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Will wipe out gangsters from Punjab: Amarinder
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday vowed to end the culture of violence in the state, declaring that all gangsters would be wiped out in the crackdown launched against them by police.
Britain clears Rupert Murdoch's bid for Sky if it sells Sky News
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said Rupert Murdoch will be allowed to buy Sky providing it follows through with a proposal to sell Sky News to Disney or another third party to allay concerns over the media mogul's influence.
Dean Winters, Devery Jacobs enter 'American Gods' universe
Actors Dean Winters, Devery Jacobs and Kahyun Kim have joined fantasy series "American Gods".
Raju doesn't do any whitewashing: Paresh Rawal on Sanjay Dutt biopic
"Sanju", Rajkumar Hirani's ambitious biopic on one of Bollywood's most controversial stars -- Sanjay Dutt, is a warts and all tale, according to Paresh Rawal. Rawal, who is in the role of Dutt's father, actor-politician Sunil Dutt, says the movie is not a sympathetic look at the actor's tumultuous life. "Raju doesn't do any whitewashing," he told PTI. "Why sell lies when you are making a biopic? A person should be presented as real and should not be glorified... You can make a biopic on any interesting person but if it's not written well, then it will not be effective. It is very challenging to show a real life character without fictionalising it and yet retaining the drama element." To play Sunil Dutt was challenging yet alluring for Rawal as the actor did not have a lot to fall back upon, having met the late actor twice or thrice briefly. Rawal says he decided to tap in on the human side of the elder Dutt as Hirani's film is a father-son story. The director had worked with both the .
Talking to Karan Johar refreshes me: Alia
Actress Alia Bhatt says can talk to Karan Johar about anything under the sun and that having a chat with the filmmaker refreshes her.
K'taka HC asks govt to give security for 'Kaala' screening
The Karnataka High Court today directed the state government to provide necessary security for peaceful release of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala', which pro-Kannada outfits had threatened to stall over the actor's reported remarks on the Cauvery row. Justice G Narendar issued the direction on the basis of a Supreme Court order, which had stayed ban orders imposed on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' by four states, including Rajasthan, early this year. "Freedom of speech and expression, particularly as a medium of expression in films, cannot be curtailed. The creative content is am insegregable aspect of Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution," the judge said, citing the Supreme Court verdict on the release of the film 'Padmaavat'. The Supreme Court in January had cleared the release of 'Padmaavat' and had stayed ban orders imposed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Miffed with Rajinikanth's reported comments that whichever government comes .
Actor Armaan Kohli booked for 'assaulting' girlfriend
Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli has been accused by her girlfriend of assaulting her following which the police has registered a case and launched a search to find him, a senior official said today. The 35-year-old woman, a model, has registered the case against Kohli at the Santacruz police station here, the official said. As per the complainant, she was in a relationship with 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 and during the altercation, he allegedly pushed the woman and she fell from the stairs. The accused then pulled her hair and banged her head on the floor, the police officer said citing the complaint. She allegedly suffered head and knee injuries in the incident and was admitted to a hospital by her driver. "Upon being informed about the incident, we went to the hospital and recorded the statement of the woman. Based on ..
Paramount teams up with Bad Robot for 'Aporia'
Paramount Pictures has teamed up with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot to make the sci-fi thriller, 'Aporia'.Jared Moshe, who wrote the script, will be attached to the project as a director, reports The Hollywood Reporter.The storyline of the film is being kept under the wraps but it has been made clear that it will be a science fiction thriller including bits of time traveling elements.Moshe is known for his groundbreaking Western thriller, 'The Ballad of Lefty Brown' and is considered a master of the genre.Bad Robot, along with Neda Armian, will be producing the film.
'Hichki' to be screened at Shanghai Film Festival
Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki" will be screened at the day one of the Shanghai Film Festival, starting June 16. The movie will be shown as part of The Belt and Road Week in China, according to a press release by production banner, Yash Raj Films. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, "Hichki" features Mukerji as an inspiring and self-motivated school teacher named Naina Mathur who suffers from Tourette syndrome. Malhotra said it is a "huge honour and a big opportunity" for the team. "I am absolutely looking forward to presenting 'Hichki' at The Belt and Road Film Week at Shanghai International Film Festival... I am very grateful that they have included our film. I am also thrilled and touched at the love and applause 'Hichki' has brought us. "Rani and the kids take most of the credit for its victory on screen, and I think 'Hichki' will take her to a whole new global audience," the filmmaker said. The film, based Brad Cohen's autobiography "Front of the Class : How Tourette Syndrome Made Me
Bryce Dallas Howard fought to keep 'Jurassic World' character's heels for sequel
Actor Bryce Dallas Howard has revealed she had to push the makers of the upcoming "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" to let her character Claire wear heels in the film. When "Jurassic World" released in 2015, the audience could not understand why Claire spends the entire film running across the jungle in a pair of heels. The film's director, Colin Trevorrow, tweeted a collage of the pictures of sturdy boots Claire will wear for the majority of the film's sequel, directed by JA Bayona, but Howard has revealed the "heels" are set to return. In an interview with Radio Times, the actor revealed that the original screenplay was written with extra care about not showing Claire in heels and she was specifically written to be wearing sneakers even in office environment. "It was written like, 'Claire's wearing sneakers'. Like, specifically, Claire's wearing sneakers. And I just circled that when I was reading it and I was like, 'No... no, it's an office, Claire would wear heels'. And then it was
Narrative of nature has to find more mainstream context in cinema: Dia Mirza
Lamenting inadequate representation of environmental causes in cinema, actor and sustainability advocate Dia Mirza today said she is aiming to produce and star in films based on such themes, as she underlined that the narrative of nature has to find a "more mainstream context" in all forms of media communication. Speaking to PTI on World Environment Day, Mirza, who has her own production house, said, "She was currently engaging scripts on that theme." The actor, who was appointed the UN Environment's Goodwill Ambassador for India last year, said, while she "prided" herself in belonging to a film industry that has shown a lot of empathy for many causes and many great actors have been the face of huge social campaigns, from polio immunisation to HIV infection awareness, "there have not been many takers when it comes to environmental causes". "The narrative of nature has to find a stronger and more mainstream context in entertainment and all other forms of media communication. What has .
Ariana Grande says she suffers from PTSD after Manchester blast
Singer Ariana Grande says she experienced post-traumatic stress disorder following the suicide bomb attack on her Manchester Arena concert in May last year that claimed the lives of 22 people. The 24-year-old American singer suspended rest of her tour after the May 22 attacks but returned to Manchester in June to host a charity concert to raise 23 million for the bombing victims and their families. In an interview with British Vogue, the singer has revealed how the bombing affected her. "Yeah, it's a real thing. I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of it as well. It's hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss "I feel like I shouldn't even be talking about my own experience like I shouldn't even say anything. I don't think I'll ever know how to talk about it and not cry," she said. Grande also spoke about anxiety. "I think a lot of people have anxiety, especially right now. My anxiety has ...
Karnataka HC refuses to intervene in 'Kaala' ban
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday refused to intervene in the ongoing 'Kaala' movie ban row.The Court further asked the lawyers representing the Rajinikanth starrer to provide all details of theatres screening the movie to the state so that necessary security arrangements can be made.Last week, media reports said pro-Kannada outfits sought a ban on the release of Kaala in Karnataka as the Cauvery water dispute remained unresolved.Reportedly, Rajinikanth had asked the new government in Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery river water to the state as mandated by the Supreme Court verdict.On Monday, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth said he was positive that his film would not face any issues in Karnataka."I don't think Kaala will face any issues in Karnataka. Not just Tamil people in Karnataka, but people who speak other languages also wish to watch the movie. I believe Karnataka government will provide adequate protection to theatres and audience," Rajnikanth told ...
Ariana Grande says she suffers from PTST after Manchester blast
Singer Ariana Grande says she experienced post-traumatic stress disorder following the suicide bomb attack on her Manchester Arena concert in May last year that claimed the lives of 22 people. The 24-year-old American singer suspended rest of her tour after the May 22 attacks but returned to Manchester in June to host a charity concert to raise 23 million for the bombing victims and their families. In an interview with British Vogue, the singer has revealed how the bombing affected her. "Yeah, it's a real thing. I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of it as well. It's hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss "I feel like I shouldn't even be talking about my own experience like I shouldn't even say anything. I don't think I'll ever know how to talk about it and not cry," she said. Grande also spoke about anxiety. "I think a lot of people have anxiety, especially right now. My anxiety has ...
'Younger' renewed for sixth season
"Younger" is getting an early sixth installment at TV Land. The show, headlined by Sutton Foster, received the order during its for the fifth season premiere party in New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Younger exemplifies romantic comedy at its best and each season the show hits new creative and ratings heights. "We are honoured to continue to work with the brilliant Darren Star and this amazing cast, led by the multitalented Sutton Foster. The new season is outstanding and we are thrilled for what's to come for these beloved characters," said Kevin Kay, president of TV Land, CMT and Paramount Network. The show follows the 40-year-old recently-divorced Liza Miller (Foster), who undergoes a makeover to pass off as a 26-year-old to avoid starting out at the bottom and lands a job in a publishing house. "Younger" also features Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor, Nico Tortorella, Peter Hermann, Molly Bernard and Charles Michael Davis. Star serves as showrunner and executive
'Hichki' to be screened at Shanghai film fest
Actress Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki" will be screened as part of The Belt and Road Week at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The Bollywood film's director Siddharth Malhotra says it is an honour and a big opportunity.
'Hichki' set to screen at Shanghai Film Festival
After receiving rave reviews from critics and performing decently at the box office, Rani Mukerji's latest venture 'Hichki' has been selected for a screening at the Shanghai International Film Festival in China.The screening will be held on the opening day of the festival, i.e. June 16, and will be a part of the Belt and Road Film Week of the festival.Also, the film's director, Siddharth P. Malhotra, will interact with the audience after the screening.The news came in from Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic. He had tweeted, "The much-appreciated #Hichki will be screened at the Belt and Road Film Week of Shanghai International Film Festival in China... Screening takes place on 16 June 2018 [festival's opening day]... Director Siddharth Malhotra will interact with members of audience, post screening."The film 'Hichki' is a subtle reminder of discrimination that exists in the society and has become a part of the day-to-day lives.It highlights this through the story ..
Frieda Pinto, Leslie Odom Jr., Orlando Bloom to star in 'Needle in a Timestack'
Frieda Pinto, Leslie Odom Jr., and Orlando Bloom are all set to star in John Ridley's time-travel drama, 'Needle in a Timestack'.The film is an adaptation of a short story by Robert Silverberg.The story revolves around a couple who works to hold their marriage together in a world where time travel is possible, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Robert Silverberg is best known for writing science fiction. He is also a multiple winner of both Hugo and Nebula Awards.BRON Studios will replace Miramax as the film's producer. Christopher J. Conover, Hope Farley, Jason Cloth and John Ridley are the executive producers.
AJ McLean goes country with new song
Just two weeks after pop group Backstreet Boys released their first single in five years, "Dont go breaking my heart", its member AJ McLean has officially started his latest solo venture with a new song titled "Back porch bottle service".
Don't have world's greatest track record in relationships, quips John Mayer
Singer-songwriter John Mayer joked he has a poor "track record" when it comes to dating celebrities. The 40-year-old musician, who has previously dated the likes of Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston, made the self-deprecating remark during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen". Mayer joked with the TV host that Cohen's friend Jennifer Lawrence would not date him. "You have a lot of friends who, without you, would want nothing to do with me - and I find that exciting! You know what I mean? "You're friends with Jennifer Lawrence, who just doesn't want anything to do with me. Look, I don't have the world's greatest track record when it comes to celebrity relationships, so it's amazing to watch your friends humour me on a friend level, but also keep a fair distance from me," he told the presenter. The "Clarity" hitmaker said anyone who is image conscious would not consider dating him. "It's really, really fun, because if you are someone ...