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Boney Kapoor to remake 'Badhaai Ho' in South
Producer Boney Kapoor has acquired the rights of 2018's surprise hit "Badhaai Ho" and will be remaking the film in all the south Indian languages. Directed by Amit Sharma, "Badhaai Ho" featured Surekha Sikri, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra. "I have acquired the rights to all the South languages. It's a film that resonates with both the masses and classes so I was keen on on remaking it. The Hindi version has done extremely well in the heartland, in fact, across the country and I am confident the reception down South will be as overwhelming. "I am yet to decide whether the Tamil or the Telugu version go on the floors first as it's work in progress," Kapoor said in a statement. Produced by Junglee pictures and Chrome pictures, the film had a dream run at the box office earning over 200 crores worldwide.
'Romeo Akbar...' celebrates unnoticed people: Mouni
Actress Mouni Roy, who will be seen in the forthcoming film "Romeo Akbar Walter", says the espionage thriller celebrates the unnoticed people who have sacrificed their lives for the love of their country.
AIUB fatwa asks Muslims not to watch film 'Ram Janmabhoomi'
A body of clerics in Madhya has issued two 'fatwas' asking Muslims to avoid watching the film "Ram Janmabhoomi" and its woman actor to "revive" her faith in Islam. The All India Ulama Board (AIUB) demanded the central and MP governments to prevent the film's release, alleging it was "an instrument to create hatred between two communities of society". It said the movie was being released to "vitiate" the atmosphere at a time when efforts were being made to resolve the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya through mediation. Uttar Pradesh's Shia Waqf Board president Syed Waseem Rizvi has written and produced the film, which portrays the events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. It is set for release on April 29. "The film's release should be stopped till the completion of Lok Sabha polls as it is a conspiracy by the film's producer to create hatred between the two communities in society and polarise votes in elections," AIUB MP unit vice president ...
Bengali actor Ramen Roy Chowdhury dead
Bengali actor Ramen Roy Chowdhury, who had acted in memorable films such as 'Sobuj Dwiper Raja' and 'Banchharamer Bagan', died here on Tuesday. Roy Chowdhury, who was suffering from cancer and kidney ailments, died at his residence at 5 am at the age of 74, his family said. He had been discharged from hospital a few days back. Roy Chowdhury, who was a popular actor in both television serials and films, left behind his son and daughter. He had worked with directors like Goutam Ghose and Tapan Sinha and known for his realistic portrayals. Besides Tapan Sinha directed 'Sobuj Dwiper Raja' (1979) and 'Banchharamer Bagan' (1980), Roy Chowdhury acted in 'Abar Aranye' (2003) directed by Goutam Ghose. Roy Chowdhury was also known as a theatre actor and a familiar face in 'jatra' - folk theatre of West Bengal. Roy Chowdhury's death, a day after the demise of Chinmoy Roy, cast a pall of gloom in Tollygunje film industry.
Judge films on artistic merit: Netflix's Oscar stance
Movies must be judged on artistic merit, and not windowing strategy, said Netflix CEO Reed Hastings amidst an ongoing debate on whether films on streaming services deserve a chance at the Oscars.
Mahesh Bhatt questions system of censorship
National Award-winning filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is supporting the forthcoming film "No Fathers in Kashmir" that is yet to get a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, has criticised the system of censorship that creates obstacles to unveiling the truth.
Akshay Kumar's co-star Sidhu is working as a guard
Actor Savi Sidhu who has featured in movies like "Black Friday", "Gulaal" and "Patiala House" is working as a security guard in Malad here.
In future, won't act in films I direct: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Tigmanshu Dhulia may have impressed the audiences with his directing and acting chops, but the filmmaker says balancing both the jobs in the same film is akin to walking a tightrope. The director, who played the father to the main lead (Ali Fazal) in his latest directorial "Milan Talkies", said he decided to take up the part as other actors were unavailable. This was Dhulia's first full-fledged role in his directorial venture. He previously made a guest appearance in his 2011 film "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster". "I never wanted to do this role. In the future I will never do acting and direction hand-in-hand as it's very tough. I wanted someone else to do this role. But the issue was of the dates and everyone was busy. When I was left with no choice, I decided to act in the film," the director told PTI in an interview. Dhulia has acted in a number of films, most notably Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur" series and Shah Rukh Khan's "Zero". He believes "Milan Talkies" nicely deals with a .
Varun Dhawan, Nora Fatehi have dance face-off
After treating fans to their twerking video, actor Varun Dhawan and his "Street Dancer 3D" co-star Nora Fatehi had a dance face-off on Nora's hit track "Dilbar".
Mahesh Bhatt says artistes today resorting to pre-censorship
Mahesh Bhatt says Indian constitution may haven given people the right to freedom of expression but in the current era, filmmakers and writers are resorting to pre-censorship Bhatt, who was attending the trailer launch of "No Fathers in Kashmir which features his wife Soni Razdan, said it saddens him that the film had to face difficultly in getting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). "There is a climate of pre-censorship that a filmmaker and writer thinks ten times before he puts pen to paper on what he should be writing, whether the CBFC will allow it to pass or not... This is a country born out of love for free speech and freedom of expression is a constitutional right," the filmmaker said. Bhatt added that he stood by director Ashvin Kumar as he believed in his vision. "It is a tragedy that the director had to run from pillar to post. What are we trying to do? In this age and time, is there anything called censorship? What is this picture saying? He had ..
Soviet New Wave film-maker Khutsiev dies at 93
Renowned Soviet-era film-maker Marlen Khutsiev, one of the country's most influential post-war directors, has died aged 93, the Russian Union of Cinematographers said on Tuesday. A leading representative of the Soviet New Wave, "he lived a life full of drama and joy," spokeswoman Tatyana Nemchinskaya told AFP. The director's career spanned more than six decades and he worked into his 90s. President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences on the passing of the "distinguished" director, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Georgian-born Khutsiev was famous for cult films in the mid 1950s and 1960s that captured the mood in Soviet society during Nikita Khrushchev's Thaw. His works included "Spring on Zarechnaya Street" (1956) and "I am Twenty", known in the West as "Ilyich's Gate" (1965). "He created a revolution in the 1960s and became a symbol of our Thaw," prominent filmmaker Pavel Lungin told AFP. Lungin said "Ilych's Gate", which portrayed the lives of ordinary Soviets and featured ...
Alia Bhatt to romance Salman Khan in Bhansali's epic love story 'Inshallah'
Putting all speculations to rest, Alia Bhatt announced her next film, which is titled 'Inshallah'. The movie directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali would see Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan in lead role.This is the first time that the two actors would be seen together on screen.Expressing excitement, Alia Bhatt tweeted, "Dream with your eyes wide open they say & I did. Sanjay Sir and Salman Khan are magical together & I can't wait to join them on this beautiful journey called "Inshallah" #Inshallah #SLB @BeingSalmanKhan @bhansali_produc @SKFilmsOfficial @prerna982."In another tweet she mentioned how nervous she was when she visited Bhansali's office at the age of 9 and how long she has waited to work with him. "I was 9 when I first walked into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office, all nervous and hoping and praying that I would be in his next film. It's been a long wait."Salman Khan took to twitter, "It's been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, ...
Kashmir is in crisis of compassion: Ashvin Kumar
National Award-winning filmmaker Ashvin Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his film "No Fathers in Kashmir", says the crisis in Kashmir needs compassion more than a political solution.
Deepika, Ranbir Kapoor share hugs, goodbye kisses
Actors and former couple Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor were spotted greeting each other with hugs and goodbye kisses after an event here.
Florence Pugh may enter 'Black Widow' movie
Actress Scarlett Johanssons "Black Widow" movie might add actress Florence Pugh as part of its cast.
What's next in digital entertainment decided with School of Media, Pearl Academy
Changing facets of digital media & entertainment was the centre of conversations at the What's Next Media 2019, a confluence curated by Pearl Academy's School of Media at Waterstones Hotel recently in Andheri, Mumbai.The event witnessed prominent media and entertainment industry stalwarts and next-generation media professionals sharing trends and their thoughts. The conversations during the confluence focused on three themes including the future of entertainment content in the digital age, new business models in digital entertainment and bridging skill gaps and talent grooming for the digital age. The session on the future of entertainment content in the digital age delved into the evolution of modern entertainment channels across India and the onset of mobile and multiple screens; the segment on New business models in digital entertainment brought out the need for sustainable forms of revenue beyond to keep the new age consumer interested and engrossed in a digitally distracted
IPRS, Google sign music licensing deal for India
Mumbai-based Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) that represents composers, lyricists and music publishers on Tuesday granted a license to Google to utilise the group members work in India across Google-owned YouTube and related services.
'Badhaai Ho' to be remade in south Indian languages
Producer Boney Kapoor is set to remake last year's hit Hindi film "Badhaai Ho" in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
Trend of making films on unsung heroes should continue: Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff, who plays RAW founder director in "Romeo Akbar Walter", says the trend of bringing the story of unsung on celluloid should continue. Shroff will be seen playing the role of RN Kao, the founding father of the Indian intelligence agency. The film features John Abraham in the lead. "I am glad I got the opportunity to bring the story of those people who served the country on screen. Playing this role is a feather in my cap. This trend should continue. We have so many unsung heroes. People today need to know about such stories. "I have also played defence personnel and cop in films. I used to have a uniform of policeman at home as I had two films at that time. I would just change the badges and wear the same uniform again," Shroff told PTI. The 62-year-old actor played an IAF pilot in "Border", while he played a cop in "Ram Lakhan" and "Police Officer" among others. Shroff said as there was little information available about Kao, he completely relied on his director Robbie ..
Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan's film caught in row over fictitious lesbian story
Filmmaker Francis Lee has been accused of fabricating a lesbian storyline in his next directorial "Ammonite". The film, a biographical drama about paleontologist Mary Anning, features Oscar winner Kate Winslet and actor Saoirse Ronan in the lead. The story follows the life of noted British paleontologist Anning (Winslet) who begins a relationship with Frances Bell, her nursemaid (Ronan). A report in The Telegraph, however, questioned the film's storyline, with Anning's real-life descendants claiming that her sexuality was never confirmed. "Do the film-makers have to resort to using unconfirmed aspects to somebody's sexuality to make an already remarkable story sensational?" Barbara Anning said. "Imagine the shame and embarrassment this woman would be feeling right now to actually have her private sex life discussed and played out on screen. This adds nothing to her story," she added. Lorraine Anning, another relative of the paleontologist, believes the decision to create a gay ...