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ART & CULTURE MoNDAy, FeBRUARy 12, 2018 8 Akshay starrer PadMan charged with plagiarism Ripu Daman Jaiswal claims that PadMan has been copied from the script he had written and submitted to Dharma Productions last year. He has tweeted and written a Facebook post in which he charges PadMan makers of plagiarism, reports The Indian Express. After a smooth release at the theaters, PadMan seems to be facing controversies, one after another. After PadMan challenge being at the receiving end for just being a promotional strategy with no long-term aim of educating people about menstrual hygiene, the makers have been blamed with plagiarism charges by a man who claims that he had written the script for PadMan even before Twinkle Khanna had announced the film. Ripu Daman Jaiswal has been posting on Twitter and Facebook and has been trying to get his voice heard. On December 20, 2017, Ripu posted on Facebook saying that he had sent the synopsis of the film to Dharma Vishal Bhardwaj directorial, starring Deepika Padukone, is based on the life and times of Ashraf Khan, popularly known as Sapna Didi, who was a feared name in the underworld. The film is set to hit the theatres by year end, reports The Indian Express. Deepika Padukone, who will be seen as gangster Sapna Didi in her next film, Productions' creative head and also to Vikramaditya Motwane. He wrote, "I had registered the film on 5th of December 2016 from SCREEN WRITER ASSOCIATION and sent to Ryan Stephan (Karan johar's production - Creative head) and personally to Vikram Aditya Motwane. And you know what happened? After ten days on 16th of December 2016, I heard the news that Mrs. Twinkle Khanna revealed that her production is making a film based on his life, starring AKSHAY KUMAR." After the film's release, Ripu tweeted about how some of the scenes have been taken up from the script he had written, "Intermission of PadMan. 11 scenes has been copied from my script uptil now and even one of the character. That's it. I am definitely going to court. I remember I was in the library when I wrote this dialogue and was truly elated. Honestly, I surprised myself that day. Tell me, how on earth can you steal says the "incredible" story of the lady don encouraged her to take up the project. After portraying the role of Rani Padmavati in "Padmaavat", Deepika will portray the mafia queen in Vishal Bhardwaj's next directorial venture. "I guess I am drawn to strong characters. I am very excited to play this part. Like 'Padmaavat' was a 13th century old someone's dialogue? This is unfair." I remember I was in the library when I wrote this dialogue and was truly elated. Honestly, I surprised myself that day. Tell me, how on earth can you steal someone's dialogue? This is unfair. Intermission of PadMan. 11 scenes has been copied from my script uptil now and even one of the character. That's it. I am definitely going to court. As a writer, it is your duty to never justify characters and plot in the name of god. If you do that, you're lying to yourself as well as millions of people reading/watching you. Yes, you'll earn a lot of money and fame, but you'll live in remorse your entire life. I can't tell you how hard it is to see the film I have written with so much passion & integrity going away from me. Every day, every moment I feel cheated with faith. I just hope that the cosmos give me enough strength to survive this hard times. I am trying real hard to survive. Deepika opens up about her role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s next story that even after so many years the power of women is visible to all today. We are standing up for ourselves with dignity. I find her journey so relevant." "It is going to be similar with Vishal sir's film. It is based on Sapna Didi, I don't know what the title is at the moment. It is a true story. It is an incredible story, her transformation is amazing," Padukone said in a media interaction here. The movie is based on the life and times of Ashraf Khan, popularly known as Sapna Didi, who was a feared name in the underworld. According to media reports, Khan was married to a man who worked under don Dawood Ibrahim. Apparently, after Dawood got her husband killed in a police encounter, she decided to avenge his death. Khan joined hands with Hussaid Ustara, a man who hated Dawood, and also had a short stint as a police informer to bring him down. She reportedly hatched a plan to kill Dawood at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, but it turned out that the notorious underworld don had ordered that she be murdered in the most brutal manner. Produced by Prernaa Arora's Kriarj Entertainment, the film is an adaptation of S Hussain Zaidi's book "Mafia Queens of Mumbai". Deepika Padukone Reveals What It Takes To Turn Into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Leading Lady Deepika said she is elated to start working on the film. This deleted scene from Thor Ragnarok shows Jeff Goldblum's Grandmaster appearing as a hologram as Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner discuss their misfortunes, reports Dawn. Thor Ragnarok was one of the funniest superheroes movies by Marvel. With its heady mixture of stunningly beautiful imagery, exciting action and trademark Taika Watiti humour, Ragnarok revived the Thor franchise that had been one of the farthest corners of the galaxy that is Marvel Cinematic Universe. Everybody has their favourite parts of the film. Some like Chris Hemsworth and his portrayal of the God (not Lord, mind you) of Thunder, some like Tom Hiddleston's wiggly Loki, some others like Tessa Thompson's badass Valkyrie and some prefer Mark Ruffalo's green rage monster, Hulk. Mine was Jeff Goldblum's ridiculously funny Grandmaster, the owner of the planet Sakaar, where Thor found Hulk, Loki, and Valkyrie. Goldblum, like a fine wine, gets better with age. All the exhilarating action and colourful visuals aside, his scenes were the ones I enjoyed the most. And this is why this deleted scene, that would presumably be included in the home video disc release of the film, has delighted me. We saw Jeff Goldblum showing his unhinged side as the Grandmaster, presiding over battles to deaths on his home planet Sakaar. The scene shows Thor sitting in a room, somewhere on Sakaar, and watching the Grandmaster on a hologram, The makers of Race 3 have already wrapped the first schedule of this much-awaited film, starring Salman Khan alongside Jacqueline Fernandez. Remo D Souza, the director, had shared a couple of stills previously, updating the fans on the shooting schedule, reports The Indian Express. After wrapping up the first schedule in Mumbai, the Race 3 team, including Salman Khan, Bobby Deol and Daisy Shah among others, have headed to Bangkok. The team is reportedly shooting for the next song in the city. Earlier, director Remo D Souza had shared a couple of stills giving an update to Salman fans about his whereabouts and development of the film. This is for the first time when Remo and Salman will be working together. The team has already shot for Race title track Allah Duhai. Some of the stills from the sets were shared by Anil Kapoor, who is the only actor from the earlier installments of the action-thriller Thor Ragnarok deleted scene about Goldblum's charmingly unhinged Grandmaster doing… well, doing what Grandmaster would do. And this involves the 'action' with some aliens which we assume is happening inside the ship that Thor and company stole to escape Sakaar. The infamous orgy ship. After a while, Bruce Banner appears with a bowl of food. Thor, awkwardly, turns off the hologram. Valkyrie, too, makes an appearance. Salman heads to Bangkok for Race 3 franchise to reprise his role. Since the announcement of the film and its star cast, a lot of buzz has been created amongst the fan about the film. Recently, the makers also announced that Jacqueline would be seen performing pole dance in this multi-starrer. In a press statement, Remo D'Souza said, "Jacqueline is a very hardworking girl. It is amazing to see what she has accomplished with the pole dance form in such a short span of time. We have all seen glimpses of her pole dance skills. Hence, we decided to include it in Race 3 and take it to the next level." The director on working with Salman had earlier stated, "I don't have words to express how it feels to work with him. As a director, I can't say that it was amazing, really, there are no words. You have to be with him, be on the set. When you stand before him, then you realize what you are doing." Race 3 is being produced by Salman Khan Films and Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films. The film is scheduled to release on Eid 2018. H o R o S c o P e ARIeS (March 21 - April 20): If others go out of their way to pick holes in your arguments today just ignore them. Having said that, it could be there is something you have overlooked and at least one kind person will try to warn you, so don't be too eager to be rude. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Your main task today is to resist the temptation to look at the world as if everything that happens is a disaster or a tragedy. Focus only on good news today - there is still plenty of it if you care to look. It's about attitude, not events. GeMINI (May 22 - June 21): Check the small print carefully before putting pen to paper today because you could have been misled into thinking that you have got the best of a deal when, in fact, others will profit a lot more than you do. Details are always important. cANceR (June 22 - July 23): The more others want you to do something you don't think is in your best interests the more you must resist. Your arguments for giving it a miss may not sound convincing but what matters is that you stick to your guns. They can't force you. Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23): Cosmic activity in your fellow fire sign of Aries has filled your head with no end of big ideas but not all of them are practical, so don't get carried away. You are under no obligation to hurry, so bide your time and think things through. VIRGo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): Someone who usually has only nice things to say about you will go right the other way and say something hurtful today, but you must not let it get to you. Sometimes you can be too sensitive for your own good. Don't take yourself so seriously. LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): You have nothing to prove and lots to gain and everything to look forward to. That is the message of the stars today and even if you don't quite believe it what happens over the next few days will bring a smile to your face. It's about time! ScoRPIo (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22): If someone you don't know very well tells you what a great guy you are it's a sure sign they are after something. That something is most likely to be your money, so act cool and don't give them a thing, no matter how nicely they ask. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): Your current run of good fortune is sure to come to an end eventually but there is no reason to suppose it will be any time soon. The planets indicate there are plenty of good things still to look forward to, the first of which will arrive today. cAPRIcoRN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): For some strange reason you can see enemies in every direction at the moment but most if not all of them exist only in your imagination, so get a grip on yourself and get things done. Your only real enemy is your lack of self-belief. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19): You tend to believe in yourself to such a degree that you think nothing is beyond you, and that's good, but even an Aquarius has limits and you may need to remind yourself what those limits are. A little bit of realism will go a long way. PISceS (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20): Yes, you should let other people have the last word. Yes, you should let other people lead the way. You may not entirely approve of what they say, still less of what they do, but so long as you don't get the blame why should you worry?
SPORTS MONDAy, FEBRUARy 12, 2018 9 Herath isn't battling father time, he has cut a deal with him. Pakistan gears up to host PSL final in Karachi KARACHI: Foreign experts on Sunday inspected security arrangements in Karachi, which is scheduled to stage the final of Pakistan's Twenty20 league next month -- the city's first international match in nine years, reports BSS. The third season of the Pakistan Super League starts in the United Arab Emirates on February 22. The tournament will move to Pakistan for two play-offs on March 20-21 and the final in Karachi on March 25. Security experts Reg Dickason and Richard Dennis witnessed a full dress rehearsal for the final in Karachi. They were also briefed by Pakistani security and government officials on the arrangements. "Whatever we have witnessed today, it's as good as I have seen in all my years of work but I can't say a final word (on hosting the final) now and will submit my report within the next seven days," Dickason told media. The team's report will be integral to paving the way for the final. International cricket in Pakistan was suspended after a 2009 militant attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore killed eight people and injured seven visiting players. Pakistan's national team has since played nearly all its home matches in the UAE. The country has been battling Islamist militants for over a decade, and insurgents have carried out several highprofile attacks across the country. Authorities have been trying to gradually return international cricket to Pakistan. The final of the PSL last year was played in Lahore. Some foreign players made the trip, but many stayed away because of concerns about security. That was followed by three T20s against a World XI in September, and one T20 against Sri Lanka in October -- all in Lahore. Pakistan made unprecedented security arrangements for these matches, with 20,000 military and police officials guarding the visiting players and the stadium. Photo: Internet. Postponed men’s downhill to be raced Thursday PYEONGCHANG, South Korea: The blue riband men's downhill, scheduled to open the Olympic alpine skiing programme, will be raced Thursday after high winds forced its postponement Sunday, reports BSS. "Due to the strong wind and unfavourable forecast for today, the men's downhill is postponed," the International Ski Federation (FIS) announced. "The jury has decided to switch the official programme and has rescheduled the men's downhill for Thursday, February 15, and the men's super-G on Friday, February 16," FIS said, with the downhill set to start at 0200 GMT. The downhill training for the men's combined event scheduled for Monday has also been cancelled. It is not the first time Mother Nature has played havoc with the best laid plans for alpine skiing at the Olympics. Four years ago in Sochi, the latter part of the programme was rescheduled because of poor weather while the downhill in Vancouver in 2010 was put back two days because of heavy snow and rain. The downhill at the 1998 Nagano Games was rescheduled on three occasions, also because of heavy snow and rain. Just prior to the postponement, FIS said the "hill is closed to everyone", meaning that the gondola that transports athletes, their backroom staff, timing and course officials up to the Jeongseon slope would not be running. Luckily for the male racers, they managed to get three downhill training sessions in under their belts, racing the third in similarly gloomy weather forecasts that eased at the last minute. - Contingency plans - Given that skiing is an outdoor event, at the mercy of the elements, its Olympic programme is always designed with contingencies at hand. The 11 medal events in Pyeongchang are run over 17 days, with racers having to have completed at least one downhill training run in order to be able to compete in the downhill proper. The scheduling allows FIS to be able to tinker with the line-up, often bringing forward more technical events like slalom and giant slalom which can at a push be raced in heavy snow for instance. "We kind of expected this downhill to be postponed due to wind, but at the same time the guys were charged up and ready to go," said Sasha Rearick, the men's alpine head coach of the US team. "With this being an outdoor sport, it is not abnormal." Rearick said racers now have to "harness (energy), stay relaxed, and then be able to ramp back up". France's Brice Roger, one of the outsiders for the downhill, added: "We downhillers are used to it, it happens quite regularly. "It's now a question of not losing energy," he said. "We'll keep busy, get the cards out, do a bit of sport and the day'll pass quietly. "We've just switched on the television so we'll watch a bit of the ice skating." Coleman puts on speed show at Boston Grand Prix BOSTON: Christian Coleman, who won the 100 metres silver medal last year at the World Championships, cruised to victory in the men's 60 metres on Saturday at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix, reports BSS. The 21-year-old Coleman clocked 6.46 seconds as he easily beat Xie Zhenye of China, who finished in 6.54 at the Reggie Lewis Center. Last month, Coleman ran a 6.37 indoors in his season-opening race to record the fastest time in history over the distance. "I am just trying to fine tune and stay on top of things," Coleman said. "I have really been focusing on my start and it is paying off. "I don't like to put a limit or specific time on how fast I can go. I just try to compete every race." Coleman, of the US, stumbled slightly out of the blocks but was still able to hold off a late charge from Xie, who was runner-up for the second straight year. American Noah Lyles placed third in 6.57. Xie is rounding into form ahead of Indoor Worlds next month in Birmingham, England, as he also ran a 6.57 last week in New York. The Boston indoor meet is the fourth stop on the IAAF World Indoor Tour circuit and it comes just one week before the US indoor championships which start Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Coleman says he is looking forward to running the 60m in Albuquerque. "I wanted to come out today and execute. Make sure everything is a go for next week," he said. Kenyan Olympic hero Edward Cheserek capped the day's races with a solid victory in the men's 3,000m. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad to warm up for Wednesday's Champions League tie with Paris St-Germain. Photo: BBC. Japan Olympic ice hockey forward Ukita banned for one game GANGNEUNG, South Korea: Japanese women's forward Rui Ukita was suspended for one game of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Sunday by the International Ice Hockey Federation due to a kicking incident against Sweden, reports BSS. Ukita will miss Monday's group-stage contest against Switzerland but will be able to return for Wednesday's game against the United North and South Korean women. The violation came with 48 seconds remaining in Japan's loss Saturday to Sweden. During a puck battle in front of the Swedish bench, Sweden's Annie Svedin pushed Ukita to the ice. While Svedin was over Ukita, the Japanese player made a kicking action directed to the lower body of the Swede. A disciplinary panel, based on videos and other evidence, determined the kick was not mere momentum of the play but a clear leg movement in Svedin's direction. Although the announcement said the panel did not believe Ukita intended to injure Svedin, the swinging kick so near a rival was a violation. Newcomer Klassen becomes new Pink-Day hero. Olympics hit by cyberattack, source not revealed PYEONGCHANG: Olympic officials on Sunday said a cyberattack was responsible for an internet and wifi shutdown during the Pyeongchang Winter Games opening ceremony, but refused to say who was responsible, reports BSS. Internal systems crashed just before Friday's ceremony but didn't disrupt the high-tech gala, which was attended by VIPs including the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and US Vice- President Mike Pence. Cyber security experts had warned of potential attacks on the Winter Olympics, with both North Korea and Russia touted as possible sources. In January, a malware attack targeted organisations involved with the Olympics. South Korea's defence ministry and cybersecurity experts are included in the taskforce investigating Friday's attack, but the possible culprit is being kept under wraps. "We are not going to reveal the source," said Sung Baik-you, spokesman for the Games' local organisers. Wenger fears Arsenal’s top four chances are in peril LONDON: Arsene Wenger conceded Arsenal's hopes of ending their Champions League exile are in severe danger after Harry Kane condemned them to a damaging 1-0 defeat against bitter rivals Tottenham, reports BSS. Kane's second half header at Wembley on Saturday left Wenger's sixth placed side languishing six points adrift of the Premier League's top four. Worryingly for Wenger, that gap could grow even bigger on Sunday when fourth placed Liverpool play their game in hand at Southampton. Failing to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top four finish would be another hammer blow for beleaguered Arsenal boss Wenger, whose team had to settle for a berth in the far less attractive Europa League this term. Wenger acknowledged that depressing fate is staring Arsenal in the face again following Kane's latest act of vengeance against the club that rejected him as a youngster. "It's a game we couldn't afford to lose, it makes it much more difficult," Wenger said. "We have to fight, there was more at stake than just the derby, that's why it's so disappointing. "It's very disappointing because the priority is to be in the Champions League via the top four. "I'm not a big fan of the Europa League winner getting into the Champions League. It's not right, but if it is an opportunity we have to take it." It was a frustrating afternoon for Wenger, whose side were out-played for long periods as new signings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan failed to shine in their first taste of the north London derby. Arsenal's wretched away record against teams in the top five -- they haven't won their last 16 of those fixtures -- left Wenger cursing a lack of cutting edge and a defence that wilted when Kane rose to head home from Christian Eriksen's cross. - Wenger woes - "We missed chances on the counter attack that are not acceptable at this level. Then at the start of the second half we should have lost the game by more," he said. "At the top level you have to be mentally strong enough to take the chances. "We can only look at ourselves at the goal, but I don't think we lack hunger in defence. "We were caught by a super striker, he is one of the best in the world. he scores against everyone. "The away record is very poor. we don't score enough goals away from home." In contrast to Wenger's woes, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was searching for fresh ways to praise Kane. The England star's 32nd club goal of the season means he has now scored seven times in seven leagues games against Arsenal. Not for the first time, Pochettino made it clear Kane deserves to be ranked among the world's best strikers. "Of course Harry is one of the best in the world. I have repeated that for the last few years," he said. "Sometimes you believe that he is my player and I try to boost him. I'm telling you and I tell again, in my experience in football, he is one of the best. "He deserves to be one of the best. It's so good to have him in our side. Harry every game he has the same energy." In the first north London derby at Wembley for 25 years, Tottenham extended their recent mastery over Arsenal, who have won only once in the last eight league meetings with their hated neighbours. Tottenham are unbeaten in their last nine league matches and remain in a good position to qualify for the Champions League. Damaging Arsenal's hopes was an added bonus and Pochettino added: "If you analyse the game, we created many chances. "My players were fantastic, they deserve the full credit, now keep going. "We are doing a fantastic job. It's important for the belief of the team and confidence." Photo: Internet. Kohli rues missed chances as South Africa keep series alive JOHANNESBURG: Indian captain Virat Kohli lamented two crucial errors which effectively cost his team a chance of wrapping up the series in the fourth one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, reports BSS. "You have to take your chances in this game," said Kohli after David Miller escaped twice in one over at a time when India seemed to have taken control. South Africa chased down a rainreduced target of 202 in 28 overs with five wickets and 15 balls to spare to keep alive their hopes of sharing the sixmatch series after losing the first three games. But the home team's chances looked slim when returning star AB de Villiers was fourth man out with 100 runs still needed and only 67 balls remaining. In the next over David Miller, on six, was dropped by Shreyas Iyer at deep square leg off leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Back on strike in the same over he missed a sweep and was bowled -- only to be recalled when a replay showed Chahal had sent down a no-ball. Miller went on to hit 39 and shared a quickfire stand of 72 with Heinrich Klaasen, whose 43 not out off 27 balls earned him the man of the match award. Two weather interruptions played a key role. India were 200 for two, with Shikhar Dhawan on 107 not out when the threat of lightning caused a stoppage after 34.2 overs. Dhawan added only two runs after the resumption and India lost five wickets for 89 runs to finish with a slightly disappointing 289 for seven. South Africa were 43 for one after 7.2 overs when lightning, followed by rain, caused a lengthy delay. They came came back needing another 159 runs off 20.4 overs. "It basically became a T20 game," said Kohli. "We did not grab our chances so we did not deserve to win." Indian spinners Chahal and left-armer Kuldeep Yadav, who took 21 wickets between them in the first three matches, conceded a combined 119 runs off 11.3 overs on Saturday as they struggled to control a wet ball against aggressive batting. "It was nice to put some pressure on the Indians. The message today was to put fear aside," said South African captain Aiden Markram. Kohli, the star of a series in which India hold an unbeatable 3-0 lead, played another valuable innings, hitting 75 in a second-wicket stand of 178 with Dhawan. His 83-ball innings took Kohli to 393 runs for a series in which he has only been dismissed twice. It was the third successive big partnership between Dhawan and Kohli. They put on an unbeaten 93 in chasing down a small target in the second match in Centurion and added 140 in setting up a win in the third match in Cape Town. This time, though, it was the lefthanded Dhawan who made the biggest contribution, hitting his 13th ODI century in his 100th match in the format. His 109 runs were scored off 105 balls, with ten fours and two sixes.
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