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Bhumi, Taapsee mourn demise of 'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar due to Covid
Shooter Chandro Tomar, fondly known as Shooter Dadi, died after battling Covid on Friday. She was admitted to a hospital in Meerut earlier this week. Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who played Chandro in the 2019 film "Saand Ki Aankh", says Chandro Tomar's death comes as a "personal loss" to her.
Kangana gives 'warning' to those crying about India to 'foreign daddies'
Kangana shared the video message on Twitter and Instagram. In the clip, she expresses her concerns over how other countries are reacting to the second wave of Covid in India. Taking to Twitter, Kangana shared a video and wrote: "Please watch warning to all those who are going to their foreign daddies to cry about India... your time is up."
'Radhe' trailer crosses 70mn views across platforms within a week
The trailer of Salman Khan's upcoming film "Radhe: The Most Wanted Bhai" has crossed over 70 million views across platforms. The trailer has scaled the number one spot on YouTube and is at the third spot on Twitter.
John Abraham hands over social media to NGOs helping Covid-affected
Actor John Abraham announced on Friday that he has handed over his social media accounts to the NGOs he partners, so that they can help people with what they need as the country battles Covid. Alia Bhatt, Sonu Sood and Bhumi Pednekar are other celebrities who have been trying to help out by putting out relevant information on their social media accounts.
B-Town pays tribute to Rishi Kapoor on first death anniversary
Bollywood colleagues and family took to social media to pay tributes to late actor Rishi Kapoor on his first death anniversary on Friday. Late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away a year ago on May 30, after a two-year battle with leukaemia.
Sunil Grover: So much talent has come forth because of social media
"You have to see so much talent has come forth because of social media. Everyone has got a platform to express themselves and people can watch whatever they like," Sunil Grover said. If the advent of social media and OTT is changing art of storytelling, Sunil noted this is something that happens every few years. From theatre to films to television to social media and OTT now, viewers have proved they can adapt easily.
Riddhima on father Rishi Kapoor: I love you always
Riddhima posted two pictures on Instagram. The first features Riddhima as a toddler with Rishi Kapoor holding her. The second photograph has a grown-up Riddhima posing with her father.
Neetu on Rishi Kapoor: He was an extension of our existence
"All of last year has been of grief and sadness around the world for us maybe more as we lost him .. Not a day has gone by when we have not discussed or reminisced him as he was an extension of our existence," she wrote.
Sharad Malhotra opens up on his directorial debut
"When you do something new, it is never a smooth ride. But your efforts and prayers never go unanswered. We are getting so much love for the film that also gives out a strong message to society. Making the film has been a challenging, blissful and full-filling experience. It's my labour of love. I'm happy how it turned out," he told IANS.
Uncertainty looms large on reality TV amid lockdown
A number of factors make sustaining non-fiction shows under such circumstances extremely difficult, says JD Majethia, chairman of, Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC). "Non-fiction shows require huge sets and infrastructure. A lot of planning has to be done on a big level. Contestants come from different cities, and their accommodation and everything else is a huge responsibility. It is a costly affair," he tells IANS.
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