Actor Jackie Shroff has undergone a screen test for the role of legendary actor Sunil Dutt in Sanjay Dutt's biopic but is yet to sign on the dotted line.
	The Rajkumar Hirani helmed project will see Ranbir Kapoor playing the lead role and Jackie will be seen as his father Sunil Dutt.
	"I did the look test for the role of Sunil Dutt sahab. Its big thing for me that they thought of me for this role. It's a difficult role (to play). I will try not to look like him. I will try to follow his mannerisms," Jackie told PTI.
	"I have met him (Sunil Dutt) on a couple of occasions. The first time I met him was at his place when Baba (as Sanjay Dutt is fondly called) introduced me. It was a casual, normal conversation between us," he said.
	The "Hero" actor reveals that Hirani shared his look test, photos with Sanjay and the latter loved it.
	As per media reports, superstar Aamir Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan were too approached for the senior Dutt's role but did not take up the ...

Jackie Shroff to play Sunil Dutt in Sanjay biopic ?

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Actor Saif Ali Khan has rubbished rumours that his actress wife Kareena Kapoor underwent a sex determination test for their baby.
	Gossip mills have been abuzz that Kareena and Saif secretly went on to take the gender test of their unborn child and that they plan to have the baby in London.
	However, Saif in a statement, sought to put all the rumours to rest and said, "I want to let everyone know that we have not yet had our child and we still don't know the sex of the child. We will not be having our child in London and the name of the child will definitely not be called Saifeena."
	It was in July this year when Saif announced that the couple is expecting their first child in December.
	Saif, son of late legendary cricketer Tiger Pataudi and noted actress Sharmila Tagore, tied the knot with the "Ki & Ka" actress in October 2012 after a five-year courtship.
	The 46-year-old actor was earlier married to actress Amrita Singh and has two children -- daughter Sara and son Ibrahim.

Saif denies going for sex determination of his, Kareena's baby

Superstar Aamir Khan is in Meghalaya to celebrate wife Kiran Rao's birthday.
	The 51-year-old actor along with his family is on trip to North East and has been sharing pictures from the vacation on Twitter.
	"Bringing in Kiran's birthday in beautiful Meghalaya!," the actor captioned the picture of him, Kiran and their son Azad posing together under the bright sun with a chocolate cake in front of them. Kiran turns 43 today.
	The star also shared a photo of the picturesque view from their stay in the state.
	Few days back Aamir posted a selfie of him and Kiran which they took during their time in Arunachal Pradesh.
	On work front the actor is gearing up for the release of his much awaited film "Dangal".
	Based on the real life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat, the Nitesh Tiwari- directed film releases on December 23.

Aamir Khan celebrates wife Kiran Rao's birthday in Meghalaya

Actress Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Versano are expecting their second child.
	The "Wonder Woman" star took to Instagram to announce the news.
	"So excited to share this wonder with you... #mommyforthesecondtime," the Israeli actress captioned a black-and-white mirror selfie with Versano.
	Gadot, 31, and Versano have been married since 2008 and welcomed a daughter, Alma, in 2011.
	The "Wonder Woman" standalone film will hit theaters in May next year. Gadot's superhero is also part of "Justice League" movie.

Gal Gadot pregnant with second child

Actor Ian Somerhalder says Donald Trump's victory in the US Presidential elections is a scary thing and he may think of moving out of the country if the Republican wins.
	The "Vampire Diaries" star said he is wildly passionate about the upcoming November 8 decision, calling it "the most important election in human history," reported Variety.
	"I think about the America I could potentially be raising my children in, and I don't know. I don't know if I would actually want to stay here. It's extreme, but I love this country. I want nothing but the best for this country," Somerhalder said.
	The 37-year-old actor, who is a committed environmentalist, said he understands the need to spur the economy, but not at the expense of the environment.
	"I want to see our factories up and running again. It just takes a little time. But our environment, we can't survive without it.
	"I'm looking out right now at the beautiful Georgia afternoon, and it's 84 degrees right now. It's going to be 87 ...

Ian Somerhalder may move out of US if Donald Trump wins

Singer Susan Boyle says Simon Cowell is a genius and she trusts him completely.
	The 55-year-old singer revealed the music mogul - who discovered her on "Britain's Got Talent" - chose all of the songs for her new album 'A Wonderful World' and she trusts him completely, reported Contactmusic.
	"I had a lot of fun making it. Simon picked the songs. I'll always put my trust in Simon - he's a genius. I don't see that much of him, but I hear from him a lot," she said.
	The album is a collection of covers of famous love songs and Susan is thrilled with the romantic record.
	"It's very romantic, isn't it? Especially at the time of year when people are looking for something extra-special. Perfect for a couple who meet for the first time.

Susan Boyle praises Simon Cowell

Eddie Redmayne said he was worried about ruining "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them" because he is such a huge fan of the "Harry Potter" movies.
	The Oscar-winning actor is a huge fan of the "Harry Potter" movies and admitted to some nerves about taking on the role of Newt Scamander in the upcoming spin-off, reported Contactmusic.
	"Of course you feel pressure. Also, particularly because I loved the Potter films. There was something so warming about being able to dive back into that world every year or two. And if you've enjoyed something, you don't want to be the one who comes in and screws it up," he  said.
	"But pressure's there with every film. With 'The Theory of Everything' it was knowing Stephen and Jane Hawking and the family would see the film. With 'The Danish Girl' it was all the people that I'd met in preparation for the film who came from the trans community. It's pressure here of a different type, which is called hard core fandom.

Eddie Redmayne's Potter fears

Actor Ciaran Hinds will play Steppenwolf, the main villain, in "Justice League: Part 1".
	The "Game of Thrones" actor has been cast as the main villain Steppenwolf, the uncle of Darkseid and the military leader of Apokolips, in the new movie, according to The Wrap.
	Steppenwolf was seen in a "Batman v Superman" deleted scene as the monster Lex Luthor met with and it was previously reported that his storyline is expected to follow that of The New 52, the 2011 revamp and relaunch by DC Comics of its entire line of monthly superhero comic books.
	According to a synopsis of Earth 2 #1: "Five years ago, they appeared in the sky: booming holes in space, spewing an army of monsters known as Parademons, and led by the villain Steppenwolf. Entire countries were destroyed, but Earth's defenders fought back. Chief among them were Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman."
	However, the character's look is set to be "upgraded" from his appearance in the deleted scene.
	The Zack Snyder directed film, set 

Ciaran Hinds to play Steppenwolf in 'Justice League'

"Saturday Night Live" has announced that Dave Chappelle is to host an episode of the long-running sketch and news series for the first time in his career on November 12, which will also be the first episode after the US election.
	The 43-year-old actor and comedian will be hosting "SNL" in what is sure to be an emotionally charged episode, regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's election.
	His musical guests will be legendary hip-hop act A Tribe Called Quest, who will be releasing their first album in 18 years the day before the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Chappelle has rarely made any television or other public appearances in over a decade, ever since he left his own "Chappelle's Show" suddenly in 2005, with that series ending the following year.
	However, more recently he has returned to stand-up comedy, playing 10 nights at Radio City Music Hall in the summer of 2014, plus a cameo in Spike Lee's "Chi-Raq."
	He made his film debut in Mel Brooks' "Robin Hood: Men In ...

Dave Chappelle to host 'Saturday Night Live'

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he loves being at home and misses his family when out for work.
	The "Doctor Strange" actor said he doesn't feel like a big Hollywood star as he is very down to earth and loves simple things, reported Female First.
	"I don't think of myself as this huge Hollywood star. I have a new family and I have close friends who have known me since I first started and don't think of me like that.
	"They're always happy to remind me who I am, which is good. I don't find it difficult to stay grounded. Every time I come back to London, I love the feeling - it's my home town and I'm very happy with my creature comforts. I'm actually quite a homely person, although I still enjoy being on the red carpet," Cumberbatch, 40, said.
	The British star and his wife  Sophie Hunter are expecting their second child, but he insists their expanding family will not slow him down and he will keep working at the same pace.
	"It won't be slowing me down. Keeping fit seems to be key. ...

I am a homely person: Benedict Cumberbatch

Blac Chyna has slammed Wendy Williams for commenting on her relationship with Rob Kardashian.
	Chyna, who is engaged to Rob and pregnant with his baby, was furious after Wendy claimed she is not attracted to Rob and is taking advantage of him and hit back with a furious post on her Instagram page, reported Us Weekly.
	Sharing an unflattering picture of Wendy, she wrote: "Wendy.. Wendy.. Wendy....You lost your mind? How dare you speak on me, my fiance, and my mom like you were at the Christmas table with us?!
	"I find it so funny how you love to talk about Rob and his insecurities like at a point in time you wasn't a fat 400 pound on the radio!
	"...You want him to be like your husband? Rob is MY MAN! MINE! I love him for who he is which is why we are together. Therefore it doesn't matter what you Think or Want him to be he's not for you!"
	Rob's weight has ballooned to over 300 pounds in recent years but Wendy claimed that was not the issue.
	"It's not even about Rob being ...

Blac Chyna slams Wendy Williams

Oscar-winning actress and comedienne Mo'nique said she has an "open marriage" with her husband Sidney Hicks.
	The "Precious" star married Hicks in 2006 and they are parents to twin sons, but Mo'nique said the couple has an unconventional marriage - because both she and her man are allowed to date other people.
	She first opened up about the arrangement in 2007, but now insisted the perception of what goes on in her marriage has been misconstrued, reported Contactmusic.
	"Let me tell you what the rule is, so that everybody is clear - the rule is simply honesty..." she told "Watch What Happens Live!".
	"We've been married for a decade now and people say, 'Well, how does it work? How does it happen?' Try it for yourself and find out."
	Mo'Nique went on to explain she first came up with the idea of an open marriage, because she was in the "mindset of an entertainer and wanted to have it all", and Hicks was up for the arrangement.

It was my idea to have an open marriage: Mo'nique

Rapper-songwriter Professor Green has decided to solely focus on his music career.
	The 32-year-old singer, who ended his marriage with reality TV star Millie Mackintosh eight months ago, said that during his relationship with the former "Made In Cheslea" star he lost concentration, reported Contactmusic.
	"I took my eye off the ball, I don't know where the two years went. I'll admit it got away from me. Unfortunately the focus shifted and I became more of this celebrity to people and the focus shifted on to my personal life instead.
	"And some of my fans who don't buy into that stuff have just been waiting for me to return," Professor Green, whose real name is Stephen Paul Manderson, said.
	The "Read All About It" hitmaker is in no mood to neglect his music and plans to churn out songs continuously.
	"I want to make sure it doesn't happen again, people need to understand I don't enjoy leaving a restaurant after two bottles of red wine and having a camera shoved in my face.
	"I will ..

Professor Green to completely focus on music career

Actress Drew Barrymore says it is very tough for her to go on diet as she always keeps dreaming about pizza.
	The 41-year-old actress has managed to lost 20lbs after following nutritionist Kimberly Snyder's methods but said it was incredibly difficult for her to leave her favourite food, Us magazine.
	"I've been very disciplined and all I did was cry and dream about pizza. I still am dreaming and crying about pizza.'
	"I was 144 and now I'm 124. I did it on the filming of a Netflix show ('Santa Clarita Diet'). I feel really great. I followed Kimberly Snyder's methods, but I added some protein like fish and chicken since she's all vegetarian or vegan," Barrymore said.
	The actress and her former husband Will Kopelman, who divorced in August, are currently planning to spend the holidays together for the sake of their daughters, Olive, four, and two-year-old Frankie.

Drew Barrymore dreams of pizza

Actress Felicity Jones says she has become obsessed with stunts since starring as resistance fighter Jyn Erso in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story".
	The 33-year-old actress said she enjoyed trying something new with the more physical aspects of the story, reported Female First.
	"I loved the action side of it because it's something I've never done before. I learnt how to do kung fu and now I've become obsessed with stunts and being on wires," Erso said.
	"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy, and Gary Whitta.
	The movie is set for a December release this year.

Felicity Jones obsessed with action sequences

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley says there are times when she wishes she lived closer to her family.
	The 29-year-old model lives in Beverly Hills with her fiance Jason Statham, reported Female First.
	"The one big downside is not having my family within reach. I would love to be able to invite them over for a roast dinner, or be able to say to my brother or sister, 'Why don't you pop over for a glass of wine tonight?' but I can't and it weighs heavily on me," Whiteley said.
	She is Britain's highest-earning model, but Whiteley insists she is never self-satisfied as there is always wants to achieve new things.
	"I don't think you can ever sit back and think, 'I've made it now I can relax.' As soon as you start to have that attitude, that's when you lose it.
	"My mum taught me never to be complacent, I'm always thinking, 'What else is there left to do and where I can go now?' I have always been drawn to women who have built something for themselves and who are unashamedly themselves. ..

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley feels homesick

Singer Robbie Williams has sympathized with pop star Justin Bieber over his recent onstage meltdowns.
	The 42-year-old star said he understands the reasons behind Bieber's frustration, which culminated in him walking off the stage in Manchester when the crowd was screaming, reported Contactmusic.
	"I saw that online. I get where he's coming from. I find it difficult forming words in my head without an audience. So when there's 16,000 people screaming at you while you're trying to talk, I get it," Williams said.
	The 22-year-old Canadian star called his fans in Birmingham "obnoxious" for continually screaming at him and Williams said that Bieber was still wrong to do what he did.
	"You've got to do it with humour or you don't do it at all," he said.

Robbie Williams understands reasons behind Bieber's meltdowns

Actress Amy Adams says playing her role in "Nocturnal Animals" looked impossible to her, but designer-filmmaker Tom Hord's explanation about the character made it easy.
	The movie is a three-sided drama about a woman facing the fall-out from a failed relationship, reported Contactmusic.
	"It seemed nearly impossible. And that became very attractive to me. Tom explained in such a beautiful way how he would use music, sound and light to pull us in and out of story and time and space.
	"I'm a great fan of his work. He's been successful in so many domains. He's always so impeccably elegant, so perfect, and that always makes me feel a little unkempt next to him! But really he doesn't care at all," Adams, 42, said.
	The "American Hustle" actress said the journey of her character was intriguing.
	"I understood the emotional existence of this woman. I'm somebody who's a bit more of an organic creature. I'm not necessarily as poised as this character is.
	"But Tom is very poised, so I used him 

Amy Adams acquired poise for 'Nocturnal Animals'

Virtuoso Hungarian pianist and conductor Zoltan Kocsis, celebrated for his versatile technique, has died at the age of 64, his orchestra, the National Philharmonic, said.
	"The (orchestra) informs with deep sorrow that Zoltan Kocsis after a long illness borne with dignity died this afternoon,"  it said in a statement quoted by the MTI news agency yesterday.
	"Kocsis was a giant of music," said the acclaimed conductor Ivan Fischer, who co-founded the world-renowned Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) with the pianist in 1983.
	"He was one of the rare geniuses...His influence on his generation is immeasurable," said Fischer on his Facebook page.
	Kocsis had served as musical director of the National Philharmonic Orchestra since 1997 and became a household name among music fans from the United States to Japan as he took the ensemble on tour.
	He underwent heart surgery in 2012, and last month cancelled upcoming concerts on the advice of doctors, according to the orchestra.
	Born in ...

Hungarian piano virtuoso Zoltan Kocsis dies aged 64

The fifth edition of Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) came to a close today in the mountain town of McLeod Ganj here.
	Nasiruddin Shah's short film "Interior Cafe Night" was screened on the closing day of the four-day festival.
	DIFF founder director Ritu Sarin said, "We had a very good audience here and that feels really good."
	The festival included feature films, children's films, video installations, master classes, conversations, panel discussions and community outreach events, thus offering a selection of the best of contemporary independent cinema.
	The DIFF screened 43 films, including 27 feature films (18 narratives and nine documentaries), 15 short films and one medium documentary fiction. About 20 filmmakers, including nine international filmmakers presented their films at the festival.
	As part of the DIFF's community outreach programme, screenings were organised in local villages, including Dharamkot, Heini and Rakked, and at the district jail in Lower ...

Dharamsala International Film Festival comes to a close

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is likely to adopt a village in the Yavatmal district of the state.
	Collector Sachindra Pratap Singh yesterday signed the proposal made by the Chetana Abhiyan Project director and Resident District Collector (RDC) Rajesh Khawle in response to the instruction received from the Maharashtra government.
	According to Singh, Akshay had recently met state Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar in Mumbai. During the meeting, the minister briefed the actor about the woes of farmers in Vidarbha, particularly in Yavatmal.
	Akshay volunteered to adopt one of the villages hit hard by the farmers' suicide, he said.
	The government then asked the district administration to suggest a village which is having the maximum number of farmers' suicide.
	Accordingly, RDC Khawle proposed the name of village Pimpri Butti and the collector has now cleared the concerned file which would soon be submitted to the state government for further action.
	Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ...

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