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IFFI 2018 to Honour Sports-Centric Indian Films
As the 49th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is organising a special section for sports films, members from the film fraternity including Akshay Kumar, Chitrangada Singh, Reema Kagti and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra will attend the gala to present their sports-centric films. Among those selected from the sports section to be screened at the event are Gold, Soorma, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, 1983, Mary Kom, MSD: The Untold Story and Mary Kom.
Aiming to celebrate sports and recognise the contribution of Indian sportspersons, the sports section, which is being introduced under the Khelo India campaign, will take place at the Joggers' Park in Altinho. Apart from this, the festival will showcase 212 films from over 68 countries. Israel will be the country of focus at the gala, where there will be a retrospective section of Ingmar Bergman, marking 100 years of the filmmaker's birth.
IFFI will be held in Goa from 20-28 November.
(With inputs from IANS)
Always Wanted to Direct Sridevi: Karan Johar
In an interview on entertainment podcast Take 2 with Anupama and Rajeev, filmmaker Karan Johar said it had been his dream to direct the late actor Sridevi. "I'm her huge fan. I used to say she is the one actor I really want to direct and I would have done something with her in my writing and directorial existence. I just love her. She is one actor who updated her craft," he said.
Talking about her acting, Johar said, "She was from the 80s and 90s but when she acted in English Vinglish and even in many parts of Mom, I feel like she has watched other actors, she has imbibed a certain tonality. And a lot of actors from that generation don't do that. You know they get stuck in that 90s acting... Even though she was detached from cinema since Judai which was in 1997, she came back many moons later in 'English Vinglish' in 2012 and I was blown away by her. And I really feel like we lost a special actor. I really wish I could have directed her."
(With inputs from IANS)
First Look of Emraan Hashmi Film 'Cheat India' Revealed
Actor Emraan Hashmi has shared the first look at the poster of upcoming film Cheat India.
The film explores the nature of the education system in India and also stars Shreya Dhanwanthary. It also marks Hashmi’s first project as a producer.
Ajay Devgn Wins Best Foreign Actor Award at China Film Festival
Actor Ajay Devgn has won the award for Best Foreign Actor at the 27th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in China for his role in film Raid.
The four-day festival was held in Foshan, and wrapped up on Saturday, 10 November, with the Popular Movies Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony. The winners are selected by the audience. The fest is organised every year by CFA—China Film Association which is associated with ICFS—India China Film Society founded by Kishor Jawade.
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(With inputs from IANS)
Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar Fight Delhi Pollution During Shoot
Actors Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra, who are in the capital to shoot for their upcoming film The Sky is Pink, are battling the city's pollution levels with masks. Farhan on Monday uploaded a picture on Instagram in which both the actors can be seen wearing anti-pollution masks.
Responding to the picture, Priyanka commented: "Arre Delhi .. what has happened to you?"
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(With inputs from IANS)
Tom Hiddleston to Star in Spin-off Series Featuring Loki
Whether or not he lives in Marvel’s upcoming Avengers 4, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki is getting a new lease of life. The actor is all set to star in a spin-off series based on the God of Mischief for Disney’s new streaming video service.
Disney confirmed the news in a statement that read: “Disney+ is assembling a live-action series centred around a fan-favourite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Bob) Iger today confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki, the god of mischief, to star Tom Hiddleston.”
(With inputs from PTI)
Akshay Kumar, Badal Father-Son Summoned in Punjab Sacrilege Cases
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing police firing incidents at Behbal Kalan on sacrilege issue, has summoned former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, his son Sukhbir Singh Badal and actor Akshay Kumar.
While Parkash has been asked to appear before the SIT of Punjab Police on November 16, Sukhbir has been summoned on November 19 and Akshay has been asked to come on November 21 to the Circuit House in Amritsar. Read more here.
‘Kedarnath’ Trailer: Sara and Sushant on a Journey of Love
The much-awaited trailer of Abhishek Kapoor’s Kedarnath, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan, has just been released. The film marks the Bollywood debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan.
Kedarnath is a love story set against the backdrop of the floods that wrecked the temple town and left thousands dead in June 2013. Shot along a 14-km pilgrimage from Gauri Kund to Kedarnath - the 2,000-year-old temple of Lord Shiva - the film plays out the relationship between Mansoor and Mukku played by Sushant and Sara respectively.
Alia Bhatt and Shakun Batra in Conversation With 'Narcos' Man Eric Newman
Actor Alia Bhatt and director Shakun Batra are meeting Narcos showrunner Eric Newman for a talk in Mumbai today.
Watch the live feed of the event here.
Rakhi Sawant Loses Challenge To Wrestler
After her public spat with Tanushree Dutta on #MeToo, Rakhi Sawant is back in the news for another rather bizarre reason. She was at a Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) match in Panchkula in Haryana where she challenged a wrestler to a match. The challenge knocked her out in the ring. After that, Rakhi complained of stomach and back ache.
Akshay Denies Meeting Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who has been summoned by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing police firing on protesters in Punjab against religious sacrilege, on Monday denied meeting Dera Sacha Sauda sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
In a statement put out on social media, Akshay denied "rumours and false statements" about his involvement with Ram Rahim Singh following reports that he arranged a meeting between the godman and then Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.
"I have never ever met Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in my life, anywhere. I learnt from social media at some point that Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh resided for a while at some place in my locality Juhu in Mumbai but we never ever crossed each other's paths," Akshay said in a statement.
(With inputs from IANS)
'Kedarnath' Does Not Intend to Hurt Anyone's Sentiment, Say Makers
"Kedarnath" does not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments, the makers of the Bollywood movie said on Monday, just days after a BJP leader demanded a ban on the film accusing it of promoting 'love jihad'
At the trailer launch of "Kedarnath" here, producer Ronnie Screwvala and director Abhishek Kapoor defended the film which features Sushant Singh Rajput and marks the Bollywood debut of Sara Ali Khan, daughter of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh.
"Firstly till date, nobody has approached us with anything that we can clarify. Secondly, our onus is to get the film censored and certified by the CBFC which is the sole body to decide on the film and thirdly, we all are creative people and we are Indians first. I do not think anyone of us will hurt any sentiment," Screwvala said.
A BJP leader last week wrote a letter to the censor board chief Prasoon Joshi, bringing his attention to the setting of the film -- a tragedy that took place in 2013 at Kedarnath, a Hindu pilgrim centre -- and its narrative wherein a Muslim boy falls in love with a Hindu girl. reports IANS.
Want to Imbibe Kareena's Professionalism: Sara Ali Khan
Actor Sara Ali Khan says she is in awe of Kareena Kapoor's professionalism and going forward wants to imbibe the same.
Daughter of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, Sara says the way Kareena, who married Saif in 2012, carries herself is amazing.
"I think Kareena is extremely professional. The way she does her work, it's amazing. So I would want to imbibe her professionalism," Sara told reporters.
The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of her debut film "Kedarnath". The romantic-drama is directed by Abhishek Kapoor and features Sushant Singh Rajput as male lead, reports PTI.
Here's When Rohit Shetty's 'Simbba' Will Release
Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to confirm the release date of the much-awaited Rohit Shetty directorial, Simmba starring Ranveer Singh.
Sonali Bendre Has the Sweetest Message for Her Husband on Their Anniversary
Sonali Bendre Behl, who’s battling cancer in New York, took to social media to share several pictures of herself with husband Goldie Behl on their anniversary. She also had the sweetest message: “ As soon I began to write this... I knew instantly that I wouldn’t be able to put down in words all the emotions and thoughts that were running through my head. Husband. Companion. Best friend. My rock. For me, that's @goldiebehl....”
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