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In world of superheroes, nice to focus on real heroes: John Krasinski
Actor John Krasinski, who essays a character who transforms from his desk-jockey job into a badass CIA field agent in "Jack Ryan", says it's great to focus on real heroes at a time when superheroes enjoy a certain popularity.
Award-winning Director Anant Gupta aims to expand his production venture 'A New Dimension'
Anant Gupta, a young, handsome and dynamic filmmaker and creative entrepreneur from Delhi has earned quite a fame in a short span of his career for his work. From producing films for a soft-drink manufacturing giant Pepsi to working for Indian Railways in the first year of his firm's existence, Anant Gupta has travelled a long way.He might be in his early 30s, but Anant has become a visionary and now aims to expand his venture to greater heights. The young and dynamic filmmaker from the national capital has earned quite a repute in a short span of time and is already on the wish list of some of the best corporate companies.Former India President Dr. Abdul Kalam once said, "The youth need to enabled to become job generators from job seekers" and this young filmmaker is taking giant strides in the field of ad and film production.At an age when young boys and girls aspire working in top firms and draw big salaries, Anant opted to set up his own production company and be among all ...
Nature comes to life on textile in art show
The infinite character of mother nature were brought to life on textile by two city-based artists showcasing their works in a recent exhibition. "Ahirnis: An Exhibition of Landscapes and Textile Art" that brought to the fore facets of nature that otherwise go unnoticed, featured works by Harmandeep Keerti and Shraddha Bansal. "'Ahirnis' captured my attention as a curator, for it lent a unique opportunity for me to juxtapose not just contrasting styles and media, but also sensibilities of the two artists," curator Aakshat Sinha said. While Keerti's landscapes captured the mood, ambience and flow of the moment of his plein air paintings, Bansal stitched together emotions of sublime pleasure with trees, birds and compositions inviting viewers into a sense of peaceful bliss. Bansal's works in dark pastel hues featuring embroidered lines to create different elements of nature on canvas, were an outcome of her years of experience as a textile designer. Sparrows were a recurring subject in ..
It's an everyday battle: Bebe Rexha on anxiety
Singer Bebe Rexha has opened up about her decade-long battle with anxiety. In an interview with Teen Vogue magazine, the 28-year-old pop star revealed that she has been struggling with anxiety from a young age and consults therapist to cope with the stress of her "crazy" lifestyle. "I cry a lot. It's tough. I have my own therapist and I have people I talk to. It's an everyday battle, I feel. I was super anxious all the time. I was anxious when I was a little girl, I just didn't know what it was. Finally, when I figured it out, I was like, 'Oh. Finally, I understand. I have anxiety," Rexha said. The singer, whose debut solo album 'Expectations' launches on June 22, has described her feelings close to its release as being akin to a "love-hate relationship". "One day I'm happy and listening to it nonstop. Next day, I want to hide inside. I want to go into my room and hide under my blanket. It's just such a whirlwind. Such a roller coaster," she said. Rexha hopes that the album's message .
Mallika Dua slams trolls with music video
Comedienne Mallika Dua says she used to get upset with all the trolls, but now prefers to ignore them.
Ranbir an inspiration for the coming generation: Paresh Rawal
While Ranbir Kapoor has been vocal about how inspiring it has been to work with Paresh Rawal in "Sanju", the veteran actor believes the young star is an inspiration for the new generation.
Sheen hits back at ex over non-disclosure agreement
Actor Charlie Sheen has blasted a former girlfriend who accused him of forcing her to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) after telling her he was HIV-positive, insisting she was desperate to hang out with him.
Sriram Raghavan to direct biopic on 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal, PVC
Director Sriram Raghavan and producer Dinesh Vijan have teamed up once again after "Badlapur" for the biopic of on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded a Param Vir Chakra (PVC) the nation's highest honour for gallantry during the 1971 war with Pakistan..
Sriram Raghavan's next a biopic
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan is all set to direct a biopic on the life of Arun Khetarpal, second lieutenant of the Indian army and a posthumous recipient of the Pram Vir Chakra. Tentatively titled "Arun", the biopic will be produced under Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films. Arun attained martyrdom at 21 during the Indo Pakistan war of 1971. While Raghavan will be directing the film, writer Ritesh Shah of "Pink" fame will be penning the script. "When I heard the story of Arun Khetarapal, I was inspired. He is the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. What he did and the kind of life he lived was absolutely exemplary and unbelievable...," Dinesh said in a statement. "We are doing our homework. Reading all the literature available because I think it is a huge responsibility to make a film with such an inspirational message. Sriram is one of the most talented directors around, and Ritesh is as passionate, so I feel it's the perfect team." The script of the film is likely to be finalised in
Being a good person does not depend on your religion, race: Akon
Singer-rapper Akon believes religion, race or colour can not define a person's character. The 45-year-old musician, who spent much of his childhood in the West African country Senegal, wrote on Twitter, "Being a good person does not depend on your religion, status, race, color, political views or culture. It depends on how you treat others." Akon tasted fame in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album named "Trouble". His second album 'Konvicted', which was released in November 2006, included collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Styles P. "Smack That" with Eminem became a worldwide hit and also earned a Grammy Nomination for Akon in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. Akon has also sung two songs "Criminal" and "Chammak challo" for Bollywood film "Ra. One".
Rihanna working on new album
Singer Rihanna has confirmed that she is working on her new album. The musician shared the news during an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show" where she was promoting her new film "Ocean's 8". "I am actually in the studio at the moment," she told Norton when he asked her about a new album. When asked if her LP could be out by Christmas, she laughed and questioned how much a fan had paid Norton to ask the question, before teasing: "You'll just have to wait and see." The "Umbrella" hitmaker's upcoming record would be reggae-influenced, with new material said to have been inspired by Bob Marley and influential producer Supa Dups.
Being good doesn't depend on religion, colour: Akon
Popular American singer-rapper Akon says being a good person does not depend on the religion, colour and race but on how you treat others.
Aronofsky says his Batman films would have been 'grittier' than Nolan's trilogy
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky says if he had been given the opportunity to do a series of Batman movies, they would have been "grittier" than Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy. Aronofsky was in talks to direct a Batman movie - titled "Batman: Year One", but things did not materialise and the project was scrapped, leading to Nolan taking creative control over the Caped Crusader. "I think Nolan's version is exactly what the studio wanted. I think I was much more of a gritty feel is what we were going for," Aronofsky told The Playlist. The "Black Swan" director did not give any details in regards to what he would have done with Bruce Wayne, if he had helmed the films for Warner Bros.
Thandie Newton doesn't want her children to pursue acting
Thandie Newton says she does not want her children to become actors. The 45-year-old "Westworld" star has Ripley, 17, Nico, 13, and Booker, four, with her husband Ol Parker, and although her daughter Nico is set to star in Tim Burton's live-action remake of Disney's "Dumbo", she has admitted it was a career choice that she tried to steer her children away from. "I think a lot of people desperately want their kids to get involved, and I tried to steer them away from it. Well, I obviously steered her right towards it, but I just think it's a really difficult profession. "There's so much rejection, there's so much competition, especially between women. It's a really really tough place to be," Newton said during an appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert".
Nicole Kidman wants to stay 'healthy and vibrant' for her kids
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman says she works hard to stay fit and energetic so that she can take care of her kids. The "Big Little Lies" actor, who has grown-up children Isabella and Connor with former spouse Tom Cruise and Sunday, nine, and Faith, seven, with husband Keith Urban, says her younger kids encourage her to make an effort with her appearance, reported Contactmusic. "You have an almost 10-year-old and a seven year old - I mean, that's hard truth right there. They'll say, 'You're 50?' But it's interesting because particularly my little one will say, 'Please don't wear your work-out stuff to school this morning. Please blowdry your hair. Please wear some make-up. I did show up one morning looking like a wreck I suppose... and my daughter was mortified. "I want to stay healthy and vibrant, I want to be able to take care of them... That's a big part of it when you have children when you're older," Kidman said.
'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' emerges second biggest opener in China
Chris Pratt-starrer 'Jurassic WorldAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, this is Universal Picture's second biggest opening in the Chinese market after 'The Fate of The Furious.'The opening was also better than the $99.2 million opening of the first Jurassic World film in 2015.The movie pulled in $10 million in earnings from 520 IMAX screens across the Asian nation.Monday being a national holiday in China, there are chances of the sci-fi movie topping the $228.7 million total of the first Jurassic World movie, further reported The Hollywood Reporter.'Disney's Pixar' and 'Incredibles 2', which opened this Friday in the Chinese market is expected to do major business.Other than 'The Fate of The Furious' only two Hollywood films- 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Transformers: The Last Knight' has opened to such earnings in the Chinese box office.
Darren Aronofsky claims his 'Batman' movie would have been grittier
American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky claimed had he got the opportunity he would have made a grittier Batman movie series.Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy which includes 'Batman Begins', 'The Dark Knight', and 'The Dark Knight Rises' are considered to be one of the grittiest comic book adaptations movie lovers around the world have ever seen.According to contactmusic.com Aronofsky's Batman project was scrapped since Nolan already had a creative control over it. But the 'Noah' director did open up about his general direction of the famed comic book character."I think Nolan's version is exactly what the studio wanted. I think I was much more of a gritty feel is what we were going for," contactmusic.com quoted Aronofksy as saying.A younger version of the character can be expected soon in Matt Reeve's upcoming 'The Batman', further reported contactmusic.com.
Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin kiss away
Singer Justin Bieber and television personality Hailey Baldwin indulged in public display of affection, locking lips at a public park here.
When Nick Cannon's son tricked him, bought a dog
American TV show host Nick Cannon's 7-year-old son, Moroccan, tricked his father and bought a dog online.
'Incredibles 2' crushes animation record with $180 million opening
Disney-Pixar's long-awaited quirky animated superhero family, 'Incredibles 2' crushed the box office with a $180 million opening, scoring the title of the highest debut ever for an animated film on Sunday.That title was previously held by 'Finding Dory' which bowed with $135 million in 2016."Incredibles 2" also landed the eighth-biggest domestic opening of all time, and surpassed 2017's "Beauty and the Beast" ($174.6 million), as reported by the Variety.In 2004 the movie's first part 'The Incredibles' opened with $70.5 million, the second-largest opening at the time for an animated feature. It went on to win the Oscar for best animated film and earn $633 million worldwide.Fans are going berserk over the movie, which is touted to be 'non-stop fun'.On a related note, 'Incredibles 2' marks the official entry of Bollywood actress Kajol into the superhero world.In the film, Kajol lends her voice to the character 'Helen Parr' aka 'Elastigirl'The movie is based on the life of Parrs, a family