Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22 (ANI): Leading producer Ekta Kapoor has filed a police complaint against "fake casting agents" who used her name to make calls and extort money from aspiring actors by promising them roles in her upcoming productions.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan shared a new hilarious video from their 'Bawaal' shoot diaries of Jahnvi Kapoor who arrived late for the shoot.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 28 (ANI): Fraudulent transactions of around Rs 4 lakh took place by allegedly using the credit card of Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor.
New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell head Amit Malviya slammed the Congress party for extorting money from people from a position of power.
Mumbai Apr 22 PTI There is more creative freedom in releasing Thar on Netflix says actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor who felt liberated that they did not have to censor scenes or think about the box office numbers of the filmIt would be the fourth Netflix release for the actor whose films Bhavesh Joshi did well at the platform after a theatrical release while Ray and Ak vs Ak directly released on the streaming platformI dont have that vanity that my films should release in cinema I dont take myself that for me it is not about me but about the film and over the course of my career people will see that I am not self-involved with the approach Kapoor told PTI in an interview ahead of the release of TharSon of Bollywood star Anil Kapoor the actor is working with his father in the movie directed by debutant Raj Singh Chaudhary The film also features Fatima Sana Shaikh Satish Kaushik Jitendra Joshi and Mukti MohanI feel with this film we were creatively more liberated because you dont have to think about the pressure of first day number satellite sale There is decent amount of action violence little bit of sex all of those things With Netflix you get a little more leeway in terms of artistic expressionWhat is on the screen is more or less exactly what is on the page It has not been diluted in any way through that process Citing the example of some of his fathers films Kapoor said while box office may follow the rule of demand and supply the real test of a movie is time The quality of a film is what stands the test of time They are two very different things like if this film released in theatres and the first three-day collection would have been good then the trade would say it is successful filmBut maybe people didnt like the film and they just went because they were curious to see it as opposed to other films that come in cinemas that are not able to generate interest immediately the trade writes it off as a bad film I have million examples like Nayak Lamhe Pukar Parinda and so many Those are the films that people talk about now Kapoor 31 made his debut with with Rakyesh Omprakash Mehras Mirzya in 2018 Though the film did not do well the actor was noticed for his performance He has followed his debut with films that have avoided the definition of a typical Bollywood movie something that the actor said is intentional on his partThere is a lot of spotlight on my work right from the start That is more because of the lineage than me just being a young actor I dont think I am doing anything brave or courageous by making these choices It is just that I am doing it for myself he saidThere is always going to be some sort of criticism but I think it is becoming less and less as people see each performance But there will always be a little bit of until I probably do a mainstream film that kind of makes money there will always be a little bit of oh its very niche its very personal The actor said he is secure in his selection of movies as he believes he has a certain taste and sensibility for filmsI dont think about anybody when I decide to do something I think only about myself Because I feel thats when you are honest and you are supposed to do things for yourself and people are supposed to like it out of accident and not out of design Kapoor hopes that Thar reaches more people than his other films as it has a bigger cast landscape and visual appealInspired by Western Noir genre Thar is set in the eighties and traces Siddharths Kapoor journey through a remote village in Rajasthan that has recently been rocked by a series of violent killingsAccording to Kapoor the film is a courageous attempt at building a new world that is visually detailed and layered in its narrativeThere is meaning hidden in everything there is a lot of nuance In a film the motivations are very clear you know who the protagonist or antagonist is who to root for but here it is open for interpretation and thats a kind of film that I am interested inWe dont want to make up the mind of the audience spoon feed them that is being done enough it is time for really new stuff and it story depends on the perspective of the viewer he saidThe actor said it was a challenge to get a producer on board for Thar because it is not a typical Bollywood entertainerRecalling the struggle of getting a producer to back Thar Kapoor said the film came to him in March 2018 and initially it was meant to be a theatrical release but when Netflix came on board things changedThree months before Bhavesh Joshi released Raj met me we spent one-and-half year pitching it to different producers and simultaneously worked on the scriptWe did get one producer and did a test shoot too but then When you see the film you will realise it is not a typical Bollywood Hindi format film With those films it is always challenging to get producers aligned and be able to get them financially believe in the vision he saidThar produced by Anil Kapoor Film Company AKFC will release on May 6 PTI KKP BK BK
New Delhi Mar 26 PTI Fitness guru Mickey Mehta and chef Sanjeev Kapoor provide tips on positive lifestyle habits to stay healthy and boost the immune system in their new book that contains yoga exercises mindful meditation and nutritional-packed food recipesIn Immunity Revitalise in 28 Days Mehta and Kapoor have created a four-week plan for exercise meditation nutrition and affirmations and loaded it with philosophies of holistic healthOur four-week immunity-boosting vegetarian meal plan will satiate your taste buds fill your tummy and regulate your calorie intake while providing all-rounded nutrition they sayThey have also created a 28-day master plan combining all the individual plans for those who want to jumpstart a healthier lifestyleAccording to Mehta the human mind is capable of manifesting ones reality and a negative state of mind is a risk factor for major illnessOur thoughts emotions feelings passions likes and dislikes beliefs and attitude influence major changes in our body Illnesses show up in the mind first and then in the body he saysThe book published by HarperCollins India draws from ancient wisdom and modern science frontiers and is divided into five sections - The Science of Prana Prana Recharge for Better Immunity 28-Day Immunity-Boosting Meal Plan and Recipes Natural Immunity Boosters and 28-Day Master PlanIt says that people want to do everything they can to strengthen their immune system and stay healthy - especially in the face of a global pandemic But there is no magic pill to reduce the risk of infections and only a holistic approach can help one lead an optimally healthy and a vibrant lifeThe book also stresses that during the Covid pandemic it is more important than ever to incorporate positive lifestyle habitsToday as we confront COVID-19 one of the most dangerous challenges this world has faced in our lifetime we are exposed to radio frequency radiation from radio and TV broadcast Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices cell phones and cell phone towers and to top it all 5G Mehta writesIs it just a coincidence that these outbreaks coincided with the disturbance of the electromagnetic field disrupting the flow and rhythm of natural energy he asks PTI ZMN RB RB
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 18 (ANI): On legendary actor Shashi Kapoor's 84th birth anniversary on Friday, members of the Kapoor family shared tributes on social media.