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Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal remember Om Puri on his 1st death anniversary
On former colleague and actor Om Puri's first death anniversary on Saturday, veteran actors Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal expressed their sadness on the loss of a "great actor and human being".
Govt to set up FTII in Arunachal Pradesh
: Arunachal Pradesh would get its first Film and Television Institute, being set up by the union government as part of tapping the potential of the North Eastern region, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today. This would be the second such one in the country. The first Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) was set up in Pune, an autonomous institute operating under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. "We are coming out with the first ever film and television institute in Arunachal Pradesh after Pune", Singh, also Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office and Development of the North Eastern region, said. This was part of tapping the potential of the North Eastern region, he said. Singh said he learnt that only two film shootings had taken place in Arunachal Pradesh in the last few decades as the requisite infrastructure for film shootings and storing the equipment was not there in that state. He said the south Indian film industry could take the ...
Avika is really adorable: Gulfam (TV Snippets)
Actress Gulfam Khan has hailed her "Laado - Veerpur Ki Mardaani" co-star Avika Gor and said she is adorable.
Rajini, Kamal appear together at a function in KL
Amidst much excitement over their political entry, Tamil superstars Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan on Satuday appeared together on a public platform here.
SRK is a very inspiring parent: Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar says his very good friend and superstar Shah Rukh Khan is a very inspiring parent.
Adhyayan to pay tribute to Justin Bieber with a song
Actor Adhyayan Suman, who made his singing debut with "Saareyan nu chaddeya" last year, will pay tribute to Hollywood pop star Justin Bieber by singing a mash up of the singers hit single "Let me love you" and the song "Main dhoondne ko zamaane mein" from the 2014 Bollywood film "Heartless".
Donald Glover welcomes Baby No. 2 with girlfriend
2018 is off to a great start for Donald Glover.According to E! Online, the 34-year-old confirmed that his girlfriend had given birth to their second son.The Atlanta creator confirmed the happy news by saying, "[Michelle's] great. She's good. Baby's born, so she's happier now."Glover, who also raps under the pseudonym Childish Gambino, let it slip at the 2017 Emmys that his longtime partner was pregnant with baby No. 2."I want to thank Michelle, my partner, you love me even with how crazy I get. I want to thank my baby, my son, for just being the joy in my life. I want to thank my unborn son, we're listening to Stevie tonight," noted Glover.The newest member of the Emmy winner's household joins big brother Legend, whom the couple welcomed in 2016.
World Book Fair begins with call for climate change awareness
Themed around 'Environment and Climate Change', the 26th New Delhi World Book Fair opened here today with a call for increased awareness and efforts to protect the environment. The 9-day annual event was inaugurated by environmentalist Sunita Narain, European Union ambassador to India Tomasz Kozlowski, National Book Trust chairman Baldev Bhai Sharma and Madhu Ranjan Kumar, Joint Secy- Minister of Human Resource Development. Addressing the visitors through a video conference, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said that climate change awareness is important as humans have exploited earth beyond limits. "We have taken more from the earth than it could offer. It is about time we realised the importance of awareness, and it won't be possible without collective efforts by not wasting electricity, water; by taking bicycle to travel or by walking more instead of using petrol and diesel-run vehicles," the minister said. Author-environmentalist Sunita Narain also spoke strongly ...
Sunny Leone to perform in Bahrain for 1st time
Actress Sunny Leone has announced that she will be performing in Bahrain for the first time in April.
Celebrities wish 'love, magic' for Rahman on his 51st birthday
On the occasion of his 51st birthday, celebrities wished Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman immense love and best of health.
Donald Glover welcomes second child
Actor Donald Glover says his girlfriend Michelle has given birth to their second child.
Shalmali wants to be 'better prepared' before working with Rahman
Singer Shalmali Kholgade says she wants to prepare herself as a good and worthy musician before working with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman.
Thank you for making 'Zero' feel like a hero: SRK
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has thanked his fans for showering love and appreciation to the teaser of "Zero".
Stephen Fry steps down as BAFTA host
Actor-comedian Stephen Fry has stepped down from hosting the BAFTA Awards after 12 years and is looking forward to watching the show in the comfort of his home. The 60-year-old star took over hosting responsibilities back in 2001 - the year Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" won - and became a much-loved fixture of the UK awards ceremony. He had a break from hosting duties between 2007-11. "Every one of the twelve BAFTA film award ceremonies that I had the privilege of hosting has a place in my memory. The mixture of glamour, glory, drama and - occasionally - embarrassment and hiccup holds a unique place in the British film calendar. Over the last two decades I have especially loved watching the emergence of new young film talent behind and in front of the camera. "But after so long a time I felt it only right to stand down and let others take the BAFTAs on to new heights and greater glories. What fun it will be to watch BAFTA 2018 without my heart hammering, mouth drying and ..
Will release 'Padman' as per schedule: Makers on likely clash
The makers of "Padman" have said the film's January 25 release date will not change amid speculation that Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed "Padmavati" may hit theatres the same day. B-town is abuzz that "Padmavati", which has been making headlines due to its plot line, is set to release on January 25 - the same day as the Akshay Kumar-starrer "Padman". The producers of the film, however, said they have no clue about "Padmavati" release or the possible box-office clash between the two films. "I am clueless what is happening... with clash. I have no idea about it. Even we have heard about it. All we know is 'Padman' is releasing on January 25. Akshay announced it officially. "'Padmavati' is a very important film. It's a beautiful film and it should release soon. I am also looking forward to see it. It depends on Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions to decide on the date," Prerna Arora, one of the producers of "Padman", told PTI. Asked if the makers
Patty Jenkins thrilled to pave way for female directors
Last year, Patty Jenkins changed the landscape of superhero movies with first superhero movie with female lead 'Wonder Woman' and she feels that it is an honour in paving the way for women directors in the film industry and can't wait to see what is ahead.While giving an interview to a leading entertainment show, the 46-year-olod filmmaker said, "It is any filmmaker's dream to have an impact on the art form that they work in - and I hope that I do with everything that I do - and I so appreciate being honoured in any way for that."The 'Monster' helmer is hugely honoured to be a part of changing the conversation."It's definitely a huge deal to realise that people haven't been honoring other kinds of directors. I think I wasn't even thinking about it much coming up in my career, but now that I see it I'm hugely honoured to be a part of changing that conversation," noted Jenkins.Meanwhile, Patty recently revealed that she is really "excited" about the future of the DC Extended Universe ...
Just guesses: Scott on Kylie's pregnancy rumours
Rapper Travis Scott (II) has addressed the pregnancy rumours surrounding his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, saying that they are "just guesses".
Bale didn't watch 'Dark Knight Rises' after Aurora shooting
Actor Christian Bale has revealed he has not seen Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," the last installment in the Batman trilogy, since 2012's mass shooting that occurred during a screening of the film in Aurora, Colorado. During a recent appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Bale discussed why he has avoided watching his final film in the series. "Very sadly, I have not been able to watch that film since because of Aurora. I have not been able to sit down and see it without thinking of that," Bale said. In 2012, a gunman opened fire during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, killing 12 people and injuring 70 others. The 43-year-old actor travelled to Colorado to meet with victims and hospital staff following the tragedy. Bale, however, said he would "love to be able to (see it) one day.
White House to screen Steven Spielberg's 'The Post'
The White House has reportedly been granted access to a print of Steven Spielberg's Oscar- tipped newspaper drama "The Post" for screenings. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Donald Trump's team made a request to show the film at both the White House and Camp David, where the president is set to hold a summit over the weekend. The film, which stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, tells the story of the journalists who fought against the government in the 70s to publish classified information about the administration's failings in the Vietnam war. Both Streep and Hanks have publicly criticised Trump. Hanks recently said that if "The Post" did screen at the White House, he would not attend. "Individually we have to decide when we take to the ramparts. You don't take to the ramparts necessarily right away, but you do have to start weighing things. You may think: 'You know what? I think now is the time.' "This is the moment where, in some ways, our personal choices are going .
Bryan Singer no longer an executive producer on 'Legion'
Bryan Singer has been removed from FX network's "Legion". Showrunner Noah Hawley told reporters at the Television Critics Association's press tour in Pasadena, California, that the producer-director requested his name be removed from the credits of the X-Men-inspired drama to not be a "distraction" moving forward, reported Entertainment Weekly. "I don't really know anything more about it other than he asked to have his name removed from the show. I don't really know any of the behind the scenes of why he asked or when he asked or anything," Hawley said. FX also confirmed Singer's name was removed from the list of executive producers. The "X-Men" director has been accused of sexual misconduct, including a lawsuit alleging sexual assault. Representatives for Singer previously "categorically denies these allegations and will vehemently defend this lawsuit to the very end.