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Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital with chest infection

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital with a chest infection, his wife Saira Banu said Wednesday, Lilavati Hospital officials added that they were not sure how long the 95-year-old actor would stay in hospital and there was nothing to worry about. "We are here at Lilavati and we come here for a routine check-up regularly. He will be here for a few days, as long as the doctors want to do tests. All kinds of tests will be conducted. There is a team of doctors here, chest physician, neurologist...," Saira Banu told PTI. "The tests are being conducted under Dr Nitin Gokhale. We need your wishes so we can go home soon," she added. The news was first shared on the actor's official Twitter account by his nephew Faisal Farooqui. "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 wrote. Ajaykumar Pandey, vice president, Lilavati Hospital, said the ...

Greatest joy for an actor to portray person from history: Dia

Actress Dia Mirza, who will play a pivotal role in Nikkhil Advani's "Moghuls" -- a historical show adapted from a novel -- says it's a great joy to essay a character from history.

Being Imtiaz Ali's brother is gift and liability: debutant director Sajid Ali

If there is one character from Imtiaz Ali's films his brother Sajid Ali identifies with it would be Abhay Deol's role in "Socha Na Tha". Viren in Imtiaz's debut film was confused about love, and Sajid about his career choices. Sajid, who has followed elder brother Imtiaz into the movies and makes his directorial debut with "Laila Majnu", said filmmaking was something he literally fell into. "Filmmaking was never a plan. I was confused just like Abhay's character in 'Socha Naa Tha'. I thought I should do an MBA but I was bad in math. Then I thought I'll do journalism. There was a lot of confusion. I decided to take up English literature in my college. Then, Imtiaz guided me to this one year course in filmmaking," Sajid told PTI in an interview. "While studying, I started liking the process of screen writing and while doing that I found my voice. I realised this is what I enjoyed doing," he said. Having a famous director as a brother can be tough for someone starting out and Sajid is ...

Anushka perfects 'charkha' for 'Sui Dhaaga'

Actress Anushka Sharma, who plays an embroiderer from the Indian hinterlands in "Sui Dhaaga - Made In India", ensured she sank her teeth into the character and so, she learnt how to operate a traditional 'charkha' for it.

Shooting 'Paltan' was a great learning: Harshvardhan Rane

Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who is gearing up for the release of "Paltan", says shooting the film was a great learning and will remain a memorable experience.

Malaika says 'Hello Hello' in new song

Dancing diva Malaika Arora is back with her scintillating moves in a special song, 'Hello Hello' from Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming movie 'Pataakha'.Right from her 'Chaiyaan Chaiyaan' days to 'Munni Badnaam Hui' and the last one being 'Fashion Khatam Mujhpe' from 'Dolly Ki Doli', the 45-year-old actor has always managed to impress her fans with her dancing skills.The latest song, which features Malaika raising the temperature in a desi avatar, has created quite a buzz on social media. The catchy lyrics of the song have been penned by taking a cue from the increased use of phones and WhatsAppSung by Rekha Bhardwaj, the song is written by Gulzar, composed by Vishal and choreographed by Ganesh Acharya.'Pataakha' is based on an acclaimed short story by renowned writer Charan Singh Pathik. Also starring Sunil Grover and Vijay Raaz, the movie is all set to hit the big screens on September 28.

Arjun, Parineeti reveal their goofy side in new 'Namaste England' poster

A new poster from Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Namaste England' has been revealed and it shows the goofy side of the stars as they can be seen breaking into a jig.In the poster, Parineeti and Arjun don traditional attires with the backdrop of a farm in the countryside. Parineeti is wearing a pink salwar kameez whereas Arjun wears a purple kurta pajama as the duo takes a high jump.The new poster also comes with the release date of the trailer.The 'Tevar' star took to Twitter to share the new poster and wrote, "Guesswork ends. Excitement begins. #NamasteEnglandTrailer out tomorrow."Vipul Amrutlal Shah's 'Namaste England' is a refreshing story is about the journey of two individuals, Jasmeet and Param. It traces their love story across the landscapes of India and Europe. Starting from Punjab and moving to Ludhiana, Amritsar, Dhaka and all the way to Paris followed by Brussels and finally to London, the flick will surely be a fun quintessential Bollywood film and will hit ...

Have lost films to established actors previously: Tripti Dimri

Tripti Dimri, who is making her big screen debut with "Laila Majnu", says bagging a big project for newcomers is difficult and even if they do land one, they sometimes get replaced by established actors. Hailing from Delhi, Tripti was aware that getting an entry in films wouldn't be easy for an outsider and hence was "shocked" when she was chosen as the lead for Imtiaz Ali and Ekta Kapoor's joint production. "Outsiders don't get it easy. I was not even expecting to get a film. It was not on my mind and it was a shocker for me when they took me for the film which has people like Imtiaz and Ekta Kapoor attached to it," Tripti told PTI. "I have auditioned for a lot of films and at the final stage, I have been told that an established actor is doing the film. This has happened to me a lot of time. So this time, I was shocked," she added. Imtiaz and Sajid, who is also directing the film, have co-written the story. Tripti stars opposite Avinash Tiwary in the film, releasing this ...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus reflects on her battle with cancer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis, saying that after undergoing treatment for it she feels quite "different". The 57-year-old Emmy-winning actor and "Seinfeld" alum was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The news led to a halt in the production on the final season of the HBO series "Veep" as she underwent treatment. Last month, the actor returned to work. Speaking with InStyle in an interview, Louis-Dreyfus said she has emerged as a changed person after her battle with the disease. "I do feel different, but I can't quite articulate how. I've come out the other side of this, and I'm still not exactly sure how to define the difference other than to say I'm grateful, of course, but it's more than that. It's bigger," she said. The actor said she is focussing on her future and does not intend to look back for even a bit. "I'm not someone who likes looking back. I look forward. That's how I operate. We'll finish an episode, and I am just ready for the .

John Krasinski might not direct 'A Quiet Place' sequel

Actor-director John Krasinski has hinted that he might give up the directing duties of "A Quiet Place" sequel. Krasinski directed and starred in "A Quiet Place", and after the film's success Paramount Pictures had green lit a sequel. In an interview with The Independent, the 38-year-old actor said he might make way for another director to helm the sophomore project. "I could totally see myself handing over the reins to someone else. It's really just about finding the right story," he said. "I know Paramount announced it and really want to do one. I really credit them with allowing us to very gently get in the water; it's really nice of them to do because a lot of places would just make it. We're really trying to find a story that feels very connected (to the first one)," he added. The nearly dialogue-free original centres on a family (led by Krasinski and his real-life wife, Emily Blunt) as they struggle to survive in a world of monsters that hunt by sound.

Dave Bautista wants Drax the Destroyer solo film

Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista has expressed his desire for a film based on his "Guardians of the Galaxy" character Drax the Destroyer. The 49-year-old star, who played the part in three films, believes the character deserves a solo film as there is a story that is worth telling. "I think it's a beautiful story and I think it's been lost and overlooked a little bit. It's a beautiful and heartbreaking emotional thing to know where that love for his family and that heartbreak over his family being lost and murdered, where it comes from I think," Bautista told MTV International in an interview. "I really pushed and fought for the Drax standalone film but I don't think it's ever going to happen. I really wish they would because I think there's a story to be told there and I think the fans would really love to see that story, even if it's not me portraying Drax, I just think it is an interesting story to tell," he added. Bautista had recently revealed the third part of "Guardians of ..

Alicia Vikander to narrate documentary 'Anthropocene'

"Tomb Raider" star Alicia Vikander has been announced as a narrator of the documentary "Anthropocene: The Human Epoch". The documentary, directed by Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier and Edward Burtynsky, explores the impact that mankind has left on earth, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Alicia's exceptional voice, and her considerable talent in knowing how to use it, has elevated our film enormously and brings a beauty and hope to the narration that is crucial. "We are deeply honoured by her participation," said co-director Baichwal in a statement. The film will have its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday.

Nayantara Sahgal, Kiran Nagarkar in longlist of 10 for JCB Prize for Literature

Veterans Nayantara Sahgal and Kiran Nagarkar are among the 10 authors whose novels have found place in the inaugural JCB Prize for Literature longlist announced on Wednesday. The prize, which carries a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh, the richest literary award in the country, was established earlier this year with the aim of enhancing the prestige of literary achievement in India and creating greater visibility for contemporary Indian writing. The longlisted works for this year's award are "Half the Night is Gone" (Amitabha Bagchi), "Clouds" (Chandrahas Choudhury), "Jasmine Days" (Benny Daniel/Benyamin), "Poonachi" (Perumal Murugan), "Jasoda" (Kiran Nagarkar), "All the Lives We Never Lived" (Anuradha Roy), "When the Moon Shines by Day" (Nayantara Sahgal), "Latitudes of Longing" (Shubhangi Swarup), "The Book of Chocolate Saints" (Jeet Thayil) and "Empire" (Devi Yesodharan). The prize has a special focus on translation, and intends to introduce readers to works by Indian writers in different

Slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' finally return home

FBI has finally recovered the pair of ruby slippers from the classic 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz'.According to FBI, the slippers were recovered during a summer sting operation, 13 years after they disappeared from a Minnesota museum, Variety reported.Jill Sanborn, a special agent in charge of the Minneapolis Division of the FBI, said that Dorothy's slippers are a treasured piece of Americana, and that they are hoping members of the public can help them better fill in the details that will finish the script of this mystery so they can hold accountable all those who were behind the scheme.The shoes carried an insurance of 1 million USD and an additional 1 million USD was offered by an anonymous donor for their safe return.FBI on Tuesday claimed that the theft was an attempt to extort the Markel Corporation, the owner of the slippers.The timing could not be better since Warner Bros. are currently working on an animated adaptation of 'Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz'.

Atkinson talks about his comedy partnership with Robinson

Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson says there are a few people he feels more at ease with as a comedy partnership, and his "Blackadder" co-star Tony Robinson was one of them.

Hope 'Rajma Chawal' gets the acclaim it deserves: Amyra Dastur

Actress Amyra Dastur, whose movie "Rajma Chawal" has been selected for the British Film Institute's (BFI) London Film Festival, hopes the movie resonates with the audience and critics well.

JCB Literature Prize longlists this year's '10 most distinguished novels'

Two novels in translation, two by debut women authors, two by established writers previously nominated for the Man Booker Prize, along with four other novels have made it to the longlist of the inaugural edition of the JCB Prize for Literature.

Song of Sean Paul & Goulding to get Indian dance video

Grammy Award-winning Jamaican rapper Sean Paul and singer Ellie Goulding's song "Bad love" will get an official Indian dance video.

Sonali Bendre's new look comes with inspiration for cancer patients

Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, has been an inspiration for patients suffering from the life-threatening ailment. The actor has penned another motivational post after she opted for a wig following hairloss due to cancer treatment.The actor took to Instagram to share a heartwarming video capturing her transformation during the course of treatment.In the post, Bendre expressed how it is important to do what makes one happy, even if it's something as simple as wearing a wig, bright red lipstick or high heels.She wrote, "Vanity is my favourite sin." - Al Pacino. Well, it might not be my all-time favourite sin (that would be gluttony ), but who doesn't like looking good? The way we look has a profound psychological impact on us. A little vanity here and there does no one any harm. It's important to do what makes you happy, even if it's something as simple as wearing a wig, bright red lipstick, high heels."She further added, "No one can tell .

Akshay proud to be ambassador of Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is proud and honoured to be the ambassador of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation.Promoting the former prime minister's motto of 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan', the actor took to Twitter on Wednesday and posted a picture with his grandson, Vinamra Shastri, who is also the president of the foundation.He wrote, "Happy and proud to be the Honorary Ambassador of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation. Keep up the good work, @VinamraShastri. We ought to live by Shastri ji's 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' motto for our great nation. @LalMemorial."The superstar, recently, made it to the top 10 of the annual Forbes' list of the world's best-paid male actors. The 'Rustom' star ranked number seven on the list with earnings of USD 40.5 million.On the work front, he is riding high on the success of sports drama 'Gold' and will next be seen in '2.0' with Rajinikanth..