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.

Actor George Clooney values his wife Amal's life so much that he says he would absolutely trade his life for hers.

In an appearance for "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman", the host spoke to George about how having children shifted his focus from himself to them, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

George replied: "Before I had the twins, I felt that about (Amal). I met someone who I would absolutely trade my life for. I met someone, who, her life meant more to me than my life. I had never had that experience before."

Amal turned 40 earlier this month. The couple had reportedly gone to somewhere in California without their children for a 24-hour trip.

Actor George Clooney values his wife Amal's life so much that he says he would absolutely trade his life for hers.

In an appearance for "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman", the host spoke to George about how having children shifted his focus from himself to them, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

George replied: "Before I had the twins, I felt that about (Amal). I met someone who I would absolutely trade my life for. I met someone, who, her life meant more to me than my life. I had never had that experience before."

Amal turned 40 earlier this month. The couple had reportedly gone to somewhere in California without their children for a 24-hour trip.

Ace designer Manish Malhotra says actress Sonam Kapoor is very talented and should take up more films.

The designer talked about Sonam when he became part of TV show 'BFFs with Vogue'. He was accompanied with actress Sonakshi Sinha, according a statement from channel Colors Infinity.

As host Neha Dhupia asked the fashion designer about his views on Bollywood's fashion diva Sonam, Malhotra said: "I think she is a real fashionista, and she is fabulous but I think Sonam has a lot more talent. She should definitely work a lot more. I mean she should do more films."

But Sonakshi had a different view for Sonam.

"Once Sonam showed me a lot of attitude and I think that was kind of unnecessary."

On the work front, Sonam is seen in PAD MAN — a film highlighting awareness on menstrual hygiene. The movie, also featuring Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte, released on Friday.

Ace designer Manish Malhotra says actress Sonam Kapoor is very talented and should take up more films.

The designer talked about Sonam when he became part of TV show 'BFFs with Vogue'. He was accompanied with actress Sonakshi Sinha, according a statement from channel Colors Infinity.

As host Neha Dhupia asked the fashion designer about his views on Bollywood's fashion diva Sonam, Malhotra said: "I think she is a real fashionista, and she is fabulous but I think Sonam has a lot more talent. She should definitely work a lot more. I mean she should do more films."

But Sonakshi had a different view for Sonam.

"Once Sonam showed me a lot of attitude and I think that was kind of unnecessary."

On the work front, Sonam is seen in PAD MAN — a film highlighting awareness on menstrual hygiene. The movie, also featuring Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte, released on Friday.

It was but obvious that Akshay Kumar’s socially relevant PAD MAN would not take a flying start like a HOUSEFULL or the superstar’s other commercial potboilers, and that is exactly how the script unfolded.

As per reports, R. Balki’s PAD MAN has embarked upon a 25-30 percent start, on an average, which is good enough for a film carrying such a theme. Having said that, by and large PAD MAN has managed to strike a chord with the target audience. It is more or less given that the film will end up with a good to decent opening week and a semi-hit to hit status in the final count, very much as per the adage- Slow and steady wins the race.

As per early estimates, the first day appears to be in the 10-11 crore range.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Shahid, Deepika and Ranveer starrer, PADMAAVAT, saw a very steady second week grabbing 65 crore thus netting 225 crore in two weeks (15 days to be exact) from India and is sure to end up as a super hit. The performance is very creditable given the odds that the film had to face. PADMAAVAT is superb in the overseas grossing $22m at the end of the second week.

Actress Sonam Kapoor is riding high with her lauded performance in PAD MAN. She says it is important for her to play roles that reflect the social conscience in these difficult times.

Excerpts from the interview:

Congratulations,Sonam. After NEERJA, PAD MAN is another high point in your career. Girl, you are evolving fast. So much at such a young age…

Thank you. But I am not that young any more… I have only directors like Ram Madhvani (NEERJA) and R.A Balki (PAD MAN) to thank for this. I am a director's actor. And I've never shied away taking on a role for its length. NEERJA was all mine. But in BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG, I was there for just a brief playing time.

Now PAD MAN is definitely not all mine. But it's important for me to be part of cinema that addresses important social issues. There is no point in just doing entertaining cinema any more. That, to me, would be very khokhla (hollow). There has to be a relevance to it beyond just having a good time at the movies.

Why do you say that?
Because we are going through very difficult times. It's a really difficult phase for us women. Those of us who have a platform and a voice, must use it to express what we believe in. PAD MAN addresses itself to the question of menstruation. It's a huge issue for a majority of woman in our country. It didn't take me long to say yes to PAD MAN. And I am so glad I did it.

Farhan Akhtar was telling me he would not do roles that set the wrong precedent in today's troubled times. He wouldn't play a serial rapist or a child molester just to be challenged as an actor. Your take?
I wouldn't mind doing a negative role provided it doesn't glorify the character or make her negativity a virtue. As an actor, we are put in a sensitive spot nowadays. I have to showcase my personal ideology while at the same time I need to do parts that challenge me as an actor. My next release VEERE DI WEDDING has me having a lot of fun with my female co-stars.

Were you competitive on the sets of this chick flick with your co-stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania?
Not at all. I am not competitive at all. If I was, the trajectory of my career would be different. No… And it's not a chick flick. It's a dramedy. We girls had a lot of fun shooting VEERE DI WEDDING. I was working with Kareena Kapoor for the first time. I absolutely adore her. She is so beautiful and just not conscious of her looks.

You are also working with your father Anil Kapoor for the first time.
Yes, in a Yash Raj Films project that I'm shooting right now. We have done two ads together. But this is the first time we are actually shooting a feature film together. All I can tell you at the moment is that it's a different person I am shooting with as compared with my father at home.

Has he let his beard grow grey to look like your father?
Why don't you ask him? You get to speak to him more than I do.

In PAD MAN, your relationship with your father played by actor Sunil Sinha is very special. Did you borrow from your own relationship with your father?
No. I didn't have to. The relationship was so beautifully written in the script. And my co-star was such a wonderful actor. I love working with actors who are more accomplished than me. It's the only way to learn on the job.

Your character Pari is the catalyst who propels the protagonist's aspirations. Did you ever realise your role would be so pivotal?
I firmly believe there is a woman behind every man's success. And why just a woman? Every successful man or woman has to have a support system.

The menstruation issue is still kept under wraps in our home. The film makes us think about why we need to be so secretive and squeamish about a natural bodily function?
It is a social conditioning. We are are so used to talking about these things in hushed tones. We hope to open up a conversation with this film.

(By Subhash K Jha)

Actress Sonam Kapoor is riding high with her lauded performance in PAD MAN. She says it is important for her to play roles that reflect the social conscience in these difficult times.

Excerpts from the interview:

Congratulations,Sonam. After NEERJA, PAD MAN is another high point in your career. Girl, you are evolving fast. So much at such a young age…

Thank you. But I am not that young any more… I have only directors like Ram Madhvani (NEERJA) and R.A Balki (PAD MAN) to thank for this. I am a director's actor. And I've never shied away taking on a role for its length. NEERJA was all mine. But in BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG, I was there for just a brief playing time.

Now PAD MAN is definitely not all mine. But it's important for me to be part of cinema that addresses important social issues. There is no point in just doing entertaining cinema any more. That, to me, would be very khokhla (hollow). There has to be a relevance to it beyond just having a good time at the movies.

Why do you say that?
Because we are going through very difficult times. It's a really difficult phase for us women. Those of us who have a platform and a voice, must use it to express what we believe in. PAD MAN addresses itself to the question of menstruation. It's a huge issue for a majority of woman in our country. It didn't take me long to say yes to PAD MAN. And I am so glad I did it.

Farhan Akhtar was telling me he would not do roles that set the wrong precedent in today's troubled times. He wouldn't play a serial rapist or a child molester just to be challenged as an actor. Your take?
I wouldn't mind doing a negative role provided it doesn't glorify the character or make her negativity a virtue. As an actor, we are put in a sensitive spot nowadays. I have to showcase my personal ideology while at the same time I need to do parts that challenge me as an actor. My next release VEERE DI WEDDING has me having a lot of fun with my female co-stars.

Were you competitive on the sets of this chick flick with your co-stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania?
Not at all. I am not competitive at all. If I was, the trajectory of my career would be different. No… And it's not a chick flick. It's a dramedy. We girls had a lot of fun shooting VEERE DI WEDDING. I was working with Kareena Kapoor for the first time. I absolutely adore her. She is so beautiful and just not conscious of her looks.

You are also working with your father Anil Kapoor for the first time.
Yes, in a Yash Raj Films project that I'm shooting right now. We have done two ads together. But this is the first time we are actually shooting a feature film together. All I can tell you at the moment is that it's a different person I am shooting with as compared with my father at home.

Has he let his beard grow grey to look like your father?
Why don't you ask him? You get to speak to him more than I do.

In PAD MAN, your relationship with your father played by actor Sunil Sinha is very special. Did you borrow from your own relationship with your father?
No. I didn't have to. The relationship was so beautifully written in the script. And my co-star was such a wonderful actor. I love working with actors who are more accomplished than me. It's the only way to learn on the job.

Your character Pari is the catalyst who propels the protagonist's aspirations. Did you ever realise your role would be so pivotal?
I firmly believe there is a woman behind every man's success. And why just a woman? Every successful man or woman has to have a support system.

The menstruation issue is still kept under wraps in our home. The film makes us think about why we need to be so secretive and squeamish about a natural bodily function?
It is a social conditioning. We are are so used to talking about these things in hushed tones. We hope to open up a conversation with this film.

(By Subhash K Jha)

Sony Entertainment Television’s ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’, has been much appreciated by the audiences. Tejasswi Prakash and Rohit Suchanti effortlessly fit the role of Diya and Ratan. With the wedding of Diya and Ratan, there will be a twist in the tale or maybe a new love story to begin? The story shows Rajasthani tradition, however, soon we witness a dress drama in the show where we will get to see Diya and Ratan donning a Victorian look.

In the upcoming track, as per the family tradition the portrait of Diya and Ratan will be made around Victorian theme. Ratan is excited on the other hand Diya is nervous as it is difficult for her to adapt that personality and had to undergo proper grooming. But that’s not what it is, the photoshoot goes wrong and we will get to see one of the most unusual royal portrait just like that of their story, where Diya will be in bathrobe over a Victorian gown.

Tejasswi shares, “This was one of the funniest scenes we shot for, though it will look serious on screen but behind the scene it was super exciting. I have always loved dressing up in different cultural costumes and Victorian looks are way to classy ones but apparently because of the scene I won’t be seen in one.”

When contacted Rohit he said, “We had a lot of fun while shooting the royal portrait sequence. I sat with the creative team and gave in the inputs to get the exact look that was needed. So it felt like a great collaborative effort and the results have turned out great.”

Tune in to ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’ on Sony Entertainment Television!

Sony Entertainment Television’s ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’, has been much appreciated by the audiences. Tejasswi Prakash and Rohit Suchanti effortlessly fit the role of Diya and Ratan. With the wedding of Diya and Ratan, there will be a twist in the tale or maybe a new love story to begin? The story shows Rajasthani tradition, however, soon we witness a dress drama in the show where we will get to see Diya and Ratan donning a Victorian look.

In the upcoming track, as per the family tradition the portrait of Diya and Ratan will be made around Victorian theme. Ratan is excited on the other hand Diya is nervous as it is difficult for her to adapt that personality and had to undergo proper grooming. But that’s not what it is, the photoshoot goes wrong and we will get to see one of the most unusual royal portrait just like that of their story, where Diya will be in bathrobe over a Victorian gown.

Tejasswi shares, “This was one of the funniest scenes we shot for, though it will look serious on screen but behind the scene it was super exciting. I have always loved dressing up in different cultural costumes and Victorian looks are way to classy ones but apparently because of the scene I won’t be seen in one.”

When contacted Rohit he said, “We had a lot of fun while shooting the royal portrait sequence. I sat with the creative team and gave in the inputs to get the exact look that was needed. So it felt like a great collaborative effort and the results have turned out great.”

Tune in to ‘Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya’ on Sony Entertainment Television!