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Shahid Kapoor's special message for PM Modi
Actor Shahid Kapoor says everyone is trying to keep India clean and politicians should also try to do the same.
For me, acting is not about ego: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao says for him, the process of acting is extremely pure and he never lets ego come in the way. Rao has been paired with Kangana Ranaut for a quirky thriller, "Mental Hai Kya". The film reunites the two actors after "Queen". Post "Queen", things changed for Ranaut and today Rao is known for his popularity in both critically and commercially acclaimed films. Asked if there would be ego clashes as both Ranaut and him have become big stars, Rao said, "No. Trust me, for me acting is not about ego. It is something very pure, it's about dealing with pure emotions." "(So), how can you put your ego in that?" he said while talking to reporters here. The movie will be directed by National Award-winner Prakash Kovelamudi and produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures and Shaailesh R Singh's Karma Media. "We haven't started shooting yet. But I really like Kangana. We have done a film together, 'Queen', which is a cult. So, I am obviously looking forward to get to the sets
Actor Kunal Kemmu fined for riding bike without helmet
The Mumbai police has issued an e-challan to Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu for violating traffic norms by riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet. The actor apologised for it and said he does not want to set a wrong example. The e-challan was issued based on some pictures of the actor riding the two-wheeler while wearing a cap and not a helmet. "@kunalkemmu You love bikes, we love every citizen's safety. And we wish a regret could avert mishaps! Hope next time the realisation won't be an afterthought! An e-challan has been dispatched," the Mumbai police said today on its official Twitter handle. Kemmu, who has featured in films like "Golmaal Again" and "Go Goa Gone", apologised on social media, saying that traffic rules should always be followed. "I have seen this picture out there and honestly it's very embarrassing given I love bikes and ride regularly and always with a helmet and some more gear but whether it's a long ride or just next door a helmet should always ..
Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano to collaborate for 'True West' play on Broadway
Actors Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano will work together once again, this time in a coming Broadway production of Sam Shepard's "True West". The play will be directed by James Macdonald and it will open in January next year at the American Airlines Theatre, announced Roundabout Theatre Company. Hawke and Dano will play battling brothers Lee and Austin, respectively. "Opposites attack in Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about two brothers with more in common than they think. Holed up in their mother's California house, screenwriter Austin (Dano) and lowlife Lee (Hawke) wrestle with big issues - and each other. "Order vs. chaos. Art vs. commerce. Typewriter vs. toaster...Shepard's rip-roaring classic returns to Broadway, gleefully detonating our misguided myths of family, identity and the American Dream," the company described the play on its official website. Hawke and Dano had earlier worked with each other on two occasions. They acted together in the 2004 psychological thriller
Varun Dhawan fought stage fright
Actor Varun Dhawan, a confident dancer and versatile actor, says stage fright was a hiccup he overcame by observing veterans in the industry.
Saroj Khan refuses to comment on Jacqueline's 'Ek do teen'
Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan, who is reportedly planning to take action along with "Tezaab" maker N. Chandra against the reworked version of their song "Ek do teen", is in no mood to share her views on the song.
Amy Poehler to direct 'Wine Country'
Actress Amy Poehler is making her debut as a director with Netflix's "Wine Country".
Sanjay Dutt to don comedy avatar once again!
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be seen in his comedic-self avatar for an upcoming comedy entertainer, his first since 'Munna bhai' franchise.Titled 'Blockbuster', the film will be a multi-starrer and is written by Sajid Farhad of 'Golmaal', 'Housefull 2', and 'Dhamaal Returns' fame.Commenting on bagging the lead role, Dutt said, "I have always loved doing comedy. It is the genre that makes me feel at home. The scale of Blockbuster is huge and multi-starrers always connect well with audiences".The flick will be produced by Sandeep Singh and directed by Ajay Arora and Lovel Arora.'Blockbuster' will be mostly shot in Mauritius and will go on floors in April.
#MeToo doesn't care about women in hip hop: Cardi B
Singer Cardi B says the #MeToo movement doesn't care about women in hip hop.
'Tezaab' maker finds new 'Ek do teen' crass
"Tezaab" filmmaker N. Chandra is irate over the reworked version of his film's popular song "Ek do teen". He says it is crass and that there must be laws against such creative vandalism.
YouTube videos may not help toddlers learn new things
Do you let your toddler watch YouTube videos? It may not help them to learn new things, a study suggests.
Salman Khan introduces 'Race 3's 'Main Man'
After introducing us with his and Jacqueline Fernandez' characters, 'Sikander' Salman Khan has now shared 'main man' Bobby Deol's first look from 'Race 3'.The 'Sultan' star took to Twitter to share a photo of Bobby's character and wrote alongside, "Yash : The Main Man . #Race3 #Race3ThisEid @thedeol @SKFilmsOfficial @TipsOfficial"The 49-year-old, elated by Salman's tag, wrote, "When Sikander calls you the main man! Yeh race toh ab aur interesting ho gayi.. #Race3ThisEid"Helmed by Remo D'Souza, the third installment of 'Race' also stars Saqib Saleem, Daisy Shah and Anil Kapoor.The film will hit the big screens on Eid this year.
Kathy Bates to return for season 8 of 'American Horror Story'
"American Horror Story" co-creator Ryan Murphy has announced that veteran actor Kathy Bates will be making a comeback to the anthology series for its season eight. Bates, who appeared in "AHS: Coven", "AHS: Freak Show", "AHS: Hotel" and "AHS: Roanoke", had missed out on "AHS: Cult" due to her Netflix comedy show "Disjointed". The show was later cancelled after just one season. Murphy told Entertainment Weekly that Bates along with Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters will be headlining the next season. "Kathy and Sarah Paulson have a lot of great stuff to get to do. So, with Evan Peters, the three of them are the leads this year," Murphy said. Both Paulson and Peters featured in the season seven, "Cult", of the hit show. While Peters played a cult leader pursuing political power after Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential polls, Paulson played a woman who was left traumatised by the win. Murphy also talked about the rumours surrounding the title of the season eight that speculated ...
Lindsay Lohan is new spokesperson of Lawyer.com
Actor Lindsay Lohan has announced that she has signed on as the new spokesperson of Lawyer.com. The 31-year-old actor shared the news of her being the new face of the online legal service on Instagram where she also posted her first ad for the company. "When Lawyer.com first reached out to me, I was confused and a little scared, because I thought I was in trouble," Lohan said in the ad. "But when they asked me to be their spokesperson, I was intrigued. After meeting with the team, I realised, Lawyer.com is just about helping people. From getting a DUI let's not pretend I didn't get one. Or two, or three, or... some others..." Lohan added. Back in 2007, Lohan was charged with driving under the influence on more than one occasion. She also has a long legal history that saw her facing jail time, court-ordered ankle bracelets and frequent car accidents.
Aidy Bryant talks about 'I Feel Pretty' criticisms
Actor Aidy Bryant has responded to the criticism of her new film " I Feel Pretty", saying that it does not promote fat-shamming and fat-phobia in the society. In the film, directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, actor Amy Schumer plays an everyday insecure woman who after falling off her bike during a spin class, wakes up with a newfound confidence. Bryant recently shared a picture that features her with Schumer and another co-star Sasheer Zamata on her Instagram page. One user wrote on their pic, "I think you're great Aidy Bryant, but from the previews I've seen of this movie, it's a huge step backwards for the feminist movement... I won't be supporting a movie that continues to perpetuate fat phobia and the notion that for a woman to be confident she needs to look a certain (read: thin, white, rich) way. The previews are extremely problematic and as a fat woman in Hollywood." Bryant did not take the criticism lightly and said people should watch the film before they pass ...
Katrina Bollywood's most popular actress outside India: Report
Actress Katrina Kaif has secured the top spot in a list of popular Bollywood actress outside India, according to a study.
Kathy to be back in 'American Horror Story'
"American Horror Story" co-creator and writer Ryan Murphy says actress Kathy Bates will return to the series for its eighth season along with Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters.
Rani Mukerji pens a heartfelt letter on her birthday
Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji shared a heartfelt letter on Wednesday to mark her 40th birthday.The actress addressed some serious issues - unrealistic expectations from actresses, gender disparities in the industry, frowned upon social causes - in her letter.Rani started her letter with a warm thanks to the filmmakers who banked on the star to cast her in their films."It feels great to be 40! It feels great to have also worked for 22 years and have been incredibly lucky to get so much love and appreciation. Very rarely do we artists get material that can genuinely cause social change, cause change in attitude and thinking and I have been fortunate enough to get such content multiple times. I truly feel blessed. I thank all the film-makers who have trusted me with their characters. Your characters, your films, became my identity," the actress said.She continued and shared how she identified the industry's call and wrote, "I realised very late that I was actually born to be an actor, ..
Clooney to narrate Shimon Peres documentary
Actor George Clooney has come on board to narrate the documentary "Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres".
Rani turns 40, says she'll continue battling stereotypes
Actress Rani Mukerji, who turned 40 on Wednesday, says her 22-year journey as a woman in showbiz has been about battling discriminatory stereotypes constantly.