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Big B reacts to 'disgusting' Kathua rape case
Expressing his disgust at the gruesome Kathua rape case, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has said he feels terrible to even talk about it.Present at the song launch of his upcoming film '102 Not Out', Big B was asked about his views on rapes in the country as an ambassador for 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao'."Even discussing this issue feels disgusting, don't bring up this issue. It is terrible to even talk about it," said the 75-year-old.On January 17, an eight-year-old girl was allegedly abducted, drugged, raped, tortured and killed Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.Earlier, joining the growing outrage, celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chadha and many others posted messages on their social media demanding justice for the victim.
Rishi feels proud to work with Big B for 44 years
Veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan will reunite on the big screen after 27 years, but the former doesn't "feel the gap".
Madhya Pradesh wins Most Film Friendly Award
Madhya Pradesh has bagged the Most Film Friendly Award given by the central government for its efforts to ease filming in the state by creating a well-structured website, film friendly infrastructure and more.
Idris Elba to star in Netflix comedy series 'Turn Up Charlie'
Idris Elba will be starring in the Netflix comedy series "Turn Up Charlie". The streaming giant has given a eight-episode order for the first season of the show, which Elba co-created with TV producer Gary Reich, reported Variety. The story follows Charlie (Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a manny to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter. Apart from acting, Elba is also an accomplished DJ and has performed at festivals such as Snowbombing, Glastonbury, Creamfields, and Elrow London. Production is expected to begin in May and shooting will take place in the UK. Laura Neal, Femi Oyeniran, and Victoria Asare-Archer have penned the script of the series, with Tristram Shapeero and Matt Lipsey directing it. It will be executive produced by Elba, Reich and Shapeero and co-executive produced by Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito. This marks the second series from "Thor: Ragnorok" star, who had earlier created .
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy most trustworthy, says late icon's grandson
Chandrashekhar Pusalkar, grandson of the 'father of Indian cinema Dadasaheb Phalke, is upset with the multiple award ceremonies instituted in the name of the late icon. He says the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy is the body which has been paying tribute to his grandfather since the last 18 years consistently.
'SNL' to wrap 43rd season with Amy Schumer and Tina Fey as hosts
Actors-comics Amy Schumer and Tina Fey are all set to host the final two episodes of the 43rd season of "Saturday Night Live". The current installment of the late-night live television variety show ends on May 19, which will be presented by frequent collaborator Fey and will have Nicki Minaj as musical guest. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schumer will host the penultimate episode on May 12, which will feature Kacey Musgraves as the musical guest. This will be "I Feel Pretty" actor's second "SNL" hosting stint. As previously announced, Donald Glover will pull a double act in his "SNL" debut as both host and musical guest on the May 5 episode.
Rimple-Harpreet look forward to designing for Bollywood
After working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's blockbuster "Padmaavat", designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula say they want to work more in Bollywood, but at present their focus is on their brand.
Lily Collins to star in 'Titan'
"Okja" star Lily Collins has been cast in the survival thriller "Titan". The 29-year-old actor will play the role of a young musician in the film, which will be directed by Austin Bunn, reported Variety. The story follows a strong-willed young musician on a quest to understand the life of her environmental activist older sister, who was killed years before in a tragic fall. Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa are producing for Killer Films. It will be executive produced by XYZ Films which will introduce the film during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Last year, Collins starred in Netflix's eating disorder drama "To the Bone" and is currently shooting for the thriller "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", co-starring Zac Efron.
Kevin Costner to lend his voice for 'The Art of Racing in the Rain'
Veteran star Kevin Costner is in negotiations to lend his voice to a dog's character in the film "The Art of Racing in the Rain". The film is an adaptation of Garth Stein's best-selling novel of the same and is told through the perspective of a family dog, who looks back on his life and the lessons he has learned from his professional race car-driver owner named Denny. If finalised, Costner, 63, will voice Enzo, the family dog, and will join "This is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia, who will be playing Denny, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie will be directed by "Goodbye Christopher Robin" helmer Simon Curtin. Costner is best known for films such as "The Bodyguard", "Hidden Figures", "Field of Dreams", "Waterworld" and "Dances with Wolves", which fetched the Oscar for Best Director. He will be next seen in the series "Yellowstone" and also in Netflix crime drama "The Highwaymen", co-starring Woody Harrelson and Kathy Bates.
Dubai International Film Festival 2018 officially cancelled
The organisers of the Dubai International Film Festival have officially called off this year's film extravaganza, announcing from now on the event will take place every two years, starting 2019. The news comes in after a week of rumours regarding the future of the DIFF and the organisers said they plan to adopt "a new strategy to support the growth and evolution of the film and content industries". According to a press release on DIFF's official website, the decision to hold the festival biennially from next year is a "strategic shift" to respond to the evolving creative landscape in the region. "The strategic shift aims to embrace the significant changes taking place in the region's creative and entertainment landscape. The new strategy also seeks to leverage the emergence of exciting new talent and innovative new technologies that are rapidly transforming the content landscape in the region. "The Festival will occur every two years with the 15th edition, which will reflect DIFF's ..
Lauryn Hill announces 'Miseducation' 20th anniversary tour
Sinegr Lauryn Hill is going on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her multiple-Grammy-winning debut solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'. The 42-year-old singer will embark on a trek of North America from July 5 in Virginia and end in October 5 in St Louis. It will be followed by international dates to follow, Variety reported. Hill said she wanted to share the record with world again, which is "an intimate piece" of her "young existence" with her community that needs both love and encouragement in today's times. "This album chronicled an intimate piece of my young existence. It was the summation of most, if not all, of my most hopeful and positive emotions experienced to that date. I loved and believed deeply in my community's ability to both love and heal itself provided it received the right amount of support and encouragement. "Our world today, both complex and changing, is in need of the balance between moral fortitude and cathartic expression. I hope the love and .
F. Gary Gray to develop 'M.A.S.K' film for Paramount
F Gary Gray has set up his next directorial project in "M.A.S.K" from Paramount. The 48-year-old director, who is best known for films such as "The Fate of the Furious" and "Straight Outta Compton", will be teaming up with Hasbro to develop the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. M.A.S.K stands for Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, a task force led by Matt Trakker whose goal is to take out the criminal organization V.E.N.O.M. Gray will also produce the film along with Hasbro. He is also tackling the "Men in Black" reboot for Sony Pictures that will star Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson.
Edgar Ramirez to star in 'Jungle Cruise' alongside Dwayne Johnson
Edgar Ramirez has been cast opposite Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in Disney's "Jungle Cruise". The "Bright" star will be playing a villain with a conquistador (soldiers and explorers of the Spanish Empire) background in the film, which will also star comedian Jack Whitehall, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film, a feature adaptation of Disney's theme park ride, follows a boat captain who takes his sister and her brother on a mission to find a tree believed to possess healing powers. Wild animals and a competing German expedition figure into the proceedings. Johnson, who was recently seen in "Rampage", will portray the role of the boat captain, while Blunt and Whitehall will the play the sister and the brother. The project also serves as a reunion for Ramirez and Blunt, who earlier worked together on the 2016 thriller "The Girl On the Train". Jaume Collet-Serra, best known for helming "The Shallows", will direct the project with a from "Logan" scribe Michael Green. Beau ...
BBC orders docu on former UK PM Margaret Thatcher
The BBC has ordered a documentary on former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, titled "Thatcher". The docu series, based on the life of the "Iron Lady", will be five-hours long in duration, Variety reported. The show comes almost four decades after Thatcher came to power. She served as UK PM from 1979 to 1990 and passed away in 2013. "Thatcher" will explore the legacy of the Conservative politician often voted as both Britain's best and worst post-war leader. Distributed in five chapters of one hour each, the film will air on BBC Two in the UK and the Studios plan on selling it internationally. The BBC promises "a front-row seat as Thatcher rides the tumultuous tides of public support through three election victories, as the nation yo-yos and divides itself between soaring adulation and violent unrest." The series will tell the story of how a young girl from a modest English market town, who trained as a chemist, went on to become a world leader. Aysha Rafaele, creative ...
Classical music became popular because of 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 ...
'Homeland' all set to end with Season 8
'Homeland's lead star Claire Danes has confirmed that the series is wrapping up after its upcoming eighth season.The actress, who plays the role of Carrie Mathison, a Central Intelligence Agency officer with bipolar disorder in the show, confirmed the news during an interview with Howard Stern on his Sirius XM show."Yeah, that's it," Danes said.According to Deadline, the Emmy award winning actor said she is "conflicted" about the series coming to an end, but she's ready."She's a lot, this Carrie-freakin' Mathison character." Noting that Carrie "is under constant duress," Danes told Stern "It's a workout," so "I'll be ready for a reprieve from that.
Claire Danes expecting second child with Hugh Dancy
"Homeland" star Claire Danes and her husband actor Hugh Dancy are pregnant with their second child. The 39-year-old actor broke the news when she appeared on "The Howard Stern Show", according to The Hollywood Reporter. Danes, who already shares five-year-old son Cyrus with Dancy, said she was "seriously preggo". "I'm pregnant. I'm deep into my second trimester," she confessed on the radio. When Stern said she looked "so thin", Danes responded, "I'm seated." It was her official announcement. When asked about the gender of their second child, the actor said, "I'm going to keep that to myself." She also confirmed that "Homeland" is all set to end after season eight.
Shaniwar Wada to be recreated for 'Panipat'
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, whose movies are known to have detailed sets, is getting the Shaniwar Wada fort -- the seat of the Peshwa empire -- recreated for his upcoming period film "Panipat".
Cumberbatch's message for youth on women
British star Benedict Cumberbatch has shared some powerful words for boys dating girls -- "respect, just respect".
It's terrible to even talk about it: Bachchan on Kathua
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is the latest celebrity from Bollywood to condemn the Kathua rape incident, saying he feels "disgusted" by it. When asked about his reaction, the 75-year-old star, who has been the face of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign, said it was painful to even talk about it. "Mujhe uss vishay par charcha karne mein ghin aati hai. So uss vishay ko uchhalo mat. It's terrible to even talk about it. "(I feel disgusted even talking about it. So, don't rake up this issue. It is terrible to even talk about it," Bachchan told reporters. The actor was speaking at the song launch of his upcoming film "102 Not Out", in which he stars along with Rishi Kapoor. Several Bollywood celebrities have reacted angrily over the incidents and have demanded justice for the victims of the Kathua, Unnao and Surat rape cases that have generated a massive outrage against the perpetrators. In Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, an eight-year-old child from a minority nomadic community was ...