Shooting with veteran actor  Dharmendra for "Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se" was an  exhilarating moment for Kriti Kharbanda.
"Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se" is the third film in the  "Yamla Pagla Deewana" franchise which features 81-year-old  Dharmendra along with his sons Sunny and Bobby.
Kriti has joined the franchise and has already finished  her first shooting schedule.
In an interview with PTI, Kriti says, "When I did a  scene with Dharam sir for the first time, I actually cried! I  was very nervous, it was our one-on-one scene, where my back  was facing the camera. The cinematographer noticed that I was  in tears, it was an intense scene too and he said 'relax,  don't worry'.
"Someone later told him that Kriti was crying as she  was nervous about acting with you and he was like, 'Kharbanda,  what happened girl'? He calls me 'Kharbanda', he doesn't like  calling me Kriti. I find it very sweet, it's the first time  someone has done that," she says.
Working with Dharmendra not only ...

I cried while giving my first shot with Dharamendra sir: Kriti

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Ashley Judd will her give first  television interview after the actor helped in bringing  media mogul, Harvey Weinstein, under the scanner for sexually  harassing dozens of women over a span of three decades.
The 49-year-old actor, who was one of the first actors to  go on record to accuse Weinstein of sexual abuse in the  October 5 New York Times article, will speak to Diane Sawyer,  reported Variety.
The interview will air on Thursday across ABC News,  including on "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight With  David Muir," "Nightline," ABC News Digital, and ABC News  Radio.
Judd also took to Twitter to confirm the news, saying, "I  am looking ahead to my visit with @DianeSawyer and @ABC News  tomorrow."
It was after the "Kiss The Girls" actor's allegations  that led several women in Hollywood, such as Angelina Jolie,  Gwyneth Paltrow, Lupita Nyong'o, Lea Seydoux, Cara Delevingne,  Heather Graham, among others to share their unfortunate  encounters with Weinstein.
In 2015, Judd ..

Ashley Judd to give first TV interview after Weinstein claims

Zaira Wasim received rave reviews  and a National Award for her performance in her debut film  "Dangal", but the actor said the response she is getting for  her latest release "Secret Superstar" is more overwhelming.
The young star, who celebrated her 17th birthday  yesterday, said people are appreciating her performance in the  Aamir Khan-produced film and the shows in her home state,  Jammu and Kashmir are running houseful.
"I've got more messages from people for this film than  'Dangal'. People have given immense love to the film. My best  birthday gift is the love and appreciation my film is getting.  I am very happy and overwhelmed. In fact in Jammu, theatres  are running houseful, my friends couldn't get tickets," Zaira  said.
The actor said the best response she has received for her  performance as 'Insiya' is from her father.
"I went with my parents to watch the screening for the  cast and crew. Mom and dad were watching it together, while I  sat at a distance and was out even

Getting more love for 'Secret Superstar' than 'Dangal': Zaira

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Veteran Malayalam director I V  Sasi, best known for his films "Avalude Ravukal" and  "Devasuram" died here today, sources close to the family said.  He was 69.
Sasi had problems in breathing and passed away around  11.15 am on his way to the Surya hospital here.
In his more than three-decade career, Sasi directed over  150 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and worked  with stars such as Mohanlal, Mammootty, Kamal Haasan and  Rajinikanth.
Born on March 28, 1948, in Kozhikode, Kerala, Sasi  started his career as an art director. His debut directorial  venture was "Ulsavam", which released in 1975.
Amongst his biggest successes was the 1978 film "Avalude  Ravukal", which established him in the Malayalam film  industry.
The film, which starred his then would-be-wife Seema, was  later dubbed into many other Indian languages, including  Hindi.
The filmmaker gave Mohanlal one of his early breaks as a  co-hero in "Ineyengillum". The director-actor duo went on to  work in films such

Legendary filmmaker I V Sasi passes away

Actor Kenneth Branagh will be  honoured at the 25th Camerimage international cinematography  festival festival.
The "Dunkirk" actor will receive the Krzysztof Kieslowski  Award, a distinction presented to versatile actors and  actresses, at the festival which will be held at Bydgoszcz,  Poland, according to a release posted on the festival's  official website.
Branagh will also receive Camerimage Cinematographer -  Director Duo Award along with his frequent collaborator Haris  Zambarloukos.
Both the director and cinematographer will be showcasing  their latest venture "Murder on the Orient Express" -- based  on the best-selling Agatha Christie novel of the same name and  headlined by a stellar cast including Johnny Depp, Daisy  Ridley, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench and Branagh himself --  at the Camerimage Opening Night.
The duo have collaborated on films such as "Thor", "Jack  Ryan: Shadow Recruit" and "Cinderella".

Kenneth Branagh to be honoured at Camerimage film festival

In fresh trouble for disgraced  Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, New York Attorney General  Eric Schneiderman has launched a civil rights investigation  into The Weinstein Company.
Weinstein was fired from the company, which he co-founded  with his brother Bob, after the New York Times and The New  Yorker exposed his alleged sexual misconduct.
"No New Yorker should be forced to walk into a workplace  ruled by sexual intimidation, harassment or fear," Variety  reported quoting Schneiderman's statement.
"If sexual harassment or discrimination is pervasive at a  company, we want to know," added Schneiderman.
The Civil Rights Bureau of Attorney General's Office  issued a subpoena to TWC seeking "all documents, records, and  correspondence related to all complaints, whether formal or  informal, relating to sexual harassment or other  discrimination on the basis of gender or age, against any  employee or management employee".
The officials have also sought "documents concerning  ...

NY Attorney General launches probe into Weinstein Co.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has offered  condolences on the death of his fan, Aruna PK, who was  struggling with cancer.
The 51-year-old actor took to Twitter, where he posted a  heartfelt message for Aruna's children Akshat and Priyanka  Khot and wished the family strength to handle the tough times.
"May Allah give you strength to deal with the loss of  your beautiful mother. I know how sad it is to deal with the  loss of a parent.
"Know that she is always with you and henceforth do  things that give her reasons to smile in heaven," Shah Rukh  wrote.
Aruna was an ardent fan of the "Jab Harry Met Sejal"  actor and he got to know that she wanted to meet the superstar  as her last wish.
Shah Rukh later took to social media to send a video  message to Aruna through his fanpage.
"I'm made to understand through your son Akshat and  daughter Priyanka that you are fighting with an illness. I  want to say this that me, my whole family, all our friends  whoever knows about you, we are praying for 

Shah Rukh Khan mourns the death of cancer-battling fan

Hollywood star Matt Damon has  revealed that he knew that media mogul Harvey Weinstein had  sexually harassed Gwyneth Paltrow.
The 47-year-old star had initially dismissed the reports  that he knew about the disgraced producer's misconduct towards  women when the scandal first broke out.
In an appearance on "Good Morning America", Damon said  that he learned Weinstein had abused Paltrow from his friend  Ben Affleck, who was in a relationship with her.
"I knew the story about Gwyneth from Ben, because he was  with her after Brad, so I knew that story. But I was working  with Gwyneth with Harvey on 'Ripley'. I never talked to  Gwyneth about it. Ben told me.
"I knew that they had come to whatever agreement or  understanding that they had come to. She had handled it and  she was the first lady of Miramax. He treated her incredibly  respectfully. Always," the actor said.
Damon, however, said that Weinstein's womanising nature  was known to the industry.
"When people say everybody knew, ...

Matt Damon says he knew that Weinstein harassed Patrow

Eminent filmmaker I V  Sasi, who died today, has left behind a legacy of blockbusters  as well as revolutionary films which captured the imagination  of cinema lovers.
Sasi, 69, dominated the Malayalam film scene for four  decades, since 1970s with a wide variety of films through his  close association with veteran writers like Jnanpith laureate  M T Vasudevan Nair, late T Damodaran and P Padmarajan.
With over 150 movies to his credit, Sasi made a mark in  the industry through the path breaking movie "Avalude  Ravukal", a sympathetic look at the life of a sex worker.
Though the movie dealt with a risque theme, Sasi, made  the film a success with his deft handling of the subject.
Seema, the reel-life heroine in that new wave movie,  later became his partner in real-life. They had a successful  on-screen collaboration throughout their careers.
Sasi's films stood out for their elaborate sets and  ensemble cast. The stories that he primarily dealt with were  about the struggles of the ...

I V Sasi: A filmmaker for both classes and masses

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt is  writing a book on how she overcame alcoholism and hopes she  can help others deal with their problem by talking about her  journey.
She, however, says it is not her autobiography.
The book is co-authored with Roshmila Bhattacharya and  will be published by Penguin Random House India next year.
"I would like to emphasise that it is not an  autobiography. At 45, I am too young to write my memoirs. As  they say in filmi terms, 'Picture abhi baki hai, mere dost'.  But I can help others like me deal with their problem by  talking about my journey," says Bhatt.
She points out that she has not touched liquor since 10  months.
"It hasn't been easy but it hasn't been too difficult  either. A series of chapters in a book called life," Bhatt  asserts.
"It wasn't planned but we have announced the book on Bhai  Dooj, when traditionally Indians have just ushered in a new  year. As the Diwali lights continue to sparkle around us,  please support me on this journey the

Pooja Bhatt writes book on how she overcame alcoholism

Actors Julia Roberts and Lucas  Hedges will be teaming up for a new family drama "Ben is  Back".
The "Manchester By The Sea" actor will play the  charming-but-troubled Ben Burns, who returns home to his  unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve, according to  The Hollywood Reporter.
While Roberts will play a wary mother Holly Burns to  Hedges' character, who welcomes her son but soon learns that  he is still very much in harm's way.
Hedges' real-life father, Peter Hedges will direct and  co-produce the movie, along with Color Force and Black Bear  Pictures.
The production will begin in New York in December.

Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges to star in new drama 'Ben is Back'

A former assistant of disgraced  Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has broken her non-  disclosure agreement to shed light on how the film mogul took  the help of a network of lawyers to silence the women he  sexually harassed or assaulted.
Zelda Perkins, who worked as Weinstein's assistant in  Miramax's London office two decades ago, told Financial Times  that Weinstein also sexually harassed her for years.
She ultimately decided to quit after Weinstein assaulted  her colleague. Afterwards, both the women went to a lawyer,  who suggested they settle the matter.
"I want to publicly break my non-disclosure agreement,"  said Perkins, who together with her colleague received a sum  of 250,000 pounds after signing a strict non-disclosure  agreement.
"Unless somebody does this there won't be a debate about  how egregious these agreements are and the amount of duress  that victims are put under. My entire world fell in because I  thought the law was there to protect those who abided by ...

Weinstein's former assistant breaks NDA to open up about him

Actor-entrepreneur Priscilla  Presley has denied that she has severed ties from the Church  of Scientology.
The 72-year-old actor, who is the wife of music icon  Elvis Presley, has been a member of the controversial cult for  many decades was reported to have quit the group.
However, a representative of Presley has refuted the  claims that she had left the church, according to People  magazine.
Several high profile actors such as Tom Cruise, John  Travolta and Elizabeth Moss are Scientology followers.

Priscilla Presley denies leaving Church of Scientology

Actors Anna Faris and Chris  Pratt may have parted ways, but the duo are still good  friends.
Faris and Pratt announced their separation this past  August after six years of marriage.
"We're great friends and always will be," Faris, who has  a five-year-old son, Jack, with Pratt, said on an appearance  on "Live With Kelly and Ryan".
The former couple got married in July 2009, after meeting  on the sets of "Take Me Home Tonight" in 2007.

We're great friends: Anna Faris on her bond with Chris Pratt

Veteran actor David Hasselhoff says  his age makes it harder for him to workout.
The 65-year-old actor says he now needs to take more rest  days in between each fitness session, reports Contactmusic.
"I just go to the gym every second or third day. Every  other day. If you get to be my age, it's sometimes best to  wait two days and that's hard for me. I don't like to do  that," says Hasselhoff.
The "Baywatch" star, however, believes it is easier to  stay in shape than it is to "get in shape".
"It's also a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to  get in shape. Subtle maintenance is not hard but getting there  is really hard.
"So if you're going to do it, just know the first six  weeks is going to be tough. After that its pretty damn easy.

David Hasselhoff's struggle with fitness

Oscar-winning singer Sam Smith  has opened up about his sexuality and gender identity, saying  he feels "as much woman as I am man".
When asked about why it took him a long time to come out,  the now-25-year-old "Stay With Me" singer said, "Looking back  on it, it was the fear of saying the wrong thing and offending  people.
"And I was 19 when I started writing the first album. I'd  just moved to London from a village - I was literally the only  gay in the village. I didn't know what I wanted to say, he  told The Times.
Smith said he likes to rock heels and his love for  dressing has been a passion for years.
"I love a heel. I've got loads of heels at home. People  don't know this, but when I was 17, I remember becoming  obsessed with Boy George and Marilyn (Monroe), and all that.
"There was one moment in my life where I didn't own a  piece of male clothing, really. I would wear full make-up  every day in school, eyelashes, leggings with Dr Martens and  huge fur coats, for 2.5 ...

I feel as much woman as I am man: Sam Smith on gender identity

Late comedienne Joan Rivers'  letters to celebrities such as Tom Hanks, David Letterman, Bo  Derek and Meryl Streep will be published in a new book.
Titled "Joan Rivers Confidential", the book will be  penned by Joan's daughter Melissa Rivers and Scott Currie.
The duo has been granted permission to publish the  letters the actor wrote and received from prominent Hollywood  personalities, according to PageSix.com.
One of the letters that is likely to feature in the book  is Joan's message to actor Kathy Bates, who was miffed with  her joke on the movie "Titanic" that the ship would not have  sunk had Bates' character not boarded it.
Joan died on September 4, 2014 from cerebral hypoxia.

Joan Rivers' letters to celebs to be part of new book

Hollywood star George Clooney  says his and wife Amal's four-month-old fraternal twins have  distinctive personalities.
The 56-year-old star says his daughter looks just like  her mother, while his son is a "thug" with a loud laugh,  reports Extra.
"They're born with personalities. Ella is very elegant  and dainty she has these big beautiful eyes, she looks like  Amal."
About Alexander, he adds, "He weighs three pounds more  than his sister... He's just a thug, he's a fat little boy, he  laughs louder than everyone in the room. It's the funniest  thing."
Clooney says his family is complete now and the couple  are not planning to have more kids.

They're born with personalities: George Clooney on his twins

Actor Kim Cattrall said she has  never been friends with her "Sex and the City" (SATC) co-  stars, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon.
The 61-year-old actor, who portrayed Samantha Jones in  the hit HBO TV series, said she is not in touch with any of  the cast members.
"We've never been friends. We've been colleagues and in  some ways it's a very healthy place to be. I don't see them.  The common ground we had was the series and the series is  over," Cattrall said during an appearance on "Piers Morgan's  Life Stories".
The actor said she will never take on the role of  Samantha again, but admitted she has "no regrets" about the  show.
She also said it was sad how she was made out to be the  villain in impeding the development of a third film in the  franchise and was portrayed as "demanding or a diva" in the  media.
Cattrall said, "This is really where I take to task the  people from 'Sex and the City' and specifically Sarah Jessica  Parker, is that I think she ...

I have never been friends with 'SATC' co-stars: Kim Cattrall

"The Walking Dead" actor Andrew  Lincoln says his dream role is to play a Jedi Knight in a  "Star Wars" movie.
The 44-year-old actor says he and his co-star Dave  Morrissey, who played The Governor in seasons three and four  of the zombie drama, were surprised they never got roles in  "Harry Potter" as British men but they hope to be in "Star  Wars" in the future, reports Contactmusic.
"Dave Morrissey and I... We used to sort of joke that we  were the only actors in British Equity that hadn't been in the  'Harry Potter' franchise, so maybe I would have been wizarding  about Hogwarts or hobbit-ing about Middle Earth.
"And I always fancied the idea of getting my hands around  a lightsaber," says Lincoln.

Andrew Lincoln wants to play a Jedi Knight

Superstar Salman Khan has booked Eid  2019 as the release date of his next film, "Bharat".
The 51-year-old star will play the title role in the  movie, which will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
With "Bharat", the actor is continuing with the trend of  releasing his films on Eid.
The movie is an official adaptation of 2014 South Korean  film, "Ode to My Father", which narrates modern Korean history  from the 1950s to the modern day through the life of an  ordinary man and events such as the Hungnam Evacuation during  the 1950 Korean War.
The film will also depict the government's decision to  dispatch nurses and miners to West Germany in the '60s and the  Vietnam War.
"Bharat" will be backed by Atul Agnihotri, who attended  the South Korean film's screening at Berlin Film Festival,  where it was identified as potential content for the Indian  masses.
Agnihotri says their adaptation will be inspired by the  original movie but the story will be based closer to home.
"It's the journey of

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