Bollywood filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who has made movies like "Lagaan", "Swades" and "Jodha Akbar", says he likes doing lot of research on his films even though if it takes time.
	The 52-year-old helmer met film students and aspiring filmmakers under Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) masterclass programme last evening here.
	IFTDA organised director's master-class session moderated by renowned television director Ravi Rai.
	Gowariker spoke about the research that goes into making a film especially if it is about historical characters.
	"I always do the research myself. I read all the books on the subject that I am going to adapt and understand the era myself. It can take a long time but it prepares you well," Ashutosh, who is working on his most ambitious film "Mohenjo Daro", said last evening.
	Ashutosh advised aspiring actors to be completely prepared for auditions and not be disheartened if they get rejected.
	"Remember your talent is not getting ...

Ashutosh Gowariker likes to do research before making movies

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Ad guru Prahlad Kakkar feels ad filmmakers make best directors beacuse of their 'sense of aesthetics and discipline'.
	"I think the best filmmakers are ex-ad filmmakers because of their sense of discipline, aesthetics, tremendous amount of sophistication, and they have the huge advantage because of cutting edge technology," Kakkar told PTI.
	"A lot of them have made the transition very successfully starting with Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal to Abhinav Deo, Rakeysh Mehra, Dibaker Banarjee and so forth and so on," he said.
	Even Kakkar, who made the famous Pepsi TV commercial maker with Sachin Tendulkar, aspires to don a director's hat for a film but has no plans as of yet.
	The ad filmmaker has recently launched Prahlad Kakkar School of Branding and Entrepreneurship in Mumbai in association with Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods International.
	The institute, he says, focuses on radical, practical training with the aim of creating the next generation of entrepreneurs.
	"We are extremely ...

Ad filmmakers make best directors: Prahlad Kakkar

Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah's veiled comments against Anupam Kher today drew sharp reactions from his former co-star and some members of the film fraternity.
	In an apparent dig at Kher, Shah had said, "A person who has never lived in Kashmir has started a fight for Kashmiri Pandits. Suddenly, he has become a displaced person."
	"Shah Saab ki Jai Ho. By that logic NRIs should not think about India at all.:)," Kher had tweeted.
	The actor later said that he had spoken to Shah to clarify the matter. Kher said Shah denied making that statement.
	When approached for his comments, Shah said, "I don't want to say anything. I don't want to give any reaction. This is misreporting."
	Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar wrote on Twitter, "You don't have to be Kashmiri to fight for #KashmiriPandits plight. Every Indian should condemn the brutality and support their resettlement."
	Replying to Bhandarkar, Pandit said, "Well said Sir. Just like @NaseerudinShah who is from #Meerut but raised ..

Naseeruddin Shah's oblique attack on Kher stirs controversy

German model Heidi Klum has said she will never walk down the aisle again, after having two failed marriages.
	"No. I've been there twice," the 42-year-old replied when asked if a third marriage would be the charm for her.
	 The "America's Got Talent" judge doesn't regret her decisions to get married in the past though, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"I've had a roller-coaster ride of a life and I've enjoyed all the ups and the downs" she said.
	Klum, who has been dating 29-year-old art dealer Vito for two years, is currently enjoying her life the way it is.
	She is "very happy the way things are," adding, "It's been very exciting so far, and I hope it continues that way."
	Heidi was married to stylist Ric Pipino from 1997 to 2002. Later she dated musician Seal and got married in 2005. They have three biological children together. They announced separation in 2012.

Heidi Klum says she won't get married again

Veteran actress Shahbana Azmi has shared a photo of herself revealing her look for an upcoming movie, "Idgah."
	The film is said to be based on Hindi writer Premchand's short story of the same name. The 65-year-old actress posted on Twitter a close-up of herself in traditional headgear, sans makeup.
	The photo was accompanied with a caption. "Hi tweepies Please let me know your reactions to this look for my new film."
	The photo garnered reactions from Rishi Kapoor, Sunidhi Chauhan, Rohit Roy and fans.
	Shahbana thanked her fans for the positive response and mentioned which movie the look is for.
	"Tweepies thank you so much for your responses to my look in #Piyush Panjuani's 'Idgah'. I move ahead secure in the knowledge of your approval," she wrote.
	The actress' last venture was "Neerja", as the eponymous character's mother.

Shahbana Azmi reveals new look for 'Idgah'

Actors Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji's hit romantic comedy "Hum Tum" completed 12 years today and director Kunal Kohli shared some anecdotes about its making to commemorate it.
	The director shared with fans, about how the YRF film had many firsts associated with it.
	"#12YearsofHumTum There were many firsts associated with this film that's earned itself cult status with all your love and support," he wrote.
	"#12YearsofHumTumConsidered India's 1st romcom, Rani's 1st best actress award, Saif's 1st solo major hit, Kunal's 1st best director award."
	He remnisced about Rishi Kapoor's role in the film and the fans' reaction. "#12YearsofHumTum when @chintskap made his entry singing main shair toh nahin the theatre exploded with claps n whistles"
	He also talked about budget issues that made them shoot scenes meant for Paris and America in  Amsterdam.
	Kohli shared how Prasoon Joshi was initially approached to write the dialogues.
	"#12yearsofHumTum we approached Prasoon Joshi to write the 

'Hum Tum' clocks 12 years

The UAE's flag carrier Etihad Airways has launched a five minute fully immersive virtual reality movie starring its global brand ambassador and Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman to share the airline's story with consumers in an "innovative" way.
	The five-minute feature, titled Reimagine, starring Nicole Kidman, in one of its new Airbus A380s flying between New York and Abu Dhabi.
	This marks the first time that a Hollywood actor has ever starred in a 360 degree fully immersive virtual reality movie.
	"The film is a culmination of Etihad's vision to tell the airline's story in an extremely innovative way and a commitment to engaging with the public as has never been attempted by an airline before. It was a great challenge but one which has definitely paid off and it was great to be part of such an exciting project," Nicole Kidman said.
	Throughout the experience, the viewer meets several characters including the actress, her film director, an opera singer and even an Emirati guest ...

Etihad Airways launches virtual reality film starring Kidman

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian's family is reportedly happy that she has filed for divorce from Lamar Odom.
	The 31-year-old "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star called off her divorce from the 36-year-old sportsman last year in order to help him recover following his collapse at a Nevada brothel but has now filed the papers again and is ready to move on, reported Femalefirst.
	"Everyone in her family is happy that she is moving on. She has all the support possible," a source said.
	Khloe is also "at peace" with her decision and although she was happy to provide emotional and financial support for Lamar following his collapse after a drugs and alcohol binge, she wants to focus on her own life.
	Khloe married Lamar in 2009 following a whirlwind romance and filed for divorce four years later after discovering he had been cheating on her and taking drugs.

Khloe Kardashian's family happy about divorce

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner has denied rumours that she has been "begging" Tyga to return USD 2 million that her ex-boyfriend reportedly took from her.
	Kylie, 18, responded to reports circulating online claiming she wants Tyga, 26, to return the money he borrowed from her when they were dating.
	The reports also claimed that Kylie was "short on cash as a result" and now "begged" him to pay her back.
	The star took to Twitter to respond to fans, and wrote, "Lies lies lies."
	Tyga is yet to respond to the rumours.
	Kylie dated the rapper on-and-off for the past few years before finally breaking it off earlier this month.
	Since then both have been linked up with other rappers and models but ave denied any link-ups.

Kylie Jenner denies asking Tyga to return USD 2 million

Twentieth Century Fox has come under fire in Italy for moving the Italian release of "Independence Day: Resurgence" from its initial July 6 to a September 8 slot.
	Exhibitors' organizations in Italy claim the move will have a strong negative impact on the country's summer box office intake, reported Variety.
	Exhibitors' associations Anec and Anem have lamented that the initial release of "Independence Day: Resurgence" in July would have had "pulling power" for other summer releases and would have prompted the possibility of "offering audiences and theater owners a wide range of films for the entire summer season."
	They claim that "various forms of protest" could follow if Fox does not cooperate on trying to do away with Italy's box office blues going forward.
	Anec's president Luigi Cuciniello said in a statement, "'Independence Day' is our casus belli. It's obvious that we have no prejudice or ill will against Fox."
	Luigi called the issue "a broader issue that concerns all ...

Fox under fire for postponed Independence Day release in Italy

Singer Nick Jonas has opened about about his relationship with his two famous exes - Olivia Culpo, Miley Cyrus, saying he does not talk to them anymore.
	Nick, 23, dated Cyrus for 18 months before splitting in 2007. He split from Miss Universe Olivia Culpo in 2015 after two years of dating, reported Us magazine.
	When asked about Cyrus, Nick said, "I don't have a relationship with her now really, but that's not because we have any bad blood-we just sort of run in different circles."
	He then praises her musical evolution, "It's pretty great, because I love 'Wrecking Ball' so much. I still think its one of the best pop songs of the last 10 years."
	"And you know, she's always been outspoken and authentic to who she is, so it was only a matter of time before she really owned that, and I'm proud of her...It's a lot like watching your high school crush do well, just on a bigger scale," he added.
	Nick revealed that he hasn't heard from Olivia in a year.
	"I don't know if I'll hear from ...

Don't talk to exes Olivia Culpo, Miley Cyrus: Nick Jonas

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and hip-hop icon Darryl "DMC" McDaniels says the New York police commissioner's recent comments, where he labelled rappers as thugs following a shooting at a hip-hop concert - is disrespectful and that the commissioner should apologise to rappers like Chuck D, Will Smith and Kendrick Lamar - performers whose songs do not promote violence and negative images.
	Police commissioner William Bratton's comments came Thursday after four people were shot at a Manhattan concert hall where rapper T.I. Was scheduled to perform on Wednesday night. Bratton blamed the shootings on "the crazy world of the so-called rap artists who are basically thugs that basically celebrate the violence that they live all their lives."
	McDaniels, one of the founding members of the pioneering rap group Run-DMC, said the shooting is not a "hip-hop problem" and that Bratton's statement was unfair to rappers like LL Cool J, De La Soul, J. Cole and many others.
	"He needs to apologise to all 

DMC: Commissioner should apologise for words about rap

Former "Glee" star Mark Salling has been charged in a federal indictment for receiving and possessing child pornography.
	The 33-year-old actor, who is best known for portraying Puck on "Glee", was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of child pornography following his arrest last December.
	The first count alleges Mark used the Internet to receive a still image and a video depicting child pornography on December 26, 2015, featuring young girls.
	The second count charged the actor with possessing two videos depicting child pornography on December 29, 2015, also featuring young girls, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Those who download and possess child pornography create a market that causes more children to be harmed," US Attorney Eileen M Decker said in a statement.
	"Young victims are harmed every time an image is generated, every time it is distributed, and every time it is viewed."
	Mark was taken into custody on December 29, 2015 after the Los Angeles Police Department's Internet ...

Mark Salling indicted on child pornography charges

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson finds it "disturbing" how celebrities are victimised in this day and age.
	The 31-year-old actress has been in front of the camera for around two decades and is still going strong today, with several projects including animated movie Sing in the pipeline.
	There's been a great deal of change in the industry since she started out, with A-listers now being targeted on their every move by the press and the public through the Internet - something Johansson is horrified by, reported OK! magazine.
	"You know, I didn't grow up in the glare of social media. That stuff wasn't an issue when I was a teenager," she said.
	"I remember watching MaCaulay Culkin dealing with (the media), but it was because he had that Shirley Temple effect (and) he was making so much money. That was a very unusual situation.
	"I was in the generation of Kirsten Dunst and Natalie Portman, a little bit younger, but none of us were dealing with that, the way young stars are (today). ...

Social media causes issues in industry: Scarlett Johansson

Scott Disick, who turned 33, celebrated his birthday with the Kardashian family including former partner Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Kris Jenner.
	The Kardashian clan wished Scott a happy birthday on social media, before joining him for a special family dinner at a restaurant.
	Kourtney posted an extra-special message to her former boyfriend and the father of her three children on Instagram, sharing a throwback pic of her sitting on Scott while wearing a bikini and writing: "Happy birthday baby daddy!".
	Kris also wished Scott a happy birthday and thanked him for "being a loving and devoted father to my beautiful grandkids," on Instagram, while daughter Khloe called him: "Forever my brother and forever my bestie!".
	The Kardashian clan, Kim, Kourtney, Kris, Khloe and Kylie all documented Scott's birthday celebrations on social media, including a series of snapchat posts by Kim showing off her outfit.
	Kim wore a skintight Ermanno Scervino dress to the family dinner at NoBu, which she ...

Scott Disick celebrates 33rd birthday with the Kardashian clan

A Los Angeles judge granted actress Amber Heard a temporary restraining order against husband Johnny Depp, whom she claims has been abusive.
	The actor has been ordered to stay away from Heard. She wanted the same order to apply to her dog, Pistol, but the judge wouldn't go along, saying there was "insufficient showing of need to protect the dog", reported CNN.
	Heard, 30, and Depp, 52, have been married since February 2015. Earlier this week, she filed for divorce.
	In her complaint, Heard alleged, "During the entirety of our relationship, Johnny has been verbally and physically abusive to me."
	"Johnny has had a long-held and widely-acknowledged public and private history of drug and alcohol abuse. He has a short fuse."
	Heard's paperwork include a reference to photos the actress supplied to the court which she said showed injuries to her face after an alleged altercation with Depp on May 21.
	As part of the court documents, Depp filed a "memorandum of points and authorities" in ...

Amber Heard granted restraining order against Johnny Depp

Disney Studios is developing a film adaptation of "Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant."
	The Studio has acquired the feature film rights to Tony Cliff's graphic novel series, reported Deadline.
	The live-action film will have Roy Lee serving as the producer through his Vertigo Entertainment banner along with Mark Mower and Justin Giritkian.
	The story revolves around Delilah Dirk, a 19th century adventurer, who plots to rob a corrupt Sultan in Constantinople and evades the Sultan's guards with the help of her flying boat.
	A Turkish tea-master Erdemoglu Selim, who becomes duty-bound to follow her across Turkey after she saves his life, helps her in her quest.
	The book became a New York Times bestseller in 2013. No director, writer or actors are attached yet.

Disney to make 'Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant' film

Actress Megan Fox says she loves being pregnant.
	The 30-year-old "Transformers" star said she enjoys the whole process of becoming a mother, reported People magazine.
	"I feel great. I love being pregnant. A lot of women don't feel that way. It is really uncomfortable and painful at parts. I feel the overall process is an amazing one.
	"I feel so productive creating a human person that I'm so excited to meet because I know that I have such a spiritual connection to them, so I can't wait to meet this new member of my family," Fox said.
	This will be her third child with husband Brian Austin Green. They currently have two sons together, Noah and Bodhi.

I love being pregnant: Megan Fox

Actor Mark Ruffalo says Cate Blanchett's character in "Thor: Ragnarok" is worst of the worst.
	The 48-year-old actor will reprise the role of Bruce Banner/ Hulk in the third solo Thor film which stars the Oscar-winning actress as villain, reported ET online.
	"She plays the worst of the worst. So evil. She is going to kill us. It's such a great part she gets to play," Ruffalo said.
	Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are set to return, as they will reprise the roles of Thor and Loki.
	Taika Waititi is directing the movie which is currently in pre-production.
	"Thor: Ragnarok" is scheduled to release on October 27, 2017.

Blanchett plays worst of worst in 'Thor: Ragnarok': Ruffalo

Actor Taylor Kinney has reportedly given ultimatum to fiance Lady Gaga as she is still undecided about their wedding details.
	The 34-year-old "Chicago Fire" actor is frustrated as GaGa, 30 is still not able to finalise the date and venue for their wedding, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"She switches from Hawaii to Italy from week to week. Taylor wanted to be hands-on and involved with all the planning, but he's given up.
	"Taylor is usually laid-back when it comes to wedding planning, but he's become so frustrated, it's causing real trouble. He's even given GaGa an ultimatum - he told her it's now or never!," a source said.
	The couple got engaged in February 2015.

Taylor Kinney gives Lady GaGa ultimatum for wedding

Actress Sophie Turner says fame has forced her to "grow up faster".
	The 20-year-old "Game of Thrones" star said she is trying hard to stick to her childhood, reported Femalefirst.
	"I definitely felt I had to grow up faster than I would have done. I'm very driven in terms of work, but I'm almost more playful and silly than my friends. I cling onto childhood.
	"Having a cynical perspective is best; in this industry, there's just a lot of rejection. We all have that mentality, where we know we're expendable. We all just thought, this is a job. Try not to get fired," Turner said.
	The actress feels embarrassed about being famous.
	"I feel almost embarrassed by being in the public eye sometimes. I almost get the feeling that people look down on me because of it. If you're on a night out, they will definitely tease you for it," she said.

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