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Ahmedabad, Nov 22: In more bad news for noted film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the government in Gujarat on Wednesday banned the release of his controversial movie Padmavati across the state. The announcement in this regard was made by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who said that the film, which ''distorts facts and hurts the sentiments of Rajputs'' will not be allowed to be released

Los Angeles, Nov 22: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said the worst thing to happen in todays age is any form of violence against women. The 52-year-old actor attended the Lalkaar Concert last night, as part of the Bas Ab Bahut Ho Gaya - Enough is Enough campaign to end violence against women and girls. The concert was held in association with Population Foundation of India, actor-director Farhan Akhtars

Chennai, Nov 22: Film producer-director B. Ashok Kumar committed suicide in his residence in Alwarthirunagar near Valasaravakkam on Tuesday. In his suicide note, Ashok Kumar, who was a relative of director-actor Sasikumar, has blamed a film financier for pushing him to take the extreme step. An official of Valasaravakkam Police Station said Ashok Kumar, a native of Madurai, committed suicide by

Kochi, Nov 21: The Kerala High Court today ordered the screening of Malayalam film "S Durga" at the ongoing IFFI in Goa, days after the Information and Broadcasting Ministry dropped the movie from the festival. Allowing a petition by the film's director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, Justice B Vinod Chandran directed the ministry to screen it at the 48th edition of International Film Festival of India

Kochi, Nov 21: The Kerala High Court today allowed Malayalam film actor Dileep, who is out on bail in the South Indianactress assault case, to travel to Dubai for business purposes for four days. Considering his plea, Justice Sunil Thomas directed the release of his passport for six days. The prosecution strongly opposed the actor's plea alleging that he tried to influence witnesses in the case

Mumbai, Nov 21: British pop sensation Ed Sheeran has seen Bollywood movies and would love to collaborate with superstar Shah Rukh Khan for a musical number. Sheeran, who is India as part of the Asian leg of his Divide tour, performed here last night. Ahead of his concert, the musician partied with Bollywood stars such as Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor-wife Mira and Malaika Arora at a party which was

New Delhi, Nov 20: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in the matter regarding the release of upcoming film 'Padmavati.' The apex court, while hearing a plea filed by a lawyer, stated, "We cannot interfere with the CBFC's work." Meanwhile, the makers of the upcoming movie have voluntarily postponed its release date, in the face of absence of requisite clearances. The movie was

Mumbai, Nov 20: Veteran Congress leader Shashi Tharoor may have drawn flak for his ‘Chillar’ tweet, but the lady in question – Miss World 2017 – Manushi Chhillar – isn’t upset at all. The beauty queen, the first Indian to win the Miss World crown in 16 years, took to Twitter Monday to react to the politician’s tweet. She posted: “A girl who has just won the World isn’t going to be upset over a

Chennai, Nov 20: Tamil actor Trisha Krishnan has been conferred the UNICEF celebrity advocate status here today. Subsequently, "she will voice the rights of children including adolescents and young people," a UNICEF release said. The actor will lend support to efforts to address issues such as anaemia, child marriage, child labour and child abuse, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it said

Panaji, Nov 20: The 48th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has a star-studded line-up for the event, which will be inaugurated by superstar Shah Rukh Khan while Salman Khan will be present at the closing ceremony. Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Shahid Kapoor will also be present at the inauguration, which will be held tomorrow at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in