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Chetan Bhagat launches "movie-style" promo for his new book

Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat on Monday launched the trailer of his new upcoming book, titled "The Girl in Room 105: An Unlove story". The trailer of Bhagat's highly-anticipated novel was released along with its title and cover via Facebook Livestream here in Mumbai. "This time I have departed from the typical Chetan Bhagat love story. It is an unlove story. I think love is great -- I may have pushed it too much -- but sometimes in life you have to unlove... we all have (had) situation where we have to unlove someone. "It is a movie-style promo. Such promos for books does not exist, I have to again and again explain to people that you have to read the book to figure out what happened... because the joy of books is something else," said the author during the launch. The trailer suggests a plot about a boy called Keshav Rajpurohit from a conservative family, who faces an unexpected turn of events when he goes to visit his ex-girlfriend Zara Lone, a Kashmiri Muslim, in her room. The ...

'Stree' earns Rs 32.07 crore in opening weekend

Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor's "Stree" has minted Rs 32.07 crore in its first three days. According to the makers, the horror comedy earned Rs 6.82 crore on August 31, its day one. The film, penned by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk, strengthened at the ticket window on Saturday and Sunday with Rs 10.87 crore and Rs 14.38 crore, respectively. Directed by Amar Kaushik, "Stree" is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba, about a witch who knocks on people's doors at night. Director duo Nidimoru and Dk, who have backed the project, are overwhelmed with the response. "The response is truly overwhelming. It's a script that's been close to our heart ever since we wrote it. We were waiting for the right time to make it. I now think we chose the right script to turn producers with. "We always felt that our brand of humour can appeal to everyone and that's exactly what's happening. We are just terribly excited and truly thankful," they said in a statement. Co-producer Dinesh Vijan said the team was .

Rajkummar Rao named face of Actimaxx

National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao has been signed as the brand ambassador of Singapore-based active leisure brand Actimaxx.

Bollyboom goes international, to debut in Kuala Lumpur with Guru Randhawa

After the High Rated Gabru Tour with Bollyboom across seven cities in India, singer Guru Randhawa will front Percept Live's Bollywood dance music property's international debut in Kuala Lumpur later this month.

I was not psychoanalysed: Dakota Johnson clarifies seeking therapy post 'Suspiria' comment

Dakota Johnson has clarified her remark that she underwent "therapy" after shooting the horror film "Suspiria" saying she was "not psychoanlaysed". In Elle magazine's April interview, the actor had said the Luca Guadagnino directorial "f**ked me up so much I had to go to therapy". When asked about the procedure, Johnson said she is a "porous person" who gets affected by her surroundings. "First of all, I was not psychoanalysed and I hope I never will be. I find sometimes when I work on a project and I don't have any shame in this I'm a very porous person and I absorb a lot of people's feelings. "When you're working sometimes with dark subject matter, it can stay with you and then to talk to somebody really nice about it afterwards is a really nice way to move on from the project. My therapist is a really nice woman," she said. According to EW, the actor was speaking at the film's press conference at the Venice Film Festival. Johnson, 28, further said working on "Suspiria" was "not ..

Rajat Barmecha wasn't uncomfortable playing a man with sexual dysfunction

"Udaan" actor Rajat Barmecha will be seen in a web-series, playing a social media star stuck with a sexual dysfunction problem. He says he wasn't uncomfortable with the role at all.

Chetan Bhagat reveals cover, 'movie-style promo' of new Hindu-Muslim 'unlove story'

Best-selling author Chetan Bhagat has revealed the cover and a "movie-style promo" of his new book "The Girl in Room 105" -- "a funny kind of thriller" about a Kashmiri Muslim girl and a Hindu boy -- in a Facebook live on his fanpage on Monday.

Kuldip Nayar gave us full freedom while making docu on him: Filmmaker

During the shooting of a documentary film on veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, he had given complete freedom to the crew to showcase the journey of his life and exuded "overwhelming warmth", recalls its director. Delhi-based filmmaker Meera Dewan, who helmed the film -- 'In his Inner Voice: Kuldip Nayar', commissioned by the Films Division, said, "Nayar sahab fully trusted us during the making of the project." "He gave us complete freedom, to touch his books in the library, arrange and rearrange the papers lying on his desk, as we wanted or the setting we wanted to shoot him in. He obliged us during the filming in the most humble way," she told PTI. A portion of the nearly hour-long documentary, completed earlier this year, was screened at the Press Club of India during a memorial meet held last Friday. Dewan, who attended the meet, said, in the hindsight, it was a comforting feeling that "Nayar sahab saw the film and liked it". "The premier had taken place at the IIC and the ...

Don't compare 'Once Again' with 'The Lunchbox'

Film: "Once Again"; Director: Kanwal Sethi; Cast: Shefali Shah, Neeraj Kabi and Rasika Dugal, Rating: ****

Fame intoxicating but you sober down too: Dharmendra

Veteran actor Dharmendra says fame can be intoxicating but one can avoid getting trapped by staying true to one's roots. Dubbed as an actor who has delivered a lot of hits in his long career, Dharmendra says "money and fame" were never a criteria for him or his children. "We don't know how to do rat race. Fame is intoxicating. It goes to your head but you sober down too. We are not addicted to it," Dharmendra told PTI in an interview. "But love is a passion which makes a home in hearts. That is what happened with us. People can't remove the home we have built in their hearts. They will feel for us. My audience is my family. They feel a lot for me," he said. The 82-year-old actor said he knew only one way to be -honest and polite. It is something that his two sons - Sunny and Bobby, have also inherited from him, he said. "I haven't done any drama in my life. I've been honest and giving. We haven't left our roots, nor we ever will. My parents taught me this and I've taught my children.

Govinda-starrer 'Fryday' to release on October 12

Govinda's next, "Fryday", is set to hit the theatres on October 12. The 54-year-old actor shared the news on Twitter Monday along with the poster of the film. "Kickstart this Janmashtami with me and my saala, @varunsharma90! Maza hoga dugna with #FRYDAY, releasing 12th October 2018!" he wrote. Abhishek Dograa is directing. Produced by Sajid Qureshi, the film also stars Varun Sharma and Digangana Suryavanshi. Govinda's last release was "Aa Gaya Hero" (2017).

'Cats' to clash with 'Star Wars: Episode IX' on December 20

The new film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical "Cats" will have a face-off with "Star Wars: Episode IX" on December 20. Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper will helm the project from Lee Hall's take on the musical, based on TS Eliot's children's poems. The film will follow the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. According to Variety, Universal Pictures was originally going to release another musical hit, "Wicked" in the slot, which is currently delayed and re-dated. Besides "Episode IX", "Cats" also faces stiff competition from Fox's Hercule Poirot mystery "Death on the Nile".

I've been close to making film debut a few times: Kritika Kamra

Well-known to Hindi television viewers as Arohi of "Kitani Mohabbat Hai" and Nidhi of "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", actress Kritika Kamra is now taking the Bollywood plunge with "Mitron". She says she has been on the verge of making a film debut a couple of times, but somehow things didn't work out then.

Parineeti Chopra looks ethereal on mag cover

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra, who is already a fitness motivation for many, has left fans stunned with her look in the latest issue of Brides Today magazine.The 'Ishaqzaade' actor looked ethereal as she posed in a heavily embellished high-waisted ivory lehenga with subtle mirror work.The look was further accentuated with centre parted hair and smokey eyes. In the still, Parineeti is lying on a couch as she dons a ruby studded diamond necklace and a stack of matching bangles.She featured in the magazine cover with her 'Namastey Englaand' co-star Arjun Kapoor.Sharing another picture, in which Parineeti leaned against Arjun's back, she wrote, "He was about to fall, caught him just in time. Phew! Baba I know I am your saviour; happy the world finally knows. Thankyou @bridestodayin for spreading the word. @arjunkapoor @falgunishanepeacockindia."For the cover look of the magazine, Parineeti posed with Arjun wearing a sparkly wine coloured sheer dress, paired with long earrings, a maang .

Govinda's 'Fryday' to release on October 12

Actor Govinda on Monday unveiled the poster of his upcoming film "Fryday" and announced that it will release on October 12.

Focussed to make massive impression in India in next few years: Jay Sean

Jay Sean, the popular British singer of Indian heritage, says he has had a loyal fan base in India for the past 15 years. He is currently focussing on making a "massive" impression in the country.

Christina Grimmie's mother Tina dies of breast cancer

Singer Christina Grimmie's mother, Tina, has died of breast cancer. The news comes two years after the singer, age 22, was gunned down by a deranged fan following a concert performance in Orlando. The Grimmie family announced the Tina's demise on social media Sunday. "We are saddened to announce the loss of our beloved Tina, also affectionately known as 'Mama Grimmie' to the millions of fans of Christina Grimmie around the world. She will be missed immensely," the family said in a statement. "Tina fought a courageous and brave battle with cancer for many years, even until her final hours with family by her side. While this is a bittersweet moment for us as a family, particularly after losing Christina two years ago, we rejoice at the thought that Tina and Christina are united once again in the presence of our Lord and Savior," it continued. Christina's brother Marcus tacked gunman Kevin James Loibl and was praised for preventing further injury or loss of life.

It's because of Salim Khan that I became Shah Rukh Khan: SRK

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who marked his presence at the grand finale of Salman Khan-hosted game show "Dus Ka Dum 3", says he owes his success and fame to Salman's father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan.

Lata Mangeshkar saddened by Atif Aslam's 'Chalte chalte'

For those who revere Lata Mangeshkars "Chalte chalte yuhi koi mil gaya tha", the mellow 'mujra' melody composed by the great Ghulam Mohammed for the mythic Meena Kumaris swan song in "Pakeezah", the new version of the song by Pakistan singer Atif Aslam for a Bollywood film titled "Mitron", is a shocker.

Chaitanya to play Karan Kundra's on-screen brother

Actor Chaitanya Choudhry will play actor Karan Kundra's on-screen brother in the show "Dil Hi Toh Hai".