'Dev' review: A middling romance fraught with problems
By Sudhir Srinivasan
Express News Service
Cast: Karthi, Rakul Preet, Amrutha Srinivasan, RJ Vignesh
Rating: 2/5
Friday, February 15, 2019
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guru randhawa - Kangana Ranaut to direct her own biopic!
Kangana Ranaut to direct her own biopic!
Bollywood powerhouse Kangana Ranaut is soon going to bring her own life story to the silver screen, which will be directed by the actor herself.
The upcoming film's script will be penned by 'Baahubali' writer KV Vijayendra, who also wrote 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'.
The film will go on floors by the end of this year in October-November. Kangana already has her technical crew in place for her own production films.
"My own story is the subject of my next directorial. But it is not a propaganda film with characters who are starkly black and white, rather it is a sincere, heartfelt account of my journey so far with plenty of lighter moments," Kangana said in a statement.
"I'm emboldened by the love of the people around me, who have never judged me but accepted me for who I am," she added.
According to the 'Queen' actor, Vijayendra urged Kangana to let him write a film based on her life.
"Around 12 weeks ago, he urged me to let him write a film based on my life. I was nervous and wary initially, but then, given his stature and the fact that I trust him implicitly, I gave Vijayendra sir the go-ahead to the project," she said.
Kangana also said that the film will focus on several aspects of her life but would not name anyone who has had differences with the actor in the past.
"How can I show my journey without people, I can't be walking alone. But we will not be taking any names. The idea is to protect me and my life with all its highs and lows," she said.
"In the end, it is the story of an achiever, a girl from the mountains who came into Bollywood without any connections in the industry or even a godfather, and went on to carve a niche for herself against all odds, with some memorable films like Gangster, Tanu Weds Manu and its sequel, Fashion, Queen and more recently Manikarnika, bagging three National Awards along the way," she added.
The 31-year-old actor received rave reviews for her performance in her directorial debut 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'. The film is a biopic on Rani Lakshmibai and is still running strong in the theatres.
She will be next seen in 'Mental Hai Kya' and 'Panga'.
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mia khalifa - A.R. Murugadoss enters 'Avengers: Endgame' universe
A.R. Murugadoss enters 'Avengers: Endgame' universe
MUMBAI: Director A.R. Murugadoss will be penning dialogues for the Tamil version of Hollywood film "Avengers: Endgame".
In an endeavour to present the film to fans in their local language, Marvel India has associated with Murugadoss. And the award-winning screenwriter was happy to lend his creative vision to the Tamil version of the much-anticipated film.
"I have always admired the story, spectacle and scale that Marvel brings to its movies, and 'Avengers: Endgame' is going to be one such powerhouse of a film that has the whole country excited," Murugadoss said in a statement.
"As a writer and a filmmaker and now a fan - thanks to my son Aaditya - I am thrilled to be a part of this phenomenon which brings together a galaxy of powerful characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and more. I have tried to bring in an interesting local flavour to the movie without compromising on the original thought and certainly hope that fans will look forward to watching the Tamil version of the film," he added.
Anthony and Joe Russo's directorial "Avengers: Endgame", starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, will release in India on April 26 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
It took as many as 22 superheroes to battle it out with one supervillain Thanos and still face defeat in last year's "Avengers: Infinity War". The Mad Titan had to just snap his fingers to wipe out half the universe.
Going by the trailer of "Avengers: Endgame", the Avengers like Captain America, who were not reduced to dust, are gearing up for the fight of their lives.
Bikram Duggal, Head of Studio Entertainment, Marvel India, said: "South India has emerged as one of the crucial markets for Marvel and we have always had a special focus on super serving the Marvel fans in south as well. With the celebrated writer A.R. Murugadoss, we are bringing alive the magnificence and grandeur of the film in a language that the audiences prefer.
"We hope all the fans will appreciate this effort and enjoy this epic spectacle in Tamil as well."
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lottery sambad - After A Strong Musical Base, Bhushan Kumar's T-Series To Now Pave Its Way In Digital World
After A Strong Musical Base, Bhushan Kumar's T-Series To Now Pave Its Way In Digital World
After proving to be the mogul of music industry and establishing themselves a successful film studio, T-Series is all set to enter the digital space with web series and web films. Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series along with producing films and music videos have ventured out into locking scripts for web-shows and web-films. With growing demand for digital content, the production house has decided to expand their avenues and explore a new yet a familiar territory of digital space. The new venture will be headed by one of the oldest confidante of T-Series, Mr. Vinod Bhanushali, who is currently the President- Media, Marketing, Publishing (TV) and Music Acquisitions at T-Series.
Speaking on the expansion, head honcho of T-Series, Bhushan Kumar says, “This is the time to expand into digital space with shows and films. There exists a huge audience across the globe that you reach out to with this medium. Web-shows and web-films have an audience for all kinds of genres of storytelling and different languages as well. Along with producing films, we want to create content for digital space and give a platform for new directors and storytellers.”
Mr Bhanushali, who has worked with T-Series for around two decades, along with his team has already started working on scripts and pre-production of few series and films. T-Series is already working with digital platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5 and other such platforms for digital distribution of their home productions.
Speaking on his new role, Mr Vinod Bhanushali, says, “Digital viewership is growing at a rapid speed and is a huge platform that needed to be tapped by us. Web shows and films has its own set of audience and is a huge market as everyone – all ages, races, languages, community across the world are hooked on to it. There are some stories that are not meant for the 70mm screen yet they are needed to be told. They are commercial yet strong content films. With a new space that has evolved, web-shows and web-films have become a huge demand which is tested and proven to be successful. We have a lot of scripts coming to us every day and many of them are a perfect fit to this medium. We want to give a chance to these storytellers to bring forth their stories. T-Series will now become a platform to produce these stories and associate with our existing digital platforms to release our content.”
Music has always been an important aspect of all T-Series films. Even with the new space which will explore fiction, non-fiction stories on digital platform, music will still be a very integral part.
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jio tv - Arshad Warsi: "Have Not Proved Myself At All In Bollywood"
Arshad Warsi: "Have Not Proved Myself At All In Bollywood"
He has been in the Hindi film industry for over two decades now, but actor Arshad Warsi says that he has much more to offer as he has still not proved himself in Bollywood.
Before making his acting debut, he served as an assistant director to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in the 1987 film “Kaash“. Then in 1996, Arshad made his acting debut with “Tere Mere Sapne”. He later featured in films such as the “Munna Bhai” franchise, “Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet”, “Hulchul”, “Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?”, “Golmaal” franchise and “Ishqiya”.
Asked if he feels he has proved himself in Bollywood, Arshad told IANS here: “I have not proved myself at all. There is a lot in this box. I think there is a lot more that I can do and I am capable of doing a lot more. Sooner or later, it might happen but every time there’s a challenge when I read a script…”
On his journey in the industry, he said: “It has been good. When I started before getting into movies I was working really hard and was struggling. Since the time I joined movies, till now my life has gotten better and better,” said Arshad, who has “Total Dhamaal” and “Pagalpanti” in his kitty.
The actor, who is popular as Circuit from “Munna Bhai”, added that he has absolutely no reason to complain.
With films like “Golmaal”, “Dhamaal” and “Salaam Namaste”, the 50-year-old has made a name for himself in the comedy genre.
What about getting typecast?
“When a comic actor does a serious role, they start looking odd… The serious films that I have done, nobody said anything… they instead said ‘you were good’. In ‘Seher’, nobody could believe it was the same guy. I thankfully proved that I have worked everywhere,” he said.
The “Jolly LLB” actor added that he tries to play all his characters “very differently”.
“Problem lies when you do the same thing over and over again in every film,” he said.
Asked if there is anything else he aspires to do, he said: “I can’t think like that. I go script by script and film by film… That’s how it is. I hope somebody writes something interesting and makes me do that.”
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mia khalifa - T-Series ventures into digital space; to produce web-series & web-films
T-Series ventures into digital space; to produce web-series & web-films
Bhushan Kumar entrusts Vinod Bhanushali to lead a team along with him to create content for the digital space
After proving to be the mogul of music industry and establishing themselves a successful film studio, T-Series is all set to enter the digital space with web series and web films. Bhushan Kumar's T-Series along with producing films and music videos have ventured out into locking scripts for web-shows and web-films. With growing demand for digital content, the production house has decided to expand their avenues and explore a new yet a familiar territory of digital space. The new venture will be headed by one of the oldest confidante of T-Series, Mr. Vinod Bhanushali, who is currently the President- Media, Marketing, Publishing (TV) and Music Acquisitions at T-Series.
Speaking on the expansion, head honcho of T-Series, Bhushan Kumar says, "This is the time to expand into digital space with shows and films. There exists a huge audience across the globe that you reach out to with this medium. Web-shows and web-films have an audience for all kinds of genres of storytelling and different languages as well. Along with producing films, we want to create content for digital space and give a platform for new directors and storytellers."
Mr Bhanushali, who has worked with T-Series for around two decades, along with his team has already started working on scripts and pre-production of few series and films. T-Series is already working with digital platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5 and other such platforms for digital distribution of their home productions. Speaking on his new role, Mr Vinod Bhanushali, says, "Digital viewership is growing at a rapid speed and is a huge platform that needed to be tapped by us. Web shows and films has its own set of audience and is a huge market as everyone - all ages, races, languages, community across the world are hooked on to it. There are some stories that are not meant for the 70mm screen yet they are needed to be told. They are commercial yet strong content films. With a new space that has evolved, web-shows and web-films have become a huge demand which is tested and proven to be successful. We have a lot of scripts coming to us every day and many of them are a perfect fit to this medium. We want to give a chance to these storytellers to bring forth their stories. T-Series will now become a platform to produce these stories and associate with our existing digital platforms to release our content."
Music has always been an important aspect of all T-Series films. Even with the new space which will explore fiction, non-fiction stories on digital platform, music will still be a very integral part.
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tamilrockers - SC expresses displeasure over defective review petitions in Rafale case
SC expresses displeasure over defective review petitions in Rafale case
The Supreme Court Friday expressed unhappiness over some lawyers filing defective petitions and seeking wide publicity in the media, while referring to review pleas challenging its verdict in the Rafale case.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said lawyers file petitions in the apex court registry and instead of removing the defects of the pleas, they go to media for wide publicity.
"The other side is not so innocent...The petitioners go to media and claim wide publicity," the bench of Chief Justice Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna said while referring to defective review petitions filed challenging its verdict in the Rafale case.
The apex court's observation came when it was hearing lawyers mentioning cases for urgent listing and hearing.
The CJI has asked the registrar (judicial) of the apex court to come and witness the mentioning proceedings so that the registry officials can get their act right and work more efficiently.
Earlier, the apex court had on December 14 dismissed a batch of pleas challenging the deal between India and France for procurement of 36 Rafale jets, saying there was no occasion to "really doubt the decision making process" warranting setting aside of the contract.
The apex court had rejected the pleas seeking lodging of an FIR and a court-monitored probe in to alleged irregularities in the Rs 58,000-crore deal, in which both the countries have entered into an inter-governmental agreement (IGA).
Several petitions seeking review of the verdict, including one by AAP lawmaker Sanjay Singh, have been filed in the apex court.
The Rafale fighter is a twin-engine Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) manufactured by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation.
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bf video - Curfew in Jammu as protests turn violent
Curfew in Jammu as protests turn violent
Jammu, Feb 15 (IANS) Authorities on Friday imposed curfew in Jammu city after mobs protesting against the terrorist strike in the Kashmir Valley turned violent, torching some vehicles and damaging several others.
District Magistrate Ramesh Kumar said the curfew had been clamped to maintain law and order.
Police said the violence began in the city's Gujjar Nagar area.
Police used tear smoke and batons to bring the situation under control after which curfew was imposed, initially in Gujjar Nagar, Talab Khatikan, Janipur, Bakshi Nagar, Chenni Heemat, Bus Stand and some other places in old city area and later extended to entire Jammu.
Tension spread to other "sensitive areas" of the city as news about the violence in Gujjar Nagar spread.
"People are advised to maintain calm and not play into the hands of anti-social elements who want to exploit the situation for their nefarious objectives," a police officer said.
One of the 45 CRPF soldiers killed in Thursday's suicide bombing in Pulwama was identified as Naseer Ahmad of Rajouri district in the state.
A protest shutdown was called on Friday by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI).
Jammu transporters association, the local Bar association and the National Conference have extended support to the shutdown.
Rakesh Gupta, President of JCCI, an influential body of local traders and industrialists, told IANS: "We condemn the brutal attack and stand in solidarity with the families who have lost their dear ones in this attack.
"I appeal to the people belonging to different sections of the society to maintain the traditional harmony and brotherhood for which Jammu has been known ever since the fires of violence spread in the (Kashmir) Valley."
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birthday wishes - Kareena Kapoor Khan Looks Simply HOT as She Exercises Vigorously in This Inspiring Work-Out Video
Kareena Kapoor Khan Looks Simply HOT as She Exercises Vigorously in This Inspiring Work-Out Video
Kareena Kapoor Khan's manager Poonam Damania just dropped one of the hottest work out videos of the star and we need your attention RN! Bebo has always been that woman who is super-conscious about being stylish and fit at any given point of time. Even her pregnancy during Taimur's birth was one whole lesson of how to pull off that period with grace and glamour. Now, the diva was again seen working out with her bestie/actress, Amrita Arora in the gym. This video deserves special attention by all the die-hard fans of Poo as you can totally see what she goes through to be that goddess that she is! Kareena Kapoor Khan Holds a New Responsibility, Actress Titled as Brand Ambassador for Swasth Immunised India.
The Veere Di Wedding actress sported a black sports bra paired with black gym tights. She looked perfect in that no-makeup look and sleek straight high ponytail. Seriously, how can she be so perfect twenty-four into seven? Her flawless look makes us want to demand her presence on Instagram like right now. Meanwhile, Amrita looked all pretty and energetic in an over-sized tee as she worked out with the style diva. Kareena Kapoor Khan On Being Trolled As Taimur’s 'Careless Mother': There’s A Finger I’m Showing You In My Mind Right Now.
Check Out Kareena's Hot Video Here and Get Inspired!
Meanwhile, Bebo is all set to get back on the sets. She will be next seen in a film called 'Good News' that also stars Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. She and Akki will be seen as a couple who are trying to get her pregnant after 7 years of their marriage. Naturally, the prep work of her role is going on extensively and this video is the proof. One can simply watch this video and get inspired to leave their bed and hit the gym, isn't it?
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jio tv - Sharif shifted to hospital in Lahore from jail
Sharif shifted to hospital in Lahore from jail
Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is serving a seven-year imprisonment in a corruption case, has been shifted to a hospital in Lahore from the Kot Lakhpat jail here for cardiac treatment.
Sharif, 69, was brought to the Jinnah Hospital from the jail in high security. The Punjab home department has declared the private ward of Jinnah Hospital a "sub-jail" for the duration of Sharif's stay there.
The ousted premier was shifted back to jail on February 7 after having a six-day treatment at Services Hospital where a multi-disciplinary medical board examined him and unanimously opined that he needs some kind of cardiac intervention.
Subsequently, the PML-N supremo's personal physician Adnan Khan had requested the Punjab government to provide round-the-clock expert cardiac care to Sharif at a facility where cardiology intervention and multidisciplinary backup would be available.
Entertaining the request, the Punjab Home Department accorded sanction for "shifting of high-profile National Accountability Bureau convicted prisoner Sharif from central jail to Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, for medical treatment for minimum required period.
The PML-N has been demanding shifting of Sharif to London for his treatment. The PML-N has also submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly demanding that Sharif should be shifted to London as he always had undergone cardiac treatment there and the doctors knew his medical history.
The medical board here, however, declared that Sharif's treatment is possible in any specialised cardiac health facility in Pakistan.
After examining all results of his tests, the medical board has reached a unanimous decision that Sharif needs some kind of cardiac intervention. For the purpose he should be shifted to a cardiac institute, the head of the medical board at the Services Hospital, Professor Dr Mahmood Ayaz, had said.
He said Sharif had heart issues because of his previous history of some diseases, including high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney problem.
Dr Ayaz further said: According to the findings of the board, Sharif is facing some problems in blood supply of heart veins that must be addressed by cardiac specialists. We had engaged some cardiac specialists from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology who examined the patient and his test reports and suggested little change in Sharif's medicines.
Sharif has been behind the bars since December 24, 2018, after an accountability court convicted him in one of the three corruption cases filed under the direction of the Supreme Court.
On Thursday Sharif's younger brother PMLN president Shahbaz Sharif got bail from high court in two corruption cases.
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djpunjab - Gully Boy creates magic at the box office!
Gully Boy creates magic at the box office!
Zoya Akhtar's directorial Gully Boy opens on a BIG note as the film rakes in 18.70 Cr on day 1 at the box office.
Gully Boy had a Thursday release because of Valentines Day and is expected to witness an upward trend over the weekend.
The film is going to be about the five big metros especially Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore with the big multiplexes giving a huge ratio of the collections.
Gully Boy is a story inspired by slum rappers of Dharavi, Gully Boy has gone ahead to create immense buzz amongst the masses. The trailer, the music and now the early reviews post its screening at the Berlin Film Festival has created a lot of anticipation for this Zoya Akhtar's film.
Zoya Akhtar who has been ahead of her times with films Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do is now all set to rule the box office with Gully Boy which is making all right noise across quarters.
Starring Ranveer Singh as the street rapper, Gully Boy stars Alia Bhatt as his love interest bringing to the screen the fresh chemistry of the duo. The film also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Kalki Koechlin in pivotal roles.
Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Gully Boy is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment in association with Tiger Baby and this film on the underground rap movement in India is slated to release on February 14.
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