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Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

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The Maharashtra child rights body’s move to recommend the mention of birthdates of bride and groom on wedding invitations comes after the recent discovery of 86 suspected cases of adolescent mothers in Solapur. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is considering recommending to the State government that birthdates of bride and groom be mentioned on marriage invitations to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in the State. “We are planning to write to the Rajasthan government, which has a similar policy in place. We will study the policy, existing laws, and then send a proposal to the Maharashtra government,” Pankaj Deore, Secretary of the Commission, told The Hindu on Wednesday. Published – April 29, 2026 05:19 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Michael Fassbender Recalls Recommending Daniel Craig’s Name For James Bond While Auditioning For Casino Royal; ‘Should’ve Been…’

Michael Fassbender Recalls Recommending Daniel Craig’s Name For James Bond While Auditioning For Casino Royal; ‘Should’ve Been…’

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At this point, it is established that every actor has a funny audition story, and it appears that Michael Fassbender also falls on that list. The actor went down memory lane and recalled the hilarious story of the time when he unintentionally promoted Daniel Craig for the James Bond role during his Casino Royal audition. The 12 Years A Slave actor recalled this story on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he talked about meeting with the 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for the titular role in the above-mentioned venture. Fassbender said, “I’ve met with Barbara Broccoli just through passing, and I actually went in for an audition phase before Daniel was cast.” The performer said that according to him he was never “in the mix.” He shared, “But I remember going into that room and sort of meeting with her and Wilson, and I was like, ‘I think Daniel Craig is…’ I don’t know why I was promoting him. I should’ve been promoting myself … I was terrible at auditions.” Although he did …

Manisha Koirala recalls Madhuri Dixit recommending her for `Saudagar`

Manisha Koirala recalls Madhuri Dixit recommending her for `Saudagar`

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Actor Manisha Koirala, who has worked with several established names in the industry, recalled how Bollywood`s diva Madhuri Dixit recommended her name to Subhash Ghai for his film `Saudagar`. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, she remembered sharing screen space with Madhuri in `Lajja` and how she got `Saudagar` because of her recommendation. She said, “She is marvellous. I love her. Also, the fact that later on I got to know that she had recommended my name. She had seen me in Rakesh Shrestha`s photo shoot. And she had actually told Subhash (Ghai) Ji that I`ve seen one girl. `You should see her for `Saudagar“. That`s how Subhash Ji called for my photograph from Rakesh Shrestha.” Recalling her experience of working in the Ghai`s 1991 film `Saudagar`, she shared, “`Saudagar` was a good experience. I was too young, too naive, right out of my 12th standard. I was 18 or 19 with no exposure to life, no exposure to anything. I was very fearful. I was very scared. I wanted to keep everybody at a …

Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Recommending Vidya Balan’s Name to Karan Johar: ‘Iss Ladki Ko Jaldi…’

Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Recommending Vidya Balan’s Name to Karan Johar: ‘Iss Ladki Ko Jaldi…’

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Curated By: Shrishti Negi Last Updated: October 17, 2024, 23:47 IST Amitabh Bachchan praises Vidya Balan on KBC 16 for her stellar debut in Parineeta. On KBC 16, Amitabh Bachchan recalls urging Karan Johar to sign Vidya Balan after seeing her debut in Parineeta. Watch Vidya and Kartik Aaryan on KBC on October 18. In an exciting episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 (KBC 16), Bollywood stars Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan take the hot seat opposite Amitabh Bachchan. The episode, set to air on October 18, offers heartwarming anecdotes, laughter, and plenty of admiration. During their conversation, Amitabh Bachchan revealed a special story about Vidya Balan’s early days in the industry. The megastar recalled how he first saw Vidya’s performance in her 2005 debut film Parineeta. He was so impressed that he recommended her to some of the industry’s top directors, including Karan Johar. “The first time I saw you was during the screening of Parineeta. I was sitting with some bigwigs, and Karan Johar was one of them. I told him, ‘Iss ladki …

Anil Kapoor grateful to Javed Akhtar for recommending him for ‘Shakti’

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As his film “Shakti” clocked 42 in Hindi cinema, actor Anil Kapoor revealed that it was veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who recommended him for the “iconic film”.   Anil on Tuesday took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he shared a collage featuring stills from the film. 42 years of Shakti… Grateful to Javed Saab for recommending me for this iconic film. I was staying hours away in a remote hotel when Smita ji, with her incredible kindness, insisted I move closer and even offered me her room, making me feel like family. pic.twitter.com/7LKvDu5sAP — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) October 1, 2024 He wrote: “42 years of Shakti… Grateful to Javed Saab for recommending me for this iconic film.” Anil then shared an anecdote from the shooting. The star shared: “I was staying hours away in a remote hotel when Smita ji, with her incredible kindness, insisted I move closer and even offered me her room, making me feel like family.” Released in 1982, “Shakti” is a crime drama film, directed by Ramesh Sippy …

YouTube Stops Recommending Videos About Weight, Physical Appearance to Teens; Adds New Supervision Feature

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YouTube is improving the safeguards of its platform to make it a better experience for minor users. On Thursday, the video-streaming giant announced that it will restrict video recommendations about body weight, fitness, and physical appearance to teenagers. The company said that the decision was made based on suggestions provided by an advisory committee which also revealed that teenagers are more likely than adults to form negative beliefs about themselves — the company says that this is reason for the new restrictions on the platform. YouTube Improves Safeguards for Teenagers In a blog post, the video-streaming giant detailed the categories of videos that will no longer be recommended to teenagers. It includes videos that compare physical features or idealise one type of feature over others, idealise specific fitness levels or body weights, or emphasise social aggression as non-contact fights and intimidation. This change is being rolled out to users globally. YouTube said that the decision came after an advisory committee shared important insights about the impact of the platform on the developmental stages of teens. …

Fawad Khan says he is eager to watch Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal: ‘Everyone has been recommending it’ | Bollywood

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Jul 16, 2024 09:36 AM IST Fawad Khan has not watched his Ae Dil Hai Mushkil co-star Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, but he ‘wants to’. Find out what he said about the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film. Fawad Khan, who was seen in Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai, has spoken about one of 2023’s biggest Hindi films, Animal. In an interview with Pinkvilla, the Pakistani actor was asked if he had watched the Ranbir-starrer, which also featured Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Triptii Dimri and was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Also read | Ranbir Kapoor says ‘some people had issues with Animal’: Box office proves nothing beyond love for movies Fawad Khan has spoken about Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. ‘I haven’t seen it yet but I want to’ Fawad Khan responded, “Maine nahi dekhi hai abhi, aur mai dekhna chahta hu, Netflix pe aagai hai lekin muje dekhne ka mauka nai mila, and everyone has been recommending (I haven’t seen it yet, but I want to. …

When Margot Robbie Revealed How Having S*x On A Pile Of ‘Fake’ Money Was Tough Recommending To Try Real Cash, “Looks Like You’ve Been Whipped A Million Times”

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Margot Robbie Recalls Having S*x On A Pile Of Cash & It Causes “Thousand Red Scratches” ( Photo Credit – Facebook ) Margot Robbie is one of the most versatile actresses and her performance in The Wolf of Wall Street is still remembered by the fans. As it was one of her first big films that made her famous all over the world, she gave everything to prepare for her character. Margot even went on to slap Leonardo DiCaprio during her audition while she was in her character which left everyone speechless. Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Wolf Of Wall Street was released in 2013 and went on to bring Margot into the spotlight. Her character, Naomi Lapaglia, the second wife of the real-life Wall Street mogul Jordan Belfort (who was played by Leonardo DiCaprio) had many s*x scenes in the movie. Read on to find out more about it as she details her scene in the movie. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Margot Robbie talked about having s*x on a pile of …