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Irrfan Khan is a strong man: Arunoday Singh
Actor Arunoday Singh says his "Blackmail" co-star Irrfan Khan, who is currently in treatment for a "rare disease", is a strong man. He has urged people to stop speculating about his health.
Donnie Yen joins 'Mulan' reboot movie
Actor Donnie Yen has been roped in to star opposite actress Liu Yifei in Disneys live-action adaptation of "Mulan".
Ishaan Khatter's happy fateful coincidence
Ishaan Khatter says it was a "happy fateful coincidence" to get to dance on Prabhudheva's "Muqabala" song in his debut film "Beyond The Clouds".
Josh Brolin has great sense of humour: Chris Hemsworth
"Thor" star Chris Hemsworth says his "Avengers: Infinity War" co-star Josh Brolin, known for playing the villain Thanos, has a great sense of humour.
Over 2,500 titles on offer at Vinyl Pop Up sale
The first Vinyl Pop Up, to be hosted here for music lovers later this month, will offer over 2500 titles, rare box sets and more on sale.
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Netflix series 'The Spy'
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has come aboard for Netflix drama series "The Spy". The "Dictator" star will play the role of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen in the film, the streaming giant announced in a press statement. Eli Cohen was one of the most legendary spies in the world who lived in Damascus undercover in the beginning of the '60s, spying for Israel. He managed to embed himself into Syrian high society and rise through the ranks of their politics. The six-episode series, to be directed by Gideon Raff, will follow the story of Cohen and his role as a spy for Israel in Syria in the early 1960s. It will be produced by Lgende Films and Alain Goldman.
Threats to kin after my tweets on ban on Pak actors scared me: Anurag
Anurag Kashyap says he was "scared" when his family received threats for his tweets criticising the ban on Pakistani artistes from working in Bollywood in 2016. The filmmaker says he now just posts his opinion and does not read the responses to it. This way, he says, he has been able to increase his productivity. Kashyap had come out in support of his filmmaker friend Karan Johar, who faced protests during the release of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" (2016), which featured Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a pivotal but small role. In a series of tweets, Kashyap had asked why only Indian filmmakers should be targeted for casting Pakistani actors when Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited Lahore. The "Mukkabaaz" director says after he posted the tweets, people started targeting his personal life. "During the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' controversy, when I tweeted to the prime minister, people went after my personal life, (they) started threatening my parents. My family got scared. That was very, very
Netflix announces pull out from Cannes film festival
Streaming giant Netflix has decided to pull out of the Cannes Film Festival following a rule change. The move came after Cannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux had announced a ban on films from the main competition which do not have a proper theatrical release in France. The ban came in response to huge controversy that erupted last year, when two Netflix films -- "Okja" and "The Meyerowitz Stories" -- entered the competition for the Palme d'Or without being released in cinemas. In an interview with Variety, Netflix's content officer Ted Sarandos said the streaming giant will not be a part of the festival this year. "We want our films to be on fair ground with every other filmmaker. There's a risk in us going in this way and having our films and filmmakers treated disrespectfully at the festival. They've set the tone. I don't think it would be good for us to be there," Sarandos said. He also called the decision "completely contrary to the spirit of any film festival in the ...
Dwayne Johnson moved by fans' love on his mental health issues
Actor Dwayne Johnson says he has been moved by fans' reaction after opening up about his struggles with mental health.
We have enough audience: Abhay Deol on clash of films
Busy promoting his forthcoming film "Nanu Ki Jaanu", actor Abhay Deol believes India has enough audience numbers to sustain four to five films releasing on the same day.
John Krasinski re-teams with 'A Quiet Place' producers
Actor-director John Krasinski is planning a sci-fi thriller titled "Life on Mars" with the team of his movie "A Quiet Place".
Fashion designer Anita Dongre steps into music world
Anita Dongre has many fashion brands that serve a range of fashionistas with her India-inspired outfits. Now with her brand Global Desi, the ace designer is collaborating with women music artistes for her #VoiceYourStyle maiden music property.
Men need to understand the importance of empowering women: Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra says women have the "superpower" to balance career with family and it is high time men understood that their aspirations are equally important. The 35-year-old actor, who entered the film industry soon after winning the Miss World title at the age of 18, credits her parents, especially her father, for understanding her dreams and helping her achieve them. "I came from a family where everyone questioned my decision to become an actor. There was a big debate in my house. But my parents, especially my father said, 'I am standing by her in whatever she wants to do. I will make sure nothing wrong happens to her.' He kept his promise. He was with me always till I was 23. He used to be my manager. I had the support of my father," Priyanka told PTI in an interview. "The men in the world need to understand that as soon as you empower a woman, as soon as you give her the opportunity to be her best, she can handle both family and career. I feel boys can't tackle both. Look at the
SC rejects SGPC's plea for urgent hearing on 'Nanak Shah Fakir'
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to give a date for an urgent hearing to a plea by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) seeking a stay on the release of the Punjabi film, 'Nanak Shah Fakir'.SGPC, a statutory religious body, today mentioned before the apex court's three-judge bench that it has a genuine religious grievance against anybody who is playing the role of a Sikh Guru or anybody in the film.The court, however, refused to give an urgent hearing to the pleading of the SGPC.The top court made it clear that a film, which has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), does not require prior approval of the SGPC for release in theaters and cinema halls across India.Produced by Harinder Sikka, 'Nanak Shah Fakir' is the first ever film about Guru Nanak Dev. It is slated to release on April 13.
Netflix pulls out of Cannes Film Festival
Online streaming giant Netflix has pulled out of the 71st Cannes Film Festival due to a new rule that the fest won't entertain in its competition section any movie that didn't have a theatrical run.
Hugh Jackman marks 22nd wedding anniversary with loving post
Actor Hugh Jackman has posted a touching tribute to his wife Deborra-lee Furness on the occasion of their 22nd wedding anniversary.'The Greatest Showman' star took to social media to share a rare photo of the two and called Furness his 'greatest gift'."I believe in life we need to see and truly be seen by the most important people in our lives," the 49-year-old captioned the Instagram post."Deb, from day one, we had that. 22 years later ... it only gets deeper. You and the kids are the greatest gift I will ever receive. I love you a gazillion times around the world."Jackman and his 62-year-old wife, who wed on April 11, 1996, are parents to two children, son Oscar, 17, and daughter Ava, 12.
Book on Gwalior gharana: Musical tales of another time
In melody-loving Gwalior, there was a time when hard-up artistes could "pawn" a raga to be redeemed by aficionados of Hindustani classical music, says a noted singer. If musicians could not pay for something in the late 19th and early 20th centuries , they could mortgage a raga, which could be retrieved by a patron who wished to hear it, classical vocalist Meeta Pandit of the Gwalior gharana recounted. "The artiste used to tell the music lover to first retrieve the raga, and only then would he be able to sing it," said Pandit, the sixth in the unbroken lineage of the gharana. The legend about the musical past of the erstwhile cultural capital of India figures in her book "India's Heritage of Gharana Music: Pandits of Gwalior", along with a host of anecdotes. The book is an outcome of an emotional journey that she undertook after her elder brother Tushar Pandit died in a road accident in 1994. He was then working on his PhD on the contribution of Gwalior Pandits to Hindustani ...
Knitting mindsets with 'Hindi Medium'
We might be divided by borders, landscapes, cultures or religions, but one thing that has the power to bind us all is the world of cinema.It makes people love, laugh, cry and most importantly, strike the chord.Indian films, for instance, are gaining huge popularity in the neighbouring countries, including China.After movies like 'PK', 'Dangal', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Secret Superstar', the latest film being loved by the Chinese audience is 'Hindi Medium', which is a critique on the commercialisation of the education system in India.The Irrfan Khan-Saba Qamar-starrer released in China on April 4 and in less than a week, the film raked in a whopping Rs. 150 cr. It has reportedly claimed the second highest first-day opening for an Indian film in the country following 'Secret Superstar'.So what was it that the Chinese resonated with?According to a Chinese daily, which quoted a user on a social networking service website, "Many Chinese parents of primary school children, especially those ...
Chris Evans shares heartwarming video of first meeting with his rescue dog
Chris Evans has shared a sweet video of the time when he first met Dodger, the dog he rescued. The 36-year-old star took to Twitter where the Captain America actor shared the clip on National Pet Day to encourage adoption among his fans and followers. This is the moment we met. He was trying so hard to stay seated even though he desperately wanted to get out. I knew right away that he was coming home with me, so I took this video to always remember our first hello. Rescue dogs are the best dogs! #NationalPetDay, Evans wrote alongside the video. In the clip, Dodger can be seen eager to get out of its cage the moment the actor approaches him and starts licking his hand through the confines. Evans often keeps on sharing the dog's pictures and videos on social media.
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