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 .

New mommy Kareena rules runway at LFW finale show

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Singer Perrie Edwards put all break-up rumours with soccer star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to rest when they shared a kiss in Paris.
	The Little Mix musician took to Instagram to post their photograph kissing each other with the Eiffel Tower adding the romantic feel to the background.
	She captioned the picture as, "Him".
	Perrie and Alex, both 23, first sparked the news of their link-up in last November.
	But the couple has managed to stay out of spotlight till now.
	Perrie was in a relationship with former One Direction star Zayn Malik but they parted ways in 2015.

Perrie Edwards shares romantic kiss with beau Alex in Paris

Comedian Patton Oswalt has revealed drug overdose as the cause of death of his wife Michelle McNamara.
	The "Veep" star said in a statement that the coroners had told him that a mixture of drugs clubbed with an unknown medical condition were responsible for her passing, reported Variety.
	"We learned today the combination of drugs in Michelle's system, along with a condition we were unaware of, proved lethal," said Oswalt.
	He further said that blockages, along with medications like Adderall, Xanax and pain medication Fentanyl claimed McNamara's life.
	McNamar was crime writer best known for her website TrueCrimeDiary. She passed away at the age of 46 on April 21 last year.

Patton Oswalt reveals wife's cause of death

Amanda Seyfried's fiance Thomas Sadoski says he is proud of the actress for being an "incredible" mother to their unborn baby.
	The couple is expecting their first child together and Sadoski is in awe of his bride-to-be, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	"I'm more excited to be a father with Amanda as my partner than I've ever been about anything in my entire life. I couldn't be more proud of her for who she is as a mom already.
	"I spend a lot my time looking at this bump that's growing inside of her. And talking to that child, going, 'You have no idea how lucky you are to have a mom like this.' She's incredible," the 40-year-old actor said.
	Seyfried and Sadoski began their relationship in early 2016, before confirming their engagement last September.
	The couple revealed in November that they were expecting a child.

Amanda Seyfried is already an incredible mom: Thomas Sadoski

Actress Milla Jovovich says that doing action sequences have made her more agile with domestic chores after doing "Resident Evil" films.
	The 41-year-old actress has said that her extensive fight training has helped her a lot in other areas of life and she is capable of using both both hands now, reported FemaleFirst.
	"I'm practically ambidextrous now. I can shoot, twirl swords, even do the hoovering with both hands," said Jovovich.
	The actress is used to doing her stunts on her own and starts prepping for the film months before the shooting begins at what she refers to as "Camp Evil".

I'm practically ambidextrous now: Milla Jovovich

Ryan Gosling is one of the top contenders for best actor at this years Academy awards, but the actor is not sure if his lady love Eva Mendes would be his Oscar date.
	The 36-year-old actor, who is nominated for his role in musical "La La Land," said he still doesn't know if his partner will join him on what can be the biggest nights of his life, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	 "Oh, I'm not sure. It's still a little while away," Gosling said when asked if his longtime love would be joining him at the Oscars.
	The father of two also shared that Mendes came up with one of most memorable lines of "La La Land".
	"'LA worships everything and values nothing.' That was something my lady said to me one day and I thought it was so funny I asked her if I could put it in the movie.
	"She was kidding, but it's a funny thing to say... I loved when she said it, because it's funny enough to have some truth to it, you know? But it's obviously a joke, so it just seemed appropriate for the movie.

Ryan Gosling not sure if Eva Mendes will join him at Oscars

Singer John Legend says that he was jealous of actor Ryan Gosling on the sets of the Oscar-nominated film, "La La Land".
	The 38-year-old musician who starred in the musical as Keith, alongside Gosling said he was green with envy when he saw the actor play piano effortlessly, reported FemaleFirst.
	"The fact that he learnt as well as he did is pretty impressive for someone who didn't normally ... In fact I was a little bit jealous," said Legend.
	The "All of Me" singer added, "He works so hard, I haven't seen any of his flaws yet!"
	Legend also said that he has been Gosling's fan for quite some time and was excited to work with him.

When Ryan Gosling made John Legend 'jealous'

Singer John Legend says he is happy for Beyonce after she announced that she was expecting twins with husband Jay Z.
	The 36-year-old musician expressed his happiness over the "Formation" singer's second pregnancy at his Super Bowl commercial launch party for LIFEWTR, reported ET Online.
	"I'm happy for them. It's a beautiful thing. They already know that though. They already have a wonderful daughter, they know what it feels like, and I'm excited for them," Legend said.
	Beyonce announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post which went viral barely hours after going online.
	The singer already has a daughter Blue Ivy, 5.

John Legend excited for Beyonce's pregnancy

Actress Selma Blair is grateful to her fans for their undying support when she recently suffered from a breakdown.
	The 44-year-old star poured her heart out on Instagram where she described the incident which left her crying in public.
	"Ok. So my head is still pounding. I drove away from a gas pump with the nozzle still in. I was chastised for wearing fur but that was weird cause it was teddy bear fur. And then I paid for the broken pump so that was over a 500 dollar tank of gas. Felt awful for being so absent minded.
	"Then I burst into tears in front of barista after ordering and made everyone uncomfortable. Still crying. And I ran out of dog food. And excedrin. Can I have someone say this will pass? #waytogo #crapday #stillgrateful #makemelaughplease #timetoplaywithmylittleone," Blair wrote.
	A day later, the actress appeared in better spirits spending time with her son Arthur Bleick and friends.

When Selma Blair 'burst into tears in front of barista'

Actor Ralph Fiennes is all set to direct "The White Crow," a film which centres on the life story of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
	The 54-year-old actor will helm the movie which is based on Julie Kavanagh's book 'Rudolf Nureyev: The Life', reported Variety.
	"This is a story of an uncompromising spirit, of homeland and ideologies that restrict, and of friendship. It is, equally, a tale about the life and ballet culture he left behind in Russia," Fiennes said.
	Russian dancer Oleg Ivenko will essay the role of Nureyev and Adele Exarchopoulos plays Clara Sain.
	This will be Fiennes' third film as director after "The Invisible Woman" (2013) and "Coriolanus" (2011).

Ralph Fiennes to direct 'The White Crow'

Actor Ryan Reynolds says that his actress wife Blake Lively is way better in the kissing department than actor friend Andrew Garfield.
	While receiving Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals group award, the 40-year-old actor admitted that although Garfield is a great kisser but not better than his wife, reported US Magazine.
	"I'm going to go with my wife on that one, for a number of reasons. Make no mistake, Andrew Garfield is a wonderful kisser. Very generous," Reynolds said.
	Earlier this week, Garfield joked that kissing the "Deadpool" star at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards was "a ridiculous thing".

Blake is a better kisser than Andrew, says Ryan Reynolds

With Bandra Fort as the backdrop, performance by live musicians and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan's return to the ramp just 45 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, which is 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 show.
	"I am walking the ramp just 45 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 ...

New mommy Kareena rules runway at LFW finale

Coming back to his alma mater, Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels National School of Drama (NSD) gave him everything that people in Bollywood don't have.
	Speaking here at NSD during Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the college's annual theatre festival, Siddiqui said, "The confidence that helped me to keep fighting came from the fact that NSD gives you what Bollywood people don't have."
	"When I left NSD I was full of confidence that I will show the world, but then I realised it was not that easy. However, after failing for a couple of times instead of taking the blame on myself I would ask myself 'who are these people that are taking my audition, are they even capable of understanding my acting?'," he added.
	After leaving the drama school in 1996, the 42-year-old actor first appeared on the screen with a one scene role in movie "Sarfarosh" in 1999.
	For the next ten years he got similar roles till Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur" paved a stronger path for him. The actor said that Kashyap's films .

NSD gives us what Bollywood people don't have: Nawazuddin

Actress Taapsee Pannu feels the country could progress fast on the path of digital economy if there is active participation of young and educated people.
	The actress says when the currency denomination of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 were declared illegal tender last year, she did face some issues.
	"Initially yes, because there were toll booths and all these flyovers, where you need to pay and go ahead which used to have long cues and we used to get delayed to go," she said.
	"Apart from that, not really because from my groceries to my bills, I pay everything digitally. So not that, but yeah, traffic jams and all happened because of that," Taapsee told PTI.
	When asked if she sees India going fully digital, Taapsee said it can happen rapidly if the young and educated help spread the awareness.
	"We have already moved quite fast in the last couple of years. If we keep going at this pace and if we have this young generation helping out the older and the rural sector, then for sure," she ...

Digital India can be achieved with people's support: Taapsee

Actor Akshay Kumar has released the first look of "Naam Shabana", which stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead role.
	The 49-year-old actor took to Twitter to share the maiden poster of the film, which shows the "Pink" actress going all-out for action sequences.
	"Shabana reminds me of a quote,'The only time a woman is helpless is when her nail polish is drying!' Sharing the #NaamShabanaPoster, more soon," wrote the actor.
	The poster also shows actor Manoj Bajpayee and south star Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Akshay, Danny Denzongpa and Anupam Kher.
	The film is a spin-off based on Taapsee's character in 2015 action movie "Baby", which starred Akshay in the lead.
	Taapsee tweeted the poster and wrote, "You know where she belongs, but you don't know her journey! #NaamShabanaPoster."
	Kher also wrote on Twitter, "Here is d first poster of #NaamShabana. Brilliance begins. Jai Ho.:) @BajpayeeManoj @PlanC_Studios @RelianceEnt @akshaykumar @tapseepannu".
	While Bajpayee tweeted, "She is aware ...

Akshay Kumar unveils Taapsee-starrer 'Naam Shabana' first look

Director Kabir Khan says his upcoming film "Tubelight" featuring Salman Khan required superstar like Shah Rukh Khan for the guest appearance.
	The movie will see the two stars come together after a gap of 15 years. They were last seen together in full-fledged roles in "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam" that released in 2002.
	"It's an interesting, exciting role. It's a cameo that was screaming for a superstar. I went to Shah Rukh and told him that there is a cameo role for him and he graciously said yes and did it," Kabir told reporters here at the success party of "Dangal" last night.
	According to reports, SRK will play a magician in the film, but Kabir chose to not leak out any details about the role.
	"It's a magician or something else... Let it all stay at rumour levels only. I can't say anything about it (role)," he said.
	When asked if Hrithik Roshan will be playing the lead role in his next project, the filmmaker said nothing has been finalised yet.
	 "I don't announce my next film till 

'Tubelight' cameo was meant for a superstar, says Kabir Khan

Shah Rukh Khan plays a dwarf in director Aanand L Rai's next project and the superstar says he has already started prepping for the role.
	This is the first time the 51-year-old actor has collaborated with Rai for a feature film project. Shah Rukh says his look in the movie will be very different from Kamal Haasan's "Appu Raja".
	"My look is very different from Kamal Hassan's in 'Appu Raja'. We have done the test, we are through with the trailers. We will be releasing it (look) properly.
	"It's important that the audience accepts our effort. I think we will be begin (prep) work in a day or two," Shah Rukh told PTI when asked if his look will be on the lines of Haasan's popular character.
	SRK said that the team will start filming the project next month.
	"I think we will start shooting from March 21 and it will go on for five-six months or maybe take some more time," he said
	As per reports, the film is titled "Bandhua" but Shah Rukh said the team is yet to zero in on the title.
	"We .

My look in Aanand's film different from 'Appu Raja': Shah Rukh

In sync with the global trend, readers were treated with Bengali graphics of popular adventure, thriller and ghost tales in the 41st Kolkata Book Fair which concluded today.
	The popular hunting tales in jungles, an all time favourite of Bengali readers, by Hemendra Kumar Roy as well as exploits of sleuth Dipak Chatterjee by Swapan Kumar were all reproduced as comics with illustrations in the stall of popular Bengali children's magazine 'Sandesh'.
	The magazine bears the name of Bengali limerick creator Sukumar Ray and his filmmaker son Satyajit Ray.
	"More than 30 illustrations including Goenda Dipak Chatterjee, a.K.A Bajpakhi (the hawk) by Swapan Kumar have been served on the platter of Bengali fiction-adventure tale lovers and vanished from selves in past 11 days. We are doing this on such scale for the first time," Biswadev Gangopadhyay said on behalf of Book Firm.
	Book Firm also introduced coffee mugs where pictures of popular comic characters 'Batul The Great' by well-known ...

Kolkata Book Fair concludes, graphic books the new rage

Filmmaker Karan Johar says superstar Aamir Khan's attempt to bring out of the box subjects on-screen, has given Indian cinema a new dimension.
	The 44-year-old director said the credit of people opening up to make content driven films should be given to Aamir, who started the trend with his films like "Taare Zameen Par" , "Rang De Basanti", "Dil Chahta Hai," among others.
	"The subjects Aamir picks are nice, he has given mainstream cinema a new identity. And because of him today we see different kinds of films being made like 'Pink,' 'Kapoor and Sons,' 'Neerja'. I think we must give credit to Aamir Khan for changing the language of cinema and given a new voice," Karan said at the "Dangal" success bash.
	The "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" helmer, who is also a close friend of Aamir, 51, said the actor never works for awards.
	"I don't think Aamir made 'Lagaan' for Academy Awards but still that film had got nominated and won a lot of international acclaim. I think 'Dangal' should win all awards ..

Aamir Khan has given Indian cinema a new voice: Karan Johar

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says that the shadow of his superstardom has loomed upon his actor son, Abhishek Bachchan from the moment he was born.
	In an emotional blog post that the 74-year-old actor said that Abhishek became a celebrity even before he knew what was the essence of the word.
	Drawing from his personal experience, Bachchan wrote, "I was born, Bachchan ji's son .. A celebrity even before I knew how to spell the word... Abhishek was born as Amitabh Bachchan's son... A celebrity even before he could find out what it meant."
	He added that the responsibility and expectations of being a son of a public figure is a burden, which Abhishek till date, continues to bear.
	"My father a known respected and public figure name, there was always those unwritten behavioural compulsions that were needed to be adhered to, to follow certain social norms, moral and cultural in keeping with the surname...Abhishek had to go through the same...And still does.

Abhishek still bears burden of being a 'Bachchan', says Big B

Actress Shweta Tripathi says she doesn't have a problem doing "glamorous" roles but would prefer to pick characters which challenge her as an artist.
	Debuting with the 2015 Neeraj Ghaywan film "Masaan" and featuring in the recent release "Haraamkhor", Shweta says she is aware of the perception of her being a 'serious actress' but will not do conventional heroine roles to break out of the image.
	"I get approached by people describing the role by saying 'its glamourous', when I ask for the script I hear 'Ya we will send but it's glamorous.' I don't have any problem doing 'glamorous' role but give me some meat in it. I can't do it for the sake of it.
	"I refuse to settle for something which doesn't challenge me. I don't mind doing a one-scene or one-line film but it needs to be impactful," Shweta told PTI.
	The actress feels the reason for the absence of strong women characters is the lack of female writers in Bollywood.
	"We can count on our fingers the number of women centric works ..

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