Wednesday, 12 March, 2014
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Abhishek Bachchan to speak at London School of Economics
I thInk my actIng Is fake and yucky: drew Barrymore
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T’S always an honour for a Bollywood actor to be invited to talk at top educational institutions across the world — Shah Rukh Khan addressed students at Harvard University last year, while in 2011, Amitabh Bachchan visited Oxford for a lecture. Now, the veteran star’s son, Abhishek Bachchan, is also set to travel to the London School of Economics for a similar reason. He has been invited as a keynote speaker at the university’s Economic Forum for India 2014 conference. A source says, “Abhishek will travel to London for the event that will take place on March 15. He will be talking about the entertainment industry.” The actor will address the audience at the function that will take place in the Holborn area of London. The forum will also have other influential speakers discuss the various facets of India. Bigwigs from the corporate sectors, too, will conduct an open dialogue on the economic and social challenges in India, as well as the opportunities that are emerging here. In addition to addressing the forum, Abhishek also remains actively involved in charitable activities. Joining the likes of singers Katy Perry and Norah Jones, he was the first official END7 campaign ambassador in India to help raise awareness about the global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Recently, he also played the part of a moderator at a charity auction that was organised to spread awareness about AIDS. Hollywood star Sharon Stone was the special guest at this event. AGENCIES
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OLLYWOOD STAR DREW BARRYMORE MAY HAVE BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE, BUT SHE CONSIDERS HERSELF A MEDIOCRE ACTRESS. THE 39YEAR-OLD CHARLIE'S ANGELS STAR, WHO HAS STARRED IN COUNTLESS FILMS, PREFERS TO BECOME THE CHARACTER WHILE PORTRAYING THEM, REPORTED A US MAGAZINE. "I DON'T THINK I'M A GOOD ACTRESS. I FEEL LIKE IT'S FAKE AND YUCKY AND IT DOESN'T RING TRUE," BARRYMORE SAID. "BUT IF YOU RESEARCH AND YOU STUDY AND MAKE IT PERSONAL, YOU JUST BECOME THAT PERSON, AND IT'S YOUR TRUTH AND EVERYTHING ELSE AROUND YOU FALLS AWAY. THEN YOU'RE TELLING THE TRUTH, IT'S NOT LYING, IT'S NOT FAKE," SHE ADDED. THE BLONDE BEAUTY CREDITS STEVEN SPIELBERG FOR GIVING HER THE BEST ADVICE TO SUSTAIN IN THE INDUSTRY. "STEVEN TOLD ME, 'DON'T ACT YOUR CHARACTERS. BE YOUR CHARACTERS'. AT (THE AGE OF) SIX, I GUESS I WAS COMFORTABLE AND MORE HUMOROUS THAN I WOULD HAVE REMEMBERED NOW," SHE SAID. "BUT ONCE I GOT OLDER AND KEPT CONTINUING ACTING, I DON'T KNOW IF I WOULD HAVE SUCCEEDED WITHOUT THAT ADVICE, BECAUSE THAT'S THE THING THAT SAVED ME. I'M NOT AN ACTOR, I'M A PRETENDER," SHE ADDED. NEWS DESK
Salman Khan wants his children, but not the mother!
Will Smith to adapt 'Harlem Hellfighters' for film
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ctor Will Smith has reportedly signed on to produce a film adaptation of the graphic novel " Harlem Hellfighters". the 45-year-old actor will team up with Sony Pictures to bring Max Brooks' upcoming novel, which is inspired by the true story of the all AfricanAmerican 369th Infantry regiment which fought in the US Army During World War I and II. Sony Pictures owns the rights to the graphic novel. So far there has been no indication as to whether Smith will also appear in the movie. "Harlem Hellfighters" writer Max is best known for writing the book "World War Z: An oral History of the Zombie War", which was later adapted into successful zombie horror "World War Z", which starred Brad Pitt. AGENCIES
No office space available for Zeba Ali
Meera hasn't given up on Captain Naveed? A
CCORDINg to reports received, the Pakistani controversial actress Meera has been drinking lately in an American hotel bar nowadays. Seems like she has not taken the breakup very well. Sources confirmed seeing her with her American friend in a hotel bar where she was spotted gulping down controversial liquor. Meera went to America to celebrate Valentines day with her husband Captain Naveed. But after the controversial video of Meera, her in-laws did not allow Captain Naveed to meet Meera. Due to this Captain Naveed rejected to meet his wife. After that Meera went underground in America. According to resources, Captain Naveed stayed in America for 15 days after Meera’s arrival. And now he is performing his duties
in Japan. While Meera stayed in a hotel with her friend and seen taking
prohibited drinks. Meera’s in-laws confirmed the whole situation. AGENCIES
Bollywood's bad boy Salman Khan adores kids and admits that he misses not having them. However, the thought of commitment with the mother surely gives him jitters. Report says that Salman admits that he misses not having his own kids. However, he quickly says that with the kid comes the mother and he does not want a mother. The star, who was in a jolly mood at an event in Delhi, said he would have been a grandfather by now if he committed and stuck with his first girlfriend. While the star admitted he is a bad boyfriend, he said that he is very good as a friend. He also shared some secrets of his six pack abs and opened his shirt to give Delhi babes a chance to ogle at him. AGENCIES
Shah Rukh Khan sings lungi dance for Rajinikanth LAhore: renowned film actress Zeba Begum elected as the chairperson of Punjab Film censor Board chairperson on october 1st, 2013 but till now she has not been provided with an official sitting place where she could resolve the matters prevailing in our Lollywood industry. According to media reports, Zeba Ali has been struggling to get an office of her own for the last six months, but her efforts have not borne fruit till now. She is widely regarded as one of the top stars in the 1960s and the early 1970s. She made her screen debut in chiragh Jalta raha in 1962. During a career that spanned almost three decades, Zeba appeared in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated films, many of which featured her alongside actor and husband Mohammad Ali. She also starred in the 1966 film Arman which was produced by actor and producer Waheed Murad, Pakistan's first Platinum Jubilee film. StAff REpoRt
NEWS DESK Bollywood supestar Shah Rukh Khan said he is such a big fan of Rajinikanth that he decided to attend the audio launch of his film Kochadaiiyaan. Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone romance onscreen for the first time in Kochadaiiyaan. Rajinikanth plays the Pandyan king Kochadaiyaan Ranadhiran in Kochadaiiyaan. "I came here for three reasons. Firstly, like all of you, I am a big Rajinikanth fan," Shah Rukh told reporters at the launch. Reminiscing his earlier days, SRK said that many years ago when he landed in Mumbai, he went to see the shooting of a Hindi film starring Rajinikanth and learned an important lesson after ob-
serving the southern superstar. "I saw from far away that he was standing in front of a big mirror and practising throwing cigarette in his mouth.
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The second main reason is friendship, said SRK. "I was in need of a lot of help during the making of Ra. One, and I would like to thank Rajini sir, Soundarya and Lata ma'am for helping me out overnight. I have come as a friend because whenever I came to Chennai or Tamil Nadu, all of you have given me so much of love," he added. Talking about the third reason, SRK said: "I came here as a seeker of knowledge because the films made here actually make our country the proudest. The films by K. Balachander sir, Shankar sir and so many others have taught so much in cinema." Shah Rukh, who recently paid tribute to Rajinikanth through the song Lungi Dance in Chennai Express, crooned a few lines of the song on stage for the superstar.