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Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passes away at 64
Renowned filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi died Sunday morning at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here, a family member said. She was 64. Lajmi was suffering from a chronic kidney disease and liver failure. "She passed away at the (Kokilaben Dhirubhai) Ambani hospital at 4.30 am. She was suffering from a chronic kidney disease and liver failure. "She was on dialysis. She has been in and out of the hospital for three years. The last rites will be possibly conducted today," her brother Dev Lajmi told PTI. Lajmi, a director, producer and screenwriter, was known for working on real subjects. Her films often had a woman at the centre. Some of her popular films include "Rudaali", "Daman", "Darmiyaan". Lajmi's last movie as a director was "Chingaari" in 2006, based on a novel "The Prostitute and the Postman" by Bhupen Hazarika, who was her partner.
Sehban can't survive without hitting the gym
Actor Sehban Azim doesn't think he can survive a day without sweating it out in a gym.
Taissa Farmiga's horror tale
Actress Taissa Farmiga says she gets scared easily, and that helps her portray roles in horror films.
Culture binds countries together: Zila Khan
A firm believer that culture connects countries and people across continents, India's well-known Sufi singer Zila Khan wants to leave a legacy of 15-20 musicians of at least her calibre who will perform globally, showcasing India's soft power. "Culture is such an important bridge for every kind of country to be tied together. We all feel that politics and economy can change, but culture is one thing that remains the same. It is built on a very, very solid foundation, which stays and sustains itself," she told PTI in a recent interview. Daughter of sitar maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan, Kolkata-born Zila was in Washington DC this week to perform as part of the "India@70" celebrations organised by the Indian Embassy here. She also delivered mesmerising performances in Houston and New York. As such, Zila passionately argues that "it is important to feel that (culture) in your music". This is the reason why, she explained, she set musicians from across the world -- the US, Egypt, Africa, and ..
I tell Taylor everything: Selena Gomez
American singer Selena Gomez and her longtime best friend and singer Taylor Swift have never failed to surprise their fans with their BFF goals.Recently, during an Instagram Live video, Gomez had nothing but kind words to say about her 28-year-old pal.Responding to a question on Taylor, the 'Back to You' singer said, "How's Taylor? Taylor's awesome. I love her. She is amazing. I talked to her today. She is literally like my big sister, I tell her everything.""She is so smart it freaks me out," she added.Hours earlier, Gomez also shared a post from the 'Delicate' singer's Instagram Story, featuring Swift's father's quote of the film: 'BEST MOVIE. LOVED IT.' Adding her own thoughts to the image, Gomez also wrote, 'SAME!!!'Swift and Gomez, who met at a Jonas Brothers concert, have developed a special and lasting friendship over the years.
Will Cardi B, Nicki Minaj take their feud on road in Milan?
After their infamous fight, American rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have once again found themselves in the same city.Cardi showed up in Milan for Fashion Week today whereas Nicki arrived three days ago, confirmed TMZ.The 'Barbie Dreams' rapper attended fashion shows for Fendi and Diesel. She most recently stepped out for Versace's fashion show, where she was spotted with singer Rita Ora in the front row.Meanwhile, the 'I Like It' rapper came to Milan to support her sister Hennessy Carolina, who walked the runway during the Philipp Plein show.The long-running feud between the star rappers turned physical as the two were involved in a heated altercation during the Harper's Bazaar Icon party at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW).The 'I Like It' singer threw her red shoe at Minaj and yelled that people were talking about her daughter.
Pete Davidson just copied Ariana's tattoo
Actor and comedian Pete Davidson just added another one to his ever-growing collection of tattoos, and this one is copied from his fiancee and singer Ariana Grande.The body art, Mille tendresse, is tattooed in a small italic font at the back of the couple's necks, and is an expression made famous by the 1961 film, 'Breakfast At Tiffanys', confirmed TMZ.The phrase means a thousand tendernesses. Audrey Hepburn, a character from the movie blurts out, saying, "Bless you, darling Fred. Please forgive the other night. You were an angel about the whole thing. Mille tendresse."The 25-year-old singer got the tattoo back in 2014, but Pete has only recently added it to his abundant collection of inkings.The couple made headlines after getting engaged in June, less than a month after it was publicly revealed, via an Instagram post, that they were dating.
'Kingsman 3' to release in 2019
The makers of the third installment of 'Kingsman' are all set to release the movie on November 9, 2019.Based on the comic book series of the same name, the flick will be written and directed by Matthew Vaughn, who was also the helmer of the two previous films in the franchise, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The first film in the series, 'Kingsman: The Secret Service', which was also a box office hit, introduced viewers to a spy organisation operating out of a Savile Row menswear shop. One of these spies, Harry Hart (Colin Firth) took the young, small-time criminal Gary "Eggsy" Unwin (Taron Egerton) under his wing and made him a Kingsman-in-training.The second film--'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' added Julianne Moore as the villainous head of the world's leading drug cartel, who blackmails the United States president into legalizing addictive drugs.Channing Tatum, Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal, and Jeff Bridges also joined the cast of the second film.
Sikandar's happy to get chance to try different things
Actor Sikandar Kher has three films in his kitty and he is simply happy to be able to do different things.
Bieber, Hailey Baldwin share steamy kiss
Engaged star couple Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin shared a steamy kiss on a luxury yacht in Italy.
Kenya Court lifts ban on lesbian film 'Rafiki'
A Kenyan High Court has temporarily lifted the ban on a lesbian love story titled 'Rafiki', thus giving the movie a chance to qualify for the 'foreign language film' category at the 91st Oscars.Judge Wilfrida Okwany recently ruled that the film can be screened until September 30 to make it eligible for Oscars, reported The Hollywood Reporter."I am not convinced that Kenya is such a weak society that it cannot handle a gay theme. There are Kenyans who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy today," she said in her decision. It will be given an over-18 rating.The flick had premiered in the Cannes Film Festival this year and had been banned by the country's film classification board for promoting homosexuality, which is illegal in the country.After the ruling, the board still stood firmly in opposition to the film and released a statement, saying that the film is "an attempt to normalize homosexuality" and calling the decision as "air conditioning hell.""It is a sad moment and .
France selects 'Memoir of War' for 91st Oscars
France has officially selected 'Memoir of War' as its entry for the 'foreign language film' category at 91st Oscars.Directed by Emmanuel Finkiel, 'Memoir of War' is a World War II drama, which stars Melanie Thierry and Benjamin Biolay, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The flick is an adaptation of Marguerite Duras' semi-autobiographical novel titled 'The War: A Memoir'.The Music Box Films acquired U.S. rights of the movie in February, after it had opened in the theatres across France on January 24, reported Variety.The story is set in June 1944, when France was still under German occupation. It follows Marguerite, a young writer back then, who agrees to a series of secret meetings with Nazi collaborator Rabier. In exchange of which, she receives information about her husband's whereabouts, Robert Antelme, who was a writer and major figure of the Resistance who had been detained and sent to the Dachau concentration camp.Finkiel's other credits include 'A Decent Man', 'Voyages' and ...
Noah doesn't know who released her music video with ex-boyfriend
American singer Noah Cyrus, commenting on her latest music video 'Live or Die', said that she did not put the music video out.Talking about the music video featuring Lil Xan, Noah said that she woke up one day and the video was on YouTube, E News reported.The video was released after the two went through a messy, and super awkward public breakup on social media. In the clip of the song, the two can be seen embracing each other and getting all hot and intense.Talking about her breakup with Xan, she said that there are so many emotions in losing somebody that you spent so much time with.In September, in his Instagram story, Xan had revealed that their relationship was set up by Columbia Records, to which Noah replied by writing, "First and foremost: this relationship was not set up by Columbia records. To say that is a joke. It started when I got a DM from Diego and he asked me to hang out." The two even blamed each other of cheating.On the work front, Noah is looking forward to hitting
Vicky Kaushal shares throwback picture from his audition days
Rising star of Bollywood Vicky Kaushal has shared a throwback picture from his struggling days and he looks unrecognizable.The 'Manmarziyaan' star took to his Instagram page to share the snap from his audition days. The caption reads, "Once upon a time, when I would say "Sir, am I fit for the audition?" even in my sleep. God has been kind in my journey so far. Also, I have grown an inch taller since then, don't know if this is even possible after a certain age."Vicky_sep22.jpgIn the picture, Kausal can be seen wearing a printed white t-shirt with a bag pack on his back and holding a slate with his work details scribbled on it.Vicky Kausal, whose past credits include box office hits like Sanju, Raazi, and Manmarziyaan, is on his way to registering his name in the Bollywood A-list. His role in Netflix's anthology film 'Lust Stories' was also appreciated by audience and critics alike.
Alec Baldwin will return on 'SNL' as Trump
American actor Alec Baldwin is all set to return as President Donald Trump in the 44th season of 'Saturday Night Live'.The actor recently revealed the news during the 'Origins' podcast with author James Andrew Miller, reported Variety."Trump is insane. I think most people know, the guy - he is insane. We have a man who is president who is insane. You can't go far enough with this idiot. You can't go far enough. You can't go far enough," said Baldwin.Lorne Michaels, who is the executive producer of 'SNL', told Miller that he was glad to have Baldwin back."I think there is probably no other actor who is looking to take that and follow Alec. And I think, for a new cast member to come in and try that would be a really tough thing to do," said Michaels.Baldwin's return has been in doubt due to the comments he made during SNL's Season 43. The actor, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in March, had said, "Every time I do it now, it's like agony. Agony. I can't,"Trump replied back to
Kenan Thompson to star in Single-Dad Comedy series
American actor Kenan Thompson will be seen in a comedy series titled 'Saving Larry'.The 'Saturday Night Live' star will be seen playing a dad who has to be both mother and father to his kids after his wife passes away and he has to do everything with his father-in-law hovering over him, reported Variety.Thompson will also be the executive producer for the series. Jackie Clarke is the writer and also the executive producer alongside Lorne Michaels and Andrew Singer. Universal Television will produce with Michael's Broadway Video.Thompson recently broke the record as the longest-serving cast member for SNL's show. He first joined the show in 2003 and was recently nominated for his first-ever acting Emmy nomination in the 'supporting actor in a comedy' category.Thompson along with Chriss Redd, Will Stephen and Eli Brueggemann won the Emmy award this year for original music and lyrics for their song titled 'Come Back Barack'.Thompson's other television credits include the Nickelodeon ...
Cyrus Sahukar looks forward to 'Elovator Pitch'
Actor-TV presenter Cyrus Sahukar is excited to host "Elovator Pitch", and calls it a fun show with a fresh concept.
Ekta Kapoor thankful to original team of 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'
Film and television producer Ekta Kapoor is excited to begin another chapter of love saga "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" on the small screen, but says she will always cherish the contribution of the team behind the first part.
Ayushmann's 'warrior princess' detected with pre-invasive breast cancer
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana's wife Tahira Kashyap revealed on Saturday that she was detected with pre-invasive breast cancer.
PGI's new campaign celebrates the #DaughtersOfToday
Society is constantly evolving and progressing. The expectations we have of each other, the way we relate to one another, we find often ourselves in a state of evolution.At the centre of this is the daughter of today. She's modern, independent and strong-willed, who in her own unique way, will make the choices she needs to so she can always be the best version of herself and redefine the world around her.Platinum Evara in its Daughter's Day campaign celebrates this new-age daughter and pays tribute to her rare qualities that drive her to make these rare choices.One such daughter is captured in a lead film that will go live on digital platforms of YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and the like, from 22nd Sept 2018. This daughter is a perfect example of a daughter of today - secure, spirited, confident.Even when her choices are rare or difficult, this confidence holds good. No wonder she has commanded the respect of her new family with her actions and demeanor, as she redefines the ...