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Amitabh Bachchan's tribute to mothers with new song 'Maa'

A new song 'Maa' by Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to all mothers on Mother's Day.The legend announced the song on his Twitter handle. "Tomorrow on Mother's Day a small tribute under Shoojit Sircar's creation, Anuj Garg's music, his son's voice, lyrics by Puneet Sharma .. and my voice!".The heartwarming song is a montage paying homage to our mothers and begins with a slideshow of monochrome pictures of brave and inspiring mothers along with their year of birth and death.Fans can catch a glimpse of the 'Pink' actor with his mother, Teji Bachchan in a black and white frame. Amitabh is seen as a boy, dressed in formals while his mother is seen in a saree.The soulful song ends with a note which reads, "Tum Aaj Bhi Mere Paas Ho...Maa. (Even today you are close to me..maa) which will touch your heart and bring out the emotional side of you.The Big B and Master Yajat Garg have lent their voices to the song penned by Puneet Sharma and composed by Anuj Garg.Meanwhile, on the work front, Amitabh

SBI's exposures to IL&FS, Jet provided for: Chairman

State-run State Bank of India (SBI) has an exposure of about Rs 1,600 crore in Jet Airways which adds just 7 basis points (bps) to the bank's gross non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans) SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said on Friday, dismissing the country's largest lender's exposure in the now-grounded airline as of any concern.

Big B, Shoojit Sircar join hands for 'Maa'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar have come together to pay tribute to mothers through a special montage video titled "Maa".

Karan Oberoi moves bail application

Actor-singer Karan Oberoi on Friday moved a bail application at a Sessions Court here, a day after he was sent to judicial custody on charges of raping and blackmailing a woman.

Adidas launches campaign to inspire warrior in women

Sports is growing rapidly in India and with multiple accolades received by young athletes in the recent past, the world is taking notice of India as a powerhouse of sporting talent. This development has sparked a strong sense of interest towards pursuing sports as a career choice among today's youth, especially women.

Karan Wahi in different zone in 'Newborn Mother'

Actor Karan Wahi says he is in a "different zone" in the upcoming short film "Newborn Mother".

Angad thanks Neha for accepting him with imperfections

It's been a year since actor Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia got married. Angad took to social media on his anniversary on Friday to thank his wife and actress Neha for accepting him with all the imperfections.

Karisma, Ranbir and I have taken RK Studios' legacy ahead through our work: Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan believes the legacy of her family banner, R K Studios, which was recently sold to a realty firm, is not limited to a piece of land. Realty firm Godrej Properties last week announced that it has acquired the iconic R K Studios' land in Chembur, Mumbai, where it would develop mixed-use project housing luxury flats and retail space. When asked about the development, Kareena told reporters, "The legacy of RK has already been taken ahead with girls like Karisma and I. Now we have Ranbir." "Through our work and performances, the legacy is being taken ahead. Hopefully, our kids will also take it ahead," she added. The Indian Film and Television Director's Association (IFTDA) recently appealed to the realtor to build a Raj Kapoor Museum, its founder, on the site of the studio. Raj Kapoor built the studio in 1948 and directed and produced several projects under its banner over the next few decades, the last one being Rishi Kapoor's "Aa Ab Laut Chalen" in 1999. Kareena will

Dhanush completes 17 years in Tamil cinema, thanks fans

Dhanush, who made his acting debut with 2002 Tamil film "Thulluvatho Ilamai", on Friday took to Twitter to thank his fans via an emotional post on the occasion of completing 17 years in Tamil filmdom.

Plan to bring 'Singham', 'Simmba' and 'Sooryavanshi' in one film: Ajay Devgn

Director Rohit Shetty is working on bringing together his popular cop dramas -- "Singham", "Simmba" and "Sooryavanshi" --in one film, says Ajay Devgn. Devgn played the lead role in 2011 "Singham" and its sequel in 2014. Ranveer Singh featured in "Simmba" and now Akshay Kumar is set to feature in "Sooryavanshi". Both Devgn and Akshay had a cameo in "Simmba". "There is a plan to make a cop universe film with 'Singham', 'Simmba' and 'Sooryavanshi'. That will be an altogether different film. We are building it up. We need to get a right script and we are working towards it. 'Singham' and 'Simmba' have become 'desi' superheroes and now 'Sooryavanshi'. Getting all three is a great idea," Devgn said in an interview here. The 50-year-old actor will also have a cameo in "Sooryavanshi". "Yes I have a cameo in it," he said. Devgn, who is also set to appear alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Luv Ranjan's film, which is set to release during Christmas next year and will clash with Aamir's "Lal Singh ...

Prominent Russian journalist and critic of Putin dies at 59

A prominent Russian journalist whose TV reports changed between acclaiming President Vladimir Putin to scathing criticism has died. He was 59. The Govorit Moskva radio station said on Friday that its editor-in-chief, Sergei Dorenko, died of internal bleeding after an aorta rupture. Earlier, media reports said Dorenko lost consciousness while riding his motorbike in Moscow. Dorenko, who was often referred to as "TV killer" for his ability to take down the most popular politicians, was one of the central figures behind Putin's rise to power. The TV reporter rose to prominence in the late 1990s with his muck-raking TV show against the then-Moscow mayor, Yuri Luzhkov, and former prime minister Yevgeny Primakov. Both were considered to be strong contenders for the Russian presidency and were more popular at the time than Putin. Putin was appointed prime minister less than six months before Boris Yeltsin stepped down, paving the way for the former chief of the intelligence agency FSB to ...

Anne Hathaway receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actress Anne Hathaway has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea to regulate Netflix, Amazon Prime Video content

The Supreme Court Friday asked for the Centre's response on a plea seeking guidelines to regulate the functioning of online media streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video which display "uncertified and sexually explicit" content. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna issued notices to the ministries of broadcasting, law and communications on an appeal challenging the February 8 order of the Delhi High Court order which had dismissed it. The high court had rejected the petition by NGO, Justice For Rights Foundation, after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had informed it that online platforms are not required to obtain any licence from it. The plea, filed through advocate H S Hora in the apex court, said these online web platforms are functioning in India without obtaining licence which has been admitted by the ministries concerned in their affidavit filed before the high court on February 4. "The said online platforms are displaying

Pennywise more vicious in 'It: Chapter Two': Bill Skarsgard

Actor Bill Skarsgard who returns as the horror entity Pennywise the Dancing Clown in "It: Chapter Two", says the character has evolved a lot since the last film and has become more scary. Skarsgard first played the part in Andy Muschietti's 2017 horror blockbuster "It" and is now back for the second instalment, which is set to release in September this year. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 28-year-old actor said, "He's been doing this forever really, so he doesn't change in the sense that you would look differently. He looks however he wants to look for any particular prey at the time, but I do think there's a change." In the first part, Pennywise was shown as a ghost which feeds on people's worst fears, exploiting this emotion to his advantage but he was ultimately defeated by the Loser's Club. "The arc of the first movie is that he, for the first time, experiences fear himself. His last line -- 'Fear...' -- is him experiencing it for the first time, and he's sort of ..

Dhanush completes 17 years in film industry

It has been a "roller-coaster of a career", says national award winning actor Dhanush who completed 17 years in the film industry Friday, as he reminisced about his journey starting with the blockbuster debut movie 'Thulluvadho Ilamai.' "Thulluvadho Ilamai released on May 10, 2002, the day that would change my life forever. Has it really been 17 years," Dhanush said in a statement. The artiste, who has handled a gamut of roles, said he started off as a "clueless young boy" who forayed into stardom. "It feels like yesterday that you (fans) opened your hearts to the clueless young boy who didn't even know if he had it in him to become an actor, let alone a star," he said. Expressing his gratitude to fans and others for reposing faith in him, Dhanush said they had stood by him through "good times and bad, hits and flops, success and failures." "I am not a perfect person, but your unconditional faith drives to push myself harder," the versatile artiste, who crooned the ...

Kristin Scott Thomas to star in Netflix's 'Rebecca' adaptation

Kristin Scott Thomas has joined Ben Whealtely's crew for the adaptation of "Rebecca", based on Daphne Du Maurier classic gothic tale. The Oscar-nominated actor will portray the antagonist opposite Lily James and Armie Hammer in the film, the streaming giant said in a statement. The Du Maurie's 1983 novel revolves around a newly wed young woman, who has to deal with the demons of her husband's dark past and struggles against the lingering presence of his dead first wife, an elusive, 'Rebecca', as she finds herself in his imposing family estate set on the English coast. The screenplay has been written by Jane Goldman, whose previous credits include films such as "Kingsman" series and "X-Men" franchise. The project will be produced by Working Title's Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Nira Park. It is set to start shooting in this summer in the UK and France. "Rebecca" was previously adapted for the screen by celebrated filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock back in 1940, featuring Lawrence Olivier and ...

Taylor Swift opens up about 'GoT-inspired' album 'Reputation'

Pop star Taylor Swift a self-confessed huge fan of 'Game of Thrones' revealed that the TV series heavily inspired 'Reputation' her sixth studio album.The 29-year-old said she began binge-watching the HBO series in 2016, around the time when she was working on 'Reputation,' Entertainment Weekly said.Swift revealed how she managed to stay away from spoilers during that time."I can avoid pretty much any information. For a couple of years, every time I'd see my name in print, I'd throw the phone. If you can avoid your own presence, spoilers are easy," she said.Although the singer began watching the show for pleasure, her interest soon made its way into her life in different ways. The dark and twisted world of George R.R. Martin, she said, began to infiltrate her music."So much of my imagination was spent on Game of Thrones," she said."At the time, I was making 'Reputation' and I didn't talk about it in interviews, so I didn't reveal that a lot of the songs were influenced by the ...

Second chapter of 'It' to open in India in September

Actor Bill Skarsgard's "It: Chapter Two" will release in India on September 6.

Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma are engaged

Actress Hilary Duff and her singer beau Matthew Koma are now engaged.

Kareena Kapoor Khan makes pledge for Mother's Day

Ahead of Mother's Day on May 12, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, a mother to a boy, pledged to save the life of every newborn by creating awareness on child healthcare and immunisation here on Friday.