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It's media's job to ask questions: Annu Kapoor on Sridevi's death
Hours before the last rites of veteran actress Sridevi, Bollywood actor Annu Kapoor on Wednesday justified the media coverage on Sridevi's death and said that it was media's job to ask question."It's media's job to ask questions, it's people's call if they want to throw it in the dustbin or not. At this moment, family is in a lot of pain," Annu told ANI at Celebration Sports Club, where the condolence meet for the actress is being held."Daughters have lost their mother at such a young age. We should pray for them," he added.Not just celebrities and film personalities, the grieving fans of Sridevi have also lined up at Celebration Sports Club since morning.Earlier in the day, actor Ritiesh Deshmukh took to Twitter and expressed his views on the media coverage over Sridevi's death."It's a bloody circus. Some of the TV channels have dug new lows for themselves. Let's give #Sridevi Ji & her family the dignity & respect they deserve," he tweeted.The veteran actress passed away on ..
Annu Kapoor criticises media coverage on Sridevi's death
Hours before the last rites of veteran actress Sridevi, Bollywood actor Annu Kapoor on Wednesday criticised the 'insensitive' media coverage on Sridevi's death and said media shows what people want to see."It's media job to ask questions, it's people's call if they want to throw it in the dustbin or not. At this moment, family is in a lot of pain," Annu told ANI at Celebration Sports Club, where the condolence meet for the actress is being held."Daughters have lost their mother at such a young age. We should pray for them," he added.Not just celebrities and film personalities, the grieving fans of Sridevi have also lined up at Celebration Sports Club since morning.Earlier in the day, actor Ritiesh Deshmukh took to Twitter and expressed his views on the media coverage over Sridevi's death."It's a bloody circus. Some of the TV channels have dug new lows for themselves. Let's give #Sridevi Ji & her family the dignity & respect they deserve," he tweeted.The veteran actress passed .
Jennifer Lawrence says getting nude for 'Red Sparrow' was her 'choice'
Actor Jennifer Lawrence has defended her to decision to do nude scenes for "Red Sparrow", saying she felt it fit in the narrative of the film. The 27-year-old actor plays the Russian prima ballerina turned Soviet operative Dominika Egorova in the Francis Lawrence-directed film, which is based on a best-selling novel by former C.I.A. agent Jason Matthews. "'Red Sparrow' really scared the hell out of me because I get nude. I tried to do the movie without nudity but realized it just wouldn't be right to put the character through something that I, myself, am not willing to go through," Lawrence said. The "Mother!" actor, who was a victim of the 2014 phone hack in which her private nude photos were leaked to the internet, said she feared backlash for her choice. "My biggest fear was that people would say, 'Oh, how can you complain about the hack if you're going to get nude anyway?'," Lawrence told Vanity Fair. Lawrence said that the movie presented her an opportunity to reclaim her sexual .
Assamese film 'Ishu' explores horrors of witch-hunting
The story of director Utpal Borpujari's debut film "Ishu" may have been told from a child's perspective but it is not a fairytale. The Assamese film, which will be showcased at the ongoing Bengaluru International Film Festival, deals with the demonic custom of witch-hunting prevalent in tribal areas of the country. "You sometimes get a fresh perspective when you try viewing a story through a kid's perspective... How a child can bring about a change through his innocence. "Seeing a child do something you look at yourself imagining how you could have done things differently. Maybe you can still bring out the child in you. Sometimes we become cynical as adults," Borpujari told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing Bengaluru International Film Festival. The film-maker, who is also a film critic and former journalist, added that children's films such as "Harry Potter" series and the most recent "Black Panther" deliver strong, layered messages through their fantasy and ...
I still have a lot to say: Pradeep KP on Gauri Lankesh
She may have been a fierce activist-journalist for many but Gauri Lankesh was a dear friend for film-maker Pradeep KP, who has made a documentary on the slain editor. Pradeep said he was left numb when he received the news of Lankesh's murder on the night of September 5 but he did not want to make a documentary. He changed his mind when he saw people come out in her support. "I didn't want to do it. My crew had started shooting when they reached Gauri's home after the news broke out. The next day when I entered the social media space, I saw this hatred for her from people who didn't even know her. "But when I saw, scores of people coming forward in protests for Gauri, I thought I should make the film," he said while addressing a full-house screening of "Our Gauri" at the 10th BIFFES last evening. The film, which begins with people protesting against the killing and is then interspersed with interviews of people close to Lankesh both personally and professionally, was showcased under ..
Sridevi's body kept for 'darshan'at Mumbai sports club
Sridevi's fans were seen queuing up outside Celebrations Sports Club near her residence in Lokhandwala, where her body is kept for 'darshan' (public viewing), to pay their last respects to the Bollywood diva. Long queues of fans holding flowers in their hands and chanting prayers were seen as the body of the actor was brought to the venue at 9 am along with an entourage of family members. Nearly 200 policemen were present at the venue to keep the crowd in check. While the gates for the general public opened after 10 am,fans from across the country started queuing up to pay their last respects to the "Chandni" star since 6 in the morning. "We thought we would be the first ones to come but people had already reached the venue, around 6 in the morning. I am here because I want my son and daughter to see what a legend Sridevi was," said 45-year-old city resident Sunil Raghavan. People have come from as far as Karnataka and Chennai to catch the last glimpse of their screen idol. Among the .
Facebook unveils local news accelerator for publishers
To help "metro newspapers" take their digital subscription business to a new level, Facebook has launched a local news accelerator for news publishers.
Adam Scott confirmed for season two of 'Big Little Lies'
Actor Adam Scott has been confirmed to return for the second season of the hit HBO drama "Big Little Lies". The "Parks and Recreation" alum played the role of Ed Mackenzie, the bearded husband of Reese Witherspoon's character Madeline. Season two will see Ed being "forced to confront major challenges in his marriage with Madeline", reported Variety. Earlier, HBO had confirmed that actors Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz were also returning for the second season of the show. Dern will reprise her role of Renata Klein for which she bagged an Emmy and a Golden Globe, while Woodley will be back in the character of Jane Chapman. Kravitz will reprise her role of Bonnie Carlson. The studio had also announced that multiple Oscar-winning actor Meryl Streep was cast in the show. She will play the character of Mary Louise Wright.
Alec Baldwin to host new talk show
Actor Alec Baldwin will host a new TV show for the ABC network. The new show, "Sundays with Alec Baldwin" has been given an eight episode order by the network and will feature one-on-one conversations with some of the most interesting people from American pop culture. A sneak peak of the new show will air on March 4, right after the Academy Awards ceremony, the network said in a press release. It will feature in-depth interviews with Baldwin's longtime friend Jerry Seinfeld and "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kate McKinnon. "I'm excited about this show and grateful to ABC for taking a chance on me in what is, admittedly, a crowded field. "I've enjoyed doing my podcast for WNYC and look forward to the challenge of doing a show on camera," Baldwin said. Baldwin also hosts and executive produces "Match Game" on ABC, and his company, El Dorado Pictures, has a two-year first-look deal with the studio. "Sundays with Alec Baldwin" is produced for ABC by El Dorado Pictures with Jason ...
This man from UP is camping outside Sridevi's residence
As preparations are being made for veteran actor Sridevi's final journey, this visually impaired man from a village in Uttar Pradesh has been camping outside the actor's residence, ever since the news of her demise broke.Soon after hearing of the 54-year old actor's demise, the man, Jatin Valmiki, decided to make his way to Mumbai to pay his respects to the departed soul, not just as an ardent fan, but as someone who was helped by the noted actor."I was given an opportunity to meet Srideviji at an event, where I discussed with her about my brother having a brain tumor. She immediately gave me Rs. 1 lakh and got an additional Rs. 1 lakh waived off from the hospital bill. While I am not a fan of movies, I am here to pay my respects to the actor who is responsible for my brother's recovery. He is alive today only because of her," Jatin told ANI."I know I cannot do anything to pay her back, but I felt I should at least be a part of her final journey. Therefore, when I heard of her demise,
Alicia Vikander shared house with seven people
Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander says before making it big in showbiz, she shared a house with seven people when she moved to London.
Oyelowo excited to show his goofy side
Actor David Oyelowo says he had reserved his goofy side for his children and friends, but is now excited to show it to the world through "Gringo".
I believe in living in the moment: Aditi
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says time is luxury and that she believes in living in the moment.
Goodbye, Queen of hearts!
The nation, with a heavy heart, will bid adieu to noted actor Sridevi, as she embarks on her final journey on Wednesday.The 54-year old actor passed away in Dubai on the night of February 24, where she had gone to attend a wedding with her family.Born as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, Sridevi was known for her iconic roles in Hindi movies like Chandni, Lamhe, Mr India, Chaalbaaz, Nagina, Sadma, and many more.The Padma Shri awardee had also made a mark with her stellar performances in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films.India's 'Chandni' has worked with the who's who of the Indian film fraternity, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor and others.After a 15-year long hiatus, Sridevi returned to films in 2012 with Gauri Shinde's movie 'English Vinglish', which went on to do wonders for her.The news of Sridevi's sudden demise left a void in the hearts of many, including several Bollywood celebs such as Rishi Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Rani ..
I'm a confident actor: Niharica Raizada
Niharica Raizada, who is currently busy with her upcoming film "Total Dhamaal", says that she is a confident actress who believes in her craft.
Turning down a Woody Allen movie would be difficult: Jeff Daniels
Hollywood actor Jeff Daniels has joined the list of handful people in the industry, who are not completely turning their backs on veteran director Woody Allen.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Daniels, who worked with Allen in 'Purple Rose of Cairo', said that it will be really difficult to say no to the legendary director.While talking at an event, the 63-year-old actor, shared, "It's a difficult decision because of 'Purple Rose of Cairo'. That movie will always be a great experience, a great movie for me, and he will always be a great American filmmaker and I got to work with him at the age of 30 and it changed my life."But he made sure that no one took his statement in some other sense. He concluded by saying, "I believe Dylan Farrow".Maenwhile, Sarsgaard, 46, who starred in Allen's 2013 movie 'Blue Jasmine,' praised the director's work but said he wouldn't set his foot on another of Allen's sets because he has "already done a Woody Allen film."Sarsgaard added, "I believe people
Smriti Irani lauds Sridevi's professional brilliance
Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Smriti Irani expressed her condolences to the family of late veteran actor Sridevi, and lauded the superstar's craft and professional brilliance."A legend who brought joy to the lives of millions has been lost. My condolences to her family and homage to her craft and brilliance in terms of her work," Irani told reporters here.The legendary actress passed away in Dubai on February 24, where she was attending a family wedding.Meanwhile, after a long wait, her mortal remains were brought back to Mumbai on Tuesday night.The last rites of the 54-year-old will be conducted on Wednesday.
Sridevi was one and only lady superstar: Bappi Lahiri
Three days after Sridevi's shocking demise in Dubai, condolences from the film fraternity continued to pouring in on Tuesday.
Best-selling British novelist Penny Vincenzi dead at 78
British writer Penny Vincenzi, whose stories of romance, rivalry and family secrets topped best-seller lists, has died. She was 78. Publisher Headline says Vincenzi died peacefully Sunday. The cause of death wasn't given. Vincenzi worked as a journalist before publishing her first novel "Old Sins," in 1989. Her 17 novels and two story collections sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. Her last book, "A Question of Trust," was published in 2017. Her four daughters said in a statement Tuesday that she was "a true trailblazer" who broke down barriers. Fellow novelist Sophie Kinsella said Vincenzi was "like one of her own novels: once you were in her company you didn't want to say goodbye." She is survived by daughters Polly Harding, Sophie Cornish, Emily Gunnis and Claudia Vincenzi.
Social media not a menace: Smriti Irani
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani today said that social media was not a menace, as it gives the people the power to set things right. Irani, speaking at an event here, said social media is based on technology which acts as a great leveller. Irani said social media was not a menace, as people have the power to set things right on such online platforms. She also spoke about the phenomenon of fake news. In the case of newspapers, there is the Press Council of India that deals with things such as fake news if brought to its notice, she said. "If the Council finds that the newspaper had circulated fake news, DAVP (Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity) will stop giving advertisements to it. "The same things do apply to TV and radio channels," the minister said. The taxpayers' money should not be used for circulation of fake news, Irani, who is also the Textiles Minister, said.