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Salman introduces 'bad guy' of Race 3

Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan has been treating the audience with the character posters of the Race 3 family.After introducing Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Bobby Deol and Saqib Salim, Salman Khan took to Twitter and revealed the bad guy of the film Freddy Daruwala.Salman posted a new poster of the action franchise featuring Rana aka Freddy Daruwala.The actor posted the picture along with a caption that read, " Rana: Bad is an understatement."Daruwala can be seen in an intense angry look in the poster, pointing a gun with a fierce look.Daruwala also tweeted," Meet Rana from Race3.He's here to shock you all.Shooting for the action sequences has already begun in Abu Dhabi wherein the entire cast is seen gearing up for the Race.Starring an ensemble cast of Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saquib Saleem and Daisy Shah, the action thriller is one of the most awaited films.Produced by Salman Khan Films and Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Films, Race

Varun wanted Armaan to sing 'Theher ja': Composer

Abhishek Arora, who has composed the song "Theher ja" for the film "October", says its lead actor Varun Dhawan had suggested that Armaan Malik sing the romantic track.

Jacqueline resumes 'Race 3' shoot post-injury

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who suffered an eye injury on the sets of her upcoming film "Race 3", has started filming again. She will be shooting the climax sequence wearing sunglasses.

Northeast cultural event held at Delhi college

Delhi University's Gargi College organised the first edition of the 'Northeast Festival' on Friday.The theme of the festival was 'Exploring North East India'. It had a variety of stalls selling ethnic north-east attires and food.Further multiple cultural events were organised showcasing dance and music of the north-eastern states.With Chiraw dance, popularly known as the bamboo dance, from Mizoram, the cultural event began. The dance was followed by various other performances from the participants.The festival was aimed at promoting the traditions and culture of the northeastern region and creating awareness regarding the same among the students of the university.The event was attended by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Director Sanjoy Hazarika, who held a discussion regarding the region.Further, a documentary, 'Rambuai', on Mizoram during 1966-1986 insurgency was screened at the event.One of the stalls was designated to bio-degradable pottery, popularly known as 'Longpi ...

Kriti finds it challenging to learn Gujarati for "YPD 3"

Actor Kriti Kharbanda, who essays the role of a Gujarati girl in "Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se", says it was a challenge for her to learn the language. "Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se" is the third installment of "Yamla Pagla Deewana" (YPD) franchise, starring the Deols - Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby. For this film, Kriti wants to ace the Gujarati accent and she has hired the services of a diction coach. "I am training under a language coach to not only get the dialect right, but also to master the accent and a few popular Gujarati catchphrases. It has been challenging and exciting so far. "This film is very close to my heart. I have directed all my energies into it and I hope that shows on screen," the 29-year-old actor said in a statement. The film is being directed by Navaniat Singh.

Omerta Shines at Asias oldest International Film Festival

After rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival, and MAMI, "Omerta", starring Rajkumar Rao, has yet again proven to be a film that has been loved by audiences across various countries.Recently, the film's show was sold out at the prestigious Hong Kong International Film Festival. It was screened in the Global Vision category which is dedicated to international films.The Hong Kong International Film Festival which is in its 42nd year is Asia's oldest and screens over 250 titles from more than 55 countries across the world.Director Hansal Mehta who was present at the screening stated that he was overwhelmed by the number of questions the audiences had for him post the screening.He said, "I was asked a lot of questions that threw up several new interpretations of how the audience perceived the film. It's definitely got me thinking. As a director, it's fascinating to hear people speak of how they interpreted your vision. The HKIFF ...

'Chicago Fire' actress dead

"Chicago Fire" actress DuShon Monique Brown is no more. She was 49.

Perfection is not something that can be achieved: Sterling K Brown

His portrayal of Randall in "This Is Us" made him one of the most popular actors of colour in Hollywood and looking back at his journey, Sterling K Brown says he gave his nod to the show as he could identify with his character's quest to achieve "perfection" in life. The actor, who won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe for his role in the series, said he also felt an immediate connection with the story as it was about father-son relationship. "When I read the pilot for 'This Is Us'... I had an immediate connection between fathers and sons with my father having passed away when he was only 45 and I was 10 years old. So, stories that speak to fathers and sons always resonate very strongly with me. "It took me a while to recognise that perfection is not something that can actually be achieved, that you just kind of have to live from moment to moment and do the best... so I think I'm a little bit ahead of the curve with regards to Randall because I have been in that place where I've put ..

Ravi Kishan collaborates with Thai actor

Actor Ravi Kishan and Guy Ratchanont Suprakob from Thailand have joined hands for an Indo-Thai project.

I don't get trolled much: Rannvijay Singha

Actor-TV host Rannvijay Singha says he has never been trolled much on social media platforms.

Selfies banned at Cannes Film Festival red carpet

The organisers of Cannes Film Festival have banned selfies on its red carpet. The news was shared by festival director Thierry Fremaux in an interview with Variety, saying the art of taking selfies on red carpet is "ridiculous". "We haven't thought out in practical terms how to carry out this new measure. Since we are not policemen, we will trust attendees and their understanding of the situation: Selfies on the red carpet, in a continuous and touristy way, are ridiculous. "It tarnishes the quality and tempo of the ascending the steps. Some are protesting and commenting negatively but selfies didn't exist 10 years ago, it's obviously not the most important thing in the world. We go to Cannes to see movies, not to take selfies," Fremaux said. He said his job is to preserve the "prestige" of the festival. "...When we're standing on top of the stairs, we can see the vulgarity and the grotesque aspect of those taking selfies on the red carpet and that's when it becomes a vast mess," he ...

Director duo Shiboprosad, Nandita upbeat about next 2 ventures

After the box office success of three back-to-back films - 'Belaseshe', 'Praktan' and 'Posto' - director-duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee is now upbeat about their next two outings - 'Haami' and 'Kantho'. "In all these years, our main aim had been to retain Bengaliness in our works. We have tried to make sure that the content appeals to Bengalis of all age groups," Mukherjee told PTI yesterday on the sidelines of a press meet called by them to announce their upcoming ventures. Haami, based on the exploits of schoolchildren, is awaiting its release in May. "Haami focuses on the friendship between three kids and their relationship with parents. Like our previous films, this one will be liked by children and their guardians alike," he said. The film has Gargee Roy Chowdhury and Mukherjee in lead roles as parents, and other popular actors such as Neel Mukherjee, Churni Ganguly, Kharaj Mukherjee in side roles. Talking about his other directorial venture, Kantho', a ..

Kate Hudson asked Sia to help shave her head

Hollywood star Kate Hudson has revealed that she asked her son Bingham and singer Sia to shave her head for her film "Sister". Sia has directed the musical. "My little one and Sia took clippers to it. It's funny because when you're doing it for a role you don't really think about it because you're just ready for it. You're like, 'Let's do this.' But when it was done, it was like: 'Oh, my head's shaved ... oh, my god!" Hudson, 38, said during an appearance on the Lorraine show. The actor, however, said she soon started liking her new look. "I really loved it, I actually miss it. My boyfriend used to rub my head and it would put me right to sleep. I'll never forget that sensation of just falling asleep to him rubbing my head. I'd never felt anything like that before," she said.

Audiences appreciated hard push against terror in 'Omerta': Hansal

Director Hansal Mehta is feeling overwhelmed with the "positive response" to his film "Omerta" at the ongoing Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF). After getting rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival and MAMI, "Omerta" featuring Rajkummar Rao in the lead, has garnered a positive response at the HKIFF. The festival, which is in its 42nd year, is Asia's oldest and screens over 250 titles from more than 55 countries across the world. It started on March 19 and will close on April 5. Hansal, who was present at the screening, said he was impressed with the number of questions the audiences had for him post the screening. "I was asked a lot of questions that threw up several new interpretations of how the audience perceived the film. It has definitely got me thinking. As a director, it's fascinating to hear people speak of how they interpreted your vision. "I am very happy that the audiences appreciated the hard push against .

Hansal Mehta's 'Omerta' shines at Hong Kong fest

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta says he was overwhelmed by the number of questions the audience had for him after the screening of his film "Omerta" at the Hong Kong International Film Festival.

Hope I do justice in Gujarati version of 'Ventilator', says Jackie Shroff

Actor Jackie Shroff, who will be seen playing the lead in the Gujarati version of "Ventilator", hopes to do justice to his character.

Creating music for 'Mercury' an adventurous process: Mithoon

Mithoon says composing music for the Prabhudheva-starrer "Mercury", a silent thriller, was an adventurous process for him.

Amy Adams in talks to star in 'True American'

Actor Amy Adams is in talks to star in the upcoming drama "The True American". Annapurna Pictures is producing the project, reported Deadline. According to a source a deal has not yet closed and scheduling is still being worked out, specifically regarding Adams' promotion efforts on her upcoming HBO limited series "Sharp Objects," but she wants the film to be her next project. "Jackie" helmer Pablo Larrain is on board to direct, and Mark Ruffalo and Kumail Nanjiani are also in talks to co-star with Adams. Based on the non-fiction book by Anand Giridharadas, "The True American" is set in Texas in the days following the 9/11 attacks. It follows Rais Bhuiyan, a Muslim immigrant and Bangladesh Air Force veteran who narrowly survived a killing spree that took the lives of two other immigrants. Employed at a Dallas-area convenience store as he established himself in America, Bhuiyan worked to have his attacker, self-proclaimed "Arab slayer" Mark Stroman, spared from execution.

'Chicago Fire' actress DuShon Monique Brown passes away

Veteran Hollywood actress DuShon Monique Brown passed away on Friday at St. James Olympia Field Hospital outside Chicago.The cause of death is yet to be revealed, reports E! Online.According to the reports, the coroner had an autopsy scheduled for today.DuShon was a film, television, commercial and voice-over actress who also graced the stages of many Chicago theatres.Brown was a veteran of Chicago theatre. She worked as a crisis counsellor at a Chicago high school and led its drama program before winning the role of Connie on 'Chicago Fire'. She played the assistant to Chief Boden, played by Eamonn Walker.The actress also had a recurring role as nurse Kattie Welch in 'Prison Break' and one-time guest spots on 'Empire' and 'Shameless'.The executive producer of 'Chicago Fire', Dick Wolf, stated, "The Chicago Fire family is devastated to lose one of its own".

Marital status doesn't affect box office figures, says Rani

Actress Rani Mukerji is overwhelmed with the response she has got for her comeback film "Hichki" and says that the kind of love audiences have showered on the movie proves that good cinema and performance is the only thing that matters and not marital status or parenthood.