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Over 100 filmmakers urge people to oust BJP
Around 100 members of the Indian film fraternity on Friday issued an appeal urging Indians not to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
'15 August' redefines freedom: Madhuri Dixit Nene
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene, who has made her debut as a producer with the film "15 August", says the movie redefines the real meaning of freedom in various ways.
Jay-Z opens up about his mother's struggle with lesbianism
Pop icon Jay-Z took to the stage at the 30th annual Media's Vanguard awards and shared his mother's struggle about concealing her sexual orientation for the sake of her children.Jay's latest album 4:44 has a track, 'Smile' that features his mother Gloria Carter."Mama had four kids, but she's a lesbian. Had to pretend so long that she's a thespian. Had to hide in the closet, so she medicate. Society shame and the pain was too much to take," he raps on the track.At the event, Jay-Z, who was accompanied by his wife Beyonce, said he is following the footsteps of his mother and spreading love.Meanwhile, an overwhelmed Beyonce was quoted by Variety saying: "We are here to promote love for every human being. Let's tell them they are loved, tell them they are beautiful, speak out and protect them. And parents, let's love our kids in their truest form,"She revealed that her Uncle Johnny was "the most fabulous gay man" who helped raise her and her sister. "He lived his truth. He was brave and ..
Stars politicians raise glam-quotient at election time (Dangal 2019)
It's election time and can the stars be for behind? There are the veterans and there are the newbies, each hoping for a share of a pie. And from all accounts, they're all having a ball as they come down to earth, as it were, to seek a different kind of moolah - votes.
I love a soul, not a gender: Sophie Turner
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner says she has experimented with sexuality.
Why Vidyut doesn't follow anyone on Instagram
Vidyut Jammwal doesnt follow anyone on photo sharing platform Instagram, and the actor says it is not because he is arrogant.
'Queen' in cop avatar in 'Mental Hai Kya'
Dressed as a cop on a bike, 'Manikarnika' star Kangana Ranaut was spotted shooting for next out-of-the-box 'Mental Hai Kya'.The first look of the film was out in March 2018 and since then the movie buffs have been longing for more.The film stars Rajkumar Rao alongside Kangana. The duo last appeared together in Vikas Bahl's 'Queen' in 2014. 'Mental Hai Kya' is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Kovelamudi.The screenplay of the film is written by Kanika Dhillon, who has written for Manmarziyaan, Kedarnath, Ra.One.'Mental Hai Kya' was set to release on March 29 earlier but the dates have been shifted on Kangana's request."After the success of Manikarnika, Kangana wanted to space out her next film. Mental Hai Kya was coming exactly two months after Manikarnika's release, which implied that she would have to immediately dive into the film's promotions. She requested the makers for a breather as the period drama had taken a toll on her," as reported by a daily.While ...
French New Wave film director Agnes Varda dead at 90
French film legend Agnes Varda, the only woman director to emerge from the New Wave scene in the 1960s, has died aged 90, her family said on Friday. With her two-tone bowl haircut, Varda was seen as the arty, eccentric "grandmother" of French cinema, loved and revered for her startling originality. "The director and artist Agnes Varda died at her home on the night of Thursday, March 29, of complications from cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends," the family said in a statement. Varda worked right up to the end of her life, with a new autobiographical documentary premiering at the Berlin film festival just last month. She won an honorary Oscar last November at 89 for her documentary "Faces Places", which saw her ditch her walking stick for an impromptu celebratory dance with Hollywood star Angelina Jolie. She made "Faces Places" with the hip young French street artist JR -- more than half a century her junior -- hopping into a van with him at the wheel to drive around ..
David Fincher opens up about hardships he faced while making 'Fight Club'
"Fight Club" is among David Fincher's most iconic films but the director had a hard time working on the movie, which bombed at the box office on its release. A new book "How 1999 Blew Up the Screen" by Author Brian Raftery reveals how Fincher fought with the film's lead Edward Norton and later with the studio, 20th Century Fox. "When I think of 1999, I don't think of my feet on the chair in front of me with a sixteen-ounce cup of popcorn in my hands. I think of it mostly as a series of meetings where I would slap myself so hard, I would leave with a calloused forehead," the director said in the book. David O Russell was at first courted by Fox to adapt the movie from Chuck Palahniuk's book but he passed and Fincher came into the picture. The director was instantly attracted to the story and decided to take up the job even though he had famously clashed with Fox on his directorial debut "Alien 3", according to the IndieWire. Having worked with Brad Pitt on serial killer drama "Se7en", .
Neil Marshall in awe of David Harbour
Director Neil Marshall says he is glad that he got a chance to work with actor David Harbour on superhero film "Hellboy".
Tom Hanks might play Presley's manager in next
Actor Tom Hanks is in negotiations to play Elvis Presleys iconic manager Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmanns untitled biopic.
Graham Staines' story still very relevant: Director
"The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story" director Aneesh Daniel says the movie, which documents the tragic death of an Australian Christian missionary Graham Staines and his sons in Odisha, is very relevant in the current socio-political situation in the country.
'Tennis Buddies': Amateurish sports film (Review)
Film: "Tennis Buddies"; Director: Suhail Tatari; Cast: Divya Dutta, Ranvir Shorey, Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, Darshan Gurjar, Bachan Pachehra, Arsh Gyani, Dakshita Patel; Rating: **
'Kalank' team apologises for delaying title track by a day
Fans of 'Kalank' will have to wait a little longer for the film's title track to come out as it has been delayed by a day.Karan Johar, who is bankrolling the film, shared the news on his Twitter handle."We apologise from the bottom of our hearts! Will have to delay our #KalankTitleTrack by a day...all of us ! Pritam...Amitabh...Arijit and Abhishek want to present the best version of our favourite track in the film...song will be out Tomorrow! A big sorry again from team #kalank," KJo wrote.Alia Bhatt, who stars in the film also tweeted, "#KalankTitleTrack out tomorrow Thank you for your patience."Right from the teaser, the title track was the highlight of the film and a few glimpses were enough to pique the curiosity for the song.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.The song is picturised on the ...
Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand to star in 'Macbeth'
Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand are in talks to feature in Joel Coen's adaptation of 'Macbeth'.Coen will helm the upcoming film from his own original script, reported Variety. He is expecting to shoot the movie before the end of the year.This marks Coen's first film without frequent directing, writing and producing partner and brother Ethan Coen. The upcoming film will be produced by Scott Rudin.The iconic Shakespeare tale focuses on a lord, played by Washington, who is convinced by a trio of witches that he is destined to become the king of Scotland. With the help of his ambitious wife played by McDormand, Macbeth tries to seize the crown by any means necessary.Washington most recently starred in his first sequel 'The Equalizer 2', which was produced by him and grossed USD 190 million worldwide, including USD 102 million at the domestic box office.Washington will be next seen in the Warner Bros. thriller 'Little Things', followed by 'Macbeth' at the beginning of 2020. He will
Tom Hanks in talks to join Elvis Presley biopic
American actor Tom Hanks is in negotiations to play the late singer Elvis Presley's iconic manager Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming directorial based on the life of the legendary musician.Luhrmann apart from directing, will also write the script along with screenwriter Craig Pearce, reported Variety.Parker discovered Presley when he was just an unknown and quickly moved in as his lone representation. The manager was responsible for various milestones, including Presley's record deal with RCA and his successful acting career.The film will majorly deal with his relationship with Parker. The real Colonel Parker was a Dutch-born music manager who revived his career when he discovered a young Presley in the mid-1950s. Presley was very young and Parker began a two-year process of eliminating all other agents and managers in his life to become his exclusive rep, reported Entertainment Weekly.While Luhrmann always wanted to cast a star for Parker's role, he wants a fresh face for
Journalist Supriya Shrinate gets Congress ticket
The Congress on Friday replaced jailed politician Amarmani Tripathi's daughter Tanushree Tripathi with Delhi-based journlaist Supriya Srinate as its Lok Sabha candidate from Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh.
RGV alleges 'political agenda' behind stay on 'Lakshmi's NTR', to move SC
"There is no doubt on that as why would someone actually take the trouble of trying to go to the court and stop a film unless there is an agenda behind it. It's common sense," he told ANI."I don't want to name anyone as it's sub-judice right now. We are under the order of the high court and unless we sorted it out and we are not allowed to speak on the details under the Constitution. I'm right now in talks with the lawyers and very soon we will move the Supreme Court. I'm very sure we will get justice," he added.On being asked if Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been shown in bad light in the film, Verma said, "The film talks about real incidents. That's some well-known fact in the film, in fact admitted by them. The movie is only showing the process, it is not giving out information which people are not aware of."Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked for the film's release to be stayed till April 3.'Lakshmi's NTR' showcases the events in the later life of late NT ..
Most actors have crocodile skin: Soha Ali Khan
She has been in the industry for almost 15 years and comes from a family full of popular names including Sharmila Tagore, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Actress Soha Ali Khan says showbiz is not meant for thin-skinned people.
Ranveer Singh launches independent music label
Actor Ranveer Singh, who earned plaudits for his rapping skills with "Gully Boy", has come out with his independent music record label -- IncInk.