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  • Priyanka Chopra's views on Kashmir is of an Indian: Javed Akhtar

    Aug 22, 2019

    Kolkata, Aug 22: Eminent lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar have said being an Indian citizen, the views of actor Priyanka Chopra supporting the Centre's recent decision on Kashmir will "obviously be an Indian point of view". Akhtar was commenting on a Pakistani minister's demand for the removal of Chopra as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace, accusing her of supporting the Indian government's decision on Kashmir.

  • Never entertained the thought of failure: Naseeruddin Shah

    Aug 16, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 16 When Naseeruddin Shah was young and starting out his career, the actor was prepared for "a long hard struggle", aware of the odds he was against but hopeful for a fruitful payoff. The actor made a name for himself in what was referred to as the 'parallel cinema' in the 70s and 80s, headlining off-beat films and collaborating with mostly young and new directors.

  • I was told not to do TV: Bachchan

    Aug 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 13: Amitabh Bachchan has become synonymous with "Kaun Banega Crorepati" for nearly two decades but the megastar says he was advised to not do TV when he started out. Bachchan says his arrival on TV, as the first superstar to host a show, was more coincidental than intentional. "It was just a coincidence. The channel came about with this idea.

  • Isabelle Kaif to make Bollywood debut with Aayush Sharma's 'Kwath'

    Aug 03, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 3: Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle is set to make her Bollywood debut with "Kwatha", opposite Aayush Sharma. Aayush, who made his Bollywood debut last year with Salman Khan-produced "LoveYatri", will be playing an army officer in the film. Isabelle has undergone training for four years at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. She made her acting debut with "Dr.

  • Learnt valuable lessons from debut film's failure: Shashank Khaitan

    Aug 02, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 2: Shashank Khaitan maybe one of the most successful directors with the success of "Dhadak" and "Dulhania" franchise but the filmmaker says his debut film is yet to see the light of the day and cost him a lot of money. Khaitan's breakthrough came with 2014 release "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania" but right after the film school, he had directed a film titled "Sherwani Kaha Hai?" in 2011, which remains unreleased.

  • Was scared to play Guruji in 'Sacred Games 2': Pankaj Tripathi

    Aug 01, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 1: In his career of over 15 years, Pankaj Tripathi has played many challenging parts but the character of mysterious Guruji in the second season of "Sacred Games" got the actor "scared". Guruji will play a pivotal role in unfolding a chain of events that shape the highly anticipated season two of the Netflix India Original, which was shot in India and overseas.

  • Actor Dia Mirza, husband Sahil Sangha announce separation

    Aug 01, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 1: Actor Dia Mirza on Thursday announced that she and husband Sahil Sangha were separating after being together for 11 years. In a joint statement that Mirza and Sangha shared on their social media accounts, the former couple said they "remain friends" and will continue to be there for each other. Mirza, 37, and Sangha, 39, dated for a while before tying the knot in 2014.

  • Taapsee lived with real life 'revolver dadis' before shooting 'Saand Ki Aankh'

    Jul 31, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 31: Actor Taapsee Pannu has revealed that she spent time with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, subjects of her upcoming "Saand Ki Aankh", to get into the skin of her character. "Saand Ki Aankh" follows the inspiring story of the world's oldest sharpshotters, Chandro and Prakashi fondly known as the "Revolver Dadis".

  • Shabana Azmi joins 'Sheer Qorma' cast

    Jul 30, 2019

    Los Angeles, Jul 30: Veteran actor Shabana Azmi is the latest addition to the cast of Faraz Ansari's upcoming directorial venture "Sheer Qorma". The movie features Swara Bhasker and Divya Dutta in the lead.

  • I am platform agnostic now: Saif Ali Khan

    Jul 29, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 29: Saif Ali Khan is excited for the sophomore season of Netflix India Original "Sacred Games" and the actor says the cleverest thing he has done in his career is making a foray into the digital world. The actor will reprise his part of cop Sartaj Singh in season two of "Sacred Games", which follows his chase for the truth behind gangster Ganesh Gaitonde's (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) warning to save the city.

  • Difficult tall order to match up to: Ghaywan on taking over reins from Motwane for "Sacred Games 2"

    Jul 29, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 29: National Award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan is making his debut on the web with season two of Netflix's "Sacred Games" and he says it was a challenge for him to direct the popular series. He returns to direction after his 2015 debut film "Masaan" that received wide acclaim from critics and audiences alike across the globe. "I was wallowing that when I should direct my second film. And this happened.

  • Akshay Kumar releases quircky first look of 'Bachchan Pandey'

    Jul 26, 2019

    New Delhi, Jul 26: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Friday released his first look from his upcoming movie "Bachchan Pandey". Akshay shared the poster of the film on Twitter. The movie is directed by Farhad Samji and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The first look of the film was also shared by production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment on the microblogging site.

  • One must experiment irrespective of personal style: Kriti Sanon

    Jul 26, 2019

    New Delhi, Jul 26: Kriti Sanon says even though she is 'moody dresser' she believes in being open to new choices. Kriti, who turned showstopper for designer duo Shyamal & Bhumika at FDCI India Couture Week (ICW) 2019 on Thursday, said, for her, comfort is key. "I'm very moody.

  • Netflix introduces cheaper mobile only plan at Rs 199 for Indian Users

    Jul 24, 2019

    Video streaming service giant Netflix announced a cheaper subscription exclusively for the Indian market at a subscription fee of Rs 199 per month at a New Delhi event today. This makes it one of the most affordable plans and notably will restrict usage to just one mobile device or tablet device and offer SD or standard definition resolution (480p).

  • Hero has no gender: Taapsee Pannu

    Jul 24, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 24: In an industry where a male actor is called a hero, Taapsee Pannu says her aim is to break this gender-based stereotype and she plans to do so slowly and steadily. The 31-year-old actor believes the acceptance for female-centric films from both the industry and audience can help bridge the gap between male and female actors being successful at the box office. "I feel hero has no gender and I am trying to prove that.

  • 'The Sky is Pink' is deeply personal: director Shonali on film's TIFF world premiere

    Jul 24, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 24: Shonali Bose's "The Sky is Pink" will have its world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the director on Wednesday said the film is extremely special to her. Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtar, the film is said to be the only Asian film to be selected for a Gala premiere in 2019. "'The Sky Is Pink' is a deeply personal and incredibly special film for me.

  • Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia team up for action film 'Nikamma

    Jul 22, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 22: "Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota" actor Abhimanyu Dassani is set to star in action entertainer "Nikamma" with social media sensation Shirley Setia, the makers announced on Monday. The film, which is Shirley's Bollywood debut, will be helmed by "Heropanti" director Sabbir Khan. The filmmaker said he is excited to be a part of the project, which he is co-producing with Sony Pictures International Productions.

  • Aparshakti Khurrana joins 'Pati, Patni Aur Woh' remake

    Jul 20, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 20: Aparshakti Khurana will be seen playing a pivotal role in the upcoming remake of "Pati, Patni Aur Woh". The actor, who has been lauded for his performance in "Luka Chuppi", "Stree" and "Dangal", has been signed on to play an important role in Mudassar Aziz-directed movie. The movies feature Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya Pandey in lead roles.

  • 'Marjaavaan' and 'War' different films: Tara Sutaria on clash

    Jul 19, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 19: Tara Sutaria's upcoming film "Marjaavaan" with Sidharth Malhotra will clash with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's "War" on October 2 but the actor is not worried as she believes both films are different. Tara made her acting debut in Bollywood with Karan Johar's home production "Student of the Year 2". The film also featured Tiger and Ananya Pandey.

  • Aaun Aan Shinda' poster, trailor released with fanfare

    Jul 18, 2019

    Jammu, July 18: The much awaited high-profile trailor and poster of Dogri film " Aun aan Shinda ' was released here today at KC PVR cinema with great fanfare among the glitterati of film and theatre personalities present on the occasion. The film which is expected for its scheduled release in September contains the subject re-livened in a fictional way based on the gang wars of mid 80s in Jammu that had taken the whole region with storm.

  • Kalki Koechlin to feature in psychological thriller web series 'Bhram'

    Jul 17, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 16: Kalki Koechlin is set to feature in the psychological thriller "Bhram", a web series from ZEE5. "Bhram" revolves around a novelist (Kalki) with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how she goes through a range of emotions while pursuing a story. "'Bhram' is an intriguing story and the character I essay is really complex. I heard the script and then kept thinking about it for days.

  • Netflix announces five India Originals, SRK, Anushka to produce

    Jul 16, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 16: Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday unveiled their new slate of Original series with superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma attached as producers on two different projects. According to Netflix, Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment will produce zombie horror "Betaal", while Anushka and Karnesh Sharma's Clean Slate Films will serve as executive producers on "Mai".

  • Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff-starrer titled 'War', to release on Oct 2

    Jul 15, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 15: Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's upcoming action film is titled "War" and the movie will hit the screens on October 2, the makers announced Monday. Backed by Yash Raj Films, the film featuring the duo will be helmed by Siddharth Anand, who has worked with Hrithik in "Bang Bang".

  • Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao to reunite for 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'

    Jul 15, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 15: "Badhaai Ho!" co-stars Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao are set to team up for "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan", the makers of the film announced on Monday. The movie, which also reunites the duo with Ayushmann Khurrana, will present Gupta and Rao in a completely different avatar. "With 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', we chose to explore a novel subject in an unusually unexpected setting.

  • Saw poetic justice in 'Jabariya Jodi': director Prashant Singh

    Jul 13, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 12: There is some "poetic justice" in the practice of groom kidnappings in parts of Bihar, says Prashant Singh, who is exploring the topic in a quirky way through his debut film "Jabariya Jodi". Singh said the practice exists because of the dowry system. "Our film is based on some true incidents of groom kidnappings in Bihar, where the groom is kidnapped to avoid dowry.

  • Priyanka Chopra the only ''desi girl'', no one can take her place: Parineeti

    Jul 12, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 12: Actor Parineeti Chopra says she would never try to compete for the title of 'desi girl' in Bollywood as it belongs to her sister Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka has been called 'desi girl' ever since she featured in the chartbuster song of the same name in "Dostana" At the song launch of her next "Jabariya Jodi", set in Bihar, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti was praised for her "desi avtar.

  • Sonu Sood to play Arjun in Kannada film 'Kurukshetra'

    Jul 11, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 11: Sonu Sood will be playing the role of Arjun in a Kannada film titled "Kurukshetra", based on a chapter in Mahabharata. Directed by Naganna, the movie is based on the poem 'Gadhayuddha' by poet Ranna. "'Kurukshetra' is very special. It's one of the biggest films that I have done. I am playing Arjun in the film which will be dubbed in other languages as well.

  • Nitesh Tiwari, Ravi Udyawar to direct live-action 'Ramayana' trilogy

    Jul 08, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 8: Nitesh Tiwari and Ravi Udyawar are set to co-direct live-action trilogy "Ramayana", producer Madhu Mantena announced on Monday. Tiwari of "Dangal" fame and "Mom" director Udyawar are joining hands to helm the series which will be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and shot in 3D, a press release said.

  • Kangana to headline action-thriller 'Dhaakad'

    Jul 06, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 6: Actor Kangana Ranaut will feature in the upcoming project "Dhaakad", which she says will be "one of a kind female-led action film." The movie will be helmed by acclaimed ad filmmaker Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and jointly produced by Sohel Maklai Productions and Asylum Films and co-produced by Qyuki Digital Media.

  • My enemies keep exposing themselves: Kangana

    Jul 03, 2019

    Mumbai, Jul 3: Kangana Ranaut says rather than her working to expose people, it is her enemies who keep doing the job for the actor. Over the years, the actor has publicly called out prominent people from Bollywood, including Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt among others, over issues ranging from nepotism to lack of political temperament. Kangana has also been in a widely reported public spat with actor Hrithik Roshan.

  • Pb women panel seeks action against Honey Singh for 'obscene' song

    Jul 03, 2019

    Chandigarh, Jul 3: The Punjab State Women Commission has sought action against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh for allegedly using vulgar lyrics against women in a recent song. Taking suo motu cognizance, chairperson of the women panel Manisha Gulati has written to the state home secretary, Punjab Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police (Crime), recommending appropriate action against the singer.

  • Zaira Wasim announces 'disassociation' from films

    Jul 01, 2019

    Srinagar, Jun 30: National Award-winning actor Zaira Wasim on Sunday announced her "disassociation" from the field of acting, saying she was not happy with the line of work as it interfered with her faith and religion. In a detailed post on her Facebook page, which she later shared across all social media platforms, the Kashmiri-born "Dangal" fame star said she realised "though I may fit here perfectly, I do not belong here".

  • 'Article 15' screening resumes in Kanpur

    Jul 01, 2019

    Kanpur (UP), Jun 30: The screening of Bollywood film 'Article 15', which was stopped by fringe groups here on Friday, have resumed, police said on Sunday. The screening of the movie, which is based on the Badaun gang-rape incident in Uttar Pradesh and deals with caste discrimination, has started from Saturday at every cinema hall and multiplexes, said Superintendent of Police (West), Sanjiv Suman.

  • 'Mental Hai Kya' becomes 'Judgementall Hai Kya' after uproar

    Jun 29, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 29: Balaji Telefilms on Saturday said that it has decided to change the title of its upcoming feature "Mental Hai Kya" after the censor board reportedly raised objections. The Prakash Kovelamudi-directed thriller, starring Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut, has been at the receiving end for quite some time with many people calling the title derogatory and insensitive to mentally-challenged persons.

  • Title of 'Mental Hai Kya' to be changed, confirms Kangana Ranaut

    Jun 28, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 28: Kangana Ranaut has revealed that the title of her upcoming film "Mental Hai Kya" will be changed after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised objection towards it and called it "too harsh". The film reportedly has got clearance from the CBFC with almost no cuts. "There will be a mild, small change in the title of the film. Because they find it a bit too harsh. And we are more than happy to do that.

  • Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor to headline ''Dostana'' sequel

    Jun 27, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 27: Producer Karan Johar has roped in actors Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor to the play the leads in the much-awaited sequel to 2008 blockbuster "Dostana". The first film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and featuring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead, was a major box office and critical success for the producer.

  • My job is to act, not be famous: 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown

    Jun 26, 2019

    Tokyo, Jun 26: Teen stardom can be a difficult beast to handle but not for Millie Bobby Brown as she finds comfort in the company of her "Stranger Things" co-stars, who are going through a similar experience and are her best friends. Brown, 15, says it helps that she is surrounded by fellow teenagers Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin on the show. "Fame is not really something I live by.

  • Kiara Advani to star in Karan Johar-backed Netflix film 'Guilty'

    Jun 26, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 25: Actor Kiara Advani will play the lead role in Netflix's new Indian original film "Guilty", to be produced by filmmaker Karan Johar. The project will mark yet another collaboration between the actor and the producer after the 2018 film "Lust Stories", which was released by Netflix on its platform.

  • Sajid won't narrate us 'Kick 2' unless he has blockbuster script: Jacqueline

    Jun 25, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 25: Jacqueline Fernandez says filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala is consistently working on the script of "Kick 2" and would only reveal the details to her or co-star Salman Khan until it is good enough to become a blockbuster. Sajid had announced a sequel to his hit 2014 action-comedy which is bringing back the pairing of Salman and Jacqueline.

  • It's all speculation: Sonakshi on Deepa Malik biopic

    Jun 25, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 25: Actor Sonakshi Sinha has said the reports of her doing a biopic on Paralympic champion Deepa Malik are just "speculations". There were rumours that Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar are planning to make a biopic on Malik, who became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympic Games when she bagged a silver in shot put F 53 at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. "It's all speculation right now.

  • 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' to now release in India on July 4

    Jun 25, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 25: "Spider-Man: Far From Home" will now hit the theatres in India on July 4, Sony Pictures Entertainment India announced on Tuesday. The film, which was earlier scheduled to be released on July 5, will open a day early across the country in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. "Spider-Man is the most loved superhero in India.

  • Anurag Kashyap to feature in Nawazuddin's 'Bole Chudiyan'

    Jun 24, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 24: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been roped in to feature in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer romantic drama "Bole Chudiyan". The film will mark feature directorial debut of Shamas Nawab Siddiqui. "I am doing the film but that's all I know for now. This is the first time Nawaz has asked me to do anything and I trust him," Kashyap said in a statement.

  • Film with Abhishek and Rajkummar Rao not a sequel to "Life In A...Metro": Anurag Basu

    Jun 22, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 21: Anurag Basu says his next film with Abhishek Bachchan and Rajkummmar Rao is not a sequel to his 2007 romantic-drama "Life In A...Metro". The film, described as a dark comic anthology, will also feature Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Basu says other than the fact that the film will have four intersecting stories like "Life In A...Metro", the new project is entirely different.

  • Kareena Kapoor Khan to star opposite Aamir Khan in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

    Jun 22, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 22: Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan will be the leading lady opposite superstar Aamir Khan in "Laal Singh Chaddha". The film, inspired by Paramount Pictures' Tom Hanks-starrer "Forrest Gump", marks Aamir and Kareena's third collaboration after "3 Idiots" and "Talaash". "Secret Superstar" helmer Advait Chandan is directing the film, while actor Atul Kulkarni is attached as a writer.

  • 'Kabir Singh' an unusual love story: director Sandeep Reddy Vanga

    Jun 21, 2019

    Mumbai, Jun 21: With "Kabir Singh", a remake of his Telugu hit "Arjun Reddy", director Sandeep Reddy Vanga wanted to make an "unusual love story" where the lead character has a "specific way" of looking at a girl and expressing his emotions. "Kabir Singh", played by Shahid Kapoor, is the third take on the story, which was also remade in Tamil as "Adithya Varma".

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