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Indrans, Parvathy adjudged as best actors
Actor Indrans and Parvathy today bagged the best actor awards in the male and female categories of the 48th Kerala State Film Awards-2017. Indrans was declared best actor for his memorable performance in the movie 'Aalorukkam', that told the story of an 'Ottanthullal' (poetic dance form of Kerala) artist. Parvathy was chosen as the best actress for her stellar performance in 'Take Off', a film based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in Tikrit in Iraq at the time of conflict in 2014. The awards were announced by Minister for Culture and Law A K Balan at a press conference here today. The best movie award was won by 'Ottamuri Velicham' directed by Rahul Riji Nair while the best director award was given to Lijo Jose Pellissery for the film 'Ee Ma Yau'. Alancier (Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum) and Pauly Valsan (Ee Ma Yau, Ottamuri Velicham) won the awards for the best character roles. Sajeev Pazhoor, a journalist won the award for the best script for the film 'Thondimuthalum ...
There's no affair with Nushrat: Kartik Aaryan
Actor Kartik Aaryan says he shares an "amazing relationship" with his "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" co-star Nushrat Bharucha, but he has clarified that there is "no affair".
I believe in originality: Actor-singer Krrip Suri
Actor Krrip Suri of "Jeet Gayi Toh Piyaa Morre" fame has turned a composer with his first original single "Dil Na Jaane". He says he believes in originality and will not do cover music.
Indrans, Arjunan Master bag top honours at Kerala State Film Awards
In the Malayalam film industry for over three decades, veterans Indrans and music maestro Arjunan Master bagged their first Kerala State Film Awards, announced here on Thursday.
Treated Utkarsh as actor, not son in 'Genius': Anil Sharma
Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who has directed his son Utkarsh's debut movie "Genius", says he was not gentle with him on the sets at all.
'Hindi Medium' books April 4 release in China
"Hindi Medium", starring Irrfan Khan and Pakistani actor Saba Qamar, will release in China on April 4. The film, which released last year, will be screened in China after Bollywood films such as "Dangal" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" opened to rave reviews and massive box office collections. The movie has been produced by Bhushan Kumar (T-Series) and Dinesh Vijan (Maddock Films). T Series made the announcement on Twitter. "After successful outing in India and winning several awards, @irrfank starrer @HindiMediumfilm produced by #BhushanKumar's @TSeries & #DineshVijan's @MaddockFilms will now release in China on 4th April 2018. Directed by #SaketChaudhary. @s_qamarzaman @deepakdobriyal," the tweet read with the poster of the film in Mandarin. The film, directed by Saket Chaudhary, narrates the story of parents who would go to any lengths to enrol their daughter into an English-medium school and be accepted by the society. Also featuring Deepak Dobriyal, Amrita Singh and Tillotama Shome,
Deepika Padukone, Guneet Monga in International Women's Impact Report
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and film producer Guneet Monga have featured in the Variety's International Women's Impact Report 2018.
Farhan dedicates song to ending violence against women, girls
Bollywood actor-singer-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has sung a song "Chulein aasman" for the campaign 'Bas Ab Bahut Ho Gaya', which aims to end violence against women and girls.
Charlize Theron has the mouth of the sailor: David Oyelowo
Actor David Oyelowo has said he was surprised to find out that his "Gringo" co-star Charlize Theron swears like a sailor. The 41-year-old actor also said she is one of the bravest people he knows. "She's pretty foul-mouthed. That's something from day one I was like, 'Wow!' Especially because she's so debonair and elegant, and then she has the mouth of the sailor. "But I love her for the fact that she's always 100 per cent herself. She's one of the bravest people I know," Oyelowo told E! News. When Theron was asked if her co-actor was right, she agreed but said she did not curse in front of her children. "There are variations of it, mother f--ker, f--k you. There are many variations you can go with. "I tend to say it under my breath. I know what my responsibilities are as a parent. It's not like the truck driver comes home. I've definitely stubbed my toe and said s--t or something like that and my kids are like, 'Mom!'" she said. Theron shares son Jackson and daughter August with ...
It's sad people are speculating about Irrfan's health: Kirti
Irrfan Khan's "Blackmail" co-star Kirti Kulhari says she is saddened by the news that the actor has not been keeping well but hopes people give him some privacy by not speculating about his health. Irrfan, one of India's most versatile actors, had said in a statement on March 5 that he was suffering from "a rare disease". Kulhari, who is working with Khan in their upcoming film "Blackmail", says she is concerned about his health but prays for a "good news" from his side soon. "It (the news) makes me sad. The first news came out when we were supposed to meet at the trailer launch. I didn't take that very seriously. I thought ok, he must be unwell. But I'm saddened by it. I honestly don't know the details and I wouldn't want to speculate," Kulhari told PTI. She said so far she has stayed away from getting in touch with Khan directly as she wants to give him his space. "I wouldn't want to be pestering him or his team for anything, for an update. He has made it very clear to everybody ...
'Hindi Medium' to release in China on April 4
Irrfan Khan-starrer "Hindi Medium" will hit the big screens in China on April 4, following the success of movies by Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in the country.
Tiger Shroff is 'choreographer's actor'
Tiger Shroff is an "amazing performer" and is a choreographer's actor, says choreographer Rahul Shetty.
Joaquin Phoenix does not regret turning down MCU roles
Joaquin Phoenix has no regrets about passing over the opportunity to play a superhero character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 43-year-old actor was in negotiations with the Marvel to play the superhero character Doctor Strange in the MCU. But things did not materialise and the role was ultimately bagged by "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch. Now, in a new interview, Phoenix said that everything worked out for the best for everyone. "I think they make some great, fun movies. There's nothing wrong... I'm not a snob and I'm totally fine with... I enjoy those movies sometimes, and I think they keep the f**king industry going in some ways, so I don't have a problem with it at all," Phoenix told Little White Lies. "I think that everybody was, is... I'm trying to figure out how to say this most diplomatically, okay... I think everybody was really happy with how things turned out. All parties were satisfied," he added. The "Her" actor is currently in negotiations with Warner Bros ...
Arundhati Roy, Meena Kandasamy in UK women's fiction prize longlist
Two Indian authors are among 16 from around the world to make the cut for the UKs annual Womens Prize for Fiction longlist released in London today to coincide with the International Women's Day. Arundhati Roy's second work of fiction, 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness', and Meena Kandasamys tale of a violent marriage, 'When I Hit You: Or, A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife', are in the running for the 30,000-pound prize set up to celebrate excellence, originality and accessibility in writing by women in English throughout the world. "What is striking about the list, apart from the wealth of talent, is that women writers refuse to be pigeon-holed. We have searing social realism, adventure, comedy, poetic truths, ingenious plots and unforgettable characters. Women of the world are a literary force to be reckoned with," said Sarah Sands, a BBC editor and chair of the judges. Others on this year's list include British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie for 'Home Fire'; Nicola Barker
Katie Holmes donate $10K to campaign for Ruthie Ann Miles
Actor Katie Holmes has donated USD 10,000 to a fund created to help Tony award winner Ruthie Ann Miles who lost her daughter in an accident. Miles, who is pregnant with her second child, was crossing a street in Brooklyn with her four-year-old daughter, Abigail, when a driver allegedly jumped a red light, killing the child. The 34-year-old actor was checked into the hospital in critical condition but has since stabilized. Celebrities and her fans have been donating to a GoFundMe page created for Miles and her family. Broadway community members including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt and Kristin Chenoweth have also donated. Holmes and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Oscar-winning songwriter of "Coco", have contributed USD 10, 000 each. Keri Russell, who worked with Miles on FX's hit series "The Americans", donated USD 3,000 to her campaign. The fund has till now garnered more than USD 380,000 in donations.
Shoojit Sircar starts work on 'Udham Singh' biopic
While he awaits the release of his next "October", Shoojit Sircar has started shooting a "few clips" of his forthcoming biopic on revolutionary Udham Singh and will soon reveal the cast locked for the movie. The film is based on Singh, who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 massacre of Jallianwala Bagh. "I am making the Udham Singh biopic, I'm already in the process of it, I've started shooting few clips also. The cast has been more or less locked, I'll be letting it out soon," Shoojit told PTI. Earlier, there were reports that Ranbir Kapoor would be playing the title role. Shoojit says he has had cinema-related discussions Ranbir, but not specifically about this film. "... But Ranbir isn't there. We are friends, we played football together so we have meetings together. We talk about cinema and other things, but no. If something happens with Ranbir in the future, I'll let you know," he adds. Starring
Brad Pitt 'healthier, happier'
Actor Brad Pitt is "happier and healthier" since his split from wife and actress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie.
A R Rahman to compose music for 'The Fault In Our Stars' Hindi remake
Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman has signed up for the Bollywood remake of "The Fault In Our Stars". The Hindi adaptation of the 2014 Hollywood romantic saga will be directed by Mukesh Chhabra and produced by Fox Star Studios. The 51-year-old composer, who has scored international projects such as "Slumdog Millionaire", for which he won two Academy Awards and "127 Hours" among others, said he was excited to come aboard the film. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Fox Star Studios and Mukesh Chhabra on many projects in the past and they have all been great experiences. When I heard the narration of their Indian adaptation of 'The Fault In Our Stars' and especially how music is so beautifully woven into the narrative I got quite excited. I am looking forward to creating music for this heart warming venture," Rahman said in a statement. Chhabra, who is making his directorial debut with the film, which stars Sushant Singh Rajput in the lead, said Rahman agreeing to ...
Russell Crowe to hold a 'divorce' auction
Russell Crowe is selling off items that he collected while working on films such as "Gladiator" and "Cinderella Man" in a new auction. The auction, titled "The Art of Divorce", will be held on April 7, which marks the actor's birthday as well as wedding anniversary with ex-wife Danielle Spencer, according to Sotheby Australia. "The sale represents the dispersal of a highly personal collection that was assembled by Crowe over many years, including those shared with his former wife," said Sotheby's. Crowe and Spencer had separated five years ago and their divorce will soon be finalised. "We've been separated over five years now, our divorce should be finalised around the time of the auction. Just as we collaborate on the upbringing of our kids, it's easy for us to work together on something like this," Crowe told Australias Daily Telegraph. "I think she feels the same way I do in regards to just moving on things that help create space for the future," he added. A total of 225 items will
Canadian actress sues film company over injury
Actress Taylor Hickson, who suffered a facial injury when she crashed through a glass door while filming the indie horror movie "Ghostland" in Canada, has filed a lawsuit against the films production company, Incident Productions.