Every time Rajkummar Rao decides he will do only two films a year, but the "greedy" actor says he cannot let go of a good script as everyone is replaceable in the industry.
Last year, Rajkummar had as many as six releases with films such as "Trapped", "Bareilly Ki Barfi" and "Newton".
The actor began 2018 with "Omerta", followed by "Fanney Khan" and is geared up for his third release, "Stree", a horror comedy directed by Amar Kaushik.
Rajkummar says he finds it impossible to refuse a good film and hence ends up doing it.
"Whenever I think I'm going to do two films a year, I get another wonderful story, like 'Stree', and I'm like wow! Everybody is replaceable, nobody is irreplaceable here. If I'm going to say no to it because I want to do two films a year and sit at home, someone else will," he says.
"I am a greedy actor, I want all the scripts to come to me. So I do all the good films which come my way, even if it means I'll rest a little less. Every time I think I'm going to take it .

Nobody is irreplaceable in Bollywood: Rajkummar Rao

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Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman have completed the shooting of the second season of "Big Little Lies".
The actors, who are also attached with the HBO show as executive producers, took to Instagram to make the announcement, in which they gave a special shout-out to director Andrea Arnold.
Witherspoon shared a montage of images featuring herself alongside Kidman and co-stars Meryl Streep, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz and Laura Dern.
"Feeling so grateful to my #BigLittleLies family on our last day of shooting Season 2! You have all inspired me, supported me, made me laugh & cry. Making the second season even more exciting than the last (I can't wait for y'all to see it!) Thank you @HBO and our amazing Director Andrea Arnold! Big love to my sisters @nicolekidman @lauradern @shailenewoodley @zoeisabellakravitz and #MerylStreep," she wrote.
Kidman shared a picture in which she can be seen wearing a T-shirt which has names of the show's five main characters' names - Celeste & ...

Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman wrap 'Big Little Lies' season two

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed concern over the "frightening" situation in Kerala where 197 people have lost their lives and 36 are missing since August 8 due to floods and landslides.
The deadliest deluge in Kerala in close to a century has battered the scenic state, with its infrastructure, standing crops and tourism facilities severely hit.
The 75-year-old actor took to Twitter and urged people to contribute to relief fund for the state.
"The devastation caused by incessant rain in Kerala is frightening! Hundreds and thousands of our sisters and brothers are in deep anguish!" Bachchan wrote.
"We must do all we can to contribute as much as we can towards the needs of the people of Kerala... I have... You must too..." he added.
Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Anushka Sharma, among others also tweeted support for the state and its people.
Hrithik wrote, "The situation in Kerala is critical. Help is required. .

Amitabh Bachchan and other celebs urge people to help flood-hit Kerala

Rhea Chakraborty is all set to turn showstopper for designer Urvashi Joneja at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018.
The designer will showcase her collection titled 'AWAY' at the fashion extravaganza.
Joneja's clothing line focuses on celebrating the essence of women who have shattered the glass ceiling.
'AWAY' will showcase "power dressing gets a feminine twist with intricate geometric and graphic prints juxtaposed with applique and embroidery".
"Being the classic girl-next-door, Rhea is someone every girl can relate to easily. She completely resonates the ideology of a self-made girl who's gone beyond the norms to achieve great success. She represents the modern, independent girl and I couldn't have asked for a better muse to showcase this collection," Joneja said in a statement.
Rhea added, "I've always admired Urvashi's take on empowering silhouettes for women of all shapes and sizes along with her intricate detailing.
"Since this season's collection 'AWAY' takes ..

Rhea Chakraborty to walk for Urvashi Joneja

Eva Longoria says she cannot wait to get back into shape after she gave birth to son Santiago recently.
The "Desperate Housewives" star, who became a proud parent with husband Jose Antonio Baston on June 19, said though she is not in a "rush" to hit the gym soon, she has missed working out.
"I can't wait to get back to working out. To be almost a year without exercise or serious exercise is very hard. I'm a runner and I haven't been able to run in so long.
"So I'm looking forward to that, but I'm not in any rush. I'm really enjoying this moment, this postpartum moment of just feeling him and supporting him," Longoria told HOLA! USA.
The 43-year-old actor said she is enjoying motherhood but wary about having another child any time soon.
"I don't know who would think of another one after just coming out of labour. Like, who would do this again? This was so hard and painful! No, right now we're just enjoying this blessing. Can't get greedy when it comes to your blessings," she said.

Can't wait to get back to working out: Eva Longoria

Kajol believes despite being a part of major commercial films, she successfully managed to avoid getting trapped into a particular image and it has held her in good stead with the audiences.
Coming from a film background, there were expectations from her but Kajol said she was adamant about doing films on her own terms.
"When I first entered the film industry, there were expectations of me, of who I was and related to. Like Tanuja's daughter, Nutan's niece and Shobana Samarth's grand daughter. I had to live up to that lineage but I never took it seriously. Whether I succeeded or not, I did it on my own.
"I can do whatever I want. Nobody will stand up and say that we did not expect this from her as I do lot of stuff that is unexpected," she told PTI in an interview.
The actor said even at the height of her career, she did not follow the number game or ran after money.
"I never thought it (being number one) was a slot worth fighting for. What am I going to do with that? In the long run, 

Being wanted and respected feels good: Kajol

Sophie Turner says she is excited to welcome her "future sister-in-law" Priyanka Chopra to the Jonas family.
Priyanka, who made her relationship official with American singer Joe Jonas yesterday after a pooja ceremony held at the actor's residence in Mumbai, ending months of speculation about their relationship.
The "Game of Thrones" star, who is engaged to Nick's elder brother, Joe, congratulated the couple.
"Wow. First I'm blessed with an incredible future brother-in-law, and now such an beautiful, inside and out, future sister-in-law. I'm so excited to welcome you into the family @priyankachopra. I love you both @nickjonas," the 22-year-old actor wrote on Instagram alongside Priyanka and Nick's photo.
Joe, 29, also shared his excitement and shared the same picture again on his Twitter account.
"I couldn't be happier for my brother. Welcome to the family @priyankachopra We love you (sic)" he wrote.
Today, the "Quantico" star thanked her family, friends and all those who wished her ..

Sophie Turner welcomes Priyanka Chopra to Jonas family

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has started shooting for the 10th season of his hit game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati".
In a new blog post, the 75-year-old actor reminisced about the early days of his hit show that started its journey back in 2000.
"The first day of shoot for KBC... and the apprehensions and nervous energy eating up the intestines... It's been 18 years of KBC in India and the 10th season... A majority of which have been associated with me... Seems strange but there it is..." Bachchan wrote.
"The location the crew the stage the meetings the references and the briefings .. all form such a vast variety of creative input that it is difficult to ignore even the smallest of suggestions..." he added.
The veteran actor said that though shooting for the show has been a "daunting" and "most arduous" task, he still believes that the continued support from the audiences "is enough reason to be there even after 18 years of its existence".
"To know and meet the people of my land, from ...

Bachchan starts shooting for 'KBC' 10th season, remembers game show's early days

Thomas Mann has been roped in to voice star in Disney's live-action/CG hybrid remake of 1955 classic "Lady and the Tramp".
According to Variety, the 26-year-old actor will play the role of Lady's human owner, Jim Dear, who decides to get rid of the titular cocker spaniel after the birth of their child.
"Westworld" star Tessa Thompson is lending her voice to Lady's part, while Justin Theroux will be voicing for Tramp.
Other cast members include Ashley Jensen and Kiersey Clemons.
The studio has hired Charlie Bean to helm the remake with Andrew Bujalski's script.
Brigham Taylor will produce the project, which will be exclusively available on Disney's digital streaming service scheduled to be launched late next year.
The 1955 classic followed two dogs, an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel named Lady and a street-smart, downtown stray mongrel called the Tramp, as they embark on many romantic adventures.

Thomas Mann joins Disney's 'Lady and the Tramp'

Family members and close friends of actor Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas attended a party hosted by the couple after sealing their relationship with an engagement ceremony.
The couple got engaged yesterday at Priyanka's residence in Juhu. Five priests conducted the puja ceremony that began at around 10.30 am and lasted for about four hours.
Those who attended the private event included Priyanka's sister Parineeti Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sidharth Roy Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Arpita Khan, Mushtaq Sheikh, and Shrishti Behl.
Industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita too joined the festivities.
Priyanka confirmed the news about her engagement on the social media along with some photos of the ceremony. She hasn't revealed the wedding date yet.
While the actor wore a yellow Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla salwar suit, Nick donned an ivory kurta churidar.
Nick and his family including his parents and brothers arrived in the city on Thursday night.

Ambani, Bhansali attend Priyanka's engagement party

Actor John Abraham today called upon filmmakers to concentrate on Kashmir's positivity and beauty instead of its politics, saying it is the responsibility of the film industry to make sure they show the state in a positive light.
"Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places in the world, which needs to be presented in a good way. I have read about Kashmir and know its history since 1947.
"I know the situation and how things are here. I understand everything. I understand the political process also. Instead of concentrating on politics in Kashmir, the filmmakers must concentrate on its beauty. We must promote the culture of Kashmir," John told reporters at Gulmarg.
The actor is currently shooting at the famous ski-resort in north Kashmir's Baramulla district for espionage thriller "Romeo Akbar Walter" ("RAW"), which also stars Jackie Shroff.
John said as a producer he will make sure that the state is shown in positive light in his films.
"I am also producer and have produced films in ..

Filmmakers must promote the culture of Kashmir: John Abraham

USA Network has given a series order to "Treadstone", a show based in the Jason Bourne universe.
The studio had ordered a pilot for the series in April this year and now it has greenlit the project, reported Variety.
It will follow fictional CIA black ops program Operation Treadstone, which was the program that created superspy Jason Bourne, which played by actor Matt Damon in four films.
The covert program uses behaviour modification protocol to turn recruits into nearly superhuman assassins.
The first season of the series will follow sleeper agents across the globe as they are mysteriously "awakened" to resume their deadly missions.
The series is expected to go into production next year.

USA Orders Jason Bourne-universe series 'Treadstone'

In his latest media outburst, Meghan Markle's father has attacked the British royal family for their secrecy and likened them to secret cults like Scientology.
Thomas Markle, who has previously criticised the royals for cutting him out of his daughter's life since her marriage to Prince Harry earlier this year,said the royals are "cult-like" who may even have secret handshakes.
Speaking to the Sun' newspaper from his home in Mexican town Rosarito, the 74-year-old former Hollywood lighting director said:They (the UK royal family) are either like Scientologists or the Stepford family. If they hear anybody say anything they just lock the doors. They need to speak up! They are cult-like  like Scientology  because they are secretive.
"They close the door, pull the shades down and put their fingers in their ears so they don't have to hear. Maybe they have a secret handshake too! You cannot ask a question of them  as they won't answer, he added.
The Church of Scientology is controversial for 

Meghan Markle's father likens UK royal family to secret cult

Actor Dave Bautista, one of the most prominent voices against the firing of director of James Gunn from "Guardians of the Galaxy" series, has compared Disney Studios with US President Donald Trump.
Sharing a story that criticized the studio for its decision to not rehire Gunn, the 49-year-old actor made a reference to Trump's campaign and presidential slogan.
"Thanks Disney!! Making America Great Again" he wrote.
Wrestler-turned-actor had earlier said it will be"pretty nauseating" to work for Disney after they fired the filmmaker.
"I will do what I'm legally obligated to do but @Guardians without @JamesGunn is not what I signed up for. GOTG w/o @JamesGunn just isn't GOTG. It's also pretty nauseating to work for someone who'd empower a smear campaign by fascists #cybernazis. That's just how I feel," the actor had replied to fan who asked him whether he will be ok being part of the franchise without Gunn.
Disney recently reconfirmed its decision to let go of the filmmaker.
Gunn was ...

Dave Bautista compares Disney to Donald Trump

Actor Sarah Drew has opened up about her exit from the popular show "Grey's Anatomy".
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 37-year-old actor, who played Dr April Kepner for nine seasons on the ABC medical drama, said it was "painful" when her character was written-off from the show.
"I was let go during an episode where I was shadowing Kevin McKidd (who stars as Owen and regularly directs episodes). It was in the afternoon and I went back to my trailer and I did my crying and called my people. A whole bunch of people came into my trailer to give me hugs and cry with me and tell me they were so sad I was leaving," she said.
Drew said she was told that show had too many characters and it needed to downsize so the main cast all had time to have their stories told.
"I was told that the show had too many characters and that they needed to downsize because they couldn't service all of the characters effectively. They didn't want any of us to be left in the background and not ...

Sarah Drew talks about her exit from 'Grey's Anatomy'

HBO's first-ever superhero series 'Watchmen" has received a series order.
The project is based on the characters from the DC Comics property and will be developed by writer Damon Lindelof.
The series, however, will not be a straight adaption of Alan Moore's graphic novel, previously translated for 2009 film by Zack Snyder.
The studio also unveiled a star-studded cast for the series which includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr and others.
It will be set in an alternate history where "superheroes" are treated as outlaws. The series will embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.
Lindelof will write and executive produce, with Nicole Kassell directing the pilot and executive producing.
Stephen Williams will also direct and executive produce, with Joseph Iberti and Tom Spezialy also executive producing.
The series is produced for HBO by White Rabbit in association with ...

HBO gives series order to 'Watchmen'

Vineet Kumar Singh, whose latest film "Gold" released recently, says he is open to the idea of taking up roles in both small independent features and mainstream commercial cinema.
The 38-year-old actor, who earned critical praise for "Mukkabaaz" earlier this year, believes that as long as a person is doing good work, it does not matter whether he is acting in independent films or big-budget commercial projects.
"When you do a big film it reaches more people it helps you as an actor. After 'Gold' released people are watching 'Mukkabaaz'. When more people see you, you become more popular.
"The benefit as an actor is that, then you do a commercial film and you can also continue to be part of that and do small films as well," Vineet, who has also acted in critically acclaimed films like "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Ugly", told PTI.
Vineet says his aim has always been to do good films and play strong roles.
"I am not here for survival and settlement. I would have become doctor and opened a ...

I am not in Bollywood for survival: Vineet Kumar Singh

Actor Aditi Rao Hydari is all set to turn showstopper for designer Jayanti Reddy's label at the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018.
The designer will showcase her collection titled 'The Twilight Zone' at the fashion extravaganza.
Reddy's collection aims to capture that fleeting magical moment before day ends and night begins.
The clothing range will discover "that moment when it feels like anything is possible, when everything is suffused in the warm glow of twilight".
Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 runs from August 22 to 26.

Aditi Rao Hydari to walk for Jayanti Reddy at LFW

Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas
officially announced their engagement after a pooja ceremony held at the actor's residence here, ending months of speculation about their relationship.
Both Priyanka and her beau declared their love for each other on their Instagram pages after the ceremony.
Priyanka shared a photo from the ceremony where she is seen embracing Nick.
"Taken.. With all my heart and soul.." she captioned the photo on Instagram.
Jonas, 25  also shared the same photo on Instagram and called Priyanka "Future Mrs. Jonas. My heart. My love."
However, the couple, who were strictly private about their relationship, have not announced a date for their wedding.
The priest, who conducted the pooja at Priyanka's residence, said it was for peace and their well-being.
"The puja started a little over 10.30 and it lasted for about four hours. We performed Grah Shanti, Ganesh Puja, Aarti and havan. It was done for their peace and well being. They both looked very nice ...

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas announce engagement after ceremony in Mumbai

Osian's Group has set up what is billed as the country's first auction house catering to vintage, classic and racing automobiles.
The division in Mumbai will be inaugurated formally along with an auction in October.
Besides cars, the auction house will also be a source to bid for automotive art, artefacts, mascots, vintage advertisements, catalogues and brochures, film posters, rare toy model cars and related memorabilia, a statement said.
Automotive expert Gautam Sen will head the automobile auction house division.
"This is an attempt to fill the void in India. The dominance of Europe and America in this market is evident but with India's captive 5,000 plus vintage and classic cars, given the unsurpassed patronage of the Indian rajas and maharajas, there is a genuine potential of new inroads into the subject," said Sen.
Talking about the auction house, Osian's Group chairman Neville Tuli said, "We believe that the interest and investment in historic vehicles and artifacts in India ...

Osian's Group sets up automobile auction division

Actor Renee Zellweger has signed on to star in the Netflix's new drama series "What/If".
The 10-episode series hails from "Revenge" and "Swingtown" creator Mike Kelley and executive producer Robert Zemeckis, the streaming giant said in a statement.
It will explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.
Each season of the anthology series will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
Zellweger,49, will play a character named Ann in the social thriller.
Kelley will also serve as an executive producer alongside Melissa Loy, Alex Gartner, Charles Roven and Jack Rapke.

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