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BollywoodNov 02, 2020

Bollywood biggies cancel Diwali parties

Amid the pandemic, many Bollywood celebrities will not be organising their parties this year. In April, actor Rishi Kapoor passed away after his prolonged battle with leukemia. Bollywood megastar has decided not to host the annual Diwali party in respect of his departed friend and co-actor Rishi Kapoor. Amitabh Bachchan considered Rishi Kapoor his younger brother. The two had worked together in several films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Coolie, Kabhie Kabhie, Ajooba, and others. Their last work together was in 2018's 102 Not Out.Following suit, film and television producer Ekta Kapoor has also dec
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BollywoodNov 02, 2020

Bhuvan Bam of BB Ki Vines fame tests positive for coronavirus

YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam, who rose to fame with his YouTube channel BB Ki Vines has tested positive for coronavirus. The 26-year-old took to Instagram to share this news. He wrote, "Beetey kuch dino se tabiyat kharab chal rahi hai (I have been feeling unwell for a while). Tests results have come and I am Covid-19 positive," Bhuvan wrote.Bhuvan urged people to take proper precautions. "Is virus ko lightly mat lena, mask lagaao, keep sanitising yourself and social distancing maintain karo (Don't take this virus lightly. Keep sanitising yourself and do maintain social distancing)," Bhuvan add
BollywoodNov 02, 2020

FIR registered against Amitabh Bachchan and KBC

In an unexpected happening, an FIR has been filed in Lucknow against the makers of Kaun Baneyga Crorepati 12 and Amitabh Bachchan for hurting Hindu sentiments on one of the episodes.In one of the episodes, Amitabh Bachchan asked social activist Bezwada Wilson and actor Anup Soni a question related to Dr BR Ambedkar. The question was, "On 25 December 1927, Dr BR Ambedkar and his followers burned copies of which scripture?" The options that were provided were, "(A). Vishnu Purana (B). Bhagavad Gita, (C). Rigdev (D). Manusmriti."As the answer was Manusmriti, Amitabh Bachchan went onto explain how
PollywoodOct 30, 2020

Now, a film on Sikh genocide

Actor Gippy Grewal shared the poster of his upcoming film based on the Sikh genocide of 1984. The film is titled 'Widow Colony' and will be produced by Humble Motion Pictures.The actor shared the poster of the film on his social media account and wrote "`1984` ਜਿਸਨੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਸੁਹਾਗ ਤੇ ਖ਼ੁਆਬ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਖੋਹ ਲਏ। #WidowColony shooting begins 2021.@smeepkang @ghuggigurpreet @humblemotionpictures @thehumblemusic @omjeestarstudioss @bhana_l.a @vinodaswal13 @hardeepdullat13". The film will be directed by Smeep Kang, and its shooting starts in 2021.
BollywoodOct 30, 2020

Bobby Deol moves to Love Hostel

Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies has announced a new film, Love Hostel, which will be produced in association with Dhrishyam Films. The film will feature Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra and Bobby Deol in the lead roles. The film is written and directed by Shanker Raman of  Gurgaon film fame. The makers of this film describe it as a survival tale in the game of power, money and principles with mayhem and bloodshed. Love Hostel will be the second collaboration between Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam films, who previously came together for the critically acclaimed K
BollywoodOct 30, 2020

Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb renamed as Laxmii

Akshay Kumar’s much-awaited film Laxmmi Bomb has already created a buzz among the audience. Now, the producers of the film- Shabinaa Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar have decided to change the title of their film. The horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani is now titled as Laxmii.As per reports, the notice was sent by advocate Raghavendra Mehrotra on behalf of the Karni Sena. According to the notice, Laxmmi Bomb was being considered "derogatory and offensive" to Goddess Laxmi worshipped by the Hindu community. The notice also claims that the name sends out a wrong message
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BollywoodOct 29, 2020

All is well, if the language is well

Television reality show Bigg Boss 14 finds itself in yet another controversy, and this time it is a contestant Jaan Kumar Sanu’s remark on Marathi language that has irked the political parties Shiv Sena and MNS. As per report, the political parties released a statement that demanded an apology in 24 hours from the channel as well as the contestant and they threatened to shut down the shoot if they failed to do so. During one of the episodes, Jaan Kumar Sanu was seen speaking to a fellow contestant and said that they should not speak to him in Marathi if they wish to have a conversation with
BollywoodOct 29, 2020

Udaan actress Malvi Malhotra suffers a knife attack

Television actress Malvi Malhotra who was last seen in the show Udaan, suffered a knife attack near her house in Versova, Mumbai on Monday night. She was stabbed thrice by a man whose marriage proposal she refused.Her condition is said to be stable now. An FIR has been filed against the accused Kumar Mahipal Singh who approached Malvi under her residential building asking her to marry him and when she refused, he attacked her with a knife in her stomach, right wrist, and left arm.
BollywoodOct 29, 2020

Karan Johar’s production team in thick soup

After reports claiming the production crew hired by Karan Johar’s team has allegedly littered a beach in Goa during their shoot, now the Goa Waste Management Minister, Michael Lobo will be issuing a fine notice to the filmmaker’s production house for the same. Dharma Productions will get a notice for a fine from the Goa Waste Management office. Michael Lobo, Goa Waste Management Minister said that Goa is a beautiful state and people come here for shooting films. "Everyone is welcome to come & shoot but take your trash away and don't leave it here." Earlier, the Goa-based line producer

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