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Wishes pour in as Abhishek Bachchan turns 45

05 Feb 2021 16:57 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Wishes poured in for actor Abhishek Bachchan on Friday, as the ‘Bol Bachchan’ actor turned 45. Several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to extend birthday wishes to Junior Bachchan. Bachchan’s ‘Delhi 6’ director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shared a picture from the time of

Father’s early-life exposure to stress linked with child’s brain development: Study

05 Feb 2021 16:56 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new study has found that the stress fathers have experienced in their childhood is connected to the development of the white matter tracts in the children’s brain.The study was published in the journal ‘JAMA Network Open’. The FinnBrain research of the University of Turku

Chloe Zhao to helm sci-fi western ‘Dracula’ for Universal

05 Feb 2021 16:51 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI):’ Nomadland’ fame director Chloe Zhao has teamed up with Universal Pictures to develop a film based on the iconic monster Dracula. As per Variety, Zhao will serve as the writer, producer, and director of the new take on the classic character in the vein of

‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Emily Hampshire to feature in ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ remake

05 Feb 2021 15:59 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Emily Hampshire is all set to feature as the lead character in the updated version of Norman Lear’s 1970s syndicated hit ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.’According to Variety, Hampshire will also be doubling up as an executive producer and she will also be

Michelle Williams to play Peggy Lee in biopic ‘Fever’

05 Feb 2021 15:46 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): American actor Michelle Williams is all set to star in the upcoming biopic titled ‘Fever’ based on the life of the late entertainment icon Peggy Lee.As per Variety, the forthcoming film is being directed by Todd Haynes and MGM is in talks to back the

Jamie Lee Curtis reflects upon her sobriety

05 Feb 2021 14:57 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): After being sober for the past 22 years, American actor and author Jamie Lee Curtis reflected upon her sobriety with a throwback picture on social media.The ‘Halloween’ star took to Instagram handle and posted a throwback photo of her holding a glass of alcohol. In

Shraddha Kapoor explains the ‘power of shunya’

05 Feb 2021 14:35 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Actor Shraddha Kapoor, who has been speaking about spirituality and the ‘power of shunya (zero)’ through her social media posts, on Friday gave an insight into her understanding of ‘shunya’.The ‘Ek Villian’ actor shared a video of herself on Instagram, where she can be

Makers postpone release of ‘Family Man 2’, slated to stream this summer now

05 Feb 2021 14:22 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Just days ahead of the planned release of their much-loved web-show ‘The Family Man’ season 2, filmmakers Raj and DK on Friday announced that the release of the show is being pushed back. The filmmakers shared the update on Instagram and announced that the

Sia deletes Twitter amid controversy over movie ‘Music’

05 Feb 2021 14:18 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): Singer and director Sia has seemingly deleted her Twitter handle amid criticism over her new film ‘Music’. As per E! News, ‘Music’, which received two Golden Globe nominations on Wednesday, has been facing backlash for its casting of American actor-dancer Maddie Ziegler as a teenager

Deon Taylor to direct civil rights movie ‘Freedom Ride’

05 Feb 2021 14:14 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): American film director-screenwriter Deon Taylor will be helming the upcoming film ‘Freedom Ride’. The film will be based on first-person accounts of the original freedom riders (civil rights activists), including the late Congressman John Lewis.According to Variety, the executive producers of the show will be

Emma Corrin, Harry Styles to star in ‘My Policeman’

05 Feb 2021 13:41 PM IST

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): The ‘Crown’ star Emma Corrin is all set to star opposite singer-actor Harry Styles in Amazon Studios’ upcoming romantic drama ‘My Policeman’. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the forthcoming film is based on the celebrated novel of the same name by author Bethan Roberts. Michael

Creating a distinct look: Ayushmann Khurrana on sporting eyebrow slit in ‘ANEK’

05 Feb 2021 13:13 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Three days after dropping his first look from Anubhav Sinha’s ‘ANEK,’ actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Friday revealed how he took the idea of his ‘new eyebrow slit’ look to his director. “I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with film-makers who have always encouraged