Veteran actress Helen Mirren says she was scared of the dark and cemeteries in the past.

Mirren, 72, had some anxieties in the past, but has learned to overcome her terror in certain situations, reports hellomagazine.com.

"I used to be very scared of the dark. I've never really believed in ghosts, but I used to be very, very frightened of cemeteries at night. I don't feel the same any more. I could walk through a cemetery at night now without any problem, which I could never have done," said Mirren.

The "Winchester" actress, who is married to director Taylor Hackford, says one of the best pieces of advice she has ever been given was not to be overcome by her fears.

"The greatest words of wisdom I ever had were from my headmistress when I was about 10-years-old and going to an interview at the new big school I was moving to. She was a nun and in an enclosed oder, so she never really went out in the world," she said.

"But I think she understood that I was very, very frightened of going into this big school. She said, 'Be careful of fear. Fear is dangerous and don't let it overcome you'. I think that was a very, very wise thing to say," added THE QUEEN actress.

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.

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.