Katrina Kaif: Ranbir Kapoor is my best friend, people misunderstand our banter

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June 29, 2017

Mumbai, Jun 29: Actress Katrina Kaif says her banter with "Jagga Jasoos" co-star Ranbir Kapoor has been misunderstood and people have taken their equation during the movie's promotion in a "wrong way."ranbeer

Recently the "Barfi" actor was criticised on social media for not letting Katrina speak in an interview and the trailer launch press conference with many dubbing Ranbir's behaviour as mansplaining. Katrina, however, said they were having "a little joking competition" but people were taking it the other way.

"In some places I've been reading, people are taking it in a wrong way, this joking competition between us. As long as we are enjoying it (it's fine) but I think some people are misunderstanding it," Katrina told reporters here.

Director Anurag Basu added, "The way he (Ranbir) is with us, he is the same person with everybody. He doesn't have a different face for media or others."

Ranbir turned producer with "Jagga Jasoos" and when asked whether Ranbir was a better producer or a friend, Katrina said, "As a producer I don't think he has done much in the film, honestly. Disney has done a fantastic job, they supported us all along the journey. Honestly, it's Dada's (Basu) creation, it's his baby..."

Ranbir then asked Katrina, "But give a reply to that question. Am I a better producer or a friend?" "As a producer he is not at all (good). But Ranbir is my best friend," Katrina said before giving a hi-five to the actor.

They were speaking at the trailer launch of the film, here.

Ranbir is confident about the film, which is hitting the screens after several delays, but said he did not really concern himself with the success or the failure of a movie.

"When I was doing 'Rocket Singh', I thought I made 'Munnabhai', but nobody saw the film. So as an actor, you realise when the audience watches a film, it's entirely different. I try to stay disconnected with the success and the failure of a film."

Katrina recalled watching "Rocket Singh" and calling up Ranbir right after. "When I saw Rocket Singh, I called him up and said the film isn't going to work." To which Ranbir joked, "I thought 'isko kya pata hai.'"

Katrina added, "But I told him it's such a boring film, what's the meaning. He tried explaining what it is about and I was like I don't care. But yes, that's the truth. As an actor you have to care about the process and not the outcome, as it's not in our hands." "Jagga Jasoos" is scheduled to release on July 14.

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July 16,2020

Washington, Jul 16: Actor Chris Evans, better known as 'Captain America', made a six-year-old boy's day by sending him a personalised video message lauding his heroic act of saving his younger sister from a dog attack.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the aunt of the young boy (Bridger Walker from Cheyenne) posted on Instagram the story of how the boy saved his sister on July 9 and was horribly injured in the process.

She shared the story on the photo-sharing platform on Sunday and also posted few photos featuring the brother-sister duo as well as pictures of the injuries on Walker's face.

"After receiving 90 stitches (give or take) from a skilled plastic surgeon, he's finally resting at home," wrote the aunt (Nikki Walker).
"We love our brave boy and want all the other superheroes to know about this latest hero who joined their ranks," she added.

Moved by the young boy's story, Evans made a direct video message appreciating the boy for what he did, and how he is no less than a superhero.

He also promised to send the young kid an authentic 'Captain America' shield as a reward for his selfless, heroic act.

Evans' video message to the young boy was shared by the aunt on her Instagram profile.
In the video, Evans is saying, "Pal, you're a hero, what you did was so brave, so selfless -- your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother.

Your parents must be so proud of you," Evans said in a video message that the family shared Wednesday. "Keep being the man you are, we need people like you. Hang in there, I know recovery might be tough, but based on what I've seen, I don't think there's much that can slow you down."

Towards the end, the 39-year-old actor told the boy he was sending the 'Captain America' shield to him, as the world needs more bravehearts like the little boy.

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July 8,2020

Mumbai: The 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is going virtual this year due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The festival is coming up with a full-slate of 157 films from 42 countries.

Tipped as South Asia's biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival, it is the first Indian film festival to come up with a slate of new programs for this year.

The slate of films include 30 films from India, as well as films from countries like Belarus, Iran, Iceland, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Tunisia, etc.

"We are extremely delighted to launch the registration for the KASHISH 2020 Virtual with a full slate of films as well as panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, etc, almost replicating the ground event. Only this year not only Mumbaikars but people across India and the world can participate in the festival and enjoy amazing LGBTQIA+ films, discussions and performances!", said Sridhar Rangayan, festival director.

"We are thrilled by almost 95 per cent of the filmmakers whose films were selected to screen at the ground festival, agreeing to screen with us at our online festival. We are overwhelmed by the response from the filmmakers, and we are really glad to reach their films out to the world. This speaks a lot about their trust and support towards the festival", said Saagar Gupta, Director, Programming.

The registrations to attend the festival is now open and details can be viewed at the festival website http://mumbaiqueerfest.com/attend/ along with information about the film line-up. There are early-bird full-festival passes at a modest price in India and outside India. The early-bird offer will be open for a week.

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July 18,2020

Mumbai, Jul 18: Filmmaker and Yash Raj Films (YRF) chairman Aditya Chopra on Saturday recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, an official said.

Police have sought information about a contract signed between Rajput and YRF from Chopra who visited Versova police station this morning and left after four hours, the official said.

The "Chhichore" actor, 34, was found hanging at his apartment in Mumbai on June 14. No suicide note was found from the spot by the police.

The police are investigating allegations that professional rivalry, besides clinical depression, drove the actor to suicide.

Police are also trying to understand the reason behind Rajput ending his contract with YRF, the official said.

Earlier, the police had recorded statement of YRF's casting director Shanoo Sharma.

The police had recorded statements of 34 persons, including Rajput's family members and close friends like actors Rhea Chakraborty and Sanjana Sanghi, in connection with the case.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Friday dismissed the need for a CBI probe into the death case of Rajput, saying the Mumbai police are capable of handling the matter.

On Thursday, Rhea Chakraborty demanded a CBI inquiry to understand what "pressures" prompted Rajput to take the extreme step of suicide.

Rajput starred in films such as Shuddh Desi Romance', Raabta, Kedarnath and Sonchiriya. But his most prominent role came as cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the biopic, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

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