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Right-wing group stalls screening of 'Kedarnath' in UP theatre
A right-wing group disrupted the screening of Bollywood film 'Kedarnath' at a cinema hall in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Tuesday and raised slogans against its director, Abhishek Kapoor, police said. The activists of the Hindu Jagran Manch (HJM), which is affiliated to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), gathered at the Vishal cinema hall and sat on a dharna after locking its gates in the morning. HJM state secretary Akash Saxena claimed that the film aimed at sending a "wrong message" and had "hurt the sentiments" of the Hindus. After the protests, the administration and the cinema hall management stalled the screening. "We were not aware of any dispute over the film, but after today's protest, we are stopping its screening," the manager of the cinema hall, Aslam, said. Security has been deployed around the cinema hall and the situation is fully under control, the police said. 'Kedarnath' tells an interfaith love story between a wealthy Hindu girl and a Muslim youth near the ...
Theatre fest to create social awareness in Kolkata, suburbs
Thirteen countries are participating in a theatre festival here, aimed at generating awareness on various social and political issues, including domestic violence, gender equality and public policies. The 15-day 'Forum theatre' fest, 'Muktadhara', organised by 'Jana Sanskriti - Centre for the Theatre of the Oppressed', has arranged for performances in the city and its neighbourhood by members of the underprivileged sections. Forum theatre is an applied drama technique that intends to empower the spectators by imparting social messages. Members of the audience often take part in the play, usually pulled off without any stage or curtains. Thirty theatre troupes from across India and artistes from 13 countries, including Austria, Finland, Australia, France, Germany and the UK, have arrived in Kolkata to take part in the fest, which began on December 8, one of the organizers said. "The festival is being held in two phases - one in the city and the other in the villages of ...
Dilip Kumar to celebrate 96th birthday with family, close friends, says Saira Banu
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who turned 96 Tuesday, will have a quiet birthday with family and close friends, his wife Saira Banu said. For the past few years, the actor has not been keeping well so there are no elaborate plans, she said. "We are not having a party this year. We are celebrating sahab's birthday with only immediate family members and close friends. We both are not keeping well. He is better, there is nothing to worry but we are just taking it easy," Banu told PTI. Calling Kumar her Kohinoor', Banu said he is the most precious gift for her. "I feel blessed and fortunate. He is a man with simple gestures and he believes in simplicity. I only wish and pray for his long and healthy life. "God gives me time to spend with sahab that itself is a great celebration of a day well spent. I am blessed to be with him and I treasure every moment, each second that I get to spent with him. We enjoy each other's company. Dilip Kumar, who made his big screen debut with 1944 film "Jwar ..
'Odiyan' first Malayalam film in Rs 100 crore club pre-release
Superstar Mohanlal's much-awaited film "Odiyan", set for release on Friday, has created a record of sorts by becoming the first Malayalam film to be in the Rs 100 crore club pre-release, according to its director.
Check out Katrina Kaif's bold avatar in 'Husn Parcham'
After the romantic track 'Mere Naam Tu' and the peppy number 'Issaqbaazi', the makers of 'Zero' are all set to steal your hearts with 'Husn Parcham' featuring Katrina Kaif's killer dance moves.The song which will be out on Wednesday gives a glimpse of Katrina's character named Babita and the glamorous world she lives in.The 35-year-old actor took to her official Instagram account to share her bold and sizzling look from the song and captioned it as, "#HusnParcham."For the song, Katrina dons a never-seen-before avatar. She sports curls for the first time on screen and dons a knotted blouse with stripes, teamed with sequined shorts and jacket.'Husn Parcham' is Katrina's second dance number this year. Earlier, she had set the screens on fire with 'Suraiyya' from 'Thugs of Hindostan'.The teaser of the song was unveiled on Monday. In the teaser, haldi is being applied to SRK when his friend, played by Zeeshan Ayyub, informs him that Babita Kumari will be performing at a mall. Soon enough, .
'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' changed my life: Anushka Sharma
Actor Anushka Sharma says her debut film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", which clocks 10 years on Wednesday, has a special place in her heart as she got to work with people who had faith in her. The actor said she is close to producer Aditya Chopra and her co-star Shah Rukh Khan even today. "Adi (Aditya Chopra, director) used to say that 'we have taken you because you can stand on your own against anyone'. Yashji (Yash Chopra) had also said the same. For a young person like me to hear that was a huge confidence booster,"Anushka told PTI. "I got to work with people who were very nice and generous to me. I share a beautiful equation with all of them even now. I am blessed to be working on this film. It changed my life. It is something that is going to be the most special thing I have done," she added. The actor, who was 20 when she made her debut, was praised for her confidence on screen, something that she says, came after a lot of hardwork. I valued the art I was in, I valued acting a lot, I ..
Margot Robbie was 'terrified' to play Queen Elizabeth I in 'May Queen of Scots'
Actor Margot Robbie has revealed that she was initially hesitant to play Queen Elizabeth in "Mary Queen of Scots" as she felt "terrified". The 28-year-old actor believes that to take on a character which has been previously portrayed by the likes of Judi Dench, Helen Mirren and Cate Blanchett is too big a task. "That (history of portrayals) was definitely something that ran through my mind many times. I'm not going to lie, I was terrified, and I initially passed on the role," Robbie told Entertainment Weekly in an interview. The actor said director Josie Rourke was adamant that she play the part and relentlessly pursued her. The film is based on John Guy's 2004 biography of 'Mary, Mary Queen of Scots' and chronicles the deterioration of Mary and Elizabeth's relationship in the years after she returns to Scotland.
Singer Akull unveils song for party season
Singer-composer Akull has released a party track titled "Daaru peekay nachna".
Bollywood wishes long life for Dilip Kumar on 96th birthday
From veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan to younger talent like Shraddha Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan -- celebrities from the film world on Tuesday wished the legendary Dilip Kumar good health and a long life on his 96th birthday.
Here's when Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan's 'Luka Chuppi' will release
Mark your calendars guys! Kriti Sanon has finally announced the release date of her upcoming film 'Luka Chuppi'.The desi romcom which will see Kartik Aaryan sharing screen space for the first time with Sanon is slated to release on March 1, 2019.The 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' actor took to her official Instagram account to share the poster and release date of the movie with her fans."Ab no more hide and seek!! Mark your calendars guys! #LukaChuppi to hit the screens on March 1, 2019 @kartikaaryan. Produced by #DineshVijan. Directed by Laxman Utekar @laxman.utekar @maddockfilms @officialjiocinema @tseriesofficial," the actor wrote alongside the film poster.In the poster shared by Sanon, the duo can be seen posing intimately as the 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' star leans in for a kiss.In the flick, Aaryan will play the role of a star reporter of a local TV channel, who travels from Mathura to Gwalior to Agra. According to media reports, Sanon will play the role of Aaryan's love interest in the ...
Ila Arun shares her stalking experience
Veteran singer Ila Arun, who has sung for a show that talks about the predicament of a girl who is a victim of stalking, has opened up about her own stalking experience during the earlier stage of her career.
Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan's 'Luka Chuppi' to release on March 1, 2019
"Luka Chuppi", starring Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, will hit the theatres on March 1 next year. The film, directed by debutante Laxman Utekar, hails from Dinesh Vijan's banner Maddock Films. The film is set in Mathura and features Kartik and Kriti as local TV reporters, while Pankaj plays an estate agent. "At Maddock, we've always tried to ensure we achieve a balance between content and commercial cinema. 'Stree' has been a big boost and we can't wait for 'Luka Chuppi' now," Dinesh said in a statement. "Kartik and Kriti have done a phenomenal job and it's exciting to bring it to the audiences," he added. Sanon also shared the news of film's release date on Twitter. "Ab no more hide and seek!! Mark your calendars guys! #LukaChuppi to hit the screens on March 1, 2019. @TheAaryanKartik" she wrote while also sharing a poster from the film. Kartik wrote, "No more hide and seek @kritisanon... #LukaChuppi to hit the screens on March 1, 2019." The film will also feature ...
Megan Fox says #MeToo movement might not treat her like a 'sympathetic victim'
Actor Megan Fox has opened up about why she never participated in the #MeToo movement, saying she thought the people would not view her as a "relatable or likable" person. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the 32-year-old actor said she has "quite a few stories" to tell in relation to the #MeToo movement. "Even with the #MeToo movement, and everyone coming out with stories and one could assume that I probably have quite a few stories, and I do I didn't speak out for many reasons. I just didn't think based on how I'd been received by people, and by feminists, that I would be a sympathetic victim," she said. "And I thought if ever there were a time where the world would agree that it's appropriate to victim-shame someone, it would be when I come forward with my story," she added. Much before the #MeToo movement had started, Fox had called out sexism in the industry, a move that seriously affected her career. In 2009, the actor had recalled her uncomfortable experiences ...
5th edition of Palate Festival to begin on Dec 14
With a tantalising range of food from different cuisines and live musical performances by the likes of Tulsi Kumar and Daler Mehendi, the 5th edition of Palate Festival will begin here on December 14. The annual winter food festival, to be held here at Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri, will see Thai, Italian, Continental, Chinese, and Indian cuisines among others from leading names in the culinary space including Big Wong, Jom Jom Malay, Bombay Brasserie, and The Great Kabab Factory. "This winter, the three-day fest will be offering thrilling entertainment and appetizing food like never before from established cafes, restaurants, bakery brands along with trending musicians and bands from the country under one roof for an unforgettable experience," Aditi Kapoor, Co-founder and Director, Palate Fest Pvt Ltd, said. Along with relishing extensive variety of food, the visitors can indulge in musical performances by prominent artists bringing in innumerable music genres from Indie to pop, Punjabi
Amitabh Bachchan wishes the 'ultimate master' Dilip Kumar on his birthday
As legendary actor Dilip Kumar turns 96 today, Amitabh Bachchan extended his warm wishes to the veteran on his special day.Big B took to his official Twitter handle to post a heartfelt birthday wish for the 'tragedy king' of Bollywood."T 3022 - The ultimate MASTER of his craft .. Dilip Kumar - Mohammed Yusuf Khan .. turns 96 .. prayers and duas for his good health and happiness always .. the history of Indian Cinema shall always be written as 'before Dilip Kumar and after Dilip Kumar'," the actor wrote.Bachchan and Kumar have co-starred in the 1983 film 'Shakti'.According to various media reports the 'Babul' actor will be ringing in his 96th birthday with his close friends and family members.Kumar was recently hospitalised due to recurring pneumonia but the actor's family friend Faisal Farooqui (who is usually in charge of Kumar's Twitter handle) had said that as of now the actor is recovering and responding well to his treatment. The superstar has been suffering from age-related ...
Directing Mohanlal has been the highlight of my career: Prithviraj
Popular Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is making his directorial debut with "Lucifer", says directing superstar Mohanlal in the project has been his career's biggest highlight.
Lalit Pandit brings together multiple singers for 'Hum honge kaamyaab'
Composer Lalit Pandit has brought together multiple singers, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis, for his new song "Hum honge kaamyaab" for a movie.
It bothers me when big stars go wrong in choosing scripts: Arshad Warsi
Actor Arshad Warsi says it bothers him when big films fail because top stars get all the good scripts so one expects them to choose better. An actor's saleability and recent record at the box office helps him/her land all the top projects and scripts, he said. "In the industry, you get offers depending on how successful your past films have been. The more saleable you are, the more opportunities you get, the better scripts (come your way). If you are the most successful actor, probably every good script that has been written will go to you first," Arshad told PTI. "You reject, it will go the second guy, then to the third and then it will get filtered and all the riff-raff will start coming to the lower half. In that space, you have to pick up the best. I am also in one of those. If I was right there, I would be choosing very different movies," he added. The actor said if he had that kind of power, he would put it to good use. "...It bothers me when I see big films that don't do well. .
Peter Jackson plans to restore his early 'naughty' films
Filmmaker Peter Jackson has shared his plans to restore his films that he directed before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The 57-year-old director whose most recent documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old" featured old footage from the World War I which he had upgraded and colourised with the help of modern tools. Jackson has now confirmed that he will be giving the same treatment to his four old features -- "Bad Taste", "Braindead" (also known as "Dead Alive"), "Meet The Feebles" and the Oscar-nominated "Heavenly Creatures". "I've decided to go back and do this to my old films the first four I made, which I own but never re-released. I've done some tests on 'Braindead', where we took the 16mm negative and put it through our World War I restoration pipeline and s**t, it looks fantastic!" the director told The Hollywood Reporter. "Bad Taste", a comedy horror splatter film, was Jackson's second directorial project and it released in 1987. "Meet the Feebles" was a musical black comedy ...
'Luka Chuppi' to release on March 1, 2019
"Luka Chuppi", starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, will hit the screens on March 1, 2019.