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Working with Chris Martin was surreal: Dua Lipa

Singer Dua Lipa says she found it surreal to be in the recording studio with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Omung Kumar proud of Mary Kom's CWG title win

Director Omung Kumar, who helmed a Bollywood biopic on star Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom, is proud of her gold medal win in the women's 48 kg category at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast.

Every medium is an opportunity to grow: Sujoy Ghosh

National Award winning filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who is exploring different mediums -- big screen, television and short films -- says he enjoys the process of working in multiple platforms as he feels it helps in his creative growth.

'Wish actresses hold placard against sexual exploitation in Bollywood'

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri says it is good that many actresses are sharing photographs of themselves holding placards urging action in the Kathua rape case incident. However, he wishes they also voice their concerns against sexual exploitation in the Hindi film industry.

Here's what director Joe Russo thinks of female Captain America

Actor Chris Evans has been vocal about the end of his character Captain America on the big screen. So is there scope for a woman to pick up his shield and be the star-spangled hero?

Zayn Malik claims he could be an Oscar-winning actor

Singer Zayn Malik feels he can be an Oscar-winning actor.

'Avengers: Infinity War' actress against arts funding cuts in Scotland

Actress Karen Gillan, popular for playing the blue character Nebula in Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy", says she is against the funding cuts for arts in her home country Scotland's schools.

Pre-production of Salman's 'Bharat' on in full flow

Director Ali Abbas Zafar says the pre-production of his upcoming film "Bharat", starring superstar Salman Khan, is on in full swing.

Majid Majidi catches IPL match at Eden Gardens

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi was one of the many spectators at Kolkata's Eden Gardens as he watched the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 58-year-old director was in the city to promote his latest film "Beyond the Clouds", starring Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan in the lead. Majidi was accompanied by Mohanan at the stadium. Majidi, is best known for world cinema classics like "The Song of Sparrows", "Baran", "The Color of Paradise" and "Children of Heaven". SRH won the match after managing to restrict KKR at 138 and chased the target with 5 wickets to spare. "Beyond the Clouds" will release worldwide on April 20.

Unlike others, my career has progressed with time: Divya Dutta

Her film career began with a string of multi-starrers before she found her foothold in stronger roles and calling her journey "unconventional", Divya Dutta says, unlike the norm of film industry, she has only improved with time. Divya, who recently received a National Award in the best supporting actress category for "Irada", said right from the start of her career, she followed three Ps formula - passion, perseverance and patience. In an interview with PTI, the actor said, "You do need to be passionate about what you are doing, persevere all the time and have the patience that its probably not going to happen tomorrow. It might take a few years because it is an unpredictable industry." "For me, it has been the most unconventional (experience in my) career. People get their best when they begin and then they keep fading out. For me, it has been the other way around. I think I am getting my best now," she added. Divya started her career in 1994 with "Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna" ..

I am good at keeping secrets: Benedict Cumberbatch

He is one of the few stars who knows how the story of "Avengers: Infinity War" unfolds, but do not expect any spoilers from Benedict Cumberbatch as he says he is good at "keeping secrets". The 41-year-old actor, who plays Doctor Strange in the much-awaited movie, said it was not a curious fan in him, but an old-school performer that demanded the script from Marvel. "I am kind of old-school in terms of filmmaking. I don't know how I managed to get the complete script. I am good at keeping secrets. As a fan, I didn't want to know what was going on, but as a character I had to understand the bracket in which I had to be operating. I had more reasons, other than curiosity," Cumberbatch said in a group interview here. Marvel has been very guarded throughout the production of "Infinity War". So much so that directors Joe and Anthony Russo kept the full script out of the stars' hands; only providing them with their scenes. At the beginning of the worldwide promotional campaign of the film, ..

Cumberbatch finds it 'strange' to quit acting for charity

Benedict Cumberbatch has raised money for cancer charity, highlighted the plight of Syrian refugees and helped children in need. But the Oscar-nominated actor says it would be strange to give up acting for charity work.

Bon Jovi reunites for performance

Popular band Bon Jovi reunited and delivered a power-packed selection of hits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland.

Fresh portrayal of women in 'Daas Dev' attracted me: Richa

Actress Richa Chadha, who plays Paro in veteran filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's directorial "Daas Dev", says it was the film's fresh portrayal of women that made her take up the movie.

Southern film industry is changing, says Actress Regina

South Indian actress Regina Cassandra has said the Indian film industry was going through a 'massive' change, especially the southern industry. "I am glad to be in the industry right now, be it Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindior whatever. The film industry is going through a massive change, especially the southern industry," she told PTI in a recent interview here. To a query, Regina said actresses of today must take up the challenge of doing a risky role, otherwise they would be left behind. Showering lavish praise on Telugu actor Ram Charan for his performance in the film 'Rangasthalam,' in which he plays a small-time mechanic with hearing impairment, she said, "I am happy that Charan has gone ahead and played the role without any fear." "I always wish to do such roles, like I did in 'Maanagram' and 'Awe'.

Used to get anxious about failure: Sunil Grover

Actor-comedian Sunil Grover, who became a household name as "Gutthi" on "Comedy Nights with Kapil", says he is glad to have overcome the pessimistic phase in his career when he used to worry about the prospects of his TV shows. Grover is back on the small screen after a gap of more than a year with a cricket-comedy show called "Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Live", which airs alongside the Indian Premiere League (IPL). Earlier in 2014, after his feud with colleague Kapil Sharma on "Comedy Nights...", Grover had started his own comedy show "Mad In India", which eventually failed to attain popularity. He reunited with Kapil for his new offering, "The Kapil Sharma Show" as Dr Mashoor Gulati. Post his mid-air tussle last year with Kapil, the actor says he is returning with renewed energy, leaving behind his long struggle with all sorts of the anxieties. "I used to have the pressure of making my next show better than the previous one. I don't know how to make hit or flop shows, I don't know its ...

Kapil Dev admires Big B's discipline, dedication

India's first World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev says he admires megastar Amitabh Bachchan's discipline, dedication and passion towards his profession.

Beyonce becomes 1st woman of colour to headline Coachella

Beyonce made history on Saturday night as she took the stage for her long-anticipated performance at the annual music festival Coachella.Her show-stopping performance marks the first time that a black woman has headlined the festival, reports CNN"Coachella, thank you for allowing me to be the first black woman to headline," said the 36-year-old.The attendees at Coachella also saw a Destiny's Child reunion as the 'Lemonade' singer bought out Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to sing several of their hits, including 'Say My Name.'Queen Bey, who was scheduled to perform last year, had to cancel her gig as she was pregnant with her twins at that time.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honours songs for first time

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted songs for the time to its league at the 33rd annual induction ceremony. The ceremony, which earlier used to recognise only the artistes, featured a new category, titled 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Singles' and it was introduced by musician Steven Van Zandt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We all know the history of music can be changed with just one song, one record. In three minutes we suddenly enter a new direction, a movement, a style, an experience. That a three-minute song can result in a personal revelation, an epiphany that changes our lives," Zandth said. Zandt added that the category is "a recognition of the excellence of the singles that shaped rock 'n' roll, kind of a rock 'n' roll jukebox, records by artists not in the Rock Hall, which is not to say these artistes will never be in the Rock Hall. They just are not in the Rock Hall at the moment." Steppenwolf's "Born to Be Wild" and "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen were the ...

This is very special year for me: Divya Dutta

After sustaining a career of over two decades in the Hindi film industry, actress Divya Dutta feels encouraged for more with her National Award win. With nearly 10 films in the pipeline, she is counting her blessings and says it's a very special year for her as an artiste.