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Modi biopic not releasing on April 5, says producer

After the Supreme Court on Thursday set the date for hearing on the biopic "PM Narendra Modi", for April 8, its makers said they won't release the film as scheduled on Friday.

Release of biopic on PM Narendra Modi postponed till further notice, says producer

The release of "PM Narendra Modi", a biopic on the prime minister, has been postponed till further notice, its producer Sandip Ssingh said on Thursday. "This is to confirm, our film 'PM Narendra Modi' is not releasing on 5th April. Will update soon," Ssingh posted on Twitter. The Congress had complained to the Election Commission over the release of the film on April 5, just a week before the first phase of polls were to begin. Opposition parties, including the Congress, alleged the film will give undue advantage to the BJP in electioneering and its release should be deferred till the elections are over.

'Mughal-e-Azam' returns to stage for 175th show

In the 1960 cult classic, "Mughal-e-Azam", prince Salim rallies troops against his father emperor Akbar, to marry the love of his life Anarkali, a court dancer. Such was their love that after Salim lost to his father, and was sentenced to death, Anarkali offered to lay down her life to bargain for his. Sixty years on, the definition of true love has not changed much, say the leading pair of Feroz Abbas Khan's Broadway-style adaptation of "Mughal-e-Azam", originally directed by K Asif. Syed Shahab Ali and Neha Sargam, who play Salim and Anarkali in the theatrical adaptation respectively, believe that while the equations of romantic relationships might have changed over the years, the core values remain unaltered. According to Sargam, the romance that Asif created six decades ago, continues to be relevant even in the 21st century. "When it pertains to a love story, the underlying emotion of love stands tall across ages. 'Mughal-e-Azam' the musical, which tells this story through the ...

Women directors often discriminated: Paakhi Tyrewala

Paakhi Tyrewala, who wrote and directed the Sikkimese feature film "Pahuna: The Little Visitors", says she faced hiccups in the journey as people did not take women directors seriously even just a few years ago.

Sobhita Dhulipala becomes breakout star of IMDb

Fresh from the success of web series "Made In Heaven", actress Sobhita Dhulipala has come into the spotlight, and her newfound popularity has led her to become the 'IMDb Breakout Star of the Month'.

Abba to release new music in September

Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus says fans can expect a new song later this year from the four-member Swedish pop group that broke up 37 years ago.

Patriotism shouldn't be taken as a sellable thing: Sunny Deol

Over the years, Sunny Deol has featured in several patriotic films but the veteran actor on Thursday said he never looked at those movies as a "sellable" product. The actor, who has been part of high-on-patriotism films such as "Border" and "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", said he chose his films on the basis of his role. Asked how he views the current trend of patriotic movies, Sunny said, "Most important thing is, are we all patriotic? Do we love our mother and our country? "It shouldn't be taken as a sellable thing. And that's how I have done my films. Whenever I have done anything, I have believed in the characters." The actor said he has often played characters which are strong and "fight for something". "That's my nature too. I go till the end. I am not the kind of person who gives up. Somehow that reflection comes across on screen. When I have done films on a patriotic note, people have connected with me more." "Now the whole world has changed. Everything has become about marketing so, .

Mohit Malhotra has simple, quiet birthday

Actor Mohit Malhotra says he wanted to have a simple birthday so he chose to start his day on Thursday with some of the children at an NGO here.

KJo unveils his wax figure in Singapore

Filmmaker Karan Johar was surrounded by the love of his family and friends as he unveiled his wax figure here on Thursday.

GoT gets intense score for final chapter

"Game of Thrones" composer Ramin Djawadi says the music score of the final season is intense and epic.

Sam Worthington joins opioid thriller 'Dreamland'

"Avatar" star Sam Worthington has boarded the cast of opiod thriller "Dreamland". The film, being directed by Nicholas Jarecki, will feature Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez and Lily Rose Depp. Aside from Worthington, "Game of Thrones" actor Indira Varma and rapper-singer Kid Cudi have also been cast in the film. Jarecki, who last directed Richard Gere-starrer "Arbitrage", has also penned the script of the new feature. The film will see three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the US, an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a drug company with deep government influence bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market. The film is currently shooting in Montreal and Detroit.

Amazon says it is 'justified' in cancelling Woody Allen film deal

Amazon Studios has filed a rebuttal to Woody Allen's lawsuit in which the veteran filmmaker had alleged that the company breached their contract by refusing to distribute his latest film, "A Rainy Day in New York". It was reported in September 2018 that the film, which stars Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Elle Fanning, Rebecca Hall and Jude Law, has been shelved indefinitely by Amazon Studios. The decision to shelve the project stemmed from the renewed focus on the director in the wake of Harvey Weinstein scandal and #MeToo movement. He has been accused of sexually assaulting his step-daughter Dylan Farrow when she was a seven-year-old in the early 1990s. In the USD 68 million suit, which Allen filed in February this year, the filmmaker had claimed that Amazon gave only vague reasons for dropping the project and abandoning a four-film deal it struck with him. "Amazon has tried to excuse its action by referencing a 25-year-old, baseless allegation against Mr Allen, but that ...

Will Smith grooves to 'Radha' on 'SOTY2' sets

Will Smith has ticked off Bollywood from his bucket list.

Cyrus Broacha enjoys freedom with podcast

Popular comedian Cyrus Broacha, the man who won a million hearts with his goofy act in MTV's Bakra, is most excited about the freedom and fun that comes with having his own podcast.

A good story is worth the wait: Shefali Shah

Shefali Shah, who won critics with her understated yet emotionally-stirring turn in "Delhi Crime", is happy that storytelling is no longer restricted to the "hero-heroine format", thanks to the popularity of streaming platforms. Shah prefers to keep a low profile but the industry has slowly started to take note of the powerhouse talent that she is and that has resulted in some great performances in recent years, be it "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Once Again" or "Delhi Crime", based on the police investigation in the 2012 Nirbhaya case. "I am lucky I am offered work. I do not have quantity of films on my resume but what I do have is quality and I am very proud of the work I have done. I want to work but I have understood that the kind of work I want to do may come twice in a year or I may get one offer in two years. But I will wait for it, if it is worth that wait," Shah told PTI in an interview. The 46-year-old actor said there was "no ego" in approaching people for work but she would not take

Indian-Canadian actor develops "License to Rise" to empower women

Patricia Isaac is an Indian-Canadian actor, who has appeared in a number of feature films and major network television series, such as 'MISSION IMPOSSIBLERecently, Isaac was inspired to create 'License To Rise' (www.LicenseToRise.com), an online platform where women come to release their stories and give themselves the permission to rise above any and every violation they have experienced in the past. In this interview, the actress, producer, humanitarian and entrepreneur discusses the platform's purpose and coaching techniques she's used to empowering women around the globe.Q) How were you inspired to create 'License to Rise'?I have always had a fire for girls/women stuck in the shame and guilt they feel around their stories of abuse, assault, and all the alleged "grey areas" in between. Just about every woman we know has experienced assault or harassment in one way or another, but few of them have ever felt safe to share their stories with anyone. We're in an amazing time right ...

'Romeo Akbar Walter': A contrived espionage drama (IANS Review)

Film: "Romeo Akbar Walter!"; Director: Robbie Grewal; Cast: John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Sikander Kher, Jackie Shroff, Alka Amin and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi; Rating: **1/2

Anees Bazmee's 'Pagalpanti' experience in London

Filmmaker Anees Bazmee says shooting for "Pagalpanti" in London was no less than a roller-coaster ride.

Walt Disney sued over alleged gender pay parity

Two Walt Disney Studios employees have filed a lawsuit claiming the company discriminates against female workers by paying them less than men.

'Papa Kehte...' actress Mayoori joins Google ad biz

Former actress Mayoori Kango, who is remembered for her role in the 1996 film "Papa Kehte Hain", has joined Google India as its Head of Industry - Agency Partnership.