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Shameful we didn't know about the struggle of Sandeep Singh: Diljit
Actor Diljit Dosanjh will be seen playing the role of hockey player Sandeep Singh in the upcoming biopic "Soorma" but says it is sad that when the film was offered to him, he was not aware of his story. "Soorma" tells the story of Singh, a professional hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team. Singh was seriously injured after hit by an accidental gunshot in a train in 2006 but he did not give up and continued playing. "I knew that he was the captain but didn't know he was shot on his back. When I started playing hockey, I realised the entire game relies on your back- you have to bend to play it. So the pressure is double. "What I didn't know was, how a man who was shot, stood up, recovered and made a world record. It was shameful, but we didn't know," Diljit said in a group interview. Actor Taapsee Pannu, who features in the fim and is also seen playing hockey, said while it was thrilling to play a sport she had never tried, there was a bit of "embrasement" too ...
Playing 'mini' Sunny Leone 'emotionally challenging' for Rysa
Actress Rysa Saujani, 14, says playing the "innocent years" of actress Sunny Leone's life in her upcoming show was emotionally challenging.
'Primates of Park Avenue' to get TV treatement
Wednesday Martin's memoir 'Primates of Park Avenue' is being scripted for a series, by Lionsgate TV.The studio is teaming with the author to develop a half-hour comedy, based on her 2016 New York Times best-seller from Simon & Schuster, reported Hollywood Reporter.The potential TV series, like the book, will follow anthropologist Martin, who, when she first arrives on New York City's Upper East Side, is utterly out of place with the glamorous, sharp-elbowed mommies around her. As a last resort to fit in, she begins "studying" the new tribe's mating and migration patterns, child-rearing practices, and magical purifying rituals.Martin will co-write the pilot and produce the project alongside Anonymous Content's Nicole Clemens, Stacy Cramer, and Heather Lieberman..
Amyra Dastur feels the pressure for 'The Trip Season 2'
Actress Amyra Dastur says she is a tad nervous about featuring in second season of "The Trip" as Lisa Haydon -- whom she has replaced in the new season of the web series -- did a great job.
Universal to restore silent films
Universal Pictures announced that it will be restoring 10 new titles in the next few years in regard to its silent film initiative.On Wednesday, the studio confirmed the news at the screening of a restoration of the 1928 silent film 'The Man Who Laughs' at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, confirmed Hollywood Reporter.Since 2012, Universal's silent film initiative has led to the restoration of 78 films including major titles like 'Dracula' (1931), 'Frankenstein', 'Jaws', 'Schindler's List', 'Out of Africa', 'The Sting', 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'Double Indemnity', 'Holiday Inn', 'Spartacus' and 'Cleopatra'.Adapted from the novel of the same name by French author Victor Hugo, 'The Man Who Laughs' was directed by Paul Leni and stars Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin.
HC reprieve for Rajinikanth in defamation case
The Madras High Court today stayed proceedings on a defamation complaint filed against superstar Rajinikanth in a lower court here by a film financier. Justice N Sathishkumar granted the interim stay valid till June 25 on a petition by the actor seeking to quash the proceedings and summons issued to him by the VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court on the complaint filed by S Mukunchand Bothra. The Judge directed Bothra to file his counter and adjourned the matter to June 25. The magistrate court had last month issued summons directing Rajinikanth to appear before it on June 6. Bothra filed the defamation complaint against Rajinikanth for his averment in a civil suit that he was attempting to extort money from him. The financier had claimed in the suit that he had given a loan of Rs 40 lakh to Rajinikanth's daughter's father-in-law Kasturi Raja, a film producer-cum-director, in January 2012 and a further amount of Rs 25 lakhs later. Contending that Raja had given an ...
Irrfan Khan's 'Karwaan' gets new release date
Irrfan Khan starrer 'Karwaan', which was slated to release on August 10, 2018, will now release on August 3, 2018.Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to confirm the news as he wrote, "Irrfan, Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar... #Karwaan, which was slated for release on 10 Aug 2018, will now release on 3 Aug 2018... Akarsh Khurana directs."'Karwaan' also stars Mithila Palkar and Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead roles.The film has been shot in the beautiful locales of Kerala.Directed by Akarsh Khurana, 'Karwaan' revolves around three oddballs from different walks of life who are thrown together on a somewhat bizarre journey which helps them find normalcy in their lives.This will be the second Irrfan-starrer movie to release since the actor announced he is suffering from a rare disease..
DMK, political parties flay Rajini's comments on protests
DMK and several other political parties in Tamil Nadu today hit out at superstar Rajinikanth for his comments that too many protests would turn the state into a 'graveyard'. However, the ruling AIADMK welcomed his remarks, made in the backdrop of the anti-Sterlite protests, blaming anti-social elements for the recent violence in Tuticorin that resulted in 13 deaths in police firing. After visiting the injured in Tuticorin, Rajinikanth had yesterday warned that Tamil Nadu will become a 'graveyard' if there were too many agitations. The actor, who has announced he will float a political party, also said anti-social elements had infiltrated the protest by locals demanding closure of Sterlite's copper smelter unit in the southern town. DMK Working President MK Stalin, MDMK founder Vaiko, AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran and VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan hit out at the aspiring politician for his comments. Speaking to reporters in neighbouring Puducherry, Stalin said he wondered if Rajinikanth was
Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun 2' filming begins?
Seems like the production for Hollywood sensation Tom Cruise's highly anticipated sequel of Top Gun, 'Maverick' has begun.The star tweeted a throwback picture, with 'Day 1' written on it.The picture shows Cruise's iconic character looking at his F-14A Tomcat, with the words "Feel the need" written over it, an allusion to one of the most famous lines from the original film.With a story set in the current time and dealing with very modern warfare, 'Maverick' follows fighter pilots as they grapple with drone technology, reported Hollywood Reporter.The flick is directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer along with Skydance's David Ellison and Cruise.It is slated to release on July 12, 2019.
Indian small screen going through fantasy-oriented phase: Harshad Arora
From "Naagin" to "Maharakshak: Aryan" to "Mayavi Maling", actor Harshad Arora says there is a fantasy wave on the Indian small screen currently.
Indian-origin biochemist, Meghan Markle on UK's most influential women list
An Indian-origin biochemist has been named alongside the likes of actress-turned-royal Meghan Markle, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and bestselling author J K Rowling as the 25 most influential and aspirational women in the UK by 'Vogue' magazine. Priyanka Joshi has been chosen for her cutting-edge research in the inaugural 'The Vogue 25' list released today, which includes artists, activists and executives across different fields. "Priyanka Joshi had barely completed her PhD when 'Forbes' named her one of the most important young faces in science. A research fellow at Downing College, Cambridge, the 29-year-old sits at the cutting edge of Alzheimer's research, and has been praised for her ground-breaking work building a 'library' of drug-like molecules to target irregular proteins that cause degenerative brain diseases, notes the citation on the young biochemist. "With dementia now the leading cause of death for women in England and Wales, her early breakthroughs and research ...
Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo set to star in fantasy drama 'Come Away'
Angelina Jolie is all set to star alongside 'A Wrinkle In Time' actor David Oyelowo in a fantasy drama 'Come Away'.The film is imagined as a prequel to the classics 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Peter Pan', reports Deadline.It will be helmed by Brenda Chapman, who won an Oscar for her work on Pixar's 'Brave'."Angelina and David are going to bring a beautiful chemistry and depth to this magical story, giving audiences a wonderful step outside the expected," Chapman said.Screenwriter Marissa Kate Goodhill said, "Brenda is a singular storyteller. Her decades of experience in creating rich fantasy worlds populated by complex characters make her a dream director for this project, which explores how fantasy functions as a way to cope with reality. Her thoughtful approach to filmmaking and indomitable talent make her the perfect person to bring this story to life."'Come Away' is set to be shot in the U.K. and Los Angeles.
ZEEL to launch English movie channel on June 3
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) is set to launch an English movie channel &flix on June 3 in India, where at least 51 million people watch English films.
Prosenjit gearing up to host Bengali version of KBC
Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, who is set to don the hat of a game show host, is busy preparing himself for the small screen outing. The second season of 'Ke Habe Banglar Kotipati' (Who will be Bengal's Crorepati), the Bengali version of the iconic TV show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', will have Chatterjee quizzing the hot seat participants. "I have set up a hot seat at home, next to my computerji, to practice for the show. It will help me hone my skills as a TV show host," he said. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had anchored the Hindi show for eight seasons, fondly referred to the computer on his desk as 'computerji'. "The programme will have a global outlook and feel, but certain elements would be added to its format to connect with the Bengali audience," the National Award-winning actor said. The first season of the reality show was anchored by cricketing icon Sourav Ganguly. Chatterjee, when asked if he was conscious that parallels would be drawn with Bachchan ...
'Phamous': Reminiscent of 1980s' B-grade potboilers (IANS Review, Rating: **)
Film: "Phamous"; Director: Karan Lalit Bhutani; Cast: Jimmy Sheirgill, Kay Kay, Pankaj Tripathi, Jackie Shroff, Shriya Saran, Mahie Gill; Rating: **
Sanjay Dutt a great reason to be part of 'Prasthaanam' remake: Ali Fazal
Actor Ali Fazal, who will next be seen in the Hindi remake of the cult classic Telugu film "Prasthaanam", says one of the reasons why he became a part of the project was having actor Sanjay Dutt as his co-star.
Kendrick Lamar receives Pulitzer Prize
American rapper Kendrick Lamar, on Wednesday, received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in music for his acclaimed 2017 album DAMN.He was awarded the prize in a ceremony at Columbia University.The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.Lamar is the first non-classical or jazz musician to have won the same since the awards began including music 75 years ago.DAMN is the 30-year-old's fourth album which he released in April 2017.Lamar has 11 Grammy Awards and has been lauded by President Barack Obama on several occasions.
Swara, Shikha feel 'Veere...' portrays changing image of women
From talking about their desire for sex, to using cuss words to express the frustration of their troublesome lives -- "Veere Di Wedding" captures various facets of the lives of four urban working girls, and it seems to break the stereotypical image of an ideal Indian daughter.
Kajol slays as Elastigirl in new 'Incredibles 2' trailer
The new Hindi trailer of 'Incredibles 2' is here and it has marked the official entry of Bollywood's very own Kajol into the superhero world.Shared by Kajol herself, the trailer shows Kajol (or, err.her voice) donning the hat of Helen Parr, aka Elastigirl, with elan.In her tweet, Kajol wrote in Hindi which roughly translates to 'Meet a family which is like your family, yet it is not'.Just a few days ago, the news broke out that the 43-year-old actress will do the voiceover for the much-loved character of Elastigirl for the Hindi version of the film.The news was shared by Kajol herself on her Twitter account.The movie is based on the life of Parrs, a family blessed with superpowers. Its prequel, the first in the series, was released in 2004.The animated film is slated to release on June 15.
Rakhi Sawant opens up about going under the knife
Actress Rakhi Sawant says she faced rejections and so, resorted to surgery to improve her physical appearance.