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Kiran Rao has her roots in Telangana?

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Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Roa have been in the eye of storm over the intolerance discussion they had at home, that was made public by Aamir. Amid all the controversy stirring around them, attacks, counter attacks and the explanations, Mehboob Nagar district natives expressed a doubt that Kiran Rao could be a descendant of the Wanaparthy Samsthan.

Wanaparthy Samsthan was last ruled by Raja Rameshwara Rao, who after the samsthan was united in the government became a MP. Raja Rameshwar Rao trust Staff have it that Kiran Rao is the Grand Daughter of CMS Rao, Brother of Raja Rameshwar Rao’s wife Santha Rameshwar Rao. Raja Rameshwar Rao after uniting the samsthan with the gov shifted to Hyderabad.

The royal lineage still continues to conduct its Annual Dussera celebrations at the samsthan and stay there for the Devi Navrathri Uthsav. Now being looked after by Raja Ramewshwar Rao’s grand son Raja Krishna Deva Rao, the people in the samsthan say they have never known of Kiran Rao or her Grand Dad and family ever Visiting the samsthan ever. Even the kings themselves visit only during Dussera or any crisis they said.

Fight Over Aamir’s Comments Kills A Wife

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A minor quarrel between a doting couple from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh soon turned fatal as the wife committed suicide by consuming poison. What’s even more shocking is that the couple got into an argument over Aamir Khan’s comments on growing intolerance in India.

As per the media reports, 24-year-old Sonam Pandey and her husband Mayank Pandey got into an argument over the newspaper reports about Aamir’s intolerance statements. The dispute turned fatal when Mayank mocked Aamir saying “what kind of man is the Bollywood star, who wants to settle abroad on the advice of his wife.”

Highly distressed by her husband’s regressive comments and also for mocking Aamir Khan, Sonam immediately ran upstairs and locked her room’s door. After a while, she started screaming and family members broke opened the doors and found her vomiting. They rushed her to a hospital where she succumbed later.

Priyanka Chopra ‘hard at work’ on the sets of Quantico

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Mumbai: Bollywood’s multi-talented star, Priyanka Chopra has made us all proud with her international show ‘Quantico’s success. The actress, who is all set to mesmerize everyone with her upcoming film ‘Bajirao Mastani’, is currently busy shooting for her Hollywood thriller drama in Montreal. While fans are following the show’s storyline attentively, they often wonder what goes around when cameras go off. Well, here are some pictures of Priyanka Chopra and team ‘Quantico’ ‘working hard’ on the sets.The actress took to her official Instagram account and shared the picture with her fans with caption, “Hard at work.. #quantico episode 11!! Phew! @anabelleacosta1 @jazmasri.”

Here are few more behind the scenes pictures from the sets.Priyanka is seen as FBI trainee Alex Parrish, suspected of committing a terrorist attack, in the thriller drama.The actress, who plays the lead in the action series, is officially the first Indian star to bag a leading role in a television show abroad. The actress is receiving love and compliments from all over the world for her brilliant performance in the show.

Size Zero Movie Review – 2.5/5

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Story:

Soundarya (Anushka) is an obese girl hailing from a middle class family. She works in a local Chinese Fast Food Center. She falls love at first sight to Abhi (Aarya). When all the matches are turning away due to her heavy weight, Soundarya’s mother (Urvasi) forces her join Size Zero Slimming Centre run by Satyanand (Prakash Raaj) which uses some drugs to burn the fat. Following the Size Zero failure, Sweety along with her friend, Jyothi (Pavani Gangireddy) start their own natural slimming center. What happens next forms the rest of the story.

Performances:

Anushka is every bit what the role demands her to be. She did lot of hard work to put up that extra oodles of weight for that gigantic shoulders, round cheeks and plump figure. Even after disfiguring her figure, she is still sweet and cute with the usual smile. Aarya gets a simple role and he sleep walks through it. Sonal Chauhan also gets a limited space and in which she is okay.

Prakash Raj is good as always in the role of an antagonist. Brahmanandam is totally wasted while Pavani Gangireddy makes only a limited impression. Urvasi, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao are good even in the limited roles they are offered. Cameos by Rana Daggubati, Nagarjuna, Hansika Motwani, Tamannaah, Lakshmi Machu, Jiiva and Bobby Simha are fine.

Technical Performances:

Size Zero storyline has similarities to that of Malayalam movie, ‘De Thadiya’, Director Prakash Kovelamudi tried hand with decent concepts like Unnatural weight reduction, Unconditional Love, pre-marriage issues etc but did not have a credible plotline and screenplay (by Kanika) to make it engaging.

Further the entertainment levels are not on expected levels disappointing the audience. The first half shows us that there is no direction to the film but there is no redemption even in the second half. Further the climax is even disappointing.

Nirav Shah’s cinematography is disappointing. Editing and Art direction are equally appalling. MM Keeravani’s music is middling and the BGM adds grace to the proceedings. The CG work is good while Production values are just fine.

Highlights:

  • Anushka.
  • Comedy here and there

Drawbacks:

  • Screenplay
  • Second half
  • Weak emotions

Final Say:

We have seen several films on Weight issues like Kobbaribondam to Laddu Babu. The director had added few new issues like unhealthy diet, Slimming Centres angle, Marriage issues, innate love, message etc. Even though the intent is good, Prakash’s inability to make a tasty dish foiled the attempt. Try this one at your own risk.

The two former lovers get along like a house on fire

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Mumbai: Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma get along like a house on fire. The former lovers recently caught up with each other and added a tinge of madness with a dubsmash video that will instantly crack you up. The clip shows the close bond of friendship that they share.

Ranveer is gearing up for the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’ where he essays the role of Peshwa Maratha warrior. Anushka mouthed Ranveer’s trademark dialogue from the film- “Bajirao ne Mastani se mohobbat ki hai, ayaashi nahi!” The actress totally nails it in the clip shared by Ranveer. He posted it as, “Bittoo se Bajirao tak :)) Presenting the One & Only @AnushkaSharma !! #BajiraoMastaniDubsmash #BajiraoMastani”

Ranbir explained that their statement was taken out of context

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Mumbai: Deepika Padukone was really ‘hurt’ when her comment about Ranbir Kapoor’s marriage, that went viral on the social media, was taken out of context. In a recent interview, the 29-year-old actress reportedly was quoted, saying “Ranbir can’t get married till I allow it.”

However, the ‘Tamasha’ costars later clarified the statement and explained that their statement was taken out of context. Ranbir said that Deepika said it in jest, adding “they had asked me when will I marry? Then they saw Deepika, like she is my mom, and asked her what she feels about it.” He also said that sometimes people just read the headlines and not the actual material inside. Deepika revealed that she was hurt when she read the report and the comments like ‘How can she say this,’ ‘What does she think of herself.’

Ranbir Kapoor’s “Jagga Jasoos” is not delayed

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Panaji: Anurag Basu is working with Ranbir Kapoor and his girlfriend Katrina Kaif in “Jagga Jasoos” and the filmmaker says casting real-life couple in a film is often a disadvantage as it is difficult for them to romance on-screen. The upcoming detective comedy-drama will reunite Basu with his “Barfi” star and this is the first time the director is helming a project with Katrina as the female lead. “Having a real-life couple is not an advantage but it is rather a disadvantage. The actors know each other so well and you are lovers in real-life, it gets difficult for them to bring their chemistry on the screen. So this is going to be very challenging,” Basu told PTI on the sidelines of IFFI. The director says “Jagga Jasoos” is not delayed and it was supposed to come after Ranbir’s other projects- “Bombay Velvet” and “Tamasha” as the actor prefers to have a gap of six months between his two movies. “We have not shot the film. Ranbir is shooting Karan Johar’s film. I have only shot few days when he was free.

Our film was always supposed to come after ‘Bombay Velvet’ and ‘Tamasha’. When I started my film I knew this is going to be my schedule as Ranbir keeps a gap of six months. No actor would release two films in two months. This was the chronology that was to happen.” There has been a lot of speculations about the film but the “Gangster” helmer is not complaining as he feels it is a good sign and shows that people are curious about the project. “It is good that speculations are there, it shows people are curious about the film.” According to the filmmaker they will resume the shooting in January and wrap the film in two months for a release in 2016.

Case filed against YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy

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Christian-Muslim dialogue only way out in Kenya: Pope

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Pope Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya on Thursday that they have little choice but to engage in dialogue to guard against the “barbarous” Islamic extremist attacks that have struck the African country recently, saying religious leaders must be “prophets of peace” in a world sown by hatred. On his first full day in Africa, the Pope insisted that religion can never be used to justify violence and lamented that “all too often, young people are being radicalised in the name of religion to sow discord and fear, and to tear at the very fabric of our societies.” Mass on rain-soaked campus The Pope made the comments in a meeting with Kenyan Christian, Muslim and other faith leaders at the start of a busy day that will also see him celebrate Mass on a rain-soaked university campus and deliver a major environment speech to the U.N. regional headquarters in Nairobi. On Friday, he heads to Uganda for the second leg of his first African pilgrimage. Kenya, a former British colony, is majority Christian, but Muslims represent about 10 percent of the population.

Refers to al-Shabab attacks In his remarks, Pope Francis referred explicitly to three recent attacks claimed by the Somalia-based al-Shabab extremist group, saying he knew well that the memories were still fresh in Kenya’s mind. In April, the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack on a mostly Christian college in north-eastern Kenya that left some 150 people dead. A month earlier, al-Shabab claimed responsibility for attacks in Mandera county on the Somali border in which 12 people died. In September 2013, at least 67 people were killed in an attack by al-Shabab on the Westgate mall in Nairobi. Al-Shabab opposes Kenya’s decision to send troops to Somalia to fight the group as part of an African Union force backing Somalia’s weak federal government. ‘The God we seek is a God of peace’ “Here, I think of the importance of our common conviction that the God whom we seek to serve is a God of peace,” the Pope said. “How important it is that we be seen as prophets of peace, peacemakers who invite others to live in peace, harmony and mutual respect.”

These speakers are water, dust, shock proof, and they float!

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Mumbai: Altec Lansing announced its launch in the Indian audio device segment with a disruptive and sturdy ‘everything proof’ range of speakers. The new range of 12 speakers includes Mini H2o speaker, Mini Lifejacket 2 speaker and Lifejacket 2 speaker, which brings a combination of design aesthetics, impeccable sound technology and sturdy hardware. The range is dustproof, sand proof, shockproof, snow proof and waterproof.

The speakers are compatible with all devices that are Bluetooth-enabled, and is also accordant on the mobile platforms Apple, Android and Blackberry. Priced between Rs 3,000 to Rs 14,000, the new range of speakers will be available in the first week after launch only on Flipkart. Subsequently on all leading online portals, large format stores and various retail outlets.

Commenting on the launch of Altec Lansing’s ‘Everything Proof’ range, Shonit Dalmia, Partner- Trade Bazaar Hometech Ventures LLP said, “Altec Lansing has been synonymous with unparalleled sound quality for several decades, consistently delivering to its customers including professionals and everyday listeners alike. The Indian market provides us a huge opportunity to further expand presence and connect with the vast youth population. We are excited to launch Altec’s ‘Everything Proof’ range of audio devices backed by its state-of-the art design and rugged hardware guaranteeing an excellent musical experience. We are confident the new range of speakers will find resonance with our young audience.”

NDA Makes A Fool Of Naidu Again!

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Both Jayalalitha and Chandrababu Naidu wrote to PM Modi on the same day asking for Central assistance in the wake of floods in their respective states. Modi immediately sanctioned Rs 1800 crore to Tamil Nadu which had asked in excess of Rs 5000 crore. But the file of AP which has asked for around Rs 4000 crore was kept pending. An angry Chandrababu had Sujana Chowdary take up the matter with the Union Finance Ministry which then released Rs 700 crore. But Naidu’s joy was short-lived.

Apparently, the Center has released Rs 350 crore as ‘backward region development package’ and the remaining Rs 350 crore for ‘Polavaram project’. That means, it hasn’t given anything for flood relief. It is by now very much clear that Naidu carries absolutely no credibility with the NDA government. They just don’t trust him as can be evidenced by the treatment meted out to him repeatedly.

‘Clean Comedy More Appreciated Than Vulgarity’

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Trends come and go in the cinematic world, but the fact that clean humour and good comedy reign over “meaningless” entertainers has sustained over the years, says Bollywood’s beloved comedian and character actor Johnny Lever, who now simply skips “nonsense” films. “I’ve been in the industry for the last 35 years. If we compare today’s comedy with the one that we used to see earlier, then there is a difference, but it’s not a big one. Trend always keeps on changing… But good comedy is always appreciated more than vulgar and meaningless one,” Johnny, best known for his roles in films like “Raja Hindustani”, “Deewana Mastana” and “Dulhe Raja”, told IANS in an interview.

“For making a good comedy film, you need a good writer whose craft can be understood through the time that he takes to write his script. A good writer takes time to go in-depth into a subject and then comes out with a good script. Then it’s the job of the actor and director to improvise with it and make it even better,” Johnny said. The “Housefull 2” actor, who will perform with his daughter Jamie in the US next year, also feels that when it comes to vulgar comedy, its “easy to write and perform”.

“It takes less time. That’s why it is seen quite often these days. In earlier times, in the era of Mehmood Ali and Kishore Kumar, people used to observe a lot and used to take time in writing scripts. Comedy made in a hurry is waste and meaningless. The comedy, where you are insulting people, is easy to write,” Johnny said. Gearing up to feature in director Rohit Shetty’s Shah Rukh Khan- and Kajol-starrer “Dilwale”, Johnny said he does “fewer” films now. “I choose scripts which bring out some meaningful message. Otherwise, I skip being part of nonsense comedies… it won’t look good if I’ll appear in a film just to show my face and do weird roles, especially after working in around 400 films,” he added. However, he feels that in current times, comedy is so popular that it’s almost part of every character in a film. Due to this, a comedian’s work has become tougher. “Everybody is doing comedy – right from the lead actor to villain and supporting cast. But I have never felt the fear of being neglected or overshadowed. People often call me saying: ‘Johnny, we have a role that we think only you can do’. If I like the character, then I instantly say yes to them. “A supportive actor’s career depends upon the variety that he showcases in all his roles. If his roles will be similar to one another, then his career will not have a long run. Also it’s the job of a supporting actor to maintain the liveliness in the film. In that way, he holds a big job in his hands,” added the actor, who has infused life into several movies during his career.

Shruti Haasan Rejects Ram Charan’s Offer | Says No for New Flick

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Aamir Khan Wife Kiran Rao Is a Telangana Woman | Exclusive Story On Kiran Rao

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Lakshmi Demands Ban On Killing Veerappan

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Ram Gopal Varma’s upcoming release Killing Veerappan which is all geared up to hit the screens worldwide on 4th December, has now landed itself in legal trouble. Veerappan’s wife Muthulakshmi said in a press meet this morning that she gave permission to Ram Gopal Varma for filming only the Hindi version of her late husband’s story.

Muthulakshmi alleged that not only Ram Gopal Varma went on to make the film in three other languages like Kannada, Telugu and Tamil, he also showed her husband in a bad light. Muthulakshmi has also approached a local court demanding a ban on the film.

Muthulakshmi went on to state that she will not allow the film to release unless RGV shows her the complete film before its theatrical release. Muthulakshmi expressed her concerns that if the film showcases her husband as a cruel and negative man, it will make an adverse affect on her family.

Meanwhile, one of the film’s unit members expressed dismay over Muthulakshmi’s last minute allegations as they duly paid her a huge amount several years ago for the rights to make the film.

Bunny Picking Up Right Directors

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Many in the industry say that Allu Arjun like his father Allu Aravind has very smart planning regarding his career as he always picks up right directors and stories. When NTR and Mahesh Babu rejected the offer to do Gona Ganna Reddy in Gunasekhar’s Rudhramadevi, Allu Arjun took up the initiative and did the movie. The rest as they say is history.

While Mahesh Babu refused to do ‘Manam’ director Vikram Kumar’s movie, Allu Arjun signed a film under his direction, which will be launched next year. When big heroes were skeptical of working with Surender Reddy, he took the chance of working with him and got the biggest hit of his career with Racegurram. Industry folks say his choice of working with class directors like Vikram Kumar after doing a movie with Boyapati Srinu is right choice as it would balance his career well. The question is whether his choice of working with Boyapati would be fruitful or not?

Modi Caught Snoozing In Parliament?

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PM Narendra Modi’s prompt presence in the parliament surprised the common man, as till the day before he was busy building and reviving relationships between, India-Singapore and India-Malaysia. He on the first day of Parliament also coined a new day for India called “Constitution day”. He lectured the nation about it and shared his pride in celebrating it.

However, Minutes after his speech the Lok sabha live relay cameras caught him in a way which the media described as ‘napping’. Ever since national media published photographs of Modi reportedly ‘sleeping’, the PM once again turned to be the hot topic of the day. The pictures of him napping went viral and the social media, especially his detractors on social media were unforgiving. Minutes after the pictures were out, a new hashtag #PMJetLag started off.

There were enough trolls on the man for being struck with Jet Lag and snoozing away during the Parliament session. When a few asked if the sessions were too boring for Modi ji, few said Modi was conserving his energy for his next trip or public meet.

Few more even quipped that Modi wouldn’t have been aware of the cameras presence. On the other hand, Modi’s supporters defend the PM saying that the PM was only looking down and wasn’t sleeping at all and that media made a huge issue out of nothing.

You’ve No Right To Ask Me What Happens in My Bed Room

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In a befitting counter to her detractors and gossip mongers, tennis ace Sania Mirza warned people to not to raise details about her personal life. When Sania was asked when she is going to have children, angry Sania  retorted, “I find it extremely disrespectful to ask someone this question. Just because I’m a public figure, it does not give anyone the right to ask me what happens in my bedroom.”

At the same time, Sania spoke of her pain of being a woman in a ‘man’s world’. “When you’re a woman you have to fight a lot harder,” she says. “It has nothing to do with India. It has nothing to do with this side of the world. It’s to do with the world.

Earlier there were reports that Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik would part ways. However, they later turned out to be false. Now the duo seems to be planning to have a child.

Unidentified torpedo found in Nellore Seashore

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ATM van driver runs away with 22cr cash,held

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