Legendary singer S P Balasubrahmanyam has come out in support of Amitabh Bachchan over the controversy related to Bollywood megastar's rendition of the National Anthem at Eden Gardens ahead of the India-Pakistan WT20 cricket match.
	"I was really moved by the way Sri Amitabh Bachchan ji rendered our National Anthem in Kolkata the other day. It was dignified, in perfect pitch and perfect pronunciation," Balasubrahmanyam said in a Facebook post.
	A Delhi-based lawyer on Monday lodged a police complaint against Bachchan, claiming he stretched the national anthem by around 30 seconds to one minute and 22 seconds, violating government guidelines restricting the time to 52 seconds.
	"Somebody filed a PLC against him saying that his singing was a few seconds more than the prescribed duration for singing the National Anthem. Is there a law like that? Surprise!!!," said Balasubrahmanyam, who won the National Award for best male playback singer six times in four Indian languages.
	"How could ...

Balasubrahmanyam comes out in support of Bachchan

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Mowgli of the upcoming Hollywood film "The Jungle Book," child actor Neel Sethi will begin the international promotional tour for the movie in India, later this month.
	The Disney live-action epic film will mark the debut of the 12-year-old actor, who plays the only human being in the story. Neil will visit India to present the film and visit some special sites in Mumbai.
	"I have heard so many stories about the jungles of India from my maternal grandparents who live here. I am so excited to be visiting my homeland once again. When my parents heard that I got the part to play Mowgli, they were so excited because the stories are based in India," Neel said in a statement.
	The New York based actor was hand-picked by director Jon Favreau from over 2000 hopefuls to play the role of Mowgli. Neel says he is "thrilled" to play the iconic character and hopes people in India will enjoy the movie.
	"I am thrilled to have played Mowgli in my first film and befriend the much loved characters like 

'Jungle Book' actor Neel to begin international tour in India

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his desire to portray veteran actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt in a biopic.
	Dutt was known for helming classics like "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool", "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" and "Chaudhvin Ka Chand". He died at the age of 39.
	An editor of a leading entertainment magazine tweeted about his wish to have SRK play Dutt on screen, saying he will be the best to show "anger, romance, devastation," all which is said to be a huge part of the filmmaker's tragic life.
	To which, the 50-year-old "Dilwale" actor replied, "Absolutely. I should do it. And as you lovingly say my friend my face is like a beautiful poem... In black & white."
	Even after 52 years of Dutt's demise, his work is referred as a benchmark for quality filmmaking.

Would love to play Guru Dutt on screen: SRK

Actor Ajay Devgn starrer "Baadshaho" has been in news over its casting and both Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra are not part of this project.
	Speculations were rife about Kareena teaming up with Ajay for "Baadshaho".
	"She (Kareena) was approached for the film. She had liked the idea as well. But things did not work out due to date issues. We haven't finalised anyone yet. We are still working on the script," sources said.
	On Priyanka being part of the project, the source said, "Only speculations are on. It's just a rumour."
	Earlier actresses Shruti Haasan and Lisa Haydon were going to be part of this project.
	T-Series (producer) brings back the intense actor - director pair of "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai" Ajay Devgn and Milan Luthria in "Baadshaho".
	Both Milan and Ajay have done three films together "Kachche Dhaage", "Chori Chori" and "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai".
	When contacted Milan told PTI, "There is too much of speculation happening. We have not finalised anyone. .

Kareena Kapoor Khan not doing "Baadshaho"

US First Lady Michelle Obama opted for Kashmiri embroidered dress by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan at the Cuba state dinner.
	 President Barack Obama, the first lady and their daughters arrived in Havana, the capital of Cuba, on Sunday.
	Khan said that the dress, which the First Lady selected for the Cuban dinner, was made from a Kashmiri fabric embroidered with an Indian floral motif and it is similar to the one from his pre-fall collection, reported the New York Times.
	"I had sent her a couple of different things. I had no idea. You never know what she is going to wear. I guess I got pretty lucky," Khan said.
	The designer is responsible for some of Michelle's best looks, including the gown she wore to a state dinner in India in 2009.
	He seems to have become a family favourite: The first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama wore Naeem Khan dresses for their first appearance at a state dinner in Canada this month.

Michelle Obama wears Naeem Khan's Kashmiri creation in Cuba

After successfully directing two movies "3" and "Vai raja Vai", filmmaker Aishwaryaa R Dhanush is all set to launch her autobiography titled "Standing On An Apple Box".
	The 34-year-old daughter of Rajinikanth penned her life story as a celebrity child, star wife, filmmaker, and mother.
	 "I am coming up with my autobiography named 'Standing On An Apple Box', which is expected to come out by end of this year.
	"This going to be my debut book and will give the readers a glimpse about my personal life and incidents. I'm melancholic by nature so there are philosophical musings alongside a personal narrative which has a mix of different emotions, from highs and lows to anger and gratitude," Aishwaryaa said in a statement.
	The 200-250 pages autobiography will be published by Harper Collins.

Aishwaryaa R Dhanush turns writer, pens autobiography

In a career spanning almost two decades, Vrajesh Hirjee has tickled funny bones with several comedy films but the actor says he has no apprehensions to star in an adult comedy movie in the future.
	Hirjee has been part of the successful "Golmaal" franchise, apart from featuring in movies like "Sunday", "Heyy Babyy" and "One Two Three".
	The actor says he was offered a role in the adult comedy "Grand Masti" but could not be a part of it.
	"There is no apprehension from my side that I do not want to do adult comedies. In fact, Indra Kumar (director) had called me for a part in 'Grand Masti' but I couldn't do it. In the future, if I get a chance to do something like that I will definitely do it," Hirjee told PTI today.
	The 44-year-old actor played Hrithik Roshan's friend Tony' in his breakthrough role in "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" and went on to star in the 2001 cult romantic-drama "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein".
	Hirjee feels the adult comedy genre in the country is misunderstood a ...

No apprehensions in doing adult comedies: Vrajesh Hirjee

Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son and wife, who were stranded in blasts-hit Brussels have been shifted safely to a hotel in Antwerp city.
	Abhijeet had yesterday said his wife Sumati and son Jai were stranded in Brussels but had assured they were safe.
	"They have been taken to nearest Antwerp city in Belgium which is the capital of Antwerp province," the 57-year-old singer told PTI today.
	"My son and wife have been shifted to a hotel in Antwerp and I am thankful to Jet Airways for taking care of them. But the actual problem is that both have lost their baggages also," he added.
	The singer's family was on board a New York bound Jet Airways flight, which had a stop over in Brussels.
	According to Abhijeet, Jai was heading to New York to get training in film-making and his mother was along with him.
	"What would take place further, I don't know and that is the real concern. But I have strictly ordered them not to come out from the hotel," he said.
	Abhijeet thanked the ...

Singer Abhijeet's stranded family in Brussels shifted safely

Italian fashion house Armani has announced the plans to not to use fur in any of their creations.
	 The Armani Group said that starting with their fall/winter 2016 season, their collections will cease using fur in all of their garments, reported People magazine.
	"I am pleased to announce that the Armani Group has made a firm commitment to abolish the use of animal fur in its collections. Technological progress made over the years allows us to have valid alternatives at our disposition that render the use of cruel practices unnecessary as regards animals.
	"Pursuing the positive process undertaken long ago, my company is now taking a major step ahead, reflecting our attention to the critical issues of protecting and caring for the environment and animals," Giorgio Armani said in a statement.
	 This news is part of the fashion company's agreement with the Fur Free Alliance.
	"Mr Armani has been a trendsetter in the fashion world for decades and this latest announcement is proof that ...

Giorgio Armani to go fur free in 2016

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has become the first Bollywood celebrity to have 20 million followers on popular micro-blogging site Twitter.
	The 73-year-old megastar beaten his contemporaries Shah Rukh Khan (18.6 million), Aamir Khan (16.9 million), Salman Khan (16.8 million) and Priyanka Chopra (13.2 million) with his new milestone.
	Bachchan's Twitter account became live in May, 2010 and ever since has been a one stop destination for his fans to connect, interact and engage with the actor.
	"Baduuummmbaaaaa!! 20 MILLION ! Thank you all... Now to 30 million!! and your time starts NOW!!," he tweeted.
	On Twitter, the "Wazir" actor is followed by stars like Mukesh Bhatt, Sridevi, Dilip Kumar, Madhuri Dixit among others. Bachchan has so far made over 48 thousand tweets.
	He will be next seen in "Te3N" and "Pink".

Amitabh Bachchan reaches 20 million fan following on Twitter

Rita Gam, a glamorous actress who starred in exotic films including "Saadia", "Sign of the Pagan" and "King of Kings", has died. She was 88.
	Gam, who was director Sidney Lumet's first wife and a bridesmaid at Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier, died of respiratory failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on March 22, publicist Nancy Willen said.
	The veteran actress also appeared opposite Gregory Peck in "Night People" (1954) and "Shoot Out" (1971), in William Dieterle's "Magic Fire" (1955), with Victor Mature in "Hannibal" (1959) and with Jane Fonda in Alan J Pakula's "Klute" (1971).
	She and her co-star Viveca Lindfors shared the Silver Bear for best actress at the 1962 Berlin International Film Festival for their roles as the women in the hotel room in Tad Danielewski's "No Exit", based on the play by Jean-Paul Sartre.
	Born in Pittsburgh on April 2, 1927, Gam was raised in New York City. A founding member of The Actors Studio, she landed a role on Broadway .

Glamorous actress of 1950s Rita Gam dies at 88

Former "The Bachelor" contestant Erin Storm has died after the single-engine plane she was piloting crashed after taking off from Hawthorne Municipal Airport. She was 41.
	Storm was in cardiac arrest when emergency crews arrived and was pronounced dead at the hospital, reported Ace Showbiz.
	According to police, "a nearby construction crew witnessed the crash and was able to remove the pilot from the wreckage prior to the arrival of emergency services."
	Storm "was treated by LA County Fire personnel, and transported by ambulance to Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Carson," but she did not survive.
	Storm, who was vying for Matt Grant's heart in season 12 of the reality dating series, was living in California and worked for Pacific Blue Air, an aircraft training facility at the LA airport.
	It's currently unknown what caused the plane to go down. The crash is still being investigated by both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Traffic Safety Board.
	Grant, who proposed ..

Former 'Bachelor' contestant Erin Storm dies in plane crash

Singer Peter Andre is really happy that his former wife Katie Price and her family attended his concert.
	The former couple surprised everyone when Price was spotted hugging her ex husband after he performed in Brighton, and even watched the concert with his current wife, Emily MacDonagh, reported OK! magazine.
	The father of three revealed that they have put their issues behind them, and now "get on".
	"This is progress and I'm really happy that she and Kieran (Katie's current husband), came along and the whole family was there. It was great for the kids to see us getting on and just goes to show we're moving forward," he said.
	Two years ago, the mother of five had stated she would never speak to the "Mysterious Girl" singer again, after they split in 2009.

Katie Price watches ex Peter Andre's concert with kids

Bisexual actress Maria Bello has split from her girlfriend and found love with a younger man.
	The "Coyote Ugly" star hit headlines in 2013 when she went public with her sexuality in a moving Modern Love column for the New York Times, revealing she had started romancing her best friend, Clare Munn. Reported Us magazine.
	She went on to detail her "modern family" in her 2015 autobiography, "Whatever... Love Is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves", in which she discussed how she shares custody of her 15-year-old son Jackson with her ex-boyfriend, TV executive Dan MCDermott, who she split from in 2006 after seven years together.
	However, Bello, 48, has since ended her relationship with Clare, and has now moved on to date 29-year-old Elijah Allan-Blitz.
	She is yet to comment on her new man, but she was pictured laughing with Elijah during a recent outing in Los Angeles.

Maria Bello dating younger man

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins was honoured with the top acting prize at Britain's Royal Television Society Awards.
	The 78-year-old actor added another trophy to his collection at the London prizegiving as he was handed the male actor award for his performance in UK TV show "The Dresser", beating out the likes of Tom Courtenay (Unforgotten) and Adam Long (Don't Take My Baby), reported Contactmusic.
	Former "Coronation Street" star Suranne Jones earned the female actor prize for her new drama "Doctor Foster", claiming the honour over Wolf Hall's Claire Foy and Home Fires' "Claire Rushbrook".
	Meanwhile, sitcom "Catastrophe" was a double winner, earning the Scripted Comedy and Comedy Writer trophies for stars and creators Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney, and drama "The Lost Honour" of Christopher Jefferies also took home two prizes for Drama Serial and Drama Writer for Peter Morgan.
	Newcomer Michaela Coel was another two-time winner for her popular comedy "Chewing Gum", earning the 

Anthony Hopkins feted at Royal Television Society Awards

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be directing the "The Battle of Versailles" movie for HBO.
	The 43-year-old "Selma" helmer will co-write the project with Michael Starrbury, adapting the book "The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History" by Robin Givhan, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	The film will revolve around the 1973 Palace of Versailles fashion show that pitted five top American designers against the best French designers.
	At the legendary event, each designer submitted eight designs. The American show featured 11 African-American models from the era and their work broke the racial barriers leading to the birth of American fashion.
	Karen Glass and Angela Mancuso are executive producing the movie.

Ava DuVernay to helm 'The Battle Of Versailles' film

Actress Kerry Washington's "Scandal" wardrobe started to mimic her own when the writers introduced more colour to her clothes.
	The 39-year-old plays political fixer Olivia Pope in the hit series, and admits her alter ego is starting to merge with her real personality, at least when it comes to fashion.
	Olivia has become something of a style icon with fans since the TV series first aired in 2012 thanks to power dressing in monochrome business attire, but this is something which is changing in the new sixth season of the show.
	"(My character's) not hiding anymore, and very specifically, the writers wrote in the script that Olivia Pope is wearing colour. We didn't know what to do - this was such a huge change in how we approached her aesthetic, and I also felt like everything on the rack was me.
	"It was more Kerry than it was Olivia, because we both have very high fashion profiles but I've been able to keep them very separate. So now there's a little bit more crossover.

Colour was a huge change for 'Scandal' character: Washington

Ben Affleck has picked up "valuable" filmmaking experience working alongside director Zack Snyder on "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice".
	The "Argo" star, who takes on the role of Batman in the new movie, said he paid close attention whenever he was on set with Snyder, reported Contactmusic.
	Affleck, 43, denied rumours suggesting he had turned down the opportunity to direct "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" prequel "Man of Steel", which Snyder also took charge of in 2013, but said he would be interested in future superhero projects after watching the master at work.
	"I learned a lot from Zack on this movie," Affleck explained.
	"One of the really valuable things about it for me, aside from the personal experience of playing the part, was watching a guy who really understands how to make films on this level, with cutting edge technology, combining in-camera stuff with visual effects, and stunts and all the tools at a director's disposal, and seeing how Zack meticulously ...

Ben Affleck keen to direct future superhero movies

Actress Jodie Sweetin has high praise for her "Fuller House" co-star John Stamos' girlfriend, model and actress Caitlin McHugh.
	The 34-year-old actress, who recently made her "Dancing With the Stars" debut, said the two make adorable couple, reported ET online.
	"I actually met her a couple days ago. She is delightful. She's really sweet and we are welcoming her into the family. They're adorable, and we really like her," Sweetin said.
	The actress plays Stephanie Tanner on "Fuller House," the spin-off of long-running television sitcom "Full House".

Jodie Sweetin all praise for John Stamos' new girlfriend

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" star John Boyega says he has no plans to leave his native London and move to Los Angeles.
	The 24-year-old actor insists he will never leave his native London as he wants to remain close to his family and friends, reported Female First.
	"There is no need to move to LA. I will stay in London. This is my home. I've been to LA and spent lots of time in LA. I like going back and forth. But I like being here because of my family and friends," the actor said.

John Boyega has no intention of moving to LA

Veteran actor Harrison Ford is as excited about returning to "Indiana Jones" as his fans.
	The 73-year-old actor said he was "looking forward" to working on the fifth installment of the film with Steven Spielberg, reported Digital Spy.
	"I'll be ready. I'm excited about it. Steven Spielberg (had) this chance to revisit this character which has brought pleasure to so many people...Not to mention me," Ford said.
	"It's great fun to work with this character. It's great fun to work with Steven. I'm looking forward to it," he added.
	The new instalment will be written by "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" writer.
	Indy was introduced to audiences in 1981's classic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and returned in sequels "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989).

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