Can’t remain a fulltime actress: Gul Panag

19/10/2019
Former beauty queen, politician and actress Gul Panag, who will soon be seen in the film "Bypass Road", says that though she is getting interesting roles lately, she cannot limit herself to acting. "Acting has never been the end-all of my life because I have always had different interest areas. Acting has enabled me to do different things whether it is my political career, social activism, my interest in flying, my entrepreneurship and enthusiasm as a fitness advocate. Acting has given me all ...

Richa Chadha on dodging powerful Bollywood men: ‘He said let’s have dinner, I said maine toh kha lia’

19/10/2019
Actor Richa Chadha has said that she, too, had to navigate through men’s unwanted advances in the early days of her career in Bollywood. Speaking to Pinkvilla, she recalled how a man once propositioned her at a party even as her uncle was in the room with them. Richa said she was too naive at first to even understand what those men were getting at. “A couple of times I didn’t get it. Like I said, I was really young and stupid. Once a man came to me and said ‘we should have dinner’. I said ‘but...

Payal Rohatgi slams anti-Muslim comments

19/10/2019
In a video that has gone viral, actor Payal Rohatgi can be seen negotiating a deal for a huge sum of money. The video claims this as proof of the fact that the fiercely pro-Hindu actress takes money to tweet against the Muslim community. When asked about the matter, the actress defended herself against what she called an ‘outrageous charge’, saying: “This is an eight-nine-year-old video now being fished out to malign me. If you’ve seen the video, you would know that nowhere is it mentioned w...

‘Wore my grandmother’s old saree for my registered wedding, had a lot of holes in it’: Radhika Apte

19/10/2019
Radhika Apte has been married for more than six years with London-based musician Benedict Taylor. Although not snapped together often the couple juggles between Mumbai and London to spend quality time with each other. Very little is known about how she got married and where. She is one of the few actors who with every performance in the film proves that she is an incredible actor the Indian cinema has. During a recent interaction with Femina, when Radhika was asked about her dream wedding ens...

Comparisons with Ayushmann won’t bother me: Sunny Singh

19/10/2019
The second weekend of November will see two films about bald men battling out -- Ayushmann Khurrana's "Bala" and Sunny Singh's "Ujda Chaman" and the latter says he won't be bothered about comparisons. "Ujda Chaman", a remake of the 2017 Kannada movie "Ondu Motteya Kathe", features the "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" star as a young man facing premature hair loss. The film is scheduled to be released on November 8. The story of "Bala" is based along the similar lines and will hit the screens a day...

I’m an unabashed fan of chick flicks: Arjun Kapoor

19/10/2019
Actor Arjun Kapoor says he is not ashamed to admit that he is a big fan of "chick flicks". In the latest episode of his Instagram series "Arjun Recommends", the actor addressed a common criticism that he has faced over recommending only a certain type of films. "A lot of people have asked me if I'll only like to recommend a certain kind of films because I'm a guy. But I just want to say that I have been a fan of chick flicks. I'm unabashed (about it)," he said in his Instagram post. The acto...

My day is incomplete without workout: Sara Ali Khan

18/10/2019
Actress Sara Ali Khan says she ensures that she takes out time for workout, no matter how caught up she is with work or family commitments. "Between shoots and workouts and now Diwali celebrations, it's easy to forget about our skin. So I strongly advocate going back to the basics," Sara said. The "Simmba" actress, who is brand ambassador for Garnier Serum Sheet Masks, shared skincare and beauty tips for the festive season. * Exercise, not just to drop a size: The healthiest way to detox you...

Shruti says she isn’t an alcoholic, her ‘being sober’ statement was blown out of proportion

18/10/2019
She has been under the radar and on a break from films all of last year, but little did Shruti Haasan know that a statement in a recent Telugu talk show would put her back in the news. Talking about drinking, Shruti said, “I don’t drink anymore. It’s been two years. I live a sober life now.” But soon there were reports claiming how she was an alcoholic. “On the chat show, I mentioned that I don’t drink anymore and that I am sober. And the next thing I know is that it was blown out of proport...

‘If we had started living together earlier, what would we be discovering later’: Deepika on not living-in with Ranveer

18/10/2019
Only a month is left for Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's first wedding anniversary. The couple who had dual wedding ceremonies tied the knot at a vintage villa facing Lake Como in Italy. When asked about choosing it as the destination for the wedding, Deepika told Harper's Bazaar US, "[Finding] a place that would feel private was the top priority. And we both love the water, so to be surrounded by water was important." She further shared that they weren't keen on having a traditional we...

‘Sooryavanshi’ will be a gamechanger for me: Niharica Raizadaa

18/10/2019
Budding actress Niharica Raizada, who will next be seen in the Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer "Sooryavanshi", has said that the cop-action drama will be a gamechanger for her, adding that she learned a lot while shooting for the film and it has helped her to grow as an actor. "I feel Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif are two very good looking people and their presence on screen is what makes everyone's mouth drop. I am so happy to be a part of 'Sooryavanshi', I think this film will be a gamecha...

‘Shiddat’ to be my first intense love story: Diana Penty

18/10/2019
Actress Diana Penty has revealed she will start shooting for her next film, the intense love story "Shiddat", within three weeks. "This is the first time I am doing an intense love story. I have done rom-coms, drama and those kinds of things, so it's going to be interesting. It has an interesting story. There is a story within the love story, which is why I decided to do the film. We will start shooting in around three weeks," said Diana. "Shiddat" features Mohit Raina, Radhika Madan and Su...

You need to be mad to be able to make a film like Laal Kaptaan: Saif

18/10/2019
Saif Ali Khan has been playing some of the most interesting characters of his career in the last few years, starting with Sartaj Singh for Sacred Games, and now he is playing a Naga Sadhu in Laal Kaptaan, which releases on October 18. In this interview, the actor talks about how he is tired of working on a line-up of films, and the need to focus on one film at a time. Excerpts from the interview: Q) You have had an amazing line-up of work in 2019- Sacred Games 2, Laal Kaptaan, Jawaani Janema...

There are different kind of things that you get to do: Shraddha

18/10/2019
Shraddha Kapoor is riding high on the success of her two latest films Chhichhore and Saaho. Both films did extremely well not only with 150 crores plus box office numbers but also won the hearts of the audience to a large extent. With so much money riding on you when you lead a film, it feels good when you deliver on the expectations. And actor Shraddha Kapoor seems to be well acquainted with that feeling. Feeling ecstatic about how the audience has loved both her films talking about the same...

Chopra’s in the ‘Pink’ of health

17/10/2019
Our stars move in strange ways. And Priyanka Chopra-Jonas is no exception. Despite a hectic work schedule and a social calendar which is chockablock with glitzy parties and red carpet galas, Ms Chopra-Jonas manages to spend downtime with her folks in Juhu and go house-hunting with hubby Nick in Los Angeles. Little did mummy Dr Madhu Chopra know that her daughter would someday capture the hearts of millions in India and America. Chopra took the world by storm when she was crowned Miss World 20...

It was difficult to shoot in London due to climatic conditions: Sanaya Irani

17/10/2019
Sanaya Irani who became a household name with her gig in television is all set to debut in Bollywood with Vikram Bhatt’s directorial venture ‘Ghost’. The movie which also stars Shivam Bhaargava is inspired by the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson which is also infamously known as the Devil Made Me Do It case. Mostly filmed in London, the movie was shot in extreme climatic conditions. Commenting on the same, Sanaya said, “The weather in London was extremely cold which made it difficult to shoot. W...

‘Article 15’ holds special place in my career: Isha Talwar

17/10/2019
Actress Isha Talwar says working in "Article 15" was emotionally draining, but the film will always hold a special place in her career. "'Article 15' is a film that holds a very special place in my career, as my intent was to make the people of our country question the various rape and caste discrimination cases we read about in the newspapers on a daily basis," said Isha, who became the IMDb breakout star of the Month in September. "I played a role of a journalist and Ayushmann Khurrana's gi...

I'd love to get paid as much as my male co-stars: Kareena

17/10/2019
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan says she has never walked out of a film due to pay disparity but hopes to get paid as much as her male co-stars in films. At the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019, Kareena was in conversation with filmmaker Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt. When asked if she has ever walked out of a film because she was getting paid less, the actor said, "There were probably different reasons of walking out of films, but not because of this particular reason. I'd love to get paid as mu...

Ranbir advised that hardwork will eventually pay-off: Alia on dealing with ‘Kalank’ failure

17/10/2019
Alia Bhatt said when "Kalank" tanked at the box office, she was heartbroken that her hardwork didn't pay-off immediately, but an advice from actor-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor helped change her perspective. "Kalank" was an ambitious period drama starring Alia, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kunal Kemmu. Alia was in conversation with filmmaker Karan Johar at the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019, where the the director asked the actor on how s...

Kriti Sanon opens up on MeToo movement

17/10/2019
Bollywood stunner Kriti Sanon is gearing up for the release of her comedy-drama 'Housefull 4'. The movie features Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Bobby Deol, Kriti Kharbanda, Riteish Deshmukh and Pooja Hedge in lead roles. The film was initially helmed by Sajid Khan, who stepped down as the director midway after MeToo movement hit Bollywood big time and allegations of sexual harassment were levelled against him. Talking about her film and the MeToo movement, 'Housefull 4' lead actress Kriti Sanon ...

I need to make sure that I can bring out the Punjabi in me: Disha Patani

17/10/2019
Disha Patani is on the rise. Basking in the success of Bharat, the talented actress will now be seen in Ekta Kapoor's upcoming project. This movie will present Disha as a small town Punjabi girl, a significant deviation from all the characters she has played to date. Disha is very thrilled that she will be playing the lead in the movie and she is looking forward to her collaboration with content czarina Ekta Kapoor. All set to play the role of a Punjabi girl, Disha Patani's preparation has a...

Keeping it unconventional

16/10/2019
Lights, camera, and picture this! You have reached a certain age, the spotlight is all yours, and people can often be seen chanting your name at the top of their voice. You may call this your wildest dreams. But dreams, as we know them, come true, and a living example of this is none other than Ayushmann Khurrana, who was recently present in the capital for an event by Daniel Wellington. The Article 15 actor spent his initial life in the Garden City of Chandigarh and now happens to live in the...

Looking forward to working with Mani Ratnam: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

16/10/2019
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be soon teaming up with frequent collaborator, filmmaker Mani Ratnam, and the actor says it's always a joy to work with the director. Aishwarya and Ratnam have teamed up for a film which will reportedly feature the actor in a double role. Aishwarya, who has previously worked with Ratnam in films like "Iruvar", "Guru" and "Raavan", said she doesn't have to think much before saying yes to the filmmaker. "It is definitely an experience I'm looking forward to for mult...

Actor Lisa Ray to pen three new books

16/10/2019
Following her successful debut with "Close to the Bone" in May this year, supermodel-actor and cancer survivor Lisa Ray is all set to pen three new books, publisher HarperCollins India announced. The books will include a work of non-fiction, a novel, and a collection of poems. "I thank my publishers for their support of me and my words. I am truly excited and humbled to be able to focus on my writing career as I feel very comfortable in the skin of an author," said Ray. While the novel, whic...

‘I am scared of horror movies’: Avika Gor

16/10/2019
After a three-year gap, actress Avika Gor will be seen in Telugu film Raju Gari Gadhi 3. “I was busy with a few shows and a Hindi film, and did not have time to do a Telugu film,” says the actress explaining her absence, even as she adds, “I did get a lot of offers, but nothing excited me and since I was already doing so much in the North, I couldn’t allot any dates here.” With only one Hindi show in hand right now, the actress says, “I don’t have to give any commitment for this show, that’s ...

Nushrat: ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ trapped me with similar roles

16/10/2019
Actress Nushrat Bharucha says the image the "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" franchise created for her was the reason she was getting similar roles and films so far. In an interview, Nushrat had said that the only thing which is hurting is she not getting different kind of roles. "The image 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' 1 and 2 had created for me. I was getting offered the similar kind of roles and similar films. And I felt that I dont want to do this. I want to do something I have not done before... I feel like ...

Cinema and streaming can happily co-exist: Ajay Devgn

16/10/2019
With his production "Tribhanga" slated to debut on Netflix, Ajay Devgn is the latest Bollywood star to join the streaming boom in India and the actor is of the opinion that the two mediums can happily co-exist rather than being competitors. Devgn said numbers prove that there is demand for both the mediums and he believes nowadays it is only the story that grabs the attention of the audiences. "Both streaming and cinema can happily co-exist. Each year we see the box office collections going u...

Rendezvous with Radhika Apte

16/10/2019
It is fair to say that Shakespeare was right when he called all the world a stage. While for some it can be a silver screen, for others it is an OTT platform. For actor Radhika Apte who was recently present in the capital for an event for Daniel Wellington it’s all of the above. The actor, who is known for her diverse roles, believes that her characters are a reflection of “just the way” she is. Despite her vast portfolio as an actor, there are still paths unexplored, she believes. “There ...

If minority community says there’s intolerance in society, listen to it: Swara Bhasker

15/10/2019
Actor Swara Bhasker says it's time mainstream film industries start being responsible in how they represent social issues, including those faced by minorities. Swara said if a particular community feels that something bad is happening to them, the privileged ones must not dismiss it. "I think it's time that mainstream Bollywood and other language industries begin to be a little sensitive and responsible in how they represent issues. Issues, that may be aren't personal to us. Just because an e...

Hollywood actress Devika Bhise to essay Rani Laxmibai

15/10/2019
Indian-origin American actress Devika Bhise, best known for her work alongside Dev Patel in The Man Who Knew Infinity, is set to come back in The Warrior Queen of Jhansi, a period drama set in the 1857 Indian rebellion against the British East India Company. The up and coming actress is the daughter of Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Swati Bhise, who has co-produced and directed the film. Speaking about the film, Devika opines that in the West, people have different ideas about India’...

Maanayata Dutt opens up about her movie ‘Baba’ being screened at the Golden Globes

15/10/2019
Producer Maanayata Dutt is back in Mumbai after her film 'Baba' was screened at Golden Globes at Los Angeles. She opened up about how she felt with her movie being screened at such major international events. Talking about her critically acclaimed film honoured at the Golden Globes Maanayata Dutt says, "The screening was for the members of the Golden Globes. It is on the basis of [such screenings] that the jury officially selects films for the shortlist. It is a proud moment for us to be part ...

Deepika likely to star in ‘dark romantic’ film, to go on floors in 2020

15/10/2019
Deepika Padukone revealed that post "Chhapaak" she will start shooting for a "dark" film in romantic space early next year. The actor has featured in successful romantic dramas "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", "Cocktail" and "Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela". At the Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star, 2019, when film critic and moderator Anupama Chopra asked if the actor has decided to do a romantic film next, Deepika said, "I have found a film that I am likely to do early next year but it's not light. I...

Bhumi Pednekar’s mom was her ‘secret weapon’ during ‘Saand Ki Aankh’

15/10/2019
Bhumi Pednekar did not have to go an extra mile to perfect her Haryanvi skills for the upcoming flick `Saand Ki Aankh` as it was none other than her mother who helped the actor ace the accent. "For `Saand Ki Aankh`, I wanted to nail the Haryanvi accent and I took my mother`s (her name is Sumitra and she is a Haryanvi) help during filming and dubbing to bring out the authentic accent. It was a very important process for me and I`m blessed that I had my mother with me all along guiding me, coach...

Golden era has never been the present era: Javed Akhtar

15/10/2019
Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar believes every decade has its set of good and bad films, and hence the concept of golden era is complicated. Akhtar, who ruled the late '70s and 80s as scriptwriter with Salim Khan and has given iconic films like "Zanjeer", "Andaz", "Seeta Aur Geeta" and "Sholay" among others, says he at times feels envious of the new generation of writers and directors. "There are some exceptionally good films being made. When I see those films, I envy the writer. A film ...

Shahid Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of Telugu film ‘Jersey’

15/10/2019
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is basking in the success of 'Kabir Singh', is all set to treat his fans with yet another Telugu remake. The star will be next seen in the Hindi version of the Telugu hit 'Jersey'. The Hindi remake will be helmed by director Gowtam Tinnanuri, who also directed the original Telugu movie, which starred actor Nani. It will be bankrolled by Allu Aravind, Aman Gill, and Dil Raju. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter han...

Vicky Kaushal relies on his family and friends, says ‘it is a big relief that you know you have a place to vent out’

14/10/2019
It’s safe to say that there hasn’t been a single film, in which actor Vicky Kaushal’s performance hasn’t been appreciated. Case in point: Masaan, Sanju, Manmarziyaan, to his latest Uri The Surgical Strike. After winning accolades for his nuanced portrayals in these films, Vicky is all set to surprise the audiences with his upcoming line-up. “Playing Sardar Udham Singh is a dream come moment true for me. Then with Bhoot, Takht, Sam Manekshaw and another film with Ronnie Screwvala, I am quite e...

Ananya Panday shares her experience about shooting in Lucknow for her next

14/10/2019
Ananya Panday had been shooting in for Pati Patni Aur Woh for the majority of time in Lucknow. The actress has had a blast at the shoot and she shares her experience on the same. Talking about the shoot Ananya shared, "I had a lot of fun shooting in Lucknow. We were there for 2 months and it felt like home. it actually became home. So many like fun memories. you know in general when the crew is staying together and when the cast is staying together - its a lot of fun. We ate a lot - the bi...

An ode to Amitabh Bachchan

14/10/2019
Veteran producer Anand Pandit’s friendship with Big B goes back a long way and his love and respect for the actor is well known within and outside the Bollywood circles. For the evergreen actor’s 77th birthday, the producer found a unique way to surprise him. Keeping it a surprise right till the D-day, Anand Pandit has got a special video collage made with photographs of at least a hundred of the memorable characters portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan. The video ends with the photographs morphin...

Theatre never left me: Manoj Bajpai

14/10/2019
His recent OTT outing, 'The Family Man' may have opened an entirely new segment of viewers for Manoj Bajpai, but the actor stresses that he continues to do his bit for theatre, the art form that marked the beginning of his performance career. "I prefer not to talk too much about this aspect of my life, but yes, I consistently train acting students at NSD (National School of Drama) besides holding workshops at other institutes. I would like to be part of theatre every moment of my life but acti...

Fanning the vile for love

14/10/2019
Actress Taapsee Pannu tries to explain the mindset of Mammootty fans who viciously abused film critic Anna Vetticad. Film critic Anna Vetticad has been brutally trolled and vilified by fans of Malayalam superstar Mammootty who took offence to Anna’s comments on the superstar’s latest film Ganagandharvan. While the critic has faced trolling before, this once, trolls have vilified her using unspeakable abuses so much so that the critic had to call a press conference to express her anguish. The...

There is a lot more to Kabir than what has been expressed so far: Hrithik

14/10/2019
Superstar Hrithik Roshan who has received immense praise for his power packed performance in War feels that to be his Kabir character in real life is not easy. Hrithik asserted that he knows Kabir intellectually and what he has been writing for decoding him is also something he aspires to be. In a recent interview when the actor was asked his intesrest towards the character, Hrithik shared,"The character is something I aspire to be, there is a certain composure and confidence and assured sta...