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Badhaai Ho remake in Kannada, popular serial Brahmagantu have same plot?

Team Newsable — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:25:39 +0530

Bengaluru: Ayushman Khurrana-starrer Badaahi Ho film will be made in Kannada. Sridevi's husband and Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor has obtained the rights for the remake of the movie in South Indian languages.

The movie will be made in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. No decision has been taken on the star cast or the technical crew of the movie.

Seems like Boney Kapoor has picked up on the trend of remaking movies in multiple languages. The trend that began when producer Manu Kumaran bought the rights for Hindi movie Queen to be remade in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

The premise of Badhaai Ho revolves around the story of the protagonist's mother who becomes pregnant well past her prime. This embarrasses the son who is about to be married.

The plot would seem familiar to a Kannada audience as makers of the Kannada serial Brahmagantu used the same plot to increase the emotional quotient of the serial after the success of the film.

Did this film of Sridevi bankrupt Boney Kapoor?

Ajay Joseph — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:05:48 +0530

Sridevi-Anil Kapoor starrer 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' completed 25 years of its release on April 16. Producer Boney kapoor's friend Satish Kaushik debuted as the director for this movie. Satish Kaushik apologised to the producer; Boney Kapoor for delivering a Box-office failure which left him broke.

The actor-turned-filmmaker, Satish Kaushik shared a poster of the film 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' on twitter featuring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Jackie Shroff and Anupam Kher and quoted "Yes 25 yrs ago it was a disaster at BO bt it was my first child & will remain close to heart."

Yes 25 yrs ago it was a disaster at BO bt it was my first child & will remain close to heart. Remembering madam #SrideviLivesForever & my sorry 2 @BoneyKapoor who gave me a break bt was broke after d film.celebrating #25yearsof RKRCKR @AnilKapoor @Javedakhtarjadu @AnupamPKher pic.twitter.com/mXoogmQha5

— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) April 16, 2018

Twitterati has appreciated Satish Kaushik for showing the courage to accept the film's failure and tendering apologies years later. Some wrote that the film was ahead of its time and they enjoyed watching it.

The budget of this movie was 9.2 crores where the box office collected only 2.7 crore which led for a huge loss to the producer

Pooja Gandhi checks out of five-star hotel without paying bill; case filed

Team Newsable — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:53:06 +0530

Bengaluru: A complaint has been filed against Mungaru Male, Dandupalya actress Pooja Gandhi for not pay bills at a five-star hotel in the city.

Hotel Lalit Ashok’s authorities have filed a case with the High Grounds Police on March 11 alleging that the actress left the hotel without paying the bills.

Pooja had stayed at the hotel for three days. According to the complaint copy, Pooja is said to have left the hotel without paying Rs 26 lakh bill. But after the complaint was filed, in the presence of the police, Pooja paid Rs 23 lakh and is yet to clear the remaining Rs 3 lakh.

The issue has come to light as the actress has failed to pay the amount even after 12 days of promising to clear the pending amount.

Repeated calls from Newsable where not answered by Pooja.

Brazil fans in Trivandrum bend it like Beckham to nab a robber at the nick of time

Sanjana Santhosh — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:28:38 +0530

Rajeev, who robbed a Hundi (offering box) from a temple, was caught by a group of Brazil fans, who were returning after watching the world cup match between Brazil and Switzerland.

Rajeev was trying to escape with the offering box tied on the back of his cycle. However, he cycled straight into those Brazil fans, who lost no time in smelling the 'foul' game. Rajeev's behaviour apparently was suspicious and the fans questioned him about the box he was carrying.

When they searched Rajeev, they found out the truth, called the police and handed him over to the Thumba Police in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Thus, they ended scoring their goal of the century!

World Music Day: Going down the memory lane to see how it all began

Team Newsable — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:00:42 +0530

Bengaluru: World Music Day is celebrated on June 21 in over 120 countries, every year. The day originated in France. It is celebrated as Fête de la Musique, meaning “festival of music” to honour both amateur and professional musicians.

Joel Cohen, an American musician, conceived the idea in 1970. He was working for a French radio station then. He wanted bands to play on the evening of June 21 to welcome the first day of summer.

The ministry of culture in France finally adopted it in 1982 due to the efforts of minister Jack Lang and French composer and music journalist Maurice Flauret, who had joined the ministry the previous year.

The first Fête de la Musique event was seen in the streets of Paris and it became a huge success within a few years.

In 1985, it was celebrated as the European Year of Music and, in 1997, the European Party of Music charter was signed in Budapest. This encouraged countries outside Europe to join the World Music Day celebrations.

According to ministry of culture in France, the Fête de la Musique has become an “event, which mobilises the musicians of the whole world for the pleasure of the audience of more than 120 countries, starting with the European countries”.

Several concerts of both amateur and professional musicians to enthral millions of spectators were hosted by the country.

Bars and restaurants, which usually close around half past midnight are given special permission to stay open late into the night so that they can welcome the public.

Lalon Sandhya: India & Bangladesh Celebrate Lalon Shah's Enduring Musical Legacy

Asianet News Central — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:41:05 +0530

Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 16 (ANI): To commemorate the 135th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the High Commission of India, through the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, organised a musical evening titled "Lalon Sandhya" on Thursday. The program held at the Liberation War Museum Auditorium also paid rich tribute to the Queen of Lalon Geeti Farida Parveen. The event drew a distinguished gathering of artists, scholars, music lovers, young people, and individuals from all walks of life.The program was dedicated to Fakir Lalon Shah, the mystic poet, philosopher, and humanist, who stands as one of the greatest symbols of the shared cultural and spiritual heritage of India and Bangladesh. Born in present-day Kushtia (Bangladesh), Lalon's philosophy of harmony between all religions, his rejection of caste, class and ritualism, and his message of human unity echo the ideals of India's Bhakti and Sufi movement and Bengal's Baul tradition. His songs continue to be sung across both nations, reminding people of their intertwined histories and shared values of peace, tolerance, and inclusiveness.

Tributes to Farida Parveen

The evening also paid musical tributes to Farida Parveen (1954-2024), the foremost proponent of Lalon songs and one of the most respected cultural icons of Bangladesh. Recipient of numerous honours, including the Ekushey Padak (1987) and Bangla Academy Literary Award (2019), her soulful renditions carried the mystic's timeless messages to audiences around the world.In his inaugural address, High Commissioner Pranay Verma spoke about the enduring spiritual and cultural bond between India and Bangladesh, as reflected in the life and music of Fakir Lalon Shah. The High Commissioner noted that Lalon's philosophy of inclusion, harmony, compassion and humanity transcends national borders and continues to inspire both nations in their shared cultural journey. Paying tribute to Farida Parveen, the High Commissioner remarked that her music bridged generations and nations, serving as a cultural bridge between India and Bangladesh through her performances at numerous festivals in both countries. High Commissioner noted that today's event was not just about remembrance, but also about celebrating the shared cultural heritage of Bangladesh and India.The program began with musical tributes to Farida Parveen, evoking deep nostalgia and admiration for her unparalleled contribution to preserving and popularising the Lalon tradition. This included the screening of her songs in Hindi, translated by the former High Commissioner of India, Muchkund Dubey; flute performance by her husband, Ekushey Padak winner Gazi Abdul Hakim; melodic recitals by her disciple Beauty; and choral renditions by the students of her school, Ocin Pakhi Cultural Academy.The cultural segment featured captivating individual renditions by Chandana Majumdar and Kiran Chandra Roy, who are celebrated for preserving the Lalon tradition in contemporary Bangladesh. Tuntun Baul and his team from Kushtia mesmerised the audience with authentic Baul music. Established author of Lalon Biswa Sangha, Abdel Mannan delivered an insightful speech on Lalon's teachings, philosophy, life and works and how their relevance has increased in today's world. The evening culminated in an energetic and modern performance by Band Lalon led by Sumi, highlighting how Lalon's message continues to evolve with the times.Renowned actor Afzal Hossain served as the Master of Ceremonies, weaving together valuable strands of Lalon's life and messages throughout the varied performances of the evening. The "Lalon Sandhya" served as a heartfelt homage to both Fakir Lalon Shah and Farida Parveen, while also celebrating the enduring cultural connection between Bangladesh and India--a bond rooted in shared traditions, language, music, and philosophy. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The Lion King movie review: Did Disney strike the right chord with reboot version?

Team Newsable — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:29:25 +0530

Bengaluru: The much-awaited Disney’s remake of the 1994 film The Lion King hit theatres today. All the 90s kids know how the king tackled the hyenas back then. But watching the remake could be a chance to experience it all over again. For those who haven’t watched the movie ever, be warned that despite photorealistic computer animation the remake is not even close to the original movie.

For starters, the movie is fast paced and hence misses the depth and detail of each scene unlike the 1994 film. The slow pace of the original movie, though animated using the traditional animation techniques, gave the audience time to associate with the characters even more. This is explicit in the scene where Mufasa, the king, father of Simba, struggles for his life. Do not be surprised if you don’t cry when Mufasa dies a tragic death. But towards the end you would still wish that Simba, the new king, kills Scar -- the evil brother of Mufasa.

While The Lion King reboot is not a shot-to-shot copy of the original, it has captured the most important scenes and those that give a feeling of continuity on the whole.

Though the movie could be the best with respect to technology used, this is also an example of how technical advancement could be a curse -- the characters (animals) in the movie look too real to be talking. The 3-D effect has taken the movie a notch higher but lost it when it came to capturing the essence of the original.

I was a kid when I watched the original and probably the excitement was due to that. The age could be a factor to how I feel about the movie as well. While I found the movie a little too fast, I felt that the filmmakers have captured details accurately with respect to the original.

The remake project has a stellar voice cast. While American actor James Earl Jones, who was the voice of Mufasa in the original movie continues to be in the reboot version, Donald Glover has voiced Simba in the movie. American actor and singer Matthew Broderick had voiced Simba in the 1994 original movie.

Beyonce did not stop with her brilliant music of the ‘Spirit’ but was also the voice of Nala, Simba’s love. Her song released ahead of the movie.

With Timon and Pumbaa -- the meerkat and warthog -- still in the forefront, the humour level has been maintained and you might burst into laughter during certain conversations. The slight change in conversation contexts between characters have accommodated new age thoughts and hence, might seem more relatable.

Taking everything into consideration, the lion still roars and the kingdom still stays intact. I give the movie 2.5 stars out of 5 purely for giving the opportunity to relive the Lion King experience. However, a remake is always a remake. Now the movie is all yours to watch. You can watch the movie in 2D or 3D format in theatres.