OMG! The Best SS RAJAMOULI'S FILM RRR HAS WON BIG AT HOLLYWOOD CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARDS Ever!

RRR and the entire team of the movie have made India proud once again. RRR won several awards in multiple categories at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2023. This good news has come days before Oscars 2023 which will be held on March 12. RRR was also awarded in Best Action Film, Best Stunts, and Best Song categories.

SS Rajamouli's film RRR has won big at Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Ram Charan and Jr NTR's film has won Best Film category at the prestigious award function

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Wednesday is set to maintain the macabre vibe of the famous Addams family.

The Addams Family was first introduced in the 1930s by American cartoonist Charles Addams. An aristocratic family with ties to supernatural beings displaying comedy became a quick success in America. 

The comic series was adapted into TV series, live-action and animated movies numerous times. The Addams couple had its influence on recent Halloween trends too, with people dressing up like them and this Halloween dress-up being popular on social media.

Recently, Netflix took the initiative to revive the fame of the ‘90s Addams Family films by creating a spin-off show based on the eldest Addams child, Wednesday. 

Tim Burton was chosen to direct half of the episodes; he is acclaimed for his Gothic Fantasy genre shows. With him as director, Wednesday is set to maintain the macabre vibe of the famous Addams family.

In the previous depictions, Wednesday Addams was a child. But in this show, she is now an adolescent, getting kicked out of multiple schools for torturing her peers and finally admitting herself to the Nevermore Academy, where her parents went. 

This boarding school is a reminder of Hogwarts from Harry Potter, with a gothic tinge. This is a haven for outcasts such as sirens, werewolves, and vampires—also for Wednesday. There she finds Enid Sinclair as her roommate, a cheerful and trigger-happy werewolf, a perfect foil to Wednesday's dark character.

The Addams Family is nothing without mystery and drama, and Wednesday is no exception. Even before going to the Nevermore Academy, she has future visions of whoever she touches. While studying in the academy, she gets visions of her classmates getting killed by monsters and also witnesses them, but the victims seem to survive the next day. 

Everyone questions her sanity, but she doesn’t stop until she finds answers. She enlists the help of Thing, just a disembodied hand and one of the Addams family mysteries, Tyler – a normal teenager and son of the local sheriff, famous uncle Fester, and obviously, Enid. 

Wednesday finds out this murder mystery involves the nearby town of Jericho and even her parents, who were suspected of murder 30 years ago.

As a teenager with an adult mind, Wednesday finds a variety of challenges. She seems to enjoy being the outcast among other outcasts, but deep inside she struggles to socialize with her friends. 

Meanwhile, the murder mystery starts to get convoluted more and more, even resulting in her expulsion from Nevermore. Can she solve this mystery while trying to save herself? This series has the answer.

Tim Burton is excellent at depicting gothic-influenced drama, and Wednesday is no exception. The first four episodes were a treat to watch. The last four episodes seem to disrupt the Tim Burton flow as they were directed by different directors. Yet, they manage to keep Wednesday in the spotlight. 

Wednesday is a misanthrope and has a dark, twisted mind. But she deeply cares for people she finds reliable. With hints of another season, the audience will get to see more shades of this complex character.

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She wants Jennifer Lopez's body, Shilpa Shetty says

Shilpa Shetty has said that like everyone else, she too has people she looks up to for beauty goals. She said that she wants a body like Jennifer Lopez's, and would like to look her best at the age of 65.

Actor Shilpa Shetty, who is set to make an acting comeback after more than a decade, has said that even she has people she looks up to for beauty goals. She said that she would like to have Jennifer Lopez's body.

Shilpa Shetty was asked about the compliments she receives for her appearance at 46. She admitted that she gets complimented a lot, but noted that it requires effort.

She told The Quint, "I will not deny it. I will accept that many people say this. Aur main appreciate karti hu ke yeh acknowledge karte hain ke mehnat jaari hai (And I appreciate that the effort is acknowledged). I feel like when they acknowledge, it seems like the yoga worked."

She said that after the birth of her first child, Viaan, she put on 32 kgs. "I just let go of myself. Main paagal ho gayi thi, main sab kuch kha rahi thi, mujhe toh reason chahiye tha khaane ke liye (I went mad, I would eat everything, I didn't need a reason to eat). Toh maine ek din realise kiya ke bhaiya maine bohot saara weight put on kar liya hai (One day I realised that I'd put on a lot of weight). So I'm also like you guys, it's not like it comes naturally. So if I were not to take care of myselg, if I was not disciplined, I would also put on weight. I prioritise what is important, what is not, and I live by yogic principles. I want to have JLo's body! We all have benchmarks. She's 52 I think, and that's amazing. I mean, look at that! There are people who inspire me, too. And I want to be my best when I'm 65," she said.

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Indian actor Irrfan Khan says he is not afraid to go to Bangladesh

Irrfan Khan

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, who visited Bangladesh recently, says he is not afraid to go back to Bangladesh.

"Why should I be scared, I will go back to Bangladesh if I have to," said Irrfan Khan, who made a huge mark with his role in the 'Life of Pi".

The popular film actor called on all 'progressive Muslims', including those in Bangladesh to condemn acts of terror.

Many Indian celebrities seem to have deferred or cancelled their impending tours of Bangladesh.

"But I will go back to Bangladesh if I have to, if I am called. It is lovely place," said Irrfan, who recently was in Bangladesh to shoot for Mostafa Sarwar Farooki's "No Bed of Roses", according to bdnews24.com.

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Bipasha Basu’s next ‘Bhai Must be Crazy’

Bipiasha will star as an intelligence officer in the upcoming comedy flick ‘Bhai Must Be Crazy’.

The film is being directed by the debutant Vinay Sharma, who earlier scripted Sanjay Dutt- Vivek Oberoi starrer Zila Ghaziabad.
Mika Singh has been roped in for composing the music.
Speaking about the film, Vinay Sharma said that Bhai Must Be Crazy is about Bipasha's character chasing Pankaj Kapur, who plays an international don in the film. He added that Bipasha Basu, who will be making an entry with paragliding, has some solid action in the climax. He reasoned that he signed Bipasha Basu because he wanted a tough actress for the role and she fitted the role perfectly. Besides Pankaj Kapur and Bipasha Basu, Bhai Must Be Crazy also stars Sunil Grover (of 'Gutthi' fane) who will be seen playing the role of a tribal in the film.
While Vinay Sharma will be shooting a small portion with Sunil Grover from January 5 in Nepal, his team will be heading to Bangkok in February for a 45-day schedule, according to a news agency.

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SRK, Amitabh Bachchan wants Aaradhya-AbRam to make a hit pair

Looks like grandpa can hardly wait to see his baby onscreen. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan wishes that his grand daughter Aaradhya and good friend Shah Rukh Khan’s son AbRam act together when they grow up. Notably, at a recent press conference, Shah Rukh had named Aaradhya-AbRam as the best couple when he was asked to choose between Ranbir-Deepika, Ranveer-Deepika, Alia-Sidharth and Fawad-Sonam. Though his Dilwale co-star Kajol disagreed with him saying AbRam is younger than Aaradhya, the Chennai Express actor said “Love has no age.” When asked what he has to say about it, Bachchan told reporters today, “Un kay mooh may ghee shakkar aur doodh malai... (May his words come true).” Bachchan was speaking at the press conference of his upcoming thriller-drama Wazir. The 73-old actor said that his wife Jaya Bachchan has watched the movie twice. “She is my wife, so of course we will talk (about the film)... Not once, she has watched the film twice,”according to The Hindustan Times.

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Sharaddha Kapoor’s ‘Half Girlfriend’

Sharaddha Kapoor, the daughter of famous yesteryear on-screen villain Shakti Kapoor, is all set to star in her next film ‘Half Girlfriend’.

Sharaddha will have her ex-boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapoor as her co-star in the film.

‘Half Girlfriend’, which is based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name, will be directed by ‘Aashiqui 2’ and ‘Ek Villain’ famed director Mohit Suri
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Salman Khan Says: "It feels like I am turning 27"

Salman Khan may be turning 50 on Sunday, but the Bollywood superstar says he still feels 27 is the perfect age for him.

“I am turning 27. I think 27-year-old is the right age. I have always liked that age. I am not scared about ageing. It is a part of my journey,” Salman says.

Salman, the son of noted writer Salim Khan, made his debut with a supporting role in “Biwi Ho To Aisi”. His next release “Maine Pyar Kiya” directed by Sooraj Barjatya, gave his career a much needed push.

Over the years, he has gained a great fan base courtesy to his films like “Hum Aapke Hain Koun”, “Karan Arjun”, “Biwi No.1”, “Hum Saath Saath Hain”, “Dabangg”, “Bodyguard”, “Ek Tha Tiger”, “Kick”, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, etc.

The actor addressed as “Bhaijaan” is also involved in humanitarian work and tries to help the underprivileged through his charity organization “Being Human”.

His life has been marred by many controversies and legal troubles over his tumultuous relationships, hunting of the endangered Chinkara deer, and the 2002 hit-and-run case.

However, 2015 was a great year for Salman, both personally and professionally. His performance in Kabir Khan-directed film “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” and Sooraj Barjatya’s “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” were appreciated and both the films went on to became huge box office successes.

On the personal front Salman had a major relief in the face of Bombay High Court’s verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run case acquitting him of all charges.

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Salman Khan turns 50 birthday bash: Inside photos

It is undoubtedly an important moment. Not just for star Salman Khan, but also his family members, relatives, and his leading ladies and fans. While grand plans have been chalked out to ring in Salman’s 50th birthday bash at his Panvel house, guests have started arriving to be part of the key occasion. According to the photos posted by Salman's brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, his house has been decked up. The photo posted features Salman's Being Human being lit up near a swimming pool. Celebrities including Farah Khan, Tabu, Sooraj Pancholi, Harshali Malhotra, Sooraj Barjatya and Sania Mirza are also expected.

Road trip with my girls @TheFarahKhan and Tabbuuuu Happy Birthday @BeingSalmanKhan .. 35 mins more.. pic.twitter.com/lJtMCGD9Bt

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) December 26, 2015

  A photo posted by Atul Agnihotri (@atulreellife) on Dec 26, 2015 at 7:29am PST

Salman Khan celebrating his birthday with the crew of Bigg Boss 9

Salman Khan celebrating his birthday with the crew of @BiggBoss #GoldenJubileeOfSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/vfpxh6KVAC

— Salman Khan Universe (@SalmanUniv) December 26, 2015

This is so cute! The little fan - #HappyBirthdaySalmanKhan #HappyBirthdaySultan pic.twitter.com/gjNKgntEpG — sabina lamba (@SabinaLamba) December 26, 2015

Live Scenes of the Sight of Galaxy Apartments! The Biggest Ever Megastar Salman Khan! #HappyBirthdaySalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/S0z6MGGVpi

— Salman Khan Universe (@SalmanUniv) December 26, 2015

Thank you and God bless you bro. Happy Birthday!!! @BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/bZoeOIn5wJ — Samir Soni (@samirsoni123) December 26, 2015

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I stand by everything I have said: Aamir Khan

Amid the controversy around his comment on 'growing intolerance' in India, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan said on Wednesday that he stands by what he said but at the same time he is proud to be an Indian.

"I stand by everything I have said. To all the people shouting obscenities at me for speaking my heart out, it saddens me to say you are only proving my point," Aamir Khan said in a statement.

He has been slapped with sedition charges in Kanpur sessions court for his statement and the hearing is set to take place on December 1.

The case has been filed under IPC section 124 A (sedition), 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups on religious grounds) 153 B (Imputations) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief).

Speaking at the eighth edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, the bollywood actor had expressed alarm and despondency over the rise in cases displaying intolerance in the last six to eight months.

He had said that a sense of 'insecurity' and 'fear' had seeped deep within society, according to Times of India.

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Salman's selfie with His family

It's time to rejoice for the Khan family since Salim Khan, the father of superstar Salman Khan and the man behind evergreen hits like Sholay, Seeta aur Geeta, Andaaz and many more, turned 80 on Monday.

Producer-actor Arbaaz Khan took to Instagram today to share a picture perfect selfie of the all the Khan men in just one fine frame saying: "My dad turns 80 today.  Wish him good health and happiness always. My dad means everything to me and my family, we all love him and respect him immensely. He's been the pillar of strength and inspiration to us all. May allah give him a long life love you dad."

For the Khans, it is certainly all about loving your family. Recently, Salman Khan, in an attempt to promote his latest film 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', had shared a 'PRDP Family' moment on Twitter, according to media reports.

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Salman Khan plans gift for fans on his 50th birthday

Salman Khan has had a great year so far with two back-to-back blockbusters – Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo – that released on Eid and Diwali respectively.

The hunk of a superstar will be turning 50 this December and will start shooting for Sultan next month.

Sultan seems to be Salman’s most ambitious project as the Bollywood titan is leaving no stone unturned to deliver his best performance in the film. He is working extremely hard on his physique to justify the role of a wrestler in the film. Salman is also taking personal interest in the scripting of the film and is spending about three hours each day with director Ali Abbas Zafar to give his inputs, reports suggest.

According to a DNA report, Salman intends to gift ‘Sultan’ to his fans, a film that is being built as his fiftieth birthday project. The film is slated to release on Eid 2016 and is reportedly set to clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’ at the Box Office.

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Deepika Says 'Priyanka was my first friend in Bollywood'

Priyanka Chopra-Deepika Padukone bonding dates back to the time when Deepika Padukone entered the industry.

“Priyanka was the first film person I met when I came here,” revealed Deepika and added, “She was a huge star. I had just joined. She was the first friend I made. We were so comfortable shooting for Pinga song that it troubled a few people because it went against what a lot of people thought it would be. People expected it there would be a lot of tension regarding what she wearing and what I am wearing. It was completely different. Sanjay Leela Bhansali would jokingly say why can’t you fight.”

Like soul sisters, Priyanka and Deepika would be there for each other always on sets.

Shared Deepika, “It was great fun. While shooting we watched each other’s back. If there was a step which I would find difficult, she would encourage me and if she would something difficult I would encourage her. There were days when we both wanted to give up and there were days when we both came in with the same kind of energy. It’s been a lot of fun and I couldn’t have asked for a better co-star.”

Priyanka plays the role of Kashibai and Deepika plays Mastani in Bajirao Mastani, according to a media reports. -amh

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Tamasha is now the most awaited film

Tamasha is now the most awaited film of the season in Indian film industry . The Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer carries a distinct appeal and given the hype around the two young stars, one is rest assured that youth would be pretty much enticed to give it a dekko. In fact producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Imtiaz Ali have come up with a distinct marketing and promotional campaign which is not on your face but yet conveys a clear understanding on what the film is all about, hence making it targeted and high impact.

While Imtiaz continues to be equated with quality cinema, Sajid is on a dream run, what with last year bringing on four straight successes (Kick, 2 States, Heropanti, Highway) and this year's Phantom too starting on a very positive note with a classy treatment to it. Given the fact that the producer goes all out to lend his films an upscale look and feel with no expense spared, one expects yet another big screen entertainer from him.

All of that makes Tamasha the only other Hindi film after Prem Ratan Dhan Payo which promises to bring in audience in theaters next week.

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SRK Says Actors have to enjoy awkward situations

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan feels an actor has to deal with every kind of situation – even if it is an awkward, weird, strange or uncomfortable one – and show to others as if they are “enjoying” it. “Awkward weird strange uncomfortable. Actors have to do what they have to do and show they are enjoying it. That is the only explanation to start the day,” the 49-year-old, who is currently busy shooting for filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s “Dilwale”, posted on Twitter on Saturday.

“Dilwale”, which is slated to release on December 18, marks the return of Bollywood’s iconic onscreen couple Shah Rukh and Kajol after a hiatus of five years.

Apart from them, the film, whose trailer will release alongside superstar Salman Khan’s “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” on November 12, also stars Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Boman Irani, Vinod Khanna and Johnny Lever.

The “Chennai Express” star also has films like “Fan” and “Raees” in his kitty.

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Amitabh Says Music is a complex world

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has never shied away from showcasing his singing talent both on TV and films, feels that music has become a “complex world” as more and more electronic items are being used to create songs. The 73-year-old, who is currently hosting “Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi”, can be seen singing in the beginning of every episode of the new show.

“It’s a complex world, music… it’s gaining knowledge of the electronics more than getting to hit the right notes, in this field…what could possibly go wrong is now being handled by computer intelligence and power…the singing is the least bothersome… with auto tuners around in abundance,” Amitabh posted on his blog. While sharing some of his photographs singing inside a recording room, the “Piku” actor wrote: “The songs of the past get a make over…they demand a price…a price of time and dedicated attention till the right notes are placed in conjunction with the orchestra and those that control the sounds which shall reach the openers of the #AajKiRaatHaiZindagi show.

“It is a labor of love and feeling…that to me is more than what the outcome of such endeavour shall be…one forgets the time, the hour the desires of normal existence, food water temperature…it’s just another world. ‘Music if it had not been in our lives, then life would have been a mistake’,” he added, according to a news agency.

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Deepika': Bajirao Mastani' toughest film of my career

Deepika Padukone has stepped into period drama genre with “Bajirao Mastani”, but Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical love saga is turning out to be an arduous task for the actress. She says the film is “physically, mentally and emotionally draining”. “The film is definitely the toughest of my career. The film has been extremely draining, be it physically, mentally or emotionally. The nature of the movie and the director is very demanding,” Deepika said at the film's song launch here. The track titled "Deewani Mastani" was launched at Day One of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2015 here on Saturday. The actress has teamed up with Bhansali for the second time -- “Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela” was the first, according to a news agency--Aminul.

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Kasuri: Dilip Kumar secretly visited Pakistan twice

Amid heavy security cover, former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri visited Bollywood thespian Dilip Kumar at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai. With Sudheendra Kulkarni in tow, Kasuri’s convoy rolled in at 7pm on Tuesday (October 13). The former minister spent close to an hour with Dilip Kumar and wife Saira Banu discussing topics ranging from politics to films.

Elaborating on the reason behind visiting the Bollywood legend, Kasuri said,”Dilip Kumar Saab visited Pakistan twice secretly to bring Hindus and Muslims together. I have disclosed it in my book (Neither a hawk nor a dove) as well. He is one guy who can bring India and Pakistan together. I gifted him my book and he signed and gifted me his autobiography. To me, this signed book will hold great significance. I wish Dilip Saab a long and healthy life.”

Earlier in the day, Kasuri visited Mani Bhavan and Jinnah house to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Mohammed Ali Jinnah respectively before making Dilip Kumar’s house his third stopover. The ex-minister also declined possessing any knowledge about Dawood Ibrahim’s alleged whereabouts in Pakistan. “I was the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and not the Interior Minister. To say whether or not he (Dawood) was in Pakistan, I was neither a spy nor the head of ISI,” according to TOI.

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Indian actress Manorama dies

One of the best-known South Indian actresses, Gopishantha - better-known by her stage name Manorama, has died of a heart attack in the city of Chennai, her family members say. She was 78 and had been ill for some time. A comedian, singer and a stage performer, Manorama was a quintessential artist. Although she mainly appeared in Tamil films, she also acted in other South Indian language movies and in Hindi. Tamil media reports say she appeared in more than 1,000 films in a career spanning nearly six decades. "She's a legendary actor. She could play any role. She's admired for ability to speak in different dialects of Tamil language to perfection," says Sampath Kumar, who reports on arts and culture for BBC Tamil. While Manorama became famous for her comedy roles in films, she became a character artist in the later part of her career. She started acting in plays at the age of 12 and had appeared in more than 1,000 plays. Her first break in movies came in 1958 when she acted in the Tamil movie Maalaiyitta Mangai. Manorama had won several awards including India's National Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1989. Manorama was hugely popular in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and widely regarded as a cultural icon, according to BBC.

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Nargis Fakhri Suggests: Moisturisation vital for glowing skin

Actress Nargis Fakhri, who has joined the Vaseline family to endorse the relaunch of one of its skincare variant, says soft and glowing skin can be achieved with proper moisturisation. The “Rockstar!!” actress has been brought on board to be the face of Vaseline® Intensive Care Deep Restore, and she features in a new television campaign to promote the product ahead of the winter season.

“I’m thrilled to be associated with a brand that I use so regularly. I firmly believe that one of the best kept secrets to soft and glowing skin is moisturisation,” Nargis said in a statement.

“No matter where I travel I make sure to carry a Vaseline body lotion with me to keep my skin well moisturised all the time,” she added. Nargis was considered “fit for the brand given her glowing and healthy skin”, said Srinandan Sundaram, vice president, Skincare and Make-up, Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
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