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Give girls a chance at everything, urges Priyanka Chopra

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who features in a Youtube video launched on International Day of the Girl Child on Thursday, says girls must be given a chance to follow their dreams and they will do everything.

'Pad Man' to premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival

Bollywood star AkshayKumar has revealed that his movie 'Pad Man', based on the taboosurrounding sanitary pads in India, will be premiering at theupcoming Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).The 'Khiladi' star took to Twitter to post a Japanese poster ofthe film which will be unveiled at TIFF.He tweeted, "Here's the Japanese poster of PADMAN! Excited forthe film to be screened at the Tokyo International FilmFestival!! #PADMAN #TIFFJP #????? @PadManTheFilm @sonamakapoorInternationally, the film came face-to-face with a controversy asit was banned in Kuwait and Pakistan due to its subject.The Central Board of Film Censors in Pakistan refused to give aNo-Objection Certificate to Akshay's film.The film, which is based on the life of Arunachalam Murugunatham,details his resolve to makes cheap and affordable sanitary padsfor the women of his village.The flick, which also stars Sonam Kapoor, earned a decent Rs81.82 crore at the box office.

Something big on MJ Akbar soon: Sources

Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar's position in the government is untenable, sources on Thursday told ANI, adding that something big on him can be expected soon.The revelation comes after at least five women accused Akbar of sexually harassing them when he was a newspaper editor. Akbar, who is travelling outside India, so far has not commented on the allegations.The accusations by women journalists against their former boss has come amidst raging #MeToo movement in India, which has rattled the country's media industry.Sources added that Akbar can be asked to quit the ministry and work for the party, instead.Akbar, a senior journalist, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of 2014 general elections and was elected to the Rajya Sabha a year later. He was made the Minister of State for External Affairs in 2016.People familiar with the development also told ANI that government is serious about its pro-women image at international forums and thus, cannot afford to have ...

Amber Heard looks back at tough time with Johnny Depp

Actress Amber Heard looked back at the time when she raised her voice about the physical and emotional abuse by her former husband and actor Johnny Depp all alone.

MT Vasudevan Nair demands 'Randamoozham' screenplay back

Celebrated writer and Jnanpith laureate M.T. Vasudevan Nair on Thursday said he has asked for the return of his script based on the magnum opus "Randamoozham", which narrates the Mahabharata through the eyes of Bhima.

Chris Hemsworth's solo selfish mission

Actor Chris Hemsworth says he "selfishly" asked his wife and actress Elsa Pataky and children not to visit him so he could focus on work.

Daughter Shweta helps Big B choose right scripts

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda is a great help to him when it comes to choosing the right script to act in.

Industry had heard rumours about Vikas Bahl: Arjun Kapoor

There were always whispers in the industry about the allegations of sexual harassment against Vikas Bahl, says Arjun Kapoor, who is shocked that it happened at Phantom Films, a production banner which was viewed as a torchbearer of change in cinema. Bahl is accused of sexual harassment by a former employee of Phantom Films, formed by four partners - Bahl, Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena. The company was dissolved last week amid allegations that Kashyap and Motwane did not address the issue, a claim both deny. Arjun, 33, said he had interacted with the four filmmakers and it was saddening to read the details. "There was speculation in the industry.There were certain people who knew the reality within the office (Phantom Films). The hearsay doesn't allow us the power to do something when people within the office are not doing something. It is like when there is a robbery happening in your house, the neighbour can't file the complaint. "Not having an HR in office ..

Never give up: Suniel tells son Ahan Shetty

As his son Ahan Shetty gets set to start shooting his debut film, veteran actor Suniel Shetty has shared some words of wisdom for him.

Nice to be in times when senior actors get meaty roles: Neena Gupta

Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who will be seen in commercial drama "Badhaai Ho", says she is glad to work in times when opportunities have opened up for senior actors in content driven films.

How Tilda Swinton transformed into an 82-year-old male for 'Suspiria'

Actor Tilda Swinton crossed all milestones for her upcoming horror film titled 'Suspiria', in which she will be seen playing two different roles, one of which is the character of an 82-year-old man, Dr. Josef Klemperer.The film revolves around a ballet dancer Susie, played by Dakota Johnson, as she uncovers the terrifying secrets behind a famous dance company, headed by Madame Blanc also played by Swinton, reported People.The Oscar-winning actor and the film's director Luca Guadagnino kept the information of her playing the male character under wraps while filming, going so far that they created the fake identity of Lutz Ebersdorf and credited him for playing the character.Swinton finally revealed to the New York Times that she pretended to be Ebersdorf to play the role of Klemperer."The intention was never to fool anybody. The genius of [makeup artist] Marc Coulier notwithstanding, it was always our design that there would be something unresolved about the identity of the performance

'Badhaai Ho' my cleanest film: Ayushmann Khurrana

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says his forthcoming film "Badhaai Ho" is his "cleanest film" so far as earlier he has worked in movies around some taboo subjects of society.

Now learn garba with 'Dance with Madhuri'

The festivities in India have begun and with Navratri, everyone is all set for non-stop fun and dance grooving to the foot tapping garba beats. To match up with the festive craziness, Magic 106.4 FM has joined hands with "Dance with Madhuri" and have launched garba coaching classes.

Akshay Kumar to turn showstopper for Tech Fashion Tour 4.0

Actor Akshay Kumar will be seen walking the ramp at the fourth edition of Tech Fashion Tour.

Sting job by Hyderabad scientist exposes fake journals

Scientists have at last found a cure for Schlodomoniasis -- a deadly brain infection caused by the "inter-galactic parasite Klaousmodium cruzi" -- they claim to have identified for the first time.

Everyone in the industry knows Alok Nath harassed women: 'Sonu Ke Titu ki Sweety' actor

Actor Deepika Amin has claimed Alok Nath's reputation of an alcoholic and a harasser was common knowledge in the Hindi film and television industry. Amin, who recently worked with Nath in "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety", said several years ago the actor tried to "barge into her room" when they were shooting outdoors for a telefilm. "Everyone in the industry knows that #AlokNath is an obnoxious drunkard who harasses women. Years ago on a telefilm outdoor shoot he tried to barge into my room. He slobbered over women, drunk and created a scene. "The unit rallied around me and made sure I was safe. I was quite young but I still remember vividly how horrible he was," she wrote on Facebook Tuesday. Amin, however, added that Nath came across "quiet and subdued" while filming "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety". "Maybe he has changed? Maybe because the director Luv Ranjan made it clear he wouldn't tolerate bad behaviour." The actor said after "Tara" writer-producer Vinta Nanda came forward with her story, she .

'Meri Jung' changed my life: Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor says it was the 1985 film "Meri Jung" which changed his life.

Kajol named brand ambassador of skin care brand

Actress Kajol has been named the brand ambassador of skin care brand Charmis.

Big B looks unrecognisable in 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy'

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is going south as he will star in upcoming Telugu movie 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy'.Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh, while wishing the star on his birthday which falls today, in a surprise unveiled the first look of Bachchan's character, Gosayi Venkanna, from the upcoming period drama film.Venkanna was the Guru of freedom fighter Narasimha Reddy from Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.Bachchan is almost unrecognisable in the poster and fans could be in for a surprise as the veteran will don such a role for the first time.Adarsh tweeted, "Unveiling the first look of Amitabh Bachchan in #Telugu film #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy... Stars Chiranjeevi... Directed by Surender Reddy... Produced by Ram Charan... #AmitjiSyeRaaFL #Happy76thBirthdayABSir #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy #SyeRaa..."The shooting of the film commenced from December 06, 2017, however, the release date has not been announced yet.The movie is set 10 years prior to India's first war of ...

Fans celebrate Senior Bachchan's birthday outside his house

Fans gathered outside Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan residence 'Pratiksha' to celebrate the veteran's 76th birthday.Members of Amitabh Bachchan's fan club, Amitabh Bachchan Extended Family (ABEF), celebrated in a special way by putting up special posters on the street corners. The posters had pictures of Bachchan's iconic characters from his hit films.The enthusiastic fans also sang a birthday song for Big B, which was followed by a slew of movie songs such as 'Yamma Yamma' from his 1980 film 'Shaan' and 'Jumma Chumma De De' from his 1991 film 'Hum'.Despite causing a traffic nightmare, Pinakin Gohil, a member of ABEF, even shook a leg to the title track of Bachchan's 1978 movie 'Don'.Gohil also turned eyeballs by dressing up as Khudabaksh, Bachchan's character from the upcoming multi-starrer 'Thugs of Hindostan'.Speaking to ANI he said," I did this as the movie (Thugs of Hindostan) is about to hit theatres. We wish him a happy birthday. Our ABEF team and many others have joined ..