Entertainment - The Purbottar

01 Jul

Sanjana Sanghi leaves Mumbai for Delhi

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Dil Bechara actress Sanjana Sanghi jetted off to Delhi from Mumbai. She shared her selfie as her Instagram story and informed her followers that she is heading to Delhi. In the post, the actress also hinted at never returning to Mumbai. She wrote, "Khuda Hafiz, Mumbai. 4 mahine baad aapke darshan hue. Mein chali Dilli vaapis. Aapke sadke kuch alagse lagi, sunsaan thi. Shayad mere dil mein jo dukh hai, mere nazariye ko badal rahe hain, ya Shayaad filhaal aap mein bhi thodi dukh mein hain. Milte hain? Jaldi, ya shayad nahi (sic)." Sanjana stars opposite late actor Sushant Singh…

30 Jun

Cinema chains confirm theatrical release of 83 including Sooryavanshi

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A day after Disney Plus Hotstar announced the digital release of seven Bollywood films including Laxxmi Bomb, Sadak 2, Dil Bechara, Bhuj: The Pride of India, The Big Bull, Khuda Haafiz and Lootcase, cinema chains PVR, INOX, Wave Cinemas and Carnival Cinemas have announced the theatrical release of Rohit Shetty directorial Sooryavanshi and Kabir Khan’s sports drama 83. Though there is no information on when cinema halls will reopen, the cinema chains have confirmed the most awaited films of the year will be festival releases. Sooryavanshi will hit theatres on Diwali and 83 will be a Christmas release. Confirming the…

30 Jun

Aamir Khan’s Staff Test Coronavirus Positive

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New Delhi: Aamir Khan, on Tuesday afternoon, said that members of his staff have been diagnosed with COVID-19. In an Instagram post, the 55-year-old actor revealed that he and his family members have tested negative. However, Aamir Khan added that at the time of sharing the post on Tuesday morning, he was on his way to get his mother tested. The staff members who tested positive were immediately quarantined at a medical facility, he wrote in his post. "This is to inform you that some of my staff have tested positive. I would like to thank the BMC for taking such…

23 Jun

Rumours of Sushant Singh Rajput’s dog Fudge passing away are FAKE

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New Delhi: The untimely demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who committed suicide in his Mumbai residence earlier this month, left the entire nation in shock. But at the same time, the shocking incident also led to a storm of fake news and rumours on social media. One of the friends of the late actor shared pictures of Sushant’s fur buddy Fudge (black labrador) who was apparently heart-broken by the actor’s absence. Soon, rumours were rife that the dog passed away in grief after being unable to cope with his owner’s death. Several social media posts claimed that the dog stopped…

20 Jun

“Sushant Singh Rajput And Ankita Lokhande Were Made For Each Other”: Their Friend Sandip Singh Shares

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Filmmaker Sandip Singh, who was one of Sushant Sing Rajput's closest friends, poured his heart out in an Instagram post, dedicated to actressAnkita Lokhande. Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande, who shot to fame after starring in Balaji soap Pavitra Rishta, dated for six years. "Dear Ankita, with each passing day, one thought keeps haunting me over and over again. Kaash... I wish... We could have tried even harder, we could've stopped him, we could've begged him! Even when you both separated, you only prayed for his happiness and success. Your love was pure. It was special. You still haven't removed his…

19 Jun

Bhumi Pednekar writes beautiful verse on how Sushant Singh Rajput showed her stars, became her teacher on Sonchiriya sets

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Actor Bhumi Pednekar is heartbroken over the death of her co-star Sushant Singh Rajput. On Friday, she shared a verse dedicated to him, in which she talked about how he would show her stars from his telescope, and teach her about scientists and thinkers. Bhumi and Sushant worked together on Abhishek Chaubey’s Sonchiriya. They shot the film in the ravines of Chambal, where Sushant took his telescope to gaze at stars and planets. With her poem, Bhumi also shared a picture of all the notes she took when Sushant would introduce her to fascinating concepts of space, science and philosophy. Her…

19 Jun

Fan asks Irrfan Khan’s son Babil to ‘unfollow star kids’

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The news of actor Sushant Sing Rajput's death has reignited the nepotism detabe and angry fans are unfollowing star kids on social media. One such Instagram user urged late actor Irrfan Khan’s son Babil khan to support the movement by unfollowing all star kids. However, his humble response is winning hearts. Babil replied, “@yashbansal2937 brother, do you understand the pressures and expectations of being the son of someone who changed the concept of acting in Indian cinema? I understand your frustration against nepotism, but there are two sides to every coin.” When the user remarked that ‘snatching films’ and giving them to…

19 Jun

Bulbbul trailer: Anushka Sharma’s Netflix original is a scary affair

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The first trailer of Anushka Sharma’s latest production, Bulbbul is out and it is sure to scare you. The Netflix original features Rahul Bose, Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary in important roles. The film trailer opens with a kid asking for a story to be told and it soon transforms into a horror story. The video drops ample hints that it revolves around a child bride and the injustices meted out to children. While the trailer sketches a scary set up with haunting music and edgy narrative, it also underlines certain social issues including child marriage and abusive landlords. Anushka shared the…

18 Jun

Boycott China: CAIT Pens Open Letter To Bollywood & Sports Celebs; Says Skip Endorsements

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In the light of the violent India-China LAC clash leading to martyrdom of 20 brave Indian Army soldiers, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has launched a nation-wide campaign called 'Bharatiya Saaman-Hamara Abhiman' to boycott Chinese products, in which it has asked celebrities from Bollywood and sporting fraternities to also join. In an open letter addressed to Indian celebrities released on June 18, CAIT has appealed to Bollywood and sports stars endorsing Chinese brands such as Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Virat Kohli & others to stop endorsing Chinese products whereas on the other hand, the CAIT has invited Amitabh Bachhan, Akshay…

17 Jun

Ayesha Takia reveals being a victim of workplace bullying

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Mumbai: Actress Ayesha Takia has revealed being a victim of trolling and workplace bullying during her stint in Bollywood. Posting her experience on Instagram, she also offered advice to those who currently experience similar plight. "Having personally been through many incidents of trolling and workplace bullying...I wish to spread the word about this and I want you to speak up please if someone is making you feel less, small or worthless. Please know that you are incredible and unique. You are meant to be here and fight for what you deserve. You are bright and different, you must not let…