Taapsee Pannu does not want to ‘sugar-coat’ being arrogant; says, “If asking for basic human respect of space is arrogance then please call me arrogant”

Not too long ago, Taapsee Pannu was quite upset with paparazzi for questioning her about her late arrival at an event. Now during the promotions of her latest release Blurr, the actress spoke about how she has faced other issues with them, especially when they don’t respect boundaries and sometimes go to the extent of invading her personal ‘breathing’ space. She also expressed that she feels that there are times when they behave in that way to irk her.

In a recent interview with India Today, Taapsee Pannu opened up on how the whole paparazzi culture bothers her. She said, “It does bother me because, after a point, I realized that they are doing it knowing they are going to irk me. Why will you hold my car’s door when I have gotten in? This is intruding my private space. Imagine if you are getting into your car and there are people who have held the car door and not letting you shut the door and shoving the camera in your face, will you like it? Any person, regardless of being a girl or boy, would you like it?”

She further described the reason behind many calling her ‘arrogant’ saying, “I walk without bodyguards. Just because of that, you have the liberty to shove your cameras and mike into me, physically, and not give me a regular human being’s breathing space just because I’m a public figure. It gives you the liberty to violate my personal space. And then, obviously, the icing on the cake becomes when the media make headlines that I’m arrogant. If I’m arrogant to ask for basic human respect of space, then please call me arrogant, but I will not just try to sugar-coat and be this good girl because I’m in front of this camera. I am not that person. You get what you see.”

On the film front, Taapsee Pannu was last seen in the film Blurr that premiered on Zee5 on December 9. Directed by Ajay Bahl, the film featured the actress in a double role.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Taapsee Pannu on playing visually impaired role in Blurr; says, “It’s very sad to know that people actually go through it”

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Photos: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja graces the launch of Victoria’s Secret store in New Delhi

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Mission Majnu: Netflix launches trailer of Sidharth Malhotra – Rashmika Mandanna starrer at India Gate

Netflix unveiled the teaser of its much anticipated espionage thriller, Mission Majnu, at the iconic India Gate in the National Capital. In a moving tribute to the many celebrated as well as the unsung heroes of our nation on the 51st Vijay Diwas, Sidharth Malhotra gave his fans a first glimpse of his upcoming action packed film that is set to release on January 20, on Netflix.

Set in the 1970s, Mission Majnu is a patriotic thriller with a love story at its core, showcasing one of India’s most covert operations of taking down Pakistan’s efforts of a nuclear attack. The teaser showcases Sidharth Malhotra as an undercover RAW agent in an intense avatar, with his life hanging on the line for the love of his life- India. Present at the event were Siddharth Malhotra and the filmmakers – Ronnie Screwvala, Amar Butala, Garima Mehta, Shantanu Bagchi along with Monika Shergill, VP-Content, Netflix India.

Commenting on the teaser launch, Sidharth Malhotra says, “It has been an absolute honour and pleasure to have launched the teaser of my film Mission Majnu at India Gate, with the real heroes of our country who sacrifice their lives every day for the love towards their country. To be able to play a part and showcase one such Indian Agent’s story has truly been a very fulfilling and heart wrenching experience. I am so grateful for Shantanu to have given me this opportunity and for this stirring film to be my first association with Netflix. I cannot wait for you to see the story unfold on January 20, on a Netflix.”

Rashmika Mandanna said, “I am so excited as I finally launch the teaser of Mission Majnu and cannot wait for the audiences to watch our movie filled with love, drama, sacrifice and action. As an actor, nothing gives me more joy than to be able to play a part in the story of those unsung heroes that are the real Majnus of our country. I am also super excited to join the Netflix family with this film’’

Director Shantanu Bagchi shared, “As my first directorial film, Mission Majnu is really close to my heart. Doing my first with RSVP and GBA, working with such talented actors like Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandana and finally seeing all of this come to life with Netflix has been such a surreal experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better debut as a director and cannot wait to see the audiences’ reactions.”

Get ready to witness an array of emotions with Mission Majnu, that releases on January 20 on Netflix!

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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!

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Raksha Bandhan actress Sadia Khateeb bags John Abraham-starrer The Diplomat

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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.”

Also Read: “Shehzada is getting empowered because of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2”, says Kartik Aaryan; speaks his mind on Hera Pheri 3

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