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Amy Jackson expecting first child
Actor-model Amy Jackson on Sunday announced that she and her fiance, London-based businessman George Panayiotou, are expecting their first child together. Amy took to Instagram to share the news with her fans. "I've been waiting to shout it from the roof tops, and today, being Mother's Day, it couldn't be a more perfect time... "I already love you more than anything in this world, the purest most honest love. We can't wait to meet you our little Libra one," she posted along side a picture of her and George. The couple got engaged on January 1.
Actress Amy Jackson is expecting her first child
Actress Amy Jackson on Sunday announced that she was expecting her first child with her fiance and businessman George Panayiotou.
#MeToo movement should not be trivialised: Minisha
Actress Minisha Lamba says the #MeToo movement should not be trivialised and that women should stand by each other in solidarity.
Trying several looks to get it right: Saqib on playing Mohinder Amarnath in '83'
Saqib Saleem is thrilled to be playing the role of cricketer Mohinder Amarnath in upcoming film "83" and the actor says currently a series of tests are on to get the all-rounder's look right. Directed by Kabir Khan, "83" chronicles Indian Cricket Team's first World Cup win. It features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev. At the Elle India Graduates Awards Saturday night, when asked if he was in the "83" look, Saqib told reporters, "The work is going on. We have had multiple look tests. We are trying to figure out everything- the moustache, hair style. "We are having a series of look tests so in the next one week's time we will know what the definite look will be." The actor said he is proud to be a part of the film, which goes on floors in May. "I did the look test the other day and that time, we wore Indian cricket team's blazer. All of us were together and it felt very different. "It felt like all of us were going to spend the next six months together and there was something special that ...
No one becomes star overnight: Soundarya Sharma
One-film-old Soundarya Sharma has said no one becomes a
When Rakesh Roshan 'taunted' Deepshikha playfully
Deepshikha Nagpal says filmmaker Rakesh Roshan once "playfully taunted" her for rejecting a role in the 1995 film "Karan Arjun".
Barrymore wants to make more movies with Sandler
Actress Drew Barrymore wants to work more with her "50 First Dates" co-star Adam Sandler.
Saqib to play Mohinder in film on 1983 World Cup
Actor Saqib Saleem, to be seen next in a film on 1983 cricket World Cup, says being part of the sports drama is a dream come true moment for him.
First trailer of 'Annabelle Comes Home' is here and it will creep you out!
Warner Bros. recently dropped the first trailer of 'Annabelle Comes Home', which will definitely send chills down your spine!The trailer of the upcoming horror film is disturbing and hair-raising. It has hit the mark with the right dosage of horror, without overdoing it with unwarranted ghostly scenes.The 2-minute and 24 seconds trailer opens with the Warrens, who bring Annabelle, the demonic doll, home and store it inside a protected glass casing in their famous room of haunted artifacts.They believe that the doll's power is reduced and she is in a place where she could no longer wreak havoc. All is well, until a visitor, intrigued by the room, lets Annabelle out, awakening all the other evil spirits locked inside the room.The obnoxious doll awakens and sets its new target -- the Warren's daughter Judy (Mckenna Grace) and her babysitters (Madison Iseman and Katie Sarife).Makers of the film shared the trailer on the movie's Twitter handle, writing, "Welcome to the home of The ...
Batman to be first inductee into Comic-Con Museum's Character Hall of Fame
Everyone's favourite superhero, Batman, who turned 80 years old on Saturday, got a birthday gift at WonderCon in Anaheim, with the fictional character being announced as the first entrant to the Comic-Con Museum's Character Hall of Fame later this year.The honour was announced during the "Happy Birthday, Batman!" panel at WonderCon on Saturday, alongside David Mazouz ('Gotham'), Kevin Conroy ('Batman: The Animated Series', 'Justice League Unlimited'), Lee Meriwether ('The 1966 Batman television series'), Roger Craig Smith ('Batman: Arkham Origins'), and Grace Randolph ('Beyond the Trailer'), reported The Hollywood Reporter.DC publisher and chief creative officer, Jim Lee broke the news that the fictional superhero would be inducted into the Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.The ceremony will take place at the Federal Building in San Diego's Balboa Park, the future site of the Comic-Con Museum, on July 17, the opening night of 2019's Comic-Con.The ...
'Panga' my most challenging film: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says her next directorial "Panga" may be taking longer to complete but she is enjoying the process. Ashwiny, known for films such as "Nil Battey Sannata" and "Bareilly Ki Barfi", said the Kangana Ranaut-starrer is a project which is constantly testing her as a director. "Panga" revolves around a family that laughs, cries and dreams together. Kangana essays the role of a kabbadi player, along with an ensemble cast of Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi and Neena Gupta, among others. "It's a long and big film. It is going to take its own sweet time to complete. It's also a big challenge for me as it's different. I am also learning new things every day to the extent of learning a little bit of kabaddi and breaking my leg. But it's also enjoyable," Ashwiny said in an interview. The "heartland" story format has become a favourite template for filmmakers but the director said there is nothing right or wrong about applying the same formula. "We do everything in excess," she ...
Dhvani Bhanushali to take fans back to college life
Singer Dhvani Bhanushali of "Dilbar" fame has shot a video of her upcoming song at St. Xavier's College here. She hopes to take her fans back to their college days through her music video.
'No Fathers in Kashmir' deserves to be watched, appeals Soni Razdan
Veteran actor Soni Razdan believes her upcoming film "No Fathers in Kashmir" will give the audience a better understanding of the regular lives of the people in the conflict-ridden Valley. The film, directed by Ashvin Kumar, revolves around the love story of two 16 year olds who are searching for their missing fathers. "Kashmir deserves our attention. This film deserves to be seen... It will help people understand more about Kashmir. Even I was more curious and interested to know about Kashmir when I came on board," Razdan told PTI. "Ours is a unique film but I hope it should attract audience to the theatres because it is an entertaining film. It is neither a commercial film nor an art film. It is somewhere in between," she added. "No Fathers in Kashmir" had a tumultuous journey to the theatres, facing problems in getting a Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) clearance. It was initially offered an 'A' certificate but the makers protested. On March 11, following two hearings in .
I'm passionate about acting: Rana Daggubati
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati says he is truly passionate about acting as it allows him to tell stories on screen.
Acting far less demanding than direction, says Nandita Das
Nandita Das says she enjoys both acting and direction, but being behind the camera gives her more creative fulfilment. The actor-filmmaker says direction helps her in highlighting her concerns and starting conversations on various socio-political issues. "It (acting) is less demanding than direction. But while direction is far more time consuming and challenging, it is also more fulfilling, both creatively and emotionally. But each has its merit and I feel no reason to choose as I would like to do both," Nandita told PTI in an interview. The critically-acclaimed director, who has helmed films like "Firaaq" and "Manto", said one should not be afraid to tell the stories they believe in. "For me, art remains a means to an end. I am more of a journey-person, so I don't feel the pressure of reaching anywhere in particular. That comes with the benefit of not being afraid of failure, at least in the conventional sense of the word. "If you have strong convictions and courage things ...
Was worth fighting for: Soni on 'No Fathers...'
It took over eight months for filmmaker Ashvin Kumar to get a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification for his forthcoming film "No Fathers In Kashmir". Veteran actress Soni Razdan, who plays a pivotal role in the film, says it was worth fighting for, and that whenever a story is told that is different from the popular narrative, the authorities try to curtail that voice.
Mark Hamill to lend voice in 'Child's Play' reboot
American veteran actor Mark Hamill is all set to lend his voice for the iconic villain Chucky doll in the 'Child's Play' reboot.The announcement was made by Orion Pictures on Saturday. Hamill has joined other stars including Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman and Brian Tyree Henry in the upcoming re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic, reported The Hollywood Reporter."We feel incredibly lucky to have an icon creating a new take on an iconic character," said producer David Katzenberg."Mark is a gifted actor and celebrated vocal performer, and he's approached this challenge with incredible energy and commitment," Katzenberg added.The upcoming film will follow the same plot of the original movie, focussing on Karen (Plaza), a single mother who gifts her son Andy (Bateman) a toy doll, unaware that the creepy doll possesses the soul of a serial killer.Lars Klevberg, who has previously helmed 'Polaroid', will be directing the reboot of the horror classic. Screenwriter Tyler Burton Smith will ...
YSRCP campaign song "Ravali Jagan, Kavali Jagan" crosses 10 million views on YouTube within 3 weeks, claims party
YSR Congress Party's campaign song "Ravali Jagan, Kavali Jagan" has crossed 10 million views on YouTube and is now the most watched political campaign song on the social media site, the party claimed on Sunday."The political song has gone viral across the state of Andhra Pradesh, and beyond. It has become the most watched political campaign song on YouTube, within 3 weeks of it being posted on YouTube," YSRCP said in a statement."Ravali Jagan, Kavali Jagan" (We want Jagan, Jagan should come) is a campaign slogan coined by the Indian-Political Action Committee in 2018. Under the banner, the YSRCP workers had previously run a month-long outreach programme to highlight Jagan Mohan Reddy's poll promises."The song captures the mood of the people of Andhra Pradesh who are fed up by the false promises of the current dispensation. They have no trust in Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu and his government, and have made up their mind to bring Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRCP in power in ...
Pankaj Tripathi: Face of the powerless
Pankaj Tripathi is not obsessed with power. What interests him is giving faces to the unknown "colourful" people who are comfortable getting lost in the crowd. "I'm not interested in power. (I'm) Not hungry for it at all," Tripathi says in an interview with PTI. The actor had a breakthrough as the menacing butcher Sultan Qureshi in "Gangs of Wasseypur" and has since broken the mould and chronicled different lives on screen: a gentle teacher, a progressive father and a funny uncle. "People often give me powerful roles, but the joy of playing a powerless man is unmatched. Everyone is hungry for power. A husband, who is at a low post in an office's hierarchy, comes home and becomes the boss. There's power play even in love, between couples," he adds. Few look at the unassuming lot that does not crave for authority, the actor says. And Tripathi finds this space exciting. "I feel no one wants to accept powerless people. No one aspires to be that. Why can't we have people who don't want to .
Vishal Krishna injured again
Tamil-Telugu actor Vishal Krishna, known to hurt himself doing daring stunts, has done it again.