Hema Malini responds to backlash on KENT ad; says the views do not resonate her values

Social media users have expressed their anger towards an advertisement for an atta and bread maker by KENT RO Systems for showing house helps in a bad light. The ad features actress Hema Malini and Esha Deol.

Hema Malini is a longtime ambassador of the company and has issued a clarification on the same. The ad reads: “Are you allowing your maid to knead atta dough by hand?" Referring to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the ad further reads, "Her hands may be infected. Choose KENT Atta & Bread Maker for hands-free kneading of dough. Let automation take care of hygiene this time!" The ad comes at a time when the country is dealing with the novel coronavirus and has raised several issues on the grounds of discrimination.

After the backlash, Hema Malini took to her twitter handle to issue a clarification on the matter. Views expressed by the recent advertisement of Kent Atta by @KentROSystems do not resonate with my values and are inappropriate, The Chairman has already tendered a public apology for the mistake. I hereby wish to put on record that I respect and stand by all sections of society," she tweeted sharing an elaborate statement on the matter.

Views expressed by the recent advertisement of Kent Atta by @KentROSystems do not resonate with my values and are inappropriate, The Chairman has already tendered a public apology for the mistake.I hereby wish to put on record that I respect and stand by all sections of society. pic.twitter.com/i6tY3hJdt8

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) May 27, 2020

The company also issued an apology from their official twitter handle, "Please accept our sincere apologies for having published the Ad of Kent Atta & Bread Maker. It was unintentional but wrongly communicated and it has been withdrawn. We support and respect all sections of the society," it read.

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Ajay Devgn and his team help 700 families with ration and hygiene kits in Dharavi

Coronavirus has taken a massive toll on the lower middle class people in India, especially those that survive on a daily wage. People have been walking miles across the states to make sure that they reach home to their families and during this, a lot of those have also lost their lives. Mumbai is one of the most crowded cities of the country and also is home to Asia’s biggest slum, Dharavi. Even though the cases in Dharavi have been doubling 19 days apart as opposed to the records that showed a two days’ gap, three weeks ago, it’s still a hot-spot for Coronavirus.

To help the people living in Dharavi, Ajay Devgn and his team have made it a point to help provide hygiene kits and daily ration. So far, they have helped 700 families and Ajay has urged his fans and followers to come forward and donate to this cause. He took to his Twitter to share the details and said, “Dharavi is at the epicentre of the Covid19 outbreak.Many citizens supported by MCGM are working tirelessly on ground through NGOs to provide the needy with ration & hygiene kits. We at ADFF are helping 700 families.I urge you to also donate http://bit.ly/Feed-Dharavi #MissionDharavi”

Take a look at it.

Dharavi is at the epicentre of the Covid19 outbreak.Many citizens supported by MCGM are working tirelessly on ground through NGOs to provide the needy with ration & hygiene kits. We at ADFF are helping 700 families.I urge you to also donatehttps://t.co/t4YVrIHg3M#MissionDharavi

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 27, 2020

This gesture by Ajay Devgn has won a lot more hearts!

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Prithviraj actress Manushi Chhillar joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the ethereally gorgeous Manushi Chhillar will be promoting the need to educate girls with all information on maintaining hygiene, constructing adequate sanitation facilities, and providing quick access to feminine hygiene products. The former Miss World has been roped in by UNICEF to spread this awareness because she runs her own initiative on menstrual hygiene called Project Shakti that works tirelessly across several states of India.

Manushi, who is participating in the UNICEF global initiative called the Red Dot Challenge – a symbol adopted by the world body to depict menstrual cycle, says, “Menstruation is still a taboo and we will have to work hard towards ensuring that every girl, every woman in every corner of our country is safe.”

 

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Every young girl has the right to accurate information about her body. Without the right information, girls often don’t know how to safely manage their period. It’s time to break the silence. I am calling all girls, boys, women and men to take the #RedDotChallenge with me. Because Menstruation Matters. @unicefindia

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She adds, “Every young girl has the right to accurate information about her body. Without the right information, girls often don’t know how to safely manage their period. There still is silence and misinformation. We have come a long way but a lot still needs to be done. We all need to contribute towards raising awareness on this. I’m proud and honoured to be associated with UNICEF for this novel initiative that aims at debunking misinformation, taboos and also raise awareness on this critical issue.”

The beauty queen turned actor will debut in Bollywood with the highly anticipated big ticket venture called Prithviraj opposite Akshay Kumar. She will be playing the royal princess Sanyogita, whose tales of beauty mesmerised an entire nation.

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Raveena Tandon to help feed millions of underprivileged children through a digital show

Raveena Tandon is leaving no stone unturned to do her bit for the world in these challenging times of COVID - 19. The actress has been involved with various campaigns to help the underprivileged in society and continues to send out positive messages on her social media handle. In the past, Raveena has hosted a virtual music concert to pay tribute to frontline workers battling the coronavirus. Presented by Lions International, a leading service organization, the same encouraged individuals to contribute to the PM-Cares Fund.

Interestingly, since May 28th marks 'World Hunger Day', Tandon has joined hands for a special initiative called 'Know Hunger' which will help feed millions of children and their families across India with The Akshaya Patra Foundation. Several underprivileged kids continue to battle hunger and inadequate nutrition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and in such times we have Raveena Tandon showing her solid support by becoming a part of this special digital show for a leading entertainment channel. Present as one of the esteemed guests, the stunner aims to inspire Indians all across to do their bit.

Opening up about the initiative, Raveena Tandon said, "It really breaks my heart to learn and accept the fact that there are millions of Indians who aren't as privileged as some of us. They don't have a family, a house to live, and something as basic as everyday meals. I feel it's everyone's responsibility to do as much possible in their own capacity. I've always believed in supporting whoever is in need of help, as a citizen of India, I feel it's my duty to do the same."

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Devoleena Bhattacharjee contributes to the Assam Relief Fund

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who was last seen in Bigg Boss 13, has donated to Assam Relief Fund and took to Twitter to announce the same. Assam along with some other north-eastern areas have been hit with Cyclone Amphan, leading to massive storms and floods in the area. The actress hails from Assam and has stepped up to help out her people.

She has donated Rs. 73,000 to the relief fund and is hoping that other will also step forward to help those affected by the cyclone. Even though a lot of people were evacuated before the cylcone hit, the aftermath has been devastating. Take a look at the tweet that mentioned about her contribution to the cause.

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— Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@Devoleena_23) May 26, 2020

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Shreyas Talpade plans to bring theatre plays online, will return to stage with Typecaste

Shreyas Talpade’s first role was that of Sita for a school play on Ramayana. The next year he played Draupadi in the school version of the Mahabharat. This was perhaps the first sign of how versatile Shreyas Talpade would be in later years. From school plays to street plays to monologues and mimes - Shreyas wanted to learn and be a part of everything. "From 1990 till 2005 I did close to 2500 shows of different productions on the professional stage. Hindi, Marathi, English, Urdu - such was my love for the stage that I didn't want to miss a single chance to be under the arc lights. Whatever I am today is because of theatre, it grooms you and betters your craft like no other medium. Whatever little appreciation I get in my films today is all because of the theatre," reminisces Talpade.

From theatre, the actor made the switch to television, and later films. But in the midst of all his other work commitments, Shreyas was inspired to return to the stage - with Zee Theatre's teleplay 'Typecaste'. Also starring, Atul Mathur, Aaditi Pohankar and Utkarsh Mazumdar.

“I personally love the format of a teleplay and that's the reason why I did 'Typecaste'. I think teleplay is a great experiment where we get rid of the proverbial 'fourth wall'. It almost was like shooting for a film in an enclosed studio. It was quite challenging but I think these formats need to be explored a lot more. I am glad that ‘Typecaste’ is being watched on so many platforms and being appreciated.”

Typecaste is an adaptation of a Marathi play called ‘Pahije Jatiche‘ by the famous playwright Vijay Tendulkar. The play is set in the seventies when the caste system was not just prevalent but rigidly enforced in India. However, the play shows how the context of the story is relevant in present-day India as well. Shreyas plays the role of Mahipat Babruvahan who becomes the first from his caste and village to complete his Master's degree. Mahipat has a dream of becoming a professor in a particular college and the play showcases all he does to achieve his dream including managing his love interest.

"The script is layered and entertaining,” says Shreyas who is known for his comic timing. It almost seems like the role was written for Shreyas. The play is packed with little nuances which make Shreyas shine - the over-sized blazer that he wears to ensure people take him seriously to a mini solo dance in front of a yet-to-be pressed mound of clothes - its vintage Shreyas Talpade.

“Typecaste is entertainment with a strong social message and that is the voice of this play. I have always believed you can say a lot with humour and somehow for me, it hits home harder," says Shreyas.

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Satyameva Jayate 2: Milap Zaveri says John Abraham will perform Hulk like action scenes, has already cracked plot for third part

Filmmaker Milap Zaveri was looking forward to the shooting of Satyameva Jayate 2 with John Abraham and Divya Khosla Kumar from April 10, 2020. Amid nationwide lockdown due to the outbreak of coronavirus, the shoots have been halted in the country. But, the filmmaker is glad that the shooting didn’t begin since halting it midway would have led to higher losses.

Speaking to a daily, Milap Zaveri revealed neither did they require too many sets nor did they have to move out of Maharashtra. The shooting would have spanned over 90 days and was supposed to be filmed at real locations. He has been in touch with producers Bhushan Kumar, Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani via video calls. The filmmaker has also gone back to tweaking the script, adding more punch lines, and discussing action scenes with the stunt directors Anbu and Arivu.

Milap further revealed John Abraham is almost like a superhero in Satyameva Jayate 2. The actor said that he will do things like he has never done before like rip a tyre or door, like Hulk. While there are rumours that John might have a triple role in the film, Milap did not confirm the same. But, he revealed that he has indeed cracked basic plot for Satyameva Jayate 3. He said that he would like to make Satyameva Jayate every few years with John. As corruption won’t go away in India, he said this franchise will take it on.

Milap Zaveri further confirmed that he is working on an action entertainer script that has been liked like Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani. He has a comedy and slightly edgy scripts ready too.

Satyameva Jayate 2 is set for October 2, 2020 release.

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