Bajrangi Bhaijaan to release in Pakistan with cuts

July 14, 2015

Karachi, Jul 14: Salman Khan's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" has become the first film revolving around the Indo-Pak theme to get a clearance for a screening in Pakistan this Eid.

BajrangiThe Pakistan Central Censor Board has given a go ahead to the Kabir Khan-directed movie, about an Indian man's attempt to help a young, speech-impaired girl from Pakistan return to her homeland with some cuts.

Bollywood films revolving around Indo-Pak themes face trouble when it comes to their release in the country and recently Salman's "Ek Tha Tiger", Saif Ali Khan's "Agent Vinod", "Haider", "Baby" and "Tere Bin Laden" failed to get a release in Pakistan.

The Chairman of the Central Board of Film Censors Mobashir Hasan said that "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" has been approved for Eid release by the CBFC but with several cuts.

"We recommended these cuts after thorough discussion by our panel which comprises members of natural security agencies, film critics and members of the civil society."

Hasan revealed that since the CBFC is a regulatory body, determining the time of release of a film doesn't fall within its jurisdiction, but that it has "approved" the movie for Eid.

He said so far the Board had not got any instructions from the Information Ministry for the film's exhibition to be delayed or restricted.

Satish Anand the chief executive of Eveready Pictures played down reports that the Lahore censor board had still not given clearance for the exhibition of the film in Punjab.

Nadeem Mandviwalla a well known distributor and exhibitor told PTI that the CBFC doesn't hold the power to censor the film across Pakistan after the passing of the 18th Amendment and subsequent decentralisation of censor boards.

He said presently all the cinemas in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Khyber Pakthunkhawa province and cantonments around the country come within the CBFC's ambit.

Mandviwalla played down media reports that the Pakistani film industry personalities were pressurising the government to delay the release of "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" as some major Pakistani films were slated for release at Eid as well.

The two big Pakistani releases include "Wrong No" and "Bin Roye" and they are bound to face stiff competition from the Salman starrer during the Eid holidays.

HUM films, which have produced "Bin Roye" are said to be keen to have no international competition at Eid. "Bin Roye" is the second film appearance for the popular Mahira who is making her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in "Raees".

After a premiere in Dubai, it will release in Indian theatres on Eid as well as Mahira and Fawad Khan have become a popular face in India thanks to the success of their serial "Humsafar".

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April 2,2020

New Delhi, Apr 2: Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber on Thursday announced that he is postponing all of his scheduled 2020 concerts for his 'Changes Tour' due to the global outbreak of coronavirus.

The singer took to Instagram and posted a statement on the platform to make an announcement in the regard.

"In light of the current public health crisis. And with the deepest concern for all those being affected. Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for the changes tour," read a statement.

"While Justin -along with his band. Dancers and crew - has been hard at work preparing an amazing show. He has always put the health and well-being of his fans first and foremost," the statement further read.

The statement also said that the 'Cold Water' singer, "is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get back out on the road and perform in a space that is safe for everyone."
Bieber asked all his fans to hold on to their tickets as the dates of the tour will soon be rescheduled.

According to the World Health Organisation, COVID-19 has affected over 8,27,419 people globally and has spread to almost 206 countries.

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January 6,2020

Kochi, Jan 6: A trial court on Monday framed charges against Malayalam film actor Dileep and other accused in the case of alleged abduction and molestation of a south Indian actress in 2017.

The actor and nine other accused were present in the additional special sessions court in Ernakulamwhen the charges were framed against them.

All of them have denied the charges.

On Saturday, the Court had dismissed a plea filed by Dileep, seeking to exclude him from the list of accused.

The Court had admitted the prosecution argument that there is prima facie evidence against him in the crime and dismissed the plea of the actor, who is eighth accused in the case.

The court had also not allowed a plea by the actor to grant him 10 days time to file the appeal in a higher court in the light of the Supreme Court order in November 2019 that the trial should be completed in six months.

The court is hearing the case in-camera.

On December 19, Dileep, along with his lawyers and a technical expert, had examined the contents of the electronic records at the closed room of the court.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had directed that the actor be allowed to inspect the records to enable him to present an effective defence during the trial.

In February 2017, the actress was allegedly abducted and molested by the accused.

Seven people, including the key accused 'Pulsar' Suni were arrested in connection with the actress' abduction case.

There are 10 accused in the case.

The entire act had allegedly taken place in a moving vehicle, which was filmed by the accused to blackmail her.

Dileep was subsequently arrested and arrayed as an accused in connection with offences under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act.

The top court had directed that the trial in case be concluded expeditiously, preferably within six months from the date of the judgement.

A woman judge is hearing the case.

In February 2019, the High Court, while considering a plea seeking to transfer the case to a Sessions Court headed by a woman judge to conduct the trial, had ordered the CBI special court Judge-III Ernakulam Honey M Varghese to complete the trial expeditiously.

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July 14,2020

Los Angeles, Jul 14: US officials on Monday found the body of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera in the Californian lake where she drowned last week during a boat trip with her four-year-old son.

Rivera's body was retrieved and an initial examination found no evidence of foul play or suicide, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub told a press conference.

"We are confident the body we found is that of Naya Rivera," said Ayub, pointing to the location, appearance, clothing and condition of the body.

Her body was being taken to a medical examiner's office for a full autopsy and confirmation of her identity from dental records, though no other missing persons have been reported at Lake Piru, he added.

Rivera, 33, is believed to have accidentally drowned after renting the boat with her young son at the camping and recreational hotspot around an hour's drive northwest of Los Angeles.

She vanished on Wednesday afternoon, and a massive search involving divers, patrol boats and helicopters was launched after her sleeping son was spotted drifting alone in a boat on the lake.

The son later told investigators that Rivera had helped him into the boat before "he looked back and saw her disappear under the surface of the water," said the sheriff.

Ayub pointed to the lake's strong currents as a possible cause of a fatal accident.

"The idea perhaps being that the boat started drifting -- it was unanchored -- and that she mustered enough energy to get her son back onto the boat, but not enough to save herself," he said.

The lake has been closed to the public since Wednesday, with around 100 personnel, including the US Coast Guard and rescuers from neighboring counties, joining the search.

Search teams used footage from video messaging calls Rivera made from the boat before her disappearance, as well as interviews with her son, to scour portions of the lake bed for her remains over six days, with no success.

"We believe she was concealed within some of the shrubbery on the floor bed of the lake" before eventually floating to the surface due to natural decomposition, said Ayyub.

With less than one foot (30 centimeters) of visibility underwater in daylight, the recovery operation was a "complex search effort" even with use of sonar equipment, he said.

Rivera was best known for her role as high school cheerleader Santana Lopez in "Glee."

She starred for six seasons in the wildly popular musical television series set in a US high school that ended in 2015.

The "Glee" cast has been struck by tragedy before.

Actor Mark Salling took his own life in 2018, weeks before being sentenced for possession of child pornography.

Canadian castmate Cory Monteith died in July 2013 of an overdose of drugs and alcohol.

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