Queen Elizabeth II highlights environmentalism in her Christmas message

Gravitas: The Queen's Christmas message

<p>While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-williams-new-family-christmas-card-gives-stiff-competition-to-brother-harrys-see-photo-270118">the British royal family</a> celebrated Christmas day, two of the important members - Prince Andrew and Queen's husband Prince Philip - gave family's traditional mid-morning walk to church a miss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Prince Andrew avoided the limelight and attended an earlier service with other relatives. Prince Philip stayed away as he was only discharged from hospital on Tuesday where he was being treated for what Buckingham Palace described as a pre-existing condition, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth's second son, Prince Andrew, has kept a low profile since he stepped down from royal duties last month in the wake of a scandal over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.</p>

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This morning The Prince of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Her Majesty The Queen and Members of the <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalFamily</a> for the Christmas Day church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. <a href="https://t.co/cdhrh0OJub">pic.twitter.com/cdhrh0OJub</a></p>
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<p>Although Andrew did not join other members of the family for the traditional morning walk to the 11 am service, he was seen walking along a path with his brother Prince Charles to St Mary Magdalene church near the Queen's estate in Sandringham, eastern England in time for a 9 am service.</p>

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<p>As per reports, the queen was there for both the services.&nbsp;</p>

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Thank you to everyone who came to say hello – and Merry Christmas! <a href="https://t.co/kjwyJtOvlU">pic.twitter.com/kjwyJtOvlU</a></p>
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<p>The royal family's traditional mid-morning walk to church saw Prince&nbsp;Charles, his wife Camilla in attendance.</p>

<p>Other members of the royal family who were present included Prince William along with his wife Kate and their two children. Prince George and Princess Charlotte made their maiden Christmas gathering at St Mary Magdalene Church on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Prince Harry and his family - wife Meghan Markel and baby Archie - are away on a visit to Canada.</p>

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While the British royal family celebrated Christmas day, two of the important members - Prince Andrew and Queen's husband Prince Philip - gave family's traditional mid-morning walk to church a miss.

While the British royal family celebrated Christmas day, two of the important members - Prince Andrew and Queen's husband Prince Philip - gave family's traditional mid-morning walk to church a miss. According to reports, Prince Andrew avoided the limelight and attended an earlier service with other relatives. Prince Philip stayed away as he was only discharged from hospital on Tuesday where he was being treated for what Buckingham Palace described as a pre-existing condition, news agency Reuters reported. Queen Elizabeth's second son, Prince Andrew, has kept a low profile since he stepped down from royal duties last month in the wake of a scandal over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 🎄 Happy Christmas! This morning The Prince of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Her Majesty The Queen and Members of the @RoyalFamily for the Christmas Day church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. pic.twitter.com/cdhrh0OJub — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 25, 2019 × Although Andrew did not join other members of the family for the traditional morning walk to the 11 am service, he was seen walking along a path with his brother Prince Charles to St Mary Magdalene church near the Queen's estate in Sandringham, eastern England in time for a 9 am service. As per reports, the queen was there for both the services. The Queen attended the Christmas morning service today at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. Thank you to everyone who came to say hello – and Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/kjwyJtOvlU — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 25, 2019 × The royal family's traditional mid-morning walk to church saw Prince Charles, his wife Camilla in attendance. Other members of the royal family who were present included Prince William along with his wife Kate and their two children. Prince George and Princess Charlotte made their maiden Christmas gathering at St Mary Magdalene Church on Wednesday. Prince Harry and his family - wife Meghan Markel and baby Archie - are away on a visit to Canada. (With inputs from Reuters)

British Royal family celebrate Christmas in style, Prince Andrew and Prince Philip give it a miss; see pics

Local community members delivered hundreds of Christmas presents to volunteer firefighters and people who recently lost their homes to bushfires on December 24 in New South Wales. Volunteer firefighter Andrew Johnson was brought to tears when he received the gifts. On the other hand four generations of Britain's royal family were filmed getting into festive spirit on December 22 by preparing Christmas treats to support the Royal British Legion.Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George set up shop in the music room at Buckingham Palace to make a special Christmas pudding as part of the British Legion's "Together at Christmas" initiative. #AustraliaBushfires #Christmas #Queen #RoyalChristmas

Christmas presents for Australian firefighters, Royal baking session on Christmas

Queen's 98-year-old husband Prince Philip was discharged from a private hospital on December 24 morning. Philip had spent four nights at King Edward VII hospital in London, in what Buckingham Palace said was a “precautionary measure” for “observation and treatment” in connection with a pre-existing condition. #Queen #PrincePhilip #Christmas #UK

WION Dispatch: Prince Philip discharged from hospital, Queen to address nation on Christmas

State opening of the U.K. Parliament after the victory of Boris Johnson in recent elections.

Gravitas: The queen outlines Boris Johnson government's agenda

On December 19 Queen Elizabeth II formally opened a new session of Britain's Parliament with a speech laying out Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans to use his commanding majority to take the U.K. out of the European Union and shake up the country's public services. #UKParliament #UKElections

State opening of the UK Parliament, Queen lays out Boris Johnson's Brexit Plans

<p>In a ceremony that marks a new parliament, Queen Elizabeth will read&nbsp;out&nbsp;the laws which the government wants the House of Commons to approve and will pinpoint&nbsp;Johnson's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-to-set-out-pm-johnsons-agenda-on-thursday-268326">priorities</a>&nbsp;after winning a commanding majority at last week's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/uk-election-what-boris-johnsons-victory-means-for-britains-place-in-the-world-268495">national election</a>.</p>

<p>The prime minister, who won over many traditional supporters of the main opposition Labour Party in northern and central England, has proclaimed he will lead a "people's government" and will move to fulfil his pledge to "get&nbsp;Brexit&nbsp;done".</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Queen's&nbsp;Speech&nbsp;will include new legislation needed to implement the future relationship&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;has promised to agree with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-stop-brexit-uks-johnson-gets-down-to-work-268636">EU</a> by the end of 2020. He plans to pass the laws needed to finalise the divorce agreement by Jan. 31.</p>

<p>He will also cement his commitment to spend more on&nbsp;Britain's&nbsp;much-loved but struggling <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-to-set-out-pm-johnsons-agenda-on-thursday-268326">National&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Service</a> by prioritising legislation to guarantee funding increases, rising to an extra 33.9 billion pounds per year by 2023-24.</p>

<p>"The NHS is the single greatest institution in this country," he told a reception of&nbsp;health&nbsp;workers late on Wednesday. "We are now putting the biggest investment in the NHS in living memory. We have to keep that investment going."</p>

<p>On Tuesday,&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;told his top team of ministers that they "ain't seen nothing yet folks", warning them that there was much to do to pay back the trust offered his government in the election on Dec. 12 when he won a majority of 80.</p>

<p>After more than three years of debate over&nbsp;Brexit,&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;wants to move quickly to try to unite a country riven by disagreements over how, when or whether Britain should leave the EU. Towns, villages and even families have been fractured.</p>

<p>His aides say he is also determined to try to keep the support of those voters in northern and central England, many of whom voted for the governing Conservatives for the first time, by trying to make their lives better.</p>

<p>With a&nbsp;healthy majority, he should be able to fulfil his priority to "get&nbsp;Brexit&nbsp;done" and is expected to announce that the divorce agreement, or Withdrawal Agreement Bill, is brought back to parliament before Christmas and then passed quickly.</p>

<p>He will also offer some insight into how he wants to tackle the domestic concerns highlighted in the election campaign.</p>

<p>Beyond increased funding for the NHS, he is also expected to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/uk-business-seeks-brexit-assurances-after-johnson-win-268132">outline measures</a> to strengthen the justice system, improve transport, better protect those people who rent their homes and kickstart talks to restore the government in Northern Ireland.</p>


In a ceremony that marks a new parliament, Queen Elizabeth will read out the laws which the government wants the House of Commons to approve and will pinpoint Johnson's priorities after winning a commanding majority at last week's national election.

In a ceremony that marks a new parliament, Queen Elizabeth will read out the laws which the government wants the House of Commons to approve and will pinpoint Johnson's priorities after winning a commanding majority at last week's national election. The prime minister, who won over many traditional supporters of the main opposition Labour Party in northern and central England, has proclaimed he will lead a "people's government" and will move to fulfil his pledge to "get Brexit done". The Queen's Speech will include new legislation needed to implement the future relationship Johnson has promised to agree with the EU by the end of 2020. He plans to pass the laws needed to finalise the divorce agreement by Jan. 31. He will also cement his commitment to spend more on Britain's much-loved but struggling National Health Service by prioritising legislation to guarantee funding increases, rising to an extra 33.9 billion pounds per year by 2023-24. "The NHS is the single greatest institution in this country," he told a reception of health workers late on Wednesday. "We are now putting the biggest investment in the NHS in living memory. We have to keep that investment going." On Tuesday, Johnson told his top team of ministers that they "ain't seen nothing yet folks", warning them that there was much to do to pay back the trust offered his government in the election on Dec. 12 when he won a majority of 80. After more than three years of debate over Brexit, Johnson wants to move quickly to try to unite a country riven by disagreements over how, when or whether Britain should leave the EU. Towns, villages and even families have been fractured. His aides say he is also determined to try to keep the support of those voters in northern and central England, many of whom voted for the governing Conservatives for the first time, by trying to make their lives better. With a healthy majority, he should be able to fulfil his priority to "get Brexit done" and is expected to announce that the divorce agreement, or Withdrawal Agreement Bill, is brought back to parliament before Christmas and then passed quickly. He will also offer some insight into how he wants to tackle the domestic concerns highlighted in the election campaign. Beyond increased funding for the NHS, he is also expected to outline measures to strengthen the justice system, improve transport, better protect those people who rent their homes and kickstart talks to restore the government in Northern Ireland.

Brexit and health, Britain's Johnson sets out priorities in Queen's Speech

On December 12, the Royal Household announced on LinkedIn that they’re on the hunt for a new Head of Digital Engagement who can help manage Queen Elizabeth’s social media presence. Watch report

WION Dispatch: Job opening at Buckingham palace, promote Queen's presence on social media

<p>You have seen some pictures of Kangana Ranaut as the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa as she gets ready to essay her character in her biopic titled 'Thalaivi'. Now it's time for you to see another actress essaying the late politician. Actress Ramya Krishnan will also be seen playing the same role in a web series on the former chief minister. It's titled 'Queen'.</p>

<p>The Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prasath Murugesan's web series titled 'Queen' follows the story of a girl who was forced to drop out of school, then joined the South film industry at the age of 16 and subsequently became the most important name in South Indian politics. 'Queen' trailer came out today as it tries to give every phase of her life justice by bringing those facets in front of the public, especially the younger generation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing the trailer on Twitter. Ramya Krishnan who plays the titular character writes,&nbsp;"Some characters compel you to take on the challenge and being Shakthi Seshadri was one of them.&nbsp;Be it her disciple, her will to defy the norm or her innocence in the hard world she lived in was something that appealed to me."</p>

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Trailer out tomorrow. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QueenIsComing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QueenIsComing</a><a href="https://twitter.com/meramyakrishnan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@meramyakrishnan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/menongautham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@menongautham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Murugesanprasad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Murugesanprasad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Ace2Three?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ace2Three</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/fanfight_app?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fanfight_app</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Queen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Queen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MXOriginalSeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MXOriginalSeries</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MXPlayer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MXPlayer</a> <a href="https://t.co/WM9I16eBWl">pic.twitter.com/WM9I16eBWl</a></p>
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<p>In a still that released prior to the trailer, Krishnan was seen sporting a red bindi and a white sari with the&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show will reportedly categorise Jayalalithaa's life into three segments -- life as a school-going girl, teenager and the when she joins politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first season of the web series 'Queen'&nbsp;will have 11 episodes. The series&nbsp;will stream in Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Hindi.</p>

<p>Apart from 'Queen' and 'Thalaivi', there is also a feature film planned by Priyadhaarshini --&nbsp;based on the life story of Tamil Nadu politician with Nithya Menen, which is titled 'The Iron Lady'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for 'Queen', it&nbsp;is slated to premiere on&nbsp;December 14.&nbsp;</p>


You have seen some pictures of Kangana Ranaut as the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa as she gets ready to essay her character in her biopic titled 'Thalaivi'.

You have seen some pictures of Kangana Ranaut as the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa as she gets ready to essay her character in her biopic titled 'Thalaivi'. Now it's time for you to see another actress essaying the late politician. Actress Ramya Krishnan will also be seen playing the same role in a web series on the former chief minister. It's titled 'Queen'. The Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prasath Murugesan's web series titled 'Queen' follows the story of a girl who was forced to drop out of school, then joined the South film industry at the age of 16 and subsequently became the most important name in South Indian politics. 'Queen' trailer came out today as it tries to give every phase of her life justice by bringing those facets in front of the public, especially the younger generation. Sharing the trailer on Twitter. Ramya Krishnan who plays the titular character writes, "Some characters compel you to take on the challenge and being Shakthi Seshadri was one of them. Be it her disciple, her will to defy the norm or her innocence in the hard world she lived in was something that appealed to me." A woman who redefined her destiny and became the people’s, QUEEN. Trailer out tomorrow. #QueenIsComing@meramyakrishnan @menongautham @Murugesanprasad @Ace2Three @fanfight_app #Queen #MXOriginalSeries #MXPlayer pic.twitter.com/WM9I16eBWl — MX Player (@MXPlayer) December 4, 2019 × In a still that released prior to the trailer, Krishnan was seen sporting a red bindi and a white sari with the The show will reportedly categorise Jayalalithaa's life into three segments -- life as a school-going girl, teenager and the when she joins politics. The first season of the web series 'Queen' will have 11 episodes. The series will stream in Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Hindi. Apart from 'Queen' and 'Thalaivi', there is also a feature film planned by Priyadhaarshini -- based on the life story of Tamil Nadu politician with Nithya Menen, which is titled 'The Iron Lady'. As for 'Queen', it is slated to premiere on December 14.

After Kangana Ranaut, 'Baahubali' star Ramya Krishnan to play J Jayalalithaa in web series; watch trailer

<p>Singing in the kitchen, dancing in a field and impersonating frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen fans are giving renditions of three of the rock band's hit songs in new user-generated music videos unveiled on Thursday.</p>

<p>More than 10,000 people from 120 countries took part in the group's "You Are The Champions" project after the British band asked fans to submit musical and artistic versions of "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "A Kind of Magic".</p>

<p>The campaign was launched to mark "Bohemian Rhapsody", Queen's hugely popular six-minute 1975 track, becoming the first pre-1990s music video to receive one billion views on YouTube.</p>

<p>The huge musical collaboration, involving Queen, YouTube Music, Universal Music Group and Hollywood Records, shows fans of all ages from around the world performing "Bohemian Rhapsody", dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now" and artistically interpreting "A Kind of Magic" lyrics</p>

<p>"It's one of the most rewarding things that can happen to an artist of any kind: to see that our work has inspired folk all around the world to create their own performances and visual art is a thrill," Queen guitarist Brian May said in a statement.</p>

<p>For the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, performers are shown singing the tune at home or outside as well as playing an array of instruments from piano and guitar to harp and violin.</p>

<p>Fans sent in videos of themselves dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now", showing off moves created by choreographer Polly Bennett, who worked with actor Rami Malek for his Oscar-winning performance in Queen film "Bohemian Rhapsody".</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZzERTATm4aM" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The clips show them dancing at home, on the street, at the beach, in a stable, and in front of cows in a field. Some dressed up in costumes, Queen T-shirts and as Mercury, the band's lead singer who died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991.</p>

<p>For "A Kind of Magic", fans were asked to send in art inspired by the song's lyrics. Their submissions included portraits of the band and colourful prints of the song's words.</p>


Singing in the kitchen, dancing in a field and impersonating frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen fans are giving renditions of three of the rock band's hit songs in new user-generated music videos unveiled on Thursday.

Singing in the kitchen, dancing in a field and impersonating frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen fans are giving renditions of three of the rock band's hit songs in new user-generated music videos unveiled on Thursday. More than 10,000 people from 120 countries took part in the group's "You Are The Champions" project after the British band asked fans to submit musical and artistic versions of "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "A Kind of Magic". The campaign was launched to mark "Bohemian Rhapsody", Queen's hugely popular six-minute 1975 track, becoming the first pre-1990s music video to receive one billion views on YouTube. The huge musical collaboration, involving Queen, YouTube Music, Universal Music Group and Hollywood Records, shows fans of all ages from around the world performing "Bohemian Rhapsody", dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now" and artistically interpreting "A Kind of Magic" lyrics "It's one of the most rewarding things that can happen to an artist of any kind: to see that our work has inspired folk all around the world to create their own performances and visual art is a thrill," Queen guitarist Brian May said in a statement. For the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, performers are shown singing the tune at home or outside as well as playing an array of instruments from piano and guitar to harp and violin. Fans sent in videos of themselves dancing to "Don't Stop Me Now", showing off moves created by choreographer Polly Bennett, who worked with actor Rami Malek for his Oscar-winning performance in Queen film "Bohemian Rhapsody". The clips show them dancing at home, on the street, at the beach, in a stable, and in front of cows in a field. Some dressed up in costumes, Queen T-shirts and as Mercury, the band's lead singer who died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. For "A Kind of Magic", fans were asked to send in art inspired by the song's lyrics. Their submissions included portraits of the band and colourful prints of the song's words.

Fans create their own 'kind of magic' in new Queen music videos

<p>Kangana Ranaut is working tirelessly to play stalwart politician Jayalalithaa in upcoming biopic 'Thalaivi'&nbsp;and Bharatnatyam classes are the latest addition to the already long list of things she is doing to play the character. In the pictures posted by her team, Kangana is performing various poses of the ancient classical dance form.<br />
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Sharing the snap from her practice sessions with her dance teacher, her team wrote, "Prepping to perfection, #KanganaRanaut during Bharatnatyam practice this morning for Jayalalithaa's Biopic, #Thalaivi!".</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3OmQERF_wo/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" 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">Prepping to perfection, #KanganaRanaut during Bharatnatyam practice this morning for Jayalalithaa's Biopic, #Thalaivi! 💃💃 . . . . . PC: @_sanu313_</a></p>

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<p>Last month, the 'Queen'&nbsp;actor measured for prosthetics for the film and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-undergoes-extensive-prep-for-jayalalithaa-biopic-thalaivi-250751">pictures of her being covered in glue</a> were posted by sister Rangoli Chandel on Twitter.<br />
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The producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned Hollywood artist, Jason Collins, who has worked on films like 'Blade Runner'&nbsp;and 'Captain Marvel', will be working on Kangana's look in the biopic.<br />
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The film will go on floors post-Diwali near Mysore and is being helmed by AL Vijay and produced by Induri and Shailesh R Singh. It is written by 'Baahubali'&nbsp;and 'The Dirty Picture'&nbsp;writers K.V. Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively.<br />
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The biopic will be titled 'Thalaivi'&nbsp;in Tamil and Telegu while it will be called 'Jaya'&nbsp;in Hindi. Jayalalithaa served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over 14 years and was an actor before entering politics.<br />
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The AIADMK leader left countless supporters bereaved when she died in 2016 at the age of 68.&nbsp;</p>


Kangana Ranaut is working tirelessly to play stalwart politician Jayalalithaa in upcoming biopic 'Thalaivi' and Bharatnatyam classes are the latest addition to the already long list of things she is doing to play the character.

Kangana Ranaut is working tirelessly to play stalwart politician Jayalalithaa in upcoming biopic 'Thalaivi' and Bharatnatyam classes are the latest addition to the already long list of things she is doing to play the character. In the pictures posted by her team, Kangana is performing various poses of the ancient classical dance form. Sharing the snap from her practice sessions with her dance teacher, her team wrote, "Prepping to perfection, #KanganaRanaut during Bharatnatyam practice this morning for Jayalalithaa's Biopic, #Thalaivi!". View this post on Instagram Prepping to perfection, #KanganaRanaut during Bharatnatyam practice this morning for Jayalalithaa's Biopic, #Thalaivi! 💃💃 . . . . . PC: @_sanu313_ A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@team_kangana_ranaut) on Oct 5, 2019 at 12:26am PDT × Last month, the 'Queen' actor measured for prosthetics for the film and the pictures of her being covered in glue were posted by sister Rangoli Chandel on Twitter. The producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned Hollywood artist, Jason Collins, who has worked on films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Captain Marvel', will be working on Kangana's look in the biopic. The film will go on floors post-Diwali near Mysore and is being helmed by AL Vijay and produced by Induri and Shailesh R Singh. It is written by 'Baahubali' and 'The Dirty Picture' writers K.V. Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively. The biopic will be titled 'Thalaivi' in Tamil and Telegu while it will be called 'Jaya' in Hindi. Jayalalithaa served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over 14 years and was an actor before entering politics. The AIADMK leader left countless supporters bereaved when she died in 2016 at the age of 68.

Kangana Ranaut puts on dancing shoes for 'Thalaivi'

<p>'Queen'&nbsp;Kangana Ranaut never ceases to overawe fans with her par excellence performances and she seems all set to bring yet another powerful act on-screen.<br />
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Her extensive preparations for 'Thalaivi'&nbsp;in the US are proof! Kangana measured for prosthetics for the film and the pictures of her being covered in glue were posted by sister Rangoli Chandel on Twitter.<br />
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Going by the pictures looks like Kangana is all set to step into the shoes of&nbsp; 'iron lady'&nbsp;Jayalalithaa. The extensive measurements for prosthetics are in addition to the 'Simran'&nbsp;actor learning Bharatnatyam and Tamil for Thalaivi.<br />
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The film will go on floors post-Diwali near Mysore. Kangana flew to Los Angeles a few days ago for the measurements.<br />
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"This is how measurements for prosthetics are taken, it's not easy to be an actor, Kangana so calm even in something which is so suffocating for us to even watch," the sister tweeted.</p>

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<p>The producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned Hollywood artist, Jason Collins, who has worked on films like 'Blade Runner'&nbsp;and 'Captain Marvel', will be working on Kangana's look in the biopic.<br />
<br />
The upcoming flick is being helmed by AL Vijay and produced by Induri and Shailesh R Singh. It is written by 'Baahubali'&nbsp;and 'The Dirty Picture'&nbsp;writers K.V. Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively.<br />
<br />
The biopic will be titled 'Thalaivi'&nbsp;in Tamil and Telegu while it will be called 'Jaya'&nbsp;in Hindi.<br />
<br />
Jayalalithaa served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over 14 years and was an actor before entering politics.<br />
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The AIADMK leader left countless supporters bereaved when she died in 2016 at the age of 68.</p>


'Queen' Kangana Ranaut never ceases to overawe fans with her par excellence performances and she seems all set to bring yet another powerful act on-screen. Her extensive preparations for 'Thalaivi' in the US are proof!

'Queen' Kangana Ranaut never ceases to overawe fans with her par excellence performances and she seems all set to bring yet another powerful act on-screen. Her extensive preparations for 'Thalaivi' in the US are proof! Kangana measured for prosthetics for the film and the pictures of her being covered in glue were posted by sister Rangoli Chandel on Twitter. Going by the pictures looks like Kangana is all set to step into the shoes of 'iron lady' Jayalalithaa. The extensive measurements for prosthetics are in addition to the 'Simran' actor learning Bharatnatyam and Tamil for Thalaivi. The film will go on floors post-Diwali near Mysore. Kangana flew to Los Angeles a few days ago for the measurements. "This is how measurements for prosthetics are taken, it's not easy to be an actor, Kangana so calm even in something which is so suffocating for us to even watch," the sister tweeted. This is how measurements for prosthetics are taken, it’s not easy to be an actor, Kangana so calm even in something which is so suffocating for us to even watch 😰 pic.twitter.com/APQ9OSP2aT — Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) September 19, 2019 × The producer of the film, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, had earlier revealed that renowned Hollywood artist, Jason Collins, who has worked on films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Captain Marvel', will be working on Kangana's look in the biopic. The upcoming flick is being helmed by AL Vijay and produced by Induri and Shailesh R Singh. It is written by 'Baahubali' and 'The Dirty Picture' writers K.V. Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively. The biopic will be titled 'Thalaivi' in Tamil and Telegu while it will be called 'Jaya' in Hindi. Jayalalithaa served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over 14 years and was an actor before entering politics. The AIADMK leader left countless supporters bereaved when she died in 2016 at the age of 68.

Kangana Ranaut undergoes extensive prep for Jayalalithaa biopic 'Thalaivi'

Theresa May has delivered a farewell speech in Downing Street before tendering her resignation to the Queen. Watch full video to know more.

Theresa May bidding farewell before new PM takes office

<p>Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has smashed the one billion views mark on YouTube, the social media platform and the band's management and record company reported on Monday, making it the first pre-1990 music video to do so on the video-sharing site.</p>

<p>In celebration, the band has re-released a HD-remastered music video of the iconic 1975 track.</p>

<p>Queen also wants fans around the world to enter a competition to appear in three new music videos for its classic songs, "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "A Kind of Magic", which will feature fan-shot footage.</p>

<p>"Whether you are a musician, singer, dancer, visual artist, or you just want to have some fun, go to youarethechampions.com to find out more," Queen drummer and founding band member, Roger Taylor, says in a video with guitarist Brian May.</p>

<p>"We will see you on the road somewhere," Taylor signs off.</p>

<p>Queen is currently touring America with its worldwide "The Rhapsody Tour".</p>

<p>The band's 2018 film biopic, "Bohemian Rhapsody", earned lead actor Rami Malek a 'best actor' Oscar for playing frontman Freddie Mercury. It also relaunched Queen's music to old and new fans.</p>

<p>The new music videos featuring fan footage will be published on the band's official YouTube channel this year.</p>


Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has smashed the one billion views mark on YouTube, the social media platform and the band's management and record company reported on Monday, making it the first pre-1990 music video to do so on the video-sharing site.

Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has smashed the one billion views mark on YouTube, the social media platform and the band's management and record company reported on Monday, making it the first pre-1990 music video to do so on the video-sharing site. In celebration, the band has re-released a HD-remastered music video of the iconic 1975 track. Queen also wants fans around the world to enter a competition to appear in three new music videos for its classic songs, "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "A Kind of Magic", which will feature fan-shot footage. "Whether you are a musician, singer, dancer, visual artist, or you just want to have some fun, go to youarethechampions.com to find out more," Queen drummer and founding band member, Roger Taylor, says in a video with guitarist Brian May. "We will see you on the road somewhere," Taylor signs off. Queen is currently touring America with its worldwide "The Rhapsody Tour". The band's 2018 film biopic, "Bohemian Rhapsody", earned lead actor Rami Malek a 'best actor' Oscar for playing frontman Freddie Mercury. It also relaunched Queen's music to old and new fans. The new music videos featuring fan footage will be published on the band's official YouTube channel this year.

Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' smashes 1 billion YouTube views

<p>British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring.<br />
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A midyear report by Nielsen Music released on Thursday said the soundtrack to the musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which won four Oscars in February, was the best-selling rock title of the first six months of 2019, with Queen`s 'Greatest Hits 1' compilation coming in second.<br />
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Queen sold more than 731,000 albums - more than any other artist - as well as the most digital songs with more than 1.3 million downloads, Nielsen said.<br />
Queen in February became the first rock band to open the Oscars when it kicked off the annual ceremony in Hollywood with a live performance of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions.'<br />
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Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper`s steamy performance on the Oscars stage of their winning duet 'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born' also sent sales soaring. The romantic ballad has seen some 648,000 digital song downloads so far this year, the report said.<br />
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The Elton John biopic 'Rocketman'&nbsp;fueled a 138% gain in album sales for the British singer-songwriter in the first week after the movie`s release on May 31.<br />
Rapper Post Malone`s collaboration with Swae Lee on the song 'Sunflower'&nbsp;shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in January after being featured in the animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.'<br />
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The song saw a 170% increase in radio play, and the video had been viewed more than 642 million times on YouTube.&nbsp;The report used data compiled by Nielsen Music between Jan. 4 and June 20.</p>


British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring.

British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring. A midyear report by Nielsen Music released on Thursday said the soundtrack to the musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which won four Oscars in February, was the best-selling rock title of the first six months of 2019, with Queen`s 'Greatest Hits 1' compilation coming in second. Queen sold more than 731,000 albums - more than any other artist - as well as the most digital songs with more than 1.3 million downloads, Nielsen said. Queen in February became the first rock band to open the Oscars when it kicked off the annual ceremony in Hollywood with a live performance of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions.' Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper`s steamy performance on the Oscars stage of their winning duet 'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born' also sent sales soaring. The romantic ballad has seen some 648,000 digital song downloads so far this year, the report said. The Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' fueled a 138% gain in album sales for the British singer-songwriter in the first week after the movie`s release on May 31. Rapper Post Malone`s collaboration with Swae Lee on the song 'Sunflower' shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in January after being featured in the animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' The song saw a 170% increase in radio play, and the video had been viewed more than 642 million times on YouTube. The report used data compiled by Nielsen Music between Jan. 4 and June 20.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' movie makes magic for Queen as music sales soar

<p>President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-queen-elizabeth-a-great-great-woman-at-state-banquet-224027">Britain's Queen Elizabeth II </a>had more fun during his state visit to the UK than in the last 25 years.</p>

<p>"I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun. And her people said she hasn`t had so much fun in 25 years. Then I got criticised for it because they said we were having too much fun," the Hill quoted Trump as saying.</p>

<p>Trump`s comments come two weeks after his first state visit to London to meet the 93-year-old monarch.</p>

<p>During his three-day visit, the president dined with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-to-be-evacuated-in-case-of-brexit-unrest-report-194679">Queen</a>, members of the British royal family and other British politicians at Buckingham Palace.</p>

<p>Trump and the queen reaffirmed the importance of the Washington-London relationship during an elaborate state banquet.</p>

<p>"On behalf of all Americans I offer a toast to the eternal friendship of our people, the vitality of our nations and to the long cherished and truly remarkable reign of her majesty, the queen," Trump said in his toast during the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also met Prime Minister Theresa May.</p>

<p>Opposing Trump`s visit, thousands of people hit the streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-baby-blimp-to-fly-in-london-for-us-presidents-visit-223719">`Trump Baby` blimp </a>was flown by the demonstrators outside the Houses of Parliament, according to CNN, alongside a 16-foot robot version of Trump sitting on the toilet and tweeting.</p>

<p>Other activists came dressed as gorillas, with signs reading that they "only eat chlorinated chicken" -- a nod to concerns in Britain that a post-Brexit trade deal with the US would mean a decline in food standards for imported produce.</p>


President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had more fun during his state visit to the UK than in the last 25 years. "I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun.

President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had more fun during his state visit to the UK than in the last 25 years. "I have such a great relationship, and we were laughing and having fun. And her people said she hasn`t had so much fun in 25 years. Then I got criticised for it because they said we were having too much fun," the Hill quoted Trump as saying. Trump`s comments come two weeks after his first state visit to London to meet the 93-year-old monarch. During his three-day visit, the president dined with the Queen, members of the British royal family and other British politicians at Buckingham Palace. Trump and the queen reaffirmed the importance of the Washington-London relationship during an elaborate state banquet. "On behalf of all Americans I offer a toast to the eternal friendship of our people, the vitality of our nations and to the long cherished and truly remarkable reign of her majesty, the queen," Trump said in his toast during the event. He also met Prime Minister Theresa May. Opposing Trump`s visit, thousands of people hit the streets. The `Trump Baby` blimp was flown by the demonstrators outside the Houses of Parliament, according to CNN, alongside a 16-foot robot version of Trump sitting on the toilet and tweeting. Other activists came dressed as gorillas, with signs reading that they "only eat chlorinated chicken" -- a nod to concerns in Britain that a post-Brexit trade deal with the US would mean a decline in food standards for imported produce.

Donald Trump claims Queen Elizabeth II had fun with him during his UK visit

The Queen and other leaders of the wartime Allies joined some 300 World War II veterans at the seaside ceremony in Portsmouth on Wednesday.

World leaders pay tribute to valour of D-Day forces

<p>Hollywood's A-listers will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Oscars -- the climax of a long, eventful awards season that could yield some big surprises.</p>

<p>Alfonso Cuaron's black-and-white cinematic ode to his childhood, "<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/international-films-break-out-of-oscars-foreign-category-led-by-roma-198914">Roma</a>," leads with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2019-hollywood-royalty-set-for-gala-night-as-organizers-go-host-less-198847">10 nominations</a> and is a firm favourite for the coveted best picture Academy Award.</p>

<p>If it does win, it will be the first foreign-language film, and the first from streaming giant Netflix, to earn the honour.</p>

<p>But civil rights dramedy "Green Book" has overcome controversy to remain on the radar, and could benefit from the Academy's complex preferential voting system to snatch the top prize.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alexandre-desplat-will-not-attend-oscars-2019-ceremony-198968">Alexandre Desplat will not attend Oscars 2019 ceremony</a></strong></p>

<p>Hot on their heels are a variety of films, from offbeat royal romp "The Favourite" (also with 10 nominations), to Spike Lee's race drama "BlacKkKlansman," to crowd-pleasers like superhero flick "Black Panther" and musical romance "A Star Is Born."</p>

<p>Two biopics -- "Vice" about former US vice president Dick Cheney and "Bohemian Rhapsody" about the band Queen -- round out the list of contenders for best picture.</p>

<p>The 7,900-odd voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had bold choices in front of them -- traditional art-house Oscar bait, and big, rousing blockbusters.</p>

<p>"With eight best picture nominees, every film has passionate supporters, but no film has a consensus," Tim Gray, awards editor for showbiz trade publication Variety, told AFP.</p>

<p>All will be revealed at the Dolby Theatre, in a ceremony beamed around the world to millions of showbiz fans, with a twist -- there will be no host for the first time in three decades.</p>

<p>The Academy opted to take the risk after comedian Kevin Hart withdrew from the gig in the face of a firestorm over past controversial tweets that were slammed as homophobic.</p>

<p>"They still don't have an answer to a question that's been around since the first TV showing in 1953: is this a presentation of every category, or is it entertainment?" Gray said. "They want it to be both."</p>

<p>The entertainment factor will be high when Queen opens the show with singer Adam Lambert fronting the iconic band.</p>

<p><strong>Will Glenn Close finally win?</strong></p>

<p>For top acting honours, Christian Bale's transformation into Cheney for "Vice" gave him the early lead in the Oscars race and several statuettes.</p>

<p>But Rami Malek won respect from his peers -- and a Golden Globe, Bafta and a Screen Actors Guild award -- for his spellbinding turn as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.</p>

<p>"In Christian Bale's, I see an incredible actorly thing, but with Rami Malek, you see a role that just really connected with audiences," said Variety's chief film critic Peter Debruge.</p>

<p>"I wouldn't be surprised if the newcomer disrupts in this case."</p>

<p>The best actress race has a clear favourite, Glenn Close, who has swept the prizes for her gripping work in "The Wife" as a woman on the edge when her author husband wins the Nobel Prize in Literature.</p>

<p>Close continued her success with the best actress trophy at Saturday's Film Independent Spirit Awards, held every year the day before the Oscars on Santa Monica beach, a few miles from Hollywood.</p>

<p>"It's very hard for me to accept the win-lose situation. I don't think there are any losers," Close told reporters on the red carpet.</p>

<p>Lady Gaga wowed fans and critics with her turn in "A Star is Born," and Yalitza Aparicio's nomination for her first acting role in "Roma" earned praise. But it looks to be Close's night.</p>

<p>"It is not her strongest role, but it is an opportunity for her to really own a small film, to carry it on her shoulders, and to remind the industry that here is one of our real treasures as an actress," Debruge said.</p>

<p>Mahershala Ali ("Green Book") and Regina King ("If Beale Street Could Talk") are the odds-on favourites in the supporting acting categories.</p>

<p><strong>Better ratings this year?</strong></p>

<p>The Academy -- desperate to boost television ratings that have plummeted in recent years -- is trying to stick to a three-hour telecast, but it hit a few bumps along the way.</p>

<p>Controversies over its efforts to save time included plans to present a handful of awards during commercial breaks and to feature only a few of the nominated songs. Both ideas have since been scrapped.</p>

<p>Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper will sing their power ballad "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born." Songstresses Jennifer Hudson, Bette Midler and Gillian Welch will also perform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Variety reported that Kendrick Lamar and SZA would not perform "All the Stars" from "Black Panther," due to a "logistics and timing" issue.</p>

<p>The 91st Academy Awards begin Sunday at 5:00 pm (0100 GMT Monday).&nbsp;</p>


Hollywood's A-listers will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Oscars -- the climax of a long, eventful awards season that could yield some big surprises. Alfonso Cuaron's black-and-white cinematic ode to his childhood, "Roma," leads with 10 nominations and is a firm favourite for the coveted best picture Academy Award.

Hollywood's A-listers will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Oscars -- the climax of a long, eventful awards season that could yield some big surprises. Alfonso Cuaron's black-and-white cinematic ode to his childhood, "Roma," leads with 10 nominations and is a firm favourite for the coveted best picture Academy Award. If it does win, it will be the first foreign-language film, and the first from streaming giant Netflix, to earn the honour. But civil rights dramedy "Green Book" has overcome controversy to remain on the radar, and could benefit from the Academy's complex preferential voting system to snatch the top prize. Also read: Alexandre Desplat will not attend Oscars 2019 ceremony Hot on their heels are a variety of films, from offbeat royal romp "The Favourite" (also with 10 nominations), to Spike Lee's race drama "BlacKkKlansman," to crowd-pleasers like superhero flick "Black Panther" and musical romance "A Star Is Born." Two biopics -- "Vice" about former US vice president Dick Cheney and "Bohemian Rhapsody" about the band Queen -- round out the list of contenders for best picture. The 7,900-odd voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had bold choices in front of them -- traditional art-house Oscar bait, and big, rousing blockbusters. "With eight best picture nominees, every film has passionate supporters, but no film has a consensus," Tim Gray, awards editor for showbiz trade publication Variety, told AFP. All will be revealed at the Dolby Theatre, in a ceremony beamed around the world to millions of showbiz fans, with a twist -- there will be no host for the first time in three decades. The Academy opted to take the risk after comedian Kevin Hart withdrew from the gig in the face of a firestorm over past controversial tweets that were slammed as homophobic. "They still don't have an answer to a question that's been around since the first TV showing in 1953: is this a presentation of every category, or is it entertainment?" Gray said. "They want it to be both." The entertainment factor will be high when Queen opens the show with singer Adam Lambert fronting the iconic band. Will Glenn Close finally win? For top acting honours, Christian Bale's transformation into Cheney for "Vice" gave him the early lead in the Oscars race and several statuettes. But Rami Malek won respect from his peers -- and a Golden Globe, Bafta and a Screen Actors Guild award -- for his spellbinding turn as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. "In Christian Bale's, I see an incredible actorly thing, but with Rami Malek, you see a role that just really connected with audiences," said Variety's chief film critic Peter Debruge. "I wouldn't be surprised if the newcomer disrupts in this case." The best actress race has a clear favourite, Glenn Close, who has swept the prizes for her gripping work in "The Wife" as a woman on the edge when her author husband wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. Close continued her success with the best actress trophy at Saturday's Film Independent Spirit Awards, held every year the day before the Oscars on Santa Monica beach, a few miles from Hollywood. "It's very hard for me to accept the win-lose situation. I don't think there are any losers," Close told reporters on the red carpet. Lady Gaga wowed fans and critics with her turn in "A Star is Born," and Yalitza Aparicio's nomination for her first acting role in "Roma" earned praise. But it looks to be Close's night. "It is not her strongest role, but it is an opportunity for her to really own a small film, to carry it on her shoulders, and to remind the industry that here is one of our real treasures as an actress," Debruge said. Mahershala Ali ("Green Book") and Regina King ("If Beale Street Could Talk") are the odds-on favourites in the supporting acting categories. Better ratings this year? The Academy -- desperate to boost television ratings that have plummeted in recent years -- is trying to stick to a three-hour telecast, but it hit a few bumps along the way. Controversies over its efforts to save time included plans to present a handful of awards during commercial breaks and to feature only a few of the nominated songs. Both ideas have since been scrapped. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper will sing their power ballad "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born." Songstresses Jennifer Hudson, Bette Midler and Gillian Welch will also perform. But Variety reported that Kendrick Lamar and SZA would not perform "All the Stars" from "Black Panther," due to a "logistics and timing" issue. The 91st Academy Awards begin Sunday at 5:00 pm (0100 GMT Monday).

Oscars night is here! Hollywood ready for glitzy gala

Queen unveils secret-message plaque to mark spy agency centenary

<p>It is not every year that you get to see a Bollywood film&nbsp;that stays with you many years after you've watched it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Vikas Bahl, Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is one such&nbsp;movie that any young woman can take inspiration from and even after 5 years holds relevance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Loosing up all the societal preoccupied norms, struggling through heartbreak and finding oneself in an unfamiliar environment, 'Queen' is a journey of discovering oneself.</p>

<p>The movie did wonders in the box office but more than the numbers, it left an infusing optimism into the minds and hearts of people, especially female watchers.</p>

<p>The 2014 Bollywood hit film 'Queen' did rule everyone's hearts and is now all set to spread the theme to the South of India alibi through remakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Producer Manu Kumaran of Mediente Films International Pvt Ltd has bought the rights of Kangana starrer, 'Queen,' and&nbsp;'remade' it in four Indian languages - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teasers of all the four films were released simultaneously a few days back.</p>

<p>The Kannada remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Butterfly’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Mamta Sagar &amp; Ramesh Aravind and stars Parul Yadav.&nbsp;The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The Tamil remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Paris Paris’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Thamizhachi Thangapandian and stars Kajal Aggarwal. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The Telugu remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘That is Mahalakshmi’ which stars Tamannaah. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The Malayalam remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Zam Zam’, directed by Neelakanta, dialogues by Vipin Radhakrishnan and stars Manjima Mohan and Sunny Wayne. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The films will be releasing in the first part of 2019. Will the films create the same magic as the original one? One will have to wait and watch.&nbsp;</p>


It is not every year that you get to see a Bollywood film that stays with you many years after you've watched it. Directed by Vikas Bahl, Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is one such movie that any young woman can take inspiration from and even after 5 years holds relevance.

It is not every year that you get to see a Bollywood film that stays with you many years after you've watched it. Directed by Vikas Bahl, Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is one such movie that any young woman can take inspiration from and even after 5 years holds relevance. Loosing up all the societal preoccupied norms, struggling through heartbreak and finding oneself in an unfamiliar environment, 'Queen' is a journey of discovering oneself. The movie did wonders in the box office but more than the numbers, it left an infusing optimism into the minds and hearts of people, especially female watchers. The 2014 Bollywood hit film 'Queen' did rule everyone's hearts and is now all set to spread the theme to the South of India alibi through remakes. Producer Manu Kumaran of Mediente Films International Pvt Ltd has bought the rights of Kangana starrer, 'Queen,' and 'remade' it in four Indian languages - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The teasers of all the four films were released simultaneously a few days back. The Kannada remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Butterfly’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Mamta Sagar & Ramesh Aravind and stars Parul Yadav. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The Tamil remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Paris Paris’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Thamizhachi Thangapandian and stars Kajal Aggarwal. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The Telugu remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘That is Mahalakshmi’ which stars Tamannaah. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The Malayalam remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Zam Zam’, directed by Neelakanta, dialogues by Vipin Radhakrishnan and stars Manjima Mohan and Sunny Wayne. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The films will be releasing in the first part of 2019. Will the films create the same magic as the original one? One will have to wait and watch.

Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' gets remade in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam; watch the teasers

<p>They said it would never sell, with its six-minute playing time, operatic passages and lyrics about Galileo and Scaramouche, but the Queen song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on Monday became the most streamed song from the 20th century.<br />
<br />
Boosted by the new movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' the 1975 single and music video surpassed 1.6 billion streams globally, record company Universal Music Group said in a statement.<br />
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The song overtook the likes of Nirvana`s 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' and Guns N` Roses` 'Sweet Child O`Mine,' and is now also the most streamed classic rock song of all time, Universal added.<br />
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The 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film, starring Rami Malek as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, has brought the music of the British rock band to a new generation. Five weeks after its release, it has also become the highest grossing musical biography movie ever, with a global box office take of $600 million. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bohemian-rhapsody-review-rami-malek-is-picth-perfect-as-rockstar-freddie-mercury-177616">Read the review here</a><br />
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Malek was nominated for a Golden Globe last week for his performance and is widely expected to get an Oscar nomination in January.<br />
<br />
Universal said it had been promoting the single across streaming platforms in recent weeks. It used all registered streams on global on-demand services including Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer as well as streams from official song/video streams on YouTube to determine that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was the most streamed song from the 20th century.</p>


They said it would never sell, with its six-minute playing time, operatic passages and lyrics about Galileo and Scaramouche, but the Queen song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on Monday became the most streamed song from the 20th century.

They said it would never sell, with its six-minute playing time, operatic passages and lyrics about Galileo and Scaramouche, but the Queen song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on Monday became the most streamed song from the 20th century. Boosted by the new movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' the 1975 single and music video surpassed 1.6 billion streams globally, record company Universal Music Group said in a statement. The song overtook the likes of Nirvana`s 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' and Guns N` Roses` 'Sweet Child O`Mine,' and is now also the most streamed classic rock song of all time, Universal added. The 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film, starring Rami Malek as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, has brought the music of the British rock band to a new generation. Five weeks after its release, it has also become the highest grossing musical biography movie ever, with a global box office take of $600 million. Read the review here Malek was nominated for a Golden Globe last week for his performance and is widely expected to get an Oscar nomination in January. Universal said it had been promoting the single across streaming platforms in recent weeks. It used all registered streams on global on-demand services including Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer as well as streams from official song/video streams on YouTube to determine that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was the most streamed song from the 20th century.

Released in 1975, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' now becomes the most-streamed 20th century song

<p>The British monarch has made £6.7 million (US$8.8 million) in prize money over the past 30 years, according to new figures. The Queen had last year earned &nbsp;£557,650, her best in recent decades.</p>

<p>According to research by website myracing.com, since 1988 the Queen has recorded an impressive 451 race wins from 2,215 runs. She has an average 15 race wins a year and a success rate of 15.9 per cent.</p>

<p>Despite never having won the Epsom Derby in 10 attempts at the trophy, she is still the 11th most-successful owner in flat racing.</p>

<p>Out of most of her earnings, the Queen gives a major share to the horses’ trainers. Buckingham Palace says the matter is “private” and declined to give a breakdown of the distribution, according to the Times.</p>

<p>The Queen has 24 horses that have run this year. She might have more horses.</p>

<p>It costs between £25,000 and £35,000 a year to keep a horse in training.</p>

<p>The Queen has always had a liking for the horses. She was gifted her first pony at the age of four and inherited a string of thoroughbreds from her father, George VI. As a princess, she won her first race in 1949, at the age of 23. &nbsp;</p>


The British monarch has made £6.7 million (US$8.8 million) in prize money over the past 30 years, according to new figures. The Queen had last year earned £557,650, her best in recent decades.

The British monarch has made £6.7 million (US$8.8 million) in prize money over the past 30 years, according to new figures. The Queen had last year earned £557,650, her best in recent decades. According to research by website myracing.com, since 1988 the Queen has recorded an impressive 451 race wins from 2,215 runs. She has an average 15 race wins a year and a success rate of 15.9 per cent. Despite never having won the Epsom Derby in 10 attempts at the trophy, she is still the 11th most-successful owner in flat racing. Out of most of her earnings, the Queen gives a major share to the horses’ trainers. Buckingham Palace says the matter is “private” and declined to give a breakdown of the distribution, according to the Times. The Queen has 24 horses that have run this year. She might have more horses. It costs between £25,000 and £35,000 a year to keep a horse in training. The Queen has always had a liking for the horses. She was gifted her first pony at the age of four and inherited a string of thoroughbreds from her father, George VI. As a princess, she won her first race in 1949, at the age of 23.

Queen Elizabeth has been betting on horses and she's made $8.8 mn over 30 years

<p>Following multiple accusations from women, Vikas Bahl has now been sent a show-cause notice by the Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA).&nbsp;<br />
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The president of IFTDA, Ashoke Pandit, addressed the media on Tuesday and stated, "We stand by dignity, honour and respect of women in our industry. Also decided to open a legal dept in our organisation where if such cases happen, a member can come to us. We'll keep her name a secret, give assistance and ensure she feels safe,"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"IFTDA has taken a firm stand against Vikas Bahl by issuing a show cause notice and asked him to respond within one week's time failing which his membership will be terminated," a statement issued by the association read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Reliance Entertainment may ask <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-may-not-be-credited-for-his-work-in-super-30-170450">Bahl to disassociate himself from his upcoming film 'Super 30' </a>which is up for release in January 2019. The film's leading man, Hrithik Roshan, in a statement, has asked the producers to look into the matter and expressed his reluctance in working with Bahl.&nbsp;</p>


Following multiple accusations from women, Vikas Bahl has now been sent a show-cause notice by the Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA). The president of IFTDA, Ashoke Pandit, addressed the media on Tuesday and stated, "We stand by dignity, honour and respect of women in our industry.

Following multiple accusations from women, Vikas Bahl has now been sent a show-cause notice by the Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA). The president of IFTDA, Ashoke Pandit, addressed the media on Tuesday and stated, "We stand by dignity, honour and respect of women in our industry. Also decided to open a legal dept in our organisation where if such cases happen, a member can come to us. We'll keep her name a secret, give assistance and ensure she feels safe," We stand by dignity,honour&respect of women in our industry. Also decided to open a legal dept in our org where if such cases happen,a member can come to us. We'll keep her name secret,give assistance&ensure she feels safe: Ashoke Pandit, Indian Film & TV Directors' Assn Chief pic.twitter.com/kknVQbFxT5 — ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2018 × "IFTDA has taken a firm stand against Vikas Bahl by issuing a show cause notice and asked him to respond within one week's time failing which his membership will be terminated," a statement issued by the association read. Meanwhile, Reliance Entertainment may ask Bahl to disassociate himself from his upcoming film 'Super 30' which is up for release in January 2019. The film's leading man, Hrithik Roshan, in a statement, has asked the producers to look into the matter and expressed his reluctance in working with Bahl.

Vikas Bahl gets a show-cause notice from directors' association, his license may get terminated

<p>Two more women have called out Vikas Bahl's behaviour. The filmmaker was accused of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-knew-about-vikas-bahls-sexual-abuse-allegations-says-named-shamed-him-privately-170074"> sexually harassing a woman in Goa in 2015.</a> Now actress Nayani Dixit has accused Bahl of sexually harassing her on the sets of 'Queen'. The actress played Sonal, Kangana's friend, in the film.<br />
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Dixit, while speaking to an entertainment site, said, "Whatever the girl has accused Vikas Bahl is not at all wrong because he also tried his hand on me. I literally told him that '<em>main </em><em>tumhe</em><em> </em><em>maarungi</em> if you do this again'. So I am sure he did the same with the girl in question as well."</p>

<p>She said the next day when she came on set, he was rude to her."Now when I look back, I realised that why this behaviour. Since he did not get a chance on me, he was taking revenge," Dixit recounted.</p>

<p>Dixit also revealed that Bahl had offered to share his room with her when she had complained about the hotel she was put in.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another actress, on the condition of anonymity, revealed that how Bahl had forcibly tried to kiss her. While speaking to an entertainment portal, the actress revealed, "He's (Vikas Bahl) has always been dodgy, so I've never hung out with him alone for that reason. One day he was having a party where a lot of people I knew were going so I felt safe. But he got really drunk (or pretended to be) and he forcibly tried to kiss me on the lips, I pushed him and left immediately and he pretended not to see me leaving. At least 20 other people were at this party. I left in a rush went to my boyfriend's house because I was so disgusted but he kept sending me texts – saying 'Why did you leave, I could have dropped you'."</p>

<p>On Saturday,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment-news/kangana-ranaut-accuses-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexual-misconduct-169920"> Kangana Ranaut came out in support of the survivor </a>and said &nbsp;Bahl was known for his bad behaviour towards women.<br />
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"Totally believe her, even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming 'Queen', he bragged about having casual sex with a new partner every other day. I don't judge people and their marriages but you can tell when addiction becomes a sickness."<br />
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Meanwhile, Bahl's film 'Super 30' is up for release and<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hrithik-roshan-reacts-on-charges-of-sexual-harassment-against-super-30-director-vikas-bahl-170260"> his leading man Hrithik Roshan has issued a statement</a> saying that he has asked the producer of the film to look into the matter and if proven guilty Bahl should be given the harshest punishment.</p>


Two more women have called out Vikas Bahl's behaviour. The filmmaker was accused of sexually harassing a woman in Goa in 2015. Now actress Nayani Dixit has accused Bahl of sexually harassing her on the sets of 'Queen'.

Two more women have called out Vikas Bahl's behaviour. The filmmaker was accused of sexually harassing a woman in Goa in 2015. Now actress Nayani Dixit has accused Bahl of sexually harassing her on the sets of 'Queen'. The actress played Sonal, Kangana's friend, in the film. Dixit, while speaking to an entertainment site, said, "Whatever the girl has accused Vikas Bahl is not at all wrong because he also tried his hand on me. I literally told him that 'main tumhe maarungi if you do this again'. So I am sure he did the same with the girl in question as well." She said the next day when she came on set, he was rude to her."Now when I look back, I realised that why this behaviour. Since he did not get a chance on me, he was taking revenge," Dixit recounted. Dixit also revealed that Bahl had offered to share his room with her when she had complained about the hotel she was put in. Meanwhile, another actress, on the condition of anonymity, revealed that how Bahl had forcibly tried to kiss her. While speaking to an entertainment portal, the actress revealed, "He's (Vikas Bahl) has always been dodgy, so I've never hung out with him alone for that reason. One day he was having a party where a lot of people I knew were going so I felt safe. But he got really drunk (or pretended to be) and he forcibly tried to kiss me on the lips, I pushed him and left immediately and he pretended not to see me leaving. At least 20 other people were at this party. I left in a rush went to my boyfriend's house because I was so disgusted but he kept sending me texts – saying 'Why did you leave, I could have dropped you'." On Saturday, Kangana Ranaut came out in support of the survivor and said Bahl was known for his bad behaviour towards women. "Totally believe her, even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming 'Queen', he bragged about having casual sex with a new partner every other day. I don't judge people and their marriages but you can tell when addiction becomes a sickness." Meanwhile, Bahl's film 'Super 30' is up for release and his leading man Hrithik Roshan has issued a statement saying that he has asked the producer of the film to look into the matter and if proven guilty Bahl should be given the harshest punishment.

Two more women accuse 'Queen' director Vikas Bahl of sexual harassment

<p>Hours after a former employee of Phantom Films accused its co-founder and filmmaker Vikas Bahl of sexual harassment, critically acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut&nbsp;came out in the support of her and said that she totally believes the woman.</p>

<p>Speaking&nbsp;with English magazine, Ranaut said that she completely supports the survivor and the director has harassed her as well.</p>

<p>"Every time we met, socially greeted and hugged each other, he'd bury his face in my neck, hold me really tight and breathe in the smell of my hair. It took me a great amount of strength and effort to pull myself out of his embrace. he'd say 'I Love how you smell K'," Kangana Ranaut was quoted the magazine.</p>

<p>She also says that Vikas Bahl often bragged about having casual sex with new partner every day on the set.</p>

<p>"Even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming Queen, he bragged about having casual sex with a new partner every other day, " she said adding, "I don't judge people and their marriages but you can tell when addiction become a sickness. He partied every night and shamed me for sleeping early and not being cool enough".</p>

<p>Kangana Ranaut further revealed that she lost few projects also&nbsp;because she tried to help the girl who has accused Vikas Bahl.</p>

<p>Last year, a woman employee at Phantom Films, which had Bahl as one of the partners alongside Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena, had levelled allegations of molestation against Bahl, who she said behaved inappropriately during a trip to Goa.</p>

<p>In a recent article in Huffington Post India, the woman has reiterated the allegations, sharing further details about the incident.</p>

<p>The report further claims that the&nbsp;woman reached out to Anurag Kashyap and detailed her experience, but no action was taken while Bahl continued to harass her until she finally quit the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Phantom films founded in 2011&nbsp;decided to close operations of the production house after running it for seven years.</p>

<p>The four partners now intend to exert their creativity independently and have timely collaborations with each other, a press release Saturday said, without citing the reason for this decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports say that the closing of operations comes in the wake of the allegations.</p>


Hours after a former employee of Phantom Films accused its co-founder and filmmaker Vikas Bahl of sexual harassment, critically acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut came out in the support of her and said that she totally believes the woman.

Hours after a former employee of Phantom Films accused its co-founder and filmmaker Vikas Bahl of sexual harassment, critically acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut came out in the support of her and said that she totally believes the woman. Speaking with English magazine, Ranaut said that she completely supports the survivor and the director has harassed her as well. "Every time we met, socially greeted and hugged each other, he'd bury his face in my neck, hold me really tight and breathe in the smell of my hair. It took me a great amount of strength and effort to pull myself out of his embrace. he'd say 'I Love how you smell K'," Kangana Ranaut was quoted the magazine. She also says that Vikas Bahl often bragged about having casual sex with new partner every day on the set. "Even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming Queen, he bragged about having casual sex with a new partner every other day, " she said adding, "I don't judge people and their marriages but you can tell when addiction become a sickness. He partied every night and shamed me for sleeping early and not being cool enough". Kangana Ranaut further revealed that she lost few projects also because she tried to help the girl who has accused Vikas Bahl. Last year, a woman employee at Phantom Films, which had Bahl as one of the partners alongside Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena, had levelled allegations of molestation against Bahl, who she said behaved inappropriately during a trip to Goa. In a recent article in Huffington Post India, the woman has reiterated the allegations, sharing further details about the incident. The report further claims that the woman reached out to Anurag Kashyap and detailed her experience, but no action was taken while Bahl continued to harass her until she finally quit the company. Meanwhile, Phantom films founded in 2011 decided to close operations of the production house after running it for seven years. The four partners now intend to exert their creativity independently and have timely collaborations with each other, a press release Saturday said, without citing the reason for this decision. Reports say that the closing of operations comes in the wake of the allegations.

He'd bury his face in my neck... breathe in smell of my hair: Kangana Ranaut on 'Queen' director

<p>Partners of 'Phantom Films' - Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl have decided to close operations of the production house.</p>

<p>Phantom films was no less than a dream for them. The company has produced films including 'Queen', 'Masan', 'Udta Punjab' and 'Manmarziyaan'.</p>

<p>Anurag Kashyap tweeted and said, "Phantom was a dream, a glorious one and all dreams come to an end. We did our best and we succeeded and we failed. But i know for sure we will come out of this stronger, wiser and will continue to pursue our dreams our own individual ways. We wish each other the best." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>So did Madhu Montana express his feelings on Twitter, "All of us will continue to work with our partners Reliance Entertainment exclusively."<br />
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"Vikas, Madhu, Anurag and I have decided to dissolve our partnership in Phantom and go our separate ways. It's been the craziest, greatest journey and the most wonderful partnership of my life. My three partners have been my family through thick and thin and I can't thank them enough for their love and support for the past seven years. I wish them nothing but the best on their individual journeys from here on and hope our paths will cross again in better times", said &nbsp;Vikramaditya Motwane.</p>

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<p>Phantom Films was started by them in 2011 and ran for seven years.</p>


Partners of 'Phantom Films' - Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl have decided to close operations of the production house. Phantom films was no less than a dream for them.

Partners of 'Phantom Films' - Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl have decided to close operations of the production house. Phantom films was no less than a dream for them. The company has produced films including 'Queen', 'Masan', 'Udta Punjab' and 'Manmarziyaan'. Anurag Kashyap tweeted and said, "Phantom was a dream, a glorious one and all dreams come to an end. We did our best and we succeeded and we failed. But i know for sure we will come out of this stronger, wiser and will continue to pursue our dreams our own individual ways. We wish each other the best." Phantom was a dream, a glorious one and all dreams come to an end . We did our best and we succeeded and we failed. But i know for sure we will come out of this stronger, wiser and will continue to pursue our dreams our own individual ways. We wish each other the best. — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 5, 2018 × So did Madhu Montana express his feelings on Twitter, "All of us will continue to work with our partners Reliance Entertainment exclusively." "Vikas, Madhu, Anurag and I have decided to dissolve our partnership in Phantom and go our separate ways. It's been the craziest, greatest journey and the most wonderful partnership of my life. My three partners have been my family through thick and thin and I can't thank them enough for their love and support for the past seven years. I wish them nothing but the best on their individual journeys from here on and hope our paths will cross again in better times", said Vikramaditya Motwane. pic.twitter.com/5Fz6792AWy — Vikramaditya Motwane (@VikramMotwane) October 5, 2018 × Phantom Films was started by them in 2011 and ran for seven years.

Phantom Films, owned by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikas Bahl, shuts shop

<p>&nbsp;British actors Emma Thompson, Tom Hardy, and Keira Knightley are among those who will receive honors in the name of Queen Elizabeth II.</p>

<p>The list, which includes names of prominent personalities, was released by Britain`s Cabinet Office.</p>

<p>"The Queen`s Birthday Honours List recognizes the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom," read the release.</p>

<p>The awards will reportedly be given out by the British monarch or a senior royal acting in her place during investitures at Buckingham Palace.</p>

<p>While Knightley is being handed an OBE for her services to drama and charity, Thompson will become Dame Emma, a high honor that is the female equivalent of becoming a knight.</p>

<p>Hardy is being awarded a CBE for services to drama.</p>


The list, which includes names of prominent personalities, was released by Britain`s Cabinet Office

British actors Emma Thompson, Tom Hardy, and Keira Knightley are among those who will receive honors in the name of Queen Elizabeth II. The list, which includes names of prominent personalities, was released by Britain`s Cabinet Office. "The Queen`s Birthday Honours List recognizes the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom," read the release. The awards will reportedly be given out by the British monarch or a senior royal acting in her place during investitures at Buckingham Palace. While Knightley is being handed an OBE for her services to drama and charity, Thompson will become Dame Emma, a high honor that is the female equivalent of becoming a knight. Hardy is being awarded a CBE for services to drama.

Tom Hardy, Keira Knightley to get Queen's birthday honors

<p>It's been in the making for a while. Pop star Freddie&nbsp;mercury's fascinating life and his rise to stardom with his band Queen is now going to be on the big screen. Aptly titled<em> Bohemian Rhapsody</em>, the film directed by three directors- Bryan Singer, Tom Hooper, Dexter Fletcher- stars Mr Robot's Rami Malek as Mercury.&nbsp;<br />
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The film was first announced in 2010 with Sacha Baron Cohen in the lead but in 2013, Cohen left the project citing 'creative differences'<br />
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The film ran into further troubles when director Bryan Singer was fired after he took a long break due to 'health reasons'. Dextre Fletcher stepped in Singer's place.&nbsp;<br />
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The film aims to capture the fascinating rise of the band in the early 1970s and how Mercury rose to superstardom. Spread across 15 years, the film also captures Mercury's attempt at establishing a solo career and how the band came together again in 1985 to perform at Live Aid concert.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The trailer shows how the band had its own charm and was a cult back in the 1970s-80s. <em>Bohemian Rhapsody </em>is slated for a November release.</p>


The film has been in the making for a while now.

It's been in the making for a while. Pop star Freddie mercury's fascinating life and his rise to stardom with his band Queen is now going to be on the big screen. Aptly titled Bohemian Rhapsody, the film directed by three directors- Bryan Singer, Tom Hooper, Dexter Fletcher- stars Mr Robot's Rami Malek as Mercury. The film was first announced in 2010 with Sacha Baron Cohen in the lead but in 2013, Cohen left the project citing 'creative differences' The film ran into further troubles when director Bryan Singer was fired after he took a long break due to 'health reasons'. Dextre Fletcher stepped in Singer's place. The film aims to capture the fascinating rise of the band in the early 1970s and how Mercury rose to superstardom. Spread across 15 years, the film also captures Mercury's attempt at establishing a solo career and how the band came together again in 1985 to perform at Live Aid concert. The trailer shows how the band had its own charm and was a cult back in the 1970s-80s. Bohemian Rhapsody is slated for a November release.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' trailer: Singer Freddie Mercury's biopic is finally set for a release

<p><em>Queen </em>actress Kangana Ranaut is currently in Manali to spend time with her family and to overlook the completion of her <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-kanganas-european-style-himalayan-mansion-is-for-rs-30-crores-29327" target="_blank">Himalayan mansion</a> that sits at a beautiful location in her hometown and is reportedly built for Rs 30 crores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While on a&nbsp;visit to her hometown, the versatile actress was clicked during the Griha Pravesh Puja (Housewarming prayer) at her newly-built Manali house.&nbsp;</p>

<p>See the picture:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A few days back, Kangana&#39;s sister Rangoli Chandel shared <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kangana-ranauts-photo-with-her-nephew-will-brighten-up-your-day-35596" target="_blank">a picture</a> of the actress with her nephew Prithvi Raj Chandel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kangana-ranaut-mental-or-psycho-were-the-terms-used-to-shame-me-35174" target="_blank"><em>Also </em></a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kangana-ranaut-mental-or-psycho-were-the-terms-used-to-shame-me-35174" target="_blank"><em>Read:</em></a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kangana-ranaut-mental-or-psycho-were-the-terms-used-to-shame-me-35174" target="_blank"><em>&nbsp;Kangana Ranaut: &#39;Mental&#39; or &#39;psycho&#39; were the terms used to shame me</em></a></p>

<p>Kangana is currently working on home production <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kangana-ranaut-looks-gorgeous-as-rani-laxmibai-in-new-manikarnika-photo-33733" target="_blank"><em>Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi </em></a>while posters of her upcoming film with Rajkummar Rao <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-mental-hai-kya-look-5-out-kangana-ranaut-rajkummar-rao-play-with-fire-35225" target="_blank"><em>Mental Hai Kya</em></a> also released on social media. She is working on several other projects at the moment.&nbsp;</p>

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Kangana took a break from her shoot for 'Manikarnika' film and went to visit her hometown where she has built a luxe mansion for herself

Queen actress Kangana Ranaut is currently in Manali to spend time with her family and to overlook the completion of her Himalayan mansion that sits at a beautiful location in her hometown and is reportedly built for Rs 30 crores. While on a visit to her hometown, the versatile actress was clicked during the Griha Pravesh Puja (Housewarming prayer) at her newly-built Manali house. See the picture: Kangana along with her family performed a Griha Pravesh ceremony at her Manali home two days ago. pic.twitter.com/Tw7VvKrN0U — Kangana Ranaut Daily (@KanganaDaily) March 14, 2018 × A few days back, Kangana's sister Rangoli Chandel shared a picture of the actress with her nephew Prithvi Raj Chandel. Also Read: Kangana Ranaut: 'Mental' or 'psycho' were the terms used to shame me Kangana is currently working on home production Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi while posters of her upcoming film with Rajkummar Rao Mental Hai Kya also released on social media. She is working on several other projects at the moment.

Photo: Kangana Ranaut performs puja at her Himalayan mansion worth Rs 30 crore

<p>Keeping up with changing time and shorter span of attention of viewers, the makers of <em>Mental Hai Kya</em> have come out with a unique marketing strategy -- releasing short teaser posters of the film starring the lead stars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the new look released, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kangana-ranaut-mental-or-psycho-were-the-terms-used-to-shame-me-35174" target="_blank">Kangana Ranaut</a> and Rajkummar Rao can be seen playing with fire. While Kangana is seen lighting her tongue with a cigarette lighter, Rajkummar is seen rubbing a cigarette stick on his forehead. Interestingly, both are actors are seen enjoying the pain and giving a cunning smile instead of showing pain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Beware! They will set the world on fire! Presenting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MentalHaiKyaLook5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MentalHaiKyaLook5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KanganaRanaut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KanganaRanaut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RajkummarRao?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajkummarRao</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ektaravikapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ektaravikapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pkovelamudi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pkovelamudi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/RuchikaaKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RuchikaaKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KanikaDhillon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanikaDhillon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaileshRSingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShaileshRSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KarmaFeatures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarmaFeatures</a> <a href="https://t.co/YgnkPZ9xSw">pic.twitter.com/YgnkPZ9xSw</a></p>
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<p>The previously released looks:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It&#39;s time to bring out the crazy in you..<br />
Because Sanity is overrated! Here&#39;s presenting the first look of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MentalHaiKya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MentalHaiKya</a> starring <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KanganaRanaut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KanganaRanaut</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RajkummarRao?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajkummarRao</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ektaravikapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ektaravikapoor</a><a href="https://twitter.com/pkovelamudi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pkovelamudi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KarmaFeatures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarmaFeatures</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KanikaDhillon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanikaDhillon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RuchikaaKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RuchikaaKapoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/pf7GPYA6eU">pic.twitter.com/pf7GPYA6eU</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">They are coming to add &quot;IN&quot; to your sanity! Presenting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MentalHaiKyaLook2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MentalHaiKyaLook2</a> of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KanganaRanaut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KanganaRanaut</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RajkummarRao?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajkummarRao</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ektaravikapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ektaravikapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pkovelamudi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pkovelamudi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RuchikaaKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RuchikaaKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KanikaDhillon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanikaDhillon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaileshRSingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShaileshRSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KarmaFeatures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarmaFeatures</a> <a href="https://t.co/qSdFyt65oL">pic.twitter.com/qSdFyt65oL</a></p>
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Presenting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MentalHaiKyaLook3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MentalHaiKyaLook3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ektaravikapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ektaravikapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pkovelamudi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pkovelamudi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RuchikaaKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RuchikaaKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KanikaDhillon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanikaDhillon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaileshRSingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShaileshRSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/balajimotionpic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@balajimotionpic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KarmaFeatures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarmaFeatures</a> <a href="https://t.co/DLi3eAXlCY">pic.twitter.com/DLi3eAXlCY</a></p>
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<p>The film has recently gone on the floors and is helmed by National award-winning Telugu filmmaker, Prakash Kovelamudi, who is making his Bollywood debut with <em>Mental Hai Kya.</em> Prakash is previously known for helming films like <em>Bommalata</em> and <em>Anaganaga O Dheerudu</em>.</p>

<p>The film will see the comeback of hit jodi, Rajkummar and Kangana who were seen in 2014 hit film&nbsp;<em>Queen.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>In a statement, Rajkummar Rao had said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an amazing script as it is very quirky and different comedy. Kangana is such a powerhouse performer and we are coming together after Queen along with Ekta Kapoor (producer), so it&rsquo;s going to be a lot of fun.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is written by Kanika Dhillon and is produced under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures. It is expected to release in the second half of 2018.</p>


The actors have worked together in 'Queen' previously

Keeping up with changing time and shorter span of attention of viewers, the makers of Mental Hai Kya have come out with a unique marketing strategy -- releasing short teaser posters of the film starring the lead stars. In the new look released, Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao can be seen playing with fire. While Kangana is seen lighting her tongue with a cigarette lighter, Rajkummar is seen rubbing a cigarette stick on his forehead. Interestingly, both are actors are seen enjoying the pain and giving a cunning smile instead of showing pain. Beware! They will set the world on fire! Presenting #MentalHaiKyaLook5#KanganaRanaut @RajkummarRao @ektaravikapoor @pkovelamudi@RuchikaaKapoor @KanikaDhillon @ShaileshRSingh @KarmaFeatures pic.twitter.com/YgnkPZ9xSw — BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 9, 2018 × The previously released looks: It's time to bring out the crazy in you.. Because Sanity is overrated! Here's presenting the first look of #MentalHaiKya starring #KanganaRanaut and @RajkummarRao @ektaravikapoor@pkovelamudi @KarmaFeatures @KanikaDhillon @RuchikaaKapoor pic.twitter.com/pf7GPYA6eU — BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 5, 2018 × They are coming to add "IN" to your sanity! Presenting #MentalHaiKyaLook2 of #KanganaRanaut and @RajkummarRao @ektaravikapoor @pkovelamudi @RuchikaaKapoor @KanikaDhillon @ShaileshRSingh @KarmaFeatures pic.twitter.com/qSdFyt65oL — BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 6, 2018 × #KanganaRanaut and @RajkummarRao are Killing it... Quite literally! Presenting #MentalHaiKyaLook3 @ektaravikapoor @pkovelamudi @RuchikaaKapoor @KanikaDhillon @ShaileshRSingh @balajimotionpic @KarmaFeatures pic.twitter.com/DLi3eAXlCY — BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 7, 2018 × Breaking News: Two mental explosions reported. Sanity was injured. Presenting #MentalHaiKyaLook4#KanganaRanaut @RajkummarRao @ektaravikapoor @pkovelamudi @RuchikaaKapoor @KanikaDhillon @ShaileshRSingh @KarmaFeatures pic.twitter.com/3TWb7e1QLj — BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 8, 2018 × The film has recently gone on the floors and is helmed by National award-winning Telugu filmmaker, Prakash Kovelamudi, who is making his Bollywood debut with Mental Hai Kya. Prakash is previously known for helming films like Bommalata and Anaganaga O Dheerudu. The film will see the comeback of hit jodi, Rajkummar and Kangana who were seen in 2014 hit film Queen. In a statement, Rajkummar Rao had said, “It’s an amazing script as it is very quirky and different comedy. Kangana is such a powerhouse performer and we are coming together after Queen along with Ekta Kapoor (producer), so it’s going to be a lot of fun.” The film is written by Kanika Dhillon and is produced under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures. It is expected to release in the second half of 2018.

'Mental Hai Kya' look 5 out: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao play with fire

<p>The last film that Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao had featured together in became a cult classic. Vikas Bahl&#39;s <em>Queen</em> may have catapulted Kangana in the big league but Rajkummar&#39;s performance was also lauded equally. The two talented actors are coming back together for yet another film called <em>Mental Hai Kya.</em><br />
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The first look of the film was released by Balaji Motion Pictures on Monday on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, the film is being produced by Ekta Kapoor. In an earlier interview, Kangana had mentioned that the film is an unconventional story of a girl and the thoughts that go through her head. &quot;You&rsquo;re never sure if this girl is hallucinating or what&rsquo;s happening to her is for real, whether the guy (Rajkummar Rao) is trying to trap her or she&rsquo;s got him wrong.&rdquo; On teaming up with Rajkummar, Kangana said, &ldquo;He is a star today while still being a brilliant actor, so I will have to be on my toes to ensure he doesn&rsquo;t steal the show from right under my nose&rdquo;, said the actress.</p>


The actors have worked together in Queen previously.

The last film that Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao had featured together in became a cult classic. Vikas Bahl's Queen may have catapulted Kangana in the big league but Rajkummar's performance was also lauded equally. The two talented actors are coming back together for yet another film called Mental Hai Kya. The first look of the film was released by Balaji Motion Pictures on Monday on Twitter. It's time to bring out the crazy in you.. Because Sanity is overrated! Here's presenting the first look of #MentalHaiKya starring #KanganaRanaut and @RajkummarRao @ektaravikapoor@pkovelamudi @KarmaFeatures @KanikaDhillon @RuchikaaKapoor pic.twitter.com/pf7GPYA6eU — BalajiMotionPictures (@balajimotionpic) March 5, 2018 × Directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, the film is being produced by Ekta Kapoor. In an earlier interview, Kangana had mentioned that the film is an unconventional story of a girl and the thoughts that go through her head. "You’re never sure if this girl is hallucinating or what’s happening to her is for real, whether the guy (Rajkummar Rao) is trying to trap her or she’s got him wrong.” On teaming up with Rajkummar, Kangana said, “He is a star today while still being a brilliant actor, so I will have to be on my toes to ensure he doesn’t steal the show from right under my nose”, said the actress.

'Mental Hai Kya' first look: Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao reunite on the big screen

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