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Documentary brings alive India's most famous tiger Machli
The fascinating story of Machli, the tiger queen of Ranthambhore National Park who lived to an extraordinary age of 20 years and won the hearts of tiger fans like no other feline did, has been captured on celluloid. Meet Machli: World's Most Famous Tiger, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker S Nallamuthu and produced by Natural History Unit India for National Geographic channel, is a homage to the legendary tigress who was known for her fierce determination, bravery and confidence. The 60-minute documentary, which was recently screened in the national capital, has exclusive footage of never-captured sequences. Nallamuthu filmed Machli for more than nine years. And all these years, he was able to capture some priceless moments like Machli catching her prey, how she established herself as the ruler of Ranthambore, how she gradually lost her say to her daughters and sons, and also her final moments. The filmmaker has his own way of promoting conservation - through his ...
Big B asks theatres to not cut 'Badumbaaa' song
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has requested the theatre owners to not cut the 'Badumbaaa' song during the screenings of his new film '102 Not Out'."Lots of cine goers missing the song at the end of the film. Theatre owners please do not cut it," Amitabh tweeted on Saturday night alongside a link to the song.Amitabh has sung 'Badumbaaa' alongside veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.While Amitabh Bachchan's character bursts with optimism in the Umesh Shukla directorial, Rishi Kapoor plays the role of a son who lives a dull life, without much to look forward to.Released on May 4, '102 Not Out' is based on writer-director Saumya Joshi's successful Gujarati play by the same name.
Jordin Sparks walks red carpet three days after giving birth
Just three days after giving birth to her first child, singer-actress Jordin Sparks hit the red carpet to promote her upcoming film ' Show Dogs'.Sparks, who welcomed her son Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr on May 2, was spotted donning a floral Saloni dress, Schutz shoes and Melinda Maria jewellery at the movie's premiere at TCL Chinese Theater on Saturday, reports E!Online.At the premiere, Sparks, who is married to Dana Isaiah, described the birthing process as "miraculously beautiful"."Dana caught him with my midwife, Simona, and when he handed him to me, I was absolutely overwhelmed with joy. He was and is everything we imagined," she said.
'Avengers: Infinity War' becomes fastest film to earn 1 billion dollars worldwide
The superhero mashup movie 'AvengersThe film, which released on April 27, went past 1 billion dollars mark on Saturday, reports Variety.'Avengers: Infinity War' brings together 22 superheroes to fight one supervillain Thanos. Anthony and Joe Russo have brought the story alive on the big screen with actors like Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Cumberbatch and Scarlett Johansson.The film also features Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chadwick Boseman and Tom Holland.The superhero tentpole opened to 257.6 million dollars last weekend, attaining the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time.The film is receiving a splendid response in India too. It got a flying start by recording a gross box office collection of Rs 120.9 crore in its opening weekend.
I want audience to expect the unexpected from me: Ranveer Singh
Bringing versatility with every film has been Ranveer Singh's aim from the beginning as the actor believes in always surprising the audience with his work. For the 32-year-old actor, it is essential to be a versatile performer and growing up, he has aspired to have a chameleon-like quality. "You watch one film of an actor and then the other one and you can't believe it is the same person... I used to find that very fascinating. Actors who have that chameleon-like quality, they are able to be anything. I have always aspired to be like that," Ranveer told PTI. This outlook somehow reflects in the choice of films the actor makes. Within a year, in 2013, Ranveer played a doe-eyed conman in "Lootera" and did a complete switch as a larger-than-life passionate lover in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Goliyon ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela". Two years later, the actor was seen playing a rich happy-go-lucky brat in "Dil Dhadakne Do" and embraced the armour of a fearless Maratha warrior in "Bajirao ...
Don't want to restrict myself to one kind of cinema: Radhika
After featuring in multiple language films from Hindi, Marathi, Bengali and to projects in South India, Radhika Apte is all set to make her foray in Hollywood and the actor says she always had the desire to do international cinema. Apte will be seen in Michael Winterbottom's "The Wedding Guest", alongside Dev Patel and will also feature in producer-turned-director Lydia Dean's untitled World War II spy drama, with Stana Katic and Sarah Megan Thomas. "My desire was not just to do a Hollywood film but to do an international film. My desire was to do world cinema. I want to be able to do cinema in any language and do something I am capable or suitable to do. I don't want to restrict myself to just one kind of cinema," the 32-year-old actor told PTI. In the World War II film, the actor will be playing the role of spy of Indian descent, Noor Inayat Khan. The movie traces the story of British intelligence officer Vera Atkins (Katic) and the two women she sends into France as spies, one of ..
Working in 'Kalank' is double fun for me: Alia Bhatt
Actress Alia Bhatt says working in Karan Johar's "Kalank" has been double fun for her as she is getting a chance to work with a unique cast in a film being directed by friend Abhishek Verma.
Renowned Marathi singer Arun Date dies
Veteran Marathi singer Arun Date, known for his popular song "Shukratara",died at his residence here today. He was 84. The singer was not keeping well due to old age, his son Atul Date said. He died at his residence here around 6 am, he said. Date, famous for non-film 'bhavgeet' (lyrical poetry) songs, had crooned numbers like "Shukratara" and "Ya Janmavar", which became very popular among people. He was the first recipient of the state government's 'Gajananrav Vatave Puraskar'. His father, Ramubhaiyya Date, was also a well-known classical music connoisseur. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences saying that "in Date's demise, we have lost a major singer." "Date holds a special position in the minds of Marathi people. His contribution in popularising the Marathi bhavgeet is immense," Fadnavis said in a statement. Several songs of Date are still popular among the people, he noted. "His soft and tender voice immortalised these songs. We have .
I've no pressure to look a certain way: Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra got under the scanner for her drastic weight loss, with some praising her dedication and some criticising her for sending out a negative message on body image. But the actress says she doesn't always pay attention to what people are talking about to avoid getting caught in a "vicious circle".
'Peter Rabbit' to get a sequel
Director Will Gluck will be back to helm the sequel of "Peter Rabbit", which is slated to open in 2020.
Guy Pearce had suicidal thoughts after splitting up with wife
Guy Pearce said he had suicidal thoughts after his marriage with former wife, his childhood sweetheart, Kate Mestitz broke down in 2015. The 50-year-old actor was hitched to the psychologist for 18 years. Pearce revealed he even considered being hit by car to relieve himself of the pain he felt after their separation. "I had a little period in the middle of 2015 where I was staggering across busy streets in Berlin where I thought 'If I get knocked down by a car, that will be an easy way out.' "I wasn't wanting that but I think probably like Jeff Buckley when he went swimming in Wolf River that time: 'If a current takes me down then so be it'," the Alien: Covenant actor told Herald Sun newspaper. I was literally sitting there for hours at night, drinking, playing chords over and over and crying and crying -- it was really pathetic, he added. Pearce is currently in a relationship with Game of Thrones star Carice van Houten, 41, since 2015. They have a son, Monte (10 months) together.
I'm protective about my personal life: Sonam Kapoor (IANS Interview)
Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is all set to tie the knot with her long-time Delhi-based businessman boyfriend Anand Ahuja, says she is an extremely private person and is very protective about her personal life.
Creating international platforms for Indian arts (Shifting Sands of Culture series)
In 1999, as part of a British Council showcase programme, I travelled to the Edinburgh Festival and that set in motion the idea of creating platforms for Indian contemporary and classical art forms across the world.
Anupam Kher to star in medical drama 'New Amsterdam'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher is all set to feature in medical drama "New Amsterdam". The 63-year-old actor will star as Dr Vijay Kapoor, a neurologist, in the show which has been picked up to be a series at the NBC. Kher, who shot for the pilot of the show in the US for over a month, says he is excited to be a part of the series. "NBC's 'New Amsterdam' is anticipated as the next big thing in international television. I'm glad that the medical drama has been selected among other shows of NBC for this upcoming season. It's quite an interesting show and the role is challenging enough to push the envelope as an actor," the actor said in a statement. A renowned name in international cinema for years, Kher recently bagged a BAFTA nomination for "The Boy with a Topknot" and will also be seen in BBC's "Mrs Wilson". Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in the US, the series also stars Freema Agyeman, Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims and Tyler Labine. Kher and Agyeman have ...
Ralph Fiennes, Rebecca Hall to star in 'The Forgiven'
Actors Ralph Fiennes and Rebecca Hall are all set to feature in "The Forgiven". The film, to be directed by John Michael McDonagh, is the big screen adaptation of the 2012 Lawrence Osborne novel of the same name. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Strong and Said Taghmaoui are also in talks to star in the project. The plot traces the effects of an accident an English couple encounter when they are passing through the Moroccan desert and the locals who cross paths at a weekend party in a luxurious villa. McDonagh is producing alongside Elizabeth Eves for their shingle House of Un-American Activities.
Alex Orbison cried after watching hologram of late father perform on stage
Alex Orbison said it was an emotional moment for him to see the hologram of his late father, legendary singer Roy Orbison, perform on stage. The 42-year-old writer and director, who curated a string of shows that saw the rock n roll legend playing his famous hits such as "Oh Pretty Woman", said the experience made him feel his father's presence around them once again. "At that point, that's when I started crying just because of being so proud of what my dad was and now is and always will be I guess - and also because I didn't screw it up. "The profound thing to me was the solidness of the hologram... This looks like a guy standing on stage," Orbison told BANG Showbiz. Alex, who is the youngest son of the musician, also revealed that the life-like appearance of the hologram caused an argument between a couple in the audience at a show in Cardiff. "After the first show there was an argument between a guy and his wife that drew in a crowd of people to try and straighten it out because he
Looking forward to 'Veerey Di Wedding': Soha Ali Khan
Actress and writer Soha Ali Khan said that she was looking forward for the release of sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor starrer "Veerey Di Wedding".
Rita Ora's women power anthem out on May 11
Rita Ora's new single, "Girls", in which she has collaborated with rapper Cardi B and singers Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX, is all set to be released on May 11. The 27-year-old singer-actor took to Twitter to describe the track as a shout-out to these three artistes who are a source of inspiration to her. "I'm so happy to finally announce my new single GIRLS feat some amazing powerful women who have inspired me so much! Thank you @iamcardib @beberexha @charli_xcx ! OUT 11th MAY," Ora wrote. The singer also shared the artwork for the song, which shows the four musicians' names to create the track's title on a scrabble board. "Girls" is slated to be released on May 11. It will mark her third collaboration with Charli, after they joined forces for "Doing it" (2015) and the remix for "After the Afterparty" last year. Ora's second LP is in the works with two singles - "Your Song" and "Anywhere" - already have become hits.
Fox made Ryan Reynolds take out Disney joke from 'Deadpool 2'
Ryan Reynolds has revealed that the studio 20th Century Fox, which has produced "Deadpool 2", made the writers cut a joke about Disney from the his upcoming antihero film. The Walt Disney Company, which owns studios such as Lucasfilm, Pixar and Marvel, last year reached a deal with Fox to purchase its assets, including its movie and TV divisions. The deal is expected to be completed later this year. The 41-year-old actor, who co-wrote "Deadpool 2" with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, told Entertainment Weekly that Fox forced him to remove a Disney-related joke from the movie and believes that it was a "wise decision". "This is a sore spot for me because there's a joke in the movie that is not in the movie now because - I'm probably not even allowed to say this - Fox made me take it out," Reynolds said. "It had more to do with Disney, and they made me take it out. As I look back at it, I think maybe that was a wise decision," he added. Talking about the future of "Deadpool" under the new
Vanessa Kirby against using 'sexuality' to get roles
"The Crown" star Vanessa Kirby believes that sometimes people "expect" an actor to use their "sexuality" to bag certain roles. The 30-year-old actor recalled an uncomfortable audition where she had to kiss an actor, who was already cast. "I remember sweating massively, and I left thinking, 'Oh my God, I've just snogged this person for an hour and I feel really weird about it,' you know? And also the expectation with certain roles, it's almost written in that (the character I play) uses her sexuality in some way to get something. It feels like you have to exploit that for the job," Kirby told Harper's Bazaar magazine. The actor said she has often been offered similar roles where the character is always defined by her physical appearance and felt that they are written from the perspective of the "male gaze". "The character will be defined by the colour of her hair, by how she looks, usually some reference to how sexy she is, all through the male gaze. "But I've always felt like I don't .