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Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actress Trupti Bhoir, who predominantly works in Marathi cinema, has been appointed as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In addition to this achievement, the actress is also set to star in the upcoming film ‘Paro’. The film is a hard-hitting drama, and sheds light on the harrowing practice of bride slavery. The film, which also features Bollywood actor Taha Shah Badussha in a pivotal role, has been receiving international acclaim.The makers of the film recently organised a special screening of the film in Washington, D.C., it earned widespread praise for its compelling storyline and powerful performances.Directed with sensitivity and grit, the movie delves into the lives of women trapped in exploitative practices and explores themes of resili...

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Shane Gregoire, the husband of Anurag Kashyap’s daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap, was seen welling up at their wedding ceremony on Wednesday. Even Anurag Kashyap’s eyes were moist when he came to meet with the paparazzi stationed outside the venue. He told them that he shed tears on the happy occasion shortly before meeting them.As per media reports, Shane and Aaliyah, who have been dating for over four years now, tied the knot on Wednesday. The two got engaged in May last year, after which they threw an engagement bash for their loved ones in August 2023.Actress Kalki Koechlin, who his Anurag’s second wife and has worked with him in ‘Dev.D’ and ‘That Girl In Yellow Boots’, was also seen at the wedding festivities. Anurag and Kalki tied the knot with the director in 2011. Ho...

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Kapoor family recently met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in the national capital.The family prepared well in advance to meet the PM, discussed internally on their WhatsApp group about how they would address him.Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor told PM Modi, “Last week, on our whatsapp family group, we decided how to address you as Prime Minister, Prime Minister sir. Reema aunty called me daily asking if she could say this, or say that”.PM Modi assured them that they can address him as per their choice, and asked them to consider him a member of their family. Reema Jain, the daughter of Raj Kapoor told PM Modi, “Respected Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi”, before the PM chimed in and said, “Cut” thereby lighting up the mood in the room.Reema further m...

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for his upcoming theatrical movie ‘Baby John’, recently graced the streaming sketch comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, and his entertaining foot forward on the show. During the episode, Varun pulled show host Kapil Sharma’s leg as he made a reference to the infamous fight between Kapil and his fellow comedian-actor Sunil Grover.The recently released promo of the series shows Sunil telling Varun, “You look like an original Baby John”.Kapil chimed in as he told Sunil, “You're the duplicate. Everyone else is original here”.Varun caught the beat and the pulse of the moment as he said, “I don't understand one thing. Whenever you're in the airport setting, why do you always fight?”.In 2017, Kapil Sharma had a bad fight ...

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who recently met with the Kapoor family ahead of the centenary of the late filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, lauded the Raj Kapoor as a visionary artiste.In an exclusive footage of IANS, PM Modi can be seen talking to the Kapoor family about Raj Kapoor. He shared how Raj Kapoor was so ahead of his time as he established India as a ‘soft power’, when the word wasn’t even coined, among the people across the globe with his stories.He said, “In 1947, we had ‘Neel Kamal’, and now in 2047, as we approach a 100-year journey, it symbolises the immense contribution of such a vast nation. Today, in the diplomatic world, there’s much talk about soft power.Back then, the term ‘soft power’ didn’t even exist, but Raj Kapoor had already establis...

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) On Dilip Kumar’s 102nd birth anniversary on Wednesday, veteran actress Saira Banu has remembered her “Sahib” and recalled that whenever the legendary star was around her, he shed the aura of a legend and let the child within him emerge playful, carefree and unburdened by the weight of worldly chaos. Saira took to Instagram, where she shared a video montage featuring memorable moments with Dilip Kumar, who passed away aged 98 in 2021.For the caption, she wrote: “A few people walk into your life to stay, becoming a part of you in every possible way. That’s what happened when Dilip Sahib entered my life to stay with me forever. We are one in our thoughts and being.”“The days may change, and the seasons may pass, but Sahib has always been there, walking with me hand in ha...

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Actress Pooja Hegde is rumoured to star alongside Dulquer Salmaan for a romantic drama. According to a source, the yet-to-be-titled film is expected to go on floors next year, with Pooja and Dulquer playing the lead. This will mark the first on-screen pairing of the two actors.A source shared: “It’s a romantic drama with a unique narrative, and the makers couldn’t think of a better duo to headline the project. Both Pooja and Dulquer have an incredible fan base, and this pairing is bound to create magic on screen.”On December 7, Pooja shared a glimpse posing with Varun Dhawan, with whom she has teamed up for David Dhawan's next film.The film is tentatively titled ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and gave a glimp...

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The matchless thespian of Hindi cinema, he is still remembered for his understated, yet intense roles of brooding and star-crossed lovers, a smitten Mughal Crown Prince, a rustic simpleton-turned-outlaw, boisterous pranksters, dutiful policemen, and many more, yet Dilip Kumar's most significant performance came in a private interaction when he -- politely -- rebuked a future Prime Minister in front of her father. It would have remained a secret had not Dilip Kumar himself revealed the episode, involving him, Indira Gandhi, and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, in a speech at a public event decades later.On the 102nd birth anniversary -- December 11 -- of Muhammad Yusuf Khan alias Dilip Kumar, Indian films' abiding superstar, who left an unmatched legacy with just 57 films i...