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Sanitary pads should be free: 'PadMan' Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, who is all set to come up with his next film 'Padman' in the Republic day weekend, feels that sanitary pads should not be tax free, rather free for women.While promoting the movie in Pune, the 50-year-old-actor said, "Women are going for tax free sanitary, but I say it should be completely free. Cut the five percent money from defence, make one bomb less and give it to women to get the sanitary napkin."'Padman' is a biopic based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, who makes cheap and affordable sanitary pads for the women of his village and fights for menstrual hygiene.Quirky posters, interesting trailer and some soulful songs have already made fans really curious.Helmed by R. Balki, 'PadMan' also stars Sonam kapoor and Radhika Apte.The flick is all set to release on January 25 and will clash with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmaavat', which stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in the pivotal roles.
Mark Hamill reveals original ending of 'The Force Awakens'
Despite reaching cinemas three years ago, the discussion surrounding the ending of 'Star WarsBut, now one of the iconic members of the epic sci-fi franchise, Mark Hamill, has revealed the original 'Force Awakens' ending that Rian Johnson changed and also shared why it was changed.According to the Independent, the actor revealed that there were originally going to be boulders floating around Luke Skywalker during The Force Awakens' final scene.While giving an interview to a leading US entertainment website, Hamill noted, "When we were doing [The Force Awakens], Rian said, 'We might have boulders floating to show your Force emanating', so I was led to believe that I still had the Force and it was really strong in me."'The Last Jedi's helmer Rian Johnson, though, chose not to forge forward with that ending."When I read [The Last Jedi] before [The Force Awakens] came out, I said 'what?!' and called JJ or Rian Johnson to say, 'Are you guys aware of this? Have you seen a cut? [Are] there ...
'Padmaavat' makers state disclaimers loud and clear via ad
The makers of "Padmaavat", through front page advertisements in newspapers on Monday, listed disclaimers clarifying that it never had a dream sequence featuring Alauddin Khilji and Rani Padmavati, and that it is a movie every Indian will be proud of.
'Genius' season two to air in April
The second season of anthology period drama TV series "Genius" is all set to air on April 24. The National Geographic show will explore the life of one of the 20th century's most influential and celebrated artistes, Pablo Picasso, Variety reported. Actor Antonio Banderas will play the title role as Picasso in the sophomore season, which will see the Spanish- born painter's passionate nature and unending creative drive. The show will give an insight into his personal life, which included tumultuous marriages, numerous affairs and constantly changing political and personal collaborations. The first season of "Genius" followed the life of Albert Einstein. The series was renewed for a second run last year in April.
Want something challenging as my next film: Ravi Udyawar
"Mom" famed director and ad filmmaker Ravi Udyawar says he wants something new and challenging as his next project.
Nanjiani's sly jibe at Trump's 'I'm not a racist' remark
Actor-comic Kumail Nanjiani has mocked US President Donald Trump on his "I'm not a racist" comment, saying one would have to conduct themselves in way that reflects in their behaviour. The 39-year-old actor's comments come after the POTUS said he was not a racist as he sought to steer clear of the controversy surrounding his reported derogatory remarks against immigrants from Haiti and Africa. "You know how you can tell you're racist? You have to say 'I'm not racist!' a lot," Nanjiani wrote on Twitter. A row broke out last week over Trump's alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe African nations.
Shilpa Shinde most talked about 'Bigg Boss 11' contestant on Twitter
Actress Shilpa Shinde, who won the reality show "Bigg Boss 11", was the most talked about contestant of the season on Twitter.
Saif Ali Khan-starrer 'KaalaKaandi' witnesses a dull first weekend
Saif Ali Khan's much-awaited dark comedy 'KaalaKaandi' is finally out and has met with mixed reviews from the critics, as well as audiences.The numbers for the first weekend are in for the movie and they show that the movie has started its journey on a rather dull not at the box-office.The movie had a marginal growth on Day 3 and minted in Rs. 1.40 crore, in comparison to what the flick earned on Day 1 (Rs. 1.25 crore) and Day 2 (Rs. 1.20 crore), ending its first weekend with the figures of Rs. 3.85 crore.Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the figures on his Twitter handle. It was forecasted that the movie would bounce back on Sunday but by the figures, looks like people are not going in big numbers for the dark comedy.The film stars Saif as the protagonist, who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. His character does not have much time in hand and he realises that he should make the most of the remaining days.'Apart from Saif Ali Khan, Kaalakaandi also stars actors like Deepak ...
Shilpa Shinde open to working with Vikas Gupta in web series
Shilpa Shinde, who had a fallout with TV producer Vikas Gupta over her show "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Pe Hai", is open to teaming up with him for a web series but not a daily soap. Gupta, who was the programming head of &TV channel on which "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Pe Hai" was aired, was alleged to be one of the persons instrumental in Shinde's exit from the show. The popular TV actor showed her anger towards Gupta in the initial days, which according to Gupta was "torturous". Host Salman Khan pointed out that though the banter between them looked entertaining they have to let go off their past. Since then the two became cordial with each other. During a task inside the "Bigg Boss" house, Shinde promised to work with Gupta. "He had spoken to me about working with him and I told him I don't want to do a TV show, I told him I will work for two days or so. He is working on a web series so I was like ok, it was no joke, I will definitely work with him," Shinde told PTI. She worked on quite .
French director Claude Lelouch loses latest film script in Paris theft
Academy Award-winning director Claude Lelouch has lost the latest script of his film and 50 years of notes in a theft that took place while he was returning from holidays.According to Deadline, two of his bags were stolen from outside the Paris office of his production company, Les Films 13, on January 2.The robbery took place as Lelouch was exiting his car in front of his production offices in Paris' tony 8th district. He was returning from the mountains and placed the suitcases on the ground as he went around to the other side of the car and they were quickly snatched by some passersby.He shared, "I got out of the car, took out two bags in which I had 50 years of notes, observations, snippets of conversations overheard in cafes or in the street which help feed my films, and my last script. In the time it took me to close the car, the bags disappeared. I didn't see anything. It's unbelievable. My films are nothing other than the result of my observations."The veteran director has put
Don't wish to work in TV shows, says Shilpa Shinde
Popular television actress Shilpa Shinde, winner of "Bigg Boss Season 11", says that after the "bad experience" she had with "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain", she does not want to act in television serials any more.
Here's bone-chilling first trailer of 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 2
Get ready to witness life outside the confines of Gilead as the first-look trailer for the second season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' has arrived.The makers unveiled the highly-anticipated first look of the hit series on Twitter.Whatever is silenced will clamor to be heard. The #HandmaidsTale Season 2 returns April, only on @hulu: https://t.co/374x1MR1wspic.twitter.com/FP97oCWh3u— The Handmaid's Tale (@HandmaidsOnHulu) January 14, 2018The footage consists of a montage of pictures, some showing bleak landscapes, riders on horseback and people working in the fields. Meanwhile, some frames appear to be flashbacks of the past, with June aka Offred (Elisabeth Moss), seen with her husband Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and their daughter.Fans also get to catch a glimpse of Offred reuniting with love interest Nick (Max Minghella).The trailer is set to artist Malia J's cover of Buffalo Springfield's 'For What It's Worth'. Along with the haunting teaser, Hulu announced that season two will premiere on April .
No one apart from Sonakshi considered for 'Dabangg 3': Arbaaz
Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan says they are currently scripting the third part of "Dabangg" and are yet to lock female actors except for Sonakshi Sinha. Ever since the third part of Salman Khan-starrer was announced, there were reports on the addition of female cast members, including Parineeti Chopra and Mouni Roy. Asked if the cast has been finalised, Arbaaz told PTI, "Sonakshi is definitely going to be there. Apart from her even I don't know who will be there. We will cast according to the script, which is currently in development." Arbaaz says the team is aiming to start "Dabangg 3" by the middle of this year. "Dabangg 3" will be about how Salman's character and how he turned into 'Chulbul Pandey'. While Arbaaz had turned director with "Dabangg 2", the third part will be helmed by filmmaker Prabhudeva. The 50-year-old actor says though he won't be directing the "Dabangg" franchise this time, he yearns to be behind the camera and helm a film. "I am itching to direct a ...
Nanjiani takes dig at Trump's 'I'm not racist' comment
Stand-up comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, whose roots trace back to Pakistan, has taken a dig at US President Donald Trump's "I'm not a racist" comment.
Aziz Ansari responds to allegation of sexual misconduct
Golden Globe award-winning artist Aziz Ansari has finally issued a statement in response to a claim of sexual misconduct by an anonymous woman.In the statement, the 34-year-old actor recalled the night he met this woman and after days of talking to each other they eventually went on a date and ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was "completely consensual".The statement continued, "The next day, I got a text from her saying that although 'it may have seemed okay,' upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem okay to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned."Ansari, in a statement, said that he "took her words to heart" at the time and reached out to her privately "after taking the time to process what she had said."The 34-year-old 'Master of None' star concluded his statement by saying, "I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and .
Some producers are killing film industry, says Ronnie Screwvala (Lead, correcting para 3)
Bollywood producer and entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala doesn't mince words to censure the practice of selling satellite rights and rights to a digital medium before a film opens in theatres.
2 Koreas discuss Northern art troupe's visit during Olympics
Officials from the two Koreas met today to work out details about North Korea's plan to send an art troupe to the South during next month's Winter Olympics, as the rivals tried to follow up on the North's recent agreement to cooperate in the Games in a conciliatory gesture following months of nuclear tensions. In a development that still shows their bitter animosities, the North issued a veiled threat yesterday indicating it could cancel its plans to send an Olympic delegation to protest what it called South Korea's "sordid acts of chilling" the prospect for inter-Korean reconciliation. The warning is relatively milder than the North's typical fiery, bellicose rhetoric and it didn't appear to put the recent signs of warming Korean ties in imminent danger. "They should know that train and bus carrying our delegation to the Olympics are still in Pyongyang," the North's official Korean Central News Agency said. "The South Korean authorities had better ponder over what ...
Mick Jagger's surprise India visit
Mick Jagger is in India and the veteran rockstar says he is enjoying the "vibrant sights and sounds" of the country. The 74-year-old singer-songwriter announced his visit on Instagram. "Enjoying the vibrant sights and sounds of India!" wrote Jagger alongside his photograph. The "Dancing in the street" hitmaker can be seen wearing a black suit with and shades and standing in the premises luxury hotel, probably in Rajasthan. The purpose and duration of Jagger's visit are yet to be known.
Want to increase my bandwidth as an actor: Rajeev Khandelwal
Girls swooned over his character Sujal Garewal in "Kahiin to Hoga", critics lauded his intense performance in "Aamir" and the audience loved him in "Shaitan". Rajeev Khandelwal, who is now trying his luck in the digital medium, says he wants to increase his range as an actor.
Some producers are killing film industry, says Ronnie Screwvala
Bollywood producer and entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala doesn't mince words to censure the practice of selling satellite rights and rights to a digital medium before a film opens in theatres.