Actor Irrfan Khan says his wife Sutapa Sikdar, who also produced his movie QARIB QARIB SINGLLE, is his best friend.

"My wife is my best friend and we discuss everything. We often talk about my work and she thought producing a film like 'Qarib Qarib Singlle' would be great as the love story was unique," Irrfan said in a statement.

"We studied in the same film school and my wife has a better understanding of many things than me, including performances. She has a lot of creative energy, which translated beautifully in this film and its story," he added.

The movie, directed by Tanuja Chandra and starring Parvathy, will be showcased on &pictures on February 17. It is about two people with opposite personalities and sensibilities who meet via an online dating app.

Irrfan believes love can be found anywhere.

"Love can happen in the most unexpected ways to people. Some meet their partners and spouses through friends, an arranged marriage set-up or matrimonial sites. A dating site is a cool platform to find someone who you think you're compatible with. There shouldn't be any stigma or any taboo around it," he said.

However, he has an observation to make about the young generation that gets into a relationship very fast and the break up happens even faster.

"Today's generation is more impulsive than what we were. There is no peace in their life and most of them are impulsive decision makers. With time, they will all learn the importance of having that one special person with whom they can spend the rest of their life."

Irrfan believes "if you really want to know a person, go on a journey".

"The masks come off and you can see their real nature," he added.

Filmmaker Tanuja Chandra, who helmed QARIB QARIB SINGLLE, says she wants to make people laugh with her next venture.

Asked about her next project, Chandra told IANS: "I'm at present struggling through the hugely difficult part of film making and that's writing! After QARIB QARIB SINGLLE, I decided my next film would be another 'happy' one because it was such a pleasure to hear laughter in the halls and see people smiling as they came out! It's just an irreplaceable feeling."

"After that I'll probably go back to those violent, intense, bloody thrillers that I so enjoy," she added.

Chandra is known for directing films like DUSHMAN and SANGHARSH. QARIB QARIB SINGLLE will be aired on &pictures on February 17.

Filmmaker Tanuja Chandra, who helmed QARIB QARIB SINGLLE, says she wants to make people laugh with her next venture.

Asked about her next project, Chandra told IANS: "I'm at present struggling through the hugely difficult part of film making and that's writing! After QARIB QARIB SINGLLE, I decided my next film would be another 'happy' one because it was such a pleasure to hear laughter in the halls and see people smiling as they came out! It's just an irreplaceable feeling."

"After that I'll probably go back to those violent, intense, bloody thrillers that I so enjoy," she added.

Chandra is known for directing films like DUSHMAN and SANGHARSH. QARIB QARIB SINGLLE will be aired on &pictures on February 17.

Indian actor Anupam Kher has joined the team of American medical drama 'Bellevue'.

Anupam, who has starred in THE BIG SICK and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, will be reuniting with his "Sense8" co-star Freema Agyeman for the show, said a statement.

"I'm excited to be part of this project. 'Bellevue' is anticipated as the next big thing in international television," Anupam said.

"As an actor it helps me widen my horizons and also gives me a opportunity to be a part of world class talent. Looking forward to the shoot," he added.

According to deadline.com, the show is written by David Schulner. The 'Bellevue' drama is produced by Eric Manheimer, MD, the former medical director at New York City's Bellevue Hospital and author of the memoir "Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital" which inspired the series.

The character-driven medical drama follows the new director of Bellevue Hospital, whose maverick approach disrupts the status quo while always prioritising patient care.

Anupam will be seen essaying the role of Dr. Anil Kapoor, one of the oldest doctors at the hospital in the upcoming NBC series. He believes the hospital needs to change but does not feel he needs to change his ways.

Indian actor Anupam Kher has joined the team of American medical drama 'Bellevue'.

Anupam, who has starred in THE BIG SICK and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, will be reuniting with his "Sense8" co-star Freema Agyeman for the show, said a statement.

"I'm excited to be part of this project. 'Bellevue' is anticipated as the next big thing in international television," Anupam said.

"As an actor it helps me widen my horizons and also gives me a opportunity to be a part of world class talent. Looking forward to the shoot," he added.

According to deadline.com, the show is written by David Schulner. The 'Bellevue' drama is produced by Eric Manheimer, MD, the former medical director at New York City's Bellevue Hospital and author of the memoir "Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital" which inspired the series.

The character-driven medical drama follows the new director of Bellevue Hospital, whose maverick approach disrupts the status quo while always prioritising patient care.

Anupam will be seen essaying the role of Dr. Anil Kapoor, one of the oldest doctors at the hospital in the upcoming NBC series. He believes the hospital needs to change but does not feel he needs to change his ways.

Actress Rosamund Pike says HOSTILES is an existential movie with a simple story.

"I didn't think of this as a genre film. This is very much an existential movie for me. The story is quite simple and yet there's so much," Pike said in a statement.

"The human landscape of it is vast. There's tremendous interplay between these characters. They've all seen such darkness and it's affected them in different ways," she added.

Set in 1892, HOSTILES stars Christian Bale as a captain who agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief (Wes Studi) and his family back home to tribal lands. The journey takes Bale and his detail from New Mexico to the grasslands of Montana. HOSTILES is based on an original manuscript by the late Donald Stewart.

It is directed by Scott Cooper from his own script, and also stars Q'orianka Kilcher, Adam Beach, Rory Cochrane, Ben Foster, Jesse Plemons, Jonathan Majors and Timothee Chalamet. Brought to India by PVR Pictures, HOSTILES will release in India on February 16.

Cooper also praised Pike, who plays character of Rosalee Quaid in the film.

"She has such a high emotional IQ. She's the actress who always wants to take the character from one stage to something completely unexpected. She's thinking at every moment of how she'll relate to something that's six, eight or ten minutes down the narrative," Cooper said.

Actress Rosamund Pike says HOSTILES is an existential movie with a simple story.

"I didn't think of this as a genre film. This is very much an existential movie for me. The story is quite simple and yet there's so much," Pike said in a statement.

"The human landscape of it is vast. There's tremendous interplay between these characters. They've all seen such darkness and it's affected them in different ways," she added.

Set in 1892, HOSTILES stars Christian Bale as a captain who agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief (Wes Studi) and his family back home to tribal lands. The journey takes Bale and his detail from New Mexico to the grasslands of Montana. HOSTILES is based on an original manuscript by the late Donald Stewart.

It is directed by Scott Cooper from his own script, and also stars Q'orianka Kilcher, Adam Beach, Rory Cochrane, Ben Foster, Jesse Plemons, Jonathan Majors and Timothee Chalamet. Brought to India by PVR Pictures, HOSTILES will release in India on February 16.

Cooper also praised Pike, who plays character of Rosalee Quaid in the film.

"She has such a high emotional IQ. She's the actress who always wants to take the character from one stage to something completely unexpected. She's thinking at every moment of how she'll relate to something that's six, eight or ten minutes down the narrative," Cooper said.

Filmmaker-actor duo Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao have together given some very amazing films like CITYLIGHTS, ALIGARH, web series 'Bose dead /Alive' and SHAHID. And now they are coming together for a drama film OMERTA.

The terrific director and actor’s jodi is one of the most entertaining one and with OMERTA being one of the most ambitious films.

The release date of the film has been out, and it will be releasing on the 20th of April.

The new date was released by the producers. The film starring Rajkummar Rao is a high intensity drama that is based on the life of British terrorist of Pakistani descent Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh.

The film has won several accolades and been featured at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was also featured at the recently held Jio MAMI film festival with packed audiences.

Like most of Hansal Mehta's previous films, OMERTA is based on true life events including terror related events.

Muscat – The global city of the Sultanate of Oman may be the new favourite destination for Bollywood. The fascination of the tinsel town with the exotic locations of Oman has always attracted filmmakers. Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming AIYAARY starring Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee in lead has shot its important portions in Oman.

Now a Hindi – Arabic sports-themed movie is getting filmed in Oman’s capital Muscat. Titled PAPA KEHTE HAI BADA NAAM KAREGA, the movie is said to be an inspirational drama of a cricket-obsessed young boy from a remote Indian town whose only aim is to become a cricketer and fulfill his dream of wearing the Indian cricket team blue jersey.

Directed by Harleen Singh, the movie had its first ‘mahurat’ shot at the Muscat Festival venue at Amerat, the movie will be shot in other exotic locations of Oman in future.

A team from the Indian Hindi film industry that included award-winning filmmaker & CEO Wave Cinemas Rahul Mittra, actor filmmaker Deepak Tijori and actor Harshvardhan Deo were invited as guests of honour for the first shot of PAPA KEHTE HAI BADA NAAM KAREGA at Muscat recently.

Rahul Mittra whose latest SAHEB BIWI AUR GANGSTER 3 with Sanjay Dutt is gearing up for release, appreciated the breathtaking locales of the country and & urged the senior government functionaries present at the event to come up with an attractive subsidy & film policy.

Previously Milan Lutharia shot some portions of ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAI DOBAARA in Muscat and Hollywood movies like Tarantino’s PULP FICTION and Robert De Niro starrer KILLER ELITE has been shot in Oman.

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's TV show 'Khwabon Ka Safar' has been adapted into a book with the same name. He finds the move "applause-worthy and commendable".

"'Khwabon Ka Safar' is a project that gave me an insight into our rich cinema history and I am certain that it will create the same awe among readers. Epic's (channel) adaptation of the series into a book is applause-worthy and commendable," Bhatt said in a statement.

"The book promises to be a true revelation of the journey of filmmaking and is a tribute to the pioneers of filmmaking in India," he added.

The 13-episode series gives an insight into the landmark film studios, iconic stars and cinematic masterpieces.

The book chronicles stories of Bollywood's top 13 studios – Prabhat Film Company (1929) and Filmayala (1958).

The book interlaces various interesting anecdotes from the famed erstwhile studios and their rich Bollywood legacies.

The show used to be aired on Epic Channel and was hosted by Bhatt.

The book is available on e-commerce platforms and at bookstores.