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Bachchans, Bollywood celebs support Shweta's design debut
The Bachchan family, apart from a string of Bollywood celebrities turned up to support Shweta Bachchan Nanda, daughter of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, as she launched her fashion label 'MxS' in association with designer Monisha Jaising at a gala celebration here.
India has poor practice of archiving, documenting historical events: Kabir Khan
Bollywood filmmaker Kabir Khan, who visited the Lord's Cricket Ground and library in London recently as part of the preparation for his upcoming film "'83", says the year 1983 was very important for Indian cricket as the nation won its first World Cup, but not enough documentation is available in the country regarding the event.
As an actor you are always lonely: Shahid Kapoor
The fame, glamour and adulation may seem like a dream, but an actor is always a loner searching for moments of catharsis, says Shahid Kapoor. The 37-year-old star says the emotional journey he goes through when he is alone contributes a lot in the growth of the performer in him. "As an actor you are always lonely. You are always in spotlight so that's what people see. But when you are on your own, it's very lonely. And it's a journey that's personal. I believe, at that time, something emotional happens which reflects in my performance," Shahid told PTI in an interview. The actor says he holds these moments of loneliness close to his heart as "that's when I am being completely honest to myself and probably changing from inside". "What actors do is, we emote. So, the more there is inside, the more there is to throw out. I have learned to channelise that, which I believe is very important for a long-lasting career. Otherwise, this is a very jumpy job. You are constantly up there, down ...
Dark, heavy and brilliant: A mix of the old and new from 'Alice in Chains' (Music Review)
With the release of their sixth studio album, "Rainier Fog", American metal band Alice In Chains has lived up to the massive hype and high expectations of fans, who were waiting expectantly since their last release "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" in 2013.
Bono suffers 'complete loss of voice', U2 cancels show
Iconic Irish rock band U2 called off a performance in Berlin on Saturday night saying the lead singer, Bono had "suffered a complete loss of voice". According to CNN, the group issued a statement, signed by Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen and The Edge, said they are seeking medical advice. "We don't know what has happened and we're taking medical advice. We're so sorry for tonight's cancellation. "Bono was in great form and great voice prior to the show and we were all looking forward to the second night in Berlin, but after a few songs, he suffered a complete loss of voice," the statement said. The band members said they will keep their fans in the loop about another gig which would be arranged. "As always, we appreciate our audience's understanding and all our fans' support in Berlin and those who traveled from afar. We will update you very soon," the statement added. The Mercedes Benz Arena, where U2 performed August 31 and September 1 as part of its eXPERIENCE & iNNOCENCE tour, ...
Don't believe I have 'made it', says Mathhew McConaughey
Mathhew McConaughey says he does not believe he has 'made it' in Hollywood. The 48-year-old actor, who has hits such as "Dallas Buyers Club", "Interstellar" and "The Wolf of Wall Street", among others to his credit, said he does not take his successes and failures seriously. "I don't believe that, 'Ah, I'm Matthew McConaughey. I'm 48, I've got a family, I've got a wife, I've got three kids, everyone's healthy right now, I've got a career, I've won an Oscar'. It's not like, 'Oh, I did it'," McConaughey told BW magazine. "There's chapters of success and failures but there's not a spot where you get to take a deep breath and go - 'I've finally made it'. Then you become stagnant. That's not as fun," he added. The actor, who shot to fame after featuring in 1993 hit "Dazed and Confused", went on to win a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in "Dallas Buyers Club".
I won't retire, says Paul McCartney
Beatles legend Paul McCartney says "work is play" for him and he has no plans of hanging up his boots as of now. The 76-year-old music icon said the people can move the retirement age as far as they like as he seems to be having fun even today. McCartney, however, revealed he contemplated quitting in 2007, when he was 65. Asked if he thought about retirement, he told Q magazine, "Inevitably you do, I mean, I had those thoughts at 65. Which is a while ago. 'Cos 65 is the retirement age. In my world, in the working class." When reminded that it has been pushed back to 66 now, the veteran singer added, "Oh they moved it? Hey, they can move it as far as they like, I don't mind. 'Cos my work is play. Seems to be working OK." The "Hey Jude" hitmaker is set to release his new studio album 'Egypt Station' in September, which will mark his first album in five years. McCarntney plans to do several "little gigs" before the new record hits the shelves.
No 'Bunty Aur Babli' sequel in works as of now: Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan reveals filmmaker Aditya Chopra thought of making a sequel to the hit "Bunty Aur Babli" back in 2005 but he dropped the idea as there was no script at that time. Recently there were reports that the sequel was in the works but Abhishek said no one has approached him for it. Calling "Bunty Aur Babli" a special film, the actor told PTI, "Soon after the release of the film in 2005, Aditya Chopra, the producer of the film, was very keen that we do a sequel but he did not have a story at that point of a time. "Would he want to make a sequel? At that point of time, he did. If Adi finds a story that is worthy and he wants us to do it, he will let us know. As of now I can't say anything." The film directed by Shaad Ali was about two small-town misfits, played by Abhishek and Rani Mukherji, who run away from their homes to make their mark in the world and end up as fraudsters. There have also been rumours about Abhishek will be part of "Dhoom 4" that will reportedly have Shah
Want to be part of films that impact and entertain society: Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor says she wants to be part of films that would have an impact on society and be entertaining at the same time. "A film works when you have belief in a story and your character. Then it definitely works out. "I also look if the story or my character is going to impact society and is it going to entertain people while saying something. I want to be part of films that say something to the society and entertain as well," Sonam told PTI. Year 2018 has turned out to be good for Sonam starting with "Padman", "Veere Di Wedding" and "Sanju". "From the time 'Raanjhanaa' released, things are looking good. I am really happy about it. I had couple of directors who believed in me and also there was a shift in perception. It has been six years and thank God I have not seen any film that has failed," she said. Sonam has started shooting for her next release "The Zoya Factor", the big-screen adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel of the same name. "Everybody thought I should play Zoya, it is .
I feel deliberately sidelined by mainstream filmmakers: Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey has walked away with critical acclaim in every film he has been a part of but the actor says he feels deliberately sidelined by the mainstream filmmakers today. The actor, who has an impressive filmography comprising "Khosla Ka Ghosla!", "Bheja Fry" and "Titli", said there are days when he feels bitter especially when people say they want to see more of him. "You should talk to the filmmakers, especially the mainstream ones and ask them why they don't give me work. I did 'Ek Tha Tiger', but I wasn't in 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. I know and I feel that I'm ignored," Ranvir told PTI. "I feel I've been deliberately sidelined by the mainstream filmmakers, but I don't let that bother me. If I start thinking about that, I'll lose focus on what I need to do and have to do. I want to do more work. I have time but no work," he added. The 46-year-old actor said due to lack of quality work coming his way, he has often taken up films which ideally he would not have. "There have been years ..
Films are part of my life, not my entire life: Raveena Tandon
Bollywood's leading ladies of the '90s have been making a comeback in films but for Raveena Tandon, there's more to life than just movies. Her contemporaries - Kajol, Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit - have returned to films but Raveena said there is a time for everything. "I have been there, done that... When I was working a lot that time I gave my 100 per cent, then I had family and other things to do so things do change. I want to live life. Films are part of my life, they are not my entire life," Raveena told PTI. The actor said now that she has the luxury to select projects, she is not interested in signing any and every film that comes her way. "I am not interested to be seen on every Friday. I have a luxury to do that today. Earlier I used to do 30 films in one go. Now at this stage I have the luxury to choose what I want to do." Raveena, who was last seen in 2017's "Maatr", believes an actor must evolve with time and age. At the same time, however, she said it would be wrong to say .
Imtiaz Ali to make film on Radha Krishna's love story
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali will write and direct a film on the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna. It will be produced by his Window Seat Films LLP along with Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Entertainment.
Reliance Entertainment, Imtiaz Ali to make a film on Radha Krishna's eternal love story
Anil D Ambani's Reliance Entertainment and Imtiaz Ali's Window Seat Films, LLP, on Sunday announced that they will be producing a film on the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna. Imtiaz, who has been behind modern love stories such as "Jab We Met", "Love Aaj Kal" and "Rockstar", has always been fascinated by the epic that has travelled down generations and transcends the boundaries of culture, geography and tradition. Making the announcement on Janmashtami, Imtiaz said it is one of his dream projects, long cherished and something that he always wanted to explore on the big screen. "I have always been fascinated by the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna. In all of Indian folklore I know of no other story, which is so intensely personal and yet has such an epic scale. It has been my dream to step into the world of Radha Krishna," the director said in a statement. While this epic will be one of Imtiaz's upcoming directorial ventures, it is not the one that he will be directing ..
Cinema is the fastest way to create awareness: Prateik Babbar
After "Mulk", actor Prateik Babbar says he wants do projects which are not only commercial, but have the potential to make a difference in a society.
U2 singer Bono loses voice during Berlin concert
Lead singer of the famous Irish band, Bono under unforeseen circumstances, lost his voice midway while singing during his concert in Berlin.U2 had to cut short their 'Experience & Innocence 2018 tour' concert in Berlin on Saturday.In a recently released statement, U2 expressed their apology for this sudden development which led to the show being cancelled midway, reported E! Online. They further added that the singer's voice was perfect before the show started.The 58-year-old singer lost his voice while singing 'Red Flag Day'. He had only performed for only 20 minutes. It is at this instant that the band stopped playing any musical instruments.Bono suspected that the stage smoke in the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin affected his voice.After he requested the stage managers to increase the air conditioning system, he tried performing to 'Beautiful Day', but then too he struggled like his last song.Saddened by this fact, he said he will find out as to what exactly happened, and exited
Offset inks daughter's name on face
Hollywood rapper Offset, who is known to have an addiction for tattoos, has recently got a new one.The new tattoo on his left jaw has his daughter Kulture's name on it, reported TMZ.On the right cheek, he is got his youngest son's name and likewise, on his shoulder, he has got his eldest son's name.Keeping tabs with this unique obsession, he has also etched his rapper wife Cardi B's name on his neck earlier this year.Earlier in July, Cardi B and Offset welcomed Kulture into their lives.
Here's why September is 'happy' for Farhan Akhtar
Seems like the fans of actor, filmmaker and singer Farhan Akhtar are up for a treat this month.The 'Rock On' star has hinted at a new single in his recent Instagram post.Farhan posted a picture of himself being recorded and captioned it, "Happy September. Guess who's releasing a new single this month? #newmusic #funtimes #expressyourself"Currently, he is on a musical tour in the USA, along with musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.The multi-talented actor is well known for 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' and will next be seen in Shonali Bose's debut directorial 'The Sky is pink', alongside Priyanka Chopra.
Shraddha shares throwback picture from 'Stree' days
Nostalgic Shraddha Kapoor took to social media to share a throwback picture from the time she was shooting for the horror flick 'Stree'.She took to Instagram to post a picture where the actor is seen sitting along with co-star Rajkummar Rao and other crew members.Expressing her gratitude to be a part of the film, she wrote alongside, "#STREE shoot throwback! Deeply grateful for the love for #STREE. Every moment on this film has been special & memorable & I feel so blessed to be a part of a film like this. Thank you all so much Missing from the photo - DK, @nowitsabhi , @pvijan & Dinoo"The story is set in a small town where it is believed that there was a beautiful woman, who left every man awestruck by her beauty, but only one man loved her truly.The film, which also starred Pankaj Tripathi, was released on August 31.
Jonas Bloquet's spooky 'The Nun' experience
Actor Jonas Bloquet says he could "feel the dead" while shooting for horror film "The Nun" in Romania.
TV actor Susan Brown passes away at 86
Veteran TV actor Susan Brown took her last breath on Saturday (local time), following a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's. She was 86.Brown was residing in Los Angeles at the time of her death.She is well-known for her role as Gail Adamson Baldwin in the longest running American soap opera 'General Hospital', reported Variety.Brown began her career as a TV actor back in 1959 with the soap opera 'From These Roots'.Apart from acting, she ran an interior design firm, where she happened to provide her Hollywood friends with decorating services.In 1977, she started her journey with 'General Hospital' until her departure in 1985. She kept on making several appearances in the popular TV show until she got back in 1992. She even reprised the same role in General Hospital 's spin-off series 'Port Charles', before exiting in 2004.Her performance in the 'General Hospital' earned her an Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Supporting Actress' back in 1979.