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Justin Theroux cancels 'Late Show' appearance
Actor Justin Theroux has dropped out of his scheduled appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" following the recent announcement of his split from Jennifer Aniston. The 46-year-old actor was suppose to appear on the US talk show today but after he and his estranged wife confirmed last week that they are no more together he has now pulled out, reported People magazine. The 'Leftovers' star was announced for the show on Valentine's Day (February 14) last week, but his name was absent from an updated roster released by the show on February 19. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who was slotted to appear after Theroux, has been bumped up to the evening's first slot, and actor Chris Gethard is now filling in as a second guest.
SC likely to hear Priya Varrier's plea today
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday is likely to hear Malayalam actress Priya Prakash Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs and all other criminal proceedings initiated against her in connection with the viral song scene from her upcoming movie.Yesterday, the actress had filed a plea in the Apex Court over the case registered against her film 'Oru Adaar Love' in Telangana.Earlier on February 16, the Raza Academy had penned a letter to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani seeking a ban on internet sensation Varrier's song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' from her debut movie 'Oru Adaar Love'.The academy alleged that the Malayalam song insulted Prophet Mohammad and his 'pious wife'.Asif Sardar, President, Rehmani Group, urged Smriti Irani to therefore "immediately issue instructions to the censor board and the film maker to cut the song and spare the nation from yet another controversy."The academy also held a protest in Mumbai in front of the Minara Mosque, where they held .
David Oyelowo's kids impressed by 'The Cloverfield...'
Actor David Oyelowo says his children are not impressed with any of his films like they are with "The Cloverfield Paradox".
Alicia Vikander loves 'big adventure films'
Oscar winning actress Alicia Vikander says she loves "independent and arthouse" cinema, but is also attracted towards the big adventure films.
Tochi Raina wanted to be cricketer
Singer Tochi Raina, who has sung songs like "Kabira" and "Iktara", says he aspired to be a cricketer.
I sign films based on their potential: Richa
Actress Richa Chadha says she signs film based on the merit of the story.
Sylvester Stallone, brother denounce death hoax
Popular Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone on Monday slammed social media reports of his death while his younger brother Frank termed those spreading the hoax as "mentally deranged".
'Padmaavat' earns Rs. 525 Crores; continues to rule at Box Office
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmaavat' is proving to be unstoppable as it goes on to become the director's biggest film of his career.The Deepika-Ranveer starrer has till date raked in a whopping Rs. 525 crores worldwide at the Box Office.'Padmaavat' has beaten the records of the director's previous films, including the top grossers 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Ram Leela', in terms of its Box Office collections.The film has been able to rise above the massive protests against the film across the country that had led to the film being banned in certain states including Rajasthan and Gujarat.Sanjay Leela Bhansali expressed his gratitude towards the audience for accepting the film and allowing him to present the rich Indian culture to the viewers.He said, "It's a special feeling when your film receives so much love from audiences across the world. Padmaavat is a film that's very close to my heart because I wanted to present our rich Indian culture to the rest of the world via the ...
'Government not supporting entertainment industry'
The government is not supporting the entertainment industry enough despite its high tax contribution, says producer Babubhai Thiba, who is also the treasurer of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association.
Actor Priya moves SC seeking quashing of FIR against her
Actress Priya Prakash Varrier, who stole the heart of the nation with her cute antics in a song of an upcoming Malyalam movie, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the FIRs against her and the director of the film for hurting religious sentiments of Muslims.
Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away
Veteran comedian of Telugu cinema Gundu Hanumantha Rao passed away here on Monday. He was 61.
Haasan bets on Dravidian politics again, says he will succeed
Top actor Kamal Haasan, who is all set to launch his political innings on February 21, today expressed confidence that he would succeed with his Dravidian brand of politics. "You will know when I make it a success," he told reporters when asked about the presence of Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu and how he could succeed with the same ideology. The top actor has time and again expressed his appreciation of the Dravidian ideology. Last month, he had batted for unity among Southern states under the "Dravidian" tag to leverage ties with the Centre. "It (Dravidian) is our identity, and it will give the southern states a leverage with the Centre," the actor had said. The Chief Ministers of all southern states --Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh-- were all 'Dravidians,' and there was no need to stake claim that only Tamilian was 'Dravidian.' When the Dravidian identity is "celebrated" across South India, it would lead to a united "chorus" that would reach New ...
Spread awareness among young filmmakers on Indian literature: Irani
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani has urged organisers of an ongoing festival to help spread awareness among young filmmakers on Indian literature. At the second edition of the three-day long Chitra Bharati Film festival here, the minister said she was grateful that the organisers sought to promote Indian culture and value through cinema. Irani and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the festival of short films, along with actor-politician Hema Malini, directors Priyadarshan and Madhur Bhandarkar and Bollywood star Arjun Rampal. The festival, the first edition of which was held in Indore in 2016, was organised by a body called the Bharatiya Chitra Sadhana. "The Bharatiya Chitra Sadhana is apparently a first effort at joining cinema with 'sadhana'. I am grateful that this initiative to promote Indian values and culture through cinema has been taken," Irani said. The minister said just as there were "master classes" for directors and actors at the
Ashwin Sanghi's 'The Krishna Key' to be adapted into film
Author Ashwin Sanghi's book "The Krishna Key" is set to be adapted into a film and an original series for the digital platform.
Marathi actress harassed on Mumbai road, perpetrator arrested
Noted Marathi actress Chinmayee Surve-Raghavan faced an obscene situation when a man came out of a car and masturbated in front of her on Monday and complained to police, who managed to trace and apprehend the perpetrator within a few hours.
Actor Sumit Raghavan's wife files complaint against sexual misconduct
Yet another case of masturbation has come into light just two days after the Delhi Police announced a reward for information of the man who was caught masturbating in a crowded bus. This time, the incident happened in Mumbai.On Monday afternoon, wife of actor Actor Sumit Raghavan, Chinmayee, filed a complaint in Vile Parle police station against an unknown driver, who was mastrubating in a car near her residence. The incident left the actor totally perplexed and through social media he shared the details of the incident, wherein he wrote the last four digits of the car, and an identity of the man.Sumeet tweeted, "A white BMW with last 4 digits 1985 needs to be traced. The driver wearing a grey safari who had parked near #ParleTilakSchool #VileParleEast started masturbating in front of my wife. Before she could slap him he escaped. She could note down just the last 4 digits@MumbaiPolice".Taking immediate action on the FIR lodged by Sumeet's wife, Mumbai police successfully arrested the
Priya Varrier files plea over case registered against 'Oru Adaar Love'
Actor Priya Prakash Varrier on Monday filed a plea in the Supreme Court over the case registered against her film 'Oru Adaar Love' in Telangana.Earlier on February 16, the Raza Academy has penned a letter to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani seeking a ban on internet sensation Varrier's song 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' from her debut movie 'Oru Adaar Love'.The academy has alleged that the said that the Malayalam song insults Prophet Mohammad and his 'pious wife'.Asif Sardar, President, Rehmani Group, urged Smriti Irani to "immediately issue instructions to the censor board and the film maker to cut the song and spare the nation from yet another controversy."The academy also held a protest in Mumbai in front of the Minara Mosque, where they held placards with messages like, "Stop misuse of sacred personalities."The first song of Malayalam movie 'Oru Adaar Love' became viral on the social media within few hours of its release because of Varrier's cute articulations ..
Police hunt for man who harassed Marathi actress
The Mumbai Police are on the lookout for an unidentified but affluent person who behaved obscenely and masturbated before noted Marathi actress Chinmayee Surve-Raghavan on Monday afternoon, an officer said.
Heroism of Bhanot continues to move me: Sonam
Actress Sonam Kapoor feels blessed to have worked on "Neerja" -- a biopic on Neerja Bhanot, the valiant Pan Am flight attendant who saved a number of lives when terrorists hijacked a plane to Karachi in 1986. She says her bravery continues to move her.
Vivek Agnihotri brings 'The Tashkent Files' to Delhi
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is having a "wonderful" time shooting "The Tashkent Files", a film dedicated to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, in the national capital.