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Hot on OTT: Coming up this week (August 1 - August 7)
Here's a look at highlight films, shows and series that are scheduled to drop in the digital space this week.
Cinemas reopen: Tougher times ahead
During that phase of reopening of the cinema screens, there were too many conditions laid down for the managements of cinema chains to follow that it made running of cinemas literally unviable. What with selling only 50 per cent of the capacity, cleaning and sanitizing each seat of the cinema halls between two screenings as well as checking on each viewer.
'Feels Like Ishq' director Jaydeep Sarkar speaks about his leading ladies
In a conversation, the director decodes his thoughts behind casting the right talent and how he is redefining the 'job' of a director. "It is interesting to take the reference of these two films because the range of actors I have worked within these two projects are very different. Koko and Tilottoma are my friends, so from the time I was writing the first draft of 'Nayantara's Nacklace " Sarkar said.
Ava Aashna Chopra shares excitement on debut in India with Punjabi movie 'Soniye Ve'
Singapore-raised model and actress Ava Aashna Chopra says: "To stay longer in a reality show we need votes from our audience and I am yet to introduce myself here. Moreover since childhood I have been addicted to Bollywood movies and am a big fan of stars like Salman Khan, Sridevi, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif. So of course I wish to do 'Bigg Boss' in the coming time."
Courtney Cox is real-life Monica Geller from 'Friends'
Courtney on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' revealed that she is a "pretty neat" person just like her character Monica, who in 'Friends' came across as a very organised person. While speaking to Cox, actress Drew Barrymore asked: "Speaking of the neat gene. Did Monica Geller get it from you?" To which, Cox replied: "I am very neat! I did a post on Instagram which said 'how do you say you're Monica without saying Monica' and I opened my drawer."
Amaal Mallik thrilled to compose music for Prabhas' film 'Radhe Shyam'
Sharing his excitement over the same, Amaal said: "I am so thrilled that I am part of a Prabhas sir movie, it's going to be exciting to compose for Radhe Shyam. Director Radha sir has created a massive canvas for me to create something forever and larger than life for this film. All I know is I'm gonna give it my all." Helmed by Radha Krishna Kumar, 'Radhe Shyam' also features actress Pooja Hegde in the female lead.
Johnny Lever is smiling because comedy is now serious business
In conversation with IANS, Johnny said, "I remember back in the day, when I was a youngster, doing a full-time job and in the free time looking for platforms to perform as a comedian, all the so-called elite clubs in Colaba wouldn't entertain a comedian. This used to be so 'unsophisticated' for them. I wondered why? Was is it our jokes that weren't relatable for them or were differences in sense of humour that created the barrier?"
Kriti says sudden weight loss-gain 'not a healthy thing to do'
Kriti Sanon agrees it is not a healthy thing to do but adds that she wanted to take an extra step for the character as she felt that there is something for her in it. "Obviously, it's not a very healthy thing to do too often so you have to make sure...I wouldn't do this again and again for a character...I told myself I won't do this again but I think when you get a character which gives you so much to do as an actor then you end up giving yourself a lot back," Kriti told IANS.
Jacqueline Fernandez explains why action film 'Vikrant Rona' is 'super special'
Jacqueline will be seen playing 'Gadang Rakkamma' who runs a tavern in a fictional place. She will also be seen shaking a leg with Kichcha Sudeepa in the film. The makers have unveiled the first look of Jacqueline Fernandez in her screen character of Raquel D'Costa a.k.a. Gadang Rakkamma.
What A Shot! Farah Khan on what's it like directing M.S. Dhoni
Sharing her experience, Farah told IANS: "This is the first time I was meeting him. I can't tell you how wonderful he is! He is an extremely down to earth person. We had to change his clothes five times during the shoot and he did not complain." Recalling Dhoni's behaviour on the set, she further said: "Within five minutes we were chatting like we know each other for a long time! He also came to my van to have food. It was a pleasure working with him."
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