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Aadil Khan comes out with new YouTube show

Choreographer and model Aadil Khan has come out with a new segment "Dance Pe Chance With Aadil Khan" on his YouTube channel.

Shahid explains use of alcohol, smoking in 'Kabir Singh'

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is gearing up for "Kabir Singh", says the use of alcohol and cigarettes is just to express the pain of the character, and that the audience should not get drawn into it.

First weekend report: 'Student Of The Year 2' earns Rs. 38.83 crore

Karan Johar's much talked about production venture 'Student Of The Year 2', had an ordinary first weekend.The film continued to have an average run at the ticket windows and minted a total of Rs. 38.83 crore in its opening weekend. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office collection of the film on his Twitter handle.He reported that the romantic-comedy was affected by the sixth phase of polling in certain parts of India as well as the finals of Indian Premier League 2019."Student Of The Year 2 saw limited growth on Day 2, while the sixth phase of polling [cinemas were shut till evening] + IPL 2019 Final [evening onwards] affected its biz on Day 3... Fri 12.06 cr, Sat 14.02 cr, Sun 12.75 cr. Total: Rs 38.83 cr. India biz. SOTY2," he tweeted.He also said that the film may enjoy a short window at the box office as Ajay Devgn starrer 'De De Pyar De' and Hollywood biggie 'John Wick: Chapter 3' are coming out this week. He also offered a comparative study of ..

Jennifer Lopez's daughter nails Alicia Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You' song

For Emme, the daughter of international pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, music seems to run in the blood.The 11-year-old Emme nailed the rendition of 'If I Ain't Got You', a hit song by Alicia Keys that was recently shared by Lopez in a video on her official Youtube channel.According to Fox News which has put up a behind-the-scenes look, the 49-year-old singer who is prepping for her first live performance of her new single, 'Medicine' coached daughter Emme by the piano as she belts out the R & B ballad."You do it in the original key, right?" Lopez asked as she encouraged Emme to show off her vocal ability.In the beginning, Emme seems shy but gains confidence as she locks eyes with her mother. Her performance was praised by people present in the rehearsal room and she gets a warm hug from Lopez."We should have her come out and do something on tour!" Lopez said.Lopez and Marc Anthony are divorced.

Single window clearance to facilitate collaboration of Indian filmmakers, foreign production houses

Integration of Indian filmmakers with production houses worldwide will be facilitated with initiatives such as co-production and single window clearance, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Amit Khare said Monday aheadof the inauguration ofIndia Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival. It would be possible for filmmakers of different countries to come together under bilateral co-production agreements, Khare said ahead of the festival which will be held from May 14 to 25. These arrangements would also forge new markets and wider audiences by making India a hub for shooting world class movies, he was quoted as saying in an official statement. The Pavilion will showcase Indian cinema across linguistic, cultural and regional diversity, with the aim of forging international partnerships in distribution, production, filming in India, script development, technology, promoting film sales and syndication. The Pavilion will be set up by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Shahid hopes 'Kabir Singh' gets U/A certificate

Actor Shahid Kapoor is hopeful that his film "Kabir Singh", which chronicles the life of a self-destructive surgeon, gets a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The remake of hit Telugu film "Arjun Reddy", the film chronicles a surgeon who goes berserk after his ex-lover marries someone else. "We are hoping to get a 'U/A' certificate. We don't know if we will or not. We believe there is no reason for us not to get a 'U/A' certificate. I think it is important that today we are able to tell stories honestly, without sugar-coating them," Shahid told reporters. "The audience is mature enough to understand that. I think the censor board should also pay heed to that. There is nothing that is off putting in this film, it is an honest depiction," he added. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, "Kabir Singh" also features Kiara Advani.

Diana Penty to debut at Cannes Film Festival

Actress Diana Penty will make her debut at the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, and she is thrilled about it.

Kamal Haasan's new theory on Nathuram Godse a 'flop story', says Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena on Monday slammed actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan's comments on Nathuram Godse, saying his theory is a "flop story" and a "useless statement"."Kamal Hassan is a very good actor. But his theory (on Nathuram Godse) is a flop story. People do not have sympathy for Godse. Hindus will not tolerate it when their religion is linked with terrorism. There is no difference between Kamal Haasan and Digvijaya Singh. It is a useless statement just to gain publicity," Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut told reporters here.Haasan, the chief of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) had stirred a controversy by saying that the "first terrorist in independent India was a Hindu", referring to Godse, the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi."I am not saying this because many Muslims are here. I am saying this in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue. The first terrorist in independent India is a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse," Haasan said while campaigning in Tamil Nadu's Aravakurichi assembly ...

Cinema not about wonderful, perfect people: Shahid on toxic masculinity in 'Kabir Singh'

Actor Shahid Kapoor Monday said his film "Kabir Singh" portrays a flawed man with all honesty and if the audience only wants to watch nice characters, cinema won't go far. "Kabir Singh" is the remake of the Telugu hit "Arjun Reddy", directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who has also helmed the Hindi version. While the film became a rage quickly after its release in 2017, it was criticised for glorifying toxic masculinity and for using anger as a tool to justify the titular character's abuse of women and people around him. When asked if the criticism played on his mind before he started with the Hindi film, the director told reporters, "Anger is a very special quality. There is nothing wrong in using anger as a tool. It can be used in anyway an individual wants. I don't think the opinion of critics, what they mentioned during the Telugu film (was) playing in the back of my mind." Responding to the criticism, Shahid said sometimes "we are very hypocritical about how we tend to look at cinema

Director Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma' wins Platino Award

Popular drama film 'Roma' won Platino Award in categories direction, cinematography, screenplay, sound, and best Iberoamerican film.According to Variety, Actors Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira lost to Ana Brun for her outstanding performance in 'The Heiresses' under the best actor category. 'Roma' was nominated for overall nine categories.Appreciating 'Roma', Academy of Motion Picture chief, John Bailey said, "Not only is it powerful as a film in itself, but it tells a story that connects with audiences around the world.""In the United States, it has been a tool to understand humanity, the family and the fact that we are all equal. Roma has become an antidote to the hatred that is coming from so many places, against totalitarianism," Bailey added.Other than 'Roma', 'Arde Madrid' took home the best series prize and the best documentary prize went to 'The Silence of Others'The prestigious ceremony held at Mexico's Riviera Maya coast. It was opened by Singer Raphael, who recently .

DJ Snake posts Kishore Kumar's video with a twist

It seems like William Sami Etienne Grigahcine aka DJ Snake is tripping on Bollywood these days. Ever since he visited India in March this year, the French DJ has been sharing hilarious Bollywood inspired Instagram posts.His latest post features a clip from Kishore Kumar's classic song 'Babu Samjho Ishare'. The first part of the clip features the late Bollywood singer with his brothers Anoop Kumar and Ashok Kumar singing the Hindi song.However, there is a twist. In the second part of the video, the Hindi song is replaced by Snake's latest single 'Enzo', while the visuals continue to feature the Kumar brothers."ENZO x INDIA," the caption reads.This is not the first time DJ Snake has dubbed a Bollywood song video with his own track.Last week, he posted a video of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Sunil Shetty starrer song 'Dene Wala Jab Bhi Deta', and replaced the audio with 'Enzo', giving it a hilarious feel.Earlier in March, the international sensation, who landed in Mumbai a day before ..

Poland shaken by documentary about pedophile priests

A new documentary about pedophile priests is shaking mostly Catholic Poland, eliciting an apology by the church hierarchy and prompting one priest to leave the clergy. "Tell No One" was released on YouTube on Saturday and by Monday had 7 million views. After the premiere, the primate of Poland thanked the film's creators, brothers Tomasz and Marek Sekielski, for their "courage." Archbishop Wojciech Polak said: "I apologize for every wound inflicted by the people of the Church." The film reveals that a priest convicted of abuse, Dariusz Olejniczak, was allowed to continue working with young people. On Sunday he resigned from the priesthood. Poland's Church authorities said in March that they had recorded cases of 382 clergymen who abused 625 victims under the age of 18 since 1990.

We are trying to expand the story: Rohit Shetty on creating 'desi cop' universe

Hollywood is all about cinema universes and it seems Bollywood is following suit. Director Rohit Shetty says he is expanding the "desi cop" universe, which he started with Ajay Devgn-starrer "Singham" and followed up with Ranveer Singh's "Simmba" and now Akshay Kumar-fronted "Sooryavanshi". The film, which is currently under production, also features Ajay and Ranveer. "After making 'Singham' franchise, we thought of expanding the cop universe and that's how Simmba' happened. For the first time, we had merged two worlds - Simmba' and Singham' and had also added a new element with Sooryavanshi'. It was a big risk but it worked," Rohit told PTI. "We are trying to create a world of our own and we have been open about it. It will only grow (with time). There will be female cops as well in my universe," he said. The director thinks it is not possible to create something like the "Avengers" franchise in India because of budget constraints. "The budget of something like 'Avengers' is too ...

Let's not divide India: Vivek Oberoi tells Kamal Haasan

Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi on Monday slammed Kamal Haasan over his "first terrorist was Hindu" remark, saying the actor-politician should not divide the country.

Would love to be part of web space: Hussain

Actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, who has been away from the small screen since his last TV show "Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo", says he is looking forward to new projects, especially a foray into the digital space.

'Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha' to end soon

Fantasy show "Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha" will conclude by the end of this month.

Vir Das' 'Whiskey Cavalier' cancelled after one season

Indian actor-comedian Vir Das' American TV show "Whiskey Cavalier" has been cancelled after one season.

Abhimanyu Singh joins 'Sooryavanshi' as villain

Actor Abhimanyu Singh will play the main antagonist opposite actor Akshay Kumar in Rohit Shettys "Sooryavanshi".

You're still the sexiest woman ever: Daniel to Sunny

On Sunny Leone's 38th birthday on Monday, her husband Daniel Weber penned a special message for his wife and said the actress is still the "sexiest woman" ever.

Dharmendra's praise higher than any post: Sunil Jakhar

This is Dharmendra's greatness, said Congress leader Sunil Jakhar, reacting to the veteran actor's praise for him. The lawmaker was referring to Dharmendra's comment stating that he wouldn't have allowed son Sunny Deol, the BJP candidate from Gurdaspur, to contest elections had he known that the opponent was Jakhar."This is his greatness. It is his own view," said the Congressman.He claimed that only a portion of the "Sholay' actor's remark was shown in the media and went on to add that the praise was more profuse than what was reported."Only a portion of what he said was shown in the media. What he said initially was that Sunil Jakhar is a clean, honest hard-working and well-meaning person. This, I believe is higher than any post for me," Jakhar, the sitting lawmaker from Punjab's Gurdaspur said."Balram Jakhar was like my brother, had I known his son Sunil Jakhar was contesting from Gurdaspur, I would have not allowed Sunny (to contest against him)," Dharmendra had said.In 2004, ...