Veteran actor Anupam Kher is ecstatic due to his wife Kirron Kher winning the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat. He is confident that the BJP candidate will definitely “make a difference”.

“Thank you all for your best wishes on Kirron Kher, BJP’s victory in Chandigarh. It is so humbling. I am sure she will make a difference,” he tweeted.

Kirron emerged victorious in Chandigarh, defeating not only former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal of the Congress but also actress-turned-politician Gul Panag of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

While Kirron got over 42 percent votes, Bansal and Panag got nearly 27 and 24 percent, respectively.

Anupam was by his wife's side during the poll campaign.

On Saturday, actor Arshad Warsi started the "action" for Subhash Kapoor's "Guddu Rangeela", and he is geared up to face the heat and dust during the 10-day schedule.

"Goodmorning. Action for 'Guddu Rangeela' starts today...10 days of heat, dust, dirt, pain," tweeted the actor, who shares the frame with others like Amit Sadh and Aditi Rao Hydari in the film.

Amit was left injured while filming the movie in Shimla mid-March. The leg injury had knocked him out of action for a while as he even had to undergo a surgery. But the young and talented "Kai Po Che" actor is now back on his feet and raring to go.

He resumed the shooting of "Guddu Rangeela" five days back, said a source close to Amit.

The source said: "After many rounds of physio and doctor visits, Amit has recovered pretty fast. Subhash was kind enough to hold the shoot for Amit for almost two months, and now the shoot has resumed in Wai, close to Mumbai."

Meanwhile Amit is also making sure that his injury doesn't come in the way of the shoot anymore.

"He is committed to the project as he had already lost time and now is making sure his injury doesn't affect the shoot anymore," the source added.

Tiger Shroff, who is said to have performed jaw-dropping stunts in his debut film "Heropanti", will showcase his talent in Parkour by performing live in Mumbai Monday.

Parkour is a special sport, and few actors from Bollywood - Akshay Kumar and Vidyut Jammwal, have performed it. Tiger, who has reportedly shot a long Parkour sequence for "Heropanti", will give his fans a peek into his skills live.

He is so confident about it that he suggested his team to organise an event where he could showcase some stunts briefly to a live audience.

Confirming this, "Heropanti" director Sabbir Khan said in a statement: "Tiger has performed a very challenging Parkour sequence in the film effortlessly and without any wires. Now, his fans will get a chance to see him do it live. He is very good at it."

Tiger, who is a fan of martial arts, is the son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff.

In his debut film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Tiger will be seen with Kriti Sanon. The film releases May 23.

Actress Huma Qureshi, who recently bought a new house, is trying her hand at being an interior designer for her place. She wants to give it a "personal touch" of her distinct taste.

The “Gangs Of Wasseypur” actress wants to lend an eclectic style to her new residence and so is outsourcing a variety of styles from different places and is combining them to make her house look unusual and beautiful.

“I have been going through architectural magazines and visiting some home decor stores, as and when time permits. I want to give the house a very personal touch,” the actress said in a statement.

Huma, who is currently busy with a workshop for her upcoming film with Varun Dhawan, will also be taking time out between work to design her place.

It's been over 25 years since Indian cinema legend Raj Kapoor breathed his last but his son, veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, who was present at the inauguration ceremony of 'Raj Kapoor Memorial - The Golden Era of Indian Cinema' at Rajbaugh here, still feels his father is "alive".

Organised by World Peace Center, Alandi and the Rajbaugh campus of MAEER’s MIT College in Loni Kalbhor near Pune, the museum was inaugurated Friday.

At the ceremony, chief guest Randhir said: "I thank MIT for the respect and love they have shown towards my father. His soul is staying here in this place, in this memorial and in every tree and flower.

"I am very happy for the respect shown towards my father, Raj Kapoor-ji, the greatest showman of Hindi cinema. My father is not alive today but I feel that he is alive and lives in this place in every work and (that he) lives in this memorial."

Rajiv Kapoor, youngest son of Raj Kapoor, was also present on the occasion.

Rajiv said: “I think everyone should see this memorial. We can learn a lot from his (my father's) work. I am also thankful for the respect given to my father.”

The founder president of World Peace Center, Alandi, Vishwanath D. Karad, said: "It was the dream of Raj Kapoor and his family that this land should be used for educational purposes. This great artist has given a unique message to the society. Therefore, we were tempted to build this memorial which reflects Indian culture through the cinema.”

Raj Kapoor was only 24 when he launched his own studio, RK Films, and became the youngest director of his time with "Aag" in 1948.

He went on to taste success by producing, directing and acting in successful movies like
"Barsaat" (1949), "Awaara" (1951), "Shree 420" (1955), "Chori Chori" (1956).

Jimmy Sheirgill, who is appreciated for being in front of the camera, now wants to go behind it.

"Direction is something that I love. It's the most fascinating thing ever. It's either being in front of the camera or behind the camera. If ever I become something apart from an actor, it's definitely a director," said the actor, who has even produced Punjabi films like "Dharti" and "Rangeelay".

"Every film I watch, I just see people perform and how it's shot. I am enjoying being an actor but one day if I have to do something else, then I think I will get into direction," he added.

The "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster" star feels this is the best time to be in the film industry.

"I am extremely happy that all kinds of films are being made these days. Earlier things were different so, I feel this is the best time to be in this industry," he said.

Actress Parineeti Chopra was recently reported to have said in an interview to a magazine that she is not working with the Bollywood Khans - Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir - because she would have nothing to do in the film.

However, the four-film old actress has clarified and said that her statement has been blown out of proportion.

"I would just like to clarify a bit on that (what I said in that interview). That comment was blown out of proportion. It was an answer to a question that I was asked," Parineeti told reporters here Thursday at the launch of Yash Raj's fashion store Diva'ni.

"I was asked if I was offered a film with senior actors. To that I answered, 'Yes, I have been offered those films but I didn't have much to do, so I did chose not to do'. I did not specifically take anybody's name," she added.

Parineeti, who made her acting debut with "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl" in 2011, feels it is not wise to make such an insensitive statement.

The 25-year-old said: "I am too new an actor to do something like that. I think it is a very insensitive thing to say if any actor says that."

"I will never talk about the films that I am not a part of. I will only talk about the films that I am confirmed to be a part of. So it was not entirely a true statement. I think it was unfair for the publication to quote me in the wrong way," she added.

So far, she has worked with young actors only, be it Arjun Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Ranveer Singh or Sushant Singh Rajput.

Her next films are "Daawat-e-Ishq" and "Kill Dil", in which she is again working with young actors like Aditya Roy Kapoor, Ranveer and Ali Zafar, respectively.

Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan Friday said he is not a user of Instagram and that any account in his name on the online photo-sharing website is "fake".

"Guys, I am not on Instagram. It's obviously some fake account," Aamir posted on his official Twitter page.

The actor doesn't want his friends and fans to be misinformed, and hence, he has come out to set the record straight about his presence on the site.

Looking stylish and smart at work in summer can be a struggle. If you want to keep cool and be stylish, navy is the answer to your problems.

Softer than black and a lot less predictable than grey, navy colour for office is perfect for spring-summer as it can be paired with brighter hues like pink, red, yellow, orange, green etc. for a more season-appropriate look, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Even a navy Breton striped top will work well for the office. One can pair it with some navy cropped trousers, a pair of ballet flats and a bright tote for a look that’s smart but still stylish.

Pair a floral jacket over a navy dress and heels for office meetings, or try a navy suit with a printed shirt and heels for a classic office look.

So go and shop for your favourite navy pieces that are great to add style to your work wear wardrobe.

Eurico, one of the finest quality cotton brands, has roped in ace designer Rocky Star as their brand ambassador.

Feeling "honoured" to be associated with Eurico, Rocky said that he loves premium cotton and that "this association gives me great scope to display my creativity with cotton fabrics."

"It is really an exciting feeling as the aim is to offer the customer the best in cotton emphasising on style, class and sophistication,” the designer said in a statement.

Eurico derives its name from European Cotton. The brand is known for its bold designs, vibrant colours and ultra-cool fabrics.

It aims to create a space for itself in the premium and luxury cotton segment and Shridhar Soni, CEO of the brand, feels happy that Rocky too shares the same thought.

“A pleasant perspective and a sensitive approach towards life and beauty are significantly reflected in Eurico. These values are also shared by Rocky Star, the new face of Eurico, who is a young, talented designer and a phenomenal game-changer in his own right,” said Soni.

Debutant director Nitin Kakkar has received wide acclaim at international film festivals for "Filmistaan" that explores India-Pakistan relationships. Now megastar Amitabh Bachchan too has complimented him on his endeavours.

"'Filmistaan'...the film on release. Cinema in its bountiful glory. Just saw it...films bind, they do not divide. Love is power," Big B posted on his Twitter page Friday.

"Filmistaan", starring actors like Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Kumud Mishra and Gopal Dutt, won the best feature film in Hindi title at the 60th National Film Awards 2012, and it also won 'The Silver Crow Pheasant Award' for best debut film at the International Film Festival of Kerala.

On foreign ground, the movie got a special jury mention at the 2012 Busan International Film Festival.

"Naya Pata", a crowdfunded project revolving around the acute loneliness and identity crisis felt by migrants, will hit the screens June 27 .

PVR Director's Rare will release the movie, directed by debutant Pawan K. Shrivastava, in select cities, said a statement Friday.

The independent film comes from Bihar and is set in the late 1980s. It follows Ram Swarath Dubey, the protagonist, who has been rendered jobless by the shutting down of the sugar industry in Bihar. Having no other option, Ram migrates to New Delhi in search of livelihood, leaving behind his family and young wife.

The narrative is about his life as he senses alienation from both the worlds that he inhabits.

"Naya Pata" stars theatre actors Abhishek Sharma and Yashwardhan Singh, who both play the protagonist in different stages of life. Also featuring in the film are Shaad Ahmed and Julie Warsi in supporting roles.

Talking about the decision of releasing the film, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, joint managing director, PVR Ltd. said: "Every aspect of this film talks about cinema that is heartfelt and the efforts gone into the making of this movie are evident.

"By releasing 'Naya Pata' through our platform of PVR Director's Rare, we hope that the movie receives the accolade that it deserves, while putting independent cinema under the spotlight."

The film's director is elated that the movie is getting released and that he has "an opportunity to share it with everyone."

Director R.Balki announced the title of his much awaited film ,starring Amitabh Bachchan and National award winner Dhanush . The film also marks the big Bollywood debut of Kamal Haasan's daughter Akshara Haasan.

Says director R.Balki , "We are happy to announce that the film is titled "Shamitabh"... As in SH before AMITABH. We are half way through shoot of the film ,so will finish and talk more about it. Right now I'm enjoying watching the lethal combo of the intensity of Amitabh Bachchan..The intelligence of Dhanush...and the innocence of Akshara...in action daily."

Comedian Kapil Sharma paid a surprise visit to the sets of talent reality show "Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega", and met his friend and comedian Krushna Abhishek, who hosts the show.

The duo exhibited their craziness and entertained the audience as well as the show's judges - singer Anu Malik and filmmaker Farah Khan, said a statement.

According to a source, Kapil was shooting at Yash Raj Films studio when his crew member informed him that the shoot of "Entertainment Ke Liye..." was taking place next door.

It was then that Kapil paid a quick visit to his friend Krushna.

Krushna co-hosts "Entertainment Ke Liye..." with actress Mona Singh.

Film: "Citylights"; Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Pratilekha, Manav Kaul; Directed by Hansal Mehta; Rating: ****

The city sucks. And it sucks in the uninitiated, swallows up the innocent wholesale, diminishes the individual's ego. If you happen to be one of the multitude of faceless migrants, you are in for a really grueling time.

"Citylights" is Hansal Mehta's ode to the invisible people, those people populating the pavements we often see from our moving cars. Mehta zooms in on the life of one such family. He sucks us into their lives with such intensity and passion that we never can bear ourselves to come out of their world even when their lives become unbearably hurtful.

"Citylights" secretes a heart large enough to break in front of our eyes. As Deepak Singh(Rajkumar Rao, that non-actor par excellence), his wife Rakhi(Patralekha) and little daughter relocate from their little universe in Rajasthan to Mumbai, we watch in numbed silence their initiation into the world of disillusionment and heartbreak.

As the happy little family's world comes apart at the seams, Mehta's camera captures them in unadorned stark colours. "Citylights" shoots its saga of the brutal cruelty of the concrete jungle with a candour that leaves us flummoxed and frozen. The plot as it thickens in the second half, doesn't allow any elbow room for distractions. The protagonist's journey into the heart of darkness is immediate, and irreversible. What Mehta does is to show us the fatality and finality of lives thrust into the bowels of the city.

Not that Mumbai is shown to be entirely lacking in kindness and compassion. Deepak and his wife encounter good people too. It's not the people who are callous. It's the daily grind that makes them self-centred and uncaring.

Mehta's ode to the remorseless city is suffused in a lived-in pain. Only an artiste who has suffered the first-hand humiliation of rejection and compromise could do the sequence such as the one where Rakhi auditions for a bar girl's job. Mehta furbishes such stark moments with an astute and rigorous honesty.

In that scene, Pratilekha strips herself of dignity. She's a revelation. But then so is the actor (Vinod Rawat) who plays the bar owner. If she epitomizes the exploitative underbelly of the city, he too is a victim of a system that thrives on exploitation.

Moving completely away from the original material (Sean Ellis' Metro Manila), Hansal Mehta constructed a vertiginous spiral of desolation and dejection. It is not easy to watch destiny destroy an innocent family's simple will to survive.

And yet if there's so much cruelty happening all around to the people who know no better life than the one that the city doles out to them, there are also bursts of empathy from the most unexpected places.

The arrival of the character played by the very accomplished actor Manav Kaul signals the "thriller" movement of the plot. Miraculously Mehta never loses grip of the film's exacerbated emotional quotient. He charts the migrant family's craggy path to doom and destruction with a fatal inevitability. The film uses natural sounds and incidental images from every day life to imbue a visceral vividness and vitality to everyday experiences.

Take a sequence like the one where, at the outset, Deepak and his wife are duped by fake house brokers. Here, as in other sections of the narrative, the victim and the perpetrator of deceit are both shown without prejudice.

A remarkable equilibrium runs through the moral fibre of the film. Ritesh Shah's sensitive script doesn't look for villains to make his protagonists look sympathetic.

Mehta could have avoided the wall-to-wall songs in the background. Though the music is evocative, it tends to overplay its welcome. This is film that doesn't depend on adornments for effect.

Most unadorned being the actors. Rao's stark performance is no performance at all. To call what he does a "performance" is an insult to what he does to his character. Just like the city that swallows the impoverished migrant, he disappears into his character, much like Balraj Sahni in Bimal Roy's "Do Bigha Zameen", the classic tale of the homeless migrant to which Mehta's haunting saga of the indignity of poverty owes emotional allegiance. Patralekha with her haunted eyes and evocative pain-lashed voice is the find of the year.

The epic tale of the ainvisible' family's struggle to survive in the city gets its power and strength from the seamless merger of body and soul that editor Apurva Asrani and sound designer Mandar Kulkarni achieve in the physical and emotional structureA of the plot.

"Citylights" would remain with me for a long time. Gripping, glorious and unforgettable, it is a shattering, life-changing experience.

Actor Allu Arjun, who is currently riding high on the success of "Race Gurram", has been roped in to play a cameo in upcoming Telugu period-drama "Rudhramadevi" about queen Rani Rudhramadevi of Kakatiya dynasty.

"Stylish star Allu Arjun plays a cameo in 'Rudhramadevi'," read a post on the film's official Twitter handle Saturday.

Directed by Gunasekhar, actress Anushka Shetty is essaying the role of Rudhramadevi in the film, which is slated to release in 2015.

The film, which is also produced by Gunasekhar, features an ensemble cast of Rana Daggubati, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Raj, Baba Sehegal, Aditya Menon, Nithya Menen, Aditi Chengappa, Catherine Tresa and Hamsa Nandini in important roles.

The makers of Telugu actioner "Aagadu" have released the film's first teaser Saturday on the birthday of superstar Mahesh Babu's father Krishna.

This is the second time in a row that Mahesh's film's teaser has been unveiled on this occasion. Krishna is celebrating his 71st birthday.

Last year, the first teaser of Mahesh's Telugu psychological thriller "1: Nenokkadine" was released.

The first teaser of "Aagadu" promises viewers an out-and-out commercial entertainer with a lot of punchy dialogues. In the video, Mahesh Babu has trolled co-star Pawan Kalyan with regard to his last film "Attarintiki Daaredhi".

Directed by Sreenu Vaitla, "Aagadu" marks the second time the director has teamed up with Mahesh Babu after "Dookudu".

The film also features Tamannah Bhatia, Sonu Sood, Rajendra Prasad and Brahmanadam in important roles.

Actor-director Prakash Raj describes his forthcoming Telugu directorial "Ulvacharu Biriyani" as a sumptuous meal with all the right ingredients to woo audiences to cinemas. He now awaits their response when the movie releases June 6.

"Ulvacharu Biriyani" is the remake of Malayalam film "Salt N Pepper". The film will also be released in Tamil as "Un Samayal Arrayal" and in Kannada as "Oggarane".

"My film is a like a full course meal. I believe I have cooked a sumptuous meal that is sure to attract audiences to cinemas. It has all the ingredients of a tasty meal and it's now for the audience to tell me whether it tastes good or not," Prakash Raj told IANS.

Food plays an important role in the film, which features Prakash Raj and Sneha in lead roles. Tejus, Samyuktha Hornad, Poorna, Thambi Ramaiah, Elango Kumaravel feature in it in important roles.

Director Hari Gopalakrishnan has confirmed that he approached yesteryear actress Rekha for a role in his upcoming Tamil actioner "Poojai", starring Vishal Krishna. But she wasn't signed on as she couldn't accommodate dates for the project.

"I wanted Rekha madam to play Vishal's mother. We wanted her to shoot with us for a few days but since she was extremely busy with prior commitments, we couldn't sign her on," Hari told IANS.

Instead of Rekha, Hari has roped in Tamil actress Radhika for the same role.

Rekha, who is a south Indian by birth, is the daughter of late legendary Tamil actor Gemini Ganeshan. She made her cinematic debut with Telugu film "Rangula Ratnam".

"Poojai", which is currently on floors in Coimbatore, features Shruti Haasan as a female lead.

Actress Sonakshi Sinha who garnered positive reviews for her performance in "Lootera" and is now gearing up for the release of "Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty", says she has recently signed a new project, which is women-oriented.

"I have now signed a new film which has a women-oriented subject. I am quite excited about that project, but I'm not allowed to talk about it till the producers make an official announcement," Sonakshi told IANS.

Asked if the movie is a remake of a southern film, she said: "Wait till the announcement."

The actress says she received varied offers after her strong performance in "Lootera".

"I was approached for many films post 'Lootera', but I didn't feel strongly about them. 'Lootera' was written for me, but the other offers that I got post 'Lootera' were not convincing," she said.

Her new movie "Holiday", directed by A.R. Murugadoss, features Akshay Kumar as the male lead.