Starring in "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" itself was a privilege for actress Tina Desai, but getting praised by its director John Madden has made her Hollywood stint even sweeter for her.
"I am honoured that John had faith in me and gave me a central part in the second film. Working with him is a huge privilege, obviously. But when he's happy with the outcome and proud of you, it gives you a terrific boost to keep going," Tina said in a statement.
"The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", a sequel to the 2012 film "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", featured a cast including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Richard Gere, Lillete Dubey and British actor of Indian descent Dev Patel, apart from Tina.
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Ali Fazal excited about India premiere of 'Furious 7'
Indian actor Ali Fazal, who features in three scenes of Hollywood film "Furious 7", is upbeat about hosting the India premiere of the movie here on April 1. He plans to call the industry's boy gang.
Ali is hoping that his role is liked by all his friends and family, and he wants to make the event special for his fans too!
The actor is planning to invite two of his fans to come and watch this film with him, and the selection of the lucky ones will be done via a social media contest.
Talking about it, Ali said: "The India premiere will be happening... I'm looking forward to it. Will be hosting it! My work with the entire gang was brief, but a whole new experience. I'm ever grateful to the entire cast and crew.
"This movie means much more to me than just a movie. It is an experience to remember for a lifetime."
Starring Jason Statham, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and late Paul Walker, the film will hit Indian screens in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on April 2.
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Caught by live fever -- Sarah Jane Dias
After making her debut in live performance at a fest in Pune, Sarah Jane Dias will now take to the stage for 'SPIRO - An MTV Indies Takeover'. She is loving her journey as a songstress.
SPIRO, an initiative by Pepsi MTV Indies and Viacom18, promises to be an indie experience like never before where fans will now get to celebrate the world of subcultures through music, comedy and cinema.
It will feature various indie musical acts including the Grammy-nominated electronica producer Pretty Lights. And Sarah will be one of the performers too. No wonder, she's "absolutely overwhelmed" ever since her music release.
"It is translating into being invited to perform at some of the best music events this summer... it's just a dream come true. I'm really looking forward to my MTV Indies Spiro performance, particularly because it's the first time for their festival.
"MTV Indies has been vey supportive of my music when it was launched and I am thrilled to have their continued support," she said in a statement.
The former beauty queen won the Femina Miss India title in 2007 and released her first single "Forgot to Be me" on Valentine's Day last year. The song, which focuses on heartbreak, has been written and composed by her.
