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Big B signs needle and thread box of 'KBC 14' contestant
The contestant talked about his profession and how people reacted when he got a call for participating in the quiz-based reality show. Mirza told the star host: "Sir, I want to take back your autograph with me. Coming to this show has become my label. I do not have any sort of advertisement or banner or board by which people can know my name back home. I don't have a signboard or nothing which says I do tailoring. But now, I don't have to worry about that, I will be known because of 'KBC'".
It's official, Velma will be lesbian in new 'Scooby-Doo' movie
"OMG lesbian Velma finally," read one tweet, which has over 100,000 likes. It's long been an open secret among fans and "Scooby-Doo" creatives that Velma is gay. According to Variety, even James Gunn, who wrote the early live-action films, and Tony Cervone, who served as supervising producer on the "Mystery Incorporated" series, have confirmed the character's sexuality, but they were never able to make it official on screen.
Ritwik Bhowmik says he couldn't have asked for a better film debut than 'Maja Ma'
The actor, who plays the role of Tejas, Pallavi Patel's (Madhuri Dixit) son in the film, said: "I really love listening to stories. So whenever I hear something interesting, be it a film or a show, I become very excited at the potential to be a part of it. When I was auditioning for this film, I didn't know the entire plot. All I knew was that Anand Tiwari sir was directing it and that this is a Prime Video film."
Fans boycott 'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin's next book over racism
Martin is caught in the crossfire of the heated battle over inclusive casting and some of his fans are calling for a boycott of his upcoming book due to comments by its co-authors. According to Variety, 'The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One' is being touted as a "deluxe reference book" for those itching to learn more about Westeros' most powerful family.
Popular TV stars share memories of celebrating Dussehra
'Pushpa Impossible' actress Garima Parihar said: "On this day, we get a chance to spend time with our family as we are not shooting. I love how everybody makes the effort to create effigies of Raavan. I love visiting melas and I love watching large effigies of Raavan, eating ladoos, badam halwa, and many more sweets."
Kajol, Revathi seek blessings from Goddess Durga for their film 'Salaam Venky'
Bollywood actress Kajol and actress-director Revathi visited a Durga puja pandal here to seek blessings for their upcoming movie 'Salaam Venky' on the occasion of Navami. The film has been directed by Revathi.
Stebin Ben to perform with DJ Chetas at 'Cruise Control'
The festival will be held from October 8 through October 10, at high seas, off the Mumbai coast. Talking about the same, Stebin said in a statement: "This is going to be an amazing cruise experience for everyone who is coming for the event, because this is happening for the second time and this time the lineup looks very big and extremely exciting since there are so many good international and Bollywood artistes."
'Adipurush' now faces political flak too
Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that no one will be allowed to play with the sentiments of millions of Hindus. He said that a number of saints had objected to the portrayal of gods in 'Adipurush' and their demand to ban the film was justified. BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj said that the film makes a mockery of Hindu deities.
'Bollywood's Hanuman looks like a Musalman': 'Boycott Adipurush' trends on social media
The excitement for Om Raut's film "Adipurush" -- starring Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon -- was quite high ever since it was announced. However, just a few hours after the release of the teaser, the netizens began criticising the film for Saif's "Islamic" look, unconvincing VFX, and also the costumes of the other cast were targeted.
Tanzanian social media influencer Kili Paul all set to enter 'Bigg Boss 16'
Kili is known for lip-synching Indian songs with his sister Neema and they are quite popular on social media. Inside "Bigg Boss 16", he will be making reels and he is entering for performing a task with Abdu Rozik and MC Stan. Recently his video with Abdu went viral on social media in which they were seen grooving to Salman Khan's song "Oh Oh Jaane Jaana" from the movie "Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya".
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