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Numerous artistic expressions on display at India Art Fest
Myriad artistic expressions, ranging from paintings to textiles and from murals to installations, are on display at the seventh Mumbai Edition of the India Art Festival (IAF) which opened today in suburban Worli. During the two-day event being held at Nehru Centre, the connoisseurs of art can have glimpses of the art trends prevailing in India and Asian countries. "Over 50 art galleries and 575 artistes, representing 30 cities across 10 countries from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe are taking part in the exhibition," said Rajendra Patil, founder and MD of the India Art Festival. Founded in 2011 by the publishers of Indian Contemporary Art Journal, the event is held annually in Mumbai and Delhi. This year, over 20 new art galleries are participating in the IAF. "There are a total of 150 booths. Art collectors and connoisseurs are spoilt for choices to chose from many medium and styles -oil paintings, acrylics, water colours, original prints, installations, ...
Here's how Dua Lipa created YouTube history
Pop star Dua Lipa has made music history by becoming the youngest female artist to hit one billion views on a music video.Lipa's 'New Rules' has surpassed the one billion mark on YouTube. It took 223 days to reach that total and helped build the singer's subscriber base from 800,000 to 4.9 million.'New Rules' is the 100th video to reach an audience of one billion on the video-sharing website.The 22-year-old took to Twitter to acknowledge the achievement as she wrote, "I picked up the phone and found out I am the youngest female artist to hit 1 BILLION views on a music video #newrules WHAAAAA!!! @youtubemusic".
'Lady Bird' to release in India on March 2
Oscar-nominated film "Lady Bird", which explores both the humour and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter, is set to release in India on March 2.
Lea Seydoux joins director Ildiko Enyedi's next
Actor Lea Seydoux has joined the cast of "The Story of My Wife", the new film from Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi. Enyedi's "On Body and Soul" won the Golden Bear at last year's Berlin Film Festival and is a nominee for the Best Foreign-Language film Oscar. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Seydoux and Norwegian actor Anders Baasmo Christiansen will play a married couple in the twisted love story, an adaptation of the novel of the same name from Hungarian poet and writer Milan Fust. Fust's novel was first published in Hungary in 1942, but only translated into English in the late 1980s and became a sensation. The project, Enyedi's first English-language feature, re-teams the director with her "On Body and Soul" producers Monika Mecs, Andras Muhi and Erno Mesterhazy of Hungary's Inforg - M&M Film. Shooting on the film is set to begin next year in Paris, Hamburg, Budapest and the South of Italy.
'Charles in Charge' star accuses Baio of child abuse
Actor Alexander Polinsky is claiming years of "sexual-themed hazing" by co-star Scott Baio on the set of their 1980s sitcom "Charles in Charge".
Anirudh's 'Julie' an ode to pets
Singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander, known for tracks like "Why this kolaveri di" and "Selfie Bomma", has released a new track titled "Julie", which is an ode to "lovers of the furry, four-legged".
Salman loves clean comedy shows
Superstar Salman Khan says he loves a clean comedy show, which "doesnt hit below the belt".
I'm not a filmmaker, but a storyteller: Vikram Bhatt
Writer-director-producer Vikram Bhatt prefers to be called a storyteller rather than a filmmaker. Hence, the platform to tell his stories does not matter to him.
I am chasing creative satisfaction: Neeraj Pandey
Almost all of his films have done well at the box office and director Neeraj Pandey says the key to his success may lie in choosing interesting subjects. The filmmaker, who has completed 10 years in the film industry, is now ready with his next directorial venture, "Aiyaary". "I never plan anything. Whenever I plan, things never work out. I wanted to make a love story as my first film, it did not happen. It just refuses to happen. So I have stopped planning. "I chase ideas that I am terribly excited about. I won't say I am satisfied or dissatisfied. I am chasing creative satisfaction," Neeraj told PTI in an interview. Though his last film - "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" - was a huge hit, the "Special 26" helmer says, he often thinks the movie could have been better. "I always think the last film should have done better, irrespective of how it performed at the box office. There are still some shots that hurt. It's your choice to dwell on it or move on. But I choose not to forget about ..
Marvel Studios 'always' wanted to make 'Black Panther'
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige says the company's team always knew they wanted to do a standalone film on Black Panther.
Amy Schumer's 'I Feel Pretty' postponed to June 29
The release of actor-comic Amy Schumer's "I Feel Pretty" has been moved up to almost two months as it is now set to hit the screens on June 29. The comedy was earlier slated to release on April 27. According to Variety, STXfilms announced the new date after the film's trailer debuted on February 8. "I Feel Pretty" will now face off against thriller "Traffik", musical "Valley Girl" and an untitled animated movie by Entertainment Studios. In the film, Schumer's character initially struggles with low self-esteem, but starts viewing herself as a beautiful and capable woman after hitting her head. The movie has garnered some flak for its overall depiction of body image after the trailer came out. The film also stars Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski, Aidy Bryant, and Busy Philipps. It is the directorial debut of screenwriting duo Abby Kohn and Marc Silverman.
Successive TN governments neglected farm sector: Kamal Haasan
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan hit out at Tamil Nadu governments - current and earlier ones - for neglecting villages, the farm sector and putting the farming community in a crisis.
Priyadarshan's Abhishek starrer to start rolling in June
Priyadarshan's upcoming film in which actor Abhishek Bachchan will play the lead role, will commence its shoot in Dharamsala on June 5, said the director.
It's gotta cost you something: Viola Davis on #MeToo
Viola Davis says everything comes at a cost and the #MeToo movement will also have a certain impact post the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment expose. The 52-year-old actor praised the people who have shared their stories to bring the deep-rooted exploitation at the hands of powerful men in light, Variety reported. Speaking at the Women in the World salon, Davis said, "Nothing can be great unless it costs you something. I think that people sometimes want to take the safe route. For me, everything has cost me something. The way life works, it's gotta cost you something. That's when you know you've really made the sacrifices..." The "How to Get Away with Murder" star also touched upon her experiences of being sexually harassed. "I cannot tell you at any time in my life that I was not sexually assaulted in some way..." she said. Davis added that studio heads have to start giving a go-ahead to movies that showcase people of colour in key roles. She said they are still given minor ...
T-Series, Nikkhil Advani collaborate for John Abraham-Manoj Bajpayee-starrer
T-Series has joined hands with Nikkhil Advani's Emmay Entertainment to jointly produce a film starring Manoj Bajpayee and John Abraham.The cop-saga will be written and directed by the 'Kaante'-fame Milap Zaveri.Bharat Bhushan, the head honcho of T-Series, expressed his excitement over the joint venture.He said, "Milap has the pulse of masses and classes and has written a racy script with extremely powerful scenes and dialogues. John and Manoj are a perfect fit in their respective roles and it is no surprise that they came on board instantly".The action-thriller is set to go on floors on March 5 and is expected to be released in last quarter of the year.
Tessa Thompson to star as notorious jewellery thief Doris Payne
Tessa Thompson has been chosen to essay the role of notorious jewellery thief - Doris Payne.The Variety revealed the news that was later substantiated by the 'Thor: Ragnarok' actor herself.The 34-year-old actress took to Twitter to express her excitement, "After chasing Doris and her story for years- and then keeping this secret for awhile- I'm screaming that this dream is coming true. She is a deeply fascinating woman. So pleased to bring this story to the screen with CodeBlack & Lionsgate. Beyond grateful".Thompson will portray the character of Payne, a woman who gained notoriety for her jewel heists across the world.Payne, now 87 in age, would pose as a well-to-do high-bred woman and steal jewellery pieces from stores using her charm.In her six-decade-long career, the thief was arrested numerous times and had admitted to having used '20 aliases, 10 Social Security numbers, and nine dates of birth'.Payne was the muse of a 2013 documentary named 'The Life and Crimes of Doris ...
'Incredibles 2' first trailer out
Disney has released the first trailer for its much-awaited film, 'Incredibles 2'.The one-minute-30-second-long footage was revealed during the broadcast of Winter Olympics on Wednesday night.The trailer focuses on the normal life of Parrs, a family blessed with the superpowers - well, as normal as it could be with superheroes running around in the house'.In the trailer, Mr. Incredible can be seen juggling the household chores and managing children while Elastigir concentrates on saving the world.The movie is based on the life of Parrs, a family blessed with superpowers. Its prequel, the first in the series, was released in 2004. A huge part of the video focuses on Jack-Jack - the newest and most-loved member of the incredible family.Earlier in November, a comical teaser of the flick showed Jack-Jack exhibiting some unknown powers. In the new trailer, he can be seen teleporting and transforming into a monster.The animated Disney-Pixar film is slated to release on June 15.
'Beyond The Clouds' to release this April
The release date for Majid Majidi's-directorial, 'Beyond The Clouds' has been set- April 20.The worldwide release of the film will mark the Iranian filmmaker's debut Indian feature film.The film will see Ishaan Khatter as Amir and Malavika Mohanan as Tara in the lead roles. The music has been given by AR Rahman.The flick dwells on the nuances and intricacies of human relationships and revolves around a pair of brother and sister who, in a bid to help each other, ends up in jail. Surrounded by despair, they find a new meaning of life from 'beyond the clouds'.The film will be released worldwide in three languages - Hindi, English, and Tamil.
Caste politics a hurdle for framers, rural students: Haasan
Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Thursday said that caste politics has become a hurdle for rural students and the farmers.In an interview with Tamil magazine, Ananda Vikatan, Haasan said that the concept of caste is being kept alive for electoral gains and benefits."Paving a way for political campaign, officials are safeguarding caste," Haasan said, adding that caste remains the biggest enemy for both farmers and students.Haasan also said that public toilets in rural areas are locked down and that toilets have not yet been constructed for separate houses despite the announcement of government schemes in this direction.Haasan also slammed the government over the functioning of agricultural sector, "Agricultural department is not working on the ground and working only on papers and documents on ascertaining the losses and failure in agriculture rather than working on developing it."Haasan also criticised the use of chemical fertilizer for farming.
Janelle Monae dating Tessa Thompson?
"The Hidden Figures" actor Janelle Monae is reportedly dating "Creed" star Tessa Thompson. The duo appeared to confirm their romance as they graced the red carpet at the premiere of Tessa's upcoming film "Annihilation", reported AceShowbiz. At the premiere, the two actors walked in together and were also photographed embracing each other. Janelle and Tessa also hit the red carpet at the premiere of "Black Panther". The "Tightrope" hitmaker had previously shared her thoughts on same-sex relationships, saying that love "has no sexual orientation".