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Tibet in Toronto film festival spotlight

Two highly anticipated titles in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which kicked off here on Thursday, has put the spotlight on Tibet, a part of the world that suffers continuing political repression and does not have a functional movie industry. One of these two TIFF entries, Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam's "The Sweet Requiem", is from India. The world premiere of the director duo's second narrative feature is scheduled for Sunday morning at TIFF Lightbox here. The other, Pema Tseden's "Jinpa", is from China and is produced by celebrated filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. Both films have been shot in difficult terrains. "It is a huge challenge making a Tibetan film because of the absence of an ecosystem supported by a large enough audience base," says Sarin, who is based in Dharamshala, where she and her husband Tenzing Sonam, born in India to Tibetan refugee parents, organize a well-regarded annual festival of independent cinema. "The ..

'Brides by Evara' a new web series with stylist Sanjana Batra

Platinum Guild International India has announced a new web series titled "Brides by Evara", which will feature 3 chosen brides who will get an exclusive chance to be styled by celebrity stylist, Sanjana Batra.Developed and conceptualized by Dentsu Webchutney, the web series features 3 brides chosen by Sanjana Batra through a social media contest. The campaign started out by calling in entries from brides / brides-to-be by answering one simple question - "what rare qualities make you a platinum bride?"The three lucky winners Maitri Joglekar, Sneha Iyer and Rachael D Cruz will now be seen in distinct post wedding looks that Sanjana Batra puts together using Platinum Evara jewellery.Evara is an exquisite range of jewellery crafted in rare platinum. A trousseau essential, the jewellery is vital for any bride. Designed keeping the various occasions and her everyday life that follows Platinum Evara helps add a unique touch to her style & persona. It is meant for the young woman of today

Manikarnika: Kangana looks ready for battle in new still

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has revealed her fierce look in a new still from her upcoming period drama 'ManikarnikaThe 'Rangoon' star, who will be portraying Rani Laxmibai in the upcoming biopic, shared a behind-the-scenes image of her look on social media.Dressed like a warrior, Kangana can be seen with blood on her face.Hollywood action director, Nick Powell is giving her directions as she holds on to a sword, ready for battle."The Warrior Queen, getting ready to battle. #KanganaRanaut, bloodied & resilient, shoots for #Manikarnika s Action sequences with Hollywood Action Director #NickPowell #ManikarnikaOn25thJan." read the caption.The period drama also features Atul Kulkarni as Tatya Tope and Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkarbai.The film, which was earlier supposed to release in April this year, will now hit the big screens on January 25, 2019.

Bengaluru to host Aero India 2019

Amid debates over a change in venue, the Ministry of Defence has announced that Aero India 2019 will be held in Bengaluru itself from February 20-24.The five-day event will combine a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with public air shows. Besides global leaders and big investors in the aerospace industry, the show will also see participation by think-tanks from across the world and will provide an opportunity for the exchange of information, ideas and new developments in the aviation industry. Besides giving a fillip to the domestic aviation industry, it would further the cause of 'Make in India'.Over the past few months, reports were rife that the venue for the biennial air show may be shifted to Uttar Pradesh's capital, Lucknow.While Union Minister Ananth Kumar claimed that Uttar Pradesh lacked the necessary infrastructure to host the event, Uttar Pradesh's Aviation Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi averred that the state which is capable of conducting ..

Films I have done should be banned: Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna, who has acted in films like "Barsaat" and "Mela" among others, is not proud of her work as an actor as she says, her movies should be banned and hopes that no one watches them. "I have not given any hit film. Whatever films I have done should be banned and no one watches it. Most of the time, I pretend I have alzheimer's and I don't remember my film career and it makes me happy that ways," Twinkle told reporters here on Friday at her book launch event. Twinkle had come close to doing Karan Johar's directorial debut "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" but eventually Rani Mukherji joined the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer romance drama. "For the first time Karan is going to direct me in an ad film and god save your soul as I can't act at all," she said on a lighter note. Karan, who was in conversation with Twinkle at the launch of her book "Pyjamas are Forgiving", called the actor-turned-author a "rockstar" and "someone who breaks the stereotypes". "This is an exceptional book, it has ...

I'm not someone who sits and waits for things to happen: Kunal Kapoor (IANS Interview)

It wasn't frustrating for actor Kunal Kapoor to wait for the right projects as he chose to explore his creative side. The actor says he invested the time in growing and getting better.

Patralekhaa to play Bengali girl in Pradeep Sarkar's film

"City Lights" actress Patralekhaa is excited about playing a Bengali girl in "Arranged Marriage", a short film directed by Pradeep Sarkar as part of an anthology.

If gay professor in 'Aligarh' was alive today, he wouldn't have to die: Manoj

Section 377 of the IPC has been repealed, and actor Manoj Bajpayee, who played the lead role in "Aligarh", is celebrating the fall of the draconian law criminalising homosexuality.

YouTube acquires documentary on work of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi

American video-sharing website YouTube has acquired the award-winning documentary on the work of Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and will bring the Indian activist's sustained efforts to end child labour to a global audience. "The Price of Free", directed by Derek Doneen and produced by American film and television personality Davis Guggenheim, follows Satyarthi and his team through secret raids and missions to rescue children. Co-produced and co-financed by film company Participant Media and Concordia Studio, the 90-minute YouTube original feature length documentary will debut on YouTube channel SoulPancake, the digital division of Participant Media, on November 27. The film had premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the US Documentary Grand Jury Prize. It seeks to raise awareness on child labour and through the mission of Satyarthi and his team, build a better future for children across the world, according to a statement by YouTube. The Price of Free presents ..

'Soni': Indian film at Venice gala pushes need for more women's representation

Ivan Ayr's debut feature "Soni", the only Indian film in an official competition section of the prestigious 75th Venice Film Festival, has an interesting juxtaposition -- of two policewomen who step up to curtail sexual violence against women. Actress Saloni Batra, who makers his big screen foray with the movie which explores gender politics, says it also focusses on the need for more representation of women in civic life.

Here is why Sushant Singh Rajput cannot reply to you on Instagram

Seems like Instagram is not happy with Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, as the photo-sharing application blocked the comment and reply feature on actor's profile and termed him 'too fast'.The 'Kai Po Che' star, on Saturday, uploaded a picture saying that he has been temporarily blocked by Instagram for misusing the feature. 'It looks like you were misusing this feature by going too fast. You've been temporarily blocked from using it. We restrict certain content and actions to protect our community,' read the screenshot.He captioned the image as, "Why do I get blocked all the time @instagram? I'm REAL and I am replying to my friends in REAL TIME. And yes there are many replies per minute as I am efficient. What's the problem?"On the work front, Sushant has lined up a lot of projects, including the Hindi remake of the Hollywood romantic drama 'The Fault in our Stars', 'Kizie Aur Manny' and 'Kedarnath' alongside Sara Ali Khan.He will even don the cap of a director for a sci-fi ...

Nick shares details about his engagement to Priyanka

In a first, Nick Jonas has opened up about his engagement to Priyanka Chopra and has also revealed the couple's new nickname!Making an appearance at the 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Friday night, the 25-year-old singer quipped that Priyanka likes "Prick" as their celebrity nickname. Meanwhile, the actor enjoyed the show sitting among the audience, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.He shared details about the couple's recent trip to India and the celebration of their engagement among family members in Mumbai last month."It was a confirmation from both sides of the family that they approve of the engagement. We both left that ceremony so full of joy," said Jonas.He also revealed that his parents, Denise Miller-Jonas and Paul Kevin Jonas Sr., were "blown away" on experiencing the immense love that everyone shared.The couple recently attended the Ralph Lauren 50th Anniversary show during the New York Fashion Week.

Priyanka likes 'Prick' as celeb nickname with Nick Jonas

Actress Priyanka Chopra likes 'Prick' as a possible celebrity nickname for her fiance, singer-actor Nick Jonas and herself.

All my films should be banned: Twinkle Khanna

Writer-producer Twinkle Khanna, who once an actress in the Hindi film industry has said that all the films which featured her in the lead should be banned so that no one can watch it.

I've unleashed my wilder side in 'Manmarziyaan': Vicky Kaushal

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, who plays a DJ from Amritsar in his upcoming film "Manmarziyaan", says the role has given him the opportunity to let loose the wilder side of his personality.

Tamannaah Bhatia to play leading lady in Sundar C's next

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia is excited to have signed acclaimed director-actor Sundar C's yet untitled action-based Tamil film, which will see her share screen space with her "Kathi Sandai" co-star Vishal.

Photographer admits editing Trump's inauguration pictures

A US government photographer told investigators that he intentionally cropped photos of President Donald Trump's inauguration to remove empty space and make the audience look larger, according to newly released documents.

Denise Richards, Aaron Phypers to tie the knot this weekend

After months of speculation, Hollywood actors Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are all set to tie the knot on Saturday.From kisses on the beach to romantic trips, the pair hasn't been able to hide their affection for one another from the time they started dating in December 2017.The couple will be getting married during the weekend and their wedding will be filmed for the show, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', a source told People Magazine."The two of them are very happy and have settled into life with one another, so now they are pretty focused on getting this very intimate ceremony off the ground. They are just ready to start their married life together," revealed the source.Meanwhile, Phypers, who was married to actress Nicollette Sheridan for six months, formalised his divorce last month.

Dev Patel opens up about 'Hotel Mumbai'

Actor Dev Patel, a British native of Indian descent, recently opened up about his American-Australian thriller, 'Hotel Mumbai' and revealed that the message of the film is "you can't bring us down".In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the Toronto Film Festival, where the movie was screened, the 'Slumdog Millionaire' actor talked about his character - a waiter from the slums of Mumbai who goes over and above to help the people he is in charge of."Once this horrific event happened, within three weeks they got the Hotel fully functioning and running again to make a point, that you can't bring us down, " he said.Patel continued, "We kind of shared the brutality. Between one person, we would have crumbled, and that's the story of the film. It's an ensemble. It's about everyone in that hotel: guest, staff, alike."Based on the real story of the Taj Hotel during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the flick takes place over the course of three days inside the hotel, during which the ...

I've grown as an actor: Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi, who has played powerful roles in films like "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "D-Day", believes that she has grown as an actor.