'Rakhi Sawant was having watermelons, not evading Police'

While a team of Punjab Police’s Ludhiana unit was said to have come to Mumbai to arrest her this week, Rakhi Sawant was gallivanting all over Mumbai suburbs with Bollywood PR guru Dale Bhagwagar. The police were reported to be looking for the firebrand actress for her alleged derogatory comments on sage Valmiki, who authored the Ramayana.

 "Contrary to reports, Rakhi Sawant has not been on the run or in hiding. Nor has she been evading anyone. She has not received any summons or warrant, and she has not been arrested. She has contacted the Police, though that does not imply 'surrender;' as the media has conveniently misconstrued. If the Police calls her, she will present herself before them," said Dale. 

"I was with her all day when the news broke out in the media. We did a photoshoot for a tabloid in the morning at Lokhandwala (suburb of Andheri). It was a concept where she was having watermelons on the streets, beating the Mumbai heat. She even interacted with people on the pavement and took selfies with fans," he informed."After that we continued to be in Andheri, meeting people and interacting with the media. She visited her gym. And all this, while Rakhi was dressed in bright shiny florescent green, making it impossible for people to miss her," added the Bollywood publicist. 

Dale even posted pictures of Rakhi in florescent green on social media. "When we heard of the reports in the media, I asked her to check with the police station of her residential jurisdiction. But she said, they told her they were not aware of any arrest warrant."After that, to be on the safe side, the public relations specialist took her to his advocate and requested to assist her with the matter. "She will also speak to the media soon," he said.

No Pakistani band to promote B’wood album

A FOUR- city tour of India by Pakistani music band Fuzon has been cancelled after the members were unable to procure security. The three- member pop rock band, which has lent music to Raveena Tandon’s  Maatr, was to arrive in the country in the second week of April for song promotions.According to source, “Security is the primary issue. Team also advised the makers. Relations between the countries would be further affected if right- wing elements caused harm to Fuzon or their property during performance. Now makers want to launch song on a digital platform”

Initially, Maatr makers had decided against including any songs in the gritty thriller, but during editing, producer Anjum Rizvi realised Fuzon’s music would give the movie heft.Anjum Rizvi says, “ The recording was done in their studio in Pakistan. Momina felt Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice would be perfect for the song Zindagi Ae Zindagi, which is an emotional track mapping Raveena’s journey as a mother in the film. It is a deep song that people will connect to.” 

They recorded the song at Rahat’s home in Lahore. I believe art and culture should remain independent of politics.I feel ordinary citizens of both countries want peace, no one wants these tensions and threat of war, Art and culture should be independent of politics’ Anjum signs off.

Director James Gunn posts slime covered image of Dave Bautista and also launches Lego trailer of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

Director James Gunn will begin posting a behind-the-scenes photo from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 every day up until release of the film. Kicking off his series of pictures was a BTS shot of Dave Bautista as Drax The Destroyer. "I will be posting a #GotGPicoftheDay every day from now through the movie opening. They’ll be composed of behind-the-scene shots from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 I took on my iPhone, my Leica Q, and a few select unseen set stills. Here’s the first one, Dave Bautista (Batista) as Drax in quite a mess. This was uncomfortable as all get out for Dave but, as usual, he puts up with many feats of discomfort to make the Guardians great. #GotGVol2#Drax#movies“ 

The latest trailer for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” states that anyone can save the galaxy once, but what if they are in LEGO form? The lego trailer is able to capture every standout moment in the recreation, including Baby Groot’s charm, the epic space battles, Drax’s exuberance for violence, and Ego’s dramatic entrance as he reveals that he’s Star-Lord’s father. 

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 stars Chris Pratt as Star-Lord/Peter Quill, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket Raccoon, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, Michael Rooker as Yondu, Kurt Russel as Ego The Living Planet, Karen Gillian as Nebula, Dave Bautista as Drax, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Sean Gunn as Kraglin, and Sylvester Stallone in a currently unknown role. The film is directed by James Gunn.

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Sonali Bendre to involve children in her book Club

Sonali Bendre who turned author with her bestseller Modern Gurukul, recently created a Book Club on Facebook to encourage the passion for reading and exchanging ideas and thoughts.Talking about this initiative says Sonali, “This book club  is for anyone who is a lover of stories and who likes reading because today all of us are facing the same problem... there is so much information ....so much happening... so much distraction that we no longer have the time or inclination to sit down with a book and read or even spend time with ourselves. This is a great way of reconnecting with books and interesting stories and engage in stimulation conversation and discussions.”The former actress who continues to remain one of the most loved personalities on television will also be involving children ,suggesting books for them and discussing them, to inculcate a strong habit of reading in them from a young age.Sonali will also be involving her son Ranveer in the hope to encourage him to read more – Says Sonali, “He does read, but not as much as I’d like him to, so I am hoping that by setting this example, he develops a love for reading and not just read as part of his schooling or curriculum. I am involving him in the book reading club. Hopefully, he will read these books, too, if time permits from his studies.”