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29 candidates file nominations from Kerala
Twentynine candidates filed their nominations from Kerala Saturday for the April 23 Lok Sabha elections. Among the LDF candidates, who filed their nominations, were C Divakaran (Thiruvananthapuram), P Jayarayan (Vatakara), P K Sreemathy (Kannur), K Pradeep Kumar (Kozhikode), P Rajeev (Ernakulam), A M Ariff (Alapuzha), A Sampath (Attingal) and film actor and sitting MP, Innocent (Chalakudy). BJP general secretary P Surendran, who is contesting from Pathnamthitta, also filed his papers, election department officials said. The UDF candidates, who filed their nominations are, M K Raghavan (Kozhikode) and Shanimol Usman (Alapuzha). With this, 52 candidates have filed their papers for the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala since the process began on Thursday. The last date for filing nominations is April 4 while scrutiny would be held the next day with April 8 being the last day for withdrawal.
Will pay maintenance with Cong's NYAY dole, actor to MP court
A television actor has told a local family court that he will pay maintenance to his estranged wife and daughter with the money he gets from the Congress' proposed minimum income guarantee scheme, Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY). On March 12, the family court had ordered Anand Sharma (38) to pay an interim monthly maintenance amount of Rs 4,500 to his wife and their 12-year-old daughter, who have been living separately for some time now. A dispute between the couple is pending in court. His petition, presented in the family court, contended that he performs small roles in TV serials and earns Rs 5,000-Rs 6,000 per month. It said that he also has to look after his parents. Sharma, who described himself as a struggling TV actor, asked the court to put off the March 12 order till the formation of the Congress government (post Lok Sabha polls) because his financial condition is not such that he could make regular payments to his wife. He gave an undertaking that after the formation of a ...
Idris Elba would be a brilliant Bond: Judi Dench
Veteran actor Judi Dench says Idris Elba would be a ''brilliant'' James Bond. The 84-year-old actor, who played MI6 chief 'M' in seven Bond films before her character met her end in 2012's "Skyfall", said she used to joke about Elba's chances of the role when they both filmed "Cats" together. In the upcoming big screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats", the pair will play Old Deuteronomy and Macavity. "I think he would be a brilliant Bond. When we filmed 'Cats' he kept saying to me 'Will you send me to the Heaviside layer?' (A reference to a song from the musical And at one point I turned to him and said 'No: I'll send you to MI6!'" Dench told the Daily Telegraph. When asked about another strong contender for the coveted role, Richard Madden, the actor said,"I don't know Richard Madden." Dench is also hopeful that the future Bond movies will not include character's trademark sexist quips. "I don't expect Bond will do that anymore. But then it won't be Ian Fleming if he's not .
Finally, title track of 'Kalank' is out
The makers of 'Kalank' have finally treated the anticipating fans with the title track 'Kalank Nahi Ishq Hai' featuring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.Karan Johar, who is bankrolling the movie, was the first to share the news via a tweet. Sharing the video of the song, he wrote, "The heart and soul of 'Kalank' in one song! The track is out now."The track is an intense sufi song that shows Bhatt, Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha alongside Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt.The song shows Dhawan and Bhatt falling in love with each other. The sheer intensity in their eyes is enough to conclude the intense love they have for each other.The track has been sung by Arijit Singh and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The title track brings back the super hit trio of composer Pritam, lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya, and singer Arijit Singh, who have earlier delivered chartbuster songs like 'Channa Mereya' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' title track.Earlier the makers released 'Ghar More Pardesiya' and ...
Stevie Nicks becomes first female musician to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice
Veteran singer Stevie Nicks has created history by becoming the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. She was originally inducted into the Hall in 1998 with British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. Nicks was inducted as a solo act as part of the Class of 2019 on Friday at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. She opened the show with the 1983 hit "Stand back" from her second solo album 'The Wild Heart', followed by "Leather and lace". For her third song, "Stop draggin' my heart around", she was joined by pop star Harry Styles, whom she described as a friend she has become "quite close with" recently. Nicks ended her performance with one of her most popular tracks, "Edge of seventeen". "This is the problem of getting in. I started Bella Donna in 1979. I had been in Fleetwood Mac for not even four years, more like three-and-a-half years. This is a hard thing to do. Because you have to, the times are different. It's going to be hard, But I know there's somebody ...
'377 Ab Normal' is for hetrosexual population of India: Director Faruk Kabir
Director Faruk Kabir says his film "377 Ab Normal" is primarily for the hetrosexual population of India. The filmmaker said he has treated the story with sensitivity. "It is a sensitively portrayed story, none of it is caricaturish. Every gay man doesn't need to be a feminine. It is film which is about them but not for them, it is made for the rest of India, for the hetrosexual population of India. We have made the film for the whole country to consume. "Gay men in love feel no different than any other person. Human emotions are same only sexual preferences are different. One has to deal with their sexuality first, which is an internal fight, deal with family and then there is a social taboo as well," Faruk told PTI. The historic verdict passed by Supreme Court of abolishing Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that decriminalised same sex relationships, turned out to be a trigger point for the filmmaker. "377 Ab Normal" is streaming on digital platform Zee5 and it focuses on the ...
World Piano Day celebrated in New York City
A travelling piano placed in a transparent cargo van voyaged through New York City, making stops at various locations and inviting people to play it as a special way to mark the annual World Piano Day.
Mckenna Grace joins 'Ghostbusters' cast
"Captain Marvel" actor McKenna Grace has joined the cast of "Ghostbusters". The film revolves around a family headed by a single mother, reported Variety. The news comes weeks after it was reported that Carrie Coon is in talks to play the mom and Finn Wolfhard is in negotiations to play her son. Jason Reitman has co-written the screenplay of the film with Gil Kenan and is also directing the project. The untitled movie will be produced by his father, Ivan Reitman, who directed and produced the original 1984 film. Plot details are currently under wraps for the film, which will go into production this summer. Reitman tweeted photos of the trio of Grace, Coon, and Wolfhard on Saturday with the caption, "Meet the family". #GB20 The original "Ghostbusters" featured Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis, and Sigourney Weaver.
Cillian Murphy might star in 'A Quiet Place' sequel
Irish actor Cillian Murphy is in talks to join John Krasinskis "A Quiet Place" sequel.
Nicolas Cage files for annulment four days after Vegas wedding
Veteran actor Nicolas Cage has ended his fourth marriage just four days after the wedding, which took place in Las Vegas. Cage and makeup artiste Erika Koike applied for a wedding license on March 23 (Sunday) and were wed the same day. By Wednesday, the actor applied for an annulment. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the 55-year-old actor "lacked understanding of his actions in marrying (Koike) to the extent that he was incapable of agreeing to the marriage. Prior to obtaining a marriage license and participating in a marriage ceremony, (they) were both drinking to the point of intoxication." The papers allege that "as a result of his intoxication, when (Koike) suggested to (Cage) that they should marry, (he) reacted on impulse and without the ability to recognize or understand the full impact of his actions." This is Cage's shortest marriage yet, topping his 2002 marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, which lasted 108 days before they split. The "National Treasure" star ..
Nicolas Cage files for annulment four days after Vegas wedding
Veteran actor Nicolas Cage has ended his fourth marriage just four days after the wedding, which took place in Las Vegas. Cage and makeup artiste Erika Koike applied for a wedding license on March 23 (Sunday) and were wed the same day. By Wednesday, the actor applied for an annulment. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the 55-year-old actor "lacked understanding of his actions in marrying (Koike) to the extent that he was incapable of agreeing to the marriage. Prior to obtaining a marriage license and participating in a marriage ceremony, (they) were both drinking to the point of intoxication." The papers allege that "as a result of his intoxication, when (Koike) suggested to (Cage) that they should marry, (he) reacted on impulse and without the ability to recognize or understand the full impact of his actions." This is Cage's shortest marriage yet, topping his 2002 marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, which lasted 108 days before they split. The "National Treasure" star ..
Nicolas Cage files for annulment four days after Vegas wedding
Veteran actor Nicolas Cage has ended his fourth marriage just four days after the wedding, which took place in Las Vegas. Cage and makeup artiste Erika Koike applied for a wedding license on March 23 (Sunday) and were wed the same day. By Wednesday, the actor applied for an annulment. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the 55-year-old actor "lacked understanding of his actions in marrying (Koike) to the extent that he was incapable of agreeing to the marriage. Prior to obtaining a marriage license and participating in a marriage ceremony, (they) were both drinking to the point of intoxication." The papers allege that "as a result of his intoxication, when (Koike) suggested to (Cage) that they should marry, (he) reacted on impulse and without the ability to recognize or understand the full impact of his actions." This is Cage's shortest marriage yet, topping his 2002 marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, which lasted 108 days before they split. The "National Treasure" star ..
Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer in talks for 'Thunder Force'
Actors Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer are in negotiations to star in the Netflix's "Thunder Force". If things work out, McCarthy and Spencer will play women who obtain superpowers, reported Variety. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The film will be written and directed by McCarthy's husband Ben Falcone. "Thunder Force" will be produced by Marc Platt, Falcone and McCarthy.
Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer in talks for 'Thunder Force'
Actors Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer are in negotiations to star in the Netflix's "Thunder Force". If things work out, McCarthy and Spencer will play women who obtain superpowers, reported Variety. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The film will be written and directed by McCarthy's husband Ben Falcone. "Thunder Force" will be produced by Marc Platt, Falcone and McCarthy.
Cillian Murphy in negotiations to join 'A Quiet Place' sequel
Actor Cillian Murphy is in early talks to join the cast of John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place" sequel. The still-untitled film has Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe reprising their roles from the 2018 hit prequel, which revolved around an isolated family of four that must live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound. It's not yet known what role Murphy will play if his deal goes through, reported Variety. Paramount announced in August that it had dated the sequel to "A Quiet Place" for May 15, 2020. Krasinski is currently working on the script for the sequel with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck.
Rohit Shetty to produce an action thriller series
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty says he will be taking the digital plunge and is all set to back an action thriller web series through his production house. The "Simmba" director said the show will be mounted on a huge scale. "I am producing one web series. It's on a big scale, that's why it's taking time. We have been writing it for nearly two years now. But by next year January we will start shooting. It's an action thriller," Shetty told reporters. The director was speaking on the sidelines of HT Most Stylish Awards, Friday night. Currently the filmmaker is gearing up to go on floors with his next, "Sooryavanshi", featuring Akshay Kumar as a cop. There were reports that Katrina Kaif has been approached to star in the film but Shetty said they are in the midst of finalising the female lead. "We will start the film next month, in May. It's a long journey. We are still finalising the female lead. It should be finalised in a day or two.
Nihalani hits out at Kangana after her allegations
Producer Pahlaj Nihalani says actress Kangana Ranaut has forgotten how much he helped her when she was in trouble.
People do take advantage of creative freedom digital medium offers: Bejoy Nambiar
Bejoy Nambiar is set to make his digitial debut with anthology series "Flip", and the critically-acclaimed filmmaker believes there are people who misuse the creative liberty offered by the web medium. The content on various streaming platforms and web often have a good dose of bold sequences involving nudity, abusive language and violence. Bejoy says such content should not be added if it does not contribute to the story. "A lot of people have taken advantage of it. (But) There are good shows also like 'Delhi Crime', 'Made In Heaven'. They have used the platform to tell progressive stories. So it is not just about nudity and profanity. There is nudity and profanity in 'Made in Heaven' but the makers have blended it beautifully, it compliments the story. "There is no nudity in 'Flip' but whatever profanity is there, it will serve the story better. It is not there just for impact. It only compliments the story... People who are taking advantage of it can do it only for sometime and ...
Bengal folk theatre echoes Mamata's 'Delhi Chalo' dream
A folk theatre or Jatra troupe in West Bengal is travelling to all corners of the state staging a production that highlights Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's ambitions to play a big role in national politics after the Lok Sabha polls.
Urmila Matondkar the politician
Whenever I think of Urmila Matondkar, I think of a lot of warm food and conversation. Urmila talks a lot. If you know her, you'd know what 'nineteen to the dozen' means. She is a one-woman entertainment industry in the living room if she warms up to you. Or else, she freezes you out of her life.