Megastar Amitabh Bachchan thanked all those who congratulated him for his best actor National Award win, saying he is "most grateful".
	Bachchan, 73, was named best actor for his role in Shoojit Sircar's "Piku" at the 63rd National Film Awards announced in the capital yesterday.
	"To them that congratulate me for the National Award - most grateful... Thank you is never enough expression," Bachchan wrote on Twitter.
	He previously won the honour for "Agneepath", "Black" and "Paa".
	Bachchan celebrated the win with wife Jaya Bachchan and the crew members of an advertisement he was shooting with the latter.
	"Working with the wife today for an ad, promotion and some moments from there, they celebrate my National Award on set and then as I leave the studio they burst a few crackers .. Sweet," he wrote on his blog alongside some pictures from the set.
	Bachchan also congratulated other winners including Gujarat, which was named the most film friendly state at the National Film Awards for ..

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Noted designer Masaba says she is open to acting but would prefer doing only cameo appearances.
	Married to producer Madhu Mantena, who co-founded Phantom Films, the 27-year-old designer said she might try hands on acting in small roles.
	"If not full-fledged roles, maybe cameo appearances," Masaba told PTI when asked if she would like to act in movies.
	Masaba said she is not involved in her husband's work.
	"It's (producing films) a thankless and stressful business and I have enough stress of my own," she quips.
	Daughter of legendary West Indian cricketer Viv Richards and actress Neena Gupta, Masaba is all geared up to present her collection at the upcoming season of Lakme Fashion Week here from March 29 to April 3.
	She says the inspiration for her collection is old Indian aesthetics and culture.
	"We have modernised the contemporary Indian 'ikat' patterns and used Indian elements like the chhap tilak, sliced garlic and chillies," she said.
	The collection will consist of frill ...

Masaba open to do cameo appearances in films

Singer Jennifer Lopez says the birth of her twins gave her life a completely new direction.
	The 46-year-old songtress said it's all thanks to her eight-year-old twins, Max and Emme, that she has realised the difference between real and unreal, reported People magazine.
	"I had given birth and the kids honestly just gave me a new direction. They just made me realize what was real and what wasn't real. They just changed everything," Lopez said.
	The "On the Floor" hitmaker felt invigorated after becoming a mother and "started thinking about life in a different way.".
	"I started asking more questions of myself of love, of what was right, of what was wrong. I knew for their life to be great, I had to be great and I needed to fix some things and that is where the music came from," she added.

Jennifer Lopez' twins changed her life

Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards mom, Debbie, is moving out of the house bought by her daughter's ex-fiance Zayn Malik.
	Debbie has been asked by the 23-year-old former One Direction singer to leave the house, which is apparently in his name, reported Digital Spy.
	"Debbie is still living in the house. Zayn has very generously allowed her to live there for the past couple of years. But she's buying a house with her boyfriend so will be moving out once it completes," Zayn's spokesperson said.
	The house in Dorset was bought by Zayn during his engagement to Perrie.
	The popstars were engaged for two years, but decided to call it off last year.

Perrie Edwards' mom moving out of house bought by Zayn Malik

Actress Kelly Rutherford, best known for playing Lily van der Woodsen on "Gossip Girl", is joining Priyanka Chopra-fronted FBI drama "Quantico" in a recurring role.
	Rutherford, 47, will play the role of Laura, Shelby's (Johanna Braddy) mother who - along with Shelby's father Glenn (Kevin Kilner) - was revealed to still be alive and siphoning off money from her daughter through a long con, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Showrunner Josh Safran, who previously served as a writer and executive producer for "Gossip Girl", said he had hoped fans of the teen drama would notice.
	"It's always nice to slip Kelly in anything, I missed her. But when you think about it, who looks like Johanna's mother?," Safran said.

'Quantico' casts 'Gossip Girl' alum Kelly Rutherford

Oscar-winning singer Adele used her gig here as a platform to speak out against the pressure to breast feed.
	The topic has been in the news after celebrity chef Jamie Oliver told LBC Radio that the country had a "problem" with women not breast feeding, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"It's ridiculous. Because it's hard. Some of us can't do it. I managed about nine weeks. I mean, I loved (using formula).
	"All I wanted to do was breastfeed and then I couldn't and then I felt like, 'If I was in the jungle now back in the day, my kid would be dead because my milk's gone.'," Adele said.

Adele hits back against breastfeeding pressure

Actress Naomi Watts is the latest one to give her view on botox debate saying she also at times feel the need of going under the knife.
	However, the 47-year-old actress said it is tough for her to go for botox, reported People magazine.
	"Personally, I feel for me it's tough to do Botox - but it's also tough not to! Sometimes, I think I need the help. Whatever anyone else chooses is fine with me, no judgment.
	"Of course, I want to look the best I can, but I am playing characters that should match my age and the women and the material that I am interested in are usually going through something. I have to be able to live in my face and tell the story of the character I've taken on. But, I'll never say never," Watts said.
	"The Impossible" star is red carpet regular and even though she loves dressing up, ditching heels is on her minds every now and then.
	"I do enjoy the red carpet for the reason that you get to express yourself. But, ordinarily, I would never put on high heels unless .

Sometimes, I think I need the help: Naomi Watts on botox

Singer Bob Geldof has revealed he considered suicide after the death of his daughter Peaches.
	The 64-year-old singer was left devastated following the untimely passing of the TV presenter, who died from a drugs overdose in 2014 aged 25, reported Daily Mirror.
	"I'd make lists and keep working at the writing of those lists until the upside overwhelmed the downside. In my case I wrote down, 'What's the upside of being alive?' and 'What's the downside of it?' Was it ever really serious? Overall, no. In that moment, though, perhaps it was.
	"I had the sanity, luckily, to phone a friend and tell him, 'Look I think I'm just starting to get rationally irrational.' He almost slapped my face (with his tone) and said, 'Don't do anything stupid, stay exactly where you are' and came around very quickly. People talk you through these things."
	Geldof also admitted proposing to and eventually marrying his long-term lover Jeanne Marine helped him through his grief after losing Peaches.
	"Peaches ...

Peaches' death left me contemplating suicide: Bob Geldof

She may be a head turner when it comes to red carpet appearances but Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow says her makeup skills are really poor.
	The actress said she relied on experts when it comes applying makeup, reported People magazine.
	"I'm not very good at putting on makeup, which is, I think, a result of having had my makeup done for 20-plus years," she said.

I am not good at applying makeup: Paltrow

Harrison Ford is to auction off his iconic Han Solo costume to help an American medical centre treating his daughter find a cure for epilepsy.
	The "Star Wars" hero has become synonymous with the brown jacket he has donned for the movie franchise, including a leather version he wore for the latest installment - "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", reported Vanity Fair.
	Now Harrison, 73, said the jacket is up for grabs at an upcoming auction, with proceeds going to the New York University's Langone centre.
	"I was wearing it throughout the film," he said, confirming about the auction.
	However, he admitted that he would have a difficult task getting it back off one of the doctors at the research facility.
	Ford's daughter Georgia Ford, 25, has not had an epileptic seizure for the past eight years after being treated at the NYU Langone. Prior to that however, she was repeatedly misdiagnosed and was even prescribed migraine medicine for many years before getting a proper diagnosis as a ...

Harrison Ford auctioning Han solo jacket for daughter

Actor Fred Armisen will voice the character of Krang in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows".
	The character of Krang, the villain, originated in the '80s Turtles cartoon, where he was played by veteran voice actor Pat Fraley.
	Other new characters joining the cast include Casey Jones (Amell), scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry), mutants Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (WWE wrestler Sheamus) and Karai (Brittany Ishibashi), reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Brian Tee will also make his debut as Shredder in the sequel.
	Directed by David Green and co-produced by Michael Bay, the movie will hit theaters on June 3.

Armisen to voice Krang in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2'

Veteran actress Helen Mirren says she does not regret her decision of missing being a mother but she cried after watching "Parenthood".
	The "Queen" actress, 70, has been with director Taylor Hackford since 1986 but married in 1997. She has two stepchildren from husband Hackford's previous relationship, reported Daily Mirror.
	"I love children, they are so funny and so sweet, but I never wanted my own. I have never had a moment of regret about not having children. Well, I lie. When I watched the movie, Parenthood, I sobbed for about 20 minutes.
	"It was about the whole story of being a parent and how it never stops, even when you're a grandparent. I realised I would never experience that, and for about 20 minutes, I sobbed for the loss of that and the fact that I never experienced it," she said.
	She added, "Then I got over it and I was happy again.

I sobbed for 20 minutes after watching 'Parenthood': Mirren

Pop star Mariah Carey reportedly had her request to film on location denied by iconic London department store Harrods.
	The singer, 46, apparently wanted to film her reality TV show "Mariah's World" in the luxury store, but her request was declined after managers felt the superstar's presence would be too disruptive to customers, reported Daily Mirror.
	Carey, who is currently on her European tour, apparently wanted to use Harrods' make-up department as the setting to treat a member of her team to a makeover.
	It is alleged that the star, who is known for her diva demands, was also refused permission to "film outside of opening hours".
	"Mariah's entourage would have been in the dozens and there's no way usual trading could have gone on, but they also refused to open the store especially for her... They had to look for alternative locations for the shoot," a source said.

Mariah Carey refused permission to film in Harrods?

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is proud that her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan has won the national award for best actor, and says every performance of the megastar deserves to be celebrated.
     Bachchan was honoured with best actor award for Shoojit Sircar-directed "Piku" today.
     "It is not the first time (he is winning the national award). He deserved it. We are very very proud that Paa (Bachchan) won the national award yet again for a performance he deserved," Aishwarya told reporters here at an event.
     "I feel every performance of him deserves to be celebrated by the audience and members of the media," she said.
     The "Dhoom 2" actress is thankful to everyone for the wishes.
     "I thank you for all the love. Thank you for all the congratulatory messages. We love Paa and god bless him for entertaining us," she added.

Every performance of Big B should be celebrated: Aishwarya

The Uttar Pradesh government today hailed the special mention of the state as the "best film-friendly state" at the 63rd National Film Awards.
    "UP CM's relentless efforts to promote UP's film industry lead to a special mention at the 63rd National Awards," a tweet by CM Office said.
	The tweet noted that "63rd National Film Awards:Best film friendly state award-special mention to Uttar Pradesh and Kerala".
	UP has taken a number of initiatives to provide a conducive and hassle-free environment for film shoots, including Bollywood and regional ones.

UP govt hails special mention of best film-friendly state

Arjun Kapoor is yet to get a National Award, but the actor says winning the honour is always on the bucket list of any artist from the film industry as they are the most credible ones.
	The 30-year-old actor, who was in the capital today to promote his film "Ki & Ka," said getting honoured by the government is always special and the industry cherishes it more than anything.
	"We (film industry) really value the honours given by our country and government. Every Indian works towards getting recognized by the government. I remember my father (Boney Kapoor) winning a National Award for "Pukar" and  my chachu (Anil Kapoor) winning the National award, they were genuinely emotional.
	"These awards tell us if we are heading in the right direction. National awards are credible, they are even more important to us. Getting recognized by the government of our country is always special," Arjun said.
	The winners of 63rd National Film Awards were announced today. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan won ...

National awards are credible, important to us: Arjun Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor Khan may be playing an independent career-oriented woman in her upcoming film "Ki & Ka," but the actress says the movie is not about women empowerment.
	The 35-year-old actress, who was in the capital along with co-star Arjun Kapoor to promote the R Balki-directed movie, said the film is not trying to bring any change in the society.
	"Films are a medium of entertainment first. This movie is not a documentary on women empowerment or gender equality or is aimed to bring about a change in the society.
	"People can see the film and enjoy it and if after watching it they take back some message, that's an add on, but this movie is nowhere a revolution," Kareena told reporters.
	The movie stars Arjun, 30, as Kabir, who decides to be a homemaker while his wife pursues high-climbing corporate job.
	The makers initially focused on the unusual storyline of the movie but Arjun says it is more about freedom of choice than on gender equality.
	"The film is not dedicated to women ...

'Ki & Ka' not a documentary on women empowerment: Kareena

Anurag Kashyap, who has created his own space in Indian film industry, says it was his passion for cinema that helped him carve a niche for himself despite many hardships.
	The 43-year-old "Bombay Velvet" director, was in the city to deliver a lecture on "creative writing" at Banaras Hindu University.
	"You have to do things on your own and have to fight your own battle, in order to make your place in the industry," Anurag said.
	Sharing his own struggles, the "Gangs of Wasseypur" helmer revealed that after being denied direct entry in Prithvi theater, he decided to take up the job of a waiter in it's canteen.
	"This was how I got the entry inside the Prithvi theater and then soon started mingling with everyone and started taking up works as a scriptwriter and other small jobs there," he said.
	Kashyap told students that his passion for work in the film industry in the initial days made him do things beyond his imagination and when he got the work of script writing and film direction .

Need to fight own battle to make it big in industry: Anurag

Director Raam Reddy, whose critically acclaimed "Thithi", was today declared the best Kannada film at the National Film Awards, says winning the honour has given a commercial boost to the movie.
	"After such an incredible journey internationally, winning a National Award is a dream come true. With major awards going to mega blockbusters like Bahubali and Bajirao Mastani, and with the backing of distributor Suresh Productions, we are now confident and very hopeful for the commercial potential of Thithi.
	"With our release slated for the end of April or early May, and with the support and belief of stars such as Rana Daggubati, we feel positive about Thithi finding a wide audience in Karnataka and across the country," Reddy said in a statement.
	In "Thithi", three generations of sons react to the death of Century Gowda, their grandfather, a 101-year-old man. The three story lines intertwine before converging at Century Gowda's "Thithi", the final funeral celebration eleven days after a .

Nat awards a dream come true: "Thithi" director

In a unique dance experiment, physically-challenged dancer from the UK, Dan Daw, teamed up dancer Mirjam Gurtner to portray a couple trapped in a loveless relationship.
	The stunning duet by award-winning choreographer Javier de Frutos, takes it's inspiration from from Tennessee Williams' play "Camino Real" and Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot".
	The dance routine presented the story of a couple trapped in a stagnating relationship, unable to escape the domestic world.
	"We have put to use Mexican wrestling masks and music underpinning the emotional power play of the dance," Dan said at the event, sponsored by the British Council.
	The performance was staged before the students and the faculty of the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy.
  	Dan, who was part of Candoco for four years from 2010 until 2014, beautifully managed to synchronize with Mirijam.
	"I think the crux of any performance is celebrating each-other's differences. I don't know if there is any language of ...

Unique dance show in city

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan today called on Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan here.
	This was a courtesy meeting during which the two discussed various social issues including some of the those highlighted in the television programme 'Satyamev Jayate', a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.
	The Governor presented a copy of (former Prime Minister) Jawaharlal Nehru's book 'Discovery of India' to Aamir.
	Ch Vinodha, wife of the Governor, was also present.

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