Akshara Theatre, one of the top 20 theatres of the country, which is on the verge of going dark due to pending electricity dues has now started an online crowd funding campaign seeking financial support.
	Authorities at the iconic 44-year-old theatre here allege that the electricity department has sent them a cheque of Rs 3 lakh which they could not pay before March 1, the last date for payment.
	"We received a bill of Rs 3 lakh from the electricity department a month back much to our horror as we could not have paid such a big amount. But somehow we raised Rs 2 lakh rupees which the electricity department accepted after much pleading," says actress Jalbala Vaidya, one of the founder members of the theatre.
	The theatre has received a notice which informs that the theatre's lights will be switched off if the pending bill of Rs 4 lakh is not paid off by March 15.
	"We again received a bill of Rs 3 lakh some days back from the electricity department and the last date of it was March. 1. 

Iconic 44-year-old Akshara theatre on verge of going dark

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Leonardo DiCaprio is busy celebrating his Oscar win with friends.
	The 41-year-old has been in the "best mood" and partying with his gang ever since he won the best actor trophy at Academy Awards, his first after five nominations, reported People magazine.
	"Since his Oscar win, Leo keeps celebrating with friends. He has been at several LA clubs since Sunday. He has been in the best mood," a source said.
	DiCaprio won the Oscar for his role of a wounded fur trapper seeking revenge in "The Revenant".

Leonardo DiCaprio has been in 'best mood' since Oscar win

Up-and-coming rapper Bankroll Fresh was killed in a shooting.
	The 28-year-old was reportedly shot last night outside of a recording studio, and later died at a local hospital, reported People magazine.
	Atlanta police confirmed that they were called to the studio where they noticed "a large crowd of people fleeing."
	Police found over 50 shell casings inside and outside the Street Execs Studios, which is located in Northwest Atlanta.
	"Shortly after units arrived, it was learned that at least one victim was shot and was transported away from the scene in an unknown vehicle. They also confirmed that the victim died of his gunshot wounds at Hughes Spalding hospital," the police said.
	Rapper Lil Wayne took to Twitter to mourn the death of the Atlanta-area rapper.
	"We lost a good one. Rest peacefully lil homie Bankroll u gon always be family," he wrote.

Rapper Bankroll Fresh shot dead at recording studio in Atlanta

Filmmaker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur whose award-wining documentary 'Celluloid Man' highlighted the abject loss of cinematic heritage in the country says his foundation would carry forward the vision and legacy of archivist P K Nair by providing training and infusing love among people for our past.
	"Nair sahab's life and dedication inspired me to make 'Celluloid Man' which tells the story of his struggles and triumphs in building the country's first film archives (NFAI). In India, there isn't much culture of preservation, be it old buildings or old cinema, but his work as the collector and guardian of the archives ushered in a new consciousness.
	"He leaves giant shoes to fill but through our Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), which was inspired by his legacy, we will continue to carry forward the vision and passion of a man, who not just created a cinematic wealth for posterity but many filmmakers in essence," Dungarpur told PTI in an interview.
	The 46-year-old filmmaker, an alumnus of 

Will carry forward the vision of P K Nair: 'Celluloid Man' dir

Actress-director Lena Dunham has been hospitalized to undergo surgery for a ruptured ovarian cyst.
	The 29-year-old "Girls" creator, who had discussed her health problems extensively on social media, will be released from the unnamed hospital post the surgery, reported People magazine.
	"Lena Dunham has been very public with her personal bouts with endometriosis. This morning, she suffered from an ovarian cyst rupture and has been taken to the hospital.
	"Lena will be undergoing surgery at an undisclosed hospital. We thank you for you understanding and hope that Lena's privacy will be respected," her spokesperson, Cindi Berger, said in a statement.
	Last month, Dunham took to her Facebook page to update fans on her ongoing health struggles, sharing that because of her "chronic condition" she would be taking a break from media to rest.

Lena Dunham hospitalized for ruptured ovarian cyst

Making cane items, paper bags and radio jockeying, was part of prisoner number C-16656, Sanjay Dutt's daily routine at the Yerwada Central Jail, but apart from it what kept him busy was penning down his life experiences, which has now taken a shape of a book .
	The 56-year-old actor, who recently walked out a free man after serving jail term following his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, wrote over 500 'sher' (couplet) along with two inmates and now he plans to release the poetry collection in form of book titled "Salaakhen".
	"I wrote something. And I will release the book, 'Salaakhen'. We will show it to some people (publishers). Me along with, Zeishan Qureshi, Sameer Hingle (inmates) and wrote 500 sher they were with me in radio station. It is all in Hindi," Dutt said.
	The "Lage Raho Munna Bhai" star said out of the 500, he has written about 100 couplets and has also given words to some of the real life instances like the one when his wife, Manyata visited him in ...

When Munna Bhai turned poet..!

TV producer Ekta Kapoor says unlike in films where there is scope for experiment, one has to be careful with content on small-screen so as to not hurt the sensibilities of the viewers.
	Ekta has backed traditional TV shows like "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii" while producing failry bold films like "Love Sex aur Dhokha", "Ragini MMS 2" and the recent adult comedy "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 3".
	The producer feels it is easier to experiment in films than on TV.
	"It is easier to experiment way more in films, not so much in TV. We have one TV in home and 10 people sitting and watching it. You have to maintain the sanctity of the house. You dress up according to the person's house you are going to," Ekta told PTI.
	"That respect has to be there keeping in mind that you are going to so many homes, culture and thought processes. You have to make TV a little diluted so that it does not hurt anybody's sensibilities," she said.
	When asked that even movies have a wider ...

TV shows are diluted to not hurt sensibilities: Ekta Kapoor

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan enjoys a great fan base in Middle East and his popularity in the region became topic of discussion at the seminar hosted by Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA).
	A collaboration between EIFA and Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), the cultural wing of the Embassy of India in Cairo, the seminar was held following the release of 50-year-old actor's film "Dilwale" in Egypt.
	Moderated by Nadia Jardini, the head of EIFA the discussion focused on SRK's latest movie and how it attracted audiences in the country from different background and ages.
	Well-known Egyptian film critic Magda Khirallah, who was the speaker at the seminar, spoke about the status of cinema in Egypt in comparison to India.
	"As a critic I follow Indian movies as well as other movies of different countries. My relation with the Indian cinema started with one of the early movies which is "Sangam." This movie achieved great success in Egypt when it was screened," ...

Fans celebrate Shah Rukh Khan in Cairo

Grammy winner and Hindustani classical music instrumentalist Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt is planning to come up with a Rabindra Sangeet album soon.
	"Very soon I will be doing something in the domain of Rabindra Sangeet... Kolkata besides being the native place of my guru Pt Ravi Shankar, is also where my Mohan Veena was made by a master karigar. I have been playing it for the past 38 years," Bhatt told PTI recalling his deep rooted association with the Kolkata.
	"My Mohan Veena resonates with the sur of Kolkata where children from every second household get talim in music and you can hear harmoniums in the evening as they practise," he added.
	Regretting he could not do a project on Rabindra Sangeet for so long despite being mesmerised with Gurudev's 'sur' and 'bhab' due to lack of time, he said "It (the album) will be a blend of vocal and instrumentation."
        Since different genres of music are now more accessible on mobile, the compositions could also be available on the digital 

Visha Mohan Bhatt plans Rabindra Sangeet album soon

Singer Jennifer Lopez is planning to come up with new music soon.
	The 46-year-old "American Idol" judge, whose last single came more than a year ago, promised to make a comeback after cutting ties with Capitol Records and the Island Def Jam Music Group to link up with Epic Records, reported ET online.
	"I've been working on music for the past couple months. We should be putting something out real soon," Lopez said.
	Apart from working on new music, the singer and actress loves to watch television and is looking forward to the new seasons of "House of Cards," "Game of Thrones" and "Homeland.

Jennifer Lopez coming up with new music 'soon'

Actor John Stamos has started dating again.
	The 52-year-old "Fuller House" actor said he has a special lady in his life after years of bachelorhood, reported E! online.
	"The View" panelist Joy Behar asked him if he likes his women submissive or dominant? To which Stamos replied, "I just like my women, either way.
	There's this girl I'm dating," he added.
	Back in September, the "Grandfathered" actor said that he was eager to settle down and have kids soon.

John Stamos no more single

Filmmaker JJ Abrams is willing to include more women and minorities in his projects.
	The 49-year-old "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" helmer is asking agents working with his production company, Bad Robot, to send him more women and people of colour for writing, producing and directing posts, reported The Wrap.
	"Any list that we have for projects, it needs to be representative of this country, which roughly breaks down to 50 percent women, 12 percent black, 18 percent Hispanic, 6 percent Asian," Abrams said.
	He also referred the #OscarsSoWhite controversy as the wake-up call for the industry.
	"The Oscar controversy was sort of a wake-up call to us. People were saying, 'It's so great you guys made "Star Wars" and you had a representative cast.' But we realized it has to be a systemic approach," he said.
	"The Oscar issue was symptomatic of a problem; it wasn't the problem. The Oscars is the last stop on the train. The first stop is what gets made," he added.

JJ Abrams asks casting agents to refer more women, minorities

Swedish film director and screenwriter Lasse Hallstrom is set to direct Disney's live-action "Nutcracker" movie.
	The project, titled "The Nutcracker and the Four Reals," adapts the classic ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," reported The Wrap.
	The tale revolves around Clara, who gets a doll in the shape of a nutcracker on Christmas Eve. When the clock strikes twelve that night, she is thrust into a fantastical world, stuck in the middle of gingerbread soldiers and mice fighting a war.
	Mark Gordon is producing the project with a script by Ashleigh Powell.

Lasse Hallstrom to helm live-action 'Nutcracker' film

Music mogul Simon Cowell used to think that his two-year-old son Eric hated him.
	The 56-year-old "X Factor" boss, who has Eric with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, said he initially used to feel that the kid is least interested in whatever he did, reported Us magazine.
	"For the first six months, I honestly thought, (this) is the most one-sided conversation I've ever had in my life, I'm not getting anything back here. Maybe he hates me.
	"And then after about a year and a half, suddenly, you get this connection. And they start talking to you. And you can teach them things. It's an amazing feeling," Cowell said.
	The music producer has also started enjoying watching Disney movies with the kid.
	"We like watching movies together.'Jungle Book' we've seen 1,800 times. We're on to 'Shrek' now. He likes art. He loves animals. He's a happy boy," he said.

Simon Cowell thought his son 'hated' him

DJ Zedd says he is "always happy to help" Kesha and has been in touch with her team about working on new music together.
	The DJ tweeted the "Tik Tok" hitmaker - who a court recently ruled cannot be released from her contract with producer Dr Luke, despite her claims he sexually assaulted her - offering to work on new music and said he has since been in touch with her team, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	"I just read an article about the case, literally right before I made the tweet because I didn't know her personally. I thought sending a tweet was kind of the best way to get in touch with her," Zedd said.
	"The only thing I can really do to help is produce songs and that's what I offered.
	"Her team actually hit us back confirming that I was serious about it, which is really cool. I'm obviously very serious about it, so maybe something will happen. Maybe there's something I can do. Maybe we can do some music. Nothing I can say right now, but it would be cool."
	"All I know is that 

DJ Zedd always happy to help Kesha

Singer Rita Ora says her new album is inspired by her split from her former flames including Calvin Harris and Ricky Hilfiger.
	The "Body On Me" hitmaker has revealed she has drawn on her past relationships as inspiration for her latest record, reported Femalefirst.
	When asked if her music had been influenced by her break ups, she said, "Yeah, I've got about two of those records. But the thing is I get angry first then I get emotional. I hate hate hate hate hate that person and then I'm like, 'Wait a minute, hold on ...'
	"It's amazing because it is a big transition in my life. It's definitely the most emotional album I've ever done, but not in a sad way. It's angry, it's happy, it's love - it's everything in one.

My heartbreak inspired my album: Rita Ora

Entrepreneur Scott Disick was spotted partying with five bikini-clad women while staying at his friend Joe Francis' vacation house in Mexico.
	According to an eyewitness, Kourtney Kardashian's ex-boyfriend was also drinking, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Disick was photographed lying on a lounge chair and surrounded by a group of women.
	"Scott has been switching off between beer and mixed drinks and smoking a ton," an eyewitness said.
	"There has been no shortage of models around him at all times. He always has a drink in hand," the eyewitness added.
	The 32-year-old star was recently spotted holding a bottle of alcohol while partying at a New York City night club, three months after he exited rehab.
	Disick entered the rehab center in early October 2015 and it marked the fourth time he sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.

Scott Disick parties with several women in Mexico

Lady Gaga won her first Golden Globe for playing the Countess on "American Horror Story: Hotel," and the singer says she will return for the anthology series.
	The 29-year-old "Poker Face" hitmaker gave positive response when asked about her return on the series, but did not give out any details about her character, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	When one of her interviewers asked, "Are you back on American Horror Story?" She said "yes". But "I can't promise you how or when or anything like that."
	Gaga also talked about sexual assault and her performance of The Hunting Ground's "Til It Happens to You" at Academy Awards.
	"I want young people and old people to see that it's okay, that you don't have to hide from difficult topics. Who experienced sexual violence 10 years ago.
	"It's okay to talk about these things, and it's okay to feel uncomfortable for a second so you can help somebody else," she said.

Lady Gaga returning to 'American Horror Story'

Singer Kerry Katona says she always thought she'd be married to Brian McFadden "forever".
	The 35-year-old Atomic Kitten singer, who has daughters Molly, 14, and Lilly-Sue, 13, with the Westlife singer, says her life hasn't turned out the way she planned but she doesn't regret it as she has her "amazing" kids, reported Closer magazine.
	"This isn't how I expected my life to turn out. I thought I'd be with my first husband forever, but I wouldn't have it any other way because I have five amazing kids," Katona said.
	The singer also has daughter Heidi, nine, and Max, seven, with second husband Mark Croft and daughter Dylan-Jorge, 23 months, with estranged third spouse George Kay.
	She said criticism of her turbulent personal life has been upsetting, but she knows she is a good mother regardless of the upheaval.

Thought my marriage to Brian McFadden would last: Kerry Katona

Irish presenter Laura Whitmore has split from rocker Rory Williams just weeks after her BAFTA night out with Leonardo DiCaprio.
	Whitmore met "The Revenant" star at the BAFTA Awards at the London's Royal Opera House last month and were seen hanging out together, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Things haven't worked out with Laura and Rory," a source close to the pair revealed.
	However, Whitmore and Williams decided to pull the plug on their relationship was because the latter wanted to focus on his music career.
	"Some of her friends think they are still going out but he's getting on with his music and doing his own thing," the source added.
	The meeting with DiCaprio has added more tension to the couple's romance.
	"What happened with Leo didn't help the situation either. It just created a lot of unwanted attention," the source added.

Laura Whitmore splits from boyfriend after meeting DiCaprio

Actress Tilda Swinton says she is going to work more now her kids have grown up.
	The 55-year-old actress' twins Honor and Xavier - her children with her ex-partner John Byrne - are now 18 and now she no longer feels guilty about being away from her family for months' at a time to make a movie she open to taking on more roles, reported The Guardian.
	"In the past few years I have been engaged with things in my own life, like having children and not wanting to be away from home for eight months. These are the things that make you decide what to do," Swinton said.
	The actress can currently be seen in her second Cohen Brothers film "Hail, Caesar!" - in which she stars with George Clooney, Josh Brolin and Scarlett Johansson among others.

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