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Akshay Kumar Condemns Richa Chadha For Her Galwan Tweet

Mumbai, November 24 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has condemned actress Richa Chadha for her remarks on the 2020 Galwan clash, in which several Indian Army soldiers died. ## Akshay Kumar whose love for the Indian army is grown over the years took to Twitter and slammed Chadha for being ungrateful towards Indian armed forces and said that he is hurt by her comment. Sharing a screenshot of Richa's tweet, Akshay wrote, "Hurts to see this. Nothing ever should make us ungrateful towards our armed forces. Woh hain toh aaj hum hain (We exist because of them)".## Hurts to see this. Nothing ever should make us ungrateful towards our armed forces. Woh hain toh aaj hum hain. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/inCm392hIH— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 24, 2022 ## Richa Chadha whose political views have always been at the center of controversy, on Wednesday, reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute any orders on taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).## Lt General Dwivedi said with reference to the Defence Minister's previous address, "As far as the Indian Army is concerned, it will carry out any order given by the Government of India. Whenever such orders are given, we will always be ready for it".## Sharing the statement, Richa took to her Twitter handle and wrote, "Galwan says hi". Richa's remarks triggered the sentiments of the citizens who started to slam her for insulting the army by talking about the 2020 clash between India and China.## Stay tuned...

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1208 days ago

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Top 5 Actresses Who Made The Best Reel Female Lawyers

Mumbai, April 30 - In the real and reel world, female lawyers across movies and series prove that they can own the courtroom in their own way. Whether these aeries uncover a felony, nuisance, PIL, or even empowerment, reel lawyers undoubtedly bring sensitivity to courtroom dramas. Here are the top 5 actresses who have aced the character of an advocate. ## Rani Mukerji - Veer Zaara## The iconic movie Veer Zaara and its courtroom dilemma left us teary-eyed. Rani Mukherji essayed the character of Saamiya Siddiqui, an advocate who's handed her first case. Veer (Shah Rukh Khan) is imprisoned on false charges, and Saamiya Siddiqui fights his case. Under Yash Chopra's direction, Rani Mukherji brought sensitivity and pathos to the love story of Veer and Zara. ## Richa Chadha - Section 375## Section 375 revolves around a rape case that discussed what elements contribute to the offense and the meaning of consent. Richa Chadha is seen in the role of Hiral Gandhi a utopian and fervent lawyer fighting her first big case. Law is not just a profession for Hiral, it is the pursuit of justice. Ajay Bahl's directorial shines a light on a public prosecutor's hellbent on getting justice for her client. ## Yami Gautam - Batti Gul Meter Chalu## A sweet and innocent girl who turned into a warrior in the courtroom, Yami Gautam pulls off the role of Advocate Gulnaar Rizwi, in Batti Gul Meter Chalu. She represents a privatized electricity company sued for inflated bills. Yami embodies the role of an advocate thoroughly by mastering the legal lingo and body language in the film. ## Shriya Pilgaonkar - Guilty Minds## Shriya Pilgaonkar enlivened Amazon Prime's first legal drama 'Guilty Minds'. The series outlines the drama that erupts in a family that is the paragon of virtue and the other, a leading law firm dealing with all the shades of grey. The series marked the first time Shriya essayed the role of an advocate Kashaf Quaze, for whom the world is black and white. The actor attracted tremendous praise for her impactful performance and authentic portrayal of an idealistic lawyer. ## Kareena Kapoor Khan - Aitraaz## With a strong message for society, Aitraaz stars Kareena Kapoor as Priya Saxena Malhotra who defends her husband who's accused of molestation. Switching from a homemaker to a lawyer, Kareena showcases impeccable dialogue delivery. Her performance is one of the highlights of the film.## Stay tuned...

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1310 days ago

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'The Great Indian Murder' Trailer Depicts An Intense, Raw, Gripping Tale

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming thriller series 'The Great Indian Murder' was released on Tuesday. The show based on author Vikas Swarup's riveting novel 'Six Suspects' has been helmed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.## It stars Richa Chadha, Pratik Gandhi, Ashutosh Rana, Shashank Arora, Raghubir Yadav, Paoli Dam, Jatin Goswami, Sharib Hashmi, and Amey Wagh.## The show, co-written for the screen by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vijay Maurya, and Puneet Sharma, presents a gripping narrative that tracks the murder of a spoilt brat Vicky Rai, who is the son of the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh, Jagannath Rai, and the investigation that follows.## Six suspects surrounding Vicky's murder come under the radar of the case's investigating officers DCP Sudha Bhardwaj played by Richa Chadha and Suraj Yadav essayed by Pratik Gandhi of Central Bureau of Investigation. Using the Rashomon effect with aplomb, 'The Great Indian Murder' explores several versions of a single murder, a story that Sudha and Suraj weave through their investigations.## Talking about the series, director Tigmanshu Dhulia says, "While working on 'The Great Indian Murder', I was taken back to my love for thrillers and murder mysteries. Vikas Swarup's 'Six Suspects' has been on my list of top thrillers, so envisioning it for the screen was doubly exciting for me. The story does an excellent job of blending mystery, murder, and fate with a unique storyline".## Highlighting the importance of each character in the story, he adds, "Every character in the series holds the fort with their characteristic individuality that adds to the raw eclectic feel of the series. It is unlike anything I have worked on before. It has been a great journey, and I hope the audience shows 'The Great Indian Murder' much love and appreciation. Disney+ Hotstar has been creating some path-breaking content over the years so we couldn't have better partners than them to showcase the show".## Talking about her affinity for thrillers, Richa Chadha says, "Thrillers have always been an exciting genre for me - it challenges you greatly and stretches your capabilities as an actor. When I read the script for 'The Great Indian Murder', I knew instantly that it was a project I wanted to be a part of. There's an intriguing story to tell here, and Tigmanshu is a brilliant director who was there for me and for the rest of the cast to guide and direct".## She concurs with her director, "Each character in this series has an intense motive and justification for their actions - it is somewhat relatable, yet nerve-wracking. It is an exemplary example of thriller series writing which only Tigmanshu Dhulia could have pulled off. Can't wait to see the audience's reaction to it".## Pratik Gandhi reveals, "I wanted to be very thoughtful about my next digital outing, and 'The Great Indian Murder' and Disney+ Hostar seemed like the perfect choice. My character Suraj Yadav was a whole new challenge for me. He is someone who represents the law but never shies away from breaking it or mending it to ease his way".## He adds, "This grey layer and his easy transition between the dark and light sides make him special and very human. I am extremely grateful to Tigmanshu Dhulia and Richa Chadha for constantly being by my side and helping me to interpret the character. Hope Suraj Yadav receives a lot of love and appreciation".## Ajay Devgn, who has produced the show, shares, "'Six Suspects', as a book, intrigued and fascinated me greatly. As an ardent fan of thrillers, I am looking forward to 'The Great Indian Murder' as it intricately deals with a common subject like class divide and revenge but with a lot of glamour".## Talking about his collaboration with Tigmanshu, he adds, "Collaborating with Tigmanshu Dhulia to bring alive this exhilarating thriller on screen was an obvious choice, given his phenomenal creation of some of the best thrillers in India. Disney+ Hotstar and I share a strong relationship and I relate to their creative ambition and ability to think big".## Producer Priti Vinay Sinha says, "It's been an adrenaline-filled three-year journey from the day I acquired the rights of the book from Vikas Swarup to producing 'The Great Indian Murder' into a fascinating series with a greatly talented cast and crew. I am really excited to share our web series with the audience. Ajay and I partnering as producers under our banner ADF & RLE Media for the first time and working with Tigmanshu Dhulia and Disney+ Hotstar have been a dream run".## Gaurav Banerjee, Head, Content, Disney+ Hotstar and HSM Entertainment network, Disney Star India, says, "We are thrilled to bring yet another powerful and genre-defining story with 'The Great Indian Murder'. Starring critically acclaimed actors and helmed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the series' crossover of characters from different walks of life makes it a highly intriguing title that is sure to entertain audiences across the country".## 'The Great Indian Murder' will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar from February 4 in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali.## Stay tuned...

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1484 days ago

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Ajay Devgn And Priti Sinha To Produce A Disney Plus Hotstar Series - Six Suspects Led By Pratik Gandhi

Mumbai, July 28, 2021: Ajay Devgn and Priti Sinha are producing a web series on Disney Plus Hotstar, titled "Six Suspects", the official adaptation of author Vikas Swarup's 2016 book by the same name. The show reportadly went on floors in February 2021 end. ## Ajay and Priti had assigned Tigmanshu Dhulia to direct the show while Scam 1992 fame Pratik Gandhi and Richa Chadha roped in to play the leading roles. The web show will also star Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, and Sharib Hashmi in important roles. ## The "Six Suspects" web series marks Ajay Devgn's digital debut as a producer as well as Priti Sinha's. Priti is the daughter of (late) Vinay Sinha who produced the Salman Khan-Aamir Khan-Raveena Tandon-Karisma Kapoor's unforgettable comedy 'Andaz Apna Apna' (1994). Priti is Ajay's rakhi sister.## It has been reported that Ajay and Priti have acquired the rights to two books of Swaroop- 'Six Suspects' and 'The Accidental Apprentice'. Dhulia has completed 50 percent of the show in places like Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Allahabad and is currently shooting in Mumbai. ## Vikas Swarup's book "Q & A" was adapted into the academy-award-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' directed by Danny Boyle. "Q & A" was the author's debut novel published in 2005 and tells the story of how a penniless waiter in Mumbai becomes the biggest quiz-show winner in history. ## @pritisinha333 and I are happy to announce that we are producing the adaptation of @VikasSwarup's novel “Six Suspects” into a web series for @DisneyplusHSVIP, directed by @dirtigmanshu @nammsinha @AamodSinha @shreyoby @Meena_Iyer @pratikg80 @RichaChadha #ADFandRLEMedia— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 27, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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1630 days ago

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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal Launches Their Production Banner 'Pushing Buttons Studios'

Actors Richa Chadha, and Ali Fazal have launched their production banner "Pushing Buttons Studios". The first project under this banner will be the coming-of-age story "Girls Will Be Girls" which will be directed by debutante filmmaker Shuchi Talati who has also narrated the script of this film.## Set in an elite boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town, the story is about 16-year-old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming-of-age is hijacked by her mother who never got to come-of-age. Mother and daughter grow up together through the course of the script and their fraught but ultimately loving relationship is the beating heart of the film.## "Girls Will Be Girls" is the only Indian script invited to the prestigious Berlinale Script Station 2021, a lab that selects 10 projects from around the world every year, according to the makers. It is also the only Indian project at the Jerusalem Script Lab this year where it will be presented formally at the Jerusalem Film Festival in July, they added.## #GirlsWillBeGirls is the only #Indian script invited to the prestigious Berlinale Script Station 2021... A lab that selects only 10 projects from around the world each year.— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 4, 2021 ## Chadha and Talati have been longtime collaborators as they previously co-directed a documentary about adults living with autism and Down's syndrome when they were students at Mumbai's Sophia College.## "In my opinion, Shuchi is an amazing voice and I've been following her evolution for years, knowing that one day an incandescent film would be born from her brain. She is definitely a filmmaker to watch out for", Chadha said.## Stay tuned...

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1793 days ago

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Payal Ghosh Clarifies Why She Named Huma Qureshi, Mahie Gill, Richa Chadha In MeToo Charge Against Anurag Kashyap

Actress Payal Ghosh has been facing a lot of criticism within the film industry for naming Huma Qureshi, Mahie Gill, and Richa Chadha in the MeToo allegations against the filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. However, the actress has now clarified that her intention was not to defame anyone. ## Speaking to IANS, Payal Ghosh explained that she said only what, Anurag Kashyap told her when he tried to sexually harass her in 2014. ## "I have said what Anurag said to me, whether it was a good thing or bad. I have also shared the good stuff like when he said he is a big fan of Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan), and now he talks to him for work. This is a very big achievement, and it inspires me as well", Payal told IANS.## "He also told me that he is in constant touch with filmmaker Karan Johar. I have also shared the good things he told me about other people. It is not like I am sharing only the negative", she added.## Late last week, Payal claimed that Anurag tried to molest her in 2014. She said that in order to convince her, Anurag said that "all the actresses he has worked with are just a call away". Now she said that the filmmaker does not respect women and only pretends himself as a flagbearer of women empowerment. ## "He acts like a flagbearer of women empowerment, women liberation, and feminism. What kind of a person he is when he says such things about his actress friends after meeting me for just two days? Does he respect women like this?", she added. ## "I didn't take their names. Unke saath mera lena dena nahi hai (I have nothing to do with them). I don't even know them, why would I take their name? I shared what Anurag said to me as it is, to let people know what kind of a person he is. That is the whole point of me talking about it", she explained.## While talking about the actresses she named, Payal claims she didn't take their names to defame them as she doesn't even know them.## "It is a possibility that Anurag lied to me to convince me, or he might be saying the truth. I don't know. I am not even saying that, I am just mentioning what he said to me, not that they did it or didn't do it. I don't have any personal grudge against them, I don't know them or have met them, so why would I say anything against them?", she stated.## Richa Chadda and Huma Qureshi have decided to take legal action against Payal Ghosh for defaming their reputation. On this, Payal said, "I will handle it because I haven't said anything against them. I again say that I have shared what Anurag told me".## Stay tuned...

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1951 days ago

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COVID-19: Richa Chadha pitches in to provide meals for needy

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) The nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic has been harsh on many, and actress Richa Chadha is doing her bit. She has taken to donating food to a Gurudwara here and has urged others to follow suit.## The actress came to know that the Gurudwara had been providing meals to the needy. Then she decided to offer help.## "It's the time when our humanity is being tested and I believe in the goodness in people. People have really come together. This pandemic is bringing out the worst and best in humans. While some are making racist, communal comments, civil society is going out of its way to care for animals, along with humans. It's not about the big gestures or who donated how many crores (of money). I am only talking about this, because I urge others to do the same, take baby steps," said Richa.## When she contacted the people at the Gurudwara, they said they will accept ration and not money.## "So I went with the number of groceries I could procure nearby, which was little, like 10-20 kgs. Now I have learned that they need as much as 250 kgs every single day, so I am figuring out a wholesale place that can get me food grains and pulses in that large quantity," she said.## She understands that many people can't afford to donate lots of money, but that shouldn't stop them from doing their bit.## "Even if you can support one person, or one family at this time, that's good. People may ask 'how does it make a difference? It's just one person'. But it makes a difference to that one person because that person is no longer hungry. We must be kind to each other in these times," she concluded.## Stay tuned...

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1952 days ago

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Richa Chadha: Epidemic bringing out worse, best in people

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha feels that the coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the best and worst in people, and she says that it's the time to come together and help.## "This epidemic is bringing out the worst in people and bringing out the best in people. You have people who are going out of their way to provide for animals and human beings, and then there are some people who are using this as an opportunity to treat the poor badly," Richa told IANS.## Richa then cited the example of the 3,000 stranded migrants from different parts of India who thronged at Bandra railway station on Tuesday demanding that they should be given transportation to return to their native places immediately.## The Mumbai Police, in an attempt to control such a large crowd, resorted to a mild lathi-charge when sections threatened to go out of control.## She said: "Now, these poor migrant laborers gathered in Bandra and Surat, and people are criticizing them that they could have led to community transmission. But the thing is these are people who are helpless and do not have other means to get home and to pay rent. This is the time to come together and help. I really hope people get a sense of this (epidemic) and make behavioral changes."## Stay tuned...

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1955 days ago

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Richa turns scriptwriter amid lockdown

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha is utilizing her lockdown time as she has taken to scriptwriting. She says it all started with penning down a few thoughts and that just soon became an interesting idea.## "It all started with penning down a few thoughts and that just soon became an interesting idea. Soon enough, it started looking like a concept I would like to develop. It's a comedy, my favorite genre. The premise is hilarious," Richa said.## She added that she wants to write something and focus on why people should prioritize.## "The fact that all our lives have come to a screeching halt has made me contemplate the fragility of human existence. I want to write something that focuses on why people should prioritize what's necessary. Too often we are all so busy chasing things, that we forget to spare a thought for ourselves and what really matters to us," she said.## The lockdown has helped her explore her creative side.## "It has been bottled up within me for a long time and the entire lockdown phase has accelerated my creative side. I am just putting together the skeletal structure and will then start looking for a screenplay writer," she said.## Stay tuned...

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1972 days ago

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Richa Chadha attacks hotel for holding elderly couple 'captive'

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha recently used her social media presence to highlight the plight of an elderly couple who were allegedly being held against their will at a hotel in Gurugram, despite testing negative for COVID-19.## In a series of tweets, Richa has made a case against Lemon Tree Hotels in Gurugram, according to a report in hindustantimes.com. Later, however, she said that the matter had been resolved by the hotel.## "@LemonTreeHotels Aerocity, Delhi: Gurugram, has held 2 ppl captive for the past 5 days, despite the doctor allowing them to go home and self-quarantine. They're in their late 60s, the man is severely diabetic. His sugar has risen, he's gone into keto-acidosis, could go into a coma," wrote @RichaChadha.## She added: "If urgent medical help is not provided. Do you want people to die, @LemonTreeHotels? @HaryanaPolice27 @cmohry please look into this urgently. You are a service industry, not a hospital. If anything happens to them, there's a big lawsuit coming your way. Get them out now."## According to Richa's tweets, the couple tested negative at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. "If you can't let them go, please provide medical assistance. As of now, even medical professionals from @LemonTreeHotels don't want to examine him because of COVID stigma. @SatyendarJain @DelhiPolice," she wrote.## The website reports Richa as saying later that the matter had been resolved. "Thank you to each and every one of you who amplified this tweet. Reached someone at @LemonTreeHotels, says the center is now using their hotels as facilities. Either way, medical help is on its way to the senior citizens. All this happened, because of a tweet thread... but, but take a pause to think. I am a privileged person, with access to tech, relative social media influence. What does the common man do at a time like this? Hamara ye haal to unka kya hoga? Sigh! Thanks, tweeple. Prayers seem to be the best bet, in these uncertain times," she wrote.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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1976 days ago

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COVID 19 effect: Richa Chadha cooking three times a day

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lockdown situation in the country, and the Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal is giving company to each other virtually. In an Insta story both Richa and Ali posted, he is seen bantering with her, and their onversation could leave you in splits. ## Evidently missing each other, the video has Ali lying on his couch and Richa on hers as they discuss Covid-19. Richa said: "I hate cooking but I am doing it three times a day. ## Ali asked her: "Are you washing your hands?" They then ask each other if they are taking their vitamin supplements. ## Taking off on the famous scene in "Deewar", Richa replied: "Mere paas Vitamins D-3, B-12 hai, tumhare paas kya hai." ## The couple with their video sends out a message of checking on your loved ones constantly. Expected to get married next month, they had to call off their wedding do due to the COVID-19 outbreak. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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1980 days ago

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COVID-19 effect: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal postpone April wedding

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have decided to postpone their wedding, which was scheduled to take place in April. ## "Given the current scenario and the unfortunate turn of events owing to the COVID-19 pandemic globally, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha have decided to postpone their wedding functions to the later half of 2020 tentatively. They wish for everyone to be healthy and safe and at no cost would want their friends, families, and well-wishers to be affected," the couple's spokesperson confirmed. ## Richa and Ali, who worked together in the "Fukrey" films, have been dating for over four years. ## In February, they had even applied for marriage registration at a court in Mumbai. ## Richa, who was recently seen in "Panga", had two films lined up this year. She stars in the title role of the biopic "Shakeela", which accounts the life of the south Indian adult star Shakeela, and she also toplines Anubhav Sinha's next, "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai". ## Ali Fazal has been gearing up for the release of "Death On The Nile", an English suspense drama directed by Kenneth Branagh and based on the late Agatha Christie's 1937 novel of the same name. Branagh returns as detective Hercule Poirot in the film, which also features Ali long with "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot, Letitia Wright, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Tom Bateman, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, and Russell Brand. ## With the coronavirus outbreak, both Richa and Ali's film assignments are bound to be pushed from their scheduled release dates. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.