A Mumbai court has dismissed the 'MeToo' allegations against Nana Patekar due to Tanushree Dutta filing the complaint beyond the period of limitation. The court found no substantial reason for the delay as the FIR was lodged in 2018 for an incident that allegedly took place in 2008.
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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's daughter, Mayookha, went on an exciting date with Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra, which was appreciated by her father. Rajamouli is currently working on a jungle adventure film, 'SSMB29,' featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, slated for a 2027 release.
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Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s movies, such as 'Arjun Reddy' (2017), its Bollywood remake 'Kabir Singh' (2019), and 'Animal' (2023), have sparked discussions about violence and toxic masculinity in his storytelling. Even though the films were box office successes, a certain group of people expressed concerns about the political incorrectness in his narratives. In a recent interview, Vanga addressed the criticism and recurring themes in his films.
Veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, passed away at 83 due to age-related issues. His funeral was attended by Bollywood stars, including Ranbir Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. A prayer meeting will be held on 18 March to honor him. Deb belonged to the Mukherjee-Samarth family and is survived by his children Ayan and Sunita Gowariker.
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