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22Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Ankita Lokhande debuts new look, follows it up with a traditional one, see pics

Actor Ankita Lokhende has shared a new hair look as Instagram Stories. She followed it up with a more traditional look, with her hair neatly done at the back. Ankita has been in news ever since the sad demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whom she dated for six years before they parted ways in 2016. Ankita has steadfastly supported the version of Sushant’s family. The actor’s father in July had filed an FIR in Patna accusing Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty of abetting the actor’s suicide, misappropriating his funds and keeping him away from his family.Ankita Lokhande, who had wavy hair before, shared a new look. Ankita had supported the family’s quest for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. The central agency began looking into the case after a Supreme Co...

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Ali Fazal defends Richa Chadha after Payal Ghosh’s allegations: ‘My love has stood up for women time and time again’

Ali Fazal has defended his girlfriend Richa Chadha after her name was dragged in Payal Ghosh’s allegations of sexual misconduct against Anurag Kashyap. Ali took to Instagram to repost the official statement shared by Richa’s lawyer on Monday and said that Richa has always championed justice for women. Payal had alleged that Anurag was sexually inappropriate towards her in ‘2014-2015’, an allegation which he called “baseless”. Payal also claimed that Anurag said that there were other female artistes who he got intimate with, including Richa. Richa’s lawyer issued a statement on Monday, saying that the actor has initiated ‘appropriate legal action’ against Payal for falsely dragging her into the controversy. Ali reshared the statement on Instagram and wrote a long note about...

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Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Deepika Padukone after her name crops up in drug case; says, “Repeat after me, depression is a consequence of drug abuse” – Times of India

After Deepika Padukone's name cropped up in alleged Bollywood drug case, Kangana Ranaut took a dig at the actress and tweeted, "Repeat after me, depression is a consequence of drug abuse. So-called high society rich star children who claim to be classy and have a good upbringing ask their manager,” MAAL HAI KYA?” #boycottBollywoodDruggies #DeepikaPadukone". Check out the tweet here: Repeat after me, depression is a consequence of drug abuse. So called high society rich star children who claim to… https://t.co/h1uocpHk55— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) 1600707357000 The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday questioned Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's talent manager Jaya Saha in the late actor's death case. And according to Times Now, the agency accessed several chats w...

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Ali Fazal comes out in support of Richa Chadha after she takes legal action against Payal Ghosh; says, “I believe in using our right to speak up but with utmost responsibility” – Times of India

Payal Ghosh who accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct in an interview on Saturday. She also alleged that other female artistes also got intimate with the director, including Richa Chadha. Later, Richa issued a statement after her name was mentioned in the allegations. It mentioned that the 'Fukrey' actress will take proper legal actions and continue to pursue her legal rights. Now, Richa's beau Ali Fazal has come out in support of his lady love. Sharing the statement on his Instagram, he wrote a long post saying that he believes in "truth and justice." His post read, "My love, you, who has stood up for women time and time again, today had to go through this ordeal. And yet, you come out strong as ever. My partner , your resilience, your kindness, and empathy have touched many peo...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Exclusive: Zarina Wahab was put on oxygen in Lilavati Hospital; had COVID-19 – Times of India

Zarina Wahab was admitted in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital for 5 days, last week. The 61-year-old senior actress of Chitchor and Gharonda fame had tested positive for COVID-19 and was brought in, with acute symptoms which even extended to her being breathless. The hospital authorities had put her on oxygen and she thankfully responded before the services of a ventilator may have been required. Zarina was wheeled in very quietly and it seems that her family had kept it under wraps barring few close friends and relatives. When contacted, Dr Jalil Parkar under whose care Zarina was hospitalised, confirmed that Zarina was infected with the Coronavirus and said, "Zarina had pain in joints, bodyache, fatigue and fever. And, her oxygen level was low when we admitted her." Our call and text mess...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Mujhey maar denge: Sushant Singh Rajput made S.O.S call to sister Meetu Singh 5 days before tragic death – Times of India

In the latest update from the Sushant Singh Rajput case, it has been reported that the actor tried to call Rhea Chakraborty “several times” and even made a distress call to his sister Meetu Singh on June 9, five days before he took his life. According to a report on Times Now, the actor was trying to get in touch with Rhea, who had “blocked his calls” after leaving him on June 8. The channel claims that the actor reached out to his sister, alleging “Ye mujhey phasayenge (They will frame me).” In his conversation, he also alleged that he was scared and feared for his life, saying “mujhey maar denge (They will kill me).” #Exclusive | Mega Sushant Singh case disclosure. 5 days before mystery 'death', June 9 S.O.S to sister Meetu: ‘Muj… https://t.co/vtaP9XOZH4— TIMES NOW (@Times...

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Nobody rapes here: Payal Ghosh’s 2018 tweet dismissing sexual assault in Bollywood goes viral after her Me Too allegation against Anurag Kashyap – Times of India

Actress Payal Ghosh’s tweet from October 2018, claiming that “nobody rapes” in Bollywood has gone viral at a time when the actress has levied sexual harassment charges against Bollywood director, Anurag Kashyap. “Nobody rape here, they try to take chance if you are not comfortable, walk away as simple, no need to make so much drama,” read the actress’ tweet from October 2018. A screenshot of the tweet went viral on social media with Twitter users questioning her about the same. On Sunday, the actress’ lawyer, Satpute said in a statement, "Payal Ghosh has decided to lodge an FIR against the accused (Anurag Kashyap).” The star is expected to file the complaint against the director at the Oshiwara Police Station on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Payal said, "Five years ago I met Anurag Kashya...

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Anushka Sharma flaunts baby bump in pool photo, shares message of positivity and gratitude

On the occasion of World Gratitude Day, Anushka Sharma gave her Instagram followers a much-needed dose of positivity. She stressed the importance of being thankful for the good things in life and spreading kindness. She also shared a gorgeous picture of herself in the swimming pool. She was seen showing off her baby bump in a black strapless monokini with a ruffle detail.Anushka wrote in her caption, “‘Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance’ - Eckhart Tolle. Gratitude to all those who showed me kindness and made me believe in goodness in this world , opening my heart enough to practice the same with the hope to pay it forward. Because ... ‘After all , we are all just walking each other home’ - Ram Dass #worldgratituded...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Kubbra Sait on OTT: You don’t have to be a bankable star to be a part of a bankable story

Starting off as a host, Kubbra Sait was looking for more when acting happened. She started off with Ready (2011) and did a number films before web also opened up. In 2018, the character of Kukoo happened in Sacred Games, which marked a new beginning for Sait. “I was just trying to run away from my stage performances because somewhere I felt saturated. And I think I was lucky to have been approached for a part that is going to unravel itself to the OTT platform. I had no idea what the impact is going to be. Kukoo became Kukoo because of every single person who made Sacred Games happen,” she says, adding OTT has broken all story related stereotypes. “There was this format, a good and a bad guy, a girl. Good guy defeats the bad guy. The story ends. Plus the story would also a...

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Dibyendu Bhattacharya: OTT is a content driven industry and not a star driven industry

Though you have been a part of Hindi films since almost 20 years, would you agree that OTT has given you more recognition?Yes, I have been working in the film industry for the last two decades and I did theatre for a decade before entering films. So, theatre and films both gave me recognition and ofcourse OTT is given. But, there is difference in the degree of recognition these platforms gave me. Before coming to NSD, I had already got recognition. Then I got little recognition after doing Monsoon Wedding, then post Dev D I got more recognition. It continued with Black Friday and BA Pass. So, people were already talking about my work. When I got work on OTT and entered household, all my previous work amalgamated together in one. People felt that they always recognised me b...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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The YouTube audience is way more unpredictable: Kenny Sebastian

The comedian on navigating through the intricacies of booming digital mediums art-and-culture Updated: Sep 21, 2020 17:02 IST Kenny Sebastian recently has a special on Netflix(Photo: Instagram) The role of internet in the substantial rise of country’s comedy scene is undisputable. And today, with more and more mediums like the OTTs opening up it is only going to get bigger. Comedian Kenny Sebastian who enjoys a massive fan following across the country says many in the comedy scene today, owe it to YouTube. “The comedy scene blew up due to youtube mostly,” he agrees adding that the issues that the new comedians were talking about struck a chord with youngsters and the older generation. “The content doesn’t necessarily have to be root...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Payal Ghosh slams those doubting her claims against Anurag Kashyap: ‘People blame women for everything’

Payal Ghosh hit out at those questioning her allegations of sexual assault against Anurag Kashyap. “People blame women for everything and post smash the patriarchy. It’s time to stand with the women. Let them be heard. A voice suppressed is a generation of women oppressed. It’s 2020. Come on, India! #MeToo,” she wrote on Twitter.In another tweet, Payal criticised those who feel that she is taking advantage of the Me Too movement, and questioned if they would feel the same if the women in their family were violated. “People who are saying that it’s for politics and that I am misusing the situation. Imagine ( god forbid) your sister or daughter in my position, it can even be the mother.. and then let’s talk. You would go to war against such men. Isn’t it? PERIOD!!,” she wrot...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Sonu Sood says Sushant Singh Rajput would have laughed at the circus in his name if he were alive today – Times of India

It started as an attempt to find the cause of Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic death, but now it looks like people have lost the plot entirely with new angles emerging in the case almost every day. Actor Sonu Sood feels that if Sushant were to be alive today, he would have laughed at the circus in his name. Talking about the same to a news portal, Sonu reportedly said that everybody knew that this is how it will turn out eventually. According to him, people who never even met Sushant Singh Rajput have been coming out and speaking on his behalf. He added that those people probably wanted their share of limelight from the case. Sonu also stated that if Sushant were to be alive today, he would have laughed at the circus going on in his name. Elaborating further, he added that he has met the ...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Karishma Tanna: I know people who’re in certain camps in Bollywood but are still waiting for that break to happen

Happy with the attention and praises she received for her character in Sanju (2018), actor Karishma Tanna expected that it would translate into more work in films. Unfortunately, that did not happen. It was upsetting but the actor has got up and moved ahead, ready to start afresh in Bollywood.“I really don’t know what went wrong, what happens behind the scene or what people talk about. I did a Rajkumar Hirani film and my character stood out, still things didn’t go in my favour. And you do get depressed and upset but if I stay in that phase I won’t be able to concentrate on good things coming my way. So I took it up as a challenge and will keep trying,” she says.Tanna, 36, feels things might have been different has she been a star kid. “Not sure whether its luck or being at...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Emmys 2020: The Marvelous Mrs Maisel snubbed despite 20 nominations

While Schitt's Creek swept major awards in the comedy category at the 2020 Emmys, the snub of much-loved comedy show The Marvelous Mrs Maisel came as a big surprise to fans. The snub is even more hitting given that the Rachel Brosnahan-starrer led the nominations list as it received a whopping 20 nominations this year. This shut out comes two years after the show won the Outstanding Comedy Series award and also made its leading lady Rachel Brosnahan the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In 2019, Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series were handed out to Tony Shalhoub and Alex Borstein for the Amazon Prime Video based show. This year, the only trophies given to the series are in the categories of music supervision and makeup.This im...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Vivian Dsena: Professional rivalry is everywhere, sometimes we get our dues, sometimes we don’t, but to blame the whole industry for that is foolish

Agreeing that biases exist in every field, actor Vivian Dsena says the situation is no different in TV. However, when compared to Bollywood, it’s much lesser to what happens in the film industry. And it all depends on whether one let’s such things affect him or not. “Favouritism exists to a certain extent in TV but it’s not as much as I had seen and heard in Bollywood. People play nasty games to get their job done in every field. I’ve faced such politics personally and have lost out on good TV projects. But I never paid much heed to such things. Why waste time in such thoughts or discussions? I rather worked on my craft and left rest to my audience and destiny,” says the actor adding that he isn’t stuck up to Bollywood. Hi guys hope u are all Healthy n safe.I got to know f...

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Smriti Irani responds to question on Payal Ghosh’s allegations against Anurag Kashyap

Union Minister Smriti Irani has commented on actor Payal Ghosh’s allegations of sexual misconduct against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The minister, who oversees the National Commission for Women, has said that the NCW has already issued a statement on the matter.In a tweet tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Payal accused Anurag of forcing himself upon her. She wrote on Saturday, “Anurag Kashyap has forced himself on me and extremely badly. Narendra Modi ji, kindly take action and let the country see the demon behind this creative guy. I am aware that it can harm me and my security is at risk. Pls help!” Smriti told Republic TV, “I am in a Constitutional position that oversees the National Commission for Women. NCW has made a public statement, hence it will be inappropriat...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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WandaVision trailer: Elisabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany travel back in time and to afterlife in trippy new Marvel series. Watch

Marvel treated fans to a surprise trailer of their new series WandaVision during the 72nd Emmy Awards on Monday. The new trailer looks impressive and interesting with themes of alternate realities, afterlife and time travels getting introduced.The trailer shows Elisabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany’s Vision living their best, monochromatic 1950’s lives. They are a couple who have just moved to a new part of town and are making new friends and meeting new neighbours, including Katherine Hahn. However, when at a dinner party a guest asks them about their lives before the move, they cannot seem to think back to it at all. Their memories, of the Infinity War and the Endgame have been completely wiped out. Watch the trailer: Also read: Emmy 2020 Awards...

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21Sep By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Emmys 2020 highlights: Succession is Best Drama, Schitt’s Creek Best Comedy

Quirky feel-good show Schitt's Creek, the alternate reality drama Watchmen, and HBO’s family saga Succession were the big winners at the Emmy awards on Sunday in a live show where the coronavirus pandemic meant most celebrities took part from their homes and backyards. With two Creative Arts Emmys already in the bag last week, Schitt’s Creek established a new record for most wins in a single season for a comedy series, winning seven Emmys in a row. Succession and Watchmen, both from HBO, won four awards each. Schitt's Creek, a sleeper hit on the small Pop TV network about a wealthy family that is forced to live in a rundown motel, won best comedy series, while Canadian stars Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy took the lead comedy acting award...

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Actor Akanksha Puri’s father successfully undergoes brain surgery, she shares video of him from hospital

TV actor Akanksha Puri’s father underwent brain surgery after suffering a stroke recently. The actor, who is currently in her hometown Indore to be with him, shared a video of him from the hospital and revealed that the surgery was successful.On Sunday, Akanksha shared a video of her father on the hospital bed, in which he said, “I am feeling very good, beta, I have recovered.” The two then thanked fans and well-wishers for their love and support.“My power, my strength, my superman, my father. A thorough soldier who fought through thick and thin with a smile. Thanking everyone for their warm wishes. He is a source of inspiration and positivity for me and for million others watching this video. #Love #gratitude #Blessings,” she captioned the clip. My power, my strength, my ...

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