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Former 'Bigg Boss' contestants star in Indeep's single
Former "Bigg Boss" contestants Manu Punjabi and Nitibha Kaul have featured in the video of the song "Date to remember" by singer Indeep Bakshi.
'Midnight Sun' shines brightly but intermittently (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "Midnight Sun"; Director: Scott Speer; Cast: Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rob Riggle, Quinn Shephard, Ken Temblett, Suleka Mathew; Rating: **1/2
IIT-KGP partners with maestro for preserving classical music
IIT-Kharagpur has partnered with Pt Ajoy Chakraborty to archive the teaching methodologies of Indian classical music. Explaining the rationale behind the initiative, the lead researcher of the project, Pallab Dasgupta, said there is no "swaralipi" (notations) in classical music, unlike other genre of songs, as a result of which a particular style, adopted by a maestro, usually always dies with him. Every artiste has his unique style, which he passes on to his students, Dasupta, who is also the dean of sponsored research and industrial consultancy at IIT-KGP, said. "One particular gayaki (style of singing) remains confined to just one ustad (expert) and his disciples. It never gets shared with others." Panditji is helping us to create a wonderful multimedia content for our endeavour, Dasgupta asserted. "We may also need to look at artificial intelligence techniques to understand different ways to learn the ragas," he said. IIT-KGP Director Partha P Chakrabarti said he was
Targeted for star status, justice delivered: Mixed voices on Salman verdict
The Hindi film industry erupted with outrage and concern as Salman Khan was today sentenced to five years in jail for killing endangered blackbucks, with many of his colleagues stressing that the successful actor had been punished because he was a star, and just a few pointing out that justice had been delivered. As the 52-year-old actor's friends and colleagues reacted with shock over the jail term for the superstar in the 1998 poaching case, director Subhash Ghai said Khan was likely to appeal to a higher court. "I am extremely shocked," Ghai, who has worked with Khan in several films, tweeted. The director said he had "full trust in the Indian judiciary which has many other doors" for an "appeal for final justice". Friends started tweeting and fans began to gather outside Khan's house in Galaxy Apartment, Bandra, soon after the verdict was announced. A police van has been stationed outside his house since the morning. "I don't know how to react. I am numb. I hope he stays strong. ..
John, Manoj-starrer titled 'Satyameva Jayate'
Milap Zaveri's new film starring John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee has been titled "Satyameva Jayate" and will release on August 15.
'Hindi Medium' gets flying start in China
Bollywood star Irrfan Khan-starrer "Hindi Medium" has opened to a flying start in China, where Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's films have done brisk business in recent times.
We have a fundamental difference in philosophies: Johnson on feud with Diesel
Actor Dwayne Johnson has opened up about his conflict with "Fate of the Furious" co-star Vin Diesel during the making of the film, saying that they have a "fundamental difference" in their approach towards filmmaking. In an interview with Rolling Stones, Johnson affirmed to the fact that he and Diesel did not feature in any scenes together in "Fate of the Furious" owing to their ongoing quarrel. "Vin and I had a few discussions, including an important face-to-face in my trailer. And what I came to realise is that we have a fundamental difference in philosophies on how we approach movie making and collaborating. It took me some time, but I'm grateful for that clarity. Whether we work together again or not," Johnson said. The "Rampage" star had lashed out at an unnamed co-actor, who was later revealed to be Diesel, in an Instagram post. "Some (male co-stars) conduct themselves as stand-up men and true professionals, while others don't. The ones that don't are too chicken sh*t to do ...
Jennifer Lopez's 'Shades of Blue' to end after season three
Jennifer Lopez-starrer "Shades of Blue" will be concluding after its third season, which is set to premiere in June. The police drama, which also features actor Ray Liotta, will premiere its 10-episode installment on June 17, network NBC said in a press release. Lopez portrays the role of NYPD detective Harlee Santos, while Liotta portrays her boss, Lt Matt Wozniak in the series. "I have enjoyed producing and starring in this beautifully complicated world and playing such an empowering yet flawed character - a woman, a detective, but, first and foremost, a mother," Lopez said. Lopez said the role "strengthened" her and helped her "grow into a more self-assured woman". "It's crazy how some parts permeate your soul and change you forever and for that I am grateful. We crafted a poetic three-season arc on how her journey ends, which is true redemption. The way only Harlee could have done it - the hard way, the road less travelled," she added. Lopez also executive produced the series, ...
JJ Abrams had planned 'relevant lineage' for Rey, says Simon Pegg
Actor Simon Pegg, who made a cameo in JJ Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", has revealed that the director had a different idea about lead character Rey's parents. One of the key mysteries of the film concerned the Rey's back story and her parents, who had abandoned her on the planet Jakku. The follow-up film to "Force Awakens", "The Last Jedi" finally revealed the truth that Rey's parents were actually "nobodies". But Pegg, who played the role of Unkar Plutt in the "Force Awakens", said that Abrams had planned a more "relevant lineage" for Rey. "Well I know what JJ kind of intended, or at least what was sort of being chucked around. I think that's kind of been undone slightly by ('The Last Jedi'). I don't know," Pegg said during his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "There was some talk about, you know, a kind of relevant lineage for her. But I honestly don't know, and I don't know if anybody knows. We shall see," he added.
Shankar Mahadevan, Euphoria, Kailash honoured at music awards
Shankar Mahadevan, Euphoria and Kailash Kher emerged as winners at the sixth edition of Artist Aloud Music Awards here.
Duffer bros call 'Stranger Things' plagiarism charge 'completely meritless' "
"Stranger Things" showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer have dismissed the plagiarism allegations against their hit Netflix show, calling the claims "completely meritless". Filmmaker Charlie Kessler had claimed that the web series is based on his short film "Montauk" and a feature film script titled "The Montauk Project", an idea that he pitched to The Duffer Brothers, when he met them at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014. Yesterday, Kessler file a case against the two showrunners. According to Deadline, an attorney for the director duo said the lawsuit is "just an attempt to profit" from the success of "Stranger Things". "Mr. Kessler's claim is completely meritless. He had no connection to the creation or development of 'Stranger Things'. "The Duffer Brothers have neither seen Mr Kessler's short film nor discussed any project with him. This is just an attempt to profit from other people's creativity and hard work," Alex Kohner, attorney for the Duffers, said. Kessler claimed the talks ...
Women have been bending over backward to move forward: Twinkle Khanna
Producer, author, entrepreneur and former actress Twinkle Khanna, who received the FLO (FICCI Ladies Organisation) Icon Award for Excellence in Conscientious Cinema here on Thursday, says that in order to move forward in life, women have been bending over backward.
Difficult to cater to different audiences: Director Anil Sharma
Director Anil Sharma, who is busy making "Genius", says it is tough to make a film which caters to the "two kinds of audiences" that go to the movies.
Percussion expert Padmanabha Marar dead
Famous percussionist Padmanahha Marar known for 'Sopana Sangeetham' passed away at his residence near here yesterday, his family said. Sopana Sangeetham prevalent in the temples of Kerala is sung with beating of a small, hourglass-shaped ethnic drum called 'edakka'. Marar, who is said to be 113 years old, performed the classical music till three years ago at the Lord Sree Rama temple in Ramapuram. He is survived by four children. The Sangeetha Nataka Akademi had in 2014 presented him the Gurupooja award for his contribution in propagating the temple music and art.
Manoj Bajpayee-John Abraham's 'Satyameva Jayate' to release in August
The much-awaited flick, starring John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee, has got a release date - August 15.For the film, T-Series has joined hands with Nikkhil Advani's Emmay Entertainment to produce the film titled, 'Satyameva Jayate'.The news was shared by Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst, on his Twitter, "John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee... Their new film is titled #SatyamevaJayate... Release date finalised: 15 Aug 2018... Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nikkhil Advani... Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri".He even shared a still picture from the flick.The cop saga will be written and directed by the 'Kaante'-fame director, Milap Zaveri.
Salman Khan sentenced to five years in poaching case, others acquitted
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was sentenced to five years of imprisonment by a court here on Thursday in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, while the other four co-accused stars -- Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Neelam -- were acquitted of all charges.
McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead 'back together'
Actor Ewan McGregor and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead are back together as they were pictured holding hands on a movie set.
Deepika, Ranbir style icons for millions of Indians: Manish Malhotra
Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who has roped in Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor to walk for his show that will celebrate the seventh edition of his label in association with the Mijwan Welfare Society, says that both the actors are the style icons in their own way.
Asghar Farhadi's 'Everybody Knows' to open Cannes Film Festival
Asghar Farhadi's psychological thriller "Everybody Knows", starring real-life couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, will open the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which also features "The Secret in their Eyes" star Ricardo Darin, will be the second film, which is neither in English nor in French, to open the festival after Pedro Almodovar's "Bad Education" in 2004, the organisers said in a statement. Shot on the Iberian Peninsula, the film follows the story of Laura, who lives with her husband and children in Buenos Aires. When they return together to her native village in Spain for a family celebration, an unexpected event changes the course of their lives. This is the eighth feature film by the Iranian director, who is best known for Oscar winning films "A Separation" and "The Salesman". The 71st Festival de Cannes will be held from May 8-19. The Competition Jury will be headed by Cate Blanchett. The official line-up of films to be screened at the festival will be announced on ...
'Chaos Walking' to get major reshoots
"Chaos Walking", starring Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland, will be undergoing major reshoots with novelist Patrick Ness is talks to pen fresh script pages for the film. The film is based on Ness' first book in the series, "The Knife Of Never Letting Go". Directed by Doug Liman, it follows a teen named Todd (Holland) who has been raised believing that a viral germ has wiped out all the women in his dystopian world, while also giving all the men the ability to read people's minds. However, when Todd finally meets a young woman named Viola (Ridley) the pair go on to encounter various moral issues and high stakes as the planet around them erupts into war. The reshoots will likely affect the March 1, 2019 release date of the film, as both Holland and Ridley are busy with "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequel and "Star Wars: Episode IX" respectively. Charlie Kaufman, Gary Spinelli, John Lee Hancock and Lindsey Beer, and others have written various draft of the film, and Liman is looking at two to ...