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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Former Bigg Boss contestant Swami Om passes away

Swami Om, known for his controversial stint on television reality show Bigg Boss 10, passed away on February 3 in Delhi after suffering a paralysis attack. He was 63. The self-proclaimed godman was undergoing treatment at AIIMS hospital and had been keeping ill for a while. He had earlier tested positive for coronavirus and even after recovering from it, he had become quite weak.Arjun Jain, son of Swami Om's friend Mukesh Jain, confirmed the news. In the season 10 of Bigg Boss, the self-proclaimed godman, Swami Om threw his urine on contestants Bani J. and Rohan Mehra, and was immediately elim
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Gangubai Kathiawadi’s digital rights sold!

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt’s much-talked about film Gangubai Kathiawadi’s digital rights have been sold for Rs 70 crore. With no release date announcement in place yet, this biographical drama film's right post-release has been sold to a streaming giant. The film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and it is a biographical drama based on a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. It tells the tale of Gangubai Kothewali, the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura. Apart from Alia, the film stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa in supporting roles, with special
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Bollywood reacts to MEA's statement

International pop singer Rihanna recently stirred up a social media storm when she tweeted asking why no one is talking about the farmers protest in India. The Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA)soon issued a statement slamming foreign individuals commenting on the ongoing protests. And now, several Bollywood celebrities have reacted to the MEA’s statement.Actor Akashy Kumar wrote, "Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let’s support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyon
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Sooryavanshi gets a release date

As per a report, the much-awaited Akshay Kumar starrer film Sooryavanshi, is all set to release on April 2, 2021. The film is directed by Rohit Shetty. Besides Akshay Kumar, Sooryavanshi also stars Katrina Kaif, Jackie Shroff, Jaaved Jaaferi and Sikandar Kher. The film is a part of the cop universe, comprising Singham (essayed by Ajay Devgn) and Simmba (essayed by Ranveer Singh). Both these actors also have special appearances in the film as well. Sooryavanshi was originally scheduled to release on March 24, 2020 but was then postponed due to the pandemic.
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Now Mia Khalifa, after RiRi and Greta, tweets in support of farmers

The ongoing agitation led by farmers from the states of Punjab and Haryana found some support from international celebrities too. After American pop superstar Rihanna and Swedish teen eco warrior Greta Thunberg, it was the turn of Mia Khalifa to voice her opinion. Mia, a former adult star, in a Twitter post questioned the internet ban around New Delhi. "What in the human rights violations is going on?!," she wrote. Earlier on Tuesday night pop diva Rihanna set Indian Twitter on fire after she shared a CNN.Within hours of Rihanna's tweet, the movement had gathered more international support in
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest: Tweeted Rihanna

International pop star Rihanna on Tuesday extended her support to the farmers protesting on the outskirts of Delhi against the centre's agricultural laws, condemning the internet shutdown aimed at crippling the movement."Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest," tweeted the 'Don't Stop The Music' singer, who happens to be the fourth most-followed user on Twitter with more than 100 million followers. She also shared a news story by CNN on the internet shutdown in several districts of Delhi's neighbouring state Haryana after protests broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed wit
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BollywoodFeb 02, 2021

Get ready for Looop Lapeta’s with Taapsee

After wrapping up Rashmi Rocket, Taapsee Pannu has moved on to her next film titled Looop Lapeta. Taapsee shared her first look from the film.Introducing her character Savi, Taapsee wrote on Instagram, "Life mein kabhi kabhaar aisa time aata hai jab humein khud se yeh sawaal karna padta hai "How did I end up here?" main bhi yahi soch rahi thi. (Sometimes in life, we end up questioning, ‘How did I end up here?’ I was also thinking the same.) No, not the shit pot, but the shit life! Hi, this is Savi and welcome on board a crazy ride #LooopLapeta."Looop Lapeta also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin in t
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BollywoodFeb 02, 2021

Kangana Ranaut buys flats worth Rs 4 crore for siblings

As per a report, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has bought four flats worth Rs 4 crore in Chandigarh for her siblings and cousins. Kangana confirmed the news on Twitter as she reshared the publication’s tweet and wrote, "I want to encourage people to share their wealth with their family…. remember happiness multiplies when it’s shared, they are beautiful luxury apartments under construction will be ready in 2023 but I am very fortunate that I could do this for my family."While Kangana Ranaut’s hometown is located in Himachal Pradesh, she spent some of her formative years in Chandigarh.
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BollywoodFeb 02, 2021

NCB detains Sushant Singh Rajput’s friend in drug case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained assistant director Rishikesh Pawar who is reportedly a close friend of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Earlier, it was reported that the NCB has been conducting a search at Pawar's residence who is said to be absconding.Previously, actor Arjun Rampal, his sister, and his partner Gabirella Demetriades were also summoned by the NCB. Actors like Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, and Rakul Preet Singh were also questioned by the NCB in September last year.Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14, 2020 and the CBI is currently prob
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