Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, best  known for her films "Nil Battey Sannata" and "Bareilly Ki  Barfi", is all set to direct a movie based on the game of  Kabaddi.
Fox Star Studios has signed on the director, who will  develop the story with the studio's creative team.
"I am totally thrilled to direct another story which will  be close to my heart.
"The collaboration with Fox Star Studios is a beginning  of a long fruitful journey which we all are looking forward.  To tell different stories for an audience who has an urge to  watch rich content in cinema," the director said in a  statement.
Rucha Pathak, Chief Creative Officer, said Ashwiny is the  right person to direct the film.
"...She has a very unique voice in telling really good  stories as we've seen in 'Nil Battey Sannata' & 'Bareilly ki  Barfi'. I'm really glad that she saw the potential in telling  this powerful story and is going to be directing it," Pathak  said.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next movie on Kabaddi

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An assistant director was severely  injured on the sets of Anil Kapoor-starrer "Fanney Khan".
According to the makers the girl was hit by a motorcycle  and was immediately rushed to hospital.
"In an unfortunate accident yesterday, one of the  assistant directors of our film- Fanney Khan, suffered some  injuries during the shoot in Mumbai when a motor cycle rider  crashed into her.
"She was immediately given first aid and taken to the  hospital for further treatment. She is completely fine now and  will soon join the crew for the shoot. The police are dealing  with the errant motorcyclist as per the due process of law,"  Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment said in a statement.
Directed by Atul Manjrekar, the movie also features  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao and Divya Dutta.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is producing the project.

Accident on Anil Kapoor's 'Fanney Khan' set

Actor-turned-director Konkona  Sensharma said though she feels at home in the space of  independent cinema, it is difficult for her style of  filmmaking to succeed without alternative marketing strategy.
The 37-year-old filmmaker, who presented her directorial  debut "A Death in the Gunj" at this year's Dharamshala  International Film Festival, said small budget independent  films need to work out a viable business model so that they  continue to be made in future.
"I think I would be comfortable in this zone. I don't see  myself making something big in that sense. I'd like it to be  small. But I'd like it to be worthwhile for the people who are  putting so much effort (giving their time to a film like this)  at one time. It is after that when you're going in for  distribution and PR that it begins.
"How can you compete with films who have so much budget?  And it's done through songs, that's the format. You have to  come out with a song to reach out to people. So we have to  find ...

Independent films need viable business model: Konkona

Kriti Sanon is set to star opposite  Diljit Dosanjh in filmmaker Dinesh Vijan's next project,  "Arjun Patiala", and the actor is excited to be a part of the  movie.
Kriti, who has previously worked with Vijan in "Raabta",  took to Twitter to share pictures of the movie's team.
"This one's gonna be a mad fun ride! #ArjunPatiala ...  Larger than Life! Cant wait to start rolling!" she captioned  the photos.
Meanwhile, Diljit is currently working on Shaad Ali's  directorial, based on the life of Indian Hockey player Sandeep  Singh. The movie also stars Taapsee Pannu, who plays his on-  screen love interest.

Kriti Sanon excited to work with Diljit Dosanjh

Hollywood star Tom Hanks helped  a couple get engaged at the Texas Book Festival in Austin.
The two-time Oscar winner was at a talk about his new  book, "Uncommon Type: Some Stories," and at the end of the  event, the superstar had a question-and-answer session that  ended in his helping a man propose to his girlfriend, reported  E! online.
During the session Hanks read out a question from a man  named Ryan McFarling, "Here's Ryan's question, and it's for  Nikki Young..."Nikki, will you marry me?"
Hanks then called the couple on stage and Ryan proposed  to his Nikki in front of the audience.
The newly betrothed couple also took photos with the 61-  year-old actor.

Tom Hanks helps man propose to his girlfriend

Ben Affleck says the storm of sexual  harassment allegations engulfing Hollywood has led him to  examine his own behaviour.
In an interview yesterday with The Associated Press for  the superhero film "Justice League," Affleck said he's  "looking at my own behaviour ad addressing that and making  sure I'm part of the solution."
After condemning Harvey Weinstein's actions last month,  Affleck was forced to defend his own conduct.
He apologised for groping the actress Hilarie Burton on  camera in 2003 when she was a host on MTV's "Total Request  Live." Another video from 2004 showed Affleck pulling Montreal  TV host Anne-Marie Losique onto his lap.
Speaking yesterday, Affleck said two things need to  happen, that "more women need to be pushed to power" and that  sexual harassment has to also be "a men's issue" where guys  call out inappropriate behaviour.

Ben Affleck says he wants to be 'part of the solution'

"Game of Thrones" star Maisie  Williams says she is excited that the fantasy drama is coming  to end and she can now focus on other projects.
Williams, who plays the role of Arya Stark in the HBO  series, says she now has the time to show the world what more  she has to offer as a performer, reported Contactmusic.
"I'm really excited for 'Game of Thrones' to finish, and  there's going to be time for me to do whatever I want. That's  just incredibly exciting, and it will be nice to pick roles  that I want to do. I can show the world what sort of actress I  want to be and shape my career a little bit.
"I've just started a production company, so I'm now  realising how hard the industry can be. Coming back here and  listening to all the films nominated and getting back into  watching independent films just makes me realise how much I  miss it. It's the only place I've ever really wanted to be, to  be honest," Williams says.

I'm excited for Game of Thrones to finish: Maisie Williams

Rapper-singer Kanye West made a  comeback to stage for the first time after almost a year.
The 40-year-old musician stopped by Kid Cudi's concert in  Chicago to treat the crowd to a performance of "Father Stretch  My Hands Pt 1," from his most recent album, 'The Life of  Pablo'.
Chance the Rapper, a close friend of West, was among the  first to share the news of his surprise appearance.
"Kid Cudi just brought out Kanye in Chicago," the MC  tweeted.
Last November, West cancelled the remainder of his Saint  Pablo tour following a few shows wrapped in controversy. He  came under fire after a San Jose performance that included an  endorsement of then-President-elect Donald Trump.
Just a few days later, he criticised longtime friend and  collaborator Jay-Z, as well as Beyonce and Hillary Clinton,  during his show in Sacramento. Soon after, West was  hospitalised due to exhaustion.

Kanye West returns to stage after almost a year

Actor Kate Winslet says she does  not want to quit acting ever and will keep working in films  till life allows her to.
The 42-year-old star, however, says to maintain a long  career it is important for her to be complacent.
In an interview with Harper's Baazar, Winslet says, "I  don't want to be a person who won an Oscar and then  disappeared off the face of the Earth. I want to be the person  still here acting their socks off aged 90. And you don't get  there by being complacent."
The actor says she is happy with the kind of work she is  being offered.
"I don't mind being 42 and not 22. I'm honestly OK not  being sent scripts anymore where the main requirement is to be  easy on the eye. I'm loving playing women who are more worn-in  because of life experience. And it takes away the pressure of  needing to conform, which I've never been very good at  anyway," she says.

Kate Winslet will never quit acting

Singer Dua Lipa says she wants to use  her platform to teach the younger generation the importance of  gender equality.
The 22-year-old pop star says it is necessary to respect  both men and women.
In an interview with  ES Magazine, Lipa says, "It's a  crazy time in the world. Women are the f*****g future. And  we're going to take over the world. That's really what I  think. I think if you're not a feminist, you're sexist. Both  men and women.
"My idea of feminism is just wanting equality. It's just  wanting women to be treated the same and to have equal  opportunities. I guess we just need to teach the younger  generation. Whatever I can do in my circle, however, I can use  my platform to get things out - that's the most important  thing for me.

Women are going to take over the world: Dua Lipa

He may have various Academy and  Golden Globe nominations to his credit, but actor Steve Carell  is still not able to impress his kids as a performer.
The "Despicable Me 3" star's 16-year-old daughter  Elisabeth and 13-year-old son John - whom he has with his  actress and comedienne wife Nancy - have never religiously  watched the his movies and do not think he is that cool,  reported Entertainment Tonight.
"They don't really watch anything I've done. I'm just  Dad. I'm not like this actor or anything.
"My son just started watching 'Parks and Rec'. He loves  it, and it's certainly akin to 'The Office'. So he's moving in  that direction but... They're not very impressed by me,"  Carell says.
However, the actor's parents are incredibly proud of his  work.
"My family can't believe what I do for a living and they  enjoy it. I think they're astounded. My parents called me the  other day from Florida, where they live for half the year, and  they said, 'Could you send us some more ...

Steve Carell's kids are not impressed by his career

Comedian Josh Gad says he has a big  crush on veteran actor Judi Dench and he would leave his wife  Ida Darvish for her.
The 36-year-old actor says the first time he met Dench on  the sets of "Murder On the Orient Express" he was in awe of  her, reported Femalefirst.
"It goes beyond a crush. I flat out told my wife that if  there was ever an opportunity, I would leave her for Dame Judi  and the funny thing is she pretty much agreed to it.
"The first time she came into the make-up trailer, there  as this silence because everyone was so intimidated. But -  idiot that I am - I just walked over to her and said, 'Dame  Judi Dench?' Only it came out sounding like, 'Damn Judi  Dench'. Still, that was it. It broke the ice and allowed us to  look into each other's eyes and see what was there... Pure,  unadulterated love," Gad says.
Dench was not the only co-star with whom Gad had a fan  boy moment. He also loved working with Johnny Depp.
"When Johnny walks onto the set, there's this charisma  .

Josh Gad has a huge crush on Judi Dench

Singer Nicole Scherzinger believes  one needs to be "true and honest" to their work to become  successful.
The 39-year-old singer says it is important to be  authentic, reported OK! magazine.
"I've become more relaxed about things, that's for sure.  I've learnt that it's important to be authentic because that's  what separates you from everyone else.
"That's one of the reasons I'm taking so much time to  release new music. It has to come from a truthful and honest  place because the industry is so over-saturated at the  moment," Scherzinger says.

Nicole Scherzinger's key to success

YouTube sensation Dhinchak Pooja  today became the latest contestant to be evicted from the  "Bigg Boss" house after she entered the show with a lot of  fanfare only a few weeks ago.
Pooja's journey in the 11th season of the popular reality  television show came to an end tonight with host Salman Khan  announcing her name from among the eight contestants nominated  for eviction this week.
"I had fun during my stay in the house, I wish I had the  opportunity to be on the show for some more time. I am happy  that I will be meeting my family and sad because I will miss  my new family of Bigg Boss," Pooja, who became a YouTube star  with her songs like "Selfie Maine Le Li Aaj" and "Swag Wali  Topi", told PTI.
Pooja Jain, popularly known as Dhinchak Pooja, was  nominated, along with Hiten Tejwani, Priyank Sharma, Sapna  Chaudhary, Shilpa Shinde, Hina Khan, Benafsha Soonawalla,  Sabyasachi Satpathy and Bandgi Kalra.
"My journey has been good. Initially, I took some time to  adjust in the ...

Dhinchak Pooja evicted from "Bigg Boss"

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand  Kataria today said appropriate action would be taken if anyone  tried to disturb law-and-order in the state during the release  of Hindi film 'Padmavati', which has courted controversy.
He, however, added that if the film, directed by Sanjay  Leela Bhansali, had any objectionable content, it should be  removed as Rajput queen Padmavati was an icon of India.
"If anyone tries to disturb law-and-order, appropriate  action will be taken. Issues can be sorted out through talks  and if there is any objectionable content in the film, it  should be removed," Kataria told reporters here when asked  about the threats of protests by Rajput outfits if the film  was released in the state.
The BJP leader said Rani Padmavati should not be seen  from a caste viewpoint.
"Rani Padmavati is an icon of the country and if there is  anything insulting (about her) in the film, it should be  corrected," he added.
Meanwhile, a letter issued by the deputy superintendent  of 

'Padmavati': Minister warns of action against those trying to

Veteran actor Mohan Joshi was  today felicitated with the prestigious Vishnudas Bhave award  for his contribution to theatre.
Joshi was honoured with the award at a ceremony held  in this western Maharashtra town on the eve of Marathi  Rangbhumi Din.
Veteran actor Jayant Sawarkar presented the award to  Joshi, who has acted in a number of Marathi and Hindi films,  besides in plays.
The award is conferred in memory of Vishnudas Bhave,  the founder of Marathi theatre.
The award includes a trophy, a citation and a cash of  Rs 25,000.

Mohan Joshi honoured with Vishnudas Bhave award

Uma Thurman said she is "waiting  to feel less angry" before she addresses the Harvey Weinstein  scandal and the ongoing problem of sexual harassment in  Hollywood.
The "Kill Bill" star, however, said "it's commendable"  for so many women to come forward with their own experiences  of harassment and assault.
"I don't have a tidy soundbite for you because I've  learned I am not a child and I have learned that when I've  spoken in anger, I usually regret the way I express myself.
"So I've been waiting to feel less angry and when I'm  ready, I'll say what I have to say," Thurman told Access  Hollywood.
Weinstein, who worked with Thurman on "Kill Bill", "Pulp  Fiction", and various other films, is currently under  investigation by police in New York, Los Angeles, Beverly  Hills, and the UK for sexual assault accusations.
Numerous women have come forward against Weinstein in the  wake of exposes from The New York Times and The New Yorker,  while even more individuals have alleged similar ..

I've been waiting to feel less angry to speak out: Uma Thurman

Independent Malayalam director  Lijo Jose Pellisery's next film's teaser was released today at  the last day of the 2017 Dharamshala International Film  Festival.
Titled "Ee Ma Yau" or "R I P" in English, the movie will  be the sixth title helmed by the "Angamaly Diaries" director.
From the almost 1.45 minute-long trailer, it appears the  movie is based a fishing village which is often struck by  natural disasters leading to a lot of deaths in the community.
Co-written by Pellisery, the screenplay and dialogues  have been penned by PF Mathews.
The release date of the film is yet to be announced.
The director's last release opened on March 3 this year  to critical acclaim and box office success.

'Angamaly Diaries' dir's next film's teaser released at DIFF

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has  revealed that he was under pressure to cast Salman Khan,  Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan for his romantic drama  "Pardes".
The 1997 film featured Shah Rukh along with newcomers  Mahima Chaudhry and Apurva Agnihotri.
For the role of Ganga (played by Mahima) and NRI Rajiv  (played by Apurva), Ghai said his production house wanted  Madhuri and Salman respectively.
"After several hits, 'Trimurti' was Mukta Arts' first  flop. When a film flops, the industry is quick to write you  off. I decided to write a film in my own style. When the  script was over, we were discussing the casting, which was a  big problem. My production house thought Shah Rukh could be in  the film along with Salman, playing an NRI, and Madhuri would  play the central character.
"I had narrated 'Ganga's' character to Madhuri during  'Khalnayak' too. But I wanted newcomers paired with Shah Rukh.  His 'Trimurti' had flopped and DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le  Jayenge) had worked, so I knew he was 

How SRK-Salman missed working with each other in 'Pardes'

The Maharashtra government's  culture department today announced lifetime achievement awards  to scenographer Baba Parsekar and noted vocalist Nirmala  Gogate.
The awards will be presented on November 20 at  Prabodhankar Thackeray theatre in suburban Borivali.
State cultural minister Vinod Tawde today announced  the selection of awardees.
Parsekar has worked as a scenographer for Marathi  theatre. He will be felicitated with the Natvarya Prabhakar  Panshikar Rangbhumi lifetime award.
Gogate will be honoured with the Sangeetacharya  Annasaheb Kirloskar Sangeet Rangbhumi lifetime achievement  award.
Both the artistes will receive Rs five lakh cash each, a  citation and a memento, as part of the award.
Parsekar worked on about 485 plays during his life.  A student of the J J School of Arts, he worked in all streams  of theatre, like experimental  mainstream and armature, a  release issued by the culture department said.
Gogate learnt her early lessons in classical music and  performance .

Baba Parsekar,Nirmala Gogate to get lifetime achievement award

Hollywood star Chris Pratt is  back on Instagram three months after he parted ways with actor  Anna Faris.
The 38-year-old "Guardians of the Galaxy" star posted a  picture of him, son Jack, five, and brother Cully Pratt making  fight poses at a screening of "Thor: Ragnarok".
The post marks Pratt's first since he and wife Faris, 40,  announced in August they are "legally separating" after eight  years of marriage. The actor had remained active on Twitter  after the split news.
"HOLY CRAP!! THOR RAGNAROK IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!... So  proud to be part of the Marvel universe," Chris wrote in the  caption of his Instagram post.
Pratt plays Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, in Marvel's two  "Guardians of the Galaxy" films and will reprise his role  alongside Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, and the rest of the  Marvel superheroes in "Avengers: Infinity War.

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