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Thai movie to get Bollywood remake
Thai movie, 'Bad Genius' is all set for a Bollywood remakeThe Hindi-language remake will be co-produced by Reliance Entertainment and its affiliate banner, Plan C Studios, along with Azure Entertainment.While a director for the remake is not yet confirmed, well-known writer-producer-director Neeraj Pandey will creatively supervise the remake.Film critic, Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to confirm the news, writing, "Reliance Entertainment and Friday Filmworks' company Plan C Studios team up with Azure Entertainment for the Hindi adaptation of Thai film #BadGenius... The Hindi adaptation will be executed under the creative supervision of Neeraj Pandey.Based on real-life scandals in Asia in the international college-admission Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT), 'Bad Genius' was Thailand's biggest hit last year.
Merck Foundation announces winners of 'Merck More Than a Mother' Media Recognition Awards 2017 and Calls for Applications for 2018
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of 'Merck More Than a Mother' Media Recognition Awards 2017. The awards were initiated with the aim to recognize and appreciate professional journalists and students who have produced accurate, informative and compelling stories about infertility, infertile women or couples.The award ceremony will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on the 9th of July 2018. It will be attended by top fertility experts, eminent media personalities, policymakers, infertile women and other distinguished media people from across Africa."I strongly believe that media has the power to bring in desired behaviour change in the society. Media plays an important role in educating people around sensitive issues such as infertility stigma and raise awareness about male infertility and infertility prevention. We will define a call for action for all invited African Journalists for addressing the issue in their communities during our first ...
Cultural representation one-sided in Hindi cinema: Sudhir Mishra
Director Sudhir Mishra believes a "mass culture" has emerged in Hindi films due to lack of diversity, which is depriving the younger generation of different ideas. The National Award-winning writer-director said though there are independent minds influencing popular cinema, there is still a dearth of alternative voices. "There is a deficit, especially in the Hindi belt, where the culture has become one-sided. A mass culture has emerged. The younger generation is not able to see or hear something different, or find some alternative," Mishra told PTI in an interview. "I think the younger generation has become nutritionally deficient. Cinema is also a nutrition that helps one understand about different countries and cultures. They are being deprived of different viewpoints, worlds and ideas. Hollywood or Bollywood are not the only ways to say a story," he said. The "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" director, speaking on the sidelines of the launch programme of Jagran Film Festival's 'Under the .
Neeraj Pandey to direct Hindi remake of 'Bad Genius'
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey is all set to helm the Bollywood adaptation of the top-grossing Thai thriller "Bad Genius". Inspired by real-life news of students cheating in the exam for entry into foreign universities, "Bad Genius" transplants the heist film structure to a school-exam setting, and features themes of class inequality as well as teen social issues. "We keep looking for exciting stories and content all the time and 'Bad Genius' is an amazing film. We are looking forward to the re-imagination of the film as per Indian sensibilities and hope our audiences like it," Pandey said in a statement. Reliance Entertainment and its partner Friday Filmworks' company Plan C Studios has joined hands with Azure Entertainment for the adaptation. "'Bad Genius' is one of the hottest remake properties globally. We thank GDH 559 for entrusting us with this title for the Indian remake. It is a moment of pride for us to be partnering with Neeraj Pandey and Reliance Entertainment on the Hindi ...
Nawazuddin dedicates his IIFA Award to Sridevi
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has dedicated his Best Supporting Actor honour, which he won at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards here, to his "Mom" co-star Sridevi, who was posthumously awarded the Best Actor in a Leading Role Female title.
Josh Duhamel is a 'good co-parenting partner', says Fergie
Singer Fergie says she and former husband Josh Duhamel have struck a happy balance when it comes to spending time with their son, Axl Jack. The singer said Axl recently celebrated Father's Day with Duhamel and they had a great time. "We split it up really balanced. We're all love and we love each other. We're all cool and just a family," Fergie told Entertainment Tonight. "I have a good co-parenting partner, so we work it out." Fergie and Duhamel parted ways last year. "We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family," they had said in a joint statement. The former Black Eyed Peas singer, 42 and the actor met in 2004 on the sets of his show, "Las Vegas". They tied the knot on January 10, 2009, at a vineyard in Malibu.
Ahan is far better than me: Suniel
Actor Suniel Shetty says his son Ahan Shetty, who will soon make his Bollywood debut, is better than him and is not worried about people comparing the youngster to him.
The aim of the film is to awaken the Manto in all of us: Nandita Das
Based on the notion of the freedom of expression, Indian filmmaker Nandita Das' film "Manto" -- on the life of maverick writer and creative rebel Saadat Hasan Manto -- seems to have hit the jackpot with timing, given the issue is a hot topic not only in India but also the world at large. She says the aim was to awaken the Manto within everyone to be truthful and courageous.
'Black Panther' wins top honours at BET Awards, Foxx takes a jibe at Trump
"Black Panther" is continuing its golden run beyond the box office as the film was adjudged the Best Movie at the 2018 BET Awards, with its lead, Chadwick Boseman scoring the award for Best Actor. The ceremony was hosted by actor-singer Jamie Foxx, who returned as the emcee for a second time. Taking a sly dig at US President Donald Trump, Foxx gave a shout-out to the Ryan Coogler-directed film and said the country does not need a president as they have their Black Panther as "our king". "I am not here to host, I am here to celebrate. Black excellence televised. We have to address the panther in the room. Ladies and gentlemen, we have to address the panther in the room. We do not need a president right now because we've got our king. King T'Challa, make some noise," he said in his opening speech. Coogler thanked the people responsible for the film's success and had one request for his fans. "If you can travel to Africa, go. And if you can't go, teach your children about Patrice ...
TN Deputy CM, Kamal Haasan congratulate Praggnanandhaa
: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder and actor Kamal Haasan today congratulated R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the world's second youngest chess Grand Master. "I extend my congratulations to R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the world's youngest Grandmaster and making the country proud," Panneerselvam said on his official Twitter account and also shared an image of the boy. In a statement, Haasan extended his congratulations to the 12-year old Chennai player and said "it was no mean feat". He spoke to Praggnanandhaa's father Rameshbabu and praised him for encouraging the boy's dreams, the statement said. Also, the actor-politician was quoted as saying that he was ready to extend his support for the boy. The Chennai lad became the country's youngest and the world's second youngest Grand Master at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days while playing in the Grendine Open in Italy.
Michael Rapaport stops passenger opening plane emergency exit mid-flight
Actor Michael Rapaport is being hailed hero after stopping a passenger from opening an emergency exit window on an American Airlines plane over the weekend. The 48-year-old actor was flying from Los Angles to Houston on Saturday morning when a fellow passenger got out of his seat, walked to the front of the plane, and started to try and open the emergency exit. Fox Sports director Ted Kenney, a passenger on the flight who was tweeting the experience, noted that Rapaport "just stopped a guy on our plane from opening emergency door. No joke. Mr New York jump right up and stopped it, no hesitation." Kenney said Rapaport shot up out of his seat and rushed to the area between the bulkhead and the bathroom and yelled "'what the f**k are you doing?" "Mike continues yelling so I jump up and rush up to Michael as does some Big 3 players," Kenney wrote. "I get to the bulkhead and Michael has this guy by the collar and manhandling him away from the emergency exit door. Michael tells us he was ...
Meghan Trainor planning winter wedding
Singer Meghan Trainor says she and fiance Daryl Sabara are planning to get married around Christmas this year. The singer had previously revealed that she has a backyard barbecue theme in mind for her wedding. "I'm thinking Christmas," the 24-year-old told Entertainment Tonight, noting that a summer celebration would be "too hot." "Nice and cold, so that when we dance and get sweaty we can, like, cool off, you know?" she added. The "Lips Are Movin" hitmaker got engaged to the former "Spy Kids" star in December last year. The couple started dating in July last year and made their relationship public in October. They met through their mutual friend Chloe Grace Moretz.
'Ant-Man and the Wasp' sequel to two movies: Kevin Feige
Paul Rudd's "Ant-Man and the Wasp" will take the story of the franchise forward and continue the plot of "Captain America: Civil War" as well, says Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige.
Winning award always special: Amaal Mallik
Composer Amaal Mallik, who bagged the Best Music Director award for his work in the film "Badrinath Ki Dulhania", says winning an award is always special to him.
Mexican remake of '3 Idiots' set for India screening
"3 Idiotas", the Mexican remake of blockbuster Indian film "3 Idiots", will be screened in India for the first time when it opens the ninth edition of the Jagran Film Festival (JFF) here.
Sri Lanka to produce first 3D movie
Sri Lanka will produce its first 3D movie to spread awareness of the drug trade in the island country, authorities said on Monday.
Thai film 'Bad Genius' to get Indian remake
Thai movie "Bad Genius" is set to get a Hindi spin as Reliance Entertainment and Friday Filmworks Plan C have teamed up with Azure Entertainment for the project. It will be executed under the creative supervision of writer, producer and director Neeraj Pandey.
I like unfamiliar situations: Vishal Dadlani
Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani says that he likes unfamiliar situations and challenges. For him, the only thing that makes him happy is to do things that he has not done before.
Yami to endorse footwear brand
Actress Yami Gautam has been roped in as the ambassador of footwear brand Aeroblu, which is known for its vibrant colours, summery styles and stylish designs.
Shania Twain says Lyme disease has changed her voice forever
Shania Twain says besides leaving a permanent scar on her neck, the Lyme disease has changed her voice forever. The 52-year-old singer, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2003, made a comeback recently after a hiatus of 15 years. Twain opened up on how Lyme altered her life. "Does my voice sound deeper? It does, though, doesn't it?" she told The Mirror newspaper. The singer said when she was diagnosed she feared she would not be able to sing again but she was lucky that her condition was diagnosed and treated so quickly. "I thought I'd never sing again... It was nerve damage from Lyme disease. I saw a tick fall off me and I got treated right away, otherwise the damage would have been a lot more extensive. "I was on tour, and I almost fell off the stage every night because I was so dizzy. I felt lucky when I found out the cause, because the disease can go to your brain or heart," she said. Twain said she decided to launch a comeback seven years into her hiatus. "I started writing .