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CBFC is at it again; removes ‘sensuous and explicit’ visuals from Khaali Peeli; replaces ‘r****i’ with ‘aunty’

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One of the advantages of having direct OTT releases was that the films would be free of censorship. Hence, expletives and intimate scenes were shown freely without haphazard cuts. But now with Khaali Peeli releasing not just online but also in drive-in cinemas in Bengaluru and Gurugram, getting the censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) became mandatory for the makers. And unfortunately, the Ishaan Khatter-Ananya Panday starrer has faced several cuts, a few of them being laughable. As per the cut list, the ‘sensuous and explicit’ visuals in the song 'Tehas Nehas' have been removed. Two scenes of Choksi Seth (Swananad Kirkire) staring lecherously at Pooja (Ananya Panday) have been removed and also the vulgar-induced dialogues in these sequences. Other dialogues to have been snipped from the final cuts are ‘Saale nalla hai tu. Fattu hai’ , ‘Dus saal ta k virgin raha ; hold karke baitha tha’ , ‘virgin bhramachari ’ and ‘ harami ’. ‘ Tichya Aaila

Akshay Kumar wraps up Bellbottom shooting in Scotland during the pandemic

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Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much - this maxim perhaps best describes the Bellbottom journey from start to finish. A schedule that began as an impossibility has culminated into a storybook ending that has put the Hindi film industry right on the global map. "It's teamwork and I am grateful to each and every member of the cast and crew from the spot dadas to the light dadas to the technicians to the make-up dadas to my lovely heroines Vaani, Lara, Huma, my director Ranjit and to Vashuji and the production team who believed in our audacious plan. The new normal has made us realise a different way of working that none of us could have imagined. I hope this encourages film industries globally to do what they do best and start entertaining audiences again. I hope our shoot during the pandemic reassures others that keeping all safety in mind it’s time to get things moving again.” says Akshay Kumar as the film completed its start-to-finish schedule making it th

IPL 2020: Shah Rukh Khan makes his way to Dubai to watch Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals match with Aryan and Gauri 

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Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who has been quarantined at his home in Bandra along with his family, made his way to Dubai to watch the match No. 12 between his team Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. The fans were excited to see the actor for the first time in a while. The actor was wearing a KKR T-shirt along with a purple beanie and a mask. He was joined by Gauri Khan and Aryan Khan. King Khan is in the house, cheering for his lads. @iamsrk | #Dream11IPL #RRvKKR pic.twitter.com/1ZGZdrMOlt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 30, 2020 “I think we can confirm that. You will see King Khan coming into the Dubai Stadium and I think that will serve as some additional motivation for the players. It is wonderful to have him, he has been itching to get out here and come and be part of the game,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore said during Facebook Live on Wednesday. On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is yet to announce his next project but rumours are rife that he has signed

"I couldn’t feel more grateful that my industry is bouncing back" - says Vaani Kapoor on wrapping up Bellbottom during pandemic

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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the business has to restart for Bollywood. BellBottom starring Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor is the first film to have gone on floors and they have perfectly shot an outdoor shooting schedule in Scotland. Vaani, who wraps her shooting for the entertainer, credits her production house, Pooja Entertainment, for an incredible effort in making the shoot a really safe and fun experience. Vaani says, “Shooting for BellBottom was a really fun and good experience. Despite the ongoing challenges with the ongoing pandemic the team managed to have a really smooth and safe shooting experience while filming with a large crew for which they deserve all the credit.” The entire team followed all safety precautions and ensured they created the perfect bio-bubble. Vaani says, “We were made to feel safe on the sets because of their commitment to safety and hygiene. I was a bit jittery when I boarded the flight, however, Pooja Entertainment and their team gave me the

The Kissing Booth star Joey King to star in and executive produce Netflix movie Uglies

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Actor Joey King has found her next project. The actor is returning to the streaming giant Netflix to star in and executive produce the movie based on Scott Westerfeld’s bestseller, Uglies. McG will be directing the film. According to Deadline, "The story is set in a world in which a compulsory operation at 16 wipes out physical differences and makes everyone pretty by conforming to an ideal standard of beauty. Sources say King long has been a fan of the series and brought the series to Netflix –called them, got them to read the script and the book, and then King got Netflix to option it." Along with Joey King, Jamie King and Scott Westerfield will serve as executive producers. Joey King will next star in the third and final installment of The Kissing Booth . The actress has signed Bullet Train  and will star alongside Brad Pitt. ALSO READ: The Kissing Booth 2 stars Joey King and Taylor Zakhar Perez swim under a waterfall during their getaway with friends from Latest

Zac Efron to star in Stephen King's Firestarter reboot 

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Actor Zac Efron is set for his next project. Joining the Jason Blum and Universal's next production, the actor will star in Stephen King's Firestarter reboot. According to Deadline, "Keith Thomas (The Vigil) is directing the latest iteration that is being adapted by writer Scott Teems ( Halloween Kills, Rectify ), who will also executive produce. Jason Blum and Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman are producing. Martha De Laurentiis, who was an associate producer on the 1984 adaptation will executive produce" Firestarter, the 1984 movie based on Stephen King's 1980 novel, followed the story of a young girl who develops pyrokinesis and the secret government agency known as the Shop which seeks to control her. Zac Efron can currently be seen in docu-series Down to Earth on Netflix. He has also produced the series. The actor has also signed the remake of Three Men and a Baby for Disney+. ALSO READ: Zac Efron to star in the remake of Three Men and a Baby for Disney+

Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb to release in Australia, New Zealand and UAE on November 9, 2020

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It is known that Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb is set to hit the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar on November 9, 2020. The fans are excited to see the actor in a new avatar as he essays the role of a transgender. While India gets to watch the film on OTT, Akshay Kumar fans living in Australia, New Zealand, and UAE will get to experience the film. Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb to release in Australia, New Zealand, and UAE on 9th November. It is the same day the film is hitting the streaming service Disney+ Hostar. With theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the makers have opted to release the movie, this Diwali directly on the OTT platform. Directed by Raghava Lawrence, who had directed and starred in the original movie, will also see Akshay and Kiara Advani collaborate again post Good Newwz . Disney+ Hotstar VIP presents, Laxmmi Bomb , produced by A Cape of Good Films, Tusshar Entertainment House and Shabinaa Entertainment. ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar and Twinkle

Karanvir Bohra begins shoot for his upcoming film Kutubminar

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Setting foot into the film world again with an upcoming movie, actor Karanvir Bohra is all set to begin shooting his upcoming venture called Kutubminar ! The actor who is currently shooting in Dehradun for the film with the entire cast and crew, kicked off the shoot's mahurat with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand inaugurating the ritual! With quite a diverse star cast including actors like Minisha Lamba, Sanjay Mishra, and Tridha Choudhary alongside Karanvir in the film, this is going to be his second film release post-Hume  Tumse Pyar Kitna in 2019, and this one definitely seems to be one which is unique, out of the box and one which will keep the viewers entertained throughout! Take a look at Karanvir’s post. View this post on Instagram Started our new film #kutubminar in #dehradun (maintaining safety)... honourable chief minister @tsrawatbjp giving the #mahurat shot. With @imsanjaimishra @raaj_aashoo @panchamsingh10 A post shared by

Karanvir Bohra begins shoot for his upcoming film Kutubminar

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Setting foot into the film world again with an upcoming movie, actor Karanvir Bohra is all set to begin shooting his upcoming venture called Kutubminar ! The actor who is currently shooting in Dehradun for the film with the entire cast and crew, kicked off the shoot's mahurat with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand inaugurating the ritual! With quite a diverse star cast including actors like Minisha Lamba, Sanjay Mishra, and Tridha Choudhary alongside Karanvir in the film, this is going to be his second film release post-Hume  Tumse Pyar Kitna in 2019, and this one definitely seems to be one which is unique, out of the box and one which will keep the viewers entertained throughout! Take a look at Karanvir’s post. View this post on Instagram Started our new film #kutubminar in #dehradun (maintaining safety)... honourable chief minister @tsrawatbjp giving the #mahurat shot. With @imsanjaimishra @raaj_aashoo @panchamsingh10 A post shared by

Nawazuddin Siddiqui talks about receiving the best compliment from Sudhir Mishra

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been impressing the viewers with his eye-grabbing performances for a long time. He has also been honored with various prestigious accolades for his cinematic accomplishments. He has given his fans a variety of phenomenal performances and inspired them with his exceptional journey. A performer par excellence, he is known to portray any role with finesse. A rather interesting incident occurred on the sets of Serious Men that shall forever stay as one of the most precious memories for the talented actor. Director Sudhir Mishra told the crew to get Nawaz on the sets without realizing that he was already standing amidst them! Nawaz quickly stepped forward and gave a fantastic take in the first go itself! Sudhir Mishra praised the actor’s astute acting skills by stating that even though he is a part of the commoners, he stands out distinctly because of his craft and expertise. Nawazuddin Siddiqui mentions, "Sudhir sir is like a Guru to me, who I was waiting to

From Bareilly to Miss World to becoming an actress, Priyanka Chopra shares memories ahead of her memoir ‘Unfinished launch

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Back in 2018, Priyanka Chopra was busy promoting the final season of her American crime drama, Quantico. During the same time, the actress made an announcement that she was also working on her own memoir. Titled 'Unfinished', the memoir was to be a collection of personal essays, stories, and observations. In the last few days, Priyanka Chopra has been sharing a series of videos focusing on her childhood days, growing up in Bareilly, becoming Miss India, entering the film industry, moving to Hollywood and so on. She titled all these posts, “#unfinished.”   View this post on Instagram   #unfinished A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Sep 29, 2020 at 5:00pm PDT   View this post on Instagram   #unfinished A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Sep 29, 2020 at 8:00pm PDT   View this post on Instagram   #unfinished A post sh

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares a picture of Taimur & Inaaya; Soha Ali Khan posts pictures from her daughter’s birthday celebration

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Actors Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan celebrated the third birthday of their daughter Inaaya Naumi on September 29. On this special occasion, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram to wish her niece with a cute picture of Inaaya reading a book with Taimur. “Happy birthday our beautiful Innaya,” she captioned the photo.   View this post on Instagram   Happy birthday our beautiful Innaya ❤️???????? A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:34pm PDT Soha Ali Khan shared a beautiful family portrait as Inaaya was dressed in a blue dress while enjoying ice cream. “Three years old today,” Soha wrote.   View this post on Instagram   Three years old today ❤️❤️❤️ @khemster2 A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) on Sep 28, 2020 at 10:48pm PDT   View this post on Instagram   Birthday blues!! A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) on Sep 29, 2020

The new poster of Mirzapur 2 features Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi with their swag on peak

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Mirzapur season 2 is by far the most awaited thing of 2020. Ever since the season release date was announced, the fans have lost their calm. Amazon Prime Video dropped a new poster for season 2 today and the excitement meter is alarming. Amazon Prime Video took to their social media to share, “They're back, but from this point, there's no looking back. ✊ #Mirzapur2 @yehhaimirzapur @excelmovies@alifazal9 @battatawada@faroutakhtar @ritesh_sid#PuneetKrishna @gurmmeetsingh@mihirbd @vineetkrishna01” The new poster highlights Golu and Guddu, characters of Shweta Tripathi and Ali Fazal ready to take on the battlefield. Fans can binge-watch Season 1 for free now before season 2 takes the road on 23rd October 2020. The show Mirzapur is a gangster drama where Kaleen Bhaiyya, the Kind of Mirzapur goes against the Pandit Brothers, Guddu and Bablu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by amazon prime video IN (@primevideoin) on Sep 29, 2

Salman Khan to produce a web series focusing on local sports in India?

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Actor Salman Khan is getting back to work and focusing on various projects. It is being reported that the actor will be backing a non-fiction web series that will focus on the local games in India. According to a daily, Salman Khan’s production house is working on several kinds of projects including a multi-episode series focusing on games. The plan is to put the spotlight on the sports stars who don’t get enough coverage and are even forgotten since the main focus has been cricket. The series will not only focus on Kabbadi and Hockey but also lesser highlighted sports like mountain biking and kayaking. The research is currently working on the project and the makers plan to roll by mid-2021. Salman Khan and his team are yet to confirm this news. Meanwhile, Salman Khan is set to resume shooting of Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai from October 2. He is also set to begin hosting Bigg Boss 14 from October 3. ALSO READ: Salman Khan to resume Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai shoot on October

Farhan Akhtar, Richa Chadha among others condemn officials for cremating Hathras rape victim without family’s permission

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Bollywood celebrities have condemned that the family of Hathras rape victim was allegedly not given the authority to perform the last rites of their daughter. In the videos that were being circulated online, around 2:30 am, the victim’s body was brought to the village. The officials were seen urging the family to perform the last rites immediately. “It appears that my sister has been cremated; the police are not telling us anything. We begged them to let us bring her body inside the house one last time, but they didn’t listen to us,” the 19-year-old girl’s brother told The Indian Express at 3.30 am Wednesday. “The culprits of Hathras incident against the girl will not be let go. An SIT has been formed to investigate the matter and it will submit a report within seven days. To ensure early justice, the case will be run in a fast track court,” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted on Wednesday. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to me over Hathras incident, he said that strictest o

Kangana Ranaut begins dance rehearsals for Thalaivi, choreographer Prashanna Babu shares pictures

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When COVID-19 hit the globe, shooting for many films including Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi was disrupted and came to a halt. But now with many films resuming shoots with all the necessary precautions in place, Kangana Ranaut too has begun with dance rehearsals for Thalaivi. Choreographer Prashanna Babu recently shared pictures with Kangana Ranaut during the dance rehearsals for Thalaivi. The young choreographer is elated to be working with Kangana for the second time after Manikarnika and expressed his happiness in his latest Instagram post. His caption read, "Finally back to work! Started with #dancerehearsal for the upcoming #legendary film #thalaivi ✨#jayalalitha Mam biopic.  Having an awesome rehearsal time and practicing with the #boldandthebeautiful the most humble person and #inspiring star actress #kanganaranaut mam @kanganaranaut mam. Can't wait for the #songshoot mam and it’s going to be choreographed by my master the evergreen #brindamaster @brinda_gopal.&qu

Mumbai Police summons Anurag Kashyap over the sexual assault allegations

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A couple of weeks ago, actress Payal Ghosh had accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault. She claimed that Anurag Kashyap tried to rape her and that actresses like Richa Chadha, Mahie Gill, and Huma Qureshi were one call away for his activities. After giving out some disturbing details of the situation, Payal Ghosh did not accept the legal notice sent to her by Richa Chadha for involving her name in this matter. Anurag Kashyap had also denied all the allegations against him and a lot of female celebrities have come ahead to stand in support of him. As per the reports, Mumbai Police has called Anurag Kashyap to Versova police station for questioning on October 1, at 11 AM. The filmmaker’s lawyer had released a statement to announce that Anurag Kashyap has denied all the allegations against him. As for Payal Ghosh, she met with various officials and has claimed that she will go on a hunger strike if not action is taken against the filmmaker. Also Read: Anurag Kashyap is not a child ab