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Katrina Kaif hints reprise of 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' from sets of 'Sooryavanshi'

Katrina Kaif shared a picture with Akshay Kumar from the sets of their upcoming film 'Sooryavanshi', which hints about the inclusion of 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' song remake in the film.In the monochrome picture, the two actors can be seen posing with their heads wrapped in towels."Singing in the rain," Katrina captioned the picture in an Instagram.[{208efb1f-18c9-4f03-9209-b6ed71e67790:intradmin/Katrina_25.JPG}]While the actors did not elaborate, fans were quick enough to react on the post."R u shooting for Tip Tip barsa paani remake," one user wrote.While the second user wrote, "Tip tip barsa paani Katrina Kaif magic, so hot ! Can't wait."A while ago, Bollywood's 'Khiladi' revealed that the 90s hit song featuring him alongside Raveena Tandon was synonymous with him and his career.Akshay also mentioned that he would have been disappointed if the song would have been recreated by any other actor.Thanking Ratan Jain, head honcho of Venus, who reportedly owns the right to the original ...

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 5:40 PM IST

Dabanng 3: 'Rajjo' Sonakshi Sinha shares still from sets

While fans are eagerly waiting to see Sonakshi Sinha as Rajjo in 'Dabangg 3', the actor has managed to keep audiences on their toes by sharing stills and behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's sets.Sonakshi took to Instagram to share a mirror selfie on her Story from the sets of the upcoming movie. In the still, the 'Kalank' actor can be seen dressed up in a black outfit. But it's her hair and makeup that is sure to leave fans excited.With a messy, loose plait, a red bindi on her forehead and sindoor in her hair, Sonakshi is sure to steal hearts in the third installment of the 'Dabanng' series."Ready to Rajjo! #Dabangg3," read the caption.[{59ebcab5-d0a7-47cd-a063-940a85182da9:intradmin/sonaa_dabangjun25.jpg}]Sonakshi, who made her Bollywood debut with the 2010 movie 'Dabangg', plays Chulbul Pandey's (Salman Khan) wife Rajjo in the film.The actor had earlier shared the look of her character on Instagram when she started shooting for the film.While in Maheshwar for the first ...

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 5:35 PM IST

Did Dr. Phil reveal Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner's wedding date?

Singer-songwriter Joe Jonas and actor Sophie Turner's wedding countdown has officially begun!While fans around the world are eagerly waiting to know the details surrounding the couple's big day, American TV personality Phillip Calvin McGraw, popularly known as Dr. Phil, may have spilled some beans about the couple's wedding date, reported E! News.It all happened on Saturday when the 'Game of Thrones' actor had posted a picture of herself with Joe in front of the Eiffel Tower on her Instagram account. After seeing the sweet still, Dr. Phil couldn't resist and left a comment."Easy now! 1 week to go. Ha! See you at the wedding," he wrote underneath the photo.Soon, several followers called out the talk show host for revealing the big date."@drphil spoiler alert!!!" wrote one fan. "@drphil dropped the bomb!" wrote another.Some fans even compared Phil to DJ Diplo, who posted footage of Sophie and Joe's Las Vegas wedding back in May and totally spoiled their secret ceremony."HAHA! When Dr. ..

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 5:05 PM IST

Himesh Patel says soap star perception is 'changing'

British-Indian actor Himesh Patel says movie business has gradually warmed up to telly stars. The "EastEnders" star, who is the latest soap actor to head to the movies with "Yesterday", said he did not feel looked down upon while working on the Danny Boyle directorial. "I didn't feel it when I was working on ('Yesterday'). And, you know, whether it means that I'm scrutinised more when it does come out, obviously I don't know. I don't know whether to expect that or not. But the fact that I'm even in this position is a step that I don't think has happened. Well, it's been happening slowly. "There's friends of mine who have been doing really great work since leaving soaps. It's something that I think has been changing. I'm glad that, you know, someone like me, who did nine years on a soap, can now go on and do something like this. That's kind of a step in the right direction, I think," Patel told DigitalSpy. The 28-year-old actor, who played Tamwar Masood on the BBC soap opera, said ...

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 4:00 PM IST

Tiger Shroff gives Michael Jackson twist to 'Khalibali' song

As fans remembered the pop icon Michael Jackson on his 10th death anniversary today, an ardent fan of Jackson, Tiger Shroff paid the tribute to the late star with a unique video.The video posted by the actor on Instagram is definitely the best thing you will see on the Internet today.The video features Tiger recreating Jackson's iconic dance moves to the tune of the popular song 'Khalibali' from Ranveer Singh starred movie ' Padmaavat'.While maintaining the essence of Jackson's charm, Tiger will surely leave the fans wanting for more in the epic video.Recently a documentary titled 'Killing Michael Jackson' was released that explores the intriguing circumstances around the death of the international singer was released.The legendary singer passed away on 25 June 2009.Tiger who was last seen in 'Student Of The Year 2', will next be seen in 'Baaghi 3' and 'Rambo'.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:50 PM IST

Kiara Advani to star in Karan Johar-backed Netflix film 'Guilty'

Actor Kiara Advani will play the lead role in Netflix's new Indian original film "Guilty", to be produced by filmmaker Karan Johar. The project will mark yet another collaboration between the actor and the producer after the 2018 film "Lust Stories", which was released by Netflix on its platform. To be directed by Ruchi Narain, "Guilty" explores the different versions of truth that emerge when a small-town girl accuses the college heartthrob of rape. Seen through the eyes of his musician girlfriend, this story makes us question who is truly "guilty" in such circumstances. Narain is best known for writing screenplays of films such as "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Calcutta Mail". As a director, she has helmed films like "Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow" and "Hanuman Da' Damdaar". The drama film will be produced by Johar's Dharmatic, the digital content arm of the filmmaker's Dharma Production. The movie is slated to release on Netflix later this year.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:45 PM IST

Was told not to talk too much about 'woman stuff' early in my career: Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain says in the beginning of her career, she worried about the repercussions of being outspoken about women empowerment. The actor said she was even advised by a male directors to not speak too much about "woman stuff". Chastain, who has been at the forefront of pay parity movement in Hollywood, believes women no longer feel scared to criticise the industry. "One big difference is the freedom women have to speak about the industry. In the beginning, I did feel a little bit of nervousness about criticising an industry that I was very lucky to be involved in. After working my whole life to try to create a career, perhaps I was damaging it. I even had male directors say to me: 'You're talking too much about this woman stuff," Chastain told The Independent. A lot has changed in the gender politics in Hollywood after it was hit by the #MeToo movement in the wake of Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal, which birthed another campaign in Time's Up. "But I've noticed that ..

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:35 PM IST

'Pati, Patni Aur Woh' character similar to what I really am, says Bhumi

Actor Bhumi Pednekar is eagerly looking forward to her next film 'Pati, Patni Aur Woh', as she feels the character she is set to portray resembles her real self.Elaborating on her character, the 29-year old said, "She is extremely confident; she has got this sensual energy about her which stays back with you. She has an impact on people."She continued, "She is a young girl, she has ambition, she wants bigger things in life. So, these are characteristics about her that I really identify with."While Bhumi has acted in a number of films, she believes that 'Pati, Patni Aur Woh' will introduce her real self to the fans."I think people will for the first time see how I look in real life!" she added.From playing an overweight girl in her debut film 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' to playing an impactful girl in her upcoming film, Bhumi has displayed versatility through all her roles.In the upcoming film, Bhumi will be seen sharing screen space with Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Pandey.'Pati Patni Aur Woh' ..

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:30 PM IST

Diana Rigg, Terence Stamp join 'Last Night in Soho'

Veteran actors Diana Rigg and Terence Stamp are starring in Edgar Wright's next "Last Night in Soho". According to Variety, Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns have penned the script for the London-set psychological thriller. The cast includes Rita Tushingham, Michael Ajao and Synnove Karlsen, with already announced names such as Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie and Matt Smith. Details about the project are under wraps, except that the shooting has taken place in the titular Soho district in Central London in recent days. Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Wright are attached to produce. The film is a Focus and Working Title co-production.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:05 PM IST

Michael Jackson's legacy will continue, says sister Janet

Remembering her brother Michel Jackson on his 10th death anniversary, sister Janet opined that the singer's legacy will continue for generations."It will continue," People quoted Jackson as saying in an interview with The Sunday Times."I love it when I see kids emulating him, when adults still listen to his music. It just lets you know the impact that my family has had on the world," she added.Jackson said that she means no arrogance but stating 'what is.'"I hope I'm not sounding arrogant in any way -- I'm just stating what is. It's really all God's doing, and I'm just thankful for that," Janet explained.The remark on her brother's legacy comes on the 10th death anniversary of Jackson who was found dead in Los Angeles home on June 25, 2019.A documentary made on the mysterious death of the pop legend 'Killing Michael Jackson' was released recently to mark the day. It explored the intriguing circumstances around the death of the singer.The hour-long documentary features three US ...

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:05 PM IST

Zachary Levi to lead 'Spy Guys'

"Shazam!" star Zachary Levi is in talks to star in New Line Cinema's "Spy Guys". According to Deadline, Jeff Tomsic is directing the movie from a script penned by Adam Sztykiel. If things are finalised, Levi will play a super spy who gets in a jam on an impossible mission and can only rely on the help of his moronic college friends who happen to be with him to work it out. The project will be produced by by John Rickard and Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 3:00 PM IST

Marisa Tomei wants to star in sitcom

Marisa Tomei says she wants to go back to the small screen and do a sitcom. The 54-year-old actor, where she got her start in 1987's "A Different World", said she had the realisation after starring in a recreation of an "All in the Family" episode. She played Edith Bunker in ABC's recent "Live In Front of a Studio Audience" event. "I've wanted to do a show for a while because I want to be in one place for a bit of time. Part of it is just a different phase of life. After this 'All in the Family' live thing, I'm snake bit. "I was telling my agents, I really want to do a sitcom! And they were like, no you don't want to do sitcoms, nobody wants to do sitcoms. But I really want to do a sitcom!" Tomei said during Variety's "My Favorite Episode" podcast. She will next be seen reprising her role of Aunt May in "Spider-Man: Far From Home".

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 2:50 PM IST

You can't deny talent: Judi Dench on Kevin Spacey, Harvey Weinstein

Judi Dench has offered support to embattled producer Harvey Weinstein and actor Kevin Spacey, saying their work and contribution to cinema should not be erased from the history books. In an interview with Radio Times, the veteran actor did not defend either Weinstein or Spacey, who are facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against them, but expressed "agony" over the treatment of their professional work. "What kind of agony is that? Are we going to negate 10 years at the Old Vic and everything that he did (as artistic director) how wonderful he's been in all those films? Are we just not going to see all those films that Harvey produced? "You cannot deny somebody a talent. You might as well never look at a Caravaggio painting (he was a murderer). You might as well never have gone to see Nol Coward (accused of predatory behaviour)," Dench said. The actor, who considers Spacey a good friend, had last year criticised his firing from Ridley Scott's "All the Money in the World",

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 2:30 PM IST

Krysten Ritter doesn't want 'Jessica Jones' revival

Krysten Ritter is not up for a "Jessica Jones" revival and the actor says she is content about "closing the door" on the Marvel-Netflix series. The show, whose third and now final season premiered last October, was cancelled by the streaming service in February. In the eponymous series, the 37-year-old actor played the former superhero who opens her own detective agency. With Disney's upcoming streaming platform Disney+, fans often wondered if the show or characters might get a new lease of life, but Ritter said she does not want to play the role again. "Do I think I'll play her again? I don't think so. I feel like I've played her, you know? I feel really good about it. I feel good about closing the door," she told TVLine. "Jessica Jones" showrunner Melissa Rosenberg echoed Ritter's sentiments. "I feel like this is a really complete, closed chapter. I mean, never say never. But I feel ready to tell all new stories," Rosenberg said.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 2:30 PM IST

Lucrecia Martel announced as jury head of Venice Film Festival

Filmmaker Lucrecia Martel has been announced as the jury president of the 2019 Venice Film Festival. The director has become the seventh woman to preside over the jury in the festival's 76-year-long history. Previously, actor Annette Bening served as the jury head at the 2017 edition of the film extravaganza. "It's an honour, a responsibility, and a pleasure to be a part of this celebration of cinema, of humanity's immense desire to understand itself," Martel said in a statement. Martel will head the jury that awards the festival's coveted Golden and Silver Lions. The other panel members are yet to be announced. The decision was made by the Board of the Biennale di Venezia, chaired by Paolo Baratta, based on the recommendation of festival director Alberto Barbera. "Four feature films and a handful of shorts, in just under two decades, have been enough to make Lucrecia Martel Latin America's most important female director, and one of the top worldwide. "In her films, the originality of

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 2:30 PM IST

A full circle: Shreyas Talpade elated to voice Aryan Khan's friend in 'The Lion King'

It seems the classic 'The Lion King' is not only special for fans, but for actor Shreyas Talpade as well.Talpade, who essayed the role of Shah Rukh Khan's best friend in the 2007 hit 'Om Shanti Om', is all set to voice Timon, one the wittiest characters and best friend of Simba (dubbed by Aryan Khan).From essaying the role of SRK's best friend to voicing the character of his son Aryan Khan's best friend, Talpade believes life is now a "full circle.""The Lion King is a film we all love and it's an honour to voice for Timon. But this film is special to me for another reason. From playing Shah Rukh's best friend in 'Om Shanti Om' to dubbing Aryan's best friend in 'The Lion King', life has come a full circle for me," he said.Talpade will also be singing the popular Hakuna Matata hymn alongside Sanjay Mishra, who will lend his voice for Pumbaa.Other big names in the list are Ashish Vidyarthi, who will be the voice behind Scar's character, and veteran actor Govardhan Asrani who will voice ..

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 1:50 PM IST

When Samuel L Jackson spotted 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' poster gaffe

You don't mess with Nick Fury. Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson recently spotted a movie poster of "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in a movie theatre here only to realise that his character, Fury, was sporting his trademark eyepatch on the wrong eye. The actor decided to have some fun with the gaffe and shared the poster on his Instagram, which wrongly featured the eyepatch on the right eye. "Uhhhhhhh, What In The Actual F** IS GOING ON HERE???!!! Jackson wrote on social media, accompanying his post with the hashtag #lefteyem****f****h." Fury has been a part of Marvel Cinematic Universe since the beginning but the story behind his iconic eyepatch was finally revealed in "Captain Marvel". Jackson was also a part of "Avengers: Endgame" and the upcoming "Far From Home". "Spider-Man" releases in India on July 4.

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 1:35 PM IST

Beyonce 'wrote and performed' song for 'The Lion King', says director

Beyonce, who landed her voice in the upcoming Disney remake 'The Lion King,' has also written and performed a song for the film's soundtrack."We have all the original songs, but there's a song that she performed and wrote in the spirit of the production along with working with Lebo M., who's part of it with Hans Zimmer," People quoted director Jon Favreau saying during an interaction with Fandango on Monday.However, he kept Beyonce's track title a secret. The recently released tracklist for the film has a song titled 'TBA', which is expected to be Beyonce's music."They were all collaborating with her and helping to bring this new piece of music into a film where there's already a very established musical personality to the piece," Favreau added.Praising the composer Lebo M, he said, "So it was nice of them to have them working with her to allow the new song to feel organically a part of the new production."The 37-year old has voiced Nala, Simba's bae in the film.The film will see ...

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 1:30 PM IST

Mckenna Grace to lead, produce 'Rabbit Cake'

Teen actor Mckenna Grace is set to feature in and produce "Rabbit Cake". The 13-year-old actor, best known for "Gifted", "I, Tonya" and "Young Sheldon", is backing the film adaptation of the 2017 acclaimed novel by Annie Hartnett. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Grace is one of the youngest producers in Hollywood. "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" fame director Susan Johnson is attached to helm the project set at Amazon Studios. Black List scribe Allie Hagan will pen the screenplay. Besides Grace, Alix Madigan will produce through her Mad Dog Films banner. "Rabbit Cake" follows on a young girl called Elvis Babbitt whose head is filled with facts. When her mother drowns while sleepwalking, she decides to investigate the circumstances, going on a journey of self-discovery, finding comfort in the people and animals of her town in Alabama. On the acting front, Grace will next be seen in "Annabelle Comes Home".

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 1:10 PM IST

Vin Diesel feels 'blessed beyond words' as 'Fast and Furious 9' filming begins

Coming back to reprise their roles as Dom and Letty, Vin Diesel and his co-star Michelle Rodriguez feel 'blessed beyond words' as they completed the first-day shoot of the next film in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise.Diesel on Monday shared a small clip of him with Rodriguez on Instagram and is heard saying, "Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow, can you believe it Letty?""Nine," replies Rodriguez.Diesel further said, "We just completed out first day. It feels like a miracle. It feels like we're just so grateful to you universal, to our whole team, crew, incredible cast and most importantly we're so grateful to you, world that has adopted the franchise and can you believe it?""I can actually," responded his co-actor."It's so awesome, so blessed and we love you so much," Diesel and Rodriguez signed off.The ninth instalment also stars wrestling champion John Cena, along with Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Lucas Black, to name a few.Cena also expressed his excitement after being roped in ..

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 1:10 PM IST