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Film with Rajinikanth will have nothing to do with politics: Karthik Subbaraj
Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who is embarking on a film starring megastar Rajinikanth in the lead, says the movie will have nothing to do with politics.
Puneet Issar likes to challenge himself
Actor Puneet Issar says he prefers to do television in breaks, and likes to take up roles which challenge him.
Jacqueline, Salman draw flak for hugging a kid
Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are facing the ire of the netizens for forcing an 'unwilling child' to hug Jacqueline.Jacqueline had taken to social media to share a clip of the stars' appearance on a reality TV show where the 'Sultan' star can be seen persuading a young boy, a contestant, to give her a hug.The two were present on the show to promote their upcoming film 'Race 3.'While Salman and Jacqueline took it all in fun, this did not go down well with their fans and followers."Negating consent and all that we are teaching kids about how their bodies are theirs. *slow clap*," wrote one user."Kid of 5 or 6 says he doesn't want to hug Jacqueline Fernandez. Celeb panel laughs. "Aise kaise?" Repeatedly he says he doesn't feel like hugging her. Body language suggests same. Salman Khan forces him to hug her. Forces him to "tightly hug her" once again. Consent be damned," wrote another.
Uma Thurman to star in 'Chambers'
Actress Uma Thurman has signed on for a starring role in the upcoming "Chambers" Netflix series.
Kerala cartoonist wins international award
Kerala cartoonist Thomas Antony has won an international award, in the best caricature category. Antony, currently working as Executive Artist of Malayalam daily 'Metro Vaartha', is among the nine winners at the 13th edition of the World Press Cartoon awards, instituted by an organisation based in Lisbon, Portugal. The awards are given to the best works published in 2017 in newspapers and magazines from around the world. According to World Press Cartoon website, the winners are from eight countries in three continents-- Europe, Asia and South America. Antony is the lone cartoonist selected from Asia selected for the prize. The award-winning cartoons, as well as other works on display, address the most present characters and issues of 2017, like US President Donald Trump, fake news and freedom of expression, the World Press Cartoon said. The awards will be presented at a function to be held in Portugal on June 2, Antony said in a release here.
How Ray used optical illusion to create a 'real' train in 'Nayak'?
The train, one of the prime attractions of Satyajit Ray's "Nayak", was created in a studio and the master filmmaker used optical illusion to look it swing like a real one, says his son Sandip. "Nayak" is one of Ray's most popular films starring Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore. "Many of those who watched 'Nayak' believe that the film was made on a real train. The truth is that the train was made in a studio by Bansi Chandragupta, the film's art director. He took great pains to make the set," says Sandip. He was 12 years old when his father started working on "Nayak" in 1965. "He (Bansi) followed the plans of air-conditioned vestibule express which he acquired from the workshop of the Indian Railways at Lilua near Kolkata. Baba told him that the train should be made in such a manner that it could swing lightly like a real train," he recalls. Initially, Bansi planned to place the train on tyres but then realised that the tyres were not strong enough to carry the heavy weight of the ...
Mamata dedicates poem to filmmaker on his death anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and members of the film fraternity today remembered iconic director Rituparno Ghosh on his fifth death anniversary. Lamenting that he had died "too soon", the CM dedicated one of her poems to the National Award-winning director. "Fondly remembering filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh on his death anniversary. We lost him too soon....," she tweeted this morning. A pictorial image accompanying her post read, "Ritu chole gechhe writuraj hoye pore achhe smritir pahar......abar esoge phire Banglar Matir majhare(Rituparno was gone like a 'king of seasons' leaving behind a trail of memories...... do return to Bengal soil again)". Bengali film superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, who had worked with Ghosh in many of his films, tweeted, "I don't remember you on a particular day my friend @Rituparnoghosh... it's always 365 days...and I know you are coming up wd (with) something excellent which will again take Bengali cinema into a different level...we
Women beautiful in every age and phase of their lives: Kareena Kapoor Khan
From size zero to her pregnancy weight, Kareena Kapoor Khan has gracefully "embraced" her body type as the actor believes beauty of women cannot be measured in terms of age or pounds. The 37-year-old Bollywood diva, who took a break from the silver screen during her pregnancy and confidently carried her post baby body following son Taimur's birth, says she has loved herself in every phase of her life. "I am a fit girl. I have always been into fitness. It is not like I have suddenly started working out. I believe in embracing body in every form. I carried my pregnancy and my weight as well as I am doing now. I have always believed that women are beautiful in every age and phase of their lives. "It is important for people to love themselves the way they are. You should be happy with what you want and your body. I did a size zero thing, but it was for a role. In 'Don', people said I am overweight. I am always happy with the way I am looking. Fitness is something you focus on to be ...
'Kaala' trailer proves Rajinikanth is serious about 'netagiri'
Rajinikanth, the superstar is alive and kicking in the trailer of his new film, rather racially referred to as "Kaala".
Tom Hanks wanted to join 'Star Wars' universe
Oscar winning-actor Tom Hanks wanted to play a Stormtrooper in "Solo: A Star Wars Story".
Naseeruddin Shah sees cinema halls in museums in future
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says that the future will be all about computers and web, and that within 50 years, cinema halls will only be in museums.
ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after star's racist tweet
TV studio ABC has pulled the plug on "Roseanne", one of their most successful sitcoms, after its lead star Roseanne Barr made a racist tweet about former President Barack Obama's senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. Barr used Jarrett's initials and wrote, "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby." "Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show," ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey said in a statement, posted on Twitter. Barr tried to do damage control by tweeting an apology where she admitted that the joke was in poor taste and possibly a side effect of sleeping pills. "I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste," she said as she announced that she was quitting Twitter. But the damage was already done as the network ended the show while her ...
Angelina Jolie makes her Instagram debut
Actress Angelina Jolie made her Instagram debut when she photobombed actress Elle Fanning on the set of her new film "Maleficent 2".
'Rural India largely excluded from Indian cinema'
After successfully focusing the agony of migrants and their struggles for identity through "Naya Pata", Pawan Shrivastava has now come up with a film based on a Dalit family. The indie filmmaker says that with the rise of multiplexes, cinema is now only being made for the urban audience.
Vedhika Kumar to enter B'wood opposite Emraan Hashmi
Popular South Indian actress Vedhika Kumar is all geared up to make her Bollywood debut alongside none other than Emraan Hashmi.Though Vedhika, 30, made her film debut in 2006 with 'Madrasi', she only rose to success after signing 'Paradesi' in 2013. Since then, she has been a big name in the South Indian film industry.Vedhika has got experience in working across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. However, 'The Body', her Hindi debut film, will add another language in her kitty.The film will also have Rishi Kapoor in a pivotal role.Helmed by Jeethu Joseph, the film will be jointly produced by Sunir Kheterpal and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.The news was confirmed by Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic, on his Twitter.He wrote, "Vedhika Kumar, who has acted in several South Indian films, will make her Hindi film debut opposite Emraan Hashmi in #TheBody... Costars Rishi Kapoor... Directed by Jeethu Joseph... Produced by Sunir Kheterpal and Viacom18 Motion .
Hope issue of ban on 'Kaala' release in K'taka will be solved: Rajini
Superstar Rajinikanth today expressed hope that the issue of a ban on the release of his upcoming film "Kaala" in Karnataka will be solved amicably by the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. Miffed with his comments on the Cauvery row, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce yesterday decided not to allow the screening of the film, which is slated to release on June 7. The Karnataka film industry is upset with Rajinikanth's reported statement that whichever government comes to power in Karnataka, it should implement the Supreme Court order on Cauvery water sharing. Speaking to reporters here prior to his visit to Tuticorin to meet survivors of a police firing on anti-Sterlite protestors last week, Rajinikanth said the Karnataka chamber was part of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. "The Karnataka chamber is part of the South Indian Film Chamber (of Commerce). Definitely they will intervene and solve it amicably," he said. KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu had said yesterday that
Emilia Clarke praises GoT for balance of nudity
Actress Emilia Clarke has praised "Game Of Thrones" for its balance of male and female nudity.
Colin Trevorrow talks about his departure from Star Wars franchise
"Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow has opened up about his exit from the Star Wars franchise. The 41-year-old director was scheduled to direct Episode IX, which follows Rian Johnson's "Last Jedi", but he left the project over creative differences with Lucasfilm. His exit from the franchise was also attributed to the poor response to his film "The Book of Henry". He has been since replaced by JJ Abrams who directed "The Force Awakens", the seventh film in the franchise and the first part of a new trilogy. Now, in an interview with Empire magazine, Trevorrow said he had presented his ideas to George Lucas and Mark Hamill (who plays Luke Skywalker), and will cherish the experience of working in the franchise. "I don't want to talk too much about it because I don't want to affect the way that fans get to see these films. When we were kids, these movies came to us from far away. They were a gift. And the more we talk about how they're made, the more it reveals that they're just ...
South star Vedhika to star opposite Emraan Hashmi in 'The Body'
South star Vedhika Kumar is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Emraan Hashmi in the film "The Body". The film will be directed by Jeethu Joseph, who is best known for 2013 Mohanlal-starrer "Drishyam". "After a nationwide hunt and several auditions, we finally found what we were looking for. Vedhika's character is of a young college going girl who has this innocence about her. She fits the role beautifully," Joseph said in a statement. Vedhika, a well-known actor in the South, shot to fame with her breakthrough performance as Angamma in Bala's national award winning period film "Paradesi", for which she earned critical acclaim and awards. About the new project, the actor said, "I am so glad that I waited for the right project to come my way and this seems perfect. I'm very excited and thankful to the director Jeetu Joseph, producer Sunir Kheterpal and the entire team at Viacom 18 Motion Picture for this opportunity. "I can't wait to start this exciting journey. Emraan Hashmi .
James Ivory to pen family drama 'The Judge's Will'
Oscar-winning screenwriter James Ivory will adapt Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's Delhi-set story "The Judge's Will" with Alexander Payne directing. The film is based on a New Yorker article Jhabvala, a friend and collaborator of Ivory, wrote, reported Deadline. Jhabvala shared a long association with Merchant Ivory Productions which yielded her two Academy Awards for her work on the films "A Room with a View" and "Howards End". She died at the 85 in 2013. The article, which was the last from Jhabvala, detailed the final moments in the chess game relationship between an ailing Delhi judge and his Bombay wife. Each had separate lives even though they lived under the same roof and, as he nears death, the judge wants to be sure that his even younger, barely educated mistress is cared for and not cast out. "It's a universal enough premise, the business of a wealthy man having a mistress and wanting to take care of her after he dies," Ivory said. "You feel her influence, her way of thinking about ..