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Actor Parvathy in the eye of storm over 'misogynist' remark
Award-winning actor Parvathy, who called the dialogues in veteran actor Mammootty's film 'misogynist', has become the latest victim of cyber-bullying. Days after her comments, the 'Qarib Qarib Singlle' actor was viciously trolled and abused on various online platforms by fans of the Malayalam superstar. They lashed out at her on social media, calling her a "cheap feminist". Meanwhile, Parvathy received support from various quarters including state Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac and "Women in Cinema Collective", an outfit of women in Malayalam cinema. Mammootty is yet to react on her comments as well as about the trolls. Known for her variety of roles in various languages including Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi, Parvathy is recipient of 'Best Actress' award in the recently concluded International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the winner of Kerala State Film Award. The actor made her Bollywood debut with "Qarib Qarib Singlle" opposite Irrfan Khan this year. While ...
Netflix renews sci-fi thriller 'Dark' for second season
Netflix's first German show "Dark" has been renewed by the streaming giant for a second season. The series, co-created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, is about disappearance of two young children in the German town of Winden. "When we first heard about 'Dark', we realised very early on that we hadn't seen anything like this show before -- in Germany or anywhere else in the world. "'Dark' is a testament that great storytelling transcends geography. We're excited that our members around the globe are captivated by the mysterious world of Winden, and will now be able to continue to see how the story unfolds," said Kelly Luegenbiehl, Vice President of International Originals for Netflix in a release. The first season of the show debuted on Netflix on December 1 and had ten episodes. It has received positive reviews from the critics. It has also been compared to the streaming service's another popular show, "Stranger Things".
Sharmila, Madhubala taught me to be myself: Sunny
Actress Sunny Leone says yesteryear stars like Madhubala, Sharmila Tagore and Dimple Kapadia taught her to not make any changes in her personality.
'Jugalbandi' of world music at 93rd edition of Tansen Music Festival (Curtain Raiser)
The historic city of Gwalior, the birthplace of music maestro Tansen, a court musician during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, is set to host over 57 Indian and international artistes at the 93rd edition of the Tansen Music Festival that begins on Friday.
There's pressure to live upto Salman's stardom:Ali Abbas Zafar
Directing the much-awaited "Tiger Zinda Hai", starring Salman Khan, was a mammoth task for director Ali Abbas Zafar as he was under pressure to live up to the expectations of the superstar and his fans. "Tiger Zinda Hai" is the second installment of the 2012 blockbuster action-drama film "Ek Tha Tiger" that was directed by Kabir Khan. The sequel will reunite Salman and Katrina Kaif as secret service agents while Salman and Ali are also working together after the massive success of "Sultan". Asked if there was a pressure on him, Ali told PTI, "Yes, definitely. He is such a big superstar with a huge fan base. As a filmmaker it's your responsibility that you entertain the audience who are coming to watch the film. "The pressure isn't only about Salman Khan's stardom. Everyone who spends money to watch the film, is equally important." With two films in a row with Salman, one would assume that there is a formula that the director has cracked but Ali insists that is not the ...
Karen Gillan felt 'intimidated' by her 'Jumanji' co-stars
Actor Karen Gillan has said that working alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Kevin Hart in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' was an intimidating experience for her. The "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" actor features in the Jake Kasdan-directed action movie, which also stars Johnson, Hart and Jack Black. "There's definitely a level of intimidation that comes with just working with people who are at the top of their field and you're relatively new," Gillan told Collider. "But also, what you get when people are that good at it, is that it's easier for you because they know how to support you and set you up for things. So, it's slightly intimidating, but also easier," she added.
Sylvester Stallone seeking legal action against rape accuser
Hollywood veteran Sylvester Stallone, who is being investigated by the police over an allegation that he raped a teenager in the 1990s, is reportedly seeking a legal action against the accuser.The 71-year-old actor faced a historic sexual misconduct claim last month when an unnamed woman alleged that in 1986, Stallone forced her to have sex with him and his bodyguard in a hotel room when she was 16.At the time of the claim, the 'Rocky' star categorically denied the allegations made against him.According to TMZ, the actor is now seeking legal action against the woman as his lawyer, Martin Singer, believes she recently filed a false police report with Santa Monica Police Department.Singer reportedly told the outlet that if he can confirm she did in fact file the report to accuse Stallone of rape, then a complaint will be filed requesting the woman be investigated for filing a false report.It comes a month after Stallone's spokesperson Michelle Bega claimed that the events categorically .
Manisha, Lisa Ray to star in Rahman's '99 Songs'
Actresses Manisha Koirala and Lisa Ray will be seen in Grammy and Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahmans upcoming film "99 Songs".
Val Kilmer talks about life after battle with cancer
Actor Val Kilmer, who successfully fought cancer, has said the illness changed his outlook towards life. "I was too serious. I'd get upset when things like Oscars and recognition failed to come my way," Kilmer told The Hollywood Reporter. The 57-year-old, however, still craves for the golden lady and hopes to win more awards. "I would like to have more Oscars than anybody. Meryl Streep must feel pretty good, you know? It must feel nice to know that everyone loves her. It's about being loved," Kilmer said. Earlier this year, during an online Reddit Ask Me Anything session with fans, Kilmer had revealed that he is recovering from the disease. He was asked about Michael Douglas comment that he was suffering from terminal cancer. "He (Douglas) was probably trying to help me because press probably asked where I was these days, and I did have a healing of cancer, but my tongue is still swollen although healing all the time," he had said.
Turns out, Akshay Kumar wasn't the first choice for 'PadMan'
Twinkle Khanna, who is making her debut as a producer with upcoming movie 'PadMan', has revealed that Akshay Kumar was not the first choice to play Arunachalam Muruganantham in the film.While present at the song launch of the movie, when asked if Akshay was her first choice, Twinkle said, "No. R Balki convinced me that Akshay should do this part."When persuaded further as to whom she thought could have played the role when the film was being conceptualised, she jokingly said, "Are you trying to create trouble in my marriage now?"To which, Akshay joked, "You already said that now, there is already a problem."The former actress noted that she had some names in her mind but later realised that Akshay would be perfect for the role."The thing is if we had somebody who the Indian public idolises and men look up to and he who could wear a sanitary pad, I think it is Akshay. What Balki has made Akshay do, and of course Akshay is very talented, I don't think anyone could have played it better .
Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor wrap up first schedule of 'Dhadak'
Debutants Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter have completed the first stage of their blooming Bollywood careers as the 'Dhadak' team wrapped up the first schedule of the movie.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news and also shared a picture from the sets.'Dhadak' is an official remake of the hit-Marathi movie 'Sairat' directed by Nagraj Manjule. The Hindi remake is being helmed by Shashank Khaitan, previously known for directing 'Badrinath ki Dulhania'.The film was announced when Karan unveiled the poster of the movie on November 15.Sridevi's daughter will be facing the camera for the first time with this film, however, Shahid Kapoor's brother has already worked in Majid Majidi's film 'Beyond The Clouds.'The film is a co-production between Zee Studios and Dharma Productions and is scheduled to release on July 6, 2018.
'Sonu Ke Titu...' is on a relevant issue, says Luv Ranjan
Filmmaker Luv Ranjan says his forthcoming film "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" tackles a very relevant issue.
This photo exhibition looks back to look ahead
Carefully housed in a separate setting at the ongoing Serendipity Arts Festival here is an exhibition titled "Anti-Memoirs: Locus, Language, Landscape", a reflection on the purpose that memoirs -- both photographic and written -- serve in recording that which is in the past.
Fans sign petition to remove 'The Last Jedi' from 'Star Wars' canon
Looks like the latest entrant in the epic sci-fi franchise 'Star Wars' has become a figure of controversy.A certain fraction of fans, who have seen the movie, have started an online petition which is asking Disney and Lucasfilm to remove 'The Last Jedi' from official canon, reports The Independent.The petition, started by Henry Walsh of Georgia, has well over 13,000 signatures and counting.In his online plea, he wrote, "Episode VIII was a travesty. It completely destroyed the legacy of Luke Skywalker and the Jedi. It destroyed the very reasons most of us, as fans, liked Star Wars. This can be fixed. Just as you wiped out 30 years of stories, we ask you to wipe out one more, the Last Jedi. Remove it from canon, push back Episode IX and re-make Episode VIII properly to redeem Luke Skywalker's legacy, integrity, and character."The petition supports the group of fans who have been panning 'The Last Jedi', because of which there is a huge steep divide between critics' reactions and those ..
Meryl Streep targeted with 'She Knew' street art
Days after getting criticised by Rose McGowan for working with Harvey Weinstein, Meryl Streep has become the subject of a rebellious campaign of the street art, with posters appearing around Los Angeles this week, which claim that 'She Knew' all about Weinstein's misdeeds.According to E! Online, the posters, which were spotted in various locations in Los Angeles, featured a 2012 press photo of the three-time Oscar-winning artist with Weinstein and a red banner placed over her eyes with the words 'She Knew' across it.Their creator has not been identified publicly. Streep has not commented on the posters, which also contain a QR code that leads you to a Bitcoin address.The anonymously produced posters have gone up just a day after Streep replied to claims raised by McGowan. McGowan accused Streep of knowing about Weinstein's behaviour and remaining silent about it. The comments prompted Streep to respond.It was Streep's answer to McGowan's comments that prompted the backlash. Streep ...
Filmmaking was terrifying initially, but thrilling: 'Suicide Squad' director
He works for the audience and feels a director is responsible for the fate of the film, be it a success or a failure. American filmmaker David Ayer says he initially found filmmaking "terrifying" but has now calmed down.
Cameron wanted Bill Paxton on board for 'Avatar' sequels
Director James Cameron has said that he wanted to cast late actor Bill Paxton in the sequels to his blockbuster film "Avatar". Paxton passed away from the complications of a surgery earlier this year. He had collaborated with Cameron on projects like "True Lies" and "Titanic". When asked about why Paxton did not feature in "Avatar", Cameron told Entertainment Weekly, "I don't remember what happened there. I don't think there was a part that fit him well. Otherwise, I would have loved to have him involved. And of course recently, I was staring down the barrel of four more Avatar films and I was thinking of a good place, a good fit for Bill." "Then, of course, he died unexpectedly before I made a presentation to him. That denied us that next chance to work together. I would have loved to have continued working with Bill and I'm sure he felt the same way," he added.
Disney trolled over its animatronic Donald Trump
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Orlando took to Twitter to troll the animatronic version of United States President Donald Trump at the updated Hall of Presidents attraction, recently revealed by Walt Disney World.The less-than-flattering figure has been garnering criticism for its likeness of the president.With just one tweet, the wax museum's Orlando branch took down Disney's version and compared it with its own Trump figure.The tweet was simple: "ME AT THE START OF 2017 VS ME NOW." The pictures - Trump's wax statue sitting at Madame Tussauds Orlando on the left, and Disney's 'robot' version on the right, however, won the game.The Hall of Presidents' robotic Trump figure was unveiled at Magic Kingdom on Tuesday.People, soonafter, took to Twitter to tear down the figure's face as "nightmarish," while others said it looked like someone else entirely -Jon Voight, or Hillary Clinton.A few Twitter users also theorised that the president's animatronic figurine was designed to look terrible .
Khloe Kardashian confirms pregnancy with Tristan Thompson
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has confirmed the reports of her pregnancy. The 33-year-old Kardashian posted a photo of her baby bump on Instagram and said she is expecting a child with boyfriend Tristan Thompson. "My greatest dream realised! We are having a baby! I had been waiting and wondering but God had a plan all along. He knew what He was doing. I simply had to trust in Him and be patient. "I still at times can't believe that our love created life! Tristan, thank you for loving me the way that you do! Thank you for treating me like a Queen! Thank you for making me feel beautiful at all stages! Tristan, most of all, Thank you for making me a Mommy!" posted Kardashian.
Lupita Nyong'o was 'awakened' after working on 'Black Panther'
Actor Lupita Nyong'o has said director Ryan Coogler stayed away from the "expected female- rival narrative" for the "Black Panther" film. The 34-year-old actor stars as Nakia, a member of the Dora Milaje, a group of female assassins dedicated to protecting the advanced nation of Wakanda and King T'Challa himself, in the Marvel film. "Ryan made a point of avoiding the expected female-rival narrative. In this genre, where spandex is involved, oftentimes the women are pitted against each other. In our story, there are so many different women holding their own space. Women may be in competition with each other, sure, but that doesn't necessarily mean there's an absence of love or respect," said Nyong'o. "You see them work together, and you see a dynamic that is really encouraging. Making this film awakened me. I walked away from this experience feeling extremely supported and I felt challenged," she added. Chadwick Boseman plays the titular role of Black Panther / T'Challa .