Hollywood veteran Meryl Streep feels President Donald Trump will enjoy her new film THE POST, and she hopes it impacts him.

"I actually think he may really like THE POST, weirdly, because it is a great movie and it is a patriotic movie. What effect would I hope it would have on him? Well, that he would stop the shenanigans and give some respect for people who are operating on their principles and not on their appetite," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Streep as saying.

The film follows Katharine Graham played by Streep who, as the first female publisher of The Washington Post, relies on the help of editor Ben Bradlee essayed by Tom Hanks to catch up with The New York Times to break the story of the classified Pentagon Papers, which expose the US government's lies about the Vietnam War.

Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers to help bring the truth to light, whilst risking the future of the newspaper.

Streep said that Hanks' reputation as being the "nicest guy in Hollywood" was accurate.

But the actress also added that Hanks is very smart, which she considers to be sexy.

"It's such an attractive quality. He's always a few steps ahead of everybody in the room. He has that crackling wit and demanding personality. It's very sexy. I think people will be surprised," she added.

The Shri Rajput Karni Sena on Tuesday said it was disheartened with the Supreme Court dismissing pleas to ban the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's PADMAAVAT, with its Chittorgarh unit chief claiming that over 1,900 women have signed up for jauhar are are ready to commit mass immolation.

Speaking to the media after the Supreme Court dismissed the plea of the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments seeking a ban on the film, Lokendra Singh Kalvi, patron of the organisation, said: "It is disheartening to know that the Supreme Court hasn't respected the public sentiments.

"However, now we are standing the in people's court and are confident that people will support us to observe junta curfew," he said.

Kalvi said he wanted the other six historians to be shown the movie. Only three of nine historians had been shown the film by Bhansali.

Meanwhile, a senior spokesperson of the Karni Sena from Chittorgarh said that "people from the city of Queen Padmavat are disheartened with the verdict of the Supreme Court".

"If we want, we can choose violent ways and disturb people and tourists. However, on the contrary, our women have decided to opt for jauhar (mass immolation) without disturbing anyone," he said.

He claimed that "wood has been collected at the jauhar location and 1,908 women have registered for jauhar. If the administration allows us to climb on top of the fort, we will do so."

Administrative officials have chosen to remain silent on the issue and were unavailable for comment.

The film releases on Thursday. The Karni Sena and other fringe groups claim Bhansali's period drama distorts history.

The Shri Rajput Karni Sena on Tuesday said it was disheartened with the Supreme Court dismissing pleas to ban the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's PADMAAVAT, with its Chittorgarh unit chief claiming that over 1,900 women have signed up for jauhar are are ready to commit mass immolation.

Speaking to the media after the Supreme Court dismissed the plea of the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments seeking a ban on the film, Lokendra Singh Kalvi, patron of the organisation, said: "It is disheartening to know that the Supreme Court hasn't respected the public sentiments.

"However, now we are standing the in people's court and are confident that people will support us to observe junta curfew," he said.

Kalvi said he wanted the other six historians to be shown the movie. Only three of nine historians had been shown the film by Bhansali.

Meanwhile, a senior spokesperson of the Karni Sena from Chittorgarh said that "people from the city of Queen Padmavat are disheartened with the verdict of the Supreme Court".

"If we want, we can choose violent ways and disturb people and tourists. However, on the contrary, our women have decided to opt for jauhar (mass immolation) without disturbing anyone," he said.

He claimed that "wood has been collected at the jauhar location and 1,908 women have registered for jauhar. If the administration allows us to climb on top of the fort, we will do so."

Administrative officials have chosen to remain silent on the issue and were unavailable for comment.

The film releases on Thursday. The Karni Sena and other fringe groups claim Bhansali's period drama distorts history.

Actress Soha Ali Khan says her daughter is taking most of her time and she is enjoying the phase.

Soha, who mesmerized the audience as the showstopper for designer Neeta Lulla at Delhi Times Fashion Week, says her daughter was her latest project.

"I think everyone keeps asking what my next project is. I think project Inaaya is taking up most of my time right now and quiet happily so," she said.

Asked about the values she would want to instill in her daughter, the actor said, "I want Inaaya to be her own person. I would like her to have open communication with me. Things like integrity, trust, loyalty, being kind to others, are some of the things I would like to see in her."

Soha was seen in films like SAHEB, BIWI AUR GANGSTER RETURNS, SAHEB, BIWI AUR GANGSTER 3, 31ST OCTOBER and WAR CHOD NA YAAR.

Actress Soha Ali Khan says her daughter is taking most of her time and she is enjoying the phase.

Soha, who mesmerized the audience as the showstopper for designer Neeta Lulla at Delhi Times Fashion Week, says her daughter was her latest project.

"I think everyone keeps asking what my next project is. I think project Inaaya is taking up most of my time right now and quiet happily so," she said.

Asked about the values she would want to instill in her daughter, the actor said, "I want Inaaya to be her own person. I would like her to have open communication with me. Things like integrity, trust, loyalty, being kind to others, are some of the things I would like to see in her."

Soha was seen in films like SAHEB, BIWI AUR GANGSTER RETURNS, SAHEB, BIWI AUR GANGSTER 3, 31ST OCTOBER and WAR CHOD NA YAAR.

Filmmaker Sajid Khan stepped in to judge dance reality show 'Super Dancer Chapter 2' in the absence of filmmaker Anurag Basu.

Basu couldn't be a part of the shoot as he has was busy with Saraswati Pooja. Last week, Sajid's sister and filmmaker Farah Khan also became part of the Sony Entertainment Television show as a guest.

"I think the Khan family is completely ready to take over 'Super Dancer Chapter 2'. Last week, my elder sister Farah Khan, who I jokingly call my elder brother, was here and today I'm honoured enough to be on the show amongst my dear friends Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Geeta Kapur," Sajid said in a statement.

"Sitting on the judge's chair which belongs to Anurag Basu feels great! He is such a good human being and a good filmmaker. I genuinely want to keep coming on this show not because I've replaced Anurag Basu but because, I am a fan of this show. The kids possess some outstanding talent and I am excited to be here," he added.

Filmmaker Sajid Khan stepped in to judge dance reality show 'Super Dancer Chapter 2' in the absence of filmmaker Anurag Basu.

Basu couldn't be a part of the shoot as he has was busy with Saraswati Pooja. Last week, Sajid's sister and filmmaker Farah Khan also became part of the Sony Entertainment Television show as a guest.

"I think the Khan family is completely ready to take over 'Super Dancer Chapter 2'. Last week, my elder sister Farah Khan, who I jokingly call my elder brother, was here and today I'm honoured enough to be on the show amongst my dear friends Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Geeta Kapur," Sajid said in a statement.

"Sitting on the judge's chair which belongs to Anurag Basu feels great! He is such a good human being and a good filmmaker. I genuinely want to keep coming on this show not because I've replaced Anurag Basu but because, I am a fan of this show. The kids possess some outstanding talent and I am excited to be here," he added.

Actor Vijay Varma, who is joining the team of GULLY BOYS, is excited about working with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor Ranveer Singh.

"Working with Zoya Akhtar is like a dream come true. She is one of the finest directors we have in the country and I am eagerly looking forward to shoot this one. Also sharing screen space with the mighty Ranveer Singh is going to be fun," Vijay said in a statement.

Last seen on-screen in MONSOON SHOOTOUT, Vijay will play a rapper in GULLY BOYS, a story of four friends who are local rappers in the midst of overcrowded and bustling Mumbai. Vijay is one of the rappers who will be sharing screen space with Ranveer, Alia Bhatt and Kalki Koechlin.

Vijay has mostly been associated with indie genre films so far and, with GULLY BOYS, he is all set to explore a full-blown commercial movie for the first time in Bollywood. He will begin shooting for the film by next month.

Actor Vijay Varma, who is joining the team of GULLY BOYS, is excited about working with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor Ranveer Singh.

"Working with Zoya Akhtar is like a dream come true. She is one of the finest directors we have in the country and I am eagerly looking forward to shoot this one. Also sharing screen space with the mighty Ranveer Singh is going to be fun," Vijay said in a statement.

Last seen on-screen in MONSOON SHOOTOUT, Vijay will play a rapper in GULLY BOYS, a story of four friends who are local rappers in the midst of overcrowded and bustling Mumbai. Vijay is one of the rappers who will be sharing screen space with Ranveer, Alia Bhatt and Kalki Koechlin.

Vijay has mostly been associated with indie genre films so far and, with GULLY BOYS, he is all set to explore a full-blown commercial movie for the first time in Bollywood. He will begin shooting for the film by next month.

His involvement with Hindi films began when he assisted in the direction and production of films like KAL HO NAA HO, NO ENTRY and WANTED, followed by an acting debut in 2012 with ISHAQZAADE. Actor Arjun Kapoor says his journey so far has been a mix of highs — which were amazing — and lows that have been good learnings.

Arjun has celebrated success with films like ISHAQZAADE and 2 STATES, and faced failures with duds like AURANGZEB and TEVAR.

With just six years' experience and 10 film to his credit, is he happy with the way his career graph is headed?

"There is no reason to complain. The excitement is to do better and more. That's the energy that keeps me going. You have a quest for more. Like I said, I can't complain. The highs were amazing and the lows were a teaching phase. It's been surreal to say the least, and I hope it continues this way," Arjun said.

Arjun, son of producer Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie, has a positive approach to competition in the Hindi film industry, which is attracting huge numbers of newcomers but continues to be ruled by veterans like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.

"I think that's the beauty. If you are doing well, as in if you have the potential and talent, you will always get work. It's what you do with the work that you get; you can't always be looking over your shoulder. You can't look ahead and behind," Arjun said.

Believing in yourself is a must, he said.

"Put your head down and work, because it's a long race. People tend to make it seem it is like a 100 meter (dash), it's actually a bloody marathon."

The FINDING FANNY actor has just wrapped up shooting for SANDEEP AUR PINKY FARAAR, which is directed by Dibakar Banerjee and also features actress Parineeti Chopra, his co-star from ISHAQZAADE.

Arjun says it was an outstanding experience working for the film, which has been extensively shot in Pithoragarh, Gurgaon and New Delhi.

"It's my 10th film. Dibakar Banerjee is such an acclaimed filmmaker. He has tremendous clarity about what he wants. Some directors have this ability to articulate beautifully and he is one of those," said the actor, who will be portraying a Haryanvi police officer in the film.

Arjun, who was in the capital to unveil the new Audi Q5 last week, feels really proud that he has managed to come all this way and play this gamut of characters.

What's after SANDEEP AUR PINKY FARAAR?

"The only film I am doing next is NAMASTEY CANADA, which starts next month," Arjun said.

NAMASTEY CANADA, directed by filmmaker Vipul Shah, will also star Parineeti. The film will be shot in the serene locations of Punjab and Canada.

[By Durga Chakravarty}