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Sandeepa Dhar says she was ‘scared’ to try comedy before Chumbak
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Sandeepa Dhar says she was ‘scared’ to try comedy before Chumbak

Actress Sandeepa Dhar, who explored a new dimension with the recently released OTT drama, 'Chumbak', revealed why stepping into comedy was initially challenging for her as an actor.  While speaking exclusively to IANS, Sandeepa shared that comedy is the toughest thing to deliver on screen.  "Actually, I am very scared of comedy because it's one of the toughest things to do. I have experience doing dramatic and emotional scenes." Sandeepa added that, according to her, 'Chumbak', was the best time to step into the genre, as the Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia duo always ends up creating something memorable. She told IANS, "But I think there couldn't have been a better time to try comedy, because the combination of JD and Aatish and the kind of world they create, the kind of characters the...
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City – National
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Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City – National

The late Princess Diana‘s infamous “revenge dress,” which she wore the same night then-Prince Charles admitted to his infidelity, is going up for auction. The then-Princess of Wales turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown for a Vanity Fair-hosted fundraising dinner. 6:04 Prince Harry sought advice from Princess Diana’s brother about surname change Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement ...
Legacy: Raftaar and KRSNA want to find artists, not social media stars
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Legacy: Raftaar and KRSNA want to find artists, not social media stars

As Indian hip-hop continues to move from the underground into the mainstream, Raftaar and KRSNA are looking at what comes next. With Legacy, the duo, along with co-creator Ankit Khanna, hopes to give emerging rappers a platform without forcing them into a predetermined mould. Legacy aims to find authentic hip-hop artists In an exclusive chat with mid-day, KRSNA says, “We are not trying to build clones,” explaining that the aim is not to create artists in their own image. “We are not trying to build artists in our sort of image. We want them to be the best versions of themselves as artists.” Source link
Canadian musician CRi lands ‘life-changing’ campaign with Apple
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Canadian musician CRi lands ‘life-changing’ campaign with Apple

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Montreal electronic musician says he is still processing the biggest opportunity of his career after Apple purchased one of his songs for a worldwide advertising campaign promoting the Apple Watch Series 12. The campaign, released this week, features “Naissance,” a track created by Quebec artist CRi, whose real name is Christophe Dubé.Dubé, 36, said the process moved quickly. About three weeks ago, his publicist received a call from Apple requesting the isolated audio track. Then, about a week ago, the company contacted him again with an offer to purchase the song.The musician described the deal as “life-changing.”For an artist, Dubé said, having music featured in a global Apple campaign...
Arshad, Pratik’s strong performances get trapped in a predictable drama
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Arshad, Pratik’s strong performances get trapped in a predictable drama

Tigmanshu Dhulia returns to the Hindi heartland with Ghamasaan, a gritty crime drama that brings together Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi in a tense cat-and-mouse game. Set in the ravines of Bundelkhand, the film has all the ingredients of a compelling Dhulia outing raw characters, earthy landscapes, violence and a murky power structure. Yet, despite a strong atmosphere and committed performances, the story occasionally struggles to rise above familiar territory. The film follows Maharaj (Arshad Warsi), a dreaded dacoit who has established his own reign across the region. On the other side is IPS officer Aditya Singh (Pratik Gandhi), who takes on the task of bringing him down. Their conflict forms the backbone of the narrative, with the film exploring the uneasy relationship between crime, ...
Singer D4vd sued by parents of murdered teen he is accused of killing – National
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Singer D4vd sued by parents of murdered teen he is accused of killing – National

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez are suing the singer D4vd for wrongful death of their daughter, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him last year. Mercedes Martinez and Jesus Rivas are also suing D4vd’s mother and managers, accusing them of negligence, according to the lawsuit viewed and obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and the New York Times.Global News has not independently viewed the lawsuit. 5:39 Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found in trunk, could face death penalty The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, details evidence presented by prosecutors at the m...
Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about sexism and patriarchy in Bollywood
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Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about sexism and patriarchy in Bollywood

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh has opened up about facing sexism and deeply rooted patriarchal attitudes in the film industry. She asserted that women often have to fight against societal conditioning to make their voices heard. Speaking at the trailer launch of her upcoming release "Hunkkaar—The Roar,” the 'Dangal' actress said patriarchy cannot be blamed solely on men, as women are also part of a system that has been deeply ingrained in society. “Patriarchy is not only the fault of men. There are also women in it. They are also included. It internalizes. And we are all born in the same conditioning. And we have to fight it,” she says and acknowledges that it’s “deeply ingrained.” Source link
Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis – National
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Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis – National

Billy Joel is sharing a health update after announcing that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus last year. On SiriusXM’s Billy Joel channel, the 77-year-old singer said that he is doing better after brain surgery, which helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).“I just want people to know, don’t worry about me. I’m not going anywhere. I’m here. I’m still here,” he said, adding that he’s “OK.” 0:48 Billy Joel dedicates song, ‘The Entertainer,’ to Donald Trump The Vienna singer said that his neurologist recommended he have a shunt implanted in his brain so that his condition did not continue to ge...
Nicolas Cage’s driveway swallowed by massive sinkhole, reports – National
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Nicolas Cage’s driveway swallowed by massive sinkhole, reports – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The city of Malibu has ordered an emergency evacuation for dozens of residential properties after a sinkhole formed under the driveway of a home reportedly owned by Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage, according to U.S. media reports. The sinkhole opened as a result of a gas leak, city officials said in a statement.Emergency services responded to a call for a gas leak at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, by which time it had grown to over 30 feet wide and had collapsed in on itself, swallowing Cage’s driveway, the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday. 2:17 Nicolas Cage hits the red carpet at TIFF ...