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Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is looking for the right script to work with her elder sister Karisma Kapoor in a film. ## "We have always wanted to work together but till now we haven't got that kind of script. We have not liked anything. Somebody should come with a good script then, we will consider," said Kareena at a special screening of Karisma's debut web series, 'Mentalhood'. ## 'Mentalhood' marks Karisma's return to acting after a long time, and Kareena feels fans were waiting for the comeback to happen. "I think everybody is excited especially for Lolo (Karisma's pet name). I think we all, as fans, have waited for her, to watch her on screen. We wanted her to come back after so many years. So, I am as excited and nervous as she is. I know that she feeling very nervous. 'Mentalhood' is a relevant topic today, especially for all mothers," Kareena said. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us. ##

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Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry has opened up about 'friction' in her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, days after announcing her pregnancy. ## The "Teenage dream" hitmaker revealed she was expecting their first child together earlier this week, sharing a glimpse at her baby bump in the music video of "Never worn white". ## During a radio show, the 35-year-old spoke about the couple's rollercoaster relationship, reports metro.co.uk. ## Admitting things aren't always so smooth between her and the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" actor, she said: "I have consciously or unconsciously picked a partner that makes sure I keep evolving into the best version of myself." ## "There's a lot of friction between my partner and I, but that friction breeds something beautiful, it can breed a lot of light. It's just one of those relationships. I don't know about anyone else who's listening what kind of relationships they've had - and I've had many - but it's like we basically, we get down to the matt and come back up every time," she added. ## Perry and Bloom have had an on-off relationship ever since they made things official in 2016. They split the following year. They soon reunited and have been inseparable ever since. The actor proposed to her on Valentine's Day last year. ## And, just over a year later, she confirmed her baby news on Instagram. ## While it's the first child for Perry, Bloom is already a father to nine-year-old son Flynn, whom he shares with former wife Miranda Kerr. ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza recalls the separation of her parents when she was a small child with sadness, but says her stepfather was "an exemplary human being" who knew exactly how to deal with her situation. ## "As a child, I remember seeing what a struggle it was for both my parents to accommodate and adjust to the idea of not being together. They cared for each other deeply, they loved each other. They just couldn't stay together because they wanted different things from life and sometimes, it happens," she told pinkvilla.com. ## About her stepfather, Dia recalled fondly: "My stepfather was an exemplary human being. It took me a lot of time to accept him as a parent. But what he did intelligently was he befriended me. Nothing broke my heart more than leaving Hyderabad at 18 and leaving his care. I lost my biological father when I was none and I lost my stepfather at 23. Both men had such a deep impact on my understanding of life." ## Growing up in a broken home was complicated for her. "It was complicated, unusual, (and) difficult," she recalled while speaking to the website, and added: "You feel socially different because your classmates' parents are together and the rhythm of sports days changes. Things change and you need to adapt." ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) A new book reveals late Bollywood star Rajendra Kumar opening up on actress and Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu, saying that there "was some truth to the rumors about us" and that "Saira was a lovely girl and we liked each other a lot".## However, Kumar went on to say that "doesn't mean we had an illicit affair", according to the book "Jubilee Kumar: The Life And Times Of A Superstar" by Seema Sonik Alaimchand, published by Hachette India.## Rajendra Kumar further said that Saira's "mother too approved of me". He is recorded as saying that he often told both mother and daughter about how he prayed that Saira would find a worthy life partner. "And see, my wish came true; she married the legend of Indian films, Dilip Kumar," the book reveals Rajendra Kumar as having said.## Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu acted together in superhit films such as "Jhuk Gaya Aasman" and "Aayi Milan Ki Bela". Saira's first release after her marriage to Dilip Kumar, incidentally, was Aman in 1967, also opposite Rajendra Kumar.## Rajendra Kumar was a Bollywood actor who started his career in 1950 and appeared in over 80 films, in a career spanning over four decades. His streak of consecutive superhits earned him the sobriquet of Jubilee Kumar. He was considered one of the most successful Bollywood stars of the 1960s. The Government of India honored him with Padma Shri in 1969.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta says that as an artiste she would rather portray different characters on-screen than comment on current affairs that have no connection with her immediate field of work. She adds that she rejects the idea of doing most "expected" from a celebrity.## "I just do not want to be a popular face who comments on social media just for the sake of it. We are living in that situation now where any celebrity, making or not making comments on current affairs, gets judged by a section of people. If I comment on anything political, one section will troll me. If I do not express my opinion that is not related to my immediate field, people will say, 'phir celeb hone ka kya faida (then what's the use of being a celeb)?' Basically we are not allowed to practice our choice without criticism. We always behave in the way society wants. Now, one extended part of society is living on social media. Jahaan sirf baaton ki batangad baanti hai, aur kuch nahin (where things are blown out of proportion, and litle else happens)," Divya told IANS.## Whether her role of a housewife in the short film "Sleeping Partner", a lover in the upcoming short film "Sheer Qorma", or an important role in the upcoming thriller web series "Special Ops", Divya is putting out a lot of acting assignments on screen.## Asked what the responsibility of an actor is, she replied: "(The responsibility of an actor is) to play a character where one is very different from the other. As an actress, I want to portray characters that represent different sections of society. Recently one of my short films, ‘Sleeping Partner', addressed the issue of marital rape. As an actress, I played a part in that story because I loved the story and felt it was an important one."## "I also play a homosexual character in the short film ‘Sheer Qorma', and after the release of the trailer people said that they loved me seeing in it. Again, (it is) an important story. The fact of the matter is I will use my medium to do things that is expected of me, to entertain people because I am an actress," she signed off.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) From the start of his career as a director in 2008 with 'A Wednesday!', National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has always delivered stories that carry the message of nationalism and patriotism. His upcoming web series "Special Ops" adds up to his signature. Neeraj says as a storyteller, he tells a story according to its importance and it does not necessarily resonate his personal political view.## The story of the series is set against the backdrop of Parliament attack in Delhi that took place in 2001.## "A storyteller tells a story because he believes in the story, and the story could be agnostic of the political belief. This is the story of a man who refuses to give up on something that he believes in over a period of 20 years and in the end, he unveils the truth. During an investigation, he stumbles upon something and though the world does not believe him, and insists him to move on, he continues to search for the truth," Neeraj told IANS.## The filmmaker, who is known for work like "Special 26", "Baby", "Naam Shabana" and "Aiyaary", has cast Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker, Meher Vij, Sana Khan, Saiyami Kher, Vinay Pathak, Vipul Gupta in "Special Op".## In the story, Kay Kay plays the protagonist Himmat Singh who, for around 20 years, has been searching the truth behind the 2001 terror attack.## Does the story show details of what exactly happened during the attack? "It is not a documentary. The story is set against the 2001 Parliament attack, and when we look back on our recent history, the incident is very deeply entrenched in our psyche. There were multiple theories moving around at that point of time, on why and how it happened. What I did is, I picked up right from there and told the story of this 19-year-old search in the series," replied Neeraj.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Popular television actress Kratika Sengar says that every girl should get the opportunity to follow their dream.## "It's an absolute honour to receive the award and I'm truly humbled for being able to inspire other women. I myself have been inspired by quite a few strong women growing up. And to the young parents today, I would like to request you, to please allow your girls to study and follow their dreams so that tomorrow they can aspire to inspire others."## The actress is known for her performances in shows like "Jhansi Ki Rani", "Punarvivah", "Service Wali Bahu" and "Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki" to name a few.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Director Anubhav Sinha is satisfied with the box office showing of his critically-acclaimed latest release, 'Thappad'. Although the film managed just over Rs 22 crore till its second Saturday, Sinha has declared that is "exactly what I thought it'll do -- making money". While "Thappad" is yet to be declared a hit despite starting an important conversation, other women-led movies this year so far -- like Deepika Padukone's much publicised "Chhapaak" and the Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Panga" -- are far from successful at the box office, too. The grim "Chhapaak", managing a paltry Rs 32.48-crore haul since its January 10 release, has been declared a losing proposition, according to the trade website koimoi.com. "Panga" failed to cash in on Republic Day zest, earning only Rs 25.64 over the past weeks since its January 24 release. The film has been declared a flop.## The bright side is the slow show of these films is not dampening the enthusiasm of filmmakers as well as Bollywood buffs. The next few months overflow with interesting projects that cast spotlight firmly on the female protagonist, and celebrate Indian womanhood across societal strata.## Among the most talked-about female-centric projects this year is "Shakuntala Devi", a biopic of mathematics wizard Shakuntala Devi that casts Vidya Balan in the title role. "I want bigger openings than them (the male superstars)," the "Kahaani" actress had said with a laugh earlier this year, adding: "I am greedy. I think it's a very interesting time at Hindi cinema. I really look forward to this decade. As a female actor at the age of 41, I am amazed at the variety of roles and kinds of films I am being offered."## The Janhvi Kapoor-starrer "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" will show that the sky is the limit for women. It is a biopic of Indian Air Force combat pilot Gunjan Saxena, who entered the war zone during the 1999 Kargil War.## Psychological suspense will be the mood for Parineeti Chopra, when she returns to the Bollywood screen, with her starring role in "The Girl On the Train". The film, also featuring Aditi Rao Hydari and Kirti Kulhari, is a remake of the 2016 Hollywood thriller of the same name, which in turn was adapted from Paula Hawkins' 2015 novel of the same name.## After featuring in one of the biggest blockbusters of 2019 - "Kabir Singh", actress Kiara Advani will lead the cast of "Indoo Ki Jawani". It will definitely have more scenes and dialogues than what was given to her in "Kabir Singh", which was slammed for its "toxic masculinity".## Kangana, who never wanted to be a "hero's sidekick", will be seen as of late former Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa in the latter's biopic "Thalaivi". The actress also has "Dhaakad" which Kangana had defined as a "one of a kind female-led action film".## Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Gangubai Kathiawadi" will have Alia Bhatt as its protagonist. According to reports, the film revolves around a brothel owner and matriarch.## The year 2020 surely looks like it will belong to the heroine in Bollywood.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Randeep Hooda has dislocated his knee on the sets of the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer 'Radhe'. The actor is currently recuperating. ## Randeep took to Instagram to inform his fans about his condition. Posting a selfie, he wrote: "A selfie after a good run..trying to rehabilitate my dislocated knee that got busted on the sets of #radhe #saturdayselfie #action #movie #fitnessmotivation #fitness #health #healthylifestyle." ## Fans responded to his post wishing him a speedy recovery. ## One fan wrote: "Everything will heal, just give it some time." ## Another fan wrote: "It always feels like a great achievement after such pain. It shows how much we take our body for granted and how much we appreciate now." ## On a lighter note, instead of commenting on the actor's health, some fans took a closer look at the selfie posted by Hooda and started comparing him with "Interstellar" actor Matthew McConaughey. One fan even commented: "Good work in ‘Interstellar'." ## Directed by Prabhu Deva, "Radhe" stars Salman Khan and Disha Patani. The film is Salman's Eid release this year, and is scheduled to hit theatres on May 22. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil superstar Dhanush will collaborate with his brother, director Selvaraghavan, for 'Pudhupettai 2'. The director, who last year made 'NGK' with superstar Suriya, revealed the big news about his next film with Dhanush while speaking at a college event.## "The next film after 'NGK' that I will be doing is with Dhanush. While we were discussing what film we can do, we have decided to do 'Pudhupettai 2'," Selvaraghavan said at the event.## "Pudhupettai" is a 2006 release that traces the journey of a young guy who joins a gang, becomes the gang leader and then goes on to be a politician.## Last year, Dhanush too confirmed the possibility of "Pudhupettai 2" at a college cultural festival. Now that his brother Selvaraghavan has confirmed the idea, it looks like the film will take off after all.## Dhanush will work on the film after wrapping up his Bollywood film "Atrangi Re", directed by "Raanjhanaa" maker Anand L. Rai. The film also stars Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and budding actress Sara Ali Khan.## The actor has also completed shooting for director Mark Selvaraj's "Karnan".## Dhanush made his film debut in 2002 with "Thulluvadho Ilamai" directed by his father Kasthuri Raja and screenplay by Selvaraghavan. Since then, the duo has worked together in "Kadhal Kondein", "Pudhupettai" and "Mayakkam Enna". This will be the brothers' fourth collaboration.## For more and latest news about Kollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Actor Ajith Kumar will take legal action against perpetrators who forged his signature and published fake news about him. On March 6, a letter, duly 'signed by' the Ajith, declared that the Tamil superstar will re-join social media.## The news has irked Ajith and his legal counsels, Anand and Anand, have issued a statement on his behalf. The letter states: "Our client has issued a public notice in the past, and has on repeated occasions maintained that, he does not have any social media accounts, and that he does not have or support any official fan page on any stream of social media."## The letter also said: "Our client would like to state that necessary and appropriate legal action would be taken to the fullest extent possible against the perpetrator who issued the false notice and forged our client's signature."## Popularly known as ‘Thala' among fans, Ajith Kumar maintains a low profile and doesn't even attend film events. His films in 2019 "Viswasam" and "Ner Konda Paaravai" were blockbusters. The actor is currently working on H. Vinoth's "Valimai", produced by Boney Kapoor.## Recently, Ajith was spotted with producer Boney Kapoor at Sridevi's Chennai residence in Mylapore, the video of which is doing the rounds on social media. He even obliged selfies-seeking fans outside the residence. Bollywood actress and Rajinikanth's "Kaala" heroine Huma Qureshi has been roped in as heroine of the venture.## For more and latest news about Kollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who currently resides in New York, spent his birthday this year with his friend, the Hollywood legend Robert De Niro.## "This is the third year in a row that we have met over lunch for my birthday, it was gracious enough for Mr De Niro to accept my lunch invitation. Nothing can be more magical for an actor than to be able to spend quality time on your birthday with the God of Acting," Anupam Kher shared.## The actor also posted their photo on Instagram.## Last year too De Niro had organised a lunch for Anupam Kher on his birthday and this year, too, both friends were seen dining out on a special day.## On the Bollywood front, Anupam Kher will next be seen in Vivek Agnihotri's "The Kashmir Files", based on the Kashmir Genocide. The film is slated to hit theatres on August 15.## For more and latest news about Bollywood and Hollywood, stay tuned with us.