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Did Salman Khan help newcomer bag Ekta Kapoor's show?
Superstar Salman Khan is known for giving a break to star kids and aspiring actors or singers. Though newcomer Yogita Bihani couldn't bag the lead role in his upcoming production "Loveratri", it seems like the "sweet" superstar helped her in getting popular producer Ekta Kapoor's upcoming show "Dil Hi Toh Hai".
Karan Vohra excited about 'Zindagi Ki Mehek' leap
Actor Karan Vohra is excited about the leap in the show "Zindagi Ki Mehek", and hopes the audience will love his new avatar.
Here's why Yami Gautam visited Bombay HC
Bollywood star Yami Gautam has started prepping up for her next film 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu'.The 29-year-old, who will be seen playing the role of a lawyer, on Tuesday headed to the Bombay High Court to take a feel of the court session.The film is about bringing the social issue of electricity shortage to the notice of people and to encourage authorities to investigate the inaccuracies of the electricity bills.It also stars Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles.The Shree Narayan Singh-directorial is slated to release on August 31.
Eminem responds to Nicki Minaj dating rumour
Rapper Eminem gave a shout out to Nicki Minaj at a gig in Boston, and asked fans if they want him to date her.
'Kaala' trailer: It's Rajnikanth vs. Nana Patekar
The theatrical trailer of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer gangster drama 'Kaala' is out and it is all about activism and leadership.The trailer introduces viewers to Rajinikanth as a savior of the masses of Mumbai's largest slum, Dharavi. Nana Patekar can be seen as a powerful leader.The main plot of 'Kaala' revolves around the oppressed Tamils of Mumbai, and Rajinikanth will be reportedly playing the role of a don.'Kaala' also features Huma Qureshi and Anjali Patil in pivotal roles.Directed by Pa Ranjith and produced by Rajnikanth's son-in-law, Dhanush, the movie is slated to release on June 7..
Rishi pays tribute to Prithviraj Kapoor on his death anniversary
On legendary actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Kapoor's 47th death anniversary on Tuesday, his grandson and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor paid a tribute to him over social media.Rishi, who is the son of Prithviraj Kapoor's oldest son Raj Kapoor, shared a throwback image of his grandfather on Twitter."Prithvinath Kapoor. Born - 3rd November 1906, Samundri, Lyallpur District, Punjab, British India. Died - 29th May 1971, Mumbai, India as Prithviraj Kapoor (Changed name). Remembering you! Wikipedia has got the year of death wrong," Rishi tweeted while correcting Prithviraj Kapoor's year of death.Prithviraj Kapoor, who was married to Ramsarni Mehra, was the patriarch of the Kapoor family of Bollywood. He was the father of acting legends Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor.He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award - the highest honour in Indian cinema - in 1971. After his death, his Juhu road Bungalow was converted into a theatre space, which is now ...
Reports of Avicii's posthumous album rumours: representative
Representative of DJ/producer Avicii have refuted reports that a posthumous album of his unreleased music is in works. The late Swedish musician, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was working on new music. He passed away on April 20. "Tim had been working on new material and had posted 9ishphotos and Instagram stories about his sessions this year. "As of this moment, these stories about a scheduled release are just rumours coming from hopeful fans who loved Tim and his music," Avicii's publicist Diana Baron told Independent. Prior to his death, Avicii had struggled with health problems including anxiety and pancreatitis, eventually prompting him to get surgery to remove his gall bladder and pancreas.
Rishi remembers Prithviraj Kapoor on 47th death anniversary (Movie Snippets)
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor remembered his grandfather and legendary actor Prithviraj Kapoor on his 47th death anniversary on Tuesday.
New Malaysian government unblocks media sites
The new Malaysian government has unblocked several media sites, years after they were blocked by the previous Najib Razak government.
Was insecure about my film choices initially: Jimmy Sheirgill
Actor Jimmy Sheirgill says he initially felt insecure about venturing into the territory of content-driven cinema but today he feels proud of his choices. Jimmy started his acting career with the critically-acclaimed film "Maachis," directed by Gulzar. He was then seen in Aditya Chopra's "Mohabbatein" alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan and went on to work in movies like "Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai", "Dil Hai Tumhaara" and "Dil Vil Pyar Vyar". Post 2003, he was seen in films like "Haasil", "Yahaan", "A Wednesday", "Munna Bhai MBBS", "Tanu Weds Manu" and the "Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster" series which were lauded for their content. The actor feels his transition from commercial -- song and dance -- to content-driven films has got him a standing in Bollywood as a performer. "I feel glad when people today think of me for different and challenging roles. I have been here for close to two decades and I am still getting to do exciting roles. I am not sitting idle," Jimmy told PTI. The ..
PVR Pictures to release 'Hereditary' in India
PVR Pictures, one of the top production houses in India, has acquired the rights to 'Hereditary' for release in the country.Confirmed by Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic, the news came in on Tuesday.Adarsh tweeted, "PVR Pictures to release the supernatural horror film #Hereditary on 22 June 2018 in India", followed by the film's poster.Directed by Ari Aster, the film stars Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne as the parents of a family dealing with grief.Coming out of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, critics have declared that 'Hereditary' may already be the year's scariest film. The movie's scary scenes are said to hair-raising moments, just like classic chillers 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Wicker Man'.Meanwhile, one critic called it "the most traumatically terrifying horror movie in ages".The film currently holds a 100 percent rating on review aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes. It is scheduled for a June 22 release in India.
Snoop Dogg secretly replaced McConaughey's prop weed with real marijuana
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey got "Snooped" when rapper-singer Snoop Dogg switched his prop weed with real marijuana while the duo was filming "The Beach Bum". The actor made the revelation during his appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live". "There's a scene where I'm going to Snoop because I've got writer's block and Snoop has the magic weed. So I went to the prop man to make sure I have the prop weed which is like crushed oregano." The actor said after filming the six-minute-long scene, he discovered it was not the prop weed. "We pass back and forth and all of sudden at the end he goes 'Yo Moondog (his character), that ain't prop weed, that's 'Snoop Weed' and I was like 'Oh you son of a a g**'," McConaughey recalled. The 48-year-old actor called the experience getting "Snooped," which he says was "recorded on camera." "The next nine hours were a lot of fun but I don't think we used one word in the English language," he added.
Kajol joins superhero world with 'Incredibles 2'
With the upcoming Disney-Pixar film, 'Incredibles 2', Bollywood actress Kajol has entered the world of superheroes.The 43-year-old actress will do the voiceover for the much-loved character of Helen Parr a.k.a. Elastigirl for the Hindi version of the film.The news was shared by Kajol herself on her Twitter where she posted a video along with the cryptic message, "Just wait and watch!"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.
'Sanju' new poster reveals Anushka Sharma's look
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has piqued the interests of the audiences even further by sharing Anushka Sharma's look from the much-anticipated film 'Sanju.'However, unlike the previous posters, Hirani has not revealed whose role the 'PK' star is playing.He took to Twitter to share the poster, writing, "And here is my dear friend Anushka. It's a special appearance....but she worked on every nuance of the role for days together. Can anyone guess who she plays?....Will reveal tomorrow at the trailer launch. @AnushkaSharma #RanbirKapoor #RajkumarHiraniFilms @VVCFilms @foxstarhindi"Donning short curly hair, the 'Sultan' star can be seen in an all-different avatar in the poster.The trailer of the film - which showcases the life of Sanjay Dutt - will be released on May 30.The uncanny resemblance of Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay in the posters and teaser has got fans extremely excited about the film.Written and directed by Hirani, the movie also stars Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Dia ...
Fans remember Phil Hartman on 20th death anniversary
It's been 20 years since the death of American-Canadian actor, Philip Edward Hartmann, better known as Phil Hartman, and his fans are pouring in messages remembering the artist.A fan with a verified account wrote, "Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Phil Hartman. The most versatile performer to ever grace the Saturday Night Live stage. He's still the greatest that has ever been".Another fan posted, "In honor of the late, great Phil Hartman, here's one of his most underrated SNL sketches (in my humble opinion), "Robot Repair". His slow-boiling robot rage is fantastic. #PhilHartman".One tweet read, "Today is 20 years since one of the funniest people to ever be on #SNL passed away. I still miss him a lot.... #philHartman"."I always wonder about what kind of magic #PhilHartman would've gone on to make in the 2000s", read a post.One fan posted, "I remember my dad called me to say Phil Hartman died. (He knew I loved Hartman and SNL.) That was 20 years ago. Wow. He was my ...
Oprah surprises Ava DuVernay with a meet and greet with Bono
Chat show host Oprah Winfrey helped her friend director Ava DuVernay realise her childhood dream of meeting U2 frontman Bono. The 64-year-old icon surprised the filmmaker by arranging the tickets to the singer's concert and tete-a-tete with him in Nashville. "My dear friend @ava loves Bono. So as a Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Forever gift I surprised her with the help of @guyoseary with tickets to concert and meet and greet afterwards in Nashville! Sweet moment," Winfrey posted a video on Instagram in which DuVernay can be seen sitting arm-in-arm with Bono. "A Wrinkle In Time" director, who clearly had her fan-girl moment with the rocker, also shared a picture with him. DuVernay said she was "breathless and speechless" before the photograph was clicked. She described how Bono's song "Pride" encouraged her to read about the legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. "I have loved Bono and U2 since I was a girl. I've been guarded and guided by their work in many moments of my ..
Being a black man, I didn't want to play an oppressor: Jordan on initially rejecting 'Fahrenheit 451'
Michael B Jordan almost said no to HBO's adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451", because being a black man he was hesitant to play an "oppressor". "Fahrenheit 451" depicts a future dystopia that aims to eradicate history by destroying books and condemning anyone who tries to preserve them. Jordan's character, Guy Montag, is a young fireman who abandons book burning in an effort to restore humanity. "I wasn't interested in playing an authoritative figure. With what's going on in the world with police and my community, being a black man, I didn't want to play somebody who's an oppressor. I just didn't want that in my head. It's just something that I wasn't interested in doing." Jordan said. The actor said that expanding on the themes of the story changed his mind. "After sitting down with the director Ramin (Bahrani) and knowing Michael Shannon was going to be a part of it he's an incredible actor and understanding the vision and themes and messages he wanted to send through ...
Kajol to voice Helen Parr aka Elastigirl in 'Incredibles 2'
Keeping with the trend of roping in major Bollywood stars to dub for their movies, Disney has now brought Kajol on board as the voice of Helen Parr aka Elastigirl in "Incredibles 2". The actor will voice the character for the Hindi version as the matriarch of the Parr family that includes husband Bob and children-- Dash, Violet and Jack-Jack -- in the Disney-Pixar film. Kajol said it was fun to voice the character. "Incredibles 2 brings to us a heartwarming tale of a family that is like us; but yet they are different. There were so many moments in the story that I could relate with and I knew I had to join the fun. I am really excited to be a part of the family of Supers and contribute to this fun feature in my own special way," said Kajol In the first part of the film, which came out in 2004, the character of Bob aka Mr Incredible was voiced by Shah Rukh Khan while TV actor Rakshanda Khan dubbed for Helen. "The wonderful stories and lovable characters from Disney.Pixar have always ...
Allyn Ann McLerie dies at 91
Actress and dancer Allyn Ann McLerie passed away at the age of 91 in North Bend, Washington.Born in Canada and reared in Brooklyn, McLerie portrayed Amy Spettigue in George Abbott's musical farce 'Where's Charley?' during its original Broadway runs in 1948-50 and 1951, reported Hollywood Reporter.Her first husband was Adolph Green, the legendary playwright, lyricist, and screenwriter. They divorced in 1953.She then was married to Police Academy actor George Gaynes for 62 years until his death in February 2016 at the age of 98.McLerie also appeared on Broadway in the 1940s in 'On the Town' and 'Miss Liberty' under the direction of famed choreographers Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine. She later toured Europe with the American Ballet Theatre as the Cowgirl in de Mille's Rodeo.She was also a mother to two, Iya Gaynes and Matthew Gaynes.
Was scared to show my real self on TV initially: Salman Khan
Salman Khan has become one of the most bankable TV hosts with successful stints on "Dus Ka Dum" and "Bigg Boss" but the actor says he was initially hesitant to show his real personality. The 52-year-old actor actor, who made his TV debut as the host of "Dus Ka Dum" about nine years ago, said he turned to his father, noted writer Salim Khan, for advice. "This was my TV debut and during that time there was negativity around me. I was very scared to show my original personality on 'Dus Ka Dum'. I thought TV is the most powerful medium...so I was really scared," Khan said. "I asked my father if I should go and do it, the show will have the common man and I was really scared of being myself. He said 'who else do you want to be? This is who you are, go show the world who you are. If it's accepted, good, if not, change yourself'," he told reporters. The actor was speaking at the launch of new season of "Dus Ka Dum" last evening. The "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star said unlike films, TV shows lay .