Irrfan Khan to head ADFF jury
Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan will preside over the Narrative Feature Competition Jury at the forthcoming Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF). Known for his performance in The Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire and life Of Pi, he will lead a jury comprising Algerian novelist and academic Waciny laredj, English writer-director Steven Shainberg, Australian film director Cate Shortland and Palestinian actor Ali Suliman, it was announced on ADFF's official website.
This year, the ADFF will be held Oct 23 to Nov 1. last year, his performance in Anup Singh's Punjabi film Qissa was highly appreciated. His Paan Singh Tomar was also screened.
American talk show host Jay leno was honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour. Mark Twain Prize for American Humour recognises artists who have made a significant contribution to the world of American comedy. The ceremony took place at the Kennedy Center.
Actress lynda Bellingham, who was diagnosed with cancer in July 2013, died “in her husband's arms”, confirms her agent Sue latimer. Bellingham was suffering from terminal bowel cancer. The former chat show loose Women panellist was recently admitted to a hospital. She had decided to end her treatment on August 13 and hoped to have one last Christmas with her family. She also featured in many TV shows.
Clooney to host another partyIJ
It seems that actor George Clooney's wedding festivities are not over yet. The actor is reportedly throwing another party in Buckinghamshire to celebrate his wedding to British human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin. According to a report in a newspaper, they are organising a bash at the Danesfield House in Buckinghamshire on October 24. “Amal has a lot of her family in the UK, so it made sense for them to hold another bash here following last month's wedding,” a source said. However, the guest list still remains a secret as the hotel staff is told to remain tight-lipped about it and not divulge any detail.”