After tasting success on the other side of the border, Naseeruddin Shah starrer Pakistani film 'Zinda Bhaag' is now waiting for a commercial release in India as well.
	"In Pakistan the film is going strong even after seven weeks. We have even released it in the USA. Now we are hoping that the film will release in India as well," the film's director Meenu Gaur told reporters here.
	'Zinda Bhaag', which is the first movie from Pakistan to be sent for Oscar consideration in the last 50 years, will be shown at the ongoing Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here on Saturday.
	Gaur said they are talking with distributors in India to try for a commercial release in December or January.
	'Zinda Bhaag' tells the story of three young men from Lahore trying to escape to Western countries.
	"We share a common history, culture and even language. So I am sure the film will strike a chord with the audiences in India," said the director.
	When asked about the present state of Pakistani ...

Pakistani film 'Zinda Bhaag' may release in India

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Actress Shirley Mitchell, who played Lucille Ball's friend Marion Strong in 'I Love Lucy', has died at the age of 94.
	Mitchell was believed to be the last surviving adult castmember from the legendary CBS sitcom. She died on November 11 of heart failure at her condominium in Westwood, her sister-in-law, the Oscar-nominated Sunset Blvd actress Nancy Olson, told The Hollywood Reporter.
	The actress joined the show for the 1953-54 season and appeared in three episodes.
	Mitchell also starred in 'Bachelor Father', 'Please Don't Eat the Daisies', 'Petticoat Junction' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
	She also appeared in films like 'Jamboree', 'Desk Set', 'Big Business' and 'The War of the Roses'.

'I Love Lucy' star Shirley Mitchell dies

Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri had no qualms in donning a bikini in her upcoming film 'Main Tera Hero' as she considers it a part of her acting experience.
	The 34-year-old actress, whose role of a war correspondent in her last film 'Mardas Cafe' opposite John Abraham was appreciated, believes that wearing a two-piece in one film does not obligate one to put it in the next one.
	"As an actor you are supposed to experience everything. Just because you worn a bikini in one movie does not mean you have to wear it in the next one. Why would someone be typecast?," said Fakri.
	"In 'Madras Cafe', I had an earthy role and no bikini shots. So I think it's nice to have variety and that people get to see me in all sorts," said the actress who was in the city to launch Reebok's first all women staffed "Fit Hub" concept store.
	The actress, who is just two films old, is grateful to have got the chance to work big names like Ranbir Kapoor and Abraham.
	"In the beginning I did not know who I was ..

One should experience everything: Nargis Fakri on bikini shots

A week ahead of the start of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the state government has sought inquiry into the incorrect statement by a senior Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry official that President would be inaugurating it.
	The Festival Director had later said that the statement was incorrect.
	"We will inquire with I&B ministry who gave such a statement," said Vishnu Wagh, vice chairman, Entertainment Society (ESG) of Goa, today.
	ESG, a state funded agency, is co-host of the festival which would be kickstarted on November 20.
	Press Information Bureau's Additional Director General K M Ravindran told reporters in Chennai yesterday that President Pranab Mukherjee will be inaugurating the festival.
	But Wagh said that soon thereafter he asked Director of the Festival Shankar Mohan about it, but latter was not aware that President was going to be there.
	Today, Mohan told PTI that it was only a rumour.

Goa to seek inquiry into statement on Prez's presence at IFFI

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor today joined the Childrens Film Society of India (CFSI) for promoting the cause of children's films on the occasion of 18th ICFFI, which began here today.
	Ranbir, who shared the stage with veteran lyricist Gulzar and CFSI CEO Shravan Kumar ahead of the launch of ICFFI here, wished that more films are made for children in the country.
	"I am privileged to be here and be part of a platform that encourages films for children... Of the toughest audience as they speak from their heart," he said.
	Replying to query, he said making entertaining films which the children can relate to is the best way to draw their attention in the age of modern gadgets holding sway over the tiny tots.
	He said his latest film 'Jagga Jasoos' has a theme related to the children.
	He said he liked 'Mr India', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', among others as a child. Gulzar said setting up children film centres in every state would be an effective way of taking films to the children.
	Ranbir ...

Ranbir joins CFSI to promote children's films

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali today agreed to the demands of Kshatriya community by changing certain "provocative" words in his film "Golion Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela", which is releasing tomorrow.
	An advertisement published in local newspapers by Bhansali Production today said "the words 'Jadeja' and 'Rabari' have been changed to 'Sanedo' and 'Rajri' as per the community's demand".
	"If by mistake I have hurt sentiments of Kshatriya community, as alleged by the community president P T Jadeja, I apologise to the entire Kshatriya community by publishing advertisement in news papers," the advertisement quoted Bhansali as saying.
	Taking strong exception to the purported portrayal of the community and usage of words, the members of Kshatriya community had earlier organised a protest rally here and also burnt down posters of the film, set to release tomorrow.
	The community members had alleged that Bhansali and producer Kishore Lulla have shown total "disregard" not only to the Darbar ...

Bhansali buckles, replaces 'provocative' words in 'Ramleela'

'Cocktail' director Homi Adajania says he was offered similar kind of films after the success of the Saif Ali-Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer but chose to stay away from them as he was not inclined to make anything merely for money.
	The filmmaker's next is a quirky comedy 'Finding Fanny' with a ensemble cast of Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, alongwith stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia and Pankaj Kapur.
	"I was offered some big 'Cocktail-type' films after its success, but I really wanted to work on my own material and not just direct something  for money. 'Finding Fanny' is really very special to me. Naseer and Dimple are a riot to work with. Pankaj is incredible," Homi said.
	"Deepika amazes me with her constant growth as an actor and Arjun was a revelation surpassing my expectations. The performances have been selfless and fantastic. We all worked very hard but more importantly we had a blast and I promise you'll see this on screen," he said.
	Set in Goa, 'Finding ...

I did not want to direct something for money: Homi Adajania

Ace choreographer-director Prabhudeva has praised actor Sonu Sood for his graceful dance moves and Sonakshi Sinha for carrying herself well in action sequences in the upcoming movie 'R...Rajkumar'.
	Sonu has danced to choreographer and director Prabhu Deva's tunes in the song 'Kaddu Katega' from 'R...Rajkumar'.
	This is for the second time that Prabhudeva has directed Sonu and Sonakshi after 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' and 'Rowdy Rathore' respectively.
	"Sonu Sood is a good dancer and that is why I took him. Sonu is a graceful dancer whereas Sonakshi is good with action... Everybody is scared of her," Prabhudeva said.
	The dancing ace said he loved the film for the action and the song.
	Sonu had portrayed the baddie in films like 'Dabbangg' and 'Shootout at Wadala' earlier. He is once again playing the villain in 'R...Rajkumar'.
	"It is just a term being created as hero or villain. What is important is the role. Prabhu sir thinks about what the audience likes. He makes sure that people do ..

Sonu a graceful dancer, Sonakshi good in action: Prabhudeva

In more trouble for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest film which is slated for release tomorrow, the Madhya Pradesh High Court today directed striking out of word 'Ram-Leela" from its title after a plea alleged that it use had hurt religious sentiments.
	The film's name was previously changed from Ramleela to Ram-Leela and it was now being called 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela' after objections were raised to its name.
	However, a division bench comprising acting Chief Justice K K Lahoti and Justice Subhash Kakode today issued the directives to remove the word 'Ram-Leela' on a petition filed by lawyers Anand Chawla and Amit Kumar Sahu.
	The high court also issued notices to the CEO of Eros International, Kishore Lulla, film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, actors Deepika Padukone and Ranvir Singh, who are playing the lead roles, and sought their replies.
	The petitioners contended that use of the word 'Ramleela' in the film title and its posters had hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus 

MP HC orders removal of word 'Ram Leela' from Bhansali's film

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is gearing up for the release of her next 'R Rajkumar' with Shahid Kapoor, says she has stopped reacting to comments on her weight.
	"I don't react to it at all when people talk about your weight. Let people talk about it. And now it (the weight issue) is added in the trailer (of 'R..Rajkumar') too... That (scene) was created and it was very cute," Sonakshi said.
	The trailer apparently shows Shahid making a pass on Sonakshi's weight when she teases him over his height.
	Sonakshi will be seen opposite Shahid for the first time in the Prabhudeva directed movie.
	"When the casting was done people thought it was awkward mismatch pairing me and Shahid. But when we started shooting it came out well," she added.
	"Everyone is different and has different ways of working. He is very dedicated towards dance, action and used to go to gym. He is a great dancer. He is a fabulous actor. This is for the first time he is doing masala commercial film he has done a great ...

I don't react when people talk about my weight: Sonakshi

Superstar Aamir Khan is such an ardent fan of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar that he let his his professional commitments take a back seat to watch the legendary batsman play his 200th and final Test here today against the West Indies.
	Aamir had a promotional event of his upcoming film 'Dhoom 3' to attend where he would be dedicating the 'Dhoom Machale' song to Sachin. The event was earlier scheduled to take place at 4.30 pm at YRF studios but it will now begin at 6 pm.
	The actor left the studio when he heard that West Indies is all out as he did not want to miss India batting by any chance, a statement said.
	Aamir requested producer Aditya Chopra to postpone the event and said that he will leave Wankhede stadium by 4.30 pm when the match gets over.
	The actor was seen wearing his blue T-shirt which according to him is lucky.

Aamir postpones 'Dhoom 3' event to watch Sachin bat

Morgan Freeman, who played a prominent role in 'The Dark Knight' series, has slammed the outcry over Ben Affleck playing the new Batman.
	The Academy award winner said it was wrong to judge Affleck before watching his performance.
	"Listen: Michael Keaton, George Clooney, Val Kilmer, and Christian Bale have played it. It's a franchise! It'll stand on its own merits, and you can't really say anything until he's done it. The pre-judging was strange. Give him a shot!," Freeman said.
	Affleck has been cast to play an older world weary Batman in Zack Snyder's Superman sequel opposite Henry Cavill. The actor's casting received a backlash from the fans of the Caped Crusader.
	Freeman, who has previously worked with Ben Affleck in the drama 'The Sum of All Fears' will soon be seen alongside stalwarts Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline in the upcoming buddy comedy 'Last Vegas', releasing on November 22.

Morgan Freeman supports Ben Affleck as Batman

Making a pitch to promote and patronise children's films in India, veteran Bollywood lyricist-director Gulzar today said that not enough cinema is being made for kids and emphasised on the need to set up film societies and centres in every state to expand and encourage work on this front.
      "There are not enough films for children. There are not enough cinema halls also which patronise children films or release children films. I think probably because of the commercial side of it. I think it should have been made possible," he told a group of journalists here.
      Gulzar was here to participate in the 18th International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI), which commenced today and concludes on November 20.
      He recalled that earlier more children's shows used to be screened, especially morning shows, and that some of the corporates had patronised it too.
      "And if that demand had remained, there would have been more productions, there would have been more supply," 

There's no cinema for children: Gulzar

Country star Taylor Swift is looking for a property in London that she can make her permanent base.
	The 22-year-old 'Everything Has Changed' singer is tired of staying in hotels and wants a place of her own for when she visits the UK capital or comes to Europe, reported Daily Mirror online.
	"Taylor isn't moving to London permanently but she wants a European base and she absolutely loves it in Britain. She's been spending more and more time here recently and is tired of camping out in hotels.
	"This way she can make a place her own and get some proper privacy," a source said.
	Swift first spent time in London and the UK when she was dating One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles last year.
	The singer is set to spend more time in London next year after announcing five dates at The O2 next February as part of her ongoing 'Red Tour'.

Taylor Swift looks for London home

Pop star Mariah Carey has revealed she hated being a judge on singing reality show 'American Idol'.
	The 43-year-old singer said it was like 'going to work every day in hell with Satan', reported Femalefirst online.
	"Honestly, I hated it. Here's what it was. I was the first person who signed on... I thought it was going to be a three-person panel.
	"They gave me a nice... Monetary moment, and I was just like, 'Okay, Randy Jackson will be there; I've known him forever. He used to play bass for me. Like, this isn't a big deal. This will be nothing'," Carey said.
	The singer, who frequently spoke about her issues with rapper Nicki in the past, added, "But it wasn't that. It was like going to work every day in hell with Satan."
	Carey, who previously revealed her husband, Nick Cannon, convinced her to join the show, also accused producers of the Fox series of not putting contestants through for "political reasons."
	"You know what I loved? I loved the contestants. And some of them that ..

Mariah Carey hated judging on 'American Idol'

Music mogul Simon Cowell's girlfriend Lauren Silverman is due to give birth to their first son in New York City on February 28.
	The 'X Factor' boss and Lauren have booked a delivery room in one of the most exclusive hospitals on the east coast of the US, so her mother, Carole Sandland, who lives in Florida, can be on standby and fly up to help her care for her first child with the British star, reported Femalefirst online.
	"Lauren's mother will help her adjust to the newborn, as Simon will need to continue to travel to Los Angles and London regularly for work," a source said.
	The decision to have their baby in NYC isn't surprising since Lauren's eight-year-old son, Adam, with her ex-husband, Andrew Silverman, who she divorced in August, attends school in the city.

Lauren Silverman to deliver baby in NYC

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian and husband Lamar Odom, who have been reported having a rocky relationship, are doing their best to save their marriage.
	The couple are still attending marriage counselling and consider it 'as a forum to talk through all of their issues', reported E! online.
	"They are going to continue counselling. They are using it as a forum to talk through all of their issues. Khloe has been very, very hurt by everything. There is a lot about Lamar that she is just learning and if they have any chance of making this work, there is a lot they need to come to terms with," a source said.
	The source added that the pair probably needed more time.
	"They both really want to make this work. But they are not sure if they can. This is the first step to see if they have a chance of healing and moving on. Only time will tell," the source said.

Khloe, Lamar continue attending marriage counselling

The fifth installment of the the 'Mission Impossible' series will hit theatres on December 25, 2015.
	The film by Paramount and Skydance Productions, will see Tom Cruise reprise the role of Ethan Hunt.
	The movie will also reunite the actor with Christopher McQuarrie, who directed him in 2012's 'Jack Reacher', the Hollywood Reporter said.
	The script for the fifth edition in the franchise comes from Drew Pearce.
	The 2015 year-end holiday is already jammed with high-profile tentpoles, led by 'Star Wars: Episode VII' (December 18). 'Inferno', the next installment in Sony's Dan Brown series, likewise is set to open December 18, along with Legendary and Universal's 'Warcraft'.
	Set to open December 25 opposite 'Mission' are 'Kung Fu Panda 3' and 'Live By Night'.

'Mission: Impossible 5' to hit theaters on Christmas 2015

Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have reportedly put their wedding on hold again.
	The couple got engaged on Theroux's 41st birthday in August 2012, reported People magazine.
	"She had included her friends and seemed excited about the process. But Jen said she needed to focus on work recently," a source said.
	Aniston, 44, who was previously married to Brad Pitt, is no longer enthralled by the idea of having children.
	"There was a lot of baby talk in the past, but she is not focused on it. She's aware her age makes it more difficult. Her attitude is, 'If it happens, great, but if it doesn't, it wasn't meant to be'," it added.
	The couple, who fell in love on the set of their movie 'Wanderlust' in 2010, previously postponed their summer wedding to complete renovations on their new home in Bel-Air.
	Earlier this year, the actress insisted she already feels married to Justin.

Jennifer Aniston's wedding postponed again

Confusion prevails among organisers of the Goa International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2013 on whether President Pranab Mukherjee will be inaugurating the eleven-day event, beginning on November 20 here.
	"I am hearing it from you for the first time. It's not true that President of India will be inaugurating the festival... These are rumours," Director of Film Festival Shankar Mohan told PTI today.
	Press Information Bureau (PIB) Additional Director General K M Ravindran told reporters in Chennai yesterday that Mukherjee will be inaugurating the event.
	"If President of India is coming there would be unprecedented security. We would have been informed much in advance," Mohan said.
	Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) Vice Chairman Vishnu Surya Wagh told PTI there was no intimation available so far with the organisers about the President inaugurating the festival.
	"I will have to check out. At least till now we have no intimation," Wagh added.
	During the event, as many as 326 ...

IFFI:Confusion over President inaugurating the event on Nov 20

Actor Liam Hemsworth, who parted ways with pop star fiance Miley Cyrus two months ago, broke his silence for the first time post-split, saying he is happy for her.
	Cyrus has been making headlines for her controversial appearances during award shows and music videos where she is dressed minimally, but Hemsworth, 23, said he is happy with her success, reported New York Daily News.
	"I'm extremely happy for all of her success," Hemsworth said during an interview alongside his 'The Hunger Games' co-star Woody Harrelson.
	The Australian actor confirmed the end of his more than three year romance with Cyrus two months ago. Just one day after their breakup, Hemsworth was photographed kissing Mexican actress and singer Eiza Gonzalez. But the two have not been spotted together since.
	 "I don't have a lady at the moment," he said.
	When Harrelson joked that the actor should date another highly successful woman, "Oprah!", he replied, "Who knows, I don't want to count anything out. She's a ...

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