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'Bangalore Days' deserves a Hindi remake: Siddharth Roy Kapur
Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur thinks the 2014 Malayalam film "Bangalore Days" deserves a Hindi remake.
Lyricist Prashant Ingole upset over co-writing credits for 'Pal'
Lyricist Prashant Ingole, known for his work in hit films like "Bajirao Mastani" and "Mary Kom", says he is "hurt and disheartened" as the makers of "Jalebi - The Everlasting Taste of Love" got another lyricist to co-write a part of the forthcoming film's song "Pal".
Lebanon picks 'Capharnum' for 91st Oscars
Lebanon has officially picked 'Capharnaum' as its entry for the 'foreign language film' category at the 91st Oscars.The movie, which is directed by Nadine Labaki, is a story about a child who happens to file a lawsuit against his parents, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The movie won the jury prize after its premiere at the Cannes film festival.'Capharnaum' is the nation's 15th entry in the 'foreign language film' category.The middle-eastern nation submitted their first film 'Promise of Love' at the Oscars under the said category back in 1978. But it failed to receive any nomination.'The Insult' directed by Ziad Doueiri was the first ever Lebanese film to be nominated at the 90th Academy Awards.Thailand chose 'Malila: The Farewell Flower' and Indonesia picked 'Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts' to be submitted under the same category.
A 'Sholay' replay: Asrani reanimates classic act for theatre
Fan or not, most cinelovers remember veteran actor-comedian Govardhan Asrani for his "Jailor" scene in the 1975 hit "Sholay". A reenactment of it in his play "Makhichoos" comes after almost 43 years, reminding us why the thespian is loved both on screen and stage.
Sonam Kapoor celebrates 4 years of 'Khoobsurat'
Celebrating four years of her 2014 comedy-drama 'Khoobsurat', Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has said that the film was truly an 'unforgettable experience' for her.Reminiscing her character of Mili, a quirky physiotherapist who falls in love with the young prince, played by Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, Sonam shared a 42 seconds clip of the behind the scenes fun and laughter she had while filming.In the video, the 'Neerja' actor can be seen fooling around with her co-actors Kirron Kher and Fawad Khan as the trio poses for pictures in between the shots on the sets of the film.'Khoobsurat' revolved around Mili Chakravarty (Sonam) a professional physiotherapist, who works for a royal family, but their cold demeanor troubles her. Soon, she discovers the reason behind their behavior and falls in love with the young prince, Vikram Singh Rathore (Fawad).Directed by Shashanka Ghosh and produced by Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Siddharth Roy Kapur, the film also starred Ratna Pathak and Aamir
Priyanka Chopra's Assamese film to release on October 26
Jahnu Barua directorial "Bhoga Khirikee", the first Assamese movie to be produced by Priyanka Chopra's banner, will release on October 26.
When Badshah left everything for Arjun Kapoor
Rapper Badshah, who was busy with his album "ONE" (Original Never Ends), says that he "dropped everything" to do a song for Arjun Kapoor's film.
Academy reveals Nicholl screenwriting fellowships winners
The Academy has awarded five screenwriters with the 2018 Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting competition.
'Love Sonia' inspires man to help trafficked girls monetarily
After watching "Love Sonia", a film that delves into the global problem of the flesh trade, a person from Mumbai donated Rs 8 lakh for helping trafficked girls.
'Crazy Rich Asians' to release in India on September 21
After much dilly-dallying and an announcement that "Crazy Rich Asians" will not release in India, the Jon M. Chu directorial has finally secured a release date in India.
Have learnt to put my foot down when needed: Remo after 'Race 3'
Salman Khan-starrer "Race 3" minted money at the box office, but its commercial success failed to make Remo D'Souza's creative mind happy, leaving him scarred by the criticism and trolls against the movie.
Ken Jeong to star in 'Occupation: Rainfall'
South Korean-American actor Ken Jeong has bagged a role in Australian science fiction film titled "Occupation: Rainfall".
Loki, Scarlet Witch to get own series
Loki and the Scarlet Witch, along with other beloved Marvel superheroes who are yet to appear in their own standalone movies, will reportedly feature in a series that will go live on Disney streaming service.
SIFFCY's fourth edition in December to focus on German cinema
Smile Foundation NGO is going to launch the fourth edition of its Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY) from December 10-16.
Movies are a huge part of my life: Bradley Cooper
Actor Bradley Cooper says movies have been a huge influence in his life, sometimes healing him and sometimes providing him the energy to go on.
Assamese musician returns to Telugu filmdom
After singing songs for the 2010 Telugu film "Kalavar King", Assamese musician Joi Barua is back to the south film industry, this time as a composer for Ayodhya Kumar Krishnamsetty's directorial "24 Kisses".
Stardom can add pressure on you: Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao's "Stree" has broken records and crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office but the actor says he does not think he has achieved a "star" status in Bollywood. The actor is on a golden run, especially since 2017, with his film garnering not only audience's love but also box office points. "I just don't think about stardom, I have never thought about it that way. I like working, I love my job, and that's what I do. I can't work under pressure, all these things can add pressure. For me, it is my job and I strive to do it in the best way possible," Rajkummar told reporters. The actor was speaking at the success bash of "Stree" last night. Rajkummar said he was humbled by the response the horror-comedy received, though he never gets caught up in numbers game. "I don't really think about the box office but I want my films to do well. I knew that we've made a good film. However, none of us expected the film to do so well at the box office, and that it is still running ...
Producing any film never easy: Siddharth Roy Kapur
Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, who is backing an upcoming movie on the life of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma, says producing a film -- irrespective of its genre -- is never an easy task.
Jessica Simpson expecting third child with husband Eric Johnson
Singer Jessica Simpson has announced that she will be soon welcoming her third child with husband Eric Johnson. The 38-year-old musician shared a photo on Instagram where she is flaunting her baby bump, captioning it "My Baby Love". The singer also posted two baby reveal images featuring her children, Maxwell, six, and Ace, five, carrying big black balloons that they popped to reveal small, pink balloons, symbolizing a baby girl. "This little baby girl will make us a family of five. We couldn't be happier to announce this precious blessing of life," Simpson wrote. The singer gave birth to their firstborn back in 2012 and a year later she welcomed her second child. After getting engaged in 2010, she and Johnson tied the knot in July 2014.
Introducing Fatima Sana as 'Thug' Zafira
After revealing the look of megastar Amitabh Bachchan in 'Thugs of Hindostan', Aamir Khan has now treated the audience with the look of another thug- Zafira.Played by Fatima Sana Shaikh, Zafira is fiery and stunning at the same time. Her character is an extremely talented fighter who specialises in combat by bow and arrow."The warrior thug! Iskey nishane se bach ke raho!!!" tweeted Khan, alongside a 25 seconds clip unveiling the 'Dangal' star's official look. Donning the look of a warrior with a bow and arrow, Fatima is set to bring freshness and vigor on the silver screen.The film is set to treat the audience with an exciting, visually stunning, cinematic experience on the big screen.'Thugs of Hindostan' 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 Hindustan or Hindostan) during the early 19th century.The film - which also stars Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh, ..