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Celebs keep off political controversies for a reason: SRK
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday said celebrities are not scared of expressing their opinion, but if sometimes they choose to remain silent, it is not without a valid reason.
Kamal arrives in Rameswaram to rousig reception ahead of party
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is set to launch his political party tomorrow, was given a rousing welcome by his supporters when he arrived here today. Haasan is scheduled to set out on a yatra from this island and launch the political party in Madurai, about 170 km from here. His supporters raised slogans "Hail Varungala Muthalvere"(future chief minister) Hail Kamal Haasan" as he arrived here in his native Ramanathapuram district in southern Tamil Nadu. The 62-year old popular actor greeted the gathering outside the hotel where he was staying and said he would speak about everything on his political journey tomorrow. He is expected to address the fishermen after vising former president A P J Abdul Kalam's house here and getting blessings from the late leader's elder brother tomorrow morning. Haasan would also visit the memorial of Kalam here, his fan association sources said. Later, he would leave for Madurai and address public meetings in Ramanathapuram, Manamadurai ..
Cabinet approves India-Israel pact on film co-production
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday retrospectively approved an agreement on film co-production between India and Israel, an official statement said.
Kashmir Editors Guild calls for Kamran Yousuf's release
Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG), an organisation comprising the Valley's prominent newspaper editors, today called for freelance journalist Kamran Yousuf, arrested by the NIA on charges of abetting stone-pelting, to be freed and allowed to resume normal life honourably. "It is high time that Yousuf is permitted to move out of jail and resume his routine and help his mother, the only relation he has, in surviving honourably. His release will contribute to the strengthening of democracy and right to free speech," the guild said in a statement here. The guild reiterated its stand on Yousuf's case that he was a photojournalist freelancing with various media outlets. "The editors sought his early release and have continuously insisted that Yousuf requires a fair trial. It has been a long time since Yousuf's arrest that the investigators have probed almost all angles of his supposed involvement. So far, nothing has been proved as the charge sheet suggests," the guild said. Reacting sharply to ..
Rani Mukherji became an actor by 'default'
Rani Mukherji today said she became an actor by default as it was a decision that was taken by her mother. "I did not decide (to become actor), my mum decided for me. When we were young it was a different generation, unlike what happens today. I was an obedient child. "So I did whatever my mum said, she said become an actor, so I became an actor. She realised my thing (of actor) before me. I became an actor by default. I thank my mum today as I don't think I would be anything else than an actor," Rani said at a promotional event of her upcoming film "Hichki". Rani also advocated that girls these days should learn self defense techniques and said she would want her daughter Adira to take up both boxing and dancing. "I believe today all girls should learn martial arts, self defence and then learn dance after that. So I would like my daughter to learn both," she added.
Jasleen Royal's 'Oye Hichki' released
"Oye hichki", a track composed by Jasleen Royal for the Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki", released on Tuesday.
Surbhi Chandna finds doing comedy challenging (TV Snippets)
Actress Surbhi Chandna says it is challenging for an actor to get the comic timing right.
Producers shouldn't invest in star-driven movies initially: SRK
Bollywood superstar-producer Shah Rukh Khan says that producers should not begin their journey in film business by investing in "big star-driven movies" as they are really expensive.
Alicia Vikander was 'big fan' of Tomb Raider during childhood
Actor Alicia Vikander, who is playing the latest iteration of video game hero Lara Croft in her next "Tomb Raider", has said watching the iconic character during her childhood felt like an empowering experience to her. The 29-year-old actor takes over from Angelina Jolie, who played the role in two films, in the Roar Uthaug-directed film, and she revealed that she initially felt "ashamed" when she signed up for the project as none of her friends had ever played the game. "I also grew up in a time when there was none of my girlfriends who played video games. I was kind of ashamed for doing it," Vikander said on The Graham Norton Show. Vikander said she was introduced to Tomb Raider at a friend's house and she was intrigued by the game that it led her to change her mind. "It was a female protagonist in a video game, and I had never seen that. I was a bit too scared to play the whole game when I was about 10, so I mostly spent time doing the tricks and learning her moves in that manner. .
There is pressure: Sidharth on Vikram Batra biopic
Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is going to essay Captain Vikram Batra in a film, says he is nervous about playing the Kargil martyr on the big screen. "Movies have a great impact, they live for long. There is a pressure of living up to the idea of what their son has done. That is why we are taking more time to start the film. "We want to work properly on the story. It is not a fictitious story that I want to jump into it. I hope whenever the film comes out the family is happy and proud," Sidharth told PTI. Although nervous, the actor is excited to star in his first biopic, in which has a double role where he will portray both Vikram and his twin, Vishal. "This is my first biopic and I am super excited for it. He has a brother but the film is predominately about Captain Vikram. We are planning how to cleverly deal with it (double roles). He impacted so many people in the Army. "I won't say he is a personality that everybody knows but I felt it was a story that needed to be told. I found .
Suchitra Pillai's 'The Valley' gets India release date
Actress Suchitra Pillai's award-winning American film "The Valley" will be releasing in India on March 2.
Georgina Chapman 'not a victim', says friend Keren Craig
Harvey Weinstein's estranged wife Georgina Chapman is trying to get on with her life in the wake of the massive sexual harassment scandal surrounding her ex-husband. Keren Craig, the close friend of the fashion designer and co-owner of the label Marchesa, said Chapman does not see "herself as a victim". Chapman, 41, recently separated from Weinstein after he was accused of sexually harassing multiple women. "Georgina doesn't see herself as a victim. That's very important. She's just trying to get on with her life. You've got to realise George is such a strong woman. Don't get me wrong, it's a very hard time, but she's quite inspirational," Craig told Grazia magazine. Craig also said she and Chapman are in the process of discussing the best way for their brand to support the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, which were formed in the aftermath of the scandal. "We want to support them. We want to make a gesture. We need to properly process how it can be the most beneficial," Craig ...
Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak to perform at Delhi Theatre Festival
Theatre stalwarts and actors such as Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Kapur and Rakesh Bedi are all set to take part in the upcoming Delhi Theatre Festival (DTF). Now in its second year, the three-day theatre gala, will begin from March 9. The festival will see also actors Paresh Rawal, Ananth Mahadevan, Rohit Roy and Mona Singh regale the audiences with their performances in five different productions, 'Ismat Apa Ke Naam', 'Dopehri', 'KishanVsKanhaiya', 'Last Over' and 'Unfaithfully Yours'. Talking about the festival, veteran actor Pankaj Kapur said it was always a pleasure to perform in Delhi. "Delhi is where I began practising theatre, it is always special to perform in the capital. Performing on the Delhi Theatre Festival stage is going to be a ride down memory lane. Also, I'm honoured to inaugurate the Gurugram venue," he said in a release. "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi" actor Mona Singh said she was excited to perform in her debut play 'Unfaithfully Yours' in the Delhi Theatre ...
SC agrees to hear plea of Priya Varrier tomorrow
The Supreme Court will tomorrow hear the plea of actress Priya Prakash Varrier, who recently became an internet sensation for her wink in a Malayam movie song, seeking stay of criminal proceedings against her over the viral video. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered the submission of Haris Beeran, counsel for the teenaged actress, and said it would hear the plea that also seeks quashing of the FIRs lodged against her and the film-makers by some groups on the ground that it hurt religious sentiments of Muslims. The 18-year-old actress had yesterday moved the apex court seeking quashing of an FIR lodged against her in Telangana and had sought the top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her. In her plea, Varrier, a student of B.Com from a college in Thrissur district of Kerala, sought protection from an FIR lodged on complaints alleging that the lyrics of the song 'Manikya ...
We back Varrier, director for bold stand: Harmony Foundation
A Mumbai-based group today said it supports "Oru Adaar Love" director Omar Lulu and actor Priya Varrier, who are facing allegations of hurting religious sentiments, for their "bold stand against bigotry". Harmony Foundation chairman Abraham Mathai condemned the controversy over the Malayalam film and said it was another attempt at "ripping apart the secular fabric of our nation". An FIR was lodged against Varrier, an 18-year-old B Com student from Thrissur, on February 14 at Hyderabad's Falaknuma police station over a complaint alleging that the song, "Manikya Malaraya Poovi", was "offensive" and "violated the religious sentiment of a particular community". Yesterday, Varrier moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the FIR. "It is absolutely absurd and ridiculous that religious bigots in Hyderabad have lodged an FIR against the film director Omar Lulu for the movie 'Oru Adaar Love'. Now, it is unfortunate that Priya Varrier had moved the Supreme Court on Monday and sought quashing
Irrfan hopeful 'Blackmail' will recreate 'Hindi Medium' magic (Movie Snippets)
Actor Irrfan Khan, who will next be seen in "Blackmail", says he is hopeful that the film will recreate the magic of "Hindi Medium".
No filmmaker makes a film to incite people: Shah Rukh Khan
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan today said that major Bollywood stars stayed silent on "Padmaavat" controversy not out of fear but to avoid hurting the film's chances at the box office. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film faced a lot of trouble ahead of its January 25 release as various Rajput groups were up in arms against the movie over its portrayal of Queen Padmavati and Rajput honour. Shah Rukh said the perception that the industry does not unite in times of crisis is wrong. "Sometimes, when people are going in an 'uprising', you should just stand back. Nobody is scared, fearful or hiding their own skin as is said about Bollywood stars, 'Oh these people just want to earn money and not do anything for the society.' No. We love our society, we make entertaining films and we want our society to be happy," he said at the 'Media - Shaping the Future and Entertainment' panel discussion at Magnetic Maharashtra event here. The actor said, he in fact, suggested the film's team to remain ...
SC to hear actress Priya's plea seeking quashing of FIR
The Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday a plea by Malayalam actress Priya Prakash Varrier seeking quashing of a spate of complaints and an FIR registered against her and the film director for allegedly hurting the sentiments of a minority community.
Veteran actors to showcase at Delhi Theatre Festival 2018
The second season of Delhi Theatre Festival will showcase veteran theatre artists such as Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Ratna Pathak, and Pankaj Kapur among others.The festival is touted to be the biggest theatre destination in India amongst the performing arts fraternity with an eclectic offering of outstanding content for theatre aficionados.The theatre festival will feature five productions with eminent theatre personalities such as Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak, Paresh Rawal, Pankaj Kapur, Rakesh Bedi, Ananth Mahadevan, Rohit Roy, Mona Singh among others.Embracing a 3-day format, Delhi Theatre Festival 2018 will be conducted from the March 9 to 11 at two different venues - Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi and Orana Conventions in Gurugram.
Rani Mukerji releases 'Oye Hichki' at her own school
Rani Mukerji released a new song named 'Oye Hichki' today at her own school in Juhu, Mumbai.Rani, who plays a school teacher in the film, launched the track in the presence of all her school teachers.The title song addressed the prevalent societal discriminations, in other words - Hichkis, such as a preference for fair skin, partiality towards people with disabilities, females not having the right to make certain choices among others.Written by Jaideep Sahni, the thought-provoking lyrics brought out the whole theme of the social cause. The visuals depict a girl's ordeal faced on the name of prospective marriage. The song also showcases some slum kids and Mukerji shaking their legs at the catchy tunes of the song.The music video is a part of ongoing promotions for the film.The film depicts the life of a common girl played by the 'Mardani' star, who has a nervous system disorder called, Tourette Syndrome that forces people who are suffering from it to make repetitive movements or ...