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Toral Rasputra's motherly act
Actress Toral Rasputra says people on the set of "Mere Sai" call her 'maa' (mother) due to her role of Baija in the show.
Meghan offers insight into her new role as Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle has offered a glimpse of how she sees her new role as the Duchess of Sussex in two new pages posted on the royal website hours after the former actress married Britain's Prince Harry. The newly minted duchess' pages highlight her focus on social issues and notes that she campaigned successfully at age 11 to have a company change the sexist language it used to sell dishwashing soap. The "About the Duchess of Sussex" page also pointed out that she volunteered at a soup kitchen in Los Angeles' Skid Row and worked at another kitchen in Canada while working as an actress in Toronto. "I am proud to be a woman and a feminist," the page quotes her as saying. A second "biography" page mentions her education, first at the Hollywood Little Red Schoolhouse, Immaculate Heart High School and Northwestern University, where she earned a double major in theater and international relations. It also discusses the seven years she spent playing Rachel Zane in the US television drama ...
'Live music fests play important role in helping homegrown talent'
Indian DJ Rishab Joshi of Lost Stories says live music festivals play an important role in helping homegrown talent.
Anubhav Sinha's 'Mulk' set to release on July 27
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha's "Mulk" is set to arrive in theatres on July 27. The social thriller stars Rishi Kapoor, Rajat Kapur, Taapsee Pannu and Prateik Babbar. Sinha took to Twitter to share the news. "'Mulk' releases July 27, 2018. This is the most important film of my career till date. Keep your love coming," the director wrote, alongside a still of the film. Kapoor also tweeted the release date. "Courtroom drama 'Mulk' will get its theatrical release on the 27th July, 2018. A Benaras Media Works presentation, the film is directed by Anubhav Sinha produced by Deepak Mukut and Anubhav Sinha. It is presented by Kamal Mukut," the veteran actor wrote. Pannu described the story of the film as "the most relevant topic of current time". The film, jointly written by Sinha and Mushtaq Shiekh, revolves around the story of a joint family that hails from a small town in India, who are out to reclaim their honour after being embroiled in a controversy.
'Parmanu's new song is all about nationalism
John Abraham unveiled another song from his upcoming movie 'ParmanuElaborating on the characters, the song shows six Indian people, who in the act of patriotism, make India proud.John Abraham tweeted, "Feel the force of nationalism in #ThareVaaste as we relive the moments that changed India's history!Song Out Now-http://bit.ly/ThareVaaste @DianaPenty @bomanirani @johnabrahament @ZeeMusicCompany @ZeeStudios_ @KytaProductions @poojafilms @honeybhagnani @SachinJigarLive."Produced by JA Entertainment, KriArj Entertainment, Zee Studios and Kyta Productions, the film is written by Saiwyn Quadras, Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, and Abhishek Sharma.It will hit the theatres on May 25.
Indian film 'Nakkash' showcased at Cannes festival
Indian film 'Nakkash', focussed on communal harmony, made it to the recent 71st Cannes film festival which concluded on Saturday. The film was chosen by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) to represent the spirit of secularism in the country, a release issued by the movie's director, Zaigham Imam said. Besides 'Nakkash', the Cannes festival, which commenced on May 8, saw Indian films like Nandita Das-directed and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Manto'. Nakkash, which stars Inaam-ul-haq and Sharib Hashmi -- the actors of National Award winning film 'Filmistan', is the story of a Muslim craftsman who uses his craft to do engravings in Hindu temples but gets boycotted by his community and faces hardship along with his son. "I & B Ministry especially chose 'Nakkash' for representing the spirit of communal harmony. The film represents a new and different perspective about India in the backdrop of the holy city Varanasi," Imam said in a statement. This was the third ...
Prachi Tehlan to star opposite Mammootty
Actress Prachi Tehlan, who made her acting debut with TV show "Diya Aur Baati Hum", is gearing up to star opposite Malayalam superstar Mammootty in Sajeev Pillai directorial "Mamankam".
Tom Holland is the Spider-Man I envisioned, says Stan Lee
Comic book legend Stan Lee says Tom Holland is the perfect choice to play Spider-Man as the actor is exactly how he imagined the webbed superhero. The 95-year-old popular comic book writer, who co-created the character with writer-artist Steve Ditko in 1962, took to Twitter to praise Holland. "I think @TomHolland1996 is a great Spider-Man. He is the exact height and age I envisioned when I first wrote Spider-Man. Spidey was never supposed to be too large. How is my friend Tom doing?" Lee wrote. In another tweet, the veteran writer said his publisher had initially trashed the idea of creating Spider-Man. "Never give up on your dreams! When I first wrote Spider-Man, my publisher said I was crazy because people hate spiders and insects and he was not going to publish it. But I never gave up, until it was published," he added. Holland replied to Lee's tweets, saying: "Thanks very much Stan. It all started with you sir. Looking forward to catching up soon bud". The 21-year-old first ...
'Mulk' to release on July 27
Actors Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu-starrer "Mulk" will release on July 27.
'Mulk' actor compares sports to meditation
Actor Ashrut Jain, who will feature in the forthcoming film "Mulk", says playing sports regularly is like meditating for him.
Chris Evans almost starred in 'Deadpool 2'
"Deadpool 2" writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernicke have revealed "Avengers: Infinity War" star Chris Evans almost appeared in the Ryan Reynolds headlined film. The scribes, who have penned the script with Reynolds, said they considered including Evans in the movie not as Captain America but as The Human Torch from the "Fantastic Four" in the Marvel franchise. Before shooting to fame with MCU's "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011) as Steve Rodgers, Evans had played the role of Johnny Storm in 2005's poorly-reviewed "Fantastic Four". He reprised his role in its 2007 sequel "Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer". Reese and Wernick said the initial drafts of the story had plans to include Storm in the X-Force interviews conducted in the film "Deadpool 2". "We never got that far (to ask Evans). Someone had the idea we actually did and we thought that was better. "But we definitely had a lot more X-Force interviews with bizarre, random people coming in to interview," the ...
Holderman's 'Book Club' began with an inappropriate gift
Director Bill Holderman's "Book Club" started with an inappropriate Mothers Day gift, says the film's co-writer Erin Simms.
Will Arnett joins Julia Stiles' 'Riviera'
Will Arnett has come on board Julia Stiles' TV drama "Riviera". The 48-year-old actor joins the second season of the Sky thriller as Georgina's (Stiles) mysterious and charming uncle, someone who sees through her armour, Variety reported. Juliet Stevenson, Poppy Delevingne, Jack Fox and Gregory Fitoussi also join the cast. Stiles will return in the lead as Georgina Clios, along with Lena Olin, Roxane Duran and Dimitri Leonidas. The show follows Georgina, a US art curator who becomes embroiled in a world of mystery and crime after the death of her billionaire husband. In the sophomore season, a new family of English aristocrats is introduced and Stevenson plays Lady Cassandra Eltham. She is joined on the Riviera by her children, Daphne (Delevingne) and Nico (Fox).
Taylor Swift changed my life: Selena Gomez
Singer Selena Gomez has thanked her best friend, pop diva Taylor Swift, for changing her life and for being a support system throughout her career. The "Same Old Love" hitmaker praised Swift as she joined her on-stage at her Reputation Tour at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, reported Contactmusic. ''I want to say thank you to my best friend of about 12 years, almost 13. And the reason why she has been one of my best friends is because this person has never, ever judged a single decision I've made. "She's always met me where I've been. She's encouraged me when I've had nothing to be encouraged about. And I don't know if I would be as strong as I am if I didn't have you and your family because you changed my life," Gomez said.
Billie Lourd to return to 'American Horror Story' for season 8
Actor Billie Lourd is set to return to "American Horror Story" for the upcoming eighth installment of Ryan Murphy's FX anthology series. In season eight of AHS, Lourd joins fellow AHS alums Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Kathy Bates, and new cast member Joan Collins, who will play Peters' grandmother, reported Deadline. No details have yet been given on the role Lourd will be stepping into this time round. "American Horror Story" season eight is expected to premiere later this year. Following season seven's "American Horror Story: Cult", which dealt with political themes, season eight, set some 18 months in the future, will be "heightened," Murphy revealed last month.
Doing remake of an iconic song is nerve racking: Nora Fatehi
Actress Nora Fatehi, who will be seen in the recreated version of Sushmita Sen's song "Dilbar" in "Satyameva Jayate", says working on a remake of an iconic number is "nerve racking".
John Legend names newborn son after jazz star Miles Davis
Singer John Legend has revealed that he and wife model Chrissy Teigen have named their newborn son after late jazz icon Miles Davis. The 39-year-old musician, who welcomed his second child on May 17, said they want their children to carry a "little bit of musical history" in their names. Legend and Teigen, 32, share two-year-old daughter Luna, whose middle name is a nod to civil rights activist and musician Nina Simone. "We named our first daughter Luna Simone Stephens and every name we give to our kids I think will have a little bit of musical history to it. "Miles, of course, is the same name as the great Miles Davis and Chrissy really liked the name Theodore, so we put it all together and had Miles Theodore Stephens," the "All of Me" hitmaker told E! News. "When he came out and we hung out with him for a little while, we were like, 'He looks like a Miles'," he added.
Sheeran denounces campaigners using his song 'Small Bump' for anti-abortion promotion
Ed Sheeran has condemned anti-abortion campaigners in Ireland for using one of his tracks "Small Bump" to promote their cause. The -year-old singer-songwriter said the song was used by the group without seeking his approval and its lyrics do not reflect the ideology espoused by the group. "I've been informed that my song 'Small Bump' is being used to promote the Pro-Life campaign, and I feel it's important to let you know I have not given approval for this use, and it does not reflect what the song is about," Sheeran wrote in his Instagram story. The lyrics of the song from his 2011 album "+" are: "You're just a small bump unborn / In four months you're brought to life. "You might be left with my hair /But you'll have your mother's eyes / I'll hold your body in my hands, be as gentle as I can / But for now you're a scan of my unmade plans." On May 25, Ireland will vote in a referendum to repeal its Constitution's eighth amendment and legalise abortion up to 12 weeks. The current law ..
Hollywood has problem with female directors: Jodie Foster
Actress Jodie Foster feels Hollywood has a problem with female directors and, like Europe, it should open up.
Taapsse unveils first look of 'Mulk'
Bollywood star Taapsse Pannu revealed the first look of her upcoming movie, 'Mulk', which also stars Rishi Kapoor.Taapsee took to Twitter to share her and Rishi Kapoor's first look from the film. She wrote, "Once again the court will, would be balustrade, will have a family, would be a mindset and would resist. Perhaps the most relevant topic of current time #Mulk and ha..... Ramadan Mubarak :)-Aarti"The actor will be seen essaying the role of a lawyer in the flich which also stars Prateik Babbar, Rajat Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana, Manoj Pahwa and Neena Gupta.The film is presented by Kamal Mukut and Soham Rockstar Entertainment and produced by Deepak Mukut and Anubhav Sinha.Helmed by Anubhav Sinha, the movie will hit the theatres on July 27.