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Priyanka Chopra in Gangaajal 2: First Look

The first look of Priyanka Chopra in one of her upcoming films ‘Gangaajal 2′ is out. The actress will be playing the role of a police officer and her character has been named ’Abha Mathur’ in the film.

Marketing of Bollywood films is overrated!

Article by Kabir Marketing of Bollywood films is overrated Apologies for not being regular in my features, but this week I was so busy standing outside Galaxy apartments that I couldn’t keep track of the time. Today, like always, I am very upset and confused. Upset because a film doesn’t work and confused because when the film doesn’t work the makers, like always, blame it on the marketing.

Bollywood choreographer Shiamak Davar accused of sexually abusing two men

Bollywood dance choreographer Shiamak Davar has been accused of sexually abusing two men from North Vancouver. Percy Shroff and Jimmy Mistry have filed a lawsuit against the popular choreographer. However, Davar has denied all charges against him “I will not be intimidated into silence and will defend myself vigorously in court.”

Salman Khan hired India’s most expensive lawyer!

A reader of our website, Aashish Thapar, posted an interesting article about the lawyer who ensured that Salman Khan got bail in the 2002 hit-and-run case. Read: 54 year old Harish Salve, former Solicitor General of India, is, arguably, today’s most expensive lawyer in India. He has represented

‘We leave the rest to god’: Salman’s family

After the verdict on the hit-and-run case and the 5-year jail sentence for Salman Khan, his family thanked his fans and have decided to leave the rest to god. “Today was a day filled with ups & downs, highs & lows. We leave the rest to God & hope & pray for the best. Thank you all for being with us,” Salman’s sister Arpita tweeted on Wednesday night.

Most sensible tweets supporting Salman Khan

It’s been a day filled with emotions. While most people have come out strongly in support of Salman Khan, a few like Farah Khan Ali and singer Abhijeet, quite clearly overwhelmed and shocked by the verdict, posted utterly senseless tweets (Read article). However, the most sensible tweet of the day, came from someone who is often unfairly criticised for her poor IQ.

Farah Khan Ali and singer Abhijeet blame people sleeping on roads

Jewellery designer Farah Ali Khan (sister of Sussanne Khan) is known to be close to Salman Khan’s family. Soon after the verdict on the hit-and-run case, Farah took to Twitter to blame the people sleeping on the road. “A sad day personally for me to know that Salman Khan has been convicted with maximum punishment. Salman is responsible for the lively hood of many people at large and the judgement is too harsh.

Live updates: Verdict on Salman Khan’s hit and run case

The verdict on Salman Khan’s hit and run case is expected at around 11:30AM. The superstar was tried under the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which is punishable with imprisonment up to 10 years. If the verdict goes against him, Salman will be taken into custody immediately. He will have to apply to the high court for bail.

Rishi Kapoor’s look in ‘Sanam Re’, plays 80-year-old man

Rishi Kapoor will be playing the role of a 80-year-old man in his upcoming ‘Sanam Re’. The film is being directed by Divya Khosla Kumar, who last director ‘Yaariyan’ and produced by her husband Bhushan Kumar. ‘Sanam Re’ also features Pulkit Samrat, Yami Gautam and Urvashi Rautela. Rishi Kapoor will be playing a grandfather.

Rock On 2 shoot to begin in August 2015!

Excel Entertainment’s Rock On 2 will go on floors in the month of August 2015. The producer of the film, Ritesh Sidhwani, also confirmed that the sequel to the 2008 classic ‘Rock On!!’ will release in August next year. “‘Rock On!! 2? starts at the end of August and the film will release next August” Sidhwani told reporters at HT Delhi’s Most Stylish Awards 2015.

Being Human hasn’t donated money to Nepal Victims: Salman Khan

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a clarification on Facebook that his ‘Being Human’ foundation hasn’t donated money to the victims of Nepal earthquakes. There were rumours doing the rounds that his non-profit charitable organisation, which operates in India, had donated money to Nepal.