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Rajkummar Rao is on the road to great success: Anil Kapoor

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is ringing in his 34th birthday today and his 'Fanney Khan' co-actor Anil Kapoor is definitely in awe of the 'City Lights ' actor.Taking to his Twitter handle, the 'Jhakkas' star wished Rao by writing, "Happy Birthday to the actor who's on the road to great success at full speed, a gem of a person and my dear friend @RajkummarRao !! All the best for #Stree! Movie releasing on your birthday has to be a good sign always! Keep doing what you do!"Adding a cherry on the cake, the 'Newton' star's much-awaited film Stree's release coincides with his birthday. The movie also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Piyush Mishra in pivotal roles.The actor has portrayed versatile roles in movies like 'Bareilly Ki Barfi', 'City Lights', 'Trapped', 'Queen', 'Omerta', 'Shaitan' among others.He will next be seen in 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga' with Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and Juhi Chawla..

Indian audience ready for dark cinema since Guru Dutt's time: 'Gali Guleiyan' maker

His maiden feature film "Gali Guleiyan" is a Hindi psychological drama about a man trapped within the walls and alleys of Old Delhi. Los Angeles-based Dipesh Jain says the Indian audience has always been ready to watch dark movies, but they have been denied such content, perhaps due to "risk averseness" which continues to exist.

Jennifer Lawrence not strict with her diet

Jennifer Lawrence says she is not very strict when it comes to dieting and eats whatever she wants. In an interview with Vogue magazine, the 28-year-old actor said she is not diet conscious and gives in to her cravings quite often. "I don't like when people say, 'I only do this or eat this'. Because I eat. I'm not very strict with my diet: If I want a piece of pizza, I eat a piece of pizza. But I do work out more than normal because I have a certain way that I want to look, and a way that I want to fit into my clothes," the Oscar winner said. "I get photographed when I'm not asking for it, so there's added pressure to look and feel your best. For me, it's easier to put that extra effort into the gym instead of putting the extra effort into: 'Oh no, I can't eat that,'," she added.

'Halkaa' not a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan propaganda film: Ranvir Shorey

Actor Ranvir Shorey, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Halkaa", says his film is not a propaganda for the government's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative.

Damon Herriman playing Charles Manson in two projects?

Actor Damon Herriman, who is all set to play Charles Manson in Quentin Tarantino's next, is also portraying the same character in the second season of David Fincher's Netflix series "Mindhunter". Two days ago, the 48-year-old actor, who had a recurring role on FX's "Justified", was roped in by Tarantino to play the cult leader of the quasi-commune Manson Family in his film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". According to Collider, Fincher's "Mindhunter" has also picked up Herriman as their Charles Manson for its upcoming season. However, neither Netflix nor anyone from Fincher's team have confirmed the news. But the report says it is a done deal. It is also reported that Herriman has already filmed scenes as the serial killer for "Mindhunter" that follows two FBI agents who begin interviewing imprisoned murderers, which leads to the term "serial killer" being coined. Tarantino's film, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in lead roles, is about the murder of Sharon ...

Hugh Jackman takes on sex scandal in 'The Front Runner' trailer

Actor Hugh Jackman is under fire in the new trailer of his political drama "The Front Runner".

DJ Khaled to launch furniture line

Music producer DJ Khaled is set to launch his new luxury furniture line based on items lying around his Miami, Florida mansion.

Chris Hemsworth to star in Indian kidnap thriller 'Dhaka'

Actor Chris Hemsworth is all set to collaborate with streaming giant Netflix for "Dhaka", which will revolve around the kidnapping of an Indian boy. The film, touted as an action thriller, will mark the directorial debut of Sam Hargrave and Hemsworth has been cast as the lead. Hargrave has served as a stunt coordinator and also acted as the stunt double for actor Chris Evans in the film "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". The India-set film follows Rake (Hemsworth) who has been hired to liberate a kidnapped Indian boy, being hidden in Bangladesh capital, Dhaka. Physically brave but an emotional coward, the man has to come to terms with his identity and sense of self. According to Deadline, director duo Anthony and Joe Russo have penned the script and they will also produce the feature via their AGBO banner. The film will be shot in India and Thailand in November this year.

Here's the latest Hindi poster of 'The Nun'

Makers of 'The Conjuring' spinoff, 'The Nun' have released the new Hindi poster of the film and it will surely send chills down your spine.Taking to Twitter, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh unveiled the scary poster, writing, "Here comes the latest installment in #TheConjuring series... Poster of #TheNun... 7 Sept 2018 release in #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu."Earlier, the teaser of the flick made a mark, giving the audience a glimpse of what the horror story has in store for lovers of this genre.Helmed by Corin Hardy, the film boasts of an ensemble cast including Demian Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, Charlotte Hope, Ingrid Bisu, Bonnie Aarons, and Jonny Coyne..

Intense love stories become successful with newcomers: Imtiaz Ali

Filmmaker-producer Imtiaz Ali who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming production 'Laila Majnu' feels that most of the times intense love stories become successful when you have new actors in the film.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Caine join fantasy drama 'Come Away'

Actors Michael Caine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw have come aboard the cast of fantasy drama "Come Away". The two actors will be joined by Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo and David Gyasi in the project that will mark the live-action debut of Brenda Chapman, the Oscar-winning director and co-writer of the Pixar film "Brave", reported Deadline. Marissa Kate Goodhill is writing the script. Jolie and Oyelowo will play the parents of the brother and sister who became the protagonists of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan." When their older brother dies in a tragic accident, they seek to save their parents from despairing over the losses and are then forced to choose between home and imagination. Oyelowo, Leesa Kahn, James Spring and Andrea Keir are producing and Michelle Manning will be executive producer. Makers are planning to shoot initially in the UK, with Jolie joining the team in Los Angeles later.

Voot to produce 18 multi-lingual, multi-genre shows

Voot, a digital streaming platform owned by Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd has announced 18 new multi-lingual web shows spread across different genres.

French actor Gerard Depardieu accused of rape

French actor Gerard Depardieu has been accused of sexual assault and rape by a 22-year-old actress.

Colin Woodell to join Harrison Ford in 'Call of the Wild'

Actor Colin Woodell is all set to be a part of 'Call of the Wild', a big-budget adaptation of Jack London's 1903 classic novel of the same name.Woodell will join 'Star Wars' fame Harrison Ford and 'Beauty and the Beast' actor Dan Stevens in the film, reports Variety.The timeless tale, which has been adapted before, tells the story of a dog named Buck who goes from a life of luxury to the rugged, mountainous sled dog trails of Alaska after he is kidnapped from his owner.The flick, to be shot in California, will be directed by Chris Sanders ('The Croods') from a script by Michael Green ('Logan').

Emmy Rossum bids adieu to 'Shameless'

Actor Emmy Rossum has announced her exit from popular series "Shameless" after its upcoming season nine. The 31-year-old actor, who plays Fiona Gallagher in the show, shared the news of her exit in an emotional post on Facebook. "I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block," she wrote. Rossum also shared her experience of portraying a "layered and dynamic" character on the show. "She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated. She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed. She is resourceful. She is loyal. She is brave. I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special," Rossum wrote. In December of 2016, it was reported that the actor had successfully lobbied for a higher salary per episode than her ...

It takes time to sink in when people call me star: Vicky Kaushal

"I feel there's a halo around me, a constant sunshine wherever I go," that's how Vicky Kaushal describes his current phase, where the actor is riding high on consecutive hits and critical acclaim. Vicky made his debut in 2015 with "Masaan" and followed it up with "Zubaan" and "Raman Raghav 2.0" the next year. The actor, however, has peaked this year with critically acclaimed performances in films like "Love Per Square Foot", "Raazi" "Sanju" and "Lust Stories" and currently awaits for the release of his next outing, "Manmarziyaan." In an interview with PTI, Vicky says 2018 has been "humbling, surreal and overwhelming." "When people say I've become a star, it takes time to sink in. My mom asks me, 'I can't have my feet on the ground as a parent, how are you feeling? What are you going through?' I feel there's a constant sense of happiness and gratefulness in me," he says. "But there are moments when I am alone and I just to scream 'hurray!' to release the happiness. Otherwise I am ...

Nepotism exists, it's not good: Varun Dhawan

Actor Varun Dhawan, who landed in a controversy for announcing "Nepotism rocks!" at the height of the debate around it in the industry, says it exists in showbiz and it's not good.

Emmy Rossum to exit 'Shameless'

American actor Emmy Rossum is leaving comedy series 'Shameless' after season 9.Rossum, who played Fiona Gallagher since the show's inception is sure the comedy-drama will continue without her. She announced her exit in a long Facebook post."I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block," she wrote.Rossum added, "This business is always an adventure, full of travel and opportunities to tell stories. Usually as an actor, every few months, you travel to a new place, start a new project, build a new character, learn new rhythms, new inside jokes with your crew, make new friends."The 31-year-old further wrote that she didn't know she craved the community 'Shameless' gave her until she joined the show.Talking about her on-screen character, Rossum wrote, "The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift. There are few characters - ...

Fan sent jar of semen to Janet Jackson

Singer Janet Jackson says she was once sent a jar of semen and a photograph of an erect p***s from one of her fans.

Gerard Depardieu accused of rape

French actor Gerard Depardieu, known for his role in the 1974 hit 'Going Places' has been accused of rape by a 22-year-old woman.A spokesman for the Paris prosecutor told CNN, "The Paris public prosecutor's office is making a preliminary investigation on counts of rape and sexual assault."As per the French judicial system, Depardieu would now undergo formal investigation if officials find grounds for pursuing the matter further.Depardieu's lawyer Herve Temime told CNN's affiliate BFMTV that his client was shocked by the accusation and totally denies any assault, any rape and any criminal act.The complaint was filed on August 27 and went to the Paris prosecutor on August 29.Temime confirmed that Depardieu knows the accuser, but denied that he was with her during the dates mentioned in the complaint.Known as one of the most prolific character actors in film history, having completed more than 170 films since 1967, Depardieu's most recent works include many French films and an animated ..