Did you know that Suchitra Sen and Gulzar addressed each other as 'Sir'?
	In an interesting anecdote in her book "Uttam Kumar And Suchitra Sen: Bengali Cinemas First Couple", author Maitreyee B Chowdhury says that Suchitra used to be addressed as 'Sir' by Gulzar, not much out of respect as out of humour.
	"While working on 'Aandhi' (1975), Gulzar resorted to calling her 'Sir', in retaliation to her persistently calling him so, despite being friends. Such was Suchitra's persona," she writes.
	The book also says that M F Husain drew a sketch of Suchitra based on her pictures and named it 'Mystique'.
	According to Chowdhury, "Aandhi" gave Suchitra the kind of adulation and respect that she had always desired as an actor.
	"Gulzar says that he was aware of Suchitra's strong persona and he conceived the role especially for her. Suchitra wanted to dub for 'Aandhi' in her own voice - a wish to prove her Hindi diction. Though her Hindi diction in the film had scope for much improvement, ...

Suchitra Sen, Gulzar addressed each other as 'Sir'

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Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award while industry veteran Sridevi bagged the Best Actress honour at the closing ceremony of the 4th Jagran Film Festival here.
	The special jury award was presented to 'Vishwaroopam' for raising the bar of mainstream Indian cinema to international level.
	The award for the Best Director and Film was given to Abhishek Kapoor for 'Kai Po Che'. Best actress was given to Sridevi for her comeback film 'English Vinglish' while the Best Actor award was shared by Farhan Akhtar (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag) and Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi).
	The Best Debut Director was given to Anand Gandhi for 'Ship of Theseus'.
	The Best Screenplay Award was given to Juhi Chaturvedi for 'Vicky Donor'; Best Cinematography to Pankaj Kumar for 'Ship of Thesus'; Best Editing was presented to Mahesh Narayan for 'Vishwaroopam'; Best Background Score was given to Hitesh Sonik for 'Kai Po Che'.
	Best Singer (female) was presented to Aditi Singh Sharma for ..

Manoj Kumar honoured with Lifetime Achievement at Jagran Fest

"X-Men: First Class" star James McAvoy likes to keep his family away from media attention.
	The 34-year-old actor feels grateful for not been stalked by paparazzi, reported Daily Express.
	"I think people are quite used to the fact I don't talk about my private life and the paparazzi don't usually bother me," McAvoy said.
	"I get stopped in the street now and then, but people are nice and I don't mind that - I've never minded that. All I want to do is keep my private life private - my relationship and having a child and all that kind of stuff," he added.
	The actor insists that family holds great value in his life.
	"Family is really important to me and when a role comes along, you have to weigh up whether it's worth going overseas for," he said.

I want to keep my private life private: James McAvoy

Actor Josh Duhamel thinks his singer wife Fergie looks stunning after giving birth to their first child, Axl.
	Duhamel, 40, and Fergie, 38, welcomed their son in August and the actor insists the The Black Eyed Peas singer is very happy to be a mother, reported People magazine.
	"She is doing so great. She really is. She is happy. She looks amazing... Three weeks ago she gave birth and she looks probably better than she did before," Duhamel said.
	"I don't know if it's because of what she's been eating or what, she looks really, really great," he added.
	The couple cannot stop staring at their new born son.
	"We can't stop staring at him. He's our little man," he said.
	"There's something you can't really describe until you go through it. I think any parents out there would understand that... It's just an incredible time for both of us," he added.

Fergie looks amazing after giving birth: Josh Duhamel

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston says she did not pay much attention to her health and diet when she was young.
	The 44-year-old actress, who recently revealed that she detoxed for days after gorging on a hamburger, said she was not always this health-conscious, reported Contactmusic.
	"You overestimate yourself so much when you're young because we think we're invincible. I honestly didn't even drink water, only sodas, I just didn't take that good care of myself," Aniston said.

I took less care of myself when I was young: Jennifer Aniston

Model Kate Upton has sparked dating rumors with dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy after the duo were spotted walking hand in hand.
	The 21-year-old model and Chmerkovskiy, 33, were pictured looking relaxed and happy while strolling down the street in New York City's West Village neighborhood, reported E! Online.
	Earlier in July, the duo were spotted in NYC going on a dinner date together after an event.
	"The two did not want to be photographed together and did the best they could to avoid the cameras. They left the event around midnight and went to Catch sushi bar, that turns into a club. The two partied until the early hours," a source said.
	Chmerkovskiy shot to fame by being one of the professional dancers on the American television series 'Dancing with the Stars'.
	Upton has previously been linked with Blake Griffin, Mark Sanchez and Justin Verlander.

Kate Upton dating Maksim Chmerkovskiy?

Former Oasis star Liam Gallagher is said to be nearing an agreement with estranged wife Nicole Appleton for a 10 million pounds quick divorce deal.
	Gallagher, who recently moved his new girlfriend Debbie Gwyether into his home, wants to move on from his past life and is desperate to bring the divorce drama to an end, reported Daily Star.
	"Liam has completely moved on from his marriage and wants Nicole to do the same. He's told friends he is in love with Debbie and wants Nicole out of the way so he can move on and start a new life without her.
	"Liam is ready to work out 10 million pounds in a divorce settlement to Nicole. He's been joking with friends that she'll be able to buy some new handbags with that," a source said.
	Gallagher, 41, is said to have justified the huge amount because he wants to avoid a "long, messy divorce", and wants it all finished.
	"He knows it's a huge amount of money but he could end up paying even more if he enters a long, messy divorce. At the end of the 

Liam Gallagher wants 10 million pounds divorce settlement?

Actress Natalie Portman says she becomes flustered around veteran star Jennifer Grey.
	The 32-year-old actress said she is a huge fan of the female lead from 1987 film "Dirty Dancing", reported Showbizspy.
	"Yes I've met Jennifer. We go to temple together. And I freak out every time I see her - I'm such a nerd. She kind of gets the 'polite eyes' when she comes, because she knows I'm going to jump on her. I wish I weren't as nervous as I am around her. I can't get over it.
	"Of course we talk about 'Dirty Dancing'! I can't talk about it too much, or I'll start getting teary. There are other movies I love, but no other movie that I have watched over and over.

Jennifer Grey makes me starstruck: Natalie Portman

Actor Damian Lewis used his spare time during filming on the second season of "Homeland" to take tap-dancing lessons.
	The 42 year old's TV co-star Claire Danes reveals Lewis brushed up on his fancy footwork as they shot the tense spy drama last year, reported Contactmusic.
	"I don't think most people know what a song-and-dance man he is. I suspect Damian's dream gig would be a Broadway musical, and he would be amazing. He actually took tap-dancing lessons throughout the filming of 'Homeland's' second season.

Damian Lewis mastered tap-dancing during 'Homeland' shoot

Actress Olivia Wilde lived a fashionista's dream on the set of racing drama "Rush" after she was allowed to raid the vintage closets of luxury design house Gucci.
	The "Tron: Legacy" beauty portrays model Suzy Miller in Ron Howard's new film, which documents the real life rivalry between motoring greats James Hunt, played by Chris Hemsworth, and his nemesis, Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl), during the 1970s, reported Contactmusic.
	Miller and Hunt became one of the era's tabloid super couples and to look the part, Wilde was granted access to a treasure trove of designer clothes from the '70s.
	"I've been interested in '70s clothes since I was 12 and started vintage shopping. And I was really excited because I was wearing all Gucci for the film. And Gucci opened up its archives and allowed me to wear originals," she said.

Wilde raided Gucci's vintage archives for 'Rush' wardrobe

Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who is famous for her fiery appearance on the ramp, reveals she always gets nervous backstage.
	The 43-year-old model worries that she might trip while walking the ramp or end up having a wardrobe malfunction, reported Daily Express.
	"I'm not actually very confident right before I walk on the runway. Last week in New York and the week before I crossed myself," Campbell said.
	"I'm nervous backstage because anything can happen. It's live. I've had a fall, I've lost a skirt," she added.
	Campbell says her mother gave her modeling lessons.
	"She used to teach me how to walk the runway down the passage and the steps to Lionel Richie," she said.

Naomi Campbell gets nervous backstage

Actor Hugh Jackman says his Wolverine character in the upcoming movie has to be very compelling to do it.
	The "Prisoners" actor, who has been playing the heroic mutant for a decade, shared his thoughts on reprising the iconic role that propelled his name to stardom, reported Aceshowbiz.
	"Great parts always outgrow the actors that play them. Ifyou forget that, it's at your own peril. They are working on it [X-Men] now, and it would have to be very compelling for me to do it again. I've been doing it for 10 years," the 44-year-old said.
	When asked about the idea of switching comic book characters or doing a crossover, he said, "The great thing about comic books is that they threw Batman in with Wolverine or Spiderman. I have people ask me all the time, 'Do you think Spider-Man can beat Wolverine?' It's part of the DNA."
	Jackman was at the Spain film festival with director Denis
Villeneuve to promote his new movie "Prisoners".
	He was also set to receive the Donostia Award for the ...

Hugh Jackman hints at quitting Wolverine

Singer-actor Justin Timberlake has called his partner Jessica Biel -- the best wife in the world.
	The 'Mirrors' crooner in an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show said wife Biel has been a fantastic help at home, reported Us magazine.
	"I have the best wife in the world. She's been great this week," he said
	Timberlake, 32, added that he can get "pretty cranky" when he's feeling sick, but admitted that, on the upside, "it does get a lot of sympathy!"
	The couple tied the knot in October 2012.
	"It's nice to marry your best friend. It suits me. Every once in a while I can catch a glimpse of her when she doesn't see me looking, and I have this moment where I'm like, 'If you never make a good decision... If you only make bad decisions for the rest of your life. You made one really good decision'.

I have the best wife in the world: Justin Timberlake on Biel

Actor Ranbir Kapoor got irked with media when he was asked what his rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif gifted him on his 31st birthday.
	The actor was promoting his upcoming movie "Besharam" when a reporter at the event asked what did Katrina gift him on his birthday yesterday.
	"There is a phrase in English 'Mind your own business'," Ranbir replied.
	The "Barfi" star and Katrina recently made headlines when their pictures while holidaying together in Spain were published.
	There were reports that the duo will go on a holiday again, but Ranbir chose to keep mum on this too.
	"When pictures get published, you only inform... What should I say," he said.

Ranbir Kapoor avoids questions related to Katrina Kaif

Fashion Designer Alessandro Dell'Acqua has replaced Marco Zanini as the new creative director of the French fashion house Rochas.
	The designer is set to present his first collection for Rochas in Paris in February 2014, reported Vogue.
	"I'm excited about this collaboration. Rochas is synonymous with French sophistication and a couture spirit, and as a designer I could not ask for anything more inspiring," Dell'Acqua said.
	"Working for a maison with such a historical heritage is a rare opportunity and I feel grateful it was given to me," he added.
	According to the fashion house, Zanini is making a departure as a result of a "mutual decision".
	"I am grateful to P&G and GIBO for having entrusted me with the creative direction of Rochas," Zanini said.
	"As an iconic French maison, Rochas has been an endless source of inspiration for me. I learned a lot over the past five years and I feel fortunate to have been part of such a wonderful adventure," he added.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua is new creative director of Rochas

Richard Curtis, the British writer-director behind some of the most successful romcoms of all time, is considering retirement.
	Curtis, 56, said science-fiction project "About Time" felt like "a summing up" for a career, reported The Guardian.
	"I waited a while in order to write 'About Time'. This probably will be the last film I will direct," he said.
	"I don't know. Just a feeling... Just a feeling. It feels like a summing up to me. We'll see how things turn out," Curtis added.
	"About Time", which stars Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, is only Curtis's third film as a director.
	Prior to "Love Actually", he confessed, he did not have the confidence to take charge of the cameras.
	"Many of the comedies I like the most, from Woody Allen's films to Monty Python's films, have been directed by the people who write them. So it was quite a logical thing, but I wasn't ready to do it at that point. And when I reached that point, I was ready to do it.

'About Time' will be the last film I direct: Richard Curtis

Filmmaker Ang Lee, who won the Oscar for directing "Life Of Pi", will next be helming a project based on boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
	According to reports, the next project at Universal Pictures is an epic look at the boxing world of the 1960s and 1970s, as seen through the prism of its biggest rivalries and greatest fights. That will include the showdown between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali that was called the Thrilla In Manila. Peter Morgan will write the script.
	The movie will have a narrative that connects the 3D depiction of some of boxing's great fights, and Lee will produce the film with his longtime producing partner James Schamus, reported Deadline.
	Schamus, who is CEO of Universal-based Focus Features, has collaborated in a writing-producing capacity with Lee on films that range from "Eat Drink Man Woman to Sense And Sensibility", "The Ice Storm, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Hulk" and "Brokeback Mountain".

Ang Lee to next helm 3D film with classic boxing battles

The Philippines -- where beauty contests are a serious affair -- celebrated today its first victory in the Miss World contest, despite hardline Islamic protests against the event in the host country Indonesia.
	The triumph of 23-year-old Megan Young was the main headline in major newspapers, who noted that it finally gave the Philippines a winner in all major beauty pageants after several victories in the Miss Universe and Miss International contests.
	President Benigno Aquino's communications secretary Ramon Carandang congratulated Young in a statement, saying the administration was proud of her achievement.
	"Over the course of the competition, Ms Young displayed to the world the beauty, the grace, and the compassionate spirit of the Filipina and has become a source of great pride and inspiration for the Filipino people," his statement said.
	"May her triumph remind all Filipinos of what we are capable of," he added.
	"Finally, the blue-beaded crown for the Philippines," the Manila .

Philippines celebrates its first Miss World winner

Popular comedian Kapil Sharma has been overwhelmed at being offered help from legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan after his show set was damaged in a fire.
	A massive fire had broken out recently on the sets of hit show 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' at Goregaon Film city. However, there were no casualties in the mishap.
	The show, aired on Colors channel, is hosted by Kapil and often sees Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh, Rohit Shetty, Deepika Padukone, Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra, Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Anil Kapoor and others using the platform to promote their upcoming films.
	"I got a call from Lataji and she asked if I need any kind of help, whether monetary or anything. She asked what can I do for you... Her call was a big thing," Kapil said.
	"Also Shah Rukh Khan, Rohit Shetty and lot of people from the industry called me and said 'hum tumhare saath hai, batao kitne din mein set khada karna hai' (we are with you, tell in how many ...

Fire on set: Lata Mangeshkar, SRK offer help to Kapil Sharma

Comedian Kapil Sharma, who was recently questioned by the Service Tax department for alleged non-payment of tax amounting to nearly Rs 60 lakh, today said that he is not "a tax evader".
     "I am very upset with reports saying that I am a tax evader. Service Tax department imposed tax on the artistes in July last year, and I have already paid Rs 35 lakh towards the tax. I have to pay the remaining Rs 30 lakh which is due in October," Kapil said.
     He said that he was surprised why such a hue and cry was made over this non-payment, as it pertained only to the Service Tax and not the Income Tax.
     "I will pay the remaining amount," he added.
     Last week, the Service Tax Department authorities said that he had not remitted the tax amounts that he collected from the  organisers of his programs.

I am not a tax evader: Kapil Sharma

Noted actor Javed Jaffrey says he has never used his father Jagdeep's influence to get work.
	Javed, son of veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, is known for donning various hats - that of an actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, VJ, ad filmmaker, among others.
	He made his acting debut with 'Meri Jung' in 1985 where he made a huge impact in a negative role. He has been part of many hit films like '100 Days', 'Fire', 'Earth', 'Salaam Namaste', 'Singh is Kingg' and '3 Idiots' and others.
	"Being the son or daughter of a legendary film personality you get more respect. But I have never used that (my father's name) as an influence to enter industry. It is not that I got work because of him. My father did not do a film for me or launched me, he wanted us to do things on our own," Javed said.
	"Rather I never thought I will enter the film industry, it happened all by chance. Destiny played a part and brought me here in this industry," he said.
	Javed has played a variety of roles, from negative 

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