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Sep- 2024 -5 September
DreamHack, Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 set to unite pop culture and gaming fans
Organised by NODWIN Gaming in collaboration with Insider.in; tickets to three-day celebration available on Insider.in, Paytm, official websites of Dreamhack India and Comic Con India Hyderabad: Hyderabad is gearing up for an entertainment extravaganza as DreamHack India, the nation’s largest gaming festival, joins forces with Hyderabad Comic Con from November 15 to 17. Organised by NODWIN Gaming in collaboration with Insider.in, this year’s event promises a thrilling three-day celebration of both pop culture and gaming. The event caters to a wide spectrum of audiences through its variety of experiences, including comic book zones, music and stand-up performances, LAN tournaments, tech expos, exciting merchandise and other interactive experiences. Attendees will have ample time to dive into the vibrant worlds of comics, cosplay and fandom hauls, while also…
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4 September
I have become everyone’s favourite target says Kangana Ranaut after HC order on ‘Emergency’
“Emergency”, which stars Ranaut in the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, was scheduled for a September 6 release after multiple delays but is yet to get a clearance from the CBFC New Delhi: Actor Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday said she has become “everyone’s favourite target” and she is paying the price for awakening a “sleeping nation” as the release of her controversial film “Emergency” continues to be in limbo in the wake of Madhya Pradesh High Court order. The political period drama, also directed, written and co-produced by Ranaut, didn’t get any relief from the Bombay High Court which refused to pass any order in the wake of a directive by the Madhya Pradesh HC directing the Central Board…
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4 September
Tollywood actors donate to support relief works in flood-hit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi on Wednesday announced Rs 50 lakh each for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for flood relief Hyderabad: Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi on Wednesday announced Rs 50 lakh each for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for flood relief. The actor announced the donation of Rs 50 lakh each for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister Relief Fund. Taking to social media platform X, he posted that he was pained over the loss of lives and the hardships caused to people due to floods in the Telugu states. Chiranjeevi said under the direction of the Chief Ministers of the Telugu states, both the governments were working hard to improve the situation. “We all need to be involved in relief efforts in some way.…
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4 September
Special film festival to celebrate Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s centenary
India’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) will honor Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s centenary with a nationwide film festival, according to ‘Variety’. Renowned for his versatility, Rao had a prolific career spanning over seven decades and 250 films across Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema. Mumbai: Telugu cinema icon the late Akkineni Nageswara Rao, the father of Telugu megastar Akkineni Nagarjuna, will be honoured on his centenary with a special film festival. India’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) is set to commemorate the special occasion with a countrywide film festival, reports ‘Variety’. Akkineni Nageswara Rao is known for his versatility, and worked across the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi-language cinema industries with a career spanning over 7 decades and 250 movies. He was born into a family…
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3 September
Balakrishna, Jr NTR donate Rs 50 lakh each to Andhra, Telangana for flood relief
The senior actor’s announcement came hours after his nephew and young actor Jr NTR announced Rs 50 lakh each for the Chief Minister’s Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Hyderabad: Top actors N. Balakrishna and Jr NTR are among Tollywood personalities who have come forward to announce donations for flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Balakrishna announced Rs 50 lakh each to the Chief Ministers’ Relief Fund of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Balakrishna is also a member of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and a leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which heads the coalition government. The senior actor’s announcement came hours after his nephew and young actor Jr NTR announced Rs 50 lakh each for the Chief Minister’s Relief…
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3 September
Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s 100th birth anniversary to be celebrated nationwide
Fondly known as ANR or Nata Samrat, Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s illustrious career spanned 71 years and over 250 films, earning him numerous accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Hyderabad: Commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, a specially curated film festival titled “ANR 100 – King Of The Silver Screen” will be held from September 20 to 22, across 25 cities in India. The festival is organized by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) in association with the National Film Archive of India (NFDC) and PVR INOX. The curated selection will showcase ten restored classics from the legendary actor’s extensive filmography including iconic films like ‘Devadasu’ (1953), ‘Missamma’ (1955), ‘Mayabazar’ (1957), ‘Bharya Bharthalu’…
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3 September
Shraddha Kapoor pens heartfelt note on birthday of her ‘pasandida purush’
Taking to Instagram, Shraddha, who has 92.7 million followers shared a photo with Shakti. Mumbai: On the 72nd birthday of Shakti Kapoor, her daughter and actress Shraddha Kapoor penned a heartfelt note for her ‘pasandida purush’, showering love on her ‘baapu’. Taking to Instagram, Shraddha, who has 92.7 million followers shared a photo with Shakti. In the selfie, we can see Shraddha wearing a pink outfit and standing close to her father. She wrote in the caption: “Aaj mere pasandida purush ka janam din hai! Happy Birthday Baapu @shaktikapoor Woh stree hai, woh kuch bhi kar sakti hai kyunki uske papa ka haath har dum uske sar par hai Love you Baapu”. Karisma Kapoor commented: “Happy birthday Shakti ji”. Varun…
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3 September
Gurpreet Ghuggi reacts on Kangana’s ‘Emergency’; calls it ‘agenda’
Gurpreet was present in the national capital to promote his upcoming Punjabi film ‘Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di’, along with the other star cast–Gippy Grewal and Jasmine Bhasin. New Delhi: Actor Gurpreet Ghuggi on Tuesday reacted on the postponement of Kangana Ranaut-starrer upcoming biographical political film ‘Emergency’, saying a movie should not be made with an agenda, and cinema should not be misused. Gurpreet was present in the national capital to promote his upcoming Punjabi film ‘Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di’, along with the other star cast–Gippy Grewal and Jasmine Bhasin. During the media interaction, Gurpreet has opened up on ‘Emergency’, which was scheduled for the theatrical release on September 6, but it has been postponed as the film has…
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3 September
Amid ‘Emergency’ delay, Kangana announces her next ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’
According to makers, the film aims to spotlight the invaluable contributions of the working-class heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes New Delhi: Actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday announced her new movie ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’ as she awaits certification for her directorial venture ‘Emergency‘ from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to the makers, the film aims to spotlight the invaluable contributions of the working-class heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Manoj Tapadia will direct and write ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’, produced by Eunoia Films and Floating Rocks Entertainment. Ranaut shared the announcement in an X post. “Experience the magic of real-life heroism on the big screen! Ecstatic to announce Bharat Bhhagya Viddhata, a cinematic tribute to the unsung heroes, with talented producer…
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2 September
‘The Mehta Boys’ to open Chicago South Asian Film Festival
The festival is to be held from September 19 to September 22, 2024. Mumbai: The upcoming streaming movie ‘The Mehta Boys’, directed by Boman Irani is set to open the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) on September 20. The film is written by Boman Irani along with Alexander Dinelaris Jr, who has co-written the Oscar-winning script for ‘Birdman’. The film features Boman Irani along with Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup. ‘The Mehta Boys’, which marks the directorial debut of Boman Irani, is based on a father and son, who are at odds with each other, and find themselves compelled to spend 48 hours together. The film explores the complexities of a father-son relationship. The screening on…
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