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I was scared to show my original personality through TV: Salman Khan

When Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made his television debut with "Dus Ka Dum" back in 2008, he was scared to open up his real self in front of the audience. But as he is set to come face-to-face with the common man through a revamped version of the game show, he said he has come to terms with being who he is in front of the people.

We don't value our soldiers: John Abraham

Actor John Abraham, who is celebrating success of his recently released film "Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran", has said that "we don't value soldiers of our country".

Anupam Kher hopes to create awareness on relevant social issues

Actor Anupam Kher says it is very important to reach out to people and create awareness on relevant social issues.

'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' will release this year: Kangana

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is busy shooting for "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" on Monday confirmed that the film will release this year.

It isn't trolling when people with 1, 2 followers do it: Salman on 'Race 3' Twitter backlash

Superstar Salman Khan, reacting to heavy Twitter backlash against the trailer of "Race 3", today said he does not consider people with "one or two" followers ranting against his latest film as "trolling". The trailer of "Race 3", the third installment in the thriller franchise, was trolled on Twitter after its release two week ago, with many memes being made regarding the film and it's dialogues. At the launch of the new season of "Dus Ka Dum", when a reporter asked about the trolling around "Race 3", Salman shot back, "Are you trolling it?" When the reporter said "a lot of people" the actor said, "Those guys with one or two followers? "That's trolling? Who's controlling that trolling, you know? No? How sad. When guys with one, two, three, four followers troll, it isn't trolling." At the launch event, Salman even subtly referred to the trolling of his recently released song, "Selfish" penned by him, has received. When a reporter, before posing his question, said, "Hi Salman," the ...

Akshay, Shabana emphasize on educating both men, women on menstrual hygiene

Bollywood's own "Pad Man" Akshay Kumar and actor-activist Shabana Azmi, who were part of inaugural Menstrual Awareness Conclave here, say that it is important to not only educate women about the menstrual hygiene but also to involve men too to initiate more dialogues about periods.

Jammu to witness 'terrace theatre' by Kashmir group

Vomedh Rangmanch, a prominent theatre group of Kashmiri artistes, is set to perform 'terrace theatre' here. Vomedh, led by young director Rohit Bhat, launched the fortnightly theatre series today. The first presentation on the inaugural day was "Daya Sanz Daygath" written by Ravinder Dhar and directed by Rohit. Terrace theatre is yet another step in promoting regular theatre activities by Vomedh group which has carved a niche in theatre circles of Jammu and Kashmir and presented various theatrical presentations in and outside the state. The group, which was was launched with an aim to preserve theater, culture and art among the displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Delhi, has till now performed plays including "Ek Aur Birbal", "Ateeth Ke Sakshi", "Khoya Bachpan", "Gade Bateh" and "Rovmut Bhatta". "We are also initiating a regular workshop series for the fresh aspirants and theatre lovers which will be conducted by Vomedh groups senior artistes to keep the flame of meaningful and ...

Glass is half full, half empty: Shabana Azmi on menstrual awareness

Veteran actor-activist Shabana Azmi today said there is still a long way to go in achieving higher standards of menstrual awareness. The 67-year-old actor said men also need to be included in initiating more dialogue about periods. "The glass is half full and half empty... It is not possible that we take this initiative forward unless we involve men," Azmi said. The actor was addressing a panel titled 'Loss Fertility in Females' at Niine Movement's "Menstrual Awareness Conclave" to mark International Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28. Talking about the difficulties of women residing in rural areas, the actor said she was "shocked" to see how they used unhygienic "recycled" cloth during periods. "Women use cloth, they don't use sanitary napkin. So, they would recycle the cloth but they would not be able to hang it out to dry in the sun because it was such a matter of shame... "That it will be recognised as a menstrual cloth. So they would dry under the mattresses of the cot. This would ..

Need to sensitise young boys about menstruation, says Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar today said young boys need to be educated about menstruation so that they become more sensitive about the "natural biological process". The 50-year-old actor said boys and men need to be made aware so that the stigma surrounding periods is eliminated. "We need to teach young boys to behave first. (The way they behave) is also the reason why girls drop out from schools," Akshay said. The actor was the chief guest at Niine Movement's "Menstrual Awareness Conclave" to mark International Menstrual Hygiene Day. During the event the actor felicitated nine people for spreading awareness on menstrual hygiene across India. When Akshay asked one of the honourees, Dr Bharati Lavekar, if there is a taboo associated with menstruation in urban areas, she replied in an affirmative. "Even today in a city like Mumbai and in 21st century, it is difficult to talk to people about periods," she said. To this Akshay replied, "Taboos will break. Make them watch 'Pad Man'. It will happen." The ..

Mohammed Rafi's song recreated in 'Noblemen'

Late singer Mohammed Rafi's famous track "Yeh duniya agar mil bhi jaye" in late actor Guru Dutt's film "Pyaasa" is being recreated for the Kunal Kapoor-starrer "Noblemen".

'Stand by me' co-writer on song's significance at royal wedding

Songwriter Mike Stoller, who is the only living member of the trio that co-wrote "Stand by me", feels sad that neither Jerry Leiber nor Ben E. King (late co-writers) were around to experience the appreciation for the song at the royal wedding of former actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

'Sanju' trailer makes Rishi Kapoor proud of Ranbir

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor felt overwhelmed after watching the trailer of "Sanju" as his son and actor Ranbir Kapoor's work in the film left him feeling proud.

Commercial cinema can change people's perception: Akshay

Actor Akshay Kumar, who starred in films like "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" and "Pad Man" that depicted issues like sanitation and menstruation hygiene respectively, says that making documentary films won't change people's mind the way commercial cinema impacts on changing the society in a positive way.

'Naagin 3' will be bigger: Aashka

Actress Aashka Goradia, who featured in the first two seasons of "Naagin", says its third season will be bigger and that the new "naagins" look spectacular.

I've no intention of being relevant: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has no intention to stay relevant, and doesn't pick his projects with that mindset.

I'm thankful to my difficult time: '9-1-1' star

British actor Oliver Stark respects his days of struggle, and says his tough time helped him grow as an actor and a man.

Govinda plays biggest scamster of our times: Nihalani

Actor Govinda plays a man who is the biggest scamster of our times in the upcoming film "Rangeela Raja", says its director Pahlaj Nihalani.

Here's how Rishi Kapoor reacted after watching 'Sanju' trailer

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor is bursting with pride after watching the trailer of Ranbir Kapoor's much-anticipated film 'Sanju'.The '102 Not Out' star, who was shown the trailer prior to its worldwide release on May 30, got emotional after seeing his son's performance."The way Rajkumar Hirani has presented Ranbir is superb. The boy has really done well. I am so proud of him. I swear on Neetu (Kapoor) and Ranbir, I did not think it was Ranbir, I thought it was Sanjay Dutt."The 65-year-old further jokingly said, "I shouldn't praise him so much, he's good but still needs to improve. I love you my boy."The uncanny resemblance of the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' star and Sanjay in the posters and teaser has got fans extremely excited about the film.Written and directed by Hirani, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Sonam Kapoor and Dia Mirza.The film will hit the big screens on June 29.

Short film pays homage to Rituparno Ghosh

Author-director Ram Kamal Mukherjee has announced his second short film after 'Cakewalk'.Titled 'Season's Greetings', the film will be a tribute to the late iconic filmmaker, Rituparno Ghosh. The film is based on a mother-daughter relationship.The news was broken by Taran Adarsh, an Indian film critic, who tweeted, "After #Cakewalk [starring Esha Deol Takhtani], author-director Ram Kamal Mukherjee announces his second short film #SeasonsGreetings... Co-directed by Abhra Chakraborty... Based on mother-daughter relationship... Tribute to iconic film-maker Rituparno Ghosh... Teaser poster".While Mukherjee's first film starred Esha Deol Takhtani in lead, the actors for the second film are yet to be confirmed.Along with Mukherjee, Abhra Chakraborty will co-direct the film.

Rolls-Royce Dawn 'Inspired by Music' takes to the stage

The social, convivial atmosphere of Dawn has been encapsulated in a light-hearted music video introducing Dawn 'Inspired by Music'.In a playful twist, Dawn 'Inspired by Music' was taken for a spin in Rolls-Royce's anechoic chamber, at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex. The special sound-deadening room is most commonly used during the build process of all Rolls-Royce motor cars to detect any unwanted extraneous sounds, resulting in models such as the world's most silent car, a Rolls-Royce Phantom.A hyper-sensitive microphone was used to capture the mechanical and electrical tones of Dawn, including the soft closing doors, the umbrella exiting from its home in the door, the windscreen wipers, indicators and the Spirit of Ecstasy proudly taking her place on the prow of the motor car. These sounds were then mixed together with deconstructed music stems to create a wholly new track.Dawn 'Inspired by Music' follows in the footsteps of its hugely successful accompaniment, ...