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  • I've always believed in being a marathon runner: Anil Kapoor

    Sep 20, 2019

    Mumbai, Sep 20: Anil Kapoor believes he has managed to stay relevant in his 40-year-long journey in the film industry because he has never been afraid to take risks. The actor said he has dived into things that other people considered disastrous to the benefit of his career. "The most important thing is I am ready to fail. That's the biggest lesson that I have learnt, that I am ready to fail, I am ready to make a fool of myself.

  • First Jammu International Film Festival to start from Sept 26, will screen 37 short films

    Sep 20, 2019

    Jammu, Sep 20: Thirty seven short films and documentaries from 11 countries will be screened at the inaugural edition of Jammu International Film Festival, starting from September 26 here. "The first ever international film festival in Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, will commence from September 26", said writer-producer and festival director Rakesh Roshan Bhat.

  • Irrfan's 'Angrezi Medium' to release on March 20, 2020

    Sep 19, 2019

    Mumbai, Sep 19: Irrfan Khan's much-awaited film "Angrezi Medium" will hit the theatres on March 20 next year. The film, directed by Homi Adajania, also features Kareena Kapoor Khan and Radhika Madan. Producer Dinesh Vijan announced the release date of the movie on Thursday. "Angrezi Medium" is a sequel to 2017 film "Hindi Medium".

  • Did '83' as families of athletes are not given enough credit: Deepika Padukone

    Sep 19, 2019

    Mumbai, Sep 19: Actor Deepika Padukone says she gave her nod to Kabir Khan's "83" as she believes the contribution of the family or the spouse of a sportsperson is not recognised. Deepika will essay the role of Romi Dev, wife to cricketing legend Kapil Dev, to be played by her real-life husband, actor Ranveer Singh. This will be the duo's fourth collaboration after 2018's "Padmaavat". "Kabir thought of me for the film.

  • Documentary film based on life of Uttarakhand farmer nominated for Oscars

    Sep 18, 2019

    Dehradun, Sep 17: Moti Bagh, a documentary film based on the struggle of a farmer in a remote Himalayan village, has been nominated for the Oscars, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Tuesday. The chief minister congratulated the director, Nirmal Chander Dandriyal, and said the film is based on the life of Vidyadutt, a farmer living in the state's Pauri Garhwal region.

  • 'Andhadhun' dominates IIFA Rocks with four wins

    Sep 17, 2019

    Mumbai, Sep 17: Sriram Raghavan's National Award-winning thriller "Andhadhun" bagged four awards, including screenplay and editing, in the technical category at the 20th edition of IIFA. The ceremony, IIFA Rocks, was held on Monday and celebrated the best of Bollywood with the felicitation of winners in the Technical categories.

  • Important to keep the realness alive, says Sonakshi Sinha

    Sep 14, 2019

    Mumbai, Sep 14 Sonakshi Sinha believes it is essential for celebrities to present their real self as people look up to them. Sonakshi says she does not believe in presenting a facade when she is out or interacting with people as being fake does not take anyone anywhere. "It is very important to stay real especially when you are in a position to influence people. It is very important to keep the realness alive.

  • Canadian PM Justin Trudeau sends best wishes to Asha Bhosle on her birthday

    Sep 09, 2019

    Mumbai, Sep 9: Music icon Asha Bhosle turned 86 on Sunday and the veteran singer had a special birthday message from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau sent a signed birthday note to Bhosle which read: "It is a great pleasure to send you best wishes and warmest congratulations on the occasion of your eighty-fifth birthday.

  • Natrang to stage its internationally acclaimed play Ghumayee on Sep 8th

    Sep 05, 2019

    Jammu, Sept 05: Natrang Jammu is going to present the grand show of the internationally acclaimed Dogri play ‘Ghumayee’ on Sunday 8th of September at 6 pm at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. Written and directed by Balwant Thakur, this globally renowned play has the honor of being selected to be presented in Shreshtha Bharat (Best of India) Sanskriti Samagam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu for its presentation on 13th of September, 2019.

  • Vivek Oberoi to produce film on Balakot air strikes

    Aug 23, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 23: After portraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic, Vivek Oberoi says he is set to present the true story of the Indian Air Force's airstrikes on terror camps in Balakot in a trilingual film.

  • Diana Penty to start shooting for Shiddat in September

    Aug 23, 2019

    Mumbai, Aug 23: Diana Penty on Friday said she will start work on her new project, "Shiddat" next month. The actor is looking forward to working with Maddock Films, the production house that was behind her Bollywood debut, "Cocktail". "I'll start shooting for 'Shiddat' next month. It's a film with Maddock. I started my career with the same production house that backed 'Cocktail'.

  • 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.

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