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Mirren, McKellen to star in 'The Good Liar'

Actors Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren have been cast as the leads in the drama "The Good Liar".

'The Accidental Prime Minister' to start shooting on March 31

The team of "The Accidental Prime Minister", including Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna, will start filming the project from March 31. Based on the book of the same name, written by former prime minister Manmohan Singh's media adviser Sanjay Baru, the film feature Kher in the lead role. "Exciting days ahead as Akshaye joins the crew. 'The Accidental Prime Minister' begins shooting on March 31 with a fantastic ensemble led by Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna," Hansal Mehta, who is working on the screenpaly of the film, wrote on Twitter. Debutant Vijay Ratnakar Gutte is directing the film, produced by Bohra Brothers.

Kimmel says political opinions cost him commercially

TV show host Jimmy Kimmel says political monologues have cost him commercially.

Bobby Deol to reunite with Akshay Kumar in 'Housefull 4'

Actor Bobby Deol is elated to come on board for the fourth instalment of the "Housefull" franchise due to his "Ajnabee" co-star Akshay Kumar's presence.

Sonam and Dulquer's "Zoya Factor" to release in April next year

Sonam Kapoor and south superstar Dulquer Salmaan are set to star in the big screen adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's bestselling novel "The Zoya Factor". The film will mark Dulquer's Bollywood acting debut. The Fox Star Studios and Adlabs Film project will hit the screens on April 5 next year. "We are very excited to collaborate with Adlabs Films for 'Zoya Factor'. It's a hat-trick for us at Fox Star Studios with Sonam, in the past we had blockbuster films like 'PRDP' and National Award winning film 'Neerja'. We are equally excited to have south superstar Dulquer alongside Sonam," Rucha Pathak, Chief Creative Officer, Fox Star Studios said in a statement. "Tere Bin Laden" director Abhishek Sharma will helming the rom-com, which revolves around a girl named Zoya Solanki, who was born at the moment when India lifted the 1983 World Cup. She meets the Indian Cricket Team through her job as an executive in an advertising agency and ends up becoming a lucky charm for the team in the 2010 ...

Sequels are like safety nets or trump cards: Luv Ranjan

Filmmaker Luv Ranjan, whose "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" has done brisk business at the box office, says he won't venture into a sequel unless he is sure of making it better. He believes the concept of sequels is like a safety net.

Globetrotting muse to define Shyamal-Bhumika's line at AIFW

Designers Shyamal-Bhumika, who have styled the likes of Kangana Ranaut and many more, are going to showcase "A Parisian Symphony" line at the Autumn- winter 2018 edition of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW). Their muse is a "globetrotting, tasteful, powerful, feminine and sophisticated" individual.

'The Accidental Prime Minister' to begin shooting on March 31

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta's "The Accidental Prime Minister" is set to go on the floors on March 31.

Spandan Chaturvedi not part of 'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala'

Child artiste Spandan Chaturvedi will not be seen on TV show "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala" due to date issues.

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck to support inclusion rider

Actors and producing partners Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have announced that they will adopt the inclusion rider agreement in all their future production deals through their Pearl Street company.

Remarks against Jaya Bachchan shameful: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday slammed Rajya Sabha member Naresh Agrawal, who started off his new innings in the BJP with a controversial remark by referring to actress and politician Jaya Bachchan as a "mere film dancer".

Sonam Kapoor's 'The Zoya Factor' to release in April next year

Actress Sonam Kapoor-starrer "The Zoya Factor" is scheduled to release on April 5 next year. The project will also feature Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan.

Withdraw my words, intention was not to hurt anybody: Agrawal

Facing a backlash for belittling actor-politician Jaya Bachchan, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Naresh Agrawal today offered his regrets but said his comments were twisted by the media. Agrawal, who lost out to Bachchan in the race for re-nomination to the upper house and yesterday quit the Samajwadi Party to join the BJP, had said at a press conference that the SP denied him the RS ticket and gave it to somebody who used to dance and act in films. "My intention was not to hurt anybody's sentiments. I regret if my comment has hurt somebody's feelings and withdraw my words," he said today. He also claimed that the media had twisted his comments. His comments invited strong criticism from many BJP leaders, including Sushma Swaraj, who said they were "improper and unacceptable".

Indian Performing Right Society collaborates with Amazon Prime Music, India

The Indian Performing Right Society Limited ("IPRS") announced that it has collaborated with Amazon India in respect of the IPRS music publishing repertoire for Amazon Prime Music in India (for musical and literary works).Amazon India's recently launched ad free music streaming service, Amazon Prime Music, will receive access to the IPRS repertoire of more than a million of works/titles spread across multiple languages, eras and genres of Indian music.IPRS which was granted registration as a Copyright Society by the Government of India in November 2017 under the Copyright Act, 1957 represents more than 4000 Indian Authors, Composers and major Music Publishers which include Saregama, Times Music, Sony, Aditya, Tips Music and Venus. IPRS administers lyrics and musical works as an assignee of its members in respect of communication to the public and mechanical rights in lyrics and musical works.As a Copyright Society, IPRS is also authorised to collect royalty on behalf of its author and

Book signed by Tagore auctioned for USD 700

A signed hardcover copy of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'The King of the Dark Chamber' - the English translation of his famous Bengali play 'Raja' - has been sold for USD 700 at an auction in the US. Signed on a prefatory page in fountain pen by Tagore, the Bolpur edition of the book was published by The Macmillan Company in 1916. The play revolves around a mysterious, unseen, omniscient king, who is both benevolent and efficient. His reluctance towards being seen causes most of the drama in the story, rattling his beautiful wife and the kings of nearby kingdoms. The book was consigned by an American book dealer, according to US-based RR Auction. It was initially expected to fetch USD 500 at the online auction. Tagore became the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. He wrote successfully in all literary genres, but was first and foremost a poet, publishing more than 50 volumes of poetry. Tagore was knighted by the British in 1915, but gave up his knighthood .

'Jane the Virgin' may end with season 5, says Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez, star and executive producer of "Jane the Virign", has hinted that the dramedy will likely end after the fifth season. During the Women To Watch day of panels from Create & Cultivate and Fossil in Austin, Texas, Rodriguez discussed directing, which she tried her hand at in a pivotal season four episode, saying, "When it came to directing 'Jane,' as the star of the show as a woman, as Latina, I was like, 'I need to come so correct that I cannot be denied.'" After calling it "the most incredible experience," Rodriguez said that her episode happened to be "the highest-rated of the season" and she has plans to "do more (directing) next year in our final season." According to The Hollywood Reporter, the CW has not yet made any official announcements or pick-ups for returning shows next season. Rodriguez is also developing a female-driven drama entitled "Femme" and a dramedy about an undocumented immigrant called "Illegal.

Naresh Agrawal regrets for his statement on Jaya Bachchan

Newly-inducted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Naresh Agrawal on Tuesday felt sorry for the inconvenience caused by his statement on Samajwadi Party (SP) member Jaya Bachchan.Talking to media, Agrawal said, "Agar meri kisi baat se kisi ko thes pahuchi hai toh main khed vyakt karta hun. (I am sorry for the inconvenience caused by any of my statement)."While speaking to ANI, he clarified that his intentions were not to hurt anyone."I had said something which was given a different angle by the media. All I can say is that I didn't intend to hurt anyone. I express my regret, if it did hurt anyone. I take back my words," he added.In his initiation ceremony at the BJP headquarters, Naresh Agrawal yesterday said that he was humiliated by the SP as he lost the Rajya Sabha election ticket to veteran actor Jaya Bachchan."My status was reduced to that of a film actor. Because of her, the ticket was not given to me, which I did not find right," he said.Agrawal represents the Hardoi ...

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck to support inclusion riders in future deals

Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have announced that their production company Pearl Street will be adopting an inclusion rider agreement in all their future deals. The inclusion clause aims to promote diversity in casting and crew memberships. The move came a week after Frances McDorrmand sparked interest and support for the term after she concluded her Oscars best actress acceptance speech by saying, "I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen: inclusion rider." The announcement was made via Twitter by actor-producer Fanshen Cox DiGiovanni. "On behalf of Pearl Street Films, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Todd, Drew Vinton and I will be adopting the Inclusion Rider for all of our projects moving forward," Fanshen wrote. Actor Michael B Jordan had also announced last week that he would add an inclusion rider on all projects produced under his Outlier Society Productions banner. In her post, Fanshen praised Jordan's move. "Thank you for always ...

Nicole Kidman, David E Kelley reunite for HBO's 'The Undoing'

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and "Big Little Lies" executive producer David E Kelley are reuniting for new HBO project "The Undoing". The limited series is an adaptation of Jean Hanff Korelitz'' book "You Should Have Known," with Kidman attached to star, reported Deadline. Kelley will executive produce and write the scripts that focus on Grace Sachs (Kidman), a successful therapist who is about to publish her first book when disaster strikes someone dies, her husband goes missing, and her perfect life with her son is turned upside down. "David has created another propulsive series with a fascinating, complicated female role at its center. I'm excited and honoured to continue collaborating with HBO and David E Kelly," said Kidman in a statement. A search for a director for the miniseries is underway. Kidman and Kelley, as well as Reese Witherspoon, are also returning to HBO for a second season of "Big Little Lies".

Vincent Kartheiser joins Fox's new drama pilot

"Mad Men" album Vincent Kartheiser has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Fox's upcoming drama pilot from David Elliot and Danny Strong. The series is set in a law firm that reopens investigations that led to wrongful convictions, with the team putting themselves at risk to exonerate the innocent, reported Variety. In February, Russell Hornsby was cast as male lead Ezekiel "Easy" Boudreau, "a savvy, pragmatic and cool" lawyer employed by the firm. Kartheiser will star as Bodie Quick, described as the intrepid, scrappy and endearing investigator.