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I can't be a pure actor if I feel insecure: Rajkummar Rao

Acting is the "art of giving" for him and Rajkummar Rao says he would not be truthful to this belief if insecurities overpower him as a performer. Rao is the man of the moment in Bollywood with back-to-back projects and while he calls his routine "hectic", he is not complaining. "I always feel secure. I can't be a pure actor if I feel insecure. I can't let other things take over my love for acting. For me its a giving art. It is not something which I am doing for myself. I am doing it for my co-actors, unless it is something like 'Trapped'. Acting for me is giving to your co-actors," Rao told PTI in an interview. Not insecurities, but nervousness does trouble the 33-year-old actor at times. "There are times when I do feel very nervous when I start a film. And I feel very nervous before the release. I do get stuck in some scenes but that's very natural and human. It happens to all the artistes in the world," he adds. Rao believes the change in the definition of a "hero" in Hindi cinema

Pankaj Tripathi to play southern star in 'Shakeela' biopic

Actor Pankaj Tripathi will essay the role of a southern film actor of the 1990s in "Shakeela".

Goofy, silly, chatterbox: Bollywood yet to see Yami Gautam's other side

Yami Gautam's upcoming films "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" and "Uri" are different in look, concept and subject -- something she is glad about -- but the actress says the industry is yet to tap into her "other side", which is all about being goofy, silly and loving to dance.

Netflix ready for more 'Master of None' seasons with Aziz Ansari

Streaming giant Netflix has expressed interest in making more "Master of None" shows with Aziz Ansari, who was accused of sexual misconduct by a woman. Ansari has mostly stayed out of the public eye following the allegations against him back in January. During the Television Critics Association's press tour, Netflix programming executive Cindy Holland said the company would be "happy" to collaborate with Ansari for another "Master of None" season, reported Variety. "We certainly have given some thought to it. We would be happy to make another season of Master of None when Aziz is ready," Holland said. Holland also noted that she has not spoken directly with Ansari since the accusations broke. A 23-year-old Brooklyn-based photographer had claimed that during her date with Ansari she felt pressured by the comedian into sexual activity. In response to the allegations, Ansari had said the two engaged in "sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual". In May, Ansari .

Mark Wahlberg open to work with Leonardo DiCaprio again

Actor Mark Wahlberg who had recently spoken about his feud with Leonardo DiCaprio, is open to working with 'The Revenant' star in an another film. The 47-year-old actor and DiCaprio had disliked each other during the making of "Basketball Diaries". In an interview with Extra, Wahlberg elaborated on his spat, saying they became "fast friends" afterwards. "It wasn't a disagreement. It was just, like, I think we both had a specific opinion about each other, certainly. I was just, ya know, as a rapper, I was just kinda out-there and loud and crazy and all this stuff, and it was a very serious movie and this very serious part, and so the director of the film, he had made all my music videos, he felt like I was more than capable to play the part," he said. "But no one had seen me act in a film, so I had to really kinda just go out there and prove myself. Once I finally got to the point where I was able to audition and read with him, then we just both kinda looked at each other, we were ...

I was bored playing negative roles: Amrapali Gupta

Television actress Amrapali Gupta, who has played negative roles in shows like "Qubool Hai", "Adhuri Kahaani Hamari" and "Ishqbaaaz", says she is bored of playing grey characters and will will now essay a positive role in the show "Tujhse Hai Raabta".

Director plans Tokyo 2020 ceremonies 'rich in Japanese spirit'

The opening and closing ceremonies at Tokyo's 2020 Olympics Games will showcase Japan's ancient and modern sides, the traditional theatre actor newly appointed to direct the events said today. The appointment of Mansai Nomura, who performs in Japan's centuries-old classical theatre and is well known domestically, may suggest the importance that the country's traditional arts will play in the ceremonies. But Nomura gave little away. "I will do my utmost to produce Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies that are simple but rich in Japanese spirit," Nomura told reporters. "I want to show our palette holds paints of many colours," he said, pledging to "cover the entire range, from high art to entertainment." The overarching concept of the ceremonies will be announced later this year, but Nomura said there would be drama. "Quiet at times, elevated at times... I want to show big swings," he said. While Nomura is famed for his performances in Japan's traditional comedy theatre, and is likely to ..

Andrew Lincoln explains his exit from 'The Walking Dead'

Actor Andrew Lincoln has explained his decision to quit "The Walking Dead", saying it was time for him to "come home". The 44-year-old has been the face of the popular series ever since it premiered on AMC in 2010. However, Lincoln is all set to hang his boots after the forthcoming ninth season. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor said he wants to spend more time with his family, especially his children. He said the show's Georgia-centric shooting locations make it difficult for him to see his family, which is based in England. "I have two young children, and I live in a different country, and they become less portable as they get older," Lincoln said. "It was that simple. It was time for me to come home," he added.

Lior Raz to co-star Ryan Reynolds in 'Six Underground'

Lior Raz, co-creator and star of the Israeli TV political thriller "Fauda", will be starring alongside actor Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming movie "Six Underground".

Big B treats 'Brahmastra' team with vada pao, samosas in Bulgaria

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan treated the entire unit of his upcoming film "Brahmastra" with 'samosas' and 'vada pao' in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Watergate scandal reporter to tackle Trump in new book

Bob Woodward -- one of the journalists whose reporting on the Watergate scandal helped bring down Richard Nixon's presidency -- is tackling President Donald Trump's administration in his latest book. Fear: Trump in the White House "reveals in unprecedented detail the harrowing life inside Donald Trump's White House and how the president makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies," said publisher Simon & Schuster. Trump's presidency, though less than two years old, has seen the departure of a series of high-profile personnel, has been plagued by various scandals over expenditures, and dogged by the question of whether his campaign colluded with Russia. Woodward and Carl Bernstein led The Washington Post reporting team that investigated the 1972 break-in at the Watergate hotel, which eventually led back to the White House, prompting a scandal that forced Nixon to resign in 1974. The book -- the latest in a series by Woodward dealing with US presidencies -- comes out on ..

Priyanka bags lead role in 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'

After walking out of upcoming Bollywood film 'Bharat', Priyanka Chopra is all set to star opposite Chris Pratt in 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'.Directed by Michelle MacLaren, the film will see the 'Quantico' star as the love interest of Pratt in the movie, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Based on the graphic novel by A.J. Lieberman and illustrator Riley Rossmo, the movie will revolve around a counter-intelligence unit which is formed by a psychotherapist, Dr. Sebastian Ghislain. The flick will see Ghislain transform agents known as Triplets---a reference to multiple personalities.The role of a formidable agent will be played by Pratt, who will possess the fighting skills and personalities of a cowboy.Earlier, Bollywood director Ali Abbas Zafar had confirmed that Priyanka would not feature in 'Bharat' and now that role would be played by Katrina Kaif.

Margot Robbie feels emotionally invested in films she produces

Actor Margot Robbie has said she feels more involved in a project when she is also producing it. The 28-year-old actor turned producer with the biographical drama "I, Tonya", for which she had received a Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Robbie most recently starred in and produced noir thriller film "Terminal", which was directed and written by Vaughn Stein. "It actually works hand in hand with acting. I assumed it would be more of a conflict of interests, trying to split myself between the two roles. But actually, I feel like it made me better at each job, being so involved," Robbie told Flickering Myth. "And actually it does give me something I don't get just from acting ... you know, feeling like, 'Oh, that's our project'. As opposed to I got to be a part of someone's project," she added. The actor also said that there is a far greater "emotional investment" in a project when she is attached to it from the beginning to the end "When you're there from the inception of the

Paramount Players hires Erin Cressida Wilson to pen 'Indecent Proposal' remake

Paramount Players is planning a remake of Adrian Lyne's 1993 hit drama "Indecent Proposal". The original film, featuring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, was a major commercial success for the studio despite being panned by the critics. The story follows a young married couple (played by Moore and Harrelson), who are offered one million dollars by a billionaire (Redford) for a night with the wife. The studio has hired Erin Cressida Wilson to pen the script for the remake, reported Deadline. Wilson screenwriting credits include the Emily Blunt thriller "The Girl on the Train" and Nicole Kidman-starrer "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus". She also wrote Jason Reitman's "Men, Women & Children" and Atom Egoyan's drama "Chloe".

Priyanka Chopra in talks for Chris Pratt's 'Cowboy Ninja Viking'

Priyanka Chopra is close to lock a deal with Universal Pictures for the female lead part in Chris Pratt-starrer "Cowboy Ninja Viking". The film is a feature adaptation of the Image Comics graphic novel of the same name from AJ Lieberman and illustrator Riley Rossmo, reported Deadline. The story revolves around a counter-intelligence unit formed by psychotherapist Dr Sebastian Ghislain, who transforms agents known as Triplets, a reference to multiple personalities. Pratt will portray a formidable agent with the fighting skills and personalities of a cowboy, a ninja,and a viking. The film will be directed by Michelle MacLaren, who is best known for helming episodes of major TV series such as "Game of Thrones", "Westworld", "The Leftovers" and "The Breaking Bad". The script has been penned by Dan Mazeau, Ryan Engle, Craig Mazin, Paul Wernick and David Reese. In Hollywood, Chopra is best known for her role in ABC's "Quantico" and "Baywatch". She most recently starred in the Sundance ...

Priyanka Chopra's new Hollywood role opposite Chris Pratt

Actress Priyanka Chopra's Hollywood kitty is on an expansion spree. She will play the love interest of Chris Pratt in "Cowboy Ninja Viking".

Keanu Reeves' 'Destination Wedding' gets India release date

Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder-starrer "Destination Wedding" will release in India on September 7.

266 films to be screened at 24th Sarajevo Film Festival

A record number of 266 films will be screened in the official selection of 24th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), SFF Director Mirsad Purivatra announced here on Monday.

Nandita Das in jury for Unesco award

Acclaimed actress-filmmaker Nandita Das was among the jury members of the 2018 edition of the Unesco-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence.

Luke Evans goes shirtless

Actor Luke Evans went shirtless for sunbath on the deck of a boat during holiday here.