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Heroes don't want to work with me as my films are about softer men: Sudhir Mishra
Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra says male actors don't want to work in his films as his heroes are "frailed and vulnerable", a nuance which goes for a toss in formulaic cinema. Mishra, known for films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", "Chameli" and "Inkaar", is drawn towards grey characters as he believes they are not only cinematic but also real. "It's who we are. People are heroes at one point in life. It's very rare for people to be heroes throughout their lives. To expect that is also wrong," Mishra told PTI. "There is a reason why male heroes don't like my films, don't want to work with me, because my films are about softer, indecisive, confused, men. Men who make mistakes, the vulnerable, frailed one. They're not macho," he added. The director said formulaic cinema only looks at the world in two extremes of good and bad, with no room for anything in between. "Formulaic cinema harms and dumbs down people. You tend to look at life in black and white. That's very harmful to the society as a
Women this age are powerful: Christine Baranski on her 60s
"The Good Fight" star Christine Baranski says she is living the "best years" of her career now. The 67-year-old actor currently stars in the spin-off of "The Good Wife", in which she reprises her role as top litigator Diane Lockhart. Baranski said after years of featuring in the supporting actress capacity to Julianna Margulies' Alicia Florrick on "The Good Wife", she got the opportunity to be the leading lady with the sister show. "I got the number one position in my career and I was in my 60s. These are the best years of my career. I get offered wonderful theatre roles. I'm finally a leading lady, after all this time. I'm still this strong, authoritative, professional woman, well-educated. "Women this age are powerful, and I love that somehow in this moment in time, I'm playing in a TV that reflects that. It's high time that women of such authority have their real air time. It's long overdue," she told The Hollywood Reporter's Drama Actress Roundtable. Baranski said she had years of
Will reconsider directing 'Laxmmi Bomb', says Lawrence
Actor-filmmaker Raghava Lawrence said that he would reconsider his decision to direct the upcoming Akshay Kumar-starrer horror-comedy "Laxmmi Bomb" if the makers give him the respect he deserves.
Technical sound glitches disappoint fans during 'Spice Girls' concert
The 'Spice Girls' kicked off their much awaited '13-date' reunion tour on Friday night in Dublin. But the technical sound glitches during the show left many fans disappointed.It was the first time that the 90s girl group had performed in seven years in front of more than 70,000 fans.The band comprising of Baby (Emma Bunton), Scary (Melanie "Mel B" Brown), Sporty (Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm) and Ginger (Geri Halliwell Horner) spiced up the stage by performing their hits back to back, CNN reported.However, some fans complained of "awful" sound problems during the show on Twitter and how they struggled to hear the group."There's something wrong when the crowd at @spicegirls concert are all sitting down because no one has a clue what song is on because the sound really is THAT bad," one user wrote.While another user said it was the "worst sound I've ever heard at a concert" and that "loads of people [are] leaving."After the show, Brown said in a video on Instagram that she hoped the sound ..
Miley Cyrus debuts 3 songs at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
Miley Cyrus who headlined the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough, England, surprised fans by performing three new songs from her new record, slated to be out next week.According to Billboard, fans are counting down to May 30 -- which according to teasers she put out for the release of her new project which she calls "She Is Coming"On Saturday Miley performed a preview of the tracks reportedly titled "Mother's Daughter," "Cattitude" and "Dream" at the U.K. festival on Saturday."I'm nasty, I'm evil/ Must be somethin' in the water/ Or that I'm my mother's daughter," Cyrus proclaimed in the chorus of one song, while she name-checked her "cattitude" and name-dropped Nicki Minaj and Cardi B in another: "I love you Nicki, but I listen to Cardi."On a third new song, she sang, "Drugs rule everything around me."The 26-year-old pop singer even posted pictures from the show on her Instagram which only served to heighten the anticipation."I love you Miley but I listen to Hannah ...," she .
I'm not ready for politics: Sonu Nigam
Popular singer Sonu Nigam has often shared his honest opinion on various socio-political issues, but politics is one area that he is not ready to enter right now.
NDA 2.0: Time filmmakers branched out (Column: B Town)
Nationalism and social issues, which the ruling government had promoted over the last five years, created new genre of themes for filmmakers. During the last five years, especially so in the last three of the Modi/ NDA era, the most successful films turned out to be the films on these genres. That was once Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accepted all over India as the leader the country needed.
Ayushmann Khurrana starts shooting for "Bala" in Kanpur
Ayushmann Khurana, Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar kicked off their first Kanpur shooting schedule for their upcoming comedy film "Bala" on Sunday.The 'Vicky Donor' actor shared a glimpse of his trip to Kanpur by posting pictures right from stepping into the aircraft to reaching Kanpur, which is leaving the fans wanting for more.The 34-year-old shared a series of pictures on his Instagram story and wrote, "Now In Kanpur."In another post, he wrote, "New Beginnings, Bala."The actor expressed his excitement over the shooting schedule and posted pictures from the aircraft of his side profile face along with hilarious captions. "Hum Kanpur Jayengey," he wrote in one of the pictures while in the second he shared his front profile and wrote, "Hum front profile mein bhi Kanpur Jaayengey."It seems that the 'Badhai Ho' actor is super excited to start the Kanpur schedule of the much-awaited film.In the film, Ayushmann will play the role of a man who balds maturely and Bhumi will play the role of .
Nick Jonas posts romantic dating anniversary message for Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas have been giving some serious couple goals for a long time now. Recalling the memorable time spent with his beloved one year ago, the American pop singer shared a picture with his wife.According to E-News, the 26-year-old Jonas Brothers singer penned a sweet message on his Instagram for the 36-year-old actor, whom he married last December."One year ago today I went to go see Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood bowl with a group of friends. One of those friends was the woman that would become my best friend, my confidant, my muse, my beautiful wife. I am so grateful for our journey together so far. You make me smile every day and you inspire me to be the best version of myself. I am honoured to be your husband. I love you. @Priyanka Chopra," he wrote.[{0ef72b86-b817-43c3-84f1-6dd1d4fa0b40:intradmin/nick_jonas.JPG}]The newly married couple can be seen adorning the picture with their beautiful bond which is making the fans go "wow". It seems that ...
Academy not just 'Hollywood bubble', says its president; vouches for Indian representation abroad
John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Saturday encouraged the idea of representation of Indian cinema in new Academy museum in Los Angeles. He also stated that opening an office in India is an "excellent idea"."We have an office in London and in New York. India is the largest film-making country in the world. India makes up to 1,800 movies a year, which is more than four numbers of times that we make (Hollywood) in the US. It's an excellent idea... Mumbai would be such a strong connection to all of South-East Asia. It makes a lot of sense," Bailey, who is in India along with his wife Carol Littleton, told media here."The Academy is not a company or a corporation... The reason to have an office anywhere is based upon the services the Academy can provide to the membership. So, the key to having an office in Mumbai or in India would be to being able to service the members and the community and expand the outreach. Last year, the Academy accepted ...
Bong Joon Ho's 'Parasite' strikes gold in Cannes
South Korean director Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite", an audaciously original take on the sharp rich-poor divide and its shocking repercussions in the city of Seoul, bagged the Palme d'Or at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on Saturday evening, while three of the four films by women directors in this year's Competition also ended up among the awards. Bong Joon Ho is the second Asian director in succession to win the Palme d'Or, after Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda, who won last year for the film "Shoplifters". Bong Joon Ho received the festival's coveted top prize from French cinema icon Catherine Deneuve at a closing ceremony that also saw the Belgian brothers, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, taking home the best director's prize for Le Jeune Ahmed (Young Ahmed), the story of a boy radicalised by a local imam. The jury headed by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu awarded the Grand Prix, the festival's runners-up prize, to first-time director Mati Diop's Atlantique, an individualistic take
Belgium's Dardenne brothers win best director at Cannes
Belgium's Dardenne brothers won the best director award at Cannes film festival Saturday for their story of a radicalised Muslim youth, "Young Ahmed". The pair are already Cannes legends with two Palme d'Or prizes under their belt, and Luc Dardenne said they wanted to show how a "young militant might develop his views", paying tribute to young actor Idir Ben Addi for turning it into reality.
Britain's Emily Beecham wins best actress at Cannes film festival
British actress Emily Beecham won the best actress award at the Cannes film festival on Saturday. The 35-year-old is the star of psychological chiller "Little Joe" in which she plays a scientist working on a flower whose smell can make people euphoric. The actress -- the star of the martial arts television series "Into the Badland" -- joked that she was in such a hurry to rush back to Cannes for the awards ceremony that she forgot her toothbrush.
Hrithik Roshan's Super 30 gets new release date
Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut will no longer lock horns in the box office as 'Super 30' will hit the theatres on July 12, whereas Kangana's 'Mental hai kya' will release on July 26.Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#BreakingNews: #Super30 release date finalized: 12 July 2019."Earlier, Hrithik shared an official statement on Twitter stating that he is postponing the release date of his film soon, after Ekta Kapoor announced the revised release date of 'Mental hai Kya."So as to not allow my film to be desecrated by yet another media circus, I have decided to shift the release date of my film 'Super30' in order to save myself from the personal trauma and toxic mental violence this would cause," the statement read.He asserted that despite the film being ready, he requested his producer to shift the released date.Many also speculated that Kangana is deliberately releasing her film on the same day because she wants to lock horns with Hrithik.Reacting to these ...
Modi biopic not historical, but mythological (Review)
Film: PM Narendra Modi; Starring: Vivek Oberoi, Manoj Joshi and Suresh Oberoi; Director: Omung Kumar B; Rating: * 1/2 (one-and-a-half stars)
Designer Brandon Maxwell opens up about Lady Gaga's Met Gala transition
American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga caught everyone's attention with her dramatic costume changes on the pink carpet of Met Gala with the help of her designer and friend Brandon Maxwell.According to Fox News, since Maxwell has been on Lady Gaga's squad for years, there wasn't anything new for him, but he admits being little nervous about the dramatic costume changes.Describing his experience, Maxwell said, "I, of course, was super nervous leading up but then I had to tell myself, you know, I have changed her under the stage in live performances many, many times and this is what we do."Every time I looked over and saw her, I felt calm because I knew that we had each other. And we have always had each other," he added.He also believes that Lady Gaga has been a great influence in his life, a "stable friend that has been there to catch me whenever I felt like I am falling, and that goes for many of the other best girlfriends in my life."In addition to Lady Gaga, he had dressed Meghan ...
Farhan Akhtar is sweating it out prepping for 'Toofan'
Farhan Akhtar, who stunned fans with his spectacular performance in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', is gearing up for another power-packed role for his upcoming film 'Toofan' where he will play a boxer.The 'Rock On!!' actor on Saturday took to Instagram to share pictures from the boxing training session he is undergoing for the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directorial.In the post, the actor can be seen sweating it out in the gym to get into his character skin for the film. He can also be seen punching a sandbag and learning new skills for the role.The actor has time and again posted pictures and videos of the training he is undergoing for the role.Farhan and Rakeysh had earlier collaborated for the 2013 blockbuster 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', a biopic based on Indian athlete Milkha Singh. The film won Farhan a number of awards for his portrayal of the athlete.Reportedly, unlike 'Bhaaag Milkha Bhaag', the upcoming sports drama would not be a biopic. It will be a fictional story.At present, Farhan is busy ..
Spice Girls kick off '13-Date' reunion tour in Dublin
The much awaited '13-date' reunion tour of Spice Girls officially began on Saturday from Dublin.Baby (Emma Bunton), Scary (Melanie "Mel B" Brown), Sporty (Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm) and Ginger (Geri Halliwell Horner) spiced up the stage by performing their hits back to back. They sang 'Wannabe', 'Say you'll be there' and 'Spice up your life', People reported.Unfortunately, one of the Spice Girl, Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham) did not participate in the tour, as she wishes to devote time for her fashion label. However, she extended support to the girls on social media and wrote, "Good luck to the girls today as they start their tour!"To which, Chisholm replied, "Thanks honey! We'll miss you #friendshipneverends,"Emma Bunton also expressed joy on the beginning of the tour through social media and wrote, "It's time to spice things up all over again!!!!! I can't wait to perform to our forever supporting fans and a whole new spice generation."In 2018, the band had announced that it will ...
Clint Eastwood's movie moves to Warner Bros.
Warner Bros and actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood are teaming up once again, as the studio has closed a deal to acquire the rights to "The Ballad of Richard Jewell" from Fox-Disney with Eastwood set to direct.
Karan Johar to host dating show 'What The Love?' on Netflix
Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to host dating show "What The Love? With Karan Johar" on Netflix. The director, who turned 47 on Saturday, will be sharing his thoughts on love and relationships, but with an unexpected twist, the streaming giant said. "This is probably not how presents work but on the occasion of his birthday we've decided to gift ourselves a dating show hosted by @karanjohar. 'What The Love? With Karan Johar', coming to Netflix!" it tweeted. Sharing Netflix's post, Johar wrote, "Where there's chemistry, there's always a way! Can't wait to join the Netflix India family and spread a whole lotta love!" "What The Love? With Karan Johar" is produced by BBC Studios India. Netflix is yet to announce the show's premiere date.