Lily Gladstone could make history if she bags an Oscar for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. She is the first Native American woman to ever be nominated for best actress at the Oscars.&nbsp;

If she wins, she will become the first Native American best actress at the Oscars.

Speaking to BBC, she said, "Some of the very first films, I think the very first film, was of native people. It was us filming ourselves and documenting some of our dances. That's some of the very earliest archival film footage. The first movie, I think, was made by Native people. So I'm grateful [for the Oscar nomination], it's about time."

Lily Gladstone has already won a Golden Globe for her role.

She said, "It's circumstantial that I was the first one to win that in the category, but it doesn't belong to me. I'm standing on so many shoulders and I'm representing such a huge supportive community that's made it possible for me to do this."

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Before Lily Gladstone, other first indigenous actors from other countries to be nominated for best actress were Whale Rider's Keisha Castle-Hughes and Roma's Yalitza Aparicio. Lily is the first from the US.

While Gladstone is not new to acting, this is definitely her first big acting stint.

With Killers of the Flower Moon, the actress has not only become famous but many reports suggest that she is being taken seriously for future roles.&nbsp;

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She previously starred in TV series Billions and films like Certain Women.&nbsp;

The Academy will host its awards ceremony in Los Angeles on March 10.&nbsp;

Lily Gladstone could make history if she bags an Oscar for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. She is the first Native American woman to ever be nominated for best actress at the Oscars.

Lily Gladstone could make history if she bags an Oscar for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. She is the first Native American woman to ever be nominated for best actress at the Oscars. If she wins, she will become the first Native American best actress at the Oscars. Speaking to BBC, she said, "Some of the very first films, I think the very first film, was of native people. It was us filming ourselves and documenting some of our dances. That's some of the very earliest archival film footage. The first movie, I think, was made by Native people. So I'm grateful [for the Oscar nomination], it's about time." Lily Gladstone has already won a Golden Globe for her role. She said, "It's circumstantial that I was the first one to win that in the category, but it doesn't belong to me. I'm standing on so many shoulders and I'm representing such a huge supportive community that's made it possible for me to do this." Also read: House of Dragon star Milly Alcock is the new 'Supergirl' of DC Before Lily Gladstone, other first indigenous actors from other countries to be nominated for best actress were Whale Rider's Keisha Castle-Hughes and Roma's Yalitza Aparicio. Lily is the first from the US. While Gladstone is not new to acting, this is definitely her first big acting stint. With Killers of the Flower Moon, the actress has not only become famous but many reports suggest that she is being taken seriously for future roles. Also read: 'I am deeply sorry…' Britney Spears issues apology to Justin Timberlake for memoir revelations She previously starred in TV series Billions and films like Certain Women. The Academy will host its awards ceremony in Los Angeles on March 10.

Native American actress Lily Gladstone could make history if she wins a best actress Oscar

DC Studios finally has its ‘Supergirl’. Milly Alcock, who played the young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon, will play the Woman of Steel in the new DC Universe.

The new DC universe is taken forward by James Gunn and Peter Safran and they are responsible for giving the whole DC space a rejig, with new talents and new stories.&nbsp;

As for Milly Alcock, she will headline the upcoming feature film titled Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. It will be based on the DC comics of the same name by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow doesn’t have a director yet. The screenplay is written by Ana Nogueira of The Vampire Diaries.&nbsp;

It is not clear if the House of the Dragon&nbsp;actress will make her superhero debut with this feature but James Gunn has confirmed that she will indeed take forward a story that runs parallel to her Kryptonian cousin before setting off on her own story.&nbsp;

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Milly Alcock started her acting career as a teenager on Aussie TV before she was cast in her breakout role on HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series. She starred on the show for the first five episodes before the role was taken over by Emma D’Arcy after the show jumped forward in time 10 years.

DC Studios finally has its ‘Supergirl’. Milly Alcock, who played the young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon, will play the Woman of Steel in the new DC Universe.

DC Studios finally has its ‘Supergirl’. Milly Alcock, who played the young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon, will play the Woman of Steel in the new DC Universe. The new DC universe is taken forward by James Gunn and Peter Safran and they are responsible for giving the whole DC space a rejig, with new talents and new stories. As for Milly Alcock, she will headline the upcoming feature film titled Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. It will be based on the DC comics of the same name by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow doesn’t have a director yet. The screenplay is written by Ana Nogueira of The Vampire Diaries. It is not clear if the House of the Dragon actress will make her superhero debut with this feature but James Gunn has confirmed that she will indeed take forward a story that runs parallel to her Kryptonian cousin before setting off on her own story. Also read: 'I am deeply sorry…' Britney Spears issues apology to Justin Timberlake for memoir revelations Milly Alcock started her acting career as a teenager on Aussie TV before she was cast in her breakout role on HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series. She starred on the show for the first five episodes before the role was taken over by Emma D’Arcy after the show jumped forward in time 10 years.

House of Dragon star Milly Alcock is the new 'Supergirl' of DC

Shannen Doherty has good news for her fans as her cancer treatment is going better than it previously was. With a positive cancer update, Shannen revealed that there has been a “miracle” after initially revealing in November 2023 that cancer had spread to her bones.&nbsp;

Shannen made the revelation on a podcast hosted by her radiation oncologist to discuss being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, treating it and coping with it. During the conversation, Doherty revealed that she was on a new cancer infusion that she didn’t want to name yet. She said, “After four treatments, we didn’t really see a difference and everybody wanted me to switch, and I just kinda was like, ‘We’re gonna keep going with this and see’. After the sixth or seventh treatment, we really saw it breaking down the blood-brain barrier. Do I call that a miracle? Yeah. For me, that happens to be a miracle right now, that I sort of rolled the dice and said, ‘Let’s keep going.'”

The Charmed actress explained that she discussed continuing the treatment with her oncologist, and he supported her decision to do so, which gave her some hopeful results.

She continued, “That it’s actually breaking down that blood-brain barrier is actually a miracle of that drug, a miracle of maybe God intervening and saying, ‘I’m gonna give her a break’. Sometimes you’re looking for miracles in all the wrong places, and they’re right in front of your face.”

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Shannen also shared that staying positive is important while you get treated for cancer. “Every day is a gift, and there are so many new things in the works that I think hope is always there. I think it’s so important. Listen, I can die today, I can die in 20 years, I don’t know. I can die walking outside of my house and a tree falling on me or a bus hitting me, whatever. Or I can die of cancer. But all I can do is live each day in as much as a positive manner with hope as I can and embrace it and feel like, ‘Wow, I get to wake up again today, what can I do?'”

Shannen Doherty has good news for her fans as her cancer treatment is going better than it previously was. With a positive cancer update, Shannen revealed that there has been a “miracle” after initially revealing in November 2023 that cancer had spread to her bones.

Shannen Doherty has good news for her fans as her cancer treatment is going better than it previously was. With a positive cancer update, Shannen revealed that there has been a “miracle” after initially revealing in November 2023 that cancer had spread to her bones. Shannen made the revelation on a podcast hosted by her radiation oncologist to discuss being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, treating it and coping with it. During the conversation, Doherty revealed that she was on a new cancer infusion that she didn’t want to name yet. She said, “After four treatments, we didn’t really see a difference and everybody wanted me to switch, and I just kinda was like, ‘We’re gonna keep going with this and see’. After the sixth or seventh treatment, we really saw it breaking down the blood-brain barrier. Do I call that a miracle? Yeah. For me, that happens to be a miracle right now, that I sort of rolled the dice and said, ‘Let’s keep going.'” The Charmed actress explained that she discussed continuing the treatment with her oncologist, and he supported her decision to do so, which gave her some hopeful results. She continued, “That it’s actually breaking down that blood-brain barrier is actually a miracle of that drug, a miracle of maybe God intervening and saying, ‘I’m gonna give her a break’. Sometimes you’re looking for miracles in all the wrong places, and they’re right in front of your face.” Also read: Taylor Swift search re-enabled after it was taken down by X over deepfake porno images Shannen also shared that staying positive is important while you get treated for cancer. “Every day is a gift, and there are so many new things in the works that I think hope is always there. I think it’s so important. Listen, I can die today, I can die in 20 years, I don’t know. I can die walking outside of my house and a tree falling on me or a bus hitting me, whatever. Or I can die of cancer. But all I can do is live each day in as much as a positive manner with hope as I can and embrace it and feel like, ‘Wow, I get to wake up again today, what can I do?'”

Shannen Doherty shares update on cancer treatment, calls it a 'miracle'

It was a starry show last night for&nbsp;Maison Martin Margiela as Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and other high-profile guests landed at the show which closed the Paris Haute couture season. This season started off with Valentino and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-irina-shayk-walks-the-runway-jennifer-lopez-zendaya-grace-front-row-at-schiaparelli-haute-couture-show-682715">Schiaparelli.&nbsp;</a>

John Galliano, the creative director of Maison Martin Margiela presented Margiela’s new Spring Summer 2024 artisanal collection inside an abandoned, vaulted-ceiling venue along the Seine.

While big names adorned the front row of the show, Gwendoline Christie turned into a walking art as the Game of Thrones actress appeared in a milky white latex crinoline over a shimmering blue corset. To complete the look, her neck and hands were covered by a porcelain collar and skeleton hands.&nbsp;

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The show started with French performer and drag queen “Lucky Love,” a Freddie Mercury impersonator. The impersonator opened the show wearing a man’s overcoat, then stripped it off to reveal his chest and missing left arm, singing a gospel version of his hit, “Now I Don’t Need Your Love.”

A silent black-and-white short movie by Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann was also screened immediately afterwards.&nbsp;

John Galliano’s much-talked-about haute couture show comes ahead of the release of a new documentary about the rise and fall and rise of the Gibraltar-born designer, a project in which he was an active participant. The documentary is titled High &amp; Low: John Galliano and is directed by Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald.&nbsp;

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The docu-film was first presented at the Rome Film Festival in October 2023 and will release in theatres in the US in March. It follows the life of John Galliano, taking a look at his career from his first fashion show as a young genius student at Central Saint Martins, London’s most prestigious fashion and design school, to his association with brands like Givenchy and Dior.

It was a starry show last night for Maison Martin Margiela as Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and other high-profile guests landed at the show which closed the Paris Haute couture season.

It was a starry show last night for Maison Martin Margiela as Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and other high-profile guests landed at the show which closed the Paris Haute couture season. This season started off with Valentino and Schiaparelli. John Galliano, the creative director of Maison Martin Margiela presented Margiela’s new Spring Summer 2024 artisanal collection inside an abandoned, vaulted-ceiling venue along the Seine. While big names adorned the front row of the show, Gwendoline Christie turned into a walking art as the Game of Thrones actress appeared in a milky white latex crinoline over a shimmering blue corset. To complete the look, her neck and hands were covered by a porcelain collar and skeleton hands. The show started with French performer and drag queen “Lucky Love,” a Freddie Mercury impersonator. The impersonator opened the show wearing a man’s overcoat, then stripped it off to reveal his chest and missing left arm, singing a gospel version of his hit, “Now I Don’t Need Your Love.” A silent black-and-white short movie by Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann was also screened immediately afterwards. John Galliano’s much-talked-about haute couture show comes ahead of the release of a new documentary about the rise and fall and rise of the Gibraltar-born designer, a project in which he was an active participant. The documentary is titled High & Low: John Galliano and is directed by Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald. Also read: Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi slay in black ensembles at Paris Fashion Week The docu-film was first presented at the Rome Film Festival in October 2023 and will release in theatres in the US in March. It follows the life of John Galliano, taking a look at his career from his first fashion show as a young genius student at Central Saint Martins, London’s most prestigious fashion and design school, to his association with brands like Givenchy and Dior.

Gwendoline Christie looks like walking art at Margiela Couture show

As chatter for Grammy Awards picks up pace, another artist has been added to the performers at the awards night. The latest addition to the already long list is SZA.&nbsp;

The R&amp;B singer happens to be the top nominee at the event with nine nominations. Her sophomore album SOS, released in December 2022,&nbsp;is up for album of the year, while its single “Kill Bill” is included in record of the year and song of the year. Also, songs from SOS have been nominated in the pop and R&amp;B categories.

This could be a lucky year for SZA as previously she has been nominated but has always been snubbed. In 2018, she was nominated for five awards connected with her debut album Ctrl but she lost in all categories. She won a Grammy in 2022 for “Kiss Me More,” her collaboration with Doja Cat.&nbsp;

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In addition to SZA, the other performers at Grammys 2024 will be Joni Mitchell who will make her Grammys performance debut, as well as U2 (in a remote appearance from Las Vegas’ Sphere), Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, Travis Scott and Burna Boy.

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The Grammys are slated for February 4.

As chatter for Grammy Awards picks up pace, another artist has been added to the performers at the awards night. The latest addition to the already long list is SZA.

As chatter for Grammy Awards picks up pace, another artist has been added to the performers at the awards night. The latest addition to the already long list is SZA. The R&B singer happens to be the top nominee at the event with nine nominations. Her sophomore album SOS, released in December 2022, is up for album of the year, while its single “Kill Bill” is included in record of the year and song of the year. Also, songs from SOS have been nominated in the pop and R&B categories. This could be a lucky year for SZA as previously she has been nominated but has always been snubbed. In 2018, she was nominated for five awards connected with her debut album Ctrl but she lost in all categories. She won a Grammy in 2022 for “Kiss Me More,” her collaboration with Doja Cat. Taylor Swift search re-enabled after being taken down by X over deepfake porno images In addition to SZA, the other performers at Grammys 2024 will be Joni Mitchell who will make her Grammys performance debut, as well as U2 (in a remote appearance from Las Vegas’ Sphere), Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, Travis Scott and Burna Boy. AR Rahman uses AI to recerate voices of two dead singers for Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam The Grammys are slated for February 4.

SZA announced as performer at 2024 Grammy Awards

International sports drama A Game of Two Halves will be seen tackling themes of identity and acceptance through the lens of football. The trailer of the film is out as the film is set to hit theatres on February 23.&nbsp;

<h2>A Game of Two Halves Plot</h2>

Starring Marvel's The Eternals star Saaj Raja, the film transcends the field, offering a platform for underprivileged young athletes and a poignant exploration of self-discovery.&nbsp;

It’s a coming-of-age film that follows Sanjay, a young British student grappling with questions of belonging. Lost in the pressures of academia, he finds himself in Hyderabad, India, coaching underprivileged kids on the dusty football fields. It's in this unexpected setting, surrounded by vibrant energy and raw talent, that Sanjay unlocks his true self.&nbsp;

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Director Khayam Khan states, "Growing up in multicultural Britain, I felt connected to Sanjay's struggles. He chases acceptance through the 'cool kids,' but it's the unassuming lessons from these underprivileged youngsters that show him his true potential. The film explores the gap between who we think we are and who we truly become when we embrace our authentic selves."&nbsp;

Watch A Game of Two Halves trailer:

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A Game of Two Halves also stars Nikkita Chadha, Lucy Jackson, and Bollywood veterans like Harish Khanna, Swaroopa Ghosh and Pawan Chopra breathes life into this narrative. It also features actors like Sudha Bhuchar from Mary Poppins Returns and Chizzy Akudolu from Holby City, alongside Indian actors Rajiv Kumar Aneja, and Sachin Chaudhary.

The film is written by Shirley Day and produced by Nicola Gregory, Dean Charles and Sheila Nortley under K Squared Films, 2HotFilms &amp; Emineo Films.&nbsp;

International sports drama A Game of Two Halves will be seen tackling themes of identity and acceptance through the lens of football. The trailer of the film is out as the film is set to hit theatres on February 23.

International sports drama A Game of Two Halves will be seen tackling themes of identity and acceptance through the lens of football. The trailer of the film is out as the film is set to hit theatres on February 23. A Game of Two Halves Plot Starring Marvel's The Eternals star Saaj Raja, the film transcends the field, offering a platform for underprivileged young athletes and a poignant exploration of self-discovery. It’s a coming-of-age film that follows Sanjay, a young British student grappling with questions of belonging. Lost in the pressures of academia, he finds himself in Hyderabad, India, coaching underprivileged kids on the dusty football fields. It's in this unexpected setting, surrounded by vibrant energy and raw talent, that Sanjay unlocks his true self. EXCLUSIVE From facing identity crisis to leading an Indo-British film: Marvel actor Saaj Raja interview Director Khayam Khan states, "Growing up in multicultural Britain, I felt connected to Sanjay's struggles. He chases acceptance through the 'cool kids,' but it's the unassuming lessons from these underprivileged youngsters that show him his true potential. The film explores the gap between who we think we are and who we truly become when we embrace our authentic selves." Watch A Game of Two Halves trailer: A Game of Two Halves also stars Nikkita Chadha, Lucy Jackson, and Bollywood veterans like Harish Khanna, Swaroopa Ghosh and Pawan Chopra breathes life into this narrative. It also features actors like Sudha Bhuchar from Mary Poppins Returns and Chizzy Akudolu from Holby City, alongside Indian actors Rajiv Kumar Aneja, and Sachin Chaudhary. The film is written by Shirley Day and produced by Nicola Gregory, Dean Charles and Sheila Nortley under K Squared Films, 2HotFilms & Emineo Films.

Indo-British sports drama A Game of Two Halves explores identity crisis: Watch trailer

Now when you search for Taylor Swift, you will not be met with a blank page on X platform. The social media platform had disabled searches for Taylor Swift after the pop star became a victim of deepfake pornography over the&nbsp;weekend. Explicit images of Taylor Swift popped up on the platform as you searched for her. As a result, X and other platforms where this cyber attack took place, had disabled all searches for her.&nbsp;

The platforms have also wiped all results for “Taylor Swift nude” or “Taylor Swift AI.”&nbsp;

In a statement, X said, “Search has been re-enabled and we will continue to be vigilant for any attempt to spread this content and will remove it if we find it.” The statement was published on The Hollywood Reporter website.&nbsp;

Search results for her were re-enabled after social media users and politicians in the US weighed in on the controversy and urged Congress to “take legislative action".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/growing-calls-for-change-in-law-as-taylor-swift-gets-embroiled-in-cyber-attack-684676">Growing calls for change in law as Taylor Swift gets embroiled in deepfake pornographic images</a>

The images although<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dont-fret-its-not-your-fault-users-getting-error-message-on-x-when-searching-for-taylor-swift-684573"> taken down now,</a> were viewed more than 22 million times before any action was taken.&nbsp;

On the same, SAG-AFTRA issued a statement, noting that they “are upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning. The development and dissemination of fake images — especially those of a lewd nature — without someone’s consent must be made illegal. As a society, we have it in our power to control these technologies, but we must act now before it is too late. SAG-AFTRA continues to support legislation by Congressman Joe Morelle, the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, to make sure we stop exploitation of this nature from happening again. We support Taylor, and women everywhere who are the victims of this kind of theft of their privacy and right to autonomy.”

Now when you search for Taylor Swift, you will not be met with a blank page on X platform. The social media platform had disabled searches for Taylor Swift after the pop star became a victim of deepfake pornography over the weekend.

Now when you search for Taylor Swift, you will not be met with a blank page on X platform. The social media platform had disabled searches for Taylor Swift after the pop star became a victim of deepfake pornography over the weekend. Explicit images of Taylor Swift popped up on the platform as you searched for her. As a result, X and other platforms where this cyber attack took place, had disabled all searches for her. The platforms have also wiped all results for “Taylor Swift nude” or “Taylor Swift AI.” In a statement, X said, “Search has been re-enabled and we will continue to be vigilant for any attempt to spread this content and will remove it if we find it.” The statement was published on The Hollywood Reporter website. Search results for her were re-enabled after social media users and politicians in the US weighed in on the controversy and urged Congress to “take legislative action". Growing calls for change in law as Taylor Swift gets embroiled in deepfake pornographic images The images although taken down now, were viewed more than 22 million times before any action was taken. On the same, SAG-AFTRA issued a statement, noting that they “are upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning. The development and dissemination of fake images — especially those of a lewd nature — without someone’s consent must be made illegal. As a society, we have it in our power to control these technologies, but we must act now before it is too late. SAG-AFTRA continues to support legislation by Congressman Joe Morelle, the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, to make sure we stop exploitation of this nature from happening again. We support Taylor, and women everywhere who are the victims of this kind of theft of their privacy and right to autonomy.”

Taylor Swift search re-enabled after being taken down by X over deepfake porno images

Fighter released in theatres on January 25 with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone leading a power-packed action film. Part of the ensemble cast, actor Akshay Oberoi spoke to WION’s Zeba Khan on playing a Muslim officer in the Indian Air Force, working with ‘childhood hero’ Hrithik Roshan and his take on whether it is an Anti-Pakistan film.

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Indian superstar Rajinikanth defended his daughter Aishwarya after she called her actor father a “Sanghi”. The term is used to refer to a person who is a supporter or activist of the Right wing.

Aishwarya had said in an interview that her "dad is a spiritual person who loves all religions and when that is the case why father should be described so (as a Sanghi).”

Explaining what she meant, Rajinikanth said that his daughter did not term “Sanghi” a “bad word” and only expressed her point of view that he was a spiritual person.

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Rajinikanth was asked whether Aishwarya said this to promote the upcoming film Lal Salaam but he rejected the idea and said, “nothing like that”. Aishwarya has directed the film Lal Salaam which is set to release on February 9. The film features Rajinikanth in addition to others. He will be seen in an extended cameo role.

Ahead of the release of Lal Salaam, the makers of the film held an audio launch event which happened on January 26 at the Sri Sairam Institute of Technology in Chennai. The event was attended by the film’s cast and crew, along with Rajinikanth’s family members.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-from-facing-identity-crisis-to-leading-an-indo-british-film-marvel-actor-saaj-raja-interview-684822">From facing identity crisis to leading an Indo-British film: Marvel actor Saaj Raja interview</a>

Lal Salaam is bankrolled by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions. Its music is composed by AR Rahman with Vishnu Rangasamy as&nbsp;the cinematographer.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian superstar Rajinikanth defended his daughter Aishwarya after she called her actor father a “Sanghi”. The term is used to refer to a person who is a supporter or activist of the Right wing.

Indian superstar Rajinikanth defended his daughter Aishwarya after she called her actor father a “Sanghi”. The term is used to refer to a person who is a supporter or activist of the Right wing. Aishwarya had said in an interview that her "dad is a spiritual person who loves all religions and when that is the case why father should be described so (as a Sanghi).” Explaining what she meant, Rajinikanth said that his daughter did not term “Sanghi” a “bad word” and only expressed her point of view that he was a spiritual person. Also read: Native American actress Lily Gladstone could make history if she wins a best actress Oscar Rajinikanth was asked whether Aishwarya said this to promote the upcoming film Lal Salaam but he rejected the idea and said, “nothing like that”. Aishwarya has directed the film Lal Salaam which is set to release on February 9. The film features Rajinikanth in addition to others. He will be seen in an extended cameo role. Ahead of the release of Lal Salaam, the makers of the film held an audio launch event which happened on January 26 at the Sri Sairam Institute of Technology in Chennai. The event was attended by the film’s cast and crew, along with Rajinikanth’s family members. Also read: From facing identity crisis to leading an Indo-British film: Marvel actor Saaj Raja interview Lal Salaam is bankrolled by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions. Its music is composed by AR Rahman with Vishnu Rangasamy as the cinematographer. (With inputs from agencies)

Rajinikanth defends daughter Aishwarya over "sanghi" remark, explains what it means

Know Your Bigg Boss 17 Winner: Munawar Faruqui


Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui is living his dream. The boy who was once known for controversies is now the new star of reality TV after winning two back-to-back shows, the most recent being ‘Bigg Boss’ season 17 and ‘Lock Upp’. After being crowned the winner of Bigg Boss, Munawar took home a cash prize of Rs 5 million and an SUV car.


Born in Gujarat's Junagadh, Munawar Faruqui became popular as a stand-up comedian and rapper on YouTube.


Munawar has a five-year-old son with his ex-wife whom he divorced in 2022. He has been linked up with several social media influencers and the topic was a major discussion point in the Bigg Boss house.


Munawar, a celebrated stand-up comic is a Gujarat riots 2002 victim. His family fled from the riots and settled in Mumbai. He often uses anecdotes from his journey in his jokes, taking sly digs at the government and the state of Muslims in India.


Munawar got in trouble in 2021 when he made a joke that led to several people filing complaints against him for hurting religious sentiments. He ended up getting arrested and was jailed for a month. He made remarks on Hindu deities during a stand-up show.


After returning from jail, Munawar went into a low phase as 12 of his shows were cancelled within two months due to threats. This led to him being invited as a contestant on Kangana Ranaut’s show Lock Upp. The contestants were to live in a jail-like setup and perform tasks to earn money as inmates. He won the show's first season.


He was later invited to Bigg Boss season 17. He won the show with TV actor Abhishek Kumar announced as the runner-up.


Know Your Bigg Boss 17 Winner: Munawar Faruqui

It was all a bit too much for actor Jamie Dornan who thought it best to hide after he received shade for his character in Fifty Shades of Grey. Even though the film and it sequels&nbsp;were a massive hit, Jamie couldn’t take what the critics had to say about his performance.&nbsp;

Speaking in an interview, Jamie said that he fled to his rural hideaway, an empty house that was offered to him by his director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, and her&nbsp;actor-husband Aaron.&nbsp;

Jamie admitted, “I hid.”

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Jamie didn’t hide alone but took his wife-musician Amelia Warner and their first baby, Dulcie to the location. They hid there until all reactions died down.&nbsp;

Revealing what made him take this decision, Jamie said, “I was coming off the back of career-altering reviews for The Fall and Bafta nominations and all of this sort of madness … and then I was brought to just ridicule, almost.”

“They [the Taylor-Johnsons] let us have their place in the country and we hid there for a while and just shut ourselves from the world for a bit and then came out the other side," he added.

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Jamie Dornan played Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey. The film came out in 2015. It received poor reviews but was a huge box office hit. The film was based on EL James’s bestselling erotic novel.

Jamie then went on to do the sequels too since there were more books. He added, “It was a strange thing because then you are like: ‘Well, there is a bit of ridicule here, yet I’m now contractually doing two more of them’ – and knowing there would be more of that damnation to come. And even now, when I’ve just had very glowing reviews for recent work, there wouldn’t be many of them that don’t mention Fifty Shades. A lot of reviews are like: ‘He’s great, but lest we forget, here’s when he wasn’t great.’ Give us a chance!”

It was all a bit too much for actor Jamie Dornan who thought it best to hide after he received shade for his character in Fifty Shades of Grey. Even though the film and it sequels were a massive hit, Jamie couldn’t take what the critics had to say about his performance.

It was all a bit too much for actor Jamie Dornan who thought it best to hide after he received shade for his character in Fifty Shades of Grey. Even though the film and it sequels were a massive hit, Jamie couldn’t take what the critics had to say about his performance. Speaking in an interview, Jamie said that he fled to his rural hideaway, an empty house that was offered to him by his director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, and her actor-husband Aaron. Jamie admitted, “I hid.” Also read: Growing calls for change in law as Taylor Swift gets embroiled in cyber attack Jamie didn’t hide alone but took his wife-musician Amelia Warner and their first baby, Dulcie to the location. They hid there until all reactions died down. Revealing what made him take this decision, Jamie said, “I was coming off the back of career-altering reviews for The Fall and Bafta nominations and all of this sort of madness … and then I was brought to just ridicule, almost.” “They [the Taylor-Johnsons] let us have their place in the country and we hid there for a while and just shut ourselves from the world for a bit and then came out the other side," he added. Also read: 'Don’t fret – it’s not your fault': Users getting error message on X when searching for Taylor Swift Jamie Dornan played Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey. The film came out in 2015. It received poor reviews but was a huge box office hit. The film was based on EL James’s bestselling erotic novel. Jamie then went on to do the sequels too since there were more books. He added, “It was a strange thing because then you are like: ‘Well, there is a bit of ridicule here, yet I’m now contractually doing two more of them’ – and knowing there would be more of that damnation to come. And even now, when I’ve just had very glowing reviews for recent work, there wouldn’t be many of them that don’t mention Fifty Shades. A lot of reviews are like: ‘He’s great, but lest we forget, here’s when he wasn’t great.’ Give us a chance!”

When Jamie Dornan hid because of poor reviews of Fifty Shades of Grey

From showing off his Bollywood dance skills in Marvel’s The Eternals to leading a sports drama film titled A Game of Two Halves, which is an Indo-British co-production, actor Saaj Raja is set for a momentous start to 2024. The Indo-British actor wants to dabble with a lot of interesting content that infuses core values of both cultures as he gets ready for an interesting feature that will see him playing a young man named Sanjay, a British student who discovers his true self not amidst the academic pressures of a prestigious university, but on the dusty fields of Hyderabad city in India, while teaching football to underprivileged children.&nbsp;

In an exclusive interview with WION, Saaj Raja speaks about his upcoming feature&nbsp;A Game of Two Halves&nbsp;as the film delves into subjects of identity crisis, racial dissonance, and self-discovery.&nbsp;

Edited excerpts from the chat:

Q: What was the film set of A Game of Two Halves like?

A: I had a fantastic experience working on set for this film, especially at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. It was my first time filming in India. I woke up excited each day to be on set. Everybody there just wanted to give their all, which was contagious. It was also a privilege to work alongside such accomplished actors like Pawan Chopra and Swaroopa Ghosh. They were so gracious and took me under their wings! I learned a lot from them.

Q: What's your role like in this feature?

A: Sanjay is someone who wants to make a difference in the world whilst still trying to find his place in it. We’re all trying to figure life out and in the process often end up taking detours and hitting dead ends. Hyderabad is a shock to his system and it was fun exploring how he adapts to that.

<img alt="Saaj" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="902954ca-10d6-45f8-8c18-507a5ddec946" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202024-01-29T174031.811.jpg" />

Q: Since the film deals with a lot of issues that Indians growing up outside the country would have felt, did you personally ever feel racially discriminated against or had the feeling of being the odd one out?

A: Certainly. Growing up in Crawley, I was one of a handful of ethnic minority kids in my school up until the age of thirteen. I just wanted to fit in. I embraced my Indian roots outside of school, through community events and my family upbringing. But school wasn’t always an environment in which this aspect of my identity was accepted and celebrated, especially on the playground where racial slurs in jest weren’t uncommon. Identity crisis is very much a real thing for 1st and 2nd generation South Asians growing up in the UK. We’re given the responsibility to carry our culture forward whilst doing our best to integrate into British society.

Q: There's a lot of brown representation in a majority of white countries now but when you started, things were different. Do you have good or bad memories of those years?

A: I remember getting so excited whenever I saw a brown face on a screen during the 90s and early 2000s. Actors like Sanjeev Bhaskar on shows like Goodness Gracious Me broke down barriers so South Asian performers can thrive today. My parents also found that there were limited opportunities for me as a child in the entertainment industry. It’s amazing to see how the landscape is changing for the better and I’m fortunate to be in the mix.

<img alt="Saaj" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2882d960-b69a-48fc-b74a-4711b55252bb" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202024-01-29T174052.886.jpg" />

Q: Would you like to lead a Bollywood film sometime since you can act, dance, and emote those desi emotions?

A: It’s been a dream since childhood to be in a Bollywood film. My parents would drive us to London just to catch the latest releases in cinema as children in the 90s. My parents also used to perform on stage at local Diwali events. I have them to thank for my moves! If the right opportunity came up, I’d be interested for sure.

Q: We have to talk about your stint in the big Marvel film. What is something memorable about The Eternals set?

A: The Bollywood dance sequence was initially only meant to be filmed in one day, but director Chloe Zao loved it so much, that we spent three days filming it. It was incredible and momentous to see so many South Asians on a Hollywood film set. A special moment to be proud of. The choreographer, Nileeka Bose, did an amazing job bringing everyone together.

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<img alt="Saaj" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a37ae6fa-1650-4db2-9cc3-7bfceca32d5e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202024-01-29T174258.927.jpg" />

Q: Did you get a chance to interact personally with the Marvel stars?

A: I got to interact with Kumail Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, and Richard Madden. Kumail was especially wonderful. He made a point to remind us how momentous it was that this many South Asians were on a Marvel film set. He even took time to give me some career advice amidst his busy shooting schedule.

Directed by Khayam Khan, A Game of Two Halves it is set to release on February 23, 2024. The sports drama prominently features Harish Khanna (12th Fail), Lucy Jackson (The Innocents), Swaroopa Ghosh (Piku), and Nikkita Chadha (Barbie). It also features an ensemble cast of Mary Poppins Returns fame Sudha Bhuchar, Holb's Chizzy Akudolu and Indian actors such as Rajiv Kumar Aneja and Sachin Chaudhary among others. Written by Shirley Day, it is produced by Nicola Gregory and Sheila Nortley under the banner of K Squared Films, 2HotFilms &amp; Emineo Films and is internationally distributed by Shiladitya Bora of Platoon One Films.

From showing off his Bollywood dance skills in Marvel’s The Eternals to leading a sports drama film titled A Game of Two Halves, which is an Indo-British co-production, actor Saaj Raja is set for a momentous start to 2024.

From showing off his Bollywood dance skills in Marvel’s The Eternals to leading a sports drama film titled A Game of Two Halves, which is an Indo-British co-production, actor Saaj Raja is set for a momentous start to 2024. The Indo-British actor wants to dabble with a lot of interesting content that infuses core values of both cultures as he gets ready for an interesting feature that will see him playing a young man named Sanjay, a British student who discovers his true self not amidst the academic pressures of a prestigious university, but on the dusty fields of Hyderabad city in India, while teaching football to underprivileged children. In an exclusive interview with WION, Saaj Raja speaks about his upcoming feature A Game of Two Halves as the film delves into subjects of identity crisis, racial dissonance, and self-discovery. Edited excerpts from the chat: Q: What was the film set of A Game of Two Halves like? A: I had a fantastic experience working on set for this film, especially at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. It was my first time filming in India. I woke up excited each day to be on set. Everybody there just wanted to give their all, which was contagious. It was also a privilege to work alongside such accomplished actors like Pawan Chopra and Swaroopa Ghosh. They were so gracious and took me under their wings! I learned a lot from them. Q: What's your role like in this feature? A: Sanjay is someone who wants to make a difference in the world whilst still trying to find his place in it. We’re all trying to figure life out and in the process often end up taking detours and hitting dead ends. Hyderabad is a shock to his system and it was fun exploring how he adapts to that. Q: Since the film deals with a lot of issues that Indians growing up outside the country would have felt, did you personally ever feel racially discriminated against or had the feeling of being the odd one out? A: Certainly. Growing up in Crawley, I was one of a handful of ethnic minority kids in my school up until the age of thirteen. I just wanted to fit in. I embraced my Indian roots outside of school, through community events and my family upbringing. But school wasn’t always an environment in which this aspect of my identity was accepted and celebrated, especially on the playground where racial slurs in jest weren’t uncommon. Identity crisis is very much a real thing for 1st and 2nd generation South Asians growing up in the UK. We’re given the responsibility to carry our culture forward whilst doing our best to integrate into British society. Q: There's a lot of brown representation in a majority of white countries now but when you started, things were different. Do you have good or bad memories of those years? A: I remember getting so excited whenever I saw a brown face on a screen during the 90s and early 2000s. Actors like Sanjeev Bhaskar on shows like Goodness Gracious Me broke down barriers so South Asian performers can thrive today. My parents also found that there were limited opportunities for me as a child in the entertainment industry. It’s amazing to see how the landscape is changing for the better and I’m fortunate to be in the mix. Q: Would you like to lead a Bollywood film sometime since you can act, dance, and emote those desi emotions? A: It’s been a dream since childhood to be in a Bollywood film. My parents would drive us to London just to catch the latest releases in cinema as children in the 90s. My parents also used to perform on stage at local Diwali events. I have them to thank for my moves! If the right opportunity came up, I’d be interested for sure. Q: We have to talk about your stint in the big Marvel film. What is something memorable about The Eternals set? A: The Bollywood dance sequence was initially only meant to be filmed in one day, but director Chloe Zao loved it so much, that we spent three days filming it. It was incredible and momentous to see so many South Asians on a Hollywood film set. A special moment to be proud of. The choreographer, Nileeka Bose, did an amazing job bringing everyone together. Also read: What's in the Grammys luxury gift bag? This year, it's valued at a whopping $36,000 Q: Did you get a chance to interact personally with the Marvel stars? A: I got to interact with Kumail Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, and Richard Madden. Kumail was especially wonderful. He made a point to remind us how momentous it was that this many South Asians were on a Marvel film set. He even took time to give me some career advice amidst his busy shooting schedule. Directed by Khayam Khan, A Game of Two Halves it is set to release on February 23, 2024. The sports drama prominently features Harish Khanna (12th Fail), Lucy Jackson (The Innocents), Swaroopa Ghosh (Piku), and Nikkita Chadha (Barbie). It also features an ensemble cast of Mary Poppins Returns fame Sudha Bhuchar, Holb's Chizzy Akudolu and Indian actors such as Rajiv Kumar Aneja and Sachin Chaudhary among others. Written by Shirley Day, it is produced by Nicola Gregory and Sheila Nortley under the banner of K Squared Films, 2HotFilms & Emineo Films and is internationally distributed by Shiladitya Bora of Platoon One Films.

From facing identity crisis to leading an Indo-British film: Marvel actor Saaj Raja interview

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