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Sunny Leone deserves respect as a mainstream actress: Hardik
Sunny Leone has found a supporter in Patidar quota leader Hardik Patel who today said she deserved respect, irrespective of her past, like any other Bollywood actress. "Why can't we view Sunny Leone as an actress on screen independent of her old image? What's the problem if we look at her the way we look at actresses Nargis, Sridevi, or Madhuri Dixit. If our thinking is such that we still want to see Sunny Leone on the basis of her old image (as a porn star), then this country can never change," Patel said while responding to a query on his views on the actress during a press conference here. Patel had reportedly spoken in favour of the actress in the past as well. He was in the city to announce a 'yatra' he would be embarking on next month across Madhya Pradesh to create "awareness" among voters. The quota leader said Leone deserves respect as a film actress. Responding to a query, Patel said the BJP was "greedy" for power. He expressed apprehension that no elections ..
Raazi continues power spell at box office
Meghna Gulzar's directorial, 'Raazi', is seeing a continued patronage, despite being screened for limited shows in its fifth week.Beating the odds, the strong content and notable performances in the film have made the feat achievableMost Bollywood films complete their lifetime run by week four, but 'Raazi' has proven to be an exception.The film revolves around a girl Sehmat, portrayed by Alia Bhatt. She plays a Kashmiri girl that gets married to a Pakistani army officer, essayed by Vicky Kaushal. Turns out, she is a spy working for Indian intelligence.Helmed by Gulzar and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the spy-romantic flick is based on 'Calling Sehmat', a best-selling book by Harinder Sikka.The film was released on May 11.
130 kids take pledge to raise voice against child labour
Ahead of the 'World Day Against Child Labour' on June 12, an estimated 130 children from different slums of the city assembled at the Indian Museum today and pledged to raise their voices against the social menace. The Kolkata chapter of NGO Child Rights and You (CRY) organised a programme for the children this morning on the museum grounds as part of its efforts create awareness on the issue. The volunteers also made arrangements for a painting and science model exhibition on this occasion. Filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee, music composer Anupam Roy and child actor Sara Sengupta, who played the titular role in 'Uma', lent their support to the cause. The children gifted their paintings to all three of them. Atindra Nath Das, the regional director of CRY (East), said the slum children, mostly from Rajabazar, Topsia, Kalighat, Dhapa and Howrah, were happy to receive appreciations for their creative display at the museum today. All of them, aged between 6 and 16, were groomed in
Pankaj Tripathi talks about latest 'trend' in Bollywood
National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi says that whenever a big film releases, there is always some or the other controversy surrounding it. He sees this as a trend.
'It: Chapter 2' casts Isaiah Mustafa
Isaiah Mustafa has been roped in to play the adult version of Mike Hanlon in "It: Chapter 2". The 44-year-old actor took to Instagram to reveal the news. He will replace Chosen Jacobs in the follow-up to the 2017 film. "So excited to join the Losers Club and @itmovieofficial! Big thanks to my @freeform family, @newlinecinema and @wbpictures for getting the stars to align. Major love to @andy_muschietti, Rich Delia Casting and @lissymaren," Mustafa wrote alongside a screenshot of an article by Variety confirming his casting. Jacobs also took to Instagram to make the announcement. "You're one of us now @isaiahmustafa. #ITMovie," he wrote alongside Mustafa's photograph. Mustafa joins Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, and Jay Ryan, who are set to play Beverly, Bill, Richie, and Ben, respectively, in the sequel. Bill Skarsgard will return as Pennywise the Clown, with Andy Bean as Stanley Uris and James Ransone as Eddie Kaspbrak. Andy Muschietti, who directed "It," is returning ...
David Spade heads back to stage
American actor and comedian David Spade has returned to the stage three days after sister-in-law and fashion icon Kate Spade's death.The stand-up comedian performed at the Brea Improv Comedy Club in California on Friday evening, confirmed E!Online.David was scheduled to perform again at the club on Saturday.Kate was found dead in her apartment located at Park Avenue in New York on Tuesday.In the wake of her sudden passing, David paid tribute to the beloved star by sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram.Earlier, her husband, Andy Spade, released a statement in reference to his wife's death.
Rajkumar Hirani shares Sanju song 'Kar Har Maidaan Fateh' on Twitter
Director Rajkumar Hirani on Sunday shared the song, 'Kar Har Maidaan Fateh', from his much-awaited film 'Sanju', on Twitter."Watch Har Maidan Fateh now. Hope you like it. #RanbirKapoor @shreyaghoshal @FoxStarHindi @VVCFilms @tseries #Vikrammontrose #SukhwinderSingh #RajkumarHiraniFilms Fateh," Hirani posted on Twitter.The song is a motivational track which provides the glimpses of hardships faced by Sanjay Dutt. It also shows how her mother, essayed by Manisha Koirala in the film, motivates him to overcome his problems.The song, titled 'Kar Har Maidaan Fateh', features Ranbir Kapoor and other characters of the movie including Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Anushka Sharma, and Vicky Kaushal.The song is composed by Vikram Montorose and sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.The film has already generated huge interest among the movie-goers with its trailer and uncanny resemblance of Ranbir Kapoor with Sanjay Dutt in the flick.Penned and directed by Hirani, .
Ryan Gosling rocks in 'First Man' trailer
The first trailer of Ryan Gosling starrer 'First Man' is out and the star plays the role of the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong.The trailer presents the challenges of the Apollo 11 mission. It also shows the consequences faced by Armstrong's family by the same.The film focuses on the years 1961-1969.'The Crown's Claire Foy will play the role of his wife, Janet.The movie also stars Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Jason Clarke and Brian d'Arcy James.'First Man' is produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen alongside Chazelle and Gosling.'First Man' will hit the theatres on October 12.
Ram Gopal Varma announces 'Virus'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma on Sunday announced his next film titled "Virus".
I wanted to be a dancer: Bharti Singh
Comedienne Bharti Singh says she aspired to be a dancer.
Cheryl to spill beans on rocky relationship with Payne
Singer Cheryl Tweedy is set to get personal on her rocky relationship with singer Liam Payne as part of her musical comeback.
Soni Singh enjoys playing negative characters (TV Snippets)
Actress Soni Singh, who plays a role with grey shades in the TV show "Bitti Business Wali", says she doesn't mind playing negative characters.
Nila Madhab Panda's 'Halkaa' bags best film Grand Prix in Poland
Critically-acclaimed director Nila Madhab Panda's next venture, "Halkaa", has won the Grand Prix for the best film at the Kinolub Festival for Children and Youth, Poland. The jury of the festival lauded the film for taking up a story which shows the heroism, aspirations and dreams of a slum child. The child protagonist, Pichku fights for the basic problem that he faces everyday; defecating in the open amongst others. It is his dream to make a toilet of his own where he can enjoy his privacy and do the deed in peace. "We awarded the Grand Prix to the film 'Halkaa' for courage in undertaking a difficult subject and presenting it in an original and light way, accessible to the young viewer. The added value for the Polish audience is the opportunity to learn about the realities of living in a culturally remote country," the jury said in a statement. The film features child actor Tathastu as Pichku, and Ranvir Shorey and Paoli Dam essay the role of his parents. Panda, who has won National .
'The Tale': Less about child abuse, more about distortion of memory (Movie Review)
Film: "The Tale"; Director: Jennifer Fox; Cast: Laura Dern, Isabelle Nelisse, Ellen Burstyn and Jason Ritter; Rating: *** ½
Nila Madhab Panda's 'Halkaa' wins Grand Prix in Poland
Director Nila Madhab Pandas "Halkaa" has bagged the Grand Prix for Best Film at the Kinolub Festival for Children and Youth in Poland.
Movie making is an illusion and we try to live up to it: Amitabh Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says the process of making films is an "illusion" and artistes try to live up to the expectations. The 75-year-old actor says giving a shot in a film is at times, a moment of great interest. "Movie making is an illusion... And we try to live up to it," Bachchan wrote on his blog. The actor recalled how actors have used different methods to remember their lines in the past, highlighting "The Godfather" star Marlon Brando's "intriguing" technique for getting his dialogues right. "... He putting the dialogue sheet in front of him and reading them while performing .. now that is a talent... That first scene in 'The Godfather', where he sits playing with the cat and delivers some important lines, looking down... He looks down at his script that lies on his lap, I am told... "Of course there is that story of his habit of getting his lines written at various 'locations' on the set so he may wander his eyes and read them in a manner which never gave up his method," ..
If something matters to me I will always speak up: Twinkle Khanna
Her witty sense of humour and sassy remarks may have landed her in trouble quite a few times, but Twinkle Khanna says she would never mince her words for something she believes in. The actor-turned-author, who has been trolled a lot of times on social media for her comments on various issues, says she does not care what others think about her and will continue speaking her mind. "It depends on what frame of mind you are in. When something moves you or matters to you, you give an opinion. If something matters to me I will always speak up. It may not be a very important thing but it may have entered my sphere of what I feel is important," Twinkle told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of a L'Oreal Professionnel event. The 43-year-old star launched "Only In Salons" campaign by the professional hair care brand. The latest Twitter controversy in which Twinkle and her actor husband Akshay Kumar were embroiled was over the auction of the naval costume from "Rustom". The couple had ...
Jacqueline intrigued by Osho's former assistant
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has never done a biopic, but says she is intrigued by Sheela, former assistant of spiritual leader Osho aka Acharya Rajneesh.
'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' slays in China
Akshay Kumar-Bhumi Pednekar starrer 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' has reached the numero uno spot at the China box office.The drama-comedy flick with a social message achieved the feat on the second day of its release itself.The news came in from trade analyst Taran Adarsh."#ToiletEkPremKatha registers a SUPER 51.06% growth on Day 2 [Sat] in China... That's not all, it has also zoomed to the No 1 spot at China BO on Day 2 itself... That says it all...Fri $ 2.35 mn Sat $ 3.55 mn Total: $ 5.90 [? 39.85 cr] #TEPK #ToiletHero," Adarsh tweeted on Sunday.A huge section of the industry was not too confident of the film's business in China due to the rural concern it addresses in the film.However, these recent figures have shown a different story.TEPK, a satirical comedy in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign to improve sanitation conditions in India, had hit the domestic box office in August 2017.It became one of the top grossers of 2017 by doing a business of Rs. 134.22 crore in ...
British musician Danny Kirwan passes away
Former guitarist of 'Fleetwood Mac' band, Danny Kirwan, has died at the age of 68.According to The Hollywoood Reporter, the 68-year-old musician died on Friday.Kirwan was part of the iconic band from 1968-1972, giving his contribution in albums 'Then Play On,' 'Blues Jam at Chess,' 'Kiln House,' 'Future Games', and 'Bare Trees.'"Kirwan's legacy will forever live on in the music he wrote and played so beautifully as a part of the foundation of Fleetwood Mac," The Hollywood Reporter quoted Mick Fleetwood, Kirwan's former band member.Kirwan was among the eight members of the band, namely, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Peter Green, John McVie, Christine McVie and Jeremy Spencer.