Aug 172017
 

barfani-song-aThe Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer film ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’, has already become the most talked about film mainly because of the intimate scenes. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bidita Bag will be seen sharing several intimate moments in the film and that had invited the wrath of ex-CBFC chief, Pahlaj Nihalani. The makers had appealed to the FCAT and the has been cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) with ‘eight minor, voluntary cuts’.

Since the film got attention because of the racy nature of its trailer and songs, actress Bidita Bag spoke at lenght about the ‘love making scenes’ in the film. In an interview to Mumbai Mirror, Bidita Bag says, “Phulwa, my character in the film is very unusual. The first two takes were looking very innocent, cute and lovey-dovey. The character’s boldness, the rawness, her overpowering personality and her passion was not showing. So I insisted on retakes to bring about that rawness. Also, I was cast opposite Nawazuddin, a perfectionist. While kissing for the camera, two people shouldn’t merely be rubbing at each other’s lips. A kiss should be true to the characters they are playing.”

Despite this being her first film with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the actress had no apprehension or qualms about performing intimate scenes before the camera. Bidita has often mentioned that Nawazuddin comforted her and their chemistry stems from there. Chitrangda Singh, who was formerly signed for the thriller, had already shot for the intimate scenes earlier. As she is no longer a part of the film, Nawazuddin had to re-shoot for the scenes with Bidita. Now that The Tribunal has passed the film without cuts, the intimate scenes can be seen in theatres.

Produced by Kiran Shyam Shroff and Ashmith Kunder, directed by Kushan Nandy and written by Ghalib Asad Bhopali, ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ is scheduled to release on August 25.

Aug 172017
 

20837686_143361889591527_2864335903273254912_nAs Priyanka Chopra returns to India for a break on Thursday, she has been bombarded with hate messages on the social media. And what did the Baywatch star did to displease the trolls? She shared a boomerang video of herself on August 15, India’s Independence Day, where she is wearing a tee and jeans and has a tricolour dupatta wrapped around her neck. Taking to Instagram, she had written, “Independence Day #Vibes ????????#MyHeartBelongsToIndia #happyindependencedayindia #jaihind.” The trolling started almost immediately.

Mind you, she is not wearing the National Flag. Her dupatta has the colours of the flag but no Ashoka Chakra. Now, those are the colours many of us sported on August 15 and proudly so. Then why all the vitriol against Priyanka? Here are some samples of responses on her video: “Hey show some respect to our country flag ..”, “Priyanka should apologise for this controversial post”, “she is disrespecting India to gain publicity” and “This is not your dupatta stupid, show some respect.”

Independence Day #Vibes ????????#MyHeartBelongsToIndia #happyindependencedayindia #jaihind

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on Aug 14, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT

However, Priyanka is not wearing the National Flag but only its colours as the Ashoka Chakra is conspicuously missing. Priyanka’s fans were quick to point this out and soon her Instagram wall became a battle ground.

And then, there was another section of trolls who were angry because Priyanka was wearing a T-shirt and not a traditional Indian attire while being draped in the colours. This section wanted Priyanka not to return to India and find herself a sari or salwar-kameez on the “auspicious day”.

The Baywatch actor, however, is not new to this sort of attack. A few weeks earlier, she was attacked because she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin while wearing a dress. She was asked to “show some shame” and be properly dressed to meet an elder/PM of the country/her elder and the PM. A lot of people were outraged because she was showing her legs while meeting the PM.

Was such a lovely coincidence to be in #berlin???????? at the same time as the Prime Minister. Thank you @narendramodi Sir for taking the time from your packed schedule to meet me this morning. ????????

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on May 30, 2017 at 1:04am PDT

Priyanka posted a witty reply to the haters and posted a picture with her mother in dresses that revealed their legs. She wrote, “Legs for days… #itsthegenes with @madhuchopra nights out in #Berlin.”

After appearing in baywatch this year, Priyanka is now part of Hollywood projects Isn’t It Romantic? and A Kid Like Jake. She will also be seen in the third season of her hit ABC series, Quantico. The actor is also expected to announce her next Bollywood venture soon.

Aug 172017
 

Karan-Johar-Ranbir-KapoorOtherwise restrained when discussing his forthcoming ventures, Karan Johar was uninhibited while addressing the press on his production house’s superhero venture, tentatively titled Dragon. “It will be a trilogy and is the most ambitious film we’ve worked on,” Johar said, as he heaped praise on his leading man, Ranbir Kapoor. “Ranbir is a big part of Dharma. We have had a great innings with him so far and are looking forward to the next one.”

Addressing the media at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Johar said the unit will commence shooting on the currently-untitled film in October or November. “The title will be decided within a month. We have spent a lot of time on the script.”

Even though he is among the most celebrated names in the industry, with hits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2001) and Dostana (2003) to his credit, Karan Johar feels his contribution to cinema has been limited. The producer-filmmaker says he’s yet to taste the success that those who helmed the likes of Rang De Basanti (2006) and Lagaan (2001) did. With his hopes pinned on this Ayan Mukerji-directed film, we hear Johar even requested that the former rework the script to make Ranbir Kapoor’s character stronger. “I am willing to take the risk of making this film because I’m craving to make my mark in Indian cinema. Dangal (2016) has opened the doors for actors, who are now willing to get out of their comfort zone. Cinema needs a new order. We need to break the system and build it such that we only offer a hefty paycheck to actors if the script is given the same amount of importance. We should spend the money on building the film and writing the content instead of paying exorbitant fees to stars.”

Aug 172017
 

barfani-babumoshai-bandookbaaz-0001Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer “Babumoshai Bandookbaaz” has been cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) with eight “minor and voluntary cuts”. Its team is happy, says writer Ghalib Asad Bhopali.

Bhopali told IANS: “We are very happy because all the cuts are very minor. Now, the audience can see what we wanted to show through the film. However, we are still waiting for certification, hope we will get it soon this time.”

The film’s director Kushan Nandy tweeted earlier on Wednesday: “FCAT clears ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ with eight minor, voluntary cuts. Despite Pahlaj Nihalani’s last letter to stop it. See you on August 25.”

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which was earlier headed by Nihalani, had demanded 48 cuts in the film, which has intimate scenes, to get ‘A’ certification.

The director also gave a “big thank you” to the ones who supported him “throughout the entire battle”.

Nawazuddin also tweeted saying: “Thanks FCAT for clearing ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ with minor voluntary cuts. The film will now release with its original flavour on August 25.”

A rustic drama, the film also features Bidita Bag.

Aug 172017
 

sidharth-jacqueline-gentlemanThe team behind “A Gentleman” has denied that the censor board demanded a long kissing scene in the movie to be cut short.

At a song launch event here on Wednesday, lead actor Sidharth Malhotra and co-director Raj Nidimoru clarified: “The kissing scene is there. It has not been cut.” Sidharth features in the movie with Jacqueline Fernandez.

Raj added: “I don’t know what is the big deal about the kissing scene. But the fact is that it is not cut from the film. Most of that reports aren’t right. When you see the film, you will see it.”

Directed by Raj and D.K., the film features Sidharth in a double role.

Asked if he would like to work more in the action genre, Sidharth said: “I love the action genre. As someone who loves watching action, I can’t believe I am a part of it now. So I am really excited about a film that will entertain people with action, give them a two-hour masala picture and still look extremely cool.

“After a long time we will see an entertaining action film which has a lot of comedy in it, thanks to Raj and D.K.”

The team got together to launch a new song “Bandook Meri Laila”. The film will release next week.

Aug 172017
 

taimur-4-1496739399Kareena Kapoor Khan is enjoying her motherhood phase and also balancing her work like a boss. She is getting back into shape and making herself ready for her movie comeback post the birth of her son Taimur Ali Khan.

Recently, when a leading magazine asked Kareena about her life as a working mother, she stated, “I think it is amazing. After having a good day at work, I am waiting to see my son home. It’s quality over quantity. Some can stay at home all day but the idea is to keep the focus going, whatever it is you are doing at the time. If you like what you do at work it’s even better. Acting is my passion and if I go to work, I feel like a more enriched mother. Women multitask the best.”

She spoke about how motherhood has changed her. Bebo said, “It is an amazing experience. There’s a part of me and Saif in the world and he is my responsibility and I am going to be showing and teaching him new things.”

The talented actor was asked about what is the important thing she will be teaching Taimur about respecting women. To which she replied, “Taimur is going to grow up with a working mom. My sister, his masi is also a working woman. He has my mother to look up to, my mother-in-law who is still working woman. So, he is going to grow up in that atmosphere and learn to respect women in that sense. He also has a wonderful nanny, again another working woman who looks after him so he will be growing up seeing the power of women from as early as seven months old.”

Well said!

Aug 172017
 

Ex 'Bigg Boss' contestants Bani J and Mandana Karimi pose toplessBani J’s topless picture. Picture courtesy: Bani’s Instagram account

After Bollywood actress Esha Gupta, ex ‘Bigg Boss’ contestants Bani J and Mandana Karimi have taken the internet by storm by sharing topless pictures on their Instagram accounts.

Bani J posted a collage of monochrome pictures of herself posing for the camera. She is seen covering her assets with her arms wrapped around. Her tattooed arms make for a fierce picture!

Ex 'Bigg Boss' contestants Bani J and Mandana Karimi pose topless
Picture courtesy: Mandana Karimi’s Instagram account

Not just Bani J, Mandana Karimi, too, shared a topless photo on her Instagram story. In the picture, she is seen covering her assets with Snapchat filters. 

The ‘Bigg Boss’ hotties are surely turning up the heat this monsoon season. 

Mandana Karimi had filed a domestic violence caseagainst her husband Gaurav Gupta. She reportedly dropped the complaint later to save her marriage. In her petition, the model-actress asked for maintenance to the extent of Rs 10 lakh per month for her basic needs, necessities and requirements, besides a compensation of Rs 2 crore for the trauma and agony caused, and loss of career and business.

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Her petition mentioned that Gupta insisted on her conversion to Hinduism ahead of their wedding. The Iranian model-actress was also asked to quit her acting career as the profession was deemed “incompatible with his family’s status in the society”. Things came to a head when Gupta barred her from entering the house. She also alleged harassment by her mother-in-law.

When we contacted Mandana Karimi, she told mid-day, “I was thrown out of my matrimonial house seven weeks ago. I made desperate attempts to reconcile with them, but my in-laws didn’t allow me back. Gaurav has cut me off.” Karimi’s lawyer Madhukar Dalvi said that the matter is now in court and that they would contest it as per law. Gupta’s PR said he was unavailable to comment on the case.

Mandana Karimi married businessman Gaurav Gupta on January 25 this year.

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Aug 162017
 

Bollywood power couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently celebrated their tenth marriage anniversary.

And, the picture shared by photographer Atul Kasbeskar on Instagram proves that their love has not faded.

The photographer-turned-producer shared an awwdorable photo on the photo-sharing app.

He captioned the snap, “Just a beautiful candid moment from some time ago between two lovely people. I love this image.”

In the monochrome picture, Abhishek is seen planting a kiss on Aish’s head.

Recently, the duo recently returned from New York where they were accompanied by daughter Aaradhya Bachchan for a vacation.

On the work front, Aishwarya will next be seen in ‘Fanney Khan’ opposite Anil Kapoor which is being directed by Atul Manjrekar and produced by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, KriArj Entertainment and T-Series.

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Aug 162017
 

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bidita Bag. Pic/YouTube

The Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer film ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’, has already become the most talked about film mainly because of the intimate scenes. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bidita Bag will be seen sharing several intimate moments in the film and that had invited the wrath of ex-CBFC chief, Pahlaj Nihalani. The makers had appealed to the FCAT and the has been cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) with ‘eight minor, voluntary cuts’.

Since the film got attention because of the racy nature of its trailer and songs, actress Bidita Bag spoke at lenght about the ‘love making scenes’ in the film. In an interview to Mumbai Mirror, Bidita Bag says, “Phulwa, my character in the film is very unusual. The first two takes were looking very innocent, cute and lovey-dovey. The character’s boldness, the rawness, her overpowering personality and her passion was not showing. So I insisted on retakes to bring about that rawness. Also, I was cast opposite Nawazuddin, a perfectionist. While kissing for the camera, two people shouldn’t merely be rubbing at each other’s lips. A kiss should be true to the characters they are playing.”

Despite this being her first film with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the actress had no apprehension or qualms about performing intimate scenes before the camera. Bidita has often mentioned that Nawazuddin comforted her and their chemistry stems from there. Chitrangda Singh, who was formerly signed for the thriller, had already shot for the intimate scenes earlier. As she is no longer a part of the film, Nawazuddin had to re-shoot for the scenes with Bidita. Now that The Tribunal has passed the film without cuts, the intimate scenes can be seen in theatres.

Produced by Kiran Shyam Shroff and Ashmith Kunder, directed by Kushan Nandy and written by Ghalib Asad Bhopali, ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ is scheduled to release on August 25.

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