Thursday, 29 June 2017

No conversation on dates for 'Gustakhiyan': Irrfan

#Irrfan_Khan is perplexed about rumours that he has opted out of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's #Gustakhiyan, in which he was offered to play Indian poet and film lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi.

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Clarifying his stance on the rumours around the film and his involvement, Irrfan said in a statement: "I'm not sure where these rumours are coming from. I was approached for the film almost two years back, but since then there's been no conversation on dates, so how does the question of me not having time or walking out of the film even come from?"

"I think that's a mystery I would first like to solve that who are these well-wishers who are speaking my mind without me even being aware."

Stepping out of comfort zone: Tanuja Chandra on Irrfan starrer

Director #Tanuja_Chandra has completed her next romantic comedy entertainer which features actor #Irrfan_Khan, and says she is stepping out of her "comfort zone" with the project.

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On the sidelines of the premiere of Hollywood film "The Big Sick", Chandra said: "I have just finished up shooting a film. I can't talk about it right now, but its editing is going on.

"I will call it an Indian romcom. Usually, my films have violence and female protagonists in it, but this is different. This film also has a female protagonist, but it is a romcom. There is no violence in this film."

Known for films like "Dushman" and "Sangharsh" -- both of which had strong female protagonists, asked if she is breaking her own image with the new film, Chandra said: "Yes, I am doing so."

Amitabh, Aishwarya, Aamir invited to join Oscar Academy

Actors #Amitabh_Bachchan, #Aishwarya_Rai_Bachchan, #Aamir_Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, apart from directors like Mrinal Sen, Buddhadeb Dasgupta and Goutam Ghose are among the Indians invited to be a part of the #Oscar_Academy's 'Class of 2017'.

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The announcement was made on Wednesday.

"We're proud to invite our newest class to the Academy. The entire motion picture community is what we make of it," Cheryl Boone Isaacs, President of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, was quoted as saying on the official Oscar website.

"It's up to all of us to ensure that new faces and voices are seen and heard, and to take a shot on the next generation the way someone took a shot on each of us," Isaacs added.

Tommy Hilfiger's daughter Ally is married

Designer #Tommy_Hilfiger's daughter Ally has got married to Steve Hash, her boyfriend of six years, at an island.

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The 66-year-old's daughter, 32, got married to Hash on the beach of the Caribbean Island Mustique over the June 24-25 weekend, reports people.com.

The fashion mogul was accompanied by his current spouse Dee Ocleppo.

The newlywed believes there is "nothing" better than marrying her "best friend and soul mate".

Captioning a photograph on her Instagram account, Ally wrote: "Nothing like marrying your best friend and soul mate... I am so excited! Thanks for being our moment capturer."

My voice suited Akshay Kumar the most: Jubin Nautiyal

Singer #Jubin_Nautiyal says he has given playback for lot of actors like Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan, but his voice suits #Akshay_Kumar the most.

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"I've lent my voice to stars like Akshay Kumar, Aditya Roy Kapur, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan among others, for several movies. I believe that my voice suited Akshay Kumar the most," Nautiyal said in a statement. 

"However, after watching Hrithik Roshan enact ‘Kaabil hoon' on screen, I thought it was actually him singing the song and not me," he added.

The "Zindagi kuch toh bata" hitmaker shared his views during a live performance session called Hungama Spotlight in Kurla here.

Iron Man has upgraded armour in 'Avengers: Infinity War'

The famous character #Iron_Man will have a new costume with the arc reactor in the center of the chest with an altered triangle design. The armour also appears to have movable shoulder pads.

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While filming of "Avengers: Infinity War" continues in Atlanta, more set photos have surfaced online.

On Tuesday, a man -- perhaps a stunt double -- slipped into Iron Man's new armour. A day before that, actor Robert Downey Jr was spotted on the set without his superhero character's costume, while a man carrying Iron Man's practical suit was seen on the set, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The faceplate of the costume is also slightly different from the one character Tony Stark dons in "Spider-Man: Homecoming". 

Ed Sheeran announces European tour dates

Singer #Ed_Sheeran has announced details of an European stadium tour for 2018.

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The "Castle on the hill" hitmaker will embark on a number of performances in Europe, beginning the run of shows at Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Ireland on May 4-5 and ending at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw on August 11, read the singer's website. 

After leaving Cork, Sheeran will travel to Belfast, Galway and Dublin, and then move across to shows in Manchester's Etihad Stadium, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Newcastle's St. James' Park, followed by two performances at London's Wembley Stadium, rounding off with a night at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on June 22.

Amrita, I on same page about Sara's acting debut: Saif

Actor #Saif_Ali_Khan says he is "fully supportive" of his daughter Sara's acting ambitions. He has clarified that rumours suggesting that he and his former wife #Amrita_Singh are on different pages regarding the issue, are "fictitious".

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Saif said in a statement on Wednesday that "it's annoying to read totally fictitious media reports" about him having a disagreement with Amrita over Sara's debut.

"Amrita and me are on the same page as far as Sara and her acting debut is concerned. We never had any such conversation. I am fully supportive of Sara's acting ambitions and we discuss things in detail.

"I repeat, that I am looking forward to Sara's debut with a mix of excitement, anxiety and nervousness like any other father would," Saif added, adding that he is upset at the "increasing lack of accountability and responsible reporting these days".

Jeetendra happy with relaxed life, says daughter on his comeback

Veteran actor #Jeetendra is living a relaxed life, says his daughter #Ekta_Kapoor, who does not want to force him back into facing the camera.

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"We have asked him a lot of times to make a comeback. But there comes an age in life when you have to say to your parents, 'If you want to work then you can, but if you don't want to, then you can relax," Ekta said here on Wednesday while promoting her new show "Kundali Bhagya".

"He is very happy in his construction business. He gets a lot of time to spend with his friends. He started working at the age of 21 and still he is working. It's just that he is doing something else (other than acting).

"It's the age when we can request them to do acting, but can't force him. He is having a pretty relaxed life now. He has made over 200 films in a period of 40 years. So, now we should allow him to relax a little," she added.

Salman's 'Radio' gets Arabic twist

Salman Khan's popular track "Radio" from his latest release #Tubelight now has an Arabic version by Middle Eastern singer-songwriter #Douzi.

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Sony Music Middle East released the Arabic version on Wednesday, read a statement. 

Douzi has performed at many international concerts.

The original song "Radio" is composed by Pritam and sung by Kamaal Khan and Amit Mishra. 

Preparing for 'Rambo' will be exhausting, says Tiger Shroff

Actor #Tiger_Shroff, who has been roped in for the Hindi remake of Hollywood action film #Rambo, says that preparing for the film will be exhausting as expectations will be high from the film.

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On Tuesday, Tiger Shroff, who attended the promotional event of upcoming Hollywood film "Spider-Man: Home coming", told media here: "As of now, there is no prep because I am promoting 'Munna Michael' then after that I will start 'Baaghi 2' and after that I have 'Student Of The Year 2'. So, 'Rambo' is still far away, but prep will be definitely exhausting mentally and physically because expectations will be high from the film.

"It is a cult action film and it was played by one of the greatest Hollywood legends so my effort is not to replace him but to give him tribute through my performance", Tiger added. 

The actor, who has lent his voice to the character of Spider Man for the Hindi version of the film also revealed his wish to play Spider Man in a Hindi movie. 

Take cues from Disha Patani for beauty must haves in monsoon

It is important to have the right beauty bag in the #monsoon just like any other season. Actress #Disha_Patani says that she loves rain and prefers to go for a dewy look with a pop of colours.

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"I love the rain and everything about the monsoons! I think a dewy look with a pop of colour is the perfect look for the season and since we are all getting our monsoon beauty bags ready right now let me give you a glimpse into my own and reveal my three favourites," said Disha in a statement.

This Pond's ambassador gives a peek into what's in her monsoon beauty bag.

* A good multipurpose cream helps tick off my basic beauty needs. A BB+ cream is the one product I always carry to achieve that instantly spotless natural and radiant look. After all, why do we need to carry three- four different products when we can carry just one?

* I am channelling blue this season! While I normally never leave the house without my favourite Kajal, my monsoon beauty bag needs a bit of colour! I would trade my normal black eyeliner for a blue one to add that pop of colour in the otherwise gloomy weather.

Adnan Sami to make acting debut, seeks blessings

England-born singer-composer #Adnan_Sami, who was granted Indian citizenship more than a year ago, is all to make his acting debut with the film #AfghanInSearchOfAHome and he has asked all his fans and well-wishers for their blessings.

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"I need your blessings for 'Afghan - In Search Of A Home'," Sami tweeted. 

The film will be directed by duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. The "Bhar do jholi meri" crooner says he is excited to work with them. 

"Super excited working with Sapru and Rao... 'Afghan - In Search Of A Home' is very special to me!" he wrote in another tweet. 

Sami will be seen playing a musician in this movie. This project will be Adnan's first project as an Indian.

"Afghan- In Search Of A Home" is the story of a musician refugee from Afghanistan who flees his country of birth under extenuating circumstances to make a very long and arduous walk towards seeking an identity and a home. 

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

S​iddharth Kannan is now the 'Official Host' for Impact Wrestling

#Impact_Wrestling is the second largest professional wrestling promotion in the world​ and they have roped in #Siddharth_Kannan as their office host for this year.

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​​Sid K : "I was delighted to be approached by the Impact Wrestling team from USA and it was humbling to know that they were following my career in India and thought that I would be the Ideal host for this mega series!".

Iconic Wrestlers like 'Lone Wolf ' Davey Richards, Rosemary, Low-Ki, Mahabali Shera, Sonjay Dutt, Kongo Kong, Caleb Konley, Moose, Lashley, Chris Adonis, Alberto El Patron, Laurel Van Ness will be seen in action. 

Jeff Jarrett,Executive Producer and Chief Creative Officer,Impact Wrestling: 'We were keen to get Sid K on board as the energy he brings to the ring is outstanding! He has tremendous following in India and fits our brand perfectly with his free flowing no holds barred style! He is the best host I have seen and was a major part of the Magic of Impact Wrestling !' 

Dilip Kumar has influenced her life, says Shabana

Veteran actress #Shabana_Azmi says thespian #Dilip_Kumar has unknowingly influenced her life.

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Shabana on Tuesday replied to Dilip's Eid Mubarak message on Twitter and wrote: "Eid Mubarak. Yusuf Saab. Hardly a day goes by when I don't marvel at how unknowlingy you have had an influence on my life."

The 94-year-old actor, who made his acting debut with "Jwar Bhata" in 1944, was born as Muhammad Yusuf Khan. He later adopted the screen name Dilip Kumar. 

Dilip Kumar was last seen on the big screen in the film "Qila" in 1998. He was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015. 

Zayn Malik still dealing with anxiety issues

Singer #Zayn_Malik has cancelled more gigs amid reports his anxiety issues are still preventing him from performing on stage alone.

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He pulled out of Capital FM's Summertime Ball last year, later revealing his absence was due to anxiety. The former One Direction star has also cancelled some gigs in Japan, after initially rescheduling them.

According to The Sun newspaper, a variety of reasons have been given, including that there was "a change in the recording schedule" and that Malik is too busy "planning his debut world tour", reports dailymail.co.uk.

"If he never performs, there's a danger his solo career will flop," said a source.