Actress Shivya Pathania, who has made her acting debut with TV show 'Humsafars', says Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut is her inspiration for the way she has grown in the profession.
	Shivya, who hails from Himachal Pradesh like Kangana, feels the 'Queen' star has worked hard on herself, especially her diction, which is commendable.
	"I look up to Kangana Ranut. She is one of my favourite actresses, not only because she is from Himachal but also the way she has improved over the years.
	"Her diction had so much Himachal tone earlier but now it is so clear. I hope I can have a similar growth. Her body of work and the way she has grown is admirable," Shivya told PTI.
	The former Miss Shimla feels actresses like Kangana and Vidya are women of substance as they do quality work and are more than just pretty faces.
	"Both are inspirational for the kind of work they have done in Bollywood. After 'Queen', Kangana has gone notches higher in her acting. I also want to do some good content and ...

I look up to Kangana Ranaut: Shivya Pathania

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Renowned Santali film personality Dasrath Hansdah has taken a plunge into electoral politics by contesting as an independent candidate in the ensuing five-phase Jharkhand Assembly polls beginning from November 25.
	Dasrath, who is the first film personage from the Santali filmdom to fight an election in the state, is taking on the state Industry Minister Champai
Soren and BJP's first-timer Ganesh Mahali in the Seraikela constituency.
	Dasrath (43), who produced, directed and acted in over 12 films, said he was contesting the election to take up the cause of the youth.
	Director of the highly acclaimed Santali film 'Sita Nala Re Sagun Suparai' screened in the International Film Festival, Nepal, in 2008, Dasrath said "I had decided to contest the last Assemby poll but my younger brother Ramesh Hansdah, who happens to be the President of East Singhbhum district committee of JMM, prevented me."
	"This time, however, Ramesh has no objection," said Dasrath, winner of several awards ...

Santali film celeb Dasrath Hansdah fights J'khand poll

Superstar Hugh Jackman has ditched a plate of delicious desserts in order to maintain his muscular physique for 'Wolverine' and 'X-Men' sequels.
	Jackman, who is preparing for his upcoming films, posted a photo on Instagram of himself leaning over two large slices of cake and a scoop of ice cream.
	"Awesome lunch 'meeting' at Milos in NYC," he wrote and playfully referencing the plate of goodies, Jackman added, "Just Looking."
	Jackman, 46, is currently in the city for his Broadway show, 'The River'.

Hugh Jackman says no to cake while on films' diet

Pop diva Madonna is reportedly teaming up with rapper Kanye West on a track for her new album.
	Madonna, 56, met the Yeezus star, 37, at a charity gala in New York last month and the pair got chatting about a potential collaboration, reported Daily Star.
	"Kanye and Madonna hit it off at the Keep A Child Alive ball and have been in touch ever since. Kanye has already written some songs he thinks would be perfect for her, and he's desperately trying to find a time they can both get into the recording studio.
	"He wants to make her cutting edge and relevant again, and he'd love nothing more than to produce some classic songs for her. Madonna is one of the greatest stars of the past 30 years. And now Kanye is desperate to put her back at the very top," a source said.

Madonna teams up with Kanye West for new album?

Hollywood star Jude Law is in talks to play the villain in Guy Ritchie's King Arthur film 'Knights of the Round Table'.
	The Warner Bros and Village Roadshow project will be a reunion for Law, 41, and Ritchie, who worked together on 'Sherlock Holmes' and sequel 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows', reported Variety.
	'Sons of Anarchy' star Charlie Hunnam is starring in the film as King Arthur. 'The Sea Wall' actress Astrid Berges-Frisbey will play Guinevere, Queen consort of King Arthur in the Arthurian Legend.
	Ritchie is directing from a script by Joby Harold, and the film is the first of a series, which is set to have six instalments. It is unknown whether Law would be appearing in one movie or play a villain throughout the course of the franchise.
	The film has a release date of July 22, 2016.
	Lionel Wigram, Akiva Goldsman, Tory Tunnell, Harold and Ritchie are producing. Niija Kuykendall and Cate Adams are overseeing for the studio.

Jude Law to star in Guy Ritchie's King Arthur movie?

UZ frontman Bono has revealed that he is relieved that none of those in the plane was hurt after the rear door of the aircraft fell off.
	The Irish rockers were flying in a private plane from Dublin to Berlin to attend the 2014 Bambi Awards, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"The worry is where is the door, where are those bags?" he said.
	"You know there may be a few cows or sheep in the German countryside with a very sore head. We trust that nobody was hurt because we would have heard by now and that was actually our first concern, cause we were fine," he added.
	The plane landed safely. Officials at the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation are currently investigating the cause of the incident.

Relieved that everyone is safe: Bono on mid-air scare

Troubled actress Amanda Bynes has clarified that she was kidding about her desire to kill her family.
	Bynes, 28, was recently caught on tape ranting about murdering her parents, reported TMZ.
	"I was obviously joking about hurting my family, I straight up don't believe in harming a soul. I said what I said in jest & if you don't understand that then know I'm in therapy to talk about my dad issues and that will solve my concerns with people invading my private life.
	"I am one of the most thoughtful girls you'll ever meet so don't read into what I joke about," she tweeted.
	Bynes' parents were awarded a temporary conservatorship over the actress after her erratic behaviour spiralled out of control following her DUI arrest earlier this year.

Was joking about killing family: Amanda Bynes

Hollywood star Richard Gere is set to star in 'Oppenheimer Strategies', an independent film written and to be helmed by 'Footnote' director Joseph Cedar.
	The films tells the story of a small-time operator named Norman Oppenheimer who befriends a young politician at a low and lonely moment in his life.
	Three years later when that politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman's life dramatically changes, reported Deadline.
	Shooting will begin on January 12 next year in New York. Tadmor Entertainment Group, Fabrica de Cine and Cold Iron Pictures are financing.
	The film is produced by Oren Moverman, Lawrence Inglee, Eyal Rimmon, Gideon Tadmor, Gaston Pavlovich and Miranda Bailey.

Richard Gere to star in indie film 'Oppenheimer Strategies'

'Hyderabadi Biryani', 'Haleem' and 'Pathar Ka Gosht' (meat cooked on stone) are among the popular Deccani cuisines to be served to guests at the wedding of superstar Salman Khan's sister Arpita here on Tuesday.
	Luxury heritage hotel Taj Falaknuma, located in old city, has been booked by Salman for two days and is all set to wear a special look for the gala ceremony for which invitees list includes some top Bollywood and Tollywood personalities.
	"The entire hotel has been booked for November 18 and 19 with a view to keep gatecrashers at bay," a source said.
	The Khan family is keen to have some of the Hyderabadi delicacies to be included in the menu, and preparations for the star-studded affair are already in full swing.
	"Brunches, lunches and dinners throughout the event will have all the dishes, including some oriental. But for the main dinner (on November 18), it is going to be Hyderabadi cuisine like Biryani and Pathar Ka Gosht," a source said.
	Perched atop a hill, Falaknuma ...

Salman sister's wedding: Hyderabadi Biryani, Haleem on dinner

American reality TV star Kim Kardashian will be on her maiden trip to India next week as part of her perfume world tour.
	The 34-year-old 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star has begun the tour in Australia to promote her fragrance Fleur Fatale.
	Her next stop will be India followed by Dubai.
	Kardashian took to Twitter to share the news with her fans. "Just touched down in Australia!!! My perfume world tour begins for my new fragrance Fleur Fatale! Next stop India then Dubai! All in 1 week!" she tweeted.
	Kardashian is travelling alone leaving husband Kanye West, 37, and one-year-old daughter North at home.
	"Missing my baby girl so bad already! Was going to bring her but 3 countries in a week is too much travelling. Daddy time will be much better," she added.

Kim Kardashian to visit India

After wrapping up the shoot of his upcoming bilingual release, actor R Madhavan is all set to shave his moustache and beard, which he had grown from quite a long time.
	The 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' actor took to Twitter to announce the same.
	"And it's a shooting wrap... Irrudhi Suttru (TAMIL) and Saala Khadoos (HINDI)... Shooting done. I am so going to miss my facial hair," Madhavan tweeted.
	In 'Irrudhi Suttru', which has also been shot in Hindi as 'Saala Khadoos', the 44-year-old actor is playing a retired boxer turned coach. The bilingual movie is directed by Sudha Kongara.
	Madhavan will also be seen in the sequel of superhit film 'Tanu Weds Manu', opposite Kangana Ranaut.

R Madhavan to get rid of facial hair

Former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Fernandez-Versini admits she is unconvinced by the authenticity of Kim Kardashian's nude shoot for Paper Magazine.
	The controversial image shows Kardashian's body is covered in oil as she exposes her rear - but Cheryl, 31, is not convinced that the images haven't been tampered with, reported Contactmusic.
	"I don't think it's real. I'll refrain from judgement because each to their own. But I would never do it. I could never. I could never. I could never," she said.
	Despite attracting attention for posting a picture of her own tattooed backside online last year, Cheryl insists she's uncomfortable about stripping off in front of people she barely knows.
	The 'X Factor' judge said, "I can't even get changed in front of my stylist who I've had for years. Just no.

Kim Kardashian's nude photo shoot is not real: Cheryl

Amitabh Bachchan is keen to provide some assistance to an admirer of him, who has scripted the megastar's name all over his body.
	Bachchan, 72, is currently shooting in Kolkata for his upcoming film and met the crazy fan while he visited an institution near his shooting location.
	"I think the person with the 'Amitabh' scripted all over him has a problem... I think he has an ailment and he needs help...
	"I saw him in the crowd trying to attract my attention, but security was too tight... I shall investigate and see if I can be of some assistance... He gave some documents to security of his medical examinations... I must see them...," Bachchan posted on his blog.
	The 'Yudh' star also paid a humble tribute to his admirers, who had been waiting in large numbers to get a glimpse of their favourite actor.
	"I pay respects to those that suffer the uncomfortable wait for us through the day and night ... It is essential that I do... They are, will be and shall always be them that create ...

Amitabh Bachchan to help ailing fan

Newly wedded actress Angelina Jolie made her return to the red carpet at the 2014 Hollywood Film Awards since marrying Brad Pitt.
	The parents of six tied the knot in August, reported Us magazine.
	Jolie, 39, looked super slim in a strapless Atelier Versace black gown. She accessorised with a bracelet and stud earrings, and wore her brunette locks in an elegant updo.
	Jolie was on hand to present the New Hollywood award to Jack O'Connell, who stars in her upcoming WWII film 'Unbroken'.
	Jolie was busy in filming her latest movie, 'By the Sea', with Pitt in Malta.

Jolie debuts thinner self at first red carpet since wedding

Actress Evan Rachel Wood and her partner Katherine Moennig have reportedly split after a whirlwind romance.
	The actresses started dating each other after exchanging flirty texts in February 2013, reported Us magazine.
	Earlier this month, Wood, 27, cryptically tweeted, "... It hurts."
	On November 9, she retweeted a quote from 'The Lion King', she said, "The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it."
	The couple are apparently taking a break from each other.
	Wood came out as bisexual in 2011 following her split from fiance Marilyn Manson. She shares a 16-month-old son with ex-husband Jamie Bell, whom she split from in May after nearly two years of marriage.

Evan Rachel Wood, Katherine Moennig split?

Troubled actress Amanda Bynes was recently caught on tape ranting about murdering her parents.
	According to TMZ, which obtained the disturbing audio tapes, Bynes, 28, was recorded by her former roommate during a car ride.
	"If your father was my father... You would understand why you'd want to slit his wrists. I want to literally, like, lead him into a ditch, and I haven't decided how I'd want to murder him... He literally like is the worst person... Nothing would give me greater pleasure than slitting his throat. That's what I would love," she said.
	The former Nickelodeon star, however, added, "I'm not gonna like ever do such a thing, but like I call my mom and like I threaten to kill her, and I threaten to slit her wrist, and I threaten to like burn down her house and like I said a bunch of things like that."
	Bynes' parents were awarded a temporary conservatorship over the actress after her erratic behaviour spiralled out of control following her DUI arrest earlier this year.

Amanda Bynes threatens to kill her parents

An Australian film, based on how lives can be saved with organ transplants, has drawn heavy inspiration from Indian culture and philosophy.
	Eminent Australian director Paul Cox's latest film 'Force of Destiny' is based on the personal experiences of the filmmaker himself.
	Starring Bollywood actress Shahana Goswami and National-Award winner Seema Biswas besides 'Lord of the Rings' fame David Wenham, it was screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival.
	"India has always been a source of inspiration for me for its culture, heritage, philosophy. I have tried to incorporate many elements of Indian culture in my film as it is a story of love, hope and miracle," said Cox, known for films like 'Man of Flowers' 'My First Wife', 'Exile', 'Innocence' and 'Human Touch'.
	A frequent visitor to India, his association to the country goes back to many decades when he made a 30-minute-long documentary on Kolkata titled 'Calcutta' during the late sixties.
	"I have been deeply influenced by ...

Aussie film inspired by Indian culture

Country star Taylor Swift has admitted she gave up on men because she wanted people to focus more on her music.
	The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker said after her relationship with One Direction's Harry Styles ended in early 2013, she made a conscious decision to ensure that the public would focus less of their attention on her love life, reported Contactmusic.
	"It broke my heart! I was selling out stadiums and it was all people talked about," she said.
	Swift's new album sold more than one million copies in the first week, and she's delighted the world is interested in her vocal talents, rather than her relationships.
	"Now people talk less about the things that don't matter," she said.

People speak more about my personal life than music: Swift

Actress Jennifer Aniston has insisted she didn't feel intimated on the set of 'Horrible Bosses 2'.
	The 45-year-old actress, who is engaged to 'The Leftovers' star Justin Theroux, said she wasn't intimidated about working alongside Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman on the film, reported Contactmusic.
	"I have more balls than all of these guys combined. I worked hard on delivering those (raunchy) lines," she said.
	As well as working hard, Jennifer also found some time to have fun on the movie set and the group used to try to get Bateman to laugh because he used to be good at keeping a straight face.
	"Bateman is a real pro. To make him break is kind of a big deal," she said.
	Asked who she thinks would be the best boss in real life, she said, "I think Bateman would be a great, great boss. He's straight and narrow, on point and honest. But he might be strict. He might get mad.

I have more balls than my male co-stars: Jennifer Aniston

A Bollywood talent search portal has teamed up with late Shakti Samanta's Aradhana Films' to produce a cinema based on the story written by the winner of its online movie story contest.
	Join Films had organised the "story writing contest for children's films" in association with the Film Writers' Association, Join Films head Virendra Rathore said.
	The contest winner, Sanjay Shubhankar, was given a cash prize of Rs 51,000 and his story "God Hai Toh Samne Aa" would be made into a film, Rathore said.
    	The contest was held to give opportunity to aspiring writers to bag work in Bollywood, Rathore said.
	Producer-director Ashim Samanta, son of veteran filmmaker late Shakti Samanta will be producing and directing this film under his banner Aradhana Films in association with Join Films.
    	The response to the contest proves that there is still a lot of talent untapped, Rathore said. Over 300 entries were received, he said.
	"We have also launched a "Child Star Contest" on our portal ..

Hindi film to be made on story that wins writing contest

After the success of 'Happy New Year', actor Abhishek Bachchan says he and the entire cast of the movie are pressurising director Farah Khan to make a sequel of the heist comedy.
	The 38-year-old actor said the starcast of the film comprising Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and him, want to work together again as they all had a lot of fun while shooting 'Happy New Year', which released on October 24.
	"I think everybody is pressuring Farah because everybody wants to get back as a team to work again... We had a great time while filming.
	"But as she said that she has to come up with a good story. Right now she is on a long overdue break so we are letting her enjoy. Once she is back with her thinking hat, then we can pressurise her again," Abhishek told PTI.
	'Happy New Year' was the second time the actor worked with a woman director. He has previously collaborated with Revathi on 'Phir Milenge'.
	When asked how it was working with Farah, Abhishek ..

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