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Katrina, Aamir rehearse with Prabhudeva for 'Thugs of Hindostan'
Looks like Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif are really sweating it out for much-awaited 'Thugs of Hindostan'.Today, the film's lead actress Katrina shared a picture with Aamir and Prabhudeva as they rehearse for a song for the movie.The photograph shows Aamir taking a selfie with Katrina and ace choreographer Prabhudeva. The film's official Twitter handle also shared the first image from the dance rehearsals.The movie is being directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and marks the second collaboration of the director with Aamir and Katrina, first being 'Dhoom 3'.The film brings together the 'Dangal' star and Amitabh Bachchan on the silver screen for the first time.The film is scheduled to release on November 7.
PM Modi, Netanyahu rename Teen Murti chowk after Israeli city
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday attended a ceremony to mark the formal renaming of iconic Teen Murti Chowk as Teen Murti Haifa Chowk.The two premiers, who signed the visitor's book at the chowk, were received by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.They laid wreath and paid tribute at the Chowk.The three bronze statues at Teen Murti represent the Hyderabad, Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers, who were part of the 15 Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade, which carried out the victorious assault on the fortified city of Haifa on September 23, 1918, during World War I.There are various accounts of this battle - all narrate the brave valour with which the lancers undertook the assault on the garrisoned town protected by a joint force of Ottomans, Germany and Austria Hungary.The capture of Haifa cleared a route for the Allies to supplies to the city through the sea. About 44 Indian soldiers had made the ultimate ...
Chris Hemsworth praises Critics' Choice awards for addressing women's rights
Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth, who showed solidarity with #MeToo and #TimesUp by wearing black, has praised the Critics Choice Awards for taking up the issue of treatment of women in the industry.The 34-year-old actor congratulated the ceremony for its ''good vibe'' and stimulating conversation surrounding issues such as gender inequality, sexual harassment and women's rights.While posting many photos from the star-studded night, the 'Thor' star wrote, "Great night at @criticschoice awards, a lot of much needed constructive conversations about equality, women's rights, and a general good vibe on treating one another with a greater sense of compassion and respect, exciting year ahead. I also got to take a snap with wonder women herself @gal_gadot which my kids were beyond stoked about cheers to @hugobossfor the suit and @samanthamcmillen_stylist@hemsworthluke @taikawaititi."His response comes after Gal Gadot's rousing speech at the ceremony when she dedicated her #SeeHer Award to the
Teen Murti Chowk renamed after Israeli city Haifa
Teen Murti Chowk in central Delhi was formally rechristened as Teen Murti-Haifa Chowk in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu today. The two leaders also laid a wreath and signed the visitor's book at the memorial. In the visitor's book, Modi wrote that he saluted the "great Indian traditions of selfless sacrifice and penance" of Indian soldiers, who laid down their lives during the liberation of the city of Haifa and the First World War. "One of these pages was written 100 years ago, in the sacrifice of Indian soldiers at Haifa. The sacrifice commemorated at Teen Murti observes its centenary. Naming this spot as Teen Murti-Haifa Chowk marks this historic occasion. In the presence of the prime minister of Israel, we pay homage to the brave soldiers," Modi wrote in the visitor's book. Netanyahu, who arrived on a six-day visit today, was received by Modi at the airport, setting aside protocol. The three bronze ...
Won't leave Bollywood until I make a film with SRK: Kashyap
On the surface, Anurag Kashyap and Shah Rukh Khan may belong to different cinematic universes but the filmmaker vows not to leave Bollywood until he works with the superstar. In his career of more than two decades, Kashyap several times came close to working with Shah Rukh, who also happens to be his Delhi University senior. In a group interview, Kashyap said the 52-year-old actor was keen to work with him in "No Smoking", a film which eventually went to John Abraham. "He wanted to do 'No Smoking' and he was very upset when I went away from him. I also went to him with 'Allwyn Kalicharan.' I wanted to do that with him and a big superstar from Hollywood. Everything was almost done but then again (it didn't happen). "But we will work together. I won't go anywhere without making a film with Shah Rukh Khan... I will write a film that will lure him. He should be attracted to it, he should be dying do the film," he said. Calling his relationship with SRK "strange", the ...
Opportunities have expanded due to new-age entertainment: Fatehi
Model-actress Nora Fatehi, who plays the female protagonist in the thriller "My Birthday Song", says booming digital entertainment platforms have given actors more opportunities to explore their talent.
'Modern Family' likely to end after season 10
Popular ABC sitcom "Modern Family" is slated to end after its tenth season next year. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd co-creators of the popular ABC sitcom revealed that they "can't imagine" the series continuing after season 10. "Our plan is to end it at 10," Levitan said. "If we can leave with most of our audience wanting more, I think that's the right way to do it." Although Levitan said that the decision to wrap up the series had not been finalised yet, he added, "I just can't imagine that we'd go past that." The show is currently on its ninth season. Lloyd said they have already started thinking of "loose ideas" for how to end the series. "Modern Family" stars Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ariel Winter, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland and Ed O'Neill.
One has to be patient to get quality work, says Diana Penty
Slow and steady wins the race is Diana Penty's mantra in life and the actor says she prefers waiting for "quality" work rather than picking anything and everything that comes her way. The 32-year-old actor, who made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with "Cocktail", said she never gives her nod to a project if she is unsure about the part offered. "I don't want to be in films just to look good. I want to contribute as an actor towards quality cinema. "I do wait for the correct offer to come my way. It takes a long time but till the time I am not 100 per cent sure about doing it, I don't do it. One has to be patient in waiting for good offers," Diana told PTI. The actor said she feels blessed that she is getting opportunities to play different characters. "Personally, you have these little goals for yourself as an actor to keep on reinventing yourself with every film and it feels good when people notice it," she added. Diana will next be seen in "Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran" .
Read very few children's books as a boy: Ruskin Bond
His prolific ability to churn out stories for kids notwithstanding, one of India's most-loved authors Ruskin Bond read very few children's books as a boy as he graduated straight from comic papers to adult fiction. Bond shares this secret in his new book "Till the Clouds Roll by, Beginning Again", which is a story about his life when he was 10-years-old and coming to Dehradun for his winter holidays, a few months after his father had been taken from him by "death's dark angel". The book, published by Puffin, is a sequel to "Looking for the Rainbow, My Years with Daddy" and captures Bond's growing up years where he is seen dealing with the loss of his father, reacquainting himself with his mother who now has a new husband and discovering his love for books. It touches upon the themes of parental loss, readjustments, discovering passion from a youngster's perspective and in the process tells about making of the legendary author Bond is today. According to Bond, his ...
Niyogi Books launches 3 new imprints
Niyogi Books has launched three new imprints for translation, fiction and non-fiction works to mark its 13-year publishing journey. The publishing house also announced that it would soon venture into language publishing. At an event to celebrate the 13th anniversary, well known poet and short story writer Keki N Daruwalla launched Olive Turtle, the fiction publication and shared how Indian English writing has changed over the years. The Thornbird imprint, dedicated to greatest translated works, was launched by Kannada poet and author H S Shivaprakash who talked about the translation work scenario then and now. The non-fiction imprint called Paper Missile was launched by academician and creative writer Udaya Narayana Singh. According to Bikash De Niyogi, managing director and publisher of Niyogi Books, the Indian publishing scenario is vibrating with multifarious activities and his entity would like to be a part of this larger scenario. "The diversification is a conscious .
'Modern Family' to end after season 10
Popular sitcom "Modern Family" is slated to end after its tenth season next year, according to showrunners Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd.
Madhuri goes traditional for Marathi debut 'Bucket List'
Bollywood's evergreen beauty Madhuri Dixit flaunts a simple get-up in a sari in the first look of her Marathi movie debut "Bucket List".
'The Simpsons' will address debate over Apu
Hit TV show "The Simpsons" producers are definitely going to address the controversy over Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, said actor Hank Azaria, the voice behind the character.
'Story of God With Morgan Freeman' renewed
"The Story of God with Morgan Freeman" has been renewed for a third season, which will again follow the Academy Award-winning actor on an international journey as he discovers the power of religion and how it touches all of our lives.
Saif Ali Khan's 'Kaalakaandi' gets a slow start at Box-Office
Saif Ali Khan's 'Kaalakaandi' has finally hit the theatres and opened to mixed reviews from the critics as well as audiences.The movie opened on a dull note at the box-office and earned Rs. 1.25 crore on Friday and Rs. 1.20 crore on Saturday.Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the figures on his Twitter handle. It is quite possible for 'Kaalakaandi' to bounce back in the coming days.#Kaalakaandi Fri 1.25 cr, Sat 1.20 cr. Total: ? 2.45 cr. India biz.— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 14, 2018The 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 Dobriyal, Vijay Raaz and Kunaal Roy Kapur.The flick clashed with Anurag Kashyap's 'Mukkabaaz' and the horror thriller '1921'. While Mukkabaaz collected Rs. 75 lakh, '1921' minted Rs. 1.50 crore at the box office on its opening day.
Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran lead 2018 BRIT awards nominations
The nominations for 2018 BRIT Awards have been revealed and Dua Lipa leads with five nominations, while Ed Sheeran is nominated for four awards.According to Billboard, the 22-year-old leads the charge at this year's Brit Awards with five nominations, including best album.The singer is also up for British best female solo artist, British album of the year, British single and British artist video of the year. She narrowly beat Sheeran, who is nominated for four awards, including British album of the year.Meanwhile, former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne will go head to head in the category of British Artist Video of the Year.Styles' eccentric piano ballad 'Sign Of The Times' and Malik's Taylor Swift collaboration 'Don't wanna live forever' will battle it out with Payne's slick dance track 'Strip that down' featuring Quavo at the star-studded ceremony.Besides being the leading nominees, both Sheeran and Lipa are set to perform at this year's Brits, joining
PM Modi receives Netanyahu in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at the airport here on Sunday.The Israeli premier, who is on a six-day visit to India, is accompanied by his wife Sara and a 130-member delegation from various sectors, including cyber, agriculture and defence.The two Prime Ministers are now heading to Teen Murti Memorial for a solemn ceremony.The leaders will lay a wreath and sign the visitor's book. The ceremony will also mark the formal renaming of Teen Murti Chowk as the Teen Murti Haifa Chowk by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).Later in the day, Prime Minister Netanyahu will call on External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj.Netanyahu will be visiting Delhi, Agra, Gujarat and Mumbai and will be accompanied by the Indian Prime Minister on extensive portions of his visit.
Hope no film faces protests like 'Padmaavat': Sonam Kapoor
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" is finally releasing on January 25 after a long struggle with the censor board and actor Sonam Kapoor says she hopes no film faces the same fate as the upcoming period drama. The 32-year-old actor, who made her debut with Bhansali's "Saawariya" in 2007, wished the filmmaker all the best for the movie. "I haven't worked with him (Bhansali) for 10 years since my first film released. I have been in touch with him. I wish him all the best for his film. I hope the film releases and I won't wish this (protest) on anybody," Sonam told PTI. Her next release "Padman" is all set for box office clash with "Padmaavat". The officials at Viacom18 Motion Pictures, producer of the controversy-ridden film, confirmed the release date as January 25 but are yet to make an official announcement. Sonam hopes the R Balki-directed film would help eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation. "There is lot of stigma attached to menstrual hygiene and hopefully .
Cameron lauds Dushku for speaking up against sexual misconduct
Filmmaker James Cameron has praised actress Eliza Dushku's bravery for speaking up against stunt co-ordinator Joel Kramer for sexual misconduct.
Dhanush launches first single under Gautham Menon's banner
Actor-filmmaker-singer Dhanush on Sunday launched "Koova", the first single under Gautham Vasudev Menon's Ondraga Originals, aimed at promoting independent music.