‘I was a fat kid, I lost weight and was put in a film’: Sonakshi

20/08/2018
Sonakshi Sinha says much of her learning about acting happened on film sets unlike today's newcomers who enter the industry prepared in every aspect. Sonakshi, who made her debut in 2010 with Salman Khan's Dabangg, says since she never wanted to be an actor, she gradually learnt things along the way in the industry. "I never wanted to be an actor in the first place, I never went for workshops, acting or dancing classes. Everybody who is making their debut today are so well prepared. They know ...

Feel elated with the audience response: Mouni Roy

20/08/2018
Actor Mouni Roy, who made her silver-screen debut with Gold, has said that she was elated with the audience response to her film that released earlier this week. Mouni was interacting with the media at a photo shoot on Friday in Mumbai. She plays Akshay Kumar’s wife in Gold, a sports drama which revolves around hockey. The film which released on Independence Day has managed to collect Rs 33.25 crore in the first two days of its release. “I feel elated, excited and very happy with the audience...

I can identify with what goes on in people’s lives: Ekta Kapoor

20/08/2018
Being the daughter of a popular Bollywood actor, Ekta Kapoor was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But she’s made a career of depicting the problems of the middle-class on the small screen. The producer best known for her saas-bahu sagas has never been married herself or had to deal with a large family or a mother-in-law! At the launch of her upcoming series, Home, Ekta tells us about her upbringing, how she comes up with ideas for her shows, and what home means to her. “I did not have t...

In Bollywood, you can’t have ego and think that you shouldn’t ask anyone for work: Anuup Sonii

20/08/2018
Actor Anuup Sonii is looking forward to get back into the groove and focus solely on films. Although he had been away from films until now to focus on his crime-based TV show Crime Patrol, he didn’t lose touch with his industry friends, and has absolutely no apprehensions about asking for work upfront. “My whole purpose right now is to meet people. I’ve been catching up with many of my old friends. That’s what I’ve learnt in this place. If I have this ego ‘main kyun approach karun’... it does...

Aamir Khan in a Hollywood film remake after ‘Thugs of Hindostan’?

20/08/2018
While Thugs Of Hindostan is being touted as this year’s big-ticket Diwali bonanza, there’s a lot of curiosity about what Aamir Khan will sign next. Recent reports suggest that the actor already has a project on his mind. And this time, it’s a Hollywood film that has caught his fancy. While the superstar is co-producing the Gulshan Kumar biopic with Bhushan Kumar, he’s not acting in it. There was talk that the Dangal actor might play Osho aka Bhagwaan Rajneesh in a film to be directed by Shak...

Any social issue being faced by the country can be made into a film to educate the masses: Yami Gautam

20/08/2018
When it comes to films, it’s real-life stories and socially relevant projects that interest actor Yami Gautam. And that’s because such narratives, she says, “entertain as well as educate” the audiences. Yami’s next two films are on the same lines Batti Gul Meter Chalu depicts the problem of electricity in small towns and villages in India, and Uri is about the surgical strike by Indian Army in the Pakistan occupied part of Kashmir that took place after the Uri terror attacks in September 201...

I try bringing my emotions, experiences in films: Director Ali Abbas Zafar

20/08/2018
Be it 'Sultan', 'Gunday' or 'Tiger Zinda Hai', Ali Abbas Zafar has never failed to strike a chord with the audience as his films always have a dash of human touch to it. The director says it is because he tries to bring his real-life experiences and emotions in every movie he does. "I never went to a film school to study about movies. Most of my education has been from my real-life experiences. So, I try and bring my real-life emotions and experiences in my films," Zafar told over phone from M...

Don't want to limit myself to only women-oriented films: Kajol

19/08/2018
Women-oriented films are gaining momentum in Bollywood but Kajol says it would be restrictive as an actor to limit herself to just one genre. "There are lots of films coming your way that are being written with a female central character in mind. It also has to do with whether you want to do that kind of film or not. I don't want to do only that kind of film. I want to do everything," she told PTI in an interview. "There is very little good content being written. I think it is the fact that ...

Katrina Kaif heads to Malta to join Salman Khan for Bharat!

19/08/2018
Katrina Kaif begins her journey of Bharat as she headed to Bharat today to kickstart the shoot of the Salman Khan starrer film. While the film went on floors earlier last month, Katrina Kaif begins her first schedule now. The actress posted an Instagram story announcing her departure for Malta. Bharat recently wrapped the first schedule of the film which included action sequences and daredevil stunts with fire for both Salman Khan and Disha Patani. The first schedule included a grand ci...

No need to react to marriage rumours: Alia

19/08/2018
Alia Bhatt said she doesn't believe in reacting to rumours about her marriage but feels she is in a happy place, both personally and professionally. The "Raazi" star is currently dating Ranbir Kapoor and there have been speculations that the couple might tie the knot next year. When asked about the same, Alia told reporters last night, "I don't react to rumours. Rumours are not meant to be reacted upon. As long as you aren't entering my bathroom, I am fine because if you are not talking about...

Farhan Akhtar voices his support to Kerela floods

19/08/2018
Farhan Akhtar is not just an impeccable filmmaker, a remarkable actor, and an astounding singer but also an active citizen of India who time and again raises his voice in social interest. One of the most socially active stars of Bollywood, Farhan Akhtar is known to put forth his opinions regarding social issues. The multi-talented star has yet again raised his voice in support of a social issue as he tweeted for the Kerela floods. Kerela has been severely affected by one of the worst floods ...

Busy Bee Radhika Apte gears up for her upcoming project in Mumbai

19/08/2018
Radhika Apte who has been juggling multiple projects efficiently is in Mumbai currently promoting her upcoming series on an OTT. The actress has a lot on her plate as she's currently promoting her upcoming Netflix original Ghoul which is her third project with Netflix followed by the success of her first two Sacred Games and Lust Stories. Radhika is one of Bollywood's most critically acclaimed actresses as she has carved a place for herself in not just Bollywood but is also emerging to be t...

Chitrangda Singh wishes to produce more sports biopics after Soorma

19/08/2018
After the success of Soorma, the actress turned producer Chintrangda Singh wishes to produce more stories of untold sports heroes. The sports enthusiast wants to explore and provide homage to sports heroes who do not receive the deserved appreciation for their victorious wins. Chitrangda Singh won big in her maiden venture Soorma, as the film not only won the hearts of the audience but also emerged as one of the most inspiring stories of the recent times. The Bollywood sensation is all se...

Salman Khan’s unique avatars in Bharat

19/08/2018
Salman Khan’s upcoming film, Bharat, which is supposed to be an official adaptation of the Korean film Ode To My Father, has piqued almost everyone’s curiosity. And if you’re one of those people who’s dying to know more about it, we’ve got the scoop. A while back, we told you that Salman Khan would be seen donning five different looks for the film. Now, we can tell you more about three of the avatars that he’s already shot for in various parts of India. In a portion of the film, Salman will...

Priyangi and Parineeta helped me settle down in Mumbai and guided my acting career: Plabita Borthakur

19/08/2018
Making your space in Bollywood and also in the city where the industry thrives, Mumbai, takes time. Actor Plabita Borthakur of Lipstick Under My Burka (2007) fame considers herself lucky that she had her elder sisters, assistant director Priyangi Borthakur and actor Parineeta Borthakur, who helped her settle down. They also guided her in her career. “The journey wouldn’t have been this easy without them. Their help and guidance are the reason I could sail through. From choosing scripts, ad...

With all the attention he gets, Ahil thinks he’s already an actor: Aayush Sharma

19/08/2018
All set to make his big screen debut with Loveratri, produced by Salman Khan, newbie Bollywood actor Aayush Sharma is more “excited” than nervous. “We’ve been waiting for a very long time for this film. Once you shoot, you keep thinking of how people will react to it. So, I’m very excited. I can’t wait for people to see and enjoy the film,” says Aayush, whose debut film’s trailer released recently. Married to Salman’s sister Arpita, Aayush is a young father to a two-year-old boy, Ahil. He ad...

I’ve always worked on my own terms: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

18/08/2018
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on juggling roles, pay parity in the industry and why she turned down Troy You’ve been busy juggling many duties motherhood, films and Cannes. How do you do it so effortlessly? The trick is that it is seeming effortless. It is a lot of hard work, like it is for every working woman or every working mother. But the choices are what we make. When it comes to work, we have to find pleasure within that. When it comes to the kid, it’s all pleasure, there is so much love in th...

Learnt to be a selfless actor from Hrithik: Yami Gautam

18/08/2018
Yami Gautam says she learnt the most valuable lesson of becoming a "selfless performer" from her co-star Hrithik Roshan. Yami, who has been in the industry for over six years and has worked in films such as "Vicky Donor", "Badlapur", points out "Kaabil" as the most poignant experience so far. "I learnt a lot about cinema on the sets of 'Kaabil'. I learnt the value of being selfless. Working selflessly and appreciating that in others. A lot of times it's natural for us to think 'How am I loo...

The choice to look better doesn’t make you fake or plastic: Aashka Goradia

18/08/2018
Aashka Goradia Goble, who has been seen in soaps like Kkusum and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and was an inmate in Bigg Boss 6, has been sporting fuller lips of late and admits to getting a lip job. And unlike many of her contemporaries, the 32-year-old actress has no reservations about it. “My husband (Brent Goble) made me realise that there is nothing to hide. Yes, people will shame you but there is nothing to be ashamed of. I wanted to do something to my face, and that’s my choice. An...

Kajol wants paparazzi out of star kids’ lives, bats for normal childhood

18/08/2018
Kajol may be a huge star but she certainly doesn’t like paparazzi hounding star kids. Speaking to Mid-Day, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor made her displeasure known in no uncertain words. “We, as celebrities, signed up for this profession. They are just born into it and shouldn’t be hounded. Our children are too young to understand that the reason they have cameras around is because their parents are stars,” quoted her as saying. She added that she had discussed the issue with her two kids Ny...

I hope this film works so that I can create credibility for myself as an actor: Jackky Bhagnani

18/08/2018
Actor Jackky Bhagnani, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film Mitron, says that the film is important for him to create his credibility as an actor. Jackky was interacting with media to promote Mitron along with his co-actress Kritika Kamra. Jackky has earlier worked in his home production Pooja Entertainment And Films Limited, who made films like Kal Kisne Dekha, FALTU and Rangrez but Mitron will be his first film outside his own production house. Sharing his feeling worki...

My father showed me the door when I told him I wanted to be in Bollywood: Vineet Kumar Singh

18/08/2018
Based on true events about independent India winning its first Olympic gold medal in hockey, Gold stars Akshay Kumar, Vineet Kumar Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Amit Sadh, Sunny Kaushal and Mouni Roy. Vineet recently sat down for an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com. The actor, who hails from Varanasi, opened up about his role in Gold, his struggles and how sports changed his life. Calling his journey no less than a steep mountain climb, Vineet shared, “I have always wanted to be an actor. My young...

We still discourage individual thought: Kalki Koechlin

17/08/2018
Kalki Koechlin says mob mentality continues to thrive in India as independent thought is not given an environment to flourish in, something that can only change with education. With incidents of lynching and vandalism on the rise, the actor feels there is no state of "social security" in the country. "We have no social security. There is no system that's protecting us actually. Everybody is each to their own here. No government force is going to come and help you... There's so much population...

Deepika Padukone features in the September issue of Vogue Magazine with global achievers!

17/08/2018
Actress Deepika Padukone has now been featured by the prestigious Vogue magazine in their September issue. Deepika Padukone has featured in the issue alongside 33 other achievers who are known for effecting change and leading conversations wherever their career has taken them. Deepika is the only Indian personality to get featured in the list by Vogue. The actress is seen in a vintage look in a checkered shirt, printed skirt and a black jacket by Michael Kors. Retro hairstyle and a floral...

No stress with her: Alia Bhatt on rumoured tiff with Katrina

17/08/2018
Alia Bhatt has refuted reports that she is no longer friends with Katrina Kaif and said she is extremely fond of the "Tiger Zinda Hai" star. There have been reports that their equation hit rock bottom after Alia started dating Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina's former boyfriend. Gossip columns went a step ahead and even concluded that all is not well between the two as Katrina stopped liking Alia's pictures on Instagram. When asked if they were no longer friends, Alia told reporters, "No, straight up...

This is the best phase for me as an actor: Akshay Kumar

17/08/2018
Akshay Kumar says he is in "the best phase" of his career as he is now getting to an opportunity to do different types of films. Regarded as an action star in his early days, the 50-year-old star has cemented his place in the industry over almost three decades by featuring in romance dramas, comedies and issue-based movies. "This is the best phase for me as an actor. I was always wary of having an image. When I came in the film industry I was given action hero tag, no one would offer me a ...

We are men who think with our hearts: Dharmendra

17/08/2018
Dharmendra on the Deol legacy and family bonding, why he can’t stay away from acting, and the Apne sequel which is coming up next. How does it feel to be back on screen after fi ve years with sons, Sunny and Bobby, and the Yamla Pagla Deewana franchise? It always feels good to be back on screen. Acting is like my beloved, sometimes we get away from each other, but we can’t stay apart for too long. This is the only way I know to live in the hearts of people. This has become a habit now which i...

It’s special to play specially-abled characters: Rani Mukerji

14/08/2018
Actress Rani Mukerji, whose 'Hichki' will play at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), says she is always happy about essaying roles of specially-abled characters. Whether it was Rani's portrayal as a deaf and blind girl in 'Black' or her role as a woman with Tourette's Syndrome - the actress has proved her mettle as a performer with sensitive and impactful performances. Rani told the media here on Friday that she was very proud of how the film did, especially as it came to her after...

I feel safe working with John Abraham: Diana Penty

14/08/2018
Diana Penty followed up her debut in Cocktail (2012) with another girl-next-door character in the romcom Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016). After a break with gritty films like Parmanu and Lucknow Central, the actress returns to her roots with the sequel, Happy Phirr Bhaag Jayegi. “I have butterflies in my stomach, which happens before any film but working on this one, just like its theme, has been a happy experience,” says the 32-year-old actress. Sonakshi Sinha shares the titular moniker with her t...

Bollywood is always about survival of the fittest: Tusshar Kapoor

14/08/2018
Tusshar Kapoor has had an eventful career in Bollywood, having seen several ups and downs, ever since he debuted in 2001. And later this year, another actor will be making his debut Aayush Sharma's first film, Love Ratri, will hit theatres this October. Aayush's brother-in-law, , shared some wisdom about surviving in Bollywood during the film's trailer launch and Tusshar told Mirror that he agrees completely with the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor. Salman stated during the event that while it is ea...

Why is Nidhhi Agerwal feeling homesick?

14/08/2018
After 40 days of shoot in London, Nidhhi Agerwal feels homesick Nidhhi Agerwal who was shooting for Venky Atluri's Telugu film Savyasachi, wrapped the shoot of the 40 days London schedule. Post wrapping the shoot, Nidhhi has been feeling homesick after the long schedule of the film. Ever since her debut, this has been the longest time Nidhhi has been away from her close ones. After the shoot, Nidhhi directly flew to Bengaluru to spend time with family she will be back in Mumbai in a day o...

Stories talk to you, they don’t leave you: Mudassar Aziz

14/08/2018
Mudassar Aziz believes that story is most important aspect of filmmaking and directors should only make films when they have a good script. Six years after he made his directorial debut with pasable "Dulha Mil Gaya", featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen and Fardeen Khan, Aziz won over the critics and audiences with his 2016 film "Happy Bhag Jayegi". Now, Aziz is gearing up for the release of its sequel, "Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi", which will hit the theatres on August 24. "Stories talk to yo...

Shah Rukh Khan’s pep-talk earns India 22 medals!

14/08/2018
A few days ago, Shah Rukh Khan met a bunch of kids, who were heading to Moscow to represent India at the World Children’s Winners Games, at his residence, Mannat. What’s special about these young ones is that they have conquered life-threatening diseases like acute leukaemia, lymphoma and nephroblastoma, early in their lives. Impacct Foundation at Tata Memorial Hospital supported by SRK’s Meer Foundation and Kolkata Knight Riders have taken up the initiative to support them. Says a source, “W...

Diljeet changed the perception of Sikh men in films: Jassi

14/08/2018
Popular Punjabi actor-singer Jassi Gill says there is no sense of competition between him and Diljeet Dosanjh, and credits the latter for changing the perception of Sikh men on screen. Jassi is set to make his Bollywood debut with "Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi" and feels people should be glad that Punjabi actors are getting prominence in Hindi films. "There is no comparison or competition with Diljeet. We both are doing our thing. I think people should be proud that both of us from Punjab have made...

It’s not a filmmaker’s job to give solutions: Manoj Bajpayee

14/08/2018
Manoj Bajpayee on his upcoming action-thriller and how he is ready to direct a film now. After almost a month-long holiday in Los Angeles with actress-wife Neha and daughter Ava, Manoj Bajpayee is back in the city, gearing up for the release of Nikkhil Advani’s action thriller Satyameva Jayate. “This break was long overdue. My daughter’s vacation was on and we wanted to go where we hadn’t been before. We explored the City of Angels and had a blast,” beams the actor who enjoys spending time wit...