Priyanka Chopra shares a post in honor of late dancing star Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss; says, she is still processing

Priyanka Chopra, who was recently seen attending the Red Sea International Film Festival with many other celebrities, was seen taking to social media to share her thoughts on the demise of American hip hop dancing legend and former judge of So You Think You Can Dance, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. The actress-turned-singer took to social media to express her grief over his sudden demise and also said that she is still processing this news.

Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to share a story dedicated to the late hip-hop star Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss saying, “Still processing this. You gave so much to the world. You just never know what someone is going through. Rest in peace and love tWitch, You truly were a light. My condolences to @allisonholker and the children.”

For the unversed, on December 13, the hip hop star was found dead in a hotel room in Los Angeles. As per police statements, it was being said that the star shot himself and it was being ruled out as a suicide. The dancer-choreographer is survived by his wife Allison Holker and three children.

Besides Priyanka Chopra, many other celebrities took to social media to express their grief and shared a condolence message on the platform. Readers would be also aware that tWitch was featured as a co-host on the most popular talk show, Ellen DeGeneres show, of which he was also the executive producer. Ellen shared several posts with her good friend and co-host expressing her grief over the loss. The first post read, “I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.” She shared another post, a throwback video of her favourite memories with him saying, “Right now what I want to do is remember all the love and laughter I had with tWitch. He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too. I’m going to be sharing some of my favorite moments with him. If you want to you can also share yours. #ILovetWitch”.

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Birthday Special: When John Abraham claimed, “Sometimes I do feel like a meat shop”

Back in 2008 when Karan Johar’s Dostana had released, John Abraham frolicking on the beach in the briefest of briefs went viral. John was never ashamed of his physique: why would he, when he looked like a Playboy centrespread from the day he was born (well, almost). But he did want to prove that good-looking people are not just eye candy.

In a moment of anguished self-assertion he said to me, “Sometimes I do feel like a meat shop. I am proud of my physique. But I feel I’m also good with emotions. In fact, I perform the best when I’m unhappy. I function best when in angst. Women have reacted as strongly to me as men. Some have reacted to the sensuality; others to the fitness. But everyone has a query about my body. Very often I don’t know how to react. Initially, it was fun to be regarded as a body beautiful. I wonder how audiences will react to my physicality in my next release Aashayein where I’ve lost 30 pounds.”

Nagesh Kukunoor’s Aashayein where he played a successful man who suddenly discovers he has cancer, bombed. A buttoned-up counter-invincible John Abraham was unacceptable to the audience.

Even I believed John was destined for beefcake glory only. When my dear friend Deepa Mehta decided to cast him as a dhoti-clad social reformist in Water I was aghast. I did my best to dissuade her. Deepa and I still have a good laugh over my heated protest against what I saw as a monstrous miscasting.

Recalls Deepa, “Do you remember how much you fought with me? When I told you I want to cast John and Lisa Ray you said it was the worst joke you’ve ever heard. That John had probably never even seen a Dhoti, let alone worn one. I had only one argument to offer: my mother loves John.”

As usual the maternal instinct proved right. John for the first time showed sparks of genuine craftsmanship in Deepa’s film. That performance was followed by Shoojit Sircar’s Madras Café .John was a producer on the project. He was ambitious and hell-bent to make a difference to Indian cinema.

I believe John Abraham and the late much-missed Nishikant Kamat shared a very special rapport. They did several films together of which Rocky Handsome was the best. Heroes are born out of necessity. And John Abraham is a true blue filmy hero. Fully wired for action. Happy Birthday!

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Photos: Cast of India Lockdown grace the launch of Chillin – Kitchen and Bar

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Trailer of Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada attached to Avatar: The Way of Water

The most awaited film of this year has made space to endorse one of the most anticipated films of next year. James Cameron’s Avatar has the teaser trailer of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada attached to it.

Sources say several forthcoming Bollywood biggies were vying for the privilege. However the Rohit Shetty-directed Shehzada, a remake of Allu Arjun’s 2020 Telugu blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo wangled the prized teaser slot.

A source close to the development informs, “Normally, Hollywood biggies steer clear of trailer attachment to their product. Firstly, because there is no interval break in most Hollywood films and trailers have to be placed at the beginning of the film. But this time for Avatar, Shehzada’s teaser has made it.”

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Pathaan: BJP MLA Ram Kadam says film that insults Hindutva in land of Maharashtra won’t be tolerated amid ‘Besharam Rang’ row

Amidst the excitement amongst fans for Shah Rukh Khan’s return to silver screens after five years, Pathaan is mired in controversies. The first song ‘Besharam Rang’ has seen polarizing responses on the choices of clothes of Deepika Padukone. The song is picturised on the beaches of Spain where the actress is dressed in swimsuits. While netizens have called out misogynistic reactions to the choices of outfits a woman should or should not wear, certain sections are calling out for “boycott” of the film. Some are even demanding to rectify the song. In recent times, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra raised issues against objectionable costumes. Now, Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam says the film that insults Hindutva will not be tolerated.

He wrote in Hindi on Twitter, ‘#पठाण फिल्म को देश के कई #साधू #संत #महात्मा सहित social media पर भी कई #हिंदू संघटन तथा  करोडो लोग इस फिल्म को कडा  विरोध कर रहे है. महाराष्ट्र मे वर्तमान मे #हिंदुत्व विचारधारा वाली सरकार  है . बेहतर  होगा फिल्म निर्माता तथा दिग्दर्शक सामने आकार जो आपत्तीजनक बाते साधू संतो द्वारा कही जा रही है .उस पर स्पष्टतासे अपना रुख बयान करे . पर यह निश्चित है . महाराष्ट्र के भूमी पर #हिंदुत्व का अपमान करने वाली कोई भी फिल्म हो या सिरीयल हो. वह चल नही पायेगी. JNUधारी क्या ज़नेउ धारी विचारधारा को जानबूझकर आहत करनेका क्या ये दुस्साहस है ? जय श्रीराम (#Pathaan, Many sadhus, saints, mahatma of the country including many Hindu organizations and crores of people are strongly opposing this film on social media. At present there is a government with Hindutva ideology in Maharashtra. Film producer and director should better address these objectionable moments in front of those saints. Whatever is being said, state your stand clearly on that. But it is certain that be it any film or serial that insults Hindutva on the land of Maharashtra will not be tolerated. Is this the audacity of intentionally hurting the ideology of JNU holders or Zaneu Dhari? Long live Rama).’

द्वारा कही जा रही है .उस पर स्पष्टतासे अपना रुख बयान करे .

पर यह निश्चित है . महाराष्ट्र के भूमी पर #हिंदुत्व का अपमान करने वाली कोई भी फिल्म हो या सिरीयल हो. वह चल नही पायेगी.

JNUधारी क्या ज़नेउ धारी विचारधारा को जानबूझकर आहत करनेका क्या ये दुस्साहस है ?

जय श्रीराम

— Ram Kadam (@ramkadam) December 16, 2022

Previously, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra raised his issue with the song saying, “The costumes are highly objectionable and the song has been shot with a dirty mindset. The scenes and costumes of the songs should be corrected, otherwise, whether the film should be allowed in Madhya Pradesh or not, it would be a matter of consideration.”

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SS Rajamouli directorial RRR bags four nominations at Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards 2023

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s RRR is staying in the headlines and for all the right reasons. Following the Golden Globes 2023 nominations, the film has been nominated in four categories at the 6th Annual HCA Awards, organised by the Hollywood Critics Association. The categories include Best Director, Best Picture, Best Action Film and Best International Film.

The official Twitter handle of RRR wrote, “The nomination spree continues! #RRR bags 4 nominations at the #HCAFilmAwards! @HCAcritics Thank you so much jury.”

The nomination spree continues! ????????#RRR bags 4 nominations at the #HCAFilmAwards! ???????????????? @HCAcritics

Thank you so much Jury for recognising #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/FzM8ucDuIG

— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) December 15, 2022

Earlier this week, the film was nominated in two categories for the 2023 Golden Globes. The film has been nominated in the Best Picture – Non-English Language category. The second nomination is for the RRR song “Naatu Naatu” in the Best Original Song – Motion Picture category.

A week prior, RRR also bagged four nominations at the inaugural HCA Creative Arts Awards 2023 which included Sreekar Prasad for Best Editing, Srinivas Mohan for Best VFX, M. M. Keeravaani for Best Original Song – ‘Naatu Naatu’, and King Solomon for Best Stunts.

Meanwhile, RRR has also been submitted in 15 categories for consideration for Oscars 2023. The categories include Best Motion Picture, Best Director (S.S. Rajamouli), Best Actor for Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, Best Supporting Actor (Ajay Devgn), Best Supporting Actress (Alia Bhatt), Best Original Song for ‘Naatu Naatu’, Best Original Screenplay (S.S. Rajamouli, V. Vijayendra Prasad, Sai Madhav Burra). Best Original Score (M.M. Keeravaani), Best Film Editing (Sreekar Prasad), Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Visual Effects.

Recently, SS Rajamouli was announced as the winner of the New York Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Director. The film also received the Best International Picture award at the Atlanta Film Critics Circle.

ALSO READ: Golden Globes 2023: Ram Charan celebrates RRR nominations; tells SS Rajamouli ‘can’t wait to see you conquer world cinema’

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Photos: Nora Fatehi, Kiara Advani, Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan snapped at the airport

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