Category: ENTERTAINMENT

On his 52nd birthday, superstar Akshay Kumar announced his new project, a biopic on Samrat Prithiviraj Chauhan. Titled “Prithviraj”, the movie will be directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Chandraparaksh Dwivedi. Yash Raj Films is producing the project. Akshay said playing “one of the most fearless and courageous kings of India, Prithviraj Chauhan” is an honour for him. “As a nation, we should always celebrate our heroes and immortalize what they did to propagate the values that Indians lived by. Prithviraj is our attempt to bring to light his valour and daredevilry.…

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Embattled filmmaker Woody Allen says he does not regret his 2018 statement where he had claimed that he should be the poster boy of #MeToo movement.In an interview with French outlet France 24, Allen reiterated that in his over 60 years long career, he has never been accused of inappropriate behaviour by the female actors and he has always treated them at par with their male counterparts.”I should be (poster boy #MeToo movement)… I’ve worked with hundreds of actresses, not one of them has ever complained about me; not a…

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Superstar Salman Khan says it has taken him nearly 30 years to get the fans’ love and respect and now he would work hard to live up to their expectations.Speaking at the press conference of NEXA IIFA Awards 2019, Salman said he established a special bond with the audiences after his 1989 film “Maine Pyar Kiya” and has maintained it till date.”It’s taken me about 30 years. From ‘Sallu’ and ‘Salle’ to ‘Bhai’ and ‘Bhaijaan.’ It has taken me a long time to achieve that. I am very happy with…

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Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to launch newcomer Lakshya in Bollywood with his upcoming production “Dostana 2”. Lakshya joins Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor in the much-awaited sequel to 2008 blockbuster “Dostana”.The actor has inked a four-film contract with Karan’s Dharma Productions, which includes movies and digital projects.Before bagging the film, Lakshya, who has previously appeared in TV shows, went through a rigorous selection process which included auditions and photoshoots.”We believe in introducing new talent to the film fraternity. We are proud to have introduced over 20 first-time filmmakers and…

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Actor Kristen Stewart has revealed that she once told if she hides her sexuality she might get an opportunity to star in a Marvel film. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 29-year-old actor opened up about the discrimination she faced in the film industry due to her sexuality.”I’ve fully been told, ‘If you just like do yourself a favour and don’t go out holding your girlfriend’s hand in public, you might get a Marvel movie,’. I don’t want to work with people like that,” Stewart said. The “Twilight” star became open…

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Roman Polanski says his bad days in Hollywood started with the murder of his wife Sharon Tate as he believes that many in the media thought that he was the one responsible for the tragedy.Polanski, who is wanted in the US after fleeing the country decades ago to avoid jail in a case related to having sex with a minor, is currently in the news over the inclusion of his upcoming film “An Officer and a Spy” in the competition line-up of the 2019 Venice Film Festival. According to Deadline, the…

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Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has praised the Mumbai civic body for keeping the city clean and suggested hefty fine for beach litterbugs. Balan on Tuesday attended a special screening of her movie “Mission Mangal” in Dadar which was organised by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi. Civic officials, employees and their family members attended the screening and also interacted with the actress. “BMC people are doing a wonderful job to keep Mumbai clean by dedicating their life to serve people. Though we have some challenges and shortcomings still we…

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Boman Irani has joined the ensemble cast of filmmaker Kabir Khan’s next “83”, which features Ranveer Singh as Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev.The film will chronicle India’s win under Kapil’s captainship, when the team defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy in 1983. Irani will essay the role of former opening batsman and wicket-keeper, Farokh Engineer, who was one of the commentators at the 1983 World Cup. “He was the only Indian commentator during the 1983 World Cup. His story, along with co-commentator Brian Johnston’s, runs…

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Ayushmann Khurrana, who recently won the National Film Award for best actor, says the recognition is an assurance that he is treading the right path by taking up slightly radical scripts that other artistes think twice before accepting.In 2018, Ayushmann had back-to-back successes with “Andhadhun” and “Badhaai Ho!”, which he followed up this year with “Article 15”. He is now looking forward to the release of “Dream Girl”. The actor said it is a responsibility to maintain a certain benchmark, which was established with his film debut “Vicky Donor” (2012). Then came…

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Despite all its controversies “13 Reasons Why” has managed to resonate with the audience and actor Christian Navarro believes empowering young people has been one of the major achievements of the Netflix Original series.”13 Reasons Why” was recently renewed for its fourth and final season and the actor said the show’s legacy will have a “lasting” effect on the viewers.”What we’ve tried to do for the last four years and what I believe we are successful at doing is empowering young people, people of all ages to ask questions, communicate…

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