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Four men held outside house of Alok Verma, who was stripped of charge as CBI chief

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Four men allegedly loitering outside the CBI director Alok Verma’s residence were held by his personal security officers (PSOs) on Thursday morning, a police officer said.

The men, Prashant Kumar, Vinit Kumar Gupta, Ajay Kumar and Dhiraj Kumar Singh, identified themselves as officers of the Intelligence Bureau, to the security team, according to the police. They have submitted their identity proofs and government health scheme and Aadhaar cards.

“Identify proofs being carried by the suspects have so far suggested that they are IB officers. We are verifying the authenticity of the documents,” said an officer on condition of anonymity.

The men, in plain clothes, were allegedly caught from the front and back gates of Verma’s high-secure residence at Janpath Road. They had come in two private cars.

“They had been spotted loitering around for a long time since the early hours. They were finally detained after their behaviour aroused suspicion,” said an officer.

 

Stress in middle-age can impair memory, reduce brain size

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People more stressed out during middle-age are more likely to suffer memory loss and have a reduced brain size, say researchers, including one of an Indian-origin.

The study found that people with higher levels of cortisol — a hormone linked to stress — performed worse on memory and other cognitive tasks than peers of the same age with average cortisol levels.

The higher cortisol in the blood was also associated with smaller brain volumes.

“Cortisol affects many different functions, so it is important to fully investigate how high levels of the hormone may affect the brain,” said lead author Justin B. Echouffo-Tcheugui, from the Harvard University.

“Memory loss and brain shrinkage were found in the study’s middle-age participants before the onset of any symptoms,” Echouffo-Tcheugui added.

For the study, reported in the journal Neurology, the team included over 2,000 adults in their 40s and 50s, who were then examined for fasting blood cortisol levels and brain volume, as well as memory and thinking skills. They also underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure brain volume.

“In our quest to understand cognitive ageing, one of the factors attracting significant interest and concern is the increasing stress of modern life,” said Sudha Seshadri, Professor at University of Texas.

“One of the things we know in animals is that stress can lead to cognitive decline.

“In this study, higher morning cortisol levels in a large sample of people were associated with worse brain structure and cognition,” Seshadri said.

The researchers suggested that it is important for physicians to counsel people with higher cortisol levels on ways to reduce stress, such as getting enough sleep and engaging in moderate exercise.

The team asked whether having APOE4, a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease, might be associated with higher cortisol level.

This did not prove to be the case, the researchers said.

Cowardly acts will not dissuade me: Jagan

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YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, who was injured in a knife attack by a youth at Visakhapatnam airport on Thursday, said such cowardly acts will not dissuade him from working for the people.

The Leader of Opposition, who sustained an injury on his left shoulder, tweeted that he is safe.

“To everyone worried about my safety, I’d like to inform you that I am safe. God’s grace and the love, concern & blessings of the people of Andhra Pradesh will protect me,” he tweeted.

“Such cowardly acts will not dissuade me but only strengthen my resolve to work for the people of my state,” he added.

Jagan was attacked by a waiter when he was in the VIP lounge, waiting for a flight to Hyderabad. The attacker was overpowered by security personnel and handed over to police.

After being administered first aid at Visakhapatnam airport, Jagan boarded a flight to Hyderabad. After landing here, he drove to a city hospital for further treatment.

IANS

With 20 TN seats vacant, it will be mini-assembly poll

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A total of 20 assembly seats are vacant in Tamil Nadu as of Thursday following the Madras High Court judgment in the AIADMK MLAs case and it will be a sort of mini-assembly elections if bypolls are to held simultaneously.

The bypolls for 20 seats will be an acid test for the leadership of Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, DMK President M.K. Stalin and the sidelined AIADMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran, now an independent legislator, said a political analyst.

“Normally bypolls are to be held within six months of a seat falling vacant. Owning to the death of MLAs — M.Karunanidhi (Tiruvarur) and A.K.Bose (Thiruparankundram) two seats are vacant.

“The Madras High Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu Speaker P. Dhanapal’s decision to disqualify 18 dissident AIADMK legislators, taking the total of vacant seats to 20. If the bypolls are held by the Election Commission then it will be a sort of mini-assembly elections,” political analyst John Arokiasamy told IANS.

“The Election Commission cannot postpone holding bypolls for 20 constituencies leaving. The people need their representatives in the assembly with more than three years left for the assembly polls,” he said.

There are various possibilities of holding the bypolls separately or along with the Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

According to him, it is advantage DMK if the bypolls are held. Even if DMK wins 10 seats then the stability of the AIADMK government will be an issue.

“The bypolls if held for 20 seats will be like a mini assembly poll. It will put to test the leadership of Palaniswami, Stalin and Dhinakaran,” Arokiasamy said.

He said the polls will also test the strength of two leaves symbol of AIADMK under the current party leadership.

Differing with him another analyst S. Raveenthran Thuraiswamy told IANS: “In my view the bypolls will be held along with the Lok Sabha polls. The split in AIADMK is between two major castes-Gounder and Devars. The Devar community will back Dhinakaran while the Gounder will back Palaniswami. The DMK may not get any advantage but may lose the votes of these two castes,” Thuraiswamy said.

Meanwhile Stalin in a statement said the bypolls for the 20 assembly constituencies should be held immediately.

In the 235-member Assembly, the AIADMK has 115 members followed by the DMK with 88, Congress eight, one of the IUML, one Independent, the Speaker and 20 vacant seats (18 disqualified and two dead). Besides, there is a nominated member.

Three legislators though belonging to three different parties won their seats under the AIADMK’s two leaves symbol. Of that, one legislator Karunas is openly supporting Dhinakaran.

Reacting to the judgement in the MLAs disqualification case, Dhinakaran told reporters: “We will discuss with the 18 legislators and decide on the future course of action.” He said it was “an experience for us”.

“If the 18 disqualified legislators decide to go on appeal against the decision, then we will go for an appeal,” Dhinakaran said.

Speaking to reporters after the Madras High Court verdict the advocate for 18 disqualified legislators N. Raja Senthoor Pandian said there are three options — appeal to the Supreme Court, face bypolls or prefer an appeal and face the bypolls.

A spokesperson of PMK N.Vinobha said that the Election Commission has to hold the bypolls for Thiruparankundram and Tiruvarur constituencies by February 2019.

The PMK, as a policy, does not contest in bypolls.

Queried whether the party would continue with that policy if bypolls are held for 20 seats simultaneously Vinobha said: “Two scenarios are there. The bypolls could be held separately or held together with Lok Sabha polls. The party high command would take a decision on that.”

IANS

SC to hear Maharashtra’s plea on activists probe on Oct 29

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The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a Maharashtra government’s plea against a High Court order disallowing more probe time to the state police to investigate five activists accused of being linked to banned Maoist outfit.

The Bombay High Court in its October 24 order had set-aside the Special Court’s order permitting another 90 days time to the Maharashtra Police to complete its investigation against Varavara Rao, Gautam Navlakha, Sudha Bharadwaj, Arun Ferreira and Vernon Gonzales.

The Special Court hearing the trial had on September 2, granted the extension to the state police as is permissible under Section 43(d) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

The apex court’s three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Thursday directed the listing of the matter on October 29 as Maharashtra government’s lawyer Nishant Kanteshwarkar mentioned it for an urgent hearing.

Kanteshwarkar told the court that if the Bombay High Court order was not stayed, then the accused “urban naxals” may apply for bail and even secure it.

While Navlakha was granted relief from remand by the Delhi High Court, the others were put under house arrest, which will end on Friday.

IANS

The difficulty of being Siddaramaiah or DK Shivakumar in the new Congress-JD(S) order

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The two men most important to the Congress party in Karnataka – former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and water resources minister DK Shivakumar – are the hardest hit by the party’s decision to face the November 3 bye-elections to two Assembly and three Lok Sabha seats jointly with arch rival-turned-alliance partner JD(S).

If Siddaramaiah is the mass leader in the Congress, Shivakumar is the man who does all the backroom work and ensures that the party’s intent and wishes are carried out. They don’t like each other, but both are in the same boat over these bye-elections, as sacrificial goats for the larger cause that their party espouses.

Both are self-made politicians from the Old Mysuru region, who have worked their way up the party ranks and have the arrogance to mark it. If Shivakumar was former Chief Minister SM Krishna’s go-to man, Siddaramaiah was the same for former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Both are considered sharp strategists and men who can win elections – Siddaramaiah by eloquence and governance, Shivakumar with money and muscle.

Shivakumar has been a Congress man right from 1985, when he contested and lost against Deve Gowda of the Janata Party (later Janata Dal) at his Assembly constituency of Sathanur. Since then, he has won all elections from this seat, and the subsequently redesigned and renamed seat of Kanakapura, against the Janata Dal, including once in 1989 as an independent when the Congress denied him a ticket. He defeated the current Chief Minister, Deve Gowda’s son HD Kumaraswamy, in Sathnur in 1999, and ensured the defeat of Kumaraswamy’s wife Anitha against his brother, DK Suresh, in the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha bye-election in 2013. The only other defeat that he suffered in his career was also against Deve Gowda, in the 2002 Kanakapura Lok Sabha bye-election.

The rivalry between him and Deve Gowda-Kumaraswamy is almost the stuff of legend. It is incomprehensible to the Congress and JD(S) party workers how their leaders could have buried the hatchet in this manner, when they were forced by politics to work together. In the Old Mysuru districts of Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagaram, Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan and Tumakuru, Congress-JD(S) loyalties have split families vertically. There are self-designated Congress and JD(S) villages, who do not speak to each other, have periodic fights and no relations, whatsoever.

Two of the five seats in the bye-elections – Ramanagaram Assembly segment and Mandya Lok Sabha constituency – fall in the Old Mysuru region. Ramanagaram is one of the two seats that Kumaraswamy contested and won. He chose to retain Channapatna and field his wife Anitha from Ramanagaram. The Congress-JD(S) alliance worked out by Rahul Gandhi has now pushed the party loyalist Shivakumar and his brother, Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh, into the unenviable situation of ensuring the victory of their bitter opponents.

Shivakumar has largely run away to Ballari, the other hard-to-win Lok Sabha seat in this bye-poll, which he is tasked to wrest from the grip of BJP leader B Sriramulu and his close friend Janardhan Reddy. However, he and Suresh had to address Congress party workers in Ramanagaram and convince them to support Anitha for the sake of “the larger good” of keeping the BJP away from governance.

The Congress workers are trying to put on a good face, but most are miserable at this turn of events. “We are also not in a position to say anything to them. This is a decision forced upon us by the High Command. We agree in principle, but how can we change decades of rivalry with one stroke?” a Congress leader from Old Mysuru asked.

Siddaramaiah is in almost as hard a place as Shivakumar. Once the chief lieutenant of Deve Gowda and the man who built the JD(S) along with him as the state unit’s president, Siddaramaiah exited the party when Kumaraswamy began getting more prominence. After building his entire career on anti-Congressism, Siddaramaiah went to that party as a new convert, and initially had a very tough time convincing their workers that he was their man now. Every action of his since has been put through the lens of ‘does it favour the JD(S)?’ Many Congress workers and the party’s old hands don’t trust him. But Siddaramaiah has the trust of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who made him the state’s CM – something that Deve Gowda refused to do. The bitterness has been such that Deve Gowda and Siddaramaiah refused to meet each other or even talk to each other till as late as 2016, when a Cauvery crisis forced a truce.

Officially, they are now on the same side and addressed a joint press conference with Siddaramaiah sitting between Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy, with Shivakumar sitting next to the CM as well. Siddaramaiah holds Kumaraswamy responsible for the old break with Deve Gowda, and feels that this son of his mentor belittled him at every given opportunity. Under pressure from Rahul Gandhi and in deep sorrow over his defeat in his home constituency Chamundeshwari in the state Assembly elections in May that threw up a hung Assembly, Siddaramaiah consented to the ruling alliance in Karnataka with his former party JD(S) under Kumaraswamy. His deciding not to campaign in Ramanagaram for the bye-election is a clear sign that he has not been able to stomach the situation yet.

The former CM, however, did visit Mandya, which again is a hot-bed of Congress-JD(S) animosity. He addressed a press conference where he stuck to a tired line: “Congress and JD(S) may have fought each other (in the past), but in order to face communal forces in the interest of the country, we have formed an alliance.” Siddaramaiah also met with Congress workers in KR Nagar of his home district of Mysuru, which is part of the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, and tried to convince them to vote for the JD(S). His situation in Mandya is slightly easier than Shivakumar’s in Ramanagaram, as the alliance candidate put up by the JD(S) is LR Shivarame Gowda, a long-time Congress man who switched sides in 2017.

TNM

Cong-JDS coalition will win by-polls inspite of initial hitches

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Congress-JD(S) victory in the November 3 by-polls, former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah Wednesday said both the parties would work for the coalition’s win despite “initial hitches”.

“See for many years both parties have fought against each other, so there will be initial hitches. But it will be OK… everyone will work together in the election,” he told reporters at Mysuru.

Stating that the perceived lack of understanding between workers of both parties would in no way affect the election results, the Congress leader sought to know why anyone would support the BJP.

“If there is some other candidate I can understand, but in this case, it is only between BJP and Congress-JD(S) alliance,” he said.

Bypolls for three Lok Sabha constituencies- Shivamogga, Ballari and Mandya– and two assembly constituencies– Ramanagara and Jamkhandi will take place on November 3.

The counting of votes will be on November 6.

Congress has fielded candidates in Jamkhandi and Ballari and the JD(S) in Shivamogga, Ramanagara and Mandya.

To a question about lack of understanding between the coalition partners at the grass root level in Mandya, the Congress Legislature party chief said his party workers would work for the JD(S) candidate’s win and that was the reason behind his visit to the constituency Wednesday.

The Congress and JD(S), which had bitterly fought each other during the May 12 assembly elections in the state, especially in old Mysuru region, joined hands to form a coalition government as the state assembly polls threw up a hung verdict.

Mandya Lok Sabha constituency comes under the old Mysuru region and is dominated by Vokkaligas, a community considered as JD(S)’s strong vote bank.

As Congress too has a considerable vote base in the region, a section of local party leaders and workers are said to have strong reservations against their leadership’s decision to leave the seat for the JD(S).

Asked about BJP’s claim that the coalition government would fall after the by-polls, Siddaramaiah retorted that the saffron party had been claiming so from the day the Congress-JD(S) government assumed power.

“By repeatedly making such claims, they (BJP) have destabilised themselves,” he said.

The by-elections were necessitated after BJP’s

B S Yeddyurappa (Shivamogga), B Sriramalu (Ballari) and

C S Puttaraju of JD(S) (Mandya) resigned as MPs on their election to the assembly in May this year.

By-polls to Jamkhandi assembly seat was caused by the death of Congress MLA Siddu Nyamagouda, while Ramanagara fell vacant after Kumaraswamy gave up the seat, preferring Chennapatna.

PTI

Laboure dies in mudslide at construction site in Bengaluru

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Construction labour died in bangalore on Wednesday after he was trapped in a mudslide at a construction site at Bhavya Layout on Jakkur Main Road, in the city’s northern fringes. Another worker suffered grievous injuries and three others have been sent to the hospital for treatment for minor injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Madhusudhan, who is a native of Shidlaghatta. The incident took place at 12 pm on Wednesday. According to reports, the police have stated that the accident took place at a construction site in Navya Nagar in Jakkur, where the man was working at the construction site of a house. The workers had been standing in a pit which they had dug for the purpose of building pillars, when the pile of mud which had been dug out fell back into the pit, burying them. While three men survived with injuries, Madhusudhan died from the impact as he was buried deep under the mud.

The Karnataka Fire and Emergency Department officials responded to the call after an alarm was raised by labourers present at the spot. They were joined by police officials from Amruthahalli Police Station.

Jayananda, SI told media, “One person who was digging for the purpose of laying the foundation was killed after mud fell on top of him. We immediately reached the spot to help others who were stuck.”

Police have booked the house owner, Chandrasekhar Reddy, on charges of negligence.

In February, in a similar incident, three construction workers died in Bengaluru as an under-construction building collapsed in Kasavanahalli. As many as 15 persons were buried under the debris at the construction site. The building had been under construction for six years and the construction work had been stopped for two years due to reasons unknown.

 

I-T Department seizes Rs 37 lakh, jewellery from Delhi Minister

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The Income Tax (I-T) Department said on Thursday it has seized Rs 37 lakh in cash and jewellery worth about Rs 2 crore from Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot and his family members.

“We have recovered cash worth Rs 37 lakh and jewellery of about Rs 2 crore from the residence and business premises of Gahlot and his family members during the raids conducted in the second week of this month,” Department spokesperson Subhi Ahluwalia told IANS.

However, an I-T official, requesting anonymity, said that additional jewellery worth Rs 28 lakh was also seized from a bank locker in the names of Gahlot and his wife.

The Department had conducted raids at 16 business and residential premises of Gahlot and his family members related to two companies — Brisk Infrastructure and Developer Pvt Ltd and Corporate International Financial Services Pvt Ltd over tax evasion allegations.

The raids too place in Vasant Kunj, Paschim Vihar, Najafgarh and Gurugram.

I-T officials had earlier claimed that it they found documents showing the Delhi Cabinet Minister evaded Rs 120 crore in taxes.

The documents recovered from the Minister’s premises showed office boys, peons and other employees to have been extended loans and to be holding equity worth Rs 70 crore in several “shell” companies.

Gahlot holds the portfolios of Transport, Law, Revenue, Information Technology and Administrative Reforms in the Delhi Cabinet.

IANS

Bollywood Buzz

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Allah Rakha Rahman Directs Shah Rukh Khan

Music maestro, Allah Rakha Rahman directed Shah Rukh Khan for the 1st time as they created magic to bring alive the official Hockey World Cup Video: Jai Hind Hind, Jai India. The Hockey World Cup song titled Jai Hind Hind, Jai India, in itself has pulsating rhythm composed by Allah Rakha Rahman & magical lyrics penned by Gulzar. The music video will showcase the new India & have visual elements from the contemporary & urbane to the grass root India even, as it’s the core of hockey & Team India. The electric video together with the HWC Song are sure to inspire every Indian to get behind Hockey, as the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 kick starts in a month’s time. The song & the video are slated to release at the end of the month when Team India returns from the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat. SRK last week took to twitter extending his support & pledging his heartbeat for Indian Hockey saying, “Mera dil hockey ke liye bahot tez dhadakta hai.” Cheering the Men in Blue to get the cup back home, SRK in his tweet also termed hockey, “the pride of India” and urged everyone to get behind the Team India & support to the game. With SRK & Allah Rakha Rahman combining forces to inspire one & all, it is certain that the sport will attract a larger fan base, as India takes on rest of the world at Bhubaneswar come Nov, 2018. For Allah Rakha Rahman Jai Hind Hind, Jai India marks a return to directing a music video after the legendary Vande Matram that he directed back in 1997 and his internal brief to the team that comprised lighting genius & celebrated cinematographer, Ravi Varman is for the video to showcase the India that he loves & the India that is, today. Having composed the tune, it is Allah Rakha Rahman who offered his services to direct the music video as his tribute to his motherland: India. The Opening Ceremony of the HWC 2018 is slated for 27th Nov, 2018 and will showcase both the maestros of cinema & music, Shah Rukh Khan & Allah Rakha Rahman, respectively live. World Cup is scheduled to set stage from 28th Nov, 2018 to 16th Dec, 2018 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. A total of 16 nations will be participating in the tournament wherein each team will play 3 matches during the league stage over the span of 12 days before 4 cross-over matches take place on 10th Dec, 2018 & 11th Dec, 2018.

Sanjay Khan – Actor, Producer, Director Sanjay Khan Now Turns A Writer!

Sanjay Khan, who is known for his brilliant work in Hindi cinema & television, began his journey in the industry with Satyan Bose & Chetan Anand’s Haqeeqat way back in the year 1964. This was followed by the blockbuster hit, Dosti which won the National Film Award for “Best Feature Film” in Hindi that year. Best remembered for hit films like Ek Phool Do Mali, Intaqam, Mela, Abdulla amongst the rest, Sanjay Khan later turned producer & director with Chandi Sona (1977), Abdullah (1980) & Kala dhandha Gore Log (1986). Sanjay has bagged accolades like The Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award (1993), National Citizens Awards twice, American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin, The Gem of India Award for Excellence (1993), Honor of Lifetime Achiever Award (1996), The Millennium Achievers (2000), The Lifetime Achievement Award by Screen Star (2009). In 1990, he also starred in & directed the historical television series, The Sword of Tipu Sultan based on Bhagwan S Gidwani’s best-selling novella. Sanjay Khan was grievously injured when a fire broke out on the sets of the TV series in the year 1989 and was hospitalized for over a year where he underwent 73 surgeries. An actor, producer & director, Sanjay Khan is now all set to be an author with the launch of his debut autobiography on 28th Oct, 2018, titled, “The Best Mistakes Of My Life”, the book chronicles Sanjay Khan’s life on & off the celluloid silver screen. Sanjay Khan said, “The Best Mistakes of My Life published by Penguin India, is a journey through my mistakes in other words learning experiences that helped me become the person that I am today. No person is perfect and it is our mistakes that make us stronger. I hope the audience too takes to my journey, the same way I have.”

Karan Johar Celebrates 20 Years Of The Release Of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ With A Big Bang

Not only the film, but also the iconic music of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has been a landmark in the film industry. It set precedence in film marketing & sales & broke all records Lalit Pandit & Jatin Pandit have created history along with lyricist Sameer Anjaan. It gave a revered place & recognition to the film in that era. Today after 20 years the music is still benchmark for good music space. The estranged music director duo who are brothers in real life were spotted together at the 20 years of celebration of film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, with which Karan Johar had actually made his debut as a director. Along with Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Rani Mukerjee, Kajol, Twinkle Khanna, Farida Jalal, Sanjay Kapoor and of course Karan Johar and his mother Hiroo Johar. Karan wistfully recollected how every top heroine of the day had refused to be part of the film with Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol and how ultimately he decided to cast the 17 year old Rani Mukerjee who had just 1 one release, Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat & 1 film, Gulaam on the floors when he had signed her. Twinkle Khanna who made a surprise entry at the function declared that if only she had agreed to work in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai with Shah Rukh Khan, it could have emerged as a big flop

Big B & Aamir Khan Dance For The 1st Ever Time

Yash Raj Films mega action adventure Thugs of Hindostan has stunned audiences worldwide with its larger than life, extravagant trailer that has made it the biggest film to come out of Bollywood in years. This visual spectacle about an epic war & adventure on the high seas, is releasing this Diwali. The film has managed an incredible casting coup of this generation by bringing together 2 of the biggest icons of Hindi cinema Big B & Aamir Khan for the 1st time ever on celluloid silver screen and to make this even more interesting, looks like the 2 have also danced together in the film! Prabhudheva, whose choreography sets benchmarks each time, has directed this song titled Vashmalle (Dance your heart out & make merry). Prabhudheva always leaves his mark with high energy dance numbers that boast of unique dance moves. “Vashmalle” too will stand out because Amitabh Bachchan & Aamir Khan are seen dancing their heart out in the film. Sukhwinder Singh & Vishal Dadlani have sung this anticipated number while celebrated lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned its supremely catchy lyrics. Ace music composers Ajay-Atul have created this track. Thugs of Hindostan co-stars Katrina Kaif & Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film is all set to treat audiences across India with the biggest jaw-dropping action sequences seen by audiences on screen to date. With its edge-of-the-seat thrills & a visually immersive experience, YRF’s out & out entertainer, Thugs of Hindostan, is all set to release on 8th Nov, 2018, a national holiday, in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu.

Veteran Actor Asrani In A Play Titled “Welcome Zindegi”!

The veteran actor Asrani is all set to act in the play “Welcome Zindegi”, produced by Sanjay Jha. “Welcome Zindagi” centers around the lead character Ashutosh a retiring Government servant & his family including Indu his wife, Setu his daughter & Aayush his son. Being a miser & old fashioned Ashutosh never paid any attention to his family’s needs proclaiming it to do it once he gets retirement. The Comical play will take you to the journey of fun, laughter & emotions. The play will premiere on 28th Oct, 2018 in Mumbai.

‘Mukti Bhawan’ All Set For Release In Japan

Mukti Bhawan/Hotel Salvation distributed by C International Sales (CIS) has been sold in over 50 International territories including UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany, Middle East, Japan, Taiwan, France, Spain, South Africa, Portugal, South Korea and Italy amongst others and invited to over 70 International Film Fest’s around the globe. The film has been released in over 25 countries and is now scheduled for a theatrical release in Japan titled Ganges Ni Kaeru on 27th Oct, 2018. Written & directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani, Hotel Salvation follows a son faced with his father’s untimely demand to go and die in the holy city of Varanasi and attain salvation. The film starring Adil Hussain, Lalit Behl, Geetanjali Kulkarni & Palomi Ghosh and has won over 30 International awards, including the Grand Prix Enrico Fulchignoni, the UNESCO Gandhi Medal during its premiere at Venice & 2 National Awards in the year 2017.

Jasmin Bhasin On Casting Couch Syndrome

The #MeToo movement has been gaining a lot of momentum and women from all walks of life have been talking about their stories of harassment at work. Jasmin Bhasin, too, talks about how once a filmmaker asked her to strip down, to judge if she had a “bikini body”. The incident took place 5 years back, when Jasmin was a model and was scheduled to meet a casting director, who was known for his Gujarati & Hindi films, as he was auditioning for his next film. Since the meeting was set, I went to meet him. I sensed that something was wrong by the way he spoke. In fact, the 1st ever question was enough to make me feel awkward. He asked me, ‘What will you do to become an actress and to what extent can you go?’ Being naïve at that time, I replied “What more I can do, I left my city & home and I am living here & struggling.’ I realized that I did not at all “understand” what he was trying to say,” Jasmin says. It was then that the director demanded that the actor take off her clothes so that he could see how she looked in a bikini. “In cases like these, you know you can’t fight, so I told him I was not in the best possible shape to flaunt a 2 piece and the brief given to me was that the girl’s character is not supposed to wear a bikini. I immediately left saying that my agency will get back to him.” she says. Strength is what helps in these situations, says Jasmin. “That sexual harassment exists can’t be denied, but one needs to be strong. Girls should know how to work in their own conditions & not trust anyone, unknown, so easily. It is important to be courageous and this is the right time to take a stand and I am happy that at last this is happening,” she says.

Uma Da Cunha Rebrands Her Film India Worldwide Into “On Global Screens”

The veteran film historian & curator Uma Da Cunha is privileged to have been part of India’s independent cinema movement over the last 5 decades through its innumerable highs & lows. The year 2018 marks 2 decades since she 1st ever started editing & publishing the magazine Film India Worldwide. Then, as now, the aim has been to champion Indian independent films on the global stage. With this in mind, Uma Da Cunha has decided to re-branded her magazine under the rebranded title On Global Screens, which is planned to coincide with the opening of 20th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Fest with Star (25th Oct, 2018 to 1st Nov, 2018). The OGS magazine will continue the legacy of Film India Worldwide, as a news journal, arguably India’s only publication focused on its independent & regional cinema movement. It will cover India’s vibrant filmmaking spectrum: art house, independent, debutante & regional language work, short films & documentaries, books on cinema, views & reviews. It will feature regularly, in advance, upcoming work from both debutante & master filmmakers, just as it celebrates India’s cinematic achievements the world over. It is designed to be of special interest to film professionals, fest organizers & programmers, as well as to academics, journalists, researchers & libraries, nationally & internationally. The On Global Screens (OGS) banner endeavors to occupy an exclusive space, spotlighting the lost and often forgotten independent film & filmmaker. It is an embodiment of our longstanding efforts to link India’s many cinemas to international opportunities, sparking dialogue, business & recognition. OGS will support quality cinema and provide services including subtitling in English, casting & film fest programming & consultancy. Stay tuned to www.bollyy.com for more information on On Global Screens.

Teaser Of Vidyut Jammwal Starrer ‘Junglee’ Released!

After producing one of the most-awaited family Comedy of the year Badhaai Ho, Junglee Pictures is all set to present the teaser of their next big family adventure Junglee. Starring one of the biggest action heroes Vidyut Jammwal, the film is directed & voiceover introduces us to the story of this jungle. By revealing just a glimpse of the plot, the by now Hollywood film Chuck Russell (maker of The Mask & The Scorpion King. The teaser takes one through the breath-taking visuals of the forest as a teaser has managed to create quite an impact leaving the audiences excited for more. The family action adventure film revolves around the incredible friendship between a man & elephant. Vidyut, Jammwal sometime back, had also posted an adorable picture online introducing the elephant and his very dear friend “Bhola”, giving us a peek into his unique bond they share. Talking about the teaser, actor Vidyut Jammwal said, “Junglee has been a truly unique experience. Becoming one with nature and being welcomed into the world of the animals was just incredible. It taught me so much about the wonderful relationship that can exist between man & animal and it definitely brought me closer to my own craft as an artist & my abilities as a human being. I can’t wait for everyone to join us in our adventure starting with the teaser we’ve just launched.” Directed by Hollywood Filmmaker Chuck Russell & produced by Junglee Pictures, the film is all set to release on 5th Apr, 2019.

Pyarelal Ji Finds His Guru In Maniesh Paul On The Sets Of “Indian Idol 10”

For the 1st time ever in this season, the upcoming episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s singing reality show Indian Idol 10 featured a 40 piece orchestra which created a magical musical experience along with the presence of legendary composer Pyarelal ji. The top 8 contestants from Indian Idol 10 took the viewers on a musical extravaganza this weekend with melodious songs from Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s life. In the show, Maniesh Paul always jokes around as being the Guruji of the contestants but the tables turned this time when Pyarelal ji declared that he has finally found his Guruji and he is none other than Maniesh Paul. Pyarelal ji loves Maniesh Paul & his ability to make people laugh. The whacky anchor brings his own flavor of humor & zany energy to the iconic show and leaves everyone in splits, right from the judges to the contestants & audiences too. Filled with full zest & joy, the anchor always keeps the show lively & full of fun.

Comedy Circus Artiste Paritosh Tripathi Enjoys Navratri With His Fans

Paritosh Tripathi who is well known for his different avatars, hosting & anchoring skills was seen enjoying this auspicious festival of Navratri with his fans at Kora Kendra grounds, Borivali. TRP mama, Paritosh shook a leg & played garba too. The host is making his long awaited Bollywood debut with the upcoming release Kashi starring Sharman Joshi slated for release on 26th Oct, 2018. He plays the role of “Rangeela” in the film, who stands strong with his friend through thick & thin times. With 1000’s of fans waiting to hear him take this stage, everyone enjoyed interacting with him and needless to mention, Paritosh Tripathi loved this meet & greet with his fans.

ZEE5 To Premiere Horror Comedy ‘Nanu Ki Jaanu’

ZEE5 is now all set to digitally premiere the horror comedy Nanu Ki Jaanu on 18th Oct, 2018 to enthrall audiences. Written & directed by Faraz Haider, Nanu Ki Jaanu is a bizarre horror comedy. Couched in robust humor with Abhay Deol & Patralekhaa, it is a quirky film that has its moments of brilliance. The story is about a Delhi land mafia agent, Nanu (Abhay Deol) who faces problems in his personal & work life as an unwanted person occupies a new flat that he wants to usurp. From Padman, Veere Di Wedding, Mulk, Parmanu et al in Hindi to Faster Fene, Gulabjaam, Mercury et al in Marathi & Tamil respectively, ZEE5 continues to digitally premiere week after week blockbuster movies across languages.

Bappi Lahiri Performed At Navi Mumbai Bengali Association (Nmba) Durgotsav 2018’s Grand Finale

Bappi Lahiri performed on Navami (18th Oct, 2018) at Durga Puja celebration by Navi Mumbai Bengali Association (NMBA) (Vashi Kalibari) while diva singer Jaspinder Narula performed on Ashtami (17th Oct, 2018) at CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Hall No. 1, Sector 30, Vashi, Opposite Centre One Mall (next to Assam Bhavan). NMBA, being the foremost social organization for Bengalis in Navi Mumbai, has taken a major pledge towards positive contribution to the community & society at-large. In its 39th year, NMBA Durgotsav 2018 was bigger than ever before, in its scale, grandeur & epitome. It is the biggest Durgotsav Mohatsav in entire Mumbai & Navi Mumbai. This year, the Puja was being held from 15th Oct, 2018 till 19th Oct, 2018 at a brand new locale of CIDCO Exhibition Centre. It’s fully Air-conditioned Hall of around 45000 sq.ft. Around 5 lakhs of people took take part in this 5 day long mega-festival. The biggest attraction of NMBA Durgotsav 2018 was its theme “The Great Bengal Pavilion” the grand display of Bengal Art & Culture. Durga Idol was around 20 ft height, made up of natural artifacts of Bengal. Substantial portion of the revenue generated from this event, through individual donations & corporate sponsorship, was for the construction of an ambitious “Senior Citizen Living Project” especially one which will provide housing for senior citizens, who live in this city all by themselves. The facility will have provision to coach economically challenged children by the residents. It will have a fully equipped multipurpose hall for coaching & workshops. In fact, a Kala Bhavan for classes on Art & Culture is part of the design. There will be separate rooms for guests/relatives of the residents to come and visit a separate hall for meditation & prayer and a Bengali restaurant/pantry for the residents. This will be made available to the residents at a very reasonable price. NMBA also runs a “Home For Cancer Patients”, a unique social initiative by NMBA, where subsidised accommodation & varied other free facilities are provided to the patients coming to Mumbai for cancer treatments irrespective of their cast, creed, religion, faith et al. NMBA also render service for varied social initiative.

ZEE Maharashtra Kusti Dangal Kickstarted

Wrestling gets a shot in the arm, with Zee Talkies innovative franchise based format of this traditional sport, “Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal”. The tournament was held from 2nd Nov, 2018 to 18th Nov, 2018 at The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium known as Balewadi Stadium, Pune with 6 teams across the state participating in it. People who love the sport have been excited about this show, and finally, the Big Reveal happened on 19th Oct, 2018. The 6 teams representing different cities across Maharashtra had 12 players each, and the team members & the team owners was introduced at this event. Over 100+ State, National & International Champs were a part of “Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal”.

Taapsee’s Character Rumi In Manmarziyaan Inspires Young Indian Women

For an actor, one of the ultimate rewards is when the audience personally relates to the roles played by them. Taapsee Pannu’s character, Rumi, from her last film Manmarziyaan has done exactly the same for her. Her character has resonated with a lot of young Indian women, so much so, that Taapsee is receiving plenty of letters from young girls & women. Taapsee’s role has inspired many women and those from other countries have been sending letters to her as well. They have shared their own stories on how the role helped them connect with themselves. A lot of them asked her for advice on varied aspects in their lives. Taapsee shares, “Overwhelming is the word. The kind of personal notes I have gotten from so many women is heartening”. Girls have felt attached & close to Rumi because everyone feels there is a part of their own self depicted on screen through her. One thing common amongst all the messages is the line, “Rumi is all heart”. Rumi reminds them of a girl within them, which a lot of us fail to acknowledge or are shy to flaunt. “Rumi is one of those characters, which is closest to my real self. The success of such a character instills faith in me that I am right about how a modern Indian woman feels & thinks. It does give me confidence to keep moving ahead with such choices in terms of characters & roles. Rumi will definitely be one of the most cherished characters in my career.”

Ultra Opens Global Sales Of Its In House Production ‘Chippa’

Chippa is a story about the aspirations of a child who lives on the streets, told through a journey he takes into an enchanting world that he creates for himself on 1 wintry night in Kolkata. The film is an endearing & a universal homage to the spirit and the timeless stories of children growing up globally. Sunny Pawar’s debut film Lion won him a lot of international accolades & he was also nominated for The “Best Actor” by AACTA Awards, He also won a “Special Mention Grand Jury Prize” at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, was a prime nominee for “Young Artist Award”. The film in total has also garnered 6 nominations at the Oscar Awards. Along with the above, Ultra also will also offer an array of Bollywood & International blockbusters, animated Films, TV Shows & 85 well known films from the “Children Films Society of India (CFSI)” at the market. From the regional stable, it will offer a range of films in Marathi, Bhojpuri & Bengali languages. They will also present internationally acclaimed films like Ramanujan, Doctor Rakhmabhai & Evening Shadows at the market. They will also be showcasing their existing, exhaustive slate of more than 1500 titles comprising of Indian & International films, television & animation content at the market.

Radhika Apte Unveils Diwali Collection

Daniel Wellington, the Swedish watch brand known for its sleek, stylish & minimalist designs celebrated the onset of the festive season in Mumbai with an exclusive Diwali celebration at the seafront restaurant, Estella. The event was a true celebration to the impeccable craftsmanship behind all of Daniel Wellington’s timeless designs. Radhika Apte along with Sander Van Der Stroom, General Manager, Daniel Wellington India, graced the occasion. The event was launched with a grand campaign featuring Radhika Apte, showcasing how classic beauty goes beyond the boundaries of time & space. Radhika Apte averred, “This is an exciting time to be partnering with Daniel Wellington and I’m so happy to be the face of the new campaign. Daniel Wellington truly personifies what I believe are the important aspects of great style. It’s minimalist, gorgeous while being classic & luxurious which syncs with my personal style too.” Born out of a love for elegance, refined materials & quality, the new Classic Bracelet is an exquisite affirmation of the core values of Daniel Wellington, which has grown exponentially since its launch in India with 13 stores across Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Mumbai & Pune and presence across multi brand outlets, watch retailers & leading e-commerce websites.

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Unveils Their New Poster

The makers of Bohemian Rhapsody have launched a new poster of the film & the classiness of the color scheme will surely grab your attention. Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music & their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. The movie will release in cinemas worldwide on 16th Nov, 2018. Freddie Mercury defied stereotypes & even shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs & revolutionary sound. They reached unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie Mercury manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie Merecury leads the band in 1 of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers & music lovers to this day. Produced by Bryan Singer, Graham King, Jim Beach & Robert De Niro, the film has been directed by Bryan Singer.

Ashok – Vikram – Padmini Star In ‘Pravas’

Pravas or journey is an indivisible part of our lives. Pravas or the journey which begins from the time we are born, teaches us something new at every turn of our lives, thus enriching our lives with the cumulative experiences. Presenting a different perspective of this journey, the movie Pravas very recently had its grand muhurat. Veteran actor Ashok Saraf & actress Padmini Kolhapure, from the Hindi film industry, will be acting together for the 1st time ever in Pravas. Vikram Gokhale, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Udapurkar and others are also acting in the film. Ashok Saraf expressed his happiness in being able to portray a different role in his 5 decades of career. He hoped that Pravas would give the audience a totally different experience. Padmini Kolhapure was happy that after a long time she was going to act in a Marathi film Pravas. Director Shashank Udapurkar said that the movie Pravas which says that “what remains is special”, it is a very special movie for him. He said that working with the veterans would give him valuable lessons. Producer Om Chhangani said that his wish to enter the art world was fulfilled by Pravas. He thanked all the artistes. The shooting of the film will commence soon. The film Pravas, produced by Om Chhangani Films, is written & directed by Shashank Udapurkar. Cinematography is by Suresh Deshmane. Well known music directors Salim-Suleman from the Hindi film world start their journey in the Marathi film industry with Pravas. The lyrics are written by Guru Thakur. The background music is by Amar Mohile.

Juggy D Teams Up With Ikka & Rishi Rich

Punjabi Rockstar JUGGY D teams up with rapper Ikka & urban producer Rishi Rich to create the season’s hottest party jam “Get Down” – the next single dropping on VYRL Originals today! “Get Down” an urban club banger is laced with Juggy D’s punjabi flow matched with slick production that only Rishi Rich could execute with his fusion of Western & Asian beats. Ace rapper Ikka then elevates the track with his fiery rhymes to a level of pure explosion. Excited to release the song Juggy D shares “I really cannot wait for this track “Get Down” to drop now. It’s been an amazing vibe from vocaling the track to shooting the video & having Ikka on it is great, it mixes our UK flavor with the Indian rap scene. Very happy that it’s releasing on VYRL Originals platform” Rishi Rich adds “When I made the beat, I had a vision in mind which is now ready to be shared with everyone. Working with Juggy D once again on this track alongside Ikka has been great. I am looking forward for it to release on the VRYL originals platform“. Ikka shares “When I first heard the track Rishi Rich & Juggy D had created, I knew I had to be a part of the collaboration. It was an amazing experience working with the 2 people that inspired me when growing up. I am glad VYRL Originals gave us this opportunity.” The music video represents the song down to a T. It has been perfectly shot in tandem with the soundtrack & adds the grungy & raw sounds of the production, vocals & the rap, accentuating the musical brotherhood between all 3 artists.

Director Partho Ghosh All Set To Make His Comeback

Parto Ghosh, who directed the film, like Ghulam – E – Mustafa & Agni Sakshi, has directed the film Mausam Ikrar ke Do Pal Pyar ke. The film has been produced by Manju Bharti, with her husband Mukesh Bharti & Maddalsa Sharma in the lead roles, along with Avinash Wadhawan, Arun Bakshi, Manju Bharti, Deepu Shrivastav & Neelu Kohli. Music director-singer, Bappi Lahiri who is the king of romantic & disco songs, is once again bringing a new flavor of music with Mausam Ikrar ke Do Pal Pyar ke. The music of the film was launched in Mumbai. Present were Bappi Lahiri, Mukesh Bharti, actress & producer Manju Bharti, Avinash Wadhawan, Aroon Bakshi, Deepa Narayan Jha, singer Brajesh Shandilya, former ATS chief KP Raghuvanshi et al. Madalsa the leading lady was conspicuous by her absence as according to Mukesh Bharti, she did not want to face the media after her marriage to Mithun Chakraborty’s son Mimoh Chakravarty. After a long interval, Bappi Lahiri has composed all the songs of the film, and the lyrics have been written by Deepak Sneh. Armaan Malik, Palak Mucchlal, Shaan, Brajesh Shandilya, Amruta Fadnavis & Babul Supriyo have sung in the film along with Bappi Lahiri. The songs have been choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. Bappi Lahiri said that the film Mausam Ikrar ke Do Pal Pyar ke, has romantic as well as party songs, which will be liked by today’s youth.” Producer Manju Bharti said that “We have shot the film on very beautiful places according to the story, Amar and Anjali’s love story will take many twists & turns in the story which will be very much liked by the audience. Mausam Ikrar ke Do Pal Pyar Ke will be released on 2nd Nov, 2018.

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