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Bengali film makers welcome Prasun Joshi as CBFC chief
Kolkata: Prominent film makers of Bengal today welcomed the appointment of eminent lyricist and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi as Censor Board chief and hoped it would bring the much needed change in its functioning. Internationally acclaimed director Buddhadev Dasgupta told PTI, "former chief Pahlaj Nihalani had virtually turned the Censor Board into his own office.
Siddharth Kannan: The host of India’s first corporate hurdle show, Devils Circuit Challenge
He began his career quite early - Siddharth Kannan was just 14 years old when he took up his first job at Times Radio - now known as Radio Mirchi.
Fardeen Khan and wife Natasha blessed with a son
Actor Fardeen Khan and his wife Natasha have welcomed their second child, a boy.
Akshay's 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' mints Rs 13 cr on day one
Mumbai; Superstar Akshay Kumar starrer "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" has done a business of Rs 13 crore on its opening day nationwide. According to the official statement issued on behalf of the makers, the film got an opening of Rs 13.10 crore.
Prasoon Joshi understands cinema well: Shyam Benegal
Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal hopes with Prasoon Joshi's appointment as the new chief of the Central Board of Film Certification, things will improve. The acclaimed filmmaker headed a government-appointed committee, set up in 2016, to revamp the functioning of the CBFC.
I'm on detox from blowing cars this time: Rohit on 'Golmaal 4'
Hyderabad: Rohit Shetty's name conjures up the image of expensive cars blowing up mid air but the director said he has tried to stay away from his signature style in "Golmaal Again". The 43-year-old filmmaker said he was tired of the media and reviewers' for bashing his films for "just having many car sequences". "I'm not blowing up cars this time in. I'm on detox in 'Golmaal Again'. It's a little unfair that you do so much hard work to make a 2.5 hour film and all they talk about is how I just blow cars.
Manish Malhotra to launch bespoke menswear at LFW
Mumbai: Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra is making a foray into bespoke menswear with his Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 collection. Malhotra, who will be showcasing his collection on the last day, August 20, of the fashion extravaganza, will be coming up with an exclusive range of tuxedos and suits. "My closing show at LFW will for the very first time present bespoke suits for men.
'Peepli Live' actor Sitaram Panchal passes away
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal passed away early morning today after battling kidney and lung cancer. He was 54. The actor, who made his Bollywood debut in 1994 with "Bandit Queen" and went on to feature in critically-acclaimed films such as, "Peepli Live", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Paan Singh Tomar" and "Jolly LLB 2", died at his residence here, family sources confirmed.
Sharmila Tagore files complaint to claim Bhopal royal property
Bhopal: Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore has filed a complaint on behalf of the Bhopal royal family against occupants of a prime residential property in the picturesque Koh-e-Fiza area here, following which the district administration issued notices to them. Sharmila, widow of cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and mother of actor Saif Ali Khan, has claimed ownership of the property.
Our film received only three cuts from CBFC: Akshay Kumar
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar today said his film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with only three cuts. There were reports that the film certification body had asked for eight cuts but Akshay said reports were not correct.