Ameesha Patel Cheque Bounce Case: 5 Things We Know
Here are five things to know about the cheque bounce fraud case against actor Ameesha Patel.
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Ameesha Patel Accused Of Fraud Worth 2.5 Crores
The petitioner has claimed the Patel got him to invest in a film, which she later refused to do. Later, when he asked for his money back, the actor allegedly gave him a cheque that bounced.
Tabu Turns 50 Today! 10 Things To Know About This Fabulous Actress
Tabu received the Padma Shri in 2011 for her contribution towards Indian cinema. she has also worked in Hollywood projects.
Today I Learnt: Bechdel Test And The Under-Representation Of Women In Cinema
The Bechdel test is a blunt, basic and absurdly simplistic measure of gender equality in movies. And often—still, ridiculously— it’s not passed by Hollywood and Bollywood movies.
Zohra Sehgal: The Laadli Of The Century And Cinema’s Beloved Grandma
Zohra Sehgal received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, in 2010.Â
Juhi Chaturvedi On Writing Gentle Men And Firehouse Women
Screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi speaks on her ode to the architecture from the bygone era in Gulabo Sitabo and why she doesn’t write from a gendered lens.
Sushmita Sen Opens Up About Her Battle With Addison’s Disease
Actress Sushmita Sen recently said she diagnosed with a chronic illness called Addison’s Disease in 2014. Addison’s Disease occurs from a problem with the adrenal glands. It is triggered by primary adrenal insufficiency.
Kangana Ranaut To Play Jayalalithaa In Her Biopic ‘Jaya’
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut will be soon seen essaying the role of the legendary Tamil actor turned politician J Jayalalithaa. Titled Thalaivi in Tamil and Jaya in Hindi, the film will be directed by AL Vijay, one of the leading filmmakers from the South. When asked about the film, Kangana said, “Jayalalithaa ji is one of the biggest female success stories […]
If You Are Stubborn Enough, You’ll Get There Someday: Priya Seth
One of the afternoon sessions at Women Writers’ Fest Ahmedabad was about how women are transforming Bollywood, breaking one stigma at a time. Gayatri Rangachari Shah moderated the session with panelists Amrita Pandey, Priya Seth and Anaita Shroff Adajania. It was inevitable for a panel with women from the film industry to talk about the […]
Gender-based Pay Disparity In Bollywood: An Inside View
In the corporate world, the gender wage disparity is a widely talked about issue. However, in Bollywood, it remains the proverbial elephant in the room. But in recent years there has been a shift and this has marked the beginning of a conversation around the topic of the gender-based pay gap. Many leading ladies are voicing […]
