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  • Delhi High Court dismisses Juhi Chawla’s petition on 5G, imposes a fine of 20 Lakhs

    Delhi High Court dismisses Juhi Chawla’s petition on 5G, imposes a fine of 20 Lakhs

    The Delhi High Court dismissed the lawsuit filed by actress Juhi Chawla against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in India on Friday (June 4).

    In its order, the Delhi High Court said that “it appears that the suit was for publicity”. It said that Juhi Chawla circulated the link of the hearing on social media, which created disruption thrice.

    “Delhi Police shall identify the persons and take action against those who created a disruption,” the court added.

    The court also directed the local Police to identify and take action against the person who disrupted proceedings of the Delhi high court during the hearing on the matter. The unidentified person on Wednesday did not stop singing songs from popular movies of the actress during the online hearing until he was muted and removed from the online hearing.

    The court didn’t approve of Juhi including her social media fans in the hearing process.

  • Nick Jonas thanks Priyanka for ‘staying by his side’

    Nick Jonas has penned a thank you note for his wife Priyanka Chopra for staying by his side and helping him present at the Billboard Music Awards (BMAs). Nick recently broke his rib while shooting for an upcoming project.

    “I started this last week by taking a brutal tumble on a bike, fracturing my rib and ended it hosting the Billboard Music Awards with my incredible wife by my side who helped me every step of the way to recover and feel my best,” wrote Nick adding, “I love you Priyanka Chopra.”

    Chopra reportedly flew from London to Los Angeles to help Jonas present following his accident and give him support.

    He also shared how grateful he was for the opportunity saying: “I have watched this show since I was a kid and to be asked to host was an honour.”

    Priyanka also wrote a “husband appreciation” post for Nick. “Not even a cracked rib can stop this force of nature,” wrote Chopra.

    “So proud of you baby. With everything you do! Your work ethic, your pursuit of excellence! You inspire me everyday! Crushed it today! I love you so much!,” she added.

    Priyanka and Nick made heads turn as they posed together on the red carpet. While Chopra wore a sheer nude plunge dress with a high leg slit by Dolce & Gabbana paired with Bulgari jewelry, Jonas looked dapper in a green Fendi suit.

    The annual BMAs took place on May 23 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with Jonas serving as host for the first time. The Weeknd swept the ceremony receiving 10 awards for his chart-topping album After Hours and single Blinding Lights.

  • Amitabh Bachchan’s office gets flooded as Cyclone Tauktae hits Mumbai

    Amitabh Bachchan’s office gets flooded as Cyclone Tauktae hits Mumbai

    Amitabh Bachchan’s office in Mumbai was flooded after Cyclone Tauktae hit India’s coastal city on Monday.

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    The Bollywood superstar shared the news with his fans through his blog, in which he wrote that his office, Janak, was flooded after the storm and heavy rains and that the “sheds and shelters for some staff” were “blown away”.

    “There is an eerie silence in the midst of the cyclone,” wrote the actor in his blog. “The pounding and the lashing rains all day. Trees fell, leakages all over, flooding in the vulnerable Janak office. Impromptu plastic cover sheets still in prep for the heavy monsoon rain, ripped apart. Sheds and shelters for some staff blown away.”

    Bachchan also praised his staff for rushing to rescue the situation, calling them “simply amazing in such conditions.”

    The actor said that he thanked them for working in the trickling downpour by offering them clothes from his closet, as a result of which they are now moving “proudly as Chelsea and Jaipur Pink Panther supporters”.

    Earlier, Bachchan has also extended prayers for everyone be safe and protected during the cyclone.

  • Adnan Siddiqui fondly remembers Irrfan Khan on first death anniversary

    On Irrfan Khan’s first death anniversary, Adnan Siddiqui, who shared the screen with him in the 2007 film A Mighty Heart, has penned an emotional note for the late Bollywood actor.

    “Outstanding actor, human being par excellence,” wrote Adnan Siddiqui praising Irrfan Khan. “Irrfan bhai, I must have done something right in my life to have known you professionally and personally.”

    “Your vacuum in cinematic world remains as stark even after a year,” he added.

    Earlier, Adnan had shared that Khan’s death had left him “disturbed and gutted!”

    “A fine soul gone too soon,” Siddiqui had said, while recalling the moments spent with him.

    Meanwhile, Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar in an emotional Facebook post said that the world “stopped at 11:11 on April 29” for her as she fondly recalled beautiful moments spent with her husband.

    Khan’s son Babil also remembered his father in a heart touching post.

    Other celebrities who remembered Khan on his death anniversary include Dia Mirza, Arjun Kapoor and Randeep Hooda.

    Irrfan was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018. He breathed his last at the age of 53 last year on April 29 after being hospitalized due to a colon infection. Khan, who has appeared in over 100 Hindi and foreign language films, has charted a fruitful career filled with cinematic gems.

  • Bollywood stars step in to support India’s battle against COVID

    Bollywood stars step in to support India’s battle against COVID

    Bollywood bigwigs including Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sunil Shetty among others have stepped in to support India in the battle against COVID-19, donating money and collecting resources, and urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated as soon as possible.

    Here is a list of those who have offered help:

    Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

    Bollywood’s power couple, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna donated 100 oxygen concentrators and urged everyone to do whatever they can to help fight COVID-19.

    “Wonderful news – Dr Drashnika Patel and Dr Govind Bankani of London Elite Health through Daivik Foundation are donating 120 oxygen concentrators and as Akshay and I have managed to get our hands on 100 as well, we have a total of 220,” wrote Twinkle on social media. “Let’s all do our bit.”

    Khanna also shared that she was in a ‘bit of a hole’ for some time as her family was facing health issues. Kumar recently recovered from COVID after getting treatment at a Mumbai hospital.

    Previously, the couple had sent out monetary aid to various initiatives and contributed towards the welfare of policemen, hospital staff, frontline workers, and even daily wage workers of the film industry.

    Meanwhile, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir revealed that Kumar also donated Rs 1 crore to his foundation for coronavirus relief including food, medication and oxygen.

    Suniel Shetty

    Shetty has also arranged oxygen cylinders to bridge the shortage in India. He has launched an initiative urging his fans to contribute to ‘Mission MillionAir’ in an effort to provide free oxygen to those who can’t afford adequate healthcare in India.

    Ayushmann Khurrana

    Khurrana and his wife Tahira Kashyap have donated to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s Relief Fund to help aid people crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

    In a note posted on social media, Khurrana thanked each and every person who has constantly inspired the couple to contribute more towards helping people ravaged by the health crisis.

    “We have been in the eye of the storm since last year. This pandemic has broken our hearts, made us endure pain and suffering like never before, showed us how solidarity with one another can make us handle this humanitarian crisis,” read the couple’s statement.

    “Today, again, this pandemic asks us to show fortitude, resilience and mutual support. People, across India, have stepped forward to do as much as possible for each other and Tahira and I thank each and every individual who has inspired us to do more,” it added.

    Khurrana and Kashyap requested more Indians to step forward and help aid people in need.

    Salman Khan

    Khan restarted his food trucks to distribute food packets among the frontline workers in Mumbai.

    Sonu Sood

    Actor Sonu Sood is leading the charge, transporting sick patients, providing medication and encouraging people to get vaccinated as the coronavirus death toll crosses 200,000 in India. Sood, who also fought off the virus, took to his Instagram to urge more people to come forward and help those who are suffering due to COVID-19. He posted a screen recording of his phone that shows the actor has been getting messages from people asking for help continuously. He says he is trying to help as many people as possible. “The speed at which we get requests across the country. Trying my best to reach out to everyone. Everyone…Please come forward. We need more helping hands. Do your best to the best of your capabilities,” he wrote.

    Kirron Kher

    Kher, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, stated she had allocated Rs10 million from Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to purchase ventilators for COVID-19 patients by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.

    Meanwhile, others like Ajay Devgn, Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, Kunal Kapoor, Mira Rajput and Bhumi Pednekar have been using social media to amplify the voices of those in need.

    India passed 200,000 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the fourth country to do so, as it battles a devastating second wave of infections.

  • Kartik Aaryan ousted from ‘Dostana 2’ after alleged fallout with Karan Johar

    Dharma Productions has announced that they will be recasting for their upcoming film Dostana 2 due to “professional circumstances”. Dostana 2 is the standalone sequel to the highly popular 2008 film Dostana starring John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and Abhishek Bachchan. Karan Johar had announced the sequel in June 2019, revealing that Janhvi Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan were cast in the lead roles.

    In an official statement, the Johar-led production house said: “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence – we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D’Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon.”

    Rumours of Kartik Aaryan leaving Dostana 2 have been doing the rounds on social media for several days. While there was no confirmation from anyone, sources close to the development revealed that after having shot for 20 days, Aaryan didn’t give further dates to the film due to a clash in schedule.

    “After numerous queries from Kartik’s talent agency KWAN, Dharma failed to get the schedule dates. There’s Janhvi and Lakshya trying to accommodate dates amid their juggling schedules,” stated a report, adding that Johar has decided to never work with Kartik in the future.

    “The team was a mess after a point. Dharma Productions have now decided to officially not associate with Kartik ever in future,” added the report.

    Other reports have suggested that Kartik had creative differences with the director of the film which caused tension between the two prompting Dharma to replace the actor.

    Aaryan’s ouster from the project will reportedly cost Dharma a whopping Rs 20 crores.

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    On the other hand, rumours are abuzz that there has been a fallout between Kartik and Johar.

    According to Pinkvilla, Kartik expressed his displeasure with the second half of the script after shooting for 20 days, irking Karan.

    Another report said that Johar became fed up with Kartik for not giving dates and giving other projects like Ram Madhvani’s Dhamaka more importance.

    “For the longest time, Kartik gave a genuine reason of the COVID-19 pandemic to not start the shoot. He wanted to ensure safety so Karan didn’t push him much. But when he shot for Dhamaka, Karan was upset. They had an indoor meeting where Karan expressed his disappointment,” a source told the media outlet.

    He added: “Kartik later got upset with the banner when they gave Shashank Khaitan’s Yoddha to Shahid Kapoor. Although Shahid soon quit, they never approached Kartik for the role. Furthermore, since Kartik’s dates were not available for Dostana 2, Karan decided to go ahead and start Mr Lele with Vicky Kaushal and Janhvi Kapoor from April. The moment Kartik got to know about this development he informed the production house that the only dates available for Dostana 2 this year will be April onwards.”

    “Karan understood what Kartik was doing and quickly reprimanded him for the same. He was genuinely upset with Kartik as Janhvi had to pick between Dostana 2 and Mr Lele,” said the source, adding: “The last we heard, Karan and Kartik are not speaking a word to each other.”

    To add more fuel to the fire, it has emerged that Johar has unfollowed Kartik on Instagram shortly after the announcement. However, Kartik continues to follow Johar on the picture-sharing app.

    Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao and Vicky Kaushal are reportedly being considered for the role Kartik was supposed to play.

    Earlier, Kartik had expressed his excitement over the film saying: “The evolution is from one Dostana to the other. Dostana one that released in 2008 and the Dostana 2 that’s releasing in 2020, you will see that the representation is accurate, non-caricaturish and on point, talking about sexuality in a way that will not make you cringe while watching it.”

    Aaryan made his Bollywood debut with Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama in 2011.

  • Shah Rukh Khan teases fans in witty #AskSRK session

    Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has a fine sense of humour and we often witness it in his interviews, public appearances and interactive sessions on social media.

    After a long break, the actor recently held an #AskSRK session on Twitter during which he teased fans about his upcoming projects, gave some hilarious responses and shared some words of wisdom before going back to “doing more of nothing”.

    SRK, who has not been seen on the big screen since 2018 in Zero, told fans that he is working on his next film and that all his upcoming films will feature him.

    “Bhai bana raha hoon…bana raha hoon,” said the megastar when asked when he will be seen on the big screen.

    Replying to another user, SRK said: “Jaldi jaldi shooting karta hoon. Don’t worry.”

    When a fan asked him when he will be announcing his next film, SRK said: “Announcements are for airports and railway stations my friend…movies ki hawa toh khud ban jaati hai.”

    It is pertinent to mention here that on New Year, SRK, in a quirky video, had promised fans that he will return to the big screen in 2021. As per details, SRK will be part of the action-thriller Pathan, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.

    Meanwhile, SRK also shared some words of wisdom, advising a fan to mix passion and stability and that age is just a number.

    During the session, Khan also revealed his favourite Aamir Khan movies. His list includes Raakh, Qayamat Say Qamayat Tak, Lagaan and 3 Idiots.

    The actor also shared that he has never been good at multiple-choice questions and that he hopes his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wins this year because he wants to drink coffee in the trophy cup.

    Check out some other hilarious responses by King Khan here:

  • AR Rahman turns writer and producer with ’99 songs’

    Allah Rakha Rahman, professionally known as A. R. Rahman, has donned the writer-producer hat with his upcoming film 99 songs.

    According to Sony Music South’s official YouTube channel, the film has been directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy and “marks the debut of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman as a writer and producer.”

    “The movie follows the journey of a young man named Jay whose life centers around his two great loves: music and his girlfriend Sophie,” adds the description.

    Speaking about 99 Songs, AR Rahman, in a statement said: “As part of my production company, YM Movies, I’m happy to collaborate with Jio Studios in bringing together this experiential movie. 99 Songs is about one man’s struggle against the old and the new world. And the antidote is music.”

    “It’s my pleasure to introduce the film’s director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy and a talented cast comprising Ehan Bhatt and Edilsy Vargas. It was a great experience working with icons like Manisha Koirala and Lisa Ray, and music legends Ranjit Barot and Rahul Ram,” added Rahman.

    99 songs is expected to release on 16 April in three languages, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

  • Aishwarya Rai reveals why she refused to play Tina in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’

    Aishwarya Rai reveals why she refused to play Tina in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’

    An old interview of  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has recently gone viral on Indian media in which the actor shares why she refused the role of Tina Malhotra in Bollywood’s iconic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The role which was finally played by Rani Mukherji was also offered to Twinkle Khanna and Karisma Kapoor besides Rai.

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    “I’m in a catch-22 situation, really,” says Aishwarya in the video, which initially came out a year after the film released. “Though I’m a newcomer, I’m [being] compared [to] all senior actresses.”

    “If I’d done the film, it would have been tittered that, ‘Look, Aishwarya Rai is back to doing what she did in her modelling days — leaving her hair straight, wearing minis, and pouting glamorously into the camera.’ Ultimately, the hero goes back to the more real person.”

    “I know if I’d done Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, I would have been lynched,” she added.

    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which released in 1998, featured Sharukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukherji in the lead. It was directed by Karan Johar and produced by Yash Johar. The film was a box office hit and went onto receive many accolades. It has also been listed as one of Bollywood’s most iconic films of all times.

  • Kriti Sanon breaks silence on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death

    Kriti Sanon breaks silence on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death

    Kriti Sanon who shared the screen with Sushant Singh Rajput in 2017’s Raabta, has opened up about the actor’s death and revealed why she chose to remain silent on the matter.

    Sanon, who was also rumoured to have dated the late actor, chose to step away from the spotlight following Rajput’s alleged suicide, even as people reportedly used his death to claim their five minutes of fame in the media.

    Speaking to an Indian media outlet, Sanon shared why she decided to stay silent on the matter.

    “At one point, there was so much noise around that I didn’t want to be a part of it,” said Kriti. “It reached a point where people stopped being sensitive, and there was too much negativity around. I didn’t want to be a part of that negativity.”

    “I knew what I felt about the situation and I wanted to keep that to myself. I didn’t feel the need to talk to anyone about anything that I was feeling. Also, what you want to say, you can always say it on social media. You can write and express yourself instead of talking out loud.”

    Two days after Sushant’s death, Kriti had penned a heartbreaking note for her late co-star, writing: “Sush…I knew that your brilliant mind was your best friend and your worst enemy…but it has broken me completely to know that you had a moment in your life where dying felt easier or better than living.”

    “A part of my heart has gone with you, and a part will always keep you alive,” Kriti had written in her note.

    On June 14, 2020, Singh was found dead at his home in Mumbai. While the police initially reported Rajput’s death as suicide, the federal police agency later began to investigate foul play after fans of the actors expressed outrage on social media and his family filed an FIR against his alleged girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. Chakraborty was also investigated and arrested in the case.