Actor Sunil Shetty is happy to see the trend of action cinema making a comeback in Bollywood and says he would like to associate himself with these kind of films.
	Sunil, 51, who was behind hits like 'Mohra', 'Border' and 'LOC Kargil' among others, credited action films for his successful two decades career in the industry.
	"I credit action films for whatever I achieved today. It gave me a recognition in Bollywood. I like action films over romantic ones. I will continue doing action films in the near future," said Sunil during the promotion of his upcoming film 'Enemmy' here at an event.
	Directed by Ashu Trikha, the action-thriller stars Mithun Chakraborty, his son Mahakshay, Kay Kay Menon, Johnny Lever, Mahesh Manjrekar and Yuvika Chaudhary in prominent roles.
	'Enemmy' will hit thaeatres tomorrow.

Will do action films only: Sunil Shetty

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Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, whose love for all things Bengal is well known, today regretted not getting a chance to work with late Rituparno Ghosh.
	"When I was driving to the hotel from the airport, I was thinking of Rituda because I used to have conversations with him almost on every visit that we will work together for a movie, but that did not happen," Vidya told reporters here.
	Ghosh, who had won many national and international awards for his groundbreaking cinema, died of cardiac arrest last month.
	Vidya said had Ghosh been alive she would have definitely worked with him as she has been wanting to act in a Bengali film since many years.
	The 35-year-old actress, known for her work in films like 'Kahaani', 'Parineeta' and 'The Dirty Picture', had made her acting debut with Goutam Halder's Bengali film 'Bhalo Theko' in 2003.
	"But I'm sure I will do another Bengali film," said the actress who considers Kolkata her second home.
	Vidya was in the city to promote her forthcoming 

Missed the chance to work with Rituparno: Vidya Balan

Actor Russell Crowe has revealed that Michael Jackson used to pester him with prank calls at his home phone number.
	The 'Man of Steel' star said Jackson would call him several times before revealing his identity, the Sun reported.
	"Michael Jackson used to tease me on the phone. He'd ring me and in a strong voice say, 'There is an emergency and you need to leave the building'. I'd ask, 'Who is this?' And he'd say, 'Do not worry Russell, just kidding, this is Michael'," Crowe said.
	The actor, who plays Superman's father in the superhero movie, has impressed his children with the role.
	His son Charles is convinced that he is Superman's brother after learning that his father plays 'Man of Steel's father Jor-El on screen.
	"I told my two kids, 'I will be Superman's dad, so who are you?' And the oldest thought for a moment and said, 'I am Superman's brother'.

Crowe was stalked by Michael Jackson

Popular VJ Keith, who is best remembered for the music album 'Shake It daddy remix' alongwith Ayesha Takia, is all set to make his big screen debut with 'Sixteen'.
	Directed by Raj Purohit, the film is a story about Teenage heartache in urban India. The film emphasises on how innocence is lost in the new world of technology, tabloids and media.
	Keith plays a writer in 'Sixteen' who comes to Delhi to write a book.
	The film will see four new faces with Izabelle Leite, Mehak Manwani, Wamiqa Gabbi and Highphill Mathew making their debuts.
	It is being produced by Shailesh R Singh and Vishwas Joshi and is slated to release on July 12.

VJ Keith makes film debut with 'Sixteen'

Italian designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been found guilty of evading tax in their home country and were sentenced to 20 months in prison.
	Dolce and Gabbana (D&G) were accused of selling their company to a Luxembourg-based firm, Gado, in 2004 to avoid declaring tax on USD 1.3 billion.
	Prosecutors claimed Gado is a shell company that made no administrative or financial decisions, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The designers whose clients include Madonna and Kate Moss among other high-profile celebrities had initially been acquitted of tax fraud in 2011 when a judge ruled there was not enough evidence to indict them, but the highest Italian court overturned the ruling.
	Prosecutors wanted Dolce and Gabbana to spend two and a half year in jail for the tax evasion, but the judge granted them only 20 months in prison. The designers were also ordered to pay heavy fines.

Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail

'Kolaveri Di' made him famous beyond south but actor-singer Dhanush says the Tamil song has started haunting him.
	The song, in English and Tamil, is from Dhanush's south movie '3' and talks about the heartbreak of a boy. It became an instant rage online and inspired many parodies soon after its release.
	Dhanush, 29, however, finds it hard to move beyond the song.
	"It is just annoying after a point. I don't want to sing that song anymore. It has started haunting me and I just want to stay away from it. Everywhere I go people associate me with it, I want to get away from it," he told PTI.
	The actor is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Hindi film 'Raanjhanaa' where he plays a Banarasi boy opposite Sonam Kapoor. The film releases tomorrow.
	Dhanush says he was not looking for a career in Bollywood and 'Raanjhanaa' came to him by chance.
	"Not knowing Hindi or entering a new space never bothered me but the only problem was I did not have that kind of time and was not ready to do 

'Kolaveri Di' haunts me: Dhanush

Farhan Akhtar painstakingly transformed himself to portray the life of Milkha Singh and the actor believes the story needed to be told as it talks about a real hero.
	"I think here in India we constantly search for heroes. We have made a film on one such hero who made everyone proud. Biopic have the potential of bringing present generation closer to history. I hope many more such films of the biopic nature will be made about people from different fields," Farhan told reporters here.
	"The film also touches upon the lives of those people who have made a mark in their field and made the country proud. It tells us about the sacrifices be it physical or emotional that these people have made. This is very inspirational," he added.
	Akhtar went through vigorous physical training to play the athlete. To look the part, he built an admirable athletic body besides growing his hair and beard. The actor-director followed the fitness regime of athletes for two years to prepare for his role.
	The ..

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' story of a true hero: Farhan Akhtar

Veteran star Helen Mirren claims she and Anthony Hopkins - who starred together in 'Hitchcock' and will be seen together again in 'RED 2' - are a match made in heaven.
	The 67-year-old starred alongside the 75-year-old actor in 'Hitchcock' - a biographical film about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' - and will be seen on screen together again in upcoming action sequel 'RED 2'.
	Mirren says Hopkins is an inspiration on set and she is very proud of their work together.
	"It's a match made in heaven, if you ask me. Somehow we've always missed working together. And now I get to do two movies with him in one year. Completely coincidental. The incredible thing about Anthony is that he's still a real inspiration.
	"He puts all the height of his incredible expertise, ability, talent and professionalism into anything and everything he does," she said.
	The Oscar-winning actress also revealed she is inspired by Gene Hackman, the retired American actor who won three Golden Globes and ...

Anthony Hopkins and me are a match made in heaven: Mirren

Actress Sandra Bullock has passed on the chance to star in the Hollywood remake of movie musical 'Annie'.
	The 'Blind Side' star was in talks to portray mean orphanage boss Miss Hannigan alongside young actress Quvenzhane Wallis, but negotiations have fallen through, reported Daily Star.
	It was Sony executives' second attempt to sign Bullock, 48, to the film as she also turned down the role in March.
	They are now on the hunt for a suitable replacement to fill the role made famous by Carol Burnett in the 1982 film, and more recently portrayed on Broadway by 'Glee' star Jane Lynch.
	Jamie Foxx has already been cast as billionaire Benjamin Stacks, a modern take on the musicals Daddy Warbucks character, in the project, which will be produced by Will Smith and rap mogul Jay-Z.
	Smith's actress daughter Willow had previously been cast as Annie but she pulled out of the project earlier this year.

Sandra Bullock turns down 'Annie' remake role

Actress Sarah Lancaster is reportedly starring opposite Robert Downey Jr in 'The Judge'.
	The 33-year-old actress, best known for her role as Ellie Bartowski in the TV show 'Chuck', has been cast in Warner Bros.' new dramedy in the role of Downey's ex-wife, reported Contactmusic.
	The film centres on a high-powered attorney (Downey) who returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his father, who is the town's federal judge, is suspected of her murder.
	A strong supporting cast including Robert Duvall, 'Bates Motel' actress Vera Farmiga, 'Gossip' Girl beauty Leighton Meester, Dax Shepherd and Billy Bob Thornton will join Downey and Lancaster in the flick.
	Lancaster starred in TV action comedy 'Chuck' for five years, while her previous credits include small roles in 'Catch Me If You Can' and TV shows 'Scrubs', 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Six Feet Under'.
	Downey is currently locked in deep negotiations with Marvel and Disney to reprise his role as Iron Man in ...

Sarah Lancaster to join 'The Judge'?

Director Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra says his upcoming film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is not just a sports film but shows the entire journey of ledendary athlete Milkha Singh.
	"It's not a film about a sportsperson or is a sports film. The film is about an Indian, the love for his country, the passion to make his country win a match. And it happened to be Milkha Singh," Mehra told reporters here at the trailer and music launch of the film.
	"Here is a boy who lost his family at the age of 12 but still he wanted to do something for his country. This human story attracted me, not the records, which were an added bonus," the director said.
	There were reports saying the film has been banned in Pakistan but Mehra said film will release in the neighbouring country.
	"We are the first people to get an invitation from Pakistan to showcase the film. The film will very much release there. In fact today only we got three offers from Pakistan on releasing the film," Mehra said.
	Starring Farhan Akhtar ..

Milkha Singh's struggles attracted, not the records: Mehra

Popular rock band Indian Ocean has shot a video protesting against the use of animals in circuses on the occasion of World Music Day on June 21.
	The video for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, features Rahul Ram, Tuheen Chakravarty, Amit Kilam, Himanshu Joshi and departing member Susmit Sen slung with heavy metal chains.
	The caption reads, "Try to relate to their fate. Boycott animal circuses."
 	"We are performers and enjoy entertaining our fans, but chaining and beating freedom-loving animals into performing is not entertainment. It's abuse. We're asking all good people of conscience to stay away from any circus that enslaves and harms animals," the band said in a statement.
	The government has already banned the use of bears, monkeys, tigers, panthers and lions in performances. PETA wants the government to ban the use of all animals in circuses.

Indian Ocean bat for circus animals

TV show 'Pyaar ka Dard hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara' has completed a year on small screen and its lead actor Nakuul Mehta says playing the character of Aditya in the romantic story gave his career a new direction.
	"I am very glad that people loved us, this show, my character, and today as we complete one year. It feels great as the serial gave a new direction to my career," Nakuul said.
	The Star Plus show is the journey of two characters - Aditya (played by Nakuul) and Pankhuri (played by Disha Parmar)- who have polar opposite views on relationships.
	Nakuul, 30, plays the character of an impatient and aggressive guy in the Rajshree Production's debut TV show.
	"I loved the script because it gave me a chance to play a character which is exactly opposite to what I am in real life. It's fun to work on set, as we all are more like a family."
	Being born and brought up in the royal family of King Prithviraj Chauhan of Rajput Chauhan dynasty of Mewar, Nakuul says his family values ...

'Pyaar ka Dard hai...' gave me a new direction: Nakuul Mehta

Pregnant actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is reportedly planning to name her baby after late mother Patricia.
	The 34-year-old actress is expecting her first child with her partner of 15-months Brian Hallisay and she wants to pay tribute to her late mother, who died in June 2012 aged 67 from cancer, reported National Enquirer magazine.
	If they have a girl, the tot will share her grandmother's moniker, and if they have a boy they will call their son Patrick.
	"The loss is the only thing casting a shadow over her baby joy," the source said.
	Jennifer is believed to have promised her mother she would find a good man to settle down with and raise a family to her mum before she passed away.
	Earlier this month, Jennifer and Brian announced their pregnancy news and that they had got engaged.

Jennifer Love Hewitt to name baby after mother

Ten days after her husband physically assaulted her in public, TV host Nigella Lawson was spotted without her wedding band.
	Sitting alone at a cafe table, Lawson, 53, looked pale and drawn as she spoke on her mobile. It was the first time she has been seen in public since fleeing the couple's home last Sunday.
	Her millionaire art collector husband, Charles Saatchi, was pictured grabbing Lawson by the throat after a row at a restaurant, reported Sun Online.
	Following which she left her 10,000 pounds-a-week rented apartment in central London. After initially defending himself, Saatchi, had admitted he assaulted his wife Lawson.
	The 70-year-old accepted a police caution for assault, following the shocking photos.
	"She clearly has a lot of things on her mind. You could tell she had had a few stressful days. She looked light years away from the gorgeous, voluptuous woman you see on the TV. Things have clearly taken their toll," a source said.
	It is understood Lawson, wed ten years, ..

Nigella Lawson removes wedding band

Actor Woody Harrelson is launching an eco-friendly line of paper to save the trees.
	The 51-year-old "Zombieland" actor has invested in the Prairie Pulp & Paper Inc company, which uses a wheat-straw waste and wood fibre alternative to tree pulp to make paper, reported Contactmusic.
	"The new paper is going to be great for our future," said Harrelson.
	The actor claimed that by replacing two packs of traditional paper with his product users will save one tree. The line will be sold in the US through retailer Staples.

Woody Harrelson launches eco-friendly paper line

Pop diva Madonna revealed that she used to cry regularly during her MDNA world tour because she was so exhausted.
	The 54-year-old "Material Girl" singer, who performed 88 concerts on her recent international trek, confessed that the stress made her emotional, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm a human being like everybody else, so I would have my nights, my bad nights and I would cry and I would say, 'I don't want to do this," she said.
	Her 12-year-old son, Rocco, also joined on the tour as a dancer, which in a way gave her a comfort level.
	"I was thrilled to see him every night. He gave me a boost of energy," she said.

Madonna broke down during her MDNA world tour

'Brokeback Mountain' star Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly dating Sports Illustrated model Alyssa Miller after calling off his romance with Emily DiDonato.
	The 32-year-old actor's relationship with Emily only lasted for a month or two and Gyllenhaal has been spotted enjoying the company of brunette stunner Alyssa, 23, in New York City in recent weeks, reported E! online.
	The blossoming couple reportedly had lunch together at Soho eatery, the Dutch, last week and were later seen 'making out' at coffee shop Cold Process Coffee & Tea.
	Gyllenhaal met his previous girlfriend, Emily, 22, after they took a spinning class together at celebrity workout hotspot SoulCycle in New York City.
	The actor has dated a slew of fellow A-list stars in the past including Reese Witherspoon, Kirsten Dunst, Minka Kelly and singer Taylor Swift.

Jake Gyllenhaal dating model Alyssa Miller?

'Grand Masti', the sequel to 2004 adult comedy 'Masti', has been cleared by the censor board and the makers are planning to release it by early August or September this year.
	Directed by Indra Kumar, the sequel will see the trio Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani reprise their roles once again on the big screen.
	The film will also see six actresses -- Manjari Fadnis, Karishma Tanna, Sonalee Kulkarni, Kainaat Arora, Bruna Abdalah and Maryam Zakaria.
	"'Grand Masti' is a sequel to India's first adult comedy, carrying forward the tone set in the first part. I'm sure the audience will not be disappointed as we have taken this film many notches higher than it's original flick," said producer Ashok Thakeria.
	The story and screenplay is by Milap Zaveri and Tushar Hiranandani while Anand Raaj Anand and Sanjeev-Darshan have given the music for the film.

'Grand Masti' cleared by censor, set for Aug-Sep release

Love has always been an integral part of her films and Sonam Kapoor says she chooses romantic movies because fairytale love stories don't exist in real life.
	The 28-year-old star's films - 'Saawariya', 'I Hate Luv Storys', 'Mausam' and upcoming 'Raanjhanaa' - all have love as the common theme.
	"I believe in love a lot. I think these movies and novels have spoilt us and we will never find a good boy. We look at boys and think... Do they exist? So I think if I am not getting them in real life, at least, I can see them in reel life. That is why I am attracted to love stories," Sonam told PTI in an interview.
	"I like the heroic and unconditional love because I know such boys don't exist in real life and I am very idealistic and romantic. I want to live my life vicariously through these characters," Sonam added.
	In 'Raanjhanaa', slated to release this Friday, Sonam plays a small town Muslim girl who falls in love with a Hindu Brahmin boy from her locality.
	Sonam believes the audience .

Want to live fairytale romance through my movies: Sonam Kapoor

Funnyman Russell Brand has revealed actress Mila Kunis turned down his advances when they starred alongside each other in 2008 film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".
	Brand said he could not resist the 29-year-old beauty, reported Daily Mirror.
	"She's so gorgeous, just so gorgeous and I was chatting her up and got the conversation around to have you got a boyfriend. And then you know that feeling of how long do I have to entertain a conversation?" Brand said.
	Kunis was already in a long-term relationship with child star Macaulay Culkin and had ignored Brand's attempts to woo her.
	"Then I go away and she keeps talking about her boyfriend Mac, this is when I was on 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'. Then when he came it wasn't Mac - it was Macaulay Culkin. He'd got longer and looked pale and scared of himself, like a shaved horse. There was a horror about him and I thought, 'That's the lad from Home Alone'," Brand said.

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