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How Crime Master Gogo replaced Amrish Puri's 'Zorambo' in Andaz Apna Apna
"Andaz Apna Apna" was originally planned with Amrish Puri playing 'Zorambo', an antithesis to his iconic Mogambo from "Mr India", a new book says. But the character could not make it to the big screen due to length issues of the film, according to "In A Cult of Their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office". The book, by Amborish Roychoudhury, also reveals how the iconic character of Crime Master Gogo, played by Shakti Kapoor, came into being. The film starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Viju Khote and Shahzad Khan. Upon release in 1994, the comic caper had an underwhelming show at the box office but eventually achieved a cult status. Rajkumar Santoshi, the director of the film, had originally planned to create a Bizarro-like character for Mogambo. Bizarro, a fictional supervillain appearing in DC comic books, is the "mirror image" of Superman. Zorambo was the bumbling twin, who speaks and behaves the exact opposite. A perennially upset character ...
Mason Guccione joins Al Capone Biopic
"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" actor Mason Guccione has been cast opposite Hollywood star Tom Hardy in a key role in the Al Capone feature biopic "Fonzo", reports variety.com.
The Beatles reunion would have been greatest: Adnan Sami on ABBA comeback
Music composer-singer Adnan Sami says though he is ecstatic about the ABBA reunion, the comeback of The Beatles, if it could happen, would have been the "greatest" of all time. The 44-year-old composer's comments come after the Swedish quartet announced they will be releasing new music for the first time in 35 years. "The 'ABBA' reunion is being flouted as the most anticipated 'ever'; I do agree, but I also feel that the greatest reunion would have been, but could never be and will never be, is of 'The Beatles'!" Sami tweeted along with the photograph of the British band. The Beatles comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The members went on to enjoy success in their individual music careers after the band split in 1970. Lennon was shot dead outside his New York City home in December 1980 and Harrison passed away from lung cancer in November 2001.
Mahesh Babu ecstatic on Rs 125 crore run of his new film
Telugu cinema superstar Mahesh Babu is ecstatic about his new release "Bharath Ane Nenu", which is said to be the fastest money spinner of Telugu cinema, crossing the Rs 125 crore mark.
Observation is the tool for becoming good actor, not gymming, says Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor says the fact that aspiring actors are more focused on gymming than the craft, makes him feel disheartened. The 65-year-old veteran actor, however, said he is in favour of joining film schools or getting trained on the sets, as he believes an actor can do well by "observing" their seniors. "I am observing that to become an actor, people say, they want to join gym. Why join a gym? Why don't you join an institute where they teach you how to act? You must work with a good director and work in a film where you have good actors, so you should observe the actor and understand things," Rishi told PTI. Citing example of his son, Ranbir, who worked as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhasali's "Black" before making his acting debut with "Saawariya", the actor said, "Observation is a big tool for any actor. You observe and you bank it in your mind. I don't know why all these actors think going to a gym or riding horses or learning how to fight are the steps to becoming an ...
'Sanju' team has done fantastic job, says Vidyut
Actor Vidyut Jammwal has praised Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Sanju", saying people who have worked on the forthcoming film have done a fantastic job.
Will announce next project at the right time, says Kartik Aaryan
Fresh from the success of "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety", Kartik Aaryan says he will announce his next project soon. There were rumours that the 29-year-old actor was teaming up with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar for different films. It was also reported that Kartik has been signed on by Yash Raj Films for a project. When asked about the reports, the actor said, "I think whatever films I do next, a proper announcement will be made soon. I will be sharing it soon. It will be announced at the right time." Kartik was speaking at the 19th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards voting weekend here. "There is lot of excitement to attend IIFA. As an actor, you always want a stage like IIFA to host and perform in front of a lot of people," he said.
There's deadly silence about state sponsored terrorism: Hansal Mehta
Hansal Mehta's "Omerta" tracks the story of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and the director says through this film he wants to provoke a thought among people about state sponsored terrorism. Sheikh, a British terrorist of Pakistan descent, was involved in the 9/11 terror attacks and killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl. He is currently in prison in Pakistan serving the life sentence. "There are some standard emotions that a film leaves you with like happiness, sadness, this (film) would leave you angry. We live in a world where a villain like this exists and yet we are silent about it," Mehta told PTI. "There is deadly silence about the truth surrounding state sponsored terrorism. It exists yet we do not talk about it. Governments don't talk about it because the business of war keeps the government solvent," he says. Today everyone is busy in their own lives and do not care about things happening in the world until something affects them directly, Mehta points out. "...Only when ...
'Raazi' deeper than just an Indo-Pak war film: Vicky Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal says it would be unfair to call his next "Raazi", a film based on 1971 War between India-Pakistan, as the movie explores much deeper themes in its narrative. "Raazi" is the story of Sehmat, played by Alia Bhatt, who crossed the border in 1971 as an Indian spy after she gets married to a Pakistani military officer Iqbal (Vicky) to extract classified information. "The film is not just about India-Pakistan war, it is much deeper than that. It is about an individual relationship. It is also about an era when there was tension between the two countries and during that time a Kashmiri woman married a Pakistani major," Kaushal told PTI. "(It is about) how they make choices at the crossroads of duties and emotions, which will not only affect their lives but also the future of their respective countries," he adds. The 29-year-old actor says the period thriller, directed by Meghna Gulzar, does not glorify or demonise any of the countries. "It is not a hero-villain story. It is ..
Greatest reunion would've been of The Beatles: Adnan Sami
Following the news of Swedish pop group Abba recording new music after 35 years, singer Adnan Sami says that the greatest reunion "would have been, but could never be and will never be" is of English rock band The Beatles.
Sonakshi brings 'ethics, dedication' to 'Happy Phirr...' set
Director Mudassar Aziz, who is currently busy with "Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi", says actress Sonakshi Sinha has a lot of work ethic and dedication which she brings to the film's set.
My films reflect my individual voice: Hansal Mehta (IANS Interview)
Whether it is "Shahid", "Aligarh", "Simran", "Bose: Dead/Alive" or the upcoming "Omerta", National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta seems to have found his space in telling stories that are based on real life characters or incidents. He attempts to express his "individual voice" through these narratives.
Trump escapes 'swamp' for another Washington, in Michigan
President Donald Trump swapped one Washington for another, pointedly opting to connect with American "deplorables" in a Michigan town rather than exchange barbs at the "phony" White House correspondents dinner. The US leader attended a campaign-style rally in Washington Township, north of Detroit, to tout what his team hails as an economic revival on the same evening that the White House press corps hosts its annual dinner. "By the way, is this better than that phony Washington White House correspondents dinner?" an animated Trump asked the cheering crowd. "I could be up there tonight smiling like I love when they are hitting you shot after shot," he said. "If you don't smile they will say he was terrible. He couldn't take it. If you do smile, they will say what was he smiling about." Trump, who has frequently attacked the media and its coverage of him since his days as a presidential candidate, snubbed the press dinner for a second consecutive year since taking office. "Why would I ..
Working with Rajinikanth was a 'fanboy moment', says Sreekar Prasad
Eight-time National Award-winning editor Sreekar Prasad says it was a "fanboy" moment for him when he got the opportunity to work with superstar Rajinikanth in "Kaala". Prasad, who edited the Pa Ranjith-directed movie, says he met the veteran actor twice during the production of the film. "He was very passionate about the film and used to ask how the film was shaping up, but he never interfered in the creative decisions," Prasad told PTI. In "Kaala", it was the director who took all creative decisions, he added. "I am working with the superstar for the first time, it was a fanboy moment as I had seen most of his films since I was growing up... He also seemed to be passionate about watching the films that were up for a release and had encouraging words for the good efforts of the filmmakers," he said. "Kaala" is slated for release on June 7, Prasad said. Besides Rajinikanth, the trilingual movie also features Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi, actor-director Samudrakani, Eswari Rao and a host
Lea Michele engaged to boyfriend Zandy Reich
"Glee" alum Lea Michele and boyfriend Zandy Reich are engaged. The 31-year-old actor announced her engagement on Instagram by posting a photo of herself with her ring-bearing hand on her face. "Yes," she wrote in the caption, including a diamond ring emoji. After over a year of dating, Reich, proposed to Michele with a four-carat elongated radiant cut ring that he designed with Leor Yerushalmi and The Jewelers of Las Vegas, reported People magazine. "The couple couldn't be happier," a source said. The duo was first romantically linked in July 2017.
Bob Dylan launches new whiskey line
Veteran singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has launched his own signature line of whiskey called 'Heaven's Door'. The legendary musician has teamed with bourbon makers Angel's Envy to create a trio of small batch whiskeys: A straight rye, a double barrel whiskey and a Tennessee bourbon. "We both wanted to create a collection of American whiskeys that, in their own way, tell a story. I've been traveling for decades, and I've been able to try some of the best spirits that the world of whiskey has to offer. This is great whiskey," Dylan said in a statement to the New York Times. The whiskey's label is inspired by the musician's ironwork sculptures, and Dylan becomes the face through a series of promotional photos that see him decked out in tuxedos. According to the publication, Angel's Envy founder Marc Bushala proposed the idea of a whiskey line to Dylan, who initially suggested the name 'Bootleg' for the whiskeys, a nod to his ongoing archival series. Heaven's Door will release a limited ...
Henry Cavill has 'desire' for 'Man of Steel 2'
Actor Henry Cavill has said that it is his "desire" to star in the sequel to "Man of Steel" as he believes there is more "Superman story" to be told. The 34-year-old actor said he is in talks with studio executives about "Man of Steel 2", a direct follow-up to the 2013 film, and would like to explore the lead character further. "I'm having a lot of conversations, behind-the-scenes, with certain people and we will hopefully be having conversations with other people who are also behind-the-scenes to make things start happening," Cavill told Collider. "It is very much in my desire to do a 'Man of Steel 2', a direct sequel to 'Man of Steel', and there is a whole bunch of Superman story that I want to tell. There is a whole style of Superman's character that I'm very keen to tell and I'm looking forward to the opportunity," he added. As per his contract, Cavill is on board to do one more movie in the DC universe but the actor made his intentions clear to play the character in more than one
Evan Rachel Wood says child stardom stopped her from getting help
"Westworld" star Evan Rachel Wood has said the pressures of being a child star prevented her from seeking psychological help. In February, the 30-year-old actor narrated her sexual abuse story when she appeared to testify before America's Congress. She recounted the incidents of rape, bondage, and psychological abuse in her testimony. In an interview with Refinery29, Wood said the pressure of being "perfect" stopped her from getting help. "I had been a child star my whole life, and I had this intense pressure to be perfect and to not have problems and to not burden anyone with problems and to work. It kept me from getting help for a long time," Evan said. "There was something really freeing about it, and I realised that I really liked myself. And when I stripped literally everything away, I couldn't sing, I had nodes on my vocal chords. I couldn't walk. I was in a mental hospital. I was like, 'Wow how did I get here?'" she added. The actor, who has a four-year-old son with ex-husband .
Alexis Bledel shares update about 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 3'
Alexis Bledel has teased the possibility of a third "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" film. During her appearance at the "The Tonight Show" to promote her show "The Handmaid's Tale", the 36-year-old actor told host Jimmy Fallon that the idea for a third film has been pitched. "I really hope so. I would love it. It would be the best thing... "We just pitched a third movie and I hope it comes together," Bledel said when asked about the next installment of the coming-of-age film. The first "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants" movie was released in 2005, while the second one came out in 2008. The films, based on the novels of the same name by Ann Brashares, also featured Blake Lively, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn. Bledel, who is close friends with her co-stars, also said that she still occasionally gets together with them. "We don't get to see each other a lot because everybody's work and family and everything, but when everybody's in town, we do," she added.
Halsey to star in film based on her life story
Sony Pictures has closed a deal with Halsey to develop a film which will be loosely based on the singer's life. The 23-year old singer, who is currently on tour in Australia for her 'Hopeless Fountain Kingdom' world tour, will also star in the project. According to Deadline, the film might be along the lines of "8 Mile", the movie which featured Eminem and was loosely based on the rapper's early music career in Detroit. Halsey will also appear in an upcoming remake of "A Star is Born", along with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.