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Shah Rukh's ‘Zero' to Close Beijing Film Fest
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Zero will be the closing film of the Beijing International Film Festival.
The festival, which will run from April 13 to April 20, will open with The Composer, a forthcoming Chinese-Kazakh co-production, as its opening title.
The decision to programme Zero in such a prominent slot underlines the growing success which Indian films are enjoying with Chinese audiences, reports variety.com.
Directed by Aanand L. Rai, the Hindi language film released in December last year.
Sridevi's 'Mom' to Release in China on Mother's Day
Late Bollywood actor’s last feature film Mom will be releasing in China on 10 May on the occasion of Mother’s Day. Mom is the story of a mother who is determined to avenge her daughter’s rapists. Earlier, the film was supposed to release on 22 March. The film is directed by Ravi Udyawar.
Modi Biopic: SC to Hear Plea on April 8
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear on April 8 a plea seeking to block the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is scheduled to release on April 5.
A bench of Justice S.A. Bobde, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer and Justice Indira Banerjee agreed to hear the plea by Aman Panwar, one of the Congress spokesman, contending that the release of Modi biopic ahead of the election would disturb the level playing field.
Mentioning the matter for an urgent hearing, senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the court that the release of the film produced by three members of the ruling party in the midst of the election would disturb level playing field which is so essential for the purity of election and democracy.
Initially the court was reluctant to entertain the plea saying that the petitioner should instead approach the High Court for the relief.
Singhvi told the bench that similar pleas have already been turned down by the Delhi and Bombay High Courts and it would be futile going back to them with the similar prayer to block the release of the biopic PM Narendra Modi.
It's 'Dabangg 3' Time for Sonakshi Sinha
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has started shooting for the third instalment of superstar Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg.
Salman is already shooting for Dabangg 3 in Indore. A video of the title track being shot has gone viral, with some social media users commenting on Salman's dance style. Now, Sonakshi has joined the team.
"Being back with the 'Dabanng 3' team certainly feels like home because this is where I started. My life changed completely after 'Dabangg', it's how I found my calling and it will always be most special to me. I cannot wait to begin its third instalment," Sonakshi said in a statement.
Britney Spears Checks Into Mental Health Facility
Singer Britney Spears boyfriend Sam Asghari praised her "strength" after she checked into a mental health facility.
On Wednesday, it was reported that the "...Baby one more time" hitmaker checked into a mental health treatment facility as she continues to cope with her father Jamie Spears' health scare.
Britney broke a months-long social media hiatus and wrote on Instagram on Wednesday: "Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit."
Despite everything that she has been grappling with for the past few months, a source told eonline.com that Asghari has been an important piece of support for the singer.
"Sam has stuck by her side throughout all of her recent struggles and knows that this is just a phase in Britney's life that they will have to adjust to right now," the source said.
The source said that Asghari has been "very helpful in making sure Britney did whatever she needed to feel better". That included him checking in on her and being "by her side".
The 25-year-old praised his girlfriend on social media after news broke that she was seeking treatment.
"It isn't weakness," he wrote on his Instagram Story. "It's a sign of absolute strength, people should only be inspired by this, at least I am."
Watch: Will Smith’s Bollywood ‘Bucket List’ Episode With Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar
Will Smith’s much-awaited Bucket List episode featuring India finally out. The episode was released on 3 April on his Facebook page. A 20-minute crash course into one of India’s most distinct aspects, the episode is titled Bollywood Dancing. And begins with Will Smith meeting Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for a one-on-one chat. The latter is also described by Will Smith as a very “colourful actor”.
Featuring in the episode is also Indian producer and director, Karan Johar. They both strike up a fun-filled conversation on the meaning and existence of “dialogue baazi”. Will also visits Haridwar, a beautiful Indian cliche, to understand spirituality. Particularly, Indian spirituality.
Watch it here
'John Wick 3' to Release in India in May
Keanu Reeves' John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum will release in India on May 17.
The film is being brought to India by PVR Pictures, read a statement.
Reeves will be back as the remorseful assassin John Wick. He has teamed up with actress Halle Berry for another mission.
The chapter three will pick up in the immediate aftermath of John Wick 2, with Wick excommunicated and on the run, having to defend himself against a host of equally skilled assassins looking to scoop up the bounty for killing him.
The film is directed by Chad Stahelski. In addition to Berry, new cast members include Angelica Huston, Asia Kate Dillon and Jerome Flynn.
Karan Kapadia Makes Thrilling Debut Opposite Sunny Deol in 'Blank' Trailer
The trailer for Sunny Deol starrer Blank has released. The thriller also marks the debut of Dimple Kapadia’s nephew Karan Kapadia who plays a suspected suicide bomber who has allegedly lost his memory. Blank releases on 3 May.
Modi Biopic Won’t Release on 5 April: Film Producer Confirms
The PM Modi biopic, which was supposed to release on 5 April, will not be hitting the big screens as scheduled. The same was confirmed by Sandip Ssingh, the producer of the Modi biopic, on Twitter.
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