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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) started out with an ambitious goal of carrying out a full-fledged season of the Indian Premier League within the country despite it being a potential hotspot for another wave of the coronavirus pandemic, based on the pattern which was seen in other countries such as the United Kingdom and South Africa. Yet, the organization had assured the players and fans that all the necessary precautions will be taken and strict bio-bubble security measures will be maintained for the entirety of the season with multiple backup options ready as a fail-safe. IPL suspended for this season: Vice-President BCCI Rajeev Shukla to ANI#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/K6VBK0W0WA — ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2021 Nonetheless, on Tuesday, the BCCI officially announced that IPL 2021 was suspended until further notice. “The IPL has been suspended for time being. We spoke to everyone from teams, broadcasters and all those who were involved in it. It was decided to defer the IPL especially looking at the sentiment and current situation in the country. For us players health is paramount and BCCI will always keeps safety first. We will meet again soon and decide when we can conclude this edition, we will have to see when is the next window available,” Rajeev Shuka, BCCI Vice President confirmed yesterday. OFFICIAL UPDATE pic.twitter.com/6bW8YUYhON — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 4, 2021 In a report by The Times of India, there are five major points that may have led to the sudden surge in the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the IPL players: 1. Random Hotel BookingsThe TOI report suggests that on more than one occasion, the hotel bookings for the various franchises were made randomly and often far away from the match and practice venue, thereby exposing the players and other staff members to a greater risk of contracting the virus. Once a team even stayed in a hotel which was situated inside a shopping mall where thousands of unverified people would go on a daily basis. Official Announcement: The IPL Governing Council and BCCI in India in an emergency meeting have unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 indefinitely, with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/pl9KKDXhGV — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 4, 2021 2. Ground-Staff Not In Bio-BubbleTraining sessions require a significant number of ground staff members for assistance and proper execution of the regimented workouts for the players. However, the report suggests that these ground staff members in some of the most adversely affected cities such as Mumbai and Delhi were not added to the same bio-bubble as the other BCCI officials. As a result, many of them kept testing positive for over a month. 3. Lack Of Expertise Back in 2020, when the IPL was executed in the United Arab Emirates and took place without any major hurdles, the BCCI had appointed a UK-based technology and safety company Restrata to establish a central bio-bubble. TOI suggests that this year the Indian cricket board simply set up a hospital and testing laboratory in place. None of the members of the ecosystem were aware of the reason behind this. Big thanks for all the #Yellove! Stay home. Stay safe. Read More: https://t.co/jkleOo5ZUw#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/L91isH6VBr — Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) May 4, 2021 4. No Quarantine For Hotel StaffThe members of the hotel staff who had the responsibility of looking after the various key individuals of the IPL were not made to practice a mandatory 14-day quarantine before attending the cricketers and their family members. No efforts were made by the BCCI medical staff to ensure quarantine for hotel staff members. 5. Commercial Flights For Broadcasters A separate bio bubble was set up for the broadcasters, the commentators, and the rest of the crew members and in case they had to fly from one venue to another, they had no option but to fly commercially while exposing themselves to the uncalculated dangers of contracting the virus from practically untraceable sources. OFFICIAL UPDATE #IPL2021 has been postponed keeping in mind the safety of all the stakeholders. pic.twitter.com/lfbaI3TobJ — Delhi Capitals (Stay Home. Wear Double Masks) (@DelhiCapitals) May 4, 2021 The drawback has been so significant that the fans have now started demanding a resignation from BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and the beloved former Team India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly: Complete disaster from @bcci.Ganguly and jay shah needs to resign — Kri (@KrishK74) May 5, 2021Itna paisa hokar bhi..shame on you @SGanguly99 @JayShah — Danny (@Ddnyana) May 5, 2021When Saurav Ganguly came in 2018 we was expecting too much From him related to indian cricket. 1.they r not starting women IPL 2. This year IPL mismanagement 3. Many players who don't deserve to play for, played for India like Shivam dube and some other. Saurav Ganguly ruin every — NPS (@ATULKUM42569084) May 5, 2021Basically @BCCI got greedy just like they get greedy with video content posted online — LakirKa_Fakir (@LakirkaF) May 5, 2021 View the full article -
Cheap sneakers and ‘Ranbir Kapoor’ seem to be incongruous - they don’t sit well in a sentence next to each other. © Instagram/ranbir_kapoor_fan_club_ Here’s a man that has some of the best sneakers in the world, and who is highly revered among Indian sneakerheads for his collection, and taste in sneakers. So fascinated is the guy with sneakers that he has dropped over Rs 5.8 Lakhs on a pair of limited-edition sneakers. Heck, he even has a guy, whose job is to buy sneakers for him, as soon as they drop. © Viral Bhayani So clearly, when he wears something that mere mortals like us can afford, it is a bit surprising. Pleasant, but surprising nonetheless. Recently, Ranbir & Alia were spotted in Mumbai, visiting Ranbir’s mother. While Alia was dressed in a simple and sombre salwar set, Ranbir had dressed down in a rather dope manner, almost like a chart-busting hip-hop artist. © Viral Bhayani Ranbir was seen wearing a rather dope-looking outfit, which consisted of a basic white coloured T-shirt, a pair of bleached and distressed denims, and pair of dope-looking sneakers. © Viral Bhayani We actually like how Ranbir has paired his denims with a seemingly basic T-shirt. The distressed and bleached denims are from the Italian athleisure apparel makers, Dsquared2, and they retail for over $650, or roughly Rs 50,000. © Dsquared2 We also like how he has accessorised his outfit. There’s that blue colour New York Yankee’s cao, and that dope looking facemask that he has got. He’s also wearing his trusted Rolex Sky-Dweller, one of his most favourite watches. © Viral Bhayani For those interested in the watch, it has a retail price of about Rs 10.67 Lakhs, but be prepared to shell out more, since it is a Rolex, and it is practically impossible to get your hands on one, without getting onto some sort of a waiting list. © Hodinkee Then, there are the sneakers that Ranbir is seen wearing. Given his fascination with limited-edition sneakers and his history of wearing some of the most obnoxiously expensive pairs, one would imagine that the pair he’s wearing would be as expensive as some piece of land on the moon. Well, one would be wrong. © Nike Ranbir is wearing the Air Jordan 1 Mid Banned from Nike, a pair of sneakers, which actually retail in India for less than Rs 10,000. The sneakers look as expensive as some of the classic, legacy Air Jordan 1s, which resell for Rs 50,000-70,000, albeit with some minute details. © Viral Bhayani The reason why these are so cheap, is because they are a refreshed line of sneakers, which were launched in 2020. Nonetheless, you get the highest grade of leather for the uppers and all the accents and swooshes. The sole is made out a blend of rubber, and polyester. © Nike Although the sneakers retail for Rs 9,995, you can pick these up from a number of e-commerce platforms for a lot cheaper, provided, you know where to look. © Viral Bhayani All in all, that’s a pretty dapper-looking outfit that Ranbir’s got there, especially the jeans and sneakers. Kudos, man, seriously. View the full article
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A well-made horror film surely is a joy to watch. When you watch it also, you’re scared out of your mind, and when you watch it with your gang, there’s no better comedy. © Warner Bros. Pictures Well, 2021 is all set to be the year of the horror films, if movies finally release as per the current schedule. We have some seriously promising horror movies lined up for this year. Heck, we have been waiting for some of these since 2019. © Lionsgate Here are some of the most anticipated and promising horror films of 2021, which promise to leave us scared beyond our wits. Antlers By the looks of it, it seems that Antlers will be a properly scary film. It is somewhat similar to Dark minus the time shift bit. The story is set in a small town, where a young boy seems to be able to control a demonic entity. Should be fun to watch. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It If you’re a fan of the Horror genre, you cannot have escaped the Conjuring series. Well, there’s another instalment in the adventures of the Warrens, and this time, audiences are promised that this is their scariest case ever. If not anything else, the Conjuring series has for sure set a benchmark for how horror films should be shot. Spiral Okay, this may not strictly fall under the Horror genre for some people, but it is hella scary. Remember the Saw franchise? Well this year, they are back. The best bit about Spiral is that the writers and producers from the initial Saw films are a part of the crew for this one. Oh, also, we get Chris Rock & Samuel L. Jackson in the film. Sold yet? A Quiet Place: Part II 2018’s A Quiet Place was a sleeper hit. John Krasinski & Emily Blunt did a fantastic job with the film. Given how monumentally successful the first one was, a sequel was just a matter of time. It was supposed to release last year, but got pushed into 2021. This year, we also get to see Cillian Murphy in the film, so that should be interesting. Army Of The Dead - Zack Snyder, Dave Batista, Zombie Movie Now, technically, this isn’t anything scary about this film, but zombies do fall under the horror category, so we had to include this. Zack Snyder is venturing into horror, with Army Of The Dead, and this is a film, that we just have to see. View the full article
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7 Classic Comedy Movies Which Are Perfect To Binge-Watch With The Family Tonight
ADMIN posted a blog entry in FDF Online News
As the weekend curfew dawns upon us, the only thing we all are probably going to do is eat, sleep , watch a movie and maybe eat? Well since lockdown vibes of 2020 might be haunting you right now, the best thing to do is to make the best of this situation. Since the whole family is locked up together , you can lead a movie night and pick one of these classic comedy movies to enjoy: 1. Chupke ChupkeNo introduction is needed for this one as literally everyone I know has watched it multiple times, and continues to enjoy it equally everytime even today. A web sewn with comedy of errors, this one has a certain Mr. Parimal Tripathi( Dharmendra) takes on the challenge of being in disguise in front of his wife’s family. 2. Khatta MeethaJust like the title of the movie, this is about the bittersweet moments in life. This beautiful rustic movie teaches you the importance of a bond in a family and won't disappoint you one bit. 3. GolmaalThis is the OG ‘Golmaal’ that entertained us long before Rohit Shetty’s movie franchise took over our minds. This is another comedy movie starring Amol Palekar who plays the role of an employee, whose boss discourages everyone from having a hobby. After he is spotted at a Hockey match, he lies about having a twin and the spin in the tale begins. 4. Naram GaramThis comedy movie is helmed by none other than Hrishikesh Mukherjee and tells the tale of a man who lets his lover stay at his boss’ place, only to realise that she ends up with way too many suitors for herself! 5. Chasme BuddoorThe simplicity of the characters and the great comic timing of the storyline is what you will love. Starring Deepti Naval and Farooq Shaikh, this one has two flirty friends trying to make their friend’s love life a train wreck after he falls in love with a beautiful girl. 6. Chalti Ka Naam GaadiStarring the legendary Madhubala and Kishore Kumar in the lead roles, this 1958 comedy movie follows a man who believes that the love of his wife left him for someone else. His two brothers, who vowed never to fall in love eventually fall in love, only to fear his wrath. 7. AngoorThis is like the ‘ Judwaa’ of 1982. Two pair of identical twins get separated, only to be united years later when their lives entwine in a hilarious manner and a full blown comedy of errors ensues. View the full article -
5 Bollywood Movies Which Were Rumoured To Be Based On The Life Of Real Gangsters
ADMIN posted a blog entry in FDF Online News
Gangster movies have their own appeal of narrating tales inspired by real life events which wreaked havoc to humanity. While Hollywood has done a far better job in depicting gangster history, Bollywood has decently managed to make a few movies loosely based and inspired by true gangster lords. Here are 5 movies which were based on real life gangsters: 1. CompanyThis super hit movie which was a big aesthetic surprise for people back in 2002 was rumoured to have been based on the real life friendship of underworld lords Dawood Ibrahim and Chota Rajan, who were pretty close knit prior to the 1993 Mumbai blasts. The movie stars Ajay Devgn and Viveik Oberoi in the lead roles and tells the tale of two gangsters who managed to stay close friends before falling apart. 2. Shootout At WadalaThis Sanjay Gupta venture was supposedly based on the life of Mumbai gangster Manya Surve. The fictionalised account follows Manya, who is in prison for killing a gangster who attacked his brother. When Manya finally gets free, he forms his own gang and vows to seek revenge. 3. Black FridayThis is one of the most authentic accounts which showed how the city of Mumbai fell under the shadow of the Mafia. Based on S Hussain Zaidi’s book, this Anurag Kashyap movie is a well researched project which depicts how the Mumbai’s gangsters were linked to Pakistan’s intelligence set-up. The film covers the 1993 blasts and the riots which broke after it and also depicts how Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon were attached to its execution. 4. D DayThis is yet another attempt at depicting incidents from the lives of Dawood Ibrahim. This one has Rishi Kapoor in the lead role who is essaying the character of Iqbal Seth, a fictional character. The movie follows Indian agencies trying to capture him and the mission falling apart due to some miscalculations in the plan. 5. Once Upon A Time In MumbaiThis one is inspired and based on the life of gangster Haji Mastan, who was the terror lord in Mumbai back in the 60’s and the 70’s. The movie was obviously heavily fictionalised but the portrayals of Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi’s characters were inspired from the relationship between Haji Mastan and his disciple Dawood Ibrahim. View the full article -
Some of the best movies we watched while growing up included names like K3G or a DDLJ, because not only did they cater to the masses, they also represented our ‘larger than life’ thoughts in the best way possible. However, Bollywood and cinema have evolved over the years. Content is the true king now, and while filmmakers are now making movies which don’t follow a clichéd structure, there are some great experimental movies which have actually challenged how we look at conventional filmmaking and changed the way we perceive cinema. Here are 8 such movies which are a must-watch for anyone who is looking for some brilliant content: 1. PushpakThis silent movie can make more noise than many other movies. The story follows an unemployed man who finds a rich man lying drunk on the road side. He abducts him and eventually wears his name and feigns his identity. This film won a National Award for being the ‘most popular film’, and rightly so! 2. LSDNo one was prepared for this movie when it released in 2010. With a small budget in hand and no big names in the star cast, this movie continues to be one of the rare niche movies which questioned commercial filmmaking. The storytelling format is simply outstanding with this one. 3. No SmokingA neo-noir psychological thriller that made people sit up and really rattle their brains for a while. I personally know a few people who actually took a sabbatical from smoking as well. The movie follows a chain smoker who checks into a rehab to quit smoking. He eventually signs a cheque for 21 lakhs and is warned before release, that his family will be harmed in case he begins smoking again. No spoilers, just watch this if you still haven’t. 4. AK vs AKThe most interesting aspect of this Anurag Kashyap experimental venture is the real-time shooting style of this documentary/film. The daughter of a film star gets kidnapped by a cynical director and the actor is forced to look for her as he is being filmed in the process. A very interesting watch, to say the least. 5. Ship Of TheseusThis movie brings together a monk, a stock broker and a photographer who try to unravel questions of justice, beauty and more importantly, the meaning of this life. This movie is directed by Anand Gandhi, has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and also won a National Award for the ‘best feature film’. 6. Finding FannyThis one was a mixed bag in terms of the reception it got from the public. A satirical comedy film, this movie has a group of odd ball personalities who embark on a road trip together with a common journey that is leading them to find a certain ‘Fanny’. A simple story which will leave you with multiple afterthoughts. 7. Jaane Bhi Do YaaroAn extremely powerful movie which was way ahead of its time if you compare the kind of projects that were being made in 1983. This is a comedy movie which follows two photographers who are employed by a newspaper to photograph and expose the rich class. Accidentally, while trying to uncover the doings of a builder, they end up witnessing a murder. This movie is a must-watch for every Indian which gives you a glimpse in the real class divide of our nation. Extremely relevant in 2021 as well. 8. LudoThis was one of the genius creative bouts of ace story teller Anurag Basu. Put a group of people, add situational comedy, some epiphanies, some personal revelations, and make this all a part of this wonderful game called Ludo. That’s the whole recipe of the story and this is one experiment that went down quite well with the audiences. View the full article
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There is nothing more horrific than the current ongoing pandemic that the world is dealing with right now. The ‘new’ normal has enveloped us in some fearful dwelling of our own and our minds haven’t been on rest since last year. While binge-watching is actually something we can all put on our resume, the question is what you binge watch, and what food for the brain are you snacking on? I enjoy a good watch which rattles the brain and if you too want to skip the run-of-the-mill clichéd horror flicks on TV, then here are some intelligently made horror flicks which will force you to understand before getting scared: 1. Ready Or NotThis American horror-comedy promises to keep you entertained till the end. Grace, a woman who is convinced that her dreams of marrying the love of her life are fulfilled, is in for a weird chase-and–run situation after she must hide from dusk till dawn from her new family who chase her to finish her. 2. The Hole In The Ground This supernatural thriller tells the story of Sarah’s son, who disappears in the woods behind her house one night. After he returns, something eerie about him convinces her that perhaps it's not her son who returned. 3. I Trapped The Devil Nothing like mixing the element of Satan with Christmas! This one tells the tale of a couple who visit the man’s brother for Christmas for a family reunion, but are surprised to see a hostage in the basement , who he claims is the devil himself. 4. The Silence This is based on a dystopian theme where the world is under attack and a family is seeking refuge with their daughter who lost her hearing capacity when she was young. The twist in the tale happens when they meet a cult which is super interested in exploring the depth of the heightened senses and use it. 5. Tigers Are Not Afraid The ‘horror’ in this movie is basically not a ghost shifting around in corridors but the humans around us. This dark fairy tale narrates the story of a young girl who is abandoned by her mother and later joins a gang of street children who try to survive the violence of the big bad world around them. 6. Girl On The Third Floor This might not be a huge commercial success, but for many, this was a great watch. This psychological horror film follows a man who is trying to renovate the mansion for his growing family, only to realise that the house has some plans of its own! View the full article
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Miftah Ismail reacts to viral video in which he can be seen abusing man
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Rajkummar ventured into Bollywood and proved that he is a powerhouse of talent. Apart from his theatrics, its sartorial shenanigans too have often turned heads. Remember the time he wore a pair of weird transparent sneakers and then again when he wore baggy pants? These were some of his best appearances that were a quintessential guide to take notes from. © Viral Bhayani For the unversed, Rajkummar is also a sneakerhead, who has time and again thrown in some sick pair of kicks. His dirty sneakers and Mario-inspired sneakers are some of the examples of that. This time he picked a pair of Louis Vuitton sneakers that seem to be one of the expensive vintage baseball sneakers. Check it out. © Viral Bhayani First, let's talk about this outfit. Rajkummar has outdone himself several times. The recent outfit is quite quirky if you ask us. The shirt is basic but it has a nifty touch in star print here and there, which makes it look not so basic. The silhouette is a bit oversized and he coupled it with dark wash grey denim. © Louis Vuitton Coming to the sneakers, these are Louis Vuitton Trainer Sneaker. These sneakers are a statement pair of shoes, from LV's Spring-Summer men's shoes. Crafted from white calf leather and the pair is emphasised with flashes of green on the upper and outsole. Furthermore, key signatures include Artistic director Virgil Abloh's hand-written Louis Vuitton on the side. © Louis Vuitton As for the price, the trainer carries a hefty tag of $1200. That converts to Rs 90,000. The pair being so exquisite, these are bound to be expensive. Add the usual customs and import duties to it and the price will be way more than a lakh. © Viral Bhayani When it comes to accessories, he scored brownie points for his tinted sunglasses. We really liked the way these glasses are sitting with his entire casual look and how he has thoughtfully added them. As far his sneakers are concerned, they are expensive but if someone can pay that much for an old Nano, why not a snazzy pair like this one? Something to think about. All in all, we can say these sneakers are quite rad and we hope to see Rajkummar in more such pairs. View the full article
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We have often seen Bollywood actors going for some of the most immaculate hairstyles. However, there have been instances when their hairstyles were a tad bit questionable. That is not to say they did not become popular or the actors did not pull them off. We reckon only true fans of Bollywood would remember such movies. Think you’re a true fan? Then getting 6 correct answers, or more shouldn’t be that challenging task, right? View the full article
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This may come as a surprise for many of you but Virat Kohli clearly has one of the best collection of watches among cricketers. Time and again we have seen him wear some of the coolest and most sought after watches. © Instagram/virat.kohli Sure, his taste and preferences may be remarkably different from someone like Hardik Pandya, who prioritises bling over everything else. With that being said, the watches that Virat goes for, are often appealing in their own right. © Instagram/virat.kohli Over the weekend, Virat showed off two of the coolest timepieces that he owns, and let us tell you straight off the bat, they truly are some of the hottest pieces that collectors and horologists all over the world would give an arm to own. © Instagram/virat.kohli The first watch that we see, is a dope-looking Rolex Datejust in Silver, also called the Rolex Datejust Wimbledon edition. © Instagram/virat.kohli The watch comes with a silver-toned steel case, with a similar-looking strap, and the classic Rolex’s fluted bezel in 18K white gold. © Rolex What makes this Rolex different from the standard Datejust in Silver, are Roman numeral hour markers, which are coloured using a shade of green called the Wimbledon Green. It comes with Rolex’s signature steel strap and the Oyster clasp. © Millenary Watches The watch retails for about Rs 7.11 Lakhs. For that much money, you can easily pick up the top variant of the iPhone 11 about 12 times. However, good luck to you if you think that you can pick the watch up at that price. © Millenary Watches Because this is a Rolex, and they seem to have a very strong grip over who gets to buy those watches, finding a retail piece at that price is almost impossible. © Millenary Watches The next watch that he was seen wearing is the IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Chronograph or the Top Gun Edition. © IWC For those who’re unaware of IWC, they are also known as the International Watch Company, a luxury watchmaker based out of Switzerland. They are known for making some of the best luxury watches, and massive technological advancements in watches. © IWC The Pilot’s Chronograph is a watch that is readily available with most luxury watch retailers for Rs 5.88 Lakhs. For that much money, you can easily pick up an iPhone 11, about 10 times. © YouTube/OaktreeSports All in all, Virat surely has a massively impressive collection. Kudos to the man, seriously. We just wonder what all exotic timepieces will we see him wear in the days to come. View the full article
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Anil Kapoor has been an unstoppable force in the industry ever since he ventured into Bollywood. Even at the age of 64, Mr Kapoor seems to be ageing in reverse, thanks to his sartorial choices, that do total justice to his rather young demeanour. From being a pro at the layering game to stepping out wearing zany sneakers, he is amongst the most fashionable actors of Bollywood who can ace almost every type of trend. © Viral Bhayani © Viral Bhayani His fashion game seems to be getting fiercer by the day and you would agree with us as you check out his latest look. I mean, he is wearing a Hawaiian shirt with classic denims. And, how can we oversee his sneakers? He legit wore two different pairs. Take a look. © Viral Bhayani There are many celebrities in Bollywood that are hypebeasts. Anil's son-in-law, Anand Ahuja too is one of them. With this recent look, Mr Kapoor just proved that his sneaker game is as lit as others in the industry. He is wearing Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low. The pair comes in dark brown panels with a backward Swoosh on the lateral side. The swoosh makes the pair look different, as it's embossed in different colours. © Stockx The upper is made in premium nubuck with black and brown tones. There are red highlights on the tongue tags with embroidered heel logos. The Sail midsole completes the clean design of the pair. © Stockx This pair was launched back in 2019 and was worth Rs 9,547. The price of the pair has now surged and it retails for Rs 68,885 as per Stockx. © Viral Bhayani We repeat, Anil is 64 years old and still manages to turn heads with his fashion game. This one with a printed shirt and classic denims, shows his immaculate style sense. That, with a fedora hat, sunglasses and zany sneakers, is an out-of-the-box look but Anil pulled it off with complete flair. Way to go, sir! View the full article
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4 Sacrifices Made By Heath Ledger Which Established Him As The Best Joker Ever
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“Give a man a mask and he'll become his true self,” this line and the idea behind it got engraved in my mind the very first time I saw Heath Ledger be the best version of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008). There were actors before him and actors after his unfortunate demise who tried to bring life to the character of the ‘Clown Prince of Crime’ and even though Joaquin Phoenix was great, nobody can touch the kind of work Ledger did for Christopher Nolan over a decade ago. © Warner Bros But what made the Australian actor become such a disturbing yet breathtaking Joker? Other than some brilliant screen-writing and exceptional directing by one of the best, Ledger himself went forward and made some significant sacrifices which came to fruition and got him acknowledged by the critics and fans alike. Here are four sacrifices made by the Heath Ledger which established his version of the Joker as the best: 1. Self Isolation For Six WeeksHeath Ledger, few months to the set of Batman had to isolate himself in a hotel in London with a diary & experimented his laughing, imagined voices & talked to himself for weeks so he'd properly lose his mind while getting bare hours of sleep to perfect The Joker role. pic.twitter.com/Yww4kKQxDM — W On Screens (@WhatsOnScreens) August 24, 2019 Arguably the biggest known fact about how Ledger got into the character of the ‘Agent of Chaos’, was him completely cutting himself off from the rest of the world and limiting himself to a hotel room for six weeks. During this time, he also created a famous ‘Joker’ diary which described what went on inside the actor’s mind. Pictures of hyenas and comic book clippings were also pasted inside the sheets. 2. Unnatural Voice Leading To Dry Mouth Heath Ledger had a very deep voice and while playing the role of the Joker, he went with an unnatural voice and ended up with a dry mouth in between takes. That is why he introduced licking his lips while delivering his lines to keep them moist, which became a very significant part of his character as a whole. Later in his 2017 biopic, I Am Heath Ledger, it was also mentioned that he did it in order to keep the prosthetics of his scar wet and stuck to his face. 3. Threw Himself On Walls To Get Hurt For Real During the interrogation scene from the movie, Ledger wanted Christian Bale to actually hit him as hard as possible and but when the latter declined his offer, he began to throw himself against the walls in order to make the contact look genuine. “He was slamming himself around, and there were tiled walls inside of that set which were cracked and dented from him hurling himself into them. His commitment was total," Bale had said in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. 4. Extreme Insomnia Because of Playing The Joker Although Ledger suffered from insomnia for years, his sleep troubles got worse while he was shooting for The Dark Knight as the Joker. According to Looper, the kind of physical and mental exhaustion he went through for the role took a massive toll on his body. View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@heathledger) In an interview with the New York Times while the movie was in production, Ledger opened up about how he could only sleep for a couple of hours every day before he would wake up, with his mind racing with the thoughts of the character. “Last week I probably slept an average of two hours a night,” he said. “I couldn’t stop thinking. My body was exhausted, and my mind was still going.” Eventually, it was his sleep deprivation which led to his untimely death of the actor before the film’s release due to an accidental overdose of prescribed sleeping medication, and the artist didn’t live long enough to see his art. View the full article -
Netflix’s latest offering, Pagglait, starring Sanya Malhotra in the lead role is winning major accolades everywhere. The movie tells a very simple tale of a young widow, who tries to come to terms with the reality of her husband’s death and decides to take her life in her own hands. The background characters do a wonderful job of serving as catalysts for change and represent the typical ‘rishtedaar’ in a big Indian family. If you enjoyed the movie and want to watch something else with a similar vibe, then check these out: 1. QueenThis one has a strong resemblance with the tone of how the storyline of Pagglait steers forward. A woman breaking stereotypes, fighting taboos of the family that surrounds her and leaving for her own honeymoon after the husband-to-be is a no show at a wedding. Queen opened doors for small budget movies to tell strong tales with brilliantly written characters. 2. Badhai HoAnother movie which tackles a very unique subject of how the family and the society perceive a pregnant couple who already has a grown up son. The son himself finds it difficult to come to terms with his parents expecting a baby and his relationship with his partner is exposed to a lot of emotions. 3. Door Ke DarshanThis was one of the best watched and underrated movies that was released in 2020. The story revolves around a mad, loud, quintessential Punjabi family. The story follows the matriarch of the family who wakes up from a coma after 30 years and the family tries to bring her to terms with the ‘new’ reality. 4. Chupke ChupkeOne of the best classics of the golden times, if you are a 90’s kid like me, chances are that you have watched this movie numerous times with your parents while growing up. The protagonist, Dr. Parimal Tripathi (Dharmendra), takes upon a challenge of fooling his wife’s ‘jija ji’ and shows up as a driver in his house. This is a dysfunctional comedy because no one in their right mind will make their husband a driver in the family and then try to ‘fake’ an affair with him. Nevertheless, great comic timing by everyone. 5. Do Dooni ChaarThis one stars Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor in the lead as middle-class parents who are trying very hard to fulfil the wishes of their children and enjoy the little joys of life. Things get crazy when the family is overwhelmed with materialism and vow to buy a brand new car. If you are from Delhi, then the scenes with a complaining ‘bua ji’, judgemental neighbours and random aunties drying clothes in balconies will bring back childhood memories. View the full article
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Dressing up for the beach could be as tricky as finding common ground with your friends to make that long impending Goa trip finally happen. But now that you are through with the planning, asking for permission from your folks, next up on your agenda should be what to really pack for a beach vacation. Cheat code: It’s the same drill, you start with tons of friends – in this case, clothes – and zero in on a handful because you don’t dress up, you dress down for the beach. Here are 7 beach outfits inspired by our sartorially ‘suitable boy’ Ishaan Khatter to try this summer: __ECOMLOOKS__2794__ __ECOMLOOKS__2795__ __ECOMLOOKS__2796__ __ECOMLOOKS__2797__ __ECOMLOOKS__2798__ __ECOMLOOKS__2799__ The BottomlineBeach outfits are all about striking a balance between comfort and style. So, opt for more relaxed fits, quirky prints, breathable fabric and try to keep it as minimalistic as it can get. Experiment with accessories like hats, bandanas, lockets, scarves and sunglasses to bring detailing to your beach style. And if you don’t have Ishaan, you have us. Comment your style queries below and we should be happy to help you. Explore More View the full article
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6 New OTT Releases In April Which Will Add Variety To Your ‘Binge & Chill’
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It’s already April and just like that, time has flown by and we have entered the 4th month of this Pandemic year. While we continue to adapt to the outside life by meeting friends or going out to work, one habit that we all have endured is that of just binge watching something on our TV screens. Thanks to OTT gods, we keep getting new releases every month and here are 6 recommendations for April: 1. The Big BullOne of the most awaited movies starring Abhishek Bachchan will finally release on 8th April on Disney+Hotstar. The movie is another spin on the Harshad Mehta scam of 1992 and is a grander look at the financial scandal which shook the country years ago. In case you enjoyed the last movie on the same subject , this one will be very interesting as well. 2. Hello CharlieThis is supposed to be a comedy movie which stars Jackie Shroff and Aadar Jain, who play con artists trying to flee the country. It involves a gorilla, some crazy adventure and more fun so you can catch it on prime Video from 9th April onwards. 3. Ajeeb DastaansProduced by Karan Johar, this comes with some prerequisite expectations in terms of entertainment value.This is an anthological movie which will combine various stories covering topics like jealousy, love and toxicity in its narration. The movie releases on Netflix on 16th April. 4. IrulAnother Netflix delight which is releasing on April 2, this one is a gripping tale following a couple and a stranger in a haunted house. There’s a dead body involved with a murder investigation to unfold. 5. Well Done BabyThis super famous Marathi film will finally make its digital debut on Prime Video on 9th April. The movie follows the tale of a young couple who is struggling in their married life until destiny plays a surprising role. 6. ThemThe horror anthology which already garnered so much attention is finally releasing on prime Video on 9th April. This will be a standalone series and the first season will follow a family of color who is trying to adjust in an all-white neighbourhood in Los Angeles in 1953. View the full article -
Xiaomi has been teasing its concept folding smartphones for a while now and we finally have a proper launch of a folding device by the Chinese company. The company's first commercially available foldable phone was announced today and it was shown off at a live streaming event. © Xiaomi The foldable phone is called the Mi Mix Fold and uses a very similar design as the Samsung Galaxy Fold. There’s an 8.01-inch OLED main screen (2,480 x 1,860, 60Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision) and a 6.52-inch 90hZ OLED display on the outside that has a resolution of 2,520 X 840 pixels. Xiaomi also said that the main screen can be folded one million times. In terms of specifications, the Mi Mix Fold is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, has a 5,020mAh battery that can be charged at 67W. The fast-charging tech can fully charge the smartphone in 37 minutes according to the Chinese brand. In terms of cameras, the Mi Mix Fold has a 108MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP Lens. The 8MP lens uses something called liquid lens technology which enables it to offer 3X telephoto capabilities and 30x hybrid zoom. The outer display also has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera which is a 20MP lens. © Xiaomi The Mi Mix Fold is the company’s first official folding smartphone that is available to purchase even though the company showed off the Mi Mix Alpha two years ago. That concept smartphone features a wraparound screen that covers most of the smartphone with a display. Xiaomi also showed off a concept smartphone with a double-folding design. However, for now, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is the only commercially available folding device by the Chinese company. Prices start at 9,999 yuan (~ Rs 1,11,978.52 ) for the 12GB/256GB model. The more expensive model that has a configuration of 16GB/512GB and a ceramic body costs 12,999 yuan (~ Rs 1,45,575). As of now, the Mi Mix Fold is only available in China and won’t be coming to global markets. View the full article
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Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients. Not only do eggs provide high-quality protein, but they also contain 11 vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants which are enough to help it qualify as superfood. Here’s a list of some of the proven health benefits of eggs and why you should eat them more often. 1. Eggs improve your heart’s health © Pexels Eggs are naturally high in good HDL (High-density lipoprotein) cholesterol which is also known as good cholesterol, and omega-3 fatty acids. They contain negligible amounts of bad LDL cholesterol and harmful triglycerides, which makes eggs a perfect food to enhance and improve the functioning of your heart and its overall health. Hence, eating one to two eggs a day can vastly enhance heart function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. 2. Eggs are nutritiously dense © Pexels One single egg will take care of most of essential micronutrients that your body requires as one egg contains Vitamins A, D, E, K B5, B12, B6, and Folate, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc which helps enhance your overall body functioning from skin to brain health. Since eggs provide these essential nutrients they are also called “Nature's Multivitamin” Apart from this, one egg gives you about 6g of protein along with 5g of healthy fats as well, which makes an egg a powerhouse of nutrients in all senses 3. Eggs keep you satiated for longer © Pexels As eggs are a great source of protein and healthy fats, consuming eggs keeps you satiated for a long period of time as both protein and fats take a good amount of time to digest and assimilate into the body. This results in keeping you fuller and satiated for a longer period of time. Thus, adding eggs to your diet is the best choice if you are looking to shed some kilos from the scale. 4. Eggs are great for your eyes © Pexels Constantly exposing your eyes to the blue light from electronic gadgets increases the chances of deteriorating and weakening of the eyes muscles. Egg yolks contain large amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin which are helpful antioxidants that help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Eggs are also high in fat-soluble vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids, which is beneficial for the overall health and functioning of eyes. 5. Eggs are a great source of protein © Unsplash There is no way we are discussing the health benefits of eggs and we missed out on protein. A whole egg gives you a good 6g of protein along with all the goodness of essential nutrients as mentioned, whereas one egg white gives you about 3.5g of protein. Apart from this, eggs are also a complete source of protein, as one small egg provides all nine essential amino acids, which are quite essential for muscle development. BottomlineEggs are among the most nutritious food items you can come across, providing almost every nutrient which is crucial for our body. Eggs are also quite affordable, taste delicious and go with almost any food. They really deserve the tag of superfood in all senses. View the full article
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Khloe Kardashian recalls stealing Kris Jenner's car which caught on fire
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The fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme has launched the new gaming phone Narzo 30A finally in Pakistan. realme keeps bringing trendy and youth-friendly devices for its customers to enhance the young look. realme has finally launched its best gaming phone for mobile gamers. Equipped with a...
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Kartik Aaryan knows how to carry off any outfit, just like he knows how to perfectly execute iconic rants. The man has been knocking it out of the park in the fashion department since a long time now, and naturally he is one of the top choices when it comes to being the showstopper for iconic designers. We just saw him walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra along with Kiara Advani, as the showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week. View this post on InstagramKartik looked straight out of a fashion magazine, courtesy his charm on the ramp, as well the amazing asymmetrical outfit from MM's collection for LFW. The man does know how to carry off an all black outfit with all its regality, no doubt about that. View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram However, as cool as he looked on the ramp, a simultaneous conversation started when savage, meme-loving netizens spotted the design on Kartik's outfit. It was a design composed of some beautifully embroidered deer on Kartik's jacket. Next thing you know, some 'Bhai-anak' commentary followed. (Disclaimer: We're not endorsing any of those comments, and not explaining what those comments mean either, rather just relaying the information as seen on meme pages and the internet in general.) © Instagram © Instagram © Instagram Really, some of them did not hold back, no Sir. © Instagram © Instagram © Instagram © Instagram With the internet being the outlet for people to let out their opinions, often mired in rage and disappointment but wrapped in humour, let's just say it's better to get used to controversial topics being unearthed every once in a while. Legalities have their own space, but public sentiment trumps that any day, and even something as niche as fashion as a subject can't be excluded from that. Also, Indian netizens are selectively ruthless, perhaps not necessarily in a vile or cruel manner as it always depends on the topic at hand. View this post on Instagram Moving past that, all we can say is that we absolutely love the all-black, super classy outfit Mr Malhotra has designed, and Kartik has done full justice to it. Bravo! View the full article
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Hailey Bieber reveals which 'violent' tattoo she regrets getting
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When it comes to making a statement and wearing flamboyant pieces, Ranveer Singh has aced almost everything. From wearing clothes that common folks like us could only dream of buying to nailing some of the most outlandish silhouettes, Ranveer has found a special place in the fashion world. Thus, being named as the 'king of quirky fashion' stands true in his case. © Adidas The whole outfit, including the flip flops, are from Adidas' new collaboration with 424 and Arsenal. The brand adds streetwear expertise with Adidas performance products. The collection includes apparel, footwear as well as accessories, boasting pops of red, black and carbon grey. © Adidas Our favourite piece from this entire collection is his flip flops. These are the most comfortable shoes that come with a classic design. For laid-back vibes, these are an 'it' pair. As for more, these come with a contoured footbed that grants plush cushioning. There's a stylish bandage on the upper that features the logo. The Price:For those interested, this is a limited edition piece. The jogger pants are worth Rs 7,813, which is comparatively affordable than the other pieces that Ranveer has donned in the past. Coming to the slides, these look super fashionable and are comfortable as well. This pair retails only for Rs 3, 299. Ranveer often wows us in pairs that cost more than a lakh but this is quite a relatable move, something that we can actually think of getting for ourselves, even on our month-end budget. Why It Works: View the full article
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Saif Ali Khan may not be an eccentric dresser like a lot of other B-town celebrities but the man certainly knows how to make a statement every time, just like a royal would. From wearing some contemporary ethnic garb to making a statement in formal suits, Saif has cemented the fact that he is indeed a royal fashionista. On the other hand, when he is seen casually strolling around with his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan or his son Taimur, he is usually seen wearing some laid-back ensembles. © Viral Bhayani © Asics Saif is wearing Asics Gel-Contend 4B Running Shoe. These sneakers have exceptional cushioning and have a great fit. Furthermore, the pair has injected EVA midsole whereas the outsole is designed for better grip and durability. The gel cushioning system in the heel accentuates the shock that the foot might encounter during the run. The moulded heel counter is made for stability. The Price: View the full article