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People want film experience to transcend beyond theatres: Rana Daggubati
Actor Rana Daggubati, whose "Baahubali" redefined Indian cinema in many ways, says there is value in building a franchise out of a movie nowadays.
'K.G.F' has no clash with 'Zero,' Says Ritesh Sidhwani
'K.G.F Chapter-1' is releasing in five languages and will hit the marquee on December 21. Shah Rukh Khan's 'Zero' is also scheduled for release the same day, but the makers of film are undeterred, says producer Ritesh Sidhwani.
Barriers in Indian film industry are honing down, says Farhan Akhtar
Film producer Farhan Akhtar, who is gearing up for the release of 'K.G.F: Chapter 1', as a presenter, has said that barriers in Indian films are honing down every day.
Deepika Padukone named sexiest Asian woman in UK poll
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has topped a list of '50 Sexiest Asian Women' released here on Wednesday. The award-winning actress behind recent box-office hits such as 'Padmaavat' and 'Bajirao Mastani' beat off competition from around the world as part of a list compiled annually by UK-based 'Eastern Eye' weekly, which highlighted that the 32-year-old's "dream year" included marrying fellow actor Ranveer Singh and a stunning turn on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. "Apart from being the undisputed queen of Bollywood and a strikingly beautiful star, what really makes Deepika Padukone special is how big her heart is and how grounded she has remained throughout her remarkable rise," said Asjad Nazir, the newspaper's Entertainment Editor behind the annual list, which is now in its 15th year. "Deepika's humility has been inspirational and the way she makes a positive impact through raising awareness about mental health is showing everyone that being yourself and letting your inner ...
International magazine removes article calling Priyanka Chopra 'a scam artist'
After widespread criticism by Bollywood celebrities, an international magazine removed its article which termed Priyanka Chopra as a "global scam artist" following her marriage to American singer Nick Jonas.The magazine published its article claiming that Priyanka tricked Jonas into a lifetime commitment.Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to criticise the article.Sonam Kapoor took to her official Twitter handle to express her rage over the article, and wrote, "For a publication that "shows women's what they are made of" @TheCut has a lot to answer for . The article on @priyankachopra was sexist , racist and disgusting. Also it's written by a woman which is so sad. It reeks of envy and bitterness. @mRiah shame on you!"Swara Bhasker too slammed the absurdly offensive article, writing, "Depressed with the state of the world & current affairs? Here's some good ol' fashioned puerile filth published by @TheCut 2 add some pointless venom 2 ur day. Also someone invite @mRiah to an ...
Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner blast 'racist' article on Priyanka-Nick marriage, website apologises
Joe Jonas and his fiance Sophie Turner have slammed an article for calling Priyanka Chopra a "modern-day scam artist" over her marriage to his brother, American singer Nick Jonas. The article, published on The Cut website and written by journalist Mariah Smith, claimed that Nick shares a "fraudulent relationship against his will". The piece is full of racist, first world complex and misogynist undertones. One of the portions of the article read, "All Nick wanted was a possible fling with Hollywood's latest It Woman, but instead he wound up staring straight at a life sentence with a global scam artist." "Even more upsetting, she's a scam artist who never even took the time to make sure he was comfortable riding a horse before arranging for him to enter their wedding ceremony on horseback," Smith wrote. The article was slammed online by many people, including Joe and Sophie. After the furore, the website issued an apology and said it has deleted the objectionable article. "An earlier ...
Guj HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on 'Kedarnath'
The Gujarat High Court Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking a ban on the release of Bollywood film "Kedarnath" and said it was merely a "publicity stunt" by the petitioner. The film, which stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan, is set to release on December 7. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice A S Dave and Justice Biren Vaishnav dismissed the PIL that sought a ban on the release of the movie saying that it hurt the "religious sentiments" of Hindus. Prakash Rajput, president of International Hindu Sena, had filed the plea claiming that the movie hurt the sentiments of Hindus as it featured a Muslim boy falling in love with a Hindu girl. In the petition, he alleged the movie also featured kissing scenes at Kedarnath, a revered site, which also hurt the sentiments of Hindus. Coming down heavily on the petitioner, the court said the PIL was nothing but a "publicity stunt". It also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the movie shows a wealthy Hindu ...
Joe Jonas, fiancee Sophie Turner blast 'racist' article on Priyanka-Nick marriage
Joe Jonas and his fiance Sophie Turner have slammed an article for calling Priyanka Chopra a "modern-day scam artist" over her marriage to his brother, American singer Nick Jonas. The article, published on The Cut website, has been written by journalist Mariah Smith and it claimed that Nick shares a "fraudulent relationship against his will". The piece is full of racist, first world complex and misogynist undertones. One of the portions of the article read, "All Nick wanted was a possible fling with Hollywood's latest It Woman, but instead he wound up staring straight at a life sentence with a global scam artist." "Even more upsetting, she's a scam artist who never even took the time to make sure he was comfortable riding a horse before arranging for him to enter their wedding ceremony on horseback," Smith wrote. The article kicked up a storm on social media, attracting angry reactions from around the globe. After the uproar, the website updated the article and now it does not include
Prateek Kuhad set for North American tour in 2019
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad, known for songs like "Saansein" and "Kho gaye hum kahan", will perform in North America next year.
Sean Penn in Turkey for 'documentary on Khashoggi murder'
US actor and filmmaker Sean Penn and his crew were seen in front of the Saudi consulate here on Wednesday, reportedly making a documentary on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the mission.
Swara excited about 'It's Not That Simple' season 2
Actress Swara Bhasker says the second season of web series "It's Not That Simple" will not only be bigger and better, but will also raise some important questions.
'Ben Is Back' to hit Indian screens on Dec 14
Julia Roberts' "Ben Is Back" will release in India on December 14.
'Once Again' to release in theatres on Dec 8
Shefali Shah and Neeraj Kabi-starrer "Once Again", an unusual love story, will have a limited theatrical release in metro cities on December 8.
Kapil Sharma starts shooting for 'The Kapil Sharma Show'
Making a comeback to the comedy scene after a tumultuous year, Kapil Sharma on Wednesday started shooting for "The Kapil Sharma Show". Superstar Salman Khan and his family will be the first guests on the show, a statement issued here said. Kapil will be accompanied by Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti, Bharti Singh and Chandan Prabhakar. The show will also feature comedian Krushna Abhishek and Rochelle Rao. This time around, the mood is set and the audience will get to see a whole new plot unveil with characters galore and fun unlimited.
Neil Nitin Mukesh plans to turn "Bypass Road" into a franchise
Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is working on his debut home production "Bypass Road", says the film has the scope to be turned into a franchise. The 36-year-old actor says he has already started working on a sequel. "'Bypass Road' is not geographically bound by any country or state. This story happens between Mumbai and Alibaug. We have started developing the next plot. 'Bypass Road' can have a series like part one, two, three, etc," Neil told PTI. "The second one is being developed, it is shaping up really well. Since I am pre-occupied with the shooting of 'Bypass Road' so I will get a team of wr iters to help me on the story," he says. Neil says about 70-75 per cent of the work is complete with "Bypass Road". As an actor, Neil started his Bollywood career with Sriram Raghavan's thriller "Johnny Gaddaar" and went on to work in films like "New York", "Tera Kya Hoga Johny", "7 Khoon Maaf" and "Players", among others. "It is a risk that I took then because I believed in the genre. Thriller is a
Rare trove of 2,200 films, documentaries of early era discovered
Some very rare short films and documentaries shot in 16mm featuring top politicians, artistes, singers and other prominent personalities have been discovered in a 2,200-strong collection acquired by the National Film Archives of India (NFAI), a top official said here on Wednesday.
Bollywood slams journalist for calling Priyanka Chopra 'scam artist'
Indian celebrities like actresses Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Swara Bhasker, and singer Sona Mohapatra, have criticised journalist Mariah Smith for writing a "racist" article about actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas' wedding.
Bombay HC dismisses plea by Jiah Khan's mother to retrieve her BBM chats
The Bombay High Court Wednesday dismissed an application filed by late actor Jiah Khan's mother Rabia, seeking retrieval of messages her daughter and her actor-boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi exchanged on Blackberry messenger. Pancholi has been charged with abetting Khan's suicide. According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Khan, best known for her performance in film "Nishabd" starring Amitabh Bachchan, was found hanging at her residence here on June 3, 2013. In her application filed before the court, Rabia had sought to bring on record as evidence the details of the Blackberry messenger chats exchanged between her daughter and Pancholi. On Wednesday, Justice Mridula Bhatkar rejected Rabia's request. While dismissing the plea, Justice Bhatkar said the request made by Rabia was "not feasible under the law". A detailed order is likely to be made public by Thursday. During a previous hearing, the CBI had told the court that the mobile phones of Khan and Pancholi had been sent to .
Exhibition of paintings on secularism at Chaitya Bhoomi
On the eve of the 63rd death anniversary of Dalit icon Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, a two-day exhibition of paintings based on the theme of secularism was inaugurated at Chaitya Bhoomi at Dadar in central Mumbai on Wednesday. Lakhs of followers of Dr Ambedkar from various parts of the country visit Chaitya Bhoomi on his death anniversary on December 6 every year. The Secular Movement, Maharashtra has organised this exhibition to mark the day. More than 30 paintings of noted artists, including Pramodbabu Ramteke, Moggalani Shravasti, Prakash Bhise, Dilip Badhe, Farooque Nadaf and others, are on display. "The theme of the painting exhibition is secularism. Only secularism can stop the communal paranoia that is rising in the society these days," said Gautamiputra Kamble, president of Secular Movement. Painters from Kolhapur, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Allahabad and Satara have showcased their art at the exhibition, he said. Bharat Shelke, retired assistant commissioner of police and .
Want to be in pressure zone: Vicky on playing lead in 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'
Vicky Kaushal, who had a great run at the movies this year with back-to-back hits in "Sanju", "Raazi" and "Manmarziyaan", on Wednesday said being under pressure keeps him moving. The actor's next film, "Uri: The Surgical Strike", is inspired by true events. "I am lucky I am getting to be part of exciting projects. Every actor wants to test how strong they are. I am grateful to Ronnie Screwala (producer) for this opportunity. I want to be in this pressure zone. I would want to be under pressure," Vicky told reporters at the trailer launch of the film here. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is based on the Indian Army's surgical strikes on Pakistan as a retaliation for the Uri attack in 2016. "I learnt a lot when I read the script. I was very excited to tell the story. There is always an adrenaline rush to play a character like this. I was all charged up to do it right. We have seen films on war and military earlier, but this film will be new for the audience. "India and Pakistan have ..