Month: September 2014

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I like being myself, by myself and I live for myself : Ram Gopal Varma

September 2, 2014 0

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who was embroiled in controversy for his objectionable tweets on Lord Ganesh recently, believes in freedom of expression. He says expressing what he feels in a manner he likes, is the way he enjoys being.

Varma was Sunday booked under four sections of the Indian Penal Code, with a complainant alleging that the filmmaker hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus by insulting Lord Ganesh through his series of tweets.

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13th Indian Telly Awards: Vote Now- Best Drama Series

September 2, 2014 0

The great Indian family drama is quite literally the oxygen of Indian audience. An engaging family drama ends up becoming topic of dinner table discussion in families. The 13th Indian Telly Awards nominates the best among the current lot on television. Let’s take a look at the nominees.

Uttaran (Colors)

One of the highest rated drama series on Colors, Uttaran chronicles the life of two friends from different economic backgrounds. Such was the demand for this show that it was dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam as well.

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13th Indian Telly Awards: Vote Now – Best Actor in a Negative Role

September 2, 2014 0

Just as vamps provide all the excitement and drama in daily soaps, actors playing negative roles also have a central part in the story line when it comes to adding to the vicious scheme of things. At the 13th Indian Telly Awards, we have a great competition when it comes to actors giving their best to the negative roles offered to them.

Here is the list of nominations.

Vishwajeet Pradhan as Rudra Pratap Singh (Ek Boond Ishq)

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13th Indian Telly Awards: Vote Appeal from Paridhi Sharma for the Best Actress in a Lead Role category

September 2, 2014 0

The very elegant and talented Paridhi Sharma, who is impressing masses with her role of Jodha in Zee TV’s Jodha Akbar (Balaji Telefilms), is nominated for two categories- the Best Actress in a Lead Role and Fresh New Face (Female) at the 13th Indian Telly Awards.

Jodha Akbar being her first television show, the actress has garnered a huge fan following and has become a household name.

There is no doubt that she is as fresh as due and as talented as any other veteran actress. But does she fancy winning both the titles?

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Obama won’t attend ‘close pal’ Clooney’s wedding in Italy

September 2, 2014 0

New York, Sept 2 (ANI): President Barack Obama won’t be joining George Clooney’s wedding to Amal Alamuddin in Italy. It was earlier revealed that Angelina Jolie “was on the fence about going, as she’s not big on schmoozing at Hollywood get-togethers, but changed her mind when she was told that the US president had RSVP’d ‘Yes’!”, the New York Post reported. Now, Clooney’s publicist Stan Rosenfield has revealed that told me Obama won’t be flying to Italy as he wasn’t invited and has more important things to do.

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Ian, Nikki spend about $1,000 at sex shop?

September 2, 2014 0

Los Angeles, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood couple – actor Ian Somerhalder and actress Nikki Reed – reportedly spent approximately $1,000 at a sex shop in Toronto, Canada.

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‘Achche Din’ has only come for the BJP: Manish Tewari

September 2, 2014 0

New Delhi, Sept. 2 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari today said that the ‘Achche Din’ promised by the Bharatiya Janata Party before coming to power have not come for the people of the country, but only for the BJP, since completing its first 100 days in power. Speaking to ANI, Tewari said, “The truth of the last 100 days is that the people of India have understood that the dreams of ‘Achche Din’ shown by the BJP were not for the people of India, but for the BJP, if it came to power.” Tewari also said that the government was keeping mum on the numerous challenges faced by the nation, including inflation, communal tension and repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan. “There is inflation, communal tension and Pakistan’s repeated ceasefire violations, China is trying to call Indian territories as its own, and this government is completely silent,” he said, adding, “In these 100 days, the achche din’ have come for the BJP, not for the people of India.” Commenting on the high growth rate during the first quarter of 2014-15, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar said, “As far as the growth rate is concerned, the UPA’s contribution is more in that because the NDA came to power on 26 May and this report is from April to June.” The Narendra Modi-led NDA Government, which came to power after a stunning performance in the Lok Sabha elections, is going to complete its first 100 days in power this month.

Philippines Congress dismisses impeachment motions against Aquino

September 2, 2014 0
Philippine President Benigno Aquino speaks during a weapon distribution ceremony at the armed forces headquarters in Quezon city, Metro Manila

Lawmakers allied with Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday threw out three impeachment motions in the House of Representatives, the first political challenge to the popular leader in four years. The impeachment motions stemmed from Aquino’s controversial economic stimulus fund, which the Supreme Court declared partly illegal in July, and a new military agreement with the United States. Voting 54-4, the justice panel in the lower house of Congress declared the complaints “insufficient in substance”, dismissing the three motions only after two hearings. “This is a terrible day for the Filipino people,” said Neri Colmenares, a left-wing member of Congress.

‘Mary Kom’ to have a world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

September 2, 2014 0

Five times boxing world champion Mary Kom’s real life story will be projected at the opening night of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with a Priyanka Chopra starrer film ‘Mary Kom‘ on September 4, which will be its official world premiere.

‘Mary Kom‘ is the first Hindi film to be screened on the first night of this prestigious fest. The lead lady Priyanka feels proud to present Mary Kom’s life at the celluloid. Also, she is quite excited to walk the red carpet of this prestigious film fest and owes the success to her entire cast and crew.

Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures takes it as a privilege to screen ‘Mary Kom‘ at TIFF and to have that on the eve of its worldwide release makes for the perfect setting.

Jointly produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, ‘Mary Kom‘ will hit the screen on September 5.