Music composers Salim and Sulaiman say that they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are excited to work under his aegis on new projects.
	The duo took to Twitter to share this news with their followers.
	"It was indeed a pleasure meeting our Honourable PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. Excited about working on a few projects under his guidance," wrote Salim Merchant, alongside the picture of the PM and brother Sulaiman.
	While Sulaiman tweeted, "Met our PM @narendramodi ji talked about working on some projects under his guidance.

When composers Salim, Sulaiman met PM Modi

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Actress Shraddha Kapoor appeared intense- completely different from the characters she has played so far in her six-year long film career- as she unveiled the first look of "Haseena- The Queen of Mumbai".
	The film, which is based on Haseena Parkar, the late sister of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, will show the 29-year-old star in a never-seen-before avatar as she is playing the negative role for the first time.
	Taking to Twitter, Shraddha debuted her look from the Apoorva Lakhia-directed movie and captioned it with- hashtag Haseena.
	In the picture, the actress donned a black suit which she teamed up with pearl earrings and a nose pin.
	With minimal make-up and kohled eyes, Shraddha seemed to break her girl-next-door image in the look.
	"Haseena - The Queen of Mumbai" also stars Shraddha's brother Siddhant as Dawood Ibrahim. The film is set to release on July 14 this year.

Shraddha breaks girl-next-door image with 'Haseena' first look

Actress Vidya Balan says she would love to share screen space with superstar Aamir Khan if they are offered a good script.
	The 38-year-old actress, who is known for her risky choice of roles, said she is a "greedy" artiste and would like to work with all good actors.
	"I will definitely want to work with him why not. But there should be a script in place. I haven't thought what kind of role or film I want to do with him. I am a greedy actor. I want to work with all good actors, directors and writers," Vidya said on the sidelines of an event when asked about working with Aamir Khan.
	The National award-winning actress enjoyed watching the 51-year-old star's latest release "Dangal" and feels the film has been shot incredibly.
	"I think wrestling was shot in a brilliant way in "Dangal". The performances, writing, direction, music, songs, background score etc. I think everything was good. It was an incredible film," she added.
	Vidya will next be seen in "Begum Jaan" and "Tumhari Sulu".

Vidya Balan wants to work with Aamir Khan

Actor Ryan Reynolds surprised everyone at Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals group festivities, when he gave a lap dance to one of the performers.
	The 40-year-old actor was honoured as Man of the Year by the renowned varsity and set the humorous side of his personality free at the event, reported E! Online.
	Reynolds also donned a bra inspired by his film "Deadpool".
	He even appeared as the guest of honour at the event's celebratory roast.
	Hasty Pudding is the oldest theatrical organisation in America.

Ryan Reynolds gives a lap dance at Hasty Pudding ceremony

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has wished ace cricketer MS Dhoni's daughter, Ziva on her birthday.
	Ziva turned two today.
	The 31-year-old actor, who starred as the former Indian cricket captain in the biopic, "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story", took to Twitter to wish the little one.
	Sushant wrote, "A very happy birthday to this little angel. #ziva," alongside a grayscale picture which shows the actor cuddling the birthday girl with Dhoni smiling at the two of them.
	Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010 and Ziva was born five years later.

Sushant Singh Rajput's birthday wishes for MS Dhoni's daughter

With critical acclaimed films like "Kaminey" and "Haider" to their credit Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor are planning to repeat the success story with "Rangoon" and the actor says working with the filmmaker is always special.
	The 35-year-old star, who will be essaying the role of Nawab Malik in the war romance drama, hopes people love their third collaboration as much as they liked the first two.
	"It's my third film with Vishal Bhardwaj sir and every film with him is important, special, relevant. I hope people will see and like the film. It releases one day before my birthday and I hope I am celebrating it with the success of the film," Shahid said.
	Also starring Saif Ali Khan, who previously worked with Bhardwaj in "Omkara," and Kangana Ranaut as actress Miss Julia, "Rangoon" will release on February 24.

Every film with Vishal Bhardwaj special, relevant: Shahid

After delivering a power-packed performance at Super Bowl halftime, Pop star Lady Gaga treated fans with an announcement of her Joanne world tour.
	The global trek will be the 30-year-old star's first proper tour since co-headlining the Cheek to Cheek Tour with Tony Bennett between 2014 and 2015, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	The tour supports Gaga's fifth studio album, 'Joanne' - her first solo effort since 2013's 'Artpop' - which spawned two singles.
	In order to promote the album, the "Bad Romance" hitmaker has already released the two tracks from it- "Perfect Illusion" and "Million Reasons".
	The songstress also teased the news on social media by posting a GIF of herself promoting the tour.

Lady Gaga announces Joanne world tour

For those who aspire to win an Oscar, it is best to be a US actor in a film that portrays the American culture, according to a new study.
	Researchers at University of Queensland in Australia conducted a large-scale analysis of the distribution of the Academy Awards for best actor and actress in a leading role by the Los Angeles-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) as well as by the London-based British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) since 1968.
	They covered a total of 908 merit prize winners, comprising 97 winners and 383 (unsuccessful) nominees for the Oscars and 97 winners and 331 (unsuccessful) nominees for the BAFTAs.
	Both awards state that they aim to recognise best performances in films from all over the world.
	The results show that US actors dominated the awards, winning more than 50 per cent of all prizes across Oscars and BAFTAs. Nevertheless, actors were more likely to win if they shared social group membership with the judges.
	This ..

Secret to winning an Oscar decoded

DJ Diplo's pre-Super Bowl bash in Texas was shut down by police after it ran over the time limit.
	The 38-year-old record producer took the stage at the Museum of Fine Arts at 1am on Sunday (2:30pm IST) but officers moved in to shut it down in the early hours as the DJ played past the event's official wrap time, reported TMZ.
	A video footage obtained by the publication showed an officer onstage taking the mic out of the artist's hand while urging the crowd to "start moving out", while a number of fellow cops stood in front of the stage as the light came on.
	Diplo came out to the edge of the stage to say goodbye to his fans and it seemed his mind was already on the Super Bowl game between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots as he said, "I hope I just warmed up for the Falcons tomorrow.

Cops shut down Diplo's pre-Super Bowl gig

Pop star Lady Gaga was spotted crying profusely after delivering a bombastic performance at the 2017 Super Bowl halftime.
	The 30-year-old songstress broke down into tears after returning backstage near a locker room, reported E! online.
	"She was so happy with her performance. It was everything and more than what she expected," the source said.
	The diva had gone all the way rehearsing for her aerial flips.
	But Gaga hugging one of the fans was a spur of the moment decision, the insider adds.
	"She is so emotional now and so pleased. She thanked everyone involved with this production. She is so kind and thankful to everyone working with her," the source added.

Lady Gaga burst into tears after Super Bowl performance

Actress Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter, Maddie, is reportedly in critical condition after she was badly hurt in an ATV accident.
	The 8-year-old was underwater for several minutes after an ATV she was riding flipped over, reported TMZ.
	Maddie is the niece of pop superstar Britney Spears, whose sister, Jamie Lynn, made headlines in 2007 after announcing her pregnancy.
	Jamie Lynn was just 16 when she got engaged to Casey Aldridge, the father of her child. She is now married to Jamie Watson.
	Maddie's grandfather, Jamie Spears urged the public to keep the little girl in their prayers.
	"All I can say is pray for our baby Maddie," he told E! Online.

Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter critical after ATV accident

"...And it is also possible, that Saadat Hasan dies, but Manto remains alive," and revisiting the essence of this quote by Saadat Hasan Manto, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is trying to build the writer's world around himself.
	The 42-year-old star, who will be essaying the role of the renowned short story writer in the biopic directed by Nandita Das, said he has been watching Manto's plays and reading his literature to get into the zone of his character.
	"I am preparing myself for the role of Manto. I have been watching his plays, listening to that era's music, reading Manto and about him. If I get 10-15 days before the shooting starts I will try to create his world around me by putting up posters of Ismat Chugtai and the likes in my room," Siddiqui said during Bharat Rang Mahotsav at National School of Drama.
	The movie traces the author's journey, his relationship with his wife and his life post Partition in Lahore.
	Actress Rasika Dugal will be playing Manto's wife ...

I am trying to create Manto's world around me: Nawazuddin

Singer Miley Cyrus has apparently performed Lakshmi puja.
	The 24-year-old songstress posted a picture on Instagram where one can see a traditional Hindu prayer set-up with the Goddess of Wealth being worshipped, alongside an offering of fruits and halwa with incense sticks and diyas.
	"#FruitBowl over Super... #offering," captioned the "Wrecking Ball" singer, giving a light and healthy angle to the homely function in wake of the ongoing Super Bowl 2017.
	The picture also gives a sneak peek into Miley's spiritual side showing the photographs of gurus whom she perhaps follows.
	The singer had also taken the services of a pundit to conduct the prayers.

Miley Cyrus performs Lakshmi puja

Actor Robert Pattinson was spotted with singer fiancee FKA Twigs in public for the first time after they were reported to have canceled their wedding due to family issues.
	The 30-year-old "Twilight" star and Twigs, 29, were photographed grabbing dinner in London on February 5, reported AceShowbiz.
	Pattinson went casual in a beanie and a pair of sneakers with dark jacket, while the "Two Weeks" singer looked stunning in green plunging, sleeveless top with her coat draped around her arms.
	The two have been keeping their relationship under the radar since they started dating in late 2014.

Robert Pattinson, FKA twigs spotted on dinner date

He may be giving back-to-back blockbusters, but superstar Aamir Khan says his decision to sign a project is not swayed by the money making possibilities.
	The 51-year-old actor, who has given box office successes like "3 Idiots", Dhoom 3", "PK" with "Dangal" being the latest addition, said he picks stories which touch his heart.
	"I don't choose films thinking about how much business will it do. I do films that touch my heart. When I did films like 'Sarfarosh', 'Rang De Basanti', 'Lagaan', 'Taare Zameen Par' I did not think about numbers, " Aamir said.
	The actor said the Nitish Tiwari-directed film does not have a single aspect of a Bollywood blockbuster, but he chose to do it as it satisfied his creative instincts.
	"In 'Dangal' there is no romantic song, I am playing a fat old man so this film doesn't have trappings of a blockbuster film but the kind of numbers it is doing it's great. I have never done films thinking about box office or business. I do films as a creative person," ..

Box office numbers don't influence my decision as actor: Aamir

Singer Taylor Swift has made a surprising statement during her performance at Super Bowl LI pre-party, saying she does not have any plan to go on a tour this year.
	The 27-year-old star performed at the Direct TV Super Saturday Night Concert at Club Nomadic when she revealed that her Super Bowl pre-show might be her only one in 2017, reported AceShowbiz.
	"As far as I know I'm only doing one show in 2017, and as far as I know, this is that show," Swift said, before adding, "By coming to this show tonight, you are attending of this year's tour dates."
	Dressed in a sequined and fringed short black dress, Swift lighted up the stage by performing hit numbers mostly from her albums "Red" and "1989".
	The set list included "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", "Style", "We Are Never Getting Back Together", "22" and "I Knew You Were Trouble".
	But what made Swift's performance more interesting was her acoustic rendition of ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris' hit song, "This Is What You Came ..

Taylor Swift hints Super Bowl pre-show her only gig this year

There is a sudden increase in the incidents of people taking offence on films and issuing threats to directors and Shoojit Sircar says even though the situation is difficult it is important for filmmakers to be "brave".
	Though Shoojit is vastly known for his slice-of-life dramas like "Piku" and "Vicky Donor", the director has often touched political issues with movies like "Madras Cafe" and his debut "Yahaan".
	When quizzed if it is getting tough to make films today, where a certain section of people might take offence and cause hindrance to the project, Shoojit said it is definitely the case.
	"It is becoming difficult but you have to be brave. We are no outsiders. We are a citizen of this country. I eat the same rice that you eat. We are of the same mitti. You can't be more patriotic than me," Shoojit told PTI.
	"I as a filmmaker and a citizen have a responsibility but you can't tell me 'don't do this or that,'" he added.
	The National award winning director feels it is unfortunate 

Situation tough, but filmmakers need to be brave: Shoojit

With her high-flying entrance on stage from the rooftop of Houston's NRG stadium, Pop star Lady Gaga's 13-minute Halftime performance at the Super Bowl was mic-dropping.
	Donning an embellished silver body suit, the 30-year-old star kicked off the show with a moving rendition of "This Land Is Your Land" and "God Bless America" before dropping into the arena to the synth strings of her hit track "Poker Face."
	The diva momentarily stole the attention from the Patriots and Falco when she belted her 2008 track "Just Dance".
	Gaga glided from microphone to keytar to piano throught her performance. She even gave a shout-out to her parents in the audience.
	"How ya doin' tonight, Texas, America, world. We're gonna make you feel good," Gaga screamed.
	The singer ended the show by crooning her greatest hit of all time "Bad Romance." She dropped her mic and caught a football mid-air as she jumped from the stage and fireworks signalled the end of halftime.

Lady Gaga delivers explosive performance at Super Bowl

Hollywood ace directors Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Damien Chazelle and Denis Villeneuve indirectly took a dig at Donald Trump's administration during their speech at the Directors Guild of America Awards.
	The Oscar-winner Inarritu appeared to take aim at the new US President before he presented the award to Chazelle for best feature film director. Although none of them mentioned Trump by name, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"As a filmmaker, as a Mexican, as a human being first and foremost, I feel incredibly proud, honored and humbled to have been recognized by this amazing, inclusive and diverse guild," Inarritu said on stage.
	He continued, "We all know the story being written now is really, really bad. Actually it's a bad remake of one of the worst stories of the last century. The only way we win is by telling good, complex and truthful human stories."
	Villeneuve, the French-Canadian director of Oscar-nominated film "Arrival", referred on stage to Trump's controversial ..

Inarritu, Chazelle, more take jibe at Trump during DGAs speech

"La La Land" has captured another major Hollywood trophy as Damien Chazelle took home the top honour at the 69th annual Directors Guild of America Awards.
	Chazelle, who helmed the dazzling LA-set musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, was named best feature film director at the star-studded ceremony, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	While accepting the honour Chazelle, 32, said, "I'm a movie maker because I love movies. I was three years old watching Cinderella on loop."
	"I felt that movies were powerful because they speak to everyone: all countries all cultures," he added.
	Chazelle's candy-colored love story's DGA win, coming in the wake of victories at the Golden Globes and the Producers Guild of America, further consolidates its position as the Oscar front-runner, where it has earned a record-equalling 14 nominations, including best actor and actress.
	The DGA prize is generally considered an accurate predictor for Oscar .

'La La Land' continues dance to Oscars with DGA win

With Bandra Fort as the setting, performance by live musicians and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan's return on the ramp just 46 days after giving birth to her son, the finale show of the Lakme Fashion Week presented by ace designer Anita Dongre was a night to remember.
	Kareena, who is the brand ambassador for Lakme was the muse for Dongre's Summer/Resort collection which was inspired by liquid gold/argan oil, the main component of the new range of lipsticks by the beauty company.
	The 36-year-old actress, who welcomed her son Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi in December last year, says she never felt hesitant when she was approached to be show stopper for the finale.
	"I am walking the ramp just 46 days after giving birth to my son. I don't think that it was a big deal to do. I was happy when I was approached with the idea," Kareena told PTI.
	The actress slayed the runway like a boss as she strutted her stuff wearing a white maxi dress teamed with a soft gold long jacket around the amphitheatre .

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