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'Mukkabaaz' gets U/A certificate, Kashyap thanks Joshi, Irani
Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film, "Mukkabaaz" has been given a U/A certificate by the CBFC and the director says he is grateful to censor board chief Prasoon Joshi for a "reasonable, rational and empowering experience". The filmmaker also thanked I and B Minister Smriti Irani for providing him with some "space" to express himself in a free and fearless manner through his movie. Starring Vineet Kumar Singh and Zoya Hussain, the sports drama chronicles the power dynamics in Uttar Pradesh and has been receiving praise even before its scheduled release on January 12. Kashyap, 45, took to Twitter to announce the news. "In times of uncertainty and great doubt I am grateful to actually have a reasonable, rational and empowering experience with the CBFC. U/A with one voluntary audio deletion... "I was asked by the board, my intention to make this film and I spoke freely and fearlessly and was accorded the respect of a filmmaker by CBFC. Last time that happened was GOW ('Gangs of ...
Justin Timberlake announces 'Man of the Woods' tour
Actor-singer Justin Timberlake has announced 'Man of the Woods' tour to promote his new LP. The 36-year-old star announced in a video that he will be embarking on a brand new tour. "The outdoors is the inspiration for a lot of these songs. That's the main idea. The tour will be able to bring the outside in," Timberlake explained in the clip. "How can we bring that to life? I want people to see the inspiration for how it ended up sounding. I've never seen that done before - bring the outside in," he added. The announcement comes days after the singer released the first single, "Filthy", from his latest album. According to People magazine, the tour will kick off on March 13 in Toronto and will stop in 27 cities, including Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. The trek ends in Timberlake's hometown, Memphis on May 30.
Juno Temple wants to star in sci-fi films
Actor Juno Temple has said that she wants to act in sci-fi movies. The 28-year-old star recently filmed an episode of TV series "Electric Dreams", where each installment is a distinct Philip K Dick short story. "It's sci-fi which I've never done before which was a real challenge and exciting," Temple told BANG Showbiz. "I have definitely never said a lot of the words I had to so it was difficult trying to figure out how to make that sound normal in my mouth and it was a challenge, but then this is an amazing job and you do your research and learn a lot about things," she added. Temple said after doing sci-fi on television, she would like to pursue the "challenge" even in the movies. "Sure, definitely. It was an amazing challenge. "I hope the episode turned out well but it was a really cool challenge and you start thinking about AI (artificial intelligence) and what they are and how human are they and I really loved it," she said.
Ridley Scott has another 'Blade Runner' idea
Director Ridley Scott believes there is another story that could be told in the "Blade Runner" franchise. The ace filmmaker directed the 1982 cult classic "Blade Runner", which featured Harrison Ford and Sean Young. The film's sequel, "Blade Runner 2049", helmed by Denis Villeneuve, was released last year. Ford reprised his role in the film, which also starred Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks and Robin Wright. "I hope so, I think there is another story. I've got another one ready to evolve and be developed. So there is certainly one to be done for sure," Scott told DigitalSpy.
Chris Hemsworth open to play Thor post 'Avengers 4'
Actor Chris Hemsworth has said that if given an opportunity, he would love to keep on playing superhero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 34-year-old actor will be next seen in "Avengers: Infinity War", alongside other MCU veterans, such as Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner. "Avengers 4" will mark the final outing for Hemsworth as Thor. "If I had the opportunity to do it again, I think I'd love to. I also think there's an appetite for it now, or there's a far greater range of possibilities of where he can go now, what he can do, just because we've kind of broke the mould a bit," Hemsworth told IGN. "I've just, literally two days ago, finished 'Avengers 4' and that's my contract - my pre-existing contract is done now, so it's kind of like 'wow, that's it'," he added. Hemsworth, who last appeared in the Taika Waititi- directed "Thor: Ragnarok", said he has rediscovered his passion for the role. "Two or three films ...
Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Falchuk get engaged
Actor Gwyneth Paltrow and her writer-producer boyfriend Brad Falchuk have got engaged. The couple shared the news with their fans in a joint statement, according to Good Morning America. "We feel incredibly lucky to have come together at this juncture in our lives when our collective successes and failures can serve as building blocks for a healthy and happy relationship," said the couple in the statement. Paltrow, 45, teased the upcoming issue of her Goop Magazine with Falchuk, 46, on Instagram by posting the black- and-white cover accompanied by a ring emoji. The actor first met the producer on the sets of "Glee" when she guest-starred on the musical TV series a number of times between 2010-14.
Ben Affleck helps girlfriend pick out shoes
Actor Ben Affleck reportedly helps his girlfriend Lindsay Shookus pick out shoes.
No chance: Agyness Deyn on modelling again
Agyness Deyn says there is "no chance" that she would swap acting for modelling as she has never regretted the move the other way.
Stay order on national anthem in cinemas, government tells SC
The Central government on Monday asked the Supreme Court to put on hold its December 2016 order making mandatory the playing of national anthem in cinema halls and the audience to stand up during its rendition.
French honour to be conferred on actor at Kolkata book fair
France will confer its highest order of merit, the 'Legion of Honour', on legendary film and theatre actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay at the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair. The honour will be bestowed on the actor -- who starred in many of Satyajit Ray's iconic films -- by French culture and communication minister Francoise Nyssen in Kolkata. "The highest order of merit, the Legion of Honour, will be conferred on the legendary film personality Soumitra Chattopadhyay from the inaugural dais (of the book fair) by our minister of Culture and Communication Francoise Nyssen," French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said here today. Chattopadhyay, 82, acted in several of Ray's films, including Apur Sansar, Abhijan, Charulata, Aranyer Din Ratri and Sonar Kella. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, who has also starred in many recent Bengali films such as Bela Seshe and Posto, is a noted theatre actor, too. A French delegation consisting of well known authors and poets led by Nyssen
HC rejects The Wire's plea against Jay Shah's defamation suit
The Gujarat High Court today rejected a petition filed by news portal 'The Wire' seeking quashing of a criminal defamation case filed against it by BJP president Amit Shah's son Jay over an article related to his company. Justice J B Pardiwala rejected the petition on the grounds that the article, "The Golden Touch of Jay Amit Shah", is per say "defamatory" and the trial court should proceed with the case. The HC, which had earlier directed the trial court to complete the hearing in the case in six months, today withdrew that order. This means there is no time-frame for the trial court to complete the hearing. S M Vatsa, the lawyer for the author of the article and editors of the news portal, had maintained the news report was not "defamatory," and the facts presented in it were based on public documents. The petitioners had maintained the article was a part of investigative journalism and filing a criminal defamation suit against it was against the freedom of the ...
'Padmavat' will not be released in Rajasthan: Raje
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today announced that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial film "Padmavati", retitled "Padmavat", will not release in the state on January 25. Honouring the sentiments of the people of the state, the film will not be released in Rajasthan, she said in a statement here. Following the announcement, state Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria, the Rajasthan BJP chief and several Rajput organisations spoke out against the movie. "The sacrifice of Rani Padmini is a matter of pride for the state and she is not just a chapter of history for us," Raje said. The film, mired in controversy over its plot line, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has asked its makers to change the title and suggested other modifications. Though Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Bhansali have not released an official statement yet, sources in the production house said the film will release on January 25, a day before Republic ...
Padmini, a matter of pride, won't let 'Padmavat' release: Raje
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Monday said that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial film, which has now been renamed to 'Padmavat', will not be released in the state.The state government issued a statement, wherein Raje asserted that the film will not be screened keeping in view the sentiments of people."The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state. And we will not let anything hamper the sentiments attached to it", the statement read.Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria has also been directed in this regard.'Padmavat' will hit the big screens on January 25.The flick, based on the legend of Rani Padmini, a 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 Shri Rajput Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering with historical facts.The CBFC suggested few modifications in the controversial movie 'Padmavati', which included ...
Coutinho Barca start delayed by injury
Philippe Coutinho will not be able to make his debut for Barcelona until the end of January because he has a thigh injury, the club said today. "Coutinho has an injury to his right thigh and he is expected to be out for around three weeks," Barcelona said on their website. Coutinho, 25, will be officially unveiled by Barca later on Monday, completing a 160-million-euro ($192 million) move from Liverpool, making it the third richest transfer in history. The Brazilian midfielder could in theory make his debut on January 28 when Alaves visit the Camp Nou in La Liga.
Committed to press freedom: Centre on Aadhaar row; Is India a
The Centre today asserted it is committed to the freedom of the press amid mounting outcry over an FIR lodged in connection with a newspaper report on alleged Aadhaar data breach with BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha wondering if people were living in a "banana republic". The Delhi Police has registered an "open-ended" First Information Report(FIR) on a complaint from Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) over the report on alleged data breach. The UIDAI's complaint sparked condemnation from the Confederation of Newspaper and News Agency Employees' Organisations which demanded its withdrawal. Calling it an attack on the free press, the Confederation said the UIDAI should highlight errors in the report, if any, instead of taking penal action. Though the complaint named four persons, including the Chandigarh-based daily The Tribune's reporter who had filed the story on alleged breach in Aadhaar database, Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the FIR was against .
Ali Abbas Zafar charged up for films evoking universal emotion
Director Ali Abbas Zafar, whose "Tiger Zinda Hai" has crossed Rs 300 crore at the box office, believes it's the "humanity" in the movie that had made it a success. He is charged up to tell more powerful stories now.
Censor board officer denies getting transfer order over '21 Months of Hell'
A. Pratibha, regional officer at the censor board in Kerala, has denied reports that her transfer order came after a Malayalam documentary film "21 Months of Hell', based on the Emergency period, was rejected when it came for certification.
Practice of free pass must stop: Shalmali Kholgade
Singer Shalmali Kholgade says the emergence of multiple music festivals and growing number of live gigs in India is a positive sign for independent musicians, but the public needs to stop seeking free passes.
Gary Oldman's 'Darkest Hour' to release in India on Jan 19
Gary Oldman starrer "Darkest Hour" will release in Indian theatres on January 19. Oldman today won his maiden Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his portrayal of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the Joe Wright-directed film. After his win, Oldman said, "There are certain figures that are indispensable. And really, looking at Churchill more specifically and closely than just being a figure in British history... really diving into it, our world order we've sort of enjoyed over the past 70 years is arguably down to one man." "As I said out there, I'm proud of the movie because it shows and illustrates the power of words and actions that words and actions can literally change the world. And the courage (Churchill) had... he took on this racist thug, this dictator, it showed extraordinary courage. I look at people like Washington and Lincoln, that's who I believe you could compare him to," the actor added. "Darkest Hour", the film ..
Fest to celebrate Swami Haridas-Tansen's musical legacy
From Amjad Ali Khan to Hariprasad Chaurasia, from Shujaat Khan to Vishwamohan Bhatt, the who's who of Indian classical music and dance, will take the stage for the upcoming Swami Haridas-Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsava here. The four-day musical extravaganza, scheduled to begin from January 11 at the Modern School on Barakhamba road here, aims to revive the country's traditional art forms, both musical and performing arts, in the wake of diminishing number of patrons. It also seeks to evoke greater interest about the art forms, particularly in the younger generation, "who are more exposed to western and Indian popular film music". "Swami Haridas-Tansen Sangeet Nritya Mahotsav has been enchanting the connoisseurs, music lovers in Delhi for the past 14 years at a modest scale...and in our view the response is growing every year adding new 'converts' from the younger generation," organisers said. The idea of the festival is to bring the old, classical style of presenting ..