Sep 272017
 

It’s obvious that if any jury were to pick only one film as the best in a year – from a choice of over a thousand theatrical releases in India – the rest are going to be annoyed. So it doesn’t surprise us to hear that among those upset with Newton’s nomination as India’s official entry to the Oscars, are the makers of the Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal and Adil Hussain-starrer Mukti Bhawan (produced by the director Shubhashish Bhutiani’s dad, Sanjay).

Aamir Khan in Dangal
Aamir Khan in Dangal

Given Dangal’s global run, they would’ve obviously hoped for a fine Oscar campaign. Aamir’s Lagaan had been nominated for the Academy Award in 2001. As for Mukti Bhawan, the filmmakers had made a pitch with the Film Federation of India — the producers’ body that decides on the entry. Of course there is no perfect choice, but we feel Newton’s as good as it gets.

Mukti Bhawan
Mukti Bhawan

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Sep 262017
 

Salman Khan did not forget to carry his paint box while shooting for Ali Abbas Zafar’s Tiger Zinda Hai in Abu Dhabi recently. The actor’s latest painting — a portrait of a woman – was gifted to Maryam Al Mheiri, who is responsible for positioning UAE’s capital as the hub for media and entertainment.

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Yesterday, Mheiri posted a snapshot of the painting on Twitter and wrote, “Thank you Salman for the precious and beautiful painting. This is extra special for me because you created it during the Abu Dhabi shoot.” Needless to add, it occupies pride of place at Mheri’s abode.

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Sep 222017
 

Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya RaiDeepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai

Sanjay Leela Bhansali rang in Navratri yesterday by unveiling the first look of Deepika Padukone in Padmavati. Her regal red robes reminded us of Aishwarya Rai in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Jodhaa Akbar (2008).

Both being part of Rajput royalty to blame or the designer at work? Dippy’s unibrow also kept Twitterati busy with several wondering if the queen was so busy that she had no time for her brows.

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