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Bikaner to host 'Greydient- A Festival Beyond Music'
The city of Bikaner, which is famous for its Junagarh fort, Karni Mata temple and camel festival, is set to host the 'Greydient- A Festival Beyond Music' which will not just have music but also have a play and stand-up comedy session.
The job is getting tougher now: Manoj Bajpayee
Actor Manoj Bajpayee says he has always explored performance-oriented characters throughout his career, but his job is getting tougher now.
Hardly any time to sulk over a film's failure: Diljit
Diljit Dosanjh says the shelf life of a film today does not last more than a weekend and the actors have also become fast paced to get over their failures. His debut Hindi film "Udta Punjab" got an overwhelming response from audience but his next release "Phillauri" failed to taste success at the box office. Asked how much does the success or failure of a film drive what he signs next, Dosanjh said everything is so fast today, there is hardly any time to sulk. "The life of a film today is just a weekend. If it's a very good film, it'll last a week. So our life is so fast that it barely matters," he told PTI. "Your projects get ready, you start work on it. Obviously, if people don't like something you've worked hard for, it hurts. But it isn't that one becomes 'Devdas' after that," he said. Staying unfazed with both success and failure of a film and continuing to put his best foot forward, Dosanjh feels one should not consider the ups and downs in work as "struggle." "If .
Not trying to match Madhuri: Jacqueline on 'Ek Do Teen' remix
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who recently shot for the recreated version of the '80s song "Ek Do Teen", says she is not trying to match up to Madhuri Dixit in the iconic dance number. Sajid Nadiadwala's "Baaghi 2" will showcase Jacqueline sway to the beats of the hit track song from "Tezaab", originally filmed on Madhuri. At a media interaction here last evening, the actor said the newer version of the song was her tribute to the dancing diva. She said that things got easier for her when she realised it was impossible to compete with the original number. "We're not trying to match up to what Madhuri Dixit did. We are not trying to match up to what Saroj (Khan) ji did! We are honestly here as fans, big big fans of their work," she said. "This is honestly, more than anything, a tribute to an amazing and iconic number that they gave to us, which is "Ek Do Teen". For me, as an actress, this is such an honour," she added. Jacqueline said performing on the song for her is a ...
Award-winning Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson dies
Film composer Johann Johannsson, known for giving background scores to films such as "Arrival", "Sicario" and "The Theory of Everything", has died. He was 48. The Icelandic composer was found dead at his apartment in Berlin, according to The Guardian. No additional detail about his death is available till now. Tim Husom, his Los Angeles manager, has confirmed the news and said that Berlin authorities are investigating his death. Johannsson won a Golden Globe and received an Academy Award nomination for his score for the James Marsh-directed film "The Theory of Everything", starring Eddie Redmayne as celebrated theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. He secured another Academy Award nomination for his score in the Denis Villeneuve-directed crime thriller "Sicario". Johannsson had frequently collaborated with Villeneuve, providing background score to his films "Arrival" and "Prisoners". Redbird Music Management, the company that represents the Icelandic composer, also ...
Trying to dub 'Rangroot' in Hindi, English: Diljit Dosanjh
Actor Diljit Dosanjh says he is trying to dub his upcoming Punjabi film "Rangroot" in Hindi and English for a wider reach.
'Theory of Everything' composer dead
Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who churned out music for films like "Arrival", "Sicario" and "The Theory of Everything", was found dead in his Berlin apartment, his manager said.
A short film ecourages women to stand up for themselves
A short film has been released to encourage women to stand up to their stalkers and attackers.Based on the accounts of a Chandigarh girl, who stood up against her attackers, the film has been released as a part of a campaign run by Population Foundation of India on ending violence against women.The film is titled 'Bas Ab Bahut Ho Gaya - Enough is Enough!' and tells the story of Varnika Kundu who despite all offs stood up to her alleged sexual attackers and voiced her opinions on the subject matter.Based in Chandigarh, Varnika's alleged stalkers were from an influential background and the film relays her fight against the patriarchy.Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India said, "It is deeply saddening and regressive that the character of women who are out late at night is questioned. We need more women like Varnika but we definitely need more parents like hers who don't just fight against violence but also against the stigma that society associates with ...
I never expected so much praise for Mehrunisa: Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari is dazzled by the compliments she has received for her brief yet evocative role as Mehrunisa in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama "Padmaavat". The actress says she is overjoyed by the positive response.
Idris Elba engaged to Sabrina Dhowre
Actor Idris Elba is engaged to his girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre. The 45-year-old actor got on one knee and asked for Sabrina's hand in marriage during a packed screening of his new film "Yardie" in Dalston, East London. The Rio Cinema, where the film was being shown, took to Twitter to make the announcement. "Another @riocinema first! Still five days to Valentine's Day but @idriselba went down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend live on stage this morning before a preview of his film #Yardie... She said yes and there was much clapping and cheering. (sic)" the tweet read. The news comes after the "Luther" star had said that he had no plans of getting married. Elba has been divorced twice first from Kim Norgaard and Sonya Nicole Hamlin. He shares daughter Isan (16) with Norgaard and another son Winston (three) with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth.
Bollywood fever to hit Nepali acting diaspora
Nepali acting Diaspora is all set to get a Bollywood experience.Despite the prevailing diversities, a group of 20 actors from Nepal is all set to visit India for about three weeks to gather knowledge about the acting and related aspects of Bollywood.The actors represent various backgrounds - theaters, linguistic films, big movies and such, also known as 'Kollywood', Nepal's own version of the film industry.Sabina Gopal, a renowned theatre artist to visit India, told ANI, "I am very excited that I will gain more knowledge about acting skills. I am very much confident that my new learning will help my career".During the experience, the participants will receive rigorous training in acting. The participants will also get an opportunity to interact with a string of leading Bollywood celebrities.Sayam Puri, a well known Nepali actor shared his excitement with ANI, "I think it's going to enhance us in every possible way - would it be acting or direct delivery or other things".The selected ..
Doing 'Milan Talkies' would be a big step for me: Ali Fazal
Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Milan Talkies" has undergone several changes in casting the lead actor with Ali Fazal being the latest to be in talks for the film. There were reports that Dhulia had roped in the actor for the project, for which names of Imran Khan and Shahid Kapoor were doing the rounds. Coming from the success of "Fukrey Returns" and Oscar nominated "Victoria and Abdul", Ali says it would be great if he lands "Milan Talkies". "We are still in early stages. It's almost just talks now. I would be very happy if this works out and we go on floors, whenever we do. It's his dream project so I am sure you'll get the real scoop from him," Ali told PTI. The actor added he would be thrilled to score the project. "I am excited as any actor would be in today's day and age where cinema is changing. We need to do good films, good content because we are going global... I am just excited to be part of good projects. It will be a big step forward at home." Ali's last release "Fukrey
'Pad Man' not released yet in Pakistan
Indian actor Akshay Kumar's "Pad Man", a film highlighting awareness on menstrual hygiene, has not yet been released in Pakistan. But a senior official says it has not been denied a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for import into Pakistan.
Foolish and silly: R Balki on 'Padman' plagiarism claims
"Padman" director R Balki has brushed off allegations of plagiarism against his recently- released film, calling the claims "silly" and "foolish". Writer Ripu Daman Jaiswal has accused the makers of the Akshay Kumar-Radhika Apte starrer of copying 11 scenes from a script that he had written. "That's so foolish. After every film, some people foolishly make these claims," Balki told PTI, dismissing the allegations. The film is a fictionalised account of Tamil Nadu-based Arunachalam Muruganantham, who created affordable sanitary napkins for the women of his village. "My film is an official biography of Muruganantham. Is he accusing Muruganantham of leading a life that has been copied from his writing? That's so silly," Balki said. Jaiswal also alleged that a dialogue, narrated by megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the film, has been taken from his script that he had sent to Ryan Stephan, creative head of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. "I remember I was in the library when I ...
Twitterati furious over 'PadMan' ban in Pak
According to the latest reports, 'PadMan' has been banned in Pakistan.It however did not go well with the Twitterati and they took the microblogging site by storm. Many women in Pakistan slammed the decision and supported the release of the film in the country.Ammara Ahwad, a Pakistani journalist, wrote on Twitter, "Yes, Pakistani Women menstruate too. I support #Padman and menstrual hygiene. Ban on @PadManTheFilm in Pakistan is senseless. Release it now."Another journalist, named Gharidah Farooqi, expressed her anger and said, "Against our traditions & culture" Oh well, coz women don't menstruate here... What stupid people sitting at Censor Board ! #PadMan must be allowed in Pakistan ! "Mehr Tarar, the Pakistani columnist who sparred on Twitter with Congress' Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar, was also not left behind."Banning PadMan in Pakistan is another one of those illogical things that simply affect the business of cinemas in Pakistan.Menstruation is a fact of life, and .
You are not family: Kim Cattrall to 'hypocrite' Parker
Kim Cattrall has slammed her "Sex and the City" co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, calling her a "hypocrite" after she expressed her condolences following the death of the actor's brother. Earlier this week, Kim's brother, Christopher Cattrall, was found dead, a day after the actor believed he went missing. Kim vented her ire towards Sarah on Instagram where she shared a text photo, that read "I don't need your love or support at this tragic time Sarah Jessica Parker". "My Mom asked me today 'When will that Sarah Jessica Parker, that hypocrite, leave you alone?' Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you really were then and now," Kim posted along side the photo. "Let me make this very clear. (If I haven't already) You are not my family. You are not my friend. So I'm writing to tell you one last time to stop exploiting our tragedy in order to restore your 'nice girl' persona," she added. Kim also included a link to a New York Post article that claimed
You are not my friend: Cattrall blasts Jessica Parker
Actress Kim Cattrall vented her anger at former "Sex and the City" co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, saying she was not her friend.
Purple piano played by Prince may fetch USD 50k at auction
An purple coloured piano - which was personally played by American musician Prince - is expected to fetch over USD 50,000 at an auction in the US. The piano was originally picked up by the touring crew of the band 'Earth, Wind & Fire' around 1978, and was delivered to the home in Los Angeles where Prince was living at the time. It was a gift specifically for Prince, and was his favourite piano to play because he loved the distinctive ring-like sound it made when he played it, according to the US-based RR Auction. It was in Los Angeles that Prince most frequently played this piano. "He would wake up in the middle of the night, saying that God dropped songs on him that needed to be played then and there, no matter what," according to the online auction house. The piano was painted pink when the consignor moved to Miami in the early 1990s, around the same time that Prince opened the 'Glam Slam' club. The piano was subsequently painted purple to match new decor. Though ..
Paul Rudd, Jimmy Fallon recreate 'Pretty Woman' soundtrack
Actor Paul Rudd and late night show host Jimmy Fallon teamed up to recreate the "Pretty Woman" soundtrack "King of wishful thinking" for a music video.
Rose McGowan mourns ex-manager Messick's death
Actress Rose McGowan has condoled her former manager Jill Messick's death.