'Pehredaar Piya Ki' makers react to controversial 'suhag raat' sequence

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Aug 152017
 

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In the four weeks since Pehredaar Piya Ki went on air, the show has caused outrage across the country. While the plot that revolves around an 18-year-old girl getting married to a nine-year-old boy didn’t sit well with viewers for obvious reasons, matters got worse when the makers recently aired a ‘suhag raat’ sequence between the leads.

“The show is not trying to romanticise the relationship between the protagonists,” says producer Sumeet Hukamchand Mittal in defense. “People have complained about the suhag raat sequence. But, we didn’t show any lovemaking sequence between them. The two play with flowers and you can’t tell me it’s wrong.”

Sumeet Mittal
Sumeet Mittal

While an online petition demanded the show be banned — one that received 1.25 lakh signatures over the last few days, I&B Minister Smriti Irani wrote to the Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), asking them to review the content. But Mittal remains unfazed. “We don’t intend to change the script unless the BCCC feels that it’s not appropriate. So far, they’ve not given us any diktat, so we’ll continue as planned.”

Point out how the viewers have expressed their reservations against the objectionable content and Mittal shoots back, “Have these people seen a single episode?” Ironically, he feels the show is made for family audiences. “There’s another petition that wants the show to continue, as it’s not corrupting anyone’s mind.”

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'Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi' axed for low TRPs, producer blames fans

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Aug 152017
 

Shaheer Sheikh and Erica Fernandes in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise BhiShaheer Sheikh and Erica Fernandes in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi

Fans of the television show Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (KRPKAB) are yet to comprehend the reason behind calling time on the family saga. Soon after the channel announced that the daily would be pulled off air later this month, a fan, who goes by the name of Aashi Kumar, created a petition on Twitter against the decision. In a span of two days, over 5,000 supporters have signed up, seeking for an extension to the show, which has, so far, only enjoyed an 18-month run.

Citing that the drama enjoyed a large fan-base online, but struggled with TRPs, producer Yash Patnaik tells mid-day, “I wish more fans had watched it on the channel, rather than on YouTube. The TRP ratings were falling. With a 0.4 rating, what can you expect? The channel had to take a call. The lower the ratings, the lesser the advertising revenue generated for the channel.” While it was initially speculated that Jennifer Winget’s daily, Beyhadh, also starring Kushal Tandon, was set to be axed, it is now speculated that the thriller has got an extension.

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Yash Patnaik
Yash Patnaik

KRPKAB project head Utkarsh Bali, says, “Beyhadh enjoys a TRP rating of 0.6, which is higher than ours.” Launched in February 2016, the Shaheer Sheikh and Erica Fernandes-starrer soon grew popular among fans of the web world, where several fans clubs began to attract attention. On Sunday, Sheikh, who plays the lead actor on the show, took to Twitter to write: “How much I am gonna miss Dev and the bond I share with everyone on the sets of KRPKAB (sic),” while his co-star, Fernandes signed off on a more positive note, writing: “All good things must come to a new beginning… may this show always be remembered for this uniqueness.”

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Han Solo to have a major role in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

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Aug 152017
 

Director Rian Johnson has confirmed that Han Solo will have a major role in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ despite being killed off in the 2015 ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. The iconic character, played by veteran actor Harrison Ford, was murdered by his own son Ben Solo/Kylo Ren (essayed by Adam Driver) in “…The Force Awakens”, but the director thinks it was important to still retain his ‘figurative ghost’, reports ew.com.

“A figurative ghost of Han had to be present throughout this entire film,’ Johnson said. “Kylo has definitely been knocked off base. The defeat that he had at the end of ‘The Force Awakens’, but even bigger than that, his huge defining act which, spoiler alert, is the murder of his father… that’s the more interesting thing to dive into. “How has he dealt with that in his head? Where is he at in terms of that act and what does that mean for him?,” he added.

Johnson also confirmed that Han Solo’s long-time companion ‘Chewbacca’ has a new mission in the film. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ will release in December with John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Dohmnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Andy Serkis and the late Carrie Fisher reprising their roles.

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Anushka Sharma joins Virat Kohli in Sri Lanka?

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Aug 152017
 

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Anushka Sharma was spotted at the airport recently wearing a T-shirt that read: Distraction. Those in the know say that she has winged her way to Sri Lanka. Snapshots of her and beau Virat Kohli have not gone viral from the island nation.

Maybe she is playing it safe and keeping a low profile while doing touristy things. In 2014, when Sharma was shooting in Lanka for Bombay Velvet, Kohli had dropped in to meet her.

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Bollywood celebrities wish Happy Independence Day

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Aug 152017
 

As the nation celebrates its 70th Independence Day, Bollywood celebs too shared their wishes to mark the occasion. From Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan, from Priyanka Chopra to Madhur Bhandarkar — all took to their respective social media to express their pride in being an Indian, and wished their friends, fans and followers a Happy Independence Day on Tuesday.

Here’s what the Bollywood celebrities tweeted:

Amitabh Bachchan: Jai Hind! Independence Day.

Shah Rukh Khan: Happy Independence Day to all of us.

Priyanka Chopra: Independence Day vibes. My heart belongs to India. Happy Independence Day India. Jai Hind.

Madhur Bhandarkar: May this Independence Day Fills your life with lots of happiness, peace, and prosperity. Happy Independence Day. Vande Mataram.

Ajay Devgn: Today I would like to thank our armed forces for retaining our independence and never letting us feel the price that they pay for it.

Kajol?: Let us make our Independence count as an example of democracy. To Indians all over. Happy Independence Day.

R. Madhavan: Wish you all a very very Happy Independence day. Jai Hind.

Boman Irani?: As I wished Mom, she said: ‘Was a twenty year old girl when I woke up to freedom, seventy years ago. What a feeling!’ Happy Independence Day.

Kirron Kher: Happy Independence Day.

Taapsee Pannu?: Let’s not limit the resolution to New Years when it’s our Independence Day which needs one. Take up a cause for India. Happy Independence Day.

Arjun Rampal: Freedom in the mind,faith in the words,pride in our souls,let’s salute our nation on her Independence Day. Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind.

Tamannaah Bhatia: Freedom in the mind, Faith in the words, Pride in our souls, Let us salute the nation on this auspicious day. Happy Independence Day.

Sooraj Pancholi: Warriors are not born, they are made in the Indian army! A big salute to all the soldiers out there! Jai Hind. Happy Independence Day.

Baba Sehgal: Happy Independence Day India.

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Karan Johar: I have not contributed to brilliance of cinema yet

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Aug 152017
 

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Karan Johar may have left a mark on popular culture, but believes he is yet to make a notable contribution to Indian cinema. He wishes to direct films like Lagaan (2001), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Rang De Basanti (2006).

“I may have contributed to pop culture, but I don’t think I have contributed to the brilliance of cinema as yet. I’m yet to make a defining iconic film,” Johar said at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2017.

The filmmaker hosted a Masterclass on ‘How to direct a big Bollywood dream’ at the ongoing festival yesterday. Citing the example of the Baahubali franchise (2015 and 2017), he said, “We need to reinvent. Dependence on stars has to reduce. Content has to take over.”

The filmmaker said his 19-year-long career has been a terrible record. “I think I should have made many more movies. You start believing that you are so important that you can’t fail. Nobody is that important. Cinema is bigger than all of us.”

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Did Twinkle Khanna take a dig at Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan with this tweet?

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Aug 152017
 

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Writer, film producer and former actress Twinkle Khanna has lauded her husband and National Award-winning actor Akshay Kumar’s latest entertainer ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, saying the Bollywood box-office needed it to break free from constipation.

“Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”, which released last week, collected over Rs 13 crore on its opening day.

So even the box office needed this Toilet eventually to break free from its constipation-#ToiletEkPremKath Hit Hit Hooray! pic.twitter.com/IPXx6DiI24

— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) August 14, 2017

“So even the box office needed this Toilet eventually to break free from its constipation — ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Kath’. Hit Hit Hooray,” tweeted Twinkle, who is known on social media as Mrs Funnybones.

Twinkle’s post hinted at the lukewarm performance of films like “Jagga Jasoos” and superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jab Harry Met Sejal”.

“Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” is in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to improve sanitation conditions in the country, with an emphasis on the eradication of open defecation, especially in rural areas.

It also features Bhumi Pednekar and Anupam Kher in key roles.

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Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol reunite for 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 3'

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Aug 152017
 

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Watching the Deol trio on screen is a visual delight. Their fans have reason to cheer as Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol are all set to reunite for Yamla Pagla Deewana 3, the third instalment in the popular franchise. Kriti Kharbanda will play the female lead.

Punjabi cinematographer and director Navneet Singh makes his Bollywood directorial debut with the comic caper. The film will be jointly presented by Dharmendra and Jayantilal Gada of PEN India Ltd. Produced by Intercut Media Pvt. Ltd., Sunny Super Sound and PEN India Ltd, the laugh riot has gone on floors in Hyderabad and will hit screens early 2018.

While Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) was a box-office success, the second instalment couldn’t recreate the magic upon its release in 2013. Yamla Pagla Deewana 3 promises to bring the Deols back with a bang.

The comedy marks the second collaboration of Deol and Gada — the actor will also be seen in the remake of South blockbuster S3, which is also produced by PEN.

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Amitabh Bachchan Joins The Specially-Abled Kids To Sing Our National Anthem Using Sign Language

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Aug 152017
 

As India completes 70 years of Independence, the Ministry of Human Resource Development kick started the celebrations in the most beautiful way ever with a soulful rendition of the national anthem. The HRD ministry released a video a few days ago, featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan and many specially-abled children singing along with him.

Amitabh Bachchan Sings National Anthem In Sign Language© Flickr

Set in the backdrop of the Red Fort, this video features Bachchan, who is joined by some kids, singing the national anthem using sign language. Another reason why this rendition is a special one is because the background score was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava, the renowned Bollywood music composer who passed away two years ago. The video is directed by veteran filmmaker Govind Nihalani and the concept was created by Satish Kapoor, founder and director of We Care Film Festival. Check out the beautiful version here.     

In fact, Mahendra Nath Pandey, the Minister of State for HRD reportedly praised PM Narendra Modi for his efforts and said, “Modi has a vision that India’s development will be complete when our ‘divyangjan’ become an integral part of it and come forward in the nation building.” He further called for creating an environment where the specially-abled people can “earn a livelihood and live an independent life like any other citizen.”

Well no matter how many versions of our National Anthem are made, this will always be the most heart-warming and emotional rendition and close to our hearts.

Justin Bieber Slid Into A Gym's DMs On Instagram To Hit On A Girl And Got Spectacularly Rejected

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Aug 142017
 

Justin Bieber tried to slyly slide into a girl’s DMs, or rather her workplace’s DMs, but failed hilariously.

A Savannah, GA based gym called Fitness On Broughton posted a video of a pretty girl promoting an energy drink, and it caught Justin’s eye. So, obviously he sent a direct message to the gym’s Instagram, asking about her.

New @bangenergy limited edition purple guava pear energy drinks are here! Trust us, when we say they’re AMAZING! Get yours while they’re still in stock!  UPDATE:  This is a employee and no privacy laws were broken!!

A post shared by Fitness On Broughton (@fitnessonbroughton) on Aug 9, 2017 at 10:58am PDT

Clearly finding this hilarious, the mystery girl in the video – Jessica Gober – posted a screenshot of the message on Twitter.

Did this actually just happen… lmao
Justin Bieber just messaged the gym that I work at and asked who I was hahahaha WTF pic.twitter.com/mktcdB1iDP

— Jessi (@jessicagober) August 9, 2017

Even though thousands of girls would kill to be in her position, Jessica wasn’t having it, she wasn’t interested, like not at all.

She even followed it up with pictures of her with her boyfriend saying, “I’ve got everything I need right here.”

I’ve got everything I need right here 💓 pic.twitter.com/mET9XXkM8d

— Jessi (@jessicagober) August 10, 2017

Obviously a lot of ‘beliebers’, who have probably been waiting for years to get noticed by Justin, weren’t really happy.

I dm him everyday every hour and he doesn’t even see it 😭 lol

— Justin, I love you. (@romsdeanda) August 9, 2017

IS THIS A JOKE OH MY GOD I AM SO JEALOUS HOLY MOLY JESSI!!!!!!

— meg kiep â?? (@MeghanKiep01) August 10, 2017

We would do anything just for him to speak atleast 1 word to us but he doesn’t but he noticed a random hot chick…

— RespectJustin! ??? (@JustinMyHubby94) August 10, 2017

They were clearly jealous.

Justin just asked who you were, it’s not like he asked you to marry him. pic.twitter.com/GQhGJwOX2v

— ؘ (@maIonestan) August 10, 2017

lol, justin just asked who you are, didn’t means that he wants go out with you or marry with you, slow down, give attention to ur boyfriend pic.twitter.com/pmj7OO2uBJ

— ؘ (@hersjustin) August 10, 2017

He just asked who you were tho lol i mean he didn’t ask you to be his girlfriend or anything 😂😂😂

— Ala’ (@JustinBieberLaw) August 10, 2017

Wow, so much jealousy, so much insecurity.

But, it’s hilarious to see how spectacularly Justin got curved.

Sorry Justin, you can’t always get what you want.

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