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Bhumi Pednekar is one lucky girl to be teaming up with these 3 hotties

Bhumi Pednekar has her hands full at the moment with back to back releases opposite three of the most loved B-town actors. Profusely praised for her unmatched energy and unique roles, the 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' actor will be seen sharing screen space with - Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky Kaushal and Kartik Aaryan.Bhumi has already worked twice with Ayushmann and the duo is looking forward to their third project together titled 'Bala' which will release in November.Speaking about the 'Andhadhun' actor, Bhumi said, "Ayushmann and I have done three films together and we share a great equation as co-stars and as friends which is why people have appreciated our chemistry on screen. We bond like a house on fire and it just shows on screen."Vicky Kaushal, who stole hearts with his role as an army man in 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' has never paired up with Bhumi. The two will be teaming up for the first time, however, no more details have been revealed about the project.She will also share screen ...

Theron to receive 2019 American Cinematheque Award

Hollywood star Charlize Theron has been selected for the 2019 American Cinematheque Award, to be presented in California on November 8.

Actress Sheela wins prestigious J C Daniel Award

Veteran actress Sheela was today chosen for the prestigious J C Daniel Award, the Kerala government's highest honour for outstanding contribution to Malayalam cinema. The annual honour, named after J C Daniel, who made the first silent movie in Mollywood, comprises a purse of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a plaque. An expert panel, chaired by renowned filmmaker K S Seethumadhavan, selected Sheela, an inevitable presence in the yesteryear Malayalam cinemaknown for her charismatic acting talent, for the award. Iconic director Adoor Gopalakrishnan and veteran lyricist Sreekumaran Thampi were the recipients of the honour in the previous years. The award would be presented to Sheela in a function to be held here on July 27, Cultural Affairs Minister A K Balan said in a statement. Sheela, popularly called as Sheelamma by her admirers, had debuted in the tinsel town through the MG Ramachandran-starrer Tamil movie "Paasam" during early 1960s. She had launched her acting innings in ..

Netflix and Russo Brothers to collaborate on 'Magic: The Gathering' anime series

Netflix is partnering with the Russo Brothers to present the anime adaptation of popular game "Magic: The Gathering". The Russos, who most recently directed the Marvel Studios tentpole, "Avengers: Endgame", will executive produce the series, the streaming giant said in a statement. The filmmaker duo will oversee the creation of an all new storyline and expand on the stories of the Planeswalkers, which are Magic's unique magic-wielding heroes and villains as they contend with stakes larger than any one world can hold. "We have been huge fans and players of Magic: The Gathering for as long as it has been around, so being able to help bring these stories to life through animation is a true passion project for us," Joe and Anthony Russo said. Henry Gilroy and Jose Molina will serve as lead writers and co-exec producers on the anime series. Octopie will oversee production on the series, with the Russos' AGBO president Todd Makurath, Eric Calderon and Dave Newberg producing. Mike Larocca ...

Rajkummar Rao warns film industry against impersonators

Actor Rajkummar Rao on Tuesday requested the film fraternity to be wary of a gang of con artistes claiming to represent him. The 34-year-old actor released a statement on Twitter warning directors and producers of the crooks. "It has recently come to my notice that someone is claiming to represent me. They seem to be a team of con artists who not just claim to represent me but also have someone impersonating me to dupe producers and directors," Rajkummar tweeted. The actor set the record straight, saying he is represented by an agency and no independent entities. Rajkummar also urged the filmmakers to be aware and not to engage in monetary transactions without thorough research. "Please do not trust any paperwork that says otherwise as it is most likely forged. I would urge you to do a thorough research on who you are dealing with before you engage in any monetary transactions with anyone. Be safe, be aware," he added.

Jishu Sengupta, Akshay Anand and Priyanka Bose board 'Sadak 2' cast

Pooja Bhatt on Tuesday announced that actors Jishu Sengupta, Akshay Anand and Priyanka Bose have boarded the cast of "Sadak 2". The film is a sequel to the 1991 original, which starred Pooja and Sanjay Dutt. Both the actors are returning for the follow-up, alongside new additions -- Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur. Pooja took to Twitter to announce the arrival of the three actors. "And the three that do, are not only only actors I admire greatly but some of favourite people as well! Rare combination that! Can't wait to start work with them #Sadak2 @Jisshusengupta @priyankabose20 #AkshayAnand @MaheshNBhatt @VisheshFilms" she tweeted. The actor-filmmaker also shared a photo of the film's script that her father Mahesh Bhatt presented to Jishu. "My father's special message to @Jisshusengupta which he imprinted in his trademark 'capital' scrawl, on the script of #Sadak2 - 'In the heart of darkness there is light'. Indeed there is," Pooja posted. Mahesh, who also helmed the original film, ..

Fans in China very keen on Indian films: Yami

Actress Yami Gautam, who is back after a visit to China for the premiere of her film "Kaabil", says she was surprised and overwhelmed to see the level of interest in Indian cinema in that country.

'Stranger Things' season three will explore Jim and Eleven relationship, says Millie Bobby Brown

Actor Millie Bobby Brown believes the upcoming season three of hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" will continue to explore the complex father-daughter relationship between her character Eleven and David Harbour's Jim Hopper. Brown broke out with the Duffers Brother-created show in 2016, playing the role of Eleven, a young girl with psychokinetic abilities. Although, Eleven spends most of her time with other teenage characters in the show, the 15-year-old actor believes her relationship with Hopper, a father figure to her, is now progressing to the next level. "Hopper and Eleven this season really resemble what me and my dad are. You know, just a real father daughter relationship, something that is extremely raw, emotional and yet normal. I mean, he just adopted her last season," the actor said in an interview. Brown was all praise for 44-year-old Harbour, who essays the role of Hopper, the police chief of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. "David Harbour is just like one of my ...

Motu Patlu find a place among stars at Delhi's Madame Tussauds

Motu, with his favorite snack samosa, and Patlu, with his quintessential know-it-all expression, have found themselves a special corner at the Madame Tussauds here. The popular cartoon characters are latest in the long list of celebrities from sports, entertainment and other iconic personalities already present at the Regal Building. The event also marked the launch of the new Motu Patlu comic book for children. "Our endeavour has always been to give a complete and memorable experience to all our visitors. Motu Patlu are the most loved cartoon characters in India at the moment. Their presence at Madame Tussauds along with the other celebrity figures will further enrich the experience of visiting families to the attraction," Anshul Jain, Director, Merlin Entertainments India, said. According to Jain, it took more than twenty artists and a period of five months to complete the project. Initially featured in print in Lotpot magazine, the characters went on to be telecast on Nickelodeon ..

I'm learning how to be a parent: Kunal Kemmu

Actor Kunal Kemmu says he is still learning how to be a parent to his one-year-old daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu.

Dhanush to team with up Aanand L Rai for a film

South star Dhanush on Tuesday said he will soon collaborate with his "Raanjhanaa" director Aanand L Rai. Following a successful career in the south, the actor made his Hindi film debut with the 2013 superhit romantic drama, co-starring Sonam Kapoor. "I'll be teaming up with Aanand L Rai some time. I will be doing a Hindi film, it'll be announced soon," Dhanush told reporters. After "Raanjhanaa", the actor was seen in "Shamitabh" and the actor said he was "waiting for the right script" for another Bollywood project. Dhanush was speaking at the trailer launch of his international project "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir". The comedy-adventure film is directed by Ken Scott and is based on Romain Puertolas's novel "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe". Dhanush said working on the project was a great learning experience for him. "The experience was fantastic. I should thank Ken and my co-stars. My English isn't that great but they were really .

Jisshu, Priyanka Bose, Akshay Anand join 'Sadak 2'

Actors Jisshu Sengupta, Priyanka Bose and Akshay Anand are the final cast members of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's "Sadak 2", which also stars Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt.

Yoodlee Films set to expand footprint on web space

After its movie "Music Teacher" released on Netflix, production banner Yoodlee Films is set to expand its footprint in the web space.

Shraddha Kapoor shares happy picture with Varun Dhawan from sets of 'Street Dancer 3D'

While fans are eagerly waiting to see Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan on screen in 'Street Dancer 3D', the duo has been making sure to keep the audience on their toes by sharing stills and behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's sets.Shraddha and Varun have almost wrapped up the Dubai schedule of their upcoming film.Today, on the last day of the Dubai schedule, the 'Ek Villain' actor took to her Instagram account to share a selfie from the sets, featuring her with Varun. The two can be seen all smiles posing for a happy picture together."Last day of the Dubai schedule @varundvn," she captioned the post.Varun quickly commented on the picture. Sharing an interesting update about the photo, he wrote, "I actually clicked this selfie in a take which features in the movie haha."The duo often shares pictures and videos from the sets of the film which increases the excitement quotient amongst their fans.It seems that Varun and Shraddha are enjoying their journey on the sets so much so ...

'Super 30' trailer: Hrithik Roshan nails role of maths teacher fights against classism

Bollywood powerhouse Hrithik Roshan is back and how! The actor who was last seen on screens in 2017 film 'Kaabil' is all set to treat his fans with the upcoming film 'Super 30'. The trailer of the highly-anticipated film is finally here and it is safe to say that it was definitely worth the wait!The actor took to his Twitter handle to share the intriguing trailer.The trailer has all the elements to keep you glued to the screens -- the raw acting prowess of Hrithik, hard-hitting dialogues, drama, and an engaging story.The highlight of this trailer is undoubtedly Hrithik, who steals the show and leaves you wanting for more. He nails the role of a mathematics teacher and fights against the entitled.The trailer chronicles the life story of India's mathematician Anand Kumar's (Hrithik) journey from tutoring rich children in a top coaching centre to opening an institute of his own in order to teach the underprivileged children.The 2 minute 37 seconds trailer shows Hrithik's character going .

'Street Dancer 3D' Dubai schedule to wrap up

Actors Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor are set to wrap up the Dubai schedule for the forthcoming film "Street Dancer 3D".

Why was 'Kabir Singh' exciting for Shahid Kapoor

Actor Shahid Kapoor says getting into the Kabir Singh avatar for the film with the same name was a challenging task.

Shah Rukh attends wedding of his hairstylist's sister

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended the wedding of his hairstylist's sister, leaving his fans gaga about his humility.

Motu Patlu find spot at Madame Tussauds in Delhi

Indian animated characters Motu Patlu have found a place at the Madame Tussauds here, becoming the first Indian animated characters to have their wax statues at the museum.

Diane Kruger joins cast of '355'

Actor Diane Kruger is the latest addition to the multi-starrer spy thriller '355'.The film also features Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, Fan Bingbing, Penelope Cruz, Sebastian Stan, and Edgar Ramirez, reported Variety.The upcoming thriller is being directed by Simon Kinberg, who has previously helmed 'Dark Phoenix'. Apart from donning the director's hat, Kinberg is also writing the script along with Theresa Rebeck, whose credits include NBC's 'Smash'."I'm so ecstatic to have an actress of her caliber to round out this extraordinary cast," Kinberg said speaking of Kruger.Actor Marion Cotillard is no longer a part of the film. She exited the film citing personal reasons, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The film revolves around Chastain, Nyong'o, Cruz and Fan, who play spies from international agencies around the world. These women must bond together, overcoming their suspicions and conflicts, to use all their talents and training to stop an event from occurring that could thrust the ..