South superstar Chiranjeevi, who is sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in his upcoming film "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy", on Tuesday said that he considers the megastar as his mentor.
"Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy" is a biographical action film, directed by Surender Reddy. The movie chronicles the epic story of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy.
Chiranjeevi plays the titular role and Bachchan will make a guest appearance as Reddy's guru.
"He is my real life mentor. There is only one megastar and that is Amitabh Bachchan and nobody is near to him. Working with him is an amazing experience. I am indebted to him a lot.
"My director wanted him to play the role of my guru in the film. It is a special character and he insisted me for Bachchan. So I called him and told him that I want him to play my guru in the film. It will take only a week's time. He immediately said yes. My heart felt thanks to the Indian megastar," Chiranjeevi told reporters at the Hindi teaser ...

Amitabh Bachchan is my real life mentor: Chiranjeevi

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South superstar Chiranjeevi says at the age 63, it was difficult for him to do action scenes for his upcoming film "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy" but in the end, he thoroughly cherished the experience.
The actor plays freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy in the Surender Reddy-directed film. His son and actor Ram Charan has produced the movie through his banner Konidela Production Company.
"It was a challenge. Ram Charan and Surender made me work hard. While I was hearing the subject, I was like, 'We can have a duplicate or morph my face and do the action bit'.
"But these guys did not compromise and made me do the fight scenes. I had a bad shoulder that I got operated but then also, they made me do fight and horse riding scenes. But I did cherish this experience and enjoyed doing the film. I saw the result and I am hopeful people will cherish it too," Chiranjeevi told reporters at the Hindi teaser launch of the film.
The project marks his comeback of sorts in the Hindi cinema and ...

It was a challenge: Chiranjeevi on performing stunts for 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy'

National award winning director  Srijit Mukherji's Bengali crime thriller 'Vinci Da' has been  selected for the 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards to be held in  Brisbane, Mukherji said on Tuesday.
'Vinci Da', which was released in April this year,  explores how a makeup artist's life turns upside down when his  art reaches the world of crime in the hands of a lawyer.
"Vinci Da to be in competition for the prestigious  13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards to be held in Brisbane.  Congratulations to the team," Mukherji said in a Facebook  post.
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is an international  cultural initiative of the Brisbane City Council, Australia,  to honour and promote the films, actors, directors, and  cultures of the Asia-Pacific region. The awards function is  slated to take place on November 21, the festival website  said.
Mukherji's films 'Jaatishwar', 'Chatuskone' and 'Ek Je  Chhilo Raja' won national awards in various categories.

Bengali thriller 'Vinci Da' selected for Asia Pacific Screen

A BJP leader on Tuesday filed a police complaint against Anurag Kashyap, alleging he has hurt sentiments of Sikhs through his web series 'Sacred Games'.
BJP legislator Manjinder Singh Sirsa also accused Kashyap of "disrespecting" Sikh and Hindu sentiments through portrayals in the web series directed by him.
No reaction was immediately available from Kashyap over the issue.
Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinderpal Singh Bagga said he filed a complaint against Kashyap at Parliament Street police station for "insulting" Sikh sentiments.
"I filed a complaint at Parliament Street police station against Sacred Games director Anurag Kashayp for disrespecting Sikh Kakaars. In a scene of Sacred Games, a Sikh character played by Saif Ali Khan threw his Kara which is one of the Kakaars revered by the Sikhs," Bagga.
The 'Kakaars' are religious symbols comprising Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Kara (iron bangle), Kachera (cotton loincloth) and Kirpan (iron dagger), adopted by the Sikhs.
Sirsa said ..

BJP leader files complaint against Anurag Kashyap over 'Sacred Games'

Ayushmann Khurrana, who recently won the National Film Award for best actor, says the recognition is an assurance that he is treading the right path by taking up slightly radical scripts that other artistes think twice before accepting.
In 2018, Ayushmann had back-to-back successes with "Andhadhun" and "Badhaai Ho!", which he followed up this year with "Article 15". He is now looking forward to the release of "Dream Girl".
The actor said it is a responsibility to maintain a certain benchmark, which was established with his film debut "Vicky Donor" (2012).
Then came films such as "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" and "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", which was the first film to feature a non-alpha male character in a mainstream film.
"This success gives me confidence that I am treading the right path and it also gives me the courage to chose different subjects. I stay true to my gut and intuition while saying yes to a script.
"I take a lot of risks and I have been doing it since my first film. Choosing ...

Films that other artistes don't accept easily have become my safety bracket: Ayushmann

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani says he will soon start writing the script of "1911", which will reunite him with his "Batla House" actor John Abraham.
"1911" follows the story of footballer Shibdas Bhaduri, who captained the football team Mohun Bagan in the historic 1911 IFA Shield Final, where it defeated the East Yorkshire Regiment with a score of 2-1 to become the first Asian team to win the contest.
Nikkhil says the film will go on floors by the end of next year.
"It is a true story. 1911 was when the match between the Immortal Eleven and the Yorkshire regiment took place. It's that one event which ignited the freedom movement in India.
"It's a script that John and his team have been working on for the last five years. Shoojit (Sircar was supposed to direct it but things didn't work out between them," Nikkhil told reporters at an event to celebrate eight years of Emmay Entertainment, a production house that he has founded with Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani.
The director said he ...

Nikkhil's film with John, '1911', to go on floors in 2020

Filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has blasted the concept of modern cinema where dictators are all vying to please the increasing "impatient" audiences whose demands have started to become unreasonable.
Talking to Variety on the sidelines of Sarajevo Film Festival, the double Oscar winner said people these days reject a film which demands "a little bit of time" to establish the story.
"The language is changing, the need of plot and narrative is so much that it's starting to deform the way we can explore themes... People are very impatient now, they are like: 'Give me more. Kill somebody! Do something'," he said.
Inarritu further said that directors have started moulding their contents according to the people's need.
"It is changing so fast that now the films have to immediately please the audience. They have to be global and they have to make a lot of money, so now they become a Coca-Cola commercial that has to please the world.
"What will happen with the younger generations that .

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu criticises directors bowing down to serve audiences needs

Steven Soderbergh's next "Let Them All Talk" has found home in WarnerMedia's upcoming streaming service, HBO Max.
The filmmaker recently started production on the movie with veteran Meryl Streep and Gemma Chan headlining the cast.
The two actors are joined by Candice Bergen, Dianne Wiest and Lucas Hedges in the film, reported Deadline.
The story follows of a celebrated author (Streep) who takes a journey with some old friends to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew (Hedges) comes along to wrangle the ladies and finds himself involved with a young literary agent (Chan).
Gregory Jacobs is producing, with Ken Meyer and Joseph Malloch executive producing.
The film will also be shot in the UK.
"Let Them All Talk" is Soderbergh's second project to be set up at a streaming service.
His upcoming directorial, "The Laundromat", also starring Streep, will debut on Netflix. The film, which is about the Panama Papers scandal, will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival next ..

Steven Soderbergh's 'Let Them All Talk' picked up by HBO Max

A 30-member film crew from Kerala, including award-winning actress Manju Warrier, has been stranded in a remote village in Himachal Pradesh, which has been witnessing heavy rains and floods for the past few days.
The plight of the crew came to light after the 'How Old Are You' actress contacted her family in Kerala through a satellite phone on Monday night.
As the actress said there was food for only two days in reserve and there was no communication facility, her family sought the help of the authorities on Tuesday for their safe evacuation.
The crew has been camping for two weeks at Chatra, a scenic hamlet in the Himalayan valley and located over 80 km away from Manali, for the shooting of Sanal Kumar Sasidharan's upcoming movie, Manju Warrier's actor-brother Madhu Warrier told television channels.
Besides the cinema crew and Sasidharan, nearly 200 people were stranded at the place due to inclement weather and there was a lack of transport and communication facilities, he said. "She 

Malayalam actor, film crew stranded in Himachal village

Actor Chris Pine is set to portray John Dean, the former counsel to US president Richard Nixon, in a new film.
The untitled project hails from Amazon Studios which recently acquired the pitch and is developing the movie with Dean.
Dean, who served as Nixon's counsel at the White House from 1970 to 1973, is known for helping orchestrate the attempted cover-up of Watergate, but later became a witness for the prosecution.
Evan Parter will pen the feature, reported Variety.
Dean will serve as executive producer alongside his manager Rick Berg.
Pine will next be seen in "Wonder Woman 1984", the sequel to his 2017 blockbuster "Wonder Woman".
He is also set to portray another historical figure, Walter Cronkite, the legendary CBS news anchor, in the film "Newsflash".

Chris Pine to star in film about Richard Nixon lawyer John Dean

Harriet Walter and Danny Sapani are set to star in the third season of Emmy-nominated series "Killing Eve".
The duo are joining the BBC America show, with Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in the lead, reported Deadline.
The announcement comes as the production on the series, based on the "Codename Villanelle" novellas by Luke Jennings, begins.
The third season will follow up on the sophomore chapter's finale cliffhanger as Carolyn (Fiona Shaw) seemingly betrayed Eve (Oh) before Villanelle (Comer) shot Eve, leaving her to die in Rome.
Suzanne Heathcote is joining the new season as the lead writer and executive producer, continuing the tradition of passing the baton to a new female writing voice. The first season was penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge while Emerald Fennell took charger of the last season.
Waller-Bridge will serve as an executive producer on season three along with Sally Woodward Gentle, Lee Morris, Gina Mingacci, Damon Thomas and Oh.

Harriet Walter, Danny Sapani to star in 'Killing Eve' S3

"Beyond the Clouds" actor Malavika Mohanan is set to walk the ramp for designer duo VineetRahul at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2019.
The collection taps into the elements of love, devotion, flamboyance and vibrancy- through our contemporary and neo-Indian interpretation of Pichwais in the world of colour and fashion.
"Redefining forms and art of the traditional textile, the label makes an endeavour to fuse the traditional with the modern.
"Fabrics used are hand woven chanderi and silks with intricate details and laborious hand crafted embroidery and finishing techniques. Silhouettes are fluid, easy and feminine to bring in sensuality and comfort," a press release read.
For the duo Vineet Kataria and Rahul Arya, their latest clothing line goes beyond the designs.
"It's a larger programme that focuses to uplift various crafts and communities like hand block prints, hand embroideries and traditional weaves to offer an unconventional aesthetic, keeping traditional modes of ...

Malavika Mohanan to turn showstopper for VineetRahul at LFW

Juan Riedinger is heading to "Riverdale" for a recurring role in the fourth season.
The Canadian actor will play Dodger, Archie's nemesis, in the upcoming chapter of The CW show, reported Deadline.
Riedinger's credits include shows like "Narcos" and horror comedy "Jennifer's Body".
He recently wrapped up "Claws" from TNT.
Season four airs October 9.

Juan Riedinger cast in 'Riverdale'

"RuPaul's Drag Race" will be back for its 12th run at VH1.
The host announced the news on Twitter on Monday.
"Hey squirrel friends, are you hungry for more 'RuPaul's Drag Race'? Good, 'cause your country breakfast is ready," RuPaul said in the video.
The drag superstar added that the "All Stars" version of the show has been renewed for a fifth season at the network.
While the new chapter of "Drag Race" will see new lot of queens vying for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," "All Stars 5" will reunite prominent contestants of previous seasons who will compete for a place in "Drag Race Hall of Fame".
RuPaul bagged his third consecutive Emmy in 2018 in the best reality host category.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' gets season 12 renewal

James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" has added German comic Flula Borg to its cast.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Pitch Perfect 2" actor joins series newcomers Idris Elba, John Cena, Daniela Melchior and David Dastmalchian.
Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney and Joel Kinnaman will reprise their roles for the Warner Bros and DC movie.
Gunn is also writing the film, which is a sequel to David Ayer's 2016 antihero feature.
Chuck Roven and Peter Safran are attached as producers.
The film is scheduled to be released on August 6, 2021.

Flula Borg joins 'The Suicide Squad'

Actors Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock have announced their split after six years of marriage.
Claflin shared a joint statement on his Instagram Stories on Monday.
"Laura and I have decided to legally separate, We will move forward with nothing but love, friendship and a deep respect for one another, whilst we continue to raise our family together.
"We won't be commenting on this further. Thank you in advance for your support and respecting our privacy at this time. Both of us," the statement read.
Haddock shared the same statement on her Instagram Stories.
Claflin and Haddock, 33, tied the knot in 2013 and kept details of their relationship private.
They have two children: son Pip, three-and-half and daughter Margot, 18 months.

Sam Claflin, Laura Haddock announce separation

"Guardians of the Galaxy" actor Michael Rooker has joined the star-studded cast of "Fast & Furious 9".
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has a small role as Buddy in the upcoming sequel of Universal's car-action series.
Returning stars include Vin Diesel, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez and Helen Mirren, among others, with WWE star-actor John Cena as another new entrant.
Justin Lin is attached to direct from Dan Casey's screenplay.
The film is slated to be released on May 22, 2020.

Michael Rooker boards 'Fast & Furious 9'

Actor-comic Tracy Morgan is the newest addition to Eddie Murphy's "Coming to America" sequel.
The follow-up to the 1988 rom-com would see Murphy's Prince Akeem learning about a long-lost son and returning to America to meet his unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda - a Queens native named Lavelle.
"SNL" star Leslie Jones is playing Lavelle's mother, who became pregnant with Akeem's child after a one-night stand with the royal.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morgan will portray Jones' brother, a hustler named Reem.
Wesley Snipes, Jermaine Fowler, KiKi Layne and Luenell are the other new names to join the franchise.
Other returning members include James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, Arsenio Hall, Vanessa Bell Calloway, John Amos and Paul Bates.
Craig Brewer is directing the Paramount Pictures' project from Kenya Barris' script.
Murphy and Barris are also attached to produce with Kevin Misher.
"Coming 2 America" will hit the screens on December 18, 2020.

Tracy Morgan joins 'Coming 2 America'

JK Simmons and Betty Gilpin are in negotiations to join Chris Pratt in the tentatively titled sci-fi thriller "Ghost Draft".
According to The Hollywood Reporter, if the deal goes through Simmons will play Pratt's father in the film from Skydance and Paramount.
The character details of Gilpin, star of "GLOW", are being kept under wraps.
Chris McKay, who helmed "The Lego Batman Movie", is attached to direct.
Zach Dean has penned the film, which revolves around a man (Pratt) drafted to fight a future war where the fate of humanity relies on his ability to confront his past.
Yvonne Strahovski is also expected to star in the movie.
Shooting is expected to begin in Atlanta and Iceland this September.

JK Simmons, Betty Gilpin in talks to board sci-fi thriller 'Ghost Draft'

Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar are set to walk the ramp for designer Payal Singhal at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive.
The couturier marks the 20 years of her eponymous brand with her latest collection '#PS20', which is based on gypsies and bohemian culture.
Payal said Shibani and Farhan were the perfect muses for the clothing line because they both imbibe the bohemian vibe. This is first time they will walk the runway as a couple.
"Shibani was mainly my choice as she has been the eternal PS Muse and walked for my debut show at Lakme Fashion Week so it was only apt for her to walk for the 20 year anniversary show.
"Since we have launched PS Men this year, it has been a dream to have Farhan as a PS Man. He has the cool boho vibe that our clothes have and is a dream showstopper to have," the designer said in a statement.
Payal said the collection is more than simply referencing the bohemian way of life.
"The original bohemians were really just artists who went against 

Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar to walk for Payal Singhal at LFW

The third season of "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" is set to air on December 6, Amazon has announced.
The streaming platform on Monday also shared the teaser trailer of the upcoming installment on Twitter, which gave a sneak peek into Midge's first world tour as a budding stand-up comic with her manager Susie.
"We're ready to take this marvelous act on tour! Season 3 of #MrsMaisel arrives December 6 on @PrimeVideo," the tweet read.
It offered the first look at "This Is Us" star Sterling K Brown's character in the Emmy-winning series.
Cary Elwes and Stephanie Hsu are the other new additions to the cast.
"The Marvelous Mrs Maisel", a period comedy, follows Rachel Brosnahan as the titular character, Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a housewife in late 1950's New York City who discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy.
Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it also features Tony Shalhoub, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Kevin Pollak and Caroline Aaron.

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