‘I can’t see myself as a hero’
Actor Ranbir Kapoor says that new-age film-makers are redefining the ‘hero’ of Indian cinema. “Cinema is progressing. Directors like Anurag Kashyap, Anurag Basu, Imtiaz Ali and Ayan Mukerji are bringing new characters in. They are changing the concept of the hero of Indian cinema,” said the actor, who finds “heroism in the underhero.”
“I feel lucky that I can be part of these film-makers' characters because these are the parts which excite me,” said the actor and added, “I can't see myself as a hero. I believe that struggle is more important than the victory, in life also. So, I am more comfortable playing real and relatable characters.”
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Sonam Kapoorwill be celebrating her fifth year at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival and says that she can't wait to walk the red carpet. She was signed as the face of l’Oréal Paris in 2010 and has carried off both traditional and modern attire during all of her red carpet appearances. “I can’t wait to walk the red carpet at Cannes and surprise everyone with my plans for this year,” she said.
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lively in Woody Allen’s next
Blake livelyhas reportedly come on board to act in film-maker Woody Allen's forthcoming untitled film. The 27-year-old will join the cast ensemble, which includes Kristen Stewart, Bruce Willis and Jesse Eisenberg. The plot details of the film, which have been kept under wraps, will be produced by Allen's usual collaborators letty Arsonson, Stephen Tenenbaum and Edward Walson. Allen is casting the film as he prepares for the Cannes premiere of his movie Irrational Man, starring Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix. lively's last film The Age of Adaline has grossed $24 million domestically so far. The lee Toland Krieger-directed film snagged the third place at this week's box office with an estimated $6.2 million in its second weekend.
lively is also booked to star as a blind woman who regains her eyesight in Marc Foster’s forthcoming drama.