Page 1490 - Entertainment Culture
Here's why Kamal Haasan is unsure about political alliance with Rajinikanth
Ace actor Kamal Haasan talked about the alliance with veteran actor Rajinikanth and said that a tie-up seems unlikely as of now as latter has a "hue of saffron" in his politics."There is a hue of saffron in Rajni's politics. If that doesn't change, then I don't see an alliance with him," said Haasan, during the launch of his website, naalainamadhe.maiam.com, at Harvard University."My politics will definitely not be saffron," he added.The actor mentioned that both of them are good friends, but "politics is different".Haasan also said, the reason for starting his own party is that he does not want to work with any of the existing parties.Speaking about the website, the actor said that it has been designed in a manner wherein people from all sections can participate."People can register themselves under the topics of health, education,environment, agriculture, finance and many more sectors," he added.
Salman, Bobby and Daisy shoot for 'Race 3' in Bangkok
Actors Salman Khan, Bobby Deol and Daisy Shah are currently in Bangkok filming their upcoming movie, "Race 3". Bobby took to Twitter where he shared a selfie with his co-stars and the film's producer Ramesh Taurani. "Racing on, in Bangkok!! @ShahDaisy25 @BeingSalmanKhan @RameshTaurani @SKFilmsOfficial @tipsofficial #Race3," the actor wrote. The third installment in the 'Race' franchise will be helmed by choreographer-director Remo D' Souza. Co-produced by Salman Khan Films, the movie also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor and Saqib Saleem. Salman, 51, has replaced Saif Ali Khan as the lead in the action-thriller.
Michael Haneke blasts #MeToo campaign
Michael Haneke, the director of acclaimed film "Amour", has slammed the #MeToo movement and said the campaign leads to a "new puritanism" that worries him. In an interview with Austrian daily Kurier, the Oscar- nominated director also blasted media for "murdered lives and careers in the process" and said the movement against sexual abuse is a "witch-hunt". "This new puritanism coloured by a hatred of men, arriving on the heels of the #MeToo movement, worries me," Haneke said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "As artistes, we're starting to be fearful since we're faced with this crusade against any form of eroticism," he added. However, Haneke said any act of "rape or sexual coercion" should be punished. "But I find the hysteria and condemnations without any trial totally disgusting," he added. Haneke joins veteran French actor Catherine Deneuve, who had earlier derided the #MeToo movement, which "unfairly punishes men for flirting".
Gajendra Chauhan to portray demon on TV
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, former chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), will soon be seen as a demon on TV.
The delicate balance between beauty and originality in translating Marathi to English
(ATTN EDITORS: This is the third in a 10-part "Translating India" series where 10 noted translators -- in articles written exclusively for IANS -- share their experiences of translating from their respective languages.)
People know me because I was paired opposite Salman: Zareen
Actress Zareen Khan says her Bollywood debut film "Veer" is very close to her heart and that people today know her because she was paired opposite superstar Salman Khan.
Michael Haneke slams #MeToo movement
Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke has slammed the #MeToo movement, calling it a witch hunt.
Salman, Bobby shoot in Bangkok for 'Race 3'
Actors Salman Khan, Bobby Deol and Daisy Shah are shooting in Bangkok for their upcoming film "Race 3".
My version of 'Ek do teen' tribute to Madhuri Dixit: Jacqueline Fernandez
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez says she has tried to pay tribute to Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit Nene through her version of foot-tapping number "Ek do teen" in "Baaghi 2".
Dornan covers McCartney's 1970 number in 'Fifty Shades Freed'
Actor Jamie Dornan has covered The Beatles legend Paul McCartney's track "Maybe I'm Amazed" in the soundtrack of his movie "Fifty Shades Freed". The 35-year-old actor, who reprises his role as Christan Grey in the third installment of the film franchise, has earlier been a part of the rock band Sons of Jim, E! News reported. Dornan shared his experience of crooning the 1970 song in an interview on ITV's "Lorraine", saying although he has not heard the cover, he was not impressed with his performance. "I presume it's not very good. I kind of got through it. There was a plan to have a longer version on the soundtrack, but they ended up just putting the bit we did on the day as a bonus track," he said. The actor said nerves got to him when the cameras started rolling. "We were shooting at the home of Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan and she did a rendition of a couple of her songs before (filming began). Everyone was spellbound by this amazing singing. "She finished and ...
Diane Kruger, Eric Bana to star in 'The Operative'
Actors Diane Kruger and Eric Bana have been roped in to feature in the espionage thriller, "The Operative". The film will be directed by Yuval Adler, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Kruger plays a rogue spy recruited by Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, to go undercover in Tehran only to be caught in a complex triangle with her handler (Bana) and her subject. The actor duo has earlier shared screen space in historical drama, "Troy". The film has been adapted from the Israeli best-seller "The English Teacher", penned by former Israeli intelligence officer Yiftach Reicher Atir. Adler has written the screenplay for the movie.
Sapna Didi's story isincredible: Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone, who will be seen as gangster Sapna Didi in her next film, says the "incredible" story of the lady don encouraged her to take up the project. After portraying the role of Rani Padmavati in "Padmaavat", Deepika will portray the mafia queen in Vishal Bhardwaj's next directorial venture. "I guess I am drawn to strong characters. I am very excited to play this part. Like 'Padmaavat' was a 13th century old story that even after so many years the power of women is visible to all today. We are standing up for ourselves with dignity. I find her journey so relevant. "It is going to be similar with Vishal sir's film. It is based on Sapna Didi, I don't know what the title is at the moment. It is a true story. It is an incredible story, her transformation is amazing," Padukone said in a media interaction here. The movie is based on the life and times of Ashraf Khan, popularly known as Sapna Didi, who was a feared name in the underworld. According to media reports, ..
Jamie Dornan covers McCartney's track for 'Fifty Shades Freed'
Actor Jamie Dornan has lent his voice for the soundtrack of upcoming film "Fifty Shades Freed", the cover version of veteran musician Paul McCartney's 1970 track "Maybe I'm amazed".
Women characters more exciting to write, direct: Will Gluck
From "Easy A", "Friends with Benefits" and "Annie" to his forthcoming film "Peter Rabbit", Will Gluck's stories have always been tied together by a common string of strong female characters. The American director says he likes to write for women characters as they feel "much smarter" than the male parts.
Ayushmann wants to own space of quirky, taboo breaking films
Having played a sperm donor in his debut and a man suffering from erectile dysfunction in another, actor Ayushmann Khurrana wants to own the space of movies which tackle taboo subjects in a quirky manner. In an interview with PTI, the actor said, "I want to own this space. I started like that and I have that in me as an actor. I would love to act in such subjects (like of a sperm donor, erectile dysfunction). It is important to have your own space as an actor," he said. "At the same time, I have to shift gears like I am doing a thriller film with Sriram Raghavan, it is an exciting genre for me. I am happy in this kind of space and I will continue to choose films that are interesting," he added. Year 2017 turned out to well for Ayushmann with three releases - "Meri Pyaari Bindu", "Bareilly Ki Barfi" and "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan" - receiving good reviews. The new year too looks promising for the actor with films such as "Badhai Ho", "Manmarziyaan" and a film with Raghavan ...
Cardi B was attacked by cheetah during a shoot
Singer Cardi B, whose "Bodak Yellow" music video is a hit, had a scary moment as she was nearly mauled by a cheetah while filming it.
Rakhi Sawant to play cricket to encourage women
Actress Rakhi Sawant has joined the upcoming season of "Box Cricket League" (BCL) and is excited about playing for her team Goa Sharks. She says the only reason for doing this is to encourage women to play cricket.
Nepali actors to visit India for FTII training
A group of 20 actors from Nepal will visit India for a 20-day course, commencing from February 12, at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.The participants, hailing from different regions of Nepal, have been shortlisted on the basis of their performances and accomplishments in films and theatre."I am very excited and I know that I will grow by learning more acting skills and I am confident that I can learn a lot many things about acting. It will help my career as well," One of the renowned theater artists in Nepal Sabina Gopali told ANI.The course is commencing on February 12 and is scheduled to finish on March 3.During the course, the participants will receive rigorous training in acting, through rasa theory, sense memory, improvisation, scene-work and lip sync playback, the officials at the Indian Embassy informed.Apart from training, the participants will also get an opportunity to interact with the leading Bollywood stars."The teacher, the faculty of FTII and .
Was discouraged from taking up dance reality show: Sukhwinder
Popular singer Sukhwinder Singh says many people discouraged him when he decided to participate in a dance reality TV show. But he hopes to see more people breaking the norms and broadening their horizons.
No romantic song sequence with any Britisher in 'Manikarnika':
Amid a controversy over Kangana Ranaut-starrer biographical epic on Rani Laxmibai, 'Manikarnika', the film producer today said there was no romantic song or sequence with any Britisher in the film. "Historical facts were not distorted.There are no references to Jaishree Mishra or any other writer who wrote controversial pieces on the legendary queen," producer Kamal Jain said. There was no romantic song or sequence with Britishers in the film, Jain said in his reply to the Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha. The fringe group had lodged a protest, claiming that filmmakers were shooting a romantic sequence featuring Rani Laxmibai and a British agent in Rajasthan. The president of the group, Suresh Mishra, had submitted a memorandum to Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh to look into the matter. Jain in his reply, further said Vijendra Prasad of 'Bahubali' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' fame had conducted a researched, with the help of a huge team, and written the story after consulting scholars