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Being known as Salman's brother has more pros than cons:Arbaaz
He is born to veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and has superstar Salman Khan as his big brother, but Arbaaz says the stardom of his kin has not overshadowed his career. The 50-year-old actor-director said getting recognised as Salman's brother does not bother him and it only acts as an advantage. "I don't think (it has bothered me) ever. There are only advantages of being Salim Khan's son, Salman Khan's brother and coming from a known family," Arbaaz told PTI. The actor said the fact that "I could never make it to the level that I should have was because I was under pressure or under the shadow of my father or brother. I think those are just excuses." Arbaaz said he is aware that there is a certain baggage of expectations when a person comes a famous family but he has taken it in his stride. "There is a pressure. People look at you differently. But you've got to move on. I look at all that has happened to me because of my family as an advantage rather than disadvantage. .
MissMalini comes out with first book
Malini Agarwal, creator of brand MissMalini, has come out with her first book in which she describes her journey and how she took blogging and entertainment journalism to new heights. "#To The Moon" is Malini's mantra and her story. Full of wit, she tells the readers how to get to the top and stay there. When she first moved to Mumbai nearly two decades ago, she had two suitcases, one friend, and lived in an apartment with six girls and a pigeon. "And every single night this suicidal bird would fly around the living room, where I slept on the floor, threatening to impale itself on the ceiling fan as I cowered under a bed sheet. My rent was Rs 625 and Facebook hadn't been invented yet," says Malini. "All I had was an alpha numeric pager and a headful of dreams. But I wanted my life to be extraordinary and something told me that Mumbai city, with all its kitschy neon lights and leopard print taxis, was where that was going to happen," she adds. The book, published by ...
Jamie Lawson wants to pen songs for Liam Gallagher
Jamie Lawson said he would love to write songs for rocker Liam Gallagher. The singer-songwriter said he is open to pen songs for the "Greedy soul" singer if he wants to have him on board, reported Contactmusic. "I would love to. But I don't know interested he'd be in the 'Wasn't Expecting That' singer writing for him. I might be a bit too soft. But I would give it a go for sure, I would be very interested in doing that. "I think he has a very unmistakable voice so to write a song with that in mind would be pretty cool," Lawson said.
Playing real-life characters a huge responsibility, says Hanks
Veteran actor Tom Hanks said playing real-life characters on-screen is a "huge responsibility" for him. Over the years, the 61-year-old actor has featured in a number of biographical films by playing Walt Disney in "Saving Mr Banks", pilot Chesley Sullenberger in "Sully" and the titular mariner in "Captain Phillips", to name a few. "I play real people a lot. And it is a huge responsibility. Anytime you are playing somebody who was alive, for good or for bad, that performance becomes a version of an official record of what happened: what motivated them, what obstacles they faced, and how they got through their particular struggle," Hanks told W magazine. "There's a degree of leeway that you can allow yourself as long as you're not turning good guys into bad guys, or knowledge into ignorance," he added. Hanks also said that it is easier playing someone "who's no longer living". "Because then you don't have to meet them," the actor added.
Mamata wishes Bipasha on birthday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished actress Bipasha Basu on her 39th birthday on Sunday.
Margot Robbie is similar to Katharine Hepburn, says Janney
Actor Allison Janney thinks Margot Robbie's career graph is quite similar to Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. The 58-year-old actor said her "I, Tonya" co-star reminds her of Hepburn as neither of them wanted to be labelled as "the beautiful young thing". "I just kept thinking of Katharine Hepburn when I looked at her (Robbie). Katharine put together 'The Philadelphia Story' because she wasn't getting the parts that she wanted, and that's what Margot did," Janney told The Hollywood Reporter. "She was going to be typecast as this beautiful young thing, and she wanted to find interesting roles for herself and for other women, so she took the bull by the horns and she formed this company," she added.
Sanjay Dutt's 'hard time' dealing with drug addiction
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says actor Sanjay Dutt had a really hard time dealing with his addiction to heroin.
Chastain inspired by the Kardashians for 'Molly's Game' role
Actor Jessica Chastain has said she based her character in "Molly's Game" on reality TV personality Kim Kardashian West. The 40-year-old actor took inspiration from the entrepreneur and her sisters to prep for the title role in the Aaron Sorkin-directorial debut film. "To play Molly Bloom, I thought about what women have to become in order to find power in a society where men are making all of the rules. I was like, 'Oh, my gosh - the Kardashians are an incredible example of women who have their own sense of entrepreneurial power.' "And in real life, Molly looked a lot like them. For research, I actually watched Kim's tutorial on face shading and contouring," Chastain said, according to Contactmusic.
Jerry Van Dyke dead
Comedian-actor Jerry Van Dyke, a four-time Emmy nominee, is no more. He was 86.
Rishi Kapoor 'indebted' to music directors for his career
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor says he will always remain indebted to music directors with whom he worked on various films.
Really excited for 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu': Yami Gautam
Bollywood actor Yami Gautam, who has been roped in for 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' alongside Shahid Kapoor, is extremely excited to be a part of the film.Reportedly, the 'Kaabil' star will be seen as a lawyer in the flick that also stars Shraddha Kapoor.Yami took to Twitter to express her delight on joining the team as she wrote, "Super happy to commence this special journey with @kriarj on ' Batti Gul Meter Chalu ' :) Really excited for this one #Prerna #Shree @shahidkapoor @ShraddhaKapoor"Super happy to commence this special journey with @kriarj on ' Batti Gul Meter Chalu ' :) Really excited for this one #Prerna#Shree@shahidkapoor@ShraddhaKapoor ????— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) January 6, 2018The 'Padmavati' star welcomed her on board and wrote, "Great to have you on board."Great to have you on board. ???? https://t.co/A4zNRut2Zv— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 6, 2018'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' addresses the issue of electricity bills. It is slated to release on August 31, 2018.
I'm B-grade fear seller: Vikram Bhatt
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt says in a world where money is made out of "selling love and friendship", he is a "B-grade fear seller".
Yami to begin 'special journey' with 'Batti Gul...' team
Actress Yami Gautam says she is excited to start working on her next film, "Batti Gul Meter Chalu", which will also star Shahid Kapoor.
Content-driven films good for health: Kay Kay Menon
Actor Kay Kay Menon says content-driven cinema is good for people's mental as well as emotional health.
Big Bang Theory cast 'comfortable' with show ending: Galecki
Actor Johnny Galecki says "The Big Bang Theory" cast are "very comfortable" with the show ending after season 12. With spin-off "Young Sheldon" becoming a huge hit and already renewed for a second season, there has been a lot of speculations that its parent show could well be winding down. "The only manner in which the cast has discussed wrapping (The Big Bang Theory) has been that we're all going to be very sad when that day comes. "But I think at this point everyone's very comfortable with 12 seasons being a good time to go home and see our families," Galecki, 42, said according to TVLine. The actor was speaking during an appearance at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, California. The show, which is currently in the middle of it's 11th season, also stars Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik.
Kit Harington thrown out of a bar in New York
"Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington was reportedly kicked out of a bar in New York City after he got aggressive. In a video obtained by TMZ, the 31-year-old actor is seen arguing with bystanders while attempting to play a game of pool. He appears to be disruptive while pushing people away from him and leaning against a pool table. According to the website, Harington was drunk as he banged on the table. He was asked to leave the bar and had to be physically removed after he came back in.
'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo slams Woody Allen
'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo has slammed Oscar-winning director Woody Allen - who was accused by daughter Dylan Farrow of molesting her when she was a child in 1992 - and called him a 'fool'.For years, Allen has faced allegations that he sexually abused his daughter- claims the filmmaker has vehemently denied.Pompeo tweeted she was 'shocked' by the 'people that work with this man.' She also wrote that 'he married his daughter...people see what they want to see or don't...Kind of hard not to see who this fool is.'I haven't gone through his personal journals and I knew that... shocked the people that work with this man #ambition is kind https://t.co/HHVQwnxiXF— Ellen Pompeo (@EllenPompeo) January 6, 2018Ellen also criticized the 82-year-old over the casts of his films."And while we're on the subject & I'm fired up has this fool ever put one poc in any of his movies ever?" tweeted Ellen, whose show 'Grey's Anatomy' is known for its diverse cast. "I wouldn't know because I don't
Director change didn't affect vision of Han Solo film: Glover
Actor Donald Glover has said the change in the director of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" did not affect the overall vision of the film. Director Ron Howard came on board after Phil Lord and Chris Miller left the project over creative differences. "I think we've all never been faced with anything like that and I think he did a good job of coming and tell us he didn't want to change what we were doing at all. He wanted us to remain confident in our vision. He just wanted to sculpt it in a way," Glover said during the TCA. The actor plays the young Lando Calrissian in the film and said the fans would be delighted with a shot Howard has included in the film - something that has never been done before in the "Star Wars" franchise. "I remember going on the sets one of the first times, he was like, 'Yeah, I want to follow you onto the Millennium Falcon and do this thing.' I was like, 'I don't think I've ever seen the outside go into the inside.' He's like, 'Yeah, no one's ever done
'Young Sheldon' renewed for second season
"Young Sheldon" will return for a second season. The CBS comedy is a spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory" and focuses on Sheldon as a nine-year-old, played by Iain Armitage. It follows Sheldon, who attends high school, and his family in east Texas. "Young Sheldon has made a huge impact on our schedule in the short time it's been on the air. While the show's DNA is clearly rooted in 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Young Sheldon' has staked out its own place in the TV universe with a unique creative tone, brilliant writing and a gifted multi- generational cast. "We can't wait to see Chuck, Steve, Jim and Todd's vision for how the Cooper family deals with Sheldon growing a year olderand smarter,"said CBS President Kelly Kahl in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. The single-camera comedy series also stars Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Annie Potts, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, and the voice of Jim Parsons.
Liev Schreiber trying to adjust after breakup with Naomi Watts
Actor Liev Schreiber has said he is trying to adjust to major changes in his life post his breakup with Naomi Watts. The couple, who ended their 11-year-long relationship in September 2016, are the parents to sons - Alexander (10) and Samuel (nine). "It's always hard, you know? You build a life with someone and things change. And I think the way that we've looked at it is that we'll always be partners with these kids," Schreiber said on the show "Sunday Today". The 50-year-old actor said it is important that their children know that he and Watts still care about each other. "It's important to support each other. I was making some jokes at breakfast about mommy with the boys and their eyes light up when I talk about her. You can see how important it is to them that their parents care about each other," said Schreiber.