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Dia Mirza to play 'delicious part' in web series
Actress Dia Mirza has two "very interesting shows" lined up in the web space. Apart from Nikkhil Advani's historical show, she says she has another web series in which she will play a "delicious part".
Miley Cyrus compliments Priyanka Chopra as 'pretty love'
Actress Priyanka Chopra's appearance at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars after party has left not only fans but also singer-actress Miley Cyrus, who was once romantically linked to Priyanka's husband Nick Jonas, in awe of her.
Brie Larson huge fan of India, Indian food
Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson is a huge fan of India, and says she loves all the colours of the country.
'Period. End Of Sentence' will help start conversation on menstruation: Maneka
Union minister Maneka Gandhi has congratulated the crew of the film "Period. End Of Sentence" on winning an Oscar, saying it has helped in starting a conversation on menstruation and soon "period will end a sentence and not a girl's dream". The movie, directed by Rayka Zehtabchi and produced by Indian producer Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment, has won an award in the Documentary Short Subject Category at the 91st Academy Awards. Congratulating the crew of the film, specially producer Monga, the Women and Child Development minister said the movie has helped in starting a conversation on menstruation and soon "period will end a sentence and not a girl's dream". "Congratulations to the entire crew for picking up a subject so close to my heart and for doing justice to it. I am sure that the conversation has begun and soon Period will end a sentence and not a Girl's dream. A well deserved accolade," she said in a tweet on Sunday. While responding to the tweet, Monga said, "Thank you so .
I felt like an outsider while growing up: Rami Malek on immigrant roots
Rami Malek says he grew up in a world where he never thought he would ever get a chance to play leading parts because people onscreen did not look like him. The actor, who broke out with TV show "Mr Robot", said his immigrant roots helped him identify with Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody", a role that helped him win his first Best Actor Oscar. Mercury, whose real name was Farrokh Bulsara, was of Parsi descent and spent his formative years in India before the family shifted to Britain. Malek's parents hails from Egypt. "I grew up in a world where I never thought I was going to play the lead on 'Mr Robot' because I never saw anyone in a lead role that looked like me. I never thought that I could possibly play Freddie Mercury until I realised his name was Farrokh Bulsara, and that is the most powerful message that was sent to me from the beginning," Malek told reporters backstage after his Oscar win. The 37-year-old actor said after knowing about Mercury's immigrant past, he ...
Haven't discussed a film with Vidya: Pradeep Sarkar
Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar says he is still waiting for the right script to approach actor Vidya Balan, who made her debut with his film "Parineeta" in 2005. There were reports that the director has approached her for a film on Binodini Dasi, a 19th century courtesan, who went on to reign the theatre scene in Kolkata for a decade. When asked about that, Sarkar said he hasn't discussed that project with Vidya. "In fact, we had discussed a film called Devi Chaudhurani long time back, not now. But nothing happened on that front. As of now, I have not really discussed a new idea with her. I haven't come up with a subject like that," Sarkar told PTI. The filmmaker, who last helmed Kajol starrer "Helicopter Eela", will soon announce a film project. "I am working on two-three scripts and projects together. I am running really mad handling them. I will soon make an announcement on what I'm working on." Sarkar has currently shot "Neel Samandar", a music video featuring Richa Chadha and Ankit ...
My character in 'Takht' socially relevant: Kareena
Actor Kareena Kapoor will undergo dialect training for her historical period drama "Takht", which is based in the Mughal era and chronicles the story of two warring brothers. The 38-year-old actor says her character in the Karan Johar-directed film is "socially relevant." "It's a different film because I've not really done a period film like this. There will be a certain amount of dialect preparation, look tests that will happen. I'm also working with Karan after a very long time so I'm very excited," Kareena told PTI. The actor said Karan has evolved as a director and even she has "completely changed as an artiste" since they last worked together in "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001). "Hopefully it'll be a part which will be remembered because it's socially relevant. It's a strong character. The best part is it'll be completely different than what I did in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' as Poo," she added. The historical drama also features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi .
Srijit Mukherji announces biopic on heptathlete Swapna Barman (Lead, correcting headline)
National Award-winning director Srijit Mukherji is making a biopic on Swapna Barman, who became India's first ever heptathlete to win a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
Nicollette Sheridan quits 'Dynasty'
Actor Nicollette Sheridan is leaving "Dyansty", CW has confirmed. Sheridan joined the show as the scheming diva Alexis Carrington since midway through the first season. "Nicollette Sheridan will be leaving Dynasty in order to focus on some personal family responsibilities. She was a valuable asset to the show and we wish her continued success in the future," the network said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. Before Sheridan's exit, James Mackay and Nathalie Kelley left the show last year. The series is currently in the second season and has already been renewed for a third season.
Russian choir performs satirical song about nuking the US
A choir in the Russian city of St. Petersburg has drawn criticism for performing a satirical song about firing a missile on the United States from a Soviet nuclear submarine. The video of the Saturday performance by the St. Petersburg Concert Choir was published over the weekend but only gained attention on Tuesday. The choir promptly turned off the option of comments on its social media page after it was inundated with indignant remarks. The song, popular in the 1980s, jokes about Soviet troops being willing to fire a missile on the US. "for three rubles." The choir said in a statement Tuesday that it performs a variety of songs authentic to the time they were written, and that it refuses to "rewrite lyrics for the sake of political correctness.
Srijit Mukherjee announces biopic on heptathlete Swapna Barman
National Award-winning director Srijit Mukherji is making a biopic on Swapna Barman, who became India's first ever heptathlete to win a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
'Period. End Of Sentence' not the path-breaker it strives to be (Review)
Film: "Period: End Of Sentence", Oscar winning Netflix documentary; Director: Rayka Zehtabchi; Rating: ***
Kate Mara, Jamie Bell expecting first child together
Actor Kate Mara and husband Jamie Bell are expecting their first child together. The actor shared the news on Instagram with a picture. In the photograph Mara, 35, showed off her bump in a white and silver dress as she stepped out for Elton Johns annual AIDS Foundation Oscars Party. "Went on a date with our bun in the oven," she captioned her photo. The baby will be first for Mara while Bell shares a son with ex-wife Evan Rachel Wood. Mara and Bell started dating in 2015. The former "Fantastic Four" co-stars announced in July on social media that they had tied the knot.
'GOT' final season has things that will 'shock people': Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke has teased there is "a very good reason" why the makers "Game of Thrones" took their time with the last season of the hit show. The 32-year-old actor, known for playing the iconic role of Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series, said the eighth and final season will "shock people". "It's going to be huge, that much everyone needs to know. "It took us a long time to film this one for a very good reason. But I think there's going to be some things... I know there's going to be some things in this last season that will shock people," Clarke told E! on the Oscars 2019 red carpet. The eighth chapter of the show comes almost two years after last installment aired on July 16, 2017. "Game of Thrones" returns for a final lap on April 14.
Felix Mallard boards Netflix's 'Locke & Key'
Actor Felix Mallard has joined Netflix's adaptation of "Locke & Key" in a recurring role. According to Variety, Mallard will play Lucas Caravaggio, a charming teenager in the town of Matheson whose exposure to magic leads to serious complications. The actor currently features in CBS comedy "Happy Together". "Locke & Key" also stars Petrice Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Griffin Gluck, Darby Stanchfield, and Laysla De Oliveira. It is based on the comic book franchise of the same name by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. The story revolves around three siblings who move to their ancestral home after their father is gruesomely murdered. However, once there, they discover the house contains magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities. But they did not know, an evil demon also wants to lay its clutches on the keys, and will stop at nothing to attain them. Netflix has ordered a 10-episode first season for the hour-long series.
Jimmy Smits to play lead in 'Bluff City Law'
Actor Jimmy Smits is set to star in NBC drama pilot "Bluff City Law". The show also stars Caitlin McGee. According to Variety, the project is a character-driven legal drama that follows the lawyers of an elite Memphis law firm that specialises in the most controversial landmark civil rights cases. Led by legendary lawyer Elijah Strait (Smits) and his brilliant daughter, Sydney Keller (McGee), they take on the toughest David-and-Goliath cases while navigating their complicated relationship. Dean Georgaris serves as writer and executive producer on the pilot with David Janollari and Michael Aguilar also executive producing. Universal Television is producing the show with David Janollari Entertainment.
Ariana Grande beats Selena Gomez on Instagram
Singer Ariana Grande has beaten "Back to you" hitmaker Selena Gomez to become the most followed woman on Instagram.
Brittany Snow joins Fox pilot based on Australian drama 'Sisters'
Actor Brittany Snow is set to play the lead in untitled Fox drama pilot based on the Australian series "Sisters". The project is written by Annie Weisman and Jason Katims, reported Variety. The story revolves around Julia Bechley (Snow) whose life turns upside down when it is revealed that her father, a pioneering Nobel Prize-winning fertility doctor, used his own sperm to conceive dozens of children over the course of his career. Reeling from this revelation, Julia discovers two new sisters her former best friend and an ex-Olympic athlete. The women attempt to form an untraditional family and lean on each other as they grapple with their own identity crises. The original "Sisters" series, produced Endemol Shine Australia, was created by Jonathan Gavin and Imogen Banks. Annie Weisman will write and executive produce the pilot.
'Gremlins' animated series in works
An animated series on the 1984 comedy horror film "Gremlins" is in the works.
Rajendra Gupta, Yatin Karyekar to star in 'PM Narendra Modi'
Actors Rajendra Gupta and Yatin Karyekar have joined the cast of the upcoming film "PM Narendra Modi".