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At the center of every high performance team is a common purpose….a mission that rises above and beyond each of the individual team members….to be successful….the team’s interests and needs must come first…”the power of your actions is preceded by the power of your words. Speak with power to bring out the best in yourself and others.” Inspiration is a powerful force….we get inspired every time we have a new project that gives us the opportunity to create something that can change the course of people’s lives.

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lia Bhatt’s sister Shaheen Bhatt reveals battling chronic depression

With the news about celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade's suicide, Alia Bhatt's older sister, Shaheen Bhatt (30), has once again shared how she overcame her suicidal thoughts and fought the darkness within her.

She wrote about battling depression in her recent column for a popular magazine. “I've lived with depression since I was 12-years-old and since then I've been suicidal on more than one occasion. I've experienced the sheer terror of contemplating a life filled with unrelenting anguish, and I've been consumed by the terrifying thought of having but a single means of escape from a bleak, unbearable future,” she wrote.

Shaheen further added, “A year and a half ago I chose to talk about my own experiences with depression on social media and even though I had never hidden that facet of my life, I was concerned about the judgement I would receive. Social media has given rise to a dangerous tendency to airbrush and filter our personal lives. There is so much value placed on false ideas of positivity and emotional prosperity that we present our lives as immaculate highlight reels entirely devoid of substance, and altogether devoid of the aches and pains of what it means to be human. We don’t like to talk about depression because there is nothing romantic or glamorous about feeling like you’re losing your mind; no attractive selfies are waiting to be taken when you’re curled up crying on the floor, no witty one-liners are floating around your mind to tweet for likes.”

Later, star sister Alia tweeted about the same and supported Shaheen for openly taking about an issue like Mental Health. Alia wrote, “Shaheen you are brilliant! My sister has battled and lived with depression since she was 12. She speaks her heart out and without any hesitation addresses the giant elephant in the room – Mental health and the lack of our understanding & acceptance.”

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rithik Roshan to host a bash for 26students who cleared IIT-JEE 2018

Directed by Vikas Bahl, “Super 30” is based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar and how he trained talented aspiring engineers from economically backward households to enter the most prestigious engineering institutes of our country, without charging any fee. He taught a batch called Super 30 every year, where he trained those he believed they had the capabilities but not the funds to crack the examination. So, the makers of the film have decided to promote the film in a special way. Hrithik Roshan is all set to host a big bash for 26 students, of Super 30 academy of Bihar, who cracked the JEE-Advanced 2018.

Talking about the party, Hrithik said in an official statement that, “In the process of shooting for “Super 30”, I have got a fair understanding of how tough these exams are. Kudos to the students and their great mentor, Anand Kumar. The party is just a small way to meet and personally congratulate them. I wish them greater heights in life, in whatever they do.”

Anand Kumar established the Super 30 programme in Patna in 2002.

Super 30 is slated for release on January 25, 2019.

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ajkummar Rao is thrilled to be part of “Made In China”

Rajkummar Rao is all set to travel across Gujarat and China for Dinesh Vijan’s next. Post the amazing response received by “Hindi Medium” in the Chinese market, producer Dinesh Vijan has decided to come out with a quirky comedy. The story will trace the life of a struggling Gujarati businessman and the crazy journey he undertakes to become a successful entrepreneur. The development happened soon after Dinesh Vijan saw Rao’s fantastic performance in his upcoming production “Stree”, a horror comedy.

A source informed a daily, “Made In China” goes on the floors in September. Gujarati director Mikhil Musale, whose 2016 thriller-drama, “Wrong Side Raju”, bagged the National Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati, will be making his Bollywood debut with the film. It will be shot in Ahmedabad and across China. Dinesh hopes to release it early next year.”

Rajkummar Rao also announced the film on his social media handle saying, “Thrilled to be a part of #MadeInChina & to be working with Dinoo and @MaddockFilms again post #Stree.

Can’t wait to begin this exciting journey @MusaleMikhil #DineshVijan The same was confirmed by producer Dinesh Vijan to Mumbai Mirror, saying, "It was incredible to experience the overwhelming response of the Chinese audience to “Hindi Medium”. I had the privilege of being there during its release in China. More than the excitement of the film’s impending box-office success, I was bowled over by the love that the film received. The realisation that we have such similar cultures and that films can be made keeping both markets in mind is an exciting prospect for me. When I discussed the idea of “Made In China” with my associates there, they seemed as excited as I was which led to us creating the film.”

Dinesh also spoke about his leading man. He said, “Raj is a versatile and highly credible actor. He has done a fabulous job in “Stree”. When he was working on that film, we narrated this concept to him and let’s just say he refused to let it go!”

Made In China is expected to hit the screens in 2019.

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ick Jonas’ brother opens up about Priyanka Chopra

American pop star Nick Jonas (25) and Priyanka Chopra (35) have been painting New York City red with their back-to-back date nights and lunches. Priyanka and Nick’s romantic escapades reportedly started at the Met Gala last year, which the duo attended together.

Priyanka and Nick have now been spotted spending quality time with each other several times. Nick also took Priyanka as his date to his cousin’s wedding recently, making their relationship public. The two celebrities often indulge in some social media PDA as well with mushy comments on each other’s posts and pictures. After sources, close to both Nick and Priyanka, claimed that Cupid has struck between the gorgeous artistes, the latest to comment on their relationship is Nick’s brother Kevin Jonas.

Kevin was asked what he felt about Priyanka and Nick by a leading portal recently, to which the pop star said, “We have met her in the past. She is super awesome. But, that’s Nick’s thing and he can say what he wants to say.” Well, seems like the family already loves her!

An American musician, actor, and entrepreneur, Kevin rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers Joe and Nick. The band appeared in the widely successful musical television film “Camp Rock” (2008) and its sequel “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” (2010) as well as two of their own series, “Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream” (2008–2010) and “Jonas” (2009–2010).

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anbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to not come together for brand endorsements

It’s not been too long since Ranbir Kapoor and Ali Bhatt confirmed their relationship. The power couple first made their appearance together at the Sonam Kapoor – Anand Ahuja wedding reception. Soon after that things became pretty obvious and the world couldn’t help but obsess about their ongoing romance. Considering the star power that comes with Ranbir and Alia together, a popular brand tried to rope in the couple to promote their product.

But that didn’t quite happen because of their mentor and good friend Karan Johar.

If reports are to be believed, there’s still a lot of time for the release of Dharma Productions’ Brahmastra, which is why KJo didn’t want their chemistry to be revealed this soon. A source close to the filmmaker informed a daily, saying, “Brahmastra” will release on Independence Day next year and there is a lot of time till then. It doesn’t make sense for these two actors to expose their chemistry so soon. If they endorse a brand together during Brahmastra, it will also help the film.”

Ranbir and Alia have started shooting the second schedule of the film. “Brahmastra” is helmed by Ayan Mukerji and marks the first part of the trilogy that has been planned with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan.

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he scripting of Sidharth Malhotra’s “Ek Villain 2” kickstarts

The 2014 hit film, “Ek Villain”, is all set to have its sequel. The first part included Shraddha Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh in the cast. The second part is in its pre-production stage now. The film is being produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures and will not be directed by Mohit Suri, who directed the first part. The project will reportedly have a new director on board. Talking about the script of the film, a source close to the project revealed to a leading daily, “Work on “Ek Villain 2” has just kicked off. The premise of the original is great for a potential franchise."

Latest reports also suggest that writers have already been roped in for the project and the scripting of the film has begun with full swing. That’s good news for Sidharth Malhotra’s fans.

We are excited for the sequel of “Ek Villain”.

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Section 965- Trump card of Trump to bring Billions back to US economy Diverse interests of Businessmen and Politicians in tax world: In every country of the world there is chase of Tom and Jerry going on between businessmen and politician. We cannot say either of them is immoral, because both try to perform their duty to people who have trusted them or elected them.

Political leaders have been trusted by the people of the country and they owe duty to them, to collect required funds to meet needs of expenditure to create common facilities for the people, who elected them and the most well known source to collect funds is taxes.

On the other hand, businessmen are elected by shareholders or investors of the entity and they owe their duty to them to maximize returns on their investment. They also owe duty to their employees who have trusted them and worked for them. They need to give them best perks and remuneration to keep them happily continue to work. They also own to their customers to offer services at most affordable prices to continue their patronage to the corporation.

Thus, purposes of both conflict. But interesting thing is that they are not enemies, but both are complimentary, both need the other.Politician know that growth of business is needed for growth of the economy of the country as a whole and businessmen know that Govt. needs taxes to create infrastructure and maintain peaceful work force in the society.

Sot they are friendly opponents of each other.They fight but in respectful and friendly manner, in way that is lawful. They do not want to disrespect the other. That is why I call this fight of Tom and Jerry. It goes on endlessly.

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form attack of the sword of the tax.

Politicians create tax laws to maximize taxes and business try to find out loopholes in these laws.

Offshore corporation – big loopholes of US tax laws And one of the biggest loopholes in tax laws is offshore corporation. Corporate is considered independent entity. It pays its tax, but owners of corporation pay tax only when corporation declares dividend and pays out the money.

Businessmen smartly use this theory of corporate structure to their best advantage.

They create corporate offshore in the country where corporate tax rates are lowest. Thereafter they never declare dividend and keep money parked in low tax offshore countries in various types of investment, as tax on investment income is also low in such countries.

It’s estimated that more than $2.6 trillion in corporate profits have been sitting in foreign bank accounts. Apple’s overseas cash alone amounted to $252.3 billion.

It projected that five major tech companies -Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Cisco (CSCO), Oracle (ORCL) and Google's parent company Alphabet (GOOGL) -- would be holding $594 billion in cash overseas at the end of 2017.

Pharmaceutical giants including Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Merck (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE) were also named as major holders of overseas cash in a 2017 Trump Tax law- a smart move to get offshore funds back to USA: Trump has played smart move. On one side he has reduced corporate tax law to 21% from 35% to disincentivize corporates in moving income from USA to offshore countries.

On other side he has brought a repatriation holiday offering very low tax rates to bring back money, even lower than new tax rate.

Trump has offered incentivized rate of 15.50% on cash or liquid assets and 8% on illiquid assets.

Again, one more unique feature of repatria-

tion tax imposed by Trump is that it is no longer left to the choice. It is made compulsory. Payment of repatriation tax is made mandatory whether you repatriate or not.

Once you pay the tax, later on you can repatriate without paying any tax.

Since this compulsory payment of repatriation tax on the profits of corporates accumulated over past decades can cause liquidity issues for the corporates, Trump has provided for installment of 8 years to pay this tax.

Thus, repatriation plan proposed by Trump has many novel and better features compared to other repatriation plans introduced in the past. Great feature is that this plan does not leave payment of tax to choice of the business houses, but imposes compulsory tax, so this plan will assure definite collection of tax over permitted period. This compulsory payment of tax will prompt companies to bring back offshore money to USA at the earliest due to 2 reasons: a) They would have already paid price for right to bring back money in advance in form of repatriation tax b) Rate of corporate tax is already reduced to 21% almost on par with many low tax countries of the world, so there will not be much attraction of investing surplus money in offshore investment. Money invested in their own business can produce better result for corporates than invested outside. Only thing deterring them was tax difference. With 21% tax rates most of business houses would love to bring the money back home.

In 2004, the United States Congress enacted such a tax holiday for U.S. multinational companies in the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA)) section 965, allowing them to repatriate foreign profits to the United States at a 5.25% tax rate, rather than the existing 35% corporate tax rate. This was a voluntary scheme. Under this law, corporations brought only $362 billion into the American economy.

Again money were not invested as expected by the Government. In fact, According to Levin’s report, there was no increase in jobs

as anticipated by the Government. Rather 15 companies that repatriated the most funds in the previous holiday cut more than 20,000 jobs from 2004 to 2007. Pfizer, who repatriated more than $35 billion, also cutting 11,748 jobs and IBM, which brought back $9.5 billion, cut 12,830 jobs.Hence this scheme was regarded failure. That is why another attempt to bring second scheme of repatriation in 2009 got defeated in Senate.

However latest plan proposed by Trump has certain novel features as discussed earlier.

Let us hope that this plan becomes successful in securing benefit for US corporates and US economy- both as per expectation of the President.

Details of the Trump’s Repatriation scheme: Under new tax code Section 965, U.S. multinationals are required to pay a one-time “transition tax” on income accumulated overseas since 1986. The law treats the income as repatriated and imposes a 15.5 percent tax on cash or cash equivalents, and an 8 percent tax on illiquid assets, such as factories and equipment. Under the prior tax system, companies could defer U.S. income taxes on foreign earnings until they returned the income to the U.S., which incentivized companies to shift earnings to low-tax jurisdictions overseas.

Estimates of Repatriation Tax collection: The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that the deemed repatriation measure would generate $338.8 billion in tax revenue over 10 years.

Bloomberg has provide estimated tax payment by top 5 companies as under: Apple turns out to be biggest payer of repatriation tax. Apple, which has 94 percent of its total cash of $269 billion outside the United States, said it would make a one-time tax payment of $38 billion on the repatriated cash. Apple said it would put some of the money it brought back toward 20,000 new jobs, a new domestic campus and other spending.

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GE, meanwhile, had about $82 billion held outside the U.S. at the end of 2016. If this full amount is taxed at the 15.5% rate, the company would have to pay $13 billion to the taxman.

Major European banks Barclays (BCS), Credit Suisse (CS) and UBS (UBS), plus oil giants BP (BP)and Shell (RDSA), have indicated the new tax rules could cost them between $1 billion and $3 billion each in 2017.

Bank of America Corp. disclosed a net tax charge of $2.9 billion related to the new tax law.

Citigroup reported an $18 billion quarterly toss Tuesday — after paying $22 billion in repatriation taxes, according to Reuters.

Surprisingly Amazon.com Inc said “the amount of this one-time tax is not material.

Twelve companies either said the repatriation tax was immaterial or had no impact. The amount of repatriation tax owed by two companies—Kroger Co. and Anthem Inc.—was unclear based on their financial disclosures.

Some companies have also calculated tax benefit arising due to low rate of repatriation tax compared to current tax rate.

Estimates of expected repatriation of Funds: Moody's estimated in November that U.S. companies were holding about $1.4 trillion in cash offshore.

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charge will bring in an estimated $339 billion over the next 10 years.

It projected that five major tech companies -Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Cisco (CSCO), Oracle (ORCL) and Google's parent company Alphabet (GOOGL) -- would be holding $594 billion in cash overseas at the end of 2017.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said in 2015 that he would "love to" repatriate foreign profits but he couldn't because "it would cost me 40%.

But he has welcomed new tax law.

However. it is yet too early to make accurate prediction of full money likely to be repatriated back home.

Effect of Repatriation on Current results of the corporates: Many big international companies recently warned that other changes in the tax code will mean billions of dollars in one-off losses in 2017 as they have to write down the value of tax credits accumulated in previous years.

Goldman Sachs (GS) was the first big multinational to announce a hit to profits in 2017 from the new tax. It said on Friday that the "repatriation tax" was responsible for most of a one-off charge of $5 billion.

What critics talk about new Repatriation scheme?

1) Critics fear that repatriated funds will be misused.

In 2004 repatriation scheme, money repatriated were used primarily for the purposes of paying dividends to investors, repurchasing shares, and purchasing other corporations.In 2011, Senate Democrats, arguing against another repatriation tax holiday, issued a report asserting that the previous effort had actually cost the United States Treasury $3.3 billion, and that companies receiving the tax breaks had thereafter cut over 20,000 jobs.[3] A second repatriation tax holiday was defeated in the United States Senate in 2009.[1] However, the current bill prevents companies from using the money for executive compensation, dividends and stock investments), 2) It is not assured the tax break will increase job creation. This is right. Job creation

is not made condition in the scheme.

3) The tax break can be seen as a reward for companies deferring regular repatriation of foreign earnings and a punishment for companies that regularly send money back. This fear is somewhat set aside due to reduced corporate and personal tax rates.

4) Critics also worry the American Jobs Creation Act sets a bad precedent, as U.S. multinationals may see this tax break as an incentive to withhold future foreign earnings in the hope another repatriated tax break will occur. We hope Govt. will take some measures to disincentivize future moving of profits offshore.

5) How to work out and when to pay repatriation tax?

The calculation is complex and includes all post-1986 E&P, through 2017, as a new Subpart F category. Foreign tax paid and dividend distributions may reduce the amount of E&P included in the calculation. A participation exemption, which factors in your tax rate, also reduces the E&P subject to tax. The toll charge applies in 2017 and generally must be paid by April 17, 2018. No, you didn’t misread – the tax is due soon and without regard to extension according to the recently released IRS document. But there is some consolation; the tax payment can be made all at once or can be paid over an eight-year period.

Penalties for late payment of Repatriation Tax Many friends have question, if an individual fails to timely pay his or her first installment of tax due under section 965(h), will the IRS assess an addition to tax for failure to pay.

Will the taxpayer’s requirement to pay all subsequent installments be accelerated under section 965(h)(3)?

Here is my answer: If an individual meets the criteria in this paragraph and pays the total amount of the first installment on or before the due date for the second installment, the IRS will not assess an addition to tax for failure to timely pay the

first installment and will not accelerate subsequent installments under section 965(h)(3).

An individual with a net tax liability under section 965 is required to report the liability on his or her tax return for the year in which or with which the inclusion year of the deferred foreign income corporation ends and pay the full amount of that liability on the extended due date of that return, unless the individual elects to pay the liability in eight annual installments pursuant to section 965(h)(1).

However, the IRS has determined that, if an individual’s net tax liability under section 965 in the individual’s 2017 taxable year is less than $1 million, the individual makes a timely election under section 965(h), and the individual did not pay the full amount of the first installment by the due date under section 965(h)(2), the failure to make the payment will not result in an acceleration event under section 965(h)(3) so long as the individual pays the full amount of the first installment (and its second installment) by the due date for its 2018 return (determined without regard to extensions). For this purpose, the relevant due date generally is April 15, 2019 Important Alert Message: Since this is highly complex area and implementation has already made effective from 2017, you need to pay serious attention to this law. You may need to revise your 2017 tax returns, if you have missed out effect of section 965. Further you may note that almost any one having interest in foreign corporation will be affected by this law need to check his obligations under Section 965, as anyone with more than 10%holding in foreign corporation is required to meet these obligations and definition of holding is quite wide. I would suggest that any one having foreign operations need to set up meeting with big 4 or other top tax consulting firms like Perfect Tax to analyze his situation to comply with the requirement or work out planning and restructuring of the business to escape these requirements lawfully.

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aapsee Pannu begins work with dream director Sujoy Ghosh Taapsee Pannu has carved a niche for herself in the industry. She has been signing films back-to-back.

She’s currently working with filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Shaad Ali and Sujoy Ghosh and it is nothing short of a dream. She has already finished Anurag Kashyap's “Manmarziyan” and Anubhav Sinha's “Mulk”. Her film, “Soorma” with Shaad Ali is ready for release, which is a biopic on the life and times of hockey player Sandeep Singh.

Taapsee Pannu's wish was also to work with director Sujoy Ghosh. This too is now being fulfilled.

She has started shooting with Sujoy for his next film”Badla” in Scotland. She is going to reunite with her “Pink” co-star, Amitabh Bachchan again for this film. Taapsee will be seen playing an entrepreneur in “Badla”.

Today, the actress shared a cute picture with Sujoy on her Instagram and shared her feelings as she wrote, "After a 3-year long struggle to find a film for each other, we finally managed to pin each other down for this one! Now let’s see who drives the other one crazy first! If we survive this film we shall see you in theatres."

Sujoy's “Badla” is a thriller. Recently, talking about the film to an agency, Taapsee had said, "This is going to be a riveting thriller. It's Sujoy's favourite genre … I am out of my comfort zone which I actually enjoy the most."

Well, we are extremely excited about this one.

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Exclusive! Kareena Kapoor Khan talks about juggling motherhood and career Her son Taimur Ali Khan is the apple of the paparazzi’s eyes. Tell her that and the Tiger Mom in her wakes up.

She growls that she doesn’t like too much media attention being showered on her little munchkin. Praise her for her roles and she blushes pink and diverts the praise towards the director, stating she’s nothing but putty in the hands of the maker. She’s completed almost two decades in showbiz but still faces the day with a newbie’s enthusiasm. She’s been part of masala potboilers galore but has a healthy respect for middle-of-the-road cinema.

She likes the fact that things are changing but is pragmatic enough to understand that the film industry will majorly remain a male domain for a few more years at least. But it gladdens her heart that she’s part of the change. She’s happy that even after marriage, even after pregnancy, she’s still considered hot property. She may not be the perfect size zero but she’s past caring about that, believing that sexy is a state of mind. She wants to keep pushing the envelope, keep expanding her repertoire, living life her own way without giving a damn.

Excerpts from a freewheeling interview with the divalicious beauty...

Eighteen years and rocking. What does it take to be brand Kareena Kapoor Khan?

There has been no plan. Things have just happened organically. I’m a child of cinema. I’ve been watching films since the time I opened my eyes. I belong here. Movies are my calling, something that I always wanted to do. So, everything has happened on its own. In a strange way, I’m not ambitious but extremely dedicated towards my profession.

You seem to possess a charisma that pulls the audience to the theatres...

I guess, I’ve been lucky to do some amazing films with amazing filmmakers. I’ve also learnt from my mistakes. I’ve said no to so many good films. But I’ve no regrets. I strongly wanted a personal life. And I’d like to say that audiences don’t go to see a star. They go to a theatre to see a good film. And they go to see a director’s film. The film is a director’s medium. The actor’s just a puppet. It’s nice to hear that the audiences rush to the theatres to see a particular star’s film. But that’s not true. One star can give a 30-crore opening on day one.

The same one gives a one-crore opening for another kind of movie. So it’s not about the star but the movie that the audiences choose to see. Apart from Salman Khan – everyone goes to see his films – an actor is just an actor is just an actor.

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But there’s something more that you bring...

What comes along with me is my self-confidence and self-belief. And my never-say-die attitude. That boosts my confidence. I’ve always worn my confidence on my sleeve right from my debut film “Refugee”.

That attitude will always remain.

Where does this attitude stem from?

That’s something I was born with. My parents have instilled that in me. More so my mother’s instilled that fire in me. She said people might pull you down, things might go wrong but if your attitude is right, you’re bound to succeed.

What was it about “Veere Di Wedding” that made you want to be part of this film?

I’ve done movies with all the Khans. I’ve done movies with Anil Kapoor. I’ve done movies with newcomers like Arjun Kapoor... When I heard the script of “Veere Di Wedding”, I thought it would be cool to be part of a film, which has four girls but no hero. Not many mainstream actresses would have agreed to do this kind of a role. When you work with another girl, the attitude is that I should have the main role. But for me it wasn’t so.

I wanted to be part of a fun story. I’d just given birth to Taimur. I didn’t want to go down the serious route. So, I did this fresh and young movie.

There was a bit of a delay before the film went on the floors…

I’m lucky that Rhea (Kapoor, producer) stood by me. She waited for me for one-and-a-half years. When I got pregnant, I called her and told her about it. I asked her to approach someone else for the role. But she said, ‘I want you because you’re good for Kalindi’s (Kareena’s character) part’. She suggested that the character could be shown pregnant. But the pregnancy insurance (against possible mishap while filming) couldn’t be procured. I insisted that she go ahead with someone else. Also, I’d need six-eight months to lose weight after delivery. But she said if you’re ready to come on the set, in whatever shape, I’m ready to wait for you. I give credit to Rhea for standing by me and believing that I could look this good.

And for giving me the confidence to come back on the set with my child. She looked after Taimur so well when I was shooting in Delhi and worked according to my terms. She’s a producer with a spine. She stood by me. I love her. I hope this film does well and she goes on to make some cool films.

How was it working with the girl gang?

Absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for a better team than Sonam, Swara (Bhaskar) and Shikha (Talsania). Each character has shaped out so well. It was so much fun.

I’m the senior most but the camaraderie we shared was great.

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How different is it for actresses now as compared to when you entered the industry?

Obviously a lot has changed. But even in the ’60s, my mother-in-law (Sharmila Tagore) chose such wonderful women-oriented roles as in “Aradhana” and “Mausam”. Today it’s also up to the actors to support unique films. I’m happy that a mainstream actress like me supported a film like “Veere Di Wedding”. A star would normally say, ‘I only want to work opposite a Khan or a young successful hero’. But I wanted to be part of this world. Also, today filmmakers are choosing brave and bold scripts. The language of the films has changed. The promos of “Veere Di Wedding” got such fantastic response because the dialogue sound real.

It’s like how two friends would actually talk.

Having said that, it’s still a man’s world. Do you agree?

Yes. And it’ll always remain a male-centric industry.

But actresses like Kangana (Ranaut), Vidya (Balan), Priyanka (Chopra) have been brave in their choices. I truly respect Vidya, Kangana and Priyanka. Right down to “Tumhari Sulu”, Vidya has been amazing. Also a mainstream actress like me, who has worked with Salman and Shah Rukh (Khan) all her life, worked with a younger actor Arjun Kapoor in “Ki & Ka”, became part of “Udta Punjab” knowing Shahid’s (Kapoor) and Alia’s (Bhatt) parts were main. These are signs of changing times.

There were times when you were written off. But you bounced back stronger...

Coming from a strong family where my mother has always supported me, it made it easier. In this profession one needs to learn to be a fighter. There’s no other choice. There’s no other way out.

What helped you fight back each time?

My self -onfidence. And the fact that I love my work, my profession, so much. I was working through my pregnancy. Then five and a half months after my delivery, I began working on “Veere Di Wedding”. I took Taimur to Delhi for the shoot. I’m lucky to have an understanding husband who said, ‘I appreciate the fact that you want to continue your dream’. That’s the most important thing in a marriage.

Does marriage change the way the industry looks at actresses?

People have finally understood that marriage is just a culmination of love. Earlier, the industry could never understand the fact that a woman can get married, have children and still work.

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now Sonam and myself for that matter, all top order actresses, are constantly on the move. Finally, marriage has come down to what it is, culmination of love between two people, who want to spend their life together. It’s not the end of an era. It’s not the end for a woman. And it’s definitely not the end of a career. It’s just the beginning of a beautiful journey.

How easy or difficult was it for you to get back to work after having Taimur?

I had support from my family. I had a lot of help. I had support from my sister (Karisma Kapoor) and of course most importantly, Saif. He comes from a family where his mother was working, his sister is working. It was easy for him to understand that I would take Taimur with me if I had to for a shoot.

Absolutely 100 marks to Anil Kapoor and Rhea for being such fantastic producers. Taimur was so well looked after. I’ll always consider them as family. I couldn’t have asked for a better film to do after Taimur. And Taimur, of course, settled so beautifully in Delhi while I shot. He’s a happy trooper.

Touchwood!

He’s already won millions of fans and is a rage online.

I don’t like that at all, neither does Saif. As parents we are scared. I’d want my son to grow up as normally as possible. Saif’s even more particular about this. He wants Taimur to grow up, away from the eye of the paparazzi and the film scenario. Because Saif himself didn’t grow up in a film atmosphere, although his mother was an actress. His father (the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) as we know, belonged to the cricketing world. But in today’s time it’s tough.

But I do wish he didn’t get photographed as much.

Taimur seems to be enjoying all the attention. He’s even responding to the paps now.

(Laughs) No, I think he’s just wondering what they’re doing, why they’re calling his name!

He’s quite bright and aware as a child. But I’m worried. I don’t want him to get used to this kind of attention. I’m protective like any mother would be.

How did you balance the pressures of motherhood, getting back into shape and facing the camera...

(Laughs) Getting ready for the camera is something I don’t need to do. I was ready the minute I was born. We women somehow know how to multitask. I’m enjoying every minute of it. I’m balancing it well. My time with my child is my time. I don’t need to flaunt it on Instagram. I don’t need to flaunt it in front of the media. Like I don’t need to carry my child at the airport to prove how much I love him. My husband too believes it’s not needed. By carrying 41 | Jul 18

the child in my arms I don’t need to prove that I’m a hands-on mother. Even if I have two hours with Saif, Taimur and myself in the bedroom, it’s the quality of time and wanting to be together that matters, rather than the quantity of time we spend. I come from that school of parenting.

Were there moments where you feared a breakdown- staying up nights and reporting to work the next day, or leaving behind Taimur when he was unwell...?

Of course! These things are part and parcel of motherhood. It’s also a bit of a downer.

But that’s the joy of being a mother. The late nights, being there for your child, I don’t view these as pain. I was mentally ready for it. I look at the joy that it brings. That’s the best feeling.

What is the one major change that motherhood has brought about?

Being a mother has made me realise that the biggest responsibility is to be a mother. I’ve been a responsible daughter. I’ve been a responsible wife. I hope and pray that I’m a responsible mother to Taimur as well. The journey has just begun. It is a lifelong one.

My mother is 70 and her journey as a mother is still on. Yes, there’s this huge responsibility of passing on to Taimur the values I imbibed from my mother. Like saying yes and no at the right time. This is the most important thing a parent must know. So, that’s the biggest responsibility on my shoulders.

A woman is sexy in every phase, every stage… agree?

Of course! A woman can look beautiful and sexy even through her pregnancy. It’s the state of mind, it’s the way you look at life, the way you look at yourself. You don’t have to have the perfect 10 body to look sexy or beautiful. I guess, I looked the best when I was pregnant.

What is it that excites you where work is concerned?

I’m hearing a lot of scripts, even from new directors. I’m finding it difficult to say yes to anything and everything. I wonder if it’s worth leaving Taimur for. But I aim at doing one or at the most two films a year. I’ve liked a script, which the concerned production house will soon announce. It’ll go on floors by the end of the year. One film at a time for me. Also, Saif and I have to balance it out. Like I did “Veere Di Wedding” and now he’s shooting for Navdeep Singh’s film and then his web series in September. After that I’ll do a movie and he’ll probably give more time to Taimur. We plan out what’s the best we can do for Taimur in terms of time as well.

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ant to know Priyanka Chopra’s fee for “Bharat”?

Until now, we believed that it was Deepika Padukone, who was the highest paid actress in the country. But guess what, here’s a new name. Global queen Priyanka Chopra is also in the league now and has joined DP in the list of highest paid actresses. Deepika Padukone was reportedly paid whopping Rs 12 crore for her last release “Padmaava”t. And now it’s PC, who has charged the same for her next “Bharat”.

A source close to the actress informed a daily that Priyanka’s team initially demanded Rs 14 crores as her remuneration considering her global stardom. It was after some mutual consent that the deal was closed at Rs 12 crore.

“Bharat” marks Priyanka Chopra’s return to Bollywood after her last release “Jai Gangaajal” in 2016.

Talking about Bharat and reuniting with superstar Salman Khan after so long, PC had reportedly said, “I’ve finished two films: “A Kid Like Jake”, which comes out in June. And “Isn’t it Romantic”, which comes out on Valentine’s Day 2019. I play a spoiled rich woman, who is a yoga guru...

“Bharat” is the Indian movie I signed this year.

It’s the quintessential Bollywood movie, which I haven’t done in many years. A lot of them were dramatic and thematic. This one’s going to be out and out entertainment. I’m excited! I haven’t been back to do a movie in two or three years

now.”

Priyanka had also spoken about the pay disparity to an international magazine. She said, “I feel it every year, especially when you’re doing movies with really big actors, whether it’s in India or America. If an actor is getting 100 bucks, the conversation will start with max, like, 8 bucks. The gap is that staggering. In America, we don’t talk about it as brashly, whereas in India the issue is not skirted around. I’ve been told straight up, if it’s a female role in a movie with big, male actors attached, your worth is not really considered as much. It happens in both countries, it’s just that here, it’s hidden behind other things. In America, everyone is so worried about being liable that they don’t want to say anything wrong, but they end up doing it anyway.”

Bharat will be helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar and will hit the screens on Eid 2019.

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eepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh to tie the knot on November 10?

With Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s secret wedding last year and Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s low key nuptials last month, Bollywood weddings seems to be in vogue. Now, everyone is eagerly waiting to see when will Ranveer Singh and his beau Deepika Padukone will finally take the plunge and it looks like it might just be this year. According to reports, November 10 is the date that has been decided by both families to host the wedding. As for where the grand event will take place, speculations are rife that it could be either Bangalore or Italy or perhaps both. That’s not it, there are rumours doing the rounds that the roka was actually done long back and that the only hold up was due to the fixing of the date. Apparently, the two stars wanted it to be perfect and settled on November 10 as it is the time when both can be free from their professional commitments. Well, it seems like a really exciting prospect overall if it turns out to be true.

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Kamal Haasan’s “Indian 2” will take some time to go on the floors – here’s why

South superstar Kamal Haasan is making headlines as the host of Big Boss Tamil and of course for his journey as a politician. The actor who’s known for his phenomenal performances decided to start a different innings in politics when he realised we all are looking for leader. He also believes a politician will always get in trouble if he speaks his own mind but will also get out of it, because that’s just his opinion or stand. The actor, who’s juggling between his professional commitments as a host, actor and politics, is eagerly looking forward to the release of his next film, “Vishwaroopam II”, that will hit the screens on August 10 this year. Post this, the actor is supposed to start shooting for “Indian 2” but there’s a slight glitch.

Indian 2 will not directly follow “Vishwaroopam II” since he has another movie to wrap up before it. In his chat with Bombay Times, when the actor was asked to reveal details about the sequel of “Indian”, he said, “I will have to finish Sabash Naidu first. That is almost half complete. I will wind up that before I shoot for “Indian 2.” Also the actor’s recent look isn’t for “Indian 2” but just a change from his normal look.

When the star was asked to elaborate on why “Vishwaroopam II” got delayed, he blamed politics for it. “Politics was involved. Even the first time, it was only politics. On the finance part, most people in the film business find it difficult to complete a project. It’s become a very common thing, with only big companies managing to complete a project. Smaller productions are finding it difficult to make ends meet. So that aspect was one of the reasons for the delay – a maximum of one year. But the rest of it was because politicians were stepping on our toes.”

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The makers of Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth’s “2.0” add another Rs. 100 crores to the budget for VFX

Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth starrer “2.0” is one of the highly anticipated films of the year.

Though the magnum, which was earlier supposed to release on Diwali 2017 has posponed it dates several times due to incompletion of VFX work. Now as per the DNA report, the makers of the film have added Rs. 100 more to budget to accelerate the Visual Effects work so that it can release on the new official date given by the makers (January 25, 2018).

As per the reports, director Shankar is not happy with the initial VFX work and the makers are now putting extra effort to match the visual effects to the Hollywood standards. The expectation from this Shankar’s ambitious project is sky-high. Being the most expensive Indian film, which is made on the whopping budget of over Rs. 400 crores, the box office is riding very high. This sci-fi film marks the debut of Akshay Kumar in the Tamil film industry.

Akshay Kumar will play the lead antagonist in the film. Amy Jackson who’ll be the female lead will play a crucial part in the narrative.

The makers of “2.0” have blown our minds with their out of the box concepts in the marketing strategy. Right from the posters on hot air balloon tours to the lavish audio launch event in Dubai every campaign of the film has grabbed great attention from the audience. It is the first Indian film, which has been completely shot in 3D and will be released in 3D formats in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi simultaneously. We can’t wait to watch this larger than life film on the silver screen.

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alman Khan and Iulia Vantur to croon for “Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se”

Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur recently came together for a song in “Race 3” and fans loved their collaboration. Bringing in another special surprise for their fans this time around, alleged lovers Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur are all set to reunite for“Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se” If the latest reports are to be believed, the two will be singing a romantic song for the film.

The song will reportedly be picturized on Bobby Deol and Kirti Kharbanda.

According to sources, Salman has already taken charge to revive Bobby Deol’s career. After “Race 3”, the actor offered to sing a song for “Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se”. It’s also said that Iulia Vantur has already recorded a portion of the song. Salman, on the other hand, will record his part of the song as soon as he’s done with the promotions of “Race 3”. It doesn’t end there, Salman will also be seen doing a special cameo in another song which will feature Bollywood actors like Rekha, Sonakshi Sinha and Shatrugan Sinha.

The song will be based on the classic hit songs of the 60s and 70s and will be choreographed by filmmaker Remo D’Souza.

“Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se” is being helmed by Navaniat Singh.

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ad Salim Khan breaks his silence on Salman Khan receiving death threats

Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars Bollywood has seen. With his fair share of ups and downs, Salman Khan has made his way to the top and in the hearts of his zillion fans. Being such a huge star calls for a lot of security which has always surrounded Khan but recently the reports came that actor’s security will be beefed up since he’s receiving death threats. It was last week when Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana police arrested Sampat Nehra (local gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s associate and contract killer ) who allegedly threatened to kill Salman Khan. Sampat then revealed that he had been planning to kill Salman Khan since a month and even carries pictures of his house galaxy apartment on his phone.

Confirming the same, Satheesh Balan, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Haryana Special Task informed, “In the first week of May, Sampat Nehra was in Mumbai and surveyed the house of Salman Khan and the time when he comes out in the balcony of his house to wave to his fans. He tried to find out the distance to the balcony and had even taken a few photographs of the house,” Taking that into notice, the security outside Salman’s galaxy apartment has been increased.

A daily even contacted the actor’s father Salim Khan on the same, to which he said, “There is added security for Salman, who has, in any case, always had a good team of security personnel deployed for him. It is not much of a concern for the family. We are only worried about his safety, and that is being taken care of. We have faith in the Mumbai police, and they are doing their job well.”

Since Salman Khan’s “Race 3” release, there is more concern for its safety. To that, Salim Khan further added, “This is not the first time that Salman has encountered threats. Everyone is concerned about safety, but work can’t stop.”

Here’s hoping all stays good with the actor.

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areena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s London trip is more than just a vacation

Saif Ali Khan has been experimenting and building a niche for himself with his past few projects like “Kalakaandi” and now “Sacred Games”, while wifey Kareena Kapoor Khan made a comeback after Taimur’s birth with the masala entertainer “Veere Di Wedding” and the diva is back better than ever. While work continues in full force for the two, the couple manages to give quality time to their little boy, Taimur.

Currently in London, Kareena and Saif took Taimur for a vacation but turns out, the two will soon be shooting for an international brand in the city itself. Merging work and pleasure, the two will be seen sharing the screen space after “Agent Vinod” which released in 2012.

Following the two day scehdule, the couple will continue their vacation after the completion of the shoot.

Talking about their sudden plan to shoot in London, a source close to the couple said, “Kareena left for London with Taimur, while Saif joined her a day later, after fulfilling his work commitment in India. In fact, it’s during the trip that those associated with the product got in touch with Kareena and Saif, who gave their nod.”

We sure are excited to see this power couple come together on screen again.

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ere’s how much “Race 3” satellite rights are sold for

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Back in action and ready for the race, Salman Khan hit the big screen with “Race 3” this Eid. With an ensemble cast of Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem, the film is an action packed ride for the audience. Directed by Remo D’Souza, “Race 3” will be a nail biting watch with plot twists and long chase sequences, living up to the thrill of the first two instalments of the franchise.

While we hardly come across a Salman Khan film that does not land in the 100 crore club, this one has managed to break a record even before its release. Surpassing “Dangal”, “Race 3” has managed to sell its satellite rights for a whooping amount of 130 crores.

Covering up their production cost with just this amount, the film has landed in the profit zone and will obtain the hit status in no time post its release.

With the big bucks already flowing in and a super hit like “Tiger Zinda Hai” on his back, Salman Khan seems to be having a dream run at the box office. Talking about joining the race franchise, he said, "The only films I want to do as soon as possible are the ones which satisfy me. I want to do something which I instantly like. I take up films only if they instantly excite me. If something is narrated to me and I am like ‘I will tell you tomorrow’ or ‘I need some time to think’, it’s never happening. The only film I have done like that is “Race 3”.

That too because I instantly loved the script, barring one or two points."

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nil Kapoor reacts to his viral dance videos from Sonam Kapoor’s wedding

It was recently when Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot and their wedding festivities sure looked straight out of a Bollywood film. Pictures and videos from the couple’s starry wedding reception pretty much broke the internet. The one thing that was talked about the most was daddy Anil Kapoor’s dance performance and all on stage madness with stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor. Even on the Mehendi ceremony, Daddy Kapoor grooved to all time Bollywood hit numbers with his industry friends Karan Johar and Shilpa Shetty.

Finally opening up for the first time post Sonam and Anand’s dreamy wedding, the actor spoke about his happy moment and all his fun dancing during the festivities. In his conversation with a daily, AK spoke about the same and said, “I saw my daughter Sonam happy and that made me happy. So, the energy you’re talking about came from that happiness. I am not delusional. If you see the films that I have done and the roles I have chosen — I know what I can do and cannot do. No matter what people say, I know where I stand. I am in a place where I do things which make me happy and positive.”

On the work front, Anil Kapoor will first time share the screen with daughter Sonam in their next – “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga”.

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amir Khan wants to help Ranbir Kapoor pick his movies

A perfectionist at his art, Aamir Khan is the ultimate ingredient to the recipe of success. With his paramount talent and marketing skills, no film that Aamir Khan has been a part of in the last decade has been badly received by the audience. After the news of his wish to be a part of “Sanju” broke on the internet, people have been looking forward to see him and Ranbir Kapoor come together for a project in the future.

While the two still haven’t signed up any film together, Aamir Khan has been closely watching over Ranbir Kapoor’s work in the past few years. A source close to the actors revealed, "Their thinking process is similar and their tastes in movies match. Over the past few years, they have drawn closer and often spend time with each other. RK has picked movies that are different from the run-of-the-mill ones. Be it “Barfi”, which was a hit, or “Bombay Velvet”, which failed at the BO, he has always been ready to take risks. Aamir appreciates that."

Owing to the closeness of the two actors in personal life, the source also added that Aamir Khan wishes to be a script doctor for Ranbir, "Aamir has even teased Ranbir that if he wants, he would be happy to read his scripts and offer suggestions. AK has told Ranbir that he will be his script doctor, only if the latter takes his suggestions seriously.

Aamir wants him to take the right steps or else the entire exercise will be futile."

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arun Dhawan wants to do a biopic on this person

Mr. Bankable, Varun Dhawan has been one of the biggest finds of this generation. An actor with a vast range of skills, Varun has managed to gain an audience in both masala roles like “Judwaa 2” and content driven cinema like “October”. Coming up next on the block for the star is “Sui Dhaaga” with Anushka Sharma, the ensemble ’40s drama “Kalank” and finally “Ranbhoomi” which is slated for 2019. With a line up like his’, Varun is becoming one of the most experimental actors of the day and when asked about playing a real life character for a biopic, Varun was prompt with his answer and said, “If I have to do a biography on someone, it would be my dad. I think it would be about his early life, till the time he didn't have me.”

Charming the audience with his answers during the interview, he added, “Whenever I am offered a biopic, I get scared. Most of the times, I don't want to do one. I approach even my fictional characters as biopic characters. I am playing a tailor in “Sui Dhaaga”. It's not based on a particular person but it's based on my observations of common people and how they go to work."

With only six years into the industry, Varun Dhawan has managed to grab the eye balls each time he has graced the silver screen and continues to do so with his interesting cinematic choices.

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xclusive: Mouni Roy to star opposite John Abraham in RAW?

After the much acclaimed “Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran”, John Abraham is all set to begin work on his next, RAW. We don’t know if it's true, false or in-between, but from what we hear, actress Mouni Roy will be playing the lead opposite John. Per sources, television sensation, Mouni Roy has been in advance talks with the team of RAW. Reportedly, Mouni will be seen in “Gold” opposite Akshay Kumar and “Brahmastra” alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in shades of grey. There had been talks of Mouni featuring in Salman Khan’s production as well. However, there is no news on that front yet.

But according to insiders, Mouni will be on board for RAW. The film, also features Jackie Shroff and Sikander Kher in pivotal roles. RAW, the spy thriller, is an acronym that stands for Romeo, Akbar and Walter. John will be seen sporting eight different looks in the film playing a 26-year-old to an 85-year-old man. He had earlier shared, “The effort that goes into giving me those looks is immense. It’s time-consuming but completely worth the effort.

There’s a cast that they create to give me the desired get-up… this is probably the most challenging role of my life. I’ve realised that today’s cinema is about facing challenges. It’s not about showing great disco dance moves in a project. I get good nervous energy when I am prepping for a difficult film and RAW is in that space.”

He also shared that the success of “Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran” has given him an impetus to put in more research. He enjoys doing non-formula films. He loves the pressure of delivering content that doesn’t disappoint audiences. RAW will be directed by Robbie Grewal and will be shot across cities in Gujarat, locations in Jammu and Kashmir and cities in Nepal.

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acqueline Fernandez nails the leg split game like a boss!

Jacqueline Fernandez is all things beautiful. And to maintain her beauty and perfect figure, the actress sure goes through a lot of effort with a tremendous amount of perseverance. The fitness enthusiast took to her Instagram sharing her workout video. Giving a sneak peek into her workout regime, Jacqueline is seen acing the 180-degree leg split exertion.

And this also happens to be a prep session for her upcoming films.

Stretching one leg almost vertically, the actress manages to make it look so effortless as she holds a smile through the whole process. And for this, she thanks her trainer. The actress wrote, “Seriously had no idea I could split like that!!

Here’s to great teachers, gurus, mentors who bring out the best in you and push you that extra bit harder only cuz they believe in you! @kuldeepshashi @lanaroxy @shaziasamji #actiontraining #race3 #5daystogo".

The actress is all set to treat the audience with her never seen before action avatar in “Race 3”. Jacqueline has undergone intense training sessions. Like she has learnt hand-to-hand combat, mixed martial arts and various other workout styles. She’s also busy taking dance classes for her films. The actress is currently making all the right noises as she is seen painting the town red, promoting “Race 3” along with Salman Khan. We also can’t get enough of her work-out videos, which are motivating us to achieve this kind of fitness level.

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angana Ranaut to play a kabaddi player in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next

Kangana Ranaut is currently busy shooting for her film “Mental Hai Kya”, in which she will be seen once again with Rajkummar Rao. While the actress plans to wrap up the shoot of “Mental Hai Kya” by July, we hear she has already signed her next film. As per the latest reports, Kangana’s next after “Mental Hai Kya”, will be a sports drama helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. It’s said that Kangana will be playing the role of a kabaddi player in the film, for which she will even undergo extensive training.

Confirming the same, a source told a daily, “Kangana’s “Mental Hai Kya” wraps up on July 11. She will immediately fly back to Mumbai (from London) and complete some patchwork of “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi”. She has to devote two days for a brand shoot. But, for the most part of August, Ashwiny and she will be busy doing workshops for the kabaddi film.”

In “Mental Hai Kya”, Kangana will be seen portraying the character of a voiceover artiste.

Directed by debutant Prakash Kovelamudi, the film also features Amyra Dastur and Satish Kaushik apart from Kangana.

Coming back to Ashwiny’s film, the source added, “Ashwiny is screening national level kabaddi champions profiled to find the one who can handhold Kangana through the sport.

While Kangana has already started practicing yoga to be able to master holding breath, a pre-requisite of the game, the prep will see her learning different kinds of holds and kicks.

Learning the crocodile hold and wrist catch will be crucial. She will also need to undergo a change in terms of her physique. She will learn about the various lives of kabaddi players and their challenges. It would be interesting to see Kangana getting in the skin of a Kabaddi player in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next. Here’s hoping that the actress soon makes an official announcement soon.

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onakshi Sinha to begin shooting for”Kalank”

Joining the cast on the sets of one of the most anticipated films of 2019 - “Kalank” is none other than super talented Sonakshi Sinha. The epic period drama produced by Karan Johar and helmed by Abhishek Varman has been on floors with one portion of the cast and now Sonakshi is all set to join in and make her mark.

A source close to the makers of the film informed a daily, “Kalank” has garnered immense audience interest for its astounding star cast which includes Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Aditya Roy Kapur. Sonakshi, who will be the latest to join in, shooting for “Kalank” in the suburbs of Mumbai. Sonakshi has recently wrapped up the shoot for Aanand L Rai’s “Happy Phirr Bhaag Jayegi”. She will shoot for her portion of “Kalank” through the Mumbai schedule at an elaborate set constructed in Andheri. While not much can be revealed about her role and her look, one can definitely expect Sonakshi to be seen donning an entirely different look altogether unlike any of her previous cinematic outing.”

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ister Pooja Bhatt talks about Alia Bhatt’s new relationship

Millions of hearts broke with the news of B-town’s sunshine Alia Bhatt dating rockstar Ranbir Kapoor but we’re past the crying and are totally gushing over the lovebirds now. From attending movie screenings together to going out for family dinners, the couple is going all out with their new found relationship. After Ranbir’s mommy dearest Neetu Kapoor expressed her admiration for Alia on social media, Ranbir’s adorable little niece Samara seems to be very fond of Alia too.

While the Kapoor family has dropped hints of their liking for Ranbir’s new lady love, Alia’s sister Pooja Bhatt recently spoke about her baby sister’s relationship, saying, "You got to ask Alia! You can ask me about my personal life. You cannot ask me about my sister’s personal life because I ain’t telling, darling!"

Though she did not speak openly about Ranbir and the relationship, she sure did support her sister’s choice by saying, "Like I took rumours about me. What was true didn’t bother me.

What was not true didn’t bother me. And she is a Bhatt after all, and a much-improved Bhatt in that sense. I think that this is her time in the sun. We should just let that young girl be and enjoy her life because I think she is doing her job of entertaining India and the world really well. So, what she does or does not do in her personal life is really her problem. How she chooses to lead her life is her problem. My father and I have a different approach to it. She has a different approach to it. So, I think we should just let people be who they are."

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I saw “Sairat” with mom at home” , shares Janhvi Kapoor

Late Sridevi’s daughter, Janhvi Kapoor’s debut film, “Dhadak”, is an official remake of Marathi blockbuster film, “Sairat”. Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar made their debut with this Nagraj Manjule’s directorial. Now it’s Karan Johar, who is launching Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter in the film’s remake.

Both Janhvi and Ishaan were present to interact with media along with director Shashank Khaitan and producer Karan Johar. When Karan Johar asked Janhvi about watching “Sairat” for the first time and she said, “I saw it with mom (the late Sridevi) at home. I remember watching it and telling her I wish this was my first film and I wish I could do something like this… Even she wanted a role like this for me. Then you came (Karan Johar) and it happened.”

Janhvi revealed that her character is different from Sairat’s Archi. The film’s backdrop has been also changed. The original was based in Maharashtra while “Dhadak” is based in Rajasthan. Janhvi said, “What Rinku Rajguru has done with Archi’s character in “Sairat”, I don’t think any other actor can touch it. But my character, Parthvi, is very different from Archi’s character. And I have tried to play this role with honesty. And Shashank helped me a lot. We did a lot of reading. We worked on it.”

Dhadak is slated to release on July 20, 2018.

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Hugh Jackman on Shah Rukh Khan: 'Shah Rukh Khan is my mentor’

King Khan aka Shah Rukh Khan is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in the world for the last 25 years. Expanding his untouchable fan base worldwide, King Khan has found a fan in Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman. The X men star recently took the center stage at the premiere of “The Greatest Showman” where he was heard saying that 'Shah Rukh Khan is my mentor.'

Praising the Baadshah of Bollywood, he addressed him as, "Bollywood's greatest showman."

According to reports, he stated "I have done a lot of dancing and singing in this film and I had Shah Rukh Khan in mind while shooting it. He is my mentor and I need to take more dance lessons from him. I have also done the signature SRK move, spreading my arms wide. I would love to see Shah Rukh in the Indian version of the film."

Hugh and SRK had first met at a mutual friend's bash a couple of years ago.

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I’ve always believed in commercial cinema”

Jacqueline Fernandez’s brand value has increased over the years. Today, she’s amongst the top Bollywood actresses. The actress is currently busy promoting Remo D’Souza’s “Race 3”, which is her second film with superstar Salman Khan after the blockbuster “Kick”.

Recently, at an event the actress explained how her brand value has increased, “My brand value over the years has increased slowly and steadily… because of the work you do, the imaging you have… I have always believed in commercial cinema. I have been selective of the kind of work, the movies that I have been doing. For me it’s always been good directors, great actors, fun roles... The amount of years that I have been here and the number of movies that I have done… is the reason why certain brands affiliate with me. I mean we go hand in hand together.”

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nly Tiger and Varun have got it right...Salman Khan

Salman Khan is one of the biggest actors of Bollywood. He has a massive fan following and the numbers his films earn at the box-office has changed the business dynamics. The actor never disappoints his fans and he is the most loved for his comic timing and action-packed scenes. At one of the “Race 3”promotional events, the actor was asked his views about the younger lot today. He was all praise for Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff for choosing the right scripts. He said, “Tiger Shroff got it right this time. Varun Dhawan has always been getting it right. He tried one… but then that was a film (October) he wanted to do and it did make decent money and no one lost anything. Apart from that, I think everyone thinks India is from Cuffe Parade to Andheri, which is not true. They think all our emotions are cliched and outdated."

Well, that was a subtle dig on the young actors. Don’t you think?

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eepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh finalise their dream home

The Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh love saga is soon going to reach its peak if reports are supposed to be believed. It is speculated the Deepika and Ranveer will take time off from their professional schedules to tie the knot by the end of this year. The duo has been dating for over five years now. That’s reason enough for both the stars to think about the next step in their relationship. Both Ranveer and Deepika have been quoted saying that marriage is on their mind. Now, the latest reports about the couple suggest that Ranveer has taken a two-floor apartment in the same building where his parents stay. This is being considered as their post-marriage house. Ranveer is currently busy shooting for “Simmba” in Hyderabad and hence Deepika has been seen overlooking the work of the house a number of times.

A report in a leading daily said that the particular apartment is going to be the couple’s abode after marriage. The news of the duo’s big day has already made headlines various times throughout this year. But we can’t wait for them to give a confirmation soon.

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“There was never a plan B for me” Rajkummar Rao on his acting career Rajkummar Rao has proved his mettle in Bollywood. The young actor even received two Filmfare Awards this year for his outstanding performance in his last two films –“Bareilly Ki Barfi” and “Trapped”. The actor already has a great line up of films ahead.

On receiving such immense amount of love and appreciation, Rajkummar told a daily, “In a way, it was, because people suddenly took notice of me, and that too in very different avatars. Look at BKB; nobody had ever seen me play a part like Pritam Vidrohi in such a light-hearted, commercial entertainer. Somewhere, it gave me a lot of recognition amongst the masses also due to what I did with my part. That really helped, and then the kind of box-office success and appreciation we got for “Newton”, “Trapped” and even “Bose: Dead/Alive” was amazing. I think those three-four projects really changed a lot of things for me. So, 2017 was a very exciting year when it comes to my career. Actually, I arrived in the world in 1984 when I was born (laughs).

On a serious note, I have been continuously working since my first film, LSD (2010). And probably, there was a small group of people — amongst the film-loving audiences — that noticed my work. In the industry too, people liked me but at the end of day, it’s business.

People will invest in you only if they see some kind of return and that’s the dark truth. Many feel that I have arrived now because there’s a belief that I can probably carry a film on my shoulders now.”

Talking about feeling competitive and if the pressure of them bothers him, the actor says, “To be honest, I feel very happy when I see my contemporaries attempt different parts as that’s very good for our cinema, and that’s also imperative for the kind of recognition we may eventually get on the global level. It’s very encouraging. I don’t feel insecure at all, as I have no insecurities, especially when it comes to my work and acting. I am an actor not because I wanted to prove a point but because I genuinely fell in love with cinema. There was never a plan B for me as this was the only thing I always knew all my life.”

Rao even shared his personal performance from the films he has done, he shared, “Personally, one performance that I thought was really honest and came straight from the heart was “CityLights” (2014). It’s a much underrated film. I changed after that movie and then, I had the same experience with “Omertà” (2018) wherein I changed internally. I have been honest in my other films too, but in these two, something happened. Even “Trapped” was very good, as it was unique and not very easy to think and conceptualise. I must clarify I am talking about only those films that I have already seen.”

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Ranbir Kapoor says he wants to work with Ranveer Singh

Ranbir Kapoor is in the thick of promoting his upcoming film “Sanju”. The biopic based on the life and times of Sanjay Dutt is already creating a lot of excitement. The trailer won rave reviews. Ranbir Kapoor is essaying the part of Sanjay Dutt in the film, while Paresh Rawal will be playing the part of his father, the late Sunil Dutt. The film also stars Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza, Manisha Koirala, Anushka Sharma and Jim Sarbh in pivotal parts.

During an interview for an entertainment portal, Ranbir was asked if he’d like to work with Ranveer Singh in a film. The dashing actor replied saying, “So, I want to do a film with him.

But I guess it just has to be the right film. Something like “Karan Arjun”, “Andaz Apna Apna” or “Deewaar”… it could be anything… but it has to be a genre that both of us really connect with.”

Apparently, the two superstars have been offered several films together already, but nothing seems to have worked out so far. Well, given Ranbir’s latest statement, we hope good news is coming our way soon.

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ntertainment is a very brutal business.

Jacqueline Fernandez is currently lapping up for the success of “Race 3” which is an action thriller. With this film, Jacqueline has once again reunited with Salman Khan in “Race 3”. It was almost a decade ago when the actress started her journey in Bollywood and ever since then, there has been no looking back for her. But due to her credit, Jacqueline sure has seen her share of struggle in the industry being an outsider to which she admits that it’s not easy considering the cut-throat competition in the business.

Talking about the same, Jacqueline said, “We are living in a cut-throat world and entertainment is a very brutal business where every Friday things change. There is no foolproof formula of success or failure here, but the result gives you the reality check every week,.”

She further added, “At times we get demotivated at so many different levels because everything changes on Friday — fans, idea and loyalty. When things go right consistently, we tend to forget that it is a very fickle world where we are just a moment away from the opposite side of success,” Talking about her latest film, Jacqueline says that “Race 3” is not the continuation of “Race 2”. On the plot of the film and her character, she told, “It is a different story of a family where the narration has elements of mystery, power struggle, betrayal and suspense.

Jessica fights hard, her punch is real punch, her gun fight is raw! It is great to see that we are getting the opportunity to project ourselves like real fighters and are as strong as our male counterparts. My character fights the way a girl would fight in real life if she is attacked.”

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aif Ali Khan gets a notice in Bulgarian Wild Boar Hunting case by Interpol If the latest reports are to be believed, Saif Ali Khan received a warrant from Interpol in the Bulgarian Wild Boar Hunting case. Taking charge of the case, it’s also said that Mumbai police has already recorded Saif Ali Khan’s statement. The Bulgarian government had reportedly directed the Interpol for the actor’s statement to be recorded in the case.

According to a daily, an agent had organized a wild boar hunt for Saif Ali Khan without permission and licences. As per the rules of hunting in the country, the visitors are required to show a hunting license from their country or pass a test in Bulgaria to get a license.

“The actor is a witness in a hunting case probed by the Bulgarian police. After the communication from the Interpol was received, the crime branch, Bandra unit, was asked to record the actor’s statement. A team of the Mumbai Crime Branch sleuths from the unit visited the actor’s suburban residence and recorded his statement. The agent has been booked for organising a hunt… without the requisite permits and licence. The Interpol has sought details on the case from the actor,” As per the government rules, in India any such acts are banned under the Wildlife Protection Act.

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weet! Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi celebrate their one month anniversary

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi have already been married for a month now and the much in love couple celebrated their one month anniversary already. Neha and Angad tied the knot in a secret wedding ceremony and later announced the same on their social media handles.

The two have been each other’s close friends for the longest of time post which they decided to become each other’s Mr. and Mrs .

Celebrating their one month anniversary, Neha and Angad took to their social media handles to scream their love for one another. While Neha wrote, “One month down ... forever to go ... love you @angadbedi ” Angad too had a special note for Neha as he wrote, “Been a month.. @nehadhupia wifey you got good taste I must say” Aww, such cuties these two are. Here’s wishing Neha and Angad many more years of love and togetherness.

Neha and Angad will even be hosting a grand wedding reception in July and the same was confirmed by Angad in a recent statement. He said, “We are hoping to host a reception in the first week of July. Shaadi toh kar li, but we have to go reverse now. Between the cricket and Bollywood industries, we should have a guest list of 2,000 people.”

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alman Khan to launch his own theatre chain named Salman Talkies

Salman Khan is truly Dabangg Khan. The superstar already is busy with several film projects and his own clothing line plus his television show. And now we hear that Bhaijaan is all set to launch his own theatres chain which will be called Salman Talkies. Good part about his chain of cinema halls will be that the tickets will cost cheaper than the current theatre chains.

Reports also suggest that the tickets would be tax-free and children from underprivileged backgrounds will get the tickets free of cost.

The 52 year old actor said that the project is taking longer time because of several on-going modifications and he will soon come out with it. Talking about the same to Mirror, Salman Khan said, “I had a lot of plans for the theatre chain but it’s taking me longer because I need to be very careful. There are a lot of logistical details involved so that the project doesn’t shut down.”

Salman also said that he himself plans to inaugurate the theatre chain. He further added, “There are so many things I want to do in the exhibitor and distributor space, and by turning distributor with “Race 3”, I have taken my first step in that direction.

This chain adds another aspect to my portfolio.”

The actor also shared that the theatres will not be in the upscale areas like Bandra or Juhu or South Mumbai but on the outskirts of Mumbai.

Quite interesting, here’s wishing Bhaijaan all luck for the same.

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“He Is An Inspiration For The Next Generation”- Paresh Rawal On Ranbir Kapoor

The trailer of “Sanju” worked up a storm all over the internet and why wouldn’t it? Sanjay Dutt‘s life story combined with Rajkumar Hirani‘s direction and a wonderful cast, we’d have booked tickets before the trailer even came out, if we had it our way. While the leading man, Ranbir Kapoor has sung praises of the entire cast, he couldn’t help but express his excitement of working with Paresh Rawal who plays Sunil Dutt in the film. What’s more? The veteran actor has returned the same sentiments.

Recently in an interview with IANS, Paresh Rawal was all praises for Ranbir.

I have worked with various actors, but working with Ranbir was something else. He is a talented actor. And, let me tell you, playing Sanjay Dutt, who we see every now and then on-screen, is certainly not easy for any actor. The way Ranbir internalised and delivered the character was commendable. He is an inspiration for the next generation.

He further added that working with Rajkumar Hirani for the first time was also very special for him.

I think, I am lucky to be a part of this special film. I was destined to be a part of a film that some of the finest talents like Raju, Abhijat Joshi and Ranbir are part of.

Woah! That’s some serious compliment coming from a seasoned actor like him. But what can we say, we were equally blown away by Ranbir’s performance just by watching the trailer.

We can only imagine what the entire movie will be like.

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Arjun Kapoor & Kriti Sanon To Team Up For Something Special Soon

Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will be seen coming together for Ashutosh Gowariker‘s period drama, “Panipat”. The shoot for the film begins later in the year but the two have a special surprise for their fans before that. The duo will be seen performing together on the stage at an upcoming award function.

Both actors are great entertainers on their own and often take to social media to share interesting posts with their fans.

Arjun and Kriti have confirmed to perform together at the awards show. They will be dancing to some of the hit songs of both their films in the last few years.

On the work front, Arjun has been busy shooting for “Namaste London” with Parineeti Chopra and their shenanigans are winning over their fans. Kriti on the other hand recently joined Karan Johar‘s “Kalank” for a special song!

We can’t wait to see the two fo them sizzle on the stage together!

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Boney Kapoor Reacts To Salman Khan Saying “No” To The Sequels Of “No Entry”&”Wanted”

Salman Khan has multiple projects lined up for the coming year. The actor whose action thriller, “Race 3” just released. He will be travelling around the United States Of America and Canada for his Da-bangg tour. He will be jumping straight into shooting for “Bharat” with Priyanka Chopra and Tabu in July. Besides that, he has Arbaaz Khan‘s “Dabangg 3” and “Sher Khan” in the pipelines.

There were also reports that the actor will be a part of Boney Kapoor‘s “No Entry 2” and “Wanted 2. But Salman’s recent revelation at a press conference says another story.

The actor said: There is no “No Entry” or “Wanted” sequel happening. I am doing “Bharat”, “Dabangg 3” and “Sher Khan”.

Salman shares a great personal relationship with the producer and this news came as a surprise to most. When contacted by Mid-day about the same, Boney said: You have already heard it from Salman, so you should go with his word. I don’t want to comment on this further.

Sorry fans, looks like you will have to either wait longer or see someone else replace Salman in “No Entry 2” and “Wanted 2”.

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Ranbir Kapoor talks about the privileges he had because of his family While several actors are brought to the dock with questions about nepotism, Ranbir Kapoor, in a good stride has always accepted its existence and continued to give his best despite it all. His decade long career in the film has shown him both, pros and cons of being a star kid and eventually a superstar in the country himself. While he marches on with good cinema in his repertoire, Ranbir Kapoor opens about the privilege he had coming from the Kapoor family and how, Sanjay Dutt despite coming from a big family struggled through his life. He says, "I don’t take my job for granted. I understand that I’m one of the few privileged people who had it easy in life, and that there are many out there who are way more talented than me. I think if I take my job lightly or don’t surrender to every role, I won’t deserve the position that I’m in today.”

Talking about playing a star that is still relevant right now, Ranbir expressed his anxiety, "It was a daunting task for me. I knew the expectations; I knew I was portraying someone who is still so relevant and a much-loved superstar. I knew the challenges and I also knew that there is a fine line between mimicry and representing someone who is loved by so many people.

That’s why I had to represent him with a lot of respect, dignity and heart. It took us six to eight months to get ready. It took us a lot of time to prep, do the prosthetic tests, acting and character rehearsals. The bottom line is that it’s inspired by his life and we had a one-track mind to achieve it."

When questioned about how close to Sanjay Dutt as a person he is, RK replied, "Not at all.

You know me since I was a child. I’m more of an introvert. In this film, I really connected with the fact that we’re not seeing the larger-than-life Sanjay Dutt. We’re seeing him as a young boy who is lost; someone who is scared of his father; someone who lost his mother at a young age. Nargisji passed away barely two days before the release of his debut film “Rocky”. There is also the part on him getting into bad company, his addiction to drugs and his personal struggle to come out of it. Everything is there — the trouble he got into over the years, the price he paid for it, how he fell and how he resurrected himself. My life has been very different. Thankfully, there are not so many controversies."

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All details about Kangana Ranaut’s character in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next Kangana Ranaut is known for choosing challenging roles on the big screen. Be it Rani from “Queen” or Datto from “Tanu Weds Manu Returns”, she has always surprised the audiences with her choices. Now once again, the actress is ready to do a powerful surprising role in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next film, which is based on Kabaddi. The film will be produced by Fox Star Studios.

A source close to the award-winning actress informed a daily that this film is going to be Kangana’s most challenging film after “Queen” and “Tanu Weds Manu Returns”.

It said, “She is going to play a kabaddi player in the film and her character has a journey from being a single to a married woman like Priyanka Chopra’s role in “Mary Kom”.”

Makers yet have to finalise the male lead opposite Kangana in the film, considering Ashwiny wants someone who can match up to Kangana’s calibre. Kangana is currently shooting for Ekta Kapoor’s “Mental Hai Kya” in London. She will be back in Mumbai in July second week and then she will start prepping for Ashwiny’s film.

She is excited to team up with Ashwiny as she had loved both the films, “Nil Battey Sannata” and “Bareilly Ki Barfi”! She was in touch with the director since she saw ”Nil Battey Sannata” and wanted to team up with her. When Ashwiny finalised this story to make, she approached her and she said yes instantly.

We are excited to watch this collaboration on the big screen.

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Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta have been one of the most talked about couples of the year and their grand engagement and wedding functions are surely the most awaited events of 2018. After being friends from childhood, Akash Ambani proposed to the pretty lady in March, following which the two had an intimate function in Goa and a grand party for all their family and friends in Mumbai.

Sending out the exemplary invites, the Ambanis and Mehtas announced June 30th as the date fixed for the couple’s engagement ceremony. The earlier roka ceremony was quite the star-studded event in B-town and a lot more is expected out of the ring ceremony which will be held end of this month.

While we sure will see the whole of B-town coming together to bless this couple, our very close sources tell us that none other than Shah Rukh Khan will be the master of ceremony for Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s engagement ceremony. Well, we cannot think of a better person to work the crowd than King Khan. He will not just be hosting the ceremony, but will also be seen performing for the lovely couple along with many of their friends from Bollywood.

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alman Khan to kickstart the shooting schedule of “Bharat” on July 17

Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan are ready to be seen together on the big screen after a decade in “Bharat”. The film also stars Disha Patani and is an adaptation of South Korean film, “Ode to My Father”. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, this project has been in the limelight for multiple reasons, be it Salman Khan's several looks in the film, Priyanka Chopra's return to Bollywood after two years or the presence of Disha Patani in a Salman Khan film for the first time. The latest reports around the film reveal that the shooting of the film will begin on July 17 and Salman and Priyanka will start shooting together. The first schedule will be shot in Mumbai and will stretch for 11 days.

Reports in a leading daily also suggest that Salman and Priyanka will also be shooting for a Holi song in the film. Both Salman and Priyanka have not done a Holi song in any of their recent films and that’s the reason why it will be quite entertaining for the audience as well.

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angana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao go ‘mental’ in London

Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao are currently in London, shooting for their next – “Mental Hai Kya”. Kangana and Rao took some time out from their busy schedule to indulge in some off-screen fun. They indulged in a quirky fun photo-shoot where the two are seen having a crazy time in London.

The picture was shared by Kangana’s team on Instagram. Soon after that the image went viral. The caption of the picture read as, “When two mentals collide!

Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao indulge in some post shoot fun.”

We’re guessing that the picture is just a glimpse of all the madness that’s going on the set of the film in London. In the snap, Kangana can be seen in orange athleisure while Rajkummar has donned a purple suit. o Makers of the film have been sharing interesting posters of the film in the past. On working with Kangana after their 2014 blockbuster “Queen”, Rao said, “It's an amazing script as it is a very quirky and different comedy. Kangana is such a powerhouse performer and we are coming together after “Queen”… so it's going to be lot of fun.”

The film is directed by National Award-winner Prakash Kovelamudi. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, it’s expected to release by the end of this year.

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ere’s what Mouni Roy has to say about her film “Gold” with Akshay Kumar

Popular television actress Mouni Roy is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Reema Kagti’s next film, “Gold” along with superstar Akshay Kumar. The film is set in the backdrop of India winning its first gold medal as an independent country at 1948 Olympics. Few days back the first poster of Gold was released and film’s lead Mouni Roy says she got goosebumps seeing it.

At an event in Mumbai, the pretty actress shared her feelings about her debut Bollywood film. She said, “Mujhe Goosebumps aa gaye the poster dekhne ke baad. Not just the poster, even the teaser which we had released sometime back. It feels great just to think that I’m a part of this project. I’m also waiting for 15th August.”

The actress didn’t reveal anything about her role though.. Mouni Roy is known for her lead role in Ekta Kapoor’s popular TV show, Naagin. Despite having a great career in the television industry, Mouni is now focusing on her Bollywood career.

When asked about the special moments from the sets of “Gold”, Mouni said, “Because it’s my first film, I have a lot of memories from the film. I remember each and every moment very vividly. I don’t think ek aisa din hoga ya song shoot hoga, jisko main kam ya zyada bol sakti hun… every single moment that I have spent on that set is very special to me.”

Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, “Gold” is slated to release on 15th August, 2018.

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It is not a film set; a suburb in China has actually turned itself into a replica of Paris.

Located in the Chinese city of Hangzho, Tianducheng is dotted with replicas of popular Parisian sights - from the Eiffel Tower to the classic Haussmann buildings and the Gardens of Versailles.

The city's central feature is a 108m tall (354-foot) replica of the Eiffel Tower.

The buildings in this suburb are meticulous creations of the Parisian sights.

Tianducheng has also replicated Paris' Champs-Elysees Avenue.

Also called the Sky City, Tianducheng was built as a housing estate. Construction began in the suburb around 2007, whereby the place modelled itself on the Parisian-style cityscape.

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Tianducheng is not the only place that has copied architecture from a different country.

Chinese city Suzhou has duplicated London's famous Tower Bridge. Thames Town in the suburbs of Shanghai is modelled after London. Outside Beijing, there is also a version of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, complete with cowboys, a church and Route 66. This phenomenon of copying architecture is popularly known as "duplitecture.�

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riyanka Chopra To Pen Down Her Memoir ‘Unfinished’ A phenomenal actress, dancer, singer, philanthropist and now soon-to-be author, Priyanka Chopra is all set to write her first book named “Unfinished” and we’re sure it’s going to be just as amazing as anything she’s put her hands on. The global icon took to Instagram to share the news with the world.

The book will be a collection of personal essays, stories, and observations by our desi girl. The book will be published in India, US and UK simultaneously.

Speaking about her book she says the book will be honest, funny, spirited,

bold, and rebellious, just like her.

I have always been a private person; I’ve never spoken about my feelings during my journey but I am ready to do so now. I was raised to be fearless when it came to opinions, and I would like to tell my story in the hopes of inspiring people–especially women–to change the conversation, to shatter glass ceilings. Women are always told we can’t have everything. I want everything, and I believe anyone else can have it too. I’m proof of it.

Manasi Subramaniam, Senior Commissioning Editor of Penguin Random House India had the best things to say about “Unfinished”.

“Unfinished” by Priyanka Chopra is not just a memoir but a manifesto for women who believe that they can’t just have it all but that they deserve it all. I love how unapologetic she is about her success and her ambition. There’s something about the Priyanka Chopra phenomenon that feels both revolutionary and accessible, and that’s entirely a result of the person that she is.

We love that PeeCee keeps us fans on our toes with whatever she does, you go girl!

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kshay Kumar To Play Prithviraj Chauhan In His Next

Bollywood loves to recreate century-old love stories and bring to the celluloid. From Ashutosh Gowariker’s “Jodhaa Akbar” to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat”, we have seen stories of love, revenge, and battles on the 70 mm and now yet another one is in the pipeline.

Akshay Kumar is gearing up to play King Prithviraj Chauhan, reported DNA. The film will be mounted on a huge scale by Yash Raj Films and will be directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi.

The team will also recreate the 12th century for it. Chandraprakash has been planning to make a movie on Prithviraj Chauhan for the last two-and-a-half years now. Akshay has been his only choice for the role. Aditya loved his storytelling and decided to back the project. This film will showcase Akshay as a warrior and also narrate the epic love story of Prithviraj and Sanyukta.

As Akshay is busy with films, the Khiladi actor will begin shooting for the film after he wraps up “Hera Pheri 3” next year. The team is currently busy with research and pre-production.

Akshay as a king, wow! Now, that’s a film to look out for.

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shaan Khatter on the start of his big Bollywood dream

Ishaan Khatter is at an unusual career cusp. He’s made an impressive impact with internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, Majid Majidi’s “Beyond The Clouds”. The film, which has been the toast of festivals, recently released in India and left audiences speechless. While it was shot in the underbelly of Mumbai, it explored themes of suffering and survival, which are universal. On the other hand, his much-touted remake of the blockbuster “Sairat”, “Dhadak”, is awaited with bated breath. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, it couldn’t get larger for young Ishaan. “Yes, it’s incredible. These opportunities are tremendous and rare," he smiles. "That they found in me a suitable performer is gratifying and humbling. I want to continue working in films that are meaningful.”

Ishaan plays Amir, a street hustler and drug dealer in “Beyond The Clouds”.

Malavika Mohanan, as Tara, is his sister. The sibling bond is put to test when Tara lands in jail for a crime committed by Amir. The film, say critics, is a grown-up version of Majidi’s previously directed “Children of Heaven” (1997). “Someone with Majid Majidi sir’s vision, perspective and expertise chose me meant a lot. I thought if he has chosen me and he thinks me worthy of doing this part, then I must also set aside all my inhibitions and surrender to his vision. I didn’t choose the film, it chose me,” says Ishaan who was applauded for his stark portrayal of a drug dealer.

He was 14 when he was drawn into the world of Majidi’s films. “I first watched “Children of Heaven” (1997). After that I saw “The Colour Of Paradise” (1999). Then I saw “Song of Sparrows” (2008).” he recalls. “By the time I was 19, I had become an admirer of his films. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I’d do my first film with him,” he beams.

Interestingly, he watched “Baduk” (1992) after completing “Beyond The Clouds”.

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home, when I got a call from Honey Trehan sir (casting director). He said go to the roof of your building and scream, ‘I’m the lead actor of Majid Majidi’s film’!” he smiles. “I told my mother (actor Neelima Azim) first and then my brother (Shahid Kapoor). Later, I spoke to Karan sir (Johar). I had not signed “Dhadak” then but the conversation was on.” About working with Majidi he says, “He had an interpreter with him on the set. But often he'd communicate without him. We’d spent a lot of time together before we started the film. I was there for the look test of every character. Slowly, I came to understand his vision. We built an equation where he gradually opened up. I too grew closer to him. Now, he’s like a father figure to me.”

A horde of compliments have come his way after “Beyond The Clouds” released. He shares an interesting one. “My mother watched “Beyond The Clouds” with me at a film festival in London. After the film ended, she turned around and asked me, ‘Who are you?’ I was taken aback with her reaction just as she was with my performance,” he grins. “She’s watched the film five times up till now. She says, ‘If you were just good in the film, I’d have watched it twice. But I love the film. Hence, I’ve watched it so many times.” Ishaan confides further that he's extremely close to his mother. But he says he kept his interaction with her to the minimum during the three-and-a-half-month shoot. "I was playing an orphan in “Beyond The Clouds”. I needed to feel that loneliness and isolation,” he explains.

Ishaan is Neelima’s son from her second husband, actor Rajesh Khatter. While Shahid Kapoor is her older son from her first marriage to actor Pankaj Kapur. The three share a close-knit bond. Ishaan values brother Shahid’s reaction as much. “He didn’t say much though he said that I was extraordinary for my first film. He had this expression of relief and happiness on his face, which was the biggest compliment for me.” What about bhabhi Mira Rajput? “Usually, she doesn’t enjoy serious movies. But she was moved by this film and discussed it at length,” he says.

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Interestingly, Ishaan’s fine dancing skills are often compared to that of his elder brother. “I’m proud of such a positive comparison. It’s in our blood because of our mom (Neelima Azim is a kathak expert). Both acting and dance is something that’s inherited. I’ve been passionate about dance as far as I can remember,” he says. Incidentally, Ishaan began his film career as a child actor in Shahid’s 2005 film “Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!” He even assisted during the making of “Udta Punjab”. Consequently, he insists he’s learnt much merely by watching Shahid perform on the set. “Being younger, I’ve been influenced by him.

I find jhalkis (glimpses) of him in me,” he says adding, “He’s a charismatic actor. In “Jab We Met”, he was so subtle, that I felt drawn towards him.”

Contrary to perception, Ishaan says “Dhadak” is as challenging as “Beyond The Clouds”.

“I watched Sairat at a screening for Dharma Productions. Shashank Khaitan had organised it. After the film, he told me that he wanted to make this film. This was way before “Beyond The Clouds” happened. My instinctive reaction was ‘let’s do it!’” he says of the original Marathi film that garnered over 100 crores. Starring Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar and directed by Nagraj Manjule, it was a biting statement on honour killing and caste prejudice. Naturally, Ishaan along with debutante Janhvi Kapoor have a tall order to match.

The initial buzz is that the newcomers share a vibrant chemistry. “Janhvi is a sincere and passionate actor," he smiles. "She carries a lovely energy on the sets. sShe brings a smile on people’s faces.” If his first film is anything to go by, so does he.

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anbir Kapoor does not like being vulnerable in public

Ranbir Kapoor is the one actor who has aced the portrayal of a heartbroken vulnerable characters in the movies. From making you cry in a Channa Mereya to making you feel the pain of unrequited love in Tum Ho, Ranbir Kapoor does it better than anyone else.

Talking about what makes him choose roles like these, Ranbir said,"I enjoy playing the underdog, never the superhero or the tough guy. It doesn’t come naturally to me. I enjoy a Barfi! or a Rockstar. My character in Besharam was an alpha male and I don’t have the confidence as an actor to play that.”

When questioned about if he is so vulnerable in real life as well, he chuckled and said, "Is my public image very alpha? But then a public image is also created by the media. I have never been interested in giving any impression of myself. My image is created by the films I do and the relationships I am in. It may be a wrong take and I am okay with that because I am in showbiz. If you want to think I am a womaniser, sure.”

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Person in Focus The 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion is Karthik Nemmani, a 14-year old, 8th grade student from McKinney (Frisco ISD), Texas. Karthik’s winning word is “koinonia”, which means “a Christian fellowship or communion, with God or, more commonly, with fellow Christians.”

The 2nd place winner is Naysa Modi, a 12-year old, 7th grade student from Prosper, Texas. And the 3rd place winner is Abhijay Kodali, a 10-year old, 5th grade student from Flower Mound (Lewisville ISD), Texas.

All three of them are students of GeoSpell Academy coaching and study materials.

Vijay Reddy and Geetha Manku have founded GeoSpell in Plano, Texas, about 5 years ago. They created test prep content in spelling, vocabulary and geography subjects for their son, Chetan Reddy, as he was preparing for competitions in those areas.

Chetan qualifed for the Scripps National Spelling Bee 4 years in a row (2010-13). After Chetan’s final year of competition in 2013, Vijay and Geetha decided to help other students interested in preparing for those competitions.

So far, in the past 5 years, they’ve helped over 500 students, of which over 100 have won their respective school, district, county and regional bees, and over 25 of them have qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. For the last 3 years, GeoSpell has had at least 4 amongst the final 12 spellers at the Nationals. This is out of a total of 11 Million contestants each year! This year, GeoSpell had 10 spellers in the Nationals, including the top 4 finishers.

Vijay & Geetha have also created many study books, including 21 that are currently available for purchase on Amazon.com. They have always had a simple goal of helping as many students succeed as possible, and some day help bring the national championship trophy to Dallas. They are very happy, honored and humbled that these 3 champion spellers have helped them achieve that goal.

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Cancer It might be time to make a fresh start. Do something together and you'll be surprised how sweet a deal you can make. Group endeavors will provide you with entertainment. Your creative ideas must be put to good use.

Your luckiest events this month will Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. occur on a Thursday.

Leo Taurus Your emotions may get the better of Good day for romance. Lighten up you. Take care of your own your serious attitude Remain calm responsibilities before you and you'll shine. Passion help others. Snap out of it. should be your goal. Think of You may find that you're being used. changes to your home that will please and add to everyone's Your luckiest events this month will comfort. occur on a Wednesday.

Your luckiest events this month will Virgo occur on a Saturday.

Your interest in helping others may take you back to school. Travel will Gemini be most enticing. Consider a cruise.

You will do best to entertain those You can help other people with their you wish to close deals with. You can financial problems by setting up a enjoy entertainment if you budget for them. Relationjoin in and follow the crowd ships will be emotional this for a change. Social activity month. should be on your agenda this month. You will learn a great deal Your luckiest events this month will from the foreigners you meet. occur on a Monday.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

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Libra Minor health problems could result through exhaustion. You may want to make changes that will not be to their liking. Try to ease any disappointment by making amends. Put your thoughts into some trendy new ideas.

Capricorn Children will be of major concern if you haven't kept the lines of communication open. You can write beautiful love letters this month. Don't let others restrict you from saying how you feel about family issues. Your greatest enjoyment will come Your luckiest events this month will through social activities and pleasure occur on a Thursday. trips.

Scorpio Problems with appliances or electrical gad gets will drive you crazy.

Don't turn down an invitation or a challenge that could enhance your chances of meeting someone special. Don't blow situations out of proportion. Adventure will result in added knowledge.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Aquarius You could easily lose your temper at work. Don't push your opinions or ideas on others. You may be upset if someone has borrowed something that belongs to you. You're best to avoid disputes.

Your luckiest events this month will Work quietly behind the scenes. occur on a Wednesday.

Your luckiest events this month will Sagittarius occur on a Thursday.

Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arPisces guments. This will not be the This month will be rather hecbest day to try to push your tic on the domestic scene. ideas or concerns. You could Don't give them the use of lose a good friend because of your credit card. Those you it. Take the initiative and go after work with may have little considerayour goals. tion for the underdog. You can come into money; however, perhaps not Your luckiest events this month will under the best circumstances. occur on a Thursday.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

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