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Ananya Birla unveils 'Hold on'
Singer Ananya Birla has unveiled "Hold on", a song inspired by people who have faced adversity in relationships but retained their faith in trust and love.
SRK's dark selfie disturbs Katrina (Movie Snippets)
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his "Zero" co-star Katrina Kaif is disturbed by his latest dark selfie.
Feel at home in Egypt: Amjad Ali Khan
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, who performed at the Arab Music Institute here, said there are many cultural and musical similarities between India and Egypt. The event, which was a part of the Mega cultural festival India by the Nile, was attended by many music enthusiasts from Egypt. Ambassador of India Sanjay Bhattacharyya and other dignitaries were also present at the concert. "I feel at home in Cairo. Music of Egypt and India have many similarities. There is a historical connection between Arabic music, Egyptian music and Indian music. We have so much in common," he said. The sarod maestro, who had earlier performed in Egypt in 1978 and in the 1990. "Music does not belong to any religion like flowers, air, water, fragrance and colours. But every religion needs music to express your emotions and feelings. Music is a precious gift of God. "With sarod, I don't deal with language because through sound I cannot manipulate. If I'm out of tune, you'll know. Other types of music are .
Always loved working with new singers, composers: Mohit Suri
Director Mohit Suri says he has always loved working with new singers, songwriters and composers.
Web series good for experimenting: Arjit Taneja
Actor Arjit Taneja, who became a household name after featuring in the show "Kumkum Bhagya", says a web series is good for experimenting with roles and projects.
'Hate Story IV': Femme fatale shines in this revenge saga (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: "Hate Story IV"; Director: Vishal Pandya; Cast: Urvashi Rautela, Vivan Bhatena, Karan Wahi, Ihana Dhillon and Gulshan Grover; Rating: ***
HC refuses to entertain PIL for probe into Sridevi's death
The Delhi High Court today refused to entertain a PIL for a probe into the recent death of veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi, saying the authorities in India and Dubai have already looked into the incident. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar dismissed the petition which had claimed that the actor's death was a matter of national interest. The plea was moved by Uttar Pradesh native Sunil Singh who claims to have acted in and directed a few movies and runs cinemas and visual-effect studios. He has said in his petition that he was in Dubai on a family vacation from February 20 to February 26 when he came to know of Sridevi's death. The actor had died on February 24 due to accidental drowning in her hotel bathtub. The petitioner has alleged that on enquiries made by him from the hotel staff, officials of the hospital where the 54-year-old actor was taken and others associated with the matter, he had reeived information which was contrary to what was ...
Sufi singer Pyarelal of Wadali Brothers dead
Noted Punjabi Sufi singer Pyarelal, the younger of the two famed Wadali Brothers, died here on Friday following cardiac arrest. He was 75.
Levi's Celebrates Women change makers with #IShapeMyWorld Season 3
This International Women's Day, Levi's® celebrates the power of women and their determination to inspire change, with the third edition of its successful #IShapeMyWorld campaign.The stories featured in the last two seasons have touched hearts and have helped the campaign take the shape of a movement that unites diverse women - by inspiring them with powerful stories of unstoppable women who have shaped their world on their own terms.Award-winning actress Parvathy T K has been viciously trolled and threatened on various online platforms for questioning misogyny in her craft, cinema - and its impact on the audience. Her story is one of resilience in her fight towards challenging the status quo, in the effort to make a better world for women around her.In her journey from a homemaker to a celebrity Chef, Shipra Khanna has redefined her world by transforming a passion into a very successful career.Against the background of a difficult and unhappy domestic life, she turned her life around .
'Supernatural' set for 'Scooby-Doo' crossover
The "Supernatural" team is set to meet the Mystery Gang of "Scooby-Doo" in "Scoobynatural", but it won't be a regular Scooby-Doo cartoon.
Jahnu Barua's 'Ajeyo' to open film fest by CHRI
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Jahnu Barua's drama "Ajeyo" will open the second edition of 'Matter of Right(s)', a two-day film festival by Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) here on March 13.
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles to remember Sridevi
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) festival will pay homage to Bollywood diva Sridevi by screening one of her biggest hits "Chandni". The festival will open on April 11 with "In the Shadows", starring Manoj Bajpayee as a reclusive shopkeeper who vows to rescue his young neighbor from abuse at the hands of his father. The film also features Ranvir Shorey, Neeraj Kabi, Shahana Goswami. Rima Das' "Village Rockstars" will close the five-day-long movie extravaganza on April 15. This year the festival will feature four world premieres, three North American premieres, two US premieres, and 14 Los Angeles premieres. "This year's lineup is a testament to the rich variety of genre, style and skill that exists within the Indian filmmaking community. We're enormously proud to present this collection of exciting, inspiring, and challenging stories that are sure to make for a thrilling festival experience," IFFLA's Director of Programming Mike Dougherty said in a statement. Hansal ...
'3 Storeys': Mediocre tales narrated craftily (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "3 Storeys"; Director: Arjun Mukherjee; Cast: Richa Chadha, Pulkit Samrat, Renuka Shahane, Sharman Joshi, Masumeh Makhija, Ankit Rathi and Aisha Ahmad; Rating: **1/2
'Dil Juunglee': A light and frothy entertainer (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: "Dil Juunglee"; Director: Aleya Sen; Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Saqib Saleem, Abhilash Thapliyal, Nidhi Singh, Ayesha Kaduskar and Srishti Shrivastava; Rating: ***
Jeremy Clarkson to host 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' reboot
Jeremy Clarkson is all set to host the UK version of the iconic show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'.In honour of its 20th anniversary, the show will air seven special episodes across the week.Confirming his new hosting gig, the former 'Top Gear' host, as reported by Metro, said, "I have always loved the show and am thrilled to be involved with its re-birth."I'm a big fan of quiz shows and I'm looking forward to hosting this iconic TV show and hopefully making a few millionaires."Clarkson will be seen asking the questions in place of original host Chris Tarrant.
Dwayne Johnson teaches daughter value of girl power
Actor Dwayne Johnson is teaching his two-year-old daughter the value of girl power, after she faced a health scare.
I have many regrets in life: 'Homeland' star
Jake Weber is living a life with many personal and professional regrets. The English actor says he has hurt people and wishes to undo his mistakes.
Lily James in talks for Danny Boyle comedy
Actor Lily James is in negotiations to star in Danny Boyle's upcoming comedy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the yet untitled film is musically-themed and set in the 1960s or '70s, Richard Curtis has written the script for the project being produced by Universal Studios. Curtis and Boyle will also serve as the producers. Last year James appeared in "Baby Driver" and "Darkest Hour".
When I made 'Guzaarish' on euthanasia, there was hue and cry: Bhansali
After the Supreme Court announced on Friday that a person has the "right to die with dignity" in case of an irreversible stage of terminal illness, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who tackled the theme of euthanasia in "Guzaarish", has recounted that the subject had sparked a hue and cry when the movie released in 2010.