Big B to donate to CRPF families
Actor Amitabh Bachchan will be donating Rs 5 lakh each to the families of 49 CRPF troopers who died in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since militancy erupted in 1989, a Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber rammed his vehicle packed with explosives into a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bus on the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Pulwama district, killing at least 40 troopers on the spot. The toll rose to 49 on Friday as several injured succumbed.
His spokesperson confirmed the news, saying, “Yes, Mr Bachchan will be giving Rs 5 lakh to each of the martyr’s families and is currently finding out the correct process to do so.”
‘It’s an honour to play the role of the mother of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is going to be one of the most special roles I have ever played. I hope the audience like it. I am grateful to Sandip (producer) for giving me an opportunity to be a part of such an amazing film. I had a great experience working with him earlier in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.’
—Zarina Wahab
Actor-comedian Johnny Lever and his daughter Jamie, also a comedian, have addressed the topic of nepotism in Bollywood in a lighter vein.
Tickling the funny bone, Jamie and actor Vrajesh Hirjee quickly acted out a skit on nepotism fight between National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Karan Johar.
Vrajesh asked Jamie if she believes about the existence of nepotism. Jamie responded, “I think everyone has their own journey and I see no reason to compare. Everyone has their own struggle.”
Rachel and Tony earned pay hike
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel stars Rachel Brosnahan and Tony Shalhoub have earned sizable pay increases after renegotiating their deals, and Alex Borstein is also close to signing a new agreement.
According to sources, the creative team of the Amazon series is giving its stars a hefty raise following a big haul of awards for its first two seasons.
Amazon declined to comment.
Brosnahan stands to reportedly make as much as triple her previous salary, potentially earning up to $300,000 per episode, and may also get a piece of the show's back end with her new agreement.