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18 01-11-2019 to 15-11-2019 ENTERTAINMENT www.theasianindependent.co.uk Boman Irani talks about the surge in content driven cinema and admits that he wouldn’t waste time on a film that he won’t enjoy A supporter of underdog stories, Boman Irani says he knew he wanted to be a part of Made In China the moment he heard the script. “I loved the story. I was keen to work with Rajkummar Rao, too. I spent a lot of with the director Mikhil Musale, and I realised that the story is in good hands. I have done underdog stories before and the stance this film takes is quite interesting,” says the 59-year-old actor, who plays a sexologist in the film and hopes the film encourages people to seek medical help for sexual issues and not shy away from it. Working with Rajkummar was a pleasure for the senior actor who says he was “proud to work with him”. He adds, “I kind of understood what Rajkummar is about. You do tend to understand what process he is going through, if you are an actor. When I met and worked with him, I realised that this guy is so good at his work, and we should all feel happy for his success. There is a great reward for work and application he puts into his roles.” 2019 saw a surge of movies hailed as new-age cinema and content-driven films. Boman is thrilled with the kind of films being made but also feels that the credit for them must be given where it is due. He says, “It is the writers who are writing stories and have brought about the change. It is not the Once again, Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare The shoot for Pati Patni Aur Woh remake, starring Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday and Bhumi Pednekar, has already been wrapped up. But, reportedly, the lead actors will reunite soon at the studio to shoot a song. The song is a recreation of Govinda and Raveena Tandon’s Dulhe Raja song Akhiyon Se Goli Maare. The choreography this time will be by Farah Khan. Director Mudassar Aziz is excited to have her on board. Mudassar said that their story is based in a certain milieu. To take the narrative forward, they required more songs. The makers collectively felt that they needed a fun song to communicate with the audience and that the characters could let loose in an alternate setting. The movie is the remake of BR Chopra’s 1978 classic hit film which starred Sanjeev Kumar, Vidya Sinha and Ranjeeta. ‘WRITERS deserve just as much credit’ actor who has done that, let’s be clear and honour the writer. Sure, the actors are choosing these scripts and being courageous. But not just actors, writers, too, should get due credit for the surge in content-driven films. The writers need to be appreciated and even paid well for creating content that is celebrated in films.” The Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003) actor has done 93 films to date but he says he isn’t looking at the 100-film mark. “That is not my goal. I do films to have a good time. I want to enjoy my role and the process of the film, more than anything else. I don’t want to waste time on a film that I won’t enjoy,” he says. Dalljiet Kaur did not expect to be evicted from the house this early Actor Dalljiet Kaur was recently evicted from a popular reality show and this left her fans shocked. However, she is happy about the love and support she received from people. “My fans did not expect me to be the first one to evicted and neither did I. This is shocking for me as well because I had the potential as I was real and not faking it. I was even doing the tasks well. I did not fight with anyone much. I think we as housemates would have formed deep bonds after the third week but I did not get the opportunity,” she says. Dalljiet adds that she never intended to fight or create a scene in the house just to get noticed. “I did not want to cry and show my weakness because my fans appreciate my strength and get inspired by it. If I would have cried, I’d have got more support but I did not want to do it. It was very important for me to represent my family well so that even they could feel proud of me,” she says, adding that the show has taught her about people and their mindsets. On asking about her future plans, Dalljiet reveals, “I am looking for a new phase in my career now. I hope I do a lot of events, web series, and daily soaps. I want to send a message across to all producers out there that I want to do something really good and my dates are available, so they can give me work immediately because I don’t want to sit at home.” Now, Baiju Bawra by Bhansali Bollywood’s ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, after recently announcing his movie titled Gangubai Kathiawadi, has now announced his second venture titled Baiju Bawra. The movie is slated to release on the auspicious occasion of Diwali in 2021. The film will be a revenge story, but nothing concrete is known as of now. Bhansali Productions took to its official Twitter handle and announced the film, stating it to be the director’s most ambitious magnum opus! Reports suggest that Ajay Devgn is in talks with the director for the film. If things work out, this will be the first time in 20 years when the actor and director will be collaborating after Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Meanwhile, Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiwadi is also in line. It is reported to be based on a chapter in Husain Zaidi’s novel Mafia Queens Of Mumbai. The filmmaker is yet to announce a male lead in the film opposite Alia Bhatt. These two projects come after shelving of Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt-starrer Inshallah.
www.theasianindependent.co.uk NEWS 01-11-2019 to 15-11-2019 19 Naga settlement only after consulting all stake-holders New Delhi : The Centre on Thursday clarified that all stake-holders, including Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, will be duly consulted and their concerns will be taken into consideration before any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups. The Union Home Ministry issued the clarification following rumours being spread in some sections of media, including social media, that "final Naga settlement has been arrived at and will be announced soon". "This is creating anxiety and concern in some parts of the country," said the statement. "It is clarified that before any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups, all stakeholders including States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be duly consulted and their concerns will be taken into consideration," it said, stressing "no credence needs to be given to such rumours and incorrect information". Getting nod from the apex leadership of all 14 Naga tribes and various stake-holders in a meeting held in Nagaland on October 18, the Centre had said that it had determined to conclude the peace process without delay after the overwhelming support in favour of a settlement of the issue. Noting that "endless negotiation under the shadow of guns is not acceptable", a statement from the Naga interlocutor’s office said that the Central government expects all negotiating parties to heed the will of the people, and facilitate the conclusion of the Naga peace process within the stipulated time. As the 22-year-old Naga talks between the Centre and National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah stand on shaky ground with some leaders of the groups adopting a "procrastinating attitude" by raising the contentious symbolic issues of separate Naga national flag and Constitution on which they are fully aware of the Centre’s position, Centre’s representative and interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi on Friday held a detailed consultation meeting with the primary stake-holders of the Naga society. The meeting was attended by the apex leadership of all the 14 Naga tribes of Nagaland, all the minority non-Naga tribes of Nagaland, the Nagaland GB (Gaon Burahs) Federation, the Nagaland Tribes Council, the Church leaders and civil society organisations, said the statement. It said that primary stakeholders - tribal and civil society organisations from Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam -- were involved in the peace process and made valuable contributions through regular consultations and insightful inputs, said, adding the Church leaders with their constant prayers and goodwill have immensely contributed to the cause of enduring peace. It is a matter of great satisfaction that agreements with the NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015 and with seven Naga armed groups under the banner of Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) on November 17, 2017 -- on the political parameters of the settlement were signed, the statement said, adding that a mutually agreed draft comprehensive settlement, including all the substantive issues and competencies, is ready for inking the final agreement. 300 farmers booked for stubble burning in UP Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Three hundred farmers have been booked for burning stubble in their fields in Uttar Pradesh s Pilibhit district, despite directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The cases have been registered by revenue officials in villages that include Bilsanda, Neria, Amaria, Puranpur, Seramau, Madhotanda, Jahanabad, Bisalpur and Gajraula. Angry farmers are now taking to the streets to register their protest against the police action. Charanjeet Singh, a local farmer said that the farmers were already suffering due to non-payment of cane dues, low prices of paddy and the paucity of fertiliser, and now they were being harassed in the name of stubble burning. City magistrate Ritu Punia said that the directives of the NGT were being followed and the district administration would not allow stubble burning in the district. We have directed all revenue officials to report cases of stubble burning in the district, he said.
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