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Vaani Kapoor slays as Bond girl
Actress Vaani Kapoor beautifully transformed from a belle of the ball to a James Bond girl for an Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2018 show, which saw a collaboration between designers Gauri and Nainika and Ashish N. Soni.
Kerry Washington got 'courage? to have kids from TV show
Actress Kerry Washington says she doesn't think she would have had children if it wasn't for the courage that her character in "Scandal" gave her.
Assamese film 'Rainbow Fields' to release on Mar 30
Acclaimed Assamese language film "Rainbow Fields", based on the 1983 Nellie Massacre, is all set to release on March 30.
Documentaries can bring change: Naseeruddin Shah
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says documentary cinema has the power to bring about a change in the society.
Disney reorganises businesses, creates direct-to-consumer unit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co announced a reorganization on Wednesday that will create a new direct-to-consumer and international unit as the entertainment company adapts to a rapid shift toward online and mobile viewing.
American band OneRepublic to perform in Mumbai
American pop-rock band OneRepublic, best known for their songs 'Apologize', 'Secrets' and 'Good Life', is all set to perform in the city on April 21. The Grammy nominated Colorado-based band is embarking on a two week Asia tour with performances scheduled in Singapore, South Korea, China, Malaysia and Mumbai. "We've wanted to visit India for years, and are beyond excited to finally get the chance to not only perform a full concert but also explore your beautiful country. See you soon!," he band said in a statement. "We have been in talks with the management since over six months now as we realized that the band enjoys a great repertoire in the country with a significant fanbase originating out of India," added Cyrus Gorimar, director, Opium Events And Production, the company behind the band's India trip.
I have stopped charging fee, but have a share in profits: Aamir
Superstar Aamir Khan, who turned 53 today, is considered something of a marketing genius in Bollywood but the actor says it has been years since he charged remuneration for his films. The actor said if his films do well, he earns money and if they fail, he suffers losses. "Actually, I don't charge a fee. It has been years since I have stopped charging a fee. If my film earns less, I earn less and if my film makes more money, I make more money," the actor told reporters while discussing whether stars should take a pay cut. Aamir had a great year with the extraordinary success of "Dangal" in China market, which was followed by an equally impressive box office run of "Secret Superstar". The actor is currently shooting for "Thugs of Hindostan" in Jodhpur and flew here to be with his family. "We had wonderful year in terms of success of 'Secret Superstar'. Also this year, I had the privileged of working with Mr Amitabh Bachchan on 'Thugs of Hindostan'," he said. "I hope the work that we ...
Actor Narendra Jha dead at 55
Hindi film actor Narendra Jha, seen in films like "Haider" and "Raees", died on Wednesday due to a heart attack, leaving the Bollywood fraternity in disbelief. He was 55.
I am an obsessive personality: Aamir Khan
There is no better time to be reflective than on one's birthday and that's what superstar Aamir Khan, who turned 53 today, did. The actor said he has several bad habits and being obsessive in nature is one of them. "One bad habit that I have is I am a very I obsessive personality I think that's a problem," Aamir, who flew from Jodhpur to celebrate his birthday with the family, told reporters here. "That's not your habit that's your personality," quipped wife Kiran Rao. Kiran said she would not want to change anything in the actor though she often complains about certain things to him. "I keep telling him everyday that 'You don't spend time with me', 'You smoke a lot', 'You are always on phone'. But if I actually had to change him, I don't think I would be as happy to see that. I am very happy the way he is." She believes Aamir's good qualities outdo his bad ones. "The things that I like the most in him are his sensitivity and intelligence for which I married him. The deep ...
Eddie Redmayne, Hollywood stars remember Stephen Hawking
Hollywood stars such as Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kumail Nanjiani have condoled the death of famed British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. Hawking, who simplified and popularised complex theories for public through his best-selling book 'A Brief History of Time', died on Tuesday night at the age of 76. Redmayne, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of the scientist, remembered Hawking as the "funniest" man he ever met. "We have lost a truly beautiful mind, an astonishing scientist and the funniest man I have ever had the pleasure to meet. My love and thoughts are with his extraordinary family," Redmayne told USA Today in a statement Cumberbatch, who also played the physicist in a TV film, said, "I was so sad to hear that Stephen has died. I send my heartfelt love and condolences to all his family and colleagues. I feel so lucky to have known such a truly great man who's profundity was found both in his work and the communication of that work. Both in person and in .
'#HGStreet' fest to celebrate street art, sneaker culture
Street culture and lifestyle festival '#HGStreet' by Homegrown here will give attendees a chance to enjoy local and international sneaker culture, hip-hop lifestyle, streetwear fashion, street art, skateboarding, music, food and more.
South Indian actress attack case: Trial begins
Trial in the case of the alleged attack on a noted South Indian actress in February last year began at a sessions court here today. Popular Malayalam actor Dileep is the eighth accused in the case of alleged sexual assault on the actress by a gang of men in a moving car here. Ten of the accused, including prime accused 'Pulsar' Suni and Dileep, were present in the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court. There are 12 accused in the case. Besides the prosecution, the actress was represented by city-based criminal lawyer P G Manu. The actress, through her counsel, moved a plea, seeking to set up a special court presided by a woman judge for hearing the case. She also sought speedy disposal of the case through in-camera proceedings. Meanwhile, the court said that all the evidence, barring copies of visuals of the alleged sexual assault committed on the actress by the gang, can be provided to the defence. The case has been posted for March 28. Dileep had last week moved a petition in the high .
China dragoons viewers to make pro-Xi film a blockbuster
Citizens across China are being corralled into cinemas to watch a propaganda film extolling the Communist Party and Xi Jinping, as an intensifying personality cult around the 64-year-old leader hits the big screen. The mass viewings by staff from companies and government agencies have catapulted the feature-length movie, called "Amazing China" in English and released March 2, into the ranks of the country's biggest box-office earners, with state media saying it was already the country's highest-grossing "documentary" ever. The feature, produced by state broadcaster CCTV and a government film group, fawns over China's achievements in science, technology, industry, and poverty reduction since Xi took power in 2012, and the mobilisation of movie-goers underlines his increasing dominance of public life. "Most of us are from a state tobacco company. We all came together," said a woman who was among hundreds of viewers at a Shanghai cinema that was, unusually for a weekday, sold out. "It's .
Indian film market has same potential as China: Aamir Khan
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, whose films have got unprecedented attention in China, says the Indian movie market also has the same potential but it needs the right infrastructure to garner huge numbers at the box office.
Harsh conditions no bar for Neha Dhupia on 'Roadies Extreme'
Actor Neha Dhupia says her love for adventure made her come back to "Roadies" even if it meant facing extreme situations. She will be back on MTV's "Roadies Extreme" this season as a gang leader alongside Nikhil Chinapa, Raaftar and Prince Narula. "It's amazing. I love being on the show and I love spending so much time here. This is my third year on the 'Roadies' journey. And 'Roadies Extreme' is definitely extreme for me. Living in a tent and doing all the things that I never imagined. So yes, it has been interesting and it is an experience that even money can't buy. "The conditions are hard sometimes and we are out of our comfort zones, but having said that, I don't think any of that is going to stop us," Neha told PTI. The 37-year-old actor is not averse to any platform and feels comfortable starring in films as well as doing Roadies on TV. She also has a hit podcast to her credit. Neha says her podcast, NoFilterNeha, is not just another talk show where people come to discuss ...
Narendra Jha: A talent that remained divorced from stardom
The last dialogue we ever heard Narendra say on-screen was: "Life is unpredictable. Who knows about the next Friday?"
Eddie Murphy to star in 'Twins' sequel, says Schwarzenegger
Eddie Murphy has joined the cast of the "Twins" sequel, confirms actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Want to leave viewers with sense of hate: 'Omerta' director
"Omerta" director Hansal Mehta, who unveiled the gritty trailer of the film here on Wednesday, says his idea behind making an "uncomfortable film" is to make the audience face the truth.
Indian film 'Halkaa' bags award at Montreal fest
Indian filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda's "Halkaa", which had its world premiere at the 21st Festival International du Film Pour Enfants de Montreal Film (FIFEM), has bagged the Grand Prix de Montreal at the gala.
Big B had back and shoulder injury but he is fine now: Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan today revealed that his "Thugs of Hindostan" co-star Amitabh Bachchan suffered shoulder and back injury, but is doing well now. "I shot with him last night. He has problem in the back and shoulder as he has a lot of action sequences in the film. After a long time audience will get to see him doing action. So definitely it is a challenging film for him. But he is coping up well. "There are times when you have physical problems. He has injury on the shoulder and back. Day before yesterday he had lot of problem but he is better now," Aamir said at a press conference here. The superstar, who is celebrating his 53rd birthday today, has flown in from Jodhpur where he was shooting for the Vijay Krishna Acharya-directed movie. Aamir said it was a special moment for him to get birthday wishes from Bachchan. "I was so much lost while shooting that I forgot the time. Suddenly his booming voice come on the mic and he wished me in front of everyone. I was happy. I was wishing he should .