The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the nationwide release on Friday of Hindi film Gulaab Gang, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, on the plea of activist Sampat Pal who claimed that the film has been inspired by her group Gulaabi gang.

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva restrained the film’s producers, Sahara One Media Entertainment Ltd, and their agents from “releasing, exhibiting, distributing and promoting” the film till the next date of hearing on May 8.

The court was of the prima facie view that “irreparable damage and injury” would be caused to Pal if the movie is released.

It noted in its order that while the loss to the producers would be monetary, she will suffer both financial loss, as her copyright over Gulaabi gang has been used without her permission, and loss of reputation “which cannot be calculated in terms of money“.

Pal in her plea has claimed that her permission was not sought prior to making of the film and had alleged that it contains defamatory content which would adversely affect her reputation.

Pal was present in court, dressed in a pink saree, which has come to symbolise her group.

Her group is actively involved in fighting social injustices against women, at times, adopting unconventional means.

Keywords: Bollywood film, Gulaab Gang, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Delhi High Court

Actress Saujanya Subba featured as a Sherpa in Kusum

In an upcoming sherpa movie ‘Kusum’ actress Saujanya Subba is being featured as a Sherpa woman. Saujanya says that the movie is going to be made to promote Sherpa language and culture. The shooting of ‘Kusum’ has completed in Kathmandu and the team is heading towards Jiri for the remaining shooting. In the movie directed by Sagar Subba, all the artists except Saujanya and Dolma Shrepa are new.

Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2014 Film
The iconic characters, Sid and Trisha, come to life in the sequel, now as husband and wife. Sid having beaten his fear of marriage and Trisha having finally gotten around to saying her vows the third time round. Now they must address themselves to the impossible task of coping with each other's fant… More
Initial release: February 28, 2014 (India, USA)
Director: Saket Chaudhary
Production company: Balaji Motion Pictures
Cast: Vidya Balan
Genres: Romance Film, Comedy, World cinema, Bollywood

Part one of the extended version of the conversation with Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan about working together for the first time in Shaadi Ke Side Effects

Farhan Akhtar plays a quirky husband in his upcoming film 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' and the actor says his character in the romantic-comedy completely relied on Vidya Balan, who is starring opposite him.

Farhan said it was a big relief when director Saket Chaudhary told him that Vidya is cast opposite him in the film because it was important that the two actors shared a good chemistry.

"Vidya is a brilliant actress. I have full respect for her as a performer and when you work with a good actor your performance also tends to get better. When I heard that Vidya was opposite me, it was a big relief. I knew that it will be a smooth ride thereafter," Farhan told PTI in an interview.

'Shaadi Ke Side Effects', hitting screens on February 28, is a sequel to hit 2006 film 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' which had Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat in it.

Farhan, 40, who is married to celebrity hairstylist Adhuna Akhtar and a father to two daughters, however, does not relate to his character of a married man in the movie.

"I don't relate to my character much. There are many nuances to it. Not every married is like the way it has been shown in the film. My character is funny and quirky. I completely relied on the script for this role but yes my experience as a married man did help at times," he said.

Farhan's portrayal of Milkha Singh in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' won him many laurels and Farhan feels that one should not compare the biopic with his first release of the year, which is a light-hearted fun film.

"These two are completely different films. I don't think much about the box office success of a film before taking it. I only think about the script when saying yes to a film. Both the films are of different genre. SKSE is more of a fun-oriented film."

The fact that Gunday opened to an approximate collection of over 44 crore at the box office on its opening weekend only goes to prove that Priyanka Chopra, touted as the current generation's 'female superstar', has always been lucky at the box office. She has also walked away with rave reviews, a dynamite combo that very few can boast off as the 500-crore actress enjoys an envious commercial success ratio and critical acclaim.

The film created magic at the box-office as it hit theatres across the nation last Friday, giving audiences a special Valentine's treat - keeping to the lucky tradition that whenever two heroes have fought over Priyanka on-screen it has always spelled success at the box office be it Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Dostana and the recent Gunday.

Priyanka Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra is an Indian film actress and singer, and the winner of the Miss World pageant of 2000. Through her successful film career, Chopra has become one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses and one of the most popular celebrities in India. Wikipedia
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