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Hrithik Roshan film extras booked for roaming Mumbai streets dressed as terrorists
Mumbai Police has registered a case against two persons, Balram Ginwala and Arbaaz Khan for creating panic and disrupting peace among citizens while dressed as terrorists.According to reports, Balram and Arbaaz were working in an upcoming movie starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.Anil Mahajan, a bank watchman and ex-BSF personnel, had on May 27 informed police about spotting two persons dressed as bombers roaming in Palghar.With the help of CCTV footage, police stopped the bus which the duo had boarded and found out that it was headed for a movie shoot and the suspects were side-actors.The movie's production unit in-charge has also been booked by the police besides the two actorsPolice also felicitated the security guard for his alertness.
Schwarzenegger in Stan Lee's 'Superhero Kindergarten'
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger will star as Captain Courage in Stan Lee's "Superhero Kindergarten", a new animated series aimed at pre-schoolers.
'Godfather' actor Carmine Caridi dead at 85
Actor Carmine Caridi, best known for portraying Carmine Rosato in "The Godfather: Part II", is dead. He was 85.
Arnold Schwarzenegger to lend his voice for 'Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten'
Arnold Schwarzenegger will lend his voice to the lead character in a new animated TV series, 'Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten'. He will also be the co-executive producer of the show."It is an honour and privilege to work with Genius Brands and POW! Entertainment on this new series and help carry on Stan's creative legacy by introducing this new group of superheroes to preschool children around the world," Variety quoted Schwarzenegger, as saying.He continued, "Not only does Stan Lee's 'Superhero Kindergarten' feature comedy and action, but there are many valuable lessons to be learned along the way!""Of particular pride to me is the fact that I am not only teaching kids to use their superpowers, but I am also imparting valuable lessons to kids worldwide about the importance of health, exercise, and nutrition," Schwarzenegger added.The upcoming animated series launched by Genius Brands International was one of Marvel comics creator Stan Lee's final project before death.Genius Brands .
Academy president John Bailey says India office is just an 'idea'
Academy president John Bailey clarified that setting up an office in India is just an "idea", despite local enthusiasm.Bailey's four-day visit to India began with a proposal by local authorities for the body to set up an office in the film hub of Mumbai, adding to its offices in New York and London.On Saturday, Vinod Tawde, the cultural affairs minister of Maharashtra, tweeted to welcome Bailey, along with an offer."It was an absolute pleasure to welcome John Bailey, President of the Academy Awards (#Oscars) in Mumbai, the home ground of Bollywood! India's entertainment capital has opened its doors and the government of Maharashtra has proposed to establish Oscars office in Mumbai, representing Asian film industry," Tawde tweeted.On Tuesday, Bailey sought to clarify the matter, telling The Hollywood Reporter that the "issue of opening an Academy office is something that has been talked about and tossed about in the press quite a bit since we've been here."Refuting some rumours, Bailey
'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek recovering from pancreatic cancer
Canadian-American TV personality Alex Trebek, who was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer about three months ago, seems to be recovering faster than expected.In a recent interview to People, Trebek said more than half of his tumours have already shrunk."It's kind of mind-boggling. The doctors said they hadn't seen this kind of positive result in their memory. Some of the tumours have already shrunk by more than 50 per cent," he said.However, Trebek is not fully out of danger but is certainly on the path of improvement. He still has to undergo chemotherapy sessions.Recalling the time when doctors told him about his recovery, he said, "They were tears of joy, not tears of depression.""I've got a couple of million people out there who have expressed their good thoughts, their positive energy directed towards me and their prayers," Trebek said.He continued, "I told the doctors, this has to be more than just the chemo, and they agreed it could very well be an important part of ...
Kit Harington burst into tears during final GoT reading session
Actor Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow in the popular HBO series 'Game of Thrones', revealed that like fans of the show, he, too, had a tough time bidding adieu.Concluding his eight-season run on the show was an emotional experience for Harington, who is currently undergoing treatment for "personal issues" in a wellness facility, reported People.In a recently released behind-the-scenes footage, the 32-year-old actor was seen in tears during the show's final reading session.Harington was seen overwhelmed with emotions upon learning that his character was the one to strike the fatal blow to his on-screen lover, Daenerys Targaryen ( played by Emilia Clarke), in the footage which was included in the two-hour 'GoT' documentary titled 'The Last Watch'.Since the star did not read any of the scripts before the group table read, his reaction, which included an audible gasp and a moment where he removed his glasses to wipe away tears, was totally unfiltered and candid.The final season was ...
1st song of 'Malaal' out: Meezaan Jaaferi steals the show in peppy number
Makers of 'Malaal' on Wednesday released the first song 'Aila Re' from the film, and its beats are sure to get audiences hooked in no time.Choreographer Farah Khan shared the song on Twitter while extending wishes to the cast of the film."Wishing my old friends Jaaved Jaaferi n Bela Sehgal All the very best for the debut of their kids, Meezaan Jaaferi n Sharmin Segal," she tweeted.Set in a bar named 'Bul Bul', the two-minute fourteen-second song features Meezaan shaking a leg to the tune of the song.After 'Tattad Tattad' and 'Malhari', this peppy track seems to be the typical Sanjay Leela Bhansali style song. And Meezaan is here to stay with his amazing moves and style.Vishal Dadlani's voice and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's composition go hand-in-hand with Shreyas Puranik's rap. The song is penned by Prashant Ingole.'Malaal' is the story of Shiva (Meezaan) and Astha (Sharmin), both from contrasting backgrounds who fall in love.Helmed by Mangesh Hadawale, the film will hit the screens on ..
Amazon launches Echo Show 5 device at Rs 8,999
Amazon on Wednesday announced the latest addition to its Echo Show family, the Echo Show 5 with 5.5-inch display at Rs 8,999.
South industry will help me grow: Sunny Leone
Actress Sunny Leone, who is foraying into the southern film industry with movies like "Rangeela" and "Veeramadevi", believes it will help her grow.
Don't think Ananya will go to varsity now: Chunky
"Ananya is a great student, but right now her focus is on films," says actor Chunky Panday of his daughter Ananya Panday, who has just made her Bollywood debut with the film "Student of the Year 2".
Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix engaged?
Actors Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix, it seems, may take their relationship to the next level.Mara was recently spotted wearing a large dazzling diamond ring on her engagement finger, which led to speculations in the media and social circle, speculating that the two could well be engaged, reported E! News.The actor was seen wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and a sweatshirt tied around her waist while she was running errands.Mara and Phoenix were first romantically linked in late 2016 while filming 'Mary Magdalene'. The two were reportedly seen spending some time together on and off set while shooting, including an outing on their Italian hotel's balcony where they were seen hanging out while smoking.Phoenix and Mara's friendship truly goes way back! In 2013, they proved their undeniable chemistry when they co-starred in the Oscar-nominated film 'Her'.They made their red carpet debut at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival where they were seen chatting and embracing each other when Phoenix ...
Yami Gautam, Diljit Dosanjh to team up for the first time
After impressing the audience with his stellar performance in 'Soorma', Diljit Dosanjh has been roped in for another film alongside Yami Gautam.This is the first time that the duo would be seen sharing screen space together in the yet untitled film. It will mark the directorial debut of director Aziz Mirza's son Haroun who assisted his father in films like 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman', 'Yes Boss' and 'Paheli.'"IT'S OFFICIAL... Yami Gautam and Diljit Dosanjh in Ramesh Taurani's next venture [not titled yet]... Directed by Aziz Mirza's son Haroun, who assisted his father on #RajuBanGayaGentleman, #YesBoss and #Paheli... Written by Vibha Singh and Arshad Sayed... Starts Aug 2019," film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on Twitter.The film will be written by Vibha Singh and Arshad Sayed, while the producer will be Ramesh Taurani. Further details about the storyline and the characters have been kept under wraps for now. The shooting of the film will commence in August.The Punjabi ...
Mr. India clocks 32 years, Anil Kapoor dedicates anniversary to Veeru Devgan
This day, thirty-two years ago, exactly, was special. Bollywood got one of its most iconic films of all times- Mr. India, a sci-fi which more than three decades later, still remains etched in hearts, thanks to crackling chemistry between its lead actors Sridevi and Anil Kapoor.Anil dedicated the 32nd anniversary to Veeru Devgan, the stunt director for the iconic film who passed away on Monday. Anil, who played invisible man Mr India in the movie, posted a collage of stills from the film on Twitter, with a heartfelt note."Mr. India was made iconic by its children friendly action scenes & Veeru's Midas touch. I want to dedicate its 32nd anniversary to the man who made these unforgettable moments possible," the actor tweeted."Veeru Devgan was an amazing man & I'm lucky to have worked with him. He is sorely missed," he added.[{8408025b-4f7d-4ee4-bf93-9b1c5f0743f0:intradmin/anil_mrindiaamay29.jpg}]The director of the film, Shekhar Kapur, also put out a collage and said that the
Jennifer Hudson pays tribute to Aretha Franklin at Pulitzer Prize ceremony
American singer Jennifer Hudson performed in honour of the late singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin at the Pulitzer Prize luncheon, which celebrated the 103 class of awardees at Columbia University's Low Memorial Library.The ceremony took place on Tuesday (May 29), reported The Hollywood Reporter. However, Hudson nearly missed the ceremony due to turbulent weather conditions in Chicago that led to her flight's cancellation. Determined to pay homage to the late Queen of Soul, she travelled 14 hours by road from Chicago to New York City and arrived just in time for the ceremony.Hudson said she felt inspired by the late singer, who refused to fly, but travelled by tour bus to concerts and events."I looked up and I thought, 'You know what, it's like Aretha's spirit is in me. She didn't believe in flying, she would drive,'" Hudson said in an interview."I got here in time, five minutes early to sing, because I wasn't going to miss it. Honey, I said, 'If I got to walk, if I got to crawl, I'm ..
'Secret Life of Pets...' set for June release in India
The sequel to the 2016 animation film "The Secret Life of Pets" is slated for release in English and Hindi in India on June 14.
Snapchat, JioSaavn partner for music sharing
Snap Inc. - the parent company of Snapchat - has partnered with India-based global audio and music streaming service JioSaavn to connect South Asian mobile users globally and allow users to share their music from the JioSaavn app to Snapchat.
Christy Carlson Romano opens up about her struggles with depression
American actor Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about her struggles with depression and alcoholism after leaving the Disney Channel series 'Even Stevens' in 2003.The actor, who was a part of the series from 2000-2003, says that even after 16 years she is struggling with self-destructive behaviour due to "early-onset fame."The 35-year-old wrote an essay titled 'Christy Carlson Romano: My Private Breakdown' for 'Teen Vogue', published on Tuesday, Deadline cited it as, "I have never been perfect or pulled together as my reputation or the successes of my young adulthood might suggest.""While many witnessed my co-star Shia LaBeouf struggle publicly, I have largely suffered in silence," she explained."I am not a victim, but I have never been perfect or pulled together as my reputation or the successes of my young adulthood might suggest. During a period of time in my life, I grappled with depression, drinking and more, desperate to find fixes for how I felt," she wrote.The actor began ..
Longines celebrates its master collection with renowned actress Sanya Malhotra
The Swiss watch brand Longines celebrated its watch making expertise by highlighting its emblematic line The Longines Master Collection.Actress Sanya Malhotra attended the event, which was held today at Longines Point of Sale (POS) in Ethos Watches, Elante Mall. Since the launch of this collection in 2005, it has enjoyed a level of success that has never waned, making it an emblem of the brand's watch making know-how.The very well known film actress Sanya Malhotra visited on May 29th the Longines POS at Ethos watches, located in one of the most popular malls in Chandigarh - Elante Mall. This POS displays a large selection of Longines timepieces, including the most iconic watches of the brand as well as its latest models."I'm really proud to be a Longines Friend and to celebrate this amazing collection in a city I love. This line truly exudes elegance. With its understated charm, it can add magic to any look - formal or casual", said Sanya.This story is provided by NewsVoir. ANI will ..
Soha Ali Khan shares adorable Pataudi family picture
A recent star-packed picture shared by Soha Ali Khan is the cutest thing on the Internet today and is giving out major family goals.One can see the entire Pataudi family in the picture, starting from the evergreen Sharmila Tagore to the cute little Taimur, from our 'Heroine' star Kareena Kapoor Khan to the latest Bollywood sensation Sara Ali Khan.In the adorable click posted on Instagram, we can spot the entire family posing inside the living room where Soha who is dressed in a simple ethnic outfit, has her arms wrapped around nephew Ibrahim Ali Khan, who looks all sporty in casuals. Veteran star Sharmila can be seen standing behind in a printed kurti.And it seems that the father-daughter duo, Saif Ali Khan and Sara are colour coordinated in a pastel shade. While Kareena looks elegant in Indian, with the little munchkin Taimur dressed in blue checked night suit sitting comfortably on his mother's lap.Taking to Instagram, the 'Go Goa Gone' actor wrote, "Like the branches of a ...