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The filmmaker of “Chhello Show” addresses the Oscar controversy head-on

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Director Pan Nalin says he understands the “alarm” that his film Chhello Show was selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars because of the star-driven nature of India’s filmmaking culture.

That it has been called a duplicate of Cinema Paradiso, though, is something he just can’t seem to wrap his brain around.

The bogus claim is alarming because it might severely damage our future prospects. “Some people have made judgments about the film without even seeing it,” Nalin told PTI.

The film is a coming-of-age story set in a small village in the Kathiawar district of Gujarat, and it’s spoken in the Gujarati language.

Several people on social media who were pulling for RRR or The Kashmir Files questioned the picture’s eligibility as a nominee for best foreign film at the 95th Academy Awards.

Both the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees have accused Nalin of plagiarizing the Oscar-winning Italian-French film Cinema Paradiso (1988) in their criticisms of his film Chhello Show.

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According to the filmmaker, the film’s official selection by the Film Federation of India last month “must have been earth-shattering news for fans who love specific performers.”

The film’s English title is Last Film Show, and it debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, which was co-founded by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro. Child actor Bhavin Rabari plays the lead role of Samay.

Since many people in our country have not watched the film, I can’t say that I blame them. They were in the dark about it at the time. Nalin added, “There was widespread concern because Hollywood is built on its A-list actors and actresses.

Why would so many major studios throughout the world buy it if it was a copy? The invitation to the red carpet premiere of Robert De Niro’s festival seemed strange. This is what he was curious about, he said.

The Directors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) extended him an invitation to become a member in June. Further, major companies like Japan’s Shochiku and America’s Samuel Goldwyn Films have purchased the rights to distribute the movie.

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The director of Chhello Show, which is being distributed in India by Roy Kapur Films, has stated that he wishes for the film to speak for itself upon its premiere next Friday.

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Aakkash Ahuja shares his plans of settling down: 'My current focus is on doing good work'

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Aakkash Ahuja, the lead actor of ‘Badall Pe Paon Hai’, has shared insights about the recent wedding sequence in the show and discussed his future plans regarding settling down.

The grand wedding celebration in ‘Badall Pe Paon Hai’ has not only added a new dimension to the storyline, but has also drawn significant attention from the audience.

The lead actors — Aakkash and Amandeep Sidhu, have left fans in awe with their stunning wedding attire, creating a perfect on-screen couple that fans are eagerly shipping. Weddings hold a special place in the hearts of Indian families, making the sequence highly relatable and emotionally resonant for viewers.

Reflecting on the wedding sequence, Aakkash said: “We have been putting in a lot of effort and giving our best. I can also relate because Indian families believe in a lot of traditions, which is why they can relate more. On set, shooting wedding sequences is hectic, but I must say it’s a lot of fun.”

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Speaking about his own plans for marriage, the actor added: “In real life, I haven’t thought of settling down at the moment. My current focus is on doing good work, and that’s about it. When I do decide to get married in real life, everyone will get to know.”

Produced by Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey under their banner Dreamiyata Entertainment Private Limited, the show features Amandeep in the lead role as Bani.

The ensemble cast includes Bhaweeka Chaudhary as Lavanya, Shefali Rana as Poonam Khanna, Raman Dhagga as Satish Arora, Swati Tarar as Charan, Aasim Khan as Cherry, Sooraj Thappar as Bishan, Mansi Sharma as Shilpa, Lokesh Batta as Gaurav, Gurnoor Sodhi as Minti, and Aman Sutdhar as Balwant, among others.

‘Badall Pe Paon Hai’ airs on Sony SAB.

On the work front, Aakkash made his Bollywood debut in the 2019 romantic film ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, starring Karan Deol and Sahher Bambba in the lead roles.

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He has also featured in shows like ‘Thapki Pyar Ki 2’, ‘Qubool Hai’, and ‘Dil Buffering’.

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Hina Khan is manifesting her healing, says she embraces her ‘scars’

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Actress Hina Khan, amid her battle with stage three breast cancer, said that she embraces her scars because they are the first sign of progress.

Hina took to Instagram and shared a series of photos dressed in an electric pink racerback paired with black bottoms.

In the selfies, she smiles and poses with a victory sign.

“What do you see in this Picture? The Scars on my body or the Hope in my Eyes? The scars are mine, I embrace them with love because they’re the first sign of the Progress I deserve,” she wrote.

The actress said that she is manifesting her healing.

“The Hope in my Eyes is the reflection of my Soul, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am manifesting my healing. And I am praying for yours too. #SacredNotScared #DaddysStrongGirl.”

On July 4, Hina chose to let go of her ‘beautiful hair before it starts falling off’.

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The actress, who is undergoing chemotherapy to treat her stage three breast cancer, shared a reel while she was getting a haircut.

Hina, who disclosed her diagnosis on June 28, wrote: “You can hear my mother’s wailing voice in Kashmiri (blessing me) in the background as she prepared herself to witness something she never dared to imagine. Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions.”

“To all the beautiful people out there, especially women who are fighting the same battle, I know it’s hard, I know for most of us, our hair is the crown we never take off. But what if you’re facing a battle so tough that you have to lose your hair – your pride, your crown?”

“And I choose to win. I have decided to give myself every chance possible to win this battle. I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn’t want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks.”

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She added: “I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase.”

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'Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Rapper Naezy fulminates about his verbal battle with Lovekesh Kataria

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Rapper Naezy and Lovekesh Kataria engaged in a serious altercation in the ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ house, which nearly escalated into a fistfight.

During the heated exchange, housemates like Sana Makbul intervened promptly, diffusing the tension and calming both individuals down. Subsequently, Naezy and Lovekesh avoided each other for the remainder of the day.

Later in the evening, during a conversation with Ranvir Shorey, Naezy shared the actual reason behind the fight.

“Vishal complained that he wouldn’t do the work twice. I, as an elder brother figure, approached Vishal and told him not to run from his responsibilities,” Naezy explained to Ranvir.

Naezy said that he told Vishal not to be childish.

“I said, ‘You have the strength to do it, so don’t act childish.’ I said this to him, but someone else got involved. I got angry and said some harsh words. That’s not who I am, and I don’t want to show that side of me,” he said.

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Naezy added: “I was talking to someone else, and another person intervened. They are both playing as one candidate. Anger should be shown only when necessary.”

This week, eight contestants face nominations, including Armaan Malik, Vishal Panday, Sana Makbul, Sana Sultan, Sai Ketan Rao, Deepak Chaurasia, Munisha Khatwani, and Ranvir Shorey.

Poulomi Das exited the house earlier in the week.

In the upcoming ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ Weekend Ka Vaar episode, contestant Payal Malik will make an appearance on the show. Additionally, stars Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk will promote their upcoming film ‘Bad Newz’ and interact with the contestants.

‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ streams on JioCinema Premium.

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'IBD 4' host Jay Bhanushali spots Dibyajyoti Naik in studio audience; latter wows with dance

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The upcoming dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 4’ will feature an engaging banter between hosts Jay Bhanushali and Aniket Chauhan with the studio audience, who identified three people from the audience and invited them to dance in front of the judges.

One standout performer was Dibyajyoti Naik from Cuttack, Odisha, who delivered a dance routine blending ‘Popping with Bollywood’ to the song ‘Aaye Aajaye Aa Hi Jaiye’ from the movie ‘Lajja’, leaving the judges bewildered.

Judge and choreographer Geeta Kapur praised his performance, saying, “I honestly don’t know how to whistle, so I urge those who know how to whistle to please do so for Dibyajyoti. Your journey is indescribable; you just came in as an audience member, and now you are performing for us on the stage of the show.”

“Few people know that you are a well-known choreographer in the Odia film industry, and I wonder why you never mentioned it. You are so unique. We don’t know anything about you, but you are so well-versed when it comes to the technicalities of dance. There is creativity in your choreography, which is unique, and your interpretation of the song is also very different. It’s fun, entertaining, and new,” added Geeta.

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During his interaction with the judges, Dibyajyoti expressed gratitude to Jay for spotting him.

He also shared insights about his life at home, where he is the eldest son, with his father in the police force and his mother a housewife.

“My father wants me to join the police force, but my passion is to dance, and I was adamant that I want to take up dancing. So here I am, all thanks to the platform of ‘India’s Best Dancer 4’,” added Dibyajyoti.

Alongside Geeta Kapur, the show features judges Karisma Kapoor and Terence Lewis.

‘India’s Best Dancer 4’ will premiere on July 13 on Sony.

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'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ release now set for August 2

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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming romantic drama film ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, will now release on August 2.

The film was earlier slated to hit the screen on July 5 and was supposed to clash with the action thriller ‘Kill’ helmed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.

Ajay and Tabu took to their respective Instagram handles to share the film’s poster and announce the new release date.

“The wait ends on 2nd August #AuronMeinKahanDumTha,” Ajay captioned the image.

Neeraj Pandey also shared the poster, writing: “Dear friends, the new date for our release is…”

Earlier this week, the makers of the film, NH Studioz, posted about the postponement of the film.

The message read: “Dear friends, on request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity, we have collectively decided to shift the release date of our film, ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’. New Release date to be announced soon.”

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The caption at that time read, “The wait is a little longer #AuronMeinKahanDumTha.”

Presented by NH Studioz in association with Friday Filmworks Production, ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ is produced by Narendra Hirawat, Kumar Mangat Pathak (Panorama Studios), Sangeeta Ahir, and Shital Bhatia.

The film is now scheduled to release on August 2.

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