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Salman Khan shares new still from 'Dabangg 3'
Bollywood powerhouse Salman Khan is soon going to return as Chulbul Pandey with his upcoming film 'Dabangg 3' and has already started prepping for the film.Salman is successfully keeping his fans on their toes by sharing behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's sets.Teasing his followers, Salman shared a new glimpse from the film's sets on his Instagram account.In the picture, Salman can be seen on the ghats of the beautiful river Narmada against the backdrop of a setting sun.He captioned the post, "Shooting for #dabangg3on the beautiful ghats of Narmada."'Dabangg 3' is being helmed by Prabhu Deva. The film marks the second collaboration of Salman and the director, the two have previously worked together in 'Wanted'.As per media reports, the upcoming film also stars Sonakshi Sinha as Chulbul's wife and Arbaaz Khan as Makkhi.This is the third film in the 'Dabanng' series. The movie is being produced under the banner of Salman Khan Films and Arbaaz Khan Production. It is expected to ..
EC halts release of book on Rafale deal, cites 'violation' of MCC
The Election Commission (EC) has reportedly halted the release of a book on the controversial Rafale fighter jets deal, citing an apparent violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.The book release, which was to be chaired by N. Ram, the Managing Director of the Hindu group, was stopped by the officials of the poll body.As many as 148 copies of the book were seized from the author S Vijayan's office.Vijayan, who penned the book titled "Rafale: A Scam That Rocked the Nation" published it through Bharathi publications based in Chennai.Talking to ANI, PK Rajan, the editor of Bharathi publications said: "We have not done any investigative journalism. The writer has merely aggregated the information available online, in a concise manner."He said that the reason he was denied the permission is that "they were afraid the truth will be out in open" and the people of Tamil Nadu would get to know the "truth".He also said that his publication house ...
Cinema reflects society, it's not in isolation: Tabu
Acclaimed actress Tabu, whose upcoming film "De De Pyar De" is about a 50-year-old man's relationship with a 26-year-old girl, says cinema does not work in isolation and it always reflects societal choices and concepts.
Irrfan Khan uncovers face, looks in pink of health
Actor Irrfan Khan, who had been keeping a low profile and maintaining a distance from the media by hiding his face behind a mask, finally faced the shutterbugs on Tuesday as he was spotted outside the airport here.
Sonam Kapoor to share style secrets via web series
She has always raised the fashion bar with her sartorial sense, and now actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is set to unravel some of her style secrets in an upcoming web series.
Justin Bieber slammed for fake pregnancy prank
Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, who has taken a break from music to focus on his health and marriage, received a lot of flak for sharing fake pregnancy posts on April Fools' Day to pull a prank on his fans.The 'Sorry' singer took to Instagram on Monday and shared a photo of ultrasound without a caption, implying that he and his wife Hailey Baldwin were expecting their first child together.However, it did not end there. Bieber took the joke a step further. Shortly after posting the ultrasound, Bieber shared a series of photos featuring Baldwin with medical professionals touching her belly."If you thought it was April fools," he captioned.His posts were filled with congratulatory messages from friends and fans, while others questioned if this was just an April Fools' joke.Bursting the bubble, in the end, Bieber clarified the pregnancy post with a doctored ultrasound photo that included a puppy and captioning it, "Wait omg is that a APRIL FOOLS!"While some users called Bieber's prank ...
Michael Philip Jagger to undergo heart surgery
The fans of 'Rolling Stones' singer Michael Philip Jagger are disappointed after the dates of his upcoming US and Canada tour were postponed on Saturday, as the singer would undergo heart surgery to replace a valve in his heart, according to reports.The doctors will also insert a stent to prop open at least one of Jagger's arteries, said a source close to Jagger."The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible," a representative for the band told Rolling Stone magazine.Expressing their sadness over the illness of Mick, the Rolling Stone band members wrote: "Unfortunately today the Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming US/Canada tour dates - we apologize for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly," the statement ...
Producer's job is more challenging: Madhuri Dixit
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene who along with her husband Sriram Nene has made their debut as film producer with the Marathi movie "15 August", says the job is tougher than acting.
'Gaana most-favoured music streaming app in India'
Gaana is the most favoured on-demand music streaming app among Indians who generally love to listen to music without paying a fee for it, said a new report on Tuesday.
Graham Norton to host BAFTA TV Awards
Popular comic-host Graham Norton is set to host 2019's BAFTA Television Awards. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it marks his return as the ceremony's presenter after 15 years. "It has been almost 15 years since I first hosted the Television Awards and what a pleasure it is to be returning to host once again. 2018 was a stand-out year for television, and I look forward to seeing the brilliant talent in our industry rewarded," Norton said. Clare Brown, director of production at BAFTA, said they are delighted to welcome "The Graham Norton Show" host back to emcee the BAFTA TV Awards. "Graham captures the hearts of the audience both at home and in the room and having hosted the ceremony numerous times throughout the years we look forward to having him on board once again," Brown said. BBC America's thriller "Killing Eve" leads the nominations 14 nods, closely followed by the BBC/Amazon mini-series "A Very English Scandal" with 12. The ceremony will take place on May 12 at Royal ...
Sabbatical from fiction TV wasn't planned: Aashka
Actress Aashka Goradia, who was juggling between hosting and her beauty business, says taking a two-year break from fiction shows wasn't a planned move.
Enjoy stardom but don't take it seriously: Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff says he realised early on in his career that an actor should enjoy stardom but never let success go to one's head. Jackie, a Bollywood veteran with over 30 years of experience, believes it is important for an actor to be content than chase stardom. "Both my hands are empty. I'm still the same person. Back in the day, when I met the highly popular stars, I realised we are nothing in front of them. I knew I had to be happy and content," Jackie told PTI. "Enjoy the stardom, the work and let your craft be appreciated by people but don't take stardom to your head. I haven't and may be that's why I am still here," he added. The actor is currently gearing up for his digital debut with Applause Entertainment's "Criminal Justice". The Hotstar Special is the Indian adaptation of the hit BBC series of the same name, which was later adapted into the Emmy Award-winning HBO show "The Night Of". The show, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Vishal Furia, features Jackie as a prison ...
Gender no bar to courage, says Taapsee Pannu
Actress Taapsee Pannu has given a new name and face to girl power, thanks to her strong roles in films like "Naam Shabana" and "Pink". The actress, who has introduced the teaser of series "Laakhon Mein Ek" Season 2, believes that women are equally, if not more, as courageous as men.
Kajol wishes Ajay Devgn on his birthday in a hilarious post
As Ajay Devgn turned 50 today, Kajol, who is known for her witty comments and amazing sense of humour, wished her "dauntingly serious" husband in a beyond adorable post, giving us major wife goals!Ajay, who is known for sporting a rather serious expression, was trolled by his wife. Taking to her Instagram account, Kajol posted a picture of the couple from their appearance on 'Koffee With Karan 6.'"Happy birthday to my dashing debonair dauntingly serious husband. I just SERIOUSLY wish you a wonderful day and year ahead. And I SERIOUSLY think you're more awesome at 50:)," she captioned the post.Despite his serious expression, Ajay is also known for pulling some hilarious pranks on his co-stars and his witty one-liners are also quite popular. In fact, he also won an Audi at the latest season of 'Koffee With Karan' for taking a dig at host Karan Johar during the rapid fire round. The doting husband did not spare Kajol either.Apart from Kajol, many other actors including Abhishek Bachchan,
I have never seen an actor like Modi: Farooq
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an actor and "I have never seen an actor like Modi", former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday.
Chubby people don't fall in love in films, says James Corden
Comedian James Corden believes that overweight actors are generally not considered for the lead parts in films and are mostly typecast as "good friends" in romantic comedies. Talking to actor David Tennant on his podcast, Corden, best known for hosting "The Late Late Show", said obese characters "never really fall in love" and "never have sex" in films. "If an alien came back and they had to take a reading on planet Earth by just watching films or TV, they would imagine that if you are chubby or fat or big, you never really fall in love, you never have sex. "Certainly no-one really ever finds you attractive. You will be good friends with people who are attractive and often will be a great sense of comfort to them and perhaps chip in with the odd joke every now and again... As you get older, you'll probably be a judge in something or you'll be dropping off a television to a handsome person in a sitcom," the 40-year-old actor-comedian said, as quoted by BBC. Corden said losing out on ...
'De De Pyaar De' is Ajay's naughty-at-50 screen shot
What better gift for Ajay Devgn on his 50th birthday than "De De Pyar De"? The trailer was released on the actor-producer's birthday on Tuesday, and one can't really think of a more opportune vehicle to cross 50.
Actor Mohan Babu sentenced in cheque bounce case
A Hyderabad court on Tuesday sentenced veteran Telugu actor-producer M. Mohan Babu to one year imprisonment in a cheque bounce case.
Wait and watch: Madhu Mantena promises surprises
Producer Madhu Mantena has been lying low for almost a year now, after his production house Phantom Films got dissolved. But Mantena is not sitting at home licking his wounds, and is instead working on some projects which he says are worth waiting and watching out for.
In talks with Priyanka Chopra for a project: 'Avengers: Endgame' co-director Joe Russo
"Avengers: Endgame" co-director Joe Russo, who kickstarted the much-anticipated film's promotional tour from India, reveals he is in talks with Priyanka Chopra for a project. The 47-year-old filmmaker, who is known for giving Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) a grounded tone along with his brother Anthony Russo, finds Priyanka a "fantastic" actor. "Priyanka is transitioning into global status right now. I think she is fantastic... (I would) Love to work with her... I am smiling because we are potentially talking to her about something. I am not going to say what it is," Russo said in a group interview here. Last year, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige had said that they are planning to make a standalone on superhero Ms Marvel aka Kamala Khan. After the news broke, many fans on social media expressed their desire to see Priyanka playing the character of Marvel's first Muslim superhero. Asked whether there was any plan to introduce an Indian superhero, Russo said, "I don't know their ...