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Actors need to be socially responsible: Boman Irani
In a nation where Bollywood and cricket are the biggest entertainment avenues for the common man, actors carry the onus of being socially responsible, says Boman Irani, known for exhilarating performances in films like "Munna Bhai MBBS" and "3 Idiots", among others.
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'Indian Idol' Abhijeet Sawant plans to start a reality show
Abhijeet Sawant burst onto the music scene in 2005 when he clinched the "Indian Idol" title. He went on to finish second and third in reality shows "Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar" and "Asian Idol" , respectively. Tired of battling it out against other contestants, he is now planning to start his own reality show.
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Protests over 'Padmaavat' bordered on fascism: Ranveer Singh
Did Ranveer Singh feel let down by the way the government handled the row over his historical drama "Padmaavat"? The Bollywood star dodged the question repeatedly here on Saturday, but said he was enraged by the protests which he felt bordered on fascism.
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Modi not keen on appointment of Lokpal: Anna Hazare
LUCKNOW: Gandhian and anti-corruption crusader has accused prime minister Narendra Modi of not being interested in appointment of the Lokpal at the centre. Having hit the road in the run up to the mega show of strength at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on March 23, the veteran crusader Anna Hazare says Modi was "never serious about Lokpal".
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BJP planning 'major assault' on Constitution: Shashi Tharoor
NEW DELHI: The BJP government is looking to make a "major assault" on the Constitution if the ruling party gets a majority in both the Houses of Parliament, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who feels the attack on various constitutional provisions, like Article 370 on Kashmir and secularism, will be part of attempts to create a "Hindu rashtra" (nation).
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Committing crime after watching a show is stupid: Anup Soni
Bollywood and television shows are often blamed for inspiring real-life crimes. But actor Anup Soni, who has for long been anchoring the reality-based "Crime Patrol" TV show, says it is "stupid" on an individual's part to be influenced by reel drama.
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