Angelina Jolie to Prince Harry: Celebrities who have visited war-torn Afghanistan over the years

<p>Sadiqa Madadgar's social media looked much like any other successful young Afghan influencer's until Taliban militants stormed into Kabul and upended her dreams.</p>

<p>The return of the hardline Islamist group has sent a shockwave through Afghanistan's social media. Prominent influencers have gone dark or fled, while residents and activists are scrambling to scrub their digital lives.</p>

<p>A former contestant on the reality singing competition "Afghan Star", Madadgar amassed a huge following with her stunning vocals and down to earth, girl next door persona.</p>

<p>A devout Muslim who wears a headscarf, she spent her days uploading videos that transfixed Afghan youngsters, winning her 21,200 subscribers on YouTube and 182,000 followers on Instagram.</p>

<p>In one video, she giggles as she struggles to cut open a watermelon. On another, the 22-year-old is singing a haunting folk tune in a cafe while a friend plays guitar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On a recent trip to the city of Kandahar -- the Taliban's spiritual birthplace -- she filmed herself sharing a pizza with girlfriends.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Madadgar posted her first overtly political post on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't like to express my pain online but I'm sick of this," she wrote. "My heart is in pieces when I look at the soil, my homeland which is being destroyed slowly before my eyes."</p>

<p>The following day, Taliban militants seized Kabul, and Madadgar stopped posting.</p>

<p>- 'No longer safe' -</p>

<p>Millions of Afghan youngsters -- in particular women and religious minorities -- fear that what they once put online could now put their lives in danger.</p>

<p>Few can forget the first time the Taliban imposed their ultra-conservative version of Islamic law on Afghanistan between 1996-2001.</p>

<p>Women were excluded from public life, girls could not attend school, entertainment was banned and brutal punishments were imposed -- such as stoning to death for adultery.</p>

<p>Ayeda Shadab was a fashion icon for many young Afghan women with 290,000 followers on Instagram and 400,000 on TikTok. Each day she would model the latest outfits that were stocked in her upscale Kabul boutique.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the most recent videos from her range, she posed in an asymmetrical sheer ball gown as Dua Lipa's infectious dance track "Levitating" played in the background.</p>

<p>But she had no illusions about what a Taliban regime would mean for fashionable women entrepreneurs like her.</p>

<p>"If the Taliban take Kabul, people like me will no longer be safe," she told German broadcaster ZDF in a recent interview. "Women like me who don't wear a veil, who work, they can't accept them."</p>

<p>She was so terrified of the Taliban's return that she had to flee, telling followers recently that she had relocated to Turkey.</p>

<p>Other prominent celebrities and influencers who remained in the country have scrambled to follow in her footsteps.</p>

<p>Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan's most prominent pop stars, posted a selfie on Wednesday taken on a US military evacuation flight headed to Doha.</p>

<p>"I am well and alive after a couple of unforgettable nights," she wrote. "My heart, my prayers and my thoughts will always be with you."</p>

<p>- Digital scrubbing -</p>

<p>Others have not been so lucky.</p>

<p>Zaki Anwari was a promising footballer who played for Afghanistan's youth team and often posted fashionable self-portraits on social media.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Afghanistan's sports federation confirmed the 19-year-old was one of those who fell to his death after trying to cling to a US plane airlifting people out of Kabul.</p>

<p>Following recommendations from activists, journalists and civil society groups, Facebook announced new security measures allowing users in Afghanistan to quickly lock their accounts.</p>

<p>The company, which also owns WhatsApp and Instagram said it had also set up a special operations centre "to respond to new threats as they emerge".</p>

<p>US advocacy group Human Rights First has published advice in Pashto and Dari on how Afghans can delete their digital histories -- something they also offered for activists in Hong Kong and Myanmar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What we heard from activists in Afghanistan were similar requests prompted by fears of being targeted when a new power took over the country's security," Brian Dooley, an advisor to the group told AFP.</p>

<p>Raman Chima, from digital rights advocacy group Access Now, which has also published guides, warns even relatively mundane online content could be dangerous given the Taliban's harsh interpretation of sharia law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They may be targeted for retribution, for being accused of being infidels, or being un-Islamic in the views of not just the Taliban but other religious extremist groups in the country," he told AFP.&nbsp;</p>


Sadiqa Madadgar's social media looked much like any other successful young Afghan influencer's until Taliban militants stormed into Kabul and upended her dreams.

Sadiqa Madadgar's social media looked much like any other successful young Afghan influencer's until Taliban militants stormed into Kabul and upended her dreams. The return of the hardline Islamist group has sent a shockwave through Afghanistan's social media. Prominent influencers have gone dark or fled, while residents and activists are scrambling to scrub their digital lives. A former contestant on the reality singing competition "Afghan Star", Madadgar amassed a huge following with her stunning vocals and down to earth, girl next door persona. A devout Muslim who wears a headscarf, she spent her days uploading videos that transfixed Afghan youngsters, winning her 21,200 subscribers on YouTube and 182,000 followers on Instagram. In one video, she giggles as she struggles to cut open a watermelon. On another, the 22-year-old is singing a haunting folk tune in a cafe while a friend plays guitar. On a recent trip to the city of Kandahar -- the Taliban's spiritual birthplace -- she filmed herself sharing a pizza with girlfriends. On Saturday, Madadgar posted her first overtly political post on Instagram. "I don't like to express my pain online but I'm sick of this," she wrote. "My heart is in pieces when I look at the soil, my homeland which is being destroyed slowly before my eyes." The following day, Taliban militants seized Kabul, and Madadgar stopped posting. - 'No longer safe' - Millions of Afghan youngsters -- in particular women and religious minorities -- fear that what they once put online could now put their lives in danger. Few can forget the first time the Taliban imposed their ultra-conservative version of Islamic law on Afghanistan between 1996-2001. Women were excluded from public life, girls could not attend school, entertainment was banned and brutal punishments were imposed -- such as stoning to death for adultery. Ayeda Shadab was a fashion icon for many young Afghan women with 290,000 followers on Instagram and 400,000 on TikTok. Each day she would model the latest outfits that were stocked in her upscale Kabul boutique. In one of the most recent videos from her range, she posed in an asymmetrical sheer ball gown as Dua Lipa's infectious dance track "Levitating" played in the background. But she had no illusions about what a Taliban regime would mean for fashionable women entrepreneurs like her. "If the Taliban take Kabul, people like me will no longer be safe," she told German broadcaster ZDF in a recent interview. "Women like me who don't wear a veil, who work, they can't accept them." She was so terrified of the Taliban's return that she had to flee, telling followers recently that she had relocated to Turkey. Other prominent celebrities and influencers who remained in the country have scrambled to follow in her footsteps. Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan's most prominent pop stars, posted a selfie on Wednesday taken on a US military evacuation flight headed to Doha. "I am well and alive after a couple of unforgettable nights," she wrote. "My heart, my prayers and my thoughts will always be with you." - Digital scrubbing - Others have not been so lucky. Zaki Anwari was a promising footballer who played for Afghanistan's youth team and often posted fashionable self-portraits on social media. On Thursday, Afghanistan's sports federation confirmed the 19-year-old was one of those who fell to his death after trying to cling to a US plane airlifting people out of Kabul. Following recommendations from activists, journalists and civil society groups, Facebook announced new security measures allowing users in Afghanistan to quickly lock their accounts. The company, which also owns WhatsApp and Instagram said it had also set up a special operations centre "to respond to new threats as they emerge". US advocacy group Human Rights First has published advice in Pashto and Dari on how Afghans can delete their digital histories -- something they also offered for activists in Hong Kong and Myanmar. "What we heard from activists in Afghanistan were similar requests prompted by fears of being targeted when a new power took over the country's security," Brian Dooley, an advisor to the group told AFP. Raman Chima, from digital rights advocacy group Access Now, which has also published guides, warns even relatively mundane online content could be dangerous given the Taliban's harsh interpretation of sharia law. "They may be targeted for retribution, for being accused of being infidels, or being un-Islamic in the views of not just the Taliban but other religious extremist groups in the country," he told AFP.

Afghan influencers go dark on social media as Taliban return

<p>The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on proceedings initiated by a local court against actor Alia Bhatt and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a criminal defamation complaint filed in connection with the movie 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The HC granted the interim stay till the next date of hearing --&nbsp;September 7.</p>

<p>The case was filed after one Babuji Shah, who claimed to be the adopted son of Gangubai Kathiawadi, said the film would defame his mother.</p>

<p>Based on the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi starring Alia Bhatt in the leading role, it is on one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura, Mumbai's red-light area, during the 1960s.</p>

<p>Shah claimed the movie was inspired by 'The Mafia Queens of Mumbai' novel. According to Shah, some portions of the novel were defamatory, tarnished Gangubai Kathiawadi's reputation and infringed upon her right to privacy.</p>

<p>In a related development, another HC bench refused to grant a stay on the release of the movie as&nbsp;Shah had moved the HC, seeking a stay on release of the movie, and an order restraining the writers/publishers of the novel from creating any third-party rights or writing any other story on the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi.</p>


The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on proceedings initiated by a local court against actor Alia Bhatt and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a criminal defamation complaint filed in connection with the movie 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.

The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on proceedings initiated by a local court against actor Alia Bhatt and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a criminal defamation complaint filed in connection with the movie 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. The HC granted the interim stay till the next date of hearing -- September 7. The case was filed after one Babuji Shah, who claimed to be the adopted son of Gangubai Kathiawadi, said the film would defame his mother. Based on the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi starring Alia Bhatt in the leading role, it is on one of the most powerful, loved and respected madams from Kamathipura, Mumbai's red-light area, during the 1960s. Shah claimed the movie was inspired by 'The Mafia Queens of Mumbai' novel. According to Shah, some portions of the novel were defamatory, tarnished Gangubai Kathiawadi's reputation and infringed upon her right to privacy. In a related development, another HC bench refused to grant a stay on the release of the movie as Shah had moved the HC, seeking a stay on release of the movie, and an order restraining the writers/publishers of the novel from creating any third-party rights or writing any other story on the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Gangubai Kathiawadi: Bombay HC grants interim stay in defamation case against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt

<p>Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh have kickstarted shoot of their upcoming film together ‘Rocky&nbsp;Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’. This will be the second time they collaborate on a film as leads after ‘Gully Boy’ that became a massive hit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will also bring back Karan Johar as director.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team took to social media to offer a glimpse of the set. The video features Alia and Ranveer in their costumes. It also features Manish Malhotra, Karan and other crew members. Alia can be seen sporting a red saree along with a nose ring while Ranveer is seen donning an animal print outfit.</p>

<p>Alia shared the video and wrote, “Too many feels to fit in a caption #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani #RRKPK”</p>

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<p>Ranveer wrote, “Shuru ho gayi hai yeh anokhi kahani of Rocky &amp; Rani. Toh dijiye humein apna aashirvaad aur pyaar, aur chaliye iss safar mein hamaare saath! #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani #RRKPK”</p>

<h2>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-akshay-kumars-bell-bottom-leaked-online-hours-after-theatrical-release-407120" hreflang="en">Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' leaked online hours after theatrical release</a></h2>

<p>‘Rocky&nbsp;Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in key roles. The veteran actor Dharmendra will be seen essaying a romantic character in the film.&nbsp;</p>


Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh have kickstarted shoot of their upcoming film together ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’. This will be the second time they collaborate on a film as leads after ‘Gully Boy’ that became a massive hit.

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh have kickstarted shoot of their upcoming film together ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’. This will be the second time they collaborate on a film as leads after ‘Gully Boy’ that became a massive hit. The film will also bring back Karan Johar as director. The team took to social media to offer a glimpse of the set. The video features Alia and Ranveer in their costumes. It also features Manish Malhotra, Karan and other crew members. Alia can be seen sporting a red saree along with a nose ring while Ranveer is seen donning an animal print outfit. Alia shared the video and wrote, “Too many feels to fit in a caption #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani #RRKPK” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) × Ranveer wrote, “Shuru ho gayi hai yeh anokhi kahani of Rocky & Rani. Toh dijiye humein apna aashirvaad aur pyaar, aur chaliye iss safar mein hamaare saath! #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani #RRKPK” ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' leaked online hours after theatrical release ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in key roles. The veteran actor Dharmendra will be seen essaying a romantic character in the film.

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt kickstart shooting for 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'

<p>Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi who was recently seen in feature film ‘Mimi’ will be honoured with Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An actor who has given us a wide range of characters that we today love and adore, will be recognised for his work in films and shows in India. From ‘Ludo’ to ‘Mirzapur’ or ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, Pankaj has managed to impress one and all with his on-screen performances.</p>

<p>Speaking about the award, Pankaj said, “My intent is to perform to the best of my capabilities, and I am so grateful that my performances are appreciated by the audience. I am truly honoured and equally humbled to receive this award and it makes me very happy that such a prestigious film festival has recognised my work.”</p>

<p>Tripathi has also been nominated for the Best Performance (Male) in the film category for Ludo and for the Best Performance (Male) in series for Mirzapur 2. His short film Laali also made it to the festival this year.</p>

<p>The award will be presented by director Anurag Kashyap.</p>

<p>The festival’s director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, said that Pankaj is being identified and honoured with the award for his performance in various films. He added, “We at IFFM are elated to present one of our highest awards to the prolific actor, Pankaj Tripathi. With his acting prowess and unsurpassed talent, he makes every character riveting. IFFM has always stood for diversity through cinema and Pankaj Tripathi is an embodiment of the same. He plays diverse roles with such finesse making him perfect for this award.”</p>


Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi who was recently seen in feature film ‘Mimi’ will be honoured with Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 20.

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi who was recently seen in feature film ‘Mimi’ will be honoured with Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 20. An actor who has given us a wide range of characters that we today love and adore, will be recognised for his work in films and shows in India. From ‘Ludo’ to ‘Mirzapur’ or ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, Pankaj has managed to impress one and all with his on-screen performances. Speaking about the award, Pankaj said, “My intent is to perform to the best of my capabilities, and I am so grateful that my performances are appreciated by the audience. I am truly honoured and equally humbled to receive this award and it makes me very happy that such a prestigious film festival has recognised my work.” Tripathi has also been nominated for the Best Performance (Male) in the film category for Ludo and for the Best Performance (Male) in series for Mirzapur 2. His short film Laali also made it to the festival this year. The award will be presented by director Anurag Kashyap. The festival’s director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, said that Pankaj is being identified and honoured with the award for his performance in various films. He added, “We at IFFM are elated to present one of our highest awards to the prolific actor, Pankaj Tripathi. With his acting prowess and unsurpassed talent, he makes every character riveting. IFFM has always stood for diversity through cinema and Pankaj Tripathi is an embodiment of the same. He plays diverse roles with such finesse making him perfect for this award.”

Pankaj Tripathi to be honoured with the Diversity in Cinema Award at IFFM

<p>Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bell Bottom’ was hit with piracy today as his film ‘Bell Bottom’ landed in theatres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian theatres saw an opening with the Akshay Kumar starrer for the first time since they got shut due to the second wave of coronavirus. Starring Akshay, Lara Dutta and Vaani Kapoor, the film was leaked within a few hours of its release.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bellbottom-review-its-an-akshay-kumar-show-all-the-way-and-we-arent-complaining-406726" hreflang="en">'BellBottom' review: It's an Akshay Kumar show all the way and we aren't complaining&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>According to reports, the film is available for free streaming on various piracy websites including Tamilrockers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the film has received a positive response from the audience and critics alike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While it’s too soon to say anything about the box office numbers, Akshay Kumar is hopeful for the film as he was heard discussing a sequel to the film. He said earlier that the way films ends, there is a scope for a sequel to Bell Bottom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akshay is currently in London as he is all set to start shooting for his new film. The film will also star Rakul Preet Singh. Apart from this, Akshay will be next seen in ‘Raksha Bandhan’, ‘Bachchan Pandey’, ‘Ram Setu’, ' Atrangi Re’ and ready for release‘Sooryavanshi’.</p>


Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bell Bottom’ was hit with piracy today as his film ‘Bell Bottom’ landed in theatres. Indian theatres saw an opening with the Akshay Kumar starrer for the first time since they got shut due to the second wave of coronavirus.

Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bell Bottom’ was hit with piracy today as his film ‘Bell Bottom’ landed in theatres. Indian theatres saw an opening with the Akshay Kumar starrer for the first time since they got shut due to the second wave of coronavirus. Starring Akshay, Lara Dutta and Vaani Kapoor, the film was leaked within a few hours of its release. 'BellBottom' review: It's an Akshay Kumar show all the way and we aren't complaining According to reports, the film is available for free streaming on various piracy websites including Tamilrockers. Meanwhile, the film has received a positive response from the audience and critics alike. While it’s too soon to say anything about the box office numbers, Akshay Kumar is hopeful for the film as he was heard discussing a sequel to the film. He said earlier that the way films ends, there is a scope for a sequel to Bell Bottom. Akshay is currently in London as he is all set to start shooting for his new film. The film will also star Rakul Preet Singh. Apart from this, Akshay will be next seen in ‘Raksha Bandhan’, ‘Bachchan Pandey’, ‘Ram Setu’, ' Atrangi Re’ and ready for release‘Sooryavanshi’.

Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' leaked online hours after theatrical release

<p>Anupam Kher and Robert De Niro met up recently and the Bollywodo actor couldn’t stop raving about the amazing evening they spent together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing a couple of pictures with Robert De Niro, Anupam thanked him for “delicious dinner” as he wished the Hollywood star on his 78th birthday which was earlier this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the pictures, Anupam Kher and Robert De Niro posed together for the camera from a hotel room. While Anupam wore a grey shirt with black pants, Robert opted for a polo T-shirt, jacket and beige pants. He captioned the post: "Dear Mr. #DeNiro! Wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday!! May God give you all the happiness in the world. You have inspired generations of actors all over the world. On a personal level every moment spent with you is most precious and a big learning experience! Thank you for the most delicious dinner and an amazing evening few days back!! #RobertDeNiro #GodFatherOfActing #Friend #Inspiration #YourBestIsToday."</p>

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<p>In the pictures, Anupam Kher was also seen gifting the star his book ‘Your Best Day Is Today!’. They were both in New York at the time. Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-actor-daniel-craig-will-not-leave-any-money-for-his-kids-as-he-doesnt-like-inheritance-406645" hreflang="en">James Bond actor Daniel Craig will not leave any money for his kids as he doesn't like 'inheritance'</a></p>

<p>Anupam Kher is currently in the US. He is busy with shooting for ‘Shiv Shastri Balboa’. He also had a feature with Neena Gupta. The movie will be directed by Ajayan Venugopalan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-did-katrina-kaif-and-vicky-kaushal-have-a-secret-engagement-heres-the-full-truth-406630" hreflang="en">Did Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have a secret engagement? Here's the full truth</a></p>


Anupam Kher and Robert De Niro met up recently and the Bollywodo actor couldn’t stop raving about the amazing evening they spent together. Sharing a couple of pictures with Robert De Niro, Anupam thanked him for “delicious dinner” as he wished the Hollywood star on his 78th birthday which was earlier this week.

Anupam Kher and Robert De Niro met up recently and the Bollywodo actor couldn’t stop raving about the amazing evening they spent together. Sharing a couple of pictures with Robert De Niro, Anupam thanked him for “delicious dinner” as he wished the Hollywood star on his 78th birthday which was earlier this week. In the pictures, Anupam Kher and Robert De Niro posed together for the camera from a hotel room. While Anupam wore a grey shirt with black pants, Robert opted for a polo T-shirt, jacket and beige pants. He captioned the post: "Dear Mr. #DeNiro! Wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday!! May God give you all the happiness in the world. You have inspired generations of actors all over the world. On a personal level every moment spent with you is most precious and a big learning experience! Thank you for the most delicious dinner and an amazing evening few days back!! #RobertDeNiro #GodFatherOfActing #Friend #Inspiration #YourBestIsToday." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) × In the pictures, Anupam Kher was also seen gifting the star his book ‘Your Best Day Is Today!’. They were both in New York at the time. Also Read: James Bond actor Daniel Craig will not leave any money for his kids as he doesn't like 'inheritance' Anupam Kher is currently in the US. He is busy with shooting for ‘Shiv Shastri Balboa’. He also had a feature with Neena Gupta. The movie will be directed by Ajayan Venugopalan. Also read: Did Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have a secret engagement? Here's the full truth

Anupam Kher can't stop raving about 'amazing evening' with 'Godfather' Robert De Niro

<p>World Humanitarian Day, August 19,&nbsp;is a global celebration of people helping people. It is intended to raise public awareness regarding humanitarian assistance worldwide and today we acknowledge some do-gooders in the Hindi film industry who did their best to alleviate gloom during the worst phase of the pandemic:</p>

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<p><strong>Sonu Sood:</strong> The actor&nbsp;turned into a virtual superman for legions of vulnerable migrants when he mobilised resources and goodwill during the first lockdown to ferry them to their homes. Be it arranging chartered flights or buses, providing safe places for isolation, oxygen stocks, critical medical assistance or connecting directly with people in distress, he became a one-man army as he rescued, healed and helped countless people who needed a helping hand. His charity foundation is a force of good today and demonstrates the power of one in changing the lives of many. &nbsp;He has also launched 'Sanjeevani - A Shot of Life,' an initiative to encourage people to get vaccinated.</p>

<h2>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-humanitarian-day-2021-history-significance-challenges-and-all-you-need-to-know-406840">World Humanitarian Day 2021: History, significance, challenges and all you need to know</a></h2>

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<p><strong>Anand Pandit:</strong> During the pandemic, veteran producer and real estate magnet Anand Pandit not only &nbsp;sponsored a vaccination drive to help all workers associated with IFTDA (Indian Film &amp; Television Directors' Association) but also took care of the daily wagers working on his building and film projects. He also provided medical kits and funded medical check-ups for those who could not afford it. He&nbsp;gave around 250 apartments to the BMC (The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai) to accommodate over 1000 patients. &nbsp;He was also in news recently for &nbsp;collaborating with Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn to open COVID relief centres, complete with beds and oxygen support in Dadar and Juhu areas of Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Shah Rukh Khan:</strong> From donating 20,000 N-95 masks to Kerala, 2,000 PPE kits to health workers in Chhattisgarh to providing 500 Remdesivir injections for &nbsp;COVID-19 positive patients in Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan has been quietly helping out in various capacities during the pandemic. His Meer Foundation has been spearheading many relief activities. He and wife Gauri Khan, also offered their four-storey personal office space for treating COVID-19 patients and the actor has also taken the help of his other companies - Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Red Chillies VFX - to help &nbsp;central and state agencies. Meer Foundation also tied up with Ek Saath - The Earth Foundation to meet the daily food requirements of over 5500 families for at least a month in Mumbai.</p>

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<p><strong>Rohit Shetty: </strong>Bollywood’s hit machine Rohit Shetty also did his bit during the worst months of the pandemic by contributing towards 250 hospital beds including additional medical facilities at the Guru Tegh Bahadur COVID Care Centre in Delhi. The Mumbai Police Commissioner also thanked filmmaker Shetty for his help towards &nbsp;facilitating unlimited occupancy in 11 hotels &nbsp;for &nbsp;on-duty personnel who were working day and night during the early months of the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Aditya Chopra: </strong>This reclusive head of Yash Raj Films, stayed as always out of limelight as he helmed major relief efforts during the pandemic. He opened up the kitchen at YRF Studios to provide meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and to people in Andheri’s quarantine centres. He&nbsp;diverted the funds meant for the golden jubilee celebrations of Yash Raj Films to help the industry’s daily wage earners. He also&nbsp;launched the Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative to provide financial support to thousands of film industry workers. During the lockdown, he also helped thousands of daily wage earners, women and senior citizens of the film industry by crediting Rs 5000 directly into their bank accounts. His team also led the distribution of ration kits to distressed families of industry workers for an entire month through their NGO partners Youth Feed India.</p>


World Humanitarian Day, August 19, is a global celebration of people helping people. It is intended to raise public awareness regarding humanitarian assistance worldwide and today we acknowledge some do-gooders in the Hindi film industry who did their best to alleviate gloom during the worst phase of the pandemic: Sonu Sood: The actor turned into a virtual superman for legions of vulnerable migrants when he mobilised resources and goodwill during the first lockdown to ferry them to their homes.

World Humanitarian Day, August 19, is a global celebration of people helping people. It is intended to raise public awareness regarding humanitarian assistance worldwide and today we acknowledge some do-gooders in the Hindi film industry who did their best to alleviate gloom during the worst phase of the pandemic: Sonu Sood: The actor turned into a virtual superman for legions of vulnerable migrants when he mobilised resources and goodwill during the first lockdown to ferry them to their homes. Be it arranging chartered flights or buses, providing safe places for isolation, oxygen stocks, critical medical assistance or connecting directly with people in distress, he became a one-man army as he rescued, healed and helped countless people who needed a helping hand. His charity foundation is a force of good today and demonstrates the power of one in changing the lives of many. He has also launched 'Sanjeevani - A Shot of Life,' an initiative to encourage people to get vaccinated. Also read: World Humanitarian Day 2021: History, significance, challenges and all you need to know Anand Pandit: During the pandemic, veteran producer and real estate magnet Anand Pandit not only sponsored a vaccination drive to help all workers associated with IFTDA (Indian Film & Television Directors' Association) but also took care of the daily wagers working on his building and film projects. He also provided medical kits and funded medical check-ups for those who could not afford it. He gave around 250 apartments to the BMC (The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai) to accommodate over 1000 patients. He was also in news recently for collaborating with Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn to open COVID relief centres, complete with beds and oxygen support in Dadar and Juhu areas of Mumbai. Shah Rukh Khan: From donating 20,000 N-95 masks to Kerala, 2,000 PPE kits to health workers in Chhattisgarh to providing 500 Remdesivir injections for COVID-19 positive patients in Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan has been quietly helping out in various capacities during the pandemic. His Meer Foundation has been spearheading many relief activities. He and wife Gauri Khan, also offered their four-storey personal office space for treating COVID-19 patients and the actor has also taken the help of his other companies - Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Red Chillies VFX - to help central and state agencies. Meer Foundation also tied up with Ek Saath - The Earth Foundation to meet the daily food requirements of over 5500 families for at least a month in Mumbai. Rohit Shetty: Bollywood’s hit machine Rohit Shetty also did his bit during the worst months of the pandemic by contributing towards 250 hospital beds including additional medical facilities at the Guru Tegh Bahadur COVID Care Centre in Delhi. The Mumbai Police Commissioner also thanked filmmaker Shetty for his help towards facilitating unlimited occupancy in 11 hotels for on-duty personnel who were working day and night during the early months of the pandemic. Aditya Chopra: This reclusive head of Yash Raj Films, stayed as always out of limelight as he helmed major relief efforts during the pandemic. He opened up the kitchen at YRF Studios to provide meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and to people in Andheri’s quarantine centres. He diverted the funds meant for the golden jubilee celebrations of Yash Raj Films to help the industry’s daily wage earners. He also launched the Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative to provide financial support to thousands of film industry workers. During the lockdown, he also helped thousands of daily wage earners, women and senior citizens of the film industry by crediting Rs 5000 directly into their bank accounts. His team also led the distribution of ration kits to distressed families of industry workers for an entire month through their NGO partners Youth Feed India.

On World Humanitarian Day, 5 celebs who extended Covid relief when it mattered most

<p>‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ is a new comedy show that promises to bring back the good old 90’s charm with a touch of modern sensibilities. Written and conceptualised by comedians Amit Tandon and Gursimran Khamba, the satirical show, they believe, will be relatable to people from all walks of life.</p>

<p>In conversation with WION, the two talked about their vision for the comedy show, the need for it and how they are bringing alive Jaspal Bhatti’s ‘Flop Show’ in 2021. Formatted as a six-episode show, Amit Tandon and Gursimran Khamba are bringing back the golden jodi of Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak as hosts.</p>

<p><em>Excerpts from the conversation:&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>WION: How was ‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ conceptualised? What is the format of the comedy show?</strong></p>

<p>Gursimran Khamba: Amit sir and I are huge fans of satire shows of the early 90s. We felt that a lot of stuff we see on various platforms today is dark and heavy. We really wanted to do this family friendly, fun show, something we grew up watching. Chalo Koi Baat Nahi is a mix of sketch and standup. A nod to 90s comedy but upgraded with modern sensibilities. That’s the tone and humour of the show.</p>

<p>Amit Tandon: The show will have character-based sketches. Every episode will deal with one issue -- education, sports, weather and so on. In every episode, there will be 4 different sketches, so you can expect small stories with different characters each time. This has been put together by hosts Vinay and Ranvir. They will do standup and host in between sketches. What we have tried to do is bring a different vibe to every sketch -- songs, poems and proper storylines. None of the sketches are on stage but in different locations. Closest reference to Chalo Koi Baat Nahi is&nbsp;Jaspal Bhatti’s show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gursimran Khamba: As an example, one major song sequence is in a hospital episode where there are three schools of medicine trying to convince that their medicine is the best via Qawwali. The father is allopathy, mother is homeopathy while grandfather is ayurveda. The music is done by this young talent Youtuber Jaipdeep who I accidentally came across a couple of years ago. The best part of the show is that while you’ll see the most popular names that people are aware of, you’ll also get to know new talent.</p>

<p>Watch the trailer here:</p>

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<p><strong>WION: Was it a conscious decision to bring Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey together like this after so many years?</strong></p>

<p>Khamba: Amit sir and I always wanted sutradhars who we would be excited to work with and those that match the tone of the show. Chalo Koi Baat Nahi plays on nostalgia and Vinay and Ranvir are the perfect combination for this. We have not seen them together like this in 15 years. They fit the tone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: Is the show a pandemic baby?</strong></p>

<p>Amit: We have been speaking about ideas since 2019. We had a couple of formats in mind, but this worked the best.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khamba: A lot of stuff on OTT &nbsp;is heavy. While we thought about this before the pandemic, this is the best time to premiere it as the circumstances solidifies our belief in the need for such a show when these last two years have been super stressful for everyone. It makes sense for a show like this to come out at this time.</p>

<p><strong>WION: What are your expectations from the show?</strong></p>

<p>Amit: I just want people to watch the show and remember it the next day. That is my ideal reaction. Today there’s so many sources of fun, comic content. When you open your Whatsapp, you get atleast 50 new jokes everyday but how many do you remember when you wake up the next day? You just read and smile and forget about it. We wanted to create comedy that stays with you for longer than a day and people talk about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khamba: We had a vision of what we wanted it to be but what we can control is how it turns out. It’s so rare that something translates from paper to screen without much changes. I feel we managed to do that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I love silly stuff. I tried to give a certain sense of silliness. I’m giving away a joke so that you get a sense of it. So there’s a joke on hospitals with a guy who works there. He says ‘Aap humare world famous doctor Bajaj se operation karwa lijiye, aajkal ICU se zada news mein dikhaye dete hain’ (Get operated from our world famous doctor Bajaj, he’s more in the news than in the ICU). In my head it's damn funny, it's silly. If one or two people remember it and tell me, I'll be happy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: Having been a standup comedian yourselves, how much do you think has the comic scene in India changed, in terms of content, audience tolerance and exposure in general?</strong></p>

<p>Amit Tandon: Comedy in 2009/2010 was an elite format. Only people who had seen comedy in a club in New York or London would watch it. We had limited places in Delhi, Mumbai to perform. It was largely in English but slowly in the last five years, comedy has moved from being just an English format, limited to cosmo, to a format where stories are coming from every part of India. Now you will see comedians doing comedy which is going viral, not limited to English but Hindi-driven. They are not from Mumbai or Delhi but people who have grown up in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities and they are bringing their stories. In 2009, selling five tickets was a job. In 2016, Zakir Khan sold 10000 tickets in one day. That’s where comedy has come. Talking of tolerance, it’s more about perception than what is happening on ground. People are saying what they want to say. In 11 years there has been one arrest of a comedian, so we can’t say there is zero tolerance. I don’t think it’s that bad.</p>

<p>Gursimran Khamba: It’s turned into an industry. When we started, we didn’t know what we were doing. We were mimicking the West, we hadn’t found our voice. A lot of comedians including me were just trying to be cool. If I was asked to do Chalo Koi Baat Nahi 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have done it because this is a family show and I was then this kid trying to be cool. I agree with Amit sir that there has been a welcome transformation -- we have more stories and from all parts of the country like there’s this guy in our writers' room who was telling us that his raddiwala would give him amrood (guava) in return for old newspapers. While we were stumped at hearing this, he said it as a&nbsp;matter of fact, like it was a part of his existence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ is set to release on August 20, 2021 and will stream on SonyLIV. The show, originally in Hindi, will be dubbed in 2 languages -- Tamil and Telugu.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ is a new comedy show that promises to bring back the good old 90’s charm with a touch of modern sensibilities. Written and conceptualised by comedians Amit Tandon and Gursimran Khamba, the satirical show, they believe, will be relatable to people from all walks of life.

‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ is a new comedy show that promises to bring back the good old 90’s charm with a touch of modern sensibilities. Written and conceptualised by comedians Amit Tandon and Gursimran Khamba, the satirical show, they believe, will be relatable to people from all walks of life. In conversation with WION, the two talked about their vision for the comedy show, the need for it and how they are bringing alive Jaspal Bhatti’s ‘Flop Show’ in 2021. Formatted as a six-episode show, Amit Tandon and Gursimran Khamba are bringing back the golden jodi of Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak as hosts. Excerpts from the conversation: WION: How was ‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ conceptualised? What is the format of the comedy show? Gursimran Khamba: Amit sir and I are huge fans of satire shows of the early 90s. We felt that a lot of stuff we see on various platforms today is dark and heavy. We really wanted to do this family friendly, fun show, something we grew up watching. Chalo Koi Baat Nahi is a mix of sketch and standup. A nod to 90s comedy but upgraded with modern sensibilities. That’s the tone and humour of the show. Amit Tandon: The show will have character-based sketches. Every episode will deal with one issue -- education, sports, weather and so on. In every episode, there will be 4 different sketches, so you can expect small stories with different characters each time. This has been put together by hosts Vinay and Ranvir. They will do standup and host in between sketches. What we have tried to do is bring a different vibe to every sketch -- songs, poems and proper storylines. None of the sketches are on stage but in different locations. Closest reference to Chalo Koi Baat Nahi is Jaspal Bhatti’s show. Gursimran Khamba: As an example, one major song sequence is in a hospital episode where there are three schools of medicine trying to convince that their medicine is the best via Qawwali. The father is allopathy, mother is homeopathy while grandfather is ayurveda. The music is done by this young talent Youtuber Jaipdeep who I accidentally came across a couple of years ago. The best part of the show is that while you’ll see the most popular names that people are aware of, you’ll also get to know new talent. Watch the trailer here: WION: Was it a conscious decision to bring Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey together like this after so many years? Khamba: Amit sir and I always wanted sutradhars who we would be excited to work with and those that match the tone of the show. Chalo Koi Baat Nahi plays on nostalgia and Vinay and Ranvir are the perfect combination for this. We have not seen them together like this in 15 years. They fit the tone. WION: Is the show a pandemic baby? Amit: We have been speaking about ideas since 2019. We had a couple of formats in mind, but this worked the best. Khamba: A lot of stuff on OTT is heavy. While we thought about this before the pandemic, this is the best time to premiere it as the circumstances solidifies our belief in the need for such a show when these last two years have been super stressful for everyone. It makes sense for a show like this to come out at this time. WION: What are your expectations from the show? Amit: I just want people to watch the show and remember it the next day. That is my ideal reaction. Today there’s so many sources of fun, comic content. When you open your Whatsapp, you get atleast 50 new jokes everyday but how many do you remember when you wake up the next day? You just read and smile and forget about it. We wanted to create comedy that stays with you for longer than a day and people talk about it. Khamba: We had a vision of what we wanted it to be but what we can control is how it turns out. It’s so rare that something translates from paper to screen without much changes. I feel we managed to do that. I love silly stuff. I tried to give a certain sense of silliness. I’m giving away a joke so that you get a sense of it. So there’s a joke on hospitals with a guy who works there. He says ‘Aap humare world famous doctor Bajaj se operation karwa lijiye, aajkal ICU se zada news mein dikhaye dete hain’ (Get operated from our world famous doctor Bajaj, he’s more in the news than in the ICU). In my head it's damn funny, it's silly. If one or two people remember it and tell me, I'll be happy. WION: Having been a standup comedian yourselves, how much do you think has the comic scene in India changed, in terms of content, audience tolerance and exposure in general? Amit Tandon: Comedy in 2009/2010 was an elite format. Only people who had seen comedy in a club in New York or London would watch it. We had limited places in Delhi, Mumbai to perform. It was largely in English but slowly in the last five years, comedy has moved from being just an English format, limited to cosmo, to a format where stories are coming from every part of India. Now you will see comedians doing comedy which is going viral, not limited to English but Hindi-driven. They are not from Mumbai or Delhi but people who have grown up in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities and they are bringing their stories. In 2009, selling five tickets was a job. In 2016, Zakir Khan sold 10000 tickets in one day. That’s where comedy has come. Talking of tolerance, it’s more about perception than what is happening on ground. People are saying what they want to say. In 11 years there has been one arrest of a comedian, so we can’t say there is zero tolerance. I don’t think it’s that bad. Gursimran Khamba: It’s turned into an industry. When we started, we didn’t know what we were doing. We were mimicking the West, we hadn’t found our voice. A lot of comedians including me were just trying to be cool. If I was asked to do Chalo Koi Baat Nahi 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have done it because this is a family show and I was then this kid trying to be cool. I agree with Amit sir that there has been a welcome transformation -- we have more stories and from all parts of the country like there’s this guy in our writers' room who was telling us that his raddiwala would give him amrood (guava) in return for old newspapers. While we were stumped at hearing this, he said it as a matter of fact, like it was a part of his existence. ‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ is set to release on August 20, 2021 and will stream on SonyLIV. The show, originally in Hindi, will be dubbed in 2 languages -- Tamil and Telugu.

Interview: Gursimran Khamba, Amit Tandon promise a fun ride in new comedy show 'Chalo Koi Baat Nahi'

Gursimran Khamba, Amit Tandon promise a fun ride in new comedy show 'Chalo Koi Baat Nahi'

<p>Director Taika Waititi recently celebrated his 46th birthday and it seems his girlfriend Rita Ora helped him with all her heart.<br />
<br />
Taking to her Instagram, the singer gave a glimpse of the sizzling star-studded night by sharing candid photos from the evening. &nbsp;The series started with Ora and Taika picture, where the singer simply smiling, while the Oscar winner is looking at another side. Moving&nbsp;forward, other picture gave a glimpse of Taika and his cake with a band playing at the back.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The much in love couple were twinning in black colours. Ora was wearing a body-hugging sheer dress, meanwhile, 'Thor 4' director was keeping it simple with a basic shirt.</p>

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<p>In the same post, Waititi commented two heart emojis and a fire emoji. Meanwhile, Kate Beckinsale wrote, “Best gf 😍.”<br />
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Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of the 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles. Rumours of their relationship have been doing the rounds for the past few months now.&nbsp;<br />
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Few months back, Taika name trended on the Internet when a picture of him with his girlfriend Rita Ora and actress Tessa Thompson went viral. In the picture, the trio was seen cuddling and kissing each other.</p>


Director Taika Waititi recently celebrated his 46th birthday and it seems his girlfriend Rita Ora helped him with all her heart. Taking to her Instagram, the singer gave a glimpse of the sizzling star-studded night by sharing candid photos from the evening.

Director Taika Waititi recently celebrated his 46th birthday and it seems his girlfriend Rita Ora helped him with all her heart. Taking to her Instagram, the singer gave a glimpse of the sizzling star-studded night by sharing candid photos from the evening. The series started with Ora and Taika picture, where the singer simply smiling, while the Oscar winner is looking at another side. Moving forward, other picture gave a glimpse of Taika and his cake with a band playing at the back. The much in love couple were twinning in black colours. Ora was wearing a body-hugging sheer dress, meanwhile, 'Thor 4' director was keeping it simple with a basic shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RITA ORA (@ritaora) × In the same post, Waititi commented two heart emojis and a fire emoji. Meanwhile, Kate Beckinsale wrote, “Best gf 😍.” Singer Rita Ora and filmmaker actor Taika Waititi made their relationship official as they appeared together on the red carpet of the 'Suicide Squad 2' premiere in Los Angeles. Rumours of their relationship have been doing the rounds for the past few months now. Few months back, Taika name trended on the Internet when a picture of him with his girlfriend Rita Ora and actress Tessa Thompson went viral. In the picture, the trio was seen cuddling and kissing each other.

Rita Ora shares candid pics from boyfriend Taika Waititi’s 46th b'day party

<p>Oye Mamu!, a quirky comedy starring Ruslaan Mumtaz, Kulraj Randhawa and Gulshan Grover premiered recently&nbsp;and is in the news for bringing together comedy veterans like Asrani, Gulshan Grover, Tiku Talsania and Brijendra Kala. Making waves is Bollywood’s original ‘Bad Man’ Gulshan Grover in an unexpected avatar as Pinky Bhaiya. The cast of the feel-good caper recalled one moment in the shoot that did not really raise much laughter, though, in retrospect, it was funny!</p>

<p>Director Vikram Singh said,&nbsp;“I remember that day vividly. We were shooting at the Race Course and we were going to film a race with crowds and cast members in strategic locations for reaction shots. The unit had identified six locations from where the race was to be covered by six cameras and all the shooting protocols were in place with meticulous planning. A thorough recce had been done a couple of weeks earlier and each of the six units had designated assistants. It was all set to go without a hitch but then in a film shoot, no matter how well you plan, there’s always a curveball waiting for you!”</p>

<p>“When I came to know about the incident, I was tickled first then I quickly gathered that the crew members had been stung! I remember Vikram telling me, just as he was asking what in God’s name had happened to everyone, he felt a sting on his arm and the wave of pain made everything clear! A bunch of nasty wasps had nested in the tower and they hated this &nbsp;unwelcome intrusion by a noisy film crew!" said Gulshan Grover.</p>

<p>Vikram of course told the crew to abandon the post but they acted like thorough professionals, stood firm and left only after filming the sequence they were meant to. Ruslaan adds, “When you watch a film like ‘Oye Mamu!,’ you will not know the amount of serious hard work that has gone into every aspect of its making. Shooting a comedy is not just all fun and games and can occasionally sting too!”</p>

<p>Oye Mamu! &nbsp;is directed by Vikram Singh and produced by Nikhil Panchamiya &amp; Dilip Bafna under the banner, Fourth Wall Productions. The film features Ruslaan Mumtaz, Kulraj Randhawa, Gulshan Grover, Asrani, Tiku Talsania, Mohan Kapoor, Brijendra Kala, And Tanay Chheda in lead roles.</p>


Oye Mamu!, a quirky comedy starring Ruslaan Mumtaz, Kulraj Randhawa and Gulshan Grover premiered recently and is in the news for bringing together comedy veterans like Asrani, Gulshan Grover, Tiku Talsania and Brijendra Kala.

Oye Mamu!, a quirky comedy starring Ruslaan Mumtaz, Kulraj Randhawa and Gulshan Grover premiered recently and is in the news for bringing together comedy veterans like Asrani, Gulshan Grover, Tiku Talsania and Brijendra Kala. Making waves is Bollywood’s original ‘Bad Man’ Gulshan Grover in an unexpected avatar as Pinky Bhaiya. The cast of the feel-good caper recalled one moment in the shoot that did not really raise much laughter, though, in retrospect, it was funny! Director Vikram Singh said, “I remember that day vividly. We were shooting at the Race Course and we were going to film a race with crowds and cast members in strategic locations for reaction shots. The unit had identified six locations from where the race was to be covered by six cameras and all the shooting protocols were in place with meticulous planning. A thorough recce had been done a couple of weeks earlier and each of the six units had designated assistants. It was all set to go without a hitch but then in a film shoot, no matter how well you plan, there’s always a curveball waiting for you!” “When I came to know about the incident, I was tickled first then I quickly gathered that the crew members had been stung! I remember Vikram telling me, just as he was asking what in God’s name had happened to everyone, he felt a sting on his arm and the wave of pain made everything clear! A bunch of nasty wasps had nested in the tower and they hated this unwelcome intrusion by a noisy film crew!" said Gulshan Grover. Vikram of course told the crew to abandon the post but they acted like thorough professionals, stood firm and left only after filming the sequence they were meant to. Ruslaan adds, “When you watch a film like ‘Oye Mamu!,’ you will not know the amount of serious hard work that has gone into every aspect of its making. Shooting a comedy is not just all fun and games and can occasionally sting too!” Oye Mamu! is directed by Vikram Singh and produced by Nikhil Panchamiya & Dilip Bafna under the banner, Fourth Wall Productions. The film features Ruslaan Mumtaz, Kulraj Randhawa, Gulshan Grover, Asrani, Tiku Talsania, Mohan Kapoor, Brijendra Kala, And Tanay Chheda in lead roles.

Shooting a comedy is not all fun, can occasionally sting too: Gulshan Grover

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