Actor Navdeep and pubs have an inseparable bonding. Taking this bonding to new high, Navdeep has launched a new pub of his own in the posh location of Hyderabad-west. Called as Beats Per Minute (BPM), the pub is located near Financial district in Gachibowli.
It's learnt that the pub has very unique in its design and the Chandamama star insisted to have. From having a big DJ shack to setting up a sizzling dance floor to cushy seating and wide varieties of drinks, the pub is going to give a great experience to party-goers.
For great foodies, the pub offers large spread of starters suiting to their tastes. However, the pub doesn't have any main courses and kept it strictly for revelers. Talk is that few big names in the city are involved with this pub who have invested heavily in it.
Navdeep was in news for wrong reasons in the past. While the actor was caught in drunken driving couple of times, he was also allegedly involved in a drunken brawl earlier. Recently it was reported that cops had raided his farmhouse at Chakrampalem, Ranga Reddy district. However, Navdeep took on media and even clarified that he doesn't have any farmhouse and he had attended a house-warming party.
Now that Navdeep is into pub business, let's see how many controversies are up in his store.
Priyadarshini Chatterjee, a Bengali from Assam, that far corner of India, is Miss India world 2016. This beauty from Guwahati is the winner of FBB Femina Miss India title and will represent the country at the Miss World 2016 pageant.She was crowned by the biggest showman Shahrukh Khan at a glittering ceremony on Sunday. While Karan Johar hosted the show, Manish Paul was the co-host. -
Bangalorian Sushruthi Krishna was the 1st runner-up and Lucknow lass Pankhuri Gidwani was the 2nd runner-up. Priyadarshini is currently a resident of Delhi and is a student-cum-model.
For the finale, the contestants sparkled in the designer wear created by Anju Modi, Namrata Joshipura and Falguni & Shane Peacock. -
For the finale, the contestants sparkled in the designer wear created by Anju Modi, Namrata Joshipura and Falguni & Shane Peacock. -
The jury included big names like Miss World 2015 Mireia Lalaguna, designers Manish Malhotra and Shane Peacock, Bollywood personalities Sanjay Dutt, tennis player Sania Mirza, Arjun Kapoor, Yami Gautam, Kabir Khan, Amy Jackson, Ekta Kapoor, .The evening saw performances by Sunidhi Chauhan, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tiger Shroff and rapper Badshah. -
Power Star Pawan Kalyan's post release interviews are the hottest topics in the twin Telugu states since yesterday. In a flood of media interviews, Pawan opened up on many facts and facets of his professional and personal lives.
In one of the interviews, Pawan was asked about his hilarious imitation of his brother Chiranjeevi's famous Veena step which became one of the highlights in Sardaar. Pawan said he just performed the step by simply standing whereas his brother pulled off a much gracious step.
Pawan went on to criticize his own dancing abilities and confessed that he is not as good a dancer like Chiranjeevi or his nephew Ram Charan or NTR. Pawan said he only knows 7, 8 variations in his dance steps and that he always tells his directors and choreographers that he won't dance to any flamboyant steps beyond his comfort levels.
Pawan also said he is extremely shy in front of camera and that he is more uneasy when it comes to dancing in foreign countries. The Power Star also revealed that he chooses secluded foreign locales for his songs so he can dance peacefully. -
In one of the interviews, Pawan was asked about his hilarious imitation of his brother Chiranjeevi's famous Veena step which became one of the highlights in Sardaar. Pawan said he just performed the step by simply standing whereas his brother pulled off a much gracious step.
Pawan went on to criticize his own dancing abilities and confessed that he is not as good a dancer like Chiranjeevi or his nephew Ram Charan or NTR. Pawan said he only knows 7, 8 variations in his dance steps and that he always tells his directors and choreographers that he won't dance to any flamboyant steps beyond his comfort levels.
Pawan also said he is extremely shy in front of camera and that he is more uneasy when it comes to dancing in foreign countries. The Power Star also revealed that he chooses secluded foreign locales for his songs so he can dance peacefully. -
Long standing argument about allowing women into few temples across the country has taken a new and liberal route when court ruled out temple policies to keep women away. The latest order from Mumbai high court will allow women in Sani Sihingnapur temple.
Reacting to the court's order, Sankaracharya Swaroopananda Saraswathi warns of dire consequences like more and more women get raped in this country and allowing them into temples is the biggest mistake ever. He left similar warnings earlier about allowing women into temples.
Court however ruled the gender based discrimination out, as it is against constitution. The court judgement finally is making the authorities to allow women into the temple.
Reacting to the court's order, Sankaracharya Swaroopananda Saraswathi warns of dire consequences like more and more women get raped in this country and allowing them into temples is the biggest mistake ever. He left similar warnings earlier about allowing women into temples.
Court however ruled the gender based discrimination out, as it is against constitution. The court judgement finally is making the authorities to allow women into the temple.
In a shocking incident, three Indian medical students named Pranav Shaindilya, Ankur Singh and Indrajeet Chauhan were brutally attacked by three Ukraine nationals at 11 am on Sunday. While Pranav and Ankur succumbed to their wounds, Indrajeet is severely injured and recuperating.
The victims were the students of Uzhgorod Medical College in Ukraine and according to the reports, the murderers were caught by the police while trying to cross the Ukrainian border. Police recovered the blood-stained knife and passports of the three Indian students from the attackers.
The Indian Embassy in Kiev has confirmed the tragedy and the officials at Ministry of External Affairs have informed the victims' families. The embassy officials are carrying out the necessary measures to bring back the victims' bodies to India. -
The victims were the students of Uzhgorod Medical College in Ukraine and according to the reports, the murderers were caught by the police while trying to cross the Ukrainian border. Police recovered the blood-stained knife and passports of the three Indian students from the attackers.
The Indian Embassy in Kiev has confirmed the tragedy and the officials at Ministry of External Affairs have informed the victims' families. The embassy officials are carrying out the necessary measures to bring back the victims' bodies to India. -
Beyond expectations… just exceptional… ripped apart… any adverbs aren’t sufficient to describe Allu Arjun’s action intensity and Boyapati Srinu’s mass pulse in the just released ‘Sarrainodu’ theatrical trailer. Without giving any glimpse on overall storyline, this trailer has flatly focused on a wide range of stunts skillfully composed. Color texture is also blazing adding more to the killer punch in Bunny’s action. Generally, Allu Arjun films are branded for having high intensity dances but this is ardently a ferocious show.
‘Sarrainodu’ trailer is having Allu Arjun in various costumes ranging from military dress code to those piercing out six packs. ‘Yedutoditho Pettukovalante Kaavalasindi Brand Kaadu, Dammu… Ikkada Tannulu Tannulundi… Choosthaavaa’ and ‘Anytime, Anywhere, Anybody… Nenu Ready;’ the two dialogues outline the hero’s characterization.
Boyapati Srinu is stamped for rigorous action blocks. ‘Sarrainodu’ trailer has set the presumptions sky high. Allu Arjun’s painstaking effort and Boyapati’s ultra-careful approach in designing each frame has kept the trailer visually gripping. Definitely, ‘Sardaar’ new trailer is best in recent times. Aadi Pinisetty, Supreet, Srikanth, Shravan, Rakul, Catherine, Jayaprakash added more to fill the screen.
Sarainodu to Follow Sardaar strategy
Allu Arjun’s ‘Sarainodu’ is getting ready to hit the screens in the third week of this month. The movie is being produced by Geetha Arts and the production house is known for adopting clever release strategies.
They are now going to adopt the same strategy that was used by the team of Sardaar Gabbar Singh. Geetha Arts is planning to allow lots of benefit show screenings across the Telugu states, by working with their distributors and exhibitors.
A huge number of benefit shows and a wide release will ensure terrific numbers for the movie on Day 1, irrespective of the public feedback. The movie is a mass entertainer and with the summer holidays in full swing, the team is hoping for some strong numbers.
The movie has been directed by Boyapati Sreenu and Thaman has composed the music.
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In a major tragic incident, at least 102 people were burnt alive and nearly 350 people suffered 3rd degree burn injuries in a huge fireworks accident that occurred at 3:30 am this morning at Puttingal Devi Temple at Paravoor, Kollam in Kerala. The victims also include women and children, and none of the bodies could be identified so far.
According to the reports, thousands of devotees thronged the temple this morning to witness the grand fireworks which were going on since midnight. The temple authorities reportedly ignored police warnings of not to carry out the fireworks since the temple area is prone to fire mishaps.
The catastrophe occurred when sparks fell on the 'Kambapura' storeroom and exploded with a deafening noise. The entire temple precincts were engulfed in darkness as the power supply went off and people ran helter skelter, leading to a major stampede. Doctors say that a majority of the injured must undergo limb amputation.
Prime minister Narendra Modi described the tragedy as heart-rending and shocking and announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakhs each to the dead and 50,000 to the injured. Modi will be visiting the temple premises and the victims' families at hospitals in a short while -
According to the reports, thousands of devotees thronged the temple this morning to witness the grand fireworks which were going on since midnight. The temple authorities reportedly ignored police warnings of not to carry out the fireworks since the temple area is prone to fire mishaps.
The catastrophe occurred when sparks fell on the 'Kambapura' storeroom and exploded with a deafening noise. The entire temple precincts were engulfed in darkness as the power supply went off and people ran helter skelter, leading to a major stampede. Doctors say that a majority of the injured must undergo limb amputation.
Prime minister Narendra Modi described the tragedy as heart-rending and shocking and announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakhs each to the dead and 50,000 to the injured. Modi will be visiting the temple premises and the victims' families at hospitals in a short while -
Stylish Star Allu Arjun's kind heart towards his fans and social causes is well known. Today, Bunny once again showed his human side as he stood as a pillar of support to the families of two Mega fans named Paidiraju and Appalanaidu who lost their lives recently.
Bunny, who is in Vizag for Sarrainodu event, was informed about the Mega fans' deaths and he wanted to meet their families personally. The families were called in to Bunny's hotel room and he gave away one lakh rupees each.
Apart from the monetary assistance, Bunny also took the responsibility of complete education of Appalanaidu's three children. In a similar feat a day before Ram Charan's birthday, Bunny visited a senior Mega fan banner Noor Mohammad's house and offered him 1 lakh and assured his help towards his children's education. -
Bunny, who is in Vizag for Sarrainodu event, was informed about the Mega fans' deaths and he wanted to meet their families personally. The families were called in to Bunny's hotel room and he gave away one lakh rupees each.
Apart from the monetary assistance, Bunny also took the responsibility of complete education of Appalanaidu's three children. In a similar feat a day before Ram Charan's birthday, Bunny visited a senior Mega fan banner Noor Mohammad's house and offered him 1 lakh and assured his help towards his children's education. -
These were the words uttered by Tollywood's numero uno actor Power Star Pawan Kalyan in his latest interview to a news channel. Pawan surprisingly said that he is currently struggling to make his ends meet every month and that he is in dire need of money to sustain.
Pawan once again confirmed that he will quit acting after working in 2, 3 films to concentrate fully on his political aspirations. "I will quit acting but will continue film production to sustain myself financially when I enter politics," said the Power Star.
Pawan also confirmed that he will soon team up with SJ Surya and Trivikram for his next two films and left everyone in a suspense without announcing the director for his third film. Pawan had already committed a film each with Dasari Narayana Rao and Ram Charan and he will be under immense pressure to choose the banners for his next films.
Pawan also confirmed that Raja Sardaar Gabbar Singh, the third part in the Gabbar Singh franchise, will happen. Will this film be Pawan's last film as an actor? There are still many questions unanswered and concerns unaddressed by the Power Star.
Pawan once again confirmed that he will quit acting after working in 2, 3 films to concentrate fully on his political aspirations. "I will quit acting but will continue film production to sustain myself financially when I enter politics," said the Power Star.
Pawan also confirmed that he will soon team up with SJ Surya and Trivikram for his next two films and left everyone in a suspense without announcing the director for his third film. Pawan had already committed a film each with Dasari Narayana Rao and Ram Charan and he will be under immense pressure to choose the banners for his next films.
Pawan also confirmed that Raja Sardaar Gabbar Singh, the third part in the Gabbar Singh franchise, will happen. Will this film be Pawan's last film as an actor? There are still many questions unanswered and concerns unaddressed by the Power Star.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan gave his first media interview post the release of his latest film Sardaar Gabbar Singh. Pawan spoke at length about his future plans in films and politics and confirmed that he will stop acting after 2, 3 films to jump into active politics and fight for common people.
Confirming that he will contest in the 2019 elections through his Janasena party, Pawan said that the multi-party system is quite important in democracy and that it'll only help the state when various parties identify the existing problems and find solution for people's woes.
Pawan cautioned about the growing restlessness among the people of Andhra Pradesh who are feeling cheated and marginalized on the aspects looks special status and said that he will surely take up a fight for special status to AP. Pawan modified his party's motto of "Prasninchadam kosam" as "Maa badhani theliyaparchadam kosam".
Pawan further said that he is ready to step into active politics at this very moment, but said that he needs money to survive. The Janasena chief also said that he differs with his brother Chiranjeevi politically and that he won't invite Chiru into Janasena since he is committed to Congress. -
Confirming that he will contest in the 2019 elections through his Janasena party, Pawan said that the multi-party system is quite important in democracy and that it'll only help the state when various parties identify the existing problems and find solution for people's woes.
Pawan cautioned about the growing restlessness among the people of Andhra Pradesh who are feeling cheated and marginalized on the aspects looks special status and said that he will surely take up a fight for special status to AP. Pawan modified his party's motto of "Prasninchadam kosam" as "Maa badhani theliyaparchadam kosam".
Pawan further said that he is ready to step into active politics at this very moment, but said that he needs money to survive. The Janasena chief also said that he differs with his brother Chiranjeevi politically and that he won't invite Chiru into Janasena since he is committed to Congress. -
For the couple of days, a video has been going viral on social media where actor Prithviraj, who is popular for his peculiar acting in films like Pelli, Pelli Pandiri and Nagarjuna's Gaganam etc, was seen venting out his tragedies in life and finally slitting his wrist with a sharp knife.
Even before everyone could believe what they were watching, Prithviraj comes back with an inspiring appeal to all those who are going through severe depression to the point of no return. It is only then that viewers realize that they were only watching a short film which is made to bring out an awareness against suicides and inspire people towards celebrating life to the fullest.
The short film, made by Madras Meter, gives out this message in the end:
Your skin is not a paper, don't cut it.
Your face isn't a mask, don't hide it.
Your life isn't a film, don't end it. -
Looks like Jabardasth Rashmi is on a Jabardasth mode. The hot anchor’s fate changed after turning into a lead actress with Guntur Talkies Movie. Her bold acts in the film have raised heat among audiences.
Now the actress is once again going to appear in similar type of role for her upcoming film Antham. Rashmi Gautham’s sizzling first look of the film was released as part of the movie s promotions.
Looks like she has upped her glamour quotient in this film and the actress looks damn hot with open blouse. Starring Charandeep and Rashmi in main leads, the movie is said to have completed the censor formalities and the movie is all set for a grand release within this sumptuous summer season.
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Actor Sunil plays a cameo introducing Vishnu and Raj Tharun in a beautiful Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam title song.
Watching Sunil’s special appearance in the introduction song is a breath of fresh air and he is at his comic best before the audience begin to embark into all the drama and action in the film.
It is one of the best part of the film and quite frankly a beautifully picturised song with the leading stars of the film dancing to this beautiful track of the film. It looks fun all the way.
Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam features Vishnu Manchu and Raj Tharun in the lead role. Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad dons the character of Vishnu’s father. Actor Sonarika Bhadoria and Hebah Patel plays meaningful roles.
The movie has a truly beautiful four tracks and everyone who has listened to it is raving about the music.
Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam is slated to release worldwide this month 14th.
While her bank balance was hefty, TV actor Pratyusha Banerjee frequently borrowed small sums of money from her house help for buying medicines or to hire a cab.
Renu Sinha, who worked for Pratyusha for three months and lived in the same house, said she had seen bruises suffered by the actor after fights with fiance Rahul Raj Singh.
Booked on abetment charges, Singh remains hospitalised and is in depression, according to his treating doctors.
“I grew close to Pratyusha after her mother was packed away from Mumbai since Rahul did not like her presence in the house. Pratyusha's mother had asked me to keep an eye on her daughter. She used to call me `didi,“ said Sinha.
“At odd hours in the night, I used to hear raised voices from the couple's room. I wanted to rescue Pratyusha but didn't know if it was right to interfere in a private matter between them. Whenever Rahul left home, I would coax Pratyusha into telling me everything. She spoke of Rahul accusing her of having an affair with her former boyfriend,“ added Sinha.
There's a cricket angle to the dirty Panama scam. Yes. It's not just a former cricketer of 80's vintage, who is involved. A whole bunch of celebrities, who tried to bid for IPL franchise, seem to be involved in the Panama leaks. There is cricket and also bollywood in this scam.
Among them is the beautiful actress Kareena Kapoor and her royal hubby Saif Ali Khan, Videocon boss Venugopal Dhoot and Pune realtor Chordia family. These people formed P Vision Sports for which 15 per cent of the funds came from an offshore firm, which is linked to British Virgin Islands.
Interestingly, the company the floated wound up when the could not bag the bid.
After Amithabh and Aishwarya, Kareena and Saif are the next filmy family to be involved in the scam relating to offshore accounts of Indians.
Among them is the beautiful actress Kareena Kapoor and her royal hubby Saif Ali Khan, Videocon boss Venugopal Dhoot and Pune realtor Chordia family. These people formed P Vision Sports for which 15 per cent of the funds came from an offshore firm, which is linked to British Virgin Islands.
Interestingly, the company the floated wound up when the could not bag the bid.
After Amithabh and Aishwarya, Kareena and Saif are the next filmy family to be involved in the scam relating to offshore accounts of Indians.
Here's the intense and romantic first look poster of 'Mega Princess' Niharika's debut film Oka Manasu. Oka Manasu is a heart touching love story and it also stars young hero Naga Shaurya as the male lead.
The film is directed by Rama Raju, the director who had earlier directed the critically acclaimed Mallelatheeram a couple of years ago. Madhura Sreedhar is producing this film in association with popular news channel TV9.
Oka Manasu has already completed its shooting and the post-production work. The makers are planning to release the film's audio in the last week of April, while the film will release in the third week of May. -
The film is directed by Rama Raju, the director who had earlier directed the critically acclaimed Mallelatheeram a couple of years ago. Madhura Sreedhar is producing this film in association with popular news channel TV9.
Oka Manasu has already completed its shooting and the post-production work. The makers are planning to release the film's audio in the last week of April, while the film will release in the third week of May. -
Senior actor Srikanth, who recently won appreciation for his cop's role in his last release Terror, has landed himself in a legal trouble for yet another cop's role in his latest film Mental Police. Today, the Police Officer's Association in Hyderabad served legal notice to Srikanth and Mental Police's makers.
The Police Officer's Association alleged that the film's unit has insulted the police department and also hurt their sentiments. The association further alleged that the title 'Mental Police' is making a mockery of the respect policemen command in the society.
The association also demanded that the film's title be replaced and any objectionable scenes be censored. In the film's trailer which was released in January, Srikanth was seen wearing a garland of chappals and sitting on the road. The film was directed by K Babji. -
The Police Officer's Association alleged that the film's unit has insulted the police department and also hurt their sentiments. The association further alleged that the title 'Mental Police' is making a mockery of the respect policemen command in the society.
The association also demanded that the film's title be replaced and any objectionable scenes be censored. In the film's trailer which was released in January, Srikanth was seen wearing a garland of chappals and sitting on the road. The film was directed by K Babji. -
Nobody can dare to disagree to the fact that TV serials are having the deepest bonding with most of the women. Each character and episode have the remarkable influence on many housewives. They get connected to the same emotions of the characters.
In a profound incident, Chinnari pellikuturu 'Anandi' actress Pratyusha committed suicide and the investigation is still under process to find the guilty. The serial's origin Balika Vadhu is from North and it has immense craze among people over there. A 26 year old married woman from Raipur in Chattigarh committed suicide as she could not cope depression after her favorite actress Pratyusha killed herself.
She hanged herself to a ceiling fan in front of her 2 year old son and husband found her dead when he arrived home after work. He revealed that his wife was too depressed to know that 'Anandi' is dead for real and updates on her death mystery seem to have pushed her to take this drastic step. -
In a profound incident, Chinnari pellikuturu 'Anandi' actress Pratyusha committed suicide and the investigation is still under process to find the guilty. The serial's origin Balika Vadhu is from North and it has immense craze among people over there. A 26 year old married woman from Raipur in Chattigarh committed suicide as she could not cope depression after her favorite actress Pratyusha killed herself.
She hanged herself to a ceiling fan in front of her 2 year old son and husband found her dead when he arrived home after work. He revealed that his wife was too depressed to know that 'Anandi' is dead for real and updates on her death mystery seem to have pushed her to take this drastic step. -
Power Star Pawan Kalyan's Sardaar Gabbar Singh has collected a gross of $606K through premiere shows in USA. This is second biggest opener in USA after SS Rajamouli's magnum opus film Baahubali that raked $1395K from the premiere shows in the territory.
Sardaar has become the highest grosser for Pawan Kalyan. His previous best was Attarintiki Daredi which had collected $345K at the USA box office in the preview shows. Sardaar has shattered superstar Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu premiere show gross to take second place from the premieres in the country. The Koratala Siva directorial minted $560K from the US premiere shows.
Though the ticket price was increased to $25 in some locations, Sardaar registered good amount of bookings and the film ran to packed houses in several centers in the premiere shows.
Nonetheless, trade analysts predict that, Sardaar will have great run at USA box office only till the weekend and the collections would slow down from Monday, as a result of poor reviews and negative mouth talk. -
Sardaar has become the highest grosser for Pawan Kalyan. His previous best was Attarintiki Daredi which had collected $345K at the USA box office in the preview shows. Sardaar has shattered superstar Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu premiere show gross to take second place from the premieres in the country. The Koratala Siva directorial minted $560K from the US premiere shows.
Though the ticket price was increased to $25 in some locations, Sardaar registered good amount of bookings and the film ran to packed houses in several centers in the premiere shows.
Nonetheless, trade analysts predict that, Sardaar will have great run at USA box office only till the weekend and the collections would slow down from Monday, as a result of poor reviews and negative mouth talk. -
This Bangalore college is sure an eye-feast for everyone. One of the girl students came to the college in shorts. A sagely professor found fault with it and asked her to come well-dressed. The girl took offense and was joined by other girls. The next day, all the girls attended classes wearing shorts. Their argument was that the professor cannot dictate what to wear and how to dress for the college.
But the professor is a gutsy person. The professor was not the one to be cowed down. She said she was ready for any probe and stood her ground. Now, its a showdown between devil-may-care students and damn-you kind of teacher. Both are firm on their standpoint.
Now the IT city's eyes are fixated on this college as to where this skirt war leads to. One only hopes that the showdown doesn't get any worse and the girls' protest gets skimpier. -
But the professor is a gutsy person. The professor was not the one to be cowed down. She said she was ready for any probe and stood her ground. Now, its a showdown between devil-may-care students and damn-you kind of teacher. Both are firm on their standpoint.
Now the IT city's eyes are fixated on this college as to where this skirt war leads to. One only hopes that the showdown doesn't get any worse and the girls' protest gets skimpier. -
Unable to face and cope hiccups in love affair, an IT employee Preethi (26) committed suicide by hanging herself to a ceiling fan. She was working for a major IT Organisation from last four months and been residing at serenity apartment in Nanakramguda.
It is heard that her love affair with a friend was no longer working and that made her end life. They were quarreling and exchanging messages till late midnight of Thursday and she hanged herself in early hours after that.
The neighbors informed her brother in Ayyappa society after finding her dead. After he lodged a complaint, police reached her apartment and moved the body to Osmania. Investigation is still on.
It is heard that her love affair with a friend was no longer working and that made her end life. They were quarreling and exchanging messages till late midnight of Thursday and she hanged herself in early hours after that.
The neighbors informed her brother in Ayyappa society after finding her dead. After he lodged a complaint, police reached her apartment and moved the body to Osmania. Investigation is still on.
Different factors can promote a movie until Friday morning, but only a good script can take it forward from then. Now that Sardaar falls flat due to its age old writings and pale presentation, we need throw a microscopic view on points that can save the film.
Though Pawan Kalyan seems to be the only strength of the film with his presence, he himself seems to be the biggest weakness for Sardaar with his writings and weak screenplay. Sardaar is a movie for a particular set of fans, who can enjoy every act of him on screen and they can push the film upto some extent. But his screenplay and story were so disastrous that most of the audience were worried about Pawan's choice of writing even after his adieu to acting in near future.
While Pawan's acts in this movie might have given him a perception that people watch him anyway sans peppy story, the reviews at this moment and collections after the full run might ridicule his perception to core. Wish Pawan watches his own Sardaar once again to know the fact that his writings are killing the movie and his stardom is struggling to save it. Powerstar is a hero with shotguns in Sardaar, but sure a villain with pen behind it! -
Though Pawan Kalyan seems to be the only strength of the film with his presence, he himself seems to be the biggest weakness for Sardaar with his writings and weak screenplay. Sardaar is a movie for a particular set of fans, who can enjoy every act of him on screen and they can push the film upto some extent. But his screenplay and story were so disastrous that most of the audience were worried about Pawan's choice of writing even after his adieu to acting in near future.
While Pawan's acts in this movie might have given him a perception that people watch him anyway sans peppy story, the reviews at this moment and collections after the full run might ridicule his perception to core. Wish Pawan watches his own Sardaar once again to know the fact that his writings are killing the movie and his stardom is struggling to save it. Powerstar is a hero with shotguns in Sardaar, but sure a villain with pen behind it! -
Venkatesh Babu Bangraram First Look
Buyers are quoting to grab the rights of Director Maruti’s upcoming film ‘Babu Bangaram’ starring Venkatesh.
Th rights of Venkatesh sir and Nayanthara starrer for Nizam were bagged by DilRaju for whooping 6.65 Cr, The Vizag rights sold for 2.70 Cr to Bharat films and the Overseas rights for 2.25 Cr to Bluesky.
The Worldwide Theatrical Rights of the film will be around 30 Cr.
Filmmaker Ketan Mehta says Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will be seen in a completely new avatar as a strong-headed warrior in his movie "Rani Lakshmi Bai".
The "Queen" actress will play the titular role in the film based on the Rani of Jhansi, one of the leaders of the first Indian war of independence in 1857.
"Kangana will be seen in a new look in the film. It is a historical character and she will undergo lot of training in sword-fighting and horse-riding," Mehta told PTI.
The director, who last helmed Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer "Manji-The Mountain Man", said he is excited to team up with the "Katti Batti" actress.
"The pre-production is on. I am very excited to work with her. She is an exciting actress and I am sure the project will turn out nice," he said.
Mehta recently also filmed a short movie "Toba Tek Singh", starring Pankaj Kapur and Vinay Pathak.
The film, as part of "Zeal for Unity" initiative, is based on the political satire written by famous Urdu writer Saddat Hasan Manto.
"I was fascinated with the story for a long time. It has a very wonderful layer of satire and human drama to it. Pankaj is an incredible performer, and with Vinay Pathak as Manto, it was a lethal combination," he said.
The story is set just before India-Pakistan partition in one of the oldest mental asylums in undivided India.
"We shot the movie in 10 days in Punjab. It was very hot, and the experience was very intense. But looking back, it was extremely fulfilling," Mehta said.
"Zeal for Unity" initiative features short films by 12 filmmakers, six Indian and as many Pakistani, to make 12 different movies, as an effort to ease the tension between India and Pakistan.
The "Queen" actress will play the titular role in the film based on the Rani of Jhansi, one of the leaders of the first Indian war of independence in 1857.
"Kangana will be seen in a new look in the film. It is a historical character and she will undergo lot of training in sword-fighting and horse-riding," Mehta told PTI.
The director, who last helmed Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer "Manji-The Mountain Man", said he is excited to team up with the "Katti Batti" actress.
"The pre-production is on. I am very excited to work with her. She is an exciting actress and I am sure the project will turn out nice," he said.
Mehta recently also filmed a short movie "Toba Tek Singh", starring Pankaj Kapur and Vinay Pathak.
The film, as part of "Zeal for Unity" initiative, is based on the political satire written by famous Urdu writer Saddat Hasan Manto.
"I was fascinated with the story for a long time. It has a very wonderful layer of satire and human drama to it. Pankaj is an incredible performer, and with Vinay Pathak as Manto, it was a lethal combination," he said.
The story is set just before India-Pakistan partition in one of the oldest mental asylums in undivided India.
"We shot the movie in 10 days in Punjab. It was very hot, and the experience was very intense. But looking back, it was extremely fulfilling," Mehta said.
"Zeal for Unity" initiative features short films by 12 filmmakers, six Indian and as many Pakistani, to make 12 different movies, as an effort to ease the tension between India and Pakistan.
The US government is believed to have received about 250,000 petitions for H-1B visas –- the most sought after American work visas -– with a majority of them being from either Indian companies or having huge footprint in India.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services yesterday said it has reached the Congressional mandated cap for H-1B visas in the general category and also the 20,000 for those who completed higher education from inside the US in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects.
USCIS did not give the number of H-1B petitions it received since April 1, when it started accepting applications for this most coveted visa for the fiscal year 2017 beginning October 1, this year. But, it says the successful petitions would be determined by a computerised draw of lots.
"We had 230,000 H-1B visa petitions last year. I think, this year it is going to be higher. We think 250,000 H-1B petitions were filed this year," Bill Stock, incoming president of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a founding partner of Klasko Immigration Law Partners told PTI in an interview.
Stock's estimates are based on his experience and interaction with lawyers and those groups who mostly file H-1B visas. This is fourth consecutive year that the Congressional mandated cap has been reached in the first five days of the filing. "Unless the economy changes again, we would continue to see it," he said.
Majority of these estimated 250,000 H-1B visa applications are "certainly" either by companies that have Indian owner like TCS or companies that have substantial operations or development centres in India like IBM, Stock said in response to a question.
The recent increase on certain category of H-1B visas, he said, "may have had a little impact" on Indian companies. "But I think their business so much depends on H-1B and being able to send people on projects, they (Indian companies) are going to pay fees on those petitions," Stock said.
President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Victor Nieblas Pradis said the "avalanche" of petitions for H-1B visas mean that USCIS will once again randomly determine which of those petitions will actually be considered for one of the 85,000 available visas.
Each petition not selected is a business need unfulfilled and a growth opportunity that is delayed or thwarted. "However, artificial limits established more than a generation ago are again hobbling the economic potential of this great nation," Pradis said, calling for lifting this visa cap.
"Why do we continue to artificially limit this program? In a reasonable system, market demand should factor into how many business visas are granted, and indeed, demand for H-1B visas slowed when the economy took a downturn. But each year that we cap these visas when demand outweighs supply, all we're doing is creating obstacles to economic growth. We're losing out on shared prosperity for no good reason," he said in a statement.
The US is one of the most important economies in the world, but its full potential is going unrealised, he said.
"We live in a wireless world, but our visa system is a relic from the days of the dial-up modem. It's long past time for Congress to lead on this issue and reform the H-1B program in a way that addresses the needs of American businesses, US workers and our economy. Congress must bring our immigration system out of the last century and into this one," Pradis said.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services yesterday said it has reached the Congressional mandated cap for H-1B visas in the general category and also the 20,000 for those who completed higher education from inside the US in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects.
USCIS did not give the number of H-1B petitions it received since April 1, when it started accepting applications for this most coveted visa for the fiscal year 2017 beginning October 1, this year. But, it says the successful petitions would be determined by a computerised draw of lots.
"We had 230,000 H-1B visa petitions last year. I think, this year it is going to be higher. We think 250,000 H-1B petitions were filed this year," Bill Stock, incoming president of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a founding partner of Klasko Immigration Law Partners told PTI in an interview.
Stock's estimates are based on his experience and interaction with lawyers and those groups who mostly file H-1B visas. This is fourth consecutive year that the Congressional mandated cap has been reached in the first five days of the filing. "Unless the economy changes again, we would continue to see it," he said.
Majority of these estimated 250,000 H-1B visa applications are "certainly" either by companies that have Indian owner like TCS or companies that have substantial operations or development centres in India like IBM, Stock said in response to a question.
The recent increase on certain category of H-1B visas, he said, "may have had a little impact" on Indian companies. "But I think their business so much depends on H-1B and being able to send people on projects, they (Indian companies) are going to pay fees on those petitions," Stock said.
President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Victor Nieblas Pradis said the "avalanche" of petitions for H-1B visas mean that USCIS will once again randomly determine which of those petitions will actually be considered for one of the 85,000 available visas.
Each petition not selected is a business need unfulfilled and a growth opportunity that is delayed or thwarted. "However, artificial limits established more than a generation ago are again hobbling the economic potential of this great nation," Pradis said, calling for lifting this visa cap.
"Why do we continue to artificially limit this program? In a reasonable system, market demand should factor into how many business visas are granted, and indeed, demand for H-1B visas slowed when the economy took a downturn. But each year that we cap these visas when demand outweighs supply, all we're doing is creating obstacles to economic growth. We're losing out on shared prosperity for no good reason," he said in a statement.
The US is one of the most important economies in the world, but its full potential is going unrealised, he said.
"We live in a wireless world, but our visa system is a relic from the days of the dial-up modem. It's long past time for Congress to lead on this issue and reform the H-1B program in a way that addresses the needs of American businesses, US workers and our economy. Congress must bring our immigration system out of the last century and into this one," Pradis said.
