Excited that his next release "Runningshaadi.Com" is finally coming out, actor Amit Sadh said the "waiting period" was frustrating.
	The film has been waiting for its release for two years and will now hit cinema houses on February 17.
	"I have done a PhD in waiting. To wait for anything is painful and frustrating. It was suppose to come out after 'Kai Po Che' but that did not happen, it was to release last year but then as it is a small film so to get a right release date is a challenge," Amit told PTI.
	"The good thing is the film is releasing now. The trailer is out and it's getting overwhelming response and the vibe of the film is also spreading," he said.
	Produced by Shoojit Sircar, "Runningshaadi.Com" was scheduled to release after his debut "Kai Po Che" while female lead Taapsee Pannu had filmed it before signing "Baby".
	Though the release date kept pushing, Amit was confident that the film will release someday.
	"Over a period of time director Amit Roy and I have become good 

Wait for "Runningshaadi.Com" release was frustating: Amit Sadh

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Bollywood star John Abraham, who is the brand ambassador of Arunachal Tourism, today discussed steps to popularise state's tourism in the national and international circuits with Governor P B Acharya at Raj Bhavan here.
	Sharing his vast experience in the state since 1965 with Abraham, the Governor advised him  to take Arunachal Tourism to the countrymen and the world at large.
     "It is one of the most beautiful regions with pristine environment and wonderful people," the Governor said, a Raj Bhawan communique informed.
	The Governor suggested that while respecting the tribal sentiments and tradition, the homestays must be promoted in right approach and at reasonable cost.
     Referring to Saudi Arabia, which is rich in the world because of petroleum, Acharya said Arunachal Pradesh can be the richest state of the country due to hydropower reserve.
	He urged Abraham to highlight the other potentials of the state as the brand ambassador.
     The Governor said that even a working ...

Abraham meets Arunachal Guv to discuss its tourism potential

The stardom Salman Khan enjoys has the power to even overshadow Mila Jovovich, but the superstar had his own fan boy moment when Jackie Chan visited the country for promotion of his upcoming film "Kung Fu Yoga".
	Chan was in Mumbai last week and promoted the Indo-Chinese production along with co-actor Sonu Sood, and Salman, who was supposed to shoot for his upcoming film "Tubelight" till late in the night wrapped up the shoot to meet the action-star.
	"Salman always wanted to meet Chan. He was shooting for 'Tubelight' and he was supposed to pack up in the night but he asked people to pack up early as he wanted to meet Jackie Chan," Sonu told PTI.
	Salman, 51, who worked with Sonu in "Dabangg," has been great friends with the actor since then. The actor says Salman is as happy and excited for the film as he is.
	"He is very sweet. He gets very excited whenever something good happens in my life. I remember he was very happy when me, Jackie and he were sitting and chatting. He told ...

When Salman wrapped 'Tubelight' shoot early to meet Jackie Chan

Pakistan has allowed the screening of Indian films months after it stopped issuing letters to let distribution companies import the movies.
	The decision to allow import of Indian films was taken after a government committee held consultations with various stakeholders and recommended the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to allow screening of Bollywood movies.
	After approval by Sharif, the information ministry issued a letter late yesterday that the government is "pleased to continue the existing open policy to display all international movies (including Indian films) in Pakistani cinemas".
	According to the letter, any importers interested to get an Indian movie will make a request to ministry of information which will issues a directive to the ministry of commerce to process the same.
	It said that the importers will be allowed to screen movies only after approval from relevant censor boards of the province where the movie will be screened.
	After the government announcement, it is ...

Pak officially ends ban on import of Indian movies

Dismissing the old adage of breakfast being the healthiest meal of the day, a new study noted that it is in fact the unhealthiest meal in India.
	According to the study conducted by HealthifyMe, a mobile health and fitness company, snacks consumed during evening and morning hours make for the most unhealthy eating habits of Indians.
	"Breakfast has the highest amount of carbohydrates and fat across all the meals in a day," the study, which factored in 43 million food records of 1 million urban Indians across 200,000 locations, said.
	The survey revealed that lunch and dinner have the highest intake of vegetables, making them the healthiest meals.
	"Dinner is the most protein-heavy food of the day," it noted.
	Data also suggested that snacks are major contributors to ailments like diabetes, hypertension and obesity in the country.
	Over 70 per cent people of the sample group of the study were found either to be overweight or obese, and one-third of them were diagnosed with diabetes or .

Breakfast is the unhealthiest meal in India: new study

Actor Tiger Shroff has wished his father, Jackie Shroff happy birthday, by saying that although he has turned a year older, he will never be age.
	The "Baaghi" actor took to Twitter to share a photograph of Jackie dressed in all-black and wished the original "hero".
	The "Gardish" actor turned 60 today.
	"Happy birthday daddddyyyy @bindasbhidu long live the hero! #doesntlook60," wrote Tiger.
	The father-duo recently appeared on director-host Karan Johar's latest episode of "Koffee With Karan".
	Other Bollywood celebrities also wished Jackie as he entered the sixth decade of his life, which include filmmaker Sajid Khan, actors Anupam Kher, Rohit Roy and Vivek Oberoi.

Tiger Shroff's sweet birthday wishes for father Jackie

Actress Nicole Kidman is in early negotiations to join Warner Bros' "Aquaman".
	If things work out the 49-year-old actress will play mother of the titular superhero, played by Jason Momoa, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
	James Wan is directing the superhero film with Peter Safran producing. Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, and Rob Cowan are executive producing.
	"Aquaman" is based on the DC Comics character who's king of Atlantis, born half-human as Arthur Curry and half-Atlantean.
	Aquaman's mother is Atlanna, who has escaped the underwater kingdom and had a son with a lighthouse keeper.
	Warner Bros has set an October 5, 2018, release date for "Aquaman.

Nicole Kidman in talks to join 'Aquaman'

Hollywood star Johnny Depp is reportedly going through financial crisis and according to a lawsuit filed by the his former business management company the actor's extravagant lifestyle is responsible for the loss.
	Depp had sued The Management Group earlier this month, claiming that after he fired them, his new business manager discovered serious misconduct, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The 53-year-old actor claimed the firm collected USD 28 million in contingent fees he never agreed to, consistently failed to file or pay his taxes on time, failed to keep proper books and loaned nearly USD 10 million of his money to third parties without authorization.
	In a cross-complaint filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Joel and Robert Mandel from TMG claim they and their company did everything within their power to handle Depp's finances responsibly and repeatedly warned him that he was overspending.
	"Depp lived an ultra-extravagant lifestyle that often knowingly ...

Depp in financial crisis due to lavish lifestyle, says lawsuit

Johnny Depp in financial turmoil due to extravagant lifestyle

For their maiden show at the Lakme Fashion Week, the budding designers looked no further than the vast expanse of India and decided to keep the rich heritage of the country alive through their collection.
	Kolkata-based designer Somodeep Dutta derived inspiration from the traditional white sarees with red borders from Bengal.
	"My label revolves around my love for the culture of my land. There is a very strong influence of Bengali aesthetics in my line," said the designer who used handmade, handloom crafts and drapes in his designs.
	The collection has been inspired from the age old tradition of wearing a piece of cloth like "antariya."
	Designer duo Sanya Suri and Resham presented their line The pot plant. Through their gender fluid line they promoted 100 per cent cotton fabrics which is much needed to combat the sultry summers of the country.
	"There are so many international retailers who have come into the Indian markets. It is important to combat that. The only way to do that is .

Back to the roots-gen next designers' motto at LFW

Actor Tiger Shroff says while all the three Khans, Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir are different from each other, the latter keeps on inspiring newcomers with his work.
	Tiger says it is a dream of every artist to share the stage with Aamir.
	"All the Khans are very different from each other. They have their own unique charm. As for Aamir Khan, he keeps raising the standard with every film. For an artist like me or a newcomer like me, we can only look up to that and dream 'when will that be us someday,'" Tiger told reporters last night.
	"There's so much to learn from him. He is the encyclopedia of acting. Very honoured to be a part of the same industry as him," he added.
	The "Baaghi" star was speaking at 'Lokmat Maharashtra's Most Stylish Awards' here. Tiger received 'Most Stylish - Actor' while Sonam Kapoor bagged the most stylish Actress award.
	The 26-year-old actor is now gearing up for his forthcoming movie "Munna Micheal" which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
	"The shooting is ...

Every newcomer aspires to be like Aamir, says Tiger

Actor Inaamulhaq, who was last seen in Akshay Kumar starrer "Airlift" is all excited to be playing the role of a prisoner turned musician in "Lucknow Central" alongside Farhan Akhtar.
	Inaamulhaq played the role of a Iraqi Major Khalaf Bin Zayd in Akshay's "Airlift".
	"'Lucknow Central' is a real story based on a musical drama in jail. I am part of the band. It's a musical film so we have workshops which are music related," Inamhullaq told PTI.
	"Farhan is a very talented actor, he is very down to earth. He doesn't have the aura of being a star. We have a great team in place with actors like Deepak Dobriyal and Rajesh Sharma (of Tanu Weds Manu Returns fame), Gippy Grewal (Punjabi actor-singer), Ronit Roy etc," he said.
	Inaamulhaq is not keen on sharing details about his role but says people will be surprised to see him in this avatar.
	The "Lucknow Central" jail has been recreated in Film City for the Nikkhil Advani produced film. The shooting is underway in full swing.
	Besides ...

Inaamulhaq excited to play musician in "Lucknow Central"

Singer Alicia Keys has said that she admires Lilly Singh, famously known as "Superwoman on YouTube", for being a sport and encouraging fellow women performers to excel at their jobs.
	In an interview with Glamour magazine, the 36-year-old musician said that it is a misconception that women are catty and jealous of each other, reported People.
	"There is this fallacy about how women are catty, that we're all in competition with each other... Actually, there is this awesome performer Lilly Singh, who always does this thing: 'Shout out another girl and tell her what you love about her'," said Alicia.
	She added that it was a "good practise" since it is surprising how young women are put down by their family or at school.

Alicia Keys admires 'Superwoman' Lilly Singh

Actor Colin Farrell is in talks to star in the legal drama, "Inner City" alongside Denzel Washington.
	The 40-year-old Irish actor may star in the Dan Gilroy film where Washington plays a hard-nosed liberal lawyer who's been fighting the good fight while credit is snatched away by others at the firm, reported Variety.
	Farrell would portray another attorney at the firm.
	He was most recently seen in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", a spin-off from the "Harry Potter" franchise.
	Farrell also finished filming Clint Eastwood's movie "The Beguiled", also starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning.

Colin Farrell may join Denzel Washington in 'Inner City'

She sang her way through the 70s and 80s, before quitting playback for Bollywood films at her peak in the 90s, and Anuradha Paudwal says she always wanted to leave the game when on the top.
	Anuradha first sang a shloka in the 1973 "Abhimaan", starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya, following up with films like "Kalicharan", "Aap Beati" and the blockbuster, "Hero".
	It was, however, in the 90s where the 64-year-old singer came up with consecutive hits in "Aashiqui", "Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahi" and "Saajan".
	"I had decided to give up film singing much before 'Aashiqui' and 'Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahi'. But I had decided that I will give it up when I am at my peak," Anuradha told PTI.
	When asked why did she want to leave at her peak, the singer added, "Because you should be missed."
	Her decision to quit singing for films came as a surprise for many but Anuradha says nobody was privy to her idea.
	"Nobody knew. I didn't discuss it with anyone. It was only between me and my God. I'd rather be ...

Wanted to quit playback singing at my peak: Anuradha Paudwal

Singer-actress Sophie Choudry says while most Bollywood celebrities are aware of fashion trends, there are very few who actually have a personal style.
	Sophie, however, feels that thanks to the various fashion portals and strict vigilante at airports by shutterbugs, actors are now making an extra effort to look good and have even hired stylists to design their travel attires.
	"Bollywood has absolutely become fashion conscious. When I moved here from London 10 years ago, people weren't so aware of fashion and more importantly style. Today it's gone to the other extreme. Why would you need a stylist to dress you for a plane journey? Surely you can figure that out on your own," Sophie told PTI.
	"But that's the problem, most people may be aware of fashion trends but they don't have personal style. I'm glad, however, that thanks to various fashion blogs, people are making the effort to dress better! I will never be able to get on board with Mumbai's Jhallla style."
	Sophies choice of ...

Most Bollywood stars don't have personal style: Sophie Choudry

Singer Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh have become proud parents to triplets.
	The musician's representative confirmed to Vanity Fair on January 31 that the couple welcomed three babies this month, reported E! News.
	The rep, however, didn't disclose the genders and names of the triplets, but said, "The family is healthy and happy."
	In September 2016, Pharrell-Helen broke the news that they were expecting for the second time but they did not reveal that they were expecting triplets.
	They have been married since 2013 and also have an eight-year-old son Rocket Williams.

Pharrell Williams, wife become parents to triplets

The Directors Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guilds have denounced President Donald Trump's controversial executive order barring people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US, calling it "un-American" and against the idea of "equality of opportunity."
	Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, whose movie "The Salesman" is nominated in the best foreign film category, has already announced that he will boycott the Academy Awards due to the order as it would have prevented him and his team from entering the US.
	The 16, 000 member strong DGA said "open exchange of art" is at the core of what cinema and television are about and the January 27 order prevents this.
	"The DGA strongly believes that artists - regardless of their national origin, faith, or gender - should be able to come to the United States to showcase their work. Policies that prevent this, without due consideration, should be of concern to all who care about art and cinema.
	"The open exchange of art ..

American cinema guilds, SAG-AFTRA denounce Trump's executive

Jon Stewart stopped by friend Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' to mock US President Donald Trump and his controversial executive order banning immigrants from seven Muslim majority countries.
	 Stewart, 54, was dressed in a fur wig and a red tie so long that it reached the ground, apparently going for Trump's look at the inauguration ceremony.
	When asked by his former Daily Show correspondent if this was his Trump impression, he said, "I thought this is how men dress now. The president sets men's fashion... And I saw the inauguration, super long tie, dead animal on head, boom!"
	Discussing the US prez's eyebrow-raising executive order, Stewart said, "He's got more. Trust me, he's got more."
	Stewart joked that Trump has ordered China to deliver their Great Wall to the US and the cost will be borne by Mexico as it will be cash on delivery.

Jon Stewart dons Trump-style wardrobe for 'The Late Show'

Actor Hugh Jackman has made a shocking confession that he was "struggling" and "nervous" when he had started filming "X-Men" back in the year 2000.
	Speaking at the Producers Guild Awards, the 48-year-old Australian star revealed that the studio was not going gaga over his performance as Wolverine when the first movie of the Marvel franchise began shooting about 18 years ago, reported E! News.
	Jackman said, "I was kind of struggling, to be honest. It was the first movie I had ever done in America. I was pretty tight. I was nervous. I was average, to be honest, at best."
	But it was a turnaround for the Australian actor when studio executive Tom Rothman sat down with him about a month into the shooting of the film.
	The "Wolverine" star admitted, "He told me that he believed in me, that from the moment he'd seen my tape he had a gut feeling I was the guy, but watching my dailies was like watching someone put a lampshade over a light."
	With things turning in Jackman's favour over ...

Hugh Jackman confesses he was "struggling" before 'X-Men'

The filming of stand-alone 'Star Wars film II' centring on Han Solo is officially underway.
	Marking the production kick-off, co-director Chris Miller shared the very first photo from the film's set on Twitter.
	Miller captioned the photo, "Han First Shot."
	The photo also revealed the working title of the Han Solo standalone picture.
	It has been tentatively named "Star Wars: Red Cup".
	This follows the tradition of giving strange titles for 'Star Wars' films during production.
	"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was previously given "Space Bear" as the working title.
	Meanwhile, "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" was shot under the working title "Blue Harvest".

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