HC refers Jiah Khan's suspected suicide case to police chief
The Bombay High Court today asked late actor Jiah Khan's mother Rabia Khan to approach the Mumbai police commissioner with her grievances regarding the probe into the death of her daughter.
Rabia has alleged that Jiah was murdered and did not commit suicide as claimed by police.
The court was hearing a petition filed by Rabia, demanding a probe by Special Investigating Team or CBI into the actor's death as she produced forensic and medical evidence to indicate that it was a case of murder.
"You may approach the Police Commissioner with all your grievances and provide whatever evidence you may have in this regard", said the bench headed by Justice Naresh Patil while deferring the matter to May 8.
The suggestion to go before the police chief was given by public prosecutor Purnima Kantharia who vehemently denied the allegations of the petitioner that probe was improper and that an attempt was made by police to shield the accused.
Police had filed a chargesheet in the trial court naming Suraj Pancholi, son of Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi, as an accused for abetting suicide of Jiah.
According to prosecution, both were into an intense relationship which was later severed.
Mahesh Jethmalani, counsel for Rabia, said his client wanted to know the truth and the cause of her daughter's death. She had procured evidence from private forensic experts which showed that Jiah did not take her life by hanging from the fan as claimed in the investigation but was murdered, he said.
Jethmalani also said that they were prepared to move the police commissioner with these grievances. He, however, asked for histopathology report and videography report of Jiah's postmortem which the police had not given them.
However, the judges opined that the Commissioner of Police may decide on this plea and asked the petitioner to come back to the court in case she was not satisfied with the response of the police establishment.
'2 States' collects Rs.38.06 crore in opening weekend
Mumbai, April 21: Abhishek Varman's debut directorial "2 States" managed to collect Rs.38.06 crore in its opening weekend. The audience is loving it for its slice-of-life portrayal of two lovers from different states of the country.
While it made Rs.12.42 crore on its opening day April 18, "2 States" managed a business of Rs.12.13 crore and Rs.13.51 crore on the next two days, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The movie, distributed worldwide by UTV Motion Pictures, released in nearly 2,400 screens worldwide. In India, "2 States" released in over 2,000 screens and internationally, it released in close to 350 screens in 30 countries.
Starring Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor as the couple in love, with Ronit Roy, Amrita Singh and Revathy in supporting roles, the movie was not just marketed aggressively, but is also getting good footfalls in theatres due to positive word-of-mouth. Co-produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala, the film tells the story of a couple belonging to two different states. It is based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller "2 States: The Story Of My Marriage", and also shows the coming together of two families from distinct cultural backgrounds. It appears to be doing well in international circuits too.
Ronit Roy almost didn't do '2 States'
Mumbai, April 21 : Actor Ronit Roy, who plays a drunkard father in the recently released "2 States", says if it weren't for producer Karan Johar's conviction, he may have not even done the movie.
Ronit, who features in a key "special appearance" in the film, has been getting praise galore for his performance as Krrish's (Arjun Kapoor) father.
"And to think I almost didn't do '2 States'! It's all Karan Johar's conviction I went with. Credit goes to him," Ronit posted on his Twitter page.
"I'm overwhelmed by all the appreciation you have showered on me for my performance and the film '2 States'. Thank you sooooo much. Wow! What a tremendous reaction to me in '2 States'. Never would have thought. Can't thank you guys enough," he added.
The actor, who has had a successful transition from the small to the big screen, also featured in Johar's "Student Of The Year".
"2 States", co-produced by Johar's Dharma Productions and Sajid Nadiadwala's banner, is directed by Abhishek Varman. Starring Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor, the movie tells the love story of a couple belonging to two different states.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Hansal Mehta's next on a gay couple?
After winning a National Award as Best Director with his film Shahid, seems like Hansal Mehta is all set to explore his versatility with bold topics in forthcoming projects.
While his upcoming film City Lights is a human story about a man who migrates from a small town in Rajasthan to Mumbai, his next will again be a human drama, which will deal with the effect of the draconian article 377 on relationships. Reportedly, the story is on the subject of love and its impact relating to gay couples. According to sources, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be apparently seen playing the central character in the film.
Meanwhile, 'City Lights' is a Bollywood film directed by Hansal Mehta, starring Rajkummar Rao in male lead, who also starred in his previous film 'Shahid'. The film is an official remake of British film Metro Manila (2013).
Lucknow is very interesting for film shoot: KK Raina
KK Raina
The veteran and versatile actor KK Raina, also a writer and producer known best for his character in detective serial Byomkesh Bakshi, who was in city recently to participate in the International Children's Film Festival expressed his desire to shoot in Lucknow, "Lucknow jitna maine dekha hai, I found it very interesting for a film shoot. But I also feel shooting in a place isn't possible without the support of the administration. I think the tourism department should take an initiative to market the place. I know many films have been shot here, Muzaffar sahab abhi shoot karke gaye hain, par bahar ke log aur tabhi aa sakte hain jab yahan ka tourism department pehal kare. Abhi haal hi main hum log charcha kar rahe thay ki agar koi interesting subject mil jaye toh we can shoot here. Because this place inspires you, it has that cinematic quality... Allah ne chaha toh hum jald hi yahan par shoot karne aayenge," shared the actor telling us about his plan to direct a play on child marriage written by Ila Arun titled Aao Guniyan Khele Guniyan Mein Dhakele.
Renuka and Anoop Kumar launched ‘The Oudh Story’ a fashion studio in Lucknow
Anoop and Renuka Kumar
The city has another hot-spot for all fashionistas. 'The Oudh Story', a designer fashion studio, launched amid huge fanfare at Hotel Clarks Awadh on Saturday, night had all fashion conscious city janta thronging the tastefully done up place. The chic store was opened by MD Clarks Group of Hotels Anoop Kumar and his wife, the creator of The Oudh Story, Renuka Kumar, who is also a known celebrity stylist and an acclaimed dancer.
Housing collections from acclaimed Indian fashion designers like Anjul Bhandari, Chetan Chiller, Hemant Ambwani, Anuradha Vakil and Mandeep Negi's Shades of India, the store is a onestop place for all those looking for the perfect ethnic and western wear for both men and women at affordable rates, Renuka, the promoter of the store, said, "I have conceptualised this place with great care and affection. All the designers who will be showcasing their designs here are very accomplished and known names in the fashion world, not just in India, but internationally. This is a wo n d e r f u l concept which brings together new designers to Lucknow and most of all, here people can get customised outfit which will be specially made to order. Also, throughout the year, designers will be coming to Lucknow to personally interact with our clients."
Designer Hemant Ambwani, who has designed for the likes of the Bachchans among other celebrities, said, "Lucknow is a wonderful place to be showcasing my designs. My speciality is the traditional Rajasthani gota-patti and for me to be bringing my designs to Lucknow is a great opportunity. Here people are still inclined towards traditional wear and I'm sure people will like my ensembles. It's the first day today and already people have shown such great interest in my designs."
Saturday's designer trunk-show also had the guests meet the designers in person and talk to them about latest trends and designs. The Oudh Story is located at Hotel Clark's Awadh, Lucknow.
Housing collections from acclaimed Indian fashion designers like Anjul Bhandari, Chetan Chiller, Hemant Ambwani, Anuradha Vakil and Mandeep Negi's Shades of India, the store is a onestop place for all those looking for the perfect ethnic and western wear for both men and women at affordable rates, Renuka, the promoter of the store, said, "I have conceptualised this place with great care and affection. All the designers who will be showcasing their designs here are very accomplished and known names in the fashion world, not just in India, but internationally. This is a wo n d e r f u l concept which brings together new designers to Lucknow and most of all, here people can get customised outfit which will be specially made to order. Also, throughout the year, designers will be coming to Lucknow to personally interact with our clients."
Designer Hemant Ambwani, who has designed for the likes of the Bachchans among other celebrities, said, "Lucknow is a wonderful place to be showcasing my designs. My speciality is the traditional Rajasthani gota-patti and for me to be bringing my designs to Lucknow is a great opportunity. Here people are still inclined towards traditional wear and I'm sure people will like my ensembles. It's the first day today and already people have shown such great interest in my designs."
Saturday's designer trunk-show also had the guests meet the designers in person and talk to them about latest trends and designs. The Oudh Story is located at Hotel Clark's Awadh, Lucknow.
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