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18 Jan

Filmmaker Raj More says that Khisa is symbolic of the times we live in

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A child’s shirt pocket is a world of wonders, where they keep an assortment of valuables, from pebbles and marbles to money and scribbled notes. The protagonist of the short film, Khisa, which is a part of the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), being held in Goa till January 24, goes a step further — he gets an extra-large pocket stitched to his shirt. What ensues is a melee that highlights the schisms in society in which even historical figures of the country are commercialised and appropriated. The film is the debut of contemporary…

18 Jan

Ind vs Aus: Team India fighting to save the Final Test

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Brisbane: The final match of four match series ended ahead of schedule for rain on the fourth day in Brisbane. India need more 324 runs to win on the fifth day with 10 wickets still in hand. Australia scored 369 in the first innings of the fourth Test at Brisbane. In reply India scored 338 before bowled out. After that, Australia’s fight ended with 294 runs in the second innings. Mohammad Siraj (5/73) took five wickets for the first time in the Test. Shardul took four wickets (4/61). Marcus Harris (36), David Warner (48), Steve Smith (55) and Cameron Green…

18 Jan

Actor Natasa Stankovic writes an emotional note on the demise of Hardik Pandya’s father

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Natasa Stankovic mourned the death of Hardik Pandya’s father, who passed away on Saturday, after suffering a heart attack. Addressing him as Papa, taking to Instagram, she wrote how he was the ‘cutest, strongest, funniest in the house’. Sharing that while he has left the family with many beautiful memories, the house is empty without him and his funny jokes. Natasa mentioned that she would make sure that her son Agastya gets to know “what a beautiful soul his grandpa was.” She ended the note with the words, “Fly high our angel, smile from heaven, keep blessing us and thank…

18 Jan

Re-dedicate to Christian values, says Y. Patton

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Deputy chief minister, Y Patton called for rededication to Christian values and urged church community to give thanks to God for all the blessings bestowed upon the people of Old Changsu village during the past hundred years. A press release by deputy CM media cell stated that, Patton said this during centennial jubilee celebration of Old Changsu Baptist Church on January 17. Patton in his greetings reiterated that jubilee was a time to repent, forgive and forget past rancour and to exalt Almighty God for all His grace. Attributing all blessings to pioneers of the Church who had embraced Christianity…

18 Jan

Filmmaker John Matthew Matthan on Sarfarosh sequel says that it will be more realistic

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John Matthew Matthan says the sequel to his acclaimed Aamir Khan-starrer Sarfarosh will focus on the issue of country’s internal security and will have a more “realistic” approach. Released in 1999, Sarfarosh revolved around an honest police officer Ajay Singh Rathod (Aamir), whose life takes a turn when he uncovers a huge conspiracy while investigating arms smuggling in Rajasthan. Matthan said the second installment will explore the political landscape of the country but won’t be directed towards any particular party. “The sequel is about internal security of the country. It was extremely challenging to write. The film is more realistic…

16 Jan

Tollywood Superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta to feature in OTT Platforms

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Bengali cinema star Prosenjit Chatterjee will be making his debut with Viktamaditya Motwane’s web series titled “Stardust”. The show will also feature Aparshakti Khurrana, Aditi Rao Hydari. “The show is inspired by true incidents from rivalry to the working culture of the film industry. But it will be a fictional take on Bollywood from the 40s era to the next 40 years. Currently it is being planned as eight to nine episodes for season one,” a source close to the show’s team said. The series was initially planned to launch in March-April last year but due to COVID-19 pandemic the…

16 Jan

Master box office collection Day 3: Vijay-starrer enters Rs 100 crore club

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Actor Vijay’s latest release Master has entered the Rs 100 crore club within three days of its release. Despite the 50 per cent occupancy limit, the film has managed to pull crowds in huge numbers. “#Master storms past 100 CR WW gross after just 3 days Just #ThalapathyVijay things! * release affected in key overseas markets, 50% occupancy cap in key domestic markets FURIOUS! #Master100CRin3days #100CRMaster #MasterPongal,” film trade analyst Kaushik LM shared on Twitter. He also shared a list of all the films of ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay that have grossed over Rs 100 crores worldwide. He shared, “#ThalapathyVijay’s 100 CR+…

16 Jan

Television actor Mohit Malik tests positive for coronavirus

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Mohit Malik has tested positive for coronavirus. The Lockdown Ki Lovestory actor took to Instagram to share the news. Mohit shared that while he has been taking all necessary precautions, sometimes there is a “wafer-thin chance for an inadvertent situation to occur.” Mohit Malik further said that he had a fever yesterday, and his first impulse was to take the Covid test. After the result came positive, the actor said that he isolated himself at home. He also added that his pregnant wife Additie Malik is “fortunately safe.” Rohit Completes the note by saying: As much as we try our…

15 Jan

Actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman gets asked if chances of cheating on much younger wife are less. Here’s his reply

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Milind Soman has often addressed the vast age difference between him and his wife Ankita Konwar in interviews but the questions keep cropping up. In a recent one, Milind was asked about being married to a much younger partner and if it decreased the chances of cheating on them. Milind, who is 26 years senior to Ankita, said that there are far more important things in a relationship than sex. He added that people cheat on their partners or stray away from relationships when they do not get enough emotional support that they need. "I think it has to do…

15 Jan

Hrithik Roshan Collaborating with Deepika Padukone in Fighter for Siddhart Anand Film

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Deepika Padukone’s wish to work with Hrithik Roshan has finally been granted by director Sidhart Anand for the movie ‘Fighter’. This is the first project launched by director Sidhart Anand’s newly launched production house ‘Marflix’. Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone have given this info to the followers on social media on the actor’s birthday. Hrithik shared the video on Twitter and wrote “Presenting a glimps of the MARFLIX vesion as #Fighter! Looking forward to my first Flight alongside the exceptional @deepikapadukone. All buckled up for this #SiddharthAnand joyride.” Deepika also shared the teaser and wrote “Dreams really do come true……