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Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Hema Malini has shared that she didn't do any rehearsal for the song 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' from the iconic film 'Sholay'. The actress spoke with IANS, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the film, and said that the song demanded less of dance and more of an act. Talking about the same, she told IANS, "No rehearsal at all. It is more of an act, it's a scene. Scene and dance. But there was no rehearsal. Whatever was needed, we used to do on the spot. As ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, has now congratulated the Tamil superstar on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth along with Govinda in the film, said, "I had the privilege of wo ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has made 365 prime time shows/screening of Bengali films mandatory in multiplexes and movie halls to promote the spirit of Bengali 'asmita'. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the government stated that in "every cinema hall, and in all screens of every multiplex in the state, 365 prime time shows/ screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year with at least one Bengali show per day on all 365 days of the yea ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 r ...Read More >
KOLKATA: All theatres in Bengal, single-screen or multiplex, must show at least one Bengali film during the 3pm-9pm prime slot daily throughout the year, Mamata Banerjee govt has ordered."Our CM has come up with this directive to promote Bengali language and film industry. Till now, 12pm to 9pm was considered prime time and so Bengali movies were slotted at 12pm. We've changed the prime-time slot from 3pm to 9pm," minister Aroop Biswas said Wednesday.Earlier, all theatres were required to screen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Kolkata: All theatres in Bengal, single-screen or multiplex, will have to screen at least one Bengali film during the 3 pm to 9 pm prime time throughout the year, the state govt has said in a notification."Our CM has come up with this directive to promote Bengali language and Bengali film industry. Till now, 12 pm to 9 pm was considered prime time and so Bengali movies were slotted at 12 pm. Now, we have changed the prime-time slot from 3 pm to 9 pm," minister Aroop Biswas said on Wednesday. He ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is in the headlines for the invitation to attend a Pakistani restaurant as a guest. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) sent him a letter, in which he was asked not to attend the event. Meanwhile, the actor's team has now shared an official response to the controversy. For the unversed, Kartik Aaryan's name was linked to attending an event which is going to be held on August 15 in Houston, USA. Reportedly, he was invited to attend the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, August 3: Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan stirred a controversy at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave with comments perceived as dismissive towards women and Scheduled Caste (SC) filmmakers who receive financial support from the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). During his speech, Adoor expressed concern that the Rs 1.5 crore allocated for SC and ST filmmakers could be misused. "I had earlier pointed out to the Chief Minister that this amount ...Read More >
T'puram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday criticized the National Film Award jury's decision to honour the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' with two awards, including Best Director, calling it part of a calculated attempt to undermine Kerala's cultural heritage.Speaking at the inauguration of the Kerala Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayan said, "A film that discredits the Kerala community has been deemed worthy of an award. This is not a recognition of art, but of ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A film policy that ensures gender equality, addresses issues of junior artists and promotes independent cinema was what the state government promised as the two-day Kerala Film Policy Conclave organised by the culture department came to a close in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Culture Minister Saji Cherian said the state policy will ensure complete safety and gender equality for men and women working at shooting locations, and addresss the issues of junior artists' regarding ...Read More >
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Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has said that the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) should not release financial aid solely on the basis of a filmmaker's gender. Speaking at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, he emphasised the need for proper training and accountability in the use of public funds. KSFDC launched Cinema for Women Directors in 2019-20 to increase the presence of women in leadership roles in the f ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan stirred a controversy at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave with comments perceived as dismissive towards women and Scheduled Caste (SC) filmmakers who receive financial support from the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). During his speech, Adoor expressed concern that the Rs 1.5 crore allocated for SC and ST filmmakers could be misused. "I had earlier pointed out to the Chief Minister th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Veteran actor Madhan Bob, who is known for appearing in many Tamil films, left for a heavenly abode at the age of 71 on August 2. Remembering the late star, choreographer, director and actor, Prabhudeva, paid a heartfelt tribute to him. Taking to X, he recalled sharing screenspace with him and wrote, We shared the screen, and his presence always brought joy to the set. Cheerful, kind, and full of humour he made everyone feel happy around him. Heartf ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the income tax return (ITR) filing date extended to September 15, taxpayers have more time to decide whether to choose the old or new tax regime. Salaried employees or pensioners without business income can change their tax regime at any time prior to filing their ITR every year by simply selecting the relevant option on the ITR-1 or ITR-2 form. With commercial or professional income, the regulations are stricter. Only once in your lifetime may you return ...Read More >
Kerala Film Policy Conclave (Image Source: X@pinarayivijayan)The Kerala Film Policy conclave aims to create a policy framework for a more inclusive and secure Malayalam film industry. Discussions also addressed grievance redressal cells and regulating theatre food prices. Thiruvananthapuram: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Kerala Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, August 2. Several leading voices from the Malayalam film in ...Read More >
Scenes from 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognise films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rani Mukerji, who won her very first National Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway sh ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI): Hindi cinema dominated the 71st National Film Awards on Friday with superstar Shah Rukh Khan winning his career's first best actor award for "Jawan" alongside Vikrant Massey for "12th Fail", which was named the best feature film. The Awards, announced for the year 2023 by jury head and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, recognised Bollywood star Rani Mukerji in the best actress category for "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway". It is also her career's first National Film Award. "I'm o ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels "overwhelmed" to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,' where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Calling it a big moment ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels overwhelmed to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Call ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who was honoured with her first National Award on Friday, has reacted to her big win at the National Awards this year. The actress was announced as the winner of the National Award for Best Actress for her work in 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'. Talking about the same, the actress said in a statement, "I'm overwhelmed to have won the National Award for my performance in 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'. Incidentally, this is the first ever Na ...Read More >
Shilpa Shirodkar faced rejection in Bollywood despite her family background but got her break due to Mithun Chakraborty. She later acted with top stars before settling in London Many aspiring actors arrive in Mumbai, the City of Dreams, with hopes of making their mark in the film industry. Yet, for numerous hopefuls, success proves elusive. One such actress is Shilpa Shirodkar, who, despite her impressive lineage, being the granddaughter of acclaimed Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar and sist ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. "Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has always remained active in serving Delhi. As Chi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tollywood's popular actor and comedian Fish Venkat (53) passed away on Friday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He had been battling kidney-related health issues for some time. Despite the best efforts of doctors, he breathed his last in the ICU. His sudden demise has left Tollywood in deep mourning. Venkat's health had been deteriorating over the past few months due to kidney failure. As his condition worsened, his family admitted him to the hospit ...Read More >
Veteran filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran passed away in Chennai on the morning of July 18 at the age of 68, after battling health issues. He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital for the past few days before he breathed his last. Renowned filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran passed away on the morning of July 18 in Chennai, following a period of ill health. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital for the past few days. He was 68. The Tamil film industry is in mourning following his ...Read More >
Telugu actor Ram Pothineni debuts as a lyricist for the first single of his film Andhra King Taluka, releasing July 18. The song features Anirudh Ravichander's vocals. Telugu actor Ram Pothineni has now ventured into the world of lyrics, marking a new chapter in his career. The actor announced that he has penned the lyrics for the first single from his upcoming film Andhra King Taluka, making this his debut as a lyricist. The song is set to release on July 18, 2025. Earlier on Tuesday, Ram Pot ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (MExN): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Coal India Ltd (CIL) has partnered for improving the quality of education given to the tribal students in the state of Chhattisgarh. CIL will support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Chhattisgarh under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which will be benefiting more than 28000 tribal students, stated a PIB update. Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India establishes EMRS to impart quality education to ...Read More >
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