Monday, 3 July 2017

Miss India runner-up's modelling plans surprised her parents

#Miss_India_2017 second runner-up #Priyanka_Kumari, from Bihar, says her parents were quite surprised when they got to know about her wish to pursue modelling.

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How did she convince her parents about it?

Priyanka told here: "As a child, I was quite a tomboy so, my parents were surprised to know about my ambition of taking part in a beauty contest and pursuing modelling. They never expected me to go for a beauty pageant of all the things...but yes they have supported throughout."

And finishing third in the pageant, is quite a moment for her.

"I made my parents proud. Getting placed in top three out of 30 participants was really tough because all of us are unique and beautiful in our own terms," she said.

Knew 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' will be flop: Dharmendra

Veteran actor #Dharmendra says he knew #YamlaPaglaDeewana2 will flop at the box office even before its release, but he is confident that the third film in the series will put the franchise back on the right track.

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"‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 3' will be an inhouse picture... It will be very good and the characters are very good," Dharmendra told here. 

The first part of the franchise came in 2011, and it was followed by Sangeeth Sivan-directed film in 2013. Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol will reunite again for the third instalment, which is scheduled to go on floors in August. 

Talking about the second part, Dharmendra said: "I knew that it will be a flop. When I saw the trailer, I told Sunny that it has gone. I said ‘Pehle mein humne logon ko hasaya hai, is mein hum roenge (In the first part, we made people laugh, in this one, we will cry)." 

Bella Hadid's mother never let her wear high heels

Model #Bella_Hadid's mother Yolanda allowed her to have a custom pair of horse riding boots instead of high heels when she was younger.

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The 20-year-old says her mother had very strict rules when she was growing up, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Bella's mother was adamant that she has to complete her education, assist in the barn, and could only treat herself to footwear suitable for horse riding and mucking out instead of high heel shoes she couldn't walk in.

"My mom was like, 'Hell no, you're not doing that. You are going to go to school and the barn, and if you want a custom pair of riding boots, then you can have that. But you don't need 10 pairs of high heels because you don't even wear high heels'," Bella told InStyle magazine.

Vidyut doesn't pick project on the basis of action scenes

Actor #Vidyut_Jammwal says he loves to do action films, but he doesn't pick his projects on that basis.

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The actor, who is best known for the "Commando" franchise, says he decides his project on the basis of the script and the director. 

Vidyut told over phone from Mumbai: "Action is an embellishment. If I become a part of it, I can assure you that you will have action that has not been witnessed before. But for me, number one is the director and the script."

"If I think that I will be able to do justice to it, and I will be able to be best in it, then I do it." 

Apart from working on action choreography for the third part of "Commando", Vidyut will also be seen in "Yaara" and Milan Luthria's action-thriller film "Baadshaho". 

Gandhiji would have liked 'Partition: 1947': Gurinder Chadha

Filmmaker #Gurinder_Chadha, who has told of the events that led to India's Partition, through her forthcoming film "Partition: 1947", says she is confident that Mahatma Gandhi would have loved the film as it is in sync with his philosophies.

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"When I finished the film and I looked at it, I realised that it is a film that Gandhiji would have liked. It is totally on Gandhiji's philosophy. He was completely sidelined by that point (of Partition)," the British filmmaker of Sikh origin told over phone from Mumbai. 

It is a story that is deeply personal to Gurinder, whose own family was caught up in the tragic events that unfolded as the British Raj came to an end. The film narrates story of the trauma that people went through due to the division, and how it changed their life. 

Fitness not just a goal for your body: Bipasha Basu

Actress #Bipasha_Basu has urged the country's youths to understand that fitness is about a way of life rather than a goal -- and so, she says it's always important to take right nutrients to be healthy.

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"It is extremely important for the young generation to realise that fitness is not just a goal for your body, rather it has to be a way of life," Bipasha said in a statement.

"Essentially, being healthy is at the root of fitness. An active body can successfully keep many diseases and ailments at bay. However, while being active and exercising, it is equally important to fulfill the nutritional requirements of your body," added the actress.

Bipasha was here on Sunday to launch Proquest Nutrition -- a series of nutritional supplements from VRS Foods, that can aid people's workout goals.

Amanda Seyfried can't take eyes off new husband

Actress #Amanda_Seyfried, who secretly eloped with #Thomas_Sadoski in March, seems totally smitten by him.

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The "Veronica Mars" star took to Instagram to post some loving words and sweet photos, wishing the 41-year-old a happy birthday, reports eonline.com.

In one image, the couple, who welcomed their first child just two weeks after their secret wedding, is perched on children's play ponies. 

In the photo, Amanda looks admiringly at the "John Wick". It is captioned: "Still can't take my eyes off you. Happy Birthday to the man of my life."

The 31-year-old actress also posted a photograph of the actor giving her a piggyback ride in front of a lake while their dog Finn gives the new parents a hug.

Quentin Tarantino engaged

Oscar winning director #Quentin_Tarantino, 54, has reportedly got engaged to girlfriend #Daniela_Pick.

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The filmmaker's New Beverly Cinema tweeted the news, according to the Hollywood Reporter. 

Daniela, 33, is the daughter of veteran Israeli musician Svika Pick, who confirmed the news to Ynet, an Israeli news and general content website.

Ynet also reported that that Pick and Tarantino got engaged on Friday night in Los Angeles.

Tarantino reportedly met his fiance when he was in Israel to promote "Inglourious Basterds" in 2009, with the two carrying on an on-again, off-again relationship.

Tiger Shroff finds dubbing for 'Spider-Man' challenging

Actor #Tiger_Shroff says giving voice to Spider-Man in the Hindi version of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" is one the most "challenging things" he ever did.

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The actor said that talking at a "different pitch and pace" was tough. 

"Probably one of the most challenging things I've done talking at a different pitch and pace! But so much fun living the character! #halfdreamcometrue," Tiger tweeted on Sunday. 

Sony Pictures Entertainment India is releasing the film in India on July 7 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

SRK, Anushka to go club-hopping in Mumbai

#JabHarryMetSejal stars #Shah_Rukh_Khan and #Anushka_Sharma will club hop on Monday to launch a new song from their forthcoming film.

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"Beech beech mein" is the second song from the film after "Radha".

"In sync with the spree of treating the audience with innovative marketing strategies, the film's makers have decided to stay true to the title of the song and launch their song 'Beech Beech Mein' as they club hop," read a statement. 

The actors are scheduled to visit clubs from south Mumbai to the suburbs of the city. 

"Beech beech mein" will showcase Shah Rukh and Anushka grooving to the lively tunes of Pritam, amidst a club set-up.

Akshay Kumar starts his 'Gold' innings in London

#Akshay_Kumar has embarked on a new cinematic journey with "Gold". The actor says he needs all the love and best wishes from his admirers.

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Akshay took off to London to shoot for the first schedule of the Excel Entertainment's film and took to Twitter to share his first look from the film. 

"Set out on a brand new journey, aiming for nothing less than 'Gold'! Day 1 of 'Gold', need your love and best wishes as always," Akshay posted on Saturday night. 

In the monochrome first look, Akshay is seen wearing a moustache, carrying a sling bag and donning a chequered waistcoat.

Saturday, 1 July 2017

Mrs India 2017 finalist recycles household waste

Mrs India 2017 finalist #Kalpana_Thakur is recycling hotel disposable waste and reusing it in making paper baskets, lamps, flowers pots, bird feeding stations and even jewellery.

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The 43-year-old, a hotelier based in this Himachal Pradesh picturesque tourist resort, told: "This initiative, though small, is proving to be a grand success and helps motivating my guests to learn the art of reuse the household waste sensibly and too in a greener way."

This art of recycling, she said, is in fact giving a big boost to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Campaign and will work wonders to save the environment for the future generations.

Thakur, who spent her initial years in a remote village in Lahaul Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district, said earlier she was known as a "waste warrior" in Manali as she used to collect plastic waste, tetra packs and tins dumped haphazardly in the markets and tourist spots.

"Initially, I used to collect them and dump them appropriately. Later, I started using them in making decoration pieces. I learnt this art of reuse via videos on YouTube," said Thakur, who has a passion for fitness even after marriage.

GST a new road, new start, says Bollywood

Bollywood celebrities like Anupam Kher and Riteish Deshmukh have welcomed the "new road" - Goods and Services Tax #GST, which is India's biggest tax reform since Independence.

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The reform was rolled out past midnight on Friday in the precincts of the hallowed Central Hall of Parliament to usher in a new indirect tax regime.

Here is what the celebrities had to say:

* Anupam Kher: Chashme ka number jab badalta hai toh ek-do din lagta hai adjust karne mein. Bahut he saadhaaran/uttam vyakhya pradhaanmantri Narendra Modi. (When the number of your specs change, it takes a day or two to adjust. What a simple but apt sentence by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. GST tryst.

Satish Kaushik's film wins at London film fest

Filmmaker Satish Kaushiks #A_Billion_Colour_Story has bagged the top prize at the eighth Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival #LIFF here and in Birmingham.

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The film, which is a powerful plea for Hindu-Muslim unity and religious harmony, received the audience award for best film at LIFF.

Kaushik (co-producer) tweeted on Saturday: "Hurrah! After awards at IFFLA, Palm Springs, FOTC in France our film now wins top prize at LIFF. Congrats to team."

The film has earlier won at Flight of the Conchords in France, Palm Springs International Film Festival in California, BFI London Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.

Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun' sequel to release in July 2019

The sequel to actor #Tom_Cruises 1986 action drama film #Top_Gun has been slated for a release on July 12, 2019.

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The sequel will release almost 33 years after the release of the original film, reports variety.com.

Filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, who earlier directed Cruise in the 2013 film "Oblivion", has been roped in to helm "Top Gun: Maverick".

The film will be set in a world of drone technology and fifth generation fighters along with exploring the end of the era of dogfighting.

Lesle Lewis thrilled about bagging his first singer's award

Singer-composer #Lesle_Lewis, best known as a member of the Colonial Cousins, said to receive his first singer's award is nothing less than having a magical moment.

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As Colonial Cousins, which also consists of singer Hariharan, he has won MTV Indian Viewers' Choice award in New York and Billboard Award for the Best Asian Music Group in Las Vegas.

On Friday, he was honoured with the Indian of the Year by the brand management consultancy firm Brands Academy here.

"I am getting lucky now. It's my first ever singer's award. I've always won awards for being a composer, but never got for best singer. This is my first, so it's really cool," Lewis told.