Actor Aamir Khan, who is credited with giving several memorable hits, was today effusive in praise for new-age star Katrina Kaif, saying she has acquired a reputation of delivering super hit films.
	Aamir and Katrina are working together for the first time in 'Dhoom 3', an action-thriller which will hit theatres next month.
	"If Katrina is there in a film then it has to be a super hit. When I was signing 'Dhoom 3' I was told about this," Aamir said here.
	Katrina, who has created a niche for herself after her entry in Bollywood over a decade ago, appears tall in front of Aamir, but the senior actor isn't complaining about it.
	"I never had issues with her height...Did not ask her to remove heels. I love tall women," Aamir said.
	Aamir and Katrina form the antagonist duo in the Vijay Krishna Acharya-directed film which has been produced by Aditya Chopra.

Katrina makes a film super hit: Aamir

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Bollywood bigwigs Rekha, Kamal Hassan, Asha Bhonsle and world cinema stalwarts like Susan Sarandon, Iranian director Majid Majidi, Czech helmer Jiri Menzel are set to attend the opening ceremony of the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here tomorrow.
	Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will be conferred with the first Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year 2013.
	The award has been instituted to commemorate 100 years of Indian Cinema, and will be given annually to an outstanding film personality for his or her contribution to Indian cinema.
	One of the best known representatives of the 'New Wave Czech Cinema', Menzel will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on the occasion. His latest film 'Don Juans',  will be the opening film of the festival.
	The opening ceremony will be marked by a 30 minute cultural show graced by the performance of renowned Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj.
	Rajat Kapoor and southern actress Suhasini Maniratnam will host the ...

Best of Bollywood and world cinema at inaugural day of IFFI

Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif today unveiled dolls based on the characters of their upcoming film 'Dhoom 3'.
	Katrina's Barbie collector doll is based on her character Aaliya from 'Dhoom 3', who is an acrobat dancer.
	Aamir's collector doll is based on his character Sahir, a performer in contemporary circus and is secretly a cool and clever thief.
	"I love this idea of dolls. I would like to give one to Azad. I am excited as this is my first ever collector doll based on my movie character. I have worked closely on developing my look in 'Dhoom 3'," Aamir said here.
	Katrina too is happy about the look.
	After successfully immortalising several Hollywood celebrities and characters from international blockbusters such as 'Twilight' and 'Hungers Games', Mattel has now forayed into Bollywood with its first Indian film association.
	Mattel has associated with 'Dhoom 3' to create a limited edition of collector dolls based on characters of Aamir and Katrina.

Aamir Khan wants to give a doll to son Azad

'Clueless' star Brittany Murphy and her husband may have died of poisoning, according to a new lab report that her father Angelo Bertolotti financed.
	Bertolotti has long suspected that his daughter was poisoned though the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office had concluded that the actress and husband Simon Monjack died of natural causes - pneumonia and anemia - five months apart, reported the Wrap.
	Bertolotti had sued to gain access to her hair samples, and hired Seilheimer's private lab, the Carlson Company, to look for signs of poisoning.
	"If we were to eliminate the possibility of a simultaneous accidental heavy metals exposure to the sample donor then the only logical explanation would be an exposure to these metals (toxins) administered by a third party perpetrator with likely criminal intent," stated the new lab report.
	Murphy died in 2009 at the age of 32. She collapsed inside the bathroom in her house and was declared dead on her arrival to the medical centre.
	According to 

Was Brittany Murphy poisoned?

Despite police security, a group of protesters entered the cinema hall screening Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela' here and set afire the furniture there.
	The management of Meenakshi cinema hall alleged that some people indulged in vandalism and set ablaze a number of seats last evening.
	Police said after the incident, security in and around the cinema hall has been further stepped up. The audience also staged a protest alleging police negligence.
	Earlier on Sunday, a number of activists had disrupted shows of the film, which is being screened in two theatres of the town.
	After this, an FIR was lodged against 150 unnamed persons but no arrest has so far been made.

Protesters vandalise cinema hall screening 'Ram-Leela'

After making a foray into the India's booming mobile and aviation market, the Virgin brand is entering Bollywood industry under the banner of Virgin Produced India.
	Based out of Mumbai, the company promises to be a game-changing addition to the thriving Indian entertainment industry.
	"At Virgin, we try to infused everything we do whether it's in the music, travel, or telecommunications industry with a sense of entrepreneurialism, innovation and fun," said Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group.
	"Virgin Produced brought those qualities to the entertainment industry, and now with the launch of Virgin Produced India, we are bringing them to one of the world's youngest and fastest-growing audiences," he added.
	The company has entered into a partnership with Cinema Capital Venture Fund and Tantrik Group to launch Virgin Produced India to cater to the youthful and fast-growing Hindi-speaking population.
	"For the last several years, Virgin Produced has started to change the Hollywood .

Virgin Proudced to enter Indian entertainment market

Frank Capra's beloved 1946 holiday classic 'It's a Wonderful Life', about a suicidal family man being saved by an angel, is getting a sequel 67 years after its release.
	Starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, the original film revolved around an do-gooder familyman, who decides to jump off a bridge after facing several adversities, thinking his life has been useless only to be inturrupted by an angel, who shows him otherwise.
	Its sequel, "It's a Wonderful Life: The Rest of the Story", is being financed by Allen J Schwalb of Star Partners who will also produce along with Bob Farnsworth of Hummingbird. The duo are aiming to get the movie into theaters for the 2015 holiday season.
	Karolyn Grimes, 73, who played Stewart's character George Bailey's daughter 'Zuzu' in the original, will return for the sequel as an angel, reported the Wrap.
	The film, which has a proposed budget for USD 30 million, is yet to find a director. The script has been penned by Bob Farnsworth and Martha Bolton, ..

'It's a Wonderful Life' getting a sequel after 67 years

The title of the upcoming television fiction show in which veteran actress Poonam Dhillon will feature, is 'Ek Nayi Pehchaan'.
	The show will mark the comeback of Poonam Dhillon on the small screen.
	Poonam had first featured in a television show titled 'Kittie Party' and was last seen in the third season of TV reality show 'Bigg Boss'.
	The actress will now be portraying the role of a Gujarati mother-in-law in 'Ek Nayi Pehchaan'.
	It is loosely based on the concept and storyline of Bollywood's acclaimed film 'English Vinglish', while it's also the story of self-awakening and self-respect.
	The show will also have Krystle Dsouza and Sooraj Thapar in the pivotal roles.
	The upcoming fiction show will be aired on Sony Entertainment Television.

Poonam Dhillon's TV show is titled 'Ek Nayi Pehchaan'

A Pakistani court today imposed restrictions on the screening of Indian films across the country and laid down certain conditions for their release.
	Justice Khalid Mahmood of the Lahore High Court issued the interim order in response to a petition filed by controversial TV talk show host Mubshir Lucman, a former film producer known for his anti-India stance.
	Lucman claimed that under Pakistani rules, Indian movies that are shot completely in India and are sponsored by an Indian cannot be screened in the country.
	He alleged "fake papers" were being used to change the identity of sponsors to screen Indian films in Pakistan. He also produced a court order to back up his arguments.
	The court directed authorities not to allow the screening of films that are imported using "fake" documents and are not sponsored by a Pakistani or foreign national.
	 The judge also directed the Film Censor Board and Board of Revenue to respond to the petition at the next hearing on November 25.
	The ...

Pak court imposes restriction on Indian movies

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's former bodyguards have been sentenced to five years in jail for opening up fire at two photographers during the couple's wedding in 2009.
	The two bodyguards Miguel Solis and Colombian Alexander were convicted of attempted murder in a Costa Rican court.
	Solis and Alexander opened fire to prevent the paparazzi from clicking the pictures of marriage though no photographer was injured in the incident, reported TMZ.
	Brady had denied that the bodyguards were armed.

Tom and Gisele Bundchen's former bodyguards jailed

The 44th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that kicks off tomorrow here will screen 15 Oscar-nominated films from world over.
	"We will be screening 15 Oscar nominated movies this time," film festival director Shankar Mohan said.
	Since 2011, the films that have won award in IFFI competition section go on to win the Academy award, like 'Life of Pi', Mohan said.
	Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman would be conferred the inaugural Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year at the festival.
	The lifetime achievement award would be given to Czech filmmaker Jiri Menzel during the inauguration tomorrow.
	Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon will be the chief guest for the inaugural function, which will be attended by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari, veteran actors including Kamal Hassan and Rekha, singer Asha Bhonsle and Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi.
	Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will also be present as a guest for the inaugural ..

15 Oscar-nominated films to be screened at IFFI

'Twilight' star Ashley Greene is being sued for the fire she apparently started in her apartment that killed her pet dog and injured the man who helped rescue residents.
	Adrian Mayorga, the doorman at the building, has now filed a lawsuit against Greene, 26, claiming he was hurt while running through the hallways and screaming people to get out of the 	building, reported TMZ.
	Mayorga claims he had to seek treatment in hospital after he suffered exhaustion, dehydration and smoke inhalation.
	Mayorga is not the only one who is taking the actress to the court.
	Four other residents in the adjoining buildings too have sued, claiming the fire caused the fire wreaked havoc on them with soot and water damage.
	The fire started when a candle in Greene's unit set the sofa ablaze, killing her Fox Terrier, Marlo.

Ashley Greene sued for starting fire in her apartment

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels starrer 'Dumb and Dumber' sequel is all set to release on November 14, 2014.
	Carrey and Daniels played dimwitted duo Lloyd and Harry in the 1994 comedy and in the sequel, the two embark on a road trip to find Harry's long-lost daughter, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	The comedy also stars Rob Riggle, Rachel Melvin, Laurie Holden, Steven Tom and Kathleen Turner and will see a cameo by 'Silver Linings Playbook' star Jennifer Lawrence. She will play the younger version of Turner's character.
	Peter and Bobby Farrelly have returned to helm the sequel, which began production in September.

'Dumb and Dumber To' to release in November next year

Rapper Kanye West gave a lecture about designing at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
	The 36-year-old 'Stronger' hitmaker spoke at the Ivy League university as a part of his design company's DONDA Design Lecture series, reported Us magazine.
	West, who talked about the design said, "Just wanted to tell you guys, I really do believe that the world can be saved through design, and everything needs to actually be 'architected.'
	"And this is the reason why even some of the first DONDA employees were architects that started designing T-shirts instead of buildings. But just to see the work actually be actualised," he added.
	DONDA's creative director, Virgil Abloh, also joined him on the trip to Harvard, "Super surreal. DONDA design lecture series," Abloh wrote.
	West's fiance Kim Kardashian proudly watched as he addressed the audience members.
	The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star later shared a photo of the rapper on her Instagram page.
	"My baby speaking at the Harvard ...

Kanye West gives speech at Harvard

Singer Rita Ora, who was shooting for Madonna's Material Girl clothing line campaign in Miami, was rushed to a hospital after she collapsed on the set due to exhaustion.
	Ora, 22, looked unwell as she was posing for pictures in high degree temperature in Florida. An ambulance was called and she was rushed to nearby hospital earlier today, reported E!Online.
	"Rita Ora was treated for heat exhaustion and dehydration at our hospital today. She was discharged and is fine," Dr David Farcy, Chairman of the Emergency Department at Mount Sinai Hospital Miami said.
	Ora, who popularised the hit 'RIP' is in the middle of a flourishing career in the fashion industry. Besides representing Madonna's label, she has modelled for DKNY and has signed a contract with Adidas to design her own collection.

Rita Ora rushed to hospital during photo shoot in Miami

Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias has requested his fans to make donations for the victims of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines, which created a havoc earlier this month.
	The 38-year-old singer made a personal appeal to his fans to boost funding for the relief on his official website, reported Contactmusic.
	Sharing a link to the Red Cross on his official website, Iglesias wrote, "Help The Philippines! People in the Philippines need our help right away! Please consider donating to Haiyan disaster relief. You'll feel good that you did."
	The cause has also been promoted by rockers from American band Journey, rapper The Game and pop sensation Justin Bieber, who is believed to have put up a graffiti on auction in order to raise money for the victims.

Iglesias appeals fans to donate for typhoon Haiyan relief

Hollywood star Meryl Streep is reportedly in talks to portray veteran singer Susan Boyle in an upcoming biopic.
	The 52-year-old former Britain's Got Talent winner's unexpected rise to fame is heading to the big screen and one of the names on the short list to play Boyle is Streep, 64, reported Independent.
	"I wouldn't like to be in the film myself. I'd like someone to play me. Probably Meryl Streep - I understand she has been approached," Boyle said during an interview.
	The 'Iron Lady' actress is reportedly not the only woman in line for the part as both Catherine Zeta-Jones and Glenn Close have also been tapped.
	Since the opera singer was crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2009, Boyle has sold more than 19 million albums worldwide, earned two Grammy nominations and been honoured on stage with a musical based on her life.
	It is believed that the biopic is being produced by Britain's Got Talent heads Simon Cowell and Fox Searchlight.

Meryl Streep in talks to portray Susan Boyle

'Glee' star Lea Michele is all set to come up with her first music video, the filming of which has already begun.
	The 27-year-old actress shared a sneak preview of her video shoot on Twitter, reported E!Online.
	"So excited shooting my first music video today for the first album single," Michele tweeted.
	The actress posted four behind-the-scenes shots of the set, which included two dimly-lit pictures of an eerie room featuring white columns and steps.
	She shared two images of herself staring directly into the camera.
	The brunette beauty, who plays Rachel Berry on 'Glee' later thanked the crew.
	"Truly an incredible day... Thank you," she wrote.
	 Michele is yet to reveal the release date of her album but she did disclose that she recorded a song 'You're Mine'.
	The song is about late boyfriend Cory Monteith, who was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver on July 13.

Lea Michele shoots her first music video

Pop star Justin Bieber is reportedly auctioning off a signed photo of his graffiti art to help people in Philippines in the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan.
	The 19-year-old singer uploaded the picture of the graffiti which was done on a wall in LA on his Instagram, reported TMZ.
	 "We all can help," he captioned the picture, wearing a grey hoodie, black jacket, pants and cap, and his hands folded in prayer.
	Bieber is not the only celebrity who is helping the victims of the typhoon as rockers from American band Journey, recently donated USD 350,000 to the United Nations World Food Program to assist the organization's relief efforts.

Justin Bieber raising money for typhoon Haiyan relief?

'Crash' star Terrence Howard has said that he did not get cast in 'Iron Man' sequel because of good friend Robert Downey Jr.
	Howard made the accusation during an interview with Andy Cohen on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live", reported New York Daily News.
	A viewer called in to ask, "Why didn't you come back to Iron Man? I liked you so much in a uniform."
	"It turns out in order for - this is going to get me in a lot of trouble - it turns out that the person that I helped become Iron Man ... When it was time to re-up for the second one, took the money that was supposed to go to me and pushed me out," Howard said referring to Downey's reported USD 50 million salary for the trilogy.
	Howard, who was on the show to promote 'The Best Man Holiday', played US Air Force Lt Col James 'Rhodey' Rhodes on the original 'Iron Man' in 2008 but he did not return for the sequels.
	When asked by Cohen that apparently Howard wanted the same money as Downey, the 44-year-old actor said, "We did a three .

Terrence Howard blames Robert Downey for missing Iron Man role

Pop star Lady Gaga poked fun at reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West while hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live.
	The 27-year-old star organised a skit on the November 16 episode of Saturday Night Live, in which she also featured as the musical guest, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	The skit, titled 'Wake Up With Kimye', featured the highly-publicized couple running their own morning talk show.
	Nasim Pedrad and Jay Pharaoh portrayed Kim and Kanye respectively on the show.
	Gaga played Karen, an Apple Store employee, who worked at the Genius Bar.
	After learning that Karen fixed computers for a living, Pharaoh, who played West, said, "And this somehow makes you deserving of the title genius? You do not deserve the title of genius. You can't just throw that term around. Mark Zuckerberg is a genius. I am a genius. I am a god!"
	He then made Karen stand up and compared her outfit to Kim's.
 	"You all like this dress? I picked it out. This ain't no Kris ...

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