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The Bollywood Bookclub
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Bollywood is always busy filming or working on projects, rarely do celebrities have time to do what they enjoy the most. Still, between shoots or the occasional quiet evening at home, they choose a book over everything else. If you haven't read in a while, this might motivate you.
Like Priyamani, I'm consciously choosing my roles: 'Bhamakalapam' actor Pradeep Rudra
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A consultant and entrepreneur Pradeep Rudra grew up in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, and lived in Australia before moving back to Hyderabad to start his fitness business F45 Fitness where he trained several celebrities well. Prior to 'Shyam Singha Roy' and 'Wild Dog', Pradeep has acted in ZEE5 Telugu web series titled 'God' alongside Satyadev and Chandni directed by Aneesh Kuruvilla. He also worked on Krish's project 'Mastee' alongside Navdeep on Aha Network.
Song from 'Sarkaaru Vaari Paata' leaked; music director Thaman heartbroken
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The makers of the film had, only on Friday, chosen to release a promo for the song sung by Sid Sriram. Set to tune by Thaman, the song, titled 'Kalaavathi', has lyrics by Ananta Sriram and was eagerly awaited by fans. In fact, expectations were so high that just the promo of the single garnered a whopping six million views on YouTube. However, on Saturday, the entire song was leaked online, disappointing the entire film unit and leaving the music director emotionally shattered.
Second trailer of Tamil web series 'Vilangu' released
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The series, which is all set to premiere on ZEE5 from February 18, will have actor Vemal playing Paridhi, a sub-inspector at the Vembur police station in Trichy. The seven-episode web series, a ZEE5 Original, will also feature actress Iniya, Munishkanth, Bala Saravanan, RNR Manohar and Reshma. Set against the backdrop of the police station in Trichy, the story shines the light on the lives of simple cops and lets us explore their human side as well.
Rohan Sippy: Key to any adaptation is not to make it look like a 'copy-paste' job
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Decoding the process, Rohan told IANS: "When it comes to 'Mithya' we have to understand that it is a British show and we are making an Indian version of the core story. So, there will be some similarities of the main narrative but at the same time, it is an Indianised version. So, where we are setting the story, our society, our mindset everything has to be included in the story to make it relatable.
Netflix announces docu series on couple behind biggest-ever crypto scam
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The couple -- Ilya 'Dutch' Lichtenstein, 34, and Heather Morgan, 31 -- faces charges of conspiring to launder money and to defraud the US government, facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Netflix said in a statement late on Friday that filmmaker Chris Smith of 'The Greatest Party That Never Happened' and 'Tiger King' fame, is set to direct and executive produce the documentary series along with executive producer Nick Bilton of 'Fake Famous' and' The Inventor.
Manushi Chhillar: Worked hard on myself to play Princess Sanyogita
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'Prithviraj' is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty king Prithviraj Chauhan. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly against merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor. Manushi has been cast opposite Akshay as Prithviraj's love Princess Sanyogita. She adds, "I worked hard to get the part and I know that I worked on myself harder to play the role of Princess Sanyogita. It was a huge responsibility."
Despite LGBTQ+ theme, 'Badhaai Do' to release in UAE, barring Sharjah
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After receiving the Censor certificate, the film will be screened in only night shows in UAE for persons above 21 years of age. Earlier, when certain countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, banned the screening of Chloe Zhao's sci-fi adventure drama, 'Eternals', because of the refusal of its makers to delete certain gay-themed scenes, the UAE had allowed the film's release.
Robert Pattinson used 'Harry Potter' pay cheque to pursue music career
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He said: "I don't know where I had the kind of belief in that, because there was absolutely no one saying that there's any kind of music career on the table. But I was doing a lot of gigs all the time. I was just constantly doing open mics all the time, and then I ran out of money, basically." The actor went on to make millions starring as heartthrob vampire Edward Cullen in the money-spinning teen franchise 'Twilight'.
Tisca Chopra starts her online food show 'Tisca's Table'
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Starting from Saturday, the show will see Tisca in conversation with celebrities like Jim Sarbh, Sobhita Dhulipala, Anurag Kashyap, Masaba Gupta, Mary Kom, Saisha Shinde among others. Produced by Fursat Films, Gautam Thakker Films, Cheese and Crackers, every episode of 'Tisca's Table' takes the audience through Tisca identifying restaurants serving delicious foods in the locales of the city.
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