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After 'Udta Punjab', 'Kapoor & Sons' and 'Dear Zindagi', Alia Bhatt has three other major projects in line, including Meghna Gulzar's 'Calling Sehmat', Ayan Mukerji's 'Dragon' opposite Ranbir Kapoor, and Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' opposite Ranveer Singh. Bagging two major-budget movies across leading actors is a major feat in itself. The actress considers her eccentric co-star, Ranveer Singh, a “complete crackpot”. “I have worked with him in ads, and I think I have an idea about what shooting is going to be like. I'm excited because 'Gully Boy' is an emotional story and our characters are very interesting, so it will be a unique combination. I have always wanted to work with Zoya, who I think is absolutely fab. This year, I am working with two actors and two directors who I've always wanted to work with.” Superhero movie 'Dragon', meanwhile, will see Alia trying her hands with action sequences. “I will have action scenes in the film. It's not mindless, but serious action. I would totally love to do an action film where I get to kick butt. 'Dragon' isn't that film but maybe, a more fantasised version of it.” She revealed it will be a threepart series spread over the next 10 years. She said, “It's not a predictable story. All I can tell you is that 'Dragon' is a unique story about love,
Katrina’s new action avatar
Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer 'Tiger Zinda Hai' is indefinitely one of the most awaited films of the year. A slick spy drama directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Kaif reportedly will be seen in action, performing stunts. Sources reveal Kat has been training rigorously and working out hard to achieve a certain level of fitness to be able to shoot action sequences. “Director Ali Abbas Zafar has committed to deliver action, stunts and fight sequences that will compete with global standards with 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. To shoot for Katrina's action scenes, Tom Struthers, the action and stunts director of the film worked with her. Buster Reeves, the fight coordinator of many Hollywood films, also worked with Katrina on this portion,” a source said and added, “Given Struthers shot for certain action sequences for Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' films including the 'Dark Knight Rises', expect the absolute best from these scenes. There are also stuntmen from France, UK, and Spain involved in this portion, which is quite elaborate.”
Asian Voice | 24th June 2017
Freida Pinto named ‘Shining Star’ of Maui film festival
mixed with a lot of power. It's too early to reveal who has what superpower. But, it's not a thriller. I don't know if we have seen anything like 'Dragon' ever before. That's the beauty of the film.”
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Sara Ali Khan all set to enter Bollywood
Saif Ali Khan's young genius Sara is all geared up for a grand entry into B-Town with Kapoor's Abhishek 'Kedarnath' opposite Sushant Singh Rajput. As supportive as he is, Papa Khan doesn't seem too thrilled with the idea. When asked about his thoughts on the debut, he said, “A little nervous. Fear is the most driving factor in the industry. Why would she want that for herself? Look at where she studied. After having done that, why wouldn't she want to live and work in New York, rather than do this? I am not looking down on acting, it's just it is not the most stable profession. And everyone lives in constant fear. And there is no guarantee that despite doing your best, you will succeed. This is not the life, any parent would want for their children.” Born into a family accustomed to living in the limelight, Sara was exposed to glamour and cinema long back. Recollecting an incident, Saif said, “I remember years ago we'd gone for a stage show abroad and while I was on the stage with Salman and other actors, Sara was standing behind the stage curtain and looking at us. I knew then that she wanted this for herself. Being on stage and people shouting her name.” He also revealed that she looks up to Kareena for completely different reasons. “The other day she and some of her friends had come over and they were looking at Kareena and I am certain they all want to emulate her and be a diva.”
ndian actress Freida Pinto will be felicitated with the Shining Star Award at the 2017 Maui Film Festival, to be held on June 21-25 at the Wailea Resort in Maui, Hawaii. Freida will receive the award as an artist “who dares to dream big and delivers charismatic performances.” Barry Rivers, founder and director of the festival, said, “We are excited to honour Freida, whose exceptional passion and drive continue to soar.” Freida became an international star after the release of acclaimed film “Slumdog Millionaire.” Freida has many notable roles in her kitty, including “Desert Dancer,” “Miral,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Trishna,” and “You Will Meet a Dark Stranger.” Her upcoming projects include Warner Brothers’ “Jungle Book,” expected to open in 2018, as well as the independent feature, “Love Sonia,” which also stars Demi Moore, Mark Duplass, Anupam Kher, Richa Chadha, Manoj Bajpayee and child actor Sunny Pawar.
TV shows make Kalki uncomfortable
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alki Koechlin said she doesn't do many television shows as she feels uncomfortable being herself on screen. Speaking about her show 'Kalki's Great Escape', the actress said, “I don't do many TV shows because I feel very uncomfortable being myself on screen. I prefer to hide behind my characters.” An episode on the show featured her and father Joel Koechlin on a bike journey through Northeast India. “I did this because I had never visited Northeast and it was a motorbike trip and because I had got to spend time with my dad,” she said. When asked about her presence on the internet, the 'Dev D' actress said, “I am not there to argue about media or other issues which I might not be very well informed about. If I am well informed about something or if it is something to do with my work, whether it's theatre or poetry slamming or my films... I am there.”