Acting is about engaging audiences: Anil Kapoor

20/02/2019
For Anil Kapoor, acting is all about being able to connect with his audiences and the actor feels fortunate that in his career, which spans over 35 years, he was offered scripts that enabled him to do that. Decoding his journey in Bollywood, which started in 1971 when he played the role of a young Shashi Kapoor in "Tu Payal Mein Geet", Kapoor believes it is a combination of things that have worked in his favour till now from good scripts to the respect he has earned from his peers and fans. "...

“I am thrilled for my first ever brand endorsement”: Sara

20/02/2019
Sara Ali Khan is one of the most promising new comer to enter the showbiz last year. She made an impressive Bollywood debut with Sushant Singh starrer Kedarnath and followed it up with the super successful Simmba that also starred Ranveer Singh. While speculations are still rife about her next project, turns out that the actress has bagged her first brand endorsement. Sara has been signed as the face of a hair removal brand. The brand also launched its new campaign called #PullItOff that ai...

We don’t have time for nonsensical bickering: Anushka on catfights in Bollywood

20/02/2019
Many times female actors are asked about alleged catfights or cold war with their contemporaries. Earlier, such incidents took place in front of the public eye and actors even spoke about it during interviews. But nowadays, we rarely come across these kinds of incidents and female actors gel up with each other like there's no tomorrow. Despite being constantly pitted against each other, they praise each other's work and recently we even saw them attending weddings of their contemporaries to w...

I suffered as an actress due to my public image: Neena Gupta

20/02/2019
National Award winning actress Neena Gupta says she got stereotyped and was offered only negative roles in the early days of her career due to her public image and personal life. "I suffered as an actress because of my public image. So I think it is important to maintain a certain image in the public eye to get roles in cinema," the actress said in an interactive session with actor Rajit Kapur during Act Fest, here on Saturday night. "The society has not changed even today and that is why I w...

Katrina wishes to have a boyfriend in 2019!

20/02/2019
Katrina Kaif is one of the few actors who have no qualms in talking about her personal life. The beautiful actor has often spoken about being single for almost three years now and her life after getting out of a very long relationship with Ranbir Kapoor. In several interviews, Katrina has been quizzed about her close friend Alia Bhatt dating her ex Ranbir and she has opened up about it in the simplest way. Recently, on a talk show, Katrina was asked the reason for not dating anyone right now....

Pulwama Attack: Ajay Devgn stands by the decision to ban Pakistani artistes in Bollywood

20/02/2019
Speaking at a media interaction, Ajay Devgn said the cast of 'Total Dhamaal' stands with the decision of All Indian Cine Workers Association. When asked about the banning of all artistes from Pakistan in Bollywood, the ace actor, who has been known to essay roles that portray men in uniforms, said, "We stand by the decisions taken by the Cine association." The actor further reaffirmed that 'Total Dhamaal' will not be released in Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack. The actor said, "We...

‘I’m hoping to become Kapil sir’s shadow’: Ranveer Singh on ‘83 and more

20/02/2019
He has been winning kudos for his turn as a rapper in Gully Boy. However, Ranveer Singh has already started the prep for his next. The superstar will be seen essaying former cricket captain Kapil Dev in ’83, based on India’s first World Cup win. Ranveer, who has begun training with Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a member of the 1983 winning team, says, “Ballu sir, as we call him, is an amazing coach. I train with him for four hours everyday in Mumbai. I focus on my bowling and do a lot of physio. I’...

Pak arts community disappointed over Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar cancelling Karachi visit

20/02/2019
The literary and arts community of Pakistan has expressed disappointment over veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi and her lyricist-writer husband Javed Akhtar cancelling, in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, their Karachi visit to attend Kaifi Azmi's birth centenary celebrations. "Shabana and Javed sahab have always been seen as progressive people who have spoken out in favour of bettering Indo-Pak relations. So their reaction to the Pulwama incident has come as a surprise to the arts and...

Pak arts community disappointed over Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar cancelling Karachi visit

20/02/2019

Katrina says she has always had ‘heavy, intense’ relationships, never really dated

19/02/2019
When she entered Bollywood, she was rumoured to be dating Salman Khan and later, Katrina Kaif had none other than Ranbir Kapoor’s name linked to her. The duo reportedly broke up in 2016. Katrina has now claimed she has never been on a date. Speaking in an interview for Filmfare, Katrina said she has had “intense, heavy relationships” but never went on a date. When asked why she is not dating anyone, Katrina said on Famously Filmfare, “Yesterday, my friend said this to me. She was actually dis...

‘I usually don’t watch my films more than once’: Ajay Devgn on pre-release jitters, Total Dhamaal and more...

19/02/2019
Ajay Devgn and comedy have a deep connect. The Bollywood superstar, who has earned his stripes doing ‘intense’ roles, has been equally faithful to the comic genre. That’s why between the Hum Dil De Chuke Sanams, Gangajals and Singhams, the actor, whose eyes are his most eloquent feature, has continuously made room for films that tickle the funny bone. You don’t need to search hard to notice that he has punctuated the serious stuff with light-hearted movies like Ishq (1997), Pyaar To Hona Hi Th...

Saand Ki Aankh is a happy film: Taapsee

19/02/2019
The village of Johri in the Bagpat district of Uttar Pradesh is currently teeming with activity. Anurag Kashyap has landed there with actresses Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar to shoot for Saand Ki Aankh, a true-life biopic on the two iconic matriarchs of the village Daadi Chandro and Daadi Prakasho. And, the actresses are already forming an infuriatingly uncontroversial bonding. Laughs Taapsee from Johri, “For those expecting catfights between me and Bhumi, sorry to disappoint you! We’re get...

It’s a wonderful time to be an actor: Suvrat Joshi

19/02/2019
A National School of Drama alumnus, Suvrat Joshi was closely associated with theatre for 15 years before taking the plunge into films. The two-film-old actor admits that he is now enjoying every bit of the cinematic world. “I have started to enjoy the camera. I am like a child on the sets. It is such a collaborative process. However, when it comes to my role, I stick to character and circumstances. I stay committed and be truthful to it. I let the director and camera bring out what is require...

‘In Marathi, I choose the subject. In Bollywood, subjects choose me’

19/02/2019
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has geared up slowly and gradually and in recent years, he has been able to strike a balance between Hindi and Marathi cinema. Soon to hit the silver screen with the third instalment of Dhamaal series, Riteish has three Bollywood movies releasing this year Total Dhamaal, Marjaavan and Housefull 4. While promoting his upcoming film Total Dhamaal, the actor can be seen sporting a thick beard, something that led his co-star Ajay Devgn to roast him publicly on Twitter. “Th...

Pulwama fatalities feel like personal loss: Vicky Kaushal

19/02/2019
The killing of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Pulwama terror attack feels like a “personal loss” and strong befitting reply must be given, ‘Uri’ star Vicky Kaushal has said. Kaushal is currently basking in the success of ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ – a film based on the surgical strike carried out by the Indian Army in 2016 against terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistan after four militants attacked the Army’s Uri’s base camp in Jammu and Kashmir ...

Filmmaking has become more disciplined: Madhuri Dixit-Nene

18/02/2019
It’s undoubtedly a busy time for Madhuri Dixit-Nene who has wrapped up the shoot for two of her upcoming films Kalank and Total Dhamaal and is all charged up as she promotes the latter. Talking about the film, she says, “There is a load of dhamaal, fun and comedy. I am working with Indra Kumar after so many years, the last film that I did with him was Raja (1995). I am working with Anil Kapoor after Pukar (2000). I am working with Javed Jaffrey after 100 days (1991). With Arshad Warsi, I did...

Suhana Khan reveals the one actor she’d want to date

18/02/2019
Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan, in a recent Instagram live chat session revealed the one actor she wants to date, and it’s probably not anyone you’d expect. Asked by a fan, “Actor you wanna date?” According to Times Now, Suhana replied with a photo of South Korean singer, songwriter and actor Suho, lead singer of the boy band Exo. “Him,” Suhana replied to the fan’s question. Suho’s real name is Kim Jun-myeon. It’s no secret that Suhana wants to become an actor. She was ‘introduced’ t...

Words fall short to express our anger: Manoj Bajpayee on Pulwama terror attack

18/02/2019
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has condemned the terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of at least 40 soldiers, saying one will fall short of words to express his anger over the dastardly act. "What has happened in Pulwama is very sad. My prayers are with the families of soldiers who have lost their dear ones. Their loss is irreparable. "Words will fall short to express our anger for this kind of heinous act. As far as the anger of the people is concerned, I can say...

Mouni Roy says she’d love to share screen space with actor Ryan Gosling

18/02/2019
If not an actress, what would you have been? An IAS officer because that is what my father wanted me to be. And what would you say is the best thing about Bollywood? The songs, and the fact that you get to play different roles. An actor you’d love to work with? At the cost of sounding like an overachiever, I’d say Ryan Gosling. An old habit you’d like to get rid of? I am extremely impulsive. Maybe taking some time and thinking everything through will give me a better perspective. Tell u...

Suchitra accused of spreading hatred

18/02/2019
Courting controversies isn’t new for Suchitra Krishnamoorthi who is again at the receiving end for her controversial tweet post the Pulwama massacre. The former singer had posted, “#muslims in India enjoy greatest freedom & privileges. .& yet they complain. So y dont u go to Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan i ask? Why does no Islamic country accept islamic refugees? and y r muslims always fleeing their native countries only to impose their religion on another (sic).” Ever since then, the 43-year-...

Privileged to be here: Sara Ali Khan on ActFest

18/02/2019
Sara Ali Khan who entered Bollywood a few weeks ago got a taste of acting chops when she interacted with some of the senior-most actors at the ActFest organised by CINTAA. “People are celebrating acting. There’s no festival like that. I feel happy to be a part of this festival and discuss acting with everyone,” says the Kedarnath actress. The Cine and Television Artistes Association (CINTAA) the apex body of actors in Bollywood had also taken action against allegedly errant people during the ...

‘I don’t miss being glamorous on celluloid!’: Bhumi Pednekar on her movie choices and more

17/02/2019
She did not have a release last year, but 2019 will be action-packed for Bhumi Pednekar. Coming up first is Sonchiriya that has her playing a feisty girl from Chambal followed by the quirky comedy Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. In the meantime, she has started shooting for Saand Ki Aankh based on India’s oldest woman shooters Chando and Prakshi Tomar, alongside Taapsee Pannu. The talented actress has also been roped in for the remake of Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978) in which she will essay th...

Yes, I am 10 years older than Nick: Priyanka answers internet’s most asked questions about her

17/02/2019
Actor Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas’ recent wedding made headlines for several days but it seems like some people still had a few questions. The actor was recently asked to answer some of internet’s most asked questions about her and a few of them were quite obvious. Priyanka and her Isn’t It Romantic co-stars Rebel Wilson and Adam Devine featured in Wired’s auto-complete interview where they answered the most searched questions about them on Google. On her turn, Priyanka was asked a l...

The training I got under Salman Khan Films will remain with me for life: Warina

17/02/2019
Warina Hussain, a name, probably just considered as just another girl from Afghanistan, who was only seen in advertisements, got a grand debut in Bollywood through Salman Khan. She appeared in Salman Khan Films’ Loveyatri. The actress starred opposite another debutant Aayush Sharma. The movie was not received as expected. It was criticized by the critics and not many from the audiences saw the film either. This obviously disappointed the cast of the film. While speaking to her, it was clear th...

Alia Bhatt on ex Sidharth Malhotra: We did meet after the break-up

17/02/2019
Actor Alia Bhatt has opened up about her equation with ex-boyfriend Sidharth Malhotra. While Sid recently said on an episode of Koffee With Karan that they have not met since breaking up last year, Alia said in a recent interview that they have met. “Yes, I have watched the episode. Sid and I did meet actually. They had shot the episode much before we met so he must have said that. But we have obviously met recently and it was extremely normal,” she said. Alia and Sid were part of the Bollywoo...

Inspired by strong women I’ve met while travelling: Anjali Patil

17/02/2019
Having played a pivotal role in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya, the 31-year-old actress is set to work with him again in his social-drama Mere Pyare Prime Minister. In this film, the actress will be seen playing the role of an unwed mother who brings up her son single-handedly. Talking about her role, National Award Winner actress Anjali says, “As a mother, I got to invent things like the kind of relationship I would share with my kid was friendly. We were so friendly that we would fight as...

Esha Deol on motherhood

17/02/2019
As Esha Deol has embraced pregnancy for the second time, the actress admits marriage and motherhood have changed her completely. To begin with, the 37-year-old actress says she was more like a tomboy and was told the same by everyone around her. She further adds how she detested cooking and couldn’t see herself there. “Actually, I was very committed to my professional commitments and would like to concentrate on my profession with my heart but the kitchen was never a place that I would love to...

Sonakshi on Total Dhamaal song Mungda: Even I like the original better

16/02/2019
Actor Sonakshi Sinha, who has featured in the video of the recreated version of Mungda song, says that makers repackage iconic songs for the current generation. Her latest dance number Mungda for the film Total Dhamaal has earned the wrath of the fans of the original number featuring Helen. Mungda was originally sung by Usha Mangeshkar with music by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.The song has been recreated by singers Jyotica Tangri, Shaan and Subhro Ganguly and music director ...

Some names did shock me but I can’t be judgmental : Ajay Devgn on MeToo in Bollywood

16/02/2019
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has said he was shocked by the #MeToo allegations against some of the prominent names in the Indian film industry but he believes a due course of law should be followed in such cases. A couple of things came out and some people are like this but everybody is not like that. I would say some names did shock me but then I can’t be judgmental completely till somebody proves someone guilty or not,” Ajay told PTI. Kickstarted by Tanushree Dutta, several A-list Bollywood ...

Is Aamir Khan directing Mogul?

16/02/2019
Now that the #MeToo accused director Subhash Kapoor has been ousted from the biopic on music mogul Gulshan Kumar, Aamir Khan has decided to slip back into the project. To go back a bit, Aamir had agreed to collaborate with Gulshan Kumar’s son Bhushan Kumar on a biopic on Gulshan after the first choice Akshay Kumar backed out apparently due to scriptural differences. However, Aamir had not agreed to star in the Gulshan Kumar biopic but only to co-produce it. Now, reliable sources say that Aam...

Nawazuddin backs another biopic, this time on folk singer Teejan Bai

16/02/2019
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who seems to be fond of the trend of biopics, has now backed another biopic on folk singer Teejan Bai. Nawaz recently featured in the biopic on Bal Thackeray, which was titled Thackeray and had also produced brother Shamas Nawab Siddiqui’s short film ‘Miyaan Kal Aana’ (Mister Come Tomorrow). Nawazuddin has been a huge admirer of Teejan Bai since his theatre days and was also one of the priveldged who saw her perform live. The veteran artiste (Teejan Bai) performs Pandvani,...

Staying relevant in Bollywood

16/02/2019
How does one manage to stay relevant in the film business that runs on ‘out of sight, out of mind’ philosophy? While many are struggling to stay visible, it seems our girl in Hollywood Priyanka Chopra Jonas has figured it out. Her recent announcement of pursuing the story of Ma Anand Sheela, as her next Hollywood project raised many eyebrows. The actress will not only be essaying the epynomous role but will also be producing the film. Is PeeCee putting in her own money for such an ambitious p...

Kangana to direct film on her life, says won’t be a ‘propaganda’

16/02/2019
Actor Kangana Ranaut will soon bring her own life story to the big screen as a director and says the project won't be a "propaganda". With a script penned by "Baahubali" writer KV Vijayendra, who also wrote "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi", the film will go on floors by the end of this year in October-November. "My own story is the subject of my next directorial. But it is not a propaganda film with characters who are starkly black and white, rather it is a sincere, heartfelt account of m...

Remaking iconic film is stressful: Shahid on ‘Kabir Singh’

16/02/2019
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who will be next seen in "Kabir Singh", a remake of Telugu blockbuster "Arjun Reddy", says it is highly stressful remaking a film so much loved by the audience. "I am having a great time. I think 'Kabir Singh' is very special and 'Arjun Reddy' was amazing. As such it's very stressful making the remake, especially when it has been loved so much," Shahid told the media at the Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards 2019 on Tuesday here. "Arjun Reddy", starring Vijay Deverakonda, ...

Deepika Padukone bags the most glamorous star of the year award

15/02/2019
Last night Deepika Padukone received the most glamorous star award at the recent Style and Glamour awards held in Mumbai. Deepika Padukone has won plenty of awards for her outstanding beauty and sheer elegance and this recent award added one more accolade which celebrates the actress's eternal beauty. The Padmaavat actress was seen wearing coral taffeta puffball gown spilling all her magic on the red carpet was looking alluring. Deepika Padukone wore the subtle makeup with nude lipstick a...

Madhuri Dixit-Nene was told she should ‘only’ do commercial films

15/02/2019
In her 35th year in Hindi film industry, Madhuri Dixit Nene is content, for she has done films of “all kinds” despite being told that she would be suitable for only commercial cinema and would fail in others. The actor has featured in blockbusters like Hum Aapke Hai Koun!, Saajan, Dil To Pagal Hai and has also starred in critically-acclaimed projects like Mrityudand and Lajja. “From the beginning of my career, I’ve done different kind of films. But I was always told I should do only commercial...

Ananya Panday Wraps the first schedule of Pati Patni Aur Woh

15/02/2019
The newest member of Bollywood Ananya Panday who is gearing up for her debut with Student Of The Year 2 alongside Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria and has already bagged her second film 'Pati Patni Aur Woh'. The actress had started shooting for her second film even before the release of the first film and finished the first shoot schedule for the same. Ananya's Pati Patni Aur Woh co-star called her that 'Happiest Person on the set" as he shared her videos post the wrap of the schedule. The yo...

We are positive influence on each other: Neha Kakkar on siblings

15/02/2019
Singer Neha Kakkar has worked with her sister Sonu Kakkar and brother Tony Kakkar on various music projects. She believes they inspire her tremendously and that they are a "huge positive influence" on each other. The former "Indian Idol" contestant featured in an episode of Royal Stag Barrel Select "MTV Unplugged S8" earlier this month. Asked about music-based TV shows, Neha told: "Music-based reality shows are a great way to showcase one's talent. Someone like me who hails from a small town ...

Want to show my versatility as an actress: Vaani

15/02/2019
Vaani Kapoor says she wants to show her versatility as an actress in her upcoming films. Talking about how she wants to see herself on-screen, the "Befikre" actress told here: "I want to show my versatility as an actress in my upcoming films. In both my upcoming films, whether it is 'Shamshera' or the one where I am sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, both are very different roles and the world of these two stories are different. "As an actress, I want to live many liv...

An ‘Insta’ age of Twitterati

15/02/2019
For an actor to attain the status of stardom, one has to work hard and deliver back-to-back hits at the box office with immense talent along with a bit of luck favouring him or her. With advanced technology and innovation, beyond filmmaking and its process, the industry has witnessed a sea change, but even the race for who holds the edge on social media has become a determining factor in the success of a film. While 100 days or records of running for months at theatres were celebrated in the ...

Mahesh Babu is not interested in politics

15/02/2019
The rumours of superstar Mahesh Babu actively supporting the Telugu Desam Party started swirling after he was seen in the company of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on more than one occasion. However, Mahesh Babu’s wife Namrata Shirodkar is quick to clarify, “My husband respects what Naidu has done for the state, but the progress of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is a matter of great pride for him. Just because he is seen with Naidu, it doesn’t make him a political figu...

‘Rowdy Baby’ Sai Pallavi has ‘decided’ not to get married

15/02/2019
Sai Pallavi’s recent releases Maari 2 and Padi Padi Leche Manasu may not have become big blockbusters, but the energetic actress made her mark in both the films with her quality acting skills and dance moves. The mega chartbuster 'Rowdy Baby' song video from Maari 2 has emerged as the 'most viewed' song video among all South Indian films, on YouTube. Sai Pallavi’s extraordinary agility and the way she pulled off Prabhudheva’s moves for this song is the biggest factor in such a mind-boggling r...

Priya Prakash on becoming an overnight star: I was under house arrest and had curfew on going out freely

14/02/2019
Priya Prakash Varrier got overnight stardom with just one teaser, but her parents did not deal well with the sudden attention. While talking about facing house arrest and having to deal with curfew, Priya revealed some interesting details in an interview. Speaking about her parents’ reaction to the overnight stardom, Priya said, “We were trying to handle it together. Because everything was new to me as well as my family. It is true that I was not given cell phones or anything. For a few days I...

I’m strong yet sensitive: Alia

14/02/2019
Over the last seven years, Alia Bhatt has emerged as one of the most powerful Gen-Y actors, thanks to her acting prowess and eclectic mix of films. However, despite her stardom, the 25-year-old has ensured that her choices aren’t dictated by the idea of success or failure. We caught up with the talented actress, who discussed her character Safina, in her upcoming release, Gully Boy, and explained how she needs to respond to a film instinctively before giving her nod to it. Excerpts... You’ve m...

Having kids is life changing: Farah to new mom Ekta Kapoor

14/02/2019
Farah Khan says she is happy for Ekta Kapoor, who has become a mother of a baby boy and says that having children is a life changing event. Farah spoke to the media on the sidelines of Ekta's epic 'baby naming' ceremony that was graced by many in Bollywood on Monday here. "I am really very happy for both, Tusshar and Ekta. It is my kids' birthdays as well, so I am here to give blessings," said the 54-year-old Bollywood personality, who is married to Shirish Kunder and has triplet Czar, Diva a...

Filmmakers scared to make women look different: Aahana Kumra

14/02/2019
For her role as Priyanka Gandhi in "The Accidental Prime Miniister", Aahana sported short hair and a simplistic look diametrically different from what the audience had seen so far of her in a show like "Yudh" or a film like "Lipstick Under My Burkha". She feels the role will help the film industry look at her differently. "People often look at you (me) as a girl next door, and not sometimes as a character. And I think what is interesting is that because there was a different look, and a diff...

Kapil Sharma and I always had a good personal equation: Krushna Abhishek

14/02/2019
After doing Comedy Circus for eight years, Krushna Abhishek emerged as the face of several shows like Comedy Nights Bachao (2015-2017), Comedy Nights Live (2016) and The Drama Company (2017-2018). At one point, he was considered the alternative to Kapil Sharma. So much so that each time the latter shut down his show, it was the Bol Bachchan actor, who came to the rescue with his brand of comedy. But today, the once arch-rivals are sharing screen space and creating a laugh riot on The Kapil Shar...

Toiled hard for this work pressure: Vicky Kaushal

14/02/2019
Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is riding high on success of his last release "Uri-The Surgical Strike", says that he has toiled really hard to get this kind of work pressure on his shoulders. At the launch of United Colours of Benetton's spring-summer collection 2019 on Monday here, speaking about his continued success the "Manmarziyaan", "Sanju" and "Raazi" star said: "I have been really waiting to get this kind of pressure on my shoulders. "I have worked really hard to get this pressure. It feels...