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KJo sorry on hurting Northeast sentiments
Filmmaker Karan Johar has apologised after he "unintentionally" hurt the sentiments of the people from Northeast and said it had "come from a place of no knowledge".
Firm believer of language that gels with cinema's setting:
Critically-acclaimed Malayalam director Shaji N. Karun says he believes in speaking in a language that is in sync with the backdrop of the film. A filmmaker's ability lies in telling the story of the place that he knows, Shaji known for his films 'Piravi' (1988), 'Swaham' (1994), 'Vanaprastham' (1999) and 'Kutty Srank' (2009), said. "I believe in speaking in the language that blends with the soil of the place. I believe in talking about a flower like Olu which you will only get in the region, my last film 'Olu' refers to and not to be found outside," the director told PTI Tuesday on the sidelines of the screening of 'Olu' at the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival here. A reputed cinematographer, Shaji had won the National Award for Best Director for his debut film 'Piravi'. The same movie had won the Camra d'Or Mention d'honneur at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival. Cinema as a medium should also surmount geographical boundaries and communicate in the language which ..
Virtual reality next evolutionary step for entertainment: 'Crackle' maker
Virtual reality will play an important role in the future of entertainment and storytelling, says Eddie Avil, one of the directors of the stereoscopic cinematic virtual reality (VR) horror short film "Crackle" that has travelled to several international film festivals.
Working on 'Hamid' moved me deeply: Rasika Dugal
Actress Rasika Dugal, who will be seen in an upcoming movie titled "Hamid" directed by Aijaz Khan, says working on the film has moved her deeply.
Rakul Preet to star with Sidharth Malhotra in 'Marjaavaan'
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has been roped in to feature with her "Aiyaary" co-actor Sidharth Malhotra in the upcoming film "Marjaavaan" directed by Milap Zaveri.
Feels I've started from scratch as actor for play 'Devdas': Gaurav Chopra
Actor Gaurav Chopra, who is gearing up for the stage production of "Devdas" -- a recreation of the eponymous classic novel -- says he almost felt like he was starting from scratch as a performer as the process of acting in theatre is quite indulgent.
Deepika, Ranveer set for 'band, baaja, baaraat' in Italy
A six year-long love story will culminate with a wedding on Wednesday when actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tie the knot in a dreamy Lake Como setting in Italy amidst a tight circle of family and friends.
Pedro Pascal may lead new 'Star Wars' TV series
Pedro Pascal has reportedly been offered to headline "Star Wars" TV series "The Mandalorian". Sources told Variety, the "Narcos" star has been finalised for the role and the talks are underway. Written by Jon Favreau, the series is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. It follows the laborious effort of a lone gunfighter in the outer who reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic. Dave Filoni, who has worked on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars: Rebels," will direct the first episode of the series. Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa and Deborah Chow will direct other episodes. The series is expected to premiere on the Disney streaming service, Disney+, to be launched in 2019. Disney also announced a prequel series on the "Rogue One" character Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna.
Snoop Dogg to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Rapper Snoop Dogg is all set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 47-year-old, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, will receive the 2,651st star on Hollywood Boulevard, in front of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on November 19, according to Variety.Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame said Snoop Dogg is one of those people who can do anything. "He raps, he acts, he hosts a television show, he cooks, and helps community kids with his philanthropic work. He is a man of the ages and we welcome him to our Hollywood Walk of Fame," said Martinez.The legendary rapper's chart-topping hits include 'Gin and Juice,' 'Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang,' 'Drop It Like It's Hot,' 'Sensual Seduction,' among others.The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognised Hollywood icon. The five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles honour personalities from music, film and TV for achievement in the entertainment industry. The first stars were unveiled in
Legendary bolero singer Lucho Gatica dies
Chile born legendary bolero singer Lucho Gatica, who made Mexico his home for half a century, has died, his family said. He was 90.
'Game of Thrones' final season to air in April 2019
Summer of 2019 is bound to be ice-cold for the real world as the final season of "Game of Thrones" gears up to hit HBO next April. The network is yet to reveal the specific airdate of the season premier of the eighth and last installment of the epic fantasy series, EW reported. HBO dropped a video on Twitter Monday teasing the plot of the much-awaited chapter via a recap of the previous seasons. The 1.15 minute-long clip, however, did not feature any new footage. "Every battle. Every betrayal. Every risk. Every fight. Every sacrifice. Every death. All for the throne," it said. The channel's official account also shared multiple images promoting the final season, with the hashtag #ForTheThrone on the microblogging site. The photographs highlighted key events from the past showcasing characters - both alive and dead. The stills revisited earlier turnarounds in the life of Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Cersei Lannister, The Night King, Bran and Arya Stark, including a ..
Bruno Mars to provide 24,000 meals to Hawaiians on Thanksgiving
Bruno Mars has announced that he will help provide 24,000 meals to Hawaiian residents in need this Thanksgiving. According to Billboard, the 24,000 meals is a nod to the title of the singer's Grammy-winning 2016 album, '24K Magic'. Mars, 33, wrapped his highly successful 24K Magic World Tour at Aloha Stadium in his native Honolulu Sunday. This year, Mars has joined hands with the Salvation Army - Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division's annual Thanksgiving Dinner meal programme to provide aid.
Lili Reinhart's career made her self-conscious
"Riverdale" star Lili Reinhart says being an actress made her "hyper-aware" of her body. She has slammed the entertainment industry for "praising people" on the size of their waists.
Here's what's left of Liam Hemsworth's Malibu pad
As the Woolsey Fire blazes through Southern California, actor Liam Hemsworth has shared heartbreaking pictures of his Malibu home in shambles.Taking to social media, the actor appealed to his fans to help those affected in the calamity and gave an insight into the current situation in Malibu."It's been a heartbreaking few days. This is what's left of my house. Love. Many people in Malibu and surrounding areas in California have lost their homes also and my heart goes out to everyone who was affected by these fires," read a post penned by Hemsworth. " I spent the day in Malibu yesterday and it was amazing to see the community pulling together to help each other out in any way they can. Malibu is a strong community and this event is only going to make it stronger."He also thanked all the "hero firefighters" around California."Thankful for the all the great local guys that helped keep smaller fires out around my property. I love u guys. I love you Malibu. Thank you to all the hero ...
Pedro Pascal likely to feature in 'Star Wars' TV series
Pedro Pascal of 'Narcos' fame is likely to be seen in a television series based on 'Star Wars'.Sources privy to the matter told The Hollywood Reporter that Pascal is reportedly in talks to feature in the project, titled 'The Mandalorian'.According to actor-director Jon Favreau, the TV series will follow the "travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic."'The Mandalorian' is not the only Star Wars spinoff being produced by Disney, who is all set to launch its own web streaming service 'Disney +' along the lines of Netflix and others.The series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ next year.
Israelis get a taste of Carnatic music, vocalist Aruna gets standing ovation
High on Bhava, Bhakti and Classicism, Carnatic music's most prominent vocalist, Aruna Sairam, enthralled a packed auditorium here on Tuesday evening, drawing applause after every raga and a standing ovation, lasting several minutes at the conclusion of her two hour concert. The main auditorium at the Jerusalem Theatre, hosting the annual Oud Festival, was completely packed with India enthusiasts in Israel who were for the first time witnessing a performance of Carnatic music. The evening started with singing of famous compositions by the Trinity of Carnatic music - Muthuswami Dikshitar, Tyagraja and Shyama Shastri - but as Sairam moved on to her known ability to improvise with her art form using diverse Indian traditions that have enriched Carnatic music, the audience could be seen spellbound by the intensity of the performance. To the surprise of Israelis, Sairam also gave The Song of the Herbs, a famous Hebrew song written by Rabbi Nachman and sang by Naomi Shemer, hailed as ...
Jada Pinkett Smith was racially harassed by police
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith says she was racially harassed by a police officer when she was younger.
Michelle Obama's memoir 'Becoming' out, an instant hit
A new memoir titled "Becoming" by Michelle Obama was out Tuesday, in which the former U.S. first lady revealed her family life, some thoughts about her husband's successor Donald Trump, as well as her reflections on various challenges in her personal life.
Game of Thrones season finale to premiere in April '19
Putting an end to speculations, makers of fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones' have finally revealed the release date of season 8.HBO announced on Tuesday that the season finale will premiere in the month of April next year.Along with the announcement, a teaser trailer of the finale was released from the official twitter handle of the fantasy drama. A number of posters were also released with '#FORTHETHRONE' embossed on each of the posters.According to Entertainment Weekly, the move is in line HBO's debut marketing effort for the show's final season.'Game of Thrones' has garnered widespread popularity since the first season, and has received 46 Primetime Emmy Awards, including 'Outstanding Drama Series' in 2015, 2016, and 2018.While season 8 will be the finale, author of the fantasy novel series George R.R. Martin recently revealed that he is working on the sixth book of the series.
Enjoy giving content-driven films, says John Abraham
Actor John Abraham, who is busy shooting for his forthcoming film 'Batla House', has said that he enjoys giving content-driven films to his audience.