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BollywoodAug 08, 2021

Popular television actor Anupam Shyam passes away at 63

Popular television actor Anupam Shyam passed away at the age of 63 in Mumbai due to multiple organ failure. Yashpal Sharma, an actor who acted along with Shyam in the Hindi movies Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Lagaan told reporters today, "I got to know that he's no more. So we rushed here and found he was still breathing. The doctor later declared him dead. He was hospitalised for 4 days. He had high blood sugar and used to take injections during the shooting of his last film." Shyam had gained fame as Thakur Sajjan Singh in a popular TV series Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya. He has also made appearan
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BollywoodAug 07, 2021

Film industry congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning gold at Tokyo Olympics

Members of the film industry, on Saturday, congratulated javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on winning a gold medal at Tokyo Olympics. "It's a Gold. Heartiest congratulations Neeraj Chopra on creating history. You are responsible for a billion tears of joy. Well done," actor Akshay Kumar wrote on Instagram Story. Lauding Neeraj, actor Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram Story and posted a picture of the sportsperson, saying he " makes the entire country so proud". Veteran actor Anil Kapoor, too, hailed the golden performance of Neeraj. Actors Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Sidhar
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BollywoodAug 07, 2021

Yo Yo Honey Singh breaks silence on domestic violence allegations

Popular singer, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh broke the silence and has issued an official statement over the alleged false and malicious allegations levied against the singer and his family. Taking to Instagram, the singer-rapper in the statement wrote, "I am deeply pained and distressed by the false and malicious allegations levied against me and my family by my companion/wife of 20 years, Mrs. Shalini Talwar. The allegations are severely odious." Singh said in the statement that he has been associated with the industry for over 15 years and has worked with artists and musicians across the countr
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BollywoodAug 04, 2021

Met Gala will require attendees to be vaccinated, masked indoors

The Met Gala is back! The starry affair will return this fall, but with two important caveats: Everyone attending the event needs to be jabbed and must wear a mask indoors. As per People magazine, the upcoming Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vogue's annual Met Gala is enforcing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate and mask requirement. The theme for the star-studded event this year -- after a cancelled 2020 Met Gala and a postponed May date-- is 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion'.
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BollywoodAug 04, 2021

Arjun Kapoor comes up with new show 'Bak Bak with Baba'

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor is all set to increase the level of entertainment with his new digital show, titled 'Bak Bak with Baba'. In the show, Arjun will be seen engaging in candid conversations with his industry friends and family members. Arjun also spoke about why his IP is called 'Bak Bak with Baba'. Arjun's sister Janhvi Kapoor is the first guest on the show. On the film front, Arjun will be seen in 'Bhoot Police', which also stars Saif Ali Khan, Yami Gautam and Jacqueline Fernandez.
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BollywoodAug 04, 2021

Lara Dutta unrecognisable as Indira Gandhi in 'Bell Bottom' trailer

At the trailer launch of much-talked about Bollywood film 'Bell Bottom, the media persons who were invited to cover the event were at a loss trying to figure out the character played by Lara Dutta in the 1980s set spy thriller, headlined by Bollywood Akshay Kumar. The film's trailer, which opens with a disclaimer, begins with an Indian airplane being hijacked with all of its passengers being taken hostage in 1984. In the next scene, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is seen consulting with her advisors for a possible way to tackle the crisis. She is then referred to Kumar's character, a RA
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BollywoodAug 04, 2021

Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' to release in 3D as well

Apart from the 2D format, actor Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' will also be released in 3D in theatres on August 19. Akshay announced the latest development on Monday on his social media handles. Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared a video of him wearing 3D glasses. "Poore feel ke saath thrill experience karna on 19th August. BellBottom also arriving in 3D," he captioned the post.
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BollywoodAug 04, 2021

Case is subjudice, please stop attributing false quotes on my behalf: Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty on Monday issued her first statement in reaction to the ongoing pornography case against her husband Raj Kundra stating that the case is subjudice and attributing false quotes on her behalf should be stopped.Taking to Twitter the Bollywood actor in a statement said, "Yes! The past few days have been challenging, on every front. There have been a lot of rumours and accusations. A lot of unwarranted aspersions on me cast by the media and (not so) well-wishers as well. A lot of trolling/questions posed... not only to me but also to my family."Shilpa Shetty said that she had full fai
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BollywoodAug 04, 2021

Delhi court notice to singer Honey Singh after wife files domestic violence case

Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has issued notice to singer Yo Yo Honey Singh on a case filed by his wife Shalini Talwar under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Tis Hazari Court's Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tania Singh issued notice to Honey Singh and listed the matter for further hearing on August 28. "The entire events as stated evidently show that the Respondents have indulged in cruelty, physical, mental, sexual, economic, and have tortured the Applicant's wife immensely. As such the Applicant's wife is entitled to a compensation of Rs 20 crores from the Respondents," read t

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India Blocks Five More OTT Apps Over Obscene Content

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