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‘Kedarnath’ Teaser: Sara and Sushant on a Journey of Love
The much-awaited teaser of Abhishek Kapoor’s Kedarnath, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan, has 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. Read more here.
Priyanka Chopra Had a Blast at Her Bridal Shower; Here’s Proof!
Ahead of her rumoured December wedding with fiancé Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra turned heads at her bridal shower on Sunday, October 28 in New York City. The actor looked stunning in a gorgeous white strapless Marchesa dress as she celebrated her special day at Tiffany’s Blue Box Café.
Shakeela to Make Cameo in Her Biopic
A biopic on southern film industry's adult film star Shakeela will see her play a cameo.
Director Indrajit Lankesh is helming the movie, which stars Richa Chadha in the role of Shakeela, who was popular in southern showbiz in the 1990s and continues to work even today.
Before commencing the film's shooting, Richa had a rendezvous with Shakeela in Bengaluru to understand the nuances. Seeing the camaraderie between both the actors and also to honour Shakeela's popularity, Lankesh roped in the real Shakeela for a cameo in the film, reports IANS.
Dev Patel to Make Directorial Debut
"Slumdog Millionaire" actor Dev Patel is set to make his directorial debut with revenge thriller titled "Monkey Man".
Patel will also act in the movie, which is being presented to buyers at this year's American Film Market (AFM), reports variety.com.
"Monkey Man" centres on a boy (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, "corporate greed and eroding spiritual values".
The release announcing the project was slim on plot details beyond saying that the film is set in modern-day India, but also deals with mythology.
Patel, an Oscar nominee for "Lion," co-wrote the script with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.
The production set to start in spring 2019 in Mumbai, reports IANS.
'The Simpsons' Showrunner Refutes Reports of Apu's Exit
"The Simpsons" showrunner Al Jean rubbished reports of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon being written off from the show amid the much-heated debate over the character's stereotypical portrayal.
Last week, producer and "Castlevania" animator Adi Shankar told IndieWire that the show is planning to "drop the Apu character altogether".
Shankar, who is not attached to "The Simpsons, clarified that he received the news from two people who work for the show and a third source who works directly with creator Matt Groening.
Jean discredited the news saying Shankar was "not a producer" on the show.
"I wish him the very best but he does not speak for our show," he wrote on Twitter, reports PTI.
I Fear Not Trying: Aamir Khan
From "Lagaan" to "Rang De Basanti", from "Taare Zameen Par" to "PK", Dangal" and now "Thugs Of Hindostan" -- actor Aamir Khan, who has experimented with genres and looks galore in his movies, says he is scared about not trying something new.
On "Aamir ki Paathshala" on Tata Sky Acting Adda, Aamir spoke about his motto of success, his responsibility as a film producer and more, read a statement.
"I don't feel fear of failing, I fear not trying. As a producer or a director, when a story grips the audience, that's when I feel, I have achieved something out of my art," he said.
Starting from an early age, Aamir had been heavily influenced by his director father Tahir Hussain, who always asked him, "How will you describe the story in one line? What's the premise of your story?" These questions helped established a base in Aamir's life for the selection of scripts of his movies, reports IANS.
MUBI Expected to Arrive in India in 2019
Efe Cakarel, founder and CEO of MUBI, says there are plans to get the online movie theatre to India next year.
"We are aiming for an India launch in the year 2019 in partnership with Times Bridge (the international investments and partnerships division of The Times Group)," Cakarel said at the ongoing 20th Jio MAMI Film Festival with Star.
"The films will have sub-titles for each of the regional languages that we support. Moreover, we will introduce channels in India - something we haven't done in any other country," he added.
The Turkish entrepreneur was here to talk about the fast-growing online movie service and more.
Founded in 2007, MUBI focuses exclusively on international arthouse cinema, and presently has more than eight million subscribers across the world, reports IANS.
Crowd Pelts Stones at Shaan for Singing a Bengali Song in Guwahati
Stones and paper balls were pelted at singer Shaan during a concert in Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium on 29 October after he sang a Bengali song, according to news agency ANI.
“Please respect the performer,” Shaan told the crowd. He later also took to Twitter to say that his outburst was not directed at any individual but against regionalism. Read more here.
Veteran Marathi Composer Yeshwant Deo Dies
Veteran Marathi singer, lyricist and music composer Yeshwant Deo passed away after a brief illness here on Tuesday, family sources said. He was 91.
Deo breathed his last at the Sushrusha Hospital in Dadar where he was admitted for treatment of pneumonia and other complications almost three weeks ago.
His last rites shall be performed at the Dadar Crematorium here later on Tuesday.
Born on November 1, 1926, Deo trained in music under his father and became a well-known figure in the Marathi film industry and music circles, reports IANS.
Sanjay Dutt to Produce His First Marathi Venture
After backing the Hindi remake of the Telugu film "Prasthanam", actor Sanjay Dutt will now make his debut into Marathi cinema as a producer.
His production banner, Sanjay Dutt's Productions, will produce the yet untitled Marathi film.
Sanjay tweeted on Tuesday: "Ecstatic to announce Sanjay Dutt Productions' first venture into Marathi films alongside Blue Mustang, yet untitled."
Being directed by Rajat Gupta, the film stars actors like Deepak Dobriyal, Nandita Dhuri and Abhijeet Khandkekar.
Pharrell Williams Asks Trump Not to Play 'Happy'
Singer Pharrell Williams has warned US President Donald Trump against playing his "Happy" song, after it was used at a rally just hours after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Williams' attorney Howard E. King sent a cease-and-desist letter to Trump on Monday after "Happy" was played at his Saturday rally in Murphysboro in Illinois, reports variety.com.
"On the day of the mass murder of 11 human beings at the hands of a deranged ‘nationalist', you played his song ‘Happy' to a crowd at a political event in Indiana," King said in the letter.
"There was nothing ‘happy' about the tragedy inflicted upon our country... and no permission was granted for your use of the song...," he added.
Eleven people from the age group of 54 to 97 were gunned down on October 28 at the Tree of Life synagogue, where three separate congregations were holding services, reports IANS.
Dilip Kumar Doing Well: Family Friend Faisal Farooqui
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is "doing well", his close family has said amid rumours that the 95-year-old's condition is deteriorating.
Faisal Farooqui, a family friend of the actor, refuted media reports claiming that Dilip Kumar is now unable to take food, medicine and even water through his mouth. "I want to assure to all the millions of people who love Saab and admire his work, that Dilip Kumar is doing well. There is no need to panic... Such unfounded fake news creates panic and anxiety in the minds of millions of Dilip Kumar fans and well-wishers," said Farooqui in an interview with IANS.
He urged fans to follow the official Dilip Kumar Twitter handle for health updates on the actor.
Earlier this month, Dilip Kumar was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital for treatment for recurrent pneumonia.