Vidya Balan has said that she does not have any competition with Rituparna Sengupta, who essayed the lead role of 'Begum Jaan' in the Bengali film titled "Rajkahini".
	"I do not have any competition with Ritu didi. She is a dear friend and delivered a powerful performance as 'Begum Jaan' in the Bengali film by Srijit Mukherjee," Vidya told PTI.
	"I request everyone to come and watch my film on Bangla Nabobarsho. The release date is also a tribute to Bengal, which has contributed a lot in promoting art in the country," she added.
	Vidya also expressed her wish to work with all prominent Bengali directors.
	"I have old ties with Srijit. He had got so much love from the people of Bengal for 'Rajkahini' and other films. Now with 'Begum Jaan', he will be showered with the love of people of the entire country.
	"After Srijit, I wish to work with other (prominent) Bengali filmmakers," she said.
	Emphasising that "Begum Jaan" is the readaptation and not the remake of "Rajkahini", Vidya said, .

No competition with Rituparna Sengupta: Vidya Balan

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Woody Allen's manager has been accused of secretly pocketing commissions from the veteran actor-director's films.
	A lawsuit was filed on March 30 against Stephen Tenenbaum in Los Angeles Superior Court by Dominique Cohen-Brezner accusing him of withholding money from her late husband, Larry Brezner, who died in 2015, was a partner with Tenenbaum and David Steinberg in MBST Entertainment, reported Variety.
	According to the suit, Tenenbaum was obliged to share the revenues from Allen's films with his partners but Cohen- Brezner alleges that he "secretly arranged to defer income from Woody Allen's projects while at the same time planning to leave MBST and pocket the commissions for himself after forming his new management company."
	The lawsuit also accuses him of failing to provide a full accounting records of those funds to his management partners, and of designing the deals with foreign distributors in a manner such that payments are deferred and thus keeping all commissions for ...

Woody Allen's manager accused of embezzling commissions

Kangana Ranaut started a debate on nepotism in the film industry, but the actress said her remark on Karan Johar's chat show was an observation and she does not have any objection with star kids joining Bollywood.
	The actress said she is not on a mission against star kids as everyone in the industry is working to make good cinema.
	"If you're talking about nepotism, it's not an objection, it's an observation. As an individual, it is my prerogative to leave my footsteps behind for the ones who will follow me. It is important they know where I fell, where I walked, stayed and ran...
	"We should all work on it and not point fingers and make it sound like a fight to make the society more democratic for everyone," Kangana told reporters here.
	The 30-year-old actress said the film industry has become more welcoming towards outsiders and the credit for the same goes to artistes coming from unconventional background and making it big in Bollywood.
	"'What is an outsider?' We are all working 

Talking about nepotism an observation, not objection: Kangana

In an innovative way to raise awareness about the aftermath of sexual harassment, megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be featuring in a promo urging people to support the victim.
	In a public service awareness initiative by Star Plus, Bachchan will urge families, authority figures and citizens to reflect upon the need to break the tolerance towards how victims of sexual assault are treated.
	This campaign is an extension of a show "Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka" which is already on air on Star Plus.
	"The idea that a woman loses her dignity if she is sexually assaulted is instilled strongly in our cultural mindset. The shame should be on the perpetrators instead of the victim.
	"We need to foster a safe, secure and supportive environment where victims can seek refuge especially from those who they turn to for protection like authority figures, family and society," Bachchan said in a statement.
	"There is a strong need to step forward and talk about this through stories which can trigger this ...

Big B urges people to support sexual assault victims

Actress Kangana Ranaut today refrained from directly commenting on filmmaker Vikas Bahl, who is accused of sexual harassment, but said women should be encouraged to speak up about such issues.
	There were reports that Vikas allegedly harassed a female worker of his production house Phantom Films, who then brought the issue to the company's notice.
	Kangana, who has worked with Vikas in the blockbuster "Queen", said it is a serious issue which requires discussion.
	"It is a very serious issue. I can only say that whoever faces a situation like this, it's very courageous of a woman to come out and speak about it. I say this not regarding to this particular event, because I am not the party involved.
	"But generally speaking, women who face this should be encouraged to talk about it by their families, colleagues and they shouldn't be shamed," Kangana told reporters here.
	The 30-year-old actress said women should be encouraged to speak up so that an awareness is created.
	"More and more .

Women shouldn't be scared to come out and talk: Kangana

After actor Ryan Phillippe put rumours of dating Katy Perry to rest, the pop diva has apologised to him for the embarrassing situation.
	The 32-year-old songstress took to Twitter to rubbish the claims and said it was nice to meet the "Catch Hell" actor at Elton John's birthday party last month.
	"Hi, nice to meet you, sorry about that @RyanPhillippe carry on, lol," tweeted Perry.
	Phillippe had refuted reports which claimed that he and the "Roar" singer were in a relationship, by tweeting in all caps, "I AM NOT DATING KATY PERRY. BARELY KNOW HER. PLEASE STOP FLYING HELICOPTERS OVER MY HOUSE. SHE IS NOT HERE."
	Perry broke up with actor Orlando Bloom in February after dating him for less than a year.
	While, Phillippe and his ex-fiancee Paulina Slagter split in November after being together for five years.

Katy Perry apologises to Ryan Phillippe over dating rumours

Mel B has returned to the social media after a month-long absence in wake of her split with husband Stephen Belafonte.
	The 41-year-old singer took to Twitter, where she shared a link of Billboard article about fellow singer Adele's album "21".
	Mel B wrote alongside the link, "Adele's '21' has broken the record for longest-charting album by a woman on the Billboard 200."
	On the personal front, the former Spice Girl had asked for a restraining order last week when she complained of suffering abuse at the hands of her estranged husband.
	While, Belafonte has demanded for joint legal and physical custody of their daughter, Madison, 6.
	The couple were married for ten years.

Mel B returns to social media after a month hiatus

After the success of her second home production "Phillauri", actress Anushka Sharma is gearing up to produce a love story.
	Anushka along with her brother Karnesh Sharma, has joined hands with KriArj Entertainment, which will be co-producing the yet-untitled love story.
	The film will be shot in Mumbai and Kolkata.
	"After back to back successes with 'NH10' and 'Phillauri', the team is excited and looking forward to our next going on floors this summer.
	"With this film we mark the beginning of our association with KriArj. We share our vision to create engaging, content led cinema which is not only loved but successful too," Karnesh Sharma of Clean Slate Films said in a statement.
	KriArj Entertainment co-founder, Prernaa Arora, said, "They (Anushka and Karnesh) have also chosen to tell stories that stand apart. We are in complete sync with each other. Not only this but prep work for our second co-production has started too."
	Meanwhile, Anushka will next be seen in Imtiaz Ali's ...

Anushka Sharma's next production to be a love story

A biopic on legendary Assamese folk singer Pratima Barua Pandey has bagged the grand jury prize for the best feature film at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA).
	"Sonar Baran Pakhi" by Bobby Sarma Baruah portrays the life of late Barua Pandey, who was an exponent of Goalpariya Lokogeet.
	A Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi award winner, Barua Pandey, who came from the Gauripur royal family in Dhubri district, is best known for her soul-stirring songs 'Hastir kanya' and 'O mur mahut bandhu re'.
	The film, produced by Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation Ltd. And co- produced by BB Entertainment Pvt Ltd, depicts how shunning the royal comforts and a normal early marriage, Barua Pandey mingled with exponents of Goalpariya folk songs to master the art and perform at various platforms to ensure that the folk form flourishes till this day.
	"The way Baruah skillfully weaves music into her narrative recalls the brilliant work of British director Terence ...

Biopic on Assamese folk singer wins award at US fest

"Sherlock" actor-writer Mark Gatiss loved reprising his role of Braavosi banker Tycho Nestoris on the season seven of "Game of Thrones" but his ultimate wish is to be the last one left alive on the series.
	"Yes, I did it in Belfast last year. I can't tell you anything more obviously, mostly because I don't know anything," Gatiss told the Express.
 	Gatiss teased fans about his role but stopped short of revealing the character's arc in the show.
	"It was lovely. What I love about it is that I don't have any stake in it. I honestly don't know the ins and outs. People ask me this, that and the other, I haven't got a clue. I've done four episodes now and there's two more they think.
	"It's a huge saga and I don't know and I rather like that. But I've had a lovely time. The last scene I'm in with - I probably can't say because it would be a spoiler, wouldn't it? I made a pitch to be the last one alive because if anyone survives, it's the banker, isn't it? They smiled at me and then ...

Mark Gatiss loved reprising his role of a banker in 'GoT'

Director Ron Howard will direct and produce the economic drama "Hillbilly Elegy".
	The film is based on the memoir by J D Vance, which chronicles his journey from living in poverty to gracing CNN as an economics expert, reported Variety.
	Howard, 63, and Imagine Entertainment partner, Brian Grazer, have acquired the rights to the memoir.
	"'Hillbilly Elegy' is a powerful, true coming-of-age memoir by JD Vance," said Erica Huggins, President of Imagine Entertainment.

Ron Howard to direct 'Hillbilly Elegy' movie adaptation

Actor Don Cheadle will star in and produce the adaptation of Shane White's book 'Prince of Darkness', a biopic based on the life of the 19th Century black millionaire Jeremiah G Hamilton.
	Steven Baigelman, who co-wrote the "Miles Ahead" screenplay with Cheadle, has been tapped to adapt the script of the film, reported Variety.
	White's book portrays Hamilton as a larger-than-life character who defied convention during the period and amassed a USD two million fortune by the time of his death in 1875.
	He dealt extensively in the white business world, married a white woman, bought a mansion in rural New Jersey, and owned railroad stock on trains he was not legally allowed to ride.

Don Cheadle to star in historical drama 'Prince of Darkness'

Legendary comedian Don Rickles had not recorded his part as Mr Potato Head in "Toy Story 4".
	The actor-comic, who passed away on April 6 at the age of 90, was supposed to reprise in the voice role of the loudmouth spud in the upcoming fourth installment of the Pixar series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Rickles, though, had not yet recorded new material for the film directed by John Lasseter and Josh Cooley," his rep has confirmed.
	The news comes in as the studio was engaged in the rewrites of the film and Rickles had not been called to record his part.
	The plot of the film and the size of Mr Potato Head's role is yet to be revealed by the studio.
	"Toy Story 4" is set to release in June 2019.

Don Rickles could not record his role in "Toy Story 4"

Superstar Salman Khan believes that today's actresses need to learn from the Bollywood divas of yesteryears on how to be friends with their contemporaries.
	"Waheeda (Rehman) aunty and we live in the same compound, Helen aunty they all have been so close. Today's girls should also learn from them.
	"From Saira (Bano) aunty, Asha aunty to Shammi (Sharmila Tagore) aunty and Sadhana aunty, They all have been really close, it's something you don't see anymore. I think it was the best quality their generation would have. We lack that quality today," Salman said.
	He was speaking at the launch of Asha Parekh's biography 'The Hit Girl' in Bandra last night.
	Talking about his bond with Parekh, Salman, who was also a special guest for the event, said the veteran actress is very dear to him as he has known her since he was a child.
	"I am really pleased that I am here at the book launch. You must buy the book because this generation has lived the cleanest life possible professionally and ...

Today's actresses need to learn on how to be friends: Salman

Actor Bradley Cooper's girlfriend Irina Shayk gave birth to a baby girl.
	The couple named their daughter Lea de Seine Shayk Cooper, reported E! Online.
	"They are both extremely thrilled and feel so blessed," a source said.
	Lea is the first child for the 31-year-old Russian supermodel and the "Silver Linings Playbook" actor, who have been dating since spring 2015.
	Shayk's pregnancy news came out in November after she showcased a baby bump while walking the runway at the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
	The two were first romantically linked in May 2015 when they were spotted kissing in New York City.

Bradley Cooper's girlfriend gives birth to baby girl

Actor Dwayne Johnson is set to star in "Jungle Cruise," Disney's live-action adaptation of its iconic theme park ride.
	Johnson will also produce the adventure project with Dany Garcia, the co-CEO of the duo's Seven Bucks Productions banner, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Jungle Cruise is one of the Disneyland's original rides and takes park-goers on a journey through a range of leafy settings such as Africa's Nile and Congo rivers as well as South America's Amazon.

Dwayne Johnson to star in Disney's 'Jungle Cruise'

Actress Zoe Saldana has unveiled her brand new wax statue at the Madame Tussauds' Museum in Hollywood.
	The 38-year-old star was accompanied by her mother Asalia Nazario, grandmother Argentina Cesse and husband Marco Perego, who also stole a kiss from the waxwork, reported People magazine.
	"Having my family here and my team here also, that fight so hard for me and they're always so proud of me, gives me that opportunity to step outside myself, look back and appreciate," Saldana said.
	While the actress donned a more casual outfit for the occasion, her wax figure was glammed out in her look from the 2015 Academy Awards- a light pink Versace gown.
	"This was a dress that was very special to me because it was the first public appearance that I was making after we delivered our twins. I was in such a beautiful high of life. This dress really made me feel beautiful and made me embrace my body as a woman and as a mother," she said.

Zoe Saldana gets wax figure at Madame Tussauds

Kylie Jenner will star in and executive produce her own relaity show "Life of Kylie", the E! network announced.
	The latest "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" spin-off, which will follow Jenner as she navigates her life as an entrepreneur, fashion designer, author, TV and social media star, is scheduled to premiere this summer, reported Variety.
	"The last couple years have been such an incredible journey with the support of my fans.
	"This show will allow me to give them a peek inside all of the exciting things I am working on as well as some personal time with friends," Jenner said.

'Life of Kylie' to premiere this Summer

Actor Brad Pitt is set to star in James Gray's science-fiction film "Ad Astra", the director confirmed.
	In the movie, the 53-year-old star will essay the role of a 'slightly autistic' space engineer, who makes a journey through the solar system, reported AceShowbiz.
	Gray broke the news in his recent interview with Collider and added that they would start shooting in July this year.
	"Yes, yes, and yes," Gray said when asked whether Pitt would have a starring role in "Ad Astra".
	"I'm terrified by it. The science-fiction genre is so tricky because there are elements of fantasy usually involved, and there are also fantastical elements. What I'm trying to do is the most realistic depiction of space travel that's been put in a movie and to basically say, 'Space is awfully hostile to us'."
	He continued, "It's kind of a 'Heart of Darkness' story about traveling to the outer edge of our solar system. I have a lot of hopes for it but it is certainly ambitious... It starts shooting July ...

Brad Pitt confirmed to star in 'Ad Astra'

Japanese actress Sonoya Mizuno has joined Constance Wu in the movie adaptation of the novel "Crazy Rich Asians."
	Mizuno, 28, will play Araminta, the soon-to-be married fiancee of Nick's best friend, Colin, who also happens to be a major fashion icon in Singapore, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"Tomorrow Never Dies" actress Michelle Yeoh and "Bedlam" actress Gemma Chan are also on board to star in the movie.
	Jon M Chu is directing the adaptation of Kevin Kwan's novel, which will feature an all-Asian cast that will be led by Wu and newcomer Henry Golding.

Sonoya Mizuno joins 'Crazy Rich Asians' movie adaptation

President Donald Trump's modelling agency, Trump Models, has shut its doors.
	The modeling agency founded by the Trump Organization in 1999 is closing, according to a source in the New York-based office, who confirmed the news to Hollywood Reporter.
	"I feel really sad and hurt that it had to end this way, we were a very tight group and worked very well together. We did a great job and our models clearly loved us, they stayed until the end.
	"But to see people terrified for their job security and their future? That wasn't nice, especially when it was not our fault that the name of the agency was what it was," a former Trump Models agent said.

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