| AR Rahman teams up with U2 for a new single Ahimsa
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 AR Rahman has collaborated with the legendary Irish music band, U2 for a new single 'Ahimsa'. It has released today. This has exclusively reported by the music magazine, Rolling Stone. AR Rahman's daughters Khatija and Raheema are also a part of the single. They have sung a verse, a hymn from the Tirukkural, a 500 CE Jain Tamil language text on ethics and morality. Later, we can hear Bono's vocals. It seems Rahman has written and composed the song in collaboration with them. As per the Rolling Stone, "Ahimsa" is a powerhouse of emotions. Rahman's daughters begin and end the track with an ...
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| IFFI 2019: Amitabh Bachchan believes people don't discriminate each other inside a cinema hall
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 A few days ago, megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the 50th edition of IFFI (International Film Festival Of India) in Goa. The veteran actor was felicitated at the opening ceremony whereas Rajinikanth received Icon of Golden Jubilee Award. After being felicitated by the South superstar, Big B gave a speech and credited his success to his fans. "I would like to thank my fans the most. In highs and lows, you have been with me and I have always been saying this -- I am in debt of your love and affection. I do not want to repay the debt, because I would like to keep it forever," he said. ...
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| Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev: Great interest for Russian films among Indian people
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 Speaking at the ongoing International Film Festival of India 2019 (IFFI 2019), Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said that joint production of films will bring the spirit of India and Russia together. A joint agreement was signed at Vladivostok in Russia during September 2019 for expanding cultural exchanges between the two countries. Kudashev added that the contemporary Russian literature is not adequately represented in India. "The government has got plans to bridge this gap by publishing ten of best Russian books in Hindi and ten of the best Indian books in Russian. Efforts are also ...
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| Holly Hunter to star in NBC new comedy
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| Oscar winner Holly Hunter will star opposite actor Ted Danson in NBC's new comedy series. The yet-untitled show hails from "30 Rock" creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, according to The Hollywood Reporter, The story is about a wealthy businessman (Ted Danson) who runs for mayor of Los Angeles "for all the wrong reasons. Once he wins he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his staff, and connect with his teenage daughter, all while controlling the coyote population." Hunter, who most recently featured in HBO hit "Succession", will portray Arpi, a longtime liberal councilwoman. Having dedicated her life to the betterment of Los Angeles, she makes no secret of her disdain for the newly elected Mayor Bremer, whom she considers unqualified, sexist, and too tall to be trusted. The show will also feature Bobby Moynihan, who will essay the role of Jayden, the interim director of communications in the newly elected mayor's office. Fey and Carlock will also executive ...
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| Don't take pressure of being socially or politically relevant: Nitesh Tiwari
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| As a storyteller, Nitesh Tiwari says his aim is to entertain the audiences and in that process he never succumbs to the pressure of being socially or politically correct. The filmmaker, who has blockbusters like "Dangal" and "Chhichore" to his credit, believes the purpose of cinema is to give people an immersive experience and he never tries too hard to include a social message in the story. "My primary approach is that people come to watch films for purely entertainment. Nobody comes to cinema to get preached. Every time I make a film, it is not so much about that it should have a message. That comes subconsciously. It is in me. "I write a film purely for entertaining people. Within that if I can put in something which is meaningful than why not," Nitesh told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here. The director said he always likes to go against the tide and in times when cinema is expected to talk about the current ...
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| 'Sulaiman and I haven't been paid for 4 years'
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| Salim Merchant, of the composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, shocked Bollywood buffs on Thursday by alleging that the prestigious production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) has not paid him royalties despite having collected the same.
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| Here's why Kate Middleton skipped Tusk Conservation Awards
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| A doting mother and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, skipped the Tusk Conservation Awards gala because of her children.People magazine quoted sources over the reason why the Duchess skipped the event, her husband, however, was in attendance. Sources did not provide any further information, but earlier on Thursday, Kate took part in a tea party for the winners at Kensington Palace with William.The evening outing, which took place at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square, with a reception to follow at the nearby National Portrait Gallery -- honors those who protect Africa's wildlife, reported People magazine.The awards are run by the Tusk Trust, which William has been Royal Patron of since December 2005. At the awards, William presented three awards before delivering a short speech."Earlier today, Catherine and I spent some time with the nominees and finalists. Their bravery, single-minded determination, and commitment to African conservation are deeply humbling," William said"As ..
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