A quick look at all things bright and shiny in Cinema today (don’t miss the all-new Remo trailer!)
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Actor Vir Das has become the first Indian comedian to get his own Netflix original comedy special
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Singham 3 will release on 16 December
Remo’s trailer rides high solely on Sivakarthikeyan’s never-say-never spirit – and catchy music
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Actress Sonam Kapoor believes that nepotism has done more harm than good to her career. “It’s a business and nobody will invest crores in the film’s production, and another few in marketing only because you’re related to someone… and completely talentless. It just doesn’t add up. You audition. I auditioned for Saawariya along with Shivani Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. There’s a process and we are all equal when we go through it. I even auditioned for Delhi 6 and projects for Yash Raj Films. I didn’t just wake up one day to have all these films in my roster!” she said.
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Amitabh Bachchan takes rape culture to court in Pink. It is a timely film. Sexual abuse, objectification of women, and misogyny have been systematically normalised in our society. Indian citizens are practically immune to stories that perpetuate rape culture. Pink should shake us out of our complacency.
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A police case has been registered by the Versova police in Mumbai against popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma for alleged violation of the Environment Act. Sharma allegedly dumped debris near mangroves behind his bungalow in suburban Versova and also made an illegal construction near it. Mumbai suburban District Collector Deependra Singh Kushwah has directed officials to conduct an inquiry.
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Director Mahesh Bhatt, Director Soundarya Rajinikanth, Writer George RR Martin, Singer Phillip Phillips, will all turn a year older today!