The 10-day-long International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today opened with legendary Waheeda Rehman getting the inaugural centenary film award and Hollywood star Susan Sarandon adding the extra glamour as the guest of honour.
	The festival also feted Oscar-winning Czech filmmaker Jiri Menzel with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, which was given to Menzel by Union Information and Broadcasting minister Manish Tewari.
	Both the recipients were given a standing ovation by the guests and dignitaries present at the event.
	Bollywood diva Rekha, singer Asha Bhosle, Tamil superstar Kamal Hassan, actress Rani Mukerjee, 'Sholay' helmer Ramesh Sippy, newcomers Huma Qureshi and Alia Bhatt were present to lend star power to the ceremony.
	The two-hour-long cultural extravaganza started with a retrospective on 100 years of cinema through a special choreography by Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj.
	His dance troupe commenced the performance with music from the golden era of cinema like ...

Waheeda Rehman, Rekha, Susan Sarandon inaugurate IFFI 2013

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The 44th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa began today on a controversial note with Opposition Congress and a senior organiser boycotting the event.
	Entertainment Society of Goa Vice Chairman Vishnu Wagh who headed the preparation of the festival, was conspicuous by his absence while Congress failed to show up because they were allegedly uninvited.
	"I was busy that's why I could not attend the inaugural," said Wagh whose name was called on the stage repeatedly when he did not turn up.
	According to ESG sources, Wagh is upset with State Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for not promoting him as the Chairman of ESG, as promised.
	State government yesterday announced Wagh as Chairman of ESG's Governing Council, a position which is much lesser than what he was assured.
	Congress members boycotted the event.
	"We were not invited for the event. We didn't go because we had no invitation," Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Subhash Shirodkar told ...

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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan says he has asked his elder daughter Shruti Haasan to be more vigilant after an unidentified stalker tried to enter her residence in Mumbai.
	The stalker allegedly tried to barge into Shruti's Bandra residence yesterday, but her timely act of closing the door prevented the man from entering her house.
	The 59-year-old actor said he has spoken to Shruti, who was last seen on the big screen in 'Ramayya Vasthavayya', and she is doing fine.
	"I had a word with Shruti. She is doing fine... It is Mumbai. We have to be careful and I have asked her to be more vigilant from now on," Kamal said.
	The 'Vishwaroopam' star is here to attend the 44th India International Film Festival and he said he is looking forward to experience the best of Indian and world cinema during his stay.
	"I have been coming to IFFI for many years now. For me, this is a place for learning. Over the years, I have attained a lot of knowledge about films through this festival. I intend to do so ..

Have asked Shruti to be more careful: Kamal Haasan

Mega star Amitabh Bachchan is reuniting with director R Balki for his next after collaborating with him on 'Cheeni Kum' and 'Paa'.
	The 71-year-old actor said their next with Balki is once again a unique story.
	It will also mark south star Dhanush's second Hindi film after the success of 'Raanjhana' and the debut of Kamal Haasan's younger daughter Akshara.
	R Balki, me on again for the next film, a unique story as is the norm with him, and working with Dhanush and Akshara, Kamal's daughter," Bachchan tweeted.
	Dhanush had earlier tweeted his excitement.
	"Yes guys, my next Hindi film is with Balki sir. Very excited and eagerly looking forward to it, thanks for all your wishes," Dhanush wrote.
	The film's music will be composed by Tamil music composer Ilaiyaraaja and Balki has roped in P C Sreeram for Cinematography.
	"Privileged to share screen space with Big B himself. Ecstatic to be part of Raja Sir's musical again. Finally, a chance to work with P C sir!," wrote Dhanush, who had ..

Amitabh Bachchan, R Balki reteam for next film

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today assured construction of a special facility to host International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the state next to Miramar beach by the next edition of the event.
	"Goa internationally is known as the land for films and film festivals. It's high time to convert it into a film festival destination," Parrikar said during the inaugural function of IFFI here this evening.
	The state government will construct a facility to permanently house the IFFI, he said.
	"From next year onwards you will be witnessing this ceremony from a permanent facility close to Miramar (beach)," he said.
	The festival is currently being held at two different venues - Macquiniz Palace and Kala Academy.
	Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari and other film personalities, including Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon, Waheeda Rehman, Kamal Hassan, Rekha, Asha Bhonsle and others were present for the inaugural ceremony of the ten-day-long festival.
	The Chief 

IFFI to have permanent facility in Goa from next year:Parrikar

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari today said Goa will continue hosting the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in future as well, continuing with the partnership which was forged almost a decade back.
	"We started holding the hands of Goa government in the year 2004 and now we are in 2013. I don't think even in year 2014 we will leave the hand," Tewari told reporters at the IFFI venue.
	"People will be same (at Centre) despite the claims there will be change," the minister said, apparently referring to the BJP's claim for change in government at Centre after Lok Sabha in 2014.
	He said there was no doubt in continuing with the understanding with the state government, which he labelled as a "federal-state partnership".
	"There are no doubts. Even government of Goa has no doubts about it," Tewari added.
	Observing that more infrastructure is needed to host IFFI in Goa, the minister said the government should strike a balance so that the set up can be used 

Goa will continue to be permanent IFFI venue: Tewari

Bob Dylan's classic 'Like a Rolling Stone' has its first official music video after 50 years years.
	Dylan, 72, released 'Like A Rolling Stone' in 1965 but at that time no official music video was created to accompany his release.
	Now, nearly a half-century later, a groundbreaking interactive project has been created for the song, allowing fans to experience the classic recording in unprecedented ways, which was released on the singer's website to conincide with the launch of 'The Complete Album Collection Volume 1'.
	The interactive video showcases a patented technology platform, created by the digital media company Interlude, which allows viewers to play an active role in the story of the music video.
	The experience begins when users press play and have the ability to surf 16 different "TV channels" within the video in real-time.
	These channels are comprised of American TV formats in which, no matter what channel you are on, the hosts and actors are all lip-syncing the lyrics to .

Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone' gets video after 50 years

Director Abhishek Kapoor's film 'Kai Po Che' will open the 13th edition of the River to River Florence Indian Film Festival at Italy.
     'Kai Po Che' which is based on author Chetan Bhagat's novel 'The 3 Mistakes of My Life', released early this year to a great response from the audience.
     On November 22, the fest will be open with the Italian premiere of the film with Abhishek attending the event.
     The film, set in Ahmedabad, revolved around three friends played by Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh and Raj Kumar Yadav.
	It tracks their friendship, innocence tarnished by religious politics and communal hatred, which results in their fallout, and an eventual death.
    	The festival showcasing Indian feature films, documentaries and shorts, will be held in Florence, Italy.

'Kai Po Che' to open River to River Florence Indian Film Fest

With Sunil Grover, who played popular character of 'Gutthi' in 'Comedy Nights with Kapil', parting ways with the comedy programme, the channel has issued a public notice to warn the actor against taking his alter ego on the show elsewhere.
	Show's producers Viacom 18 today published an advert in the newspapers as a notice, warning that the network will resort to legal action if Grover or any artist uses the character in any other show.
	"A certain artist and a stand-up comedian associated with the programme 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' aired on Colors television channels is planning to launch or be associated with other shows wherein the said artist is likely to perform the character of 'Gutthi' or use the mannerisms and characteristic features of 'Gutthi' or any other character played by the Artist in the said programme.
	"Take notice that Viacom18 has sole, exclusive, absolute and unlimited ownership rights of all the intellectual Property rights of the Artist associated with the ...

Producers warn against copying 'Gutthi' character

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari today said the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is not a branding exercise for the government or any entity but a platform for paying tribute to creative people.
	Tewari said the 10-day long festival was just a celebration of the spirit of cinema and humankind.
	"For the UPA government, who organize this extravaganza every year, it is basically celebrating the spirit of films and humankind. We are doubly committed this year because the festival marks the ending of 100 years and heralds a new century of Indian cinema.
	"We ensure that we are not branding any activity through the film festival," said Tewari while addressing the media ahead of the 44th edition of the film festival here today.
	To mark the 100 years of Indian cinema, the government has introduced a centenary award for the film personality of the year.
	Tewari said the award is permanent one and will be felicitated every year to the artistes, who have ...

IFFI is not a branding activity: Manish Tewari

Singer Gary Barlow's duet with Elton John, 'Face to Face', will be the second single from Barlow's 'Since I Saw You Last'.
	The 42-year-old star has not divulged much details about the duet, reported Daily mirror.
	"Usually I would send the guys something to listen to but I haven't on this occasion," Barlow said.
	"I haven't really let anyone hear it. I know they've heard the first single but they haven't heard the album. They all love the single, and they really like the change in direction," he added.

Barlow, John duet's 'Face to Face' to be released as single

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg have given donated USD 20 million to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their museum.
	Both movie moguls gave a separate USD 10 million gifts to the Academy and in turn two main galleries on the lobby floor of the Academy Museum will be named as -- the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery and the Spielberg Family Gallery, Academy said in a statement here.
	"I am so pleased to join with Jeffrey to help build this museum to celebrate, educate, and preserve the arts and sciences of motion pictures," said the 66-year-old Spielberg.
	"Having our family name on the lobby floor is a deeply personal way to say how much motion pictures and the Academy have meant to all our lives," he added.
	Katzenberg said, "Both Steven and I recognize that film's global impact deserves a museum that reflects its unequaled heritage and serves as a beacon for the future of what we love."
	Designed by architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali, ...

Spielberg, Katzenberg gives USD 20 million to Academy Museum

Actress Brooke Shields has signed a deal to write a memoir about her late mother Teri Shields which would focus on mother-daughter relationships.
	Shields, 48, who had previously penned an book about her her battle with depression 'Down Came the Rain', has inked a deal with Dutton to write a memoir about her mother, reported New York Daily News.
	"My mother was an enormous part of my life and of who I am today. I loved her, laughed with her and respected her. And although she had her share of struggles, she was my mom," Shields said.

Brooke Shields to write a memoir about mother-daughters

Gabe Day, Daniel Day-Lewis' son with French actress Isabelle Adjani, is a budding rapper and has released a song about his famous father, drugs and bipolar.
	The 18-year-old's song was produced by artist J Cole and song 'Green Auras' covers his feelings about his Oscar-winning father, reported Us magazine.
	"Call me Gabe Day and not Gabe Day-Lewis. Cause if you're trying to call me out, I'm going to Gabe Day-Lose It! I know what my name is and I know what fame is. Judging someone for their dad is just as bad as being racist," sings Gabe, who was raised by Adjani.
	Day-Lewis left Adjani in 1995 before Gabe was born. He then moved on to Deya Pichardo only to marry Arthur Miller's daughter, director Rebecca Miller while he was shooting a film adaptation of Miller's play 'The Crucible'. He has two sons with Rebecca.
	Gabe addressed his Adjani's loss in the song, saying, "I feel the most grief for my mother who has no one left in her life but me and my older brother."
	In the video, Day ...

Daniel Day-Lewis' Son, Gabe Day raps about fame and bipolar

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is all set to participate in a bike rally here to encourage youth to vote during the coming December assembly elections.
	Saif, who is gearing up for the release of his action comedy 'Bullett Raja', has been approached for the rally, 'Bullet Rajas for Cause'- Lets thunder for the better democracy' by the Nodel Officer of Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) of North District.
	Saif, co-star Sonakshi Sinha and director Tigmanshu Dhulia will participate in the rally, which will begin at by 12 noon and end by 4pm.
	The bikers would begin their journey from the Office of the District Magistrate (North) on November 27 and stop at five-six spots and urge the citizens to participate in the electoral process.

Saif Ali Khan to encourage youth to vote through bike rally

Hollywood star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have now become successful wine producers with their brand getting ranked at number 84 in a list of 100 wines of the year.
	The couple's Chateau Miraval Rose 2012 has been named the "best Rose in the world" by Wine Spectator, reported Us magazine.
	Wine Spectator Managing Editor Kim Marcus called the rose "Refined and elegant, offering pure and concentrated flavors of dried red berry, tangerine and melon. The focused finish features flint and spice notes, with a hint of cream."
	In 2012, the couple partnered with the Perrin family, a fifth-generation winemaking brood located in France's Provence region, to develop their own rose wine under the Jolie-Pitt & Perrin brand.
	The wine was created in Chateau Miraval, the couple's 35-bedroom estate with adjoining 1,200-acre vineyard, which they purchased in 2012 for USD 60 million.
	Jolie, 38, and fiance Pitt, 49, had vacationed at the stunning spot since 2008 with their six children, ...

Jolie-Pitt's wine named 'best rose in the world'

Actress Soha Ali Khan will be playing the role of a police officer in 'Mr Joe B Carvalho'.
	Soha is excited to sport the khakhi uniform and will be seen beating up the bad guys in 'Mr Joe B Carvalho'.
	"The film's opening scene has me arriving in the jeep and beating up 20 muscular men, that's what motivated me to do the film.
	"You won't see me in a normal costume in this film. I either sport the attire of cabaret dancer, a fairy suit or a bikini; it was exciting for me to play these different roles instead of playing a single role as the girl-next-door," Soha said.
	Directed by Samir Tiwari 'Mr Joe B Carvalho' stars Arshad Warsi, Soha and Jaaved Jaffrey. It releases on January 3.

Soha Ali Khan plays cop in her next film

Bollywood star Sunny Deol says he is yearning to go behind the camera again, but his dream would take a year or two to take off.
	The 57-year-old actor, who would be seen next in 'Singh Sahab the Great', ventured into direction with 1999 film 'Dillagi'.
	"I am itching to direct a film. There is a director in me, who is desperately wanting to do something. But I am holding it for a year or two. The subject of the film can be anything which strikes me," Deol told PTI in an interview.
	'Singh Sahab the Great', which also stars actress Amrita Rao and newbie Urvashi Rautela, is directed by Anil Sharma, with whom Deol has teamed up previously for 'Gadar - Ek Prem Katha', 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy' and 'Apne'.
	"After a couple of years I am doing a solo film, I am very keen for this film to do well. I am expecting this will let me know what I am going to be doing tomorrow. I have a great belief in the subject as Sharmaji and I have always given good films," he said.
	The actor said he ..

I am itching to direct a film: Sunny Deol

Former band Spice Girls are reportedly planning a reunion on the group's 20th anniversary.
	The band that consisted of Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown, reunited for last years's Olympic closing ceremonies, reported Daily star.
	Brown, 38, is said to be persuading her bandmates, especially Victoria to hit the stage again.
	On being asked about the reunion, Brown said. "I hope so. I just had a conversation with Melanie C, so hopefully things will get moving.
	"We got together for the Olympics and we managed to pull that one off. Posh was very hesitant about doing anything after the Olympics," she added.
	Brown reportedly sees the 20th anniversary as a great chance for a show.
	"Mel sees the 20th anniversary as a huge milestone and perhaps a real last chance to have the girls on stage. But Posh was very hesitant about doing anything after the Olympics. As time ticks, her interest wanes," a source said.
	"The other girls feel some one-off .

Spice Girls planning to have a reunion on 20th anniversary

Singer Lily Allen is set to perform at the iconic Glastonbury festival next year.
	The 28-year-old singer, who has 23-month-old Ethel and 10-month-old Marnie with husband Sam Cooper, revealed the news during a Radio show.
	 "Can I say something? I have an announcement... I'm playing Glastonbury... It's official. I got the news yesterday," Allen said.
	"(It's) my spiritual home... I've got a gig before that but that's (Glastonbury is) the first big thing (I'm doing), then I'll do like 16 weeks of festivals and then a tour...," she added.

Lily Allen set to perform at Glastonbury festival

Singer Pink has posted a list online that incorporates things demanded by her two-year-old daughter Willow for Christmas.
	The 34-year-old star, who gave birth to Willow, her first child with husband Carey Hart in June 2011, took to Twitter to share her daughter's X'Mas wish-list, reported Contactmusic.
	"I've just been informed by my two year old that she would like a small building, a lake, a hill and a car for Xmas. Oh, and turkey bacon," Pink tweeted.

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