Actress Adah Sharma, known for her work in films like “1920”, “Heart Attack” and “Kshanam”, is gearing up to do “full-length action” in Vidyut Jammwal-starrer “Commando 2”. She says it’s her career’s toughest role.

“This is the first time I’ll be doing full-length action. It’s easily the toughest role of my career. Over the last few months, I’ve been undergoing special workshops. I don’t think anybody would’ve seen a leading lady like this before,” Adah told IANS.

Paired opposite Vidyut, the “Hasee Toh Phasee” actress has already started shooting for the film.

Adah’s role has some unique characteristics and she says it will be revealed soon.

Produced by Vipul Shah, the latest schedule of the project starts in Mumbai next week. In June-July, the team will leave on abroad schedule.

Adah is trained in Kalaripayattu, and she believes this ancient martial arts form of Kerala, will come very handy while working on this project.

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Actor Hrithik Roshan says it’s “incredible” to see actor Manish Paul’s fitter physique. Manish, who was last seen on the big screen in the film “Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive”, says it was Hrithik who inspired him.

“To the man who inspired me! Thanks man Hrithik Roshan…what say bro?” Manish tweeted on Tuesday(April 26).

To d man who inspired me!!!thanks man @iHrithik ….wat say bro? pic.twitter.com/kV38aLcXU6

— Manish Paul (@ManishPaul03) April 27, 2016

The “Krrish” star also mentioned that Manish’s change is inspirational.

“That’s what I call a transformation. Inspiring back! Incredible,” Hrithik replied.

That’s what I call a transformation. Inspiring back! Incredible @hrxbrand http://t.co/oWe16jVwfH

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 27, 2016

The 42-year-old actor, who was last seen on the big screen in 2014 in “Bang Bang!”, will next feature in the epic adventure-romance “Mohenjo Daro”, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he was “so happy” to see actor Manoj Bajpayee, who was promoting his upcoming reality-based film “Traffic”. The “Chennai Express” star paid a surprise visit to Manoj, who “thanked” SRK for “dropping by”.

“Thanks for dropping by Shah Rukh Khan quite a surprise for the media present there. God bless you,” Manoj tweeted on Tuesday (April 26) night.

Thanks for dropping by @iamsrk quite a surprise for the media present there.god bless you. http://t.co/Z5xJjZIt8r

— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) April 26, 2016

The 50-year-old superstar replied by saying: “Was so happy to see you my man.”

Was so happy to see you my man. http://t.co/RAiGDHtHHr

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 26, 2016

“Traffic” is an emotional thriller based on a road trip from Mumbai to Pune. The story revolves around transportation of a heart for a heart transplant case, chasing a strict deadline. During the mission, the characters face numerous difficulties and traffic being one of them.

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Directed by late Rajesh Pillai, produced by Deepak Dhar of Endemol India and presented by Foxstar Studios, “Traffic” also stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Divya Dutta and Sachin Khedekar.

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who has been shooting for her debut Hollywood film XXX: Return of Xander Cage in Toronto, has special guests visiting her on the film’s sets.

Since Deepika has been away for a long time, her parents decided to go to Toronto to meet her. Deepika was more than happy when she learnt that her parents are flying down to be with her for some days.

“There was a lot of catch up to happen which she does, post pack up. It is very comforting to have your own people around especially in a new place,” said a source.

Deepika’s XXX: Return of Xander Cage will release in January 2017.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will be see in Gauri Shinde’s next film along with Alia Bhatt, says he has shot for 49 days for it so he “must be having a good role”.

Is Shah Rukh doing a cameo in Shinde’s next?

“I should think it’s a proper role…The film is a little different from my other Hindi films. Most of my scenes are with Alia so, I keep coming in. It’s not a hero-heroine type of a film.

“It’s a different slice-of-life kind of a film. It’s a different film for me because it’s not a typical ‘lead lead’ as such. I have shot for 49 days so, I must be having a good role,” SRK told IANS.

The film is jointly produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Dharma Productions. This will be Shinde’s second directorial after the critically and commercially successful “English Vinglish” (released in 2012).

Shah Rukh, currently enjoying the success of his film “Fan”, says he tries his best to pick different roles as an actor.

He said: “I think in the last four to five years, I have heard so many people telling me that I am doing the same stuff… that I started believing that I do the same stuff. I as an actor try to keep it different for me. I just know what I can do and what I am offered and within that offering I try to be different.”

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is busy shooting for the last schedule of Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming movie “Pink”, got photobombed on the film’s set.

The 73-year-old actor shared a photograph, where his co-actors including actress Taapsee Pannu, are seen making funny faces at the camera, while Big B is seen reading something.

“And then you get photobombed by your colleagues! ‘PINK’ on set,” Amitabh tweeted on Wednesday(April 27).

T 2238 – And then you get photobombed by your colleagues !! PINK on set pic.twitter.com/1rIObTEetP

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 26, 2016

Amitabh Bachchan will also be seen in Sujoy Ghosh’s thriller “TE3N”, which stars Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as well.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Phantom and Ek Tha Tiger director Kabir Khan was heckled at Karachi airport on April 27 for making ‘anti-Pakistan’ films.

Kabir Khan was in Karachi on day-long visit to attend a conference and was heading to Lahore. But as soon as the director arrived at the Quaid-e-Azam international airport in Karachi, a few people encircled him and started shouting slogans ‘Shame Shame’.

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Demonstrators shouting anti-India slogans mobbed the Bollywood director, loudly asking him why he did not make movies depicting the role played by the Indian intelligence agency RAW in Pakistan.

The angry protesters shouted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ and anti-India slogans while confronting the director as he walked
into the departure lounge.

The director had defended his film during the seminar, insisting people misunderstood its purpose as he highlighted
the role of bad elements in both countries.

Kabir Khan’s films like Phantom, Ek Tha Tiger were banned in Pakistan at the time of their release.”Phantom”, based on a novel by S. Hussain Zaidi, was banned by the Lahore High Court.

Starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif, “Phantom” is about a retired Indian Army officer who leads a mission to kill Pakistani terrorist leader Hafiz Saeed.

Kabir Khan’s “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” received a warm response in Pakistan, where Indian movies are always in great demand.

Tiger Shroff is known as a great dancer courtesy his flexible moves in “Heropanti” and various online videos, and the actor says he wishes to open a dance school to train talent across the country.

The young actor is not a fan of various dance competition shows and thinks an institute would be a better platform for budding performers.

“I wanted to open up a dance school for everybody including the underprivileged. There’s so much talent in India that goes unnoticed,” Tiger told PTI in an interview.

“People have to pave their way through dance competitions, which I am totally against of. If I am able to make a name for myself then I will surely open a dance school.”

When it comes to his inspiration as a dancer, the 26-year-old looks up to superstar Hrithik Roshan and finds his dancing effortless.

“Whenever I meet him, I ask him so many questions about his career, how he prepares for his songs. I always tell him, ‘Sir, every time I see you in a song everything else becomes invisible and I am left looking at you. How do you make look things so easy…?'”

Besides their love for dance, Tiger says they both share similar philosophies about life and career.

“We have a similar mindset. We are very hard on ourselves. Our philosophies are somewhat similar regarding life and careers, so along those lines we talk… We usually talk about fitness.”

The actor, meanwhile, is excited about his upcoming release, Sajid Nadiadwala’s “Baaghi”. Tiger says that the film has the potential of becoming a “cult” action movie.

“‘Baaghi’ gave me a lot of scope to perform, never seen before action and not just nonsensical fighting. There is a strong emotional content in it, which drives the action forward.

“I want the audience to whistle and cheer for me in the film, for what I am fighting for… I have worked hard to make it look like a spectacle but I want the emotional quotient to come even stronger.”

The actor feels the action in the film is unlike other movies, where the hero punches the main villain and 10 other goons go flying in the air.

Tiger says that Indian audience needs to be presented with authentic action movies.

“I think we are trained to see hero punch one and 10 others go flying in the air, we are used to seeing heroes bounce villains on the floor like a basketball. I find that little nonsensical. I understand that if it is done in a comic way. If it’s done in a humorous way, it is okay but that isnot something I like to do.”

Post his next project, which is a superhero film, the actor is going to take a break from the action genre.

“For now, ‘Baaghi’ is the best I could offer in terms of action to my audience. I don’t think I will get something like this easily again. Till then, I don’t see myself doing anything in that direction.”

Also starring Shraddha Kapoor, the Sabbir Khan-directed film releases this Friday, April 29.

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Malvika Raaj, yes that is how people address the tall and young model who once played the role of young Kareena aka Pooh (Pooja) in the hit Karan Johar film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The film, which released in the year 2001, saw Malvika play young Kareena in the film who falls in love with Shah Rukh Khan’s younger brother.

The actress, who is the granddaughter of character actor Jagdish Raaj, famous for playing the role of a police inspector in 144 films, has grown up to be a model. With a figure worth craving for and height which suits the ramp, she is the sister of designer Sonakshi Raaj and daughter of producer of Bobby Raaj.

Her paternal aunt Anita Raj is a veteran film actress who is currently seen in the hit show ‘Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani.”

She has been active on Instagram and has many pictures of her from parties and ramp shows on the social networking sites.

Though Malvika is just seen at fashion events, we aren’t sure if she is considering Bollywood as her career in the future.

Director Kabir Khan, who was heckled today by shoe brandishing Pakistani protestors at Karachi airport, has asked media to ignore the protestors.

Terming them as screaming lunatics, Kabir Khan tweeted, “To media on both sides: 12 screaming lunatics with mobile phone cameras is not news. Please don’t give them the attention they want. Ignore.”

To media on both sides: 12 screaming lunatics with a mobile phone camera is not news. Please don’t give them the attention they want. Ignore

— Kabir Khan (@kabirkhankk) April 27, 2016

In a video on Pakistan website Dawn.com, Kabir Khan is seen facing vociferous protests from a dozen of Pakistani people who raised loud slogans against the Bollywood director for making films which they felt bashed Pakistan.

Shame on you,’ shouted the protestors as Kabir Khan silently made his way into the airport precincts. At one point, Kabir can be heard speaking to one the protestors but to no avail. As Kabir made his way towards the airport departure entrance, a man brandished his shoe in front of the director’s face while shouting slogans. The protests died down once Kabir safely walked inside the airport.

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Shahid Kapoor has once again nailed it with the portrayal of his character Tommy Singh in the upcoming movie ‘Udta Punjab’. The actor has been receiving calls, mails and messages from leading musicians of Punjab to congratulate him for his role after watching the trailer.

Punjab has given birth to many singers and rappers, and Shahid Kapoor playing a Puanjb based rockstar in the upcoming film has left everyone spell bound. He has proved his efficiency on screen once again post Haider.

Shahid’s spokesperson said, “Shahid has been surprising all as an actor. As Tommy Singh, he has showcased superior depiction of an aggressive rockstar. He has gone a step further and added his own touch to the character by refraining to mimic any existing rockstars. He is receiving a lot of love and appreciation from Punjabi rockstar’s and audience alike for his portrayal of Tommy Singh.”

He will also be seen in Rangoon opposite Kangana Ranaut, and has wrapped up the shooting schedule for the same.

Udta Punjab also features Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh.

Directed by Abhishek Chaubey the film will release on June 17.

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Veteran actress Kirron Kher, who has always looked stunning at events and awards shows in designer saris and ethnic jewellery has lost that extra weight and emerged fit and lean at the shooting location of India’s Got Talent.

Wife of noted actor Anupam Kher, she has been judging the show since season one will be seen witnessing dangerous acts once again for the sevent time. She has always supposrted good talent and covered her face when someone performed dangerous acts. Known for her outwardness, she has always been blatant with the contestants.

Her latest pictures in a white, red and black sari she looks lean and mature as she poses with her co-judges Malaika Arora Khan and Karan Johar.

Kirron was last seen in Sonam Kapoor starrer Khoobsurat and played a pivotal role in Punjabi film ‘Punjab 1984’.

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Actress Huma Qureshi, who is currently busy with three films — “Dobaara”, “Viceroy’s House” and southern movie “White” — says she is more than happy having a tight schedule.

Asked if she feels overburdened with work, Huma told IANS: “Not at all. Last year, in fact, I had only one release that was ‘Badlapur’, which did really well commercially and critically… I am more than happy to be busy with work”.

“I hope I always remain busy with it (work),” added the “Gangs of Wasseypur” actress.

Huma will be seen sharing screen space with her brother and actor Saqib Saleem in the Hindi film remake of the Hollywood film “Oculus”. She is also making her debut in southern cinema with superstar Mammootty in “White”.

The 29-year-old actress will also share screen space with “Downton Abbey” star Hugh Bonneville in Gurinder Chadha’s upcoming British-Indian historical drama film “Viceroy’s House”.

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Akshay Kumar is known for his fitness in the industry and is one actor whose age does not reflect on his face or body, thanks to the strict fitness regime he follows. The actor, who is currently busy shooting for his upcoming movie Rustom in Hyderabad, took a day off and spent it with the new IPS officer recruits.

From martial arts sessions to playing volleyball and interacting with them, he had the best time on his day off from work. He also shared a video of him indulging in martial arts along with an IPS officer as his opponent. With a smile on his face, the actor shows tricks and his moves of the special training he has received, while the rest of the recruits stand and watch him.

Akshay has received special training in Martial arts. He was in eigth standard when he started practicing karate. Staying fit with the help of his special diet he has always been in shape because of kickboxing, basketball, swimming and Parkour.

The actor is currently gearing up for his films Housefull 3 and Rustom.

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Only and only Karan Johar can openly his lustful feelings for Malaika Arora. It was a friendly, funny and wee bit lusty atmosphere that prevailed at the launch of India’s Got Talent season 7. Karan, who is judging the show along with Kirron Kher and Malaika Arora (who was introduced sans her earlier Khan surname), was all smiles at the show launch. While the director expressed his great love for Kirron and remarked how she has seen him grow in his career, for Malaika it was lust that flew out from Karan’s heart. All in good spirits though.

‘I have a lost of lust for Malaika,” said Karan johar and followed it by saying, “Maliaka ko dekh kar har koi lustful ho jata hai aur yeh to aap sab jaante hai (Anyone will go lustful after seeing Malaika). Karan was not done yet. Displaying his spontaneous wit, Karan said, “Yahan main Munna hoon aur main badnaam hone ke liye tyaar hoon.”

A blushing Malaika Arora returned the compliment by saying, “We lust for each other so badly and this is a khulasa(revelation) that everybody knows.

The three judges were later enthralled to some live acts put up by a few contestants from the new season that included a mind reader, a magician, gymnasts, a break dancer and singers.

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Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu’s wedding ceremonies have begun today. The Jism actress is all set to get married to her Alone co-star Karan Singh Grover on April 30.

Bipasha’s best friend and fitness expert Deanne Panday shared a picture of her off white and red lehenga and wrote: “And it all begins ❤️😍😘👫 #weddingcelebrationsbegin #BestFriendsWedding #Wedding.”

From the ethnic attire, one can make out that it Bipasha’s sangeet tonight.

Bipasha and Karan’s mehendi ceremony will take place on April 29 at a club in Juhu.

Bipasha will be tying the knot on April 30th in a traditional Bengali way. This will be followed by a reception later that evening for her friends from the industry and close relatives.

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Tiger Shroff-Shraddha Kapoor-starrer “Baaghi” appears to be a heavy-duty action drama but director Sabbir Khan says the film’s story is inspired by mythology epic “Ramayana”.

Sabbir says the idea came to him after he watched 2004 Telugu film “Varsham” on the insistence of producer Sajid Nadiadwala.

“Sajid showed me Telugu film ‘Varsham’, of which he also has the rights. I watched it and told him that it is redundant today and the only thing that excited me about it was that it was an adaption of Ramayana,” Sabbir told PTI in an interview.

“So, I thought what if we adapt the Ramayana today, it will make for an exciting film. It took us nine months to write the script. So, ‘Baaghi’ is my version of the Ramayana combined with very strong love story and great action…,” the director said.

Sabbir does not mind that audience is not much aware of the “Ramayana” inspiration behind “Baaghi” and is more excited about Tiger-Shraddha’s on screen pair and the action sequences.

“People think it’s an action film and I don’t want to change that because action and music are universal and all of us enjoy that. It’s only now that the promotions have started that I am talking about this aspect.”

The director wants “Baaghi” to be a trend-setter for action movies.

“We wanted to push boundaries. We wanted people to remember the action in the film for years to come. So, my hero does not carry any weapon, there are no cars flying… We made things difficult for ourselves but just to give audience a never-seen-before action film.”

Also starring Telugu actor Sudheer Babu, the movie hits theatres this Friday.

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Tiger Shroff’s remark that he likes girls who are “housewife-type” has been slammed for being sexist and the actor in his defence today said he respects his mother and sister too much to say something like that.

In an interview to an online portal, Tiger discussed about the qualities he would want in his partner and revealed that he would prefer a stay-at-home girl from a village, who would “keep the house clean and give me home-cooked food.”

“I will get married to a girl from the village… When I reach home, I want a massage so that I can get relaxed (sic). I like girls who are the housewife-type,” he had said.

However, the “Heropanti” star’s comments did not go down well with many, who took to social media to mock the actor for his comments.

Post the backlash, Tiger, 26, was quick to respond to the criticisms and took to Twitter to clarify himself.

He, however neither denied the comments nor clearly admitted to have said it.

“I am totally for women empowerment and equality and always talk about how they are as strong or stronger than men,” Tiger wrote.

I am totally for women empowerment and equality and always talk about how they are as strong or stronger than men.

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) April 27, 2016

“I respect my mother and sister too much to say something like that.

I respect my mother and sister too much to say something like that.

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) April 27, 2016

“I know I’m barely a year old in the industry but for those who know me and who have accepted me you would know. Anyway love always,” the “Baaghi” star posted.

I know I’m barely a year old in the industry but for those who know me and who have accepted me you would know. Anyway love always

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) April 27, 2016

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Actor and “Bigg Boss Halla Bol” winner Gautam Gulati, who will make his Bollywood debut with “Azhar”, hopes the biopic will open doors of the film industry for him.

Asked if he was offered lead roles post his success on “Bigg Boss”, Gautam told IANS: “Not yet… People are actually waiting for ‘Azhar’ to get released. I am in touch with a lot of people. People want to see my work before they really like me, but they haven’t seen my work.”

“I hope I will get good films after ‘Azhar’. Most of the people tell me I am hero material but haven’t been offered lead roles. But I feel this film will open doors for me,” he added.

Gautam, who will portray former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri in “Azhar”, says his role is inspired by various cricketers.

“My role in the film is inspired not only by Ravi Shastri, but many cricketers. I had to go through a lot of videos because there are so many that I needed to get the accent (right). I have taken workshops for more than a month before I started working on this character,” he said.

“Azhar”, a biopic on the life of former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, will feature actor Emraan Hashmi in the title role.

The film, directed by Tony D’Souza, also features Prachi Desai, Nargis Fakhri and Lara Dutta. “Azhar” is slated to release on May 13.

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Director Sooraj Barjatya says that the industry is more conducive for independent filmmakers today who have “fresh thoughts” as the audience is much more “real cinema-oriented”.

“There’s no opportunity better than now for people who have fresh thoughts and who want to do something new because the audience is much more educated, much more real cinema-oriented,” Barjatya said at an event here.

“I wish everyone that whatever is there in your mind, you should definitely make it. It is difficult to make films today, but if you have the passion, then you have everything,” he added.

Barjatya has been in the industry for more than 25 years now, having delivered some of the biggest hits of the industry with films such as “Maine Pyar Kiya”, “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” and recently “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”.

In today’s time where Indian cinema is undergoing many experimental and innovative changes, ‘I Am A Film Maker, I Am Independent’, an initiative of We Manage Filmz, founded by Gaurav Pandey, promises to encourage independent film makers by bringing them close to each other and to the right audience.

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