Ali Fazal, whose last Bollywood release was 2016 film "Happy Bhag Jayegi', says the slow pace of his career does not bother him.
    The 30-year-old actor, who was part of popular films such as "3 Idiots" and "Fukrey", says he has no godfather in the industry and is happy with the way things are turning out for him.
	In an interview with PTI, Fazal says, "Doing less films is sometimes intentional, but sometimes things just don't work out. In the beginning, I was doing whatever came my way. But that's how life is. I am not sitting around calling a 'daddy' to make a movie for me.
	"So, obviously I will put in that amount of time. I am happy with the way things are turning out for me because it is only my hard work and no one else's push."
	Fazal will next be seen in Hollywood project "Victoria and Abdul". The actor says the West has realised that Indian actors have much more to offer than just dancing around trees.
	"I never thought I would do something in Hollywood after I started with 

I am not calling a 'daddy' to make films for me: Ali Fazal

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She was recently trolled for her weight gain but actress Nargis Fakhri says she does not let online vitriol affect her.
	The actor, who revealed last month that she had gained 40 pounds, says she likes to stay away from limelight when she is not working.
	"I don't care or give a damn about criticism. We are too much in limelight. So, during my downtime I like to be relaxed and not focus on these things.
	"If someone thinks that I will get busted with trolls or criticism... Sorry, but it is not going to happen," Nargis told PTI on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.
     The 37-year-old actor, who was last seen in "Azhar", says she is fine with fewer but interesting films.
	"I like being in an incognito mode until I have an opportunity to be back with a bang."
	Nargis walked for designer Anushree Reddy on the fourth day of the fashion extravaganza.
	Titled "Niloufer", the collection was inspired from the princess of Hyderabad, Niloufer. The garments had traditional 

I don't care about trolls and criticism: Nargis Fakhri

Her last film "Befikre" could not do wonders at the box office, but actor Vaani Kapoor says she is fine with it as failure and success are part of life.
	The 28-year-old actor, who made her debut with "Shuddh Desi Romance" and went on to star in the Aditya Chopra- directed movie, says she wants to take things slow.
	"I always want to be part of something excited. I believe in quality over quantity. I will be all there for something which interests me.
	"Failure is something which everybody has to face. It is part of life. You do feel bad when things don't work. But you cannot succeed without failing. It goes hand-in-hand. I understand that completely," Vaani told PTI.
	The actor today walked the ramp for designer duo Sonam and Parash Modi at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.
	She says, be it on the ramp or in front of the camera, she always feels nervous.
	"I feel it is good to be nervous because you are not fully sure or over-confident. And I am also very new, so it 

Failure is part of life: Vaani Kapoor

Actor Shamita Shetty says she never chalked out a plan to shape her career and feels that luck plays an important role in getting work in the film industry.
	"I don't make plans for my career. I go by what is offered to me. With so many mediums available today - films, television to web... There is work for everyone, it is a matter of luck," Shamita told PTI.
	Post "Mohabbatein" which was her debut film, Shamita was seen in movies like "Zeher", "Bewafaa" and "Cash" but she failed to make a mark with the projects.
	The actor says she has never analysed what went wrong in her professional life.
	"I am not someone who goes into past and cries about things that I did not do right in my career. Whatever has happened in my life - be it professional or personal - has always taught me something. I am grateful for everything. I do not regret any of my decisions."
	Shamita is returning to acting with Voot's new web series "Yo Ke Ho Gaya Bro".
	Shamita says the digital medium is the future of ...

I don't make plans for my career: Shamita Shetty

Lady Antebellum's singer Hillary Scott is expecting twins with husband Chris Tyrrell.
	Scott announced her pregnancy on Instagram, sharing a series of photos along with a sweet clip with their daughter Eisele Kaye.
	"God has answered our family's countless prayers! Our family is growing... Chris, Eisele, and I wanted to share our DOUBLE portion of joy with you all," Scott, 31, captioned the post.
	"We appreciate all the love and prayers in the coming weeks as we wait for these precious BABIES to arrive. Yep, babies! We are having TWINS! It's truly a miracle," she added.
	In the video, the couple were seen telling Eisele that she would be a big sister of two in February.
	The couple tied the knot in 2012.

Lady Antebellum's singer Hillary Scott expecting twins

Film editor Antony L Ruben said upcoming spy thriller "Vivegam" will be on par with SS Rajamouli's mega-blockbuster "Baahubali" in terms of visuals.
	The movie, directed by Siva, stars Ajith, Vivek Oberoi, Kajal Aggarwal and Akshara Haasan.
	Ruben said the technicians, who worked on the film, have delivered world-class results.
	"I can proudly say that 'Vivegam' will be on par with 'Baahubali' regarding the technical aspects and grandeur. Another reason to feel proud is that we didn't outsource CGI and VFX technicians from other states or country. All our technicians are from Chennai, and they have delivered world- class output," Ruben told PTI.
	The film editor said it was satisfying to work on "Vivegam", which was his most challenging film till date.
	Ruben, 30, said "Vivegam" was quite exhaustive because of the multiple layers in the screenplay written by Siva.
	"I feel relaxed now because it is very satisfying after accomplishing such an enormous task. 'Vivegam' is the most ...

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Shah Rukh Khan today extended his "unwavering" support to Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani for her effort to make IFFI Indian cinema's "most inclusive and relevant forum".
	Irani, in her reply to Shah Rukh, thanked the film industry for showing their support and extended an invite to the superstar.
	"I am grateful for the industry's overwhelming support, SRK look forward to seeing you at IFFI 2017."
	The 48th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2017.
	Shah Rukh, in his tweet to Irani, wrote, "Great endeavour by I&B Minister Smriti Irani to make IFFI the most inclusive, relevant forum for Indian cinema. My unwavering support to you.

SRK lauds Smriti Irani for making IFFI inclusive

From Rohit Bal to Sabyasachi, many prominent Indian designers have often raised voice against plagiarism in the fashion industry and Delhi-based couturier Amit Aggarwal is the latest to join them.
	The designer, whose signature recycled strips are frequently copied by a lot of budding and established brands, wants the government to come up with a copyright law to control plagiarism in fashion.
	"A brand gets cloned for two reasons. Either they have been forerunners in the business in terms of money or in terms of aesthetics. But when established brands try to copy others that is a point of concern.
	"Plagiarism is a huge concern, which I feel as a country we need to address and monitor. There should be a copyright law or patent with certain techniques. Like Anavila for instance, if she is the one who started weaving linen with silk, I believe she should own the right," Aggarwal told PTI.
	Though the designer is happy with the way labels are promoting the Indian textiles, what bothers .

There should be copyright law to control plagiarism in

Saif Ali Khan-starrer "Go Goa Gone" was touted as the first Indian zombie-comedy and its director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK say the second part might not feature the undead creatures.
	Also starring Kunal Khemu and Vir Das, the 2013 film saw a group of people being attacked by zombies on a deserted Goa island.
	The director duo has been working on the sequel for a couple of years now, and they say they aren't entirely sure if they want to bring back zombies this time around too.
	"We are debating (on that part), may be not. The humour is in discovery. Earlier they (characters) were trying to figure out what is a zombie. Now it might become too dramatic. We are just toying with the idea. The idea of the film was not about zombies but discovering something alien," Krishna told PTI.
	The directors say they have a first draft of the sequel ready. The follow-up will retain the same cast.
	"We are now figuring out when to do it. It's all about getting the dates," Raj says.
	Recently, .

'Go Goa Gone' sequel may not have zombies, says Krishna DK

Patty Jenkins, who gave DC its most successful film, "Wonder Woman", this year, is in final negotiations to sign on to direct its sequel.
	The sequel was confirmed last month at San Diego Comic- Con and a December 13, 2019 release date was also announced for the same.
	Gal Gadot has also been tapped to return for the sequel but Jenkins has yet to sign the second film in the new DC franchise.
	According to Deadline, a studio source confirmed they were "confident the deal will be reached soon" which could reportedly make Jenkins the highest-paid female director in Hollywood.

Patty Jenkins in final talks to direct 'Wonder Woman 2'

Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian West is set to co-host "Live with Kelly and Ryan" alongside Ryan Seacrest.
	"The Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star will be in conversation with "Grey's Anatomy" actor Eric Dane and country singer Kellie Pickler for her hosting gig, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	This will be Kardashian West's first co-hosting appearance with Seacrest on the American syndicated morning talk show.
	She has, however, previously co-hosted it with Kelly Ripa for one day in 2012.

Kim Kardashian West to co-host 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'

"Independence Day" actor Jessie T Usher is in negotiations to star in "Shaft" reboot, "Son of Shaft".
	"Ride Along 2" director Tim Story is helming the new film from Kenya Barris and Alex Barnow's script, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The story will apparently revolve around Usher's character, who is the son of John Shaft.
	Samuel L Jackson is also in talks to return for the new film.
	Usher was most recently seen in the reboot "Independence Day: Resurgence", where he played the son of Will Smith's character.

Jessie T Usher may cast as lead in 'Shaft' reboot

Sonny Landham, best known for starring in hit action films such as "Predator" and "48 Hrs", passed away at the age of 76.
	The actor died from congestive heart failure on Thursday in Lexington, Kentucky, reported Variety.
	Landham co-starred along with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original "Predator" film, where he played Native American tracker Billy Sole. However, the actor did not appear in the film's follow-ups.
	He also appeared in director Walter Hill's 1979 street- gang thriller "The Warriors". The duo re-teamed for the 1982 action comedy "48 Hrs", in which Landham was cast as the trigger-happy criminal Billy Bear.
	Landham had mostly done action-packed roles in his mainstream movie career. He was a stuntman. His other film credits include "Firewalker", "Action Jackson" and "Lock Up".
	Landham is survived by his son, William, and daughter, Priscilla.

'Predator' star Sonny Landham dead at 76

"Sin City" actor Jaime King has been cast in an upcoming indie drama "Ice Cream in the Cupboard", adapted from Pat Moffat's book of the same name.
	Drew Pollins is directing the drama, which is currently being shot in LA, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The book tells of a couple's broken life when the wife is diagnosed with early Onset Alzheimer's.
	Claudia Ferri and Dana Ashbrook are playing the couple, while King is playing a neurologist that tries to help the duo.

Jaime King joins indie movie 'Ice Cream in the Cupboard'

A live-action reboot of the 1960s animated series "The Jetsons" has landed at ABC.
	Robert Zemeckis will executive produce the new version of the classic cartoon, which will be written by Gary Janetti, reported Deadline.
	The series is set 100 years in the future and looks at America's favorite future family through a modern filter.
	The original "Jetsons" aired for 24 episodes on ABC from 1962-1963 as a futuristic counterpart to the pre-historic animated sitcom "The Flintstones".

'The Jetsons' live-action reboot in works at ABC

Filmmaker Simon West is set to direct an action indie film "Tsunmai LA" from Scott Windhauser's script.
	The film's plot takes place in LA where the largest tsunami ever recorded hits the city and causes mass destruction, reported Deadline.
	"In this movie I will show the audience a totally transformed vision of Los Angeles. I'm going to transform the iconic city into a bizarre submerged version of itself. Imagine a deadly, watery and deserted version of Disneyland," said West.
	Richard Rionda Del Castro and Moshe Diamant are producing the film, which will go on floors in Baja and LA at the end of this year.

'The Expendables 2' director Simon West to helm 'Tsunami LA'

Comedian-actor Tiffany Haddish has come on board Kevin Hart-starrer "Night School".
	The comedy follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The project will mark Haddish's reunion with her "Girls Trip" director Malcolm D Lee and producer Will Packer.
	Packer will produce for his Will Packer Productions alongside Hart.
	The film will arrive in cinemas on September 28, 2018.
	"Night School" has been written by Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells and Matt Kellard, with additional script work by Nick Stoller.

Tiffany Haddish joins Kevin Hart in 'Night School'

British filmmaker Stephen Frears will be honoured at the Venice film festival for making a contribution to innovation in contemporary cinema.
	The director, who helmed critical-acclaimed films such as "The Queen", "The Grifters" and most recently "Florence Foster Jenkins", will be felicitated with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory To The Filmmaker award at a ceremony held on September 3, reported Deadline.
	Frears latest title "Victoria & Abdul" will also have a world premiere at the festival.
	The movie is set in 1887 and is based on the true story about the friendship between a young clerk from India and Queen Victoria.
	"Prolific and unpredictable, eclectic and provocative, Stephen Frears seems to challenge the very idea of a monolithic definition of his cinema. Along with Ken Loach and Mike Leigh, he is one of the most vibrant and representative exponents of contemporary British cinema," said Venice fest director Alberto Barbera.
	The 74th edition of the Venice film festival takes ...

Stephen Frears to be honoured at Venice film festival

"Orange is the New Black" actor Michael Harney has been cast in Steve McQueen's crime thriller "Widows".
	The 61-year-old star has joined Liam Neeson, Robert Duvall, Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Colin Farrell in the film from New Regency and 20th Century Fox, reported Deadline.
	The movie follows surviving widows who come together to try to finish a failed heist job after their partners are killed during a robbery.
	Harney will play Sgt Fuller, a corrupt cop involved in a conspiracy.
	McQueen and Gillian Flynn penned the screenplay, which is based on the 1983s British miniseries.

Michael Harney joins 'Widows' cast

Actors Olivia Colman, Alice Englert and Thomas Mann are set to star in a dramatic thriller "Them That Follow".
	The film will be directed by Brittany Poulton and Daniel Savage from their original screenplay, reported Deadline.
	Bradley Gallo and Michael Helfant will produce for Amasia Entertainment, along with Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel and Danielle Robinson.
	Production on the movie is expected to begin in October in Ohio.

Olivia Colman, Alice Englert cast in 'Them That Follow'

DC Entertainment's "Lucifer" has bagged a proper TV airing ahead of its third season in the UK.
	The fans of the Neil Gaiman-inspired comic book adaptation will now be able to watch the show on Fox, reported DigitalSpy.
	The users in Britain earlier only had access to the show through streaming platform, Amazon Prime.
	The previous two seasons have been picked up by the TV channel which will air on August 31.
	"'Lucifer' is ridiculously entertaining; part supernatural drama, part police procedural, part dark comedy; the series takes everything we think we know about the world's greatest villain and flips it upside down.
	"British actor Tom Ellis is having the time of his life playing the Lord of Hell, and so will our viewers with the television premiere of Lucifer on Fox," Fox Networks UK entertainment president Toby Etheridge announced.
	"Lucifer" season three returns in the US on October 2 and will eventually air on Amazon Prime in the UK.

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