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Karnataka theatres avoid screening 'Kaala' amid protests

Single-screen theatres and multiplexes across Karnataka on Thursday avoided screening the multi-lingual "Kaala" film of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth amid vociferous protests by pro-Kannada activists against his remarks on the Cauvery river water issue.

I am ageing backwards, says birthday girl Ekta Kapoor

Popular producer Ekta Kapoor turned 42 on Thursday and feels that she is ageing backwards.

I've been criticised for doing recreations: Jubin Nautiyal

Singer Jubin Nautiyal, who has lent his voice to new versions of songs like "The humma song" and "Tu jo mila raabta", says he has been criticised for doing recreations.

'Sanju' poster: Dia Mirza shows uncanny resemblance to Manyata

The new poster of Dutt biopic 'Sanju' gave a glimpse of Dia Mirza, portraying the character of Manyata Dutt, the wife who stood by Sanjay Dutt in his toughest times.Sharing the poster Rajkumar Hirani took to Twitter.He wrote, "And here comes Dia Mirza as Maanayata, someone whose stood by #Sanju through thick and thin. #RanbirKapoor @deespeak #RajkumarHiraniFilms @foxstarhindi @VVCFilms".On Wednesday, the makers had dropped a poster featuring Manisha Koirala as Nargis, Dutt's mother.With new posters, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has been introducing the various facades of Dutt's life with varied posters introducing the closest people in the yesteryear actor's life.After giving an insight into the crazy love life, emotional father-son bond, untold friendship and heartwarming mother-son relationship, Hirani presented Dia Mirza as Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata.The recently released trailer of Sanju has taken the excitement of the audience to an all-time high owing to the gripping storyline and .

Never realised people were competing with me: Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol says a lack of ambition and a "normal" approach about his status as a star worked against him but he is fully invested in his career now. The 49-year-old actor, who made his debut opposite Twinkle Khanna in the 1995 blockbuster "Barsaat", says had he paid more attention, it would have helped him focus on his work in the industry. He delivered hits such as "Gupt: The Hidden Truth", "Soldier", "Ajnabee", "Humraaz" among others. Son of Dharmendra and brother of Sunny Deol, Bobby was the blue-eyed boy in the 1990s. "I wish I knew that I had reached the level up with two-three movies but I never realised that. I never understood that I had reached a certain level of stardom. I was very normal about it. I wish I had noticed it. "Maybe that would have made me focus about not losing it. I should have been more attentive towards it," Bobby told PTI in an interview. He says he never cared much about competition with his colleagues in the industry and admits losing out on work ...

Former 'One Tree Hill' stars launch campaign to raise funds

Former "One Tree Hill" stars James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti are currently pitching out their pilot, "Everyone Is Doing Great". They have also launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds and get the fans involved.

Pritam looking for new music talent

Composer Pritam is in search of new music talent for his upcoming project.

'Rajma Chawal' to release on August 31

Rishi Kapoor-starrer "Rajma Chawal", directed by Leena Yadav, will hit the screens on August 31.

Disney casts Yoson An as Mulan's love interest

Disney has cast New Zealand actor Yoson An to play Mulan's love interest, Chen Honghui, in the upcoming live-action movie. The actor, who is of Chinese descent, will star opposite Liu Yifei's title character Hua Mulan, according to The Hollywood Reporter. An's Honghui is a confident and ambitious recruit who joins Commander Tung's unit. He becomes Mulan's most important ally and eventual love interest. This is likely to be a breakout role for the actor, whose previous credits include the HBO Asia series "Grace" and the upcoming shark thriller "The Meg". He also will be seen in "Mortal Engines", which hits the theatres in December. The film is a remake of Disney's 1998 animated film, which follows the story of Mulan, the daughter of an ageing warrior, Fa Zhou. She impersonates as a man to replace her father during a general conscription during the Han Dynasty. Directed by Niki Caro, Disney has chosen a primarily Chinese cast for the film with Jet Li, Gong Li and Donnie Yen on ...

Val Kilmer returns as Iceman for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Actor Val Kilmer will be returning for the sequel of the 1986 classic, 'Top Gun'.The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the 58-year-old actor will reprise his iconic role of a skilled fighter pilot and beach volleyball player Tom Kazansky a.k.a. Iceman.Tom Cruise will also be returning for the sequel.In the film, Cruise and Kilmer played foe-turned-friends and became a hit pair after earning each other's respect.Helmed by Joseph Kosinski of 'Oblivion' fame, the film will follow the struggle of fighter pilots getting used to drone technology.The film is slated to hit theaters on July 12, 2019.

'Kaala' records lowest ever opening for Rajinikanth film

In what could be perceived as a shocking setback to the Rajinikanth legend, his latest release "Kaala" has opened to an underwhelming response.

Aamir Khan is a 'huge' Rajinikanth fan

Superstar Aamir Khan says he is a huge fan of Tamil megastar Rajinikanth and cannot wait to watch his latest release "Kaala".

Pooja Banerjee to play heartbroken girl in show

Actress Pooja Banerjee is set to essay the role of a "heartbroken girl", Aarohi, who is in love with the lead character Rithwik Noon (actor Karan Kundra) of the show "Dil Hi Toh Hai".

Disney's 'Aladdin' musical to reach Delhi in July

After getting a successful opening in Mumbai, Disney India's Broadway-style musical based on "Aladdin" will premiere here in July.

Damian Lewis, Dakota Fanning join Tarantino's Sharon Tate drama

Actors Dakota Fanning, Damian Lewis and Luke Perry are set to star alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Sharon Tate drama titled "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".

My sexuality was intentionally misrepresented: Aashka Goradia

TV actress Aashka Goradia says her sexuality was portrayed in a wrong way which in turn embarrassed her in front of her parents.

Penelope Cruz reveals she walked away from her first Hollywood film

Penelope Cruz says she lost her first lead role in a Hollywood movie because the team wanted to include a nude scene at the last minute. The actor, who was just 21 years old and on the cusp of stardom, said she decided to follow her heart even when it meant losing a big opportunity. The Oscar-winning star, who recently played the role of Donatella Versace in FX's "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story", said she was sent an "amazing script" for a lead role in a major American movie and she took four months of English lessons before flying to Los Angeles for her final audition. "When I get there, completely jet-lagged... they say, 'Oh, we have to see you in the office.' They wanted to add something to (my contract). They said, 'If you want to do the screen test, you have to accept that there are going to be some naked scenes that were not in the script'." "I said, 'Why didn't you tell me 24 hours ago, before I got on the plane?' Even if I did movies before that had

SRK wants Armaan to do music for him

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has shown interest in working with Armaan Malik. The excited young singer said it will be also amazing if his brother and composer Amaal Mallik gets to do the music.

JJ Abrams, Zachary Quinto to back Tab Hunter-Anthony Perkins romance film

JJ Abrams and Zachary Quinto are producing a film about the secret love affair between screen legends Tab Hunter and Anthony Perkins. According to EW, the film, tentatively titled "Tab and Tony", is based on Hunter's 2005 memoir, "Tab Hunter Confidential", which explores his struggle to accept his sexual identity in Hollywood of the 1950s, when being openly gay was taboo. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright is attached to pen the screenplay. While Hunter was known as a true-blue American boy on screen, thanks to "Damn Yankees", Perkins is etched in the minds of cinema lovers for his iconic portrayal of killer Norman Bates in "Psycho". Hunter turns 87 in July. Perkins died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1992. Allan Glaser, Hunter's longtime partner, and publicist Neil Koenigsberg are also producing the Paramount project. Glaser has also backed a 2015 documentary based on "Tab Hunter Confidential". The director or star cast is yet to be announced.

Ali Fazal to judge short film category at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Ali Fazal will host the short film category at the 2018 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and the actor can't wait to see "some wonderful works".