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'KGF: Chapter 2' Hindi version crosses Rs 350 cr benchmark, will surpass 'Dangal'
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'KGF: Chapter 2' claimed the highest opening day, opening weekend and opening week for any film in the Hindi belt and became the fastest film to reach the Rs 250 crore benchmark. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted: "#KGF2 remains the first choice of moviegoers, despite two new titles taking away a chunk of screens, shows and footfalls... Should cross #Dangal during #Eid holidays... (Week 3) Fri 4.25 cr, Sat 7.25 cr, Sun 9.27 cr. Total: ? 369.58 cr. #India biz. #Hindi."
'Lock Upp': Anjali Arora attempted suicide, says she drank phenyl
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Anjali reveals "I attempted suicide when I was in 11th class. I was with my brother. He was very protective of me. I bunked my class and went to a cafe and smoked hookah and my brother got to know this from somewhere and he slapped me in front of everyone in that cafe. I begged him not to tell my father, but he told him. My dad also hit me that day."
Thandiwe Newton caught visiting cannabis store after reportedly resisting rehab
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The 49-year-old was spotted stopping by marijuana dispensary High Tide in the Californian city in pictures obtained by Daily Mail. She was seen holding a green apple, which had been partly eaten, and carrying a paper bag when leaving the store, reports aceshowbiz.com. Weed is legal for recreational and medicinal purposes in Malibu. Meanwhile, High Tide "aims to provide the highest quality, organic, lab-tested cannabis products", according to its official website.
Shweta Tripathi Sharma reveals what appealed to her about 'Escaype Live'
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Shweta shared, "I am drawn towards drama. I like stories that have interesting characters and the emotional quotient, that for me is the hook, how I emotionally respond when I listen to a story, how I connect to a character. These are things which are extremely important, besides the script."
'Avatar: The Way of Water' first look to be attached with 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'
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For the first time ever 20th Century Studios will showcase the teaser trailer of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' exclusively in cinemas with the Marvel entertainer. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is the sequel to the 2009 blockbuster, which is set in the mid-22nd century when humans are colonizing Pandora, a lush habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system, in order to mine the valuable mineral unobtanium.
Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz win honours as 'The Good Boss', 'The Kingdom' take over Platino Awards
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Already scoring an Oscar nomination, Penelope Cruz won an Audience Award for Pedro Almodovar's 'Parallel Mothers' at the Platinos, the biggest kudocast for movies and series from Latin America, Spain and Portugal whose ceremony was held at Madrid's IFEMA Palacio Municipal on Sunday night, reports 'Variety'.
'Heropanti 2' picks up momentum; Sunday collections up by 40%
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Sunday evening collections are important for any film, especially one that is looking at an Eid holiday. They indicate a pickup in audience interest in the film and the strong possibility of higher footfalls in the coming days. According to trade pundits, if the film holds its ground till Eid, which it has, it will attract bigger numbers at the box office, and given its steady growth, it is definitely headed towards a good collection.
'Bridgerton' star Golda Rosheuvel honoured by LGBTQ group Human Rights campaign
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"Being authentic and true to who I am has been something that I've championed in my own life, so to be able to get up there tonight and speak my journey is really important," Rosheuvel told 'Variety' before accepting her award. "That one person who's struggling might hear it and be confident enough to step (up) in their own life."
Amitabh Bachchan is the most liked actor among Mumbaikars
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This was revealed during a survey conducted by CVoter, on behalf of IANS, in the last week of April to mark Maharashtra Day which falls on May 1. The respondents were divided into two categories: those born in Maharashtra and those born outside the state.
Pete Davidson returns to stand-up, makes Kanye West jokes in first comedy set
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According to 'Deadline', Davidson talked about his much-publicised relationship with reality TV star Kim Kardashian, including the Kanye West attacks on him personally. He compared West's social media barbs to the infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars slap.
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