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Sonam Kapoor shuttled between Mumbai and London after her wedding

May 172018

Sonam Kapoor had her dream wedding right with beau Anand Ahuja in Mumbai amidst a two-day celebration. After celebrating their solemnisation in a two-day wedding celebration on 7th and 8th May, the actress headed to Cannes Film Festival just after 4 days of her marriage.

Now, as per recent buzz in the Tinsel Town, the newlyweds Sonam and Anand have purchased a property in London and the couple was reported to move there soon after their wedding. Contrary to this, other reports suggest that they will divide their time between Mumbai, Delhi and London.

Reacting to all these reports, Sonam Kapoor revealed to a leading daily, “I have been shuttling between Mumbai and London for the past two years. It seems no one noticed this so far. My life isn’t going to change much; what has been happening for the past two years will continue”.

Our Family is our strength.. thanks so much @kapoor.sunita you’re the best mom in the whole wide world for making this happen in such a spectacular fashion! Daddy for being so such an amazing host and loving Anand and I so unconditionally @anilskapoor @priya.ahuja27 for going out of your way to do everything and making sure Anand and I get everything we desire! Harish Papa for being our rock of Gibraltar! @rheakapoor for being my best friend and partner and making sure my wedding was a success! @harshvardhankapoor you are my knight in shining armor, you effortlessly took on every responsibility and made sure all our guests were looked after, I love you so much! Pallo, for working tirelessly through and being my third parent! I love you @shehlaa_k @sandeepkhosla @anamikakhanna.in @karanjohar @farahkhankunder @abhilashatd @missdevi for being such amazingly supportive friends who are like family! @poonambhambhani for being an ace mami! My gorgeous Masi @kaveeta.singh for being uber generous and treating me like her own daughter! @ase_msb for bringing the house down with @madstarbase ! @Neeha7 for being my shadow and never leaving my side. @karanboolani for being my brother and best friend! Also to all our friends and family who made it from far and wide at such short notice Anand and I love each and every one of you for loving us enough to want to make it for our big day! Love you all!

A post shared by SonamKAhuja (@sonamkapoor) on May 11, 2018 at 1:03am PDT

In the same interaction, Sonam also emphasised how her professional life will not take a back seat after marriage. She expressed, “Life remains the same after tying the knot. Women need to stop thinking that marriage is life-altering. If it doesn’t change a man’s life, why should it change anything for a woman?”.

Right after her marriage, Sonam had also changed her social media handles to Sonam K Ahuja which was questioned by many. Responding to these questions, she stated, “Just changing my name doesn’t make me any less of a feminist. Kapoor is also my father’s name, a man’s name. I wanted to keep both my identities. It was my personal choice. Somebody judging me for my choice is like challenging what feminism stands for”.

#EverydayPhenomenal pic.twitter.com/weqoBIVwcq

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) May 10, 2018

Rani Mukerji: Don't blame personal life of actress for film's failure

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May 062018

Actress Rani Mukerji, who is currently riding high on the success of her comeback film “Hichki”, says age or marital status of an actress has nothing to do with a films failure or success

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Actress Rani Mukerji, who is currently riding high on the success of her comeback film Hichki, says age or marital status of an actress has nothing to do with a film’s failure or success. Asked if she feels that age and marital status of an actress considered detrimental in the industry, Rani told IANS over the phone from Mumbai: “The success of Hichki has changed a lot of that thinking… It is important to understand that the audience is changing. They want to see a good film and a content-oriented film… When you give them a good film they don’t really care what your martial status is.”

Rani Mukerji, 40, says that the audience wants to be “entertained by films”. “What I am doing in my personal life is none of anyone’s business… What I do outside my work is not really important as long as I am doing films and the roles that suit me and the roles which I feel the audience will connect with,” she added. The actress is married to Yash Raj Films’ head honcho Aditya Chopra. She tied the knot in 2014 and welcomed her first child — a daughter named Adira in 2015.

The Aiyyaa actress asserts that “so many actresses have already proven that marital status is not important”. “A film not doing well also happens to actors who are not married and who don’t have babies. Just because a married actress comes back and her film is not doing well lets not blame her personal life,” she said. The Mardaani actress concluded by saying: “Let’s keep it casual and say that the film was not good that is why the film did not work or the film is really good and that’s why the film is working.”

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2002 hit and run case: Mumbai court cancels bailable warrant against Salman Khan

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Apr 222018

Salman Khan is accused of running his Toyota Land Cruiser over people sleeping on a sidewalk outside a bakery in Mumbai’s Bandra on September 28, 2002

Salman Khan

A Mumbai court on Saturday cancelled the bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Salman Khan in connection with 2002 hit and run case. The bailable warrant was cancelled after Salman’s bodyguard Shera stood as his surety.

Last week, the court issued a bailable warrant against Salman as he did not complete the procedure of providing surety on the past two dates. However, the bailable warrant stayed later after the lawyer had assured that the actor would complete the procedure.

On October last year, the Supreme Court heard the plea filed by the Maharashtra government, challenging the acquittal of Salman in regard to the case. In December 2015, the Bombay High Court acquitted Khan of all criminal charges on account of lack of substantial evidence in the case.

The Bollywood actor is accused of running his Toyota Land Cruiser over people sleeping on a sidewalk outside a bakery in Mumbai’s Bandra on September 28, 2002. One labourer died, while four others were injured in the accident.

Also Read: Sunil Grover joins Salman Khan’s ‘Bharat’

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Sridevi’s Mortal Remains Airlifted From Dubai In Anil Ambani’s Jet, scheduled to reach Mumbai by midnight

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Feb 272018

sridevi Ending speculation over Bollywood diva Sridevi’s sudden death, the Dubai Public Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday released her body to the family after determining that she accidentally drowned in the bathtub following loss of consciousness. Family members, including her film-maker husband Boney Kapoor and stepson Arjun Kapoor, took the body from the morgue, got it embalmed and flew to Mumbai for her final journey home on a private plane that had been parked at the Dubai airport since Sunday. The Embraer jet, owned by industrialist Anil Ambani, will land in Mumbai later tonight, and the cremation is scheduled tomorrow around 3.30 p.m.

The embalming certificate has been issued and states that Sridevi’s body has “been sealed in a suitable coffin and is in a fit condition to travel by air or sea.”

All the legal formalities of Sridevi’s death has been closed in Dubai.

Sridevi, known as Indian cinema’s first woman superstar, leaves behind her husband Boney Kapoor and their two daughters Jahnvi and Khushi.

The Kapoor family has now released an official statement giving out details of the funeral and last rites of the legendary actor Sridevi.

“On behalf of Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor, the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families, a sincere thanks to the media for your continued sensitivity and support during this emotional moment.

Kindly find all the details for tomorrow :

1. Condolences and last respects:
Date & Time : 28th Feb Wednesday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Address: Celebration Sports Club
Garden No 5, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400053

The last journey will commence at 2 pm from Celebration Sports Club to Pawan Hans.

2. Cremation Ceremony
Address : Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery, Next to Pawan Hans, SV Road, Vile Parle West
?Date & Time : 28th Feb 3.30 pm onwards”

YRF issued an official statement which read- ‘Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother.’

Sridevi's mortal remains reach Mumbai from Dubai, funeral on Wednesday

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Feb 272018

Late actress Sridevi’s mortal remains brought to Mumbai from Dubai and will be kept for three hours at the Celebration Sports Club, Andheri west, near her residence. The funeral will take place on Wednesday

Sridevi Sridevi

Late actress Sridevi’s mortal remains brought to Mumbai from Dubai on Tuesday night. The funeral will take place on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday evening on behalf of the Kapoor and Ayyappan families, the body will be kept for three hours at the Celebration Sports Club, Andheri west, near her residence from 9.30 a.m. onwards, to enable people and her fans to pay their last respects.

Her final journey will commence at 2 p.m from the club to the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium & Hindu Cemetery at S. V. Road in Vile Parle west, where it will reach around 3.30 p.m.

#Sridevi’s mortal remains brought to Mumbai from Dubai, funeral to take place tomorrow pic.twitter.com/L9T5aB42LH

— ANI (@ANI)
February 27, 2018

As per present arrangements announced, media will not be permitted either inside the the club or the crematorium.

The statement was issued on behalf of Sridevi’s husband Boney Kapoor, their daughters Khushi and Janhvi, and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan (Sridevi’s side) clans.

Also Read: Sridevi Death Due To Accidental Drowning, Case Closed: Dubai Public Prosecution

Sridevi passed away following accidental drowning in a bathtub in her hotel room in Dubai on Saturday night, plunging Indians, especially and her fans, into shock as the news emanated on Sunday morning.

For three days, the Dubai police authorities completed various legal and medical formalities before the body was finally handed over to the Kapoor family on Tuesday afternoon.

The body, accompanied by a few close family members is expected to be flown to India late tonight in a private aircraft

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Sridevi's mortal remains to be flown back from Dubai to Mumbai on Monday

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Feb 252018

The mortal remains of legendary Bollywood actress Sridevi, who suddenly passed away on Saturday, at age 54 in Dubai, will now be flown back home to Mumbai on Monday

Sridevi

The mortal remains of legendary Bollywood actress Sridevi, who suddenly passed away on Saturday, at age 54 in Dubai, will now be flown back home to Mumbai on Monday. The English Vinglish star and her family were in Dubai to attend the wedding of her nephew and actor Mohit Marwah which took place in Ras Al Khaimah.

Sridevi reportedly collapsed in a bathroom at Jumeriah Emirates Towers after suffering a heart attack. She was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Following this, a team of officials from the Dubai Police conducted postmortem and forensic investigations.

Officials were unable to complete the necessary procedures to repatriate her body before office hours in the local departments. Authorities in Dubai, who were aiding Sridevi’s family members in order to transport her mortal remains by Sunday then conceded that the repatriation process can be completed by Monday.

This was confirmed at a press conference held at Anil Kapoor’s residence in Mumbai, where members of the media were notified about this matter. According to local news sources, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri and Consul General of India in Dubai Vipul and Indian Consulate representatives have been coordinating with the Dubai Police and other concerned authorities to expedite the matter at the earliest.

In a moving gesture, Indian industrial magnate Anil Ambani has sent an aircraft to Dubai to bring back Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor’s body to India. The 13-seater private jet, (Embraer-135BJ) belonging to Reliance Transport & Travel Ltd, left Mumbai for Dubai around 1.30 pm on Sunday.

Sridevi’s sudden demise has sent a outpouring of shock and grief throughout the entertainment industry with fellow actors and fans offering their condolences on social media. Actors Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, filmmakers Karan Johar, Ram Gopal Varma and many others have paid tribute to the actress.

Beginning her career as child artiste, Sridevi went on star in several Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in a career spanning five decades. She has appeared in 300 films most notable of which include Sadma, Mr India, Chandni, Chalbaaz, Gumrah, Laadla, Judaai among many others.

Also read: Sridevi’s mortal remains to be brought back in Anil Ambani’s aircraft from Dubai

After making her comeback in 2012 with Gauri Shinde’s directorial English Vinglish, Sridevi last starredin Mom alongside Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She married producer Boney Kapoor in 1996 and they have two daughters Janhvi and Khushi. The latter is slated to make her Bollywood debut this year with Dhadak opposite Ishaan Khatter, which is a remake of the Marathi blockbuster Sairat.
– With inputs from Agencies

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When Ranbir Kapoor smartly roams on the street of Mumbai

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Feb 222018

ranbir Ranbir Kapoor is currently shooting for his Ayan Mukherjee’s Brahmastra where he will be seen sharing screen space with Alia Bhatt for the first time. The film also stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan and TV actress Mouni Roy. Ranbir has been in the prepping mood for quite some time with the first schedule being shot in Bulgaria.

But, the Kapoor lad was recently roaming on the streets of Mumbai and he managed to escape without getting mobbed. Wondering how did this happen? Well, due to his smart move

Actor Hussain Dalaal shared a number of pictures of the team from the spot. One amongst them was of Ranbir with his face half covered. Dalal captioned the picture saying, “Saved the best for the end.. Ranbir and I sneaking around on a bike in the streets of bhendi bazaar, Mumbai! Photo courtesy #ranbirkapoor #ranbir #ranbir #selfie @burhanuddin.pardawala ki activa pe bohot ghoome hum. #brahmastra #aaokhele #ranbirkoistagrampelao” (sic).

Well, the handsome hunk is very smart he knows how to hide in public

Hans Raj Hans happy with Yo Yo Honey Singh's version of Dil Chori Sada and Chhote Chhote Peg

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Feb 192018

Hans Raj Hans happy with Yo Yo Honey Singh’s version of Dil Chori Sada and Chhote Chhote Peg

Yo Yo Honey Singh who has made a comeback after 2 years, delivered a sequence of chartbusters with Dil Chori Sada and Chhote Chhote Peg.

The recreated version of Dil Chori Sada and Chhote Chhote Peg made Hans Raj Hans in awe of Yo Yo Honey Singh.

It was heard saying that Hans Raj Hans was quite happy after listening to Honey Singh’s version of both the songs.

The ace singer, Hans Raj Hans shared, “Recreation of old songs should happen only if they have proper tone and don’t have a discordant note. I didn’t find any vulgarity in the songs. They have been composed up to my expectations. I think such music is the demand of today’s youngsters and Honey Singh has delivered it well.”

Over the years, Yo Yo Honey Singh has been ruling charts with songs like Chaar bottle Vodka, Blue Eyes, Angrezi beat to name a few. His earlier song Dheere Dheere had also broke records by clocking 200 M views.

With Dil Chori Sada and Chhote Chhote Peg being the latest addition to the kitty, Honey Singh is back with a bang.

Honey Singh is now gearing to shoot for a music video that would bring him back to the screen.

The singing superstar is back and is ruling charts and his audience’s heart once again.

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Anne Hathaway in talks join Dee Rees' 'The Last Thing He Wanted'

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Feb 192018

Anne Hathaway in talks join Dee Rees’ ‘The Last Thing He Wanted’

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Actor Anne Hathaway is in negotiations to star in “The Last Thing He Wanted”, a big-screen adaptation of Joan Didiona’s 1996 political thriller. “Mudbound” director Dee Rees has been roped in to helm the project, reported Entertainment Weekly.

If things get finalised, the Oscar-winning actor would play Elena McMahon, a hardscrabble journalist who gets embroiled in the dangerous world of arms dealing. The project is currently under pre-production. Hathaway will next be seen in “Oceans 8”, alongside Sandra Bullock, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham-Carter, and Mindy Kaling.

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Actor Priya moves SC seeking quashing of FIR against her

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Feb 192018

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Actress Priya Prakash Varrier, who stole the heart of the nation with her cute antics in a song of an upcoming Malyalam movie, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the FIRs against her and the director of the film for hurting religious sentiments of Muslims.

The actress, film director Omar Lulu and others sought an ex-parte stay on the FIR and police complaints, and also appropriate orders restraining other states from registering such FIRs.

Some Muslim activists had lodged an FIR against the team of “Oru Adaar Love” in Hyderabad under Section 295A (hurting religious sentiments) of the Indian Penal Code on February 14.

A group in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad also filed a police complaint against Varrier and Lulu on the same grounds.

On Monday, Varrier’s counsel Pallavi Pratap told the apex court that the criminal complaints instituted by “various fringe groups” are based on a “distorted and incorrect interpretation of the song”.

“The claims that it hurts the religious sentiments of the Muslim community are without any basis,” it said.

Stressing that an amount of Rs 1.5 crore has been spent on the movie, the plea said “such flimsy and baseless complaints and FIRs cause nothing but hindrance in freedom of speech”.

The contentious scene where Varrier winks at a boy features the Mappila lyrics — a traditional Muslim song from the Malabar region of Kerala — that celebrate the love between Prophet Mohammed and his first wife Khadija.

The complainants have primarily objected to the use of Mappila as background music in the flirting scene.

However, the petition said it was “hard to fathom” that a song which has been in existence “for the past 40 years… was cherished by the Muslim community in Kerala is now being treated as an insult… it cannot suddenly offend the religious sentiment of the Muslim community”.

The plea said that the fringe elements have “misunderstood” the lyrics of the song.

“Filing of criminal complaints and registration of FIRs by the police in multiple states on the basis of complaints by fringe elements… has adversely affected the petitioners’ right to life, liberty and freedom of expression.

“…the legality of the content of the film and the certification on the same can only be dealt with under law by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC),” it said.

Citing the apex court’s order on November 16, 2017 that a film or a drama or a novel or a book is a creation of art, the plea said these complaints were contrary to the order.

The Supreme Court has observed earlier that an artist has freedom to express himself and a thought-provoking film “should never mean that it has to be didactic or in any way puritanical”.

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