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'Ishqbaazi': Gear up for Shah Rukh, Salman's bromance
The makers of Shah Rukh Khan's highly-anticipated movie, 'Zero' have unveiled the film's second song, featuring Bollywood's bhai-jaan Salman Khan.Titled 'Ishqbaazi', the entertaining track showboats the undeniable camaraderie of the Khan duo that will surely make you root for their bromance.The video of the song starts with a kiss between King Khan and Katrina after which SRK's character, Bauua, dances with joy. Filled with excitement, he dances with choreographers Ganesh Acharya and Remo D'souza.Dressed in a white t-shirt, black jacket and denim, with a red 'gamchha' around his neck, Bauua then shakes a leg with Salman. The song ends when SRK jumps onto Salman and kisses him on cheeks.The superstars perform each other's signature steps too.Crooned by Sukhwinder Singh and Divya Kumar, the song is penned by Irshad Kamil and composed by the duo Ajay-Atul. A few glimpses of the song were seen in the teaser released at the time of Eid this year.The first song 'Mera Naam Tu,' which was ...
Johnny Depp feared Tom Hanks would replace him on 'Edward Scissorhands'
An old interview of Johnny Depp has resurfaced where the actor talks about of his fear of getting replaced by Tom Hanks from his breakout film "Edward Scissorhands". In the 1990 dark fantasy feature, directed by Tim Burton, Depp played an artificial man named Edward who has scissor blades instead of hands. The film was instrumental in the success of Depp and his co-star Winona Ryder and it is considered a cult classic by many film aficionados. The interview, conducted by host Charlie Rose in 1999, was unearthed by The Hollywood Reporter. During his discussion with Rose, the actor said he was confident that he was going to be fired from the film as Burton would rehearse with the whole cast, except for him. "He didn't know exactly what I was going to do when I walked on the set, the same thing with Ed Wood. In fact, I spent the first two weeks of Ed Wood and Scissorhands and Sleepy Hallow thinking I was going to be fired, that I was going to be replaced. But luckily Tim was happy with ..
'Zero' is about romancing life not just surviving, says Aanand L Rai
Shah Rukh Khan may have romanced some of the biggest leading ladies in the Hindi film industry, but filmmaker Aanand L Rai says in "Zero", he has made the superstar fall in love with life. In the film, Shah Rukh is playing a vertically challenged man Bauua, who is in the search of the love of his life. The film features Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif as female leads. "The film is about incompleteness of any form - be it emotional or physical. But it has nothing to do with happiness. The film is about 'let's celebrate life in any form'. This film makes me feel very dreamy. "I being on wheelchair can be a happier person than you. It is about accepting all the flaws and weaknesses and celebrate life. It is about romancing life not surviving. Don't survive... live," Rai told PTI in an interview. The director says even though his lead character is vertically challenged and Anushka's role is that of a woman with cerebral palsy, he does not want the audiences to feel "sympathetic" towards ..
Ben Mendelsohn to star in HBO's 'The Outsider'
Ben Mendelsohn is set to feature as the lead in HBO's adaptation of Stephen King's novel "The Outsider". The studio has given a series order to the project. Richard Price, the scribe and creator of critically acclaimed show "The Night Of", will be penning the script, HBO said in a press release. The new series follows a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy. The crime, however, leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe to be real, as an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case, read the official logline of the show. Actor Jason Bateman will direct the first two episodes of the series and he will also produce the project along with Mendelsohn. Executive producers on the project include Price, Jack Bender, Marty Bowen and Michael Costigan. The series is produced by Bateman's Aggregate Films and Temple Hill Entertainment with studio support from Media Rights Capital.
MeToo survivors named 'Personality of the Year 2018' by Yahoo
The survivors of the MeToo movement that took Bollywood and the media industry by storm in the country were named "Personality of the Year 2018" by search engine major Yahoo India on Tuesday.
Oscar-winning producer fascinated by stories with human emotions
Producer Kristina Reed, who backed Oscar-winning short films "Paperman" and "Feast", says stories that deal with human emotions fascinate her and she feels that at the core, it's something that everyone can relate to.
I was labelled a sitcom actor: 'Better Call Saul' star Rhea Seehorn
There was a time when Rhea Seehorn was labeled a sitcom actor, but she is glad she could break that mould and embrace different characters.
Marshmello to perform at Vh1 Supersonic again
American DJ-producer Marshmello will return to India to perform at the popular Vh1 Supersonic music festival next year.
Taapsee excited to take 'Mulk', 'Manmarziyaan' to festival audience
Actress Taapsee Pannu says she is excited to take her films "Mulk" and "Manmarziyaan" to the festival audiences in Marrakesh and Florence.
Rakesh Sharma is an inspiring Indian hero: Mahesh Mathai
Mahesh Mathai, who is directing "Saare Jahaan Se Accha" -- a biopic on Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma (retd) -- India's first cosmonaut -- says he is an inspiring Indian hero.
Music is my soul, says singer Richa Sharma
From singing devotional songs to becoming a popular playback singer in Bollywood, Richa Sharma says music is her soul irrespective of any genre.
Andy Serkis defends Scarlett Johansson
"The Lord of the Rings" fame actor Andy Serkis has defended actress Scarlett Johansson, who got dropped from the film "Rub & Tug" in which she was going to play a transgender following backlash from the LGBT community.
'2.0' stays super-strong, enters 100 crore club
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and superstar Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' which took a super start on Day 1 at the box office, has entered the 100 crore club in just five days.The film managed to collecting double digits even on a Monday, the fifth day of its release. It had raked in Rs. 20.25 crore on the first day of its release.Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his official Twitter handle to share the box office collection.He wrote, "#2Point0 cruises past ? 100 cr mark on Day 5 [Mon]. Will emerge Akshay Kumar's highest grosser *before* Week 1 concludes... Thu 20.25 cr, Fri 18 cr, Sat 25 cr, Sun 34 cr, Mon 13.75 cr. Total: ? 111 cr. India biz. Note: HINDI version."According to Taran, the film packed an impressive total in its extended opening weekend and has the stamina to perform well on weekdays.Helmed by S. Shankar, the flick stars the 'Gold' actor as a mysterious supervillain, who has the superpower to control crows and mobile phones. He takes over the world with ...
Brie Larson's new 'Captain Marvel' trailer is action-packed
The makers of 'Captain Marvel' have released a new action-packed trailer of the film, featuring Brie Larson.The trailer, set in 1995, gives fans a fresh glimpse into the interplanetary battle; key to the film's plot.In the clip, the Oscar-winning actor stars as Carol Danvers, a part-human, part-alien Air Force pilot with extraordinary powers, who begins to question her descent after she starts remembering her previous life on Earth. She is the first female Marvel superhero to get her own standalone movie.Marvel Studios took to Twitter to share the trailer, writing, "Everything begins with a hero. Watch the brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios' #CaptainMarvel. In theaters March 8, 2019."Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the flick also features Samuel L. Jackson, who reprises his familiar Marvel Studios role as Nick Fury. The cast also includes Djimon Hounsou, Rune Temte, Mckenna Grace, Gemma Chan, Ben Mendelsohn and Annette Bening.
Eddie Murphy, fiancee welcome his 10th child
Comedian Eddie Murphy and fiancee Paige Butcher have welcomed a baby boy - the actor's tenth child.The 'Nutty Professor' star and the Australian model, who are already parents to a two-year-old daughter, have named their newborn Max Charles Murphy, reports E! Online.He was born on Friday and weighed six pounds (approx. three kilograms). According to a statement from Murphy's publicist, Arnold Robinson, "Both mother and son are doing well."The 57-year-old actor has been dating the 39-year-old model and actor since 2012.Meanwhile, Murphy's oldest child, Eric, is 29.On the work front, the new dad's next film is the Rudy Ray Moore biopic 'Dolemite Is My Name,' which also stars Wesley Snipes, Chris Rock, Craig Robinson and Keegan-Michael Key.
Eddie Murphy welcomes tenth child
Actor-comic Eddie Murphy turned father for the tenth time after he and fiancee, Paige Butcher welcomed a baby boy. The couple have named the little one, their second child together, Max Charles Murphy, who was born on November 30, USA Today reported. According to a statement from Murphy's publicist, Max's middle name is a tribute to the actor's older brother and fellow comedian Charlie Murphy, who died of leukemia last year. "Both mother and son are doing well," the statement read. The 57-year-old actor and Butcher, 39, announced their pregnancy in August. The couple, who have been in a relationship since 2012, already have daughter Izzy (two). The "Dr Doolittle" star has oldest son, Eric, 29, with Paulette McNeely.
My attempt is to avoid similar kind of films: Abhishek Kapoor (IANS Interview)
Abhishek Kapoor, who is gearing up for his next directorial "Kedarnath", says his attempt as a filmmaker is not to repeat himself with a similar kind of films on the big screen.
Laura Dern, Issa Rae to star in HBO limited series 'The Dolls'
Actors Laura Dern and Issa Rae are set to star in limited series "The Dolls" in the works at HBO. Inspired by true events, the series recounts the aftermath of Christmas Eve riots in two small Arkansas towns in 1983, riots which erupted over Cabbage Patch Dolls. According to Variety, the series explores class, race, privilege and what it takes to be a "good mother". Rae will serve as a writer and executive producer on the series in addition to starring. Dern is also executive producing the series. Jayme Lemons of Dern's Jaywalker Pictures and Deniese Davis of Issa Rae Productions will also executive produce. Dern is currently appearing in HBO's critically acclaimed drama "Big Little Lies" and Rae is starring in the network's hit comedy "Insecure".
Andre Aciman confirms writing 'Call Me by Your Name' sequel
Author Andre Aciman on Tuesday confirmed that he is currently penning the sequel to "Call Me By Your Name". Amid speculation since the film's release last year, there has been a talk of a sequel with director Luca Guadagnino also expressing his desire for a follow-up. Aciman wrote on Twitter, "I would actually love a sequel to 'Call Me by Your Name'. In fact I am writing one." Veteran writer James Ivory wrote the screenplay for the 2017 film and became the oldest recipient of an Oscar (Best Adapted Screenplay) at the age of 89. The film is based on Aciman's novel of the same name which takes place at the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1987, the gay romance film showcased Elio (Timothee Chalamet) and Oliver (Armie Hammer)'s summer love story in 1983, around the time HIV was discovered. Guadagnino has earlier said he aims to address the HIV-AIDS crisis in the planned sequel. In September, Hammer revealed that a sequel to the Oscar-nominated film was in the works. Chalamet later said ...
JioMusic, Saavn integrated to create new music platform
Music app JioMusic and Saavn, a global over-the-top platform, have integrated to create JioSaavn, which is being touted as South Asias largest platform for music, media and artistes.