After delivering a brilliant performance in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', director-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar has found a fan in filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who wants to work with him in the future.
	Mishra said that contrary to reports Farhan is not a part of his film 'Dhruv' but he is planning to offer another film to the 'Dil Chahta Hai' director.
	"I am going to do 'Dhruv' but it will not star Farhan. I am planning another film with Farhan. I have not narrated him yet. But I want to cast him. I feel he is an outstanding actor.
	"I haven't seen a performance of such integrity like the one he did in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. I am so glad that he took the plunge in acting," Mishra told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of IFFI.
	Mishra, who last directed 'Inkaar', will soon begin work on 'Pehle Aap Janaab', which was earlier titled 'Mehrunissa'. When asked why he decided to change the title even before the commencement of shooting, the filmmaker said, "The earlier title was sounding like a story 

Want to cast Farhan in one of my films: Sudhir Mishra

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Assamese singer-actress Tarulata Kutum, whose film 'Ko:Yad' was screened at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI), feels that a good movie is appreciated irrespective of the language it is made in.
	'Ko:Ya'', a Mising language film, has been directed by Manju Borah. Earlier this year, the film bagged the Rajat Kamal award at the 60th National Film Awards for best cinematography, becoming the first Mising film to win such an honour.
	Tarulata, who belongs to the Mising tribe, said it was heartening to see the positive reaction of such a diverse audience towards the film during its screening here.
	"I feel good films transcend the boundaries of language. If it is a good film then it will even do well in other foreign countries. The film's content and story is the most important element.
	"When 'Ko: Yad' was being screened here, there were so many foreigners who were watching it and enjoying the film. They could understand the story. A film is a film at the end of the ..

Good films transcend language, boundary: Assamese actress

Character and not celebrities are more important for Nagraj Manjule, director of the critically acclaimed Marathi movie 'Fandry' that has already won several awards at renowned film festivals even before its theatrical release.
	"I will always run for character actors and not the celebrities. I'm of the opinion that if your script has a strong character it can create greater audience appeal," Manjule said.
	The director shared his experience and insights about the movie post its screening at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with lead actor Kishore Kadam and producers Nilesh Navalakha and Vivek Kajaria.
	Talking about his journey with the movie as a director, Manjule, said, "It's my first feature film, a biopic of my own life. My journey with this film from inception till now has been very exciting and it's indeed an honour that in a year's time the movie has been going places gathering accolades from the audience and critics."
	"This movie is for those people ...

I believe in characters, not celebrities: 'Fandry' director

Producer Guneet Monga, behind films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Peddlers' and 'The Lunchbox', is all set to produce director Amit Kumar's 'Give Me Blood' and Vasan Bala's 'Side Hero'.
	"'Side Hero' is in the last stages of discussion. We are finalising the script of 'Give Me Blood' and will soon start to look for international co-producers soon," said Monga on the sidelines of NFDC Film Bazaar.
	'Give Me Blood', about two Indian soldiers serving in the British Indian army during World War II, was selected for Film Bazaar's Co-production Market last year. 'Side Hero' is a slice-of-life comedy.
	Monga's Sikhya Entertainment earlier produced Bala's 'Peddlers', starring Gulshan Devaiah, Nishikant Kamat.
	It also premiered at the Cannes Critics Weeks last year. Monga through Sikhya also co-produced Kumar's last film 'Monsoon Shootout', which starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui and premiered in official selection at Cannes this year.
	Irish filmmaker Steve Barron's UK based Riley Productions will ..

Guneet Monga to produce 'Give Me Blood', 'Side Hero'

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Rajkumar Hirani's '3 Idiots' are not just popular icons in India, but in Japan too, says Korean-born Japanese filmmaker Lee Sang-il.
	Lee, who is best known for directing 'Hula Girls' in 2006, is showcasing his film 'Unforgiven' in the 44th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the 'Country Focus' section, which features Japanese films.
	The director, who makes films on Korean settlers in Japan, said that he is a huge fan of the Big B and the 2009 blockbuster '3 Idiots', starring Aamir Khan.
	"It's my first time in India and I feel great to be a part of this film festival. I can say that Amitabh Bachchan and the film '3 Idiots' are very popular in Japan as well," Lee said during an interactive session.
	12 new Japanese films made in the last three years are being screened at the ongoing festival.
	Lee also pointed out to a unique trait in the Japanese film market, where he said it was not the director who approached ...

'Big B', '3 Idiots' iconic in Japan too: Japanese director

A rock band in Pakistan is openly singing in support of teenager activist Malala Yousufzai and has got good response despite the fundamentalist elements in the country.
	The band 'Laal' has created two songs -  'Darte hai bunduko wali ek nehati ladki se' and an English rock number 'You give me hope Malala' which have been well received in most parts of Pakistan, said its founder, writer, spokesman and lead vocalist Taimur.
	"Yes we get a lot of hate mails for the two songs supporting Malala. But we have not received any credible threats so far," Taimur, who is here to participate in 'Beti Zindabad' campaign of international NGO ActionAid, told PTI.
	There has been enthusiastic response for the two songs in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi besides Swat Valley of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the girl faced Taliban threats and then was pumped bullets in her head and neck for her activism for rights to education for women.
	"Talibans are a minuscule .

Pak band singing for Malala Yousufzai

After four successive chartbusters, playback singer Job Kurien has struck gold again with 'Thaazhe Nee Tharame' in the just released Malayalam thriller 'Thira'.
    "I have had a fruitful year,if you discount the ligament tear in my leg some months Ago. 'Akaluvathenthino' (in Mohanlal-starrer 'Red Wine') 'Maanikya Chirakulla' (Idukki Gold), 'Mehfil Kozhukkanu' ('Honeybee') and 'Nilavaaname' ('English') did well and drew appreciation," he told PTI.
	Singing 'Thaazhe Nee Tharame' in the Shobhana-starrer 'Thira' directed by Vineeth Srinivasan was a 'diifferent feel' altogether. Job, Sachin Warrier and Sayonara Philip crooned the number which had lyrics by Anu Elizabeth.
    'Maanikya Chirakullu' was a melody featuring five characters in their younger days, aimed at creating a nostalgic feeling but the song in 'Thira' had an 'intense' theme and the mood was dark, he said.
    "Music composer Shaan Rahman explained the situation and I sang according to it. I am happy that it has come out ..

Job Kurien croons another popular number in Malayalam movie

Director Srijit Mukherjee's 'Jaatishwar', a recreation of the era the 1967 classic film 'Antony Firingee', receiving praise from all quarters of Bengali film industry.
	Musician and song-writer Kabir Suman, who is the music director of the film, described 'Jaatishwar' as a bold and honest attempt to catch the spirit and flavour of the early 19th century.
	"Srijit could well have chosen the cinematic style of Antony Firingee since he had a star like Prosenjit to play the role of Antony. In this age of remakes, it would have struck the chord equally. But he did not do that," Suman, a rebel Trinamool Congress MP, said.
	Srijit went through the documents and books of those days to lend authenticity to his subject.
	"Srijit took my suggestions and we had discussion for long hours," Suman, credited with the turnaround of the music scene in Bengal with 'Jibonmukhi gaan' (life-oriented songs to translate loosely) in the early 90s, said.
	'Antony Firingee,' a film by Sunil Banerjee, starring ..

Kabir Suman all praise for Srijit Mukherjee's 'Jaatishwar'

Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger is set to become a great grandfather after his daughter Jade revealed that 21-year-old Assisi is expecting her first child.
	The 70-year-old star is said to be delighted with the news, reported Daily mirror.
	"It is true. I am going to be a grandmother. I think making Mick a grandfather obviously had a big impact whereas, now making him a great-grandfather is no longer particularly fascinating," Jade said.
	Mick reportedly has no qualms about becoming a great grandfather.
	"Jade was a little taken aback at first, not least because it means she will be a grandmother by the age of 42. Mick is delighted and has no qualms about being a great grandfather. He's been joking about becoming a great, great granddad and still performing!," a source said.

Mick Jagger set to become great grandfather

Pop star Cheryl Cole is reportedly asking for 1.2 million pounds to return as a host to 'The X Factor'.
	The 30-year-old singer, who was sacked from 'The X Factor' USA after a brief stint as a judge, is in negotiations with the bosses for a return to the UK version of show, reported MTV news.
	"It's significant that they're talking - they've fallen out in the past and this period of peace makes her return a matter of when, rather than if," a source said.
	 Simon Cowell, who is the creater of the show, would readily take the singer back.
	"Simon would take Cheryl back in a flash. It will be a triumphant return and a massive payday," the source added.

Cheryl Cole asking 1.2 million pounds for 'X Factor' return?

Singer Ed Sheeran, who had been nominated in a magazine's Sexiest Male Alive poll, is finding it hard to believe at the honour.
	People magazine had nominated Sheeran alongside the likes of Justin Timberlake, David Beckham and eventual winner, Adam Levine for the Sexiest Male Alive poll, and the 'Lego House' singer is thankful to the voting committee, reported MTV online.
	"One of the reasons I said yes to being in this issue is because it's quite funny. Utterly ridiculous! I don't know who the voting party are for People, but thank you. It's very kind. But I'm sure I'm the only person on this list who has a belly," Sheeran said.
	 "My usual grooming habits are showering and a shave now and then. Sometimes I put on a suit. Or not! I get voted worst-dressed quite a lot, so I obviously don't put much thought into it," he added.
	The 22-year-old singer feels that he should reduce gorging on those high calorie food.
	"I should probably cut down on the junk food and beer and try to have a .

Ed Sheeran laughs off sexiest male nomination

'Carrie' star Chloe Moretz says she may turn rebellious in future but for now she is happy with the way her life has unfolded.
	The 17-year-old actress is into healthy living and determined not to fall foul of the pitfalls of fame, reported Contactmusic.
	"No, not now! Maybe later, who knows? But for now, I'm so happy with my life that I don't need to be rebellious. I wouldn't want to jeopardise what I've accomplished," Moretz said.
	"I could do drugs and drink, but why would I want to do something that can strip away everything I've spent my life working for?," she added.
	Moretz said she had a huge wake-up call about what was important when the health of her grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimers, took a turn for the worse.
	"I got this call from my aunt to say my grandma had had a stroke. Meanwhile, that day I'd been worrying about whether to book a project, an audition or a photoshoot," she said.
	"I just realised how idiotic it all is, cancelled everything and went home. This ..

I am happy with my life: Chloe Moretz

Hollywood couple Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are reportedly planning to tie the knot soon.
	The pair, who have been dating from quite a some time, is allegedly wanting to have a family, reported OK! magazine.
	"They want to marry and have a family. They're discussing it," a source said.
	But the couple's busy schedules are not allowing them to get married as soon as possible.
	"They're madly in love, but no moves have been made yet because their schedules have been crazy," the source added.
	Stone, 25, and Garfield, 28, are reportedly staying together after dating each other for about a year.

Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield tying the knot soon?

Actress Emma Thompson has ruled out the possibility of going under the knife as she finds cosmetic surgery psychotic.
	The 54-year-old 'Sense And Sensibility' star said she is against facelifts or wrinkle-busting Botox injections, reported Daily express.
	"Look at me, I'm normal. I really wouldn't do anything. It's psychotic to have your body opened up and stuff put in and injecting yourself with poisons," Thompson said.

Cosmetic surgery is psychotic: Emma Thompson

Country singer Willie Nelson cancelled his current tour indefinitely due to a bus crash outside of Sulphur Springs that left three of his band members injured.
	Nelson, 80, was not on board the tour bus when it crashed into a bridge at about 3:30 am on Interstate 30, reported People magazine.
	One of Nelson's band members suffered serious injuries and two others received minor injuries. All three were taken to Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, about 80 miles outside of Dallas.
	The singer had planned to perform at the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica on weekend.

Willie Nelson's band members injured in tour bus crash

Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner's marriage with Crystal Harris is reportedly on the rocks.
	Hefner, 87, and his new 27-year-old wife have allegedly come to blows over their outlooks on life, reported Showbiz spy.
	"Hugh is boring Crystal with his hermitlike behavior. Hefner is in his PJs all day and never wants to go out," a source said.
	The couple's nightly routine consists of dinner at 6 pm, followed by watching TV in bed.
	"For special treats, Hefner will play Dominos or put on Crystal's favorite movie, 'The Little Mermaid', but he's usually asleep before it's over," added the source.
	The couple got married on December 31, 2012.

Hugh Hefner's marriage on the rocks?

Rapper Chris Brown's mother holds no grudge against her son despite he threw a stone at her car.
	The 24-year-old rapper was recently kicked out of a California rehab facility after the incident, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The singer's mother, Joyce Hawkins, still calls him "an angel".
	"My angel with broken wings god love you so much and I do as well," Hawkins posted on Twitter.
	Sources close to the family said that she even believed that her son's bad behavior was caused by his bad friends.
	According to Hawkins, Brown's friends only hang out with him for his money and the access to expensive things.
	Brown checked into rehab for anger management treatment on October 29, just a few days after he was busted in Washington, DC, after being accused of punching a man who tried getting a picture with him.
	Brown was due to appear in a Washington, DC, court on November 25, but a judge has allowed him to skip it so that he can continue treating his anger management in rehab.

My son is my angel, says Chris Brown's mother

Pop sensation Lady Gaga is all set to show her glamerous side in Versace's new spring-summer 2014 campaign.
	The ads, shot by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, saw the 'Applause' singer modeling clothes and accessories while wearing very little makeup, and her blond hair sleek and straight, reported the New York Post.
	"I wanted to capture her true beauty and spirit in images that are elegant and alluring. She is like family to me, the embodiment of the Versace DNA," the deigner said in a statement.
	 Gaga recently paid homage to Versace on her latest album Artpop with a song titled 'Donatella'.

Lady Gaga models in spring ads for Versace

The 13th edition of Mumbai International Film festival (MIFF) for documentary, short and animation films is going to begin from February 3 next year here, said an official statement.
	Organized by Films Division, Government of India, and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the week long film extravaganza will be held at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA).
	"MIFF has an enormous goodwill among independent documentary and short film makers and the 13th edition has been reoriented in tandem with the stakeholders," said VS Kundu, Director General, Films Division and Director, MIFF.
	The oldest and largest international film festival for the non-feature and animation films in Asia, MIFF-2014 brings a lot of valuable content for filmmakers and cinema lovers.
	This year, a veteran Indian documentary filmmaker will be honoured with V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award.
	The festival will pay tribute to the acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Peter Wintonick, who passed away ..

Mumbai International Film festival to begin from February 3

Singer Rita Ora is reportedly going on a romantic holiday with DJ boyfriend Calvin Harris as the couple are not able to spend much time with each other.
	The 22-year-old singer is determined to spend some quality time with her boyfriend, who she has been dating since May, reported Daily star.
	"Rita and Calvin have barely seen each other in the last couple of months and now she has put her foot down. She feels on her own too much and when they do see each other he's been really preoccupied with other things," a source said.
	"Rita's mother, who is a psychoanalyst, suggested they take a holiday in the middle of nowhere to see whether they can enjoy being with each other without distractions and events," the source added.
	The singer is looking forward to the break because she is reportedly dreading the growing distance between the couple.
	"She worries that her daughter isn't building enough for her emotional future. Calvin has agreed to the Irish break as he doesn't want to lose his ..

Rita Ora, Calvin Harris to go on holiday?

Pop star Lady Gaga says her actor boyfriend Taylor Kinney is at times weird like her which helps them to compliment each other.
	The 20-year-old singer, who recently admitted that she found her love, could not stop gushing about Kinney on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', reported New York Daily News.
	"He's a hidden weirdo. He is extremely strange, actually, and we complement each other's weirdness," Gaga said.
	Recalling her fist meeting with the 'Chicago Fire' star, Gaga said Kinney found her attractive even when she was covered in bizarre makeup and clothes.
	"I looked ridiculously crazy. I've got these pins sticking out of my heard and I'm wearing cork and I got no hair and I'm bald. And I mean, why he found me attractive just completely (baffles) me," she said.
	Gaga considers Kinney as her best friend with whom she shares a normal relationship.
	"At the end of the day he's my best friend, and having your lover be your best friend, I mean, it's the best thing ever," she said.
	 "It's .

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