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Ajay Devgn: My son Yug loves watching any 'Golmaal' film on TV

Oct 162017

Ajay Devgn’s film ‘Golmaal Again’ is releasing soon. Ajay says since his kids love watching the ‘Golmaal’ film series Rohit Shetty and his entire team always ensure that there are no scenes or dialogues with double meanings so that children can enjoy watching the films.

Ajay Devgn has revealed that his son Yug loves the ‘Golmaal’ films. Yug couldn’t watch the first ‘Golmaal’ film when it was made but now watches the films whenever they are on television.

Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn feels that a film from the ‘Golmaal’ series is always on an any TV channel everyday. Ajay’s son Yug always watches these films with great interest whenever aired on TV. So, Ajay is of the opinion that all children enjoy watching the ‘Golmaal’ films.

Also read – Aamir Khan: Ajay Devgn is a great guy

Ajay Devgn says son Yug is eagerly awaiting ‘Golmaal Again’ and so is he since he is interested to know his reaction.

Ajay Devgn says his children love watching comedy films as opposed to tear-jerkers. He believes children get good entertainment from such films.

Also read – Ajay Devgn: Comedy not a male-dominated space

But, Ajay also added that he doesn’t believe in films that have senseless comedy and steers clear from the genre himself. The actor-filmmaker believes that audience is smarter now and expects logic in a story.

Upon being asked on why is it that the ‘gang of boys’ of the ‘Golmaal’ cast remain constant but the actresses keep changing in each film, Ajay said that it is to have a fresh aspect in each sequel. Ajay Devgn went on to call co-star Tabu as the naughtiest and said he enjoyed working with Parineeti Chopra since day one.

Also read: Ajay Devgn promotes ‘Golmaal Again’ despite a severe backache

Rohit Shetty’s directorial ‘Golmaal Again’ will hit theatres on 20th October.

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Arshad Warsi takes a dig at Salman Khan, calls 'Bigg Boss' a down market show

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Oct 162017

Arshad Warsi has put to words a notion that has, until now, only circulated in the media circuit through hushed whispers. “The [Bigg Boss] show is down market,” he says, alluding to the Salman Khan-hosted reality series that is now in its 11th season. The poor quality of the programme, which sees celebrities reside in a specially-constructed house for approximately 90 days, has been topic of discussion over the past few years.

“People on the show, I hear, are tacky,” says Warsi, who hosted the first season in 2006. “I haven’t seen this season, but I’ve heard about it. The channel is attempting to boost the ratings by showcasing the things that sell. And thus, morality is taking a backseat,” he says, alluding to the recent crop of participants, who, inarguably, turn to violence and misbehaviour to garner attention. Warsi calls the makers of the controversial show “businessmen”, who are not attempting to make the world better with their offering. Joining the likes of several actors and producers in blaming the audience for the worsening quality of content on TV, Warsi says, “People enjoy watching crass, and the channel is merely serving it. The content showcased on Indian television is regressive. The day people change, their taste [in content], the narrative of the shows will also change. If the world wants to see sensible people in the house, the channel will oblige. The audience wants to see dramatic people, those who fight, hit and abuse.” The suggestion, however, may seem debatable, given that the downfall of the show came to fore last week, when it failed to procure a spot on BARC’s top five TV shows, which saw Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati ace the list.

An adaptation of the British sitcom, Big Brother, the Indian version, Warsi says, was not created with the intention of merely drawing attention. “The concept back then was to understand the psyche of people and notice the developments that occur when they are made to reside in a house, isolated from the world. No one wanted to cause any trouble. There was no nudity or violence demanded in the clause.”

Given that the drama unfolded only towards the latter half of the series, the makers decided to rearrange the format, Warsi suggests. “When you meet new individuals, you can be cordial for a week. Then, you discover their traits. When good behaviour wears out, the dynamics change. It takes time for people to reach that stage. But, now the channel wants immediate TRP success, so they are consciously sending nutcases into the house.”

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Deepika Padukone seeks psychiatric help after shooting the ‘Jauhar’ scene in Padmavati?

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Oct 102017

deepika Braveheart diva Deepika Padukone came out in the open and publicly discussed her battle with depression last year on a TV channel. While the actress is at the peak of her career with back-to-back hits in her kitty, DP recently spoke at India Economic Summit and addressed her fear of depression relapse. Terming her past struggle as “such a bad experience”, the Padmavati actress always carries a fear of relapse.

The 31-year-old actor was interacting on the stigma surrounding mental illness at India Economic Summit. “I don’t think I can say that I’m completely over it (depression). There is always a fear at the back of my mind that I might have a relapse because it has been such a bad experience for me,” Padukone said. When quizzed if her mental condition cost her movie roles, Dippy opened up saying,”Maybe there are people who haven’t offered me films because they think I was depressed and I can’t act. Maybe, I don’t know. I’m in a good space because I can choose the movies that I want to act in, but I don’t think everyone has that luxury of where they want to work or when they want to work,” she said.

She started the ‘The Live Love Laugh Foundation’ to help those like her to cope up with depression. As she gears up for the release of her upcoming period-drama, a report by Cosmopolitan suggests Deepika sought medical assistance while the shooting the climax scene of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. Rumor has it that the 31-year-old was extremely disturbed by the self-immolation scene (Jauhar). The suicide scene transported her back to the time when the actor was herself battling depression. Well, it isn’t just Dippy but her rumored beau Ranveer Singh too got seemed to have taken his portrayal of the merciless Khilji way too seriously. So much so that he was advised by his friends to visit a psychiatrist. However, both the stars completed their shoot with an unsettling impact on their minds. If these reports are anything to by, one can only imagine the level of brilliance the Ram Leela stars have put in to step into the shoes of their characters.

Stressing on the importance of inculcation of mental health in school curriculum, Deepika said, “A large part of the stigma comes from the fact that we (just) talk about physical education in schools. I had physical education in my school, but we didn’t have anything to talk about mental health. It’s not a part of the curriculum. If we included that in the curriculum and introduced the idea or the importance of mental health at school level, there will be no stigma.”

Unlike others, Dippy didn’t shy away from owning her issues. Elaborating on her decision to go public with her depression battle, she said, “I didn’t think about the repercussions. The idea really was to change the way people in India and the world see mental illness”.

On the work front, Deepika Padukone will be next seen in SLB’s Padmavati alongside Ranveer and Shahid Kapoor. The trailer of the magnum opus was released some time back and while Deepika, Shahid put on a great show, it is baddie Ranveer to watch out for!

A Journalist Kept Addressing Shah Rukh As 'Salman' & He Had The Best Response Ever

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Oct 062017

King Khan is all set to make a comeback on small screen with Ted Talks India. People are already waiting for one of the most popular shows.

This is the first time that Ted Talks will actually be launched on TV, and Shah Rukh Khan will be seen hosting the show, making us all more excited about the show.

#shahrukhkhan #kingkhan #tedtalk #confrence #shahrukhkhan #kingkhan @iamsrk

A post shared by SRK FAN CLUB HYDERABAD (@mj_srkfan) on Oct 5, 2017 at 12:19pm PDT

During the launch of Ted Talks India, Shah Rukh Khan was asked about competition with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar who are quite successful on TV as well. To which he simply said he isn’t competing with anyone.

And it was amidst all of this when a journalist addressed him as ‘Salman’ and not just once but a couple of times. However, she immediately corrected her mistake and apologised for the goof-up. But SRK being the king of wit had a hilarious response leaving everyone in splits.

#iamsrk at the #launch of #starplus #ted in #mumbai #shahrukhkhan #actor #star #bolllywood #starplus #tedtalk #mumbai #india

A post shared by milind shelte (@milind_shelte) on Oct 5, 2017 at 9:52pm PDT

SRK asked her “What’s your name?”

To which the journalist replied “Lipika.”

And right there came Badshah’s reply, “Don’t worry Deepika it’s alright. Oh, I am so sorry, Lipika.”

Well, what happened next? The whole crowd broke into laughter enjoying the moment.

Check out the video here:

Our Favourite Doordarshan Dramas From The 90s Are Coming Back To Redefine 'Netflix & Chill'

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Oct 032017

Most people of our generation have given up watching TV and it’s not even surprising anymore. We have Netflix when we chill in bed, we stream everything on our laptops, we save movies to our iPads for that long cab drive and basically screens have replaced the good old binge watching TV on the couch, with a wonderful plate of fries while our parents sat with us watching ‘Malgudi Days’. Save heart, for our favourite dramas from the 90s are all set to make a comeback in our lives.

I don’t mean to say that they are being remade, but what I mean is that they will be available for our viewing real soon. Remember those days of watching DD and witnessing some great storylines with no scheming ‘saas bahu’ drama or no ‘Crime Patrol’ being shoved into our eyes. I am talking about shows like ‘Circus’, ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ and even ‘Fauji’ which catapulted Shah Rukh to fame.

Dd Channel Series Will Now Be Available Online © Doordarshan

“Some material from the archives has been put on our official website for sale. The next step is to be able to syndicate some of the popular content and make them available through on-demand platforms like Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon Prime. We have set up a separate social media team that has been asked to individually reply to those writing to us on Facebook or Twitter. Live updates of events, matches or shows are now being done that has made a lot of difference”, said Shashi Shekhar Vempadi, CEO of Prasar Bharti. We want to watch things at our convenience and having nostalgia available on Netflix or Hotstar would guarantee a visual treat. DD is currently going through a major revamp and is redesigning all social media strategies. After all, old is gold right?

Source: Dailymail

Sachin Tendulkar's Heart-Warming Tribute To Tom Alter Will Bring In A Rush Of Nostalgia & Memories

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Oct 012017

In a career spanning over 4 decades, Tom Alter worked in as many as 56 films. One of the finest actors Hindi cinema ever saw, Tom Alter was excellence redefined. With his demise at the age of 67, Indian cinema has lost a precious gem. As people poured tributes over social media mourning the passing of the legend, master blaster Sachin Tendulkar remember the time he first met Tom Alter. He posted his first interview ever taken and it was by none other than Tom Alter.

Through my first ever TV interview, met a true sports lover and a good human being. You will live in our hearts forever. RIP #TomAlter pic.twitter.com/BJ0fjqaSzM

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 30, 2017

Dated 19th January 1989, a time when many of us weren’t even born, the interview was taken when Tendulkar was merely 16 years old and was his first ever television interview.

Tom Alter loved sports. He played cricket for a Bollywood team called ‘Match Cut Club’ and co-wrote a book on India’s World Cup triumphs with Ayaz Memon. Not many know this, but Tom Alter worked as a school teacher in Haryana and even became a cricket coach for his students there.

Sachin Tendulkar's Heart-Warming Tribute To Tom Alter Will Bring In A Rush Of Nostalgia & Memories © Facebook/GujBook

He was a man of many talents. Besides being an actor par excellence, he was also a columnist, a director, writer and TV host. A fluent speaker of Hindi and English, he was well-versed with Urdu as well. He was known to recite Urdu poetry and his portrayal of Mirza Ghalib in the play ‘Ghalib’ by Pierrot’s Troups is one of the most memorable acts he has performed.

RIP, sir.

The Trailer For 'Blue Planet 2' Is Out And It Is A Feast For The Eyes

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Sep 292017

You know when BBC comes out with a TV series; it’s going to be good. But this time with the release of the trailer for ‘Blue Planet 2′, they have exceeded our expectations (which by the way were set really high).

In case you aren’t familiar with what ‘The Blue Planet’ is then we assure you, you are in for a treat.

Blue Planet is a nature documentary series which was created and produced by the BBC in 2001. It is narrated by veteran broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough.

BBC released the trailer of Blue Planet 2 © Reuters

The Blue Planet series was called “the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world’s oceans” comprising eight, 50-minute episodes, each of which examined a different, never-seen-before aspect of marine life.

The series went on to win a number of Emmy and BAFTA TV awards for its music and cinematography.

Now 16 years later, the makers are back with the second part which is essentially a ‘prequel’.

The trailer for ‘Blue Planet 2′ has been released and it gives us a preview of what we can expect from the full series and it is nothing short of stunning.

The series will not only be narrated by Sir David Attenborough, but will also feature a song made in collaboration between Radiohead and legendary film composer Hans Zimmer who has scored over 150 films including Gladiator, The Dark Knight trilogy, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

BBC released the trailer of Blue Planet 2 © Nerdist

They have reworked the track “Bloom” from Radiohead’s 2011 album The King of Limbs, re-recording the composition with BBC Concert Orchestra.

“Bloom was inspired by the original Blue Planet series so it’s great to be able to come full circle with the song and reimagine it for this incredible landmark’s sequel,” singer Thom Yorke of Radiohead said in an interview.

From spitting dolphins to ‘dancing yeti crabs’, sea dragons, giant cuttlefish to walking starfish- you’ll find the footage of every aquatic animal that you’ve ever known about in this series, that took 4 years to make.

But from what we see, the results are worth it!

BBC released the trailer of Blue Planet 2 © BBC

The visuals are so stunning that one can even compare them to Pixar stories. At least that’s what Producer Mark Brownlow says. “You’re meeting little tusk fish that can pick up shells and smash them. You’ve got an octopus that can disguise itself from a shark attack. The level of characterization we’re getting from our animals, they are almost like real life Pixar stories,” he said in an interview.

If you still aren’t convinced, then spare 5 minutes and watch this beautiful trailer:

The exact release date of the series hasn’t been released yet however it definitely will hit our TV screens in 2017, on BBC One.

The List Of Commoners Entering The Bigg Boss House For Season 11 Is Out

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Sep 282017

The countdown to the eleventh season of Bigg Boss has begun and the excitement is increasing with each passing day. The show that goes on for a period of 3 months definitely keeps the audience glued to their TV screens. Why you ask? Because firstly, it is hosted by the ever-so-stylish Salman Khan and his die-hard fans cannot resist the opportunity to catch a glimpse of him on their TV screens. And second, the show has everything one could want in a reality show- fights, mind games, controversial couples and of course, lots of gossip.

With a very interesting yet confusing theme of ‘Neighbours’, it was revealed that the contestants for this year’s season would have a good mix of common people and celebrities.

Padosi aa rahe hai bajane baarah! Are you ready for Bigg Boss Season 11? Tune in on 1st Oct, 9PM for the First Day First Show! #BB11 pic.twitter.com/slc08iwyQG

— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) September 25, 2017

The producers of the show have been pretty successful at hiding the names of the celebrities while giving us some very random hints on Twitter.

Dekhiye Bigg Boss 11 ka live episode from the set! All you have to do is to guess the name of this gorgeous contestant. #BBGuessList pic.twitter.com/0MJirWKegE

— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) September 18, 2017

Ek aisa padosi jo behlaayega sab ka mann. Guess karo aur jeeto mauka Bigg Boss 11 live dekhne ka. #BBGuessList pic.twitter.com/spez3se833

— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) September 19, 2017

But the names of the commoners have finally been revealed and we have to say, it includes an interesting bunch of people:

1. Sapna Choudhary

You might recognize her from a few dance videos that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Sapna Choudhary hails from a middle-class family of Haryana. She first made headlines with her ‘Haryanvi Ragini’ song which hurt the sentiments of a particular caste. In fact, it even landed her in legal trouble and the final verdict on the case is still pending. Later, it was her ‘hot’ dance videos that went viral over the internet and made her a social media star of sorts.

2. Zubair Khan

Zubair Khan is a Bollywood producer but with very strong underworld connections. He is Dawood Ibrahim’s sister Haseena Parker’s son-in-law and was the producer of the Shradha Kapoor starrer ‘Haseena Parker’.

However, he doesn’t like being linked with the mafia anymore and wants to establish a name for himself in the filmmaking industry. In an earlier interview he revealed, “I moved out of this area in 1997 and have been part of the film industry for 15 years. I have a production house called Garbage, which produces ad films along with my partner Chandrapal Singh.”

3. Shivani Durgah

Shivani reminds us of last season’s infamous contestant Om Swami as she too is a self-proclaimed god woman. Surprisingly, Shivani holds two PhDs from Chicago University and hails from Noida. But currently, she is based in Mumbai and addresses herself as ‘Singh Vahini’.

4. Jyoti Kumari

Honestly, she is the only one who we can consider as a commoner in its truest sense. The girl hails from Patna and is the daughter of a clerk. She is currently a student in Delhi and has been a topper in her 10th, 12th grade and the UPSC exams.

While the verdict is still out on who would be the celebrity contestants, this list of commoners has managed to garner the nation’s attention and piqued our curiosity as well.

Don't Like Quantico? Well It Made Priyanka Chopra The 8th Highest Paid TV Actress In The World

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Sep 272017

Be it her effortless singing, gorgeous style or exceptional acting; Priyanka Chopra is one actress who can handle any task thrown at her. One moment she will turn heads with her elegance at any award show, and the other she will beat the snot out of you as a badass cop. And the ‘Quantico’ star has now added another feather in her cap of achievements by making it to the list of world’s top 10 highest paid TV actresses. According to a list released by Forbes, Priyanka Chopra is the eighth highest paid TV actress for her show ‘Quantico’ and has earned $10 million between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017. Apparently, this is her second appearance on the list.

In fact, Forbes even calls her “most consistent money-maker” and her latest movies like ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Baywatch’ and their success, only goes on to cement the statement. If you are wondering who grabbed the first spot – it’s ‘Modern Family’ star Sofia Vergara and this is reportedly the 6th time in a row that she has been the highest pain actress on the list with $41.5 million. The second position was occupied by ‘The Big Bang Theory’ star Kaley Cuoco ($26 million) and the third position was shared by ‘Grey’s Anantomy’ star Ellen Pompeo and Mindy Kaling of ‘The Mindy Project’ fame with earnings at $13 million. Priyanka is only ahead of Robin Wright ($9 million) and Pauley Perrette ($8.5 million) in the list.

Apart from acting, Priyanka Chopra, who is also UNICEF’s Goodwill Embassador is known for her various social campaigns. Earlier this year, she visited Johannesburg and neighboring Zimbabwe where she spent some quality time dancing and playing with the kids as part of a campaign to help raise awareness about violence against children.

After they taught me their dance moves I showed them one of mine.. it’s called the “thumka” #DanceParty #EndViolence #UNICEF #thistimeforafrica #SafePark

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on May 7, 2017 at 6:54am PDT

While Priyanka is slaying the global scene, she is now also the 7th highest paid actress in Bollywood. After all these achievements, we don’t think there’s anything stopping her now.

Source: Forbes

Rapper Tyga claims to be the father of Kylie Jenner's first child

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Sep 232017

Rapper Tyga claims to be the father of Kylie Jenner's first child Rapper Tyga and Kylie Jenner

Shortly after it was reported that the reality TV pesonality Kylie Jenner is expecting her first child with beau Travis Scott (II), rapper Tyga took to social media to say that he might be the father.

Tyga, who has been rumoured to be dating Kylie’s look-alike Kamilla Osman, took to his Snapchat account on Friday to respond to Kylie’s pregnancy news, reports aceshowbiz.com.

In a now-deleted post, the rapper captioned a screenshot of a news article about Kylie’s pregnancy.

“Hell nah thats my kid,” he wrote adding a series of purple devil emoticon.

Tyga and Kylie were in an on-and-off relationship for more than three years. They kept their romance under the radar, and went public shortly before her 18th birthday. Their relationship sparked controversy in the tabloids, because of the age difference, and they were reportedly dating since Kylie was 16.

The rapper and the “Life of Kylie” star officially called it quits before she started dating Travis in April.

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