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Anushka was afraid to play Mamata in 'Sui Dhaaga'

Actress Anushka Sharma, who is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming film "Sui Dhaaga", says she was afraid to play the role of Mamata in the movie.

Singer Aretha Franklin in critical condition

"Respect" fame singer Aretha Franklin is believed to be 'gravely ill, with the music icons family gathering at her bedside.

Web space has opened in a big way: Shabana Azmi

The space for out-of-the-box cinema has shrunk because movie-making has become an expensive medium but veteran actor Shabana Azmi sees a lot of potential in streaming services, which have arrived on the scene in a big way. The actor believes the web offers more freedom to experiment. "This is not the era of out-of-the-box films because filmmaking is an expensive thing. It is not just an art form where you just need a vessel and a paint brush and put efforts to paint it. "Other than making a film, one has to spend money on promotions and marketing. So obviously, you look for markets that are safer," Azmi told PTI in an interview. She believes this is also the reason why stars rule the box office because their presence helps market a film better. "Today a film without stars is almost impossible to reach the theatres and even if they do, it is completely a guarded secret, I mean, not many people are aware. "(But) The web space has opened with Netflix, Amazon and Hotstar, and we have to ..

No make-up does not mean good acting: Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma says the notion that an actor will perform better if he/she is in a non-glamorous role is wrong as lack of make-up does not make one a good performer. Anushka, who will next be seen playing a simple, small-town woman in "Sui Dhaaga" opposite Varun Dhawan, said one should not make a big deal when an actor chooses a character like that. "This thing about 'no glamour', we need to stop talking about it. It isn't a big deal. If I am in a character like that, I won't apply make-up. If you're doing a song in a film like 'Judwaa', you should do (make-up) because that's the nature of the film," Anushka told reporters at the trailer launch of the film. The 30-year-old actor said good acting is made of a strong character rather than being dependent on external factors. "You can't be like if an actor hasn't applied make up then there will be very good acting. It doesn't work like that. You don't do any better acting if you apply or don't apply make up. It's about the character and .

Rani Mukerji, Manoj Bajpayee win big at IIFM 2018

Manoj Bajpayee and Rani Mukerji bagged the Best Actor and Best Actress awards at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, 2018. Baypayee won award for his yet to release Hindi psychological drama, 'Gali Guleiyan', while Rani earned the accolade for her role in the film 'Hichki'.Describing his character in 'Gali Guleiyan' as a complex one, Manoj said, "It is a fantastic feeling to win the award for the best actor at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. It is even more satisfying when you know that so many other films across genres and so many actors who have all done such a great job, were in competition." 'Gali Guleiyan' also earned a special jury mention in the Best Indie Film category and is also set to release on 7 September worldwide.The other nominees in the Best Actor category included Akshay Kumar (Padman), Ranbir Kapoor (Sanju), Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor (Padmavat) and Varun Dhawan (October).On bagging the Best Actress award Rani said, "Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has ...

Bangalore to get double dose of 'Eat and Play' as ZEE5 Loft opens second outlet

It's time to eat, play and love some more as Bangalore is all set to welcome a game changer in the food and beverage space, 'ZEE5 Loft' with its second outlet this August.With an outlet at Koramangala, ZEE5 Loft will offer a varied range of entertainment options, ranging from gaming to reading. The new outlet promises to be the perfect place to Loft about. Leaving one spoilt for choices, the outlet lets you kick back and relax with a good book or get your mojo on and challenge your friends to a quick game at one of the many gaming stations at the venue.And if all that gaming has made you hungry, ZEE5 Loft has a veritable range of lip-smacking burgers, pastas, sandwiches that will recharge you right back! Also, you can put your DIY skills to good use at the outlet's Make Your Own Salad and Sandwich counters or have a go on the Cafe's signature Smoothie Cycle to blend your very own smoothie or shake.The Koramangala ZEE5 Loft will offer the ultimate Cafe experience and redefine 'cool' ...

I don't react to trolls: Anushka on backlash over BCCI picture

Days after Anushka Sharma was trolled for being part of the Indian Cricket team's photo at the High Commission of India in London, the 'NH 10' star has said the she doesn't pay heed to such activities."Whoever had to make a justification on the activity has made it. I feel this was just a trolling activity and I don't react to trolls. Whatever happened has happened within the guidelines and will always happen in the guidelines and I won't say anything more on this," she told media at the trailer launch of her upcoming film 'Sui Dhaga'.Hiiting out at trolls, the 'PK' star added, "Let's not make a huge hue and cry of a topic with such little substance."On August 7, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a picture on its official Twitter handle in which Anushka, who is married to Indian Cricket team's captain Virat Kohli, can be seen standing with her husband and other members.Twitterati lashed out at the 30-year-old over the group picture as no other wives or ...

I have always run away from labels, says Akshay Kumar

He may have done a spate of patriotic and issue-based films recently but don't slot Akshay Kumar into a category just yet. The 50-year-old actor says he is changing his gear by doing comedy and potboilers next. "I hate getting tagged. I don't like people telling me that 'He does good action or he keeps doing patriotic stuff'. I feel suffocated when they try to put me in a corner, I feel like running away from it. I hate it. That's why I'm doing films like 'Housefull 4', 'Hera Pheri 3', 'Kesari', 'Good News' and a horror-comedy," he said in a group interview here. Akshay has booked the Independence Day weekend in Bollywood for some years with a release and this year is no different as he releases patriotic sports drama "Gold". "I don't do patriotic films to prove a point, I do it because the stories are so beautiful... I watched 'Gold' for the second time last night and I was blown away. We knew that we were making a sports drama but we didn't think it would turn out to be such a ...

I'm a producer's actor first: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar says his work ethic has helped him get through difficult times in Bollywood as producers trusted him even when he had over a dozen flops to his name. The actor, who is playing an assistant manager with dreams of leading the newly Independent India to Olympic victory in period drama "Gold", said he has always considered himself to be producer's actor first and that's the advice he gave to his co-star, debutante Mouni Roy. "Once I had 16 flops but I still had four more films (to release). Not because I was a director's actor (yes, you have to be that) but because I was a producer's actor. The producer is the one who invests money. One of them said, 'It's a two-hero film. This guy is fine. He is punctual, he does an okay job and he'll do action and all'," Akshay said recalling an incident from his early career. "I believe in long-term thinking. I believe you have to be a producer's actor first, then the director's actor," he added. Known for leading a disciplined life, both .

Sanskrit dance drama to be enacted in 6-day festival

Performances of Kerala's Sanskrit theatre, Kutiyattam, deemed as one of India's oldest living theatrical traditions, will be held at a six-day festival at the India International Centre (IIC) here, starting Thursday.

Joseph Kahn attacks BTS band members

Korean-American film and music video director Joseph Jun-hee Kahn has accused BTS music band members of having plastic surgery.

Fatima Sana Shaikh to endorse watch brand

"Dangal" star Fatima Sana Shaikh has been announced as the brand ambassador of watch label Fossil India.

Here's the first poster of Jaccky Bhagani's 'Mitron'

After treating the audience with a fun-filled first look video, the makers of 'Mitron', have released the first poster of the film.Lead actor Jaccky Bhagani took to social media to unveil the same, writing, "#Mitron ki double madness and pagalpanti bus ab ek din mein! Trailer out tomorrow."As the poster and the title suggest, 'Mitron' revolves around the warm friendship shared by Jai played by Jackky and his gang of friends.Earlier, the teaser gave us an insight into Jai's character and portrayed him as a good for nothing young boy, whose father strives to get him married with the most unique matrimonial ad ever.After tickling funny bones of the audience with the first look - video and poster, the trailer of the comedy-drama will be out on Tuesday.While television sensation Kritika Kamra is all set to make her Bollywood debut with 'Mitron', the film also will also star Pratik Gandhi and Shivam Parekh.Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Abundantia Entertainment, the flick is ...

Sui Dhaaga trailer: Anushka-Varun impress in this 'Made in India' story

The trailer of Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan starrer 'Sui Dhaaga' has proved why it is one of the most anticipated movies of 2018.The lead stars, who have come together for the first time on-screen, beautifully portray a heartwarming story of pride and self reliance while taking the message of 'Made in India' forward. In the film, Varun plays Mauji, a tailor and an office peon. After being ridiculed by his employers, his wife Mamta (played by Anushka) makes him realise his potential and coaxes Mauji to start his own business. The trailer then follows the hardships that the couple faces as they work towards setting up their business.Unveling the trailer on Twitter, the 'Zero' star described the film as 'a story stitched with threads of India.'Directed by Sharat Katatria, 'Sui Dhaaga' is all set to hit the big screens on September 28.

Mark hamill once advised Arnold Schwarzenegger to change last name

Not all advice is good even if it comes from Luke Skywalker. "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill has revealed that he once suggested an up and coming actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to lose his accent and change his last name. "Arnold Schwarzenegger asked me for advice when he was just starting out. I told him to lose his accent for a wider range of roles & to change his last name since no one could pronounce it. He did the opposite & became one of the biggest stars EVER," Hamill, 66, tweeted. Schwarzenegger, 71, responded with kindness, saying it was not a bad advice even though he chose to ignore it. "Your advice was absolutely correct under any normal circumstances, and those were the rules back then. I just happen to be a rule-breaker," the Austria-born actor said. The actor, one of the most prominent action stars in Hollywood, stuck to his surname and went on to be a star of money-minting franchise films such as "Terminator" and "Total Recall". He became equally successful as a .

'Alpha' secures China release date

Albert Hughe's historical drama film "Alpha" is now all set to release in China.

Paris Jackson returned on stage a day after surgery for Abscess

Actress-model Paris Jackson underwent surgery to remove an abscess - and despite the pain, she was onstage the next day to perform with her new band, The Soundflowers.

Image of Punjabis changing in Bollywood, says Jassi Gill

Punjabi singer-actor Jassi Gill says with actors like Diljit Dosanjh and himself coming to Bollywood, the myth about Punjabis being loud is "changing".

Women's groups blast Venice fest for lack of female representation

The Venice Film Festival has come under fire from the European Womens Audiovisual Network (EWA) and several other advocacy groups for virtually shutting out female directors from its competition section.

Gemma pens short story about her bond character

Actress Gemma Arterton has written a short story based on her Bond film character titled "Strawberry Fields".