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I wanted to be an astronaut: Sonakshi
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who started her career as a costume designer, says she wanted to be an astronaut and that it was fate which crafted her switch from fashion to cinema.The daughter of Bollywood actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha forayed into the Hindi film industry with…
I've faced bias in various countries, says Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor says she faces discrimination whenever she travels abroad and terms it as part of human nature to judge people on the basis of "brown skin"."I've faced discrimination in different countries always. They see brown skin and they judge you already.…
It's challenging to get real stories into mainstream cinema: Kabir Khan
Weaving in a story with a “real-life context” and with superstars in mainstream cinema is quite a challenge, says filmmaker Kabir Khan, known for films like "Kabul Express", "New York" and the blockbuster "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".“Commercial success is important, because in the end I’m making…
Shoojit Sircar 'not in a hurry' to make films
He picked up his camera to capture nitty-gritty of political issues with films like "Yahaan" and "Madras Cafe", traversing to slice-of-life canvas of Bollywood with "Vicky Donor" and "Piku". Shoojit Sircar's cinematic ideas have left film buffs asking for more. But the director says he…
Sarah Jane Dias wore mother's wedding gown for film
Actress Sarah Jane Dias, who features in director Pan Nalin's "Angry Indian Goddesses" (AIG), sported her mother's traditional white Christian bridal gown in the trailer of the film.The white dress happens to be Sarah's mother's wedding day dress which she had kept for her…
Farah Khan to make film on 'girl power'
After directing entertainers like "Main Hoon Na", "Om Shanti Om" and "Happy New Year", which were high on glamour and stars, choreographer-director Farah Khan is now planning to make a movie on "girl power". She says it will be more "real" than her past films.…
Youngsters more interested in Bollywood style dancing: Hema
Actress-politician Hema Malini, who is also a Bharatnatyam dancer, said that today's youngsters are more interested in Bollywood style dancing."Time has changed a lot. In these days when everything is moving so fast, our culture, art is getting affected," Hema said at the annual…
'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' to release in Pakistan
His "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" turned out to be a major success story in Pakistan for its heart warming tale of a Hindu man helping a Muslim girl to reach her parents across the border. Now at a time when art and cinema have been dragged into…
Blast from the past: SRK, Kajol get into DDLJ mode
"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ) tugged at the heartstrings of one and all when it released way back on October 20 in 1995. Fast forward to 2015, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have brought the magic back by recreating the poster of the romantic drama.…
Shahid Kapoor feels getting hitched is beautiful
He pulled off the most understated celebrity wedding of the year when he got married to Delhi-based girl Mira Rajput. Actor Shahid Kapoor is loving every bit of it. Calling it a blissful change, the actor says he is a firm believer of the institution…