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Have to make films that engage audience: Bhushan Kumar
Mumbai: Producer Bhushan Kumar says today the audience is looking for films that are engaging and entertaining and his upcoming film "Baadshaho" is one such project. "Baadshaho" is set against the backdrop of the 1975 Emergency period. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, Ileana D'Cruz, Vidyut Jammwal and Sanjay Mishra. "We have to make films as per the reliability factor of the audience.
'Jab Harry Met Sejal' mints Rs 16.5 crore on the first day
Jab Harry Met Sejal', starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles, released worldwide on Friday. The Imtiaz Ali directorial has amassed an approximate collection of Rs 16.5 crore on its first day at the domestic box-office, according to a report on BoxofficeIndia.com.
Sonu to play a warrior in 'Manikarnika– The Queen of Jhansi'
Mumbai; Actor Sonu Sood has been tapped to star as a warrior in Kangana Ranaut's "Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi". Sonu will play Sadashiv in the historical drama, to be directed by Krish.
Children shouldn't be misused in films: Amole Gupte
Mumbai: Amole Gupte wants more children films to be made in the country, but at the same time the director believes there should be a model so that the kids are not exploited in the entertainment industry. Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar recently said that reality television shows which feature children should be banned. He also said that not such shows were not only harming the children emotionally and physically, but are also taking away their innocence at an early age.
I am high on films and life: Shah Rukh Khan
New Delhi: Eating paranthas from the Moolchand dhaba at 4 in the morning, driving down Rajendra Nagar and visiting his parents' grave... A nostalgic Shah Rukh Khan says memories of Delhi are "deeply embedded" in him. "It seems like it was in a past life. It has been a long time doing this (films) now," the star says reflectively, adding that his exuberance on screen did not always translate into his real life.
Hope he recovers soon: Saira Banu on Dilip Kumar's health
Mumbai: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu is mum on reports of him suffering from a kidney ailment and says she is hopeful that he will recover soon with the prayers of his well-wishers and fans. "We have to pray he recovers soon. He should be well Inshallah! God willing.
Don't know how relevant censorship is in today's time: Aamir
Mumbai: Superstar Aamir Khan today said the job of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is to certify films and not censor them. The 52-year-old actor said he hopes that things will change for the better soon. The CBFC recently objected to certain scenes and use of cuss words in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" and has apparently asked for 48 cuts.
Why drag Kangana's name in every gossip, asks Hansal Mehta
Mumbai: Director Hansal Mehta today said it angered him to see his "valued friend, actor, collaborator" Kangana Ranaut's name being dragged into every gossip. Mehta was reacting to a tabloid report that claimed the actress was unhappy with the way the first trailer of their film "Simran" and decided to take over the editing.
Aamir Khan unveils 'Secret Superstar' poster
Mumbai: The poster of Zaira Wasim-starrer "Secret Superstar" was released today by the film's producer, superstar Aamir Khan. The musical film, about a girl who aspires to be a singer, has been directed by Aamir's former assistant Advait Chandan.
Ranveer-Alia bring alive Manish Malhotra's 'Sensual Affair' at ICW finale
New Delhi: India Couture Week celebrated its tenth anniversary in style by putting up a spectacular grand finale with Manish Malhotra as the designer and young stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh as his muses. The designer, who has been a part of the FDCI India Couture Week for the past seven years, tried to break out from the "quintessential bridal" space with his new collection titled "Sensual Affair".