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Lots of positive stuff for female stars in showbiz: SRK
Shah Rukh Khan feels the attitude towards women is changing for good in India. The Indian superstar says there are lots of positive developments for female actors in the film industry.
Anupam's tweet on artistes' vote call sparks debate
Actor and vociferous Bharatiya Janata Party supporter Anupam Kher faced the heat over a Twitter post in which he commented on the move of over 600 film and theatre artistes urging people not to vote for the BJP.
Jeetendra turns 77, dances to 'Jawaani jaaneman'
Bollywood's 'jumping Jack' Jeetendra, who turned 77, wore his dancing shoes for a birthday party and grooved to classic hits like "Jawaani jaaneman" and "Saamne yeh kaun aaya", surrounded by family members and loved ones.
Tiger Shroff nervous about 'Student of the Year 2'
Tiger Shroff, who will next be seen in "Student of the Year 2", on Sunday said he is aware of the expectations from the film. The 2012 hit film "Student of the Year" marked the Bollywood debut of Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra. It was directed and produced by Karan Johar. The sequel produced by Johar, features Tiger in the lead and marks the debut of Ananya Pandey, daughter of Chunky Pandey and Tara Sutaria. "I am both excited and nervous. There is pressure, there are expectations. But I am happy with the product that Karan Johar and director Punit Malhotra have put together for us," Tiger told reporters here at an event. The actor said the trailer of the film will be out in four days. Directed by Punit, "SOTY 2" is slated to be released on May 10. Tiger was talking on the sidelines of the launch of Pepsi's new anthem 'Har Ghoont Mein Swag', featuring him and Disha Patani. The song is composed, written and sung by Badshah. It was released by T-Series and directed by ...
PM Modi series idolises him, doesn't get propagandist
Web series: "Modi - Journey Of A Common Man" on Eros Now; Director: Umesh Shukla; Cast: Ashish Sharma and Faisal Khan; Rating; ***
Joe Berlinger to direct investigative Martin Luther King feature film
Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger has been roped in to direct a feature film revolving around the investigation of civil rights champion, Martin Luther King, Jr's assassination. Titled "Slay the Dreamer", the film is based on the life of James Lawson, a friend and advisor to King, reported Deadline. A civil rights icon in his own right, Lawson was instrumental in the Sanitation Workers' Strike in Memphis. During that strike, Lawson invited King to Memphis to speak to the workers, the night before his assassination. Berlinger is also attached to direct and produce a feature documentary on the same subject. The two projects will document Lawson's efforts to reopen the investigation into King's assassination in April 1968, after discovering, in 1976, that Grace Walden the only eyewitness to the man who shot King had involuntarily been held in a mental institution. According to Lawson, the FBI had held Walden under a fake alias after she refused a USD 100,000 reward or to sign an ...
Guneet Monga, Suriya hold puja for 'Suriya 38'
The makers of Tamil film "Suriya 38" organised a puja ahead of the commencement of the film's shoot here on Sunday.
Jack O'Connell joins Colin Farrell in thriller 'The North Water'
Actor Jack O'Connell has boarded the cast of the BBC's new thriller series "The North Water", which features Hollywood star Colin Farrell in the lead. According to Digital Spy, the "Skins" star will play a disgraced former army surgeon called Patrick Sumner who joins a whaling expedition to the Arctic in the four-part series. In Arctic he meets Farrell's character Henry Drax, a harpooner and brutal killer whose "amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world". The series is based on Ian McGuire's novel of the same name. Andrew Haigh is adapting the book, with shooting due to begin later this year. "Jack is a fiercely instinctual actor who brings nuance and complexity to every character he plays. I can't wait to see him bring Patrick Sumner to life," Haigh said. "Casting the right leads is the most important part of any project and I'm thrilled to have Colin Farrell on board. I am a huge admirer of his work and can't wait to see him bring Drax vividly to life," he added.
Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani reunite for Pepsi anthem
Actors Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani have shared screen space yet again, this time for a music video as part of an ad campaign.
Cardi B celebrates one year anniversary of album 'Invasion of Privacy'
American rapper Cardi B is feeling good as she celebrates the first anniversary of her album 'Invasion of Privacy'.The 'Taki Taki' singer expressed her happiness over the album's first anniversary, on Twitter and Instagram."IT'S INVASION OF PRIVACY BIRTHDAY TODAY I AINT GOING TO WEAR NO PANTIES TODAY!!!!!" she tweeted.On Instagram, the rapper got a bit more sentimental and posted the cover photo of the album:"I'm an emotional mom today 2X platinum boutta be 3 every song RIAA certified Gold, platinum, Multi-platinum. I love you," she wrote.Invasion of Privacy is the debut studio album by the American rapper and was released on 6th April 2018. It was primarily a hip hop record and had other genre music like the trap, Latin and contemporary.
Everything is alien to me in 'Saand Ki Aankh': Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu is currently shooting for "Saand Ki Aankh", a film based on world's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, and the actor says she decided to do the project as the story touched her heart. The film chronicles the story of the two women from Uttar Pradesh, played by Taapsee and Bhumi Pednekar. While Chandro has more than 30 national championships to her credit, Prakashi is said to be world's second oldest shooter. "When I do a film I relate to one thing in a character to start off but here there is not a single thing I can relate to. My age, background, the language is not similar, I am not fond of shooting as well. "Everything is alien to me. But it is a beautiful script that touched my heart and I couldn't say no to it. If this film works then people will remember us for life or maybe they will laugh at us," Taapsee told PTI. The actor said her role in the film is a taxing character both physically and mentally. "I spent a few weeks learning shooting. The ...
'Better Call Saul' will not return until 2020
The fifth season of Bob Odenkirk's "Better Call Saul" is not expected to premiere until next year.
Disney to get $17mn subsidy to shoot in Australia
Australias federal government will provide a $17.1 million subsidy to Disney to shoot a yet untitled Marvel movie, speculated to be the first superhero film with an Asian protagonist, at Fox Studios Australia.
Kumail Nanjiani may join Jolie in 'The Eternals'
Pakistan-origin actor-comedian Kumail Nanjiani is in talks to join Angelina Jolie to star in Marvel Studios "The Eternals".
Travelling to India awakened new understanding of myself: Will Smith
Hollywood star Will Smith says his trip to India awakened a new understanding of himself and the world around him. The actor, who visited Haridwar to shoot for his Facebook Watch show "Will Smith's Bucket List", took to Instagram Saturday to share the pictures of the experience. "My Grandmother used to say, 'God Teaches through Experience'. "Travelling to India and experiencing the colours, people and natural beauty has awakened a new understanding of myself, my art and the truths of the world," Smith captioned the series of photographs and a video, including that of the Ganga aarti. For a previous episode, titled "Will Smith's Bucketlist: Bollywood Dancing", Smith shot a Bollywood dance sequence, which he said, was a dream come true for him. In his latest India tour, the actor also roamed around in an autorickshaw across the busy streets of Mumbai and got some dance lessons from actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Karan Johar. Smith's dance sequence will also feature in Johar's ...
Sabyasachi celebrates 20 years in fashion
Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has clocked 20 years in the world of fashion, and he celebrated the glorious journey of his label with a grand fashion show here.
Viola Davis joins Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will return as Amanda Waller in James Gunns "The Suicide Squad".
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay end production partnership
Producing partners Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are splitting up after working together for more than a decade. Projects produced under their Gary Sanchez banner include "Vice," "Step Brothers," "Talladega Nights" and the Anchorman and Daddy's Home movies. In 2014, Jessica Elbaum founded the Gloria Sanchez production company as a sister label of Gary Sanchez Productions with a focus on female voices in comedy. The duo made the announcement on Sunday. "The last 13 years could not have been more enjoyable and satisfying for the two of us at Sanchez Productions. We give massive thanks to our incredible staff and executives and all the writers, directors and actors we worked with through the years. The two of us will always work together creatively and always be friends. And we recognize we are lucky as hell to end this venture as such," Ferrell and McKay said in a joint statement issued to Variety. According to the release, Gary Sanchez Productions and Gloria Sanchez Productions will ...
Nick Jonas' 'Cool' gets 'Meri pant bhi sexy' twist
Hollywood singer-actor Nick Jonas' "Cool" got a Bollywood twist with Govinda's 1990's hit song "Meri pant bhi sexy". His wife and actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas can't stop laughing.
Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber and others join 'Defending Jacob'
Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel and Sakina Jaffrey have joined the cast of legal-family drama "Defending Jacob". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the quartet of actors has joined Apple TV's show, fronted by Chris Evans. The thriller series, to be directed by "The Imitation Game" helmer Morten Tyldum, is based on the novel of the same name by William Landay. Evans is attached to play Andy Barber, a district attorney who finds that his teenage son is a suspect in the case of a murdered 14-year-old boy he is investigating. Jones, who has credits like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "24" to her name, will play Joanna Klein, a top defence lawyer. "Orange Is the New Black" actor Schreiber will essay the role of Neal Logiudice, a colleague of Andy's in the district attorney's office. Gabriel, known for her roles in "Get Out" and "Westworld", will play Paula Duffy, a detective who works with Andy. Former "Timeless" star Jaffrey plays District Attorney Lynn Canavan, Andy's ...