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‘Art of cinema matters, not budget’

Published On: August 27, 2017 09:50 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 27: Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, whose new film 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz' has released in theatres, said as an artist he is more concerned about the art of cinema rather than focusing on its budget.

R. Balki: Real PadMan's life as entertaining as 'Sholay'

Published On: August 27, 2017 09:46 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 27: 'PadMan', an upcoming Hindi film that focuses on menstruation and women's health, will be as high on entertainment as the evergreen 'Sholay', said its director R Balki, who believes there's no point in being preachy to the audience.

Cats are evil: Tom Holland

Published On: August 27, 2017 09:43 AM NPT By: IANS

NEW DELHI, August 27: Hollywood actor Tom Holland says he hates cats because they are evil. Asked why he hates cats, Holland told IANS in a recorded response, "Because they are evil."

Taylor Swift selling snake-design jewellery

Published On: August 26, 2017 10:48 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, August 26: Singer Taylor Swift is selling snake-design rings on her website to coincide with the release of her new song ‘Look What You Made Me Do’.

Lady Gaga documentary to release in September

Published On: August 26, 2017 10:46 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, August 26: ‘Gaga: Five Foot Two’, a portrait of a year in the life of pop star Lady Gaga, will release on September 22, California-based internet entertainment company Netflix has announced.

Actor Jay Thomas dies at 69

Published On: August 26, 2017 10:42 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, August 26: 'Ray Donovan' actor Jay Thomas has lost his battle with cancer. He was 69.

Patty hits back at Cameron's 'Wonder Woman' criticism

Published On: August 26, 2017 10:40 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, August 26: ‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins hit back at ‘Avatar’ director James Cameron over his criticism of her superhero film as "a step backward".

Bhansali wants Gauri to turn art director

Published On: August 26, 2017 10:30 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 26: She is a successful producer, entrepreneur, interior designer, mother of three children and wife of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Gauri Khan says filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, impressed by her work, has urged her to design film sets and turn art director.

Pooja Batra joins American show ‘Lethal Weapon'

Published On: August 26, 2017 10:25 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 26: Bollywood actor Pooja Batra has joined the cast of American TV show "Lethal Weapon" and has started shooting for the same.

Heroines no more a mere tool of glamour, says Bhumi Pednekar

Published On: August 24, 2017 09:18 AM NPT By: IANS

NEW DELHI, August 24: On her Bollywood debut, she played an overweight but educated woman who speaks up for her rights. In her second film, she plays a woman who stands up against open defecation.

'Om Shanti Om' will redefine devotional music: Baba Ramdev

Published On: August 24, 2017 09:15 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Augsut 24: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who will next be seen as Maha Guru in television show 'Om Shanti Om', says the upcoming singing reality entertainer will redefine the magic of devotional music in India.

Big B praises short films with vital messages

Published On: August 24, 2017 09:10 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 24: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised actor Jackky Bhagnani’s short film ‘Carbon’ on the need for saving the environment, and another movie ‘Karta Tu Dharta Tu’ which pays tribute to Mumbai Police.

'Air Pollution is a Real, Serious Challenge'

Published On: August 23, 2017 08:55 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 23: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone says most people are unaware about indoor air pollution and the toll it can take on health.

FCAT passes film on Arvind Kejriwal

Published On: August 22, 2017 11:44 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 22: 'An Insignificant Man' -- a film documenting the journey of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal -- will get a U/A certificate by the censor board on instructions from the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). The makers are overwhelmed.

Kylie breaks silence on Tyga split

Published On: August 22, 2017 11:37 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, August 22: Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner broke up with rapper Tyga because she was too young to be in a serious relationship.

SRK to endorse deodorant brand

Published On: August 22, 2017 11:33 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 22: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in to endorse deodorant brand Denver.

'Princes William and Harry have cameos in 'Star Wars'

Published On: August 21, 2017 10:55 AM NPT By: IANS

LONDON, August 21: Actor John Boyega, who will reprise his role as Finn in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’, has confirmed that Prince William and Prince Harry have cameo appearances in the upcoming movie.

'Raabta', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi ' helped me evolve: Kriti Sanon

Published On: August 21, 2017 10:53 AM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, August 21: Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon says her films ‘Raabta’ and ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ have helped her evolve both as an actor and as a person.

'Deadpool 2' stuntwoman died due to low speed

Published On: August 21, 2017 10:45 AM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, August 21:  Preliminary investigation into stuntwoman Joi ‘SJ’ Harris' death suggests that the stunt might not have been all that difficult and that her death was the result of a freak low-speed accident.

'I love an underdog story'

Published On: August 20, 2017 11:15 AM NPT By: IANS

Los Angeles: Singer Louis Tomlinson says being a solo artiste is harder than being in the band One Direction.