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'Lagaan' a memorable, beautiful journey: Aamir Khan
As "Lagaan" clocked 18 years of its release in Hindi cinema, superstar Aamir Khan called the film a memorable and beautiful journey.
Fame an otherworldly feeling that nothing could prepare you for: Madonna
Pop diva Madonna says it is impossible to learn how to deal with fame. The 60-year-old singer, who released her debut album in 1983, emerged as one of the world's best-selling singers in the 1980s and 90s. In an interview with Guardian, Madonna said the scale of her first concert made her aware of the success she had achieved and it took a her while to get used to it. "It took my breath away. I can't begin to tell you. I remember the first concert I did on the Virgin tour, in Seattle, when everything became big and I had no way of being prepared for it. "It literally sucked the life out of me, sucked the air out of my lungs when I walked on stage. I sort of had an out-of-body experience. Not a bad feeling, not an out-of-control feeling, but an otherworldly feeling that nothing could prepare you for. I mean, eventually you get used to it," Madonna said.
Fear stopped Olivia Wilde from making directorial debut
Olivia Wilde says the fact that she never went to film school held her back from making her directorial debut until she decided to take the plunge with "Booksmart" this year. The 35-year-old actor-turned-director has helmed the critically-acclaimed comedy, starring Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein. "Fear. For a long time, I was insecure that I hadn't been to film school," Wilde told PorterEdit when asked about turning director. She also said she would continue to act as she loves learning from other directors. "... Then I realised my career was film school, because I was shadowing brilliant directors, seeing different techniques and asking endless questions, and I continue to do that. That's why I think I have to keep acting, so I can keep learning," the actor said. "Booksmart" follows Dever and Feldstein's characters, who, on the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends suddenly realise that they should have worked less and played ...
Geri Horner apologises for quitting Spice Girls
Spice Girls singer Geri Horner has apologised to her bandmates and fans for leaving the group abruptly in 1998. According to BBC, Horner said she "was being a brat" when she quit the band. "I need to say something I should have said a long time ago. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I left... It is so good to be back with the girls that I love, " she told fans and her bandmates at Wembley Stadium where the group played the last gig of their reunion tour. Horner, aka Ginger Spice, left the band at the peak of their fame 21 years ago. At the time, she said she was suffering from exhaustion and needed a break. However, she later admitted she had become detached from the rest of the group. Speaking in the documentary "Giving You Everything", she previously shared: ''I felt I didn't belong any more. They didn't need me any more, really, and I definitely felt very redundant.
Had worst anxiety attack of my life after 'Atlanta', says Zazie Beetz
Zazie Beetz has revealed she struggled with anxiety issues after she shot to fame with Emmy-winning series "Atlanta". The 28-year-old actor, who plays Vanessa 'Van' Keefer in the hit FX comedy-drama, said her encounter with mental health troubles in 2016 helped her understand the pressures people face. "Fame definitely exacerbates anxiety, 100 per cent. After 'Atlanta', I had the worst anxiety of my life - I've never experienced pain like that. "(But) I am grateful in a way because it has made me passionate about mental health and letting people know they're not alone," Beetz told PorterEdit. For her role in "Atlanta", the actor received a nomination in Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category last year.
I've pushed myself as an artiste with 'Leila': Huma
As Shalini, who sets out on an arduous 16-year-long search for her missing daughter born out of a 'mixed' marriage in the latest dystopian show "Leila", actress Huma Qureshi felt challenged to push her boundaries and play the role with full justice and honesty.
O.J. Simpson joins Twitter after 25 years of his arrest
Former American football player and actor O.J. Simpson has made his debut on Twitter 25 years after being accused of murdering his wife and her friend.
Priyanka Chopra gets a 'little' dancing partner
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was shaking a leg to a Bollywood number along with a new dancing partner.
Ed Harris to star in Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris is set to play lawyer Atticus Finch in Broadway's "To Kill a Mockingbird" after the departure of Jeff Daniels. Daniels left the show in November 2018, at the end of his year-long run in Aaron Sorkin's mega-selling stage adaptation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, producer Scott Rudin confirmed Harris' casting following a report in The New York Times. It's unclear how long Harris will remain in the role. Harris has not appeared on Broadway since the 1996 Ronald Harwood World War II drama "Taking Sides". He starred with Daniel Massey, Ann Dowd, Elizabeth Marvel and Michael Stuhlbarg in the production. He also received a Tony nomination for best actor for his 1986 Broadway debut in George Furth's "Precious Sons". "To Kill a Mockingbird" was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including best direction of a play for Bartlett Sher and best actor in a play for Daniels, who lost out to Bryan Cranston in "Network". Celia Keenan-Bolger took home the trophy for
From Shah Rukh Khan to Arjun Kapoor, B-Town celebrates Father's Day
This Father's day is even more special for cricket enthusiasts across India and Pakistan, as the two countries are set to lock horns on the cricket field later today and Shah Rukh Khan's latest post basically sums it all up.In his most recent Instagram post, Shah Rukh can be seen standing with his son Aryan Khan donning the Indian jersey. With their backs towards the camera, one gets a good look at the heart-touching father's day reference in the names printed on their Jersey.While the actor's t-shirt reads 'Mufasa', his son's Jersey has 'Simba' printed on it.Mufasa and Simba are Disney's most dearly loved animated father-son duo who featured in the 1994 classic film 'The Lion King'."Ready for the match with the spirit of #FathersDay. Go India Go!!" the 'Chak De' actor wrote.Father's Day, celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June, is a day dedicated to cherishing fathers, and B-Town celebrities know exactly how to make their fathers feel special.Earlier today, Ranveer Singh ...
Chad Michael Murray, Shea Buckner join 'The Long Night'
"One Tree Hill" alum Chad Michael Murray and Shea Buckner are joining Bruce Willis in action thriller "The Long Night". According to Deadline, Tyler Olson, Lydia Hull and Jessica Abrams have also boarded the cast. Matt Eskandari is directing the film from Doug Wolfe's script. The film will revolve around two ruthless criminals who break into a disgraced doctor's home to be given medical attention after one of them is shot during a robbery gone wrong. Knowing that he lacks the expertise to patch up the injured, the doctor must protect his family at all costs. Eskandari is collaborating with Willis after working in "Trauma Center", which is currently in post production stage. The film has no connection with the "Game of Thrones" prequel, tentatively titled "The Long Night". It is produced by Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films. Production is currently underway.
'Stranger Things' actor Gaten Matarazzo to host Netflix prank show
"Stranger Things" breakout star Gaten Matarazzo has been roped in by Netflix to host a prank show. The young actor will also serve as an executive producer on the show. According to Deadline, the eight-episode show titled "Prank Encounters", is set to premiere later in 2019. Netflix describes the series as a "terrifying and hilarious prank show" that takes two complete strangers who each think they are starting their first day at a new job until their paths cross and their part-time jobs turn into full-time nightmares. Matarazzo essays the role of Dustin on "Stranger Things". The show's third season premieres on July 4 and is set in the summer of 1985. It will feature a terrifying new creature.
Police hand in glove with accused: Tanushree Dutta on clean chit to Nana Patekar
Actor Tanushree Dutta has slammed Mumbai police, for dismissing as "false" and "malicious", the sexual allegations charges levelled by her against Nana Patekar and claimed that the veteran actor had bribed the police into filing such a report.The actor in a statement said, "The police were hand in hand with the accused right from day one.""I want to ask how much money did Nana and his people pay the police to file such a report and call me a malicious liar," Dutta added.Mumbai police had filed a 'B Summary' closure report, giving a clean chit to Nana Patekar, in connection with a 10-year-old harassment case, which allegedly took place on a film set.A 'B Summary' report is filed when the police is unable to find evidence in support of the complaint filed and hence decides to discontinue the investigation.In September 2018, Dutta had accused Patekar of misbehaving with her on the sets of 'Horn OK Please' during the shooting of a dance sequence, from which she eventually walked out. She .
Marcia Gay Harden joins 'Pink Skies Ahead' cast
Oscar winning actor Marcia Gay Harden is the latest addition to the cast of drama "Pink Skies Ahead". The film is based on essay "No Real Danger" from author Kelly Oxford's second book, "When You Find Out the World Is Against You". The story revolves around a wild young woman played by Jessica Barden whose life unravels after dropping out of college, moving in with her parents and being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Harden is set to play the mother of Barden's character. She's a yoga instructor and all-around family quarterback, reported Variety. The cast also features Henry Winkler, Rosa Salazar, Devon Bostick and Lewis Pullman. This is the first movie from Greg Silverman's Stampede production banner.
Daniel Craig preps for 'Bond 25' following injury
Daniel Craig is back in the gym after sustaining an injury on the sets of the 'Bond 25' film. The James Bond star, who underwent minor surgery following an ankle injury while filming the movie last month, is already prepping for the shoot next week. On Saturday, the official James Bond Twitter account shared a monochrome photograph which showed Craig working out with a cast on his leg. "#007 Daniel Craig hitting the gym hard @pinewoodstudios, prepping for shooting next week! #Bond25 Photo credit: @GregWInsight," the tweet read. It was announced in May that the actor, who is returning as the iconic British spy for fifth and final time, would be undergoing minor ankle surgery after he fell while sprinting on the film's sets in Jamaica and was flown to the US for X-rays. The film has had a tough journey. Earlier this month, a crew member was injured after a "controlled explosion" on the sets of 'Bond 25' damaged the film's stage at Britain's iconic Pinewood Studios. It was previously set
Daniel Craig sweats it out with leg cast following injury on sets of 'Bond 25'
Prepping for his upcoming film 'Bond 25', actor Daniel Craig is sweating it out in the gym with leg cast after he injured his ankle during the filming of the movie.The 007 Instagram page posted a picture of the 51-year-old actor working out on Saturday, complete with an ankle boot as his leg heals following surgery, reported People."#007 Daniel Craig hitting the gym hard @pinewoodstudios, prepping for shooting next week! #Bond25 @gregwilliamsphotography," the caption read.Craig was operated following an injury while filming the upcoming film and has been seen using crutches alongside the leg cast.He has been away from the sets since he got injured. However, the actor will resume work next week."(Craig's) undergoing minor ankle surgery resulting from an injury sustained during filming in Jamaica," the film's Twitter account said in a statement last month."Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release ..
Simon West to direct Chinese tomb-raid film 'Legend Hunters'
"Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" helmer Simon West is set to co-direct Chinese tomb-rading film "Legend Hunters". "The Legend Hunters" is the next instalment in the "Mojin" universe based on the popular fantasy novel series "Ghost Blows Out the Light". According to Variety, screenwriter Li Yifan is co-directing the film along side West. The film, produced by Zhang Wang, will hit the theatres next July. Starring actors Zhang Hanyu, Jiang Wu and Celina Jade, is currently shooting at the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis. The shoot is expected to wrap in Russia in mid-August. The project is backed by Wanda Pictures and Beijing-based Saints Entertainment.
Animated TV show on Anthony Bourdain's comics
It's been a year since celebrated chef, author and TV host Anthony Bourdain's tragic death but fans may now have a chance to see his talents on TV once more in the form of a food-meets-horror animated series, says a report by Channel NewsAsia.
Iconic film 'Lagaan' clocks 18 years
Oscar-nominated film 'Lagaan' clocked 18 years today. The iconic movie starring Aamir Khan not only acclaimed for the storyline but was also a blockbuster.Released in 2001, 'Lagaan' is a period sports drama. The story revolves around a tiny village of the Victorian era where people were burdened with high taxes. The story takes a turn when an officer challenged the villagers to play cricket as a wager to avoid taxes. In a bid to improve their conditions, the villagers accept the challenge, learns the game and emerge victorious at the end of the film.As the movie completed 18 years, Aamir Khan thanked Ashutosh Gowariker who had written and directed the epic movie, in a post on Instagram."Thank you @AshGowariker, and thanks to everyone who has been a part of Lagaan. What a memorable and beautiful journey," he tweeted.The movie also featured debutant Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, and Paul Blackthorne in pivotal roles.'Lagaan' produced by Aamir was nominated at the Oscars 2002 in the Best
'Article 15' intends to reach out to rural India
As the upcoming film "Article 15" is set to release on June 28, the makers of the movie are planning to screen the film in the rural parts of the country, where the caste-based social discrimination is still prevalent.