Poppy to start shooting of Save Life from December

Shooting of National Film Award winner actress Sadika Parvin Poppy acted her first web series titled Indubala directed by Anonno Mamun was supposed to be finished last week. But after dubbing, works of some portion of the series remained incomplete. For this reason, Poppy had to take part in shooting of Indubala at a residence in Nawabganj, adjacent to Dhaka, and other places on November 23, 24 and 25. 
Shahduzzaman Selim, Anchol, Jamilur Rahman Shakha, Abu Sayeem, among others, also take part in shooting with her. Poppy is acting in role of 'Indubala' in that web series.  
While talking about her other works Poppy told this correspondent, “I will start shooting of my new movie Save Life from December which will be directed by Kazi Amirul Islam Shova. Poppy will be seen to play in a challenging role in this movie. Round the month of December shooting of this movie will continue. Life style and activities of the employees of Fire Brigade will be shown in the movie Save Life.”

First-ever collaboration of Suborna and Mou

Seasoned actress Suborna Mustafa and evergreen model-dance artiste Sadia Islam Mou are the two iconic figures of the country’s showbiz, who have been admired and followed by thousands of fans and well-wishers. Interestingly, Suborna and Mou are also the biggest fans of each other. Though they met and spent time together on different occasions, they never have worked together in any project earlier.

DhakaLive has news that for the first time, these two eminent celebrities have finally united for an exclusive project as they have participated in the photo shoot of popular fashion brand Bishwo Rang on the eve of the upcoming Victory Day.

Bishwo Rang owner Biplob Saha has taken the initiative to bring stunning Suborna and Mou in the same frame of the camera. He said, “Both of them are sparkling stars in the sky of our showbiz. Bishwo Rang is proud to be part of their first-ever collaboration. I am grateful to them.”

Reaching a global audience with the music of the roots

Among the many musicians that enthralled the audience of Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018, Labik Kamal Gaurob stood out with his sheer talent and majestic voice. He made his presence felt as a guest artiste, performing with Shayan Chowdhury Arnob.

His remarkable performance in Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 helped him receive new opportunities to showcase Bangladeshi music on international platforms. Gaurob is already a well-known name in the industry, having performed in international music festivals around the world including World of Music, Arts and Dance Festival (WOMAD), which is one of the largest international music festivals, Songlines Encounter Festival, BBC Festivals and many more.

The musician's work is influenced by the philosophy of Fakir Lalon Shai. To him, there is unfathomable depth in the philosophy of the works of Bauls and Fakirs of our country, which is why back in the late 90s, he went to Kushtia, the unofficial home of Baul music. “My enthusiasm about the philosophy of Fakir Lalon Shai led me to the roots for a better understanding,” says Gaurob. “For ten years, I have roamed around different places of Bangladesh, and had the opportunity to attend Sadhusangas to learn about not just the music, but the philosophy of around 150 years. One needs to be in the company of the Bauls and Fakirs to comprehend their lifestyle.”

The singer, songwriter and founder of the fusion band Ajob aspires to spread the music of our roots worldwide. “We hope to be musically strong enough to represent ourselves and secure a strong position in the world music scene,” adds Gaurob. “A lot of African and Cuban bands have taken themselves to a position where people from all over the country buy their music and listen to them, even if they do not understand the language. I hope that we, as Bangladeshis, can do the same.”

Gaurob added that Dhaka International Folk Fest is a great platform, where Bangladeshi musicians showcase themselves alongside the best minds in the folk music industry. The artiste mentioned that he is thankful to Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018. “I was invited to perform in Ranthambore Folk Festival, and Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 was one of the reference points for them to invite me,” he says. “We came out as one the best acts in a festival among 30 bands. It was a great achievement for us to play in Rajasthan and get a great response as well.”

2019 is expected to be an eventful one for Labik Kamal Gaurob and his band, as they gear up to release many upcoming hits.

New weight loss procedure shrinks fat: Study

Turns out, a novel interventional procedure known as left gastric artery embolisation, which is generally used to treat obesity, leads to the loss of both fat and muscle.

According to a new study, the loss of muscle mass is concerning and underscores the importance of proper nutritional counseling.

Obesity is one of the major health issues worldwide, linked with serious conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. First-line treatments such as diet and exercise often don’t work.

Currently under investigation in clinical trials, left gastric artery embolisation is a less invasive option to surgery. In the procedure, microscopic beads are injected under imaging guidance into the artery that supplies blood to the stomach.

The beads block blood flow to the stomach and reduce the production of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger. Early studies have shown that embolisation is effective in helping people lose weight, but information is lacking on how it might change a patient’s composition of muscle and fat.

“There has been lots of research focused on the efficacy of gastric artery embolisation for weight loss,” said the study’s lead author, Edwin A. Takahashi. “However, there has been no data on what is contributing to the weight loss, whether the patients are losing fat, as desired, or muscle mass, or some combination of the two.”

The researchers studied CT scans of 16 obese patients who had undergone left gastric artery embolisation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding. CT scans, when used in conjunction with special software, allowed for measurements of body composition based on the different densities of tissues like fat and muscle.

The scans were done before and approximately 1.5 months after the procedure. The results were compared to those of a control group of 16 outpatients who did not undergo left gastric artery embolisation but had CT scans at two different time periods for nonspecific abdominal pain.

After the embolisation procedure, all 16 individuals experienced significant weight loss, losing an average of 6.4 percent of their body weight over 1.5 months.

While the weight loss was not surprising to the researchers, the changes in body composition were. The skeletal muscle index, a measure of the amount of muscle that connects to the skeleton and helps move the limbs, fell by 6.8 percent. Skeletal muscle is important to health, and loss of it can impair physical function and metabolism and put a person at higher risk of injury.

“The significant decrease in the amount of skeletal muscle highlights the fact that patients who undergo this procedure are at risk for losing muscle mass and need to be managed accordingly after the procedure,” said Takahashi. “We must make sure they receive adequate nutrition to minimize the amount of muscle tissue they lose.”

The patients also lost a significant amount of body fat. The overall body fat index dropped by an average of 3.7 percent. However, much of the fat loss was subcutaneous, or the fat that lies directly under the skin.

Visceral fat, the more dangerous fat surrounding the organs and associated with serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes, did not decrease significantly over the course of follow-up.

'SpongeBob SquarePants' animated series creator dies at age 57

The creator of the animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants," Stephen Hillenburg, has died at the age of 57, the Nickelodeon television network said on Tuesday.

Hillenburg had said last year that he was suffering from the neurodegenerative disease ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

"We are incredibly saddened by the news that Steve Hillenburg has passed away following a battle with ALS," the network said in a statement. "He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and our hearts go out to his entire family."

Hillenburg was a marine biology teacher in Southern California when he started creating sea creatures as teaching tools.

The first episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants," featuring the cheery yellow sea sponge and his friends who live in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom, aired on television in May 1999.

The series went on to win multiple awards, produced a series of spin-off books, two Hollywood movies and a Broadway musical.

"Steve imbued SpongeBob SquarePants with a unique sense of humour and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere," the Nickelodeon statement said. "His utterly original characters and the world of Bikini Bottom will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination."

Jahnvi Kapoor wins hearts with her Koffee with Karan appearance

2018 has been a mixed bag of year for Jahnvi Kapoor emotionally. While she lost her mother, legendary actress Sridevi, she has been on a professional high from her impressive debut in Karan Johar's production Dhadak alongside Ishaan Khatter to her numerous appearances to the latest episode of Koffee With Karan where she appeared with her brother Arjun Kapoor 
After seeing such high and lows in just few months, It takes a big heart to be on a public domain and maintain the kind of dignity the 21 year old girl has maintained with taking on things courageously.
We loved the girl for her latest tv show appearance. While she looked gorgeous in the cold shoulder dress, she was also super confident handling some very personal questions like talks of her link up with Ishan Khattar that she handled maturely and sportingly. 

Toya, Tawsif and Safa share screen in web drama

Three popular artistes of young generation, Mumtaheena Chowdhury Toya, Tawsif Mahbub and Safa Kabir will be seen sharing screen together in a web drama titled ‘Uh La La’.

Scripted and directed by Imraul Rafat, the drama is based on the life of con artists and their way of living and surrounding busy life of people.

The story of the drama focuses on how the general people in their busy life run after their own gain and meet new people along the way. Without knowing the new people in particulars, they interact with them on a daily basis. These peoples are categorized in two groups. The first group intends to swindle others while the people belong to the second group get swindled by the first group. The con artists spend their life cheating other people, but how their later life turns out to be and does it ever stop for them? With such a story, the drama moves on.

Powered by Braver Energy Drink and produced by Dhruba Entertainment, the web drama ‘Uh La La’ will be released on Dhruba TV, the official YouTube channel of Dhruba Entertainment, tomorrow.

UBER LUXURY

Luxury cars are not seen often in Bangladesh—with astronomical prices and a prohibitive tax structure, these quiet, comfortable, well-equipped cruisers are in a different league considering the affordability of the average consumer. With Bangladesh's steady economic growth and the emergence of a bigger investor class, however, it's okay to dream big when it comes to buying a car. 

The entry level mid-size luxury sedan

2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The all new Camry is a different kind of beast compared to the slightly drab, slightly humdrum previous generation. It's sleeker, sportier and the interior has the best of materials, making it feel much more upmarket than previous Camrys. The motor has plenty of power and it handles well—just read our full review of it in our special 5 year anniversary magazine. It's a bit pricey for a Toyota, but then it's a fantastic Toyota. 

Engine: 2500 cc 4 cylinder hybrid

Horsepower/torque: 208 HP/163 lb-ft

Available through: Navana Ltd.

Price: TK 90,00,000

The swoopy, sporty mid-size

2018 Audi A5 Sportback

For a while, the whole “four door coupe” thing seemed to be a gimmick played by the German manufacturers, but the A5's strong sales around the globe has made it as mainstream as any German sport sedan gets. For a relatively bargain price, you get a sleek, slope-y sedan that'll turn heads anywhere and provide you with enough grunt as you push the turbo motor.  

Engine: 1984 cc 4 cylinder turbo 

Horsepower/torque: 252 HP/273 lb-ft

Available through: Progress Motors Imports Ltd. 

Price: TK 1,17,00,000

For more than two decades, the Benz E-class was Bangladesh's favourite luxury German car. The dealer sold a whole bunch, gaining a reputation for the solid products and fantastic equipment levels they offered. The latest E-class adds style to that mix, with design cues resembling the more expensive S-class. For anyone wanting a well-rounded performer that delivers driving thrill and comfort, the E-class is virtually unmatched.

Engine: 1991 cc 4 cylinder turbo petrol 

Horsepower/torque: 184 HP/220 lb-ft

Available through: Rancon Motors Ltd. 

Price: Starting from TK 1,25,00,000

The smart, big-ish Sports Utility

2018 Volvo Xc60

When Volvo launched their flagship XC90 SUV with a complete design overhaul, we lost our heads because it was a masterpiece of Scandinavian suaveness. Since then, they've updated their entire model range, with the mid-size XC60 receiving a lot of the style in a more compact package. To say you'd be the coolest SUV owner in town is an understatement…unless you have the XC90. Don't let the 2 litre motor fool you, it's got plenty of power.

Engine: 1969 cc 4 cylinder turbo 

Horsepower/torque: 256 HP/320 lb-ft

Available through: Eurocars Ltd.

Price: TK 1,32,00,000

The all-out, full-size plug-in hybrid

2018 BMW 740Le PHEV Sedan

The flagship BMW sedan has been a source of innovative tech for more than five decades, culminating in the current generation. With display keys, executive lounges, unmatched comfort levels and a million options to choose from in the BMW Individual catalogue, the 7-series is truly one of the most luxurious cars of our time. Add a plug-in hybrid system to the mix and you get a large sedan that has all the performance, fuel efficiency and equipment you'd ever want. 

Engine: 1998 cc 4 cylinder turbo petrol hybrid 

Horsepower/torque: 322 HP/369 lb-ft

Available through: Executive Motors Ltd. 

Price: TK 2,04,00,000

Study finds link between lung disease and dementia

According to a recent study, lung disease in middle age could be a risk factor for dementia or cognitive impairment later in life.

The findings have been published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Lead author Pamela L Lutsey of the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, and a group of researchers report that both restrictive and obstructive lung diseases were associated with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and with mild cognitive impairment. The link was stronger for restrictive lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, than it was for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

"Preventing dementia is a public health priority, and previous studies have suggested that poor lung health, which is often preventable, may be linked to a greater risk of developing dementia," said Dr Lutsey.

"In this study, we looked at the long-term association between poor lung function and the risk of developing dementia, using high-quality measures," added the author.

The study found that compared to those without lung disease, the odds of dementia or mild cognitive impairment were:

- 58 percent higher among those with restrictive lung disease.

- 33 percent higher among those with obstructive lung disease.

The study also found that low results on two spirometry tests--forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC)--were associated with dementia. FEV1 is the amount of air a person can forcefully exhale in one second. FVC is a measurement of lung size.

According to the authors, possible explanations for these findings are that lung disease produced low blood oxygen levels, which in turn may have led to inflammation, stress and damage to the brain's blood vessels.

Study limitations included the fact that participants' lung function was assessed only at the beginning of the study and that many patients died before being assessed for dementia or cognitive impairment.

Because it was not a randomised, controlled trial, the study cannot prove a cause and effect relationship between lung disease and dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

If these associations are causal, the researchers wrote, this would give added weight to efforts to improve air quality and to help people quit smoking. These public health measures might also lower rates of dementia as well as decrease lung disease.

"Preventing lung disease is inherently important," Dr Lutsey said, adding that if other studies confirm their study's findings, "both individuals and policymakers will have an added incentive to make changes that protect lung health, as doing so may also prevent dementia.

YouTube shifts to make new exclusive shows, movies free to users

YouTube plans to make all future original programming available to users for free with advertising, as the video streaming unit of Alphabet Inc's Google seeks a bigger audience for shows and movies that had mostly been restricted to paid subscribers.

The shift in strategy means that starting in 2020, a YouTube Premium subscription will no longer be the only way to watch most original programmes, with all users having some access.

YouTube's paid option will still remove ads from originals as well as all other videos, and it comes with music streaming privileges.

YouTube said earlier on Tuesday that the new strategy will kick in next year, but later noted that though it will apply to content planned in 2019, the actual programming will debut the year after.

YouTube has not disclosed the total number of subscribers for the paid offering, launched three years ago, which is available in 29 countries.

It said its move to make programming free was aimed at satisfying growing international user interest in original programming and advertiser demand to associate with special content. The move also gives the company more flexibility in marketing its programmes.

Some future programming or behind-the-scenes content may remain exclusive to subscribers, if only for a brief time, a person familiar with the thinking said.

YouTube Premium costs about $12 a month in the United States.

The dozens of previously released shows and movies in YouTube Premium, such as the first season of popular action comedy "Cobra Kai," will remain behind the paywall, the company said.

Bangladesh's Jahanara in ICC World T20 team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the team on its website on Sunday (Nov 25) based on performances during the 16-day tournament in the West Indies this month.
Jahanara came at the 12th position, along with along with three players each from England and India, two from Australia, and one each from Pakistan, New Zealand and the Windies for the XI.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, one of two captains to make the squad along with Pakistan's Javeria Khan, has been named to lead the team, with Player of the Tournament Alyssa Healy of Australia, India's left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana and England's Amy Jones, who was also the designated wicket-keeper, chosen to bat ahead of her.
All-rounders Deandra Dottin of the Windies and Ellyse Perry of Australia, and England fast bowler Anya Shrubsole are the seam bowlers in the squad with off-spinner Leigh Kasperek of New Zealand, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav of India and left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon of England the spinners.
ICC Women's World T20 2018 Team of the Tournament (in batting order)
Alyssa Healy (Australia) - 225 runs
Smriti Mandhana (India) - 178 runs
Amy Jones (England, wicket-keeper) - 107 runs, 5 dismissals
Harmanpreet Kaur (India, captain) - 183 runs
Deandra Dottin (Windies) - 121 runs, 10 wickets
Javeria Khan (Pakistan) - 136 runs
Ellyse Perry (Australia) - 60 runs, 9 wickets
Leigh Kasperek (New Zealand) - 8 wickets
Anya Shrubsole (England) - 7 wickets
Kirstie Gordon (England) - 8 wickets
Poonam Yadav (India) - 8 wickets
12th: Jahanara Alam (Bangladesh) - 6 wickets

Arjun Kapoor calls Ranbir Kapoor ‘worst relationship adviser’

Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan is turning out to a confession corner of sorts with guests after guests spilling the beans. From Alia Bhatt’s love for Ranbir Kapoor to Sara Ali Khan’s revelations about family, Season 6 is turning out to be a fun ride.

The latest episode had siblings Arjun Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor in attendance. In the rapid-fire section, Arjun confessed that Rockstar actor Ranbir Kapoor was the “worst relationship adviser”.

During the rapid-fire, host and filmmaker Karan Johar asked Arjun who would he go to for a relationship advice between Varun Dhawan and Ranveer Singh. Arjun quickly responded, “Varun and Ranveer for relationship advice? Are you mad?”

Arjun shared another incident and said, “Ranbir (Kapoor) once gave me relationship advice and I ended that relationship the next day. So, I don’ think this community of actors is very good at giving advice to each other at all. It was Ranbir’s finest performances and considering he’s done Barfi you can imagine.”

Recalling the instance when he sought advice from Ranbir, Arjun continued: “We were standing on the balcony. He looked into the darkness and he said, ‘If you’re not happy, just let go.’ It was like an Imtiaz Ali film moment. I had an epiphany.”

He added: “And I looked at my phone and I sent a message to her saying, ‘We have to talk.’ And the next day I ended it. I regretted it after about seven days but I had gone too deep into that breakup to go back. Thus, you shouldn’t take any advice from Ranbir Kapoor.”

And if you haven’t seen then the episode, then here are some of the glances.

Adding more spice to the chat, Arjun Kapoor, who is rumoured to be dating Malaika Arora, confessed that he was not single and was even open to getting married.

Arjun and Malaika have been often spotted spending time together.

On the professional front, Arjun Kapoor has Sandeep Aur Pinki Faraar, Panipat and India’s Most Wanted in his kitty.The Statesman.

Farooque on his new milestone

Since he was a student, veteran actor Farooque has been enthusiastic about politics. This year, Farooque received his nomination letter from the Awami League to compete for Dhaka 17 constituency. After receiving the letter, he went to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to express his gratitude. The actor talks about achieving the nomination.

How do you feel about receiving the nomination letter?

Words are not enough to express how I feel at the moment. The love I have received from my well-wishers is overwhelming. I am honoured to receive this letter from a party that I have always wanted to serve.

What do you plan to do for the citizens?

I want to add to the many contributions of our Prime Minister. Even as an actor, I always wanted to entertain the mass. As a politician, my ultimate goal will be to serve the citizens of our country.

How are the reactions from the people of your hometown, Kaliganj?

I am sure that they are delighted that I am contesting for Dhaka 17 constituency. We are all Bangladeshis at the end of the day, regardless of which districts we come from.

How do you plan to manage both politics and films?

The film industry has given me immense love and respect. The industry plays a central role in my life. Being a politician will not stop me from contributing to showbiz.

Health experts for building awareness to prevent fistula

Health experts at a seminar have stressed on creating awareness among women to prevent esicovaginal fistula, a devastating injury in which an abnormal opening forms between a woman’s bladder and vagina, resulting in urinary incontinence.

“In Bangladesh, victims of child marriage and pregnant mothers from delivery-related complicacies mostly suffer from obstetric vesicovaginal fistula,” said Additional Director General (Health) of the Directorate of Health Services Professor Dr Nasima Sultana.

Dr Sultana made these observations at the inception seminar on the UNFPA- funded “Elimination of Genital Fistula by Capturing, Treating, Rehabilitating and Reintegrating in Bangladesh (FRRei) Project held here on Sunday as the  chief guest.

LAMB Hospital with assistant of the divisional health administration organised the day-long seminar at Begum Rokeya auditorium of RDRS Bangladesh in the city.

Rangpur Divisional Director (Health) Dr Amal Chandra Saha presided over the event participated by fistula experts from home and abroad, Civil Surgeons and physicians of the district level hospitals of all eight districts in Rangpur division.

Citing global survey reports, Dr Sultana said one million women are currently suffering from obstetric vesicovaginal fistula in the world where the number is increasing by 10,000 more every year.

“In Bangladesh, 70,000 women are suffering from fistula and the number is increasing by 2,000 annually,” she said adding that the condition is rare in developed countries.

“Though the disease is a complete curable one, but it is spreading, especially among women aged between 15 and 30 years, due to lack of awareness, knowledge, ignorance and timely treatment in Bangladesh as well as in development countries,” she added.

Dr Sultana stressed on creating social awareness to stop child marriage, ensure four-time checkups of pregnant women at health facilities and refrain from delivering babies through cesarean operations without necessity for preventing fistula.

Dr Amal Chandra Saha suggested for paying due attention to female patients suffering from obstetric vesicovaginal fistula and taking timely steps for ensuring their proper treatments for their complete recovery to lead normal life.

Bangladesh women are under-represented in all hourly wages: ILO

Women in Bangladesh are under-represented in all hourly wages, according to the latest Global Wage report of the International Labour Organization or ILO.

In its Global Wage Report 2018-19, the ILO says the ratio of representation of women to men in the country is around 1:3.

The condition is poorer in Jordan and Egypt while to a lesser extent in Mexico, Nepal, The Gambia, South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania, according to the report published on Monday.

In fact, across the world, a “sizeable” proportion of women are left out of wage employment, it says.

In the case of high-income countries, reduced participation of women in wage employment may be the consequence of motherhood status, whereas in middle- or low-income countries not being in wage employment may also be an indicator of participation in own-account work in the informal economy, according to the report.

In all but five of the 73 countries in the ILO database, the incidence of part-time work is higher among women than among men, although the scale of the difference varies widely.

In the Netherlands, for example, 72 percent of women employees but only 26 percent of men employees are part-time workers.

By contrast, among Bangladeshi employees, only 10 percent of women and 4 percent of men work parttime.

On a weighted average of the 72 countries, the proportion of women in part-time work is 14 percent, compared to 7 percent for men.

WOMEN EARNING 20% LESS THAN MEN

The report finds global wage growth has been weak while the gender pay gap, at about 20 percent globally, remains unacceptably high. It means women are still earning 20 percent less than men do globally.

Bangladesh, however, has made remarkable progress in reducing gender pay gap. It is among a few countries where the pay gap is in favour of women.

Against a global average of 15.6 percent in men's favour, gender pay gap in Bangladesh is 5.5 percent in women's favour.

In real terms, adjusted for price inflation, global wage growth declined to 1.8 percent in 2017 from 2.4 percent in 2016. The findings are based on data from 136 countries.

In the last 20 years, average real wages have almost tripled in emerging and developing G20 countries, while in advanced G20 countries they have increased by just 9 percent, the report shows.

But, in many low- and middle-income economies, wage inequality remains high and wages are frequently insufficient to cover the needs of workers and their families.

The report finds that in high-income countries it is at the high end of the pay scale that the gender pay gap is wider, while in low- and middle-income countries the gender pay gap is wider amongst the lower paid workers.

“The gender pay gap represents one of today’s greatest manifestations of social injustice," ILO Director-General Guy Ryder said.

Surprisingly, the evidence shows that even before women reach motherhood, there is already a pay gap.

This suggests a need to combat stereotypes and discrimination at the point of entry into the labour market, the report says.

Although there is some variation among countries, it seems that in many countries the gender pay gap widens gradually from the younger to the older cohorts.

What is also striking is that in all but four of the countries, including Bangladesh, the gender pay gap is positive at the point of entry into the labour market.

The three others are Australia, China, and Russian Federation.

Taapsee gives a sneak peek of her look for Mission Mangal

Bollywood diva Taapsee Pannu has treated her fans with a sneak-peek at her look from the upcoming film Mission Mangal. 
She took to her official Instagram account to share a picture and captioned it as, “Kritika Agarwal, Navigation and Communication Department, reporting on duty #MissionMangal #FirstDay #FireTheEngines.” 
In the glimpse, the actor is dressed in a yellow saree and her hair is tied in a French braid.
Sporting this simple look, Taapsee’s back is facing the camera as she seated and is reading some notes kept in her lap. 
The Mulk actor is also wearing a mangalsutra along with pearl drop earrings. 

Can’t emulate my mother even if I wanted to: Janhvi Kapoor on Sridevi

Janhvi talks about personal growth following her mother Sridevi's demise and her Bollywood debut Dhadak

Janhvi Kapoor has had a tumultuous 2018 as the young star lost her mother Sridevi earlier this year and subsequently also had the release of her Bolly debut Dhadak alongside Shahid Kapoor's brother Ishaan Khattar.

Speaking at the 49th International Film Festival of India with her father Boney Kapoor by her side, Janhvi said, "It’s harder to say anything... When I say ‘growth’, I mean personal growth, I don’t know about artistic. This year brought me both the worst and the best experience of my life. It’s a little strange... Our family is now united, so that is very big thing for me."

She added that her growth has been "tremendous" on the personal front and has helped her come out stronger during trying times.

"But whatever happened that too was [a] very heavy [tragedy]. We are still in shock, so we haven’t been able to process it properly. I’m really thankful for all the love that we have received and I got a chance to work, which is a big thing for me. I got a chance to make my parents proud, which is most important for me."

Boney Kapoor when speaking of his late wife said, "Janhvi already has an idol in front of her. There is not one as complete as an actor as her."

To which Janhvi replied, "I can’t emulate her, even if I wanted to."

Steering away from her personal life, Janhvi touches upon feminism in films, especially during the "Golden Era" of Hindi cinema. Citing the example of Guru Dutt and Madhubala's film Mr and Mrs 55, the actor explains how the film celebrating feminism during its time.

“I think they are way ahead of even our time. I feel we have gotten tangled in a trap, a commercial one. I think the freedom to tell the story was much earlier,” she said.

"Madhubala has done such a beautiful job in the film. But more than that, the concept that the film raised. It dealt with feminism. Madhubala ji’s character was so forward thinking. Her aunt was also in the film, whose character was more (conservative about) how girls should behave in a society. They did not present it as an issue, they slipped it in beautifully in the story."

The 21-year-old continued, "Films coming out today which are about a girl, suddenly we tag them as ‘female-oriented’ films. They make it a big deal that it does not have a hero. There have been so many films Mother India, Chaalbaaz, Sita Aur Geeta, Sujata, Bandini, etc. The woman was the hero in all these films but they weren’t tagged as ‘female-oriented’."Dawn.