Armaan Jain Says Kapoor family is all about noise, food pollution

Newcomer Armaan Jain, who is Raj Kapoor’s grandson, says ‘Kapoors’ are more synonymous with food and noise than for their acting chops, which runs in the family.

Armaan’s mother Rima is the younger daughter of Raj Kapoor who is married to Manoj Jain.

The young actor is making his debut in Bollywood with ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil‘ and is happy being promoted as Raj Kapoor’s grandson.

“In Kapoor family, we talk only about food not about acting.

Armaan Jain Says Kapoor family is all about noise, food pollution

Mel Gibson says Meticulous planning made 'Braveheart' classic

Mel Gibson says his meticulous planning behind the battle scenes of 1995 hit ‘Braveheart’ led to the film’s success.

The 58-year-old actor, who won an Oscar for best direction for the film, said he wanted clarity in the fight scenes and did a lot of detailing to achieve that, reported Contactmusic.

“The thing I wanted out of the battle sequences was clarity. I’ve seen a lot of these battle movies and they just turn into mush.

“I broke it down to archers and horses and hand-to-hand and who had the high ground and the low ground, everybody was clearly delineated, even though it was often the same bunch of people playing different parts,” he said.

‘Braveheart’, the historical war drama had Gibson in the lead role of William Wallace, who led his native Scotland to war against the English. The movie became an instant classic, with its battle scenes admired by all, and also picked up five Oscars.

Gibson also revealed the person who came closest to death on the sets of ‘Braveheart’ was himself.

“There was a horse that nearly killed me. He had a good trick where he did this whole rear-up thing, but he’d also fall backwards, which is a problem if you’ve fallen off first and you’re behind him.

“He did that to me. My stunt double ran in and pulled me out of the way just as the horse fell,” he said.

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Mel Gibson says Meticulous planning made 'Braveheart' classic

Harrison Ford Could Miss Eight Weeks of Star Wars Shoot Due To Injury

Harrison Ford, who broke his ankle while shooting for ‘Star Wars’, will reportedly miss eight weeks of the film’s shoot.

Ford, 71, is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon, but needs rest before resuming work, reported Mirror.

“At the moment it looks like Harrison is going to be off set for 6-8 weeks but the main priority is making sure he is OK,” a source said.

Harrison Ford Could Miss Eight Weeks of Star Wars Shoot Due To Injury

Rajinikanth lauds Tamil comedy film 'Mundasupatti'

Superstar Rajnikanth recently watched Tamil comedy ‘Mundasupatti’ and lauded its makers for giving audiences a perfect family entertainer. He also heaped praise on the performances of the film’s lead actors.

A story set against a superstitious village, the film features Vishnu Vishal, Nandita, Ramadass and Kaali Venkat in lead roles.

“I really loved the film, especially the performances of Vishnu, Ramadass and Kaali. I would really like to congratulate producer C.V. Kumar and Fox Star Studios India for producing a wholesome family entertainer,” Rajni said in a statement.

‘Mundasupatti’, which released Friday in cinemas, has managed to impress audiences and critics alike. With its quirky narrative, it handles a controversial subject with wit.

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Rajinikanth lauds Tamil comedy film 'Mundasupatti'

Saif Ali Khan Says Nothing wrong with sex comedy, I am okay to do it

Saif Ali Khan said he is fine doing a sex comedy provided it is funny and not vulgar.

“Sure, why not. It will be nice to do it (sex comedy) if it is not vulgar but should be funny. Comedy is a liberating thing so anything can be funny… But it can be little dangerous as well, because there is no dignity and respect sometimes. I feel it shouldn’t be dirty,” Saif told us.

The actor said there is nothing wrong with sex comedy films. “I think people are nervous to talk about sex but they should be normal,” he said.

Saif would be next seen in Sajid Khan’s comedy film ‘Humshakals‘.

“I wanted to work with Sajid (director). He works very hard to entertain people. He makes all India kind of comedy films like ‘Heyy Baby’, ‘Housefull’. So you want to do films that are wider in reach and have an appeal,” Saif said.

He said ‘Humshakals’ is different from his previous films where he showed up the funny side of his acting but the roles were ‘urban’, something that suits his personality.

“There are three roles and I am playing three different personalities. Normal things do not interest Sajid,” Saif said, adding the film is his first full-fledged comedy role.

The ‘Dil Chahta Hai‘ actor has also done mimicry of lot of actors including his father-in-law, Randhir Kapoor.

“It is difficult to do mimicry. I don’t think I am a good mimic (artist), I think Riteish Deshmukh does it well. I never paid attention to these things. I did not tell my father-in-law about it. He hasn’t seen it yet. I think imitation is highest form of flattery,” he said.

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Saif Ali Khan Says Nothing wrong with sex comedy, I am okay to do it

Sidharth Malhotra Says It is a perception that I can do lighter roles only

Actor Sidharth Malhotra says there was a perception in the industry that he can only do lighter glitzy roles and not aggressive ones.

The 29-year-old actor made his acting debut with Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year‘ and was seen next in ‘Hasee Toh Phasee‘, both showed a lighter side of him.

Sidharth will be seen in a different character in his upcoming movie ‘Ek Villain‘.

“There is an image of what people perceive I can do a certain kind of a role only. To break that image is important. I kept hearing that I would not be able to shout, yell and do action. I am glad ‘Ek Villain’ came to me,” Siddharth told us in an interview.

He said with ‘Ek Villain’ he has got an opportunity to break his “boy-next-door” image.

“It is a way of answering criticism and speculations that whether I am here to perform or for (just) glamour. For this film I have worked on my look, body language. I think the general vibe after ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ was that I have a ‘sweet-boy’ image. If I keep doing same thing every six months, I don’t expect the audience to get entertained by it,” he said.

Sidharth said he was little nervous before shooting as the role was something different.

“I had not done this kind of role before. The character has negative shade to it and there is a love story as well. I don’t know if it (the film Ek Villain) will be successful or not. Promo has been accepted, so I think there is some expectation from this film,” he added.

In real life, Sidharth admits he too has a dark side to his personality like everyone else.

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Sidharth Malhotra Says It is a perception that I can do lighter roles only

Michal Douglas says he took wife Catherine Zeta-Jones for granted

Michael Douglas has revealed that he took his actress wife Catherine Zeta-Jones “for granted”.

The 69-year-old actor said that he learnt from his past mistakes after temporarily splitting from his wife last year, reported Digital Spy.

“When you are younger you care what other people think. And you take the person closest to you for granted. You waste a lot of energy on strangers to make a good impression. When you’re older you focus that energy on the people closest to you, on your family. And you’re courteous,” he said.

Douglas also explained that he thinks mistakes are only bad if people fail to learn from them.

“First you have to admit that you made a mistake, then dealing with it is easy. Of course it’s important to make mistakes, as long as you grow from them,” he said.

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Michal Douglas says he took wife Catherine Zeta-Jones for granted

Shah Rukh Khan Says None of my children have my habits

A doting father and actor Shah Rukh Khan wants his children to be whatever they wish to be in life without making any compromises to their health and happiness. He calls them “good kids” and is happy that they are “better human beings” than him.

Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri have three children – Aryan (17), Suhana (14) and AbRam (soon to turn one) born via surrogacy.

“I would like them to be healthy and happy. Do whatever they wish. They should do whatever makes them happy and be healthy. I never ask my children to become an actor, engineer. They can be whatever they wish to be,” the 48-year-old actor told reporters.

The actor is happy that his children are growing up into better human beings.

“None of my children have my habits. I thank god for that. They are good kids. The only commonality between Suhana, AbRam and me is that we get dimples,” said SRK.

“They are much better human beings than I am,” he added.

On the work front, Shah Rukh will next be seen in Farah Khan’s ‘Happy New Year‘ along with Deepika Padukone.

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Shah Rukh Khan Says None of my children have my habits

Vidya Balan wife Says Siddarth Roy Kapur is supportive, non-interfering

Marriage has not impacted Vidya Balan‘s choice of roles because the actress has found a solid support system in her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur.

There were rumours that Vidya and Siddharth, who is managing director of The Walt Disney Company India, have hit the rock bottom, but the ‘Parineeta’ actress seems to have clamped down on the speculations by showering praise on her spouse.

“Siddarth is very supportive because he knows my work and he doesn’t interfere in my work. The best thing about him is that he has accepted me the way I am and it’s a big thing,” said Vidya.

Her next film is director Samar Sheikh’s ‘Bobby Jasoos‘, which is co-produced by actress Dia Mirza and her beau Sahil Sangha.

Vidya finds Dia “a great producer” and said: “Dia has put in her own money in the film and every producer should learn this from her.”

“I had great fun shooting for this film, which is not just a detective film, also a journey of a girl from small town who has a dream to do something different. How she lives her life on her own terms and condition, the film is about that,” she added.

‘Bobby Jasoos’ is slated for a July 4 release.

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Vidya Balan wife Says Siddarth Roy Kapur is supportive, non-interfering

Director Kamal plans movie on Kamala Surayya’s life

The story of celebrated writer Kamala Surayya, who shocked pseudo moralists and custodians of conventional values through her bold writings in English and Malayalam, will come alive on the silver screen, possibly with Vidya Balan in the title role.

Kamal is planning to bring out the movie on Surayya, who wrote in English as Kamala Das and enriched Malayalam literature with her highly acclaimed short stories and memoirs under the pseudonym Madhavikutti.

Kamala, whose memoirs “Ente Katha” (My story) shocked conservative Malayalis in the 1970s, later changed her name to Kamala Surayya after embracing Islam a few years before her death in 2009.

According to Kamal, the movie is conceived not as a “realistic biopic” but as an “independent journey through the personal and literary life of Surayya, who was torn away the hypocrisies of pseudo moralists but boldly stood for the wounded womanhood through her works.”

The director said the thread of this movie had been in his mind for quite some time and he would work out the plot after completing his ongoing project, a political satire in which superstar Mammootty appears as the protagonist. Read More On MSN

Director Kamal plans movie on Kamala Surayya’s life

X-Men Apocalypse to be set in 1983 ten years after Days of Future Past

‘X-Men: Apocalypse‘, the next film in the mutant franchise, will be set in 1983.

The film’s screenwriter and producer Simon Kinberg said “the next movie takes place in 1983″ or 10 years after ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past‘, reported Ace showbiz.

Kinberg has already confirmed that the upcoming film would be more of ‘First Class’ sequel and would involve some of the original cast.

‘Apocalypse’ would “present a new leader (other than Magneto and Professor X), the darkest leader in the movie franchise,” he said.

Set for a May 27, 2016 release in the US, the film will bring back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Evan Peters as Quicksilver.

The new villain is said to be “very different” from the previous villains.

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X-Men Apocalypse to be set in 1983 ten years after Days of Future Past

Bipasha Basu absent from `Humshakals` promotions Sajid Khan clueless

Director Sajid Khan today said he was clueless about Bipasha Basu’s reasons behind her absence from the promotional activities of their upcoming film ‘Humshakals’.

Bipasha, 35, who is playing a prominent role in Sajid’s film, has been missing from all the promotional events.

On being asked about her absence, Sajid told reporters, “Bipasha won’t be joining for promotions and we are extremely sorry for that. But that’s okay. The reasons for not joining us in the promotions are best known to her. And that’s a fact.”

The film’s starcast had earlier said that Bipasha was unwell and would join the team later.

There are reports that Bipasha felt sidelined opposite Tamannaah and Esha Gupta.

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Bipasha Basu absent from `Humshakals` promotions Sajid Khan clueless

When will Vidya Balan work with Shah Rukh Khan

Actress Vidya Balan, who has always expressed her desire to work with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, says she would love to work with Shah Rukh provided both the actors’ presence in the film is justified.

“If any good script comes where the presence of both the actors (Shah Rukh and I) is justified, then definitely I would love to do,” Vidya said at the launch of the blog for her upcoming film ‘Bobby Jasoos’.

“If the script will be such where I won’t have much to do, then I will not do it,” she added.

The 36-year-old is currently busy promoting her soon to release ‘Bobby Jasoos’, where she is in the lead role.

Asked if there is anything left for actresses to do in films starring Bollywood’s Khans, the National Award winning actress said: “Not always…but most of the times there is nothing much to do.”

Directed by Samar Sheikh, produced by Dia Mirza and her fiance Sahil Sangha, ‘Bobby Jasoos’ also features Ali Fazal. It will hit the theatres on July 4.

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When will Vidya Balan work with Shah Rukh Khan

Parineeti Chopra excited about working with her crush Saif Ali Khan

Parineeti Chopra has so far not worked with any of the Khan superstars. That’s about to change as she’s doing a movie with Saif Ali Khan, on whom she has a crush since long.

Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor reportedly likes Parineeti’s spontaneity and she thought the ‘Ishaqzaade’ actress to be ideal for the part in the film that her husband would co-produce and play the lead in.

According to sources, the film is a romantic comedy about two vastly mismatched people who find love under extremely trying circumstances.

“I’ve been a Saif Ali Khan fan for years. He makes me go weak in the knees,” said Parineeti.

“Even as I say it I find it hard to believe (that I’m doing a film with Saif). It will be produced by Saif’s production house Illuminati. What is most interesting is that Saif’s partner Dinesh Vijan will turn director with the film starring Saif and me. So I’ve double reason to be happy and excited.”

Adding to her pleasure is the fact this would be her first film with a Khan.

“So far I’ve only worked with the younger heroes, practically all of them from Ranveer Singh to Sushant Singh Rajput to Aditya Roy Kapur. This is my first film with a Khan superstar. Hopefully, I’ll get to work with the other Khans after this.”

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Parineeti Chopra excited about working with her crush Saif Ali Khan

Varun Dhawan to throw bachelor party

Varun Dhawan is set to throw a bachelor party! No, he’s not getting married, but the celebrations are part of a promotional strategy for his forthcoming Bollywood entertainer ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania‘.

The party will be held on June 20.

Talking about it, the 27-year-old ‘Student Of The Year‘ actor said: “On June 20 night, we have planned a very big thing with MTV. I am throwing a bachelor party. So I will be there and I will dance with everyone.”

He spoke at the Radio Mirchi studio where he was present here with his ‘Humpty Sharma…’ co-star Alia Bhatt to promote the film.

“Please, everyone is invited. So on Saturday night, there is going to be a lot of dance and masti (fun),” he added.

‘Humpty Sharma…’, produced by Karan Johar, is directed by Shashank Khaitan. It hits theatres on July 11.

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Varun Dhawan to throw bachelor party

US radio deejay, 'Shaggy' voice Casey Kasem dead at 82

Casey Kasem, the U.S. radio personality who counted down the pop music hits on his popular weekly radio show and also lent his distinctive voice to hippie sleuth Shaggy in the “Scooby Doo” cartoons, died on Sunday. He was 82.

“Early this Father’s Day morning, our dad Casey Kasem passed away surrounded by family and friends,” his daughter, Kerri Kasem, said in a statement posted online. “Even though we know he is in a better place and no longer suffering, we are heartbroken.”

Kasem, whose final years were marked by dementia and a battle between his children and his second wife over his welfare, last week was placed in “comfort-oriented care” in a Washington hospital after a judge approved his daughter’s request to do so. Read More On MSN

US radio deejay, 'Shaggy' voice Casey Kasem dead at 82

Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe to Star in Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys'

Hollywood actors Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are set to star in Shane Black’s ‘The Nice Guys’.

The writer-director is said to be pursuing the pair for his follow-up to ‘Iron Man 3‘, reported The Wrap.

The film will be set in the 1970s and follows the adventures of a private eye and his hired muscle.

The pair are brought together by the mystery of the suicide of a fading porn star, whose aunt claims to have seen alive and well after her supposed death.

Crowe is yet to confirm his place on the project, which could clash with work on his directorial debut ‘The Water Diviner’.

Gosling premiered his own directorial debut ‘Lost River’ at the Cannes Film Festival to a frigid reception.

‘The Nice Guys’ will be produced by Joel Silver under his Silver Pictures banner.

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Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe to Star in Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys'

Anees Bazmee won't clash with Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan

Anees Bazmee’s ‘Welcome Back’, which is scheduled for a release on December 19, will no longer be released that Friday now that Rajkumar Hirani’s Aamir Khan-starrer ‘P.K.’ is releasing on the same date.

Bazmee is not interested in creating an unnecessary and unhealthy competition.

“My producer Feroz Nadiadwala wants us to stick to our December 19 release date. But I see no point in a box office tussle. I’m going to convince him to opt for another release window,” he said.

It isn’t as though Bazmee is not confident of his film.

“I’ve my own audience. But why get into an unnecessary tussle at the box office? It is bound to damage one or the other film. I’d rather wait for another opportune Friday.”

“Raju Hirani is a very fine writer and director. On top of that, he is back with his ’3 Idiots’ leading man Aamir Khan. So there’s bound to be fireworks at the box office. Why take the risk of getting burnt?”

The director is currently recording an additional song for the film which he will film in due time when the film’s entire cast – from Anil Kapoor and John Abraham to Naseeruddin Shah and Nana Patekar – is available to him.

“I am in no hurry. I have no ambition to create a dhamaka (blast) for Christmas. Any Friday will work as long as another big film is not lined up for the same day,” he said.

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Anees Bazmee won't clash with Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan

Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's marriage did not happen

Dilip Kumar and Madhubala would have been together had her father not tried to make a business venture out of their proposed marriage which did not go down well with the actor, who did not want someone else to dictate his career choices.

In his just-released autobiography “Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow”, Kumar, 91, reveals details about his relationship with Madhubala that continues to intrigue cinema fans even today.

The screen icon fondly remembers Madhubala as a great artiste and “vivacious and spirited person” with whom he attained an ease while working in 1951 film ‘Tarana’.

“I must admit that I was attracted to her (Madhubala) both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time… She, as I said earlier, was very sprightly and vivacious and, as such, she could draw me out of my shyness and reticence effortlessly,” Kumar says in the book, published by Hay House.

Their pairing in K Asif’s ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ made headlines because of rumours about their emotional involvement, which made the director very happy. Madhubala confided to Asif about her feelings for Kumar and the director encouraged her.

But unfortunately things soured badly during the long production of the classic.

“I sensed, Asif was seriously trying to mend the situation for her when matters began to sour between us, thanks to her father’s attempt to make the proposed marriage a business venture,” Kumar recalls.

Their relationship worsened during the shooting of the film. Kumar reveals that the feather scene, described as one of the most sensuous moments in Hindi cinema, was shot when they had stopped speaking to each other.

“The outcome was that halfway through the production of ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ we were not even talking to each other. The classic scene with the feather coming between our lips, which set a million imaginations on fire, was shot when we had completely stopped even greeting each other,” Kumar writes.

The actor says the tribute for that scene should go to “the artistry of two professionally committed actors” for keeping aside their personal differences to carry out the vision of the director.

Madhubala’s father Ataullah Khan had his own production company and he was only too glad to have two stars under the same roof.

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Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's marriage did not happen

Guillermo Del Toro Leaves Warner Bros 'Beauty And The Beast' Project

‘Beauty and the Beast’ will have to find a new director after Guillermo del Toro quit the project as its helmer due to scheduling issues.

Del Toro, however, will remain involved in the Warner Bros production as a scriptwriter and producer with Denise DiNovi, reported Deadline.

The director left the project as he is currently directing haunted house picture ‘Crimson Peak’ and working on a script for an untitled ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel along with ‘The Incredible Hulk’ scribe Zak Penn.

Emma Watson has long been tapped to play the lead role in ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

The studio is pushing the delayed project as Disney has also announced a film on the fairytale with Bill Condon as director.

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Guillermo Del Toro Leaves Warner Bros 'Beauty And The Beast' Project

The long break helped me grow as an artist - Maanu

Maanu, who was last seen on the screen in 1998 Tamil romantic-drama ‘Kadhal Mannan’, has faced the arclight after 15 years for upcoming Tamil thriller ‘Enna Satham Intha Neram’. She says the long hiatus has helped her grow as an artist.

 

“I may have stopped acting after ‘Kadhal Mannan’, but I’ve been busy performing across the globe since then. Therefore, the artist in me is still alive and kicking and I feel I’ve only grown as a performer since then,” Maanu told us.

A Bharatanatyam dancer, she has been busy with her performances around the world.

“Since so many years have gone by, things are a lot clearer in the head. Life is simpler and I don’t have to run for the heroine category anymore. I play a role of my age in the film, mother of a seven year-old quadruplets. I didn’t want to do a role I couldn’t justify,” she said.

Directed by Guru Ramesh, ‘Enna Satham Intha Neram’ also stars Jeyam Raja, Nitin Satya and Malavika in important roles. It has already been featured in Limca Book of Records for being the first film to feature quadruplet actors.

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The long break helped me grow as an artist - Maanu

Madhuri Dixit Have always promoted classical dance through films

Madhuri Dixit may have starred in just one , ‘Aaja Nachle’ in her career so far but the Bollywood diva says she makes sure to promote the classical art forms through her projects.

Madhuri, who played the role of a Kathak dancer in ‘Dedh Ishqiya’, did a traditional dance number in the film choreographed by Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj.

“I may not have done an-out-and-out dance film after ‘Aaja Nachle’ but I have always promoted classical dance and music through my films right from the beginning.

“In my last film (‘Dedh Ishqiya’), I played a Kathak dancer and I did have a lovely dance based on a classical song which Maharaj ji again choreographed,” Madhuri told us.

The 47-year-old actress, who has given the industry many hit dance numbers in her three-decade-long career, said the dances which had Indian influences have stayed in the audience’s mind for a longer period of time.

“Western and another influences are going to be everywhere. They have always been there even in Bollywood from the beginning. But if you see the songs that are superhits, you will notice that they have an Indian touch,” she added.

The ‘Dhak-dhak girl’ feels that youngsters should come forward and create awareness for classical music.

“That’s where our youngsters come in because they understand the psyche of the traditional values and they understand the psyche of youngsters.

“So, they are the ones who should carry the torch forward to make the music accessible to others and make people realise that it is not difficult after all. All of us should come together and create an awareness,” Madhuri said.

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Madhuri Dixit Have always promoted classical dance through films

Jon Favreau thanks Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. for 'Chef'

Jon Favreau is grateful that stars like Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr. agreed to be part of his indie project ‘Chef‘.

“I am very thankful to Scarlett and Robert for their cooperation. They are really good friends and their participation in the movie has been very helpful,” Favreau said in a statement.

The director of the ‘Iron Man’ series, Favreau had to pull a lot of strings together to make a film he genuinely believed in, and thus came ‘Chef’.

After a limited release in the US, Hollywood film ‘Chef’, a comedy about a Miami-born workaholic in Los Angeles, is hitting Indian screens on Friday.

Distributed by MVP Entertainment India, the film is directed, written by and stars Favreau as chef Carl Casper. The film also stars Sofia Vergara and Dustin Hoffman.

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Jon Favreau thanks Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. for 'Chef'

Saif Ali Khan Says I am like my father in some ways

 Saif Ali Khan, who is planning to make a film on late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, says his father was like a prince and he is like him in some ways.

“He is a very special person. We have a memory of an amazing role model. He never told us what to do, he had expectations and we tried to lead by it. He had a funny sense of humour. He was like a prince, dignified and very down to earth person, who respected money and people,” Saif told us.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was former captain of the Indian cricket team. He was the titular Nawab of Pataudi from 1952, until 1971.

On making film on Pataudi, Saif said, “I am still working on it (the film). We are trying to find as much footage as we can, as there was not much footage available in those days. There are things but I haven’t found much. Once we get it we will make it,” Saif said.

Saif would like to highlight the 60s phase of his father’s life in the film.

“I think he liked the 60s phase. He thought it the best phase as he was playing his best cricket. I think his life was cricket and I think, he was little unhappy when he couldn’t play. He was not attached to things,” he added.

Like father, like son, the ‘Agent Vinod‘ actor does thinks he is like his father in some ways.

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Saif Ali Khan Says I am like my father in some ways

Telangana Shakuntala Dies Of Heart Attack

Telangana Shakuntala passed away today following a cardiac arrest at her home.

The 63-year-old actress was rushed to a private hospital in the early hours and was declared brought dead, family sources said.

She is survived by two children.

Shakuntala acted in more than 70 films, including a few in Tamil, industry sources said.

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Telangana Shakuntala Dies Of Heart Attack

Arnold Schwarzenegger is reason of my hard work - Sylvester Stallone

Hollywood action titan Sylvester Stallone, who has shared screen space with his once rival Arnold Schwarzenneger in ‘The Expendables 3‘, says the latter is the reason for his “hard work”.

At a recent event, Stallone got candid about his rapport with Schwarzenneger, said a statement.

He said: “We both are pretty similar. We worked together and came into the scene at the right time in the movie industry. Then I got older and wiser and realised – thank God for Arnold – he’s the reason of my hard work.”

The mega-budget actioner ‘The Expendables 3′ will release in India on Aug 15. It will be distributed by MVP Entertainment and PVR Pictures.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is reason of my hard work - Sylvester Stallone

Mahesh Bhatt Says Unfortunate end to Preity Zinta-Ness romance

Mahesh Bhatt Saturday called the souring of Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia’s “love story” into a “hate story”, “unfortunate” after the actress accused her former beau and industrialist of molestation.

“A Fairy tale love story turns into A HATE STORY! What an unfortunate end to the Preity Zinta Ness Wadia romance,” tweeted Bhatt, who co-wrote the Preity-starrer, 1999 film ‘Sangharsh’.

Preity lodged a written complaint against Wadia, the Bombay Dyeing scion, with the Marine Drive police station Thursday night. She is said to have accused him of grabbing her hand and abusing her during a cricket match in Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai May 30.

Wadia, who co-owns the Kings XI Punjab IPL team with the actress, has denied the allegations, terming them “totally false and baseless”.

The duo had started dating in 2005, and their relationship came to an end in 2009.

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Mahesh Bhatt Says Unfortunate end to Preity Zinta-Ness romance

Britney Spears' manager confirms singer lip-syncs at Las Vegas shows

Britney Spears’ manager has confirmed that the singer has been lip-syncing during her Las Vegas residency performances.

Adam Laber admitted that the former Disney star had difficulties singing all the songs in the setlist while she had to dance as well, reported Ace Showbiz.

“To put on the show that she puts on, it’s virtually impossible to sing the entire time and do what she does,” Leber said.

Britney Spears' manager confirms singer lip-syncs at Las Vegas shows

Preity Zinta files molestation case against her former boyfriend Ness Wadia

Bollywood actor and co-owner of the IPL’s Kings XI Punjab team, Preity Zinta on Friday night filed a molestation complaint against her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia.

 In the complaint, the actor said Wadia abused and threatened her inside Wankhede stadium in south Mumbai.

The 39-year-old actress alleged that she was molested by Wadia (44) inside Wankhede stadium on May 30, told police sources at Marine Drive Police station.

Whereas, Wadia on his part has refuted the allegations.

“I am shocked at the complaint and the allegations made against me are totally false and baseless,” said Wadia.

Preity Zinta files molestation case against her former boyfriend Ness Wadia

Pink poses naked for Australia's Who magazine cover shoot

Singer Pink stripped down naked for a magazine’s shoot, showing off her body tattoos.

The mother of one said she is in the best shape of her life, reported Us magazine.

“I’m in the best shape of my life “I’m a person who could always lose a couple (pounds) here and there, but I would rather be strong than bony,” she said.

The 34-year-old singer said she is the most confident when she knows she is fit.

Pink poses naked for Australia's Who magazine cover shoot

Sidharth Malhotra to work with Akshay Kumar in 'Warrior' remake

Sidharth Malhotra will be training in mixed martial arts for his next film, a remake of Hollywood movie ‘Warrior’.

The film, which will be produced by Karan Johar, is tentatively named ‘Warrior’ and is apparently a remake of the 2011 Hollywood mixed martial arts drama.

The story is about two brothers who face each other in a martial arts tournament.

“The film I am doing next is very exciting. It has an interesting script and it has lot of scope for two characters. It is about mixed martial arts and fighting. I will have to start training for it soon,” Sidharth told us.

“I should start training (for mixed martial arts) in a month’s time. We would be getting a trainer for it,” he said.

Sidharth is likely to be cast with actor Akshay Kumar in the film.

“It is not official yet (about Akshay). But it will be interesting if he does the film,” Sidharth said.

The 29-year-old actor will also be seen in another remake of a French film ‘Priceless’. It will be also produced by Karan Johar.

On the film Sidharth says, “It is on hold as the script is not finalized yet. Director Tarun Manshukhani is working on it.”

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Sidharth Malhotra to work with Akshay Kumar in 'Warrior' remake

Angelina Jolie - Cruel scene in 'Maleficent' is metaphor for rape

Angelina Jolie has compared a brutal scene in her latest movie ‘Maleficent‘ to rape.

Addressing more than 300 government dignitaries at the London-hosted Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, UN Special Envoy Jolie has been asked about the scene in the film, in which the titular character’s wings are torn off her body by a childhood friend, reported Ace Showbiz.

“We were very conscious, the writer (Linda Woolverton) and I, that it was a metaphor for rape. This would be the thing that would make her lose sight. At a certain point, the question of the story is what could possibly bring her back?

“The core of [the film] is abuse, and how the abused have a choice of abusing others or overcoming and remaining loving, open people. The question was asked, ‘What could make a woman become so dark? To lose all sense of her maternity, her womanhood, and her softness?,’” she said.

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Angelina Jolie - Cruel scene in 'Maleficent' is metaphor for rape

Rajkumar Rao says I am thrilled to be part of 'Revolution 2020'

After being part of ‘Kai Po Che‘, an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller ‘The 3 Mistakes of My Life’, Rajkummar Rao is excited about ‘Revolution 2020′, another film based on the author’s book.

“I’m thrilled to be part of ‘Revolution 2020′. We will start shooting by September and I am looking forward to it,” said Rajkummar.

Describing it as a “very unusual subject”, he said that considering the fact that it will be directed by Rajkumar Gupta, “I am all the more excited.”

“He is one of the finest filmmakers we have in the industry. I will start workshop for the film soon,” Rajkummar told us.

A love triangle about Gopal, Raghav and Aarti, ‘Revolution 2020′ will feature Myra Karn, last seen as Jessica in Gupta’s highly acclaimed and successful film ‘No One Killed Jessica‘ – about model Jessica Lal murder case.

Meanwhile, the actor is enjoying the success of ‘Citylights‘ and said, “It’s a great moment for the entire team. It was not an easy film to make. I am extremely happy that the film has worked well at the box office.”

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Rajkumar Rao says I am thrilled to be part of 'Revolution 2020'

Oprah Winfrey is a Civil Rights' Heroine in 'Selma'

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has joined the cast of Martin Luther King Jr. biopic ‘Selma’.

Winfrey is producing the film alongside Brad Pitt and now she is set to portray civil rights protester Annie Lee Cooper, an elderly woman who tried to register to vote and was denied by a sheriff, reports contactmusic.

The movie will reunite the 60-year-old with her Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’ co-star David Oyelowo, who will play King, while Cuba Gooding Jr. will star as American civil rights lawyer Fred Gray.

British actor Tom Wilkinson has signed on to play former US President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Tim Roth will portray controversial US governor George Wallace.

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Oprah Winfrey is a Civil Rights' Heroine in 'Selma'

Saif Ali Khan on Mimicking Father-in-Law Randhir Kapoor in Humshakals

Saif Ali Khan will be seen mimicking his father-in-law Randhir Kapoor in the forthcoming Bollywood entertainer ‘Humshakals’. He believes imitation is the highest form of flattery, and this is a way of honouring him.

“A lot of stars have been mimicked in the film. Dabbooji (Randhir) is Sajid Khan’s favourite topic of imitation,” the 43-year-old said on the sets of ‘Dance India Dance Li’l Masters’.

“It is said that imitation is the highest form of flattery and since I respect my father-in-law a lot, we decided to honour him in the highest way,” he added.

The cast of ‘Humshakals’, barring Bipasha Basu and director Sajid, was present to promote the film.

‘Humshakals’ also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Ram Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia and Esha Gupta. The film hits theatres June 20.

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Saif Ali Khan on Mimicking Father-in-Law Randhir Kapoor in Humshakals

No pressure on Prashanth to be in 'Queen' remake - Thiagarajan

Thiagarajan, who has acquired the southern remake of Hindi blockbuster ‘Queen‘, says there’s no pressure on his actor-son Prashanth to play the male lead in the movie.

Rajkummar Rao played the lead in ‘Queen’, which featured Kangana Ranaut in the lead role.

“Prashanth is busy with other projects. I’m not going to pressurize him to be part of the remake. His presence would definitely add some value to the project, but the choice to act or not is at his discretion,” Thiagarajan told us.

“It’s not a typical hero role and it has a negative side to it. If not Prashanth, we would go for an actor who wouldn’t mind playing this different role,” he added.

Prashanth, who is a popular Tamil star, is currently busy shooting for Telugu remake of ‘Julayia’ titled ‘Saahasam’.

Thiagarajan says he’s yet to finalize the cast for the remake.

“The casting process will start soon. Our idea is to rope in a popular heroine to be part of all the four versions (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada) of the remake or choose two heroines to be part of two languages each. I don’t have anyone in mind yet but we will finalize the female lead soon,” he said.

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No pressure on Prashanth to be in 'Queen' remake - Thiagarajan

Mila Kunis to men - 'Stop saying you're pregnant'

Mila Kunis has asked men not to call themselves pregnant when their wives are expecting.

On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, the host shared with the 30-year-old actress that he and his wife Molly McNearney “are pregnant.” Upon hearing this, the actress took off her mic and launched into a public service announcement.

“Stop saying, ‘We’re pregnant. You’re not pregnant… Are you crying alone in your car listening to a stupid Bette Midler song? No. When you wake up and throw up, is it because you’re nurturing a human life? No.

“It’s because you had too many shots of tequila. Do you know how many shots of tequila we had? None! Because we can’t have shots of tequila. We can’t have anything, because we got your little love goblin growing inside of us!,” said the actress, who is expecting her first child with fiance Ashton Kutcher.

Following her statement, Kunis returned to sit with Kimmel.

Mila Kunis to men - 'Stop saying you're pregnant'

Sandra Bullock jokes about Chris Evans romance rumours

Sandra Bullock laughed off rumours of a romance with Chris Evans, saying they were already married and divorced.

The 49-year-old actress was linked with the ‘Captain America’ star after they were spotted dining together with a group of friends.

“You guys are a little behind. We’ve since married and it started breaking apart, so we separated,” Bullock told Entertainment Tonight.

“We filed for divorce, and I hope everyone can respect our privacy. But we’re going to remain friends and share responsibility of the farm animals we’ve taken on, because you just can’t abandon the animals,” the ‘Gravity‘ star said.

Evans, 32, had once called Bullock his childhood crush, saying he kept a poster of Bullock in his bedroom.

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Sandra Bullock jokes about Chris Evans romance rumours

Venkatesh's son Arjun to act in 'Gopala Gopala'

Ever since actor Venkatesh‘s son Arjun Daggubati was recently spotted at the launch of Telugu remake of ‘OMG: Oh My God!’ titled ‘Gopala Gopala’, there have been rumours that he will be playing the actor’s son in the movie.

“Arjun will be playing Venkatesh’s son the film. It’s a cameo but the duo has a few scenes together and it’s sure going to catch the attention of the audiences. It was the director’s idea to cast Arjun, and Venkatesh didn’t mind because he would be acting with him,” a source from the film’s unit told us.

Venkatesh will be reprising the role of Paresh Rawal from the original, while Shriya Saran will be seen playing his wife on screen.

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan will be seen in the role of modern-day Lord Krishna, which was originally played Akshay Kumar.

The film, which is jointly produced by Suresh Productions and Sharath Marar, is being directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasany.

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Venkatesh's son Arjun to act in 'Gopala Gopala'

Vidya Balan to spy on colleagues through 'Bobby Jasoos' blog

Actress Vidya Balan, who will be seen as a detective in her forthcoming film ‘Bobby Jasoos‘, is going to start spying on Bollywood stars through a blog.

Titled Bobby Ko Sab Malum Hai, the blog will have Bobby writing, sharing exclusive Bollywood news and gossip. The actress will be launching the blog on Friday.

“She will bring you the biggest and the best news first,” the film’s spokesperson said in a statement.

The movie also stars Ali Faisal, who plays Vidya’s love interest. Supriya Pathak, on the other hand, will be seen as her mother.

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Vidya Balan to spy on colleagues through 'Bobby Jasoos' blog

Comedian Sentrayan to play lead in 'Vishyam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu'

After impressing audiences in Tamil comedy ‘Moodar Koodam’, comedian Sentrayan is all set to play a lead in upcoming thriller ‘Vishayam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu’. He will be sharing screen space with four other actors.

“In ‘Moodar Koodam’, Sentrayan was showcased as a comedian. In my film, he’s set to enjoy the status of a hero alongside four others. Of course, he does showcase his comic skills, but the style and treatment of comedy is different,” the film’s director Raghavendra told us.

A road film, it features no songs or heroine.

“There was absolutely no need to have a heroine because the story has no scope for romance or songs. I wanted to do justice to the story and, therefore, avoided including songs just for the sake of entertainment,” he added.

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Comedian Sentrayan to play lead in 'Vishyam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu'

Aftab Shivdasani marries longtime girlfriend Nin Dusanj

Aftab Shivdasani has married his longtime girlfriend Nin Dusanj.

The couple, who met through common friends, finally got hitched at a private ceremony attended by both their families recently. The couple has been dating for six years.

Aftab Shivdasani marries longtime girlfriend Nin Dusanj

Actor Kabir Bedi took to Twitter to congratulate the newly married couple.

“Congratulations to @AftabShivdasani and @nindusanj on their marriage!!! Wishing you joy and bliss!,” he tweeted.

Shivdasani, 35, got engaged to Dusanj, a London based Punjabi who works in Hong Kong in 2012.

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Aftab Shivdasani marries longtime girlfriend Nin Dusanj

Southern actress Amala Paul marries Tamil filmmaker Director A.L.Vijay

Southern actress Amala Paul married Tamil filmmaker Vijay on Thursday in a traditional south Indian style wedding. The occasion was graced by many members of the Tamil film fraternity.

While Amala was dressed in a red Kanjivaram sari, Vijay was draped in a sparkling white dhoti and shirt.

Industry members who attended the wedding and blessed the couple included Mani Ratnam, Jagapathi Babu, Vikram, Arya, Bala, Jeyam Raja, Abbas, Krish, Sangeetha Krish and Samuthirakani.

Vijay and Amala recently got engaged in Kerala in a church. They fell in love on sets of Tamil film ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ and have been dating for nearly three years.

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Southern actress Amala Paul marries Tamil filmmaker Director A.L.Vijay

Films like 'Grace of Monaco' don't create buzz in India - Uday Chopra

Uday Chopra, who is looking forward to the release of ‘Grace of Monaco‘ in India, hopes it does well though he feels such films do not create a buzz here.

The Nicole Kidman-starrer film is set to release in India on June 13.

Directed by French director Olivier Dahan, the film is a biopic of Hollywood star Grace Kelly, her crisis of marriage and identity during a dispute between Monaco’s Prince Rainier III and France’s Charles de Gaulle in 1962.

“I feel films like ‘Grace of Monaco’ do not really create a buzz in India. Our audience prefer superhero films or Oscar nominated films. Since we have the resources, we are trying to release the film in more than 70 screens (in India),” Uday told us.

He feels that the film will do well in India provided it garners good reviews.

“I am not looking at making money with the film in India. We are releasing the film here as a prestige issue. We hope it recovers the money spent on marketing it in India. I am still testing the waters with this film and hopefully with my forthcoming films we will do better,” he said.

Uday is the CEO of YRF Entertainment, the international film production wing of Yash Raj Films.

‘Grace of Monaco’ was the opening film at the 67th Cannes Film Festival, for which Uday was present.

“I am happy that we could present the film at such a prestigious film festival. When the film was premiered, it got a standing ovation which was an added bonus as that shows people also liked the film,” he said.

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Films like 'Grace of Monaco' don't create buzz in India - Uday Chopra

Rekha leaves Abhishek Kapoor 'surprised'

Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who has roped in Bollywood’s evergreen diva Rekha for his upcoming directorial ‘Fitoor’, is surprised by the actress’s in-depth analysis of the character and the story.

In the film, Rekha will be seen as a ‘begum’ (queen).

“She (Rekha) responded very well to the material. She understood the kind of film I am trying to make and the story I’m trying to tell. More than anything else, we discussed the character and she got into the depth of the story,” the director said at the launch of Mukesh Chhabra’s casting studio.

“Every director has his own degree of how deep he goes into a script. I was quite surprised to know that she is matching me step by step for that,” he added.

‘Fitoor’ is said to be a love story that features Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.

To be produced by UTV Motion Pictures, the film is scheduled to go on the floors soon.

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Rekha leaves Abhishek Kapoor 'surprised'

Rekha leaves Abhishek Kapoor 'surprised'

Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who has roped in Bollywood’s evergreen diva Rekha for his upcoming directorial ‘Fitoor’, is surprised by the actress’s in-depth analysis of the character and the story.

In the film, Rekha will be seen as a ‘begum’ (queen).

“She (Rekha) responded very well to the material. She understood the kind of film I am trying to make and the story I’m trying to tell. More than anything else, we discussed the character and she got into the depth of the story,” the director said at the launch of Mukesh Chhabra’s casting studio.

“Every director has his own degree of how deep he goes into a script. I was quite surprised to know that she is matching me step by step for that,” he added.

‘Fitoor’ is said to be a love story that features Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.

To be produced by UTV Motion Pictures, the film is scheduled to go on the floors soon.

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Rekha leaves Abhishek Kapoor 'surprised'

Leading Lady Shailene Woodley wanted to quit acting after ‘The Descendants’

She may be one of the rising stars in Hollywood but Shailene Woodley says she had her moments of self-doubt about acting.

Woodley, who currently stars in ‘Fault In Our Stars‘, said she wondered if her performance as Mary Jane was so bad that they cut her out from ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘, reported Vanity Fair.

“Somebody came to me and said, ‘I can’t wait to see what you do next.’ I took that as pressure – that I had to live up to somebody else’s expectations,” the 22-year-old star said.

“There were a few months where I was like, ‘I don’t want to act anymore.’ And then I got over it and realized it’s none of my business what other people think of me.”

Woodley said she initially freaked out when first finding out that her Mary Jane role in ‘Spider-Man 2′ was cut out.

“For a few hours it was literally like, ‘Oh, my God, was I awful? Why did they cut me? What are people going to think?’ I woke up the next morning and I was like, ‘OK, it makes total sense.’ I’m a pretty spiritual person, so I can just sit back and trust that everything happens for a reason, even if my ego doesn’t like it.”

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Leading Lady Shailene Woodley wanted to quit acting after ‘The Descendants’

Aditya Roy Kapur in love with rumoured girlfriend Shraddha's 'Galliyan' song

It’s not only actress Shraddha Kapoor, who is excited about her singing debut with her upcoming film ‘Ek Villain‘, but also her rumoured beau Aditya Roy Kapur.

In the forthcoming film ‘Ek Villain’, Shraddha has sung a song “Galliyan” along with singer-composer Ankit Tiwari. Aditya is loving the song and Shraddha’s voice.

“She has sung very well. I have heard the song and I think the song is among the chartbusters,” Aditya said at the launch of Mukesh Chhabra’s casting studio.

“I am very happy. I really love the song,” he added.

‘Ek Villain’, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Ekta Kapoor, also features Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh. It will hit the theatres June 27.

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Aditya Roy Kapur in love with rumoured girlfriend Shraddha's 'Galliyan' song

'Mundasupatti' makers use innovative promotional strategy

The makers of upcoming Tamil adventure comedy ‘Mundasupatti‘ have taken the online marketing space to higher levels of innovation. They have created an interactive application that allows people to create their own avatars akin to characters from the movie.

The app has been created on the website www.mymundasupattistyle.com.

“The app has been designed by mixing various styles of Mundasu (turbans), retro-styled eyewear and hairstyles from the 1980s. Along the lines of the posters and trailer, the retro theme of the online application is expected to kindle a sense of the 1980s amongst the viewers,” read a statement from the film’s co-producer Fox Star Studios India.

‘Mundasupatti’, which has been directed by debutant Ram Kumar, has been jointly produced by Fox Star India and C.V. Kumar.

The film featuring Vishnu Vishal, Kali Venkat and Nandita in lead roles, releases in cinemas Friday.

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'Mundasupatti' makers use innovative promotional strategy

'Karthikeya' my shot at catering to large audiences, says Nikhil Siddhartha

Nikhil Siddhartha is foraying into Tamil film market with ‘Karthikeya‘. He believes the Tamil-Telugu bilingual will give him an opportunity to expand his base and cater to large audiences in both the industries.

“A lot of Tamil actors are entering Telugu industry with their dubbed films. When I got this film, I felt I should also make use of this opportunity to enter the Tamil industry. Moreover, ‘Karthikeya’ is a bilingual and not a dubbed film with a lot Tamil of actors. We have also shot in Tamil Nadu to make it look authentic,” Nikhil told us.

Directed by debutant Chandoo Mondeti, ‘Karthikeya’ is a thriller. The movie is also Nikhil’s first attempt at the genre as he’s usually known for entertaining audiences with his romantic and comedy roles in films such as ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Yuvatha’.

“Although this is my mainstream attempt at the thriller genre, I don’t want audiences to think it’s a thriller flick all the way. It also has elements of love, friendship and comedy to entertain. So it’s a thriller with a lot of entertaining elements,” he said. Read More On MSN

'Karthikeya' my shot at catering to large audiences, says Nikhil Siddhartha

Hugh Jackman goes bald for Blackbeard role in 'Peter Pan'

Actor Hugh Jackman has gone bald to portray the negative role of Blackbeard in the upcoming ‘Peter Pan’ movie ‘Pan’.

The 45-year-old actor debuted his brand-new look via Instagram.

“Blackbeard is born,” Jackman captioned the photo that shows him sitting in a chair and staring up at the camera.

Directed by ‘Pride & Prejudice’ helmer Joe Wright, the movie also stars Amanda Seyfried (Wendy Darling’s mother, Mary), Rooney Mara (Tiger Lily), and Garrett Hedlund (Captain Hook). Newcomer Levi Miller will play the title role.

The Warner Bros film is said to be a new retelling of J M Barrie’s classic story about the boy who never grew up.

The script by Jason Fuchs is set during World War II and follows an orphan who is kidnapped by pirates and brought to Neverland.

‘Pan’ is slated to release in July 2015.

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Hugh Jackman goes bald for Blackbeard role in 'Peter Pan'