Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar, who made her Bollywood debut as Shahrukh Khan's love interest in "Fan", has joined the cast of Anubhav Sinha's next film "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai".
The film also stars Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Saurabh Shukla, Vinay Pathak , Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra .
"We've begun filming in Lucknow. It's an outstanding script written by Anubhav Sir and I am super excited to work with these powerhouse performers who have been on my wish list of actors to work with. It's a dream team for sure," Shriya said in a statement.
The young actor will also be seen in "Mirzapur", a web show produced by Excel Entertainment starring Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi among others.

Shriya Pilgaonkar to star Anubhav Sinha's next

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Legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj says there is no age to gain knowledge as evolution is a must for artistes to remain relevant.
The 88-year-old maestro, who has lent vocals for the upcoming biopic of Guru Nanak Dev titled, "Nanak Shah Fakir", said an artiste's age is reflected in the knowledge he or she possesses, not by the years they live.
"It is extremely important in every field to have knowledge and to practise. Your age won't be counted in terms of years but the knowledge you possess. As an artiste, you should never measure how much knowledge you're gaining.
"A wall will be created if you do so. You just keep on practising and then your knowledge will increase and it'll reflect in your singing," Jasraj told PTI in an interview.
Talking about his association with "Nanak Shah Fakir", whose music has been composed by Uttam Singh - known for composing songs for films such as "Dil To Pagal Hai" and "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" - Jasraj says it was Guru Nanak Dev's divine power ...

Artistes shouldn't measure knowledge they gain: Pt Jasraj

More and more filmmakers are looking at the digital medium as their new go-to platform, but the Hindi film industry is not worried.
The digital world may present new challenges but it is not a threat to films released in cinema halls, industry people say, stressing that the two mediums can coexist.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, one of the first stars from Bollywood to warm up to the digital medium, believes that though the times have changed and the younger generation prefers catching films or shows on their personal devices, a big screen has its own draw.
"Now youngsters do not watch stuff on TV; they see it on phone. But I would like to see 'Batman' or 'Baahubali' on the big screen," Khan states.
The 52-year-old actor's Red Chillies Entertainment and streaming service Netflix are working on an original series based on the book "Bard of Blood".
In India, the digital revolution began in 2012 when IIT Kharagpur graduate Arunabh Kumar started producing original and entertaining content on ..

Digital medium no threat to films released in halls: industry

Rajkummar Rao says he is unfazed by the newfound success as the actor aims at setting higher benchmarks in his career.
One of the most versatile and bankable performers of recent times, the 33-year-old actor feels success could sometimes also be a "trap".
Last year belonged to Rajkummar as the audience thoroughly enjoyed watching him in different avatars -- "Trapped", "Newton", "Bareilly Ki Barfi", "Behen Hogi Teri" and "Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana".
"I want to go higher in my career. This is not my best. My best is yet to come. My biggest high is just to be in front of the camera and be on a film set. Success, I feel, is a byproduct of whatever you are doing... Sometimes (success) it can be a trap," he told PTI in an interview.
Asked if he has now entered the A-league of actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Rajkummar says while the success of a movie is beyond his control, he is content to have the audience by his side.
"What I believe is to keep working. How a film ...

Success can be a trap: Rajkummar Rao

Singer Kylie Minogue says she knew she was not a marriage person, but got engaged because ''that's what people do''.
The 49-year-old singer split from her fiance Joshua Sasse last year, just six months after they got engaged, and she says she got ''swept up in the moment'', reported Contactmusic.
''Was I really going to get married? I had the ring on the finger, didn't I? But we hadn't actually planned a wedding. It was a beautiful moment and I loved it, but then, you know, as time goes on... What happened? It's complicated. To try to put it in a nutshell would not only be too difficult but unfair. 'Actually, I never thought I was the marrying kind.
"In my song 'A Lifetime to Repair' I say, 'I thought I'd settle down, a happy-ever-after princess...' I know for a lot of people that's where they want to end up but, for me, it never was. 'I guess I thought, 'That's what people do, maybe I'll give it a try.' 'But either it isn't for me or I was with the wrong person. I was swept up in the 

I was never the marrying kind: Kylie Minogue

American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger says singing allows her to "communicate and connect" with people.
The 39-year-old star says she uses her talent to express herself.
"The thing I love more than anything is singing. I feel like that's what I'm really gifted at. I feel I have a purpose when I sing and that's how I communicate and connect with people best. I can express my heart and my soul through that," Scherzinger told HELLO! magazine.
The singer, who became an international star during her time in The Pussycat Dolls, says performing on stage is her favourite thing.
"I've sung with everyone from Andrea Bocelli to Slash, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent - I love to sing all different styles. But whether I'm doing world tours or performing at the Hollywood Bowl or on TV, for me there is nothing quite like the magic of the stage.

Singing helps me to connect with people: Nicole Scherzinger

Singer -actor Jared Leto says he wants to see more women working in the music industry, both on stage and off.
The "Thirty Seconds to Mars" frontman said there is "disproportionate amount of talent" in the music industry.
"I would say it's a selfish thing because I realised that half the population of the world has probably a disproportionate amount of the talent. I grew up with a single mom who was really hard working. She put herself through college and nursing school. I recognise the value of people. And there absolutely needs to be more women on the road," Leto said.
The singer said he makes sure that there is a "really professional environment" backstage at his shows.
"Ah, I haven't thought about that before. We have a really professional environment, as you see backstage. You'll see a little bit of water and some muesli and people working really hard," he added.

Jared Leto wants more women to join music industry

Actor Kristen Bell believes it is "a lot of pressure" having a relationship in the spotlight.
The "Frozen" star, however, "highly doubts" she will ever split from husband  Dax Shepard.
"It is a lot of pressure. Well I'll tell you this, I highly doubt we will ever break up because we're just ... we're in too deep and I like him too much. Even when he's annoying I really like him. I'm still like, 'I still wanna be on the porch with you when I'm 80, but I really need you to get out of my face right now'," Bell said.
Speaking about Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan's split, she added, "But I also think we're not looking at the whole picture when we sort of idolise the relationship. Like those two, that may be a better path for both of them and they're both lovely people and they're still friends and that's OK.

It's a lot of pressure to maintain relationship in spotlight: Kristen Bell

Music mogul Jay-Z became headline fodder for cheating on his wife, Beyonce, and the rapper-singer believes they have tried to work on their relationship and are in a "better place today".
Speculation about the rapper's infidelity began in 2014 when a video surfaced of his sister-in-law Solange Knowles attacking him in an elevator. With Beyonce's 2016 record "Lemonade," which contained several semi-veiled references to cheating, those rumours gained steam.
Jay-Z finally admitted his transgression last year in a November interview with the New York Times's T Magazine.
During an appearance on "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman", Jay-Z said he did not have the emotional tools required for a marriage, but through Beyonce's support, he is working toward achieving them.
For a lot of us, especially where I grew up and men in general, we don't have emotional cues from when we were young. Our emotional cue is 'Be a man. Don't cry'. I can't see them coming down my eyes, so 

I believe we're in a better place today: Jay-Z opens up about cheating on Beyonce

Supermodel Heidi Klum says at the age of 44 she is not searching for the fountain of youth and is trying to embrace ageing.
The fashionista says she does not believe in holding onto the past and is fine with getting older.
"My nose would grow like Pinocchio's if I said that I didn't feel some pressure about ageing, as I am constantly asked about it. I'm in the public eye, and there's more scrutiny because of that. I can look at photos of when I was 24, and of course I am going to look different now at 44 and having had four children - but, again, it's about being comfortable with yourself and what you see in the mirror.
"I'm not trying to hold on to the past or searching for a fountain of youth. We are all going to age, so I'm trying to embrace that, but not without a bit of a fight. If I could go back in time, I would appreciate each moment more. When I was younger, I was always looking ahead and how to get there faster. Now I wish I had really been more present during each moment to 

I am trying to embrace ageing: Heidi Klum

Actor Emily Blunt says for the survival of a relationship it is important to communicate.
The 35-year-old star, who has kids Hazel, four, and Violet, 22 months, with her husband John Krasinski, says having an honest dialogue has kept her married life sorted.
"We've always been able to talk and discuss everything together. It's an advantage having someone who understands your profession. We also try to be very supportive of each other and we know that we always have each other to rely on and make each other feel very loved and appreciated. It's a beautiful thing," Blunt told OK! magazine.
The actor also praised her husband's parenting skills, revealing he has helped her to balance the demands of parenthood and her acting career.
"He's a very good father and that's been a great source of comfort to me. It's not easy pursuing a Hollywood career when raising young children. He's great at making sure there are always fresh bottles of milk and fresh food in the house. Just those little ...

Communication key to happy marriage, says Emily Blunt

Country singers Miranda Lambert and Anderson East have broken up after more than two years together.
The "Vice" singer, 34, hinted at the split when speaking about her experience with heartbreak  and how it has influenced her music  during a March concert in Knoxville.
"I make it my mission every single time I step on the stage that no matter what, no matter where I am, I want to make you feel everything you could possibly feel," Lambert had said.
"They have spent a lot of time apart, but potentially could end up back together. The love is still there," a source told Us Weekly.
The country singers first began dating in 2015 months after she and ex-husband Blake Shelton announced their divorce in July.
The following April, Lambert, 34, and East, 30, made their romance red carpet official at the 2016 ACMs.
Lambert and East no longer follow each other on Instagram and were last photographed together in public at the 2017 CMA Awards in November.

Miranda Lambert and Anderson East split

Rapper Cardi B revealed that she is pregnant on live television.
The rapper was performing her second song, "Be Careful," on "Saturday Night Live" when, outfitted in a form-fitting white dress, the camera panned out to reveal her baby bump.
Cardi B, who is engaged to Migos member Offset,had been dogged by rumours for some time.
In footage from backstage after the performance, Cardi B said "I'm finally free."
The "SNL" appearance came just after the release of the rapper's full length debut album.
This coming week, she will co-host "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Cardi B confirms pregnancy on 'Saturday Night Live'

Filmmaker Nikhil Advani's mother, Rekha, passed away this evening, a family source said.
The cause of her death was not immediately known.
The last rites will be performed tomorrow at Banganga, Nepean Sea Road, here at 1 pm, the source said.
Besides Nikhil, Rekha is survived by daughter Monisha and son Kunal.

Filmmaker Nikhil Advani bereaved

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan received a rousing welcome from his fans today as he arrived at his residence here from Jodhpur, where he was granted bail bya court in the 1998 black buck poaching case.
Earlier in the day, the actor walked out of the Jodhpur Cenral Jail after a sessions court granted him bail in the two-decades-old case, in which he has been sentenced to a five-year prison term.
Delirious fans burst fire crackers and danced to the chants of "Swag Se Karenge Salman Ka Swagat" as the 52-year-old actor reached his residence in the Galaxy Apartments in suburban Bandra at around 8.10 pm from the Mumbai airport.
After spending two nights in the jail, the actor took a private jet from Jodhpur at around 5.50 pm and landed in Mumbai at about 7.10 pm.
Fans danced amidst chants of "Welcome Bhai" and "Salman, Salman" as he made his way into his residence.
Soon after he reached his first-floor flat, Salman appeared in the balcony with his long-time bodyguard, Shera, and waived at .

Jubilant fans welcome Salman as he arrives at 'Galaxy'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan arrived at his house here this evening amid bursting of crackers and wild celebrations by fans, hours after getting bail in the 1998 black buck poaching case from a Jodhpur court.
The 52-year-old actor today walked out of the Jodhpur jail after a sessions court granted him bail in the two-decades-old case, in which he was given a five-year prison sentence. He spent two nights in the jail.
Salman reached his residence in the Galaxy Apartments in suburban Bandra around 8 pm.
The moment he reached home, the jubilant fans who had gathered outside his residence started bursting fire crackers amid screams of "welcome bhai".
Wearing a black T-shirt, a pair of jeans and a cap, Salman was seen siting on the front seat of his car. On his way home from the Mumbai airport, he was accompanied by his long-time bodyguard, Shera.
He later came to the balcony of his apartment and waved at the fans.
According to sources, the actor took a private jet from Jodhpur that ...

'Swag se swagat' for Salman on homecoming

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan today walked out the Jodhpur jail after a sessions court here granted him bail in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in which he was given a five-year prison sentence.
Immediately after his release, 52-year-old Khan, who spent two nights in the jail, was driven under police escort to the Jodhpur airport from where he was flown to Mumbai in a special plane, a police official said.
Khan was allowed to leave the jail after the prison authorities received the bail documents, the official said. The actor's long-time bodyguard Shera accompanied him to the airport.
Hundreds of the actor's fans, who gathered outside the Jodhpur Central Jail, burst fire crackers and sang songs from his films as he walked out of the prison. The police had made tight security arrangements.
The fans, who were carrying garlanded posters of Khan, raised slogans like "Salman zindabad", "Salman tum sangharsh karo, hum tumhare saath hai". A few fans even chased the actor's cavalcade for ..

Salman released from jail after getting bail in poaching case, fans

Iconic film "Titanic" is set to have a special screening on a 88-year-old real-life ocean liner, that was built, like the Titanic, for the Cunard/White Star Line.
On April 21, Alamo Drafthouse and Rolling Roadhouse are screening the 1997 blockbuster on board The Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, California, to watch the film, reported Entertainment Weekly.
"We will never let go of the story of Jack, Rose, and the 'Ship of Dreams'. So we can't wait to celebrate this landmark film in the most amazing way imaginable," Henri Mazza, Alamo Drafthouse Vice President of Large Events, said in a statement.
After 1001 crossings of the Atlantic, The Queen Mary is now a hotel and museum. As part of the experience, ticket holders will also receive a self-guided tour of the ship, as well as access to the museum and a look at the Titanic exhibit.

'Titanic' to be screened on ocean liner

In a relief to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, a sessions court here today granted him bail in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in which he was sentenced to five years in jail.
District and Sessions Judge Ravindra Kumar Joshi also allowed 52-year-old Khan's application for suspension of sentence for a month against his conviction.
Khan, who spent two nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail after his sentencing on Thursday, was granted bail on a bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties of like amount, defence counsel Mahesh Bora said, adding he is likely to be released from prison this evening once the papers are ready and sent to the jail authorities.
The judge asked the actor to appear before the court after a month on May 7 when it will hear his plea for suspension of sentence.
Earlier in the day, the judge heard the arguments of the prosecution and the defence which lasted about an hour and pronounced the order at around 3 pm, a defence counsel said.
Khan's sisters - Alvira and Arpita - were 

Salman Khan gets bail in blackbuck poaching case

Paramount has pushed the release date of "Terminator" movie by three months.
The studio said the move is not related to Arnold Schwarzenegger's open-heart surgery last week, reported Variety.
The studio is changing the release date of the untitled movie from July 26, 2019, to November 22, 2019.
Paramount said that the date change had been in the works prior to Schwarzenegger undergoing the emergency procedure at a Los Angeles hospital.
Linda Hamilton will be returning as Sarah Connor, with Schwarzenegger also on board to reprise the role of his iconic cyborg.
The sequel will be produced by Skydance and series creator James Cameron.
According to Cameron, the movie, directed by Tim Miller, will be a direct sequel to "Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Terminator' reboot release postponed

Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone showed up in Philadelphia at the statue of his famed character Rocky Balboa to place a commemorative plaque and struck the classic arms-raised pose.
"This is a dedication of a plaque that was made for the statue 12 years ago, but believe it or not, it had been missed placed," Stallone wrote in an Instagram post featuring video of himself and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at the statue.
"Well, it was found and I want to thank the Mayor Jim Kenney and his staff, the Philadelphia Police Department, and of course the loyal fans that braved the cold. Keep punching, Philly," he added.
The plaque contains a version of a quote from 2006's "Rocky Balboa": "It's not how hard you hit, it's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward  that's how winning is done."
It is dedicated to "the great city of Philadelphia and brotherhood of its people."
Stallone was filming for "Creed 2" in Philadelphia. The star, along with Michael B Jordan, and Tessa ...

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