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Birthday Special: Looking back at Taapsee Pannu’s successful transition from South Cinema to Bollywood

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Taapsee Pannu made her debut in the Hindi film industry with the David Dhawan directorial Chashme Baddoor that was released in 2013. On several occasions, Taapsee has revealed that she was treated like an outsider or newcomer in Bollywood in her initial years. However, by then Taapsee had done around 10 films in the South film industry and had made a mark for herself down south. But, today having completed 10 years in the entertainment industry she makes for a good case on having a successful transition from south cinema to the Hindi film industry at a time when the divide between the two was considerably wide. Taapsee Pannu made her acting debut with the Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam in 2010. What many are not aware of is that ahead of the release of her debut film, she was offered three more films. In the year 2011, she had as many as seven releases across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam industry. Her second film was the critically acclaimed Aadukalam which went on to win six Natio

Japan's kabuki theatre resumes, socially distanced, after coronavirus hiatus

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Japan's stately traditional kabuki theatre resumed performances on Saturday after a fivemonth break due to the novel coronavirus, with musicians in masks, actors farther apart on stage and only half the usual number of seats. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Ankita Lokhande Says Bhansali Offered Sushant Singh Rajput Many Films, Was 'Very Supportive'

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Ankita Lokhande said that filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali had offered both her and Sushant Singh Rajput opportunities to work with him, but “we were the ones who did not take up.” from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Happy Birthday Taapsee Pannu: 5 Times the Actress Gave it Back to Trolls Like a Boss

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On Taapsee Pannu's birthday, let’s have a look at how the actress has always shut down trolls. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Lootcase Movie Review: Film Benefits from Crackling and Quirky Cast

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“Lootcase” is not perfect or extraordinary in any way but the film’s best bits are its little throwaway moments and there are plenty of those. from Top Reviews News- News18.com via

Beyonce's 'Black Is King' hopes to shift perception of being Black

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Beyonce's new visual album celebrating Black culture was greeted with rapturous reviews on Friday, arriving in the midst of a cultural reckoning about race and social justice. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

'Racism kills': hundreds protest after Black actor shot dead in Lisbon

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Hundreds of antiracism protesters took over one of Lisbon's main squares on Friday to demand justice for Bruno Cande, a Black actor shot dead in a busy street last weekend. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Rhea Chakraborty Reacts to Her Viral Video in Black Dress: Was Doing Stand-up Comic Act

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Rhea Chakraborty has responded to her black dress video that has gone viral, drawing much flak for the actress all through Friday for her antics in the clip. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Priyanka Chopra's New Pic Draws Praises from Sussanne Khan, Mindy Kaling: When I Met You in the Summer

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared a summer selfie on social media. In an Instagram picture, she is seen sunbathing by the pool, in a black robe paired with large sunglasses. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Don't sweat it: Chilean dogs sniff out coronavirus in early stages

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Chilean police are training sniffer dogs to detect the coronavirus in people's sweat at an early stage, after a similar trial in the UK showed encouraging results. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

U.S. appeals court delays release of Ghislaine Maxwell deposition

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A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily delayed the release of a 2016 deposition about Ghislaine Maxwell's sex life, after she argued it could destroy her ability to get a fair trial against criminal charges she aided the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of girls. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Lootcase Movie Review: Film Benefits from Crackling and Quirky Cast

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“Lootcase” is not perfect or extraordinary in any way but the film’s best bits are its little throwaway moments and there are plenty of those. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Shakuntala Devi Movie Review: Vidya Balan Embodies Math Genius' Tireless Spirit in a Robust Performance

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The film is an attempt to understand how Shakuntala Devi’s love for maths, and the glory that accompanied it, informed every aspect of her life, and especially strained her relationship with her daughter. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Alan Parker, director of 'Bugsy Malone' and 'Mississippi Burning', dies at 76

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British filmmaker Alan Parker, director of movies ranging from "Bugsy Malone", a gangster comedy featuring children armed with machineguns that fired cream, to the tense prison drama "Midnight Express", died on Friday aged 76. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Shakuntala Devi Movie Review: Vidya Balan Embodies Her Tireless Spirit in a Robust Performance

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The film is an attempt to understand how Shakuntala Devi’s love for maths, and the glory that accompanied it, informed every aspect of her life, and especially strained her relationship with her daughter. from Top Reviews News- News18.com via

Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister Writes to PM Modi, Urges Him to 'Immediately' Look Into Actor's Case

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Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti, who lives in the US with her family, has taken to Instagram to urge the Prime Minister "an urgent scan of the whole case." from Top Movies News- News18.com via

James Murdoch resigns from News Corp board over editorial differences

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James Murdoch has resigned from News Corp's board, citing disagreements over certain editorial content published by the company's media outlets, the news publisher disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Avinash Mishra Talks About Replacing Ritvik Arora in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke

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Avinash Mishra is all geared up to replace Ritvik Arora in the hit TV show, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. He sees it as a big opportunity as well as big responsibility. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister Shares Actor's To-do List Till June 29, Says 'He Was Planning Ahead'

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Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti's Instagram post on Friday evening shows the late actor was actually planning ahead in life and had chalked out plans for his daily regime till June 29. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Bihar Police Doing Its Best But Mumbai Cops Not Cooperating in Sushant Case: Deputy CM Sushil Modi

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Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi and state BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal on Friday flayed the Mumbai police for its handling of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Don't Use Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case As Maharashtra Versus Bihar Issue: Uddhav Thackeray

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Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at Devendra Fadnavis, saying the BJP politician had doubted the credibility of the Mumbai police in handling the case despite being Maharashtra's chief minister for five years. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: Bihar Police Team Seeks Help In Probe From Mumbai Cops

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The visiting team on Friday evening submitted a written application seeking assistance from the Mumbai police in probing Sushant Singh Rajput death case. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Jay Bhanushali on Khatron Ke Khiladi: Will Have to Move Into Another Flat Once Shooting Resumes

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Jay Bhanushali, who was apart of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, will be coming back to the franchise in the new season that will shot entirely in India. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Gajraj Rao On Getting Late Recognition: Don't Have Complaints

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Gajraj Rao has been in the industry for almost two decades but gained fame only in 2018 after he featured in 'Badhaai Ho' from Top Movies News- News18.com via

The real reason why A R Rahman gets less work in Bollywood

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Not gangeism, or groupism. If the composing wizard A R Rahman is kept out of Bollywood’s bastion it is because of his insistence on publishing rights. A top-notch musician spills the beans. “There was a time when every major director in Bollywood wanted to work with A R Rahman. They still do. But there is a problem. Rahman insists on retaining the publishing rights of his soundtracks. This right, no producer would give to any musician, at least not in India.” The musician who has worked with the biggest banners says Rahman is wrong to blame a ‘gang’ in Bollywood for his relative scarcity of work. “Way back in 2003 Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar offered  Kal Ho Na Ho  to Rahman. When he asked for publishing rights they quickly signed Shankar-Ehaan-Loy for Kal Ho Na Ho.  And Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions never worked with Rahman.” The musician says there is nothing unfair about this. “Cinema is a business like any other. Why shouldn’t Karan Johar safeguard his business interests? I

Abhishek Bachchan goes for a late night walk in Nanavati Hospital

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It has been over two weeks that Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have tested positive for Coronavirus. The entire nation has been praying for the father-son duo to recover soon. Abhishek has been keeping his followers updated on social media and announced a few days ago that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan have tested negative for COVID-19 and were discharged from the hospital. Amitabh Bachchan also posted on his social media and said that he couldn’t hold back his tears when he got the news. With nothing much to do, Abhishek Bachchan has been sharing pictures of the various colours of the sky visible from his room in Nanavati Hospital. He also headed out for a late-night walk recently in the hospital while ensuring proper safety precautions. Abhishek posted the picture with the caption, “Light at the end of the tunnel! #latenightwalks”. His highly positive attitude towards the situation has been of great help to his family and fans. Take a look at the picture tha

Rumi Jaffery on Sushant Singh Rajput’s father’s FIR

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Writer-director Rumi Jaffery who was close to both Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty says the latest sudden development in the case has left him stunned and shocked. “When I heard that Sushant’s father has filed an FIR in Patna against Rhea and her family, I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t sleep the whole night. Dil kehta hai yeh nahin ho sakta . But then I think of Sushant’s grieving father. He hasn’t spoken about the issue since his son’s death. Why would he suddenly speak up if it wasn’t the truth? I am very confused. I didn’t sleep the night after Sushant’s father’s FIR,” says Rumi. Did Rumi ever see any tension between Sushant and Rhea? “I met them as an outsider. We spoke only about films. What goes on between a couple is known only to the two people in a relationship. I say, let the law takes it course. Let’s not speculate on Rhea’s guilt or non-guilt.” Shekhar Suman, a vocal supporter of the campaign to get justice for Sushant says, “The development was inevitable. T

Sushant Singh Rajput was a Director with Rhea Chakraborty and Her Brother in Two Companies

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Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whose mysterious death is being investigated, was a director in two companies along with his rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Bobby Deol's Digital Debut Project To Release In August

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Shah Rukh Khan's banner Red Chillies Entertainment produced Class of '83 starring Bobby Deol, will release on Netflix next month. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Selena Gomez Back on Social Media After week-long Hiatus

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Pop star Selena Gomez took a break from social media because she felt insensitive while posting anything too joyful. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Shahid Kapoor's Birthday Wish for Kiara Advani Has Kabir Singh Touch

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Check out 'Kabir Singh' Shahid Kapoor's wish on Kiara Advani's birthday. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: Bihar Police records statements of Ankita Lokhande, cook and bank manager

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Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death is taking a new turn. The Dil Bechara actor passed away more than a month ago. He died by suicide on June 14 and was found hanging in his Bandra apartment. For over a month, Mumbai Police is investigating his death. Now, Bihar Police has also started their independent investigation after an FIR for abetment to suicide was filed against Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family by Sushant's father Krishna Kumar Singh. A four-member team of police left from Patna on July 28 to question Rhea Chakraborty and her family.  On July 30, three banks were visited by the cops where Sushant had his bank accounts. They even recorded a statement of the bank manager. Even his cook and his former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande’s statements were recorded on Thursday. This was to corroborate the claims made by KK Singh and Sushant’s sister Mitu Singh that around Rs 15 crores was transferred from Sushant’s accounts over the past year to different accou

Ankita Lokhande breaks her silence on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, claims he was not depressed

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Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14 after he was found hanging in his Bandra apartment in Mumbai. His ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande has finally spoken on his death and cites that he could not have taken his life and that he wasn't depressed. Speaking to Republic TV on July 30, Ankita said, Sushant was not the guy who could commit suicide. We have seen worse situations when we were together. He was a happy-go-lucky guy.". Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput met on the sets of Pavitra Rishta TV show and were in a relationship until 2016. "How much ever I know him, he wasn’t a depressed guy. I have not seen a person like Sushant, a guy who used to write his own dreams, he had a diary... He had his 5-year plan — what he wants to do, how he will look, etc. And exactly after 5 years, he had fulfilled them. And when things like ‘depression’ are used after his name... it is heartbreaking. He might be upset, anxious, yes, but depression is a big word. Calling someo

Yaara Movie Review: Vidyut Jammwal, Amit Sadh's Buddy Film Falls Short on Every Front

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'Yaara' is a below average movie in every aspect of storytelling and offers no new insight into the various themes it miserably tackles. from Top Reviews News- News18.com via

Yaara Movie Review: Vidyut Jammwal, Amit Sadh's Buddy Film Falls Short on Every Front

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'Yaara' is a below average movie in every aspect of storytelling and offers no new insight into the various themes it miserably tackles. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Bihar Cops Scrutinise Sushant Singh Rajput's Account Details, Visit Rhea Chakraboty's Home

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The visiting Bihar police team on Thursday started the process of scrutinising financial transactions and bank account details of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Rhea Chakraborty tells Supreme Court that she was in live-in relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput

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Actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away more than a month ago. He died by suicide on June 14 and was found hanging in his Bandra apartment. The untimely demise of the actor shook the entire nation. As Mumbai Police is currently investigating his death, Bihar Police has also started their independent investigation after an FIR for abetment to suicide was filed against Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family by Sushant's father Krishna Kumar Singh. Rhea Chakraborty, in her plea to Supreme Court, said that Sushant Singh Rajput's father Krishna Kumar Singh has used his influence in order to rope her in for the death of Sushant after filing the FIR in Patna, Bihar. The petition filed by her on July 29 seeks transfer of the FIR from Patna to Mumbai where she alleged that she has been falsely implicated. In her petition, Rhea Chakraborty revealed she was in live-in relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput since a year and upto June 8, 2020 when she temporarily shifted

Shakuntala Devi Movie Review: Vidya Balan Starrer is a One-time Watch

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Anu Menon's approach prevents "Shakuntala Devi" from becoming hagiography. The filmmaker scores with understated assurance while balancing the Human Computer and the human being. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Complaint Against Parth Samthaan for Flouting Quarantine Rules After Testing Covid-19 Positive

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Residents of Parth Samthaan's society in Mumbai have filed a written complaint against the actor who they have accused of breaking quarantine rules after testing positive for coronavirus on July 12. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Sushant Singh Rajput's Father Falsely Implicated Me: Rhea Chakraborty to Supreme Court

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Rhea Chakraborty has told the Supreme Court that she has been falsely implicated in the FIR registered against her in Bihar by late actor Sushant Singh Rajputs father. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Avrodh The Siege Within Review: Setting the Record Straight Across the LOC

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Amit Sadh has become quite dependable for those silent-strong type characters we love to see in uniform. After Breathe, he has once again presented his shoulders at the frontline. from Top Reviews News- News18.com via

Sonu Sood 's Throwback Pic Takes Social Media by Storm

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Sonu Sood shared a throwback picture on social media from his modelling days which shows his epic transformation over two decades. Take a look. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Avrodh The Siege Within Review: Setting the Record Straight Across the LOC

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Amit Sadh has become quite dependable for those silent-strong type characters we love to see in uniform. After Breathe, he has once again presented his shoulders at the frontline. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Bihar Gov, Sushant Singh Rajput's Father Move SC to Oppose Rhea Chakraborty's Plea in Actor's Death Case

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The Bihar government and the father of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput Thursday moved the Supreme Court by filing caveats to ensure that actress Rhea Chakraborty does not get the relief of transfer of the FIR from Patna to Mumbai. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister Supports Ankita Lokhande as She Says Actor 'Couldn't be Depressed'

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Actress Ankita Lokhande, ex-girlfriend of Sushant Singh Rajput, opened up about his death on Thursday and even went on record as a team of Bihar Police officials interrogated her. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Hina Khan Enters 'Naagin' Universe as Season 4 Wraps up Shoot, See Pics

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Hina Khan shared her look in 'Naagin 5' as she posted some pictures on social media from her vanity van. Meanwhile, 'Naagin 4' has wrapped up shoot. from Top Movies News- News18.com via

The worst decision of Sushant Singh Rajput's life

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The worst decision of Sushant Singh Rajput’s all-too-brief life was to leave Ankita Lokhande. When Sushant was dating and living-in with Ankita Lokhande he was a different person. Warm affectionate full of life and with an insatiable zest for life, Sushant was a man deeply in love and Ankita Lokhande was his guiding light. Once when I asked him to define his feelings for Ankita Sushant said, “Ankita is the only factor in my life that makes me believe in destiny. How we catch what life throws at us is destiny. Ankita is my destiny.” We had conversations about his future plans, and they always involved Ankita. When I would ask about their marriage plans Sushant had the same reply each time: “We are married to one another in every sense. There is nothing that a formal ceremony can change between us.” But then the two families began to pressurize the couple to make it legal. One day I got a call from Sushant. He was in an unusually very serious mood. “Sir, shaadi karni padegi.  We are

"I migrated to Mumbai to be an actor so one day I could help these migrants," says Sonu Sood

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A lady who wanted to reach the beauty parlour, a child who wanted his mother to be reached to her grandmother, a man who wanted to reach a booze store…. Sonu Sood who has taken on himself the responsibility of seeing thousands of wage-earning migrants reach home, gets such strange requests on an hourly basis. Sonu Sood who turns 47 on July 30 laughs these off as part of the territory. “They are part of the whole movement. There are youngsters who want to be with their girlfriend/boyfriend…I respond to them in a light-hearted manner, to keep their spirits high. There’s a bond that I’ve formed with all these migrants. We’ve become a part of one big family.” How does Sonu’s immediate family feel about his passion for the migrants’ home-travel? “You know I get no time to spend with my wife and sons. Once in a while my children come and hug me and grumble that I’ve no time for them. Sometimes days pass before I am able to meet them. I am constantly monitoring all the travel plans of the

Swara Bhasker Slams Twitterati Who Alleged Deepika Padukone was Paid Rs 5 cr to Attend JNU Protest

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Recently, it was alleged that Deepika Padukone was paid Rs 5 crore to attend the student protest at JNU earlier this year. Now, Swara Bhasker has slammed one such tweet calling it "idiotic misinformation". from Top Movies News- News18.com via

Emmys To Be Held Online in 2020, May Feature Nominees In Their Homes

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The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will be held virtually this year due to coronavirus pandemic. from Top Movies News- News18.com via