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Abhimanyu Dassani trained in martial arts for debut film
Abhimanyu Dassani, son of actress Bhagyashree and Himalaya, will soon be making his Bollywood debut with "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota". He is glad it gave him a chance to learn the nuances of martial arts for the movie.
IMG Group comes up with reality based web series - "SURVIVORSS"
IMG Group, who has always recognized new and fresh talent and gifted the industry with amazing actors and models, is coming up with a new reality based web series "SURVIVORSS". The shooting of the show starts on 12th August 2018. It's a fifteen day shoot which will be in the tough location between Dehradun and Saharanpur, UP. The tagline for the show isThe concept of series is given by Sunny Verma who believes that strugglers who are not getting the right opportunity can perform at this platform and make a place for themselves in the industry. Karan Kundra who is the main part of the series is going to judge the finale episode. Along with that other celebrities who are going to be a part of the show are Mr. Mayank Pawar (Mr. Asia & Mr. India), Karishma Talwar (TV Anchor & Splitsvilla fame), Mia Lakra (Splitsvilla 8 fame) and Sonali Katyal(Splitsvilla 7 fame)."I have always encouraged such talent based shows as this encourages youth to participate and showcase their talent. ...
'Mile 22' to release on August 17 in India
Mark Wahlberg-starrer "Mile 22" will release in India on August 17.
New members added to cast of Michael Bay's '6 Underground'
Four new actors have been added to the cast list of '6 Underground', the big-budget action movie by filmmaker Michael Bay.The project now includes Dave Franco, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Adria Arjona and Corey Hawkins.The actors will be joining Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds, who will be leading the project.It is being co-financed and distributed by Netflix.Skydance developed the movie, roped in Michael Bay and Reynolds and later partnered with Netflix on the project, Variety reported.The film marks the first collaboration of the media service provider with Bay and Reynolds.The film will be based on an original idea by 'Deadpool' screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, who will also be executive producers for the film.Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will be joining Bay and Ian Bryce to co-produce the film that is scheduled to be released in 2019.Dave Franco will also be seen in helmer Barry Jenkin's next film 'If Beale Street Could Talk' and Adria Arjona will be ...
Didn't wish to do fiction TV shows: Monalisa
Bhojpuri film actress Antara Biswas, popularly known as Monalisa, says she had never thought of acting in a fiction TV show.
Powell is very hard-charging: Justin Theroux
Actor Justin Theroux found stunt coordinator and second-unit director Gary Powell, who has worked in films including the James Bond and Bourne franchises, very hard-charging.
Esha Gupta wanted to be pilot
Actress Esha Gupta had dreamt of becoming a chef wanted to be a pilot, says her sister Neha.
Manmarziyaan to release in September
Anurag Kashyap's directorial 'Manmarziyaan' is all set to hit the theaters on September 21st.Kashyap announced the date by posting a picture on photo-sharing application Instagram with a caption that said, "Hamara Friday is on September" (Our Friday is on September)(Embed)Lead actor Abhishek Bachchan confirmed the same on his Instagram and wrote, "21st September it is!See you at a cinema Hall near you."(Embed)Apart from Bachchan, the movie starts Taapsee Pannu and 'Sanju' star Vicky Kaushal in pivotal roles.Taapsee was last seen in David Dhawan's 'Judwaa 2' and this film will mark her first project with Kashyap.'Manmarziyaan' will see Abhishek Bachchan return to the big screen after a gap of two years as he was last seen in the 2016 rom-com 'Housefull 3'.
Natasha Suri learns pole dance for movie
Former Miss India and actress Natasha Suri is learning pole dance to prepare for her role in the upcoming Bollywood movie "Aadat", produced by singer Mika Singh.
Rod Stewart announces new album 'Blood Red Roses'
Music legend Rod Stewart has announced his 30th studio album 'Blood Red Roses'. In a statement posted on the musician's official website, Stewart said the new album, having 13 original tracks and three covers, will be released on September 28 through Republic Records. The album is available for pre-order now and includes an instant download of the album's lead single "Didn't I", which is about the damage drugs can do from a parent's point of view. 'Blood Red Roses' is Stewart's first in three years, following the international bestsellers 'Another Country' (2015) and 'Time' (2013), and comes nearly 50 years to the date when he signed his very first solo recording contract. "I always think I make albums for a few friends and this record has that intimacy. Sincerity and honesty go a long way in life and the same is true in song-writing," Stewart said. The rocker has co-produced the LP with his longtime collaborator Kevin Savigar and it will be released as both a 13-track standard ...
Kajal Pisal joins cast of 'Udann'
Actress Kajal Pisal, who has featured in shows like "Saath Nibhana Saathiya" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", will play actor Mahesh Thakur's on-screen sister in "Udann".
TV gives me a chance to be myself: Neha Dhupia
Actress Neha Dhupia, who is coming with "Styled by Neha" -- a new fashion-based television show -- says the non-fiction space in the small screen medium gives her a chance to be herself and so, be comfortable.
Rod Stewart's 30th album to hit stores in September
Legendary singer Rod Stewart will release his 30th album, "Blood Red Roses", on September 28.
Sachin-Jigar rope in Vishwa Mohan Bhatt for 'Gold'
Composers Sachin-Jigar have incorporated classical legends for the score of Akshay Kumar-starrer "Gold". They have collaborated with legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain's younger brother Taufiq Qureshi for the song "Chad gayi hai" and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt for "Jaaga Hindustan".
Lata Mangeshkar wishes luck to 'talented' Anil Kapoor
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has wished luck to "Fanney Khan" actor Anil Kapoor, whom she finds talented.
'Manmarziyaan' to release on September 21
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's upcoming directorial "Manmarziyaan" will hit the screens on September 21.
Edgar Hansen found guilty of molesting minor
"Deadliest Catch" fame actor Edgar Hansen has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
The Beatles' 'All You Need is Love' to be published as children's picture book
Two songs by the Beatles penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney are set to get a children's picture book adaptation. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing has announced that it will publish two books aimed at kids re-imagining songs by the legendary band as picture stories. The series will begin with the group's iconic hit "All You Need Is Love," and will feature illustrations by Marc Rosenthal. "This timeless song rings true now more than ever. We feel there is always a market for books about hope, and John Lennon and Paul McCartney have written songs that resonate with parents and children who want to look at the world with hope and love," said Valerie Garfield, Vice President and Publisher of Little Simon in a statement. The first book is set for release in January 2019 via the imprint Little Simon. The song featured and release date of the second book will be announced at a future date. The books will be released through a licensing agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing .
98 Degrees movie would be very fun: Jeff Timmons (IANS Interview)
American singer Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees is not sure about a movie on the Grammy-nominated vocal harmonising group, but he feels that if it is ever made then it will be "very fun".
'Skyscraper': A lowbrow, watchable thriller (IANS Review, Rating: **)
Film: "Skyscraper"; Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber; Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Roland Moller, Noah Taylor, Byron Mann, Pablo Schreiber and Hannah Quinlivan; Rating: **