I’m proud to be a mother: Karan Johar
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) On the occasion of Mother’s Day on Sunday, filmmaker Karan Johar says he is proud to be a mother to his children Roohi and Yash. The “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” director…
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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s childhood home named historic site
Miami, May 13 (IANS) The childhood home of Lynyrd Skynyrd rockers Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant has been recognised as a historic site in Florida. The Jacksonville property, where the musicians and their brother Donnie…
Amit Trivedi is ‘just a cool dude’
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Delhi-based music producer Su Real says initially, he was intimidated by Amit Trivedi but later he found the popular composer, known for his work in films like “Wake Up Sid”…
Alia feels happy making people cry through films
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt says that she feels really happy when she makes people cry through her films. Alia was interacting with the media along with her “Raazi” co-star Vicky Kaushal on…
Mom had tough time curbing my enthusiasm: Lata Mangeshkar
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar says that as a child she had “so much energy” that her mother had a very tough time curbing her enthusiasm. Remembering her…
Short film by Sujoy’s daughter selected for Cannes
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) A short film titled “Neighbourhood Ties” by Diya Ghosh, daughter of filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, has been chosen for the Cannes Film Festival. Sujoy tweeted a screenshot of the festival’s website where…
Unfair to say Hindi films can’t achieve what regional cinema has: Sonakshi Sinha
By Kishori Sud New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who made her acting debut with “Dabangg” in 2010, agrees that certain facets of regional cinema are better than the mainstream Hindi film industry,…
Danseuse Rekha Mehra spreads societal awareness through Kathak
By Mamta Aggarwal New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) She’s a trained Kathak dancer who has performed around the world, runs an institute that’s training 300 underprivileged children in the arts and passionately believes the dance…
Not putting ‘Manto’ on pedestal: Nandita Das
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Nandita Das, who is gearing up for her next directorial venture “Manto”, has said she was not trying to put Sadat Hassan Manto, the author and playwright, on a pedestal….
Cannes 2018: Female stars protest on red carpet for equal rights
Cannes, May 13 (IANS) Dozens of women film stars have held a protest at the Cannes film festival against gender-based discrimination in the industry. Cate Blanchett, Kristen Stewart and Jane Fonda were among those taking…
Exploring political history with ‘Raazi’ was interesting for Jaideep Ahlawat
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) For actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who plays a pivotal role in Meghna Gulzar’s “Raazi”, the film’s story gave him a chance to explore the politics of the time before India and Pakistan…
Expressing love is least one can do for mother: Nakul Vaid
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor Nakul Vaid, who features in a short film for Mother’s Day, says expressing love and gratitude towards a mother is the least any child can do. SonyLIV has paid a…
Sonakshi, Anita Dongre, Manish Malhotra to feature in ‘Intern Diaries’
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Ace designers like Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre and actress Sonakshi Sinha will soon be seen on a yet to launch web series “Intern Diaries” by Grazia. The series will give the…
Lata Mangeshkar conferred ‘Swara Mauli’ award
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was on Saturday honoured with “Swara Mauli” title by spiritual guru Vidya Narsimha Bharati Swami at her residence in ‘Prabhu Kunj’. Her sister singer Asha Bhosle, Usha…
Vir Das to play FBI agent in American dramedy
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Comedian Vir Das has been signed on by ABC for a new hour-long weekly dramedy FBI series “Whiskey Cavalier”, produced by Warner Brothers. He feels it’s an exciting tim to bring…
Neena Gupta now busy with ‘very good films’
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A National Award winner, Neena Gupta last year took the social media route to ask for “good parts to play”. Now the veteran actress, in Cannes for the unveiling of…
Will never take up role where I’m a property: Shivani Gosain
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Shivani Gosain says she will never take up a role where her character is used as a “mere property”. The actress has featured in “Kasautii Zindagii Kay”, “Kahaani Ghar Ghar…
‘Parmanu’ trailer is insipid, uninspiring
By Subhash K Jha Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Films about desh bhakti and nationalism were so far the domain of Akshay Kumar. Well, look who’s dropped in! None other than John Abraham with a moustache…
Gaurav Sareen inspired by Govinda
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actor Gaurav Sareen, who will soon be seen in “Krishna Chali London”, says he is imitating actor Govinda in the upcoming TV show. “Since I am playing someone who is from…
Shantanu, Vignesh to host ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) TV actors Shantanu Maheshwari and Vignesh Pandey are on board to host Season 3 of “Indias Best Dramebaaz”. The show, in its previous seasons, has groomed many budding child actors like…