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'Clueless' remake in process
A comedy film, "Clueless", is set to get a remake under the production of "Girls Trip" writer Tracy Oliver.
Johnny Depp out of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise
Superstar Johnny Depp has been dropped from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise.
Sinead O'Connor converts to Islam
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has announced she has converted to Islam. The "Nothing Compares 2U" singer revealed the news on Twitter, adding that she has changed her name to Shuhada Davitt. ''This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim. This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian's journey. All scripture study leads to Islam. Which makes all other scriptures redundant. I will be given (another) new name. It will be Shuhada' ''Thank you so much to all my Muslim brothers and sisters who have been so kind as to welcome me to Ummah today on this page. You can't begin to imagine how much your tenderness means to me(sic)'' she wrote. The 51-year-old singer also shared a video of herself singing the Azan, the Islamic call to prayer. ''Here is my 1st attempt at singing the Azan. I got some pronunciation wrong because emotions took me from my page... but there'll be hundreds of others onstage to come ... (sic)'' On Thursday, Irish Imam Shaykh Dr Umar al-Qadri ..
I'm discovering my father late in life: Rohan Mehra
Rohan Mehra stayed away from Bollywood for most part of his life and the debutante says it is one of the reasons he discovered his father, actor Vinod Mehra quite late. Rohan, who makes his Hindi film debut with "Baazaar", says he does not feel pressured by the comparisons drawn between him and his father, who passed away before his birth in 1990. "Comparisons will be made. I don't feel the pressure. It doesn't annoy me. All the more, I'm flattered. This is all very surreal to me. I'm discovering this man really late in my life. "I started discovering him when I was 21. I never knew him. My mother was four months pregnant with me when he passed away," the actor told PTI in an interview here. He grew up in Kenya's Mombasa with his mother, Kiran, sister Soniya and grandparents. "For the first 21 years of my life, I was away from Bollywood and Bombay. I don't think anyone in Mombasa personally could say they knew Vinod Mehra. Had I lived in Bombay, there would have been that pressure," ..
'Arjun Reddy' Hindi remake titled 'Kabir Singh', will release in June 2019
The Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster "Arjun Reddy" is titled "Kabir Singh". Starring Shahid Kapoor in the titular role, the film will hit the theatres on June 21, 2019. The film is directed by Sandeep Vanga who was also the director of the Telugu version. Kiara Advani plays the female lead. T-Series and Cine1 Studios are producing the project. "When we started work on the Hindi script, it was a very exciting journey. 'Kabir Singh', as the protagonist's name, came naturally, considering the character's graph. Kabir Singh has the same punch and madness of Arjun Reddy," Vanga said in a statement. The film will be shot extensively in Mumbai, Delhi and Musoorie. Shahid will sport four different looks in the movie and has been preparing for it over the last three months.
Hoping to get big role in commercial cinema now: Gajraj Rao
The "most important role" of his career has come to Gajraj Rao after two decades of essaying supporting characters. "Badhaai Ho" has given the actor, who plays the simple and affable Jeetender Kaushik in the offbeat entertainer, a reason to celebrate as he feels it will open doors for "big and important" parts for him in Bollywood's commercial zone.
Kubbra excited for 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare'
"Sacred Games" star Kubbra Sait says she is "super excited" to be part of Alankrita Shrivastavas "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare".
Shahid Kapoor announces 'Arjun Reddy' remake title
Shahid Kapoor is all set to treat his fans with Telugu hit film Arjun Reddy's Hindi remake. The film has now been officially titled as 'Kabir Singh'.The 'Udta Punjab' actor took to his official Twitter handle to announce the name of his much-anticipated film along with a poster.The post read, "#ArjunReddy was loved and appreciated, now it is time for #KabirSingh! Get reddy to see him in 2019."The 37-year-old star welcomed Kiara Advani as his leadimg lady for the film a month back. While 'Padmaavat' star will be playing the lead role in the movie, Advani who was recently seen in Netflix's 'Lust Stories' will essay the role of Preeti.The original blockbuster starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles.The story is based on Arjun Reddy, a successful young medical surgeon, who sets out on the path of self-destruction when his lady-love is forced to marry another man.The film is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Murad Khetani, Krishan Kumar ..
Neetu Kapoor's picture featuring Rishi, Ranbir will melt your heart
Bollywood veteran Neetu Kapoor recently shared an adorable "role reversal" picture of husband Rishi Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor.The 60-year-old actor took to her official Instagram account to share a picture of the father-son duo.The post read, "When roles are reversed #cycleoflife #gratitude #faith"In the photo, Rishi has kept his hand on Ranbir's shoulder as the two are walking on a street, with their back towards Neetu, who has captured the adorable moment.The 'Mulk' actor is in United States with wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor for medical treatment.Since Rishi landed in the US, a number of B-town celebrities have been paying him visits and the 66-year-old star has been actively sharing updates on social media.The actor had a chance meeting with Hollywood star Robert De Niro recently and had a fanboy moment. He also met his 'old friend', actor Anupam Kher, and his 'Agneepath' co-star Priyanka Chopra along with Sonali Bendre and her husband Goldie Behl. He had also met ...
It takes lot of work, patience to make it in Hollywood: Oscar winner Ari Sandel (IANS Interview)
Ari Sandel has realised that navigating the world of Hollywood is a long and complex journey, and winning an Oscar doesn't make it any easy.
It's great to see cultural exchanges between countries: Singer Sean Kingston
Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer Sean Kingston, who is known for his R&B, pop, reggae and rap songs, feels that, as a country, India has adapted the Western music genre extremely well and he is happy to see so many international singers coming here to perform. He hails it as a great cultural exchange.
'Arjun Reddy' Hindi remake is renamed 'Kabir Singh'
The Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster "Arjun Reddy" has got a new title - "Kabir Singh".
'Rangeela Raja' a typical Govind film, says the actor
Actor Govinda says "Rangeela Raja" is typically his brand of film, complete with dances and songs.
Saif, Radhika never made me feel like a newcomer: Rohan Mehra
Actor Rohan Mehra, who has made his debut in Hindi films with "Baazaar", says his co-actors Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte never made him feel like he was newcomer on the film's set.
'Hichki' crosses Rs. 100 cr mark in China
Rani Mukerji's latest stint 'Hichki' is doing wonders in China as the film has raked in a whopping Rs. 100 cr at the country's box-office.The film has managed to achieve this feat in just two weeks of its release.In a tweet, film critic Taran Adarsh said, "#Hichki springs a BIG SURPRISE in #China... Crosses Rs 100 cr... The growth during weekends and strong trending on weekdays has helped put up a healthy total... Total till 25 Oct 2018: USD 13.94 mn [Rs 102.09 cr]... Power of good content!"'Hichki' depicts the life of a common girl, played by the 'Mardani' star, who has a nervous system disorder called, Tourette Syndrome that forces people who to make repetitive movements or sounds, involuntarily.She faces discrimination from the society that believes she cannot become a teacher because of her disorder. Progressive, brave and positive, the movie is about the power of her will and determination.Directed by Siddharth Malhotra and produced by Maneesh Sharma, the movie was released in ...
Ariana Grande announces 'Sweetener' world tour
Singer Ariana Grande has finally revealed her 'Sweetener World Tour' dates.The 25-year-old, who has been going through a rough phase personally, took to Twitter to make the announcement. According to the post, Grande will kick off her global tour in March.She is set to open the tour in New York on March 18 after which the 'No Tears Left To Cry' singer will perform in Chicago, Denver, Dallas, New Orleans, Miami and Nashville. The tour will wrap up on June 18 in New York City at Madison Square Garden.In the recent past, Grande had cancelled several public appearances owing to different reasons. The singer, who has been grieving the demise of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, recently split from comedian and fiance Pete Davidson.Last year, Grande had opened up about her struggles with depression. The condition was sparked by the Manchester Arena bombing, after her performance, in May 2017, which killed 22 people and injured 800-plus.
'Star Trek' animated comedy series in works from 'Rick and Morty' writer
CBS All Access has given a two-season order to a half-hour animated comedy series titled "Star Trek: Lower Decks", which is created by "Rick and Morty" writer Mike McMahan. According to Entertainment Weekly, the show will tackle the Federation from a comedic perspective, focusing "on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships". "Mike won our hearts with his first sentence: 'I want to do a show about the people who put the yellow cartridge in the food replicator so a banana can come out the other end'. "(McMahan's) cat's name is Riker. His son's name is Sagan. The man is committed. He's brilliantly funny and knows every inch of every Trek episode, and that's his secret sauce: he writes with the pure, joyful heart of a true fan. As we broaden the world of Trek to fans of all ages, we're so excited to include Mike's extraordinary voice," said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. This series is one of several "Star Trek" projects that were in development at CBS All .
Aamir Khan is the beacon that shines in China: Big B
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised superstar Aamir Khan and says that he is the beacon that shines in China and the world from the films in India.
Baltasar Kormakur in talks to direct thriller 'Deeper'
"Everest" director Baltasar Kormakur is in negotiation to helm MGM thriller "Deeper". Max Landis penned the script and will also produce with David Goyer, Kevin Turren, and Addictive Pictures, reported Variety. The story revolves around a former astronaut, who was hired to take a submersible to the deepest part of the ocean. Supernatural events transpire as the vehicle gets closer to its destination. MGM took over the project in 2016 when Bradley Cooper was attached to star. At one point, "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot was also in talks to join the cast. Production is expected to start early next year.
Jamie Lee Curtis to star in 'Knives Out'
Veteran actor Jamie Lee Curtis is the latest addition to the A-list ensemble of Rian Johnson's "Knives Out". The film also stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, Lakeith Stanfield, Don Johnson and Ana de Armas, reported Variety. Johnson also co-wrote the script with his longtime producing partner Ram Bergman, with whom he collaborated on Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". MRC is backing "Knive's Out", described as a contemporary murder mystery. Craig will star as a detective assigned to solve the crime. Details about Curtis' character are not revealed yet. Production is set to begin in November.