Music baron-film producer Bhushan Kumar today paid a tribute to his father the late Gulshan Kumar by creating a special song 'Mere Papa'.
	Bhushan has made the video 'Mere Papa' starring his sisters Tulsi and Khushali. Recently, Tulsi had sung 'Mere papa' at an event and the video was launched following positive response from the audience.
	"I was my papa's favourite. 'Mere Papa' is my tribute to him. It is not a song, but a feeling. It's a special gift for my papa. He is there with us...His blessings are with us," Tulsi told reporters here at the event.
	The video was launched by Anil Kapoor and his actress daughter Sonam.
	When asked if she has written an essay on her father in school, Sonam says, "I don't think I have written anything about him. I am like my dad. I want to be like him...My personality is like him."
	The "Neerja" actress feels happy that his parents have always been supportive.
	"My mom wanted me to finish my education first. My dad was keen on me acting. But he ...

Late Gulshan Kumar's children create 'Mere Papa' song

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Television actress Pratyusha Banerjee, best known for her portrayal of Anandi in the popular serial "Balika Vadhu", was found dead at her suburban residence today under mysterious circumstances.
	"She is no more," her close friend Siddharth Shukla, who worked with her in "Balika Vadhu", told PTI this evening.
	Asked about cause of 24-year-old Banerjee's death, the actor said he is gathering details.
	A police officer also said the actress was dead but did not give further details.
	It is suspected that Banerjee, who participated in "Bigg Boss 7" and "Jhalak Dikhla Jha", committed suicide by hanging.
	She was also seen in "Sasural Simar Ka", another popular TV series aired on Colors channel. Her last TV show was "Hum Hain Naa".

TV actress Pratyusha Banerjee dead; suicide suspected

Superstar Aamir Khan says his wife and other family members were deeply disturbed when he faced backlash over his comments on intolerance.
	The "PK" actor had last year faced flak for his statement on growing "intolerance" in the country.
	Asked if his comment was blown out of proportion, Aamir said, "Certainly, what I said was misrepresented. A lot of media misrepresented what I said and as a result a lot of people got upset with me, and rightly so because what was represented was not what I was saying. I understand that, these are the things you have to deal with in public life."
	Aamir said his family and close friends got upset when he was "attacked" over his comments for "no reason."
	"They get badly affected. My wife, mother, kids, sisters and brothers get upset. Even people who love me, close to me, would get upset if I am being misunderstood, or being attacked for no reasons so obviously those close to me would not like it."
	The 51-year-old-actor was speaking at Lokmat ...

Family was disturbed with criticism on intolerance row: Aamir

Actor Anil Kapoor today said his son Harshvardhan, who is making his Bollywood debut through "Mirziya", is more like his mother and does not like to be taken for granted.
	Harshvardhan is all set to take his first steps in the tinsel town as he makes his acting debut with "Mirziya".
	His doting sister Sonam, flying high on the success of "Neerja", had unveiled Harshvardhan's first look from the film on twitter.
	When asked if he thinks Harshvardhan looks like him, Anil said, "Don't say that (he looks like me). He doesn't like it. He is not like me at all. He is like his mom".
	Interjecting him, Sonam said, "Harsh is very scary".
	Anil said in a lighter vein, "We are really scared of him (Harshvardhan). We have to ask him if it is alright that we talk about him".
	"Mirziya" also marks the debut of Saiyami Kher, granddaughter of yesteryear actress Usha Kiran and niece of Tanvi Azmi.
	Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film is inspired by the love tale of Sahiban and Mirza and is ..

Harshvardhan is like his mother: Anil Kapoor

A man who stalked Ashanti has been jailed for a sentence of four years.
	The 35-year-old singer has been bothered by the same man since 2003 and has had to go to court on several occasions to try and put an end to his obsessive actions.
	Now 37-year-old Devar Hurd's harassment has been put to an end by judge Justice Kirke Bartley Jr who handed him the maximum sentence at a Manhattan court for his crime, reported TMZ.
	Speaking in court about the torment she had suffered, the "Foolish" singer said: "You continuously tweeted over and over again disgusting, derogatory things to me, I just wish you would stop."
	In court Prosecutor Carolina Holderness had argued for the maximum sentence, saying: "He's not just sending them (the tweets) as a fan but someone who has been convicted and ordered not to communicate with her. He has been told repeatedly by courts to leave these people alone.
	"Even today in speaking to you ... He minimises this conduct after having heard in court the effect that 

Ashanti's stalker jailed

Supermodel Iman is mourning the passing of her mother Marian Abdulmajid, just two months after her husband David Bowie died of cancer.
	The 60-year-old model lost her husband to cancer on January 10, after an 18-month battle, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	Iman - who has a 15-year-old daughter, Alexandria, with her late husband - has largely kept to herself since her spouse passed away, but has shared a number of inspirational messages on social media.
	Just last week, she posted: "Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving. We get stronger and more resilient."
	And a few weeks after her husband's death, she simply wrote: "Love & gratitude. Iman (sic)."
	It was recently revealed Iman will inherit USD 50 million from Bowie's estate.
	The couple's daughter will receive her USD 25 million when she turns 25 while his son Duncan Jones - who he had with his former wife Angie Bowie - will receive his USD 25 million share soon.
	A court met last month to approve a guardian for ...

Iman's mother dies

Old world charm captivates Aditi Rao Hydari and if given a chance the actress would love to play the lead in "Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam" remake.
	The 29-year-old "Wazir" actress, who was walking the ramp for debutant designer Jayanti Reddy at ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016, said Meena Kumari's character in the 1962 film was beautiful and she would any day say yes if she gets an offer.
	"I love Meena Kumari's character in 'Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam'. If I ever get a chance I would love to star in the remake of the film. I will say yes to it immediately. From that era Waheeda Rehman, Nutan and Madhubala are my favourite," Aditi told PTI.
	Directed by Abrar Alvi, "Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam" starred Meena Kumari, Guru Dutt and Rehman. It was based on Bimal Mitra's novel of the same name.
	Wearing a beautiful beige lehenga from Jayanti's collection, Aditi made a stunning showstopper.
	However, looking pretty always was something that used to bother her in the initial days of her ...

Wish to star in 'Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam' remake: Aditi

Tyrion Lannister is the true protagonist in George R R Martin's books and the HBO show "Game of Thrones", according to a study by the Mathematical Association of America.
	Using a graphing system, the study concludes that the clever Lannister prince (played by Peter Dinklage on the show) is best positioned as the central figure of the epic and sprawling saga, which is known for its propensity of killing off beloved characters, reported the Wrap.
	This is due to his role as the Hand of the King, which puts him at the center of much of the larger stories' intrigue.
	The study was conducted using "A Storm of Swords," the third book in Martin's series, and examines the characters' relationships to each other and to various locations.
	Jon Snow (Kit Harington), who was controversially killed off in the last season's finale, is also an important central figure of the drama so is his half-sister Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner).
	She's often depicted as a captive of more powerful figures, but her 

Math nerds figure out 'Game of Thrones' protagonist

Ronnie Corbett, best known for comedy show "The Two Ronnies", has died aged 85.
	His publicist said, "Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation's best-loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family.
	"They have asked that their privacy is respected at this very sad time."
	Corbett was one of the UK's best-loved comedians and along with Ronnie Barker; their double act was one of the most successful of the 1970s and '80s, reported BBC online.
	The entertainer had been suffering from ill-health for some time and had been in hospital in 2014 with gall bladder problems.
	Following Barker's death in 2005, Corbett continued to be regular fixture on TV and is perhaps best-known for his armchair "shaggy dog" sketches.
	His most memorable solo projects include the sitcom "Sorry!" and the game show "Small Talk". He most recently starred in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom "When the Dog Dies".

Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85

In an illustrious career spanning more than five decades, Farida Jalal has done films in different languages and explored television as well, but the veteran actress considers working on an online short movie a high point as it gave a chance to do something trendy.
	Short films and web series are currently in vogue with the youth appreciating the content and asking for more, the 67-year-old actress, who stars in a close to six-minute film "Scandal Point", is more than happy to be in that space.
	"I loved shooting for the film. It is a high point in my career to be doing something, which is of interest to today's generation, to be able to do what they are doing, being shoulder-to-shoulder with them...
	"When the offer came, I jumped at the idea because my films make my world go around and I wanted to experience working on a short movie," Farida told PTI.
	The movie, co-starring Kulbushan Kharbanda and directed by Ankush Tewari, is a part of Y-Films' anthology "Love Shots".
	It narrates 

Shooting short film high point in my career: Farida Jalal

Model Kendall Jenner has reportedly been dating Lakers player Jordan Clarkson.
	"They have been secretly dating for months and they are super into each other. He is super sweet and a total gentleman and Kendall loves that," a source said.
	The 20-year-old model was spotted out with Clarkson, 23, on a night out in West Hollywood, reported People magazine.
	Clarkson plays alongside Iggy Azalea's fiance Nick Young for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
	Jenner was most recently linked to Harry Styles.

Kendall Jenner secretly dating Jordan Clarkson?

"Jungle Book" star Neel Sethi will make his debut appearance on talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" along with Bill Murray, who gives the voice to the character Baloo the bear in the upcoming Disney's film.
	The child actor plays Mowgli in "The Jungle Book",
	Kimmel took to Twitter to share the news.
	"Tonight on Kimmel... Bill Murray, Neel Sethi... 'The Jungle Book'," Kimmel wrote.
	"The Jungle Book" showcases Mowgli's journey of self-discovery when he is forced to abandon his home in the forest.
	Besides Murray, the adventure drama also has voiceovers by Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson and Christopher Walken.
	The film releases in India on April 8, a week before it releases in the US.
	The episode will be aired in India on April 4 on Star World and Star World HD.

Neel Sethi, Bill Murray to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Nikhil Thampi's sassy creations have become a major celebrity favourite and the designers says if he would ever work on a Bollywood movie, that would be of someone like Karan Johar or Mira Nair.
	The young designer said these filmmakers match his sensibility, which is contemporary and edgy.
	"Working for films has been a big thought process. I have got a couple of offers, but because of prior work commitments I could not take it up. Movie takes six to seven months of your year and that is something I can't invest in right now. I will be doing movies for sure, as I love cinema.
	"I will never do something main stream, but something character-oriented. May be, I will do a Mira Nair or Karan Johar film which always touches a soul. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is every designer's dream but that's not possible for me," Nikhil told PTI on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016.
	The designer made his runway debut five years back and already holds a long list of celebrity clients ...

Would love to make Bollywood debut: Nikhil Thampi

Actress-model Waluscha De Sousa, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in "Fan", will walk the ramp for designer Saroj Jalan at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 2016.
	Jalan, known for her traditional bridal wear, is making her LFW debut with her collection titled "The Royal Harmony".
 	"We have highlighted the ensembles with patanpatola and have kept the silhouette line very simple yet very traditional using the vibrant hues of red, mustard, emerald and beige in our collection," Jalan said.
	Inspired by the cultural heritage of India, the line will showcase a mix of traditional and classic elegance with contemporary flair and drapes in different kind of silks having heavy zardozi handwork and embellishments.

Fan star Waluscha De Sousa to walk for Saroj Jalan at LFW 2016

Actress Deepika Padukone is "overwhelmed" that both of her films "Piku" and "Bajirao Mastani" have won many National Awards.
	The 30-year-old actress, who is currently shooting her debut Hollywood project "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" in Canada, took to Twitter to express her excitement.
	"Extremely overwhelmed to see both my movies #Piku & #BajiraoMastani win almost every award this season!," she wrote.
	In "Piku", Deepika played an independent but short-tempered daughter of hypochondriac father Amitabh Bachchan, who won his career's fourth best actor national award for the road drama.
	"Piku", meanwhile, also won for the best original screenplay and dialogues. Writer Juhi Chaturvedi shared the award with Himanshu Sharma, who won it for "Tanu Weds Manu Returns".
	The "Tamasha" star essayed the titular role of Mastaani, second wife of the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama "Bajirao Mastani".
	Expressing gratitude to both the directors, Deepika said, ...

Deepika overwhelmed with 'Piku', Bajirao's National Award wins

A rock music festival, organised by displaced Kashmiri Pandits group called Roots in Kashmir (RIK), will launch 'Reh 2016' tomorrow in the capital to mark Navreh, the Kashmiri new year's day.
	"Reh 2016, a Kashmiri rock festival, currently in its 6th edition, is all set to mark the arrival of Navreh (new year of the community and the new fire or light) on April 2 in New Delhi," an organiser of RIK, Aroop Rayu told PTI.
	Kashmiri rock festival is a blend of traditional Kashmiri music with the fusion of rock, latin and Jazz, she said.
	"The aim of the organizing such a festival has dual propose to create a breed of young blood talent in traditional Kashmiri music amid its preservation and second to connect youth generation with community and bring it together," she said.
	Six singer, actors and dancers --  Vunshi Saproo, Neeraj Pandit,  Vishal Pandita, Pragnya Wakhlu, Sumit Patwari and Rahul Tickoo -- will perform traditional music with a fusion of rock, jazz, blues and old Latin.
	RIK .

Kashmiri rock festival Reh 2016 to be held in Delhi

Veteran actor Kulbhushan Kharbanda, who has teamed with Farida Jalal after a long time for YRF's short movie "Scandal Point", says she is a brilliant actress.
	The actors have collaborated for the Ankur Tewari directed love story, which narrates the story of a senior couple reliving their romantic college days when they used to drive up to a lover's point.
	"Farida ji is a brilliant actress. We have worked together many times. She is still the same. There is not an iota of change in her appearance in last 25 years. She is also a thorough professional," Kulbhushan told PTI.
	Kharbanda, 71, and the 67-year-old actress have worked together in "Pukar", "Pinjar", "Garv", "Soldier" among others.
	The "Earth" actor said he enjoyed being the part of the short film.
	"It just took a day to shoot. I had no idea about digital short films. I am technologically challenged. I don't even know how does a link open in a mobile phone. I agreed to be a part of the film because it was coming out of Yash .

Farida ji is a brilliant actress: Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Nick Jonas says his former girlfriend Miley Cyrus is "awesome" despite he is no more in talking terms with the pop star.
	The "Jealous" singer was asked in an event about Cyrus and his opinion about her current image, which is probably much more controversial than when they dated in 2006.
	"It's been a while since I spoke to Miley, but I think that the persona is awesome and I think that she is living proof that you can continue to evolve as an artist and a creator," he said.
	He also said that he would definitely watch Woody Allen's upcoming film in which Cyrus would appear.
	"And I'm a huge Woody Allen fan, so I'm looking forward to seeing the show that she's doing with him," he added.

Miley Cyrus is awesome: Nick Jonas

Rapper Tyga has been left "shocked, devastated and heartbroken" after his bodyguard Arlester 'Punch' Henderson was killed in a freak accident on the Los Angles freeway.
	The "Rack City" hitmaker's friend and employee Henderson, died on Wednesday. Police sources said the 29-year-old bodyguard was behind the wheel when he collided with another vehicle, reported TMZ.
	He got out of his SUV to check on the people in the other car, only to be knocked down and killed by another passing motor.
	Tyga's representative said the star is "devastated, shocked, and heartbroken" by the tragedy.
	And the 26-year-old rapper - who is dating Kylie Jenner - also paid tribute to his friend on Instagram.
	Sharing a photo of them embracing, he wrote: "Rip Punch. I know you looking down from a better place.

Tyga's bodyguard dies

Popular TV actor Shakti Arora is in talks to feature on the ninth season of the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".
	The actor, best known for playing the role of Ranveer on "Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi", says he is yet to sign the contract to appear on the celebrity reality show.
	"I am right now only in talks with the makers of the show. I haven't signed any contract yet. The show will start sometime in July so there is still time for that. We will see how it turns out," Shakti told PTI.
	The 29-year-old actor says he is interested in doing only dance-based reality shows as of now.
	"I would love to do only dance based reality shows as of now. I am really interested in those because I am not a good dancer, so that would be something."
	Shakti is currently hosting the second season of the mythological series "Mann Mein Vishwaas Hai" airing on Sony.
	The "Pavitra Rishta" actor initially wanted to take a break after wrapping up "Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi", but came on board for the series 

Shakti Arora in talks for new season of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'

"Sankhachil" director Goutam Ghose is all set to launch his long-planned Indo-Italian film "Story of Lala" and will begin shooting from the middle of the year.
 	"Shooting for 'Story of Lala' will commence from this July and a major part will be shot in Italy," Goutam told PTI.
	"Sankhachil" won the National Award for Best Bengali film earlier this week and is slated for commercial release on April 14.
	"Story of Lala", which was at the back of his mind for the last few years, could not commence earlier due to procedural hassles, he said.
	Goutam did not, however, divulge the cast of the international project.
	The film will also be shot in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Mumbai.

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