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Mohanlal accepts government invite to Kerala film awards
Amid a row as various sections of people, including from the film industry, writing to the Kerala government that Mohanlal should not be invited as the Chief Guest to the annual state film awards, an invite was extended to him Wednesday and he has accepted it.
Happy Bhag Jayegi' travels to China in sequel
Aanand L Rai's upcoming home production series "Happy Bhag Jayegi" moves from Pakistan to China in the sequel. The 2016 sleeper hit "Happy Bhag Jayegi" was about Happy (Diana Penty) who runs away from home to be with her musician boyfriend Guddu (Ali Fazal) and accidentally reaches Pakistan. The second part, titled "Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi", revolves around Happy (Sonakshi Sinha) who is kidnapped and lands in China along with Jimmy Shergill, who is also kidnapped by the same gang. When asked why he thought of China, Rai, who has backed the film as a producer, said, "Our attempt is that wherever we see little bit of conflict, we want to create happiness there. At the end of the day, we are making films and beyond that we can't do anything. (So) we try and tell something through this medium. "Be it Pakistan or China, we can't solve anything through our medium, but we talk about happiness and provide entertainment." Director Mudassar Aziz said he was under a lot of pressure while making ..
Celebrities tweet their support to Demi Lovato
Celebrities have come in unison to shower their love and support to singer-cum-actress Demi Lovato, who was hospitalised yesterday after she allegedly overdosed on a drug.The singer was found unconscious at her home in Hollywood Hills, after which she was rushed to the hospital.Taking to her Twitter handle, American comedian and actor Ellen DeGeneres tweeted, "I love @DDLovato so much. It breaks my heart that she is going through this. She is a light in this world, and I am sending my love to her and her family.""Like all of you I am reeling at the news about Demi. All of us love her and need to pray for her to get well. She is a fighter. #prayfordemi," American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas wrote.Meanwhile, Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "Strength and prayers???? @ddlovato #PrayForDemi"American singer Ariana Grande sent her support with a simple "i love u @ddlovato" message.After celebrating six years of sobriety in March, the singer released a new single 'Sober' last month ..
Abhishek Bajaj to play doting son on-screen
Actor Abhishek Bajaj will play a doting son in the show "Zindagi Ke Crossroads".
Kareena to walk for Shane-Falguni Peacock at ICW
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is to going to walk for designers Shane and Falguni Peaock at India Couture Week on Thursday.
Haven't finalised anything: Yuvika on wedding
Actress Yuvika Chaudhary, who is engaged to Prince Narula, wants to have a fairy tale wedding but she is yet to finalise anything.
Dan Stevens to star in 'Call of the Wild.'
'Beauty and Beast' actor Dan Stevens has landed a role alongside Harrison Ford in 20th Century Fox's 'Call of the wild.'The film is an adaptation of Jack London's classic novel of the same name, that follows the journey of a sledge dog named Buck in the Alaskan wilderness.According to the Variety, Harrison Ford is playing John Thornton, a prosecutor searching for gold in the unforgiving Yukon. Buck ends up becoming Thornton's closest ally in the wilderness.It is unclear what role Stevens will play.The adventure film will be directed by "The Croods" director Chris Sanders and is set to be shot in California.Meanwhile, Dan Stevens is currently starring in FX's "Legion", a comic book adaptation where he will deal with mutant powers.On a related note, the role of Thornton in the previous adaptations of the novel was played by Clark Gable and Charlton Heston.
'Gauri Lankesh's journalism flowed from her activism'
Firebrand writer Gauri Lankesh's journalism was "mandatory" and flowed from her activism, her former husband and author of "Illiberal India: Gauri Lankesh and the Age of Unreason" Chidanand Rajghatta said on Wednesday.
A film on 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to open Adelaide Film Festival
"Hotel Mumbai", a thriller set against the backdrop of 2008 terror attack on Taj Hotel in Mumbai, will open the Adelaide Film Festival on October 10. The film, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film festival, features Anupam Kher, Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Bonaidi, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Jason Isaacs. The story revolves around a group of people trapped in the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during the attacks. The film's key creatives including South Australian director Anthony Maras and producer Julie Ryan will be in attendance, with additional special guests to be announced. The event kicks off the festival's curated 11-day programme of screenings and events. The full line-up of this year's festival will be announced in the coming weeks. ''I am forever grateful for the unwavering support the Adelaide Film Festival has offered our project since day one. "The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and ADL Film Fest's backing of 'Hotel Mumbai' ...
Why not a reality show on classical dance, asks Prachee Shah Paandya
Actress and Kathak dancer Prachee Shah Paandya keeps a distance from "pre-planned" reality television shows, and questions why India lacks a non-fiction show focussing only on classical dance.
I like stories where people change: Mark Rylance
Actor Mark Rylance, who plays English lawyer Thomas Cromwell in "Wolf Hall" -- based on an eponymous historical novel -- says he enjoys taking up characters that undergo change.
National anthem inspired S D Burman's 'Jaane Wo Kaise' in 'Pyaasa': Book
'Jaane wo kaise log the' from Guru Dutt's 1957 classic "Pyaasa" was inspired by the second line of national anthem, according to a book on celebrated music composer S. D. Burman. "Pyaasa" is considered a benchmark in Hindi cinema be its story of a rejected but talented poet or its music, which represents some of the finest works on both lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi and Burman. "'Jaane woh kaise', composed in raga Bilawal is an epic of a tragic song, without being a regular tear-jerker. Its seminal status in the firmament of Hindi film music is not only because of its depth and poignancy, but also for its hummability," write author-duo Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Balaji Vittal in 'S. D. Burman: The Prince-Musician'. Burman had arranged the song with delicate piano notes that later became synonymous with Guru Dutt's films. "In a conversation with lyricist Pulak Bandyopadhyay, Burman had mentioned that the second line of the national anthem -- Punjab Sindh(u) Gujarat Maratha Dravid Utkal ...
Motion poster of 'Jalebi' unveiled
The first glimpse of 'Jalebi' is out, leaving the audience wanting for more.Taking to Twitter, trade analyst and film critic, Taran Adarsh shared the mysterious poster in which two hands can be seen reaching out to each other.He wrote, "Mahesh Bhatt and Vishesh Films new movie #Jalebi - The Everlasting Taste Of Love to release on 12 Oct 2018... Stars Varun Mitra, Rhea Chakraborty, and Digangana Suryavanshi... Directed by debutant Pushpdeep Bhardwaj... Produced by Mukesh Bhatt..."Starring Rhea Chakraborty of 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' fame and debutante Varun Mitra, the film will be a drama.Directed by debutant director Pushpdeep Bhardwaj and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, the film is slated to hit the silver screen on August 31 this year.
Best content comes from regional cinema, not Hindi films: John Abraham
John Abraham believes regional cinema is far ahead of Bollywood in terms of content as the industry concentrates on story instead of worrying about "huge unnecessary budgets". The actor-producer has entered the regional space with his first Marathi production "Savita Damodar Paranjpe." "I sometimes feel the best content, unfortunately, I'd like to say this being a Hindi film actor, doesn't come from Hindi films. It comes from regional cinema. Because when you don't have huge unnecessary budgets, you concentrate only on content," John told reporters here. "The content here is fantastic. I think after this, I'm sure there'll be a trend which has already started, this film will be remade in hindi. You'll be really happy with this film," he added. The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of the film, directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi. John, who has also produced Hindi films, said every script demands to be made in a certain language and "Savita Damodar Paranjpe" was best suited for ...
'Star Wars' veteran Peter Mayhew undergoes spinal surgery
Actor Peter Mayhew, best known for portraying Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" franchise, has undergone spinal surgery to improve his mobility. The 74-year-old star took to Twitter to announce that the procedure had gone well. "Sorry, I've been quiet as of late. I've been planning and going through some spinal surgery to improve my mobility. It's been a success and I'll be spending the upcoming weeks recovering. A big thank you to the doctors, staff, my family and friends that have helped me through this," Mayhew tweeted along with his picture from the hospital bed. The actor is 7 ft 3 in tall and has a genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome. Mayhew also announced that due to the surgery, he will not be able to attend the upcoming London Film and Comic Con. "... But I have rescheduled and will be attending their show in March. Sorry to miss you all but I'll be over as soon as my legs can paddle me across the pond," he added. Mayhew in recent years has used a cane and a wheelchair at ...
'Wonder Woman 1984' casts Natasha Rothwell
Actor Natasha Rothwell is the latest actor to join the cast of "Wonder Woman" sequel. The "Insecure" actor's role has not been disclosed by Warner Bros and she will be joined by newcomers Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal in the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gal Gadot and Chris Pine are returning for the new film, which has been titled "Wonder Woman 1984". The film, to be once again helmed by Patty Jenkins, will see Gadot's Wonder Woman squaring off against Wiig's Cheetah. A preview footage from the new film was recently played at the San Diego Comic-Con and it showed Wonder Woman fighting off bad guys at a mall's food court.
Letitia Wright recalls her battle with depression and anxiety
Actor Letitia Wright, who achieved runaway success with Marvel's blockbuster "Black Panther", has opened up about her battle with depression and anxiety. The 24-year-old actor said she always felt the pressure to be accepted in the society which led her to alcohol and smoking. "I was depressed and full of anxiety. I think it was that pressure to be accepted, to be somebody. When you're looking outside of yourself for happiness and validation, a mean comment on social media can wreck you," the actor told W magazine. "I was OK when I was on set, hiding behind my work, but when I wasn't acting I was full of fear and doubt, trying to fill this void inside of me anyway I could: drinking, smoking. It was bad," she added. Wright was thinking about quitting acting early in her career. "When I first became a Christian, I said, 'I'm never acting again. I'm done," she said. However, six month later, the actor reconsidered her decision. "God was speaking to me and said, 'This is your talent, it's
'Padmaavat' actor to play 'mysterious, dangerous' character
Actor Ujjwal Chopra, who essayed the role of Gora Singh in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat", will play a mysterious and dangerous character Z in the show "Hankaar".
Sonakshi unveils 'Happy Phir Bhaag Jayegi' trailer
Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha dropped the trailer of her upcoming flick, 'Happy Phir Bhaag Jayegi' and it promises a fun ride for the audience.Starring Jimmy Shergill, Jassie Gill, Diana Penty, Ali Fazal and Piyush Mishra, the movie is sure to tickle your funny bone.In the trailer, Sonakshi appears to have been abducted by a gang of professional assassins, who fly her all the way away from Amritsar to China. Jimmy Sheirgill enters as Daman Singh Bagga, who is still looking for his runaway bride from the prequel.Both the new and old characters are busy looking for Happy aka Harpreet and to add the to confusion Diana Penty shows up in the trailer towards the end.The movie is a sequel to 2016 comedy 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' which starred Jimmy Shergill, Diana Penty, Ali Fazal and Piyush Mishra.Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the comedy ride is arriving at theatres near you in August.
Indywood Film Carnival's fourth edition in December
The fourth edition of the Indywood Film Carnival (IFC) will be held here from December 1-5.