Varun Dhawan says the critical  and commercial success of his films gave him the confidence  to take risks.
The actor, who has now teamed up with director Shoojit  Sircar for his upcoming film "October", says he does not  discriminate between genres.
"Success gives you more confidence, only if something  works then people want you to come back to it again. I never  see it as an art or commercial film, for me it's either a good  film or bad," Varun says in an interview with PTI.
The actor says after doing "Judwaa 2", Sircar's film came  as a big challenge for him.
"The kind of film that Shoojit makes, challenges every  actor. I had great time working with him. It is a very special  film and it is close to my heart.
"The way the film comes across... It has a very strong  message."
A Rising Sun Films' production, the slice-of-life love  story is written by Shoojit's frequent collaborator Juhi  Chaturvedi.
Newbie Banita Sandhu has been cast opposite Varun in  the movie, which is set to ...

Success gives you confidence to try new things: Varun Dhawan

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Hollywood star Halle Berry's next  stop on her India trip was the beautiful state of Kerala.
The 51-year-old Oscar winner shared a picture of a wine  glass on her Instagram with backwaters in the backdrop.
"Time to WINE down," she captioned the photo.
Berry started her journey across India with Mumbai being  her first destination.
She had posted a picture of herself walking in the Colaba  suburbs.
Berry said she was grateful to be in India.
"Sometimes the universe puts us in places where our souls  most need to be in order to see more clearly. So grateful to  be here!," she had posted during her time in Mumbai.

Halle Berry's rejuvenation trip to Kerala

Actor Ashley Judd, one of the  first people to open up about Harvey Weinstein's sexual  misconduct, is reportedly writing a new memoir where she will  detail her experiences in the industry.
In her first memoir, "All That Is Bitter & Sweet", 49-  year-old actor talked about her dysfunctional childhood and  her struggle with depression.
She also revealed that she was molested by an older man  when she was a child.
Judd recently went on record to describe her meeting with  Weinstein in the first expose by The New York Times. She said  the disgraced producer had called her to his hotel room and  offered to give her a massage and eventually propositioned  her.
Judd said he asked her whether she would watch him take a  shower?
"I said no, a lot of ways, a lot of times, and he always  came back at me with some new ask. It was all this bargaining,  this coercive bargaining," she said.
Judd said escaped the situation and went on to star in  two Weinstein films - without any reports of ...

Ashley Judd to pen a new memoir

Vikramaditya Motwane's next  directorial venture starring Harshvardhan Kapoor will release  next year on May 25.
The yet-untitled project is set in Mumbai and focuses on  a young man's quest for revenge, and the discovery that he is  destined for much bigger things.
"The story explores love, friendship, anger and heroism  and its relevance in today's times. It's been with me for a  very long time and I'm delighted at the way it's turned out.  The action sequences are awesome and I can't wait for the  audience to see it," Motwane said in a statement.
The film has some intense action and well-crafted hand  combat fights, which have been designed by an international  crew. The movie has been shot at various locations in and  around Mumbai.
Amit Trivedi has composed the music for the film, while  Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics.
Reliance Entertainment and Eros International have come  together to release the movie with Phantom Films.

Motwane's film with Harshvardhan to release in May next year

Shakira has called off four  more shows from her El Dorado World Tour due to strained vocal  cords.
The 40-year-old singer took to Instagram to inform her  fans about the development.
"I'm very sorry to inform you all that I won't be able to  sing on the 10th and 11th in Paris, the 12th in Antwerp, or  the 14th in Amsterdam, but we are working on confirming new  dates.
"At the moment I'm concentrating on full recovery to be  able to share with you all this show that I've so enjoyed  preparing and of which I am very proud," Shakira wrote.
The "Hips Don't Lie" hitmaker had already cancelled the  first gig of the trek.
El Dorado tour, which was set to start on November 8, is  now scheduled to kick-start on November 16 at Park & Suites  Arena in Montpellier, France.

Shakira postpones four more shows due to vocal strain

Hollywood has not been shy in  turning its award shows into a politically-charged spectacle  to address the issues at hand.
But at the ninth Governors Awards this year, the Academy  of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences steered clear of  discussing the sexual harassment scandal that continues to  rock the industry, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
After multiple allegations of sexual misconduct levelled  against media mogul Harvey Weinstein a month ago, newer and  more significant names such as James Toback, Kevin Spacey,  Dustin Hoffman, Brett Ratner an Louis C K have joined the list  and still counting.
Unlike the explosive Golden Globes, Emmys and Tonys, the  awards saw the fraternity bestow honorary Oscars on five  legends - Donald Sutherland, Agnes Varda, Charles Burnett,  Owen Roizman and Alejandro G Inarritu.
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg echoed the sentiment,  "Tonight, we all aspire to reach higher. We all aspire to  dream bigger tonight - to be greater."
If at all, ...

H'wood avoids sex harassment scandals at Governors Awards

Lorde, the singer-song writer  from New Zealand is going to perform at the Australian  recording industry's flagship gala later this month, where  she is also shortlisted for best international artiste award.
The "Royals" hitmaker who performed last at the ARIA's in  2013, will use this performance as the finale to the  Australian leg of her 'Melodrama' world tour, reported  Billboard.
The tour that wraps up on November 26 at Sidney Myer  Music Bowl in Melbourne is currently winding its way in New  Zealand.
The 21-year-old star will be joined by British singer  Harry Styles, indigenous hip-hop duo A B Original, pop singer  Jessica Mauboy and electronic acts Peking Duk and Pnau, at the  upcoming 31st edition of the ARIAs.

Lorde all set to perform at ARIA Awards 2017

Actor Vidyut Jamwal's upcoming film  "Junglee", directed by Hollywood filmmaker Chuck Russell, will  hit the screens on October 19, 2018.
The film revolves around Ashwath, born and brought up in  the jungles of Kerala. Much to his animal-activist father's  disappointment, Ashwath goes on to become a big-shot  veterinarian in the big city of Mumbai.
When Ashwath returns to Kerala after years he decides to  expose and fight against the elephant poaching racket in the  country.
The project is produced by Junglee Pictures.

Vidyut's film with Chuck Russell to release in October 2018

Actor Jessica Biel has said being  a mother to her two-year-old son, Silas, is a stressful job  and it is making her "crazy".
The 35-year-old actor, who shares her only child with  actor-singer husband Justin Timberlake, said motherhood is  taking a toll on her, reports Daily Telegraph.
"This might sound really terrible, but it's the truth.  Having a child, I have never experienced more emotions in all  my life, anger being one of them. Simply put, sometimes your  two-year-old makes you crazy," says Biel.
The actor says she is eagerly waiting for Timberlake to  perform at the Super Bowl half-time show in February.
"It's going to be good. I guess I could be a little bit  biased, but I think he puts on the best show of anybody. "I'm  just excited for him to have a really incredible place to  perform and play some great stuff," she says.

Motherhood is making Jessica Biel 'crazy'

Gal Gadot believes Princess  Diana had a lot in common with her onscreen avatar of Wonder  Woman.
The 32-year-old star said it is easy for people to relate  with the superhero as she is compassionate and her approach  towards life is similar to the Princess of Wales, reported  Glamour magazine.
"I remember a quote from Princess Diana where she hit the  nail on the head. She said she worked from the heart and not  the head and I think that Wonder Woman, Diana Prince, is the  same.
"I know one Diana was real and the other isn't, but  Wonder Woman is such a great character because she works from  the heart," Gadot said.
The "Justice League" star believes Wonder Woman is a  great female role model.
"We are so exposed all our lives to amazing male  superheroes and never to one really good female superhero and  I think Wonder Woman really captures the beauty of what it  means to be a woman.

Princess Diana was like Wonder Woman: Gal Gadot

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan said  marriages are a wonderful event that bring the family  together.
The 75-year-old actor, who attended a wedding in the  family recently, said such occasions are bittersweet in  nature.
"Marriages are such a wonderful event in the family...  The rituals the festive occasion the relatives not seen in  ages the happiness and smiles of all the songs of old and of  tradition the feats and laughter the teasing and game plays  with the bride and the groom... Endless... And then suddenly  it all comes to an end..." Bachchan wrote alongside a series  of pictures from the wedding.
The "Pink" star also wrote about how the atmosphere was  filled with joy and laughter.
"The father of the bride gives away his daughter to her  new home... The joy of giving... The blessing of those that  receive her... And the additions to the family .. welcomed  with tradition folk songs and gaiety..." he added.

Marriages are wonderful: Amitabh Bachchan

Adam Driver says "Star Wars"  makers have not yet warned him to keep the details about the  film a secret and he finds it "unbelievable".
Driver will reprise his role of Kylo Ren in the  upcoming film, "The Last Jedi", reported GQ magazine.
"There's probably something in my contract. I don't  know - but it's kind of unbelievable that no one has told me,  'Don't say anything'. It's just implicitly understood."
When asked whether the fans will get to see Kylo  without his signature mask, he said, "I can answer that.  You'll see it off in the new trailer so I'm not giving  anything away.

Adam Driver has not been told to keep mum about 'Star Wars'

Steve Aoki said producing EDM  music was never his career goal.
The 39-year-old DJ, told GQ magazine, that he was  previously a member of a hardcore group called This Machine  Kills, and their aim was to make the world a better place.
"I wanted to change things. I've encountered my fair  share of prejudice and racism on my way through life and  addressing those injustices has long been a passion," Aoki  said.
The singer said that his career in the music business and  his stardom makes it harder for him to get the message  across, though he still tries.

Steve Aoki never planned an EDM career

Actor Shahid Kapoor has said no  female actor has been signed on to star opposite him in his  forthcoming film "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" as of now.
There were reports that Katrina Kaif had met director  Shree Narayan Singh for the narration and gave her nod for the  film.
Asked about pairing with Katrina for the movie, Shahid  said, "No heroine has been decided for that film yet. Once  it's finalised I'll let you know."
The film will revolve around a common man's fight  against power distribution companies in the country.
Shahid will reportedly portray the role of a lawyer, who  raises his voice against these organisations.
He was speaking to reporters at the GQ Fashion Nights.
When the actor was asked if his wife Mira Rajput gives  him inputs on fashion, Shahid quipped, "Does a wife not give  input in any area? Wives are involved in everything. We are  partners in life and we advice each other on everything."
Shahid also opened up about "Jab We Met", which  completed 10 years ...

No female lead decided for 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' yet: Shahid

Country singer Carrie Underwood  broke her wrist and suffered other injuries after falling  outside her Nashville home on November 10.
A statement from the singer's spokesperson said she has  been treated and released from a hospital, reported The  Tennessean.
"On Friday night, Carrie Underwood took a hard fall on  some steps outside her home. While there were no life-  threatening injuries, she was taken to the hospital to be  treated. She sustained multiple injuries including a broken  wrist and some cuts and abrasions from the fall," her  representative said in a statement.
The representative added that the singer's husband,  former NHL player Mike Fisher, 37, "was able to make it back  into town that night to be with her and she was released from  the hospital."
Underwood took to social media to thank fans for their  support after news of her accident spread.
"Thanks so much for all the well wishes everybody. I'll  be alright... might just take some time... glad I've got the  best 

Carrie Underwood injured after fall outside Nashville home

"Supergirl" star Melissa  Benoist is calling for Hollywood to change for better after  series showrunner Andrew Kreisberg was accused of sexual  harassment by multiple women.
Benoist released a statement on Twitter after Kreisberg  was suspended by Warner Bros TV Group as the studio conducts  an investigation of multiple allegations of sexual harassment  against him.
"I am a woman who leads a show that supports equality and  feminism, empowerment, and fighting for what is right. Sadly,  the show and my career are part of an industry that doesn't  always mirror these sentiments.
"When people commit crimes or harass others they should  always be held accountable  no matter what industry they work  in or how much power they wield. So this week, I'll head back  to Supergirl even more committed to being a part of changing  the norm by listening when people speak up, and refusing to  accept an environment that is anything less than a safe,  respectful and collaborative space," she ...

Melissa Benoist calls for harassers to be held accountable

The Australian Academy has  revoked an award to disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein  that it intended to give him in 2013.
Weinstein was announced as the first recipient of an  outreach award at a time when the Australian Academy of Cinema  and Television Arts (AACTA) was expanding its international  profile. The award, however, was never presented.
In a statement to Variety, AACTA said, "In November 2013,  AACTA announced Weinstein as the inaugural AACTA International  Fellowship recipient in acknowledgement of his support of  independent and innovative filmmaking. This award was, in  fact, never actually presented  the event planned for the  presentation was cancelled.
"However, our communications in 2013/14 did not make it  clear that Weinstein no longer held the award and has rightly  caused some confusion. We have now officially rescinded the  offer of the award."
While AACTA has distanced itself from the Weinstein  scandal, a Weinstein-produced film "Lion" leads the  ...

Australian Academy withdraws Harvey Weinstein award offer

With some of India's finest  restaurants, chefs, entertainers and musicians, the ninth  edition of Llyod HT Palate Fest is back to satiate the  capital's foodies with gastronomical delights.
The food extravaganza will kick off from November 17 at  Nehru Park here with the perfect mix of mouth-watering  delicacies and remarkable performances by leading artistes.
The three-day festival will showcase over 100 food stalls  by some of the leading names in the culinary space like Krispy  Kreme, Sandoz, Enoki, Baking Bad, Ooh La La, Nooshe Joon,  Andreas Eatery, and The Hillcart Tales among others.
"As a result of its unique mix and focus on food in just  three years, Palate Fest has gone pan India with 9 successful  festivals across Delhi, Goa and Chandigarh. The festival marks  the beginning ofthe holiday season and wakes Delhi from its  summer slumber," Aditi Kapoor, Co-founder and Director of  Palate Fest, said.
While the city's food-lovers smack their lips gorging on  a palate-pleasing .

9th edition of Palate Fest 2017 to kick off from Nov 17

Liam Payne counts on his girlfriend  singer Cheryl Tweedy's judgement but the singer says he feels  nervous when it comes to showing his music to her as she can  be a harsh judge.
The 24-year-old singer says he gets jittery around the  former "X Factor" jury member, reports FemaleFirst.
"She's a judge - she still judges - she's quite  critical. No, she really likes it but we have odd taste.
"We have different tastes in music. I just love music in  general so whatever I'm sent, I'm like, I love it, I love it.  And she's like, 'No', and I have to listen at times. She's  quite a harsh judge. Comes from her 'X Factor days'," says  Payne.

Cheryl quite critical of my music, says Liam Payne

Superstar Salman Khan is all set to  wrap the shooting for his upcoming film "Tiger Zinda Hai"  today.
The 51-year-old actor took to Twitter to make the  announcement, where he also unveiled his first look from  action-thriller "Race 3".
"Last day of 'Tiger Zinda Hai' shoot and sharing with you  first day of 'Race 3' ka pic in a bit..." wrote Salman,  alongside a still from the Ali Abbas Zafar-directed film, in  which he can be seen holding a Bazooka in a war-struck  surrounding.
The post was followed by the first photograph from the  third installment of "Race".
Captioned as "... and 'Race 3' begins", Salman can be  seen pointing a gun, with only half of his face visible.
The "Tubelight" actor has replaced Saif Ali Khan as the  lead in the film and will star alongside his "Kick" co-star  Jacqueline Fernandez.
Also featuring Katrina Kaif and Girish Karnad, "Tiger..."  is set to release on December 22.

Last day of Tiger... shoot for Salman, shares Race 3 1st look

His upcoming film "Padmavati" is  facing opposition from many quarters in the country, but actor  Shahid Kapoor has urged the people to first watch the movie  without harbouring any preconceived notions.
Several outfits in Noida protested against the Sanjay  Leela Bhansali-directed film yesterday and appealed to  the masses not to watch the movie, due to release on November  1.
Addressing the issue, Shahid, who plays Maharawal Ratan  Singh in the film, told the reporters last night, "I've been  saying this since a long time. Watch the film and then decide.  Give the film a chance and don't form preconceived notions. We  have tried to keep everyone's feelings and interests in mind.
"We have tried to make film as best as we could. We will  respect whatever people think of the film but you should see  it first."
The period drama features stars Deepika Padukone in the  title role of Rani Padmavati, the Rajput queen and consort of  Ratan Singh.
Actor Ranveer Singh will be seen as Alauddin .

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