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#MeToo storm: MAMI drops AIB, Rajat Kapoor's films from its line-up

AIB's Tanmay Bhat has come under attack for his inaction in complaints

#MeToo storm: MAMI drops AIB, Rajat Kapoor's films from its line-up
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:47 PM IST

Take stand on #MeToo allegation: Twinkle Khanna to Akshay, Housefull 4 cast

The actor's comments come after 'Housefull 4' director Sajid Khan was accused of sexual harassment by two women

Take stand on #MeToo allegation: Twinkle Khanna to Akshay, Housefull 4 cast
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:46 PM IST

Women directors vow not to work with sexual offenders as #MeToo hits B-town

Critically-acclaimed directors such as Konkona Sensharma, Nandita Das, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar are among the eleven women filmmakers who have pledged their support to India's #MeToo movement

Women directors vow not to work with sexual offenders as #MeToo hits B-town
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:45 PM IST

#MeToo fallout: Yash Raj Films fires Talent and Business head Ashish Patil

In a brief statement, posted on its official Twitter handle, the studio said it has terminated Patil's services with immediate effect

#MeToo fallout: Yash Raj Films fires Talent and Business head Ashish Patil
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:43 PM IST

There should be no abuse of power in Bollywood: Saif Ali Khan on #MeToo

Saif Ali Khan will soon be seen in the film "Baazaar", in which he essays a ruthless money-minded man

There should be no abuse of power in Bollywood: Saif Ali Khan on #MeToo
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:42 PM IST

Accusations of molestation mostly accurate but not a predator: Raghu Dixit

The singer said he "completely misread" the situation and had immediately apologised to the person concerned and will do so again in private

Accusations of molestation mostly accurate but not a predator: Raghu Dixit
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:29 PM IST

Varun Grover backs #MeToo movement, denies sexual harassment allegations

Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan, who have frequently collaborated with Grover, also came forward in the writer's support

Varun Grover backs #MeToo movement, denies sexual harassment allegations
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:26 PM IST

Dealt with years of harassment by slapping him: Navneet Nishan on Alok Nath

The actor said she supports every woman and man who is standing up for herself/himself in the "Me too" movement

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:25 PM IST

Allegations against me malicious: Vikas Bahl in response to IFTDA notice

Bahl has filed a defamation lawsuit against Motwane and Kashyap. In his response to IFTDA, the director said his former partner have tried to malign his reputation

Allegations against me malicious: Vikas Bahl in response to IFTDA notice
Updated On : 01 Dec 2018 | 2:20 PM IST

Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' collects Rs 600 mn on day one

While the collection is merely half of what Baahubali 2 collected on its first day, experts believe the 2.0's prospects are bright given the positive word of mouth

Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' collects Rs 600 mn on day one
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 11:46 PM IST

'Creed II', Stallone's last as Rocky, is a heavyweight with a lot of heart

Even though it follows the formula of a humiliating loss followed by an improbable victory in the ring, the film at over two hours takes its time to introduce new characters and build on old ones

'Creed II', Stallone's last as Rocky, is a heavyweight with a lot of heart
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 10:30 PM IST

How Bing Crosby changed pop music

Crosby's weekly radio series, Kraft Music Hall, had made his voice as welcome in the American living room as Franklin Roosevelt's

How Bing Crosby changed pop music
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 9:56 PM IST

Rajinikanth's 2.0 review: The most expensive movie made in India

If man versus machine was the core theme of Enthiran, 2.0 is more machine versus machine

Rajinikanth's 2.0 review: The most expensive movie made in India
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 9:41 PM IST

'The Accidental Prime Minister' treads a tricky path ahead of 2019 election

While one cannot grudge the attempt to time a movie so that it is most profitable, The Accidental… is a film about important personalities who are still in public life

'The Accidental Prime Minister' treads a tricky path ahead of 2019 election
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 9:12 PM IST

Rajini's 2.0 evokes some fears that govt must bring guidelines to counter

'2.0' wades into a swamp of issues and could compromise our ability to respond sensibly to future findings. The government should consider issuing an accessible set of guidelines to counter it

Rajini's 2.0 evokes some fears that govt must bring guidelines to counter
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 4:02 PM IST

Mixed reviews for Rajnikanth's 2.0, pundits optimistic about box office biz

While critics have given unfavourable reviews to the latest Rajnikanth flick, trade pundits say that the film is looking at a massive first day collection

Mixed reviews for Rajnikanth's 2.0, pundits optimistic about box office biz
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 1:01 AM IST

From 'Raazi' to 'Zero', Bollywood gets savvier with small screen debuts

Trailer marketing on YouTube has helped keep costs low, expand the Rs 1-billion club in Bollywood in 2018

From 'Raazi' to 'Zero', Bollywood gets savvier with small screen debuts
Updated On : 29 Nov 2018 | 9:46 PM IST

'2.0' movie review: This Rajinikanth-starrer is an insanely fun sci-fi fest

It's the first Indian film to be shot entirely in 3D, and boy the visuals are a treat to watch on the big screen

'2.0' movie review: This Rajinikanth-starrer is an insanely fun sci-fi fest
Updated On : 29 Nov 2018 | 6:03 PM IST

The Rs 1 billion blockbuster club: At last, Amitabh Bachchan is a member

Thugs of Hindostan cost Rs 3 billion to produce, but netted Rs 1.5 billion. Whereas Badhaai Ho, a film that cost Rs 290 million, helped Ayushmann Khurrana make a surprise entry to the club

The Rs 1 billion blockbuster club: At last, Amitabh Bachchan is a member
Updated On : 29 Nov 2018 | 10:34 AM IST

Mind it! 2.0 movie producers get Madras HC injunction against online leaks

2.0, estimated to be the most expensive movie in Indian cinema, releases on Thursday and features Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar.

Mind it! 2.0 movie producers get Madras HC injunction against online leaks
Updated On : 28 Nov 2018 | 9:04 PM IST