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Madhuri, Renuka recreate 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' song

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit and her co-star, Renuka Shahane recreated the song 'Lo Chali Main' from their movie, 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun'.The actresses grooved to the song on the sets of their upcoming Marathi movie, 'Bucket List'.In a video, which is doing the rounds on social media, both the actress can be seen dancing as soon the music plays.Madhuri uploaded the video on her Instagram as she wrote, "When work is fun! ??Things we do to keep everyone motivated on the sets of #BucketList after a long night schedule. And some bonds never grow old! @renukash710 ?@bucketlist_film is releasing next Friday, 25th May. Mark your calendar.#Repost @karanjohar (@get_repost)···Reliving the magical #humaapkehainkaun moment! @madhuridixitnene and @renukash710 on the sets of #bucketlist !!! Releasing on Friday the 25th of May!!!!"Earlier, Karan Johar, who is also presenting 'Bucket List', tweeted the video.Renuka and Madhuri came together after 24 years for 'Bucket List'. The movie will hit the ...

'Deadpool 2' writers respond to criticism of treatment of female characters

"Deadpool 2" may have mostly received positive reviews but the writers have been called out for how they handled the female characters in the recently-released movie. Paul Wernicke and Rhett Reese, who co-wrote the script with lead actor Ryan Reynolds, said they thought killing off Wade Wilson aka Deadpool's fiancee Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) would come across as a strong motivation factor for the antihero to set out on his journey. Vanessa is murdered in the beginning of the film - an example of "fridging"- the killing of a female character solely to forward the development of a male character. Cable's wife and child also face a similar fate as they are murdered to help the character experience catharsis. Addressing the criticism, Reese told Vulture, "We didn't know what fridging was. We didn't even think about it. And that was maybe our mistake, not to think about it." The duo also admitted that an early draft had Vanessa split with Deadpool rather than die, but someone pointed out ..

You can't be experimental on TV: Jay Bhanushali

Jay Bhanushali's tryst with showbiz started with the small screen, and he is in no mood to ditch the industry for Bollywood. But Jay, who is willing to do an interesting fiction TV show, says it is easy to typecast and stereotype an actor on television.

Hindi cinema hasn't exploited horror genre: Taapsee

Actress Taapsee Pannu, who has worked in a few horror films in the southern film industry, says Hindi cinema hasn't really exploited the horror genre.

Being first dark-skinned woman to lead 'Star Wars' film both great and awful, says Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton says being the first "dark-skinned woman" in a leading role in a "Star Wars" film is both a "great and awful" feeling. The 45-year-old actor, who stars as in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" as Val Beckett, says it is high time that diversity and inclusion increased in cinema across the globe. "I am the first dark-skinned woman in a lead role in the 'Star Wars' legacy, which is both great, that it is finally a correction, and awful, that it's taken this long," Newton told The Guardian. The actor plays the wife of Tobias, (Woody Harrelson), Han Solo's mentor and a member of his crew in the much-anticipated film. "Even Lupita Nyong'o's character was CGI" - relating to the character of Maz Kanata in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", she adds. Newton has two film scripts of her own in development and plans to direct both herself - one story is set in the US, while the other one in the UK. Both, she describes as "very personal human stories". "I really want to get to the f**king core

You need stupidity, foolishness to make cinema: Rakeysh Mehra

Stupidity, madness and foolishness are needed to make cinema, says Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra who admits half his films have been "super flops" but believes there's nothing like success or failure in the business of art and filmmaking.

Madhuri, Renuka recreate 'Lo chali mai'

Actresses Madhuri Dixit and Renuka Shahane, who will be seen together in Marathi film "Bucket List" after a gap of over two decades, recreated the memories of the song "Lo chali main" of 1994's "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!".

Being a producer allowed me to be more accountable: Vin Diesel

Actor Vin Diesel says being a producer allowed him to be more accountable for the overall film.

My friends, family keep me grounded: Sanya Malhotra

"Dangal" fame actress Sanya Malhotra, who currently has three films in her kitty, says her sense of achievement does not go to her head as her family and friends keep her grounded.

Being sincere towards people gives me satisfaction: Jackie Shroff

With several films in the pipeline and one releasing in June, veteran actor Jackie Shroff is living one of the busiest phases of his life since the last few months. He says the equation with his directors, co-actors and level of sincerity, gives him the satisfaction to keep going.

'Mere Pyare Prime Minister' to release on Gandhi Jayanti

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Mere Pyare Prime Minister", inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, has been locked for release on Gandhi Jayanti this year.

Rita Ora cancels show due to sickness

Rita Ora postponed her gig in Bristol due to health troubles. The 27-year-old actor-singer shared a video on Instagram where she announced the news, hours after performing in London, and apologised to her fans for the delay. "I'm sorry, this su**s and I hate hate hate saying things like this but I have to cancel my show tonight in Bristol, because all my doctors have told me that it's a risk and they've advised me to rest... "This is so annoying, there is nothing worse than cancelling a show, I hate it, I absolutely hate it, but at some point you have to look after yourself, so I guess this is what I'm doing. I will be back, and I promise everyone who bought a ticket will get a show," Ora is heard saying in the video. The singer did not reveal the details of her illness and said the last night's show will be held on May 29. "I'm really sorry to everybody that bought a ticket tonight, I have rescheduled for the 29th, so I will be back in Bristol in 10 days," she said.

Why writing by hand matters, asks Ruskin Bond

The kind of intimacy experienced while writing by hand is amiss in a typewriter or a laptop, says celebrated author Ruskin Bond, who also believes that the good-old style is mentally satisfying. One of India's most-loved and revered authors, Bond, who turned 84 yesterday, still churning out thousands of words even before breakfast every day. In a new book "Stumbling Through Life", the writer also reveals why he is enamoured by the ballpoint pen instead of a fountain pen, which found favour with legends such as Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Rabindranath Tagore and Munshi Premchand. Bond says over the many, many years he has done most of his writing by hand and only occasionally resorted to a typewriter. He recalls that as a boy he even took lessons for shorthand and typing but soon these forms of writing turned obsolete. "My great-grandson's laptop looks as though it may also be obsolete very shortly," says the author, who lives in the hills of Landour, near Mussoorie. Even now the

Alyssa Milano opens up about anxiety attacks

Actress Alyssa Milano says she suffered from postpartum depression that led to her checking into a psychiatric ward.

Never planned to foray into any "wood": Taapsee Pannu

The 'Pink' fame actress Taapsee Pannu says she never planned to enter the film industry and it just happened organically. "I have never planned to foray into any wood. I didn't have plans to foray into film industry, forget about Hollywood, South or Bollywood. It just happened organically," the actress told PTI. However, if she gets an opportunity in Hollywood which is worth putting effort and time, she would explore that, but would never approach anyone with her profile in hand. "It's not like I am anything against working in Hollywood, and it's also not like that I am going to go there with my profile searching for work," she said. Several Bollywood actresses, including Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, have done Hollywood films. When asked whether Taapsee would approach Hollywood with her profile if she finds a good project, Taapsee said that she already has several films in Bollywood and she is being cast in variety of roles. "I am already content here. I am getting wonderful .

My husband is best improv comedian: Isla Fisher on working with Sacha Baron Cohen

Actor Isla Fisher says she had a great time working with husband Sacha Baron Cohen on "Grimsby" and believes the British actor is the "best" improv comedian. The 42-year-old actor said her husband is her favourite co-star now. "I have to pick my husband. I would not want to not pick him. He is my favourite, obviously. We had a really fun time (on 'Grimsby'). We shared a trailer. And it was just hilarious. ''Obviously I always respected him, but having been around so many big comedy stars and seeing how they improvise and stuff - and then to work with my husband and see him be the best improv comedian I've ever worked with, I loved it," Fisher told HELLO! magazine.

Boyd denies sexual misconduct allegations

Violinist Boyd Tinsley, former member of Dave Matthews Band, has hit back after being accused of sexual misconduct, insisting he will fight his accuser in and out of the court.

Rita Ora forced to cancel Bristol concert

Singer Rita Ora was forced to cancel her Bristol concert after doctors advised her not to take to the stage.

Cena, Bella go on casual coffee date

Wrestling star and actor John Cena and actress Nikki Bella were spotted together for the first time since their split in April.

John Abraham plans action franchise 'Attack'

John Abraham has begun work on his next action franchise titled "Attack". The 45-year-old actor, who has action films such as "Dishoom", "Force 2" and "Rocky Handsome" to his credit, is prepping for an out-an-out adventure film, whose first installment will arrive in January 2019. "I am planning an action film which will be the mother of all action films. It is going to be a huge franchise. I can assure you India would not have seen an action film like this. It is a franchise called 'Attack'. "The first one is coming in January next year. We have finalised the team. We have also started prep work," John told PTI. The actor, who will also headline the first film, says that the project is based on "an original script (which has been) developed" by him. John says once he is through with the filming of "Batla House", he will dive straight into this hardcore action film, which will be produced by his banner, JA Entertainment. In 2013, the actor-producer had announced a slice-of-life ...