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Films that made Anurag Kashyap jealous (Movie Snippets)
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Among the slew of best and worst film lists of 2018, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has come up with his own listing of movies which left him feeling jealous.
“My list is a jealous filmmaker list and it’s because there is something in them, or them as a whole that makes me rethink, gives me courage, has overwhelmed me and made me ask myself, ‘why didn’t I see it that way’,” Kashyap tweeted.
His list — in no specific order — included films like “Mulk”, “Badhaai Ho”, “Manto”, “AndhaDhun”, “Tumbbad”, “Mard ko Dard Nahin Hota”, “Soni”, “Omerta” and “October”.
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Bollywood debut is unexpected happening in my life: Anju Jhadav
TV actress Anju Jhadav, who is making her Bollywood debut with the film “Dosti Ke Side Effects”, says it is an unexpected happening in her life.
“It is like unexpected happening in life and I am extremely happy. Hard work definitely pays off and it’s very hard to express my feelings in words right now,” Anju said in a statement.
“I thank everyone who motivated me and also to the ones who tried bringing me down… it’s my determination that paid off.”
She will play the lead role in the film, which also stars dancer and former “Bigg Boss” contestant Sapna Choudhary.
Anju, who comes from an army background, said her father never wanted her to enter showbiz. But after seeing her achievement, he is “super proud”.
“My father never wanted me to get in this field, but I tried my luck and then my mother convinced my father to allow me to come to Mumbai from Madhya Pradesh, but today after looking at all my hard work and efforts, my dad is super proud and happy that I did what I always wanted to do,” she added.
“Dosti Ke Side Effects” will release on February 8.
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Hansal Mehta wants ‘Omerta’ to stream online
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is waiting for his directorial “Omerta” to make its way on a streaming platform.
“Everyday I’m asked when ‘Omerta’ will be available on a streaming platform. Unfortunately, I have no answer to the question.
“Maybe an interested digital platform gets in touch with the producer or vice versa. Either way I also would love to see the film streaming soon,” Mehta tweeted on Wednesday.
“Omerta” is a biographical crime drama film around the story of Omar Saeed Sheikh and many young people like him who get brainwashed and become a part of terrorist activities. The film features actor Rajkummar Rao in the lead role.
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Arbaaz’s singing, cricket dreams
Screenwriter Salim Khan has opened up on his son and actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan’s singing and cricket dreams.
Actor Salman Khan and his brothers, Sohail and Arbaaz Khan, and their father, Salim Khan, shot for an episode of “The Kapil Sharma Show”.
Talking about his sons, Salim revealed a secret about Arbaaz. He said that while growing up, Arbaaz loved playing cricket and so, like any doting father, he got him enrolled in Khar Gymkhana for cricket coaching, read a statement.
But around the same time, Arbaaz also wished to be a singer. So, he had a teacher to teach him singing at home.
Salim decided to ask Arbaaz about his singing talent. As he sang, Salim realised that Arbaaz was not that good a singer and advised that he should concentrate on cricket than singing.
Arbaaz asked Salim if he had seen his game? To which, Salim replied: “No, but I have heard you sing so… cricket will be any day a better option.”
The episode will be aired on Saturday on Sony Entertainment Television.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.