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 .

Give 'Padmavati' a chance, don't form preconceived notions:

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Ruth Negga loves working with  her partner actor Dominic Cooper as the actor believes showbiz  can be "lonely" place.
Negga and Cooper have been together for six years and  currently feature in the TV show "Preacher".
"It can be so lonely filming, so it's like your buddy and  your back up.
"He's got my back and I've got his. Very much  so," the 36-year-old actor told Harper's Bazaar Magazine.
Negga said she having a "buddy" such as Cooper who keeps  an eye out for her is a good feeling.

Ruth Negga loves working with partner Dominic Cooper

"The Script" wants to work with  Rihanna, drummer Glen Power has said.
The title track "Rain" from their latest album 'Freedom  Child' has Jamaican tunes similar to the 29-year-old singer's  songs "Work" and "Man Down".
Power told Bang Showbiz, "It would be amazing to work  with Rihanna. Wouldn't that be so awesome? We are always open  to working with anybody."
Talking about its departure from straight up pop  rock, the percussionist said the group tried to do something  different.
"At the end of the day, it's still The Script, the  content is similar and the themes are of love, loss and  heartache. We are still The Script, we are just putting on a  different coat that is all," they said.
The Script also comprises lead singer Danny O' Donoghue  and guitarist Mark Sheehan.

The Script wants to collaborate with Rihanna

Shawn Mendes won big at the MTV  European Music Awards (EMAs), when the musician took home  three gongs, including Best Artiste at the annual awards  ceremony held at London's SSE Arena Wembley.
The 19-year-old singer also bagged the awards for Best  Song for his composition "There's Nothing Holding Me Back" and  Biggest Fans, reported Variety.
In her acceptance speech, Mendes said, "Thank you to my  fans. I love you guys. Also, the artists in this category are  some people I've looked up to my entire life and to be  nominated alongside them, it's crazy. Thank you for that.  Thank you to my label, to my manager Andrew and my nan, who  came with me tonight."
He was nominated in five categories, with Taylor Swift in  six but she did not win any awards at the event.
The show saw the comeback of rap god, Eminem, who  performed his new single, "Walk on Water" and picked up the  gong for Best Hip Hop track.
Music group U2 received the Global Icon Award and  performed "Get Out of Your Own ...

Shawn Mendes bags three top honours at MTV EMAs

Actor Gal Gadot has reportedly  refused to sign the much-awaited sequel of "Wonder Woman" if  Hollywood producer Brett Ratner, who has been accused of  sexual harassment and homophobia, remains attached with the  movie.
An insider told Page Six that the 32-year-old star, who  plays the title role in the Patty Jenkins-directed film, does  not want the successful franchise to benefit a man accused of  sexual misconduct.
Ratner's production company RatPac-Dune Entertainment  backed "Wonder Woman" as a part of its co-financing deal with  Warner Bros studios.
A Warner Bros source said, "Brett made a lot of money  from the success of 'Wonder Woman', thanks to his company  having helped finance the first movie. Now Gadot is saying she  won't sign for the sequel unless Warner Bros buys Brett out  (of his financing deal) and gets rid of him."
The studio insider added Gadot is a woman of principles.  Recently, the actor also opted out of attending an award  function honouring Ratner.
"She also .

Gal Gadot to star as Wonder Woman again if Brett Ratner is out

Henry Cavill says the  superheroes from his upcoming film "Justice League" are  characters with humane traits that seem larger-than-life due  to the demands of the story.
The 34-year-old actor, who plays Superman in the movie  from the DC Universe, says anyone who watches the Joss Whedon  directorial will be able to associate with the heroes, reports  ScreenRant.
"Watching the team dynamic as characters is one of my  favourite things about this movie, because superheroes are all  different factions of the human psyche, personality traits,  just personified and made grand.
"So everyone who's watched this movie will have something  they can associate with while watching each one of these  performances. And everyone watching this movie is going to  identify with the 'at the between' characters and the  similarities between characters as well," says Cavill.
Also featuring Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Jason Momoa, Ezra  Miller, Ray Fisher, among others, the film releases on  November 17.

Henry Cavill on how 'Justice League' superheroes are relatable

Actor Julianne Moore said she  cannot visualise entertainment figures such as her  "Suburbicon" director George Clooney as political leaders.
Clooney, who is politically active and leans towards the  Democratic Party, has often been touted as a future candidate  for the post of the USA president.
But the 56-year-old actor says she believes the position  should only be assumed by someone who is "experienced in  government", reported You magazine.
"Honestly, I can't bear it, this idea of relating leaders  with entertainment figures.
"What you want is a president who is experienced in  government. You don't want a reality show person. I don't even  want to joke about movie stars being president of the United  States," Moore said when asked about Clooney.

Julianne can't bear idea of entertainment figures as leaders

Sabyasachi Satapathy and Mehjabin  Siddiqui are the latest contestants to get evicted from the  reality show Bigg Boss after receiving lesser votes in  comparison to others nominated participants.
After the double eviction, Mehjabin said she was sad  while Sabyasachi said he has mixed feeling.
"The house has kept me in control. I have both  good and bad memories. I did not get into unnecessary fights  and never took anyone's side. I think I made a place in  everyone's heart," Sabyasachi told PTI.
Mehjabin said luck was not on her side due to which she  was evicted from the house.
"Everyone is playing game in the house, some are  getting into dirty and smart games. I am an outspoken person  but inside the house I have tried to calm myself and not  overreact to situations," she added.
Both of them think, co-contestant Hina Khan is playing  a smart game.
The other nominated contestants were Priyank Sharma,  Benafsha Soonawalla and Sapna Choudhary.
Hosted by Salman Khan, the Weekend Ka ...

Sabyasachi and Mehjabi evicted from 'Bigg Boss'

'Beyond the Clouds', a film by  acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, will be screened at  the opening of the 48th International Film Festival of India  (IFFI) in Goa on November 20, Union minister Smriti Irani said  today.
This is perhaps the first time that an international film  maker of repute has shot and produced an entire film in India  with a complete Indian cast and crew, according to a blog by  the IFFI.
"Iranian Director Majid Majidi's first Indian film  'Beyond the Clouds' is set to open at #IFFI2017," Irani, the  information and broadcasting minister, said in a tweet.
The two-hour movie was also nominated for the best film  award at the London Film Festival this year.
Apart from marking the official debut of the young talent  Ishaan Khattar into the world of cinema, this movie is also  the first Indian film by Majid Majidi.
'Beyond the Clouds' also features south Indian actress  Malavika Mohanan in one of the lead roles.
The movie revolves around the adoration of ...

'Beyond the Clouds' to be screened at IFFI opening on Nov 20

Remember the errand boy who used  to take "running hot water" for Vidya Balan in 'Kahaani'?
Well, that child is now a class XII student and maker  of a short film titled 'Bumper' which is being screened at the  23rd Kolkata International Film Festival here.
Rwitobroto Mukherjee's 14-minute short film is about  two incidents taking place on an empty city road back-to-back  involving a taxi and two students.
"I had planned the project three years back and am  honoured that Bumper is part of the short film section of 23rd  KIFF," Rwitobroto told PTI.
'Bumper' is included in the Competition on Indian  Short Films section.
"To see my own film on big screen among other invited  delegates and mediapersons gives a new high. Making a short  film is the precursor to my next big step, a bigger project,"  Rwitobroto, son of veteran Bengali actor Shantilal Mukherjee,  said.
"After the screening at KIFF, we have plans to take  the film to some other film festivals including short film  festivals. ..

Kahaani's "running hot water" boy now a short film maker

Around 25 people of a Rajput  community outfit today protested outside filmmaker Sanjay  Leela Bhansali's office in suburban Juhu against his upcoming  movie 'Padmavati', the police said.
The protesters demanded that the film should not  be released, a senior police official said.
'Padmavati' helmed by Bhansali is slated to hit theatres  shortly. The movie has been facing a lot of trouble since  early this year.
Police said that they detained the protesters, but later  released them.
The film starring Deepika Padukone as Padmavati, Shahid  Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Alauddin  Khilji, is based on the legend of Rani Padmavati, a Hindu  Rajput queen.
Bhansali, had been assaulted by activists of a Rajput  community group, the Karni Sena, during the shooting of the  film in Jaipur in January. The outfit has been constantly  seeking a ban on the movie, claiming it "distorts" history.

'Padmavati' row: Protests outside Bhansali's office

Moroccan cine goers are great  lovers of Bollywood films and Shah Rukh Khan's popularity is  no less there than that in his home country, a member of the  Moroccan delegation to the 23rd Kolkata International Film  Festival said here today.
A package of six films are being screened in the  Contemporary Moroccan Cinema category of the KIFF. The package  includes "Androma... Blood and Coal" and "Razzia" - films that  won accolades in various festivals.
"Our audiences are mesmerised in real admiration for  your vibrant cinema, which is part of Indian tradition and  culture.... They like the stories, especially love stories,  even without subtitles. We like the choreography and colours,"  Rachida Saadi said.
Shah Rukh Khan is a popular star in Morocco and his  films are big hits, Saadi, a prominent film producer of the  country, told a press conference.
"We appreciate, our audience appreciates the way you  weave the dream, throw in some fun, and the audience live with  the dream after the 

Moroccan people admire Bollywood films: delegation

He has given a string of hits but  Varun Dhawan has said his near and dear ones do not treat him  any differently even today.
With nine straight blockbusters since his arrival in the  film industry in 2012, the 30-year-old actor has emerged as a  top commercial young star in Bollywood.
But Varun said he still does not receive any special  treatment from his loved ones.
"My family and friends treat me the same way. I did not  have my lunch today and my mom shouted at me, I don't think  anyone is treating me differently. I am still getting the same  treatment.
"For me, it is about putting a smile on people's faces.  Our box office was not going through a good time when 'Judwaa  2' was going to release and soon things changed as the film  did well. The box office is looking good now as quite a few  films did well after 'Judwaa 2'."
He was talking on the sidelines of Breezer Vivid  Shuffle, India's biggest hip-hop dance festival yesterday  here. Varun is the brand ambassador for the ...

Not treated differently by people close to me:Varun on success

Talking about the current  political scenario in the country, actor-BJP MP Shatrughan  Sinha today said people have become silent spectators to the  incidents that take place every day.
The 71-year-old veteran actor, famous for his "Khaamosh"  dialogue, was speaking during a session at Sahitya AajTak.
"Now it seems that we all have become silent. There is  silence in the current atmosphere of the country," Sinha said.
"When I go to Pakistan, children there ask me to repeat  my famous dialogue 'Khaamosh'," he added.
The actor was in conversation with former journalist and  writer Bharti Pradhan and anchor Punya Prasun Vajpayee about  his biography "Anything but Khaamosh".
Talking about the book, Sinha said, "I gave the first  copy of my book to President Ramnath Kovind. (But) couldn't  give it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it didn't come out  by the time I last met him."
He revealed that he made his foray into politics after he  was advised by senior BJP leader L K Advani.
Sinha .

We've become silent spectators today in the country:Shatrughan

Prakash Jha has said the protest  against the upcoming film "Padmavati" is not a new phenomenon  and stressed that in a democracy such as India, people have  the right to dissent.
The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed magnum opus has been  in trouble since January with community organisations accusing  the filmmaker of "distorting historical facts" and many  demanding a ban on the film.
Featuring Deepika Padukone in the title role of Rani  Padmavati, with Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and  Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, the movie is slated  to arrive in theatres on December 1.
Jha said objections raised by the groups for allegedly  deviating from the facts were a part and parcel of the game.
"There is no harm in people speaking up. It has always  been the case. You may not like so many things of mine but you  don't want me to go or eliminate me. But it is not a new  phenomenon. It always happens.
"In this country, no matter which party is in power, if  you try making a 

Not a new phenomenon: Prakash Jha on 'Padmavati' row

Rajput community members under  the aegis of 'Karni Sena' today held massive protests in  Gandhinagar and Surat demanding a ban on the release of  'Padmavati' alleging that the makers had distorted historical  facts.
While over one lakh members of the community converged at  a massive gathering at Gandhinagar, thousands took part in the  protest march in Surat to raise their demand of staying the  release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Bollywood film  'Padmavati'.
The movie is scheduled to release on December 1.
According to Mansinh Rathod, who is leading the Gujarat  chapter of 'Karni Sena', Bhansali has "distorted the  historical facts in the movie."
"We have learnt that there is a dream sequence in the  movie wherein 'Rani Padmavati' has been shown romancing with  'Allaudin Khilji'. We condemn such a heinous portrayal our  queen. 'Karni Sena' will never allow such movie to hit the  theatres," Rathod said.
He said not just Gujarat, the movie must not be released  anywhere in the .

Rajput community holds massive protest against 'Padmavati'

In the wake of a controversy  surrounding upcoming Bollywood film "Padmavati", Union  minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said he saw films as films,  without getting into the history or geography as depicted in  them.
Asked whether he opposed the film's release, the minority  affairs minister said, "What you like in a film, should be  accepted and what you do not like, should be left there. I am  neither supporting nor opposing the film."
On the ongoing protests against the film, he said, "I see  films as films and do not get into its history or geography."
"Padmavati", which is scheduled to release on December 1,  has been facing a lot of trouble since early this year.
Its director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was assaulted by the  activists of a Rajput community group, the Karni Sena, during  the shooting of the film in Jaipur.
The group is seeking a ban on "Padmavati", claiming that  history has been "distorted" in the film.

Watch films as films, don't go into history: Naqvi on

Referring to Donald Trump as a  "slightly Shakespearean character" veteran actor Helen Mirren  has said she would love to portray the current US President on  screen at the drop of a hat.
The 72-year-old actor said she believes she would be  "funny" if and when she would get the chance to play the POTUS  on celluloid, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"I'd be so funny as Trump. I love it. I've almost got the  hair! I mean what a fascinating character. What an  extraordinary character. I mean that's a character isn't it,  the real thing?
"I would say real life is so much more interesting than  anything you can make up, you know. But you know, a fantastic  sort of slightly Shakespearean character. He may have a  Shakespearean fall, I don't know but you know, he is an  extraordinary character," Mirren said.
The actor was speaking at the Loyola Marymount University  School of Film and TV's 'The Hollywood Masters' series.
When asked how would she go about preparing for the  iconic role, 

Helen Mirren would love to play Donald Trump

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has praised  his "Mr India" actor Sridevi for her impeccable understanding  of both comic and sensual aspects of the craft.
The 71-year-old director took to Twitter where he  recalled shooting for the songs "Hawa Hawai" and "Kaate Nahi  Kat Te" from the 1987 blockbuster.
"Filming 'Mr India' songs and the Charlie Chaplin  sequence with Sridevi were one of the most joyful moments of  my directing experience. Her intuitive sense of the comic and  the sensual are amazing," Kapur wrote alongside an article.
Also starring Anil Kapoor and Amrish Puri, the movie was  produced by Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor.

Sridevi's sense of the comic is amazing, says Shekhar Kapur

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana said he  has never had the opportunity to show his fashionable side on  the big screen as he often plays middle-class roles in films.
"I am hardly fashionable on-screen as the characters I  play are real. I play middle-class roles and do films that  show realism.
"So I can't portray that side (referring to  fashionable) on screen... as I have not got any chance to  portray that, but on-screen but off-screen I am happy showing  it," he said on the sidelines of a fashion event here last  night.
Talking about fashion trends, the 33-year-old actor said  the '90s style is back in vogue.
"Everything is 90s... High waist pants, shoes, etc.  Life has come full circle, as what we used to wear as kids in  90s is back in fashion now.

I am hardly fashionable on-screen: Ayushmann Khurrana

His brawl with Sunil Grover grabbed  headlines and their comedy show "The Kapil Sharma Show" ended  amidst the fight, but stand-up comic Kapil Sharma says he  regrets having a showdown with the fellow artiste, but  believes may be it was meant to happen.
In March, Sunil, who played the popular characters of Dr  Gulati and Rinku Bhabhi, quit Kapil's comedy programme after  being allegedly slapped by the latter on a flight.
Other artistes too followed suit, which left the makers  with no choice but to put the programme on hold.
The 36-year-old comedian-actor, who has admitted to  slipping into depression, says he looks at the year gone by as  a learning experience.
In an interview with PTI, Kapil says, "These incidents  teach you a lot. That even if you're happy, you should stay  within a limit. If you're tensed, stay calm and not drink to  get over it. It ruins more things. There were days I didn't  feel like doing some shows abroad but had to.
"Sometimes, I didn't earn enough from ...

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