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Tyler Perry offers Geoffrey Owens a TV role
Actor Geoffrey Owens, who was job-shamed for working at a grocery store, has been offered a TV role by filmmaker Tyler Perry.
'Venom' to release in India on October 5
Actor Tom Hardy's "Venom" will release in India on October 5.
I like being appreciated by intelligent people: Nawazuddin
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he prefers getting appreciation from people who are intelligent, educated and experts in the field.
Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci to star in 'Percy'
Actors Christopher Walken and Christina Ricci have grabbed the roles in Clark Johnson-directed farming drama "Percy".
I'm not part of casting: Salman Khan on 'Bigg Boss'
Superstar Salman Khan has been hosting "Bigg Boss" since its fourth season and says he often gets calls from people who are interested in participating in the controversial reality show, but he doesn't take a call on casting the contestants.
Hrithik unveils 'Super 30' poster on Teacher's Day
On the occasion of Teacher's Day on Wednesday, actor Hrithik Roshan unveiled the first look of his upcoming film "Super 30", based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar, who runs the Super 30 programme in Patna.
Most actors in my place would have run away: Manoj Bajpayee
Manoj Bajpayee's journey has been filled with equal parts failure and acclaim but the actor says it is his stubbornness that has kept him going through times which would have forced many to quit. Bajpayee was launched into stardom in 1998 with Ram Gopal Verma's "Satya" after years of featuring in minor roles. "It has been a roller-coaster ride. It has tested me on several levels. Most of the actors in my place would have run away, would have chosen a different path. But I am obstinate," Bajpayee told PTI. "I don't bow down to situations so easily. I am very convinced about what I want to do. Whether I achieve it or not, I believe in trying till the end. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn't. That's the gamble you take." The journey from "Satya" to "Gali Gulliyan"- his upcoming release - was difficult but taught him the meaning of success in the industry. "Success to me means the freedom to do what one wants to. When you are not doing well, you are only listening to advice. ...
Akshay Kumar is honorary ambassador for Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation
Actor Akshay Kumar is proud about getting selected as an honorary ambassador for Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation.
Toronto International Film Festival lines up an Indian cinema feast
The Indian presence in the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which runs from September 6 to 16, will be bigger than ever before. The world's largest movie-producing nation will be represented in North America's premier film festival by as many as eight remarkably diverse titles. Add to that three international productions in the TIFF lineup that were shot in the subcontinent - British director Michael Winterbottom's "The Wedding Guest", French filmmaker Mia Hansen-Love's "Maya" and Australian Anthony Maras's debut feature "Hotel Mumbai" - and you have a slate of 11 films that will ensure that the spotlight never veers away from India during the 11-day celebration of cinema in Canada's cultural and commercial hub. Both "The Wedding Guest, about "a mysterious British Muslim man" who travels across India and Pakistan and "Hotel Mumbai", centred on the 2008 Mumbai terror attack on Taj Mahal Hotel, star Dev Patel. The cast of the French film "Maya", which follows a war ...
Seventh Street introduces Rajkumar Rao as its brand ambassador
Seventh Street, the renowned eyewear brand of Safilo Group, announces the leading Bollywood star, Rajkumar Rao as their brand ambassador for India.Personality, style and comfort with a tinge of fun are the features that stand out in all the eyewear collections of Seventh Street. Beautifully crafted and perfectly balanced between fit and style, the optical frames are designed to make you stand out from the crowd.Announcing Rajkumar Rao as the ambassador, Kyriakos Kofinas, Managing Director IMEA and APAC for Safilo Group, said, "We are delighted to have Rajkumar Rao as the face of Seventh Street. His charming personality and effortless style are the perfect qualities that embody the brand's value as well. The actor will be seen sporting the latest collection of the brand in a campaign that has been released today."On his association with Seventh Street, Raj Kumar Rao said, "I am extremely happy to be associated with Seventh Street as its brand ambassador. I feel that the brand is all ...
Shraddha Kapoor "overwhelmed" with 'Stree' success
Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor, who is riding high on the success of her recent release 'Stree', is overwhelmed with the kind of love the film is receiving.Also starring Rajkummar Rao, the unconventional and quirky horror- comedy has raked in Rs.48.34 crores so far.Speaking to media here, the 'Baaghi' star said, "I have been reading all the messages about Stree from my close friends, family, and my lovely fans. The response is overwhelming, to say the least. I am extremely grateful to my director, producers, and writers for making me a part of this amazing film."It was the first time that the actor chose a film from the horror-comedy genre.The 31-year-old star will next be seen in 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' with Shahid Kapoor and the trilingual action film 'Saaho'.
Adil Hussain's 'What Will People Say' is Norway official entry for Oscars 2019
Actor Adil Hussain has announced that his film "What Will People Say" has been declared as the official entry of Norway for the 2019 Academy Awards. The 54-year-old actor took to Facebook to share the news of the Iram Haq-directed film's selectionfor best foreign language film Oscar consideration. "Our film #WhatWillPeopleSay is just been declared as the #Norwegian official entry into #Oscars 2019. "Big Congratulations to Iram Haq, Maria Mozhdah, Ekavali Khanna and cast and Crew members! We hope that our film will finally be one of the films to be Nominated in Foreign Film Category at the Oscars in 2019," Adil wrote. The film, which is a joint production of Norway, Germany, Sweden, France and Denmark, had its world premiere last year at the Toronto International Film Festival. The story follows 16-year-old Nisha who is caught with her Norwegian boyfriend by her conservative parents and sent against her will to a small town in Pakistan to live with the extended family.
Richard Madden wasn't paid much for 'Game of Thrones' role
"Game of Thrones" star Richard Madden has said he was not paid much for his role in HBO epic fantasy series. In an interview with The Sunday Times, the 32-year-old actor who played Robb Stark, the eldest son of Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark during season one and two of "Game of Thrones", said as he was relatively new to acting, he was not paid at par with others during his stint on the show. "People think I am (loaded) because of 'Game Of Thrones', but you know, when I signed up for that I was 22, with f**k all on my CV, so I was paid f**k all," Madden said. The "Cinderalla" actor admitted that gender pay gap is an issue and needs to be addressed in the industry. "The equality thing needs to be addressed hugely between male and female co-stars. I know that from friends of mine. But there's only so much I can do for myself. Agents and lawyers, they do all that stuff. "I just kind of deal with what I need to, so I don't look a producer in the eye and f**king hate them when they're talking ...
It is impossible to fake on camera: Salman Khan
Superstar Salman Khan believes it does not matter how good one is as an actor, one cannot afford to fool the audience by being a "fraud" on-camera. The 52-year-old star, who has a huge fan-base, says it is necessary for an actor to be real and give the audience an insight into their original personality. "It is impossible to fake on camera. When you are playing a character, you can't fake. Whatever we do on-screen -- the dialogues, emotions and expressions -- they come from our personality. It is somewhere a part of us. "Camera has the power to catch if you are a fraud. You can fool people for some time, but you can't fool all the people for all the time. It will come out one day. One may try hard to hide their real self, but it is impossible. You have to be yourself, otherwise people won't be able to relate with you and then there is no success," Salman said in an interview here. The actor said the layer a performer wears while essaying a role becomes even thinner when they come on ..
Piper Perabo arrested for protesting against Brett Kavanaugh
Actor Piper Perabo has revealed that she was arrested for protesting against US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court judge pick Brett Kavanaugh. The 41-year-old actor-activist, best known for the film "Coyote Ugly" and "Looper", was arrested during Supreme Court confirmation hearing of nominee Kavanaugh in Washington DC. "I was just arrested for civil disobedience in the Kavanaugh hearings," the actor wrote on Twitter. "Many citizens before me have fought for the equal rights of women. I can't be silent when someone is nominated to the Supreme Court who would take our equal rights away.#StopKavanagh" she added. Perabo also posted a video of her and several other women being forcefully escorted from the room where Kavanaugh was being questioned by lawmakers. Piper has been very outspoken in her disdain for Kavanaugh, and has even dedicated her Twitter cover image to him. However, it is not clear whether Perabo was charged for any crime or was taken into custody.
I've been dealing with anxiety for a bit now: Taissa Farmiga
Actress Taissa Farmiga has been struggling with anxiety for quite some time, and says she initially used to get angry at herself for getting nervous for no reason.
Women writers come to fore in South Asia
South Asian countries may be in the late league of nations joining the bandwagon of literary prizes -- the likes of Booker and Pulitzer prizes are many decades old while the subcontinent's counterparts are just beginning to find a footing -- but the trends emerging from them show a staggering rise of women authors, writing on a multitude of themes, in diverse genres and languages.
Shashi Tharoor's 'Why I Am A Hindu' to be made as web series (Lead, correcting para 6)
Politician and author Shashi Tharoor's book "Why I Am A Hindu" will be made into a web series with National Award-winning producer Sheetal Talwar as showrunner. The Congress MP will also narrate it.
'Jalebi' poster turns into viral meme
After Anushka Sharma's expressions from 'Sui Dhaaga- Made in India' became a part of viral memes on social media, the poster of Mahesh Bhatt's 'Jalebi' is the next big thing in the meme world.The poster features 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' fame Rhea Chakraborty hanging out of a train's emergency window to kiss debutant Varun Mitra.Twitter users are having a ball as they fitting the unique poster in varied situations.Comparing it with a picture from the Korean war, a user wrote, "#JalebiPoster #Inspired by an iconic photo of the Korean war, clicked during the 1950s. A soldier of 160th Infantry Regiment was departing for the Korean War. It was captured by Frank Q Brown, the former Los Angeles Times photographer."Another user posted a hilarious picture and wrote, "This scenario."Commenting on the use of emergency windows in trains, a user posted funny pictures and wrote, "Pic 1: OthersPic 2: MeBest use of the emergency window."Another user poked a joke fun at Radhika Apte and Netflix by using ..
Shashi Tharoor's 'Why I Am A Hindu' to be made as web series
Politician and author Shashi Tharoor's book "Why I Am A Hindu" will be made into a web series with National Award-winning producer Sheetal Talwar as showrunner. The Congress MP will also narrate it.