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An acid attack survivor was denied the basic right of having a new bank account because she couldn't blink after a KYC machine could not scan her biometric details. To raise awareness around this issue and get justice, Pragya Prasun reached out to Shah Rukh Khan and his NGO Meer Foundation. 

Meer Foundation focuses on the rehabilitation of acid attack survivors under the work for women empowerment and funds corrective surgeries. It is named after Shah Rukh Khan's father Meer Taj Mohammed Khan.

It has been reported that Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi-starrer OMG 2 has landed in a controversy. As per multiple media reports, the second instalment of the much-awaited comedy-satire has facing trouble with the Central Board of Certification (CBFC). Some reports claim that the CBFC has stopped the film's release while others claim that the board has asked the makers to take the film to the Revision Committee. The film is slated to be released in theatres on August 11.

Shah Rukh Khan'sJawan prevue was released on Monday. Needless to say, but we will say it anyhow, SRK came, saw and conquered our hearts. The dialogue “naam toh suna hoga?” rekindled our favourite memories of Dil Toh Pagal Hai's Rahul. Jawan, directed by Atlee, also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra and Priyamani. SRK's Pathaan co-star Deepika Padukone will make a special appearance in the film, produced by Gauri Khan. It won't be wrong to say that Shah Rukh Khan's various avatars, in the action-packed teaser, made our hearts perform a backflip. From SRK the police officer to SRK the bad (bald) guy, he wowed us with all his looks. Jawan will be released on September 7. Meanwhile, a section of fans on social media has created some exciting memes capturing the superstar's Jawan looks.

Helmed by National-award winning filmmaker Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, '72 Hoorain' courted several controversies even before its release. The film stars Pavan Malhotra and Ameer Bashir in lead roles. It was accused of 'hurting religious sentiments of a community', hence, the film was released without a trailer. A police complaint was even filed against the makers. Unlike 'The Kerala Story', this kind of controversy failed to hype up '72 Hoorain' as it is hardly minting anything at the box office. In three days, the film barely managed to collect Rs 1 crore.

'Bahattar Hoorain (72 Hoorain)' finally released in theatres on July 7 without a trailer. The film starring Pawan Malhotra and Aamir Bashir received mixed reviews and opened to multiple controversies.

Arshad Warsi, a versatile actor known for his wide range of onscreen characters over the years, once again won everyone’s heart with his stellar performance in ‘Asur 2’ recently. The seasoned actor is happy to break the image of being a "comic actor" and the way he has been receiving acceptance in more serious roles.

However, in a recent interview, the popular actor revealed instances where he was replaced in projects at the last minute. Despite being asked if he feels bitter about it, he maintains a positive outlook, stating that he always looks at the brighter side of things. He believes it is better this way and harbors no resentment.