Category: ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating the first anniversary of his National Award-winning film “Andhadhun”, Ayushmann Khurrana on Saturday said the movie pushed him to “challenge his inhibitions”.The 35-year-old actor, who played a pianist in the Sriram Raghavan-directed movie, said the film shaped him as an actor.”As an artist, I’m a constant learner of the craft of acting. I’m always looking out for films that make me better, that challenge my thinking, my beliefs and opens me up to absorb new things. ‘Andhadhun’ has truly been one such film that has shaped me as an…

Read More

The very last play to be written by the late Girish Karnad is staging its first set of shows in Bengaluru this week. “Crossing to Talikota” is set in the Vijayanagar empire of the 16th century and follows the fate of Aliya Ramaraya – in keeping with the late playwright’s fascination with historical and mythological themes. The costume drama set is in keeping with the historical and mythological themes Girish Karnad loved so much. The play is directed by Arjun Sajnani, who has worked on Girish Karnad’s plays earlier as…

Read More

As a leading man graduating to mature character-driven roles, Sanjay Kapoor says he is in a happier and securer place in his second Bollywood innings.Kapoor, who was recently seen in films like “Mission Mangal” and “Lust Stories”, said he is grateful to the filmmakers for casting him in “diverse” roles.”You can’t be a hero all your life. Everyone has to go through this transition phase where you have to do character roles. The idea is your role should have an impact, it should be pivotal to the story,” the actor…

Read More

Ali Fazal has started preparing for his next Hollywood project, the big screen adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile”, in which he stars along with Gal Gadot. The film is a follow-up to 20th Century Fox’s 2017 blockbuster “Murder on the Orient Express”, also an adaptation of Christie’s novel of the same name. Kenneth Branagh, who helmed the first part, will return to the director’s chair and reprise his role of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.The actor, who is currently in London ahead of the film’s shoot commencement, said…

Read More

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese will be honoured with the Visual Effects Society’s Lifetime Achievement award. The director will receive the honour at the 18th annual VES Awards on January 29, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton. “Martin Scorsese is one of the most influential filmmakers in modern history and has made an indelible mark on filmed entertainment. “His intuitive vision and fiercely innovative direction has given rise to a new era of storytelling and has made a profound impact on future generations of filmmakers. Martin has given us a rich body…

Read More

Superstar Salman Khan says he will definitely come with a movie during Eid next year after his collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “In-shaa-allah” got shelved.After it was announced that “In-shaa-allah”– scheduled to release on Eid 2020–won’t be going on floors, Salman had posted a cryptic tweet, writing “Itna mat sochna mere baare mein, dil mein aata hoon.. aur Eid pe bhi,” alluding to a possible film release.When asked about it, Salman told reporters, “A film will definitely come on Eid. First, it (Dabangg 3) will come on December 20, then…

Read More

“Made in China” director Mihil Musale is impressed with his lead star Rajkummar Rao’s physical transformation that required the actor to put on eight kgs of weight. “I really don’t know how he did it. And that too, in such a short time span. That’s his secret and that’s honestly the magic of a performer as incredible as Raj. I think he’s spoiled me for life as this was my first Hindi film and I was fortunate enough to work with possibly the most collaborative artist,” Mikhil said in a…

Read More

Deepika Padukone says the conversation around mental health awareness may have opened up a lot in recent years but there is still a long way to go.The actor, who is the founder of The Live Love Laugh Foundation, was in the capital for the initiative’s inaugural ‘Lecture Series’ to discuss the stigma surrounding mental health.”As far as the conversation around the causes of mental health is concerned, I think we’ve come a long way. But we certainly have a long way to go in terms of creating more awareness…”I think…

Read More

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. Being fake doesn’t take you anywhere in life.”The real me is a direct connect between me and fans, I like…

Read More

HBO is moving ahead with yet another prequel show to its smash-hit series “Game of Thrones”.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network is nearing a pilot commitment for a prequel series based on Geroge RR Martin’s “Fire & Blood”, a companion book to the author’s “Song of Fire and Ice” saga.The pilot of the new prequel is set 300 years before the events of the flagship series that tracks the beginnings and the end of House Targaryen.Writer Ryan Condal of “Colony” fame will pen the script in collaboration with Martin.HBO…

Read More