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I can't judge myself in terms of acting: Disha Patani
Actress Disha Patani, who is busy shooting for the upcoming Salman Khan starrer "Bharat", says she cannot judge herself in terms of acting.
'Almost Famous' to turn into stage musical
The hit comedy film "Almost Famous" released in 2000 will now turn into a musical performance.
Pankaj Kapur to get 'Icons of Indian Cinema' Award
Actor-director Pankaj Kapur will be honoured with 'Icons of Indian Cinema' Award at the closing ceremony of the ninth edition of Jagran Film Festival here.
My memoir is like my third baby: Lisa Ray
Indo-Canadian actress Lisa Ray says penning her life story for a memoir, which will be out in the summer of 2019, has transported her to myriad experiences and the emotions of a life lived "close to the bone".
VP to attend M.S. Subbulakshmi's 102nd birth anniversary in Mumbai
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will honour 50 young and promising musicians from all across India to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of the legendary carnatic music singer, Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi, an official said here on Wednesday.
Leena Yadav excited to take 'Rajma Chawal' to global audience
Director Leena Yadav is happy that Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights of her project "Rajma Chawal" as it will take the story to a global audience.
Kissing scenes don't titillate audience anymore, says Emraan Hashmi
Actor Emraan Hashmi says audiences have evolved and do not mind kissing scenes, which he believes were included in films a decade ago purely for the effect. The actor, who was once labelled as "serial kisser" for his on-screen image, said he gradually stopped doing intimate scenes, where unnecessary. "There's always an emphasis on that (kissing scenes) which I have tried to stay clear of. It comes with the kind of shows or movies that you do, those things are not sprinkled for effects. They used to be, 15 years back, to titillate the audience. But now the audience has grown up, become matured," Emraan told reporters. He was speaking at the launch of the book "Bihar Diaries" by Amit Lodha. The actor said for him, the primary reason for choosing a project has always been the script and the character. "The youngsters are exposed to a lot more than that. So the underlining which was there during 'Murder' 15 years ago, it's not necessary anymore. I don't choose films just because that's ...
Will Smith rings in 50th birthday with bungee jump over Grand Canyon
Actor Will Smith celebrated his 50th birthday with a daring bungee jump from a helicopter over the Grand Canyon. The actor had earlier signed a deal with YouTube for the event, titled "Will Smith: The Jump Off", which was streamed live on the website Tuesday. The 1,000-foot jump was hosted by Smith's friend and his "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" co-star, Alfonso Ribeiro. The actor's family -- wife Jada Pinkett Smith and his three children Trey, Jaden and Willow -- cheered him on as he took the leap of faith. Just before the jump he seemed a little nervous, but he soon got into the groove and blew kisses to the crowd. At one moment, Smith appeared to have a moment of doubt and said, "Never look down." After landing back on solid ground, the actor described the experience as "exhilarating" as family rushed to hug him. "Nothing will ever be scarier than that. It goes from complete absolute terror to the most magnificent bliss you've ever felt in your life... The whole Grand Canyon is ...
Anupam Kher wishes Manmohan Singh on 86th b'day
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who will next be seen as Dr Manmohan Singh in 'The Accidental Prime Minister', on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the former prime minister on his 86th birthday.The 'A Wednesday!' star further said he hopes that Singh will like his portrayal in the upcoming film."Respected #DrManmohanSingh!! Here is wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday. May be I will get an opportunity to have a cup of tea & a piece of cake with you if you ever watch our film. I promise, you will like my portrayal. It is full of sincerity & honesty. Regards," tweeted the 63-year-old.Based on the 2014 memoir of the same name, written by Manmohan Singh's media adviser Sanjay Baru, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' revolves around Singh's life, the economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.It also features Arjun Mathur and Aahana Kumra as Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his .
Anupam Kher wishes Manmohan Singh on b'day, says he will like 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
Anupam Kher wished former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his birthday Wednesday and said he will like the actor's performance in "The Accidental Prime Minister". He was born in Gag, now in Pakistan, on September 26, 1932. Kher, who essays Singh in the film, took to Twitter to share his thoughts, saying his portrayal is "full of sincerity and honesty". "Respected #DrManmohanSingh! Here is wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday. May be I will get an opportunity to have a cup of tea and a piece of cake with you if you ever watch our film. "I promise, you will like my portrayal. It is full of sincerity and honesty. Regards," the actor wrote. The film is based on the book of the same name, written by Sanjay Baru, who served as the media advisor of Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008. It is being made in English and Hindi by debutante Vijay Ratnakar Gutte and it produced by Bohra Brothers.
Becoming actress my childhood dream: Lady Gaga
Singer-actress Lady Gaga has revealed that she always dreamt of being an actress.
Shah Rukh Khan praises 'Tumbbad'
Shah Rukh Khan has lauded "Tumbbad", saying the horror film is a "well-crafted" piece of art. The period horror, directed by Rahi Anil Barve and Adesh Prasad, features "Ship of Theseus" star Sohum Shah in the lead. Shah Rukh took to praise the film, which recently had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, on Twitter. "Saw bits of this extremely well-crafted film. A genre we normally don't push boundaries in. Wishing my friends the best with this venture and hope you all watch it and enjoy it. #Tumbbad the Trailer," he wrote. The film has been produced by Aanand L Rai, who is directing the actor in his next "Zero". Actors Rajkummar Rao, Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor have also praised "Tumbbad". "Phenomenal #TumbbadTrailer Congratulations @s0humshah @aanandlrai sir #PankajKumar @rahianil @ErosNow @cypplOfficial @Kanupriya222," Rao wrote. Sinha called the film "a must watch". Kapoor said the trailer of the film appears both "intriguing and terrifying" at the same time. "Tumbbad" is
Shakira thanks fans after wrap of 'El Dorado' World tour
Shakira has ended her 'El Dorado' tour in Europe and the United States with a heartfelt message thanking her fans for all the love and support.The 'Waka Waka' singer posted a two-plus-minute video on her Twitter handle and captioned it as, "Thank you, Europe and North America, for accompanying me on this incredible journey to El Dorado! Latin America, I'll see you very soon!"In the video, Shakira said, "You (fans) have given me a huge mission and have made me feel useful."Expressing how grateful she is for the concerts, she said, "You've made me feel that it's worth it to continue making music."Earlier this year, soon after kicking off her tour on June 3, Shakira triggered a controversy for selling a necklace which resembled a sun symbol used by the Nazis. Following which, Shakira's tour company, Live Nation, took to Twitter and apologised for the same.
Halle Berry to turn 'Boomerang' into TV series
Halle Berry is set to adapt her 1992 movie "Boomerang" for television. The 52-year-old actor, who got her breakthrough big screen appearance in the romcom, is teaming up with writer-actor Lena Waithe for the show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both Berry and Waithe will executive produce the reboot for BET channel. "I'm thrilled to team up with Lena on this project as she is without a doubt a leading voice of her generation and a trail blazer in her own right. "I'm truly excited to be a part of bringing this iconic and beloved film to the small screen," the actor said in a statement. "Boomerang" starred Eddie Murphy as a womaniser, Marcus Graham, who is forced into rethinking his chauvinistic behaviour and outlook on life after meeting his new boss Jacqueline Broyer (Robin Givens). Berry portrayed his colleague and love interest Angela Lewis. Berry also took to Twitter to share the news. "Excited to announce that @LenaWaithe, @BET and I are bringing #Boomerang to the small ...
Thugs of Hindostan's Diwali dhamaka for Tamil and Telugu fans
Following release of the first poster of the much-awaited 'Thugs of Hindostan', Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan have surprised fans with the announcement of the film's versions in Tamil and Telugu languages.Yash Raj Films took to their twitter handle and unveiled a clip where the two legendary actors are asking fans to watch the film this Diwali.The first post read, "This Diwali, catch the Thugs in theatres near you! #ThugsOfHindostan releasing on 8th November in Tamil!"The second post read, "For the first time @SrBachchan and @aamir_khan are coming together to give you a Diwali Dhamaka. #ThugsOfHindostan releasing on 8th November in Telugu!"To keep the excitement of the fans growing, the makers unveiled the looks of every character one-by-one and in a very unique manner using short clips.The movie is based on Philip Meadows Taylor's 1839 novel 'Confessions of a Thug' and is about a gang who posed a serious challenge to the British Empire in India (then known as ...
Manmarziyaan: Abhishek Bachchan's witty response to troll
Abhishek Bachchan has hit back at a social media troll which blamed him for Manmarziyaan 's 'average' performance at the box office.The user tweeted, " #Manmarziyaan tanked at box-office, once again proving @juniorbachchan to be legend with amazing ability to make good film a flop! Kudos to his abilities, not many have it! It time to end #nepotism and for #StarKids to start #Vadapav stall..lol! #Stree proves #TalentCounts!!"Firing back at the social media user, Abhishek Bachchan tweeted, "With all due respect kind sir, I would expect an esteemed doctor such as yourself to study all the facts and figures before proclaiming anything. I certainly hope you do so with your patients. Learn the economics of the film before you tweet something that will embarrass you."Abhishek returned to the big screens after a two-year sabbatical with Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu starrer Manmarziyaan.
Anupam urges Manmohan Singh to watch 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
Anupam Kher has urged Manmohan Singh to watch "The Accidental Prime Minister", in which the actor essays the former Prime Minister.
Lisa Ray to come out with memoir in 2019
One of India's first supermodels, Lisa Ray will pen her memoir next year, chronicling her journey from being an actor, her fight with cancer, to attaining motherhood through surrogacy. "The untitled memoir is an unflinching and deeply moving account of Lisa's nomadic existence: her entry into the Indian entertainment industry; her relationship with her Bengali father and Polish mother; movie sets and the Oscars; her battle with eating disorders; being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma; her spiritual quest; and the heartaches and triumphs of her journey. It is also about Lisa's search for love, publisher HarperCollins India says. Lisa has had a long career in the entertainment arts spanning multiple countries and films including the Oscar-nominated "Water", television ("Top Chef Canada") and modelling. When diagnosed with a rare blood cancer in 2009, she chose to share her experiences in a blog called 'The Yellow Diaries' which led to her first book (her forthcoming memoir). She is a ...
'Happy Death Day' sequel gets a title
The sequel of the 2017 hit thriller film "Happy Death Day" has been titled "Happy Death 2U".
Ellen DeGeneres scares 'Modern Family' cast
The cast of "Modern Family" was given a pre-Halloween fright courtesy TV personality Ellen DeGeneres.