He may have spent nearly three decades in the Hindi film industry and done some memorable roles, but Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher thinks he has not yet reached even the "interval" stage of his career.
	"I have to continue for the next 30 years. I have not yet reached the interval stage of my career," he said while talking to reporters here.
	The 59-year-old actor was here to promote his upcoming film "The Shaukeens", which will hit the theatres on November 7. He was accompanied by actors Annu Kapoor and Piyush Mishra, who also feature in the comedy flick directed by Abhishek Sharma.
	To a query, Kher said he was proud to have started his career with a film like 'Saaransh', a 1984 Mahesh Bhatt-helmed movie that revolved around an elderly couple trying to come to terms the death of their only son.
	"This film keeps me invigorated as an actor," said the former chairman of Censor Board.
	The veteran actor, who is also a TV talk show host, said he would like to feature in a ...

I have not yet reached "interval" stage of my career: Kher

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Mirroring the change-over in the content of Tolly rom-coms, having got audience backing in past two years from 'Bojhe Na Shey Bojhe Na' to 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar II', a first time telly sop now aims to recapture the Gen Y in Bangla marking the shift from the bored housewives and maids.
	'Theek Jeno Love Story', a new age tale of young  and fatal love, draws on the real life incidents involving city-based youngsters  and take a break from the confines of make-belif sets to the lush green of North Bengal.
	To be telecast on the newest entertainment channel in sky, Star Jalsha, shot extensively in North Bengal, the story revolves around Isha, Adi. Prabal and Pratik and in a blend of fiction and real, will feature some anchor icons in the show biz segment, a spoksemn from the producers SVF said.
	In tune with the feel of a present day romantic Bengali flick, aiming the aspirational Gen Y in suburbs and middle/lower middle class pockets of city, the college going crowd in not-so-elite ...

First time Telly sop aiming Gen Y in Bangla

The eighth edition of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Film Bazaar, held every year on the sidelines of IFFI, is all set to begin here from November 20.
	The four-day event aims to encourage collaboration between the international and South Asian film fraternity.
	NFDC will have many new sections including 'film offices', 'investor pitch' and 'romance screenwriters lab' apart from 'world cinema' and 'available for remake' categories in the viewing room.
	Romance Screenwriters' Lab, will focus on developing scripts based on romance and women-centric plots.
	In 'investor pitch', there would be two sessions -- first on pitching scripts in the romance genre and second, launching films that are looking for completion funds.
	'Film offices' will have state/country tourism boards and country film commissions with a dedicated office at the Film Bazaar.
	"We are excited to launch new sections at Film bazaar this year like Film offices, Investor Pitch and Romance Screenwriters' Lab. 

NFDC Film Bazaar to kickstart in Goa from November 20

Irrfan Khan has thanked director Shoojit Sircar for for bringing him, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone on one platform in 'Piku'.
	The 'Paan Singh Tomar' star took to twitter to share his excitement about the upcoming film.
	"Thank you @ShoojitSircar for bringing all of us together @SrBachchan, @deepikapadukone in this delightful story by Juhi (Chaturvedi)," Irrfan tweeted along with a picture.
	In the film, which is currently in its second shooting schedule in Kolkata, Irrfan, 47, is reportedly playing a taxi stand owner.
	The film explores the father and daughter relationship between Bachchan's and Padukone's characters. It is scheduled for release on April 30, 2015.

Irrfan thanks Shoojit Sircar for 'Piku'

Singer Rihanna has posed topless for a magazine photoshoot.
	Rihanna, 26, is on the cover star for Esquire's December issue which features a special on food and drinks, including her personal Caribbean cuisine favourites, reported E! Online.

Rihanna goes topless for magazine

Rapper Nicki Minaj allegedly smashed the windows of her ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels's Mercedes Benz during a fight with him.
	Minaj, 31, got into an argument this summer with her then beau Samuels. She started screaming, grabbed a bat and chased him out of the house. She pulverised his 2012 Benz, reported TMZ. She threw his clothes in the garbage
	Law enforcement sources said cops were called to the house, but no arrests were made. Safaree was escorted out of the house and left. They broke up a short time later.

Nicki Minaj allegedly smashed ex-boyfriend's Mercedes

The eighth edition of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Film Bazaar, held every year on the sidelines of IFFI, is all set to begin here from November 22.
	The four-day event aims to encourage collaboration between the international and South Asian film fraternity.
	NFDC will have many new sections including 'film offices', 'investor pitch' and 'romance screenwriters lab' apart from 'world cinema' and 'available for remake' categories in the viewing room.
	Romance Screenwriters' Lab, will focus on developing scripts based on romance and women-centric plots.
	In 'investor pitch', there would be two sessions -- first on pitching scripts in the romance genre and second, launching films that are looking for completion funds.
	'Film offices' will have state/country tourism boards and country film commissions with a dedicated office at the Film Bazaar.
	"We are excited to launch new sections at Film bazaar this year like Film offices, Investor Pitch and Romance Screenwriters' Lab. 

NFDC Film Bazaar to kickstart in Goa from November 22

Kris Jenner says going through an ugly divorce from late husband Robert Kardashian helped her in the split from Bruce Jenner.
	Kris, who is now dating Corey Gamble, feels her first divorce was a "good learning experience", reported Us magazine.
	During an appearance on The Talk, Kris said she and Bruce are happier living apart than together.
	"It's not an easy thing. I went through a divorce a long time ago with Robert Kardashian, and it was not fun," the Keeping Up With the Kardashians matriarch, 58, said.
	"It was so scary, and I was so young, and I had four kids. And then we ended up being best friends. But there was a period of a couple years in there where it was really ugly and hard."
	Going through that, she said, was "a really good learning experience" for her, because it taught her to do things in a real grown-up way.
	 "It's a decision. Love is a decision, divorce is a decision. It's not a good decision, but we're happier living apart than we were together. Everybody feels ..

Kris Jenner says first divorce prepared her for Bruce split

Dadasaheb Phalke award winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan will be conferred the prestigious 'Biswaratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award' for 2015.
	Gopalakrishnan would be the second recipient of the award, instituted by Assam's premier literary organisation Asam Sahitya Sabha (ASS) in 2013, after Bangladesh's eminent researcher-danseuse Lubna Marium.
	Gopalakrishnan, also a Padma Vibhushan awardee, has been selected for the award by a committee of eminent personalities for his all-round contribution to the field of filmmaking, ASS Vice-President Parmananda Rajbongshi said here today.
	The award, given every two years, comprises Rs five lakh in cash, a citation, 'Seleng Chador' (Assamese traditional silk shawl) and a collection of books.
	Bhupen Hazarika was bestowed the title of 'Biswaratna' by the Assam Sahitya Sabha soon after his death on November 5, 2011.
	The decision to award Gopalakrishnan was announced today on the occasion of Hazarika's third death ...

Adoor to be honoured with Bhupen Hazarika International award

'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch is engaged to be married to girlfriend Sophie Hunter.
	The actor announced the news by posting a notice in British newspaper The Times.
	"The engagement is announced between Benedict, son of Wanda and Timothy Cmberbatch of London, and Sophie, daughter of Katharine Hunter of Edinburgh and Charles Hunter of London," the announcement read.
	A spokesman for the 38-year-old star also confirmed the news, saying, "I am delighted to confirm this morning's announcement that Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are engaged."
	The couple is yet to announce a wedding date.
	Hunter, 36, an Oxford graduate, is a theatre director and actress.
	Cumberbatch has gained a huge fan following thanks to his role as the modern day Sherlock in the British show. He is in the race to make it to the Oscar short list for his role of Alan Turing in 'The Imitation Game'.

Benedict Cumberbatch engaged to girlfriend Sophie Hunter

Singer Kelly Rowland has given birth to her and Tom Witherspoon's first child, son Titan Jewell.
	The 33-year-old star welcomed her first child with husband into the world yesterday afternoon, said her representative, reported People magazine.
	Following the birth of son, who weighed in at 7.5lbs, Rowland said, "We are thrilled to announce that today we are the proud parents of our first son. We are blessed to report everyone is healthy and happy!"
	The former Destiny's Child singer. Who confirmed she and Tim were expecting a boy earlier this year, has shown much excitement about the arrival of her first child throughout much of her pregnancy.
	Rowland first announced she and Witherspoon were pregnant in June, just one month after they tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Costa Rica.

Kelly Rowland gives birth to baby boy

A man has filed a lawsuit against musicians Jay Z, Kanye West and Frank Ocean accusing them of stealing a song from him while he was peddling his CDs outside their hotel.
	The man, named Joel Mac, said in his lawsuit that he was outside the Mercer Hotel in SoHo a few years back ... At the same time the famous trio was recording Jay Z's 'Watch the Throne' album, reported TMZ.
	Mac said a guy named Mike Dean bought one of his CDs in front of the hotel, and the next thing he knew his song, 'Made in America', was cut 11 on the album. Jay Z's song is also called 'Made in America'. Mike Dean is one of the producers of the album.
	Mac had filed a similar case in New York State court a few months ago, but now he's gone federal. Mac wants the trio to pay him a cut of the profits.

Man accuses Jay Z and Kanye West of stealing song

Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan have welcomed their second child, a baby girl.
	Susan gave birth to the baby in LA this week. The couple are already parents to two-year-old son, Exton. Downey has 21-year-old son Indio from a previous marriage, reported People magazine.
	Last week, Downey, 49, paid a tribute to his wife and their soon-to-be-born daughter as he accepted an award at the BAFTA Los Angeles Jaguar Britannia Awards for excellence in film.
	He revealed in July that the couple was expecting a baby girl.

Robert Downey Jr, wife welcome baby girl

Fears, fantasies and hidden desires of a woman and her attempts to overcome them even as she realises that she is trapped inside a virtual world controlled by a gamer, forms the premise of an Israeli dance production.
	The Tel-Aviv based Maria Kong International Movement Collective recently put up a live show titled "Open Source," here recently as part of the ongoing Delhi International Arts Festival.
	The show featured performance by dancers and an act by electro and rock band who call themselves the Tiny Finger.
	The entire idea of the performance has been derived from the Open Source, a software that can be freely used, changed, and shared by anyone on the Internet.
	"Open Source is a different experience. We have used a digital glove technology into the performance. The gamer in the choreograph dons the gloves through which he synchronizes the movement as well as sound and light on the stage," says Talia Landa the show's choreographer.
	"Once the bride realises that she is caught .

A real and virtual affair by Israeli troupe Mary Kong

Actress Jessica Chastain says she has been in talks with Marvel studio for a superhero film.
	Chastain, 37, said nothing was confirmed as she wanted a strong role in the movie, reported Vanity Fair.
	"We've talked about aligning our forces in the future. And here's the thing with me... If you're going to be in a superhero movie, you only get one chance. You're that character forever. So why do a superhero movie and play the boring civilian?" she said.
	"Whatever it is, I want a fight scene. I could be an incredible villain. I could be a hero. I want a cool outfit, and I want to kick ass," she added.
	Chastain said Marvel approached her to play a character that had 'a possibility in the future of becoming' something extraordinary.

Jessica Chastain in talks for Marvel film?

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, who is a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has said she may consider taking up politics in future.
	Jolies, 39, is known for promoting humanitarian causes and feels it is important to take up responsibility if one wants a change in the system, reported Vanity Fair magazine.
	"When you work as a humanitarian, you are conscious that politics have to be considered. Because if you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility. But I honestly don't know in what role I would be more useful-I am conscious of what I do for a living, and that (could) make it less possible," she said.

Angelina Jolie hints at entering politics in future

Supermodel Cindy Crawford enjoys dancing on tabletops even though she is reaching 50.
	Crawford, 48, said she has more fun now than in her younger age, reported New York Post.
	"I probably should have done it when I was 20 and things weren't jiggling so much," she said about dancing on table.

At 48, Cindy Crawford loves dancing on table

Veteran actor Raj Babbar, who is returning to TV with new action show 'Pukaar', says he feels fortunate to be a part of showbiz for over three decades.
	The 62-year-old politician said he has a long way to go and would entertain audience with his performances.
	"It was fortunate that I was shooting on the day that marked 35 years of first facing the camera. I consider myself lucky that I've had a wonderful journey and have met good people.
	"But I am not done yet. I still feel I have not worked enough. I never stopped my journey and I still want to work more. I hope the viewer's continue to appreciate my work and enjoy my new show 'Pukaar'," Babbar said in a statement.
	The Life OK's new show, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is scheduled to air soon and will see Babbar essaying the role of a father to an army son played by VJ-actor Rannvijay Singh.
	Babbar started his career with National School of Drama and starred in films including 'Insaaf Ka Tarazu', 'Umrao Jaan', 'Mazdoor' and ..

Raj Babbar completes 35 years in showbiz with new TV show

Actor Michael Fassbender is reportedly in talks to replace Christian Bale in Apple's founder Steve Jobs' biopic.
	Bale, after much deliberation, came to the conclusion that he was not right for the part and withdrew, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	Previously, Leonardo DiCaprio was in line to play Jobs before moving on to shoot 'The Revenant'. The film will be directed by Danny Boyle.
	Aaron Sorkin's script is said to be divided into three acts that detail Jobs preparing for three presentations that came to define his life and the life of the company he co-founded, lost and came back to.

Michael Fassbender to replace Bale in Steve Jobs biopic?

Foraying into a new arena, actor Mohanlal has launched a music band called 'Lalisom'.
	The first show is to be held in February next year with a musical biography of the actor when a retrospective into his 36-year-long celluloid journey will be musically crafted.
	The over two hour show which will see use of modern techniques including hologram technology and special effects, to portray various characters immortalised by the actor. At least 40 songs from Lal's various films will also be a part of the show.
	Mohanlal, who will also be part of the band, proposes to conduct the show at various stages in the country and abroad.
	Announcing the launch of the band here yesterday, Mohanlal said during his over three decade film career, he had opportunity to essay a diverse range of characters.
	"This is not just a ganamela. I feel blessed that I had very good songs in my films sung by veteran singers like Yesudas, Jayachandrn and M G Sreekumar. This is a journey through my life, films. My ...

Mohanlal launches music band

Singer Beyonce has got a bob haircut, bidding goodbye to her long locks.
	The 33-year-old star went from sporting super-short Betty Page bangs to ditching them in favor of her signature extra-long golden locks and now she's taken out her extensions and gone back to a bob, reported E! Online.
	On Sunday when the singer and hubby Jay Z were photographed in New York City, Beyonce's new shorter haircut was clearly visible under her blue fedora hat.

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