धर्मेंद्र ,पदमिनी कोल्हापुरे ,धीरज कुमार ,महिमा चौधरी ,कुमार सानू और उदित नारायण को बाबसाहेब आंबेडकर नोबेल अवार्ड

Katrina Kaif to go through combat training for Tiger Zinda Hai

While Katrina Kaif is no stranger to strenuous workout regimes and has even undergone major training and action workshops for her films before , the star will soon train extensively in combat training for her role in Tiger Zinda Hai.Though Katrina has already trained in a few forms of action albeit the basics for Ek Tha Tiger and Phantom before, she will be performing her own stunts for Tiger Zinda Hai,,or which she returns to training in hand to hand combat and other fight forms.The star who is currently shooting for a huge musical song for Jagga Jasoos, will start her training by the 20th of this month, as she will be performing some hi-octane action.

R Madhavan preps up for a biopic

R Madhavan has his hands full with multiple projects varied in genres this year. Post his critically-acclaimed movie Saala Khadoos, the versatile actor has signed seven films – from Hindi to Tamil, web series and particularly a biopic, which he is very excited about.“I have been working on this for the past four years, and now, I can proudly say that things are being finalised. It’s an extraordinary story of an unsung hero and it deserves to be told. It will go on floors this year, but let me tell you that the biopic is not on any sportsperson or an actor’s life,” Madhavan informs. 

The talented actor is gearing up to play a pilot in Sanjay Puran Singh’s Chanda Mama Door Ke. Interestingly, Madhavan has played an air force pilot twice in — Rang De Basanti (2006) and in the TV show, Sea Hawks. “It is too early to talk about my role in the film. I play a pilot, and this is one of those films I am extremely excited about. Also, it’s good to work with Sushant (Singh Rajput) and Nawazuddin (Siddiqui), as they’re both extremely talented,” he adds.

Tigmanshu Dhulia's Shoot At Site announced

Miran Production’s play “Once Upon A Time” spread its magic in audience

"Once Upon a Time” a play created by Miran Production finally gave an impactful route to the crowd. The play was held by a brilliant cast, none other than Tom Alter, Charu Shankar, Sunit Tandon.

Basically, it is a repertoire of five short stories based on human emotions and relationships. Such entertaining pieces from everyday life are magnificent in their simplicity. An amalgamation of human psyche and sentiments, there is a tale for every occasion set in reality whether depicting love, longing, anxiety or fear…

Directed by Sujata Soni Bali, it is a unique collection that will make the audience laugh, cry, feel and think, all in a roller-coaster journey of one hour! Carefully curate from different genres and varied in their narration and style, the stories are related in their richness and intensity.

All five stories will get the audience- old and young alike- hooked on to the play with their interesting story line. The five stories are as follows -

Sharifan - A poignant story set at the time of partition; where violence begets violence or could it be the turning point for peace? Original story by Saadat Hassan Manto

The Classroom- A depiction in lighter vein that describes what goes on in the mind of a teacher when she takes her first class. Original story by Sutapa Basu

Last Letter- A touching story about a father who writes his last letter to his daughter on her birthday. Original story by Dipanker Mukherjee

Twenty Questions - An amusing story that shows an interesting conversation between two people who meet in an arranged marriage set up. By Twinkle Pandey

Ek Lamha - An ethereal depiction of a poet finding his muse as he passes by the tenth floor of a building. A true narration by Tom Alter.