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Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 3rd October 2013

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Britney Spears Looks Like Her Old Self in Her 'Work, B**ch' Video


Despite staging her actual comeback in 2008 with Circus, it wasn't until recently that it felt like Britney Spears might actually be returning to her former glory. Nothing showcases that more than the video for her latest single, "Work, B**ch". While the song itself is the kind of generic but annoyingly catchy pop that Spears has made her trademark, there's something remarkable about the video. No, not the scantily clad women on leashes, or the obvious product placement. The most striking thing about the video is that Spears looks better and healthier than she has in years.



In fact, Spears looks so good that watching "Work, B**ch" feels a bit like watching one of the pop diva's old videos — Spears and her team seem to feel the same way, as the video is full of references to "Classic Britney." Between the "Slave 4 U" dance moves in a pink, "Lucky"-style gown and an outfit and set inspired by "Me Against the Music," it's obvious that this is the comeback that Spears needs in order to once again hold her own on the pop charts. Oh, and did we mention that she's dancing again? She's clearly trying to erase all memories of her awkward "Gimme More" performances by going all out on the choreography.

Spears' return to form comes at a very important time, as she recently confirmed her upcoming Vegas residency (which is why the video feels like a four-minute ad for the shows). While tickets would probably sell out regardless of what condition Spears is in, but audiences have high standards for her concerts, and exceeding them would be exactly what she needs to finally put all of her bad press behind her. Whatever happens, "Work, B**ch" seems to be working for her, in more ways than one, so maybe this will finally be the Britney Spears comeback that works.

Don't share North's photo, Kim Kardashian warns family


Los Angeles: Socialite Kim Kardashian, whose family - mother, Kris Jenner, and sisters, Kourtney and Khloe, are active on social networking platforms, has reportedly warned them not to share her daughter North`s photographs while she attends the Paris Fashion Week.

Kim is in Paris with partner Kanye West.

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star has left her baby, North West, in the care of her mother and sisters. She is said to have instructed them to be extra cautious about the pictures they share on Twitter and Instagram while she is away, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Kim does not think for one minute that her mom or sisters would try to sell pictures of North. Her concern was that everyone in the family loves to post pictures of what they are doing all the time on Twitter, and that this is something that she does not want to happen while she is away," said a source.
"She knows her daughter is in safe hands, not very discrete hands, but safe," the source added.
So far, Kim, 32, has only released one image of her baby girl since she gave birth to her in June.

Undeniable Proof That Sandra Bullock and George Clooney Are Meant to Be Together
Not too long after George Clooney's breakup with longtime girlfriend Stacy Keibler, the actor was rumored to have had an "adult sleepover" with ex-girlfriend Monika Jakisic, according to Us Weekly. Here's the issue: He belongs with Sandra Bullock and no one else. It's been a long time coming, but it's time for Clooney and Bullock to realize that they are meant to be. Here are a few reasons why the power stars would make the ultimate power couple:
They both have a sense of humor
There's no denying that Bullock has a funnybone (she's been in a zillion comedies), and as for Clooney, according to a story that Bullock shared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, he likes to pull pranks on her. The most recent being Clooney tricking her into jumping into a pool by herself. George, any lady that can deal with your pranks is a keeper.

They're close to the same age
She's 49 and he's 52. Now we're not saying that age determines how well a relationship will turn out, just that Clooney hasn't had much luck with the younger gals he's vied for.

Her son loves him
Definitely the biggest plus on this list. If Bullock ever decides to date someone seriously again, then she's obviously going to want her son Louis to get along with him. Good news, Clooney and Louis are already best friends. "My son thinks he's a very cool dude," Bullock told reporters at a Toronto International Film Festival press conference for Gravity (the new film that the pair star in together). "If there's a choice between me [and] George and Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity's director), my son will leave me to be with George and these guys. He's a boy's boy, so he has to go talk to the men."

They're old friends
They've been friends for over two decades! According to Us Weekly, Bullock said, "George and I have known each other for over 20 years. We've known each other since we got out of college. We have the same group of friends, so we've known each other since we had no work." If rom-coms have taught us anything, it's that best friends are always meant to be together. It's science.

There is so much sexual tension
Have you seen all of the photos of them on the red carpet while they've been promoting Gravity? There is so much chemistry there. Pictures don't lie, people.

Michelle Rodriguez's tail 'swings' both ways!

Los Angeles: Actress Michelle Rodriguez has revealed that she finds both men and women intriguing.


"I`ve never walked the carpet with anyone... Plus, I play a butchy girl all the time, so they assume I`m a lesbo," Rodriguez told Entertainment Weekly magazine.

"Eh, they`re not too far off. I`ve gone both ways. I do as I please. I am too f**king curious to sit here and not try when I can. Men are intriguing. So are chicks," added the 35-year-old.

Watson named world's sexiest stars

Los Angeles: `Sherlock Holmes` actor Benedict Cumbetbatch and former ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson have been named the world`s sexiest film stars in a new poll by movie magazine.

Cumberbatch managed to beat last year`s sexiest man alive, Ryan Gosling, who only came in at number 4, and also overcame Jude Law, fellow Brit Henry Cavill, and James Bond star Daniel Craig, who finished at number 24 in the Empire magazine conducted poll, reported E! online.
Watson also beat an impressive list of Hollywood bombshell`s which included Mila Kunis, Cameron Diaz, Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde and star of upcoming comedy "Don Jon" Scarlet Johansson, who came in at number 2.
"It is a great result for British stars, but what`s clear is that it`s less important to have lots of casual fans and better to have a dedicated hard-core," James Dyer, digital editor of Empire magazine, said.
Cumberbatch was highly amused by the poll`s outcome and said, "It puts a bit of a spring in your step. It`s nice, you swagger a little bit, it`s enjoyable. I`ve punched well above my weight this year... I find it hysterically funny... It`s a giggle. I wield it with a massive smile."
Watson and Cumberbatch have had a busy and successful year in 2013.
Watson starred in the summer hit ‘The Bling Ring’ that was released back on June 14 and Cumberbatch will be seen in upcoming films such as ‘12 Years A Slave’, ‘August: Osange County’ ‘The Fifth State’.

I'm trying my best: Khloe Kardashian on marital crisis
Los Angeles: Socialite Khloe Kardashian, who is going through marital strife with husband Lamar Odom, says she is trying her best to resurrect it.

The couple has been facing a rough patch in their marriage following news of the basketball player`s drug intake and extra marital affair.

Khloe, 29, shared her views with her fans via a Facebook chat Tuesday, reports radaronline.com.

When one of her fan posted: "I think you`re so amazing and beautiful and love how you carry yourself through all of these hard times! You are such an inspiration to me."

Khloe responded by saying: "I`m trying my best! Kisses."

Odom and Khloe have been married for four years.

Watch Miley Cyrus Joke About Her VMAs Performance (and the Tongue) in New 'SNL' Promo



We've reached the point at which were moreover tired of lamenting (or defending) Miley Cyrus' VMAs performance, but we're still up for an odd joke or two about the whole debacle. And since it's especially funny when celebrities come to terms with their own ill-conceived antics, jumping on the bandwagon of regret with a few gags up their sleeves, we'd love to hear Miley herself throw in a jab or two at whatever the hell she was doing that fateful Sunday night. And although she mines the event for humor in her new promo for Saturday Night Live, it's clear that she sees no error in the bizarre ordeal: she and SNL star Taran Killam are making fun of the reactions to Cyrus' performance, not the performance itself.
Still, some of us hold fast to the specks of charm emanated by Cyrus. She might be a loon, might be heading for a shame explosion of Bieberic proportions, but she's got some degree of likability still resting on her shoulders. So check out the above promo and see if she makes up for her recent malfeasances on Saturday night's show.





The New 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Is Kinda...Boring


Saturday Night Live had its season premiere this past weekend and it was not the most earth-shattering episode. There were a lot of newcomers to the show and they had to have their hands held by Tina Fey and surprise guest star Aaron Paul. That ends the recap portion of this piece. I'm looking ahead to what could happen with these people and whether they have room to grow or will some of them be thrown back into the pond.
Some big fish have already left for other projects. Andy Samberg is on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Seth Meyers is getting the Late Night slot behind fellow SNL alumnus Jimmy Fallon. Change is the name of the game for Lorne Michaels' crew, but this is a big difference. When Jay Pharoah is a veteran on the show, then there's a big gap. Also, when another veteran of sorts, Taran Killam, is known more for being Mr. Cobie Smulders, then yeah, it's basically a rebuilding year.
Of course, when one of your first moments on the show EVER is what amounts to a fraternity hazing ritual (Fey had the new cast come out wearing glittery yellow tuxedos and do a ridiculous song-and-dance number), there's nowhere to go but up. The problem is that they were very vanilla. There were very few, if any laughs. The newcomer who did the best was Noel Wells, who did a fantastic Lena Dunham impersonation in a Girls spoof. She has a lot of potential and could possibly become one of the breakout stars if she keeps it up.
We have to assume that these are very talented people - Michaels wouldn't have chosen them if they weren't. But they are going to be like rookies on a baseball team for now, getting sporadic playing time. As the season goes on and they get more comfortable, there will be a shift of sorts and they'll get more prominence, but they have to earn it.
Remember, some of the most successful people in show business have had some less than stellar debuts. I think Conan O'Brien burned every single copy of his debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. I remember seeing that episode when it first aired as a senior in college (Yes, I'm old, thank you) and thinking that he wasn't going to last. Well, he got into a groove and now has his own show on TBS. So, the new cast can take heart, they will likely get a chance to bloom into prime-time players.

Gwyneth Paltrow goes bare under tuxedo


Los Angeles: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow went bare under a sleek tuxedo jacket while shooting for an advertising campaign.

The 41-year-old shot for the ad campaign for Hugo Boss` Jour Pour Femme fragrance here, reports eonline.com.

She completed the look with cropped black trousers and black heels, and in some photographs, she can also be seen in a white blouse under the jacket.
Paltrow is said to be earning $2 million for being the face of Boss` newest perfume, which the design house has billed as a light and fresh daytime fragrance.

Fourth 'Chronicles Of Narnia' film in the making


Washington: The fourth installment of ` The Chronicles Of Narnia` film series is set to be adapted into a movie.

The C.S. Lewis Company executives have granted Mark Gordon`s company the rights to jointly develop and produce a movie adaptation of the fourth book, ` The Silver Chair`, Contactmusic reported.

The ` Saving Private Ryan` producer issued a statement announcing the fourth installment of the author`s fantasy book series.
He added that he is a huge fan of Lewis` "beautiful and allegorical world of Narnia" and is preparing to bring the next book to life.
The first Narnia trilogy, starring Liam Neeson as the voice of lion ` Aslan` and Tilda Swinton as the ` White Witch`, grossed a total of 1.6 billion dollars at the global box office, and ` The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader `, earned 415 million dollars.

Women Directors To Keep On Your Radar


We recently learned that actress Cate Blanchett is getting ready to make her directorial debut. This is awesome because 1.) it’s Cate Blanchett and 2.) it’s always cool to see more women getting behind the camera. Many of us are familiar with the big names — Sofia Coppola, Kathryn Bigelow, and Miranda July for the indie-lovers. But there are plenty of other women filmmakers who are making good, quality productions and who should be on everyone’s radar. Spike Lee recently made an addendum to his list of Essential Films and added five female filmmakers; here are some up-and-comers we think might make similar lists in a few years.


Ellen Page
The Oscar-nominated actress best known for her leading roles in Juno and Inception will soon make her directorial debut with Miss Stevens. We’re seriously excited about the coming-of-age story (starring Anna Faris) that she’ll be bringing to the big screen.

Susanne Bier
Probably best known for her 2007 film Things We Lost In The Fire (starring Halle Berry and Benicio del Toro), Bier’s next film Serena will re-team Jennifer Lawrence with her Silver Linings Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper. Set in Depression-era North Carolina and based on the book by Ron Nash, we’re expecting big things from this seasoned director.

Kat Coiro
Having found some success with indie flicks like L!fe Happens and the hilarious short Idiots (starring Zoe Saldana and Kate Bosworth), Coiro’s most-recent release And While We Were Here -- an affair film starring Bosworth and Iddo Goldberg -- debuted to strong reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival and later in theatres. We’re looking forward to more slow-moving love stories and comedic-dramas with strong femme leads from Coiro.

Should Children of Celebrities Be Off-Limits To Paparazzi?


Sandra Bullock, who is no stranger to photographers wanting to take pictures of her and her kids, celebrated the possible passage of a law to prevent paparazzi from trying to photograph the children of celebrities. She told the media that "children should not be sold." Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner, both parents themselves, set this in motion to get the law passed. The fines aren't light either, starting at $10,000 and escalating as high as $30,000.
Celebrities and photographers have always had some kind of love/hate relationship, with the celebrities accepting it for the most part. The photographers have been really crossing a lot of lines over the years, though. They've begun taking pictures of their kids, like Michael Jackson's daughter Paris and others. These kids should be allowed to have a childhood, even if their parents spend nearly every waking moment in the public spotlight. They shouldn't have to worry about the flashbulbs going on around them as well.
It's stressful on the kids and it may have played a part in Paris Jackson's suicide attempt. It's not out of the realm of possibility that many of these kids will find themselves in therapy as they get older due to this constant glare of the spotlight. It just can't be healthy to one's psyche. It doesn't make one feel normal. They live a life of excess, yes. They can go wherever they like due to their parents' wealth. But that should not be held against them by photographers who are just looking to get a buck.
A clearer line has been drawn and hopefully it will become etched in stone. We'll see if those photographers, many of them freelancers who need to get some kind of exclusive to get paid, heed it. Overall, it's a good law.Hopefully it will bring peace to Suri Cruise. Goodness knows, we've had our fill of photos of her parents.

Just Say No: Pop Stars Who Should’ve Turned Down Movie Roles

Battleship
When pop singers reach the top of the music world, there’s nowhere else to go but venture into other territories. Many stars feel that because they’re oh-so-creative they should further express themselves through acting. Though some music stars make decent actors (see: Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Mandy Moore), majority of pop stars are 90% ego and 10% talent when it comes to their acting chops. Here’s a rundown of some of the worst pop stars turned actors.

Rihanna
2012’s Battleship was a flop, and although that wasn’t Rihanna’s fault, she certainly didn’t help matters. Her monotonous delivery of lines and could-give-a-f**k attitude seeped through her role in the film, and she ended up getting a Golden Razzie for Worst Supporting Actress, most likely the only acting award she’ll ever get. She barely even had any lines in the film, proving that even the filmmakers thought she was hopeless, and was instead used to mostly stand in one spot and look gorgeous. Vulture hilariously put together a collection of all Rihanna’s lines in the movie (spoiler: they’re virtually all one-liners) that's actually better than the film itself.

Justin Timberlake
This is definitely going to be one that not everyone agrees with, but according to yours truly, Justin Timberlake needs to stick to his day job. Timberlake has an impressive resume of films below his belt, which is ridiculous, considering that he simply cannot act. If it’s obvious that you’re acting, you’re not a good actor – simple as that. Regardless of how decent he may seem in a movie (in which case I’d like to smoke what you’re smoking), he is consistently the weakest link in every movie that he’s in, and yes, that most definitely includes The Social Network. Seeing Timberlake around real actors makes his lack of acting talent all the more palpable. He’s also been in many more flops than people like to admit, and if he was any other struggling actor, there’s no way he would’ve gotten as many chances as he had. Timberlake is at his best doing SNL skits and making music, but he seriously needs to say bye, bye, bye to his dreams of Oscar.

Britney Spears
Oh, Britney. Anyone remember the 2002 magnum opus that was Crossroads? The film was didn’t do as well as expected, but in all fairness, the plot dealt with some pretty heavy stuff, including rape, teen pregnancy, and estranged parents. Spears’ acting was lackluster at best, with the main attraction being her famous midriff and her performances in the film. She also appeared on How I Met Your Mother in 2008, with barely any comedic timing. Spears always seems like she’s playing Britney Spears saying some lines – never the character. The good thing about Spears is that she seems to know that she’s not Meryl Streep (unlike a certain ex-boyfriend of hers), and even though she’s not the best actress, or even a good one, for that matter, she still comes off as endearing.

Jessica & Ashlee Simpson
You know how sometimes great acting genes can run in a family? Well, apparently it works the other way, too. Both Simpson sisters are dismal actresses with a string of bad scenes under their belts. Jessica’s only contribution to The Dukes of Hazzard was wearing daisy dukes and a pink bikini, an image that is also synonymous with her entire acting “career.” Ashlee was called out by a source on Melrose Place for being an “embarrassingly bad” actress and her stint was eventually cut short (aka she was told to sashay away from the series). But hey – there’s no better type of sisterly bonding than being nominated for Razzies together, amiright?

Madonna
She may have a (debatable-if-she-deserved-it) Golden Globe under her belt, but Madonna is known for being a great pop star who moonlights as a terrible actress. Case in point: Shanghai Surprise, Who’s That Girl, Body of Evidence, The Next Best Thing, Swept Away, and any interview where Madonna tries to say something nice about her competitors. She always comes off as blank and wooden, and the fact that she’s acting, as opposed to actually being the character, is always extremely apparent. Now, if all of the movies she’s been in are actually comedies, though, I take back all my words.


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‘Besharam’ review: Just not enough Masala!

Aparna Mudi
‘Besharam’, Ranbir Kapoor’s latest release has a basic problem - it does not live up to its name.
When you watch Ranbir you do not expect an out and out ‘Besharam’ comedy. However you do expect some smart assery if that is what is projected in all its promos. Good performances, the Kapoor clan, and some good humour could not really create the magic that you expect from the entire crew. The young Kapoor is a teen heart throb, here he tries to be more, and doesn’t really do too well.
‘Dabbang’ was a great make of classic masala film making that came from Abhinav Kashyap, and was pulled off with élan by Salman Khan. Salman stood out in his archaic 1990s hero avatar, delivering loudmouthed-applause-inducing dialogues looking as if he spoke like this every day. Despite Ranbir’s refreshing acting skills, he falls short – probably because he looks just out of ‘Wake up Sid’ cuteness.
Humour is just spattered insufficiently and inconsistently. The parts where you end up enjoying the most are Rishi and Neetu Kapoor’s sequences, and by the end you are disappointed that they did not have as much screen time as you would have liked. It looks like Abhinav wanted to work with a plot that involved all three, but his ambitions stopped short right there. He did not bother with a plot line which was fantastical enough to accommodate all three of them sharing the screen space and make a compelling must watch blockbuster.
The story revolves around a good hearted orphan, Babli (Ranbir), who has grown up to be a car thief. He falls for the ‘beauty’ Tara Sharma (Pallavi Sharda). Rishi and Neetu play a slightly corrupt, cop couple - Chulbul and Bulbul Chautala. The movie has a predictable plot, atypical of masala flicks, using stereotypes of every kind. The love story between Babli and Tara is unconvincing. Not that you need a why and a how, but it doesn’t build up at all.
Also, one major grouse I had with the movie was that I was waiting to understand why Babli was called Besharam in the first place. By the standards of how Indian movie heroes are generally shown wooing ladies, Babli was quite a softy, giving flowers to the leading ladies mom, carrying her grocery. Apart from what you have seen in the promos, Ranbir never goes beyond pulling out socks from his pants.
The other two Kapoors are fantastic. Every time Rishi and Neetu appear on screen they manage to entertain. From the first chase sequence to the climax, the few minutes that they have, they have pulled off the chemistry that they were known for back in the 70s. Neetu Kapoor plays gutsy, stands on equal footing as Rishi, and has a good comic timing. She jibes and jokes with Rishi, who is equally cute with her whenever they are seen together. It’s like watching an old endearing couple still in love who have managed to keep the fire alive because of their romance infused in a sense of humour.

The first half of the movie is rather floppy, but the second half of the movie picks up the plot. But the climax is worth watching. Rishi, Neetu and Ranbir fight side by side; Rishi Kapoor takes the centre stage and you realise Kashyap probably made the movie only for this scene.

The music of the movie comes from Lalit Pandit who is the part of the 90s famed Jatin-Lalit duo. ‘Dil Ka Joh Haal Hai’ which is filmed near the traditional lahlahate sarso ke khet sounds like a track straight out of that decade. Another refreshing track is ‘Love ki Ghanti’ which reminds you of Kishore Kumar’s fun songs from the 60s. It has a conversation structure and sounds really fun! The title track and the other tracks, even though nothing to write home about are more or less enjoyable.

As Ranbir fan, one would not really mind the movie. But it does not make an impact as ‘Dabbang’ moment for the hero. The superstar in the making is probably is a much better actor than a masala entertainer and that’s something that he has proven in his previous movies. The filmmaker did not have a proper vision for an actor of Ranbir’s calibre and this one is certainly not the best for either of them!

Salman Khan is my favorite actor: Miss Universe Olivia Culpo


New Delhi: Miss Universe Olivia Culpo has revealed that she is a big fan of actor Salman Khan.
During an exclusive interview with ANI, the 21-year old American beauty pageant titleholder said, "I love Bollywood movies and Salman Khan is my favorite".

Culpo, who is currently on a 10-day visit to India to create awareness on social issues such as girl child, female infanticide and women empowerment, also admitted that she would love to star in a Bollywood movie.



Bigg Boss 7' dairies day 16: Why is Ratan Rajput taking a cow dung bath?

It’s that day when Bigg Boss 7 house inmates move from all the talking to action – tasks!
Ratan Rajput in a tub full of cow dung, taking a luxury bath for almost an hour – that definitely stinks! No that’s no fetish that this petite TV star has, but that was a task that Ms Rajput completed and earned a point for her hell teammates in the Bigg Boss 7 house. The task was originally assigned to Elli Avram who turned it down.
Bigg Boss announced a new wacky luxury budget task – scientists and guinea pigs. As a part of which smoke was released in the house and everyone was asked to vacate the house. Then an announcement was made – the hell-mates were infected by a deadly virus and that they needed treatment that only the heaven-mates (doctors/scientists) could treat. The woes of the hell-mates multiplied as they were put on a liquid diet as part of the treatment. The doctors were not allowed to touch the infected hell-mates else they will get infected.
As part of the first treatment, Bigg Boss called doctors Gauahar and Tanisha in the lab and asked them to give 2 names who will take the treatment of getting their hair coloured. After discussing, Tanisha and Gauahar gave Andy and Kamya Punjabi’s name. Andy and Kamya were called inside the lab and Bigg Boss said that if they refused to do the task, they will lose a point and the heaven-mates will earn it. But Kamya and Andy sportingly agreed to get the treatment, which helped them gain a point.
Bigg Boss then announced that he has found the second treatment and called doctors Shilpa Agnihotri and Anita Advani inside the lab and there they saw a tub filled with cow-dung and Ratan sportingly took up this task.
As part of the third treatment, doctors Armaan and Tanisha were called in the lab. When they entered they saw three boxes that were kept, labelled as rats, snakes and spiders. But inside boxes were pineapples, a fake snake and toilet brush. They were asked to give a name who will be bound in a chair and blindfolded and will be given the impression that the actual animals are crawling on them. First they took Pratyusha’s name but after hearing the task, she refused to do it. Later they suggested Andy’s name. Andy readily agreed to do it, which earned them another point.
Now if we were to play this game with the Bigg Boss 7 house inmates we would chose the Gauhar as the Dil ka doctor; any guesses on who her patient would be?



DV Act: HC seeks case papers of complaint against Dimple Kapadia
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed the city police to produce before it case papers pertaining to a complaint lodged by Anita Advani, who claims to have been the live-in partner of late actor Rajesh Khanna, against Khanna`s wife Dimple Kapadia and her family.
Justice Sadhana Jadhav was hearing a petition filed by Dimple and others seeking quashing of the case under the Domestic Violence Act.
"The respondent (Anita) has submitted some photographs and CCTV footages to substantiate her case. The prosecution shall produce all relevant case papers on October 11," Justice Jadhav directed recently.
Soon after the death of Khanna on July 18 last year, Anita had filed a complaint in the Bandra metropolitan magistrate court against Dimple and her family, including her daughters Twinkle and Rinkie, and son-in-law Akshay Kumar, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Anita had approached the magistrate after she claimed that the police failed to take action on her complaint.
In the complaint, Anita had included video and audio recording of Khanna`s signature being taken on a will forcibly and other footage to prove that she stayed in Khanna`s Aashirwad bungalow.
According to Anita, she was the actor`s live-in partner but was driven out of the suburban bungalow when Khanna fell sick. Anita had sought maintenance from Dimple and her family.
In her petition, Dimple contended that she was the legally wedded wife of Khanna and as such no other woman can claim share in the wealth left behind by her husband.


Huma Qureshi to play Meena Kumari?

Mumbai: After directing films like ‘Bhatti On Chutti’ and ‘Mittal Vs Mittal’ among others, Karan Razdan now plans to make a biopic on the legendary actress Meena Kumari. The director is thinking of Huma Qureshi playing the Tragedy Queen but hasn`t approached her yet.


Seen as an ideal Indian woman on the big screen, Meena Kumari earned the Tragedy Queen title after playing sad roles in films like ‘Daera’ and ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’. Co-incidentally, her personal life was full of pain and sorrow and she died of liver cirrhosis in 1972. She was 39.
"I have spent about four years to do the research and write the script. We have just finished the script and we will start shooting from early next year," Razdan said.
"Meena Kumari`s life and her journey has been very fascinating. We want someone who could justify her role and I think Huma Qureshi will fit the bill. I want to cast her for the biopic. We have not approached her so far, but my team will be talking to her soon," he added.
Meanwhile, Razdan is happy about his book ‘Tantra & the Tantrika’.
"It`s a very informative book about art and science. It`s a fictional book," he said.

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