Mumbai, Sep 12 (PTI) Filmmakers usually show the rags to riches story in biopics of sports personalities, but music maestro A R Rahman says he fails to understand why musicians are often depicted as losers on the big screen. Rahman feels people are only interested in making biopics on musicians, […]
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Not always able to select trend-following films: Nawazuddin
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Nawazuddin Siddiqui is trying to strike a fine balance between commercial and indie cinema, but the actor says he still feels a little hesitant to accept a typical masala film as it often fails to provide scope for performance. Despite being a part of several […]
Even if my journey ends now, I have nothing to lose: Kangana
Mumbai, Sep 10 (PTI) Her over a decade-long journey in Bollywood has seen many a triumph, including her three National awards, and Kangana Ranaut says if her career ends now, she has nothing to lose as she has a huge success story for the rest of her life. Kangana, who […]
Don’t want to sensationalise Raj Kapoor’s life:Rishi on biopic
Mumbai, Sep 9 (PTI) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor says if a biopic is made on his father, legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor, the family would make sure his life is depicted in its truest sense and not sensationalised. The 65-year-old actor says he understands that the present generation is curious about […]
Initially felt intimidated by Farhan: Diana Penty
Mumbai, Sep 9 (PTI) Cast for the first time alongside Farhan Akhtar in her next “Lucknow Central”, actor Diana Penty says felt a little intimidated by the actor-director in the beginning. The 31-year-old actor says she was in awe of Akhtar and working with him was an “exhilarating” experience. “He […]
Madonna inspired Liam Gallagher to become a musician
London, Sep 1 (PTI) Liam Gallagher said had it not been for pop icon Madonna, he would have never entered the music industry. Recalling a childhood anecdote, the 44-year-old singer said he was blown away the first time he heard Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”, reported FemaleFirst. “I was always into […]
Big B sends handwritten note to Rajukummar Rao
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan sent a handwritten note to Rajukummar Rao praising the actor’s performance in his latest release “Bareilly Ki Barfi”. Rajkummar took to Twitter to share the picture of the note and a bouquet Bachchan sent him after watching the film yesterday. “When the legend sends […]
Films should raise adult issues with innocence: Ayushamnn
Mumbai, Aug 27 (PTI) After charming the audience as a sperm donor in his debut “Vicky Donor”, Ayushmann Khurrana’s next film is on the subject of erectile dysfunction, and the actor says adult issues should be dealt with innocence to avoid vulgarity . RS Prasanna’s “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan” is a […]
How could jail officials judge Dutt’s good conduct in two months,HC asks Maha govt
Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI) The Bombay High Court today asked the Maharashtra government how actor Sanjay Dutt was granted parole and furlough in quick succession and within two months of surrendering to serve his five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. The high court also sought to know how […]
Wrong, but can’t show only good things: Akshay on stalking in ”Toilet…”
Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI) Reacting to the criticism that his upcoming film “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” glorifies stalking, actor Akshay Kumar says it may be wrong but in a movie, one can’t just show positive things. In a song from the film, Akshay’s character Keshav is seen following Jaya, played […]