Making a space for himself being veteran actor Dharmendra's son would not have been easy but Bobby Deol says he never felt he was under the shadows of his father.
Bobby feels it is unfair to compare the work that his father has done with his and feels getting successful is a mix of correct decisions and luck.
"I never thought I had to come out of his shadows or was under the shadows. People around me thought like that. One can't compare the work my father has done. You have to make the right decisions or the luck has to be on your side.
"Things happen the way they happen, otherwise every actor would be a superstar. For me to achieve even one third of what my father has achieved would be a great achievement," Bobby said.
The actor says he saw several phases of his father's career -- at its peak, his downfall and his eventual rise -- and realised that the only trick of the trade is to keep working.
"My dad only wanted to work, he never looked at the number game ever in his life. If you .

Never felt the need to come out of father's shadows: Bobby Deol

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Failures does not devastate Imtiaz Ali, who believes he learns a lot more from them than success as he constantly questions his craft.
Ali's films have always found its audience, be it "Jab We Met", "Rockstar", "Highway" or "Tamasha". His last directorial, "Jab Harry Met Sejal", however, didn't live up to the expectations and the director is aware of how the film fared.
"I'm always questioning my craft. This is not the first or the last failure or disappointment that I'm going to have in life. I genuinely mean, I've gained from my failures than from my success," the filmmaker said in a group interview.
"There's only that much pain that actually hits me when I realise that something has fallen short of expectations. It doesn't devastate me. It's fine, both are equal to me," Ali added.
The director's collaboration with superstar Shah Rukh Khan for "Jab Harry Met Sejal" had raised a lot of hope but the film did not do the wonders at the box office upon it's release last year.
When asked .

I'm always questioning my craft: Imtiaz Ali

Chitrangada Singh, who turned producer with "Soorma", is all set to back yet another inspiring story of a sports personality.
Through "Soorma", she brought the heartwarming story of hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team, Sandeep Singh, who was accidentally hit by a gun shot in a train in 2006, on the big screen.
According to sources, Chitrangada, 41, is exploring a film based on the life of a disabled swimmer.
"She is intrigued by the a story of disabled sports lady who has done so much for the country. She is a swimmer who hails from the South. We are in talks. Biopics do take time as you have to take permission and all" a source close to the development told PTI.
Talking about the trend of biopics, Chitrangada had earlier told PTI, "I am totally in favour of biopics. True stories must be told to the people. If you tell it well, it does work."
She was last seen in Sanjay Dutt starrer "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3".
Her next release is "Bazaar" that features Saif ..

Chitrangada to make a biopic on disabled swimmer?

Veteran actor Jonathan Pryce believes director Danny Boyle, who recently left the directing duties of Bond 25, was too "socialist" for the project.
Early this week, the official James Bond Twitter account shared the news of Boyle's departure, saying the filmmaker chose to walk out of the project due to "creative differences". He was supposed to start shooting in December.
According to Femalefirst, Pryce, who played the villain Elliot Carver in 1997 Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies" opposite Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, said a left-leaning filmmaker might not be the right person to tackle the project.
"They obviously couldn't take a socialist Bond! You see, there are the Dannys of this world and then there are people who do the blockbusters," the actor said.
After Boyle's abrupt exit, the untitled James Bond movie is likely to miss its release date of November 8, 2019 in the US.
Speaking at the Raindance Film Festival Auteur Award, 71-year-old Pryce also said that politics should be ...

Danny Boyle was too 'socialist' for Bond film, says Jonathan Pryce

Actor Kristen Stewart has said that the upcoming reboot of "Charlie's Angels" will be more "grounded".
The 28-year-old actor was announced as one of the leading ladies of the reboot which will be helmed by actor Elizabeth Banks.
"The re-imagining is so grounded and well intentioned and really shows the way women can work together now. It tries to be warm and funny, but it lacks a kitch element that we have seen before that works so well," Stewart told Entertainment Tonight.
"We are not trying to do an impression of the last one, so yeah, I think Liz is like so genuinely naturally funny all the time anyway," she added.
Launched in 1976 on ABC, the original TV series, "Charlie's Angels", ran for five seasons with Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith playing private detectives working for their unseen boss, Charlie Townsend.
Sony Pictures later produced a film by the same name, starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu as angels.
The movie became a huge hit and went on .

Charlie's Angels' reboot is 'grounded and well intentioned', says Kristen Stewart

Actor Ashley Benson has revealed that she did not get paid for her 2013 film "Spring Breakers".
The 28-year-old actor told InStyle magazine that she is happy to work for free if she gets to collaborate with acclaimed directors.
"One (film) that I didn't get paid for  really, at all  was 'Spring Breakers', which turned out to be one of my favourite projects I've ever done," Benson said.
"In the indie film world, I would rather get paid (next to) nothing to work with someone like Harmony Korine and have an amazing experience and the outcome be an incredible film I'm really proud of," she added.
In Korine's "Spring Breakers", Benson starred alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Rachel Korine and James Franco.
The film, which is about four college girls who rob a bank to pay for a spring break trip to Florida, made over USD 30 million at the box office on its USD 5 million budget.

Ashley Benson says she 'didn't get paid' for 'Spring Breakers'

Hindi cinema veteran Dharmendra says he never felt the trappings of any image and every time he took up a role, he gave the glimpse of a new actor in him to the audience.
The original He-Man of Bollywood, who has inspired the likes of Salman Khan to take up working out, interestingly started off his career playing the common man roles in the '60s in films - "Anpadh", "Bandini", "Anupama" and "Aaya Saawan Jhoom Ke", among others.
Then came the '70s where the masses saw his desi macho man side in "Sholay" and "Dharam Veer", among other enjoyable parts in films like "Guddi", "Chupke Chupke", "Mera Gaon Mera Desh".
Once voted among the seven most good-looking men in the world, Dharmendra says though he was aware people used to call him a "Greek god", he still does not know what the term really encompasses.
"I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't believe I have an image.
"I don't know what it means to be a Greek god but people used to call me one. People have ...

Every time I came on screen, I broke my image: Dharmendra

Malaika Arora Khan will be seen grooving to the tunes of Vishal Bhardwaj for a special song in his upcoming film "Pataakha" and the dancing diva said she had a great time filming the track.
Celebrated poet-lyricist Gulzar has penned the lyrics of the song, which has been sung by Rekha Bhardwaj.
"It was great fun shooting for the song. I have immense respect for Vishal sir and Gulzar sahab. Rekha has sung the song. They have created magic in the past and I am very happy to be the part of this track. I love the title of the film and title of the song," Malaika told PTI.
"Pataakha" is a comedy-drama about two sisters, Badki and Chhutki, and is based on an acclaimed short-story by renowned writer Charan Singh Pathik.
Featuring Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover and Vijay Raaz, the film releases September 28, 2018.
Malaika, who was the showstopper for designer Anushree Reddy at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018, said she is completely against the beauty standards .

It was great fun shooting for Hello Hello': Malaika

It has been over a year since Shruti Haasan made her last appearance on the big screen and the actor says it was a conscious decision to stay away from the camera as she wanted to reassess her career.
Shruti, 32, who is the elder daughter of veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, says she took the decision to take a break to "reorganise" herself.
"I took a conscious decision to take a break for one year. I thought it was important to take a break and reassess what I wanted to do. I believe when you get in to a rut you need to reassess," Shruti told PTI.
The actor is now working on a Hindi as well as a Tamil movie and is venturing into production in a partnership with her mother.
"I am producing films and getting back into music full time. So, I needed to step back and kind of reorganize things. I believe it is important for an artiste to take some time off to be with themselves.
"I have been in films, but I always feel like an outsider. I think that's my strength and my weakness. But 

I always feel like an outsider: Shruti Haasan

Her rise in the movies as one of the best female actors of this generation and her sartorial fashion choices has made her a ramp favourite and Kangana Ranaut says as an aspiring actor she always had a vision that one day she will make it to the runway as a showstopper.
The 31-year-old actor, who played the role of a supermodel in Madhur Bhandarkar's critically-acclaimed film "Fashion", said as a kid the idea of walking the ramp always fascinated her and she used to practice it in front of the mirror.
"When I was young, I didn't had any guarantee that I will make it big in the entertainment industry. But I hoped that I will get accepted. I used to rehearse in the night. I was a science student and had the habit of working really hard.
"I used to wake up in the night nervous and stand in front of the mirror and impersonate the walk which I would see on Fashion TV. So, I remember working very hard and hoping that I will make it someday," Kangana told reporters on the sidelines of Lakme ..

Always hoped to get accepted: Kangana Ranaut

His performance in "October" was well-received by both the audiences as well as the critics and going forward Varun Dhawan says his aim is to pick characters which will give him opportunity to explore the "real" stories.
The 31-year-old actor, who will next be seen in "Sui Dhaaga: Made In India", said the film made him aware about the struggles Indian craftsmen go through to make their art survive.
"I want to do films which give me a reality check. After doing 'Sui Dhaga', my whole outlook towards designing as a profession has changed. I have so much more respect for people who create clothes and the artistes who do the work. It is not an easy job.
"I understand a lot more about what India's textile heritage is and I feel proud of it. It's an art and I have tremendous respect for the artistes behind it. The film has been an emotional journey and has made me really aware about the struggles these artistes have," Varun told PTI.
The actor plays the role of a tailor, Mauji, in the film ..

I want to do films which give me a reality check: Varun Dhawan

Neha Dhupia is all excited and overjoyed as she gears up to welcome a little one in the world soon.
The 37-year-old actor, who last evening announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Angad Bedi, said she is in the most beautiful phase of her life.
"It's amazing. I feel blessed that I am the chosen one actually giving life," Neha told PTI.
The actor today walked the ramp with her husband for Lakme Salon and designer Payal Singhal's show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 and the pregnancy glow was evident on her face.
Neha said she will take no time off throughout her pregnancy as she feels better when she is out working.
"A lot of people think that when you are in a situation, especially the one I'm in,
there are lots of people who work and caution around you and it is wonderful to see that love and care. I represent a certain section of women who believe in working.
When I come out and work, I feel even better about it. As a couple, we don't make .

I feel blessed: Neha Dhupia on pregnancy

Designer Masaba Gupta has announced her separation from filmmaker husband, Madhu Mantena.
The 29-year-old designer posted a statement on her official Instagram account, and said that she and Mantena have taken a trial separation from their marriage.
Masaba, the daughter of veteran actor Neena Gupta and her ex-husband and former West-Indian cricketer Sir Vivian Richard, had tied the knot with the filmmaker in 2015.
The couple they consulted their "parents and professionals" before taking the decision.
"The only thing we are ready to say for now is that what we both want out of life individually and separately is putting unnecessary pressure on the marriage and love that we share.
"Hence, we would like to take some time off from each other and our marriage to figure out for ourselves what we want out of this life," Masaba wrote in the post.
The couple has asked for privacy, saying they hope to find "reconciliation in our individual paths and dreams and hence this privacy is important ...

Masaba Gupta and filmmaker Madhu Mantena announce separation

Country star Miranda Lambert has revealed that she has split from boyfriend Evan Felker.
In an interview with The Tennessean, the 34-year-old singer said she is "happily single" and ready to move on to happy parts of her life.
"Love is a hard road sometimes and it's been a roller-coaster ride for me, but I'm definitely thankful for all the ups and downs because I've had some really good songs come out of it," Lambert said.
"You've got to take the bad parts and put them on paper and then move on to the happy parts," she added.
In May this year, there were reports that Lambert, who had broken up with Anderson East, is dating Felker of the Turnpike Troubadours band.
The country singer was previously married to Blake Shelton for four years.

Miranda Lambert is 'happily single'

Actor Gina Rodriguez is all set to direct an episode of CW's "Charmed" reboot.
The CW revamp of the hit 90s series centres on three sisters who discover their witch identity after their mothers death.
According to Variety, the "Jane the Virgin" star will be helming the 11th episode of the series, which will feature Madeleine Mantock, Melonie Diaz and Sarah Jeffery in the lead.
"I'm very excited about that opportunity and obviously very excited that I get to do it with three Latinas," Rodriguez said.
"It's really f**king awesome. It's going to be really exciting to see what that journey is," she added.
The "Charmed" reboot is set to premiere on The CW in October this year.

Gina Rodriguez to direct an episode of 'Charmed' reboot

Actor Courteney Cox will be guest starring in the ninth season of "Shameless".
The 54-year-old "Friends" star will play Jen Wagner, a famous actor with a past problem with alcohol who hires Lip (Jeremy Allen White) as her sober companion while she is in town.
Actor Katey Sagal will also be appearing in the upcoming ninth season.
Sagal, 64, best known for "Sons of Anarchy", will be having a recurring role as Ingrid Jones, a crazed psych patient that Frank (William H Macy) is immediately infatuated with when he encounters her in the ER.
The ninth season of "Shameless" will premiere on Showtime in September next year.

Courteney Cox to star in 'Shameless' season nine

Actor Dominic Monaghan has joined the cast of "Star Wars: Episode XI".
The 41-year-old actor, best known for his role in Peter Jackson's epic film trilogy "The Lord of the Rings", has been vocal about his dream of starring in a Star Wars movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film reunites Monaghan with "Lost" creator and executive producer, JJ Abrams, who co-wrote and is directing the Episode IX.
The details of his character have not been revealed by the studio.
Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver are expected to return.
This is Abrams' return as director - he helmed "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015) and was asked to come back to direct the latest installment after Colin Trevorrow exited following creative differences.

Dominic Monaghan to star in 'Star Wars: Episode IX'

Actor Emma Watson has come aboard the cast of Greta Gerwig's "Little Women".
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Beauty and the Beast" star will share screen space with Meryl Streep and Emma Stone in the big screen adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic.
The film also reunites Gerwig with her debut directorial "Lady Bird" actors, Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet.
Laura Dern, Florence Pugh and James Norton are also part of the cast.
The story follows sisters Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg and their mother in Civil War-era Massachusetts as they navigate first love and their first holiday without their father, a travelling minister.
Among many takes on celluloid, Alcott's book was last adapted into a feature in 1994, which starred Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Claire Danes, Kirsten Dunst and Christian Bale.

Emma Watson joins Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women'

Unlike his brother Ayushmann Khurana, a successful leading hero since six years, Aparshakti began his acting career with supporting roles and he says it was a conscious move as he does not want to fall in the ambit of the "nepotism" debate.
He entered the industry with films like Aamir Khan's "Dangal" and Karan Johar produced "Badrinath Ki Dulhania".
"If I would have entered the industry the way my brother did neither I would have been satisfied with my journey nor the audience would have been convinced. The challenge for me is to have a different journey than my brother.
"I've been patient enough to choose roles which don't, on the face of it, make me a star brother and I don't fall in the ambit of the nepotism debate," Aparshakti told PTI.
The actor says the decision to choose this path was mutual and conscious.
"I've deliberately taken a longer route. Ayushmann told me to do this, it was wise enough for an elder brother to make his younger brother understand that the journey is ...

Challenge is to have different journey than my brother: Aparshakti

The production on the third part of "Guardians of the Galaxy" series has been put on hold.
The development comes after James Gunn, who helmed the previous two entries of the series, was fired by the Disney Studio after a series of old offensive tweets made by the filmmaker resurfaced on social media.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios and Disney are "regrouping" in the aftermath of Gunn's firing.
The outlet also reported that a handful of crew members who had assembled in Los Angeles for pre-production have been dismissed.
The studio has reportedly told them that they free to look for other work.
Disney had recently reiterated its decision to sack Gunn despite a strong outpouring of support in defence of the filmmaker.
The "Guardians" cast, including Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana, had penned a letter calling for Gunn's reinstatement but studio has stood firm in its decision.
The third part was expected to go into production in early 2019, but the project has never been .

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' production put on temporary hold

Born to an actor mother who would often play melodramatic roles in Gujarati plays, veteran artiste Ratna Pathak Shah never quite liked the idea of being an actor.
She resented the fact that it was simply assumed she would be an actor owing to her mother, Dina Pathak's career, and it took her a while to realise that acting was where her heart lay.
"I was always taken along for my mother's shows, but I never enjoyed seeing them," Ratna said, adding that the backstage was her haunt.
She was speaking at a session at the ongoing Mountain Echoes literary festival here.
It was her introduction to theatre director and actor Satyadev Dubey that opened her eyes to the possibilities of what theatre could do.
"He did not rely on magic. He used texts that talked about issues that were around us, and discussed contemporary new ways of looking at the world.
"He did plays by writers like Mohan Rakesh and Girish Karnad, and would give them the most simple, without frill kind of styling," she ...

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