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Challenging to step into Ramya's shoes as Sivagami: Mrunal Thakur
Actor Mrunal Thakur, who will star as a young Sivagami in Netflix's ambitious live-action series "Baahubali: Before the Beginning, says it would be challenging to measure up to Ramya Krishnan's portrayal of the queen. Krishan was a the parallel lead in Baahubali: The Beginning and its sequel The Conclusion apart from Prabhas. Now the team behind the Telugu blockbuster has reunited for a series in the same universe. Speaking at a session during the See What's Next: Asia event here, Mrunal said she is aware of the expectations from her. "For me, when I gave the audition, it was not easy. When I saw both the films, the benchmark was there. To match up to Ramya who played Sivagami was a challenge. It's a big treat to work with this team. When I got to know that it was a Netflix project, I was even more excited. I was very fascinated with the dialogue Mera Vachan, Mera Shasan'. That really attracted me," she said. Mrunal said she is living a dream through the project. "The process wasn't ..
'Thugs of Hindostan' mints Rs 52.25 crore on day one
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Aamir Khan's "Thugs of Hindostan" has collected Rs 52.25 crore (nett) on the first day of its release. The Yash Raj Films project, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, made Rs 50.75 (Hindi version) and 1.50 crore coming from Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions. "'Thugs of Hindostan' is the quintessential Hindi movie that we love to watch with our friends and families. We were lucky to get two of the biggest stars of our generation to come together for an out and out masala Diwali entertainer and we are humbled and ecstatic with the love and appreciation that audiences have showered on 'Thugs' to help the film create box office history on day one. "We are thrilled to see that audiences across age groups, across India are loving 'Thugs of Hindostan' and have made our film a part of their Diwali plans. We made 'Thugs' with a vision to provide a pure festive entertainer for the entire family and this result is extremely gratifying for all of us at YRF," .
Diego Luna to appear in 'Star Wars' series
Actor Diego Luna will star in a new "Star Wars" series, which will be a prequel to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Indian journalist wins Press Freedom Award for Courage in UK
An Indian freelance journalist, who has been the target of online trolling and harassment for her investigative reports, has bagged the 2018 London Press Freedom Award for Courage. Swati Chaturvedi, author of the book 'I am a Troll: Inside the Secret World of the BJP's Digital Army', beat shortlisted journalists from Italy, Turkey and Morocco for her work in exposing the "IT cell" within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for keeping an army of angry trolls. "This means a lot. But I think it is very sad that you have to win an award for courage just for doing your job," Chaturvedi said at the first award ceremony organised by the UK chapter of Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) or Reporters Without Borders in London on Thursday evening. "The US President (Donald Trump) saying we are the enemy of state; in India last year journalist Gauri Lankesh being gunned down outside her house; it is very frightening. There is something clearly very wrong," she said. "I don't think ..
'Mowgli' explores colonialism, misappropriation of jungles: Andy Serkis
Director Andy Serkis says his iteration of "The Jungle Book", which is significantly darker than the earlier retellings of Rudyard Kipling's classic, deals with identity, colonialism and misappropriation of jungles. Though "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle", was not shot in India, Serkis said he has stayed true to the story's Indian roots. "In the book, there is a mention that when men come, there are brown men with drums and white men with guns. That for me is a very significant; small but very important passage that formed how we were going to set up different societies in 'The Jungle Book' storytelling," Serkis said while responding to a question posed by PTI at Netflix's "See What's Next: Asia" event here. "Within the realms of magic realism and a metaphorical language, we are looking at the misappropriation of the jungles and man enters and there is expansion and colonialism and taking over the jungle The metaphor of that..." Featuring an ensemble cast of Christian Bale, Cate ...
Happy there's finally a microphone on the voice: Robin Wright on #MeToo
Actress-director Robin Wright is happy with the #MeToo movement in Hollywood and says that there is finally a microphone on the voice so that people "wake up and change the bad".
Language festival in Delhi hosts noted children's authors
A two-day language festival with a specific focus on children and young adults' literature kicked off on Saturday at the Indian Habitat Centre (IHC) here.
Digital platform would've magnified 'Hum Aapke...' reach, says Madhuri
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene says if her 1992 film "Hum Aapke Hai Koun" released two decades later on the digital giant Netflix, it would have have been watched by even more people.
Will keep banging the door until they let me prove myself: Robin Wright on direction
After six glorious years as Claire Underwood on "House of Cards", Robin Wright is ready to shift gears to full time direction and the actor says she will keep knocking the doors of the studios until she gets the chance to prove herself. Wright directed many episodes on the political drama, whose sixth and final season is currently streaming on Netflix. "I have learned how to be a director on that show," she said in response to a question posed by PTI at Netflix's "See What's Next: Asia" event here. "To have a family like I had in 'House of Cards', I am so grateful. And it was a cinema school because we had some seasoned crew members on our show. For example, our camera person, he has been in the business for 40 years. He taught me how to look through the camera. I just had a strong support system teaching me and I was always learning," she added. Wright, best known for her roles in "The Princess Bride", "Forrest Gump" and "Wonder Woman", is keen to direct more than act and she ...
Digital platform is world of expanding possibility: Andy Serkis
With "Mowgli", a darker adaptation of the classic tale "The Jungle Book" releasing on Netflix, filmmaker and actor Andy Serkis finds streaming wonderful and says that the digital platform is a world of expanding possibilities.
Had never thought I would do commercial films: Divyendu Sharma
Actor Divyendu Sharma says he entered the film industry with an aim to do more of indie projects but his outlook towards commercial cinema changed after his debut "Pyaar Ka Punchnama". Divyendu, a student of FTII, did theatre for three years in Delhi, before moving to Mumbai to become an actor. As destiny would have it, his first Bollywood movie "Pyaar Ka Punchnama", was not only a commercial success but also bagged him the most promising newcomer award. "I had never imagined I would come into commercial or mainstream cinema. Coming from FTII, I had thought I will only do indie films and will do small films. "But then 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' happened and things changed. The fact is that people are looking at stories that interest them," Divyendu told PTI. Though he won acclaim for his commercial outings with "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Chashme Badoor", he says he decided to not stick to one genre. "I wanted to explore other stuff. It was a hard path. I am not here to play safe and cling on
This is when 'Kedarnath' trailer will release
The trailer of Sushant Singh Rajput and debutante Sara Ali Khan-starrer 'Kedarnath' will be unveiled on November 12.It will be launched on Monday, which is considered to be Lord Shiva's day. Director Abhishek Kapoor will seek blessings from the centuries-old Babulnath Temple that is situated on a small hillock near Girgaum before attending the event, which is to be held in Mumbai.The teaser of 'Kedarnath' was released last month. The film is a love story set in the backdrop of the flash floods that wrecked the temple town in June of 2013.'Kedarnath', which is slated to release on December 7, marks the debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's daughter, Sara. She will also be seen in Ranveer Singh starrer 'Simmba', which is also scheduled for a December release.
Joni Mitchell makes public appearance on 75th birthday
Veteran singer-composer Joni Micthell, whose public appearances have been rare since she suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015, has made an exception by appearing on her 75th birthday celebration at the Los Angeles Music Center.
Learning a lot about acting by observing Nawazuddin: Athiya Shetty
Actor Athiya Shetty says she has been keenly observing her "Motichoor Chaknachoor" co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui and it has turned out to be an enriching experience for her. The quirky wedding comedy brings together the unusual pairing of Nawazuddin and Athiya for the first time. "I am sharing the screen space with a versatile actor like him (Nawazuddin) for the first time and while shooting I am also learning a great amount of work from all the actors, including Nawaz Sir, who is unbelievable to even observe," Athiya told PTI. The actor, who has featured in films like "Hero" and "Mubarakan", says she is equally happy to be working with female director Debamitra Hasan, for the first time. The team has started shooting in Bhopal and Athiya is enjoying the process. "'Motichoor Chaknachoor' is a genre that I've always wanted to be a part of. It's the type of cinema I enjoy watching as an audience. Though comedy appears to be an easy genre, it's quite a difficult task to make people laugh. .
Rana Daggubati launches first look of 'Next Enti'
Actor Rana Daggubati on Friday launched the first official poster of actress Tamannaah starrer Telugu film "Next Enti".
Positive message biggest USP of 'The Dark Side...': Nikhil Ratnaparkhi
Actor Nikhil Ratnaparkhi, who is gearing up for the release of "The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City", says that positive message is the biggest USP of his forthcoming film.
'Sarkar' director AR Murugadoss applies for anticipatory bail
'Sarkar' director AR Murugadoss on Friday moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail.The court will hear the matter later today.A political thriller starring Tollywood actor Vijay, 'Sarkar' has run into trouble over some scenes that allegedly criticise the previous Tamil Nadu government led by the late J Jayalalithaa.On Thursday, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) workers tore the posters of the movie in Coimbatore, Madurai and Chennai. The protestors demanded the removal of certain scenes from the movie.The agitated protestors also vandalized theatres where the movie was being screened.Tamil Nadu Law minister C.V. Shanmugam has also condemned Vijay's recent release for allegedly attempting to instigate violence and also said that it is not less than a terrorist instigating people for violence.The film, which released on November 7, minted over Rs. 100 crores within two days of its opening.
Joni Mitchell makes public appearance on her 75th birthday
Veteran singer-composer Joni Micthell has made a rare public appearance on her 75th birthday celebration at the Los Angeles Music Centre.
J.K. Rowling always challenges us in new ways: Katherine Waterston
Actress Katherine Waterston loves entering the fantasy world created by J.K. Rowling through "Fantastic Beasts" franchise, and says the "Harry Potter" author manages to come up with new ways to challenge the artistes with every film.
'Game of Thrones' actor Jessica Henwick to star in 'Godzilla vs Kong'
Actor Jessica Henwick has joined the ensemble cast of Legendary's "Godzilla vs Kong". Adam Wingard is directing the film, which also stars Millie Bobby Brown, Alexander Skarsgard, Julian Dennison, Rebecca Hall, and Brian Tyree Henry. Henwick's character remains unknown at this time, reported Variety. "Godzilla vs Kong" hits the theatres on May 22, 2020. Henwick is best known for playing Sand Snake Nymeria Sand in popular HBO series "Game of Thrones".