Tigmanshu Dhulia to make a film for UN campaign

A bunch of Bollywood directors and actors have been approached to create films as part of an United Nations (UN) campaign that aims at highlighting a variety of social issues. And we hear Tigmanshu Dhulia has already come on board to make a film on illegal immigration in the country.

Ajay Devgn (left) and Hrithik Roshan; (inset) Tigmanshu Dhulia

While the names of Ajay Devgn and Hrithik Roshan are being tossed around for the lead actor role, the former is more likely to star in the film since he endorses the UN project.

A source close to the project says, “The campaign called Humanicy (Human Side of Diplomacy) seeks to spread awareness through documentaries created by Indian filmmakers and actors. The UN authorities plan to take up issues such as poverty, violence and intolerance.”

Angelo Antonio Toriello, who has founded and launched this campaign in India, met the director recently. “Tigmanshu’s film will explore how immigration is a cause of concern in not just India, but various other countries too. Although it is a serious topic, he is trying to ensure that the tone is light-hearted so that it can reach the masses,” adds the source.

The casting for the film is underway and Devgn will possibly feature in it. Another source says, “Talks are on with Ajay as well as Hrithik to play the lead. The film is supposed to go on floors by mid 2016.”

Tigmanshu’s spokesperson confirms the news.

Raveena Tandon at a football event in West Bengal

Raveena Tandon at a football event in Malda, West Bengal, over the weekend.

The actress also participated in a road show. Pic/PTI

Tabu, Hungarian actress Kinga Vecsei at closing ceremony of Kolkata film fest

Tabu with Hungarian actress Kinga Vecsei at the closing ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival over the weekend.

Tabu was the guest of honour at the event. Pic/PTI

Ranbir Kapoor reveals Kishore Kumar biopic has been shelved

New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor's dream of making a biopic on Kishore Kumar with Anurag Basu has been shattered, the actor has revealed.

Ranbir Kapoor

The 33-year-old actor decided to make a picture on the legendary actor while he was working on 'Barfi!,' but he recently revealed that the film is shelved. He wanted to make that film as it was one of the most interesting stories Aunrag and he had in their minds, but it didn't work out and he is not making it anymore.

The 'Tamasha' star further said that firstly, they didn't get the desired cast and then, there were issues with the script as his family members were not happy with it.

However, Ranbir will be soon gearing up for another biopic that is based on Sanjay Dutt's life that will be directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

Deepika Padukone: Ranbir can't get married till I allow him

Questions pertaining to Ranbir Kapoor's marriage to Katrina Kaif have been the talk of the town but his 'Tamasha' co-star Deepika Padukone says the actor will not wed till the time she gives her nod.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

Ranbir, 33, who dated Deepika for a year, shares an amicable relationship with the actress post their split. "Ranbir can't get married till I allow it...," Deepika told PTI. To which Ranbir, who has been dating Katrina for sometime, added, "It's a very big question about my life. I completely believe in the institution of marriage. When I will get married, I will let the whole world know about it."

Imtiaz Ali's 'Tamasha' is Ranbir and Deepika's third film together after 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. The co-stars took a train ride from Mumbai to Delhi to promote their upcoming film, which is slated to hit the screens this Friday.

Ranbir and the 'Piku' star started their career in 2008 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya' and Shah Rukh Khan starter 'Om Shanti Om', respectively. "It feels just like yesterday. I saw Deepika outside 'Saawariya' sets walking across to 'Om Shanti Om' set. Eight years have passed and we have no idea. We have worked hard and reached the point we have desired for in our lives," Ranbir said. For Deepika, 29, Ranbir is still the same person that she met eight years ago.

"It's a very unique situation. We have heard about actors debuting in the same year but actors debuting on the same day is something which does not happen normally. I hope he never changes. But it has been an amazing journey."

Kamal Haasan-Sridevi starrer 'Sadma' to be remade

Director Balu Mahendra's 1983 classic "Sadma", starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, is all set to be remade by ad filmmaker Llyod Baptista.

"Sadma", which was a remake of Tamil film "Moondram Pirai", saw Sridevi play a young woman who regresses to childhood after a head injury. She ends up in a brothel where she is rescued by a lonely school teacher (Haasan) who falls in love with her.

Sridevi in 'Sadma'

"Yes I am remaking 'Sadma'. It's a beautiful film, I had seen it as a young boy and the last scene was always stuck in my mind. I feel the current generation who doesn't believe in love needs to see films like 'Sadma," Llyod told PTI.

The filmmaker says casting director Mukesh Chabhra is working on the film and they are in talks with few big names to play the lead roles. Haasan bagged a national award for his role in the Tamil original.

"We are in brief talks with some A-list actors because it's going to be hard to replace Kamal Haasan and Sridevi."

The remake of "Sadma" might have a contemporary take and Llyod is figuring out which approach to go by and make the film.

"We have few new approaches to the film but we are not locking anything yet. I am very careful not to destroy the essence of the original film and also not to make the film boring as most of us have already seen the old Sadma at some point. There is a lot of expectation from a lot of people who respect Sadma."

Llyod, who bought the rights from director-producer Raj Sippy, is keen to make the film in English and Tamil as well.

"It's in Hindi for now, as for English I am still in talks with Raj Sippy. For Tamil I just briefly spoke to Thyarajan the original producer, so Hindi is my priority right now."

Llyod says he will produce the movie himself but filmmaker Atul Agnihotri and Sunil Wadhwa might come on board "in case I get stuck."

Rose McGowan debuts bald look

Los Angeles: Actress Rose McGowan has gone bald.

Rose McGowan. Pic/Santa Banta

The 42-year-old''Charmed' star called herself an 'alien' on Instagram after shaving her pixie hair, reported Aceshowbiz.

"I don't want it anymore #rebelyell #everythingisart," so she captioned an Instagram video that showed her getting hair cut.

The actress then proudly showed off her new look in a picture, and wrote, "The alien has landed." The brunette also uploaded another photo with a note, "No hair don't care.

Honestly, it's liberating."

McGowan stepped out, rocking her new look on November 20 in Los Angeles. She wore a white crop top, black pants, and dark shades. She was joined by a male friend while grabbing a bite.