Sep 022017
 

It’s going to be a long and never-ending wait we’re about to endure for the final season of ‘Game of Thrones’, especially with no premier date in sight. But if we keep getting videos like these, it’ll surely help.

If you’re a ‘Game of Thrones’ fan, like almost everyone in the whole world, you will thoroughly enjoy this video proving Jorah, Tormund, Beric and The Hound are absolutely the coolest people on the show.

These four aren’t just seasoned White Walker killers, it turns out they moonlight as the best folk group this side of Westeros as well. Forget the Brotherhood Without Banners, we’re all about the Brotherhood Without Banjos :

BROTHERHOOD WITHOUT BANJOS  This is our latest hit “Anthem over season seven end”. On Guitar #iainglen ! On the ukulele #richarddormer, and choir Mr. #rorymccann and myself! Our new album is called: “What will fate bring us???” #brotherhoodwithoutbanjos #throwbackthuresday #got7 #behindthescenes #tomwaits

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In a video posted on Instagram by Kristofer Hivju, the foursome can be seen singing Tom Wait’s absolute mega ballad ‘I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You’. While on set, likely filming the penultimate episode of the season, ‘Beyond the Wall’, they obviously did what anyone would do – break out the instruments and into a song while waiting for the crew to reset the scene.

‘Brotherhood Without Banjos’ – that’s the name Kristofer has given the band – would honestly sell out stadiums if they actually decided to make it a real thing.

The Hound, Jorah, Tormund And Beric Form A Folk Band© Instagram

In the video, we can see Iain Glen (AKA Jorah Mormont) on the guitar, Richard Dormer (Beric Dondarrion) on the ukelele with Rory McCann (Sandor ‘The Hound’ Clegane) and Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane) on vocals.

They even revealed what their next album will be called – ‘What will fate bring us???’ But, we still don’t know if they’re just a Tom Waits cover band.

The Hound, Jorah, Tormund And Beric Form A Folk Band© Instagram

Looks like ‘Brotherhood Without Banjos’ just want to be able to kick back and lay down some smooth tunes, but this undead business is majorly coming in the way. Let’s see what will be their next song. 

Sep 012017
 

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Ekta Kapoor’s ambitious web series, ‘The Test Case’, which is based on the Indian Army, failed to enjoy a successful run, with the makers reportedly pulling the plug on the show after one episode. mid-day had earlier reported that creative differences between director Nagesh Kukunoor and Kapoor had been cited as reason to bring the show to a halt. Now, we hear, the team of ‘The Test Case’ has decided to resurrect their pet project.

Nimrat Kaur from the show
Nimrat Kaur from the show

A source says that Kukunoor has been shown the door, with Dangal (2016) assistant director Vinay Waikul being appointed to helm the Nimrat Kaur-starrer. A unit hand adds, “While the city was battling with the deluge on Tuesday, the actors shot for the show. Nimrat, who sustained a leg injury on the set, also continued shooting. A major chunk of the narrative is being re-written and Ekta is being much more involved this time around.”

Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor

In an official statement, producer Deepak Dhar, MD & CEO Endemol Shine India, said, “We’re happy that the production of The Test Case is on in full swing. It’s a show that is close to us.”

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Aditi Singh, daughter of yesteryear actor Jainendra Pratap Singh, who was seen in films like Deewaana Mujhsa Nahi (1990), features with Salman Khan in the promos of Bigg Boss 11.

Aditi Singh
Aditi Singh

She is seen as his married neighbour, who tells him to get hitched. Khan replies that he would have, if she was single. The youngster has dabbled in Telugu films.

Singh considers herself lucky to be Khan’s heroine in the reality show’s promos.

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Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'CruzAjay Devgn and Ileana D’Cruz

‘Baadshaho’
U/A: Action, thriller
Director: Milan Luthria
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Ileana D’Cruz, Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, Vidyut Jammwal
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First things first, a heist film needs to be clever, engaging and as a result, entertaining. On these very counts, Baadshaho fails miserably. Set during the Emergency period in India, the film starts off with a confrontation between Rani Geetanjali (Ileana D’Cruz) and a politician, Sanjeev (Priyanshu Chatterjee), who bears an uncanny resemblance to Sanjay Gandhi. When Sanjeev orders the royal ‘khazana’ to be transported from Rajasthan to Delhi, Rani Geetanjali smells something fishy. Not one to be outdone, she turns to her lieutenant and lover Bhawani (Ajay Devgn) to rob the truck carrying the ‘khazana’.

Enter the gang who will pull off the heist – Daliya (Emraan Hashmi) whose t-shirts have quotes like ‘free love’ and ‘night special’ just to make sure that his character’s flirtatious streak is established, Guruji (Sanjay Mishra), a drunkard who is expert at picking locks and Sanjana (Esha Gupta) who works with Rani. We also have Seher (Vidyut Jammwal) who has his own reasons to join the motley group.

Director Milan Luthria doesn’t waste any time in kickstarting the cat-and-mouse game. And that is where part of the problem lies. The film has very little to offer post interval, and predictable screenplay plays the biggest spoiler. The corny dialogues only add to the misery. Sample these – when Sanjana tells Bhawani how they may be outnumbered by the army protecting the treasure, he says, ‘Woh army hai, toh hum harami hai.’ Or while flirting with Sanjana, Daliya says, ‘Sharam aur main ek sentence main nahi aate.’

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Coming to the actors, Devgn has the same set of expressions – just this time around, it feels as if the intensity that is synonymous with him, has mellowed. While Hashmi and Jammwal are commendable, the surprise package is Mishra who walks away with some of the best lines in the film. D’Cruz has little to do besides looking gorgeous in her chiffon sarees. As for Gupta, wonder what made her agree to portray the inconsequential role.

In its runtime of 136 minutes, the film feels longer than it should. The ending is so simplistic, it’s almost laughable. It is a case of how a good ol’ masala entertainer, which otherwise could have been an enjoyable affair thanks to its action sequences and some seeti maar dialogues, has gone wrong – once again, reiterating the importance of sharp writing in a thriller.

Far from an exciting film that would have me glued to my seat, this one made me look for the nearest exit to run. Instead of Baadshaho, one could well call it ‘Bhaag jao’.

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Sunny Leone says that she has constantly been trying to change her image of an actor suited for sexual roles only, with hubby Daniel Weber helping her reinvent herself. And yet, she shot for five item songs in the past year. In a bid to test her acting prowess, Leone, who will feature in the special number, Trippy Trippy, in Sanjay Dutt’s Bhoomi, tells mid-day that now, she intends to concentrate on roles that explore her capabilities.

“After my last few films, I decided to evaluate the elements that are working in my favour. I realised I should minimise the number of films that only see me in a single song. I want to concentrate on acting,” she says, adding that she has also been working with a coach to hone her skills. “I can already see the difference. I have no control over the success of my films, but I am confident about my acting capabilities.”

With sex comedies and dramas like the 2016 films, Mastizaade, One Night Stand and Beiimaan Love, on her resume, Leone has often been criticised for giving a nod to roles that follow a defined template. But, the actor argues that her career’s trajectory isn’t at odds with those of others in Bollywood.

“Every film is glamorous. There were elements in both films [Mastizaade and One Night Stand] that were sexy, but, that’s the case with all movies. I am not doing anything that another actress has not done. I don’t know why it evokes a different reaction,” says Leone, who has another romantic drama, Arbaaz Khan’s Tera Intezaar, in her kitty. Following in the footsteps of multiple industry folk exploring different careers, Leone is dabbling with television, and production too. “I am doing TV shows, and commercials. I will also turn producer along with Daniel soon.”

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Actor Sharad Kelkar says raising his hand on a senior actor like Ajay Devgn for an action sequence in “Baadshaho” was hard for him.

The film, directed by Milan Luthria, released on Friday.

Talking about the experience, Sharad said in a statement: “There are several action sequences in the film which required me to punch Ajay sir. Given that Milan Sir likes his sequences to look as authentic, it was really hard for me to raise my hand on Ajay Sir. But, I have to say that Ajay Sir is an amazing professional and an even better human being.

“He realised I was hesitant and told me to relax and just concentrate on my role. We get along very well since we have worked on a TV show earlier. He told me, ‘Sharad, your role demands you beat me, then just do it.’ That really helped.”

Sharad Kelkar used to host a reality TV show called “Rock-N-Roll Family”, which Ajay Devgn used to judge back in 2008.

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TV actress Sanjeeda Sheikh accused of beating her sister-in-lawSanjeeda Sheikh. Picture courtesy: Sanjeeda Sheikh’s Instagram account @iamsanjeeda

Television’s popular actress Sanjeeda Sheikh has fallen into a legal trouble.

Reportedly, Sanjeeda’s 22-year-old sister-in-law Zakerabanu Zakir Hussain Bagban has registered a domestic violence case against her and her maternal family, which includes Sanjeeda’s brother Anas Abdul Rahim Sheikh and mother Anisha Sheikh.

The actress’ sister-in-law Zakerabanu alleges that while conversing with her father over the phone on May 27, the trio – Sanjeeda, her brother and mother – began to yell and beat her.

On the day of the incident itself, Zakerabanu flew to her hometown in Ahmedabad and was admitted to a local hospital in Sarkhej Roza. It was on May 29 that Zakerabanu lodged an FIR at Sarkhej Police Station, suggests Mumbai Mirror report.

Sanjeeda Sheikh‘s lawyer immediately filed a petition seeking to suppress Zakerabanu’s complaint.

The tabloid further states that Sanjeeda’s lawyer counter-alleged saying that Zakerabanu had a disturbed relationship with her father owing to his orthodox mentality, which majorly hampered her equation with husband, Anas, and made it problematic for her to adapt the open-minded atmosphere at her husband’s house.

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The report also adds that on the day of the alleged incident, Sanjeeda’s sister-in-law brought to Anas’ notice that she was under the weather and had quit her training from a make-up institute in order to meet her parents at Ahmedabad.

Sanjeeda was amidst her daily soap shooting when the case was filed against her and her family.

Fresh developments in the case on August 30 brought interim relief for Sanjeeda as the Ahmedabad High Court waived the service of notice.

“The Hon’ble Court has passed an order in favour of my client by stating that the investigating agency should not take any coercive steps against her. In other words, the Hon’ble Court accepted our submission that the FIR is baseless, bad in jurisdiction and merely filed to harass my client,” informed Sanjeeda’s lawyer to Mirror.

Sanjeeda Sheikh started her TV career with ‘Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa’. She gained fame for her role in shows like ‘Ishq Ka Rang Safed’ and ‘Ek Hasina Thi’.

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In terms of movies, 2017 witnessed the release of some extraordinary ones, which not only were appreciated by the audience worldwide but were also critically acclaimed. If you often find yourself mindlessly going through a list of movies– before realizing that you no longer have time to actually watch a film, we have good news for you. You don’t have to do the hard work involved in finding a good movie; we’ve done it for you. 

If you are a movie buff, you must already know what Rotten Tomatoes is. In case you are not, Rotten Tomatoes is essentially a review aggregator website for films and TV shows.  It collects online reviews from writers who are certified members of various writing guilds or film critic associations so rest assured, you’re in good hands. 

Taking the best out of the lot, we are here with a list of the top-rated movies released in 2017 as per Rotten Tomatoes:

1. Dunkirk

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Warner Bros

Any film directed by Christopher Nolan raises a lot of expectations and ‘Dunkirk’ definitely met all of them. A thriller set during the World War II, Dunkirk is about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces take hold. What makes it a must watch is the fact that the story is told from three perspectives – land, sea, and air – with minimal dialogue. 

On the Tomatometer: 93%

2. Wonder Woman

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Wonder Woman

A badass princess, who is trained to be an unconquerable warrior, decides to uses her superpowers to the full potential in order to restore peace in the world. If this plot doesn’t interest you, we don’t know what will!

Directed by Patty Jenkins, and starring the stunning Gal Gadot, this action adventure is epic, in every possible way. 

On the Tomatometer: 92%

3. Spider-Man: Homecoming

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Sony Pictures

A reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, a sequel to ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and the sixteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’ reinvigorated the faith of true Spidey fans. Peter Parker/Spider-Man is exploring the idea of becoming an Avenger, under the watchful eye of his new mentor, Tony Stark. He tries hard to adapt to his daily, normal routine but when a new villain emerges, everything that he holds most important is threatened.

On the Tomatometer: 92%

4. War For The Planet of The Apes

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Chernin Entertainment

The 3rd part in the Planet of the Apes series is truly a marvel in terms of CGI and visual effects. Caeser goes on a journey to stop a war between his apes and an army of humans, while he also tries to fight his darker side. Watch it and witness an epic battle between both the species that will determine the future of the planet. 

On the Tomatometer: 93%

5. Marjorie Prime

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© BB Film Productions

Imagine a service creating holographic projections of late family members that you could interact with? ‘Marjorie Prime’s’ story revolves around this very concept where an 86-year-old woman spends her final days with a computerized version of her late husband. Their interactions however, help the family to rebuild its past. This one might play with your mind and feelings but, in the most beautiful and soulful way possible. 

On the Tomatometer: 92%

6. A Ghost Story

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Sailor Bear

The basic plot which revolves around a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife, might sound a little silly and even childish to some. But in reality, this movie is much more than your clichéd horror story. This bold and powerful piece of cinema involves exploration of love and loss, and will make you question the enormity of existence. Casey Afleck stars in this haunting tale of loss and the afterlife. 

On the Tomatometer: 92%

Sep 012017
 

With the kind of box office profits they bring in, these 10 Bollywood actors are making tons and tons of money. Even though many films tank at the box office, these actors are making big bucks from their film fees and brand endorsements. 

Forbes has finally released a list of the 10 highest paid actors in B-town, after revealing the list of highest paid International actors around the world. In the world’s highest paid list, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar made it to the top 10, however, none of the Indian female actors made it to the list. 

This latest list gives us a few more details about the earnings of Bollywood’s biggest celebs and their source of income. The magazine has taken an aggregate number from June 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017. The data is curated based on the collections and records of Box Office India, Box Office Mojo, IMDB, press interviews and more. 

Well, King Khan rules the list followed Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. However, what has caught everyone’s attention is the fact that just 2 female actors have made it to this list. Meet the highest paid actors of B-town in the list below: 

Shahrukh Khan

Yearly Earnings: $38 million (Rs 243 crore)

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Salman Khan

Net worth: $37 million (Rs 236 crore)

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Akshay Kumar

Net worth: $35.5 million (Rs 224 crore)

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Aamir Khan

Net worth: $12.5 million (Rs 80 crore)

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Hrithik Roshan

Net worth: $11.5 million (Rs 73.6 crore)

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Deepika Padukone

Net worth: $11 million (Rs 70 crore)

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Ranveer Singh

Net worth: $10 million (Rs 64 crore)

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Priyanka Chopra

Net worth: $10 million (Rs 64 crore)

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Amitabh Bachchan

Net worth: $9 million (Rs 57 crore)

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Ranbir Kapoor

Net worth: $8.5 (Rs 54 crore) 

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As per Forbes, both Hollywood and Bollywood male actors earn a lot more than their female counterparts and the box office receipts show us why. Taking about the Hollywood list, the magazine said, “The top 10 actors banked a cumulative $488.5 million – nearly three times the $172.5 million combined total of the 10 top-earning women. While only three actresses made more than $20 million in 12 months, 16 actors broached the mark.”

And the same pattern can be seen in B-town as well. To be precise, Deepika Padukone earns about 30% of SRK’s total pay. It goes without saying that we are proud of both PeeCee and Deeps and everyone who made it to the list!