Animated series BAAHUBALI: THE LOST LEGENDS, revived for a second season, will be launched on Friday, announced officials of the online streaming app Amazon Prime Video.

The series is based on the blockbuster BAAHUBALI film franchise, created by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks.

All the 13 episodes of the series will be available for streaming on Friday, read a statement.

"There are back stories for each character in BAAHUBALI some really powerful scenes which needed to be told and explored through different mediums. I have always enjoyed animation, and I'm glad we are able to visualise these stories through this medium," said S.S. Rajamouli, the director of the BAAHUBALI films.

"When we look at Baahubali and Bhallaladeva, what we see in the film is just a small fragment of their lives. In the bigger picture, there is so much more to know about them. The same applies to other characters too," he added.

Season 2 of the series will feature new stories revealing more about the events that shaped the lives of the film characters – Baahubali, Bhalaladeva, Sivagami and Kattapa, and also introduces new characters including the sea pirate, Kaala Khanjar and the lone warrior, Chagatai who comes to Mahishmati with a grim purpose.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's wife Manjeet is set to launch her book, "How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani", which revolves around the family's dog Buddy.

The illustrated book, which will hit the stores in March, is about Buddy who was earlier named Nikku and featured in Hirani's film PK, read a statement.

"It all started with writing blogs. I was very fascinated by my dog Buddy and would capture his shenanigans by writing about him. I made three posts on my blog and wrote 10 and kept them aside, thinking I would post one per week," said Manjeet.

"The book is about my dog Buddy. Every chapter takes inspiration from Buddy and what he teaches me about life. So I guess, there was a writer deep inside me and Buddy dug it out. A big hug to Buddy," she added.

"How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani" traces Manjeet's attachment with the dog and lessons she learnt on parenting and karma, among other things.

It also reflects on how having a dog in the house can alter an individual's perspective and change the way everybody experiences life.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's wife Manjeet is set to launch her book, "How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani", which revolves around the family's dog Buddy.

The illustrated book, which will hit the stores in March, is about Buddy who was earlier named Nikku and featured in Hirani's film PK, read a statement.

"It all started with writing blogs. I was very fascinated by my dog Buddy and would capture his shenanigans by writing about him. I made three posts on my blog and wrote 10 and kept them aside, thinking I would post one per week," said Manjeet.

"The book is about my dog Buddy. Every chapter takes inspiration from Buddy and what he teaches me about life. So I guess, there was a writer deep inside me and Buddy dug it out. A big hug to Buddy," she added.

"How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani" traces Manjeet's attachment with the dog and lessons she learnt on parenting and karma, among other things.

It also reflects on how having a dog in the house can alter an individual's perspective and change the way everybody experiences life.

A court here began hearing, on Wednesday, the sensational Jiah Khan suicide case trial involving Bollywood actor Sooraj A. Pancholi, who is charged with abetment, and posted the next hearing for February 21.

The son of Bollywood actor-couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj was present in the court.

He has been booked under the Indian Penal Code for abetment of the actress' suicide on June 3, 2013.

In the chargesheet, the CBI said the body of Jiah was found hanging at her residence in Andheri on that evening by her mother Rabiya Khan.

The CBI further said Sooraj had concealed certain facts, and provided fabricated information during his interrogation.

Sooraj was arrested on June 10, 2013 following Jiah's suicide and is currently on bail granted by the Bombay High Court.

The high court also transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in July 2014 following a plea by Rabiya Khan's alleging that the Mumbai police was not investigating it properly.

A court here began hearing, on Wednesday, the sensational Jiah Khan suicide case trial involving Bollywood actor Sooraj A. Pancholi, who is charged with abetment, and posted the next hearing for February 21.

The son of Bollywood actor-couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj was present in the court.

He has been booked under the Indian Penal Code for abetment of the actress' suicide on June 3, 2013.

In the chargesheet, the CBI said the body of Jiah was found hanging at her residence in Andheri on that evening by her mother Rabiya Khan.

The CBI further said Sooraj had concealed certain facts, and provided fabricated information during his interrogation.

Sooraj was arrested on June 10, 2013 following Jiah's suicide and is currently on bail granted by the Bombay High Court.

The high court also transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in July 2014 following a plea by Rabiya Khan's alleging that the Mumbai police was not investigating it properly.

TOMB RAIDER, based on a popular reboot of a video game with the same name, will release in India a week before it opens in the US.

The Warner Bros. Pictures project, featuring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, will release in India on March 9, read a statement.

In the film, audiences will see Croft going in search of her father's last known destination: a fabled tomb on a mystical island that might be somewhere offs the coast of Japan.

TOMB RAIDER is directed by Roar Uthaug with Oscar-winner Graham King producing under his GK Films banner.

The film also features Dominic West, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu and Nick Frost.

Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel is set to play David Copperfield in the new retelling of Charles Dickens' story — THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD.

The film will be directed and written by VEEP creator Armando Iannucci, reports variety.com.

The project will offer a modern take on Dickens' title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it.

The original 'David Copperfield' was first published in 1850 and describes the journey of the titular protagonist, who was modelled after Dickens himself, from impoverished childhood to becoming a successful author, thanks to perseverance and despite a lack of personal discipline.

Kevin Loader and Iannucci will produce the feature, which was developed with FilmNation. He is directing from a script he wrote with Simon Blackwell.

Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel is set to play David Copperfield in the new retelling of Charles Dickens' story — THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD.

The film will be directed and written by VEEP creator Armando Iannucci, reports variety.com.

The project will offer a modern take on Dickens' title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it.

The original 'David Copperfield' was first published in 1850 and describes the journey of the titular protagonist, who was modelled after Dickens himself, from impoverished childhood to becoming a successful author, thanks to perseverance and despite a lack of personal discipline.

Kevin Loader and Iannucci will produce the feature, which was developed with FilmNation. He is directing from a script he wrote with Simon Blackwell.

Writer and Producer Twinkle Khanna riding high on success of her just released film PAD MAN, now wants to work for reproductive rights of women.

Twinkle attended the success celebration of her film and discussion organised by Unicef (United Nations Children's Fund) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to discuss the taboo around menstrual hygiene on Wednesday in Mumbai.

Asked whether she has any films in pipeline after PAD MAN, Twinkle said: "I don't know about a movie but next I would like to work for the reproductive rights and that would be my next venture."

Asked whether she would like to produce a biopic of her father Rajesh Khanna or husband Akshay Kumar, the "Mrs Funnybones" writer said: "No.. I am interested in stories which have layers to it and which have larger ramification.

"It's great for somebody to write a story which is about one person's life but for me, there has to be layers and the story has to have message and that's what I believe in."

PAD MAN has already collected over Rs 52 crore at the box-office since its release on February 9.

Asked if she expected this reaction from the audience and whether the film would succeed in changing people's mindsets, Twinkle said: "No. I did not expect this. We were worried because it was a risk.

"We did not know whether people would take it and at this point of time, both, the commercial and the critical success has been overwhelming."

"Who would have thought, even five years back, that Balki (Director R. Balki) and Akshay (Kumar) would make people watch a movie on sanitary pads. But we did it and we are really happy right now."

"'Pad Man' is more than movie. I am hoping its part of a movement where women are no longer held back or embarrassed by their biology. I think commercials also should stop showing blue liquids on sanitary pads instead of red," the former actor said.

Twinkle also suggested that though promise of iPads to school girls cannot be fulfilled, at least they should be provided with sanitary napkins.

"Today, 80 per cent of our women who are using cloth or other things should be able to use hygienic products during their days of menstruation.

"We can't promise all our school girls iPads unfortunately but we can definitely get them sanitary napkins which they need.

"When we began 'Pad Man', we were very clear that this is a movie that would initiate a conversation about menstruation and menstrual health upon the collective consciousness of this country and I am really glad to see that happening," Twinkle said.

PAD MAN has been banned in Pakistan. According to members of the censor board of Pakistan, films on "taboo" topics such as menstruation should not be allowed to show in the country.

Reacting to the ban in the neighbouring country, Twinkle said: "I think women menstruate no matter where you put a boundary or a border. We as women menstruate this side (India) and that side (Pakistan) so it's important for them to see it as well and I wish that they would change their mind and show the movie."

Writer and Producer Twinkle Khanna riding high on success of her just released film PAD MAN, now wants to work for reproductive rights of women.

Twinkle attended the success celebration of her film and discussion organised by Unicef (United Nations Children's Fund) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to discuss the taboo around menstrual hygiene on Wednesday in Mumbai.

Asked whether she has any films in pipeline after PAD MAN, Twinkle said: "I don't know about a movie but next I would like to work for the reproductive rights and that would be my next venture."

Asked whether she would like to produce a biopic of her father Rajesh Khanna or husband Akshay Kumar, the "Mrs Funnybones" writer said: "No.. I am interested in stories which have layers to it and which have larger ramification.

"It's great for somebody to write a story which is about one person's life but for me, there has to be layers and the story has to have message and that's what I believe in."

PAD MAN has already collected over Rs 52 crore at the box-office since its release on February 9.

Asked if she expected this reaction from the audience and whether the film would succeed in changing people's mindsets, Twinkle said: "No. I did not expect this. We were worried because it was a risk.

"We did not know whether people would take it and at this point of time, both, the commercial and the critical success has been overwhelming."

"Who would have thought, even five years back, that Balki (Director R. Balki) and Akshay (Kumar) would make people watch a movie on sanitary pads. But we did it and we are really happy right now."

"'Pad Man' is more than movie. I am hoping its part of a movement where women are no longer held back or embarrassed by their biology. I think commercials also should stop showing blue liquids on sanitary pads instead of red," the former actor said.

Twinkle also suggested that though promise of iPads to school girls cannot be fulfilled, at least they should be provided with sanitary napkins.

"Today, 80 per cent of our women who are using cloth or other things should be able to use hygienic products during their days of menstruation.

"We can't promise all our school girls iPads unfortunately but we can definitely get them sanitary napkins which they need.

"When we began 'Pad Man', we were very clear that this is a movie that would initiate a conversation about menstruation and menstrual health upon the collective consciousness of this country and I am really glad to see that happening," Twinkle said.

PAD MAN has been banned in Pakistan. According to members of the censor board of Pakistan, films on "taboo" topics such as menstruation should not be allowed to show in the country.

Reacting to the ban in the neighbouring country, Twinkle said: "I think women menstruate no matter where you put a boundary or a border. We as women menstruate this side (India) and that side (Pakistan) so it's important for them to see it as well and I wish that they would change their mind and show the movie."