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'Hichki' sets to premiere in China on October 12
Bollywood star Rani Mukerji's critically-acclaimed film "Hichki" is set to release in China on October 12. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the film has been titled "Teacher with Hiccup" for the release in the neighbouring country. The Yash Raj Films project, produced by Maneesh Sharma, is a story of an aspiring teacher played by Rani, who suffers from Tourette syndrome. The actor is excited how social dramas from India are finding a connect with audiences in China. "It's truly amazing when films can cross over to different cultures and languages because of its universal story. 'Hichki' is a reflection of society, a reflection of how we all have weaknesses and we need to overcome them to make the world a better place. "Social dramas find a connect with audiences in China and I am hopeful that my film with resonate with everyone especially the teachers, students and parents," she said in a statement. China has emerged as a huge market for Indian films after the spectacular success of .
Kartik Aaryan to turn showstopper
Actor Kartik Aaryan, who was chosen as brand ambassador for fashion brand Mufti earlier this year, will now turn showstopper for its first fashion show on Saturday.
Association hails WB govt notification on Bengali films
The Eastern India Motion Picture Association (EIMPA) has hailed the notification by West Bengal government to mandatorily screen one Bengali film for a minimum of 120 days in a year. It also welcomed the state's decision to slash tariff for projection of Bengali films and observed that the twin moves would help the industry ahead of Durga Puja. "The decision to reduce tariff for digital projection of Bengali films from Rs 18,000 to Rs 7,000 will help small- and medium-level producers," EIMPA chairperson Piya Sengupta said, adding that six Bengali films have been lined up for release, this Durga Puja. An order issued by Governor K N Tripathi earlier in the month said, "In every cinema hall and in at least one screen of every multiplex situated in the state, 120 prime time show/screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year... with at least one show per day for minimum of 120 days in aggregate during the year." Information and Cultural Affairs ...
Lady Gaga a friend for life: Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper says he has found a "friend for life" in his "A Star is Born" co-star, Lady Gaga. The 43-year-old actor, who is making his directorial debut with the film, said other than the experience, his biggest takeaway from the movie is the relationship he now shares with the singer. "I made a friend for life. As great as this movie was the thing that I think I'll take away forever is the relationship I have with her because she is an incredible person. I'm very lucky to have worked with her," Cooper told People magazine. The Oscar-nominated actor recalled meeting Gaga, who is making her feature film debut, at her home and ended up bonding over a meal. "That was absolutely insane... The only reason I had the courage is because she made me feel so comfortable," he said. Cooper stars in the film, which is being considered an Oscar frontrunner, as Jackson Maine, a rocker struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction who falls in love with his musical protege Ally (played by ...
Abeer worried about his acting prospects after 'Mere Sai'
Actor Abeer Soofi, who essays the role of Sai Baba in "Mere Sai", says he is worried about his "acting prospects" after the TV show concludes.
Ben Affleck completes one month in rehab
Ben Affleck has completed 30 days in rehab and is "committed to getting better". The 46-year-old actor, who is battling alcohol addiction, went back into a rehabilitation facility at the insistence of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner on August 22. An insider told E! News, Affleck will be "staying longer" in the facility as the "Peppermint" star's intervention "really made an impact" on him. "He is trying very hard to work on himself and get to the root of his addiction," the source said. The insider added the "Gone Girl" star wants to get better. This is his third stay in rehab over a span of 17 years. "He has a lot of demons but he wants to understand himself and have the results be different this time. He is committed to staying longer which is a very positive development. "He is taking strides to better himself and is hopeful about the future. He is taking advantage of getting help and is happy with the way it's going," the source added. The actor recently split from "Saturday Night ...
'Sex and the City' helped people talk about their intimate lives: Sarah
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker says the "Sex and the City" franchise enabled people to talk about their intimate lives, who they authentically are and how they choose to live sexually.
Chocolate City's Dicey drops visuals for 'Diceyyy'
Chocolate City record artist Shasha Alesh a.k.a. Dicey Ailes has released the visuals for his hit single 'Diceyyy.'Chocolate City boss, Jude Abaga a.k.a Mr Incredible (MI) took to his Twitter handle to intimate fans. "@DiceAiles is back!!!! This video is stupid!!!! Check it out guys!!!!! #Diceyyy.Alesh, a singer-song writer and rapper signed a contract with the record label in July 2014. He was nominated for Rookie of the Year at The Headies in 2016.In 2016, tooXclosive, a music and review website ranked his breakthrough single, 'Miracle,' third on its list of the 'Top 10 Songs for the month of October'.In 2017, tooXclusive named the 25 year-old Victoria Island born artist as one of the sixteen artists "you need to know." His singles include Fantasy, Telephone, Machinery, Miracle, Ella, Otetola and Mr Biggs.Ice Prince featured him in the song, 'Brooklyn'; Masterkraft featured him along side YCee and Ceeza in 'Olohungbo' and Yung6ix featured him in 'No Favour'.
'Tumbbad' trailer- gear up for a thrilling ride!
After treating the audience with spooky posters and a mysterious teaser, the makers of 'Tumbbad' have finally unveiled the spine-tingling trailer.Combining fantasy, action, and horror, 'Tumbbad' promises a thrilling rollercoaster ride that questions the roots of human greed while providing entertainment of the purest kind.It gives a glimpse of a mysterious place called Tumbbad and the puzzle that revolves around it. With the haunting visuals and a set up that showcases an intense horror thriller, 'Tumbbad' holds a mayhem to the treasure that is protected by a spirit.The intriguing trailer showcases the mythological tale that forms the backbone of this horror film.Touted to be a visually stunning film, 'Tumbbad' has been receiving accolades even before ite release. The ambitious project has been a six-long-year journey for actor Sohum Shah, while producer Aanand L Rai describes the film as a genre-defining one.It was the first ever Indian film to open the prestigious Venice ...
You can now visit 'Game of Thrones' sets!
Good news for Game of Thrones fans! You can now visit the sets of your beloved fantasy-drama series.According to a new announcement from the network, HBO is commemorating a decade of filming in Northern Ireland by opening up sites featured in the show to the public as attractions, reported E! News.With breathtaking sets, costumes, props, weapons, and models as well as digital content, be prepared for an unforgettable experience!"HBO is thrilled to celebrate the work of the Game of Thrones creative team and crew by preserving these locations and inviting fans to visit Northern Ireland and explore Westeros in person," Jeff Peters, Vice President of Licensing and Retail for HBO, said in a statement."We look forward to opening the gates and sharing the excitement of stepping inside these amazing sets with Game of Thrones fans from around the world. The opportunity to celebrate Northern Ireland's pivotal role in the life and legacy of the show and share its culture, beauty and warmth is ...
Saif Ali Khan is unstoppable in 'Baazaar' trailer
From a dedicated cop in 'Sacred Games' to a ruthless Gujarati businessman in 'Baazaar', Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is all set to play a money-hungy tycoon in his upcoming film.The 'Race 2' star plays the role of Shakun Kothari, who believes in 'investing money, not emotions'. With well-written dialogues and power-packed performances, the film looks promising. Apart from Saif, the film feature Radhika Apte and newcomer Rohan Vinod Mehra in lead roles.With a thick Gujarati accent, Saif aces the character to a dominant businessman who is out to nail the stock market.The much talked about film also features Chitrangada Singh in an axial role and is set against the backdrop of money, power and business and largely based on the Stock market, reportedly, inspired by 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.The crime film is directed by Gauravv K. Chawla and written by Nikkhil Advani, Aseem Arora and Parveez Sheikh.The flick is slated to hit screens on October 26 this year.
Akshay's loving post on his princess' 6th birthday
Doting dad Akshay Kumar doesn't want his daughter Nitara to "grow up just yet."To mark his "baby girl's" sixth birthday, the 'Gold' star took to social media to share an adorable picture with his little munchkin. Along with it, he shared a heartfelt caption."My Baby Girl, you have given me love I didn't know existed. Please don't grow up just yet. I'm not ready for you to swim without me. Happy 6th Birthday Princess," wrote the 51-year-old.Akshay and actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, who got married in 2001, have two children - 15-year-old Aarav and Nitara. Aarav has moved base to London to pursue his higher education.On the work front, Akshay will next be seen in 'Kesari', 'Housefull 4' and Rajinikanth starrer 2.0.
'Hichki' to release in China on October 12
Rani Mukerji-starrer "Hichki", which received a standing ovation at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), will hit the screens in China on October 12 as "Teacher with Hiccup". The actress is hopeful it will resonate with the audience there.
Sonu honoured with doctorate in Taekwondo, credits his action films
Actor Sonu Sood, who has been honoured with a doctorate degree in Taekwondo here on Tuesday, feels special that his dedication has been recognised and says he gives due credit to the slew of action films that he has starred in.
Industry no more stuck on one hero, heroine stories: Divya Dutta
National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta, who turned 41 on Tuesday, has been a part of the film industry for over two decades, and she says stories have evolved a whole lot from being centred around just one hero and heroine.
Indian comic 'Chacha Chaudhary' to be recreated as animated series
Popular cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma's creation and hugely popular Indian comic book "Chacha Chaudhary" will be recreated as an animated series, Technopark-headquartered Toonz Media announced on Tuesday.
Keira Knightley wants 'Bend it Like Beckham' sequel on lesbian romance
Actor Keira Knightley has called for a sequel to her hit film "Bend It Like Bekham", saying the follow-up would focus on the romantic relationship between its two female leads. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, the 2002 film featured Parminder Nagra, Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the lead. It follows the 18-year-old daughter of Punjabi Sikhs in London who aspires to be a football player but her conservative parents (Anupam Kher and Shaheen Khan) is against it. In an interview with Pride Source, Knightley, 33, was asked whether the original script featured a lesbian romance between Nagra's Jess and her character, Jules. "I never read that version of the script! I mean, not as far as I know. But you might have information that I don't have. No, the only version of the script that I ever read was the one that we shot, so it was as it was," the actor replied. Knightley, however, admitted that it "would've been amazing" had the film ended with Jess and Jules living happily ever ...
Being bullied in school helped Lady Gaga in 'A Star Is Born'
Lady Gaga has revealed being bullied in high school helped her with the role in the upcoming musical drama 'A Star Is Born'.In a recent interview, the 'Born This Way' hitmaker - who plays the role of a struggling singer-songwriter, Ally - talked about her role and the trust she had in co-star Bradley Cooper."Well, what's different between Ally and I is that when I decided I was going to go for it as a singer and songwriter, I just hit the ground running," Gaga told People magazine. "I was dragging my keyboard around New York and I was pounding on doors. I really believed in myself."The 32-year-old further said that Ally is not 'this way' and that she does not believe in herself at all and has given up on herself."What I had to do was go back further into my childhood, into my high school years, when I was bullied and made fun of for having big dreams. That's where I went. But I think I went further because I trusted Bradley so much - to be vulnerable, to be my authentic self," she ...
Ariana Grande may not tour for long time
American singer Ariana Grande has hinted that she might not tour for a long time.Recently, the pop star revealed that it would take quite some time before she goes on tour for her 'Sweetener' album, reported E! Online.This came after a fan excitedly wrote on Instagram, "Why buy the iPhones when you can save that money for Meet & Greet for Ariana's next tour?"To which, Grande responded in a since-deleted comment, "u gonna be saving for a looooong time."The star's team stated this was the case last week when they wrote in a statement, "Given the events of the past couple of years, Ariana is going to take some much needed time to heal and mend. She will be staying close to home and using this period to spend time with her loved ones and work on new music without deadline. She thanks her fans for their understanding."Grande has taken this break after the demise of her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller, due to an apparent overdose in Studio City, California.The singer also skipped the 2018 Emmy
Saif Ali Khan looks dapper in new 'Baazaar' poster
A fresh poster of Saif Ali Khan- Radhika Apte starrer 'Baazaar' is out and Saif is definitely stealing the show with his dapper looks.In the poster, Saif who will be playing the role of Shakun Kothari, can be seen in a formal suited avatar as he sits on a chair with the backdrop of live share prices.Unveiling the same on Twitter, Apte wrote, "Paisa, power, dhanda. Shakun Kothari, loved by some, envied by many, feared by everyone."The much talked about film also features Chitrangada Singh in an axial role and is set against the backdrop of money, power and business and largely based on the Stock market, reportedly, inspired by 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.The crime film is directed by Gauravv K. Chawla and written by Nikkhil Advani, Aseem Arora and Parveez Sheikh.The flick is slated to hit screens on October 26 this year.On the other hand, Saif will also be seen in 'Sacred Games 2' which will have him reprising his role as an honest policeman Sartaj Singh.