Pareenti Chopra has managed to make a mark for herself in Bollywood but the actress says she still keeps banking sector as an alternative career option.
	The 25-year-old actress, who made debut in Yash Raj's 'Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl', said, "I have a back up plan and I think everyone should have one. The day when my films turn out to be flop, I will go back to banking. To run my house, banking is the safe option for me."
	Parineeti was once an aspiring investment banker and has worked as a marketing professional at Yash Raj Films before foraying into films.
	Her films 'Ishaqzaade', 'Shuddh Desi Romance' and 'Hasee Toh Phasee' has won accolades for her acting.
	"There are very few people who are lucky and don't struggle much to get into films. If one has interest (in acting) then one must try, but should also have a back up plan because film industry is very unpredictable," she said in an interview here.
	Parineeti, who is currently busy with 'Daawat-e-Ishq' and 'Kill Dil', will mentor ...

I have a back up plan if acting career fails: Parineeti

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Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is making his acting debut with Anurag Kashyap's 'Bombay Velvet', has not charged a single penny as an actor fee for his role.
	Johar, 42, is playing a negative character in the film.
	As a token of appreciation Phantom Films (Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Bahl) sent a cheque of Rs 11 to Johar.
	"Yes, he has not taken any remuneration, because this film is his 'passion project'. I think the full team will always be indebted to him," Bahl said in a statement.
	"We are thankful to Karan for agreeing to do the film. He is absolutely fantastic in his role and we don't have words to describe how proud we are that he chose to debut as an actor with this film," Bahl added.
	'Bombay Velvet', a romantic thriller, stars Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. It is set to release on November 28.

Karan Johar did 'Bombay Velvet' for free

Veteran actress Deepti Naval is so enamoured by the beauty of Ladakh that she is planning to direct a film titled 'Colour of Snow' with the picturesque place forming a backdrop in the story.
	"I have a connection with this place and local people know me. I want to direct a movie in Ladakh. The film will be called 'Colour of Snow'. I have a story in my head," Naval told reporters on the sidelines of Ladakh International Film Festival here, which began today.
	Naval has previously directed yet-to-release 'Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish', starring Manisha Koirala and Rajit Kapur.
	The actress is here to present a audio-visual tribute to her 'Chashmebadoor' co-star and friend Farooq Sheikh at the festival. Naval worked with Sheikh in classics like 'Saath Saath', 'Chashme Buddoor' and 'Katha'.
	"The on-screen chemistry that I had with Farooq cannot be recreated. He was a wonderful artiste and a fabulous actor. Our camaraderie was visible in films. He was an endearing actor," ...

Deepti Naval wants to shoot film in Ladakh

'Ugly Betty' star America Ferrera will headline Terrence McNally's 1991 play 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart' in a off Broadway production.
	Ferrera, whose previous theatre outings include 'Dog Sees God' and 'Bethany,' leads a cast that includes Tracee Chimo and Michael Chernus as well as Austin Lysy in the Second Stage Theatre production, reported Variety.
	McNally another play 'Mothers and Sons' just finished up its run and a starry Broadway revival of his early work 'It's Only a Play' stars Rupert Grint and Matthew Broderick.
	New production of 'Lips Together' has been directed by Peter DuBois.

America Ferrera in 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart' off Broadway

The third edition of Ladakh International Film Festival opened here with the screening of director Kamal Swaroop's National award-winning movie 'Rangbhoomi', which is based on Dadasaheb Phalke's eponymous semi-autobiographical play of the same name.
	The three-day fest was inaugurated by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche in presence of Bollywood filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, veteran actress Deepti Naval, actor Rajit Kapur and director Amol Gupte, who was accompanied by his actor son Partho and wife.
	"Films had a very important role in my life. I left Ladakh at the age of two... When I cam back I did not know the Ladakhi language and culture. It was films that helped me. Films are important and should be watched," Thuksey Rinpoche said at the inaugural event.
	Noted lyricist Gulzar, who is the patron of the film festival and inaugurated the event last year, was conspicuous by his absence this time.
	Mehra said Gulzar has promised him that next time he will come three days ...

Ladakh film festival opens with 'Rangbhoomi' screening

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, an avid sports fan, has asked his fans to extend their support to the game of kabaddi and requested them to watch the World Kabaddi League to be held in August.
	The 46-year-old actor owns a kabbadi team that is a part of the World Kabbadi League, which will be played across four continents starting from August to December.
	"I'm a sports enthusiast, be it cricket, martial arts, hockey or kabbadi... That's no secret. I've always promoted fitness and sports. Cricket is already world famous but I feel it's now time to shift a little focus towards the sports which originated in our own country, Kabaddi," Akshay posted on Facebook.
	"So guys it's my request, tune into the World Kabaddi League starting in August 2014 and give it all your support," the actor said.
	Besides Akshay, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has also bought the Jaipur team, which is a part of the Pro Kabbadi league.

Akshay Kumar requests fans to lend support to kabaddi

Actors Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana will turn mentors to aspiring actors for an upcoming reality show 'India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj'.
	The two are first amongst a slew of film achievers to guide and inspire the contestants.
	"I was in their place two years ago when I auditioned for my films and I managed to do three-four films after that. I hope somebody or at least few from all these contestants get films and do very well in their lives," Parineeti told reporters here.
	Ayushmann thinks it is a golden era of Indian cinema and anybody with decent amount of talent can be an actor.
	"I think success and preparation meets opportunity. And there is no dearth of preparation made by young talented actors across the country they just need opportunity. I think this show will give them that opportunity. I am happy to be part of it," he added.
	Interestingly, Ayushmann got rejected in 2003 for the same show 'India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj'.
	"I have no idea why I was rejected. That 

Parineeti, Ayushmann to mentor actors on TV reality show

Singer Ed Sheeran thinks a sense of humour is the key for a lasting relationship.
	The 'Sing' hitmaker, who confirmed earlier this year that he is dating someone out of the public eye, said laughter is the key to a successful relationship, reported Contactmusic.
	Asked about his favourite quality in a woman, he said, "A sense of humour. I think that's key for any long-lasting relationship.
	"(Have I ever dated anyone with no sense of humour?) I have more sense than that, but I speak to women with no sense of humour quite a lot. I met this model last year. Her meal for the day was a cotton ball soaked in Diet Coke. I don't want to be friends with somebody like that," he said.
	The singer insisted he would not be upset if his girlfriends did not like his music.
	"(Could I love someone who didn't love my music?) Yeah, yeah. I think there's a difference between loving the work and respecting it. If I dated, I don't know, a horse jockey--I'm not a massive fan of horse races, but I could ...

Ed Sheeran wants humorous girlfriend

'Not my life', a globally acclaimed documentary on modern day slavery directed by Oscar nominee Robert Bilheimer, is set be aired on Doordarshan.
	The film, which addresses various forms of slavery like the military use of children in Uganda, involuntary servitude in the US, forced begging and garbage picking in India, sex trafficking in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as other kinds of child abuse, was released in America in 2011.
	Filmed in five continents, in a dozen countries, over a period of more than four years, 'Not My Life' has been specially edited for broadcast and distribution in India, and is a co-production of Worldwide Documentaries and Riverbank Studios in New Delhi.
	"For those who watch, and we hope millions do, 'Not My Life' is both an eye-opener and a profoundly moving call to action. We here at DD are proud to be a launching pad for what we all hope will be a sustained awareness effort throughout our country in the years to come," Doordarshan Director ..

DD to broadcast award winning docu-film on child trafficking

TV presenter Alexa Chung has teamed up with clothing label Adriano Goldschmied to create a 20-piece denim collection.
	The 30-year-old model is teaming up with the American label to create 20 pieces - including denim dresses, T-Shirts and jeans - for their new and upcoming collection, Alexa Chung for AG, reported Contactmusic.
	"The collection is inherently the missing pieces of my dream denim wardrobe, which, as ever, is predominantly inspired by a late Sixties, early Seventies aesthetic," she said.
	The British star, who also worked with US retailer Madewell in 2011, paid a visit to the Goldschmied factory in California recently and spent the duration of her trip searching through shops in the area as part of her research for the collection.
	"I found the trip incredibly inspiring and an opportunity to learn about denim and make things I had been dreaming about finding," she added.

Alexa Chung to launch denim collection

Love letters written by Beatles legend Ringo Starr have sold at an auction for 16,250 pounds.
	The veteran percussionist wrote the notes to his girlfriend Doreen Speight in the 1960s when he was in his early 20s, reported Daily Express.
	In one of the notes, Starr shared some exciting news with Speight after he was invited to join the band, writing, "I got a call asking would I join the Beatles. I said yes. I am doing very well with the new group."
	Speight said of the letters, which were sold at Bonhams auction house in London on June 25, "He was Richard Starkey (Starr's real name) then and we spent the whole week together, having beach parties. Ringo would hold my hand. He was a real gentleman.

Ringo Starr's love letters sell at auction

Pop star Katy Perry has picked up another major accolade after becoming the Recording Industry Association of America's highest-selling digital act.
	The 29-year-old 'Roar' singer has sold over 72 million digital singles to date and she was presented with an award to mark the feat at Washington, DC's Verizon Center, reported Billboard magazine.
	With 72 million digital singles to her name, Perry becomes the first artist to surpass 70 million.
	She is currently 20 million sales ahead of any other artist.

Katy Perry wins RIAA honour for digital sales

Singer Ed Sheeran thinks a sense of humour is the key for a lasting relationship.
	The 'Sing' hitmaker, who confirmed earlier this year that he is dating someone out of the public eye, said laughter is the key to a successful relationship, reported Contactmusic.
	Asked his favourite quality in a woman, he said, "A sense of humour. I think that's key for any long-lasting relationship.
	"(Have I ever dated anyone with no sense of humour?) I have more sense than that, but I speak to women with no sense of humour quite a lot. I met this model last year. Her meal for the day was a cotton ball soaked in Diet Coke. I don't want to be friends with somebody like that," he said.
	The singer insisted he would not be upset if his girlfriends did not like his music.
	"(Could I love someone who didn't love my music?) Yeah, yeah. I think there's a difference between loving the work and respecting it. If I dated, I don't know, a horse jockey--I'm not a massive fan of horse races, but I could still ...

Ed Sheeran wants humerous girlfriend

Singer Lana Del Rey has sparked speculation that she is dating Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini after they were spotted on a number of dates recently.
	The 'Young and Beautiful' hitmaker's friends believe their new romance is already getting serious, reported Contactmusic.
	"She came off her tour to see him in New York. Even his ex girlfriend, Katherine Keating, knows they're a couple," a source said.
	Rey, 28, recently split from her longtime boyfriend Barrie-James O'Neill, a former Kassidy rocker.

Lana Del Rey dating photographer?

Troubled star Lindsay Lohan is to make her West End debut in 'Speed-the-Plow' in September and will perform eight shows a week.
	The Ambassador Theatre Group has confirmed the 'Mean Girls' actress will perform eight shows a week in 'Speed-the-Plow' from September 24 to November 29 at London's Playhouse Theatre, reported BBC online.
	The 27-year-old actress recently documented her battle to get her career and life back on track on her self-titled OWN reality TV series, following her sixth stint in rehab last year.
	She first revealed last week that she would be taking on the lead role in the revival of David Mamet's production, which offers a satirical look at Hollywood.
	"It's the first time I've done a stage play or anything like that. I'm nervous but I'm excited," she had said.
	Madonna played the same character in the original 1988 Broadway production of the play, which marked the 'Hung Up' hitmaker's own stage debut and won two Tonys.
	It is not yet known who will star alongside ..

Lindsay Lohan to make West End debut in September

Superstar couple Beyonce and Jay Z unveiled footage of their wedding for the first time, during the opening night of their 'On the Run' tour.
	The couple, who have two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy together, tied the knot in a small ceremony in April 2008 and shared intimate footage from the big day at the opening night of their 'On the Run' tour in Florida, reported Hollywood Life.
	The footage showed Beyonce wearing a traditional white gown - which was designed by her mother Tina Knowles - and veil, with the rapper in a smart tuxedo as they exchanged vows and rings and had matching IV tattoos on their fingers.
	Another clip showed the couple walking down the aisle as watching guests threw confetti at them.
	The footage was shown towards the end of the couple's 41-song set - which saw them perform both together and separately - as they sang 'Young Forever'.
	The 32-year-old beauty previously shared footage of herself trying on her wedding dress as part of a montage in the video for her .

Beyonce unveils wedding video

Several Bollywood stars led by his singer wife Asha Bhonsle remembered music legend R D Burman on his 75th birth anniversary.
	Singers, actors and directors took to Twitter to pay tribute to the music maestro, who was fondly called Pancham-da.
	Bhonsle said, "Remembering Pancham and those special moments in time that we shared."
	The duo collaborated on several hit songs like 'Piya Tu Ab To Aja', 'Katra Katra', Tu Tu Hain Wahi', 'Chura Liya Hain Tumne', 'Dum Maaro Dum' among others.
	Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who worked with the music director in super hit film '1942: A Love Story', paid tribute to Burman by sharing a song from the Anil Kapoor-Manisha Koirala starrer.
	"Happy birthday week to Panchamda! In tribute," Chopra posted along with the link to the song 'Kuch na kaho'.
	Music composer Vishal Dadlani wished Panchan Da on his birthday and also shared that American rapper Timbaland is a huge fan of the late musician.
	"75th birthday of RD Burman, aka Pancham aka (as Timbaland 

B-Town remembers Pancham da on his 75th birth anniversary

TV actor Ali Merchant may have found fame through daily soaps but he says he is no longer interested in doing such shows and wants to rather focus on his business.
	The 29-year-old actor, who has appeared in several hit shows like 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki', 'Amber Dhara', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', says he is currently heading a chemical company and the excessive globetrotting leaves him hardly any time for television shows.
	"I am not open to do daily soaps. I am busy right now I am heading a chemical plant and for that I have to travel a lot. I have done daily soaps for seven years and I still get offers but I want to experience new things.
	"I want to be known as a businessman. I want to focus on my business at the moment and I will not take up anything for the next one year at least. I have been travelling to Europe, Russia, Dubai. It is very adventurous for me," Ali told PTI.
	The actor, who is best known for his much talked about wedding in reality show 'Bigg Boss - season 4' ...

Not open to do daily soaps anymore: Ali Merchant

The 'Walking Dead' executive producer Frank Darabont is in talks to replace Rupert Sanders in 'The Huntsman', a spinoff of Kristen Stewart-starrer 'Snow White and the Huntsman'.
	Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron will reprise their roles in Universal's spin-off but Stewart is not coming back for a sequel, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	The actress was caught in a massive media storm after it was revealed that she had an affair with the film's married director, Sanders.
	Stewart was dating her 'Twilight' co-star Robert Pattinson when photographs of her with Sanders were published, forcing her to issue a public apology. The affair ended her relationship with Pattinson while Sanders was divorced by his wife Liberty Ross.
	Darabont, who directed 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'The Green Mile', has not helmed a feature film since 2007's 'The Mist'.

Darabont to replace Rupert Sanders for 'Snow White' sequel

Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o and Michael Fassbender, her co-star in best picture winner '12 Years a Slave' are among the 271 artistes invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its membership.
	"This year's class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today," said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs in a statement here.
	"Their contributions to film have entertained audiences around the world, and we are proud to welcome them to the Academy."
	Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2014.
	Other noted names from the field of acting include 'Captain Phillips' breakout star Barkhad Abdi, '12 Years a Slave' Paul Dano, 'Blue Jasmine' star Sally Hawkins, 'Hunger Games' star Josh Hutcherson, 'Inception' star Cillian Murphy, June Squibb of 'Nebraska' fame, Jason Statham.
	'The Grand Budapest Hotel's casting director Douglas Aibel, Kerry Barden of ...

Nyong'o, Fassbender among 271 invited for Academy membership

Hollywood star George Clooney has persuaded the mayor of the Italian town where he is likely to marry his British fiancee to bring in new laws to guarantee his privacy.
	Fans or paparazzi will face a 400 pounds fine for loitering round, stopping at or even swimming up to the home on Lake Como until September 30, reported New York Daily News online.
	Clooney, 53, plans to marry human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin , 36, that month but had said he did not want to annoy his neighbours.
	The laws announced by Laglio Council are in operation 24 hours a day until September 30. Notices have been stuck on lampposts in the area with a warning in red type.
	Laglio mayor Roberto Pozzi said that in the past there had been 'unpleasant episodes' when fans had gone up to Clooney's windows and yelled out his name.
	The new rules were designed to stop them doing the same and to prevent paparazzi from getting too close to his home, he said.
	"It is now completely forbidden to stop outside the entrance to 

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