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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Kim Kardashian ranted about gun control on Tuesday, hours after the Senate rejected four proposed amendments.

As Gossip Cop reported, each measure, which largely related to background checks, failed to meet the required 60-vote threshold on Monday. And while many Hollywood stars reacted on social media immediately after the results were announced, Kardashian weighed in on Tuesday morning. “So sad! The senate voted against background checks being needed to buy guns,” the reality star wrote to her 46 million Twitter followers.

“So terrorists on fbi’s wanted lists can legally still buy guns,” she continued. “Oh & mentally ill people can buy guns without a background check too.” Kardashian went on, “The fact that anyone can so easily access guns is so scary & after all of the devastating loss the Senate should have not failed us!!!”

Kardashian also retweeted a number of related messages, such as the list of which Senators voted for or against one of the measures. The mom of two previously sounded off on the controversial topic following the Orlando massacre earlier this month. Kardashian wrote at the time, “Under current federal law people on terror watch lists can legally buy guns – this is called the Terror Gap.”

“We have repeatedly called on Congress to close this loophole that makes it easy for dangerous people to get guns & kill,” she told fans, before exclaiming, “Nothing has changed!!!! People continue to senselessly die. When will these gun laws be changed?!?!?!?!!!!?????” As Gossip Cop has reported, Kardashian also ranted on the subject twice last summer.

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We're picking up a scent of "Bad Blood," but this time it's coming out of a perfume bottle.

Katy Perry and Taylor Swift 's rumored feud, which began when the "Style" songstress claimed that an unnamed pop star (believed to be Perry) stole dancers from her tour, might have reached a new level thanks to Katy's new perfume. Called Mad Love, the new perfume has people believing that it's a direct reference to T. Swift's "Bad Blood" because of the same wording.

"You know it used to be mad love," Taylor sang in the song also rumored to be about her ongoing feud with the "Roar" singer.

Mad Love is meant to be a spinoff of Katy's 2015 scent, Mad Potion, so it's entirely possible that it's just a coincidence. Taylor, 26, opened up about the feud to Rolling Stone in 2014 when she called out an anonymous artist for trying to sabotage her and her tour.

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Simon Cowell used his “America’s Got Talent” Golden Buzzer for singer and cancer survivor Calysta Bevier on Tuesday. Watch below!

As Gossip Cop has reported, each judge can push the Golden Buzzer once to send an act directly to the live shows. Mel B used the advantage with 13-year-old opera singer Laura Bretan, while Howie Mandel chose 12-year-old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal. And last week, Heidi Klum picked standards crooner Sal Valentinetti.

But as the auditions have gone on, everyone has wondered who the “AGT” creator, and the NBC competition’s newest judge, would pick. The big moment finally came towards the end of this week’s two-hour broadcast. And taking the stage was 16-year-old Bevier.

Asked her goal, she point-blank stated, “My dream is to win ‘America’s Got Talent.'” But after Howie Mandel complimented the teen on her look, she admitted, “My hair wasn’t really my choice.” She then revealed she’s a survivor of stage-three ovarian cancer.

Fittingly, Bevier went on to sing Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song.” Cowell led a standing ovation from the judges and audience, after which Mandel told her, “It was so heartfelt and so inspirational, I just to say ‘thank you.'” Mel B further called the performance “amazing.”

“Your tone, the way you fell off the notes — it couldn’t have gone any better for you,” the Spice Girls singer continued. Heidi Klum remarked, “I can’t believe you’re only 16 years old.” And Cowell told Bevier, “I love everything about you.”

The music mogul continued, “I just had this feeling when you came out. I can’t explain it. Just your spirit, the choice of song, your voice. I just think you’re special. I just have this really incredible feeling about you. I think everyone in this room felt it.”

He added, “I predict great things are going to happen for you. Sorry, I’ve gotta do this.” And with that, he pushed the button and confetti rang out! Check out the full video below!

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Happy Father’s day!

They say good things come in pairs, and when it comes to celebrity fathers and their outstandingly talented children, the saying rings true. From Fahad Mustafa to Shehroz Sabzwari, these stars have followed in their father’s footsteps and become famous themselves.

Here are seven Pakistani celebrity duos that remind us this Father’s day, that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

1. Behroz Sabzwari and Shehroz Sabzwari

Behroz Sabzwari is still gracing our screens with dramas such as Udaari and Gul-e-Rana. The Sabzwari family has also united on TV with popular drama, Pasheman.

2. Javed Sheikh and Momal Sheikh

Veteran actor Javed Sheikh has a long-standing career in the industry, and the Kudarat actor has followed suit.

3. Adnan Sami Khan and Azaan Sami Khan

While Adnan Sami has left Pakistan, Azaan has stuck to his roots and is now a director in Lollywood.

4. Salahuddin Tunio and Fahad Mustafa

Salahuddin, an actor in both Sindhi and Urdu dramas, was awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz. Fahad Mustafa has followed in his footsteps, and has created waves in the industry with his latest feat, Mah-e-Mir.

5. Abid Ali and Iman Ali

Veteran actor Abid Ali’s latest venture was hit drama Diyar-e-Dil. His model cum actor daughter Iman Ali, was most recently in Anjum Shahzad’s Mah-e-Mir.

6. Rahat Kazmi and Ali Kazmi

Rahat Kazmi has now retired to acting in theatre, but his previous feats include 1980s hit drama Dhoop Kinare. His son, Ali Kazmi is making it big in Lollywood, with Mehreen Jabbar’s upcoming film Dobara Phir Se. Ali is also shooting with the director of Game of Thrones.

7. Irfan Khoosat and Sarmad Sultan Khoosat

Sarmad has a list of achievements to his name already, including Manto, Humsafar and Shehr-e-Zaat. His father was most recently seen in Dekh Magar Pyaar Say.

It goes to show that we can learn a lot from our fathers.

Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan says he fears losing the stardom that he has achieved in his over 25 years’ career. But what pacifies him is the thought that life is more than being a screen hero.
To a question by IANS on whether he fears losing his stardom, Salman said during a select media interaction: “Everyone is scared of losing stardom. I would be lying if I say no. It’s not just the stardom... It’s that love, it’s that respect.
“Suddenly, it all gets over... That is one quality you are working so hard for and suddenly something happens and you are not the liked person any more... That bothers everyone.”
However, Salman feels a person should be strong enough to face it.
“You need to be that man who could take that (fading stardom). I have seen my father (writer Salim Khan) go through it... He has gone through it twice in his life. I myself have gone through that.
“(But) I think life is more just than being a hero and star in movies. I think it’s a lot more than that.”
Salman, who has been on a career high post films like “Dabangg” and “Bajrangi Bhaijan”, realises that now is the time when he has to work harder.
“One has to work hard at this point of time only because all our seniors left at this time only. By this age, almost everyone left (the industry). I saw a close-up of mine in one film, and I was like, ‘What is this? When I am only not liking it how others are going to like it’.”
That’s when he started training towards his fit self.
“We have to put ourselves through pain and torture so that somebody appreciates it,” added the actor, who sports a chiselled physique for the role of a wrestler in his next movie “Sultan”.

An Eid release, “Sultan”, hitting the screens on 8 July, is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and also features Anushka Sharma.

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Saturday, June 18, 2016

Abhishek Bachchan feels it is derogatory to classify actors as comedians.

It isn’t correct to classify, says the actor

Abhishek Bachchan feels it is derogatory to classify actors as comedians.

“Why classify actors as comedian or normal actors. An actor is an actor. It is derogatory. Any actor who does comedy is not a comedian. It is not correct to classify,” Abhishek told reporters here at an event of “Housefull 3? when asked to comment on the best comic actor in Bollywood.

Leading lady Jacqueline Fernandez feels it’s not easy to do comic stuff on screen like tripping and falling.

Housefull 3 starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Chunkey Pandey, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Lisa Haydon releases tomorrow.

On the Tanmay Bhat video controversy, Abhishek said, “I don’t think anyone should say anything. If you don’t like it, don’t see it. I don’t think anybody should comment on it.”

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You might've seen a spoiler about the upcoming Gilmore Girls revival floating around the internet. If you haven't, here's the deal: Wait, do you need a spoiler warning? We just said we're talking about a spoiler so that probably should've tipped you off. But if not, SPOILERS AHEAD.

Anyway, actor David Sutcliffe, who plays Rory's father, Christopher, revealed a very juicy tidbit about who his TV daughter (Alexis Bledel) WON'T end up with in the new series.

"You know, I liked all the young actors that played her boyfriends. I know they're not going to end up together but Rory and Dean seem like a good couple," he told USA Today.

SOUND THE ALARMS! Rory and Dean won't end up together?!?!?!

Hold your horses, people. We already knew that Jared Padalecki only returned for a single scene in the show.

"[Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino] basically said, 'Listen, we're going to write you a really cool scene and if you get a day off let us know we will just put your scene on the schedule for that day,'" he told the audience at a recent Supernatural convention. "She was like, 'It's a set that we already run and own [and] it's an actress that already is working every day, so let us know.' So Dean has a cool scene in the market he used to work at. It's a nice, a really nice scene that gave me closure."

How could Rory and Dean be together for real if they only have one scene in Doose's together?

Further proof that Dean and Rory aren't a thing: One of the new characters was initially described as a 30-something "good boyfriend" Michael Cera type—if that doesn't scream "Rory's boyfriend" then what does?

Hate to break it to you, but Rory and Dean are not going to be together in the future. And that's okay! She could end up with someone else we totally love. She could end up with someone we know quite well! Either way, we have four 90-minute episodes of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life headed our way soon. Thanks, Netflix!

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Putting her incredible beauty on display, Stella Maxwell is featured in the July 2016 issue of Vogue Japan magazine.

The Victoria’s Secret stunner worked with famed photographer Gilles Bensimon and stylist Carlotta Oddi for the shoot, and the results are remarkable.

Throughout the spread, Stella wears a range of designer duds with a common western flair, along with wide-brimmed hats and fringe-adorned bags.

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are expecting their second child.

We don't want to brag... but we totally called it, readers!

Not that the actress and the actor made it very difficult to call.

Kunis and Kutcher were guests on Ellen just a couple weeks ago and the former made no secret over the fact that she and her handsome husband were trying for another baby.

Chances are actually pretty strong that Kunis was pregnant at the time; they were just waiting to announce the news to the world.

And while neither star has issued a statement confirming the impending baby, a rep for Kunis has told People that Mila is, indeed, expecting.

Other reputable outlets, such as NBC News and Us Weekly, have also shared the story.

Kunis gave birth to daughter Wyatt in October of 2014.

The anti-Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, they have kept photos of the little girl on serious lockdown.

We almost never see Kutcher or Kunis out with her, she's never appeared on a magazine cover and there have been next to no Instagram pictures of the adorable tyke.

But Kutcher has spoken glowingly of Kunis as a mother.

On numerous occasions, he's made our heart melt with the way he's described her dedication and love for being a parent.

“She’s the greatest mom,” Kutcher said during a separate appearance on Ellen, adding:

“I go to work every day, and I come home and she’s perfect.

"And it just seems like everything went amazing. And I know that something probably didn’t go amazing, but she never tells … it’s unbelievable. She’s incredible.”

AWWW! We love these two so very much!

We send them our very best wishes on a healthy pregnancy and another precious child.

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So much for Taylor Swift writing a sad new breakup album.

Why would the singer feel a need to sit down and pen such a record now? She has every reason to be happy!

Yes, Swift recently split from Calvin Harris after over 15 months of dating.

And, yes, insiders say Taylor was rather broken up over this relationship ending, especially because Harris apparently just became bored of the artist.

But Swift has managed to bounce back in admirable, handsome fashion... BY MAKING OUT WITH TOM HIDDLESTON!!!!!

This is not conjecture, people.

The Sun has published photos of Swift and Hiddleston kissing on the rocky beach of Misquamicut by Swift's mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

Just check out the following front page, along with what ought to be an award-winning headline:

“They were all over each other – hugging and kissing – even though there were 20 people coming and going on the beach,” a witness tells the British newspaper. “They looked like any young couple madly in love without a care in the world.”

Hey. When Taylor Swift falls, Taylor Swift falls hard.

And it appears as if the man behind Loki and the rumored next James Bond has had his eye on the world's most popular pop star for quite some time.

"Tom has been courting Taylor since they met – he sent her flowers," the newspaper added. "She’s been won over."

The Internet, of course, was won over back in May when Swift and Hiddleston competed in a friendly dance-off at the MET Gala in New York City:

But Swift was still dating Harris at the time and we didn't think too much of this, aside from a couple of stars just having a good time together.

In hindsight, however, perhaps we should have seen this romance coming. Look at how happy Taylor and Tom looked at the event:

Now they're kissing, though. Now they're acting all sweet and cozy and comfortable just a few weeks after Swift stopped seeing Harris.

"Taylor swift and tom hiddleston didn't keep their relationship very loki lol," one genius fan Tweeted upon seeing The Sun photos.

We hadn't named Tom Hiddleston as a possible rebound for Swift after her Calvin Harris break-up.

But it looks like she didn't need our help after all. Job well done, Tay Tay!

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Whatever happened to kissing other girls without the whole damn world knowing?

Kailyn Lowry's sexuality is now the topic of conversation among Teen Mom 2 fans, after she posted (then later deleted) a Snapchat of herself kissing longtime friend, Becky Hayter (a very apt last name).

In 2012, Star Magazine attempted to uncover Lowry's romantic past, which involved what can categorically be described as lesbian relationships.

It started back in middle school.

"Kail was with a girl named Shelby for about two years," a source told the tabloid at the time.

"Jo [Rivera] knew about Kail's relationship with that girl. He thought it was a phase."

Rivera and Lowry have a six-year-old son, Isaac. The demise of their relationship was first capture on 16 & Pregnant, and then on the hugely successful spin-off, Teen Mom 2.

While Lowry was still with Rivera, she hooked up with her fried, Gigi Hanna.

"Kail cheated on Jo with Gigi [Hanna], but he knew and didn't care," the source said.

"They were both seeing guys, [but] would make out and Gigi would sleep in her bed sometimes. … Kail thinks they'll both end up with a guy, but they'll always be best friends."

Hanna more or less confirmed this to Star.

"We became close again and promised to never leave each other; we moved in together," Hanna said.

"We know our boundaries."

Lowry's four-year marriage to Javi Marroquin resulted in a son, 2-year-old Lincoln. She and Marroquin announced their divorce last month.

This past weekend, Lowry joined Hayter and other friends for a gay pride event in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

A week before this, Hayter posted a photo with Lowry, and used the caption, "Forbidden fruit" with an upside down smiley face.

Lowry has not yet commented on the speculation, probably because she was enjoying herself with friends and assumed it was cool to hang at an event that encourages the freedom to be oneself.

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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Shriya Saran has signed the dotted line and will be acting in director Krish's Gauthamiputra Satakarni. She will play the role of Satakarni?s Queen. Balakrishna will don the role of Gauthamiputra. The unit has filmed some parts of the film in Morocco and recently few scenes in Hyderabad. Shriya will be joining the unit for the next shoot schedule. At first Nayanthara was considered for this role. Then Anushka Shetty's name did the rounds. Both could not be a part of Balayya's 150th film due to date issues. Now Shriya Saran has been confirmed for this role. This is her second film with Balayya. Krish is directing this film. This is Balakrishna's 100th movie and one of the most eagerly awaited movie.

Images: Telugucinema.com

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Both Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna are reaching personal landmarks at the same time and it is politically important.

Birthday boy Nandamuri Balakrishna turned 56 on Friday. The year is special for he hits a century of films in 2016.

Chiranjeevi is past 60 and is all set to do his 150th film. Well past the prime for a hero, you may say. But then in the land where 65-year-old Rajinikanth is king, it is no surprise that both Balakrishna and Chiranjeevi continue to be superstars with a devoted fan following that is the envy of younger heroes.

The careers of Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna in Tollywood have run parallel to each other. What makes the coincidence of reaching a personal landmark at the same time more interesting is that both have kept one leg in the political field.

So it is no surprise that their choices of reel roles are determined by their political affiliation and image. Both Chiru and Balayya, as they are referred to by their admirers, have chosen subjects in a genre they are most comfortable with and what they think their fans will love them in.

Balakrishna's 100th film is called Gautamiputra Satakarni that will tell the story of Gautamiputra, the most powerful ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. It will see him don a historical role, something he has excelled at, just like his father, the late NT Rama Rao.

It will fit in with his political avatar as an MLA of the ruling Telugu Desam in Andhra Pradesh as his character in the movie will focus on Telugu pride.

During the heyday of the Satavahana empire, the kingdom extended from Maharashtra to Kanchipuram in south India and Amaravati flourished during the period, the same region that has been chosen by Balakrishna's brother-in-law, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Don’t count out political messaging to help the TDP in the movie.

Chiranjeevi is sticking to what he knows best - action. For the last two years, Chiranjeevi has been scouting for a subject that will befit the landmark occasion. Just about every scriptwriter and director in town has narrated a story to the megastar.

He has finally zeroed in on Kathilaantodu which is a remake of the Tamil hit Katthi (which means, the knife) that starred Vijay in a double role. The story focuses on the issue of farmers committing suicide, a subject that will find resonance in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

And should Chiranjeevi, who is a Congress Rajya Sabha MP now, plan for an active role in Andhra politics in the run-up to the 2019 elections, Kathilaantodu, if made well, could provide the cutting edge.

What is common to both Balakrishna and Chiranjeevi is that their political careers are not going anywhere.

Balakrishna knows he won't be made a minister by Naidu, for fear that he could emerge as an alternate power centre within the TDP. After all, Balayya is the son of NTR, the man who founded the party and there is an aura about him. Balakrishna, though known to be temperamental, has been happy to play along because he knows he does not have the skill sets needed to govern a state.

In any case, Naidu is grooming his son Nara Lokesh to take over from him when the time comes, and Lokesh is married to Balayya's daughter Brahmani. The family that rules together, stays together.

Chiranjeevi's position is a little more tricky. He strode into politics in 2008, aiming to do an NTR in the elections the following year. But his Praja Rajyam Party came a cropper at the electoral box office.

For someone used to superstardom and a happy ending in three hours, a five-year wait in the wilderness was tough. When he realised his political career was going nowhere, he merged his party with the Congress in 2011, getting a berth in the UPA-2 ministry in return.

With the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh reducing Congress to a zero in present-day Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi has nothing much to look forward to politically, if he stays on in the Grand Old Party.

A possibility could be to team up with brother Pawan Kalyan who is likely to go with the BJP in the 2019 polls. A Chiranjeevi-Pawan Kalyan-Narendra Modi combo, with the BJP cadre and fans of both stars rooting for them, could be a potent force electorally.

Like in Tamil Nadu, films and politics have fed off each other in Andhra Pradesh. Which is what makes the films of these two politician-superstars special for more reasons than one. The movies may release in 2017 but they are made with an eye on 2019.

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Friday, June 10, 2016

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is gearing up for her Tollywood debut now. The actress has bagged a film opposite Mahesh Babu and it will be helmed by none other than AR Murugadoss, the popular filmmaker who has delivered hits, such as Ghajini and Thuppakki. News it that Parineeti has charged a whopping sum for doing the film.

It is being said that the untitled project will be Mahesh Babu’s most expensive film ever. A leading daily reported that Parineeti has charged around Rs 3.5 crore for her Tollywood debut. This is the first time the Bollywood beauty has got an offer from the South Indian film Industry.

Deccan Chronicle’s report also claims that the Mahesh Babu starrer will be a 90 crore film. It is a bilingual project and will be shot in both Telugu & Tamil at the same time. The makers are also planning to dub the film in Hindi for wider audience reach. Telugu actor Mahesh will dub for the Tamil version too. Since the actor has been in Chennai for few years, he has a good hold over the language and can speak it fluently too. SJ Suryah will be seen in the role of villain in the upcoming movie. He impressed the audience with his brilliant performance in Iraivi.

Back in Bollywood, Parineeti is busy shooting for Meri Pyaari Bindu. The movie stars Ayushmann Khuranna as her male lead. The actress plays a singer in the film. A really interesting teaser of the film was released on the day when the movie went on floors.

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The actor had escaped the clutches of his captors and had filed a police complaint.

Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills police on Thursday arrested 11 persons for kidnapping Tollywood actor Kale Srinivas including the managing director of a regional news channel and a home-guard deputed with the CID. The actor had escaped the clutches of his captors and had filed a police complaint.

Cops said the accused had targeted the actor after taking permission from Shiva Kumar, MD of the channel, to use the channel’s name to extort money from him. Posing as journalists and cops, they had kidnapped Srinivas.

Police seized Rs 74,000, two cars and a gold chain from the gang. Those arrested were T. Shiva Kumar, MD of Studio 9 News, Md. Jaleel, crime reporter,
G Raju, cameraman,

E. Jagadeeshwar Reddy, a home-guard with CID, T. Sanjeeva Reddy, N. Kanti Madhu, Shaik Saleem and sex workers Vijaya Durga, Gowri, Raji and Vijaya. Two others are absconding.

West Zone DCP A. Venkateswar Rao said that Jaleel, Raju and Jagadeeshwar hatched a plan to extort money from the brothel house organisers and those who visited these places. They shared their plan with Shiva Kumar, who allowed them to use the channel’s name and extort money in exchange for a share.

Jagadeeshwar, posing as a CID officer and the others as journalists, went to Srinivas’ residence and threatened him by saying that he was running a brothel and would be booked for the same. When he pleaded innocence, they kidnapped him and drove across the city.

“They then contacted the sex workers and threatened them with the uploading of their profiles online and carried out a fake sting operation at the residence of Srinivas and extorted Rs 84,000 cash and a gold chain. They gave Rs 20,000 to Shiva Kumar,” the DCP said.

Later they forcibly withdrew Rs 2000 from Srinivas’ debit card. Srinivas somehow managed to escape and lodged a complaint with Jubilee Hills Police. The arrested persons were produced before court on Thursday. Cops are on the lookout for Laxmi Durga and Priya who were part of the operation.

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Sources say the actor, while returning to India from the US, hurt her leg.

The actress was supposed to attend the recent SIIMA event but did not show up. It was later known that she injured her leg and had postponed travel for two days.

Rakul had gone to the US for an entertainment event organised by a local association and was supposed to return to India on Saturday.

“The actress, who was in a rush to board her flight, fell and sprained her leg,” says a source, adding, “It will take a few days for the sprain to heal.”

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

The originality of classical dance forms is getting lost because of the influence of Bollywood and alteration of the conventional patterns, according to noted Kathak exponent Vaswati Misra .

"The authenticity of the forms is getting lost because of Bollywood and dilution (from the original). People are chasing Western forms and they don't know about the hard work that has been put in to take these forms to such a high level. Nobody has the right to deface them," the classical dancer said.

Misra appreciated the efforts by students of Pandit Shambu Maharaj Academy who performed at "Aadi- Anant", saying: "In today's world, so filled with distractions and easy access to amusement, I am filled with wonder that there are so many young children and young adults who with great passion have devoted themselves to the classical arts."

She talked about the classical forms having originated to develop aesthetics and why they deserve a lot of importance and value.

"Classical forms were established to develop aesthetics among the people. Performing arts/classical art forms have the power to change the entire perspective of life."

"That's why I always say that no matter if anybody takes it professionally or not, but everybody should be familiar with it as it develops a perspective towards life," Misra said, adding: "Nobody has the prerogative to ruin such a rich heritage and its greatness."

Misra, who has collaborated with a variety of people from world music and literature, felt that it was all about keeping a balance.

"It is about giving the correct space to every form and using the form without de-forming, keeping it intact and fusing and making it look aesthetically beautiful.

"I don't believe in the kind of classical forms used in reality shows and I find the entire field disturbing," she said.

"We need to create the confidence in the next generation that these are your forms. You are the ambassadors who have to keep them intact," she added.

"I don't have complaints against anyone because I have so much of confidence in our work. I see people from families who have no connection with classical dance coming to us. Not just the child who learns the form but the whole family's perspective gets changed because of the classical form.

"Our (Dhwani's) intention is to document and to pass over the authenticity of the forms to the next generation and to create interest in every student. Whether it is a child or an adult, the learner should be so passionate about it and learn out of sheer passion not out of compulsion," Misra concluded.

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With the onset of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Bollywood celebritites sent out good wishes to their friends and fans.

With the onset of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Bollywood celebritites like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and many others sent out good wishes to their fans and friends on Monday.

Here’s what they had to say on Twitter:

Amitabh Bachchan: Ramadan greetings. Peace…Ramadan starts and we wish all a peace and prosperity.

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Actress Shilpa Shetty , who has several Bollywood hits, including 'Dhadkan' and 'Baazigar', to her credit, turns 41 today and warm birthday wishes are pouring in for her. Her husband Raj Kundra took to his Twitter handle to wish his gorgeous wife and wrote, "Wishing my adorable gorgeous age defying super positive fantastic hot & sexy wife a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Love u." Shilpa's sister Shamita tweeted, "Wish u Loads of love peace,happiness,joy n positivity bigggggg huggggggg @TheShilpaShetty .. Love ya Munki."

Wishing the actress, Abhishek Bachchan tweeted, "@TheShilpaShetty happy happy birthday munnia. Have a super year." Karan Johar too took his Twitter handle to wish the actress and wrote, "To the eternally hot @TheShilpaShetty ....happy birthday!! Have a blessed year...."

"Happy birthday to the most beautiful and humble lady in Bollywood @TheShilpaShetty. God bless you:)," tweeted singer Mika Singh. Actor Arshad Warsi tweeted, "Happy birthday to the lovely lady I admire & love @TheShilpaShetty have an awesome year."

Hrithik Roshan, Riteish Deshmukh, comedian Manish Paul, film critic Taran Adarsh, Celina Jaitly and Sophie Choudry were among the other celebrities, who wished the actress. Shilpa, who made her Bollywood debut with 1993 hit 'Baazigar', is the recipient of several awards, including four Filmfare nominations. Shilpa, who is also the co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals, was last seen in 2008 film 'Dostana'.

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NEW DELHI (AP) — A Bollywood film producer took his row with India's censor board to a court Wednesday, challenging dozens of cuts and changes to a film that depicts the menace of drug abuse in the northern state of Punjab.

Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalini said in a newspaper interview that the movie wrongly depicts 70 percent of people of the state consuming drugs and defaming them. He told reporters that the censor board has approved the movie for screening in theaters with the cuts ordered.

He accused producer Anurag Kashyap of whipping up a controversy to create interest in his film.

Compared to Hollywood, movie norms in India are extremely strict. Censorship authorities often order filmmakers - both Indian and foreign - to chop scenes deemed offensive. Films with graphic content can be barred completely.

Last year, India's censor authorities ordered that kissing scenes in the James Bond movie, "Spectre," be shortened before it was released in the country.

Kashyap asked the Mumbai High Court to overrule the cuts ordered by the censor board. The court is expected to take up the petition later Wednesday. It could reject the matter or order reconsideration.

Kashyap said the censor board chief Nihalini demanded 89 cuts to the film and even asked him to drop the name of the state from the title, "Udta Punjab," or "Flying Punjab."

Bollywood producers and directors rallied behind Kashyap in his fight with the censor board. "The job of the censor board is to certify films and not suggest cuts."

The Press Trust of India news agency quoted Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan as saying: "Don't try and kill creativity. We all must have the freedom to create because we are in this field and all we have is our soul to create."

Producer-director Kabir Khan regretted that the censor board was putting pressure on the film producer to accept cuts or whatever it suggests 10 days before its release.

Punjab state borders Pakistan, and most of the drugs trafficked in the region originate from Afghanistan and are processed in Pakistan's tribal areas. The Taliban control cultivation of opium poppies and smuggling routes, particularly in the south of Afghanistan.

Kashyap said on Twitter, "There is no film more honest than 'Udta Punjab'," and that opponents of the film were promoting drugs.

The controversy took a political twist with state legislature elections due early next year. Opposition Congress and Aam Admi Party accuse leaders of the ruling regional group, the Akali Dal, of providing patronage and shelter to the drug mafia in return for money.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party is an ally of the regional group. Modi's government appointed Nihalini as the censor board chief last year.

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