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Always wanted to act in a regional film, says Kangana Ranaut on signing 'Jayalalithaa' biopic

Actress Kangana Ranaut who has been signed to act in the biopic of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actress J Jayalalithaa on Saturday said she always wanted to work in a regional film."I was wanted to act in a regional film. There is a lot of disconnect with people belonging to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other Southern states since they love to watch their regional cinema. I was waiting for the opportunity," said Ranaut who celebrated her 32nd birthday here on Saturday.Talking more about her upcoming film, she said, "I was thinking of making a biopic on me. It came my way when I hear the narrative, it was so similar so either I could do that or do this. Then I go ahead to that. The movie will be released in Tamil and then later in Hindi."Ranaut further said she will learn Tamil for the movie adding that if she fails, they have to dub eventually.The three-time national award-winning actress hopes to add another national award to her tally for his last flick 'Manikarnika'.She ..

Alia, Ranbir express love at awards show

A kiss and an "I love you" from Alia Bhatt to Ranbir Kapoor at the 64th Filmfare Awards got their fans on social media talking about their rare public display of affection.

'Shazam!' is extraordinarily funny: Producer

"Shazam!" is an ultimate wish fulfilment movie, says producer Peter Safran.

'Pagalpanti' will now hit screens on Nov 22

Anees Bazmee's "Pagalpanti", starring an ensemble of actors including Anil Kapoor, John Abraham and Ileana D'Cruz, will now release on November 22 instead of December 6 this year.

'Taanaji...' release pushed to Jan 10, 2020

Historical drama "Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior" will hit the screens on January 10, 2020, instead of November this year, actor-producer Ajay Devgn announced on Sunday.

'Pati Patni Aur Woh' release preponed to December 6

The makers of Kartik Aaryan-starrer "Pati Patni Aur Woh" Sunday announced their decision to prepone the release date of the film to December 6 this year. The remake of the 1978 film was earlier scheduled to arrive in theatres on January 10, 2020. The development came after it was announced of "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior", featuring Ajay Devgn in the title role, was postponed for a January 10 release. The film, which also stars Bhumi Pednekar and newcomer Ananya Pandey, will now face-off against period drama "Panipat", starring Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon. The original film revolved around a married couple Ranjeet (Sanjeev Kumar) and Sharda (Vidya Sinha) and how things change after he gets a promotion and secretary Nirmala (Ranjeeta Kaur) enters his life. The 1978 film was produced and directed by BR Chopra. The remake version was embroiled in a controversy when Taapsee Pannu revealed that she was unceremoniously dropped from the film at the last minute without any ...

Now streaming: Chunavi parodies on social media (Dangal 2019)

There is a hint of sarcasm in the melodious rendering of Rahul Ram's new song "chunaav ka mahina" - a parody of "sawan ka mahina" from the 1967 film "Milan" - that hit YouTube recently.

A bad year doesn't dent stature of superstars: Abundantia's Vikram Malhotra

Producer Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment believes one under-performing year cannot weaken the dominance of superstars in the Hindi film industry. In 2018, films headlined by three Khans -- "Zero" of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman's "Race 3" and Aamir Khan-starrer "Thugs of Hindostan" -- did not do well at the box office, whereas small-budget movies like "Badhaai Ho", "Raazi" and "Stree" did exceptionally well. The producer says while the audiences want high-quality stories, they are also equally interested in watching a star-driven film. "The stars, which we are talking about, have been stars for a quarter of a century or more in some cases and have continued to be relevant for the audience across generations. They have delivered countless number of hits and so one under-performing film or one bad year does not dent them in any manner," Malhotra told PTI in an interview. The producer, who has frequently collaborated with one of Bollywood's most bankable actors Akshay Kumar, ...

Will be exciting to see James Gunn's take on 'Suicide Squad': Joel Kinnaman

Actor Joel Kinnaman says he is looking forward to director James Gunn's version of his 2016 film "Suicide Squad". The 39-year-old actor played the role of Rick Flag, an Army Special Forces colonel who leads a pack of supervillain to save the world, in the David Ayer-directed movie. Despite being panned by the critics, the film, which also featured Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie and Viola Davis, raked in over USD 745 million worldwide. Last year, Gunn, best known for helming Marvel's "Guardian of the Galaxy" series, was hired by Warner Bros to direct the follow-up, which is scheduled to release on August 6, 2021. "James Gunn is an incredibly talented director. It will be very exciting to see what he comes up with in terms of his take on 'Suicide Squad'," Kinnaman told PTI in a telephonic interview from New York. The actor, however, said it is "too early" to talk about him reprising his character in the new movie. "In terms of my involvement, I think it is too early to talk ...

Was told I wasn't good enough: Fatima Sana Shaikh

She made a stunning debut with "Dangal", but Fatima Sana Shaikh says getting a perfect launch pad was not a cakewalk as people told her she did not have the "looks" of a heroine like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. Fatima, who started her journey in the movies as a child actor with Kamal Haasan's 1997 film "Chachi 420", says the rejections shifted her focus from waiting for a conventional lead role to searching for a good character. "I have been a child actor. I quit but making a comeback after that was difficult. I was not getting any work. People used to tell me I don't look like Deepika Padukone or Katrina Kaif. They said, since I didn't have the looks of a heroine, I should do whatever I'm offered. There have been many incidents where I was told that I was not good enough," Fatima told PTI in an interview. The actor says her desire to perform in front of the camera was so strong that she did not pay heed to what people thought of her. "I only had acting on my mind. The reason ..

Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' to release on January 10

"Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior", featuring Ajay Devgn in the title role, will hit cinema houses on January 10, 2020, the makers announced Sunday. The film was earlier scheduled for a December release this year. The period drama will see Devgn play the role of Maratha commander Tanaji Malusare in Chhatrapati Shivaji's army. The movie showcases the life of the unsung warrior in Indian history, who fought for his people, his soil and his king. Directed by Om Raut, the film also features Saif Ali Khan and Kajol. The film is produced by Devgn's ADFL and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series.

Indian-American singer Anuradha Palakurthi-Juju's 'Jaan Meri' album released

"Jaan Meri", a music video album featuring Indian-American singer-producer Anuradha Palakurthi-Juju was launched globally Saturday. The LP was released by the Boston-based Juju Productions, LLC at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kresge Auditorium in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ustad Nishat Khan, one of India's finest musicians and a virtuoso sitar player, has composed the album. It consists of six songs, directed and filmed in locations spanning the globe, from Hollywood in Los Angeles to Mumbai, India to Baku in Azerbaijan. Anuradha, who has performed many live music concerts with Bollywood singers such as Kumar Sanu and Bappi Lahiri across the US, said she was excited about the launch. "On March 23, audiences can watch song-films made by great directors and teams in Mumbai, Hollywood and Baku, Azerbaijan. Be prepared to be surprised at some faces in the videos. Lyrics were penned by Mehboob Kotwal, Manoj Yadav, Bullesha and Boston's own evocative poetess, Sunayana ...

The era of film processing labs (Comment: B Town)

Film processing lab. That was the heart and soul of filmmaking not too long ago. You shot a film, sent the negatives to the lab and they processed and printed the film positives for you. It took days to watch the outcome of your efforts. Today, you shoot a scene and are immediately able to see what you have shot. In fact, you are even able to watch on a small monitor attached to the camera what you are shooting or thereafter as it is all played back on your smart phone, digital camera or your monitor! Not so in those days.

Always enjoy working with Soumitra Chatterjee: Aparna Sen

Actor-director Aparna Sen, who is sharing screen space with thespian Soumitra Chatterjee in 'Basu Paribaar' after a gap of 19 years, has said she always yearns to work with the legend who was paired with her in her debut film 'Teen Kanya' in 1961. The two veterans were last seen together in Sens's directorial venture 'Paromitar Ek Din' in 2000. "I always look forward to working with Soumitra Chatterjee who is such a great actor someone having such a vast experience," Sen said recently at the trailer launch of 'Basu Paribaar' here. Recalling her shooting experiences for the film, Sen said, "We used to spend time in adda sessions in between shots at the Mahisadal Rajbari (in East Midnapore) and that was really refreshing." "Many years have passed since our first film together and we have come a long way," Sen, who stepped into the filmdom with Satyajit Ray's 'Teen Kanya' at the age of 16, told reporters here. 'Basu Paribaar', adapted from James Joyce's 'The Dead', has ...

Colin Farrell's kids bored of his star status

Actor Colin Farrell, who stars as Holt Farrier in Disney's new live-action version of "Dumbo", says his children are becoming unimpressed that he is a movie actor.

Jane Seymour still feels 'sexy' in her 60s

Actress Jane Seymour is embracing the signs of ageing and says she still feels "sexy" in her 60s.

Ranbir, Alia win big at 64th Filmfare Awards

Bollywood superstars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt won the best actor awards for their roles in the films "Sanju" and "Raazi" respectively at the 64th Filmfare Awards 2019 on Saturday.

#MeToo movement is important: Dita Von Teese

Burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese says the #MeToo movement is an "important conversation", because it's showing the world "how flawed we are".

Eva Mendes wants to work with Ryan Gosling again

Actress Eva Mendes, who has taken an extended hiatus from acting to care for her daughters Esmeralda and Amada, says she would return to the big screen and she would like to work with her husband and actor Ryan Gosling.

64th Filmfare Awards: Sridevi conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran actor Sridevi was posthumously conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards here on Saturday.The award was received by the late actor's husband Boney Kapoor and their two daughters - Janhvi and Khushi.Sridevi, who entered the world of films at the age of four as a child artist, passed away in February last year after she accidentally drowned in a bathtub at her hotel room in Dubai.In a career spanning five decades, Sridevi was known for her portrayals of women in challenging situations, and she has appeared in a range of genres, from slapstick comedy to epic dramas. She is known for films such as 'Himmatwala,' 'Mr. India,' ' ChaalBaaz,' 'Sadma,' 'Nagina,' and 'English Vinglish', among others.'Mom' was Sridevi's last film as a lead actor, while she had a brief cameo in 2018 film 'Zero', starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. Sridevi had already shot her scenes for 'Zero' before she passed away in February 2018.