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Falguni Pathak on Neha Kakkar's version of Maine Payal Hai: 'Can't take legal action since the rights aren't with me'
The popular singer in an interview recently spoke about Neha Kakkar's version of Maine Payal Hai Chhankai and why she cannot take legal action.

As Neha Kakkar gets trolled, a look at song remakes that surpassed originals
Getting a remake right is tough. If it fails to live up to the benchmark of the original, it is bound to irk fans. But if done right, it can breathe life into the song’s old existence and make it relevant for the present generation.

Farmani Naaz's rendition of 'Har Har Shambhu' faces flak, Muslim clerics say woman singing is 'haram' in Islam
Maulana Mufti Asad Qasmi, Ulama of Deoband, said singing and dancing of any sort is not permissible in Islam. Hitting out at Farmani Naaz, he said a woman, who considers herself Muslim, should stay away from singing such songs

Karan Wahi on doing TV drama after 6 years: 'Changing medium helps immensely'
After doing reality shows, films and web projects, Karan Wahi is happy to take up a daily soap, Channa Mereya, after a gap of six years.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas named Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson: Film & TV updates
Priyanka Chopra Jonas was announced as the chairperson of Jio MAMI Film Festival, almost four months after Deepika Padukone stepped down from the position.

'Time for bigger things': Indian Idol 12 host Aditya Narayan says he'll quit anchoring after 2022
Aditya Narayan said he'll officially announce the news on Indian Idol 12 soon.

Watch: Zeenat Aman recreate Do Lafzon Ki Kahani boat scene during her special appearance on Indian Idol 12
Indian Idol 12 tribute episode for Zeenat Aman saw contestants perform on various songs that were originally picturised on the veteran actress

Ahead of her new song, Neha Kakkar shares engagement ceremony video with Rohanpreet Singh
Neha Kakkar shared a video from her engagement ceremony with Rohanpreet Singh, ahead of the launch of her new song, 'Neha Da Vyaah'.

Sona Mohapatra criticises NCW for shutting Anu Malik's sexual harassment case: 'Zero concern for women'
National Commission for Women has closed Anu Malik's case “due to lack of communication/substantial evidence"

Himesh Reshammiya joins Indian Idol 11 as new judge following Anu Malik's exit amid #MeToo allegations
Anu Malik withdrew his name from the show in the face of #MeToo allegations against him by singers Sona Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin and Shweta Pandit

Tanushree Dutta questions Neha Kakkar's silence over Indian Idol-Anu Malik #Metoo row
Tanushree Dutta who initiated the #MeToo movement in India has now shared her views about Anu Malik being reinstated as a judge on Indian Idol.

Sona Mohapatra replies to Anu Malik's open letter: You have no right to be showcased on TV till you make amends
Anu Malik had stepped down as the judge of Indian Idol last year, following multiple allegations of sexual harassment

Anu Malik addresses sexual harassment allegations: I feel helpless, like I am being cornered and suffocated
In the wake of the #MeToo movement in India last year, Anu Malik was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women

Sona Mohapatra calls Vishal Dadlani hypocrite for criticising Mumbai people for lack of apathy, but not exposing Anu Malik
Sona Mohapatra recently also took down Vishal's statement saying he would sue any individual who utilises or remixes his and Shekhar Ravjiani's compositions.

Sona Mohapatra replies to Hema Sardesai's defense of Anu Malik: It's ludicrous, shouldn't even be taken seriously
Referring to Sona Mohapatra's statements, singer Hema Sardesai had defended Anu Malik and asked why the women who accused him had stayed silent for years

A year after #MeToo's second wave, systemic change eludes Hindi TV industry, but attitudinal shift in evidence
Post #MeToo, mandated workplace mechanisms like ICs are yet to be instituted, but members of the Hindi TV industry say there’s greater awareness about harassment-related issues and the possibility of redressal

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2011 winner Azmat Hussain auditions for Indian Idol 11: I quit singing, was addicted to drugs
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2011 winner Azmat Hussain said he quit singing after he was criticised for his changing voice as he grew up.

Indian Idol host Aditya Narayan defends Anu Malik's return: 'I do not know every single aspect of his life'
Aditya Narayan also says Anu Malik has always been nice to him on Indian Idol sets and otherwise.

Anu Malik reportedly banned from entering Yash Raj Studios over sexual assault allegations
YRF has reportedly taken the stance against Anu Malik because the company has very strict rules in case of sexual assault cases

Anu Malik to return as judge on Indian Idol season 11 despite sexual harassment allegations
Ironically, Anu Malik's presence on the reality music competition has been constant and he has been part of the Indian Idol judges' panel since season 1