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Vidya Balan to play Math genius Shakuntala Devi in her next
Actor Vidya Balan has been roped in to play the role of math genius Shakuntala Devi in her next, to be directed by Anu Menon. Set for summer 2020 release, the film will be produced by Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment. Shakuntala Devi, the mathematical wizard, was known for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations. Shakuntala's genius was first discovered at the age of 5, when she solved a math problem for 18-year-old students. "I am extremely excited to play the 'human computer' Shakuntala Devi on the big screen. She was truly someone who embraced her individuality, had a strong feminist voice and braved many a naysayer to reach the pinnacle of success," Vidya said in a statement. "But what truly fascinates me is that you wouldn't normally associate a fun person with math...and she completely turns that perception on its head." Vidya said the team is proud to bring to life the story of "one of the most inspiring women of this country." "How incredible that The ...
'Veteran' remake with Salman will be bigger, says Atul Agnihotri
Actor-producer Atul Agnihotri says his brother-in-law Salman Khan will play the role of a detective in the remake version of "Veteran", which will be bigger and larger than the original Korean film. Atul has acquired the rights of the original film. "I saw the film and I liked it. I thought it is an opportunity to make it with him. It is a class film. I showed him the film and he felt the same. Salman has given a go ahead. He will play the detective in the film," Atul told PTI. "Adaptation are never literal, adaptations are always a starting point. After that, you blend it according to the sensibilities of audience. It will have many big things, I have to make it bigger and larger as the expectations are huge every time Salman does a film. We hope to star sometime next year." The 2015 Korean film revolves around a detective, who hunts down a young and successful man running a crime syndicate. The superstar, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming film "Bharat", which is also an ..
Ranbir Kapoor practices 'Shiva sessions' in Berlin
Ranbir Kapoor is in Berlin for a schedule of "Brahmastra". The film's director Ayan Mukerji shared a video of the actor's "Shiva sessions" - his prep for his role in the fantasy adventure - and actress Alia Bhatt could be seen making a video on her phone.
Many women have nurturing instinct: Dennis Quaid
Actor Dennis Quaid feels women have a nurturing instinct, and his upcoming film "A Dog's Journey" focuses on the quality.
Chris Hemsworth, Tiffany Haddish to star in 'Down Under Cover'
Chris Hemsworth and Tiffany Haddish are teaming up for a buddy cop action comedy, "Down Under Cover". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the duo will set out together to solve a crime. Hemsworth plays a cop who has to go undercover to solve a bunch of Casino heists where the perpetrators of the crime are suspected to be a troupe of Australian erotic dancers. He is paired with a partner who no one else will work with, to be played by Haddish. She portrays a lone wolf cop who clashes with the Hemsworth's course of investigation in the movie. The movie has been scripted by Peter Hoare. The film will be introduced at Cannes by CAA and FilmNation, which will be handling its international sales. It will be produced by the Thematic Entertainment. While Hemsworth is all set to star in Hulk Hogan biopic, Haddish currently stars in Netflix comedy, "Tuca and Bertie".
Disney announces new release date for 'Avatar' sequel
'Avatar' fans will have to wait a little longer for the release of its sequel as the release date of the upcoming film has been postponed.The long-awaited 'Avatar 2' will now release hit the theatres on December 17, 2021, instead of December 18, 2020, reported Variety.The move also means that 'Avatar 3' will now release on December 22, 2023, rather than on December 17, 2021, 'Avatar 4' will open on December 19, 2025, instead of December 2024 and 'Avatar 5' will release on December 17, 2027.The upcoming sequel is being directed by James Cameron and will introduce seven young cast members who will take a trip to Pandora.The news comes as a part of a larger shift in release dates announced by Walt Disney Studios. The entertainment company is moving around the debuts of various films it inherited after buying the bulk of 21st Century Fox's film and television assets in a mega-merger.Disney also announced that there will be a trio of untitled 'Star Wars' films. These will hit the big ...
Haven't grown complacent as an actor: Mahesh Babu
Actor Mahesh Babu, whose 25th film "Maharshi" hits screens on Thursday, says he is glad he hasnt become complacent with his own work in his two-decade long career.
O Womaniya': Bollywood films double up woman power
Bollywood, hitherto fuelled by its favourite ingredient -hypermasculinity and machismo - seems to be changing as filmmakers are taking a step forward by doubling up woman power in movies and going beyond the usual formula of a boy fighting baddies to save women.
Vidya excited to play 'human computer' Shakuntala Devi
Actress Vidya Balan has confirmed she is playing the lead role in a film on mathematics genius Shakuntala Devi, who earned the moniker of 'human computer' for her ability to make swift calculations.
Richard Madden in talks to star in Marvel's 'The Eternals'
"Bodyguard" star Richard Madden is in negotiations to join Marvel Studio's "The Eternals". According to Variety, the actor, best known for playing Rob Stark in "Game of Thrones", will feature as Ikaris, a member of the human offshoot race known as the Eternals. Madden is the latest addition to the MCU film, which already has Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani on board. Marvel declined to comment on the casting. Created by Jack Kirby in 1976, the story of "The Eternals" is set millions of years ago when the cosmic beings known as the celestials genetically experimented on humans to create super-powered individuals known as the Eternals along with the villainous Deviants. Chloe Zhao is directing the film from a script by Matthew and Ryan Firpo. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is producing.
'Detective Pikachu' 'leaks' online, Ryan Reynolds to the rescue
In a first, the team of "Detective Pikachu" created its own "leak" copy of the film and Ryan Reynolds, the voice of the beloved Pokemon, brought it to Warner Bros attention on social media in his signature wry humour. Days ahead of its theatrical release, the 1 hour 42 minute-long supposedly 'pirated' footage found its way on the Internet with an 'R Reynolds' watermark placed quite conspicuously in the clip. The video, titled 'Pokemon Detective Pikachu: Full Picture', was shared from a Twitter account called Inspector Pikachu. Reynolds retweeted the post and "informed" the studio and the movie's official account on the microblogging site about the supposed "leak". "Attn @DetPikachuMovie @warnerbros. Leak..." wrote the actor. At the first glance, it seems that it could be a pirated copy of the film but the video is a well thought-out and funny marketing gimmick, which shows Pikachu dancing to Bobby King's "I Cannot Hear You" for almost two hours straight. "Detective Pikachu" is slated .
Met Gala '19: 'Knocked over six chairs' searching for 'sister' Deepika Padukone, quips Lilly Singh
The Met Gala 2019 was one star-studded affair that saw the who's who from all over the world strut down the pink carpet. It also saw many celebrities making their first appearances and a number of couple debuts.One such celebrity who made her Met debut this year was YouTube sensation Lilly Singh, who turned heads in a stunning pink Jeremy Scott ensemble.Taking to Instagram, Lilly revealed how she frantically searched the mega event to find her "sister" Deepika Padukone.The 33-year-old online sensation quipped about knocking down chairs and getting stepped on while scouting for Deepika, who also attended the fashion fete.Lilly also treated her fans to two beautiful pictures of her with the actor."Searched the entire #MetGala, knocked over 6 chairs with my dress, got stepped on by 16 people and got a cramp... to find my sister @deepikapadukoneand give her a hug. Worth it," she wrote alongside the pictures.Lilly also shared the same post on her Twitter handle, in response to which ...
Tehzeeb TV the fastest growing Urdu TV channel in India
Emerging as the most liked Urdu satellite television channel in India, Tehzeeb TV is all set and excited to pave its way into the hearts of a larger audience.Observing a huge following and viewership on TV and reflecting the same through social media, this Islamic infotainment satellite TV channel is booming exponentially every day. After surpassing popular Urdu channels like Zee Salaam, Munsif TV and iPlus TV in terms of social media followership and engagement, Tehzeeb TV is now giving a tough fight to News18 Urdu on Facebook that owned the industry of Urdu channels in India from past 18 years.Gaining a whopping number of 4.90 lakh followers on Facebook in a very short time, Tehzeeb TV has left Zee Salaam, with 2.60 lakh followers, far behind in the race of social media followership and popularity. As evident by the numbers, this infotainment channel is competing close to News18 Urdu that enjoys followership of around 5.10 lakh people on this social media platform.Elated after being
Varun Dhawan celebrates Natasha Dalal's birthday
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan took some time off from his busy schedule and celebrated his long-time girlfriend Natasha Dalal's birthday.The actor took to his Instagram stories to share a small clip from the birthday celebrations on Tuesday night.In the video, Natasha can be seen cutting her birthday cake surrounded by friends. She is later seen blowing the birthday candles as her friends sing 'Happy Birthday'.Varun had opened about his relationship with Natasha a while back and ever since, the two have made many public appearances together.In a recent interview, the 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' star said, "My first love is films and everyone in my life knows that. After that comes Natasha, my family, and my friends. I just don't make relationships to let go of them."The 32-year-old had also revealed how Natasha influenced him to take up some of the projects he has been a part of."Actually, I decided to do a film like 'Badlapur' or 'October' because of her. It's because of her and some of ..
Richard Madden may join Jolie in 'The Eternals'
Actor Richard Madden is in talks to join Marvel Studios' "The Eternals".
John Singleton's children caught up in legal conflict
Oscar-nominated Hollywood director John Singleton's seven children are preparing for a legal battle over issues on how his estate -- estimated at $35 million -- will be divided.
Parineeti to shoot 'The Girl on the Train' in England
Actress Parineeti Chopra will head to England, where she pursued her studies, for two months to shoot the official remake of the acclaimed Hollywood film "The Girl on the Train". She is looking forward to all work, and no play.
Chris Evans informed Anthony Mackie about Falcon taking over Captain America's mantle
There were perhaps no dry eyes in the cinema halls when the viewers watched an old Captain America handing over his shield to Falcon in the climax-nearing "Avengers: Endgame" and Anthony Mackie has revealed it was Chris Evans who broke the ending to him before they started shooting. Evans and Mackie first worked together as Cap/ Steve Rogers and Falcon in 2014's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", which was also directed by "Endgame" filmmakers The Russo Brothers. The actor said he hadn't read the script and got to know about the big shift from the man himself. "We were at his (Evans) house and he goes, 'You excited?' And I go, 'What are you talking about?' and he goes, 'You don't know?' He jumps up, runs out of the room and comes back in with the script," Mackie told IMDb. He admitted he was overwhelmed after reading the climax. "We cried. We drank. We laughed. I am very happy I got that moment with Chris, for him to not only pass me the shield, but to tell me it was ...
Ajay Devgn is one of the most bankable actors: Tabu
National award-winning actress Tabu loves working with actor Ajay Devgn, and says he is one of the most bankable actors in the industry.
Janelle Monae to reinvent 'Siamese Cat Song' for 'Lady and the Tramp' remake
Actor-singer Janelle Monae will be providing new music for Disney's upcoming live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp". According to Variety, the 33-year-old actor will perform two original songs for the film, which is being directed by Charlie Bean from a script by Andrew Bujalski. Her artist collective Wondaland is also "reinventing" the "Siamese Cat Song" from the original movie. The song was considered controversial due to its racist portrayal of Asian culture. The track will be reworked by Wondaland contributors Nate 'Rocket' Wonder and Roman GianArthur for the upcoming remake. Monae is already on board the project as an actor. She will voice star as Peg, the wise-cracking pound dog in the film. "Westworld" star Tessa Thompson is lending her voice to Lady's part, while actor Justin Theroux will be voicing for Tramp. The film's story follows two dogs, an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel named Lady and a street-smart, downtown stray mongrel called the Tramp, as they ...