Have you heard? Now, Aamir Khan’s ad under fire

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Now, Aamir's ad under fire

Aamir Khan's ad for a tyre brand has sparked outrage for hurting religious sentiments. In the commercial, the superstar advises not to burst firecrackers on the streets to ensure a safe drive for cars. Instead, people should celebrate within their housing complexes. The ad sparked a social media debate on release. A section of netizens criticised its concept and Mr Perfectionist for being a part of it. Now, Anantkumar Hegde, the BJP MP from Karnataka, has expressed his anger. He dashed off a letter to the company officials to do a rethink. The ad "will create unrest", and Hegde hoped that the brand respects the sentiments of all. He took potshots at Khan by questioning whether showing certain celebrations in poor light is the only job the actor does. "Why is there silence about the observations in other faiths?" the politician asked. Hegde told the brand folk to address the problems faced when followers of another religion pray on the road on a particular day and block it on festive occasions.

Maddy in the house

R Madhavan winged his way to the UAE where the remake of his 2017 Tamil film, Vikram Vedha, is being shot. The Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan-starrer is helmed by original director duo Pushkar- Gayathri. Maddy was impressed by Roshan, who reprises Vijay Sethupathi's character of a gangster. He said, "Blown with what you have done in terms of the mounting. Hrithik is going to rule the world. What an attitude and look. This one has historic and legendary written all over it."

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Soaring high

Shahid Kapoor has given his nod to an action-thriller, Bull, which marks the directorial debut of Aditya Nimbalkar, an assistant to Vishal Bhardwaj on several films, including the Kapoor-starrer Haider (2014). The film recounts Operation Cactus, which the Indian government launched in the Maldives in 1988 to prevent a coup against the then President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Kapoor plays Brigadier Farukh Bulsara, who commanded the paratroopers of the Indian Army. "It is a privilege to play a paratrooper who led a historic mission that has now become iconic for its precision and bravado," said Kapoor. The film, backed by Amar Butala, Garima Mehta and Bhushan Kumar, rolls next year.

Miss you, dad

While shooting for the action-adventure show, Into the Wild with Bear Grylls, Ajay Devgn missed late father Veeru Devgan, a stuntman and action choreographer who inspired him to be an action hero. "He was suffering from Alzheimer's and faced a lot of injuries. It is tough losing parents because in the first 20 years of your life you don't care for them. You think they are stupid and don't know anything. By the time you have children, you start realising what they must have done, and sometimes it gets too late," said Devgn.

Big day

On Thursday, Sanjay and Maanayata Dutt's kids, Shahraan and Iqra, turned 11. The couple rang in the twins' birthday at their Dubai home. Maanayata shared a glimpse of the celebrations. Her birthday post read, "Keep dreaming and achieving. Spread your wings and spread happiness. Love, laugh and live." Sanju has gone back to his blonde hair look of the multilingual KGF: Chapter 2. With his film commitments complete, he has parked himself in the desert emirate.

Dream team

The director duo Raj-DK, writer Sita Menon and South star Vijay Sethupathi, who features in their upcoming web series, caught up with team members of R Balki's psychological thriller, including Dulquer Salmaan and Shreya Dhanwanthary. When creative minds come together, expect a collaboration. Salmaan was particularly pleased to meet Vijay anna. Is another South project on the cards?

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Quiet wedding

Freida Pinto sprung a surprise on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The pregnant actor revealed that she secretly tied the knot with photographer fiancé Cory Tran amid the COVID-19 lockdown. They wed at Honda Center in Anaheim, California and "then went home and took an afternoon nap," said the Slumdog Millionaire (2008) actor. The couple's baby is due soon.

Name matters

Sidharth Shukla and rumoured girlfriend Shehnaaz Gill's music video, Habit, retitled Adhura, released with its original name. The late television star's fans wanted it to be known as what Shukla called it. The song, rendered by Shreya Ghoshal and Arko, dropped on Wednesday, a day earlier than scheduled, as fans could not wait to watch Shukla's swansong shot in Goa.

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