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All films deserve to be released, says Vidya Balan
Actor Vidya Balan believes that every movie should be released in the way it has been made by the director and says that instead of protesting against a film, people should just not watch it if they feel offended. The actor's comments came in the aftermath of the controversy over the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat", which faced protests from various Rajput groups, including the Karni Sena, which alleged that it distorted history, a claim repeatedly denied by the director. The film, starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, was released on January 25 after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with a 'U/A' certificate and five modifications, including title change from "Padmavati" to "Padmaavat". "I feel every kind of film should be allowed to be released in the way it's been made and then if you don't want to go and watch it, don't watch it. But at least watch it to know what it has," said Balan, who is also a member ..
Udaipur World Music Festival to start from Feb 9
Rajasthan's lake city is ready to host for one of the biggest musical treats this season with the Udaipur World Music Festival all set to return with impressive bands and a line-up of renowned artistes from all across the world.
del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' wins DGA best film award
Guillermo del Toro has won the Directors Guild of America's top award for his fantasy drama "The Shape of Water". del Toro bagged the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film award for his film, which is about a mute cleaning lady's unique bond with a sea creature. The film recently swept the 90th Academy Awards nominations by receiving 13 nods. The 53-year-old director edged out competitors Jordan Peele ("Get Out"), Christopher Nolan ("Dunkirk"), Martin McDonagh ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"), and Greta Gerwig ("Lady Bird") at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. "Inclusion is necessary if for no other reason than we're not hearing all the stories that need to be heard," he said in his acceptance speech, according to Variety. Peele won the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film for his horror comedy "Get Out". "I truly believe these stories that we make and these things we put out into the world, these stories of
JLo styles up in leopard-print catsuit
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez, who went through eight costume changes for a pre-Super Bowl concert in Minneapolis, grabbed eyeballs with her famous curves in a skin-tight leopard-print catsuit.
Won't compromise on my opportunities: Kangana
Mumbai, Feb 4 ( IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut says she is a career-oriented woman who won't compromise on her opportunities.
Gary Oldman's ex-wife on her 'darkest hours' with him
A former wife of Gary Oldman, a frontrunner for the Best Actor Oscar this year for "Darkest Hour", has opened up about the darkest moments of her four-year marriage with him. She wants him to take responsibility for the physical and emotional abuse she went through.
Ranveer Singh's '83' to release on August 30, 2019
Actor Ranveer Singh-starrer "83", about India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win, will release in August next year. The film, titled "83" and to be directed by Kabir Khan, will hit the theatres on August 30, 2019. The film will chronicle India's win under Kapil Dev's captainship, when the Men in Blue defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy. Ranveer will be essaying Kapil Dev's role in the film, which is touted as the "biggest sports film". The movie is backed by Phantom films and Reliance Entertainment in association with Vibri Media and Kabir Khan Films. "'83' will be releasing on August 30th, 2019," tweeted Reliance Entertainment.
Pink battling flu before her Super Bowl performance
Singer Pink has said she is suffering from a flu ahead of her Super Bowl performance. Pink, who is slated to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in Minneapolis, Minnesota, said she may not be well enough to perform at her peak. "Trying to practise the flu away," she wrote on Instagram while explaining that her daughter Willow Sage and 13-month- old son Jameson Moon were to blame for her sickness. "I've been waiting to sing this song since 1991 when I saw my idol, Whitney Houston, own this song. And now, my chance has finally come. And it just so happens that this chance comes when I have two small Petri dish kids who literally cough into my mouth and rub their snot on my cheek. You can't write this stuff I swear!" she said. Despite her ill health, the singer vowed that the show must go on and she would battle on regardless. "I will tell you, this is one of the biggest Honor's of my life, singing this song in front of my family, my military family, my dad and brother and step .
Film on 1983 cricket World Cup to release on August 30, 2019
Ranveer Singh starrer "'83", a film on the story of India's incredible 1983 cricket World Cup victory, will release on August 30, 2019, its makers announced on Sunday.
James Corden feels homesick
British actor, writer and comedian James Corden feels homesick.
I'm very excited: Shilpa Shetty on launch of her cook book
Actor Shilpa Shetty today said she is extremely "excited" as her cook book, "The Diary of a Domestic Diva", will hit the bookshelves in a month. This is the actor's second stint as an author after her 2014 book, "The Great Indian Diet". "It is expected to come out in a month. I'm very excited because this book is all about recipes and I love cooking. There are around 99 recipes from my kitchen to yours," Shilpa told the reporters on the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018. The actor turned showstopper for fashion designer Jayanti Reddy, looking radiant in a shimmery bridal ensemble with flowers in her hair bun. Shilpa added that the book, published by Penguin India, is dedicated to those people who struggle with cooking. "It's for those who think that cooking is a difficult task. It's for those who remain extremely confused in the kitchen and keep wondering what they should cook today. I have given some tips and all the dishes can be prepared quickly,"
Nothing is a taboo for Tabu
It is hard to imagine "Maqbool" or "Astitva" without Tabu, but the actor says many producers advised her against doing independent films as she already had a thriving career in commercial cinema. The actor says she decided to ignore the advice as such films gave her a chance to emotionally express herself as an artiste. "I enjoyed doing films such as 'Vijaypath' but I did not want to let go meaty roles as well, as later it became my identity as an actor. But I was asked not do it as producers felt that I already had a thriving commercial career. "The perception was that when you don't get success in commercial films, you move towards independent cinema but that was not the case with me," the actor told PTI in an exclusive interview. Tabu has an enviable body of work in the Indian cinema, making her one of the finest actors of her generation but she singles out Mahesh Manjrekar's "Astitva", Vishal Bhardwaj's "Maqbool" and Nishikant Kamat's "Drishyam" among her ...
Literal translation in dubbing causes unintentional humour: Writer
Writer-lyricist Manoj Muntashir, who besides making headlines for his Hindi dialogues that he lent to the "Baahubali" films, has penned the Hindi version for the upcoming Hollywood film "Black Panther", says the long-standing traditional mindset of translating films into Hindi is a setback.
John Stamos marries Caitlin McHugh
John Stamos has tied the knot with his girlfriend, actor Caitlin McHugh. The 54-year-old actor got married to McHugh at The Little Brown Church in Studio City here, reported People magazine. The ceremony was followed by a reception which was held at Stamos' home in Beverly Hills. A day before the wedding, McHugh's room at the Beverly Hills Hotel was burglarised and her jewellery worth USD 165,000 was stolen. Neither McHugh nor Stamos was in the room at the time and the incident remains under investigation, the report said. The "Fuller House" star had announced his engagement to McHugh in October last year, and had also revealed that she was pregnant with their first child together.
Box office numbers a 'validation' for Ranveer Singh
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, on a high after recording his biggest hit with "Padmaavat", says box office numbers are a validation for him as an entertainer.
Trinamool MP Tapas Pal on his way to Kolkata after release
Actor-turned-Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Paul, who was granted conditional bail by the Orissa High Court three days ago, left for his hometown Kolkata on Sunday, 13 months after his arrest.
'Jonaki' a film people would be too afraid to make: Jim Sarbh
Actor Jim Sarbh, fresh from the success of "Padmaavat", was at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) for his new movie "Jonaki". He lauded its director Aditya Vikram Sengupta for taking a risk few would take.
Actor Arielle Kebbel's sister Julia is missing
Actor Arielle Kebbel is searching for her sister, Julia Kebbel, who has been missing for days. The "Fifty Shades Freed" star took to Instagram and pleaded for help for the search of her missing sister. "Alert. My sister Julia Kebbel is missing. Pls repost. She was last seen in silver lake, walking her chocolate lab, Cindy, at 11 pm wed night. 1/31/18 She is 5'3 . Weighs about 105 pounds. Fair skin. Bleach blonde short hair," posted Kebbel, along with a series of photos of her sister and her dog. "She has tattoos on both fore arms. She has a spiritual symbol w/ a key and the words promise on one fore arm and a blue Phoenix rising on the other. Pls scroll through pictures to see details. Her chocolate lab is named Cindy Crawford. She is chipped. If anyone finds the dog or has seen her, pls let us know," she added. Arielle also shared Julia's Instagram and Twitter accounts so that fans can see more photos of her and identify her.
Smart choices make great career: Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor has never shied away from taking risks, be it opting for intense roles or doing multi-starrer projects, and the actor says what defines his success story are the "smart choices" he made over the years. In the past, Shahid has worked in multi-starrers such as "Udta Punjab", "Rangoon" and most recently "Padmaavat" alongside Ranveer Singh. The actor said it is difficult to find a film which justifies the presence of more than one male lead, and hence, audience does not get to see movies with multiple leads anymore. "There are very few films, written today, which are worthy of two big actors. When someone has the ability to write content of some quality, then actors will do it. How many 'Padmaavat's are being made? "Even 'Udta Punjab' had a spectacular script and it came from nowhere and suddenly it had a huge cast. Of course, it took one year to cast the film. Diljit (Dosanjh) is a very big star in Punjab," Shahid said in a group interview. Shahid said when ...
'Veerey Ki Wedding' to hit screens early
Those waiting for 'Veerey Ki Wedding' can now rejoice as the film will be releasing a week early.The Pulkit Samrat-starrer, which was scheduled for a March 9 release, will now hit the theatres on March 2.Jimmy Shergill and Kriti Kharbanda will also be seen in the pivotal roles.The 'Fukrey' actor will be seen romancing Kriti, while Jimmy will essay Pulkit's bachelor brother. Shot in Delhi, the film will be an action-drama.The film will be helmed by Ashu Trikha of 'Alag', 'Koyelanchal', and 'Deewanapan' fame.Recently, the makers released the film's trailer and it has garnered positive response since then.The film has been confused with another mega-starrer 'Veerey Di Wedding', which has an ensemble cast of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, and Swara Bhaskar among others. It is expected to hit the theatres on June 1.