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JAZBAA singer collaborates with Rahman

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Vipin Aneja, who has sung songs for films like JAZBAA and SAHEB, BIWI AUR GANGSTER, has teamed up with music maestro A.R. Rahman for an untitled Tamil film.

Aneja had earlier performed with Rahman at a concert. The two will collaborate again, this time for a film, starring Tamil actor Vijay.

"It's been a dream to sing for the maestro. When he asked me if I would like to sing a Tamil song, I immediately said yes as for me, music is beyond any language," Vipin said in a statement.

He has also sung a song for a film starring actors Jimmy Sheirgill and Yuvika Chaudhary.

JAZBAA singer collaborates with Rahman

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Vipin Aneja, who has sung songs for films like JAZBAA and SAHEB, BIWI AUR GANGSTER, has teamed up with music maestro A.R. Rahman for an untitled Tamil film.

Aneja had earlier performed with Rahman at a concert. The two will collaborate again, this time for a film, starring Tamil actor Vijay.

"It's been a dream to sing for the maestro. When he asked me if I would like to sing a Tamil song, I immediately said yes as for me, music is beyond any language," Vipin said in a statement.

He has also sung a song for a film starring actors Jimmy Sheirgill and Yuvika Chaudhary.

Vaani Kapoor launches Brazilian shoe brand Melissa in India

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Brazilian brand Melissa, famed for its "fashionable shoes", opened doors to its first ever flagship store at the DLF Promenade Mall here with Bollywood fashionista Vaani Kapoor adding glamour to the event.

The international brand with presence in over 96 countries including key fashion cities such as New York, London, and Hong Kong has finally opened its doors in India.

The new 1,454 square foot retail space is the Brazilian eco-friendly label's first exclusive business outlet in India.

"The new Melissa flagship store gives us the opportunity to tap into the Indian retail space with a new and innovative fashion product. We are a one of a kind brand, dealing in eco-friendly 100 percent recyclable shoes, made of specially-developed Melflex plastic," said Ruchi Sally, Managing Director, Enviably Me India Pvt. Ltd, the exclusive franchisee of Melissa in India.

Looking ahead, Melissa would soon launch additional stores in New Delhi and Mumbai later this year, she said, adding that store locations are an important aspect for Melissa and the brand would be very selective in choosing the right locations for opening new stores.

"I think people are already excited about it because India is no more a country where people are not well travelled. Most of the people are already travelled. We night be new to the India market but for the fans of Melissa who are there in India, its not new," Ruchi told IANS.

International design bramd Vivienne Westwood, one of the champions of fashion sustainability, has been collaborating with the brand since 2008. The brand also collaborates with Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier and many more.

The store will stock styles from Melissa's core womena's collection, a range for baby girls as well as its collaborations with designers.

Vaani Kapoor launches Brazilian shoe brand Melissa in India

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Brazilian brand Melissa, famed for its "fashionable shoes", opened doors to its first ever flagship store at the DLF Promenade Mall here with Bollywood fashionista Vaani Kapoor adding glamour to the event.

The international brand with presence in over 96 countries including key fashion cities such as New York, London, and Hong Kong has finally opened its doors in India.

The new 1,454 square foot retail space is the Brazilian eco-friendly label's first exclusive business outlet in India.

"The new Melissa flagship store gives us the opportunity to tap into the Indian retail space with a new and innovative fashion product. We are a one of a kind brand, dealing in eco-friendly 100 percent recyclable shoes, made of specially-developed Melflex plastic," said Ruchi Sally, Managing Director, Enviably Me India Pvt. Ltd, the exclusive franchisee of Melissa in India.

Looking ahead, Melissa would soon launch additional stores in New Delhi and Mumbai later this year, she said, adding that store locations are an important aspect for Melissa and the brand would be very selective in choosing the right locations for opening new stores.

"I think people are already excited about it because India is no more a country where people are not well travelled. Most of the people are already travelled. We night be new to the India market but for the fans of Melissa who are there in India, its not new," Ruchi told IANS.

International design bramd Vivienne Westwood, one of the champions of fashion sustainability, has been collaborating with the brand since 2008. The brand also collaborates with Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier and many more.

The store will stock styles from Melissa's core womena's collection, a range for baby girls as well as its collaborations with designers.

Actor Narendra Jha passes away at 55

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Hindi film actor Narendra Jha, seen in films like HAIDER and RAEES, died early on Wednesday due to a heart attack. He was 55.

Narendra was at his farmhouse in Nanegaon, Maharashtra, when he complained of chest pain, the actor's driver told IANS.

"He had no health issues and last night (Tuesday) he was fine. He ate properly and spoke to us… Things were fine. Around 4 a.m. today, he felt a chest pain so we took him to a nearby hospital, but everything was over by then," Lakshman Singh, the driver told IANS.

Born and brought up in Delhi, Narendra also featured in films like MOHENJO DARO and KAABIL. He worked with iconic filmmakers like Shyam Benegal in the film NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE: THE FORGOTTEN HERO.

He also featured in a play SAMVIDHAAN, in which he played Mohammed Ali Jinnah, as well as did shows on television.

Narendra was also signed up for the upcoming Salman Khan starrer RACE 3, as well as another movie.

The actor was married to former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) CEO Pankaja Thakur.

Actor Narendra Jha passes away at 55

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Hindi film actor Narendra Jha, seen in films like HAIDER and RAEES, died early on Wednesday due to a heart attack. He was 55.

Narendra was at his farmhouse in Nanegaon, Maharashtra, when he complained of chest pain, the actor's driver told IANS.

"He had no health issues and last night (Tuesday) he was fine. He ate properly and spoke to us… Things were fine. Around 4 a.m. today, he felt a chest pain so we took him to a nearby hospital, but everything was over by then," Lakshman Singh, the driver told IANS.

Born and brought up in Delhi, Narendra also featured in films like MOHENJO DARO and KAABIL. He worked with iconic filmmakers like Shyam Benegal in the film NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE: THE FORGOTTEN HERO.

He also featured in a play SAMVIDHAAN, in which he played Mohammed Ali Jinnah, as well as did shows on television.

Narendra was also signed up for the upcoming Salman Khan starrer RACE 3, as well as another movie.

The actor was married to former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) CEO Pankaja Thakur.

THE CONJURING writers to rework DIE HARD 6 script

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Writers Chad and Carey Hayes, known for the script of horror film THE CONJURING, have been roped in to rewrite the script of DIE HARD 6.

The film will also feature actor Bruce Willis, who has been a part of the franchise since the first instalment.

Len Wiseman is still on board to produce and helm the new movie, which is currently titled DIE HARD: YEAR ONE, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Although not much is known on the plot of the film, it has been dubbed a part-prequel, part-sequel and will see Willis reprising his role as the wisecracking police detective John McClane.

Half of the movie will see McClane as a rookie police officer in the early 1980s, with the rest of the movie being set in the present day.

Willis, 62, first starred as McClane in the 1988 classic movie, which was based on author Roderick Thorp's novel NOTHING LASTS FOREVER and was last seen as the character in 2013 in A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD.

Last month, Willis revealed that the film is still going ahead and the script had been written. But it has now emerged that the Hayes brothers are working on a rewrite.

THE CONJURING writers to rework DIE HARD 6 script

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Writers Chad and Carey Hayes, known for the script of horror film THE CONJURING, have been roped in to rewrite the script of DIE HARD 6.

The film will also feature actor Bruce Willis, who has been a part of the franchise since the first instalment.

Len Wiseman is still on board to produce and helm the new movie, which is currently titled DIE HARD: YEAR ONE, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Although not much is known on the plot of the film, it has been dubbed a part-prequel, part-sequel and will see Willis reprising his role as the wisecracking police detective John McClane.

Half of the movie will see McClane as a rookie police officer in the early 1980s, with the rest of the movie being set in the present day.

Willis, 62, first starred as McClane in the 1988 classic movie, which was based on author Roderick Thorp's novel NOTHING LASTS FOREVER and was last seen as the character in 2013 in A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD.

Last month, Willis revealed that the film is still going ahead and the script had been written. But it has now emerged that the Hayes brothers are working on a rewrite.

Esha Deol to play chef in short film

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Actress Esha Deol, who hasn't been seen on the big screen for a while, will play a chef in a Hindi short film 'Cakewalk'.

The film is to be directed by her mother Hema Malini's biographer Ram Kamal Mukherjee, and Abhra Chakraborty.

In the short, Esha will depict the professional and personal journey of a woman in Indian society.

"The idea of making a film came into Ram Kamal's mind while he was interviewing me for his book on my mother," Esha, who took a break from films after marriage and motherhood, said in a statement.

Last October, she and husband Bharat Takhtani had a baby girl Radhya, and since then she has been enjoying the motherhood phase.

On the film, Esha said: "I think the idea came to Ram Kamal's mind after he interacted with a couple of working women from various walks of life. He has beautifully woven those incidents into his narrative."

Mukherjee, who has penned the film's story and screenplay, said: "I always wanted to tell a story… It was just a matter of time. It was actually Esha who inspired me to direct the film."

Chakraborty, who has co-directed 'Cakewalk', earlier assisted National Award winning Bengali director Bappaditya Bandhopadhya in 'Elar Chaar Adhyay'.

'Cakewalk', which will also introduce model-turned-television actor Tarun Malhotra as the male lead, will be shot extensively in Kolkata by the end of March.

Esha is happy she would be able to wrap up the project soon.

"Honestly, my priority is my daughter Radhya now. I have requested my husband to take a break for a few days and just be with Radhya while I wrap up the shoot in one schedule. And I am lucky to have someone like Bharat," she said.

The project is produced by Dinesh Gupta, Shailendra Kumar and Aritra Das, under the banner of Assorted Motion Pictures and SS One Entertainments.

Esha Deol to play chef in short film

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Actress Esha Deol, who hasn't been seen on the big screen for a while, will play a chef in a Hindi short film 'Cakewalk'.

The film is to be directed by her mother Hema Malini's biographer Ram Kamal Mukherjee, and Abhra Chakraborty.

In the short, Esha will depict the professional and personal journey of a woman in Indian society.

"The idea of making a film came into Ram Kamal's mind while he was interviewing me for his book on my mother," Esha, who took a break from films after marriage and motherhood, said in a statement.

Last October, she and husband Bharat Takhtani had a baby girl Radhya, and since then she has been enjoying the motherhood phase.

On the film, Esha said: "I think the idea came to Ram Kamal's mind after he interacted with a couple of working women from various walks of life. He has beautifully woven those incidents into his narrative."

Mukherjee, who has penned the film's story and screenplay, said: "I always wanted to tell a story… It was just a matter of time. It was actually Esha who inspired me to direct the film."

Chakraborty, who has co-directed 'Cakewalk', earlier assisted National Award winning Bengali director Bappaditya Bandhopadhya in 'Elar Chaar Adhyay'.

'Cakewalk', which will also introduce model-turned-television actor Tarun Malhotra as the male lead, will be shot extensively in Kolkata by the end of March.

Esha is happy she would be able to wrap up the project soon.

"Honestly, my priority is my daughter Radhya now. I have requested my husband to take a break for a few days and just be with Radhya while I wrap up the shoot in one schedule. And I am lucky to have someone like Bharat," she said.

The project is produced by Dinesh Gupta, Shailendra Kumar and Aritra Das, under the banner of Assorted Motion Pictures and SS One Entertainments.