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Deepika Padukone dropped from 'Baiju Bawra' for demanding pay parity with hubby Ranveer Singh
This means that those wanting to see the Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone duo return for the fourth time in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film following Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat will be disappointed. Deepika has been a vocal advocate for equal pay in the industry. The actress has frequently spoken out against the startling wage discrepancy between male and female Bollywood performers.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan second person of South Asian descent on Teen Vogue cover
Versha Sharma, who is the editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue described Maitreyi as a rising star on her post on Instagram. Sharma, who is the first South Asian American Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, wrote alongside the cover: "My first cover for @teenvogue is here and I could not be happier that it's @maitreyiramakrishnan, rising star and hilarious talent, looking extra fashionable, surrounded by books. It's classic brown girl vibes + back to school all in one."
Kunal Karan Kapoor: We're seeing advent of progressive shows, viewpoints, voices
"Art has always been a sign of the times of the society we live in and vice versa and the perspective of a story's voice has always been transcending through the ages as our society evolves. We are seeing the advent of progressive shows, viewpoints and voices and I'm happy and proud to be a part of one such show 'Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha'.
Kylie Jenner's three and a half hour make-up routine
Kylie revealed that it takes her over three hours to complete it. "First of all, I work on my phone all day, and then the only way I'm gonna get through three and a half hours of make-up with you is if I entertain myself a little," Kylie said in a make-up tutorial video, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The make-up mogul had previously opened up about her mother Kris Jenner's beauty advice.
Neha Bhasin says non-film music is taking centre stage again
Bhasin told IANS: "How does she see the music industry right now evolving: Because of Covid everything is very in between in general. Where I do see a shift is that non-film music is taking centre stage again because films have taken a bit of a back seat. "But music industry and non film music main bhi wohi ho raha ki jo famous actors hain unko songs main daldo chaahe gaane kaisai bhi ho I don't know."
Rituparna wants to motivate people during 'troubled times' with 'Rishta'
The actress also revealed why the show is close to her heart. Talking about the same, Rituparna said: "During these troubled times I wanted to speak and get people motivated about positivity and solace. That's what I had been doing the whole time last year through my social media. This show is very close to my heart and my sole aim is to create this space to enhance the spirits of the individuals and not let them feel low and unmotivated."
Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passes away
The actor, who was more recently known for his role of Thakur Sajjan Singh in the show "Mann Ki Pratigya 2" died due to multiple organ failure. The actor wasn't keeping well from last few years and was also on dialysis. Confirming the news, actor Manoj Joshi, tweeted: "Saddened by the demise of my friend and very talented actor Anupam Shyam ji. We have lost a great man. My deepest condolences to his family and friends."
Audio room apps connect fans with celebrities
It's the new social media beast taking the limelight. Though the concept is at its nascent stage, with Clubhouse taking the lead followed by the recently launched competitor Spotify Greenroom, Twitter spaces, Facebook live audio rooms and Fireside, it's said to be the next wave of social communication.
Pranati Rai Prakash 'very different' from her character in 'Cartel'
Coming from a family with an Army background, the actress plays Sumi Angre, a girl belonging to a family of gangsters, in the series. Talking about the same, Pranati said: "Sumi and I are very different people. While she is a pampered girl who stays with her family at home and aspires to be an actress, I was someone who moved out for studies far away from home at 17. I had to manage a lot of things myself and didn't have a choice to be as pampered as her."
Shweta Tiwari: Daughter Palak is a better actor than I am
The 40-year-old actress added that she would love to share screen space with Palak if she gets a chance. Shweta told IANS: "I would love to work with her. At times she does these auditions and she does these scenes. I feel that she is a better actor than me. How easily she does. It is so effortless, I just keep looking. Sometimes I get emotional when I see her performing."
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