Daily Archives: Mar 6, 2018
Important for celebrities to share their weaknesses: Apurva Asrani
Film writer-editor Apurva Asrani, who chose to come out with his battle with Bell's Palsy -- a kind of facial paralysis -- says celebrities...
Filmmaker Shonali wishes to cast Fawad Khan
National award-winning filmmaker Shonali Bose says though she wishes to cast Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, she couldn't do it -- in the face of...
Oscars viewership hits record low, Trump takes a dig (Lead)
US President Donald Trump did not leave a chance to take a swipe at the 90th Academy Awards when the ABC telecast of the...
Film screens must be increased in tier-2, tier-3 cities: Experts
As low screen density continues to affect the film business, industry experts say the focus should be on adding screens in small towns where...
Pharrell Williams visits elephant care centre in India
Grammy Award-winning American musician Pharrell Williams on Tuesday paid a visit to rescued elephants at a care centre run by animal welfare organisation Wildlife...
Youths need leaders who empower their voice, says Dia (Movie Snippets)
Actress-activist Dia Mirza, impressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says young people need leaders to help them recognise the power of their voice.Dia,...
Amol turns dialogue writer for new web series
Actor Amol Parashar, who will be seen with Aahana Kumra in the new web series "It Happened in Hong Kong", has also penned the...
Women’s objectification is non-negotiable: Vani Tripathi Tikoo
Censor board member, actress and activist Vani Tripathi Tikoo said that objectification of women in films must never be encouraged.As a member of the...
Sonu Sood to announce second international project soon
Actor-producer Sonu Sood is going through some offers for international projects, and says he will make an announcement soon.The actor made his international debut...
I’m an extremely greedy actor: Nushrat
Actress Nushrat Bharucha, who is basking in the success of her latest release "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety", says she is an extremely greedy...
Flora to play dancer in ‘Mere Sai’
Actress Flora Saini, who has featured in films like "Begum Jaan" and "Dhanak", has been roped in to play the character of Suvarna --...
Amazon Prime Video to debut Spanish original series
Amazon Prime Video is working on its first-ever Spanish original docu-series "Six Dreams".The show, to be launched later in the year, will follow six...
Bollywood’s favourite ‘Shammi Aunty’ dead, industry bids adieu (Second Lead)
A character actress for nearly six decades, Nargis Rabadi, popularly known as 'Shammi Aunty' in the industry, died at her home, aged 87.According to...
For ‘Pad Man’, focus was on film’s impact, not business: Balki
Filmmaker R. Balki, whose last directorial venture "Pad Man" was on menstrual hygiene, says the idea behind making the film was to create awareness...
Looked beyond criticism: Luv Ranjan on ‘Sonu Ke Titu…’
Luv Ranjan's little film with no stars, "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" -- which remained "rock steady" on its second Monday -- has left...
Peele feels black directors are getting their due in Hollywood
Actor-director-writer Jordan Peele, who became the first African-American screenwriter to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for "Get Out", says the best films...
Bollywood not well versed with new-age comedy: Sapan Verma
Comedian Sapan Verma says Bollywood directors and writers are still in favour of the "conventional Johny Lever kind of loud slapstick comedy" and not...
Ritika Singh in short film on fears women face
"Saala Khadoos" actress Ritika Singh features in a musical short film "#Iamsorry" which deals with the fears that women face on a day-to-day basis.For...
Madhavan ‘disappointed’ on quitting historical drama with Saif
Actor R. Madhavan says he is "hugely disappointed" that he won't be able to join actor Saif Ali Khan in Navdeep Singhs upcoming historical...
Bollywood wishes Irrfan Khan speedy recovery
A long and healthy life for Irrfan Khan is what celebrities have wished for the actor, who has revealed that he has contracted a...
Asha Parekh breaks down on ‘best friend’ Shammi’s demise
Veteran actress Asha Parekh was barely able to contain her sobs after the news of the demise of her best friend and "guardian angel"...
Kannada actor Upendra quits own party
Ahead of the Karnataka assembly polls in April-May, Kannada film superstar Upendra on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party he formed last year...
Man who stole McDormand’s Oscar arrested
This year's best actress Oscar winner Frances McDormand's trophy was briefly stolen at the official after-party, following which a man suspected of stealing it...
I’m totally indisciplined, says Aamir Khan
Actor Aamir Khan, often known as Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist, says he is "totally indisciplined" in real life, but his work brings out the discipline...
Rohit Roy to host digital game show backed by Shilpa Shetty
Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra is set to launch a digital game show titled "iQ Trivia Live", which will be hosted by actor Rohit Roy."Super...
Kareena, Karisma to share stage at conclave
Popular siblings Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan will share the stage at a forthcoming conclave, where they will talk about films, family and...
I’ve never been Bollywood fan: Surbhi Chandna (TV Snippets)
Actress Surbhi Chandna says that she has never been a fan of Bollywood films."I have never been a Bollywood fan. There may have been...
Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi turns 21
As Janhvi Kapoor, the elder daughter of veteran actress Sridevi whose sudden demise in Dubai last month left her family and fans in shock...
Oscars viewership ratings hit record low
The ABC telecast of 90th Academy Awards for American audiences attracted the fewest viewers from the time such records have been maintained, according to...
British singer Arjun unveils debut album
British singer-songwriter-producer Arjun, who has roots in Sri Lanka, has released his debut album "Closer To Home"."Collaborating with a talented team of creatives, including...