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.

Aamir Khan meets Maharashtra Governor

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Child actor Neel Sethi who is seen as 'Mowgli' in the upcoming American film "The Jungle Book" loves India and especially 'Golgappas' (Pani-Puri), a street snack.
	This is not the first time that Neel has come to India he has been here before.
	"I have come to India before as my grandparents are here. I love India because this is my home. This is so different from usual New York from where I come. It's so different and cool," he said.
	One special fondness that the 12-year-old-actor has of India is eating Golgappas (Pani-Puri).
	"...Golgappas (Pani-Puri) I can have 27 in one go. I tried to beat my sister but that did not happen," Neel said on a lighter note.
	According to Neel, Indian movies are very cool and different and he likes to see them.
	With the first look and trailer of "The Jungle Book" all out there, Neel is seen all over and is treated like a star.
	Is he treated differently at home, pat comes the reply, "Not at all, not one bit. My sister still beats me to the ...

Neel loves 'Golgappas', finds India different from New York

A few fans took to Twitter to slam Justin Bieber for allegedly making fans pay a lot of money for pictures with a life-size cardboard cutout of him at his recent Las Vegas show.
	A lot of his fans got disappointed when he announced he'd cancelled all future meet and greets on his ongoing tour.
	Some, who had paid USD 2000 to see him, got even more disappointed when they were greeted with a cardboard cutout of the pop superstar in a backstage room at his Las Vegas show over the weekend, reported Aceshowbiz.
	It's unclear if the cutout was put there on purpose or not, but fans who had shelled out lots of money for the meet and greet weren't happy about it and vented their frustration on Twitter.
	Other fans showed support for them by taking to the micro-blogging site to mock 23-year-old Bieber.
	"Someone stop Justin Bieber his lack of respect for his fans right now is making me sick to my stomach... Cardboard cutout for 2K...," a fan wrote.
	"If you're ever feeling sad just remember ...

Justin Bieber fans slam him online

The upcoming "Kingsman: The Secret Service 2" has been officially named "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" and is set to release on June 16, 2017.
	Taron Egerton is back as Eggsy who teams up with Kingsman's American counterpart, The Statesman, after the British spy organization was destroyed in the first film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	A sneak peek at The Stateman's headquarters is offered in one of the concept arts. One other artwork gives a glimpse at an underwater vehicle and the other picture shows Poppyland, the lair of the devilish character played by Julianne Moore.
	"I didn't know if I wanted to direct this or not. I was worried about the villain. Spy films are only as good as their villains. Then one morning I woke up with the whole storyline in place, and a new villain plot," Matthew Vaughn said.
	"You try not to read what people want, but they do want another church sequence. I have no reason for another massacre to happen. But I have other sequences you've never ...

'Kingsman 2' gets official title

Rapper TI and his wife Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle have welcomed their third child together, a daughter.
 	The 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, welcomed his daughter into the world on March 26, reported Female First.
	The couple also have two sons, Cilfford 'King' Jr, 11, and Major Philant, seven, but they tragically lost a daughter, Leyah Amore, in March 2007 after she was still-born six months into Tameka's pregnancy.
	TI also has sons Messiah, 16, and Domani, 15, with Lashon Dixon and daughter Deyjah, 14, with singer Ms. Niko, while Tiny has another daughter, Zonnique, 19, with Zonnie Zebo Pullins.

TI, wife welcome third child

Gujarat was today named the most film friendly state at the 63rd National Film Awards for its effort to ease shooting films.
	"Most film friendly state" award has been introduced this year.
	Gujarat's single window clearance facility, presence of a dedicated web portal, international promotions, database of product facilities and hotels and emergency services as well as the friendly approach of the state government were other reasons responsible for its win, the jury said in its citation.
	There were two special mentions in the category-- Uttar Pradesh and Kerala for the efforts in making their state friendly towards film shooting crews.

Gujarat named most film friendly state at National Awards

"Ki & Ka" star Arjun Kapoor will be the celebrity showstopper at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) for Manish Malhotra's spring summer collection.
	Titled "Elements," the collection by Manish, will open the five-day fashion extravaganza.
	The celebrity designer took to Twitter to make the announcement a day before the show.
	"#dapper @arjunk26 to walk for my #Spring #summer #collection #ELEMENTS' @LakmeFashionWk #openingshow," he wrote.
	A total of 90 designers are going to display their collections on the runway this season, which includes Neeta Lulla, Nikhil Thampi, Anita Dongre, Monisha Jaising, Rahul Mishra, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Masaba Gupta, Payal Singhal and Nishka Lulla.
	Lakme Fashion Week will begin from March 29 and conclude on April 3.

Arjun Kapoor to walk for Manish Malhotra's at LFW

With Bollywood's major titles dominating this year's National awards, winners Kangana Ranaut, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and "Baahubali" producers said the honour came as a huge recognition and encouragement.
	Ranaut, who turned 29 last week, said her best actress win for "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", is a great birthday present.
	"It is the best birthday gift I could have got. I am thrilled and feel blessed especially since Mr Bachchan is the best actor with me," Ranaut said in a statement.
	Bhansali dedicated his honour for "Bajirao Mastani" to his mother, saying she always wanted him to win a National award.
	"This is my first national award as a director it is really very special to me. My mother always prayed that I should get one and here I get it. Her prayers are answered," Bhansali told PTI.
	"Baahubali", a multilingual drama, was declared the best feature film by an 11-member jury, headed by Ramesh Sippy.
	Its actors Prabhas and Rana Daggubati and producer Shobu Yarlagadda, said the ..

National award winners in celebratory mode

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj says he sees his National award win for adapted screenplay in "Talvar" as an encouragement to write better stories in future.
	This is Bhardwaj's second consecutive National award win. He won the best screenplay (dialogue) award last year for "Haider".
	"This is my seventh award National award. I am very happy this time as it's a for a film like 'Talvar', whose story needed to be told. This is my second film alone as a writer so it gives me confidence, a boost to write," Bhardwaj told PTI.
	The 50-year-old filmmaker, who is currently shooting for upcoming period drama "Rangoon", said he will celebrate the win with his team.
	"Initially when my producer told me about the award I couldn't believe it I wanted to hear (it on TV) and see it myself. The congratulatory messages made me feel it's true. In the evening I will party with my team.

National award win gives confidence to write more: Bhardwaj

Filmmaker R Balki says megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who won his fourth National award today for "Piku," is a stupendous performer.
	Balki has worked with the 73-year-old actor in films including "Cheeni Kum," "Paa," "Shamitabh," and yet-to-be-released  "Ki & Ka".
	"I think nobody can be more proud of him (Amitabh Bachchan) more than me. Proud is an understatement. He deserves a lot more. He is a stupendous actor and far bigger than all of us," Balki told PTI.
	In "Piku," the veteran actor played a hypochondriac father of an independent girl played by Deepika Padukone. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the road drama also received award for best original screenplay and dialogue.
	In "Ki & Ka," Bachchan makes a special appearance with his wife Jaya and according to the filmmaker it is the best role he has written for his favourite star.
	"The role I have written for Amit ji in 'Ki & Ka' is the best for him so far. I have a great working relationship with him and I know how to bring ...

Nobody can be more proud of Bachchan's win than me: Balki

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says his National award as director for "Bajirao Mastani" is "very special" because the win has fulfilled his mother's longstanding wish.
	This is Bhansali's first National award as a director and the 53-year-old filmmaker is glad that finally his mother's prayers have been answered.
	"This is my first National Award as a director. It is really very special to me. My mother always prayed that I should get one and here I get it. Her prayers are answered," Bhansali told PTI.
	The director said he learnt about his National award win through a leading news channel.
	"People from unknown numbers kept calling me I just picked up one such call and they asked me to give a reaction on winning the National award. Then my mother just screamed. Her happiness means a lot to me," he added.
	The Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra starrer was not only a blockbuster but also swept the award season this year.
	Bhansali, however, never anticipated a National award. 

My mother's prayers answered: Bhansali on National award win

Director Goutam Ghose today said Sankhachil getting the best Bengali film 63rd national award will boost the film's chances at the box office before its release in mid April.
	"Feeling happy that 'Sankhachil', based on Partition, has been adjudged as the Best Bengali film by the 63rd National Award selection jury. It will undoubtedly act as the booster for the film. I remember my previous Indo-Bangla production 'Moner Manush' had got the IFFI Golden Peacock before its release. Such crowning before release definitely whets audience expectations," the "Paar" director told PTI over phone.
   	Ghose also commented the selection trend this year showed the thrust was more on mainstream genre films which strike chord with the larger audiences but said he had "no issue with that."
	"I had been part of the jury for years. It's a highly subjective issue and their discretion. My wishes to the other recipients," he said.
     "Sankhachil", co-produced by Prosenjit Chatterjee, will be released in .

Happy 'Sankhachil' won Best Bengali film at Nat awards: Ghose

With his production venture "Visaranai" bagging three National Awards including best Tamil film, Tamil film star Dhanush today said the joy was "triple."
	Actor-director Samuthirakani, who made the super hit "Nadodigal", bagged the best supporting actor award for his role in "Visaranai", while the thriller also won best editing award for late TE Kishore.
	"Three awards for 'Visaranai' mean triple the joy and I am duty bound to thank (the film's) director Vetrimaran," he said in a statement here.
	Dhanush, himself a National Award winner, said he was sure the film would earn a 'special place' when he took up the venture, adding Tamil audiences will accept such 'creations' and that he was encouraged to support more such efforts.
	"Visaranai", based on M Chandrakumar's novel 'Lock Up', has already received international accolades.

It is a triple joy: Dhanush on National awards for 'Visaranai'

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is proud that her last release "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was named the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment at the 63rd National Film awards.
	The 35-year-old actress, who was in the capital to promote her upcoming movie Ki & Ka," gave the credit of the film's success to its lead Salman Khan and director Kabir Khan.
	"'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is the greatest film of our times. It spoke a lot about humanity, love, support and integrity. So I am really proud of the film. Of course great going for Kabir Khan and Salman who actually believed in the script and made this film happen," Kareena told reporters.
	"Bajrangi Bhaijaan", a cross-border drama, revolved around a little Pakistani girl, who loses her way on the Indo-Pak border and finds herself in India.
	The character played by Salman finds her and takes it upon himself to re-unite her with the family in Pakistan. Kareena played 50-year-old actor's love interest in the film.

Proud being part of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan': Kareena Kapoor Khan

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today congratulated megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Bengali filmmaker Goutam Ghose for winning National Film Awards.
	"Congratulations @SrBachchan for winning #NationalAwards for Best Actor. Congrats all other well-deserved winners. Keep making India proud," Banerjee said in a tweet.
	"Happy that Shankhachil, a joint production of West Bengal & Bangladesh, won Best Bengali Film. Congratulations Gautam Ghose #NationalAwards," she said in another tweet.
	Big B won the best actor award at the National Film Awards while Goutam Ghosh bagged the Bengali movie award for "Shankhachil".

Mamata congratulates Big B and Goutam Ghosh

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan won his fourth National award for "Piku", while it was a second consecutive best actress win for Kangana Ranaut at the National Film Awards announced here today, which saw Bollywood's dominance in major categories, barring the top prize that went to multilingual "Baahubali".
	73-year-old Bachchan won the best actor honour for his turn as a hypochondriac father in the road-trip family drama. He previously won the honour for "Agneepath", "Black" and "Paa".
	Ranaut, who turned 29 last week, was declared the winner for her endearing dual turn as Tanu, a troublesome wife and Haryanvi sportsperson Datto in romantic comedy "Tanu Weds Manu Returns".
	The actress called it the "best birthday gift" especially since she gets to honour with Bachchan.
	"It is the best birthday gift I could have got. I am thrilled and feel blessed especially since Mr Bachchan is the best actor with me," Ranaut said in a statement.
	This is the third trophy for Ranaut at the National ...

Bachchan, Kangana win big at Bollywood heavy National Awards

Amitabh Bachchan won the best actor award for playing a hypochondriac father in "Piku", while Kangana Ranaut scored her second consecutive best actress honour at the 63rd National Film Awards, where Hindi films won in major categories barring the top prize that went to "Baahubali".
	This is 73-year-old Bachchan's fourth National award. He previously won the honour in 1990 for "Agneepath", for "Black" in 2005 and for "Paa" 2009.
	Ranaut, 28, won the award for her role in romantic comedy drama "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" for her endearing dual turn as Tanu, a troublesome wife and Haryanvi sportsperson Datto. It is her third trophy at the National Awards, having earlier won best supporting actress for "Fashion" and best actress "Queen" last year.
	The first part of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus "Baahubali" was announced as a surprise best feature film winner, even as last year's much appreciated "Masaan" had to contend itself with just a best debut director award for Neeraj Ghaywan.
	Sharat ...

Top acting honours for Bachchan, Kangana at National Awards

James Wan, known for his successful horror film like "The Conjuring" and the "Insidious" franchise, feels the genre deserves proper respect in Hollywood.
	"I love the genre and believe it deserves proper respect. despise filmmakers that are sheepish to call their horror films horror," Wan wrote on Twitter.
	The director is looking forward to the release of the sequel to "The Conjuring" titled "The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist."
	"I wanted to expand on the world we created on the first, and explore their characters more. #TheConjuring2. I love the cinematic characters of Ed & Lorraine Warren, and to continue their story."
	Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as real-life paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren.
	They go across the pond to investigate the case of the Enfield Poltergeist in England.
	The Warrens encounter a single mother whose young daughter, Janet, is having a particularly haunting experience with demons. After having a premonition, ...

Horror genre deserves respect: James Wan

Singer Nick Jonas has revealed rapper Jay Z helped him to pick the title for his forthcoming album, "Last Year Was Complicated".
	Jonas, 23, said before Jay Z came into the picture, he was planning to name the album "Unhinged", which is one of the songs in the set, reported Female First.
	"I had a title picked out. It was called 'Unhinged', it's one of the songs on the album.
	"[Jay Z] said, 'Look, listen. As I've heard the whole body of work now and gotten to know you better, I don't feel like it quite sums up the story you're telling. So, let's just talk about this year of your life. What's it been like?' And I said, 'Last year was complicated.' And he was like, 'That's the title!'" Jonas said.
	The album is set to release in June.

Jay Z helped me choose next album's title: Nick Jonas

Pop star Lady Gaga celebrated her 30th birthday in style over the weekend with a star-studded bash.
	The "Born This Way" clad in a metallic dress, headed to the No Name Club in Hollywood, California to ring in her big day with a host of famous friends.
	Among the guests included Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Kate Hudson, Pharrell Williams, John Legend and his pregnant wife Chrissy Teigen, Kathy Bates, and Gaga's actor fiance, Taylor Kinney.
	According to TMZ, the superstar performed at the party and was gifted with a famous 1990 Michael Jackson sketch, called Dancing Feet.
	Lady Gaga has a lot of reasons to celebrate her upcoming milestone - in January, she won her first Golden Globe award for her role in "American Horror Story: Hotel" and she earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song for documentary "The Hunting Ground."
	She also enjoyed the spotlight as she sang the US National Anthem at the Super Bowl last month and ...

Lady Gaga rings in 30th birthday with famous friends

Having enacted various characters like a fiery, rustic lover, a "goonda" and a lover boy in his four years of film career, actor Arjun Kapoor now wants to explore his comic side on-screen.
	"The genre of films is important. My imagery of angry young man was created after my few films, but then it got broken with '2 States'. Now I can do everything. I would want to do an out-and-out comedy. I enjoy it and want to attempt it," Arjun told PTI.
	"I would also like to explore a dark thriller, a con film. I am still young so I have lot of time to try out various things," he said.
	Arjun is the only actor in the younger generation to have tried his hands on television, as a host for adventure reality show "Khatron Ke Khiladi".
	"I have done television, so I have explored that avenue as well. I am glad I did it, I am happy with the response," he said.
	The 30-year-old "Gunday" star has now also become confident about his craft of acting.
	"You get better with every film. Experience counts a ..

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