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07

Feb

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Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ to star sisters Kate and Rooney Mara

Acclaimed German filmmaker Werner Herzog has roped in Hollywood stars Rooney and Kate Mara for his upcoming movie "Bucking Fastard".   According to reports, Herzog is writing and directing the film, making it the first project featuring real-life sisters collaborating on screen.   "Bucking Fastard" is based on the true story of inseparable twin sisters Joan and Jean, who live on the fringes of society.   The movie will be produced by Ariel Leon Isacovitch and Agnes Chu along with Andrea Bucko and Emanuele Moretti of Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group, and Clara Wu Tsai.   It will start production…

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07

Feb

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Kalki Koechlin reflects on her journey from ‘Dev D’ to motherhood

Acclaimed actor Kalki Koechlin recalls being "highly stressed" about her Hindi speaking skills while working on ex-husband and director Anurag Kashyap’s "Dev D". The film released in February 2009 and acquired a cult status.   Starring Abhay Deol in the titular role, "Dev D" is a modern take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's much-adapted Bengali novel "Devdas". Mahie Gill played the role of Paro in the film.   It was Koechlin's first leading role in Hindi cinema and the actor was still learning Hindi when she landed the role of Leni/ Chanda in the movie.   "My memory is of being…

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06

Feb

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Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman reunite for ‘Loveyapa’ screening

Bollywood’s superstar trio Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan reunited for the first time in over a year to attend the special screening of "Loveyapa", featuring Aamir’s son Junaid Khan.   Also starring Khushi Kapoor, the upcoming romantic-comedy is the first theatrical release of Junaid, who made his acting debut with the Netflix movie "Maharaj".   On Wednesday evening, Aamir held a special screening of the movie, directed by Advait Chandan of “Laal Singh Chaddha” and “Secret Superstar” fame, at the Excel Entertainment office for his close friends from the industry.   Shah Rukh, wearing a blue shirt…

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06

Feb

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Assam set to host first Guwahati Asian Film Festival from Feb 7

Assam is all geared up to host the much-awaited inaugural edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 from February 7 at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati. The three-day landmark event for film enthusiasts, creators, and industry professionals, will be inaugurated at 5:30 pm on Friday.   Iranian film ‘In the Arms of the Tree’ by acclaimed director Babak Khajehpasha will be showcased following the inauguration ceremony.   "In the Arms of the Tree", a film directed by Babak Khajehpasha, of Iran, is scheduled to be exhibido following the inaugural ceremonie. Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage, eminent…

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06

Feb

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Crisis specialist sues Blake Lively

In the latest twist to the “It Ends With Us” lawsuit saga, a Texas crisis communications specialist has now sued Blake Lively for defamation after the actor pulled him into her legal fight with co-star and director Justin Baldoni.   Lively and Baldoni have been engaged in a legal war over their film “It Ends With Us”.   Jed Wallace and his company, Street Relations, filed the USD 7 million lawsuit in federal court in Texas on Tuesday. It says he had nothing to do with any campaign to harm Lively's reputation as she alleged in a court filing.  …

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06

Feb

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Ben Affleck to direct and star in Netflix thriller ‘Animals’

Hollywood star Ben Affleck is all set to direct and also essay the lead role in revived crime thriller "Animals".   Last year, Affleck had planned to only direct "Animals" with Matt Damon lined up to play the lead role in the film, according to an entertainment news outlet.   However, the movie was delayed due to issues related to the rights. Affleck moved on to the sequel of "The Accountant", while Damon was cast in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey".   The film has now been revived, with Affleck remaining in the director's chair while also taking on the lead…

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06

Feb

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‘Mrs’ is more palatable for north Indian viewers: Sanya

Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra watched the acclaimed Malayalam film "The Great Indian Kitchen" when she took on the role of female lead its adaptation "Mrs".   Sanya described the Hindi remake as a "more palatable" plot for north Indian viewers.   The Hindi film, also starring Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljit Singh, is based on 2021's "The Great Indian Kitchen" directed by Jeo Baby.   Much like the original film, "Mrs" revolves around an aspiring dancer called Richa (Malhotra) who is married off in a patriarchal family where she is reduced to doing household chores but ultimately resists her oppression.  …

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05

Feb

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Sikandar Kher joins Dharmendra in ‘Ikkis’

Actor Sikandar Kher will soon be seen in director Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming war drama “Ikkis”.   The film is based on the life of the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal and features veteran superstar Dharmendra along with "The Archies" actor Agastya Nanda. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan via Maddock Films.   In “Ikkis”, Kher is set to play a “dedicated Army man, bringing to the screen the resilience, discipline and heroism synonymous with the Indian armed forces”.   Also read: Jonita 'super stoked' to perform with Ed Sheeran   The 43-year-old actor said he always wanted to…

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05

Feb

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Lady Gaga thanks fans for ‘very special’ Grammy

American singer, songwriter and actress Lady Gaga added another feather in her already decorated cap when she won her 14th Grammy Award at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday.   Gaga, known for her chart-topping hits, was awarded the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on their hit duet 'Die with a Smile'.   Taking to social media on Wednesday, the iconic performer, wrote an emotional post about the win, terming it "a very special one."   Alongside a photo of herself holding her gramophone trophy, the 'Joker: Folie a Deux' star expressed gratitude and joy.…

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Feb

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Priyanka Chopra shares fun photos from ‘shaadi ka ghar’

‘Shaadi ka ghar’ is always buzzing with love, laughter and joy. And looks like Priyanka Chopra is soaking up every bit of it as her brother Siddharth Chopra prepares to tie the knot in a few days.   Giving her fans a sneak peek into the preparations for the upcoming wedding, the 'Barfi' actress shared a series of photographs on Instagram where she can be seen enjoying dance rehearsals for her brother's sangeet ceremony.   Along with the pictures, the actress added a caption that read, "Shaadi ka ghar..!! And it begins tomorrow (red heart emoji) mere bhai ki shaadi…

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