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From Glamour to Grit: Kriti Sanon on Breaking Gender Barriers in Bollywood
1 month, 4 weeks ago

From Glamour to Grit: Kriti Sanon on Breaking Gender Barriers in Bollywood

Deccan Chronicle  

The article explores the journey of Kriti Sanon, an acclaimed actress who has faced mixed reviews but has found success with her recent films. She emphasizes the importance of content over star power and the need for a shift in the film industry to recognize the value of female-driven films. Kriti highlights her determination to be known for her acting …

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Shabana Azmi: Farhan Akhtar's Suggestion Reshapes Fire's Climax
2 months ago

Shabana Azmi: Farhan Akhtar's Suggestion Reshapes Fire's Climax

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has revealed that the climax of her 1996 critically-acclaimed movie Fire was changed following a suggestion by her stepson, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. Azmi discussed the film with her family before agreeing to the role, but Farhan's feedback led to a significant alteration in the ending. The revised climax sparked conversations about same-sex relationships in society and …

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New book to look at cases of sexual violence, including one that unmasked Malayalam cinema
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New book to look at cases of sexual violence, including one that unmasked Malayalam cinema

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, With the Kerala film industry rocked by a #MeToo wave, a new book will look at multiple cases of sexual violence, including the one that unmasked Malayalam cinema. New book to look at cases of sexual violence, including one that unmasked Malayalam cinema A Suitable Agency will represent journalist Nidhi Suresh's forthcoming book on sexual violence. The idea …

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Three more women come forward as sexual assault victims of ‘NCIS’ actor Gabriel Olds, prosecutors say
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three more women come forward as sexual assault victims of ‘NCIS’ actor Gabriel Olds, prosecutors say

LA Times  

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged actor Gabriel Olds with five additional counts of sexual assault Monday, bringing the total number of charges against him to 12 after three more women came forward following media coverage of his initial arrest, officials said. Hopkins said that the alleged assaults were “very similar” and that those similarities bolster the allegations the victim made …

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Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta heckled at Kolkata protest: They were drunk
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta heckled at Kolkata protest: They were drunk

India Today  

Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta was heckled by a section of protesters at Shyambazar crossing in Kolkata during the 'Reclaim the Night' protest. Speaking about the untoward incident, Rituparna Sengupta told India Today, "I am shocked and speechless. Here is the video: Who are these people who heckled actor @RituparnaSpeaks at the protest last night? How can a woman be mobbed …

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Malayalam Film Industry’s MeToo Movement: Who Are Involved? What Has Justice Hema Committee Report Said?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Malayalam Film Industry’s MeToo Movement: Who Are Involved? What Has Justice Hema Committee Report Said?

News 18  

Justice Hema Committee report has opened the Pandora box of the Malayalam film industry with horrid tales of work culture, discrimination and sexual harassment against female actors largely, and deplorable and unethical work conditions. The Hema Committee, comprising retired High Court Justice K Hema, former actor Sharada, and retired IAS officer KB Valsala Kumari was formed in 2017 after Kerala-based …

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Prithviraj: AMMA erred in addressing allegations of sexual harassment
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Prithviraj: AMMA erred in addressing allegations of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran on Monday said that the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes had erred in addressing complaints of sexual harassment and misbehaviour experienced by women actors as he pointed out that those in positions of power should step aside while facing such allegations. The allegations as mentioned in the Hema Committee report must be thoroughly investigated and exemplary punishment …

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Mother's Day 2024: Priyanka Chopra to Bharti Singh, celeb mums who are balancing successful careers with parenthood
7 months, 1 week ago

Mother's Day 2024: Priyanka Chopra to Bharti Singh, celeb mums who are balancing successful careers with parenthood

Hindustan Times  

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Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults, prosecutors say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults, prosecutors say

LA Times  

In an open letter last October, French actor Gérard Depardieu said: “I have never, ever abused a woman.” French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. A trial will start in October “for sexual assaults likely to have …

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Actor and activist America Ferrera named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year
1 year, 2 months ago

Actor and activist America Ferrera named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year

LA Times  

Glamour has named actor and activist America Ferrera as one of this year’s global Women of the Year for her dedication to social justice advocacy. “With so many incredible women who have stepped up, raised their voice and challenged the status quo in 2023, there is plenty to celebrate at this year’s Glamour Women of the Year,” said Deborah Joseph, …

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Divya Dutta: Earlier, the roles written for women were till the age of 25, or above 50s, middle age ke roles hi nahi the
1 year, 2 months ago

Divya Dutta: Earlier, the roles written for women were till the age of 25, or above 50s, middle age ke roles hi nahi the

Hindustan Times  

She turned 46 recently, but she still feels like a child at heart. But apart from this, what Divya Dutta is glad about, is that the film industry today has work for female actors across all age groups. Dutta feels that people are "taking risks", like she did when she took the role of Preity Zinta's character's helper in Veer …

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Charlize Theron reveals the beauty trend she’s ‘still recovering’ from
1 year, 3 months ago

Charlize Theron reveals the beauty trend she’s ‘still recovering’ from

The Independent  

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Actor Danny Masterson's attorney challenges his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination over rape accusation
1 year, 7 months ago

Actor Danny Masterson's attorney challenges his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination over rape accusation

Firstpost  

An attorney for Danny Masterson challenged his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination Wednesday on why her trial testimony alleging the actor raped her in 2001 included several new details that were missing from the accounts she gave authorities at the beginning of the investigation. “Is your testimony today that you can now remember things in 2023 that you didn’t remember …

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Hayden Panettiere ‘didn’t want to see her child anymore’ due to opioid addiction
2 years, 5 months ago

Hayden Panettiere ‘didn’t want to see her child anymore’ due to opioid addiction

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’d think I hit rock bottom, but then there’s that trap door that opens,” the 32-year-old …

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Meagan Good: Sad that it was only 10 years ago when black women started leading shows
2 years, 11 months ago

Meagan Good: Sad that it was only 10 years ago when black women started leading shows

Hindustan Times  

The diversity and representation on screen seems to have improved in the last few years, but Hollywood actor Meagan Good finds it upsetting that it took so long for people t notice the imbalance in showbiz.And shw says there’s still a long way to go. Actor Meagan Good was recently seen leading a culturally diverse web series, Harlem. And that …

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Tamil actor Siddharth hurls crass, sexually derogatory comments on badminton champ Saina Nehwal
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil actor Siddharth hurls crass, sexually derogatory comments on badminton champ Saina Nehwal

Op India  

On January 6, Tamil actor Siddharth attacked ace Badminton player Saina Nehwal with a crass, sexually derogatory comment. The crass sexual comment against one of India’s most prominent and successful women came soon after the same actor pretended to be concerned about issues of women safety and posed as a conscientious feminist. Pathetic.” Source: Twitter Siddharth had also retweeted some …

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Chris Noth: Sex and the City actor accused of sexual assault by two women
3 years ago

Chris Noth: Sex and the City actor accused of sexual assault by two women

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was seeing him doing interviews around the spin-off series that prompted two women to …

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Chris D’Elia accused of sexual misconduct by two more women, including actor Megan Drust
4 years, 3 months ago

Chris D’Elia accused of sexual misconduct by two more women, including actor Megan Drust

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comedian and actor Chris D’Elia has been accused of sexual misconduct …

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'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged with rape of 3 women
4 years, 6 months ago

'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged with rape of 3 women

India TV News  

actor Danny Masterson who is popularly known for his role in That 70s Show has been charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, reveals Los Angeles prosecutors. The complaint against the actor accuses him of allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman between January and December 20001 followed by another rape allegation of a 28-year-old woman in April …

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