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Success important but creative satisfaction drives me: Vishal Bhardwaj
He does not shy away from admitting that the desire for success pushed him to become a music composer but after spending almost three decades in the film industry, Vishal Bhardwaj has come to believe that "creative satisfaction" is the driving force for him. The 52-year-old filmmaker says craving for success is in human nature and he is no different but with time, his priorities have changed from money or fame to creating the cinema he believes in. "If one says he is not looking for success, he is lying. If somebody is not bothered about success, they are actually close to nirvana. Success represents greed. If one doesn't want success, they have overpowered their greed. With success comes three things---money, fame and power. "But now creative satisfaction is more important for me. I have never had great success with my films, but the creative satisfaction I got was on some other level. That is why even after failures, I keep coming back to make films," Bhardwaj told PTI in an ...
Jana Kramer celebrates wedding anniversary after cheating scandal
Actress-singer Jana Kramer's three years of matrimony have not been smooth sailing, but the country music star is not giving up on love.
Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bay team up for 'Six Underground'
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds will be seen in Michael Bay's upcoming film "Six Underground" for Netflix.
Richard Gere to return to TV after nearly 30 years
Hollywood actor Richard Gere is making a return to TV after nearly 30 years with the "MotherFatherSon" drama show.
Celine Dion returns to stage after undergoing surgery
Two months after Celine Dion canceled a series of shows to undergo a "minimally invasive surgical procedure," the superstar returned to the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Tuesday night.
No problem with censor board: Ekta Kapoor on 'Veere Di Wedding'
Film producer Ekta Kapoor says they have not faced any problem with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the upcoming release of "Veere Di Wedding". Starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania, some of the film dialogues are laced with cuss words. "Our censor board has not given us any problem. I don't want to talk more about it as we have not got censor certificate in our hands (yet)," Ekta told reporters here last evening at the film's music launch. When asked about the censor certificate, she said, "Rhea's (co-producer) and my father had also gone to the censor board for (the certification) and if they both can come along then it is not a film we should be ashamed of." The film will be clashing with "Bhavesh Joshi Superhero", which stars Sonam Kapoor's brother Harshvardhan Kapoor, on June 1. Producer Rhea Kapoor insisted that the team was not pushing the film's release ahead. She even expressed wonder over why movies featuring female ...
Amyra Dastur joins 'Mental Hai Kya'
Amyra Dastur has joined the cast of "Mental Hai Kya" alongside Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut. The 25-year-old actor will play Rao's love interest in the upcoming psychological thriller, according to a press release. The movie will directed by National Award-winner Prakash Kovelamudi and produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures and Shaailesh R Singh's Karma Media. The film, written by Kanika Dhillon, reunites Rao and Ranaut after the critically-acclaimed "Queen" in 2014. Dastur will also be seen in Leena Yadav's "Rajma Chawal" and the Hindi remake of Telugu superhit "Prasthanam" opposite Ali Fazal, which also stars Sanjay Dutt. She was last seen in "Kaalakandi".
Brynn Cartell becomes youngest winner of 'The Voice'
Brynn Cartelli, 15, has been announced as the winner of season 14 of "The Voice", thereby becoming the youngest ever to win the Emmy Award-winning singing competition series.
Record label made me feel like a weird Barbie, says Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera says in the initial days of her music career her record label wanted her to maintain an image of a girl-next-door, which would even involve them approving a kind of wardrobe she sported. The 37-year-old singer, who became a pop star with her '90s hit single "Genie in a Bottle" at the age of 18, has revealed that the controlling behaviour of RCA records, made her feel like "a weird Barbie". "My very first video ever, sporting the midriff, that was the times! That was the main thing, me, Brit Brit (Britney Spears) just sporting the crop tops! "At that point in my career, I was still playing the label game, and I was going to these fittings where I was just being watched by certain members of the label and it was very like 'that's approved, that's not approved' So it was super confining and super restricting and it made me feel like a weird Barbie of sorts," Aguilera told W magazine. "But it was paying my dues and at least it was successful enough to get my foot in the
Six Underground: Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bay head to Netflix
Renowned filmmaker Michael Bay is teaming up with 'Deadpool' star Ryan Reynolds for Netflix's 'Six Underground'.The deal makes 'Six Underground' the biggest movie push for the American entertainment company since 'Bright', reports The Hollywood Reporter.The movie will be a co-production between Netflix and Skydance Media.It reunites Reynolds with his 'Deadpool' and 'Deadpool 2' writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese.Production on 'Six Underground' is slated to begin this summer for a worldwide release in 2019 on Netflix.
Joonas Suotamo tried detaching himself while doing historic 'Solo' scene
Joonas Suotamo says he did not feel any pressure when he set out to film the iconic scene in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" - the one where Chewbacca meets Han Solo for the first time. The 31-year-old actor, who plays Chewbacca in the film to Alden Ehrenreich's Han Solo, said he tried to detach himself from the weight of fans expectations to do his job well. "You sort of are detached from that. You try to look if you're doing the right job... But then you're just trying to survive and make yourself energetic for the next one. "It's a constant battle to get the next good shot and the next good performance. So you're not really thinking that - but you know through doing the best job you can, you're also giving the fans the best scene they can have," Suotamo told Collider. The actor said despite a rough start to the scene, it went on to become his "most memorable moment" in the film. "I will never forget that. And it's not a completely positive thing, because it was a lot of being soaked, ...
Ariana Grande observes one-year anniversary of Manchester attack
Singer Ariana Grande has paid tributes to the victims of the Manchester attack on the first anniversary of the blast. The attack on May 22 last year claimed 22 lives after a suicide bomber detonated a shrapnel bomb as fans came out of Grande's concert at Manchester Arena. The 24-year-old singer took to social media to send her love and warmth to the people in London through a series of tweets. "Thinking of you all today and every day. I love you with all of me and am sending you all of the light and warmth I have to offer on this challenging day," she wrote along with a worker bee emoticon which is widely used to represent the city as a symbol of industry. Grande also shared a video of young fans in Manchester singing her latest single, "No Tears Left To Cry". She captioned the video: "So wish I were there with you all today. You have no idea. Love you so very much". "I miss you guys a lot and just wanna hug you all so tight today," the singer wrote in another tweet. Grande recently ..
Liam Neeson to be part of 'Men in Black' spinoff
Action star Liam Neeson is all set to be a part of the upcoming 'Men in Black' spinoff movie.The 'Taken' star will play the head of the Men in Black organisation in London, where the movie begins, reports Billboard.The flick, to be directed by 'Fate of the Furious' filmmaker F. Gary Gary, also stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson.The film will hit theaters on June 14, 2019.
Richard Gere to star in TV series 'MotherFatherSon'
Hollywood veteran Richard Gere has been officially confirmed to star in his first major TV role in "MotherFatherSon" after a gap of nearly three decades. The 68-year-old actor will star in the eight-part original drama, which is being made by BBC Studios Drama London for BBC Two, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gere will play Max, a charming self-made American businessman with media outlets in London and around the world in the announced series. "It's been almost 30 years since I worked in television. I'm so pleased to be working now with the BBC on this extraordinary eight-hour project with such talented people and which resonates so much to the time we live in," the actor said in a statement. Helen McCrory and Billy Howle are also part of the cast. McCrory will essay the role of Kathryn, a British heiress who has been estranged from Max following the breakdown of their marriage some years ago. Howle will be seen as the couple's 30-year-old son, Caden who runs Max's UK newspaper
Avicii's family reveals funeral details
The family of Swedish DJ Avicii has revealed that the late star's funeral will be a private affair."There have been many inquiries regarding the funeral arrangements for Tim Bergling, known by music fans as Avicii. The Bergling family has now confirmed that the funeral will be private, in the presence of the people who were closest to Tim," the family said, as reported by Billboard."They kindly ask media to respect this. There is no additional information forthcoming," the statement added.The superstar DJ-producer-artist was found dead in Muscat, Oman on April 20.The artist, known for songs such as 'Wake Me Up', 'Lonely Together', and 'Levels,' had retired from tours in 2016 due to health issues.
No problem with Censor: Rhea Kapoor on 'Veere Di...'
"Veere Di Wedding" producer Rhea Kapoor has denied any trouble so far with the censor board although the film was yet to receive any certificate ahead of its June 1 release.
Ram Kapoor has 'thought' of producing shows
Actor Ram Kapoor of "Kasamh Se" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" fame says he has pondered over producing shows but he is not ready to give up acting anytime soon.
Aguilera felt record label made her feel like Barbie
Singer Christina Aguilera says she felt she was being too closely watched when she was signed to her record label at the age of 18 and felt like a doll being dressed by other people.
Meghan Markle was once turned down by designers
Newly anointed Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle was once turned down by popular designers on a press trip to London because she wasn't deemed famous enough to wear their creations.
Claire Foy ready to push herself to 'absolute edge'
Actress Claire Foy says playing Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series "The Crown", has been life-changing for her as she now believes she can push herself to the edge of what she thinks is her ability.