People assume my life must have been sorted: Arjun Kapoor

23/10/2018
He may have the “Kapoor” tag at the end of his name, but life hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Arjun. Since making his debut with Ishaqzaade in 2012, he’s seen his fair share of ups and downs. Now, as he gears up for the release of Namaste England, we sit down with him to get to know the man behind the screen. You come across as a strong person, but you have said before that you are extremely emotional. Is that true? That is true. I guess my physicality and the kind of roles that I did at t...

No man from the music industry stood up for me: Shweta Pandit

23/10/2018
In the last four weeks, after the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar case gained momentum, several women from different sectors called out alleged perpetrators, who they have accused of sexual harassment at the workplace. Among the many women, who have spoken out as part of the #MeToo Movement, were singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit, who made allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Anu Malik. Later, more women, who chose to remain anonymous, made similar charges against the 57-year-o...

Prabhas to treat his fans with something special on his birthday

23/10/2018
On account of Dussehra, Prabhas took to his social media wishing everyone Happy Dussehra along with an exciting news. The actor who is all set to celebrate his birthday on 23rd of October has a special surprise for all his fans. Sharing the news, Prabhas said, "Dear fans, excited to share something special with you all on 23rd of this month ?? Last year, Prabhas treated all his fans by unveiling the first look of Saaho. The actor teased his look, dressed in all-black and half-masked walki...

I was scared to approach Subodh: Trupti Bhoir

23/10/2018
When Agadbam released in 2010, it was well received among audiences and critics. The film was praised for its treatment of a sensitive subject and went on to establish Trupti as a versatile actor. Eight years later, the actor is ready with the sequel to the film, which also has her as the director. “When the film released, I announced Majha Agadbam at that very same time because I saw how people enjoy such subjects. I also decided to direct it and write the sequel,” says Trupti, who plays t...

Deepika-Ranveer to get married in November

23/10/2018
Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Sunday announced that they are getting married in November. In a post shared on their respective social media accounts, the couple revealed that the wedding celebrations will take on November 14 and 15. "With the blessings of our families, it gives us immense joy in sharing that are wedding is set to take place on the 14th and 15th of November 2018. "We thank you for all the love you have showered upon us over the years and seek your blessings as ...

My journey as a single mother was very tough, I had no money, husband or relatives: Neena Gupta

23/10/2018
Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who worked in TV shows like Saans, Siski, Saat Phere and Kamzor Kadii Kaun, says working on the small screen gave her money, fame and name. “When I came from Delhi to become an actor there were only films and no TV. Working in films is an aspiration for all actors. When I did not get roles in films then I did TV and got a chance to play all kinds of roles. TV gave me money, fame and name,” Neena said. The 59-year-old says she did a lot of work on the small screen...

Everything said about Anu Malik is true: Alisha Chinai

23/10/2018
The composer even feels that, because Malik’s peers continued to work with him, he was emboldened to persist with his predatory behaviour. Anu Malik’s predatory ways are no secret in the industry for he was dragged to court by singer Alisha Chinai for sexual harassment way back in the 1990s. The matter was settled after a few years and Malik went back to business. But as the wave of current #MeToo accusations, against him state, he continued to prey on singers, especially newcomers who approa...

Shammi real contribution to Hindi cinema was the idea of abandon: Mahesh Bhatt

22/10/2018
When I stepped into the movie industry, Rajesh Khanna was redefining stardom. His rise to the top was seen as a phenomenal event in the history of Hindi cinema. The great Shammi Kapoor was fading into anonymity by then. But nobody who has been touched by Hindi cinema, especially post-Independence, can deny the powerful impact Shammi made on their consciousness. When you say Shammi, the word ‘Yahoo’ and the icy slopes of Kashmir and Shimla erupt into my memory. I can still picture him dancing th...

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge will always be an incredibly special film: Kajol

22/10/2018
Actor Kajol says Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which has clocked 23 years of its release in the Hindi film industry, will always be an incredibly special film. Kajol on Saturday tweeted: “1,200 weeks and still running! thank you all for all the love that you have been showering on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge for so many years! It was, it is and will always be an incredibly special film for all of us.” Kajol had said that DDLJ cannot be recreated or remade. “I don’t think so (on remake of the fi...

Varun praises Badhaai Ho, calls Ayushmann ‘Mr Wonderful’

22/10/2018
Badhaai Ho is doing extremely well at the box office. The film marks Ayushmann Khurrana’s second hit of the year. The actor also featured in Andhadhun, which released recently. Badhaai Ho is receiving accolades from critics and Bollywood contemporaries. Recently Varun Dhawan heaped praises on the actor for his family entertainer. Varun took to Twitter and congratulated the entire team of Badhaai Ho. He wrote, “Loved #BadhaaiHo. A very well directed film by #amit. @ayushmannk apki puri family b...

I needed little bit of a break, as I could feel fatigue setting in: Farhan

22/10/2018
Actor, filmmaker and singer Farhan Akhtar loves pulling off a variety of roles. However, he was on a “much-needed break” from acting. After a year-and-a-half, he has started shooting for his upcoming film The Sky Is Pink and feels “recharged”. The break came about because he was beginning to feel burnt out. In this candid interview, he also talks about how failure of his films affect him. Excerpts: An actor, director, writer, producer and singer… What keeps you going? I guess, just enjoying w...

22/10/2018
I needed little bit of a break, as I could feel fatigue setting in: Farhan

Anurag Kashyap-produced Bebaak dropped from MAMI film festival

22/10/2018
Director Shazia Iqbal says her film has been dropped from the line-up of the 20th Jio Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) Mumbai Film Festival as its producer is Anurag Kashyap. Iqbal is heartbroken as the film was to have its world premiere at the gala. She has penned an open letter to the film festival’s organisers for an explanation. “My film was dropped by Mumbai Film Festival because Anurag Kashyap is my producer. This is an open letter to MAMI board members seeking answers for dropping...

Harassment stories anger me: Raveena on #MeToo

22/10/2018
Supporting India's #MeToo movement, Raveena Tandon says even though she has not been a victim of sexual harassment, the countless stories of ill-treatment of women anger her. The 43-year-old actor said she has been through "professional harassment" in the film industry and hence understands the trauma. "I was never sexually harassed as I was not the one to just take it. I would give it back. But I can imagine the trauma that the young girls go through. It is so sad and disheartening to hear...

I am discovering the black swan in me: Sumeet Vyas

21/10/2018
Veere Di Wedding starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Sumeet Vyas and Shikha Talsania released earlier this year and made a mark on the box office. The film is making it’s world television premiere on &pictures today. Sumeet Vyas’s performance was lauded in Veere Di Wedding, for he was one of the most organic characters in the film. Indianexpress.com spoke to the actor who came into the spotlight with TVF’s Permanent Roommates in 2014, and has since appeared in various web ser...

I know I’ve become a star but don’t want to believe it: Ayushmann Khurrana

21/10/2018
Six years and nearly a dozen films later, Ayushmann Khurrana says his aim is to be consistent with his choices by retaining his innocence towards the craft. Ayushmann, who made his debut with Vicky Donor in 2012, has featured in several slice-of-life films, including Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Shubh Mangal Savdhan. His first thriller Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is the best reviewed film of the year. He has followed it up with Badhaai Ho, which is garnering positive response. “I approa...

#MeToo being used for character assassination: Anu Malik’s lawyer

21/10/2018
A day after singer Shweta Pandit accused Anu Malik of harassment, a lawyer for the music composer said Thursday that the #MeToo movement, which is having its India moment, is being used for his client's "character assassination". Pandit took to Twitter to accuse Malik of being a "pedophile and sexual predator", saying he misbehaved with her when she was a greenhorn in the Hindi music industry. He denied the allegation. In a statement to PTI, Malik's lawyer, Zulfiquar Memon said, "The allegati...

I’ve waited for good work to come my way and Badhaai Ho is a result of that: Gajraj Rao

21/10/2018
Gajraj Rao and Neena Gupta are the heartbeats of Badhaai Ho, a film about a middle age couple facing unexpected pregnancy. Rao, who considers Badhaai Ho as the best film of his career, says a lot has changed in cinema as character actors are no longer treated as fillers in the story. “Today roles are written for us and there is respect as well from everyone. Credit goes to leading man as they are not insecure about their craft and that is the reason why character actors like me are getting to ...

Whether Me Too stays or fizzles out, people will be wary: Neena Gupta

21/10/2018
The most substantial impact of the #MeToo movement, which took off in India following actress Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations against actor Nana Patekar, is that people now will be wary of engaging in misconduct whether or not the movement continues says veteran actress Neena Gupta. Asked if she feels the #MeToo wave will stay in India or whether it will die down, Neena told IANS here: “See, proving (an experience) is very difficult here. Right now, girls have got the strength...

Sreesanth’s wife Bhuvneshwari and Dipika Kakar’s husband Shoaib on Bigg Boss 12

21/10/2018
Salman Khan will be back today with the Bigg Boss 12 Weekend Ka Vaar episode. And joining him this time would be Dipika Kakar’s husband Shoaib Ibrahim and Sreesanth’s wife Bhuvneshwari Kumari. Shared a source with indianexpress.com, “The makers plan to get the better halves of the two most talked about contestants Dipika and Sreesanth. Shoaib and Bhuvneshwari will, in a way, try to justify their partners’ actions. The two will also share some pearls of wisdom with Dipika and Sreesanth. They wi...

Female-fronted films have become commercially viable for producers: Kajol

20/10/2018
Actor Kajol believes the strong performance of female-fronted films at the ticket window has forced producers to rethink their strategy. She says producers were earlier reluctant to back such projects because box office response was not very encouraging for those films, though they garnered good reviews. But with films such as Raazi , Padmaavat , and Pink doing well at the box office, Kajol believes there is a definitive shift in the mindset. "I think the talk about it right now is because i...

Someday, work with me again: Salman Khan tells Karan Johar

20/10/2018
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who became a part of a celebration for 20 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , says the film's director Karan Johar is the "busiest man" in the Hindi film industry today. The actor has urged the filmmaker to work with him again. Salman was addressing the media through video conferencing at the grand celebration here on Tuesday. Karan had approached many established actors to play the part of Aman Mehta in his directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but eventually Salma...

MeToo: Mouni Roy says she was not sexually harassed by Reema Kagti, slams Twitter user

20/10/2018
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, 11 women filmmakers, including Zoya Akhtar, Alankrita Shrivastava and Meghna Gulzar took a firm stand and pledged to ‘not work with proven offenders’ in a tweet. They were joined by filmmakers, such as Gauri Shinde, Kiran Rao, Konkona Sen Sharma, Nandita Das, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti, Ruchi Narain and Shonali Bose, who showed their support for the #MeToo movement by sharing the same post. But a Twitter user replied to a tweet shared by Konkana accusing them...

Haven’t got anything without a fight in my life: Kangana Ranaut

20/10/2018
Kangana Ranaut says she has never got anything in her life without fighting for it, and she would not want her children to live the way she has. Kangana spoke to the media at the wrap-up party of her film “Manikarnika The Queen of Jhansi” here on Monday. Asked whether she feels there are any similarities in Rani Lakshmibai and in her own personality, the actress said: “I think her life was very tragic and she struggled a lot in her life. It’s not the kind of life which you will wish for someb...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte to play leads in Honey Trehan’s next

20/10/2018
Actors play the leads in Honey Trehan’s directorial debut which is set in the heartland of the country. Saadat Hasan Manto in Nandita Das’s second directorial and Bal Thackeray in Abhijit Panse’s biopic on the late Shiv Sena supremo, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has given his nod to his next. The actor will feature in Raat Akeli Hai, the directorial debut of casting director-turned-filmmaker Honey Trehan, who has previously assisted Vishal Bhardwaj on Maqbool, Omkara and 7 Khoon Maaf. We have now learn...

Despite the allegations against my father, I will continue to add my voice to #MeToo: Nandita Das

20/10/2018
Nandita Das broke her silence over the sexual harassment allegations against her father, noted painter Jatin Das, stating that she will continue to lend support to the #MeToo movement. A woman, who is the co-founder of a paper-making company, came forward on Tuesday to claim that she was sexually harassed 14 years ago by Jatin Das, allegations which the painter dismissed as “vulgar”. In a Facebook post, Nandita said despite the “disturbing” allegations against her father, she would continue to...

It’s our duty to do different roles or else acting will become a 9 to 5 job: Varun Dhawan

20/10/2018
Actor Varun Dhawan brings to mind the word “dynamic” box-office success, artistic excellence, trying so many different things in just the six years since his debut (Student of the Year, 2012)... he has got it all covered. As his most recent release, Sui Dhaaga Made in India, keeps attracting both praise and cinema footfall, Varun says, “As actors, it’s our duty to do different roles, or else acting also becomes like a 9-to-5 job.” In a freewheeling chat, he talks about why he feels that it’...

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was a blessing for me: Sana Saeed

19/10/2018
Popular as the young Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Sana Saeed is back in business with Comedy Circus. Trying her hands for the first time in the humour space, the actor has been impressing judges Sohail Khan and Archana Puran Singh with her performances. Sana about her stint in Comedy Circus, her dream debut in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and more. Sharing that she wasn’t sure of participating in a comedy show, Sana said, “Whenever I have a voice telling me that you might not be able to do it, I ma...

I have never understood a script: Shah Rukh Khan

19/10/2018
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s script sense has been questioned several times in his more than two decade-long career. At an event on Tuesday evening, SRK said, “I never listen to scripts, I listen to the heartbeats of the people I work with.” “At times, millennials chat with me and say things like why you let go of that script, that was such a great script. Till date, I never understood a script. And I can say this with confidence that I never understood the script but the script maker ...

MeToo movement shows India’s soul is decaying: Mahesh Bhatt

19/10/2018
On the one hand, Indians bow down to a goddess to pray and on another some people violate women. This dichotomy in India is creating a mess of things, says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who feels Indians are far from what we claim to be. “The #MeToo movement cannot be resolved through the court of public opinion. There are people standing up for something. I would say more power to women who scream from the rooftop about something wrong done to them -- whether it is after 10 years or 20 or 50... It ...

Sajid Khan’s behaviour was obnxious and sexist: Dia Mirza

19/10/2018
Actor Dia Mirza has said that she was aware of director Sajid Khan’s “ridiculous and sexist” behaviour but had no idea he could stoop to this level. Sajid is among the Bollywood personalities who were named by women as part of the MeToo campaign. While his sister Farah Khan and cousin Farhan Akhtar denied being aware of his behaviour, Dia, who had done a cameo in Sajid’s directorial Heyy Baby, has acknowledged that she was aware of his obnoxious behaviour. Speaking to India Today, she said: “I...

‘I want to do a biopic on Kishore Kumar’: Ayushmann

19/10/2018
yushmann Khurrana can’t stop grinning. He has been inundated with compliments for his turn as a blind pianist in his last release AndhaDhun, which has got rave reviews. It’s all the more special for the actor as it is his first thriller. Not only that, the trailer of his next, Badhaai Ho, has already created a buzz. It sees him returning to his forte a slice-of-life comedy. “I’m expecting a good opening. It’s a festival release (it opens in cinemas on October 18, Dussehra), which is a first f...

11 fun things our very own Helicopter Kajol said on #NoFilterNeha - Season 3!

18/10/2018
I'm a very safe driver, I am safe and controlled, always. And I always wear a seatbelt. All my friends have head mini heart attacks only because of the fact that excuseee meeee if there's an open road, we do not have to travel at the pace of 30! That speed is meant for, like traffic, and that speed is meant for more than a 100 cars on the road. And all my friends haven't sat behind the wheel of their own cars, none of them know how to drive. On Karan having a mini heart attack after sitting w...

I am happy women are speaking but how many are listening: Sushmita Sen

18/10/2018
In an exclusive conversation, Sushmita Sen spoke about #MeToo movement, her comeback and how life is equivalent to walking on the ramp for her. The actor walked for the designer duo Bhumika and Jyoti at FDCI India Fashion Week. Here are excerpts: Q. What inspires you to be who you are? By god grace, I have been given a life which is so celebrated by people. Every time I want to be mediocre at something or want to have an attitude of “chalega” in my life in regard to anything, I remember ther...

Shilpa Shetty Kundra reveals how she was tempted by Falooda!

18/10/2018
Shilpa Shetty Kundra who is currently hosting Amazon Prime Video Original's 'Hear Me Love Me' was tempted by Falooda. Shilpa is known as a health conscious person and also a fitness freak. But during one episode of Hear Me Love Me, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, was tempted by Falooda, the actress revealed that she was more interested in the Falooda than the date. Amazon Prime Video Original's 'Hear Me Love Me' has been received very well by the audience. The series has resonated well with the v...

There are so many misconceptions about cancer in our country: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

18/10/2018
Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who supported a Women’s Cancer Initiative (WCI) event here, says people generally need to be more aware about the disease as early detection can give them a better chance at a cure. Aishwarya interacted with the media when she supported WCI’s Soul Stirrings event, hosted by Tata Memorial Hospital here on Tuesday. The actor and former Miss World pointed out that there are many myths in the country about cancer as a disease. “There are so many myths and misconcep...

‘I am proud of Tanushree didi’: Ishita Dutta Sheth on her sister’s #MeToo battle against Nana Patekar

18/10/2018
While Tanushree Dutta has been fighting a sexual harassment battle against Nana Patekar, spearheading the #MeToo Movement in India, her sister Ishita Dutta Sheth has strangely maintained a radio silence on the issue. Apart from one interview in which she reminisced the trauma they had gone through, the Drishyam actress hasn’t been forthcoming. After a lot of persuasion, Ishita agreed to speak to us. Excerpts: While a lot of people have come out in support of Tanushree, you have chosen to sta...

Hope films I make become mainstream: Anand Gandhi

18/10/2018
After putting his might behind independent projects, "Ship of Theseus" director Anand Gandhi hopes his stories find more mainstream relevance in future. Gandhi has penned the screenplay for his maiden mainstream outing "Helicopter Eela", starring Kajol. The feature, which released on October 12, is based on his play "Beta Kaagdo". He has also written and produced "Tumbbad", a historical period horror featuring Sohum Shah, which also released on the same day. A mythological horror, the film h...

‘I am not celebrating, yet’: Tanushree Dutta talks about Nana Patekar opting out of Housefull 4

17/10/2018
Last month, Tanushree Dutta talked about being sexually harassed by Nana Patekar on the sets of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss in 2008. Several Bollywood celebrities tweeted in support of her. Among them was actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna. Tanushree thanked her, but also questioned the writer about her husband Akshay Kumar working with Nana in Housefull 4. When Farah Khan posted a picture with Nana on the way to Jaisalmer for the film’s shoot, the Aashiq Banaya actress slammed her, too, for it. S...

Saif Ali Khan says he is still angry about being harassed 25 years ago

17/10/2018
The #MeToo movement has opened a can of worms and Saif Ali Khan says he stands in solidarity with women sharing their stories of sexual harassment as he understands the pain they have been through. The Sacred Games star said he faced harassment years ago, even though it was not sexual in nature. “I have also been harassed in my career, not sexually, but I have been harassed 25 years ago and I am still angry about it,” Saif told PTI. “Most people don’t understand other people. It is very diffic...

I have always been a huge fan of AR Rahman’s music: Yo Yo Honey Singh

17/10/2018
Honey Singh began the year with Chartbusters like Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya and Chote Chote Peg which went on to create a rage across the globe. His recently released single titled 'Urvashi' has received a thunderous response from the audience across the globe. Sharing his excitement of Urvashi's song success, Honey Singh shares, `I have always been a huge fan of AR Rahman's music. The original 'Urvashi' has been one of my personal favourites out of his many compositions and I remember listening...

Janhvi Kapoor is all praises for her go-to person Vardan Nayak

17/10/2018
Janhvi Kapoor is Bollywood's young talent who showed her acting powers in her debut film Dhadak. Have you ever wondered how does she always manages to look flawless on and off screen? Well, Bollywood makeup artist Vardan Nayak has been with Janhvi throughout the filming of Dhadak right from the 1st day of the shoot to the film's promotion and she swears by him and trusts him for skin and makeup. When asked Janhvi, she said, "Vardan is my favourite person, he means family to me and literally...

Asha Bhosle records puja song after over two decades

17/10/2018
Playback legend Asha Bhosle has recorded a Bengali puja song after over two decades in a milieu when such tracks are on the decline. The song, "Ebar Pujoy Elaam Phire" (I have returned in this puja) was released earlier this month following the tradition of launching puja numbers before the 4-day Durga puja beginning Tuesday. Bhosle, who recorded the song a week after her 85th birthday last month, also shot a music video for it, said composers Shiladitya and Raj. Bhosle had recorded her firs...

Neha Dhupia wants to be unstoppable

17/10/2018
Neha Dhupia says more than playing the lead in a film, her desire is to keep working in the film industry. The 38-year-old actor, who was last seen in Karan Johar's segment of Netflix anthology series "Lust Stories", says she wants to be "unstoppable". "It is hard to be the leading lady all my life, my desire is to keep working and be part of cinema. I want to be unstoppable. I am eight and half months pregnant and I am still going to work. I am not worried about whether I am doing lead role ...

Akshay Kumar to sport a historical warrior look in Housefull 4

17/10/2018
Superstar Akshay Kumar will be seen in 'Housefull 4' along with Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Sharad Kelkar, Pooja Hegde, Kriti Kharbanda and Kriti Sanon. The film's shoot began in July this year but has been brought to a halt owing to sexual harassment charges against Sajid Khan and Nana Patekar. After the charges, both Sajid and Nana walked out of the film. Minutes before Sajid announced his decision to step down as the film's director, Akshay had written on Twitter, “I've just landed back i...

Takht based on true historical event: Karan Johar

17/10/2018
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who is gearing up for his upcoming directorial venture, a multi-starrer period drama "Takht", says its story is based on a true historical account. He vouches that it will be treated with dignity in the film. Sharing an insight into the story, Karan told the media here: "The film is based on a true historical event that transpired... It is embedded in history and that is why it is important to tell the way it was." Considering what happened to "Padmaavat", whi...