Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar turned nostalgic at the inauguration of IFFI saying he does not feel like leaving Goa, where he was the chief minister until recently.
	"This place (Goa) is beautiful. I am still not feeling like going back to Delhi," he said in his speech during the inauguration of 45th edition of IFFI here today.
	Parrikar was recently inducted into the Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet.
	The Rajya Sabha member from Lucknow, who started his speech in Hindi, fumbled several times before switching over to his mother tongue Konkani amid loud applaud from the crowd.
	"I am still learning to talk in Hindi," he said.
	Parrikar, who headed the government when IFFI travelled to the state in 2004, said Goa is good in creating infrastructure in record time.
	He pointed out that Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium, which was constructed to host Portuguese Commonwealth Games, was built in a record time of 10 months.

I don't feel like going back to Delhi: Parrikar

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Cricket may be termed as a religion in India but cinema is an alternative religion, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley today said after inaugurating the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here.
	"We produce more than 1,000 films annually in our country which is biggest in the world. Occasionally, it is said that cricket is a religion in India, that's true, but cinema is alternative religion in India," he said at the inauguration function of 45th edition of the festival.
	Megastar Amitabh Bachchan opened the festival, which honoured South Indian actor Rajinikanth with the centenary award for Indian film personality, and Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai with the lifetime achievement award.
	According to Jaitley, Indian cinema entertains and educates.
	"The young growing mind learn from the films more than formal method of education," he said, adding that the cinema industry in India is matured.
	"Last decade has seen corporatisation that is going to make ..

Cinema is alternative religion in India: Jaitley

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) got off to a glittering start here this evening amid fanfare surrounding two of Indian cinema's biggest superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth.
	The 45th edition of the festival, being held for the first time at the newly-built Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium instead of the usual venue here, was opened by Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.
	Bachchan, 72, the chief guest of the event, gave an extensive speech on the evolution of Indian cinema, saying it always played an important role in national integration.
	"If popular perception is any indicator, then the major part of social transformation in India can be attributed to cinema's potentially reformist character," he said.
	The actor termed it a great honour to be a part of IFFI as its chief guest and congratulated the government for making Goa the permanent venue of the festival.
	"If the world is a village, we are the custodians of its stories," ...

IFFI 2014 begins, Bachchan, Rajinikanth in opening act

Actor Saif Ali Khan says he is keen to put behind his past movie mistakes to make a comeback to substantial cinema with his latest 'Happy Ending'.
	The 44-year-old star says he miscalculated things previously but feels re-energised and wants to give priority to good scripts over commercial success.
	"I earlier thought to do different stuff hence took up 'Bullett Raja' and 'Humshakals' because I had not done something like this before. But I realised, it was my mistake. People expect good cinema from me and I know I am a good actor. Thinking about 'Parineeta', I feel I can do such great films again.
	"With 'Happy Ending' I am turning towards good movies again. I will do more films like 'Go Goa Gone' and 'Omkara'. I will not compromise on quality now, commercial success comes later. I feel the need to reinvent now," Saif said in an interview.
	The actor says though it may appear to people that he has played safe by doing 'Happy Ending' as it is a romantic-comedy, a genre he is most ...

'Happy Ending' marks my comeback to good cinema: Saif

American reality TV star Kim Kardashian's much-hyped maiden trip to India has been reportedly cancelled due to visa issues.
	The 34-year-old 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star was supposed to launch her latest fragrance in Mumbai as well as make a special appearance on the Salman Khan-hosted reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 8'.
	"There were some issues with the visa. Since she has been travelling she could not complete a few visa application formalities in the US. And that is why she had to cancel her trip," said a source from the company which was organising Kardashian's visit to India.
	"It is unfortunate but Kim wants to come back soon for her fans in India," the source added.
	Kardashian, who is married to rapper Kanye West and has a one-year-old daughter, North West, had announced the news of her India visit via her twitter page on Sunday.
	"Just touched down in Australia! My perfume world tour begins for my new fragrance Fleur Fatale! Next stop India then Dubai! All in one week," .

Kim Kardashian cancels India visit?

In a hat-trick, director Kaushik Ganguly's film 'Chotoder Chobi' (A Short Story) has been selected for the international competition section of the 45th International Film Festival of India starting today.
	This is the third consecutive film of the director which will be screened in the international competitive section, the earlier two being 'Arekti Premer Golpo' and 'Apur Panchali'.
	"I am honoured by the selection of 'Chotoder Chobi' which is one of the two films making it to the international competition section of the IFFI," Kaushik told PTI here.
	Overall, IFFI, to be held from November 20 to 30 in Goa, will screen Kaushik's fifth consecutive film in the Indian Panorama section.
	Kaushik said, "'Arekti Premer Golpo' and 'Apur Panchali' had got Silver Peacocks. Now I am keeping my fingers crossed."
	About 'Chotoder Chobi', he said that it dwelt on the dilemma of those afflicted with genetic defects.
	"Consider the mental state of circus clowns, for instance. But my film is based .

Kaushik's 'Chhotoder Chhobii' in IFFI competitive section

Bollywood star Salman Khan has shared some candid pictures from the grand wedding ceremony of his sister Arpita Khan.
	The 49-year-old actor took to twitter and Instagram to post five pictures showing the different moods of the bride, groom Ayush Sharma and the wedding party.
	"Have put up some pictures from the wedding. Check it out," Salman posted on Twitter alongside the link to his Instagram page.
	Two of the pictures captured the couple during the wedding ceremony.
	In the third picture Arpita's three brothers- Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail are seen accompanying her to the 'mandap'.
	In another, Arpita posed with her elder sister Alvira.
	In the last and the most interesting of the lot, Salman is seen lying at Arpita's feet, who is seen shaking her 'kaliren', ornamented golden bangle hangings believed to bring marital luck, on the eligible bachelor.
	Arpita's wedding took place at Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad on November 18 and was attended by Salman's colleagues from the industry ...

Salman shares sister's wedding pictures online

After a successful acting career, Angelina Jolie says she has found her true calling as a director.
	The Oscar-winning actress, who made her debut as a director with critically acclaimed war drama 'In the Land of Blood and Honey', picked up another challenging project, the incredible life journey of World War II veteran Louis Zamperini that releases this Christmas, for her second film.
	In an interview to DuJour, Jolie said she fought for the project which was gestating for almost half a century.
	Jolie, 39, feels she is finally at home with directing.
	"I've never been comfortable as an actor; I've never loved being in front of the camera. I didn't ever think I could direct, but I hope I'm able to have a career at it because I'm much happier," Jolie told the luxury magazine.
	When asked whether she plans to give up acting entirely, Jolie said, "Absolutely."
	But before that happens, Jolie is multitasking as a writer, actor and director for period love story 'By the Sea', starring ...

Angelina Jolie to quit acting for direction

Actress Reese Witherspoon has slammed the negative comments about Renee Zellweger's face, saying such attention is "cruel and disrespectful".
	Zellweger's changed appearance during an Hollywood event had sparked plastic surgery rumours which the actress attributed to a relaxed lifestyle.
	Speaking about the speculation surrounding Zellweger's face, Witherspoon told the Hollywood Reporter that such attention to female star's appearance bothers her "immensely".
	"It's horrible. It's cruel and rude and disrespectful, and I can go on and on and on. It bothers me immensely," Witherspoon said of the critics.
	"I know this is so Pollyanna of me, but why - and it's particularly women - why do they have to tear women down? And why do we have to tear other women down to build another woman up? It drives me crazy.
	"Like, this one looks great without her makeup but that one doesn't look good without her makeup, and it's all just a judgment and assault that I don't - look, men are prey to it as ..

Witherspoon slams Renee Zellweger's face critics

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar today posted a sneak-peak of his upcoming action thriller 'Baby' online.
	In the 22 seconds video, the 47-year-old actor is seen doing some high octane stunts under the direction of helmer Neeraj Pandey.
	"Here's the 'Baby' sneak peak for what awaits. First look launches on December 3," Akshay posted alongside the link of the video.
	'Baby' also stars Rana Daggubati, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa and Taapsee Pannu. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on January 23, 2015.

Akshay posts 'Baby' teaser online

Actor Vishal has hit out at South Indian Film Artistes' Association president R Sarath Kumar for threatening to remove him from SIFAA for allegedly making derogatory remarks.
	Vishal has denied making any such remarks against the association and asked Sarath to produce proof.
	Sarath Kumar had stated in Tiruchirappali yesterday that Vishal would be expelled from SIFAA if he continued to make "libellous remarks" against the association.
	The row relates to developing a SIFAA premise here into a commercial complex and the bid to lease it out for 29 years and 11 months to a corporate company.
	Vishal reportedly had made some comments against SIFAA in connection with developing its property.
	Reacting to remarks of Sarath Kumar, also an actor, Vishal said he was shocked.
	"I would kindly request Sarath Kumar to furnish the exact proof regarding my speech against the association."
	Stating that he respected "each and every member of SIFAA," he said he was ready to accept their decision and 

Tension escalates between Vishal Krishna and Sarath Kumar

Bhojpuri filmstar and BJP MP Manoj Tiwary's movie 'Aurat Khilona Nahi' will release in three states tomorrow.
	"My film 'Aurat Khilona Nahi' will be releasing simultaneously in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar tomorrow," Tiwary told a press conference here today.
	Tiwary, who campaigned in some Assembly constituencies in poll-bound Jharkhand, said the film, also directed by him, could not be released in the state because of the model code of conduct.
	"The movie is based on crime against women and I am playing a top cop in the film," he said.
	"Yes, it is true that I am not able to spend too much time on my film profession now, but it's all about maintaining a balance between film career and politics, which has given me an opportunity to learn more," he said.
	"Politics is really difficult than reel life profession as you have to be accountable to people particularly about your commitments and promises," he said.
	Referring to his future films, he said, "I have some dream projects based ..

Manoj Tiwary's 'Aurat Khilona Nahi' releasing tomorrow

Actor Rituparna Sengupta, having delivered a power-packed performance in Parapaar, based on national awardee Koni writer Moti Nandi's Puber Janla, feels awkward to be told how she deserves a national award for the film.
	"Thank you. But for me it is the adulation or collective silence at the end when the credits roll matters more. But who doesn't wish an award, if it comes either way, so be it," Rituparna told PTI after the special screening of the Sanjay Nag flick.
	"Sanjay explained the scenes but left the rest for me. I must give credit to Rubel of Bangladesh for making our scenes so believable. He has oodles of theatre experience. And that mattered here. You are as good as your co-actor," Rituparna, who enacts Rubel's on-screen wife finding it hard to reconcile with him after 14 years of solitude, said.
	Actor Paoli Dam, having essayed the character of the 'other woman' in Rubel's life, said she feels edgy before every premier if the role has shades.
	"Here I portray a vulnerable .

Not obsessed with national awards: Rituparna

Indie rock band Interpol have been left stranded in snowstorms as winter weather hammers America's east coast.
	As hundreds of people in Buffalo, New York battle the first major winter storm of the year, Interpol's Daniel Kessler and touring bandmate Brandon Curtis have been tweeting snow scene photos and messages to fans from their tour bus, revealing they haven't moved for over a day, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The band was forced to abandon plans to perform at a gig in Toronto, Canada due to the awful conditions, and Kessler tweeted, "Still trapped! Haven't really moved in 30 hours and we've been on the bus for nearly 40 hours. Nutso. Never seen anything like it."
	Interpol are scheduled to next play in Montreal, Canada.

Interpol trapped in tour bus for 40 hours due to snowstorm

Sonakshi Sinha will be seen sharing screen-space with Yami Gautam and Manasvi Mamgai in her upcoming film 'Action Jackson' but the actress says she has no qualms about doing a movie with two other female stars as she is very secure about herself.
	The 27-year-old actress says she is happy to finally be a part of a multi-starrer film, which also has Ajay Devgn in it.
	"I think I have established my name in the industry in a way that I am not insecure of the fact that the film has two other heroines. I genuinely liked the role and just because there are two more heroines, I can't say no to a film.
	"This is the first time I am working in a multi-starrer. It was a fun film to be involved with," Sonakshi said.
	'Action Jackson' is an action comedy directed by Prabhudeva. Sonakshi, who has previously collaborated with the choreographer-director in 'Rowdy Rathore' and 'R... Rajkumar', said the upcoming movie is a typical commercial film, which Prabhudeva is best known for.
	"It is a typical 

I am not insecure: Sonakshi on doing film with other actresses

British singer FKA twigs says she is willing to put up with online abuse for dating Robert Pattinson because he's worth it.
	The 26-year-old 'Two Weeks' hitmaker, who started dating the 'Twilight Saga' star in September, said the constant attention surrounding their relationship is difficult, but tries not to get upset about the racist messages she has gotten from some of his young fans, reported USA Today.
	"I really enjoy the fun of putting something out and people liking it or hating it or talking about it, but vacuous attention, it feels disgusting. It's like a hangover," she said.
	"It's weird, I know that's not really because of me or what I'm doing, but the positivity that I get from (my relationship) makes the more challenging aspects ... Very worth it," she added.
	The singer, whose real name Tahliah Barnett, previously confessed she was shocked and disgusted after she was inundated with horrific comments on Twitter shortly after confirming her relationship with the ...

FKA twigs says Robert Pattinson is worth it

'Basic Instinct' star Sharon Stone is mourning the loss of her 22-year-old nephew, Colin Stone, who died from a suspected heroin overdose earlier this month.
	The 56-year-old actress is devastated after her older brother Michael Stone's son, Colin Stone, was found dead in Los Angeles earlier this month from a suspected heroin overdose, reported Us magazine.
	Stone's family confirmed the tragic news in a statement, saying: "Colin was a wonderful talented son. Unfortunately he had an addiction bigger than himself. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to all families coping with children facing addiction."
	A spokesperson for the LA County Coroner's office said that Colin was found dead in his apartment in Hollywood on November 10 'during a welfare check by his apartment manager.'
	His death was recorded as a 'possible overdose, pending toxicology reports.'
	Stone had just finished filming 'Life on the Line' with John Travolta when she got the news.

Sharon Stone mourns nephew

Despite consciously uncoupling earlier this year, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are set to spend their wedding together on December 5.
	The 37-year-old Coldplay frontman, who is believed to have rekindled his romance with Jennifer Lawrence, will still see his wife in order to keep things as normal as possible for their two children, Apple, 10, and eight-year-old Moses, reported Contactmusic.
	"Chris has said he and Gwyneth want to make things as normal as possible for the children. They always do something to mark their anniversary. They also intend to spend at least part of Thanksgiving together and Christmas Day," a source said.

Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow to spend anniversary together

'Aladdin' scribe Terry Rossio has been roped in to pen the film based on unfinished notes developed by Hollywood star Steve McQueen before his death, which will star Robert Downey Jr.
	'Yucatan' is described as an 'epic adventure heist' film. It is based on a 1700-page treatment written by the iconic in the late 160s, reported Deadline.
	McQueen's detailed template for the movie was found in two leather-bound trunks after his death. His vision involved a renegade salvage expert's search for Mayan treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula in Southern Mexico.
	"To imbue a McQueen project with a sense of how he might have made it nowadays is a challenge and a thrill. Rossio is more than a great writer, he's the perfect fit to embrace the existential nature of the project with the action, story and characters that drive 'Yucatan'," Downey, 49, said in a statement.
	The updated plot is under wraps, but Rossio and Downey Jr are using the original premise as a jumping-off point for a mind-bending ...

'Aladdin' writer to pen Robert Downey Jr's next

Crime drama 'The Wire' actors Michael Hyatt and Yara Martinez have been signed for the upcoming second season of popular TV show 'True Detective'
	'True Detective' revolves around three police officers (Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch and Rachel McAdams) and a career criminal (Vince Vaughn) who must navigate a web of conspiracy in the aftermath of a murder, reported Deadline.
	Hyatt will play driven state attorney Katherine Davis (previously Colleen Thompson), who is not afraid to keep secrets to get her way.
	Martinez plays Andrea, a Mexican-American immigrant who runs an inn.

Michael Hyatt, Yara Martinez join 'True Detective 2'

Actress Melissa McCarthy will play the popular fictional character Tinker Bell from  J M Barrie's 1904 play 'Peter Pan' in a new comedy-adventure film.
	Shawn Levy is directing the untitled film. The project was hatched with a fresh take on the classic tale by Levy, one that he fleshed out with McCarthy, 44, reported Deadline.
	'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' scribe Nicholas Stoller will write the script.
	Levy will produce through 21 Laps with McCarthy and her On the Day production banner. Fox is the project.

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