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Pooja Dey on working with Vikram Bhatt, Rohit Roy in 'Maaya 4'
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The actress is quite impressed with the working style of her co-star. Pooja praised Rohit Roy's grounded nature and said working with him is a great opportunity for her and he is always supportive. She shared: "I am lucky that I got to share screen with him. He is very motivating. If you're feeling down, he'll make sure you're motivated. Working with Rohit Roy was very comfortable. :
Mrunal Thakur's first look in Dulquer Salmaan's next revealed
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While Dulquer's character is called Lieutenant Ram, Mrunal's character has been introduced as Sita. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, the teaser shows Dulquer clicking a picture of Mrunal as the two look at each other. The film produced by Ashwini Dutt and Priyanka Dutt under Swapna Cinema is being made in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. It will be presented by Vyjayanthi Movies.
Rajpal Yadav reveals what he does to avoid getting typecast
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"I'm very happy with what I've done till today. From day one I had decided that I would never repeat a character that I have played. Actors get typecast very quickly. So even if I'm offered a similar kind of role, I change its mentality. An actor cannot change his physique but the mentality can be changed," Rajpal Yadav told IANS.The actor also revealed what he did to break stereotypes.
Hot on OTT: Coming up this week (August 1 - August 7)
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Here's a look at highlight films, shows and series that are scheduled to drop in the digital space this week.
Cinemas reopen: Tougher times ahead
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During that phase of reopening of the cinema screens, there were too many conditions laid down for the managements of cinema chains to follow that it made running of cinemas literally unviable. What with selling only 50 per cent of the capacity, cleaning and sanitizing each seat of the cinema halls between two screenings as well as checking on each viewer.
'Feels Like Ishq' director Jaydeep Sarkar speaks about his leading ladies
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In a conversation, the director decodes his thoughts behind casting the right talent and how he is redefining the 'job' of a director. "It is interesting to take the reference of these two films because the range of actors I have worked within these two projects are very different. Koko and Tilottoma are my friends, so from the time I was writing the first draft of 'Nayantara's Nacklace " Sarkar said.
Ava Aashna Chopra shares excitement on debut in India with Punjabi movie 'Soniye Ve'
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Singapore-raised model and actress Ava Aashna Chopra says: "To stay longer in a reality show we need votes from our audience and I am yet to introduce myself here. Moreover since childhood I have been addicted to Bollywood movies and am a big fan of stars like Salman Khan, Sridevi, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif. So of course I wish to do 'Bigg Boss' in the coming time."
Courtney Cox is real-life Monica Geller from 'Friends'
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Courtney on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' revealed that she is a "pretty neat" person just like her character Monica, who in 'Friends' came across as a very organised person. While speaking to Cox, actress Drew Barrymore asked: "Speaking of the neat gene. Did Monica Geller get it from you?" To which, Cox replied: "I am very neat! I did a post on Instagram which said 'how do you say you're Monica without saying Monica' and I opened my drawer."
Amaal Mallik thrilled to compose music for Prabhas' film 'Radhe Shyam'
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Sharing his excitement over the same, Amaal said: "I am so thrilled that I am part of a Prabhas sir movie, it's going to be exciting to compose for Radhe Shyam. Director Radha sir has created a massive canvas for me to create something forever and larger than life for this film. All I know is I'm gonna give it my all." Helmed by Radha Krishna Kumar, 'Radhe Shyam' also features actress Pooja Hegde in the female lead.
Johnny Lever is smiling because comedy is now serious business
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In conversation with IANS, Johnny said, "I remember back in the day, when I was a youngster, doing a full-time job and in the free time looking for platforms to perform as a comedian, all the so-called elite clubs in Colaba wouldn't entertain a comedian. This used to be so 'unsophisticated' for them. I wondered why? Was is it our jokes that weren't relatable for them or were differences in sense of humour that created the barrier?"
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