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Why OTT run could prove a game-changer for 'Bigg Boss'
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"Bigg Boss" after all has defined successful programming on Indian television for years now. It has been one of the last remnants of consistent success on the tube, guaranteeing assured ratings over the seasons. For the uninitiated, the upcoming season of the show will play out on the streaming platform Voot for the first six weeks upon premiering, and will be known as "Bigg Boss OTT", before kickstarting season 15 on Colors channel.
Kriti Kharbanda: Pole dancing not just a part of my fitness but also my meditation
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"Today it has become a part of not just my fitness, but also my meditation. Pole dancing is not just a physical act but extremely meditative, because you have to concentrate 100 per cent or else you will fall and injure yourself badly," Kriti told IANS. Kriti recently stunned netizens with a pole dancing video she shared on Instagram. What motivated her to take it up?
Priyadarshan's new film with Akshay Kumar is 'happening next year'
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Confirming his upcoming collaboration with Akshay, Priyadarshan told IANS: "Yes that is happening next year. It was supposed to happen this year but got pushed. We start shooting next year." Before his film with Akshay, Priyan, as he is widely known to friends and colleagues, is busy readying his new film "Hungama 2" for release. Priyadarshan's name is synonymous with entertaining comedy films.
Hot on OTT: Coming up this week (July 11-July 17)
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When you fall in love online, the lines between reel and real blur instantly. Is your love real or is it a scam? In the new show named Catfish, Nev Schulman and Max Joseph help people who have fallen in love online test the authenticity of their lovers' identities in the show. Back with its eighth season, the reality show this time brings couples who met during the pandemic.
Twinkle Khanna: You don't have to be a nerd to love speculative fiction
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"You don't have to be a nerd to love speculative fiction. Nor do you have to match your shirt to your book. But if you do indulge in the latter then be assured that it is irrefutable proof of the former. Drop a in the comments if you belong to this particular club. #NerdyBookClub #Asimov #thethreelawsofrobotics," wrote Twinkle along with the image on her Instagram page. The only constant in her book posts on social media is Twinkle's spice candle.
Rasika Dugal shares glimpse of life on the set
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The actress said she is always ready to do that one take. She tagged director Mira Nair who says "One for love" for one more take to actors. "One more please. Always up for (or rather in need of) another take. There are a million ways a moment can be played... toh one more toh banta hai. Or as @pagliji says 'One for love!'" wrote Rasika as caption alongside an Instagram picture she posted.
'Vikram' first-look poster features Kamal Haasan with Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupati
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The black and white poster has "Code: Red" scribbled on it and the actors' faces marked with scars. Uploading the poster featuring close-ups of the three actors, Kamal captioned: "Only valour should wear the crown 'I dare again to render before you the best of our talents. Like before, grant us victory!! Vikram." Directed and written by "Master" storyteller Lokesh Kanagaraj, the music of "Vikram" will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Vicky Kaushal recalls his first audition nine years ago
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The actor shared an old picture on Instagram Stories of his first audition as an actor held on July 10, 2012. The actor expressed gratefulness for his journey in the film industry. "Today. 9 years back. Shukr," he wrote. In the picture, Vicky is seen holding an audition whiteboard wearing a white T-shirt.
'Baahubali: The Beginning' turns 6: Cast celebrates milestone hit
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Prabhas, who played dual roles as the protagonists in the two parts, posted a still of the multi lingual film that broke several records. Along with the image on Instagram Stories, he wrote: "6 years of Baahubali". Rana Daggubati, who played the antagonist Bhallaldeva, also posted an image of his character on Instagram Stories and wrote the same caption.
Shweta Tiwari on daughter Palak's debut: Couldn't help her much, feel sad about it
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"I feel very proud because everything that she got, she did it with her hard work and her auditions. I was just there to support her. I could not provide her with anything else being in a different industry. (I belong to) The TV industry and she is going to enter the film industry," Shweta told IANS. Shweta, 40, has been a part of the television industry for over two decades now.
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