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Hrithik starts 'Super 30' shoot in Varanasi

Known for his 'Greek God' looks, actor Hrithik Roshan has embraced a unique get-up with a heavy beard and unkempt hair for his new film "Super 30".

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 2:00 PM IST

Lawley fired from 'The Hate U Give' over racial remarks

Actor Kian Lawley has been removed from the upcoming release "The Hate U Give" after the surfacing of an online video in which he makes racially charged remarks.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:50 PM IST

'Boy And The World' set for India release

The Oscar-nominated Brazilian animation feature film "Boy and the World" will release in India on Friday.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:40 PM IST

Kim congratulates sister Kylie on motherhood

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West congratulated her younger sister Kylie Jenner on becoming a mother to a girl. She says their daughters will be "besties".

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:36 PM IST

Film business chews you up, spits you on sidewalk: Mahesh Bhatt

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who has had a four decade-long association with the Hindi film industry, says a person needs to have guts for resurrection and reinvention to survive in show business.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:35 PM IST

Rahul Khanna to make Bollywood comeback soon

Actor Rahul Khanna, who has featured in films like "Earth", "Love Aaj Kal" and "Wake Up Sid", says he will soon be seen in a Bollywood venture.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:35 PM IST

Tarantino clarifies role in Thurman's 'Kill Bill' car crash

Quentin Tarantino has opened up about his role in Uma Thurman's car crash on the sets of "Kill Bill", calling it "the biggest regret" of his life but denied any involvement in hiding the footage from the actor. The director, in a detailed interview with Deadline, also discussed Thurman's sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the aftermath of the crash and accusations of cruelty in the star's recent New York Times story. "... That is one of the biggest regrets of my life. As a director, you learn things and sometimes you learn them through horrendous mistakes. That was one of my most horrendous mistakes, that I didn't take the time to run the road, one more time, just to see what I would see," Tarantino said. In the article, Thurman had revealed that she suffered severe injuries after she was pressured into driving a stunt car she did not feel comfortable operating. The studio, fearing a lawsuit, allegedly refused to provide Thurman's lawyer with the ...

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:35 PM IST

Salman Khan ready to say 'I do'?

Has Salman Khan, one of the country's most eligible bachelors, hinted that marriage may finally be on the cards?With reports about the 'Sultan' star's wedding making the rounds, the actor posted a cryptic one line tweet, saying, "Mujhe ladki mil gayi."Soon after the tweet, congratulatory messages started pouring in for the 52-year-old.There have been rumours on and off about the impending wedding of Salman Khan to Romanian beauty Iulia Vantur but neither of them have ever spoken about their alleged relationship.The tweet has left everyone wondering if the superstar is finally ready to talk about his love life or is it just another gimmick for a film's promotion.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:25 PM IST

'Frasier' star John Mahoney dead

Actor John Mahoney, best known for playing Martin Crane on eleven seasons of "Frasier", is dead. He was 77.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:20 PM IST

Charlize Theron's 'Gringo' to release in India in March

Charlize Theron's dark comedy "Gringo" will open in India on March 9.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:10 PM IST

Noomi Rapace on board for 'Angel of Mine'

Actress Noomi Rapace will star in Australian psychological thriller "Angel of Mine", to be directed by Kim Farrant.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:10 PM IST

Super 30: Presenting Hrithik's first look

Hrithik Roshan has treated the fans with the first look of his upcoming film 'Super 30'.In the film, the actor will be seen portraying the role of Anand Kumar, the Patna-based mathematician and founder of the Super 30 coaching institute.The 'Kaabil' star took to social media to share the look where he can be seen donning a thick beard and rough hair."And the journey begins.. #Super30", he wrote alongside the picture.Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films' 'Super 30', directed by Vikas Bahl, will release on January 25, 2019.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 12:25 PM IST

Sexual misconduct, gender bias in focus at pre-Oscar meet

Sexual misconduct and the underrepresentation of women in positions of authority -- two of the most raging issues in Hollywood -- remained the focus at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 12:20 PM IST

Digital space has made piracy controllable: Bhushan Kumar

Piracy continues to be a major issue plaguing the Indian film industry, causing a substantial annual loss in revenues. However, the emergence of the digital world has made it controllable, says Bhushan Kumar, head honcho of entertainment conglomerate T-Series.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 12:05 PM IST

Sushant Singh Rajput impressed by Steven Kotler

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who has started an online book club, has praised American author Steven Kotler's work

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 11:45 AM IST

The best things are ahead of me: Actor Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick got his breakout role as the shape-shifting villain T-1000 in James Cameron's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" back in 1991. For the actor, the hunger to get better in the craft and attain greater heights is still intact, as he says "there is still a lot for me to do".

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 11:25 AM IST

Sarah Silverman announces spilt with Micheal Sheen

Stand-up comic Sarah Silverman has announced that she and actor Micheal Sheen have parted ways after three years of dating. The 47-year-old comedian took to Twitter to reveal that the couple had called it quits last Christmas. Silverman said the long distance was the undoing of their relationship and they took the decision mutually. "The great @michaelsheen and I consciously uncoupled over Christmas. I mean, not 'over Christmas' - like that wasn't the fight that ended it. "No fight. We just live in different countries and it got hard. Felt we should just tell y'all so you stop askin, 'How's Michael/How's Sarah? (sic)" she wrote. "The Wreck-It Ralph" actor had opened up about their long-distance relationship to her ex, Jimmy Kimmel on his show, calling Sheen her "on-again, off-again lover". "The Passengers" actor had moved from Los Angeles to the U K around the time his daughter Lily was accepted to college.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 11:20 AM IST

'Frasier' star John Mahoney passes away

Best known for his role as Kelsey Grammer's dad on 'Frasier', actor John Mahoney has died at the age of 77.Mahoney, who played Martin Crane, father of Frasier Crane and Niles Crane, on the long-running sitcom, died Sunday in Chicago after a short illness, reports CNN.Born in Blackpool, England in June 1940, his acting career spanned more than 30 years and included roles on television and film, with movies including 'Barton Fink', 'The American President' and 'Flipped'.He won a SAG Award and received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for his work on 'Frasier.'The sitcom's casting director, Jeff Greenberg, tweeted, "I've not known a kinder man nor more brilliant actor. We were all blessed to have spent 11 glorious years together.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 11:00 AM IST

HT journalist selected fellow for AFPP programme

Hindustan Times journalist Gulam Jeelani has been selected 2018 fellow for the prestigious Alfred Friendly Press Partners (AFPP) programme, a media announcement said today. Jeelani is among the seven journalists from around the world selected for the six-month long Alfred Friendly fellowship programme in the US. The fellowship includes training at the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism and working for a major US news organisation. Six other journalists are from Ukraine, Sudan, Jordan and Mexico. In addition, six journalists from Macedonia will participate in a condensed version of the AFPP programme. Jeelani was chosen for the fellowship by eminent immigrant philanthropist Frank Islam through his Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Foundation. "We chose Gulam, from my motherland of India, to be our fellow because his background indicates that he has the interests and capabilities to refine his craft here and to make an even bigger impact on the Indian democracy when ..

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 7:45 AM IST

Satisfying to work with Scott Cooper: Christian Bale

Actor Christian Bale enjoyed working with Scott Cooper on "Hostiles", and says he likes the way the director gives attention to the character in the script.

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 5:25 AM IST