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Posting photos of Lingaraj temple was mistake: Vijay Goel
Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel on Monday said he had by mistake posted in social media photos of the sanctum-sanctorum (Garbhagriha) of the Lingaraj temple in the Odisha capital.
Raashul Tandon enters 'Saam Daam Dand Bhed'
Actor Raashul Tandon, known for featuring in movies like "Pink" and "Heropanti", will play a struggling lawyer in the "Saam Daam Dand Bhed" show.
Anushka, Varun join hands with Delhi Traffic Police to promote safe driving
Delhi Traffic Police has roped in Bollywood actors Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan for a series of video messages on safe driving. The actors were in Delhi for the shoot of their upcoming film "Sui Dhaaga-Made In India". They shot at Chandni Chowk and Shankar Market amid tight security, a senior traffic police officer said. "We wanted to do an event with them to promote safe driving but they were on a tight schedule. We have recorded their video messages that will be uploaded on our Twitter handle," the officer said. In a video message that was uploaded today on the Traffic Police's Twitter handle, Anushka can be seen urging people to ride two-wheelers wearing helmets. "Delhi Police does a lot of things for our safety. Your life is important for you and your loved ones. You should drive safely and while riding a motorcycle, you should always wear a helmet," the actor said in the message. Varun's video message is likely to be uploaded on the microblogging site by the traffic police ...
Shreyas thanks Akshay for opening discussion on sanitary pads
Actor Shreyas Talpade, who was here to support a mission of providing 3,000 school girls with sanitary pads, thanked Bollywood star Akshay Kumar for opening up the discussion about menstrual hygiene through his film "Pad Man".
YouTube star Collins Key wants to expand base in India
YouTube star Collins Key wants to expand his base in India, and says he is is looking at doing some "Bollywood movies, TV shows, films and live events" in the country.
Celebs wish 'versatile actor' Ajay Devgn on 49th birthday (Movie Snippets)
On actor Ajay Devgn's 49th birthday on Monday, celebrities like Saurabh Shukla, Vivek Anand Oberoi, Mohanlal and Sayyeshaa have wished him the best of health and a great year.
Sunil Grover wishes 'brother' Kapil Sharma on birthday
After extending an olive branch to Kapil Sharma by wishing him good luck for his new show, his former "The Kapil Sharma Show" co-star Sunil Grover on Monday wished him -- his "brother" -- a happy birthday.
John Abraham's production house terminates contract with Kriarj on 'Parmanu'
Actor and filmmaker John Abraham has terminated his company's partnership with Kriarj Entertainment, alleging "material breaches", including non-payment, and said it has no rights over the film "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran". Abraham's production house JA Entertainment published a trade notice in a city paper on Sunday, declaring that it was ending its partnership with Prerna Arora's Kriarj Entertainment. "Delay in payments/non-payments, have caused delays in the post production work after the film's principal shoot was completed by us in time and on schedule last year," it said in another statement today. Kriarj said in a response that JA Entertainment's decision was "invalid and illegal". "Please note that the said termination is illegal and invalid. Our rights in the film as a joint producer/presenter and owner of all rights are fully secured, we have always fulfilled all our commitments till date and have clear intent to continue doing so," Kriarj said. The production house, ...
I love political satires: Rajeev Nigam
Actor Rajeev Nigam says he loves political satires, and that was his first attraction towards TV show "Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai".
TV has made female actors bigger stars: Neha Marda
Female actors are bigger heroes of the small screen, says Neha Marda.
'Hill Street Blues' creator Steven Bochco dies at 74
Emmy Award-winning writer Steven Bochco, known for creating series such as "Hill Street Blues" and "Doogie Howser, MD", died at the age of 74. A family spokesperson for the scribe-producer said he died after a battle with cancer, Variety reported. Bochco, who has 10 Emmy awards to his credit, created several hit television shows including "LA Law" and "NYPD Blue". The son of a painter and a concert violinist, Bochco grew up in Manhattan. He attended NYU, followed by Carnegie Institute of Technology, receiving a degree in theatre and went to Los Angeles there after. He, then, wrote for several series at Universal Studios. In 1972, he got his big break when he wrote the screenplay for the sci-fi film "Silent Running". He also wrote "The Movie Maker" after which he turned towards the small screen. Bochco had said that the disrespect he confronted as the writer discouraged him to write for the celluloid. At 22, he served as a story editor on popular NBC drama, "The Name of the Game" till .
Taylor Swift surprises fans with performance at cafe
Pop icon Taylor Swift surprised fans with a performance, as she walked unannounced at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe on Saturday.The 'Reputation' singer performed for about 40 fans at the cafe where she started her career.According to E! Online, Swift, who was invited to perform by legendary country songwriter Craig Wiseman, performed acoustic versions of her hits 'Shake It Off' and 'Love Story'.The 28-year-old's performance was reportedly filmed for a documentary in honour of Bluebird Cafe's 35th anniversary.
Culture only way to bring normalcy between India and Pakistan : Vishal Bhardwaj
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj believes culture is the only thing that can act as a catalyst in mending the ties between Indian and Pakistan. Bhardwaj was in Karachi to attend the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF). During the fest, he was a part of multiple panel discussions that featured other artists from India and Pakistan. "I think this (culture) is the only way to bring normalcy between the two countries; more and more cultural events can bridge the gap. And it's very sad that we are always at loggerheads. We all are alike; if we come together we'll be such a great force in the world in terms of everything culturally, economically as well as politically," Bhardwaj told The News International. Addressing the ban on Pakistan artistes in India, the director hoped things will get better with time. "I think we will eventually have to come back to reality sooner or later. I think it will get smooth with time because culture is the only way possible. Generally, there are two ways
Tiger thanks fans for showing love for 'Baaghi 2' (Movie Snippets)
Actor Tiger Shroff has thanked his fans profusely for putting in a good word about his latest action film "Baaghi 2", which has minted over Rs 70 crore in its opening week.
Only culture can bring normalcy between India, Pakistan: Vishal Bhardwaj
Cultural exchange is the only way to bring India and Pakistan closer as politics has failed to achieve that, says Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who feels that together the two countries can be a "great force" in the world.
Style evolves with experimentation, says Yami Gautam
Actress Yami Gautam says there were times when she ended up making fashion mistakes, but she feels one's sensibility evolves with more experimentation with style.
Joker Origins movie prequel to Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' an April Fool's joke
The Joker Origins film, to be directed by Todd Phillips, will serve as a prequel to Christopher Nolan's 2008 movie "The Dark Knight", is nothing but an April Fool's joke. A report by Screen Rant first shared a fake synopsis "for the DC film from Warner Bros" had revealed how The Joker, once a "well-meaning man", came to become one of the most notorious criminals of all time. The story has now been updated with a rider that it was, in fact, an April Fool's Day joke about the film, which would be produced by Martin Scorsese along with Phillips. "Twenty years before Batman saved the city in THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, Gotham was a dangerous place. In the crime-ridden Narrows, one man tries to escape his unfortunate lot through a passion for theatrics and stand-up comedy. However, one bad day is all it takes in this city, and soon the well-meaning man has become the most dangerous criminal of all: the Joker. "Directed by Academy Award Nominee Todd Phillips ("WAR DOGS") and produced by ...
Takes courage to make raw, rustic period drama: Jr NTR
Telugu film "Rangasthalam" has left actor Junior NTR impressed. He has lauded the director for staying true to the vision of making a raw and rustic emotional period drama and has praised actor Ram Charan for his performance.
Taylor Swift episode last straw in 'Deadpool', says Stephen Glover
Actor Donald Glover, who along with brother Stephen Glover exited the planned "Deadpool" animated series, has revealed that a proposed episode about singer Taylor Swift was the "last straw" in their departure from the show. Glover brothers, who were writing the Marvel show, have left the animated TV series over "creative differences". Stephen wrote on Twitter, "There really was a Taylor Swift episode. It was HILARIOUS. And it definitely was the last straw lol. "Our show wasn't too black. It wasn't really that black at all. But we definitely wanted to give 'Rick and Morty' a run for their money and I think we would have. Around of the gang." The tweet has since been deleted. His comments come after Donald, in a fit of rage, shared a 15-page fake script for the show after its cancellation was announced.
Year-long photo fest on sustainable development kicks-off in capital
A year-long photography festival, conceptualised and curated by academic and museum curator Alka Pande around the theme of sustainable development has kicked-off at India Habitat Centre here.