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These are unconditional relationships in my life: Tabu on her bond with Salman, Ajay
In her over three-decade-long career in movies Tabu has not only built a stellar filmography but also found "unconditional" friendships with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn. The 47-year-old critically-acclaimed actor says from just being co-stars Salman and Ajay have become family, who she believes will never let her "fall". "These are the unconditional relationships I have in my life. These are a part of my life as the majority of the life has been entwined and intertwined with my work. These are the people I've met through my work. These are the people I know will never let me fall in any which way. They are like family," Tabu told PTI. The actor, who first tasted success as a Bollywood heroine in 1994 with "Vijaypath" co-starring Ajay, 50, went on to appear alongside him in films like "Haqeeqat", "Thakshak", "Drishyam", "Fitoor", "Golmaal Again" and the latest "De De Pyaar De". With Salman, 53, she has worked in "Biwi No 1", "Hum Saath-Saath Hain", "Jai Ho" and upcoming "Bharat". Tabu .
Book claims Elvis Presley was a paedophile
The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley was a paedophile and had girlfriends as young as 14 while he was on tour aged 22, a book has claimed.
Micheal Keaton to star in 'Goodrich'
Veteran actor Micheal Keaton is all set to play the lead in "Goodrich", a family drama directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. The "Birdman" actor will be playing the role of Andy Goodrich, who seeks help form his adult daughter to raise his young twins after his second wife abandons him. The screenplay was also penned by Meyers-Shyer, who is also producing the project alongside Amy Pascal and Keaton. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shooting of the film is scheduled to start later this year. Meyers-Shyer is best known for her film, "Home Again" starring Reese Witherspoon as the lead. Keaton was last seen in the animated movie, "Dumbo," directed by Tim Burton.
Ayushmann Khurrana is my spirit animal: Benafsha
VJ Benafsha Soonawalla of "Bigg Boss" fame is set to make her film debut with "Chopsticks". She admires actor Ayushmann Khurrana's rise from being a VJ to a Bollywood actor and says he is her spirit animal.
My father's not here to defend himself, Riteish tells Piyush Goyal after 26/11 comment
His father never spoke to anybody to get him a role, says actor Riteish Deshmukh, denying Union minister Piyush Goyal's suggestion that the late Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh was "concerned" about getting his son a job during the 26/11 terror attack. Goyal was recently quoted as saying that the then chief minister took a film producer to the Oberoi Hotel when the terror attack was still going on and was "concerned about getting his child a film role". In a politely worded statement posted on Twitter on Monday, Riteish said it was true he visited the Taj and Oberoi Hotels but he was not there when the "shooting and bombing" was happening. "It is true that that I had accompanied my father but untrue that he was trying to get me a role in a film. He never ever spoke to a director or a producer to cast me in film and I take pride in that. "You have every right to question a CM but it is wrong to accuse someone who is not here to defend himself. A bit late, 7 years ago - He
Madonna rebuffs Israel Eurovision boycott calls
Pop star Madonna has rejected calls for her to boycott this year's Eurovision song contest in Israel, saying she will "never stop playing music to suit someone's political agenda." Madonna issued a statement on Tuesday, ahead of her expected arrival in Tel Aviv for a performance at the Eurovision event. Madonna said her "heart breaks every time I hear about the innocent lives that are lost in this region and the violence that is so often perpetuated to suit the political goals of people who benefit from this ancient conflict." She says she prays for "a new path toward peace." The Palestinian-led boycott movement against Israel has urged artists to skip this week's Eurovision in Tel Aviv. In a statement, it accused Madonna of "artwashing" and urged her to cancel.
Sam Abbas launches contest for female filmmakers
Egyptian filmmaker Sam Abbas has unveiled an international contest for female filmmakers, with the winner's short film to be included in his upcoming feature "Alias Birth", which stars Indian-American actress Poorna Jagannathan.
DJ Snake sprinkles his magic on Kishore Kumar track
Grammy-nominated producer DJ Snake has given a twist to legendary playback singer-actor Kishore Kumar's iconic number "Babu samjho ishare".
Iris Maity set to enter 'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala'
"Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji" actress Iris Maity will enter "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala" as a doctor. Her character will help in curing Sikander Singh Gill (actor Mohit Malik).
Anup Jalota to perform Bollywood's retro songs live
Singer Anup Jalota will perform live at Tarane, a retro Bollywood night, here, breaking away from his image of 'bhajan samrat'.
Benny Dayal to collaborate with UK band Clean Bandit
Singer Benny Dayal will collaborate with the British music band Clean Bandit as part of Tuborg OPEN, a music platform that will see the star producers go on a journey of musical and cultural discovery.
Singing in films always been on Dalip Tahil's mind
Veteran actor Dalip Tahil has been part of musicals and recently sang live with a band in Mumbai. He says he always wanted to sing in films, but it never materialised.
Hannah Gadsby's new comedy special 'Douglas' to premiere in 2020
Comedienne Hannah Gadsby will be returning to Netflix with a new stand up comedy special titled "Douglas". "Douglas" had its world premiere at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival last month. The Australian comic is currently touring with "Douglas" and is excited to reach out to the world audience with its Netflix premiere. "I'm so excited to announce today that Douglas will be released on Netflix in 2020, I'm really enjoying touring with the live performance, but there will be places in the world that I won't be able to visit, so it's wonderful that Netflix will bring the show to every corner of the globe," Gadsby said in a statement to Variety. The comedienne kicked-off the American tour of "Douglas" in San Franciso on April 29 and the tour is set to conclude after a four week run in Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theater, New York. The show is named after frequently Instagrammed pup, Douglas. In "Douglas", Gadsby talks about her recent autism diagnosis, which she discovered ...
Saif prefers 'kebabs' over being 'nawab'
Saif Ali Khan had a witty reply to a troll who questioned him about being a "nawab". The actor commented that he prefers "kebabs".
Shania Twain, Britt Robertson to star in 'I Still Believe'
Singer-actor Shania Twain and Britt Robertson have been roped in to star alongside KJ Apa in "I Still Believe". The Lionsgate faith-based biopic about Christian music star Jeremy Camp also features, Melissa Roxburgh and Nathan Dean Parsons, reported Variety. Twain will essay the role of Jeremy Camp's mother Terry in the film, while Robertson will play Melissa Henning, who married Jeremy in 2000. Roxburgh is set to star as Melissa Hennning's older sister and Parsons will play a rock star friend who mentors Jeremy. Jon and Andrew Erwin will direct the film, which gets into production this month. The Erwin brothers are producing the project along with Kevin Downes. Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn have penned the script.
UK talk show suspended after guest's reported suicide
All episodes of a popular British talk show have been pulled from the internet and filming has been suspended after the reported suicide of a former guest Tuesday. Broadcaster ITV pulled its most popular daytime show "The Jeremy Kyle Show" off air indefinitely following the death of 63-year-old Steve Dymond, a week after he appeared on an episode. Dymond failed a lie-detector test taken on the show to convince his fiancee he had not cheated on her, leading to the couple splitting up, The Sun newspaper reported. The show has been the focus of criticism over its confrontational style, which often pits romantic rivals against each other and has previously descended into violence. Conservative MP Charles Walker told the Daily Mail that ITV "would be best advised just to stop" the show permanently. "It's a very, very unattractive TV show and I'm surprised it's gone on so long," he added. Manchester judge Alan Berg described the show in 2007 as a "morbid and depressing display of ...
Sudeep, Salman to fight bare-chested in 'Dabangg 3' climax
Actor Kichcha Sudeep on Tuesday revealed that he and Salman Khan will be seen fighting bare-chested in the climax of Prabhudheva directed "Dabangg 3", which will release this Christmas.
'Star Trek' Jean-Luc Picard series to stream o Amazon Prime Video
The new untitled "Star Trek" Jean-Luc Picard series, starring Patrick Stewart, will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories, outside of the US and Canada. Under a multi-year agreement with CBS, each episode will be available on Amazon Prime Video within 24 hours of its US premiere. Stewart will reprise his role as the venerable Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on "Star Trek: Next Generation." The series will follow this iconic character in the next chapter of his life, a joint statement from Amazon and CBS read. "There's only one word that can begin to describe Sir Patrick Stewart as Starship Commander Jean-Luc Picard, and that's 'legendary'," said series executive producer Alex Kurtzman. "We are thrilled beyond measure to have him back in command, bringing the optimistic messages of 'Star Trek' to audiences around the world," he said. In the US, the series will be available exclusively on CBS All Access. The series ...
Aziz Ansari to bring his 'Road To Nowhere' tour to India
American actor-comedian Aziz Ansari is set to visit India with his international tour 'Road To Nowhere'. The 36-year-old "Master of None" star, who is known for his funny take on everyday situations and commentary on the society, will be performing two comedy gigs in Mumbai (May 24 and 25) and one in Delhi (May 26). Ansari is scheduled to perform at National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai, while in Delhi his comedy show will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN). Audiences can book tickets on BookmyShow.
Aladdin gave me the chance to use myself fully: Will Smith
Actor Will Smith says the Disney's live-action feature, "Aladdin", where he plays the fan-favourite character of Genie, has been the most fulfilling experience for him since his 1990s breakout sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". The 50-year-old actor said the film offered him the "great opportunity" to employ all of his skills in order to play the character. "This was the first project since 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' that has used so many of the things that I like to do. In this film I get to sing and dance and rap and perform and do comedy and drama, so it was a great opportunity to use myself fully as an artist," Smith said in a statement. The actor described his version of the beloved character as both "trickster and a mentor". "He is trying to guide Aladdin to the truth of the greatness that's already within him and I love that idea... to be yourself. For me at this point in my life, I love playing a character that is trying to help a young boy become a man," Smith ...