Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's quintessential complexity of characters was given an Indian twist in a Hindi play titled 'Hansini' that was staged here last evening.
	An adaptation of Chekhov's 'The Seagull' (1895), the play directed by Baharul Islam was performed as part of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the annual theatre festival of National School of Drama (NSD) at Kamani Auditorium here.
    With slight variations to the original story, Islam, a former NSD student, explores the Russian classic in an Indian setting, where a struggling theatre director Treplev is ridiculed by his mother, a veteran theatre artist, for experimenting with a new style in the performing art.
	As the intense emotional friction between the mother-son duo plays out, the production in four acts takes the audience through a tangled web of relationships, with Treplev facing rejection not just from his mother but also from his actress and love interest Nina.
	Other main characters of the play include famous writer ..

Chekhov's 'The Seagull' reinvented with Indian twist

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There are reports of a cold war between "Rangoon" co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut but the actor has laughed it off saying "its all good".
	In the Vishal Bharadwaj-directed "Rangoon", Shahid will be seen romancing Kangana for the first time on screen.
	Gossip mills are abuzz with news of both not getting along on the sets of the period romance drama film. Though the "Kaminey" actor and the "Queen" actress have time and again denied any animosity between them, reports have suggested otherwise.
	When asked about the same, Shahid said at an event last night, "Just take it easy bro...Take it easy...Take it easy. It is all good."
	Also featuring Saif Ali Khan, "Rangoon" is set to hit the screens on February 24.

It is all good: Shahid on cold war with Kangana

Actor Kushal Tandon has saved his co-star Jennifer Winget as fire broke out on the sets of their TV serial, "Beyhadh".
	The 31-year-old actor posted a video on Instagram, which shows him rescuing the actress while they were shooting a wedding sequence in the show during which the fire got out of control.
	"It's actually so cliche...... You save a girl from fire .... Have always watched and imagined as a scene ..... But it actually happened .....  The way I ran both the times ... M laughing watching this while I'm on my way back home... But was terrified that time," Kushal wrote alongside the clip.
	He added that it was a oversight on the part of the action director of the show.
	"Don't know what all was going (on) in my mind .... Sad that what was the action director's safety ... Not a single action director guy came to rescue that girl (Jennifer)..... Thankyou God for giving me strength and the ability to think at that time to run and get her first because she just froze ... And the .

Kushal rescues Jennifer as fire breaks out on 'Beyhadh' sets

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman says he is looking forward to collaborate with artists from Canada.
	The 50-year-old music maestro took to Facebook to share a photograph of himself with Toronto Mayor John Tory and thanked him for his invitation to set up a base in Canada.
	"Thank you for your kind invitation to set up a base in Canada, Mr Mayor. I'm indeed very touched and moved by your gesture. I'm well settled and happy in Tamil Nadu, India with my family, friends and the people there," Rahman wrote.
	The "Rockstar" composer also invited the Mayor to visit his music consevatory in India.
	"Do visit our KM Music Conservatory when you come to India the next time. I will also look into interesting artistic collaborations between Canada and India," he concluded.

A R Rahman interested in artistic collaboration with Canada

Director Ayan Mukerji has revealed that his upcoming romantic-fantasy film with Ranbir Kapoor will see the actor in the role of a man with special power in the form of fire.
	This is the third collaboration between Ayan and Ranbir after the duo worked together in "Wake Up Sid" and "Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani". The upcoming film, also starring Alia Bhatt, has been tentatively titled "Dragon".
	"I have not locked the title yet. 'Dragon' is just the tentative title. It was called Dragon because in the film, the boy has connection with fire. It is his power. The guy has a mystical connection with fire. So, I called it 'Dragon'. There's something I like about the word," Ayan told reporters last night.
	Ranbir, who is currently shooting for Sanjay Dutt's biopic, is expected to start filming Ayan's film in August. The dorector said that the actor will have to go to extra lengths for "Dragon".
	"Ranbir will have to put a lot of extra efforts for the movie. There's so much stuff in the film like ..

Ranbir's 'Dragon' role has mystical connection with fire: Ayan

Shahid Kapoor made sure to keep his daughter Misha away from the limelight since her birth, but the actor today shared the first picture of his little bundle of joy.
	The 35-year-old star, took to social media to share the photo of the little one with wife Mira.
	"Hello world," Shahid captioned the grayscale picture which has Mira cuddling to Misha.
	The actor, who will be turning a year older on February 25, had yesterday said that he will be sharing the first photo of his daughter soon.
	Shahid and Mira tied the knot in July 2015. The couple welcomed their first child together on August 28, 2016.
	On the work front, the actor is gearing up for the release "Rangoon," his third collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. The movie also starring Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan will hit theatres on February 24.

Shahid Kapoor shares first picture of daughter Misha

Filmmaker Kiran Rao says she finds her actor-husband Aamir Khan's new bearded look for "Thugs of Hindostan" very interesting.
	The movie, to be directed by "Dhoom 3" helmer Vijay Krishna Acharya (Victor), will have megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir sharing the screen space for the first time in the Aditya Chopra-backed film.
	Kiran says she doesn't know much about the status of the film except that Aamir keeps meeting with the team a lot.
	"As you may have seen, he (Aamir) has kept a long beard. It is exciting. I don't know much about it (the film) but Aamir, Adi and Victor keep meeting often.
	"I wish I was also in one of those meetings but I am not, much of the time. So far Aamir's look is very interesting. Lets see what happens finally," Kiran told reporters, last night.
	She was speaking at the special screening of the Hollywood drama "Moonlight" organised by Jio MAMI Film Club with Star in association with Vkaao and PVR Pictures.
	"Thugs of Hindostan" is slated to release on ...

Kiran Rao finds Aamir's bearded look interesting

Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L Jackson are just some of the stars set to take the stage at the 89th annual Oscars later this month.
	Others added to the list of presenters include Chris Evans, Gael Garcia Bernal, Shirley MacLaine, Kate McKinnon, Hailee Steinfeld and "Fifty Shades" stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Last week, the Motion Picture Academy announced that last year's acting winners would present at this year's awards ceremony, suggesting they would continue the tradition of having the previous year's winner present the Oscar to the next trophy recipient.
	Berry won the best actress Oscar for her role in "Monster's Ball" while Jackson earned a best supporting actor nomination for his role in "Pulp Fiction."
	MacLaine won a best actress Oscar for her role in "Terms of Endearment" and was nominated for her leading roles in "The Turning Point", "Irma La Douce", "The Apartment" and "Some Came Running."
	Steinfeld was ...

Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson to present at Oscars

From city's natural landscape to the lives of people who survive by doing mundane jobs, Indian heritage and its various aspects have been documented by students of 34 schools from across the city in form of short films that are being screened at a children's film festival here.
	The 9th edition of 'Filmlt' organised by INTACH Delhi has roped in students who have attempted to define Indian culture and heritage in their own unique way by capturing some of the most neglected professions in their cameras.
	"The idea behind this project is to let children do hands-on cultural activities out of their schools. We realised that children are visual in their way of learning therefore, camera is a medium which they understand very well.
	"We wanted them to cover heritage and different facets of our culture. In the past, children have been able to discover the facets of Delhi's heritage in a completely different way, under this project," says Purnima Datt, Principal Director of Heritage Education 

Filmlt: Festival celebrates socio-cultural heritage

Pop star Lady Gaga has responded to body shamers by saying she is proud of her body.
	The 30-year-old music icon took to Instagram, slamming the trolls who had commented upon her appearance during her explosive Super Bowl LI halftime performance.
	"I heard my body is a topic of conversation so I wanted to say, I'm proud of my body and you should be proud of yours too," Gaga wrote, alongside a picture of her bombastic show.
	She continued, "No matter who you are or what you do. I could give you a million reasons why you don't need to cater to anyone or anything to succeed. Be you, and be relentlessly you. That's the stuff of champions."
	The "Bad Romance" songstress further thanked her fans and followers for sticking up for her during this time, by saying, "Thank you so much everyone for supporting me. I love you guys. Xoxo, Gaga.

Proud of my body: Lady Gaga slams trolls

Richard Hatch, star of the original "Battlestar Galactica" and the Syfy remake, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71.
	Hatch died at his home in Santa Clarita, California, with his son Paul by his side, his manger confirmed to Variety.
	"I will always remember him fondly for his inspiring sense of youthful wonder, his boundless passion for creative expression, and his huge, kind heart," his manager Michael Kaliski said.
	Hatch was best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original "Battlestar Galactica" series, which aired from 1978-79, a role that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a television series - drama.
	He portrayed a different character, Tom Zarek, in the 2003 reimagined series.
	After beginning his career Off Broadway, Hatch's acting career took off after landing a role on the soap opera "All My Children" in 1971.
	His additional TV credits include guest roles in a number of '70s and '80s favorites, including "CHiPs," "Fantasy ...

'Battlestar Galactica star Richard Hatch dies

Model Chrissy Teigen has met with an accident but has escaped unhurt.
	The 31-year-old star was involved in a hit-and-run which occurred in Hollywood area last evening, reported E! News.
	The supermodel was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit but she sustained no injuries, law enforcement authorities confirmed.
	The Hollywood division has arrested an unnamed suspect on the misdemeanour count of hit and run.
	Chrissy had recently accompanied husband singer John Legend to the Super Bowl 2017 in Houston.

Chrissy Teigen meets with an accident, escapes unhurt

Actress-singer Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter, Maddie Aldridge is on the path to recovery.
	The eight-year-old, who had nearly drowned after being involved in a tragic ATV accident, is off the ventilator, reported People magazine.
	"With her father, mother and stepfather by her side, Maddie regained consciousness mid-day Tuesday, February 7," said the hospital authorities in a statement provided by a Spears family representative.
	The spokesperson added that Maddie is "awake and talking" and recognises her family members who have been by her side since the accident took place.
	The statement continued, "Maddie continues to receive oxygen and is being monitored closely but it appears that she has not suffered any neurological consequences from the accident."
	Maddie's condition was initially critical and recently her aunt singer Britney Spears had asked fans to send "wishes and prayers" to her niece.

Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter regains consciousness

"Avengers: Infinity War" may be centred around the antagonist Thanos, according to Marvel Studios' president, Kevin Feige.
	While talking to journalists on the sets of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2", Feige said that the villain could be seen as a main character, reported AceShowbiz.
	"Thanos in 'Infinity War' is in a movie that has a lot of characters, you could almost go so far as to say he is the main character," said Feige.
	Admitting that this development will be quite a departure from what Marvel has done till now, he said that it "was appropriate for a movie called 'Infinity War'."
	The film will bring back Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Tom Holland, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, who will be joined by "Guardians of the Galaxy" stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan and Dave Bautista.
	"Game of Thrones" star Peter Dinklage will star in the film too, with Benedict Cumberbatch reprising his role as Doctor Strange.
	 The movie 

Thanos may be a central character in 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Actress Divya Dutta is all set for the launch of her book "Me And Maa", a memoir about her mother, and is looking forward to start her "new innings" as an author.
	The book will be launched by megastar Amitabh Bachchan at an event tomorrow.
	"It's a memoir about my mother. It is a great thing to be starting as my new role of an author. There are two professions I consider the best where you can really express yourself: writing and acting. It's great to be a part of both," Divya told PTI.
	The actress lost her mother last year after a post-surgery complication.
	The "Badlapur" actress says she will continue writing post "Me and Maa" and will come up with something new.
	"This is my new innings as an author. I know for sure I'll be writing continuously. It's not a one off thing. I'll give myself a little break before I start again."
	On the film front, the 39-year-old actress will be seen as a politician in the upcoming "Irada". The Aparnaa Singh directed film also features Arshad Warsi 

Excited for my new innings as an author: Divya Dutta

Jack Nicholson, who hasn't appeared in a feature film since 2010, will star opposite Kristen Wiig in the English-language remake of "Toni Erdmann."
	Paramount Pictures has acquired remake rights to the Oscar-nominated film with Nicholson and Wiig attached to star, reported Variety.
	Adam McKay, who recently directed "The Big Short" for the studio, will produce along with Wiig, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum of Gloria Sanchez Productions.
	Maren Ade, writer and director of the original "Toni Erdmann," will exec produce the remake along with producers Jonas Dornbach and Janine Jackowski.
	Paramount is still looking to attach a director and writer.
	The original "Toni Erdmann," starring Sandra Huller and Peter Simonischek, followed a practical joking father who tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO's life coach.
	The German film is nominated for best foreign feature at the Academy Awards on February 26 and was also ...

Jack Nicholson, Kristen Wiig to star in 'Toni Erdmann' remake

Model Gigi Hadid is getting a Barbie doll that looks exactly like her.
	The 21-year-old fashionista took to Instagram to share the picture of her doll self, wearing a Tommy Hilfiger outfit, put up by the toy company, Mattel.
	"Can't believe that's me!!!" Gigi wrote.
	This photograph comes just in time to celebrate the rampwalker's second collection with the brand, Tommy Hilfiger.
	She continued in the post by saying, "Thank you for this honour #Mattel @tommyhilfiger can't wait to have #BARBIE join us at the #TOMMYxGIGI show tomorrow! @barbiestyle @tommyxgigi."
	According to E! online, this doll isn't for sale to the public.

Gigi Hadid gets her personal Barbie Doll

Disney's "The Jungle Book" took home major honours at the 15th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards.
	The Jon Favreau-directed film was named photoreal feature film winner, earning five awards - Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, Outstanding Animated Performance in a Photoreal Feature, Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Photoreal Project, Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature and Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Feature.
	Comedian Patton Oswalt served as host to more than 1,000 guests gathered at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate visual effects talent in 24 awards categories - and to mark the VES' 20th anniversary.
	"Kubo and the Two Strings," from Laika Entertainment and Focus Features, received the honour for top animated film.
	In TV, HBO's "Game of Thrones" episode "Battle of the Bastards" was showered with multiple awards.
	And "Boxer the Buster," a hilarious and warm Christmas ad from British department store chain John Lewis, won top ...

'Jungle Book', 'GOT' dominate Visual Effects Society Awards

Bosses at Jenni Rivera Enterprises have filed a lawsuit against the late singer's former manager over a TV show based on her life.
	The star's business manager Pete Salgado teamed up with Spanish-language network bosses at Univision to shoot the series "Su verdadero nombre era Dolores" (Her Real Name Was Dolores), based on his experiences working with Jenni.
	Her relatives, who are working on their own biographical show, sued Salgado over the project in September and tried to put a stop to the series, claiming only estate executors and Jenni's kids have "the sole right whether and/or how such information about their mother may be revealed".
	They also alleged Salgado signed a 2013 non-disclosure agreement, in which he pledged not to reveal "any information to anyone about Ms. Rivera, her family or the company managing her assets".
	Their efforts suffered a setback in December (16) when a judge denied their request to move forward with the suit against Salgado, and they were dealt a ...

Lawsuit launched over Jenni Rivera TV show

Singer Pink said she hasn't lost any even weight six weeks after giving birth to her second child, Jameson Moon and she couldn't care less.
	The 37-year-old diva took to Instagram where she posted a picture of her hitting the gym for the first time post pregnancy.
	"Day 1!!!!!!!! Lets do this @msjeanettejenkins (week 6 post baby and I haven't lost ANY WEIGHT YET!!!!) yaye me!!!!! I'm normal!" Pink wrote alongside the photo.
	In an earlier post, the singer shared Jameson's picture wearing a T-shirt with message 'Straight Outta Mumma' and captioned it as, "Happy Monday".
	Pink also has daughter Willow Sage, 5 with husband Carey Hart.

Pink celebrates post-pregnancy body

Actor Shahid Kapoor may have won accolades for his various performances, but he says the compliment that comes from his father and Bollywood veteran Pankaj Kapur is what he looks forward to.
	"He (Pankaj Kapur) is very honest to the art (films) and he doesn't say things till he actually means it. So I wait for his compliments, I am very happy that he liked my work in 'Rangoon'," Shahid told reporters at an here event last night.
	"I have to do better as an actor, that's the attempt I make. So when my father says something it makes me very happy."
	Shahid reveals that a screening of "Rangoon" was arranged by director Vishal Bhardwaj, especially for his father.
	"Vishal sir has a long standing relationship with my father. So before showing it (film) to the cast, he shared it with people whose opinion he wanted. So he had called my dad," says the 35-year-old actor, who was not invited but still he went for the screening.
	"Saif and Kangana were not there as they did not know anything ...

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