<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.

Valentine's Day special: The Bollywood celebrities who give us couple goals

<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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Zinta shared the sneak peek from Sushant&#39;s birthday bash on Twitter.<br />
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&quot;This is what a surprise birthday party photo looks like. Birthday boy @itsSSR surrounded by all the women... Madness. Fun,&quot; she captioned the picture, featuring herself along with Sanon and Sushant.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is what a surprise birthday party photo looks like ???????????? Birthday boy <a href="https://twitter.com/itsSSR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsSSR</a> surrounded by all the women????<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Madness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Madness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/friends?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#friends</a> Ting ???? <a href="https://t.co/n12bEP2j0w">pic.twitter.com/n12bEP2j0w</a></p>
&mdash; Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) <a href="https://twitter.com/realpreityzinta/status/822719875395293184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2017</a></blockquote>
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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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&quot;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.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

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Other Bollywood stars like Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and Shekar Kapoor give their blessings to the &quot;Kai Po Che&quot; star.<br />
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Johar tweeted, &quot;Happy birthday @itsSSR!!!! Shine on!!! Sending you tons of love and happiness... Big hug.&quot;&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;Wishing the talented @itsSSR a very Happy Birthday!! Looking forward to seeing more of your amazing work,&quot; Anil Kapoor posted.<br />
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Huma wrote, &quot;Happy birthday @itsSSR... May all your dreams come true... Stay happy stay cray cray... May you always take the road less travelled.&quot;&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;Guess what, Sushant had a birthday party and I was not invited! No worries. Love u anyways and was there in spirit.<br />
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Happy Birthday superstar,&quot; Shekhar Kapoor tweeted.<br />
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Jacqueline Fernandez wrote, &quot;Happy birthday @itsSSR!!! Look, the Internet loves you. They made you this.</p>


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>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 />
<br />
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 />
<br />
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>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>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>
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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 dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank-you <a href="https://twitter.com/filmfare?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@filmfare</a> 4 bestowing me with debut best director award in 2016 for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nilbatteysannata?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nilbatteysannata</a> &amp; this year for the best director (popular) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bareillykibarfi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bareillykibarfi</a> This truly means a lot in my journey to create &amp; keep dreaming. Rest is destiny. Gratitude for the faith &amp; blessings???????????? <a href="https://t.co/8zBHdd6jkI">pic.twitter.com/8zBHdd6jkI</a></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 dir="ltr" lang="en">HQ: Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Alia Bhatt at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/8a7GgZSAaF">pic.twitter.com/8a7GgZSAaF</a></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 dir="ltr" lang="en">The award for Best Dialogue goes to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HiteshKewalya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HiteshKewalya</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShubhMangalSaavdhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShubhMangalSaavdhan</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/UozPcKpCAD">pic.twitter.com/UozPcKpCAD</a></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 dir="ltr" lang="en">The award for Best Action goes to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TomStruthers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TomStruthers</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TigerZindaHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TigerZindaHai</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/HhPdIx4vfc">pic.twitter.com/HhPdIx4vfc</a></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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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pink has never looked so good!<a href="https://twitter.com/realpreityzinta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realpreityzinta</a> brightens up the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JioFilmfareAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JioFilmfareAwards</a> red carpet. <a href="https://t.co/qqfuQlw0BT">pic.twitter.com/qqfuQlw0BT</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>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.

NSFW Alert: 7 controversial films you should or shouldn't watch!

<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>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>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<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>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<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

<p>The 1990s saw some of the best Bollywood romantic drama movies made.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 1994 release <em>Hum Aapke Hain Koun</em> starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit in a complex family drama romance was one of the best that Bollywood saw in that genre. It remains to be a classic, having earned both critical and commercial success at the box-office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crackling chemistry between the lead pair -- Salman and Madhuri -- was so on point that even today, actors try to emulate in their on-screen presence as a couple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Makers Rajshri Productions and Sooraj Barjatya are now thinking of remaking <em>Hum Aapke Hain Koun</em> for the younger audience -- introducing the classic film&nbsp;for the new-age generation. In a Facebook poll&nbsp;held recently, the makers asked their fans if there should be a <em>Hum Aapke Hain Koun</em> remake and who should be cast in the roles of Salman and Madhuri. Their options in the list included Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Varun and Alia have starred in three movies together namely <em>Student of the Year,</em> <em>Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania</em> and <em>Badrinath Ki Dulhania</em>, all of which have performed well at the box-office. They are also rumoured to be starring in&nbsp;<em>Shiddat</em>, though a confirmation is yet to be made.<br />
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Varun will next be seen in <em>October </em>helmed by Shoojit Sircar --&nbsp;slated to release on April 13.<br />
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Meanwhile, Alia will next be seen in <em>Raazi</em> helmed by Meghna Gulzar -- slated to release on May 11. She is currently working for <em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-ranveer-singhs-transformation-padmaavats-mighty-alauddin-khilji-to-slum-boy-in-gully-boy-30062" target="_blank">Gully Boy</a></em> with Ranveer Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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Recently, Rajshri Productions suggested a sequel to the movie with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt as the lead pair

The 1990s saw some of the best Bollywood romantic drama movies made. The 1994 release Hum Aapke Hain Koun starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit in a complex family drama romance was one of the best that Bollywood saw in that genre. It remains to be a classic, having earned both critical and commercial success at the box-office. The crackling chemistry between the lead pair -- Salman and Madhuri -- was so on point that even today, actors try to emulate in their on-screen presence as a couple. Makers Rajshri Productions and Sooraj Barjatya are now thinking of remaking Hum Aapke Hain Koun for the younger audience -- introducing the classic film for the new-age generation. In a Facebook poll held recently, the makers asked their fans if there should be a Hum Aapke Hain Koun remake and who should be cast in the roles of Salman and Madhuri. Their options in the list included Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Varun and Alia have starred in three movies together namely Student of the Year, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania, all of which have performed well at the box-office. They are also rumoured to be starring in Shiddat, though a confirmation is yet to be made. Varun will next be seen in October helmed by Shoojit Sircar -- slated to release on April 13. Meanwhile, Alia will next be seen in Raazi helmed by Meghna Gulzar -- slated to release on May 11. She is currently working for Gully Boy with Ranveer Singh.

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt to star in Hum Aapke Hain Koun's remake?

<p>Salman Khan starrer <em>Kick 2</em> has locked dates for release -- Christmas 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official account of the production company Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment&nbsp;Wednesday announced the release date of the second instalment of the <em>Kick</em> franchise on Twitter.</p>

<p>The post reads:&nbsp;&ldquo;The wait is over! Devil is back! Sajid Nadiadwala&rsquo;s <em>Kick 2</em>&nbsp;starring Salman Khan releases Christmas 2019.&quot;</p>

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<p>The first film of the franchise, <em>Kick,</em> brought together stars like&nbsp;Salman, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Jacqueline Fernandez.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film was released in 2014 on Eid and was a major hit at box office. Directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film was an official remake of the 2009 Telugu movie <em>Kick </em>and Tamil movie <em>Thillalangadi.</em></p>

<p>Salman, known for his Eid releases, has already locked Eid 2019 for Bharat -- &nbsp;directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.</p>

<p>He was last seen in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tiger-zinda-hai-continues-to-dominate-the-box-office-crosses-rs-150-crore-mark-27756" target="_blank">Tiger Zinda Hai</a> opposite Katrina Kaif that continues to rake moolah and break records.&nbsp;</p>

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Sajid Nadiadwala tweeted the news earlier today

Salman Khan starrer Kick 2 has locked dates for release -- Christmas 2019. The official account of the production company Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Wednesday announced the release date of the second instalment of the Kick franchise on Twitter. The post reads: “The wait is over! Devil is back! Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kick 2 starring Salman Khan releases Christmas 2019." The wait is over! #DEVILisBACK!! #SajidNadiadwala’s Kick 2 starring @BeingSalmanKhan releases Christmas 2019. @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/UentECm1Tz — Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) February 7, 2018 × The first film of the franchise, Kick, brought together stars like Salman, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Jacqueline Fernandez. The film was released in 2014 on Eid and was a major hit at box office. Directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film was an official remake of the 2009 Telugu movie Kick and Tamil movie Thillalangadi. Salman, known for his Eid releases, has already locked Eid 2019 for Bharat -- directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. He was last seen in Tiger Zinda Hai opposite Katrina Kaif that continues to rake moolah and break records.

Salman Khan's 'Kick 2' announced for Christmas 2019

<p>The new Bollywood film Padman, starring Akshay Kumar, is the story of how India&rsquo;s &ldquo;menstrual man&rdquo; Arunachalam Muruganantham came up with a revolutionary new method of producing cost effective sanitary pads. This helped to improve menstrual health and provide an income for rural women in India and beyond.</p>

<p>India is the leading film market in the world, with 2.2 billion tickets sold in 2016. One of the aims of this new comedy-drama is to reach a wide audience, create awareness and challenge the taboos and stigma surrounding menstruation in India.</p>

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<p>It&rsquo;s been more than ten years since Arunachalam invented a machine to create low cost sanitary pads and began distributing them to rural women across India. Traditionally, rural women use old cloth, saris or bed sheets as sanitary towels; sometimes also using sand, dirt or ash for heavy days. The use of pads is increasing and now six out of ten women in India have access to disposable menstrual products.</p>

<p>This varies greatly across states &ndash; from as high as 90% in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Delhi to as low as 30% in rural Bihar. But disposable pads are expensive and the biodegradable pads made by Arunachalam are cheaper and last longer.</p>

<p>Many non-governmental organisations around the globe, such as Days for Girls, focus on the need for hygienic menstrual products and make and distribute reusable pads. The argument is that the provision of pads enables girls to stay in school. One in four girls in India miss one day or more in school during menstruation.</p>
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<p><strong>Wider issues</strong></p>

<p>But access to pads is only one issue. Girls might also miss school because of period pain, lack of toilet facilities, the fear of staining clothes or the views of teachers and family &ndash; last year, students were allegedly forced to strip in a school to see who was menstruating. This is not just an issue for India: <a href="http://blogs.worldbank.org/education/globally-periods-are-causing-girls-be-absent-school">one in ten</a> girls in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa miss school because of their periods and even in the UK period poverty causes similar issues.</p>

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<p>The wider issue that Padman highlights is the stigma and taboos that surround menstruation. In India, restrictions include not being allowed to enter religious shrines, touch people or food in the kitchen, or touch or eat pickles. Taboos around periods exist in almost every country in the world, meaning many women and girls face discrimination. Global stigmas and practices include:</p>

<p>Nepal: Chaupadi is a social tradition associated with the menstrual taboo in western Nepal which forces women and girls to sleep outside their house, often in a cowshed, while they have their period. Chaupadi was banned in 2005 and made a criminal offence in 2017, but one young woman has already died in January 2018 because of it.</p>

<p>Japan: Women cannot be sushi chefs as menstruation affects their sense of taste. But women are fighting back and opening their own restaurants.</p>

<p>Afghanistan: Women are told washing or showering during their periods can lead to infertility.</p>

<p>Bolivia: Women are told putting used sanitary pads in the bin with other rubbish can lead to cancer.</p>

<p>US: 42% of women have experienced period shaming, 58% felt embarrassed and 73% hide pads and tampons from view.</p>

<p>UK: 26% of girls did not know what to do when they first started their period and 48% are embarrassed by their period.</p>

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<p>It&rsquo;s interesting to note that the first major film to tackle this issue focuses on a male entrepreneur. Yet there are many other organisations and inspirational individuals, usually women, working to challenge the stigma around periods. For example in India, there is Aditi Gupta, founder of the menstrupedia comic, which aims to educate children about menstruation. Writer and peace campaigner Radha Paudel is also challenging chaupadi in Nepal.</p>

<p>Education is key to changing attitudes to menstruation and in order to do this we need to engage men and boys. Perhaps male hero Padman is a first step.</p>

<p>Being able to manage menstruation safely and without stigma is a basic human right which many women and girls are denied. The silence and stigma around menstruation cannot be replaced by a new form of sanitary pad; it can however be challenged by discussion and awareness and Padman can perhaps play an important role in starting the conversation.</p>

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<p>This article was originally published on <a href="http://theconversation.com" rel="nofollow" target="blank">The Conversation</a>. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/padman-how-bollywood-is-challenging-the-stigma-around-periods-in-india-90278" rel="nofollow" target="blank">original article</a>.</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>


The silence and stigma around menstruation cannot be replaced by a new form of sanitary pad; it can, however, be challenged by discussion and awareness and Padman can perhaps play an important role in starting the conversation.

The new Bollywood film Padman, starring Akshay Kumar, is the story of how India’s “menstrual man” Arunachalam Muruganantham came up with a revolutionary new method of producing cost effective sanitary pads. This helped to improve menstrual health and provide an income for rural women in India and beyond. India is the leading film market in the world, with 2.2 billion tickets sold in 2016. One of the aims of this new comedy-drama is to reach a wide audience, create awareness and challenge the taboos and stigma surrounding menstruation in India. Arunachalam Muruganantham. Facebook It’s been more than ten years since Arunachalam invented a machine to create low cost sanitary pads and began distributing them to rural women across India. Traditionally, rural women use old cloth, saris or bed sheets as sanitary towels; sometimes also using sand, dirt or ash for heavy days. The use of pads is increasing and now six out of ten women in India have access to disposable menstrual products. This varies greatly across states – from as high as 90% in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Delhi to as low as 30% in rural Bihar. But disposable pads are expensive and the biodegradable pads made by Arunachalam are cheaper and last longer. Many non-governmental organisations around the globe, such as Days for Girls, focus on the need for hygienic menstrual products and make and distribute reusable pads. The argument is that the provision of pads enables girls to stay in school. One in four girls in India miss one day or more in school during menstruation. Wider issues But access to pads is only one issue. Girls might also miss school because of period pain, lack of toilet facilities, the fear of staining clothes or the views of teachers and family – last year, students were allegedly forced to strip in a school to see who was menstruating. This is not just an issue for India: one in ten girls in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa miss school because of their periods and even in the UK period poverty causes similar issues. The wider issue that Padman highlights is the stigma and taboos that surround menstruation. In India, restrictions include not being allowed to enter religious shrines, touch people or food in the kitchen, or touch or eat pickles. Taboos around periods exist in almost every country in the world, meaning many women and girls face discrimination. Global stigmas and practices include: Nepal: Chaupadi is a social tradition associated with the menstrual taboo in western Nepal which forces women and girls to sleep outside their house, often in a cowshed, while they have their period. Chaupadi was banned in 2005 and made a criminal offence in 2017, but one young woman has already died in January 2018 because of it. Japan: Women cannot be sushi chefs as menstruation affects their sense of taste. But women are fighting back and opening their own restaurants. Afghanistan: Women are told washing or showering during their periods can lead to infertility. Bolivia: Women are told putting used sanitary pads in the bin with other rubbish can lead to cancer. US: 42% of women have experienced period shaming, 58% felt embarrassed and 73% hide pads and tampons from view. UK: 26% of girls did not know what to do when they first started their period and 48% are embarrassed by their period. Padman. Picselect It’s interesting to note that the first major film to tackle this issue focuses on a male entrepreneur. Yet there are many other organisations and inspirational individuals, usually women, working to challenge the stigma around periods. For example in India, there is Aditi Gupta, founder of the menstrupedia comic, which aims to educate children about menstruation. Writer and peace campaigner Radha Paudel is also challenging chaupadi in Nepal. Education is key to changing attitudes to menstruation and in order to do this we need to engage men and boys. Perhaps male hero Padman is a first step. Being able to manage menstruation safely and without stigma is a basic human right which many women and girls are denied. The silence and stigma around menstruation cannot be replaced by a new form of sanitary pad; it can however be challenged by discussion and awareness and Padman can perhaps play an important role in starting the conversation. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Padman shows Bollywood is challenging the stigma around periods in India

<p>&#39;Queen&#39;&nbsp;of Bollywood Kangana Ranaut is ready to surprise fans with yet another development in her life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The beautiful actress who turned showstopper for a bridal couture fashion show recently speaking to the media hinted at settling down.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bexk31ynb43/" 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">When #KanganaRanaut walked the ramp and left everyone mesmerized! @shyamalbhumika #shyamalbhumika #wonderland #wonderlandbyshyamalbhumika #5daysoffashion #lakmefashionweek2018 #lakmefashionweek</a></p>

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<p>When questioned about her wedding plans, Kangana replied,&nbsp;&ldquo;Hopefully, very soon&quot; and went on to add,&nbsp;&ldquo;Give me a deadline until next February.&quot;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-karan-johar-and-kangana-ranaut-will-be-featuring-in-a-reality-show-together-29127" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;A year after sparking the nepotism debate, Kangana Ranaut to co-judge a reality show with Karan Johar</em></a></p>

<p>The feminist, however, will not let her career take a backseat as she said,&nbsp;&ldquo;My career means a lot to me. I&#39;m not going to compromise on my opportunities... I&#39;m a go-getter and I&#39;m going to get what I want, regardless of what people feel or don&#39;t feel.&rdquo;</p>

<p><em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-kanganas-european-style-himalayan-mansion-is-for-rs-30-crores-29327" target="_blank">In Pictures: Kangana&#39;s European-style Himalayan mansion is for Rs 30 crores</a></em></p>

<p>Kangana will next be seen playing the lead in the historical drama&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kangana-ranauts-look-as-rani-laxmibai-from-the-sets-of-manikarnika-has-piqued-our-curiosity-23281" target="_blank">&lsquo;Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi&rsquo;</a>.</p>

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She will next be seen in home production ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’

'Queen' of Bollywood Kangana Ranaut is ready to surprise fans with yet another development in her life. The beautiful actress who turned showstopper for a bridal couture fashion show recently speaking to the media hinted at settling down. When #KanganaRanaut walked the ramp and left everyone mesmerized! @shyamalbhumika #shyamalbhumika #wonderland #wonderlandbyshyamalbhumika #5daysoffashion #lakmefashionweek2018 #lakmefashionweek A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@team_kangana_ranaut) on Feb 4, 2018 at 4:27am PST × When questioned about her wedding plans, Kangana replied, “Hopefully, very soon" and went on to add, “Give me a deadline until next February." Also Read: A year after sparking the nepotism debate, Kangana Ranaut to co-judge a reality show with Karan Johar The feminist, however, will not let her career take a backseat as she said, “My career means a lot to me. I'm not going to compromise on my opportunities... I'm a go-getter and I'm going to get what I want, regardless of what people feel or don't feel.” In Pictures: Kangana's European-style Himalayan mansion is for Rs 30 crores Kangana will next be seen playing the lead in the historical drama ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’.

Kangana Ranaut to settle down, get married before Feb 2019?

<p>Wishes pour in from all over the nation to congratulate the Under 19 Indian cricket team after they lifted the World cup on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Suniel Shetty, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Adnan Sami, Raveena Tandon,&nbsp;SS Rajamouli, Saiyami Kher also extended their wishes to the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amitabh Bachchan congratulated the team and said that India was the only country to win the title four times.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">T 2603 -YEEEAAAHHHHHHHH !! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDIACHAMPIONS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDIACHAMPIONS</a> !! UNDER 19 WORLD CRICKET CHAMPIONS .. THE ONLY NATION TO HAVE WON 4 TIMES !! AMAZING ! Well done India U19 cricket , you have given us such pride and joy ! INDIA ! INDIA ! INDIA !???????????????????????????????????????? ..गूँज रहा है विश्व भर में !! <a href="https://t.co/lyKFPTWZRc">pic.twitter.com/lyKFPTWZRc</a></p>
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/959700056562581504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Shah Rukh Khan also tweeted expressing the &quot; proud moment for young India&quot;. He also suggested the team to continue playing FIFA on the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow. What a proud moment for young India. Well done lil ones&hellip;May u keep conquering the world. And keep playing FIFA ...on the side. A great morning. <a href="https://t.co/2aLycIud95">pic.twitter.com/2aLycIud95</a></p>
&mdash; Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/status/959698233021870080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The real Youth Icons! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoysInBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoysInBlue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/under19worldcup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#under19worldcup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a> <a href="https://t.co/QUJkytksLT">pic.twitter.com/QUJkytksLT</a></p>
&mdash; Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunielVShetty/status/959749756129107968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Farhan Akhtar&nbsp;highlighted the efforts of the man behind the victory, the coach of the under 19 Cricket team Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations team India. Well played. Well deserved. And a special mention for Rahul Dravid who is giving back to the game like a true champion. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCU19CWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCU19CWC</a></p>
&mdash; Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarOutAkhtar/status/959720973288263680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are the champions! Congrats under 19 team India for this amazing victory! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19CWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19CWC</a></p>
&mdash; Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) <a href="https://twitter.com/arjunk26/status/959712882421387264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Vivek Oberoi also congratulated the team and the coach for the victory.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yayyy! Congrats team India under 19 and the amazing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a> ! So proud of u! Unbeaten champs through the tournament! 4world titles a record we are all so proud of! Jai hind ???????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoysinBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoysinBlue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/under19worldcup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#under19worldcup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/KRiWdQf5eI">pic.twitter.com/KRiWdQf5eI</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Huge congratulations to Team India for becoming U19 Cricket World Champions!! Mighty Proud!!????????????????????????✌️????????????<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19CWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19CWC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19WCFinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19WCFinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19WorldCupFinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19WorldCupFinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCupHeroes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCupHeroes</a></p>
&mdash; Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdnanSamiLive/status/959700162502328323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">indiaaa inndddiaa <a href="https://twitter.com/Under19WorldCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Under19WorldCup</a> the future superstars of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> ????????????????????????your parents,Entire country Proud! U made it look so easy! ????????????????????????</p>
&mdash; Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) <a href="https://twitter.com/TandonRaveena/status/959693837227577344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations India U-19 team for winning the World Cup for the 4th time... FANTASTIC...<br />
So elated that both the senior team and U-19 team have the best fast bowling attacks.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19CWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19CWC</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">World champions!!! What a dominating performance by team India...Incredible! <a href="https://twitter.com/Shaw_Prithvi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shaw_Prithvi</a> congratulations to you and the boys!<br />
Rahul Dravid you genius. Thankyou ???????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19CWC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19CWC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a></p>
&mdash; Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaiyamiKher/status/959699547881639936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-final-manjot-kalras-ton-takes-india-to-historic-fourth-world-cup-title-31660" target="_blank">India defeated three times World Champions Australia</a>&nbsp;by 8 wickets to register a memorable World Cup triumph in Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval, on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Wishes pour in from all over the nation to congratulate the Under 19 Indian cricket team after they lifted the World cup on Saturday

Wishes pour in from all over the nation to congratulate the Under 19 Indian cricket team after they lifted the World cup on Saturday. Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Suniel Shetty, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Adnan Sami, Raveena Tandon, SS Rajamouli, Saiyami Kher also extended their wishes to the team. Amitabh Bachchan congratulated the team and said that India was the only country to win the title four times. T 2603 -YEEEAAAHHHHHHHH !! #INDIACHAMPIONS !! UNDER 19 WORLD CRICKET CHAMPIONS .. THE ONLY NATION TO HAVE WON 4 TIMES !! AMAZING ! Well done India U19 cricket , you have given us such pride and joy ! INDIA ! INDIA ! INDIA !???????????????????????????????????????? ..गूँज रहा है विश्व भर में !! pic.twitter.com/lyKFPTWZRc — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) February 3, 2018 × Shah Rukh Khan also tweeted expressing the " proud moment for young India". He also suggested the team to continue playing FIFA on the side. Wow. What a proud moment for young India. Well done lil ones…May u keep conquering the world. And keep playing FIFA ...on the side. A great morning. pic.twitter.com/2aLycIud95 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 3, 2018 × The real Youth Icons! #BoysInBlue #under19worldcup @BCCI #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/QUJkytksLT — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) February 3, 2018 × Farhan Akhtar highlighted the efforts of the man behind the victory, the coach of the under 19 Cricket team Rahul Gandhi. Congratulations team India. Well played. Well deserved. And a special mention for Rahul Dravid who is giving back to the game like a true champion. #ICCU19CWC — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 3, 2018 × We are the champions! Congrats under 19 team India for this amazing victory! #U19CWC — Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) February 3, 2018 × Vivek Oberoi also congratulated the team and the coach for the victory. Yayyy! Congrats team India under 19 and the amazing #RahulDravid ! So proud of u! Unbeaten champs through the tournament! 4world titles a record we are all so proud of! Jai hind ???????? #BoysinBlue #under19worldcup @BCCI pic.twitter.com/KRiWdQf5eI — Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) February 3, 2018 × Huge congratulations to Team India for becoming U19 Cricket World Champions!! Mighty Proud!!????????????????????????✌️???????????? #INDvAUS #U19CWC #U19WCFinal #RahulDravid #U19WorldCupFinal #WorldCupHeroes — Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) February 3, 2018 × indiaaa inndddiaa @Under19WorldCup the future superstars of #India ????????????????????????your parents,Entire country Proud! U made it look so easy! ???????????????????????? — Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) February 3, 2018 × Congratulations India U-19 team for winning the World Cup for the 4th time... FANTASTIC... So elated that both the senior team and U-19 team have the best fast bowling attacks.. #U19CWC — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) February 3, 2018 × World champions!!! What a dominating performance by team India...Incredible! @Shaw_Prithvi congratulations to you and the boys! Rahul Dravid you genius. Thankyou ???????? #U19CWC #INDvAUS #RahulDravid — Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) February 3, 2018 × India defeated three times World Champions Australia by 8 wickets to register a memorable World Cup triumph in Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval, on Saturday.

Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan congratulate Under 19 Cricket team for historic win

<p>It was really the Nandita Das&ndash;Nawaz Siddiqui&rsquo;s conversation &amp; discussion relating to their forthcoming film Manto, in the just concluded KALAM Lit Fest in Kolkata, that got me thinking about whether committed and powerful art-house actors really had the clout or charisma to seduce mass audiences to their brand of cinema, and I suddenly found myself getting into flashback mode.</p>

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<p>The early seventies in Indian cinema witnessed an exciting phase emerge. Shyam Benegal&rsquo;s Ankur &ndash; literally and metaphorically &ndash; smashed Bollywood&rsquo;s carefully protected and preserved monopolistic glass ceiling to serve notice of a new form of cinema coming into existence. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shabana Azmi&rsquo;s sensational debut was followed by equally stunning debuts by three others &ndash; Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil and Om Puri. They formed a formidable quartet headlining most of the path-breaking films of that decade. The middle-class intelligentsia &ndash; sick to the teeth of Bollywood&rsquo;s escapist hi-jinks and absurd larger-than-life portrayal of clich&eacute;d and predictable storylines - embraced this new cinema with enthusiasm. They welcomed actors, treatment, subjects and narratives that entertained, enriched and empowered in one sublime sweep.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These four actors were the true stars of this new and powerful arthouse cinema, authored by a dazzling galaxy of brilliant, creative minds, determined to push the envelope in pursuit of good, intelligent cinema without full stops. Apart from Bengal, other names that blazed the neons included Govind Nihalani, M.S. Sathyu, Aparna Sen, Gautam Ghosh, Sai Paranjpye, Muzaffar Ali, Kalpana Lajmi, Kundan Shah, Saeed Mirza, Ketan Mehta, Shekhar Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These actors culturally, intellectually and even emotionally bonded to this brand of cinema; this amazing lot believed and pursued with passion and purpose, a cinema that was rooted to reality, humanistic in vision, non-formulaic in approach and definitely light years away from the overt, crass, over-the-top, populist, escapist razzmatazz offered by Bollywood&rsquo;s masala factory headlined by glamorous stars dedicated to posturing, not acting.</p>

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<p>It was [ironically] one of this very fab four, Shabana Azmi, who first sent out tremors within this artistic fraternity by moving across to do an out-and-out commercial film [Fakira] with this devastatingly handsome matinee idol, the [late] Shashi Kapoor.&nbsp; While most expressed shock, surprise and disappointment, Ms. Azmi offered an informed retort.&nbsp; She explained that while she was a proud product of the art cinema and that everything she received till date &ndash; audience, love, admiration, respect, awards, great directors, films &ndash; was because of that, she believed that actors also needed to, at some point, see the big picture. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shabana Azmi insisted her commercial foray was for three reasons.&nbsp; One, experimenting is essential for creative artistes for self-growth.&nbsp; Two, experience first hand, what this huge platform, that so mesmerised stars and mass audience, was all about. Most importantly &ndash; and this is central to her argument and this piece &ndash; her presence in commercial cinema, she believed, would mean that her commercial films would reach out to more people at more places [than her brand of niche cinema] and induce at least some of them to patronise her art films and thus help the movement that they all were committed to.&nbsp; I remember Smita Patil dismissing this rationale outright, stating this kind of conversion can never happen because these two cinemas &ndash; their motivations and dynamics &ndash; were worlds apart!</p>

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<p>A while back, brilliant actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui made a similar remark when he stated that he was delighted with the accolades he was receiving for his cameo [Bajrangi Bhaijan &amp; Raees] and hoped that, at least, some of the zillion fans who stormed the halls to rocket these films to dizzy heights, would patronise his non-commercial, small films.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The point is: Can this ever happen?&nbsp; Has it ever happened? &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Can true-blue actors, participating in mainstream, over-the-top, star-driven commercial cinema, ever hope to impact, influence, motivate or inspire even a fraction of the mass audience, to gravitate towards the niche films that they showcase and celebrate?</p>

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<p>History clearly says: No!&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Admittedly, Shabana did tons of mainstream films with top line commercial directors but, to be brutally honest, does anyone who loves masala films and their superstars, ever care to remember Shabana Azmi in Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish or any other super-hit films from big directors she participated in? The same thing can be said about Naseer, Om [and late bloomer] Smita Patil. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Namak Halal or Shakti, was Shabana a memorable, critical, relevant component compared to Amit, Shashi or Praveen Babi? &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now cut to Arth, Ankur, Nishant, Bhumika, Aakrosh, Sparsh, Chakra, Masoom, Mandi, Anthony Pinto, Ardh Satya, Katha, Paar and tons of similar gems where these four dazzled with their scorching portrayals, defining the linear truth. Is there any comparison, in terms of contribution, between the two brands of cinema that these four graced?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was an interesting situation for the mainstream blokes, getting these powerhouse titans of the art house cinema meant a triumph, making them trophy catches.&nbsp; For the actors, it was a taste of starry extravagance they had heard about, non-existent in their modest workspace.&nbsp; Barring very few exceptions, sadly, both were losers because &ndash; as the late Smita Patil rightly pointed out &ndash; they are two completely different brands of cinema with different narratives, focus, compulsion and the twain can never meet.&nbsp; This is equally true when big stars, bitten by the acting bug, attempt to do parallel cinema or &ndash; as the Big B attempted in Yudh &ndash; enter TV serial space.&nbsp; More often than not, they are 5-star disasters!</p>

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<p>Nawaz Siddiqui, Irfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Richa Chadda, Rahul Bose, Adil Hussain, Kalki Kolechin, Radhika Apte are only some very fine actors whose talent are proven, but can they ever carry a commercial film on their shoulders?&nbsp; Will the mass audience pay to storm the theatres to see them?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is not to devalue Nawaz Siddiqui&rsquo;s talent or hope, but everything being equal and the Bollywood and our mass audiences being what they are, niche will remain niche and big-budget blockbusters will remain the big-budget blockbusters, driven by their own dazzling seductive package of customised requirements and compulsion. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sure, Nawaz and gang&rsquo;s performances continue to be appreciated, but to imagine that their role would motivate audiences to rush into patronising arthouse cinema is like saying that James Bond fans [Sean Connery] would definitely see Connery &ndash; synonymous with exotic locales, hot babes and deadly action &ndash; in non-Bond films [The Hill] with the same enthusiasm. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>No way! Remember, mass audiences need to be, both shaken and stirred!</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;</p>

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Everything being equal and the Bollywood and our mass audiences being what they are, niche will remain niche and big-budget blockbusters will remain the big-budget blockbusters.

It was really the Nandita Das–Nawaz Siddiqui’s conversation & discussion relating to their forthcoming film Manto, in the just concluded KALAM Lit Fest in Kolkata, that got me thinking about whether committed and powerful art-house actors really had the clout or charisma to seduce mass audiences to their brand of cinema, and I suddenly found myself getting into flashback mode. The early seventies in Indian cinema witnessed an exciting phase emerge. Shyam Benegal’s Ankur – literally and metaphorically – smashed Bollywood’s carefully protected and preserved monopolistic glass ceiling to serve notice of a new form of cinema coming into existence. Shabana Azmi’s sensational debut was followed by equally stunning debuts by three others – Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil and Om Puri. They formed a formidable quartet headlining most of the path-breaking films of that decade. The middle-class intelligentsia – sick to the teeth of Bollywood’s escapist hi-jinks and absurd larger-than-life portrayal of clichéd and predictable storylines - embraced this new cinema with enthusiasm. They welcomed actors, treatment, subjects and narratives that entertained, enriched and empowered in one sublime sweep. These four actors were the true stars of this new and powerful arthouse cinema, authored by a dazzling galaxy of brilliant, creative minds, determined to push the envelope in pursuit of good, intelligent cinema without full stops. Apart from Bengal, other names that blazed the neons included Govind Nihalani, M.S. Sathyu, Aparna Sen, Gautam Ghosh, Sai Paranjpye, Muzaffar Ali, Kalpana Lajmi, Kundan Shah, Saeed Mirza, Ketan Mehta, Shekhar Kapoor. These actors culturally, intellectually and even emotionally bonded to this brand of cinema; this amazing lot believed and pursued with passion and purpose, a cinema that was rooted to reality, humanistic in vision, non-formulaic in approach and definitely light years away from the overt, crass, over-the-top, populist, escapist razzmatazz offered by Bollywood’s masala factory headlined by glamorous stars dedicated to posturing, not acting. It was [ironically] one of this very fab four, Shabana Azmi, who first sent out tremors within this artistic fraternity by moving across to do an out-and-out commercial film [Fakira] with this devastatingly handsome matinee idol, the [late] Shashi Kapoor. While most expressed shock, surprise and disappointment, Ms. Azmi offered an informed retort. She explained that while she was a proud product of the art cinema and that everything she received till date – audience, love, admiration, respect, awards, great directors, films – was because of that, she believed that actors also needed to, at some point, see the big picture. Shabana Azmi insisted her commercial foray was for three reasons. One, experimenting is essential for creative artistes for self-growth. Two, experience first hand, what this huge platform, that so mesmerised stars and mass audience, was all about. Most importantly – and this is central to her argument and this piece – her presence in commercial cinema, she believed, would mean that her commercial films would reach out to more people at more places [than her brand of niche cinema] and induce at least some of them to patronise her art films and thus help the movement that they all were committed to. I remember Smita Patil dismissing this rationale outright, stating this kind of conversion can never happen because these two cinemas – their motivations and dynamics – were worlds apart! A while back, brilliant actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui made a similar remark when he stated that he was delighted with the accolades he was receiving for his cameo [Bajrangi Bhaijan & Raees] and hoped that, at least, some of the zillion fans who stormed the halls to rocket these films to dizzy heights, would patronise his non-commercial, small films. The point is: Can this ever happen? Has it ever happened? Can true-blue actors, participating in mainstream, over-the-top, star-driven commercial cinema, ever hope to impact, influence, motivate or inspire even a fraction of the mass audience, to gravitate towards the niche films that they showcase and celebrate? History clearly says: No! Admittedly, Shabana did tons of mainstream films with top line commercial directors but, to be brutally honest, does anyone who loves masala films and their superstars, ever care to remember Shabana Azmi in Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish or any other super-hit films from big directors she participated in? The same thing can be said about Naseer, Om [and late bloomer] Smita Patil. In Namak Halal or Shakti, was Shabana a memorable, critical, relevant component compared to Amit, Shashi or Praveen Babi? Now cut to Arth, Ankur, Nishant, Bhumika, Aakrosh, Sparsh, Chakra, Masoom, Mandi, Anthony Pinto, Ardh Satya, Katha, Paar and tons of similar gems where these four dazzled with their scorching portrayals, defining the linear truth. Is there any comparison, in terms of contribution, between the two brands of cinema that these four graced? It was an interesting situation for the mainstream blokes, getting these powerhouse titans of the art house cinema meant a triumph, making them trophy catches. For the actors, it was a taste of starry extravagance they had heard about, non-existent in their modest workspace. Barring very few exceptions, sadly, both were losers because – as the late Smita Patil rightly pointed out – they are two completely different brands of cinema with different narratives, focus, compulsion and the twain can never meet. This is equally true when big stars, bitten by the acting bug, attempt to do parallel cinema or – as the Big B attempted in Yudh – enter TV serial space. More often than not, they are 5-star disasters! Nawaz Siddiqui, Irfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Richa Chadda, Rahul Bose, Adil Hussain, Kalki Kolechin, Radhika Apte are only some very fine actors whose talent are proven, but can they ever carry a commercial film on their shoulders? Will the mass audience pay to storm the theatres to see them? This is not to devalue Nawaz Siddiqui’s talent or hope, but everything being equal and the Bollywood and our mass audiences being what they are, niche will remain niche and big-budget blockbusters will remain the big-budget blockbusters, driven by their own dazzling seductive package of customised requirements and compulsion. Sure, Nawaz and gang’s performances continue to be appreciated, but to imagine that their role would motivate audiences to rush into patronising arthouse cinema is like saying that James Bond fans [Sean Connery] would definitely see Connery – synonymous with exotic locales, hot babes and deadly action – in non-Bond films [The Hill] with the same enthusiasm. No way! Remember, mass audiences need to be, both shaken and stirred! (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Can Arthouse actors ever connect with masala audiences?

<p>When it comes to stardom of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, it is purely limitless.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wooing fans all over the world, Shah Rukh is now also a favourite of former <em>One Direction</em> singer Zayn Malik who is known for his good looks and musical hits like&nbsp;<em>I Don&#39;t Wanna Live Forever</em>, <em>PILLOWTALK</em> and <em>Dusk Till Dawn</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A British heartthrob in himself, Zayn, in an interview with an Indian fashion magazine revealed that he is a &quot;big-time admirer of Shah Rukh Khan&quot;&nbsp;and that he has&nbsp;even made his girlfriend and supermodel &quot;Gigi Hadid watch Shah Rukh Khan&#39;s <em>Devdas&quot;</em>, which is &quot;one of his all-time favourites&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-gigi-and-bella-hadid-pose-naked-on-british-vogue-cover-face-harsh-criticism-31357" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Gigi and Bella Hadid pose naked on British Vogue cover, face harsh criticism</em></a></p>

<p>The singer also revealed that he &quot;loves Indian food&quot; and said his &quot;mom makes the best Indian food around.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have been very vocal about their relationship. They are frequently seen gracing the cover of magazines together, making public appearances hand-in-hand and dont&#39;t leave a chance to profess their love on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch some of their most memorable moments together:&nbsp;</p>

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In an interview with Indian fashion magazine, the former One Direction singer revealed that he is a huge admirer of King Khan

When it comes to stardom of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, it is purely limitless. Wooing fans all over the world, Shah Rukh is now also a favourite of former One Direction singer Zayn Malik who is known for his good looks and musical hits like I Don't Wanna Live Forever, PILLOWTALK and Dusk Till Dawn. A British heartthrob in himself, Zayn, in an interview with an Indian fashion magazine revealed that he is a "big-time admirer of Shah Rukh Khan" and that he has even made his girlfriend and supermodel "Gigi Hadid watch Shah Rukh Khan's Devdas", which is "one of his all-time favourites". Also Read: Gigi and Bella Hadid pose naked on British Vogue cover, face harsh criticism The singer also revealed that he "loves Indian food" and said his "mom makes the best Indian food around.” Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have been very vocal about their relationship. They are frequently seen gracing the cover of magazines together, making public appearances hand-in-hand and dont't leave a chance to profess their love on social media. Watch some of their most memorable moments together: × × × × ×

Zayn Malik made Gigi Hadid watch his favourite Shah Rukh Khan movie

<p>Bollywood&#39;s versatile actress Rani Mukerji announced her return on the silver screen after a gap of four years with <em>Hichki</em> on December 19, 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With an invigorating <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-hichki-trailer-rani-mukerji-is-back-with-a-bang-27185" target="_blank">trailer</a> launch, the true Queen of Bollywood made waves starring as a teacher with a speech disorder. In medical terms, she is shown suffering from Tourette&#39;s Syndrome --&nbsp;a neuropsychiatric disorder that manifests itself in motor or vocal tics. The trailer shows Mukerji trying to conquer the disorder even as she is given a difficult set of children to teach.</p>

<p>Received well by the audience, the trailer announced that the film will release on February 23 but just today, film trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that Hichki has been postponed owing to board exams of 10th and 12th standard school kids.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-men-should-be-encouraged-to-participate-in-housework-rani-mukerji-29758" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Men should be encouraged to participate in housework says Rani Mukerji</a></em></p>

<p>Taran wrote:&nbsp;&quot;#Hichki shifted ahead... Will release on 23 March 2018... Reason: Having evoked positive reactions during the private screenings, the marketing/distribution team of YRF convinced Aditya Chopra that the movie should release post exams... Hence 23 March 2018... Stars Rani Mukerji.&quot;</p>

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<p><em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aditya-chopra-suggested-title-hichki-for-rani-mukerji-starrer-29939" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Aditya Chopra suggested title &#39;Hichki&#39; for Rani Mukerji starrer</a></em></p>

<p>This would mean that there would be no clash between films <em>Hichki</em> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sonu-ke-titu-ki-sweety-postponed-due-to-padmaavat-to-release-on-feb-23-30327" target="_blank"><em>Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety</em></a> which is also scheduled to release on February&nbsp;23.&nbsp;</p>


The film was earlier slated for release on February 23.

Bollywood's versatile actress Rani Mukerji announced her return on the silver screen after a gap of four years with Hichki on December 19, 2017. With an invigorating trailer launch, the true Queen of Bollywood made waves starring as a teacher with a speech disorder. In medical terms, she is shown suffering from Tourette's Syndrome -- a neuropsychiatric disorder that manifests itself in motor or vocal tics. The trailer shows Mukerji trying to conquer the disorder even as she is given a difficult set of children to teach. Received well by the audience, the trailer announced that the film will release on February 23 but just today, film trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that Hichki has been postponed owing to board exams of 10th and 12th standard school kids. Also Read: Men should be encouraged to participate in housework says Rani Mukerji Taran wrote: "#Hichki shifted ahead... Will release on 23 March 2018... Reason: Having evoked positive reactions during the private screenings, the marketing/distribution team of YRF convinced Aditya Chopra that the movie should release post exams... Hence 23 March 2018... Stars Rani Mukerji." #Hichki shifted ahead... Will release on 23 March 2018... Reason: Having evoked positive reactions during the private screenings, the marketing/distribution team of YRF convinced Aditya Chopra that the movie should release post exams... Hence 23 March 2018... Stars Rani Mukerji. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 1, 2018 × Also Read: Aditya Chopra suggested title 'Hichki' for Rani Mukerji starrer This would mean that there would be no clash between films Hichki and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety which is also scheduled to release on February 23.

Rani Mukerji starrer Hichki postponed, will now release on March 23

<p>Rajinikanth- Akshay Kumar&#39;s &quot;2.0&quot; will not be releasing as declared earlier in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trade analyst&nbsp;Surendhar MK told an entertainment website that the film has been pushed further by a few months along with Ramesh Bala, another analyst who took to Twitter to announce the change in dates.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-rajinikanths-20-to-be-first-south-indian-film-to-release-in-saudi-arabia-28463" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Rajinikanth&#39;s &#39;2.0&#39; to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia?</em></a></p>

<p>Bala wrote: &quot;<s>@</s>superstarrajini - <s>@</s>akshaykumar &#39;s <s>#</s>2Point0 release will not happen in April.. The release is most likely to be postponed by 2 to 3 months..&quot;</p>

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<p>According to sources close to the film, work on &quot;2.0&quot;&nbsp;is not anywhere close to completion and that it will take some more time to hit the theatres. The post-production work is expected to wrap up by the month of July and so the makers are eyeing an August release for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-teaser-launch-of-superstar-rajinikanths-20-will-happen-on-this-date-28520" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Teaser launch of superstar Rajinikanth&#39;s &#39;2.0&#39; will happen on this date</em></a></p>

<p>The film has been in news for quite some time now -- for its talented star cast, VFX, Akshay Kumar&#39;s look among other things.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;2.0&quot; was supposed to release on Diwali 2017, was pushed to&nbsp;January 2018 release owing to pending VFX work and was then finally shifted to April when the makers failed to meet the deadline.</p>

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Trade analyst Surendhar MK announced that the film has been pushed further by a few months

Rajinikanth- Akshay Kumar's "2.0" will not be releasing as declared earlier in April. Trade analyst Surendhar MK told an entertainment website that the film has been pushed further by a few months along with Ramesh Bala, another analyst who took to Twitter to announce the change in dates. Also Read: Rajinikanth's '2.0' to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia? Bala wrote: "@superstarrajini - @akshaykumar 's #2Point0 release will not happen in April.. The release is most likely to be postponed by 2 to 3 months.." . @superstarrajini - @akshaykumar 's #2Point0 release will not happen in April.. The release is most likely to be postponed by 2 to 3 months.. pic.twitter.com/dOBYRZUzH5 — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 30, 2018 × According to sources close to the film, work on "2.0" is not anywhere close to completion and that it will take some more time to hit the theatres. The post-production work is expected to wrap up by the month of July and so the makers are eyeing an August release for the film. Also Read: Teaser launch of superstar Rajinikanth's '2.0' will happen on this date The film has been in news for quite some time now -- for its talented star cast, VFX, Akshay Kumar's look among other things. "2.0" was supposed to release on Diwali 2017, was pushed to January 2018 release owing to pending VFX work and was then finally shifted to April when the makers failed to meet the deadline.

Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar's '2.0' postponed again, won't release in April

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