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Sanju: New poster introduces Ranbir's best buddy
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani on Monday introduced the audience with yet another aspect of Sanjay Dutt's life with 'Sanju's new poster.In the new poster, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and the 'Raazi' star, one gets a sneak peek into lesser-known aspect of Sanjay Dutt's life.Hirani took to Twitter to share the image, writing, "Meet Vicky Kaushal. Such a refined actor and pure joy to work with him. He plays Sanju's best buddy. #SanjuTrailer out in 2 days on 30th May! #RanbirKapoor @vickykaushal09 #RajkumarHiraniFilms @foxstarhindi @VVCFilms"The trailer of the film - which showcases the life of Sanjay Dutt - will be released on May 30.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 movie also stars Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Dia Mirza, Karishma Tanna, Manisha Koirala, Jim Sarbh, and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.The flick is set to release on June 29.
New 'Charmed' actor Sarah Jeffery defends reboot
"Charmed" reboot actor Sarah Jeffery has defended the new telling of the show. The CW revamp of the hit '90s TV series centres on three sisters played by Jeffery, Madeleine Mantock and Melonie Diaz, who discover their witch identity after their mothers death. Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty played the trio in the original show. In an Instagram post, Jeffery thanked the makers of the show for a huge opportunity as the new actors - "women of colour" - got to explore contemporary issues. "I fully understand how dear the OG 'Charmed' is to many. For very, very good reason. We are so beyond grateful to have the opportunity to bring this reboot to life and bring current, timely themes to the forefront of a show that stars not one, not two, but THREE (women of colour)! We regard the foundation that was laid with great respect." The actor added, "But, when my character is challenged, when there is futile yet harmful noise about how we are either incapable or doomed, I ...
There's fear of being forgotten by film industry: Diana Penty
Actor Diana Penty says it is a constant battle for her between giving into the temptation of doing more movies to stay visible or signing projects she genuinely believes in. Diana, who has done four films in her eight-year-old career, began her stint in Bollywood in 2010 with "Cocktail", which was commercially successful. After a gap of nearly four years, she went on to star in Anand L Rai's hit romantic-comedy "Happy Bhaag Jayegi". Looking at her Bollywood journey so far, Diana says the four-year gap between her first two films made her feel that the industry had forgotten her. Asked if she ever had the fear of being forgotten, the actor told PTI, "I think it actually happened with me - the time that I took between 'Cocktail' and 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi', a lot of people told me, 'out of sight is out of mind', and I was like 'Okay, maybe'. "And it did happen. Because I wasn't around, people just assumed I was doing other things and was not interested in films which I thought was unfair.
'Rangabati' music composer Prabhudatta Pradhan passes away
Music composer of popular Sambalpuri song Rangabati, Prabhudatta Pradhan, today passed away at his residence here following prolonged illness, family sources said. Active in the field of music for 45 years, Pradhan had popularised Sambalpuri music and had bagged 14 prestigious awards for his contribution in the field of Samabalpuri music. He had expertise in percussion instruments like 'Dhol' and 'Mandal'. The Rangabati song which earned him fame in 1975, was written by Mitrabhanu Gountia and sung by Jitendra Haripal and Krishna Patel. He is survived by wife and two sons Ashish and Aseem. Born in 1943, Prabhudatta started learning music under his father at the age of three. He was influenced by his father late Pravas Chandra Pradhan to sing bhajans or Hindu religious songs at home even though they were Christians. Pradhan learnt tabla from Pandit Jadunath Supkar at Benaras in Uttar Pradesh. He had joined the All India Radio (AIR), Sambalpur station as an instrumentalist ..
Sasha Pieterse ties knot with Hudson Sheaffer
The 'Pretty Little Liars' star Sasha Pieterse tied the knot with her long time fiance and actor Hudson Sheaffer on Sunday.The two got married at the Leslie Estate, a castle in Glaslough, Ireland, confirmed People.For her wedding, the 22-year-old bride donned a custom Christian Siriano gown with a necklace from XIV Karats and Zadig & Voltaire bracelets.Earlier this month, the actress shared her excitement for their upcoming nuptials in an Instagram post. "Happy wedding month my love ?? *insert Adele and Justin Timberlake meme* #helloitsmay ??: @elizabethmessina," she wrote alongside a photo.Happy wedding month my love ?? *insert Adele and Justin Timberlake meme* #helloitsmay ??: @elizabethmessinaA post shared by Sasha Pieterse (@sashapieterse) on May 1, 2018 at 1:03pm PDTPieterse and Scheaffer got engaged in December 2015.
I'll always do what's right, works for my personality: Kareena Kapoor
Marriage and motherhood have had no bearing on Kareena Kapoor Khan's choice of films and roles, and never will.
Reliance Entertainment teams up with Imtiaz Ali to make movies
Billionaire Anil Ambani-led Reliance Entertainment today said it formed a 50:50 joint venture with one of India's most celebrated filmmaker, Imtiaz Ali, for production of movies. Window Seat Films, LLP, is Reliance Entertainment's fifth creative partnership with leading Indian filmmakers to form a production company, a company statement said here. Starting with Socha Na Tha, Imtiaz has made several films including Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar, Tamasha, Highway and Jab Harry met Sejal. "This creative and business mix will benefit from the artistic abilities of Imtiaz, and the global marketing and distribution capabilities of Reliance Entertainment," the statement said. Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman, Reliance Entertainment, said, "We are proud to have Imtiaz as our partner". Imtiaz Ali said, "There is a common vision that Window Seat Films & Reliance Entertainment share in terms of the content that we'd like to make, the kind of stories we'd like to tell and the way we'd
Did my own stunts for first look of 'Veeramadevi': Sunny Leone
Actress Sunny Leone says that she did her own horse riding and other stunts for the first look shoot for her upcoming film "Veeramadevi".
SRK's heartfelt note for his 'sunshine' AbRam
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has an emotional message for his 'sunshine' AbRam, who turned five on Sunday.The Badshaah of Bollywood took to social media to share an adorable picture of his little bundle of joy, writing, "My sunshine turns 5 yrs today but he thinks he is 9! Please don't tell him otherwise if u meet him. Children should hear their own music, sing their own songs & believe in their own lil dreams...& yeah, hug their papa a lot.."Meanwhile, mom Gauri Khan, on Sunday, wished her 'gorgeous' son a very Happy Birthday.Apart from AbRam, SRK and Gauri are parents to Aryan, 20 and Suhana, 18.
Children should believe in their own little dreams: Shah Rukh as Abram turns 5
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has wished his youngest child, AbRam, on his fifth birthday and encouraged all the children in the world to follow their own dreams. The 52-year-old actor took to Twitter to share a sun-kissed photograph of his little one, his "sunshine". "My sunshine turns five years today but he thinks he is nine! Please don't tell him otherwise if you meet him. "Children should hear their own music, sing their own songs and believe in their own little dreams... And yeah, hug their papa a lot..." Shah Rukh wrote. The actor and his wife interior designer Gauri Khan welcomed AbRam on May 27, 2013 via surrogacy. Gauri also took to social media to wish her son and captioned the pictures: "Happy bday, my gorgeous... (sic)" The couple also share son Aryan (20) and daughter Suhana (18).
Children should believe in their own dreams: SRK
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is a father of three -- Aryan, Suhana and AbRam, says children should hear their own music and believe in their own dreams.
Reliance Entertainment, Imtiaz Ali partner to form Window Seat Films, LLP
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani-led Reliance Entertainment and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Monday announced the formation of Window Seat Films, LLP -- a 50:50 joint venture for production of movies.
Your favourite music may reveal personality traits
People who like listening to uncomplicated and relaxing music are likely to be extroverts, while those who like opera are more imaginative, according to scientists who found that personality type can be accurately predicted from people's musical tastes. In the past, finding links between music preference and personality type has been hampered because respondents were younger and shared a narrow band of tastes. Researchers from Fitzwilliam College in the UK conducted worldwide, online studies of over 20,000 respondents, 'The Telegraph' reported. More than half those surveyed were over 22, and they were presented with 25 unfamiliar musical excerpts pre-categorised by musicologists. The surveys differentiated personality types on the 'big five' model used by scientists for 50 years: openness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism and conscientiousness. The team, led by Jason Rentfrow from Fitzwilliam College, found 'open' personalities liked 'sophisticated' music - defined as ...
Timberlake visits Texas school shooting victim at hospital
Justin Timberlake paid a visit to one of the victims of the Texas high school shooting at a hospital. The singer-actor, who is in town for his Man of the Woods Tour, took time out to meet Sarah Salazar, a student who survived the Santa Fe High School shooting on May 18. Timberlake, 37, visited Salazar with a gift in hand, according to an update shared by her mother on social media, Billboard reported. A GoFundMe page for Salazar says she in the intensive care unit and at "the beginning of a long road to recovery" after having emergency surgery. Her aunt, who started the GoFundMe, writes, "Her shoulder was shattered. Her mandible is fractured and she also has several rib fractures. She was shot from the neck down to her thigh. She is intubated and is recovering from the trauma to her neck vessels. After that, she will require several surgeries." Timberlake also posted a photo from his show with the caption: "Texas Strong". Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Clarkson recently opened up ..
Guillermo del Toro gets an action figure
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro now has an action figure named after himself. According to EW, National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) has produced a model of the director as part of the company's Guillermo del Toro Signature Collection. NECA will be selling a limited number - 2,000 pieces - del Toro action figures, which would cost USD 40 a pop, available at San Diego Comic Con in July. The collection will also feature characters from the director's films such as Santi from "The Devil's Backbone" and Pale Man and Faun from "Pan's Labyrinth". Del Toro's action figure comes with a replica of the notebook he used to record his notes and sketches for "Pan's Labyrinth". "It is a tremendous honour for us to be able to bring Del Toro's incredible creations to action figure form. "His kind of vision and attention to details is genuinely inspirational, and this figure is our way of thanking him for allowing us to be a part of that," said Randy Falk, director of ...
Ariana Grande teases fans with 'The Light Is Coming' clip
American singer Ariana Grande posted a teaser clip of a song from her new album, Sweetener.In the clip, Ariana could be seen crooning the lyrics of 'The Light Is Coming', which is her latest collaboration with American-Trinidadian rapper, Nicki Minaj.The clip also had a verse by Minaj, like "Why you have to make me go call up my side guy?/ Can't let a F-boy eff up my nights, right?"The singer and rapper had earlier paired up in 2016 for 'Side to Side'.
Ryan Reynolds suggests Deadpool-Guardians crossover to James Gunn
Ryan Reynolds suggested a crossover of "Deadpool" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" to director and screenwriter James Gunn. The request came after the 51-year-old filmmaker took to Twitter to praise the recently-released "Deadpool 2" with Reynolds in the lead. On Sunday, Gunn had tweeted, "Yesterday I finally saw @deadpoolmovie 2, which I loved, and also the brilliant #Revenge. Two completely different, fantastic films - cinema's alive! Thanks @DavidMLeitch @VancityReynolds @coraliefargeat @MatildaLutz for a great day at the movies." Reynolds, 41, saw the tweet and responded, writing, "Thank you James! Crossover?" to which Gunn replied, "Yes, please". The two creative minds may have engaged in a light Twitter banter but the idea of the crossover the two properties appears plausible with Disney looking to acquire Fox, home to "Deadpool". The recent "Avengers: Infinity War", which showcased the biggest assembly of superheroes till date, may give way to another crossover event.
Arjun Rampal, Mehr Jesia separate after 20 years of marriage
Actor Arjun Rampal and former supermodel Mehr Jesia have announced their separation after 20 years of marriage in a joint statement. The former couple said they may be embarking on separate journeys from now on but will always stand together as a family for their daughters Mahikaa (16) and Myra (13). The announcement comes after weeks of speculation that they would be parting ways. "After a 20 year long beautiful journey filled with love and beautiful memories, we would like to share, that all journeys have different paths and we feel that it is time for us to move on to different destinations hence forth. "We have always been solid when it has come to us, we will continue to be solid for each other and our loved ones, as we embark upon a new journey. Both of us being extremely private people feel strange to be making this statement, but such are the circumstances of our lives. Where the truth can get distorted and lost," Rampal, 45, and Jesia said in a joint statement. They added, ...
John Mayer has an interesting view on the world: Shawn Mendes
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes says his mentor John Mayer is one of the most "intellectual" artistes around and he always has a unique point of view on the happenings in the world. The 19-year-old singer, who has been a longtime fan of the "Gravity" singer, says he has a great influence on him. "He's one of my really, really good friends. The most incredible thing I learned from (him) is that no matter how much experience you have, you never are done learning; there's always something to be learned. "He's a bada**. He's just so smart and intellectual. He has a very interesting view on the world - a view I've never heard from anyone else," Mendes told People magazine. The "Believes" hitmaker says Mayer, 40, is a collaborative artiste and believes in pushing himself as a musician. "John will send me new music and ask me what I think. When that happened to me the first time, I was so impressed that he didn't see himself as a master yet. "He's always trying to learn and wants to get ...
Arjun Rampal, Mehr Jesia call it quits
The rumours about the split of Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia have been doing rounds for quite some time now.However, putting all speculations to rest, the couple has released a statement informing the world of their separation.The couple was married for 20 years and shares two daughters together - Mahikaa, aged 16, and Myra, aged 13.In the joint statement issued to Bombay Times, Arjun, 45, and Mehr, 47, stated that they have mutually taken a decision to go separate ways.The couple added, "We have always been solid when it has come to us, we will continue to be solid for each other and our loved ones, as we embark upon a new journey", stressing on being there for each other in the times of need.The couple emphasised on being private and requested for some space. They wrote, "We are a family, our love for each other is forever intact and we shall always be there for one another and most importantly, for our children Mahikaa and Myra. We would, therefore, appreciate our privacy through ...