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Manoj Bajpai shoots for web series in J-K airport

A scene from a web series was shot Friday at Srinagar airport, a first for the high-security facility in over three decades, an official said. The web series, "The Family Man", features Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpai. According to director of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Akash Deep Mathur, this was first time in 35 years a filming took place here. He said it passed off well and all those present at the airport enjoyed. The series is being extensively shot in the Kashmir Valley.

Thumri festival kicks off, renowned vocalists mesmerise

A three-day festival celebrating the Thumri musical form kicked off at the Kamani Auditorium here on Friday with performances by celebrated classical musicians like Shubha Mudgal and duo Rajan Sajan Misra scheduled.

'Mitron': A predictably formulaic love story (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)

Film: "Mitron"; Director: Nitin Kakkar; Cast: Kritika Kamra, Jackky Bhagnani, Prateik Babbar, Prateek Gandhi, Neeraj Sood, Shivam Parekh; Rating: **1/2

'Jungle Cruise' shooting finally wrapped up

The shooting of the upcoming Hollywood adventure film 'Jungle Cruise' has finally come to an end.Wrestler turned Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson took to his Instagram to announce it and wrote,"Soul.. she's got it. As our production of the epic Disney's JUNGLE CRUISE comes to an end - I'm a lucky SOB to have the incomparable one, Emily Blunt as my partner in crime, doin' time on this boundless & wild journey."He further added that he had "the adventure of a lifetime" while shooting the film.The movie, based on the classic theme park attraction, is helmed by filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra of 'The Shallows' fame.The flick is set in an Amazonian backdrop where the characters will be on a quest for a tree, believed to possess healing powers.

I want to take my last breath on stage: Ankit Tiwari

Singer Ankit Tiwari, who has composed jingles and delivered hit songs for movies like "Aashiqui 2" and "Roy", wishes to take his last breath on a musical stage.

Kriti Sanon wraps up 'Luka Chuppi' shoot

Actress Kriti Sanon has completed shooting for her upcoming romantic comedy film "Luka Chuppi".

Sayantani roped in for 'KarnSangini'

Actress Sayantani Ghosh will play Kunti, Karn's mother, in the upcoming show "KarnSangini".

We take electricity, water facilities for granted: Divyendu Sharma

Actor Divyendu Sharma, who will soon be seen in "Batti Gul Meter Chalu", says people living in urban areas take the facilities of water and electricity for granted.

Ankit Bhatia joins 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein'

Actor Ankit Bhatia, who featured in the web series "Still About Section 377", has bagged a role in the TV show "Ye Hai Mohabbatein".

French drama presents India sans the cliches

French director Mia Hansen- Love's "Maya", one of three India-set titles in the Special Presentations selection of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival, provides a genteel, non-judgmental, understated view of the country, shunning the cliches that the western cinematic gaze on the subcontinent often falls prey to. Filmed primarily in Goa, "Maya" tells the story of a restorative trip to India that a French war correspondent undertakes after being released from several months of captivity in Syria. The film, also shot on location in Kolkata, Mumbai and Hampi, isn't big on plot and draws its strength from Hansen-Love's ability to funnel emotion into little gestures and subtle human exchanges. Steering clear of the chaos, squalor and poverty of the land and focusing on real people grappling with believable life issues, "Maya" is a delicate little film that probes an unlikely relationship that develops between the 32-year-old war reporter Gabriel Dahan, played by Roman Kolinka, and

Urdu edition of PM's book 'Exam Warriors' to be launched Saturday

The Urdu version of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book 'Exam Warriors' will be launched on Saturday in the presence of senior ministers and Bollywood stars, organisers of the event said. The book written by the prime minister focusses on 25 mantras for parents and students to cope with stress during examinations. The Urdu version of 'Exam Warriors' will be launched in the presence of Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, film actor Rishi Kapoor, producer-director-writer Muzaffar Ali and film actor Annu Kapoor among others, the organisers said. The programme is being organised by the India Islamic Cultural Centre at the the Ambedkar International Centre here. In the book, the prime minister has also talked about some yoga exercises and the importance of the quality of sleep required for students to beat the examination stress.

Lil Wayne attempted suicide when he was 12

Rapper Lil Wayne revealed that he tried to take his life when he was 12 years old.

'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' to return in 2019

Popular quiz show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" is returning to the small screen with its new season in 2019.

I still feel people don't know me: Taapsee Pannu

With back-to-back releases, Taapsee Pannu may be on her way to becoming one of the most popular young stars but the actor says she still feels people "don't know" her. The 31-year-old actor, who has made a mark with her performances in "Pink", "Mulk" and her latest release "Manmarziyaan", does not fear that there is over exposure on her part. "I don't think I'm at that stage of my career where it's okay if I do one or two films a year. Honestly, till the time each and every movie-goer knows about me, I will not stop doing multiple films a year. I still have the feeling that people don't really know me," Taapsee told PTI in an interview. The actor says once she will be able to create her own audience, she will start being more selective in her choices. "I couldn't have said no to any film post 'Pink. I don't regret a single decision of mine. Even if I made mistakes they helped me evolve. Post 'Pink', I don't have any film which I can pick out from my filmography and say 'It would have

It's upsetting to read about allegations against woody Allen, says Jesse Eisenberg

Actor Jesse Eisenberg has said it was "upsetting" for him to read about the allegations against veteran filmmaker Woody Allen, who he believes "changed" his life. In an interview with The Guardian, the 34-year-old actor, who worked with the filmmaker on the movies "To Rome with Love" and "Cafe Society", said the allegations against Allen exists in the "greyer area" and he feels torn by it. "As for Woody Allen, I was 16 years old when I discovered him. I've read everything he's written, I've watched everything he's made. He's changed my life more than any other creative inspiration," Eisenberg said. "And so when I read about something like this, it's upsetting to me and I don't know what to think, because it exists in a greyer area than a lot of the other allegations. So I don't want to say anything specific about that, but I'll just say that those two things are on my mind, my extra-curricular work and also honouring somebody's feelings who has been hurt," he added. Dylan, the adopted

Radhika Apte is 'Rajkummar Rao' of 2018: Motwane

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane says actress Radhika Apte is the "Rajkummar Rao" of this year, given the number and variety of her projects.

Thrillers project your fears on screen: Sriram Raghvan

In Sriram Raghavan's world, improbability is just a plot point. The director, who has given timeless thrillers such as "Ek Haseena Thi", "Johnny Gaddar" and "Badlapur" to Hindi cinema, is back with another mystery in "Andhadhun", where a blind pianist is at the centre of a murder. Raghavan says he is attracted to such stories because it is fascinating to de-construct the psyche of a person in a pickle. "People often get caught in situations or do something that they regret for the rest of their lives. What happens and how you try to cover up is the story. These are not career criminals. I relate to it because there is this possibility that it can happen to anyone. "We all are scared of bad things... So when you are watching a film, you see your fears on the screen. You have this thought 'Thank God, it is happening to someone else'," the director told PTI in an interview. It was a long brewing idea that finally took shape in "Andhadhun", which features Ayushmann Khurrana as the blind ..

Abstract works bring alive viewers' perceptions

Different people interpreting and emoting to her art in varied ways is what intrigues contemporary artist Sahaya Sharma, whose solo painting exhibition opened at the Alliance Francaise here on Friday.

Fans removed from Dua Lipa's Shanghai concert for 'waving LGBT flags'

Many people were forcefully removed by security during singer Dua Lipa's concert in Shanghai. According to Independent, the police crackdown followed after some people waved pro-LGBT flags. Videos from the gig, available on social media, showed staff security dragging fans out of the crowd while the "New Rules" singer was performing on stage. The 23-year-old singer addressed the incident on Twitter, saying she was "proud" of her fans. "I will stand by you all for your love and beliefs and I am proud and grateful that you felt safe enough to show your pride at my show. "What you did takes a lot of bravery. I always want my music to bring strength, hope and unity. I was horrified by what happened and I send love to all my fans involved," Lipa wrote. The singer also said she would return to China "when the time is right" and hopes to see "a room full of rainbows". Although homosexuality is not illegal in China after the country decriminalised it in 1997, there are still no laws to deal ..

Live Quiz platforms- taking over India's internet

From being live on the Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat, netizens are now exploring a new kind of live platform 'live quiz apps'.These platforms bring live quiz shows, and keeps the audience engaged.They not only allow people to test their grey matter while trying to answer interesting questions but comment and interact with other players and hosts.Here are some Quiz apps that are gaining popularity:LiveMe's QuizbizQuizBiz has been developed by Cheetah Mobiles (known for popular utility apps like Clean Master, CM Security and Battery Doctor) and is available for playing on Live.me (a live broadcasting app). The quiz is held daily at 9 pm and the cash prize ranges between $200 and $10,000; on weekends, the show is hosted by popular celebrities like TV actor Gaurav Gera.Loco QuizThe format of Loco is simple: It invites users to play a quiz in real time and lets them earn "real cash" if they answer all 10 questions correctly. The quiz takes place twice (1:30 pm and 10 pm) on weekdays, and