Actress Deepika Padukone says she is in "state of shock" over the attack on director Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the shooting of his directorial venture "Padmavati" in Jaipur.
	The 31-year-old actress, who is playing the lead role of Rani Padmavati in the film, expressed her anger in a series of tweets.
	"In a state of shock!deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday's events!#Padmavati," Deepika wrote.
	The actress assured that the team behind the film is not distorting any historical facts and their aim is to bring on-screen the story of "courageous and powerful" Padmavati.
	"As Padmavati I can assure you that there is absolutely no distortion of history.#Padmavati
	"Our only endeavour is & has always been to share with the world the story of this courageous & powerful woman in the purest form there is," she wrote.
	Bhansali, was shooting for his new film in Jaipur's Jaigarh Fort, when he was assaulted by activists of a Rajput community group, Karni Sena, who also ...

In a state of shock: Deepika on 'Padmavati' on-set ruckus

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Actress Adah Sharma says her "Commando 2" co-star Vidyut Jammwal is really good at action and watching him do that was nothing less than inspiring.
	Adah says though she wasn't intimidated by the actor, it was exciting to watch the kind of stunts he pulled for the action-thriller.
	"It wasn't intimidating. We are not competing or anything like that. But just watching him do that was inspiring. I've been doing gymnastics since I was three. So, watching someone flying up and all is exciting to see," Adah told PTI.
	"The stuff he does is very cool and it is quite inspiring to have someone like him on sets. You see the dedication he puts to do it and I am happy it's coming across on screen."
	Directed by Deven Bhojani and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film is a sequel to the 2013 film "Commando."
	The "Hasee Toh Phasee" star says she had to keep certain things in her mind, like holding a gun properly, since she is playing an encounter specialist in the film.
	"I will be doing ...

Watching Vidyut do action was inspiring: Adah Sharma

Actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt are set to appear on filmmaker Karan Johar's chat show "Koffee With Karan".
	Varun took to Twitter and shared some pictures with Karan and Alia from the set.
	The 29-year-old actor wrote, "Badri, Karan Johar aur dulhania (bride) 'Koffee With Karan' special episode. When class meets mass."
	The duo will be seen in the second film in the "Dulhania" franchise produced by Karan. The first in the series was 2014 movie, "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania".
	This is both Alia and Varun's second appearance on this season of the series.
	While the 23-year-old actress appeared in the first episode of the season, alongside her "Dear Zindagi" co-star Shah Rukh Khan, Varun teamed up with Arjun Kapoor for the third episode.
	Karan had given both Alia and Varun their first break in in 2012's "Student of the Year". The movie also marked the debut of Sidharth Malhotra.

Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt to appear on 'Koffee With Karan'

The Batsuit worn by Michael Keaton in 1992 superhero film "Batman Returns" sold at auction for USD 41,250.
	According to the Nate D Sanders Auction website, the costume is displayed on a mannequin with the chiseled likeness of Keaton.
	 It stands at approximately 6-foot-5 and is displayed on a 2-inch gray and white mounted base with Batman Returns titled on the front center.
	Original parts of the Batsuit that were featured in the film include the cowl, cape and body.
	"Batman Returns" reached audiences on June 19, 1992. It earned USD 45.69 million across 2,644 theaters during its first weekend - the highest-grossing opening weekend of any film up to that point in time.

Michael Keaton's 'Batman Returns' Batsuit sells for USD 41000'

"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston is set to make his UK stage debut, starring as Howard Beale in the theatre adaptation of 1976 film, "Network".
	Lee Hall (Billy Elliott) has penned the new adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky's Oscar-winning screenplay, a dark satire on the unscrupulous ratings hunger of American network television and the vanishing line between news and entertainment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Ivo van Hove will stage the play's world premiere at the National Theatre in London, beginning performances in November.
	Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film starred Peter Finch, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall and Beatrice Straight.

Bryan Cranston to play Howard Beale on London Stage

Actor Anupam Kher has finished shooting for Akshay Kumar-starrer "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha".
	The 61-year-old actor took to Twitter to share the news and posted pictures from the set of the film.
	"It is a wrap. Great being part of #ToiletEkPremKatha," wrote Kher.
	The actor added that it was fun working on the Shree Narayan Singh-directed film as the project promotes a social cause.
	Kher also said that it was his 20th movie with Akshay.
	"Entertainment mixed (with) a cause doubles the joy. My 20th film with @akshaykumar... #JoyRide," he tweeted.
	The film, which is based on cleanliness drive, "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan", also stars Bhumi Pedneka.

Anupam Kher wraps up 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' shoot

Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee has one regret in life - he could not portray the character of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" which fascinates him the most.
	"One of my regrets remain not to be able to portray Hamlet, the Shakespearean character which fascinates me the most," said Soumitra, the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, who is equally proficient both on-stage and screen.
	Had he been younger by 50 years, he would have opted for the role of Hamlet, the 82-year-old said at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet yesterday.
	Soumitra had essayed the the protagonist's role in theatre production "Raja Lear," based on Shakespeare's "King Lear" in 2011.
        "I wish I could do more Shakespeare," Soumitra said describing King Lear as his second most favourite character.
	"Shakespeare and his works left an indelible impression on me for their universal appeal. I can utter 'to be or not to be' a thousand times sitting on roof top," Soumitra said.
         On contemporising Shakespearean works he ...

Soumitra Chatterjee regrets not doing 'Hamlet'

Southern star Kamal Haasan has wished his daughter, Shruti Haasan on her birthday saying that she has come far but there's still a long way to go.
	The 62-year-old legend took to Twitter to wish the actress-singer on her 30th birthday.
	"Happy birthday Lady. Shruti. You've done well. Remember it is just the beginning. Love you... Bapu," wrote Kamal.
	Shruti too took social media to wish herself birthday. She also thanked "my love" for a Vivienne Westwood luxury bag, Anglomania, of which she posted a photo too.
	"Happy birthday to me - and Thankyou my love for reminding me to keep my feet on the ground and learning the value of flying - couldn't do it without you," Shruti wrote.
	On January 27, Shruti had posted a picture on Instagram telling that she will celebrate her birthday in Chennai with family and friends.
	"Chennai calling #itsmybirthdayitsmybirthday #happyheart #celebrate #life #love #family #friends," captioned Shruti.
	Shruti will star in "Behen Hogi Teri", alongside ...

Kamal Haasan's sweet birthday message for daughter Shruti

A joint public memorial will be held for actress Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds on March 25.
	The service will take place at the Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, reported Variety.
	The announcement was made by Todd Fisher, Carrie's brother and Debbie's son, on his website.
	"We will be celebrating their lives with friends, family members, and the people who loved them, you. The service will begin at 1:00 PM and immediately afterwards, those who want to walk to their final resting place are welcome to do so," Todd wrote.
	The statement was made exactly a month after Fisher died after suffering a heart attack at age 60 on December 27 last year.
	Her mother, Reynolds had passed the very next day of Carrie's death.
	A private funeral for Reynolds was held on January 6.

Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds' memorial date announced

Legendary actress Judy Garland's remains have been removed from her resting place in New York.
	The actress' ashes are being flown to Los Angeles via John F Kennedy Airport, after which where she will be re-interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, confirmed People magazine.
	The decision has been taken because her previous burial place did not have enough room for plots for her children (including actress Liza Minnelli) and grandchildren to be buried with her.
	"The Wizard of Oz" star died at 47 from an an accidental barbiturate overdose in London in 1969.

Judy Garland's remains moved to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Mischa Barton has been released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center here following her hospitalization and the actress says she was drugged while celebrating her 31st birthday the night before the incident.
	The "OC" star was admitted to the hospital after reports were filed to police of a woman yelling loudly in a West Hollywood neighborhood early Thursday morning, reported People magazine.
	Barton reportedly went willingly to the hospital when authorities arrived at her apartment.
	"On the evening of the 25th, I went out with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday. While having drinks, I realized that something was not right as my behavior was becoming erratic and continued to intensify over the next several hours.
	"I voluntarily went to get professional help, and I was informed by their staff that I had been given GHB. After an overnight stay, I am home and doing well," the actress said in the statement.
	GHB is a depressant, also known as a "date rape drug", similar to ...

Mischa Barton released from hospital, say she was drugged

Actress Whoopi Goldberg has said that she is a fashion nightmare.
	As a keynote speaker at the Fashion Group International's Rising Star Awards, the 61-year-old actress said that no wardrobe seems to come together when she needs to dress up, reported PageSix.
	"Normally, when you see me, I am fashion's biggest nightmare. Nothing seems to match or come together," said Whoopi.
	She encouraged fashion designers to experiment and discover different paths into fashion for "today's weird direction is next year's normal".
	"Fashion is starting to look a little bit beige... Please don't make us look beige. Do not be afraid to go in a weird, different direction...

Whoopi Goldberg calls herself 'fashion's biggest nightmare'

Actress Barbara Hale, who was famous for playing the loyal legal secretary Della Street on the long-running TV series "Perry Mason" has passed at 94.
	The icon died on January 27 at her home in California's Sherman Oaks, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	 Hale's son, actor William Katt confirmed her death on Facebook.
	Remembering his mother, Katt wrote that she was, "A wonderful actress and smart business woman she was most of all a treasure as a friend and mother!"
	Hale featured in all nine seasons of "Perry Mason", starring opposite Raymond Burr, which aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. She won her Emmy for the same in the year 1959.
	The actress hailed from DeKalb, Illinois. In her initial stint in career, Hale worked as a contract player for RKO and Columbia.
	Before she landed the role of Della Street, she had appeared in films like "Higher and Higher", "West of the Pecos", and "A Lion Is In the Streets".
	She was married to actor Bill Williams, with whom she featured in "The Clay ..

Emmy-winning actress Barbara Hale dead at 94

Singer Selena Gomez and The Weeknd were spotted holidaying in Italy.
	The couple traveled to the Italian city of Florence where they dined at Trattoria Borgo Antico for lunch, reported E! online.
	Plenty of pictures have popped up on social media, showing Selena and The Weeknd in the airport and getting into a car in an Italian piazza.
	Pictures of their date night at Dave and Buster's in Los Angeles, are also surfacing online.
	"Selena looked so happy and Abel was very chill, very relaxed. They held hands as they left and it was very warm, you can tell they are really enjoying each other's company...(Selena) seems very at ease with him and you can still see the stars in her eyes. They are clearly smitten!" a source said.
	 The duo was spotted kissing outside of LA hotspot Giorgio Baldi as well.
	"He really likes her. They text every day. They have a really sexy and flirty relationship. They laugh and like each other's personalities," the source added.

Selena Gomez, The Weeknd's romantic Italian getaway

Actors Ethan Hawke and Noomi Rapace are set to star in thriller "Stockholm".
	The movie will be helmed and written by Robert Budreau, while Scott Aversano and Will Russell-Shapiro serve as executive producers, reported Deadline.
	"Stockholm" is inspired by a true criminal event that happened more than four decades ago, which was documented in Daniel Lang's New Yorker article. In 1973, a bank heist occurred in Stockholm, and the hostages, who became bonded with the robbers, eventually turned against authorities.
	Hawke, who was nominated for Oscar for his role in "Boyhood", previously teamed up with Budreau in the Chet Baker biopic "Born to be Blue".
	There is still no word on the characters portrayed by Hawke and Rapace, but the movie is scheduled to start its production in April.

Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace to star in 'Stockholm'

Actress Millie Bobby Brown is set to join the cast of "Godzilla" sequel.
	The "Stranger Things" star is set to star in "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," Legendary's sequel to its 2014 kaiju reboot, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Michael Dougherty is directing the movie and co-wrote the script with Zach Shields.
	Plot and character details have yet to be revealed for "King of the Monsters," which is set for March 22, 2019 release.

Millie Bobby Brown to star in 'Godzilla' sequel

Legendary British actor John Hurt, best known for playing a drug addict in "Midnight Express," Kane in "Alien," the title character in "The Elephant Man," and Winston Smith in "1984" has died. He was 77.
	Hurt's agent confirmed the actor's death, reported Variety.
	No cause of death was immediately known, but Hurt revealed in 2015 that he was battling pancreatic cancer.
	The actor first came to prominence after appearing in the best picture Oscar-winning "A Man of All Seasons" in 1966.
	Hurt, who decided against a career as an art teacher to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, appeared in countless TV and film roles, including roles in Michael Cimino's "Heaven's Gate," Stephen Frears' "The Hit," Sam Peckinpah's "The Osterman Weekend" and the 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four," where Hurt played the novel's protagonist Winston Smith.
	Hurt's portrayal of imprisoned heroin addict Max in 1978's "Midnight Express" netted the actor his first Golden Globe and 

John Hurt,'Elephant Man' Actor, dead at 77

Robin Thicke has canceled an appearance during NHL All-Star weekend amid his custody battle with ex-wife Paula Patton.
	The singer was previously scheduled to honor his late father Alan Thicke at NHL100 Gala, reported People magazine.
	Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky replaced Robin.
	"My friend Alan Thicke would have loved to be here tonight with so many of the great players that he admired. I am extremely honored to be included on this amazing list, I only wish that everyone of the players could have been here tonight.
	"So with the help of my friend John (Ondrasik) let's pay tribute to the players we've lost who have earned a place on the Great 100 list. Alan this is for you," Gretzky said.
	It is still unclear if the 39-year-old singer will participate as assistant coach for 2017 NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout competition, in which his half-brother Carter, 19, is slated to play.
	The couple's custody dispute has become increasingly fraught after a LA judge denied Patton's request to ..

Robin Thicke cancels NHL all-star weekend appearance

Veteran actress Carrie Fisher wanted her "Star Wars" co-star and former flame Harrison Ford to serenade the audience during her in memoriam at Oscar.
	In an April 2010 interview recently resurfaced by ABC News, Fisher revealed she got the idea watching that year's tribute to John Hughes, in which a group of actors who had appeared in his films joined together onstage during the video montage.
	"I asked him (at a party) if he would be in my death reel, and if he would sing. It's just something I want," the actress had said.
	"He's going to sing 'Melancholy Wookiee,'" Fisher joked. Asked if she had ever heard Ford sing, she quipped, "No, and I don't think we're missing much."
	This is not the only time Fisher made a posthumous request before her death last month. She once wrote that she wanted her obituary to read she was "drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra."
	Fisher, best known to her fans as Princess Leia from 'Star Wars', died at age 60 after suffering cardiac arrest while 

Fisher wanted Harrison Ford to sing for her Oscar death reel

Barbara Hale, a movie actress who found her most famous role on television as steadfast secretary Della Street in the long-running "Perry Mason" series, has died. She was 94.
	Hale was surrounded by family when she died Thursday at her Los Angeles area home, said Jaqueline Stander, an agent for Hale's son, actor William Katt ("The Greatest American Hero," ''Carrie").
	"She was gracious and kind and silly and always fun to be with," Katt posted on his Facebook page Thursday, calling Hale a wonderful actress and a "treasure as a friend and mother." Stander declined to provide the cause of death.
	Hale appeared in "Perry Mason" on CBS from 1957 to 1966, winning an Emmy as best actress in 1959. When the show was revived in 1985 on NBC as an occasional TV movie, she again appeared in court at the side of the ever-victorious lawyer played by Raymond Burr.
	She continued her role after Burr died in 1993 and was replaced by Hal Holbrook for the movies that continued into 1995.
	Hale was born .

'Perry Mason' actress Barbara Hale dies at 94

A host of Bollywood celebrities including filmmakers Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap and Mukesh Bhatt today condemned the attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali by activists of a Rajput community during the shooting of a film, and called for a united stand by the film industry to ensure safety of artists.
	A group of activists force-stopped the shooting of "Padmavati", being helmed by the National Award-winning filmmaker, by vandalising the movie set at Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur and also assaulted him, alleging distortion of facts.
	Johar, who recently faced the ire of a right wing organisation during the released of his film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", said he could understand what Bhansali must be going through.
	"Having been through many instances of turmoil during a film shoot or release...I understand Sanjay's emotion at this point...I stand by him," Johar said.
	Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap also exhorted the industry to unite. "Can once the whole film industry come together and take a stand, and refuse 

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