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Agnihotri claims getting threats over 'Mohammad And Urvashi'

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri says he has been receiving threats for using "Mohammad" in his upcoming short film "Mohammad and Urvashi".

Comedian S.Ve.Shekhar apologies for Facebook forward

Under all-round attack, actor-turned-politician S.Ve.Shekhar on Friday apologised for forwarding a message that was defamatory of women journalists on his Facebook page.

Namit Das proud of 'Kaushiki'

Actor Namit Das didn't read the script of "Kaushiki" while signing the web series, and says he is glad that he didn't turn the project down.

Classical music popularing due to musicians-Amjad Ali Khan

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a global phenomenon because of his range and expanse of classical music. He has performed at famous global venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Kennedy Center, the Mozart Hall in Frankfurt, St. James Palace and the Sydney Opera House.As much as he enjoys global concerts, he is also a man who enjoys a peaceful art exhibition. As he humbly walked around, enjoying the strokes and clicks, ANI took the opportunity to have a quick chat with him on music."I recently wrote a book, 'Master on Master'. There, I said classical music became popular because of great classical musicians who have passed away and I miss their presence. I grew up listening to them and I even got a chance to perform with them at various festivals. There's no grade to classical music because classical music is like the sun and the moon, and there are so many genres of music which are like rays of the sun," he said.He mentioned a few pleasant words on painter ...

Documentary to shed light on sexual allegations against singer R. Kelly

A documentary titled "R Kelly: Sex, Girls and Videotapes" will shed light on the various sexual allegations against American R&B singer R. Kelly.

Kerala Kaumadi Chief Editor M S Ravi passes away """

M S Ravi, Chief Editor of leading Malayalam daily, Kerala Kaumadi, passed away at a private hospital here today. Ravi collapsed at home this noon and was rushed to the hospital. He was 68. Son of Kerala Kaumadi's founder editor K Sukumaran, Ravi" is survived by his wife Shailaja, sons Dipu Ravi, Kerala Kaumadi, Editor and Darshan Ravi, Director (Marketing), family sources said. He was actively involved in socio cultural activities and was the recipient of several awards. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a condolence message, said Ravi's passing away was untimely. "He made immense contributions to Malayalam journalism. Several recognitions also came his way," Vijayan said. CPI(M) State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishanan was among those who condoled Ravi's death.

TV is my bread & butter, will never leave it: Mohit Malik

Television is often mistreated by actors who use it as a stepping stone to launch their film careers, but Mohit Malik says he is not going anywhere till the time he is being offered good roles in the medium. The 33-year-old actor started his journey with "Miilee" in 2006 and over the years has starred in shows like "Jab Love Hua", "Pari Hoon Main" and "Doli Armaano Ki". Actors who also commenced their TV journey around the same time have moved on to the films. But Malik says he gets "creative satisfaction" from the medium and that is why he choose to stay there. "I love everything about this medium. There is nothing that I don't like about it. And that is why I have spent so many years here. I will be forever here till the end of my life. I get creative satisfaction from this medium. There are so many actors who say that they don't get creative satisfaction from TV but I get it," Malik told PTI. "I think it is also practice for you as an actor. You come here daily and perform your ...

Saudi Arabia set for first public film screening at cinema

Saudi Arabia will host its first public film screening in over 35 years today, US movie giant AMC said, two days after it unveiled the kingdom's debut theatre in Riyadh. Tickets for an 8.30 pm (local time) show of the blockbuster action film "Black Panther" appeared to have sold out minutes after AMC Entertainment began online sales around midnight. "Sorry! Tickets have been sold out, please check back later," the retailer Noon.com said on its website. AMC chief executive Adam Aron on Wednesday said its multiplex theatre at Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District will for now operate one screen with a seating capacity of around 250. He said plans were afoot for three more screens in the coming months. The conservative desert kingdom lifted the decades-long ban on cinemas last year as part of a far-reaching modernisation drive, with AMC Entertainment granted the first licence to operate movie theatres. Religious hardliners, who have long vilified movie theatres as vulgar and sinful, .

CBFC will hopefully value artistic expression: 'Ascharya F#*k It' director

"Ascharya F#*k It" -- as the name suggests, is a bold film. But its director Samit Kakkad has "immense faith" in Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has often locked horns with filmmakers over cuts and beeps. He is sure that the censor board will see the film, which is inspired from the works of controversial writer Saadat Hasan Manto, for what it is and hopefully value artistic expression.

It's so easy to offend people today, says Anuradha Menon

She was a rage as Lola Kutty, and is now active as a stand-up comedian and theatre artiste. Anuradha Menon, whose brand of humour is more about poking jokes at her own personal life, says in present times, it is very easy to offend people as many just look for ways to attack the other.

13th META Festival ends with awards night

The 13th edition of META Festival came to an end as the best of the year from Indian theatre were awarded across 14 categories here last evening. For the first time in the history of Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards, two plays, 'Nona' and 'Item', jointly bagged the award for Best Play. Leading the awards tally, Malayalam play 'Nona' also bagged a total of four awards including Best Director (Jino Joseph), Best Stage Design (Jino Joseph) and Best Light Design (Sajas Rahman and Abid PT). Joseph had earlier won the META 2015 for Best Director, Best Production and Best Original Script with his play 'Matthi'. Along with the Best Play award, Hindi play 'Item' by Kshitish Date of Natak Company also won the Best Actor in Lead Role (Male) award for Sainath Ganuwad's brilliant and entertaining portrayal of L. Rakesh, the on-stage narrator of the play. Manipur production 'Hojang Taret' by The Umbilical Theatre walked away with three awards including Best Sound Design for H. Anilkumar, Best .

There is less space for humour or for reality: Saurabh Shukla

He is one of the most formidable performers in Bollywood but it was "Satya" which established his reputation as a great actor and also as a writer. The actor, who co-wrote Ram Gopal Varma's cult gangster drama with Anurag Kashyap, has fond memories of the 1998 film and considers it among his favourite films. Ram Gopal Varma was the only director at that time who was making experimental films and many talented people wanted to be a part of that process, including Shukla. "I was dying to act in a Ram Gopal Varma film at that time. When he said, I also had to write, I couldn't say no. I am glad I wrote that film as it made me learn so much. It established me as a writer. Writing is a tough process and it is not even paid well," Shukla told PTI in an interview. "Ramu had been working on 'Satya' for a quite sometime. He had worked with Anurag for a year or so on it. But when he decided to make the film, he wanted another writer to come in. He had the whole world ready for that film, he had

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Shekher apologises; says post on media forwarded by mistake

With his shared Facebook post against the media and women scribes drawing the ire of journalists, actor-turned-BJP politician S Ve Shekher today tendered an apology, saying he had forwarded a friend's post "without reading" the content. The message was forwarded "without reading the content, by mistake... was unintentional", he said. "When it was pointed out by a friend that the content was abusive, it was removed immediately," he said in a statement. Shekher courted a controversy when he shared the derogatory post against the media, especially women journalists, drawing criticism from various quarters. The Facebook post was reportedly shared yesterday, but was found removed later. It makes insinuations against the media and women journalists in light of the "patgate" row involving Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit. The 78-year-old governor had patted on the cheek of a woman journalist earlier this week during the conclusion of a press meet in Chennai, apparently to ...

Looking forward to pair up with Aditya for first time: Sonakshi

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is a part of Dharma Productions' epic drama "Kalank", says she is super excited to work with an ensemble cast and is looking forward to team up with Aditya Roy Kapur for the first time.

After Meesha Shafi, more women say #MeToo for Ali Zafar

After Pakistani actress-model-singer accused actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment -- a claim he has denied -- more women have come forward with similar allegations.

Backstreet Boy AJ McLean wants to 'disrupt' country music

Singer AJ McLean, who has been long associated with the pop vocal group the Backstreet Boys, has opened up about a solo project and said he wants to disrupt country music.

Gujarati film 'Rammat-Gammat' to premiere at German fest

Drishyam Films' first Gujarati language short film "Rammat-Gammat" will make its world premiere at the 64th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen in Germany next month.

Have a daughter for true empowerment: Kajol

Actress Kajol, mother to 15-year-old girl Nysa, says one needs to have a daughter to know what true empowerment is.

Meghan Markle will be a princess for the people: Priyanka Chopra

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, a close friend to Meghan Markle, who will become a member of the British royal family after her wedding to Prince Harry next month, is confident the compassionate and free-spirited woman will be a "princess for the people".