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Kangana never told me she is upset with me: Aamir Khan

Superstar Aamir Khan on Thursday said he was not aware of Kangana Ranaut being upset with him for not supporting her film "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi". Kangana, in an interview, had claimed that she had attended the screening of Aamir's films "Dangal" and "Secret Superstar", but the actor did not return the favour when it came to her movies. "She was upset with me? Why?" Aamir asked when informed about Kangana's statement. "She never told me she is upset with me. When I meet her I will ask her," he added. Post "Manikarnika" release, Kangana had attacked various Bollywood celebrities including Aamir and Alia Bhatt for not backing her films. Aamir was speaking to the reporters on his 54th birthday.

Tim Burton is intuitive: Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell says working with Tim Burton on "Dumbo" was an "absolute joy" as the director has imbued the story with "pervasive sweetness". Calling the filmmaker "intuitive", the actor said Burton was the best person to direct the live-action remake of Disney's 1941 animated classic. "He really is so intuitive. Obviously, the story is imbued with an incredible sweetness there's this pervasive sweetness and sense of hope and playfulness to the whole thing. It could dip into the realm of being too sickly sweet, but Tim is constantly looking to pull it back. He has a high regard for the audience and doesn't want to beat them over the head with the sweetness of the film. "Having said all that, he has designed these incredible worlds, and the sets I've been on daily are like nothing I've ever seen. They're so beautiful and so evocative, and if you have any sense of a child inside you, that's provoked as soon as you walk on set. Tim's incredibly engaged in the whole storytelling process. .

'Kalank' teaser gets over 26 mn views in 24 hours

The teaser of "Kalank" gave a sneak-peak to the old world charm of Karan Johar's ambitious project, and it has got love and appreciation from all quarters.

Chris Messina joins YouTube series 'Dark Cargo'

Actor Chris Messina is set to star in YouTube series "Dark Cargo". Ben Stiller and Nicky Weinstein will executive produce the series via their Red Hour Productions banner, reported Variety. Directed by Lodge Kerrigan, the show is a high-octane neo-noir thriller set in the big rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger turns into a race against time, the police, and even more malevolent forces. Adam and Max Reid have penned the series, which also stars RJ Cyler. Nick Santora is attached as showrunner.

'Fantastic Four' debacle put stops to Channing Tatum's 'Gambit', says Rupert Wyatt

Filmmaker Rupert Wyatt says 20th Century Fox's 2015 misfire "Fantastic Four" was the reason why the studio put brakes on "Gambit". "Gambit", to be headlined by Channing Tatum, was long in the pipeline at the studio and Wyatt, best known for "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", boarded the project in June 2015. He, however, announced his departure in September the same year. The director detailed the reasons for his exit in an interview with ComicsBeat. "I was very close with Channing Tatum and his producing partner Reid Carolin, and I was on the script with him and Josh Zetumer as a writer. We were close, I believe 10 weeks away. It simply came down to budget. There was not enough. You know all too well about the politics of the business. 'Fantastic Four' had been released by Fox a month before and had not gone well for them, so our budget was slashed quite considerably," Wyatt said. "The inevitable, from my perspective was, 'Well then we need to rewrite the script to tailor to our ...

Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt all set to star in SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'

Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn are making Telugu debut with most-sought after director SS Rajamouli's next titled 'RRR'.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle."BIGGG NEWS... Ajay Devgn to play a prominent role in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film #RRR... Set in 1920s... A story based on two legendary freedom fighters... Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan. #RRRPressMeet," he wrote.There had been a lot of speculations about the film's female lead being either Alia Bhatt or Parineeti Chopra. Putting all the rumours to rest, Taran also tweeted about Alia joining the big project.He wrote, "BIGGG NEWS... Alia Bhatt in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film #RRR... Set in 1920s... A story based on two legendary freedom fighters... Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan with Ajay Devgn. #RRRPressMeet."Alia will be seen playing one of the leading ladies in the film and Ajay will be seen essaying a pivotal role in a flashback episode.The official Twitter handle of ..

Shahid Kapoor shares new still from 'Kabir Singh'

Every new film comes with various experiences and opportunities of trying out new things. The actors always put their best foot forward and leave no stone unturned to get into their characters. Some work on their physiques for a specific role, while others master a new skill or a new look.And seems like, Shahid too is charged up for his role and is having a great time shooting for his upcoming film 'Kabir Singh'. While his fans love Shahid revealing new details and anecdotes from his film, it is also adding to their excitement. Teasing his followers, Shahid shared a new glimpse from the sets of the movie on his Instagram account.He captioned it as, "Prepping for the rage. #kabirsingh."In the still, we can see Shahid's in an intense avatar. It appears as if he was prepping for an action-packed shot. The actor can be seen wearing orange coloured gloves and looking with rage at the mirror.The movie is a Hindi remake of Telugu hit film 'Arjun Reddy'. Apart from Shahid, it also stars Kiara

Classical music fest aims to connect Delhi youth

Delhi's youth can connect with India's traditional classical music in an upcoming 'Dilli Durbar organised by Dilli Gharana.

Here's what selfie episode has taught Nawazuddin

Critically acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is always open to interacting with his fans but after an admirer recently dragged him for a selfie, he has learnt that occasionally he needs to be "more careful".

British singer performs at N. Korean bar

British singer Joss Stone has performed at a bar in North Korea, as part of her efforts to play in every country in the world, the media reported on Thursday.

Arjun Kapoor unfazed by intrusion of privacy

Stardom costs a celebrity their privacy but it's a very small price to pay, says actor Arjun Kapoor, who has been dogged by wedding rumours.

Bhumi, Taapsee pose with cow dung cakes

Actresses Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, who are currently shooting in Baghpat for the upcoming film "Saand Ki Aankh", shared a few photographs from the film's set in which they can be seen experiencing village life.

Alia, Ajay to make Telugu debut with 'RRR'

Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli on Thursday announced that popular Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn have been signed for his upcoming multi-lingual magnum opus "RRR", which stars Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in the lead.

'No Fathers in Kashmir' to release on April 5

After an eight-month battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Ashvin Kumar's directorial "No Fathers in Kashmir" will hit the screens on April 5.

Denzel Washington to star in Warner Bros' 'Little Things'

Veteran actor Denzel Washington has joined Warner Bros' cop thriller "Little Things". According to Variety, "The Blind Side" director John Lee Hancock has been roped in to write the script and is also in talks to helm the project. The story revolves around a burned-out Kern County deputy sheriff named Deke, played by Washington, who teams with a crack LASD detective, Baxter, to reel in a wily serial killer. Deke's nose for the "little things" proves eerily accurate, but his willingness to circumvent the rules embroils Baxter in a soul-shattering dilemma. The studio hopes to begin production on the project by this summer.

Neil's nostalgic moment on set of 'Bypass Road'

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh got nostalgic about his debut film "Johnny Gaddaar" while shooting for a sequence of his upcoming thriller "Bypass Road".

Priyanka Chopra to speak at 2019 Women in the World Summit

Indian star Priyanka Chopra has joined the list of speakers at the 2019 Women in the World Summit. The 36-year-old actor will discuss her career as an activist and entrepreneur at the summit in a session conducted by Women in the World founder Tina Brown. According to Variety, the lineup for the event also includes Brie Larson, Cindy McCain, Susan Rice, Stacey Abrams, Ashley Judd, Jill Soloway, Bryan Cranston, and Anna Wintour with a keynote address from Oprah Winfrey. The event, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at Lincoln Center from April 10-12, will be touching upon themes like battling misinformation, advancing the #MeToo movement and preserving journalism. Launched in 2009, Women in the World summits have included appearances by Hillary Clinton, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards.

Aamir Khan's next official adaptation of Tom Hanks' 'Forrest Gump'

Superstar Aamir Khan on Thursday announced that his next project is an official adaptation of Tom Hanks' classic "Forrest Gump". Aamir shared the news on the occasion of his 54th birthday that the Hindi adaptation will be titled "Lal Singh Chaddha", which he will co-produce with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The film will be directed by "Secret Superstar" helmer Advait Chandan. "My next film is finalised it is called 'Lal Singh Chaddha'. It is being made by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions together. It will be directed by Advait Chandan. It is an adaptation of Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'. "We have bought the rights from Paramount... I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh," Aamir told reporters here. "Forrest Gump", directed by Robert Zemeckis, released in 1994 and went on to win six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best actor for Hanks. The film, based on Winston Groom's 1986 novel of the same name, follows Forrest Gump, a dim-witted man from ...

'Us' gets release date in India

Jordan Peele's horror film "Us", written and directed by him, is scheduled to release across theatres in India on March 29.

Chris Messina in YouTube series 'Dark Cargo'

Actor Chris Messina of "The Giant Mechanical Man" fame has bagged a role in a YouTube series titled "Dark Cargo".