All the news-worthy happenings this week, broken for you by PeepingMoon.com…
Filmfare Fashion Flair
A night of fun and glamour as B-town’s most beautiful congregated to felicitate the brightest and best in cinema. The Filmfare awards 2018 saw the divas set the style stakes real high as well, from Sonam in a cleavage-baring Vera Wang ensemble to Alia Bhatt in the poofiest, most dramatic outfit! The big wins that night included Best Film Popular: Hindi Medium, Best Film (Critics): Newton, Best Actor (Male): Irrfan Khan for Hindi Medium, Best Actor (Female): Vidya Balan for Tumhari Sulu, Best Director (Popular): Ashwiny Iyer for Bareilly Ki Barfi, Best Actor (Critics – Male): Rajkummar Rao for Trapped, Best Actor (Critics – Female): Zaira Wasim for Secret Superstar, and Best Debut Director: Konkona Sen Sharma for A Death in The Gunj.
Definition of Dedication!
Ranveer Singh recently shared a post of his transformation from playing the buff Alauddin Khilji to the gaunt rapper in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy. And it had his fans and fitness enthusiasts experiencing a meltdown! The picture, within an hour, garnered more than 3 lakh likes.
Curls Rule
The ‘Quantico’ stunner debuted her new look for the third season of the series: masses of curls. Priyanka Chopra proves yet again that she is no stranger to rocking whatever is thrown her way, be it the dancing emoji in the red dress or the longest trench coat in the world. Now she brings sexy back with her bouncy hairdo.
Of Periods & Voldemort
Twinkle Khanna took the conversation on menstrual hygiene global at the Oxford Union, the debating society of Oxford University. “My primary motivation to make a movie on menstruation was to bring awareness to a subject that so far has been tucked away in shadows and like Voldemort is never mentioned,” she said.
Cuts & Clarifications
We brought you the first look of Padmaavat’s certification and cuts. This included info about its ‘U/A’ certification, its runtime of 2 hrs and 43 minutes (163 minutes) after undergoing five modifications. The song Ghoomar has also been replaced with appropriate visuals so as to not offend any community or person, living or dead. Words such as ‘Singhaldweep’ and ‘Dilli’ too have been replaced.
Akshay’s heroic act
On Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s special request, Akshay Kumar postponed his PadMan to avoid a box office clash with Padmaavat. PadMan will release on February 9 to allow SLB's controversial drama a solo release on January 25. Not for nothing is Akshay being referred to as a “Superhero” in the promos of his forthcoming film!
Iulia speaks out on Katrina
Iulia Vantur, Salman’s current girlfriend, claims to have zero issues with his ex, Katrina. She stated, “We (Katrina and I) spoke so many times. I think she has done a fabulous job in Tiger Zinda Hai, the stunts and everything. She’s done an amazing work. We have nothing to (fight about)… She’s a lovely girl.”
To China with Love
After his Dangal did phenomenal business in China, now Aamir Khan’s Secret Superstar releases in the Chinese mainland. “There are many Chinese actors who are very talented… I really want to do films with talents from China. Your Chinese talents and us Indians, we should make a film together. I believe it’ll be wonderful,” Aamir gushed to news agency Xinhua.
Detox for the Soul
Kangana Ranaut revealed the reason behind her need to share the “horrific secrets” of her life. “It felt like detox,” she maintains, adding, “So many religions have given importance to confession. Whenever you confess to people, they start thinking about your miseries and battles, while you go home and get a good night’s sleep. Why else would a young woman like me bare my heart? When I share my secrets with people, it frees me.”
Second time lucky?
News about Hrithik and Sussanne probably reuniting was sparked off again with a close friend revealing, “They identified the stress areas in their relationship and are doing their best to work their way around them. Give them time — they will come together again.” We couldn’t be happier!
SC removes state ban on Padmaavat
The Supreme Court removed the ban by at least four states that had refused to screen Padmaavat amidst fierce protests by Rajput groups, paving the way for its all India release on January 25. The apex court has said that the responsibility of ensuring peace lies on the states.
Sorry, no baby news for now
Amidst strong pregnancy rumours, Bipasha Basu took to Twitter to set the record straight… “Amused yet again. I kept a bag on my lap while getting into my car and certain media people started my pregnancy speculation again. Guys, I am not pregnant. Kind of getting irritating. Stay calm. It will happen only when we want it,” the actress retorted.
Trailer Tease
The trailer of Ram Gopal Varma’s docudrama ‘God, Sex, Truth’ grabbed eyeballs and set off reactions. Featuring American pornstar Mia Malkova, it is interspersed with her quotes on sexuality, love etc. RGV explained that the film, which will release on January 26, “intends to destroy hypocrisy, social stigmas and all religious dogmas with the extreme power of a beautiful woman’s reasoning mind in order to create a new sexual world.” Phew!
It’s a date!
Abhishek Bachchan filled in for dad Amitabh Bachchan, who had suffered a flare-up of a shoulder injury, to launch Dabboo Ratnani’s famous 2018 calendar. With great shots of our favourite celebrities on the wall and glamour galore in the room, it was a magical night as always.
