April 2018 – Page 15

Zayn Malik gets his shaved head tattooed

Apr 212018

Singer Zayn Malik has added to his collection of body tattoos. This time, he has got inked on his shaved head. The “Pillowtalk” singer, 25, shared a photo of himself on Instagram on Friday night with no caption, reports people.com

Zayn Malik

The photo, taken in black and white with a psychedelic effect to it creating swirls moving about on his black jacket, showed Malik with his back to the camera as he revealed the left side of his head, shaved and bearing what looked like a tattoo behind his left ear.

His ex, Hadid liked the photo on Instagram, just one day after the singer was photographed visiting the 22-year-old at her home on Thursday and spotted leaving the next day in the same hoodie he wore the night before. In March, Malik shared two now-deleted photos of new tattoos he had added to his ink collection.

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Sophia Lillis to play Nancy Drew in film adaptation

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Apr 212018

“It” actor Sophia Lillis has been roped in to play teen detective Nancy Drew in Warner Bros’ movie adaptation of “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase.”

“It” actor Sophia Lillis has been roped in to play teen detective Nancy Drew in Warner Bros’ movie adaptation of “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase.” Ellen DeGeneres and Jeff Kleeman are producing the project through their A Very Good Production company, along with Chip Diggins, reported Variety.

Filming on the project is expected to start in May. The story, first published in 1930, was written by Mildred Wirt Benson. Warner Bros also made a film adaptation of the book in 1939, starring Bonita Granville.

The story revolves around a pair of elderly sisters and their strange experiences in their Victorian-era house, leading to the duo being accused of murder. Nancy must act quickly to save the sisters from jail. Warner Bros also released 2007’s “Nancy Drew,” starring Emma Roberts as Nancy Drew, Josh Flitter, and Max Thieriot.

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On the set

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Apr 212018

Yesterday, Shruti Haasan and Vidyut Jammwal began shooting for Mahesh Manjrekar’s next, an action drama

Mahesh Manjrekar, Shruti Haasan and Vidyut Jammwal

Yesterday, Shruti Haasan and Vidyut Jammwal began shooting for Mahesh Manjrekar’s next, an action drama. The actors had earlier teamed up for Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Yaara, which has yet to see the light of day.

Shruti had a shaky start to her career, with films such as “Luck”, “Anaganaga O Dheerudu” and “7am Arivu” failing to elicit expected response. But Pawan Kalyan’s Telugu film “Gabbar Singh”, a remake of “Dabangg”, changed the game for Shruti and got her into the big league.

The actress says she has learnt a lot over all these years, with the art of remaining patient, being the most important thing.

“It has really been about patience. I have learnt a lot of patience and still I am not that patient which I like to be. But yes, it has been better than it was before… I have learnt to be more empathetic.” Shruti wants to continue on the same path of growing and learning. “The challenge is to make something new in the path of growing and maintaining balance.”

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Shilpa Shetty finds her missing cat Simba

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Apr 212018

Shilpa Shetty’s pet cat Simba is back home. The furry feline, which went missing on Wednesday (as reported in hitlist yesterday), was found in her neighbourhood in Juhu by a security guard

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty’s pet cat Simba is back home. The furry feline, which went missing on Wednesday (as reported in hitlist yesterday), was found in her neighbourhood in Juhu by a security guard. A relieved Shilpa tells us that she will put a GPRS tracking device so that he can never get lost. But most cats are clever enough to find their way home.

On April 20, the actor-entrepreneur posted a picture of the pet and wrote, “Found out through our cameras that Simba walked out of the house around 2 pm on Wednesday. We are desperately searching for him in and around Juhu. He’s a beige Himalayan Persian with a grey furry tail. Really worried he hasn’t eaten or had water (it’s so hot). If someone has found him please feed him wet food, he doesn’t like dry food (sic).”

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Dragon tattoo turns barcode for Amyra Dastur

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Apr 212018

Dastur’s look in Rajma Chawal is inspired by Rooney Mara’s get up from acclaimed Hollywood film

Anirudh Tanwar and Amyra Dastur in the film

After having Radhika Apte slip into traditional Rajasthani attire to depict the social evils in the state’s villages in Parched (2015), director Leena Yadav has opted for an entirely distinct and edgy look for the leading lady of her next. Amyra Dastur’s appearance from Rishi Kapoor-starrer Rajma Chawal bears similarities to Rooney Mara’s get-up from David Fincher’s mystery drama, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011).

Rooney Mara

mid-day has it that the look underwent 50 iterations before the unit of Rajma Chawal could be satisfied. A source says, “The film will see Amyra sporting a badass look, which is similar to that of Rooney from The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. In one of the stills, she is seen sporting an undercut with chevrons on the side. She will also have a number of tattoos on her body, with one on her neck [of a barcode] being distinctive.” Dastur shaved one side of her head for an edgier look, it is learnt.

The drama revolves around a boy who falls in love with a girl. She is more rebellious than religious. Production insiders say, “The unit brainstormed for days to decide how the lead actor should appear. There were all certain that the look should be something that Amyra hasn’t sported before, and distinct from the rest of the cast. They started with a sharp pixie haircut and rough curls, and after improvising on it, zeroed in on this one.” Instead of fretting over the damage done to her locks, Dastur was apparently excited to “go completely wild”. “She even suggested that she should go bald, but we knew that wouldn’t fit the part as well as this one did.” The film, also starring Anirudh Tanwar as Kapoor’s son, will roll in November. It will explore the father and son’s strained relationship.

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Teaser Of 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' Shows That Harshvardhan Kapoor Is Basically Our Desi Daredevil

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Apr 202018

We had to wait for decades before we got a black superhero in form of Black Panther. With superhero being the buzzword, India has come with its own new superhero. But the question is: are we ready for this?

Teaser Of 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' Shows That Harshvardhan Kapoor Is Basically Our Desi Daredevil © FuhSePhantom

Director Vikramaditya Motwane’s film ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’ gave us a sneak peek at its teaser and at first glance the poster totally reminds us of the Netflix blockbuster, ‘Daredevil’. We know the comparison is a little too far-fetched, yet we are gonna go ahead with it, because hey, it IS close, right?

Teaser Of 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' Shows That Harshvardhan Kapoor Is Basically Our Desi Daredevil © FuhSePhantom

The 85-second teaser, which quickly gained momentum on Instagram, stars Harshvardhan Kapoor in the lead. It starts with a voice-over which no doubt got us completely hooked. Call him a crusader or a fighter, he is here to fix things and that is the first actual takeaway from the teaser. An ordinary man by day and a crime-fighting vigilante by night? Count us in!

Action-packed fight sequences, a glow-in-the-dark mask, bikes with turbo jets and a cliffhanger of an end sequence—the teaser (which almost seemed to us like a trailer) had plenty to bite into if you’re into superhero movies.

Teaser Of 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' Shows That Harshvardhan Kapoor Is Basically Our Desi Daredevil © FuhSePhantom

In a country where we have seen superhero movies like ‘Krrish’, and ‘Flying Jatt’, Bollywood is yet to make a film that not just kids but even the adult audience can relate to.

Could this be the first real superhero movie? Only time will tell. But, what we can decipher from the teaser is that this is unlike most commercial superhero movies we’ve seen in the past. Well, to begin with there’s no Tiger shroff or Hrithik Roshan flying around in funny costumes and dancing with exotic actresses in remote mountains. So, full marks for the packaging and the visuals!

‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’ is Harshvardhan Kapoor’s second movie after his debut film ‘Mirzya’ tanked miserably at the box office, leaving many stunned and disappointed at the same time. Maybe, it was the mere fact that people expected a lot more from Anil Kapoor’s son.

The movie will hit the screens on May 25, 2018, and it would be interesting to see how this one performs at the box-office.

Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone Are In TIME's 100 Most Influential People List & India Is Proud

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Apr 202018

The TIME’s 100 Most Influential People List is out and guess who made it to the list from India this time?

Well, all we can say is that those who have made it to the list rule millions of hearts and have a massive fan following and deserve this space for sure.

Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone, Indian Cricket Team Skipper Virat Kohli, Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal and Microsoft’s Indian-born CEO Satya Nadella have been named in the list this year.

Describing the type of people that usually make it to the list, the magazine said, “TIME’s annual list of the world’s most influential people is a designation of individuals whose time, in our estimation, is now.”

Describing Kohli, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar wrote “hunger for runs and consistency. Has been remarkable and has become the hallmark of his game.”

Recalling the first time he saw him playing for Under-19 World Cup he said, “That was the first time I watched this young, passionate player lead India. Today, Virat Kohli is a household name and a champion in cricket. Even back then, his hunger for runs and consistency was remarkable, something that has become the hallmark of his game. Virat took the criticism he faced during a disappointing West Indies series and returned home with a goal: to improve not only his technique but also his fitness level. He’s never looked back.”

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When such words come from someone like Tendulkar you know for sure that Kohli deserves every bit of this appreciation.

Writing a profile for Bhavish Aggarwal, Sachin Bansal, Executive chairman of Flipkart said Aggarwal, “scaled it (Ola) to more than 100 Indian cities, empowered millions of driver-partners and commuters, and is a flag bearer for India’s consumer-tech ecosystem all by the age of 32.”

Indian Names In TIME's 100 Most Influential People List © Twitter

But it was Deepika’s profile that made us fall for her all over again. Written by none other than Hollywood superstar Vin Diesel, he said, “not just here to represent India, she’s here to represent the world.”

Further stating that “Deepika is the best Earth has to offer”, he added that he admired her “synchronicity, a synergy, a chemistry” when he first met her during his shoot for ‘Fast and the Furious’. Though they didn’t work together Diesel was already enamoured by her, in fact when he got the chance, Deepika became the first person to be cast for ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage.’

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Diesel has definitely given every Indian out there a reason to smile.

On Satya Nadella, Walter Isaacson, a professor of history at Tulane University and a former managing editor of TIME, said, “Since becoming CEO of Microsoft in 2014, Nadella has used those principles to restore the company’s spirit of innovation. Consider its new product strategy, which emphasizes cloud computing and allowing people to collaborate across platforms.”

Other people who have made it to the list this year are actress Nicole Kidman, Gal Gadot, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina and singer Rihanna.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Alibaug property case verdict delayed

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Apr 202018

King Khan aka Shah Rukh Khan is never off the headlines. However, apart from his much-awaited film ‘Zero’, what has kept him the limelight is his legal matter on one of his properties. As per reports, the difficulties for him prevail as the Income Tax Department continues to probe into his Alibaug property matter.

Reportedly, the ‘Raees’ actor can’t take a sigh of relief till December 2018 from the Income Tax department which is currently investigating the case.

The ‘Zero’ actor has been accused of buying the Alibaug property under the false pretense of using it for agricultural purposes and has instead built a farmhouse on the land. Reportedly, the land is owned in the name of Deja vu Farms Pvt Ltd., which was acquired under Section 63 of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 (which stipulates that only a farmer can buy agricultural land).

Apparently, as per reports it has been utilized for the luxurious purpose. Therefore, the property dispute has reached a point of hearing to New Delhi.

Irrfan Khan Shines In His New Hollywood Film 'Puzzle' & We Witness A Master Philosopher At Work

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Apr 202018

It is common knowledge that Hollywood is fascinated by the subtle yet powerful presence of Irrfan Khan, which is why it was no surprise to witness him in the trailer of ‘Puzzle’.

Based on an Argentinean novel named ‘Puzzle’, the trailer for the movie has just dropped today and we have it on repeat already.

While actors find it difficult to choose the right films, Irrfan seems to have mastered the knack of picking scripts which highlight his talent. He is a global star who can entertain people worldwide effortlessly.

Starring Kelly Macdonald (Famous for ‘No Country For Old Men’ & ‘Gosford Park’) in the lead, ‘Puzzle’ is the story of Agnes, who is living an ordinary, mundane life. She wants more from life but can’t seem to because of the circumstances and responsibilities.

But her life finds new meaning when she solves a jigsaw puzzle for the first time as an adult. Even her husband Louie (David Denman) simply fails to understand what Agnes wants in life. Her desire to solve more puzzles leads her to Robert (Irrfan Khan), who inspires her and encourages her with right words, something that was missing from her life.

The 2-minute-16-second trailer is heart-warming, intriguing and talks about life in the most soothing manner. Robert is an accomplished businessman looking for a partner for a competition.

The clip brings you a tale of love, ambition, desire, life and we are blown by how simply the makers have represented this complex story. You see Agnes transforming into a confident woman, making you root for her.

Kelly is exceptional in the trailer and the film has a feel-good tone that keeps you hooked, but it is Irrfan’s presence that adds the missing element in the film, making it a beautiful watch. It makes you think about life like never before.

“Life is messy. There is nothing we can do to control anything,” says Irrfan in the trailer, giving us a clue that all the puzzle pieces in this film will eventually fit in the right place. Every dialogue delivered by Irrfan has a deep meaning that strikes the right chord in your heart.

The only blip is that the trailer reveals the entire story of the film, slightly dampening our excitement. But we hope there is more to the story than what’s shown because we are definitely looking forward to this one.

Directed by Marc Turtletaub, the film was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and will release on July 13, 2018.

Sunil Grover roped in for Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra starrer Bharat’?

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Apr 202018

Sunil Grover is on a roll in the television world and has earned a considerable fan following for himself. Now, if reports are to be believed, the ace comedian has been roped in for a major Bollywood film.

Reportedly, Sunil, who has joined the cast recently, will be playing Salman’s friend in the film and his role will veer away from the conventional comedic role seen in most B-town films.

Of course, working in films is not very new for Sunil as he has been a part of movies like ‘Ghajini’, ‘Gabbar is Back’, ‘Baaghi’ among many others.

‘Bharat’ is slated for an Eid release next year.

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