Arjun Rampal is looking forward to the sequel of his two unconventional films "Aankhen" and "Rock On" and the actor is happy that the audience is accepting content over formula.
	The actor, best known for his films like "Don", "Om Shanti Om", "Housefull", "Ra.One", says people want to invest in quality stories.
	"Cinema is changing. Audiences have also changed, they have become content-driven, they don't want to get bored. Formula films have become redundant which is great. 'Aankhen' brought in a change, it was a different story," Arjun told PTI.
	The 43-year-old actor will be seen in sequel of "Aankhen" that will be produced by Gaurang Doshi and directed by Anees Bazmee.
	"It's a sequel and not franchise. The difference between franchise and sequel is that in a franchise you use the title and have different characters like 'Housefull'," he said.
	"While in a sequel you retain some characters which is what we have done with 'Aankhen' and 'Rock On'. You add more characters and a ...

Formula films have become redundant: Arjun Rampal

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With its captivating music, the Santoor Instrumental Music group, led by artist Bipul Kumar Ray, wowed the audience during its performance at the India House here.
	India's Ambassador to Egypt, Sanjay Bhattacharyya, welcomed Indian, Egyptian and foreign friends to the concert held in his house yesterday and mentioned that music is important as it is one of the ways that can connect people together.
	He highlighted the preparation of the next edition of the mega cultural festival, India by the Nile, and said new musical, theatrical and dance performances will be invited to perform among Egyptian audiences.
	The Santoor Instrumental Music group arrived to Egypt this week to participate at the Summer Festival organised by Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It gave its first concert in Alexandria on Monday, then they performed on Tuesday in the India house in Cairo.
	Ray, one of the finest Santoor exponents of India, said this is his first time to perform in Egypt and he expressed his excitement ...

Indian Santoor Instrumental Music group performs in Egypt

Actress Taapsee Pannu has revealed she has been approached for a biopic on Irom Sharmila, the civil rights and political activist from Manipur.
	There were reports that she has been signed for the film, but the "Baby" star says she is yet to read the script.
	"I have been asked, but we are figuring out time when will I go and listen to the script because I've been running around with these things (promotions). Once 'Pink' releases, I'll hear it and then see," Taapsee said in an interview.
	Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila had last month broken her 16-year-old hunger strike, the world's longest, and declared that she wants to become the chief minister so that she could repeal the contentious Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
	On the charge of attempting suicide by means of a fast unto death in 2006 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, she has been arrested, released and then re-arrested from time to time.
	During her fast, the 44-year-old rights activist was force-fed through a ...

Taapsee Pannu approached for biopic on Irom Sharmila

Actor Jackie Shroff has been approached for megastar Amitabh Bachchan-Aamir Khan starrer "Thugs of Hindostan".
	"Besides the main star cast, the film will also have a strong supporting cast. He (Jackie) has been approached for the film. He has liked the role and given a positive feedback to the team. But he is yet to sign on the dotted line," sources said.
	According to sources, the 59-year-old "Ram Lakhan" star will be seen in a pivotal role in the movie.
	Jackie and Bachchan earlier worked together in filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Eklavya", while the actor teamed up with Aamir on "Dhoom 3", which was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, also the helmer of "Thugs of Hindostan".
	Also Big B and Aamir are sharing screen space for the first time in the film.
	"If all goes as planned he (Jackie) will be seen in opening part of the film. Like how it was in 'Dhoom 3'," sources said.
	The makers are working out the dates and other things with Jackie.
	"Thugs of Hindostan" will be produced ..

Jackie to reunite with Big B, Aamir in 'Thugs of Hindostan'?

Netflix is moving ahead with the third and fourth seasons of drug drama "Narcos", which just completed its two seasons with the story of Medellin cartel chief Pablo Escobar.
	Jose Padilha and Eric Newman will continue to serve as executive producers of the series.
	The first season of the critically praised drama Narcos chronicled the rise of Escobar (Wagner Moura), while the second season dealt with his fall.
	Moura's performance as the Colombian drug lord was one of the biggest reasons for the show's popularity but with the conclusion of his character's story, there were questions whether the series will continue.
	But Newman said the drama, which is based on true events, was never just about the Medellin cartel and its leader.
	"Narcos is about cocaine and cocaine continues beyond Escobar. I'll go as long as they'll let me go," Newman had told the Hollywood Reporter.
	Javier Pena and Steve Murphy played DEA agents Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook, who helped take Escobar ...

Netflix renews drug drama 'Narcos' for 3rd and 4th seasons

Director Aanand L Rai has denied that "Bandhua" is the title of his forthcoming film with superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
	"The title of my film with Shah Rukh Khan is not 'Bandhua', as being referred to by the media. The film is yet untitled and we will make an official announcement of the title once it is locked," Aanand told PTI.
	The King Khan will play a dwarf in the film that would be a love story.
	Gossip mills are abuzz that Katrina Kaif will romance the "Dilwale" star once again after "Jab Tak Hai Jaan".
	"We can't confirm anything at this stage. It is too soon to talk about it," Aanand said.
	The film will go on floors by the end of this year and will release by December 2018.
	Shah Rukh is currently busy with Imtiaz Ali's film which also stars Anushka Sharma.
	After wrapping this project, the star will begin work for Rai's directorial venture.

SRK's film with Aanand L Rai is not 'Bandhua'

Katrina Kaif is the latest Bollywood celebrity to embrace social media, after years of staying away from it, and the actress says she does not find it intrusive.
	Katrina, who has stayed guarded about her personal life, joined Facebook three months ago to interact with fans.
	"You want your privacy, you feel, 'What I have to say to the audience is I say to my films.' It's just the nature of me being little guarded. Now, I'm on it and I've realised that there is nothing that intrusive about it and it's a lovely place to be."
	While her industry peers are quite active on Twitter and Instagram, the 33-year-old actress is set to join the two platforms.
	On the work front, Katrina will be next seen in romantic-drama "Baar Baar Dekho". The film also stars Sidharth Malhotra and will release this Friday.

Social media not that intrusive: Katrina

Model-actress Emily Ratajkowski says desire to get noticed is equal in both men and women, but the latter faces criticism and gets scrutinized for it.
	In her essay for Glamour magazine's October 2016 issue, the "Gone Girl" actress said the society does not questions actions of men, but if a women decides to give her opinion she is judged.
	"It's absurd to think that desire for attention doesn't drive both women and men. Why are women scrutinized for it more, then? And if a woman dresses up because she does want attention, male or otherwise, does that make her guilty of something? Or less "serious"?
	"Our society doesn't question men's motivations for taking their shirt off, or shaving, or talking about politics-nor should it. Wanting attention is genderless. It's human," Ratajkowski wrote.
	The 25-year-old actress gave reference of the pop culture where if Mick Jagger's shirt is open its a part of the act and if Madonna does it she is acting desperate.
	"Look at pop culture: Mick ...

Desire for attention drive both women, men: Emily Ratajkowski

Her last few films did not do well at the box office, but actress Katrina Kaif says that the last two years in her life were difficult but not for professional reasons.
	Katrina was in a long-term relationship with actor Ranbir Kapoor, but the duo broke up earlier this year.
	Without elaborating on the testing times of her life, the 33-year-old actress says she took that phase as part of her journey.
	"It was a difficult time for me but my movies are not the reason it was difficult. It was difficult for me for other reasons. That's what life does. It puts you through these times and you have to see where it takes you.
	"But that is part of the film industry. You go through highs, extreme highs and then some films that don't connect at the box office," Katrina told PTI.
	The actress says she does not begrudge the experience as it has been a learning curve for her.
	"I consider myself immensely fortunate that I have seen highs for so many years. So, I don't begrudge experiences like ...

Last two years were difficult, but not professionally: Katrina

Actress Radhika Apte, who turns a year older today, will be working on her birthday.
	Fresh out of the success of her film "Kabali" with southern superstar Rajnikanth, the actress said she is happy to have a working birthday.
	"This year I'm pretty much celebrating my birthday with work which is great too. I have to dub for my film and also rehearse for one of my performances. It is probably the first time that it's all work and no play," Apte said.
	The actress, who turned 31 today, will be dubbing for her upcoming film "Bombairiya".
	After a successful year with "Phobia," "Kabali" and short film "Kriti," Apte is now gearing up for the release of her movie "Ulla,", "The Field" and "Bombairiya".

Radhika Apte to have a working birthday

Actress Sonam Kapoor today paid tribute to Neerja Bhanot, saying she learnt self worth, compassion and patience by playing her in biopic "Neerja".
	Neerja, the senior flight purser on Pan Am Flight 73, was born on September 7. She was shot and killed just two days before her 23rd birthday, while saving passengers on board the plane which was hijacked by terrorists.
	"Happy birthday Neerja, I'd rather celebrate your birth than any other day... You are always going to be a guiding light in darkness.
	"You've inspired me in more ways than one. Playing you has taught me compassion, patience, kindness and most importantly self-worth. Thank you and happy birthday laddo," Sonam wrote on Instagram.
	The actress also posted a candid picture of her with Neerja's mother.
	Veteran actress Shabana Azmi played the role of the mother in the Ram Madhavani-directed biopic.
	The film was a box office success and also received critical appreciation.
	"#NeerjaBhanot on your birthday again we feel blessed 

Playing 'Neerja' taught me kindness, self-worth: Sonam Kapoor

Documentary filmmakers across the US have come together to launch an anti-Trump ad campaign.
	The first TV spot from the series of ads will run in Butler County, Ohio, on Wednesday, reported Variety.
	The first ad, directed by Rachel Gray, features a Republican woman who says that she cannot bring herself to vote for Donald Trump. The ad will run in local spots across 11 cable networks.
	Gray's credits include "Jesus Camp" and "Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You."
	Other filmmakers working on spots are Amy Berg, Amir Bar-Lev, Marshall Curry, Heidi Ewing, Liz Garbus, Rachel Grady, Kristi Jacobson, Gabriel Lonson, Tyler Measom, Diana Whitten and Roger Ross Williams.
	The ads are sponsored by Local Voices, a Democratic SuperPAC founded by Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary "Bully."
	SuperPAC plans to broadcast the ads not just in Ohio but also in Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona, Georgia and Utah.

Documentary filmmakers launch anti-Trump campaign

A Hindi film adaptation of Nobel winning playwright Eugene O'Neill's "Desire Under the Elms" has turned to crowdfunding to finance the post-production of the motion picture.
	Set in Uttar Pradesh, "Peepal Jhoomey Morey Aangna" conceptualized, adapted and directed by city-based theatre artist Mohit Tripathi, is now looking to raise an amount of Rs 5 lakh via a crowdfunding campaign on Wishberry.In.
	Tripathi penned the Hindi adaptation three years after he read the original play.
	He has lent an Indian perspective to the original story revolving around the desires of three people brought together by familial bonds.
	"I had memories of disputes in the family or village that I witnessed while growing up, as it is quite common in rural UP. The story seemed very real to me so I adapted it for the movie in the rustic settings of the state," says Tripathi, who has also worked as an associate director for critically acclaimed Hindi film "BA Pass".
	Due to lack of funds, the film, which began .

Feature film turns to crowdfunding for post-production

Singers Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams are coming together to create new music.
	The new track will be featured in Robbie's forthcoming album, his first to be released after signing with his new label, Sony Music, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"Where it's going to go I couldn't tell you, but it's very good," Kylie said of the track.
	The duo first collaborated sixteen years back for their hit single "Kids".
	"Kids" was released as the second single from Robbie's fourth studio album "Sing When You're Winning", and the third single from Kylie's seventh studio album "Light Years".
	The 48-year-old songstress is also recording new songs to add to a reissue of her "Kylie Christmas" album.
	"I'm working on various things. We've got some really really good new additions to the Christmas album for this year. I have started work on new material, the way the year's panned out I won't have that much time to work on it but my brain's working overtime.

Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams collaborating for new single

Over a month after he dyed his hair and eyebrows blonde, and got criticized for it, actor Miles Teller has apologized for colouring his hair.
	The "War Dogs" actor shared on Twitter an apology and a picture of him going back to brunette.
	"Dear Internet, I'm sorry I dyed my hair blonde. I never meant to hurt you. Please accept this apology," "The Fantastic Four" star wrote alongside a photo of him with his freshly dyed brown hair.
	Teller, natural brunette, sent the internet into a frenzy earlier this summer when he debuted his blonde locks at the ESPY Awards. Most of his fans hated his new look.
	The actor had dyed his hair blonde for a role in his upcoming film "Granite Mountain". Based on a real-life group of firefighters that courageously battled the deadly Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013, the movie features him as the only firefighter who survived the incident.

Miles Teller apologizes for his blonde hair

Actress Amy Schumer and her boyfriend Ben Hanisch made their red carpet debut as a couple.
	The pair, who have been dating for nine months, stepped out together at GQ's Men of the Year celebration at the Tate Modern in London, reported People magazine.
	Schumer, 35, took to Instagram to share the picture of their first red carpet moment.
	The "Trainwreck" star looked pretty in a black asymmetric one-shoulder mini dress while Hanisch, 29, was dapper in a color coordinated suit and tie.
	The comedy star and her furniture designer boyfriend made their relationship public in January after meeting on a dating app, and have since been by each other's sides for numerous events including the Met Gala.
	During the event Schumer mingled with many of the Men of the Year honorees such as Ricky Gervais and presenter Sir Patrick Stewart.
	Other celebrities in attendance were Calvin Harris, Ashley Graham, Bella Hadid and her mother Yolanda, Michael Caine, Florence Welch and Chris Pine, who was named 

Amy Schumer, boyfriend Ben Hanisch make red carpet debut

Actor Shia LaBeaouf says he did not enjoy working with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
	The "Fury" actor said the filmmaker is less of a director and more of a movie making company, reported Variety.
	"I grew up with this idea, if you got to Spielberg, that's where it is. You get there, and you realize you're not meeting the Spielberg you dream of. You're meeting a different Spielberg, who is in a different stage in his career. He's less a director than he is a company," LaBeaouf said.
	According to him, he did not have a scope to grow as an actor when he worked with the director.
	"Spielberg's sets are very different. Everything has been so meticulously planned. You got to get this line out in 37 seconds. You do that for five years, you start to feel like not knowing what you're doing for a living."
	The Oscar-winning filmmaker directed LaBeaouf in "Disturbia", "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Eagle Eye", but the actor said, "I don't like the movies ...

I don't like the movies I made with Spielberg: Shia LaBeaouf

Actress Amber Heard has decided to drop the defamation lawsuit again Johnny Depp's friend Doug Stanhope.
	The 30-year-old actress had accused Stanhope of smear campaign after he called her a liar in a scathing letter, reported TMZ.
	"Amber is moving on, getting back to work and leading a normal, happy life," a source said.
	In his scathing letter to defend Depp, Stanhope called Heard a liar for fabricating the abuse story. Stanhope claimed Heard had manipulated and blackmail Depp.
	Stanhope is not the only one defending the "Black Mass" actor. His ex Vanessa Paradis and daughter Lily-Rose Depp are on supporting him as well. Fellow stars like Paul Bettany, Benicio Del Toro and Marilyn Manson are also on his side.
	Heard and Depp have since settled their messy divorce battle,but they are still bitter with each other.

Amber Heard drops defamation lawsuit against Depp's friend

Singing sensation Lady Gaga's much awaited single "Perfect Illusion" will come out on September 9.
	In a series of posts on Instagram, Gaga, 30, announced the release date and teased snapshots from the possible music video.
	In one of the pictures she is in the middle of a jam-packed crowd, sitting on a man's shoulder while swinging a mic.
	"Perfect Illusion" is expected to be a part of Mother Monster's next studio installment.
	Details of the album including the title and release date are still sketchy, but Mark Ronson is among her collaborator for the new project.
	Apart from working on new music for her fifth solo album, Gaga is also filming "American Horror Story" season 6 and preparing for a lead role in Bradley Cooper's feature film "A Star Is Born".

Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion' to release on September 9

Singer Zayn Malik is producing a boyband drama series of NBC network.
	The "Pillowtalk" hitmaker will serve as a producer for the show which mirrors his real-life experience as a former member of One Direction, reported Aceshowbiz.
	Zayn, 23, is teaming up with TV producer Dick Wolf for the project which is titled "Boys".
	"Dick Wolf is a legend and the opportunity to work with him and NBC to create a compelling drama series is awesome," Zayn said.
	It will capture "all the excitement, competition and fun, but also provides an inside look into the pressure that follows," he added.
	NBC President Jennifer Salke said they are excited to collaborate with passionate people like Zayn and Wolf.
	"Zayn certainly brings an authentic point of view to this world where kids are catapulted into fame at a dizzying speed. On top of our excitement around the creative ideas being discussed, we have a lot of respect for the musical and digital ambitions behind the project," Salke said.

Zayn Malik to produce boyband drama TV series

Hollywood star Mel Gibson blasted "Batman v Superman" saying he is not interested in fake superheros.
	The 60-year-old director said making a film with big budget does not guarantee it to be a good work, reported Deadline.
	"I'm not interested in the stuff. Do you know what the difference between real superheroes and comic-book superheroes is? Real superheroes didn't wear spandex. So I don't know. Spandex must cost a lot," Gibson said.
	The mention of DC Comics blockbuster, which was panned by critics, came up when Gibson revealed the modest budget he worked with on his latest film "Hacksaw Ridge."
	"I look at them and scratch my head. I'm really baffled by it. I think there's a lot of waste, but maybe if I did one of those things with the green screens I'd find out different.
	"It seems to me that you could do it for less...You're spending outrageous amounts of money, USD 180 million or more, I don't know how you make it back after the tax man gets you, and after you give half to the 

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