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Gita, Quran reference cut out of 'India's Most Wanted'
Upcoming Bollywood film "India's Most Wanted" has been granted a U/A certificate by the censor board after directing omission of scenes making a reference to religious books Bhagavad Gita and Quran, said its director Raj Kumar Gupta.
Susan Sarandon to star in school shooting drama 'Tunnels'
Veteran actor Susan Sarandon is set to star in Tunnels, a drama based on school shooting. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film directed by John Krokidas will feature Sarandon in the role of Ruby Love, the shooter's grandmother. At her job in the local supermarket, she is paired to work with the teenage brother of one of her grandson's victims and develops an inspiring friendship. Victoria Rose has penned the script. Colin Bates and Michael Jefferson are producing the film under their banner Lucidity Entertainment alongside Circle of Confusion's Matt Smith and Brad Mendelsohn.
Noah Centineo starrer 'Masters of the Universe' set for release in 2021
Noah Centineo is making a debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the classic toy character He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe' which will hit the silver screen in 2021.Sony Pictures will release the film on March 5, 2021, Variety reported.Based on the Mattel's popular toy line, the plot of the movie revolves around Prince Adam of Eternia, who uses his Power Sword to transform into the hero He-Man, and defends his kingdom and Castle Grayskull, the source of his power, from Skeletor, the villain of the storyline.The script by 'Iron Man' screenwriters Matt Holloway and Art Marcum will be helmed by Aaron and Adam Nee.Centineo became an overnight sensation after his breakthrough performance in the Netflix original film 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' alongside Lana Condor.The actor is again set to essay his role in the sequel 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before 2'. He will also star in 'Charlie's Angels' as Langston with Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska.
Elan Group joins hands with Ajay Devgn's NY Cinemas
India's leading realty firm Elan Group has tied up with NY Cinemas, a venture by Ajay Devgn, for setting up a multiplex in its Gurugram sector-70 based project Elan Epic.This is the first ever tie-up of NY Cinemas in North India. Elan Group will be investing Rs 450 Cr to develop this luxury Retail destination. The project will feature a 5-silver screen multiplex with area of 46,000 sq ftNY Cinemas chose Elan Epic for its luxurious & unique concept multiplex theatre design. Elan's idea is to create a unique & concept driven multiplex theatre that will be unlike any other cinema experience in India. Elan Epic is India's first luxury destination with unique statement and style.This project is set to revolutionise the Indian retail real estate sector. The project's strategic location and opulent features, meticulously designed by UHA London & Architecture by ACPL, differentiates it from the rest of the commercial projects and makes it the best choice. The project is ...
'The Hustle': A gender-swapped rehash (IANS Review, Rating: **)
Film: "The Hustle"; Director: Chris Addison; Cast: Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp, Ingrid Oliver and Nicholas Woodeson; Rating: **
Halsey is no 'little lady' in new song 'Nightmare'
Before launching her song on Friday, singer Halsey responded on Twitter to a fan who wanted an "angry anthem", assuring, "well boy do I have a song for you".
James Gray to direct, write 'Armageddon Time'
Filmmaker James Gray will be writing and directing semi-autobiographical drama Armageddon Time According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film recounts Gray's 1980s upbringing in the New York borough of Queens as a student at Kew-Forest, a private school which counts Donald Trump and Hank Azaria among its alumnae. RT Features, which produced Gray's Ad Astra, is backing the project. "RT Features is the best partner a director could ask for they've got great taste, and they know how to support the filmmaker; I'm thrilled to be working with them again," Gray said in a statement. Casting is currently underway and principal photography is set to start early next year in New York.
Court turns down actor Karan Oberoi's bail plea in rape case
A sessions court here Friday denied bail to television actor Karan Oberoi, arrested on charges of raping and blackmailing a woman. Additional Sessions Judge S Baghele turned down the actor's bail plea. Oberoi, 40, who has acted in some television serials and appeared in commercials, was arrested earlier this month after the woman, who was in a relationship with him since 2016, lodged a complaint with Oshiwara police that he allegedly raped her on the pretext of marriage. Oberai's lawyer, Dinesh Tiwari, said the allegations levelled by the woman were "false" and that they will apply for bail in the high court. The woman had also alleged that he shot some objectionable videos of her and demanded money from her while threatening to release the clips.
Rolling Stones announce rescheduled tour dates after Mick Jagger's surgery
Legendary American rock band Rolling Stones have announced the rescheduled No Filter tour dates after frontman Mick Jagger's recovery. The band had to postpone their North American tour for Jagger to have heart surgery. We are delighted to announce the new US and Canada tour dates today. All of the cities from the previously postponed shows are locked in, starting at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21st and including a brand new date in New Orleans, the band announced in a statement posted on the official Twitter page. The North American leg will start on June 21 in Chicago and end in Miami on August 31. In March, Jagger, 75, was advised by doctors to undergo medical treatment. He announced in April that he was feeling much better and on the mend. Tickets sold for the original date will be honoured fans DO NOT need to exchange their tickets. Those who cannot attend the re-scheduled date can refund their tickets by accessing their Ticketmaster account. For transferred tickets, the .
There was no pressure to do Bharat': Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif joined Bharat at the last minute after Priyanka Chopra Jonas' sudden exit, but the actor says there was no pressure from director Ali Abbas Zafar or superstar Salman Khan to be a part of the project. Last year, Priyanka was cast as the female lead in "Bharat" but she quit the film ahead of her wedding to American singer Nick Jonas. The makers then approached Katrina. "I was fully under the impression that they were going to begin the shoot. And as far as my knowledge is concerned Priyanka (Chopra) was in the film. It was Ali (Abbas Zafar) who told me that There is a little change in plan and for some reasons she is no longer part of the film and I am sending you the script, just read it and react to it'. And he absolutely put no pressure, it was just that you react to the script. I read the script and felt this is his best work so far. It was an amazing character to play and then we got straight into work," Katrina told reporters here at the song launch event of ...
Big B reunites with technician of his 1989 film
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is joyous that a Director of Photography's assistant who worked with him on his 1989 film "Main Azaad Hoon", is now working with him in "Chehre".
DJ Snake releases music video for 'Enzo'
DJ Snake recently released the video for his all-star hip hop anthem "Enzo" ft. Offset, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane and Sheck Wes.Directed by Daps, "Enzo" stars each of the track's featured artists alongside DJ Snake himself. Right from its epic opening shot - a real-life embodiment of the Ferrari logo's prancing horse - the black-and-white visual proves to be unforgettably iconic.The music video has been released via Geffen Records on April 24, has also premiered as a Zane Lowe's World Record on Apple Music's Beats 1.The hard-hitting but hypnotic track reveals DJ Snake's deep roots in hip-hop and showcases some of the genre's most vital artists: Offset (of the platinum-selling, Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos), 21 Savage (whose critically acclaimed 2018 album I Am > I Was debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200), Gucci Mane (the trap pioneer and Founder of 1017 Records), and Sheck Wes (a 20-year-old Harlem songwriter/rapper known for his triple-platinum breakthrough single "Mo Bamba").Last
Every religion has its own terrorist: Haasan
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, who is at the centre of a raging row over his Hindu extremist remarks, Friday said "every religion has its own terrorists" and no one can claim to be sanctimonious. The Makkal Needhi Maiam chief also said that he was not afraid of being arrested but warned any such action would escalate tensions. Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo said a report has been sought from the District Election Officer (DEO) on Haasan's Hindu extremist remarks made at Aravakurichi in Karur. Haasan said the remarks made during the Aravakurichi Assembly segment by-poll campaign meet on Sunday were not made for the first time, even as he asserted that "every religion has its own terrorist" and "this shows that all religions have their extremists." The actor-politician, who had filed an anticipatory bail plea after an FIR was registered in Aravakurichi in Karur district for his remarks, said he had made similar comments in Chennai during the Lok Sabha election ...
Explore K.L. Saigal's soulful renditions, examine where AI's taking us and ponder over gravitas (Books This Weekend)
Kundan Lal Saigal once strode like a collosus over the Hindi and Bangla music worlds, jovial and good-humoured but never sharing his personal tribulations - here's why; next, explore a new world where changes in technology make one wonder what the next generation will turn into; and finally, learn how gravitas not only inspires you but also inspires greatness in others.
Anil Kapoor, Shekhar Kapur to collaborate 31 years after Mr. India'
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor have teased that they are working together on something super exciting, 31 years after the release of cult classic Mr. India. The filmmaker took to Twitter to tease their new project. Discusssing the look for the next Mr India 2, or another movie together? You tell them @AnilKapoor, Shekhar tweeted alongside a picture in which he can be seen adjusting the actor's cap. Anil also shared the same photograph on social media and said he is excited about working with the filmmaker again. Feels like deja vu. @shekharkapur and I are deep in discussion about something new and super exciting. We're hoping to create the same magic we did before with Mr. India...The cap adjustment was lucky then, and it might do the trick this time as well, the actor, 62, tweeted. Mr. India, which released in 1987, also featured Amirsh Puri, Sridevi and Satish Kaushik.
'Big Bang Theory' exits TV airwaves with emotional episode
"The Big Bang Theory" closed out its run as television's top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big changes for the show's group of geeky misfits. The long-running series on CBS concluded with two final episodes, "The Change Constant" and "The Stockholm Syndrome," in an hour-long finale Thursday evening. The series exited the TV airwaves with the most episodes for a multi-camera series ever with 279 episodes. It edged past NBC's "Cheers," which aired for 11 seasons and 275 episodes. "The Big Bang Theory" debuted in 2007 and overcame early doubts to become a cult classic after some questioned the show's chances of survival. The show was led by a crew of nerdy misfits starring Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Mayim Bialik, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Melissa Rauch. Thursday's finale was followed by a behind-the-scenes look at the show in "Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell" with Galecki and Cuoco as hosts. The series began about geeky ...
Ishita on what's changed after Tanushree's #MeToo story
Actress Tanushree Dutta helped trigger the #MeToo movement in India last year, and months have gone into the investigation of her sexual harassment case. But her sister and actress Ishita Dutta says that thanks to her sister, now people are acknowledging that harassment is a serious issue.
Ruskin Bond to launch new memoir on 85th birthday
India's beloved children's author Ruskin Bond will celebrate his 85th birthday on May 19 this year with the release of a new memoir set against the backdrop of the partition. The book titled "Coming Round the Mountain", will be released officially by the author at Cambridge bookstores in Mussourie, where he signs books for his readers every week on Monday. "This is the first time Ruskin Bond has penned his experiences about his time during the independence year. Evocative, poignant and full of spirit and hope, this book is an absolute classic; a collector's edition and a must-have for every Ruskin Bond fan!" publishers Puffin books said in a statement. "Coming Round the Mountain" is the third installment of Bond's award-winning memoir series for children that includes "Looking for the Rainbow" and "Till the Clouds Roll By". In "Looking for the Rainbow", Bond described the two years he had spent with his father when he was just nine years old, and in "Till the Clouds Roll By" he talked
Amitabh Bachchan shares throwback picture with little Kareena Kapoor Khan
Giving his fans a glimpse of young Kareena Kapoor Khan during her childhood, Amitabh Bachchan shared an old picture of him and Kareena together which is probably the best thing on the Internet today.Taking his fans down the memory lane, Big B shared the monochrome picture on his Instagram and wrote, "Guess who .. ? That be Kareena Kapoor on the sets of PUKAR shooting in Goa .. had come with Dad Randhir .. hurt her foot .. and yours truly putting medication and taping it !!."In the throwback picture, Amitabh can be seen applying balm on the injured feet of the 'Heroine' actor who paid a visit on the sets of the film 'Pukaar' in Goa with her father Randhir Kapoor.The chubby little Kareena is winning the hearts of her fans with her innocence and cuteness.Earlier today, Amitabh also posted an old picture on his Twitter handle with Thomas Xavier who was the DOP assistant for his film 'Main Azaad Hoon'. "Time warp .. then and now !! Then DOP asst., on the film 'Main Azaad Hoon' shoot of ...
Armaan on why singing was challenging for 'Aladdin'
Armaan Malik says dubbing for the Hindi version of the Hollywood film "Aladdin" was a bit challenging as he had to sing as a character and not a singer.