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Aditi Rao Hydari to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 'Bhoomi'
Aditi Rao Hydari added another trophy to her achievements as she will receive Dada Saheb Phalke excellence award 2018 for the Best Leading Lady (Critics Award) for her memorable performance in 'Bhoomi'.Sure-footed, Aditi has been garnering huge about of praises for her effective portrayal in 'Bhoomi' by the critics and the audiences.The award ceremony is scheduled on April 21, 2018, at St. Andrews Auditorium in Mumbai. It will be attended by producers, directors, distributors and exhibitors among others from the film fraternity.The film also starred Sanjay Dutt and was about the protective father who saved his daughter from all the evils that surrounded her.
Orson Welles' daughter appeals to Netflix to screen father's last film at Cannes
Orson Welles' daughter has appealed Netflix to reconsider its decision of pulling out of the Cannes Film Festival as it will result in her father's last film "The Other Side of the Wind" missing its much-anticipated screening at the French festival. Netflix decided to pull out of the festival as new rules require that all films vying for the top spot need a theatrical release in France, something that affects its business model of releasing films on its streaming platform first. Welles daughter has appealed Netflix's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, to reconsider their decision. Netflix financed the completion of the film. "I was very upset and troubled to read in the trade papers about the conflict with the Cannes Film Festival. I have to speak out for my father," Beatrice said in an e-mail sent to Sarandos, portions of which were published by Vanity Fair. "I saw how the big production companies destroyed his life, his work, and in so doing a little bit of the man I loved so ...
Alia looks promising as daughter, wife, spy in new Raazi poster
Meghna Gulzar's directorial venture 'Raazi' has already knock the socks off as the movie is the fusion of love, hatred and suspense.Taking to her Twitter handle, Alia Bhatt unmasked a new 'Raazi' poster and wrote, "An incredible TRUE STORY! #Raazi11thMay."The poster showed the actress as a strong and fierce woman along with the other characters of the film including Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajit Kapur and Shishir Sharma.Producer Karan Johar also tweeted, "An incredible TRUE STORY! #raazi releasing on the 11th of May! @aliaa08 @vickykaushal09 @meghnagulzar @DharmaMovies @JungleePictures @apoorvamehta18."The spy-romantic flick is based on the 'Calling Sehmat', a best-selling book by Harinder Sikka. The film is set to hit theatres on May 1.
31 objectionable videos went viral in 3 months: Odisha CM
At least 31 "objectionable videos" have been made viral on social media in Odisha in the past three months, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told the Assembly today. Patnaik, while replying a written question of Congress MLA Bhujabal Majhi, said 124 cybercrime cases have been registered in different police stations of the state during this period and 19 people have been arrested in connection with these cases so far. The Odisha Police has recently issued an advisory to generate awareness on the safe use of Internet among people, especially the youths. An obscene video clip featuring a reality television show winner went viral on social media earlier this month. The incidents sent shockwaves across the state, but the police said no complaint has been lodged in the matter by the woman or her family members.
No ban on screening of 'Nanak Shah Fakir': SC
In a relief to the producers of Punjabi movie, 'Nanak Shah Fakir', the Supreme Court on Monday said that its earlier interim order allowing the movie's release would continue till further hearing of the case.A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra and comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, fixed the matter for further hearing to May 8.The court also issued a notice to the filmmaker on the plea of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) seeking to set aside the court's earlier order for the release of the movie.The Supreme Court had on April 10 allowed for the country-wide screening of Punjabi film on its scheduled release date, April 13, and criticised SGPC for attempting to stall the same.SGPC, a statutory religious body, had submitted before the court that it had a genuine religious grievance against anybody playing the role of a Sikh Guru or anybody in the film.The Apex Court had passed the order after hearing
Honoured to screen 'Adhure Poore Se Hum' in Cannes: Mrigank Dubey
Filmmaker Mrigank Dubey says he feels honoured that his short film "Adhure Poore Se Hum" will be screened at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival next month.
Tillotama Shome's film 'Sir' selected for Cannes Critics' Week
Indian scriptwriter-director Rohena Gera's "Sir", a love story set against the backdrop of a class divide and starring actor Tillotama Shome in the lead, has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival's the Critics' Week sidebar. The movie is among the seven films selected for the feature competition category of the sidebar, which opens with Paul Dano's feature directorial debut "Wildlife" and closes with Alex Lutz's "Guy". Both of these films are out of the competition categories and are billed as Special Screenings Features. Among the seven films competing are five from first-time directors. The other two are second effort. Gera's film was first announced at Goa's Film Bazaar in 2016 and revolves around the relationship with a middleclass man and his maid, reported Screen Daily. The film is in the race to win the Grand Prix nespresso award in the sidebar, whose jury is headed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier.
Naseeruddin's 'Hope Aur Hum' a family entertainer: Director
Naseeruddin Shah-starrer "Hope Aur Hum" is a family entertainer with a simple story, says its director Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
Italian filmmaker Vittorio Taviani dies at 88
Illustrious Italian director Vittorio Taviani has died. He was 88. One half of the duo Taviani brothers (with Paolo), Vittorio passed away after a long illness, his daughter said, BBC reported. The filmmaker would be cremated in a private ceremony. The director duo became household names in Italy in the 1960s. The older of the two brothers, Vittorio, was a law student at the University of Pisa, but dropped out after he became inclined towards cinema. Before directing "A Man for Burning", their first feature in 1962 with Valentino Orsini, the Taviani brothers also wrote and directed short films. The duo also served as screenwriters. Always working in partnership, the brothers took turns to direct alternate scenes in their films, with the other watching. Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni had given a portmanteau "Paolovittorio" to them. They produced their final film together - "Rainbow: A Private Affair" last year. In 1977, their movie "Padre Padrone" won the Palme D'Or in ...
India "best choice" to shoot outside Iran: Majid Majidi
Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi says India was the "best choice" to shoot outside his country, as the two nations share a lot of cultural similarities. Majidi, who was recently in the city for the promotion of his first Hindi film 'Beyond the Clouds', said it is difficult for a filmmaker to go out of his own country, unless there is cultural connection. "We have a place in Iran called Baloch. It's very close to Indian culture ? the clothes they wear, the language they speak. I shot my first film (Baduk 1992) there," he said. Majidi added that Baloch also feels much like India in terms of the customs and rituals. "All these factors made me think that if I were to make a film out of Iran, India would be the best choice," he said. 'Beyond the Clouds', set to hit the screens on April 20, was shot in in Mumbai and centres around a brother-sister relationship. The film, which has original score by A R Rahman, stars Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan in the lead.
Tusshar Kapoor plans day according to Laksshya's time table
Actor Tusshar Kapoor says his day is planned according to his son Laksshya, who will turn 2 in two months.
Ian McKellen wants his memorial service to be held in a theatre
Veteran actor-stage star Ian McKellen has said he has everything planned when it comes to his funeral and wants his memorial service to be held in a theatre in a "celebratory way". The 78-year-old actor said he thinks about death "every day" and even spent a whole evening making a "wish list" for the final service to acknowledge his life journey, The Times reported. According to upcoming documentary, "McKellen: Playing The Part", McKellen said he did not want religion involved in his funeral. "And I would like the memorial to take place in a celebratory way - in a theatre. Free admission. And I'd want a lot of beautiful people. And when I finished this I thought, 'Ooh, I'd love to go to that funeral.' So I hope I might arrange a dress rehearsal before I go," the "Lord of The Rings" star said. "As I see other people getting decrepit and unable to work, I think, well, that may well happen to me... But in the meantime why deny myself the pleasure of rehearsing a play?" he added.
John Cena, Nikki Bella call off engagement just weeks before wedding
Wrestler-actor John Cena and fiancee Nikki Bella have called off their engagement just weeks before their wedding. The couple, who have been together for six years, requested for privacy following the cancelation of their wedding, reported People magazine. "While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another," Bella tweeted. "We ask that you respect our privacy during this time in our lives." Cena and Bella, both professiona wrestlers, got engaged in April last year and their wedding was scheduled for May 5.
Ranbir, Deepika will walk the ramp for Mijwan: Manish Malhotra
Designer Manish Malhotra is glad that actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are now in good health to walk for his show that will celebrate the seventh edition of his label in association with the Mijwan Welfare Society.
It is frustrating to not get good scripts: Patralekhaa
Actor Patralekhaa says she wants to be known as a good actor but in her four-year-old Bollywood career, her biggest struggle has been to get good scripts. Patralekhaa made her acting debut in Hansal Mehta's "CityLights" in 2014, which received critical acclaim, and two years later the actor starred in Vikram Bhatt's forgettable erotic-thriller- "Love Games". She is back on the big screen with Abhay Deol-starrer "Nanu Ki Jaanu". "It's very difficult to get good scripts. The scripts that come to me are not great. So to get a good script from the 10-15 that are offered is a blessing. I want to be a good actress, I want to be among the best in the country and I believe I have the capabilities to be the same," Patralekha told PTI in an interview. "What's stopping me is that there are no good projects coming my way. That makes me angry," she added The actor says what's even worse is that she does not even know why she is not offered meaty parts. "People wouldn't even tell me, honestly. ...
Satish Kaushik apologises to Boney Kapoor over 'Roop Ki Rani...' failure
Twenty-five years after the debacle of "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja", actor-director Satish Kaushik has apologised to producer Boney Kapoor for the film which was a dud at the box office. Featuring Boney's wife Sridevi and brother Anil in the lead, the movie was Satish's debut as a director. He also paid homage to the National Award-winning actor, who passed away in February. As the film completes 25 years today, the veteran actor took to Twitter to say sorry to the producer who went bankrupt after the movie's release. "Yes 25 yrs ago it was a disaster at BO but it was my first child and will remain close to heart. Remembering madam #SrideviLivesForever and my sorry to @BoneyKapoor who gave me a break but was broke after the film. Celebrating #25yearsof RKRCKR @AnilKapoor @Javedakhtarjadu @AnupamPKher," Satish wrote. He also shared the poster of the film, which also starred Anupam Kher and Jackie Shroff. When a user commented that "Roop Ki Rani..." was a bad film, Satish wrote back, ..
October shines at box office
After cumulating praises from the critics and the film fraternity, the unconventional 'October', starring Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu, has received a thumbs up from the audience, raking a total of Rs. 20.25 crores in three days.Shoojit Sircar's 'October' started slow but gradually gathered steam with good word of mouth.As quoted by Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic, the movie witnessed ample growth after it saw a slow start on Friday.The film revolves around Dhawan, who is on a quest to find Sandhu, a girl who was in love with him during college days.The flick hit the theatres on April 13.
Over 70 films, documentaries on diverse themes to be showcased at NYIFF
Over 70 films and documentaries focusing on diverse themes of women's issues, gay rights, terrorism and youth will be showcased at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) here next month, connecting artists and filmmakers from the Indian subcontinent to American audiences. The 18th annual NYIFF, which will run from May 7 to 12, will showcase 78 films, documentaries and shorts in 11 languages - English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Bengali and Assamese. The films will "focus on the themes of women's issues, lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), terrorism and children and teenagers grappling with realities of life," Aroon Shivdasani, Executive and Artistic Director of the not-for-profit arts organisation Indo-American Arts Council, which organises the film festival, told PTI in an interview here. Aseem Chhabra, NYIFF Director and author of veteran actor Shashi Kapoor's biography "Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star", said the ...
'Rising Star 2' gave me popularity, chance to sing in Diljit Dosanjh's 'Soorma': Hemant
Mathura-based young singer Hemant Brijwasi, who won the live singing reality show "Rising Star 2", says the programme not only helped him attain popularity but also bag the film "Soorma". Hemant was announced the winner of Color TV show last night. The show was judged by singer-actor Monali Thakur, composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. In 2009, the 20-year-old won "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs", a children's singing reality TV show and has also been a part of "India's Got Talent". "I have participated in quite a few reality shows but I did not get that much popularity till this show. 'Rising Star 2' gave me the popularity and 'Soorma', and I thank Shankar Mahadevan sir for giving me this opportunity," Hemant told PTI. "Soorma" is a biopic on hockey player Sandeep Singh and Dosanjh plays the lead role in the film, directed by Shaad Ali. Mahadevan is one of its music directors. In the live voting show, the finale was among Vishnumaya, Zaid Ali, Rohanpreet ...
Lady Gaga gets emotional as 'Just Dance' clocks 10 yrs
Lady Gaga is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her chart-topping debut single, 'Just Dance.'To mark the milestone, the 32-year-old took to social media to send love to her "little monsters"."I can't believe it's been ten years since the release of Just Dance," she tweeted."It's very emotional and I am so grateful to little monsters for sticking by me all these years. Cheers to many more, filled with love & bravery to be yourself. I love you so so much."I can't believe it's been ten years since the release of Just Dance. It's very emotional and I am so grateful to little monsters for sticking by me all these years. Cheers to many more, filled with love & bravery to be yourself. I love you so so much ?? pic.twitter.com/gV9CZZ2ZJi- Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 8, 2018'Just Dance' was the lead single from her debut studio album 'The Fame', which she penned with Akon and producer RedOne.#JustDanceTurns10A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Apr 8, 2018 at 1:12pm PDT