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'Sandakozhi 2' is Vishal Krishna's 'most expensive film'
Tamil-Telugu actor Vishal Krishnas 25th film "Sandakozhi 2" has opened to roaring crowds singing and dancing in the theatres as they do for Rajinikanths films.
Men should understand what consent is: Ayushmann
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has supported the #MeToo movement by saying that men should understand what consent is.
I'm available as an actor across languages: Ashish Vidyarthi
National Award winner Ashish Vidyarthi has acted in hundreds of films in languages like Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Bengali, but the actor in him wants more. He also feels he has had less opportunities in Bollywood.
Zayn Malik posts shirtless snap
Singer Zayn Malik sent his Instagram fans into a tizzy with an intimate shirtless photograph of himself.
Leena Yadav has brought out my best performance: Amyra Dastur
Actress Amyra Dastur says filmmaker Leena Yadav has brought out her best performance with "Rajma Chawal".
Karan Johar misses Yash Chopra
Ace filmmaker Karan Johar misses his maternal uncle Yash Chopra.The 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director took to his official Instagram account and posted a picture of his uncle, captioning it as, "Miss you so much uncle Y!!!!"The late Yash Chopra can be seen looking through a camera. The shot seems to be taken on the sets of a film.Karan has always been fond of his Uncle Y, but there is more to this bond as the two also share a family relation, Karan is Yash Chopra's nephew.Karan marked his acting debut with Chopra's iconic film titled 'Dilwale Dhulania Le Jayenge'.Yash Chopra began his career as an assistant director to I. S. Johar and brother, B.R. Chopra. He made his directorial debut with 'Dhool Ka Phool' in 1959.Chopra, in the 80 year of his life, after 21 films in a five-decade-long unrivaled career, shot his last film, 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' (2012), in a contemporary style with real locations, intimate camera choreography and a lot more.The producer delivered some of the iconic films and
Harassment stories anger me: Raveena Tandon on #MeToo
Supporting India's #MeToo movement, Raveena Tandon says even though she has not been a victim of sexual harassment, the countless stories of ill-treatment of women anger her. The 43-year-old actor said she has been through "professional harassment" in the film industry and hence understands the trauma. "I was never sexually harassed as I was not the one to just take it. I would give it back. But I can imagine the trauma that the young girls go through. It is so sad and disheartening to hear these stories. It angers me. "I have been through professional harassment. I did lose out on couple of films. There were few women journalists, who would tarnish our reputation in their magazines or newspapers. Like, from being called a liar to delusional liar, etc. They helped the heroes," Raveena told PTI. Talking about her harassment experience, the actor said it was a disturbing phase as her reputation was maligned. "They work in tandem to ruin an actress's life," she added, without taking any .
Anu Malik no longer part of 'Indian Idol'
Singer Anu Malik, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, was no longer part of the jury panel of the singing-based reality show "Indian Idol" season 10, according to an official statement on Sunday.
Anu Malik takes break from 'Indian Idol' amid sexual harassment allegations
Music composer Anu Malik Sunday said he is taking a break from singing reality show "Indian Idol" following various sexual harassment allegations against him. In a statement the music director, who has been attached with the show as a judge since 2004, said he decided to step away from it as he was not able to "focus on my work". "I, Anu Malik, have decided to take a break from Indian Idol as I am currently unable to focus on my work on the show. The channel has been kind to agree for the same. Thank you," Malik said. The music composer's response comes after sources claimed that Sony TV, on which the show airs, has asked him to step down as a judge for "Indian Idol 10". Sony Entertainment Television also issued a statement saying the composer would not be part of the show anymore, which includes Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar as the other two judges. "Anu Malik is no longer a part of the Indian Idol jury panel. The show will continue its planned schedule and we will invite some of ...
I was a star kid who no one knew: Rohan Mehra
Today star kids become a household name much before they enter Bollywood, but that was not the case with newcomer Rohan Mehra. Rohan, son of yesteryear actor Vinod Mehra who is looking forward to his debut "Baazaar", says he intended to stay under the radar. After his father's death in 1990, Rohan grew up in Mombasa in Kenya with his mother, sister and grandparents. The actor says people have started talking about him since the film's trailer released. "I feel I am an outsider despite being his son. I don't think I've ever used his name to get an interview or a meeting. Till last year, if I had gone to a Bollywood party, I would've walked and no one would know who I am. "No one even knew I existed. They came to know when the trailer came out," he told PTI. Rohan says he never received any special treatment from anyone in the industry because of which he has "massive respect for the people". "The other so-called star kids we speak about, the ones who are spoken about even before their .
Dad never wanted us to be boxers: Muhammad Ali's daughter
Muhammad Ali wanted his children to take up regular jobs that did not pose any physical threat and never become boxers but yielded when daughter Laila insisted on picking up boxing gloves, says her sister Hana. According to her, Ali tried to persuade Laila to reconsider her decision, but when he saw that she was serious, he was very supportive and felt proud of her. It was one of dad's many gifts - his ability to support and encourage his children even when he did not agree with our choices. He just prayed Laila wouldn't get hurt. And God must have heard his prayers because she retired undefeated and was never hurt, says Hana, Ali's third youngest child. She says Ali was not possessive about his children but was protective of them. Hana has come out with a memoir At Home with Muhammad Ali, which is an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the legend. My book was born when I received the audio recordings from dad and then grew into a memoir when I discovered the love letters that my .
Ashok Samel concerned over devaluation of children's theatre
Noted Marathi film and theatre actor Ashok Samel has expressed concern over the declining standard of children's theatre in the country. He said children's drama festivals were being organised these days to reap commercial benefits out of it. "The devaluation of children's theatre is not acceptable, some thing should be done immediately to improve it," Samel told reporters here Saturday. Dramas held in yesteryears had a message for children, but that objective is lacking today, rued Samel. He called upon producers and actors to come up with plays and drams carrying some worthwhile message and lessons for the young generation. Samel said he started his acting career with a children's drama and wants to retire with the same. He recalled the contributions of veteran artists Sudha Karmarkar, Ratnakar Matkari, Vandana Vitankar towards promotion and development of children's theatre. Samel was speaking at an event organised by the Gandhar Kala Sanstha, a city-based NGO promoting
US-based Dalit writer Sujatha Gidla wins Shakti Bhatt Prize
US-based Dalit writer Sujatha Gidla's debut book, which takes readers through four generations of her family, at the centre of which is her uncle and People's War Group co-founder K G Satyamurthy, has been named the winner of this year's Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize. The panel of judges, Sampurna Chattarji, Raghu Karnad and Githa Hariharan, chose "Ants Among Elephants: An Untouchable Family and the Making of Modern India" from a shortlist of six "because of its urgency, its revelations and its understated but seamless match of form with content". According to the judges, "It is a marvel how, with so little friction or strain, 'Ants' absorbs readers into undramatised lives of poverty, patriarchy, and rebellion, and the encounter with subaltern Communism. "But quite apart from the rarity and necessity of the subject - Dalit lives - the book is admirable for its clean skill and technical execution. With no authorial flourishes, it allows the story's innate passion and gravitas to ...
Telugu character artist Vizag Prasad passes away
Senior Telugu character artist Vizag Prasad on Sunday passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 75.Vizag, who had been suffering from a prolonged illness, breathed his last at his residence in Hyderabad.The actor had worked in many popular movies and TV serials including 'Idhi Maa Prema Katha', 'Lovers Club', 'Subhapradam' and 'Okka Kshanam.'He also received critical acclaim for his role in 'Nuvve Nenu' as Uday Kiran's father.
'Death on the Nile' release date pushed to October 2020
The release of Fox's "Death on the Nile" has been postponed to October 2, 2020. According to Deadline, the film, which is a follow-up to "Murder on the Orient Express", was originally scheduled to open on December 20, 2019. "Death on the Nile" will now avoid clash with "Star Wars: Episode 9". Based on celebrated author Agatha Christie's novel of the same name, the new movie will chronicle Poirot's vacation in Egypt where he discovers a murder on the banks of the Nile as a love triangle goes bad. Kenneth Branagh returns as director and reprises his role of detective Hercule Poirot. Tom Bateman is set to return as Bouc. Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer are also attached to star. The book has been previously adapted into a 1978 film, with Peter Ustinov as Poirot along with Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Maggie Smith, among others.
TV gave me money, fame, name: Neena Gupta
Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who worked in TV shows like "Saans", "Siski", "Saat Phere" and "Kamzor Kadii Kaun", says working on the small screen gave her money, fame and name.
'Dude, Where's My Car' director Danny Leiner dead
Danny Leiner, a film and television director whose feature films including "Dude, Wheres My Car" and "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle", is dead, according to his publicist. He was 57.
Selma Blair reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Selma Blair revealed Sunday that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease that affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. The "Lost in Space" actor shared the news on Instagram, saying she received the results on August 16. "I have #multiplesclerosis. I am in an exacerbation. By the grace of the lord, and will power and the understanding producers at Netflix, I have a job. A wonderful job. I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. "My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps. But we are doing it. And I laugh and I don't know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best," she wrote in a post alongside a mirror selfie. Blair said it has been overwhelming and even though she does not have the answers yet, she wants to live life fully. "I am in the thick of it but I hope to give some hope to others. And even to myself. You can't get help unless you ask..." The 46-year-old actor thanked fellow actor ...
Bruce Dern returns home from hospital
Actor Bruce Dern is out of the hospital, in no pain, and eager to get back to work, according to his publicist, Lee Wallman.
#MeToo: Anu Malik to step down as 'Indian Idol 10' judge?
Veteran music composer Anu Malik, who is under fire for numerous allegations of sexual harassment, has been asked to step down as a judge for "Indian Idol 10". After singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit accused Malik of sexual harassment, two budding singers levelled similar allegations against him. According to a source, the music director will no longer be shooting episodes of the singing reality show from Monday onwards. "In light of the ongoing sexual harassment allegations, Anu Malik, to step down as the judge on Indian Idol. He will not be shooting any further episodes. He will not be shooting from Monday onwards," the insider said. A lawyer for the music director Thursday denied the claims against him, saying India's #MeToo movement is being used for his client's "character assassination". Malik has repeatedly denied the allegations. Noted lyricist Sameer Anjaan also came to Malik's defence and tweeted that he was present during the time Pandit is talking about but no such .