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Mani Ratnam has won the competition to make 'Ponniyin Selvan' into a film: Kamal Haasan
"I knew for a fact that some day 'Ponniyin Selvan' would get made into a film. I knew either Mani Ratnam would make it or I would make it," Kamal said at the grand audio and trailer launch of the event that was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium in the city on Tuesday. "In fact, there was a competition between us as to who would make this epic novel into a film. While I made efforts, he continuously kept making efforts and has won.
Jennifer Lawrence speaks on Hollywood pay gap
Lawrence got pregnant again during the filming of Adam McKay's Netflix comedy 'Don't Look Up' and suffered a second miscarriage. She then had to undergo a surgical procedure to remove tissue from her uterus. Lawrence revealed to Vogue in a new cover story about the miscarriages while discussing her anger over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, reports 'Variety'.
Jennifer Lawrence says many of her movies are about her mother
While acknowledging that her mother is a "wonderful person", the 32-year-old actress is still trying to resolve some of her past problems, reports aceshowbiz.com. "Art more often than not is about one's mother. I hesitate to say that because I would hate for somebody to go back and watch my movies, or watch this movie in particular, and think that that is the way that I'm painting my mother," she said. "My mother is a wonderful person," said Lawrence, who stars in the new psychological drama film 'Causeway
Harry Styles says he's clueless as an actor
Despite playing a lead role in the new movie 'Don't Worry Darling', the pop superstar confesses that he feels out of his comfort zone as an actor, reports aceshowbiz.com. "Music I've done a lot longer so I'm a bit more comfortable. What I like about acting is I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing," he told reporters at the Venice Film Festival. The 'As It Was' singer explained that he considers music and acting to be "opposite in a lot of ways", but he embraces the "fun" sense of the unknown that comes with both professions. Harry, 28, said, "making music is a really personal thing"
Justin Bieber cancels rest of 'Justice' World Tour to focus on his health
When sharing the announcement via Instagram Story on September 6, the 'Peaches' crooner revealed that he had to make the decision to focus on his health, reports aceshowbiz.com. "Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partially paralysed. As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North American leg of the Justice Tour. After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour. I performed six live shows, but it took a real toll on me, the Canadian star said.
Lewis Capaldi reveals he has Tourette's Syndrome
"I have been diagnosed with Tourette's. I wanted to speak about it because I didn't want people to think I was taking cocaine or something," the 'Someone You Loved' hitmaker explained, reports aceshowbiz.com. Lewis is learning to live with the symptoms of the condition, and the chart-topping star has even had Botox injections to help to control his tics. Speaking with The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column, he said: "My shoulder twitches when I am excited, happy, nervous or stressed. It is something I am living with. It is not as bad as it looks."
Rajinikanth, Kamal launch magnificent trailer of Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan 1'
The beautifully cut trailer, which was released just 15 minutes to midnight on Tuesday, promises a glorious film that narrates the story of India's greatest empire, the Cholas. The three minute 30 second-long Tamil trailer begins with Kamal Haasan narrating in the background what the movie has to offer. "A thousand years ago, before the golden era of the Chola empire dawned, a comet appeared in the Chola sky. The Oracles predict that the comet would claim the life of someone from the Royal family of the Cholas.
Unreal lives, fading films: KJo typifies what's gone wrong with Bollywood
The same la-la land returns to our lives, courtesy of Karan Johar, of course, in 'Koffee With Karan', which has now become all about sex and Alia Bhatt. As KJo ages, not as smoothly as a Bordeaux claret, he can't seem to get Alia Bhatt out of his mind. She keeps popping up in each conversation he has with his invitees, the latest being his enlightening discussion on 'suhaag raat' with Katrina Kaif, pegged on Ms Bhatt's oh-so original pronouncement that the concept of the 'first night' has become passe.
Kim Kardashian reveals why she struggles to say 'no' to people
The 41-year-old star said: "I do have a problem saying no to people, so I hate when people ask me for things. It's like, 'Hey, will you do this work thing, it'll just be two seconds.' And I'm like, 'It's not that easy." "I'm coming from Calabasas, which is an hour each way.' It takes about two hours in glam, so if someone asks me to do a five-minute cameo, it's never just that. But, all my friends and family, no one ever really asks me for anything or needs anything. We're all just cool."
Work on Jayam Ravi-starrer 'Siren' begins
Sources close to the unit of the film Siren, which is being produced by Sujatha Vijaykumar of Home Movie Makers, say that the film will be made on a grand scale and will involve a huge budget. The film has also caught the attention of film buffs as writer Antony Bhagyaraj, best known for his contribution as a writer in superhit films like 'Irumbu Thirai' and 'Viswasam', is making his debut as a director with this film.
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