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Jason Statham-starrer 'Wrath Of Man' kicks off Hollywood's summer with $8.1mn haul
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The Hollywood trade considers the opening of Statham's film a cautious start, expecting things will improve. The US exhibition sector was hoping for a typically huge first release for the summer with Marvel's "Black Widow". According to variety.com, the Scarlett Johansson superhero adventure, originally scheduled for May 7, will now release on July 9.
Big B to join Pope Francis, Joe Biden and others in global event to inspire vax drive
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan joins a host of international personalities including Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden in a globally televised special titled Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World, which aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the Covid-19 vaccine to everyone everywhere. The special programme is aired globally on Sunday evening according to India time.
Teaser launch of Vijay Deverakonda starrer 'Liger' postponed
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Announcing the decision, the makers of the film said in a statement on Sunday, "During these testing times, we hope you all are staying indoors and taking care of yourself and your loved ones. "We were all geared up to reveal a power-packed teaser for 'Liger' on 9th May. However, due to the current scenario and environment that our country is facing, we have decided to postpone the same in the hope to share it with the world at a better time.
Big B returns to TV with 'KBC 13'
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The promos of the upcoming season were released last week and the actor can be seen as saying: "Kabhi Socha Hai, ki aapki aur aapke sapno ke beech ka fasla kitna haia... teen aksharo kaa. Koshish." The announcements were posted from the official social media handles of the channel as well.
Kangana pens emotional letter to mom on Mother's Day
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Taking to her Instagram account, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut shared a throwback black and white photograph of her mom and wrote: "Dear Mother, When I left home did not expect the world to go dark suddenly, occasionally called home papa asked so many questions siblings had their own doubts but whenever you spoke, you anxiously asked only one thing, What did you eat beta? Who is cooking for you ? Mom that always moved me to tears.
Vishal Mishra: Artistes are like frontline workers
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"I think artistes who are constantly writing music, putting out videos, and entertaining everyone since the last one year while staying at home are also acting like frontline workers. Artistes are frontline workers. Our audience never knows what mental condition we are going through while singing a song but what keeps us going is their love." Singer-composer Vishal Mishra said.
Anushka Sharma thanks healthcare, frontline workers for 'working tirelessly'
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Actress Anushka Sharma posted a video with pictures of doctors, policemen and ambulances and wrote: "Thank You, A huge shoutout to all the frontliners working tirelessly day and night putting their lives at risk to save ours. India stands by you." She captioned the video as: "We'd like to say a big thank you to all our healthcare and frontline workers, their dedication is truly inspiring. You continue to risk your lives for the nation"
Kareena shares Taimur's picture with baby brother on Mother's Day
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In the monochrome picture, her elder son Taimur can be seen holding the little one in his arms. However, the face of her younger son was not clearly visible. She wrote: "And these two give me hope... for a better tomorrow. Happy Mother's Day to all you beautiful, strong mothers out there."
Randeep Hooda: Being overshadowed has never been part of my vocabulary
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"You have to do your work in the film, to the best of your ability. Being overshadowed and such things have never been part of my vocabulary or thought process. I am doing my part and someone else is doing their part. We are not doing the same part that we can overshadow each other. I have never given in to these things. People say 'kha gaya' and all (but I don't)," Actor Randeep Hooda told IANS.
'Minari' to premiere digitally on May 11
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The bittersweet tale of a Korean-American family was in the race for six Academy Awards, and won in the Best Supporting Actress category for veteran Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung's performance. She became the first Korean to win an Oscar in an acting category. The film also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film earlier this year.
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