Actress Manisha Koirala says she has no qualms in playing Ranbir Kapoor's on-screen mother in the upcoming Sanjay Dutt biopic.
	Manisha will essay the role of actress Nargis in the Rajkumar Hirani-directed biopic on Dutt.
	"I am choosy about the films I want to do. I am happy they (makers) chose me for the film. I just looked at the role and the story. I was not really thinking about it being a mother's role. I like Ranbir as an actor and he is looking like him (Sanjay)," Manisha told PTI on sidelines of an event.
	The 46-year-old actress says she has already started preparing for the film and will begin shooting next month.
    "I am seeing some documentaries and Raju ji (Rajkumar Hirani) has done a lot of research," she says.
	Manisha says the director is trying to keep it as real as possible.
	"I haven't started shooting yet so I don't know how it will be. But in terms of preparation for a biopic, there is a lot to do as we have to be as real as possible."
	Besides this film, there 

No qualms in playing Ranbir's mother in Dutt biopic: Manisha

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Finely shaped jawlines, thin lips and evocative human expressions have been manifested in clay sculptures by Delhi-based artist Manjari Sharma at an art show here.
	Inspired by Sharma's meditative journey and her quest to understand the idea of existence, the show at Lalit Kala Akadmi, "Sculptour" is about recollecting experiences, thoughts and feelings associated with time and place.
	"My life has been a quest. I have longed for answers to who we are, why are we here and why am I 'me'. I have meditated with Swami Chinmayanand as a little girl, had endless discussions with my father on life and death. I became a Buddhist for a while, and read some books.
	"These pretty much shaped the course of my life from then on... In these experiences I felt the oneness of all existence, without borders just as everything was a part of me," says Sharma.
	In a collection of 40 sculptures, Sharma attempts to express human sentiments that make the core of an individual's identity.
	Other than ...

Artist expresses human emotions in clay sculpture

Acclaimed Indian violinist L Subramaniam performed with Egyptian harpist Amira Hamed at the 'Concert for Peace' as part of the fifth edition of 'India by the Nile' cultural festival in Cairo Opera House.
	The concert was divided in two parts where Subramaniam presented some of his harmonious music and later Hamed joined him to play on the harp.
	"I'm presenting some of my compositions for the concept of global fusion," Subramaniam, renowned for his virtuoso playing techniques and compositions in orchestral fusion, told PTI.
	One of the pieces was titled "Journey", to mark 70 years of India's independence and its relations with Egypt.
	"When I got married to my wife, we came here to spend couple of days and we went to the pyramids and walked along the Nile. I love Cairo. Culture is very rich and old and people are very nice, very kind," he said.
	"It is the first time I'm playing in Cairo but it is the second time for me in Egypt. I performed when the Alexandria library opened (2002)," 

L Subramaniam performs with Egyptian harpist at gig in Cairo

Director S S Rajamouli today sought to distance himself and his "Baahubali 2" team from comments allegedly made by actor Sathyaraj that have led to a protest against the film's release in Karnataka.
	Rajamouli said Sathyaraj, who plays the role of Kattappa in the multi-lingual drama, made the alleged anti-Kannada comments during the Cauvery River row between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka about nine years ago. Sathyaraj is from Tamil Nadu.
	"The producer and I want to clarify on the issue... The comments must have pained some of you but there is no connection with the movie. Those were (his) personal comments and were made some nine years ago," the director said in a video message on his official Twitter page.
 	He said the team was unaware of the actor's remarks till it saw a video on a social media site.
	Rajamouli also pointed out that many of Sathyaraj's films have been released since then, including the 2015 film "Baahubali".
 	"The way you accepted and appreciated 'Baahubali Part I', .

Sathyaraj's comments not related to 'Baahubali': Director S S

Actor Aamir Khan and cricket icon Kapil Dev will receive the 75th Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards, at a ceremony here on April 24.
	Khan will be honoured with the Vishesh Puraskar for Best Film "Dangal", while Dev for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cricket.
	Apart from the duo, other awardees include legendary actress Vyjayanthimala Bali, who will be honoured with Master Dinanath Vishesh Puraskar for her achievements in Hindi cinema.
	'Mohan Wagh Award' for best drama will be awarded to Sunil Barve for "Amar Photo Studio - Subak Sanstha".
	"Various awards will be given to personalities who have contributed extraordinarily in the field of social service, literature, drama and music etc," Avinash Prabhavalkar of Hridayesh Arts said in a statement.
	Other awardees include Kishore Deshpande, who will be presented with Anadmayee Puraskar for his work in social service, Vishwanath Karad, founder, Vishwashanti Kendra will be presented with Samarpit Jeevan Puraskar, Vijaya ...

Aamir Khan, Kapil Dev to get Dinanath Mangeshkar Award

Actor Tiger Shroff and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer "Munna Michael" is slated to clash with Rajkummar Rao's "Bareilly Ki Barfi" at the box office on July 21 this year.
	"Munna Michael" is the story of Munna (Tiger), a boy who loves dancing and grows up idolising legendary dancer Michael Jackson. He (Munna) is given an opportunity by a person (Nawazuddin) to take part in a dance competition, a press release issued by the makers said.
	The film marks the third collaboration between Tiger and director Sabbir Khan after "Heropanti" and "Baaghi".
	Eros International and Viki Rajani's action-music entertainer also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in an all-new avatar and introduces Nidhhi Agerwal.
	The film is slated to release on July 21, it said.
	Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's "Bareilly Ki Barfi" is also up for release on the same date.
	The film is a quirky romantic comedy rooted in the sub-culture of the north Indian city Bareilly. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao.
	Ayushmann .

'Munna Michael' set for BO clash with 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'

Akshay Kumar has expressed his desire to play the role of retired IPS officer K Vijay Kumar, who led the STF which was instrumental in launching 'Operation Cocoon' to kill forest brigand Veerappan.
	K Vijay has chronicled the story of the killing of the dacoit in his book titled 'Veerappan: Chasing The Brigand' and Akshay, who was present at the book launch last night, said, "I would love to play him as the whole planning, and how the operation has to be conducted, was done by him."
	The book relives the various incidents that shaped Veerappan's life - from his birth in Gopinatham in 1952 to his death in 2004 in a shootout after years of police efforts.
	"It's a book worth reading. I am so happy to be here among the real heroes. The reel hero gets an opportunity to be here with the real hero," Akshay said.
	He congratulated K Vijay for this feat and requested people to read the gripping book.
	The retired IPS officer said he admires Akshay's work and the healthy lifestyle that he ...

Akshay wants to play ex cop who eliminated Veerappan

Anna Faris heaped praise on her husband Chris Pratt, saying she has always had a faith on his acting capability.
	The couple walked the red carpet at the premiere of Marvel's highly anticipated movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2", at the Dolby Theatre and expressed their excitement for the project, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	"I'm in awe. On the way here I was so much more nervous than Chris was... I felt like I've always known he's a brilliant actor. And now I feel like the rest of the world is getting to see that. I'm so thrilled about this movie," Faris said.
	Pratt reprises his role as suave space rogue Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord in the movie, which also features Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket Raccoon and Vin Diesel as the Voice of Baby Groot.
	Faris, 40, and Pratt, 37, tied the knot in 2009. They share a son, Jack, together.

I've always known Chris is a brilliant actor: Anna Faris

Actor Chris Pratt, who will reprise his role as Owen in "Jurassic World 2", says the movie will be a "little darker" and will continue to expand and carry the story forward in an unexpected way.
	During an interview with Screen Rant, the 37-year-old star shared a few details about the upcoming movie's plot, reported AceShowbiz.
	"Deep emotions and suspense. I think it's going to be a scarier version. A little bit darker and will continue to expand and carry the story forward in a way that is really unexpected and you wouldn't have imagined," Pratt said.
	"Jurassic World 2" will see the returns of Pratt as well as Bryce Dallas Howard and B D Wong.
	James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith and Daniella Pineda are the lastest additions to the cast.
	The film is set to hit the US theaters on June 22 next year.

'Jurassic World 2' will be darker and scarier: Chris Pratt

Pop star Britney Spears is reportedly planning to propose to her boyfriend Sam Asghari.
	The 35-year-old diva will apparently buy her own engagement ring and and tie the knot with Asghari before her Las Vegas residency gets over at the end of the year, reported OK! magazine.
	"Since Sam would be spending her money, Britney is buying her own engagement ring," a source said.
	"The wedding will be butterfly-themed, and monarchs will be released when they exchange vows," the source said, adding, "They're choreographing their first dance, which will play out the story of how they met."
	As for the guest list, the source revealed, "Britney wants to invite dancers, staffers and her entire Vegas squad, as well as family and friends."
	Spears has been dating Asghari since late last year after he starred in music video for her single "Slumber Party".

Britney Spears to propose to Sam Asghari?

The 2017 BRICS Film Festival will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province from June 23 to 27.
	There will be 30 films from BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) screened during the festival, including an anthology by five directors from the aforementioned countries, "Where has the time gone," an official press release said.
	The feature film consisting of five 18-minute shorts on the same theme is a joint work by Walter Salles from Brazil, Aleksey Fedorchenko from Russia, Madhur Bhandarkar from India, Jahmil X. T. Qubeka from South Africa, and Jia Zhangke from China, state run Xinhua news agency reported today.
	"The emotions from all five stories can be shared by anyone in any country," said Jia, adding that the film would be a successful demonstration of the deep communication and cooperation in the film industry among BRICS countries.
	Chinese director Xie Fei will be the president of the festival jury.
	The first BRICS Film Festival was ...

China to host BRICS Film Festival in June

"The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2" gave a special treat to their Indian fans with a new trailer featuring popular Hindi track "Jhoom Jhoom Jhoom Baba".
	The  Marvel Comics superhero characters dancing to the tunes of Bappi Lahiri's classic disco number, gives the trailer a perfect Indian touch.
	Besides this, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautistan also gave a shout out to their fans in the country by sharing a special message for them.
	"Namaste India, I'm Dave Bautista and I'm Zoe Saldana and here's something special from the Guardians of the Galaxy, just for you. Obviously," the actor duo said in the clip.
	"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2", written and directed by James Gunn, also stars Chris Pratt. It also features the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper.

'Guardians' universe dances to tunes of 'Jhoom Jhoom Baba'

Director Barry Jenkis' hometown is honouring him and his film "Moonlight" by renaming a street after the best picture Oscar winner.
	The Liberty City, the hometown of Jenkins and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, inspired the moving story of a boy struggling to come to terms with his sexuality while growing up in impoverished black community.
	According to the Miami New Times, a stretch of Miami-Dade County's Liberty City will be named "Moonlight Way," giving a nod to the inner city neighborhood that both Jenkins and McCraney called home and served as the backdrop for their personal memoirs intertwined in the coming-of-age film.
	"Moonlight Way" will be on NW 22nd Avenue from NW 61st Street to NW 66th Street - only a short distance from Liberty Square, where Jenkins grew up and where parts of "Moonlight" were filmed.
	The movie is adapted from McCraney's play 'In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue'.
	"Moonlight" also won the best supporting actor Oscar for Mahershala Ali and the best ...

Miami to rename street after Oscar-winning film 'Moonlight'

Model-actor Fabio Lanzoni's West Valley home was burglarised and an estimated USD 2,00,000 worth of valuables were stolen.
	The 58-year-old star said thieves stole an entire safe, including a number of watches and a collection of gold coins, from his house last month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"You feel violated, angry, upset, it's your home," Fabio told CBS LA about the robbery, although the model believed the crime was one of opportunity, with the perpetrators winging it rather than it being a planned heist.
	"They see a nice home they see nice cars, they burglarise everybody, just in my area the month of March more than 350 homes just in one month, and just a section of Los Angeles it's an epidemic."
	Celebrities such as Jamie Pressly, Emmy Rossum, Nicki Minaj, Alanis Morissette, Nick Young and Yasiel Puig are among the growing list of high-profile victims of burglary.

Fabio Lanzoni's West Valley house burglarised

"Creed" star Michael B Jordan has been tapped to star in the film adaptation of "Fahrenheit 451".
	Based on Ray Bradbury's classic novel, the TV film depicts a future where media is an opiate, history is outlawed and "firemen" burn books, reported Variety.
	Jordan will also be joined by "Nocturnal Animals" star Michael Shannon in the film.
	While, the "Fantastic Four" actor will play Montag, a young fireman who forsakes his world, battles his mentor and struggles to regain his humanity, Shannon will essay the role of Montag's fireman captain and mentor, Beatty.
	Though in early development, sources said the project is moving toward a production commitment at HBO.

Michael B Jordan to star in 'Fahrenheit 451' film adaptation

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus' sister, Noah, has sparked speculations that she has got plastic surgery done with her "changing look."
	According to a new report from In Touch, many believe that the 17-year-old singer changing face is the result of "more than" just natural process of physical changes, reported AceShowbiz.
	Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr Vartan Mardirossian said, "She has significantly increased facial volumes (cheeks, upper and lower lip, and chin) and her eyebrows appear to be higher."
	The plastic surgeon speculated that Noah might have had botox to lift her eyebrows.
	Another doctor named Andrew Miller said, "It looks like she may have had fillers in her cheeks and lips and possibly a chin implants," before adding, "instead of fillers, she may have had cheek implants.

Noah Cyrus fuels plastic surgery speculations

Mohit Suri is back with yet another love story "Half Girlfriend", which is an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name and the director says it was difficult to translate the book into a two-hour format for the celluloid.
	"It is difficult as you can't base the entire book in a two-hour film. There is a lot that you need to edit and make sure all the essential points are not lost out. We have changed certain things and Chetan Bhagat has been quite co-operative," Mohit told PTI.
	"I have never made a film that had a story that people already knew. There is definitely pressure to living up to it (response the book got). But I have tried not to let this factor (pressure) affect me and have tried my best to stay honest to the story."
	It is the story of a rural Bhojpuri-laced Hindi-speaking boy (Arjun Kapoor) from Bihar as he enrolls himself at an English-medium college and falls in love with a rich Delhi girl (Shraddha Kapoor) who wants to be his half girlfriend.
	"'Half ...

Adapting 'Half Girlfriend' for big screen was difficult: Mohit

Actor Will Smith is in early talks to play the Genie in Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' movie.
	As Genie, the 48-year-old star would follow in the footsteps of Robin Williams, whose performance in the original 1992 animated film helped propel it to box office success and critical acclaim, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"Sherlock Holmes" director Guy Ritchie is helming the new Aladdin movie, working from a script by John August.
	The project comes amid a wave of beloved Disney toons being remade as live-action movies.

Will Smith in early talks to star in Disney's 'Aladdin'

Actress Amanda Bynes is reportedly set to star in her own show on Nickelodeon again.
	The 31-year-old actress removed herself from the limelight two years ago after she suffered a very public meltdown.
	But bosses at Nickelodeon - the network that gave the star her first big role - are desperate to get her back on the channel, reported New York Post.
	"Producers have been trying to reach her to discuss the possibility of starring in a new show and they are keen that they can find a way to work with her again in a positive and healthy way. She has a tremendous amount of talent," a source said.

Amanda Bynes returning to TV?

One Direction singer Harry Styles says he is happy that Zayn Malik, who left the pop boy band in March 2015, is liking it after going solo.
	After quitting One Direction, Malik had said he wasn't a fan of the music the group made.
	Though Styles thinks it was a "shame" Malik made the comments he did, he wishes him all the best for the future, reported Rolling Stone magazine.
	"I think it's a shame he felt that way. But I never wish anything but luck to anyone doing what they love. If you're not enjoying something and need to do something else you absolutely should do that. I'm glad he's doing what he likes and good luck to him," Styles says.
	While One Direction are currently on hiatus, Styles won't rule out getting back together with Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson in the future.
	"I love the band and would never rule out anything in the future. The band changed my life, gave me everything.

Harry Styles thinks Zayn Malik was right to quit One Direction

Musician Gavin Rossdale says he is trying to move on from his ex-wife Gwen Stefani but is still committed to co-parenting their three children.
	The Bush frontman says he doesn't think he will ever get over his divorce from the "What You Waiting For' singer but the pair are committed to co-parenting their children - Kingston, 10, Zuma, eight, and Apollo, three, reported Contactmusic.
	"I don't think you ever get over it. You just move on, and that's what I've tried to do. Divorce is a very painful thing to go through. But we both remain committed to being amicable co-parents, and that's very important to me," he says.
	And the 51-year-old singer says his music was very "depressing" following his split from Stefani but thinks he has found a good balance now.
	"After I got divorced last year the songs I began writing were quite maudlin and depressing and the record company told me they were just too sad.
	"Well, I suppose I was sad, after being with Gwen for almost 20 years. So I had to 

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