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.

Harry Potter-themed hotel set up in London

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If you want a glimpse into the life of the wizarding world, a 163-year-old London hotel is offering Harry Potter-themed rooms to fans of the book and film series.
	The Georgian House Hotel near London's Victoria Station has given some of its rooms a gothic feel so guests can pretend they are spending a night in Hogwarts.
	There are two "Wizard Chamber" bedrooms that come with a four-poster, "Muggle-size" bed, potion bottles, cauldrons and other themed accessories.
	The rooms are available as part of a package that includes a "Muggle walking tour" of London, which takes in filming locations and various places that inspired Harry Potter author J K Rowling, The Telegraph reported.
	It is also possible to combine a stay with a Harry Potter studio tour. Guests can take a Harry Potter tour bus from Victoria Station to the Warner Brothers Studio Tour -- 'The Making of Harry Potter on the outskirts of Watford'.
	The studio has recently opened a new section, dedicated to the "Dark Arts", of ...

UK hotel offering Harry Potter-themed rooms!

A feast of music, dance, theatre performing and visual arts among others put together by a multitude of artists, including those from 14 countries, is in store at the Delhi International Arts Festival, which begins here tomorrow.
	Performances by dance troupes from Malyasia, Kazakhstan and Turkey are among those scheduled to open the two-week-long multiple-venue event at a gala opening ceremony at the Red Fort here.
	An exhibition titled "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans shape the nation" curated by Masum Momaya, curator of the Washington-based Smithsonian Institution, one of the world's biggest museum and research complex is one of the highlights of the festival.
	The exhibition set to open at the American Centre here explores the heritage, daily experience and numerous diverse contributions that Indian immigrants and Indian Americans have made to shaping the US.
	This is one of the very few festivals in the world which has all genres of art and it is a good way to showcase the ...

Multi-venue arts extravaganza at Delhi Festival

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Rajinikanth among other stalwarts of Indian cinema would be invited to attend the unveiling ceremony of matinee idol Dr Rajkumar's memorial here on November 29.
	Kollywood superstar Kamal Haasan, Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi, Mollywood stars Mamooty and Mohanlal and actress B Sarojaa Devi would also be invited, Information Minister Roshan Baig told repoters here.
	"The memorial, which is set up on the premises of Kanteerava Studio, has been developed at a cost of Rs seven crore so far," Dr Rajkumar Pratisthana Member-Secretary Ravi Kumar told PTI.
     He said work on a 800-seater open-air auditorium, mini water body, landscaping, installation of a three-ft long bronze bust statue of Rajkumar, and an exhibition 40 photographs of select movies of the thespian, had been completed.
     Dr Rajkumar Pratisthana, comprising writers, bureaucrats, and members from the actor's family were supervising the progress of the work.
	The place is ...

Big B, Rajinikanth invited for Rajkumar's memorial launch

Well-known Tamil cinema director Mysskin has roped in foreign stunt expert Tony to choreograph 'amazing' stunt sequences for the climax of his eagerly awaited 'Pisaasu' (Devil).
	"We hired Tony, an international stunt expert, who had worked in many films of Bruce Lee to do the (stunt) sequences and it is amazing," he said.
	Mysskin is known for his critically-acclaimed movies like 'Anjathey' and 'Onayum Aatukuttiyum',  and 'Pisaasu', his first horror script, is produced by national award-winning director Bala's B Studios.
	The film's cast includes veteran actor Radha Ravi with the male and female leads--Naga and Prayaaga, making their debut.
      Ravi Roy is the cameraman while newcomer Arrol Corelli is the music director, Mysskin said in a statement, adding, 'Pisaasu' was in the post-production stage and will hit the screens shortly.

Tony to choreograph 'amazing' stunt sequences for "Pisaasu"

Reality TV star Sanam Johar has won the first season of talent hunt show 'Dare 2 Dance' by defeating co-contestants Emilie Caillon and Kunwar Amar.
	The 23-year-old Delhi boy, who is known for his stint in 'Dance India Dance 3', said he is happy to win the reality show.
	After impressing the audience and show's host Akshay Kumar with his hard work and dedication, Sanam walked away with prize money of Rs 25 Lakh, a high-end car, bike and one year contract with Life Ok! channel.
	"I am very happy. I have participated in many reality shows in the past but this is the first time I have won any show. I entered the show with a strong feeling of winning it," Sanam told PTI after winning the show.
	'Dare 2 Dance' was shot entirely in Cape Town, South Africa and the participating 10 dancers had to prove their mettle in extreme conditions.
	"It was very difficult to perform in extreme conditions of cold, underwater and on the rooftop. I got bruises while performing many acts. It needed a dare ..

Sanam Johar wins 'Dare 2 Dance'

Tamil cinema director Mysskin has roped in foreign stunt expert Tony to choreograph 'amazing' stunt sequences for the climax of his eagerly awaited 'Pisaasu' (Devil).
	"We hired Tony, an international stunt expert, who had worked in many films of Bruce Lee to do the (stunt) sequences and it is amazing," he said.
	Mysskin is known for his critical movies like 'Anjathey' and 'Onayum Aatukuttiyum,' and 'Pisaasu', his first horror script, is produced by national award-winning director Bala's B Studios.
      The film's cast includes veteran actor Radha Ravi with the male and female leads--Naga and Prayaaga, making their debut.
      Ravi Roy is the cameraman while newcomer Arrol Corelli is the music director, Mysskin said in a statement, adding, 'Pisaasu' was in the post-production stage and will hit the screens shortly.

Tony to choreograph 'amazing' stunt sequences for 'Pisaasu'

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who has always sported long locks, has opted for a shoulder-length haircut for the first time.
	The 27-year-old 'Dabangg' actress took to Twitter to share a picture of her new hairstyle.
	"Hair today, gone tomorrow! Short hair!!! After yeeeaaarrrsss! #excitedmeinedda," she wrote on her twitter page.
	Sonakshi, who will be next seen with Ajay Devgn in Prabhu Deva's 'Action Jackson', 'Tevar' opposite Arjun Kapoor and Tamil superstar Rajinikanth-starrer 'Linga'.

Sonakshi Sinha debuts short haircut

Singer Emma Bunton says she would love to reunite with her Spice Girls bandmates Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Geri Halliwell and Mel C if the right opportunity comes along.
	Spice Girls formed in 1994 have been one of the best selling pop groups of all times. The group last performed two years ago, first at the London Olympics closing ceremony, followed by the premiere of 'Viva Forever: The Musical' reported Contactmusic.
	"It's not something we have talked about. I love working with the girls, I would be up for it. It's all about timing. We did the Olympics - it's quite hard to top that!" said Bunton, 38, about possibility of the group reunion.
	She, however, added that keeping in contact with her old bandmates can be tricky given their extremely busy schedules.
	"It's very difficult as we have own families. I definitely see them as much as I can. I spoke to Mel C the other day and I saw Geri a couple of weeks ago," she said.

Emma Bunton wants Spice Girls reunion

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra, who has recovered from a bout of illness, is back on the sets of 'Brothers' in which he stars along side Akshay Kumar.
	The film is an official remake of the 2011 Hollywood film 'Warrior'.
	"In health there is freedom, it liberates you, you realise this after a bout of illness and then recover... Now back to action 'Brothers'," Sidharth, 29, posted on twitter.
	Besides Sidharth and Akshay, the film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Jackie Shroff.
	'Brothers' will be directed by 'Agneepath' helmer Karan Malhotra and produced by Karan Johar.
	The film is slated for release on October 2, 2015.

Sidharth Malhotra resumes 'Brothers' shoot

'Wow. Just wow,' he said about her short film 'Going Home', which he shared on Twitter

Ashton Kutcher praises Alia Bhatt's short film

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TV actress Soni Singh, who was seen sharing a brother-sister relationship with co-contestant Upen Patel on 'Bigg Boss 8', says the model-actor is fed up of the controversial reality show.
	Soni, best known for playing negative roles in TV soaps like 'Banoo Main Teri Dulhann', Saraswatichandra' among others, is the latest contestant to be evicted from the show.
	"I feel that Upen is fed up of the games being played and the things that happen inside the house on daily basis. But I still feel that he has a chance of winning the show. He is a strong contender," Soni told PTI post her eviction.
	The genuineness of Soni and Upen's relationship was questioned by a fan recently. When asked about the matter, the actress, who was earlier seen defending herself, said, "I am glad someone pointed it out. Often we do not get to know how things are getting portrayed outside. Upen was angry but I made him understand that may be our actions translated into something else."
	Soni feels that her ...

Upen is fed up inside the 'Bigg Boss' house: Soni Singh

'99 Homes' producer Mohammed Al-Turki has praised actress and longtime friend Lindsay Lohan's West End debut performance in 'Speed-the-Plow', calling it incredible.
	The Saudi film producer, who helmed 2012's Richard Gere-starring indie hit 'Arbitrage', however, said the 'Speed-the-Plow' production overall was not great, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"I was in London and have seen Speed-the-Plow. I thought her performance was great. I'm going to be very honest, I think the production wasn't great. But I think she wasn't the problem.
	"I think she's incredible in it, has so much balls standing in front of an audience, and I think people will start to take her seriously again. And I think it will open doors for her to do maybe a good movie and get back on track," he said.
	The producer added that the 28-year-old actress should starty working on a theatre production as soon as 'Speed-the-Plow' finishes its run as it will be better for her career.
	"But as a suggestion from me to her as a 

Lindsay Lohan's stage debut impresses '99 Homes' producer

British rock band Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a good song for people to listen to if they feel unwell or down, according to a poll.
	A ComRes survey for BBC local radio for Faith in the World Week, which is exploring the healing power of music, offered 1,000 people 10 choices.
	'Dancing Queen' by Abba came second, with 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams in joint third with "classical music" generally.
	Faith in the World Week, which runs until November 2, is examining how music can change and shape people's lives.
	Overall, 81 per cent of Britons say that they have been made to feel better by listening to music. Just 36 per cent said that they prefer to listen to speech than music when they are not feeling well, the poll found.
	Asked to select specific music, almost 30 per cent of men choose 'Bohemian Rhapsody' from the list provided. Fewer women - 23 per cent - put it first, with 28 per cent naming 'Dancing Queen'. Only 16 per cent of men opted for the Abba track.
	Among younger ...

Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' good for health

Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, best known for playing negative roles in films, is on life support and showing signs of improvement, according to his daughter Reema.
	The 64-year-old actor, who has starred in films like 'Ardhasatya' and 'Sadak', was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here two weeks ago after being diagnosed with a lung infection.
	Sadashiv's daughter Reema, who is a Marathi filmmaker, said that her father is responding well to treatments at the hospital.
	"Sadashiv ji is on ventilator and stable. He is also showing signs of improvement. Please don't believe any rumours. I will update you if there is any change," Reema said.
	Reema has worked with her father in her directorial debut 'Aar Aar Aaba Aata Tari Thamba' in 2008.
	Sadashiv was last seen on the big screen in 2012 film 'Bombay Talkies'.

Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar on life support, condition stable

Singer Robin Thicke has reportedly splashed out USD 2,800 on Halloween costumes for four women.
	The 37-year-old singer took the group of ladies to a lingerie store in Los Angeles, reported TMZ online.
	News that the 'Blurred Lines' hitmaker is splashing the cash on his female friends comes just weeks after his estranged wife Paula Patton, with whom he has four-year-old son Julian, filed for divorce on October 3.
	The hunky singer even threw a wild party on to celebrate his newly single status after spending months trying to work things out with his former love.
	Paula called time on their 21-year relationship - nine of which they have been married - in February.
	However, shortly after their split, Robin dedicated his seventh studio album, 'Paula' to his estranged wife in a failed bid to win her back.

Robin Thicke spends USD 2,800 on Halloween gifts for girls

A pair of Beatle legend John Lennon's iconic glasses, which he lent to a flirty girl, will go on sale for 25,000 pounds.
	Wendy Baker, now 75, has put up the priced possession for auction, reported Daily Express.
	Baker received the gift from the late Beatle star during a performance by the band at Soho club in London in 1966.
	Bournemouth-born Baker said, "It is hard to imagine someone as cool as John doing the conga, but it happened."
	Darren Julien, who will sell the specs in Los Angeles on November 7, said: "It is rare to find a pair of Lennon's worn glasses.

John Lennon's iconic specs on sale for 25,000 pounds

The seventh installment of the hugely successful 'Fast and Furious' film franchise will be titled 'Furious 7.'
	Universal Pictures announced the new title via Facebook, thus becoming the first movie in the film series to not have the word 'Fast' included, according to Hollywood Reporter.
	The film's first poster was also released, featuring the full cast - Dwyane Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, the late Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Jordana Brewster.
	Indian actor Ali Fazal will also be seen in a small ole in the movie.
	Production was halted last November due to the tragic death of Walker, who was killed in a car crash when visiting a charity event in Valencia, California, so the use of stunt doubles and CGI were acquired in order to complete the late star's remaining scenes.
	Universal also enlisted the help of Cody and Caleb (Walker's brothers) to stand in as the actor's doubles for several key scenes. In June, it was reported that Cody, who must be impressing ..

Seventh 'Fast & Furious' film titled 'Furious 7'

A crack pipe was found at 'Twilight' actress Ashley Greene's apartment after last year's fire, according to her building manager Adrian Mayorga
	Adrian is suing the 27-year-old actress, claiming he suffered permanent respiratory damage from the fire. Several other tenants in the building are also suing Greene, reported TMZ online.
	Adrian claimed after the fire broke out, he saw Greene along with her brother and her rumoured boyfriend Ryan Phillippe appeared to be "disoriented... They looked like they were drunk or under the influence of something" in the hallway.
	Despite his own injuries, Adrian said, "The only people I saw getting treated was Ashley Greene, her brother Joe Green, and her - the current boyfriend, Ryan Phillippe."
	Ryan submitted a sworn declaration to Greene's attorney earlier this week, claiming that not only was he not in the apartment the night of the fire but he also has never been in the building.
	A source close to Greene denied Adrian's claims. "There was no .

Crack pipe found at Ashley Greene's apartment

'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence's former boyfriend, whom she dated when she was just 12, has confessed he is a computer hacker, following the leak of nude photos of his ex.
	The 24-year-old actress spoke out against hacking earlier this month after a number of explicit images were stolen from her phone and posted online.
	But her former boyfriend, Brad Jackson, has now confessed he is in the same business, reported Contactmusic.
	The 23-year-old supermarket employee dated the Oscar-winning actress when they were both just 12 growing up in Louisville, Kentucky.
	When asked about the violation of her privacy, he said, "She's the type of person who would have done a nude scene but would've wanted to make the decision on her own.
	"The fact a hacker did it (leaked the pictures) was pretty bad but that's the kind of field I'm in."
	Brad - who has a degree in computer network systems - claims he's seen an image that suggests the hacker who posted Jennifer's pictures could be set to do 

Jennifer Lawrence's ex-boyfriend was a hacker

For the first time in a Bengali film, members of the LGBT community in West Bengal and Bangladesh have been cast in lead roles.
	'Achena Bondhutta', a docu-feature, being shot by young journalist-turned-director Hrisikesh Mondal completed outdoor shooting recently.
	The young director said that in a particular outdoor shot more then 100 members of the community participated.
	Teesta, the lead actress who is a trans-sexual, said, "My role in 'Achena Bondhutto' is about the battle to gain acceptance and convince people that the LGBT community has many more things to do than clapping hands."
	Teesta, who underwent a gender change operation years back to become a woman, says, "The film talks about how to treat everybody as human irrespective of the gender."
	"There was a time when we were not considered safe on streets. Our fight for acceptance was then ridiculed; we had to be psychologically counselled.  Above all there was a stigma attached to such films. But not in the same way ...

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