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Snapdeal distances itself from Aamir Khan’s statement

One of India’s leading e-commerce websites, Snapdeal, has distanced itself from its brand ambassador Aamir Khan’s comments on ‘intolerance’ that led to his wife ‘wanting to leave the country’. In a statement released to the media, Snapdeal called itself a proud Indian company and said it was neither connected nor plays a role in comments made by Aamir.

Now, Ranbir Kapoor talks about intolerance

Ranbir Kapoor has joined the long list of actors who have now spoken about the ‘intolerance’ debate in the country. Ranbir, who awaits the release of ‘Tamasha’, has said that intolerance was always there in the country. “Intolerance has always been around. Unfair to say things have suddenly turned intolerant.. I do not get the feeling that intolerance has gone up” Ranbir said.

Bollywood criticises Aamir Khan over ‘unsafe and intolerant India’

Aamir Khan’s comments on his wife wanting to leave intolerant and unsafe India, has been criticised by the industry.  The film fraternity, including actors like Anupam Kher, Ram Gopal Varma, Rishi Kapoor and several others have said that the actor must spread hope and not fear. Aamir’s statement that his wife Kiran Rao feared for their son’s safety and that she once asked if they should be considering leaving India, is what has received severe criticism.

Aamir Khan talks about ‘growing intolerance’

Just when the debate around the so-called ‘growing intolerance’ was subsiding, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has added more fuel to the debate. The actor also went on to say that his wife was considering moving out of the country. Here’s what he had to say at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards:

Sushant Singh Rajput – Kriti Sanon in Half Girlfriend?

There are reports that Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon are likely to be signed as the lead pair for the Bollywood adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel ’Half Girlfriend’ The film will be directed by Mohit Suri of ‘Aashiqui 2’ and ‘Ek Villain’ fame.

Akshay Kumar in Hindi remake of Tamil film ‘Kaththi’

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has signed the Hindi remake of A.R. Murugadoss’ 2014 film ’Kaththi’, which featured Tamil superstar Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead. The film will be produced by Lyca Production and A.R. Murugadoss. It will mark the directorial debut of Jagan.

Saif, Shahid, Kangana begin shooting for Rangoon: Photos

Rangoon, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, went on floors yesterday at the Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut in the lead. Rangoon is said to be a vintage love story set in the backdrop of the Second World War that took place in the early 1940s. Both Shahid and Saif have done extremely well under Vishal’s direction, giving their career best performances in movies like ‘Omkara’ and ‘Haider’.

Ludhiana schedule of ‘Dangal’ wrapped up, Aamir’s injury didn’t affect shoot

Aamir Khan, who is playing a wrestler in his upcoming film ‘Dangal’, has wrapped up the 2-month long Ludhiana (Punjab) schedule of the film. While there were reports that the superstar had to delay the shoot because of his injury, a source close to the film has now said that his injury was blown out of proportions, both by the film’s PR machinery and the media.

Salman Khan is the biggest example of secularism: Kabir Khan

Director Kabir Khan, who directed Salman Khan in 2015’s biggest grosser ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, has said that the megastar is the biggest living example of secularism in the country. Someone who feels very strongly about few issues and how secularism is perceived in India.

Saeed Jaffrey passes away at 86, Bollywood condoles his death

Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey, who played important roles in many Bollywood films, passed away at the age of 86. He also appeared in several British movies and was known for his roles in movies like ‘Gandhi’, ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’, ‘Henna’, ’Aunty No 1′, ’Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, ‘Dil’ and many more.