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Guru Kiran Hegde lifts 'Love Me India' trophy
Guru Kiran Hegde has won &TVs children singing talent hunt show "Love Me India".
Funerals held for pop group killed in Indonesian tsunami
Funerals were held Monday for several members of an Indonesian pop band killed when a tsunami slammed into a stage where they were performing an open-air concert. Relatives of Muhammad Awal Purbani -- bassist for the group Seventeen -- sobbed and hugged each other at a service in Indonesia's cultural capital Yogyakarta, including a three-year-old daughter and his wife who was several months pregnant. The group's road manager Oki Wijaya, guitarist Herman Sikumbang and crew member Rukmana Rustam were also buried Monday in separate services in their hometowns. Local media have reported that Wisnu Andi Darmawan, the band's missing drummer, had been found dead Monday. Seventeen's frontman Riefian Fajarsyah -- whose wife is still missing two days after the disaster -- posted a picture of the band online and suggested that Darmawan had been killed. That would leave Fajarsyah as the only surviving member of the group, which has released a half dozen albums and commands a large fan base in ...
Boys should be taught how to respect women right from beginning, says Suujoy Mukerji
Director Suujoy Mukerji believes that boys should be taught how to respect women right from their childhood. Mukerji has debuted into the movie scene with a short film titled "Ab Mujhe Udnaa Hai: Let Me Soar High". It is based on a story by Sunil Kapoor, which is part of his recently released book "The Peacock Feather". Kapoor found the motivation to write the story in the aftermath of the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder. The film revolves around an 18-year-old girl who after being molested goes in a state of shock but eventually musters up the courage to realise her dreams. "Molestation should not be taken lightly. Eighty per cent of women are molested in the world and most of them are coming out and talking about it," Mukerji told PTI. "I want men to understand this from childhood. Boys, when they're growing up, they should be taught how to respect women. If a woman once says 'no', you can't turn around and force it on her," he added. The filmmaker said that the film helped him ...
Rabindra sangeet exponent Dwijen Mukhopadhyay passes away
Veteran Rabindra Sangeet singer Dwijen Mukhopadhyay passed away on Monday at his residence in Salt Lake around 1.30 pm, family sources said. He was 91. The maestro, who was suffering from various age-related ailments, is survived by son and daughter. Born in 1927, Mukhopadhyay, one of Bengal's revered singers, recorded over 1,000 songs of Tagore during his lifetime, the first being 'Tumi kyamon kore gaan koro hey guni' in 1951. His rendition of 'Jaago Durga' on All India Radio (AIR) was widely acclaimed by his contemporaries. The Rabindra Sangeet exponent, who was honoured with Padmabhushan and Banga Bibhusan, also composed music for Bengali films in his career spanning over six decades. He was admitted to a government hospital in September with severe lung infection, but was later discharged as his condition slightly improved. Mukhopadhyay, however, did not recuperate completely. Condoling the maestro's death, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said it was a personal loss ...
When I sign a film, I first look at the story: Aamir Khan
Superstar Aamir Khan, who is called as the perfectionist of Bollywood, looks at the script while deciding a film.
Matthew Davis, Kiley Casciano now man and wife
'Legacies' star Matthew Davis tied the knot with his girlfriend Kiley Casciano nearly three hours after he proposed to her in an organic food market on Sunday.The 40-years-old actor took to Instagram to post a series of pictures from the ceremony alongside the caption "When you ask your lover if they want to get married while shopping in the produce section of Erewhon, and 3 hours later you're married on Christmas Eve Eve. Thanks to Abbot Kinney [Boulevard] for the last minute provisions #AVeryMarriedChristmas"In one of the pictures, the newlyweds were seen flaunting their rings- a gold band and a large clear stone set on a rope band. Dressed in casuals, the groom was seen wearing a grey sweater and black trousers, while the bride donned a sleeveless white dress.Kiley, too, posted two selfies of the couple after they tied the knot.Soon after the impromptu wedding, Kiley changed the username of her Instagram account to 'imkileydavis'.Prior to Kiley, 'The Vampire Diaries' star has been .
Birthday wishes pour in for Anil Kapoor
Birthday wished poured in for Anil Kapoor from his Bollywood friends, family and co-stars, as the ace actor turns 62 today.The elated 62-year-old, who rung in the special day with his family, was seen cutting a cake with wife Sunita, daughter Rhea Kapoor, and son Harshvardhan Kapoor while Sonam Kapoor was seen participating in celebrations via video call.Taking to their social media, actors Arjun Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Juhi Chawla, Anupam Kher, Preity Zinta, Kirron Kher, and others wished Anil health, wealth and happiness.Here's what they wrote:Arjun Kapoor: The maddest man child who's 26 going on 62 !!! Janamdin Mubarakan !!! It's been a privilege to be ur nephew & an honour being ur co star... @AnilKapoor #whataplaya #chaiwaala #slumdogmillionaire #jhakaas #agelesswonder.Anupam Kher: Happy birthday my dearest friend @AnilKapoor. May God give you all the happiness in the world. May you rule the world in every department of life and profession. May you continue
Nice to have understanding of a female write female's voice: 'Bumblebee' actor Hailee Steinfeld
"Bumblebee" actor Hailee Steinfeld says she is lucky to be in Hollywood at a time when the representation of women, both in front of and behind the camera, is witnessing an upward swing. The actor, whose recent release is the first "Transformers" spin-off, says having Christina Hodson as the screenwriter was an assurance that her character of Charlie Wilson, a headstrong vulnerable teenager who befriends the affable autobot Bumblebee, was in good hands. "I do find that we are seeing a lot more of that. I feel really lucky to be in the age that I am in and feeling that I am a part of the change that's happening. More females are having that light shone on them in terms of filmmaking, writing, producing and acting. "Christina Hodson wrote an amazing script. She wrote of a young female character in a way that I don't think anyone else could have. Kelly Fremon Craig with whom I've worked in 'The Edge of Seventeen' contributed as well. It was nice to just have the understanding of a female
Shweta Tiwari wants to see Karanvir Bohra as 'Big Boss' winner (TV Snippets)
Ahead of the "Bigg Boss 12" finale, television actress and former "Bigg Boss" winner Shweta Tiwari has urged audience to shower their love upon actor Karanvir Bohra, who is currently inside the "Bigg Boss 12" house as a contestant.
First look of 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' out!
The first look poster of 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' is finally out and it brings the father-daughter duo of Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor together for the first time ever!Treating his fans on his birthday, the 'Fanney Khan' actor shared the first look of the film on his Instagram account and captioned it as, "Excited to present the first look of #EkLadkiKoDekhaToAisaLaga. Honoured to begin this journey on my birthday along with my lovely daughter @sonamkapoor. Trailer releases 27th Dec #LetLoveBe @rajkummar_rao @iamjuhichawla @FoxStarHindi @vinodchoprafilms @saregama_official."The picture features Anil and Sonam depicting the emotional bond of a father and daughter. The film's trailer will release on December 27.Sonam too shared the poster on her Instagram account and wrote, "What a day to release the first poster of #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga. Happy Birthday Daddy @Anilkapoor! This film is a tribute to the father-daughter bond. Trailer releases 27th December. #LetLoveBe ...
'Zero' crosses Rs. 50 cr mark, struggles to make a mark
Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Zero' has crossed the 50 crore mark in India as it continues to struggle at the box office despite extensive promotions.The film minted Rs. 20.14 crore on Friday, and witnessed a drop on Saturday with earning around Rs. 17 crores (approx) and Rs 18.25 crore (approx) on Sunday, paving its way through to the 50 crore club, according to Box Office India.Even after so much hype, it failed to reach its Friday figures on Saturday and Sunday. The film witnessed a dull first weekend and it remains to be seen if it can benefit from Christmas holiday on Tuesday. The first-weekend business is very similar to SRK's 'Fan' but better than 'Jab Harry Met Sejal'.The film is performing best in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. King Khan's strongholds like West Bengal, Mysore, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have collected poorly just like Mumbai.Helmed by Aanand L Rai, the romantic drama has garnered mixed response from the audience as well as critics.'Zero' ...
Manav Kaul's play on dreamy romance a flashback for Delhi viewers
The bittersweet, nostalgic story of three friends whose love life revolved around handwritten letters, bicycles, and meetings -- agreed to after much prodding by peers -- with equally shy girls next door, reminded the viewers of bygone times in play "Prem Kabootar" staged here as part of an ongoing theatre festival.
Gal Gadot wraps 'Wonder Woman 1984' shoot
Gal Gadot has completed the shooting of "Wonder Woman 1984". The 33-year-old actor, who will reprise the title role in the follow-up to the 2017 DC superhero film, took to Instagram to share the news on Sunday. Gadot said the experience of filming the movie was as much amazing as they were working on the first 'Wonder Woman'. "... This time was even more unique and special... We shot in four very different locations in three countries, and I'm so so proud of the almost 1,000 crew members who came to set every day, giving everything they have into our movie," she wrote. The actor thanked director Patty Jenkins for her guidance and trust. "She always has our backs, she gives us the wings to dare, and everyday she helped us find the most creative version of ourselves... I am so grateful to call her my friend. And to our amazingly talented cast who made every day enjoyable and fun, thank you." Gadot also shared three photos from the film sets and said she is proud of the film the team had
2018: When 'actors' outshone the stars
They came, audiences saw, they conquered -- that's quite how it was for actors such as Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Taapsee Pannu who delivered quality films in a year where big stars failed as box office draws. The year was especially bright for mid-size films and original online content with audiences rejecting formulaic, starry ventures like Salman Khan's "Race 3" and the much discussed "Thugs of Hindostan" that featured the never seen before combination of Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Instead, straight from the heart films like Badhaai Ho, Raazi and Manmarziyaan that packed in content and acting hit bull's eye with both critics and audiences. Most of the films starred young actors in their 30s. While the Rs 300 crore Thugs of Hindostan, an extravagant period drama, made just about Rs 150 crore, the modest Badhaai Ho, about a middle class, middle aged couple with grown up sons coping with an unexpected pregnancy, raked in Rs 135 crore. Among the other big
Meeraas 2018, an evening of soulful Ghazals honoring Majrooh Sultanpuri
The well-known literature foundation, Pasbaan-e-Adab's, most awaited event, Meeraas 2018 - an evening of soulful ghazals, on 22nd December 2018 at Y B Chauhan Auditorium, Nariman Point, Mumbai was in honor of Majrooh Sultanpuri.A memorable evening with Janab Andalib Sultanpuri, son of Shri Majrooh Sultanpuri in the presence of his family and fans from the literature fraternity and the Indian film industry, was an honor for the musicians, singers and team of Pasbaan-e-Adab to compose his unsung poetry and ghazals to be able to share it with a packed audience on Saturday evening.Evening commenced with Shri Quaiser Khalid, IGP Mumbai Police, honoring the support and guidance from Janab Andalib Sultanpuri for sharing the book of Janab Majrooh Sultanpuri holding his handwritten ghazals and poetry for the team to compose the music and perform it.Thanking and in gratitude, of the team of Pasbaan-e-Adab, Shri Quaiser Khalid felicitated the team members for their contribution of valuable time .
Cardi B says she's not back with Offset, reveals what she misses about him
American singer Cardi B has cleared the air over her strained relationship with Offset. On Monday, the 26-year-old singer clarified that she has not patched up with her spouse yet.Earlier in the first week of December, the 'Money' singer confirmed her split but later was spotted enjoying a romantic date with him in Puerto Rico on Friday.During an Instagram Live video, her fans were constantly questioning her if she is back with Offset. Responding to them, Cardi B stated that she's not back with 'Migos' rapper but wanted to connect with him, reported People."I just had to get fu**ed, that's all," said the 'I like it' singer. "Bitch feels baptized, I came back to f- life, bitch," the 26-year-old added.After their split, there is only one thing Cardi misses the most, "I miss the D," she said in a live video captured by a fan. "I miss it, a lot," she added.Just after their break up, the 'Boujee' singer made many public pleas for forgiveness and also took to his Instagram account and ...
Anil Kapoor releases poster of 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha...' on his birthday
Anil Kapoor on Monday unveiled the first look of his next film, "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga", in which he will be sharing screen space with daughter, actor Sonam K Ahuja for the first time. The veteran actor shared the poster on Twitter on his 62nd birthday today. "Excited to present the first look of #EkLadkiKoDekhaToAisaLaga. Honoured to begin this journey on my birthday along with my lovely daughter @sonamakapoor," Anil wrote alongside the image. Sonam took to Instagram to wish her father on his birthday and also shared the poster of the film, in which the actors will play father-daughter in reel life. "What a day to release the first poster of #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga. Happy Birthday Daddy @Anilkapoor! This film is a tribute to the father-daughter bond..." she wrote. The trailer of the film will be released on Thursday. Directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha..." is produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Fox Star Studios. Also starring Juhi Chawla and Rajkummar Rao, ..
Keira Knightley wanted to quit films
Actress Keira Knightley wanted to quit films after getting diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in her early 20s.
Saoirse Ronan joins 'The French Dispatch' cast
Actor Saoirse Ronan has joined the cast of Wes Anderson's post-WWII drama "The French Dispatch" alongside Timothee Chalamet. Benicio del Toro, Jeffrey Wright and the director's frequent collaborators Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton and Frances McDormand also feature in the film. Ronan, who will also star alongside Chalamet in Greta Gerwig's remake of "Little Women", made the revelation during a recent video interview for her next movie, "Mary Queen of Scots". She told GoldDerby when asked if she is reuniting with the 49-year-old filmmaker: "Yeah, in the spring." Anderson is writing as well as directing the film. Scott Rudin is on board to produce. The story is set in the 1950s and follows a group of journalists at an American newspaper bureau in Paris. The project is currently filming at Angouleme in South West France.
SRK all praise for choreographer Remo D'Souza (Movie Snippets)
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has thanked choreographer Remo D'Souza for creating "amazing" choreography for "Mera naam tu" in Anand L. Rai's directorial "Zero".