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Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for COVID-19 (Ld)
2281 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive for COVID-19 (Ld)

Los Angeles, March 12 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson announced that they have tested positive for the novel coronavirus while filming in Australia. ## Hanks and Wilson, both 63, sought medical advice after experiencing symptoms of a cold in Queensland, the BBC quoted the actor as saying in an Instagram post on Thursday. ## Hanks wrote on Instagram: "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that come and went. Slight fevers too. ## "To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive." ## He said they would keep the world "posted and updated". ## "We Hanks' will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?" ## The couple will now spend time in isolation, he added. ## They had been on the Gold Coast, where Hanks was working on a film about the life of Elvis Presley. ## According to the Guardian newspaper, the cast and crew attached to the film received an email early Thursday morning instructing them to stay away from the set after a member of the production tested positive for the virus. ## In a statement the US production company behind the film, Warner Bros, said that it was "taking precautions" to protect its employees. ## According to the New York Times, production on Baz Luhrmann film, which currently does not yet have a title, was set to begin on Monday. ## Warner Bros added that it spans "over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and the loss of innocence in America". ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Rashami Desai's first look in 'Naagin 4' out
2281 days ago
TV

Rashami Desai's first look in 'Naagin 4' out

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) After entertaining the audience with her stint on 'Bigg Boss 13', actress Rashami Desai is now all set to be seen in the popular ongoing TV serial, 'Naagin 4'. The first look of Rashamai's character in the show is out.## Many videos are right now doing the rounds on the Internet in which the actress is seen shooting a Holi sequence for the daily soap. She looks gorgeous in white saree.## It is reported that Rashami has replaced Jasmin Bhasin, who played Nia Sharma's sister Nayantara in the show. Rashami and Jasmin had earlier shared screen space in "Dil Se Dil Tak".## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Karan Johar used to copy Jaya Prada's 'Dafli wale' dance steps
2281 days ago
Bollywood

Karan Johar used to copy Jaya Prada's 'Dafli wale' dance steps

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar's all-time favorite song is 'Dafli wale dafli bajaa', in the Rishi Kapoor-Jaya Prada starrer 'Sargam', which had released in 1979.## " 'Dafli...' song from the film 'Sargam' was indeed my most favorite song. During my childhood, I remember whenever my father asked me to dance on the song, I would dance on this song but on the steps of Jaya Pradaji instead of Chintu Ji (Rishi Kapoor)," Karan said.## Karan opened up on the "The Kapil Sharma Show", where he appeared with filmmaker Rohit Shetty to promote their upcoming co-production "Sooryavanshi", starring Akshay Kumar. Johar also opened up on Shetty.## "Rohit has a pulse of understanding the audience and his films have an immense level of action, emotion and drama, which reflects well at the box office. This is solely his craft," said Johar.## "Sooryavanshi" is scheduled to release on March 24.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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'Laadki' song in 'Angrezi Medium' talks of father-daughter bond
2281 days ago
Bollywood

'Laadki' song in 'Angrezi Medium' talks of father-daughter bond

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) After the peppy 'Kudi nu nachne de' in the upcoming 'Angrezi Medium', music composer duo Sachin-Jigar have released their new song for the same film, titled 'Laadki'.## A special video of "Kudi nu nachne de" has brought together top Bollywood actresses Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and Anushka Sharma, along with Radhika Madan who features in the film as hero Irrfan Khan's daughter.## Even as "Kudi nu nachne de" rocks the nation, Sachin-Jigar have released "Laadki", sung by Rekha Bharadwaj. The video features Kareena Kapoor and the lyrics depict a conversation between a father and a daughter.## The song, incidentally, was originally composed and released by Sachin-Jigar on "Coke Studio" in 2015.## Talking about the song, Sachin Sanghavi shared: " 'Laadki' is a song very close to our hearts. My daughter sang the original track with Rekha Bharadwaj and Kirtidan Gadhvi. Hence the emotional appeal of the song resonates within me at a personal level. For the film, we have collaborated with Rekhaji, retaining its flavor."## Jigar Saraiya shared: " 'Angrezi Medium' is the story of a father and daughter, much like our song 'Laadki', and hence when working on the film it was only apt to adapt Laadki for it. It also is a matter of pride for us that our original Gujarati song, written by Priya Saraiya, has been adapted in a Hindi film."## Homi Adajania's "Angrezi Medium" stars Irrfan Khan and Radhika Madan in the lead roles, with Deepak Dobariyal, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Dimple Kapadia. The film is a follow-up of the 2017 crossover hit comedy, "Hindi Medium".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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How Bollywood stars painted the town in Holi hues
2281 days ago
Bollywood

How Bollywood stars painted the town in Holi hues

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Karisma Kapoor celebrated the festival of colors with friends and family members.## Keeping the celebrations low-key, Kareena spent the day with her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, and son Taimur, and close family members. She shared a video of herself sporting a smudge of pink on her face, saying: "I think pink is my color. Agree?" She also posted a picture of Taimur dressed in a white kurta.## "Looks like pink is his color too," she said.## Karisma had fun with her children and posted a snapshot with her children. She can be seen throwing water balloons with her kids at her apartment.## Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Holi celebration was all about traditions she shared glimpses of her family's Holi puja.## Global icon Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas' Holi was also a family affair in Pune.## "We have already been living in color over the past few days. Literally," Priyanka shared on Instagram, adding: "Nick's first Holi was made so special being home. May everyone celebrating have a very happy and safe Holi."## Sunny Leone and Mira Rajput Kapoor were spotted partying with friends with husband Shahid Kapoor's initials painted onto her neck. Going down the natural route, Sara and Dia Mirza celebrated with flower petals instead of chemical-laced colors.## Varun Dhawan was spotted with ladylove Natasha Dalal as they celebrated Holi together this year. Varun wore a T-shirt with ‘Made In India' written on it and denim, while Natasha wore a multi-colored top with shorts and slippers.## Cricketer Hardik Panday took to Instagram to share pictures of Holi celebrations. He was accompanied by his girlfriend Natasa Stankovic.## Actor Kunal Kemmu celebrated Holi after almost 12 years, and all credit goes to his little daughter Inaaya.## Sharing a click of Inaaya from a Holi party, Kunal wrote on Instagram: "Thank you, children, for bringing back the joys and color and making me feel like a child once again. I haven't played Holi in the last 12 years and I thought I never would but thanks to inaaya I did go to her friend's holiday party and ended up having so much fun. Happy Holi everyone. Wishing all of you health happiness and a life filled with colors."## Veteran stars Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan shared throwback Holi photographs.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Gajraj Rao: Big roles started coming my way post 'Badhaai Ho'
2281 days ago
Bollywood

Gajraj Rao: Big roles started coming my way post 'Badhaai Ho'

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Actor Gajraj Rao has been in the industry for over 26 years, but it was his 2018 release 'Badhaai Ho' which actually brought him fame. According to him, it's been the "best second half of his life".## "After 'Badhaai Ho', more big and prominent roles started coming my way. Even the directors who never approached me started calling me. My life changed a lot after the success of 'Badhaai Ho'. People showered so much love upon me, started recognizing me. I feel blessed to be part of such a meaningful film. I am living the best second half of my life because of 'Badhaai Ho'," Gajraj told IANS.## Currently, Gajraj is being lauded for his performance in the gay rom-com "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan". In the movie, he has once again shared screen space with Neena Gupta after 'Badhaai Ho'.## Speaking of his bond with Neena, Gajraj said: "She is family now. I know her working style and she knows mine. So it has become easy for us to work with each other. We both share a very cordial relationship."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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The greatest ode to Lord Ram
2281 days ago
TV

The greatest ode to Lord Ram

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The 'Ramcharitmanas' is undoubtedly one of the greatest lyrical compositions in Hindi literature. Writing in the 16th century, Tulsidas chose to pen verses in Awadhi rather than Sanskrit, thus breaking with the literary tradition, and, importantly, making Lord Ram more relatable to the lay person.## Pavan K. Varma, author of the best-selling "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism's Greatest Thinker", has selected some of the most evocative stanzas from Ramcharitmanas, offering a succinct commentary for each that capture the very core of the original in "The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram: Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas; Selections & Commentaries," published by Westland.## While centering the philosophical aspect of the Ramcharitmanas -- the immutability of the soul over the merely corporeal; the transience of worldly pleasures; and the placing of wisdom above knowledge -- the book describes a devoted son, a loving sibling, a committed lover, an ideal ruler and also a human, almost bereft of divinity. Indeed, Ram is a god and a man; he is comprehensible.## "Tulsidas' seminal work employs a unique poetic linguistic tool that unravels even the most profound concepts with utmost simplicity, blending philosophy with breathtaking verse. Varma's compelling new selection and commentary achieve this effect by combining the aesthetics, romance, and imagery of the original work with the unadulterated spirituality that sparkles through the conduct of a great god," the publisher said in a statement.## Pavan K. Varma is a writer-diplomat and now in politics, where he was till recently an MP in the Rajya Sabha. He was an earlier advisor to the Chief Minister of Bihar, in the rank of a Cabinet minister.## He was Ambassador to several countries, and also Director of the Nehru Centre in London, official spokesperson of the MEA, and Press Secretary to the President of India. Author of over a dozen successful books, Pavan K. Varma was conferred an honorary doctoral degree for his contribution to the fields of diplomacy, literature, culture, and aesthetics by the University of Indianapolis in 2005.## He was also conferred the Druk Thuksey, Bhutan's highest civilian award, by the King of Bhutan in 2012. In 2018, on the instructions of the Shankaracharya of Sringeri, Varma was conferred an honorary doctorate by Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Makers of Kangana's 'Dhaakad' slam 'Baaghi 3' director Ahmed Khan
2281 days ago
Bollywood

Makers of Kangana's 'Dhaakad' slam 'Baaghi 3' director Ahmed Khan

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel called out 'Baaghi 3' director Ahmed Khan for making baseless statements about the former's sister's upcoming action film "Dhaakad".## In an interview with a publication, Ahmed reportedly said that female-led action films do not work and claimed that "Dhaakad" had been stalled following Ranaut's "Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi".## Responding to Ahmed's comments, Rangoli called him an "atrocious filmmaker". She also shared that Ahmed had called Kangana and even apologized to her over his remarks.## Not only this, but director Razneesh Ghai has also issued a statement rubbishing Ahmed's claim and said he is thinking of sending him a legal notice.## "Statements reported in this article by Ahmed Khan are absolutely false. A legal notice will be issued from our lawyers. The delusional statements and negativity are completely uncalled for. 'Dhaakad' is currently in pre-production and will go on the floors this June," Razneesh said.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Colorectal cancer on rise among young adults: Study
2281 days ago
Lifestyle

Colorectal cancer on rise among young adults: Study

London, March 11 (IANS) With the rise in incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) among adults, it could no longer be considered a disease of older people, according to a study.## Although men in older age groups are well recognised to have higher incidence of colonic and rectal cancer, there is little difference in the incidence rates between men and women aged below 40 years.## For the study, published in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery), the researchers from the University of Bristol, UK, examined data on adults, diagnosed with colorectal cancer in England between 1974 and 2015.## The CRC, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine).## According to the study, of the 1,145,639 CRC cases among adults aged over 20 years between 1974 and 2015, 2,594 cases were in the 20-29 year age group, 11,406 in the 30-39 year age group and 42,134 in the 40-49 year age group.## The most sustained increase was seen in adults aged 20-29 years, the study said. The magnitude of increases was similar in both sexes and across income levels, it added.## The most pronounced increases was in the southern regions of England, according to the researchers and added, young patients needed more treatment to achieve similar outcomes than older people.## Changes in incidence rates could be used to plan future screening policy, preventative strategies, research agendas as well as increasing public understanding that younger people must be aware of symptoms of colorectal cancer, the researchers said.## The University of Bristol, the research university in Bristol, England, is ranked 49th by the QS World University Rankings 2020. It's ranked in the top 10 of UK universities in 2020.##

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Arya's latest is first Tamil film to use Indian animation
2281 days ago
Kollywood

Arya's latest is first Tamil film to use Indian animation

Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Tamil star Arya's new film 'Teddy', directed by Shakti Soundarajan, is in the news for a special reason. 'Teddy' becomes the first Tamil film to use an Indian company to design a special animated character.## It also becomes the second Tamil film to use motion-capture technology, to bring to life a teddy bear.## In an interview, Director Soundarajan said: "Unlike the Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan', ours isn't an animated movie. The technology has been used only for one particular character. We roped in an artist to bring a special character, which will appear for 80 minutes, live on screen."## His previous film "Tik Tik Tik", a space-based theme, was also heavy on animation.## Motion capture or mo-cap refers to the process of recording movements of objects or people. The specialists place sensors all over an actor. The sensor then tracks their movements, allowing them to be mapped on a computer screen in real-time. Animators then create a virtual set for the movement to take place in. Director Shankar first used a form of mo-cap and 3D holograph for the song ''Kannodu Kanbathellam'' in Jeans (1998).## A few weeks ago, the makers released the song "En iniya thanimaye' from the film, which is a one-of-its-kind 3D lyrical video. The viral song has music composed by Imaan, lyrics by Madhan Karky and has been sung by Sid Sriram. Set to be released in summer 2020, the film features real-life couple Sayyeshaa and Arya.## Meanwhile, Arya is preparing for director Pa Ranjith's next film. It is speculated that he will play the role of a boxer who hails from north Chennai. He even shared a video of his chiseled body. He posted a video of his workout on Twitter stating: "Ranjith sir, all set! My love for sports coming alive on screen All set to face the boxers in the ring with @beemji sir for our next. It's the most challenging film of my career. Loving the experience. #Ranjith sir is just phenomenal."## For more and latest news about Kollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Manoj Bajpayee: Almost lost my life while shooting '1971' in Manali
2281 days ago
Bollywood

Manoj Bajpayee: Almost lost my life while shooting '1971' in Manali

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee has revealed that he almost lost his life that too, twice while shooting for his 2007 release, '1971'.## Bajpayee opened up about the incidents on Instagram while sharing his memories of shooting for the film in Manali, in extreme winter during which he was almost losing his life twice.## Sharing a poster of the movie, the actor wrote: "Some memories of making a film don't leave you!! 1971 is that film. winner of 2 national awards !! Loved every moment on the location in Manali in extreme winter... almost lost my life twice... can't forget those 60 days of filming!!"## Directed by Amrit Sagar, "1971" featured Manoj Bajpayee, Ravi Kishan, Piyush Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Manav Kaul, Kumud Mishra, and others.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi 3' sees a jump on Holi
2281 days ago
Bollywood

Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi 3' sees a jump on Holi

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) The festival of Holi worked wonders for the producers of 'Baaghi 3' as the film saw a jump in numbers on the day of the festival, which was the fifth day after release.## The collections of the film on Tuesday stood at Rs 14.05 cr, which is a significant jump from the film's collection on Monday.## Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted: 'Baaghi 3' jumps on Day 5, #Holi festivities give it a big push... Biz multiplies across circuits, despite several screens starting shows post 3 pm... Mass circuits are fantastic... Fri Rs 17.50 cr, Sat Rs 16.03 cr, Sun Rs 20.30 cr, Mon Rs 9.06 cr, Tue Rs 14.05 cr. Total: Rs 76.94 cr. #India biz."## It remains to be seen if the film continues with the growth in numbers, or starts to record a slump Wednesday onward.## Directed by Ahmed Khan, "Baaghi 3" released in India on March 6. The action drama sees Tiger Shroff returning as Ronnie. In the third film, he goes to Syria and singlehandedly takes on an entire army to rescue his brother, played by Riteish Deshmukh. The movie also features Shraddha Kapoor and Ankita Lokhande.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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