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Reminiscing dark memories was 'very cathartic', says Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper says he had to delve into his painful past to extract the "truth" while making "A Star Is Born" and the actor has described the process as "very cathartic". The 43-year-old actor, who is making his directorial debut with the remake of the 1937 film of the same name, says channelising "dark stuff" into art is what makes the story relatable. "Anytime you're trying to tell the truth you need to go to places and use things that have happened to you, or you've read about or experienced. "And that's all part of the beauty of turning whatever things you've gone through into a story. I find that to be very cathartic. I remember learning that in grad school, our teacher said all the insecurities, all the dark stuff you get to use that and that's really the truth," Cooper told Variety at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere. The actor also features in the movie, which is generating Oscar buzz, as Jackson Maine, a rocker struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction ...

Frieda Pinto promises surprise for Indian audience in 'Mowgli'

Andy Serkis promised his "Mowgli" will be closest to Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', which was set in the dark forests of India, and now actor Freida Pinto has revealed that the home audience will be treated with a "surprise" once the film releases. The 33-year-old actor, who plays Messua in the movie, says the way Serkis has shot the film is "phenomenal" and Indian-orgin actor Rohan Chand has done an excellent job as Mowgli. "I have been waiting for 'Mowgli' to come out. It has been a long wait. It has been three years since we shot for it. So, it is going to be absolutely phenomenal. In terms of performances, Rohan Chand is going to blow everyone's mind. He is a perfect Mowgli. "Everyone in the team, including Andy Serkis, are on top of their game. Specifically for Indian audience, there is a little surprise, which I don't want to ruin right now. We need to wait just a bit more. Indian audience is going to love it," Freida told PTI in an interview. In the film, the audience ...

Jacqueline will drive away your Monday blues

Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez will surely wipe off your Monday blues with her latest Instagram picture.The 'Kick' actor shared two monochrome photos from her laundry day, where she can be seen winking at the camera while flaunting her million dollar smile.Meanwhile, in a follow-up photo, Jacqueline is seen striking a pose with the washing machines.Dressed in a white crop top and skinny jeans, Jacqueline looks no less than a fashionista in the photo.The actor, who was last seen in Remo D'souza's 'Race 3', will next feature in the Hindi remake of Kannada hit movie 'Kirik Party' opposite Kartik Aaryan.

Tom Cruise has great sense of which roles will work for him: Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn says Tom Cruise has an incredible grasp of the audience's pulse and the actor believes it is this market sense that has made the "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" star a legend. Goldwyn, who collaborated with Cruise on 2003's "The Last Samurai", says the actor inspires his team members to deliver their best. "Tom Cruise has a great sense of knowing which roles will work for him. What the audience wants reflects in his choice of projects. He demands high standards from the people he works with," he told PTI in an telephonic interview from the US. Goldwyn, played the brute, Colonel Bagley to Cruise's righteous Major Nathan Algren in "The Last Samurai". The actor is yet to come close to working with anyone as hard as how the action icon works. "Tom Cruise is an extraordinary human being. He trained for months and months for 'The Last Samurai'. "He learned all of that action stuff from Samurai swordsmen and martial arts experts. He had no previous training. He did all of the ...

I've apparently become a sequel queen: Kriti Kharbanda

Actress Kriti Kharbanda, who featured in the third instalment of the "Yamla Pagla Deewana" series and is part of the upcoming film "Housefull 4", feels that she has become a sequel queen.

Kourtney upset over Scott Disick introducing kids to Sofia Richie

Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian is upset over the fact that TV personality Scott Disick introduced their kids to his girlfriend Sofia Richie without giving their mother a head's up first.

Say yes to socialism: Jim Carrey tells Democrats

Legendary actor Jim Carrey, who is all geared up for his return into the limelight with a new show, urged the United States' Democratic Party to "say yes to socialism" and embrace attacks made by the Republicans.In a recent interview on HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher' show, the 'Dumb and Dumber' star said, "We have to say yes to socialism, to the word and everything. We have to stop apologising."Carrey's remarks came after Maher said that Republicans criticise socialist and progressive Democrats by citing the example of Venezuela, a failing socialist regime where thousands of Venezuelans flee every week amid poor living conditions, Fox News reported.The 56-year-old actor took some time away from the acting world, and is now all set to make his way back to limelight with his new HBO show 'Kidding'.

Five months pregnant Lily walks runway at New York Fashion Week

Five months pregnant supermodel Lily Aldridge walked the runway at the New York Fashion Week. She says that it was nothing but empowering.

I just want to stay relevant: Kalki Koechlin (IANS Interview)

Kalki Koechlin doesn't follow any set rules or plans to reach where she wants to in the years to come as she believes in improvising and trying something new with different mediums. For her, staying relevant is more important as she feels a journey is more about the process than the final product.

Darshan Raval releases 'Do din'

Singer Darshan Raval has released his new 'happy love pop' single titled "Do din".

Apple acquires global rights of 2 feature films

In a push to enter the film and TV market, Apple has acquired global rights to two feature films -- Victoria Stone and Mark Deebles documentary "The Elephant Queen" and an animated film "The Wolfwakers".

Tapping into painful past for 'A Star Is Born' was 'cathartic' for Cooper

Actor Bradley Cooper couldnt avoid remembering his darker days while making "A Star is Born."

Rajkummar Rao, Nushrat Bharucha reunite for 'Turram Khan'

Rajkummar Rao, who is riding high on the success of his recently released 'Stree', has announced his next film.The 34-year-old is reuniting with his 'Love, Sex Aur Dhokha' co-actor Nushrat Bharucha for director Hansal Mehta's upcoming movie, titled 'Turram Khan', to be produced by Ajay Devgn, Luv Ranjan, and Ankur Garg.The 'Newton' star took to Twitter to make the announcement, writing, "Excited to collaborate with my dearest @mehtahansal sir once again to bring yet another interesting story #TurramKhan, with the lovely @NushratBharucha as my co-actress. Looking forward to this fun association on @TurramKhan with @AjayDevgn sir @Luv_Ranjan sir and @gargankur."Rajkummar is also set to commence the shooting for his upcoming film 'Made In China', featuring 'Gold' star Mouni Roy. He is also a part of the Anil Kapoor-Sonam Kapoor Ahuja-starrer 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga', which is scheduled to hit theaters on February 1 next year. Other movies in the pipeline are 'Love Sonia' and ...

Pressure high of making 'Mowgli' acceptable in India: Freida Pinto (IANS Interview)

For an audience that has grown up with the peppy and lyrical "Jungle jungle pataa chala hai..." from a TV version of "The Jungle Book", the creative team behind Andy Serkis' adventure fantasy film "Mowgli" is under pressure to make the movie acceptable in India with its darker theme, says actress Freida Pinto.

Set in Delhi's Manju-Ka-Tilla, Tibetan film opens at Toronto fest

Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam film "The Sweet Requiem", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) here on Sunday, highlights the continuing tragedy of Tibetan exiles escaping to India through the high mountainous passes.

Hansal Mehta to team with Rajkummar Rao for comedy 'Turram Khan'

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta announced Monday that his next is a comedy titled "Turram Khan" for which he he has roped in his "favourite" collaborator Rajkummar Rao and actor Nushrat Bharucha. The movie is the fifth project Mehta and Rao are working on after delivering critically acclaimed films like "Shahid", "Citylights", "Aligarh" and "Omerta". "So finally a COMEDY! #TurramKhan. Makes me feel like I am debuting all over again. Back with my favourite Rajkummar Rao and wonderful to be working withNushrat Bharucha. Looking forward to this exciting collaboration with Ajay Devgn, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg," the director posted on Twitter. Rao said he is excited to work with Mehta once again. "Excited to collaborate with my dearest Hansal Mehta sir once again to bring yet another interesting story #TurramKhan, with the lovely Nushrat Bharucha as my co-actress," he tweeted. Bharucha said she "can't wait to begin the shoot for this one." "Turram Khan", produced by Devgn, Ranjan and Garg, is a ...

Artistes will always fight for freedom of expression: Deepa Mehta

Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta swears by Tony Morrison's famous quote, "All art is political" and says artistes across the world will always fight for freedom of expression, trying not to succumb to "self-censorship." Mehta has been behind some of the most well received films of in the past two decades such as "Earth", "Fire" and "Water", the last two of which courted huge controversy in the India. "Artistes will always fight for freedom of expression. When a time comes when there is no strife then we forget how important freedom of expression is. It is only when you fight for something that you realise its importance. The fight may probably never end," Mehta told PTI. While artistes can put up a fight to voice what they feel through their art, there could also be a looming fear in doing so. "You can get scared, depending on the climate. You have to be aware. But I think there is something really tragic about self-censorship. I am not an advocate of that. But, it (art) is not ...

Shahid to team up with Shree Narayan Singh for a hard hitting film

Director Shree Narayan Singh, who is awaiting the release of "Batti Gul Meter Chalu", will soon start working on a hard-hitting subject with Shahid Kapoor. He is also planning to make a biopic on the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India, Dr Verghese Kurien. During the filming of "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" Singh had narrated an idea to his leading man Shahid and the two have decided to work again on a film. "The next film with Shahid is not based on any social issue. It is a completely different kind of a film. It is in the hard hitting space. No one has seen Shahid in that space before. Work on the script is on," Singh told PTI. The director has joined hands with Ekta Kapoor for the biopic on Kurien. The script is being developed out of Kurien's autobiography "I Too Had A Dream". "At the moment, scripting is on. It is a period film, we are starting the film from 1947. I want to do proper research before going on floors. I want to be fully prepared for this film right from the script

Was in protection of paternal figure: Timothee Chalamet on working with Steve Carell

Actor Timothee Chalamet has said that during the filming of "Beautiful Boy" he found a "paternal figure" in co-star Steve Carell. The "Call Me By Your Name" star plays Carell's son in the Felix Van Groeningen's English-language directorial debut "Beautiful Boy". The film deals with the strained relationship between a father and his teenage son who is suffering from meth addiction. "I've been watching Steve for seven years on TV. I had to audition a couple times for this, and the last time I went in was with Steve," Chalamet, 22, told The Hollywood Reporter. "Obviously I play his son in this film, but immediately I felt like I was in the protection of a paternal figure," he added. The film recently had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Creative Arts Emmys: Anthony Bourdain awarded posthumously

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was posthumously awarded on Sunday for his CNN travel and food series 'Anthony BourdainThe late TV personality won Emmys for outstanding nonfiction writing and best informational series or special at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys. The series took home trophies for best informational series or special, writing for non-fiction program, picture editing for a non-fiction program, sound editing for a non-fiction program and sound mixing for a non-fiction program, according to Deadline.Bourdain, 61, was found dead in his hotel room in June. His death was ruled a suicide.The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on September 17.