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Netanyahu gets his 'best selfie' at Shalom Bollywood
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday took a selfie with Bollywood personalities during 'Shalom Bollywood' and branded it as his "best selfie" yet."My best selfie yet. Any fans of #bollywood out there? @SrBachchan @juniorbachchan @rajcheerfull @imbhandarkar @vivek_oberoi @RonnieScrewvala @karanjohar," the Israeli PM, wrote, in a Twitter post.In addition to this, the Israeli premier drew a comparison between his selfie with the B-town stars and Ellen DeGeneres' Oscar Selfie."Will my Bollywood selfie beat @TheEllenShow Hollywood selfie at the Oscars? @SrBachchan @juniorbachchan @rajcheerfull @imbhandarkar @vivek_oberoi @," questions Netanyahu, in a tweet.Earlier, Netanyahu praised Bollywood saying that the world, including Israel, loves Bollywood."The world loves bollywood, Israel loves bollywood, I love bollywood," Netanyahu said at 'Shalom Bollywood' event in Mumbai.Emphasising that 'Israel wants Bollywood', the Prime Minister explained various reasons to make ...
Spotify launches visual content in multimedia push ahead of IPO
(Reuters) - Music streaming company Spotify launched a feature that will allow listeners to see stories, news and other content through photos, videos and text, the company said on Thursday, expanding beyond music ahead of taking itself public.
Karan Johar denies rumours of roping Manushi Chillar for 'SOTY 2'
Filmmaker Karan Johar on Thursday dismissed rumours that he had roped in Miss World Manushi Chillar as a second heroine for his film "Student Of The Year 2".
Netanyahu recreates 'Oscar' moment, clicks selfie with
Recreating the viral 'Oscar selfie', which featured several Hollywood stars in one picture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tonight posed with Bollywood superstars as a sign of the "great friendship" between India and Israel. Netanyahu was at "Shalom Bollywood" event in Mumbai, where top stars from the industry were present, including Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and filmmaker Karan Johar. "I want everyone in Indian and Israel to know about the phenomenal friendship between our countries. So I've an idea. One of the most viral pictures took place at the Oscars where several celebrities took a selfie together," he said. "So I want all the Bollywood actors, directors, producers present here to join me right now for a selfie so millions of people can see the great friendship between the two countries," Netanyahu added. Posing for the selfie were Bollywood guests like Bachchan and his family, Johar, Randhir Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Sara Ali ...
World, Israel, I love Bollywood: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday praised Bollywood saying that the world, including Israel, loves Bollywood."The world loves bollywood, Israel loves bollywood, I love bollywood," Netanyahu said at 'Shalom Bollywood' event in Mumbai.Emphasising that 'Israel wants Bollywood', the Prime Minister explained various reasons to make Bollywood films in his country."If you come and you need more, we will put in more. In Israel you will see great ideas and great technology," he said.Netanyahu also praised megastar Amitabh Bachchan and said the actor has more followers than him on Twitter.Earlier, Amitabh extended a warm welcome to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at the event.While addressing the audience at the event, the 'PINK' said, "The Indian film industry is more than a hundred years old and is flourishing and doing extremely well. India produces more than a 1500 films every year, which is four times what Hollywood produces and ...
B'wood is liked in every part of world: Fadnavis at Shalom Bollywood
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that Indian cinema is liked in every part of the world.While addressing the audience at the 'Shalom Bollywood' event in Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis said, "The history of Indian Cinema starts from Mumbai and it will always have a special place in the global cinema. Indian cinema has gone truly global; it is liked in every part of the world.The Maharashtra CM further averred that with the Israeli technology, Bollywood artists can create wonder."The entire landscape of entertainment is changing. The technology has changed. The industry has opened up new opportunities. With your technology and our stars, we can create new wonder in the world of entertainment," said CM Fadnavis.In the speech, he also extended a warm welcome to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu.Netanyahu, in his address, spoke about Big B and Bollywood, and said, "I learnt that Amitabh Bachchan has a larger fan following than me on .
Tribute to victims of gun violence at Grammys 2018
Country artists Maren Morris, Eric Church and Brothers Osborne will be paying a tribute to the victims lost to gun violence and terrorism at various live music events with a special performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
Shalom Bollywood: Big B welcomes PM Netanyahu
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan extended a warm welcome to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at an exclusive 'Shalom Bollywood' evening on Thursday.While addressing the audience at the event, the 'PINK' star said, "The Indian film industry is more than a hundred years old and is flourishing and doing extremely well. India produces more than a 1500 films every year, which is four times what Hollywood produces and twice as much as comes out of China."Netanyahu, in his address, spoke about Big B and Bollywood, and said, "I learnt that Amitabh Bachchan has a larger fan following than me on social media. You guys are a big deal. The world loves Bollywood. We love Bollywood. We want Bollywood in Israel."The 'Piku' star and other Bollywood personalities - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar, Subhash Ghai, Imtiaz Ali, Ronnie Screwvala, Sara Ali Khan - who also graced the event clicked a selfie with Netanyahu and his wife.
Happy that "Padmaavat" will release everywhere: Nana Patekar
Actor Nana Patekar today expressed happiness at the Supreme Court's order paving the way for the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" across the country. Speaking to reporters during the trailer launch of his Marathi film "Aapla Manus", Patekar said that if the intention of making a film is not controversial, it will defintely see the light of day. "Today the Supreme Court said "Padmaavat" should be released everywhere. I congratulate Ajit Andhare (COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the film's production house)and I am happy to see him finally smiling after so many days," Patekar said. His Marathi film "Aapla Manus" is also produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Ajay Devgn. "Padmaavat" has been facing protests from a section of the Rajput community over a few of its scenes and some states had also banned the film's release. Patekar added that no genre, including a historical drama, was difficult to make today. "Nothing is difficult. Eventually the film is ...
China abuzz about release of Aamir Khan's 'Secret Superstar'
China's film world is abuzz about Aamir Khan's movie the 'Secret Superstar' slated for release in the country tomorrow, hoping for a repeat of Dangal's historic success. Khan's Chinese social media account as well as Chinas famous film ticketing website maoyan.com have listed the movie titled "mysterious superstar" (Chinese version) for release all over China on January 19. His account in Weibo akin to Twitter in China provides a link for the movie. Khan has become household name in China after the success of 'Dangal' last year which raked up over Rs 1,100 crores since it was released in China. It created history by becoming only 33 film in Chinas history to cross RMB one billion and won rare praise from Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping for its theme. Most of the Chinese schools recommended the movie for parents and students to get inspiration. Khan's earlier movie the three idiots also was a success, specially with school and college kids as it dwelled on ..
Presenting first look of 'Welcome To New York'
Sonakshi Sinha and Diljit Dosanjh are all set to star in India's first ever 3D comedy.Titled 'Welcome To New York', it will also feature Karan Johar in a full-fledged role. Apart from them, the film also stars Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Riteish Deshmukh, Rana Daggubati and probably Salman Khan too.The 'Force 2' star took to social media to share an interesting poster of the movie and wrote alongside, "THIS crazy bunch is here with some non stop laughs and endless entertainment! Bring on the madness aur haan... #WelcomeToNewYork @poojafilms @WizFilmsIN"Earlier in the day, the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director made the film's announcement by sharing a hilarious conversation between the cast.He captioned the video, "And today, all the online goss is about a leaked conversation from a new film. #WelcomeToNewYork http://bit.ly/WelcomeToNewYork-ChatLeaked .@poojafilms @WizFilmsIN."Produced by Vashu Bhagnani and directed by Chakri Toleti, the film is slated to release on February 23, 2018.
'Padmaavat' protests: Karni Sena men attack cinema hall in Bihar
A group of Shri Rajput Karni Sena activists on Thursday attacked a cinema hall in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, tore posters of "Padmaavat" movie and threatened to set ablaze the hall if the film is screened, police said.
'Padmaavat': Karni Sena leader calls for 'janata curfew' on
Following the Supreme Court order paving the way for the nationwide release of the film "Padmaavat", Rajput Karni Sena leader Lokendra Singh Kalvi today gave a call for a 'janata curfew' on January 25. Talking to reporters here, he said, "Not only Rajputs but all communities in the country are opposing this film. We can't give a call of 'Bharat bandh' as January 26 is our national festival, but a 'janata curfew' (people's curfew) should be observed on the day of its release, January 25." "I suspect that any film can be released in spite of a state government's wish. I still request the Prime Minister... Even after a film is cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification, the power to ban any film lies with the Union cabinet. In such situation, the Supreme Court cannot intervene. I urge all social organisations which opposed this film over the past one and a half months to observe a 'social and janata curfew' on January 25," he said. A film on queen Padmavati should ..
British actor Peter Wyngarde dies in London hospital aged 90
Longtime British television and stage star Peter Wyngarde, best known for his role as the detective Jason King in the 1970s, has died. He was 90. His manager Thomas Bowington said today the actor died Monday in Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London after an illness that lasted several months. "His mind was razor sharp until the end," Bowington told The Associated Press. "He entertained that whole hospital. He was funny until the end." The stylish Wyngarde and the characters he portrayed have been cited by the creators of the "Austin Powers" films as one of the inspirations for the fictional 1960s detective with a flair for flashy outfits and a taste for carousing. Wyngarde was best known for his sleuthing role in the popular "Department S" television series but played numerous other parts, appearing in shows and movies including "The Avengers, "The Saint," ''Flash Gordon" and others. His manager said Wyngarde had not retired from performing and that plans for further
Tamil Nadu elections will be game changer, says Vishal
Actor Vishal Krishna feels that the next assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will be a game changer.
SC lifts ban on 'Padmaavat' by 4 states, clears all india
The Supreme Court today threw out the ban imposed on 'Padmaavat' by four BJP-ruled states, paving the way for the nationwide release on January 25 of the controversial film that had triggered violent protests by Rajput and right-wing groups. Hours after the order was pronounced, activists of Rajput group "Karni Sena" brandishing swords attacked a cinema hall in Muzaffarpur in Bihar and tore down posters of the movie, police said. There were also some minor peaceful protests and one anti-Padmaavat group threatened to hit the streets soon, but Bollywood applauded the decision, saying its faith in Indian judiciary has been restored. "Best news of the day which restores faith in our democracy: Supreme Court suspends ban imposed by four states on 'Padmaavat', restrains other states from issuing similar orders," actor Ayushmann Khurrana wrote on Twitter. Staying the orders and notifications issued by the state governments banning the screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ...
Vishal, Prakash Raj hail SC order on 'Padmaavat'
Actors Vishal and Prakash Raj and film director S.K. Sasidharan on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court order staying the ban by three states on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat".
'Spotlight 2' on loneliness that stardom brings: Vikram Bhatt
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is looking forward to launch musical drama "Spotlight 2", and says the story focuses on the "loneliness that stardom brings along with the glitz and glamour in the life of a superstar".
I chase my characters, not my actors: Abhishek Kapoor
Abhishek Kapoor successfully launched Farhan Akhtar and Sushant Singh Rajput as film actors. The director, whose next movie "Kedarnath" will mark Sara Ali Khan's debut, says he chases his characters instead of actors.
Padmaavat: Karni Sena chief urges public to impose curfew in cinema halls
Rajput Karni Sena Chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi on Tuesday urged people to impose curfew in cinema halls and stop screening of the movie 'Padmaavat'.He also appealed the social organisations to come together to protest against the release of the film."I appeal to all social organisation to not let the movie run in cinema halls and public should impose curfew in the cinema halls.Kalvi also said that he is going to conduct an emergency meeting following Supreme Court's green signal for 'Padmaavat's release.The flick, based on the legend of Rani Padmini, a 13th century Hindu Rajput queen, mentioned in Padmavat, an Avadhi poem written by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540, has been facing protests from various groups, particularly the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering with historical facts.The CBFC has suggested five modifications in 'Padmavati', which included changing the film's title to 'Padmaavat', in December last year.The film is all set for January 25 worldwide ...