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Fraudsters arrested in Thailand duped people as George Clooney
An Italian man who duped people by imitating Hollywood actor George Clooney to sell clothes online was caught by police in Thailand.Francesco Galdelli and with his wife Vanja Goffi, who were on Interpol red notice since 2013, were arrested in Thailand at a house on the outskirts of Pattaya on Saturday, reported Euronews.The place where the couple was found playing tricks on people is known to be a hideout for gangsters and criminals from all across the world."During interrogation, Francesco confessed to claiming to be George Clooney and opening a clothing business to trick people into sending money," Thailand's Crime Suppression Division (CSD) said in a statement.The pair is also wanted in Italy for several scams and crime, according to the statement. The list of scams also included selling fake Rolex watches online.The case against the couple stretched many years back, with Clooney testifying against them in 2010 in Milan, saying that they had fraudulently used the name of the actor .
Sunny Deol postpones release date of son's 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas'
It is going to be a long wait for movie buffs before they see Karan Deol in 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' as the film's release date has been shifted to September 20 by his father Sunny Deol.The upcoming romantic film marks Karan's Bollywood debut and also stars Sahher Bambba. It was earlier scheduled to release on July 19.Actor Sunny Deol shared the news on Twitter and wrote, "The wait may have become longer but it will be worth it! Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas will now release on 20th September."He also shared a picture of him with the lead pair which appears to be clicked during the shoot.Reportedly, 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' is a love story and has been shot across various exotic locales of Manali. The film marks Sunny's third directorial after 'Dillagi' and 'Ghayal Once Again'.Before featuring in the upcoming film, Karan had assisted director Sangeeth Sivan in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2', which starred Sunny, Bobby Deol and Dharmendra.'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' borrows its name from Dharmendra's famous song ..
It's been a tough journey: Arjun Kapoor opens up about battle with obesity
Arjun Kapoor on Tuesday opened up about his struggles with obesity, calling it a "tough journey" that he navigated right from childhood. The actor took to Instagram where he shared a couple of his workout pictures and urged people battling with weight issues to keep working hard to achieve their goal. "It's been a tough journey for me ever since I was a kid when it comes to my battle with obesity. Everyone has their own struggles I have had and continue to have mine. "But the whole point of life is that we fall, we get back up and try again. Efforts will pay off eventually if not today then in a week month or even a year," Arjun wrote. The actor recalled how at the age of 20 he vowed to never give up for three years that took him to lose 50 kgs. "I sure as hell won't be giving up and letting go now... Keeping the belief is key, you gotta keep at it and one day you will reap the benefits... We all gotta keep the faith and keep at it cause what we do today will echo in time and reflect .
Amitabh Bachchan begins shooting for 'Gulabo Sitabo'
After shooting for his forthcoming film 'Chehre' with Emraan Hashmi, Amitabh Bachchan is now headed for his next project 'Gulabo Sitabo'.Big B is teaming up with Ayushmann Khurrana for Shoojit Sircar's 'Gulabo Sitabo', and the megastar has now shared that the shooting schedule will begin in Lucknow."One done another begun .. travel, location change, look change, crew change, colleagues change, city change .. and STORY CHANGE .. From Lucknow today 'GULABO SITABO ' .. AND THE LOOK ..!!! ??? well .. what can I say ..??," Amitabh wrote on Twitter.'Gulabo Sitabo' is a quirky family comedy film which is written by Juhi Chaturvedi and is being produced by Ronnie Lahiri with Sheel Kumar. The film will hit the theatre next year on April 24.Prior to beginning the shoot for 'Gulabo Sitabo', Amitabh was on the sets of 'Chehre' shooting with Emran. The duo started shooting in May, after which Big B also revealed his vintage look from the thriller.Meanwhile, Ayushmann is also prepping for his ...
'Shaadi Ke Patasey' a good family entertainer: Asrani
Veteran actor Asrani, who will next be seen in "Shaadi Ke Patasey", says the comedy drama film is a good family entertainer which is a rarity in today's time.
Sanjay Dutt dedicates first Marathi production 'Baba' to father Sunil Dutt
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Tuesday shared the motion poster of his first Marathi production "Baba" and dedicated the movie to his father, legendary actor Sunil Dutt. The 59-year-old actor released the motion poster of the film on social media. "Dedicating our first Marathi film 'BABA' to the person who remained steadfast in my life through everything! Love you Dad," Sanjay wrote. The actor also announced that the film, directed by Raj Gupta, will hit the theatres on August 2. The movie features Deepak Dobriyal in the lead role and is based on father-son relationship.
The 'Game of Thrones' connection in an Indian show
It has been almost a month since "Game of Thrones" aired its final episode but it seems fans are still gripped by the show's fever.
'Lakshya' clocks 15 years, Hrithik gets nostalgic
As "Lakshya" clocked 15 years of its release on Tuesday, its lead actor Hrithik Roshan said the film resonated with his phase of self discovery as an actor.
'Mental...' is sensitive towards mental illness: Ekta
Ekta Kapoor, producer of "Mental Hai Kya", says the film's title doesnt intend to offend or disregard anyones sentiments.
Bhumi Pednekar is all praise for Vicky Kaushal, calls him "most talented actor"
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar has been on a roll. Right from her debut film 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', to 'Toilet - Ek Prem Katha' to 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan' to 'Lust Stories', the actor has been standing out for her eclectic choice of subjects.The actor has made a place in people's heart with her performances and choosing films that are offbeat and socially relevant. After delivering some phenomenal performances, the actor has become the first choice for new-age films with unique storylines.The 29-year-old actor, who will be next seen in debutant director Bhanu Pratap Singh's horror movie, 'Bhoot Part One -- The Haunted Ship', co-starring Vicky Kaushal, is all praises for the 'Masaan' actor.Speaking about the 'Sanju' star, who has now become an actor to watch out for thanks to his diverse film choices, Bhumi said, "Vicky is one of the most talented actors of today and it's lovely working with him. It's a genre that both of us haven't explored before but I was quite thrilled to experiment
Taylor Swift feels 'so much lighter' after ending feud with Katy Perry
Singers Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have put their feud in the past and there's no more bad blood between the two.The music icons came together for Swift's 'You Need To Calm Down' music video, which released on Monday. In the video, which stands for the LGBTQ+ community and equal rights for women, the singers share a hug.The duo had been in a feud for the past few years, reportedly over backup dancers. Swift's song 'Bad Blood' is also rumoured to be about her prolonged quarrel with Perry. Perry's 'Swish Swish' is said to be her response, reported E! News.After reconciling, Swift opened up about being on "good terms" with Perry. Following the release of the new music video, Swift was called to the UK's Capital Breakfast to talk about reconnecting with the 'Never Really Over' singer.During the interaction, Swift shared that she and Perry have actually been on good terms "for a while."It all began in May 2018 when Perry sent Swift a literal olive branch before her 'Reputation' tour ...
Dee Rees to direct musical fantasy 'The Kyd's Exquisite Follies'
Filmmaker Dee Rees is set to direct independent movie musical fantasy "The Kyd's Exquisite Follies". The 42-year-old director, who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for her film "Mudbound", will also be writing the script for her new film. The project will be produced by Cassian Elwes, reported Variety. Singer-songwriter Santigold is creating the music for the film, with Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic working on the film's visual effects. The film revolves around "a young musician in search of stardom who catapults herself from the anonymity of her hometown of Same Ol', Same Ol' to the bright lights of the fabled It City." Rees is currently busy with the post-production on the Netflix political thriller "The Last Thing He Wanted," starring Anne Hathaway, Willem Dafoe, Toby Jones and Ben Affleck.
Saif's 'Jawaani Jaaneman' goes on floors
Actor Saif Ali Khan and Tabu-starrer coming-of-age comedy "Jawaani Jaaneman" went on floors in London on Tuesday. The film marks the debut of Pooja Bedi's daughter, Alaia F and is touted as a fun, comic take on how a man confronts the harsh reality of his life. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film is produced by Jacky Bhagnani, Saif's Black Knight Films and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films. "It's one of the most uber cool stories that I have come across. We are excited about the film going on floors and really looking forward to it," Bhagnani said in a statement. Shewakramani said the father-daughter bond between Saif and Alaia's characters at the story's core is both unique and relatable. "A father-daughter relationship is universal. I don't know about how different it is but the one depicted in 'Jawaani Jaaneman' is definitely very unique, as well as new-age and contemporary," the co-producer added. Saif and Alaia were recently spotted at the India-Pakistan World Cup match in .
Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm join cast of 'Richard Jewell'
Hollywood actors Olivia Wilde and Jon Hamm have joined the star-studded cast of veteran filmmaker Clint Eastwood's upcoming feature "Richard Jewell". The film is based on a a real-life security guard whose world turned upside down after law enforcement leaked to an overenthusiastic reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution that Jewell was a possible suspect for the pipe-bombing at Centennial Park during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. From that moment on, Jewell went from a hero, who discovered the suspicious abandoned backpack and saved hundreds of lives, to one of the most hated men in the US. Paul Walter Hauser is playing the titular role in the Warner Bros film alongside Sam Rockwell as Jewell's attorney and Kathy Bates as Jewell's mother. According to Variety, Wilde will essay the role of real-life reporter Kathy Scruggs, who covered the event, while Hamm will play an FBI agent investigating the bombing. Jonah Hill and Leonardo DiCaprio were originally attached to star, but they ...
'When They See Us': A series worth watching
Film: "When They See Us" on Netflix; Director: Ava DuVernay; Rating: *****(5 stars)
'Avengers' dominate MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
'Avengers' ruled the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019 as Marvel's latest offering "Endgame" was named the Best Movie with Robert Downey Jr winning the title of Best Hero as IronMan at the ceremony. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Josh Brolin's reprisal as supervillain Thanos won him the Best Villain award. In a video message, Downey Jr said winning the award was "kinda unexpected". "That said it's been an absolute joy, honour and privilege, etc to play Tony Stark all these years. So I want to say thank you Marvel, Disney, MTV and mostly thank y'all. "Maybe it's true that you love me 3,000 but I just checked. What are the new numbers? And oh, I love you 3,427," he said. Brie Larson took home the golden popcorn for the Best Fight sequence between her "Captain Marvel" and Minn-Erva (played by Gemma Chan) in MCU's first female stand-alone. She walked on stage arm-in-arm with her stunt doubles for the film, Jonna Bennett and Renae Moneymaker. "They're the living embodiment of Captain ...
Amitabh Bachchan shoots 'Gulabo Sitabo' in Lucknow
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday started filming for his next "Gulabo Sitabo" here. The 76-year-old actor, who recently finished shooting for "Chehre", took to Twitter to share the news. "One done another begun. Travel, location change, look change, crew change, colleagues change, city change and story change. From Lucknow today 'Gulabo Sitabo' and the look? Well, what can I say..." he wrote. The film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, marks first collaboration between Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana. Set in Lucknow, the film is billed as a quirky family comedy, penned by Sircar's longtime collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi. The film was earlier supposed to hit the theatres in November, but will now release on April 24, 2020. "Gulabo Sitabo" is produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar.
My battle with obesity has been tough: Arjun Kapoor
Actor Arjun Kapoor has opened up about his struggles with obesity and says it has been a tough journey for him.
Nobody else had guts to play flawed characters: Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor says he was drawn to flawed characters in his career at a time when many mainstream actors were wary of taking up such roles. The actor, who started out as a romantic hero in 2003 with "Ishq Vishk", is now more famous for his roles in "Kaminey", "Haider", "Udta Punjab" and the upcoming "Kabir Singh", a remake of Telugu film "Arjun Reddy". "Nobody else had the guts to play these characters. Maybe because I am my father's (Pankaj Kapur) son, I felt the need to play such flawed characters," Shahid told PTI in an interview. After starring in a series of love stories, Shahid's career witnessed a turn around when Vishal Bhardwaj cast him in a double role in "Kaminey", setting the tone for his future filmography. Shahid followed it up with a critically-praised role in Bhardwaj's "Haider", an adaptation of Shakespearean classic "Hamlet". The Kashmir-set drama saw him as a young student who gets caught in the politics of the Valley when he returns to his home to find his father ..
Here's the entire list of winners at MTV Movie & TV Awards
The much-awaited MTV Movie & TV awards hosted by Zachary Levi turned out to be special for actor Dwayne Johnson as he was presented with the Generation Award.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ceremony was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California where Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, Aubrey Plaza, Dave Bautista, David Spade, and Kumail Nanjiani took over the stage as presenters.The best movie award was presented to the recently released 'Avengers: Endgame', while HBO fantasy drama 'Game of Thrones' was adjudged the best show.Here is the complete list of winners:Best MovieAvengers: EndgameBest ShowGame of ThronesBest Performance in a movieLady Gaga- A Star is BornBest Performance in a showElisabeth Moss (June Osborne/Offred)- The Handmaid's TaleBest HeroRobert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man)- Avengers: EndgameBest VillainJosh Brolin (Thanos) - Avengers: EndgameBest KissNoah Centineo and Lana Condor (Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean)- To All the Boys
