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We should have economical theatres: Aamir on reports of 'Thugs' ticket price hike
Aamir Khan Sunday said though he understands the producer's dilemma, he wants "Thugs of Hindostan" to be watched by people belonging to every economic strata of the society. According to reports, Yash Raj Films, the producer and distributor of the film, had increased the ticket prices by at least ten per cent, higher than that of "Sanju". It was reported that the ticket prices will begin from around Rs 400 to Rs 1,500 in the premium multiplexes. Whereas, the single screen theatres may see the average price go up to Rs 200. When asked about the hike in ticket prices of the film in order to milk the lucrative Diwali weekend, Aamir said in an interview that he was not aware about the surge. He added, "I can understand. It is an expensive film. Personally, I am always for tickets to be cheaper. I think we should have theatres that are economical and people should go and watch the film in theatre. "It is my dream that in India you should have theatres that are economical, middle group and .
Shakun Batra has discussed Osho's story with me: Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan Sunday revealed that director Shakun Batra had approached him for a film on the life of spiritual leader Rajneesh, popularly known as Osho, but the actor said he is waiting for a bound script before he takes a decision. Shakun earlier told PTI that he was developing a story on Osho's life. He had said that it would be an ambitious project and he needed to right people on board. "He (Shakun) has discussed the project with me. I am waiting to hear the script. It all depends on how the script turns out," Aamir said in an interview here on his involvement with the film on Osho. Asked about the status of "Mogul", which he was going to produce with Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, Aamir said, "You must have read the statement. That's the status." The actor is the first mainstream name to have taken a tough stand in the wake of #MeToo movement. Without taking any names, Aamir had announced his and filmmaker-wife Kiran Rao's departure from the project as producers, after he learnt of ...
Chris Hemsworth shares glimpses of his India trip
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, who is in India to shoot Netflix thriller "Dhaka", has shared some behind-the-scenes glimpses from on and off the sets.
Aamir suggested Shah Rukh to take up Rakesh Sharma biopic
Aamir Khan said Sunday that he suggested Shah Rukh Khan's name for the biopic on astronaut Rakesh Sharma as he thought his contemporary would be an apt choice for the project. Reportedly titled "Saare Jahaan Se Achcha", the film was first offered to Aamir and Priyanka Chopra. It was Priyanka who had confirmed Aamir's name for the biopic earlier. When asked the reason of giving up the project, Aamir said he had his reasons. "It is a great script. I loved the script and the story of Mr Sharma is fascinating. It is true that I called up Shah (Shah Rukh). I said, 'Shah you should hear the script, it is fantastic. It will be right for you, if you like it'. "I am glad he liked the script and he is doing it," he said in an interview here. Mahesh Mathai will direct the film from Anjum Rajabali's script. The film will be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under their banners Roy Kapur Films and RSVP Films, respectively. There were reports that Bhumi Pednekar has been signed ..
Eddie Redmayne urges fans to refrain from leaking 'Fantastic Beasts 2' spoilers
Eddie Redmayne pleaded with fans of "Fantastic Beasts" not to give away the spoilers after they watch the upcoming sequel from the Harry Potter universe. The actor, who reprises his role as magizoologist Newt Scamander in the follow-up "The Crimes of Grindelwald", asked Pottermaniacs to #ProtectTheSecrets. "Guys, I'm holding a badge which is a hashtag to protect those damn secrets written on it. "And please, I'm imploring you, if you go and see 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald', there are a few Easter Eggs and spoilers that are so intense, so please, please, please don't ruin it for others. So #ProtectTheSecrets and see you soon," Redmayne can be heard saying in the video shared on the movie's official Twitter account on Saturday. "Fantastic Beasts 2" also stars Jude Law as young Albus Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald along with Zoe Kravitz and Claudia Kim. Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler and Ezra Miller also reprise their roles. The film will .
Eddie Redmayne urges fans to refrain from 'Fantastic Beasts 2' spoilers
Eddie Redmayne pleaded with fans of "Fantastic Beasts" not to give away the spoilers after they watch the upcoming sequel from the Harry Potter universe. The actor, who reprises his role as magizoologist Newt Scamander in the follow-up "The Crimes of Grindelwald", asked Pottermaniacs to #ProtectTheSecrets. "Guys, I'm holding a badge which is a hashtag to protect those damn secrets written on it. "And please, I'm imploring you, if you go and see 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald', there are a few Easter Eggs and spoilers that are so intense, so please, please, please don't ruin it for others. So #ProtectTheSecrets and see you soon," Redmayne can be heard saying in the video shared on the movie's official Twitter account on Saturday. "Fantastic Beasts 2" also stars Jude Law as young Albus Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald along with Zoe Kravitz and Claudia Kim. Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler and Ezra Miller also reprise their roles. The film will .
Chris Hemsworth begins 'Dhaka' shoot in India
Chris Hemsworth has begun shooting for Netflix thriller "Dhaka" in Ahmedabad. The "Avengers: Infinity War" star, who landed in the country last week, shared a few glimpses from the sets of the film on Instagram, Saturday. Hemsworth, 35, posted three stories on the photo-and-video sharing platform. He captioned the first story: "First day shooting in India." The actor introduced himself, stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton, and his make-up man in the video while he was getting ready for the shoot. "Day 1, we are in India... I'm Chris, I play dress ups for a living," he said. The second story followed Hemsworth having a good time on the city streets with the crew members as loud music blasted in the background. In the next video, the actor can be seen relishing a customised edible Thor "welcome package". "I've got to India... It's a welcome package... All edible, including my picture, hammer... Look at this, terrific," Hemsworth said in the story as he bites the chunks of chocolate ...
Srijit Mukherji's next film based on Shankar's 'Chowringhee'
After the success of two back-to-back films - 'Uma' and 'Ek Je Chhilo Raja' - director Srijit Mukherji is set to light up the silver screen again with his next venture 'Shah Jahan Regency', a modern-day adaptation of Bengali author Shankar's novel 'Chowringhee'. Mukherji shared a poster of the film on Twitter on Saturday, tagging actors Parambrata Chatterjee, Abir Chatterjee and Anjan Dutt among others. "After the twin blockbuster box office successes, critical acclaim and festival feathers of #Uma and #EkJeChhiloRaja, comes our next offering..." he tweeted. The film revolves around the lives and experiences of people who are, in some way or the other, associated with a reputed hotel in central Kolkata. In 1968, another film based on the classic novel, bearing the same name, was released with matinee idols Uttam Kumar, Supriya Devi and Subhendu Chatterjee in pivotal roles. "My film has no similarities with the Bengali classic, though it takes inspiration from the same ...
Mamata remembers revolutionary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday paid tribute to revolutionary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak on his 93rd birth anniversary.
'Badhaai Ho' enters Rs 100Cr club
Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Badhaai Ho' is doing wonders at the box office as it has finally crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark in India on its 17th day.Film critic Taran Adarsh took to his official Twitter handle to make the announcement, writing, "#BadhaaiHo remains UNSHAKABLE and UNSTOPPABLE even in Week 3... Crosses 100 cr on Day 17... [Week 3] Fri 2.35 cr, Sat 3.50 cr. Total: 100.10 cr. India biz."The film has earned a whopping Rs. 100.10 crore. The comedy riot movie minted Rs. 2.35 crore on Friday and Rs. 3.50 crore on Saturday, paving its way through to the 100 crore club.The film had received positive reviews from both audience and critics. It had released on October 18, 2018, giving its fans the perfect Dussehra gift.The comedy movie managed to achieve this feat despite not being released in Madhya Pradesh due to a cinema strike in the state.'Badhaai Ho' is a fun ride with some rib-tickling comedy. It portrays the embarrassment faced by a family when Ayushmann's mother, played by Neena
Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey team up for 'The Color Purple' movie musical
Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey are joining hands to bring "The Color Purple" to the big screen, but this time, as a musical. The project will be developed at Warner Bros, Variety reported. Quincy Jones and Scott Sanders are also on board to produce the movie. The announcement comes 36 years after Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple" was published and won the Pulitzer Prize. The new version is currently in early development with a cast, director and writers yet to be locked. Directed and produced by Spielberg, the 1985 movie followed Whoopi Goldberg's Celie, a black Southern woman in the early 20th Century who is abused by her father and husband. The film was Winfrey's feature film debut. Both she and Goldberg received Oscar nominations in Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress categories, respectively. It received rave reviews and went on to bag 11 Academy Award nods but was shut out from winning an Oscar. The musical, with a book by playwright Marsha Norman, opened on ...
Abu Dhabi like second home, says Salman Khan after 'Bharat' shoot
For superstar Salman Khan, Abu Dhabi has been like a second home and the shooting of his next "Bharat", which concluded in the UAE capital recently, was a thrilling and an enjoyable experience. The star-studded cast and crew of the Bollywood film completed their shoot in Abu Dhabi after an intensive 15 days of filming which included 10 Indian superstars and spanned across three locations. "There are close cultural ties between India and Abu Dhabi, which is one of the reasons I love coming here. Having spent more time in Abu Dhabi than in India over the last year, it certainly feels like a second home for me. It has been an exciting, thrilling and enjoyable experience to shoot 'Bharat' here," Salman said. The production shot in the stunning Liwa desert and purpose-built sets that replicated an oilfield in the 1970s were situated at Al Wathba and Al Ain. The production also made use of award-winning backlot of twofour54, which is home to the Gulf city's media and entertainment industry,
Jenna Dewan kisses new beau in public
Actress Jenna Dewan, who earlier this year broke off her nine-year marriage with husband and actor Channing Tatum, kissed her new beau, actor Steve Kazee as people walked by on a sidewalk in Palm Springs.
More diverse the group of people around the table, the better the movie: Marvel's Kevin Feige
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has found the secret ingredient of turning films into blockbusters and he says it is "inclusion". Feige believes with examples such as "Black Panther", it is for everyone to see that the more representative the sample that is making decisions about a project, the better the film will eventually be. At The Hollywood Reporter's Producer Roundtable, the Marvel boss was asked what he feels about putting up an inclusion rider in the contract. To this Feige first replied with a question: "Should people be forced to do it? And maybe the answer is yes, maybe the answer is no." He explained further, saying, "If you're in a position of power and you're the one doing the hiring, we have learned - on our last number of movies and a number of movies that haven't come out or haven't been announced - that the more diverse the group of people around the table, the better the movie." Feige recalled "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler asking him if he had any ...
German artist Marcel Odenbach's work on display in Mumbai
Video and paper works by one of Germanys prominent video artists, Marcel Odenbach, highlighting the key themes in the 65-year-old artist's rich oeuvre, are being exhibited at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) here.
Digital medium gives actors scope to play unconventional roles: Sushmita Mukherjee
Actress Sushmita Mukherjee, who played Kitty in the famous detective show "Karamchand", has made a foray into the web series world with "Imperfect". She says the digital medium has opened up more opportunities for actors to take up roles that are different.
Lena Headey hopes 'The Flood' spreads compassion (Lead, correcting headline)
Actress Lena Headey hopes her new film "The Flood" will further the understanding of the immigration crisis around the world and spread a bit of compassion.
Letitia Wright to lead John Legend's 'Le Brio' remake
Letitia Wright has bagged her next project, the American remake of French comedy-drama "Le Brio". According to Variety, the project is being produced by John Legend's Get Lifted banner. The original film was directed by Yval Attal and narrated the story of a young French-Arab woman (played by Camelia Jordana) who enrols in a university to pursue law, only to face racism-tainted humiliation from her controversial professor (essayed by Daniel Auteuil), who then becomes her mentor. The "Black Panther" star will step into Jordana's shoes for the remake. French producer Dimitri Rassam has teamed with Legend on the project, which will be co-financed by Endeavor Content. A director will soon be attached to the project. The film goes on floors next year. Rassam is also developing the German and Italian remakes of "Le Brio".
Jane Fonda likens Trump to Hitler
Hollywood veteran Jane Fonda has compared US President Donald Trump and his policies to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. The actor's remarks come days after Trump labelled the press "the true enemy of people", Variety reported. "If you've read anything about the rise of the Third Reich and Adolf Hitler, you will see the parallels. Attacking the media is the first step in the move towards fascism. "The cornerstone to democracy is an independent, democratic media," Fonda said at the Women's Media Awards. The actor called for the people to cast their vote in the upcoming midterms and said in the wake continued attacks on the news media by the POTUS voting has "never been more important". "And we don't have to take it anymore. Voting is the way to stop it. Everybody has to vote," Fonda said, adding "civility" was also being targeted. Other honorees included Gloria Steinem, Maxine Waters, Lisa Borders, Abigail Disney, Fatima Goss Graves, Maria Teresa Kumar and Congresswoman ...
Anupam Kher conferred title by Boston business school
Veteran actor Anupam Kher was conferred a 'Distinguished Fellow' title at the Cambridge MIT Sloan School of Management here.