Articles by Soumya Srivastava
Ananya Panday says Shakun Batra was on her list of directors to work with: ‘It was everything I could have dreamed of’
Ananya Panday opens up about turning a year older and looking forward to new experiences. She also tells us about her fierce role as Pooja in Khaali Peeli and how she is looking forward to her next with Shakun Batra.
Updated on Nov 08, 2020 07:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Ishaan Khatter on polarised response to A Suitable Boy starring him opposite Tabu: ‘You learn from it and you move on’
Ishaan Khatter knows that the reaction to his show A Suitable Boy has been polarised between positive and negative. However, the actor wants to take it as a lesson and keep working hard for his next projects.
Updated on Nov 07, 2020 07:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over ‘wife beater’ article, court rules accusations were ‘substantially true’
Actor Johnny Depp has lost the libel case he had filed against UK’s The Sun magazine for calling him a wife beater in their article. The judge ruled that the paper’s allegations were “substantially true”.
Updated on Nov 02, 2020 04:14 PM IST
Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig pay tributes to original James Bond Sean Connery: ‘Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course’
Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have paid tributes to the original James Bond, Sean Connery. The Scottish actor died on Saturday at 90 years old.
Updated on Nov 01, 2020 06:50 PM IST
David Fincher’s Mank to compete for Oscar, to be out in theatres and on Netflix
David Fincher’s next feature film, Mank, will be release in select theatres on November 13 and on Netflix on December 4. The film is based on screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz who is known for collaborating with Orson Welles on Citizen Kane.
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 09:55 PM IST
Taish review: Bejoy Nambiar brings thrill and style back to OTT in one of Zee5’s better offerings
Taish review: Bejoy Nambiar’s action-thriller with Harshvardhan Rane, Pulkit Samrat and Jim Sarbh is visually stunning and makes for an entertaining watch on the perils of unbridled rage.
Updated on Oct 29, 2020 11:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Police traces man who stabbed actor Malvi Malhotra, not arrested yet as he is in a hospital for treatment
Mumbai Police has traced the man who stabbed actor Malvi Malhotra in Mumbai on Monday night. The man was found at a hospital 50kms from Mumbai, receiving treatment for something. He has not been arrested yet.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 05:15 PM IST
Fatima Sana Shaikh on boycott calls for films: ‘Whether you watch a film or not, don’t have an agenda behind it’
Fatima Sana Shaikh is coming back to movies after two years with back-to-back releases Anurag Basu’s Ludo and Abhishek Sharma’s Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari. Here she talks about her movies, working with acting giants, and more.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 06:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Shabana Azmi shares Javed Akhtar’s picture as he poses with his Richard Dawkins Award
Shabana Azmi has posted a picture of her husband, lyricist Javed Akhtar with his Richard Dawkins Award. Javed is the first Indian to be presented the prestigious award.
Updated on Oct 26, 2020 09:18 PM IST
Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt file Rs 1 cr defamation suit in HC against actor Luveina Lodh
Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt have filed a defamation suit against actor Luveina Lodh for claiming that they are harassing her and are aware of her husband’s drug and human trafficking business.
Updated on Oct 26, 2020 06:55 PM IST
Ariana Grande drops White House-based music video for Positions, even Suhana Khan is a fan of her look
Ariana Grande has shared the music video for her latest song, Positions. She has launched a surprise album by the same name. The video shows Ariana as the President of the United States.
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 10:35 PM IST
Bhumi Pednekar excited for Durgavati: ‘I have always had a co-star to share the responsibility with, now I am helming this film’
Bhumi Pednekar will soon be seen in Durgavati. The film is a horror thriller and will mark Bhumi’s first solo project. Talking about the movie, Bhumi said she is excited to be working on the movie.
Updated on Oct 23, 2020 04:33 PM IST
Jared Leto to return as The Joker for Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Oscar-winner Jared Leto is reportedly coming back as Joker for Zack Snyder’s cut of Justice League. The actor had played the iconic villain in David Ayer’s 2016 anti-hero ensemble Suicide Squad.
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 06:47 PM IST
Comedy Couple movie review: Saqib Saleem, Shweta Basu Prasad attempt to dial up the funny
Comedy Couple movie review: Saqib Saleem and Shweta Basu Prasad star in Nachiket Samant’s film about a couple in Gurugram who are trying to make it big in the comedy world. The film, while brave in a few choices it makes, is marred by unimpressive writing and performances.
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 02:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Taish trailer breakdown: Bejoy Nambiar, Pulkit Samrat, Jim Sarbh, Kriti Kharbanda, Sanjeeda Shaikh explain their slick thriller
Taish trailer: Director Bejoy Nambiar and his actors Pulkit Samrat, Jim Sarbh, Kriti Kharbanda and Sanjeeda Shaikh sat down with us and discussed the first trailer for their slick new thriller.
Updated on Oct 16, 2020 08:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Soumitra Chatterjee tests negative for coronavirus
Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested negative for coronavirus but is still in ‘acute confusional state’, as described by hospital authorities. Soumitra had tested positive on October 6 and was admitted to a Kolkata hospital.
Updated on Oct 14, 2020 10:31 PM IST
Two and a Half Men star Conchata Ferrell dies at 77
Conchata Ferrell, who played the no-nonsense housekeeper Berta in the sitcom Two and a Half Men, has died. Her co-stars from the show, Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen paid tributes on Twitter.
Updated on Oct 14, 2020 03:06 PM IST
Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb trailer to be out tomorrow
The first trailer for Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb will be unveiled on Friday. The actor took to social media on Thursday to share the news with his fans and also released a short teaser.
Updated on Oct 08, 2020 03:44 PM IST
GOT prequel House of the Dragon brings Paddy Considine on board as king Viserys Targaryen
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has finalised Paddy Considine in the role of King Viserys Targaryen. The new show will take place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Updated on Oct 06, 2020 09:31 PM IST
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Asian News International | Posted by Soumya Srivastava
Warner Bros shares new release dates: Dune arrives October 2021, The Batman in May 2022
The release dates for Dune and The Batman have been pushed forward by six to 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The audience is still vary of stepping out of their houses and visit a theatre.
Updated on Oct 06, 2020 06:35 PM IST
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Reuters | Posted by Soumya Srivastava
Khaali Peeli movie review: Ishaan Khatter, Ananya Panday take you back to Bollywood’s mindless masala years
Khaali Peeli movie review: Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday play long-lost childhood sweethearts who are united years later on a night of unfortunate events. This Maqbool Khan film is electric, sometimes a little too much.
Updated on Oct 02, 2020 06:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Vikrant Massey on filming intimate scenes with Bhumi Pednekar: ‘Only concern was my beard scratching her face’
Vikrant Massey plays a not-so-nice guy in his latest film, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. In his interview with Hindustan Times, he talks about finding relatability in a selfish character, working with Bhumi Pednekar and more.
Updated on Sep 29, 2020 07:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Shabana Azmi: ‘The fight today is not between religions but between world views that are tolerant or intolerant’
Shabana Azmi talks to Hindustan Times about Mee Raqsam heading to Co-SAFF in October and how it is inspiring to see the youth of Mijwan follow their dreams. The film, starring Danish Hussain and Aditi Subedi, released in August.
Updated on Sep 28, 2020 06:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Srivastava
Vishal Bhardwaj on attack on Bollywood: ‘Those who are abusing are the ones who go and purchase tickets to watch films’
Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj has denied the existence of a ‘toxic work culture’ in Bollywood, calling it a made up phenomenon. Vishal said only those with a vested interest are speaking against the film industry, trying to malign its image.
Updated on Sep 26, 2020 06:32 PM IST
Bollywood drugs probe: Designer Simone Khambata reaches NCB office
Fashion designer Simone Khambata was spotted outside the Narcotics Control Bureau office in Mumbai’s Colaba on Thursday morning. She was will be questioned about the alleged Bollywood drug ‘nexus’.
Updated on Sep 24, 2020 11:32 AM IST
Bollywood drugs probe: Film producer Madhu Mantena reaches NCB office to record statement
Film producer Madhu Mantena was at the Narcotics Control Bureau’s office in Mumbai to record his statement in the Bollywood ‘drugs nexus’ case. He was called after his name cropped up in the statement of Sushant Singh Rajput’s talent manager Jaya Saha.
Updated on Sep 23, 2020 02:27 PM IST
FIR filed against Anurag Kashyap after actor alleges rape, filmmaker to appear for questioning
An FIR was filed against Anurag Kashyap at Mumbai’s Versova police station on Tuesday night after a female actor claimed that the filmmaker raped her at his home, seven years ago. She had earlier accused him of molestation.
Updated on Sep 23, 2020 01:05 PM IST
Arjun Kapoor to donate his plasma, wants to help save lives
Arjun Kapoor has promised to donate his plasma to help save lives of other Covid-19 patients. The actor tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. He is currently recovering from the disease at home and is in isolation.
Updated on Sep 22, 2020 03:55 PM IST
Deepika Padukone may be summoned by NCB in drugs case if needed: report
A Narcotics Control Bureau official has said that actor Deepika Padukone may get summoned for questioning if needed, in the ongoing probe into the Bollywood’s drug use.
Updated on Sep 22, 2020 03:44 PM IST
Robert Downey Jr, Reese Witherspoon and other Hollywood celebs pay homage to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
From Robert Downey Jr to Chris Evans to Viola Davis, multiple Hollywood stars took to social media on Saturday to pay homage to late US Supreme Court justice and feminist icon, Ruth Bader Gindburg.
Updated on Sep 19, 2020 06:48 PM IST