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Modernization of society has made pregnancy in middle age almost taboo: Director Amit Sharma on Badhaai Ho
At a media interaction, the director spoke about Ayushmann Khurrana's preparation, Neena Gupta's fearlessness, and the challenge of working on a story about middle-aged pregnancy.
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Thugs Of Hindostan song 'Vashmalle': Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan shake a leg together for the first time
Composed by Ajay-Atul, the song is sung by Vishal Dadlani and Sukhwinder Singh.
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Vinta Nanda responds to defamation case filed by Alok Nath's wife, to fight it out legally
A statement by Nanda's lawyer, Dhruti M Kapadia, made it clear that the writer-producer has approached CINTAA, SWA, and the IFTDA as part of her legal efforts.
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Action director Sham Kaushal accused of misbehaviour, offers unconditional apology
In a Twitter post, the action director, father of actor Vicky Kaushal, was accused of making sexual advances during a shoot by a woman named Nameeta Parekh.
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11 female filmmakers including Gauri Shinde, Meghna Gulzar, Nandita Das vow 'not to work with proven offenders'
The group of 11 filmmakers released an official statement promising to 'spread awareness and help to create a safe and equal workplace'.
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Film industry reaction on #MeToo very different from 1992, when Anupam Kher was accused
The dropping of suspect directors Sajid Khan, Subhash Kapoor and Vikas Bahl like hot potatoes is a far cry from the days when it would gang up against magazines publishing 'gossip' on similar lines.
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Chinmayi Sripaada calls out Cheat India director Soumik Sen for inappropriate behaviour
The singer shared an anonymous message of a journalist with whom Sen misbehaved.
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The secret of Dilip Kumar's 'method', revealed by the actor himself
Hailed as one of India's greatest, Dilip Kumar was quite open to discussing his approach to his craft. We revisit the actor's 1969 interview to the BBC in London.
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Badhaai Ho song 'Sajan Bade Senti': Ayushmann-Sanya's mischief, Gajraj Rao-Neena Gupta's sweetness add to this fun number
Sung by Dev Negi and Harjot Kaur, the song is composed by Kaushik-Akash-Guddu of Jam8.
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Sona Mohapatra calls Kailash Kher 'serial predator', accuses Anu Malik of harassment
Mohapatra's accusations come days after a journalist accused Kher of behaving inappropriately with her.
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World Post Day: 11 beautiful songs that capture the lost art of letters
On World Post Day (10 October), we recall some wonderful songs that capture the romanticism and joy of writing, sending and receiving letters.
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Jack & Dil trailer: Amit Sadh clowns it up as detective on hire for Arbaaz Khan's suspicious husband
Directed by Sachin P Karande, the film will be released on 2 November.
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How Aishwarya Rai's decision not to work with Gaurang Doshi was an inspiration for Flora Saini
Speaking with Cinestaan.com, Saini confessed that the gesture by the actress 'meant so much' to her in trying times.
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In 11 years, nothing has moved in the Gaurang Doshi assault case: Survivor Flora Saini
Speaking to us over the phone, the Stree (2018) actress spoke further on the struggle of registering a complaint against Doshi post the violence.
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Sexual harassment: Rajat Kapoor joins the list of apologists in #MeToo campaign
The director of Ankhon Dekhi (2014) was accused of sending improper texts to journalists, and apologised for the same on Twitter.
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Jaaved Jaaferi-starrer Lupt's release postponed to 2 November
The film was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on 5 October.
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Director-led studio Phantom Films dissolved after 7-year run
Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl announced the dissolution of the company on Twitter, suggesting they would seek independent collaborations on films in the future.
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Rajinikanth turns up the style with his handlebar moustache in new look for Petta
Directed by Kartik Subbaraj, the film will also mark the Tamil debut of Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
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Unorganised nature of film industry makes it difficult to deal with sexual abuse: CINTAA's Sushant Singh
The general secretary of CINTAA speaks about the challenges victims and the association face, adding that more participation will be needed to bring about change.
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Badhaai Ho song 'Nain Na Jodeen': Ayushmann Khurrana's voice makes this a touching ode to love and longing
Composed by Rochak Kohli, the song has lyrics by Kumaar, and is sung by Khurrana, Neha Kakkar, and Kohli himself.