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Don't feel secure as an actor, want to get accepted by masses: Saqib Saleem
Saqib Saleem may venture into production in future, but the actor currently wants to do more films and secure his space in audiences' hearts as a performer. The Delhi boy, who made his debut in Bollywood with "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge", says his aim is to polish himself as an actor. "Besides acting, I have tons of plans but there is time for it. There is time for everything in life. At the moment, I should concentrate on my acting bit, till I feel secure. I don't feel secure as an actor. I want to do more films and get accepted by masses," Saqib told PTI. The 30-year-old actor, however, has already started picking stories for his production company which he plans to start with sister Huma Qureshi. "There is a plan to enter into production with my sister (Huma) and we have acquired a couple of scripts, book rights, which we want to make," he added. On acting front, Saqib is looking forward to the release of his next "Race 3" on June 15.
I pick films only if they instantly excite me: Salman Khan
He may be one of the most money minting stars of Bollywood, but when it comes to choosing scripts Salman Khan trusts his instincts. The 52-year-old actor, who has blockbusters like "Dabangg", "Ek Tha Tiger", "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" and "Sultan" to his credit, says he immediately gives his nod to a project if it excites him. "The only films I want to do as soon as possible are the ones which satisfy me. I want to do something which I instantly like. I take up films only if they instantly excite me. If something is narrated to me and I am like 'I will tell you tomorrow' or 'I need some time to think', it's never happening," Salman said in a group interview. The actor, however, made an exception for his Eid release "Race 3". "The only film I have done like that is 'Race 3'. That too because I instantly loved the script, barring one or two points." Talking about his upcoming projects, Salman confirms there is a film with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the pipeline, with whom he has worked
It was great to be back with 'tall' Chris Pratt, says Bryce Dallas Howard
Actor Bryce Dallas Howard said she was happy to work alongside her "tall" co-star Chris Pratt in the "Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom". The 37-year-old actor, who reprises her role of Claire in the new film, said there were instances where she had to "slump down" to look good in a frame with actors who were shorter her. "It's awesome - Chris is the best. He's one of those happy, hilarious people. Plus he's so tall, which is great because I'm kind of tall too," Howard said, according to FemaleFirst. "I'm used to slumping down next to the people that I work with so that it looks OK in the frame. It was great to be back with Chris and to stand proud and tall," she added.
Luke Evans boards Netflix's 'Murder Mystery'
"Beauty and the Beast" star Luke Evans has joined the cast of Netflix's comedy "Murder Mystery". The 39-year-old actor joins Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in the film, which will be helmed by Kyle Newacheck from a script by James Vanderbilt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The story is about a New York cop (Sandler) and his wife (Aniston), who become prime suspects in the murder of an elderly billionaire while vacationing in Europe. The film marks Sandler's sixth collaboration with Netflix, while it is for the first time Aniston is working with the streaming giant. Evans will also be seen in horror-thriller "Ma", starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer.
Fleetwood Mac guitarist Danny Kirwan dead
Danny Kirwan, a guitarist who appeared on five of Fleetwood Mac's albums, died here, according to the band.
'Manto' has power to transcend borders: Tahir Raj Bhasin
"Manto" is a story about creative rebels trying to make a statement on freedom of expression. Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin feels this will help it strike a chord with everyone irrespective of region or nation.
Emma Nelson to star in Richard Linklater's next
Newcomer Emma Nelson has been cast in Richard Linklater's upcoming comedy-drama "Where'd You Go, Bernadette". Nelson joins Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, Billy Crudup, Laurence Fishburne and Judy Greer in the film, which has been written by Linklater. She will play the role of Bee, the daughter of Blanchett's character Bernadette. The actor was selected from 500 people who auditioned for the role, Deadline reported. The film, based on Maria Semple's novel, follows Bernadette Fox (Blanchett), an architect-turned-recluse who goes missing prior to a family vacation. Megan Ellison of Annapurna Pictures is producing along with Color Force Productions' Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.
Priyanka Chopra apologises for 'Quantico' episode
Actress Priyanka Chopra has apologised for an episode in her American TV series "Quantico" which portrayed Indian nationalists as terrorists who were trying to frame Pakistan in a terror plot.
Simon Pegg confirms plans to direct his first film
Simon Pegg is planning to make his feature directorial debut and the actor says it will "hopefully" happen by the end of the year. In an interview with Empire magazine, the 48-year-old actor-writer shared his plans for his maiden directing gig which he might start shooting in November. "My directorial debut... Will hopefully be shooting by the end of this year," Pegg said. "(Nira Park) sent me a script last year and said, 'This might be your first film.' I read it and said, 'I think you might be right.' Sure enough, that's what we're gearing up to do in November," he added. Pegg will be next seen in Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - Fallout", which also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Michelle Monaghan, Alec Baldwin, and Sean Harris.
Amal Clooney opens up about her 'love' George at AFI Lifetime Gala
In a rare, heartwarming speech about her husband, George Clooney, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney gave an insight into the private lives of the Hollywood power couple. Amal, 40, raised a toast to George, who received the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, and acknowledged that she had agreed to speak publicly about her husband for the first time. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she started her address by outlining "a few things you may not know about George." Amal said the actor is a "gentleman" in the truest sense of the word and how he "refused to wear a warm winter jacket unless every actor got the same one even though it was 40 degrees below zero" while shooting for "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" in Montreal. The actor balances this charming quality with his quirks as a prankster - his co-star Matt Damon would know. She praised George for his generosity. "He is generous with his time. He finds out about people who have suffered the same health issues
Antonio Banderas shares advice Anthony Hopkins gave him during 'Mask of Zorro'
Antonio Banderas revealed veteran actor Anthony Hopkins once gave him a pep talk to help him prepare for a scene in "The Mask of Zorro". During the "Couch Surfing" on People TV, the 57-year-old actor, who currently plays Pablo Picasso on National Geographic's "Genius" series, recalled his experience of working with Hopkins on the film. Banderas said there was a day when he was struggling with his lines and Hopkins, 80, noticed it. "He said, 'Come with me'. There was a big mirror. 'What do you see?' he asked me," he recalled. Banderas answered "Me". He said, however, Hopkins saw someone else in the mirror. "He said, 'No, you see Zorro. You don't have to do anything. Just walk, man. Just say the lines. Just throw them away. You're Zorro'," he remembered the Hollywood veteran as saying. "(Piece of) advices like that from a man who knows, practically knows, everything was great. It was a great time," Banderas added. Directed by Martin Campbell, "The Mask of Zorro" also featured Catherine .
Nicki Minaj's 'Queen' to release on August 10
Nicki Minaj's next LP 'Queen' will be out on August 10. The 35-year-old rapper shared the cover of the new album on Twitter. "My greatest work to date. Thank you for your patience and love. Pre-order next week," Minaj wrote. The portrait, taken by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, features the artiste dressed in Egyptian head beads while crouching on a tree branch in front of a setting sun. Minaj has already released two tracks -- "Barbie Tingz" and "Chun-Li" -- from the album. She also unveiled music videos for both the songs. 'Queen' is her fourth album and follows 'The Pinkprint' which released in 2014.
Salman Khan was on hit list of Bishnoi gang: Haryana police
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was on the radar of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which had sent sharpshooter Sampat Nehra to survey the actor's movements in order to plan an attack, Haryana police said.The special task force of Haryana Police arrested Nehra from Hyderabad on Wednesday.According to the police, Nehra was working on the directions of the gang leader, Lawrence Bishnoi, who had threatened to kill the superstar in connection with the blackbuck case.The police said Nehra conducted a survey in the first week of May and was planning another recce in Mumbai before the final attack. The gangster was planning to escape from the country after attacking the actor."In the first week of May, Sampat Nehra was in Mumbai and surveyed the house of Salman Khan and the timing when he comes out in the balcony of his house to wave to his fans. He tried to find out the distance to the balcony and had even taken few photographs of the house," said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of ...
Jodie Foster is a beast: Sterling K. Brown
Actor Sterling K. Brown says he had fun working with actress Jodie Foster on "Hotel Artemis".
Zayed Khan impressed by 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
Actor Zayed Khan loved the "frills and thrills" of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom", and says the film puts a smile on one's face for all the right reasons.
Priyanka apologies for Hindu terror plot in Quantico
Actress Priyanka Chopra on Sunday tendered an apology for the recent controversial episode in her American TV series 'Quantico', that showed Indians as terrorists.Taking to her Twitter handle, the actress said that her intention was not to hurt the sentiment of the people and that she was a proud Indian."I'm extremely saddened and sorry that some sentiments have been hurt by a recent episode of Quantico. That was not and would never be my intention. I sincerely apologise. I'm a proud Indian and that will never change. (sic)," Priyanka tweeted.The episode which aired on June 1 drew flak on social media, with fans questioning how Priyanka, an Indian, could even agree to be a part of the controversial plot.Earlier, ABC Studios and executive producers of the TV series had issued an apology for the same.The 'Baywatch' star made her U.S. television debut in Quantico in 2015. The crime drama was recently cancelled by the ABC Studios.
MAMI opens its Delhi chapter
MAMI Festival Director Anupama Chopra on Saturday launched MAMI Year Round Programme here in presence of filmmakers and board members Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Vishal Bharadwaj.
'Kaala' cannot fix Rajinikanth's political win, taunts AIADMK
Days after the much-hyped release of Rajinikanth starrer 'Kaala,' AIADMK senior leader and Tamil Nadu Minister D Jayakumar today said a movie's success does not guarantee success in politics. "Nobody can be accepted as a leader..only on the basis of the success of a movie," he told reporters here. With the Tamil superstar's June 7 movie release in over 2,000 screens worldwide witnessing impressive openings, according to the flick's publicist, Jayakumar said a person is recognised only for his welfare work for the public. "People accept a person as a leader, based on the policies and goals and for the work done by being on their side," he said, without naming anyone while answering a question over stars and their entry into politics. "This is the yardstick and there is nothing else," he said, adding fans decide the success of a movie, which has got nothing to do with politics. 'Kaala', that shines light on the struggles of the oppressed people to secure their rights, is ...
Hindu groups protest against Priyanka over 'Quantico' episode
A Hindutva group in Delhi protested against Priyanka Chopra on Saturday over her American series Quantico's episode, which showed Indian nationalists in poor light.The agitators burned down the posters of Priyanka and sloganeered against the actress outside the Parliament Street Police station in the afternoon to protest against the Bollywood actress, who has also become an International star.In the episode, Chopra, who plays CIA operative Alex Parrish, foils a plot by Indian nationalists who want to carry out a nuclear attack in Manhattan and then blame Pakistan for the same.Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta, who led the protest, told ANI, "Priyanka Chopra should apologise to the whole nation for this act.""She got her identity as Miss World from India and now she is not doing good for the country," he added.The episode which aired on June 1 caused a storm on social media, with fans questioning how Priyanka Chopra, an Indian, could even agree to be a part of the controversial plot. ABC ..
Hilary Duff expecting a girl
Actress-singer Hilary Duff is pregnant with her second child. It's a girl this time.