Category: ENTERTAINMENT

India is working towards making it easier for foreign film units to shoot in the country not only by overhauling clearance-granting mechanisms, but also by providing incentives like tax refunds and subsidies to international movie projects.This was revealed by Amit Khare, the information and broadcasting secretary, during the opening function of the India Pavilion at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.”We are in the process of talking to film industry players here, especially those based in France, to take this new initiative forward,” Khare said. “The Indian government is keen to do…

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Bobby Deol is making his debut on the digital platform with Shah Rukh Khan-produced Netflix original “Class of 83″ and the actor says the superstar never compromises on quality.Bobby said he is looking forward to the project.”I have been in the industry for a long time and I have known Shah Rukh for years. He is a great guy and I am happy he is producing the project. He himself is very dedicated to his work and being part of his production is amazing as he makes sure no stone…

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Irrfan Khan, who is currently shooting for a film after a year-long break following his neuroendocrine tumour diagnosis, says he is on the road to recovery but still needs space to heal.The 52-year-old actor received treatment in a London hospital and returned to the country early this year. In a statement, addressed to his “friends in the media”, the actor said he has been getting requests to share his story but needs more time to process it.”Last few months have been on a road to recovery a period to heal…

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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has thanked Union minister Kiren Rijiju for coming out in his support following a controversy over his citizenship.The actor, who recently made headlines for his “candid and completely non political” chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was the subject of intense speculation about his citizenship after he did not vote in Mumbai on April 29 in the fourth round of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls.On May 3, in a statement on his official Twitter handle, the 51-year-old actor said he had never hidden or denied that…

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Top Australian DJ Adam Sky has died in an accident while vacationing in Bali, Indonesia. The 42-year-old music producer was severely injured while trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple injuries. The news of his demise was shared on his official Facebook page. “It is with great regret that we can confirm Adam Neat was involved in a fatal accident while trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple fractures in Bali on Saturday May 4, 2019. “Relatives and friends of Adam are travelling to Bali today and handling all…

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Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is proud that in his journey of more than 20 years, he has stuck to his movie making conviction, never succumbing to mainstream pressure.Nagesh made his directorial debut in 1998 with “Hyderabad Blues” and has since helmed critically acclaimed films like “Rockford”, “Dor”, “Iqbal” and “Dhanak”.The director-actor describes his journey as a a good run with “superb high and god-awful lows.” “To be around for 22 years isn’t a big deal. There are lots of directors like that. But if I am still doing my own thing after…

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Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards says even though social media platforms give celebrities an opportunity to connect with their fans, it can “mess up” with one’s mind. The 25-year-old singer, who has been vocal about her battle with anxiety, said she finds it hard to differentiate between real and fake posts on social media. “Social media can be so crap because on the one hand, it’s the best thing ever. We can go online every day, talk to our fans, be really close, have this connection with them… On the other hand,…

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The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday announced that the film will be released countrywide on May 24, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are declared.The film, titled ‘PM Narendra Modi’, was earlier set to release on April 11 but was banned by the Election Commission.In its order last month, the EC had banned the screening of film during the poll period, saying any such film that subserves purpose of any political entity or individual should not be displayed in the…

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui does not regret starring in biographical drama “Thackeray” as the actor says he has made a conscious decision to keep experimenting with unconventional parts.The film, based on the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the political party Shiv Sena, was a major commercial and critical failure. Before its theatrical debut on January 25 this year, “Thackeray” was labelled as a “propaganda” film in the wake of its release ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Despite criticism, Nawazuddin said he is “proud” to be a part of the film.”I…

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Actor Charlize Theron says she used to feel like a “loser” after watching romantic comedies as she never witnessed a happy ending in real lif.According to The Independent, the 43-year-old actor, who stars alongside Seth Rogen in Jonathan Levine-directed “Long Shot”, told Press Association that she wanted to feature in romantic comedy which has a realistic and modern take on relationships. “I just wanted to make sure that we all agreed that we wanted to make a film that would have two characters that felt modern and felt at times…

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