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Radhika Apte to star with Stana Katic, Sarah Megan Thomas in female-driven WW II drama
Actor Radhika Apte is all set to feature in an untitled female-driven World War II drama with Stana Katic and Sarah Megan Thomas. The "Padman" star will feature in the film based on real-life spies in the then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's "secret army", Deadline reported. Radhika took to Twitter to confirm the news and captioned the post as "Next project". The actor will play Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist of Indian descent who was the first female wireless operator. The movie revolves around British intelligence officer Vera Atkins, played by "Castle" alum, Katic, and the two women she sends into France as spies, Khan (Apte) and Virginia Hall (Thomas). How these women form a sisterhood while struggling with the missions entrusted with to change the course of war is the story of the movie. Lydia Dean Pilcher ("Queen of Katwe") will direct and produce the film. Thomas wrote the screenplay and is also attached as producer. Linus Roache and Rossif Sutherland also ...
Media should leave some space for celebrities: Arshi Khan
"Bigg Boss Season 11" contestant Arshi Khan feels that media should leave some space for celebrities when it comes to their personal or professional life.
My fashion has evolved over the years: Neha Dhupia
Actress Neha Dhupia, who was seen flaunting her chic and glamourous avatars in films like "Tumhari Sulu" and "Qarib Qarib Singlle", says her fashion sense has evolved over the years and she now understands what works best for her.
Oscar-winning director Milos Forman no more
Milos Forman, Oscar-Winning director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest", has died. He was 86.
Milos Forman, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' director, dies at 86
Milos Forman, the Oscar-winning director of the films "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus", has died. He was 86. The Czech-born director died in the US after a brief illness, his wife, Martina, told Czech news agency CTK, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Considered one of the pioneers of the Czechoslovak New Wave, Forman left his home country in 1968 after his films, particularly "The Fireman's Ball", got in trouble with the administration. He became a US citizen in 1977. His first American film was "Taking Off" in 1971 and he followed it up with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in 1975, which became the second film to win five Oscars -- picture, director, actor, actress and adapted screenplay. Starring Jack Nicholson, the film was an adaptation of Ken Kesey's 1962 novel of the same name. Forman's "Amadeus", a fictionalised biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, also swept the Oscars, fetching him his second best director trophy apart from registering seven other wins .
Kriti graced with Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award for 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'
Merely four-Hindi-film-old actress, Kriti Sanon has been graced with Dada Saheb Phalke Award for her performance in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'.The actress has received the honour for her memorable performance in a lead role for the sleeper hit.The 27-year-old actress received good reviews for her portrayal of 'Bitti', a young and free minded girl, from a small town, in the film, from audience and critics alike.Along with Sanon, the romantic-comedy helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari also stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao in lead role.The story is based on the French novel 'The Ingredients of Love' penned by Nicolas Barreau.
Punjabi singer shot at in Mohali
Punjabi singer Parmish Verma has been shot at by some miscreants in Mohali in the wee hours of Saturday.The singer was immediately admitted to the Fortis Hospital and is reported to be out of danger now.As per police reports, the star was shot in sector 91, Mohali by an unknown person.A case has been registered in this regard and investigation is underway.The 'Gaal Ni Kadni' singer recently released his single 'Shada' which turned out to be a hit.
Oscar-winning director Milos Forman dies at 86
Milos Forman, who won Academy Awards for two of his films - 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Amadeus' - passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday.The news was confirmed by his third wife, Martine, to a Czech News Agency. Adding to the news, Martine revealed that at his end, Forman was surrounded by his whole family and close friends.Forman made his debut in 1954 but his legendary status was cemented with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', a film about a psychiatric institution, and 'Amadeus', his biopic of composer Mozart. Both of these films won 13 Oscars.Some of his other best-known works include 'Hair', 'The People vs Larry Flint', 'Ragtime', and 'Taking Off'.
Rajpal Yadav, wife convicted in 5-crore loan case
A Delhi court on Saturday convicted Bollywood actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav, his wife Radha Yadav and a company in connection with a loan case.An argument on the court's order is likely to be heard on April 23.Rajpal and his wife allegedly failed to repay a loan of Rs 5 crore which the actor had taken from a Delhi-based businessman for his directorial debut in 2010.Earlier in 2013, Yadav was sent to Tihar Jail from December 3 to December 6 for submitting a false affidavit in the case.
Malavika Mohanan pushed herself for 'Beyond The Clouds'
Malavika Mohanan, who will be making her film debut with Majid Majidi's maiden India-set project "Beyond The Clouds", says she pushed her boundaries to stay true to the Iranian filmmaker's vision.
I made no effort to win it: Riddhi Sen on National Award
The biggest surprise that the 85th National awards has thrown forward is to honour the 19-year old Bangla actor Riddhi Sen for his performance as a transgender in Kaushik Gangulys "Nagarkirtan".
Streaming services 'devastating' for film directors: Helen Mirren
Veteran actor Helen Mirren believes streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, are "devastating" for film directors and audiences. The "Queen" actor said watching a film in a cinema hall is considered a "communal" experience and feels the expansion of the digital platform poses danger to the theatres. "It's devastating for people like my husband, film directors, because they want their movies to be watched in a cinema with a group of people," Mirren told Total Film magazine. "An audience, a movie, and you're all in it together. You're frightened, you laugh, you cry all together. So it's a communal thing. And that's beginning to disappear," she added. The 72 year-old actor is married to Taylor Hackford, best known for 2004 biopic "Ray". The Oscar-winner's comments came after the feud between Netflix and the Cannes Film Festival organisers. The 12-day festival, which starts from May 8, has made it mandatory for films to be released in French theatres in order for them to ...
David Dhawan wants to do serious film with Rajkummar Rao, reveals Varun
Actor Varun Dhawan has revealed that his father, filmmaker David Dhawan is keen to shift gears and make a serious film, not with him, but with Rajkummar Rao. Varun says his father has been planning to make the film for a long time with the "Newton" star as he is "one of his favourite actors" from the current crop. "Dad has been talking about a serious film from a very long time, (but) not with me. He wants to make a film with Rajkummar Rao because he is one of his favourite actors right now. Raj and he have spoken (about it) many times. He has been talking about it a lot and I tell him 'Do it now!'" Varun said in a media interaction. He said David did not compare the actor's work with his peers, but with senior actors the director worked with in the 1990s, such as Govinda, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. "With me unfortunately, it's not about my peers, he (David) talks about the people he has worked with. He would say, 'Govinda would have done this scene like that. Salman used to do it ..
Adil Hussain hails Shekhar Kapur for understanding cinema
Critically acclaimed actor Adil Hussain has hailed internationally acclaimed filmmaker and the chairperson of the jury of the 65th National Film Awards Shekhar Kapur for his understanding of cinema.
Radhika Apte, Stana Katic to star in female-driven World War-II drama
Indian actress Radhika Apte will join "Castle" star Stana Katic and "Equity" actress Sarah Megan Thomas in an untitled female-driven World War II spy drama where she features as Noor Inayat Khan.
Jacqueline Bisset to star in 'Honey in the Head'
Veteran actor Jacqueline Bisset has come aboard the cast of the film "Honey in the Head". The 73-year-old actor joins Nick Nolte, Matt Dillon and Emily Mortimer in the film, which will be directed by Til Schweiger. She will play the mother of Mortimer's character, reported Variety. The film is the English-language remake of the German drama "Honig Im Kopf", which was also directed by Schweiger. The story follows the son of a retired veteran suffering from Alzheimer's disease who convinces his widowed father to move in with him. The production on the project is expected to start in May and it will be filmed in Germany, Italy, and the UK. Bisset will be next seen in the drama "Backstabbing for Beginners" opposite Ben Kingsley and Theo James.
Gabriel Luna, Diego Boneta, Natalia Reyes join new 'Terminator' film
Actors Gabriel Luna, Diego Boneta and Natalia Reyes have joined the cast of the new "Terminator" film. Franchise veterans, Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, are reprising their roles in the new film which, according to James Cameron, will be a direct sequel to his "Terminator 2: Judgment Day". According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reyes will play the role of Dani, a young woman from a working class neighborhood in Mexico City who finds herself in the battle between humans and machines. The Colombian actor is best known for Sony's Latin American series "Lady, La Vendedora de Rosas" and Netflix original film "Pickpockets". Luna will play a Terminator robot while Boneta will play Dani's brother. Actor Mackenzie Davis, who was also cast recently, will be playing a soldier-assassin from the future. The film will be directed by "Deadpool" helmer Tim Miller from the story crafted by Cameron. Cameron will produce the project along with David Ellison.
People express anger differently, I do it with gaalis: Kapil Sharma (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
Do yourself a favour. Don't make the mistake of writing off Kapil Sharma, although the entertainer who brought so much cheer into our lives has nothing to smile about at this point of time.
Racism is much more alive today, says Charlize Theron
Actor Charlize Theron has said she considers moving out of the US as she fears for the lives of her two black children in the racially-charged environment in the country. In an interview with Elle magazine, the "Atomic Blonde" actor, who was born and raised in South Africa during the apartheid, talked about the prevalent social climate and raising two black children in the US. The actor said she would not consider taking up jobs in certain areas of the country over fears for her family and how they would be treated. "Racism is much more alive and well than people thought. We can't deny it anymore. We have to be vocal. There are places in this country where, if I got a job, I wouldn't take it. I wouldn't travel with my kids to some parts of America, and that's really problematic," Theron said. "There are a lot of times when I look at my kids and I'm like, If this continues, I might have to (leave America). Because the last thing I want is for my children to feel unsafe. The actor is a .
The king of all TV reality shows in India, 'YES I AM' has arrived in style
India has got serious talent. You will see the unleashing of this talent on the most diverse TV Reality show, 'Yes I Am'.Conceptualized by Divaz Media, this multi-talent show provides wholesale entertainment and opportunities for displaying a diverse range of talent that includes singing, dancing, acting, modeling, and stand-up comedy, etc. One has to appreciate the efforts put in by Divaz Media and its Founder and CEO, Aakash Jugraj famous for his other ventures like Sharanam Foundation, My Travel Story, and Shivaksh.Talent and opportunities are two sides of the same coin. Seldom do they come face-to-face. But, once they do, there is no stopping at all. Divaz Media & Films Pvt Ltd conceptualized and designed the idea of providing maximum opportunities for India's talent to flower through the King of all TV Reality shows, 'Yes I Am'.'Yes I Am' is a unique talent show that does not have any age group or criteria. The only qualification is that the participant should have some ...