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Sunny Leone shares 'hidden' birthday video
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The actress celebrated her birthday on May 13 and shared the video almost a month later. She called it "The hidden birthday video" in the caption put up on her Instagram account. In the video, she is seen sitting with balloons tied to her head and she enjoys the happy zone that she is in.
Bollywood continues getting into the skin of roles a tad too darkly
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The term brownface generally refers to lighter-skinned actors getting drastic darkening make-up to pass off as darker-skinned characters. We have seen it happen in Indian showbiz many times, and more often than not, like Samantha, the outcome has come across as a gaffe on screen. Several actors have gone a shade too many deeper while browning up for a role.
Cinema of Satyajit Ray in the time of pandemic
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Yet, at one level, the essence of Ray doesn't seem like something that is detached from contemporary realities. His cinema actually highlights many 'isms' that occupy the mindspace of the world today, long before it became socially fashionable to discuss these topics. Many conversations that have opened up now have found resonance in Ray's cinema, directly or indirectly.
Hot on OTT: Quick check for movies and TV shows
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AWAKE (film on Netflix; June 9) Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones Direction: Mark Raso The sci-fi action drama imagines an era when people have lost their ability to sleep and a global tragedy has destroyed all electronic equipment. A former soldier and her daughter look for an urgent solution.
Emily Blunt finds 'real sense of purpose' in helping people who stutter
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Blunt has been associated with the American Institute Of Stuttering, and she says she understands the "anguish" of people who stammer. "I feel like I have a real sense of purpose with this foundation because it's so personal to me. I understand the anguish that these kids and adults are going through.
Arjun Kapoor: Film sets are the best classrooms
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"I have grown up over this last decade on film sets. I feel strange not being there. It's my life, passion and hobby! I'd love to make as many movies as I can and keep improving by being on the sets," he wrote. "They are the best classrooms. When it comes to films, I'm like any other child in a candy store. I'm in awe of what our work can do to engage and entertain people.. Can't wait for that to happen again!" he added
Ravi Bhatia shoots with his favourite Zeenat Aman
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"I'm a big fan of Zeenat ma'am. I have loved her songs like 'Chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko' and 'Aap jaisa koi' among many others. I have loved watching her movies. She is diva. Shooting with her was a dream-come-true for me," Ravi said. The actor, known for featuring in television shows like "Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se" and "Ishq Subhan Allah", said that he shared a warm relationship with Zeenat.
Shilpa Shetty: All of us being indoors helped ecosystem regain some balance
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Taking to Instagram, Shilpa said that human beings staying indoors over the past one year has helped the ecosystem regain some balance. The actress also reminded once things get restored to the 'old normal' as it was before the pandemic, we must not forget to treat nature with respect.
Arrested actor Pearl V. Puri gets 14 days' judicial custody
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Puri, who was nabbed late on Friday night on alleged charges of molesting and raping a five-year old girl two years ago, was produced before the Vasai Sessions Court Judge Aditi Kadam who granted Puri judicial custody for 14 days. Puri is likely to move an application seeking bail, which will come up for hearing in the court on Monday.
Akshay-starrer 'Khiladi' turns 29, Abbas-Mustan go on total recall
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In the image, a young Akshay is smiles at the camera with Abbas and Mustan on either side. The photo seems to be clicked at a party around the release of the film. "Today marks #29YearsofKhiladi. The first hit of our career. Feels like yesterday with its memories still so vivid in our minds.
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