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Zoya Akhtar talks about her 'first panic attack'
Director Zoya Akhtar has opened up about her first panic attack and how she sought help to overcome it. Zoya, the elder child of veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar and filmmaker Honey Irani, wrote a lengthy post on Facebook for Humans of Bombay, a group which shares stories from the everyday lives of the people of Mumbai. "My biggest challenge was when I had my first panic attack at 27. It's not something you can ignore, you can't sit around and get sucked into a rabbit hole. I chose to get help immediately. It took a while to work things out but I am fine now," Zoya wrote. "You realize you have to become aware of your inner monologue. The things you say to yourself. This raised my consciousness so it was vital to my growth, I would say," she added. In the post, Zoya, the director of films such as "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and "Dil Dhadakne Do", talked about her family, including brother Farhan Akhtar, with whom she shares a "great relationship". "Pieces of my life, no matter how ...
Donald Glover respond to 'Willy Wonka' casting rumors
Actor Donald Glover has opened up about rumours surrounding his casting in the reboot of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". The "Atlanta" star was asked about rumours of him joining the reboot of the classic film which will be helmed by Paul King. "There's been a lot of Willy Wonkas, so I would have to think about it on some level. But it's cool that people are thinking about me," he told Entertainment Tonight. "It kind of terrified me as a child a little bit. It was a really scary movie to me. I mean, I watched it a lot but I was kind of terrified by it. I mean, you know, it's a classic," Glover said. The 1971 musical fantasy film, directed by Mel Stuart, featured Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, the mysterious, mephistophelean owner of a chocolate factory, who dupes spoiled children into ironic fates. His performance in the song "Pure Imagination" is widely considered a classic film moment. It was rebooted again by Warner Bros in 2005 and featured Johnny Depp and Freddie
John Cena, Jackie Chan to team up for action-thriller
John Cena has signed on to star alongside action superstar Jackie Chan in an action-thriller from 'Need for Speed' director Scott Waugh.Cenal, who is replacing Sylvester Stallone, will team up with Chan to save a China-run oil refinery in the Middle East, reports The Hollywood Reporter.The yet untitled movie centers around a private security contractor (Chan) who's called in to escort a group of civilians along Baghdad's 'Highway of Death' to the safety of the Green Zone.He teams up with a former U.S. Marine (Cena), when he learns that the attackers' real plan is to steal the oil.
Dharmendra wishes Salman Khan for 'Race 3'
Veteran actor Dharmendra has wished superstar Salman Khan "great luck" for his forthcoming film "Race 3".
Jon Bernthal in talks to join Ford vs Ferrari film
"Punisher" star Jon Bernthal is in negotiations to join the cast of untitled Ford vs Ferrari film. The film, based on AJ Baime's book "Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans" and to be directed by "Logan" helmer James Mangold, will feature Matt Damon and Christian Bale in the lead, reported Variety. If finalised, Bernthal, 41, will play Lee Iacocca, who spearheaded development of the Ford Mustang. The movie is about the feud between Ford and Ferrari as they both competed to win Le Mans World Championship in France in 1966. Damon will portray automotive visionary Carroll Shelby while Bale is playing British driver Ken Miles. The project will be produced by Chernin Entertainment.
John Cena to star in 'Project X'
WWE wrestler and actor John Cena has joined Jackie Chan in the cast of action-thriller "Project X". The 41-year-old actor replaces Sylvester Stallone, who was previously attached to star alongside Chan in the project to be helmed by Scott Waugh, reported Variety. The film's script has been penned by Arash Amel. It follows a Chinese private security contractor (Chan) who is called in to extract the oil workers when a China-run oil refinery in the Middle East is attacked. However, after learning of the real motives of the attackers, he teams up with an American, a former Marine (Cena), to stop them. Chan, 64, is also producing the film along with Joe Tam, Esmond Ren, and Hans Canosa. Cena, meanwhile, will also be seen in "Bumblebee" alongside Hailee Steinfeld and it is scheduled to release on December 21 this year.
Trump hits back at Robert De Niro
Donald Trump hit back at Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, calling him a "very low IQ individual" after the Oscar-winning star attacked the US President at an awards ceremony.Trump took to Twitter to respond to the Oscar-winning star's attack on the stage of the Tony Awards ceremony in New York."Robert De Niro, a very Low IQ individual, has received to many shots to the head by real boxers in movies," Trump tweeted."I watched him last night and truly believe he may be 'punch-drunk.' I guess he doesn't realize the economy is the best it's ever been with employment being at an all time high, and many companies pouring back into our country. Wake up Punchy!"Meanwhile, a statement made by the 74-year-old had earned him a standing ovation at the recently held 72nd edition of annual Tony Awards.The 'Raging Bull' star had said, "I just want to say one thing - F**k Trump. It's no longer down with Trump. It's f**k Trump" while pumping his fist in the air.
John Boyega hits out at 'Star Wars' fans for abusive behaviour
Actor John Boyega has slammed online trolls for their abusive and racist behaviour towards his co-stars from the film "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". The 26-year-old actor's comments came weeks after Kelly Marie Tran, who portrayed the character of Rose Tico in the Rian Johnson-directed film, deleted all of her Instagram posts due to months of online harassment. "If you don't like 'Star Wars' or the characters, understand that there are decision makers and harassing the actors/actresses will do nothing. You're not entitled to politeness when your approach is rude. Even if you paid for a ticket!" Boyega wrote on Twitter. In a subsequent tweet, Boyega said, "To the majority of 'Star Wars' fans thank you for supporting and putting yourselves in our shoes. You understand that there is a process so much appreciated!" Boyega is the second co-star of Tran to criticise the franchise fans for their behaviour. Earlier, veteran actor Mark Hamill and Johnson had also tweeted their support for Tran, ..
Presenting 'Gold's official poster
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has treated his fans and followers with an official poster of 'Gold'.The 'PadMan' star, who is all set to narrate the story of India's first gold medal post-independence at the Olympics, took to social media to share the film's poster."Desh banta hai jab sab deshvasiyon ki aankhon mein ek sapna hota hai. #Gold15Aug," the 50-year-old captioned the Twitter image.Co-producer and actor Farhan Akhtar also shared the poster with the caption, "All victories begin with a dream. It fills me with immense joy to present to you the official poster of #Gold, a film that is very close to my heart."Written and directed by Reema Kagti, 'Gold' also stars Mouni Roy.The film will hit the big screens on August 15.
Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown' will remain on Netflix
Netflix has announced that late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's show "Parts Unknown" will remain on the platform for the "months to come". The show was originally scheduled to disappear from the platform on June 16, less than a week after Bourdain's death. However, fans have been petitioning the streaming giant to keep the series on the platform. Taking their petition into consideration, Netflix US tweeted, "Some fans have noticed that 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' was scheduled to come off Netflix US on June 16. As of today, we've extended our agreement that will keep Parts Unknown on the service for months to come." Bourdain, 61, died of suicide last week while he was in France filming an episode of his Emmy-winning CNN food and travel programme.
Paris Hilton to televise wedding
Socialite Paris Hilton has hinted that she will televise her wedding to her fiance Chris Zylka.
People's love matters to Bobby Deol more than awards
Bollywood actor Bobby Deol who is gearing up got the release of his upcoming film "Race 3", says that the love and support of people matters to him more than critical acclaim and film awards.
Trump's video for Kim about two leaders facing destiny
United States President Donald Trump arrived at the historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with a video portraying the two leaders as heroes tied to each other by destiny.During their summit in Singapore, Trump showed the clip, a montage of visuals depicting people in situations where there one decision could make a difference - a story about "two men, two leaders, one destiny."Here is the video, "A Story of Opportunity" that I shared with Kim Jong-un at the Singapore summit, Trump tweeted.There were moments from last few seconds of basketball match where the last score could change the entire play, rocket launches, and the two leaders Trump and Kim supported by a voice over saying "And only the very few will make decisions or take actions that renew their homeland and change the course of history.""What if history can be changed? Will the world embrace this change?" a male narrator could be heard asking the audience."And when can this moment in history begin? It comes
James Corden gives up meat
TV host James Corden says he has decided to ban meat from his diet after he read a story about elephant abuse.
Lily Allen slept for days to avoid eating
Singer Lily Allen says she slept for days so that she didn't have to eat.
Saudi to screen 'The Message' four decades after ban
"The Message", Syrian-American director Moustafa Akkad's epic film about Prophet Mohammed, will be screened for the first time in Saudi cinemas on Thursday -- four decades after an initial ban. "Knowing that there were so many difficulties... , now that they're showing it in the theatres I couldn't be happier," Akkad's son told AFP. The 1976 film has been widely-watched in the Arab world since its release. But it was banned in the land of Islam's holiest sites and boycotted by conservatives for its depiction of the prophet and his companions. "It caused a lot of controversy and there were a lot of obstacles put in its way," said Akkad's son, Malik Moustafa Akkad, noting it remains banned in Kuwait. Saudi Arabia lifted a longstanding ban on cinemas last year, part of an easing of social restrictions pushed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi theatres will now screen a restored version of the 1976 epic, produced from the film's original negatives. "Even if you've seen the film, .
Actor Armaan Kohli arrested for assaulting girlfriend
Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli was today arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, a senior police official said tonight. The arrest by Santacruz police came on a complaint filed on June 4 by Kohli's girlfriend, a 35-year-old model, the official said. Based on her statement, Kohli was booked under sections 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) and other relevant sections of the IPC. The actor was absconding since then, the official said. According to the complainant, she was in a relationship with 46-year-old Kohli for past three years and they used to stay together in a flat in suburban Santacruz, the official said. The duo had an argument over some monetary issue at their residence on Sunday evening (of June 3) and during the altercation, he allegedly pushed the woman and she fell from the stairs, according to the complaint. The accused then
Actor Armaan Kohli arrested for assaulting girlfriend
Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli, who is accused of assaulting his girlfriend, was arrested by Mumbai police on Tuesday.Last week, a case was registered against Armaan Kohli at Mumbai's Santacruz police station for allegedly physically assaulting his girlfriend.The victim, who accused the actor of assault, was hospitalised in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.Armaan and his girlfriend were said to be in a live-in relationship since 2015. They met through a common friend and soon started dating.
'Loveratri' teaser to have voice-over by Salman
Superstar Salman Khan has lent his voice to the teaser of his upcoming production "Loveratri", which will launch his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma in Bollywood.
Kalki Koechlin to do podcast for BBC World Service
Actor Kalki Koechlin has been roped in by BBC World Service to present a new podcast series on India. The podcast, titled "Kalki Presents: My Indian Life", will explore extraordinary real-life stories, featuring young people from around India, BBC said in a statement. The ten-episode series, BBC's first to be aimed specifically at Indian audiences, will be launched on August 4 this year, while a preview episode will be released in mid-July. The weekly podcast will feature conversations around topics such as family conflict, sexual abuse, harassment, caste discrimination, victim shaming, body insecurities as well as sex education. "I'm so excited about this podcast. If you are young and Indian, this is your podcast. And even if you aren't, I still think you will love it. I'm bringing you the most amazing stories about young Indians for young Indians. Some of the stories are uplifting but some are pretty raw," Kalki said in the statement. "I won't be shying away from tackling some ...