Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, who turned 91 today, will be celebrating a quiet birthday with family, friends, doctors and lawyers.
	The veteran actor was hospitalised here for ten days back in September after suffering a myocardial infarction (heart attack) and his birthday celebrations are being kept low-key this year.
	"He is doing fine now. His health is alright. There is not much celebration happening as only close family and friends will be there, apart from doctors, lawyers and auditors. Also, as usual, there will be stars from the film industry streaming in to wish him but that will happen after 9 pm," sources close to the actor told PTI.
	Bollywood stars also wished the actor on his birthday.
	Superstar Aamir Khan, who is known to be close to the legendary actor said, "I am his big fan. We all are thankful to him for entertaining us through his films. I wish him good health and a very happy birthday."
	Actor Abhishek Bachchan said, "He (Dilip Kumar) is my dad's ...

Dilip Kumar to have quiet birthday today with doctors, lawyers

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Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is sharing the screen with Aamir Khan in 'Dhoom 3', says he was in awe of the actor.
	Abhishek is reprising his role as Jai Dixit and is pitted against Aamir's character of a thief.
	"I can't say Aamir is my buddy. For the kind of work he has done and is doing there is certain amount of respect that I have for him. I am in awe of him. I have learnt a lot from him while working with him on this film," Abhishek said.
	The previous two instalments of 'Dhoom' series saw John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan in negative roles, respectively.
	"I have had fun working with all of them. All the three films are very much different and so are these (of villains) characters. For 'Dhoom 3' we have gone a step ahead. I don't look them as villains but as co-stars. It is difficult... unfair to choose who is my favourite (villain)," Abhishek said.

I am in awe of Aamir: Abhishek

Actor-turned-producer Uday Chopra today said not seeking "recognition" is the biggest problem of his elder brother Aditya Chopra.
	Uday and Aditya are real life brothers but they come across as opposite people. While Aditya is reticent, the former is different from him in many respects.
	"He (Aditya) is reticent. He has nothing against media but he doesn't like to talk too much. He does not want to be recognised and that is his biggest problem. He wants to watch films every Friday, first day first show," Uday told PTI.
	"Aditya believes in watching movie as a common man. He doesn't like too many people as he is not a public kind of person," he said.
	Uday feels that it is important to be seen these days.
	"It is important to be out in front of everyone. Today, you need to have better PR in place but I think it is ok for him. If you are talented and prove yourself time and again, then you can get away with it. But the fact that we are talking about him shows that he is doing something .

Aditya's biggest problem is not seeking recognition: Uday

Superstar Aamir Khan's director wife Kiran Rao finds it difficult to stay with a person who is a public figure.
	In the upcoming episode of 'Koffee with Karan' Karan asks Aamir whether he is easy to live with to which the latter replies in affirmative. However, Kiran, accompanying her husband on the show, has a different viewpoint.
	"It is difficult to live with a person who has this huge life around him. It is not a normal life by any standard. I have lived a very normal life up until I came around Aamir," Kiran said.
	Karan further probes her about the adjustments she made to marry him and if it took a toll on her.
	"It did. It was difficult. I had never been in a long term, sort of serious, intense relationship. I had never lived with anyone before. It was a complete change of scene for me and also Aamir was going through a terrible time in his life," Kiran said.
	"It was difficult time in his life. Emotionally, he was fragile. He was a tinder box that anything could set off," she .

Aamir was emotionally fragile at one point of time: Kiran Rao

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage says he is not bothered by the negative or positive remarks people make about him.
	The 49-year-old actor feels that paying attention to such remarks would be a mistake, reported Contactmusic.
	"I don't take criticism seriously and I don't take praise seriously, both would be a mistake. If you buy into the negative that is the internet today, or the cynical critic, it's not unlike listening to an abusive father that's trying to cave you in and you can't function," Cage said.
	"If you buy into praise, to people who adore you, you might get lazy and say, 'Well, I'll just keep doing that.' You have to stay uncomfortable," he added.

I do not take criticism seriously: Nicolas Cage

The friends and family of 'Fast and Furious' star Paul Walker have reportedly decided to hold his funeral over the weekend.
	The funeral of 40-year-old actor, who died in a fatal car crash with friend Roger Rodas on November 30, would take place around December 14, reported E! online.
	Walker's family has been making the arrangements with his 'Fast and Furious' costar and friend Tyrese Gibson.
	"All of the funeral details are still being worked out," a source said.
	Recently thousands of fans turned up to pay their last respect to the actor during a memorial service.

Paul Walker family to hold his funeral this weekend?

Socialite Paris Hilton's brother, Barron, who accused actress Lindsay Lohan of masterminding an attack on him, is not responding to the investigative cops.
	The cops have reportedly not heard from Barron, after he accused that Lohan laughed and encouraged the attacker, who was beating him, reported TMZ.
	The police officers investigating the case need to speak with Barron, so as to track the man.
	Barron reportedly was attending a party at a Miami mansion where Lohan has been staying for the Art Basel festival.
	During the bash, someone allegedly accused Barron of talking behind Lohan's back, resulting in the attack.

Barron Hilton not responding to investigating cops?

Actress Emmy Rossum extended a helping hand to a hit-and-run victim, after finding him lying helpless on the road in an injured state.
	The 27-year-old actress was leaving her house, when she saw a victim on the road. She rushed to him and also called up 911, reported Contactmusic.
	"Last weekend, I was pulling out of my house, and I saw a body in the road and blood everywhere. This guy had been hit by a car," she said in an interview to a magazine.
	"I called 911 and stayed with him. You see how lucky you are to be alive. All the Hollywood accolades and money really doesn't matter. It just gives you a slightly nicer house and slightly nicer food and slightly shinier hair," she added.

Emmy Rossum rescues an accident victim

Meghna Ghai-Puri, daughter of veteran Bollywood producer Subhash Ghai, has been awarded a honorary fellowship by UK's Bradford College for her contributions to the film and media industry.
	The fellowship was awarded to Meghna, president of the Mumbai-based Whistling Woods International Institute of film, television and media arts, in the presence of a select gathering during an event held at Bradford College yesterday.
	Meghna is the youngest Indian woman in recent times to receive an honorary fellowship from a UK university and the only Asian woman to receive the Bradford College's fellowship.
	Receiving the fellowship, she said: "I am honoured on being recognised for my contribution to Whistling Woods International, a school that is committed to have the finest educators working towards sharpening talent with skills to succeed."
	She added, "I take this honour to thank Bradford College for supporting and acknowledging our attempt in stepping up global standards of film and media ...

UK college awards fellowship to Subhash Ghai's daughter

Superstar Aamir Khan feels if fellow actor Shah Rukh Khan is roped in for next 'Dhoom' franchise he would do a great job.
	Aamir's comments came against the backdrop of reports stating that after signing him for the third sequel to 'Dhoom', Yash Raj Films (YRF) is reportedly considering Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan for the upcoming editions of the hit franchise, respectively.
	However, there is no official confirmation to these reports.
	"If Adi (producer Aditya Chopra) thinks Shah Rukh is right for 'Dhoom' next it then its good. I am sure he will do a good...Great job (as a baddie ...Anti-hero)," Aamir told reporters here last evening.
	In 'Dhoom 3', Aamir essays the role of a baddie.
	Shah Rukh has also expressed his desire to play a negative role on screen again. He had played such roles in the beginning of his career in films like 'Darr', 'Baazigar' and 'Anjaam'.
	Shahrukh had recently said that Aamir was the "finest actor and an inspiration for others" for the kind of work the .

Aamir feels SRK will do great job in next 'Dhoom' franchise

The fourth edition of Asia's first and only poetry film festival, the Sadho Poetry Film Festival, will screen more than 20 movies this year.
	The two-day event is being held today and tomorrow (December 11 and 12) here.
	The Sadho Poetry Film Festival is organized in the capital every alternate year. There are five types of film that will be shown this year- poetry films, poetic films, sign language poetry films, poetry discourse films and film on poets.
	Sadho will be showcasing poetry films from five continents - North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Some of the countries featured this time are US, Canada, Argentina, Egypt, Israel, UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Denmark and France.
	The average length of the films is about five minutes.
	American filmmaker of Indian origin, Ram Devineni, will also be there to introduce some of the films that he and his friends have contributed to Sadho over the years.
	This time viewers of the festival can not only see ...

More than 20 movies to be screened at Poetry Film Festival

Production and distribution company, Eros International, received maiden ICCC-Chanchlani Global Indian Cinema Award for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
	Ken Naz, President & CEO of North American operations, received the award instituted by Indo-Canada Chambers of Commerce and Chanchlani Foundation at a winter gala dinner organized by the Indo-Canada Chambers of Commerce to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema. The award carries USD 25,000 dollars and a citation.
	Speaking on the occasion, Naz emphasized the vital role that entertainment industry played in bringing different cultures together.
	The award would be given annually to an outstanding film personality for his or her contribution to Indian Cinema, Naval Bajaj, President of the ICCC announced at the gala function.
	Among the dignatories included several prominent political leaders such as Brampton's Mayor Susan Fennell, and Consul General of India (Toronto) Akhilesh Mishra who was the guest of honour ...

Eros gets ICCC-Chanchlani Global Indian Cinema Award

Two of the Dubai-based producers of Irfan Khan-starrer 'The Lunchbox' are set to hog the limelight as the heartwarming love story makes its Middle East premiere at the 10th Dubai International Film Festival today.
	Arun Rangachari is the Chairman & CEO of DAR Capital Group, while Sunil John, Chief Executive Officer of ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller, the region's leading PR consultancy, is the Partner & Director at DAR Motion Pictures.
	'The Lunchbox' is competing at DIFF for the prestigious Muhr AsiaAfrica Awards in the Feature film category. A second screening will be held on Friday, December 13.
	DAR Motion Pictures has produced nearly 10 films, but 'The Lunchbox' has emerged as the most successful to date from the team.
	The film has been described as a defining film in the history of Indian cinema, having not only won international acclaim at Cannes Film Festival but also gained strong box-office success in India.
	The film is a compelling example of global collaboration with ...

Dubai producers of Lunchbox hog limelight on Mideast premiere

Singer-actor Ali Zafar has become the first Pakistani to ever top Eastern Eye newspaper's list of the 50 Sexiest Asian Men In The World.
	The 33-year-old was number one in a list largely dominated by celebrities from India and narrowly beat two-time winner Hrithik Roshan into second place.
	Zafar, who has graduated from annually being the highest placed Pakistani in the list to becoming the sexiest Asian man on the planet, said, "I am very flattered and never expected to be given this title. I still don't know how I made it onto this list let alone top it, but would like to thank all those who voted for me from the bottom of my heart."
	Eastern Eye showbiz editor Asjad Nazir, who compiles the annual list and is chairman of the judging panel, said, "Such was the volume of votes received from different continents, that the star of hit film 'Chashme Baddoor' and soon to be released comedy 'Total Siyapaa' was trending worldwide across Twitter.
	The other very big surprise of the 2013 list 

Ali Zafar crowned sexiest Asian Man On The Planet

Actor Robert Pattinson will be joined by Juliette Binoche and Tim Roth in the movie "The Childhood of a Leader".
	The directorial debut of 25-year-old actor Brady Corbet, the movie revolves around the youth of a post-World War I leader. Corbet co-wrote the script along with Mona Fastvold who directed "The Sleepwalker", reported Variety.
	The movie is tentatively scheduled to shoot in Europe starting in May.
	Pattinson was last seen on the big screen in "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II". He currently has two movies, David Cronenberg's satire drama "Maps to the Stars" and Guy Pearce-starring crime drama "The Rover", lined up for next year's releases.

Robert Pattinson joins 'The Childhood of a Leader'

Victoria Beckham is enjoying her career as a fashionista more than her stint in 'Spice Girls' band that shot her to fame.
	The fashion designer revealed that she wanted to be elsewhere during the 2008 reunion of the Spice Girls-- Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Victoria.
	"I realized it was finished for good in 2008, when we reformed for our reunion tour," Beckham told Vogue Paris of the group.
	"It should have been the best moment of my life, but I just wanted to be elsewhere. It wasn't a lack of respect for the girls or the audience, but the passion just wasn't there. By contrast, in my new career, the passion grows every year. I still want more," she added.
	Victoria may be happy in her career as a fashion designer but the other members of the former band have shown interest in reuniting. Singer Mel B recently said that there could be reunion in the next one or two years.
	The band was briefly reunited for 2012 performance at the closing ceremony of 

Wanted to be elsewhere during 'Spice Girl' reunion: Victoria

Socialite Paris Hilton was spotted having a good time with her former 'The Simple Life' co-star Nicole Richie, with whom she had a fall-out in 2005.
	The 32-year-old hotel heiress's friendship with Richie suffered a setback in 2005, but it got back on track in 2011, reported E!Online.
	The duo recently posed for a snap during the Art Basel international show in Miami.
	"Miami Nights with Derek Blasberg and Nicole Richie. Old friends. Good times," Hilton captioned the photo.
	In 2005, Hilton had told USA Today that she and Richie were "no longer friends.

Paris Hilton spends time with Nicole Richie

One Direction singer Harry Styles and socialite Kendall Jenner reportedly went to a gay bar on the same date they were apparently seen leaving a hotel together.
	The 19-year-old singer and Jenner were reportedly seen coming out of Ganservoort Hotel in New York and later going to the popular bar, Therapy, on December 7 with several friends, reported Us magazine.
	"Harry has actually been here a few times before. He's just a regular customer when he comes in," a source said.
	When the place began to play his band's 'What Makes You Beautiful', the duo decided to leave the bar.
	"He was holding Kendall's hand," the source added.
	Though the pair have shot down dating rumours, they have been spotted together on several occasions.

Harry Styles, Kendall Jenner go to gay bay?

'Glee' star Lea Michele has announced that her debut album 'Louder' will be released in March 2014.
	The 27-year-old actress-and-singer, who lost her boyfriend and co-star Cory Monteith in July, says her album will be full of emotion, reported Ace Showbiz.
	"Louder' really encompasses my experiences over this past year and my journey as an artist up to this point. There's a lot of emotion but it's also very encouraging and hopeful -- it's about pushing forward and living your life in a way that's louder, stronger and bolder," Michele said.
	"I am so excited to share this new side of me with my fans," she added.
	Michele has also unveiled her first single, a midtempo song called 'Cannonball', which was written by Sia.
	The actress previously revealed she will include a dedication to her late boyfriend, Cory, on the album, called 'You're Mine'.

Lea Michele debut album set to release in March 2014

Irish actor Chris O'Dowd has landed a deal to turn his popular TV show Moone Boy into a series of children's books.
	The 34-year-old 'Bridesmaids' star and the show's co-creator Nick Vincent Murphy have signed a six-figure deal with publisher Macmillan to write the tomes, with the first one due out next autumn next year, reported Daily Mirror.
	Loosely-based on O'Dowd's childhood, the show features a young boy in rural Ireland and his relationships with his dysfunctional family and an imaginary friend.
	Last month, O'Dowd and Murphy scored their first International Emmy by winning in the Comedy category, seeing off competition from programmes made in Brazil, France and South Africa.

Chris O'Dowd inks deal to pen Moone Boy books

Femina Miss World India Navneet Kaur Dhillon today said she would love to act with Ranbir Kapoor.
	"Ranbir is experimenting a lot. So would like to act with him," Navneet, who is keen to foray into Bollywood, told reporters here.
	Among actresses Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra inspire her, Navneet said. However, she does not have a role model, she added.
	Navneet, who has just returned from Bali after the Miss World contest, where she came 11th, said she was looking for good Bollywood films.
	"Some directors have approached me with projects. That is still under discussions," she said.
	On her 'Miss world' sojourn, she said it was a wonderful experience as she could meet contestants from different countries.
	When it was pointed out that the Miss World crown has not been brought to the country for the past 13 years with Priyanka Chopra winning it in 2000, Navneet said there are 140 contestants from various countries.
	"If you say India has to win every year, it is not possible. I was .

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