Bollywood star Akshay Kumar was made to wait at Heathrow Airport as UK immigration officials checked the details of his Canadian passport.
	The 48-year-old flew into London from Mumbai for the shoot of his film 'Rustom' but had to wait an additional hour and a half as the authorities checked the entry requirements to the UK for Canadian nationals yesterday.
	"It is being claimed that Akshay was 'detained', which is absolutely incorrect. It was just a delay for which immigration apologised and he went on with his day," a source close to the star told PTI.
	Kumar, who is a Canadian national, does not require a visa to travel to the UK for tourism and business purposes for up to 90 days.
	It is believed the UK authorities took longer to clarify this "fine-print", during which he was made to wait in the general waiting area at the airport.
	His team also denies some media reports which claim the Punjab-born actor tried to assert his stardom to get any kind of special treatment or ...

Akshay Kumar delayed at Heathrow airport

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Actress Anuska Sharma was pictured leaving a restaurant with ex-boyfriend cricketer Virat Kohli, sparking reconciliation rumours.
	This is the first time that the duo have been spotted together in public after their break up in February.
	The picture, which was clicked outside a Bandra restaurant, was shared by their fanclub on Twitter. While the cricketer wore a grey T-shirt and white pants, Anushka looked chic in a black crop top with pencil skirt.
	27-year-old Virat, who was declared Man of the Tournament at the just concluded T 20 World Cup, looked relaxed as he made his way out of the restaurant with Anushka, 27.
	The two, however, left in separate cars.
	The Indian cricketer recently lashed out at social media trolls for targeting Anushka, saying those who blame her for anything negative in his cricket career should be ashamed of themselves.

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli spotted together post break-up

A chair that author JK Rowling sat on while writing the first two "Harry Potter" books has sold at a New York auction for nearly USD 400,000.
	The 1930s piece was one of four mismatched chairs that the British author picked up for free in Edinburgh, Scotland, before she rose to fame, reported BBC News.
	Rowling, 50, originally auctioned the chair to benefit her charity in 2002. She hand-painted the chair, which auctioneer James Gannon said made the piece so valuable.
	It features the phrases: "O, you may not find me pretty but don't judge on what you see" and "I wrote Harry Potter while sitting on this chair".
	A letter from Rowling was included with the sale. The letter reads, "I was given four mismatched dining room chairs in 1995 and this was the comfiest one, which is why it ended up stationed permanently in front of my typewriter, supporting me while I typed out Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. My nostalgic side is quite sad to 

'Harry Potter' chair sold for almost USD 400,000 at auction

Noted author Salman Rushdie is reportedly dating former fashion model Laura Gomez Eastwood.
	The 68-year-old Booker Prize winner, has been quietly seeing Laura for about a month, reported Fox news.
	She was once married to Clint Eastwood's musician son Kyle, with whom she has a daughter.
	The brunette beauty was spotted on Friday night enjoying a romantic dinner with the author of "The Satanic Verses".
	Rushdie, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007, has been married four times, most recently divorcing from "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi in 2007.

Salman Rushdie reportedly dating Laura Gomez Eastwood?

"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi says she would never vote for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump from being elected.
	"Even if he wasn't the racist buffoon that he is making himself out to be, I probably wouldn't vote for him," Lakshmi said.
	"But as an immigrant, I obviously don't see his worldview as mine," she told Variety.
	Lakshmi, 45, who moved from India to New York as a child, said she is particularly bothered by Trump's controversial views on immigration.
	"We are a country of immigrants, so to say you should put a wall up or limit certain ethnicities is sort of antithetical to what this country is about," she said.
	"He himself is an immigrant of immigrant decent. Unless you are from the Cherokee nation, your ancestors are immigrants so you may be an umpteenth generation immigrant but there you are, squatting on someone else's land."
	The former wife of author Salman Rushdie noted that because she runs the women's health organisation, she has been paying close ..

Padma Lakshmi calls Donald Trump a 'racist buffoon'

Filmmaker Kabir Khan has revealed he is collaborating with superstar Salman Khan for the third time on his next project, which will release on Eid 2017.
	The director had earlier said he was in talks with the superstar and Hrithik Roshan for the said project as he was keen to have either of them and it looks like the hit team of "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" is back.
	"YES... WE ARE COMING BACK... EID 2017," Kabir tweeted alongside a picture of himself with Salman.
	Both their previous outings have been box-office blockbusters, increasing anticipation among the audience about the new film.
	Details about the yet-untitled project are not known so far.

Kabir Khan confirms re-teaming with Salman Khan for next

American star Samuel L Jackson has clicked a selfie with Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is her co-star in "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage".
	Deepika is making her Hollywood debut with the movie, which also stars Vin Diesel.
	The "Django Unchained" star seems to be in awe of the 30-year-old actress' beauty as he shared the picture on Twitter and wrote, "Awwww right, just met The Most Beautiful @deepikapadukone on my way outta here. She's ALL THAT!! Wow??"
	The photo shows the duo smiling at the camera, while hugging each other.
	The 30-year-old actress also expressed her gratitude to the "Pulp Fiction" star.
	"Thank you for being so gracious... And it was a pleasure meeting you."
	Directed by DJ Caruso, the third instalment of the hit "xXx" franchise will arrive in US theatres on May 20, 2017.

Samuel L Jackson shares selfie with 'most beautiful' Deepika

Search engine giant Google today paid tribute to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar with a special Doodle commemorative logo on his 96th birth anniversary.
	The Doodle features a sitar in between the Google logo.
	One of the greatest names in Indian music, Shankar is also credited for taking Indian sitar to the global stage.
	He is the only Indian musician to have five Grammy awards including a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
	He also shared a close bond with late Beatle George Harrison.
	Shankar died on December 11, 2012 at the age of 92. His daughters Anoushka Shankar and Norah Jones are famous musicians in their own right.

Google pays tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar on birthday

Actress Bipasha Basu will be tying the knot with her beau actor Karan Singh Grover on April 30.
	"We are happy to finally share the good news with everyone. 30th April 2016 is the big day and we cannot thank our family, friends, fans and well-wishers enough for all their love and support," a joint statement issued by both Bipasha and Karan read.
	The wedding will be a private affair.
	"Our deepest gratitude for respecting our privacy this far. We hope to have your continued blessings and warm wishes as we embark on this new journey together," it said.
	Before dating Karan, Bipasha was in a relationship with actor Harman Baweja.
	While this would be the actress' first marriage, Karan was previously married to TV stars Shraddha Nigam and Jennifer Winget.
	Bipasha and Karan, 34, began dating after starring in 2015 horror film "Alone".
	There were rumours that the pair, who have been dating for more than a year now, are getting married at the end of this month.
	Extending her best wishes .

Bipasha Basu to marry Karan Singh Grover on April 30

FYI has cancelled reality TV star Khloe Kardashian's prime-time talk show "Kocktails With Khloe" and the final episode is scheduled to air April 20.
	Guests for the series finale include Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
	The show will end its run at 14 episodes. Guests on the show are typically drawn from the host's social circle and family, and have included Kendall Jenner, Snoop Dogg, Aisha Tyler, "Real Housewives" star Brandi Glanville and chef Sharone Hakman, reported Variety.
	"FYI and Pilgrim Media Group appreciate everyone's great work on the series and are pleased that the show brought new viewers and significant numbers to FYI's linear and digital platforms," FYI and producer Pilgrim Media Group said in a statement.
	"We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Khloe and thank her for her hard work and unique voice that she brought to the series."
	The move to cancel the show comes three months after FYI upped its episode order from an .

Khloe Kardashian talk show 'Kocktails With Khloe' cancelled

Disney's children film "The Jungle Book" has been given 'U/A' certificate by the censor board, causing a furore in Bollywood and on social media.
 	"The Jungle Book", based on Rudyard Kipling's stories based in India, is an American fantasy adventure film directed by "Iron Man" helmer Jon Favreau, written by Justin Marks, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
	But a 'U/A' certificate means parental guidance is needed to watch the film, which releases here tomorrow, a week before the US release.
	The Central Board of Film Certification, which had caused a huge controversy by shortening the length of a kiss in James Bond movie "Spectre" last year, gave the movie a 'U/A' certificate, for being "too scary".
	The decision has not gone down well with people ridiculing the board for its callous approach in certifying films.
	"That ('The Jungle Book' getting U/A certificate) shows how crazy this country has become. We have lost the marbles, sorry to say that. If 'Jungle Book' is getting U/A ..

'U/A certificate to 'Jungle Book'; Bhatt lashes out at CBFC

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Madame Tussauds statue in London will be re-dressed as Gaurav, his character from his upcoming film "Fan", in a first of its kind promotional strategy by the movie makers.
	Shah Rukh will be seen in a double role-- as superstar Aryan Khanna and his biggest fan and also doppelganger Gaurav-- in the Yash Raj Films' thriller.
	The wax figure will resemble Gaurav in terms of his clothing and look. The statue will also be taken out to enthrall fans at the iconic London Eye.
	"We have had a long standing relationship with Madame Tussauds, and hold the attraction in high esteem. Placing the Madame Tussauds wax figure as a film character at a public place where crowds throng is an exciting opportunity for SRK fans," Avtar Panesar, Vice President YRF International said in a statement here.
	 A scene from the Maneesh Sharma-directed movie was shot at Madame Tussauds, London. "Fan" is set to hit theatres on April 15.

SRK's Madame Tussauds statue to get 'Fan' makeover

Bollywood producer Mukesh Bhatt says it is a shame on the country if a film like "The Jungle Book" is given 'U/A' certificate.
	Bhatt also suggested some serious thinking is needed about the censor board.
	"The Jungle Book", based on Rudyard Kipling's stories based in India, is an American fantasy-adventure film directed by "Iron Man" helmer Jon Favreau, written by Justin Marks, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
	The Indian audience will get to watch the movie from tomorrow, a week before the US release.
	"That ('The Jungle Book' getting U/A certificate) shows how crazy this country has become. We have lost the marbles, sorry to say that. If 'Jungle Book' is getting U/A certificate, then the government should do some serious thinking about CBFC," Bhatt told reporters at Gima awards here last night.
	"If you ask me CBFC should be put in garbage can, that is the right place for the CBFC," he said.
	The Central Board of Film Certification has given the "Jungle Book" a U/A certificate 

Bhatt lashes out at CBFC for 'U/A certificate to 'Jungle Book'

Bipasha Basu and her beau Karan Singh Grover may have kept mum about their upcoming wedding but the actress' friend Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra seems to have confirmed that the couple is indeed tying the knot soon.
	There were rumours that the pair, who have been dating for more than a year now, are getting married at the end of this month but they haven't confirmed the impending nuptials.
	Extending her best wishes to the couple, Priyanka took to her Twitter page and wrote, "I'm truly so happy for my friend @bipsluvurself and her handsome bridegroom to be @Iamksgofficial You're a golden heart... You deserve so much and more."
	While Priyanka and Bipasha, 37, have shared screen space in 2005 film "Barsaat", the "Quantico" actress hosted the third season of celebrity stunt-based show "Khatron Ke Khiladi" where Karan was a participant.
	Bipasha and Karan, 34, began dating after starring in 2015 horror film "Alone".
	While this would be the actress' first marriage, Karan was ...

Priyanka Chopra confirms Bipasha-Karan marriage

Reality TV star Rob Kardashian reportedly used over 500 roses in his proposal to Blac Chyna, and popped the question in front of her mother.
	The 28-year-old "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star is set to wed girlfriend of three months and he pulled out all the stops when he popped the question to make things as romantic as possible, reported TMZ.
	The TV star covered a room in his girlfriend's house with rose petals and candles, and he got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife when they walked into the room with Chyna's mother.

Rob Kardashian used over 500 roses to propose Blac Chyna?

Pakistani filmmaker Sabiha Sumar says she would love to explore the opportunity of directing a Bollywood movie in future.
	Sabiha directed the award winning Pakistani film "Khamosh Pani" which starred Bollywood actress Kirron Kher. The movie, which won various accolades across film festivals, was released in India too.
	"I am working on a few scripts now. The stories are very strong. If there is an opportunity to direct a Bollywood film, I would certainly explore it. I might do it in the future," Sabiha told PTI.
	The filmmaker, who last directed the 2013 film "Good Morning Karachi", likes work of many Hindi film directors including the off-beat cinema.
	"There are a number of filmmakers, who have come out with really good films. Not only in Bollywood, but even in alternative, off beat cinema. I like a lot of the work the Bollywood filmmakers present," the 54-year-old helmer adds.
	Sabiha has recently helmed a short film for 'Zeal for Unity Initiative'.
	Titled "Chotay Shah", it ...

Sabiha Sumar keen to direct Bollywoood films

Actor Matthew Perry says he would love to have his "Friends" co-star close friend Courteney Cox guest star on his show "The Odd Couple".
	The actor, 46, wants to persuade the 51-year-old actress, who he worked alongside for 10 years on "Friends" to join the American comedy for a one-off appearance in the next series, but his co-star Thomas Lennon isn't convinced, reported Female First.
	Speaking at the Facebook Head Office, the duo were asked during a fan Q&A if they want the brunette beauty to make a cameo in the show in the near future, to which Thomas hit back, "No, no, hard no! We disagree with this!"
	But Perry, who is co-creator, was more open to the idea and said, "Would [I] consider Courteney Cox guest-starring? Yes I would, we would love to have her on the show.

Would love to have Courteney on my show: Matthew Perry

Google has honoured with a doodle Pandit Ravi Shankar, the sitar virtuoso who is credited with the spread of Indian classical music in the West in the 1960s.
	Brought out in honour of Shankar's 96th birthday, the centrepiece of the doodle is a sitar.
	"Shankar, evangelised the use of Indian instruments in Western music, introducing the atmospheric hum of the sitar to audiences worldwide," the search engine giant said.
	Born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhry in 1920 to a Bengali family in Varanasi, the musician and composer spent his younger days touring the country with his elder brother Uday Shankar's dance troupe.
	He gave up dancing to study sitar playing under court musician Allauddin Khan. He went on to become the music director of All India Radio and the musician also worked as a composer, creating the music for the 'Apu Trilogy' by Satyajit Ray.
	He performed frequently with the violinist Yehudi Menuhin, and composed a concerto with sitar for the London Symphony Orchestra. Shankar ...

Google doodle on Pt Ravi Shankar on his 96 birth anniv

Pop star Nick Jonas has revealed he would date "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence "for sure".
 	The "Close" hitmaker, who has most recently been romantically linked with Kate Hudson, insists it is so obvious that any guy would want to date Lawrence, he needed to give "no explanation" as to why he'd want to go out with her, reported Female First.
	During an interview, the 23-year-old hunk was asked to join in a game that they play with all of their celebrity guests, titled "to bae or not to bae", where stars have to say whether or not they would date a famous name.
	When the interviewer put forward the 25-year-old "Joy" star, Jonas quickly shot back, "To bae for sure. That needs no explanation. We know why! What's not to love?"
	The "Jealous" hitmaker also confirmed he would date "American Idol" judge, Jennifer Lopez, but said it would be "weird" to explain his reasons as they are such good friends.
	"To bae for sure. She's kind of like the homie, she's my friend so it's kind of ...

Would love to date Jennifer Lawrence: Nick Jonas

Actress Drew Barrymore reportedly wants to "keep everything cordial" with her estranged husband Will Kopelman for the sake of their two young daughters.
	The couple who announced last week that they are divorcing after four years of marriage, are keen to make things as easy as possible for their two daughters, Olive, three and Frankie, 23 months, reported Female First.
	"[Drew] really wanted to give her daughters a normal family life, and she will do everything to make sure they [have one]. They're on good terms and are trying to keep everything cordial for the sake of the girls," a source said.
	"They'll keep their apartment they have on the Upper East Side [of New York City] for now. Olive is in school here [in NY], but also is enrolled in L.A. Drew was never really based full-time in NYC - they were always back and forth.

Drew Barrymore trying to keep it cordial with Will Kopelman?

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed gratitude towards his fans for their love and support after his name figured in the Panama Paper leaks as allegedly having links with offshore entities in two tax havens.
	The Indian Express carried a report on Monday based on leaked documents of a Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, which is said to feature links of over 500 Indians to firms and accounts in offshore tax havens.
	The 73-year-old actor, however, has denied any connection with those companies, saying his name may have been "misused".
	His fans took to Twitter to make 'IAmWithAmitabhBachchan' trend and thanking them, Bachchan wrote, "Thank you all that support #IAmWithAmitabhBachchan... It is so heartening and reassuring... Love to all."
	In his defence, the National award-winning actor has also claimed that even the news report had not suggested any wrongdoing on his part.
	The names of his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, her parents and brother also figured in the leaked ...

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