Kabali producers declare war against online piracy

July 15, 2016

Chennai, Jul 15: Superstar Rajinikanth is sure to take on baddies in his Kabali, slated for release on July 22. While the film release is still one week away, the film's producer S Thanu has already declared war on film pirates and vowed to finish off the thriving black market for films, music and all forms of creative art.

Kabali Thanu has moved the Madras high court to stop illegal download of the film by about 225 rogue websites and countless unknown sites. Justice N Kirubakaran before whom the matter came up for hearing on Thursday, has said he would pass orders on Friday. He also asked state and central government counsel to file their responses.

When the matter was taken up, senior advocate Vijay Narayan told the court that there were 169 licensed Internet Service Providers (ISP) in India, and 70% of their income comes from illegal downloads done in complete violation of the terms and conditions of licence. Ruing that the government had been turning a blind eye to the scam, Vijay Narayan said government was losing revenues to the tune of several hundred crores of rupees every year.

Kabali is to be released on more than 4,000 screens all over the world in digital format on July 22, he said, adding, "we spent more than a year shooting for the film, and at least 100 crore has been spent, involving more than 3,500 artistes."

He sought an interim order restraining the ISPs from providing access to rogue websites, and said he was prepared to demonstrate live as to how for as little 20 an entire feature film could be downloaded. "By paying 20, within a matter of eight minutes, one entire feature film can be downloaded. And then, sitting in a small room, about 10,000 copies can be made," he said.

Iraivi, aTamil film released on June 3, was available for illegal download the next day, and till June 30 the film had 1.1 lakh downloads, generating 23 lakh revenue for the ISP, Vijay Narayan said.

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You'll be home soon: Aaradhya told Amitabh Bachchan before leaving hospital

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July 28,2020

Mumbai, Jul 28: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he was left in tears as his daughter-in-law, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan were discharged from hospital after testing negative for coronavirus.

Aishwarya and her eight-year-old daughter, who were shifted to the isolation ward of Nanavati Hospital on July 17, were discharged on Monday.

Amitabh, 77, and his actor-son Abhishek are still in hospital after they were admitted on July 11.

In a post on official blog, the Bollywood veteran said that he became emotional when Aaradhya told him that he would be "back home soon".

"They go home, the little one and Bahurani... and the tears flow out... the little one embraces and tells me not to cry... 'You’ll be home soon', she assures... I must believe her," he said.

On Monday, Abhishek had said that he and his father were still under the care of medical staff at the Nanavati Hospital's isolation ward.

"My father and I remain in hospital under the care of the medical staff. Thank you all for your continued prayers and good wishes. Indebted forever," the 44-year-old actor tweeted.

Both Amitabh and Abhishek have been sharing their health updates with fans on various social media platforms.

Last week, Amitabh had dismissed reports that he had finally tested negative for coronavirus, calling the piece of news "an incorrigible lie".

Mumbai's Covid-19 tally rose to 1,10,129 on Monday with addition of 1,033 new cases.

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BJP Veteran LK Advani Breaks Down While Watching Shikara

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February 9,2020

New Delhi, Feb 9: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani got emotional while watching the movie "Shikara: The Untold Story Of Kashmiri Pandits". It is a Hindi-language period film produced and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Kashmir.

In a video clip, the political veteran is seen trying to hold back his tears at the end of the film while Mr Chopra rushes to console him. Other people around them were also seen getting emotional and congratulating the filmmaker for the movie.

"Shikara" is about how Kashmiri Pandits were forced to flee from their houses in the Kashmir Valley in early 1990, in the wake of insurgency. The filmmaker said the film showcases how Kashmiri Pandits rebuilt their lives in the aftermath of the tragic event.

Featuring Aadil Khan and Sadia, Shikara released on February 7. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is from Kashmir, dedicates his movie to his mother, who died in 2007.

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Does this man know the trouble and pain of humans???

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Why do you ask what govt's doing: Juhi Chawla

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January 9,2020

Mumbai, Jan 9: Actor Juhi Chawla on Wednesday said instead of constantly criticising the government, one should reflect on own conduct and talk about uniting rather than dividing.

The actor attended an event which aimed to counter "Free Kashmir (narrative), anti-India slogans, false propaganda and clear the misconception."

Juhi said as artistes, it's unfair to be questioned about incidents "just for a reaction" when they should be given time to truly understand the situation.

"We are going to work, thinking how to execute our task, then some incident happens somewhere and suddenly the media asks, 'what do you think about this?' We haven't understood the matter, people haven't understood the matter but you need a reaction.

"Let people understand, whether it's NRC or CAA, and what's is it about, why is this being talked about," Juhi told reporters.

The actor said it is sad that people talk about division more than unity.

"Everyone is quick to talk about dividing. Why don't we talk about uniting? Why does everyone say 'what is the government doing, why is it doing this?' but I say if you point one finger there then three fingers are at you.

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