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Pressure is great thing for 'Housefull 4,' says Kriti Kharbanda
Actress Kriti Kharbanda, who was last seen on-screen in "Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se", feels that pressure and audience expectations are great for her forthcoming film "Housefull 4".
Show on artist M.V. Dhurandhar to revive his legacy
Archives and paintings of late 19th century Marathi artist M. V. Dhurandhar will be on view at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) here from next week in an effort to resurrect his artistic legacy.
Actor Dia Mirza launches debut collection of poems
A poetry collection, "The Sound of Silence", composed by debut author Akanksha G. Mittal explores the themes of love, longing, and liberation, and was launched by actor Dia Mirza here.
Dilip Kumar diagnosed with pneumonia
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital here due to chest infection, has been diagnosed with mild pneumonia, his wife Saira Banu said Thursday. The 95-year-old actor was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on Wednesday. "He is doing better now. The medical reports are saying a small patch of pneumonia is there. God willing, he will be out of it soon. But he is doing fine," Saira Banu told PTI. Dilip Kumar's nephew Faisal Farooqui first shared the news about the actor's ill health on his official Twitter account. "Saab has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital as he was bit uneasy due to a chest infection. He's recuperating. Requesting your duas and prayers," he had written. Known as the 'Tragedy King of Bollywood', Dilip Kumar has given memorable performances in films such as "Andaz", 'Aan', 'Madhumati', 'Devdas' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'.
Ty Dolla $ign arrested in Atlanta for allegedly possessing drugs
American singer Ty Dolla $ign was arrested for allegedly carrying cocaine and marijuana on his way to a concert in Atlanta.According to TMZ, the 'Pineapple' singer and six others were pulled over by Atlanta Police around 4:55 p.m. on Wednesday (local time).Reportedly, police pulled over the van because it smelled of Marijuana, following which, the vehicle was searched and the police found marijuana and cocaine.In a video of the incident, obtained by TMZ, several officers and drug dogs can be seen around the vehicle. According to a spokesperson, the charges have not been officially filed yet.The singer was scheduled to perform at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood Wednesday night. Ty Dolla $ign is also known for writing songs for singers like Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Drake and Rihanna.
Men in Black's Rebecca Ferguson joins Timothee Chalamet in 'Dune'
Swedish actor Rebecca Ferguson is in talks to join Timothee Chalamet in 'Dune' reboot.Directed by 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Prisoners' director Denis Villeneuve, the film is based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel and is penned by Eric Roth. Herbert will be serving as one of the executive producers.'Dune', set in the future, revolves around Paul Atreides (lead character), whose family assumes control of the desert planet 'Arrakis' and who later fights to restore his family's reign over the region. The story is a combination of themes like politics, religion, and man's relationship with nature, reported Variety.Ferguson's past credits include 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout', 'The Kid Who Would Be King', 'The Shining' and the latest 'Men in Black'.
'Namaste England' trailer: Fall in love like never before
The trailer of Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor starrer 'Namaste England' is finally out and it is all about the love story of two perfect people put in an imperfect situation.The trailer kick starts with the love story of Param (Arjun Kapoor) and Jasmeet (Parineeti Chopra) in Punjab. They later get married but strenuous circumstances interrupt their lives as Jasmeet decides to leave India and moves to England for pursuing her dreams.Param then travels to England illegally, to find Jasmeet and make a better future.Talking about the power of love, the 'Gunday' star concluded by saying, "The world still depends on one thing. That one thing because of which this whole world exists. LOVE."A sequel to 2007 film 'Namaste London' starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, the flick will surely have all the elements of a fun quintessential Bollywood film and will hit theatres on October 19.
'Equal rights', 'historic judgment': Celebs hail SC's verdict decriminalising homosexuality
Bollywood celebrities such as Karan Johar and Hansal Mehta welcomed the Supreme Court's judgement Thursday decriminalising consensual gay sex, calling it a historic victory for equal rights and a proud moment for the country. A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously decriminalised part of the 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the IPC which criminalises consensual unnatural sex. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, struck down Section 377 as being violative of right to equality. Director Hansal Mehta, who made "Aligarh", a true-life inspired film about in Aligarh Muslim University professor Ramchandra Siras, who faced discrimination for being gay, called the verdict a "new beginning". "A new beginning. The law is gone. The Supreme Court has done what parliament failed to do. Now it's time for attitudes to change. Let's rejoice but let us also reflect. This is a new beginning. #Sec377verdict," he tweeted. Filmmaker Karan Johar also hailed .
Important for actors to set right examples: Kareena Kapoor Khan (IANS Interview)
Actors play an important part in everyone's life, and so it is important to set right examples for people, says Kareena Kapoor Khan, citing how she did the same when she continued with her work throughout her pregnancy and even after delivering her child.
World beyond dance: French directors making documentary on choreographer Terence Lewis
French directors Pierre X. Garnier and Jose Revault are working on a documentary which traces the life of ace choreographer Terence Lewis as a man in his 40s and follows his move to step away from the world of dance for acting.
Hilary Duff flaunts baby bump in maternity shoot
Hollywood actor Hilary Duff is all geared up for her second child, a baby girl, with singer boyfriend Matthew Koma.But before welcoming her baby to the world, the 'Younger' star organized an adorable photo shoot with her six-year-old son, Luca Comrie, and Mathew.Taking to Instagram, the actor-singer uploaded two pictures, one with her son and the other with her boyfriend.In the photo with Luca, Duff can be seen sitting on her knees as she holds onto her belly while she smiles and looks at her son. The 6-year-old looks at the camera with a grin as he attempts to climbs the back rest of the giant brown chair on which the mom-son duo are posing. Luca wore yellow shoes, jeans, and a blue shirt whereas his mom wore a body-hugging grey dress.In the second picture of Duff and Koma, she wears the same dress and a big hat, while Koma wore a light blue shirt tucked into black skinny jeans. Hillary had a playful caption for the photo, which read , "And this photo is making papa bear and I look .
Captain Marvel: Brie Larson opens up about her character
Hollywood actor Brie Larson, who is all geared up to play the role of Captain Marvel in the still-untitled Avengers movie, opened up about her character, terming it aggressive and invasive.In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 'Room' star said, "She can't help but be herself. She can be aggressive, and she can have a temper, and she can be a little invasive and in your face. She is also quick to jump to things, which makes her amazing in battle because she's the first one out there and doesn't always wait for orders. But the [not] waiting for orders is, to some, a character flaw."Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, 'Captain Marvel' has shook off the traditional origin-story template.Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel follows the title character as she becomes one of the strongest heroes during an intergalactic war. It also served as the first solo, female-led movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and an introduction into the most powerful hero the MCU has ever ...
Rebecca Ferguson in talks for 'Dune' reboot
"Mission: Impossible - Fallout" actor Rebecca Ferguson is in negotiations to star opposite Timothee Chalamet in filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's next directorial venture "Dune". Villeneuve, best known for helming "Arrival" and "Blade Runner 2049", is directing from a script by Eric Roth and the filmmaker will also produce the project alongside Mary Parent and Cale Boyter. The film follows Paul Atreides, whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. As the only producer of a highly valuable resource, jurisdiction over Arrakis is contested among competing noble families. After Paul and his family are betrayed, the story explores themes of politics, religion, and man's relationship to nature, as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family's reign. If finalised, Ferguson, 34, will play Lady Jessica, the mother of Chalamet's Paul Atreides, reported Deadline. David Lynch previously adapted Frank Herbert's novel in 1984 with Kyle MacLachlan portraying Paul ...
Kanye West apologises to Drake on Twitter
American rapper Kanye West has apologized to Drake in an attempt to solve their differences.Kanye on Wednesday, posted a series of tweets addressing his clash with the Canadian rapper. The two had a fall out over West's song "Lift Yourself", and his collaboration with rapper Pusha-T, who directed some questionable tracks towards Drake.The situation escalated when Kanye and Pusha-T exchanged social media insults and diss tracks against Drake.In his first tweet, posting a screenshot of one of Drake's Instagram post about one of his concert stage, Kanye wrote, " Sending good energy and love to Drake and family and crew. I haven't seen the show in person but the images look incredible online I understand where the confusion started."Kanye then apologized for releasing his album 'Ye', around the same time Drake's album was coming out. "Let me start by apologizing for stepping on your release date in the first place . We were building a bond and working on music together including squashing
Ranbir, Alia meet Ram Nath Kovind on 'Brahmastra' set
President Ram Nath Kovind has met actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt on the sets of their upcoming film "Brahmastra" in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Pooja Hegde to star opposite Prabhas in next
Actor Prabhas on Thursday announced his next film, which will be directed by KK Radha Krishna and will also feature actress Pooja Hegde.
Charlie Day to star in and direct 'El Tonto'
"Horrible Bosses" star Charlie Day is all set to make his directorial debut with the film "El Tonto". The 42-year-old actor, who is gearing up for the season thirteen of the show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", has penned the script and will also be starring in the comedy. According to Variety, the film follows an idiot deaf mute who becomes a celebrity and then loses it all. Armory Films and Metalwork Pictures have come on board as producers and financers of the film, which will begin shooting in Los Angeles next month.
Rebecca Ferguson in talks to star in 'Dune' reboot
Actress Rebecca Ferguson is in talks to star opposite actor Timothee Chalamet in "Dune" reboot.
Celebrities attend wrap-up party of 'Super 30'
Bollywood celebrities attended the shooting wrap-up party of the film 'Super 30' here, which is based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar and his educational programme in Patna.
Penelope Cruz, Wagner Moura and Gael Garcia Bernal join 'Wasp Network'
Actors Penelope Cruz, Wagner Moura, and Gael Garcia Bernal have come aboard the cast of spy drama "Wasp Network". The three actors join "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace" star Edgar Ramirez in the project. To be directed by Olivier Assayas, the film centres around Cuban spies in American territory during the 1990s, as it reveals the tentacles of a terrorist network based in Florida, with ramifications in Central America and with the consent of the US government. Assayas, best known for directing Kristen Stewart-starrer "Personal Shopper", has also penned the script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cruz, 44, most recently played Donatella Versace in "American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace" alongside Ramirez. Moura, 42, is best known for his portrayal of drug lord Pablo Escobar on Netflix's series "Narcos". Garcia Bernal, 39, will be next seen in the last season of Amazon series "Mozart in the Jungle" as composer Rodrigo.