Alankrita has unique language of filmmaking: Bhumi Pednekar

Actress Bhumi Pednekar says her "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare" director Alankrita Shrivastava has her own unique language of filmmaking.

"Alankrita is someone I've wanted to collaborate as an arti st. Her cinema is deeply moving and extremely meaningful and she has made a film that everyone will take notice. I loved her 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'. It was brilliant, moving and captivating and Alankrita is just an outstanding person and a director," Bhumi said.

Bhumi added that she loved her collaboration with Shrivastava.

"Alankrita has her own unique language of film-making and 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare' is one of the best scripts that I have ever read. I couldn't wait to do this film immediately after reading it," she added.

"Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare" also stars Vikrant Massey and Amol Parashar in pivotal roles. The story follows two cousins (Bhumi and Konkona).

"It's a phenomenal story of sisterhood and about girls. I get to play this 22-year-old girl who is full of dreams and aspirations and it's our coming of age - Konkona's in her own way and me in my own way. Both Dolly and Kitty are full of ambition and for me it's such an entertaining script and film," Bhumi said.       - IANS

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Don't use plastic, don't be plastic: Actor Salman Khan

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has expressed his concern over climate change, pointing out how the use of plastic was ruining the planet. He urged people to refrain from using plastic materials in daily life.

Addressing the issue at the press conference of the 20th International Indian Film Academy Awards, Salman told media , "Green, firstly (meaning save trees), water (save water), and avoid plastic. Swatch Bharat Fit Bharat (Clean India is a healthy India). Don't use plastic and don't be plastic."

The actor was present along with Madhuri Dixit Nene and Katrina Kaif.

Madhuri also said that we should live in a world that is environment-friendly.

"Since I have kids, I will say to every parent that we should think about what kind of planet we are going to leave for our kids and their kids after that. I think we have to be responsible and each one of us has to take the responsibility and say that I am going to be an ideal citizen and I am going to do something for the environment," she said.

Madhuri added, " However small it is, like save water or don't use plastic, there are so many things you can do for the environment and each one of us can do it in our own little ways."

Madhuri said that she was very excited about the fact that after travelling 12 countries, the IIFA awards were finally coming home to Mumbai.

This year, the award ceremony will take place on September 17.

Commenting on the issue, Katrina said: "Climate change is not something we see directly every day, so it is easy for us to forget how important it is to save the environment. I think the easiest to do and a small change we can all do in our lives are stop using single-use plastic, it will be of great help to the planet."

"I think Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi ji's initiative is incredible and that's something we all should support. It is as easy as that - don't drink water out of plastic bottles and try and carry another kind of container to hold your water," she added.-IANS

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Hrithik, Tiger fight on ice-breaker ship in the Arctic

Bollywood action heroes Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff have filmed a jaw dropping sequence on the biggest cargo ice-breaker ship that plies in the Arctic Circle."'War' has been hugely mounted to give audiences a film that is the biggest in terms of an action spectacle. Yes, it took months but we managed to secure the permission to shoot on a massive ice-breaking ship and filmed a visually stunning action sequence with Hrithik and Tiger. I hope audiences will love what we have shot!" Director Siddharth Anand said.

Anand said his wife Mamta was in the Arctic six years ago and she filmed an incredible video of an ice-breaking ship ploughing through frozen ice, breaking them. "When she showed me this, I was awe-struck by it. I knew instantly that one day I would shoot this magnificent visual for one of my films and I'm delighted that this idea worked out for 'War' because when you have two of the biggest superstars of our generation in an action movie, you want to give them and the audiences the best spectacle that no one has ever seen," he added.

"War" has been shot in 7 different countries and 15 world cities.A production source said that this sequence will see the two looking to beat each other in a jaw-dropping fight sequence. "Just to give context to how big the ice-breaker ship is, it is about 300 feet long and can break through ice that is about 10 feet deep! It is the biggest ice-breaker cargo ship in the Arctic and the production crew had to wait for 5 months before they could get the permission to shoot on this ship!" the source added.The film is set to be a visual spectacle for quintessential action lovers. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the high-octane film will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on October 2.     - IANS

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Diana Penty glitters like gold at Cannes

Bollywood actress Diana Penty made a sparkling debut with a glittery gold ensemble at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.

For her look, the "Cocktail" actress chose a ravishing mini golden tassle dress by Greek fashion designer Celia Kritharioti. Diana, who is a part of the film gala as part of an association with vodka brand Grey Goose, paired the dress with embellished sheer golden knee-length heeled boots by the same designer.

The 33-year-old actress attended the grand Chopard party with nude make-up and lips. She completed her look with sleek middle-parted hair. Apart from Diana and actress Kangana Ranaut, Huma Qureshi will be seen at the Cannes red carpet for the brand this year.

Diana began her modelling career in 2005.She made her acting debut in 2012 with the romantic-comedy film "Cocktail", and later featured in films like "Happy Bhag Jayegi", "Lucknow Central", "Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran" and "Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi".

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Ananya gets playful with SRK's son AbRam

"Student Of The Year 2" actress Ananya Panday, who is said to have called Shah Rukh Khan her "second dad" recently, got playful with the superstar's youngest son AbRam.

Ananya showcased her ability to touch the tip of her nose with her tongue. She took to Instagram Stories and shared a video clip which also features AbRam.

In the video, she is seen teaching the little boy how to do the gorlin sign. "Shocking him with my talent," Ananya captioned the video. Ananya shares a close bond with SRK's daughter Suhana and now with this video, it seems she also enjoys spending time with AbRam. On the work front, Ananya will next be seen opposite Kartik Aaryan in the remake of " Pati Patni Aur Woh".

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Nyra Banerjee having 'too much fun' playing bad

Actress Nyra Banerjee is set to show her negative avatar on the show "Divya Drishti". She says she is having too much fun playing the character.

She has been entertaining the audience as Divya who has the supernatural power of changing the future. She has now turned into an evil Pisachini whose only motive is to destroy Drishti, her own sister.

"I am more than ecstatic to be able to show my versatility in the same show. So far, I have never essayed a role of an antagonist on any show. I am completely enjoying playing Pisachini and troubling everyone, it's too much fun," Nyra said in a statement."As an actor, we must all get the chance to experiment," she added. 

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Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif chemistry is epic in Bharat, says Ali Abbas Zafar

As Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif Bharat prepares for an Eid discharge, executive Ali Abbas Zafar shares some fascinating insights concerning the film. Amid a meeting to an every day, he educated that the science among Salman and Katrina will be seen in the film, particularly in an exceptional tune which will lift the feelings. He said for the most part in such a Hindi film set-up, you see the kid prodding the young lady, but since Katrina's character in the film is as solid as Salman's, the entire tune was composed from the perspective of ladies prodding the men. 

Talking about the tune Aithey Aa from Bharat, Ali said that it will be like Salman Khan-Madhuri Dixit's Didi Tera Deewana, however in turn around. He shares that Irshad Kamil has caught the flavor wonderfully in his words. He contrasts it and a job inversion of Madhuri and Salman in Didi Tera Devar Deewana melody. As indicated by Ali, the brief was to make an enthusiastic move number with the whole family shaking a leg.

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Priyanka Chopra look from MET Gala 2019 inspires a bunch of memes

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas turned up out of the blue as a couple at the MET Gala, a similar occasion they seemed together at two years prior. Doing finish equity to the topic of the celebration night otherwise known as Camp: Notes on Fashion, Priyanka decided on a gleaming confined group by Dior. The on-screen character decided on an emotional make up and let free with some wild twists. 

Unmistakably, Priyanka Chopra search for the 2019 MET Gala was completely mystical however it appears as though the on-screen character's unique symbol assembled responses of different types. The troll detachment are known to not extra anybody, and Priyanka Chopra was on their objective this time around with jokes and images. Investigate a portion of the responses of Priyanka Chopra's Met Gala 2019 look:

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Shilpa Shetty Launched India’s First Celebrity Fitness App

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has added yet another feather in her hat with the launch of her application, ‘The Shilpa Shetty’ app.  It is the first celebrity fitness app in the country that is aimed at helping people achieve their goals in simple ways with curated wellness programs, yoga routines and diet plans.

Speaking at the event, Shilpa said, “When it comes to wellness of the mind and the body, the journey towards health and fitness, must be enjoyed with patience, discipline and the right information.” Shilpa further adds, “This project has taken two years of hard work, sweat and in-depth research with experts after which we have curated fat loss/maintenance/meditation programmes with an amalgamation of yoga, functional and bespoke nutrition plans to help you achieve your fitness goals.”

This is not the first time Shilpa reached out to the regarding fitness. She has contributed as an author for two books based on nutrition and also runs her own Youtube channel, ‘The Shilpa Shetty’ chanel where she shares recipes with healthy ingredients and alternatives.

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Connected with 'Bala' script instantly, says Yami Gautam

Actress Yami Gautam says she instantly connected with the script of the upcoming film "Bala" starring Ayushmann Khurrana. "'Bala' was a script that I instantly connected with. The team working on the film is immensely talented and especially after 'Uri' for me, it's another great project to be a part of. 2019 has been immensely rewarding with the super success of 'Uri' and while it's still playing in parts of the country, it's great to be going on floors with another interesting story," Yami said in a statement.

"Bala" marks Yami's second association with the film's producer Dinesh Vijan after "Badlapur". The film is about a man who is balding prematurely and how he deals with it. It also stars Bhumi Pednekar. While Bhumi plays a dusky small town educated woman, Yami essays the role of a supermodel based in Lucknow.

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Gorgeos Pictures: Deepika Padukone channels her inner Barbie at Met Gala 2019

Gorgeos Pictures: Deepika Padukone channels her inner Barbie at Met Gala 2019

Referred to best as the design prom, Met Gala 2019 saw our preferred big names shake in probably the most notable looks. Going beautiful with the current year's subject, 'Camp: Notes of Fashion', Deepika Padukone showed up in a pink Zac Posen outfit. The magnificence finished her life-measure Barbie symbol with sensational hair and a couple of jewel studs. 

Deepika's Zac Posen creation was made of a fitted bodice and a multi-layered etched skirt which had fragile adorned work over it. What we cherished about her look were the burgundy lips and purple eye cosmetics. 

In the interim, other people who went to the occasion included Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Isha Ambani, and Natasha Poonawalla among different others. 

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No longer just about black or white: Kunal Kemmu

Actor Kunal Kemmu is kicked about the response he is getting for his “grey” character in the multi-starrer film Kalank. He says it is a great time to be an actor as it is no longer just about essaying black or white roles or being a hero or villain on screen.

“The way we conceive, develop and make films today differs completely from how we did 20 years ago. The makers and the audience as well have evolved and we are making films that are breaking genres.

“Characters are written differently, and it’s no longer just about black or white, hero or villain. Hence, it’s a great time to be an actor and experiment with various characters and different films.”

Kunal, who essayed the role of Abdul in Kalank, finds appreciation from critics and fans as a validation of his hard work.

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Will 'Avengers Movie: Endgame' beat 'Avatar'?

In Hollywood's box office war, 'Avengers: Endgame' has turned out to be a game-changer as it gallops its way to the $2 billion mark, raising the million dollar question whether it will surpass the $2.78 billion benchmark set by 'Avatar' a decade ago. According to Forbes, 'Avengers: Endgame' has already minted $1.82 billion in worldwide receipts as it heads into the second week since its release, making it inevitable that it will zoom past the lifetime collection of its predecessor 'Avengers: Infinity War' ($2.05 billion) and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' ($2.07 billion).

Even 'Titanic' made $2.19 billion, but James Cameron's 'Avatar', a tale set in the magical land of Pandora and about blue-skinned Na'vi people, is the big daddy. Not only is 'Avengers: Endgame' a direct sequel to 'Avengers: Infinity War', it's the culmination of the previous 20-plus titles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a blockbuster series of films that commenced with 'Iron Man' in 2008.

The talk of the film crossing its threshold is intriguing, and complicated, reported The Washington Post. "The most obvious reason is inflation. Movie tickets cost a lot more now than they did in 2009 -- a full 20 per cent more in the US alone. That means 'Avatar' would have grossed some $150 million more here than its $760 million domestic total in today's dollars, a number that actually puts the global total of 'Avatar' near the $3 billion mark," its report pointed out.

Also, 'Avatar' was playing on fewer screens than 'Avengers: Endgame', China being a key case in point. It has minted $460 million of the '...Endgame' box office, more than double the $204 million 'Avatar' registered there, but that is also to do with the spurt in the number of theatres in the country in the last 10 years. In India, 'Avengers: Endgame' has not just outperformed every Hollywood movie -- including 'The Jungle Book' which had made $38.8 million in its entire theatrical run in the country, but also breaking box office myths for desi filmmakers.

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Priyanka Chopra is a sucker for sparkle

If Priyanka Chopra Jonas looked like a million bucks at the Billboard Music Awards 2019 red carpet, it was courtesy her sparkling ensemble and glittering jewels, which were priced over a whopping Rs 1.8 crore. Priyanka made a stellar statement at the music awards in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. She chose a stunning white embellished Zuhair Murad Haute Couture gown reports pagesix.com.

She started off with a pair of Tiffany & Co. diamond-studded hoop earrings worth $5,600 and a matching pav� bracelet for $12,000, both from the brand's T collection -- but the real bling was around her neck.

The 36-year-old actress layered on Tiffany's HardWear Ball Pendant worth $11,000, Victoria Graduated Line Necklace costing $55,000 and Circlet diamond necklace for $165,000. 

She topped it all off with a trio of rings: a Tiffany T Wire Ring worth $2,300, T Two Chain Ring and another T-Wire Ring in white gold costing $850 and $825 respectively.

She completed her look with a pair of nude PVC stilletos from Yeezy, priced safely close to Rs 50,000 and a Swarovski-embellished and feather bag worth $3,620.

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