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Pankaj Tripathi's 'Mango Dreams' to release via Netflix
Pankaj Tripathi's "Mango Dreams" will release on online streaming app Netflix, and the actor is confident it will fetch a large audience.
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Dowdle brothers developing Dorothy Kilgallen Project
John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle are developing a project about columnist Dorothy Kilgallen, whose own investigation into the assassination of John F Kennedy criticised the findings of the Warren Report. Dowdle brothers, who created the recent Paramount Network series "Waco", have optioned Mark Shaw's true-crime novel "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What's My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen", according to The Hollywood Reporter. "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much" centers on a legal analyst telling the story of Kilgallen while providing new evidence surrounding her untimely death. Kilgallen was conducting an in-depth investigation probes into the assassination of President John F Kennedy, but was found dead in her apartment in 1965. Though initially ruled an accidental overdose, her death has remained suspicious for some, including Shaw. The writers will also draw from Shaw's in-progress follow-up, "Denial of Justice: Dorothy Kilgallen, Abuse of ..
Sequels give you luxury to experiment with other films: Ranjan
"Pyaar Ka Punchnama" director Luv Ranjan, whose film "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" has become a hit at the box office, believes sequels work as a safety net, giving a filmmaker the luxury to experiment with other stories. He has already come up with a sequel to "Punchnama" and hopes to bring its third part soon, provided he has a good story. "Sequels are part of your safety net and they give you the luxury to experiment with other films and yet maintain the commercial viability. I don't mind taking ahead both the films. But 'Sonu Ke...' has just released so it is too early to make it," he told PTI. Ranjan said he would not make the third part of "Punchnama' in haste as it will ruin the franchise. "Sequels are today considered a safe proposition. But I would rather not make a sequel than making a bad one. "The next part has to surpass or match up to the first two parts, otherwise, it is like killing the franchise. I will do the third part only when I have a right story. We have not started
2-day festival deliberating democracy begins March 17
Come Saturday and the city will be hosting a two-day festival discussing developmental dialogues relevant to democracy in the country. Titled 'Festival of Democracy', organised by Anjaneya Seva Samiti in collaboration with Talk India Foundation, it will hold discussions about vivid aspects of the nation ranging from politics to cinema. "The festival will be a platform to discuss substantive dialogue about vivid aspects of the nation, including politics, literature, art, health, sports, education, cinema and others," said Sudhir Soni, one of the organiser. Eminent personalities from across the country are expected to take part in the event which includes former MP CP Joshi, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Delhi Power Minister Satyendra Jain and AAP leader Ashutosh Gupta. "The festival will have six diverse set of sessions and speakers," Soni said. The free entry event will also be hosting a musical performance by eminent artistes on March 17.
Nina Dobrev joins CBS comedy 'Fam'
Actor Nina Dobrev is set to play the lead role in CBS comedy pilot "Fam". The show will mark the former "Vampire Diaries" star's first series-regular role since she departed the CW drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Fam" revolves around a woman whose dreams of an upstanding life with her new fiance and his upstanding family are dashed when her younger train-wreck half-sister comes to live with her to escape their train wreck of a father. Corinne Kingsbury has penned the script and is also executive producing the CBS Television Studios multicamera comedy. Scott Ellis is directing the pilot.
Bobby Deol joins 'Housefull 4' star cast
Actor Bobby Deol is set to reunite with his "Ajnabee" co-star Akshay Kumar in "Housefull 4". The Sajid Nadiadwala-produced film revolves around the theme of reincarnation and also features Riteish Deshmukh. "I am really looking forward to collaborating with both the Sajids (director Sajid Khan and the producer). I've always wanted to work with Sajid Nadiadwala and finally it's happening. Akshay and I share a great rapport and it will be fun working with him again. Housefull 4 is a big franchise and I can't wait for the film to start," Bobby said in a statement. Besides "Housefull 4", Bobby is reuniting with father Dharmendra and elder brother Sunny for "Yamla Pagla Deewana - Phir Se" and is a part of "Race 3", which features Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Saqib Salem and Daisy Shah. The film is currently being shot in Abu Dhabi.
I'm a feminist: Michael Caine
Veteran actor Michael Caine says he is a feminist and "agrees" with the women who are campaigning for more "freedom" and equal rights. "Women want more freedom and I agree with that. I am a big feminist," Caine said. The 84-year-old actor, however, does not believe that the gender pay gap issue exists in Hollywood, reported Femalefirst. "I worked with Elizabeth Taylor and I got about ten per cent of the money she got. I never realised women were underpaid. I worked with Jane Fonda, and they all got more money than me or the same," he said.
Mel B hints at Spice Girls 'doing stuff together'
Singer Mel B says the Spice Girls will be "doing stuff together" amid rumours of the band's upcoming reunion and speculation that it could happen at Prince Harry and Meghan Markles wedding.
Not become a full-time politician: Rajinikanth
Megastar Rajinikanth on Tuesday said he has still not become a full-time politician and his ongoing spiritual trip to the Himalayas was to "realise oneself".
Mumbai HC refuses interim relief to Ranveer, Arjun in AIB event row
The Bombay High Court today refused to grant any interim relief to actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor on an FIR filed against them and some other film personalities in 2015 for allegedly using obscene and abusive language during the comedy event 'AIB Knockout'. A bench of justices R M Savant and Sarang Kotwal directed the actors' lawyer to first serve a copy of their plea to one of the complainants in the case, activist Santosh Dundkar. The actors had urged the court to direct, by way of an interim relief, the Pune and Mumbai police to refrain from taking any coercive action against them. The bench, however, said it will consider the prayer only after the complainant was provided a copy of the petition, and scheduled the matter for further hearing on April 3. On December 20, 2014, Singh and Kapoor, along with 10 other celebrities, including Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone, and members of the AIB team, had performed at a charity event in Worli area here. The video of the event was ...
Manoj Kumar-Sadhana's 'Woh Kaun Thi' remake in works
Popular psychological thriller, "Woh Kaun Thi?", featuring yesteryear diva Sadhana and veteran actor Manoj Kumar, is set to get a remake. KriArj Entertainment has acquired the rights of the 1964 film from NN Sippy. The remake will also feature two iconic songs from the original film "Naina barse rimjhim" and "Lag ja gale se" crooned by legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. "The minute we acquired the remake rights we thought of the songs. These two songs form the backbone of 'Woh Kaun Thi'. The film cannot be imagined without those songs. "It is a classic timeless film with the epitome of beauty Sadhana ji, Lata ji and the great actor Manoj Kumarj who are true legends. This is the mark of respect and a tribute to them and the kind of film we had in that era," producer Prernaa Aroma said in a statement. The original was directed by Raj Khosla. The makers are yet to rope in the lead cast and director for the remake.
Better to laugh at political situation than cry about it: Ashwni Dhir
Ashwni Dhir believes in dealing with issues with a good laugh -- and that's what he intends to do with his show "Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai". The filmmaker says people should talk about politics and issues around it more often.
Kumar Sanu's son wants to bring back melody in songs
Singer Kumar Sanu's son Jaan, who has recreated the veteran singer's hit track "Dil mera churaya kyun", wants to bring back the melody that once ruled Bollywood in new-age songs.
Akhilesh condemns Agrawal's comment on Jaya Bachchan
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav today condemned Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Agrawal's comment that the party had denied him a ticket to the Upper House for someone "who used to dance in films". Agrawal, who lost out to actor-politician Jaya Bachchan in the race for re-nomination to the Upper House, quit the SP and joined the BJP yesterday. In a tweet, Yadav said, "We condemn the BJP and Naresh Agrawal for his derogatory statement against Jaya Bachhan. This is an insult to every Indian woman and the film industry. If the BJP really respects women, then it should immediately take action against him. The women's commission should also look into it." Agrawal, who has courted controversies with his statements in the past as well, made the remarks yesterday in the presence of BJP leaders, including Union minister Piyush Goyal, at a press conference held at the party headquarters. "For someone who used to dance in films, act in films, I was denied a ticket (for the Rajya Sabha). I did ...
Sharon Stone defends James Franco, calls allegations 'appalling'
Hollywood star Sharon Stone has defended actor James Franco calling the sexual harassment allegations against him "appalling". Stone, who played a small role in Franco's "The Disaster Artist", said while she applauds #MeToo efforts to dismantle Hollywood's longstanding culture of protecting powerful, predatory men, she also denounces what she sees as the unjust persecution of some male celebrities without "due process". "I'm appalled with what's happening with him," Stone, 59, said in an interview with Marc Maron on "WTF" podcast. "He's the loveliest, kindest, sweetest, most elegant, nicest..." she added. After Franco won a Golden Globe for best actor in January, while wearing a Time's Up pin at the awards ceremony, he was accused by at least five women of sexually inappropriate behaviour. Four of the accusers who shared their allegations with the Los Angeles Times were Franco's former film school students, while a fifth said Franco was her mentor.
Bollywood thriller 'Woh Kaun Thi?' to be remade
The 1964 Bollywood classic "Woh Kaun Thi?", featuring Sadhana and Manoj Kumar, is set to get a remake as its official rights have been acquired by KriArj Entertainment.
'Black Panther' effect in travel searches
The success of "Black Panther" is getting translated into travel searches with Wakanda Park in Menomonie getting into the wish list of many travellers, according to a survey.
Naresh Agrawal regrets comments on Jaya Bachchan
Samajwadi Party former leader Naresh Agrawal on Tuesday expressed regret for calling actress and politician Jaya Bachchan a "mere film dancer" while joining the BJP on Monday.
Kristen Bell, Josh Gad reunite for animated series
"Frozen" co-stars Kristen Bell and Josh Gad will star in a new animated series.