From Nandita’s all-new role to a dialogue-free Karthik film, here’s a quick look at all things bright and somewhat shiny in cinema today!
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Nandita Swetha will have a major role in Arvind Swamy’s next.
Karthik Subbaraj’s next might not have dialogues at all!
Actor Santhanam and filmmaker Rajesh will team up yet again. May the Gods have mercy on us!
Heard On The Street
Director Ameer Sultan rejected a possible Kamal Haasan–Ilaiyaraaja–PC Sreeram combination, and people are freaking out about it.
Newsworthy
Samantha Ruth Prabhu will tirelessly strive to promote the handloom cause for Telangana state.
Pedro Almodóvar has been named the head of the Cannes Film Festival jury.
Cinemas in Pakistan will resume screening Bollywood films after a nearly four-month long ban.
Spotlight
Director Subhash Ghai stressed the importance of casting actors who would do justice to the role, and not just stars who would pull in an audience.
“My priority has never been a star. I give importance to the story. Casting is a crucial factor. Imagine Katrina (Kaif) and Kareena (Kapoor Khan) playing the characters of Geeta (Phogat) and Babita (Kumari) in Dangal. Or even, Anupam Kher essaying the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat,” he says, adding, “I rope in actors who I feel would do justice to the role. I approach a star only when he or she is required. And for this, I have seen both successes and failures.”
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Timeout
Singer Mika Singh was allowed to settle an assault case by a Delhi court. A doctor had accused her of assault at a concert in Delhi, following which a lawsuit was filed. While Mika has consistently denied these charges, it is now believed that the singer has now agreed to settle the claims.
Let Them Eat Cake!
Actors Jackie Shroff and Brahmanandam will turn a year older today!
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