<p>“Mental” is the word people impose on someone when they hear that person has a learning disability. Because in literal terms they don't know “what exactly is learning disability”! You can call it a learning disability, learning disorder or learning difficulty which is still a social stigma. October is observed as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. It is the way a person's brain is "wired" or you can also say when a person lacks certain skills. The child has difficulty in coding and decoding the science. If we talk about its forms, the most common ones are dyslexia (difficulty with words), dysgraphia (difficulty with handwriting), and dyscalculia (difficulty with calculations).</p>

<p>According to Occupational Therapist Dr Radha R Gourisariya who works for kids with special needs, the prevalence of specific learning disability is 15 per cent, out of which 12 per cent - dysgraphia, 11 per cent - dyslexia, and 10 per cent - dyscalculia.</p>

<p>She also shared that how she came across a student who wanted to be an automobile engineer but his parents wanted to drop his maths and science as CBSE has the provision to exempt it in 9th Grade.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Inspiring, but saddening in a way, was the example of Manu Arora, who for her son turned into a special educator from fashion textile designer. Because instead of getting help, she received complaints from her son's school teachers. But other parents still refrain from coming out in open and accept that their kid has some difficulty. And then there are a different set of parents too who think that their kid should be away from the children with learning disabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The right to education makes it mandatory to admit children with special needs in their school and have a special educator for them.</p>

<p>Radha shares that now the focus has been shifted on inclusion which is also helping students to cope up with their difficulties. In inclusion, they share the classrooms with students who are not diagnosed with any difficulty.</p>

<p>The “difficulty's existence” came out in open when Aamir Khan starrer "Taare Zameen Par" (titled Like Stars on Earth internationally) hit the box office that focused on dyslexia. The movie gives a message that it is not always that the child tends to avoid studies and is carefree, but there can be highly probable chances of the child suffering from something that he is not able to express. High time we as a society shun this taboo.</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) </em>&nbsp;</p>

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“Mental” is the word people impose on someone when they hear that person has a learning disability. Because in literal terms they don't know “what exactly is learning disability”!

“Mental” is the word people impose on someone when they hear that person has a learning disability. Because in literal terms they don't know “what exactly is learning disability”! You can call it a learning disability, learning disorder or learning difficulty which is still a social stigma. October is observed as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. It is the way a person's brain is "wired" or you can also say when a person lacks certain skills. The child has difficulty in coding and decoding the science. If we talk about its forms, the most common ones are dyslexia (difficulty with words), dysgraphia (difficulty with handwriting), and dyscalculia (difficulty with calculations). According to Occupational Therapist Dr Radha R Gourisariya who works for kids with special needs, the prevalence of specific learning disability is 15 per cent, out of which 12 per cent - dysgraphia, 11 per cent - dyslexia, and 10 per cent - dyscalculia. She also shared that how she came across a student who wanted to be an automobile engineer but his parents wanted to drop his maths and science as CBSE has the provision to exempt it in 9th Grade. × Inspiring, but saddening in a way, was the example of Manu Arora, who for her son turned into a special educator from fashion textile designer. Because instead of getting help, she received complaints from her son's school teachers. But other parents still refrain from coming out in open and accept that their kid has some difficulty. And then there are a different set of parents too who think that their kid should be away from the children with learning disabilities. The right to education makes it mandatory to admit children with special needs in their school and have a special educator for them. Radha shares that now the focus has been shifted on inclusion which is also helping students to cope up with their difficulties. In inclusion, they share the classrooms with students who are not diagnosed with any difficulty. The “difficulty's existence” came out in open when Aamir Khan starrer "Taare Zameen Par" (titled Like Stars on Earth internationally) hit the box office that focused on dyslexia. The movie gives a message that it is not always that the child tends to avoid studies and is carefree, but there can be highly probable chances of the child suffering from something that he is not able to express. High time we as a society shun this taboo. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Not every kid gets a teacher like Aamir Khan in 'Taare Zameen Par'

<p>The trailer of 'Saand Ki Aankh' has received a great response on social media. Featuring actresses Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu, the film narrates the story of two sharpshooters from Haryana, sisters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar who took up the sport post 60 and won medals.&nbsp;<br />
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The actresses have had to wear heavy makeup and use prosthetics to look their part in the film. While most have lauded the trailer, there is a section which has argued that how director Tushar Hiranandani and producer Anurag Kashyap could have cast senior actresses in the roles something that both Neena Gupta and Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli have agreed to.&nbsp;<br />
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Now reacting to the controversy, Taapsee Pannu has written a long post on Twitter where she pointed out how no one had raised fingers on Anupam Kher’s look in 'Saaransh' or Aamir Khan’s casting as a college student in '3 Idiots'.&nbsp;<br />
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“I wonder…I just wonder…do we ever want to embrace the positivity or just keep latching onto negativity and glorifying it to save our lack of risk-taking tendencies? Have we really lost our shoulder along with our spine to support people who venture out of their comfort zone to bring about a change???? Or it’s just reserved for 2 females at a relatively nascent stage of their career who venture out to do something, which we were told, most of the people turned down?” read her post.<br />
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“Did we ask the same question when we all loved what Anupam Kher did in Saaransh? Did we question when Nargis Dutt played mother to Sunil Dutt? Did we question John Travolta for playing a woman in Hairspray? Did we question Eddie Murphy for playing a white Jewish man in Coming to America? Did we question when Aamir Khan played a college kid in 3 Idiots? And in the future, are we going to question Ayushmann Khurrana for playing a gay man in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan? Or are these lovely allegations and questions only reserved for us???" the post further read.&nbsp;</p>

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So all you lovely people here goes my RESPONSE -<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaandKiAankh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaandKiAankh</a> <a href="https://t.co/guldaTWaks">pic.twitter.com/guldaTWaks</a></p>
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<p>The actress ended the note by thanking everyone for paying attention to a film ‘with a big heart’ and asked everyone to watch 'Saand Ki Aankh' in theatres.<br />
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<p>Meanwhile, Rangoli Chandel stated that how Kangana had been offered the role and she had recommended names of Gupta and Shabana Azmi to the makers as she felt they would do justice to the film.&nbsp;<br />
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Bankrolled by Anurag Kashyap, 'Saand Ki Aankh' will release this Diwali.</p>


The trailer of 'Saand Ki Aankh' has received a great response on social media. Featuring actresses Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu, the film narrates the story of two sharpshooters from Haryana, sisters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar who took up the sport post 60 and won medals.

The trailer of 'Saand Ki Aankh' has received a great response on social media. Featuring actresses Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu, the film narrates the story of two sharpshooters from Haryana, sisters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar who took up the sport post 60 and won medals. The actresses have had to wear heavy makeup and use prosthetics to look their part in the film. While most have lauded the trailer, there is a section which has argued that how director Tushar Hiranandani and producer Anurag Kashyap could have cast senior actresses in the roles something that both Neena Gupta and Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli have agreed to. Now reacting to the controversy, Taapsee Pannu has written a long post on Twitter where she pointed out how no one had raised fingers on Anupam Kher’s look in 'Saaransh' or Aamir Khan’s casting as a college student in '3 Idiots'. “I wonder…I just wonder…do we ever want to embrace the positivity or just keep latching onto negativity and glorifying it to save our lack of risk-taking tendencies? Have we really lost our shoulder along with our spine to support people who venture out of their comfort zone to bring about a change???? Or it’s just reserved for 2 females at a relatively nascent stage of their career who venture out to do something, which we were told, most of the people turned down?” read her post. “Did we ask the same question when we all loved what Anupam Kher did in Saaransh? Did we question when Nargis Dutt played mother to Sunil Dutt? Did we question John Travolta for playing a woman in Hairspray? Did we question Eddie Murphy for playing a white Jewish man in Coming to America? Did we question when Aamir Khan played a college kid in 3 Idiots? And in the future, are we going to question Ayushmann Khurrana for playing a gay man in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan? Or are these lovely allegations and questions only reserved for us???" the post further read. I hope and can only hope this will answer the question once n for all coz honestly now it’s getting boring for us to repeat ourselves. So all you lovely people here goes my RESPONSE -#SaandKiAankh pic.twitter.com/guldaTWaks — taapsee pannu (@taapsee) September 24, 2019 × The actress ended the note by thanking everyone for paying attention to a film ‘with a big heart’ and asked everyone to watch 'Saand Ki Aankh' in theatres. Earlier, actress Neena Gupta had stated on Twitter that how some roles should be kept strictly for senior actresses like her. Yes i was just thinking about this hamari umar ke role toe kamsekam humse kara lo bhai https://t.co/6Fmrxn0HbE — Neena Gupta (@Neenagupta001) September 24, 2019 × Meanwhile, Rangoli Chandel stated that how Kangana had been offered the role and she had recommended names of Gupta and Shabana Azmi to the makers as she felt they would do justice to the film. Bankrolled by Anurag Kashyap, 'Saand Ki Aankh' will release this Diwali.

Taapsee Pannu on 'Saand Ki Aankh' casting row: Did we ask the same question to Aamir in '3 Idiots'? 

<p>Former actress Tanushree Dutta has criticised <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-back-in-gulshan-kumars-biopic-mogul-to-be-directed-by-subhash-kapoor-248783">Aamir Khan over his decision to do 'Mogul'</a>. The biopic on T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar is being helmed by Subhash Kapoor who has been accused of sexual harassment by actress Geetika Tyagi.&nbsp;<br />
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Aamir, who had initially stepped out of the film citing 'zero-tolerance for sexual harassment and predatory behaviour', on Monday announced he had decided to join back the team and work with Kapoor. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/aamir-khan-says-yes-to-subhash-kapoors-mogul-has-the-metoo-movement-become-hogwash-248881">Has the #MeToo movement become a hogwash in India?</a></p>

<p>Aamir in an interview later explained that he reconsidered after learning that Subhash Kapoor had lost several other projects because of Aamir's stand against him and that he "couldn't sleep at night because I used to constantly feel that my actions have inadvertently caused a person, about whose guilt I have absolutely no idea, to lose his right to work and earn a livelihood."</p>

<p>Aamir Khan specified that the sexual misconduct allegations by Geetika Tyagi are currently in court and "...until such time that the courts reach a conclusion, is it that he/she should not be allowed to work? Is he to just sit at home and not earn?"<br />
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Speaking to a daily, Dutta said, "How come nobody in Bollywood has sleepless nights when a woman becomes a victim of abuse and is not able to work due to the trauma and ostracisation... If he has agreed to hire this guy, why not hire the woman who suffered the consequences of his actions? Why do only the creepy men of Bollywood get compassion? Let the girls also see some of that saintly do-goodery."<br />
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"Compassion should be universal. If it's so selective as is being displayed by the Bollywood's bigwigs, then it's not compassion. It's convenience and ignorance. Nobody bothered to ask me how I was doing when my livelihood was snatched away after the 'Horn Ok Pleassss' harassment episode. No compassion for me, Aamir?" she further added. &nbsp;Dutta had accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of 'Horn OK Pleassss' in 2008. In September last year, as Dutta again spoke about the incident it heralded the #MeToo movement in India. In June 2019, Police gave <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-sexual-harassment-case-police-gives-nana-patekar-clean-chit-closes-the-case-226825">Nana Patekar a clean chit </a>on the case.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, actress Geetika Tyagi, who accused Kapoor of sexual harassment also expressed disappointment at Aamir's decision and stated that she wished Aamir had also heard her side of the story. "I had commended Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan because it gave hope to more women to speak up about their own stories. But I had never asked for it from them. Now that Subhash has been hired back, it's not like someone (from their end) reached out to me. It would have been a fair game had they considered both sides of the story."</p>


Former actress Tanushree Dutta has criticised Aamir Khan over his decision to do 'Mogul'. The biopic on T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar is being helmed by Subhash Kapoor who has been accused of sexual harassment by actress Geetika Tyagi.

Former actress Tanushree Dutta has criticised Aamir Khan over his decision to do 'Mogul'. The biopic on T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar is being helmed by Subhash Kapoor who has been accused of sexual harassment by actress Geetika Tyagi. Aamir, who had initially stepped out of the film citing 'zero-tolerance for sexual harassment and predatory behaviour', on Monday announced he had decided to join back the team and work with Kapoor. Also read: Has the #MeToo movement become a hogwash in India? Aamir in an interview later explained that he reconsidered after learning that Subhash Kapoor had lost several other projects because of Aamir's stand against him and that he "couldn't sleep at night because I used to constantly feel that my actions have inadvertently caused a person, about whose guilt I have absolutely no idea, to lose his right to work and earn a livelihood." Aamir Khan specified that the sexual misconduct allegations by Geetika Tyagi are currently in court and "...until such time that the courts reach a conclusion, is it that he/she should not be allowed to work? Is he to just sit at home and not earn?" Speaking to a daily, Dutta said, "How come nobody in Bollywood has sleepless nights when a woman becomes a victim of abuse and is not able to work due to the trauma and ostracisation... If he has agreed to hire this guy, why not hire the woman who suffered the consequences of his actions? Why do only the creepy men of Bollywood get compassion? Let the girls also see some of that saintly do-goodery." "Compassion should be universal. If it's so selective as is being displayed by the Bollywood's bigwigs, then it's not compassion. It's convenience and ignorance. Nobody bothered to ask me how I was doing when my livelihood was snatched away after the 'Horn Ok Pleassss' harassment episode. No compassion for me, Aamir?" she further added. Dutta had accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of 'Horn OK Pleassss' in 2008. In September last year, as Dutta again spoke about the incident it heralded the #MeToo movement in India. In June 2019, Police gave Nana Patekar a clean chit on the case. Meanwhile, actress Geetika Tyagi, who accused Kapoor of sexual harassment also expressed disappointment at Aamir's decision and stated that she wished Aamir had also heard her side of the story. "I had commended Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan because it gave hope to more women to speak up about their own stories. But I had never asked for it from them. Now that Subhash has been hired back, it's not like someone (from their end) reached out to me. It would have been a fair game had they considered both sides of the story."

Tanushree Dutta slams Aamir Khan for saying yes to working with Subhash Kapoor in 'Mogul'

<p>When the first tirade on sexual offenders started in India, several cans of worms opened up. Women across sectors came out and perhaps for the first time spoke against sexual offenders- naming and shaming them on public platforms and social media. Some of the big names from almost every industry were outed for their behaviour. These women were cheered, encouraged and given support by men and women alike, film stars and politicians alike for speaking up. It seemed that the #MeToo movement had, at last, arrived in India, with women finally finding their voice against the injustice they had faced. This was in September 2018. &nbsp;But a year later, somehow, things seemed to have drastically changed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of #MeToo movement, Aamir Khan, known for being always politically correct, and for imparting life lessons through his films- had withdrawn from a film called 'Mogul' &nbsp;back in 2018 when the film's director Subhash Kapoor was accused of sexual harassment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a long post on Twitter, Aamir and his filmmaker wife Kiran Rao had then stated that their production house Aamir Khan Productions 'followed zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour'. 'Later during an appearance in chat show 'Koffee With Karan', Khan was even credited for being the path breaker and heralding a new wave in the Hindi film industry by disassociating himself from those accused and thereby setting an example. Actors Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan had followed suit as both publicly disassociated themselves from Sajid Khan and Vikas Bahl - directors of their upcoming films accused of sexual misconduct.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With big names supporting the movement, it seemed that Bollywood had finally got its watershed moment and one had hoped that the rampant abuse of power in exchange of sexual favours in the film industry would finally be coming to an end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A year later, things seemed to have digressed. Aamir Khan is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-back-in-gulshan-kumars-biopic-mogul-to-be-directed-by-subhash-kapoor-248783">back on board in 'Mogul' </a>with Subhash Kapoor as the director. While the announcement was greeted with excitement by actor's fans, one can't help but wonder whether Khan's move earlier was just hogwash.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Khan in an interview to a daily on Tuesday stated that he realised that Kapoor was out of job after he stepped out of the project. "I couldn’t sleep at night because I used to constantly feel that my actions have inadvertently caused a person, about whose guilt I have absolutely no idea, to lose his right to work and earn a livelihood," said Aamir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Anu Malik, another celebrity accused of sexual misconduct by singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit, made a comeback on popular singing reality show 'Indian Idol' as one of the celebrity judges. Malik had to step down last year when his name had come up with other prominent figures in the offenders' list. &nbsp;Just like Malik, Vikas Bahl was credited for his work as a director on 'Super 30' after an 'internal committee' gave him a clean chit- weeks before his film 'Super 30' was to release. So was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-sexual-harassment-case-police-gives-nana-patekar-clean-chit-closes-the-case-226825">Nana Patekar </a>who was given the clean chit by Mumbai Police earlier in June this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In fact, Tanushree Dutta's 10-year-old case of sexual harassment on film sets 'Horn Ok Pleassss' had spearheaded the #MeToo campaign in India. Dutta, who has since then taken a break from films, &nbsp;had accused Patekar of sexual harassment on the film sets- a fact that was corroborated by journalist Janice Sequeira who was present on the sets when the incident had taken place in 2008. Yet, 11 years down line, with enough video evidence as well as eye witness accounts that proved Dutta right, the Police decided to shut the case after a preliminary round of investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What changed in a year so much that those who were outed for their behaviour, have suddenly got validation from those who matter?</p>

<p>Going by the recent cases, fighting a sexual harassment case seems to be a lonely battle where the perpetrators are often validated by those in power and the victim/survivor is often left alone to fend for themselves. They may cry hoarse proving their truth but they get minimal support from the judiciary or the society at large.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Celebrities like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan yield a lot of influence on the public thanks to their films and the huge fan base. Cases of sexual misconduct are perhaps the most sensitive of them all and celebrities backing in some way those who are at wrong proves that how the climate for change is not really conducive in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Hollywood, &nbsp;the #MeToo movement got prominence in 2017 when film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and rape by multiple women. Other prominent names like Bill Cosby, Kevin Spacey and R Kelly were also named as perpetrators. Spacey was in fact replaced from 'All The Money In The World' by Christopher Pummer soon after the case came into light. Spacey had already shot 90 per cent of the movie when director Ridley Scott decided to replace him in the light of the accusations against him. &nbsp;Cases against all these men are still on trial and Hollywood has consciously tried to distance itself from them. But that doesn't seem to be the case in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ajay Devgn, the producer and lead actor of 'De De Pyaar De' did not feel the need to replace Alok Nath even after TV producer Vinta Nanda gave a detailed account of how Nath had raped her 20 years back. The Cine Artist Body may have banned Nath, but it has not stopped makers from casting him in films.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Has the #MeToo movement been reduced to a token service in India? By working with those accused, aren't actors and producers questioning the truth of the victims?</p>

<p>Aamir alleges that he and Rao spoke to several women who have worked with Kapoor in the past who have stated that he has been at his best behaviour and speaking to these women assured Khan to get back to the project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even if a person has had a spotless record, does that give him the leeway to misbehave with an individual and should one be pardoned for one slip? Should a one-off case be discredited? Shouldn't a proper investigation take place before a clean chit is given?</p>

<p>Aamir Khan may have his reasons of getting back to the project but it still sets a wrong example for those who may look up to him and others like him for support and justice. By agreeing to be a part of a film made by a man accused of sexual harassment, Aamir has not only failed the victim but several others who may never speak up knowing that the outcome would not be in their favour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Women have been marginalized in society since time immemorial. Victim blaming has been part of the culture since eternity. But perhaps now is the time to step up. The #MeToo movement may have given women the voice to speak up but as a society, we still need to take giant leaps to help, support and give strength to those who have been wronged.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


When the first tirade on sexual offenders started in India, several cans of worms opened up. Women across sectors came out and perhaps for the first time spoke against sexual offenders- naming and shaming them on public platforms and social media.

When the first tirade on sexual offenders started in India, several cans of worms opened up. Women across sectors came out and perhaps for the first time spoke against sexual offenders- naming and shaming them on public platforms and social media. Some of the big names from almost every industry were outed for their behaviour. These women were cheered, encouraged and given support by men and women alike, film stars and politicians alike for speaking up. It seemed that the #MeToo movement had, at last, arrived in India, with women finally finding their voice against the injustice they had faced. This was in September 2018. But a year later, somehow, things seemed to have drastically changed. In the wake of #MeToo movement, Aamir Khan, known for being always politically correct, and for imparting life lessons through his films- had withdrawn from a film called 'Mogul' back in 2018 when the film's director Subhash Kapoor was accused of sexual harassment. In a long post on Twitter, Aamir and his filmmaker wife Kiran Rao had then stated that their production house Aamir Khan Productions 'followed zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour'. 'Later during an appearance in chat show 'Koffee With Karan', Khan was even credited for being the path breaker and heralding a new wave in the Hindi film industry by disassociating himself from those accused and thereby setting an example. Actors Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan had followed suit as both publicly disassociated themselves from Sajid Khan and Vikas Bahl - directors of their upcoming films accused of sexual misconduct. With big names supporting the movement, it seemed that Bollywood had finally got its watershed moment and one had hoped that the rampant abuse of power in exchange of sexual favours in the film industry would finally be coming to an end. A year later, things seemed to have digressed. Aamir Khan is back on board in 'Mogul' with Subhash Kapoor as the director. While the announcement was greeted with excitement by actor's fans, one can't help but wonder whether Khan's move earlier was just hogwash. Khan in an interview to a daily on Tuesday stated that he realised that Kapoor was out of job after he stepped out of the project. "I couldn’t sleep at night because I used to constantly feel that my actions have inadvertently caused a person, about whose guilt I have absolutely no idea, to lose his right to work and earn a livelihood," said Aamir. On Tuesday, Anu Malik, another celebrity accused of sexual misconduct by singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit, made a comeback on popular singing reality show 'Indian Idol' as one of the celebrity judges. Malik had to step down last year when his name had come up with other prominent figures in the offenders' list. Just like Malik, Vikas Bahl was credited for his work as a director on 'Super 30' after an 'internal committee' gave him a clean chit- weeks before his film 'Super 30' was to release. So was Nana Patekar who was given the clean chit by Mumbai Police earlier in June this year. In fact, Tanushree Dutta's 10-year-old case of sexual harassment on film sets 'Horn Ok Pleassss' had spearheaded the #MeToo campaign in India. Dutta, who has since then taken a break from films, had accused Patekar of sexual harassment on the film sets- a fact that was corroborated by journalist Janice Sequeira who was present on the sets when the incident had taken place in 2008. Yet, 11 years down line, with enough video evidence as well as eye witness accounts that proved Dutta right, the Police decided to shut the case after a preliminary round of investigation. What changed in a year so much that those who were outed for their behaviour, have suddenly got validation from those who matter? Going by the recent cases, fighting a sexual harassment case seems to be a lonely battle where the perpetrators are often validated by those in power and the victim/survivor is often left alone to fend for themselves. They may cry hoarse proving their truth but they get minimal support from the judiciary or the society at large. Celebrities like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan yield a lot of influence on the public thanks to their films and the huge fan base. Cases of sexual misconduct are perhaps the most sensitive of them all and celebrities backing in some way those who are at wrong proves that how the climate for change is not really conducive in India. In Hollywood, the #MeToo movement got prominence in 2017 when film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and rape by multiple women. Other prominent names like Bill Cosby, Kevin Spacey and R Kelly were also named as perpetrators. Spacey was in fact replaced from 'All The Money In The World' by Christopher Pummer soon after the case came into light. Spacey had already shot 90 per cent of the movie when director Ridley Scott decided to replace him in the light of the accusations against him. Cases against all these men are still on trial and Hollywood has consciously tried to distance itself from them. But that doesn't seem to be the case in India. Ajay Devgn, the producer and lead actor of 'De De Pyaar De' did not feel the need to replace Alok Nath even after TV producer Vinta Nanda gave a detailed account of how Nath had raped her 20 years back. The Cine Artist Body may have banned Nath, but it has not stopped makers from casting him in films. Has the #MeToo movement been reduced to a token service in India? By working with those accused, aren't actors and producers questioning the truth of the victims? Aamir alleges that he and Rao spoke to several women who have worked with Kapoor in the past who have stated that he has been at his best behaviour and speaking to these women assured Khan to get back to the project. Even if a person has had a spotless record, does that give him the leeway to misbehave with an individual and should one be pardoned for one slip? Should a one-off case be discredited? Shouldn't a proper investigation take place before a clean chit is given? Aamir Khan may have his reasons of getting back to the project but it still sets a wrong example for those who may look up to him and others like him for support and justice. By agreeing to be a part of a film made by a man accused of sexual harassment, Aamir has not only failed the victim but several others who may never speak up knowing that the outcome would not be in their favour. Women have been marginalized in society since time immemorial. Victim blaming has been part of the culture since eternity. But perhaps now is the time to step up. The #MeToo movement may have given women the voice to speak up but as a society, we still need to take giant leaps to help, support and give strength to those who have been wronged. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Aamir Khan says 'yes' to Subhash Kapoor's 'Mogul': Has the #MeToo movement become hogwash?

<p>A year after he stepped out of 'Mogul', Aamir Khan has decided to rejoin the film.&nbsp;Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter on Monday to share the news.&nbsp;<br />
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"IT`S OFFICIAL... Aamir Khan reverses his decision... Decides to work with director Subhash Kapoor in #Mogul... The Gulshan Kumar biopic will star Aamir in central role," he wrote.</p>

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<p>Khan will be playing the lead role in the biopic based on T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar's life.&nbsp;<br />
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The `Dangal` actor`s decision to quit the film came after director Subhash Kapoor was found involved in a sexual harassment case last year.<br />
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"It was brought to our attention that someone we were about to begin work with has been accused of sexual misconduct. So, without casting any aspersions on anyone involved in this case, we have decided to step away from this film," read the statement.</p>

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<p>However, the actor has now decided to work with the 'Jolly LLB' fame director. The film`s release date and the complete cast is yet to be announced.&nbsp;</p>


A year after he stepped out of 'Mogul', Aamir Khan has decided to rejoin the film. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter on Monday to share the news. "IT`S OFFICIAL.

A year after he stepped out of 'Mogul', Aamir Khan has decided to rejoin the film. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter on Monday to share the news. "IT`S OFFICIAL... Aamir Khan reverses his decision... Decides to work with director Subhash Kapoor in #Mogul... The Gulshan Kumar biopic will star Aamir in central role," he wrote. IT'S OFFICIAL... Aamir Khan reverses his decision... Decides to work with director Subhash Kapoor in #Mogul... The Gulshan Kumar biopic will star Aamir in central role. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 9, 2019 × Khan will be playing the lead role in the biopic based on T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar's life. The `Dangal` actor`s decision to quit the film came after director Subhash Kapoor was found involved in a sexual harassment case last year. In October 2018, Aamir took to Twitter to issue a joint statement along with his wife Kiran Rao stating that "at Aamir Khan Productions we have always had a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour of any kind". "It was brought to our attention that someone we were about to begin work with has been accused of sexual misconduct. So, without casting any aspersions on anyone involved in this case, we have decided to step away from this film," read the statement. pic.twitter.com/NidpxviA95 — Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) October 10, 2018 × However, the actor has now decided to work with the 'Jolly LLB' fame director. The film`s release date and the complete cast is yet to be announced.

Aamir Khan back in Gulshan Kumar's biopic 'Mogul', to be directed by Subhash Kapoor

Aamir Khan to Katrina Kaif: Bollywood steps out in festive best for Ganesh Chaturthi

<p>Superstar Aamir Khan on Monday expended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s initiative of banning single-use plastic in the country. During his recent radio address `Mann Ki Baat` and also during the Independence Day address, Modi had pitched for launching a "new mass movement" against single-use plastic from October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>The `Lagaan` actor, in a tweet, urged everyone to strongly support Modi`s mission."The initiative by the Hon`ble PM @narendramodi to curb `single-use plastic` is an effort all of us should strongly support. It`s up to each of us to make sure we stop using `single-use plastic`." Aamir tweeted.</p>

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<p>Aamir is also one of the founders of Paani Foundation, along with his wife Kiran Rao. The non-profit, non-governmental organization works on drought prevention and watershed management in the state of Maharashtra.</p>

<p>This isn`t the first time that a Bollywood actor has made an effort to garner people`s attention towards environmental issues.</p>

<p>In June this year, Salman Khan gave a subtle yet impactful message on single-use plastic. The actor posted a video where he can be seen offering water to a monkey, whom he calls his `Bajrangi Bhaijaan`, in a plastic bottle.</p>

<p>The monkey, however, refuses. Khan then offers water in a glass and `Bajrangi Bhaijaan` is quick to accept it."Hamara bajrangi bhaijaan plastic ki bottle se paani nahi peeta (Our Bajrangi Bhaijaan does not drink water from a plastic bottle)," Salman captioned the video.</p>

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<p>While the video was shared on a lighter note, hidden in it is a message to stop using plastic bottles.&nbsp;</p>


Superstar Aamir Khan on Monday expended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s initiative of banning single-use plastic in the country. During his recent radio address `Mann Ki Baat` and also during the Independence Day address, Modi had pitched for launching a "new mass movement" against single-use plastic from October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Superstar Aamir Khan on Monday expended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s initiative of banning single-use plastic in the country. During his recent radio address `Mann Ki Baat` and also during the Independence Day address, Modi had pitched for launching a "new mass movement" against single-use plastic from October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The `Lagaan` actor, in a tweet, urged everyone to strongly support Modi`s mission."The initiative by the Hon`ble PM @narendramodi to curb `single-use plastic` is an effort all of us should strongly support. It`s up to each of us to make sure we stop using `single-use plastic`." Aamir tweeted. The initiative by the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi to curb 'single use plastic' is an effort all of us should strongly support. It's up to each of us to make sure we stop using 'single use plastic'. — Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) August 26, 2019 × Aamir is also one of the founders of Paani Foundation, along with his wife Kiran Rao. The non-profit, non-governmental organization works on drought prevention and watershed management in the state of Maharashtra. This isn`t the first time that a Bollywood actor has made an effort to garner people`s attention towards environmental issues. In June this year, Salman Khan gave a subtle yet impactful message on single-use plastic. The actor posted a video where he can be seen offering water to a monkey, whom he calls his `Bajrangi Bhaijaan`, in a plastic bottle. The monkey, however, refuses. Khan then offers water in a glass and `Bajrangi Bhaijaan` is quick to accept it."Hamara bajrangi bhaijaan plastic ki bottle se paani nahi peeta (Our Bajrangi Bhaijaan does not drink water from a plastic bottle)," Salman captioned the video. Hamara bajrangi bhaijaan plastic ki bottle se paani nahi peeta ... pic.twitter.com/uojM8w7IJX — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) June 29, 2019 × While the video was shared on a lighter note, hidden in it is a message to stop using plastic bottles.

Aamir Khan backs PM Modi's move to ban single-use plastic

<p>As the iconic film 'Dil Chahta Hai' clocked in 18 years on Wednesday, the lead actor of the film, Priety Zinta shared a small clip of a song from the movie.<br />
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Sharing the clip of `Jaane Kyon Log Pyar Karte Hain` Priety wrote, "Why is this film on the list of my favourite film?"<br />
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The actor expressed her gratitude to Farhan Akhtar who helmed the film besides writing it.She also thanked the cast of the film including Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna, and the crew for making the film a memorable experience.</p>

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<p>The film also stars Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia in the pivotal roles.</p>

<p>The film was applauded for its strong storyline and had won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.&nbsp;<br />
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Released in 2001, the film is set in urban Mumbai and Australia.The film follows the journey of three best friends who get separated after college. It is about how these three friends discover love and the problems they encounter during their journey.</p>


As the iconic film 'Dil Chahta Hai' clocked in 18 years on Wednesday, the lead actor of the film, Priety Zinta shared a small clip of a song from the movie. Sharing the clip of `Jaane Kyon Log Pyar Karte Hain` Priety wrote, "Why is this film on the list of my favourite film?

As the iconic film 'Dil Chahta Hai' clocked in 18 years on Wednesday, the lead actor of the film, Priety Zinta shared a small clip of a song from the movie. Sharing the clip of `Jaane Kyon Log Pyar Karte Hain` Priety wrote, "Why is this film on the list of my favourite film?" The actor expressed her gratitude to Farhan Akhtar who helmed the film besides writing it.She also thanked the cast of the film including Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna, and the crew for making the film a memorable experience. जाने क्यू ये फ़िल्म मेरी फ़ेवरेट फ़िल्मों की लिस्ट में है 🤩 Thank you @FarOutAkhtar @aamir_khan @TheFarahKhan, Saif, Akshaye & the entire caste and crew for making this film such a fun & memorable experience! Loved every bit of it 🤗 #Jaanekyon #DCH #Ting #18YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/QchdYzzCuD — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) July 24, 2019 × The film also stars Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia in the pivotal roles. The film was applauded for its strong storyline and had won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Released in 2001, the film is set in urban Mumbai and Australia.The film follows the journey of three best friends who get separated after college. It is about how these three friends discover love and the problems they encounter during their journey.

'Dil Chahta Hai' turns 18; Preity Zinta calls it her favourite film

<p>Team India`s journey in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup came to an end on Wednesday as<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-stun-india-by-18-runs-to-reach-world-cup-final-234755"> New Zealand defeated the Indian cricket team </a>in the semi-finals of the tournament. The loss naturally shattered dreams of millions of Indian fans.</p>

<p>The match, which went on for two days due to rain on the first day, left a lot of Bollywood celebrities disappointed as well.&nbsp;<br />
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Even after a shaky start, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni`s partnership got the team close to the score, but they still couldn`t make it.While people are still reeling over India`s loss in the tournament, Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to express their disappointment after India missed their chance to lift the World Cup trophy.<br />
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Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Riteish Deshmukh, Rishi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda, Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, and Boman Irani, among many others, hailed team India for putting up a good fight against the Kiwis.<br />
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Aamir took to the micro-blogging site and wrote for him India "had already won the world cup when we qualified for the semis.Hard luck Virat. Just wasn`t our day today. For me, India had already won the world cup when we qualified for the semis at the top of the list as the no 1 team. Well played guys, throughout the tournament. I just wish it hadn`t rained yesterday... the result might have been different. But well done. Proud of our team. Love. A,"&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Anupam shared a picture of the Indian cricket team and thanked the players for their efforts. He also said that the team binds everyone together and brings out "the Indian in us."<br />
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"Thank you Indian Cricket Team for your game &amp; your efforts. You played very well. You bind us together. You bring out the Indian in us. In fact You bring out the tricolour in us. You will always be our Heroes. We love you," he tweeted.</p>

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<p>KJo appreciated the Indian cricket team`s efforts and said we should applaud them for their "incredible journey" and not "just focus on the destination."<br />
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"I hate to sound like an old school uncle (trollers will say aunt but it`s not about me) whn I say "nazar lag gayee.." the boys fought valiantly and had a great run! We must applaud their incredible journey..not just focus on the destination! #ICCCWC2019 @imVkohli and team INDIA," he wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I hate to sound like an old school uncle( trollers will say aunt but it’s not about me) whn I say ..”nazar lag gayee..”the boys fought valiantly and had a great run! We must applaud their incredible journey..not just focus on the destination! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCCWC2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCCWC2019</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> and team INDIA</p>
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<p>Ayushmann too hailed India`s performance and said it was a "rare bad day in office."</p>

<p>"Team India! We are proud of you. It was a rare bad day in office. Chin up. Well played. Well fought. #INDvNZ," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Team India! 🇮🇳 We are proud of you. It was a rare bad day in office. Chin up. Well played. Well fought. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a></p>
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<p>Riteish took to Twitter and applauded Dhoni and Jadeja for giving a tough fight to the Kiwis. He also congratulated New Zealand on their win."You are a true legend of the game @msdhoni, @imjadeja what a brilliant knock !!!! Sad that we a lost today but proud of our Indian Team - &amp; many congratulations to team New Zealand on their win," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You are a true legend of the game <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a> what a brilliant knock !!!! Sad that we a lost today but proud of our Indian Team - &amp; many congratulations to team New Zealand on their win.</p>
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/1148963314082304001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Rishi hailed both the teams and wrote, "Well played New Zealand, well played India! Underdogs did it."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well played New Zealand, well played India! Underdogs did it.</p>
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<p>Sonakshi took to the micro-blogging site and hailed the boys for "playing well."She wrote, "Love and respect to our indian cricket team ALWAYS! in wins and in losses, we are with you well played boys."</p>

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<p>Randeep`s tweet was the most relatable one by far as he shared how he felt after Dhoni was run out."Hard luck team india .. played a very spirited game through the tournament the wicket of Dhoni and his walk back just broke my heart #INDvsNZ proud nonetheless," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hard luck team india .. played a very spirited game through the tournament 👏🏽👏🏽 the wicket of Dhoni and his walk back just broke my heart <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> proud nonetheless 💪🏽 <a href="https://t.co/iGCPhIhLEU">pic.twitter.com/iGCPhIhLEU</a></p>
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) <a href="https://twitter.com/RandeepHooda/status/1148971130192973824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Huma praised Dhoni and Jadeja for putting up a fight.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well tried <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 😢😢 You guys really tried.. so close yet too far .. heart hurts abhi toh</p>
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<p>Boman Irani tweeted, "As these thumbs sadly type the unthinkable, its only fair to applaud New Zealand for this outstanding effort. They read it better they worked it better. Thank you, India for the pride and cheers throughout. Including this fight back."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As these thumbs sadly type the unthinkable, its only fair to applaud New Zealand for this outstanding effort👏👏👏. They read it better they worked it better.<br />
Thank you India for the pride and cheers throughout. Including this fight back. 🙏🙏.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cwc2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cwc2019</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Respect and thank you team india for giving us everything. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NZvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NZvsIND</a></p>
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Varun_dvn/status/1148963568026640384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Loved supporting our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/teamindia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#teamindia</a> you guys played awesome cricket. Just not our day today. I can’t imagine how distraught you guys must be feeling. Thank you for all the wonderful matches you played. Gave us so much to cheer. Love my team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a></p>
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) <a href="https://twitter.com/rampalarjun/status/1148954321360474112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We win some, we lose some, but it’s all about the sport &amp; the spirit of the game that unites us all! Well played <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>!!<a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCupSemiFinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCupSemiFinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketworldcup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cricketworldcup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ICC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndvsNZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/WMpVxJVGNO">pic.twitter.com/WMpVxJVGNO</a></p>
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<p>New Zealand ended India`s campaign at the World Cup as they defeated the Men in Blue by 18 runs.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-really-proud-how-we-competed-says-virat-kohli-after-losing-to-new-zealand-234766">India got off to a horrendous start </a>while chasing a moderate target of 240 on the reserve day.&nbsp;<br />
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The Kiwi bowlers rattled the top-order of India. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni rebuilt the innings and added 116 runs.<br />
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Trent Boult changed the match contours as he dismissed Jadeja. Towards the end when the onus was on Dhoni, Martin Guptill pulled off a close run out. India were bundled out on 221.&nbsp;</p>


Team India`s journey in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup came to an end on Wednesday as New Zealand defeated the Indian cricket team in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Team India`s journey in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup came to an end on Wednesday as New Zealand defeated the Indian cricket team in the semi-finals of the tournament. The loss naturally shattered dreams of millions of Indian fans. The match, which went on for two days due to rain on the first day, left a lot of Bollywood celebrities disappointed as well. Even after a shaky start, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni`s partnership got the team close to the score, but they still couldn`t make it.While people are still reeling over India`s loss in the tournament, Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to express their disappointment after India missed their chance to lift the World Cup trophy. Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Riteish Deshmukh, Rishi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda, Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, and Boman Irani, among many others, hailed team India for putting up a good fight against the Kiwis. Aamir took to the micro-blogging site and wrote for him India "had already won the world cup when we qualified for the semis.Hard luck Virat. Just wasn`t our day today. For me, India had already won the world cup when we qualified for the semis at the top of the list as the no 1 team. Well played guys, throughout the tournament. I just wish it hadn`t rained yesterday... the result might have been different. But well done. Proud of our team. Love. A," he wrote. .@imVkohli @BCCI #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/a9mCqYKSGo — Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) July 10, 2019 × Anupam shared a picture of the Indian cricket team and thanked the players for their efforts. He also said that the team binds everyone together and brings out "the Indian in us." "Thank you Indian Cricket Team for your game & your efforts. You played very well. You bind us together. You bring out the Indian in us. In fact You bring out the tricolour in us. You will always be our Heroes. We love you," he tweeted. Thank you #IndianCricketTeam for your game & your efforts. You played very well. You bind us together. You bring out the Indian in us. In fact You bring out the tricolour in us. You will always be our Heroes. We love you. 🙏😍🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ArwdoroPmF — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 10, 2019 × KJo appreciated the Indian cricket team`s efforts and said we should applaud them for their "incredible journey" and not "just focus on the destination." "I hate to sound like an old school uncle (trollers will say aunt but it`s not about me) whn I say "nazar lag gayee.." the boys fought valiantly and had a great run! We must applaud their incredible journey..not just focus on the destination! #ICCCWC2019 @imVkohli and team INDIA," he wrote. I hate to sound like an old school uncle( trollers will say aunt but it’s not about me) whn I say ..”nazar lag gayee..”the boys fought valiantly and had a great run! We must applaud their incredible journey..not just focus on the destination! #ICCCWC2019 @imVkohli and team INDIA — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 10, 2019 × Ayushmann too hailed India`s performance and said it was a "rare bad day in office." "Team India! We are proud of you. It was a rare bad day in office. Chin up. Well played. Well fought. #INDvNZ," he tweeted. Team India! 🇮🇳 We are proud of you. It was a rare bad day in office. Chin up. Well played. Well fought. #INDvNZ — Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) July 10, 2019 × Riteish took to Twitter and applauded Dhoni and Jadeja for giving a tough fight to the Kiwis. He also congratulated New Zealand on their win."You are a true legend of the game @msdhoni, @imjadeja what a brilliant knock !!!! Sad that we a lost today but proud of our Indian Team - & many congratulations to team New Zealand on their win," he tweeted. You are a true legend of the game @msdhoni, @imjadeja what a brilliant knock !!!! Sad that we a lost today but proud of our Indian Team - & many congratulations to team New Zealand on their win. — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 10, 2019 × Rishi hailed both the teams and wrote, "Well played New Zealand, well played India! Underdogs did it." Well played New Zealand, well played India! Underdogs did it. — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) July 10, 2019 × Sonakshi took to the micro-blogging site and hailed the boys for "playing well."She wrote, "Love and respect to our indian cricket team ALWAYS! in wins and in losses, we are with you well played boys." Love and respect to our indian cricket team ALWAYS! in wins and in losses, we are with you 🇮🇳 well played boys! — Baby Bedi (@sonakshisinha) July 10, 2019 × Randeep`s tweet was the most relatable one by far as he shared how he felt after Dhoni was run out."Hard luck team india .. played a very spirited game through the tournament the wicket of Dhoni and his walk back just broke my heart #INDvsNZ proud nonetheless," he tweeted. Hard luck team india .. played a very spirited game through the tournament 👏🏽👏🏽 the wicket of Dhoni and his walk back just broke my heart #INDvsNZ proud nonetheless 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/iGCPhIhLEU — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 10, 2019 × Huma praised Dhoni and Jadeja for putting up a fight. Well tried @imjadeja @msdhoni 😢😢 You guys really tried.. so close yet too far .. heart hurts abhi toh — Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) July 10, 2019 × Boman Irani tweeted, "As these thumbs sadly type the unthinkable, its only fair to applaud New Zealand for this outstanding effort. They read it better they worked it better. Thank you, India for the pride and cheers throughout. Including this fight back." As these thumbs sadly type the unthinkable, its only fair to applaud New Zealand for this outstanding effort👏👏👏. They read it better they worked it better. Thank you India for the pride and cheers throughout. Including this fight back. 🙏🙏.#INDvsNZ #cwc2019 — Boman Irani (@bomanirani) July 10, 2019 × Respect and thank you team india for giving us everything. #NZvsIND — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) July 10, 2019 × Loved supporting our #teamindia you guys played awesome cricket. Just not our day today. I can’t imagine how distraught you guys must be feeling. Thank you for all the wonderful matches you played. Gave us so much to cheer. Love my team. #TeamIndia — arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) July 10, 2019 × We win some, we lose some, but it’s all about the sport & the spirit of the game that unites us all! Well played #TeamIndia!!@BCCI #WorldCupSemiFinal @cricketworldcup @ICC #IndvsNZ pic.twitter.com/WMpVxJVGNO — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 10, 2019 × New Zealand ended India`s campaign at the World Cup as they defeated the Men in Blue by 18 runs. India got off to a horrendous start while chasing a moderate target of 240 on the reserve day. The Kiwi bowlers rattled the top-order of India. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni rebuilt the innings and added 116 runs. Trent Boult changed the match contours as he dismissed Jadeja. Towards the end when the onus was on Dhoni, Martin Guptill pulled off a close run out. India were bundled out on 221.

'We are proud of you, chin up': Bollywood celebrities react to team India's loss in Cricket World Cup

<p>Actor Aamir Khan is all praises for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan, an initiative to make water conservation and promotion of irrigation efficiency a mass movement.</p>

<p>The actor took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note, referring to the latest scheme as an "extremely important step."<br />
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"Narendra Modi Sir, the initiative taken up by you of making water the fundamental and primary issue for all of us is an extremely important step. Our wholehearted support is with you. JalShaktiAbhyan," he wrote.</p>

<p>This came after Prime Minister Modi appreciated the actor for his video raising awareness towards sustainability, water conservation and how the latest scheme will help common people and the government in saving water.<br />
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"Extremely valid points by aamir_khan on the need to conserve water and create awareness at the grassroots level. JanShakti4JalShakti," tweeted PM Modi.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely valid points by <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aamir_khan</a> on the need to conserve water and create awareness at the grassroots level. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JanShakti4JalShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JanShakti4JalShakti</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fs3Zd2AVYo">https://t.co/Fs3Zd2AVYo</a></p>
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<p>This isn`t the first time that an actor has made an effort to garner people`s attention towards current environmental issues.On Sunday, Salman Khan gave a subtle yet impactful message on single-use plastic.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor posted a video where he can be seen offering water to a monkey, whom he calls his `Bajrangi Bhaijaan`, in a plastic bottle.<br />
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The monkey, however, refuses. Khan then offers water in a glass and `Bajrangi Bhaijaan` is quick to accept it."Hamara bajrangi bhaijaan plastic ki bottle se paani nahi peeta (Our Bajrangi Bhaijaan does not drink water from a plastic bottle)," Salman captioned the video.<br />
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While the video was shared on a lighter note, hidden in it is a message to stop using plastic bottles.<br />
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Earlier this week, Hollywood actor and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-star-leonardo-dicaprio-expresses-concern-over-water-crisis-in-indian-state-230654">environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio</a> shared a post on his Instagram account highlighting the difficulty faced by citizens of Chennai because of water scarcity.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor cited a BBC news story along with a picture of several women drawing water from a well and said; "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation."<br />
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A well completely empty and a city without water. The southern Indian city of Chennai is in crisis after the four main water reservoirs ran completely dry. The acute water shortage has forced the city to scramble for urgent solutions and residents have to stand in line for hours to get water from government tanks."<br />
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"As the water levels depleted, hotels and restaurants started to shut down temporarily, and the air con was turned off in the city`s metro. Officials in the city continue to try and find alternative sources of water - but the community continues to pray for rain. Tap the link in our bio to read more about Chennai`s water crisis," he added.<br />
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Tamil Nadu has been reeling under acute water crisis for the past several months as Chennai`s Porur Lake, one of the main sources of water reached its lowest level. Scorching heat and a delayed monsoon has further exacerbated the situation.<br />
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The new Jal Shakti Ministry has been created with an aim to address water woes in the country."Keeping in mind the importance of water we have created Jal Shakti Ministry.&nbsp;<br />
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It is made to take decisions on all water-related issues which will now be taken at a fast pace," Modi had said in his first radio address after assuming office.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Aamir Khan is all praises for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan, an initiative to make water conservation and promotion of irrigation efficiency a mass movement.

Actor Aamir Khan is all praises for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan, an initiative to make water conservation and promotion of irrigation efficiency a mass movement. The actor took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note, referring to the latest scheme as an "extremely important step." "Narendra Modi Sir, the initiative taken up by you of making water the fundamental and primary issue for all of us is an extremely important step. Our wholehearted support is with you. JalShaktiAbhyan," he wrote. This came after Prime Minister Modi appreciated the actor for his video raising awareness towards sustainability, water conservation and how the latest scheme will help common people and the government in saving water. "Extremely valid points by aamir_khan on the need to conserve water and create awareness at the grassroots level. JanShakti4JalShakti," tweeted PM Modi. Extremely valid points by @aamir_khan on the need to conserve water and create awareness at the grassroots level. #JanShakti4JalShakti https://t.co/Fs3Zd2AVYo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 1, 2019 × This isn`t the first time that an actor has made an effort to garner people`s attention towards current environmental issues.On Sunday, Salman Khan gave a subtle yet impactful message on single-use plastic. The actor posted a video where he can be seen offering water to a monkey, whom he calls his `Bajrangi Bhaijaan`, in a plastic bottle. The monkey, however, refuses. Khan then offers water in a glass and `Bajrangi Bhaijaan` is quick to accept it."Hamara bajrangi bhaijaan plastic ki bottle se paani nahi peeta (Our Bajrangi Bhaijaan does not drink water from a plastic bottle)," Salman captioned the video. While the video was shared on a lighter note, hidden in it is a message to stop using plastic bottles. Earlier this week, Hollywood actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio shared a post on his Instagram account highlighting the difficulty faced by citizens of Chennai because of water scarcity. The actor cited a BBC news story along with a picture of several women drawing water from a well and said; "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation." A well completely empty and a city without water. The southern Indian city of Chennai is in crisis after the four main water reservoirs ran completely dry. The acute water shortage has forced the city to scramble for urgent solutions and residents have to stand in line for hours to get water from government tanks." "As the water levels depleted, hotels and restaurants started to shut down temporarily, and the air con was turned off in the city`s metro. Officials in the city continue to try and find alternative sources of water - but the community continues to pray for rain. Tap the link in our bio to read more about Chennai`s water crisis," he added. Tamil Nadu has been reeling under acute water crisis for the past several months as Chennai`s Porur Lake, one of the main sources of water reached its lowest level. Scorching heat and a delayed monsoon has further exacerbated the situation. The new Jal Shakti Ministry has been created with an aim to address water woes in the country."Keeping in mind the importance of water we have created Jal Shakti Ministry. It is made to take decisions on all water-related issues which will now be taken at a fast pace," Modi had said in his first radio address after assuming office.

Aamir Khan is all praises for PM Modi for Jal Shakti initiative

<p>A day after 'Dangal' star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zaira-wasim-pens-healtfelt-note-says-goodbye-to-bollywood-231658">Zaira Wasim announced her decision to quit Bollywood</a>, debates on why she decided to take such a major step continues on social media. On Monday rumours of her social media accounts getting hacked started doing the rounds with several media outlets stating that Wasim's manager had himself stated that her account had been hacked. Hours later, Zaira took to Twitter to deny the news.<br />
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"This to clarify that none of my social media accounts were or are hacked and are being handled by me personally. Kindly refrain from believing or sharing claims that state otherwise! Thanks.(sic)"</p>

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— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZairaWasimmm/status/1145649787959558145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>On Sunday, in a long post on Instagram, announced that she had decided to quit Bollywood as it interfered with her religion. Some of her colleagues from the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zaira-wasims-the-sky-is-pink-team-and-dangal-director-nitesh-tiwari-react-to-her-retirement-news-231950"> film fraternity extended their support</a> and wished her luck while there were others who questioned her move.&nbsp;<br />
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The actress will next be seen in 'The Sky Is Pink' which co-stars Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar.&nbsp;</p>


A day after 'Dangal' star Zaira Wasim announced her decision to quit Bollywood, debates on why she decided to take such a major step continues on social media. On Monday rumours of her social media accounts getting hacked started doing the rounds with several media outlets stating that Wasim's manager had himself stated that her account had been hacked.

A day after 'Dangal' star Zaira Wasim announced her decision to quit Bollywood, debates on why she decided to take such a major step continues on social media. On Monday rumours of her social media accounts getting hacked started doing the rounds with several media outlets stating that Wasim's manager had himself stated that her account had been hacked. Hours later, Zaira took to Twitter to deny the news. "This to clarify that none of my social media accounts were or are hacked and are being handled by me personally. Kindly refrain from believing or sharing claims that state otherwise! Thanks.(sic)" This to clarify that none of my social media accounts were or are hacked and are being handled by me personally. Kindly refrain from believing or sharing claims that state otherwise! Thanks. — Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) July 1, 2019 × On Sunday, in a long post on Instagram, announced that she had decided to quit Bollywood as it interfered with her religion. Some of her colleagues from the film fraternity extended their support and wished her luck while there were others who questioned her move. The actress will next be seen in 'The Sky Is Pink' which co-stars Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar.

Zaira Wasim clarifies that her social media accounts are not hacked

<p>Last seen together in the crime drama 'Talaash' (2012), actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to star opposite Aamir Khan in the upcoming 'Laal Singh Chaddha', the official remake of the 1994 Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'.<br />
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On his birthday in March earlier this year, Aamir Khan had announced that he will be making an official remake of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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'Laal Singh Chaddha' will be directed by Advait Chandan of 'Secret Superstar' fame and is scripted by Atul Kulkarni.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie is said to start filming sometime later this year and is aiming for a Christmas release in 2020. It is a co-production between Aamir Khan Production and Viacom18 Studios.<br />
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While announcing Laal Singh Chaddha, the COO of Viacom18 Studios, Ajit Andhare had said, “It gives me immense pleasure to announce our upcoming venture with Aamir Khan titled Laal Singh Chaddha. For every cinephile out there, the must-watch list of films would be incomplete without the mention of Forrest Gump. To be able to adapt the classic for Indian audiences is a long-cherished dream for many of us."</p>

<p>Taran Adarsh shared a pair&nbsp;of Tweets confirming the same:</p>

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<p>The original film, 'Forrest Gump' was directed by Robert Zemeckis and is based on 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom.&nbsp;<br />
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The film starred Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, a slow-witted but kind-hearted man from Alabama who witnesses and unknowingly influences significant historical events in the United States. He stars along with Robin Wright, who plays the role of Jenny Curran, Forrest's childhood friend and a sexual abuse survivor.&nbsp;<br />
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Kareena Kapoor is likely to play Jenny as Aamir Khan assumes the titular role in this official remake.&nbsp;<br />
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Kareena is presently in London shooting with Irrfan Khan for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kareena-kapoor-to-not-play-irrfan-khans-love-interest-in-angrezi-medium-read-details-inside-213426">'Angrezi Medium'</a> and has Karan Johar's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johars-takht-now-has-a-release-date-222515">'Takht'</a> lined up as her next project. She will also be seen in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoors-good-news-due-in-september-2019-191949">'Good News'</a> next to Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani.&nbsp;</p>


Last seen together in the crime drama 'Talaash' (2012), actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to star opposite Aamir Khan in the upcoming 'Laal Singh Chaddha', the official remake of the 1994 Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'.

Last seen together in the crime drama 'Talaash' (2012), actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to star opposite Aamir Khan in the upcoming 'Laal Singh Chaddha', the official remake of the 1994 Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'. On his birthday in March earlier this year, Aamir Khan had announced that he will be making an official remake of the film. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' will be directed by Advait Chandan of 'Secret Superstar' fame and is scripted by Atul Kulkarni. The movie is said to start filming sometime later this year and is aiming for a Christmas release in 2020. It is a co-production between Aamir Khan Production and Viacom18 Studios. While announcing Laal Singh Chaddha, the COO of Viacom18 Studios, Ajit Andhare had said, “It gives me immense pleasure to announce our upcoming venture with Aamir Khan titled Laal Singh Chaddha. For every cinephile out there, the must-watch list of films would be incomplete without the mention of Forrest Gump. To be able to adapt the classic for Indian audiences is a long-cherished dream for many of us." Taran Adarsh shared a pair of Tweets confirming the same: IT’S OFFICIAL... Kareena Kapoor Khan teams up with Aamir Khan in #LaalSinghChaddha... Inspired by the classic #ForrestGump... Directed by Advait Chandan... Written by Atul Kulkarni... Produced by Viacom18 Studios and Aamir Khan Productions... #Christmas 2020 release. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 22, 2019 × The original film, 'Forrest Gump' was directed by Robert Zemeckis and is based on 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film starred Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, a slow-witted but kind-hearted man from Alabama who witnesses and unknowingly influences significant historical events in the United States. He stars along with Robin Wright, who plays the role of Jenny Curran, Forrest's childhood friend and a sexual abuse survivor. Kareena Kapoor is likely to play Jenny as Aamir Khan assumes the titular role in this official remake. Kareena is presently in London shooting with Irrfan Khan for 'Angrezi Medium' and has Karan Johar's 'Takht' lined up as her next project. She will also be seen in 'Good News' next to Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani.

Kareena Kapoor to re-unite with Aamir Khan in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

Mumbai votes today in phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2019. The city that houses some of the most prominent industrialists and the entire Hindi film industry is likely to see a big turnout.

Mumbai votes today in phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2019. The city that houses some of the most prominent industrialists and the entire Hindi film industry is likely to see a big turnout. Early voters on Tuesday morning included actors like Rekha, Priyanka Chopra, Paresh Rawal and Urmila Matondkar going to the polling booth to exercise their rights. In Pics: Bollywood stars cast their vote View this post on Instagram #priyankachopra #elections2019 #indiavotes #mumbaikarvote #bollywoodvotes @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Apr 28, 2019 at 7:15pm PDT × #Mumbai: Veteran actor Rekha casts her vote at polling booth number 283 in Bandra. #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/z14VraA06W — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2019 × Priyanka Chopra, who now shuttles between India and America post marriage to singer Nick Jonas, went to the booth with her mother Madhu Chopra to cast her vote and later to Twitter to post a selfie of her inked finger. "This is the moment that matters.... Every vote is a voice that counts. #LokSabhaElections2019," Priyanka tweeted along with her selfie. This is the moment that matters.... Every vote is a voice that counts. #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/L0AHJLL4uY — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 29, 2019 × New to politics, and a candidate from Mumbai-North, actress Urmila Matondkar was also seen casting her vote at a polling booth in Bandra. View this post on Instagram #urmilamatondkar #elections2019 #indiavotes #mumbaikarvote #bollywoodvotes @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Apr 28, 2019 at 7:53pm PDT × BJP MP Paresh Rawal came in with wife Swaroop Sampat to cast his vote. View this post on Instagram #pareshrawal #elections2019 #indiavotes #mumbaikarvote #bollywoodvotes @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Apr 28, 2019 at 7:16pm PDT × Actor Ravi Kishan, who is contesting from Gorakhpur on a BJP ticket was also seen in the early hours on Monday in a booth in Goregaon, casting his vote. #Mumbai: BJP MP candidate from UP's Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan casts his vote at a polling booth in Goregaon. pic.twitter.com/s9mH0pHLey — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2019 × #Mumbai: BJP MP candidate from UP's Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan waits in queue to cast his vote at a polling booth in Goregaon pic.twitter.com/Ji85dcyKNt — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2019 × Many of the Bollywood actors took to Twitter to urge the people of Mumbai to come out and vote. Prominent actors like Amitabh Bachchan along with his family, Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir Khan are expected to be seen at polling booths later in the day.

Lok Sabha Polls 2019: Priyanka Chopra, Rekha cast their votes early as stars urge Mumbai to come and vote

<p>Film stars in India are known to be high-flyers. While travelling, most pefere to travel either by private airlines or via business class. So it was surprsing to spot Aamir Khan travelling in ecominy class recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor was spotted sitting quietly in an IndiGo flight- much to his co-passengers surprise. In a video that is doing the rounds of the internet, the 54-year-old actor can be seen sitting by the window seat, wearing a blue cap and looking amused by the attention he was receiving.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video has since then gone viral on social media and Khan has received a lot of praise from his fans for simplicity and non-starry airs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the work front, Aamir is next going to be seen in a remake of Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump'. The movie is titled 'Lal Singh Chaddha' and is currently in the scripting stage.&nbsp;</p>


Film stars in India are known to be high-flyers. While travelling, most pefere to travel either by private airlines or via business class. So it was surprsing to spot Aamir Khan travelling in ecominy class recently.

Film stars in India are known to be high-flyers. While travelling, most pefere to travel either by private airlines or via business class. So it was surprsing to spot Aamir Khan travelling in ecominy class recently. The actor was spotted sitting quietly in an IndiGo flight- much to his co-passengers surprise. In a video that is doing the rounds of the internet, the 54-year-old actor can be seen sitting by the window seat, wearing a blue cap and looking amused by the attention he was receiving. The video has since then gone viral on social media and Khan has received a lot of praise from his fans for simplicity and non-starry airs. View this post on Instagram #ripbusinessclass 😛 #aamirkhan A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Apr 22, 2019 at 7:34am PDT × On the work front, Aamir is next going to be seen in a remake of Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump'. The movie is titled 'Lal Singh Chaddha' and is currently in the scripting stage.

Aamir Khan travels in economy class, surprises co-passengers

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is making his first visit to Northern Ireland and spoke at a press conference in Belfast Wednesday.

Aamir Khan is in Northern Ireland where major portions of 'Game of Thrones' have been shot

<p>Fatima Sana Shaikh who is fairly old in Bollywood owing to her acting career since she was a child feels that the superstar era has ended. Talking about how accessible stars are in today’s age and time, she said, “The superstar era ended way back. After the ‘Khans’, I don’t think we will ever have superstars. Now we all are accessible but earlier the stars were not. We could not search them on social media or follow their lives. We were able to connect with them through their films and interviews.”</p>

<p>Fatima started acting with 1997 film ‘Chachi 420’ with Kamal Haasan. She quit the industry and then made a comeback now. She faced rejections and waited for a long time before coming back. She said, “I have been a child actor. I quit but making a comeback after that was difficult. I was not getting any work. People used to tell me I don’t look like Deepika Padukone or Katrina Kaif. They said, since I didn’t have the looks of a heroine, I should do whatever I’m offered. There have been many incidents where I was told that I was not good enough.”</p>

<p>This did not stop her though. She wanted to be in front of the camera and she was sure of it. Fatima said, “I only had acting on my mind. The reason why I used to go for every audition was because I would get to perform in front of the camera, even if the set-up was small.” The success of Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal, however, made things easier for Fatima as it gave her the option to choose.</p>

<p>“Before Dangal, I never had the chance to choose my projects. I even did ‘Dangal’ because that was my only option at that time. Every actor goes through this. That’s how things function. But I am happy that post the film and especially after Thugs of Hindostan, I have the space to choose,” she said.&nbsp;</p>


Fatima Sana Shaikh who is fairly old in Bollywood owing to her acting career since she was a child feels that the superstar era has ended. Talking about how accessible stars are in today’s age and time, she said, “The superstar era ended way back.

Fatima Sana Shaikh who is fairly old in Bollywood owing to her acting career since she was a child feels that the superstar era has ended. Talking about how accessible stars are in today’s age and time, she said, “The superstar era ended way back. After the ‘Khans’, I don’t think we will ever have superstars. Now we all are accessible but earlier the stars were not. We could not search them on social media or follow their lives. We were able to connect with them through their films and interviews.” Fatima started acting with 1997 film ‘Chachi 420’ with Kamal Haasan. She quit the industry and then made a comeback now. She faced rejections and waited for a long time before coming back. She said, “I have been a child actor. I quit but making a comeback after that was difficult. I was not getting any work. People used to tell me I don’t look like Deepika Padukone or Katrina Kaif. They said, since I didn’t have the looks of a heroine, I should do whatever I’m offered. There have been many incidents where I was told that I was not good enough.” This did not stop her though. She wanted to be in front of the camera and she was sure of it. Fatima said, “I only had acting on my mind. The reason why I used to go for every audition was because I would get to perform in front of the camera, even if the set-up was small.” The success of Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal, however, made things easier for Fatima as it gave her the option to choose. “Before Dangal, I never had the chance to choose my projects. I even did ‘Dangal’ because that was my only option at that time. Every actor goes through this. That’s how things function. But I am happy that post the film and especially after Thugs of Hindostan, I have the space to choose,” she said.

After the ‘Khans’, I don’t think we will ever have superstars: Fatima Sana Shaikh on the end of superstar era

<p>Kangana Ranaut has been lamenting about how Bollywood has not been supporting her and her films. Soon after her film 'Manikarnika: Queen Of Jhansi' released Ranaut launched open attacks on B-town celebrities for not getting what she described as support for her films and allegedly ganging up against her.&nbsp;<br />
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Apart from directly attacking actors like Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, the actress&nbsp;also reportedly expressed her displeasure over Aamir not attending the trials of her films.&nbsp;<br />
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On Thursday, as Aamir met mediapersons at his residence to celebrate his birthday, the actor stated that he was unaware of Ranaut's complaints.&nbsp;<br />
When asked to comment, the ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ actor in his signature calm demeanour said, “Oh she was upset with me? Why? She didn’t say anything to me. I will ask her when I meet her” the actor said.<br />
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Earlier, when Alia Bhatt was asked to comment on Kangana's attacks, the actress had said she would speak to Kangana and sort the issue out.&nbsp;</p>


Kangana Ranaut has been lamenting about how Bollywood has not been supporting her and her films. Soon after her film 'Manikarnika: Queen Of Jhansi' released Ranaut launched open attacks on B-town celebrities for not getting what she described as support for her films and allegedly ganging up against her.

Kangana Ranaut has been lamenting about how Bollywood has not been supporting her and her films. Soon after her film 'Manikarnika: Queen Of Jhansi' released Ranaut launched open attacks on B-town celebrities for not getting what she described as support for her films and allegedly ganging up against her. Apart from directly attacking actors like Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, the actress also reportedly expressed her displeasure over Aamir not attending the trials of her films. On Thursday, as Aamir met mediapersons at his residence to celebrate his birthday, the actor stated that he was unaware of Ranaut's complaints. When asked to comment, the ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ actor in his signature calm demeanour said, “Oh she was upset with me? Why? She didn’t say anything to me. I will ask her when I meet her” the actor said. Earlier, when Alia Bhatt was asked to comment on Kangana's attacks, the actress had said she would speak to Kangana and sort the issue out.

Aamir Khan on Kangana Ranaut's accusations: She didn't say anything to me

<p>They have been compared to each for years and now that Tom Hanks' classic 'Forrest Gump' is being remade in India, no actor other than Aamir Khan can do justice to the role. Khan, who turned 54 on Thursday, treated his fans with the announcement of his next film titled ‘Laal Singh Chadda’ which will be an adaptation of the Hollywood classic.<br />
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Aamir celebrated his birthday with a customary cake-cutting ceremony with the media persons in Mumbai on Thursday where he made the announcement.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor's wife, Kiran Rao was also present at the press conference held by the actor.<br />
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The film will be helmed by ‘Secret Superstar’ director Advait Chandan.<br />
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“My next film is finalised it is called ‘Lal Singh Chaddha’. It is being made by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions together. It will be directed by Advait Chandan. It is an adaptation of Hollywood film ‘Forrest Gump’,” he said addressing the media.“We have bought the rights from Paramount and I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh,” Aamir told reporters.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/aamir-khans-birthday-11-films-that-shaped-the-actors-career-203296"> Also see:&nbsp;On Aamir Khan's birthday, 11 films that shaped the actor's career</a><br />
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Forrest Gump,’ directed by Robert Zemeckis went on to win six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best actor for Hanks.The film which starred Tom Hanks and Robin Wright was based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel of the same name. It follows Forrest Gump, a dim-witted man from Alabama, who witnesses and influences several historical events in 20th century USA.<br />
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The actor said that the makers are yet to lock the cast of the upcoming film.“We have started the prep work on the film. The shoot will start from October. I will be prepping for six months. I have to lose weight. I will be losing 20 kgs. I have to be lean and slim,” Aamir added.<br />
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The makers of the movie have not yet decided the release date of the film but are planning to release it in 2020.“I have always loved ‘Forrest Gump’ as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family. It’s a wonderful film so I really like it,” Aamir added. The actor also went onto to reveal that he would be sporting a turban for some part of the film.<br />
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Aamir was last seen in ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh.&nbsp;</p>


They have been compared to each for years and now that Tom Hanks' classic 'Forrest Gump' is being remade in India, no actor other than Aamir Khan can do justice to the role.

They have been compared to each for years and now that Tom Hanks' classic 'Forrest Gump' is being remade in India, no actor other than Aamir Khan can do justice to the role. Khan, who turned 54 on Thursday, treated his fans with the announcement of his next film titled ‘Laal Singh Chadda’ which will be an adaptation of the Hollywood classic. Aamir celebrated his birthday with a customary cake-cutting ceremony with the media persons in Mumbai on Thursday where he made the announcement. The actor's wife, Kiran Rao was also present at the press conference held by the actor. The film will be helmed by ‘Secret Superstar’ director Advait Chandan. “My next film is finalised it is called ‘Lal Singh Chaddha’. It is being made by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions together. It will be directed by Advait Chandan. It is an adaptation of Hollywood film ‘Forrest Gump’,” he said addressing the media.“We have bought the rights from Paramount and I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh,” Aamir told reporters. Also see: On Aamir Khan's birthday, 11 films that shaped the actor's career Forrest Gump,’ directed by Robert Zemeckis went on to win six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best actor for Hanks.The film which starred Tom Hanks and Robin Wright was based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel of the same name. It follows Forrest Gump, a dim-witted man from Alabama, who witnesses and influences several historical events in 20th century USA. The actor said that the makers are yet to lock the cast of the upcoming film.“We have started the prep work on the film. The shoot will start from October. I will be prepping for six months. I have to lose weight. I will be losing 20 kgs. I have to be lean and slim,” Aamir added. The makers of the movie have not yet decided the release date of the film but are planning to release it in 2020.“I have always loved ‘Forrest Gump’ as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family. It’s a wonderful film so I really like it,” Aamir added. The actor also went onto to reveal that he would be sporting a turban for some part of the film. Aamir was last seen in ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

Aamir Khan's next will be a remake of Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump'

On Aamir Khan's birthday, 11 films that shaped the actor's career

Former Prime Minister of Britain, Tony Blair and his wife Cherrie were the first few guests to arrive at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's wedding in Mumbai on Saturday.

Former Prime Minister of Britain, Tony Blair and his wife Cherrie were the first few guests to arrive at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's wedding in Mumbai on Saturday. Mukesh Ambani's son Akash will be tying the knot with his childhood sweetheart Shloka Mehta, daughter of Diamond merchant Russel Mehta, in a star-studded ceremony on Saturday evening at the recently inaugurated Jio World Centre. View this post on Instagram Ex Prime Minister of #UK @institutegc #tonyblair with wife joins #ambani #family @mukeshambaniofficial #mukeshambani and @nitaambani5 #nitaambani today for the @akashwedsshloka #akashambani and #shlokamehta #wedding at #jiogarden #bkc #bandra #mumbai . . . #bollywood #photography #paparazzi #mumbai #india #instagram #yogenshah @yogenshah_s A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) on Mar 9, 2019 at 3:48am PST × View this post on Instagram Ex Prime Minister of #UK @institutegc #tonyblair with wife today for the #akashambani and #shlokamehta #wedding at #jiogarden #bkc #bandra #mumbai . . . #bollywood #photography #paparazzi #mumbai #india #instagram #yogenshah @yogenshah_s A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) on Mar 9, 2019 at 3:30am PST × Aamir Khan and his wife, Kiran Rao, Jackie Shroff, Rajkumar Hirani and his wife were also seen arriving for the ceremony earlier. Apart from Blair, the wedding is also expected to host former Ban Ki-Moon and his wife, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his wife Anjali Pichai, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali. View this post on Instagram @mukeshambaniofficial #mukeshambani @nitaambani5 #nitaambani @aambani1 #akashambani @anant.ambani.94 #anantambani @radhikamerchant #radhikamerchant @_iiishmagish #ishaambani today for the #akashambani and #shlokamehta #wedding at #jiogarden #bkc #bandra #mumbai . . . #bollywood #photography #paparazzi #mumbai #india #instagram #yogenshah @yogenshah_s A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) on Mar 9, 2019 at 2:47am PST × View this post on Instagram @mukeshambaniofficial #mukeshambani @nitaambani5 #nitaambani @aambani1 #akashambani @_iiishmagish #ishaambani today for the #akashambani and #shlokamehta #wedding at #jiogarden #bkc #bandra #mumbai . . . #bollywood #photography #paparazzi #mumbai #india #instagram #yogenshah @yogenshah_s A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) on Mar 9, 2019 at 2:50am PST × Earlier a fleet of luxury cars, carrying the extended Ambani family including Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha, son-in-law Anand Piramal, son Anant and Anil Ambani with his family, were seen leaving Antilla for the wedding venue. View this post on Instagram @anil.ambani #anilambani @tinaaambani #tinaambani with #familytoday for the #akashambani and #shlokamehta #wedding at #jiogarden #bkc #bandra #mumbai . . . #bollywood #photography #paparazzi #mumbai #india #instagram #yogenshah @yogenshah_s A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) on Mar 9, 2019 at 3:28am PST × View this post on Instagram #anilambani welcomes the Guest Ex Prime Minister of #UK @institutegc #tonyblair with wife today for the #akashambani and #shlokamehta #wedding at #jiogarden #bkc #bandra #mumbai . . . #bollywood #photography #paparazzi #mumbai #india #instagram #yogenshah @yogenshah_s A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) on Mar 9, 2019 at 3:25am PST × View this post on Instagram #aamirkhan #kiranrao #akashambani #shlokamehta wedding ❤️#bigfatindianwedding #desibride #weddingoftheyear @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 9, 2019 at 2:03am PST × Nearly the entire Bollywood fraternity, sportsman and politicians are expected to attend the high profile wedding.

Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta wedding: Tony Blair, Aamir Khan are among guests

His sister's pre-wedding bash had Beyonce and John Mayor's performance and now for Akash Ambani's pre-wedding festivities, Chris Martin, frontman of British band Coldplay and The Chainsmokers had Bollywood swooning in St Moritz, Switzerland.

His sister's pre-wedding bash had Beyonce and John Mayor's performance and now for Akash Ambani's pre-wedding festivities, Chris Martin, frontman of British band Coldplay and The Chainsmokers had Bollywood swooning in St Moritz, Switzerland. A video shared by actor Aadar Jain on Instagram showed Chris Martin singing one of Coldplay's hit songs 'Sky Full Of Stars' recently. Another video features American DJs-production duo The Chainsmokers singing 'Paris' as the bride and the groom was seen grooving to the song along with guests that also included Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. View this post on Instagram OMG WHAAAAAA! @coldplay performed last night at the Akash-Shloka Wedding Bash, and we can’t keep calm! 💥🔥😍❤️ Drooooooling!!!! ❤️❤️ . . #AkashAmbani #ShlokaMehta #AkuStoleTheShlo #MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #IshaAmbani #AnandPiramal #KokilaBenAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant #AmbaniWedding #StMoritz #Switzerland #AmbaniWeddingBash #BadruttsPalace #India #Celebrations #IndianWedding #celebritywedding #destinationwedding #sangeetnight #chrismartin #coldplay A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 26, 2019 at 9:33pm PST × View this post on Instagram #ChrisMartin & #TheChainsmokers got the party started at Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta's sangeet bash ❤️💯💥 . . #AkashAmbani #ShlokaMehta #AkuStoleTheShlo #MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #IshaAmbani #AnandPiramal #KokilaBenAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant #AmbaniWedding #StMoritz #Switzerland #AmbaniWeddingBash #BadruttsPalace #India #Celebrations #IndianWedding #celebritywedding #destinationwedding #sangeetnight #chainsmokers #coldplay A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 27, 2019 at 2:22am PST × Videos of an elaborate sangeet ceremony have also been making rounds where bride Shloka is seen dancing with Aamir Khan to hit number 'Aati Kya Khandala'. Another video shows Shah Rukh Khan his wife Gauri and Aamir dancing with the Ambani family. View this post on Instagram As big as it can get!! Can’t wait for more videos from the Sangeet Night! Loving the love & happiness all around ❤️❤️💯 . #AkashAmbani #ShlokaMehta #AkuStoleTheShlo #MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #IshaAmbani #AnandPiramal #KokilaBenAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant #AmbaniWedding #StMoritz #Switzerland #AmbaniWeddingBash #BadruttsPalace #India #Celebrations #IndianWedding #celebritywedding #destinationwedding #sangeetnight #shahrukhkhan #aamirkhan #gaurikhan #karanjohar #kiranrao A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:05pm PST × View this post on Instagram #AamirKhan dancing to the tunes of #AyeKyaBoltiTu with the bride-to-be, #ShlokaMehta at the Sangeet Night is unmissable ❤️❤️ . . #AkashAmbani #ShlokaMehta #AkuStoleTheShlo #MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #IshaAmbani #AnandPiramal #KokilaBenAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant #AmbaniWedding #StMoritz #Switzerland #AmbaniWeddingBash #BadruttsPalace #India #Celebrations #IndianWedding #celebritywedding #destinationwedding #sangeetnight A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:35pm PST × Nearly half of Bollywood is at present in Alpine town celebrating with the Ambanis including Vidya Balan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Karisma Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh were also part of of the celebrations. View this post on Instagram SPOTTED : #RanbirKapoor, #AyanMukerji & others with the Couple of the hour, Akash & Shloka! Loving the love! 💖💖 . . #AkashAmbani #ShlokaMehta #AkuStoleTheShlo #MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #IshaAmbani #AnandPiramal #KokilaBenAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant #AmbaniWedding #StMoritz #Switzerland #AmbaniWeddingBash #BadruttsPalace #India #Celebrations #IndianWedding A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 25, 2019 at 11:42am PST × View this post on Instagram @harbhajan3 & @yuvisofficial enjoying their time in @stmoritz ❤️ Guessing there’s no party in the afternoon, hence they’re taking a stroll 😀 . . #akashambani #shlokamehta #yuvrajsingh #harbhajansingh #cricket #bollywood #india #indian #akustoletheshlo #ambaniwedding #prewedding A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 26, 2019 at 4:50am PST × View this post on Instagram #ZaheerKhan & #SachinTendulkar in #StMoritz for the #AmbaniBash 💥❤️ . . #AkashAmbani #ShlokaMehta #AkuStoleTheShlo #MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #IshaAmbani #AnandPiramal #KokilaBenAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant #AmbaniWedding #StMoritz #Switzerland #AmbaniWeddingBash #BadruttsPalace #India #Celebrations #IndianWedding #celebritywedding #destinationwedding #sangeetnight #indian #cricket #indiancricket A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:25pm PST × Their pre-wedding celebration in Switzerland is for three days. It began with a carnival-themed party. View this post on Instagram Swiss winter wonderland for #AkashAmbani-#ShlokaMehta in St. Moritz Around 300 guests, including Bollywood biggies like @karanjohar and #RanbirKapoor, have flown into St. Moritz for the pre-wedding festivities where they are hosted at the @kulmhotel St. Moritz, @badruttspalace and the @grandhoteldesbains Kempinski! The venues for the wedding celebrations next month include #TheDome at @nsci_mumbai, #Antilia and the all-new #JioConventionCentre in BKC. @aambani1 @shloka11 #akustoletheshlo #ambaniwedding #celebrity #celebritywedding #bollywoodwedding #bollywood #karanjohar #mukeshambani #switzerland #prewedding #preweddingcelebrations #bollywoodnews #celebritynews #winterwonderland #ambanis #ambanifamily A post shared by Akash Ambani ❤️ Shloka Mehta (@akustoletheshlo) on Feb 25, 2019 at 6:32am PST × The groom's parents, Nita and Mukesh Ambani were also seen dancing to Bollywood numbers. View this post on Instagram The Richest Couple in the world are also the Cutest Couple now.... Watch this video #mukeshambani #nitaambani are awwwdorable as they dance at #akashambani #shlokamehta wedding festivities in St. Moritz For more exclusive videos do follow me on @manav.manglani . . . #ambaniwedding #ranbirkapoor #akashambani #shlokamehta #switzerland #ishaambani #instadaily #akustoletheshlo #instagood #pictureperfect #instalove #photooftheday #manavmanglani @manav.manglani A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) on Feb 27, 2019 at 3:42am PST × Akash Ambani will be tying the knot with his childhood sweetheart Shloka Mehta on 9th March in Mumbai. The couple got engaged in Goa in 2018.

Chris Martin, The Chainsmokers perform at Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta's pre-wedding bash; see inside pics, videos

Aamir Khan paid a surprise visit to Rishi Kapoor who is currently in New York, undergoing treatment for an illness. Sharing a picture of their meeting, actress and wife of Rishi, Neetu Kapoor called Aamir a “true superstar”.

Aamir Khan paid a surprise visit to Rishi Kapoor who is currently in New York, undergoing treatment for an illness. Sharing a picture of their meeting, actress and wife of Rishi, Neetu Kapoor called Aamir a “true superstar”. She captioned the post: "It's not how many hours one spends with a person, it's how much you give in that time. Aamir gave so much and more - Love, respect, warmth and laughter. He is a true superstar." For those who have not been following the news of Rishi Kapoor’s illness, the couple moved to the US in September last year, so that Rishi can easily get treated for an undisclosed illness. While they have hinted and we presume that it’s cancer that he is dealing with, they have not announced it anywhere. View this post on Instagram It’s not how many hours one spends with a person it’s how much u give in that time !!! Aamir gave so much n more Love Respect Warmth Laughter !! He is a true superstar ❤️💕🤗 A post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54) on Feb 20, 2019 at 6:06pm PST × Rishi and Aamir have co-starred in ‘Fanaa’ that came out in 2006. Their first film together was, however, 1993’s ‘Damini’ in which Aamir had a cameo. This is not the first time a Bollywood celeb has gone to visit the star. Anupam Kher, Priyanka Chopra, Sonali Bendre have gone to meet Rishi in these months. View this post on Instagram Love you @priyankachopra love you @iamsonalibendre love you @srishtibehlarya Goldie !!!!wonderful beautiful pple ❤️😍 A post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54) on Oct 8, 2018 at 7:30pm PDT × Also, son Ranbir Kapoor, girlfriend Alia Bhatt was spotted during Thanksgiving week in the US with Ranbir’s sister Riddhima and family. View this post on Instagram Happy 2019 🎈 no resolutions only wishes this year !!! Less pollution traffic!! Hope in future cancer is only a zodiac sign !!! No hatred less poverty loads of love togetherness happiness n most imp. Good health ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54) on Dec 31, 2018 at 1:01pm PST ×

Aamir Khan visits Rishi Kapoor in New York as he undergoes treatment, see pics

<p>Rajkummar Rao may have emerged as a major draw at the box office but the actor does not believe he is anywhere near the super stardom that the three Khans have in Bollywood.<br />
<br />
There is a great churning in Bollywood with content driven films outperforming and outclassing those headlined by the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.<br />
<br />
Rajkummar, who is the considered one of the faces of this new breed of cinema, however, says it would not be right to compare his stardom with that of the Khans.<br />
<br />
"I don't think we can compare superstars and actors like me. The kind of films Aamir sir, Shah Rukh sir and Salman sir have done are amazing. You can't say they are not good just because one of their films did not work.<br />
<br />
"They are superstars for some reason and we all love them. I am myself a fan of Khans. We should not compare. We are very new and we have a long way to prove ourselves. I don't think the kind of superstardom that these superstars have seen will ever come back again," Rajkummar told PTI.<br />
<br />
The actor believes the mass hysteria and mania around their superstardom is something that all actors yearn for but it just cannot be replicated.<br />
<br />
"I want all our films to do well at the box office. But the craze that they have seen is something I don't think is going to comeback. It is very tough. People love these actors, the way people react, shout, hug, cry... The phenomenon is huge."<br />
<br />
The 34-year-old actor, whose filmography includes gems like 'Newton', 'Trapped', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'&nbsp;and 'Stree', among others, rules himself out of the contention of being the next big Bollywood superstar.<br />
<br />
"I am very happy doing what I am doing and if it takes me there, good. But let me tell you I am happy in this space."<br />
<br />
The actor had five releases in 2018 but it was Amar Kaushik's 'Stree' &nbsp;that did the wonders for Rajkummar at the box office. He also starred in critically-acclaimed films ' Omerta' &nbsp;and 'Love Sonia'.<br />
<br />
"Audience loved these stories more than anything else. Today people are more concerned about the content they are seeing. I always try to offer new things. Since my debut film 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha', I am trying to experiment and push boundaries as an actor. I am happy people are accepting that. It is a feeling of validation as these are the kind of films I was doing earlier and today they are doing great numbers."<br />
<br />
Despite his recent success, the actor still reads all his scripts. He says yes to a project only if he feels the story is good.<br />
<br />
"I do get a lot of scripts, I don't want to give a number, I can't brag. I get all kinds of scripts from weird to some really interesting ones as well. I have a number of films to choose from.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"I read all my scripts and I don't let other people decide. I believe an actor should invest their time in reading scripts carefully and understanding it. Also, there are filmmakers with whom I wanted to work and now I am getting the opportunity to do so."</p>

<p>Up next for the actor is 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', where he reunites with Anil Kapoor and co-stars Sonam Kapoor. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ek-ladki-ko-dekha-toh-aisa-laga-review-anil-and-sonam-kapoors-film-is-heartwarming-194375">Read the review of the film here.&nbsp;</a><br />
<br />
About the film, Rajkummar says, "More than the role, the story was unique, so I did the film. It talks about things that are relevant in our society. I liked the role as well. It is the story that I look at first and then comes my role."<br />
<br />
The film offers yet another take on LGBTQ issues, something which Rajkummar previously dealt with in Hansal Mehta's 'Aligarh'.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
He believes that while 'Aligarh' &nbsp;was a biopic on Aligarh Muslim University professor Ramachandra Siras, 'Ek Ladki..'&nbsp;is a commercial project and an entertaining film.<br />
<br />
"This film ('Ek Ladki..') is more about acceptance. This is a family film, relationship drama, it is about friendship, love. I believe there has to be equality, you can't judge someone based on sexual preference. It is their life and who they want as their partners, it is a normal thing," he adds.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
He has interesting blend of films up for release this year - 'Mental Hai Kya'&nbsp;with Kangana Ranaut and 'Made in China'. He has also signed a film with Anurag Basu and Hansal Mehta.&nbsp;</p>


Rajkummar Rao may have emerged as a major draw at the box office but the actor does not believe he is anywhere near the super stardom that the three Khans have in Bollywood.

Rajkummar Rao may have emerged as a major draw at the box office but the actor does not believe he is anywhere near the super stardom that the three Khans have in Bollywood. There is a great churning in Bollywood with content driven films outperforming and outclassing those headlined by the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Rajkummar, who is the considered one of the faces of this new breed of cinema, however, says it would not be right to compare his stardom with that of the Khans. "I don't think we can compare superstars and actors like me. The kind of films Aamir sir, Shah Rukh sir and Salman sir have done are amazing. You can't say they are not good just because one of their films did not work. "They are superstars for some reason and we all love them. I am myself a fan of Khans. We should not compare. We are very new and we have a long way to prove ourselves. I don't think the kind of superstardom that these superstars have seen will ever come back again," Rajkummar told PTI. The actor believes the mass hysteria and mania around their superstardom is something that all actors yearn for but it just cannot be replicated. "I want all our films to do well at the box office. But the craze that they have seen is something I don't think is going to comeback. It is very tough. People love these actors, the way people react, shout, hug, cry... The phenomenon is huge." The 34-year-old actor, whose filmography includes gems like 'Newton', 'Trapped', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' and 'Stree', among others, rules himself out of the contention of being the next big Bollywood superstar. "I am very happy doing what I am doing and if it takes me there, good. But let me tell you I am happy in this space." The actor had five releases in 2018 but it was Amar Kaushik's 'Stree' that did the wonders for Rajkummar at the box office. He also starred in critically-acclaimed films ' Omerta' and 'Love Sonia'. "Audience loved these stories more than anything else. Today people are more concerned about the content they are seeing. I always try to offer new things. Since my debut film 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha', I am trying to experiment and push boundaries as an actor. I am happy people are accepting that. It is a feeling of validation as these are the kind of films I was doing earlier and today they are doing great numbers." Despite his recent success, the actor still reads all his scripts. He says yes to a project only if he feels the story is good. "I do get a lot of scripts, I don't want to give a number, I can't brag. I get all kinds of scripts from weird to some really interesting ones as well. I have a number of films to choose from. "I read all my scripts and I don't let other people decide. I believe an actor should invest their time in reading scripts carefully and understanding it. Also, there are filmmakers with whom I wanted to work and now I am getting the opportunity to do so." Up next for the actor is 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', where he reunites with Anil Kapoor and co-stars Sonam Kapoor. Read the review of the film here. About the film, Rajkummar says, "More than the role, the story was unique, so I did the film. It talks about things that are relevant in our society. I liked the role as well. It is the story that I look at first and then comes my role." The film offers yet another take on LGBTQ issues, something which Rajkummar previously dealt with in Hansal Mehta's 'Aligarh'. He believes that while 'Aligarh' was a biopic on Aligarh Muslim University professor Ramachandra Siras, 'Ek Ladki..' is a commercial project and an entertaining film. "This film ('Ek Ladki..') is more about acceptance. This is a family film, relationship drama, it is about friendship, love. I believe there has to be equality, you can't judge someone based on sexual preference. It is their life and who they want as their partners, it is a normal thing," he adds. He has interesting blend of films up for release this year - 'Mental Hai Kya' with Kangana Ranaut and 'Made in China'. He has also signed a film with Anurag Basu and Hansal Mehta.

Don't think the kind of superstardom Khans saw will ever come back again, says Rajkummar Rao

<p>As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role.&nbsp;While many suggest that the makers have decided for Vicky Kaushal, it is also being said that the makers are also considering ‘Newton’ actor Rajkummar Rao for the part.</p>

<p>According to a source quoted by a website, "The character demands a performer who can pull it off very well. Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao both have what it takes to play this character."</p>

<p>The film will be based on the life of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma who is the country's first man in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, Shah Rukh dropping from the project is doing the rounds ever since his last film ‘Zero’ bombed at the box office. Shah Rukh, reportedly, wants to be extra cautious while choosing his next film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, when Aamir was asked if Shah Rukh had indeed left the project, he said that we <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-on-shah-rukh-khan-quitting-rakesh-sharma-biopic-lets-wait-until-he-makes-an-announcement-193391">should wait for him to make the announcement himself</a>. Aamir was the first choice for the film but he passed it and suggested Shah Rukh's name for it.&nbsp;</p>


As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role.

As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role. While many suggest that the makers have decided for Vicky Kaushal, it is also being said that the makers are also considering ‘Newton’ actor Rajkummar Rao for the part. According to a source quoted by a website, "The character demands a performer who can pull it off very well. Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao both have what it takes to play this character." The film will be based on the life of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma who is the country's first man in space. Also, Shah Rukh dropping from the project is doing the rounds ever since his last film ‘Zero’ bombed at the box office. Shah Rukh, reportedly, wants to be extra cautious while choosing his next film. Meanwhile, when Aamir was asked if Shah Rukh had indeed left the project, he said that we should wait for him to make the announcement himself. Aamir was the first choice for the film but he passed it and suggested Shah Rukh's name for it.

Not just Vicky Kaushal, makers are considering Rajkummar Rao to replace Shah Rukh Khan in biopic?

<p>For an actor who has delivered back-to-back blockbuster hits for the past many years, Aamir Khan is quite humble when it comes to failures. His last release, 'Thugs Of Hindostan' was pitched as the big release of 2018 and featured Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif along with him. But the film failed to work at the box office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie met with extreme criticism and crashed upon it's release. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190">Read the review of 'Thugs Of Hindostan' here.&nbsp;</a><br />
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Aamir said he doesn't need to "forgive" director Vijay Krishna Acharya as they all set out to make a good film.&nbsp;<br />
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"Every director that I work with, they are good and their intentions are good. We all aim to make a good film but sometimes it doesn't happen. Filmmaking is difficult. I'm a team player. If my director has gone wrong, I've gone wrong with him," Aamir said in a group interview.&nbsp;<br />
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"I don't mind failing with my director on his or her instincts. I don't have a problem. I believe in the director and if he has gone wrong, I have too. We will learn from our mistakes," he added.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor said he took the responsibility for the failure as the audience came in to watch the film for him.&nbsp;<br />
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"Audience came to watch the film on my name. So it was my responsibility. To that audience I feel personally and fully responsible."<br />
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While the film was bashed from all quarters, there was a section which felt the criticism was unfair. Aamir said he's aware there are people who liked the film but wouldn't want to be judgemental towards those who didn't.&nbsp;<br />
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"I've met a lot of people who told me they liked the film. But I don't judge these things. I think the audience has full right to say exactly what they want and they can be harsh in their criticism, that's their right. If there was a certain amount of harshness, so be it," he said.&nbsp;<br />
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"Also, I didn't give a flop film since a long time! So people got an opportunity to take out their anger, which is good too. It's been years since I have had a failure," he quipped.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor was in conversation with the media to promote his upcoming production, ' Rubaru Roshni'. Directed by Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal, the film chronicles three real life story of grief and forgiveness.&nbsp;</p>


For an actor who has delivered back-to-back blockbuster hits for the past many years, Aamir Khan is quite humble when it comes to failures. His last release, 'Thugs Of Hindostan' was pitched as the big release of 2018 and featured Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif along with him.

For an actor who has delivered back-to-back blockbuster hits for the past many years, Aamir Khan is quite humble when it comes to failures. His last release, 'Thugs Of Hindostan' was pitched as the big release of 2018 and featured Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif along with him. But the film failed to work at the box office. The movie met with extreme criticism and crashed upon it's release. Read the review of 'Thugs Of Hindostan' here. Aamir said he doesn't need to "forgive" director Vijay Krishna Acharya as they all set out to make a good film. "Every director that I work with, they are good and their intentions are good. We all aim to make a good film but sometimes it doesn't happen. Filmmaking is difficult. I'm a team player. If my director has gone wrong, I've gone wrong with him," Aamir said in a group interview. "I don't mind failing with my director on his or her instincts. I don't have a problem. I believe in the director and if he has gone wrong, I have too. We will learn from our mistakes," he added. The actor said he took the responsibility for the failure as the audience came in to watch the film for him. "Audience came to watch the film on my name. So it was my responsibility. To that audience I feel personally and fully responsible." While the film was bashed from all quarters, there was a section which felt the criticism was unfair. Aamir said he's aware there are people who liked the film but wouldn't want to be judgemental towards those who didn't. "I've met a lot of people who told me they liked the film. But I don't judge these things. I think the audience has full right to say exactly what they want and they can be harsh in their criticism, that's their right. If there was a certain amount of harshness, so be it," he said. "Also, I didn't give a flop film since a long time! So people got an opportunity to take out their anger, which is good too. It's been years since I have had a failure," he quipped. The actor was in conversation with the media to promote his upcoming production, ' Rubaru Roshni'. Directed by Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal, the film chronicles three real life story of grief and forgiveness.

Aamir Khan on 'Thugs Of Hindostan' failure: We learn from our mistakes

<p>As reports surface that Shah Rukh Khan might have let go of Rakesh Sharma biopic, Aamir Khan who was earlier supposed to play the part asks all to wait and let Shah Rukh announce the same.</p>

<p>It was earlier said that Aamir backed out of the film leading to the part going to Shah Rukh on former’s suggestion. Now, it seems like Shah Rukh has also given up on the part.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Shah Rukh has never commented on taking the part or backing out of it. It was only spoken of by Aamir till date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a media interaction, &nbsp;when Aamir was asked about Shah Rukh backing out of the biopic, he said, “Isn’t Shah Rukh Khan doing that film? Those are only reports, let’s wait until he makes an announcement about it.”</p>

<p>Apparently, there are reports suggesting that Shah Rukh has chosen ‘Don 3’ over ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha’ (Rakesh Sharma biopic). This has now led to Vicky Kaushal being considered for the part on India’s first man in space.</p>

<p>As for Aamir, after ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ he said that he has “four good scripts” to choose from. He added that he will come to know which film he is doing for sure within a month. “This time I have four good scripts! I don’t know which one will be the exact one, as I haven’t 100 per cent zeroed in on that but I’ll know within a month. Most probably I’ll be producing it,” Aamir said.</p>


As reports surface that Shah Rukh Khan might have let go of Rakesh Sharma biopic, Aamir Khan who was earlier supposed to play the part asks all to wait and let Shah Rukh announce the same.

As reports surface that Shah Rukh Khan might have let go of Rakesh Sharma biopic, Aamir Khan who was earlier supposed to play the part asks all to wait and let Shah Rukh announce the same. It was earlier said that Aamir backed out of the film leading to the part going to Shah Rukh on former’s suggestion. Now, it seems like Shah Rukh has also given up on the part. Interestingly, Shah Rukh has never commented on taking the part or backing out of it. It was only spoken of by Aamir till date. During a media interaction, when Aamir was asked about Shah Rukh backing out of the biopic, he said, “Isn’t Shah Rukh Khan doing that film? Those are only reports, let’s wait until he makes an announcement about it.” Apparently, there are reports suggesting that Shah Rukh has chosen ‘Don 3’ over ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha’ (Rakesh Sharma biopic). This has now led to Vicky Kaushal being considered for the part on India’s first man in space. As for Aamir, after ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ he said that he has “four good scripts” to choose from. He added that he will come to know which film he is doing for sure within a month. “This time I have four good scripts! I don’t know which one will be the exact one, as I haven’t 100 per cent zeroed in on that but I’ll know within a month. Most probably I’ll be producing it,” Aamir said.

Aamir Khan on Shah Rukh quitting Rakesh Sharma biopic: Let's wait till he makes an announcement

<p>His films may be one of the most money minting releases, but when it comes to choosing a story Aamir Khan follows his heart and the business aspect does not come into consideration.</p>

<p>The 53-year-old superstar, who made some unusual choices in his close to three-decade-long career, made experimental cinema mainstream by giving hits like 'Sarfarosh', 'Lagaan', 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Taare Zameen Par', '3 Idiots', 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar'.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"As a creative person, I have always followed my heart and worked on films that have touched and moved me. And these are often films that are considered risky by the market and when these films get accepted by people it gives me lot of strength and confidence. Also, it reinforces the belief I have in storytelling and creativity," Aamir told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor was speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday.</p>

<p>Aamir praised the initiative by the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am a student of cinema and a lover of history. I am glad this museum has started. I am keen to look at it all through. I have a fascination for creative people, like who started the film industry and who made all these silent films, talkies, black and white and colour films. Whenever there is a book on any film personality I always buy, I like to read about that time."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the work front, there have been reports that Aamir will be part of an Osho biopic, based on spiritual guru Rajneesh but there is no official announcement from the actor on his upcoming films.</p>


His films may be one of the most money minting releases, but when it comes to choosing a story Aamir Khan follows his heart and the business aspect does not come into consideration.

His films may be one of the most money minting releases, but when it comes to choosing a story Aamir Khan follows his heart and the business aspect does not come into consideration. The 53-year-old superstar, who made some unusual choices in his close to three-decade-long career, made experimental cinema mainstream by giving hits like 'Sarfarosh', 'Lagaan', 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Taare Zameen Par', '3 Idiots', 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar'. "As a creative person, I have always followed my heart and worked on films that have touched and moved me. And these are often films that are considered risky by the market and when these films get accepted by people it gives me lot of strength and confidence. Also, it reinforces the belief I have in storytelling and creativity," Aamir told PTI. The actor was speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday. Aamir praised the initiative by the government. "I am a student of cinema and a lover of history. I am glad this museum has started. I am keen to look at it all through. I have a fascination for creative people, like who started the film industry and who made all these silent films, talkies, black and white and colour films. Whenever there is a book on any film personality I always buy, I like to read about that time." On the work front, there have been reports that Aamir will be part of an Osho biopic, based on spiritual guru Rajneesh but there is no official announcement from the actor on his upcoming films.

I have always followed my heart: Aamir Khan

<p>For those who were not aware of this until now, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has a younger brother who looks like his identical twin.</p>

<p>Aamir’s brother Faissal Khan recently did a&nbsp;photoshoot, of which pictures have come out on the social media, leaving the internet confused. After his picture was shared on Instagram, fans started questioning whether this was Aamir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Faissal is also an actor who has previously worked in films like ‘Pyar Ka Mausam’, ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Madhosh’, ‘Mela’ and ‘Basti’ among others. Now, Faissal wants to make a comeback into the entertainment industry as a singer. He will be heard singing in an upcoming film called ‘Factory’.</p>

<p>Speaking about the venture, Faissal told a website, "He insisted that my voice was required for this number and I had no qualms about singing at all. In fact, growing up in and around films and cinema, the ability to sing just came to me smoothly. Since Ishq Tera is a soft, romantic track it was easy to croon. Having heard the final number, I feel quite proud."</p>

<p>Imagine starring Aamir and Faissal together in a comedy film. What fun would it be! Filmmakers, are you listening?</p>


For those who were not aware of this until now, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has a younger brother who looks like his identical twin. Aamir’s brother Faissal Khan recently did a photoshoot, of which pictures have come out on the social media, leaving the internet confused.

For those who were not aware of this until now, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has a younger brother who looks like his identical twin. Aamir’s brother Faissal Khan recently did a photoshoot, of which pictures have come out on the social media, leaving the internet confused. After his picture was shared on Instagram, fans started questioning whether this was Aamir. View this post on Instagram Remember #faizalkhan he has now turned a singer. Actor Faissal Khan will be heard crooning for the first time in his next film "Factory". Looking fit & fab, Faissal is remembered for his role in “Mela" . He will make his singing debut with a romantic number "Ishq Tera". A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Jan 15, 2019 at 3:55am PST × Faissal is also an actor who has previously worked in films like ‘Pyar Ka Mausam’, ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Madhosh’, ‘Mela’ and ‘Basti’ among others. Now, Faissal wants to make a comeback into the entertainment industry as a singer. He will be heard singing in an upcoming film called ‘Factory’. Speaking about the venture, Faissal told a website, "He insisted that my voice was required for this number and I had no qualms about singing at all. In fact, growing up in and around films and cinema, the ability to sing just came to me smoothly. Since Ishq Tera is a soft, romantic track it was easy to croon. Having heard the final number, I feel quite proud." Imagine starring Aamir and Faissal together in a comedy film. What fun would it be! Filmmakers, are you listening?

Aamir Khan's brother Faissal looks like his twin in latest pic, leaving the internet confused

<p>After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film. He was initially scheduled to start work on the film by May but it seems he is more interested in starting this much before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a report published by Mid-Day, a source explained that the decision of starting work on it before May was because of heavy costumes during the summer months. “The project is expensive. In a bid to ensure that the film doesn’t exceed the budget, Kapur (producer Siddharth Roy Kapur) and Khan (Shah Rukh) find it imperative to start shooting by February. Doing so will help them wrap up the main schedule before summer. Given that certain crucial scenes must be filmed outdoors, the duo felt shooting in the bulky costumes would be impossible during those months,” the source said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also suggests that Shah Rukh wants to come back at the box office after delivering a dud with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zero-review-katrina-kaif-shines-in-an-overindulgent-script-that-does-nothing-for-shah-rukh-khan-185648">‘Zero’</a> in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On an earlier occasion, Shah Rukh thanked <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/it-was-aamir-khan-who-recommended-shah-rukh-to-consider-rakesh-sharmas-biopic-179747">Aamir Khan for the role</a> and said, “I thank Aamir [Khan] who was to do the film for calling me and telling me about the role as it would suit me. Whenever I get the time, I will try and spend time with him (Rakesh Sharma).”</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-confirms-aamir-khan-will-play-krishna-in-upcoming-film-mahabharata-186682"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan confirms Aamir Khan will play Krishna in upcoming film 'Mahabharata'</em></a></p>

<p>Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian citizen to travel to outer space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The biopic’s script has been penned by Anjum Rajabali and will be directed by Mahesh Mathai. It will be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under their banners. Only Shah Rukh has been confirmed in the film as Ronnie told PTI that an official announcement on casting will be made soon.</p>


After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve. Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film.

After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve. Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film. He was initially scheduled to start work on the film by May but it seems he is more interested in starting this much before. In a report published by Mid-Day, a source explained that the decision of starting work on it before May was because of heavy costumes during the summer months. “The project is expensive. In a bid to ensure that the film doesn’t exceed the budget, Kapur (producer Siddharth Roy Kapur) and Khan (Shah Rukh) find it imperative to start shooting by February. Doing so will help them wrap up the main schedule before summer. Given that certain crucial scenes must be filmed outdoors, the duo felt shooting in the bulky costumes would be impossible during those months,” the source said. The report also suggests that Shah Rukh wants to come back at the box office after delivering a dud with ‘Zero’ in 2018. On an earlier occasion, Shah Rukh thanked Aamir Khan for the role and said, “I thank Aamir [Khan] who was to do the film for calling me and telling me about the role as it would suit me. Whenever I get the time, I will try and spend time with him (Rakesh Sharma).” Also read: Shah Rukh Khan confirms Aamir Khan will play Krishna in upcoming film 'Mahabharata' Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian citizen to travel to outer space. The biopic’s script has been penned by Anjum Rajabali and will be directed by Mahesh Mathai. It will be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under their banners. Only Shah Rukh has been confirmed in the film as Ronnie told PTI that an official announcement on casting will be made soon.

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Aamir Khan for Rakesh Sharma biopic role, to start shoot in February

<p>Aamir Khan had an unpleasant weekend as his recent film ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to create a spark in China too -- a turf considered to be dominated by him after giving successful films in the foreign market. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190">Read </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190">film's</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190"> review here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film managed to collect Rs 32 crore in three days. He wrote: "Thugs Of Hindostan faces rejection in China... Remained at low levels over the weekend.”</p>

<p>The film was pegged to be Yash Raj Films' big Diwali release but turned out <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-finds-less-takers-despite-earning-rs-100-crores-176730">as a disaster.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Here's the day-wise collection of ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ in China:</p>

<p>Friday $ 1.51 mn<br />
Saturday $ 1.56 mn<br />
Sunday $ 1.61 mn<br />
Total: $ 4.71 mn [Rs 32.93 cr]<br />
The total includes previews held earlier</p>

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<p>Poor reviews took the film down even though it registered a massive opening. It made Rs 50 crore on opening day and became the film with the highest opening day collection of 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ recorded a poor lifetime collection in India -- Rs 151 crore.</p>

<p>The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif, and is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. It is the story of Zafira (Fatima Sana Sheikh), who is raised by a thug named Khudabaksh Azaad (Amitabh Bachchan) after her parents are killed by the East India Company officials and her kingdom is seized. Several years later, Zafira returns to avenge her parents and reclaim her kingdom with the help of Khudabaksh Azaad.</p>

<p>Aamir plays the role of conman Firangi Mallah, hired by the East India Company officials to thwart Khudabaksh Azaad's mutiny. Firangi infiltrates Khudabaksh Azaad's army but later changes his allegiance and backs the thug's mission.</p>


Aamir Khan had an unpleasant weekend as his recent film ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to create a spark in China too -- a turf considered to be dominated by him after giving successful films in the foreign market.

Aamir Khan had an unpleasant weekend as his recent film ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to create a spark in China too -- a turf considered to be dominated by him after giving successful films in the foreign market. Read film's review here. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film managed to collect Rs 32 crore in three days. He wrote: "Thugs Of Hindostan faces rejection in China... Remained at low levels over the weekend.” The film was pegged to be Yash Raj Films' big Diwali release but turned out as a disaster. Here's the day-wise collection of ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ in China: Friday $ 1.51 mn Saturday $ 1.56 mn Sunday $ 1.61 mn Total: $ 4.71 mn [Rs 32.93 cr] The total includes previews held earlier #ThugsOfHindostan faces rejection in #China... Remained at low levels over the weekend... Fri $ 1.51 mn Sat $ 1.56 mn Sun $ 1.61 mn Total: $ 4.71 mn [₹ 32.93 cr] Total includes previews held earlier#TOH — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 31, 2018 × Poor reviews took the film down even though it registered a massive opening. It made Rs 50 crore on opening day and became the film with the highest opening day collection of 2018. ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ recorded a poor lifetime collection in India -- Rs 151 crore. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif, and is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. It is the story of Zafira (Fatima Sana Sheikh), who is raised by a thug named Khudabaksh Azaad (Amitabh Bachchan) after her parents are killed by the East India Company officials and her kingdom is seized. Several years later, Zafira returns to avenge her parents and reclaim her kingdom with the help of Khudabaksh Azaad. Aamir plays the role of conman Firangi Mallah, hired by the East India Company officials to thwart Khudabaksh Azaad's mutiny. Firangi infiltrates Khudabaksh Azaad's army but later changes his allegiance and backs the thug's mission.

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan' crashes in China too, collects Rs 32 crore in 3 days

<p>After scores of articles that you must have read about 'Mahabharata'&nbsp;cast including Aamir Khan, it has finally been confirmed. Shah Rukh Khan revealed that the epic film will have Aamir play the role of God Krishna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It all started when Shah Rukh was asked at an event if he wanted a part in the film, to which he said, “Krishna from Mahabharata” but went on to add “Krishna from Mahabharata has already been taken by Aamir so I will not be able to do that.”</p>

<p>It is said that the film will be made on a budget of around Rs 1000 crore but will now be made as a seven-part web series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Aamir was to star in astronaut Rakesh Sharma’s biopic but he gave up the role to Shah Rukh in order to work on his dream project. The writer of the film, Anjum Rajabali, had also confirmed the same and said, “Frankly, I was very keen that Aamir should do the film. He liked the script, we discussed it a lot and we had a lot of hopes about it. Unfortunately, Aamir is consumed with a larger sort of project called Mahabharat.”</p>

<p>Aamir saw a major flop at the box office with his latest release ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ bombing. The film had Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh.&nbsp;</p>


After scores of articles that you must have read about 'Mahabharata' cast including Aamir Khan, it has finally been confirmed. Shah Rukh Khan revealed that the epic film will have Aamir play the role of God Krishna.

After scores of articles that you must have read about 'Mahabharata' cast including Aamir Khan, it has finally been confirmed. Shah Rukh Khan revealed that the epic film will have Aamir play the role of God Krishna. It all started when Shah Rukh was asked at an event if he wanted a part in the film, to which he said, “Krishna from Mahabharata” but went on to add “Krishna from Mahabharata has already been taken by Aamir so I will not be able to do that.” It is said that the film will be made on a budget of around Rs 1000 crore but will now be made as a seven-part web series. Earlier, Aamir was to star in astronaut Rakesh Sharma’s biopic but he gave up the role to Shah Rukh in order to work on his dream project. The writer of the film, Anjum Rajabali, had also confirmed the same and said, “Frankly, I was very keen that Aamir should do the film. He liked the script, we discussed it a lot and we had a lot of hopes about it. Unfortunately, Aamir is consumed with a larger sort of project called Mahabharat.” Aamir saw a major flop at the box office with his latest release ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ bombing. The film had Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

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