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Veteran actor Dalip Tahil held for rash driving

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil was arrested after a car being driven by him allegedly rammed into an auto-rickshaw in suburban Khar, police said Wednesday. The 65-year-old actor was later released on bail, a senior police official said. His vehicle hit the auto-rickshaw Sunday, injuring two passengers sitting in the three-wheeler, he said. The incident took place Sunday evening when a Ganesh 'visarjan' (immersion) procession was passing through the area, he said. The two passengers later complained to the police following which Tahil was arrested, he said. The official said the actor refused to give his blood sample for testing to ascertain if he was driving under the influence of alcohol. A case under IPC sections 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others), and relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act was registered against him, Khar Police Station's Senior Inspector Sanjay More said. "Tahil was released on bail from the police ...

Remo D'Souza puts his film on hold for 'Dance Plus 4'

Filmmaker Remo D'Souza says he has postponed his film project for upcoming dance reality show "Dance Plus 4".

Channing Tatum wants to experience 'Smallfoot' with daughter

Actor Channing Tatum feels "Smallfoot" is a clever story, and he would like to experience it with his daughter Everly.

Khloe Kardashian 'misses being pregnant'

Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian revealed that she misses her pregnancy phase because it gave her an excuse to be "antisocial".

Tom Hardy is a real movie star: Ruben Fleischer

Director Ruben Fleischer had fun working with Tom Hardy on "Venom", and says he is an "all-time great actor".

Teena Singh roped in for '13 Mussoorie', gets nostalgic

After showcasing her acting skills in films like "Akira" and "Fitoor", actress Teena Singh will now essay an important role in Viu's upcoming web show titled "13 Mussoorie".

I was raped at 16 and kept silent: Padma Lakshmi

American TV personality, author, actor, and model Padma Lakshmi recently opened up about being raped as a teenager.In reference to the sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that allegedly went unreported for decades, Lakshmi wrote an Op-Ed for The New York Times.In the piece, the 'Top Chef' host mentioned that she was 7 years old when she was assaulted for the first time and 16 years old when she was raped.Narrating the ordeal, Lakshmi said that she dated a 23-year-old "charming and handsome" college student when she was 16, who would "flirt" with her at her part-time retail job at a mall in Los Angeles. But just a few months into the relationship, Lakshmi said that he sexually assaulted her while she was asleep."When we went out, he would park the car and come in and sit on our couch and talk to my mother," she recalled in the piece. "He never brought me home late on a school night. We were intimate to a point, but he knew that I was a virgin and ...

Luis Gerardo Mendez to star in 'Charlie's Angels' reboot

Mexican actor Luis Gerardo Mendez is all set to join Kristen Stewart and Elizabeth Banks in Sony's new 'Charlie's Angels' movie.Continuing his English-language hot streak, Mendez will play a character named The Saint, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Directed by Elizabeth Banks, the new story will take the female-fronted detective-agency premise of the original 1976-81 TV series and 2000 and 2003 movies global, with the Townsend Agency, now a security and intelligence service that has teams around the world. The movie will majorly focus on one of those teams and the next generation of Angels.The director will also be in front of the camera, playing the role of Bosley, the owner of the detective agency, Charlie Townsend.Also starring Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska and Patrick Stewart, the flick will hit theaters on September 27, 2019..

'The Final Wish', 'Amityville Murders' to premiere at Screamfest

The Screamfest Horror Film Festival is all set to world premiere its ambassador, Lin Shaye's supernatural horror films, including 'The Final Wish,' and 'Amityville Murders'.Known to be America's largest and longest running horror film festival, it will give the first look to 'Amityville Murders', starring John Robinson and Chelsea Ricketts, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The movie goes beyond the story of the Lutz family and the house depicted in the Amityville Horror films.The fest also booked a world bow for the Swedish horror movie, ' Draug', which is directed by Klas Persson and Karin Engman, and a North American premiere for the Israeli mystery 'The Golem', directed by Doron and Yoav Paz.Screamfest will run from October 9 to 18 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood..

'On the Basis of Sex' to open at AFI Fest

American director Mimi Leder's directorial based on the life of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will premiere at the opening night of the 32nd edition of the American Film Institute (AFI) Fest.Titled 'On the Basis of Sex', the biopic stars Felicity Jones as Ginsburg. The film recounts the early career of the Supreme Court Justice and also stars Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny, Sam Waterston and Kathy Bates, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The film also boasts AFI credentials since Leder was a member of the AFI class of 1973. Its screenplay is written by Daniel Stiepleman.The film will hit the theaters on December 25.AFI Fest will run from November 8 to 15 at the TCL Chinese Theatre, the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre, and The Hollywood Roosevelt.

Don't think of my work as business anymore: Saif Ali Khan

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film 'Baazaar' has said that he doesn't think of his work as a business anymore.

Feel lucky to be a part of Saina Nehwal biopic: Shraddha Kapoor

Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who is gearing up for her forthcoming film based on the life of Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, has said she feels lucky to be part of the film of an athlete who won the bronze for the country in 2012 London Olympics.

We need less corruption and scams, says Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan, who is all geared up for the release of his forthcoming film 'Baazaar,' says "we need less corruption and scams in the country."

Raghu Ram excited about Season 3 of 'A.I.SHA'

Actor-producer Raghu Ram promises thrice the action, emotion and drama in the third season of sci-fi thriller franchise "A.I.SHA", which he has produced with his brother Rajiv Laxman for digital media platform Arre.

A benchmark will be set: Vijay Deverakonda on 'Nota'

After the success of "Geetha Govindham", Vijay Deverakonda will next be seen in political thriller film "Nota". The actor expects the film to set a benchmark and wants every politician to watch it.

Malayalam film's makers promise entire revenue for flood relief

The makers of a new film "Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar", to be released in 100 theatres on October 5, have pledged the entire revenue towards flood relief operations.

I'm a better actor today: Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan said Tuesday he is enjoying the current phase in his career and the actor feels he is getting "better" at his job with time. Fresh off the success and critical acclaim of "Sacred Games", the actor said he is "learning new things" today. "I feel, as an actor, I am better than ever and more interested than I have ever been. I am getting better every day. I am enjoying the growth," Saif, who will reprise his role of good cop Sartaj Singh in the Netflix series second season, said. The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of his next feature, "Baazaar". Saif said he does not view his work from a business angle anymore, where he would do films to make money. "By the grace of God, I feel secure. I want to choose exciting roles. I want to challenge myself. It's such a great time in the movies. "The kind of roles that one is offered are so different from what they used to be. We are looking at the future, we are pushing boundaries. It's nice to reinvent," he added. Directed ..

Gautam Chintamani pens authorised biography of Nouf Marwaai

An authorised biography of Nouf Marwaai, the first certified Yogacharini in Saudi Arabia, written by well-known film historian and writer Gautam Chintamani, has been acquired by Westland publications.

Guillermo del Toro prefers 'Better Call Saul' over 'Breaking Bad'

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro has said that he likes "Better Call Saul" more than parent show "Breaking Bad". Taking to Twitter, del Toro, 53, praised the new season of "Better Call Saul" which he said is "more poignant". "A small reflection in the middle of 'Better Call Saul' (BCS) new season: I like it even more than Breaking Bad (BB), not to be a contrarian but because the evident stakes seem smaller but the moral downfall strike me as deeper, more poignant..." he wrote. "With Walter White (who turns Black) you were tracking a massive downfall/transformation. BCS takes you by the hand as Jimmy becomes Saul Goodman (No Good in him) in small painful tumbles," he said in another tweet. The director also offered "an equation" about the plots and stories of the two shows. "There is an equation that most screenplay writers will understand and makes the difference between BB and BCS: Less plot, more story. Plot is rhythm, story is melody," he said. "Breaking Bad", featuring ...

Comic book 'Chacha Chaudhary' in animated series

Well-known Indian comic book 'Chacha Chaudhary' created by the renowned cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma would be recreated into an animated series by Toonz Media Group in collaboration with Pran's Features. Toonz will also be the worldwide distribution company of Chacha Choudhary series with 'Zamoza Brands' on board to handle Licensing and Merchandizing rights, a company release said here Tuesday. The series will be in English with 26 episodes of 22 minutes each which will be broadcast in national and international platforms. The bestseller comic of Pran's Features dates back to the 1960's and Toonz media was ready to take it to the next level through an animated series, Toonz Media Group Chief Executive Officer P Jayakumar said. Pran Features CEO Nikhil Pran said "Our readers who have loved reading Chacha Chaudhary comics since 1960 will now be able to enjoy the animation series.