What makes Kritika Kamra nervous (TV Snippets)
Actress Kritika Kamra says that sometimes she gets nervous while reading the script of her TV show “Prem Ya Paheli Chandrakanta”. “I’m not finding any problems while shooting the scenes, but sometimes...
View ArticleHave made my space without backing, support, says Aditi Rao Hydari
She’s clearly on a career high this year with roles in “Aur Devdas”, “Padmavati”, Mani Ratnam’s film “Kaatru Veliyidai” and in Sanjay Dutt‘s comeback film “Bhoomi”. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says she...
View Article‘Jolly LLB 3’ confirmed, say makers
The makers of the “Jolly LLB” franchsie on Wednesday confirmed there will be a third instalment of then film. At a success party of the recently released “Jolly LLB 2”, the makers were asked if they...
View ArticlePrime accused in actress’ kidnap arrested
Pulsar Sunil, the prime accused in the kidnapping of a Kerala actress, was arrested on Thursday, police said. Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra told the media that Sunil and an accomplice had been...
View ArticleNicole Scherzinger goes underwear-free for party
Singer Nicole Scherzinger chose not to wear an underwear to party the night away following Brit Awards here. “The X Factor” judge, dressed in a sheer silver dress, headed to the Universal Music...
View ArticleColour-blind casting is the way to go, says Huma Qureshi
Critically acclaimed actress Huma Qureshi, who is garnering applause for her maiden international venture “Viceroy’s House” — which was screened at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival — is...
View ArticleHuma Qureshi attends Brit Awards 2017
Indian actress Huma Qureshi attended the Brit Awards 2017 here, and had an amazing time at the gala. The actress, who is loving the appreciation coming her way after the success of courtroom drama film...
View ArticleMental health as important as physical health: Lovato
Singer-actress Demi Lovato, who has been vocal about her battle with bipolar depression, believes that mental health is “just as important as physical health”. Inspired by her own travails with mental...
View ArticleAkshay Kumar bats for ayurvedic tricks for well-being
Actor Akshay Kumar, who is fit as a fiddle at 49, has vouched for ayurveda, the traditional Hindu system of medicine, and says people are not respecting the “God-given” treasure. Akshay, who shared an...
View Article‘Split’: Far better than Shyamalan’s recent films (Review)
Film: “Split”; Writer-Director: M Night Shyamalan; Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy; Rating: *** So all right. We know this is a thriller about a kidnapper who assumes 23 personalities. But would...
View ArticleThere’s lawlessness in India: Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj
Acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj feels that one can get away with anything in India, and says “there is no respect for law and no law enforcement” in the country. Asked about the law situation in...
View Article‘Wedding Anniversary’: Pretentious and shoddy (IANS Review, Rating: *)
Film: “Wedding Anniversary”; Director: Shekhar S. Jha; Cast: Mahie Gill, Nana Patekar, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Yatin Karyekar; Rating: * “Wedding Anniversary” is about a couple — Kahani (Mahie Gill)...
View ArticleMain accused in Kerala actress’ kidnap arrested (Lead)
Pulsar Sunil, the main accused in the kidnapping of a popular Malayalam actress, was arrested on Thursday, six days after the shocking incident, the state police said. Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra...
View ArticleCBFC refuses certificate to ‘Lipstick…’, director vows to fight back
India’s film censors have declined to certify “Lipstick Under My Burkha” for its sexual scenes and abusive words, among other things. Director Alankrita Shrivastava says the decision is “an assault on...
View ArticleAIFW now four-day affair for ‘better business’, dedicates day to handloom
The forthcoming edition of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) will have many firsts in terms of presentations. For the first time, the gala will be held for four days instead of five, and the opening day...
View ArticleSharad Kelkar to do cameo in ‘Sher-E-Punjab…’
Sharad Kelkar will be seen doing a cameo in the upcoming historical periodic drama “Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh”. The actor says the reason he said yes is because it delves into the Sikh...
View ArticleEfforts on to make Chiranjeevi-Pawan film a reality
Producer and Member of Parliament T. Subbirami Reddy on Thursday confirmed that efforts are on to make a multi-starrer with megastar Chiranjeevi and his younger brother Pawan Kalyan. He told the media...
View Article10 countries join UN Environment’s war on marine litter (Lead)
The UN Environment on Thursday launched an unprecedented global campaign to eliminate major sources of marine litter: microplastics in cosmetics and the excessive, wasteful usage of single-use plastic...
View ArticleGuru Randhawa, Fazilpuria to perform in capital
Singers Guru Randhawa and Fazilpuria, among others, will lend a musical vibe to Ambience Carnival, a terrace food festival with live music to be held here from Friday to Sunday. Tatava K, Nina Shah and...
View Article‘Split’: Seriously Contrived (IANS Review, Rating: *1/2)
Film: “Split”; Director: M. Night Shyamalan; Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Haley Lu Richardson, Jessica Sula, Brad William Henke, Sebastian Arcelus; Rating: *1/2 A survival...
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