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Amala Paul lauds Malayalam film on transgender community
Actress Amala Paul has lauded director Ranjith Sankar for taking a road less travelled with his movie "Njan Marykutty", which she says is an important piece on social inclusion of the transgender community.
Life is really funny, says Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato finds humour in life and the singer says the key to live fully is to "set yourself free". The 25-year-old musician, who celebrated six years of sobriety earlier this year, addressed the audience from her stage show in Barcelona, Spain recently, according to FemaleFirst. "Life is really, really funny sometimes. It can be difficult, but, for the most part, if you do what makes you happy and set yourself free, you'll live an amazing life," Lovato said. The singer performed live hours after unveiling the candid song "Sober" to the world with an emotional lyric video. The lyrics, through which she thanked her family and friends for their support through tough times, are: "Mama, I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore, and Daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor. "To the ones who never left me, we've been down this road before. I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore." In the song, Lovato later apologises to fans and admits being "only human" who is flawed but will ...
Travelling together key to relationship, says Lea Michele
"Glee" alum Lea Michele says a couple must travel together as they not only get to explore different places but also end up knowing each other better. The 31-year-old actor, who is engaged to Zandy Reich, said she is lucky to have her husband-to-be as a globetrotter. "When you're meeting someone, you have to see right off the gate how they travel and if you travel well together. Luckily, when we first met, we realised that we do travel well together. "That is a big relationship key I think. We love travelling, he's so well travelled. It's funny - he's been to a lot of places, I've been to a lot of places, but weirdly, a lot of the places I've been to he's never been to, and where he's been to I've never been to. So we're excited to show each other, but also get to explore new places together," Michele told People magazine. The actor-singer said they are yet to give any thought to their honeymoon destination. "We haven't gotten there quite yet. I think that we want to just plan the ...
When Seth Rogen rejected Paul Ryan's selfie request
Actor Seth Rogen, like most of Hollywood, made his displeasure with the country's current administration and its activities clear, when he denied a photo opportunity to Republican congressional leader Paul Ryan.
Tom Cruise has ideas for new 'Mission Impossible" films
Actor Tom Cruise has revealed plans for more "Mission Impossible" movies, which will see him playing daredevil Ethan Hunt.
An opportune time for me in films: Arjun Kapoor
With films like "Panipat", "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" and "India's Most Wanted" in his kitty, actor Arjun Kapoor says he is in the best phase of his career as he is "finally" playing mature characters. The 32-year-old actor says he is happy to collaborate with filmmakers like Ashutosh Gowariker, Raj Kumar Gupta and Dibakar Banerjee. "It is exciting and opportune time for me in my career. Somebody like Ashutosh Gowariker, who has achieved fantastic heights, has chosen me for 'Panipat'. His body of work speaks for him. "I have taken it up as a challenge to be able to do a period film because you should do it with the best people and there is nobody better then Gowariker sir," Arjun told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of IIFA 2018. The actor, who recently finished the shooting of Vipul Shah's "Namastey England", will soon start working on Gupta's "India's Most Wanted". Arjun says he is excited about the project as it "has come in my life when I wanted to do something where I am ...
Don't want to overwork myself, says Manisha Koirala
In the second phase of her career, Manisha Koirala says she plans to have a relaxed approach towards work and weigh in on her options. Manisha's sabbatical from work came after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012. Shetook a five-year break to recuperate and returned to the big screen with "Dear Maya". Currently, she is awaiting the release of "Sanju", a biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt in which she plays Nargis Dutt, and basking in the critical acclaim coming her way for "Lust Stories". "I don't intend to overwork myself. I intend to take it easy - work hard when it's required. I am having the best time of my life," Manisha told PTI. There was, however, a phase when the actor found herself doing too much without the required satisfaction in return. "I've been there done that. We are in a profession of 'out of sight out of mind', so one tends to be all the time on a roll. I had those tendencies initially in my career. "Now I'm mindful about not getting into that space. When ...
Chinese global art expo opens with Indian musical
A Singaporean Indian music-and-drama group led the opening of an exhibition here that aims to facilitate mutual understanding and exchange of culture between China and the rest of the world. Artists from LalitAnjali presented a musical performance to open the exhibition, themed 'Silk Journey to Art', here yesterday. The expo, organised by China-based Beijing Yi Pu Cultural Co. Ltd, presented work of 94 renowned artists from 47 countries. The exhibition seeks to facilitate mutual understanding and exchange of culture between China and the rest of the world as well as support Beijing's One Belt One Road initiative. LalitAnjali's lead singer Vicknesvari Vadivalagan, who opened the exhibition with classical ragas, said the Indian participation in the opening ceremony reflected the multi-cultural presentation. The group represented Singapore's vibrant Indian music, drama and art scene built over decades, said Vicknesvari, who has been signing for 40 years, having started at the tender age .
Ranveer's mohawk moment draws Bollywood's attention
A throwback image of Bollywood star Ranveer Singh sporting a funky mohawk hairdo during his childhood, elicited various emotions among his celebrity friends, with Deepika Padukone expressing disbelief with a big "Noooooooo".
Working with same team not comfort zone, doing similar roles is: Nushrat
Nushrat Bharucha may have teamed up with director Luv Ranjan and actor Kartik Aaryan on four films -- "Pyaar Ka Punchnama", "Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2", "Akaash Vani" and "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety"-- but she believes she was never in her "comfort zone" while working on these projects as her characters were different. The 33-year-old actor said her roles in all her films were risky as no actor wishes to play the "anti-hero" in the early stages of their career. "It is not the team that creates the comfort zone. I thinks it's the kind of films. You keep doing same kind of films that makes you comfortable. But none of my roles have been the same. They have been different, even though the films' premise were the same. "For me, especially, the choice of roles in all my films, even it's the same team, has been a risk. Nobody wants to play the antihero," Nushrat told PTI on the sidelines of IIFA 2018. The actor, however, enjoys working with the same group as they have grown together as ...
Audience's expectations push me to be a better actor: Vicky Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal is on cloud nine after his films "Raazi" and "Lust Stories" receiving a great response from the audience and the actor says the expectations of the people drives him to do something different every time. Vicky was recently seen in Meghna Gulzar's spy drama and Karan Johar's film in the Netflix anthology. "Somebody who started in the industry knocking at so many doors and reaching where I have reached today, I feel privileged with every opportunity that I have got. It is a very beautiful feeling when the audience approves of your work. "I feel nice when there are expectations from people as that is how you know the audience loves and cares for you and your work. I want them to expect something from me as that pushes me to be a better actor," the actor told PTI. He also has two more films up for release, "Sanju", the Sanjay Dutt biopic and "Uri", based on Indian Army's surgical strikes across the LoC. "There are stories that affect, move you. They have their own zing. I ...
B-Town celebs gear up for IIFA 2018
Bollywood celebrities are all set to perform at the 19th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards in Bangkok.The event will include performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan and Iulia Vantur.PHOTOSYesteryear actress, Rekha, will be performing at the event after 20 years.Director and Producer Karan Johar, along with actor Riteish Deshmukh, will be seen hosting the awards night.IIFA 2018 will not only showcase Bollywood's glitz and glamour but will also support environmental causes and cinema memorabilia.Actor Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana teamed up to host IIFA Rocks, which was held on, June 22.
Here's what Deepika thinks of Ranveer's Mohawk
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is well-known for his fashion experiments. But this time, his post has left alleged beau Deepika Padukone stunned.The 'Befikre' actor posted a throwback picture on Instagram today from his childhood days, sporting a Mohawk, captioned "Avant Garde Since 1985".While the post garnered a lot of attention, Deepika, who seemed shocked at the picture, wrote "nooooooooo", to which Ranveer replied, " @deepikapadukone unfortunately .. yes!!!!".Apart from Deepika, the picture grabbed the attention of other B-Town stars as well.Ranveer's 'Gunday' co-star Arjun Kapoor commented "Sakht laundo ka ustaad (chief of tough guys)".Meanwhile, 'Vicky Donor' star Ayushman Khurana pointed out the similarity between Ranveer's hairstyle and actor Gulshan Grover's look for a film.On the work front, Ranveer is currently shooting for 'Simmba' at a film studio in Hyderabad, where he will essay the role of a cop named Sangram Bhalerao.Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the film, which is a remake
Adele works on her fitness for film role
Singer Adele is working towards becoming fitter so that she can try acting in a film.
Alec Baldwin invites Melania Trump to 'SNL'
Actor Alec Baldwin has extended an invitation to US First Lady Melania Trump to appear on "Saturday Night Live" in the wake of a controversy over a jacket she wore inscribed with the words "I really dont care".
Preti Taneja's retelling of 'King Lear' fetches her UK's Desmond Elliott Prize
Preti Taneja has won the prestigious Desmond Elliott Prize given for the best debut novel in English published in the UK for her retelling of Shakespeare's "King Lear" set in modern-day India. Taneja took home the 10,000 pounds prize for novel "We That Are Young" beating fellow shortlisted authors, Gail Honeyman ("Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine") and Paula Cocozza ("How to Be Human"). "We That Are Young" explores themes of "King Lear" like severed relationships and warring families against the backdrop of the 2011 anti-corruption riots in India. It follows a central cast of characters as they react to ageing patriarch Devraj's decision to pass control of 'the Company' to his three daughters, Gargi, Radha and Sita. From Delhi mansions to luxury hotels, from city slums to the streets of Kashmir, from palace to wayside, Taneja recasts an old tale in fresh, eviscerating prose that bursts with energy and fierce, beautifully measured rage. The novel was chosen by a judging panel ...
Will do daily soaps if it helps my career: Aashish Chaudhary
Aashish Chaudhary says he would not mind doing daily soaps if they help him reach a position where he is able to make choices as an artiste. Aashish, who has also acted in Hindi films, says he eventually wants to do shows that make his family proud. "I am not a top actor on TV. If it takes me to do a daily soap - 'Naagin' or 'Saas-Bahu', to be at good ranking, and to boost my career and get better offers then why not. I have to be in a good position to get good roles," he told PTI. The actor says 'saas-bahu' shows are a staple on the small screen as they are accepted by the audience and one cannot blame the industry for churning out such programmes. The 39-year-old actor adds the sensibilities of the audience will only change with time. "There is nothing wrong in delivering what people want to see. My parents are trying to understand Netflix (a video-streaming service). The audience wants slow running shows so that they can do some other household chores in between. This is nothing ...
FTII conducts film appreciation course for future bureaucrats
In a first-of-its-kind exposure, over 175 IAS officer trainees underwent a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)-steered film appreciation course at Mussoorie which was organised with an aim to ensure "all-round" development of the future policy-makers. Around 178 officer trainees of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the 2016 batch and three from the Royal Bhutan Civil Service(RBCS) attended the course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) between June 21 and 23, an FTII official said here today. Legendary theatre and film actor Naseeruddin Shah and his actor wife Ratna Pathak Shah shared their insights about Indian films with the future policymakers. "The basic aim of the academy to invite FTII to offer such a course was to have an all-round development of their officers who should have an awareness about art, culture and cinema and to expand the horizons of knowledge of all these future policymakers," said Sankalp Meshram, .
Jai Soni, Rhea Sharma to feature in 'Laal Ishq'
Actors Jai Soni and Rhea Sharma will feature together in an episode of "Laal Ishq", a television series of passionate love stories with a supernatural twist.
Next 'Spider-Man' film titled 'Far From Home'
Actor Tom Holland has leaked that the next "Spider-Man" is titled "Far From Home".