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Come celebrate the 'Caped Crusader' on Batman Day
Come September 15, fans of the 'Caped Crusader' can immerse themselves into all things Batman, as Comic Con India gears up to celebrate Batman Day at Monkey Bar here. From recreating memorable scenes from the Batman film series, and a healthy dose of Batman theme music composed for movies, to scoring limited edition Batman comics, the celebrations aim to take the fandom of the Dark Knight a notch higher. "Batman Day is one of those occasions when comic book and pop culture aficionados come together across different platforms to express their love for one of the most popular and loved comic book characters of all time Batman. "This special event organized by Comic Con India is our way of giving fans of the Dark Knight in India a platform so that they can engage, and interact with other fans and share unique collective experiences," Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India, said. Fans will also get an opportunity to sample a variety of drinks inspired by characters from the Batman comics .
Ranbir again turns photographer for Alia
Alia Bhatt's personal photographer 'RK' has yet again proved that he knows all the right angles and perfect lights while clicking her pictures.Lately, Alia has been posting several pictures of her on Instagram clicked by her rumoured boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor.The 'Raazi' actor has shared another picture on Instagram, clicked by Ranbir, and captioned it, "keep your eyes lifted high upon the sun, & you'll see the best light in everyone.. RK."Bollywood's rumoured love birds have been painting the town red off late. Apart from spending time together, the couple has been bonding with each other's friends as well.While Ranbir continues to hide away from social media, Alia is making sure that his fans don't miss out on his awesomeness.On August 26, Alia shared a photo clicked by Ranbir and captioned it, "When the angle is right, you gotta do what you gotta do... RK"On August 1, Alia shared a photo clicked by Ranbir and captioned it, "& into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my .
Jaipur Literature Festival expands its presence in the US
The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) will be hosting a series of events - with headline authors as participants - in three cities across the United States, starting September 14 and ending on September 23.
Akshay Kumar unveils 'Kesari' first poster
Actor Akshay Kumar shared the first official poster of his upcoming film "Kesari", which is based on the Battle of Saragarhi where 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897.
Sally Field recalls sexual abuse by stepfather in memoir
In her memoir, "In Pieces", Sally Field has revealed that she was sexually abused by her stepfather Jock Mahoney a number of times in her adolescence. According to The New York Times, the Oscar-winning actor only opened up to her mother Margaret about being assaulted by the stuntman and actor, who went by the nickname Jocko, after she learned she had bagged the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in 2012's "Lincoln". Field, 71, made dinner for her mother and poured her heart out. Next morning, her mother, even in her declining health, assured her that she would not be alone any longer in her pain. In her book, the actor calls Mahoney "the Pied Piper with our family". "It would have been so much easier if I'd only felt one thing, if Jocko had been nothing but cruel and frightening. But he wasn't. He could be magical..." she adds. She says he frequently summoned her to his bedroom alone. "I knew. I felt both a child, helpless, and not a child. Powerful. This was power. And I owned it. But I ...
Rasika is yet to watch her maiden Malayalam movie
Actress Rasika Dugal, known for starring in critically acclaimed movies "Qissa" and "Kshay", says she was so upset with director Rajeev Ravi for deleting a huge chunk of her scenes in his 2016 film "Kammatipaadam" that she chose not to watch it.
Last few days have been tough: Shahid on missing 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' promotions
Shahid Kapoor has clarified his stand on staying away from the promotions of "Batti Gul Meter Chalu", saying he devoted last few days to his children's care as "being a parents is above all else". The37-year-old actor, who welcomed son Zain with wife Mira Rajput last week, said their daughter Misha, two, has not been keeping well. "The last few days have been tough. Misha (is) running very high fever and Zain just came home. Have had to miss some promotions. Just 9 days to go for 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' to release but being a parent is above all else," Shahid wrote on Twitter. The "Padmaavat" star hopes to resume promotions soon. Also starring Shraddha Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma and Yami Gautam, "Batti Gul..." releases September 21.
TIFF unveils 'Manmarziyaan' amid customary fan frenzy
Fans of Bollywood filled the cavernous Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto to the rafters on Tuesday night for the Gala world premiere of Anurag Kashyap's "Manmarziyaan". It was, as always is the case when a star-driven vehicle from the Mumbai movie industry is unveiled in North America's leading film festival, a celebratory occasion. The film's director, a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) regular, and his three leading actors Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal flew into the city after hectic rounds of promotions back in India for the all-set-for-release romance. TIFF artistic director Cameron Bailey, introducing "Manmarziyaan" to its first audience, described Kashyap as "a pure cinephile". He said: "I just met him backstage. After a big hug, he asked me what films he should watch in the festival. Anurag has a voracious appetite for films... We love the fact that he loves films as much as we do." "He has made a pure, joyful masala movie," Bailey said, ...
Lucky Ali announces Safarnama Tour
Singer Lucky Ali will be celebrating 30 years in the music industry by going on a Safarnama Tour.
Johnny Depp's 'Richard Says Goodbye' to premiere at Zurich Film Festival
American actor Johnny Depp's upcoming comedy-drama 'Richard Says Goodbye' is all set for its world premiere at the 2018 Zurich International Film Festival.In the movie, Depp plays the role of a world-weary college professor who is given a terminal diagnosis and then decides to spend his final days indulging in wicked thoughts, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Directed by Wayne Roberts, the movie also stars Zoey Deutch and Rosemarie DeWitt.Meanwhile, Zurich also added several festival titles to its 2018 gala line-up, including Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's 'Never Look Away', Kevin Macdonald's Whitney Houston documentary 'Whitney', and Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War'.The 2018 Zurich Festival will begin on October 6..
Being a parent is above all, says Shahid Kapoor
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has not been able to take out time for promotions of his upcoming film "Bati Gul Meter Chalu" because of his children, says "being a parent is above all."
Viola Davis regrets her role in 'The Help'
Actress Viola Davis says she regrets her role in "The Help".
Cleanliness should be prioritised for healthy future: Akshay
Actor Akshay Kumar, who raised the problem of poor sanitation in India through the film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", has urged people to participate in Swachhata Hi Seva Andolan movement.
Find memes hilarious, take it as compliment: Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma does not mind that her look from "Sui Dhaga" became the subject of viral memes online. The internet has been flooded with memes of a crying Anushka and the actor finds this amusing. "I found them hilarious. If such things happen organically then it means that the trailer has spread widely and deeply and that's why people are talking about it. "The picture is so realistic, the character is so real that you can make a meme on it. Usually, this is something that is far remote from Anushka. I take it as a huge compliment. It is a great plus point," Anushka told reporters here at an event. The actor said she shared some memes with her co-star from the film, Varun Dhawan. The film, directed by Sharat Kataria of "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" fame, revolves around a lower middle class couple who decide to become self-reliant against odds. Asked about the rise of heartland stories, Varun said such films connect with the audience. "If you look at the history of our Indian cinema, we used .
I can't last forever: Robert Redford on retirement
Hollywood veteran Robert Redford, who recently announced retirement from acting, appears to have locked his decision as he says he cannot hang around "forever". Last month, the 81-year-old actor said "The Old Man & The Gun" would be his last film. "I can't last forever," Redford told Variety while promoting the film at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival on Monday. He plans to relax and spend some time going horse-riding when he hangs his boots as an actor. "I'll start with sleeping and then I'll get on a horse," he told EW. The Oscar-winner has had an illustrious and varied career as an actor, producer and director, with films such as "The Sting", "Barefoot in the Park", "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "The Way We Were", "All the President's Men" and "All Is Lost". Redford won the best director Oscar for his 1980 film "Ordinary People". He has directed eight other films besides founding the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival.
'Crazy Rich Asians'-inspired comedy in the works at ABC
Banking on the success of "Crazy Rich Asians", ABC has started prepping for a comedy inspired by the recently released film, which has gathered momentum as a cultural phenomenon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the untitled script, which was pitched as 'Lazy Rich Asians', comes from Jessica Gao - who recently bagged an Emmy for "Rick and Morty". The network has handed out a script-plus-penalty commitment for the show, a single-camera project. The story revolves around Janet Zhao, a first-generation Chinese-American woman who struggles to set healthy boundaries with her crazy family. Things change for Janet in the wake of her wealthy grandmother's death who has named her the sole inheritor of her will. She is thrown in cold water when she suddenly finds herself as the unwilling new matriarch of the family. Gao will pen the script and executive produce the CBS Television Studios and Imagine TV effort alongside the latter company's Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo and Samie Kim Falvey.
Robert Redford not sure about retirement
Robert Redford may have said he was retiring after "The Old Man and the Gun", but the legendary actor and director isnt so sure right now.
It has brought women together: Hillary Swank on Time's Up movement
Actor Hillary Swank believes Time's Up movement has helped women come together like never before and it will make things easier for the next generation of female artistes. The sexual harassment scandal that rocked Hollywood following allegations against Harvey Weinstein, led to #MeToo and Time's Up movements where women from a cross section of society came forward to narrate their experience of facing abuse, creating a domino effect. "This has been a long time coming," Swank said about the movement, according to Entertainment Weekly. "When you think of the teens' when women were struggling for the right to vote and banding together, I think this has brought women together again in a really healthy way to support one another. The pendulum had to go way over here so people really could understand the plight," she said.
Jennifer Lawrence reveals she is secretly on social media
Jennifer Lawrence has hinted that she is keeping an eye on social media as a "voyeur" but is wary of the blue tick as there is "so much backlash". The 28-year-old actor, who previously shunned the idea of joining social networking sites, says she has signed up for the apps but does not share any updates. "I'm on it (social media). But I'm a voyeur: I watch, I don't speak. There is always so much backlash. So many people are listening and paying attention, and they have so many opinions about absolutely everything. "I really don't want to welcome that unless it's absolutely necessary. I don't want to put myself out there for no reason. Unless I'm promoting something or something really burns my onions, you won't hear from me," Lawrence told InStyle magazine. The "Red Sparrow" actor earlier said she would never get an account on social networking sites.
Gear up for festivities with Loveratri's 'Rangtaari'
With festivities around the corner, makers of Aayush Sharma- Warina Hussain-starrer 'Rangtaari' have released a new song that you can add to your playlist this festive season.Titled 'Rangtaari', the song's foot-tapping beats and vocals, along with Aayush's dance moves, do complete justice to this groovy number. With a colourful and vibrant setting, the song will surely set the perfect festive mood.Sung by Dev Negi, the lyrics have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed, while the rap section of the song is written and performed by Yo Yo Honey Singh.Bollywood superstar Salman Khan unveiled the song from brother-in-law Aayush Sharma's next on Twitter, writing, "Watch the amazing #Rangtaari song, Maine toh picture produce ki hai aur mujhe to maza aa gaya dekh ke.. aap bhi batao if u do like the song."The romantic drama is set in Gujarat against the backdrop of Navratri, where a happy-go-lucky boy from Baroda (Aayush), falls in love with an NRI, (Warina) when she visits the town during the nine-day