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Viral Video: Alaya F And Babil Khan Spotted Together! What's Cooking? | People News

Alaya F, known for her standout roles in movies like ‘Jawaani Jaaneman,’ ‘Freddy,’ ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,’ and ‘Srikanth,’ has been turning heads once again. The talented actress, who brings a fresh and unique persona to each of her roles, was recently spotted with Babil Khan, sparking rumors of a possible collaboration. The sighting has fans buzzing with excitement, as the duo’s chemistry in a…

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SCOOP: Yash Raj Films to distribute Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff starrer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in overseas territories

Around 1 ½ months are left for the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and the excitement is considerable. The film has caught attention due to the coming together of Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff for the first time, mass appeal, grandeur and stylized action scenes, as visible in the teaser and BTS video released by the makers. And now, Bollywood Hungama has learned that besides Akshay and Tiger, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan will also bring two prominent production houses for the first time.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Yash Raj Films (YRF) is all set to distribute Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in overseas markets. The film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani of Pooja Entertainment and is the first time that they have joined hands with YRF for distribution. They are happy to have Aditya Chopra’s reputed banner on board to release their film in foreign lands and they are confident that they’ll get the best of screens.”

An industry insider commented, “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan releases on Eid. This is a great time for cinema as families come out in large numbers to catch the latest flick in the Middle East and other big markets like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand etc. As a result, the film has a chance to score and with YRF coming on board; they’ll surely give the film a great release that it rightfully deserves.”

YRF Distribution has distributed several films made by outside banners over the years. Some of these movies are Dunki (2023), Jawan (2023), Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023), Kuttey (2023), Drishyam 2 (2022), Uunchai (2022), Runway 34 (2022), Dabangg 3 (2019), Zero (2018), Race 3 (2018) etc. For films like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Kuttey etc, YRF was the distributor not just overseas but also in India.

Besides Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar and Alaya F. It is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Incidentally, Ali began his career with Yash Raj Films and the collaboration also marks his reunion with the banner.

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With a breathtaking array of original stories from around the world, P. Djèlí Clark, Amal El Mohtar, Garth Nix, Darcie Little Badger, Sheree Renée Thomas, and two dozen other fantasy and science fiction geniuses bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction, witches, in never-before-seen works written exclusively for The Book of Witches, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan and illustrated by award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans.

Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from Wicked, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life, ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here!

Bringing together twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period, The Book of Witches features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das, Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee Mohamed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng, Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu—and contains illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.

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I didn't feel like making this post to Letterboxd. In December of last year, I met the ICONIC Anurag Kashyap along with the actors of film he'd come to promote at IIT Bombay for Moodi. The film was obviously Almost Pyaar. The culture surrounding the film was woven through 7 years of finding its footing through financing, pre-production and shooting. The music as much as the film fails to grasp the roots of Gen Z media. Maybe the film is made for the masses, but this isn't a Gen Z film by any standards.

Gen Z here has been portrayed as the shallowest form with no personality beyond the grasp of social media. I don't know, maybe it is that Alaya F plays a minor in both iterations of her role which shows her shallow nature due to her immaturity. The bits where they tried to show her true nature against her own characterization fell short because they felt like an afterthought. I don't remember what either of Karan's characters are called but I remember asking myself whether I relate to him on any level being a Gen Z man. The answer was a resounding No. I don't relate to any of the characters in either timeline. The most interesting character DJ Mohabbat brilliantly played by Vicky Kaushal wasn't in any of the promotions or material till the release. Only Kaushal felt like the only actor in this film who was trying to make do with what he got.

I feel like Kashyap with this film was trying to understand a generation that he clearly hasn't been able to. Maybe it's the young people of today who are to be blamed for this heinous film. But I'd say Kashyap's lack of form in recent years - trying to make films for a new generation might be another of the reasons he isn't able to work out a proper strategy.

Anurag, I know you're never gonna see this. But if you do, check your Instagram dms. I asked you out to movie date. Pls response -><- thanks for reading.

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So I knew from the moment this movie was announced that this wasn't going to be a remake of the original (which was then confirmed by the trailer). Which, to some extent was a good thing, because these guys aren't going to be Govinda/Amitabh. However, now that we've seen this - maybe that would've been more fun. Not that this is 'bad,' per se, but it's excitement factor really is not what you would expect for something of this scale, and with the names attached to this project.

It feels like every action movie nowadays has to be super grandiose - taking on the world, etc. It's the same trap that the MCU has sorta fallen into (Spider-Man movies aside), and even movies like Pathaan and Jawan have taken on this crazy approach. Maybe that's what makes movies like Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota, or Thelma, or whatever, more fun - the small scale keeps things somewhat contained. Bollywood's love of "ex-soldier (or whatever) who feels slighted and decides that the answer is to destroy everything" is both too real (as we sit here on independence day) and like ... a lot. How does no one else have any other story?

Alaya F's intro/initial bits are super annoying - but, at least (I guess) not in the same way Tara Sutaria's character in Heropanti 2 was annoying. Also, thankfully, it also gets sorta toned down - though that maybe also just be because she disappears for half the movie. She, and Manushi Chhillar do get a couple of instances to be pretty badass - though, of course, most of that is saved for our heroes. They do thrown in the BMCM 'twist' of duplicates, though in a slightly weird way here - and definitely not with the fun that the duplicates brought in the original. Sonakshi Sinha shows up pretty much to play, or become, damsel in distress over and over again. Hell, in that final sequence, they keep cutting away from the action to focus on her for a second, as if to say "look at this drugged up/knocked out girl, not even waking up to help." It's ridiculous, made more-so by the fact that it isn't even leading to a moment where she does wake up and do anything during the fight sequence.

The bit where the movie names come from is ... well, meh. The songs are, quite honestly, trash - even the 'remix' of the title song (though saying that is an insult to all the remixes Bollywood has given us lately, and that's saying something cuz most of them have been downright bad) from the original, though the theme music that plays during many of the fight sequences is not bad. The whole 'literally pull a manual override switch' at the end is just dumb. The concept of putting so much power into the hands of one person, as our villain wanted to do when he on the correct side of that 'genius/psychopath' lines that he mentioned, is straight-up dumb.

The banter between our leads had its moments of fun, but beyond that, the movie just really meh'd along until is was over. I think Bollywood needs to tone down the grand scale of their movies (not necessarily the money that goes into them/the effects, but just how wide-reaching the villains always are). Why can't be just have the bad guy be someone within a town doing small-scale activities - whatever happened to that. Enough of evil politicians and traitors and terrorists and corrupt politicians - lets just go back to smaller-time criminals doing smaller-time things, please.

And for the love of god, please stop remixing the old songs into new trash.

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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: The highly anticipated IMAX 3D movie of the year, Bade MiyanChhote Miyan

We will read about, "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: The highly anticipated IMAX 3D movie of the year, Bade MiyanChhote Miyan." Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is the biggest budget and most awaited film of the year. The film has hit the theaters today, for which fans have been waiting for a long time.  

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review

The movie Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan has been receiving favorable feedback and strong word-of-mouth. Audiences can expect to witness high-octane action sequences and an extraordinary cinematic journey. Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan stands out as one of the top films of the year, highly anticipated by many. It boasts a compelling storyline, impressive cinematography, and outstanding visual effects. The film's background score, composed by Julius Packiam, adds another layer of brilliance to the overall experience. Official Plotline of the film, "With their contrasting personalities and maverick methods, Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan need to overcome their differences and labor together to transport the offenders to impartiality and preserve the day." There is a lot of excitement, discussion and craze in the minds of fans about the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan film. While making the official announcement, Salman Khan shared it and wrote the caption, "Iss Eid ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ aur ‘Maidaan’ ko dekho aur agli Eid Sikandar se aa kar milo…. Wish u all Eid Mubarak!" You will have an amazing cinematic experience and a very entertaining movie.

Image credit: @poojafilms Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review in Social media "This is called an action movie. Mind blowing action scenes execution and Ali Abbas Zafar gave the best screen presence to both #AkshayKumar𓃵 and tiger Shroff. The elevation is on another level and my god BGM is outstanding. Go and enjoy this masterpiece", wrote a user. "Done With #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan What a Show @aliabbaszafar Massive Pure mass Interval Block with 5-6 Mass and bold Pure Raw Action Stuff @akshaykumar You are god in Action Climax is Grand Pure LIT  Fast Screenplay and Engaging Full of Fan stuff a Mass Film, "wrote another user. Sharing the review, a user wrote on X, "## Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: A Knockout Punch for Bollywood Action #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan review out now 4.5/5  Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is a cinematic spectacle that will leave you speechless! This action-comedy powerhouse takes Bollywood action to a whole new level." #BMCMReview: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ AAZ nahi, AAG! 🔥🔥, BLOCKBUSTER! It features mind-blowing action scenes. Both Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff have remarkable screen presence in the film. Superb Direction, Good Storyline & Good Songs ✅#BadeMiyanChoteMiyan | #AkshayKumar | #TigerShroff pic.twitter.com/ptRpji0M6K — BFilmy Official (@BFilmyOfficial) April 11, 2024 About Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and written by Sooraj Gnani, Ali Abbas Zafar and Aditya Basu. The film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Ali Abbas Zafar, Himanshu Kishan Mehra under the banner of Pooja Entertainment, AAZ Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Ronit Bose Roy & others. The film has cinematography by Marcin Laskawicz and editing by Steven H. Bernard. The music in the film was given by Vishal Mishra.   Read the full article

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*Trailer Launch Event of "Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne" Leaves Audiences Feeling Inspired!*

_T-Series Breaks New Ground in Accessibility with Srikanth Trailer Launch: Pioneering Government's Standards for the Hearing and Visually Impaired_

The trailer launch event of T-Series and Chalk N Cheese Films' much-anticipated film, "Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne," held in Mumbai, had audiences feeling inspired. Present at the launch was protagonist Rajkummar Rao, along with Sharad Kelkar, director Tushar Hiranandani, and producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani. However, the highlight of the evening undoubtedly was the presence of real-life hero, Srikanth Bolla and his wife Veera Swathi, whose inspirational journey serves as the cornerstone of the film.

What also made this event a highlight was that T-Series took the Government initiative ahead and also played an audio trailer for "Srikanth- Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne" at the trailer launch. This came to action after the recent guidelines regarding accessibility standards in the Public Exhibition of feature films in theaters for people with hearing and visual impairments were issued by PM Narendra Modi and the I&B Ministry. This is the first time a film trailer has also been played in an audio format in a theater.

"Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne" promises to be an extraordinary journey, encapsulating themes of determination, resilience, and triumph. The trailer offered a tantalizing glimpse into the remarkable portrayal of Srikanth Bolla's indomitable spirit by the versatile Rajkummar Rao. The trailer not only showcases the journey of a visually impaired man but also a story of his unique character and wittiness and how he goes on to make his disability his strength and not a weakness.

Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, "Srikanth" is set to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into the extraordinary life of a true hero. Alongside Rajkummar Rao, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Jyotika, Alaya F, and Sharad Kelkar, each contributing their unique magic to the narrative.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series Presents a T-Series Films & Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP, ‘Srikanth - Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne’ is directed by Tushar Hiranandani, is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar & Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani. The film releases nationwide on the 10th of May 2024 on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

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Alaya F, Sobhita Dhulipala & Mahira Sharma on their fun Holi experiences at Vineet Jain's Holi Party [ Tripti Dimri ]

Alaya F, Sobhita Dhulipala & Mahira Sharma on their fun Holi experiences at Vineet Jain’s Holi Party [News Summary] Alaya F, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Mahira Sharma exchange fun Holi stories and engage in entertaining question-and-answer sessions at the Holi… Times Group MD Vineet Jain is hosting the biggest Holi party of the year. The bash will be attended by the biggest names in Bollywood. Times…

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Alaya F Shares Her Experience Of Working With Real Wife Of Srikanth Bolla | Movies News

New Delhi: Directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Bhushan Kumar, the film also stars Rajkummar Rao in the lead role. Alaya, who has been garnering attention for her promising performances, shared insights into her character preparation and the challenges she faced. She described Swathi Bolla, whom she met in real life, by saying “I met the real-life Swathi, who is absolutely lovely. She…

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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff to kick off promotions in Lucknow with daredevil stunts in front of thousands of fans

They will greet thousands of fans at Husainabad Clock Tower area and will perform live stunts in front of them.

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, stars of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, along with Manushi Chillar and Alaya F, recently wrapped the extensive Jordan schedule of the film. The actors filmed four songs in Jordan, one with Sonakshi Sinha’s special appearance. The makers recently unveiled the movie's title track on February 19, 2024. Now, they are all set to kick off the film’s promotions in Lucknow.

According to an Instagram Story shared by Ali Abbas Zafar on February 24, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will be visiting Lucknow on February 26. They will greet thousands of fans at Husainabad Clock Tower area and will perform live stunts in front of them.

Shot across stunning locations including Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan, the film features Prithviraj Sukumaran in an intriguing villainous role. Director Ali Abbas Zafar recently said, “People often ask me what is this wild, crazy fascination of making big action films, and I don’t have an answer. I usually say that maybe it’s an instinct to feel scared, an instinct to try to achieve something impossible! In this movie, the canvas of action is very real, very raw, very rugged, it's going to be a treat for action lovers.”

Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Entertainment present Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in association with AAZ films. Written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Ali Abbas Zafar. It will be released on Eid 2024 in April.

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Dhanteras 2023: Ananya Panday's Grand Home Purchase Celebration

Dhanteras 2023 witnessed Bollywood sensation Ananya Panday buying a luxurious house in Mumbai. The actress shared glimpses of her new abode with fans, adding an extra sparkle to her Diwali celebrations.

The Festive Aura

As the nation gears up for Diwali on November 12, Dhanteras has celebrities and commoners alike reveling in the festive spirit. Ananya Panday joined the celebrations, making a significant purchase on this auspicious occasion.

Ananya's Opulent Abode

Ananya Panday, the young and talented actress, has acquired a splendid residence in the heart of Mumbai. Sharing the news on her Instagram, Ananya posted pictures capturing the essence of her new home. In one photo, she is seen sitting with folded hands near a temple, beautifully adorned for the occasion. https://www.instagram.com/p/Czdv4zAt_OP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dhanteras Revelations

The actress took to Instagram to share images and videos of her housewarming ceremony. The first photo captured Ananya in a serene moment near a prayer area, reflecting her gratitude. The subsequent slide featured a video of Ananya breaking a coconut outside her new residence. The caption read, "My own home... For this new beginning, I need all your love and positive vibes. Wishing everyone a prosperous Dhanteras."

Congratulations Pour In

Ananya Panday's success and new milestone attracted congratulations from various quarters. From her mother Bhavana Panday to Bollywood stars like Shilpa Shetty and Alaya F, celebrities poured in their best wishes. Bhavana Panday, in her comment, expressed pride, while Shilpa Shetty wrote, "Congratulations, my dear Ananya." Alaya F exclaimed, "Can't wait to see it. Congratulations, Ananya."

Ananya's Recent Work

On the professional front, Ananya Panday was last seen in 'Dream Girl 2' alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. Making her acting debut with 'Student of the Year 2,' Ananya is currently in the limelight for her rumored relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur. As Ananya Panday steps into a new phase with her home, the warmth of Diwali and the heartfelt wishes of fans and peers add an extra shine to her journey. Wishing the actress continued success and prosperity in her new abode. Is this Ananya Panday's first home? Yes, this marks Ananya Panday's first independent residence. When did Ananya Panday make her acting debut? Ananya Panday made her acting debut in 'Student of the Year 2.' What was Ananya Panday's role in 'Dream Girl 2'? Ananya Panday played a significant role in the movie 'Dream Girl 2' alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. Who congratulated Ananya Panday on her new home? Ananya received congratulations from her mother Bhavana Panday, Shilpa Shetty, and Alaya F, among others. What's the latest buzz about Ananya Panday's personal life? Ananya Panday is currently in the news for her rumored relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur. Also checkout: Read the full article

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This list includes a list of 5 anthologies coming out between now, and the end of the year! I am based in the UK and therefore all dates and relevant links I have found reflect this!

In These Hallowed Halls: A Dark Academia Anthology

Published by Titian Books on September 12th 

Look I have not really enjoyed any dark academia I have read, nor have read from any of these authors so this is a risky choice. However, this is the season for dark academia and I am intrigued. This collection of 12 stories includes well known authors of the genre (sub genre?) Olivie Blake & M.L. Rio as well as David Bell, Susie Yang, Layne Fargo, J.T. Ellison, James Tate Hill, Kelly Andrew, Phoebe Qynne, Kate Weinberg, Helen Grant & Tori Bovalino. 

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Peach Pit 

Published by Dzanc Books on September 12th 

A collection of 16 stories about and following unlikeable, unhinged and monstrous women. Which basically sums up some of my favourite types of short story collections. With story description makes it sound similar to other collections such as Out There with a bit of Cursed Bunny. Edited by Molly Llewllyn and Kristel Buckly featuring stories from; Lauren Groff, Deesha Philyaw, K-Ming Chang, Megan Giddings, Sarah Rose Etter, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Alicia Elliott, Chana Porter, Alice Ash, Maisy Card, Vanessa Chan, Chantal V. Johnson, Amada Leduc, Alison Rumfitt, Yah Yah Scholfield & Aliya Whitely.

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Mermaids Never Drown 

Published by Titian Press (UK) / Feiwel & Friends (US) on September 26th 

From the team behind Vampires Never Get Old (which you may know about from the Story ‘First Kill’ which became a Netflix show) comes a second Young Adult collection exploring mermaids. Edited again by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker and featuring many well known and beloved YA authors such as Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters. I am particularly excited to see Darcie Little Badger who I have loved both their long work (Elatose) and their short fiction (in Love Beyond Body Space and Time) and also I am intrigued by June Hur who I have only read Historical mystery work from so this will be a different spin.

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Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror 

Published by Random House on October 3rd 

An anthology I surprisingly only found out about when putting together this list. Out There Screaming is a collection of stories edited by writer and director Jordan Peele. It is an anthology of ‘all-new stories of Black horror, exploring not only the terrors of the supernatural but the chilling reality of injustice that haunts our nation. Alongside an introduction from Jordan Peele it also features stories by Erin E. Adams, Violet Allen, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Maurice Broaddus, Chesya Burke, P. Djèlí Clark, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Tananarive Due, Nalo Hopkinson, N.K. Jemisin, Justin C. Key, L.D. Lewis, Nnedi Okorafor, Tochi Onyebuchi, Rebecca Roanhorse, Nicole D. Sconiers, Rion Amilcar Scott, Terence Taylor, and Cadwell Turnbull. 

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The Book of Witches 

Published by HarperVoyager on August 1st (US) and October 26th (UK)

Edited by Jonathan Strahan the editor from The Book of Dragons and featuring art from artist Alyssa Winans throughout This is large collection focusing around witches featuring 29 stories and poems from well known contemporary SFF authors; Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das, Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee Mohamed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng, Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu. This is a must pick up for me for two reasons, I enjoyed reading The Book of Dragons last year, and found some new favourite short stories, and two it includes some of my favourite authors. So even if I only enjoy their stories this would be a win for me!

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Alaya F sets a trend in a stunning black Manish Malhotra saree, paired with a bold bikini blouse, at Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi’s reception : Bollywood News

Love was in the air as the radiant couple, Ira Trivedi, renowned author and yoga exponent, and Madhu Mantena, renowned film producer, celebrated their union in a star-studded reception. The glamorous event took place at a luxurious venue in Mumbai and witnessed the presence of numerous Bollywood celebrities, who added their own touch of glitz and glamor to the already magnificent affair. Among…

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Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat Movie Review|

Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat

There comes a phase in the career of filmmakers when they test their relevance in the mindscape of young hearts. It seems director Anurag Kashyap is passing through that phase. Years after he broke conventions of love stories with Dev D, his latest attempt at reinvention is a timely and well-meaning but scattered and almost laboured take on the perils of modern love across cultures.

Through two parallel narratives, where the same actors play the parts of almost lovers, the film addresses intolerance to relationships across faith and class, pernicious patriarchy, and the naivety of the internet generation. The entry of a caring but bigoted and homophobic elderly couple provides an unsettling sense of the generational gap. Add to it a layer of predatory homosexual behaviour and we have a series of strands that are disconcerting. The way Anurag attacks the idea of izzat is laudable and the dispensability of a Muslim in our society sends a chill down the spine.

Having said that, Anurag could not turn genuine concerns into a compelling screenplay. He remains more of an observer than a participant and hence one could not emotionally integrate with the plight of the characters. In Love, Sex aur Dhoka, Dibakar Banerjee got out of this dilemma by using the concept of found footage. Here, it works out like a dramatic representation of a news story, playing out in sync with more than half a dozen Amit Trivedi numbers which seem to be genetic aberrations of compositions that we have appreciated in Dev D and Manmarziyaan. Only Mohabbat Se Hi Kranti Ayegi lasts in the head for it captures the core emotion of the film; it is only love that can keep hate at bay.

the setting is interesting and the premise is promising. In Dalhousie, Amrita (Alaya F) finds a buddy in the neighbourhood when she befriends Yakub (Karan Mehta). The inter-faith bond gets tested when the two leave their homes to watch a show by DJ Mohabbat (Vicky Kaushal). Amrita’s family which is already concerned about her talking to a Muslim treats the sudden disappearance of their daughter as a case of kidnapping and Love Jihad. In a parallel tale, Ayesha (Alaya F), the daughter of a shady Pakistani businessman falls head-over-heels for a reticent musician Harmeet (Karan Mehta). As Ayesha is only on the cusp of adulthood, the relationship is not legal and results in Harmeet getting humiliated in prison.