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Kuldip Nayar served the country in various capacities: Manmohan Singh

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday condoled the death of veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar saying that he served the country in various capacities with great distinction.

Mishal Raheja likes to play roles to a tee

Actor Mishal Raheja says whenever he is offered a character to play, he likes to play it to a tee.

Jon Hamm, Ed Harris join cast of 'Top Gun: Maverick'

The cast of "Top Gun: Maverick" has become bigger with actors Jom Hamm and Ed Harris coming aboard it. Actor Tom Cruise, who fronted the original 1986 action drama, is all set to reprise his role of aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the follow-up. The film, to be directed by "Oblivion" helmer Joseph Kosinski from a script by Peter Craig, will explore Maverick's time in the modern military, as he tries to adjust in the world of drones and modern tech. Hamm, 47, and Harris, 67, join Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Val Kilmer in the project, reported Deadline. However, their character details have not been revealed as of yet. The film's cast also include Charles Parnell, Jay Ellis, Bashir Salahuddin, Danny Ramirez and Monica Barbaro in the supporting roles. The project is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Jerry Bruckheimer Films and David Ellison for Skydance, and is expected to release in July next year. Hamm was most recently seen in two films -- espionage thriller "Beirut"

Ben Affleck back to rehab after Jennifer Garner intervenes

Actor-director Ben Affleck has reportedly checked into a rehabilitation facility at the insistence of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The "Justice League" star will be undergoing a professional treatment after Garner "begged" him to seek help for his alcohol issues, reported TMZ. Garner intervention came after Affleck was clicked by paparazzi buying a box of alcohol and liquor. The actor was said to be "receptive" to the rehab request, and was photographed en route to a facility. The publication has claimed Affleck has now entered a "live-in facility" in LA County. This is the third time that the Oscar winner has sought treatment for his alcohol issues. In 2001, the actor completed a 30-day residential rehabilitation program for alcohol abuse. He once again checked into rehab in 2017 and later shared the news in a post on his Facebook page. "I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I've dealt with in the past and will continue to confront," he had said. The actor ...

Asia Argento's accuser Jimmy Bennet breaks silence

Hollywood actor Jimmy Bennett, who accused Asia Argento of sexually abusing him as a teenager, has finally revealed his side of the story.In a statement, Bennett said that he was underage when the incident took place and, therefore, he tried to seek justice in a way that made sense to him at that time. He, however, added that he was afraid of the same as he did not want to deal with the ramifications of his story becoming public.Bennett further admitted that he was stigmatised by the fact that the people would not understand the incident from his point of view."At the time I believed there was still a stigma to being in the situation as a male in our society. I didn't think that people would understand the event that took place from the eyes of a teenage boy," he wrote in a statement to E! Online.On Tuesday, 'XXX' star Argento had said she was shocked and deeply hurt to know about the "false news". The actress had insisted that she and Bennett were connected "by friendship only", ...

Pt Jasraj didn't hold me back from asking difficult questions: biographer

Sunita Budhiraja, who has penned a biography on Pandit Jasraj, says the classical music veteran was like an open book and did not hold her back from asking difficult questions. The author, who has penned "Rasraj: Pandit Jasraj", said the music legend was very forthcoming about the authorised biography. "I told him that I need to ask him all sorts of questions because of the book. I asked if he was okay with me adding those portions to the final draft. "He said, 'Whatever relationships and equations I have shared with people in this life have enhanced my music in one way or the other. So there is no need to hide anything from anyone'," she told PTI. Budhiraja added she is not trying to "sell" the biography by highlighting any scandalous anecdotes as she believes such stories have a "short shelf-life". "There are people who do such scandalous stories in their books, but those anecdotes have a really short shelf-life. I don't need cheap publicity and there is nothing cheap about Pandit ..

Nayar's death a loss to Indian journalism: Shah

Condoling the death of veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, BJP president Amit Shah said today that his firm stand against the Emergency can never be forgotten and his demise is a loss to Indian journalism. The eminent journalist and author, who fiercely fought for press freedom and protecting civil liberties, passed away early today. He was 95. "My condolences on the sad demise of veteran journalist & former Rajya Sabha member, Kuldip Nayar ji. I had met him a few months back. He was full of energy and humour. Nayar ji's firm stand against Emergency can never be forgotten. His passing away is a loss to India's journalism," Shah said in tweet. He had met Nayar on June 9 as part of his party's 'Sampark for Samarthan' (contact for support) campaign.

My son is here as he's talented: Anil Sharma on nepotism

Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who is launching his son Utkarsh in Bollywood with the film "Genius", is not perturbed by the nepotism debate.

When Sunny Deol got beaten up by Dharmendra

Veteran actor Dharmendra has revealed an incident when he thrashed his elder son Sunny Deol.

Hesitant to do regional films: Farida Jalal (IANS Interview)

Veteran actress Farida Jalal calls herself a "filmwali to the core". She loves to act, but is not comfortable with the idea of mouthing dialogues in an unfamiliar language in a regional film.

'Big Bang Theory' to end with season 12

"The Big Bang Theory", which stars Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco, will end in 2019 after season 12.

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dies in Delhi, president and PM send condolences

Eminent journalist and author Kuldip Nayar, who fought fiercely for press freedom and civil liberties, died here early today. He was 95. Nayar died around 12.30 am at the Escorts hospital, his elder son Sudhir Nayar said. He was suffering from pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital five days back. The veteran journalist, a proponent of India-Pakistan peace, is survived by his wife and two sons. His last rites will be performed at Lodhi crematorium in New Delhi at 1 pm. Nayar, who was born in Sialkot in Pakistan in 1923, began his career in journalism in the Urdu language press and went on to serve as editor of several newspapers, including Indian Express and The Statesman. Known not just as one of India's most respected journalists but also as an advocate for human rights, Nayar served as India's high commissioner to the United Kingdom in the 1990s and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1997. The journalist-author was arrested during the Emergency. Condolences poured in as news ..

Jon Hamm, Ed Harris join 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Actors Jon Hamm and Ed Harris have joined the cast of military action drama film "Top Gun: Maverick".

IFFM: Tillotama talks of inclusivity as 'Sir' brings the curtains down

Tillotama Shome spoke strongly of how a culture of inclusivity can begin if people start taking care of prejudices, as the actress' "Sir" brought the curtains down on the 12-day Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) here.

Veteran Odia actor Debu Bose dead

Veteran Odia actor Debu Bose died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad, family sources said here on Thursday.

'Iqbal' made my family proud of me: Shreyas Talpade

Actor Shreyas Talpade says his debut film "Iqbal", which will complete 13 years since its release on August 26, 2005, is a movie that made his family proud of him.

Playing a Bihari boy will be very different: Sidharth Malhotra

Actor Sidharth Malhotra knows "Jabariya Jodi" will be a unique experience for him as it will require him to exude the aura of a typical Bihari person.

Rohena Gera's 'Sir' brings down curtains at IFFM 2018

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2018 officially closed its ninth edition with the screening of Rohena Gera's "Sir". The closing ceremony was laced with Bollywood performances by children and a Q&A session after the film screening. The event last night was attended by "Sir" actor Tillotama Shome, Kannada film director R Nanjundegowda and filmmaker Onir, among others. Shome said she was honoured to attend the festival and thanked the organisers for selecting her film for the closing night. "Sir", a love story set against the backdrop of the class divide in India, had its world premier at Cannes Critics Week this year. The movie, featuring Vivek Gomber and Tillotama Shome in the lead, bagged Gan Foundation Award at Cannes, making Gera the first female filmmaker to receive the honour. Nanjundegowda, whose movie "Hebbetta Ramakka" received National Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada this year, said he wished the movie gala became more diverse by including a range of ...

'The Big Bang Theory' to end next year

"The Big Bang Theory" is set to bow out with its finale season in 2019. According to CNN, producer Warner Bros Television and channel CBS have announced that the comedy's upcoming season 12 will be its last. The show, headlined by original cast members Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar, will conclude as the longest-running multi-camera sitcom, with 279 episodes, in TV history. "We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of 'The Big Bang Theory' during the past 12 seasons. "We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show's success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring 'The Big Bang Theory' to an epic creative close," Warner Bros Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said in a joint statement. The development comes days after CBS Entertainment head Kelly Kahl said that the company and Warner Bros TV were discussing renewing the show beyond its upcoming twelfth ...

We're living in the era of 'Garbage': Filmmaker Q (IANS Interview)

Director Qaushiq Mukherjee aka Q, who has been dubbed as India's most dangerous filmmaker by CNN, feels that everyone is living in the era of 'Garbage' in today's time, with human beings as the single cause of everything happening in the world.