Funnyman Ricky Gervais wants to host the Oscars awards ceremony and would not want to disappoint the viewers.(Source:Reuters)

Funnyman Ricky Gervais wants to host the Oscars awards ceremony and would not want to disappoint the viewers.

The 54-year-old English comedian, who has hosted the Golden Globes four times previously, said he would accept the offer to present the annual awards ceremony on March 4, 2017 if he was asked, reported E!Online.

“I would if they said I could say what I wanted, but they would never say that,” he said when asked about the Oscars hosting gig.

However, “The Office” actor revealed he fears he would disappoint viewers if he was to take over the reins for the Academy Awards.

“I don’t want to ruin their lovely night.”

Meanwhile, the funny man revealed people question whether he enjoyed his hosting duties at the star-studded events, which saw him drinking beer on stage at this year’s Golden Globes Awards.

“People think I don’t enjoy it. I love it. I love going up there and saying what I want but it is stressful. It’s quite stressful because you gotta work. I do work a little bit.

“It’s funny because I feel like I get it out of my system and then when it comes around like this time I said no because I was just too busy, but they persuaded me. But I do enjoy it every time I do it. It’s always fun.”

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Vikramaditya Motwane will be directing “Chakra The Invincible”, the first Indian superhero created by legendary comic-book writer Stan Lee.

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane will be directing “Chakra The Invincible”, the first Indian superhero created by legendary comic-book writer Stan Lee along with Graphic co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan.

Graphic India, a character entertainment company, and Lee’s POW! Entertainment, have announced a partnership with Phantom Films, to begin pre-production on a live-action theatrical film for “Chakra The Invincible”.

“I’m a fan of Bollywood films and I am really excited about launching ‘Chakra the Invincible’ as my first Bollywood superhero movie. Vikramaditya is an amazingly talented filmmaker who I have no doubt can make the Chakra film a massive hit in India and around the world. I only hope he remembers to include my cameo!,” Lee, chief creative officer at POW! Entertainment, said in a statement.

Motwane said that it’s an “honour and an absolute delight to be making a film based on a Stan Lee character”. “We’re very excited and we hope to take comic book filmmaking to the next level with Chakra. And no, we won’t forget Stan’s cameo.”

Devarajan shared that Lee’s characters have generated $15 billion at the global box office, creating some of the most beloved icons in entertainment. “More people likely know the face of Spider-Man than they do the Mona Lisa. With Vikram Motwane, we have been fortunate to find both a groundbreaking director and a passionate comic book fan, who will be able to create something uniquely Indian, but also authentic to Stan’s pantheon of superhero storytelling,” added Devarajan.

“Chakra The Invincible” was originally launched as a children’s animated film on Cartoon Network India two years ago, with three new animated TV movies currently in production to be released on Cartoon Network and Toonami later this year.

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Noted actor Jackie Shroff has revealed that he felt like a star when Abhishek Bachchan, as a child, asked for his autograph.

Noted actor Jackie Shroff has revealed that he felt like a star when Abhishek Bachchan, as a child, asked for his autograph.

“I was shooting for a film when Abhishek Bachchan and his sister Shweta came to take my autograph. I was in a hotel room when I was informed that Amitabh Bachchan’s kids want to meet me, want my autograph. I felt like a star,” Jackie Shroff told reporters on Sunday evening at the trailer launch of his upcoming film “Housefull 3”, which also stars Abhishek.

“He (Abhishek) is a very focused, dedicated actor. He is a great kid,” Jackie said.

Abhishek, who was also present on the occasion, said Jackie is the only actor whose autograph he has taken.

The “Ram Lakhan” actor was all praise for the leading actresses of “Housefull 3” – Nargis Fakhri, Lisa Haydon and Jacqueline Fernandez.

“Nargis is a lovely beautiful girl and hardworking. Lisa has done a good job in the film, while Jacqueline is a good actor and dancer and she looks fabulous. She is working with my son Tiger in a film,” Jackie said.

He also praised his other co-actors in the film – Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.

“Akshay is badmash and so is Riteish,” he said in a lighter vein and added “but both are good at their work.”

Jackie was thankful to producer Sajid Nadiadwala for taking him in “Housefull 3”.

“He (Sajid)is a good guy. He launched my son Tiger in the film industry and is taking good care of him,” he added.

“Housefull 3”, directed by Sajid-Farhad, is set to open in theatres on June 3.

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Billy Paul died at the age of 81 from a serious medical condition. (Source: Twitter)

Soul singer Billy Paul has died from a serious medical condition at his home on Sunday. He was 81.

The singer’s death was announced on his website.

“We regret to announce with a heavy heart that Billy has passed away today at home after a serious medical condition,” the statement reads.

“We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to his wife Blanche and family for their loss, as they and the world grieves the loss of another musical icon that helped pioneered todays R&B music. Billy will be truly missed.”

Paul’s manager said he died at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey, after being diagnosed with cancer. He was hospitalized a week ago at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

The singer is best known for his Grammy-award winning 1972 hit, “Me and Mrs Jones.” He first burst onto the music scene playing in jazz clubs alongside such music icons as Charlie Parker, Nina Simone and Miles Davis.

He released his debut album, Feelin’ Good at the Cadillac Club in 1968 and went on to release 14 other albums through 1988.

Paul is survived by his wife, Blanche.

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Pan Nalin directorial “Angry Indian Goddesses” is soon to have a prequel which would show each character in depth with their past stories.

Pan Nalin directorial “Angry Indian Goddesses” is soon to have a prequel which would show each character in depth with their past stories.

Touted as India’s first ‘female buddy’ film, featuring an ensemble cast of Sarah-Jane Dias, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Anushka Manchanda, Sandhya Mridul, Rajshri Deshpande and Adil Hussain, the movie earned rave reviews in India post its release, and has been lauded at international film festivals.

Although the cast of the prequel will remain the same with one or two new characters, Nalin shared that the “prequel will surely introduce some new and important characters that moulded them on being the women they are”.

“Following the life of the goddesses in the film, the audience did not only appreciate the storyline but each and every character. Keeping this in mind, we’re planning to make a prequel to the film as it’s only fair for the world to know the backstory of every goddess, of what made them the way they are today,” Nalin said in a statement.

“This prequel will surely introduce some new and important characters that moulded them on being the women they are. With all the acclaim, love and support not only in India but from across the world, we only hope to bring back the ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ fever with this prequel,” he added.

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Reality Tv star Rob Kardashian is thrilled his fiancee Blac Chyna has become friends with his half-sister Kylie Jenner after they became entangled in an on-going feud.

Reality Tv star Rob Kardashian is thrilled his fiancee Blac Chyna has become friends with his half-sister Kylie Jenner after they became entangled in an on-going feud.

The 28-year-old sock designer was torn between his lover and the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star – who is currently dating the model’s ex-fiance Tyga, with whom she has three-year-old son King Cairo – but is thrilled they have now decided to bury the hatchet and become friends.

Taking to his Instagram account, the once-reclusive star uploaded a photograph of the former arch-enemies posing for a photograph together alongside the caption: “So happy my girls finally got to talk and make peace! #MyFamily #AllLove (sic).”

Blac, 27, and 18-year-old Kylie set tongues wagging earlier this week when the reality TV star posed for a selfie with the model on Snapchat before sharing the image on Instagram.

She captioned it, “When we’ve been best friends the whole time,” before swiftly deleting the photo from her account.

Blac quickly followed suit by uploading a string of pictures with the Kylie’s Cosmetics businesswoman; one of a face-swap and another mirror shot.

Meanwhile, it’s believed Rob’s sister Kim Kardashian West was the person who encouraged the pair to call a truce.

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Actress Sigourney Weaver says she can’t wait to get back into space as Alien Hunter Ellen Ripley in Ridley Scott’s next. (Source: Reuters)

Actress Sigourney Weaver says she can’t wait to get back into space as Alien Hunter Ellen Ripley in Ridley Scott’s next.

A new sequel to Scott’s cult 1979 movie has been in the works for years, and now Weaver has an update for fans.

The film is now a go with “Elysium” director Neill Blomkamp as director, but it won’t start shooting until after Scott’s “Prometheus” sequel is released, and he has revisited his “Alien” franchise with new film “Alien: Covenant”, which is set to hit theatres in August, 2017, reported Contactmusic.

“Ridley asked Neill not to make our Alien until after Prometheus 2,” Weaver said.

“He (Ridley Scott) wanted his movie to shoot and be released first. But it’s (new Alien film) an amazing script, and Neill and I are really excited about doing it.

“We’re doing other things until we can get going on that. I’d be really surprised if we didn’t do it, because it’s such a great script, and we love working together. So, it’s just going to take a little bit longer to get out to you, but it’ll be worth the wait.”

Ridley Scott, who is also helping to develop another sequel to one of his cult movies, “Blade Runner”, will be producing Blomkamp’s Alien film after directing “Covenant”.

Actress Jessica Chastain says she was constantly stumbling on the set of “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” because she had to fight in shoes with hidden high heels.

Actress Jessica Chastain says she was constantly stumbling on the set of “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” because she had to fight in shoes with hidden high heels.

The star portrays Chris Hemsworth’s wife in the “Snow White and the Huntsman” prequel, and the all-action role required Chastain, who is best known for her dramatic work, to undergo weeks of intense fight training.

However, the 39-year-old actress was thrown off when she arrived on set for her first day and learned she would have to pull off all of her stunts wearing heels, so she wouldn’t look too short next to her leading man, who towers over her at six feet, three inches, reported Contactmusic.

“I had worked in New York with someone Universal (studio bosses) had sent (to learn how to fight onscreen), then I went to London for three weeks to work with the stunt team, and I was feeling confident,” she said.

“And then Chris shows up, who’s like 6’5 or something, and (costume designer) Colleen Atwood had built these shoes that look like flats, but they’ve got about four and a half inches hidden inside!”

“American Idol” judge Steven Tyler has mourned the sudden demise of musician Prince, calling it a huge loss to music. (Source: Reuters/AP)

“American Idol” judge Steven Tyler has mourned the sudden demise of musician Prince, calling it a huge loss to music.

Prince was mysteriously found dead in the elevator of his Paisley Park home in Minnesota on April 21. Though the exact cause of death remains unknown, there are speculations that drug use may have contributed.

Tyler, who has struggled with addiction, says it makes the loss more tragic as it could have been avoided.

He hoped that reports that Prince was treated for the misuse of prescription drugs are untrue, reported People
magazine. “As a recovering drug addict and alcoholic, I get that. In the 80s I fell to my knees with my addictions,” the musician said.

“Doctors are the new pushers. All of America isn’t strung out on street drugs, they’re strung out on prescribed drugs.”

But Tyler is hoping that “whoever brought him to the hospital that night will have something to say…I hope it’s
not drugs. But if it is, this didn’t have to happen.”

The musician said the sudden death of Prince has been a little hard to take.

“I’ve certainly had my moments of crying about him. He was a saint. He was a musician and he spoke my language so it’s a little harder to take.”

After many questions were raised on Salman Khan’s appointment as India’s goodwill ambassador at Rio Olympics, veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai came to the superstar’s defence and said that instead of picking at the appointment one should appreciate the move which can inspire the youth of the country.

After many questions were raised on Salman Khan’s appointment as India’s goodwill ambassador at Rio Olympics, veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai came to the superstar’s defence and said that instead of picking at the appointment one should appreciate the move which can inspire the youth of the country.

The director took to Facebook on Sunday to express his views.

He shared: “Medal or more medals? Salman Khan can definitely inspire youth next to participate in Olympics and win many more medals in every sport … youth looks up to him.”

Medal or more medals ? @BeingSalmanKhan can definitely inspire youth next to participate in Olympics n win many… http://t.co/ZfcfBsb4UX

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) April 24, 2016

Ghai, whose repertoire is studded with films like “Karz”, “Ram Lakhan”, “Khalnayak” and “Pardes”, added: “What a gesture of our superstar Salman Khan for being ambassador Olympics without charging any fee or gain but to inspire youth of India to participate more and win more medals. Let’s appreciate that”.

The “Kick” star was on Saturday(23rd April) unveiled as the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics to be held later this year.

What a gesture of our superstar @BeingSalmanKhan 4being ambassador olympics with no fee but to inspire youth of india to participate more

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) April 24, 2016

The move was questioned by several members of the Indian sports fraternity with 2012 London Olympics wrestling bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt making his displeasure public with a series of tweets barely an hour after the decision was announced.

Former athlete Milkha Singh has also lashed out at the decision of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

The IOA on Sunday(24th April) rushed to justify its decision to appoint Salman by stating that “the association is only a gesture and does not include any monetary consideration”.

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“Princess Diaries” director Garry Marshall has revealed that he has spoken to its star Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews for another sequel of the franchise.

“Princess Diaries” director Garry Marshall has revealed that he has spoken to its star Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews for another sequel of the franchise.

The director said Disney is yet to move ahead but they have already met and discussed the possibility, Marshall told Larry King.

“Well, they talk about it. Disney always likes to announce things, so they tell Garry, ‘Shut up, we’ll announce it'” he joked on the show.

“(Anne Hathaway) came to my office, she was quite pregnant… she puts her computer on the table, pushes three buttons, there’s Julie Andrews on Skype in Long Island. And we have a meeting.” “This is how we work. So I hope they do it.”

The first film featured an awkward teenager who finds out that she is the heir to a throne while the second movie saw her as a royal in the middle of an arranged marriage.

Actor Chris Pine, who played Hathaway’s love interest in the sequel, has already expressed a desire to be part of the third movie, if it is ever made.

Akshay Kumar feels that a film should be completed in 30-60 days, and is surprised with filmmakers taking 300-400 days for the purpose.

Superstar Akshay Kumar feels that a film should be completed in 30-60 days, and is surprised with filmmakers taking 300-400 days for the purpose.

At the trailer launch of his upcoming comedy “Housefull 3”, Akshay, asked how he manages to regularly do 3-4 films a year, said: “It is not rocket science, it is very easy, you just keep on working. I don’t think one film should take more than 60 days. I finished ‘Housefull 3’ in 38 days.

“Everyone comes on time, we work hard. I work for eight hours and it was very fast. I had read that they made the film, ‘Mission Impossible’ in 52 days. I don’t know how we talk about 300 days and 400 days. Films are completed in 30-60 days, maximum you take 70 days, how much shooting will you do?”

Akshay had four releases last year, and “Housefull 3” will be his second release of the year after “Airlift”. He will have another film, “Rustom” releasing this year.

The story of “Housefull 3” is based in London, where Boman Irani’s character has three daughters – Jacqueline Fernandez, Lisa Haydon and Nargis Fakhri – and doesn’t want to get them married.

But they want to get married to their boyfriends, played by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, and the film is about the hilarious tricks these boys play to get married.

Akshay added: “My shooting days were 38 days, but it took 40 days to make the trailer because they (makers) couldn’t understand how to show in two and half minutes everything about it’s storyline. It was very difficult for them, I remember so many times they showed us, but nothing was working out.”

About the franchise completing a hat-trick, Akshay said: “We’ll come to know if it’s a hat-trick… it would be good if people like our third attempt with ‘Housefull 3’, because then it serves as motivation for fourth and fifth films. We will be looking forward to see how the business is, we keep our fingers crossed so that everything goes well.”

“Housefull 3” has been directed by Farhad-Sajid, who have replaced Sajid Khan.

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Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma lashed out at superstar Shah Rukh Khan saying that he might lose his star status to Salman Khan just like Kamal Haasan did to Rajinikanth.

Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma lashed out at superstar Shah Rukh Khan saying that he might lose his star status to Salman Khan just like Kamal Haasan did to Rajinikanth.

He also questioned SRK’s movie selection process saying that he “should learn from Kamal’s mistakes and just be Salman”.

In a series of tweets, the “Satya” filmmaker took digs at Shah Rukh Khan’s recent decision to turn into an obsessed fan in ‘Fan’ and also upcoming Aanand L. Rai’s project in which he will be seen as a dwarf. He also hinted at Kamal’s “Appu Raja”.

He shared: “Megastar SRK becoming ordinary fan, dwarf etc is as big a same blunder as what Kamal Haasan did to lose his stardom to Rajinikanth (Salman Khan). Kamal was as big a superstar as Rajinikanth till he started doing dwarf, fat, tall etc and as a fan I hope SRK doesn’t listen to wrong advisers.”

Megastar SRK becoming ordinary fan,dwarf etc is as big a same blunder as what Kamal Hasan did to lose his stardom to Rajnikant(Salman Khan)

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

Kamal was as big a superstar as Rajnikant till he started doing dwarf,fat,tall etc nd as a fan I hope SRK doesn’t listen to wrong advisers

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

Grt actrs r dime a dozen in NSD, Stage etc whereas Stars like SRK come blessed by God/Allah/Buddha etc,which is what SRK is not realising

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

SRK must learn from mistakes of kamal and not listen to near n dear ones who are stopping him from becoming a Mega Rajnikant.

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

The filmmaker, who is awaiting the release of his Kannada directorial debut ‘Killing Veerappan’, based on the shooting down of the forest brigand, added: “SRK must learn from mistakes of Kamal and not listen to near and dear ones who are stopping him from becoming a Mega Rajinikanth.

“I call SRK as megastar because neither (he) has muscles of Salman nor workmanship of Aamir (Khan) but yet he is taller than both by being just himself. Rajinikanth is Rajinikanth because he always himself and Kamal always trying to be someone else. I hope SRK will remain like himself like Salman. Kamal could have been a better Rajinikanth if he didn’t keep becoming someone else … so SRK should learn from Kamal’s mistakes and just be Salman”.

I call SRK as Megastar becos he neither has muscles of Salman nor workmanship of Aamir but yet he is taller than both by being just himself

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

Rajnikant is Rajnikant bcos he always himself and Kamal always trying to be someone else..I hope SRK will remain like himself like Salman

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

Kamal Hasan could have been a btr Rajnikant if he din’t keep bcmng some1 else..so SRK should learn from Kamal’s mistakes and just be Salman

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 23, 2016

The “Aag” director also shared that “great actors” are available in abundance, but being a star comes as a blessing.

He shared: “Great actors are dime a dozen in NSD, stage etc whereas stars like SRK come blessed by God/Allah/Buddha etc, which is what SRK is not realising. Clint Eastwood super star for 30 years being himself and then is critics Hero. I don’t believe in God but as fan I pray to Allah SRK realises truth”.

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Much awaited season 6 of fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” will premier on April 24.

No need to avoid social media on Monday morning or wait for a good torrent link to be up to watch the first episode of Game Of Thrones 6.

Indian fans can also watch the premiere episode along with the US audience as GOT will be streamed live on Hotstar too.

For the most part, fans in India have looked towards torrent because the current options don’t work for the way in which they’d like to consume content. Now there is a legitimate option that offers them

It will be available across devices and content is available immediately, without any pre-planning.

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A full house, questions for the filmmaker and a shot for the picture gallery — scenes from a show of Ozhivudivasathe Kali by The Indian Express Film Club in Delh.

Four men gather in a lodge on their off day to get drunk and engage in mindless, vulgar chatter. On one such occasion, they play a game of police and thief which ends in the murder of one of them. Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, 39, saw a film in this powerful short story by R Unni, a fine short story writer in Malayalam, published in 2003. A decade later, Sanal has turned Ozhivudivasathe Kali (An Off-day Game) into a terrific film, which won the Kerala state government’s award for the best feature film of 2015. The previous year, he had won the best director award film for his debut feature, Oralpokkam.

Unni’s story is just the grain for Sanal to launch on a post-mortem of contemporary Kerala society. He introduced a female character into the story and set it against a political event — a by-election. In the film, four middle-aged men journey to a forest guesthouse to drown the polling day in spirits. They spot a prey in the young woman, who comes to cook for them. The sexual tension is evident and the woman, aware of it, is guarded. Poll politics is shown as endless chatter on TV and the incessant propaganda on the streets. As the friends slouch with their glasses and the woman is a looming presence in the background, a different politics unravels. The conversation slips into innuendoes and becomes an incoherent blabber that brings out caste, class, gender and other tensions. The facade of consensus and camaraderie breaks down and the men are on the edge. They can’t respond to the quiet of the wilderness or the rain outside as they stew in their prejudices. They start a game of police and thief, as in their childhood, but now with unforeseen consequences. Ozhivudivasathe Kali becomes a parody of contemporary Kerala, much of it a male chauvinist space with deep prejudices and suppressed violence masked under the cloak of progressive rhetoric. The film is a stab at the pretentions of the Malayali male, who has no commitment to anything or anyone and whose politics, like life, is hollow.

Sanal Kumar Sasidharan

Sanal’s cinema is, in fact, an extension of his critique of cultural production in Kerala. Malayalam cinema, like other cinemas in India, continues to be an industry controlled by the “star culture”. It is invested in the stars and refuses to see cinema as art. Sanal’s engagement with cinema is a statement against the industry. From raising capital to production and distribution of films, he is exploring alternatives to the practices of the cinema industry. He sees a clear divide between art house cinema and commercial films and believes the twain shall not meet.

Unlike the previous generation of art house cinema people who trained in films schools, Sanal is a product of the digital and social media revolution. Son of a pan-shop owner, he grew up in a village near Thiruvananthapuram and studied law. Blogs were his window to the world. Poetry was his first love, but film festivals attracted him to serious cinema. Like many Malayalis, he did a stint in the Gulf, and returned home to the world of cinema. When he realised that the industry was unlikely to support his kind of cinema, Sanal started Kazhcha Film Forum, a platform to produce independent low-budget movies through crowdfunding. After making a couple of short films, he found support to make Oralpokkam. The film received rave reviews. In 2014, he and friends started Cinema Cab, a movement to screen independent films.

The shoot for Ozhivudivasathe Kali lasted 14 days and the cast did not include any “stars”. The “untrained” actors turned out to be naturals. Filmmaking is an intuitive process for Sanal. He shot Ozhivudivasathe Kali without a written script and got the “actors” to contribute to their dialogue. This “participatory approach to filmmaking” is part of his aesthetic vision. Despite all the awards, Sanal has not managed to get a theatre release for Ozhivudivasathe Kali. He says it is easier to raise capital to make films than convince theatre owners in the merits of art house films.

The spotlight was on him after the awards, he says, but the artists and the crew need a theatre release for recognition. Cinema, Sanal says, is a medium of poetry and not narration. However, the collective that produces a film deserves wages, and recognition, for the labour.

Ozhivudivasathe Kali was screened by The Indian Express Film Club in Delhi on April 19 and will be screened in Mumbai today.

Actress Sofia Vergara feels her sacrifices were “worthwhile” when people praise her son for the way she has raised him as a single parent.

Actress Sofia Vergara feels her sacrifices were “worthwhile” when people praise her son for the way she has raised him as a single parent.

The 43-year-old actress split from first husband Joe Gonzalez in 1993, the year after their child Manolo was born, and she has always done her best to raise him to be kind, polite and well-behaved, so is thrilled when the young man’s temperament is complimented, reported People magazine.

“Every time people compliment me about my son, Manolo, it is very rewarding. I was really young when I divorced his father, so I raised him trying to set the best example and give him the best that I could,” Vergara said.

“When people compliment me on him, on how well mannered, how charming, funny and well-behaved he is, it makes all the sacrifices worthwhile.”

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Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma believes that there should be more comedy shows in India.

Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma believes that there should be more comedy shows in India.

With his new comedy show “The Kapil Sharma Show”, which went on air on Saturday, Kapil shared that a lot of reality TV shows on television these days are depicting the problems that bug our society, and that is why comedy shows should multiply.

“I feel there should be more comedy shows. There are so many shows out there… although they show what is going on in our society, but it spreads a lot of negativity too. That is how I roll, I feel there should be more comedy. If we sleep with a good mood, we get a better sleep. This is what we all want,” Kapil told IANS in a group interview here.

The “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon” actor has now joined Sony Entertainment Television for his new show which also features Sunil Grover, Ali Asgar, Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti and Chandan Prabhakar.

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Amitabh Bachchan feels filmmaking is a “delicate art”, as it brings in various other arts on one canvas.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been entertaining his fans with his films for over four decades now, feels filmmaking is a “delicate art”, as it brings in various other arts like painting, architecture, music and dance on one canvas.

“Filmmaking is such a delicate art… Painting, architecture, music, dance, speech, mood, colours and bars… Everything all put into one big canvas,” Amitabh posted on his blog on Saturday.

The 73-year-old, who is currently shooting for “Pink”, says working on the film has been an “amazing experience” for him.

“Laughter and smiles and the liberty of happy exchange on the sets… Even though there is the severity of the text and the environ of the story and the content,” the “Piku” actor wrote.

“There is the continuity of each shot running into miles and miles of shoot time on cameras one-five, it is just an amazing experience… No one speaks, the A/C is put off, the silence is deafening, each syllable of your breath is heard, and the performances of all the cast and the crew is marvellous… Simply marvellous,” he added.

In “Pink”, Amitabh is playing the lead role of a lawyer.

Produced by Shoojit Sircar, the film is being directed by Bengali filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.

This will be Sircar’s third project with Amitabh after their unreleased film “Shoebite” and 2015 film “Piku”.

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Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie would reportedly love to make a permanent move to the United Kingdom.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie would reportedly love to make a permanent move to the United Kingdom.

The “Maleficent” star and her husband Brad Pitt – who have Maddox, 14, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, nine, and seven-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox together – are currently renting a house in Surrey near London for USD 21,000 a month but ideally want to move there for good, reported Us Weekly magazine.

“The house is big, kid-friendly and has all the modern conveniences. They like that there are toy shops in town and that it’s not far from central London. It’s got that peaceful, leafy suburb vibe as well. They love being in London. Angie would pick it as their permanent home if she could,” a source said.

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Music icon Prince, who passed away on Thursday(21st April), had strict rules for staff who worked at his Paisley Park home, including not allowing them to look “directly” into his eyes.

Music icon Prince, who passed away on Thursday(21st April), had strict rules for staff who worked at his Paisley Park home, including not allowing them to look “directly” into his eyes.

The “Little Red Corvette” hitmaker tragically passed away at his Paisley Park home at the age of 57.

According to graphic designer Lizz Frey, who worked with the music icon for a year in 1992, the late singer refused to allow people who he employed at his estate to “look into his eyes”, reported Daily Mirror.

Lizz says his death has brought back a “flood” of memories, including the strange set of rules he enforced when she knew him.

“It brings back, always, a flood of memories of that time. He had a rule, and that was we were always to call him boss, and never to look into his eyes directly,” she said.

Despite the strict conventions Prince made his team abide by, Lizz – who was aged 24 at the time – says it was an honour and a “joy” to help him bring his ideas to life.

“I’m still taking it in. He was so alive. I’m trying to remember him that way. I was in my early 20s and what a joy it was at that time… I was hired by him to help him make his ideas come to life.”

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West stepped in to diffuse the alleged feud between Blac Chyna and Kylie Jenner, which led the two to brand themselves “best friends” on a Snapchat post.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West stepped in to diffuse the alleged feud between Blac Chyna and Kylie Jenner, which led the two to brand themselves “best friends” on a Snapchat post.

The 35-year-old beauty intervened to call a truce between Blac and her 18-year-old half sister – who is currently dating the 27-year-old model’s ex-fiance Tyga, with whom she has three-year-old son King Cairo – in order to ease tensions after her Rob Kardashian proposed to the make-up artist, reported Hollywood Life.

A source close to Blac claimed she received a phone call from the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” TV personality asking her to resolve the dispute over both matters, prompting her to visit the brunette star’s home to discuss it.

Blac took heed of the advice from Kim and called Kylie in a bid to thaw relations between them And the pair were able to use social media to end the speculation of an ongoing feud, by insisting they are “best friends”.

Kylie took to Snapchat with a selfie of her and her beau’s former lover on Snapchat, which was then shared on her Instagram account, although it has since been removed from thesite.

Kylie wrote: “When we’ve been best friends the whole time (sic).”

Blac swiftly followed suit by uploading a string of pictures with the Kylie’s Cosmetics businesswoman; one of a face-swap and another mirror shot.
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The just released trailer of Housefull 3 is replete with multiple wisecracks, physical comedy and some visually delightful scenic shots of London not to forget the three stunning divas, Lisa Haydon, Nargis Fakhri and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Laughter is the best medicine they say and the band of boys of Housefull are back to serve some brand new dose of comedy. The just released trailer of Housefull 3 is replete with multiple wisecracks, physical comedy and some visually delightful scenic shots of London not to forget the three stunning divas, Lisa Haydon, Nargis Fakhri and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Housefull 3 retains Akshay Kumar (who makes a swashbuckling entry hanging from a flying helicopter), Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani and Chunkey Pandey. Abhishek Bachchan is the new addition to the club.

Also read: When Akshay Kumar called John Abraham ‘Saand’

While some dialogues do sound genuinely funny, there are certain sequences which have been done to death a zillion times.

Nevertheless, given Akshay’s penchant for choosing the right scripts one can certainly expect to see some novel stuff from House full 3. Adding zing to the movie is the inimitable Jackie Shroff who was in his elements at the trailer launch.

Watch the trailer of Housefull 3.

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National-award winning choreographer Bosco Martis is excited to turn director with yet-untitled movie, which will be a musical.

National-award winning choreographer Bosco Martis is excited to turn director with yet-untitled movie, which will be a musical.

The Mumbai-born choreographer, who along with his dance partner Caesar Gonsalves, has worked on 200 songs and about 75 films, said he was nurturing the idea from a very long time.

“I am making my directorial debut by the end of this year. It will be a musical. I am in talks with leading actors but can’t divulge much as I am very sceptical about my film. I have kept my fingers crossed. Four years ago, I had an opportunity to direct but things did not materialise,” Bosco said.

With the film, Bosco is following in the footsteps of other choreographers including Remo D’Souza, Farah Khan and Prabhudheva.

“It’s a refreshing change to see so many choreographers taking the front seat. They have presented some beautiful choreographed numbers with their films. They have made Bollywood dance global now.”

Besides Bollywood, Bosco is enjoying an equally successful career down South.

“South has energetic dance moves. They will do something which needs high energy. It’s almost like an action and dance package. Everyone is almost a good dancer there. We (choreopgrapher) only make it little stylised,” he said.

Bosco has made everyone dance be it Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Shahid Kapoor among other.

But the choreographer feels Bachchan is one of the most enthusiastic dancers still at the age of 73.

“I worked with Amit ji in ‘Party Toh Banti Hai’ from ‘Bhootnath Returns’. He is on his toes all the time. In the scorching heat, he will reherse for a dance sequence for a long time without any umbrella. He is so humble and his hunger to learn at this age is inspiring for us,” he said.

Bosco will be seen on the judge’s chair again with the Indian version of American dance reality show “So You Think You Can Dance”. He will be accompanied by Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit and fellow choreographer Terrance Lewis.

“With this dance show, we are trying to show that we are at par with international standards. Contestants on the show are of next level. They are equally brilliant in both street and stage form of dance. We all were getting goosebumps while we were taking their auditions.”

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He has dabbled with both films and TV and actor Ruslaan Mumtaz feels the small screen is much more taxing as it demands a lot of time.(Source:Instagram)

He has dabbled with both films and TV and actor Ruslaan Mumtaz feels the small screen is much more taxing as it demands a lot of time.

Ruslaan, who made his television debut with “Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara”, will be next seen in “Balika Vadhu…Lamhe Pyaar Ke”.

The 33-year-old actor feels TV takes away the luxury of going on long holidays but is worth it because it has tremendous reach.

“Honestly, TV is taxing because it is an ongoing process. You do not know when it will end. You cannot plan your life. I had planned a holiday to Paris and Greece with my wife, but now that this show has happened, obviously I know I can’t go. I can never take a 20-day off,” Ruslaan told PTI.

“So TV does that. It takes away your enjoyment. But now you’ve to start enjoying your work. I work hard for what reasons? So that the audience sees and likes me. TV has a big reach so at the end of the day, it is all worth it,” he added.

Ruslaan made his Bollywood debut in 2007 with “MP3 – Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar” and went on to act in films like “Tere Sang” and “Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai”.

The actor said today television is changing and hopes his current show lasts long enough so that he gets to tap more interesting projects in the future.

“Things are completely changing on TV today with limited series and other stuff. Hopefully Balika Vadhu runs for a couple of years so by the time I am ready to move on to something else, the kind of opportunities at that time will be more interesting and pathbreaking.”

“Balika Vadhu…Lamhe Pyaar Ke” will be new a chapter to the popular serial and will chronicle the journey of Anandi’s daughter, Nandini (played by Mahi Vij), a doctor.

Ruslaan will be seen playing the character of America- returned modern boy, Krish who lands a medical internship at a hospital in Jaipur.

“My character is not judgemental, not a hypocrite. He is not stuck in any societal norms. I bring the modern thought process through my character. It is a great role and I was on board immediately for the project.”

“Balika Vadhu… Lamhe Pyaar Ke” also stars Avinash Sachdev and will premiere on April 25 on Colors.

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Kelly Clarkson introduced her newborn son Remington Alexander Blackstock on Twitter, sharing photos of the 11-day-old being held by his parents.

“Meet Remy, our newest [addition] to the family! #charmfordays #watchoutladies,” the singer, 33, wrote.

Meet Remy, our newest edition to the family! #charmfordays #watchoutladies pic.twitter.com/j6vteESebX

— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) April 24, 2016

Clarkson, 34, and husband Brandon Blackstock welcomed their second child together on April 12 in Nashville,Tennessee.

The couple are already parents to 22-month-old daughter River Rose.

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Hollywood superstar Geoerge Clooney says he tries to fight the suffocation of fame by using it to highlight the plight of other people.(Source:Reuters)

Hollywood superstar Geoerge Clooney says he tries to fight the suffocation of fame by using it to highlight the plight of other people.

The actor, while speaking at an international forum on genocide prevention and the refugee crisis held in Armenia, said he had decided to use his fame to focus attention on those “who can’t get any cameras on them at all” after reading about atrocities being committed in the Darfur region in the early 2000s, reported the Independent.

“Fame has an interesting element to it but if you tend to be followed round by a camera then you can feel suffocated at times.

“I thought it might be effective if I went to those places and got those cameras to follow me and try and amplify these stories of NGOs who were doing such hard work, such dangerous work,” he said.

The actor-filmmaker, 54, said he felt fortunate to have been born in the US.

“I was lucky to be born where I was and not born as a young woman who was taken by Boko Haram. It was lucky – luck is genetic and time and place. That luck needs to be spread.

“What I find beautiful about what we’re doing this weekend is we’re looking at it, we’re pointing at it, we’re amplifying it. There is an awful lot the world needs, not a handout but a hand-up.”

The forum is being held to mark the 101th anniversary of the beginning of a genocide of the Armenian people by the ruling Ottoman Empire.

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Amid the legal battle with actress Kangana Ranaut, actor Hrithik Roshan has posted a cryptic tweet about troubled times.

Amid the legal battle with actress Kangana Ranaut, actor Hrithik Roshan has posted a cryptic tweet about troubled times.

Through the tweet, the actor shared that when the world starts doubting you, it is not only the time to prove them wrong, but also a test of your own beliefs.

He posted: “When people call you names, the universe is not testing whether you can prove them wrong. It’s testing your own belief in your own name. #knowUrName.”

When people call u names, d universe is not testing wether u can prove them wrong. It’s testing your own belief in ur own name. #knowUrName

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 23, 2016

Issues between the two began when Kangana hinted at Hrithik being her “ex-boyfriend” when she said in an interview that she fails to understand “why exes do silly things to get your attention”.

The controversy between the two actors, who were rumoured to have been dating in the past, took another ugly turn after they slapped legal notices on each other. And since then the lawyers of both the sides have been releasing statements on the matter.

The actor also took a break from his professional commitment and legal issues to celebrate 45th wedding anniversary of his parents, Rakesh and Pinky Roshan.

The “Krrish” star also shared an image of family celebrations along with a post that read: “When love is a commitment, the commitment can create more love. 45years! #laughterBestwithFamily thank you all for your wishes.”

When love is a commitment,d commitment can create more love.45years! #laughterBestwithFamily thank u al 4 ur wishes. pic.twitter.com/Q7lmGCR6Lp

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 23, 2016

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LCD Soundsystem, Ellie Goulding and Joey Badass were among the acts at Coachella Festival, who paid tribute to the late music icon Prince.

LCD Soundsystem, Ellie Goulding and Joey Badass were among the acts at Coachella Festival, who paid tribute to the late music icon Prince.

The Brooklyn electro-band were headliner, and frontman James Murphy drove the crowd wild with a version of the musician’s 1981 hit “Controversy”.

The festival’s trademark palm trees, which are usually lit with different colours throughout the weekend, glowed purple on April 22 evening, as did the floodlights across the venue at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

Before LCD Soundsystem took to the stage, three screens on the main stage played Prince’s cover of Radiohead’s 1993 hit “Creep”, which he initially debuted during his headline performance at Coachella in 2008.

After the screening ended, a quote from the “Purple Rain” hitmaker appeared on stage – “From now on This is Prince’s House.”

Hip-hop star Joey Badass played some of 1999 during his set, dance duo Jack U finished their set with a montage of Prince moments, and Brit singer Ellie Goulding teased “When Doves Cry”.

Meanwhile, soul singer Mavis Staples moved the crowd to tears earlier on Friday as she recounted a story about meeting Prince for the first time at his Paisley Park label. She then asked for a moment of silence, and then performed an a cappella version of the chorus of Purple Rain.

Prince died on April 21, just one day before the second weekend of Coachella kicked off.

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Oscar-winning actor Leonardo Dicaprio has applauded United Nations leaders for signing a historic climate change agreement.

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo Dicaprio has applauded United Nations leaders for signing a historic climate change agreement.

The 41-year-old “The Revenant” star, who is a United Nations Messenger of Peace, spoke at a landmark gathering held in New York City on Earth Day, and saluted the representatives from 175 countries, who came to the meeting to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change into international law, reported Daily Telegraph.

DiCaprio admitted his recent research into the issue left him “absolutely terrified” about what will happen to the planet if greenhouse gas emissions are not addressed.

“Our planet cannot be saved unless we leave fossil fuels in the ground where they belong.

“After 21 years of debates and conferences, it is time to declare: no more talk, no more excuses, no more 10-year studies, no more allowing the fossil fuel companies to manipulate and dictate the science and policies that affect our future,” he said.

The longtime environmental advocate also suggested the issue of climate change was similar to that of American slavery, citing historical US leader President Abraham Lincoln, who served during the abolition of slavery and the Civil War.

“(Lincoln) was speaking before the US Congress to confront the defining issue of his time: slavery,” he said.

“Remarkably, his words ring as true today when applied to the defining crisis of our time: climate change.”

The Paris Agreement is a non-binding treaty existing within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The document was created in an attempt to slow down the effects of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, on the earth’s temperature, which is rising rapidly.

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Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Vir Das and Dhanush took to social media to wish Sachin Tendulkar on his 43rd birthday on Sunday (April 24), and to thank the cricket legend for making the country proud.

Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Vir Das and Dhanush took to social media to wish Sachin Tendulkar on his 43rd birthday on Sunday (April 24), and to thank the cricket legend for making the country proud.

Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh shared that the cricketing icon “makes us so proud”.

He tweeted: “Happy birthday Sachin…Our pride and our honour! Happy birthday Sachin…you make us so proud”.

T 2235 – Happy birthday Sachin .. you make us so proud .. pic.twitter.com/7F97tlSXyf

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 23, 2016

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Actor Anil Kapoor shared on Twitter: “He is a game changer, a creator of and a gem of a person. Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar. You will always be a legend.”

He is a game changer, a creator of history & a gem of a person. Happy Birthday @sachin_rt. U will always be a legend pic.twitter.com/A5koyzOM2D

— Jai Singh Rathore (@AnilKapoor) April 24, 2016

Calling himself a “true fan”, the “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” star Ayushmann Khurrana tweeted: “It’s Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday. True fan! When he used to get out, I used to stop eating food.”

It’s @sachin_rt ‘s bday. True fan! When he used to get out, I used to stop eating food. आप सदा नाबाद रहें। आबाद रहें pic.twitter.com/Ooogqa0zgl

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) April 23, 2016

Actor and comedian Vir Das not only wished the batting legend, but also highlighted how the star has taught the world about humanity. He posted: “There’s very few athletes who teach you as much about humanity as they do about the sport. Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar”.

There’s very few athletes who teach you as much about humanity as they do about the sport. Happy Birthday @sachin_rt

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) April 24, 2016

Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: “Happy birthday legend! Sachin Tendulkar”, whereas singer Armaan Malik wished him “a lifetime of happiness and joy because that is what you have given us through your craft!”.

Happy birthday legend! @sachin_rt

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) April 24, 2016

Dhanush, who has worked in southern film industry as well as Bollywood, also tweeted: “Happy birthday to the god of cricket Sachin Tendulkar… All hail the man who made and making our country proud”, and comedian Papa CJ shared: “Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar – thanks for the memories and entertainment!”.

Happy birthday to the God of cricket @sachin_rt .. All hail the man who made and making our country proud. #kingsachin

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 23, 2016

Happy birthday @sachin_rt – thanks for the memories and entertainment! #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/DeUhf2fKoT

— Papa CJ (@PapaCJ) April 23, 2016

After wrapping up stupendous innings on the cricket pitch, master blaster Tendulkar will be making a splash on the film scene with the upcoming film “Sachin The Film”. Mumbai-based production company 200 Not Out is making the film with London-based award-winning writer, director and producer James Erskine as the director.

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Wrestler-turned-actor Danish Akhtar has made his acting debut with the popular TV show “Siya Ke Ram” where he is seen playing the role of Lord Hanuman. But he says he never thought of becoming an actor.

Wrestler-turned-actor Danish Akhtar has made his acting debut with the popular TV show “Siya Ke Ram” where he is seen playing the role of Lord Hanuman. But he says he never thought of becoming an actor.

“I got really happy when I got this offer. I feel every wrestler is a devotee of Lord Hanuman. Even I have been his devotee since childhood,” Danish told IANS.

“I am a big devotee of Lord Hanuman, so I follow him too. I belong to Bihar. I always wanted to be a wrestler since childhood. I would be proud if I’ll get to play Hanuman’s role every time.”

“I want to perform this character in a way that every time when a show on Hanuman is made, the makers would think of casting me first,” Danish added.

Asked about his acting debut, Danish said: “I never thought that I’ll become an actor. I was more interested in wresting. I was learning wrestling from The Great Khali sir in his academy in Jalandhar (Punjab). But I never thought of acting once.”

Danish said his venture into the acting field was just a coincidence.

“I was wrestling once in Khali sir’s academy. Coincidentally, director and producer of the show Nikhil Sinha was present there. He saw my show and thought that I would be perfect for Hanuman’s role.”

Danish added that he is not a big follower of movies.

“I haven’t seen a single film at a theatre. While wrestling, we hardly used to get time to watch films. Though I have seen some on TV and mobile. I consider Dara Singh as my idol,” he said.

“Siya Ke Ram”, aired on Star Plus, is a unique representation of Ramayana from Sita’s perspective.

Actors Ashish Sharma and Madirakshi are seen playing Ram and Sita in the show.

Asked about his experience so far, Danish said: “Till now everything is going fine. There are a few problems like language and dress, but I’m loving to take up this challenge.”

“Ashish is like a big brother to me. We go to the gym together. So, he usually takes health tips from me. And in return, I take acting tips from him as he has played Hanuman’s role during his childhood in Ram Leelas. He is a great human being.”

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Rapper Tyga’s black SUV was searched by police and he was not okay with it.(Source:Reuters)

Rapper Tyga’s black SUV was searched by police and he was not okay with it.

The incident happened when the rapper, 26, was in Hollywood for a concert, reported TMZ.

He filmed the LAPD officers going through his SUV in what seemed to be a parking lot and posted on Snapchat.

“The real crooks,” he captioned.

Tyga, who is dating Kylie Jenner, 18, took umbrage at the police action, telling they were “only doing it to get under his skin”.

However, law enforcement sources said Tyga has known gang members in his crew and they went to “check things out” after hearing he had a show in Hollywood.

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As Varun Dhawan turned a year older on Sunday, celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Huma Qureshi and Karan Johar opted for the virtual way to wish the Bollywood’s “talented hit machine” a happy birthday.

As Varun Dhawan turned a year older on Sunday (April 24), celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Huma Qureshi and Karan Johar opted for the virtual way to wish the Bollywood’s “talented hit machine” a happy birthday.

The son of filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun entered Bollywood with the multi-starrer “Student of the Year” in 2012 along with Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra.

The actor then went on to experiment with his craft by doing films like “Main Tera Hero”, “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania”, “Badlapur”, “ABCD 2” and “Dilwale”. Varun has a lot to look forward to, with films like “Dishoom”, “Shuddhi” and “Judwaa 2” lined up.

Before entering the silver screen, Varun worked behind the camera as an assistant director of “My Name Is Khan”.

Here’s what the stars tweeted as Varun turned 29:

Anil Kapoor: Happy Birthday Varun Dhawan. Substance, of talent and personality, is a rare and beautiful thing that you seem to wear with such ease.

Happy Birthday @Varun_dvn! Substance, of talent AND personality, is a rare & beautiful thing that u seem to wear with such ease!

— Jai Singh Rathore (@AnilKapoor) April 24, 2016

Ayushmann Khurrana: Happy birthday to the talented hit machine Varun Dhawan. Have a good one bud.

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By: IANS | Mumbai | Updated: April 24, 2016 1:59 pm

Bollywood actress Sunny Leone says she doesn’t expect to receive an award though she craves for her fans’ love.

Bollywood actress Sunny Leone says she doesn’t expect to receive an award though she craves for her fans’ love.

What matters the most to her — critics’ review or fans’ love?

“Critics don’t buy movie tickets. They watch it for free. But it’s the fans who buy the tickets. They are the people who matter the most to me. Besides, I never expect to get any awards. I only crave for my fans’ love. I only hope for my fans’ support,” Sunny told IANS.

Also read: Love, the Sunny Leone way

Is she getting content-driven films in Bollywood?

Sunny said: “As actors, that is what we always look for. But, having said that. Content-driven films depend on each person’s perspective. I believe in choosing the films which I find have strong content in it.”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/i-dont-expect-to-get-any-award-sunny-leone5586Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/sunny-4802.jpg?w=450I don’t expect to get any award: Sunny LeoneBy: IANS | New Delhi | Published:April 24, 2016 12:48 pm Known for his perfect style, disarming smile, serious persona onscreen and versatile acting skills, acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan is the “best father in the world” to his sons Ayaan and Babil, says his wife and screen writer Sutapa Sikdar.

Known for his perfect style, disarming smile, serious persona onscreen and versatile acting skills, acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan is the “best father in the world” to his sons Ayaan and Babil, says his wife and screen writer Sutapa Sikdar.

Sutapa also shared that Irrfan, who appears to be serious and only means business on the silver screen, is very funny in personal life.

Asked if Irrfan in personal life is as serious like he is on screen, Sutapa told IANS: “Not at all. Never. Irrfan is very funny and he is very good with my children. He is the best father in the world. I really mean it. He is just the best”.

She also mentioned that the “Piku” star has a great understanding towards his sons’ emotions.

“The way he understands them, their mood swings and other things… It’s not just about playing football like most of the fathers do. He understands their children’s mind, soul, heart and understands the different approach in parenting,” Sutapa said.

“He is a very good and wonderful parent,” she added.

Irrfan and Sutapa studied together and have been married for over two decades.

Sutapa says that the key to have a successful and a positive marriage is sharing the load and “re-inventing” the relationship.

“Every couple has a different mantra (for a successful marriage). (For us) There is no particular mantra, but what works for us is sharing the load… I could share emotional load (with Irrfan)… that is what is important,” she said.

“Keep re-inventing… Forget husband and wife, if every individual keeps re-inventing, then any relationship will go in a positive direction,” Sutapa added.

The “Maqbool” star, during his journey in filmdom, gained global recognition with superb performances in films like “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Life of Pi” and “Jurassic World”. He will next be seen in the film “Inferno” alongside Hollywood star Tom Hanks.

Asked how she reacted to Irrfan’s rise in international cinema, Sutapa said: “Irrfan doesn’t plan such things (international projects). These things just kept happening one after another. It’s a difficult question to answer because I have been with him since I was a student. We were students together. So it is difficult for me to answer about (his) international fame and how do I see it”.

Sutapa said she saw Irrfan’s “process” along with him and that she “saw his hard work”.

“I didn’t know this will happen, but I always knew something good will happen because Irrfan works very honestly and conscientiously.”

Sutapa had written a script for a television show in the actor’s initial days.

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Chennai Updated: Apr 24, 2016, 13:42

By: IANS | Chennai | Updated: April 24, 2016 1:42 pm

Allu Arjun-starrer Telugu actioner “Sarrainodu” which, despite opening to mixed reviews, managed to collect a whopping Rs.22 crore on its first day worldwide, making it the best ever opening for the actor’s film.

Allu Arjun-starrer Telugu actioner “Sarrainodu” which, despite opening to mixed reviews, managed to collect a whopping Rs.22 crore on its first day worldwide, making it the best ever opening for the actor’s film.

“The film has raked in Rs.22 crore on first day worldwide. While the critics may not have enjoyed the film, the masses seem to have loved it. The opening weekend numbers are very crucial and by Monday if there isn’t a major drop, it’s good from the business perspective,” trade analyst Trinath told IANS.

Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film also stars Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa.

The film is also performing well at the box office overseas.

In North America, the film has crossed the half million dollars mark.

Produced by Geetha Arts, the film released in cinemas on April 22.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 24, 2016, 12:43

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 24, 2016 12:43 pm

Debut filmmaker Kaustav Narayan Niyogi, who has directed the bold film “Cabaret”, says he hopes to get a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for his film.

Debut filmmaker Kaustav Narayan Niyogi, who has directed the bold film “Cabaret”, says he hopes to get a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for his film.

Niyogi told IANS: “I am not worried about censor board at all because when I say bold, it’s nothing to do with vulgar or over the top shots. I have shot it all aesthetically. I am hoping ‘Cabaret’ will get U/A certificate. In fact, the idea of the film is bold and courageous. For me, ‘Cabaret’ is a musical romantic thriller.”

Produced by Pooja Bhatt, “Cabaret” features Richa Chadha, Gulshan Devaiah and cricketer S. Sreesanth.

“Sreesanth plays the role of godfather. He is like a brother figure to the female character in the film. He has a very interesting role in the film,” Niyogi said.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/i-hope-cabaret-gets-ua-certificate-director-kaustav-narayan-niyogi5589Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/richa-chadha-4801.jpg?w=450I hope ‘Cabaret’ gets U/A certificate: Director Kaustav Narayan NiyogiBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Updated: April 25, 2016 10:17 am A private memorial service was held for Prince.

Music icon Prince’s body has been cremated and a private memorial service was held.

The late singer’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said family, friends and fellow musicians attended the small service held on April 23 evening.

“A few hours ago, Prince was celebrated by a small group of his most beloved: family, friends and his musicians, in a private, beautiful ceremony to say a loving goodbye,” Noel-Schure said.

“Prince’s remains have been cremated and their final storage will remain private. We ask for your blessings and prayers of comfort for his family and close friends at this time.”

The publicist added, “The cause of death remains unknown and it will be at least four weeks before we receive the results of the autopsy. An announcement will be made at a future date for a musical celebration.”

No more details were released but it was suspected that the memorial service was held at Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Bassist Larry Graham were spotted at the singer’s studio compound along with Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson and brother-in-law Maurice Phillips.

An autopsy was completed on Friday. A rep for the Medical Examiner’s Office said there were no obvious signs of trauma to his body and nothing to indicate a suicide. Toxicology tests results will not be available until several weeks.

The pop legend, renowned for his stamina and prolific musical output, died suddenly on Thursday at his Paisley Park estate outside Minneapolis. He was 57.

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Pop star Beyonce unveiled her new album Lemonade to fans on Tidal.

The 12-song album and the 34-year-old singer’s sixth, arrived with a short film and is a “conceptual project based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing,” Tidal said in a statement.

#LEMONADE the Visual Album. http://t.co/8LM6jOwNKe pic.twitter.com/eV32dUg7Pj

— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) April 24, 2016

The album includes guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, James Blake and the Weeknd, reported RollingStone magazine.

Prior to the album’s release, Beyonce teased the mysterious, hour-long HBO special Lemonade with brief, thriller-like clips.

In the special, Beyonce invokes her ancestral roots, dealing with emotionally hefty issues of race and misogyny. Serena Williams and Jay-Z make guest appearances in the film, though do not appear on the album.

Over the last few years, Beyonce has teamed up with the network for her other specials, including the documentary “Life Is But a Dream” and a concert film about her 2014 co-headlining tour with husband Jay Z, the “On the Run Tour”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/beyonce-releases-surprise-new-album-lemonade5591Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/beyonce-4801.jpg?w=450Beyonce releases surprise new album LemonadeBy: PTI | Mumbai | Updated: April 24, 2016 11:43 am Mahi Vij says she cannot see herself taking part in “Bigg Boss” as it would require her to be cut off from her family.

She has been a part of several reality shows in the past but TV actress Mahi Vij says she cannot see herself taking part in “Bigg Boss” as it would require her to be cut off from her family.

Mahi, best known for playing the role of Nakusha in “Laagi Tujhse Lagan”, tried her luck in reality show like “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” and “Nach Baliye”.

“I love to watch Bigg Boss. It’s my favourite show but I can’t be a part of it. I can’t leave my family, I can’t do without talking to them. It will be quite challenging for me,” Mahi told PTI.

The actress, who last featured on the seventh season of “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi” with husband Jay Bhanushali, will be next seen in “Balika Vadhu… Lamhe Pyaar Ke”.

Mahi says she took time to do a fiction show after her popular TV series “Laagi Tujhse Lagan” ended in 2012.

“I couldn’t get anything which would get me out of my comfort zone. I was very comfortable at home. But this show did pull me out of it. I did Fear Factor because it was for a short span. I was travelling with my husband for the show, so it was good thing,” she said.

“But doing a fiction show is definitely a little pressure, as a wife and not as an actress. Because there is a system at home, so accordingly everything happens. But now even that is getting sorted out. Jay is doing half of the things and I do the other,” she added.

“Balika Vadhu…Lamhe Pyaar Ke” will be new a chapter to the popular TV series and will chronicle the journey ofAnandi’s daughter, Nandini (played by Mahi) who is a doctor.

The actress is aware that it will be a challenge to retain the loyal audience of the show without the flagship character of Anandi, but is confident the show will touch new heights.

“Yes, obviously it will be a challenge because theaudience has been used to watching the character which has become iconic. To make sure the audience who loved it doesn’t go anywhere else will be a challenge. But I hope the love they gave to Anandi for so many years, I get it too.”

“Balika Vadhu… Lamhe Pyaar Ke” also stars Ruslaan Mumtaz and Avinash Sachdev.

The show will premiere of April 25 on Colors.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/cannot-do-a-show-like-bigg-boss-mahi-vij5592Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/mahivij-480.jpg?w=450Cannot do a show like ‘Bigg Boss’: Mahi VijBy: PTI | Mumbai | Updated: April 24, 2016 12:41 pm Nargis Fakhri said: “I wouldn’t do it (adult or sex comedy films). Also the sense of humour is very different here (India). If you go to America or Germany or London people have different sense of humour. So I might do it (adult or sex comedy film) in America but not here (India).”

Actress Nargis Fakhri says she is not comfortable doing adult comedy films in Bollywood.

Though the 36-year-old American model-actress will be next seen in the third instalment in the “Housefull” series, she is not keen being a part of the genre anymore in India.

“I wouldn’t do it (adult or sex comedy films). Also the sense of humour is very different here (India). If you go to America or Germany or London people have different sense of humour. So I might do it (adult or sex comedy film) in America but not here (India),” Nargis told PTI.

Considering English adult comedy films have a market, Hindi filmmakers have also attempted making adult comedies like “Grand Masti”, “Kya Super Kool Hai Hum”, “Mastizaade” and others.

The “Rockstar” actress says she has not seen any Hindi adult comedy film yet.

In Sajid-Farhad directed “Housefull 3”, she will be seen with actors Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Lisa Haydon.

“I think everyone in the film is so good with their work that things became easy for all of us. It was fun workingon this film,” Nargis said.

Besides, Nargis’s next release is biopic “Azhar” alongside Emraan Hashmi and Prachi Desai, while she stars opposite Riteish Deshmukh in “Banjo”.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/nargis-fakhri-not-comfortable-doing-adult-comedies5593Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/nargis-fakhri-480.jpg?w=450Nargis Fakhri not comfortable doing adult comediesWritten by Aastha Ahuja | Chandigarh | Published:April 24, 2016 11:02 am

Harry Anand said, “I am a genre specific artist and want to earn a name as an independent singer. I only choose titles which suit my style of singing. I draw inspiration from Lucky Ali and Atif Aslam.”

Harry Anand, the face behind many remixes with audio-video presentations in Bollywood, was in Chandigarh for a performance, ‘Goonj’— The Musical.

The singer- composer- music director has a plethora of remixes under his name, the popular ones being Kaanta Laga, Kaliyon Ka Chaman and Badan Pe Sitare.

Joining him was another talented Bollywood singer, Ami Mishra, who mesmerised the audience with his first song- ‘Hasi’ from Hamari Adhuri Kahani. The duo was present in the city to perform at ‘Goonj’ —The Musical — held at Hotel Lalit, which was organised to announce the launch of the website of an event solutions company, Eldorado Events.

Harry Anand, talking about performing in Chandigarh, said, “It’s a great pleasure to perform in Chandigarh. The audience here is discerning and up-to date with the latest trends being witnessed in the music industry.” He even mentioned his forthcoming projects which include four movies like Dushman, Vodka Diaries and Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai. He feels the music industry is going to transform in the coming years, with the monopolisation of the music industry by digitisation and independent labels. He strongly believes that the new age will see a rise in independent artists due to means like Youtube and iTunes.

Ami Mishra, being new in the industry, owes his success to a well blend combination of luck and talent.

He said, “I am a genre specific artist and want to earn a name as an independent singer. I only choose titles which suit my style of singing. I draw inspiration from Lucky Ali and Atif Aslam.”

‘Goonj’ — The Musical — turned out to be a successful event with the audience tapping their feet to the songs performed by the artists.

The songs covered a variety of genres, from romantic to classics, and Sufi to unplugged versions. The energy and zeal of the artists was contagious and was transferred on to the audience. Vikas Mittal, Founder and MD of Eldorado Events, said that the musical night was organised to announce the launch of the company.

The company primarily channelises its activities to provide a platform to budding singers and artists, along with organising tailor-made, customised events for its customers.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Apr 24, 2016, 10:13

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 24, 2016 10:13 am

Actress Dipika Kakar, who plays Simar in “Sasural Simar Ka”, has announced a party to celebrate the completion of five years of the popular soap opera.

Actress Dipika Kakar, who plays Simar in “Sasural Simar Ka”, has announced a party to celebrate the completion of five years of the popular soap opera.

Dipika will arrange the special party on the set of the Colors show on Monday(25th April) when the show will complete five years.

She is said to have personally sent out invitations to her entire cast and crew, and a few other close industry friends for a celebration post the shoot on the set.

“It’s a way I’m looking at meeting old people who have been connected to the show be it technicians or actors and celebrating this whole day together,” Dipika said in a statement.

“The idea actually is to get the onscreen and behind the screen family of ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ together and celebrate this day as it is a milestone we have achieved,” she added.

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Ace choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan and directors Goldie Behl and Omung Kumar have been announced as the jury members of the upcoming STAR Parivaar Awards 2016.

The trio will choose the winners from the nominations in various categories of the awards show, which honours the achievements of actors in the television industry.

“I’m extremely excited to be a part of the jury this year. We have been watching STAR Parivaar Awards since the last 15 years and my whole family is fond of it,” Farah said in a statement.

“Star Plus and I are associated since very long and it is great to be a part of them once again. All the participants were great and it was a very tough decision to choose the best,” she added.

Omung, who came into the limelight after he directed the Priyanka Chopra-starrer “Mary Kom”, said: “Being part of the jury with Farah Khan and Goldie Behl is a privilege for me”.

fun being on the jury of #StarParivaarAwards with @TheFarahKhan @OmungKumar results out soon @StarPlus @StarAnilJha pic.twitter.com/iYlatfWHc6

— goldie behl (@GOLDIEBEHL) April 23, 2016

Commenting about his association with the channel, Goldie said: “We went through a lot of montages and footages and had to shortlist from them. All scenes shown to us were par excellence. Star Parivaar Awards 2016 will be a tough battle between all actors competing for the top spot. May the best win”.

Hosted by “Nisha Aur Uske Cousins” fame actress Aneri Vajani, STAR Parivaar Awards 2016 will take place on April 27.

A telecast date is yet to be decided.

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By: PTI
Mumbai Updated: Apr 24, 2016, 10:10

By: PTI | Mumbai | Updated: April 24, 2016 10:10 am

Abhijat Joshi, who has penned superhit films like “3 Idiots” and “PK”, underwent brain surgery at a hospital in Mumbai and is fine now.

Noted scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi, who has penned superhit films like “3 Idiots” and “PK”, underwent brain surgery at a hospital in Mumbai and is fine now.

Joshi, whose other works include “Lage Raho Munna Bhai” and “Wazir”, was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in Mahim earlier this week reportedly owing to a brain ailment

“He was admitted to the hospital on April 19. The surgery happened yesterday. He is fine and will be in the hospital for atl east another two days,” sources said today.

The 46-year-old scriptwriter’s close friends from the film industry like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan paid him a visit in the hospital yesterday and enquired about his health.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/3-idiots-pk-scriptwriter-abhijat-joshi-undergoes-brain-surgery5597Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/abhijat-joshi-480.jpg?w=4503 Idiots, PK scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi undergoes brain surgeryBy: PTI | London | Published:April 23, 2016 5:47 pm “One thing I learned along the way in business is the necessity for you to be unapologetic about asking for how much money you deserve,” Nicki Minaj said.

Nicki Minaj says women should never be “apologetic” about wanting a fair wage for their work.

The “Anaconda” hitmaker sais she is always willing to better herself with her “showmanship” as long as she is “compensated” for it, reported Female First.

“One thing I learned along the way in business is the necessity for you to be unapologetic about asking for how much money you deserve,” Minaj said.

“At a very early stage in my rap career, I was making six figures for shows. If I heard there was another rapper making that, I thought, ‘You know what? I get out there and demand or command a crowd. I get out there and make my fans happy. I get out there and give a real show. I want that, too.’ And I pushed myself to be better with my showmanship, but I also decided, you know what? I want to be compensated well.”

The 33-year-old rapper offered her advice to women starting out in business, telling them to never “be ashamed to ask for the top dollar in your field”.

“I would tell women starting out in business, if you know you’re great at what you do, don’t ever be ashamed to ask for the top dollar in your field.

“If I’m great at what I do, I can’t be denied. Some things may be overlooked but no one can deny my brand, and that’s the words of wisdom I would give to other young women,” she said.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 23, 2016, 17:42

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 5:42 pm

Siddharth Roy Kapur, who is managing director of Disney India and is married to actress Vidya Balan, is not available on any social media platform.

Siddharth Roy Kapur, who is managing director of Disney India and is married to actress Vidya Balan, is not available on any social media platform.

Siddharth was said to be getting messages from friends and associates over the last few days telling him that they have received friend requests from his accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn.

He is not available on any social media platform and any communication in his name from these fake accounts should be disregarded completely, read a statement from his company.

Siddharth backed films like “Chennai Express”, “Barfi!” and “Haider” under his banner.

While checking his fake accounts, his team discovered that there are at least three fake profiles in his name on Facebook and two on LinkedIn. They have reported this to the respective platforms and requested them to take immediate action by deactivating these fake accounts.

His team is also in the process of alerting the cyber-crime cell to take the necessary action.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Apr 23, 2016, 17:38

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 5:38 pm

Prachi Desai says that her “Azhar” co-star Emraan Hashmi never loses his patience and that is one quality that she has learnt from him.

Actress Prachi Desai says that her “Azhar” co-star Emraan Hashmi never loses his patience and that is one quality that she has learnt from him.

“Self-control is the thing that I have learnt from Emraan while working with him. I do not know how he has so much patience. I picked up this one thing from him,” Prachi said.

“No matter how many retakes he had to give or whatever questions you ask him, he never loses his patience,” she added.

“Azhar” will narrate the highs and lows of Mohammad Azharuddin’s life as the captain of the Indian cricket team for most of the 1990s and being tainted by a match-fixing scandal in 2000, and getting banned for life.

Emraan will be seen playing the titular role of former Indian captain Azharuddin in the film.

“Azhar” also stars Nargis Fakhri, Lara Dutta among others.

Directed by Tony D’Souza, “Azhar”, which is jointly produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and MSM Motion Pictures, is slated for a worldwide release on May 13.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Apr 23, 2016, 17:30

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 5:30 pm

Shibani Kashyap, best known for her songs like “Sajna aa bhi ja” and “Din to gujar jaye”, says she is a big fan of popular American fictional superhero Captain America.

Singer Shibani Kashyap, best known for her songs like “Sajna aa bhi ja” and “Din to gujar jaye”, says she is a big fan of popular American fictional superhero Captain America.

The role of Captain America is played by Hollywood actor Chris Evans in Marvel’s film franchise.

“I am a huge fan of Captain America and I have followed the series as well,” Kashyap said in a statement.

Not only Kashyap, singer Mihir Joshi also considers himself as a “comic buff”.

“I am really impressed with the whole setup as well as the virtual reality sets. Being a huge comic book buff and also being part of so many comic book clubs on social media, I am really excited to watch ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’,” Joshi said.

“Avengers: Age of Ultron”, which stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson among others, is going to be aired in India on Star Movies on Sunday.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/i-am-a-huge-fan-of-captain-america-shibani-kashyap5601Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/shibani-kashyap-captain-america-480.jpg?w=450I am a huge fan of Captain America: Shibani KashyapBy: IANS | Noida | Published:April 23, 2016 5:23 pm Parineeti Chopra hosted the grand opening of the first store of Swedish fashion retail giant H&M in this suburb of the national capital and its fifth in the country.

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra on Saturday hosted the grand opening of the first store of Swedish fashion retail giant H&M in this suburb of the national capital and its fifth in the country.

The store, spread over 37,000 sq. ft, is located at the DLF Mall of India. It’s the 4,000th store for H&M across the 61 markets that it operates in globally.

“I’ve always liked H&M’s exciting and affordable fashion. There is plenty of inspiration in store to create your personal style,” Parineeti said in statement.

Kick-starting the launch ere DJ spin offs and exciting giveaways for those in the queue. The energy took to another level when fashion lovers spotted Parineeti joining in the celebrations.

Having queued up almost a day prior to the launch, the first 10 customers in line received a gift card from the brand worth Rs.4000 each from the actress, while the next 200 fashionistas in line received a limited edition goodie bag and a gift card valued at Rs.500.

Country manager Janne Einola, area manager Mikko Alatalo and store manager Varun Pratap Singh, cut the red ribbon to welcome customers in the new store.

“We are determined to bring a unique fashion experience with every store opening and are confident that our customers will enjoy shopping at H&M in DLF Mall of India,” Einola added.

The store has four floors, each dedicated to apparel and accessories for women, men, teenagers and children respectively. It will also feature sections for lingerie, H&M Sport, H&M Mama for expecting mothers and a plus size collection, H&M+.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/parineeti-chopra-hosts-grand-opening-of-hm-in-noida5602Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/parineeti-chopra-480.jpg?w=450Parineeti Chopra hosts grand opening of H&M in NoidaBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 5:19 pm Actor Tiger Shroff says that he is a “mazdoor” who likes to work hard at everything in order to stand out in the film industry.

Actor Tiger Shroff says that he is a “mazdoor” who likes to work hard at everything in order to stand out in the film industry.

“I’m a mazdoor, I really like to work hard at everything. There are so many talented actors in my contemporaries and my seniors… I seek inspiration from each one of them,” Tiger said at the launch event of the song “Get ready to fight” from his upcoming film “Baaghi” here.

“I know that if I have to establish my identity, I have to stand out and try and be a little different so that people notice my hard work,” he added.

About the song, he said: “This song is definitely going to serve as a motivation throughout my life, it’s something that we are hoping will last beyond the film. I dedicate it to the youth of our country who want to get fit and who want to express themselves in some way or the other”.

In the song, Tiger is seen involved in some intense training sequences in the martial arts form of Kalaripayattu. He also trains his love interest in the film, Shraddha Kapoor, into beating up the bad guys.

“I was blessed that I had a strong base in martial arts. Since Akshay Kumar ji had already started this trend, I thought maybe people will accept me if I come and show a little bit of martial arts in this film. In ‘Heropanti’ luckily I was accepted for my action and a bit for my dancing as well,” Tiger said.

Tiger, who is the son of actor Jackie Shroff, said it was a “physically demanding” role.

“It was very physically demanding role, we were trying to show a different kind of action, there were some difficult stunts as well. We had lot of workshops and training, so I was prepared for most things coming my way, but that fear used to be there before doing every stunt, but that fear gave me strength because of which I could perform it,” he added.

“Baaghi” is releasing on April 29.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Apr 23, 2016, 17:14

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 5:14 pm

Huma Qureshi has auditioned for the third instalment of “The Mummy” franchise featuring Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and Sophia Boutella, her official spokersperson has confirmed.

Actress Huma Qureshi has auditioned for the third instalment of “The Mummy” franchise featuring Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and Sophia Boutella, her official spokersperson has confirmed.

“Huma has recently auditioned for the third part of the successful franchise starring Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella playing the lead antagonist,” Huma’s spokesperson said in a statement.

If sources are to be believed, Huma has auditioned for the main lead opposite Cruise.

Huma is currently busy shooting for the Hindi remake of the Hollywood film “Oculus”. The film also stars her brother and actor Saqib Saleem in a pivotal role.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/huma-qureshi-auditions-for-the-mummy-reboot5604Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/huma-qureshi-the-mummy-480.jpg?w=450Huma Qureshi ‘auditions’ for ‘The Mummy’ rebootBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 5:07 pm R. Balki said. “You should never remake a film because if somebody has already made it, why should one remake it?”

Filmmaker R. Balki says that he doesn’t believe in remaking films.

Regarding remaking his films into other languages, he said in an interview: “You should never remake a film because if somebody has already made it, why should one remake it?”

“I always feel that a story should be invented… I get the motivation when I think of a story which hasn’t happened before, or something that should’ve happened, but didn’t. Till now, I have been thinking that way, don’t know about it later,” he added.

He also said that he does not think along the lines of making a Rs.100 or Rs.200 crore film, or a film like “Airlift”, or biopics like “Neerja”, but rather wants to just write anything interesting that comes to his mind.

Balki, who has directed films like “Cheeni Kum”, “Paa” and “Shamitabh”, has often said that he was always interested in watching films, and continued watching them regularly even when was into computer engineering.

His director wife Gauri Shinde shares the same passion.

“Our life is films, we watch films, discuss films, fight over films, write films… Other conversations except films feel very boring,” he said.

Balki who is known for his original and innovative ideas feels that he can not do justice to someone else’s vision.

“I direct only what I write, I can’t direct somebody else’ thing, because when a joy comes from writing, then you want to direct your own stuff. I won’t be able to justify the other person’s idea,” he added.

His last film, “Ki & Ka” released on April 1.

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Actress Shraddha Kapoor termed the death of popular musician Prince as “unfortunate” and remembered his distinct style of singing.

“It’s very unfortunate, he was a legend. He had a very distinct way of singing, so it’s very unfortunate that the music world has lost another legend. Rest in peace, Prince!” Shraddha about Prince’s death at a radio station on Friday to promote her upcoming film, “Baaghi”.

Prince was found dead at his Minnesota home on Thursday. He became a superstar in the 1980s, with the albums “1999”, “Purple Rain” and “Sign O’ the Times”.

Shraddha was without her “Baaghi” co-star Tiger Shroff at the radio station.

“My favourite ‘baaghi’ Tiger is not well, so he couldn’t come today. But you all can wish him, ‘Get well soon, Tiger’,” she said.

With “Baaghi” releasing next week, Shraddha is busy promoting the film across various platforms.

“Promotions are interesting, of course it can get a little tiring and hectic, but it’s fun. The trailer got a lot of love, so here’s hoping people will like the film,” she said.

“Baaghi” has been directed by Sabbir Khan and also stars Telugu star Sudheer Babu.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/shraddha-kapoor-pays-respect-to-prince5606Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/shraddha-prince-480.jpg?w=450Shraddha Kapoor pays respect to PrinceBy: IANS | Mumbai | Updated: April 24, 2016 9:38 am Bollywood celebrities like wished happiness to Manoj Bajpayee on his 47th birthday.

Bollywood celebrities like Farah Khan, Hansal Mehta and Anurag Kashyap have wished happiness to Manoj Bajpayee on his 47th birthday. They also lauded the actor, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Actor category (Critics’ Choice) for his performance in Hansal Mehta’s biographical drama, “Aligarh”.

Manoj made his film debut with the one-minute role in “Drohkaal” in 1994, and a minor role of a dacoit in Shekhar Kapur’s “Bandit Queen”. He played gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma’s 1998 crime drama “Satya”, which proved to be a breakthrough. He then acted in films like “Kaun” and “Shool”.

Manoj has been a part of critically acclaimed films like “Zubeidaa”, “Raajneeti”, “Gangs of Wasseypur”, “Chakravyuh” and “Special 26”.

Here’s what the celebrities had to say:

Farah Khan: And to my good friend and neighbour Manoj Bajpayee for winning Dadasaheb Phalke award! It’s raining accolades… Also, Happy Birthday!

N to my good friend n neighbour @BajpayeeManoj for winning Dadasaheb Phalke award!! It’s raining accolades.. ]]>https://newsvilla.in/celebrities-wish-manoj-bajpayee-on-birthday-laud-him-for-dadasaheb-phalke-award-in-the-best-actor-category-critics-choice5607Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/manoj-bajpayee-fb-480.jpg?w=450Celebrities wish Manoj Bajpayee on birthday, laud him for Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Actor category (Critics’ Choice)

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 24, 2016 10:27 am

While actor Hrithik Roshan is juggling between work and legal problems with ‘Krrish 3’ actress Kangana Ranaut, ex-wife Sussanne Khan has their sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan to herself. She is enjoying the company of their kids and we can see that through her latest Instagram post. (Source: Instagram)

While actor Hrithik Roshan is juggling between work and legal problems with ‘Krrish 3’ actress Kangana Ranaut, ex-wife Sussanne Khan has their sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan to herself. She is enjoying the company of their kids and we can see that through her latest Instagram post.

Sussanne posted a collage of pictures along with Hrehaan and Hridhaan on Insta where in the trio are seen posing with each other under the son. She captioned the picture, “The sun and my sons.”

She also posted a solo picture of hers later where she can be seen in a white off shoulder tee with her hair tied back in a pony tail.
She was with her parents and brother, sister in n Turkey for a holiday.

Earlier Sussanne had shared pictures of Hrehaan with her climbing a wall on his 10th birthday. She makes sure to take her boys out time to time.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/sussanne-khan-with-her-sons-hrehaan-and-hridhaan-under-the-sun-see-pic5608Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/sussannekhan480.jpg?w=450Sussanne Khan with her sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan under the sun, see picBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 3:48 pm Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were seen having breakfast with their son Samuel in Brentwood, California. (Source: Reuters)

Estranged couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were spotted at the Country Mart in Brentwood, California, for some breakfast with their four-year-old son Samuel.

A source said the exes looked happy together, reported E! Online.

“Jen left at 7:45 am with the three kids. She dropped the girls off and then took off with Samuel and stopped at the Country Mart,” the insider said.

“When she was in the parking lot, Ben was waiting there for her. They left together in her car and headed towards Samuel’s school. They were at the school for awhile. They may have had a meeting. They were together and looked like a happy family all over again. It’s hard to think of them as separated,” the source added.

Samuel, who was decked out in denim, a checkered button-up and suspenders, was spotted smiling from ear-to-ear, presumably thanks to spending time with both of his famous parents and that big bag of cookies he was holding.

Sam and Garner were later joined by his older siblings, Violet, 10, Seraphina, 7, where they were seen joyfully skipping down the street after school.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/ben-affleck-jennifer-garner-reunite-for-family-breakfast5609Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/ben-affleck-jennifer-garner-4802.jpg?w=450Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner reunite for family breakfastBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 3:42 pm Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson will be producing the “Jumanji” reboot.

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson will be producing the “Jumanji” reboot.

Jake Kasdan will direct Sony Pictures’ remake, which will take a new look at the Chris Van Allsburg book in a script written by Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner, based on a draft by the original writers, Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Matt Tolmach and Bill Teitler are producing, with Ted Field, Mike Weber and Van Allsburg acting as executive producers.

In a post on his Instagram account, Johnson said that the movie will begin shooting this fall. The movie is scheduled for a July 28, 2017, release.

“It’s official. We’ll produce and deliver to a whole new generation a title that I love and is one of my all time favs: There’s games you play for fun… then there’s games that change your life. JUMANJI Working on edging up an already very good script with my @sevenbucksprod team.

“Up next is meeting with our producer Matt Tolmach and director Jake Kasdan. Shooting starts this fall. Promise to deliver something cool and special.. and not screw the whole damn thing up;). As always I’ll keep you posted. Casting this should be fun! #JUMANJI #JungleLife #JustPressStart #SONYPictures.”

The 1995 original movie starred the late Robin Williams as the freed jungle dweller who must work to win the magical board game that locked him away.

Johnson will next be seen in “Central Intelligence”, where he will star opposite Kevin Hart, who is also rumoured to be joining the “Jumanji” remake.

He also has numerous project in production and preproduction, including the Baywatch movie, “Fast 8” and “Shazam!”.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-to-produce-jumanji-reboot5610Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/dwayne-johnson-jumanji-480.jpg?w=450Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to produce ‘Jumanji’ rebootBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 3:33 pm Raksha Entertainment has bagged the film rights for director Saurabh Varma’s upcoming film “7 Hours to Go”.

Raksha Entertainment has bagged the film rights for director Saurabh Varma’s upcoming film “7 Hours to Go”.

The film’s teaser, which was recently launched, has met with a positive response and Rakesh Sippy, director, Raksha Entertainment, finds it promising.

“I found the ‘7 Hours to Go’ teaser very different from other products in the market. The teaser has an unconventional edit. The narrative, sound and presentation is very international and I am sure it will attract the attention of young cinegoers all over,” Sippy said.

“We are thrilled to see the exciting response for the ‘7 Hours to Go’ teaser. It just gives us more reassurance that as a production house we are working with some of the best people who have the pulse of the consumer. It is an out-an-out thriller which will enthrall the youth,” said Raj Malik, senior vice-president, Film Production and Distribution, Krian Pictures.

“7 Hours to Go” is an investigative thriller, which stars Shiv Pandit, Sandeepa Dhar, Natasa Stankovic and Varun Badola.

The film is releasing on May 27.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/raksha-entertainment-bags-film-rights-for-7-hours-to-go5611Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/7-hours-to-go-480.jpg?w=450Raksha Entertainment bags film rights for ‘7 Hours to Go’By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 3:28 pm Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says that he is “adamant and stubborn” about making another film like the 2011 science fiction superhero film “Ra.One”.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says that he is “adamant and stubborn” about making another film like the 2011 science fiction superhero film “Ra.One”.

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, “Ra.One” featured Shah Rukh as scientist Shekhar Subramanium and humanoid robot G.One. The film also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Rampal.

Despite being backed by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment banner, the film was a major let down at the box office and received mostly negative reviews from critics.

However, the “Chennai Express” star says he will “give another shot” to a film like “Ra.One”.

Asked whether he will make another superhero film yet again post “Ra.One”, Shah Rukh told IANS: “I would like to give another shot at ‘Ra.One’. I hope I am not too old to do it because I thought as a team it was a step forward in film making.

“Lot of people may not think so, but I know filmmaking and perhaps it (‘Ra.One’) didn’t go well, so I would like to give it another shot to win the hearts.

Shah Rukh said that though there is no storyline as such in his mind, but “we have vfx for sure”.

“Since I am adamant and stubborn I will make another ‘Ra.One’ for sure,” he said.

“It will be interesting to make one but at this point of time we don’t have any story. ‘Ra.One’ didn’t go to the level that I wanted it to, but films like ‘Krrish’ and all encourages you,” he added.

Shah Rukh hopes to do something like “Spider Man” in India.

“If we can get a good mix and blow your mind alike when you see a ‘Spider Man’ you are like wow. I hope we can do something like that in India. I will give it a shot,” he added.

Shah Rukh can currently be seen in “Fan”, which released on April 15.

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Saturday Night Live will air a special titled “‘SNL’ Goodnight Sweet Prince,” as a tribute to the music icon. (Source: Reuters)

Sketch-comedy show “Saturday Night Live” will air a special titled “‘SNL’ Goodnight Sweet Prince,” as a tribute to the music icon, who was found dead at his home on Thursday.

The special, which will be aired tonight at 11.30 pm, will look back on Prince’s most memorable performances on the late-night show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Prince served as the musical guest three times in total: in 1981, in 2006 and, more recently, in 2014 with host Chris Rock.

In addition to SNL’s special episode, “New Girl” also will pay homage to the “Kiss” singer by replaying the post-Super Bowl episode he appeared in, aptly called “Prince,” on Tuesday.

Since the news broke Thursday of the singer’s death at age 57, many music channels, including MTV, VH1 and BET, have lined up hours of coverage dedicated to the singer, including his extensive library of music videos and his film, Purple Rain, which also will return to 87 AMC theaters over the weekend.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/saturday-night-live-to-pay-tribute-to-prince5613Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/prince-3-480.jpg?w=450‘Saturday Night Live’ to pay tribute to Prince

By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Apr 23, 2016, 14:22

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 2:22 pm

Prince’s former wife Manuela Testolini has revealed she will be opening a school in his memory. (Source: Reuters)

Singer Prince’s former wife Manuela Testolini has revealed she will be opening a school in his memory.

Testolini said she had not long reached out to the ‘Purple Rain’ singer, who was found dead in an elevator at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota on Thursday, to tell him she wanted to build the school in his honour, reported Entertainment Tonight.

“I just reached out to [Prince] a few days ago to let him know that I was building a school in his honour. My heart aches that the school will now be built in his memory,” she said.

The 39-year-old businesswoman, who was married to the “U Got The Look” hitmaker from 2001 to 2006, also opened up about the “magical journey” she shared with the late singer during their five-year marriage.

“Prince and I had a magical journey together and I loved him immensely. I knew him as a husband, friend and fierce philanthropist. Philanthropy brought us together and it was Prince that encouraged me to start my own charity over 10 years ago.”

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By: PTI
Mumbai Published:Apr 23, 2016, 13:51

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 1:51 pm

Bejoy Nambiar is working on the remake of Mani Ratnam’s hit film “Agni Nachathira”.

Director Bejoy Nambiar is working on the remake of Mani Ratnam’s hit film “Agni Nachathira”.

Bejoy, who tasted success with his last film “Wazir”, is busy re-writing the Tamil version of the 1988 film for the Hindi audience.

“One of the scripts I am working on is a contemporary reboot of that film (“Agni Nachathiram”),” Bejoy told PTI.

The cast for this film will be decided once Bejoy finishes the script.

“We will announce all that in some time,” Bejoy said, when asked if he would go for A-listers or newcomers for the movie.

His last release “Wazir” had megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar in lead roles.

The Tamil action-drama film tells the story of two brothers, one of whom is legitimate, and how their
relationship transforms with time.

The film had Prabhu and Karthik in main roles.

Bejoy worked as an assistant director for Ratnam before he went on to make films in Hindi.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Apr 23, 2016, 13:51

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 1:51 pm

Prince will be remembered in a special segment at the upcoming 2016 Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Reuters)

Singer Prince will be remembered in a special segment at the upcoming 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

The film festival, which will be held in Cannes, France in May, is planning a tribute to the late star following his sudden death on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

A representative confirmed, “There will be a tribute to Prince, but [we have] no more information right now.”

Cannes Film Festival will begin on 11 May and run until the 22 May.

Prince was found dead at his found dead at his Paisley Park estate on April 21. He was 57.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Updated: Apr 25, 2016, 9:55

By: IANS | Mumbai | Updated: April 25, 2016 9:55 am

Actor Manoj Bajpayee will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Actor category (Critics’ Choice) for his performance in Hansal Mehta’s biographical drama, “Aligarh”.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Actor category (Critics’ Choice) for his performance in Hansal Mehta’s biographical drama, “Aligarh”.

Mehta took to Twitter to mention about the award.

“Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Actor (Critics’ Choice) to Manoj Bajpayee for his portrayal of Professor Ramchandra Siras in ‘Aligarh’,” Mehta tweeted on Friday night.

The “Shool” star mentioned that he feels extremely honoured and also thanked everyone for their love and appreciation.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Actor (Critics’ Choice) to @BajpayeeManoj for his portrayal of Professor Ramchandra Siras in #Aligarh.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 22, 2016

“Thank you for your tremendous appreciation and love. Feeling extremely honoured,” Manoj tweeted.

The award ceremony will take place here on Sunday.

On the work front, the actor will next be seen as a traffic constable in the upcoming film “Traffic”.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/manoj-bajpayee-to-receive-dadasaheb-phalke-foundation-award-in-the-best-actor-category-critics-choice-for-aligarh5617Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/manoj-bajpayee-aligarh-480.jpg?w=450Manoj Bajpayee to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation Award in the Best Actor category (Critics’ Choice) for AligarhBy: IANS | Mumbai | Updated: April 23, 2016 2:14 pm The shooting for filmmaker Sajid-Farhad Samji’s upcoming comedy film “Housefull 3” is over.

The shooting for filmmaker Sajid-Farhad Samji’s upcoming comedy film “Housefull 3” is over.

The film features actors Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri, Lisa Haydon and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Riteish, who was shooting the last schedule in the capital, took to Twitter to mention that the shooting for the film has finished. (Read: Housefull 3 poster: Akshay, Jacqueline, Nargis, Abhishek, Lisa, Riteish in shades of blue)

“It’s a wrap: ‘Housefull 3’,” the “Ek Villain” star tweeted along with a photograph of himself from the Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida.

Riteish and Akshay have been a part of the first two instalments of the “Housefull” franchise, which was directed by Sajid Khan.

The film is reportedly going to make a grand trailer launch on April 24, which will be showcased in over 100 cities on the big screens at the same time.

“Housefull 3” is slated to hit the theatres on June 3.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/akshay-kumar-jacqueline-fernandez-starrer-housefull-3s-shooting-wrapped-up5618Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/housefull3poster-akshaykumar480.jpg?w=450Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer Housefull 3’s shooting wrapped upBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 23, 2016 1:17 pm Sajid Nadiadwala has bought the rights to the song “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” which will be used in Housefull 3. (Source: Twitter)

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has bought the rights to the Cyndi Lauper cult song “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” which will be used in the film Housefull 3.

Originally penned and recorded by the American musician Robert Hazard in 1979, it is the Lauper single cover which released four years later that has stayed with Sajid for almost a quarter of a century.

“I heard it for the first time when I was in college and it stayed in my mind. “Saturday Night Fever” and “Girls Just Want To have Fun” are tracks we grew up dancing to and the moment I got a chance to use it in a film, andar ka armaan jaag utha. Fortunately, even my directors, Sajid-Farhad, agreed with my choice,” laughs the filmmaker.

Sajid admits that getting permission was a long and tedious process and required a lot of patience. “Even after we had got clearance, there was a lot of paperwork to be done. “I was on the edge because we had an expensive night shoot planned on the London Bridge with the three girls—Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Lisa Haydon– and did not want to start filming till we got the go-ahead, just in case. We didn’t even know that we needed fresh permission and had to pay extra to use the song separately in the trailer,” he recalls.

There was jubilation when it finally came through.

“The girls are sisters and important to the narrative. There’s the same element of fun that you see in the Cyndi Lauper video but we haven’t borrowed a single shot. Choreographer Ahmed Khan has his own take on the chart-topper,” he adds.

“Whether it was Deepika Padukone or Asin in the past or these three, the Housefull heroines have always been hip and happening. This time the sisters are based in the UK so we took actresses who have grown up abroad so they look, talk and behave right,” he reasons.

There’s talk that Sajid Khan will be back to helm Part 4? “Let’s keep this talk confined to three, shall we?” he retorts. “There’s time for four yet!”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/sajid-nadiadwala-buys-the-rights-to-the-iconic-80s-song-for-akshay-kumar-starrer-housefull-35619Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/housefull3-480.jpg?w=450Sajid Nadiadwala buys the rights to the iconic ‘80s song for Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 3By: ANI | New Delhi | Published:April 23, 2016 1:13 pm Amitabh Bachchan has marked the 34 years of his 1982 movie ‘Desh Premee’ by sharing a post.

Amitabh Bachchan has marked the 34 years of his 1982 movie ‘Desh Premee’ by sharing a post.

The 73-year-old actor took to his Twitter handle to write, “Desh Premee celebrates 30+ years of its release .. what an amazing cast of such massive talent.”

The movie, directed by ace filmmaker Manmohan Desai, though did “average” at the Box-Office, had a great cast like Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Amjad Khan, Kader Khan and others.

T 2234 – Desh Premee celebrates 30+ years of its release .. what an amazing cast of such massive talent pic.twitter.com/zsquGeEKfq

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 22, 2016

Though the Amitabh-Manmohan combo gave hits like ‘Mard,’ ‘Coolie,’ ‘Naseeb,’ ‘Suhaag’ and more, ‘Desh Premee’ failed to re-create the duo’s magic on the screen.

This was the only film for which music director Laxmikant lent his voice for a song.

‘Desh Premee’ is said to be a film, which is dedicated to the memories of Mohammad Rafi, who sang the film’s title track, and ace actor Uttam Kumar, both of whom died two years before the film was released.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/amitabh-bachchan-marks-30-years-of-desh-premee5620Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/amitabhbachchan-deshpremme480.jpg?w=450Amitabh Bachchan marks ’30+ years’ of ‘Desh Premee’By: IANS | New Delhi | Published:April 23, 2016 12:48 pm Benny Dayal wants to experiment with different genres. Says he is not going to force anything and rather “let the music happen”. (Source: Wikipedia)

He has crooned hit numbers in several languages including Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi or Hindi. Benny Dayal is not only eager to work more in regional entertainment space but the singer-actor wants to experiment with different genres as well. He says he is not going to force anything and rather “let the music happen”.

“I want to experiment with so many genres and it just comes to you unknowingly. I’m not going to force anything and rather let the music happen. Someone great once said: ‘Never stand in the way of the music, music will come to you on its own if you make way for it’,” Benny, who has also tried his hand in acting, told IANS in an email interview.

When Benny, who is a part of the third season of Fox Life’s flagship music series “Sound Trek”, was asked about differences between the singing or working style in different industries, he said he “cannot answer because I am not that experienced”.

He added: “I have so much more to learn; maybe in another 10 years I’d be eligible to answer this question.”

“Sound Trek” gives a sneak peak into the music from the 1970s, giving a modern twist to iconic songs. And the multi-lingual playback singer says he “is absolutely honoured to re-create a 1970s song of choice and also be a part of the video”.

Talking about his role in the music series, he said: “Predominantly my role in this project was to rewrite the song and sing it and Dub Sharma, my brother and friend, to work on the sound production and its design. When I was composing the song, my only thought was to not make it a film song again but to make it a song alone that has nothing to do with a movie and also make the lyrics more heard like a story. We kept the melody exactly the same and I re-wrote the song on my ukelele.”

Benny shares that late legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar has been a source of inspiration in his life.

He said: “Kishore Kumar has been my inspiration since childhood. He’s an absolute story teller more than a singer. Hence, ‘O mere dil ke chain’ was our choice because I could already hear the song in the form I wanted it to be created in my ears. Then I picked up my ukelele and immediately created a version and Dub Sharma came up with the production ideas.”

Looking back at the music scene from the 1970s to the present, Benny asserted that the music of the era still has a place in the hearts of the music lovers.

“Music from the 1970s era has been loved and cherished by our audience over many years. Hence, I had to maintain its lyrical importance more than the music,” said Benny, who has lent his musical touch to films like “Thalaivaa”, “Delhi-6”, “Ladies vs Ricky Bahl”, “Cocktail”, “2 States”, “Hasee Toh Phasee” and “Bang Bang!”.

Benny has also made his acting debut in the 2005 Malayalam movie “By The People”, and without revealing much about his work slate, the artist said: “But I must say that 2016 is going to be super interesting for me as far as work and music is concerned.”

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Chennai Published:Apr 23, 2016, 12:18

By: IANS | Chennai | Published:April 23, 2016 12:18 pm

The makers of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil actioner “2.o” have successfully completed their Delhi schedule and will next head to Bolivia.

The makers of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil actioner “2.o” have successfully completed their Delhi schedule and will next head to Bolivia.

“The long and exhausting Delhi schedule was wrapped up on Friday. After a brief break, the team will leave to Bolivia where a couple of songs and few scenes will be shot,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.

In the interim, Rajinikanth will complete dubbing for “Kabali”, which is slated to release in June.

A sequel to “Enthiran”, filmmaker Shankar is directing “2.o”, and it also stars Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey and Akshay Kumar.

Tipped to be made on a budget of Rs.350 crore, the film is produced by Lyca Productions and has music by A.R. Rahman.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-2o-team-to-head-to-bolivia-next5622Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rajinikanth-akshay-2-0-480.jpg?w=450Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.o’ team to head to Bolivia nextBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 23, 2016 12:10 pm Shraddha Kapoor is a fan of Priyanka Chopra, who she feels has consistently proved herself.

Actress Shraddha Kapoor is a fan of actress Priyanka Chopra, who she feels has consistently proved herself with her work.

When asked who her idol was, Shraddha said: “I’ve always been a Priyanka Chopra fan. I feel that the work she has done, she has been consistently proving herself. So Priyanka Chopra.”

She made the statement at the launch of a new song ‘Get Ready To Fight’ from her film, ‘Baaghi’.

Recently Priyanka featured on the list of 100 Most Influential People for Time Magazine, and was also on the cover of it, and her ‘Baywatch’ co-star Dwayne Johnson also wrote an elaborate piece about her.

Shraddha had tweeted about Priyanka’s achievement by terming it, “WOHOOOO! Unstoppable!!!”.

Among the guys, too, Shraddha has an inspiration, someone whom she has grown up with — her ‘Baaghi’ co-star Tiger Shroff.

About his action moves in the song ‘Get Ready To Fight’, Shraddha said: “When I saw the video, I almost fell off from the sofa. I still can’t believe that.”

Sharaddha said that in Bollywood movies, for the first time an actor has done this kind of action.

“It is a matter of great pride that there is an actor who has raised the level of action so high. It’s a very motivational song, and I’m hoping people get inspired, I always get inspired when I see Tiger, every single time,” the actress said.

“My favourite action hero is Mr. Tiger Shroff, nobody can do actions like him,” Shraddha said.

The ‘Aashiqui 2′ star also has some action sequences in the film, where she’s seen breaking bottles and banging the baddies’ heads.

“For this film, how much ever action I could do in the few scenes, I have done that in the minimum time I got for training, but definitely you can’t compare that to Tiger, it was very challenging,” the actress said.

“I felt very good that I got to explore something new for another film. I was very scared and I was uncertain if I could pull it off, but Sabbir (Khan) sir had that belief in me and it’s really nice to have that.”

‘Baaghi’ has been directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.

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Hollywood actor and environmental campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio urged world leaders signing the Paris climate deal today to deliver on their commitments to cut greenhouse gases, telling them: “The world is now watching.”

“You will either be lauded by future generations or vilified by them,” said DiCaprio at the UN ceremony where 171 nations lined up to sign the landmark accord.

“We can congratulate each other today, but it will mean absolutely nothing if you return to your countries and fail to push beyond the promises of this historic agreement.”

“Now is the time for bold, unprecedented action.”

The actor, who this year won his first Oscar for his portrayal of a frontiersman in “The Revenant,” spoke in his role as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s “messenger of peace with a special focus on climate change.”

The 41-year-old celebrity returned to the United Nations after delivering a much-watched address to world leaders during a UN climate summit in September that set the tone for the Paris accord.

DiCaprio said the record turnout at the signing ceremony was a sign of hope, but he argued that sticking to the Paris agreement would not be enough to confront climate change.

“An upheaval, a massive change is required right now, one that leads to a new collective conscience,” he said.

“Our planet cannot be saved unless we leave fossil fuels in the ground, where they belong,” he said, drawing applause from the chamber.

“Look at the delegates around you,” he added. “It is time to ask each other what side of history will you be on.”

“After 21 years of debates and conferences, it is time to declare no more talk, no more excuses, no more ten-year studies, no more allowing the fossil fuel companies to manipulate and dictate the science and policies that affect our future.”

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 24, 2016 10:27 am

In response to Kangana Ranaut’s lawyer’s statement, which was issued yesterday, Hrithik Roshan’s lawyer said that they have submitted all evidences that is required to the authorities.

Kangana Ranaut’s lawyer, Adv. Rizwan Siddique had yesterday issued a detailed statement on April 22 questioning the veracity of the leaked emails. The emails transcripts exchanged between the to allegedly got leaked and Kangana’s lawyer claimed them to be unreliable and unverified. In response to his statement, which he issued yesterday, Hrithik Roshan’s lawyer said that they have submitted all evidences that is required to the authorities. (Read: Hrithik Roshan shall go to any extent to damage Kangana Ranaut’s name, says actress’ lawyer)

Hrithik’s lawyer said, “We know our client is fighting for clearing his name but we are unclear what they are fighting for? Is the fight from their end only to establish “implied” association with our client? For us this fight is a worthy cause because our client is fighting to save his reputation as he was brutally attacked and unbelievable lies were circulated with impunity, but we fail to understand the motivation of the other party.”

“We have already submitted all the evidences that is required to the authorities. We have been dutifully following the procedure and the truth will come out. They are trying to confuse the matter when this is a simple case of spreading lies. If by their own admission they haven’t referred to our client, Hrithik Roshan, as “silly ex” and if by that they are meaning that he hasn’t had a romantic relationship their client, then their is no fight between us. But they have been slyly implying things and we are committed to bring clarity to the entire episode,” he added.

The actor’s lawyers had earlier said that they will make sure to prove that their client had no relationship with the actress.

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By: PTI
London Published:Apr 23, 2016, 10:05

By: PTI | London | Published:April 23, 2016 10:05 am

The cast and crew of “Everybody Loves Raymond” will no longer attend an upcoming reunion event following the death of sitcom star Doris Roberts.

The cast and crew of “Everybody Loves Raymond” will no longer attend an upcoming reunion event following the death of sitcom star Doris Roberts.

Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton and Monica Horan were set to appear alongside show creator Phil Rosenthal and several of writers at a reunion panel during the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas in June (16), reported Contactmusic.

But the event has been scrapped following the death of Roberts, who played the show’s meddling matriarch, on April 17.

“Many factors made this not the right time,” organisers said in a statement.

Roberts won four Emmys for her role as Ray Romano’s mum Marie Barone on the sitcom, which ended its nine-season run in 2005.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Updated: Apr 23, 2016, 10:11

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Updated: April 23, 2016 10:11 am

Model Blac Chyna is helping her fiance Rob Kardashian lose weight by encouraging him to do some heavy workout.

Model Blac Chyna is helping her fiance Rob Kardashian lose weight by encouraging him to do some heavy workout.

The 27-year-old model took to Instagram to let her 5.9 million followers know that she trained him so hard regularly, reported Aceshowbiz.

The mother of one uploaded a video featuring her sock designer fiance playing basketball.

The 29-year-old star was seen shooting the ball though the hoop. “Ooow, again,” Blac shouted from afar. She simply captioned the video, “Go Rob.”

Some of Blac’s followers praised her, writing things like, “AWE YOU GO BABYGIRL ENCOURAGE THAT MAN.” There’s also a user who wrote, “You make him happy and that’s wasup.”

Blac has reportedly helped her man shed 40 lbs. Earlier this month, she took to Snapchat to say that she wanted to train him everyday. “So I need to consent, do you give me permission to train you for the next 5 weeks every day?” Blac said in the video. “Of course,” Rob responded.

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Los Angeles Published:Apr 23, 2016, 10:00

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 10:00 am

Pop diva Mariah Carey will be honoured at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York next month.

Pop diva Mariah Carey will be honoured at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York next month.

The “Hero” star will receive the Ally Award for her support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

Director Lee Daniels will present his Precious leading lady with her accolade at the Waldorf Astoria New York on May 14, reported Billboard.

Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox is hosting the event, at which actor Robert De Niro will also receive the Excellence in Media Award.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:59

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 9:59 am

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, who will be having his first child with wife Behati Prinsloo, says he is ready for fatherhood.

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, who will be having his first child with wife Behati Prinsloo, says he is ready for fatherhood.

“I’m ready to be a dad. You’re born to be a parent, that’s what we’re here for, really,” Levine said.

The 37-year-old singer said that, while “it’s good to get advice” from friends and family, he and his wife are doing things their own way when it comes to their baby, reported ET online.

“When you are doing this for the first time, everybody loves to tell you what you should be doing. So, we’re kind of tuning a lot of it out and we’re just going to do it how we do it,” he said.

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London Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:58

By: PTI | London | Published:April 23, 2016 9:58 am

Actors Robert Downey Jr and Guy Ritchie will be starting work on a third movie in “Sherlock” series before the end of the year.

Actors Robert Downey Jr and Guy Ritchie will be starting work on a third movie in “Sherlock” series before the end of the year.

The film has been in the pipeline for nearly five years, reported Digital Spy.

“We’re talking about it right now. We can do some preliminary stuff,” Downey Jr told Shortlist – putting those fears at bay. If we could shoot it on Skype, we could have the whole (movie) done in a week.

“When we’re making those Sherlock movies, it is off the hook. (So) we’ll attempt to make one this year. It really is a big deal to go and do those movies. I’m tired all the time, but I’m so excited about it,” Downey Jr said.

The movie will be a follow-up to Ritchie’s 2009 “Sherlock Holmes” and 2011’s follow-up “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:56

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 9:56 am

Singer John Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen has still not seen “Selma” featuring his Oscar-winning song “Glory”.

Singer John Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen has still not seen “Selma” featuring his Oscar-winning song “Glory”.

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model made the revelation during an episode of “Kocktails With Khloe”.

“I’ve never seen Selma, and that’s the one that he won the Oscar for. I still got to see it,” Teigen, 30, said while chatting with Khloe, Kim and Kanye West.

“Wow! If that had been me I would be, like, ‘How have you never seen Selma?’ (I would call Kim’s) sisters up, like, ‘Can you please talk my wife into doing wife-like things? Can you watch the movie?,” West said.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:54

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 23, 2016 9:54 am

Reality TV stars Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna posed for a photograph together debunking the reports of rift between them. (Source: Twitter)

Reality TV stars Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna posed for a photograph together debunking the reports of rift between them.

The 18-year-old “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star shared the picture on Snapchat insisting that the two are best of friends.

“When we’ve been best friends the whole time,” she captioned the picture.

Chyna, 27, shares a son with Jenner’s boyfriend Tyga, to whom she was once engaged. She is now engaged to Jenner’s brother Rob Kardashian.

Chyna also shared the same picture and captioned it, “Hanging out with my lil sis,” and in another snap the duo went for a face swap.

The friendly photo comes one day after Rob, 29, gifted Blac Chyna a purple Huracan Lamborghini as an early birthday present.

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London Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:54

By: PTI | London | Published:April 23, 2016 9:54 am

Singer Boy George says he tries not to focus on his past as he wants to “move on” from the difficult things that have happened.

Singer Boy George says he tries not to focus on his past as he wants to “move on” from the difficult things that have happened.

“Everything that happens shapes you and influences what you do, but I don’t tend to focus on the past. Why would I look back? Difficult things inform my writing but – if you want other people to move on – then you have to move on yourself… I try to live in the now – it’s the only sensible time to live,” he said.

The 54-year-old singer is looking forward to “building [his] empire” over the next few years, reported Female First.

“[Culture Club] have got a tour coming up in the summer. I’m also doing stuff on my own: I’ve got a tour with Cyndi Lauper in about a month on the East Coast of America. At the moment I’m trying to build my empire, so anything’s possible.”

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London Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:51

By: PTI | London | Published:April 23, 2016 9:51 am

Actress Lena Dunham has dubbed Jack Antonoff “boyfriend of the year” after he gifted her a beautiful antique ring to mark their anniversary.

Actress Lena Dunham has dubbed Jack Antonoff “boyfriend of the year” after he gifted her a beautiful antique ring to mark their anniversary.

The 29-year-old “Girls” star has shared a photo of the beautiful moonstone and peridot ring and gushed about her other half, reported Female First.

“Early anniversary gift from boyfriend of the year @jackantonoff (care of @eriebasin in Brooklyn.) Turn of the century moonstone and peridot. I will so enjoy looking at it while I type words #ringbrag #jewelrybitch #friendshipring (sic),” she wrote.

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London Published:Apr 23, 2016, 9:50

By: PTI | London | Published:April 23, 2016 9:50 am

Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby says if she fails to be in a serious relationship by 30, she will consider adopting kids.

Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby says if she fails to be in a serious relationship by 30, she will consider adopting kids.

The 25-year-old reality star is currently single and will consider adopting a child if she doesn’t have a stable relationship in place by the time she is ready to start a family, reported Female First.

“I still want a baby by the time I’m 30, but it’s a long time away so I couldn’t put a name on who the father would be. If I wasn’t in a serious relationship by then, I’d consider adoption,” she said.

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Actor Varun Dhawan, who will be voicing Captain America in the dubbed Hindi version of the Hollywood film, likes the comic superhero character because he finds him to be an “old school type”.

“I like him because he has that culture, which we call old school.. it’s important that we take it forward. So I think that for today’s kids and youth there is no better role model than him, who sticks on to his culture and beliefs from the past,” said Varun, at a promotional event for the film on Thursday where he unveiled special Captain America statue which was flown in specially from Hollywood.

Varun will be lending his voice to Captain America, played by Chris Evans for the Hindi dubbed version of the film, releasing on May 6. The film also features the other superheroes from the Avengers and stars Robert Downey, Jr. and Scarlett Johansson among others.

“Captain America is very mature, and a sober kind of person and in real life, I’m not that way at all. Playing this role was more difficult, because to have that kind of control in situations, to have that kind of maturity to show when facing adversity was really difficult for me. So that’s why I chose to voice Captain America,” said Varun.

The team of the film recently went to Singapore and were shown Varun’s bits from the film. About their reaction, he said: “Chris Evans has sent back a video which will be unveiled, it’s what he feels about the trailer. One of the things he said was that I was very honest in the portrayal and that does mean the world to me.”

“Eventually it’s his character and he has brought it to life in so many other films. I have to keep the tone the same, the things he believes in and the honesty has to come out in my voice as well. That’s why I did it, not for any other reason, and for the kids who’re going to watch it,” said the ‘Dilwale’ actor.

Varun will next be seen in the film “Dishoom”.

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It is always a difficult task to transform a literary work into a piece of cinema without compromising on the elaborative and imaginary freedom a writer enjoys over a film maker, especially for a post modern story like ‘Leela’, written by Unni R.

‘Leela’ is a daring attempt by acclaimed director Ranjith, to explore a story through the psyche of Kuttiyappan, a carefree Christian man with instinctive and manic desires. But for a viewer who has not read the actual story written by Unni R, there is every chance of leaving the theatre with a load of unanswered questions and might even crib about the lack of clarity.

The opening sequence of the movie cements the character of Kuttiyappan (Biju Menon) who is shown waiting for a sex worker. Instead of satisfying his desires for the night, Kuttiyappan invokes the memories of the sex worker’s father by acting like a dead body and consoles her when she bursts into tears, all this in a comic manner. Yes, a wickedly humorous take on the filthy corners of human mind sets the tone of the movie straight from the opening scene.

The viewer is never let off from the hook of curiosity once Kuttiyappan with his friend ‘Pillechan’(Vijayaraghavan) ventures out to find an elephant and a girl to quench one of his insane cravings, revealed only at the climax.

Unni R, who wrote the screenplay, doesn’t seem comfortable in converting his own story while attempting to find the cinematic scope in it. There is a lack of sharpness in dialogues to evoke the ambiguous nature of the movie, which the script writer did dexterously well in Venu’s ‘Munnarayippu’. The conversations between Kuttiyappan and Dasappan (Indrans), a pimp, has glimpses of subdued dark humour. The excessive use of leftist symbols and images and the inclusion of a delusional angel to add surrealism were distractions while chasing the real Kuttiyappan on screen.

The director has managed to visualise the climax sequences without losing the much-needed severity that the script demanded, over shadowing the limitations he must have faced until then in visualizing the original story. The close up shots of an elephant and Kuttiyappan in the climax reminded of the imposing shots of similar kind from the critically acclaimed French movie ‘Dheepan’ . The climax is one pivotal move that reassures the truth that the power of nature is beyond man’s imagination and even a slight change in its behaviour can ruin all the plans and dreams that men weave, irrespective of their motives.

Renjith has used his actors to full effect especially Biju Menon who handles the main character. Menon looked good inside his comfort zone of light humour and instinctive dialogue delivery. The director explored the versatility of Biju Menon by handing him complex situations that are comparable with Mohanlal’s role in ‘Thoovanathumbikal’. Vijayaraghavan also shines as ‘Pillechan’ with his perfect body language and gestures of an introverted old man while for Jagadeesh, the role of ‘Thankappan’ will be one to be proud of, in his recent career studded with stereotypical buffoon roles.

Indrans, meanwhile has nothing much to prove after his much appraised role in ‘Munroe thuruth’, essaying his role ‘Dasappan’ with ease. Parvathy Nambiar does a decent job as ‘Leela’, considering that she has to maintain a dead face with hopeless eyes throughout her shots.

Overall, ‘Leela’ is one of those inconclusive movies that provoke disturbing questions about the vulnerabilities of man’s natural instincts and is also an attempt to mock the average Malayali’s hypocritical moral values and ethics.

(For viewers outside the Indian subcontinent, the film is available online at a premium rate. Read more here)

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He would woo her with love letters that were folded into little squares and stuck to the locker of her high school in Michigan, USA. Sunny Leone’s tryst with her first boyfriend had all the ingredients of first love — romantic gestures, lying to parents and sneaked moments of intimacy. Just as the first kiss happened, Leone heard someone striding down the hallway. “Gogu,” a voice thundered and, to her horror, she realised that her father had caught her kissing a boy. “That’s the most horrible experience you can have with your dad,” she says as a prelude to discussing an e-book of short stories, Sweet Dreams, which she has written.

Publisher Juggernaut describes Sweet Dreams as “delectable stories about passion and play”, hinting at their erotic content. While a quick read reveals that the stories have enough intimate moments, what’s surprising is how some of them are straight-up love stories. In fact, in some stories, the erotic moments are by-products of the romance between the protagonists.

One of the biggest indicators of the popularity of Leone came at the end of last year when Google announced that she was the most searched personality of India in 2015 — pipping Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the second place. The actor has been forthcoming — and unapologetic — about her work as an adult movie star and her sense of dignity has won Leone support from fans as well as Bollywood heavyweights such as Aamir Khan and Priyanka Chopra.

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Leone has penned 12 stories, of which seven are being released at an introductory price of Rs 49.50 till the end of the month. After that the price will double. The stories are meant for the Indian market, large sections of which are, perhaps, still not entirely comfortable with the idea of reading erotica for erotica’s sake — at least not in public. Leone talks about working hard to make the stories “culturally relatable”.

Most of the stories play safe — they feature consenting adults, who are respectful of each other. Even though some of them feature one-night stands and extramarital affairs, there’s something almost vanilla about them. Leone says, “Every woman fantasises about getting intimate with a man that she really likes, but it’s also wonderful to have that develop into something more. I love the idea of a man who, even if he is physically attracted to you, is willing to wait for you. He respects you as a woman and wants to do everything right and is such a gentleman.”

Explicit words that usually pepper such narratives, have been elided. “I didn’t want it to get so uncomfortable for readers that they would think ‘I don’t know if I want to continue’,” she says.

As for her first love — did the paternal interruption kill it? “No one can tell me what to do. The relationship ended later, only when we moved out and I gradually lost touch with him,” she says. She still has the letters. “They were just so sweet,” she says.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 22:08

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 10:08 pm

Filmmaker Pawan Kumar’s Kannada language thriller “U-Turn” is slated to release on May 20 worldwide.

Filmmaker Pawan Kumar’s Kannada language thriller “U-Turn” is slated to release on May 20 worldwide.

With Drishyam Films distributing the film across India and outside the Karnataka region, “U-Turn” will release with English subtitles in the rest of the country.

Featuring actors Shraddha Srinath, Roger Narayanan, Radhika Chetan and Dilip Raj in lead roles, the film is a mystery thriller revolving around a young journalist who finds herself entangled in a murder case while working on a story on traffic rule breakers.

The film is produced by Audience Films in collaboration with Pawan Kumar Studios Pvt Ltd.

“In 10 months, we have gone from ideation to release. The film will be premiering at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival on May 8. In over 75 years of Kannada cinema, very few Kannada films including ‘Lucia’ and ‘U-Turn’ have had an international premiere,” Kumar said in a statement.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/u-turn-to-hit-screens-on-may-205639Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/u-turn-480.jpg?w=450‘U-Turn’ to hit screens on May 20By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 10:03 pm Aditya Narayan says he wants his father and celebrated singer Udit Narayan to sing playback for him once, adding that he is still waiting for his dream to turn into a reality.

Singer-actor Aditya Narayan says he wants his father and celebrated singer Udit Narayan to sing playback for him once, adding that he is still waiting for his dream to turn into a reality.

The father-son duo joined their musical geniuses for “Akele Hum Akele Tum”, and have been performing together at live gigs all around the world.

Asked when can the audience expect them to get back again, he said: “Maybe soon”.

“But my lifelong dream is that my father sings for me once when I’m acting in the film. So, let’s see when that dream comes true,” Aditya said in a statement.

Aditya made a place for himself on the small screen as a host of the singing reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa”, and the multi-talented star is back as the host of Zee TV show. Aditya shares that he plans to release his first album with his band on the show.

He said: “I had already signed a film before the shoot of the show but it was a multi-starrer and there were date clashes. ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ was clearly my priority, so I just couldn’t turn my back to this show. Soon my album called ‘Mohabbat’ will be releasing and I hope to announce it on the show. So, that is something that I am very excited about as it’s my first album with my band and also because I have composed and written half of the album.”

Aditya also expressed his gratitude to the show for giving a platform to him.

He said: “It has been a great learning experience. Over the years, I have tried and kept my hosting as real, instinctive and natural as possible…I would say I am really fortunate to have had such an exposure to the world of music and entertainment from my early days.”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/want-father-to-sing-playback-for-me-once-aditya-narayan5640Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/aditya-udit-narayan-480.jpg?w=450Want father to sing playback for me once: Aditya NarayanBy: PTI | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 9:57 pm Swara Bhaskar is getting rave reviews for her outing as a mother of a teenager in education drama “Nil Battey Sannata”.

Swara Bhaskar is getting rave reviews for her outing as a mother of a teenager in education drama “Nil Battey Sannata” but the actress reveals her industry friends advised her not to take up the role as they felt it was a “career suicide”.

Swara plays Chanda, who dreams of getting her only daughter educated and later gets herself enrolled in school to complete her education.

“It was a rocking script and a great role and I knew I would be an idiot to turn it away. I spoke to a few friends and they said it was a career suicide but the story stayed in my mind,” Swara told PTI.

“I felt that if I don’t do it I would be lesser of an actor. I was very excited to play a maid and a mother, two roles I am not acquainted with at all,” the actress said.

The film has been helmed by debutant director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari and produced by Aanand L Rai.

Swara says, in the beginning, even she was a little skeptic about taking up the role as she wasn’t ready to play a mother on screen too soon in her career.

“Ashwini offered me the film. I met her and first I assumed I had to play the 15-year-old girl and I was very pleased with myself but she told me that she wanted to cast me as a mother.

“I took that on my ego… I asked to myself, ‘Do I look like a mother to her?’. That meeting ended rapidly. I told her I will let her know after reading the script. I began reading the script with the intention of saying no. But then realised the importance of the role later.”

To get into the skin of her character, Swara spent time with a few domestic helps from Agra, where the film is set.

“I lived with a lot of maids and interviewed them. I even interviewed my own maid and used to make her say my dialogues so that I get a hang of their accent and the way they speak… To get the motherly affection right, Ashwini asked me to interview my mother.

The actress says her anxiety regarding ageing drastically reduced after doing the film.

“The biggest takeaway from playing Chanda was very weird… It wasn’t something I expected. As women and as female actors we are always worried about ageing, about white hair, approaching 30… We think we can’t get married as we feel it will affect our career and we can’t even think of kids as that will finish our career.”

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Mumbai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 21:51

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 9:51 pm

Screen-writer Mayur Puri will pen the dialogues of the Hindi version of the upcoming Hollywood film “Captain America: Civil War”.

Screen-writer Mayur Puri will pen the dialogues of the Hindi version of the upcoming Hollywood film “Captain America: Civil War”.

After the success of “ABCD” film franchise and writing dialogues of Hindi version of “The Jungle Book”, Disney India and Puri have once again collaborated for the Hindi version of “Captain America: Civil War”, wherein actor Varun Dhawan will be lending his voice for Steve Rogers aka Captain America.

“With ‘The Jungle Book’, I ticked a wish on my bucket list and now comes another exceptional opportunity – to write a superhero film. It’s very thrilling for a writer to work on such diverse range of scripts in such a short span of time,” Puri said in a statement.

He added: “This is a coveted opportunity for me because all the previous associations with the studio have been hit among critics and audience. At the same time it’s a greater challenge as well, because ‘with great appreciation come greater responsibilities’.”

The writer also hopes he continues “the magic” with the forthcoming film.

Talking about the film, he said: “The lines of the Hindi version of Marvel’s superhero franchise will retain the original essence but be tweaked to bring out the Indian humour and flavour. The challenges of adapting this film are completely different from anything I’ve done before and I’m committed to make it an unforgettable movie experience for the Hindi audience.”

The superhero team-up movie with Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man and Chris Evans as Captain America will release in India and the US on May 6.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 21:47

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 9:47 pm

Omung Kumar said: “This is just not true. We don’t know who started it, or why. Salman’s campaign to free Sarbjit was never part of our script. Ever!”

Superstar Salman Khan’s campaign to free Sarbjit Singh was never part of the script of “Sarbjit”, says the film’s director Omung Kumar.

According to reports, a part of the story in “Sarbjit” supposedly concerned Salman Khan. In 2012, Salman had campaigned on Twitter to free the real-life Sarbjit Singh from jail in Pakistan where he was confined for over 20 years for alleged spying.

The film is about Sarbjit’s sister’s struggle to get him freed.

Omung said: “This is just not true. We don’t know who started it, or why. Salman’s campaign to free Sarbjit was never part of our script. Ever! So where is the question of deleting an episode that was never in our film? We don’t know who started this nonsense.”

A mutual friend of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who plays Sarbjit’s sister in the upcoming film, and Salman said: “Neither Salman nor Aishwarya wishes to have anything to do with one another. The last thing Salman would want is to have his name popping up in an Aishwarya-starrer. He doesn’t take kindly to his name being used without his consent.”

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 9:17 pm

When Gulshan Devaiah and Sreesanth got together to shoot for Cabaret, they instantly connected over the game of Cricket right from day one.

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who will be sharing space with Sreesanth in Pooja Bhatt’s upcoming romantic dance thriller Cabaret, shares a common interest and love for Cricket with the former cricketer that helped build an instant bonding between the two on the sets.

When Gulshan and Sreesanth got together to shoot for the film, they instantly connected over the game right from day one. They would spend their time discussing the game and even catching up on matches on television on sets together.

Shreesanth also helped Gulshan improve his bowling skills and even gave some professional tips when he saw Gulshan playing Cricket with film’s crew members.

“Shreesanth and I both are absolutely in love with cricket. Right from day one we instantly connected over the game and followed the game on TV whenever we could. He gave me a few tips on the game and how I could play better,” Gulshan Devaiah said.

Cabaret features Richa Chadda in the lead role of a small town girl making it big in the glamour industry. The film chronicles the relationship between a rising diva and a fallen journalist, played by “Hunterrr” star Gulshan Devaiah. Sreesanth, who is making his debut in Bollywood with the film, will be seen in a grey role.

Directed by Kaustav Narayan Niyogi, the film is slated to release on May 27.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/sreesanth-and-i-both-are-absolutely-in-love-with-cricket-gulshan-devaiah5644Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/gulshan-shreesanth-480.jpg?w=450Sreesanth and I both are absolutely in love with cricket: Gulshan DevaiahWritten by Sonup Sahadevan | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 9:11 pm Flaying Hrithik Roshan for losing trust in Indian legal system and going all out to damage Kangana Ranaut’s image, Adv. Rizwan Siddique issued a detailed statement questioning the veracity of the leaked emails.

The alleged email transcripts exchanged between Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan which have now been leaked in public domain and purports to show Hrithik in a positive light has received a scathing response from the team of Kangana Ranaut.

Flaying Hrithik for losing trust in Indian legal system and going all out to damage Kangana’s image, Adv. Rizwan Siddique issued a detailed statement questioning the veracity of the leaked emails.

In his statement, Rizwan writes,”By circulating some out-of-context unreliable and unverified emails to the media together with some unreliable private forensic report, Mr. Hrithik Roshan has finally proved that he has lost complete trust in the legal system as well as patience and shall go to any extent to cause damage to my client’s name, image and reputation and instill fear in her mind. It is apparent that he cannot wait till my client formally records her statement with the police and is therefore obviously pushing her to extremes, to proceed ahead in the matter without waiting to obtain a copy of the FIR, as is legally sought by my client.

The truth behind the whole matter is that my client had much earlier alleged in her counter notice that two of her emails were hacked by Mr. Hrithik Roshan and that a complaint in this regard was also made to his father by my client, way back.

It is also a matter of record that Mr. Hrithik Roshan filed his FIR with the cyber crime police station much after my client accused Mr. Hrithtik of hacking her accounts. It is therefore apparent that these emails so referred to and relied upon by Mr. Hrithik Roshan are absolutely unreliable and subject to verification by my client. In any event a bare perusal of these emails circulated to the media prove the following.

a) That these emails are totally out-of-context.

b) That these emails have no relevance or bearing to the complaint made with regard to an imposter, as they do not contain any reference to any imposter or an imposter’s email id.

c) That at the face of it, the emails appear to have been created by the perpetrator with a specific purpose for later use.

d) Besides it appears that, the contents of some emails so created by the perpetrator blatantly seeks to belie apparent truth.

I would like to specifically state that my client has known Mr. Hrithik Roshan both professionally and personally since last more than 7 years and these out-of-context fabricated emails so circulated to the media by Mr. Hrithik Roshan and his team appears to be in total contrast to the true and correct facts of the matter.

It should be noted that Mr. Hrithik Roshan has since last few weeks claimed that there is no fight between him and my client.

a) If this is the truth then why has he not withdrawn his notice yet and ended the fight ?

b) Also, besides why is he circulating out of context and absolutely unverified and unreliable emails to the world ? Let him prove as to how are these unverified and unreliable emails connected with an imposter, as he has released these emails in that context ?

c) Further why does he not wait for the Police to file their investigation report as per the process of law ?

d) Besides he also needs to answer as to why did he immediately not file a complaint against an imposter (if any) in the month of May 2014 itself and take all details of the imposter from my client at the right time ?

e) Also in the month of December 2015 why did he publicly lie that there are many people communicating with the imposter whereas now he claims that there was no one except for my client who was communicating with the imposter ?

f) Additionally he needs to answer as to why is he going on changing his stand each time. His notice was never ever focused on any imposter ? Now that we are dealing with the imposter complaint in a proper manner, he again has changed his stand and is malafidely and mischievously trying to prove that my client is mentally unstable. What does this prove ?

g) And most importantly my client in any event had never claimed that he was the “Silly Ex” that she had referred to in an interview therefore why does he himself want to claim that he is indeed that “Silly Ex” ?

Let him answer these specific questions before the media and clear his image, whilst in the meantime my client patiently follows the procedure of law as a law-abiding citizen and exercises her rights as well as perform her duties ? It will be a waste of precious time to talk any further on the subject matter as members of public are smart enough to understand what is true and what is false.”

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Los Angeles Published:Apr 22, 2016, 21:08

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 9:08 pm

Less than an hour after the news of Prince’s death broke, his songs took the top five slots on iTunes chart in the US. (Source: Reuters)

Less than an hour after the news of Prince’s death broke, fans of the singer cued up to remember him through his music, with his songs taking the top five slots on iTunes chart in the US.

The “Let’s Go Crazy” icon, 57, was found dead at his Paisley Park home in Minnesota on Thursday.

The “Purple Rain” was at number one, followed by “Little Red Corvette”, “When Doves Cry”, “Kiss” and “Let’s Go Crazy,” while a host of his other songs appeared throughout the iTunes US Top 100 songs.

Also, his albums took the top three positions on Apple’s download chart in the US.

“The Very Best of Prince” took the number one slot, just ahead of the “Purple Rain” soundtrack, followed by “The Hits/ The B-Sides” in the third spot.

While the cause of Prince’s death is still unknown, officials from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office confirmed they have received his body and an autopsy will be performed today.

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The writer and director of Prince’s debut feature film “Purple Rain,” Albert Magnoli, says the news of the music legend’s sudden demise “is very difficult to process.”

The “Let’s Go Crazy” icon, 57, was found dead at his Paisley Park home in Minnesota on Thursday.

Magnoli posted a statement on his website calling Prince not only his creative partner, but a friend.

“We shared tremendous times together during and after the making of ‘Purple Rain’. He was a good man, complicated and diligent, and like men of his caliber, he always demanded from himself and others the very best,” he wrote.

Magnoli ends his tribute with a heartbreaking sendoff, “Travel well, friend, wherever your next journey takes you.”

“Purple Rain” grossed more than USD 80 million at the boxoffice in 1984 and became a cult classic. The film won an Oscar for best original song score.

While the cause of Prince’s death is still unknown, officials from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office confirmed they have received his body and an autopsy will be performed today.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/purple-rain-helmer-shares-touching-sendoff-for-prince5647Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/prince-purple-rain-480.jpg?w=450‘Purple Rain’ helmer shares touching sendoff for PrinceBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Updated: April 22, 2016 9:07 pm Prince’s ex-spouse Mayte Gracia says she is “beyond deeply saddened and devastated” by his death. (Source: Instagram)

Singer Prince’s ex-spouse Mayte Gracia says she is “beyond deeply saddened and devastated” by his death but is taking comfort with the fact he is with their baby son, who died just a week after he was born in 1996.

The 57-year-old singer was found dead at his Paisley Park estate yesterday and Garcia, who he wed in 1996, says the iconic star was her “everything,” reported People magazine.

She said in a statement through her manager Gladys Gonzalez, “I can’t even think of the words of what I’m feeling. This man was my everything, we had a family. I am beyond deeply saddened and devastated.”

Prince and Gracia were devastated when their only child, Boy Gregory, was born with rare genetic disorder Pfeiffer syndrome and died just a week after he was born.

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“I loved him then, I love him now and will love him eternally. He’s with our son now,” Gracia said.

The pair divorced in 2000.

Prince’s second wife, Manuela Testolini, who he wed in 2001 before divorcing her five years later, is not coping well with the tragic news.

“I’m not OK,” she said.

An official cause of death for the ‘Beautiful Ones’ singer has not yet been revealed, but he was taken to hospital with flu symptoms earlier this month.

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Los Angeles Published:Apr 22, 2016, 20:54

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 8:54 pm

Alfonso Cuaron will reportedly be a consultant on Warner Bros’ “The Jungle Book” adaptation. (Source: Reuters)

Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron will reportedly be a consultant on Warner Bros’ “The Jungle Book” adaptation.

Warner Bros has been making its own version of the classic Rudyard Kipling stories with actor-director Andy Serkis, at the helm.

Sources say that Cuaron will “consult” on the project, a Hollywood term that encompasses a lot of vague tasks from assisting in directing to even postproduction work, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The studio earlier this month pushed back the release date of the movie, which has been in production since March 2015, from October 6, 2017, to over a year later, October 19, 2018.

“Jungle Book” is Serkis’ first big feature after doing second-unit directing work on the three Hobbit movies.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 8:48 pm

Sidharth Malhotra’s onscreen character’s story of a struggling writer in Kapoor & Sons has struck a chord with the audiences as it features something which happens in real life as well.

Sidharth Malhotra’s onscreen character’s story of a struggling writer in Kapoor & Sons has struck a chord with the audiences as it features something which happens in real life as well.

In Kapoor & Sons, Sidharth’s character story as a writer, whose idea is being stolen. And that is something that a writer has written to Sidharth about his personal bad experiences empathizing with his character Arjun in the film.

When Sidharth learnt that the particular writer has been experiencing the same situation in real life, he expressed his sympathy to this writer and hoped that he gets his due in near future.

“It was sad to know that he is experiencing this in real life ! After playing Kapoor and Son’s character I completely empathise with him, I am sure that he will get his due in the near future,” Sidharth Malhotra said.

Sidharth is currently shooting for his upcoming love story Baar Baar Dekho opposite Katrina Kaif. He recently shared the first poster of his film that gives a glimpse of the duo’s sizzling chemistry on screen.

Sidharth and Katrina will be sharing space for the first time in a film.

Directed by debutant director Nitya Mehra, Baar Baar Dekho is releasing on September 9.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 7:49 pm

Aamir Khan, on his 51st birthday (March 14), had expressed his biggest wish of buying his mother Zeenat Hussain her ancestral home ‘Khwaja Manzil’ in Banaras.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, on his 51st birthday (March 14), had expressed his biggest wish of buying his mother Zeenat Hussain her ancestral home ‘Khwaja Manzil’ in Banaras. But it looks like, it isn’t going to be an easy journey for Aamir to fulfill his wish early as he is facing several road blocks in his way of purchasing the house.

Reason being, currently the house is in some legal dispute. Also the current owners of the house haven’t been cooperating which is making the task look very difficult. The house at present has three owners out of which two of them are not showing any sings of cooperation with the actors family and lawyers.

Aamir’s family and the lawyers have been regularly paying visits to the area to sort out the matter mutually and have had several meetings with the two members however the other owners are not in agreement due to which the entire process looks halted.

On the work front, Aamir Khan is currently shooting for his upcoming film Dangal, which is slated to release on Christmas this year. Aamir, who was all beefed up, has also shed 13 kilos in six months to play the part of a younger wrestler in the movie.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/aamir-khans-wish-of-buying-mothers-ancestral-house-in-trouble5651Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/aamir-khan-4803.jpg?w=450Aamir Khan’s wish of buying mother’s ancestral house in troubleBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 7:11 pm Actress Pamela Anderson, who became a household name with her role as CJ Parker on the original “Baywatch” TV series will make an appearance in the movie reboot.

Actress Pamela Anderson, who became a household name with her role as CJ Parker on the original “Baywatch” TV series will make an appearance in the movie reboot.

WWE wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made the announcement on his Instargam account.

“She introduced the world to ‘CJ Parker’ and became one of the most iconic characters of a generation – for the most successful TV show of all time.

“A pleasure to welcome (as gorgeous as ever) Pamela Anderson to our #Baywatch cast. We couldn’t have made this movie without you. Welcome home. Thrilled you had a blast with us!,” Johnson wrote on his Instagram, along with a photo that appeared to be clicked on the set.

Anderson, 48, played the role of CJ Parker on the original1989 show from 1992 to 1997. However, in the movie, she will not be reprising the same role as model Kelly Rohrbach is portraying Parker.

The movie also stars Zac Efron, Priyanka Chopra, supermodel Charlotte McKinney, Alexandra Daddario, Hannibal Buress and Ilfenesh Hadera as Johnson’s love interest.

The “Baywatch” movie will hit the theatres on May 19, 2017.

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Chennai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 18:56

By: IANS | Chennai | Published:April 22, 2016 6:56 pm

Bobby Simhaa and Reshmi Menon’s wedding was attended by the families of the bride and groom, besides some close friends.

National Award-winning actor Bobby Simhaa and actress Reshmi Menon entered into wedlock in Tirupathi on Friday.

According to a source close to the couple, the wedding was attended by the families of the bride and groom, besides some close friends.

“Besides the families of Bobby and Reshmi, filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj and producer Elred Kumar were present at the wedding,” the source told IANS.

The couple, who fell in love on the sets of last year Tamil film “Urumeen”, will have their wedding reception here on Sunday.

Bobby made his acting debut with 2012 Tamil film “Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi”, won the National Award for his performance in the critically acclaimed 2014 film “Jigarthanda”.

Reshmi has starred in Tamil films such as “Burma”, “Maya” and “Kirumi”.

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Last night, when the news broke that Prince, he of the legendary monikers and equally brilliant songs, had passed away at 57, and was joining David Bowie somewhere in a tin can far above the world, there was only one thing to do — play Purple Rain full blast.

Sure, there are tonnes of other songs by “The Purple One” — I Wanna Be Your Lover, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, Cream, Kiss to name a few — that broke the mould when they were released, but it his title track from Purple Rain, his debut film in 1984, that may help his fans begin to make sense of this irrevocable loss. (Read: Prince dies at 57, here are the Top 10 songs of the pop superstar)

That The New Yorker magazine has announced the cover of its forthcoming issue, an artistic representation of Purple Rain, ahead of publication, goes to show that you can’t remember of one of rock music’s most original musicians and not think of his iconic song that continues to defy easy catergorisation.

This June 7, 1984 photo, Prince performs in Minneapolis. (Source: AP)

The original track for the rock musical drama was about 11 minutes; Prince would perform a four-minute version for his live shows. Legend has it that Prince initially asked Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac to write the lyrics. “It was so overwhelming, that 10-minute track… I listened to it and I just got scared,” she said later in an interview. “I called him back and said, ‘I can’t do it. I wish I could. It’s too much for me.’” (Photos Purple Rain Fades To Black: Pop Icon Prince Dies At 57)

You can’t blame her. The cine-version of Purple Rain begins with a lone guitar, quickly followed by drums accompanied by an organ, evoking images of the Church (Prince was a devout Christian), of retribution and redemption. Three verses, each one about his character, The Kid’s relationships with his family, girlfriend and band members, build up to a emotionally-charged guitar solo that cemented Prince’s status as one of the world’s greatest guitar players of all time. He took elements from gospel music, pop and rock and served up a rock power-ballad that became his signature tune.

In this 1980 file photo Prince performs in downtown Minneapolis. (Source: AP)

Purple Rain is perhaps also the key to understanding a man who created his own monikers and labels because the existing terms of engagement had become increasingly insufficient to contain his genius.

By the time Purple Rain hit the screens in July 1984, smack in the middle of America’s AIDS crisis in the 1980s, it didn’t matter whether Prince was a man or a woman, gay or straight. A petite man, he dressed flamboyantly, or not at all; his band, The Revolution, featured Wendy and Lisa, women guitarists, pianists and co-songwriters, in addition to backing vocalists and dancers; in 1993, when he changed his name to a symbol, it was a combination of signs for male and female. When he mixed genres, tangling up soul and funk and rock, jazz and pop, he created desire, and a way of being free.

If Bowie was a chameleon, Prince was an enigma. Listen to the way he sings Purple Rain — his voice low and almost-gravelly in the verses before he reaches the end of the chorus, and follows it up with a series of gravity-defying notes — a plea, a prayer. Just the way the track incorporates and enmeshes multiple genres, bypassing brackets, similarly, the vocal arrangement of this song toys with sexuality — Prince’s falsetto chides you for reducing music to gender binaries.

In this December 25, 1984 photo, Prince performs at St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minn. (Source: AP)

But then he shakes you up with that gut-ripping guitar solo. In live performances over the years, one can see the elaborate designs of the neck and fretboard of Prince’s electric guitar, now a phallic object thrust high into the air as the song reaches its climax. There is more than one way to be a man and a woman, and it doesn’t matter as long as it’s your own way, he seems to say.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 18:23

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 6:23 pm

Actor Meer Ali says he likes to watch the TV series “Game of Thrones”. (Source: Facebook)

Actor Meer Ali, who plays Jaydev Sinha in TV show “Dahleez”, says he likes to watch American fantasy drama TV series “Game of Thrones” and has got a lot of merchandise inspired by the show at his home.

“I love watching ‘Game of Thrones’. Last year, a friend of mine insisted that I watch this show. I took my time but once I started watching it, I was totally hooked on to it,” Meer said in a statement.

“I have a lot of ‘Game Of Thrones’ merchandise at home. From posters to action figures to a collection of their theme songs by various artists. I love the way the show is written and the way everything is connected,” he added.

Set in the political and legal world of Delhi, “Dahleez” showcases the love story of Adarsh (Harshad Arora) and Swadheent (Tridha Choudhury).

The show is aired on Star Plus.

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By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 5:36 pm

Cate Blanchett doesn’t want to have any more children with her husband Andrew Upton.

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett doesn’t want to have any more children with her husband Andrew Upton because they don’t have enough space.

The 46-year-old actress and theatre director husband have three sons, Dashiell, 14, Roman, 11, and seven-year-old Ignatius and they adopted baby Edith last year.

Though the whole family dote on the new addition, they won’t be extending their family any further, reported OK! magazine.

Asked if she will adopt again, Blanchett said: “No, I don’t think we have any more rooms left in our house.

“We’re surprised by how quickly our boys have accepted our little girl. They treat her like one of the family and that’s really been beautiful for us to see.”

The “Knight of Cups” actress loves the “chaos” of having a big family.

“It’s chaos. I wouldn’t know how to describe it differently, but children are a marvellous form of chaos.”

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By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 4:58 pm

Meghan Trainor’s ultimate crush is Leonardo DiCaprio but she wouldn’t mind dating Drake and Michael B Jordan. (Source: Reuters)

Singer Meghan Trainor’s ultimate crush is Leonardo DiCaprio but she wouldn’t mind dating Drake and Michael B Jordan.

The 22-year-old “No” singer has admitted it’s one of her ultimate “goals” in life to romance the 44-year-old hunk.

Taking part in a game of Celebrity Who’d You Rather? on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, Meghan said, “Leo! Leo’s goals, every day.”

Meghan recently revealed that her mother Kelli has told her that she can only date a movie star.

“I haven’t had a relationship since I was 18. I’m very down for it I just haven’t met the right guy. My mum said, ‘You’ve got to date a movie star or something.”

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Shaleen Malhotra, who took the first step towards fame as a police officer in TV show “Arjun”, will be again seen in the uniform in “Yeh Hai Aashiqui”. And the TV actor says he hopes his fans are happy to see him in that avatar again.

The actor will be essaying the role of a police inspector in an upcoming episode of “Yeh Hai Aashiqui”, which is aired on bindass channel.

In the episode, he will be seen on a mission to bring back the village head’s daughter who has eloped with her lover.

“I have portrayed the role of a cop in the past, but the character of Rajveer intrigued me since it has many layers to it.”

“From being a stern inspector, to a caring brother, to eventually finding his true love, the journey of Rajveer has been a fulfilling experience for me as an actor. I am sure my fans will be happy to see me back on screen, especially in a show like ‘Yeh Hai Aashiqui’,” Shaleen said in a statement.

Shaleen will seen opposite Nisha Nagpal who will be essaying the role of Mahi. The episode will air on April 25.

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By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 4:45 pm

Tiger Shroff, known for his dancing skills in Bollywood, shook a leg on the dance reality show “So You Think You Can Dance ‘Ab India Ki Baari’”, where he came to promote his forthcoming film “Baaghi”.

Actor Tiger Shroff, known for his dancing skills in Bollywood, shook a leg on the dance reality show “So You Think You Can Dance ‘Ab India Ki Baari’”, where he came to promote his forthcoming film “Baaghi”.

Tiger impressed everyone with his dance moves and “Street” style dancing on the set of the show where he was joined by “Baaghi” director Sabbir Khan.

“I am very happy and excited that the biggest dance platform is now all set to foray in India. The Indian version has attracted some great dance talent and I really enjoyed shaking leg with the participants,” Tiger said in a statement.

The show, an Indian version of internationally acclaimed American reality format “So You Think You Can Dance”, features actress Madhuri Dixit, choreographers Terence Lewis and Bosco Martis as judges.

“So You Think You Can Dance ‘Ab India Ki Baari’” will be aired on &TV starting April 24.

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TV actress Sara Khan is all set to join the cast of the historical comedy show ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’ playing the role of female protagonist, Shehla Bano. The TV show will see the actress in a never before seen avatar.

Controversy’s favorite child, Sara will yet again come across as a mysterious lady who mesmerises everyone with her charm.

The Sasural Simar Ka actress will be seen playing a calm, bold and progressive lady, Shehla Bano, who has moved from Baghdad to India and is looking for a place to work. Her character aims to climb the political ladder, leaving no stone unturned.

In her debut episode on the show, Shehla Bano, beauty with brains will impress Badhshah Akbar with her problem solving skills and will be appointed as a courtesan. Shehla Bano with her charming ways will win the hearts of each and every member of the kingdom, but will be soon shown to have an ulterior motive. From a pleasant, composed girl who becomes an ally to Akbar and Birbal, the girl holds a lot of mysteries in her character.

Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal will be aired from April 25 onwards, Monday to Friday at 7:00 PM on BIG Magic.

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Naseeruddin Shah has once again nailed it with his performance in the fresh released trailer of Waiting in which he is seen with Kalki Koechlin. The two, who have come together for Waiting, are drawn close by same fate and what happens later is a pleasure to watch.

The trailer begins with Naseeruddin walking into the hospital and greeting his wife who lies on a bed unresponsive as she had met with an accident. In the same hospital in Kalki Koechlin, who has tears up to the brim if her eyes each time the camera focuses on her. She sits beside her husband, who lays on a bed in the hospital room.

It is until she meets Naseeruddin that she starts enjoying time with him, begins eating and goes out shopping with him. The two drawn close by pain begin to share happiness while waiting for their spouses to get better.

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It is optimism that bonds the two, who play the roles of Shiv and Tara respectively. While Shiv has been married for 40 long years and didn’t have a child by choice, Tara has a huge fan following on Twitter and is yet lonely since no one showed up to see her husband.

Directed by Anu Menon, the film also stars Rajat Kapoor, Sushasini Maniratnam and Arjun Mathur. It will release on May 27.

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Miditech’s “Undercover Asia: Girls for Sale” has won a bronze world medal at the New York Festivals World’s Best Film & TV Awards in the Social Issues category.

“Undercover Asia: Girls for Sale” talks about anti trafficking activist Rishi Kant’s search for two minor girls, who have been abducted.

“This is one of India’s dirty secrets (as reported in the Verma Commission Report). We wanted to tell this story in a way that it gets under you skin and so decided to meet anguished parents whose daughters have gone missing,” Pria Somiah, executive producer of the film said in a statement.

Somiah feels the problem is rampant and needs to be addressed seriously.

“We then follow the search for these girls by Rishi Kant founder of Shakti Vahini, a human rights group that works on rescue. The problem is very rampant and growing. The demand comes from within India, for prostitution, for sex brides, for domestic help. This is currently hugely under-reported.”

“Girls for Sale” also explores the brothels, placement agencies and homes to see the horrors that these young girls were subjected to.

Radhika Chandrasekhar, the director of the documentary, said, “Making this film was a harsh reality check for the entire crew. We lived through the agonies of each of the children – the sexual abuse most went through, the rescue and escape attempts, the rebuilding of a life.”

In 2014, Miditech’s “Silent Screams” won three awards at the New York Festivals.

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Dancer turned actress Lauren Gottlieb, who rose to fame with Remo D’Souza’s dance franchise ABCD, has recently taken to binge on watching films starring the evergreen Madhubala.

Lauren had managed to impress the audience with her debut film and has been featured in many movies since then. She moved to Mumbai to be a part of the Hindi film industry and has been working hard learning and mastering the Hindi language.

Lauren is also trying to improve her acting skills. And for this, she has been watching Madhubala’s movies.

Lauren wanted to know more of the actress’ work and through a friends help, she put together the material of all of Madhubala’s classics and she is deeply inspired by her grace on screen and the charisma Madhubala had.

“I briefly know about Madhubala and always had heard immensely great things of her. I recently took to knowing more about her and collated all her movies. I’m since then obsessed with watching her movies. Her grace and screen presence is a rare combination and I absolutely look upto her,” Lauren Gottlieb said.

Lauren, who was once a contestant on the celebrity-based dance show “Jhalak Dhikla Jaa”, will now be seen as a judge on the show.

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Veteran Telugu actor Balakrishna, son of TDP founder late N T Rama Rao, today began the shoot of his 100th film “Gautamiputra Satakarni”, which is based on the life of the Andhra ruler who is said to have ruled over, mainly vast parts of southern India.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, actor-turned-politician and former Union Minister Chiranjeevi, top Telugu hero Venkatesh and a host of prominent personalities from the world of film and politics attended the ‘Muhurtham’ event of the film here.

Rao, who was a TDP leader before starting the separate Telangana agitation with his party TRS in 2001, hailed the decision of Balakrishna to be part of the film on Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Gautamiputra Satakarni was a great personality who initiated a new era (known as Satavahana Saka to celebrate his victory), Rao said.

Describing himself as a fan of late NTR, he expressed confidence that the 100th film of Balakrishna would run for 200 days.

NTR was a great son of Telugu race who brought an independent identity to Telugu who were till then often described as ‘Madrasis’, the Chief Minister said.

He also wished to be among the first to watch the film ‘Gautamiputra Satakarni’ upon its completion.

Noting that some misinformation was recently carried out when the Telangana recently government decided to erect a 125-ft statue of Ambedkar at the NTR gardens in Hyderabad, Rao said the NTR gardens, where the ‘Samadhi’ of the late Chief Minister was situated, would continued to be like that forever.

The film is helmed by young director Krish.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 4:08 pm

Purab Kohli is currently in Italy to shoot the second season of his international TV series Sense8.

Purab Kohli is currently in Italy to shoot the second season of his international TV series Sense8.

The actor said, “We have just finished our Bombay schedule for Sense8 and with just enough time to gather our bearings and pack our bags we are now in Italy for the second leg. I love the Amalfy coast and spent 2 beautiful weeks there in 2009. Back then I never thought I would be shooting there one day.”

Last year Purab shot the first season of the show in India. This time, he will play a bigger role and shoot in 4 different countries.

His next project is a TV show by director Nikhil Advani.

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HBO has announced that the hit fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” will be officially renewed for a seventh season, ahead of the premiere of its  sixth series.

The Season six credits include Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen, Diana Rigg, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Jonathan Pryce, reported Ace Showbiz.

“I think we’re down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We’re heading into the final lap,” Benioff said.

“That’s the guess, though nothing is yet set in stone, but that’s what we’re looking at.”

The season six of “Game of Thrones” will air in India on April 26.

HBO has also renewed “Veep” and “Silicon Valley”, ahead of their fifth and third season premiere respectively. The renewals bring “Veep” into its sixth season and “Silicon Valley” into its fourth season.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/game-of-thrones-renewed-for-season-75666Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-7480.jpg?w=450‘Game of Thrones’ renewed for season 7Written by Shalini Langer | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 3:46 pm The Hunstman: Winter’s War movie review: So why should one watch Winter’s War? One wishes one could say for its star cast, impressive as it is. However, if the dazzling, imposing Theron is missing but for a few minutes of snarling venom at the end, the others are, to say the least, far from fairy-like.

What’s a mirror if not a mirror? What’s a prequel if also a sequel? What’s a Snow White story if not a Snow White? What’s a Winter’s War if not one decent battle?

And those are just few of the things wrong with this successor to Snow White and the Huntsman of 2012, which starts decades before that film’s beginning, and ends seven years (yes, that precise) after its end. Worse, The Huntsman: Winter’s War reminds you of at least three, far superior films. A golden round thing that hypnotises and hisses? Lord of the Rings. A magical forest with bright, other-wordly creatures? Avatar. Two sisters one of whom goes into depression, freezes everything she wants, and hides away in an ice castle? That, of course, would be Frozen.

So why should one watch Winter’s War? One wishes one could say for its star cast, impressive as it is. However, if the dazzling, imposing Theron is missing but for a few minutes of snarling venom at the end, the others are, to say the least, far from fairy-like. Blunt, a fine actress as she is, alternates between grieving eyes and cold stare, weighed down by overladen costumes that are, always, grey and metallic, often with strings of chains. It’s also unclear what exactly is her mission. As Queen Freya, sister to Theron’s Queen Ravenna, she starts off mourning for the loss of her daughter, and proceeds to set up a kingdom by acquiring lands from where she brings children back to turn into soldiers.

And then there are Hemsworth and Chastain, Freya’s best soldiers, providing the romantic angle (for lack of a Snow White). Both are too old to play the love-sick couple the film wants them to be, but Hemsworth has the twinkly eyes to pass off as at least someone young at heart. There is scarcely any chemistry to rescue the two either, even though Winter’s War hopelessly tries to set off a few sparks with a needless tiff.

In fact, the only ones to impress are the little men, and women, of the film. The dwarves, as played by Frost, Brydon, Smith and Roach, are warm, genuine, sarcastic, ironic, and even, more romantic.

If only they were more intelligible. Among the many inconsistent accents on offer is Scottish, and Hemsworth has his way with mangling it towards incomprehension.

In the film’s own words, delivered by a very, very grim Liam Neeson, “Some fairy tales do come true… but they never really end.”

Even at the cost of calling this a fairy tale, this one should.

Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Starring Emily Blunt, Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith, Alexandra Roach
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TV star Sharon Osbourne has revealed she is bisexual.

The 63-year-old star made the revelation during her US daytime show “The Talk” and said she is attracted to both men and women and “extremely” curious about what a relationship with a member of the same sex would be like, reported Female First.

When her co-host revealed she had urges to touch women, Sharon said “there is nothing wrong with that” and said, “I always think everybody is gay – so am I. I am not a little bit gay, I am extremely interested in the fact of what I missed out on.”

But the star, who has three children, daughters Aimee, Kelly and a son, Jack, with her husband of 33 years Ozzy Osbourne, shut down the possibility of ever exploring her bisexual side.

“It is too late now.”

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Actor Chetanya Adib, best known for his roles in shows like “Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar” and “Balika Vadhu”, will next be seen playing Jatayu’s character in popular mythological show “Siya Ke Ram”.

Jatayu was a vulture in Ramayana who helped Lord Ram and Lakshman in finding Sita and to fight with Ravan.

“This is my mythological debut and I couldn’t have asked for a better role than Jatayu to begin with,” Chetanya said in a statement.

Explaining Jatayu’s role in Ramayana, Chetanya said: “All people know is that Jatayu met Ram when Ravan kidnapped Sita but what they don’t know is that Jatayu knew Raja Dashrath and his four sons ever since they were learning the art of dhanurvidya (archery) at Guru Vashisht’s Ashram.”

“When they’re in the jungle, he finds Ram, Sita and Lakshman in Panchvati. Jatayu thinks it’s the demons in changed avatar and attacks. Ram and Lakshman fight with him and in the process get to know that Jatayu used to be their father’s friend.”

“Jatayu inquires about Dashrath and tells them about his friendship. Jatayu then leaves from there, promising the trio that he shall always help them if need arises and he is always there for them. Later on, as everyone knows he is the one who tells Ram that Sita has been abducted by Ravan.”

“Siya Ke Ram” is a unique representation of Ramayana from Sita’s perspective.

Aired on Star Plus, the show features actors Ashish Sharma and Madirakshi as Ram and Sita.

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By: PTI | London | Published:April 22, 2016 3:23 pm

Iggy Azalea has discovered that her ancestry is a mix of Scandinavian and Asian.

Rapper Iggy Azalea has discovered that her ancestry is a mix of Scandinavian and Asian.

The 25-year-old “Pretty Girls” hitmaker took to Twitter to reveal she had received the results from her DNA analysis, reported Femalefirst.

I got my DNA analysis back and they told me I like salty snacks more than sweets. It’s actually true.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) April 20, 2016

They also told me my ancestry is a mix of Scandinavian, Asian and awesomeadian

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) April 20, 2016

She wrote: “I got my DNA analysis back and they told me I like salty snacks more than sweets. It’s actually true. They also told me my ancestry is a mix of Scandinavian, Asian and awesomeadian (sic).”

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“Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke is sure she doesn’t want to return as Sarah Connor for the next installments in the “Terminator” franchise.

The British actress, who appeared alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the latest installment titled “Terminator Genisys”, gave a straight “no” when asked if she would reprise her role as Sarah Connor in its follow-ups, reported Aceshowbiz.

“No. Can I say that? It’s okay. No. Uh-uh,” the 29-year-old star said in a chat with Coming Soon.

“But I have some very different roles coming up.” One of the roles she’s talking about is the lead in “Me Before You”.

“I read the book and it was just the most beautiful thing I had ever read,” she said of Jojo Moyes’ novel on which the romantic drama is based.

“Genisys”, which also starred Jason Clarke and Jai Courtney, was planned as the first of a trilogy of new “Terminator” movies.

The big-budget 2015 film received a lot of negative reviews and was a commercial flop as it earned less than USD 100 in North America, though it did perform well in some other countries like China.

Fans assumed the trilogy was cancelled after Paramount removed the next “Genysis” films from their release schedule. The sequel’s original May 19, 2017 slot is occupied by the “Baywatch” movie. The third film’s 2019 release date remains empty.

Schwarzenegger, however, is pretty optimistic the next films will still happen. While discussing the franchise’s future in an interview a few weeks ago, he said, “I am looking forward to it, absolutely.”

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Singer Tom Parker says would love for his The Wanted bandmates to reform at his wedding next year.

The 27-year-old singer is hoping his bandmates Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran, will do him the honour of singing with him on his big day, just like old times, when he marries his fiancee Kelsey Hardwick, reported Femalefirst.

Speaking about the band – which announced they would take an extended hiatus in 2014 – he said, “I would love them to be my ushers or sing. I would like us to reform for a couple of songs on my wedding day and do a couple of numbers and then maybe four of them could sing the first dance.”

The star, who embarked on a solo music career whilst competing on TV show “The Jump”, will enlist his close friend Jay, who won last year’s “Strictly Come Dancing”, to choreograph his first dance.

“I think he will do it, he will help us, he needs to help me because I’m bad at dancing.”

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By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 3:04 pm

Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams and Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams are working on a biopic about their record label.

Cash Money Records founders Bryan ‘Birdman’ Williams and Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams are working on a biopic about their record label.

The hip hop moguls have revealed they started working on a script for the project after watching last year’s N.W.A. biopic “Straight Outta Compton”, reported ABC News.

“My brother told me… everything we’ve ever did (sic) – and I got 20 plus years selling records – nothing we ever did is worth more than that script,” Birdman said.

“I’m excited about the script. That’s something I really want to do. I think that Dr. Dre and Ice Cube are geniuses for what they have done and accomplished (with Straight Outta Compton). For them to do that (movie) and to make it trend-setting, they opened doors for us, and I think that what we have is way more special because we’re in modern times.”

Cash Money Records, Inc. was founded in 1991 and has housed many leading rap artists, including Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake. Birdman promises the biopic will delve into the company’s rich history.

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Written by Sonup Sahadevan | Mumbai | Updated: April 22, 2016 3:57 pm

The Hrithik Roshan-Kangana Ranaut saga is getting murkier with every passing day.

The Hrithik-Kangana saga is getting murkier with every passing day. For the moment it is the alleged email exchanges from Kangana to Hrithik that is rounds in the media. Kangana’s lawyer Rizwan Siddiquee, however, in a statement has made it clear that as per the actress her accounts were being continuously being hacked by Hrithik Roshan.

In his statement, Adv. Rizwan writes, “My client Ms. Kangana Ranaut has alleged that Mr. Hrithik Roshan was continuously hacking her email accounts due to which she was forced to shut and abandon her two primary email accounts more than 8 months ago. These allegations was also contained in my counter notice cum reply dated 1st March 2016, to which Hrithik has still not replied to despite lapse of more than fifty (50 days).”

Rizwan further writes, “It is a matter of record that Hrithik filed his FIR only on the 5th of March 2016 i.e. after my client claimed that her emails were hacked. It is therefore apparent that the emails that Hrithik is referring to or relying upon, in all probabilities is not genuine at all and could largely be fabricated. In any event my client is bold enough to admit and accept the emails which were genuinely communicated to Hrithik on his correct email id, only once she verifies the contents of the same. Until such verification and acceptance on the part of my client, any emails circulated by Hrithik to the media in an effort to tarnish my client’s name and image or to put pressure on her and/or to outrage her modesty should be treated as fabricated. Hrithik needs to understand that by circulating such unreliable emails or by asking my client to relinquish all her legal rights and liberties and quietly record her statement with the Police without asking any questions, proves the extent of his desperation and nothing else. If he really wants to clear his public image then he should answer all questions publicly and not keep quiet on the main subject matter of his Notice. Such acts of deviation or putting pressure will not work with my client. His acts of commissions and omissions have proved it all, so far. Hope better sense prevails before it is too late.”

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Los Angeles Published:Apr 22, 2016, 14:05

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 2:05 pm

Dunham, 29, was rushed into hospital after an ovarian cyst rupture last month but she insists she is doing much better now and is fighting her battle with endometriosis

“Girls” star Lena Dunham says she has been treating herself like a “delicate flower” as she recovers from surgery last month.

Dunham, 29, was rushed into hospital after an ovarian cyst rupture last month but she insists she is doing much better now and is fighting her battle with endometriosis, reported People magazine.

“I feel great. I feel really alive. I feel the general itchiness and strangeness that I always feel when I get dressed up for an event. But that’s all.

“I got much more rest time than the average woman with endo would probably be permitted, considering my job. I have been treating myself like a delicate, delicate flower,” Dunham said.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 22, 2016 10:12 pm

Salman Khan is in Muzaffarnagar, UP to shoot for his upcoming movie Sultan. The actor was spotted at various places in the city riding a scooter. (Source: Twitter)

Salman Khan is in Muzaffarnagar, UP to shoot for his upcoming movie Sultan. The actor was spotted at various places in the city riding a scooter. The passerbys and pedestrians on the roads were amazed at seeing him riding a scooter like a common man. Crowds had gathered to get a glimpse fo him while the police did their work at managing the huge crowds. (Read: Ali Abbas Zafar shoots Salman Khan starrer ‘Sultan’; at Jama Masjid)

Pictures of the superstar have started doing the rounds of Twitter, wherein he is seen sitting on a blue coloured scooter. He is wearing a check shirt with a green sweater.

Salman, who will play a wrestler in the film, is in the city sans his leading lady Anushka Sharma.

Pictures of Salman were shared on twitter by Salman Khan’s fan club.

#SalmanKhan riding a scooter on the sets of #Sultan! pic.twitter.com/OJ77zFsLmy

— Salman Khan Fan Club (@BSKFanClub) April 21, 2016

Earlier the director of the film Ali Abbas Zafar was shooting for the film with the actor at Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Salman is guarded by as many as 1000 policemen at the shooting locations in Muzaffarnagar.

The actor will be seen romancing Anushka Sharma in this film for the first time. The movie will hit screens this Eid.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/salman-khan-rides-a-scooter-in-muzaffarnagar-while-people-watch-see-pic5676Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/salmankhan-sultanscooter480.jpg?w=450Salman Khan rides a scooter in Muzaffarnagar while people watch, see picWritten by Shubhra Gupta | New Delhi | Updated: April 22, 2016 2:20 pm Laal Rang movie review: Randeep Hooda starrer is meant to be based on two `real life’ incidents, but it doesn’t tell us which.

There will be blood. In a film about blood banks, donors and stealers, and greedy smugglers, of course there are rivers of the good red stuff : you can’t get away from it. You also can’t get over the feeling of abject waste when a good subject is bled so much that lifelessness results.

Rajesh ( Oberoi) hooks up with Shankar ( Hooda) to become part of a ‘khooni’ cartel : when there is more demand, and the supply is short, ready cash becomes the lubricant to stealthily shift packets of life-saving blood from point A to point B.

The setting is Karnal, Haryana. And ‘Laal Rang’ never lets us forget it. Hooda is a true-blue Jat and can and does sound authentic. The other characters too look very much a part of the scene, including the Saharanpur girl Poonam whose experiments with the Ingliss language are hilarious. There’s an overdone ‘sadhu’, who is interesting up to a point, and a shifty, blonde-haired carrier who I wanted to see more of. But when you hear a spate of Haryanvi accents being chewed non-stop for two hours, it starts coming out of your ears.

Especially because, after setting the scene – the nexus between the carriers and the suppliers, the lusty hospital administrator in charge of registers, the randy stealer of the ‘laal rang’, the girls who are to be sighed over, the men who are to be fixed in order to keep the traffic smooth— the film takes a dive, flounders, and stills.

The film is meant to be based on two `real life’ incidents, but it doesn’t tell us which. What we get, to begin with, is a scary inside view of the kind of skullduggery that goes on between places and people who are meant to be engaged in saving our lives, and are instead, busy lining their pockets, criminally indifferent to the dangers they pose.

Then it boils down to the usual cat-and-mouse game between a diligent cop ( Duggal) and the blood robbers. And Hooda—an actor who is always watchable, especially when he is strutting the walk– loses yet another opportunity to break out of the long run of indifferent films he’s been stuck in.
Director: Syed Ahmad Afzal
Star cast: Randeep Hooda, Akshay Oberoi, Pia Bajpai, Rajniesh Duggal

One and a half stars.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/laal-rang-movie-review-randeep-hooda-is-a-true-blue-jat-and-can-and-does-sound-authentic5677Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/laal-rang-randeep-hooda-480.jpg?w=450Laal Rang movie review: Randeep Hooda is a true-blue Jat and can and does sound authenticBy: PTI | Mumbai | Updated: April 22, 2016 2:53 pm “Let’s not get confused in this war of words. We will prove that our client Hrithik Roshan has had no relationship with Kangana Ranaut. We have presented solid evidences of this nature to the investigating authorities,” Hrithik’s lawyers said in a statement.

The ongoing war of words between Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut shows no sign of abating with the “Krrish” star’s legal team claiming they have “solid evidences” to prove that the actor has had no relationship with the “Queen” star.

They claim they have already presented all the facts to the authorities.

Also read: Hrithik Roshan was allegedly hacking Kangana Ranaut’s email accounts, says Kangana’s lawyer

“Let’s not get confused in this war of words. We will prove that our client Hrithik Roshan has had no relationship with Kangana Ranaut. We have presented solid evidences of this nature to the investigating authorities,” Hrithik’s lawyers said in a statement.

Also read: Not interested in fighting with Kangana Ranaut: Hrithik Roshan’s lawyers 

“They (Kangana’s team) should present any credible evidence if they have to those who are authorised to investigate this matter.

“We are not interested in playing the game of notices and counter notices, we are only pursuing this to bring out the correct facts and that will happen through bonafide investigation,” Hrithik’s lawyers said, claiming the case is “not about man vs woman, powerful vs weak, it’s about lie vs truth.”

What started as a complaint against an alleged imposter by Hrithik has turned into an ugly public and legal battle between the two stars, with both coming up with allegations and counter-allegations against each other every other day.

Kangana’s lawyer yesterday said that his client has set April 30 as the date to give her statement as a witness in the alleged imposter case, filed by Hrithik.

29-year-old Kangana and Hrithik, 42, have been at loggerheads since the Queen star appeared to refer to the actor as her ‘silly ex’ in an interview.

Hrithik, who was the first to send the legal notice to Kangana, has demanded that she apologise in a press conference publicly and clear the air about their alleged affair which he firmly refutes.

Kangana replied by sending a counter-notice to the actor and alleging him of ‘slut-shaming’ her by circulating private mails and photos.

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All that Bittu wanted was to become the next singing star of the country, the next Indian Idol. A tiny part of the film script, Bittu’s character in the 2009 film Delhi 6, aptly depicted the impact, albeit brief, of music reality show, Indian Idol, on pop culture. The series was an off-shoot of its American parent, American Idol which has ended its 15-year-old run this month.

Irrespective of the OTT drama, and some truly average talent, American Idol deserves a farewell note. It democratized the music industry by introducing public voting to pick winners, it gave a new lease of life to forgotten celebrities by making them judges and mentors, and added some fantastic artistes to our playlists (Carrie Underwood, Philip Phillips, Chris Daughtry and Kelly Clarkson). Best of all, American Idol gave the internet meme-worthy Simon Cowell. A game-changer, the show represented a new era of American TV, one that claimed to present reality, albeit peppered generously with fiction. And of course, it gave us Ryan Seacrest, the host.

With this show, the entertainment industry found a new genre – talent reality show – and spawned other shows such as The X Factor and The Voice, to name just two. None of them were as loved or hated as American Idol .

Back home too, Indian Idol gave wings to the dreams of the middle-class. After all, here was a show being judged by the Anu Maliks and Sonu Nigams of the industry, one where your audience (neighbourhood, family, friends, city and state) marked your performance, one that gave you enough time on the small screen to bawl about the struggles and joys of life. The first season in 2004-05 was a major success, with families glued to their TV sets at night, waiting to hear Abhijeet Sawant, Rahul Vaidya and Amit Tandon – young boys with golden voices, big dreams and tragic back stories.

It’s useful to remember that this was not the first reality show that catapulted to such success. After all, who can forget Sa Re Ga Ma Pa? Then there was Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) However, what Indian Idol graciously permitted and encouraged were untrained singers, people who ride a truck for a living or a mother in a Mumbai chawl too busy to take lessons but gifted with a voice that could make it to Indian Idol.

It was also the first to give viewers the back story – one they could relate to or sympathise with before KBC and others did it. Indian Idol was the break we needed from Ekta Kapoor’s kitchen politics. It was also the perfect vehicle to build on the success of KBC given Indians magnificent obsession with Bollywood.

With the success of Indian Idol, the industry had found a winning formula, mirroring the impact of the show in the US. Every channel got itself a pair of judges, a new set, same old glitzy garments, tear-jerker stories and wannabe singers and performers from across India. There was Super Singer, Voice of India, Bathroom Singer, Bharat ki Shaan- Singing Superstar, Chhote Miyan, Chhote Ustaad, Fame Gurukul, Fame X, Jjhoom India, K for Kishore and Music ka Maha Muqqabla, apart from the very recent The Stage.

Apart from Sawant, who was under spotlight for a little while, and Meiyang Chang who pops up now and then on the big and small screens, Indian Idol and its contemporary music reality shows gave us very little in terms of long-lasting talent. In the US, American Idol lasted 15 seasons, while here, we stopped at six.

In the US, it heralded a new era in TV, here it became just one of many: did we even notice when Indian Idol died?

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/american-idol-and-its-desi-legacy5679Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/americanidolf480.jpg?w=450American Idol and its desi legacyBy: PTI | Mumbai | Updated: April 22, 2016 10:13 pm “If they (kids) want to act, I would be very proud as it’s my line of work and we will have something to chat about. When I came here, I got into theatre, did television and then I got into films. I have strangely studied for 10 years before becoming a film star,” Shah Rukh Khan said.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan wants his children, Aryan and Suhana to complete their education first and then have a career in showbiz.

“I am a big believer in education, so they (his kids) have to finish studying first. My son will graduate. He has finished his 12th and he will have four years of college. My daughter is in school, she has two years of school and four years of college. The minimum requirement is to graduate,” Shah Rukh told PTI in an interview.

“If you have an undying passion for films then get into it, not because you are good looking or Shah Rukh Khan’s kids or because I am an actor so they also have to be one. These are wrong reasons (to enter films),” the “Dilwale” star said.

SRK’s friend and frequent collaborator Karan Johar has often said that he would launch Aryan, but the actor says if his children choose to pursue acting then they should do something that will take the Indian cinema forward.

“If they (kids) want to act, I would be very proud as it’s my line of work and we will have something to chat about. When I came here, I got into theatre, did television and then I got into films. I have strangely studied for 10 years before becoming a film star,” the 50-year-old actor said.

“They (kids) will also have to do the same thing; develop a passion, get educated and come back and do something that will take Indian cinema forward. Don’t come back or rely on it to take you forward. Indian cinema has helped your dad become a star, now it’s the duty of his family to take it forward.”

The father of three said he would be happy with the career choices his children will make, be it in films or anything else.

“People should say they are doing something new, something that Shah Rukh Khan did not know. At this point, my daughter is interested a lot (in films), my son is okay. If they develop passion for films, I will be happy and even if they don’t I will still be happy,” he said.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 13:10

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 1:10 pm

Kung Fu Panda 3 has struck gold at the Indian box office by raking in Rs.32 crore.

The third instalment in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise has struck gold at the Indian box office by raking in Rs.32 crore since its release in the country.

According to Fox Star Studios, “Kung Fu Panda 3”, which released in India on April 1, is the highest grossing animated film of all time in India.

“The film has recorded a whopping box office figure of Rs.32 crore in India so far. The film is unanimously cherished by not only kids but also by adults, making it one of the biggest family entertainers. It’s also the highest grosser of all times, making Po one of the most loved characters in India,” read a statement from Fox Star Studios.

Also read: Kung Fu Panda 3 review: Three and half stars

Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh, the film features the voices of Jack Black, Bryan Cranston and Dustin Hoffman.

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Actress Prachi Desai, who is essaying the role of Mohammad Azharuddin’s first wife Naureen in “Azhar”, says she met her in real life and their date turned out to be very emotional.

“I did meet Naureen. After all the assumptions and notions that I had heard about her, my perception completely changed for the better when I met her. It was very emotional to see her in reality. There was an instant connect with her, may be because of the script, the character I was playing,” Prachi told PTI.

The 27-year-old “Rock On” star was left inspired by some of the insights Naureen shared with her, even though she is a private person.

“In her personal capacity, she shared a lot of insights with me. She’s a very private person but there is so much respect and dignity I have for her. She is inspiring.”

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“Azhar” stars Emraan Hashmi in the titular role and also features Nargis Fakhri, Lara Dutta among others.

For the “Once Upon A Time In Mumbai” actress, it was “extremely” challenging to put a face to the name, as not much was known about Naureen.

“Naureen is a mystery. She was Azhar’s first love, wife, got married at an early age of 16 years but nobody knows much about her. It was extremely challenging to put a face to the name,” Prachi said.

“She saw Azhar excel in his career, she saw his growth from the start, from teenager to the early twenties. We know other details of his life but not about her,” she added.

To prepare for her role, Prachi relied on the research put by the film’s director, which included a lot of first had account of Naureen’s life.

“It was daunting a task. Since there was not much information.. We had to rely on other people’s notion about her. Those were first hand, but still notions. Initially I was worried on how will we go about it, but Tony and the team had done a fantastic research.”

The film is scheduled to release on May 13.

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Popular television actor Eijaz Khan, who plays a director in the popular show “Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai”, has taken inspiration from noted filmmakers Raj Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali to get into the skin of his character.

In the show “Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai” Eijaz plays a director named Vikrant Khanna.

“My character Vikrant Khanna is arrogant, successful and very unapologetic about the women in his life and in love with is work. Since the show has a musical backdrop, I am trying to bring in a little bit of Raj Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali,” Eijaz told PTI.

“In terms of mannerisms the show is based in the 80s and I look forward to Raj Kapoor and Shekhar Kapoor in context to my look. That’s the reason why I have chosen for a bearded look,” he said.

“Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai” is about two sisters and their bitter-sweet relationship that turns into rivalry. It revolves around siblings Kalyani and Ketki, for whom music means the world. They share a soulful bond but drift apart so much that the distances cannot be bridged.

Noted actresses Deepti Naval (Kalyani) and Zarina Wahab (Ketki) have been signed on to play the older generation of the singers while Amrita Rao and Aditi Vasudev respectively will play the younger generation part.

“The show clearly states that it’s a work of fiction. However every story is inspired by someone’s reality may it be the writer or the director and we should give creative people the credit they deserve,” Eijaz said.

In the show the “Kkavyanjali” actor is paired opposite the “Main Hoon Na” star.

“Working with Amrita is a very good experience since she is very sweet and grounded. We try to understand scenes together, which is very necessary for Eijaz and Amrita to play Vikrant and Kalyani,” he said.

“She never over does any emotion and is a very intelligent actress. When acting, she looks so innocent that even if the script demands aggression I am unable to do it and sympathise with the look on her face,” he added.

The Indian musical drama television series also starring Pallavi Joshi is aired on &TV.

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Direction is the next stop for Jodie Foster but the Hollywood star says she will never quit acting as it has been a part of her life since the age of three.

“I’m really excited about directing now and I think that’s my focus. But I’ll never stop acting. It’s something that I’ve done since I was three and it’s a way to express yourself that’s unlike anything else,” she said while promoting her directorial venture “Money Monster” at Cancun, Mexico.

A fast-paced financial thriller, starring A-listers Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Jack O’Connell in lead roles, the movie is being released by Sony Pictures Entertainment in India on May 13.

The actress, who won critical acclaim early in career with Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver”, considers the five decades she spent on the movie sets as her greatest cinema school.

Foster, 53, however, is not a huge fan of the celebrity culture.

“The part of it that I miss and the reason why I will continue acting is the part where somebody says ‘Action’ and then somebody says ‘Cut’… it’s everything from the beginning of the day to the end of the day.

“I’m not sure I miss the rest of it. I’m not sure I miss the celebrity culture. So, that’s always just a balance.
That’s just something that you have to weigh and balance. But I will always continue acting and I know that that will be a part of my life in the future, and certainly in the not too distant future. But directing is my focus right now,” she said.

Filmmaking has always interested Foster, who directed her very first feature film “Little Man Tate” in 1991, and followed it up with “Home for the Holidays” and “The Beaver”, besides directing episodes of hit TV shows “Orange Is The New Black” and “House Of Cards”.

The “Silence of the Lambs” star considers herself lucky to have had the chance to work in the “sixties, the seventies, the eighties, the nineties, the year two thousands and the year two thousand and ten.”

“…each one of those eras in some ways has been more interesting than the next, the seventies especially, the real golden age of American films, and I’m so proud to have been a part of that tradition in some small way. And it’s definitely informed my sensibility. I’m excited about change. I’m excited about how my work has changed and how it’s evolved,” Foster said.

The actress-filmmaker counts Scorsese, Robert Zemeckis, David Fincher, Lena Bertmueller and other filmmakers for being a huge influence in her career.

“I got to stare over the shoulders of some of the greatest filmmakers that we have, and I got to ask questions and really see people working at a really high level, and for that I will always be grateful. And I do feel like that informs my work and will continue to inform my work,” she said.

There has been a lot of noise about diversity in Hollywood and even though Foster agrees that women directors are still outnumbered by their male counterparts, she does not believe that the situation is that bad.

“…the film world is changing and there are more films being made by women than there ever has been before. That’s not really saying much, in the mainstream world. In the independent world, I think it’s changing a lot faster. It’s really the last bastion that needs to change in terms of diversity for women in Hollywood,” she said.

Comparing the current situation with her growing up years in Hollywood, Foster said there were hardly any women technicians when she started.

“… When I was growing up there were none. So, there were very few technicians that were women, in fact, there never was. There was sometimes a makeup artist and that was about it. I was always surrounded by a bunch of guys. But things have changed. Not so much for directors and that’s happening.”

With Hollywood A-listers and a major studio Sony Pictures behind “Money Monster” a lot is riding on Foster and the filmmaker hopes that the movie does well at the box office.

“… I think all of us are hoping that women aren’t seen as some sort of high risk category, that somehow, you know, hiring a woman director or bringing aboard a director or working with a woman director means that you’re taking some huge risk.

“It’s not any more of a risk than any other human being. And I think that the studios are finally understanding that,” she said.

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London Published:Apr 22, 2016, 12:07

By: PTI | London | Published:April 22, 2016 12:07 pm

Rapper Kanye West has reportedly been asking his wife Kim Kardashian West to have more children.

Rapper Kanye West has reportedly been asking his wife Kim Kardashian West to have more children.

The 38-year-old rapper already has daughter North, two, and four-month-old son Saint with his wife Kim Kardashian West but, although they agreed to stop at two kids, he’s keen to add to their brood and has been begging his pretty spouse, reported Female First.

While appearing in the final episode of “Kocktails with Khloe”, Khloe Kardashian asked her sister, “Do you want to have more kids?”.

Kim replied, “I said no way. I was so set on my two kids and how happy I was with my life the way that it is, but Kanye has been mentioning it every single day for the past 10 days. I’m like why is he doing this to me?!”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/kanye-west-wants-more-kids5685Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/kanye-west-kim-480.jpg?w=450Kanye West wants more kidsWritten by Shubhra Gupta | New Delhi | Updated: April 23, 2016 12:51 pm Nil Battey Sannata movie review: The film starring Swara Bhaskar has a strong message about how education can change your life. It does underline the message, but stays just short of being preachy or message-y. And leaves you with a warm glow.

The title is a fallen-into-disuse Hindi phrase. Nil means zero. Bata/ Battey is a word for division. And `sannata’ is, of course, silence. Or ‘shoonya’. Zero divided by zero is equal to? Yep. Zero.

‘Matric- fail’ Chanda Sahay (Swara Bhaskar), of course, calls it `jeero’. Because the ‘z’ is a sound you can expect, more or less, from those who went to schools where the Queen’s English is taught from the get go. What drives the film’s characters to use this flavourful, salty phrase is Chanda’s daughter Apeksha (Riya Shukla), or Apu, and her sullen reluctance to learn. Especially those pesky numbers.

Chanda works her fingers to the bone, in multiple menial-mechanical jobs, to put Apu through school. She wants big things for her only child, and said child is quite happy to occupy the back bench and get bad marks.

One of Chanda’s employers, a humane doctor (Ratna Pathak Shah) who sees Chanda as a human being, not just a work machine, helps create a situation in which mother and daughter end up getting some learning, both in a school setting and at home, both separately and together.

There are a few contrived scenes. Apu’s occasionally-overdone brashness gets her to speak rudely to her mother, and some of those lines feel like dialogues being delivered. Chanda describes herself as a ‘misrani’, a word that got me instantly nostalgic, but in her case it’s a misnomer : a ‘misrani’ is a woman who comes, cooks, leaves; Chanda is more an all-purpose housekeeper, and also works shifts in sweat-shops. And you can’t use the UP ‘misrani’ and Maharashtrian ‘bai’ interchangeably, which is what the film does. It’s a small thing, but in a film that relies on keeping things real, it jars, just a little. The colloquial ‘lalli’, used for a ‘little girl’ almost makes up for it. Almost.

Plus, if the film is set in Agra, we don’t really need to see the Taj Mahal in the backdrop. Just the flash of a famous monument can inject fatigue in a fresh film : it’s like showing us India Gate and the Red Fort in every Delhi film. No need. Not anymore.

But there’s such inherent sweetness in the premise, and the performances are so life-like that you forgive these tiny things. The interactions between the school-friends– especially the boy who loves maths, and teaches both mother and daughter to stop being scared by it—and the interplay between Bhaskar and Shah, who is on a roll these days, are all engaging.

Any parent can recognize this mix of feelings—loving their child to distraction, and climbing walls due to frustration, caused by the self-same child—both at the same time. Bhaskar does a good job of the bewilderment, annoyance and plain wordless affection that comes from a deep maternal place. The little girl is appropriately scrappy and needy. These two are the mainstay of the film. But the one who helps add a well-judged layer is the school principal, played by the reliably excellent Pankaj Tripathy.

‘Nil Battey Sannata’ has a strong message about how education can change your life. It does underline the message, but stays just short of being preachy or message-y. And leaves you with a warm glow.

Cast: Swara Bhaskar, Riya Shukla, Pankaj Tripathy, Ratna Pathak Shah
Director: Ashwini Iyer Tiwari

Three stars

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Los Angeles Published:Apr 22, 2016, 11:55

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 11:55 am

Emma Stone, Kate McKinnon and Jillian Bell are set to star in “Women in Business”.

Emma Stone, Kate McKinnon and Jillian Bell are set to star in “Women in Business”.

Twentieth Century Fox has just acquired the script to the upcoming comedy after winning a heated bidding war involving multiple studios.

“Women in Business” is written by up-and-coming writer Laura Steinel who is also credited as writer of Amazon’s series “Red Oaks”.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedy centers on “two competitive women who are sent on a business trip to Canada. There, they hire a third woman off Craigslist to act as their intern, which derails their trip.”

Stone, McKinnon and Bell are attached as the lead stars while “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” director Jake Szymanski is on board to helm the comedy.

Stone is fresh off completing the filming of “Battle of the Sexes” and will next star in Disney’s live-action “Cruella” in addition to reprising her voice role as Eep in “The Croods 2”.

McKinnon is the star of Paul Feig’s upcoming “Ghostbusters (2016)” reboot and also has a voice role in “Angry Birds”.

Bell made a breakthrough in “22 Jump Street” and is attached to star in “Office Christmas Party” opposite Jennifer Aniston.

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Los Angeles Published:Apr 22, 2016, 11:46

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 11:46 am

Robert Downey Jr is expected to reprise his Iron Man role in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”. (Source: Reuters)

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr is expected to reprise his Iron Man role in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”.

However, former “Batman” star Michael Keaton is no longer in talks to play the main baddie in the upcoming remake, reported Ace Showbiz.

Downey Jr will reprise his superhero role as Tony Stark or Iron Man.

He joins Tom Holland who is tapped to replace “The Amazing Spider-Man” star Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.

Meanwhile, Marisa Tomei is attached to play Aunt May.

The reboot is scheduled to arrive in North American theaters on July 7, 2017.

Jon Watts is directing the film and Zendaya Coleman is tapped to play the role of Michelle.

Marvel’s Kevin Feige will produce along with former Sony executive Amy Pascal.

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Hollywood star Will Smith says he was “stunned” to hear of Prince’s death as he spoke to the music icon just hours before his passing.

The news of the legendary artist’s death emerged on Thursday, and sheriff’s officials in Minnesota have since revealed the “1999” singer was found unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park compound.

Paramedics were called to the property and performed CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but the 57-year-old singer, who was briefly hospitalised for the flu last week, was subsequently pronounced dead.

Will, 47, has become the latest celebrity friend to share his heartbreak online.

“I am stunned and heartbroken. I just spoke with him last night. Today, Jada & I mourn with all of you the loss of a beautiful poet, a true inspiration, and one of the most magnificent artists to ever grace this earth,” he wrote in a post on Facebook.

His actress wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, also shared a touching tribute on the social networking site.

“Prince was one of the first artists to put me on game in regard to the industry (sic),” she recalled.

“He was not only a genius artist, he was kind, funny, beautifully eccentric, curious, imaginative, magical, spiritual, rebellious and extremely intelligent. He showed me early the power of living one’s life by one’s own rules and no one else’s. There are really no words to express what we have all lost today.”

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Actress Radhika Apte has won the Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature at the The Tribeca 2016 Awards for Madly. Anurag Kashyap’s directed film Madly stars Radhika Apte and Satyadeep Misra.

Anurag Kashyap took to his twitter to announce the news by posting: “Radhika Apte wins best actress at TriBeCa in dramatic competition for a 20min short from the anthology MADLY beating all feature actresses”

Radhika Apte wins best actress at TriBeCa in dramatic competition for a 20min short from the anthology MADLY beating all feature actresses

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) April 22, 2016

The #Tribeca2016 Award for Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature goes to… @Radhika_Apte in MADLY. pic.twitter.com/IM58HypvxD

— Tribeca (@Tribeca) April 21, 2016

The film is an amalgamation of six stories by six directors from around the world (Anurag being one of them) who tell six different stories about love. The directors are from America, Australia, Argentina, Japan, UK and India. These short films which look at the idea of modern day love, have been tied together to make one feature film.

This is the film from which the nude clip featuring Radhika had leaked online and went on to create controversy.

Radhika’s wall is full of of praises as she has brought international glory to the nation by winning this award.

Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Hansal Mehta wished the actress on her big win.

U gotta love it when an actor brings home the glory…@radhika_apte we are all fans truly MADly deeply… http://t.co/ol0TZaIIKj

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) April 22, 2016

Congratulations @radhika_apte on winning the Best Actress Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for #Madly ! ]]>https://newsvilla.in/tribeca-2016-awards-radhika-apte-gets-best-actress-in-an-international-narrative-feature-for-madly5690Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/radhika-apte-madly-480.jpg?w=450Tribeca 2016 Awards: Radhika Apte gets Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature for MadlyBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:April 22, 2016 10:56 am

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has expressed gratitude for her inclusion in Time magazine’s prestigious list of 100 most influential people.

The 33-year-old “Bajirao Mastani” star has been wooing the international audience post her debut American show “Quantico” and the actress recently bagged the leading role in Hollywood film “Baywatch”.

“What a way to start the day! #Time100’s list of achievers! Humbled, overwhelmed and feeling so blessed!” Priyanka tweeted.

What a way to start the day! #Time100’s list of achievers! Humbled, overwhelmed and feeling so blessed! pic.twitter.com/oFp9pGlHLI

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 21, 2016

Actor-producer Dwayne Johnson, who has shared screen space with Priyanka in “Baywatch”, described the actress as a “star rising higher”, lauded her “drive, ambition, self-respect, and said she knows there’s “no substitute for hard work.”

“Before ever meeting Priyanka Chopra, I had heard her name coming out of Bollywood and was impressed: she was beautiful, talented, had made nearly 50 movies, earned multiple awards—a massive star. When we connected around the time she started Quantico, we immediately hit it off.

“We always quote the saying, ‘Wear your success like a T-shirt, not like a tuxedo,’ and she really does—as big a star as she is, as global as she is, as beautiful as she is, there’s this interesting quality of relatability.”

Johnson said he is lucky to be co-starring Priyanka in the movie and finds her inspiring.

“Now I’m lucky enough to be working with her on ‘Baywatch’. It’s an amazing time to watch as she pierces the US market. She has an ability to inspire people to do more and achieve more.

“When I look at her success from the 50,000-ft view and see everything that Priyanka has already done, is currently doing and has the desire and the bandwidth to do, I can see that her impact is going to be invaluable.”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/humbled-to-be-included-in-times-influential-list-priyanka-chopra5691Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/priyanka-480.jpg?w=450Humbled to be included in Time’s influential list: Priyanka ChopraBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 22, 2016 10:14 pm Bipasha Basu is super elated at Karan Singh’s love confession for her on Insatgram. She reposted the picture shared by her fiance and thanked him for the beautiful words and feelings he shared for her. (Source: Photo posted on Instagram by Karan Singh Grover)

Bipasha Basu is super elated at Karan Singh’s love confession for her on Insatgram. She reposted the picture shared by her fiance and thanked him for the beautiful words and feelings he shared for her.

With just eight more days to go for their D-day, Bipasha and Karan have opened up about each other while they always protected their relationship and had never revealed about it before.

In the picture we see a dapper Karan in a black suit, while the bride-to-be Bipasha is in a white wedding gown showing a punch at him. (Read: Karan Singh Grover finds “everything best” about Bipasha Basu)

Karan wrote, “You take away all the darkness, you take away all my pain… You walk me through the storm, through sunshine and even the rain… You give me peace, you shower me with love and fill every moment of my life with glee… With your faith and your trust you show me not who I am but who I can be… You pat me on my back when I’m right and kick my ass when I’m wrong… You show me how beautiful this life is even if our path sometimes seems weary and long… You are my partner, my lover, my soulmate, my own, my friend and much more than any word can portray… I promise to be with you as you are with me forever and a day… (8 more days to go).” (PHOTOS: When Karan Singh Grover crashed Bipasha Basu’s bridal shower, see pics)

While this is the third marriage for Karan Singh Grover, Bipasha will become a bride for the first time in real life on April 30.

Elaborating on why his faith in the age-old institution has not eroded, Karan had said, “It is not the institution that is at fault. It is the people who get into it. You sometimes don’t make the right choices. You don’t get married to the right people or sometimes things don’t work out or sometimes people are just good as friends. They shouldn’t cross the line and take it to the next level.”

The couple will chant their wedding vows in Mumbai on April 30.

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Akshay Kumar has released the much awaited poster of multi starrer Housefull 3 and much to our surprise we see the cast follow a theme. All of them are dressed in the shades of blue colour and their poses add swag to the poster.

Two posters have been released, one which is horizontal has Jacqueline standing at a telephone booth with Abhishek and Riteish on her sides, while Akshay stands at ease next to a pole with Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon. While the couples are all scattered in this one, the vertical poster of the film has all three couples together. From blue shades to blue shirts, skirts, denims to blue shoes and heels the poster is all blue with red background. (Read: The logo of Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 3 unveiled)

Akshay Kumar wrote, “Here we go, check out the #Housefull3Poster.” (Also read: Trailer launch of Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez’s Housefull 3 in 100 cities)

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Los Angeles Updated: Apr 22, 2016, 10:24

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Updated: April 22, 2016 10:24 am

TV network MTV abandoned its scheduled programming to pay tribute to Prince.

TV network MTV abandoned its scheduled programming to pay tribute to Prince following the sudden passing of the iconic singer on Thursday (April 21).

The network aired more music videos from the span of the “Purple Rain” musician’s career. The channel also changed its logo to purple for the entire day, reported Ace Showbiz.

Also read: Prince dies at 57, here are the Top 10 songs of the pop superstar

“MTV is heartbroken and in utter disbelief at the news that the world has lost Prince Rogers Nelson so suddenly and so before his time,” read a statement released by the network.

“Prince was a once-in-a-lifetime artist who transcended every medium and genre he touched and created music with a passion and individuality that inspired multiple generations. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, friends and millions of fans.”

VH1 will also pay tribute to Prince with a similar programming block that will last through the weekend.

Prince was found unresponsive in the elevator of his Paisley Park Studios apartment in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Thursday (April 21) morning.

The cause of death is still unknown as police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and Madonna were among some public figures who have paid tribute to the late singer.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/mtv-honours-prince-with-special-programme5694Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/apprince-480.jpg?w=450MTV honours Prince with special programmeBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 10:08 am Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was discharged from Lilavati hospital on Thursday. (Express Photo By-Ganesh Shirsekar)

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was hospitalized for a few days due to ill-health, was discharged on Thursday (April 21) and his doctor says that he is fit and doesn’t require bed rest at home.

“Dilip Kumar ji’s health has improved quite a lot and has come back to normality. We sent him home because of his remarkable improvement, both clinically and radiologically, and because all reports of the lab investigations have come out well,” said Dr Jalil Parkar of Lilavati Hospital, where Dilip Kumar was hospitalized on Saturday (April 16) morning.

Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu, who had accompanied him to the hospital, was seen escorting him home in a car. He was suffering from pneumonia, lung infection and had experienced fever and vomiting, according to doctors.

“The 94-year-old is fit, fine and roaring. He has been advised proper precautions according to his age. And the medicines that have been going on since before, have been given to him with the dose adjusted,” Parkar said.

“There was no bed rest advised to him, he can freely move around and do his daily activities,” he added.

Dilip Kumar is considered a legend of the film industry, having been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan for his brilliant work in films like “Mughal-e-Azam”, “Devdas” among others.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/dilip-kumar-fit-fine-says-doctor5695Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/dilipkumar-480.jpg?w=450Dilip Kumar fit, fine, says doctorBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 10:00 am Banjo starring Riteish Deshmukh, decided to rework a Ganapati song sequence that would require several litres of water.

With several villages across Maharashtra like Latur, Jalgaon, Nanded and Aurangabad facing severe drought crisis, the makers of upcoming movie Banjo starring Riteish Deshmukh, decided to rework a Ganapati song sequence that would require several litres of water.

Riteish Deshmukh, who hails from Latur, didn’t feel right to use excess water for filming the song sequence since he was aware of the drought situation across many regions around his hometown and unanimous along with the film’s crew decided to rework the scene to avoid wasting a lot of water.

“I hail from Latur and am fully aware of the drought situation currently across many regions in and around my hometown. In such a scenario, it dint feel right for us to use excess water for filming a particular scene, it was a unanimous decision between the producer, director and me to rework the scene,” Riteish Deshmukh said.

Banjo producer, Krishika Lulla has also voiced her concern about the severe drought crisis in Maharashtra and understanding the current situation, they decided to opt for a scene that would avoid excess use of water.

“The sequence originally had Riteish dancing with his band in a rain sequence during the Ganpati song and this would have resulted in wasting a lot of water. Being responsible citizens, and understanding the seriousness of the water crisis in the State, we opted for dhol, gulal and dance instead, to create a festive revelry without compromising the look or feel,” Krishika Lulla said.

In Banjo, Riteish will be sporting his long locks and play the role of a band member for the first time on screen. The film also features Nargis Fakhri, who plays the role of a DJ from New York city who is in Mumbai.

Banjo has been directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Eros International.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 22, 2016 11:23 am

Here are the Top 10 songs of the R&B singer Prince.

Pop superstar Prince, who was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home on Thursday (April 21) in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. (Read: Pop superstar Prince, hugely inventive, influential musician, dead at 57)

The man born Prince Rogers Nelson stood just 5 feet, 2 inches and seemed to summon the most original and compelling sounds at will, whether playing guitar in a flamboyant style that openly drew upon Jimi Hendrix, switching his vocals from a nasally scream to an erotic falsetto or turning out album after album of stunningly original material. (PHOTOS: Purple Rain fades to black: Pop icon Prince dies at 57)

Here are the Top 10 songs of the R&B singer:

Purple Rain

Sign ‘O’ The Times

The Most Beautiful Girl in The World

I Wanna Be Your Lover

Controversy

Do Me Baby

Cream

Let’s Go Crazy

Little Red Corvette

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” co-star Nina Dobrev has injured her thigh while shooting for a sequence for the film.

Dobrev, 27, shared a snap of the bloodied thigh she got on the set, reported Aceshowbiz.

The actress plays the role of Rebecca, a witty and sarcastic techie, alongside Vin Diesel, 38, who stars as the film’s namesake.

“Film an action movie they said. It’ll be fine they said. Movies may not be real but this is,” read the photo caption.

“The things we do for our craft! But hey, the way I see it, it’s a small price to pay to get to do what you love! Ive always wanted to be in an Action Movie… be careful what you wish for! #NoPainNoGain #ItAintEasyBeingABadass #XXXtheMovie @vindiesel.” (sic),” the caption added.

The things we do for our craft! #NoPainNoGain #iDoMyOwnStunts #ItAintEasyBeingABadass #XXXtheMovie pic.twitter.com/rZ5YoLpqsG

— Nina Dobrev (@ninadobrev) April 20, 2016

Fans wished her a speedy recovery, with one tweeting, “Woah! I hope it heals quickly, Nina, and that you won’t have any more wounds like that. Take care! #actorslife” (sic)

Directed by DJ Caruso, the film also stars Samuel L Jackson, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone.

It is a sequel to the 2002’s “xXx” and 2005’s “xXx: State of the Union”.

The latest plot follows Xander Cage, whose left almost for dead, and Agent Augustus Eugene Gibbons, played by Jackson, for another mission.

The film is slated for release on January 20, 2017 in the US.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 22, 2016, 9:18

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 9:18 am

Katrina Kaif is likely to give a miss to this year’s Cannes Film Festival as she is committed to finish work on her film “Jagga Jasoos”.

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is likely to give a miss to this year’s Cannes Film Festival as she is committed to finish work on her film “Jagga Jasoos”.

“The Morocco shoot and all remaining days have to be prioritised. Since the dates of Cannes Film Festival are clashing with the schedule of the film, Katrina had to give the film festival a miss,” sources said.

Katrina made her debut appearance at the prestigious film festival in France last year.

Also read: Baar Baar Dekho poster: Katrina Kaif sizzles in an orange bikini

“Jagga Jasoos” was slated to hit the screens in October or November 2014, but it got delayed and now it is slated to release in July this year.

It also stars Ranbir Kapoor and is directed by Anurag Basu.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/katrina-kaif-may-choose-jagga-jasoos-over-cannes-film-festival5699Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/jagga-jasoos-4803.jpg?w=450Katrina Kaif may choose Jagga Jasoos over Cannes Film FestivalWritten by Sonup Sahadevan | Mumbai | Published:April 22, 2016 8:56 am Nil Battey Sanata, Laal Rang and Santa Banta Pvt Ltd, it’s a clash of three diametrically opposite small budget films at the box-office today.

It’s a clash of three diametrically opposite small budget films at the box-office today. And the winner to emerge after the weekend collections ,will become the sleeper hit movie of the week.

And if one were to go purely by the buzz created in the past few days, Nil Battey Sannata looks to be the one with an upper hand. The trailer has been extremely well-received and those who have seen it can’t stop raving about the storyline and performances of the lead actors including Swara Bhaskar and young Ria Shukla. The story of the movie revolves around a mother and her teenage daughter with education playing the pivot in between them. For Swara, the movie presents a golden opportunity to emerge from the shadows of her sisterly roles and showcase her acting prowess.

Amid row, Santa Banta to release today

Laal Rang has Randeep Hooda in the lead role and newcomers Pia Bajpai and Meenakshi Dixit playing the female leads. The movie is about a Haryanvi gangster and staying true to Randeep’s repertoire, this one too is replete with some hard hitting dialogues and violence. Strangely enough, the movie has not exactly been promoted aggressively.

Billed as a rib-tickling comedy, Santa Banta Pvt Ltd will bring alive the fictitious world of Santa Banta Sardar jokes that have dominated public consciousness for a long time. With comedy going down the drain lately, one can only hope for this film to bring in some much needed fresh comic relief. What brings cheer is the casting which comprises of talented actors who excel in comic roles namely Boman Irani, Vir Das, Vijay Raaz, Ram Kapoor, Sanjay Mishra, Johnny Lever and two beauties in the form of Neha Dhupia and Lisa Haydon.

It remains to be seen which one will finally laugh its way to the bank- a societal drama(Nil Battey Sannata), a violence-filled story(Laal Rang) or a laugh-riot(Santa Banta Pvt Ltd).

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Prince could play guitar like Carlos Santana or Jimi Hendrix, sing like James Brown, turn out pop melodies worthy of Motown or lay down the deepest grooves this side of Sly and the Family Stone. But no one could mistake his sound for anyone but Prince.
The dazzlingly talented and charismatic singer, songwriter, arranger and instrumentalist who died Thursday at his home drew upon the history of modern popular music and created a gender- and genre-defying blend of rock, funk and soul. With hits including “1999”, “Purple Rain” and “Little Red Corvette,” Prince’s records sold more than 100 million copies and earned him Grammys and an Academy Award for music.

The Minneapolis native stood just 5 feet, 2 inches, yet made a powerful visual impact at the dawn of the MTV era, proving to be the Little Richard for the `80s, from his wispy moustache and tall pompadour to his colorful and suggestive outfits _ the counterpart to the openly erotic lyrics that made him one of the most sexually daring artists of the era.

Also read: Prince dead, celebrities express anguish

But his greatest legacy was as a musician, summoning original and compelling sounds at will, whether playing guitar in a flamboyant style that drew on Hendrix, switching his vocals from a nasally scream to an erotic falsetto, or turning out album after album of stunningly innovative material. Among his other notable releases: “Sign O’ the Times,” `’Graffiti Bridge” and “The Black Album.”

“He rewrote the rulebook, forging a synthesis of black funk and white rock that served as a blueprint for cutting-edge music in the Eighties,” reads his dedication in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “Prince made dance music that rocked and rock music that had a bristling, funky backbone. From the beginning, Prince and his music were androgynous, sly, sexy and provocative.”

The 57-year-old superstar passed away Thursday at his home in suburban Minneapolis. The local sheriff said deputies found Prince unresponsive in an elevator late Thursday morning after being summoned to his home, but that first-responders couldn’t revive him.

“I am confirming that Prince, the legendary iconic performer has died at his home this morning at Paisley Park,” his publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated Press in a phone call.

No details about what may have caused his death have been released. Prince postponed a concert in Atlanta on April 7, saying he had fallen ill with the flu, and he apologized to fans during a makeup concert last week. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

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Mick Jagger was among numerous musicians, actors and other public figures praising the artist, tweeting: “Prince’s talent was limitless. He was one of the most unique and talented artists of the last 30 years.” Madonna called him a “true visionary,” while Oprah Winfrey tweeted: “Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you.”

Even President Barack Obama _ for whom Prince was a White House guest last year _ released a statement, saying he and his wife “joined millions of fans from around the world” in mourning Prince’s sudden death.

“Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent,” Obama said. “ `A strong spirit transcends rules,’ Prince once said _ and nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.”

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Born Prince Rogers Nelson, Prince broke through in the late 1970s with the hits “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” and “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and soared over the following decade with such albums as “1999” and “Purple Rain.” The title song from “1999,” his funky and flippant anthem about an oncoming nuclear holocaust, includes one of the most quoted refrains of popular culture: “Tonight I’m gonna party like it’s 1999.”

He won seven Grammys and received an Academy Award in 1985 for his music from the movie “Purple Rain.” In 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame, which hailed him as a musical and social trailblazer.

Prince made his acting debut in “Purple Rain,” playing a sexy, androgynous young musician on the cusp of fame. The film amplified Prince’s popularity and was a box-office success with $68 million in ticket sales. Besides winning the Oscar for Original Song Score, the “Purple Rain” soundtrack won Grammys for its writing and performance. The film received mixed reviews, but Roger Ebert called it “one of the best combinations I’ve seen of music and drama.”

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Prince was fiercely protective of his independence, battling his record company over control of his material and even his name. Anxious to get out of his contract with Warner Bros., he identified himself by a key-like symbol with an unpronounceable name. (Journalists called him “TAFKAP,” or The Artist Formerly Known as Prince). Prince also once wrote “slave” on his face in protest of not owning his work and famously fought and then departed Warner, before returning a few years ago.

“What’s happening now is the position that I’ve always wanted to be in,” Prince told The Associated Press in 2014. “I was just trying to get here.”

Music was in his blood. Prince’s father played in a jazz band in Minneapolis, under the name “Prince Rogers,” and his mother was the singer. The precocious young Prince taught himself to play the piano at age 7, the guitar at 13 and the drums at 14. But his home life was also troubled. His parents separated when he was 10, and Prince, who ended up with six siblings and half siblings, moved back and forth between the homes of his mother and father.

In 1978, the year he turned 20, Prince debuted with the album “For You.” It was a declaration, if nothing else, that he could do anything: He wrote and sang the material, and served as his own one-man band on guitar, bass, drums, synthesizers, chimes and assorted other instruments.

The album received mixed reviews, but his second album _ called “Prince” _ sold more than a million copies and launched his run of hit albums and singles over the next few years.

But he didn’t just become a star in his own right: He was a veritable music factory, whether with side projects, such as as Vanity and Morris Day and The Time, or the songs he wrote for others. Sinead O’Connor had a hit with “Nothing Compares 2 U,” while other covers included Cyndi Lauper’s “When You Were Mine” and the Bangles’ “Manic Monday.”

Prince’s influence even extended to politics, well before Obama’s time. In the mid-1980s, Tipper Gore, wife of then-Sen. Al Gore of Tennessee, heard one of her daughters listening to Prince’s “Darling Nikki.” Horrified by the song’s reference to masturbation, she helped launch an organization dedicated to a labeling system for explicit content, the Parents Music Resource Center. A nationwide debate about censorship soon followed, including congressional testimony from Frank Zappa among others, and the refusal by some record sellers to offer releases deemed in need of advisories.

Prince had been touring and recording right up until his death, releasing four albums in the last 18 months, including two on the Tidal streaming service last year. He performed in Atlanta last week as part of his “Piano and a Microphone” tour, a stripped-down show that featured a mix of his hits, like “Purple Rain” or “Little Red Corvette,” and some B-sides from his extensive library.

Prince debuted the intimate format at his Paisley Park studios in January, treating fans to a performance that was personal and both playful and emotional at times.

The musician seemed to be shedding his reclusive reputation. He hosted several late-night jam sessions where he serenaded Madonna, celebrated the Minnesota Lynx’s WNBA championship and showcased his latest protege, singer Judith Hill.

Ever surprising, he announced on stage in New York City last month that he was writing his memoir, “The Beautiful Ones,” which was expected to be released in the fall of 2017 by publishing house Spiegel & Grau. A press release about the memoir said Prince would “take readers on an unconventional and poetic journey through his life and creative work,” and include stories about his music, family and the “people, places and ideas that fired his creative imagination.”

A spokeswoman for Spiegel & Grau, Theresa Zoro, said Thursday the publisher had no immediate comment on the book’s status.

About 200 fans had gathered by Thursday afternoon outside Paisley Park, Prince’s home and music studio, where his gold records are on the walls and the purple motorcycle he rode in his 1984 breakout movie, “Purple Rain,” is on display. The sprawling white, stone building is surrounded by a fence in Chanhassen, a city about 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

Steven Scott, 32, of Eden Prairie, said he was at Paisley Park last Saturday for Prince’s dance party. He called Prince “a beautiful person” whose message was that people should love one another.

“He brought people together for the right reasons,” Scott said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/pop-superstar-prince-hugely-inventive-influential-musician-dead-at-575701Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/prince-orbit-480.jpg?w=450Pop superstar Prince, hugely inventive, influential musician, dead at 57By: PTI | Washington | Updated: April 22, 2016 9:20 am US President Barack Obama has led his countrymen in mourning the death of legendary pop star Prince, whom he described as the “most gifted and prolific”musician of his time.

US President Barack Obama has led his countrymen in mourning the death of legendary pop star Prince, whom he described as the “most gifted and prolific”musician of his time.

“Today, the world lost a creative icon,” Obama, who is currently on a three-nation six-day tour of Saudi Arabia, the UK and Germany, said in a statement on Thursday (April 21).

Pop music superstar Prince Rogers Nelson popular as Prince was found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis yesterday Thursday (April 21). He was 57.

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“Michelle and I join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent.

“As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer,” he said.

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“Prince once said ‘A strong spirit transcends rules’ — and nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him,” Obama said.

“‘A strong spirit transcends rules,’ Prince once said—and nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.” —President Obama

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 21, 2016

According to local police officials, legendary Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator yesterday. An autopsy is planned today (April 22).

In 2004, he was inducted into the Rick ‘n’ Roll of Fame.

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Upon hearing the news, mourners began lining up with flowers and stuffed animals outside the studio on Audubon Road, some sobbing and embracing, The Star Tribune reported.

“Our hearts are broken,” said First Avenue music club in Downtown Minneapolis.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/us-president-barack-obama-mourns-death-of-creative-icon-prince-singer-passed-away-on-april-215702Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/obama-prince-480.jpg?w=450US President Barack Obama mourns death of ‘creative icon’ Prince; singer passed away on April 21Written by Aneesha Mathur | New Delhi | Published:April 22, 2016 5:27 am Upcoming Bollywood film “Santa Banta Pvt. Ltd.”.

Despite controversies and court cases, the movie Santa Banta Pvt Ltd is set to release on Friday as scheduled. The Delhi High Court on Sunday dismissed a contempt plea filed by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management committee (DSGMC).

The DSGMC argued that Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairman Pahlaj Nihalani and movie director Amit Shrivastava had failed to comply with court orders to give it a “proper hearing” against the release. The plea filed through advocate SS Ahluwalia had also sought a stay on the release of the film.

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During arguments, Advocate Harvinder Kaur, appearing for the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management committee, said that the film board had refused to allow the DSGMC representatives to watch the film, thus denying their right to raise objections. The Sikh organisation had alleged that the posters and trailers of the film indicated that it was “insulting and derogatory” toward the Sikh community.

The Centre’s standing counsel Anil Soni, however, told the bench of Justice JR Midha that the rules of the certification board did not allow for private third party access to an unreleased film.

The bench also took note of the Central Board of Film Certification order, which has recommended further cuts in the movie, and has also directed the film producers to insert a disclaimer in the film, stating that “the film is a tribute to the Sikh community for their contribution to the motherland.”

On April 19, the Delhi high court had directed the CBFC to give a hearing to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management committee representatives, which was done on Wednesday. The board then issued a detailed order on the issue on Thursday, which was then communicated to the Delhi High court.

Justice Midha also noted that a stay order could not be granted in a contempt plea. “An injunction cannot be granted under a contempt action. The court can’t pass orders which are a subject matter of writ jurisdiction. You should have filed a writ petition,” said Justice Midha.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/amid-row-santa-banta-to-release-today5703Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/santa-banta-480.jpg?w=450Amid row, Santa Banta to release todayBy: Express News Service | Pune | Updated: April 22, 2016 11:39 am The festival ‘Shakespeare on Screen’ will feature nine films, adapted from Shakespearean plays, which will be screened at the NFAI auditorium from April 23 to April 25.

Now, one can watch films based on the works of author and playwright William Shakespeare at a four-day film festival which will commence in the city on Friday.

The festival is being organised by National Film Archive of India (NFAI) in collaboration with English Language Teaching Institute of Symbiosis (ELTIS) on the occasion of the 400th death anniversary of the Bard. The festival ‘Shakespeare on Screen’ will feature nine films, adapted from Shakespearean plays, which will be screened at the NFAI auditorium from April 23 to April 25.

The event will kick off tomorrow at 5.30PM with the screening of the Malayalam film Kaliyattam which is based on Othello. Among the nine films being showcased, six are from the Indian cinema industry, one from Russia, one from Japan and one from US.

These films will be screened over four days. Speaking at the press conference, Santosh Ajmera, officer on special duty, National Film Heritage Mission, said that the movies had been chosen from a wide spectrum of films.

“It covers a long period beginning from 1954 (Hamlet by Kishor Sahu) to 2012 (Ishaqzaade by Habib Faisal) and a wide spectrum of films. Besides, there will also be an exhibition of posters of films related to Shakespeare. UK, France and many other western countries are celebrating the anniversary in a big way. We too are doing our bit,” said Ajmera.

Shirish Saharabudhe, director of ELTIS, said, “Shakespeare didn’t write his plays to be read. They were meant to be performed and hence they have a lot of cinematic elements — drama, one lines, ghosts and clowns. Film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays are sometimes criticised, but I think art is always evolving and every person will have a different interpretation of art.”

The closing ceremony of the festival will be held at 6 PM on April 25. Tom Alter will be the chief guest and give a solo performance on a Shakespearean play. Madhav Vaze will also give a presentation on ‘Actor’s Shakespeare’ and Vinay Hardikar along with Anil Zankar will hold a session on ‘Shakespeare in Cinema’.

“Alter took an initiative and said that he would like to perform from As You Like It. It was a pleasant surprise for us and it will be so for those who love the author,” said Ajmera.

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Musicians, actors and other celebrities reacted to the death of music great Prince with shock and anguish Thursday.

Here are some of the reactions they posted to Twitter:

Now Prince? No no no.. RIP You genius x

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) April 21, 2016

I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor. http://t.co/67umQghtbi

— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016

I can’t. I just can not. #Prince

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016

PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) April 21, 2016

Prince was brilliant and larger than life. What a sad day.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 21, 2016

I’m Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016

Heartbroken to hear about the sudden passing of Prince. RIP. ]]>https://newsvilla.in/prince-dead-celebrities-express-anguish5705Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/prince21.jpg?w=450Prince dead, celebrities express anguishBy: AP | New York | Updated: April 22, 2016 9:13 am Pop superstar Prince, who was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home on Thursday (April 21) (Source: AP)

Pop superstar Prince, who was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home on Thursday (April 21) in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist.

His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, said that the music icon died at his home in Chanhassen. No details were immediately released.

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The man born Prince Rogers Nelson stood just 5 feet, 2 inches and seemed to summon the most original and compelling sounds at will, whether playing guitar in a flamboyant style that openly drew upon Jimi Hendrix, switching his vocals from a nasally scream to an erotic falsetto or turning out album after album of stunningly original material. Among his other notable releases: “Sign O’ the Times,” “Graffiti Bridge” and “The Black Album.”

He was also fiercely protective of his independence, battling his record company over control of his material and even his name. Prince once wrote “slave” on his face in protest of not owning his work and famously battled and then departed his label, Warner Bros., before returning a few years ago.

“What’s happening now is the position that I’ve always wanted to be in,” Prince said in 2014. “I was just trying to get here.”

Also read: US President Barack Obama mourns death of ‘creative icon’ Prince

In 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame, which hailed him as a musical and social trailblazer.

“He rewrote the rulebook, forging a synthesis of black funk and white rock that served as a blueprint for cutting-edge music in the Eighties,: reads the Hall’s dedication. “Prince made dance music that rocked and rock music that had a bristling, funky backbone. From the beginning, Prince and his music were androgynous, sly, sexy and provocative.”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/pop-superstar-prince-dies-aged-57-at-his-minnesota-home5706Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/prince2.jpg?w=450Pop superstar Prince dies aged 57 at his Minnesota homeBy: IANS | New Delhi | Published:April 21, 2016 9:54 pm “I am very happy that another film if mine, ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ is premiering at Cannes,” Nawazuddin Siddiqui said.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is elated that his film “Raman Raghav 2.0” will be premiering at the upcoming 69th Cannes International Film Festival, as he says it is a sign that he is on the right path in his career.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s “Raman Raghav 2.0” is based on notorious serial killer Raman Raghav, who went on murder spree in Mumbai in the 1960s. It features Nawazuddin as the notorious serial-killer alongside Vicky Kaushal, who plays a police officer.

“I am very happy that another film if mine, ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ is premiering at Cannes. It only goes to show that you are on the right track and are making the right choices,” Nawazuddin said in a statement.

Nawaz is a regular at the prestigious film festival. “Raman Raghav 2.0” marks his eighth film at the film gala in four years. Earlier films to make it to the Cannes were “The Lunchbox”, “Gangs of Wasseypur”, “Miss Lovely” and “Liar’s Dice” to name a few. His seven films as an actor and one short film as a producer have gone to the film festival.

His debut production “Miyan Kal Aana”, that is directed by his brother, Shamas Siddiqui, was also screened at the festival.

“Raman Raghav 2.0” is set to premiere in the prestigious Director’s Fortnight segment of Cannes film festival, 2016. The film festival is slated to take place from May 11 till May 22, 2016.

Kashyap had also shared that “it is a proud moment for me and my team.”

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Mumbai Published:Apr 21, 2016, 21:51

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 21, 2016 9:51 pm

Composer duo Manmeet and Harmeet Singh, popularly known as Meet Bros, have joined hands with singer Palak Muchhal to compose the anthem of upcoming STAR Parivaar Awards 2016.

Composer duo Manmeet and Harmeet Singh, popularly known as Meet Bros, have joined hands with singer Palak Muchhal to compose the anthem of upcoming STAR Parivaar Awards 2016.

Meet Bros have added their signature tune to the anthem, which was originally produced by composer Pritam Charkoborty.

“We are excited to compose the anthem for the award show and the tune we have is fresh and vibrant. It will make you want to get up and dance to the music and can be enjoyed by the whole family,” Manmeet and Harmeet said in a joint statement.

Palak has lent her voice to the anthem.

“I’m happy the duo (Manmeet and Harmeet) wanted me to sing this anthem and that I could be a part of the STAR family. I think singing for TV is not much different from movies and this sound is really different from the tracks I have sung on,” Palak said.

STAR Parivaar Awards acknowledges the achievements of actors in the television industry.

The award show will take place on April 27.

A telecast date is yet to be decided.

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London Updated: Apr 21, 2016, 21:44

By: PTI | London | Updated: April 21, 2016 9:44 pm

British director Guy Hamilton, best known for directing four major James Bond movies, has died at the age of 93. (Source: AP)

British director Guy Hamilton, best known for directing four major James Bond movies, has died at the age of 93.

Hamilton worked with Sean Connery on “Goldfinger” and “Diamonds are Forever” besides directing Roger Moore in “Live and Let Die” and “The Man with the Golden Gun”.

Moore paid tribute to Hamilton on his Twitter page.

“Incredibly, incredibly saddened to hear the wonderful director Guy Hamilton has gone to the great cutting room in the sky. 2016 is horrid,” Moore said.

Incredibly, incredibly saddened to hear the wonderful director Guy Hamilton has gone to the great cutting room in the sky. 2016 is horrid.

— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) April 21, 2016

Besides the Bond movies, the director was also behind a number of major British films such a Michael Caine-starrer “Battle of Britain”, “Funeral in Berlin”, “Force 10” and Agatha Christie adaptations- “The Mirror Crack’d” and “Evil Under the Sun”.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 21, 2016, 20:10

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:April 21, 2016 8:10 pm

Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dilwale” and Ranbir Kapoor’s “Bombay Velvet” have bagged nominations in major categories including worst film and actor at the 2016 Ghanta Awards, which will recognise the worst of Bollywood in the last year.

Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dilwale” and Ranbir Kapoor’s “Bombay Velvet” have bagged nominations in major categories including worst film and actor at the 2016 Ghanta Awards, which will recognise the worst of Bollywood in the last year.

While Ranbir Kapoor has been nominated in the worst actor category, “Bombay Velvet” has earned four other nods, including worst director, worst actress for Anushka Sharma, worst couple for Karan Johar-Ranbir and worst miscasting for Johar.

Superstar Salman Khan’s “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, has managed to score top nominations at the Ghanta Awards, including worst film, worst actress for Sonam Kapoor and worst song for its title track.

Aditya Pancholi and Athiya Shetty have been nominated for worst debut award for their action-romance “Hero”.

Nominations for the most controversial controversy are Anushka Sharma blamed for Virat Kohli poor performance, and his reply to the critics, “Spectre” kissing scene edited for Indian viewership (Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan!) and Kangana Ranaut calling Hrithik Roshan her “silly ex”.

Nominations for the Ghanta Tweet of the year are Sunil Grover, Rishi Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan.

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Mumbai Published:Apr 21, 2016, 19:52

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 21, 2016 7:52 pm

Actress Kavita Kaushik, best known for her roles in TV shows like “Tumhari Disha”, “F.I.R.” and “Tota Weds Maina”, says as a performer she is never satisfied with her acting and always tries to improve herself with every character.

Actress Kavita Kaushik, best known for her roles in TV shows like “Tumhari Disha”, “F.I.R.” and “Tota Weds Maina”, says as a performer she is never satisfied with her acting and always tries to improve herself with every character.

“As a performer I’m never satisfied with my acting. I always feel I could have done better when I watch myself act,” Kavita said in a statement.

“But the only time I feel happy and content is when I do a stunt. Doing action liberates me and hence I choose these daredevil larger than life roles where I can challenge myself and push my limits and achieve what people perceive heroes to do,” she added.

Kavita will be seen as Bhanumati Bhinn in upcoming TV show “Dr. Bhanumati On Duty”.

She will be seen as a doctor by profession. She’s a hardcore army doctor and believes in alternate medicine therapy too.

“Dr. Bhanumati On Duty” will be aired SAB TV.

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Actor Riteish Deshmukh is currently shooting for the third part of the “Housefull” franchise in New Delhi and says he is “excited” to be part of the odd-even formula.

“Good morning, Delhi. Last two days of ‘Housefull’ shoot. Driving to the location and excited to be part of the odd-even formula,” Riteish tweeted on Thursday(21st April)

Good Morning Delhi- Last 2 days of Housefull Shoot. Driving to the location & excited to be part of the odd-even formula.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 21, 2016

The film also features actors Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Lisa Haydon and Chunky Pandey, who will be seen playing a double role in the film. He will essay the roles of Aakhri Pasta and Aakhri Aastha.

This is not the first time that Chunky is playing Aakhri Pasta. He did it in the past two instalments of the comical franchise.

“Housefull 3” is directed by Sajid-Farhad Samji, who had made their directorial debut with “Entertainment” in 2014.

The film is slated to release on June 3.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Apr 21, 2016, 19:50

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 21, 2016 7:50 pm

Actor Shantanu Maheshwari, who plays Sahir Bhasin on TV show “MTV Girls On Top”, gave a one-take dance performance on the show along with his troop Desi Hoppers, which also features Macedon D’mello and Nimit Kotian.

Actor Shantanu Maheshwari, who plays Sahir Bhasin on TV show “MTV Girls On Top”, gave a one-take dance performance on the show along with his troop Desi Hoppers, which also features Macedon D’mello and Nimit Kotian.

Shantanu was extremely thrilled when he was asked to give a dance performance along with his Desi Hoppers team mates.

“It was a great experience. I never thought I will get a chance to dance in this show but I did and the best part was I got this chance with Desi hoppers. I will love to get more chances like this in the show,” Shantanu said in a statement.

Shantanu is playing actress Saloni Chopra’s love interest in the show, aired on MTV.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/desi-hoppers-one-take-performance-on-tv-show5713Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/desi-hoppers-480.jpg?w=450‘Desi Hoppers’ one take performance on TV showBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 21, 2016 7:49 pm Actress Radhika Apte has starred in a new video “Find Your Beautiful” in which she talks about what exactly is the real meaning of “beautiful”. She says that one should not get influenced by the society and rather should be what you are.

Actress Radhika Apte has starred in a new video “Find Your Beautiful” in which she talks about what exactly is the real meaning of “beautiful”. She says that one should not get influenced by the society and rather should be what you are.

“Find Your Beautiful” was aired on Thursday on Culture Machine’s YouTube channel Blush.

In the little over four-minute video, Radhika can be seen looking at one of her childhood photograph and thinking what extactly beautiful means. She says that one should not try to look like the way society wants to see us and rather should try to be yourself.

“The fact that I feel so strongly about this topic is what urged me. In today’s time, where everyone is trying to fit into the definitions of ‘beauty’ made by the society, I think it is essential that someone talks about loving yourself the way you are,” Radhika told IANS.

“When Culture Machine’s Blush team approached me with the concept, I instantly remembered the attempts I used to make to fit into the imposed image of glamour and beauty as a teenager. I felt that it gives out the right message through the right medium and that’s why I agreed to take it up,” she added.

This is not the first time Radhika has starred in a special video. Earlier she got appreciation for her part in filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh’s 2015 short film “Ahalya”.

Asked about the concept of web-series, Radhika said: “The world is shifting towards moving screens, and considering the amount of time people spend on internet these days, web series are a great way to reach out to today’s internet generation. Also, most people don’t have the time to catch shows on TV because of the busy life we are leading.”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/find-your-beautiful-radhika-apte-explains-real-meaning-of-beauty5714Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/radhika-apte480.jpg?w=450‘Find Your Beautiful’: Radhika Apte explains real meaning of beautyBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:April 21, 2016 7:45 pm Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has made India proud once again. Her name has been featured in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World list alongside Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and singer Nicki Minaj, among others.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has made India proud once again. Her name has been featured in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World list alongside Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and singer Nicki Minaj, among others.

Priyanka, who came into the limelight in the West playing the lead role in popular American TV series “Quantico”, has also graced one of the six cover pages of the magazine.

Apart from Priyanka, other Indians included in the list are tennis ace Sania Mirza, Google’s Indian-American chief executive Sundar Pichai, and Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Other big names from the entertainment industry whose names have been featured in the list include British singer Adele, comedian Aziz Ansari, actor Gael García Bernal, actor Idris Elba, singer Ariana Grande, actress Taraji P. Henson, filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, actor Oscar Isaac, reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner, actor Dwayne Johnson, model Karlie Kloss, rapper Kendrick Lamar, actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress Melissa McCarthy, actress Gina Rodriguez, actor Mark Rylance, and actress Charlize Theron.

Speaking about Priyanka, her “Baywatch” co-star Dwayne Johnson said: “Before ever meeting Priyanka Chopra, I had heard her name coming out of Bollywood and was impressed: she was beautiful, talented, had made nearly 50 movies, earned multiple awards — a massive star.

“When we connected around the time she started ‘Quantico’, we immediately hit it off. She has drive, ambition, self-respect, and she knows there’s no substitute for hard work.”

Johnson further shared that he feels himself “lucky enough” to be working with Priyanka in “Baywatch”.

“It’s an amazing time to watch as she pierces the US market. She has an ability to inspire people to do more and achieve more. When I look at her success from the 50,000 feet view and see everything that Priyanka has already done, is currently doing and has the desire and the bandwidth to do, I can see that her impact is going to be invaluable,” Johnson said.

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Written by Sonup Sahadevan | Mumbai | Updated: April 22, 2016 12:16 pm

Varun Dhawan said, “Hollywood will never take over Bollywood. Our Hindi film industry is original in its own sense and we have great talented people here.”

Varun Dhawan may have lent his voice for the dubbed Hindi version of the latest Hollywood installment of Captain America but the actor firmly believes Hollywood films will never take over Bollywood ones.

Speaking at the launch of a figurine of Captain America in Mumbai, Varun when asked about the possibility of Hollywood taking over Bollywood said, “Hollywood will never take over Bollywood. Our Hindi film industry is original in its own sense and we have great talented people here. We will always survive. Artist will always have a voice in a country like India. I don’t think they (Hollywood) will take over us.

Watch: Hollywood Will Never Take Over Bollywood: Varun Dhawan

When pointed out that the collections of Jungle Book have been far greater than other Hindi films released in recent times, Varun reasoned, “Jungle book is more of an Indian story and audience connected well with it. Indian audience today wants better cinema and better visual effects. I recently saw Fan and thought it had some amazing VFX.”

Varun also expressed his delight at having received high praise for his dubbed voice from none other Chris Evans himself. “I have been honest with my dubbing in Hindi. I have tried to keep the tone the same. And Chris Evans praise means the world to me,” said Varun.

Watch: What Varun Dhawan Has To Say About Secret Movie Date With Girlfriend Natasha Dalal

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 22, 2016 9:19 am

Recently, Ayushmann’s wife Tahira took to Instagram to share a picture of their daughter on her birthday (April 21) dressed as a fairy. (Source: Instagram)

Ayushmann Khurrana may be the famous Vicky Donor from his debut film for everyone, but in real life he is a doting father of two kids. The actor, who has always stood by his wife and author Tahira Kashyap has maintained a low key personal life and not many know about how he is with his family and we barely see their pictures.

Recently, Ayushmann’s wife Tahira took to Instagram to share a picture of their daughter on her birthday (April 21) dressed as a fairy. The little girl, who has turned two today, is seen sitting on the floor carpet engrossed playing with her cardboard games.

Tahira wrote a message alongside the picture. She wrote, “My love, my heart, my life… May you always fly, dream and be curious! Thank you for making this unplanned entry in our lives!]]>https://newsvilla.in/ayushmanns-daughter-is-a-fairy-with-wings-and-ready-to-fly-see-pic5717Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/ayushmann-tahira-daughter480.jpg?w=450Ayushmann’s daughter is a fairy with wings and ready to fly, see pic

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:April 21, 2016 6:23 pm

Sridevi’s daughters Khushi and Janhavi Kapoor have often been seen accompanying their mother to places and events. The actress’ younger daughter Khushi, who is studying abroad, recently shared a picture of hers with Sridevi on Instagram. (Sourcel: Instagram)

Sridevi’s daughters Khushi and Janhavi Kapoor have often been seen accompanying their mother to places and events. The actress’ younger daughter Khushi, who is studying abroad, recently shared a picture of hers with Sridevi on Instagram. The mother-daughter duo are seen posing while sharing a hug.

Khushi is seen wearing a white tee as she hugs her mother who is in a monochrome top. She captioned the picture, “Throwback to summer nights with mother dearest.”

While scrolling down the comments on the picture, we came across Khushi’s elder sister Janhavi’s comment who has written, “Did you wake me up in the middle of the night to ask me about this caption or did I have a psychic dream.”

Staying away from the starry world of cinema, the sisters sure know how to deal with the media glares. While Khushi has made her account public, Janhavi on the contrary has made it private.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/khushi-kapoors-summer-nights-with-mother-sridevi-see-pic5718Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/khushi-sridevi480.jpg?w=450Khushi Kapoor’s summer nights with mother Sridevi, see picBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 22, 2016 9:19 am First poster of Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra’s Baar Baar Dekho has been released by Dharma Productions and the lead actress is seen sizzling in an orange bikini. Katrina and Sidharth are sharing the frame for the first time. (Source: Twitter)

First poster of Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra’s Baar Baar Dekho has been released by Dharma Productions and the lead actress is seen sizzling in an orange bikini. Katrina and Sidharth are sharing the frame for the first time.

We also see their pictures from various events in the background, but the pic of them having a merry time on beach seems to take the centerstage.

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The wait is over! Presenting Baar Baar Dekho’s first poster starring @S1dharthM and #KatrinaKaif. pic.twitter.com/vEmmyt8I7L

— BaarBaarDekho (@BaarBaarDekho_) April 21, 2016

Katrina was last seen in Fitoor opposite Aditya Roy Kapur, while Sidharth was previously seen with Alia Bhatt in Kapoor and Sons. (Read: Baar Baar Dekho first look: Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra look nice together)

‘Baar Baar Dekho’, a time travel movie, marks the directorial debut of Nitya Mehra, who has been the assistant director to Farhan Akhtar for ‘Lakshya’ and ‘Don’. The film talks about a man who gets a chance to see his life ahead and then what he does with it. The love story has been extensively shot in Glasgow, Scotland, Krabi in Bangkok and Delhi.

The film will hit the screens on September 9 this year.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/baar-baar-dekho-poster-katrina-kaif-sizzles-in-an-orange-bikini5719Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/katrina-siadharth-baarbaardekho480.jpg?w=450Baar Baar Dekho poster: Katrina Kaif sizzles in an orange bikiniBy: IANS | Chennai | Published:April 21, 2016 5:26 pm Actor-filmmaker M. Sasikumar, who has mostly worked with rural subjects, says he chooses to work on such projects because they help him to stay connected with his roots as much as possible.

Actor-filmmaker M. Sasikumar, who has mostly worked with rural subjects, says he chooses to work on such projects because they help him to stay connected with his roots as much as possible.

“I come from a family of farmers. Even though I chose to be a filmmaker and then an actor, deep down there’s a farmer in me still alive. The only way I stay connected with my roots is through my films,” Sasikumar told IANS, adding he never gets bored of doing such projects.

“If I don’t tell the story of my people, their lives, their problems and their relationships, then who will? I don’t have any problem in telling their stories, because the backdrop might be the same but the each story will be different,” he said.

Another reason, Sasikumar points out, is that audiences expect such films from him.

“My first two films were very well received by audiences in B and C centres which constitute people in smaller towns and even villages. When they come to watch my films, they expect elements that have some rural connect. When they like to see me in such stories, how can I stop myself,” he asked.

Sasikumar’s latest Tamil outing “Vetrivel” releases on Friday. He calls it a “heartwarming rural drama that revolves around two brothers”.

“As an actor I really enjoyed when I heard the story. I was convinced audiences will enjoy it even more when they watch it. It’s a tale of two brothers and events that unfold in a family. It’s packed with a few unexpected twists,” he said.

Having started his career as a director with the critically-acclaimed “Subramaniapuram”, Sasikumar says he misses calling the shots.

“While I’m enjoying this phase as an actor, I miss direction. However, I plan to return to direction with a project next year but it’s too early to comment about it now,” he said.

Directed by Vasanthamani, the film also stars Nikkila, Varsha, Anant Nag and Thambi Ramaiah.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/stay-connected-with-roots-through-my-films-m-sasikumar5720Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/04/m-sasikumar-480.jpg?w=450Stay connected with roots through my films: M. SasikumarBy: IANS | New Delhi | Published:April 21, 2016 5:26 pm Actor Pankaj Tripathi feels that an actor should maintain a balance between both commercial and off-beat cinema. He says where commercial films give a chance to actors to showcase their talent to a wide audience, indie films help actors to fulfill their dreams of doing something for their society.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi feels that an actor should maintain a balance between both commercial and off-beat cinema. He says where commercial films give a chance to actors to showcase their talent to a wide audience, indie films help actors to fulfill their dreams of doing something for their society.

“I like working in both commercial and off-beat cinema. Commercial films have a much wider reach. They are shown across the world. For ‘Dilwale’, I used to get messages from Romania and Greece. Through commercial cinema, your work reaches to wider audience,” Pankaj told IANS.

In a decade old career, Pankaj has worked in various types of films like “Apaharan”, “Agneepath”, “Gangs of Wasseypur”, “Fukrey”, “Manjhi: The Mountain Man” and “Masaan”.

“People in my village only get to see commercial cinema. I come from a small village in Bihar. There people only get to see Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan films. Films like ‘Masaan’ and ‘Manjhi – The Mountain Man’ don’t get screened there,” Pankaj said.

“Being an artist, you need to maintain a balance between both commercial and off-beat cinema. Reaching to a wider audience to showcase my talent is not only my liability. I also want to do films which are in favour of the society. Off-beat cinema fulfills our societal dreams,” he added.

Pankaj will next be seen in “Nil Battey Sannata”, which is slated to release on Friday.

“’Nil Battey Sannata’ is a very inspiring story. Its kind of a film that will make you laugh and cry. It will inspire them that everything is possible in life.

“Usually we don’t get to see a single mother stories in Bollywood. It has nothing larger-than-life and is a meaningful cinema,” Pankaj said.

He added that he will be handling the “entertaining quotient” in the film through his character.

“Those who have studied in government schools will recall their childhood memories through my role. I’m playing the principal of a school,” he said.

The film also features Swara Bhaskar and Ratna Pathak Shah.

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Lucknow Published:Apr 21, 2016, 17:24

By: PTI | Lucknow | Published:April 21, 2016 5:24 pm

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced that upcoming Bollywood film “Nil Battey Sannata” has been made tax-free in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced that upcoming Bollywood film “Nil Battey Sannata” has been made tax-free in the state.

The movie, which was filmed in Agra, stars Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria. It will hits theatres on Friday(22nd April).

“Touched by the story of ‘Nil Battey Sannata’, which was filmed in Agra. We have made the film tax free in UP,” Yadav wrote on Twitter.

The film directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is a poignant story of a mother and daughter.

“It is a very relevant story. It shows us that age is no bar when it comes to pursuing your dreams,” Ashwiny told PTI.

“Nil Battey Sannata” has been produced by “Raanjhanaa” and “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” filmmaker Aanand L Rai.

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Kolkata Published:Mar 25, 2016, 17:23

By: PTI | Kolkata | Published:March 25, 2016 5:23 pm

On the occasion of the 40th death anniversary Ritwik Ghatak, a festival of his films will be held in the city from April 8.

On the occasion of the 40th death anniversary Ritwik Ghatak, a festival of his films will be held in the city from April 8.

The six-day festival, to commemorate the 40th year of his death, will feature classics like Nagarik, Meghe Dhaka Tara, Komal Gandhar, Subarnarekha, Titas –Ekti Nadir Naam and Jukti Takko ar Galpo.

The festival will be inaugurated by eminent filmmaker Goutam Ghosh and Samita Ghatak, daughter of Ritwik Ghatak.

Ghosh said the festival was needed to bring awareness about Ritwik Ghatak among the present-day Bengali audience.

The festival, to be held in Priya theatre, is being jointly organised by the Ritwik Ghatak Memorial Trust and actor-film distributor and Priya Entertainments MD Arijit Dutta.

Ritiwk Ghatak had died on February 6, 1976.

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Mumbai Published:Mar 25, 2016, 17:18

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 5:18 pm

The release of family comedy “1982 – A Love Marriage”, which was initially slated for March 11, has been temporarily stalled due to creative differences between the producers and the distributors.

The release of family comedy “1982 – A Love Marriage”, which was initially slated for March 11, has been temporarily stalled due to creative differences between the producers and the distributors.

The film has been produced by the Shuddh Paarivarik Chalchitra banner and was earlier being distributed by 18th Media Ventures.

“We are extremely disheartened to announce that Shuddh Paarivarik Chalchitra and 18th Media Ventures have parted ways as a result of creative differences,” Amitkumar Sharma, who also played the lead of the film and is also the producer of the film, said in a statement.

“We wish all the very best to 18th Media Ventures for their future endeavours. Also due to some unavoidable circumstances as of now, the release of the film ‘1982 – A Love Marriage’ has been put on hold. With all good wishes and sincerity, we will release the film soon,” he added.

The two parties have also formally terminated their partnership by issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the producers to release the film on the basis of certain conditions such as both the parties bearing the losses, etc.

Distributor Swarndeep Vishwakarma said: “We are disappointed that the film suffered because of the differences between us, but the matter was handled in a very mature and professional manner. We have formally conducted the process and we wish the producers all the best for the release of the film.”

Directed by Prashant M. Gorey, “1982 – A Love Marriage” is an entertaining story about love marriages and arranged marriages. The film also stars Omna Harjani.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/1982-a-love-marriage-release-put-on-hold4835Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/1982-a-love-marriage480.jpg?w=450‘1982 – A Love Marriage’ release put on holdBy: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 25, 2016 5:17 pm Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is all set to stun the audience with her action packed avtar in the upcoming films “Akira” and “Force 2”, says she felt that she could pull it off and look convincing in the actioners. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is all set to stun the audience with her action packed avtar in the upcoming films “Akira” and “Force 2”, says she felt that she could pull it off and look convincing in the actioners.

The 28-year-old actress has played a lover girl in films like “Dabangg”, “Rowdy Rathore” and “Lootera”.

Asked if she is trying to break the “lover girl” image, Sonakshi told IANS: “I think it just happened. It is not something that I have consciously tried. I just think that the roles that came to me were really good and I felt that I could pull off or carry it off and also look convincing while doing this action.”

The “Tevar” actress says she is happy about doing some action-filled roles in the films.

“I have done some thing that I have really enjoyed, so yeah I am very happy about that,” she added.

Asked about other details about “Akira”, Sonakshi said: “I think ‘Akira’ with time…They are just figuring out a release date and I assure you that it will be soon enough and will have all the details that you need.”

Directed by A.R. Murugadoss “Akira” will be the “Dabangg” star’s second film with Murugadoss after “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”. She will be seen performing martial arts in the film, which also features her father actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha.

“Force 2”, on the other hand, stars actors John Abraham and Tahir Raj Bhasin, and is directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.

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By: IANS
New Delhi Published:Mar 25, 2016, 17:12

By: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 25, 2016 5:12 pm

Model-turned-actor Gaurav Arora, who has been signed by the Bhatt camp for upcoming film “Raaz 4”, says that he saw modelling as a step towards the acting world.

Model-turned-actor Gaurav Arora, who has been signed by the Bhatt camp for upcoming film “Raaz 4”, says that he saw modelling as a step towards the acting world.

Having walked the ramp for ace designers like Manish Malhotra and other brands, Gaurav shared that he aspired to work in Mumbai with the motive to become an actor.

“When I came to Mumbai, I always wanted to become an actor. When I was in Madhya Pradesh, I thought modelling is the only way I can get into acting. I saw John (Abraham), Arjun Rampal getting into films… so that way I believed that this is the only way I can get into the field”, Arora told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

“So I came here and got into modelling and while modelling, I was grooming myself as an actor. Because being from outside, it takes a little while,” he added.

While the actor is filming for “Raaz 4” with actor Emraan Hashmi, he will soon be seen in Vikram Bhatt directorial “Love Games”, essaying a lead role.

“Love Games” is set to release on April 8.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/saw-modelling-as-door-to-acting-gaurav-arora4840Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/gaurav-arora-480.jpg?w=450Saw modelling as door to acting: Gaurav AroraBy: IANS | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2016 5:11 pm “I don’t think I have the patience to be on fiction TV. It is too much time, too much patience, too much commitment. I don’t have it in me,” Neha Dhupia said.

Actress Neha Dhupia, who stepped into the non-fiction space on TV through “MTV Roadies X4” this year, says she will maintain her distance from the fiction space of Indian television as it requires a lot of commitment and time.

“I don’t think I have the patience to be on fiction TV. It is too much time, too much patience, too much commitment. I don’t have it in me,” Neha told IANS.

Neha has not entered the small screen space with the reality TV show as she was a part of a political drama “Rajdhani” in late 1990s. But the actress says she is not in a position to devote that much time to the fiction space now.

She added: “I don’t like things that take me away from being myself. I have done a reality show ‘Roadies’. And it has been the most fantastic experience of my life it is more so because I have the liberty to be myself on TV. I get inspired by the Roadies every day . It makes me fearless. I have learned so much from them.”

Neha has replaced actress Esha Deol in “Roadies”, which is a format that has become popular over the years, and has achieved a cult status of sorts among youth who are keen on adventure. After multiple auditions in various cities across India, shortlisted candidates compete with one another in tough tasks to take home the winner’s title.

The actress said: “Right now in my professional and personal life, if something doesn’t give me some moments everyday where I can throw my head back and just laugh my heart out, I don’t think I want to do it and that is the drive I want.”

Neha, who is best known for her roles in films like “Julie”, “Kyaa Kool Hai Hum”, “Delhii Heights”, “Paying Guests” and “Phas Gaye Re Obama”, has joined hands with beauty brand Kiehl’s and Teach For India to educate underprivileged children.

Under the partnership, all the proceedings from the sale of the Ultra Facial Cream will go to the Teach For India – to improve access to quality education in under-resourced schools.

And the actress says she wants to spread happiness and “that is where Kiehl’s initiative comes in. We have worked so hard for it and you feel like it is all worth it. It is a really satisfying feeling.”

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Actor Vir Das, who has made waves with his stints internationally, will be seen in the first episode of an American comedy show.

Vir, who was signed by CAA, the world famous agency that has only got Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra onboard from India, was noticed by the “American entertainment industry from quite sometime specially after his comedy tours.”

“Vir was being majorly noticed by the American entertainment industry from quite sometime specially after his comedy tours. He is getting an amazing response from the audience here,” a spokesperson said.

The “Go Goa Gone” actor also went on a three city U.S. comedy tour and got recognition. He also performed at the Carolines on Broadway.

After the success of the first tour, he was invited again to do 27 shows in 35 days in the U.S. Seeing the kind of response he was getting from the American market, the world’s biggest comedy management company – Levity Entertainment Group – signed Vir.

“We believe that is what prompted the production house to approach him. He has now started shooting for the pilot season of this comedy show. The rest of the schedule is yet to be decided,” the spokesperson added.

Levity Entertainment Group has worked with world renowned comedians such as Jamie Foxx, Jeff Dunham, Trevor Noah, Daniel Tosh, Tracy Morgan, Amy Schumer and Gabriel Iglesias. And with this the “Delhi Belly” star became the first ever Indian comedian to have been signed by the organisation.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/vir-das-to-shoot-pilot-season-of-american-comedy-show4844Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/vir-das-48011.jpg?w=450Vir Das to shoot ‘pilot season’ of American comedy show “Walked the ramp for the cancer patients fund raiser with this gorgeous girl, Zenobia! Mrs Irani,” Boman Irani tweeted.

Actor Boman Irani walked the ramp for NGO Cancer Patients Aid Association along with wife Zenobia to raise funds for cancer patients.

Boman, best known for his roles in films like “Munnabhai M.B.B.S.”, “Lage Raho Munna Bhai” and “3 Idiots”, took to Twitter on Thursday to share a photograph of him and his wife on stage.

“Walked the ramp for the cancer patients fund raiser with this gorgeous girl, Zenobia! Mrs Irani,” Boman tweeted.

Walked the ramp for the Cancer patients fund raiser with this gorgeous girl, Zenobia! a.k.a. Mrs Irani! @CPAAIndia pic.twitter.com/y6DsX09BIN

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) March 24, 2016

In the image, the “PK” actor can be seen donning a bandhgala while his wife can be seen sporting a sky blue coloured sari.

Boman will next be seen onscreen in “Housefull 3”.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/boman-irani-walks-ramp-with-wife-for-cancer-patients4846Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/boman-irani-4801.jpg?w=450Boman Irani walks ramp with wife for cancer patientsBy: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 25, 2016 4:53 pm Actress Athiya Shetty says she is not sceptical about going sans make-up in front of the camera.

Actress Athiya Shetty, who stepped into showbiz with Salman Khan’s production “Hero”, says she is not sceptical about going sans make-up in front of the camera, saying that she “would love to” do de-glamourised roles.

The actress, who has carved a name for herself in tinsel town for her acting skills as well as fashion quotient, asserts that getting in different moulds for movies with conviction is the challenge of the profession.

“I’m open to de-glam roles, in fact would love to do de-glamourous roles, if the role demands and wants different thing out of you. I think that is the challenge of being an actor to be able to pull off different roles,” Athiya told IANS.

The daughter of actor Suniel Shetty entered showbiz alongside actor Aditya Pancholi’s son Sooraj in “Hero” last year, and since then she has been in the news for many reasons including link-up rumours. Currently, there is speculation that she is dating actor Arjun Kapoor.

Ask her if stories about her personal life more than her professional life bother her, and Athiya is quick to say “no not at all”.

She added: “I don’t want to comment about it (link-ups) because as soon as I comment about it, it is taken into a complete different context so I would rather not comment about it.”

And as far as Arjun is concerned, Athiya says “I think he has a very busy life than thinking about this.”

Athiya, who is the brand ambassador of Maybelline New York, turned muse for designer Namrata Joshipura for the beauty brand’s show at the recently concluded Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 here.

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Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who will be seen sporting a beard in upcoming film “Manmarziyan”, has finally cut it and says he is feeling “naked” without it.

“Manmarziyan” is Ayushmann’s second film with Bhumi Pednekar after “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”.

In the film, Ayushmann will be playing a Punjabi character. For his role, the actor had grown his beard.

However, it seems that the actor has cut his beard now.

“I miss my beard. I feel naked without it,” Ayushmann posted on Twitter on Friday.

I miss my beard. I feel naked without it.

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) March 24, 2016

The film also stars Vicky Kaushal.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2016 4:53 pm

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s dream directorial project Shivaay is shooting for the movie at the top of Balkan mountains. Ajay and his team have been braving harsh weather conditions while shooting for Shivaay in Bulgaria. (Source: Twitter)

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s dream directorial project Shivaay is shooting for the movie at the top of Balkan mountains. Ajay and his team have been braving harsh weather conditions while shooting for Shivaay in Bulgaria.

The Balkan mountain range is a mountain range in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The Balkan range runs 560 km from the Vrashka Chuka Peak on the border between Bulgaria and Serbia eastward through central Bulgaria to Cape Emine on the Black Sea.

The actor-director keeps sharing pictures and videos from the Shivaay sets.

He shared a picture of the snow-capped mountains where the actor is shooting.

Shooting on top of Balkan Mountains pic.twitter.com/DYtSxrWA5A

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 25, 2016

A few days ago, Ajay had shared a video from the sets where the team had to brave hail storms and rough weather conditions.

ABs day on the sets of Shivaayhttp://t.co/0nZBgW5ETz

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 13, 2016

Shivaay will be Ajay’s second directorial venture after U,Me Aur Hum. The film is expected to release by the end of this year.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/ajay-devgn-shoots-for-shivaay-at-balkan-mountains4853Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/ajaydevgnshivaay480.jpg?w=450Ajay Devgn shoots for Shivaay at Balkan mountainsBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 4:44 pm Actress Patralekha, who is busy promoting her erotic thriller film “Love Games”, is annoyed with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Actress Patralekha, who is busy promoting her erotic thriller film “Love Games”, is annoyed with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

“I feel very annoyed about it because in our daily life we all use abusive words. Film is a fiction and writers write what they observe. So, please certify it as an ‘A’ film or ‘U/A’, but if you remove it from adult content also, what do we say,” Patralekha said.

The 26-year-old actress, who made her debut in 2014 with director Hansal Mehta’s critically acclaimed film “CityLights” opposite actor Rajkummar Rao, will be seen in a bold avatar in “Love Games.”

Was it a conscious effort to change her image with this film?

“I didn’t choose it, it just happened… I am an urban girl, but for me, my first film ‘CityLights’ was a huge transformation as I played the role of a rural woman and a mother,” she said.

“As an actor I want to be part of good scripts and good characters. I don’t think too much about genres,” Patralekha added.

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, “Love Games” also features actors Gaurav Arora and Tara Alisha Berry.

The film is scheduled to release on April 8.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/patralekha-annoyed-with-censor-board4854Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/patralekha-480.jpg?w=450Patralekha ‘annoyed’ with Censor BoardBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 4:40 pm Arjun Kapoor and sister Anshula Kapor took to their respective Twitter handles to share photographs of them with their mother Mona Kapoor.

Actor Arjun Kapoor and his sister Anshula Kapoor have recalled their childhood memories on their mother Mona Kapoor’s fourth death anniversary on Friday.

Mona, former wife of Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor, passed away in March 2012 due to multiple organ failure after battling with cancer.

Arjun and Anshula took to their respective Twitter handles to share photographs of them with their mother.

“Its been four years mother but thank you for holding my hand and walking me through this difficult life hope you happy wherever you are,” Arjun tweeted alongside an image in which Arjun as a toddler can be seen guided by Mona to walk down the stairs.

It’s been 4 yrs mom but thank u fr holding my hand & walking me thru this difficult life hope u happy wherever u are pic.twitter.com/DqoaieOFpb

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) March 24, 2016

Anshula posted another photograph in which she can be seen with her mother.

“Its been four years since we’ve laughed together, since you’ve held my hand, hugged me, or wiped my tears. Miss you ma,” she captioned the image.

It’s been 4 yrs since we’ve laughed together, since you’ve held my hand, hugged me, or wiped my tears. Miss you ma❤️ pic.twitter.com/mMMH3j8UWP

— Anshula Kapoor (@anshulakapoor) March 24, 2016

After divorcing Mona in 1996, Boney married veteran actress Sridevi, with whom he has two daughters – Jahnavi and Khushi.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/arjun-kapoor-sister-anshula-get-nostalgic-on-mothers-death-anniversary4855Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/arjun-anshula-mother-mona-480.jpg?w=450Arjun Kapoor, sister Anshula get nostalgic on mother’s death anniversaryBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 4:16 pm Comedian, actor, writer and producer Garry Shandling best known for the shows “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” and “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died at 66.

Comedian, actor, writer and producer Garry Shandling best known for the shows “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” and “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died at 66.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to an address reported to be Shandling’s at 10.40 am on “a medical emergency.” The patient was then transported to Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Born in Chicago, Shandling was raised in Tucson, Ariz., and started out majoring in electrical engineering before completing a marketing degree at the University of Arizona. After moving to Los Angeles, he sold a script for “Sanford and Son” and also wrote for “Welcome Back, Kotter.”

He guest-hosted on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” and created his own sitcom “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show,” in 1986.

The show, also co-created by Alan Zweibel, was nominated for four Emmys, and ran until 1990.

Shandling starred and co-created “Larry Sanders Show” for HBO and was nominated for 18 Emmys for it and, along with Peter Tolan, won an Emmy for the series finale.

Stars including Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Courteney Cox, David Letterman, Chris Farley, Sharon Stone and David Duchovny appeared on the show as parody versions of themselves.

Among his film and voice acting appearances were “Iron Man 2,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Dr Dolittle,” “Zoolander” and “Over the Hedge.”

He also served as a popular awards show host, emceeing the Grammys in 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994, and the Emmys in 2000 and 2004.

Shandling was never married and did not have children.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/comedian-garry-shandling-dies-at-664856Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/garry-shandling480.jpg?w=450Comedian Garry Shandling dies at 66 The Beatles star Paul McCartney will be joining Johnny Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”.

The Beatles star Paul McCartney will be joining Johnny Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”.

The 73-year-old music legend will appear for at least one scene in the fifth installment of the “Pirates of The Caribbean” series, reported Deadline.

The movie stars Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Javier Bardem as the villainous Captain Salazar. Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario will play new characters and Orlando Bloom returns as Will Turner.

The movie has already wrapped production, but directors Espen Sandberg and Joachim Ronning will be tacking on an
extra scene that will feature McCartney.

McCartney is not the first famed English rocker to appear in the Pirates movies. The Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards played Sparrow’s dad in “At World’s End and On Stranger Tides.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/paul-mccartney-cast-in-new-pirates-of-the-caribbean-film4857Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/paul-mccartney480.jpg?w=450Paul McCartney cast in new ‘Pirates of The Caribbean’ film Actress Cate Blanchett has gone for major hair makeover by colouring her tresses pink.

Actress Cate Blanchett has gone for major hair makeover by colouring her tresses pink.

The 46-year-old Oscar-winning actress enlisted London-based colorist Nicola Clarke for the light rinse, reported E! online.

“We’ve been talking about doing it for a while but wanted to get all the award seasons out of the way to have a play and a bit of fun. It will last a couple of weeks, depending on how many washes it has,” Clarke told The Telegraph.

Blanchett paired her new hairstyle with matching tinted aviator glasses, while out and about in London.

The “Carol” star joins a growing list of actresses who have sported pink hair, which includes the likes of Kaley Cuoco, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Helen Mirren.

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Blanchett had debuted a short bob just before the 2016 Oscars, where she walked the red carpet in a teal, romantic, flower-adorned V-neck Armani gown.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/cate-blanchett-debuts-pink-hairdo4859Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/cateblanchette480.jpg?w=450Cate Blanchett debuts pink hairdo Bollywood actor John Abraham knows body is his temple and his fans worship him for the same. The actor has looked to cash in on the same with Rocky Handsome and seems to have achieved good success on Day One especially with single screen masses.

Review: John Abraham’s body and action leave audience impressed

Bollywood actor John Abraham knows body is his temple and his fans worship him for the same. The actor has looked to cash in on the same with Rocky Handsome and seems to have achieved good success on Day One especially with single screen masses.

Audience that IndianExpress.com spoke to at a popular single screen in Bandra, Mumbai looked particularly impressed with the movie on three major counts. One being John Abraham’s chiselled muscular frame that left female viewers drooling inside the theatre. Audience also looked pleased with the high octane action sequences. Last but not the least, it was the performance of the young girl child that won huge applause from the viewers. (Read Rocky Handsome Review here)

Given that it has no major competition Rocky Handsome should do well at the box-office. But given the unpredictable nature of film business, only time will tell if the movie will take a rocky start or a rocking start in the days to come.

Watch audience reaction to Rocky Handsome here:

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Rocky Handsome also has compeition from Hollywood film Batman Vs Superman.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/audience-reacts-to-john-abrahams-rocky-handsome-watch-video4861Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rockyhandsome-audience480.jpg?w=450Audience reacts to John Abraham’s Rocky Handsome, watch videoBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 4:05 pm A mural of David Bowie, in South London, will be listed by the council to ensure it remains protected. (Source: AP)

A mural of David Bowie, in South London, will be listed by the council to ensure it remains protected.

The mural, which has become a shrine for fans, is on the side of Morleys department store, just opposite the Tube station for Brixton, the south London area where Bowie was born in 1947, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Thousands of people visited the artwork, after the demise of the music legend on January 10 following a secret battle with cancer.

Lambeth Council has said its considering renaming the spot where the mural sits and suggestions for a permanent memorial, including a statue of the singer, are up for discussion.

“It is ultimately the family’s decision as to what may be appropriate. We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique ‘Brixton boy’.

“We are also in contact with the Bowie fan club and other Brixton organizations who want to honor the memory and legacy of this extraordinary artist. We will share any word we get from his family that will determine what we do next,” said Councillor Lib Peck, leader of Lambeth Council in a statement.

The mural was created by Australian artist Jimmy C in 2013 after researching Bowie’s life. The Hall of Fame inducted legend died from cancer at the age of 69, just two days after the release of his final album, Blackstar.

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Comedian Tracy Morgan says he was plunged into a dark place after he woke from his coma eight weeks after he was involved in a near-fatal car crash in New Jersey in 2014.

Comedian Tracy Morgan says he was plunged into a dark place after he woke from his coma eight weeks after he was involved in a near-fatal car crash in New Jersey in 2014.

The 47-year-old comedian said he toyed with the idea of suicide on numerous occasions when he was strapped to his hospital bed, unable to walk, for over a year following the near-fatal accident on June 7, 2014, reported Rolling Stone magazine.

“I thought I was going to die for a long time. My thoughts – I was in a very dark place. I was sitting right
here, contemplating suicide. I couldn’t walk. Emotionally, it’s hard for me to deal with,” said Morgan, who has three sons Gitrid, Malcolm, and Tracy, Jr from his first marriage and two-year-old daughter Maven with wife Megan Woolover.

The actor miraculously got through the ordeal, which saw a Walmart truck on the New Jersey Turnpike smash into the limousine he was passenger in, but not without a fight.

He spent eight days in a coma before waking up to learn he had gone blind – a condition that lasted six days – was suffering from a traumatic brain injury and had a broken leg.

But he also battled feelings of guilt and regret as his friend-James ‘Jimmy’ McNair sadly died in the accident, which led to him seeking months of psychiatric help.

And now, 20 months after the crash, the “30 Rock” star is back on the road touring his gigs again.

“I don’t think I cheated death. I think this was the plan. My room wasn’t ready,” he said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/tracy-morgan-considered-suicide-after-crash4866Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/01/tracy-morgan-480.jpg?w=450Tracy Morgan considered suicide after crash Fumero announced the couple were expecting a baby back in November with a cute Instagram post that nonchalantly mentioned her pregnancy. “Amazing time at our surprise baby shower yesterday. Oh, PS—I’m pregnant,” she wrote. (Source: Instagram)

Actress Melissa Fumero, best known for playing Amy Santiago in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and her husband David Fumero welcomed their first child today.

The couple have named the baby boy Enzo, reported E! online.

Fumero announced the couple were expecting a baby back in November with a cute Instagram post that nonchalantly mentioned her pregnancy. “Amazing time at our surprise baby shower yesterday. Oh, PS—I’m pregnant,” she wrote.

The 33-year-old also shared a photo from a recent baby shower that was held at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood, California and wrote, “Feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. Love my beautiful friends. Thank you all for a wonderful shower.”

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 15:41

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 3:41 pm

Chris Hemsworth may be one of the biggest stars of Hollywood, but the actor decided to move his family back to Australia so that they can have a life out of the spotlight, with a little bit of normalcy.

Chris Hemsworth may be one of the biggest stars of Hollywood, but the actor decided to move his family back to Australia so that they can have a life out of the spotlight, with a little bit of normalcy.

The 32-year-old “Thor” star said it becomes suffocating to be in public eye always, reported E! online.

“I love what I do as an actor, but when you are surrounded by it constantly, it becomes a bit suffocating. It’s nice to have conversations with people and be a part of a community that doesn’t live and breathe that world,” Hemsworth said.

“We were living shoulder to shoulder in the suburbs and thought that’s not how we want our kids to grow up. Moving to a kind of farm setup back here on the coast in Australia has been the best thing,” he added.

Hemsworth, who has three children with wife Elsa Pataky, said having children helped him step out of the “self-absorbed world” of acting.

“It’s no longer all about me, which is quite refreshing. Once the kids arrived, I was like, ‘Wow, this is what life is about.’,” he said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/chris-hemsworth-moved-to-australia-to-have-normal-family-life4870Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/02/chris-hemsworth-480.jpg?w=450Chris Hemsworth moved to Australia to have normal family lifeBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 3:38 pm Hollywood stars Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan’s actor son Jack has opened up about his experiences as the child of a famous divorced couple. (Source: AP/Reuters)

Hollywood stars Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan’s actor son Jack has opened up about his experiences as the child of a famous divorced couple.

Jack was just five when his parents split in 1997 and he admits the media circus surrounding their divorce was very difficult for him to handle, reported Us magazine.

Now 23, the star of Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese’s new TV hit “Vinyl” said, “It’s one of those weird ages for your parents to get divorced. You’re old enough to know what’s going on, but young enough to be kind of naive about it. It’s a whole deal.

“It’s hard to ignore when you’re at a grocery store and you’re checking out and you look at (magazines), and there’s a photo of them with a little paper rip graphic between them. It’s a hard deal.”

But despite the drama, Jack can’t imagine being happier with other parents.

“I acknowledge fully the way that I grew up was not normal, but, at the same time, it was normal in the sense that despite what my parents do, they are still a mom and a dad,” he added.

“It’s not like they are their characters at the dinner table or anything like that. I’m a huge fan of both of their
work… The thing that’s nice about it, something that I’m really grateful to have, is they share this enthusiasm for telling stories and acting.

“I’m really happy. It’s (acting) a cool job. If I had parents who weren’t actors, I’d still be over the moon to have this job.”

Jack said he accepted he’ll always be considered Meg and Dennis’ kid, but he hopes roles in “The Hunger Games” and “Vinyl” will help film fans quickly forget about his famous parents when they are watching him on-screen.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 25, 2016, 15:34

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 3:34 pm

Actress Tara Alisha Berry, who will be seen sharing the screen space with Patralekha in “Love Games”, says there is no competition between them.

Actress Tara Alisha Berry, who will be seen sharing the screen space with Patralekha in “Love Games”, says there is no competition between them.

Asked if there were any cat fights on the sets of the film or if there is any competition between them, Tara said: “…all characters have important place in the film. Besides, I know Patralekha from a long time and I knew she is very down to earth.”

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, “Love Games” also features Gaurav Arora in the lead.

Tara plays the role of Alisha, who is in an abusive relationship but later on she falls in love with the character played by Gaurav.

She also says that she considers Vikram Bhatt, the director of the film, as her mentor.

“Both Vikram Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt are very intuitive and they can just see through you as an actor and also understand the kind of person you are. It’s a blessing to work with such a director and for me he’s not just been a director, but also a mentor.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/no-competition-with-patralekha-tara-alisha-berry4874Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/tara-patralekha-480.jpg?w=450No competition with Patralekha: Tara Alisha BerryBy: PTI | Mumbai | Updated: March 25, 2016 3:35 pm Close on the heels of Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif and Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna Bhabani breakups, there is now speculation that much in love couple Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande have hit a rough patch.

Close on the heels of Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif and Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna Bhabani breakups, there is now speculation that much in love couple Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande have hit a rough patch.

After dating for close to six years, reports of trouble in their relationship have started surfacing, though three months ago Sushant had announced he would tie the knot with the 31-year-old TV actress in December.

Both Sushant and Ankita did not respond to SMSes and phone calls.

Sushant, 30 and Ankita began dating while shooting for Ekta Kapoor’s drama “Pavitra Rishta” in 2009. This is not the first time that such reports have come out.

On earlier occasions, the duo made public appearances together to scotch the rumours but this time they haven’t done so, further fuelling speculation. (Read: M.S. Dhoni one of the best sports minds ever: Sushant Singh Rajput)

Recently, there were reports that Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan were heading for divorce, thus ending their 17-year-old marriage.

Prior to this, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli split up, ending their two-year courtship.

The 27-year-old actress maintained a stoic silence on the breakup, but Kohli apparently unfollowed her on Twitter and Instagram and then, uploaded, deleted and re-uploaded a photograph of himself, originally captioned, ‘Heartbroken’.

After dating each other for six-long years and living together for a year, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif called it quits too.

The rumours of their relationship falling apart had been doing the rounds for the last few months.

Earlier this year, Farhan Akthar and his wife of 15 years, Adhuna Akhtar announced their decision to separate “mutually and amicably”.

Farhan, 42, is the son of veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar and his former wife Honey Irani, and Adhuna, who is six years older to the “Rock On!!” actor, is a celebrity hairstylist.

They exchanged wedding vows in 2000 and have two daughters together named Shakya and Akira.

Pulkit Samrat and wife Shweta Rohira also separated last month after less than a year of marriage.

Pulkit, 32, got married to superstar Salman Khan’s rakhi sister Shweta in 2014.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sushant-singh-rajput-ankita-lokhande-call-it-quits4876Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sushantrajput-ankita480.jpg?w=450Sushant Singh Rajput, Ankita Lokhande call it quits?By: IANS | Mumbai | Updated: March 25, 2016 3:44 pm “This is a very challenging role for me and the whole cast, including Gulshan Devaiah and Sreesanth, who makes his debut. We hope that people like the film,” Richa Chadha said.

Actress Richa Chadha, who is prepping for her next release “Cabaret”, says her role in the film is challenging not just for her but also for actor Gulshan Devaiah and cricketer-turned-actor S. Sreesanth, who is making his acting debut with the movie.

“This is a very challenging role for me and the whole cast, including Gulshan Devaiah and Sreesanth, who makes his debut. We hope that people like the film,” Richa said in a statement.

Richa, who won praises for her depiction of a girl in morality crisis in “Masaan”, will be essaying the role of a small-town dancer who has a dream to go big.

The “Fukrey” actress also shared the first look of the Kaustav Narayan Niyogi directorial. Richa says the teaser poster of the upcoming movie was designed by film’s producer Pooja Bhatt.

“I am delighted at the response to the teaser poster. Few know that it has been designed by our producer Pooja Bhatt herself,” she added.

Bhatt also took to Twitter to reveal the first look of “Cabaret” in which Richa is seen giving seductive looks.

Bhatt captioned the poster: “Come step into the world of uninterrupted pleasure. Revealing the first look of Cabaret!!”

The “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!” actress also has another film in her kitty — “Sarbjit”.

“Sarbjit” is a biopic on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted in Pakistan on charges of terrorism and spying and was sentenced to death. He was attacked by inmates at a prison in Lahore in April 2013 and died a few days later.

The film also features actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and actor Randeep Hooda in key roles.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 15:27

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 3:27 pm

British-Pakistani singer Zayn Malik’s much-anticipated new solo album Mind of Mine will feature a song in Urdu, titled “Flower”. Urdu is the native tongue of the 23-year-old singer’s father. (Source: PTI)

British-Pakistani singer Zayn Malik’s much-anticipated new solo album Mind of Mine will feature a song in Urdu, titled “Flower”. Urdu is the native tongue of the 23-year-old singer’s father.

According to a review in The New York Times, the song is 104-seconds long and appears in the middle of the former One Direction member’s debut.

It features “gentle folk-influenced guitar” over which Malik sings “with deeply centered but controlled fervor”, reported NME magazine.

The lyrics to the track are: “Jab tak is mohabbat ke phool na khilay / Tab tak is dill ko sukoon na miley” (Until the flower of this love has blossomed/This heart won’t be at peace).

Malik has previously revealed that he speaks Urdu – his father’s native tongue. After winning the award for outstanding achievement in music at the Asian Awards last year, he thanked his parents “for making me Asian, and for allowing me to have some sort of effect on the Asian community.”

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 15:23

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 3:23 pm

“Sex & the City” creator Darren Star has revealed he wanted Alec Baldwin to play Mr Big in the series.

“Sex & the City” creator Darren Star has revealed he wanted Alec Baldwin to play Mr Big in the series.

The writer/director felt sure Baldwin was the perfect choice to play Carrie Bradshaw’s love interest – until he met Chris Noth, reported Entertainment Weekly.

“I was thinking of Alec Baldwin for Big initially but I met with Chris Noth and thought he was perfect. I remember the first table read, how good he was. I’m not saying that Chris was Mr Big, but he brought a lot of his own persona to the role,” Star said.

And Star says he wasn’t initially sold on John Corbett as Carrie’s other love interest, Aidan Shaw.

“We initially were thinking about Aidan Quinn for Aidan, but I think he wasn’t available. I loved John Corbett in ‘Northern Exposure’, and we were like, ‘Well, what’s John Corbett been up to?’ He just had the laconic, dudish vibe.”

But Quinn did inspire the role, as Star opted to name Corbett’s character Aidan as a nod to the actor. “We kept Aidan because we loved the name.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/alec-baldwin-was-first-choice-for-mr-big-in-satc-creator4882Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/alecbaldwin480.jpg?w=450Alec Baldwin was first choice for Mr Big in ‘SATC: creator Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor have put on their dancing shoes for the new peppy number ‘Let’s talk about Love’ from their forthcoming film Baaghi. A rock n’ roll number, this one is surely going to become a party anthem soon.

Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor have put on their dancing shoes for the new peppy number ‘Let’s talk about Love’ from their forthcoming film Baaghi. A rock n’ roll number, this one is surely going to become a party anthem soon.

The two actors are seen grooving on the tunes of this song a la Shammi Kapoor style. Shammi Kapoor, who was known as the ‘God of Dance’ has set a benchmark with his dance moves and we see these two young actors get into his shoes beautifully. (Read: Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor to put on their dancing shoes for ‘Baaghi’s second song)

Their chemistry was already the most talked about thing in the first song of the film, and now they have taken it a notch higher with this one. The two actors sure have dancing in their blood and we see that in their previous films Heropanti and ABCD 2 as well.

Shraddha Kapoor released the song on Twitter. She tweeted:

Put your dancing shoes on & #LetsTalkAboutLOVE! Video out now: http://t.co/9ZtrHb0DGh@iTIGERSHROFF @sabbir24x7 @baaghiofficial

— Shraddha Kapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) March 25, 2016

Rapper Raftaar and singer Neha Kakkar have lent their voices to this song.

Directed by Sabbir Khan, Baaghi will release on April 29.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/baaghi-new-song-tiger-shraddhas-ode-to-shammi-kapoor-in-lets-talk-about-love4885Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/tiger-shraddha-baaghi480.jpg?w=450Baaghi new song: Tiger, Shraddha’s ode to Shammi Kapoor in ‘Let’s talk about Love’

By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 15:20

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 3:20 pm

The 56-year-old star, who is celebrating his 40th year as a recording artist, will be feted for his outstanding career, during which he scored the record for most number ones on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. (Source: Reuters)

Mexican singer/songwriter Marco Antonio Solis is set to be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Prize during the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards next month.

The 56-year-old star, who is celebrating his 40th year as a recording artist, will be feted for his outstanding career, during which he scored the record for most number ones on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.

Solis also holds the record for the most number one hits on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart over all other composers.

His 40th year as a recording artist has already been a big one – he began 2016 with top honors at the Vina del Mar Song Festival and recorded the official song to welcome Pope Francis in his native Michoacan during his Holiness’ latest trip to Mexico.

He is also on the shortlist for induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside Juanes and Shakira.

The 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards will be held in Miami Beach, Florida.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/marco-antonio-to-receive-billboard-lifetime-achievement-award4887Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/marcoantonio480.jpg?w=450Marco Antonio to receive Billboard Lifetime Achievement awardBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 3:13 pm Actress Priyanka Chopra has added one more feather to her Hollywood success cap by becoming a part of lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret’s 2016 “What is Sexy” list. (Source: Reuters)

Actress Priyanka Chopra has added one more feather to her Hollywood success cap by becoming a part of lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret’s 2016 “What is Sexy” list.

The 33-year-old Indian import, who made her debut in West with American TV series “Quantico,” got the sexiest eyes tag.     Not only the actress, but her ABC thriller show also received the sexiest TV cast title.

Priyanka retweeted the the link of the list posted by a fan club on her Twitter page. “Sexiest eyes and sexiest cast!! Love it! @VictoriasSecret @JohannaEBraddy @MrJoshHopkins @jazmasri @tate_ellington,” she wrote.

Sexiest eyes and sexiest cast!! Love it! @VictoriasSecret @JohannaEBraddy @MrJoshHopkins @jazmasri @tate_ellington http://t.co/HAU2Ct9y4n

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 25, 2016

“Scandal” star Kerry Washington picked up the honour for sexiest actress, while Demi Lovato was named sexiest songstress.

Other winners are Julianne Hough, Maria Menounos, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Hailey Baldwin, Rashida Jones and Olivia Munn.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s French Bulldog was named Sexiest Furry Friend.

Victoria’s Secret angels Sara Sampaio and Josephine Skriver announced the winners.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/priyanka-chopra-makes-it-to-victorias-secret-what-is-sexy-list4888Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/02/priyankachopra4803.jpg?w=450Priyanka Chopra makes it to Victoria’s Secret ‘What is Sexy”‘ listBy: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 3:07 pm When asked about this, Johar told reporters, “I agree. It is a good looking pair and they should definitely do a film. I think Sid and Deepika will look amazing together. And everyday there is a new rumour, Deepika with Sid and Deepika with Fawad (in a film)..so I think this has to happen very soon.”

Filmmaker Karan Johar says actress Deepika Padukone and Sidharth Malhotra should do a film together as they will look good on screen.

Karan Johar launched Sidharth in his last directorial venture “Student of the Year” and has worked with Deepika in his home production, “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”.

The “My Name is Khan” director had recently said in a Twitter chat that the duo will make a good on screen pair.

When asked about this, Johar told reporters, “I agree. It is a good looking pair and they should definitely do a film. I think Sid and Deepika will look amazing together. And everyday there is a new rumour, Deepika with Sid and Deepika with Fawad (in a film)..so I think this has to happen very soon.”

Karan is currently elated with the response to his home production “Kapoor and Sons”.

The dysfunctional-family drama, which stars Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth, Rishi Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor and Ratna Pathak Shah, got rave reviews and has done a business of over Rs 45 crore within a week.

Rishi, who plays a 90-year-old grandfather in the film, said he constantly had fights with director Shakun Batra. “I worked on the film for 22 days and there was not a single day when I didn’t fight with him on the set. You can ask the entire star cast, we used to fight everyday. And not on some creative issue but only execution,” Kapoor said.

To which, Rajat jokingly said, “No it wasn’t a fight. Fight is two way. Here it was only from one side (pointing to Kapoor).”

Pakistani heartthrob Fawad, who plays a gay character called Rahul Kapoor in the film, said initially he was a bit nervous to take on the role as he was not sure how the audience would react to it.

“Honestly, the film has taught me a lot. I am not saying I was an intolerant man before, but while doing it, initially I was a little nervous. What the reactions will be, how will people think (about the role) but I had such a wonderful team that I invested my faith on,” he said.

“Towards the end I came to the resolution that it is just another person in the family, there should be nothing shocking about it. The way that dealt with it is wonderful,” he added.

The actor said it is a welcome change that people today are accepting homosexual characters on screen.

“Usually people are uncomfortable in the beginning with intimate scenes but over time you get used to it and this is something which people are starting to get used to as well. It is a very welcoming move,” Fawad said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/deepika-and-sidharth-should-do-a-film-together-karan-johar4890Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/deepika-sidharth480.jpg?w=450Deepika and Sidharth should do a film together: Karan Johar

By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 25, 2016, 14:37

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 2:37 pm

Actress Huma Qureshi says given a chance to work with John Abraham, she would love to do an out and out action film.

Actress Huma Qureshi says given a chance to work with John Abraham, she would love to do an out and out action film.

“I would love to do an action comedy or an out and out action movie with John. I would definitely love to do that,” said Huma during the screening of actor’s latest film “Rocky Handsome”.

The 29-year-old actress says she is an ardent John Abraham fan and quite excited to watch his favorite star’s comeback as an action hero in “Rocky Handsome”.

“I have a lot of expectations from ‘Rocky Handsome’. Being a huge fan of John, I can’t wait to watch him back in his action hero image. I loved the trailer. I am sure the film will be even more action packed. John is the biggest action hero we have in Bollywood,” Huma cited.

Amonh her Bollywood projects, Huma has completed Hindi remake of American supernatural psychological horror film “Oculus” and Gurinder Chadha’s “Viceroy’s House”.

“Oculus” is the story of a brother and sister battling paranormal activity. Saqib Saleem and Huma will be reprising the characters played by Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 25, 2016, 14:29

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 2:29 pm

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is super busy these days as she is currently working on three films simultaneously.

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is super busy these days as she is currently working on three films simultaneously.

The “NH10” actress is shooting for “Sultan”, where she plays a female wrestler from Haryana. Co-starring superstar Salman Khan, the film involves intense wrestling scenes and is overall a demanding and thrilling project.

On finishing the shoot for “Sultan”, Anushka will travel to Jaipur for the final leg of shooting for filmmaker Karan Johar’s “Ae Dil Hain Mushkil”.

While working on both films together, the “Dil Dhadakne Do” star has also been involved in readings of her next home production, “Phillauri”.

“Phillauri” features Punjabi star Daljit Dosanjh and Sooraj Sharma. This film will go on floors mid-April.

“Despite long days and a huge workload, Anushka is managing to balance all three with ease,” Anushka’s spokesperson said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/anushka-sharma-juggling-between-three-films4894Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/anushkasharma-480.jpg?w=450Anushka Sharma juggling between three films A day after Holi Sunny Leone found her name embroiled in a slapgate episode with reports emerging that the actress slapped a journalist for quizzing her about her charges for ‘night performances’.

A day after Holi Sunny Leone found her name embroiled in a slapgate episode with reports emerging that the actress slapped a journalist for quizzing her about her charges for ‘night performances’.

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Surat yesterday at a Holi event where Sunny Leone was one of the celebrity guests.

Reports suggested that the question from the scribe enraged the actress so much that she ended up slapping the former. Reports also quoted Sunny’s husband Daniel Weber saying that Sunny Leone would think a thousand times before coming to Gujarat again.

However, when IndianExpress.com checked with Daniel Weber on the same, he denied the entire episode and expressed surprise at such fake reports doing the rounds along with his fake quote. (Read: Sunny Leone’s eyes do the talking in One Night Stand poster)

Said Daniel, “There is not a single fact of truth to this. It’s a shame that they did not fact check when someone just tells any random story. Even the quote is complete lie. We have called him and proved he has lied.”

When asked what exactly transpired at the event, Daniel said, ” Nothing. We don’t know what this person is talking about as there were no interviews at the holi event. If anyone knows us then they would know this could never be true.”

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By: IANS
New Delhi Published:Mar 25, 2016, 13:40

By: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 25, 2016 1:40 pm

Salman Khan says there are “very few cinema halls in India”, and emphasises the need to open more movie theatres “on the outskirts” of the cities.

Superstar Salman Khan says there are “very few cinema halls in India”, and emphasises the need to open more movie theatres “on the outskirts” of the cities.

When asked about the lack of cinema theatres, the “Dabangg” star said that “we can do another ten thousand plus cinema halls in this country”.

“There are very few cinema halls in India and we can still do another ten thousand plus cinema halls in this country. In the main city, with all the real estate price and other things, I think they will rather make a office. So, whatever cinema has to be built, they will have to be built on the outskirts and that is where they should have to be built actually,” Salman told IANS.

Explaining the reason behind the need for cinema halls in the outlying areas, the actor added: “Because lots of small places in the cities they don’t have any theatres.”

On the professional front, the actor is busy with the shooting for his forthcoming film “Sultan”.

In the Ali Abbas Zafar directorial, Salman will be seen as a wrestler. He has gained weight for his character. The film will release on July 8.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/salman-khan-rues-lack-of-cinema-halls-in-india4898Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/salman-khan-480.jpg?w=450Salman Khan rues lack of cinema halls in IndiaBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:March 25, 2016 1:37 pm Telugu film Oopiri, which has released today, has been receiving positive reviews from the fans on social networking sites. Fans from within the industry and outside have been sharing positive words for the film and the lead actors.

Telugu film Oopiri, which has released today, has been receiving positive reviews from the fans on social networking sites. Fans from within the industry and outside have been sharing positive words for the film and the lead actors.

Directed by Vamsi Paidipally, the film features Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, Karthi, Tamannaah Bhatia and Prakash Raj.

Oopiri is on official remake of the 2011 released French movie The Intouchables. Shriya Saran and Anushka Shetty have done cameos in the film.

Here is what the twitterati have to say about the film:

So happy to hear positive talks about #Thozha #Oopiri watching tonight!! Thank you all for the big support!! Congrats to the entire team!!]]>https://newsvilla.in/oopiri-twitter-reactions-nagarjuna-akkineni-tamannaah-starrer-film-gets-a-thumbs-up4900Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/oopiritwitter480.jpg?w=450Oopiri Twitter reactions: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Tamannaah starrer film gets a thumbs upBy: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 25, 2016 1:37 pm Superstar Aamir Khan says he is “definitely” heading to theatres to watch legendary filmmaker V Shantaram’s 1972 Marathi film “Pinjra,” that has been restored and re-released in the state of Maharashtra.

Superstar Aamir Khan says he is “definitely” heading to theatres to watch legendary filmmaker V Shantaram’s 1972 Marathi film “Pinjra,” that has been restored and re-released in the state of Maharashtra.

The 51-year-old “PK” actor was thrilled with the restoration of the Marathi classic and urged his fans to watch it.

“Just got to know that PINJRA, V Shantaram’s last film, has been restored and re-released in theaters.

“We don’t often get to see films of one of our great film makers in the theater! I’m definitely going for it! Don’t miss it! Love. a,” Aamir tweeted.

Just got to know that PINJARA, V Shantaram’s last film, has been restored and re-released in theatres. (1/2)

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 25, 2016

We don’t often get to see films of one of our great film makers in the theatre! I’m definitely going for it! Don’t miss it! Love. a. (2/2)

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 25, 2016

“Pinjra” starring Shriram Lagoo and Sandhya in lead roles, was also released in Hindi with the same title.

The movie revolved around a school teacher, Lagoo, who wants to change a Tamasha (Marathi folk musical theater) performer, played by Sandhya, but ends up falling in love with her.

The film’s songs, including “Aali thumkat”, “Disla ga bai disla” and “Chhabidar chhabi” are favourites to this day.

Aamir has been an avid viewer of Marathi cinema and he had also taken to Twitter to praise actor Nana Patekar’s performance in “Natsamrat”.

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By: PTI
London Published:Mar 25, 2016, 13:12

By: PTI | London | Published:March 25, 2016 1:12 pm

Cavill said, “I don’t know, it all depends. Obviously I am very busy with the Superman stuff but if there were any windows and they wanted me to do that kind of role it would be great and I would love to do it.”

He might currently be setting box offices alight with his role in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as the world’s greatest superhero, but Henry Cavill has revealed he would “love” the opportunity to play the world’s greatest spy.

With Daniel Craig reportedly finished for good with his role as James Bond, Cavill, 32, has been rumoured as in the running to be the next 007, reporetd Metro.

When asked if he would like to take up the role as the suave British spy on “The Graham Norton Show”, Cavill said, “I don’t know, it all depends. Obviously I am very busy with the Superman stuff but if there were any windows and they wanted me to do that kind of role it would be great and I would love to do it.”

Craig has held down the role as James Bond since 2006, but the word has persisted for the best part of a year that he won’t be returning for a fifth movie.

Idris Elba has long been the favourite to replace him, but in the face of his continued denials, other names have emerged, including Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Aidan Turner and Cavill himself.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/superman-henry-cavill-would-love-to-be-the-next-james-bond4904Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/superman-henrycavill480.jpg?w=450‘Superman’ Henry Cavill would ‘love’ to be the next James Bond

By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 13:08

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 1:08 pm

Singer Zayn Malik has still not sorted out the problems he had with his former band One Direction.

Singer Zayn Malik has still not sorted out the problems he had with his former band One Direction.

The 23-year-old singer, who became famous as a memeber of the British band, said he tried to contact the boys but they have not reciprocated, reported E! online.

“I tried to have contact but nobody’s reached out,” he said. “So whatever,” Zayn said.

However, he has had a word with with Liam, though they actually haven’t met since Zayn left the band.

“I’m still probably the closest to Liam. We talk on the phone. He congratulated me on my single, which was nice. I congratulated him on his Brit Award. It was a good chat. We haven’t met up in a long time so we want to meet up,” he said.

Zayn left One Direction last year in March and talking about the storm that followed he said, “You can be in the eye of it if you choose to be. Or you can let it overwhelm you.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/zayn-malik-still-not-cool-with-one-direction4906Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/02/zayn-malik480.jpg?w=450Zayn Malik still not cool with One Direction “Did anyone else think Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor was Shah Rukh from ‘Darr’ and ‘Baazigar’,” Nambiar, best known for directing films like “Shaitan”, “David” and “Wazir”, posted on Twitter on Thursday.

Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar says Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg’s role of villain Lex Luthor in the superhero film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” looks similar to what Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan played in his classic films “Darr” and “Baazigar”.

Luthor is a sophisticated young businessman and hereditary CEO of LexCorp who is fixated on defeating his archenemy Superman.

According to Nambiar, the role seems quite similar to the grey shade characters that Shah Rukh played in “Darr” and “Baazigar”.

“Did anyone else think Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor was Shah Rukh from ‘Darr’ and ‘Baazigar’,” Nambiar, best known for directing films like “Shaitan”, “David” and “Wazir”, posted on Twitter on Thursday. Read review of Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” released in India on Friday.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/bejoy-nambiar-compares-batman-vs-superman-villain-jesse-eisenberg-to-shah-rukh-khan4907Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/shahrukhkhan-jesseeisenbergh-batmanvsuperman480.jpg?w=450Bejoy Nambiar compares Batman Vs Superman villain Jesse Eisenberg to Shah Rukh Khan Post Mastizaade, Sunny Leone is all set for her next outing on screen. The poster of her upcoming movie One Night Stand has released and the actress has once again nailed it with her her looks this time. (Source: Twitter)

Post Mastizaade, Sunny Leone is all set for her next outing on screen. The poster of her upcoming movie One Night Stand has released and the actress has once again nailed it with her her looks this time. After entertaining her fans with her sex comedy, she seems to be back on screens with a serious role now.

Milap Zaveri’s Mastizaade couldn’t hold on to the viewers attention for long, but this time Sunny Leone seems to bring in something more promising with One Night Stand. In the first look of the picture that has been shared on Twitter by the official account of the movie, we see a mature Sunny Leone hug a man, who probably is the leading man in the film. The actress looks in distress as we see it in her eyes. (Read: Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Leone to share screen space in Raees)

Directed by Jasmine Moses D’souza, One Night Stand also features Tanuj Virwani. The film will release on April 22.

An attraction will become an obsession. #OneNightStandOn22April pic.twitter.com/flOyr5SQMh

— One Night Stand (@ONSTheFilm) March 24, 2016

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sunny-leones-eyes-do-the-talking-in-one-night-stand-poster4909Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sunnyleone-onenightstand480.jpg?w=450Sunny Leone’s eyes do the talking in One Night Stand poster Music mogul Simon Cowell says working with boy band One Direction was “a nightmare” initially.

Music mogul Simon Cowell says working with boy band One Direction was “a nightmare” initially.

The “X-factor” boss jokingly said that the boys including Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik were like “excited puppies,” reported Aceshowbiz.

“They were like five puppies – really excited, loads of opinions, always wanted to hang out,” Cowell said.

Reacting to his “nightmare” comment Tomlinson laughed, saying, “I’m sure we were a nightmare. We were at the height of our immaturity, always running around and being mischievous. There were so many meetings where Simon had to snap us to attention, but he was very patient.”

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The British band is currently on hiatus and the 56-year-old record producer said he has no idea if they will
come back together. “I don’t know if it’s a hiatus or a breakup, to be honest … In a weird way, I don’t want to know … They’ll decide when they want to come back together,” he said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/working-with-1d-was-nightmare-at-first-simon-cowell4911Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2015/11/simon-cowell-480.jpg?w=450Working with 1D was ‘nightmare’ at first: Simon Cowell

By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 12:27

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 12:27 pm

Singer Nick Cannon has denied dissing his ex Mariah Carey in new song “Oh Well”. Ever since the scathing track was released a few days ago, fans have been speculating that it was written with the 35-year-old rapper’s ex Carey in mind. (Source: AP)

Singer Nick Cannon has denied dissing his ex Mariah Carey in new song “Oh Well”. Ever since the scathing track was released a few days ago, fans have been speculating that it was written with the 35-year-old rapper’s ex Carey in mind.

In a string of Twitter posts, Cannon denied claims that the song is a diss directed at the 45-year-old singer, whom he split from in 2014 after six years of marriage.

“Sorry to disappoint the bottom feeders but you won’t be hearing any diss records from me unless it’s about the GOVERNMENT! LOL,” he said.

Cannon went on saying that he and Carey “are both very happy and have both moved on.” “So all the outlets reaching for gossip, it’s not 2014 anymore. Do your jobs better! #OldNews,” he continued.

“Like I have always said I will forever respect and love @MariahCarey and will never say anything negative about the mother of my children.”

In “Oh Well” the “America’s Got Talent” host talks about his past relationship with a woman he once loved.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/nick-cannon-denies-criticizing-mariah-carey-in-new-song4913Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/nickcannon-mariah480.jpg?w=450Nick Cannon denies criticizing Mariah Carey in new song Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who keeps posting sweet pictures with his family, shared a fresh picture of him celebrating Holi with ‘his girls’ – wife Aishwarya and daughter Aaradhya. (Source: Instagram)

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who keeps posting sweet pictures with his family, shared a fresh picture of him celebrating Holi with ‘his girls’ – wife Aishwarya and daughter Aaradhya.

The picture has the trio is smeared in colours, Aaradhya is in her mom’s lap as she gazes at her father Abhishek.

Sharing the picture on Instagram Abhishek simply captioned it: “My girls”

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Abhishek also shared a picture of the Holika dahan, a day before Holi, at their residence.

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Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 12:12

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 12:12 pm

Actress Dascha Polanco best known for playing Diaz on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” (OITNB), is freed from the assault charges that her teenage neighbour had filed against her. (Source: Still)

Actress Dascha Polanco best known for playing Diaz on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” (OITNB), is freed from the assault charges that her teenage neighbour had filed against her.

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case on Wednesday, March 23, reported People magazine.

The actress was alleged to have attacked her 17-year-old neighbour Michelle Cardona in July 2015 due to which she suffered “bruising and redness to her face, scratches to her arms, and substantial pain” and was hospitalised for her injuries.

Polanco was originally booked for assault, attempted assault and harassment.

A “thorough investigation” was conducted into the allegations while Polanco was offered what was called an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.

“From the start, Ms. Polanco has denied the allegations and we have said that the charges should be dismissed.

“We are pleased that after a thorough investigation and review of the actual evidence, the District Attorney’s Office has done the right thing and agreed to dismiss the case against Polanco,” attorney Gerald B Lefcourt said in a statement.

The charges would be formally dropped if Polanco remained trouble-free for six months.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/assault-charges-against-orange-is-the-new-black-star-dascha-polanco-dropped4917Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/orangeisthenewblack-dascha480.jpg?w=450Assault charges against Orange Is the New Black star Dascha Polanco dropped

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Los Angeles Published:Mar 25, 2016, 11:52

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 25, 2016 11:52 am

The book contains more than 125 of her favorite recipes that are “surprisingly tasty, with little or no sugar, fat, or gluten,” reported E! online.

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow dedicated her fourth cookbook to some of her famous friends’ children.

The book contains more than 125 of her favorite recipes that are “surprisingly tasty, with little or no sugar, fat, or gluten,” reported E! online.

The 43-year-old actress dedicated it not only to her own kids, Apple, 11, and Moses, 9, but also to celeb pals Beyonce and Jay Z’s Blue Ivy Carter; Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman’s daughters Olive and Frankie; Ryan Murphy and David Miller’s sons; Nicole Richie and Joel Madden’s daughter Kate and son Sparrow.

Paltrow also stated in the book’s introduction that the book’s suitable for busy parents. “When I sat down to start this book, I had been polling my friends and colleagues on what sort of cookbook they were looking for,” she wrote.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/gwyneth-paltrow-dedicates-cookbook-to-blue-ivy-celeb-kids4919Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/gwynethpaltrow480.jpg?w=450Gwyneth Paltrow dedicates cookbook to Blue Ivy, celeb kids Bollywood actress turned author Twinkle Khanna is enjoying a brief holiday with her younger sister Rinke Khanna and their kids. (Source: Instagram)

Bollywood actress turned author Twinkle Khanna is enjoying a brief holiday with her younger sister Rinke Khanna and their kids.

Twinkle posted a collage from their holiday retreat where the kids can be seen having fun as they pile up on elder brother Aarav.

Twinkle’s younger sister Rinke, a former actress, is married to Delhi-based businessman Sameer Saran and has a son and daughter. Twinkle also has two children Aarav and Nitara.

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Twinkle keeps her fans updating her fans about her family and professional work.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/twinkle-khanna-sister-rinke-holiday-in-dehradun-with-their-kids4921Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/twinklerinke-holiday480.jpg?w=450Twinkle Khanna, sister Rinke holiday in Dehradun with their kidsBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2016 4:36 pm Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passed away at the age of 35 after prolonged battle with cancer. Jishnu passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Kochi.

Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passed away at the age of 35 after prolonged battle with cancer. Jishnu passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Kochi. Jishnu was battling throat and lung cancer for quite some time and was undergoing treatment at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS). He breathed his last at 8.15 AM on Friday, a hospital spokesperson said.

Jishnu was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and had been completely cured of it. But his cancer relapsed last year and since then he had been undergoing treatment for the same.

Jishnu was the son of famous Malayalam actor Raghavan. He is survived by wife Dhanya Rajan, who is an architect by profession.

Sources close to the actor told IANS that the place and date of Jishnu’s funeral is yet to be decided. “His parents hail from Kannur and it’s not yet decided where the funeral will take place,” said the source who did not wish to be identified.

Even though the actor and his parents reside in the state capital, for the past several months the entire family had moved to Kochi to facilitate his treatment.

Jishnu had on March 8 also written a post on Facebook about his treatment. (PHOTOS: Jishnu Raghavan, Rajesh Vivek, Kalabhavan Mani: Actors who passed away in 2016)

Jishnu Raghavan had worked as a child artist in the film Kilipatt which released in 1987. But it was in 2002 that Jishnu made his acting debut as a male lead with Nammal in 2002, which was a major hit. His performance in the movie also earned him Kerala Film Critics Award for the Best Male Debut. In all, he acted in 21 films, including a Tamil and a Hindi film.

He was next seen in films like Choonda, Freedom, Parayam and then later in a supporting role in Nerariyan CBI, Pauran and Chakkara Muthu. He also took a brief sabbatical from movies but made a comeback with super hit film ‘Ordinary’.

He had also worked in four other Malayalam films including the blockbuster “Nammal”.

Jishnu’s co-actor in a few films Bhavana expressed shock at the news of his demise.

“He was very active in the social media and giving regular updates and expressed hopes that he will soon return to the industry. Now, see what has happened,” said Bhavana.

Ace character artiste Jagdish said Jishnu was probably one of the most well-behaved actors of his generation.

“Despite being the son of an actor, he never ever had any airs at all. He was so well behaved and even while he was battling cancer, he used to be a solace for actor Innocent (Lok sabha member from Chalakudy and president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes) when he underwent cancer treatment. He was always positive and showed a strong sense of determination in the fight against cancer,” said Jagdish. (With IANS inputs)

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-35-passes-away-after-prolonged-battle-with-cancer4922Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/jishnu-raghavan480.jpg?w=450Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan, 35, passes away after prolonged battle with cancer Rocky Handsome will see John Abraham flexing his muscles to take on the film’s baddie played by director Nishikant Kamat.

It will be all brawn at work this weekend with John Abraham’s Rocky Handsome clashing with Hollywood’s Batman v/s Superman: Dawn of Justice at the box-office.

Rocky Handsome will see John Abraham flexing his muscles to take on the film’s baddie played by director Nishikant Kamat. The movie will look to ride high on John’s star power and some never-before-seen hand-to-hand combat laced action sequences. The story revolves around the kidnapping of a girl child close to John and the latter’s quest in finding the kid. Read review of Rocky Handsome

The movie is an official remake of 2010 Korean hit, Man from Nowhere. John Abraham, who has tasted much success as a producer in the recent past will look to make a killing with this film as well. Nishikant, who has proved his mettle as a director, will be eager to impress as an actor with this outing. Read review of Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

While no other major Hindi film is up for release, Rocky Handsome can expect some competition from Hollywood flick Batman v/s Superman. While the latter may find more takers among the multiplex audience, John is not too overtly worried as he believes masses will prefer a real hero (Rocky Handsome) to a superhero.

Let’s wait and see which hero will ultimately emerge victorious at the box-office.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/rocky-handsome-clashes-with-batman-vs-superman-dawn-of-justice-this-friday4924Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rockyhandsome-batmanvssuperman480.jpg?w=450Rocky Handsome clashes with Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice this Friday Written by Shubhra Gupta | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2016 9:08 am John Abraham’s Rocky Handsome is a ​double​: the screen splits into two, with both Rocky and Handsome ​come ​striding towards us, just in case we were confused.

A drug-mafia infested Goa plus menacing mobsters plus a little girl who goes missing plus​ a ​muscled ​man ​on a​ mission is equal to ‘Rocky Handsome’. What all of it basically comes down to is this: a sculpted John Abraham donning a black singlet–pajamas–​combat ​ cap, walking slo-mo down corridors, beating the c—p out of sundry bad guys. Or ​slashing​ holes into ‘em. Same difference. That is the sole purpose of this film.

The baddies are a colourful lot. One is called Mantoo, or Muntu. Another has a ponytail and leaps about like a terrible​ carbon copy of a bad carbon copy. Another is bald-pated and twinkly eyed. These two have a bodyguard who comes from one of those lands in the East where ​kinetic martial arts​ are used commonly. I think I heard someone say Thailand, so okay, he’s Thai.

But really who cares about such specifics in a film which is determined to plumb all depths when it comes to grisly violence : from a man with an axe, to ​goons ​with kni​ves​ and gun​s, and some kind of a ​vacuum​ drill, which is used in a most shiver​​ inducing manner right ​at the start​, every conceivable weapon is brought to bear. But before you can shout axe murderer, you ought to know that Abraham’s character is the most violent of them all. Particularly in a climactic scene, in which he makes like a veritable ​whirlwind​, us​ing​ everything he has, to ​carve through ​ his opponents.

O​f course he ​has a justification​, because he is a Hindi film hero. ​Which is meant to make up​ for the absence of a coherent story-line, dreary set pieces, and ​long stretches of people​ shooting at each other​. ​The film is based on a ​well-known ​Korean flick, and in Korean flicks which topline gore, the leading men are not saddled with back ​stories to​ make them look noble. Shruti Haasan shows up for a miniscule walk​-​ on just to ​shed some good light​ on the hero​, before he walks off into the shadows.

John Abraham’s Rocky Handsome is a ​double​: the screen splits into two, with both Rocky and Handsome ​come ​striding towards us, just in case we were confused. He ​only​ appears bad, see, he’s actually a good guy with a terrible past. The rest of the space is filled with an eight year old (Diya Chalwad) who’s made to talk like she’s double that, and given a relationship with our hero which is meant to tear you up, but feels faintly creepy. Theres a young woman with a drug habit. ​Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse, you come upon the ​gracious Suhasini Mulay trucked out​ as​ a sleazy peddler of kids. Everything is all over the place in this Goa over-run by ‘Roosis’​,​ and dark​ night clubs, and organ traders, and scenes of extreme, hard-core violence.

Remind me again, why are we watching this one?

Star Cast of Rocky Handsome: John Abraham, Diya Chalwad, Nishikant Kamat, Sharad Kelkar, Shruti Haasan

Director: Nishikant Kamat

]]>https://newsvilla.in/rocky-handsome-review-why-are-we-watching-this-john-abraham-film4926Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rockyhandsomereview-480.jpg?w=450Rocky Handsome review: Why are we watching this John Abraham film? Written by Shalini Langer | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2016 2:06 pm Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice movie review – Cavill and Affleck, who sports grey sideburns to show an aged Batman, have little to do but grimace, straighten their shoulders and fight.

Now it is officially the season of the mother. Two supermen clash in a $250 million fight, and the only hero is a woman in grey hair intermittently doing laundry and looking worried.

You may cry for Diane Lane, but doing laundry may be about the only sane thing anyone does in this 153-minute mess where the most well-defined thing is Cavill’s chin cleft. Naah, Affleck’s lips are no competition.

Cavill, of course, is Superman, Affleck Batman. Stringing them along is Lex Luthor, played by Jesse Eisenberg, who has his own defining body part – his unkempt hair. There may have been an idea there to pit a Silicon Valley-like boy genius in tees against bulky men in tights, but Eisenberg hams his Zuckerbeg into this crazed incomprehensible figure with nervous tics and mumbled words that is a lifetime away from The Social Network.

However, having a villain without any charisma or appeal is not the biggest problem with Dawn of Justice — that would be the reason Batman and Superman are fighting. A lot of words are thrown about, of “humans playing gods”, of “democracy being about conversation”, of “consent of the governed”, of “being all powerful means you can’t be all good” etc, etc. All of which logically should see Superman and Batman on the same side of the fence. The reason they decide that the other one is wrong is absolutely unclear, except for the fact that it gives a sexy title to this film. The way it gets all resolved is even funnier.

Another actor of note plodding away against his better self is Jeremy Irons, as Alfred. Replacing one Englishman for another turns out to be not the answer as Irons doesn’t have the wry self-humour or warmth required of that father figure to Batman. Irons is a hardened cynic, and you have other thoughts — none of them charitable — when he wonders whether Batman will ever have children.

The only profession of note is journalism, as practised by Lois Lane (Adams) who, in the course of it, keeps needing Superman to rescue her. Much in the nature of Snyder’s other rushed, half-confused ideas, we constantly return to her paper, The Daily Planet, only to hear the editor say the newspaper business is worth nothing.

Holly Hunter is a Senator who hangs around in hair even worse than Luthor, chairing hearings that summon Superman to account for, among other things, his acts in a village in Africa. It’s a wonder he understands — though the frown on Cavill’s forehead is as constant a cleft as on his chin — given how Hunter literally clenches her teeth while speaking.

It is clearer what the $250 million have been spent on. Hardly a scene passes than something not blow up, fall apart or gets shot down, even in dreams. Gal Gadot gets introduced as Wonder Woman while we get glimpses of other creatures in DC Comics’ world who are set to populate the screen in the coming years, in a universe presumably parallel to Marvel’s Avengers.

Before the end, just when you think it is all about to get over, another monster surfaces as Luthor messes about with genetics and a giant amniotic sac inside a kryptonite ship. Kryptonite, in fact, isn’t as rare as it used to be, almost everyone has a piece of it.

Cavill and Affleck, who sports grey sideburns to show an aged Batman, have little to do but grimace, straighten their shoulders and fight. Both get to appear shirtless, and while Affleck wins that one, pack for pack, at least Cavill is poaching eggs for Lane at the time. Batman has only giant computer screens for company, where he keeps searching for Russians and ‘White Portuguese’. And falling asleep very often, to dream some crazy dreams. Alfred doesn’t seem to notice this new predilection.

To shore up its man vs god ideas, the film falls back on a giant statue of Superman that takes off from Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, and lines up real-life scientists and commentators such as Neil degrasse Tyson and Andrew Sullivan. Alice in Wonderland gets referenced, as does The Wizard of Oz, in the strangest of ways.

Supermen may need a bit of it all, but science, faith or fairy tale, nothing can rescue this one.

Directed by Zack Snyder

Star Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jesse Eisenberg, Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Diane Lane

]]>https://newsvilla.in/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-movie-review-one-and-half-stars4928Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/batmanvssuperman1-480.jpg?w=450Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice movie review: One and half stars

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London Published:Mar 24, 2016, 22:01

By: PTI | London | Published:March 24, 2016 10:01 pm

Pop star Justin Bieber has cancelled his meet and greets after his shows following a security scare at a recent gig in Los Angeles.

Pop star Justin Bieber has cancelled his meet and greets after his shows following a security scare at a recent gig in Los Angeles.

The 21-year-old “What Do You Mean?” hitmaker may have only just kicked off his Purpose World Tour but he’s already decided to axe his intimate backstage experience, which cost USD 925 a pop, because they make him feel “drained and unhappy,” reported Female First.

Taking to his Instagram account, he wrote, “I’m going to be canceling my meet and greets. I enjoy meeting such incredible people but I end up feeling so drained and filled with so much of other people’s spiritual energy that I end up so drained and unhappy..

“Want to make people smile and happy but not at my expense and I always leave feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point of depression. The pressure of meeting people’s expectations of what I’m supposed to be is so much for me to handle and a lot on my shoulders. Never want to
disappoint but I feel I would rather give you guys the show and my albums as promised.

“Can’t tell you how sorry I am, and wish it wasn’t so hard on me.. And I want to stay in the healthy mindset I’m in to give you the best show you have ever seen (sic).”

Although he’s claimed pulling the plug on his meet and greets was down to him feeling depressed, it’s believed the pop star made the call after a security scare at his gig at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday when a fan got within 10 feet of him.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/justin-bieber-cancels-fan-meet-and-greets4929Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/justin-bieber-480.jpg?w=450Justin Bieber cancels fan meet and greets Pop star Mariah Carey says she is a “pretty insecure” individual but has slowly learned to deal with the feeling.

Pop star Mariah Carey says she is a “pretty insecure” individual but has slowly learned to deal with the feeling.

The 45-year-old “Without You” hitmaker said there are times when she doesn’t like how she looks but is slowly learning to deal with those feelings as they are the “reality of [her] life,” reported Female First.

“I am a pretty insecure person. But I have to get over that because this is the reality of my life. I look better than I looked a few months ago, but I am definitely not one of those people who says, ‘I look amazing today.’

“My diet is very bleak. I overuse the word because there is a lot of bleakness going on. My bleak diet is horrendous, but I don’t want to tell anyone about it because it’s none of their business. I just don’t want people commenting,” she said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/im-pretty-insecure-mariah-carey4931Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/mariah-carey-480.jpg?w=450I’m pretty insecure: Mariah Carey Actress Gal Gadot has joked she is going through a “minor identity crisis” because she keeps introducing herself as Wonder Woman.

Actress Gal Gadot has joked she is going through a “minor identity crisis” because she keeps introducing herself as Wonder Woman.

The 30-year-old “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” actress says she is so focused on her starring role as Diana Prince and Wonder Woman in the hotly-anticipated film and its various spin-offs that she sometimes forgets who she is as a person, reported Femalefirst.

“I’m going through a minor identity crisis. I say my name is Diana but it’s great,” she said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/gal-gadots-identity-crisis4933Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/gal-gadot-4801.jpg?w=450Gal Gadot’s identity crisis Actor Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum are coming up with a new dancing competition series on NBC.

Actor Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum are coming up with a new dancing competition series on NBC.

The network has ordered six episodes of the yet untitled series that would see Dewan Tatum as a judge and mentor, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Channing Tatum, will executive produce through his company Free Association. However, his appearance in the show is not yet confirmed.

The 35-year-old “Step Up” actress’ representative said that the exact format of the series is unknown, but it is hailed as a “fresh take on the dance competition genre.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/jenna-dewan-channing-tatum-team-up-for-dance-reality-show4935Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/channing-tatum-480.jpg?w=450Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum team up for dance reality show Actor Elijah Wood has been cast in “Dirk Gently,” the upcoming BBC America comedy.

Actor Elijah Wood has been cast in “Dirk Gently,” the upcoming BBC America comedy.

Written and directed by Max Landis, the series is based on the “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” novels by the late Douglas Adams, reported Variety.

An absurdist comedy, will see the 38-year-old “Lord of the Rings” actor’s character and the titular detective teaming to solve one overarching mystery in the course of the season.

AMC Studios, Ideate Media and IDW Entertainment are co-producing the series with Circle of Confusion.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/elijah-wood-to-star-in-comedy-dirk-gently4937Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/elijah-wood-480.jpg?w=450Elijah Wood to star in comedy ‘Dirk Gently’ Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin Hart will publish an inspirational memoir, titled “From the Hart”.

Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin Hart will publish an inspirational memoir, titled “From the Hart”.

The memoir will be brought out to book stalls by 37 Ink, an imprint of Atria Books, reported Entertainment Weekly.

“My kids know I’m a big deal. They’re very aware. I let them know every day, I say, ‘Look, daddy’s a big deal.Now I’ll have a book out to prove it,” Hart said in a statement.

The book will travel through Hart’s path from his difficult upbringing in Philadelphia with a drug-addicted father to his first stand-up shows, to what motivates him now.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kevin-hart-writing-memoir4939Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kevin-hart-480.jpg?w=450Kevin Hart writing memoir Actress Zendaya Coleman has is set to star in an untitled new “Spider-Man” movie.

Actress Zendaya Coleman has is set to star in an untitled new “Spider-Man” movie.

The 19-year-old singer confirmed that she will be starring in Sony’s upcoming reboot project on her recent visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” reported Aceshowbiz.

I can’t say anything else other than I’m going to be in it. Asked when she would start filming, she remained mum as she claimed, “I have no idea … to be completely honest,” she said.

Zendaya would play a character named Michelle opposite Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. Questions arose since her casting news broke because Michelle’s not in the comic books.

Jon Watts is on board to direct the “Spider-Man” reboot, which is due July 7, 2017 in the US.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/zendaya-confirms-spider-man-movie-role4941Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/zendaya-coleman-480.jpg?w=450Zendaya confirms ‘Spider-Man’ movie role Actress Lily Collins has been roped in to play one of the lead roles alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Netflix’s “Okja”.

Actress Lily Collins has been roped in to play one of the lead roles alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Netflix’s “Okja”.

The monster movie will be directed by “Snowpiercer” helmer Bong Joon-ho, reported The Wrap.

Tilda Swinton and Kelly Macdonald are slated to co-star in the film, which will be co-produced by Netflix, Lewis Pictures and Brad Pitt’s company Plan B Entertainment.

Collins, 27, will play an anarchist named Red who’s the only female member of the higher-ranked ALF members.

“Okja” is one of the first Asian films to be backed by Netflix.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/lily-collins-joins-jake-gyllenhaal-in-monster-movie-okja4943Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/lily-collins-480.jpg?w=450Lily Collins joins Jake Gyllenhaal in monster movie ‘Okja’ Actress Reese Witherspoon went for an intimate dinner with friends including Nicole Kidman for her 40th birthday.

Actress Reese Witherspoon went for an intimate dinner with friends including Nicole Kidman for her 40th birthday.

The “Legally Blonde” star enjoyed a celebratory meal with the Hollywood actress and other friends and at one point during the lavish meal she was presented with a cake packed with candles, reported Female First.

Witherspoon shared a photo of her receiving her birthday treat on her Instagram account, accompanied with the caption: “This is 40 … I am one lucky gal (sic)”

The dinner date followed a star-studded party that Witherspoon hosted to mark the milestone date on Saturday, March 19.

Taylor Swift performed at the bash at the Warwick in Hollywood and later on in the night Witherspoon herself sang “Sweet Home Alabama” accompanied by Kidman’s husband Keith Urban on guitar.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/reese-witherspoon-celebrates-40th-birthday-with-nicole-kidman4945Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/reese-witherspoon-4801.jpg?w=450Reese Witherspoon celebrates 40th birthday with Nicole Kidman Zayn Malik is still in regular contact with Liam Payne but claims his other former One Direction bandmates have snubbed his efforts to reach out.

Singer Zayn Malik is still in regular contact with Liam Payne but claims his other former One Direction bandmates have snubbed his efforts to reach out.

The 23-year-old “Pillow Talk” hitmaker hasn’t actually seen any of his former One Direction bandmates, which also included Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, since he left the group a year ago but does have regular phone contact with Payne, reported Female First.

“I’m still probably the closest to Liam. We talk on the phone. He congratulated me on my single, which was nice. I congratulated him on his Brit Award. It was a good chat. We haven’t met up in a long time so we want to meet up,” Malik said.

Malik said the lack of contact with the rest of the group isn’t his fault. “I tried to have contact but nobody’s reached out. So… whatever.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/zayn-malik-still-close-to-liam-payne4947Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/zayn-malik-liam-payne-480.jpg?w=450Zayn Malik still close to Liam Payne “I will be going to Colombo and perform live and party for a few minutes with my fans at Bally’s Casino on March 26. I am sure it’s going to be a big hit,” Poonam Pandey said.

Actress Poonam Pandey is all set to entertain fans with a performance to popular Bollywood chartbusters at a casino in Colombo on March 26.

“I will be going to Colombo and perform live and party for a few minutes with my fans at Bally’s Casino on March 26. I am sure it’s going to be a big hit,” Poonam said.

Performing to some of the most popular Bollywood chartbusters, Poonam will be dressed in a sequin outfit topped by a feather boa.

Poonam is currently busy travelling for her work commitments and event appearances.

“March is a crazy month. It is as crazy as a film tour. There are so many appearances, performances lined up that it gets really crazy,” she said.

Poonam became an online sensation for her pictures and sensational quotes, before making her debut with “Nasha”.

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By: IANS
New Delhi Published:Mar 24, 2016, 20:39

By: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 24, 2016 8:39 pm

Sonakshi Sinha, who sparked rumours that she may be in talks for a project with Dharma Productions when she was photographed outside the banner’s office, has quipped that she was there only for a “coffee with Karan”.

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who sparked rumours that she may be in talks for a project with Dharma Productions when she was photographed outside the banner’s office, has quipped that she was there only for a “coffee with Karan”.

Asked about her visit to the filmmaker and “Koffee With Karan” host’s office, Sonakshi quipped: “That means I went for ‘Koffee with Karan’.”

On the work front, Sonakshi is currently prepping up for her two actioners – “Akira” and “Force 2”.

“Akira” will be the “Dabangg” star’s second film with A.R. Murugadoss after “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”. She will be seen performing martial arts in the film, which also features her father and actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha.

“Force 2”, on the other hand, stars actors John Abraham and Tahir Raj Bhasin, and is directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sonakshi-sinha-went-for-coffee-with-karan-at-dharma-productions-office4951Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sonakshi-sinha-4803.jpg?w=450Sonakshi Sinha went for ‘coffee with Karan’ at Dharma Productions’ officeBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 8:34 pm Karan Johar, whose recent family venture “Kapoor and Sons” proved a major box office hit, says R. Balki’s yet to be released “Ki and Ka” tells a very “unusual story”.

Karan Johar, whose recent family venture “Kapoor and Sons” proved a major box office hit, says R. Balki’s yet to be released “Ki and Ka” tells a very “unusual story”.

“The film is really amazing. The concept is new and fresh. It is a very unusual story and I think Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor have performed beautifully and did justice to their roles,” said Karan Johar at the special screening of “Ki and Ka”.

“R. Balki’s writing was entertaining. His shooting style is also exceptional. Fast paced, energetic and really unusual concept oriented film. I’d suggest that everyone should watch the film, it was really inspiring.”

Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Akshara Haasan, Sarika, Swara Bhaskar and many more noted celebrities turned up for the special screening and gave it a thumbs-up generally.

“A living breathing example of what a good commercial cinema should be. ‘Ki and Ka” is an exemplary film,” said versatile actor Paresh Rawal.

“Ki And Ka” is an upcoming romantic comedy-family drama written, directed, and produced by R. Balki. The film follows a young, married couple whose relationship challenges the gender roles placed upon women and men in the Indian society.

The movie also stars Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in special extended cameo. The film will be released on April 1, 2016, by Eros International.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/karan-johar-heaps-praise-on-amazing-ki-and-ka4953Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/karan-johar-ki-and-ka-480.jpg?w=450Karan Johar heaps praise on ‘amazing’ ‘Ki and Ka’By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 8:31 pm Actor Rajneesh Duggall says he plays around eight different characters as a conman in upcoming film “Udanchhoo”, directed by Vipin Sharma.

Actor Rajneesh Duggall says he plays around eight different characters as a conman in upcoming film “Udanchhoo”, directed by Vipin Sharma.

“I’m playing a conman, so there are lot of shades in my character and those lead into a situational comedy. I have about seven to eight roles in the film and I knew that there is a lot for me to play (do in it),” Rajneesh said here.

He said there are no specifications to the character he essays in the movie.

“My character has no name. Somewhere he is a south Indian, somewhere he is a Marathi guy, or a Mumbai boy, or a rich businessman and somewhere he’s a cop,” he added.

Rajneesh had made his debut with director Vikram Bhatt’s “1920”. He also featured with Sunny Leone in “Ek Paheli Leela”, which brought him back into the limelight.

About “Udanchhoo”, he said: “It is a satire with an underlying comedy, a social subject… Something happening with all of us. Everyone has that greed, it is basically your own devil. If you don’t tame it, it will become a big demon inside you.

“The film is about how you subdue corruption, but it’s all said with a comedy.”

Rajneesh has primarily featured in films in the horror or thriller genre.

About trying comedy for the first time, he said: “I’m very good at comedy. Comedy is all about master shots and long shots and it can only happen if everyone’s give-and-take is to the T.”

The model-turned-actor also said he had a great time working with Prem Chopra and Ashutosh Rana in the film.

“When you work with a good actor, automatically a scene rises and raises the bar of the product.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/rajneesh-duggall-plays-various-parts-as-conman-in-udanchhoo4955Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rajneesh-dugaal-480.jpg?w=450Rajneesh Duggall plays various parts as conman in ‘Udanchhoo’

By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 24, 2016, 20:28

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 8:28 pm

Sandeepa Dhar, who has played subdued, girl-next-door characters so far, is now set to break that image with a no-nonsense character of a policewoman in her upcoming film “7 Hours To Go”.

Actress Sandeepa Dhar, who has played subdued, girl-next-door characters so far, is now set to break that image with a no-nonsense character of a policewoman in her upcoming film “7 Hours To Go”.

In the Saurabh Varma directorial, Sandeepa plays ACP Nandini Shukla, who is determined to solve a case and has only seven hours to solve it — as the title suggests. The character’s success or failure at the same, forms the core of the film’s plot.

“I’m grateful to my director Saurabh Varma because he envisioned me in a role which is diametrically opposite of what I have portrayed on screen until now.

“Usually, people feel that I can only do those delicate, soft kind of roles, so thanks to Saurabh, who saw the quirk in me and gave me a role which has many dimensions.”

Sandeepa has featured in films like “Isi Life Mein”, “Dabangg 2” and “Heropanti”.

“7 Hours To Go”, an investigative thriller, is produced by Krian Pictures. It is releasing worldwide on May 13, and also stars Shiv Pandit, Natasa Stankovic and Varun Badola.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 24, 2016, 20:24

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 8:24 pm

Television star Asha Negi, who has been seen on “Pavitra Rishta” and some reality shows, feels shows delving on the saas-bahu drama will never end on the Indian small screen.

Television star Asha Negi, who has been seen on “Pavitra Rishta” and some reality shows, feels shows delving on the saas-bahu drama will never end on the Indian small screen.

Even though there there is a surge of reality, fictional, mystical and mythological shows on the small screen in India, Asha, who has been a part of TV shows for almost five years, feels there’s no dip in the presence of shows on kitchen politics.

“I don’t think it is the end of saas-bahu sagas. Saas-bahu sagas will be running till the time we have our mothers, grandmothers and aunties sitting and watching them. That is what they like. So, I don’t think it will ever end,” Asha told IANS.

The actress feels that even though the younger generation prefers to surf on the internet and watch shows on on-demand video streaming services, the women of the Indian household is a major audience for the TV and they will continue to watch such shows.

“They (women) are the major audience for television…The youngsters these days are very hooked onto the internet. But till the time our mothers, grandmothers are watching TV saas-bahu saga will never end,” added the actress, who has done popular soaps like “Ek Mutthi Aasmaan” and “Bade Acche Lagte Hain”.

Asha was also part of television show “Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan”, which starred Gautam Gupta and Ali Goni in lead roles.

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By: IANS
Chennai Published:Mar 24, 2016, 19:56

By: IANS | Chennai | Published:March 24, 2016 7:56 pm

Chiranjeevi, who underwent a surgery on his right shoulder last month, is expected to be operated on his left shoulder next month, a source close to the star said.

Megastar Chiranjeevi, who underwent a surgery on his right shoulder last month, is expected to be operated on his left shoulder next month, a source close to the star said.

The surgery is expected to take place soon after his second daughter Srija get married next week, the source told IANS.

“Post the wedding, he is expected to get operated in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital.”

Chiranjeevi, 60, has been struggling with shoulder-related problems for nearly two years. “When he got his right shoulder operated, he wanted to get his other shoulder fixed too. However, he was advised against it,” the source said.

Meanwhile, the shoot of his next Telugu project, a remake of Tamil film “Kaththi”, has been pushed by a few months.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/chiranjeevi-may-undergo-another-surgery4961Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/chiranjeevi1-480.jpg?w=450Chiranjeevi may undergo another surgeryBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 7:53 pm “I don’t think too much about style and fashion, I just wear what I like,” Athiya Shetty said.

“Hero” actress Athiya Shetty, who has been appreciated for her fashion sense, says she just wears what she likes and doesn’t think too much about style or fashion.

“I don’t think too much about style and fashion, I just wear what I like,” Athiya said at the launch of Nishika Lulla’s Preview & Unveiled Collection.

Athiya has drawn comparison to another fashionista, Sonam Kapoor. Asked by the media about it, she said that nobody can be compared to Sonam.

She also said she felt “surreal” to be considered a fashionista among the younger lot.

About any fashion tips she would like to give young girls, she said: “You should feel comfortable in what you’re wearing and you should dress according to your body type and don’t think too much.

“I think fashion is an extension of your personality. I think it’s about making mistakes and learning from those mistakes. Style should always be something unique, and you should break the trends on your own, which is very important. ”

About being an inspiration to people, she said: “It feels really special but the only person I can thank is my stylist Ami Patel, because she’s been able to give me my own personality through my clothes and I think that’s very important.”

“Brands are very important, and I feel they should match your personality, and the brands that I have signed, they really match my personality.”

On the festival of Holi to be celebrated on Thursday, Athiya said she usually celebrates Holi without using water and uses only colours but might not celebrate it this time.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/i-dont-think-too-much-about-style-fashion-athiya-shetty4963Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/athiyashetty-480.jpg?w=450I don’t think too much about style, fashion: Athiya ShettyBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 7:41 pm Actress Jacqueline Fernandez says she loves the generosity of the film industry in offering help for films, causes or charities, like for her ‘Jacqueline Builds’ initiative.

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez says she loves the generosity of the film industry in offering help for films, causes or charities, like for her ‘Jacqueline Builds’ initiative.

“Our fraternity has been very supportive of each other. Whenever there is someone from the industry who seeks help for their movies, or promotions or even causes, charities, I always feel like Bollywood or the film industry always stands up in solidarity, and I love that about my industry.

“Already I have got a lot of support from a lot of my co-stars, people who have been working with me and who have worked with me, so we are always there for each other, very important,” said Jacqueline, who was at the Panbai School to thank schoolchildren who helped in her initiative.

Jacqueline said she intends to build homes for at least 10,000 families in Tamil Nadu, who were affected by the deadly floods late last year.

The event is scheduled to be launched on April 9 and she has tied up with NGO Habitat for Humanity.

“This year, I was particularly concerned about the floods in Tamil Nadu. Habitat for Humanity helped me put together ‘Jacqueline Builds’, but what we did not really actually expect was the amount of help that we have been receiving from all over India and my sincere thank you to everyone who donated and helped.

“I have done a build before, it is an amazing experience. You go there, you actually build the home with the person who will later be receiving the home, and you start from bottom up, so you’re there carrying bricks, putting cement, you get really dirty and it’s hot.

“There is a certain satisfaction that you get at the end of the day because you feel really happy, you put your blood and sweat into it. And the people you hand over the keys at the end of the day are so happy and grateful for the support you’ve given them, that is absolutely priceless,” the actress said.

Jacqueline will be seen in “Housefull 3”, “Dishoom” and “A Flying Jatt’ this year.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/film-industry-always-stands-up-for-causes-jacqueline-fernandez4965Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/jacqueline-480.jpg?w=450Film industry always stands up for causes: Jacqueline FernandezBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 7:38 pm “The work that Sonakshi has done in ‘Force 2’, I really like action and especially the action that she has done, this girl absolutely has got no fear,” John Abraham said.

Actor John Abraham is full of praises for his “Force 2” co-star Sonakshi Sinha and is proud of her for performing challenging stunts fearlessly for the film.

“Sonakshi is very sweet, she’s a fantastic co-star, one of my best co-stars and the work that she has done in ‘Force 2’, I really like action and especially the action that she has done, this girl absolutely has got no fear,” John said at the screening of the film, “Rocky Handsome”.

“We had to make a jump, I asked Sonakshi if she was sure, and she said, ‘I am sure I will jump’, so from second floor and third floor she jumped. I am very proud of her. Watch ‘Force 2’, our director is very special, Abhinay Deo, who made ‘Delhi Belly’,” John continued.

“It is a very fantastic film, it will be completed in July, and we have still got about 50 percent of the shoot left,” said “Rocky Handsome” actor John. Sonakshi was also present at the screening and said that she is excited about the film.

It is the first time in “Force 2” that the John-Sonakshi pair will be seen on the big screen.

The film promises to be bigger than the first part, which was directed by director Nishikant Kamat and starred Genelia D’Souza, who was also present at the screening with her husband Riteish Deshmukh.

“Rocky Handsome” is releasing on Friday and about the response, John said, “It’s just started but the response has been fantastic; the heartening response has been that all sections of the audience have really enjoyed it. Saying anything now will be pre-mature but very happy with the response.”

“The biggest compliment that I have received is that it is your best film up till date, people have spoken about the action, they have liked the action, they say that on Indian screens they have not seen this kind of action.”

“We have worked very hard on the action and it’s turned out superb,” he added.

“Rocky Handsome” also stars Shruti Haasan and Kamat as a villain.

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By: PTI
Mumbai Published:Mar 24, 2016, 19:18

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 7:18 pm

Apparently, it was Aamir Khan who felt a sequel to his hit 1999 thriller should be made. He suggested to John in 2013 to start working on the script for the second instalment.

Director John Mathew Matthan said sequel of Aamir Khan’s acclaimed “Sarfarosh” will happen next year.

Apparently, it was Aamir who felt a sequel to his hit 1999 thriller should be made. He suggested to John in 2013 to start working on the script for the second instalment.

“The sequel to ‘Sarfarosh’ will take some time. I am not ready with a proper script as of yet. It will happen next year. Presently, I am busy with two-three other scripts,” John told PTI.

The filmmaker was, however, not keen to divulge details about the projects he is working on.

“The sequel will have a different story. We are yet to zero-in on an area around which the plot would revolve,” John said.

In “Sarfarosh”, Aamir played the role of a tough Mumbai Crime Branch cop Ajay Singh Rathod, who cracks down on cross-border terrorism along with his team.

The film saw veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah playing the antagonist.

“Once I am ready with the script I will talk to Aamir about it,” John said.

Meanwhile, Aamir is currently busy shooting for his most talked about film, “Dangal”.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sequel-to-sarfarosh-will-happen-next-year-director-john-mathew-matthan4968Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sarfarosh-aamir-khan-480.jpg?w=450Sequel to ‘Sarfarosh’ will happen next year: Director John Mathew Matthan “Although it’s a cameo, Akshara plays an actress of superstar status in the film. It’s an interesting role and her look is going to be very appealing,” a source said.

Akshara Gowda plays an actress in Sundeep Kishan-starrer Tamil-Telugu sci-fi thriller “Mayavan”, which is being directed by C.V. Kumar.

“Although it’s a cameo, Akshara plays an actress of superstar status in the film. It’s an interesting role and her look is going to be very appealing,” a source told IANS on Thursday.

Having already shot for two days, she needs to shoot for one more day to complete her portion.

Also starring Lavanya Tripathi, the film is currently on the floors in the city.

Sundeep plays a slightly short-tempered, realistic police officer in “Mayavan”, which is slated for release later this year.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/akshara-gowda-plays-an-actress-in-mayavan4970Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/akshara-gowda-480.jpg?w=450Akshara Gowda plays an actress in ‘Mayavan’ Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi are likely to attend the Nadigar Sangam star cricket match organised here on April 17 by the South Indian Film Artistes’ Association.

Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi are likely to attend the Nadigar Sangam star cricket match organised here on April 17 by the South Indian Film Artistes’ Association.

“Invitations have been sent to Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi. We are expecting them to attend the opening ceremony of the tournament,” a source from the Nadigar Sangam told IANS on Thursday, adding Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will also attend the event.

A total of 48 actors will participate in the tournament, which will feature eight teams.

“It will be a knockout-based tournament with six matches,” the source added.

The proceeds from this tournament will be used for the construction of new building for Nadigar Sangam.

The television rights of the event is said to be sold for a whopping Rs.9 crore.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/amitabh-bachchan-chiranjeevi-to-attend-nadigar-sangam-cricket-match4972Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/amitabh-chiranjeevi-480.jpg?w=450Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi to attend Nadigar Sangam cricket matchBy: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 5:57 pm Marriage may not be on the cards for Asha Negi and her longtime boyfriend Rithvik Dhanjani but the TV actress says they are planning to get engaged by 2017.

Marriage may not be on the cards for Asha Negi and her longtime boyfriend Rithvik Dhanjani but the TV actress says they are planning to get engaged by 2017.

The couple, who began dating five years ago while shooting for Ekta Kapoor’s serial “Pavitra Rishta”, have been hounded by the marriage questions by media and fans from some time now.

When asked if there are indeed any plans of walking down the aisle, Asha told PTI, “I think we are very happy in the space that we are in currently. We are enjoying this phase and want it to continue for some more time… I think marriage will happen two-three years later but we might get get engaged next year.”

The 26-year-old actress said right now their careers are the main focus, especially Rithvik’s as he is planning a full-fledged Bollywood career. Rithvik was seen in a supporting character in a 2011 forgettable film “Jo Hum Chahein”.

Heaping praise on her beau’s hardwork and dedication towards his work, Asha said, “He is very ambitious and passionate about films. He is planning a career in films and his whole attention is there. It feels great to see him so dedicated towards his work.

“I am not as ambitious as him. I hope he gets all the success like Sushant (Singh Rajput) is getting.”

Interestingly, Sushant also starred on “Pavitra Rishta” before leaving TV to pursue his Bollywood dreams.

The actor got recognition with his first film “Kai Po Che” and later with “Shuddh Desi Romance” and is now set for “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story”, a biopic of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Meanwhile, on her own career front, Asha is taking it slow as she is not getting anything interesting.

“I am more inclined towards finite series than thesaas-bahu dramas but I am not getting anything great… I really hope something like ’24’ comes up, I will readily take up.”

The actress was seen hosting “Indian Idol Junior” last year.

When asked about returning for the next season of the reality singing competition series, Asha said, “I loved being on the show. It was great fun interacting with the kids. I still have a kid inside me so I get along with children really well. I hope makers consider me again.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/rithvik-and-i-might-get-engaged-next-year-asha-negi4974Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rithwik-asha-480.jpg?w=450Rithvik and I might get engaged next year: Asha NegiBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 5:51 pm Amitabh Bachchan, who has been associated with some of the best Bollywood songs on Holi, shared personal photographs of his past celebrations of the festival with some of his colleagues from the film world.

On Holi, megastar Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about not just some of the best days that he had playing the festival of colours, but also the times when the Hindi film fraternity members were used to “losing their status and position to become one” for fun.

The 73-year-old, who has been associated with some of the best Bollywood songs on Holi, shared personal photographs of his past celebrations of the festival with some of his colleagues from the film world.

He wrote: “It was such innocent and fun times… Just gangs of friends enjoying… Losing their status and position to become one with us and all… Such a humbling feel. Now… Well I don’t know, everything has become so… Ah forget it… Love to all and happy holi.”

Big B mentioned how Holi is a festival “played with such abandon and passion”.

“The best ones were played at Allahabad when I was very young and Father was in University teaching in the English department. The students would all come over and over ribald songs and music our homes were a flush of great camaraderie and happiness,” he added.

Delhi, he said, was a little “subdued, because it invariably fell in March when it was still quite cold and the water was a most unwelcome commodity”, he stressed that in Kolkata it was “rage”.

However, he shared that the Holi celebrations in Mumbai were memorable.

“The film industry and the best Holi celebrations at the RK Studios of Shri Raj Kapoor, where the entire industry assembled. After his passing, much of the gaiety and fun vanished for some time until, we decided to have these revelries at Prateeksha (the Bachchan house).

“They were massive and grand and fun and just full of all that Holi celebrations desired… Dunk-coloured water ponds and tubs, masses of dry colour and the wet all over… Bands and music groups from all parts of the country playing non-stop… Gallons of ‘bhang’, the traditional drink and the traditional ‘gujiya’ to eat.”

For Big B, these were “just the most enjoyable times”.

“But we have not celebrated it to that extent for some years now .. deaths in the family and illnesses have prevented us .. but I think it is time to restart it all over again .. perhaps next year.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/amitabh-bachchan-misses-b-towns-innocent-fun-times-on-holi4976Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/amitabh-bachchan-4802.jpg?w=450Amitabh Bachchan misses B-Town’s ‘innocent, fun’ times on Holi Priyanka Chopra is “overwhelmed” and has thanked everyone for the love.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra’s international popularity courtesy American TV series “Quantico” has helped her garner six million followers on Instagram. She is “overwhelmed” and has thanked everyone for the love.

The 33-year-old actress, who has delivered hits like “Bajirao Mastani”, “Aitraaz” and “Gunday” is ahead of actors Shah Rukh Khan’s 1.2 million followers, Salman Khan’s 3.5 million Instagram family and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has 1.3 million followers on the photo-sharing website.

“Whaaaa? 6 million already! So overwhelmed… Our family has grown so fast! Thank you for all the…” Priyanka tweeted on Wednesday night.

Whaaaa? 6 million already! So overwhelmed… Our family has grown so fast! Thank you for all the… http://t.co/Pkxk1mTGsU

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 23, 2016

The actress, who is in the midst of shooting Hollywood film “Baywatch”, is very active on all her social media accounts. She constantly shares updates about her work and personal life.

On the Bollywood front, Priyanka was last seen in Prakash Jha’s directorial “Jai Gangaajal”, in which she was seen playing a spunky police officer named Abha Mathur.

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In Hollywood, she is debuting with “Baywatch”, in which she will be seen essaying a villain.

The “Baywatch” movie based on the hugely popular 1990s TV series, also features Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/priyanka-chopra-scores-six-million-followers-on-instagram4978Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/priyanka-480.jpg?w=450Priyanka Chopra scores six million followers on InstagramBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 24, 2016 5:33 pm Bollywood actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma among others on Thursday sent Holi wishes to their fans, urging them to enjoy a safe and happy festival of colours.

Bollywood actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma among others on Thursday sent Holi wishes to their fans, urging them to enjoy a safe and happy festival of colours.

Some celebrities even urged their fans to avoid throwing Holi colours on animals.

They took to Twitter to reach out to their loved ones. Here’s what they had to say:

Amitabh Bachchan: Happy Holi.

T 2184 -Happy Holi .. pic.twitter.com/L6v8TctGrB

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 23, 2016

Aamir Khan: Wishing everyone a very happy Holi! May your lives be full of colour, and may joy, happiness and peace always be with you. Love. A.

Wishing everyone a very happy Holi! May your lives be full of colour, and may joy, happiness and peace always be with you. Love. a.

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 23, 2016

Anushka Sharma: Happy Holi everyone! Enjoy this lovely day but please be safe and play with safe colours. And please oh please don’t throw colours on animals

Happy holi everyone! Enjoy this lovely day but pls be safe & play with safe colours. And pls oh pls don’t throw colours on animals ]]>https://newsvilla.in/on-holi-amitabh-bachchan-aamir-khan-anushka-sharma-sends-out-colourful-wishes-to-fans4980Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/amitabh-aamir-anushka-480.jpg?w=450On Holi, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma sends out colourful wishes to fans Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who essays Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Bollywood biopic on the Indian cricket team captain’s life, has hailed him as one of the “best sports mind and a great person”.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who essays Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Bollywood biopic on the Indian cricket team captain’s life, has hailed him as one of the “best sports mind and a great person”.

Sushant has stepped into Dhoni’s shoes for the upcoming biopic “M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story”. After India’s win against Bangladesh in the World Twenty20 tournament, Sushant took to Twitter, saying that making even over a 100 films on the Indian cricket legend is “still not enough”.

“We can make 100 films on you and it will still not be enough. You are one of the best sports mind ever and a great person. We love u MS,” Sushant tweeted on Thursday.

We can make 100films on U& it’ll still not be enough.U r 1of the best sports mind ever & a GREAT person.We love u MS pic.twitter.com/ArWkldrZMo

— Sushant S Rajput (@itsSSR) March 24, 2016

The biopic is directed by Neeraj Pandey.

For the film, Sushant was trained by former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More, and he reportedly injured his ribs while practicing the cricketer’s signature ‘helicopter’ shot.

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Produced by Fox Star Studios, the film, releasing on September 2, also stars Kiara Advani, Anupam Kher and Herry Tangri.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/ms-dhoni-one-of-the-best-sports-minds-ever-sushant-singh-rajput4982Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sushant-dhoni-480.jpg?w=450M.S. Dhoni one of the best sports minds ever: Sushant Singh Rajput Priyanka Chopra, who is missing Holi with her family and friends in India, celebrated the festival of colours on the sets of her American TV series Quantico in the US.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is missing Holi with her family and friends in India, celebrated the festival of colours on the sets of her American TV series Quantico in the US.

Priyanka took to Instagram to share her pictures from the sets of Quantico playing Holi with the cast and crew of the show.

Priyanka can be seen smeared in red colour. She thanked her colleagues for giving her a home away from home. “Holi Fever on the sets of Quantico! A big thank you to my Quantico family for giving me a home away from home! Quick guess… which one is me??? Happy Holi everyone!, she wrote.

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Priyanka is currently shooting for the second season of the thriller series where she plays the role of an FBI agent Alex Parrish. Along with Priyanka, the show also features Josh Hopkins, Jake McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis and Yasmine Al Massri among others.

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Priyanka is also busy shooting with her Hollywood debut movie Baywatch where she is playing the glamorous and villainous role of Victoria Deeds. The movie also features popular Hollywood actor and wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/priyanka-chopra-plays-holi-on-quantico-sets-in-us4984Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/priyanka-chopra-holi-480.jpg?w=450Priyanka Chopra plays Holi on Quantico sets in USBy: IANS | Kottayam | Published:March 24, 2016 3:46 pm One of Kerala’s most popular Kadhaprasangam (story telling) artistes and film comedian V.D. Rajappan died on Thursday (March 24) at a private hospital in Kottayam, family sources said.

One of Kerala’s most popular Kadhaprasangam (story telling) artistes and film comedian V.D. Rajappan died on Thursday at a private hospital here, family sources said.

Rajappan, 70, was ailing for the past few years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

The last rites would take place on Friday near here.

In the yesteryears, Kadhaprasangam was a hugely popular performing art in the state.

It is performed by just one person who tells the story by acting, singing and speaking and at times playing musical instruments as well.

Rajappan did value addition in this this dying art form in the form of parody songs into his story telling and was hugely popular in the 70s.

It was based on this he entered the Malayalam film industry and acted in more than 100 films, mostly playing the role of a comedian from 1982 to 2005.

Meleparambil Aanveedu, Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum, Mutharamkunnu P.O, Kusruthikkaattu are some of his popular films.

As a performing artiste, he has staged his Kadhaprasangam performance in over 6,000 stages not just in Kerala but outside the state and abroad.

Kerala Minister for Cinema Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan said Rajappan was a hugely popular artiste who took the art form to newer heights and helped him to enter the films.

“He will be solely missed, but his ‘stories’ will be always heard for many years to come,” said Radhakrishnan.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 24, 2016 8:25 pm

Ranveer Singh joined Deepika Padukone and her mom for the wedding. In a picture clicked by a friend from the wedding ceremony, Ranveer is seen talking to the guests present at the venue.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was in Sri Lanka for her best friend’s wedding and it was no surprise that giving her company was her boyfriend Ranveer Singh.

Deepika flew down from Canada where she had been shooting for her debut Hollywood film xXx: The Return of Xander Cage opposite Vin Diesel for her best friend’s wedding in Sri Lanka.

Ranveer joined Deepika and her mom for the wedding. In a picture clicked by a friend from the wedding ceremony, Ranveer is seen talking to the guests present at the venue.

Deepika Padukone is also seen along with her mom in a black dress having a wonderful time with Ranveer. The duo looked happy and joyous together.

#New Part2 @deepikapadukone at her best friend’s wedding with her mum and @RanveerOfficial in Sri Lanka ]]>https://newsvilla.in/deepika-padukone-attends-best-friends-wedding-with-boyfriend-ranveer-singh-see-pic4987Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/deepika-ranveer-480.jpg?w=450Deepika Padukone attends best friend’s wedding with boyfriend Ranveer Singh, see pic

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Mumbai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 17:53

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 5:53 pm

“I am big fan of his (Irrfan) work. I am sure there is a lot I will get to learn from him. Can’t wait to start working with him,” Sushant Singh Rajput said.

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who is preparing himself for the upcoming biopic “M.S. Dhoni- The Untold Story”, says he is “excited” to work for his next venture with filmmaker Homi Adajania.

It was earlier reported that Sushant has been cast alongside actor Irrfan Khan for Adajani’s next. Sushant says he is Irrfan’s fan and can’t wait to start working with him.

“I am big fan of his (Irrfan) work. I am sure there is a lot I will get to learn from him. Can’t wait to start working with him,” said the “Kai Po Che” star.

Talking about the newest addition to his kitty, Sushant added: “It is a fantastic script and this will also be the first time I will work with Homi, which I am very excited about.”

Sushant will be seen stepping into the shoes of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Neeraj Pandey directorial.

The actor, who is being trained by former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More for the role, reportedly injured his ribs while practicing cricketer Dhoni’s signature ‘helicopter’ shot.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sushant-singh-rajput-excited-to-work-with-irrfan-khan4989Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sushant-irrfan-408.jpg?w=450Sushant Singh Rajput ‘excited’ to work with Irrfan KhanBy: PTI | Kochi | Published:March 23, 2016 5:42 pm National award-winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is directing a new movie after a gap of eight years.

National award-winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is directing a new movie after a gap of eight years.

The director, who played a key role in revolutionising Malayalam cinema, today said that the lead roles in his new movie titled “Pinneyum”, which is an intense love story, will be done by popular actors Dileep and Kavya Madhavan.

Noted Marathi actor Subodh Bhave will play a main role in the movie scripted by the 74-year-old filmmaker.

Announcing his new project at a press conference here Gopalakrishnan said the shooting of the film will begin on May 11 in Thiruvananthapuram.

Major portions of the movie will be shot at the picturesque area of Sasthamkotta in Kollam district, said the filmmaker, who pioneered the new wave cinema movement in Kerala with his first film “Swayamvaram” in 1972.

Gopalakrishnan, who last made “Oru Pennum Randaanum” in 2008 and won the Kerala state award for best director, said: “Since I am making a movie after a long gap, I have forgotten the process of filmmaking. For me it is like my debut movie.”

Both Dileep and Kavya said it was because of their extreme luck they could become part of a movie directed by Gopalakrishnan.

“I have no words… My long cherished dream is going to be fulfilled…,” Dileep said.

He said he has approached the filmmaker seeking a chance in his movie even after becoming a busy actor “but luckily this time I got it”.

Kavya said acting in his movie “is a different experience.”

Noted Malayalam actors Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Indrans, KPAC Lalitha, Nandu, Srinda, Ravi Vallathol, Prof Aliyar, P Sreekumar, John Samuel, Sudheer Karamana and M K Gopalakrishnan are other major actors in the movie.

Cinematography is by M J Radhakrishnan.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/adoor-gopalakrishan-to-direct-new-movie-after-eight-years4992Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/adoor-gopalakrishnan-480.jpg?w=450Adoor Gopalakrishan to direct new movie after eight yearsBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 24, 2016 10:30 pm Actor Rishi Kapoor on Tuesday dispelled all rumours over the poor health of his uncle Shashi Kapoor. He took it to Twitter to announce that his uncle ‘is doing well and hopes this puts an end to all speculations.’

Actor Rishi Kapoor on Tuesday dispelled all rumours over the poor health of his uncle Shashi Kapoor. He took it to Twitter to announce that his uncle ‘is doing well and hopes this puts an end to all speculations.’

The Kapoor clan is very close knit and Rishi Kapoor is one person in the family who is very quick to react to all rumours concerning anyone from his family. When the actor read tweets of fans about Shashi Kapoor’s death, he reacted quickly within minutes.

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Sharing a picture of his uncle Shashi Kapoor, Rishi wrote, “Uncle Shashi Kapoor is doing fine. Hope this ends all the speculation about him. Some rumour mongering is happening.”

Uncle Shashi Kapoor is doing fine. Hope this ends all the speculation about him. Some rumour mongering is happening pic.twitter.com/anycveT7b5

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 23, 2016

Reports of Shashi Kapoor being hospitalised were doing the rounds of the social media since yesterday morning.

When asked about his father being hospitalised in a critical condition, Shashi Kapoor’s son Kunal also dismissed the rumours saying, “He is at home…Stop spreading rumours. He is (very much) alive and is doing fine.”

Shashi Kapoor is a leading actor of the 70’s and has worked with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and many other A-listed actors from the industry.

He was conferred with the Padma Bhushan award in 2011 and won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award last year. Apart from three National Awards, he has been bestowed with many other honours.

(With PTI Inputs)

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/rishi-kapoor-son-kunal-dispel-shashi-kapoors-death-hoax-ask-people-to-stop-spreading-rumours4994Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/shashi-kapoor-rishi-son-kunal-480.jpg?w=450Rishi Kapoor, son Kunal dispel Shashi Kapoor’s death hoax, ask people to stop spreading rumours “I am thrilled about the release of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’. How I wish an Indian version of it could be made here and I could play Superman in the same,” Karan Singh Grover said.

With Hollywood film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” releasing this month, actor Karan Singh Grover wishes to portray Superman’s role in an Indian version of the film if it ever gets made.

“I am thrilled about the release of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’. How I wish an Indian version of it could be made here and I could play Superman in the same,” Karan said in a statement.

“I have been a Superman fan all my life. One could relate to Superman because he never used any props or costumes to be what he is. He was born a superhero and a normal individual should also feel the same that the power is within,” he added.

The actor was last seen on the silver screen in “Hate Story 3”.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/karan-singh-grover-wants-to-essay-superman4995Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/superman-480.jpg?w=450Karan Singh Grover wants to essay SupermanBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:March 23, 2016 5:32 pm Kriti Sanon, who originally hails from Delhi, misses the kind of Holi she used to play with her family and friends in the capital. Two films old actress has shot to fame very soon, but she misses those little things in life which she used to do back at her home town.

Kriti Sanon, who originally hails from Delhi, misses the kind of Holi she used to play with her family and friends in the capital. Two films old actress has shot to fame very soon, but she misses those little things in life which she used to do back at her home town.

She recalls celebrating Holi with her family in Delhi. Sharing that she enjoys the festival of Holi and is excited to celebrate the festival with her parents who are in Mumbai, Kriti said, “I have always loved Holi, But ever since I shifted to Mumbai (from Delhi), I haven’t played much. I don’t have the kind of friends circle here, like I had in Delhi. Plus, being an actor, I need to take care of my skin. Even though I don’t play Holi the way I used to back home, it’s still my favourite festival.”

The actress also remembers her friends and family gathering in a park in Patparganj, to celebrate the festival of colours.

“Before starting, my sister and I would oil each other’s hair. Then hit Holi songs would be played loudly all day. There would be pakoras and thandai for everyone. It used to take us an hour to wash the colours off,” she recalled.

The festival isn’t complete without relishing your taste buds with the sweet gujiyas which are prepared days in advance of the festival. She said, “Eating gujiyas is a must for me every Holi. This year, my parents are in Mumbai, and my sister has also moved here. So, I am excited because we will all celebrate together.”

Kriti was last seen in Dilwale which also starred Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan and Kajol.

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By: PTI
Mumbai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 17:30

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 5:30 pm

“She (Kareena) was approached for the film. She had liked the idea as well. But things did not work out due to date issues. We haven’t finalised anyone yet. We are still working on the script,” sources said.

Actor Ajay Devgn starrer “Baadshaho” has been in news over its casting and both Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra are not part of this project.

Speculations were rife about Kareena teaming up with Ajay for “Baadshaho”.

“She (Kareena) was approached for the film. She had liked the idea as well. But things did not work out due to date issues. We haven’t finalised anyone yet. We are still working on the script,” sources said.

On Priyanka being part of the project, the source said, “Only speculations are on. It’s just a rumour.”

Earlier actresses Shruti Haasan and Lisa Haydon were going to be part of this project.

T-Series (producer) brings back the intense actor – director pair of “Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai” Ajay Devgn and Milan Luthria in “Baadshaho”.

Both Milan and Ajay have done three films together “Kachche Dhaage”, “Chori Chori” and “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai”.

When contacted Milan told PTI, “There is too much of speculation happening. We have not finalised anyone. I don’t want to say anything at the moment (give names).”

The film is likely to go on floors by May end or early June this year.

“It’s a big release so we need to start on time and get it (shooting) finished by October. The film releases in January (2017) so we need two months for promotions,” the source added.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kareena-kapoor-khan-not-doing-ajay-devgn-starrer-baadshaho5000Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kareena-ajay-480.jpg?w=450Kareena Kapoor Khan not doing Ajay Devgn starrer ‘Baadshaho’ When asked about portraying the veteran actor on screen Shah Rukh Khan replied, “Absolutely. I should do it.”

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his desire to portray veteran actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt in a biopic.

Dutt was known for helming classics like “Pyaasa”, “Kaagaz Ke Phool”, “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” and “Chaudhvin Ka Chand”. He died at the age of 39.

When asked about portraying the veteran actor on screen Shah Rukh Khan replied, “Absolutely. I should do it. And as you lovingly say my friend my face is like a beautiful poem… in black & white.”

Absolutely. I should do it. And as u lovingly say my friend my face is like a beautiful poem…in black & white. http://t.co/dQf7SgWwZt

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 22, 2016

Even after 52 years of Dutt’s demise, his work is referred as a benchmark for quality filmmaking.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 17:11

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 5:11 pm

While performing for the dance sequence Paras Babbar’s elbow accidentally hit Rashmi Singh’s nose and it started bleeding.

Actor Paras Babbar, who is seen playing the role of Sahir Modi in the TV show “Saath Nibhana Saathiya”, accidentally injured his co-star Rashmi Singh while shooting for a Holi sequence.

According to the ongoing track on the show, Paras had to dance facing the camera and his onscreen wife Rashmi’s entry was from behind.

While performing for the dance sequence the actor’s elbow accidentally hit Rashmi’s nose and it started bleeding. Being responsible for her injury Paras rushed to give her immediate medical help.

“Since we were shooting for the Holi sequence, everybody was excited about giving their best shot. I went all out for the performance and didn’t realise she was standing behind me,” Paras said in a statement.

The actor said he felt for what happened. Even though Rashmi was injured she did not stop shooting.

“As soon as her nose started to bleed I thought it was my responsibility to make sure she is alright. The strong girl that she is didn’t want the shoot to get disturbed and continued to shoot within half an hour,” he said.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:March 23, 2016 5:03 pm

Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut are back from Arunachal Pradesh, where they had been shooting for their upcoming movie Rangoon. The actors had been there for a gruelling three week schedule, and Saif Ali Khan also made his way to the state for few days to shoot for his part.

Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut are back from Arunachal Pradesh, where they had been shooting for their upcoming movie Rangoon. The actors had been there for a gruelling three week schedule, and Saif Ali Khan also made his way to the state for few days to shoot for his part. The film is a love story set during the Second World War.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala made arrangements to shoot for the film at virgin locales which were not close to their hotel. The living conditions were not as expected by the stars but none of them complained.

Saif Ali Khan, who was there for a couple of days, soldiered through long drives to and between Pasighat, Rottung and Kibang, sometimes an eight nine-hour journey one way, and long treks through jungles.

A source said, “Since the sun rises in the east, days dawned early and it was action from 4 am. But they also packed up early, around 4-5 pm, once the light faded. And as there wasn’t much to do except for work, everyone would be in bed by 8 pm. Shahid couldn’t skip his workouts as he plays a soldier in the film and needed to be in peak physical condition for the action scenes. He’s never been fitter.”

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Rangoon will release on October 14.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 17:00

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 5:00 pm

As per the upcoming sequence of the show “Siya Ke Ram”, Ram (Ashish Sharma) and Sita (Madirakshi) will go for exile along with Lakshman (Karan Suchak).

Actress Madirakshi, who was usually seen donning elaborate costumes and jewellery in popular mythological show “Siya Ke Ram”, will next be seen in an all new avatar wherein she will flaunt “light weight costumes and minimal jewellery”.

As per the upcoming sequence of the show, Ram (Ashish Sharma) and Sita (Madirakshi) will go for exile along with Lakshman (Karan Suchak).

“We will so begin shooting for the journey that will mark the beginning of Sita and Ram’s love story in true sense, the ‘Vanvaas’ (exile). We all have been shooting in very beautiful and elaborate costumes all this while.

“The designer did a fabulous job but the weight of the costumes always made it very difficult to walk. I am glad that the ‘Vanvaas’ costumes are light and would not take much time for us to get ready,” Madirakshi said in a statement.

The makers are said to have done extensive research to get the perfect look for the actress and also what kind of jewellery that she should wear.

“Ever since the show began, it has taken three hours to get into my look as Sita and believe it or not, most of my costumes weigh as much as me,” she said.

“Especially the lehngas that I am wearing as Ayodhya’s newly wedded bride weighs approximately 25-30 kgs and the entire look put together with the hair and dupattas is equivalent to my weight. As much as I loved dressing up, I am really looking forward to the light weight costumes and minimal jewellery as it’ll also take me lesser time to get ready,” she added.

“Siya Ke Ram” is aired on Star Plus.

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Actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who will be seen doing a cameo appearance in popular TV show “Diya Aur Baati Hum” along with his wife Debina Bonnerjee, says the duo love to dance together onscreen.

Gurmeet and Debina will perform in the show at an Holi event. The couple will be seen performing on the song “Aarambh prachand” from the film “Gulaal”.

“The show has been doing really well for quite some time now and it felt really nice to associate with a show that has viewers stuck to its gripping story line time and again,” Gurmeet said in a statement.

“Debina and I enjoy dancing and just the way entire premise of the track on the show was serious and thrilling, our performance and song was in complete tangent with it. All in all, we had a good time,” he added.

“Diya Aur Baati Hum” airs on Star Plus.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/debina-and-i-enjoy-dancing-gurmeet-choudhary5009Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/gurmeet-debina-480.jpg?w=450Debina and I enjoy dancing: Gurmeet ChoudharyBy: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 4:42 pm Vrajesh Hirjee says he was offered a role in the adult comedy “Grand Masti” but could not be a part of it.

In a career spanning almost two decades, Vrajesh Hirjee has tickled funny bones with several comedy films but the actor says he has no apprehensions to star in an adult comedy movie in the future.

Hirjee has been part of the successful “Golmaal” franchise, apart from featuring in movies like “Sunday”, “Heyy Babyy” and “One Two Three”.

The actor says he was offered a role in the adult comedy “Grand Masti” but could not be a part of it.

“There is no apprehension from my side that I do not want to do adult comedies. In fact, Indra Kumar (director) had called me for a part in ‘Grand Masti’ but I couldn’t do it. In the future, if I get a chance to do something like that I will definitely do it,” Hirjee told PTI today.

The 44-year-old actor played Hrithik Roshan’s friend Tony’ in his breakthrough role in “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai” and went on to star in the 2001 cult romantic-drama “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein”.

Hirjee feels the adult comedy genre in the country is misunderstood a lot.

“Adult comedy is a very misunderstood genre in our country, it is being panned a lot… The level of jokes in the film would be something what friends would crack while they are having fun. If a film is given an A certificate, the audience knows what they will be watching.

“You can’t expect to watch an adult comedy hoping it would be a children’s film. That is hypocrisy,” he added.

Hirjee will be next seen in the comedy “Santa Banta Pvt Ltd”. The film stars Boman Irani, Vir Das, Johnny Lever among others.

The actor said it was a learning experience working with the “talented” star cast.

“I have worked with Johnny bhai (Johnny Lever) before too and I think he is a living legend. It is amazing to watch him perform. I have known Boman (Irani) for a long time and he is a fantastic actor. It has been a learning experience watching them perform.”

Directed by Akashdeep Sabir, “Santa Banta Pvt Ltd” also stars Neha Dhupia, Lisa Haydon, Ram Kapoor, Vijay Raaz among others.

The film is scheduled to release on April 22.

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John Abraham is someone who doesn’t play Holi. And he has a good reason for disliking the festival of colours.

“I don’t celebrate Holi. Men misuse Holi and they are very perverse. So I don’t really respect how it is being celebrated. All these festival of colours are just a garb,” reasoned John.

While John is not averse to celebrating Holi, it is the manner of celebration that he protests against. “If you ask me, there is a civil way of putting gulal on someone’s forehead. That’s fine. Other than that it is just a waste of water. You are cutting trees. You are destroying nature. You are destroying everything possible in the name of religion. So I don’t enjoy playing Holi.”

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Other Bollywood actors who don’t play Holi include Ranveer Singh and Kareena Kapoor. Ranveer Singh told us he doesn’t play Holi as he has cleanliness related OCD(Obsessive compulsive disorder). Kareena Kapoor stopped playing Holi after the death her legendary grandfather Raj Kapoor who was known for throwing the grandest ever Holi parties in Bollywood. “We don’t celebrate Holi anymore. The day my grandfather (Raj Kapoor) died, the colour in lives also left with him. Since then, none of us have celebrated Holi,” Kareena had once mentioned at a press conference.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/john-abraham-i-dont-enjoy-playing-holi5013Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/johnabraham480.jpg?w=450John Abraham: I don’t enjoy playing HoliBy: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 3:11 pm Raftaar and Honey Singh played in the rap group Mafia Mundeer and crooned several hit songs such as “Sharabia” and “Kamli kamli” feat Rimz J.

Rapper Raftaar says he still considers his former band mate Yo Yo Honey Singh, who failed to recognise him at an event, as his brother.

Raftaar and Singh played in the rap group Mafia Mundeer and crooned several hit songs such as “Sharabia” and “Kamli kamli” feat Rimz J.

Singh, who was away from the limelight due to his battle with bipolar disorder and alcoholism, commented that he did not know Raftaar at a award function that was held in Dubai last week. Singh made this remark when asked about what he felt when Raftaar called him an “insecure little girl”.

Asked for his opinion on Singh’s reaction, Raftaar told IANS: “I have always maintained that working with Mafia Mundeer was by far one of the most memorable experiences, and although Honey Singh feels he’s on this pedestal, I still consider him (as) my brother.”

The “Swag mera desi” crooner called it a “petty issue”.

“It is really petty for me to be addressing an issue which actually requires no reasoning. Everything is on the public domain and if Honey Singh fails to know Raftaar it’s maybe because Raftaar is still very much Dilin Nair who is not affected by stardom or moolah,” he said.

“Maybe the overnight success has got the better of his ego and he has forgotten where he hails from and the inner circle who stood by him when no one ever believed in him,” Raftaar added.

Raftaar, whose real name is Dilin Nair, says he is not “insecure by another’s success because music is the universal source of love, brotherhood and positivity. There’s no room for hatred or jealousy”.

He said that a true musician treats himself as competition and doesn’t feel insecure about what others are doing.

On the work front, the “Dhup chik hori se” rapper has done a number for the upcoming film “Baaghi” starring Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor.

“I’m (also) keeping myself busy with my first solo album and I’m going to be announcing some exciting international collaborations this year,” he said.

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By: IANS
Chennai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 15:07

By: IANS | Chennai | Published:March 23, 2016 3:07 pm

Filmmaker Aishwaryaa R. Dhanush is all set to launch her autobiography titled “Standing On An Apple Box”.

Filmmaker Aishwaryaa R. Dhanush is all set to launch her autobiography titled “Standing On An Apple Box”.

Aishwaryaa, the elder daughter of veteran actor Rajinikanth and wife of Kollywood actor Dhanush, has penned her life story as a celebrity child, star wife, filmmaker, and mother.

The book will showcase her personal accounts, with moments and memories drawn from real life incidents.

“Yes, it’s true I am coming up with my autobiography named ‘Standing On An Apple Box’, which is expected to come out by end of this year. This is going to be my debut book and will give the readers a glimpse about my personal life and incidents,” Aishwaryaa said in a statement.

“I’m melancholic by nature so there are philosophical musings alongside a personal narrative which has a mix of different emotions, from highs and lows to anger and gratitude,” she added.

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Written by Sonup Sahadevan | Mumbai | Updated: March 23, 2016 3:17 pm

Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai actress Shilpa Shinde’s woes have only been growing with every passing day. The actress, who stopped shooting for the hit serial in which she plays the lead role of Angoori Bhabhi, has now been been ordered by CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes Association) to resume shoot immediately. However, the actress continues to defy.

Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai actress Shilpa Shinde’s woes have only been growing with every passing day. The actress, who stopped shooting for the hit serial in which she plays the lead role of Angoori Bhabhi, has now been been ordered by CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes Association) to resume shoot immediately. However, the actress continues to defy.

Justifying CINTAA’s decision of asking Shilpa to resume shoot, Amit Behl who is the Joint Secretary of the association and also the Chairman of the dispute committee told IndianExpress.com, “It has reached a point where the artist (Shilpa Shinde) is not able to understand and she has gone and said that CINTAA is a producers’ body and not an actors body. I have received a call from Channel Head also. Now this show is the channel’s driver. Unfortunately, she is breaking the contract. She spoke to me also and instead of speaking logic she started crying over the phone.” (Read: Shilpa Shinde aka Angoori Bhabhi quits Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, accuses makers of mentally torturing her)

Elaborating on how they tried to settle the issue with Shilpa, Amit said, “We had a joint dispute settlement committee where we tried to explain it to Shilpa. We heard the producer’s point of view, broadcaster’s point of view and Shilpa’s point of view. I find this entirely unfair. She has created such a situation that she wants to leave the show. May be she is joining Kapil’s show and there is some profit sharing which I am not concerned about but the point is that you have signed a show, you are on contract, you have renewed the contract, your fees have been increased as per the contract and the producer is also bearing your idiosyncrasies and tantrums to a certain level because you are that character which is a hit. CINTAA is an actors body and as a member of the fraternity, I heard her out first. And then we heard others and I can only say that the actor is beyond reason in this case. She is not able to understand. Every logic was put forward to her on the table and she continued saying that she is going through physical, mental and financial torture. Finally, when we heard out everything, we realised there was no torture. We tried telling her that but finally you can’t talk to a wall. So we have issued a showcause notice to her but beyond a point we are also powerless. They (producers) can take legal recourse. We as creative people don’t want this to become a mess and have tried reasoning it out. But unfortunately, Shilpa is beyond reason now.”

We tried reaching Shilpa Shinde but she remained unavailable for comment.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 14:03

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 2:03 pm

Five-time National Award winner Shabana Azmi has lauded veteran actor Rishi Kapoor for playing the role of a nonagenarian in “Kapoor and Sons”.

Five-time National Award winner Shabana Azmi has lauded veteran actor Rishi Kapoor for playing the role of a nonagenarian in “Kapoor and Sons”.

The 65-year-old actress even appreciated director Shakun Batra and fillmaker Karan Johar for the film.

“Loved ‘Kapoor & Sons’. Rishi Kapoor steals the show. All actors first rate… Shakun Batra, Karan Johar, Fox Star Hindi, take a bow. Hindi cinema comes of age,” she tweeted.

Loved Kapoor N Sons. @chintskap steals d show.All actors 1st rate Shakun Batra@karanjohar @foxstarhindi take a bowHindi cinema comes of age.

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) March 22, 2016

“Kapoor & Sons”, which released on Friday, tells the journey of members of a Kapoor family. The film also stars Alia Bhatt, Fawad Khan and Sidharth Malhotra.

Other actors in the romantic drama, produced by filmmaker Karan Johar, are Rajat Kapoor and Ratna Pathak Shah.

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Actor Arjun Kapoor, who is currently promoting his forthcoming film “Ki and Ka”, met the “handsome” actor John Abraham at an airport and shared a seflie with him.

“Met the most handsome ladka John Abraham at the airport! He adds the dish in ‘Dishoom’. You agree Varun Dhawan?” Arjun tweeted on Wednesday.

Met the most Handome Lad Ka @TheJohnAbraham at the airport !!! He adds the dish in dishoom u agree @Varun_dvn ??? pic.twitter.com/ZBuCbeLTAp

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) March 23, 2016

John will be seen in director Rohit Dhawan’s film “Dishoom”, which also stars actor Varun Dhawan.

While “Rocky Handsome” directed by Nishikant Kamat, it will narrate a story of innocent girls who are accosted and brutally raped.

Directed by R. Balki “Ki and Ka” also features actress Kareena Kapoor Khan and is set to release on April 1.

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Actor Hrithik Roshan, who is currently prepping for his next film “Mohenjo Daro”, says Tiger Shroff, who is gearing up for the release of his film “Baaghi”, is the “next big thing”.

Hrithik, who was last seen on screen in “Bang Bang!” was asked by a fan on Twitter if he is excited for the Sabbir Khan directorial, to which the “Dhoom 2” star replied: “Very much! Tiger Shroff is the next big thing”.

Very much ! @iTIGERSHROFF is the next big thing http://t.co/nLLj4r5oP1

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) March 22, 2016

“Baaghi” also features actress Shraddha Kapoor.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/tiger-shroff-is-the-next-big-thing-hrithik-roshan5025Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/hrithik-tiger-408.jpg?w=450Tiger Shroff is the next big thing: Hrithik Roshan Throughout the making of the film, Aamir’s body has undergone transitions due to which he has plenty of oversized clothes. The actor has now decided to donate his clothes for charity.

Aamir Khan has witnessed changes in his physique every now and then in the past few months, courtesy his role of a wrestler in Dangal. The actor, who had put on 25 kgs to play wrestler Mahavir Phogat, is now losing the same amount of weight to play the young wrestler.

Throughout the making of the film, Aamir’s body has undergone transitions due to which he has plenty of oversized clothes. The actor has now decided to donate his clothes for charity.

He is currently shooting for the film in Punjab. Apparently he has to lose 25 kgs in 25 weeks. The actor has been vesting a lot of time and energy in this highly anticipated movie. He will be seen playing different ages of his character in the film.

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The actors’ spokesperson said, “Aamir Khan has gone through series of sizes as he had to put on 25 kgs and again he will be going through series of sizes.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal will release around Christmas in December.

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By: IANS
Chennai Published:Mar 23, 2016, 13:37

By: IANS | Chennai | Published:March 23, 2016 1:37 pm

Actor-filmmaker S.J. Suryah is under consideration for the antagonist’s role in superstar Mahesh Babu’s upcoming, yet-untitled Telugu project, which will be helmed by A.R. Murugadoss.

Actor-filmmaker S.J. Suryah is under consideration for the antagonist’s role in superstar Mahesh Babu’s upcoming, yet-untitled Telugu project, which will be helmed by A.R. Murugadoss.

“Suryah has been considered for the role and talks have been initiated. However, he hasn’t been officially signed it yet. Suryah has already begun work on his next directorial venture, and hence, feels he won’t have time to be part of this project,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.

Tipped to be made on a budget of Rs.85-90 crore, the project is slated to go on the floors from June onwards.

To be produced by Tagore Madhu, the makers are still on the lookout for the leading lady.

Although names of actress such as Parineeti Chopra and Keerthy Suresh have been associated with the project, none have been confirmed yet.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sj-suryah-may-play-antagonist-in-mahesh-babus-next5029Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/mahesh-babu-surya-3480.jpg?w=450S.J Suryah may play antagonist in Mahesh Babu’s nextBy: IANS | Chennai | Published:March 23, 2016 1:20 pm Actor Abhay Krishnaa says the climax of forthcoming Tamil comedy “Adida Melam”, which releases in cinemas on Friday, will be unabashedly funny and entertaining.

Actor Abhay Krishnaa says the climax of forthcoming Tamil comedy “Adida Melam”, which releases in cinemas on Friday, will be unabashedly funny and entertaining.

“I can proudly say we’ve reserved the best for end of the film. While most of the film is enjoyable, the last 15-20 minutes is outright funny. Even some of the predictable moments are presented in the most unconventional way,” Abhay told IANS.

Directed by Anbu Stalin, the film also stars Abhinaya, Nischala Krishnan, Urvashi and Mayilsamy.

“It’s an entertainer, but not a lame comedy film. It’s about how a dumb family handles the most serious situations. I’m part of a family that plans weddings, and the story revolves around events that involve the members of this family,” he said.

Although the project was originally started in 2013, it was stopped after being shot for a few days. After initial hiccups, the film was wrapped up last October, and since then the makers have been eyeing for a suitable release date.

Though Abhay worked as an assistant cinematographer and assistant director, it was after starring in a short film that he had the courage to don the greasepaint for a feature film.

“I wanted to know if people would accept me as an actor. So when I did the short film, I realised it was well received and it didn’t matter who starred in it, which boosted my confidence and I finally decided to act,” he said.

Abhay heaps praise on his co-stars, especially about senior actress Urvashi, who plays his mother in the film.

“She’s a big pillar of support to the project. The relationship I share with her in the film is really special, it’s funny and emotional,” he said.

Abhay has two more Tamil projects in his kitty.

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By: PTI
London Published:Mar 23, 2016, 13:13

By: PTI | London | Published:March 23, 2016 1:13 pm

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins was honoured with the top acting prize at Britain’s Royal Television Society Awards.

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins was honoured with the top acting prize at Britain’s Royal Television Society Awards.

The 78-year-old actor added another trophy to his collection at the London prizegiving as he was handed the male actor award for his performance in UK TV show “The Dresser”, beating out the likes of Tom Courtenay (Unforgotten) and Adam Long (Don’t Take My Baby), reported Contactmusic.

Former “Coronation Street” star Suranne Jones earned the female actor prize for her new drama “Doctor Foster”, claiming the honour over Wolf Hall’s Claire Foy and Home Fires’ “Claire Rushbrook”.

Meanwhile, sitcom “Catastrophe” was a double winner, earning the Scripted Comedy and Comedy Writer trophies for stars and creators Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney, and drama “The Lost Honour” of Christopher Jefferies also took home two prizes for Drama Serial and Drama Writer for Peter Morgan.

Newcomer Michaela Coel was another two-time winner for her popular comedy “Chewing Gum”, earning the Breakthrough Award and Comedy Performance prize.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 23, 2016, 13:06

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 23, 2016 1:06 pm

Bisexual actress Maria Bello has split from her girlfriend and found love with a younger man.

Bisexual actress Maria Bello has split from her girlfriend and found love with a younger man.

The “Coyote Ugly” star hit headlines in 2013 when she went public with her sexuality in a moving Modern Love column for the New York Times, revealing she had started romancing her best friend, Clare Munn. reported Us magazine.

She went on to detail her “modern family” in her 2015 autobiography, “Whatever… Love Is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves”, in which she discussed how she shares custody of her 15-year-old son Jackson with her ex-boyfriend, TV executive Dan MCDermott, who she split from in 2006 after seven years together.

However, Bello, 48, has since ended her relationship with Clare, and has now moved on to date 29-year-old Elijah Allan-Blitz.

She is yet to comment on her new man, but she was pictured laughing with Elijah during a recent outing in Los Angeles.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 23, 2016, 12:59

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 23, 2016 12:59 pm

Singer Peter Andre is really happy that his former wife Katie Price and her family attended his concert.

Singer Peter Andre is really happy that his former wife Katie Price and her family attended his concert.

The former couple surprised everyone when Price was spotted hugging her ex husband after he performed in Brighton, and even watched the concert with his current wife, Emily MacDonagh, reported OK! magazine.

The father of three revealed that they have put their issues behind them, and now “get on”.

“This is progress and I’m really happy that she and Kieran (Katie’s current husband), came along and the whole family was there. It was great for the kids to see us getting on and just goes to show we’re moving forward,” he said.

Two years ago, the mother of five had stated she would never speak to the “Mysterious Girl” singer again, after they split in 2009.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/katie-price-watches-ex-peter-andres-concert-with-kids5038Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/katie-price-peter-andre-480.jpg?w=450Katie Price watches ex Peter Andre’s concert with kidsBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 23, 2016 12:52 pm Rita Gam died of respiratory failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on March 22, publicist Nancy Willen said.

Rita Gam, a glamorous actress who starred in exotic films including “Saadia”, “Sign of the Pagan” and “King of Kings”, has died. She was 88.

Gam, who was director Sidney Lumet’s first wife and a bridesmaid at Grace Kelly’s 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier, died of respiratory failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on March 22, publicist Nancy Willen said.

The veteran actress also appeared opposite Gregory Peck in “Night People” (1954) and “Shoot Out” (1971), in William Dieterle’s “Magic Fire” (1955), with Victor Mature in “Hannibal” (1959) and with Jane Fonda in Alan J Pakula’s “Klute” (1971).

She and her co-star Viveca Lindfors shared the Silver Bear for best actress at the 1962 Berlin International Film Festival for their roles as the women in the hotel room in Tad Danielewski’s “No Exit”, based on the play by Jean-Paul Sartre.

Born in Pittsburgh on April 2, 1927, Gam was raised in New York City. A founding member of The Actors Studio, she landed a role on Broadway in 1946 in “A Flag Is Born”, written by Ben Hecht, then made her movie debut in The Thief (1952) opposite Ray Milland.

Gam was a leading member of the Minnesota Theater Company during the opening season (1963) of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis with Zoe Caldwell, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy.

In 2003, she was in the rotating cast of the off-Broadway stage reading of “Wit & Wisdom”. Among her other notable stage productions were Hamlet with Dan Mason and Broadway’s “There’s a Girl in My Soup” with Gig Young.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/glamorous-actress-of-1950s-rita-gam-dies-at-885040Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rita-gam-480.jpg?w=450Glamorous actress of 1950s Rita Gam dies at 88 Bollywood actors seem to be gripped by the concept of Ki and Ka. They have taken to Twitter to share pictures with their favourite Ki and Ka’s of real life. (Source: Twitter)

Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor’s upcoming movie Ki and Ka comes with a different concept where the man plays a house husband, whereas the wife is the man of the house. Bollywood actors seem to be gripped by the concept of the film and have taken to Twitter to share pictures with their favourite Ki and Ka’s of real life.

For Hrithik Roshan it was his Nani who is his favourite Ki, whereas for Varun Dhawan it was his sister-in-law who was his favourite Ki on the day he shared the picture.

Similarly, Parineeti Chopra and Karan Johar shared their favourites on Twitter. Take a look.

Hrithik Roshan tweeted:

And while we’r at it, here’s a pic of my fav “ki” for you @arjunk26 #KiAndKa my Nani pic.twitter.com/LiS5AXMPjZ

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) March 22, 2016

Parineeti Chopra tweeted:

My ‘Ka’ for the day @RohanShrestha .. All the best my lovely baba @arjunk26 #KiAndKa pic.twitter.com/t02FVGh37Q

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) March 21, 2016

Karan Johar tweeted:

My favourite Ki…who is yours!?? #KiAndKa pic.twitter.com/FZD0zsXU3y

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 21, 2016

Varun Dhawan tweeted:

With my ki of the day. My Bhabi Jaanvi @arjunk26. The person who feeds us late at nite pic.twitter.com/lTsPOyx4pH

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 22, 2016

Ki and Ka, which brings in the fresh pairing of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Kapoor ahs been directed by R Balki. The film will release on April 1.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/hrithik-parineeti-varun-kjo-reveal-their-favourite-ki-and-kas-on-twitter5042Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/hrithik-varun-kiandka480.jpg?w=450Hrithik, Parineeti, Varun, KJo reveal their favourite Ki and Ka’s on Twitter Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor have already cast a spell with their sensuous chemistry in the the first song of Baaghi, Sab Tera. They will soon be seen in yet another peppy, dancing number from their upcoming film.

Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor have already cast a spell with their sensuous chemistry in the the first song of Baaghi, Sab Tera. They will soon be seen in yet another peppy, dancing number from their upcoming film.

Tiger Shroff has impressed his fans with his dance moves in his debut film Heropanti, and fans were amazed on seeing Shraddha Kapoor matching steps with some of the best dancers in the country in ‘ABCD 2’. Now the two of them coming together on screen for a dance number is definitely something that would excited the fans.

This is the second time that director Sabbir Khan will associate with Manj Musik actor Whistle Baja song from Heropanti. The song is sung by DJ Raftaar and Neha Kakkar.

A source said, “After winning accolades for the first song from the film, the romantic number Sab Tera, the makers of Baaghi are to treat the audiences with yet another rocking number. Baaghi has been receiving tremendous response for its trailer which features Tiger and Shraddha flaunting their action moves.”

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Sajid Nadiadwala’s Baaghi – Rebels for Love is a rebellious Love story which will feature Tiger and Shraddha going against all odds for Love. Directed by Sabbir Khan, the film will release on April 29.Big B garners 20 million Twitter followers

]]>https://newsvilla.in/tiger-shroff-shraddha-kapoor-to-put-on-their-dancing-shoes-for-baaghis-second-song5043Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/baaghi-tiger-shraddha480.jpg?w=450Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor to put on their dancing shoes for ‘Baaghi’s second songBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 23, 2016 12:38 pm Former “The Bachelor” contestant Erin Storm has died after the single-engine plane she was piloting crashed after taking off from Hawthorne Municipal Airport. She was 41. (Source: Facebook)

Former “The Bachelor” contestant Erin Storm has died after the single-engine plane she was piloting crashed after taking off from Hawthorne Municipal Airport. She was 41.

Storm was in cardiac arrest when emergency crews arrived and was pronounced dead at the hospital, reported Ace Showbiz.

According to police, “a nearby construction crew witnessed the crash and was able to remove the pilot from the wreckage prior to the arrival of emergency services.”

Storm “was treated by LA County Fire personnel, and transported by ambulance to Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Carson,” but she did not survive.

Storm, who was vying for Matt Grant’s heart in season 12 of the reality dating series, was living in California and worked for Pacific Blue Air, an aircraft training facility at the LA airport.

It’s currently unknown what caused the plane to go down. The crash is still being investigated by both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Traffic Safety Board.

Grant, who proposed to contestant Shayne Lamas in the show’s season finale but later ended their relationship, said that he’s “massively shocked” after learning of Storm’s sudden passing.

He added, “Devastated for her family and friends. We were lucky to have Erin on season 12. She was genuine, self-assured, beautiful and hilarious.”

Storm’s friends took to social media to mourn her death.

Christiana Marie wrote on Facebook, “It is with the heaviest heart I’ve ever had to be posting this. My sweet Erin Storm You have changed my life in many ways and showed me what TRUE BEST FRIENDS are all about!!!

“Heaven just received the most incredible angel in the world. … I am filled with such sadness to lose one of the most incredible friends I’ve EVER had in my life. I’m still in shock woman. I LOVE YOU with everything I am. I will NEVER get over the loss of you.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/former-bachelor-contestant-erin-storm-dies-in-plane-crash5045Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/erinstorm.jpg?w=450Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Erin Storm dies in plane crash Big B took to Twitter on Tuesday night to express his excitement of getting 20 million followers on the micro-blogging website.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has become the first Bollywood personality to score 20 million followers on Twitter and has thanked his fans and well-wishers on reaching the milestone.

The 73-year-old thespian, who has given hits like “Sholay”, “Deewar” and “Piku”, is ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has 18.8 million followers, as well as actors Shah Rukh Khan with 18.6 million, Aamir Khan 16.9 million, Salman Khan 16.8 million and Priyanka Chopra with 13.2 million followers respectively.

Big B took to Twitter on Tuesday night to express his excitement of getting 20 million followers on the micro-blogging website.

“Badumba! 20 million! Thank you all… Now to 30 million! And your time starts now!” Amitabh Bachchan tweeted.

T 2183 – Baduuummmbaaaaa !! 20 MILLION !!! thank you all .. now to 30 million !! and your time starts NOW !! pic.twitter.com/3Q0bYnm1qu

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 22, 2016

Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account went live in May 2010, and the actor has ever since been staying in connection with his fans, whom he fondly calls his “ef” or his “extended family”.

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On the work front, Amitabh will next be seen in “TE3N” directed by debutant Ribhu Dasgupta. The film also features actors Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

He is currently busy shooting for Shoojit Sircar’s next production venture “Pink.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/amitabh-bachchan-garners-20-million-twitter-followers5048Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/amitabh-bachchan-f.jpg?w=450Amitabh Bachchan garners 20 million Twitter followersBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 23, 2016 8:32 pm Here is what TV celebs including Rashami Desai, Vivian Dsena and Supriya Pilgaonkar have to say about the festival.

Holi is a festival of colours. This time around theyear we see all TV celebrities coming under one roof to celebrate the festival with each other and shooting for their shows simultaneously.

Here is what TV celebs including Alia Asgar, Disha Vakani, Aashka Goradia and Supriya Pilgaonkar have to say about the festival.

Ali Asgar who plays Nathu Nakabandi in Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle said, “I love the festival of colours, however I believe that one must be mindful about the safety of others too. I would like to ask everyone and all my fans to play Holi using eco friendly colours and just use one litre of water through the day while they celebrate the festival.”

Aashka Goradia said, “Holi for me is not just a festival of colours but it goes beyond that. It is the time where we must let bygones be bygones and embrace each other with love and compassion. It is the season of spreading smiles. Also I would like to urge all my fans who will be playing Holi to be a little considerate and to not waste water. Let us conserve water and play a safe and dry Holi.”

Disha Vakani who plays Daya Jethalal Gada said, “This year too like every year I will be playing Holi with eco friendly colours. I will be making lots of sweets and special snacks. So this year I will be celebrating Holi in my own special way.”

Supriya Pilgaonkar aka Ishwari of Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi says, “Holi is all about an array of colours and water and personally I’m very fond of the festival as it is said Holi takes away all the negative energy. As a Maharashtrian there are special dishes prepared at my home such as Puran Poli, Katachi Aamti, Phirni and many more which adds to the excitement of this colourful festival. This year on Holi, my family and I will play a dry Holi. As a message to all my fans have a happy and safe Holi and avoid playing with water. Remember the best colours you can apply on someone are the colours of laughter and love..!!”

Shaheer Sheikh aka Dev of Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi says, “When I was a kid, me and my friends used to go to the terrace with water balloons. We used to wait for the people to come on the street so that we can throw balloons at them. This year I don’t have anything special planned for Holi because I usually do not play it. Till now, I have celebrated this festival only on sets, so probably this year also I will be playing with colours only while shooting.”

Nikita Dutta aka Suman of Ek Duje Ke Vaaste said, “I am very fond of colours and holi is one such festival where you get to play with colours. I have some extremely fond memories of Holi, back as a kid it was all about behaving like it’s a war, being a sniper while targeting people with water balloons and water shooters! As of now, I am really hoping for an off on Holi as a break from the hectic schedule. Will make sure I’ll cheat a bit and treat myself to some gujiyas. Wishing all my fans a colourful and safe Holi…!”

Namik Paul aka Shravan of Ek Duje Ke Vaaste said, “My best Holi was last year as I celebrated it first time after 15 years and it was awesome! For me Holi is that special occasion which you enjoy with your friends the most, so I’m going to be with the same group of people as last year. But the childhood memory of the festival which I have is our whole lane having one big Holi celebration, where all the adults and kids would be jumping into each other’s homes and ninja attacking people with colours. This was followed by exchanging gifts in the evening.”

Gautami Kapoor aka Simran Gupta of Parvarrish Season 2 said, “Holi is a festival of colours which brings people of all cast, creed and culture together to spread happiness and joy. However, my humble request is that kindly be aware of the water crises and let’s be conscious and not waste water!! Instead let’s work towards conserving water and celebrate Holi this year with dry and eco-friendly colours. A message to all my fans: Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Holi.”

Vinay Jain aka Raj Gupta of Parvarrish Season 2 said, “Holi is one festival I really look forward to especially the frenzied dancing part. It is worth all the body pain one has to deal with for the next few days!”

Ishant Bhanushali aka Bal Hanumaan of Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan said, “Holi is one of my favourite festivals and I love playing it with all my friends. Every year I and my friends, gather at my place and kick start the celebration by splashing colours and water balloons on each other. However, this year I have promised myself that I will not waste water and instead play Holi with organic colours only. I wish everybody a happy and safe Holi! Also try to save water and play Holi only with organic Colours..!”

Mugdha Chaphekar who plays Anisha in Sahib, Biwi Aur Boss said, “I don’t celebrate Holi. Since childhood, I didn’t like the wastage of water that happens during the festival. However, knowingly unknowingly, I am happy I never wasted water as now water shortage has become a serious problem. I have played Holi only for the camera for my shows as it was unavoidable. But yes, I do love to eat Puranpoli which is a speciality in Maharashtra. I like to celebrate Holi by eating sweets and knowing the importance of the festival. I would want to request each and every one that please play dry Holi and don’t waste even a drop of water. This step might save a lot of lives.”

Mishkat Varma, known for playing the role of Josy Nair in Yeh Hai Aashiqui said, “Every Holi has been memorable for me, since it’s my favourite festival. Also because it’s the only festival when I actually get out of my home to celebrate.”

Vikas Manaktala known for playing the role of Neil in Yeh Hai Aashiqui said, “My most memorable Holi has to be the one when I played in Delhi with my family and friends. It was filled with colour, games and dancing sessions. The energy around was full of love and absolute joy.”

Mansi Rachh known for playing the role of Arohi in Yeh Hai Aashiqui alongside Vikas Manaktala said, “My favourite Holi memories have to be from my childhood. It would start with playing Holi at home with my parents and grandparents. Then all kids in the building would gather and playHoli till late evening. My family would get a really nice sweet called ghevar, which we would all eat together for breakfast. It used to be a day when every kind of mischief was allowed. It was amazing!”

Ssharad Malhotraa: “My favourite would Rang Barse Bheege Chunarwali. That song has love, longing, festive cheer, everything. Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: Any actress who is willing to get dirty with me.”

Tina Dutta: “Favourite Holi song – Holi Khele Raghubeera from Baghban. It’s the ultimate dance song for me on Holi. Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with- SRK. He is the ultimate king of romance.”

Shashank Vyas: “Favourite Holi song: I love Rang Barse because of of the one and only Amitabh Bachchan. Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: Ranbir Kapoor. He is my favourite among the current lot.”

Vivian Dsena: “Favourite Holi Song: Can’t name just one. There are at least a dozen songs that I dance to every year. Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: The eternal beauty of Bollywood, Rekha ji. She is ageless.”

Rashami Desai: “Favourite Holi Song: Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jate Hai from film Sholay Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: Hrithik Roshan. It would be fun to put colour on him and dance as well.”

Vahbiz Dorajee: “Favourite Holi Song: Balam Pichkari from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. I feel it captures the spirit of Holi well and I automatically start dancing to it. Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: Ranbir Kapoor. I am sure I will swoon when I meet him in real life.”

Vishal Singh: “Favourite Holi Song: It has to be Rang Barse, I have not heard a Holi song better than that. Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: There is only person, SRK. He is a genius.”

Sudeep Sahir: “Favourite Holi Song: Rang barse is the first song that comes to my mind. The recent would be Balam Pichkari Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: I’ve heard that the Kapoors have had the best Holi parties. I would definitely want to be there for one of those.”

Laksh Lalwani: “Favourite Holi Song: It has to be Balam Pichkari Bollywood celebrity you want to play Holi with: I would love to play Holi with Deepika Padukone.”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/rashami-desai-disha-vakani-vivian-dsena-supriya-pilgaonkar-heres-how-tv-celebs-will-celebrate-holi5050Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/tv-actorsholinew-480.jpg?w=450Rashami Desai, Disha Vakani, Vivian Dsena, Supriya Pilgaonkar: Here’s how TV celebs will celebrate Holi Neel Sethi was hand-picked by director Jon Favreau from over 2,000 hopefuls to play the role of Mowgli in The Jungle Book.

Neel Sethi was hand-picked by director Jon Favreau from over 2,000 hopefuls to play the role of Mowgli in The Jungle Book. The 12-year-old actor will visit India later this month to present the film.

The New York City-based actor is the only human being in this live-action epic film, which releases on April 8, a week of hitting the theatres in America.

“We are thrilled that Neel is starting the film’s campaign with India,” says Amrita Pandey, Vice President – Studios, Disney India.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/mowgli-neel-sethi-to-present-the-jungle-book-in-india5052Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/neelsethi-thejunglebook480.jpg?w=450Mowgli Neel Sethi to present The Jungle Book in IndiaBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 23, 2016 11:23 am Kelly Osbourne said, “I have been publicly labelled everything from a drug addict, fat, a racist, a spoilt brat, talentless, too skinny to America’s Sweetheart.”

Singer-songwriter Kelly Osbourne says being labelled a drug addict and fat really got to her at times.

The 31-year-old British songtress said she experienced the same self-consciousness and insecurities that everyone else faces, reported People magazine.

“I have been publicly labelled everything from a drug addict, fat, a racist, a spoilt brat, talentless, too skinny to America’s Sweetheart.

“As a result of this, I would do anything to not be me. I would go to bed praying to wake up anyone else but myself,” Osbourne said.

The “One Word” hitmaker feels people at times just forget that even celebrities are human beings.

“A big misconception about fame is that sometimes people forget that you are human; that you too deal with the issues that all women face, ranging from self-worth, body image, societal beauty standards, and the feeling of needing to be perfect,” she said.

However, Osbourne has finally realised that she would never be able to please everyone, and that she doesn’t need to.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/i-would-do-anything-to-not-be-me-kelly-osbourne5054Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kelly-osbourne480.jpg?w=450I would do anything to not be me: Kelly Osbourne Shah Rukh Khan, who was dressed casually in black, sang along ‘Billo’ along with Mika.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was seen at the birthday party of film producer Karim Morani in Mumbai. The superstar, who was dressed casually in black, sang along ‘Billo’ along with Mika.

Karim Morani is known to be SRK’s closest friend in the industry.

Mika posted a video of SRK humming a few lines.

He wrote: “Happy ‪#‎birthday‬ to ‪#‎kareemmorani‬. Had a great party, also the king of so many hearts ‪#‎shahrukhkhan‬ sang ‪#‎Billo‬ ..

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Earlier in the day, Karim Morani’s actress daughter Zoa had also shared a picture of her with her father wishing him happy birthday. She had written: “Happpppyy birthdayy Pappaaaaaaaaaaaa
#samesamebutdifferentbutstillsamesame ]]>https://newsvilla.in/shah-rukh-khan-sings-billo-at-karim-moranis-birthday-party-with-mika-singh-see-video5056Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/shahrukhkhan-sings480.jpg?w=450Shah Rukh Khan sings Billo at Karim Morani’s birthday party with Mika Singh, see videoBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2016 10:16 am Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who will be seen playing the role of a villain for the first time onscreen in Rajinikanth starrer 2.0, is almost unrecognisable in the crow look pictures that have been doing the rounds on Twitter. (Source: Photo posted on Twitter by Akshay Kumar 24×7)

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who will be seen playing the role of a villain in Rajinikanth starrer 2.0, is almost unrecognisable in the crow look pictures that have been doing the rounds on Twitter.

Akshay’s pictures in his villainous avatar are bound to shock his fans. Akshay sports long eye bushes, grey hair and wears a feathered leather jacket. According to reports, Akshay Kumar’s character in 2.0 is of Dr Richard, a scientist, who turns into a crow. (Read: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar to shoot football sequence for 2.0 at JLN stadium)

Makers had been trying hard to keep Akshay’s crow look under wraps for a while. Looks like Akshay’s look got leaked after he was spotted shooting for 2.0 amidst the crowd at New Delhi’s Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium. (Also read: Akshay Kumar’s ‘selfie of a lifetime’ with Salma Hayek)

(PHOTOS: Akshay Kumar in 2.0, Shah Rukh Khan in Fan, Rishi Kapoor in Kapoor & Sons: Actors who went unrecognised with make-up)

Akshay’s fan club shared the picture from 2.0 shoot on Twitter.

Lets make some noise for @akshaykumar sir’s look in #Enthiran2 by trending #1stLookOfAkshayIn2point0. RT and spread. pic.twitter.com/mTjvUClXw6

— Akshay Kumar 24×7 (@Akkistaan) March 23, 2016

Pic: Deadly and dangerous @akshaykumar sir for #2point0 #Enthiran2 pic.twitter.com/qJXgHP1UP5

— Akshay Kumar 24×7 (@Akkistaan) March 23, 2016

The movie is a sequel to Rajinikanth’s hit film Enthiran. Akshay has been a part of South movie remakes earlier, but will be seen acting in a South movie this time. Also this is the first time that he will be sharing screen space with Rajinikanth.

“Akshay has undergone complete makeover for his role,” a source from the film’s unit said.

“The Delhi schedule will be wrapped up in the next two weeks. The team will next head to Morocco for another long schedule and will shoot important portions of the film,” the source added.

Rajinikanth is yet to join the Delhi schedule.

Directed by Shankar, the movie is being made with a budget of Rs. 3.5 billion. The film which also features Akshay’s ‘Singh is Bliing’ co-actor Amy Jackson will release in 2017.

(With IANS Inputs)

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/akshay-kumar-is-unrecognisable-in-the-villainous-crow-look-in-rajinikanth-starrer-20-see-pics5058Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/akshaykumar480.jpg?w=450Akshay Kumar is unrecognisable in the villainous crow look in Rajinikanth starrer 2.0, see pics Actress Jodie Sweetin has high praise for her “Fuller House” co-star John Stamos’ girlfriend, model and actress Caitlin McHugh.

Actress Jodie Sweetin has high praise for her “Fuller House” co-star John Stamos’ girlfriend, model and actress Caitlin McHugh.

The 34-year-old actress, who recently made her “Dancing With the Stars” debut, said the two make adorable couple, reported ET online.

“I actually met her a couple days ago. She is delightful. She’s really sweet and we are welcoming her into the family. They’re adorable, and we really like her,” Sweetin said.

The actress plays Stephanie Tanner on “Fuller House,” the spin-off of long-running television sitcom “Full House”.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/jodie-sweetin-all-praise-for-john-stamos-new-girlfriend5060Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/jodie-sweetin480.jpg?w=450Jodie Sweetin all praise for John Stamos’ new girlfriend Singer Pink has been working on her seventh studio album over the past year and has now started to confirm some new songs.

Singer Pink has been working on her seventh studio album over the past year and has now started to confirm some new songs.

The 36-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, registered new tracks “Love Me Anyways” and “Recovering” with music rights organisation BMI, reported Digital Spy.

The “”Just Give Me a Reason” hitmaker has co-written both the songs with Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin.

Pink’s new album will serve as the follow-up to 2012’s “The Truth About Love.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/pink-registers-two-new-songs5062Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/pink480.jpg?w=450Pink registers two new songs “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star John Boyega says he has no plans to leave his native London and move to Los Angeles. (Source: Reuters)

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star John Boyega says he has no plans to leave his native London and move to Los Angeles.

The 24-year-old actor insists he will never leave his native London as he wants to remain close to his family and friends, reported Female First.

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“There is no need to move to LA. I will stay in London. This is my home. I’ve been to LA and spent lots of time in LA. I like going back and forth. But I like being here because of my family and friends,” the actor said.

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Two years after his partner L’Wren Scott’s death, “The Rolling Stones” frontman Mick Jagger still wears the clothes designed by her. (Source: AP)

Two years after his partner L’Wren Scott’s death, “The Rolling Stones” frontman Mick Jagger still wears the clothes designed by her.

The fashion designer died in March 2014 and speaking on the anniversary of her death, Jagger, 72 said he was still happy to wear her designs, reported ET online.

“I don’t find it difficult emotionally to wear her clothes. In fact it’s quite nice for me. I’ve got a big selection of her stuff and the wardrobe mistress goes nuts because I always want to bring them all on tour.

“At the end of the day I just pick them up and go, ‘Ah that’s one of L’Wren’s… I like this one’,” he said.

Scott was found hanged in her 11th Avenue apartment in March, 2014. Jagger said he was “shocked and devastated” by his partner’s death.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/mick-jagger-still-wears-the-clothes-made-by-lwren-scott5066Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2014/06/mick-jagger480.jpg?w=450Mick Jagger still wears the clothes made by L’Wren Scott “I’ll be ready. I’m excited about it. Steven Spielberg (had) this chance to revisit this character which has brought pleasure to so many people…Not to mention me,” Ford said.

Veteran actor Harrison Ford is as excited about returning to “Indiana Jones” as his fans.

The 73-year-old actor said he was “looking forward” to working on the fifth installment of the film with Steven Spielberg, reported Digital Spy.

“I’ll be ready. I’m excited about it. Steven Spielberg (had) this chance to revisit this character which has brought pleasure to so many people…Not to mention me,” Ford said.

“It’s great fun to work with this character. It’s great fun to work with Steven. I’m looking forward to it,” he added.

The new instalment will be written by “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” writer. Indy was introduced to audiences in 1981’s classic “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and returned in sequels “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989).

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By: PTI
London Published:Mar 23, 2016, 9:53

By: PTI | London | Published:March 23, 2016 9:53 am

The 66-year-old “I Am Cait” star, who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender reassignment last year, said she spent all her time “scared to death” her secret would be exposed, reported Female First.

Reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner, who was previously known as Bruce, used to check into hotels to cross dress before her transition.

The 66-year-old “I Am Cait” star, who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender reassignment last year, said she spent all her time “scared to death” her secret would be exposed, reported Female First.

“My whole life, I was scared to death that I was going to get caught, I would go out to a hotel and I would cross dress.

“I would walk around the hotel and I kept thinking, ‘Why am I doing this? Is it because of the excitement of it? Is it because of the possibility of getting caught?’ I was afraid of being outed in the media, it was scary,” she said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/caitlyn-jenner-used-hotels-to-cross-dress-before-transition5070Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/caitlyn-jenner-480.jpg?w=450Caitlyn Jenner used hotels to cross dress before transition Singer Rod Stewart has said his youngest son Aiden puts on his mother Penny Lancaster’s clothes and prances around the room in them. (Source: Reuters)

Singer Rod Stewart has said his youngest son Aiden puts on his mother Penny Lancaster’s clothes and prances around the room in them.

The 71-year-old rocker, who has eight children by five different women, has admitted five-year-old Aiden is going through a phase where he enjoys putting on his mother Penny Lancaster’s clothes, reported Female First.

“The little one, I don’t know yet [what he’ll do when he’s older]. He likes dressing up as a lady. So we don’t know which way he’s thinking. He’s always dressing up like Mary Poppins. Hopefully he’ll grow out of it,” Stewart said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/rod-stewarts-son-dresses-up-as-lady5073Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/rodstewart480.jpg?w=450Rod Stewart’s son dresses up as ladyBy: IANS | Mumbai | Updated: March 23, 2016 9:43 am Veteran actor Prem Chopra says physical difficulties or lack of work often make people retire and no artiste from the film industry retires voluntarily.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra says physical difficulties or lack of work often make people retire and no artiste from the film industry retires voluntarily.

At the launch of the first look of his film “Udanchoo”, Chopra was asked about still working at the age of 80.

“It’s a good thing, till the time I keep receiving work, and till the time I have the courage, I’ll keep working. There is no artist in the film industry, or any technician, who would wish to retire voluntarily,” Chopra said.

“There are only two reasons — one is they become physically unable, so then they are not capable to work, like numerous of our huge artistes like Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor or Shammi Kapoor who had become unfit physically, and stopped working.

“And the other reason is if you stop receiving work on the basis of your age, it happens sometimes. You can say I’m one of the lucky ones that I’m still going on, and still get the chance to come in some films.”

Chopra has been one of the most popular villains in Indian cinema and worked in numerous films right from the 1960s. Though work has reduced, he has been seen in recent films like “I Love NY” and “Agent Vinod”.

The first look of “Udanchoo” with Chopra seen as a ‘baba’ (godman), was unveiled along with the tagline of the film — “Jo Jiska Tha Usko Zaroor Milega”, which Chopra said was what they were earlier planning as the film’s title.

“There is a big suspense in it. It is a comedy thriller, but it has a significant message in it as well, like how the propaganda is going on. The plot has been woven in an interesting manner. The director and the writer together created this screenplay and script, and everyone will enjoy the film. The film has been made serious, but the base is comedy,” he said.

About his role, he said: “It’s a baba or a guruji, there are numerous ‘bhakts’ and we take care of the ‘bhakts’ and they take care of us.”

Directed by Vipin Sharma, the film stars Rajneesh Duggal, Sayesha Sehgal, Ashutosh Rana, and Bruna Abdullah among others.

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By: PTI
London Published:Mar 23, 2016, 9:37

By: PTI | London | Published:March 23, 2016 9:37 am

Ben Affleck has picked up “valuable” filmmaking experience working alongside director Zack Snyder on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”.

Ben Affleck has picked up “valuable” filmmaking experience working alongside director Zack Snyder on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”.

The “Argo” star, who takes on the role of Batman in the new movie, said he paid close attention whenever he was on set with Snyder, reported Contactmusic.

Affleck, 43, denied rumours suggesting he had turned down the opportunity to direct “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” prequel “Man of Steel”, which Snyder also took charge of in 2013, but said he would be interested in future superhero projects after watching the master at work.

“I learned a lot from Zack on this movie,” Affleck explained.

“One of the really valuable things about it for me, aside from the personal experience of playing the part, was watching a guy who really understands how to make films on this level, with cutting edge technology, combining in-camera stuff with  visual effects, and stunts and all the tools at a director’s disposal, and seeing how Zack meticulously constructed them using hand drawn storyboards, frame by frame and evolving into the movie that you saw, is a fairly consistent vision.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/ben-affleck-keen-to-direct-future-superhero-movies5077Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/benaffleck-batman480.jpg?w=450Ben Affleck keen to direct future superhero movies “Some mornings you wake up, and you’re like, ‘Where am I? I don’t know what’s going on. And I know it’s not a good idea for me to drive right now because I did not sleep’,” she laughed.

New mother Tyra Banks has taken a back seat from driving as she struggles with a lack of sleep.

The supermodel-turned-TV mogul, 42, became a first-time mother in January , when she and her photographer boyfriend Erik Asla welcomed a son via surrogate.

“Some mornings you wake up, and you’re like, ‘Where am I? I don’t know what’s going on. And I know it’s not a good idea for me to drive right now because I did not sleep’,” she laughed.

“So I balance that and his dad helps, and we go back and forth so that’s good.”

Asla has also been doing his fair share of night changes for their tot.

“Erik does about 40 per cent diaper duty at night. So we’re almost 50-50.”

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By: PTI
London Published:Mar 23, 2016, 9:10

By: PTI | London | Published:March 23, 2016 9:10 am

The 39-year-old plays political fixer Olivia Pope in the hit series, and admits her alter ego is starting to merge with her real personality, at least when it comes to fashion.

Actress Kerry Washington’s “Scandal” wardrobe started to mimic her own when the writers introduced more colour to her clothes.

The 39-year-old plays political fixer Olivia Pope in the hit series, and admits her alter ego is starting to merge with her real personality, at least when it comes to fashion.

Olivia has become something of a style icon with fans since the TV series first aired in 2012 thanks to power dressing in monochrome business attire, but this is something which is changing in the new sixth season of the show.

“(My character’s) not hiding anymore, and very specifically, the writers wrote in the script that Olivia Pope is wearing colour. We didn’t know what to do – this was such a huge change in how we approached her aesthetic, and I also felt like everything on the rack was me.

“It was more Kerry than it was Olivia, because we both have very high fashion profiles but I’ve been able to keep them very separate. So now there’s a little bit more crossover.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/colour-was-a-huge-change-for-scandal-character-kerry-washington5081Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kerrywashington-scandal480.jpg?w=450Colour was a huge change for ‘Scandal’ character: Kerry Washington Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be directing the “The Battle of Versailles” movie for HBO. (Source: Reuters)

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be directing the “The Battle of Versailles” movie for HBO.

The 43-year-old “Selma” helmer will co-write the project with Michael Starrbury, adapting the book “The Battle of
Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History” by Robin Givhan, said The Hollywood Reporter.

The film will revolve around the 1973 Palace of Versailles fashion show that pitted five top American designers against the best French designers.

At the legendary event, each designer submitted eight designs. The American show featured 11 African-American models from the era and their work broke the racial barriers leading to the birth of American fashion.

Karen Glass and Angela Mancuso are executive producing the movie.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/ava-duvernay-to-helm-the-battle-of-versailles-film5083Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/avaduvernay480.jpg?w=450Ava DuVernay to helm ‘The Battle Of Versailles’ filmBy: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 23, 2016 8:52 am The Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone starrer, whose music was widely appreciated by listeners last year, has also earned nods for best music arranger & programmer, best engineer, best background score, best playback singer (female) for Shreya Ghoshal (for two songs), best playback singer (male) for Arijit Singh and best film song.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic love saga “Bajirao Mastani” is leading the Global Indian Music Academy Awards nominations by bagging nine nods in categories including best film album and best music director for the filmmaker.

The Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone starrer, whose music was widely appreciated by listeners last year, has also earned nods for best music arranger & programmer, best engineer, best background score, best playback singer (female) for Shreya Ghoshal (for two songs), best playback singer (male) for Arijit Singh and best film song.

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman’s “Tamasha” is second on the nominations list with seven nods, including best
background score, best playback singer (female) for Alka Yagnik, best playback singer (male) for Mohit Chauhan, best music director, best lyricist for Irshad Kamil, best film song and best film album.

“I am really happy to be nominated for this year’s Global Indian Music Academy Awards across 4 categories for ‘Tamasha’. It is always a great feeling when your work is appreciated by the fraternity. GiMA is a great platform that recognises the efforts of the artists and their contributions every year,” Rahman said in a statement here.

“Roy”, which has earned the best music honour at various award functions this season, lags behind the top two with six nominations– best playback singer (male) for Arijit, best music director for Ankit Tiwari, Amaal Mallik & Meet Bros Anjjan, best lyricist for Kumar, best film song among others.

Also bagging nominations in the film category are albums of movies “Piku”, “Dil Dhadakne Do”, “Dilwale”, “ABCD 2” and “Badlapur”.

Also included in GiMa awards are 10 non-film categories in which musicians across different genres are honoured for their exemplary work.

The voting process is open only to members from the Indian music industry and is monitored by KPMG, the official process validators for the awards.

Nominees are selected by the GiMA Jury Panel, comprising experts across various genres of the music industry.

The Academy, comprising over 350 members of the music and film industry, votes for the final winners in a secret ballot.

The Advisory Board plays an important part in streamlining the Awards process and all major decisions are taken with the consensus of the Board.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/bajirao-mastani-leads-nominations-at-music-awards5085Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/bajiraomastani480.jpeg?w=450Bajirao Mastani leads nominations at music awards It was actor Sonu Sood, who has worked with Farah in ‘Happy New Year’, who persuaded him (Chan) to do a song by explaining how much Indians love music in their films, it stated. (Source: Instagram/Agencies)

Farah Khan will choreograph steps in a song in Jackie Chan’s film “Kung Fu Yoga”.

The special Bollywood song in Jackie Chan’s Indo-Chinese production also stars Sonu Sood and Amyra Dastur.

The special number will be shot on a lavish set in Rajasthan and later in Beijing, a statement said.

It was actor Sonu Sood, who has worked with Farah in ‘Happy New Year’, who persuaded him (Chan) to do a song by explaining how much Indians love music in their films, it stated.

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‘Kung Fu Yoga’ is a part of the three-film agreement signed between India and China during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India last year.

The action-adventure film is set for release this October.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/farah-khan-to-choreograph-song-in-jackie-chans-kung-fu-yoga5087Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/farahkhan-jackiechan480.jpg?w=450Farah Khan to choreograph song in Jackie Chan’s Kung Fu Yoga Written by Suanshu Khurana | Updated: March 23, 2016 5:43 am Jagjit Singh in concert

Hum jise gunguna nahi sakte, Waqt ne aisa geet kyun gaaya…

When ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh crooned this popular Javed Akhtar ghazal on his harmonium to a full house, his soothing baritone would evoke love and pathos of days gone by.

But when the same ghazal was presented at a ‘live’ concert last week in Siri Fort, Delhi, it was by far one of the worst renditions of the ghazal we had ever heard. A screen in the centre of the stage played the concert clip in which Singh sang the ghazal, while live musicians gave the accompaniment on either side. The voice that one heard in the auditorium was extracted minus the orchestration but included applause and static in it. If violinist Deepak Pandit extended the prelude not knowing when to stop, Abhinav Upadhyay on the tabla missed a beat and the flautist played a shorter interlude than needed.

We understand it is blasphemous to say that Singh’s live concerts weren’t spot on in terms of hitting every note correctly. Often, he got by just by virtue of powerful lyrics, and the soul and thehraav he could add to a ditty. But when just the voice was extracted and presented so synthetically with disparate chunks, it was exhausting, uncomfortable and disrespectful.

There are basic questions that this concert raises. Not just that the accompanying musicians want to piggyback on the musician’s name, which still has the capacity to draw people in droves, but is also about the future of live music. A concert such as this hardly in good taste. It is morbid to say the least, and raises an ethical question: Should we resurrect the dead just because we can? Chitra Singh, the singer’s wife, recently moved Delhi High Court wanting a stay on the concert as she felt it was “exploiting and misusing Jagjit’s work, his name.”

This concert even if it was done to “promote Jagjit Singh’s voice” as the concert organiser Randhir Ranjan Roy said, was one of the worst ways to honour his legacy. In the ’90s Singh would sing a Nida Fazli ghazal often. Do aur do ka jod hamesha char kahan hota hai, Soch samajh walo ko itni nadaani de maula…

His voice speaks for itself. Meanwhile, you can play Jhuki jhuki si nazar on your iPod and honour the memory of a fine ghazal singer.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/a-sour-note5089Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/jagjit-singh-2.jpg?w=450A Sour Note Filmmaker K.V. Anand, known for films such as “Ko” and “Anegan”, has roped in actors Vijay Sethupathi and former actor-filmmaker T.R Rajendher for his upcoming yet-untitled Tamil project.

Filmmaker K.V. Anand, known for films such as “Ko” and “Anegan”, has roped in actors Vijay Sethupathi and former actor-filmmaker T.R Rajendher for his upcoming yet-untitled Tamil project.

In an official statement, the makers AGS Entertainment announced that they are pleased to team up with Anand, Vijay and Rajendher.

This is the third time in a row that Anand and AGS Entertainment have united for a project.

The rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/vijay-sethupathi-kv-anand-team-up-for-new-film5091Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/vijay-anand-480.jpg?w=450Vijay Sethupathi, K.V. Anand team up for new film John Abraham will be addressing the safety issues for women in India on “Saavdhan India”.

Actor John Abraham will be hosting a special episode of TV show “Saavdhan India”, addressing the safety issues for women in India.

“Savdhaan India” airs on Life OK and showcases crime stories inspired by real life events.

John, who will also be promoting his forthcoming film “Rocky Handsome”, directed by Nishikant Kamat, will narrate a story of innocent girls who are accosted and brutally raped.

The episode is close to the plot line of John’s forthcoming film, which revolves around a murderous rampage followed by the kidnapping of a seven-year-old girl.

The episode featuring John as the host will air on Thursday.

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By: IANS
New Delhi Published:Mar 22, 2016, 20:45

By: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 22, 2016 8:45 pm

“I have not even heard of ‘Holiday 2’ happening or not happening. I think everything right now that is going around is speculations. You should just wait for an announcement from me,” Sonakshi Sinha said.

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was rumoured to be a part of the sequel of Akshay Kumar starrer “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”, says these is mere speculation and that people should wait for an official announcement.

The 28-year-old actress said she doesn’t even know if “Holiday 2” will happen or not.

“I have not even heard of ‘Holiday 2’ happening or not happening. I think everything right now that is going around is speculations. You should just wait for an announcement from me,” Sonakshi told IANS here.

“Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, was appreciated for its thrilling narrative when it released in 2014.

On the work front, Sonakshi has two films in her kitty — “Akira” and “Force 2”.

“Akira” will be the “Dabangg” star’s second film with Murgadoss after “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”. She will be seen performing martial arts in “Akira”, which also features her father and actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha.

“Force 2”, on the other hand, stars actors John Abraham and Tahir Raj Bhasin, and is directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 20:39

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 8:39 pm

“I think if I had not done Mastram, I would have regretted lifelong. It’s such an unusual film and the story was very interesting,” Tara Alisha Berry said.

Actress Tara Alisha Berry, who made her Bollywood debut with the Akhilesh Jaiswal directorial “Mastram”, says she is “proud” that she did the film and she would have regretted had she said no to that film.

“I think if I had not done Mastram, I would have regretted lifelong. It’s such an unusual film and the story was very interesting. It was a learning experience for me and I am proud that I did that film,” Tara said.

Alisha said that she doesn’t yet understand how box office works.

“As far as box office performance is concerned I don’t understand about it at all. I am still learning about it. I don’t know how it works,” Tara said.

“Most of the people have given positive response to the film even now I don’t know why it didn’t do well at box office,” she added.

The actress is currently busy promoting her film “Love Games”, where she plays the role of Alisha, who is in an abusive relationship.

Talking about her character in the film, she said: “It was a very difficult character because it was just not relatable as she was in an abusive relationship in the film. I have never faced anything like this in real life so to make it look authentic on screen was difficult”.

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, “Love Games” also features Gaurav Arora and Patralekha.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/proud-that-i-did-mastram-tara-alisha-berry5096Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/tara-alisha-berry-480.jpg?w=450Proud that I did ‘Mastram’: Tara Alisha Berry

By: PTI
Mumbai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 20:35

By: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 8:35 pm

Bollywood singers including Sukhwinder Singh, Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala and others have come together to sing a ‘unity’ track called “Deewaren”.

Bollywood singers including Sukhwinder Singh, Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala and others have come together to sing a ‘unity’ track called “Deewaren”.

The music video is inspired by the spirit of Holi and stresses on the need of bringing down the imaginary walls that divide people.

Other singers who have lent their voice to the song include Javed Ali, Suraj Jagan, Ash King and Jonita Gandhi.

Directed by Saurabh Vishwakarma, the song has been written and composed by Vinay Jaiswal.

The music video features several children as different colours, trapped in some adversities, with the singers making an appeal to free them so as to rise above caste and creed.

“The power of music is ubiquitous. There is something about music that can heal you, shape you, and change the way you are feeling. We fused music and a strong story to drive home the message that we need to stand together and unite in the face of adversity,” Jaiswal said in a statement.

The song is a collaboration between Paytm and The Moody Nation.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/sukhwinder-singh-shaan-sing-unity-song-to-mark-holi5098Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sukhwinder-shaan-480.jpg?w=450Sukhwinder Singh, Shaan sing ‘unity’ song to mark Holi Nasreen auditioned for the new season of MTV Roadies X4, in Lucknow and the gang leaders were impressed with her confidence despite the facial burns after the acid attack.

Roadies gang leaders were in for a surprise when a young, feisty acid attack survivor turned up for the auditions.

Nasreen auditioned for the new season of MTV Roadies X4, in Lucknow and the gang leaders, including Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra and Prince Narula, were impressed with her confidence despite the facial burns after the acid attack.

“I have never felt so welcoming like the way I felt during my auditions for Roadies. It’s my appeal to everybody out there to not let your weaknesses take over your life. I hope I inspire others to shed their inhibitions and become their own hero. In fact I already feel like a Roadie,” Nasreen said in a statement issued here.

Nasreen, however, could not be absorbed into any of the gangs due to her medical reasons.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/acid-attack-survivor-displays-courage-at-roadies-audition5100Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/nasreen-roadies-audition-480.jpg?w=450Acid attack survivor displays courage at ‘Roadies’ audition

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 9:19 pm

In her recently shared video on Instagram, Nargis Fakhri can be seen walking around in the city in a pink bathrobe and slippers on with so much confident and ease.

Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri grabbed certain eyeballs when she was seen walking carefree in a bathrobe and slippers in bright daylight on the streets of Mumbai.

In her recently shared video on Instagram, Nargis can be seen walking around in the city in a pink bathrobe and slippers on with so much confident and ease. You can see the reaction of the people in the video who are stunned with Nargis’ bold move.

But before you draw any conclusion from Nargis’ daring act, let us tell you that the Housefull actress was shooting for her part while filming her upcoming Marathi film Banjo.

The actress took to Instagram to share the video with her fans and wrote: “Nothing feels better than walking around in a bathrobe and slippers in the city. #mumbai #relaxed #setlife #Banjo.”

Nargis will be seen the role of a DJ from New York city who is in Mumbai. Last week, she also revealed her first look from the film wearing a white crop top and jeans with cool headphones around her neck.

Nargis will be seen opposite Riteish Deshmukh in the film. She is also learning Maharashtrian culture, music while preparing for her role. She is also simultaneously shooting for Sajid Khan’s comedy franchise Housefull 3 with Riteish which also stars Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan and Lisa Haydon.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/nargis-fakhri-walks-in-a-bathrobe-on-mumbai-streets-shares-a-video-on-instagram5102Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/nargis-fakhri-480.jpg?w=450Nargis Fakhri walks in a bathrobe on Mumbai streets, shares a video on InstagramBy: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 5:43 pm Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is set to launch an awareness campaign that takes forward her fight against depression, a condition that she has admitted to have been suffering from.

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is set to launch an awareness campaign that takes forward her fight against depression, a condition that she has admitted to have been suffering from.

Padukone, 30, who had come out openly last year about her struggle with depression and talked about a lack of awareness and social stigma attached to it is set to launch on March 23 an year-long awareness campaign ‘You Are Not Alone’ to take forward her fight.

“Last year, I spoke about my own fight with depression as I felt I could not just sit by and watch as people who were going through what I had gone through and we decided to launch ‘You Are Not Alone’ with an idea to raise awareness and to enable students and teachers to identify signs of anxiety and depression,” Padukone said.

Starting with own school Sophia’s High School in Bengaluru, the awareness campaign is set to cover over 200 schools and to raise awareness, sensitise students and teachers and enable them to identify signs of anxiety and depression.

“We believe that schools can be the first line of defence for emotional and mental health disorders in our youth. We could also help connect the schools to counseling organisations and independent counselors if they need such help,” she said.

The programme has been scheduled to begin in a few schools in March with the bulk of the programmes lined up for June when the new academic session starts.

“Our aim is to bring the issue of mental health from the shadows and include this discussion in drawing room conversations from being spoken of in hushed tones,” said the actor who took medication and counseling to fight her depression.

According to official data, one out of every 5 Indians suffers from mental disorder leading to chronic depression, suicidal tendencies and work related stress with suicide rates at the highest between the age group of 15 years to 29 years.

Hopeful of expanding her initiative to the most vulnerable group of 15 years to 29 years, Padukone said, “Yes, the above-15 demographic is an important segment and we hope to touch this age group as we go along. As the foundation grows in scale, hopefully, we will be able to do a lot more but it is important to stay focused.”

Expressing her commitment towards fighting the mental disorder taboo, Padukone said that she would work towards creating a comprehensive national database of mental healthcare professionals.

“We are committed for on-ground activities such as training GPs, creating a national database of mental healthcare professionals for easy access, furthering the cause through fundraising, partnering with other organisations and NGOs and establishing strong links with reputed institutes such as NIMHANS and TISS,” she said.

Under the umbrella of ‘You Are Not Alone’ campaign, Padukone also plans to extend the awareness campaign to colleges and corporates in the years to come.

Besides launching the school-based awareness programme, Padukone has also partnered with Guinness World Record holding mountaineer David Liano who will climb the Mt Everest carrying Padukone’s ‘Live Love Laugh Foundation’ flag to support people fighting depression and spread the message of mental health.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/deepika-padukone-to-take-forward-her-fight-against-depression-will-launch-mental-health-awareness-campaign5104Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/deepikapadukone4802.jpg?w=450Deepika Padukone to take forward her fight against depression, will launch mental health awareness campaign Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is overwhelmed with the response that Baaghi’s trailer has been receiving. He is bringing Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff together for the first time on screen in the forthcoming film.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is overwhelmed with the response that Baaghi’s trailer has been receiving. After entertaining the viewers with films like Tamasha, Phantom, Heropanti, Kick and many more, he is now bringing Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff together for the first time on screen in the forthcoming film.

The trailer of the film released few days back has been receiving tremendous response from all over. We saw Tiger taking action to the next level in the trailer, while Shraddha is no less when it comes to giving a tough fight to the villains.

Meanwhile, Sajid has been receiving accolades for the same. He has been showered by congratulatory messages from his colleagues in the industry.

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Sajid said, “The entire team has worked hard on this project to take it to the next level. When you hear such encouraging feedback from people, it is overwhelming. We are very happy with the way the trailer has been received.”

Directed by Sabbir Khan, Baaghi will release on April 29.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/response-to-baaghis-trailer-overwhelms-sajid-nadiadwala5106Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sajidnadiadwala-baaghi480.jpg?w=450Response to Baaghi’s trailer overwhelms Sajid Nadiadwala Gul Panag’s husband G.S. Attari, who is a pilot and his crew have been shifted to a safe area.

Bomb blasts that ripped through the the departure hall of Brussels airport had left many stranded at the airport which has now been shutdown. Among the many trapped, one of them happened to be actress Gul Panag’s pilot husband Captain G.S Attari who was flying a Jet Airways bound plane that landed at the airport just minutes before the bombs went off. Fortunately Captain G.S. Attari and his crew and other passengers of the air plane have been shifted to a safe area.

Confirming the same to IndianExpress.com, Gul Panag said, “Flushing Operation is still on. They are still finding bombs. His (Captain G.S.Attari) crew and passengers are safe. They all were in the aircraft for over two hours. Now they have been taken to a secure holding area. He is giving me an update every hour.” (Read: Brussels suicide attack: Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s wife and son evacuated to safe zone

Gul Panag, who has been receiving regular updates from her husband, said that she has been tweeting the same to keep the family members of the stranded passengers updated and informed.

“All updates I got from him I have shared on Twitter so that family of crew and passengers also know.”

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Gul had tweeted:

3. Request you to please not call me constantly, I need to keep my phone line free incase HE calls. Thanks
http://t.co/RQk4Ha7oBi

— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) March 22, 2016

Passengers and crew of #Delhi @jetairways flight have deplaned. Are now in a secure holding area. #Brussels #9W230

— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) March 22, 2016

HE is part of the crew . Will pass on updates as I receive them. Crew and passengers safe . @jetairways #Brussels

— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) March 22, 2016

#Brussels bound @jetairways flight from #Delhi has landed. Passengers & crew still in aircraft. Airport closed as of now.

— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) March 22, 2016

]]>https://newsvilla.in/brussels-suicide-blasts-gul-panags-pilot-husband-captain-gs-attari-crew-and-passengers-safe5108Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/gulpabnag-brussels480.jpg?w=450Brussels suicide blasts: Gul Panag’s pilot husband Captain G.S. Attari, crew and passengers safeBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 22, 2016 5:24 pm Kesha has filed an appeal in a Manhattan court, weeks after being denied by a judge her request for a preliminary injunction, which would have released her from her contract with Luke.

Singer Kesha has filed an appeal in a Manhattan court, weeks after being denied by a judge her request for a preliminary injunction, which would have released her from her contract with Luke.

Kesha, 29, continues to seek freedom from Dr. Luke. The singer recently filed an appeal against a New York judge’s decision which forced her to keep working with Sony and the producer whom she accuses of raping her.

In the appeal, Kesha’s lawyer Mark Geragos compared the situation to “slavery.”

“The Court erred in basing its decision on its finding that Kesha could record without interference from [Dr. Luke],” he stated.

“Although it recognised that ‘slavery was done away with a long time ago’ and that ‘[y]ou can’t force someone to work… in a situation in which they don’t want to work,’ the Court’s ruling requiring Kesha to work for [Dr. Luke]’s companies, purportedly without his involvement, does just that.

As the Court itself recognized, ‘[I]t’s slavery. You can’t do that.’ ”

Kesha sued Luke in 2014, claiming he drugged and sexually abused her when they were working together.

The allegations have all been denied by Luke and his team, who pointed out that Kesha herself once said under oath that he “never made sexual advances” toward her.

After Kesha filed her appeal, Luke’s lawyer Christine Lepera issued a statement in which she said, “The Court repeatedly stated Kesha was already free to record without Dr Luke, and that she had not presented any facts supporting her claims. That’s because all the evidence – including Kesha’s own sworn testimony – show her allegations are false.”

“Her attorneys can continue manufacturing even more false and outrageous claims, but the fact remains that her time would be better spent in a studio than wasting time having her lawyer and mother spin lies in the media,” she added.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kesha-files-appeal-in-dr-luke-case-likens-contract-to-slavery5110Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kesha-dr-luke-case-480.jpg?w=450Kesha files appeal in Dr Luke case, likens contract to slaveryBy: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 5:03 pm John Abraham, who was under rigorous training for the Nishikanth Kamat-directed film, said the action in it is lyrical.

With his films, he takes up stunts to a notch higher but actor John Abraham says in his upcoming movie “Rocky Handshome” action is at par with Hollywood.

The 43-year-old actor, who was under rigorous training for the Nishikanth Kamat-directed film, said the action in it is lyrical.

“The film has the world-class action. It’s not like any other action film. The stunts in it are lyrical as you need to maintain a certain posture when you are fighting with knives. The chances of hurting yourself increase if you don’t maintain a certain posture. I trained 14 hours a day for one month,” John told reporters.

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The “Madras cafe” star plays revenge seeker Kabir Ahlawat, who shares a warm bond with an eight-year-old girl.

Asked about his experiences of sharing screen space with Baby Diya Chalwad, John said, “The child was very special. She was always on time on sets. She was just seven-year-old but she was mature. She is a gymnast and after the shoot she used to show me gymnastics.”

The film is releasing on Holi weekend and will also have a clash with Hollywood’s much-touted movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”.

But John is unfazed by the box office battle.

Also read: Here’s how John Abraham reacted to the joke Riteish Deshmukh cracked at him publicly

“You have to decide, what you want to see? You want top see a superhero or a real hero? Besides action, ‘Rocky Handsome’ has emotion and soul too. Being a producer, I will not market a bad film.”

The film also has a special appearance by John’s “Welcome Back” co-star Shruti Haasan.

“Rocky Handsome” also marks the acting debut of its director, who plays the main antagonist.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/action-in-rocky-handsome-is-world-class-john-abraham5112Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/john-abraham-4803.jpg?w=450Action in ‘Rocky Handsome’ is world-class: John Abraham

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 23, 2016 10:07 am

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone will not be celebrating Holi with her family and friends this time as she will be away in Canada shooting for her Hollywod debut film ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone will not be celebrating Holi with her family and friends this time as she will be away in Canada shooting for her Hollywood debut film ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’.

Even though Deepika is not in town, there are hoardings of the actress smeared in colours plastered all across the city. The large hoardings are a part of a haircare product that Deepika endorses.

The omnipresence of Deepika across the city sure does make up for her physical absence during the festive season.

“It’s time for Holi, one of my favourite festivals. I love it because it is all about having unadulterated fun with friends, family and even strangers. I remember celebrating the festival when I was a kid. I used to play Holi with friends from my building every year. I loved playing with colour and gobbling up the delicacies our mothers made. And of course, no Holi celebration was complete without music. It was all about getting together, laughing and enjoying with the people you love,” said Deepika.

Who better than the Balam Pichkari girl to tell us how to enjoy Holi to the fullest!

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/xxx-actress-deepika-padukone-to-be-away-on-holi-this-is-how-she-is-making-up-for-her-absence5114Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/deepika-padukone-vin-diesel-480.jpg?w=450xXx actress Deepika Padukone to be away on Holi, this is how she is making up for her absenceBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:March 22, 2016 4:47 pm Hrithik Roshan as Wolverine, Ranveer Singh as Batman, John Abraham as Thor – let’s take a look at the celebrities who would appear great in Marvel superheroes outfits.

You have all enjoyed watching your favourite Marvel comics superheroes like Superman, Batman, Ironman, Wolverine and others on screen in Hollywood movies. You have enjoyed them doing great maneuvers, flying above the grounds, battling with evil forces and saving the lives of many that takes your breath away. But what if Bollywood superstars appear as Marvel superheroes onscreen? Wouldn’t that be fun. There is no denying that the Hollywood star cast has done a great job but ours will also be incredible. Let’s take a look at the celebrities who would appear great in those superheroes outfits.

Hrithik Roshan – The Wolverine

Hrithik Roshan as Wolverine

Bollywood’s Greek God Hrithik Roshan, who is already famous in the form of Krrish, an Indian superhero, has identical looks to that of the Marvel’s angry and merciless superhero Wolverine. His high-flying acts, action, stunts and a perfect physique makes him a great persona to play the role of Wolverine.

Ranveer Singh – The Batman

Ranveer Singh as Batman

You all have seen Ranveer Singh pulling off the most toughest roles in his movies with so much ease and conviction. And Ranveer can surely carry the classy role of the dark superhero Batman who rules over the city terrorising his enemies and keeping the city safe from crime.

John Abraham – Thor

John Abraham as Thor

Thor, a hammer-wielding god with his power of thunder, is unarguably one of the strongest, greatest and mightiest defender character in which John Abraham would do complete justice.

Karan Singh Grover – The Superman

Karan Singh Grover as Superman

With his perfect lean chiseled body, Karan Singh Grover can definitely turn out to be the superman of Bollywood and would surely come out as the high-flying superhero with his attractive looks and charm.

Aditya Roy Kapur – Captain America

Aditya Roy Kapur as Captain America

Aditya Roy Kapur, who flaunted his eight-pack abs on screen in his latest outing Fitoor, came out as surprise to everyone with lean and chiseled body. Without beefing up a bit, Aditya showcased a well toned physique throughbody sculpting, would perfectly suit the character of the Marvel superhero Captain America, who develops superpower after being injected with a special serum.

Farhan Akhtar – The Ironman

Farhan Akhtar as Iron Man

The most intellectual, witty, rich and a technology freak character of Ironman can just fit right to none other Rock On actor Farhan Akhtar.

Ali Fazal – Deadpool

Ali Fazal as Deadpool

A character who engages in witty banter with the many voices inside his head. Mentally unstable, sure, but definitely fun. Just like Ali.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/hrithik-ranveer-john-karan-bollywood-actors-who-can-play-marvel-superheroes-on-screen5116Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/hrithik-ranveer-john-ranveer-480.jpg?w=450Hrithik, Ranveer, John, Karan – Bollywood actors who can play Marvel superheroes on screen

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 8:08 pm

Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s family including his wife Sumati Bhattacharya and son were in Brussels at the time of the attack. The singer posted on Twitter about his family.

Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s family including his wife Sumati Bhattacharya and son were in Brussels at the time of the suicide attack. The singer posted on Twitter about his family.

Abhijeet shared that his wife and son have been evacuated and are in a safe zone now. He wrote, “#Brussels jst spoke to my wife n son at #BrusselsAirport..They r bn evacuated to a safe zone God is great.. Thx @jetairways.”

When Jet Airways wrote that they are making constant efforts in ensuring that their guests and staff are safe, Abhijeet thanked them and wrote that he is in constant touch with them.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya tweeted:

#Brussels jst spoke to my wife n son at #BrusselsAirport..They r bn evacuated to a safe zone God is great.. Thx @jetairways

— abhijeet (@abhijeetsinger) March 22, 2016

Yes I m constantly in touch.. Thanks for all your great efforts http://t.co/kaICYWIxYp

— abhijeet (@abhijeetsinger) March 22, 2016

A suicide attack at the Brussels airport tore through the departure hall on Tuesday morning killing at least 21 people and injuring several others, Belgian news agency Belga said. A third explosion was reported at Maelbeek metro station in central Brussels, close to EU institutions. More bombs have been found at the airport.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has confirmed that there were no Indians among the casualties.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/brussels-suicide-attack-singer-abhijeet-bhattacharyas-wife-and-son-evacuated-to-safe-zone5118Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/abhijeetsumati480.jpg?w=450Brussels suicide attack: Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s wife and son evacuated to safe zone Actor Shahid Kapoor, who reunites with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj in upcoming film “Rangoon”, says its shooting has been a “demanding and exhausting” experience for him. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who reunites with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj in upcoming film “Rangoon”, says its shooting has been a “demanding and exhausting” experience for him.

Shahid, who stars alongside Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut in the highly anticipated film, tweeted on Tuesday: “Finally back after the most demanding and exhausting schedule of my life. ‘Rangoon’.”

He even shared a photograph of himself from the set in which he can be seen sporting a long beard with dust all over his body.

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“Rangoon” is a period romance drama and will feature Shahid as a soldier, and will release on September 30.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/rangoon-demanding-and-exhausting-shahid-kapoor5120Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/shahidkapoor-rangoon480.jpg?w=450Rangoon demanding and exhausting: Shahid Kapoor

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 23, 2016 3:17 pm

Malayalam actress Jyothi Krishna’s morphed pictures that were used on pornographic site have been doing the rounds for a while and the actress was alerted about these images by a close friend. She did not shy away from taking it to Facebook to slam those behind the mischief.

Malayalam actress Jyothi Krishna’s morphed pictures that were used on pornographic site have been doing the rounds for a while and the actress was alerted about these images by a close friend.

The actress did not shy away from taking it to Facebook to slam the makers of her pornographic morphed image.

It so happened that one of her friends came across a morphed picture of her, when she was alerted about it, and instead of losing her cool she simply wrote a message on Facebook.

This is what she wrote in her Facebook post.

Her message is in Malayalam, here’s the translation: “Some son/daughter born in a shady family cropped my photograph and pasted my head on a photograph of the body parts of his/her mother or sister. This morphed photograph has been shared among many people through whatsapp. Many persons who know me have sent me supportive messages. I don’t intend to give any further response to the man/woman who did this… because what (s)he intended has not materialised.. My thanks to all my friend who supported me and stood with me… a big thank you.”

She has been receiving support from her fans and well-wishers and according to her, those who brought her morphed picture into limelight could not succeed in materialising their plans.

Jyothi is one of the most common names in the Malayalam film industry. She made her debut in the film ‘Bombay’ in March 2011. She was last seen in Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Life of Josutty’.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/jyothi-krishna-slams-those-who-put-up-her-morphed-porn-pics5122Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/jyotikrishma480.jpg?w=450Jyothi Krishna slams those who put up her morphed porn picsBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:March 22, 2016 3:43 pm The new and reworked version of the hit track has been re-recorded by Gulzar and director Vishal Bhardwaj, who had initially composed it for the animated version of Jungle Book aired on TV 23 years ago.

Jon Favreau’s  American live-action epic adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is going to release in April and there is some good news for Indian fans.

For the Hindi dub of ‘The Jungle Book’ ,  the reworked version of ‘Jungle jungle baat chali hai, pata chala hai, chaddi pehen ke phool khila hai, phool khila hai’ written by Gulzar will be included. This will take back viewers to the animated series, “Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli” that aired on Doordarshan in the ’90s.

The new and reworked version of the hit track Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai has been re-recorded by Gulzar and director Vishal Bhardwaj, who had initially composed it for the animated version of Jungle Book aired on TV 23 year ago.

UTV released the song on their Twitter handle and in the video we can see young kids recording the song in a studio while Vishal and Gulzar sit on the recording table.

जंगल जंगल बात चली है, पता चला है: our favourite childhood song is BACK! http://t.co/hWCeywb7x6#TheJungleBook #Gulzar #VishalBhardwaj

— UTV Motion Pictures (@utvfilms) March 22, 2016

Watch Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai Pata Chala Hai, Chaddi Pehen Kar Phool Khila Hai Phool Khila Hai song:

Irrfan Khan Nana Patekar, Om Puri and Shefali Shah have lend their voice for the Hindi version of Disney’s upcoming American live-action epic release “The Jungle Book”.

The original film is a re-imagining of Walt Disney’s 1967 animated movie of the same name and stars Indian-American actor Neel Sethi as Mowgli. It features the voice talents of Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Walken.

“The Jungle Book” has been directed by “Iron Man” helmer Jon Favreau, and inspired by Rudy Kipling’s adventure stories based in India and Disney’s animated version.

The Indian audience will get to watch the movie on April 8, a week before US release. (With PTI inputs)

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/reworked-version-of-gulzars-jungle-jungle-baat-chali-hai-for-the-jungle-book-film5124Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/jungle-book-poster-480.jpg?w=450Reworked version of Gulzar’s Jungle, Jungle Baat Chali Hai for ‘The Jungle Book’ film A metropolitan magistrate’s court here today acquitted Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in a cheque bouncing case filed by a script writer.

A metropolitan magistrate’s court here today acquitted Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in a cheque bouncing case filed by a script writer.

“Zinta was acquitted in the case filed by script writer Abbas Tyrewala,” said her lawyer Hitesh Jain.

Tyrewala, who wrote the script for Zinta’s film `Ishkq In Paris’, had filed a complaint with a magistrate saying a a remuneration cheque of Rs 18.9 lakh given by her had bounced.

Jain said he argued in the court that Zinta gave the cheque to Tyrewala on the undertaking that he would not deposit it without informing her, a contention which was accepted by the magistrate, who acquitted her.

The complaint had been filed in 2013.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/preity-zinta-acquitted-in-cheque-bouncing-case5126Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/preity-zinta-480.jpg?w=450Preity Zinta acquitted in cheque bouncing case Late wrestler-actor Dara Singh’s wife Surjit Kaur Randhawa is no more. Surjiit, 72 breathed her last today morning. She was battling cancer for the past nine years. (Source: Express Archive)

Late wrestler-actor Dara Singh’s wife Surjit Kaur Randhawa is no more. Surjiit, 72 breathed her last today morning. She was battling cancer for the past nine years.

Said a source, “She was a strong lady just like her husband. She never let cancer dim her mood and offered a spirited fight for nine years even after her husband passed away in 2012.”

Vindu Dara Singh also tweeted about his mother’s demise:

RIP Mom, pic.twitter.com/S70wQG1Hvf

— Vindu Dara Singh (@RealVinduSingh) March 22, 2016

Surjit was Dara Singh’s second wife and mother of actor Vindu.

Her last rites would be performed at a crematorium in Juhu, Mumbai at 6 PM today.

The 83-year-old wrestler-actor had passed away in 2012 following a cardiac arrest.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/dara-singhs-wife-surjit-kaur-randhawa-passes-away5128Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/darasingh-wife480.jpg?w=450Dara Singh’s wife Surjit Kaur Randhawa passes awayBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 23, 2016 12:50 pm Dia Mirza has released a statement on her official Facebook page defending her tweet where she advocated a dry Holi in light of the water shortage in Maharashtra.

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has opened up about her controversial tweet that faced outrage from a lot of users on Twitter. Apologizing for her tweet, Dia said she did not have any intention to hurt any community and she just called for water conservation

After receiving backlash from the users, Dia Mirza released a statement on her official Facebook page saying she advocated dry Holi in light of the water shortage in Maharashtra.

“Let me start by saying to all those who have taken strong offense to my tweet – “The irony of the times we live in: farmers commit suicide due to drought and people waste water to ‘play’ ‪#‎Holi‬.Go ahead call me anti-Hindu”

The irony of the times we live in: farmers commit suicide due to drought and people waste water to ‘play’ #Holi.Go ahead call me anti-Hindu.

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) March 16, 2016

– that as a citizen of India, I have an equal respect for all religions, festivals and customs that are celebrated in our country. It has never been my intention to hurt the sentiments of any individual or community. If in the event that my tweet has done so, I apologize unequivocally,” she wrote.

Dia further wrote: “That said, the fact remains that various parts of our country are experiencing a severe water shortage. According to a report I read in April last year, the drought in Maharashtra has hit over 90 lakh farmers and counting. In October last year, the Maharashtra government officially declared a “drought-like condition” in 14,708 of the state’s 43,000 villages. Water Conservation is the absolute need of the hour and my request for us to indulge in a Dry Holi was in keeping only with this sentiment of conservation and nothing else.

In a far more innocent time, when the child in me was still playing Holi with water balloons and buckets full of gulal water, it was hard to foresee that one day drought would not be just a picture of cracked earth in a school notebook but a tragedy closer home. As an individual who continues to live and learn, I concede that I may not have always benefited from an awareness that urged me to question the wastage of our resources at all occasions in the past. But I also know that with time, just like any one of us, I too have the continuous opportunity to grow and make more informed and responsible choices in all spheres of life. We may not have all the solutions to the water scarcity problem or any other problem for that matter, but I believe that empathy for those most affected, acknowledging and understanding the challenges we face and taking the steps WE CAN as citizens, will only help.

Lastly, the exchange of opinions, thoughts and ideas is what makes interacting with people on Twitter and other platforms of Social Media as engaging as it is. Let’s remain receptive to one another even when we choose to disagree.

Have a colorful, safe and happy Holi!!!”

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/dia-mirza-on-her-dry-holi-tweet-issues-statement-on-facebook5130Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/dia-mirza-480.jpg?w=450Dia Mirza on her ‘dry Holi’ tweet, issues statement on Facebook Priyanka Chopra took to Twitter on Tuesday to express her sadness over missing the festival of colours.

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is currently busy shooting for “Quantico” in the US, would not be able to travel to India to celebrate Holi on Thursday with her family and friends.

Priyanka took to Twitter on Tuesday to express her sadness over missing the festival of colours.

“I miss Holi in India already!” Priyanka tweeted.

I miss holi in india already!!!! Waaaaaahhhhh!

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 22, 2016

In “Quantico”, Priyanka is playing the role of FBI agent Alex Parrish. The Amercian thriller TV series also features Josh Hopkins, Jake McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis and Yasmine Al Massri among others.

The “Bajirao Mastani” actor will also be seen in “Baywatch” alongside Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/priyanka-chopra-misses-holi-with-family-actress-busy-shooting-for-quantico-and-baywatch5132Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/priyanka-chopra-4804.jpg?w=450Priyanka Chopra misses Holi with family, actress busy shooting for Quantico and Baywatch Written by Sonup Sahadevan | Mumbai | Updated: March 22, 2016 8:08 pm When other scribes insisted on an answer, a reluctant Kangana replied, “Sometimes you guys have to allow celebrities to have their personal space. It can be overwhelming. Strong doesn’t mean you can just walk through life without being affected or intimidated. Being strong means that standing out against things inspite of all of this. So, you guys need to give me some personal space. It is not that I won’t talk about it. I will. As of now please grant me that space.”

Smiling in times of adversity is what Kangana Ranaut lives by. At the launch of a lifestyle brand where she replaced Deepika Padukone as the brand ambassador, Kangana Ranaut spoke about the need to remain strong despite surmounting impediments.

When IndianExpress.com asked Kangana if she would forgive and forget or hold grudges against Hrithik Roshan, Kangana initially avoided answering our query. When other scribes insisted on an answer, a reluctant Kangana replied, “Sometimes you guys have to allow celebrities to have their personal space. It can be overwhelming. Strong doesn’t mean you can just walk through life without being affected or intimidated. Being strong means that standing out against things inspite of all of this. So, you guys need to give me some personal space. It is not that I won’t talk about it. I will. As of now please grant me that space.”

As of now, it remains to be seen if Kangana will finally settle the matter with Hrithik. Kangana Ranaut’s lawyer: Hrithik Roshan’s statements to media is his effort to gain public sympathy

Hrithik and Kangana have slapped legal notices on each other. The actor, 42, who was the first to send the legal notice to his ‘Krrish 3’ co-star, has demanded that Kangana apologise in a press conference and clear the air about their alleged affair which he firmly refutes.

A defiant Kangana, 28, said she was not a “dim-witted” teenager and refused to apologise. She instead shot off a counter-notice to Hrithik warning him to take back his notice or face a criminal case. Hrithik Roshan to approach cyber crime cell to find imposter talking to Kangana Ranaut on his behalf

On December 12, 2014, Hrithik had first complained to the cyber crime division about an unknown person using the email-id hroshan@email.com and talking to his fans. The complaint letter was then sent to concerned police officials. Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut want closure on feud?

Hrithik Roshan has issued a statement while Kangana’s lawyer replied to it with his own statement. Hrithik Roshan issues statement on alleged affair with Kangana Ranaut

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kangana-ranaut-on-fight-with-hrithik-roshan-despite-being-strong-you-can-get-affected5134Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kangana-ranaut-hrithikroshan480.jpg?w=450Kangana Ranaut on fight with Hrithik Roshan: Despite being strong you can get affected Boman Irani took to Twitter on Monday to share photographs of him sharing lighter moments with elders.

Actor Boman Irani, best known for his roles in films like “Munnabhai M.B.B.S.”, “3 Idiots” and “Housefull”, visited the old age home of JJ Hospital here to spend some time with elder people.

Boman took to Twitter on Monday to share photographs of him sharing lighter moments with elders.

“A moving yet fulfilling Navroze morning at the old age home at JJ hospital,” Irani captioned the image.

A moving yet fulfilling Navroze morning at the Old Age home at JJ hospital. pic.twitter.com/TWycX5Q0MS

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) March 21, 2016

Boman will next be seen in “Housefull 3”.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 14:03

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 2:03 pm

“I am overwhelmed with the response and love showered on my performance. It was a great feeling to perform after such a long time,” Honey Singh said.

Popular rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, who set the stage on fire with his performance at an award function in Dubai after an 18-month hiatus, feels great to perform after a long time.

“I am overwhelmed with the response and love showered on my performance. It was a great feeling to perform after such a long time,” Singh said in a statement.

The “Blue eyes” crooner was missing from the limelight for 18 months due to his struggle with bipolar disorder and alcoholism.

Singh, who was one of the performers at the event, was seen shaking a leg with Bollywood’ livewire actor Ranveer Singh who did an impromptu dance to the song “Pinga”. It was picturised on actresses Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra from filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansal’s magnum opus “Bajirao Mastani”.

The “Angrezi beat” rapper also shared the stage with actress Jacqueline Fernandez on the hit number “Yaar naa miley” from the Salman Khan starrer “Kick”.

Actor Varun Dhawan, who is known for his electrifying dance moves, even dedicated a special on-the-spot rap song for the “Dheere dheere” crooner to welcome him on stage.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/great-feeling-to-perform-after-such-a-long-time-honey-singh5138Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/honeysingh4802.jpg?w=450Great feeling to perform after such a long time: Honey Singh “Parenthood is a journey through someone else’s life into your own. It exposes your failings, fears, ability to love, hold on and most importantly, to let go,” Shah Rukh Khan posted on Twitter.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has three children — sons Aryan and AbRam and daughter Suhana — says parenthood is a journey that exposes one’s “failings” and “fears”.

“Parenthood is a journey through someone else’s life into your own. It exposes your failings, fears, ability to love, hold on and most importantly, to let go,” Shah Rukh Khan posted on Twitter on Tuesday.

Parenthood is a journey thru someone else’s life into ur own.It exposes ur failings, fears,ability 2 lov,hold on & most importantly,2 let go

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 21, 2016

The 50-year-old is married to producer and interior designer Gauri Khan.

The actor will next be seen in “Fan”, in which he plays the double role of a superstar and his obsessed fan.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/parenthood-exposes-your-failings-shah-rukh-khan5139Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/srk-abram-480.jpg?w=450Parenthood exposes your failings: Shah Rukh KhanBy: PTI | Dubai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:49 pm Vicky Kaushal is excited about his role in Anurag Kashyap’s next “Raman Raghav”.

Actor Vicky Kaushal is excited about his role in Anurag Kashyap’s next “Raman Raghav” as he feels it will break his image of a boy-next-door.

The 27-year-old has impressed the audience with his sweet, rooted characters coming from a humble background, in his last two films “Masaan” and “Zubaan”.

He, however, is set to surprise all by playing a “demented and aggressive” cop in the upcoming thriller.

“‘Raman Raghav’ will break my image of cute, boy-next-door. My character in the film is mad, demented, very aggressive. He is a good cop but has his own issues,” Vicky told PTI in an interview here.

It was not easy for the actor to get into the skin of the character, which was far from his real personality.

“‘Raman Raghav’ is my most challenging role till now, I was mentally exhausted. It is so unlike me that I can’t connect with it at all. But that is the process I enjoy as well, where you are far from the character and slowly you reach a level where you understand it and start thinking like it.”

The film also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role. This is the second time Vicky and Nawazuddin are working together, though first as co-stars. Earlier, Vicky assisted Kashyap on “Gangs of Wasseypur- 1 and 2”, which had Nawazuddin playing the protagonist.

Vicky said the “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” star has not changed even a bit since his “Gangs of Wasseypur” time and continues to be humble and focused on work even today despite stardom.

“It was amazing sharing screen space with Nawazuddin. The most beautiful part about him is that he is still the same person. ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ was his first full-fledged role and the way he was during that time humbled, focused, he is still the same.

“As a co-actor, he is very open about sharing his experiences, like he shared his struggling times with me, how he learnt things.. He treats you like an equal and that’s why you don’t feel intimidated,” Vicky said.

When asked about the reports that the movie is set for a May 20 release, the actor said, “The release date has not been officially announced by Phantom. There was a tweet saying that it is releasing on May 20 but nothing has been said by Phantom.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/i-play-a-mad-aggressive-cop-in-raman-raghav-vicky-kaushal5141Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/vicky-kaushal-4802.jpg?w=450I play a mad, aggressive cop in ‘Raman Raghav’: Vicky Kaushal

By: PTI
Lahore Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:43

By: PTI | Lahore | Published:March 22, 2016 1:43 pm

“The city is beautiful and its people are loving. I wish I had visited Lahore earlier,” Zeenat Aman said.

Veteran Indian actress Zeenat Aman says she is mesmerised by the beauty of Lahore and wishes she had visited the city earlier.

“The city is beautiful and its people are loving. I wish I had visited Lahore earlier. I want to visit the old city (walled city). Many from Peshawar starred in our film industry and Lahore too was the hub of films before the Partition. I would like to see the entire city,” said Zeenat, who is in Lahore to participate in a cultural event.

The actress, however, parried a question about her rumoured affair with former cricketer Imran Khan, saying there is no point in discussing the past.

“Let us not discuss past. Now our children are grown up. Let it be in the past.”

The actress also praised Lahori food, saying she especially enjoyed eating Baryani and Saag.

Talking about peace between the two countries, she stressed upon people to people contact.

“I wish the people of India and Pakistan peace and harmony. Artistes and craftsmen in both the countries must interact with each other as talent has no borders. We both have common music, culture and craftsmanship,” she added.

She said her son made a film in which a Pakistani television actor is performing. “I will return to Pakistan upon its release. Give the children same love which you have given to me,” she said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/wish-i-had-visited-lahore-earlier-zeenat-aman5143Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/zeenataman-480.jpg?w=450Wish I had visited Lahore earlier: Zeenat Aman Director Ali Abbas Zafar says only one month shoot is left for ‘Sultan’, starring Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma.

Director Ali Abbas Zafar says only one month shoot is left for ‘Sultan’, starring Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma.

The film’s crew were shooting in Haryana from over two months. “75 days of shoot over @SultanTheMovie, last 30 days left… Feels like just started shooting. Time flies,” Zafar posted on Twitter.

The movie will see Salman playing Sultan Ali Khan, a Haryana-based wrestler.

75 days of shoot over @SultanTheMovie , last 30 days left..feels like just started shooting. Time flies :) pic.twitter.com/Q7wQzIhdpG

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) March 21, 2016

The sports drama, set to release this Eid, will have a box office clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s “Raees”.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/salman-khans-sultan-shooting-to-wrap-up-in-one-month-director5145Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/01/sultan-salman-anushka-480.jpg?w=450Salman Khan’s Sultan shooting to wrap up in one month, director Superstar Aamir Khan is bowled over by the trailer of Swara Bhaskar-starrer relationship drama “Nil Battey Sannata”.

Superstar Aamir Khan is bowled over by the trailer of Swara Bhaskar-starrer relationship drama “Nil Battey Sannata”.

Directed by debutant filmmaker Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, the film talks about a single mother who enrolls in the same school as her daughter to improve her academic performance.

“Saw Nil Battey Sannata. Inspiring, moving, uplifting! Great film! Outstanding performances! A must watch! Love,” Aamir, who is busy shooting for his upcoming release “Dangal”, posted on Twitter.

Saw Nil Battey Sannata. inspiring, moving, uplifting! Great film! Outstanding performances! A must watch! Love. a. http://t.co/V7uHIBZG7H

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 21, 2016

Also starring Ratna Pathak Shah and Pankaj Tripathi in prominent roles, the film is produced by Aanand L Rai and Ajay Rai.

“Nil Battey Sannata” is expected to release on April 22 along with its Tamil remake “Amma Kanakku”.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:31

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:31 pm

Actor Ashim Gulati, who was last seen on the small screen in the TV show “Gulmohar Grand”, will be essaying the character of an athlete in the upcoming episode of “Yeh Hai Aashiqui” and the actor says he “thoroughly” enjoyed the experience.

Actor Ashim Gulati, who was last seen on the small screen in the TV show “Gulmohar Grand”, will be essaying the character of an athlete in the upcoming episode of “Yeh Hai Aashiqui” and the actor says he “thoroughly” enjoyed the experience.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience working with the team, and I hope that fans of the show shower their appreciation on the episode, just like they have been doing throughout all the seasons,” Ashim said in a statement.

The upcoming episode of the show will focus on two characters — Anokhi played by actress Sanaya Pithawalla and Ayush essayed by Ashim, who are deeply in love, but still haven’t reached a point where they can confess their feelings for each other.

Talking about his role, Ashim said: “I play the character of Ayush, a college student athlete smitten by a girl at first sight.”

The bindaas channel’s show airs on Sunday.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/ashim-gulati-to-play-an-athlete-in-yeh-hai-aashiqui5149Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/aashimgulati480.jpg?w=450Ashim Gulati to play an athlete in ‘Yeh Hai Aashiqui’By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:29 pm Imtiaz Ali said, “I don’t know if I am the right guy to give tips on that, but I think style is different than fashion, and people should understand the difference.”

“Tamasha” director Imtiaz Ali feels there is a difference between style and fashion, which people should understand.

Imtiaz said he was excited to be present at HT Mumbai’s Most Stylish Awards.

Asked what style tips he would like to give youngsters, he said: “I don’t know if I am the right guy to give tips on that, but I think style is different than fashion, and people should understand the difference.”

Imtiaz has a simple yet distinct style of fashion sense, and is usually spotted in a simple shirt and jeans, and hardly ever in heavy tuxedos or outfits that industry celebrities usually wear.

About the most stylish actor and actress in the industry, he said, “I think Jackie Shroff is the most stylish man in Bollywood. But there are too many stylish actresses, it’s hard to name one but I think Smita Patil was very stylish.”

Jackie was one of the top actors in the industry in the 1980s and 90s, not just for his performances, but also for his fashion sense, and especially for his dialogue delivery in films and his ‘Mumbaiyaa’ style of talking where he regularly uses words like ‘bhidu’.

And the late Smita Patil was known for her strong performances in non-commercial films of the 1970s the 80s, where she was largely seen in simple outfits.

Imtiaz’s last film “Tamasha” starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone released last year. He is currently in talks with Shah Rukh Khan for his upcoming untitled project.

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By: IANS
Mumbai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:28

By: IANS | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:28 pm

Sidharth Malhotra, who is basking in all the positive response coming his way for “Kapoor & Sons”, says he is still a ‘student’ in showbiz as “each and every film has been a great learning experience” for him.

Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is basking in all the positive response coming his way for “Kapoor & Sons”, says he is still a ‘student’ in showbiz as “each and every film has been a great learning experience” for him.

“I have been fortunate enough that different kind of roles are coming my way. Each and every film has been a great learning experience for me as an actor,” Sidharth said in a statement.

Sidharth entered Bollywood with “Student of the Year” in 2012, and since then he has explored various roles like a lover out for vengeance in “Ek Villain”, guy-next-door in “Hasee Toh Phasee” and a boxer in “Brothers”. The latest is family drama “Kapoor & Sons”.

Directed by Shakun Batra, “Kapoor & Sons” also stars Alia Bhatt, Rishis Kapoor and Fawad Khan. Sidharth will be seen next in “Baar Baar Dekho” opposite Katrina Kaif in a love story which spans over 60 years.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/each-film-a-great-learning-experience-sidharth-malhotra5153Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/sidharthmalhotra5-480.jpg?w=450Each film a great learning experience: Sidharth Malhotra

By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:28

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 22, 2016 1:28 pm

Rapper Tyga has stirred a controversy online after he was photographed sitting in a car with a friend brandishing a handgun. (Source: Instagram)

Rapper Tyga has stirred a controversy online after he was photographed sitting in a car with a friend brandishing a handgun.

The “Rack City” star was snapped getting into the car with a group of friends.

Paparazzi shots show Tyga posing for a fan as he sat in the front passenger seat, with the MC looking worse for wear as he held up his gold chains for the cameras.

However, the snaps soon hit headlines for all the wrong reasons as another passenger, in the backseat of the vehicle, could clearly be seen holding a silver firearm. The man in the controversial images has yet to be identified.

Tyga’s girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who had also been out with the rapper, was not in the car at the time of the incident.

Neither the rapper has commented on the pictures, but it seems Tyga noticed the gun in the snaps as he reposted a cropped version of the image, cutting out the gun holder, on Instagram later.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/tyga-courts-controversy-with-gun-photo5155Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/tyga480.jpg?w=450Tyga courts controversy with gun photo Actor Pulkit Samrat, who first worked with Badshah on “Sanam Re”, has collaborated with the rapper again — this time for an ad film. He is impressed by the singer’s energy.

Actor Pulkit Samrat, who first worked with Badshah on “Sanam Re”, has collaborated with the rapper again — this time for an ad film. He is impressed by the singer’s energy.

Even Pulkit’s vibrancy has caught Badshah’s fascination.

Talking about their camaraderie, Pulkit said: “Badshah and I have a great time when we work together. The song in ‘Sanam Re’ and now this advertisement, both were night shoots but fun, because this guy is crazy and his energy is infectious! The response to the ‘Saturday Saturday’ second version has been great.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/badshahs-energy-is-infectious-pulkit-samrat5157Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/pulit-badshah480.jpg?w=450Badshah’s energy is infectious: Pulkit Samrat

By: PTI
London Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:25

By: PTI | London | Published:March 22, 2016 1:25 pm

Chris Martin married 43-year-old actress in 2003 and the pair announced their “conscious uncoupling” in March 2014.

Chris Martin sunk into a “year of depression” following his split from Gwyneth Paltrow.

The 39-year-old Coldplay frontman married 43-year-old actress in 2003 and the pair announced their “conscious uncoupling” in March 2014.

The couple is parents to 11-year-old daughter Apple and son Moses, nine, and appear to be managing their situation incredibly well, reported Daily Telegraph.

However, opening up about the breakdown of his marriage for the first time publicly, Martin admits he fell into a dark place.

“I still wake up down a lot of days. But now I feel like I’ve been given the tools to turn it around.

“You can come at it very aggressively and blame and blame. Or you can put yourself in the garage, so to speak. Take yourself apart and clean off the bits. Reassemble.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/chris-martins-depression-battle-after-gwyneth-paltrow-split5159Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/chris-martin-gwyneth-paltrow-480.jpg?w=450Chris Martin’s depression battle after Gwyneth Paltrow split Actress Taapsee Pannu, who is in the capital to shoot a Shoojit Sircar production, didn’t mind taking a metro ride to avoid traffic woes.

Actress Taapsee Pannu, who is in the capital to shoot a Shoojit Sircar production, didn’t mind taking a metro ride to avoid traffic woes.

The actress took to Twitter to share a selfie in which she is seen waiting for the metro to arrive during late evening.

She captioned it: “When the going gets tough, The tough get going… In a metro… After a long day at work… Avoiding the traffic jam.”

When the going gets tough, The tough get going…. In a metro….After a long day at work…Avoiding the traffic jam pic.twitter.com/8f5clqgH7A

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) March 21, 2016

Taapsee looks casual in a black top with white stars on it.

The 28-year-old has been enjoying her time on the sets of “Pink”, which also stars megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

“Not a dull moment on set! We get the happiest moments in the most saddening scenes as well. ‘Pink’ shooting progress,” she had shared on Twitter last week.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:22

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 22, 2016 1:22 pm

Filmmaker Rian Johnson has been accused of cutting his former agent out of negotiations for his new “Star Wars” movie.

Filmmaker Rian Johnson has been accused of cutting his former agent out of negotiations for his new “Star Wars” movie.

Brian Dreyfuss has filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming he should be entitled to 10 per cent of the “Looper” director’s earnings for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” sequel Episode VIII, which is currently in production, said the Hollywood Reporter.

In his legal papers, Dreyfuss alleges he helped to set up the initial meeting between Johnson and “Star Wars” producer, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, in 2012, but the filmmaker subsequently insisted he wasn’t interested in pursuing negotiations.

Johnson then dumped Dreyfuss as his talent agent in March, 2014, a year before the 42-year-old was announced as the new director of “Star Wars: Episode VIII”.

Johnson is yet to comment on the dispute. “Star Wars: Episode VIII” is set for release in December, 2017.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/star-wars-director-rian-johnson-sued-by-former-agent5163Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/starwarsdirector480.jpg?w=450‘Star Wars’ director Rian Johnson sued by former agent Kelly Rowland misses the power and camaraderie of being a member of Destiny’s Child.

Kelly Rowland misses the power and camaraderie of being a member of Destiny’s Child.

The 35-year-old singer, who thinks it is important to bring in a new generation of girl groups to set a good example to younger women, said she still longs for the “power” and excitement of being on stage. reported Femalefirst.

“There’s been so many artists — and there’s nothing wrong with it — who want to be solo. It’s what we’re used to right now. And like I said, there’s nothing wrong with it.

“But I think it’s time for another generation to see women coming together. I think it’s time for another generation to see camaraderie. I think it’s time for another generation to hear voices together. To hear the power of it, how exciting it is. How it’s a force on stage. That is something that is missed. Hell, I miss it.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kelly-rowland-misses-destinys-child5165Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kelly-rowland-480.jpg?w=450Kelly Rowland misses Destiny’s Child Saqib Saleem, who will be seen sharing screen space with his sister Huma Qureshi in a Hindi remake of Hollywood film “Oculus”, says it was exciting yet “irritating” to work with her onscreen.

Actor Saqib Saleem, who will be seen sharing screen space with his sister Huma Qureshi in a Hindi remake of Hollywood film “Oculus”, says it was exciting yet “irritating” to work with her onscreen.

“It was exciting. It was like, I am acting with my sister… you live together, eat together, now you work together… So it’s kind of irritating. But once you get into it, and get into the actor mode, it’s great. It was exciting,” Saqib said.

The title of the film will be announced later this month, he shared.

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Released in 2013, “Oculus” is the story of a brother and sister battling paranormal activity. Saqib and Huma will be reprising the characters played by Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites.

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By: PTI
London Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:20

By: PTI | London | Published:March 22, 2016 1:20 pm

The actress, 35, who voices Princess Anna, said production on the animated follow-up is set to start much sooner than fans had initially thought, reported Contactmusic.

Kristen Bell is set to start work on the highly-anticipated “Frozen” sequel from next month.

The actress, 35, who voices Princess Anna, said production on the animated follow-up is set to start much sooner than fans had initially thought, reported Contactmusic.

Idina Menzel, who voices Queen Elsa, and Josh Gad, who plays snowman Olaf, are also set to reprise their roles for “Frozen 2”, which will see the return of directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, who penned the script for the 2013 hit.

“They’ve just written it and they’re still doing tweaks, but I think we should be recording this month. The story is
great, and they exude quality,” she said.

“What I know about that whole team is that they wouldn’t just put something out to put it out. That’s why it took them
so long to even announce that we were doing a second one.”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/frozen-2-begins-production-in-april-kristen-bell5168Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/frozen480.jpg?w=450‘Frozen 2’ begins production in April: Kristen BellBy: PTI | Mumbai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:17 pm “There is a perception that the films that go to film festivals don’t do business (box office collection). I think time has changed. The bifurcation is wrong (between festival and commercial films),” Aanand L Rai said.

Aanand L Rai, producer of “Nil Battey Sannata”, today dismissed any demarcation between commercial cinema and the movies that go to film festivals.

“There is a perception that the films that go to film festivals don’t do business (box office collection). I think time has changed. The bifurcation is wrong (between festival and commercial films),” Rai told reporters here at the trailer launch of “Nil Battey Sannata”.

Produced by Rai along with Eros International and Jar Pictures, the film is a tale of a single mother battling to ensure that her daughter gets every opportunity in life.

Directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, the film features Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria, and it will be released in theatres on April 22.

“It is not that audiences do not understand films goingto festivals. I think audiences are ready to watch good content. I think the line between festival film and commercial film should be blurred now,” he said.

Rai said he decided to come on board as a producer because he loved the idea of the film.

“Since childhood I have been following my heart and till today I follow what my heart says. I am happy being this way. I am proud of this film,” he said.

Meanwhile, Rai remained tight-lipped about the film he is doing with superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

“I thought the question about this film (with Shah Rukh Khan) will be asked early. But I am glad that you all (media) stayed focused on ‘Nil Battey Sannata’. This film is close to me so let’s talk about it. We are still working on it (story). It’s too early to talk about it (film with Shah Rukh)…give me sometime,” Rai said.

Tiwari, who earlier directed ad films, said she wanted to tell stories through films.

“The idea of the film came from my husband Nitesh (directing Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’). We worked on the story for a year,” she added.

“Nil Battey Sannata” is also made in Tamil as “Amma Kanakku”.

“The idea to do this film in Tamil came from Aanand sir and actor Dhanush. He (Dhanush) loved the film and asked me to direct the Tamil version. I was initially sceptical to do it,” Tiwari said.

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Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who has been missing from the silver screen since 2012, has hinted that she may make a comeback in 2017.

“I do a lot of endorsements and stuff like that, but a movie is a big commitment. Maybe sometime soon. Maybe next year, who knows? Haven’t decided anything,” Karisma said.

The actress is currently in the midst of a legal battle with her estranged husband Sunjay Kapur.

When reporters questioned her about her divorce, Karisma just said “thank you” and walked off.

Karisma separated from Sunjay over five years ago, and has now filed a dowry harassment case against him and her mother-in-law Rani Surinder Kapur.

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The “Biwi No. 1” actress and Sunjay tied the knot in 2003 and share two children — daughter Samaira and son Kiaan.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:13

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 22, 2016 1:13 pm

The “Poison” singer gets really bad “anxiety” using Twitter and Facebook because she is extremely “protective” of which aspects of her life she wants to keep to herself or share with her legions of fans, reported Femalefirst.

Pop star Nicole Scherzinger is petrified of social media. The “Poison” singer gets really bad “anxiety” using Twitter and Facebook because she is extremely “protective” of which aspects of her life she wants to keep to herself or share with her legions of fans, reported Femalefirst.

“Social media gives me the heebie-frickin’-jeebies. It gives me so much anxiety… It’s unnatural for me, I’m
protective of what I want to share, I’ll take a million pictures and stare at them and figure out a filter – then I think do I even want to share this? Because I know if my big toe is in the wrong place it’s gonna be on the cover of the papers.

“It takes up too much frickin’ time and then I end up not posting anything and it sucks.”

However, the 37-year-old beauty, who previously dated Formula 1 racing driver champion Lewis Hamilton, would love to be able to have the courage to share more things with her 5.4 million Twitter followers.

“I wish I could. I want to share so much but I get afraid people will pick it apart and ridicule you.”

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Actress Huma Qureshi, who will be seen sharing screen space with southern superstar Mammootty in Malayalam film “White”, says she will not confine her movie repertoire to one language, and will instead focus on quality scripts.

“I haven’t really thought about completely going down south. I think wherever there is a good script, I think I’ll just go there. I will not bind myself to a language. I am an actor. As long as a script is interesting, I will just follow my heart,” Huma said here on the sidelines of an awards ceremony.

Asked when the film is releasing, Huma said: “We have finished the film. It is releasing this Vishu in April. I am very excited.”

Talking about her co-star Mammootty, Huma said: “Mammootty is a huge star, amazing human being and a thorough gentleman. He really helped me with language… I really have to thank him.”

The actress also has two more films in her kitty.

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She will be starring with her brother Saqib Saleem in the Hindi remake of American supernatural psychological horror film “Oculus” and Gurinder Chadha’s “Viceroy’s House”.

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Actress Swara Bhaskar, playing the lead in the upcoming movie “Nil Battey Sannata”, today said she was initially reluctant to play the role of mother of a teenage girl fearing that it would affect her career.

In the film, directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, the 27-year-old actress is playing the mother of a 15-year-old girl.

“When the casting director Mukesh Chhabra came with this idea of a mother-daughter film, I thought I had to play the role of a daughter. I was shocked and told him that my career will go down as it’s a mother’s role,” Swara told reporters here at the launch of the trailer of ‘Nil Battey Sannata’.

The film, backed by filmmaker Aanand Rai, and also featuring Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria, will release in theatres on April 22.

“I had played Salman Khan’s sister (in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’) and then I get to play a mother (in Nil…) soon I might even get offer for the role of a grandmother,” she said in a lighter vein.

Click here to watch the trailer.

Swara said that actresses typically play roles suitable to their age or roles of younger people.

“There were people who told me it’s not a good idea to do this role. I was scared about my image,” the actress said, adding that when she read the story of the film she fell in love with the idea.

Swara said she had initially thought of refusing to play the role.

“I thought I will just read the script as the casting director is a friend and say that I did not like the story. But rather I loved it (story),” she said.

Swara said she was told by the director to gain weight for the role.

“I was asked to gain 10 kg. So I kept eating and eating. But midway through the shoot, she (Ashwini Iyer Tiwari) told me to lose some weight as I was looking a bit too healthy. It is difficult to lose weight,” she said.

Explaining the title of the film, Swara revealed that in real life she is “Nil Battey Sannata” (‘being an absolute zero or incompetent’) when it comes to glamour.

Swara considers walking the red carpet is like appearing for examination.

“To be a heroine is an occupational hazard. Earlier, I used to not pay attention to it (glamour side). Now I do my homework as we have a team (stylist),” she said.

Considering that she has worked with fashionista Sonam Kapoor in “Ranjhaana” and “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, Swara said she talked girly stuff with her.

Swara, however, said that actors are remembered for the work they do.

“It was great experience of working with her (Ratna Pathak Shah). She is brilliant and an outstanding actress,” Swara said.

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London Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:08

By: PTI | London | Published:March 22, 2016 1:08 pm

Actress Cameron Diaz was missing something before she and rocker Benji Madden tied the knot.

Actress Cameron Diaz was missing something before she and rocker Benji Madden tied the knot.

The “Mask” star wed the “Good Charlotte” star in January last year and after 14 months as a married woman, the 43-year-old has opened up about how her life has changed, reported Daily Telegraph.

“(I discovered) a part of myself that I never knew existed,” she told Britain’s You magazine. “I understand that something builds deep within you.

“We’ve learnt so much about ourselves in our first year, about the commitment involved, which is the cornerstone of everything. It’s not something that I thought would be different, but now I get it. Apparently I was missing something.”

The couple wed just 17 days after the 37-year-old guitarist proposed, following seven months of dating, and the big day came as a shock to many, as Diaz had previously described marriage as a “dying institution”.

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By: PTI
Los Angeles Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:02

By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 22, 2016 1:02 pm

Ben Affleck, who is all geared up for the release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, has praised ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s parenting skills.

Ben Affleck, who is all geared up for the release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, has praised ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s parenting skills.

“Jen is a superhero mom. She is an amazing mother and I’m really lucky to have her as a partner to co-parent these kids with. We try our best, we put them first and that’s what we do,” he said.

The Hollywood couple, who split recently, has three kids together including Samuel, Violet and Seraphina, reported
E!Online.

When asked if his four-year-old son will see father as Batman, Ben had his apprehensions.

“Well, he can see some of it. I don’t know… It just depends. Every kid is different,” he said.

“Like I don’t know if he would be scared seeing me, like if he would think it was really me getting thrown around and crashed and hurt. I don’t know if he could know the difference. So, we’ll see. I’ll warm him up.”

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Dubai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 13:01

By: IANS | Dubai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:01 pm

Actor Kartik Aaryan, who shot to fame with director Luv Ranjan’s romantic comedy film “Pyaar Ka Punchnama”, says he would love to play an anti-hero a la superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s character from “Baazigar”.

Actor Kartik Aaryan, who shot to fame with director Luv Ranjan’s romantic comedy film “Pyaar Ka Punchnama”, says he would love to play an anti-hero a la superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s character from “Baazigar”.

“If there is a remake of ‘Baazigar’, I would love to play a role like Shah Rukh sir. I would love to play an anti-hero. I feel that apart from comical roles, I should also explore romance, action, but slowly,” Kartik said.

Kartik was nominated for the Best Actor in a Comic Role category of TOIFA, but he lost to Deepak Dobriyal, who impressed critics and audiences alike in “Tanu Weds Manu Returns”.

Making people laugh is “difficult” for actors, believes Kartik, who wants to be a part of content-driven films as well those entertainers which help him connect better with his fans.

“If there is more relatability in a film, people or fans like you even more,” added the actor, whose henpecked character in “Pyaar Ka Punchnama” and its sequel won him a lot of fans.

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Talking about his popularity, Kartik said: “My fans mean everything to me. They are the ones who have made me what I am right now. I hope this fan following never stops. It is such a beautiful thing that I have got a fan following of men and female both and that too after an anti-love film.”

His fans were eager to get themselves clicked with him at at an award event, and he was happy to pose with them as well as take selfies with them.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/id-love-to-play-anti-hero-like-srk-in-baazigar-kartik-aaryan5184Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/02/kartik-aaryan-480.jpg?w=450I’d love to play anti-hero like SRK in ‘Baazigar’: Kartik AaryanBy: IANS | Dubai | Published:March 22, 2016 1:00 pm Darshan Kumaar said, “No. I never felt overshadowed by them (Aishwarya and Randeep). I knew what I was playing and I knew what Aishwarya’s part was in the film. So why would I be insecure about that?”

Actor Darshan Kumaar, who will be seen sharing screen space with Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and actor Randeep Hooda for the first time in Omung Kumar’s upcoming directorial “Sarbjit”, says he never felt overshadowed by their presence.

“Sarbjit” is a biopic on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan and was sentenced to death. He was attacked by inmates at a prison in Lahore in April 2013 and died a few days later.

With Aishwarya playing sister to the title character and Randeep essaying the main character, didn’t Darshan feel overshadowed?

“No. I never felt overshadowed by them (Aishwarya and Randeep). I knew what I was playing and I knew what Aishwarya’s part was in the film. So why would I be insecure about that? When you work with a person like Aishwarya, who is so professional and humble that you get a different type of energy and kick. So it’s fun working with them,” Darshan, who plays a lawyer in the movie, told IANS on the sidelines of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) held here last week.

The actor, who made his debut in the 2014 film “Mary Kom”, said he shares a “very good comfort level” with Randeep, whom he knows for over five years and was a part of the same theatre group as him.

But they don’t have many scenes together, pointed out Darshan, who essays the lawyer to Randeep’s character Sarabjit in the film.

Talking about his role, Darshan said: “I am playing Awais Sheikh, he’s a fighter… He stays in Pakistan and fights for an Indian.”

The biopic, which also stars actress Richa Chadha, will be narrated through the perspective of the victim’s sister Dalbir Kaur, played by Aishwarya.

There were reports that the last schedule for “Sarbjit” was halted not just in Manir Kotla, Punjab, but in Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar too as the scene involved shouting of anti-national slogans.

Asked about it, Darshan said: “They (people) misunderstood the situation. They thought we are talking about anti-India slogans. We told them that we are shooting a film (and) this is a part of it. They did not understand and called the police.”

“We had to compromise on the scene,” said the “NH10” star, adding that for “Sarbjit”, the makers have “tried to be as real as possible”.

After “Sarbjit”, which is releasing on May 20, Darshan will be working on two films.

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“My next film is ‘Mirza Juliet’. It has a political background and is a beautiful love story based in Benares. The actress is Piaa Bajpai and is directed by Rajesh Ram Singh. Then there’s one more, which I will announce soon,” he said.

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By: IANS
Chennai Published:Mar 22, 2016, 12:58

By: IANS | Chennai | Published:March 22, 2016 12:58 pm

“The film features newcomers Abhishek and Nabha. Impressed with her work in her Kannada film, Ravi immediately roped her in. She plays a character completely different from what she essayed in ‘Vajrakaya’,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.

Actress Nabha Natesh, who made a smashing debut last year in Kannada film “Vajrakaya” opposite superstar Shivrajkumar, is all set to make her Telugu debut in actor-filmmaker Ravi Babu’s next, yet-untitled directorial.

“The film features newcomers Abhishek and Nabha. Impressed with her work in her Kannada film, Ravi immediately roped her in. She plays a character completely different from what she essayed in ‘Vajrakaya’,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.

Directed by Ravi Babu, the film is slated to go on the floors later this month.

Suresh Productions, who had worked with Ravi Babu, on several of his films earlier, are bankrolling this project, too.

The rest of the cast are yet to be finalised.

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Actress Kangana Ranaut, who has been approached by filmmaker Homi Adajania for his next directorial venture has apparently refused to do that film because of date issues.

“Homi has narrated (the script) to Kangana and she is keen to work with him, but she is already committed to Hansal Mehta’s film after ‘Rangoon’ and the dates are clashing. But they have promised to work with each other in the future,” a source close to Kangana told IANS.

Adajania has reportedly finished writing the script for his next directorial venture, which has a very unique pairing.

The director, who has already signed Sushant Singh Rajput and Irrfan Khan for the film, was keen to cast Kangana in a prominent role.

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Kangana, who has almost wrapped up the shooting of Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Rangoon”, will start shooting for Mehta’s next in some time.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kangana-ranaut-refuses-to-do-homi-adajanias-next-citing-date-issues5190Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kangana-rangoli480.jpg?w=450Kangana Ranaut refuses to do Homi Adajania’s next citing date issuesBy: IANS | Chennai | Published:March 22, 2016 12:55 pm “It was so much fun dancing with Simbu. He comes to the sets, looks at a step and starts dancing. All that it takes him to learn a step is just a few minutes. And since he’s so good at dancing, it encouraged me to work harder,” Adah told IANS.

Actress Adah Sharma, who has grooved to a special song in upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy “Idhu Namma Aalu”, says it was so much fun to have danced alongside actor and extremely talented dancer Simbu.

“It was so much fun dancing with Simbu. He comes to the sets, looks at a step and starts dancing. All that it takes him to learn a step is just a few minutes. And since he’s so good at dancing, it encouraged me to work harder,” Adah told IANS.

In the film, Simbu and Adah will dazzle with the introduction song “Maaman waiting”.

“It’s a fantastic number with a very catchy tune,” she said, adding that Simbu is very strong at portraying the right expressions for every step in the song.

Adah had signed the song soon after the phenomenal success of her Telugu suspense drama “Kshanam”, in which she was lauded for her role as a hapless mother in search of her miss daughter.

Asked if she has any qualms of signing a song after impressing everyone with such a fine act, Adah said: “Dance is my forte, and so far I haven’t had the opportunity to portray my talent. Moreover, I’d do a song or a role if I find it amazing, because I don’t like to discriminate.”

Adah has signed two new Hindi projects. She also has a Tamil and Telugu project in her kitty.

“I start shooting for one of the Hindi projects from April. I can’t divulge more information now as I feel it might jinx things for me,” she said.

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Actor Karthi, who is busy promoting his forthcoming bilingual release “Thozha”, will reportedly be seen as a pilot in ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s next, yet-untitled Tamil project, which will also feature “Premam” fame Sai Pallavi as the female lead.

“Karthi plays an NRI, who works as a pilot in the film. He falls in love while on a trip to India,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.

Sai Pallavi plays a doctor in the film, which is slated to go on the floors from June.

“Karthi is busy wrapping up ‘Kashmora’, and for this project he has shaved his head. He has to wait for three months for his hair to grow back before he starts working on Ratnam sir’s project,” the source said.

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The project will have music by A.R. Rahman and cinematography by Ravi Varman.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/karthi-to-play-a-pilot-in-mani-ratnams-next-untitled-tamil-project5194Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/karthi1-480.jpg?w=450Karthi to play a pilot in Mani Ratnam’s next untitled Tamil projectBy: IANS | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 12:55 pm “The modern woman is smart, confident and independent. She has her own opinions and a strong sense of identity. Today’s women know how to express themselves and carry their attitude with unmatched style!” Kangana told reporters.

National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken and honest views, feels that the modern woman is smart, confident and has a “strong sense of identity”.

“The modern woman is smart, confident and independent. She has her own opinions and a strong sense of identity. Today’s women know how to express themselves and carry their attitude with unmatched style!” Kangana told reporters.

“Women are no longer allowing anything to define them, apart from their own self-expression,” she added.

Kangana has impressed Indian cinegoers with her versatile acting skills and choice of bold and unconventional roles. Little wonder that she is touted as the “Queen” of Bollywood.

With meaty roles in her kitty and a head-turning fashion sense, she’s taken the next step forward with her association with the trendy ethnic wear brand, Melange by Lifestyle.

Talking about her personal style sensibility, the actress says: “Style is a way of expressing oneself and my style should tell the world who I am. I just need to be comfortable and confident in what I wear and that’s half the battle won”.

She also feels that change is a constant in fashion.

“There are no hard and fast rules that I play by. My sensibility is all about boho chic,” Kangana said, while adding that modern Indian women are “way more fashion forward and confident in the way they dress.”

“They’re experimenting, they’re moving forward with styles, they’re looking fresher, and edgier styles, but most of all, they’re reinventing styles with confidence,” she said.

On the work front, Kangana will next be seen onscreen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Rangoon”, which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/modern-women-have-strong-sense-of-identity-kangana-ranaut5196Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kanganaranaut470.jpg?w=450Modern women have strong sense of identity: Kangana RanautBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 10:20 pm It was a bolt out of the blue when someone from the Twitter world posted that Abhishek Bachchan’s father and megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid for Aftab Shivdasani’s ticket at the India Vs Pakistan match that was held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 19. Abhishek replied to this tweet with wit and humour. (Source: Images posted on Instagram by Abhishek Bachchan)

It was a bolt out of the blue when someone from the Twitter world posted that Abhishek Bachchan’s father and megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid for Aftab Shivdasani’s ticket at the India Vs Pakistan match that was held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 19.

This was said to compare Abhishek’s fame to Aftab’s as the Twitter user also wrote that Big B paid for Aftab’s ticket so that his son was not the least known celebrity at the stadium. This did not go down well with Abhishek who reverted with a reply which explained how furious he was on reading the tweet that took a dig at him. (Read: Abhishek Bachchan shares an adorable picture with is daughter Aaradhya)

Nevertheless, his replies had a sense of wit and humour at the same time giving apt replies to the trolls. Abhishek wrote, “haha. Good try! “Least known celebrity”?Isn’t that a bit of a contradiction? Chalo at least you think I’m worthy of a tweet.” (Also read: Abhishek Bachchan: Want Aaradhya to retain the family connection with BHU)

Soon after all this happened and came to Big B’s notice, the megastar started re-tweeting Abhishek’s fans who made #WeLoveAbhishekBachhcan trend on the social networking site.

Take a look at the tweets here:

@mainbhiengineer well a million tweets will most probably take you a lot more than 3 hrs and will cost you more than 300rs. U do the maths!!

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) March 20, 2016

@juniorbachchan Sir script can generate million tweets in secs, but unlike your films I want you to get the real love not the mechanical

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) March 20, 2016

@mainbhiengineer I would say it makes more sense to just watch a movie. But then again guess we shouldn’t expect much sense or logic from u

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) March 20, 2016

@mainbhiengineer “I’m not a movie named Drona”? Of course not. you are Mainbhiengineer. That makes complete sense and logic! Well done.

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) March 20, 2016

Abhishek was seen ejoying the match at the Eden Garden stadium in Kolkata where he didn’t even have the idea of something like this coming his way. This is not the first time that he has been trolled on Twitter, earlier he was trolled when a user shared a meme that joked about how his daughter Aaradhya would not like some of his movies.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/abhishek-bachchans-befitting-reply-to-the-trolls-on-twitter-dad-amitabh-supports-his-son5198Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/abhishekbachchan480.jpg?w=450Abhishek Bachchan’s befitting reply to the trolls on Twitter; dad Amitabh supports his sonBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 23, 2016 1:14 pm ‘Holi’ kal hai. And from Amitabh Bachchan’s baritone in ‘Rang Barse’ to Deepika Padukone’s ‘thumkas’ in ‘Balam Pichkari’, the Bollywood masala Holi songs are ruling the household these days.

‘Holi Kab Hai? Kab Hai Holi?’ Okay, let’s get out of the ‘Gabbar’ mode and take a plunge into the ‘Holi’ mode.

So yeah, ‘Holi’ kal hai. And from Amitabh Bachchan’s baritone in ‘Rang Barse’ to Deepika Padukone’s ‘thumkas’ in ‘Balam Pichkari’, the Bollywood masala Holi songs are ruling the household these days. But wait, there are other songs too which are equally quirly and interesting to be played while you play with colours.

We bring to you our list of the Top Ten Holi songs which can make your Holi even more colourful:

1. ‘Rang Barse’ (Silsila)

Nothing can beat Amitabh Bachchan’s baritone and Rekha’s free spirited dance. Holi songs might come and go, but ‘Rang Barse’ will always live and that too lavishly.

2. ‘Balam Pichkari’ (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani)

The good girl (Deepika Padukone) goes bad in this song, quite apt to the lyrics of the song. And we love when it happens. Lots of colours and some youthful energy, this has become a Holi anthem of sorts.

3. ‘Aaj Na Chhodenge’ (Kati Patang)

The flirtatious Rajesh Khanna and the shy, coy Asha Parekh from the cult movie ‘Kati Patang’ add the oomph to the Holi celebrations.

4. ‘Holi Ke Din’ (Sholay)

A lot can happen over Holi and this song from ‘Sholay’ says it all, and we love.

5. ‘Ang Se Ang Lagaana’ (Darr)

A lot can happen over Holi…a lot.

6. ‘Do Me A Favour’ (Waqt – Race Against Time)

And you can ask for favours too; but only as simple as playing Holi. Simplicities of life!

7. ‘Holi Khele Raghuveera’ (Baghban)

Yet another Holi song featuring Amitabh Bachchan.

8. ‘Arey Ja Re Hat Natkhat’ (Navrang)

A Holi song from yesteryear and with some real imagery.

9. ‘Holi Aayi Re Kanhaai’ (Mother India)

A happy song for the happy festival.

10. ‘Dekho Aayi Holi’ (Mangal Pandey)

This song is beautiful, despite what happened to the movie. Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji are endearing, to say the least.

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 6:59 pm

‘Kapoor & Sons’ actress Alia Bhatt got the best surprise ever from her grandparents on her birthday this year.

‘Kapoor & Sons’ actress Alia Bhatt got the best surprise ever from her grandparents on her birthday this year. She ringed in her 23rd birthday on March 15 with parents Mahesh Bhatt, Soni Razdan, step-sister Pooja Bhatt and her grandparents.

Alia’s grandparents decided to surprise her by playing the Happy birthday tune for her. While her grandmother played a mouth-organ, her grandad matched the tune on a violin.

The video was shared by both Alia and Pooja on Instagram. Alia is seen sobbing towards the end of the video. She also made a quick video of the two playing their instruments.

Pooja Bhatt wrote, “Happy Birthday Alia!! A glorious rendition of Happy Birthday for @aliaabhatt by her dazzling grandparents! Naturally there was not a dry eye in the house.. Not that there ever is a shortage of waterworks at a Bhatt family do but this one was truly special!#Birthdays #family #grandparents #Bhatts #legacies #giftsthatkeepongiving #memories #waterworks.” (Read: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt confess love for travelling)

Alia wrote, “My grandparents wish me happy birthday in the most beautiful way ❤️❤️ couldn’t hold back my tears.”

Pooja Bhatt also shared a picture of Alia hugging her grand mom Trudy Razdan. (Also read: Shraddha Kapoor would love to holiday with Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra)

Alia Bhatt made her debut in the film industry with Karan Johar’s film Student of the Year. She was last seen in Kapoor & Sons opposite her rumoured boyfriend Sidharth Malhotra. The film has been doing well and has collected good numbers at the box office.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/alia-bhatt-is-teary-eyed-on-hearing-her-grandparents-singh-happy-birthday-for-her-watch-video5202Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/aliabhatt480.jpg?w=450Alia Bhatt is teary eyed on hearing her grandparents singh Happy Birthday for her, watch video Bollywood actress Kajol, who is currently holidaying with her husband Ajay Devgn and kids Nysa and Yug in Bulgaria, shared a selfie with her chocolate chip – Nysa.

Bollywood actress Kajol, who is currently holidaying with her husband Ajay Devgn and kids Nysa and Yug in Bulgaria, shared a selfie with her chocolate chip – Nysa.

Ajay Devgn is shooting for his directorial venture Shivaay in Bulgaria, so his family also joined the actor.

Sharing the picture on Instagram, Kajol wrote, “She’s the chip on my shoulder, a chocolate chip.”

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Kajol, who was last seen on screen in Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale opposite SRK, will be soon working with her husband next.

She also shared a few pictures of her two boys – Ajay and Yug.

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Kajol seems to be enjoying her break to the fullest.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/kajols-selfie-with-her-chocolate-chip-daughter-nysa5204Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/kajol-nysa-yug480.jpg?w=450Kajol’s selfie with her ‘chocolate chip’, daughter Nysa Written by Dimpal Bajwa | New Delhi | Published:March 22, 2016 10:21 am Not bothered over the fact that his movie is releasing during the time of T20 matches John Abraham says that there is different audience for both and they can co-exist. (Source: APH Images)

John Abraham’s upcoming action thriller Rocky Handsome is releasing alongside the T20 cricket World Cup. We have often witnessed either the film does too well or not as per expectations when the two co-exist since cricket is one of the most watched sports in the country.

Not bothered over the fact that his movie is releasing at that time of the year when people like to sit on their couches with popcorn in their hands watching cricket matches, John says that there is different audience for both.

When asked to state a reason behind releasing their movie alongside the T20 matches, John said, “Kapoor & Sons has also released during the matches. Films have to release and both have to co-exist. It shouldn’t happen like if cricket is happening that films can’t release. There is a separate place for films and cricket. The audience today is segmented. The audience has already decided if they want to see the film or cricket matches.” (Read: Here’s how John Abraham reacted to the joke Riteish Deshmukh cracked at him publicly)

Having produced movies like Madras Cafe, Vicky Donor, John Abraham revealed that he didn’t want to indulge corporates in this film as well since they mostly sell soaps. John said, “We haven’t involved corporates in this film on purpose because this film is our baby. Me and Sunir Khetrapal, the co-producer of this film, we have decided to finance this film and distribute in various territories. Though many distributors have joined us, the interest of this film actually is very high among the distributors. But we have taken a consigns decision that creatively or marketing wise only three people will be involved in this film, Nishikant Kamat, Sunir and John Abraham. The corporate people mostly sell soaps, so it is difficult for them to think creatively, so we decided to do it ourself. We have incorporated every idea we thought of and we are happy and the response is exceptional.” (Also read: John Abraham: I can think and offer you different films)

This is the first time that Nishikant will be seen acting in his own film. He feels that he has done a mistake and won’t act in his films again. When asked what was the most difficult thing while doing both simultaneously, he said, “While doing both my concentration get divided. As a director, you are sitting in front of your monitor or talking to your camera person or the actor and see if everything is in place. Me and John have a great connect, so we just discussed briefly about the scene, then I used to go back and say action and used to fully concentrate on John. Now imagine a scenario when I’m standing with John in a scene and have to still look at all these things. It is very tough and scary. I did it by mistake.”

“It is very difficult and very scary. I did a mistake, and won’t do it again,” he added. The actor/director also cleared that he won’t act in his film again to which John added that Nishikant would definitely get more offers after this film.

The leading lady of the film Shruti Haasan has been missing from the promotions and is very little to be seen in the trailer as well. Elaborating on her character in Ricky Handsome, Nishikant said, “Shruti Haasan is in the film throughout. Though she has worked for few days with us, but you will not feel that she is not seen in many frames in the movie. She comes in such places, that she keeps the movie going.”

Nishikant Kamat also revealed that they had earlier decided to name the movie Johnny Handsome, but thinking that the title might become to personal, they came to the conclusion of naming it Rocky Handsome.

The actor director duo is certain that the film will be liked by the female audience as well since they got good response from women after one of the screenings. John said, “The girls of today’s generation are completely different from that old generation where girls used to hide their faces on seeing action. When the girls came out of the screening, we asked them what did they like the most, they said the emotions are beautiful but we loved the action. We were surprised since girls get attracted towards romantic cinema. Out action is more poetry in motion.”

The actor ended by saying that Rocky Handsome is a credible film.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/films-and-cricket-can-co-exist-says-john-abraham-whose-rocky-handsome-is-releasing-during-t20-matches5206Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/john-nishikant480.jpg?w=450Films and cricket can co-exist, says John Abraham whose Rocky Handsome is releasing during T20 matches Written by Dimpal Bajwa | New Delhi | Updated: March 22, 2016 10:13 am John Abraham was in the capital for the promotions of his upcoming movie Rocky Handsome where he talked about the jokes cracked by actor Riteish Deshmukh that took a dig at him. (Source: APH Images)

John Abraham was in the capital for the promotions of his upcoming movie Rocky Handsome where he talked about the jokes cracked by actor Riteish Deshmukh that took a dig at him.

Recently at an award function Riteish had claimed that John Abraham can never learn acting, even in the next 10-15 years. The actor, who is rarely seen at the award shows, called awards circus ads and that he refrains from going to such places. (Read: John Abraham does not consider himself ‘handsome’)

When asked to comment on this, John said, “I don’t go for award functions, they are circus ads. So, I don’t take awards seriously. Riteish is a friend and I think that people crack jokes there so I take it in good spirits. He is a good guy and I don’t take such things seriously.” (Also read: John Abraham calls Akshay Kumar his ‘guruji’)

John seemed to have taken the jokes cracked on him in a positive way. The actor has worked with Riteish in Housefull 2.

The actor, who has a passion for motorcycles hasn’t been seen riding bikes for quiet some time now. When asked if he would do some movie based on bikes, he said, “I would like to do a film on motorcycling because in today’s time motorcycles are used only as props. So, I want to get bikes back as a purest thing. It is really sad.”

John’s Rocky Handsome, directed by Nishikant Kamat will release on March 25.

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]]>https://newsvilla.in/heres-how-john-abraham-reacted-to-the-joke-riteish-deshmukh-cracked-at-him-publicly5208Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/johnabraham480.jpg?w=450Here’s how John Abraham reacted to the joke Riteish Deshmukh cracked at him publicly Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali says he would love to playback for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali says he would love to playback for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Ali shared the platform with Big B at the opening ceremony of the World Twenty20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan. While the former performed his country’s national anthem, Amitabh sang the Indian national anthem.

However, Ali’s performance was marred by technical glitches.

Asked about his experience of sharing the frame with Big B, Ali said: “It was a great moment. But it could have been better if that sound problem wouldn’t have been there. I wasn’t nervous but my entire energy and focus was that it should happen nicely.”

If given a chance, would he like to playback for the “Piku” actor?

“I would love to. I would simply love to do that,” said the “Mitwa” singer.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/shafqat-amanat-ali-would-love-to-sing-for-amitabh-bachchan5210Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/amitabh-shafqat-480.jpg?w=450Shafqat Amanat Ali would love to sing for Amitabh Bachchan

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By: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 21, 2016 9:38 pm

“Girls” creator and star Lena Dunham is back on her feet just three weeks after undergoing emergency surgery.

“Girls” creator and star Lena Dunham is back on her feet just three weeks after undergoing emergency surgery.

Dunham, 29, was hospitalised on March 5 after suffering a ruptured ovarian cyst as part of her ongoing battle with chronic gynaecological condition endometriosis.

She was treated and released to continue her recovery at home on March 7.

Dunham has now assured fans she was firmly on the mend as she stepped out to run errands in Los Angeles.

The star was photographed out and about in a red skirt and a T-shirt.

At the time of her hospital discharge, she reached out to fans on Instagram to thank them for their support.

“Thank you so much for the love. I’m safely out of the hospital and recuperating. Your well wishes mean the world. I can’t wait to be up and active, and to show my thanks,” she said.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/lena-dunham-steps-out-for-first-time-since-hospitalisation5212Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/lena-dunham-4801.jpg?w=450Lena Dunham steps out for first time since hospitalisationBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 21, 2016 9:35 pm Stars of the highly anticipated “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” including Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck showed for the movie’s premiere, along with several celebrities like Will Smith and “Glee” alum Matthew Morrison.

Stars of the highly anticipated “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” including Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck showed for the movie’s premiere, along with several celebrities like Will Smith and “Glee” alum Matthew Morrison.

Other cast members Gal Gadot, Diane Lane, Holly Hunter, Jesse Eisenberg and Amy Adams were also in attendance at the event at Radio City Music Hall in New York, reported Variety.

Affleck and Cavill put aside their on-screen rivalry to show bromance while posing together on the black carpet. The former looked dapper in a dark green suit and the latter opted for a three-piece suit.

They were also joined by director Zack Snyder in a group picture.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Harry Lennix and Tao Okamoto were among other cast members supporting the premiere.

The night also saw presence of “Gotham” stars Erin Richards, David Mazouz, Camren Bicondova, Robin Lord Taylor and Sean Pertwee, among many others.

In “Batman v Superman”, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.

And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

The action superhero movie will open in theaters on March 25.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/batman-v-superman-ny-premiere-attracts-hollywood-a-listers5215Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/batman-v-superman480.jpg?w=450‘Batman v Superman’ NY premiere attracts Hollywood A-listers

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London Published:Mar 21, 2016, 21:32

By: PTI | London | Published:March 21, 2016 9:32 pm

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” came out as a big winner at 2016 Jameson Empire Awards with five wins including best sci-fi/fantasy, best visual effects and best director for JJ Abrams.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” came out as a big winner at 2016 Jameson Empire Awards with five wins including best sci-fi/fantasy, best visual effects and best director for JJ Abrams.

Leonardo Di Caprio-starrer “The Revenant” won the best film award at the ceremony held here.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” lead stars Daisy Ridley and John Boyega each won an honour for the best newcomer.

Ridley said in her acceptance speech that it was “an amazing time to be a woman in film” while Boyega said it had no benefit to complain about the lack of roles for black and minority ethnic actors.

Also a big winner this year was “Mad Max: Fury Road” which took home a total of four wins.

The action film starring Charlize Theron was recognized for best make-up, best costumes, best soundtrack and best production sesign.

Matt Damon picked up the best actor award for “The Martian” and he was on hand to accept the trophy.

His “Bourne” director Paul Greengrass handed him the award and the actor was delighted because he didn’t know that the filmmaker would be there.

The ceremony was hosted by writer and comedian David Walliams.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/star-wars-leads-empire-awards-2016-winner-list5217Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/star-wars480.jpg?w=450‘Star Wars’ leads Empire Awards 2016 winner listBy: PTI | Chennai | Published:March 21, 2016 9:29 pm “He was recently hospitalised for breathing problems. He passed away this morning in our house,” Anandan’s son ‘Diamond’ Babu said.

Anandan, ace film historian and legendary photo journalist of south Indian cinema, passed away here today after brief illness, his family said.

Anandan was 90 and passed away at his residence here this morning, they said.

“He was recently hospitalised for breathing problems. He passed away this morning in our house,” Anandan’s son ‘Diamond’ Babu told PTI.

Anandan is survived by wife, two sons and two daughters. The cremation would be held tomorrow, he said.

Hailed as a “walking encyclopedia of South Indian Cinema,” he meticulously chronicled Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies starting from the 1930s alongside stills from movies. Even today photographs from top films till the 1980’s will be credited to Anandan.

Born on January 1, 1926, he came to be known as ‘Film News’ Anandan ever since he began working for a film magazine with that name in 1954 as a photo journalist.

Anandan had also worked for the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce as a reporter collecting information of all southern films for them.

With film production of non-Tamil movies shifting outside of Chennai in the 1980’s, he confined himself to chronicling Tamil cinema since then.

He was also the first formal Public Relations Officer for any Indian film. In 1958, he was appointed the PRO for MGR-starrer Tamil movie “Nadodi Mannan.”

He then went on to work as PRO for movies in all the four South Indian languages in a career spanning over 60 years. He had also worked as PRO for actors including MGR, and Sivaji Ganesan.

Even today, his reference book, “Tamil Thiraipada Varalaru,” (History of Tamil Films) is a ready reckoner for entertainment journalists and anyone else interested in knowing information related to movies of the non-internet era.

Condoling his death, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said, “I am deeply grieved to learn the demise of Anandan hailed as the historian of Tamil cinema and a walking library.”

She said he had chronicled all the information and photographs related to the world of cinema in his long career.

“He passionately took up the work,” she said, andadded how he went on to bag several awards including the Kala Peetam, Kalichelvam and Kalaimamani.

]]>https://newsvilla.in/south-indian-cinema-historian-anandan-passes-away5219Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/anandan-480.jpg?w=450South Indian cinema historian Anandan passes away Pop sensation Justin Bieber surprised fans when he shared a new throwback picture of ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

Pop sensation Justin Bieber surprised fans when he shared a new throwback picture of ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

While he first posted without any caption, the Grammy winner later added “feels” to the photo that received close to 350,000 likes in less than 15 minutes.

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The post comes just a couple of months after Gomez declined to talk about her ex in an interview. In fact, she made it sound like she does not want to talk about the relationship anytime soon.

Back in December, the “Baby” singer shared more than a couple of throwback photos with Gomez including a vacation picture from August 2014.

He later told his followers that it was “just a throwback…”

]]>https://newsvilla.in/justin-bieber-shares-throwback-photo-kissing-selena-gomez5221Super Admin Panelhttp://images.indianexpress.com/2016/03/bieber-selena-480.jpg?w=450Justin Bieber shares throwback photo kissing Selena GomezBy: PTI | Los Angeles | Published:March 21, 2016 9:13 pm One Direction star Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner have become victims of a photo hack.

One Direction star Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner have become victims of a photo hack.

The former couple’s private St Bart’s vacation pics leaked online after the One Direction singer’s mother Anne Cox’s iCloud account was hacked by a fan, reported Us magazine.

More than two dozen photos were obtained and posted on the Internet, causing the unauthorized leak to trend on Twitter as “Anne’s iCloud”, reported Us magazine.

In the intimate shots, Styles, 22, and Jenner, 20, are pictured cozying up on a yacht in their swimsuits over New Year’s weekend.

Several of the pictures also show the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star, who rocked a barely there black bikini, sitting on the entertainer’s lap.

Another image shows the adorable pair out to dinner together, as the singer jokingly flips off the camera.

Shortly after the hack, Cox, 48, deleted her Twitter and Instagram accounts as fans continued to share the personal snaps from her account.

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Actor Tyler Perry has broken his silence on the Oprah Winfrey feud rumours.

The 46-year-old actor said his alleged brawl with the media mogul was false, reported Ace Showbiz.

“It’s completely false. Nothing is accurate in the article except for my and Oprah’s names,” he said.

Perry took to Twitter to share a group photo of him and Winfrey among other cast and crew in his studio.

“This picture was taken last week as Oprah came down to celebrate with me and the cast and crew!!!”

He then retweeted a posting by Gayle King who also debunked the feud rumors.

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