Bollywood celebrities bid a tearful adieu to veteran actor Om Puri as his last rites were performed here this evening.
	The 66-year-old actor died of heart attack this morning at his residence leaving not only his family, close friends and colleagues from film industry but also personalities from the world of politics in shock.
	The last rites started around 6.45 pm and were conducted by Puri's son Ishaan at the Oshiwara crematorium.
	His admirers lined up on the streets to catch a glimpse of the noted star. At around 6pm the actor's body was taken in an ambulance from his residence in suburban Andheri to the crematorium. Before leaving from his residence, a small puja was also performed.
	Puri's estranged wife Nandita, son Ishsan accompanied the body along with filmmaker friend Ashok Pandit.
	Celebrities like Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Irrfan, Gulzar, Shakti Kapoor, Prakash Jha, Satish Kaushik, Ranvir Shorey, Abhishek Chaubey, ...

Actor Om Puri cremated

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Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao today announced exemption of entertainment tax (ET) for actor Balakrishna-starring Telugu film "Gautamiputra Satakarni".
	The actor, an MLA from Andhra Pradesh and brother-in-law of AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, met KCR at Pragathi Bhavan and requested that his film "Gautamiputra Satakarni" be exempted from the ET, as it is a historical film, a press release from the government said.
	"Responding to Balskrishna's request, the Chief Minister has instructed the officials concerned to issue the orders," it said.
	KCR said his government has decided to support and encourage films based on noted historical personalities.
	In this context, he recalled that the ET exemption was given to an earlier historical film "Rudrama Devi". In future too, this policy will continue, the CM said.
	Thanking the Chief Minister for his "generous" gesture, Balakrishna said the entire shooting of the film was completed in a record number of 78 ...

"Gautamiputra Satakarni" film gets tax exemption in T'gana

Terming the death of noted Bollywood actor Om Puri as an "irreparable loss to the entertainment world," Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said that his classic roles in films like "Arohan" and "Ardh Satya" will remain unforgettable.
	"The death of great actor, Om Puri is an irreparable loss to the entertainment world. His role in films like Aarohan and Ardhasatya will remain unforgettable," Chouhan tweeted in his condolence message.
	"Puri has enriched Bollywood cinema with his distinctive acting and has acted distinctly in Hollywood, British and Pakistani films," Chouhan said.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan condoles Om Puri's death

Are you an aspiring writer but struggling to get your book published? Then, head to the New Delhi World Book Fair that begins here tomorrow, to know the knick-knacks of the trade and perhaps, secure a publishing deal by the end of the year!
	Notion Press, a self-publishing platform, will host a free book publishing and marketing consultation for first time writers, at its stall in the fair.
	As part of the consultations, various experts from Notion Press will work with budding writers to help them create a custom publishing and book marketing plan based on "the book, its target audience and the author's goals".
	"We understand the pain points that writers encounter when they decide to publish their work. This led us to create a team of experts who would be providing publishing consultation to any author.
	"With the book fairs, we want to reach out to more writers and help them understand how to publish their books the right way," says Naveen Valsakumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Notion ...

Struggling to get a book published? Head to World Book Fair

The first posters of Vishal Bhardwaj's ambitious period drama "Rangoon" are out.
	Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan in important roles, mulitple posters of the movie were released today by the makers.
	"Gear up for war! Bombarding you with the first look of Rangoon. @rangoonthefilm @viacom18movies @NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala," Shahid tweeted.
	In the poster, Shahid can be seen sharing a moment with actress Kangana Ranaut with the war raging in the backdrop.
	In another, Saif and Kangana can be seen together in an embrace at a party. In the third poster, Saif and Shahid appear together, with a singing Kangana in the middle.
	The movie is slated for release on February 24, 2017.

'Rangoon' posters reveal love-triangle

Om Puri, who passed away this morning after suffering a massive heart attack will be seen next in Salman Khan starrer "Tubelight" and director Kabir Khan says he is glad to have had the veteran actor on board.
	"He is a very talented actor who can play any kind of role. We were glad to have him on board for 'Tubelight'. He has a good, positive role. It's not a cameo like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'," Kabir told PTI.
	The "Ek Tha Tiger" helmer was however did not divulge details about Puri's role in the film.
	"He had already shot for his part. We will miss him, his warmth," Kabir said.
	According to sources, Puri plays the role of a Muslim Gandhian. However there is no official confirmation about this yet.
	"Tubelight" is an upcoming historical war drama film which has been produced by Salman Khan and Kabir.
	 Set in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, the film stars Salman, Sohail Khan and Chinese actress Zhu Zhu.
	Another film that Puri was supposed to start shooting for was Vivek Agnihotri's yet to .

Glad to have worked with Om Puri in 'Tubelight': Kabir Khan

Filmmaker Anand L Rai will be producing eight different kind of films this year.
	Rai will also be producing director Rahul Sankalya's "Nimmo" and a quirky romantic-comedy titled "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan" to be directed by R S Prasanna, a press release issued here said.
	The filmmaker will also team up with director Mudassar Aziz after "Happy Bhag Jayegi" on another film and critically acclaimed director Navdeep Singh of "NH10" fame for a project that is currently in the scripting stage, it said.
	The 45-year-old filmmaker will also be co-producing a film with Ajay Rai and Alan McAlex, to be directed by Geetu Mohandas, who's last film "Liar's Dice" was India's official entry at the 87th Academy Awards, it added.
	Script writer Himanshu Sharma, who shot to fame for his work in the "Tanu Weds Manu" franchise and "Raanjhanaa" fame, may soon be launched as director under Rai's home production banner.
	The "Tanu Weds Manu" director recently joined hands with Anurag Kashyap, who will work on .

Anand L Rai has eight films in pipeline this year

Actor Nawazuddin Siddique says he was all set to work with Om Puri in his forthcoming film "Manto", and is at "loss of words" over his death.
	Puri, aged 66, died at his residence after a massive heart attack.
	Nawazuddin said he was supposed to shoot a trial scene witn Puri for the Nandita Das directed film.
	"We were supposed to shoot a sample scene with Om sahab. He was a judge and I was playing Manto, who would fight his case in the court. It was long, 12-15 pages long speech which I learnt by heart. We were supposed to do that," Nawazuddin told PTI.
	The actor, who worked with Puri in "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", feels his death is the "biggest loss" of Bollywood.
	"Unfortunately it is a big loss. Not only India's, he is one of the best actors in the world. It is the biggest loss of our industry. I came to the industry looking at Naseerudin (Shah) and Om sahab. I am at loss of words now. It's really shocking," he added.

Was to work with Om Puri in 'Manto': Nawaz

Om Puri's sudden demise has sent shockwaves in the industry and among his fans. An actor of immense talent, Puri has left behind an impressive body of work in Indian cinema, Hollywood, European movies as well as television.
	Here's revisiting some of those performances by the veteran actor which will remain etched in the minds of cinema lovers forever.
	"Aakrosh" (1980): In this memorable debut by Govind Nihalani, Puri played a poor peasant, who is falsely accused of killing his own wife. In the entire film, Puri speaks only in flashbacks, but breaks his silence towards the end with a scream after killing his sister to save her from the fate that his wife suffered.
	"Bhavni Bhavai" (1980): This Ketan Mehta film saw Puri play a poor narrator. The film also starred Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah in lead roles.
	"Arohan" (1982): Directed by Shyam Benegal, the movie, set against the backdrop of Naxalbadi movement, saw Puri play the role of a poor farmer who ends up in jail while ...

Remembering Om Puri through his most memorable performances

Actors Tom Hardy and Channing Tatum are in early talks to star in Paramount's crime drama "Triple Frontier".
	J C Chandor, best known for helming films like "Margin Call", "All Is Lost" and "A Most Violent Year", is on board to direct the project, while Charles Roven and Alex Gartner of Atlas Entertainment are producing it, reported Variety.
	The film is set in the border zone between Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, which is known as one of the world's largest havens for organized crime.
	There are no details yet about what roles Tatum and Hardy would be taking on for the film despite its long development phase.

Tom Hardy, Channing Tatum may star in 'Triple Frontier'

As many as 134 films from across the globe will be screened at the ninth edition of Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF), which is scheduled to begin here tomorrow.
	Touted to be world's fastest growing film festival, the five-day event that will witness participation by 250 filmmakers and artistes from the fraternity, aims to promote emerging directors, as well as encourage exchange of knowledge, information, ideas and culture between India and the participating nations.
	"The festival will have variety of add-on features this time when as many as 134 films from across the globe will be screened at two screens at Golcha. Films would also be screened at the Rajasthan Adult Education Association (RAEA) and the Manipal University Jaipur," organisers said in a statement.
	There will also be special screenings for children at the same venue during the morning hours.
	JIFF will be opened by celebrities from the South Indian Film Industry including Hariharan, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao ...

9th edition of JIFF begins tomorrow

After several failed attempts to interview Om Puri in the past two weeks, an interaction was finally scheduled at 11 AM today, but fate had other plans as the veteran actor breathed his last this morning.
	Puri, aged 66, died at his residence today after a massive heart attack.
	The actor had been giving interviews for his upcoming film "Rambhajan Zindabad" and PTI was to talk to him about the same on December 23. That day, however, Puri's phone was answered by his manager, who informed that the actor had undergone a tooth- operation and so won't be able to speak.
	What followed was a series of missed opportunities to interview him, for nearly 14 days. Sometimes he was shooting, or the interviewer was busy and in between there were also days, where we were told "he is not well".
	Finally, a date and time was fixed to do the interview.
	Yesterday, when PTI called him, the actor cut the call twice which was followed by an automated text response, "Hi...I am busy, Please call my ...

The interview of Om Puri which couldn't happen!

The girl band Fifth Harmony shared their first official picture as quartet since one of the bandmates Camila Cabello's departure.
	In the photo, Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen and Lauren Jauregui donned red outfits against a red backdrop.
	"Twenty Seventeen," they captioned the snap on Twitter.
	Fifth Harmony last performed with Cabello at "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve". The performance was pre-recorded in November, weeks before the 19-year-old singer's surprising departure was announced on December 18.

Fifth Harmony debuts first pic as quartet after Cabello's exit

From peers like Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi to his young co-stars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, condolences poured in from Bollywood for veteran actor Om Puri, who passed away today following a massive heart attack.
	The actor, known for his unforgettable performances in cinema classics like "Ardh Satya", "Aakrosh" and "City of Joy", "Bhumika" and ""Mirch Masala", died at his residence at the age of 66.
	Hailing him as an "exceptional talent", Bachchan condoled the death of his friend saying he is in grief after hearing the news.
	"Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.. A dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent .. in grief!" Bachchan, who collaborated with Puri in "Ghatak", "Dev", "Baabul", "Kyun ! Ho Gaya Na" and "Lakshya".
	Azmi, Puri's co-star in films like "Muhafiz", "Dharavi", "Antarnaad", "Disha", "Sparsh" and "Mandi, tweeted, "Om Puri! You have left us all too early.. I am so so sorry.. The fun the laughter the arguments so vividly etched in 

Om Puri: Bollywood mourns the loss of an exceptional talent

"Gilmore Girls" star Alexis Bledel has joined Hulu's upcoming dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale".
	Bledel joins star Elisabeth Moss in the 10-episode series, along with Joseph Fiennes, Samira Wiley and Yvonne Strahovski, reported Variety.
	The streaming series is set to debut on April 26, 2017.
	Based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, "The Handmaid's Tale" follows Offred, a handmaid played by Moss, who is forced into subjugation in an attempt to repopulate the fictional, male-dominated society of Gilead.
	Bledel will play Ofglen, Offred's (Elisabeth Moss) fellow handmaid and companion.

Alexis Bledel to star on 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Rapper Nicki Minaj has confirmed her split from longtime boyfriend Meek Mill by tweeting that she is "single".
	The 34-year-old star, who has parted ways with Mill after nearly two years of dating, said she now wants to focus on her music career.
	"To confirm, yes I am single. Focusing on my work and looking forward to sharing it with you guys really soon. Have a blessed New Year. Love you," she wrote.
	Minaj and Mill, 29, began dating in early 2015, and have tried to keep the majority of their personal lives as private as possible.

Nicki Minaj confirms split from Meek Mill: 'I'm single'

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has condoled the death of veteran actor Om Puri and said he will miss the actor as well as his hearty laughter.
	Fondly remembering the times he spent with Puri during the shoot of "Don 2" in Berlin, Shah Rukh tweeted, "Gods garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best". Will miss your laughter over the shared brandy in Berlin. Will miss you lots Omji. RIP."
	Besides "Don 2", SRK and Puri also co-starred in films like "Billu", "Don", "Hey Ram" and "Maya Memsab".
	Puri passed away at his residence here this morning after a massive heart attack. He was 66.

Shah Rukh Khan mourns Om Puri's death

Hailing him as an "exceptional talent", megastar Amitabh Bachchan has condoled the death of his friend, actor Om Puri saying he is in grief after hearing the news.
	Puri passed away this morning due to a massive heart attack at his residence in suburban Andheri. He was 66.
	Bachchan, 74, who has collaborated with Puri in several films including "Ghatak", "Dev", "Baabul", "Kyun ! Ho Gaya Na" and "Lakshya", took to Twitter to express his shock over the actor's passing.
	"Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.. A dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent .. in grief!" Bachchan posted.

I am in grief: Amitabh Bachchan on Om Puri's passing

Actor Mark Ruffalo is set to return to Broadway for the first time in more than a decade with "The Price".
	The 49-year-old star will step into the role that was initially set to be played by John Turturro, reported Variety.
	Turturro had to bow out of the show due to the filming schedule of his screen commitments.
	Ruffalo will portray a man called Victor, who returns home to sell the remains of his parents' estate.
	Directed by Terry Kinney, "The Price" begins previews February 16 ahead of a March 16 opening at the American Airlines Theaters.

Mark Ruffalo to return to Broadway with 'The Price'

Actress Anushka Sharma. Photo: Twitter (@AnushkaSharma)

Anushka said people should teach their children to respect women

B'luru molestation: Not just those men, we as society failed, says Anushka

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the presenters at the 74th Annual Golden Globes ceremony.
	The 42-year-old Oscar-winner will be joined by "Bridesmaids" star Kristen Wiig at the star-studded affair.
	The news was announced on the official Twitter handle of Golden Globes.
	"We can confirm that Leo DiCaprio and Kristen Wiig will be presenters at the 74th #GoldenGlobes on Jan 8."
	DiCaprio nabbed the best actor trophy for Alejandro G Inarritu's "The Revenant" at last year's Golden Globes.
	He's also previously won Globes for his roles in "The Aviator" and "The Wolf of Wall Street".

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