<p>While the nation is recovering from the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959"> shocking news </a>of Bollywood superstar <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevis-mortal-remains-to-be-brought-back-to-mumbai-by-monday-morning-33998">Sridevi&#39;s death</a>, the Congress party has come under the radar over the condolence message it had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sridevi, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress condemned the actor&#39;s demise in a Tweet which read: &quot;We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work. Our deepest condolence to her loved ones. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the UPA govt in 2013.&quot;</p>

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<p>Although, soon after facing backlash from the public for politicising the issue, it deleted the Tweet and in order to cover up it posted a series of Tweets talking about the actor&#39;s journey on Bollywood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevi-had-no-history-of-heart-ailment-sanjay-kapoor-34009">Sridevi had no history of heart ailment: Sanjay Kapoor</a></p>

<p>The re-posted Tweet said: &quot;We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work.&nbsp;Our deepest condolences to her loved ones.&quot;&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work.<br />
Our deepest condolences to her loved ones. <a href="https://t.co/RPagwsnX9h">pic.twitter.com/RPagwsnX9h</a></p>
&mdash; Congress (@INCIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia/status/967614355779944448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Followed by three more posts, praising her career and expressing their thoughts on her demise.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">She received a multitude of awards including the fourth highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2013 by the Govt of India &amp; 6 Filmfare awards, the first at the age of 14. Sridevi started her career at the age of 4 in &#39;Thunaivan&#39;. Her Bollywood debut was in &#39;Julie&#39; at 12. <a href="https://t.co/xQ1Kax4emV">pic.twitter.com/xQ1Kax4emV</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A versatile performer, she acted in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and&nbsp;Kannada films.<br />
Sridevi&#39;s many successes included the critically acclaimed Sadma, ChaalBaaz, Lamhe, Khuda Gawah&nbsp;and&nbsp;Judaai. <a href="https://t.co/Jl1DC7UvJI">pic.twitter.com/Jl1DC7UvJI</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In 2012, after a 15 year break she delivered the much appreciated English Vinglish. She is India&#39;s first female superstar. She&#39;ll be missed. <a href="https://t.co/sd3FfF8azT">pic.twitter.com/sd3FfF8azT</a></p>
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<p>However, Twitterati did not spare the party and managed to voice their anger regardless.&nbsp;</p>

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Nobody is interested in receiving your award.<br />
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The award is constitutional and given by Government of India not by your cheap political party.<br />
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This tweet shows the character of INC.</p>
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&mdash; Praveen Agrawal (@agrawalp2001) <a href="https://twitter.com/agrawalp2001/status/967617166676807681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@INCIndia</a> you guys are so crazzyyy. Twit edit krke kuch fark nai padega. Sabko pata he aap logo ki ghatia shoch. SHAME ON YOU <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CONGRESS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CONGRESS</a></p>
&mdash; Sanket (@sanketapnchl) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanketapnchl/status/967711959016726529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>The actress, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last.&nbsp;</p>


Soon after the tweet was shared, the Twitterati attacked the Congress for making the death of the actor political

While the nation is recovering from the shocking news of Bollywood superstar Sridevi's death, the Congress party has come under the radar over the condolence message it had tweeted. Sridevi, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last. Congress condemned the actor's demise in a Tweet which read: "We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work. Our deepest condolence to her loved ones. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the UPA govt in 2013." The deleted tweet posted by Congress (Twitter) × Although, soon after facing backlash from the public for politicising the issue, it deleted the Tweet and in order to cover up it posted a series of Tweets talking about the actor's journey on Bollywood. Also read: Sridevi had no history of heart ailment: Sanjay Kapoor The re-posted Tweet said: "We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones." We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones. pic.twitter.com/RPagwsnX9h — Congress (@INCIndia) February 25, 2018 × Followed by three more posts, praising her career and expressing their thoughts on her demise. She received a multitude of awards including the fourth highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2013 by the Govt of India & 6 Filmfare awards, the first at the age of 14. Sridevi started her career at the age of 4 in 'Thunaivan'. Her Bollywood debut was in 'Julie' at 12. pic.twitter.com/xQ1Kax4emV — Congress (@INCIndia) February 25, 2018 × A versatile performer, she acted in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Sridevi's many successes included the critically acclaimed Sadma, ChaalBaaz, Lamhe, Khuda Gawah and Judaai. pic.twitter.com/Jl1DC7UvJI — Congress (@INCIndia) February 25, 2018 × In 2012, after a 15 year break she delivered the much appreciated English Vinglish. She is India's first female superstar. She'll be missed. pic.twitter.com/sd3FfF8azT — Congress (@INCIndia) February 25, 2018 × However, Twitterati did not spare the party and managed to voice their anger regardless. Nonsense party. Nobody is interested in receiving your award. The award is constitutional and given by Government of India not by your cheap political party. This tweet shows the character of INC. — Sandeep Kumar (@Sandeep82200924) February 25, 2018 × Inka kaam hei - Lashon pe rajniti karna, and chitaon pe roti sekna. pic.twitter.com/jr71s5SPbv — Praveen Agrawal (@agrawalp2001) February 25, 2018 × They make us easier everyday not to vote for them. — AnkurJ (@monsternaath) February 25, 2018 × @INCIndia you guys are so crazzyyy. Twit edit krke kuch fark nai padega. Sabko pata he aap logo ki ghatia shoch. SHAME ON YOU #CONGRESS — Sanket (@sanketapnchl) February 25, 2018 × The actress, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last.

Congress faces backlash over tweet on Sridevi's death

<p>The entire film&nbsp;fraternity is in deep shock over the news of the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953"> sudden demise</a> of Bollywood actress&nbsp;Sridevi. Veteran film actor and Padma Shri awardee <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">Sridevi</a>, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah&#39;s wedding.</p>

<p>Bollywood actors including Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, Bhagyashree, Sushmita Sen, Nimrat Kaur, Richa Sharma took to Twitter to express <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">grief over the loss</a>.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I&rsquo;m shocked and very disturbed. I&rsquo;ve lost a dear friend and the industry has lost a true legend. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I feel the pain with them <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridev?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridev</a> ... you will be missed.</p>
&mdash; Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) <a href="https://twitter.com/superstarrajini/status/967587334878146560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Have witnessed Sridevi&#39;s life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificeint lady she became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma&#39;s lullaby haunts me now. We&#39;ll miss her</p>
&mdash; Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ikamalhaasan/status/967582423968989185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sridevi&rsquo;s sudden passing away has left me in deep shock. Can&rsquo;t imagine how such a bubbly person, a wonderful actor, is no more.She has left a void in the industry that cannot be filled. Boney is a good friend &amp; I&rsquo;ve seen their daughters grow up. My prayers are with the family????</p>
&mdash; Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) <a href="https://twitter.com/dreamgirlhema/status/967609199894069249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> . A dark day . RIP</p>
&mdash; PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankachopra/status/967509535266168832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Ye Lamhe , ye pal hum har pal yaad karenge.. ye mausam chale gaye toh hum fariyad karenge.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridevi</a></p>
&mdash; PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankachopra/status/967529537675452416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... ???????? RIP</p>
&mdash; Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/967508176139628546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I just heard Ma&rsquo;am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock...cant stop crying...</p>
&mdash; sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) <a href="https://twitter.com/thesushmitasen/status/967509551548391427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am shocked . I have no words. My condolences to the family , friends and fans of cinemas darling ... Sridevi ji .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridevi</a></p>
&mdash; Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma/status/967547240817614848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">SHOCKING. JOLTED. Am I having a horrible dream. Sridevi no more? This is SO SO SAD. AND SO SO NOT FAIR. One of the most brilliant, elegant and talented actresses ever. The queen of Indian cinema. And a friend. Worked with her in so many movies. So many amazing memories.....</p>
&mdash; Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/967571810521886720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is Sridevi really dead? Can somebody wake me up and tell me that it&rsquo;s just a bad dream?????????????</p>
&mdash; Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGVzoomin/status/967570361142468615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So grateful to have grown up and lived in the times of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sridevi</a> . Thank you for the movies, thank you for the magic. You shall live on forever.. <a href="https://t.co/jS2YJU1zoq">pic.twitter.com/jS2YJU1zoq</a></p>
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/967566568216547328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An absolute icon. Gone too soon, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a>. Too soon...</p>
&mdash; Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) <a href="https://twitter.com/Asli_Jacqueline/status/967511451819806728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">She will live on in our hearts. RIP Sridevi ji.</p>
&mdash; Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonakshisinha/status/967574685469822976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Director Anurag Basu called Sridevi&#39;s death shocking and said it would be sad that Sridevi would not be able to watch her daughter on the silver screen.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s really shocking. For the longest time in the morning, I thought it&#39;s a rumour. She had groomed her daughter and made her what she is today, it will be sad that she will not be able to watch her on screen. Life is unpredictable,&quot; said Anurag Basu.</p>

<p>Filmmaker&nbsp;Sudhir Mishra said Sridevi&#39;s death was shocking.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s shocking. No one had thought that this would happen. She had just returned to films. As an actor she could carry films on her shoulders. She was a pan-Indian actress and an icon of our industry. My heart goes out to her family,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>&quot;There are a few things which you find tough to believe. She was a phenomenal actress, a superstar. There was nothing that she couldn&#39;t do. She was a role model. My condolences to the entire family. This is an irreparable loss. God bless her soul,&quot; said actress Divya Dutta.</p>

<p>Politicians echoed Bollywood celebrities&#39; remarks.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the untimely death of the actress.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a></p>
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<p>Rahul Gandhi said he was shocked to hear about Sridevi&#39;s &quot;sudden and untimely death&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked to hear about the sudden and untimely death of one of India&rsquo;s favourite actress, Sridevi.<br />
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Sridevi was an incredibly talented and versatile actress whose vast body of work spanned a range of genres and languages.<br />
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My condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace.</p>
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<p>Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani wrote an emotional letter remembering her &quot;favourite star who defined joy in my childhood&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;I pay homage to an actor who through her body of work ascertained that a female actress&#39; place in a commercial Hindi movie is not only to compliment her male counterparts,&quot; Smriti Irani wrote in the letter.</p>

<p>&quot;My memories of Sridevi are built through my journey from being a fan girl to an actor and then my role as a politician. I have had opportunities to meet Sridevi in public engagements and industry events, and each time I went back knowing a little more about her.<br />
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&quot;She was a woman who knew her mind and despite the challenges that came her way, she approached life with a lot of dignity. The actor in me was influenced by her work in movies like &#39;Chalbaaz&#39;, &#39;Chandni&#39;, &#39;Sadma&#39; and the effortless performance in &#39;Lamhe&#39;,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>Calling Sridevi&#39;s death an irreparable loss, Congress leader and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu said the actress was a role model and &quot;her work will live for ever.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;It is an irreparable loss. She was an icon. I never saw her age. It is a loss for the entire country. She was a role model and her work will live for ever. She was a jewel like Kohinoor (diamond),&quot; Navjot Singh Sidhu said.</p>

<p>Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said, Sridevi, who acted in Telugu, Hindi and several other regional films, had captivated the cine-goers with her beauty, dancing and acting skills, and had earned countless fans.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;It is unfortunate that Sridevi, who was still active in the film industry, died at a young age,&quot; he said in an official release.</p>

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the actor as &quot;one of the most popular actors of a generation&quot; while her Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar said Sridevi&#39;s death had caused an irreparable loss to the film fraternity.</p>

<p>Describing Sridevi a &quot;strong actor&quot;, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that Indian cinema had touched new heights through her vibrant and emotional acting.</p>

<p>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of veteran actress while his Haryana counterpart, Manohar Lal Khattar said Sridevi had made a special place in the hearts of people through her acting.</p>

<p>The US consulate in Mumbai lamented Sridevi&#39;s sudden death.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We lament the sudden demise of legendary Bollywood superstar <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a>, whose work touched lives around the world. Our condolences to her family and fans. RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/bjhqIuYFNl">pic.twitter.com/bjhqIuYFNl</a></p>
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Bollywood stars and fans took to Twitter to express to express their grief

The entire film fraternity is in deep shock over the news of the sudden demise of Bollywood actress Sridevi. Veteran film actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. Bollywood actors including Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, Bhagyashree, Sushmita Sen, Nimrat Kaur, Richa Sharma took to Twitter to express grief over the loss. Here are some Twitter reactions: I’m shocked and very disturbed. I’ve lost a dear friend and the industry has lost a true legend. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I feel the pain with them #RIPSridev ... you will be missed. — Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) February 25, 2018 × Have witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificeint lady she became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll miss her — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 25, 2018 × Sridevi’s sudden passing away has left me in deep shock. Can’t imagine how such a bubbly person, a wonderful actor, is no more.She has left a void in the industry that cannot be filled. Boney is a good friend & I’ve seen their daughters grow up. My prayers are with the family???? — Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 25, 2018 × I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018 × Ye Lamhe , ye pal hum har pal yaad karenge.. ye mausam chale gaye toh hum fariyad karenge.. #RIPSridevi — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018 × Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... ???????? RIP — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 24, 2018 × I just heard Ma’am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock...cant stop crying... — sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) February 24, 2018 × I am shocked . I have no words. My condolences to the family , friends and fans of cinemas darling ... Sridevi ji .. #RIPSridevi — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) February 24, 2018 × SHOCKING. JOLTED. Am I having a horrible dream. Sridevi no more? This is SO SO SAD. AND SO SO NOT FAIR. One of the most brilliant, elegant and talented actresses ever. The queen of Indian cinema. And a friend. Worked with her in so many movies. So many amazing memories..... — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 25, 2018 × Is Sridevi really dead? Can somebody wake me up and tell me that it’s just a bad dream????????????? — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) February 25, 2018 × So grateful to have grown up and lived in the times of #sridevi . Thank you for the movies, thank you for the magic. You shall live on forever.. pic.twitter.com/jS2YJU1zoq — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 25, 2018 × An absolute icon. Gone too soon, #Sridevi. Too soon... — Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) February 24, 2018 × She will live on in our hearts. RIP Sridevi ji. — Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) February 25, 2018 × Director Anurag Basu called Sridevi's death shocking and said it would be sad that Sridevi would not be able to watch her daughter on the silver screen. "It's really shocking. For the longest time in the morning, I thought it's a rumour. She had groomed her daughter and made her what she is today, it will be sad that she will not be able to watch her on screen. Life is unpredictable," said Anurag Basu. Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra said Sridevi's death was shocking. "It's shocking. No one had thought that this would happen. She had just returned to films. As an actor she could carry films on her shoulders. She was a pan-Indian actress and an icon of our industry. My heart goes out to her family," he said. "There are a few things which you find tough to believe. She was a phenomenal actress, a superstar. There was nothing that she couldn't do. She was a role model. My condolences to the entire family. This is an irreparable loss. God bless her soul," said actress Divya Dutta. Politicians echoed Bollywood celebrities' remarks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the untimely death of the actress. Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018 × Rahul Gandhi said he was shocked to hear about Sridevi's "sudden and untimely death" Shocked to hear about the sudden and untimely death of one of India’s favourite actress, Sridevi. Sridevi was an incredibly talented and versatile actress whose vast body of work spanned a range of genres and languages. My condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace. — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 25, 2018 × Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani wrote an emotional letter remembering her "favourite star who defined joy in my childhood". "I pay homage to an actor who through her body of work ascertained that a female actress' place in a commercial Hindi movie is not only to compliment her male counterparts," Smriti Irani wrote in the letter. "My memories of Sridevi are built through my journey from being a fan girl to an actor and then my role as a politician. I have had opportunities to meet Sridevi in public engagements and industry events, and each time I went back knowing a little more about her. "She was a woman who knew her mind and despite the challenges that came her way, she approached life with a lot of dignity. The actor in me was influenced by her work in movies like 'Chalbaaz', 'Chandni', 'Sadma' and the effortless performance in 'Lamhe'," she said. Calling Sridevi's death an irreparable loss, Congress leader and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu said the actress was a role model and "her work will live for ever." "It is an irreparable loss. She was an icon. I never saw her age. It is a loss for the entire country. She was a role model and her work will live for ever. She was a jewel like Kohinoor (diamond)," Navjot Singh Sidhu said. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said, Sridevi, who acted in Telugu, Hindi and several other regional films, had captivated the cine-goers with her beauty, dancing and acting skills, and had earned countless fans." "It is unfortunate that Sridevi, who was still active in the film industry, died at a young age," he said in an official release. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the actor as "one of the most popular actors of a generation" while her Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar said Sridevi's death had caused an irreparable loss to the film fraternity. Describing Sridevi a "strong actor", Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that Indian cinema had touched new heights through her vibrant and emotional acting. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of veteran actress while his Haryana counterpart, Manohar Lal Khattar said Sridevi had made a special place in the hearts of people through her acting. The US consulate in Mumbai lamented Sridevi's sudden death. We lament the sudden demise of legendary Bollywood superstar #Sridevi, whose work touched lives around the world. Our condolences to her family and fans. RIP #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/bjhqIuYFNl — US Consulate Mumbai (@USAndMumbai) February 25, 2018 ×

Film fraternity, politicians condole Sridevi's death

<p>After the shocking news of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevis-mortal-remains-to-be-brought-back-to-mumbai-by-sunday-evening-33998"> Sridevi&#39;s de</a>ath broke out, her brother-in-law and actor&nbsp;Sanjay Kapoor said that she had no history of heart ailment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We are completely shocked. She had no history of a heart attack,&quot; he said&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that said the whole family was in shock with the sudden demise of the veteran actress. The actress, 54, died on Saturday night at around 11 pm after suffering a cardiac arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sridevi was in Dubai to attend the marriage function of actress Sonam Kapoor&#39;s cousin Mohit Marwah. She exuded elegance in her appearances.</p>

<p>Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-remembering-sridevi-most-iconic-roles-that-made-her-bollywoods-first-female-superstar-33992">Remembering Sridevi: The most iconic roles that made her Bollywood&#39;s first female superstar </a></p>

<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains are expected to be brought back to her Mumbai home on Sunday evening by chartered flight, Mumbai International Airport officials have stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sridevi&#39;s tragic and untimely death has brought tears to her<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-cricketers-mourn-bollywoods-loss-as-sridevi-passes-away-34003"> fans and followers</a>. Many from the cricket fraternity including Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag,&nbsp;VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh mourned the unfortunate death.&nbsp;</p>


Sridevi's mortal remains are expected to be brought back to her Mumbai home on Sunday evening by chartered flight, Mumbai International Airport officials have stated

After the shocking news of Sridevi's death broke out, her brother-in-law and actor Sanjay Kapoor said that she had no history of heart ailment. "We are completely shocked. She had no history of a heart attack," he said He added that said the whole family was in shock with the sudden demise of the veteran actress. The actress, 54, died on Saturday night at around 11 pm after suffering a cardiac arrest. Sridevi was in Dubai to attend the marriage function of actress Sonam Kapoor's cousin Mohit Marwah. She exuded elegance in her appearances. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last. Also read: Remembering Sridevi: The most iconic roles that made her Bollywood's first female superstar Sridevi's mortal remains are expected to be brought back to her Mumbai home on Sunday evening by chartered flight, Mumbai International Airport officials have stated. Sridevi's tragic and untimely death has brought tears to her fans and followers. Many from the cricket fraternity including Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh mourned the unfortunate death.

Sridevi had no history of heart ailment: Sanjay Kapoor

<p>Cricket and Bollywood are two different industry but have stood together through&nbsp;thick and thins. Sridevi&#39;s tragic and untimely death has brought tears to her <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-remembering-sridevi-most-iconic-roles-that-made-her-bollywoods-first-female-superstar-33992">fans and followers</a>. Even the cricket fraternity mourns the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">unfortunate death</a>. Padma Shri awardee Sridevi had an<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-remembering-sridevi-most-iconic-roles-that-made-her-bollywoods-first-female-superstar-33992"> illustrious career</a> spanning over four decades, passed away at 54. The actor, the wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah&#39;s wedding.</p>

<p>Confirming the news, a source close to the family said, &quot;Yes it&#39;s true. She was in Dubai while some of the other family members came back to India. We hear it&#39;s cardiac arrest.&quot;</p>

<p>Many cricketers and Bollywood actresses have tied knots such as Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge, Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech, Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore also the current skipper Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Both the industries share a very strong bond.</p>

<p>See how cricketers react to the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">demise of the legendary</a> actress:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> About <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> Garu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridevi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SrideviBKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SrideviBKapoor</a> ???? <a href="https://t.co/BZCkGi639s">pic.twitter.com/BZCkGi639s</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked to hear about the demise of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> ji .Heartfelt Condolences to the family. Om Shanti !</p>
&mdash; Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/967599612839317506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sridevi no more ? ????so difficult to fathom that she is no more, such is life I guess. Strong will to those near and dear to her. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridevi</a> ????</p>
&mdash; Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/967563138592731136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This can&#39;t be true.<br />
She is one of the best actress in his own time.<br />
Shocked .<a href="https://twitter.com/SrideviBKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SrideviBKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/zne6bqnJ2p">pic.twitter.com/zne6bqnJ2p</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Very shocked to hear about the passing away of iconic actress <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> ji. Condolences to her family and loved ones. May her soul rest in peace.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Absolutely shocked to hear about the passing away of our Bollywood queen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> . May her soul rest in peace, my deepest condolences to the family ????</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So shocked to hear the news of Sridevi ji... met her few months ago at my show ... just can&rsquo;t believe it ..</p>
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'No words to express what I feel,' says Sachin Tendulkar on Sridevi's tragic death

Cricket and Bollywood are two different industry but have stood together through thick and thins. Sridevi's tragic and untimely death has brought tears to her fans and followers. Even the cricket fraternity mourns the unfortunate death. Padma Shri awardee Sridevi had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away at 54. The actor, the wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. Confirming the news, a source close to the family said, "Yes it's true. She was in Dubai while some of the other family members came back to India. We hear it's cardiac arrest." Many cricketers and Bollywood actresses have tied knots such as Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge, Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech, Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore also the current skipper Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Both the industries share a very strong bond. See how cricketers react to the demise of the legendary actress: @sachin_rt About #Sridevi Garu#RIPSridevi@SrideviBKapoor ???? pic.twitter.com/BZCkGi639s — Sach Boy (@LoyalSachiNist) February 25, 2018 × Shocked to hear about the demise of #Sridevi ji .Heartfelt Condolences to the family. Om Shanti ! — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 25, 2018 × Sridevi no more ? ????so difficult to fathom that she is no more, such is life I guess. Strong will to those near and dear to her. #RIPSridevi ???? — Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) February 25, 2018 × This can't be true. She is one of the best actress in his own time. Shocked .@SrideviBKapoor #RIP #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/zne6bqnJ2p — Aakash chopra ⛑️ (@Sir_akashchopra) February 25, 2018 × Very shocked to hear about the passing away of iconic actress #Sridevi ji. Condolences to her family and loved ones. May her soul rest in peace. — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 25, 2018 × Absolutely shocked to hear about the passing away of our Bollywood queen #Sridevi . May her soul rest in peace, my deepest condolences to the family ???? — yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 25, 2018 × So shocked to hear the news of Sridevi ji... met her few months ago at my show ... just can’t believe it .. — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 25, 2018 × ×

Indian cricketers mourn Bollywood's loss as Sridevi passes away

<p>Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi, the iconic lady of Bollywood, passed away in Dubai after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Sridevi was reported in Dubai with her entire family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah&#39;s wedding. Her sudden death has not only brought the murk to her family or the newly wedded couple, but to the entire film industry and the nation.</p>

<p>&lsquo;She will never return&rsquo; surely disheartens us because this time the almighty won&rsquo;t permit the miracle. But I remember when in 1997 she went on a sabbatical, how rumours yelled out &lsquo;she will never return&rsquo;. Definitely film industry was dejected by noting seeing Sri around for a long stint. However, surprising to all, Sridevi announced her come back after 15 years in 2011 with the same dazzling persona of hers. Although the entire nation was eager to blow whistles on ever-popular Sridevi, yet her comeback after a long-long hiatus was questionable because until then, no comeback was successful</p>

<p>Sridevi&rsquo;s comeback vehicle &ndash; English Vinglish &ndash; directed by Gauri Shinde revolved around a middle class women, famous for making &lsquo;laddu&rsquo; (Indian sweet), but not good with speaking English. To feel acceped by her family, Sri learns English. This, not-so-glimmer- role but still a nuanced na&iuml;ve performance marked a successful return. She played her age smartly and pulled it off with a great success, claiming her won accolades. The film was undoubtedly a commercial success. With the worldwide triumph of English Vinglish, Sridevi became the only actress in Bollywood to make a successful return as a leading lady after marriage and long hiatus. In fact, some international media outlets hailed Sri as the Meryl Streep of India.</p>

<p>Bollywood has been a tricky terrain for superstars who go for long breaks and try to return after decades have past. The ride is even tougher for ladies who are once married and have two kids walking besides. Comebacks have been a tough call for number of loved-once divas like Juhi Chawla and Karishma Kapoor, who tried to return but were unsuccessful. Even Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, queens of millions of hearts could do a little to indicate a mass-driven encore.</p>

<p>But Sri took the challenge bravely. From actor to housewife to mom and to actor again, Sridevi proved to be an idol, a diva for ever. It brings me no wonder why she was ranked amongst the highest paid actors in the 1990s and regarded as first female &lsquo;Superstar&rsquo; and &lsquo;Chandani&rsquo; of film industry.</p>

<p>Her sudden death has made us loose an iconic figure but her personality will remain engraved in hearts of all.</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


Sridevi was among few divas to make a successful return to film industry after a 15 year long break.

Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi, the iconic lady of Bollywood, passed away in Dubai after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Sridevi was reported in Dubai with her entire family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. Her sudden death has not only brought the murk to her family or the newly wedded couple, but to the entire film industry and the nation. ‘She will never return’ surely disheartens us because this time the almighty won’t permit the miracle. But I remember when in 1997 she went on a sabbatical, how rumours yelled out ‘she will never return’. Definitely film industry was dejected by noting seeing Sri around for a long stint. However, surprising to all, Sridevi announced her come back after 15 years in 2011 with the same dazzling persona of hers. Although the entire nation was eager to blow whistles on ever-popular Sridevi, yet her comeback after a long-long hiatus was questionable because until then, no comeback was successful Sridevi’s comeback vehicle – English Vinglish – directed by Gauri Shinde revolved around a middle class women, famous for making ‘laddu’ (Indian sweet), but not good with speaking English. To feel acceped by her family, Sri learns English. This, not-so-glimmer- role but still a nuanced naïve performance marked a successful return. She played her age smartly and pulled it off with a great success, claiming her won accolades. The film was undoubtedly a commercial success. With the worldwide triumph of English Vinglish, Sridevi became the only actress in Bollywood to make a successful return as a leading lady after marriage and long hiatus. In fact, some international media outlets hailed Sri as the Meryl Streep of India. Bollywood has been a tricky terrain for superstars who go for long breaks and try to return after decades have past. The ride is even tougher for ladies who are once married and have two kids walking besides. Comebacks have been a tough call for number of loved-once divas like Juhi Chawla and Karishma Kapoor, who tried to return but were unsuccessful. Even Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, queens of millions of hearts could do a little to indicate a mass-driven encore. But Sri took the challenge bravely. From actor to housewife to mom and to actor again, Sridevi proved to be an idol, a diva for ever. It brings me no wonder why she was ranked amongst the highest paid actors in the 1990s and regarded as first female ‘Superstar’ and ‘Chandani’ of film industry. Her sudden death has made us loose an iconic figure but her personality will remain engraved in hearts of all. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Sridevi's comeback with 'English Vinglish' was rare among Bollywood celebs

<p>This morning we all woke up to the shocking news of Sridevi&rsquo;s death. She was one of the most enduring and versatile actors of Bollywood. Sridevi made a comeback after a self-imposed sabbatical of many years when she went through the rigours of a somewhat controversial marriage to film director and producer, Boney Kapoor, followed by those child-bearing years. Indeed Sridevi&rsquo;s death at 54 has left many of us fans shell-shocked. You don&rsquo;t die at that age if you are slim and trim and have an evidently well-maintained figure. But perhaps that&rsquo;s the problem &ndash; having to look your best always for the papparazi and for Bollywood so you can continue to act, for acting itself becomes the adrenalin that pumps up the &lsquo;stars&rsquo; and their glitzy lives. But who knows the stress of living on a circumscribed diet and subjecting the body to so many make-overs to not look one&rsquo;s age. &nbsp;</p>

<p>They say Bollywood unites India like nothing else does. For someone, India&rsquo;s North East where Hollywood movies were a staple, those of us who watched &lsquo;Hindi&rsquo; movies (the term Bollywood had not yet gained currency then) were looked askance by our peers in school. And if you studied in an English medium school then you don&rsquo;t discuss Hindi movies with your classmates but would listen to them holding forth about Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra. Many teenagers my age sported the Cleopatra fringe too. But my mother was, for reasons best known to her, a Hindi movie buff and she would take me for all of them. That&rsquo;s how I too got hooked to Bollywood although we didn&rsquo;t understand half of what was happening since we didn&rsquo;t speak Hindi. But we laughed at Johnny Walker and Mehmood&rsquo;s jokes and wept buckets when we watched Dosti. Cinema is not so much about dialogues but about conveying emotions through body language and we had plenty of that in Bollywood. My mother passed on but I transferred my love for Hindi movies to my kids.</p>

<p>So when Sridevi returned with English-Vinglish at age 49 she became a trailblazer. And the movie was spectacular because it resonated with so many of us who struggle with English and are looked down upon by those who speak the language flawlessly, courtesy their schooling and elitist upbringing. &nbsp;In the movie, Sridevi takes up the challenge of learning English and she did to the amazement of all. I love this part &ndash; when women stop becoming victims and stand up for what they want from life. So, Sridevi, you touched many hearts and I know of many who enrolled in personality development courses &ndash; both men and women after watching English-Vinglish for the simple reason that we live in a society of hypocrites &ndash; as if English makes a man or woman. But, well, if one speaks and writes English perhaps the circle of acquaintances grows bigger. If that matters! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the personal level, I loved the movie &lsquo;Mom&rsquo;. It&rsquo;s a movie that many mothers found inspiring. It&rsquo;s a movie that defies the conventional Hindustani type of household where everything is near perfect and families live life along expected lines. Here Sridevi is married to a man who has a daughter who studies at a college she is teaching &ndash; a step-daughter, Arya who could never accept a stepmother and believes it is a disrespect to her late mother&rsquo;s memory. But when Arya is raped and thrown into a gutter after she was waylaid by a classmate (who fancied her but who she thwarted) and his relative, a local bully and his henchmen. Arya was found by a morning walker who admits her to a hospital.</p>

<p>When Sridevi was informed of this incident she was livid and asked Arya for details so she can file an FIR at the local police station which in itself was a tall order. The case comes up for hearing but as usual, falls flat due to the poor investigation. It was then that Sridevi vows revenge and teams up with a private detective to kill the perpetrators one by one. Only Sridevi could have carried out that role so brilliantly and meticulously to avenge the rape of her step-child. What happens in the process is what the movie is all about but Mom is about the untapped strength of every woman. It is said that &lsquo;hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.&rsquo; I would say a woman wronged can wreak havoc in her pursuit of justice. That&rsquo;s what symbolises Kali and Durga too. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In her second avatar, Sridevi did full justice to her roles. Of course, we all loved her body moves in the lilting Hawa-Haiwai of Mr. India and other movies before that but they never made that lasting impact.</p>

<p>In November last year, Sridevi was at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa. My son, Merlvin an actor who two Khasi movies &lsquo;Ri-Homeland of Uncertainty and &lsquo;Onaatah&rsquo; won national awards and who was a jury member for the Indian Panorama selection of feature and non-feature films met Sridevi and received a commendation plaque from her. He could not stop talking about how honoured he was to have met such a professional actor.</p>

<p>It&rsquo;s hard to believe that Sridevi is no longer with us. It&#39;s sadder that she will not be able to see her elder daughter Jahnvi&rsquo;s debut film Dhadak, directed by Karan Johar and due for release in July this year. But that&rsquo;s life, whose other side is death. Sridevi&rsquo;s memories will live on through her films. Rest in Peace wherever you are!</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


Sridevi was one such iconic figure of Bollywood who zapped her fans even in North East India, where people do not watch Hindi movies.

This morning we all woke up to the shocking news of Sridevi’s death. She was one of the most enduring and versatile actors of Bollywood. Sridevi made a comeback after a self-imposed sabbatical of many years when she went through the rigours of a somewhat controversial marriage to film director and producer, Boney Kapoor, followed by those child-bearing years. Indeed Sridevi’s death at 54 has left many of us fans shell-shocked. You don’t die at that age if you are slim and trim and have an evidently well-maintained figure. But perhaps that’s the problem – having to look your best always for the papparazi and for Bollywood so you can continue to act, for acting itself becomes the adrenalin that pumps up the ‘stars’ and their glitzy lives. But who knows the stress of living on a circumscribed diet and subjecting the body to so many make-overs to not look one’s age. They say Bollywood unites India like nothing else does. For someone, India’s North East where Hollywood movies were a staple, those of us who watched ‘Hindi’ movies (the term Bollywood had not yet gained currency then) were looked askance by our peers in school. And if you studied in an English medium school then you don’t discuss Hindi movies with your classmates but would listen to them holding forth about Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra. Many teenagers my age sported the Cleopatra fringe too. But my mother was, for reasons best known to her, a Hindi movie buff and she would take me for all of them. That’s how I too got hooked to Bollywood although we didn’t understand half of what was happening since we didn’t speak Hindi. But we laughed at Johnny Walker and Mehmood’s jokes and wept buckets when we watched Dosti. Cinema is not so much about dialogues but about conveying emotions through body language and we had plenty of that in Bollywood. My mother passed on but I transferred my love for Hindi movies to my kids. So when Sridevi returned with English-Vinglish at age 49 she became a trailblazer. And the movie was spectacular because it resonated with so many of us who struggle with English and are looked down upon by those who speak the language flawlessly, courtesy their schooling and elitist upbringing. In the movie, Sridevi takes up the challenge of learning English and she did to the amazement of all. I love this part – when women stop becoming victims and stand up for what they want from life. So, Sridevi, you touched many hearts and I know of many who enrolled in personality development courses – both men and women after watching English-Vinglish for the simple reason that we live in a society of hypocrites – as if English makes a man or woman. But, well, if one speaks and writes English perhaps the circle of acquaintances grows bigger. If that matters! At the personal level, I loved the movie ‘Mom’. It’s a movie that many mothers found inspiring. It’s a movie that defies the conventional Hindustani type of household where everything is near perfect and families live life along expected lines. Here Sridevi is married to a man who has a daughter who studies at a college she is teaching – a step-daughter, Arya who could never accept a stepmother and believes it is a disrespect to her late mother’s memory. But when Arya is raped and thrown into a gutter after she was waylaid by a classmate (who fancied her but who she thwarted) and his relative, a local bully and his henchmen. Arya was found by a morning walker who admits her to a hospital. When Sridevi was informed of this incident she was livid and asked Arya for details so she can file an FIR at the local police station which in itself was a tall order. The case comes up for hearing but as usual, falls flat due to the poor investigation. It was then that Sridevi vows revenge and teams up with a private detective to kill the perpetrators one by one. Only Sridevi could have carried out that role so brilliantly and meticulously to avenge the rape of her step-child. What happens in the process is what the movie is all about but Mom is about the untapped strength of every woman. It is said that ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.’ I would say a woman wronged can wreak havoc in her pursuit of justice. That’s what symbolises Kali and Durga too. In her second avatar, Sridevi did full justice to her roles. Of course, we all loved her body moves in the lilting Hawa-Haiwai of Mr. India and other movies before that but they never made that lasting impact. In November last year, Sridevi was at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa. My son, Merlvin an actor who two Khasi movies ‘Ri-Homeland of Uncertainty and ‘Onaatah’ won national awards and who was a jury member for the Indian Panorama selection of feature and non-feature films met Sridevi and received a commendation plaque from her. He could not stop talking about how honoured he was to have met such a professional actor. It’s hard to believe that Sridevi is no longer with us. It's sadder that she will not be able to see her elder daughter Jahnvi’s debut film Dhadak, directed by Karan Johar and due for release in July this year. But that’s life, whose other side is death. Sridevi’s memories will live on through her films. Rest in Peace wherever you are! (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Sridevi reigned in NE India where Bollywood movies are not popular

<p>Getting late in the morning after a Saturday night party with friends, I did the first thing of the day which I do usually. Switched on the Wi-Fi, checked for the emails and Whatsapp messages. The first message flashed on a group was about the demise of the Sridevi. Taken aback, I went to Google news to confirm as social media is full of crap and false news at times.</p>

<p>It couldn&rsquo;t have been a bigger shock than this for me. &nbsp;I just sat quietly and tried assimilating this news. For me it wasn&rsquo;t just as simple as a death of Bollywood icon alone, it was the end of someone who kept my teen years captivated.</p>

<p>During the era of no internet, WhatsApp, Facebook and video games - Sridevi at the screen, Becker- Edberg at Wimbledon and PT Usha at the sprinting track were the few icons who kept me enthralled when I was going through my teens and entering into adulthood during later half of the eighties and early nineties.</p>

<p>I remember that after my 8th-grade final exams, my father, who wasn&rsquo;t a movie buff himself, asked me &ldquo;hey, get ready. I am taking you to the movie which you will enjoy&rdquo;. A bit amused though, I accompanied him. It was Mr. India; which in fact remained the only movie which my father showed me on his own. Notwithstanding, Mogambo Khus Hua and that invisible gadget, it was Sridevi who kept me spellbound. The song &#39;Hawa Hawai&#39; was beyond the barrier of highest of splendours.</p>

<p>Back home, next thing I did was that I hired a VCR and saw all those Sridevi flicks which I hadn&rsquo;t seen till then &ndash; Himmatwala, Tohfa, Aakhiri Rasta to name a few. More I saw her on screen, more I was enchanted.</p>

<p>The Eighties was a typical time. By 1983-84, best of Amitabh&rsquo;s years were over. Despite talented Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff, the film industry was looking for next big star to fit in big shoes of Amitabh, and that was the time when best of Sridevi chipped in. There was a time in the eighties when Bollywood was relying heavily on the unending magnetism of her. The situation remained the same till 89-90 when first Madhuri Dixit and then Khan Trinity (Amir, Shahrukh &amp; Salman) hit the scene.</p>

<p>Her charm was unimaginatively high and unparalleled. When I entered in engineering college, as a weekly movie show at the in-campus open-air theatre, 1986&rsquo;s movie Chaalbaaz was filmed. We were awestruck by her aura which she brought in the role which hardly lasted for 10-15 minutes in the movie. No doubt, she stole the show despite all-other typical Feroz Khan flicks in the movie.<br />
Her charisma was intact even in her later years during the nineties and despite a whole new generation of actresses. Remember Khuda Gawah, Laadla and Judai, where she ruled in her late twenties and early &ndash;thirties. She redefined the lead romantic lead with all-time classics like Lamhe and Chandni. Then her double role in Chaalbaaz is beyond words, even a notch above Hema Malini in the original Seeta aur Geeta.</p>

<p>Sridevi was like Rajesh Khanna for Bollywood. The way Rajesh Khanna was the first superstar among male stars; she was the first superstar among actresses.</p>

<p>When I am still trying to cope with the shock, all that I can say is &quot;Thanks a ton Sridevi for the joy you brought to me and millions of your fans. Rest in peace&rdquo;.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


According to the author, Sridevi was his main appeal. Sri was one such icon who kept him enthralled when he was going through his teens and entering into adulthood.

Getting late in the morning after a Saturday night party with friends, I did the first thing of the day which I do usually. Switched on the Wi-Fi, checked for the emails and Whatsapp messages. The first message flashed on a group was about the demise of the Sridevi. Taken aback, I went to Google news to confirm as social media is full of crap and false news at times. It couldn’t have been a bigger shock than this for me. I just sat quietly and tried assimilating this news. For me it wasn’t just as simple as a death of Bollywood icon alone, it was the end of someone who kept my teen years captivated. During the era of no internet, WhatsApp, Facebook and video games - Sridevi at the screen, Becker- Edberg at Wimbledon and PT Usha at the sprinting track were the few icons who kept me enthralled when I was going through my teens and entering into adulthood during later half of the eighties and early nineties. I remember that after my 8th-grade final exams, my father, who wasn’t a movie buff himself, asked me “hey, get ready. I am taking you to the movie which you will enjoy”. A bit amused though, I accompanied him. It was Mr. India; which in fact remained the only movie which my father showed me on his own. Notwithstanding, Mogambo Khus Hua and that invisible gadget, it was Sridevi who kept me spellbound. The song 'Hawa Hawai' was beyond the barrier of highest of splendours. Back home, next thing I did was that I hired a VCR and saw all those Sridevi flicks which I hadn’t seen till then – Himmatwala, Tohfa, Aakhiri Rasta to name a few. More I saw her on screen, more I was enchanted. The Eighties was a typical time. By 1983-84, best of Amitabh’s years were over. Despite talented Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff, the film industry was looking for next big star to fit in big shoes of Amitabh, and that was the time when best of Sridevi chipped in. There was a time in the eighties when Bollywood was relying heavily on the unending magnetism of her. The situation remained the same till 89-90 when first Madhuri Dixit and then Khan Trinity (Amir, Shahrukh & Salman) hit the scene. Her charm was unimaginatively high and unparalleled. When I entered in engineering college, as a weekly movie show at the in-campus open-air theatre, 1986’s movie Chaalbaaz was filmed. We were awestruck by her aura which she brought in the role which hardly lasted for 10-15 minutes in the movie. No doubt, she stole the show despite all-other typical Feroz Khan flicks in the movie. Her charisma was intact even in her later years during the nineties and despite a whole new generation of actresses. Remember Khuda Gawah, Laadla and Judai, where she ruled in her late twenties and early –thirties. She redefined the lead romantic lead with all-time classics like Lamhe and Chandni. Then her double role in Chaalbaaz is beyond words, even a notch above Hema Malini in the original Seeta aur Geeta. Sridevi was like Rajesh Khanna for Bollywood. The way Rajesh Khanna was the first superstar among male stars; she was the first superstar among actresses. When I am still trying to cope with the shock, all that I can say is "Thanks a ton Sridevi for the joy you brought to me and millions of your fans. Rest in peace”. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Sridevi's flicks in 90s kept all young men captivated

<p>By: Akanksha Swarup</p>

<p>Sridevi&rsquo;s untimely demise arrives as 2018&rsquo;s early shockers but also as a grim reminder of a shallow, materialistic urban society that&rsquo;s diminishing in its core values.</p>

<p>I was out on a road trip from Mumbai to Delhi and a relaxing breather at Udaipur was brought to a disturbing halt as I woke up to the shocking news of Sri&rsquo;s sudden demise.</p>

<p>As a journalist with a keen eye for entertainment news, I couldn&rsquo;t help but ask myself if Sridevi&rsquo;s untimely death had anything to do with the constant societal pressure to look a certain way by defying age?</p>

<p>The constant surgeries, implants and botox shots that most heroines are succumbing to across the globe is a harsh reality that we need to address as a society, every time we hit a like on an age-defying face in a picture going viral on Facebook. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>That Sridevi and her daughter Jhanvi were a regular at Dr Raj Kanodia, a Hollywood celebrity cosmetic surgeon based in California is no secret. His Instagram account is a testimony to their visits along with SRK and wife Gauri Khan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Do we need yet another hashtag movement to curb the constant stress of being a certain body type; fit a bracket of beauty where wrinkles, sagging breasts, and grey hair are a definite no-no?</p>

<p>Sri&rsquo;s flamboyant sartorial sense wowed millions of followers on social media but playing mannequin to celebrity designers like Manish Malhotra or Sabyasachi Mukherjee takes its own toll. The price you pay to the bludgeoning compulsion of patriarchal expectations is the news that India woke up to on Sunday morning.</p>

<p>A part of me wonders if husband Boney Kapoor could have resurrected Sridevi&rsquo;s faith in her looks instead of having her play his arm candy.</p>

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<p>A prolific painter and a doting mother apart from being a multilingual superstar, there were dimensions to Sri&rsquo;s personality that we almost forgot to focus on because probably the tragedy of being a woman is to look good even if you are fifty and above. Well India, it&rsquo;s time to rediscover the meaning of &ldquo;ageing gracefully&rdquo;.</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


The constant surgeries, implants and botox shots that most heroines are succumbing to across the globe is a harsh reality that we need to address as a society, every time we hit a like on an age-defying face in a picture going viral on Facebook

By: Akanksha Swarup Sridevi’s untimely demise arrives as 2018’s early shockers but also as a grim reminder of a shallow, materialistic urban society that’s diminishing in its core values. I was out on a road trip from Mumbai to Delhi and a relaxing breather at Udaipur was brought to a disturbing halt as I woke up to the shocking news of Sri’s sudden demise. As a journalist with a keen eye for entertainment news, I couldn’t help but ask myself if Sridevi’s untimely death had anything to do with the constant societal pressure to look a certain way by defying age? The constant surgeries, implants and botox shots that most heroines are succumbing to across the globe is a harsh reality that we need to address as a society, every time we hit a like on an age-defying face in a picture going viral on Facebook. That Sridevi and her daughter Jhanvi were a regular at Dr Raj Kanodia, a Hollywood celebrity cosmetic surgeon based in California is no secret. His Instagram account is a testimony to their visits along with SRK and wife Gauri Khan. Jhanvi Kapoor and I. She always looks so stunning! Thank you for joining me at my home ❤️ A post shared by Dr. Raj Kanodia- Doc Hollywood (@drkanodia90210) on Jul 29, 2017 at 6:58pm PDT × Do we need yet another hashtag movement to curb the constant stress of being a certain body type; fit a bracket of beauty where wrinkles, sagging breasts, and grey hair are a definite no-no? Sri’s flamboyant sartorial sense wowed millions of followers on social media but playing mannequin to celebrity designers like Manish Malhotra or Sabyasachi Mukherjee takes its own toll. The price you pay to the bludgeoning compulsion of patriarchal expectations is the news that India woke up to on Sunday morning. A part of me wonders if husband Boney Kapoor could have resurrected Sridevi’s faith in her looks instead of having her play his arm candy. I love spending time with my dear friends and some of the Bollywood greats including King Khan himself Shah Rukh Khan @iamsrk, the lovely @gaurikhan, the fabulous @sridevi.kapoor and magic man @boneykapoor. @iamsrk best of luck on your newest project @jabharrymetsejalthefilm! A post shared by Dr. Raj Kanodia- Doc Hollywood (@drkanodia90210) on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:21am PDT × A prolific painter and a doting mother apart from being a multilingual superstar, there were dimensions to Sri’s personality that we almost forgot to focus on because probably the tragedy of being a woman is to look good even if you are fifty and above. Well India, it’s time to rediscover the meaning of “ageing gracefully”. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Sridevi, the tragedy of a diva

<p>Veteran film actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">passed away</a>. She was 54.</p>

<p>The actor, the wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah&#39;s wedding.</p>

<p>Confirming the news, a source close to the family said, &quot;Yes it&#39;s true. She was in Dubai while some of the other family members came back to India. We hear it&#39;s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">cardiac arrest</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>While some of her family members returned from Dubai after the wedding, Sridevi, Boney and her younger daughter Khushi stayed back. Her elder daughter -- Janhvi -- had not travelled with the family because of the shooting schedule for her upcoming Bollywood film, her first in the industry.</p>

<p>Sridevi, known for her versatility as an actor, made her Bollywood debut in 1978 with &quot;Solva Sawan&quot;. But it was only after five years with Jeetendra-starrer &quot;Himmatwala&quot; that she gained commercial success.</p>

<p>Before her entry into Bollywood, the actor had been a known face in South Indian films. She made her debut as a child artist in in Tamil film &quot;Thunaivan&quot; in 1969. She also worked in Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Sridevi</a>&#39;s beguiling eyes, scintillating screen presence and acting prowess soon made her one of the most sought-after actors in the Hindi film industry. While films like &quot;Mawaali&quot; (1983), &quot;Tohfa&quot; (1984), &quot;Mr India&quot; (1987) and &quot;Chandni&quot; (1989) kept her at the top in the box-office game, her outings like &quot;Sadma&quot; (1983), &quot;ChaalBaaz&quot; (1989), &quot;Lamhe&quot; (1991), and &quot;Gumrah&quot; (1993) earned her critical acclaim.</p>

<p>She went on a hiatus for 15 years after starring in home production &quot;Judaai&quot;, co-starring her brother-in-law Anil Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar. It was director Gauri Shinde&#39;s &quot;English Vinglish&quot; in 2012 that marked Sridevi&#39;s comeback.</p>

<p>Her nuanced performance as a middle-class woman, learning to speak English to feel accepted by her family, won accolades, and the film was also a commercial success. Last year, she was seen in revenge-drama, &quot;Mom&quot;, opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna. She also shot for a special appearance in superstar Shah Rukh Khan&#39;s upcoming film, &quot;Zero&quot;, which releases in December.</p>

<p>Sridevi was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2013.</p>

<p>Minutes after the news of her death broke, many Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to pay their condolences.</p>

<p>The first one, however, was megastar Amitabh Bachchan who in a cryptic tweet wrote, &quot;Don&#39;t know why, feeling a strange restlessness.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">T 2625 - न जाने क्यूँ , एक अजीब सी घबराहट हो रही है !!</p>
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/967485556115480576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/SrideviBKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SrideviBKapoor</a> ...Condolences to the whole family :(</p>
&mdash; A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) <a href="https://twitter.com/arrahman/status/967546958318518272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>&quot;I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi. A dark day. RIP&quot; <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">tweeted Priyanka</a>, alongside a still of Sridevi from her superhit film &quot;Mr India&quot;.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Ye Lamhe , ye pal hum har pal yaad karenge.. ye mausam chale gaye toh hum fariyad karenge.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridevi</a></p>
&mdash; PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankachopra/status/967529537675452416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Comedian Johnny Lever, while expressing grief, sent prayers to the late actor&#39;s family.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> Ji. My prayers and condolences to the family.</p>
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<p>&quot;Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about #Sridevi Ji. My prayers and condolences to the family,&quot; he tweeted.</p>

<p>&quot;Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Maam is no more. #RIP #Sridevi,&quot; wrote Sidharth.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Ma&rsquo;am is no more <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> ????</p>
&mdash; Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) <a href="https://twitter.com/S1dharthM/status/967512275799199745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Shilpa Shetty&#39;s husband -- Raj Kundra -- posted, &quot;Heartbroken by this news!! She was One of the finest kindest souls I ever knew. Speechless shocked. #RIP#Sridevi this is just not right at all! May God give all the family strength at this darkest hour.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartbroken by this news!! She was One of the finest kindest souls I ever knew :( speechless shocked ???? ???? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> this is just not right at all! May god give all the family strength at this darkest hour. <a href="https://t.co/lBZrQjEabE">pic.twitter.com/lBZrQjEabE</a></p>
&mdash; Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRajKundra/status/967506954296987648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Riteish tweeted</a>, Terrible terrible news. Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI Ji No More &nbsp;RIP, while Sushmita wrote that she has been inconsolable since the news broke. I just heard Maam Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock cant stop crying&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... ???????? RIP</p>
&mdash; Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/967508176139628546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Nimrat Kaur tweeted, Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of #Sridevi. What a dark black terrible moment in time. Gutted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Compelled at this unfortunate hour to be reminded of the age old idiom - चार दिन की चाँदनी, फिर अँधेरी रात ... numb at this grave untimely loss. There never was, nor will there ever be anyone quite like you. What a profoundly sad night. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheOriginalEverything?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheOriginalEverything</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/tH04Rgzj7C">pic.twitter.com/tH04Rgzj7C</a></p>
&mdash; Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/NimratOfficial/status/967521355418734592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival, tweeted, &quot;Shocked to hear of the passing of India&#39;s legendary Sridevi. Honoured to have been in her presence in 2012 when she visited Toronto for English Vinglish. She made countless millions fall in love with her characters.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked to hear of the passing of India&rsquo;s legendary Sridevi. Honoured to have been in her presence in 2012 when she visited Toronto for English, Vinglish. She made countless millions fall in love with her characters. <a href="https://t.co/EDhjbFDKfG">pic.twitter.com/EDhjbFDKfG</a></p>
&mdash; Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/cameron_tiff/status/967521123377201152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am at a loss for words &amp; jolted as if struck by lightening at this late hour of the night to learn about the shocking &amp; tragic news &amp; untimely demise of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> ji. Heartbroken. She was India&rsquo;s sweetheart, an incredible artiste &amp; a beautiful human being. Gone too soon. RIP.???? <a href="https://t.co/VEIveFY4tw">pic.twitter.com/VEIveFY4tw</a></p>
&mdash; Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdnanSamiLive/status/967524960456626176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The actress was in Dubai with her family to attend her nephew’s wedding

Veteran film actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away. She was 54. The actor, the wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. Confirming the news, a source close to the family said, "Yes it's true. She was in Dubai while some of the other family members came back to India. We hear it's cardiac arrest." While some of her family members returned from Dubai after the wedding, Sridevi, Boney and her younger daughter Khushi stayed back. Her elder daughter -- Janhvi -- had not travelled with the family because of the shooting schedule for her upcoming Bollywood film, her first in the industry. Sridevi, known for her versatility as an actor, made her Bollywood debut in 1978 with "Solva Sawan". But it was only after five years with Jeetendra-starrer "Himmatwala" that she gained commercial success. Before her entry into Bollywood, the actor had been a known face in South Indian films. She made her debut as a child artist in in Tamil film "Thunaivan" in 1969. She also worked in Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. Sridevi's beguiling eyes, scintillating screen presence and acting prowess soon made her one of the most sought-after actors in the Hindi film industry. While films like "Mawaali" (1983), "Tohfa" (1984), "Mr India" (1987) and "Chandni" (1989) kept her at the top in the box-office game, her outings like "Sadma" (1983), "ChaalBaaz" (1989), "Lamhe" (1991), and "Gumrah" (1993) earned her critical acclaim. She went on a hiatus for 15 years after starring in home production "Judaai", co-starring her brother-in-law Anil Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar. It was director Gauri Shinde's "English Vinglish" in 2012 that marked Sridevi's comeback. Her nuanced performance as a middle-class woman, learning to speak English to feel accepted by her family, won accolades, and the film was also a commercial success. Last year, she was seen in revenge-drama, "Mom", opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna. She also shot for a special appearance in superstar Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film, "Zero", which releases in December. Sridevi was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2013. Minutes after the news of her death broke, many Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to pay their condolences. The first one, however, was megastar Amitabh Bachchan who in a cryptic tweet wrote, "Don't know why, feeling a strange restlessness." T 2625 - न जाने क्यूँ , एक अजीब सी घबराहट हो रही है !! — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) February 24, 2018 × RIP @SrideviBKapoor ...Condolences to the whole family :( — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 24, 2018 × "I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi. A dark day. RIP" tweeted Priyanka, alongside a still of Sridevi from her superhit film "Mr India". Ye Lamhe , ye pal hum har pal yaad karenge.. ye mausam chale gaye toh hum fariyad karenge.. #RIPSridevi — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018 × Comedian Johnny Lever, while expressing grief, sent prayers to the late actor's family. Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about #Sridevi Ji. My prayers and condolences to the family. — Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) February 24, 2018 × "Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about #Sridevi Ji. My prayers and condolences to the family," he tweeted. "Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Maam is no more. #RIP #Sridevi," wrote Sidharth. Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Ma’am is no more #RIP #Sridevi ???? — Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) February 24, 2018 × Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband -- Raj Kundra -- posted, "Heartbroken by this news!! She was One of the finest kindest souls I ever knew. Speechless shocked. #RIP#Sridevi this is just not right at all! May God give all the family strength at this darkest hour." Heartbroken by this news!! She was One of the finest kindest souls I ever knew :( speechless shocked ???? ???? #RIP #Sridevi this is just not right at all! May god give all the family strength at this darkest hour. pic.twitter.com/lBZrQjEabE — Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) February 24, 2018 × Riteish tweeted, Terrible terrible news. Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI Ji No More RIP, while Sushmita wrote that she has been inconsolable since the news broke. I just heard Maam Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock cant stop crying" Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... ???????? RIP — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 24, 2018 × Actor Nimrat Kaur tweeted, Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of #Sridevi. What a dark black terrible moment in time. Gutted. Compelled at this unfortunate hour to be reminded of the age old idiom - चार दिन की चाँदनी, फिर अँधेरी रात ... numb at this grave untimely loss. There never was, nor will there ever be anyone quite like you. What a profoundly sad night. #TheOriginalEverything #RIPSridevi pic.twitter.com/tH04Rgzj7C — Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 24, 2018 × Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival, tweeted, "Shocked to hear of the passing of India's legendary Sridevi. Honoured to have been in her presence in 2012 when she visited Toronto for English Vinglish. She made countless millions fall in love with her characters." Shocked to hear of the passing of India’s legendary Sridevi. Honoured to have been in her presence in 2012 when she visited Toronto for English, Vinglish. She made countless millions fall in love with her characters. pic.twitter.com/EDhjbFDKfG — Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) February 24, 2018 × I am at a loss for words & jolted as if struck by lightening at this late hour of the night to learn about the shocking & tragic news & untimely demise of #Sridevi ji. Heartbroken. She was India’s sweetheart, an incredible artiste & a beautiful human being. Gone too soon. RIP.???? pic.twitter.com/VEIveFY4tw — Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) February 24, 2018 × Oh, no! In her own way, she lit up the screen. Such a star! No age to go. #Sridevi. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 24, 2018 ×

Legendary actor Sridevi dies at 54 in Dubai, tributes pour in from all over the world

<p>PM Narendra Modi reacts to the sudden and tragic death of veteran&nbsp;actress <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">Sridevi</a>. Indian Prime Minister <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">tweeted</a>, &quot;Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi.&quot;</p>

<p>The actor, the wife of producer Boney Kapoor,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953"> died late in the night </a>reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah&#39;s wedding.</p>

<p>Confirming the news, a source close to the family said, &quot;Yes it&#39;s true. She was in Dubai while some of the other family members came back to India. We hear it&#39;s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">cardiac arrest</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>While some of her family members returned from Dubai after the wedding, Sridevi, Boney and her younger daughter Khushi stayed back. Her elder daughter -- Janhvi -- had not travelled with the family because of the shooting schedule for her upcoming Bollywood film, her first in the industry.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a></p>
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<p>Bollywood actors including <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Riteish Deshmukh</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Priyanka Chopra</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Bhagyashree</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Sushmita Sen</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Nimrat Kaur</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Richa Sharma</a> took to Twitter to express grief over the loss.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister took to Twitter to share his grief over Sridevi's sudden death

PM Narendra Modi reacts to the sudden and tragic death of veteran actress Sridevi. Indian Prime Minister tweeted, "Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi." The actor, the wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. Confirming the news, a source close to the family said, "Yes it's true. She was in Dubai while some of the other family members came back to India. We hear it's cardiac arrest." While some of her family members returned from Dubai after the wedding, Sridevi, Boney and her younger daughter Khushi stayed back. Her elder daughter -- Janhvi -- had not travelled with the family because of the shooting schedule for her upcoming Bollywood film, her first in the industry. Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018 × Bollywood actors including Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, Bhagyashree, Sushmita Sen, Nimrat Kaur, Richa Sharma took to Twitter to express grief over the loss. Here is her last visual: RIP Sridevi. This is her last visual. pic.twitter.com/BwNBaMYGxF — Kathi Mahesh (@kathimahesh) February 25, 2018 ×

PM Modi condoles Sridevi's sudden death says, 'Saddened by the untimely demise'

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevis-mortal-remains-to-be-brought-back-to-mumbai-by-sunday-evening-33998">Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains to be brought back to Mumbai by Sunday evening</a></p>

<p>The news of actress Sridevi&#39;s death has left the entire country in shock. The actress, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last. Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains are expected to be brought back to her Mumbai home on Sunday evening by chartered flight, Mumbai International Airport officials have stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China&#39;s Central Committee proposed on Sunday to remove a limit of two consecutive terms for the president and vice president, the official Xinhua news agency reported. The committee proposed removing the clause &quot;shall serve no more than two consecutive terms&quot; from the constitution, Xinhua reported.</p>

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<p>India&#39;s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday conducted a successful test flight of the Rustom 2 drone at the aeronautical test range at Chalakere in Chitradurga in the South Indian state of Karnataka. This flight is being viewed as significant given the fact that this was the first flight undertaken with a higher power engine. The DRDO said that all parameters during the flight were normal.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress for the underdevelopment of the union territory Puducherry. While addressing a public rally in the Union Territory, PM Modi said Puducherry has poor infrastructure and transport system and is a victim of Congress culture.</p>

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<p>Days after the United States office reported that North Korea cancelled a planned meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence at the last minute, fresh reports emerged that now Pyongyang is willing to hold dialogue. According to Seoul&#39;s presidential Blue House, North Korea is willing to hold talks with the United States, its delegation to the Winter Olympics closing ceremony said on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>


Sridevi's mortal remains to be brought back to Mumbai by Sunday evening The news of actress Sridevi's death has left the entire country in shock. The actress, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last. Sridevi's mortal remains are expected to be brought back to her Mumbai home on Sunday evening by chartered flight, Mumbai International Airport officials have stated. China proposes removal of two-term limit for president: Reports China's Central Committee proposed on Sunday to remove a limit of two consecutive terms for the president and vice president, the official Xinhua news agency reported. The committee proposed removing the clause "shall serve no more than two consecutive terms" from the constitution, Xinhua reported. Watch: India conducts successful test flight of Rustom 2 drone India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday conducted a successful test flight of the Rustom 2 drone at the aeronautical test range at Chalakere in Chitradurga in the South Indian state of Karnataka. This flight is being viewed as significant given the fact that this was the first flight undertaken with a higher power engine. The DRDO said that all parameters during the flight were normal. 'Parties who governed Puducherry did injustice to people', says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress for the underdevelopment of the union territory Puducherry. While addressing a public rally in the Union Territory, PM Modi said Puducherry has poor infrastructure and transport system and is a victim of Congress culture. North Korea willing to hold talks with US, says Seoul Days after the United States office reported that North Korea cancelled a planned meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence at the last minute, fresh reports emerged that now Pyongyang is willing to hold dialogue. According to Seoul's presidential Blue House, North Korea is willing to hold talks with the United States, its delegation to the Winter Olympics closing ceremony said on Sunday.

WION Evening News brief, February 25, 2018

<p>Bollywood singer Papon is now under the scanner after a Supreme Court lawyer, Runa Bhuyan, filed a complaint against him&nbsp;with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (POSCO) for allegedly kissing a minor girl on his reality show, &#39;Voice Of India Kids&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Runa spotted the video posted in the form of Facebook Live on Tuesday on Papon&#39;s own social media profile -- seen celebrating Holi with the contestants, singing and dancing with them on the song <em>Rang Barse</em> before he&nbsp;applies colour to a minor girl and allegedly kisses her forcibly. If observed closely, the minor looks visibly flushed after the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Runa found his act objectionable and classified it as an act of &quot;sexual assault&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>The complaint with POCSO reads:&nbsp;&quot;I am shocked to see the behaviour of the said singer Angarag Papon Mahanta towards a minor girl where he is seen to be applying colours on a minor girl and inappropriately kissing the said girl. On seeing the video, I am seriously concerned regarding the safety and security of minor girl participating in reality shows across India.&quot;&nbsp;She also suggested that guidelines need to be set up to protect children from &quot;such assaults&quot; in reality shows.</p>

<p>Papon is currently one of the judges on Voice India Kids along with singers Shaan and Himmesh Reshammiya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Assamese singer, known for his popular numbers from Hindi films such as <em>Barfi!, Befikre, Sultan, Dum Laga Ke Haisha</em> among others, hasn&#39;t reacted to the complaint. The police are yet to file a case against him.<br />
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A Supreme Court lawyer spotted a Facebook Live posted by the singer in which he is seen forcefully kissing a minor girl from his reality show 'Voice of Inda Kids'

Bollywood singer Papon is now under the scanner after a Supreme Court lawyer, Runa Bhuyan, filed a complaint against him with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (POSCO) for allegedly kissing a minor girl on his reality show, 'Voice Of India Kids'. Runa spotted the video posted in the form of Facebook Live on Tuesday on Papon's own social media profile -- seen celebrating Holi with the contestants, singing and dancing with them on the song Rang Barse before he applies colour to a minor girl and allegedly kisses her forcibly. If observed closely, the minor looks visibly flushed after the incident. Runa found his act objectionable and classified it as an act of "sexual assault". Watch the video here: The complaint with POCSO reads: "I am shocked to see the behaviour of the said singer Angarag Papon Mahanta towards a minor girl where he is seen to be applying colours on a minor girl and inappropriately kissing the said girl. On seeing the video, I am seriously concerned regarding the safety and security of minor girl participating in reality shows across India." She also suggested that guidelines need to be set up to protect children from "such assaults" in reality shows. Papon is currently one of the judges on Voice India Kids along with singers Shaan and Himmesh Reshammiya. The Assamese singer, known for his popular numbers from Hindi films such as Barfi!, Befikre, Sultan, Dum Laga Ke Haisha among others, hasn't reacted to the complaint. The police are yet to file a case against him.

Sexual molestation complaint filed against Papon for kissing minor girl

<p>The man is being hailed for his socially relevant films. Akshay Kumar, who has radically moved away from the typical masala potboilers in the recent past, says he deliberately&nbsp;wants to&nbsp;shift between genres to avoid getting stereotyped. His last two releases- <em>Toilet: Ek Prem Katha</em>&nbsp;and <em>Padman</em>, have been applauded for talking about issues that are taboo in the Indian society.<br />
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&quot;I need to keep on changing. I don&#39;t want anyone to put an image on me. I have gone through that in early days of my career when only action image was associated with me. I wanted to do other things, but I couldn&#39;t do it. So I always try to do different things (now),&quot; Akshay said in a media interaction in Mumbai on Wednesday.<br />
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The national award-winning actor said his next is a war film.<br />
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&quot;It is not that I will do only this kind of film. I am doing a war film called <em>Kesari</em>, it is for the first time that I am doing a war film, it is new for me. So I am very excited about it.</p>

<p>Would he want to stick to this genre? &quot;I have no idea,&quot;said the actor and added &quot;I want to do a <em>Housefull</em>&nbsp;now. I am waiting to start <em>Housefull,</em> it is going to be a three-month vacation,&quot; he said about the hit comedy franchise.<br />
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There have been reports that Akshay is in talks with Ekta Kapoor for a film which is an adaptation of the book <em>I Too Had A Dream</em> based on the life of Dr Verghese Kurien, the man who brought about the milk revolution in the country.<br />
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This film will was apparently to be directed by Shree Narayan Singh of <em>Toilet: Ek Prem Katha</em>&nbsp;fame.<br />
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When asked whether he was involved with the project, the actor said, &quot;I don&#39;t know.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

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The actor says he consciously experiments with genres to escape being typecast.

The man is being hailed for his socially relevant films. Akshay Kumar, who has radically moved away from the typical masala potboilers in the recent past, says he deliberately wants to shift between genres to avoid getting stereotyped. His last two releases- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman, have been applauded for talking about issues that are taboo in the Indian society. "I need to keep on changing. I don't want anyone to put an image on me. I have gone through that in early days of my career when only action image was associated with me. I wanted to do other things, but I couldn't do it. So I always try to do different things (now)," Akshay said in a media interaction in Mumbai on Wednesday. The national award-winning actor said his next is a war film. "It is not that I will do only this kind of film. I am doing a war film called Kesari, it is for the first time that I am doing a war film, it is new for me. So I am very excited about it. Would he want to stick to this genre? "I have no idea,"said the actor and added "I want to do a Housefull now. I am waiting to start Housefull, it is going to be a three-month vacation," he said about the hit comedy franchise. There have been reports that Akshay is in talks with Ekta Kapoor for a film which is an adaptation of the book I Too Had A Dream based on the life of Dr Verghese Kurien, the man who brought about the milk revolution in the country. This film will was apparently to be directed by Shree Narayan Singh of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha fame. When asked whether he was involved with the project, the actor said, "I don't know." (With agency inputs)

Akshay Kumar: Need to keep on changing, don't want anyone to put an image on me

<p>Rani Mukherji today said she became an actor by default as it was a decision that was taken by her mother.<br />
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&quot;I did not decide (to become actor), my mum decided for me. When we were young it was a different generation, unlike what happens today. I was an obedient child.<br />
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&quot;So I did whatever my mum said, she said become an actor, so I became an actor. She realised my thing (of actor) before me. I became an actor by default. I thank my mum today as I don&#39;t think I would be anything else than an actor,&quot; Rani said at a promotional event of her upcoming film <em>Hichki.</em><br />
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Rani also advocated that girls these days should learn self-defense techniques and said she would want her daughter Adira to take up both boxing and dancing.<br />
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&quot;I believe today all girls should learn martial arts, self-defence and then learn dance after that. So I would like my daughter to learn both,&quot; she added.<br />
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Rani Mukherji today said she became an actor by default as it was a decision that was taken by her mother.

Rani Mukherji today said she became an actor by default as it was a decision that was taken by her mother. "I did not decide (to become actor), my mum decided for me. When we were young it was a different generation, unlike what happens today. I was an obedient child. "So I did whatever my mum said, she said become an actor, so I became an actor. She realised my thing (of actor) before me. I became an actor by default. I thank my mum today as I don't think I would be anything else than an actor," Rani said at a promotional event of her upcoming film Hichki. Rani also advocated that girls these days should learn self-defense techniques and said she would want her daughter Adira to take up both boxing and dancing. "I believe today all girls should learn martial arts, self-defence and then learn dance after that. So I would like my daughter to learn both," she added.

Rani Mukherji became an actor by 'default'

<p>As the [once] gorgeous, dazzling and ever-popular Rani of Bollywood gets set to return &ndash; post-marriage and motherhood &ndash; one wonder whether the star whose dazzling smile and presence zapped her [once] zillion fans [ex-Pak President Pervez Musharaf included] can revive the same magic &ndash; minus any Hichki!</p>

<p>The charming, romantic heroine, teaming up seamlessly and super successfully with all 3 killer Khans and power-house actress who matched strides with the towering Big B in Black, can she hope to evoke that same level of excitement and anticipation at a time when Dipika &nbsp;Padukone is blasting popular imagination with her youth, looks, energy and talent; when Piggy Chops is romancing the media and fans at home and abroad with her global persona; when the picture-perfect Barbie doll, Kat Kaif is sizzling announcing she is zinda - and how!&nbsp;</p>

<p>It&rsquo;s a tricky terrain, where the temptation to try and repeat yesterday&rsquo;s feat is strong, whether the call comes from within or by ambitious, persistent film-makers. &nbsp;The once Queen-of-Hearts, Madhuri Dixit finally succumbed and gave the nod to Aaja Nach Le. Married and mother of two, she produced a spirited effort in the Yash Raj offering, but alas, few hearts went dhak-dhak. &nbsp;Her subsequent films, Ishquian and Dedh Ishquian too, while critically acclaimed, did nothing to indicate a mass-driven encore. &nbsp;The fabulous Sridevi too tried a TV serial which had to be peeled off the ceiling. She took the hint and focused on domestic bliss, marriage, and motherhood. &nbsp;Her comeback vehicles &ndash; English Vinglish and Mom - were smart choices. &nbsp;Central-character-driven, she played her age and pulled it off with success. &nbsp;Juhi Chawla and Karishma Kapoor attempted to return too but were greeted by the law of diminishing returns. &nbsp;Even the breathtakingly beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan&#39;s Jazbaa and Aye Dil Hai Mushkil evoked the excitement of the wrong kind. Joining the list of comeback casualties are Raveena Tandon [Sandwich and Buddha Hoga Tera Baap], Rekha [Super Nani], Preity Zinta [Ishq in Paris], Manisha Koirala [Bhoot Returns], and Suchitra Krishnamurthy [My Wife&rsquo;s Murder]. &nbsp;Others are bound to follow.</p>

<p>Actually, comebacks are a tough call. &nbsp;Forget the corny and clich&eacute;d line &ldquo;What do you mean the comeback? &nbsp;I never went away. &nbsp;I was just taking a sabbatical and looking for the right role and project&rdquo;.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The truth is, this is not Hollywood where almost every top heroine is married, having two kids and yet continues to rock the charts and popular imagination. &nbsp;Unfortunately in Bollywood, New is Now. &nbsp;You can be the most loved and talented heroine in the country, but once you are married [Strike 1] and have kids [Strike 2], its best you stay at home playing wife and mummy dearest. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Why? &nbsp;Because popular perception has changed dramatically about your persona. &nbsp;From young, hot, single, you are now, well actually forget it! &nbsp;If Kajol has been the glorious exception, it&rsquo;s because she has been very selective about her role, banner, director, content and leading man. Dimple Kapadia too in earlier times. Although she&rsquo;s no more the leading lady, yet with those killer looks she could easily have been Bollywood&rsquo;s very own Mrs. Robinson!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coming to Rani Mukherjee, after a lukewarm Mardani, will she follow this doomed list or break new ground to scale new heights?</p>

<p>She seems realistic to understand that audiences in 2018 are unlikely to go Kuch Kuch Hota Hai after seeing her. &nbsp;Post marriage and motherhood, she will have to concentrate more on performance than looks to re-make the cut with this new-age audience. &nbsp;So the challenge and opportunity will be on re-invention, re-cast and re-branding herself as an actress, and not be depending on the charm, beauty, sex-appeal exuding romantic charisma. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Will she be able to pull off her portrayal of Naina Mathur, a character handicapped with Tourette syndrome, a condition that forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements and sounds? &nbsp;Will the movie viewer accept a once-romantic Rani in such an unusual role? &nbsp;Well, in 2005, she delivered a knockout with Black, so it could be an encore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here&rsquo;s hoping that Rani does break the rules and prove that with focus, dedication, realism and talent, comebacks with Hichkis, rock!&nbsp;</p>

<p>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</p>


Post marriage and motherhood, Rani Mukerji will have to concentrate more on performance than looks to make a successful comeback.

As the [once] gorgeous, dazzling and ever-popular Rani of Bollywood gets set to return – post-marriage and motherhood – one wonder whether the star whose dazzling smile and presence zapped her [once] zillion fans [ex-Pak President Pervez Musharaf included] can revive the same magic – minus any Hichki! The charming, romantic heroine, teaming up seamlessly and super successfully with all 3 killer Khans and power-house actress who matched strides with the towering Big B in Black, can she hope to evoke that same level of excitement and anticipation at a time when Dipika Padukone is blasting popular imagination with her youth, looks, energy and talent; when Piggy Chops is romancing the media and fans at home and abroad with her global persona; when the picture-perfect Barbie doll, Kat Kaif is sizzling announcing she is zinda - and how! It’s a tricky terrain, where the temptation to try and repeat yesterday’s feat is strong, whether the call comes from within or by ambitious, persistent film-makers. The once Queen-of-Hearts, Madhuri Dixit finally succumbed and gave the nod to Aaja Nach Le. Married and mother of two, she produced a spirited effort in the Yash Raj offering, but alas, few hearts went dhak-dhak. Her subsequent films, Ishquian and Dedh Ishquian too, while critically acclaimed, did nothing to indicate a mass-driven encore. The fabulous Sridevi too tried a TV serial which had to be peeled off the ceiling. She took the hint and focused on domestic bliss, marriage, and motherhood. Her comeback vehicles – English Vinglish and Mom - were smart choices. Central-character-driven, she played her age and pulled it off with success. Juhi Chawla and Karishma Kapoor attempted to return too but were greeted by the law of diminishing returns. Even the breathtakingly beautiful Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Jazbaa and Aye Dil Hai Mushkil evoked the excitement of the wrong kind. Joining the list of comeback casualties are Raveena Tandon [Sandwich and Buddha Hoga Tera Baap], Rekha [Super Nani], Preity Zinta [Ishq in Paris], Manisha Koirala [Bhoot Returns], and Suchitra Krishnamurthy [My Wife’s Murder]. Others are bound to follow. Actually, comebacks are a tough call. Forget the corny and clichéd line “What do you mean the comeback? I never went away. I was just taking a sabbatical and looking for the right role and project”. The truth is, this is not Hollywood where almost every top heroine is married, having two kids and yet continues to rock the charts and popular imagination. Unfortunately in Bollywood, New is Now. You can be the most loved and talented heroine in the country, but once you are married [Strike 1] and have kids [Strike 2], its best you stay at home playing wife and mummy dearest. Why? Because popular perception has changed dramatically about your persona. From young, hot, single, you are now, well actually forget it! If Kajol has been the glorious exception, it’s because she has been very selective about her role, banner, director, content and leading man. Dimple Kapadia too in earlier times. Although she’s no more the leading lady, yet with those killer looks she could easily have been Bollywood’s very own Mrs. Robinson! Coming to Rani Mukherjee, after a lukewarm Mardani, will she follow this doomed list or break new ground to scale new heights? She seems realistic to understand that audiences in 2018 are unlikely to go Kuch Kuch Hota Hai after seeing her. Post marriage and motherhood, she will have to concentrate more on performance than looks to re-make the cut with this new-age audience. So the challenge and opportunity will be on re-invention, re-cast and re-branding herself as an actress, and not be depending on the charm, beauty, sex-appeal exuding romantic charisma. Will she be able to pull off her portrayal of Naina Mathur, a character handicapped with Tourette syndrome, a condition that forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements and sounds? Will the movie viewer accept a once-romantic Rani in such an unusual role? Well, in 2005, she delivered a knockout with Black, so it could be an encore. Here’s hoping that Rani does break the rules and prove that with focus, dedication, realism and talent, comebacks with Hichkis, rock! (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Will comeback of Rani Mukerji in film Hichki be a hit?

<p>Newly-married couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma can&#39;t seem to get enough of each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian cricket team captain Kohli took to Instagram on&nbsp;February 20 to share an adorable photo of himself with his loved one. Posing in front of a wall with a graffiti of a couple kissing each other, Kohli seems to be busy doing the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He captioned the post:&nbsp; &quot;My one and only.&quot;</p>

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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/virat.kohli/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> Virat Kohli</a> (@virat.kohli) on <time datetime="2018-02-20T08:14:46+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Feb 20, 2018 at 12:14am PST</time></p>
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<p>Anushka Sharma is currently busy shooting for Sui Dhagga - Made in India with Varun Dhawan in an unusual pairing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kohli is flying high on the success of India vs South Africa match series. During a match when Kohli was unstoppable, Sharma posted a couple of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-photos-anushka-sharma-cant-get-over-husband-virat-kohlis-33rd-odi-century-31589" target="_blank">Instagram stories</a> professing her love for her husband.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-gives-credit-to-wife-anushka-for-his-performance-33118" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Virat Kohli gives credit to wife Anushka for his performance</em></a><br />
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The two tied the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-watch-timeline-of-virat-and-anushkas-love-story-26531" target="_blank"> knot </a>in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, 2017.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli got married to Anushka Sharma in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy last year

Newly-married couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma can't seem to get enough of each other. The Indian cricket team captain Kohli took to Instagram on February 20 to share an adorable photo of himself with his loved one. Posing in front of a wall with a graffiti of a couple kissing each other, Kohli seems to be busy doing the same. He captioned the post: "My one and only." My one and only! ♥️????♥️ A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Feb 20, 2018 at 12:14am PST × Anushka Sharma is currently busy shooting for Sui Dhagga - Made in India with Varun Dhawan in an unusual pairing. Meanwhile, Kohli is flying high on the success of India vs South Africa match series. During a match when Kohli was unstoppable, Sharma posted a couple of Instagram stories professing her love for her husband. Also Read: Virat Kohli gives credit to wife Anushka for his performance The two tied the knot in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, 2017.

In Photo: Virat Kohli shares a passionate kiss with his one and only!

<p>Earning great reviews for its storyline, acting and presentation, Marvel&#39;s <em>Black Panther</em> also proves itself at the box office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With actor Chadwick Boseman in the lead role, the Disney-Marvel movie has become the highest opening Hollywood debut superhero film in India.&nbsp;The film has opened to approximately Rs 15 crore weekend at the Indian box office. This is also the biggest opening for any Hollywood film in India in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackPanther?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlackPanther</a> emerged the first choice of moviegoers... Fared well in its opening weekend... Thu previews + Fri 5.60 cr, Sat 6.65 cr, Sun 7.10 cr. Total: ₹ 19.35 cr Nett BOC&hellip; Gross BOC: ₹ 24.81 cr. India biz... Note: Hindi + English.</p>
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<p>In the United States, the film has received&nbsp;the fifth-biggest opening of all time by raking in a whopping $192 million (Rs 1239.45 crore) in the first weekend.</p>

<p><em>Black Panther</em> directed by&nbsp;African-American Ryan Coogler has broken all previous records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, the film&nbsp;<em>Black Panther</em> is the first Marvel film to be led by a person of colour -- Chadwick Boseman -- and featuring a virtually all-black cast with Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o and Danai Gurira, with Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman being a few exceptions.</p>

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Marvel superhero flick Black Panther has become the highest opening Hollywood debut superhero film in India

Earning great reviews for its storyline, acting and presentation, Marvel's Black Panther also proves itself at the box office. With actor Chadwick Boseman in the lead role, the Disney-Marvel movie has become the highest opening Hollywood debut superhero film in India. The film has opened to approximately Rs 15 crore weekend at the Indian box office. This is also the biggest opening for any Hollywood film in India in 2018. #BlackPanther emerged the first choice of moviegoers... Fared well in its opening weekend... Thu previews + Fri 5.60 cr, Sat 6.65 cr, Sun 7.10 cr. Total: ₹ 19.35 cr Nett BOC… Gross BOC: ₹ 24.81 cr. India biz... Note: Hindi + English. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2018 × In the United States, the film has received the fifth-biggest opening of all time by raking in a whopping $192 million (Rs 1239.45 crore) in the first weekend. Black Panther directed by African-American Ryan Coogler has broken all previous records. Interestingly, the film Black Panther is the first Marvel film to be led by a person of colour -- Chadwick Boseman -- and featuring a virtually all-black cast with Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, with Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman being a few exceptions.

Marvel's 'Black Panther' collects record Rs 1240 cr in opening weekend worldwide

<p>Some of the films, song we still go back to till date will complete 20 years this year. 1998 saw some big blockbusters, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Soldier. It is also the year that Bollywood got one its most popular directors Karan Johar, who made his directorial debut with an Indianised version of Archie comics and changed the way we perceive big budget cinema.</p>

<p>A lot has changed in the way we view cinema in the past 20 years, and the films that were loved back them may seem silly now. But more importantly, this list will make you travel back in time and make you feel a tad old.</p>

<p>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- 1998 saw a young 25 year old director make a film with country&rsquo;s favourite pair Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Back then no one could have envisioned that Kuch Kuch Hota Hai&rsquo;s director Karan Johar will become a brand in himself twenty years down the line. The film also intrioduced us to the marvellous Rani Mukerji- back then simply known as Kajol&rsquo;s cousin. A typical Archie&rsquo;s Comic story, KKHH eventually became a cult film on pyaar, dosti and designer love stories. The film released on 16thOctober, 1998.</p>

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<p>Ghulam &ndash; Who can forget Aamir Khan trying to flirt with Rani Mukerji by crooning the catchy &lsquo;Aati Kya Khandala&rsquo; song? Or that nail biting train sequence where Aamir Khan ran towards a speeding train? Vikram Bhatt&rsquo;s film gave us Aamir in a rugged avatar- which was a first for the actor who had risen to fame mostly playing the romantic hero back then. It also gave us Rani Mukerji, who with her acting and that husky voice won hearts. The film released on 19th June, 1998.</p>

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<p>Dil Se- When Mani Ratnam&rsquo;s film released on 21 August, 1998, it received mixed response. A love story of an AIR journalist and ULFA terrorist, the film was perhaps ahead of its time. But 20 years down the line, it remains one of the sublime love stories of modern times. It&rsquo;s songs- composed by the amazing AR Rahman- continue to remain popular. The film also gave us two very prominent faces- Preity Zinta and Malaika ARora. Both were known faces in ad world back then but Dil Se marked their entry in Bollywood.</p>

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<p>Soldier- Abbas Mustan style masala thriller had Bobby Deol playing an outlaw who is pout to seek revenge for his father&rsquo;s murder. The film featured Preity Zinta as the female lead and Anu Mallik&rsquo;s music was chartbuster. The film released in theatres on 12 October, 1998.</p>

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<p>Hyderabad Blues- When Nagesh Kukunoor&rsquo;s made his directorial debut in 1998 with this film, it was one of a kind. Amidst films that were over the top, melodramatic and larger than life, Kukunoor&rsquo;s Hyderabad Blues was like a breath of fresh air and very real. Mad on shoe string budget, Hyderabad Blues ran nearly for six months in many theatres across Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. The film released in theatres on 17th July, 1998.</p>

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<p>Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai- Deepak Sareen&rsquo;s story of a man (Salman Khan), woman (Twinkle Khanna) and a child (Aditya Narayan) had similaritries with Eric Segal&rsquo;s bestseller Man, Woman and Child. But the story was a bit tweaked to suit Salman Khan&rsquo;s fan base. The film had Khan playing a playboy who comes around when he falls for Khanna&rsquo;s character. The couple&rsquo;s blissful life is disrupted when a young boy comes to claim his rightful place at Khan&rsquo;s house. The film came out in May 1998.</p>

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<p>Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya-1998 was the year when the three Khans literally ruled the box office. Khan and Kajol paired up for Sohail Khan&rsquo;s love story Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya which had Arbaaz Khan playing Kajol&rsquo;s older brother. The film also gave us a shirtless Salman Khan for the first time as he danced to Oh Oh Jane Jana and showed off his perfect abs. The film came out on 27th March.</p>

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<p>Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha- A Hindi remake of the Hollywood film French Kiss, it had real life couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol playing lovers on screen. The couple got married an year later. A romantic comedy, the film had some memorable music by Jatin Lalit. Kajol practically had a dream year with three of her films being superhit. She even won the Best Actress award that year for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha was a July release.</p>

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<p>Satya- Back then, Ram Gopal Verma was credited for making hard hitting, realistic films. Written by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla, Satya was hard hitting gangster film and depicted how actually the Mumbai underworld operated. While the titular character was played by Telugu star JD Chakravarthy, it was a certain Manoj Bajpayee who shined in his role as Bhiku Mhatre. Powerful performances by all actors made Satya a cult classic. The film released in theatres on 3 July 1998 and lauded by the critics and masses alike.</p>

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<p>Zakhm- Mahesh Bhatt&rsquo;s last directorial venture was a story of his own parents and how they fell in love. The film had Ajay Devgn playing Bhatt&rsquo;s character and the role fetched him the National Award for Best Actor that year. Pooja Bhatt played Ajay Devgn&rsquo;s mother in the film and Kunal Khemmu played the younger version of Devgn&rsquo;s character. The film released on 25th December.</p>

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<p>Bade Miyaan Chote Miyan- Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan teamed up for mad cap comedy of mistaken identities and the film was directed by David Dhawan. One of the last few films that had Big B romancing a heroine much younger to him- he completely reinvented himself a few years after this.</p>

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1998 saw some big blockbusters, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Soldier

Some of the films, song we still go back to till date will complete 20 years this year. 1998 saw some big blockbusters, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Soldier. It is also the year that Bollywood got one its most popular directors Karan Johar, who made his directorial debut with an Indianised version of Archie comics and changed the way we perceive big budget cinema. A lot has changed in the way we view cinema in the past 20 years, and the films that were loved back them may seem silly now. But more importantly, this list will make you travel back in time and make you feel a tad old. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- 1998 saw a young 25 year old director make a film with country’s favourite pair Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Back then no one could have envisioned that Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’s director Karan Johar will become a brand in himself twenty years down the line. The film also intrioduced us to the marvellous Rani Mukerji- back then simply known as Kajol’s cousin. A typical Archie’s Comic story, KKHH eventually became a cult film on pyaar, dosti and designer love stories. The film released on 16thOctober, 1998. http:// × Ghulam – Who can forget Aamir Khan trying to flirt with Rani Mukerji by crooning the catchy ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ song? Or that nail biting train sequence where Aamir Khan ran towards a speeding train? Vikram Bhatt’s film gave us Aamir in a rugged avatar- which was a first for the actor who had risen to fame mostly playing the romantic hero back then. It also gave us Rani Mukerji, who with her acting and that husky voice won hearts. The film released on 19th June, 1998. × Dil Se- When Mani Ratnam’s film released on 21 August, 1998, it received mixed response. A love story of an AIR journalist and ULFA terrorist, the film was perhaps ahead of its time. But 20 years down the line, it remains one of the sublime love stories of modern times. It’s songs- composed by the amazing AR Rahman- continue to remain popular. The film also gave us two very prominent faces- Preity Zinta and Malaika ARora. Both were known faces in ad world back then but Dil Se marked their entry in Bollywood. × Soldier- Abbas Mustan style masala thriller had Bobby Deol playing an outlaw who is pout to seek revenge for his father’s murder. The film featured Preity Zinta as the female lead and Anu Mallik’s music was chartbuster. The film released in theatres on 12 October, 1998. × Hyderabad Blues- When Nagesh Kukunoor’s made his directorial debut in 1998 with this film, it was one of a kind. Amidst films that were over the top, melodramatic and larger than life, Kukunoor’s Hyderabad Blues was like a breath of fresh air and very real. Mad on shoe string budget, Hyderabad Blues ran nearly for six months in many theatres across Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. The film released in theatres on 17th July, 1998. × Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai- Deepak Sareen’s story of a man (Salman Khan), woman (Twinkle Khanna) and a child (Aditya Narayan) had similaritries with Eric Segal’s bestseller Man, Woman and Child. But the story was a bit tweaked to suit Salman Khan’s fan base. The film had Khan playing a playboy who comes around when he falls for Khanna’s character. The couple’s blissful life is disrupted when a young boy comes to claim his rightful place at Khan’s house. The film came out in May 1998. × Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya-1998 was the year when the three Khans literally ruled the box office. Khan and Kajol paired up for Sohail Khan’s love story Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya which had Arbaaz Khan playing Kajol’s older brother. The film also gave us a shirtless Salman Khan for the first time as he danced to Oh Oh Jane Jana and showed off his perfect abs. The film came out on 27th March. × Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha- A Hindi remake of the Hollywood film French Kiss, it had real life couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol playing lovers on screen. The couple got married an year later. A romantic comedy, the film had some memorable music by Jatin Lalit. Kajol practically had a dream year with three of her films being superhit. She even won the Best Actress award that year for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha was a July release. × Satya- Back then, Ram Gopal Verma was credited for making hard hitting, realistic films. Written by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla, Satya was hard hitting gangster film and depicted how actually the Mumbai underworld operated. While the titular character was played by Telugu star JD Chakravarthy, it was a certain Manoj Bajpayee who shined in his role as Bhiku Mhatre. Powerful performances by all actors made Satya a cult classic. The film released in theatres on 3 July 1998 and lauded by the critics and masses alike. × Zakhm- Mahesh Bhatt’s last directorial venture was a story of his own parents and how they fell in love. The film had Ajay Devgn playing Bhatt’s character and the role fetched him the National Award for Best Actor that year. Pooja Bhatt played Ajay Devgn’s mother in the film and Kunal Khemmu played the younger version of Devgn’s character. The film released on 25th December. × Bade Miyaan Chote Miyan- Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan teamed up for mad cap comedy of mistaken identities and the film was directed by David Dhawan. One of the last few films that had Big B romancing a heroine much younger to him- he completely reinvented himself a few years after this. ×

These 11 films will complete 20 years in 2018

<p>Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan was recently clicked paying a visit to legendary actor Dilip Kumar at his residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah Rukh was casually dressed while visiting the veteran actor at his residence.</p>

<p>Dilip Kumar&#39;s official Twitter account posted an image of them standing together, Khan clutching Kumar&#39;s hands in his own.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple Dilip Kumar- Saira Banu consider Khan a &#39;mooh-bola beta&#39; ( their sworn son) and have been known to be very close to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On earlier occasions, Khan has visited them post health checkups or in case of any news of an&nbsp;emergency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/shah-rukh-khan-visits-dilip-kumar-at-his-residence-and-we-have-a-melting-moment-here-19036" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan visits Dilip Kumar at his residence and we have a melting moment here</em></a></p>


A picture of their meeting was posted on Dilip Kumar's official Twitter account

Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan was recently clicked paying a visit to legendary actor Dilip Kumar at his residence. Shah Rukh was casually dressed while visiting the veteran actor at his residence. Dilip Kumar's official Twitter account posted an image of them standing together, Khan clutching Kumar's hands in his own. .@iamsrk came to visit Saab at home today. -FF pic.twitter.com/GLrnqu1Ln2 — Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) February 12, 2018 × The couple Dilip Kumar- Saira Banu consider Khan a 'mooh-bola beta' ( their sworn son) and have been known to be very close to him. On earlier occasions, Khan has visited them post health checkups or in case of any news of an emergency. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan visits Dilip Kumar at his residence and we have a melting moment here

Shah Rukh Khan pays visit to veteran actor Dilip Kumar at his residence

<p>It&#39;s not easy to maintain a healthy, normal relationship when it is under constant scrutiny and is in the public eye. While a lot of relationships succumb and fail to work in tinsel town, there are some who gives us hope that love can exist in the world of glamour.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>We had to begin the list with these two! One of the most celebrated couples of present times, Virat and Anushka have always believed in keeping their relationship a private affair. Their wedding was also a private, intimate affair. But the leaked photos gave us a glimpse of their dream-like Tuscan wedding and the nation just could not get enough of how beautiful they looked together. While Anushka keeps mum about her feelings in public, Virat has often been seen blowing away kisses to his lady love during important matches from the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>One of the most glamorous couples, Deepika and Ranveer are the idols for every couple deeply in love with each other. They can&rsquo;t seem to get enough of each other and their PDA is very obvious at every event. Three blockbuster films later, Deepika and Ranveer are still going strong and if reports are to be believed, will tie the knot soon!</p>

<p><strong>Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>No one knew that these two were dating for the longest time until, last year at the premiere of Victoria and Abdul, Richa wished Ali with the sweetest message as she accompanied him on the red carpet as his date. This lovely couple is the perfect example of young love blossoming into a beautiful relationship. They are seen sharing sweet moments on red carpets in international shores and they do not shy away from indulging in PDA on social media. Ali recently gifted Richa a cat who she adores a lot and the two are very supportive and encouraging of each other&#39;s career as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Mira and Shahid Kapoor&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>When they got married, many raised eyebrows about the huge age difference between them. But Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor have worked to make their marriage work and look like a perfect example of everlasting love. Their dedication to one another is evident and that shows how happy they are together. Shahid&rsquo;s cute little gestures for Mira make his female fans go weak in their knees and leaves Mira blushing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>They may not speak about their relationship in public, but Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja&#39;s PDA on social media is for everyone to see. Distance has never kept them from expressing their love for each other and their delightful posts about each other speak a lot about their love for each other. While there hasn&#39;t been any official announcement, but reports suggest that two are tying the knot in mid-April this year!</p>

<p><strong>Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover</strong></p>

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<p>A couple that works out together, stays together. Fitness freaks Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are often seen going for their gym sessions together. The couple who met while filming for a movie have been married for more than a year and still look completely smitten by each other.&nbsp;</p>

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They are new age couples, who do not shy away from indulging in PDA on public forums.

It's not easy to maintain a healthy, normal relationship when it is under constant scrutiny and is in the public eye. While a lot of relationships succumb and fail to work in tinsel town, there are some who gives us hope that love can exist in the world of glamour. So here it is. The five couples who are currently giving us major couple goals. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (WION) × We had to begin the list with these two! One of the most celebrated couples of present times, Virat and Anushka have always believed in keeping their relationship a private affair. Their wedding was also a private, intimate affair. But the leaked photos gave us a glimpse of their dream-like Tuscan wedding and the nation just could not get enough of how beautiful they looked together. While Anushka keeps mum about her feelings in public, Virat has often been seen blowing away kisses to his lady love during important matches from the field. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh (WION) × One of the most glamorous couples, Deepika and Ranveer are the idols for every couple deeply in love with each other. They can’t seem to get enough of each other and their PDA is very obvious at every event. Three blockbuster films later, Deepika and Ranveer are still going strong and if reports are to be believed, will tie the knot soon! Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal (WION) × No one knew that these two were dating for the longest time until, last year at the premiere of Victoria and Abdul, Richa wished Ali with the sweetest message as she accompanied him on the red carpet as his date. This lovely couple is the perfect example of young love blossoming into a beautiful relationship. They are seen sharing sweet moments on red carpets in international shores and they do not shy away from indulging in PDA on social media. Ali recently gifted Richa a cat who she adores a lot and the two are very supportive and encouraging of each other's career as well. Mira and Shahid Kapoor Shahid and Mira Kapoor (WION) × When they got married, many raised eyebrows about the huge age difference between them. But Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor have worked to make their marriage work and look like a perfect example of everlasting love. Their dedication to one another is evident and that shows how happy they are together. Shahid’s cute little gestures for Mira make his female fans go weak in their knees and leaves Mira blushing. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja (WION) × They may not speak about their relationship in public, but Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's PDA on social media is for everyone to see. Distance has never kept them from expressing their love for each other and their delightful posts about each other speak a lot about their love for each other. While there hasn't been any official announcement, but reports suggest that two are tying the knot in mid-April this year! Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover Bipasha Basu and Karan Johar (Bollywoodlife.com) × A couple that works out together, stays together. Fitness freaks Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are often seen going for their gym sessions together. The couple who met while filming for a movie have been married for more than a year and still look completely smitten by each other.

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<p>Now that two big ticket films, <em>Padmaavat</em><em> </em>and <em>PadMan</em> have released, we can go back to looking forward to other Bollywood films that are in the pipeline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, actor Varun Dhawan took to&nbsp;Twitter to share the first look of his upcoming movie <em>Sui Dhaaga</em>.</p>

<p>In the pictures, Varun can be seen along with his co-star Anushka Sharma in a true Indian desi style. The two look like any average Indian couple, dressed in basics. While Varun sports a moustache, Anushka can be seen wearing a simple floral printed salwar kurta. Their characters are named Mauji and Mamta respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two are currently in Bhopal shooting for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-watch-varun-dhawan-seeks-blessings-from-pm-modi-mahatma-gandhi-for-film-sui-dhagga-31335" target="_blank">Also&nbsp;Watch: Varun Dhawan seeks blessings from PM Modi, Mahatma Gandhi for film &#39;Sui Dhagga&#39;</a></em></p>

<p><em>Sui Dhaaga</em> throws light on the subject of &#39;Made in India&#39;. Manish Sharma is film&#39;s producer under the Yash Raj banner.</p>

<p>It is slated for a release&nbsp;on September 28.</p>

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Varun Dhawan shared two stills from the movie on his Twitter page

Now that two big ticket films, Padmaavat and PadMan have released, we can go back to looking forward to other Bollywood films that are in the pipeline. On Monday, actor Varun Dhawan took to Twitter to share the first look of his upcoming movie Sui Dhaaga. In the pictures, Varun can be seen along with his co-star Anushka Sharma in a true Indian desi style. The two look like any average Indian couple, dressed in basics. While Varun sports a moustache, Anushka can be seen wearing a simple floral printed salwar kurta. Their characters are named Mauji and Mamta respectively. EXCLUSIVE मौजी और ममता से मिलिए २८ सितम्बर को| #SuiDhaagaFirstLook #SuiDhaaga @yrf @SuiDhaagaFilm @AnushkaSharma #madeinindia pic.twitter.com/r5b10P7T06 — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) February 12, 2018 × The two are currently in Bhopal shooting for the film. Also Watch: Varun Dhawan seeks blessings from PM Modi, Mahatma Gandhi for film 'Sui Dhagga' Sui Dhaaga throws light on the subject of 'Made in India'. Manish Sharma is film's producer under the Yash Raj banner. It is slated for a release on September 28.

'Sui Dhaaga' first look: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma look adorable as desi couple!

<p>Sushant Singh Rajput had a blast with Kriti Sanon, Preity Zinta, Sanjay Leela Bhasali and among others, as the actor turned 31 today.<br />
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<p>Taking to Twitter, Sanon, who has been romantically linked with Sushant since they started filming their upcoming romantic drama &quot;Raabta&quot;, wished him a &quot;happiest birthday&quot;.<br />
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Sushant, who debuted in Bollywood with 2013 film Kai Po Che, has never looked back since then. Recently released and commercially successful MS Dhoni – The Untold Story is the latest feather in his cap

Sushant Singh Rajput had a blast with Kriti Sanon, Preity Zinta, Sanjay Leela Bhasali and among others, as the actor turned 31 today. Zinta shared the sneak peek from Sushant's birthday bash on Twitter. "This is what a surprise birthday party photo looks like. Birthday boy @itsSSR surrounded by all the women... Madness. Fun," she captioned the picture, featuring herself along with Sanon and Sushant. This is what a surprise birthday party photo looks like ???????????? Birthday boy @itsSSR surrounded by all the women????#Madness #Fun #friends Ting ???? pic.twitter.com/n12bEP2j0w — Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) January 21, 2017 × Taking to Twitter, Sanon, who has been romantically linked with Sushant since they started filming their upcoming romantic drama "Raabta", wished him a "happiest birthday". "Happiest Birthday Sush!! May ur smile always reach ur eyes as all u dream of comes true! Wish you lots of happiness, love and ice-creams @itsSSR." Happyyyy Birthday @itsSSR !! Keep that childlike smile always alive..! May you always stay as curious and excited as ever and may all that you wish for come true! ???????? pic.twitter.com/fFyd4Dtr3U — Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) January 21, 2018 × Other Bollywood stars like Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and Shekar Kapoor give their blessings to the "Kai Po Che" star. Johar tweeted, "Happy birthday @itsSSR!!!! Shine on!!! Sending you tons of love and happiness... Big hug." "Wishing the talented @itsSSR a very Happy Birthday!! Looking forward to seeing more of your amazing work," Anil Kapoor posted. Huma wrote, "Happy birthday @itsSSR... May all your dreams come true... Stay happy stay cray cray... May you always take the road less travelled." "Guess what, Sushant had a birthday party and I was not invited! No worries. Love u anyways and was there in spirit. Happy Birthday superstar," Shekhar Kapoor tweeted. Jacqueline Fernandez wrote, "Happy birthday @itsSSR!!! Look, the Internet loves you. They made you this.

Sushant Singh Rajput rings in 31st birthday with Kriti Sanon and friends

<p>Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar got engaged to filmmaker-girlfriend Sanya Sagar Monday in Lucknow on the event of Basant Panchmi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having known each other for eight years, the couple decided to take their relationship a step ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor took to Instagram to share a picture from their function. He captioned it:&nbsp;&ldquo;#monday.. &ldquo;holy snappp !.. that just happened!&rdquo;</p>

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<p>According to a Mumbai-based daily,&nbsp;Sanya and Prateik got engaged in a private ceremony at Sanya&rsquo;s farmhouse in Lucknow. The entire menu was decided by Sanya - a seven-course Lucknowi meal that included Prateik&rsquo;s favourite rajma, it added.</p>

<p>Speaking to the daily, Prateik said:&nbsp;&ldquo;Sanya and I, along with our families, decided that something as pure as love should be solemnised on an auspicious day and what better day than Basant Panchami. She&rsquo;s the best partner I could have asked for. It didn&rsquo;t take me long to figure out that she was the one for me. I know it sounds clich&eacute;d, but I can&rsquo;t stop counting my blessings and thanking God for all the good that is happening in my life.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Prateik is the son of late actress Smita Patil and Raj Babbar while Sanya has studied&nbsp;filmmaking from Goldsmiths University.</p>

<p>Prateik will next be seen as an antagonist in &quot;Baaghi 2&quot; alongside Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani.</p>

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The couple have known each other for eight years

Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar got engaged to filmmaker-girlfriend Sanya Sagar Monday in Lucknow on the event of Basant Panchmi. Having known each other for eight years, the couple decided to take their relationship a step ahead. The actor took to Instagram to share a picture from their function. He captioned it: “#monday.. “holy snappp !.. that just happened!” #monday.. "holy snappp!.. that just happened!" ???? A post shared by Prateik Babbar (@_prat) on Jan 22, 2018 at 3:59am PST × According to a Mumbai-based daily, Sanya and Prateik got engaged in a private ceremony at Sanya’s farmhouse in Lucknow. The entire menu was decided by Sanya - a seven-course Lucknowi meal that included Prateik’s favourite rajma, it added. Speaking to the daily, Prateik said: “Sanya and I, along with our families, decided that something as pure as love should be solemnised on an auspicious day and what better day than Basant Panchami. She’s the best partner I could have asked for. It didn’t take me long to figure out that she was the one for me. I know it sounds clichéd, but I can’t stop counting my blessings and thanking God for all the good that is happening in my life.” Prateik is the son of late actress Smita Patil and Raj Babbar while Sanya has studied filmmaking from Goldsmiths University. Prateik will next be seen as an antagonist in "Baaghi 2" alongside Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani.

Photo: Smita Patil's son Prateik Babbar engaged to girlfriend Sanya Sagar

<p>The Gurugram Police said on Sunday that a total of 45 miscreants had been arrested including Rewari Karni Sena president Harinder for their involvement in the bus attack on Wednesday following the release of the movie &#39;Padmaavat.&#39;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The officials also informed that maximum efforts are being made to identify and nab the remaining miscreants involved in the incident.</p>

<p>As of&nbsp;Saturday, a total of eight cases had been registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been formed to probe the cases where a school bus was attacked and another bus was torched.</p>

<p>Gurugram Karni Sena chief Thakur Kushalpal was detained by the Haryana police on Saturday - a day after arresting Karni Sena national secretary Surajpal Amu from his residence in the posh DLF area - in connection with the incidents of violence during the release of the movie &quot;Padmaavat&quot;.</p>

<p>Around 20-25 students of a leading Gurugram school had a narrow escape when a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-frenzied-mob-attacks-school-bus-in-gurugram-30682">frenzied mob protesting</a> the release of Bollywood film &quot;Padmaavat&quot;&nbsp;attacked their bus.</p>

<p>The GD Goenka World School students were on their way home when a group of around 60 protesters, believed to be members of a fringe group, attacked the bus with bamboo sticks asking the driver to stop the vehicle.</p>

<p>The Gurugram Police have clarified that<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gurugram-police-clarifies-no-muslim-involved-in-attacking-school-bus-30838"> no Muslim boy</a> was detained in relation to the recent acts of vandalism on a Haryana Roadways bus and a School bus in Gurugram. &nbsp;</p>


The officials also informed that maximum efforts are being made to identify and nab the remaining miscreants involved in the tragic incident following the release of the movie 'Padmaavat'

The Gurugram Police said on Sunday that a total of 45 miscreants had been arrested including Rewari Karni Sena president Harinder for their involvement in the bus attack on Wednesday following the release of the movie 'Padmaavat.' 3 more miscreants, including Rewari Karni Sena President Harinder, arrested in connection with incidents of violence in Gurugram. So far 45 miscreants arrested. Best efforts being made to identify remaining miscreants involved in the incidents.: Gurugram Police #Padmaavat — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2018 × The officials also informed that maximum efforts are being made to identify and nab the remaining miscreants involved in the incident. As of Saturday, a total of eight cases had been registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been formed to probe the cases where a school bus was attacked and another bus was torched. Gurugram Karni Sena chief Thakur Kushalpal was detained by the Haryana police on Saturday - a day after arresting Karni Sena national secretary Surajpal Amu from his residence in the posh DLF area - in connection with the incidents of violence during the release of the movie "Padmaavat". Around 20-25 students of a leading Gurugram school had a narrow escape when a frenzied mob protesting the release of Bollywood film "Padmaavat" attacked their bus. The GD Goenka World School students were on their way home when a group of around 60 protesters, believed to be members of a fringe group, attacked the bus with bamboo sticks asking the driver to stop the vehicle. The Gurugram Police have clarified that no Muslim boy was detained in relation to the recent acts of vandalism on a Haryana Roadways bus and a School bus in Gurugram.

Gurugram bus attack: Police arrests Karni Sena president, 44 other miscreants

<p>Sanjay Dutt&#39;s eldest daughter Trishala Dutt is trending on the internet for all the right reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On January 19, the 29-year-old fashion enthusiast shared sexy photos of self on her Instagram profile posing in a white see-through attire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She captioned the photos: &quot;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brunchvibes/">#brunchvibes</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/beachday/">#beachday</a>&quot; and &quot;the art of wishing you were wishing I was there&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trishala, nicknamed Trisha,&nbsp;by family members is the daughter of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and his first wife Richa Sharma.</p>

<p>She is currently trying her luck in the fashion industry. She started her first Dream Trace Hair Extension Line in 2014 and has been working towards making it a successful venture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trishala was born in 1988, one year after Sanjay Dutt and Richa Sharma got married. Sharma, however, died in 1996 due to a brain tumour.&nbsp;</p>

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Trishala shared sexy pictures of self on her Instagram profile

Sanjay Dutt's eldest daughter Trishala Dutt is trending on the internet for all the right reasons. On January 19, the 29-year-old fashion enthusiast shared sexy photos of self on her Instagram profile posing in a white see-through attire. She captioned the photos: "#brunchvibes #beachday" and "the art of wishing you were wishing I was there". the art of wishing you were wishing I was there. A post shared by Trishala Dutt (@trishaladutt) on Jan 18, 2018 at 11:03pm PST × ???? #brunchvibes #beachday A post shared by Trishala Dutt (@trishaladutt) on Jan 7, 2018 at 12:49pm PST × Sanjay dutt's daughter trishala dutt candid holiday pic #trishaladutt #stars #bollywoodstyle #bollywoodactor #indians #celebritystyle #bollywood #actress #Indian #bollywoodactress #indianactress #hot #fashion #style #glamour #celebrity #beautiful #celeb #star #celebs #dress #beauty #bollywoodstar #celebstyle #wardrobe #clothes #stylish #fashionable A post shared by Celebrity Boss (@celebrityboss_photos) on Jan 23, 2018 at 7:03am PST × #lotsoflaughs #lotsofhugs #lotsoffun #lotsoflove #pops ????@duttsanjay A post shared by Trishala Dutt (@trishaladutt) on Jan 9, 2018 at 4:28am PST × Trishala, nicknamed Trisha, by family members is the daughter of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and his first wife Richa Sharma. She is currently trying her luck in the fashion industry. She started her first Dream Trace Hair Extension Line in 2014 and has been working towards making it a successful venture. Trishala was born in 1988, one year after Sanjay Dutt and Richa Sharma got married. Sharma, however, died in 1996 due to a brain tumour.

In Photos: Sanjay Dutt's daughter Trishala goes viral for Dubai pics

<p>After several months of violence, drama and chaos caused by fringe groups, namely Karni Sena, Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s&nbsp;&quot;Padmaavat&quot; has finally hit the theatres and raking in moolah. It has been estimated that almost a million viewers were recorded on the first day of the film hitting the screens on January 25, 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While all seems to be going well for the makers of &quot;Padmaavat&quot;, there were others like the film that either got shelved, banned or was denied a certificate without major cuts in the storyline.</p>

<p>These are some movies you would like to go through if you have a thing or two about controversies:</p>

<p>1. <strong>Sins</strong></p>

<p>A 2005 release, &quot;Sins&quot; is based on a news story that surfaced in 1988 about a Kerala priest sentenced to death on sexual harassment and murder charges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film&nbsp;is about the unconventional love cum passionate affair of a young girl with an older priest which hit the controversy meter owing to its countless topless scenes. It got an &#39;A&#39;&nbsp;certificate from the CBFC and the&nbsp;Catholic Secular Forum filed a public interest litigation to stall its release as they protested that the film had a negative portrayal of Catholicism. The court, however, cleared the&nbsp;film.</p>

<p>&nbsp;2.&nbsp;<strong>Ek Chhotisi Love Story</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Ek Chotisi Love Story&quot; or &quot;One Small Love Story&quot; in English is a 2002 Indian romantic film that created a furore when stellar actress Manisha Koirala was seen romancing a 15-year-old.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film follows the story of a teenage boy who falls in love with his neighbour without her knowledge and starts behaving like a sexual predator, watching her every move closely. The film earned the actress a bad name in public as it showed porn-like scenes -- love-making and bathroom masturbation scenes, never seen before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from creating a public outcry, there was more controversy when Manisha herself asked for a court order to stay the release of the film pending deletion of some shots she found objectionable as she said that&nbsp;she was impersonated by someone else.</p>

<p>3. <strong>Parzania</strong></p>

<p>A 2007&nbsp;release, Parzania made waves as it was based on a story born of&nbsp;the controversial Gujarat communal riots. The film is inspired by the true story of a ten-year-old&nbsp;Parsi&nbsp;boy, Azhar Mody, played in the film as Parzaan Pithawala in the film, who disappeared after the 28 February 2002&nbsp;Gulbarg Society massacre&nbsp;during which 69 people were killed -- which was one of many events in the&nbsp;communal riots in Gujarat&nbsp;in 2002.</p>

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<p>It did not release in the state of Gujarat as the cinema owners refused to screen the film, fearing a backlash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>4. <strong>Aastha</strong></p>

<p>Aastha: In the Pison of Sring is a 1997 film that is known for its explicit scenes, something Bollywood had never anticipated or seen before.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Portraying a married woman who turns a prostitute, Rekha was criticised by the audience. In an interview, she was quoted: &quot;After &#39;Aastha: In the Prison of Spring&#39; people had a lot to say about my role of a wife who moonlights as a prostitute. I don&#39;t have problems playing anything. I&#39;ve reached a stage where I could do justice to any role that came my way. It could be the role of a mother, a sister-in-law; negative, positive, sensational or anything.&quot;</p>

<p>5.<strong> Fire</strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Elements&nbsp;trilogy&nbsp;is a&nbsp;trilogy&nbsp;of films by&nbsp;Indian film-maker&nbsp;Deepa Mehta, dealing with controversial issues of social reform on the&nbsp;Indian subcontinent.&nbsp;Fire, the first release in 1996, dealt with issues of&nbsp;arranged marriage&nbsp;and&nbsp;homosexuality&nbsp;in the patriarchal culture of&nbsp;India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film attracted&nbsp;hostility from some people in the Hindu community who objected to her depiction of Hindu culture and subsequently&nbsp;organised attacks on cinemas that were screening the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>6. <strong>Water</strong></p>

<p>The second part of the Elements trilogy, Water faced even more threat when fringe groups did not let shooting of the film to start. Close to 2000 protestors landed at the supposed set at the ghats,&nbsp;destroyed the main film set, burning and throwing it into the&nbsp;Ganges&nbsp;in protest of the film&#39;s subject matter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The director had to then shift the movie to Sri Lanka and make the film with a new cast and fake title -- River Moon in 2003.&nbsp;</p>

<p>7. <strong>Black Friday</strong></p>

<p>Black Friday is a 2004 film based on&nbsp;<i>Black Friday &ndash; The True Story of the Bombay Bomb Blasts</i>, a book by&nbsp;Hussain Zaidi&nbsp;about the&nbsp;1993 Bombay bombings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film was so controversial that the CBFC did not allow it to be released in India for three years and was finally released on 9 February 2007. This after the Supreme Court allowed it following the verdict in the &#39;93 Bombay blast case was delivered by TADA court.</p>

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' is not the first and surely will not be the last film to be mired in controversy

After several months of violence, drama and chaos caused by fringe groups, namely Karni Sena, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" has finally hit the theatres and raking in moolah. It has been estimated that almost a million viewers were recorded on the first day of the film hitting the screens on January 25, 2018. While all seems to be going well for the makers of "Padmaavat", there were others like the film that either got shelved, banned or was denied a certificate without major cuts in the storyline. These are some movies you would like to go through if you have a thing or two about controversies: 1. Sins A 2005 release, "Sins" is based on a news story that surfaced in 1988 about a Kerala priest sentenced to death on sexual harassment and murder charges. Sins (Twitter) × The film is about the unconventional love cum passionate affair of a young girl with an older priest which hit the controversy meter owing to its countless topless scenes. It got an 'A' certificate from the CBFC and the Catholic Secular Forum filed a public interest litigation to stall its release as they protested that the film had a negative portrayal of Catholicism. The court, however, cleared the film. 2. Ek Chhotisi Love Story "Ek Chotisi Love Story" or "One Small Love Story" in English is a 2002 Indian romantic film that created a furore when stellar actress Manisha Koirala was seen romancing a 15-year-old. Ek Chotisi Love Story (Twitter) × The film follows the story of a teenage boy who falls in love with his neighbour without her knowledge and starts behaving like a sexual predator, watching her every move closely. The film earned the actress a bad name in public as it showed porn-like scenes -- love-making and bathroom masturbation scenes, never seen before. Apart from creating a public outcry, there was more controversy when Manisha herself asked for a court order to stay the release of the film pending deletion of some shots she found objectionable as she said that she was impersonated by someone else. 3. Parzania A 2007 release, Parzania made waves as it was based on a story born of the controversial Gujarat communal riots. The film is inspired by the true story of a ten-year-old Parsi boy, Azhar Mody, played in the film as Parzaan Pithawala in the film, who disappeared after the 28 February 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre during which 69 people were killed -- which was one of many events in the communal riots in Gujarat in 2002. Parzania (Twitter) × It did not release in the state of Gujarat as the cinema owners refused to screen the film, fearing a backlash. 4. Aastha Aastha: In the Pison of Sring is a 1997 film that is known for its explicit scenes, something Bollywood had never anticipated or seen before. Aastha (Twitter) × Portraying a married woman who turns a prostitute, Rekha was criticised by the audience. In an interview, she was quoted: "After 'Aastha: In the Prison of Spring' people had a lot to say about my role of a wife who moonlights as a prostitute. I don't have problems playing anything. I've reached a stage where I could do justice to any role that came my way. It could be the role of a mother, a sister-in-law; negative, positive, sensational or anything." 5. Fire The Elements trilogy is a trilogy of films by Indian film-maker Deepa Mehta, dealing with controversial issues of social reform on the Indian subcontinent. Fire, the first release in 1996, dealt with issues of arranged marriage and homosexuality in the patriarchal culture of India. Fire (Twitter) × The film attracted hostility from some people in the Hindu community who objected to her depiction of Hindu culture and subsequently organised attacks on cinemas that were screening the film. 6. Water The second part of the Elements trilogy, Water faced even more threat when fringe groups did not let shooting of the film to start. Close to 2000 protestors landed at the supposed set at the ghats, destroyed the main film set, burning and throwing it into the Ganges in protest of the film's subject matter. Water (Twitter) × The director had to then shift the movie to Sri Lanka and make the film with a new cast and fake title -- River Moon in 2003. 7. Black Friday Black Friday is a 2004 film based on Black Friday – The True Story of the Bombay Bomb Blasts, a book by Hussain Zaidi about the 1993 Bombay bombings. Black Friday (Twitter) × The film was so controversial that the CBFC did not allow it to be released in India for three years and was finally released on 9 February 2007. This after the Supreme Court allowed it following the verdict in the '93 Bombay blast case was delivered by TADA court.

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<p>The film industry is in no mood to compromise on its &quot;creative freedom&quot; and fascination towards history, even as the controversy around <em>Padmaavat</em>&nbsp;is far from over.<br />
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The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film, which was originally titled <em>Padmavati</em>, got mired in controversy as soon as the filmmaker started shooting for the project and things took an ugly turn after the first trailer of the movie was released last year.<br />
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The unending protests, however, have not affected Bollywood, with celebs such as Ketan Mehta, Sidharth Malhotra and R Madhavan still vouching for period dramas.<br />
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&quot;History is a treasure house of stories. We cannot preclude history from creative endeavours. I would like to make a historical film even today,&quot; Mehta told PTI.<br />
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The director, who helmed Aamir Khan-starrer 2005 historical biographical drama <em>Mangal Pandey: The Rising</em>&nbsp;and 1993 biographical drama <em>Sardar</em>&nbsp;on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, said considering the wrath Bhansali and his team faced, he will be cautious while making any historical film in future.<br />
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&quot;There would be various opinions on any subject. There is no question of censoring yourself even before you start creating something,&quot; he added.<br />
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Mehta believes people have become oversensitive today and they need to &quot;liberate their mind&quot; as freedom of expression is a fundamental right.<br />
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&quot;People have a right to see a film, just like they have a right to vote. There is a censor board that looks into the matter of clearing films and its sanctity should be retained,&quot; he said.<br />
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Producer Kamal Jain, whose next film <em>Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi</em>&nbsp;featuring Kangana Ranaut in the title role, is based on the life of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, said cinema has unparallelled capacity to bring history to life.<br />
&quot;We have a long, respectable history and cinema is the biggest medium to bring it to the people.&quot;<br />
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Jain added that while making a historical film, makers should do thorough research and stay true to the subject and even if they take cinematic liberties, they should ensure sentiments of people are not hurt.<br />
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&quot;History has to be thoroughly researched. I spent almost six months on research and got a lot of historians on board who authenticated the film.<br />
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&quot;You need to look at the perspective. You need to respect the sentiments of the people because at the end of the day cinema will affect somebody&#39;s sentiments,&quot; he said.<br />
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Actor Sonu Sood, who played the character of Rajkumar Sujamal in Ashutosh Gowariker-directed <em>Jodhaa Akbar</em>, said chances of a historical drama facing protests are always high, but that should not stop artistes from doing their jobs.<br />
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&quot;In today&#39;s times when we try to make historical films we have to make sure that all the references are right. But, even after that one can face opposition like we have seen in the case of <em>Padmaavat&#39;</em>,&quot; he said.<br />
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The actor, who will now be seen playing a warrior in<em> Manikarnika...</em>, said working in a period drama is &quot;a great high for any actor&quot;.<br />
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&quot;We might find ourselves in a situation where people are opposing it but ultimately periodical films are the ones which need to be made in today&#39;s times,&quot; he added.<br />
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Sidharth shared similar views and said getting &quot;scared&quot; by the situation will only &quot;defeat the purpose of why we are in the business.&quot;<br />
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The actor said people should not take movies too seriously as it is a form of entertainment and does not aim at starting a revolution.<br />
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&quot;... Even though the films that we make (on history), we are not trying to change history. It is unfortunate that a film like <em>Padmaavat</em>&nbsp;has to go through this.<br />
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&quot;The threats were uncalled for, we all felt angry when Bhansali and the actors received death threats. It is sad that something like this can happen openly,&quot; he added.<br />
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Madhavan and Nimrat Kaur also expressed their desire to explore the genre.<br />
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&quot;I don&#39;t think actors should be bound by politics in any way. The idea of being an actor and artiste is that you are a reflection of society and world and you bring forth stories to entertain the audience,&quot; Nimrat said.<br />
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Madhavan believes it is still safe to do a period or historical film.<br />
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&quot;I don&#39;t think people should get threatened. With what has happened (to <em>Padmaavat&#39;</em>)... It is not right. It should not happen and is not acceptable,&quot; he said.<br />
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Featuring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, <em>Padmaavat</em>&nbsp;will hit the theatres on January 25.</p>


The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film, which was originally titled Padmavati, got mired in controversy as soon as the filmmaker started shooting for the project

The film industry is in no mood to compromise on its "creative freedom" and fascination towards history, even as the controversy around Padmaavat is far from over. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film, which was originally titled Padmavati, got mired in controversy as soon as the filmmaker started shooting for the project and things took an ugly turn after the first trailer of the movie was released last year. The unending protests, however, have not affected Bollywood, with celebs such as Ketan Mehta, Sidharth Malhotra and R Madhavan still vouching for period dramas. "History is a treasure house of stories. We cannot preclude history from creative endeavours. I would like to make a historical film even today," Mehta told PTI. The director, who helmed Aamir Khan-starrer 2005 historical biographical drama Mangal Pandey: The Rising and 1993 biographical drama Sardar on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, said considering the wrath Bhansali and his team faced, he will be cautious while making any historical film in future. "There would be various opinions on any subject. There is no question of censoring yourself even before you start creating something," he added. Mehta believes people have become oversensitive today and they need to "liberate their mind" as freedom of expression is a fundamental right. "People have a right to see a film, just like they have a right to vote. There is a censor board that looks into the matter of clearing films and its sanctity should be retained," he said. Producer Kamal Jain, whose next film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi featuring Kangana Ranaut in the title role, is based on the life of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, said cinema has unparallelled capacity to bring history to life. "We have a long, respectable history and cinema is the biggest medium to bring it to the people." Jain added that while making a historical film, makers should do thorough research and stay true to the subject and even if they take cinematic liberties, they should ensure sentiments of people are not hurt. "History has to be thoroughly researched. I spent almost six months on research and got a lot of historians on board who authenticated the film. "You need to look at the perspective. You need to respect the sentiments of the people because at the end of the day cinema will affect somebody's sentiments," he said. Actor Sonu Sood, who played the character of Rajkumar Sujamal in Ashutosh Gowariker-directed Jodhaa Akbar, said chances of a historical drama facing protests are always high, but that should not stop artistes from doing their jobs. "In today's times when we try to make historical films we have to make sure that all the references are right. But, even after that one can face opposition like we have seen in the case of Padmaavat'," he said. The actor, who will now be seen playing a warrior in Manikarnika..., said working in a period drama is "a great high for any actor". "We might find ourselves in a situation where people are opposing it but ultimately periodical films are the ones which need to be made in today's times," he added. Sidharth shared similar views and said getting "scared" by the situation will only "defeat the purpose of why we are in the business." The actor said people should not take movies too seriously as it is a form of entertainment and does not aim at starting a revolution. "... Even though the films that we make (on history), we are not trying to change history. It is unfortunate that a film like Padmaavat has to go through this. "The threats were uncalled for, we all felt angry when Bhansali and the actors received death threats. It is sad that something like this can happen openly," he added. Madhavan and Nimrat Kaur also expressed their desire to explore the genre. "I don't think actors should be bound by politics in any way. The idea of being an actor and artiste is that you are a reflection of society and world and you bring forth stories to entertain the audience," Nimrat said. Madhavan believes it is still safe to do a period or historical film. "I don't think people should get threatened. With what has happened (to Padmaavat')... It is not right. It should not happen and is not acceptable," he said. Featuring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, Padmaavat will hit the theatres on January 25.

Bollywood game for period films even after 'Padmaavat' drama

<p>Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 on Saturday saw the best of Bollywood coming out to celebrate films, their shared passion for acting and doles of entertainment in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The night was hosted by &#39;King of Bollywood&#39;&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan along with good friend and filmmaker Karan Johar. Shah Rukh also entertained the audience with his opening act of the night.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shah Rukh Khan took to the stage and amazed the audience with his amazing performance and hosting skills at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> ????✨ <a href="https://t.co/bP0zMP2Ao9">pic.twitter.com/bP0zMP2Ao9</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Filmfare Ready!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hostingtime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hostingtime</a> <a href="https://t.co/BqiephGsxs">pic.twitter.com/BqiephGsxs</a></p>
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<p>The biggest winner of the night was Irrfan Khan starrer &quot;Hindi Medium&quot;&nbsp;which won in categories of Best Film and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) that went to Khan for his stellar performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vidya Balan won&nbsp;Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her role as a middle-aged homemaker who turns into a radio jockey in &quot;Tumhari Sulu&quot;. This is Balan&#39;s sixth Filmfare award.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari won&nbsp;the Best Director award for &quot;Bareilly Ki Barfi&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is the complete list of 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018:&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Best Film: &quot;Hindi Medium&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Critics&#39; Award for Best Film: &quot;Newton&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female): Vidya Balan for &quot;Tumhari Sulu&quot;</em></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/vidya_balan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vidya_balan</a> grooves to her song before receiving her award for Best Actor (Female) from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rekha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rekha</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a>. <a href="https://t.co/Ua6YwCOqcZ">pic.twitter.com/Ua6YwCOqcZ</a></p>
&mdash; Filmfare (@filmfare) <a href="https://twitter.com/filmfare/status/954800033886478337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male): Irrfan Khan for &quot;Hindi Medium&quot;</em></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The award for Best Actor (Popular) goes to <a href="https://twitter.com/irrfank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@irrfank</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HindiMedium?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HindiMedium</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/dAjwZwdasw">pic.twitter.com/dAjwZwdasw</a></p>
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<p><em>Critics&#39; Award for Best Actor (Male): Rajkummar Rao for &quot;Trapped&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Critics&#39; Award for Best Actor (Female): Zaira Wasim for &quot;Secret Superstar&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Director: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari for &quot;Bareilly Ki Barfi&quot;</em></p>

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<p><em>Best Debut Director: Konkona Sensharma for &quot;A Death in the Gunj&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male): Rajkummar Rao for &quot;Bareilly Ki Barfi&quot;</em></p>

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<p><em>Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Meher Vij for &quot;Secret Superstar&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Dialogue: Hitesh Kewalya for &quot;Shubh Mangal Saavdhan&quot;</em><em> </em></p>

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<p><em>Best Screenplay: Shubhashish Bhutiani for &quot;Mukti Bhavan&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Original Story: Amit Masurkar for &quot;Newton&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Actor (Male) in a Short Film: Jackie Shroff for &quot;Khujli&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Actor (Female) in a Short Film: Shefali Shah for &quot;Juice&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>People&#39;s Choice Award for Best Short Film: &quot;Anahut&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Short Film (Fiction): &quot;Juice&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Short Film (Non-Fiction): &quot;Invisible Wings&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Music Album: Pritam for &quot;Jagga Jasoos&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh for &#39;Roke </em><em>na</em><em> </em><em>ruke</em><em> </em><em>naina</em><em>&#39; - &quot;Badrinath Ki Dulhania&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Playback Singer (Female): Meghna Mishra for &#39;Nachdi </em><em>phira</em><em>&#39; - &quot;Secret Superstar&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for &#39;Ullu ka </em><em>pattha</em><em>&#39; - &quot;Jagga Jasoos&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Lifetime Achievement Award: Mala Sinha and Bappi Lahiri</em></p>

<p><em>Best Choreography: Vijay Ganguly and Ruel Dausan Varindani for &quot;Galti </em><em>se</em><em> mistake&quot; - &quot;Jagga Jasoos&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Background Score: Pritam for &quot;Jagga Jasoos&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Action: Tom Struthers for &quot;Tiger Zinda Hai&quot;</em></p>

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<p><em>Best Cinematography: Sirsha Ray for &quot;A Death In The Gunj&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Editing: Nitin </em><em>Baid</em><em> for &quot;Trapped&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Production Design: Parul Sondh for &quot;Daddy&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Sound Design: Anish John for &quot;Trapped&quot;</em></p>

<p><em>Best Costume: Rohit Chaturvedi for &quot;A Death In The Gunj&quot;</em></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The gorgeous <a href="https://twitter.com/ManushiChhillar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManushiChhillar</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jiofilmfareawards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jiofilmfareawards</a> <a href="https://t.co/4mCBNfAgZJ">pic.twitter.com/4mCBNfAgZJ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Style, glamour sass, red carpet and <a href="https://twitter.com/sonamakapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sonamakapoor</a> go hand-in-hand at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a>. <a href="https://t.co/bhl8HIHxsc">pic.twitter.com/bhl8HIHxsc</a></p>
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'Hindi Medium' won Best Film award while Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari won Best Director award for 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'

Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 on Saturday saw the best of Bollywood coming out to celebrate films, their shared passion for acting and doles of entertainment in Mumbai. The night was hosted by 'King of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan along with good friend and filmmaker Karan Johar. Shah Rukh also entertained the audience with his opening act of the night. Shah Rukh Khan took to the stage and amazed the audience with his amazing performance and hosting skills at #JioFilmfareAwards ????✨ pic.twitter.com/bP0zMP2Ao9 — SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 21, 2018 × Filmfare Ready!!!!! #JioFilmfareAwards #hostingtime pic.twitter.com/BqiephGsxs — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 20, 2018 × The biggest winner of the night was Irrfan Khan starrer "Hindi Medium" which won in categories of Best Film and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) that went to Khan for his stellar performance. Vidya Balan won Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her role as a middle-aged homemaker who turns into a radio jockey in "Tumhari Sulu". This is Balan's sixth Filmfare award. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari won the Best Director award for "Bareilly Ki Barfi". Here is the complete list of 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018: Best Film: "Hindi Medium" Critics' Award for Best Film: "Newton" Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female): Vidya Balan for "Tumhari Sulu" .@vidya_balan grooves to her song before receiving her award for Best Actor (Female) from #Rekha and the #JioFilmfareAwards. pic.twitter.com/Ua6YwCOqcZ — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male): Irrfan Khan for "Hindi Medium" The award for Best Actor (Popular) goes to @irrfank for #HindiMedium. #JioFilmfareAwards pic.twitter.com/dAjwZwdasw — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × Critics' Award for Best Actor (Male): Rajkummar Rao for "Trapped" Critics' Award for Best Actor (Female): Zaira Wasim for "Secret Superstar" Best Director: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari for "Bareilly Ki Barfi" Thank-you @filmfare 4 bestowing me with debut best director award in 2016 for #nilbatteysannata & this year for the best director (popular) #bareillykibarfi This truly means a lot in my journey to create & keep dreaming. Rest is destiny. Gratitude for the faith & blessings???????????? pic.twitter.com/8zBHdd6jkI — Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (@Ashwinyiyer) January 21, 2018 × Best Debut Director: Konkona Sensharma for "A Death in the Gunj" Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male): Rajkummar Rao for "Bareilly Ki Barfi" #RanbirKapoor presenting the Best Supporting Actor (Male) to @RajkummarRao for #bareillykibarfi at the #JioFilmfareAwards pic.twitter.com/20BCNdpIwv — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × HQ: Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Alia Bhatt at the #JioFilmfareAwards pic.twitter.com/8a7GgZSAaF — RanbirKapoor.Net (@RanbirKapoorFC) January 21, 2018 × Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Meher Vij for "Secret Superstar" Best Dialogue: Hitesh Kewalya for "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan" The award for Best Dialogue goes to #HiteshKewalya for #ShubhMangalSaavdhan. #JioFilmfareAwards pic.twitter.com/UozPcKpCAD — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × Best Screenplay: Shubhashish Bhutiani for "Mukti Bhavan" Best Original Story: Amit Masurkar for "Newton" Best Actor (Male) in a Short Film: Jackie Shroff for "Khujli" Best Actor (Female) in a Short Film: Shefali Shah for "Juice" People's Choice Award for Best Short Film: "Anahut" Best Short Film (Fiction): "Juice" Best Short Film (Non-Fiction): "Invisible Wings" Best Music Album: Pritam for "Jagga Jasoos" Best Playback Singer (Male): Arijit Singh for 'Roke na ruke naina' - "Badrinath Ki Dulhania" Best Playback Singer (Female): Meghna Mishra for 'Nachdi phira' - "Secret Superstar" Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya for 'Ullu ka pattha' - "Jagga Jasoos" Lifetime Achievement Award: Mala Sinha and Bappi Lahiri Best Choreography: Vijay Ganguly and Ruel Dausan Varindani for "Galti se mistake" - "Jagga Jasoos" Best Background Score: Pritam for "Jagga Jasoos" Best Action: Tom Struthers for "Tiger Zinda Hai" The award for Best Action goes to #TomStruthers for #TigerZindaHai. #JioFilmfareAwards pic.twitter.com/HhPdIx4vfc — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × Best Cinematography: Sirsha Ray for "A Death In The Gunj" Best Editing: Nitin Baid for "Trapped" Best Production Design: Parul Sondh for "Daddy" Best Sound Design: Anish John for "Trapped" Best Costume: Rohit Chaturvedi for "A Death In The Gunj" For some more dose of glamour: The gorgeous @ManushiChhillar at #jiofilmfareawards pic.twitter.com/4mCBNfAgZJ — Femina (@FeminaIndia) January 20, 2018 × Style, glamour sass, red carpet and @sonamakapoor go hand-in-hand at the #JioFilmfareAwards. pic.twitter.com/bhl8HIHxsc — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × Pink has never looked so good!@realpreityzinta brightens up the #JioFilmfareAwards red carpet. pic.twitter.com/qqfuQlw0BT — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 × What a fabulous night... thank you @filmfare #JioFilmfareAwards ... ???? pic.twitter.com/EAPmAPBbps — Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 20, 2018 × You can easily guess who this superstar is performing at 63rd #JioFilmfareAwards pic.twitter.com/rfZbwL9M6X — Raghuvendra Singh (@raghuvendras) January 20, 2018 × The #JioFilmfareAwards red carpet is waiting for you @RanveerOfficial! pic.twitter.com/uw1mtkIGqY — Filmfare (@filmfare) January 20, 2018 ×

In photos: Everything that happened at 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018

<p>Shibani Dandekar, a famous name in the Indian entertainment industry took up the ongoing &#39;PadMan Challenge&#39; after being nominated for it by Namrata Soni, a Makeup &amp; Hair artist on February 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She shared a picture of herself holding a sanitary napkin in her hand on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padman-review-akshay-kumars-film-is-warm-relevant-and-serves-its-purpose-32277">Read Padman review here.</a></p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Be2_qsqFdXR/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Yeah that&rsquo;s me just holding a pad! No biggie! It&rsquo;s about damn time! Period! #padmanchallenge accepted thanks for nominating me @namratasoni ... @sonamkapoor @padmanthefilm this is amazing!! I now challenge @hardikpandya93 @monicadogra @vishaldadlani1 @thedinomorea @rhea_chakraborty ????????????</a></p>

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<p>Subsequently, Shibani nominated her peers from the industry like&nbsp;Vishal Dadlani, Rhea Chakraborty, Monica Dogra while also including an Indian cricketer -- Hardik Pandya in the list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The model is a well-known figure among the cricketing fraternity as she co-hosted the show&nbsp;Extra innings in the Indian Premier League from 2011-2015.</p>

<p>&ldquo;PadMan&rdquo; starring Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte is a film based on menstrual hygiene in rural India.&nbsp;In order to create awareness for women&#39;s personal hygiene and menstruation-related issues, the &#39;PadMan Challenge&#39;&nbsp;has been doing rounds on social media for quite some time now. The challenge requires the person nominated to post a picture with a sanitary napkin on social media. The person then tags 2-3 other people to take up the challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya is currently playing the six-match ODI series against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>


She took the challenge herself a day before the release of the film 'PadMan'

Shibani Dandekar, a famous name in the Indian entertainment industry took up the ongoing 'PadMan Challenge' after being nominated for it by Namrata Soni, a Makeup & Hair artist on February 6. She shared a picture of herself holding a sanitary napkin in her hand on Instagram. Read Padman review here. Yeah that’s me just holding a pad! No biggie! It’s about damn time! Period! #padmanchallenge accepted thanks for nominating me @namratasoni ... @sonamkapoor @padmanthefilm this is amazing!! I now challenge @hardikpandya93 @monicadogra @vishaldadlani1 @thedinomorea @rhea_chakraborty ???????????? A post shared by Shibani Dandekar (@shibanidandekar) on Feb 6, 2018 at 6:53am PST × Subsequently, Shibani nominated her peers from the industry like Vishal Dadlani, Rhea Chakraborty, Monica Dogra while also including an Indian cricketer -- Hardik Pandya in the list. The model is a well-known figure among the cricketing fraternity as she co-hosted the show Extra innings in the Indian Premier League from 2011-2015. “PadMan” starring Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte is a film based on menstrual hygiene in rural India. In order to create awareness for women's personal hygiene and menstruation-related issues, the 'PadMan Challenge' has been doing rounds on social media for quite some time now. The challenge requires the person nominated to post a picture with a sanitary napkin on social media. The person then tags 2-3 other people to take up the challenge. Hardik Pandya is currently playing the six-match ODI series against South Africa.

Model Shibani Dandekar asked this cricketer to take up 'PadMan Challenge'

<p>&ldquo;We live in strange and troubled times, bro. Can you imagine &ndash; even a few years ago &ndash; titles, themes, subjects and contents focussing on material associated with sperm donation, toilet introduction to the hinterland, erectile dysfunction and now the latest sanitary pads usage? wassupp buddy?&quot;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Why this leap in a platform forever dedicated to glamour-spiced, feel good, escapist entertainment? From where did this jump into such totally un-conventional, off-beat, un-glam &amp; non-fragrance narratives, box-office-unfriendly-content come?&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Have our star-struck audiences suddenly gone sanctimonious and issue-conscious, looking beyond jhatka stuff into meaningful story-telling that attempts to celebrate genuine causes and concerns that plague the howling mobs?</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Provocative as his observation was, it got me thinking and my mind raced back a few years ago, when my young director friend Shoojit Sircar spelled out to me, the nightmare times he experienced when he was attempting to put together Vicky Donor. &ldquo;Wherever I went amusement, bewilderment, shock &amp; disgust greeted me! Was I really serious about the subject &amp; content? A film not on blood but SPERM donation? More than a producer, I needed a shrink, many hinted!&quot;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;VD actually got moving only when star John Abraham came on board as a producer. Once it released and was declared a sleeper hit by the trade and audiences loved it, struggling and aspiring directors confided to me that production houses while breezily dismissing their concepts, often told them - Boss, kuch Vicky Donor ka jaisa bana! Amazing!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Toilet &ndash; hardly the sexiest title or content &ndash; surprisingly slapped its [eek!] critics to zoom past the magical Rs.100 crore mark. More recently, Shubh Mangal Savdhan, also fared decently despite its [ooooooh maa, nudge-wink-ahem] theme. While the leading man Ayushman called it a &ldquo;Family Film&rdquo;, unveiling a subject that is quite common but never openly discussed, heroine Bhoomi was more upfront and in-your-face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhoomi&#39;s categorical response was, &ldquo;Manliness &ndash; commonly &amp; mistakenly believed &ndash; is NOT about getting it up but standing up tall and proud and fearless, to be a caring &amp; sensitive husband/partner. To address her areas of joys and insecurities, needs and wants beyond physicalities in a manner that is meaningful. The USP of our film was the treatment, a Hrishida &ndash; Basu Chatterjee style, blending light-hearted &amp; relatable humour with humanism, avoiding the temptation to be corny, vulgar and provide populist slapstick and trivialise a very delicate issue.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Great. Point taken. However fearlessly making an issue-based film is one part of the story. The more important part, of course, is viewer acceptance, right? As the legendary Hollywood film-maker Billy Widder once, reportedly, stated.&rdquo; Talent is great but audience is greater!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The proven appreciation by mass audiences relating to all these films must say something about altering viewership taste too. The answer has to be a resounding YES. Fact is, message-driven films reflecting societal ills are not new to commercial Hindi cinema. Way back, across the fifties and sixties, giants like Raj Kapoor [Awara, Boot Polish, Jagte Raho] B.R. Choopra [Ek hi Rasta, Dhool Ka Phool, Sadhana, Naya Daur] Amiya Chakravorty [Daag, Seema, Patita] Bimal Roy [Do Bigha Zameen, Sujata] did unspool powerful narratives that were both critically and commercially viable as well as appreciated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>After their exit, however, this genre vanished for one simple reason. Popular cinema largely reflects the mood and flavour of the times. Once the first flush of nationalism, patriotism [post-partition] and the need to assert one&#39;s identity through serious and meaningful content was done, the need to entertain through feel-good fun and glamour and larger-than-life templates came into play. Also, the influence of Western music &ndash; Elvis Beatles, Rock n&rsquo; roll etc. &ndash; blitzed in, changing the profile and trajectory of movie content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shammi Kapoor&rsquo;s YAHOO also played no mean part in introducing the Rom-com, a hugely popular and infectious category adored by the new-age audience of that time. The erstwhile issue-dominated films of yore, suddenly, found itself totally sidetracked. The few that did attempt to woo the distracted audiences &ndash; glamour-driven and star-struck &ndash; lacked the vision and the ability to engage that the Masters demonstrated with such confidence, sensitivity grace and class.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, despite the ridicule and contempt from some quarters, labelling the new film as exercises in sycophancy to appease the new ruling party bosses, the fact is, they have passed the litmus test: audience approval and appreciation. Viewers [of the ticket-paying variety] don&rsquo;t give a damn about political colouring. They want &#39;paisa vasool&#39; entertainment. If along the way, there is a message interestingly factored-in, not preachy, didactic or soporific, then that&rsquo;s solid value-addition for sure. The bottom-line is simple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>God knows there are tons of critical issues crying for attention &amp; action: dowry, adult literacy, women and child abuse, law and order, self-employment, disparity of the socio-economic kind between the Have &amp; Have-nots. Who better than our smart and gifted Bollywood directors, blessed with a superb reading of the public pulse, to decode, sugar-coat these issues and offer them to the public in an enjoyable, easy-to-digest fashion that entertains while provoking them to ponder over issues showcased.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the meantime, PadMan has started a larger conversation about the critical importance of menstrual hygiene. Akshay&#39;s star-power is attracting Bollywood heavyweights to endorse the cause and the film. Bravo to all associated with these issue-based efforts and a special big shabash to the audiences. Why? Because at the end of the day, its neither the director, trade or critics who decide the fate of the film; it&rsquo;s the audiences, the hydra-headed, unpredictable monster that can send you to the heaven or hell. Remember the timeless, masala song , &quot;Yeh Public hai, yeh sub jante hai Yeh public hai!&quot;</p>

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<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Viewers don’t give a damn about political colouring. They want 'paisa vasool' entertainment. If along the way, there is a message interestingly factored-in, not preachy, didactic or soporific, then that’s solid value-addition for sure.

“We live in strange and troubled times, bro. Can you imagine – even a few years ago – titles, themes, subjects and contents focussing on material associated with sperm donation, toilet introduction to the hinterland, erectile dysfunction and now the latest sanitary pads usage? wassupp buddy?" Why this leap in a platform forever dedicated to glamour-spiced, feel good, escapist entertainment? From where did this jump into such totally un-conventional, off-beat, un-glam & non-fragrance narratives, box-office-unfriendly-content come? Have our star-struck audiences suddenly gone sanctimonious and issue-conscious, looking beyond jhatka stuff into meaningful story-telling that attempts to celebrate genuine causes and concerns that plague the howling mobs? Provocative as his observation was, it got me thinking and my mind raced back a few years ago, when my young director friend Shoojit Sircar spelled out to me, the nightmare times he experienced when he was attempting to put together Vicky Donor. “Wherever I went amusement, bewilderment, shock & disgust greeted me! Was I really serious about the subject & content? A film not on blood but SPERM donation? More than a producer, I needed a shrink, many hinted!" "VD actually got moving only when star John Abraham came on board as a producer. Once it released and was declared a sleeper hit by the trade and audiences loved it, struggling and aspiring directors confided to me that production houses while breezily dismissing their concepts, often told them - Boss, kuch Vicky Donor ka jaisa bana! Amazing!” Toilet – hardly the sexiest title or content – surprisingly slapped its [eek!] critics to zoom past the magical Rs.100 crore mark. More recently, Shubh Mangal Savdhan, also fared decently despite its [ooooooh maa, nudge-wink-ahem] theme. While the leading man Ayushman called it a “Family Film”, unveiling a subject that is quite common but never openly discussed, heroine Bhoomi was more upfront and in-your-face. Bhoomi's categorical response was, “Manliness – commonly & mistakenly believed – is NOT about getting it up but standing up tall and proud and fearless, to be a caring & sensitive husband/partner. To address her areas of joys and insecurities, needs and wants beyond physicalities in a manner that is meaningful. The USP of our film was the treatment, a Hrishida – Basu Chatterjee style, blending light-hearted & relatable humour with humanism, avoiding the temptation to be corny, vulgar and provide populist slapstick and trivialise a very delicate issue.” Great. Point taken. However fearlessly making an issue-based film is one part of the story. The more important part, of course, is viewer acceptance, right? As the legendary Hollywood film-maker Billy Widder once, reportedly, stated.” Talent is great but audience is greater!” The proven appreciation by mass audiences relating to all these films must say something about altering viewership taste too. The answer has to be a resounding YES. Fact is, message-driven films reflecting societal ills are not new to commercial Hindi cinema. Way back, across the fifties and sixties, giants like Raj Kapoor [Awara, Boot Polish, Jagte Raho] B.R. Choopra [Ek hi Rasta, Dhool Ka Phool, Sadhana, Naya Daur] Amiya Chakravorty [Daag, Seema, Patita] Bimal Roy [Do Bigha Zameen, Sujata] did unspool powerful narratives that were both critically and commercially viable as well as appreciated. After their exit, however, this genre vanished for one simple reason. Popular cinema largely reflects the mood and flavour of the times. Once the first flush of nationalism, patriotism [post-partition] and the need to assert one's identity through serious and meaningful content was done, the need to entertain through feel-good fun and glamour and larger-than-life templates came into play. Also, the influence of Western music – Elvis Beatles, Rock n’ roll etc. – blitzed in, changing the profile and trajectory of movie content. Shammi Kapoor’s YAHOO also played no mean part in introducing the Rom-com, a hugely popular and infectious category adored by the new-age audience of that time. The erstwhile issue-dominated films of yore, suddenly, found itself totally sidetracked. The few that did attempt to woo the distracted audiences – glamour-driven and star-struck – lacked the vision and the ability to engage that the Masters demonstrated with such confidence, sensitivity grace and class. Today, despite the ridicule and contempt from some quarters, labelling the new film as exercises in sycophancy to appease the new ruling party bosses, the fact is, they have passed the litmus test: audience approval and appreciation. Viewers [of the ticket-paying variety] don’t give a damn about political colouring. They want 'paisa vasool' entertainment. If along the way, there is a message interestingly factored-in, not preachy, didactic or soporific, then that’s solid value-addition for sure. The bottom-line is simple. God knows there are tons of critical issues crying for attention & action: dowry, adult literacy, women and child abuse, law and order, self-employment, disparity of the socio-economic kind between the Have & Have-nots. Who better than our smart and gifted Bollywood directors, blessed with a superb reading of the public pulse, to decode, sugar-coat these issues and offer them to the public in an enjoyable, easy-to-digest fashion that entertains while provoking them to ponder over issues showcased. In the meantime, PadMan has started a larger conversation about the critical importance of menstrual hygiene. Akshay's star-power is attracting Bollywood heavyweights to endorse the cause and the film. Bravo to all associated with these issue-based efforts and a special big shabash to the audiences. Why? Because at the end of the day, its neither the director, trade or critics who decide the fate of the film; it’s the audiences, the hydra-headed, unpredictable monster that can send you to the heaven or hell. Remember the timeless, masala song , "Yeh Public hai, yeh sub jante hai Yeh public hai!" (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Padman, Vicky Donor, Toilet indicate Indian audiences are finally getting progressive

<p>After all the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s &quot;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-review-ranveer-singh-shines-in-bhansalis-visually-grand-historical-saga-30568">Padmaavat&quot;</a>, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has decided to revise some sensitive facts related to Chittor&rsquo;s queen Padmini from its history textbooks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-ranveer-singh-on-threats-to-deepika-padukone-during-padmaavat-row-had-the-urge-to-speak-out-but-instructed-not-to-32321">Ranveer Singh on threats to Deepika Padukone: Had the urge to speak out but was asked not to </a></p>

<p>The RBSE is in the process of eliminating and correcting the content in the textbooks before the new session begins in April. People familiar with the matter at the board said some changes have been made with regard to content on Padmini, the queen of Rawal Ratan Singh, the 14th-century ruler of Chittor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the history textbooks in school had been teaching the same distortions about Queen Padmini of Chittor which have allegedly been shown the film &quot;Padmaavat&quot;.</p>

<p>Reports say that people in connection with the matter have already made a revised copy. RBSE chairperson BL Chaudhary said that the changes have been successfully made. He had earlier informed that syllabus in the history textbooks has not been changed since the last 50 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The section which states that Delhi ruler Alauddin Khilji saw Padmini&rsquo;s reflection in a mirror and was smitten by her and later attacked Chittor fort has been omitted. Also, the sub-head <em>Padmini ki </em><em>kahani</em> (Padmini&rsquo;s story) has been revised as <em>Padmini ka Itihas</em> (Padmini&rsquo;s history).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-earns-rs-212-crores-within-two-weeks-of-its-release-31875">&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-earns-rs-212-crores-within-two-weeks-of-its-release-31875">Padmaavat</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-earns-rs-212-crores-within-two-weeks-of-its-release-31875"> continues impressive run, enters 200-crore club </a></p>

<p>While making the modifications, the book, however, goes on to say that one of the reasons Khilji attacked Chittor was to capture Padmini, who, according to legend, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-deepika-padukone-opens-up-about-the-jauhar-scene-and-the-controversy-around-it-31318">chose to commit </a>&quot;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmaavat-deepika-padukone-opens-up-about-the-jauhar-scene-and-the-controversy-around-it-31318">jauhar&quot;</a> along with 1,600 other palace women, rather than be captured by Khilji.</p>

<p>The film had been facing protests by the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-not-sit-quiet-if-padmavati-releases-threatens-rashtriya-rajput-karni-sena-28377"> Karni Sena</a> and other fringe groups over allegations that historical facts were distorted in the movie. The Rajput community led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena had demanded a ban on the movie &quot;Padmaavat&quot; for misrepresenting facts like Khilji seeing Padmini&#39;s reflection in the mirror even though there were none in the 14th century in Mewar, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-now-rajasthan-bans-the-film-keeping-public-interest-in-mind-29892">Padmaavat</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-now-rajasthan-bans-the-film-keeping-public-interest-in-mind-29892">: Now, Rajasthan bans the film keeping public interest in mind</a></p>

<p>The film, starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, is based on the saga of the 13th century battle between Maharaja Ratan Singh of Mewar and Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi.</p>


The section which states that Delhi ruler Alauddin Khilji saw Padmini’s reflection in a mirror and was smitten by her and later attacked Chittor fort has been omitted. Also, the sub-head Padmini ki kahani has been revised as Padmini ka Itihas

After all the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat", the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has decided to revise some sensitive facts related to Chittor’s queen Padmini from its history textbooks. Also read: Ranveer Singh on threats to Deepika Padukone: Had the urge to speak out but was asked not to The RBSE is in the process of eliminating and correcting the content in the textbooks before the new session begins in April. People familiar with the matter at the board said some changes have been made with regard to content on Padmini, the queen of Rawal Ratan Singh, the 14th-century ruler of Chittor. As per reports, the history textbooks in school had been teaching the same distortions about Queen Padmini of Chittor which have allegedly been shown the film "Padmaavat". Reports say that people in connection with the matter have already made a revised copy. RBSE chairperson BL Chaudhary said that the changes have been successfully made. He had earlier informed that syllabus in the history textbooks has not been changed since the last 50 years. The section which states that Delhi ruler Alauddin Khilji saw Padmini’s reflection in a mirror and was smitten by her and later attacked Chittor fort has been omitted. Also, the sub-head Padmini ki kahani (Padmini’s story) has been revised as Padmini ka Itihas (Padmini’s history). Also read: Padmaavat continues impressive run, enters 200-crore club While making the modifications, the book, however, goes on to say that one of the reasons Khilji attacked Chittor was to capture Padmini, who, according to legend, chose to commit "jauhar" along with 1,600 other palace women, rather than be captured by Khilji. The film had been facing protests by the Karni Sena and other fringe groups over allegations that historical facts were distorted in the movie. The Rajput community led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena had demanded a ban on the movie "Padmaavat" for misrepresenting facts like Khilji seeing Padmini's reflection in the mirror even though there were none in the 14th century in Mewar, reports said. Also read: Padmaavat: Now, Rajasthan bans the film keeping public interest in mind The film, starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, is based on the saga of the 13th century battle between Maharaja Ratan Singh of Mewar and Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi.

Rajasthan: History textbooks to revise chapter about Padmini following 'Padmaavat' row

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