Director Partha Sen's 'Anubrata Bhalo Achho', an independent film starring acclaimed actor of Shabdo Ritwik Chakraborty and Swastika Mukherjee, has been selected for the Hanoi International Film Festival.
	'Anubrata Bhalo Achho' has been invited to the festival which showcases independent directors' films.
	"I am very happy to learn that our film is in the competition section. I had no hesitation when Parthada offered me the role of a woman in mid 40s, as every woman can relate to her crisis and I believe in taking challenges. And above all it is the director and script that matter," said Swastika.
	A total of 200 films from 26 countries and territories around the world will be screened at the Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) that is scheduled to take place from November 23-27.
	Ritwik said he would like t go to the festival provided shoots did not come in the way.
	Speaking on the title of the film, the director said he was inspired by Shakti Chattopadhyay's poem, 'Abani ...

Bengali film makes the cut for Hanoi film festival

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Music from various SAARC countries are set to bring alive the charm of the city's oldest fort Purana Quila during the South Asian Bands Festival that begins here on November 7.
	The eighth edition of the three-day festival would feature 14 rock bands from countries, which are members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India along with the observer country France.
	This year, the festival features performance by "Alobo Naga" and "The Band (ANB)" from Dimapur, Nagaland formed in 2010. They won the Best Indian Act at a European music awards ceremony in 2012.
	Among the line up is Pakistani singing sensation Zebunissa Bangash popularly known as Zeb, who has forayed into Bollywood with her hit tracks in films like "Madras Cafe" and "Highway".
	Another Bollywood component at the festival would be provided by "Pentagram" the electronic-rock band formed by film composer Vishal Dadlani. The band's .

New-age music blends with traditional at SAARC bands festival

Noel Gallagher has revealed that he and his brother Liam are on good terms again following a backstage bust up that saw Oasis split up in 2009.
	The brothers and former Oasis bandmates fell out five years ago and are believed to have refrained from speaking to each other ever since, reported Femalefirst.
	"We're on good terms, as good as we can be," Noel said.
	However, contrary to increasing speculation that they are planning to reunite for the 20th anniversary of Oasis' second album '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?', Noel insists there is no reunion on the cards.
	"I'm looking forward to spoiling everybody's party next year. We won't be doing it," he said.

Noel, Liam Gallagher back on good terms

Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley says she constantly works out on her body to boost her confidence.
	The 27-year-old British model said she is not always in the mood to be photographed in her undergarments and often hits the gym, reported Contactmusic.
	"There are times when I don't want to be in my underwear. We all have off days," she said.
	The Victoria's Secret angel also confessed she is a huge fan of Angelina Jolie and thinks the actress is the most beautiful woman in the world.
	"She's the most physically beautiful woman in the world. And with all of her humanitarian work, she's got a beautiful soul too," she added.

I am insecure about my body: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Singer-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has been named Britain's most successful entrepreneur after seeing her fashion empire grow over the last five years.
	The 40-year-old singer-turned-fashion designer has topped a list of over 100 business people after seeing her fashion empire's turnover rise from 1 million pound to a staggering 30 million pound in just five years, with her staff growing from three employees to 100, reported Contactmusic.
	"She's got a real business, some design talent and some business nous. She gets a lot of stick for being a celeb fashionista but I don't think that's fair.
	"She has built something real out of her own celebrity which is quite a contemporary story. She deserves to be celebrated," she said.
	Victoria -- who has children Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 12, Cruz, nine, and Harper, three, with husband David Beckham - launched her eponymous label in 2008 and opened her first stand-alone boutique in London last month.
	The magazine considered factors such as ..

Victoria Beckham named most successful entrepreneur

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe says more than the success of his films, he is proud of the fact that he learnt dancing for broadway.
	The 25-year-old actor became famous after playing a schoolboy wizard in eight 'Harry Potter' films and since then has branched out into stage, screen and television roles since the end of the series in 2011, reported the Daily Express.
	"I was the blankest canvas my dance teacher had ever seen. He taught me to dance, I owe it all to him. I don't boast about stuff generally speaking - it's not really me - but learning to dance on broadway and dancing in a broadway show is probably the thing I'm absolutely proudest of," he said.

I'm proud to have learnt dancing for broadway: Radcliffe

Pregnant singer Shakira is set to release her own collection of baby products, including a bouncer which plays music, alphabet blocks and a musical soccer ball.
	Shakira, 37, who has 21-month-old son Milan with boyfriend Gerard Pique, has teamed up with Fisher-Price on the First Steps collection of baby products, and has co-developed six items, reported Contactmusic.
	"I saw how important developmental milestones are and how toys can help babies reach them, including with my own son.
	I wanted to design a line of toys that stimulated development in the crucial early stages of life, the stages in which learning can be achieved through supervised play, fostering the development of psychological, social and motor skills," she said.
	The items will go on sale next month and all proceeds will go towards Shakira's Barefoot Foundation, which helps provide education and nutrition to disadvantaged children in her native Colombia.
	As part of the venture, Shakira will also star in a 12-part web 

Shakira to release own range of toys

Bruce Jenner has decided to give up his rights to former wife Kris Jenner and his Hidden Hills house in their property settlement.
	The pair bought the pad in 2010 and the USD 4 million property reportedly boasts six bedrooms and eight bathrooms in addition to other features such as double staircases, limestone floors, hand painted ceilings and a pool, reported Ace Showbiz.
	Kris and Bruce announced their separation last year. The Kardashian momager filed for divorce from Bruce in September after 22 years of marriage. Bruce now lives in his house in Malibu.
	Bruce recently was romantically linked to Kris' best friend Rhonda Kamihira. When asked about the pair's alleged relationship, the reality star said during an appearance on 'Today' show last week, "I just want him to be happy.
	"I don't care who he goes out with and I don't know who he's dating. He doesn't like check in with me and give me a play by play, but it's his life, and you just want the guy to be happy. You know, he's ...

Bruce Jenner gives up share of house in Kris Jenner divorce

Actress Anne Hathaway has revealed she almost caught hypothermia after spending hours in cold water, while shooting a scene for her upcoming film 'Interstellar'.
	The 31-year-old actress recalled that things were getting a little hazy and she was not sure if she could feel her toes after spending hours submerged in cold water, wearing a leaking space suit, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"I was feeling all sorts of weird flashes and things were getting a little hazy around the edges, and that's when I turned to our first (assistant director), and I said, 'Hey, I don't know that much about hypothermia, but what are the symptoms?" she said.
	"And I explained what was going on, and he said, "Oh! Like, right now?" And I'm like, "Yeah!" And so then he went over to Chris (Nolan), and Chris was like, 'OK - let's roll, let's roll, let's roll right now!'  And we were done shortly thereafter," she added.
	'Interstellar', directed by Christopher Nolan, also stars Matthew McConaughey, Jessica ...

Anne Hathaway nearly got hypothermia on sets of 'Interstellar'

Julia Roberts believes she has taken a risk by not having a facelift.
	The 46-year-old actress spoke about the pressures of her industry, suggesting that actresses take a gamble when deciding not to undergo cosmetic surgery, reported Digital Spy.
	"By Hollywood standards, I guess I've already taken a big risk in not having had a facelift... I've told Lancome that I want to be an ageing model - so they have to keep me for at least five more years until I'm over 50," she said.
	The 'Eat, Pray, Love' actress said she found peace through studying yoga.
	"It's about non-grasping, non-hoarding, cleaning out your closet, dusting out your mind and letting go of the things that weigh you down mentally and emotionally. There's a lightness to my life now - an airy quality of not taking things too seriously. That's happiness," she added.

I've taken a risk not having a facelift: Julia Roberts

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West says she is being "obsessed" with Johnny Depp.
	The mother of one revealed she even had a cut-out of the actor on her wall because she loved the hunk so much, reported Femalefirst.
	"Kourtney and I actually shared a room together at one point growing up. I loved Johnny Depp, I was obsessed with him, and she was really into Leonardo Dicaprio, so we had cutouts of them on our wall next to our Michael Jackson posters.
	"I don't know who Khloe was into - she was younger than us, so it wasn't cool for us to hang out with our little sister," she said.
	The 34-year-old star says now that she should have spent more time in her teens paying attention in history lessons at school.
	"I travel a lot now and when I'm going to see these pretty castles, people talk about all these kings and queens and families. Obviously I had heard of them but I wish I remember their history," she said.

Kim Kardashian had obsession with Johnny Depp

Actor Chris Hemsworth spent a day on the beach with his three kids and his wife Elsa Pataky playing in the sand and watching the sun set.
	Pataky, who gave birth to twins Tristan and Sasha six months ago, shared a beautiful snap of the happy family unit, packing up their things as the sun went down over the ocean, reported Us magazine.
	"Enjoying life, best #family #moments! #beach #love #relax #peace," the proud mother captioned the photo.
	Spanish model and actress Pataky, 37, carried the other twin on her front and held hands with daughter India Rose, two-year-old, who was evidently enjoying her shoe-free time on the beach.

Chris Hemsworth's beach family vacation

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal says he is searching for the perfect film to make his directorial debut.
	The 33-year-old 'Brokeback Mountain' star has stepped behind the camera as a producer for his new film Nightcrawler, but he has his sights set on directing a movie, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm searching... But I have yet to feel presumptuous enough. (I'll know when it found it) when my heart lines up with the material... In a visual way," he said.
	The actor said he understood the process of filmmaking because his father, Stephen, is a director and his mother, Naomi Foner, is a producer and screenwriter.
	"The language I knew was behind the camera. I've always been fascinated by the abrasion of what's in front of the camera and behind the camera," he said.

Gyllenhaal searches perfect material for directorial debut

Rapper Kanye West has turned down a USD 500,000-per-show deal for a Las Vegas residency.
	The 37-year-old 'Stronger' hitmaker shunned an approach by The Axis at Planet Hollywood, who offered him a huge deal for just nine days work, reported TMZ.
	The venue reportedly wanted West to perform three shows a week for three weeks but he turned them down, though the reason is not known yet.
	The deal would have put him ahead of Vegas' current top earners, Celine Dion, who earns USD 476,000 per show, Britney Spears, who is believed to make slightly less with USD 475,000 and Jennifer Lopez, who has just been offered a USD 350,000-per-gig contract with The Axis.

Kanye West rejects USD 500,000-per-show deal

Actor-director Clint Eastwood's son Scott and his model girlfriend Brittany Brousseau have reportedly broken up.
	Scott was first linked to Brousseau in May, after they were photographed together, but they sparked rumours of a break-up after the brunette beauty missed a promotional event in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 25, for the actor's upcoming film The Longest Ride, reported People magazine.
	The actor declined to comment on the rumour. Asked about speculation of a split, Scott said, "I'm young. I'll be 29 in March. I'm just really focused on my career.

Clint Eastwood's son breaks up with girlfriend?

Veteran actress Helen Mirren has been named as the new face of cosmetic brand L'Oreal.
	The 69-year-old actress will join the likes of Lara Stone, Cherl Fernandez-Versini, Blake Lively, and Eva Longoria in representing the cosmetics brand in her first-ever beauty endorsement deal and hopes to encourage women to make the most of their natural looks, reported Contactmusic.
	"I am not gorgeous and I never was, but I was always OK looking and I'm keen to stay that way. I have always loved the L'Oreal Paris brand, and I hope I can inspire other women towards greater confidence by making the most of their natural good looks. We are all worth it!" she said.

Helen Mirren new face of L'Oreal

Shah Rukh Khan is elated that the cameo by his youngest child AbRam in 'Happy New Year' is fetching compliments.
	The actor, 48, said he received many messages about AbRam's appearance in the end credits but the best compliment came from his co-star Deepika Padukone. AbRam is Shah Rukh's third child born via surrogacy last year.
	"AbRam is looking adorable in the film. The best compliment I got was from Deepika. She said she wants to do her next film with him (AbRam) as she find him adorable," SRK told reporters during the success party of the movie.
	When asked about playing with his children, the actor said, "Aryan and I used to play FIFA video games and otherwise I play football and cricket with him.  With AbRam, I only do the head bang. He keeps searching in the iPad where he can utter words like A B and few animals sounds... So he does play," he added.
	Talking about his latest Diwali release, which according to SRK's production company Red Chillies Entertainment, has collected ..

Deepika wants to work with AbRam: Shah Rukh Khan

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays the role of a freelance crime journalist in his upcoming suspense drama 'Nightcrawler, had injured himself while shooting the movie.
	The actor had sliced his hand open during an impromptu and unscripted breaking of a mirror.
	"I hit the mirror. It was just a choice in that moment that happened," said the actor.
	Gyllenhaal had to get stitches before he returned to work again.
	Talking about the injury, director Dan Gilroy quipped, "The movie has become a permanent part of his (Jake's) physical being."
	'Nightcrawler', which is being released in India this Friday by PVR Director's Rare, is a thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of LA crime journalism.

Jake Gyllenhaal was injured while shooting 'Nightcrawler'

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming film with Farhan Akhtar, which was earlier named 'Do', has been officially titled 'Wazir'.
	The film, which also stars Aditi Rao Hyadri in a prominent role, is being directed by Bejoy Nambiar, and is written and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
	Farhan took to Twitter to announce the change in the film's title. "The Vidhu Vinod Chopra/ Bejoy Nambiar film is now officially titled Wazir," he wrote on his Twitter page.
	Bachchan, 72, reportedly plays a paralysed chess grandmaster in the movie and Farhan, 40, plays an ATS officer in the film.

Amitabh Bachchan's next with Farhan Akhtar titled 'Wazir'

Robin Williams's son Zak paid homage to him at the World Series baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals when he threw the ceremonial first pitch to actor Billy Crystal.
	The 'Mrs Doubtfire' star, who died of an apparent suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, California in August, was a loyal Giants fan, reported Contactmusic.
	His three children attended the team's final home game of the championship at At&T Park, but it was Zak who took to the mound for the ceremonial throw to his dad's longtime friend Crystal, another devoted baseball fan.
	As part of a pre-game tribute, clips of Williams at Giants games were shown on the Jumbotron big screen. The three kids were each gifted team jerseys with 'Williams' on the back.
	"We are honoured to be here in tribute to our father, someone who loved his hometown and especially the Giants. For all of us, it is a tremendous delight and a little surreal to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of a World Series ...

Robin Williams' son pays tribute to him at Baseball series

A Harry Potter-themed hotel has been created to be a replica of the film set here near Victoria Station.
	The 163-year-old Georgian House hotel has now introduced replica Hogwarts rooms as well as personalised wizarding packages, reported the Daily Mirror.
	These include a tour of central landmarks from the films and a trip to the Warner Bros Studio for The Making of Harry Potter Tour. Special guest rooms will include trunks, potion bottles, cauldrons and spell books.
	With prices starting at 249 pounds per night in the smaller Wizard Chambers, which sleeps three people, it can rocket up to 363 pounds a night for the five-person room. Without the extras it will cost just 209 pound for two people.

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