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I make films on subjects that give me sleepless nights: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
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Talking about the boxing sports drama ('Toofan'), the director says that it is his second film on the streets of Mumbai, and he is expecting a positive response from the audience. "It is a lovely story carried by a strong voice. Though it involved a lot of hard work, it was really fun working on it. Every moment on the set was enjoyable. I hope this feeling can be transferred to the audiences."
Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie's son Maddox testifies in court
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Former Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolies eldest son, Maddox, has given testimony in the ongoing custody battle of his parents six kids including him. Maddox's testimony did not favour Pitt, a source from the Jolie camp told US Weekly.
Armie Hammer booked as suspect in rape-sexual assault case
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Hollywood actor Armie Hammer has been booked as a suspect by Los Angeles Police Department for alleged rape and sexual assault, hours after a 24-year-old woman accused him of rape and physical abuse. On Thursday a woman who changed her name to Effie, to hide her legal name from the public eye, formally accused Hammer of raping her for "over four hours" in 2017.
Radhika Madan: Not many TV actors want to bring down their ego
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Talking about her transition from television to films, the actress said it was important to shed the ego that comes with television stardom. "In television, fame comes really quickly, so you get the ego boost really quickly. Once the ego is high up there and you want to start with films, I don't think a lot of people are ready to bring their ego down and start as a student," she told IANS.
Amaal Mallik: Lockdown gave me time to experiment with 'Saina' music
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The music took four years to be completed. Mallik admits that was "frustrating", but at the same time was totally worth it "because I got the chance to work with Macedonian Symphonic Orchestra". Today, as the biopic of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is ready for release, Amaal is "nervous and excited at the same time".
Gwen Stefani wants Ellen DeGeneres to be her Maid of Honour
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During an appearance on "The Ellen Degeneres Show", the 51-year-old rocker, in response to DeGeneres' request of helping the singer, revealed that she wants the latter to be the Maid of Honour at her wedding ceremony.
Zayn Malik is a changed man after becoming a dad
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"I had time for my relationship and stuff too, but it was still solely about me. The fact that (Khai) has been so easy to kind of just adjust to has been surprising to me because I just love spending my days with her, hanging out with her, just doing really relaxing chill stuff," he said.
Michelle Obama excited about Viola Davis portraying her in new series
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The show will see the Oscar-winning actress opposite actor O-T Fagbenle, who will be playing former President Barack Obama in the series. According to a release by the makers, the show will provide "a revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House".
TV shows switch to OTT platforms for 2.0 versions
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Popular shows such as "Jamai Raja", "Ishq Mein Marjawan" and "Qubool Hai" have ditched the tube for the digital screen. Actor Karan Singh Grover, who stars in "Qubool Hai 2.0", said the content will be edgier on OTT. Actor Ankit Siwach, who has joined the cast of "Ishq Mein Marjawan 2", said that the show will look different now that it is on OTT.
Elli AvrRam: Aamir Khan did not make me feel intimidated
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"It was one of the best experiences I've had because I learnt so much from him during these five days of the shoot! The way he explains everything...," Elli told IANS. "The best part is he never made me feel intimidated. He was so warm and kind from day one, and very supportive. That's something I'm extremely grateful for," she added.
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