A Topless Ukrainian Woman Storms Cannes Red Carpet To Protest Against Sexual Violence

Cannes film festival turned into a political theater during the premiere of the film “Three Thousand Years of Longing” by George Miller. A woman stripped her off on the red carpet to give a political message “Stop Raping Us” to the world audience. But the security guards were quick to cover her body and take her out off the stage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cannes film festival had a strange messenger from Ukraine
• The Russian-Ukraine war has already become a theme of the festival
• Documentaries are screened to show the atrocities of war

How A Woman Stripped Off On Red Carpet At Cannes

Guests were parading in evening wear when a woman interrupted the parade. Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba were also the guests. They were attending the premiere of their film “Three Thousand Years of Longing”. But the parade was briefly disrupted when a woman jumped on the red carpet and stripped off to give a political message.

Topless Ukrainian Woman Storms Cannes Red Carpet

Wearing underpants stained red, she had painted her body in the colors of the Ukrainian flag and the written the message “Stop Raping Us”. Also, she shouted the message and posed for the photographers to spread the message to the world audience before the security guards covered and took her away.

What Inspired The Incident?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last month that hundreds of cases of rape including sexual assault on small children were reported from the areas previously occupied by Russian forces. He even appealed for aid for his country through a video at the Cannes opening ceremony on Tuesday.

On Thursday, a special screening of the documentary “Mariupolis 2” was hosted at Cannes. … Read the rest

Movie Reviews

Kangana Ranuat’s Dhaakad V/S Kartik Aarayan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 V/S The Bad Gyus V/S Chitrakut

Kangana Ranaut’s Dhaakad will hit the screens with several other movies today May 20. With Kangana in the lead role, the movie is said to be a game-changer in the action genre. Seeing the various promos of the movie released earlier, it can be said that Kangana had trained harder for the lead role. But the box office performance of the movie will depend on many factors including storytelling in comparison to others.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dhaakad and Bhool Bhuliayaa 2 are releasing today
• Kangana Ranaut’s Dhaakad is an action movie with a female in the lead role
• A sequel to a 2007 movie starring Akshay Kumar, Bhool Bhuliayaa 2 is a horror comedy
• Dhaakad will be in direct competition with Bhool Bhuliayya 2

Bhool Bhuliayya 2

Bhool Bhuliayya 2

Ruhaan (Kartik Aaryan) and Reet (Kiara) are strangers but destined to meet. After meeting, they move to Reet’s hometown in Rajasthan. There they come across an old secret and to hide that secret they start telling lies. And soon starts a horrible tragedy of errors that becomes a family entertainer. Since the movie has elements of family entertainment, it has more chances of attracting viewers.

Dhaakad

Rudraveer (Arjun Rampal) is an international human and arms trafficker. The government appoints Agent Agni (Kangana) to locate and eliminate Rudraveer who has been off the radar for 10 years. Agent Agni is a highly trained and deadly field agent but would she be able to eliminate Rudraveer is all the story is about.

The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys

Professor Marmalade, an arrogant guinea pig, inspires The Bad Guys that they are … Read the rest

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Spells The Black Magic At The 75th Cannes Film Festival

When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, it wasn’t surprising because she’s a regular at the festival. But what was the audience waiting for was her appearance. And she surprised everyone with her black gown with a billowing silhouette this year.

First Look & Impression Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

First Look & Impression Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The black gown had floral accents and an extension of 3D flowers on one sleeve. It was a marvelous piece from the shelves of Dolce and Gabbana. The actress had light makeup with kohl-rimmed eyes and pink lips. Also, she kept her hair down to match her outfit.

Two Back-To-Back Looks Two Years Ago At Cannes

Two Back-To-Back Looks Two Years Ago At Cannes

The seasoned actress first appeared in a metallic mermaid gown by Jean Louis Sabaji. It was a molten gold creation designed on a snakeskin effect fabric and green undertones. The second dress was a white outfit of tulle and feathers by Ashi Studio.

2014 Cannes Film Festival

2014 Cannes Film Festival

The audiences weren’t surprised to see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walking the red carpet in the best ensemble. She was wearing a gold mermaid gown accessorized with floral lips and immaculate hair. The gown was designed by Roberto Cavalli.

Not-So-Fabulous Looks

Not-So-Fabulous Looks

In 2016, the audiences were really surprised to see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with purple lips. The L’Oreal ambassador rarely took a fashion risk but supplied Twitter with a lifetime of memes. The second time she failed in making an impression when she wore a jacket with an Abu-Sandeep drape. She attended the fest after becoming the mother of Aaradhya.

Desi Representation At Cannes

Desi Representation At Cannes

This year many Bollywood celebrities are attending the Cannes festival. While Deepika PadukoneRead the rest

Deepika Padukone’s Black And Gold Appearance At The 75th Edition Of The Cannes Film Festival

Deepika Padukone chose a Sabyasachi-designed black and gold saree for the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. While she has been a regular at Cannes for the last few years, this year is going to be special as she’s on jury duty.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Deepika Padukone marked her Cannes appearance in a golden avatar
• She also flaunted a Louis Vuitton dress
• She shared a video on Instagram with the caption “From Cannes, With Love”

Deepika’s Cannes Red Carpet Appearance

Deepika’s Cannes Red Carpet Appearance

Here comes Deepika dressed in a black and gold saree, hair locked in a bun, kohl-rimmed eyes, nude lips, and perfectly contoured cheeks. While there is little need for accessories but she accessorized her bun with a golden hairband and large earrings to highlight her long neck. And she looks simply outstanding. It was her sartorial pick for the opening ceremony.

Let’s See More Looks Of Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone on the Cannes

Earlier during the day, the actress was spotted in a printed shirt with emerald green pants. It was also a Sabyasachi ensemble she wore for the opening ceremony.

As expected, Deepika flaunted a Louis Vuitton piece while checking into the French Riviera. And it isn’t a surprise as the actress has been the brand’s ambassador. Cameras caught her in a denim-on-denim outfit with an LV bag on the side and sunglasses. She even shared a video of her look on Instagram with the caption “From Cannes, With Love”.

Deepika Padukone’s Past Appearances At Cannes

Deepika Padukone’s Past Appearances At Cannes

Regular at Cannes for the last few years, Deepika has worn designs from Prabal Gurung, Marchesa, Peter Dundas, Giambattista Valli, and Ashi Studio. Also, she has made … Read the rest

Husband Murdered Kerala Model Sahana Alleged Her Family

A young model and small-time actor, Sahana, from Kozhikode in Kerala was found dead in her home by her husband, Sajjad. It was her birthday and the couple argued on that day. While Sajjad claims that she died by suicide, Sahana’s family alleges that she is murdered by her husband.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A Kerala model Sahana died in suspicious circumstances at her home on her birthday
• Her family alleged that she was tortured in her marital home by Sajjad, his parents, and sister
• It was her 21st birthday but she wasn’t allowed to meet her family
• The police found Sahana on the lap of Sajjad

Who Was Sahana?

Sahana

A native of Cheruvathur in Kasargod district in Kerala, the 21-year-old Sahana was a young model. She appeared in several jewelry ads and was hopeful of making a career in movies. She married Sajjad one and a half years ago and shifted to her marital home in Kozhikode. Sajjad was previously employed in Qatar before his marriage to Sahana.

What Were The Sequences That Led To The Death Of Sahana?

Sahana was being tortured by her in-laws and sister-in-law. Sajjad would torture her as well. He would come drunk and fought with her almost regularly. When Sahana narrated her ordeal to her family, her parents advised her to move out of that house.

Murdered Kerala Model Sahana

Sahana and Sajjad started living in a rented apartment in Kozhikode city’s Parambil Bazar but nothing changed for Sahana. On her birthday, Sajjad came drunk and they argued about that. After that Sahana went into the bathroom where she was found dead.

According to Sajjad, he called Sahana several times when … Read the rest

Sarkaru Vaari Paata Movie Review

The Movie Highlights The Growing Menace Of Big Corporates Defaulting On Bank Loans And The Government Hiding Such Financial Crimes

Mahesh Babu starrer Sarkaru Vaari Paata made a blasting start in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana where it collected around Rs.36.01 crore on the first day. But the credit for this early success could be given to the hype and noise made by the trailer. Late reviews of the movie are less than satisfactory for director Parasuram.

Story

The story revolves around rich people defaulting on bank loans and the government-corporate nexus protecting the big defaulters by recovering the bad debt from average people.

Mahesh loses his parents at an early age. They had a farm loan that they were unable to repay and they decide to end their life leaving their only son Mahesh with Rs.1. Mahesh finds refuge in an orphanage and emerges as a big moneylender in Miami, US.

Mahesh loves money so much that he values dollars above everything and everyone. One day he meets Kalavathi (Keerthy Suresh) and gets impressed by his traditional lifestyle. Kalavathi asks him for a small loan of $10,000 that Mahesh gives even without checking her papers. She becomes his love interest.

Sarkaru-Vaari-Paata love seen

In the next scene, Kalavathi is seen in a western dress. She is a modern woman who loves going to casinos and spending lavishly on gambling. Kalavathi is the daughter of a big business tycoon Rajendranath (Samuthirakani) of India. She lives in Vizag with her father.

Mahesh understands that he was fooled to get a loan and decides to follow her to India to get her loan back. In India, he meets his father but … Read the rest

Emma Chamberlain Sports Missing Patiala Necklace At Met Gala 2022

American YouTube star Emma Chamberlain sported the missing Patiala Necklace during Met Gala 2022. Emma Chamberlain made a splashing debut wearing a Louis Vitton dress coupled with the diamond necklace of an erstwhile Indian prince.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Emma Chamberlain was caught sporting a missing necklace from India
• It belongs to the Maharaja Of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh
• Designed in 1928, the necklace went missing in 1948
• It has a rich history of changing hands

What Is The History Of Patiala Necklace?

In 1928, the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh thought of making a ceremonial necklace with his DeBeers diamond. The Maharaja commissioned Cartier to conceive a design that has DeBeers diamond as its centerpiece. Soon Cartier came up with a necklace which more beautiful than the Maharaja had thought. Since it belonged to Patiala, it was called Patiala Necklace.

What Are The Design Features Of Patiala Necklace?

The necklace features five rows of platinum chains embellished with 2930 diamonds and Burmese rubies. And slightly yellow DeBeers diamond that the Maharaja had bought from the Paris Universal exhibition in 1889 was placed at the center. It was the biggest diamond at that time.

What Is The Controversial Past Of Patiala Necklace?

Emma Chamberlain Sports Missing Patiala Necklace At Met Gala 2022

The necklace was part of the treasury of the Maharaja of Patiala until 1948 when it went missing from the royal treasury. And there was no trace of the precious necklace for 32 years.

In 1982, a part of the necklace mysteriously appeared in Sotheby’s auction. Only DeBeers diamond was up for auction. Cartier bought the diamond. Cartier also bought the remaining part of the necklace from an antique shop in London. It … Read the rest

Johnny Depp Had A Broken Bottle Against My Face Recounted Amber Heard

Amber Heard recounted an incident when her ex-husband Johnny Depp threatened to “carve up” her face with a broken bottle one month after their marriage in 2015.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Amber Heard recounted harrowing details of domestic abuse by her ex-husband Johnny Depp
• They married in 2015 and divorced two years later
• Depp brought a defamation suit of $50 million against Heard
• Heard countersued Depp and charged $100 million

What Was That Incident?

Incident

It happened in March 2015 in Australia during the filming of the fifth installment of the “Pirates” series. Heard said that she confronted Depp for his drinking habit and he dared her to take his bottle from him. Heard went ahead and threw a bottle on the floor. Irritated, Depp started hitting her with beer cans but she escaped unhurt. Finally, he broke a bottle and threatened Heard to “carve up” her face. He even tore her nightgown and sexually assaulted her that night.

What Is The Case Heard Was Testifying For?

The 36-year-old “Aquaman” actress was testifying for a defamation case filed against her by her actor husband 58-year-old Depp. It started with Heard writing an op-ed for The Washington Post in December 2018. She presented herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse”. Though she didn’t name Depp in the op-ed, Depp sued her for labeling him as a domestic abuser and sought $50 million in damages.

In return, Heard countersued Depp for the “rampant physical violence and abuse” she suffered at his hands and sought $100 million in damages. She also recounted harrowing incidents of physical abuse. She narrated an incident when Depp slapped her across … Read the rest

Natasha Poonawalla Celebrates Multi-Culturalism With Gold Sabyasachi Saree

Serum Institute of India (SII) Executive Director Natasha Poonawalla was the only Indian present at the much-awaited Met Gala 2022 event on Monday in New York. And the 40-year-old Chairperson of Villoo Poonawalla Foundation stunned the world with a handcrafted gold Sabyasachi saree embellished with precious stones.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Natasha Poonawalla opted for a gold handcrafted saree to show the true colors of India
• For Poonawalla, it is gilded glamour with a desi twist
• The colors of the saree display the multi-culturalism and authenticity of the country
• For Sabyasachi, seeing a saree at a big fashion event is like a dream come true

Poonawalla’s Gilded Glamour

Poonawalla’s Gilded Glamour

Created by celebrity designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the handcrafted printed tulle saree features intricate embroidery with silk floss thread and a long trail. The bevel beads, semi-precious stones, crystals, sequins and appliqued printed velvet pieces used for embellishment were crafted using traditional techniques by Sabyasachi’s Curiosity Art & Antiquity Project.

For dramatic effect, Poonawalla paired a hand-forged metal bustier with the gold saree. Sabyasachi collaborated with Maison Schiaparelli, an Italian brand, to design the saree.

Her Christian Louboutin shoes were styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania, eyewear designed by Anna-Karin Karlsson, and ring by Bhavya Ramesh Jewelry.

What Sabyasachi Mukherjee Said About The Saree?

The leading dress designer said that for him the saree was a truly unique and versatile garment that owns its identity even as it transcends boundaries and geographies. The designer further said he would often wonder when he would see the saree at big global fashion events like Met Gala since he was a young fashion student.

About Met Gala 2022

Met Gala 2022

Organized by The … Read the rest

Fashion Hits And Misses By Bollywood Stars In April

This week stars did a fashion parade for their fans and allowed the viewers to rate their dresses, looks, attitudes, and styles. And these stars included Rakul Preet Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Karisma Kapoor, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Tara Sutaria, Aditi Rao Hydari, Kiara Advani, and Karena Kapoor who rocked in a red dress like an absolute pro.

Let’s the stars and rate them according to their dresses

Kareena Kapoor (HIT)

Kareena Kapoor

A red shirt paired with pointed pumps and a tiny bag made her look superbly glamorous and she got the highest rating from the viewers.

Rakul Preet Singh (HIT)

Rakul Preet Singh

The star appeared in a monotone pantsuit paired with a bright pink bralette and golden earrings and became a hit among her fans.

Shahid Kapoor (HIT)

Shahid Kapoor

The viewers liked his experiment with a printed shirt and gave him a thumbs-up for this beautiful dress.

Ranveer Singh (HIT)

Ranveer Singh

Oh! This man has got an amazing sense of creativity. Nobody could have dreamt of him appearing in a printed, multicolored, and striped three-piece pantsuit with pink sneakers but he is a man of courage who can dare to try these kinds of outfits.

Karisma Kapoor (HIT)

Karisma Kapoor

Lolo still looks chic and elegant as always. For the fashion week, she chooses a striped, matching kurta-trouser set with juttis. And she looks comfortable in this dress. Also, she got a thumbs-up from the viewers.

Tara Sutaria (HIT)

Tara Sutaria

The Heropanti 2 actress came in a pinstriped suit paired with simple black pumps and caught the attention of the viewers. She looked superbly sophisticated and sexy in this new outfit.

Aditi Rao Hydari (HIT)

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi Rao Hydari displayed an ivory kurta with … Read the rest