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Who can forget the flourish with which a Rajinikanth lit up a cigarette, or the manner in which Kamal Haasan turned into a monkey to cheer up a child-like Sridevi who he was falling more and more in love with! Be it the moustachioed Arvind Swami pining for his “Roja Jaaneman” or the macho Nagarjuna from ‘Meri Jung’, South actors have always tested their luck in Bollywood. And while the ladies, who migrated from the South, managed to make a place for themselves in B-Town, more often than not, these male stars who were very popular in their respective regional film industries, didn’t enjoy the same success with a pan-India audience.
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In a career spanning over four decades, Anil Kapoor has delivered several memorable films. In our #BigInterview, the actor reflects on his journey, shares why he is grateful about the work still coming his way, and points out that there is great strength in asking for help. Excerpts:
How was the mood on the sets of Jug Jugg Jeeyo in Chandigarh? It s Neetu Kapoor s first film after Rishi Kapoor s demise and she had to be rushed back to Mumbai after contracting COVID.
Working on Jug Jugg Jeeyo with Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, and Raj Mehta in Chandigarh, has been a blast. Post the success of Good Newwz , it would have been easy for a director to lose focus but Raj has dedicated himself completely to the project and that’s how I know Jug Jugg Jeeyo , too, is going to be fantastic. Working with Neetu was great! She’s been a close friend of me and my wife, Sunita, for a long time and we have some amazing memories together. I don t think Jug Jugg Jeeyo is
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Jan 7, 2021
A free online film screening and live discussion of “9to5: The Story of a Movement,” at 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, Jan. 21, will explore the previously untold story of the campaign against the mistreatment of women in the American workplace.
The virtual event is part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up series presented by ITVS, “Independent Lens” and NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations.
Register for the free online event here.
The working women’s movement that inspired the lyrics of Dolly Parton s historic song “9 to 5” started with a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s and spread across the nation.
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Expert advice on how to tackle resolutions for 2021
After a year like 2020, here are some suggestions for reframing your personal goals in these strange times.
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After a year like 2020, here are some suggestions for reframing your personal goals in these strange times
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Well, folks, 2020 sure has been a tumultuous year. You might be asking yourself what s the point of having a new year s resolution, with not a party to attend and nobody to gloat to. Should you just roll over and forget about this self-improvement holiday altogether?