Irrfan refused Spielberg's film
Irrfan Khan has refused a part in a Steven Spielberg film because he didn't find “enough meat to explore” himself as an actor. “I felt the character did not have enough meat to explore myself as an actor. Hence, I said no... Else who wouldn't want to work with Steven SpielbergIJ” Irrfan said. The Slumdog Millionaire and life of Pi actor was offered to work in a Spielberg film, which also had Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson in it. Sharing that it is more than a dilemma for him to choose or deny films, Irrfan said, “I am at a stage in my career where I am trying my best to surprise my audience with every role and give them some. I am hoping the future holds something so path-breaking and so empowering for me as an artiste that no will not be an option.”
If an artiste feels he can convey his protest by returning his award, why are we getting so hyper and so upset about itIJ If I feel that I can convey my protest this way or some other way, then that must be respected
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It’s learnt that Vicky Kaushal’s character and look in Zubaan is inspired by the legendary pop singer, composer and actor Gurdas Maan, who recently flew to Mumbai to watch the movie and interact with the cast including Kaushal and Sarah Jane Dias. Kaushal plays a singer-composer based in Punjab and while Mozez was working on the character look, the first name that came to his mind was of Gurdas Maan.
Interestingly, Vicky’s father Sham Kaushal is Gurdas Maan’s best friend. So the makers have decided to keep a special screening for the legendary singer in Mumbai.
Matt leBlanc to present Top Gear
Former Friends star Matt leBlanc has been revealed as one of the new presenters of BBC motoring show Top Gear.
leBlanc’s appointment marks the first time that the show has ever had a non-British host in its 39-year history.
He joins lead presenter Chris Evans on the revamped show, which is expected to return to TV screens in May, while in India it will be aired soon after that on AXN. “As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I’m honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic show’s new chapter,” leBlanc said. Evans said of his new Top Gear presenter, “Matt’s a lifelong fellow petrolhead and I’m thrilled he’s joining Top Gear. Acting out our craziest car notions on screen is a dream job and I know we’ll both be debating some epic road trip ideas. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to on screen later this year.”
He is already a familiar face to Top Gear viewers, having been a two-time guest on the show.