Ben Affleck, who is all geared up for the release of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", has praised ex-wife Jennifer Garner's parenting skills.
	"Jen is a superhero mom. She is an amazing mother and I'm really lucky to have her as a partner to co-parent these kids with. We try our best, we put them first and that's what we do," he said.
	The Hollywood couple, who split recently, has three kids together including Samuel, Violet and Seraphina, reported E!Online.
	When asked if his four-year-old son will see father as Batman, Ben had his apprehensions.
	"Well, he can see some of it. I don't know... It just depends. Every kid is different," he said.
	 "Like I don't know if he would be scared seeing me, like if he would think it was really me getting thrown around and crashed and hurt. I don't know if he could know the difference. So, we'll see. I'll warm him up.

Ben Affleck praises "superhero mom" Jennifer Garner

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A jury has hit Gawker Media with USD 15 million in punitive damages and its owner with USD 10 million, adding to the USD 115 million it awarded last week for publishing a sex video of Hulk Hogan.
	The jury returned its decision yesterday.
	From the size of the punitive award, it was clear that the jury wanted to punish Gawker even more.
	During brief arguments yesterday, Gawker's lawyer pleaded that the Friday verdict is already "debilitating" for the company.
	Hogan's attorney said jurors were in a position to "send a message" and deter others.
	Friday's USD 115 million award was for economic harm and emotional distress. Yesterday's award, in the words of Hogan attorney Kenneth Turkel, was to punish recklessness and to send a message to other media companies.
	Jurors in the Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit are considering whether to award punitive damages against Gawker Media.
	After hearing briefly from lawyers from Gawker and Hogan yesterday afternoon, the jury began ...

Hulk Hogan jury awards USD 25 mn in punitive damages

Aanand L Rai, producer of "Nil Battey Sannata", today dismissed any demarcation between commercial cinema and the movies that go to film festivals.
	"There is a perception that the films that go to film festivals don't do business (box office collection). I think time has changed. The bifurcation is wrong (between festival and commercial films)," Rai told reporters here at the trailer launch of "Nil Battey Sannata".
	Produced by Rai along with Eros International and Jar Pictures, the film is a tale of a single mother battling to ensure that her daughter gets every opportunity in life.
	Directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, the film features Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria, and it will be released in theatres on April 22.
	"It is not that audiences do not understand films going to festivals. I think audiences are ready to watch good content. I think the line between festival film and commercial film should be blurred now," he said.
	Rai said he decided to come on board as a producer ..

Line between commercial and film festival cinema blurring: Rai

Actress Swara Bhaskar, playing the lead in the upcoming movie "Nil Battey Sannata", today said she was initially reluctant to play the role of mother of a teenage girl fearing that it would affect her career.
	In the film, directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, the 27-year-old actress is playing the mother of a 15-year-old girl.
	"When the casting director Mukesh Chhabra came with this idea of a mother-daughter film, I thought I had to play the role of a daughter. I was shocked and told him that my career will go down as it's a mother's role," Swara told reporters here at the launch of the trailer of 'Nil Battey Sannata'.
	The film, backed by filmmaker Aanand Rai, and also featuring Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria, will release in theatres on April 22.
	"I had played Salman Khan's sister (in 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo') and then I get to play a mother (in Nil...) soon I might even get offer for the role of a grandmother," she said in a lighter vein.
	Swara said that actresses typically ...

Had reservations in playing role of mother in "Nil Battey..":

A metropolitan magistrate's court here today acquitted Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in a cheque bouncing case filed by a script writer.
     "Zinta was acquitted in the case filed by script writer Abbas Tyrewala," said her lawyer Hitesh Jain.
     Tyrewala, who wrote the script for Zinta's film 'Ishkq In Paris', had filed a complaint with a magistrate saying a a remuneration cheque of Rs 18.9 lakh given by her had bounced.
     Jain said he argued in the court that Zinta gave the cheque to Tyrewala on the undertaking that he would not deposit it without informing her, a contention which was accepted by the magistrate, who acquitted her.
     The complaint had been filed in 2013.

Preity Zinta acquitted in cheque bouncing case

Award functions are no less than circuses for John Abraham who says he doesn't take these gala events seriously.
	"I don't go for award functions. I don't know. They are circus acts and I don't go for circuses. So, I don't take award function seriously," John told PTI.
	The 43-year-old actor was in the capital to promote his upcoming film "Rocky Handsome".
	Recently Riteish Deshmukh, hosting an awards show with Parineeti Chopra, jokingly said the "Madras Cafe" actor can never learn acting even 15 years down the line.
	Asked about his take on the joke, John replied, "Riteish is a friend and in awards functions, people do make fun of each other. I take it in a good spirit, positively. Riteish is a good boy and I don't take things negatively at all."
	Riteish and John worked together in 2012 comedy "Housefull 2".
	The actor-producer is all excited to team up again with his "Force" director Nishikanth Kamat for "Rocky Handsome", which is a loose adaptation of Korean movie "The Man from ...

Award functions are circus acts: John Abraham

From Sridevi to Kareena Kapoor, Manish Malhotra has styled actresses of various generations but the celebrity designer says he still feels nervous like a newcomer before every fashion show.
	The designer says he does not believe that he has "done it all" and feels every show is a learning experience.
	"I don't come from the mindset that I've done it all, so many shows and so many movies. For each show I get really nervous and anxious. It's just about wanting to do better, it's a learning process. I think I am as much a newcomer as any other newcomer designer," Malhotra told reporters here on the sidelines of his preview show for the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week.
	Malhotra will be opening the season on March 29 with an offsite show and feels it is a big responsibility.
	"Mine is the opening show at the fashion week, it is a responsibility because that is what sets the standard and marks for whats going to come. But it's a responsibility which I enjoy."
	The 50-year-old designer will ...

I still feel like a newcomer: Manish Malhotra

A high court judge has asked US pop star Madonna and her British ex-husband Guy Ritchie to amicably resolve the custody dispute between them over their 15-year-old son Rocco.
	Justice MacDonald said on Monday that it would be a tragedy if any more of the "fast-receding days" of the teenager's childhood were taken up by the dispute, reported the Guardian.
	Madonna and Ritchie are fighting over where Rocco should live after the teenager stayed with his father in Britain after a visit whereas the singer wants him to return to the US.
	The cases were filed in London and the US but MacDonald ruled that the English proceedings could be halted.
	More court hearings are expected to be held in New York.
	"At the root of these proceedings... Is a temporary breakdown in trust. For all the media coverage, comment and analysis, this is a case born out of circumstances that arise for countless separated parents the world over," MacDonald said in his ruling.
	"I renew, one final time, my plea for ...

Judge wants Madonna, Ritchie to resolve son's custody issue

Veteran Indian actress Zeenat Aman says she is mesmerised by the beauty of Lahore and wishes she had visited the city earlier.
	"The city is beautiful and its people are loving. I wish I had visited Lahore earlier.I want to visit the old city (walled city). Many from Peshawar starred in our film industry and Lahore too was the hub of films before the Partition. I would like to see the entire city," said Zeenat, who is in Lahore to participate in a cultural event. 
	The actress, however, parried a question about her rumoured affair with former cricketer Imran Khan, saying there is no point in discussing the past.
  "Let us not discuss past. Now our children are grown up. Let it be in the past."
	The actress also praised Lahori food, saying she especially enjoyed eating Baryani and Saag.
	Talking about peace between the two countries, she stressed upon people to people contact.
	"I wish the people of India and Pakistan peace and harmony. Artistes and craftsmen in both the countries must 

Wish I had visited Lahore earlier

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, mountaineer Arunima Sinha and satirist Ashok Chakradhar were among 46 eminent persons honoured with Yash Bharti award today by the UP government for their exemplary contribution in the field of art, culture, cinema and sports.
	Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, while presenting the awards, said, "The Samajwadi Party government revived the awards, which was started by party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, to acknowledge the talent in the state and keep them motivated."
	"Those who got this award have not only earned a name for themselves in the state but also in the country through their hard work and dedication...This tradition was started by 'netaji' (Mulayam Singh)," he said.
	Referring to the previous Mayawati government, he said, "There was a time when these awards were stopped...When people gave us (SP party) a chance, we not only revived Yash Bharti awards but all other such felicitations which were discontinued."
	The Yash Bharti award carries .

Anurag Kashyap, Arunima Sinha among others honoured with Yash

Actor Vicky Kaushal is excited about his role in Anurag Kashyap's next "Raman Raghav" as he feels it will break his image of a boy-next-door.
	The 27-year-old has impressed the audience with his sweet, rooted characters coming from a humble background, in his last two films "Masaan" and "Zubaan".
	He, however, is set to surprise all by playing a "demented and aggressive" cop in the upcoming thriller.
	"'Raman Raghav' will break my image of cute, boy-next-door. My character in the film is mad, demented, very aggressive. He is a good cop but has his own issues," Vicky told PTI in an interview here.
	It was not easy for the actor to get into the skin of the character, which was far from his real personality.
	"'Raman Raghav' is my most challenging role till now, I was mentally exhausted. It is so unlike me that I can't connect with it at all. But that is the process I enjoy as well, where you are far from the character and slowly you reach a level where you understand it and start ...

I play a mad, aggressive cop in 'Raman Raghav': Vicky Kaushal

"Jabra Fan", the title track of superstar Shah Rukh Khan-starrer upcoming film "Fan", has been recorded in Arabic language.
	It has been sung by Moroccan singer Abdelfettah Grini. Shah Rukh unveiled the track here on stage during Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA).
	While Grini crooned the song for the audience, Shah Rukh performed on it. Heaping praise on the young singer, the 50-year-old actor said, "It is an honour for us that Grini has sung the 'Fan' theme. He is a very talented man and I wish he gets Grammy and many other awards."
	The "Fan" anthem has already been recorded in many Indian languages like Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Hindi.
	The movie, directed by Maneesh Sharma, is set to arrive in theatres on April 15.

'Fan' title track gets Arabic version

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will not be doing Homi Adajania's next film primarily due to date issues.
	Homi has roped in Sushant Singh Rajput and Irrfan Khan for his next film.
	The "Cocktail" director was in talks with Kangana for this project but things did not work out between them.
	"Homi (Adajania) has narrated the (story) idea to Kangana (Ranaut) and she is keen to work with him. But she is already committed to Hansal Mehta's film after 'Rangoon'. And the dates are clashing. But they have promised to work with each other in the future," sources said.
	The "Queen" actress is presently shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's "Rangoon" alongside Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.
	The 28-year-old actress will be doing Hansal Mehta's film that is reportedly titled "Simran" and Ketan Mehta's movie on warrior-queen Rani Laxmibai.

Busy Kangana has no time for Homi Adajania's next

Extending his support to JNU, noted lyricist and author Gulzar says he feels "safe" when he sees the youngsters of the country raising their voice in dissent.
	When asked about the ongoing JNU controversy, Gulzar, 81, said he feels the youth of a country is its hope.
	"We used to read books on Russian revolution during our St Stephen's (college) days... And today also if the voice for revolution and dissent has been raised, it is from the youth only. It is from JNU.
	"I feel so relaxed when I see these youngsters. I feel both me and my country are safe," said Gulzar on the sidelines of Spring Fever 2016.
	The lyricist during the discussion revealed that his most successful item song "Kajrare" from 2005 film "Bunty Aur Babli" was actually inspired by "truck shayari".
	"If you remember the couplets used in the song, they all sound like the couplets written on trucks," Gulzar said while addressing a panel discussion on "Kitabein" here.
	This was not the first item number which was ...

Gulzar supports JNU students' voice of dissent

Actor Darshan Kumar, who plays a lawyer in the upcoming biopic of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, says he is certain the movie will get a release in Pakistan despite its sensitive subject.
	Directed by Omung Kumar, the movie is based on Sarabjit, who died following an assault by fellow prisoners at a Pakistani jail.
	It stars Randeep Hooda in the titular role and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sarabjit's sister Dalbir Kaur.
	"I don't think 'Sarbjit' will get banned in Pakistan because it gives a good message. We are not trying to say who's right who's wrong. We are trying to show the the reality that Sarabjit was misunderstood, the way he was treated that we have showed in the film," Darshan told PTI here.
	About his role, he said playing a Pakistani lawyer fighting for Sarbjit meant a lot to him as an actor.
	"My character, Awaiz Sheikh, is a fighter. He is staying in Pakistan and fighting for Sarabjit. It is a big thing, like a common man fighting the world. It is an amazing role and I ...

Don't think 'Sarbjit' will be banned in Pak: Darshan Kumar

One Direction star Harry Styles' sister Gemma says their mother Anne Cox was "violated" after having her phone hacked.
	Private pictures of the 22-year-old star on vacation with Kendall Jenner last December recently surfaced online, supposedly after someone targeted Anne Cox, and Gemma has now hit out at the betrayal, reported Female First.
	"Please note: my mum is not back on Twitter, any new accounts are fake. To those making them--has her life not been violated enough for you? Sadly for the people apologizing there are also opportunistic, nasty people adding insult to injury (sic)," she wrote.
	When one follower asked "Who cares?", the 25-year-old writer replied, "I do."
	A person, who goes by the Twitter username @haarrystyles, came forward to claim responsibility for hacking the account and stated they had access to the Harry's fresh solo music.
	They also confessed they were willing to go to prison in return for leaking the private images.
	Their account has now been suspended. .

Harry Styles' sister slams hackers

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi says his six-year-old son has made him a better person and a responsible father, besides teaching him to "never give up".
	"Ayaan has given birth to a new me. He made me a better person and taught me that life will hit you, it will knock you down on the floor but you have to get up, stumble, fall again and then get up but never give up," Hashmi said while addressing a panel discussion on "Parenthood" at Spring Fever 2016.
	The "Jannat" actor unveiled the first look of his book "The Kiss of Life", which is about the hardships he and his wife faced when their son was diagnosed with cancer at the age of four in 2014. It is scheduled to be released next month by Penguin India.
	When asked how he managed to keep himself calm throughout the period of his son's treatment, the 36-year-old actor said, "I think I need to go for some counselling as this incident has left deeper psychological impact on me."
	According to Hashmi, women are emotionally "stronger" than .

My son has made me a better person: Emraan Hashmi

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger has said the sixth instalment of hit "Terminator" franchise will happen.
	Despite the flop of last year's "Genysis", the actor, who plays the title character is pretty optimistic about the next 'Terminator' film's future, reported Aceshowbiz.
	The actor shared the information while talking about the future of the franchise in a recent interview.
	Asked about the next instalment, he revealed, "I am looking forward to it, absolutely."
	"Genisys", which also starred Emilia Clarke, Jason Clarke and Jai Courtney, was planned as the first of a trilogy of new "Terminator" movies.
	The big-budget film received a lot of negative reviews and was a commercial flop as it reportedly earned less than USD 100 million in North America, though it did perform well in some other countries like China. PTI PSH
	Fans assumed the trilogy was canceled after Paramount removed the next "Genisys" films from their release schedule. The sequel's original May 19, 2017 slot is ..

Arnold Schwarzenegger confirms 'Terminator 6' will happen

Funnyman Deepak Dobriyal, known for playing Pappi ji in "Tanu Weds Manu" film franchise, has revealed that the makers are keen to bring the third installment of the hit series.
	The 40-year-old actor said director Aanand L Rai intends to start working on the third part after finishing his current project.
	"Everyone is demanding 'Tanu Weds Manu 3'. Let's see when it happens. I would love to be a part of it. Right now Aanand is doing something else, so after that 'Tanu Weds Manu 3' will happen," Dobriyal told PTI here.
	He won the best actor in a comic role honour for "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" at the recently concluded Times Of India Film Awards (TOIFA).
	"Tanu Weds Manu", which released in 2011, starred Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan in the lead roles.
	It was followed by last year's superhit "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" that saw the lead actors reprising their roles and Kangana doing a double role.
	Dobriyal said he is currently shooting for "Yeh Kaisa Khiladi", in which he will be seen ...

'Tanu Weds Manu 3' will happen: Deepak Dobriyal

Actor Neil Bhoopalam is turning host for a new TV show "How To Win At Everything", which offers hacks to give viewers smart advantages in various aspects of life.
	The 33-year-old "NH 10" actor said he jumped at the chance of anchoring the show as he felt the concept was quirky as well as useful for people in their dealings of daily life.
	"It is not a game show. The series explores human physiology, psychology, physics, technology and mathematics to show how people can win in any scenario. I will analyse every action and will demonstrate ways to approach real world situations offering shortcuts for life," Neil told PTI.
	"The show attempts to make science more palatable and fun by combining interactive, relatable content that is not only entertaining but informative too," said the actor, who has also starred in films like "No One Killed Jessica", "Shaitan" and "David".
	Some episodes of the show will feature world record holders who will demonstrate their skills and expertise in ...

Neil Bhoopalam to offer life hacks as host of new TV show

Wes Ball, the director of "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure", has written a note on how guilty he feels after the movie's lead star Dylan O'Brien got injured while filming a scene last week.
	O'Brien is currently hospitalised for multiple bones fractures as a result of an on-set accident. He reportedly was ran over by a car during a scene shot on Thursday in Vancouver, Canada. Details of the incident had not been released, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Well, it's been a whirlwind of emotions these past few days. I've been overwhelmed with feelings of anger and sadness and guilt," Ball said in what looked like a hand-written note posted on Twitter.
	"But, ultimately I find myself left with just a deep love and respect for Dylan. He is one tough cookie."
	He continued, "I'm sorry for the grief this accident has caused his friends and family as well as my wonderful cast and crew. It's scary seeing your friend get hurt, but fortunately, Dylan is going to be just fine. After a few weeks of rest ..

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