<p>Oscars is changing a few things for its upcoming edition. Oscars 2023 will have all 23 categories aired during the telecast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making the announcement, as per Variety, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said, “I can confirm that all categories will be included in the live telecast.”</p>

<p>Last year, eight Oscar categories including original score, makeup and hairstyling, documentary short, film editing, production design, animated short, live action short and sound were not a part of the main telecast. It led to outrage across the film industry with people calling out The Academy for it.</p>

<p>Bill Kramer continued, “We are committed to having a show that celebrates the artisans, the arts and sciences and the collaborative nature of moviemaking. This is very much what the mission of the Academy is, and I am very hopeful that we can do a show that celebrates all components of moviemaking in an entertaining and engaging way.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel will return for the third time to host the ceremony. Executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment will produce the Oscars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12, 2023, live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.&nbsp;</p>

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Oscars is changing a few things for its upcoming edition. Oscars 2023 will have all 23 categories aired during the telecast. Making the announcement, as per Variety, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said, “I can confirm that all categories will be included in the live telecast.

Oscars is changing a few things for its upcoming edition. Oscars 2023 will have all 23 categories aired during the telecast. Making the announcement, as per Variety, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said, “I can confirm that all categories will be included in the live telecast.” Last year, eight Oscar categories including original score, makeup and hairstyling, documentary short, film editing, production design, animated short, live action short and sound were not a part of the main telecast. It led to outrage across the film industry with people calling out The Academy for it. Bill Kramer continued, “We are committed to having a show that celebrates the artisans, the arts and sciences and the collaborative nature of moviemaking. This is very much what the mission of the Academy is, and I am very hopeful that we can do a show that celebrates all components of moviemaking in an entertaining and engaging way.” Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel will return for the third time to host the ceremony. Executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment will produce the Oscars. The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12, 2023, live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

Oscars 2023: All categories to be awarded live on air

<p>‘Avatar’ fans in the southernmost state of India, Kerala will have to wait a bit longer to watch the upcoming sequel of the James Cameron film. The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) announced its decision to not release the much-awaited film.</p>

<p>This decision comes in the wake of the disagreement between the FEUOK and the ‘Avatar: The Way of the Water’ makers over the profit-sharing terms. The &nbsp;body of Malayalam cinema termed the new conditions of the makers of the Hollywood blockbuster as “unusual.”</p>

<p>In a statement, K Vijayakumar, the president of FEUOK said, “It is not being banned here. We cannot accept their terms and conditions. They are demanding unusual pay from single-screen theatres in Kerala. That we cannot accept. We are not going to ban any films. But, we are not going to release Avatar 2 in Kerala. We are expecting negotiations from their side,”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the bone of contention between them is the 60% share of revenue they are asking for. Theatre owners in Kerala are not ready to go beyond the regular 55% share of revenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision will affect ‘Avatar: The Way of the Water’ release on about 400-odd screens across Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is slated to release on December 16 this year.&nbsp;</p>

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‘Avatar’ fans in the southernmost state of India, Kerala will have to wait a bit longer to watch the upcoming sequel of the James Cameron film. The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) announced its decision to not release the much-awaited film.

‘Avatar’ fans in the southernmost state of India, Kerala will have to wait a bit longer to watch the upcoming sequel of the James Cameron film. The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) announced its decision to not release the much-awaited film. This decision comes in the wake of the disagreement between the FEUOK and the ‘Avatar: The Way of the Water’ makers over the profit-sharing terms. The body of Malayalam cinema termed the new conditions of the makers of the Hollywood blockbuster as “unusual.” In a statement, K Vijayakumar, the president of FEUOK said, “It is not being banned here. We cannot accept their terms and conditions. They are demanding unusual pay from single-screen theatres in Kerala. That we cannot accept. We are not going to ban any films. But, we are not going to release Avatar 2 in Kerala. We are expecting negotiations from their side,” Reportedly, the bone of contention between them is the 60% share of revenue they are asking for. Theatre owners in Kerala are not ready to go beyond the regular 55% share of revenue. The decision will affect ‘Avatar: The Way of the Water’ release on about 400-odd screens across Kerala. The film is slated to release on December 16 this year.

'Avatar: Way of the Water' won't release in Kerala, India because of this shocking reason

<p>Author and playwright Saadat Hasan Manto passed away in 1955 at the age of 42 and yet the subcontinent continues to draw from the riches of his writing to make films and teleplays based on his stories. In his tragically short life, Manto gave us 22 collections of short stories, a novel, radio plays, essays and much more.</p>

<p>Here are some of the finest examples of cinematic and theatrical interpretations of his life and work:</p>

<p><strong>Manto: The biopics</strong></p>

<p>In 2015, 60 years after Manto's death, Pakistani director, theatre exponent, actor and television veteran &nbsp;Sarmad Khoosat directed and starred in a biopic inspired by the writer. Titled 'Manto', &nbsp;the film also showcased Manto's short stories, like 'Thanda Gosht', &nbsp;'Madari', 'License', 'Hatak' and 'Peshawar Se Lahore.' &nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2018, actor and director &nbsp;Nandita Das made another biopic starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role with Rasika Dugal playing the role of Manto's wife, Safia. The film sensitively portrayed many aspects of Manto's complicated life, his friendship with feminist writer, Ismat Chughtai, his bond with film star Shyam Chadda and his relationship with his wife, Safia. &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Toba Tek Singh:</strong></p>

<p>Arguably, one of the most powerful stories written about Partition, Toba Tek Singh was published in 1955 and since then, has been filmed and staged multiple times. The story of Bishan Singh, an inmate of a Lahore asylum, longing for his home is both poignant and pungently satirical. Most importantly, it embodies Manto's deep empathy for all the victims of the Indo-Pak Partition.</p>

<p>In 2018, the story was filmed by director Ketan Mehta with Pankaj Kapoor as Bishan Singh and released digitally on ZEE5.</p>

<p>Now Zee Theatre is retelling this enduring tale about loss and displacement in its new offering, 'Koi Baat Chale'. The series will feature dramatic readings of literary classics and 'Toba Tok Singh' will be read by veteran actor Manoj Pahwa. The series is directed by Seema Pahwa and you can watch it on Airtel Theatre, Dish TV and D2H Rangmanch.</p>

<p><strong>Kali Salwar: The film</strong></p>

<p>This 2002 Fareeda Mehta directorial starred Sadiya Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon and Vrajesh Hirjee in key roles and also incorporated Manto's stories like&nbsp;'Hatak', 'Mohammad Bhai', and 'Babu Gopinath.' The stories with evocative art by renowned painter Bhupen Khakhar reveal the lesser explored aspects of human psyche and Mumbai. The film was shot in the actual red-light and underworld dominated areas to give the actors an experience of realism they otherwise would have missed out on. &nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Hatak: On television</strong></p>

<p>‘Hatak’ has inspired many cinematic and theatrical interpretations but&nbsp;perhaps for the first time, it has been presented at its purest in a dramatic reading. The story is part of Zee Theatre's 'Koi Baat Chale.' Directed by Seema Pahwa, 'Hatak' is narrated by Sadiya Siddiqui and is based on the life of a golden-hearted sex worker Sugandhi whose generosity of spirit and kindness are unsullied by her environment. She tireless searches for true love and unquestioningly tolerates the selfishness of her lover. One day, however her equanimity is shaken when a client cruelly rejects her. How she finally learns to value herself and to stand in her power makes up the rest of the story.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Mantostaan: The film</strong></p>

<p>This 2017 film directed by Rahat Kazmi was based on four Manto short stories 'Thanda Gosht', 'Khol Do', 'Assignment', and 'Akhiri Salute.' &nbsp;With accomplished actors like Raghubir Yadav, Virendra Saxena, Sonal Sehgal, Shoib Nikash Shah and Rahat Kazmi himself, the anthology brought into focus how hate and violence during the Indo-Pak Partition disfigured humanity and took a massive toll on human values of compassion and empathy.</p>

<p>'Khol Do' is the tale of a missing young woman who is finally found by her father but in a state that speaks of the inhumanity that was unleashed during the riots.</p>

<p>'Thanda Ghosht' raked up a huge controversy when it was first written and it is easy to see why.</p>

<p>'Assignment' depicts the relationship between a Muslim judge and a Sikh man and 'Aakhri Salute' is about how Partition also divided friendships.</p>

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Author and playwright Saadat Hasan Manto passed away in 1955 at the age of 42 and yet the subcontinent continues to draw from the riches of his writing to make films and teleplays based on his stories.

Author and playwright Saadat Hasan Manto passed away in 1955 at the age of 42 and yet the subcontinent continues to draw from the riches of his writing to make films and teleplays based on his stories. In his tragically short life, Manto gave us 22 collections of short stories, a novel, radio plays, essays and much more. Here are some of the finest examples of cinematic and theatrical interpretations of his life and work: Manto: The biopics In 2015, 60 years after Manto's death, Pakistani director, theatre exponent, actor and television veteran Sarmad Khoosat directed and starred in a biopic inspired by the writer. Titled 'Manto', the film also showcased Manto's short stories, like 'Thanda Gosht', 'Madari', 'License', 'Hatak' and 'Peshawar Se Lahore.' In 2018, actor and director Nandita Das made another biopic starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role with Rasika Dugal playing the role of Manto's wife, Safia. The film sensitively portrayed many aspects of Manto's complicated life, his friendship with feminist writer, Ismat Chughtai, his bond with film star Shyam Chadda and his relationship with his wife, Safia. Toba Tek Singh: Arguably, one of the most powerful stories written about Partition, Toba Tek Singh was published in 1955 and since then, has been filmed and staged multiple times. The story of Bishan Singh, an inmate of a Lahore asylum, longing for his home is both poignant and pungently satirical. Most importantly, it embodies Manto's deep empathy for all the victims of the Indo-Pak Partition. In 2018, the story was filmed by director Ketan Mehta with Pankaj Kapoor as Bishan Singh and released digitally on ZEE5. Now Zee Theatre is retelling this enduring tale about loss and displacement in its new offering, 'Koi Baat Chale'. The series will feature dramatic readings of literary classics and 'Toba Tok Singh' will be read by veteran actor Manoj Pahwa. The series is directed by Seema Pahwa and you can watch it on Airtel Theatre, Dish TV and D2H Rangmanch. Kali Salwar: The film This 2002 Fareeda Mehta directorial starred Sadiya Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon and Vrajesh Hirjee in key roles and also incorporated Manto's stories like 'Hatak', 'Mohammad Bhai', and 'Babu Gopinath.' The stories with evocative art by renowned painter Bhupen Khakhar reveal the lesser explored aspects of human psyche and Mumbai. The film was shot in the actual red-light and underworld dominated areas to give the actors an experience of realism they otherwise would have missed out on. Hatak: On television ‘Hatak’ has inspired many cinematic and theatrical interpretations but perhaps for the first time, it has been presented at its purest in a dramatic reading. The story is part of Zee Theatre's 'Koi Baat Chale.' Directed by Seema Pahwa, 'Hatak' is narrated by Sadiya Siddiqui and is based on the life of a golden-hearted sex worker Sugandhi whose generosity of spirit and kindness are unsullied by her environment. She tireless searches for true love and unquestioningly tolerates the selfishness of her lover. One day, however her equanimity is shaken when a client cruelly rejects her. How she finally learns to value herself and to stand in her power makes up the rest of the story. Mantostaan: The film This 2017 film directed by Rahat Kazmi was based on four Manto short stories 'Thanda Gosht', 'Khol Do', 'Assignment', and 'Akhiri Salute.' With accomplished actors like Raghubir Yadav, Virendra Saxena, Sonal Sehgal, Shoib Nikash Shah and Rahat Kazmi himself, the anthology brought into focus how hate and violence during the Indo-Pak Partition disfigured humanity and took a massive toll on human values of compassion and empathy. 'Khol Do' is the tale of a missing young woman who is finally found by her father but in a state that speaks of the inhumanity that was unleashed during the riots. 'Thanda Ghosht' raked up a huge controversy when it was first written and it is easy to see why. 'Assignment' depicts the relationship between a Muslim judge and a Sikh man and 'Aakhri Salute' is about how Partition also divided friendships.

Manto's stories that came alive on the big and small screen to remind us of his brilliance

<p>Jennifer Lopez recently revealed that she had a terrible phase in life, right after her breakup with actor Ben Affleck. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and the couple was to tie the knot when suddenly they called their engagement off and broke up. The two are now married and are living their happily-ever-after.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a new interview with Apple Music, the singing sensation reflected on her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck. On the heartbreak she suffered at the time, JLo said, “It was so painful after we broke up. Once we called off that wedding 20 years ago, it was the biggest heartbreak of my life. I honestly felt like I was going to die.”</p>

<p>“It sent me on a spiral for the next 18 years where I just couldn’t get it right. But now, 20 years later, it does have a happy ending. It has the most ‘would never happen in Hollywood’ ending,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are now together again after they broke up from their respective partners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jennifer will soon be releasing a new album called ‘This Is Me…..Now’ which is an updated play on her 2002 release, ‘This Is Me… Then.’ “We captured me at this moment in time when I was reunited with the love of my life and we decided we were going to be together forever,”JLo explained on the theme of the album and added, “The whole message of the album is, ‘This love exists. This is a real love.'”</p>

<p>The two had gotten engaged for the first time in November 2002, the same month when she released “This Is Me … Then”. The two are now together when she releases ‘This Is Me…..Now’.&nbsp;</p>

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Jennifer Lopez recently revealed that she had a terrible phase in life, right after her breakup with actor Ben Affleck. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and the couple was to tie the knot when suddenly they called their engagement off and broke up.

Jennifer Lopez recently revealed that she had a terrible phase in life, right after her breakup with actor Ben Affleck. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and the couple was to tie the knot when suddenly they called their engagement off and broke up. The two are now married and are living their happily-ever-after. In a new interview with Apple Music, the singing sensation reflected on her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck. On the heartbreak she suffered at the time, JLo said, “It was so painful after we broke up. Once we called off that wedding 20 years ago, it was the biggest heartbreak of my life. I honestly felt like I was going to die.” “It sent me on a spiral for the next 18 years where I just couldn’t get it right. But now, 20 years later, it does have a happy ending. It has the most ‘would never happen in Hollywood’ ending,” she added. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are now together again after they broke up from their respective partners. Jennifer will soon be releasing a new album called ‘This Is Me…..Now’ which is an updated play on her 2002 release, ‘This Is Me… Then.’ “We captured me at this moment in time when I was reunited with the love of my life and we decided we were going to be together forever,”JLo explained on the theme of the album and added, “The whole message of the album is, ‘This love exists. This is a real love.'” The two had gotten engaged for the first time in November 2002, the same month when she released “This Is Me … Then”. The two are now together when she releases ‘This Is Me…..Now’.

When Jennifer Lopez thought she would ‘die’ after ‘biggest heartbreak’ of her life

<p>TV hit show ‘Yellowstone’ will be getting a prequel pretty soon with Harrison Ford and Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren as the two featured in the upcoming project’s preview teaser.</p>

<p>Titled ‘1923’, it will be the next chapter in the tale of the Dutton clan, introducing a new generation of the family led by patriarch Jacob (Ford) and matriarch Cara (Mirren). It has been created by actor and filmmaker Taylor Sheridan.</p>

<p>Paramount + released a preview of the upcoming prequel. It will release on December 18 in the US and Canada and the following day in the UK and Australia.</p>

<p>According to a statement issued by Paramount+, “the series will explore the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.”</p>

<p>Watch it here:</p>

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<p>‘Yellowstone’, which follows the lives and drama of the modern-day Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, has been a massive hit for Paramount+ and stars another movie star, Kevin Costner.</p>

<p>The show was originally set to be called ‘1932’, but it was reworked to encompass the end of World War I and the start of Prohibition.</p>

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TV hit show ‘Yellowstone’ will be getting a prequel pretty soon with Harrison Ford and Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren as the two featured in the upcoming project’s preview teaser.

TV hit show ‘Yellowstone’ will be getting a prequel pretty soon with Harrison Ford and Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren as the two featured in the upcoming project’s preview teaser. Titled ‘1923’, it will be the next chapter in the tale of the Dutton clan, introducing a new generation of the family led by patriarch Jacob (Ford) and matriarch Cara (Mirren). It has been created by actor and filmmaker Taylor Sheridan. Paramount + released a preview of the upcoming prequel. It will release on December 18 in the US and Canada and the following day in the UK and Australia. According to a statement issued by Paramount+, “the series will explore the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.” Watch it here: ‘Yellowstone’, which follows the lives and drama of the modern-day Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, has been a massive hit for Paramount+ and stars another movie star, Kevin Costner. The show was originally set to be called ‘1932’, but it was reworked to encompass the end of World War I and the start of Prohibition.

'Yellowstone' prequel '1923' teases preview starring Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren

<p>We have seen her, we have loved her and yet there is something new that Seema Pahwa has to offer everytime she lights up the stage and/or screen – shuffling between theatre and cinema. A theatre veteran, actor-director who explored her directorial skills with 2019 release ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’, will be seen in Zee Theatre’s ‘Koi Baat Chale’, a series of dramatic readings of a collection of six stories based on the acclaimed writer Saadat Hasan Manto’s short stories. Speaking to WION, Seema Pahwa opens up about her experience of being involved with such a unique project, Manto in this age and how the post-pandemic world poses its own set of challenges for artists.</p>

<p><strong><em>Here are the excerpts of the conversation:</em></strong></p>

<p><strong>WION: What is ‘Koi Baat Chale’? How will it benefit the audience?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: Many youngsters today are not familiar with the literary legacy of our country and naturally gravitate towards Western literature, films, and popular culture. Projects like 'Koi Baat Chale' can play an important &nbsp;part in reaching out to young people and initiating them into a discovery of the riches of Hindi and Urdu literature and of stories in various Indian languages. 'Koi Baat Chale' is an anthology of dramatic narrations. It features stories by authors like Manto, Munshi Premchand and Harishankar Parsai and&nbsp;will be read by Manoj Pahwa, Vineet Kumar, Vinay Pathak, Sadiya Siddiqui and Vivaan Shah.</p>

<p>We are in the digital period, where we listen less, surf channels&nbsp;more, consume visual content compulsively.&nbsp;These dramatic narratives can&nbsp;rekindle the joy of reading and of taking the time to listen and absorb. Once upon a time, our grandparents would tell us stories but even that has changed now, so if a series about storytelling comes on television, maybe the younger audience will be more receptive and inculcate the habit of listening.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: How do you find this format? Does an actor need any additional skills to do justice to this medium?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: An actor usually gets used to the action-reaction method as it is believed that &nbsp;acting is all about giving a reaction to an action. But there is one more dimension to storytelling and it is the imaginary world that a writer has created.&nbsp;This has to be depicted through the voice and expressions of an actor because we cannot create it visually and are only narrating it. So painting this world is a challenge for a solo performer. The narrator has to embody a writer's voice, his point-of-view and also play the characters present in the story. To do this &nbsp; simultaneously is a big challenge for any actor.</p>

<p><strong>WION: Since the series begins with literature by Saadat Hasan&nbsp;Manto, how do you feel about India-Pakistan exchange of art?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: The exchange has been going on forever. When we talk about the literature of the subcontinent, be it in Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi, it belongs to all of us and not just to India or Pakistan. Before the Partition, there were no divisions as 'Toba Tek Singh' beautifully conveys and even today Urdu stories are a part of Indian literature and Hindi literature is read in Pakistan as well. I think this synergy has helped maintain our relationship with each other. If we don't talk about political aspects then literature is what keeps humans connected to each other and India and Pakistan have always been a part of each other. It is through these stories that we get to know each other more closely and learn how similar Pakistan and India are to each other.</p>

<p><strong>WION: Manto in this age - Is his work relevant today and how?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: If we revisit Manto's stories that were written at the time of Partition or where he is talking about the lives of sex workers, we will find that the issues he is addressing do not belong to the past. These stories are still relevant because the emotions invested in them are universal and timeless. You cannot define them as old or new. What we feel sad about, the losses we grieve, are common to all humanity across time and they will remain the same in the future too. That's why when we read the stories of Manto or Ismat Chughtai or Munshi Premchand, they seem as relevant today as they were in the past.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: Seema ji, you are a TV personality and have done some incredible work over the years. How do you feel the audience's consumption of entertainment has changed post pandemic?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: The time we have spent in 2020-21 has definitely changed our personal and creative lives. Most &nbsp;people now prefer to work from home which is good and bad in its own way. This is also a matter of disappointment for artists who, for so long, have been working so hard to attract the audience to the theatres but now the frequency of people making time to step outside and buy tickets to watch theatre or films has reduced. The sense of community that films generated where everyone would enjoy them together has also decreased as most people want to be at home and sit, eat, drink, and watch movies.</p>

<p>This is why we now need the small screen and OTT streamers to bring our content to a larger audience. OTT content, in particular, provides diverse entertainment at home but I feel as human beings, we also adapt to anything quickly and if we have adapted to consuming entertainment at home, we will also start going out eventually to enjoy live entertainment and cinema the way we once did.</p>

<p><strong>WION: As someone who's been a part of films since&nbsp;a long time. What's your understanding of films tanking at the box office.&nbsp;Why do you think that is happening?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: It is hard to predict what will click but I feel people are looking for something authentic and emotionally honest regardless of the format, language or genre.</p>

<p><strong>WION: What does it take to make a hit project, apart from good&nbsp;content?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: I think honesty is very important while creating something. What is my intention to do any work? That is the most important question. If your intention is only to earn money in the name of entertainment, you will strive to put formulaic spices in your work to make it saleable. This dilutes the honesty towards cinema, theatre or telling any story. As an artist, it is my responsibility to give you my 100% and invest everything I have into the story I want to tell so that it reaches you. It is not that money is not important but the primary creative impulse should be honesty.</p>

<p><strong>WION: Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your experience working on 'Koi Baat Chale'?</strong></p>

<p>Seema Pahwa: I think it is off to a great start. The digital aspect I think will hugely contribute &nbsp;towards creating an interest in theatre and good storytelling. Even without a lot of visual elements, people may find that tuning into a solo performer telling a story can be engaging and entertaining.The atmosphere we created is not filmy because the format has its limitations and yet the story told in a singular fashion has so many dimensions and richness. It will be a new experience for people who have not yet discovered theatre and maybe such shows can draw them to live performances as well. They may discover that going to the theatre and watching a play can be an interesting experience. &nbsp;</p>


We have seen her, we have loved her and yet there is something new that Seema Pahwa has to offer everytime she lights up the stage and/or screen – shuffling between theatre and cinema.

We have seen her, we have loved her and yet there is something new that Seema Pahwa has to offer everytime she lights up the stage and/or screen – shuffling between theatre and cinema. A theatre veteran, actor-director who explored her directorial skills with 2019 release ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’, will be seen in Zee Theatre’s ‘Koi Baat Chale’, a series of dramatic readings of a collection of six stories based on the acclaimed writer Saadat Hasan Manto’s short stories. Speaking to WION, Seema Pahwa opens up about her experience of being involved with such a unique project, Manto in this age and how the post-pandemic world poses its own set of challenges for artists. Here are the excerpts of the conversation: WION: What is ‘Koi Baat Chale’? How will it benefit the audience? Seema Pahwa: Many youngsters today are not familiar with the literary legacy of our country and naturally gravitate towards Western literature, films, and popular culture. Projects like 'Koi Baat Chale' can play an important part in reaching out to young people and initiating them into a discovery of the riches of Hindi and Urdu literature and of stories in various Indian languages. 'Koi Baat Chale' is an anthology of dramatic narrations. It features stories by authors like Manto, Munshi Premchand and Harishankar Parsai and will be read by Manoj Pahwa, Vineet Kumar, Vinay Pathak, Sadiya Siddiqui and Vivaan Shah. We are in the digital period, where we listen less, surf channels more, consume visual content compulsively. These dramatic narratives can rekindle the joy of reading and of taking the time to listen and absorb. Once upon a time, our grandparents would tell us stories but even that has changed now, so if a series about storytelling comes on television, maybe the younger audience will be more receptive and inculcate the habit of listening. WION: How do you find this format? Does an actor need any additional skills to do justice to this medium? Seema Pahwa: An actor usually gets used to the action-reaction method as it is believed that acting is all about giving a reaction to an action. But there is one more dimension to storytelling and it is the imaginary world that a writer has created. This has to be depicted through the voice and expressions of an actor because we cannot create it visually and are only narrating it. So painting this world is a challenge for a solo performer. The narrator has to embody a writer's voice, his point-of-view and also play the characters present in the story. To do this simultaneously is a big challenge for any actor. WION: Since the series begins with literature by Saadat Hasan Manto, how do you feel about India-Pakistan exchange of art? Seema Pahwa: The exchange has been going on forever. When we talk about the literature of the subcontinent, be it in Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi, it belongs to all of us and not just to India or Pakistan. Before the Partition, there were no divisions as 'Toba Tek Singh' beautifully conveys and even today Urdu stories are a part of Indian literature and Hindi literature is read in Pakistan as well. I think this synergy has helped maintain our relationship with each other. If we don't talk about political aspects then literature is what keeps humans connected to each other and India and Pakistan have always been a part of each other. It is through these stories that we get to know each other more closely and learn how similar Pakistan and India are to each other. WION: Manto in this age - Is his work relevant today and how? Seema Pahwa: If we revisit Manto's stories that were written at the time of Partition or where he is talking about the lives of sex workers, we will find that the issues he is addressing do not belong to the past. These stories are still relevant because the emotions invested in them are universal and timeless. You cannot define them as old or new. What we feel sad about, the losses we grieve, are common to all humanity across time and they will remain the same in the future too. That's why when we read the stories of Manto or Ismat Chughtai or Munshi Premchand, they seem as relevant today as they were in the past. WION: Seema ji, you are a TV personality and have done some incredible work over the years. How do you feel the audience's consumption of entertainment has changed post pandemic? Seema Pahwa: The time we have spent in 2020-21 has definitely changed our personal and creative lives. Most people now prefer to work from home which is good and bad in its own way. This is also a matter of disappointment for artists who, for so long, have been working so hard to attract the audience to the theatres but now the frequency of people making time to step outside and buy tickets to watch theatre or films has reduced. The sense of community that films generated where everyone would enjoy them together has also decreased as most people want to be at home and sit, eat, drink, and watch movies. This is why we now need the small screen and OTT streamers to bring our content to a larger audience. OTT content, in particular, provides diverse entertainment at home but I feel as human beings, we also adapt to anything quickly and if we have adapted to consuming entertainment at home, we will also start going out eventually to enjoy live entertainment and cinema the way we once did. WION: As someone who's been a part of films since a long time. What's your understanding of films tanking at the box office. Why do you think that is happening? Seema Pahwa: It is hard to predict what will click but I feel people are looking for something authentic and emotionally honest regardless of the format, language or genre. WION: What does it take to make a hit project, apart from good content? Seema Pahwa: I think honesty is very important while creating something. What is my intention to do any work? That is the most important question. If your intention is only to earn money in the name of entertainment, you will strive to put formulaic spices in your work to make it saleable. This dilutes the honesty towards cinema, theatre or telling any story. As an artist, it is my responsibility to give you my 100% and invest everything I have into the story I want to tell so that it reaches you. It is not that money is not important but the primary creative impulse should be honesty. WION: Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your experience working on 'Koi Baat Chale'? Seema Pahwa: I think it is off to a great start. The digital aspect I think will hugely contribute towards creating an interest in theatre and good storytelling. Even without a lot of visual elements, people may find that tuning into a solo performer telling a story can be engaging and entertaining.The atmosphere we created is not filmy because the format has its limitations and yet the story told in a singular fashion has so many dimensions and richness. It will be a new experience for people who have not yet discovered theatre and maybe such shows can draw them to live performances as well. They may discover that going to the theatre and watching a play can be an interesting experience.

Seema Pahwa: 'Koi Baat Chale' can help youngsters discover the riches of Hindi, Urdu literature

<p>Nicole Kidman won hearts recently as she made a whopping donation of $100,000 as she attended a performance of ‘The Music Man’ to support her former co-star Hugh Jackman at the WInter Garden Theatre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video that has made it to social media, Nicole can be heard bidding for Hugh Jackman’s hat from the project that he auctioned in the show to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As she bid, Nicole got a standing ovation from the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before making the bid, she could be heard saying, “I love Broadway, I love what they do ― Broadway Cares, but I also want to say, the show is extraordinary.”</p>

<p>Hugh Jackman then took the mic to celebrate Nicole Kidman on stage, as she returned to her seat. “I’ve known Nic for almost 30 years. I’ve worked with her, I can tell you this is not a surprise. She’s one of the most generous souls I know.”</p>

<p>He also shared the same on Twitter and wrote, “The generosity emanating from #NicoleKidman leaves me speechless! You ARE amazing. Thank you for your friendship and support!”</p>

<p>Hugh Jackman is currently starring alongside Sutton Foster in the blockbuster Broadway revival, which is set to close next month.</p>

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Nicole Kidman won hearts recently as she made a whopping donation of $100,000 as she attended a performance of ‘The Music Man’ to support her former co-star Hugh Jackman at the WInter Garden Theatre.

Nicole Kidman won hearts recently as she made a whopping donation of $100,000 as she attended a performance of ‘The Music Man’ to support her former co-star Hugh Jackman at the WInter Garden Theatre. In a video that has made it to social media, Nicole can be heard bidding for Hugh Jackman’s hat from the project that he auctioned in the show to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. As she bid, Nicole got a standing ovation from the crowd. Before making the bid, she could be heard saying, “I love Broadway, I love what they do ― Broadway Cares, but I also want to say, the show is extraordinary.” Hugh Jackman then took the mic to celebrate Nicole Kidman on stage, as she returned to her seat. “I’ve known Nic for almost 30 years. I’ve worked with her, I can tell you this is not a surprise. She’s one of the most generous souls I know.” He also shared the same on Twitter and wrote, “The generosity emanating from #NicoleKidman leaves me speechless! You ARE amazing. Thank you for your friendship and support!” Hugh Jackman is currently starring alongside Sutton Foster in the blockbuster Broadway revival, which is set to close next month.

Nicole Kidman wows crowd with $100,000 donation bid for Hugh Jackman’s hat

<p>Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship. Albania’s president gave the British-born pop star of Albanian descent this honour for making the country proud with her music.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albania’s President Bajram Begaj said that Dua Lipa was granted citizenship ahead of Albania’s 110th anniversary of independence from the Ottoman Empire.</p>

<p>He said that Dua Lipa, 27, had made Albanians famous throughout the world.</p>

<p>Before taking her citizenship oath, Dua said, “I will be an Albanian with papers too,” as she smiled for the cameras. She later added on Instagram, “Thank you President Bajram Begaj and Mayor @erionveliaj for this honour ~ got my Albanian citizenship!! ~ faleminderit, po ndihem shume krenare 🇦🇱❤️👐🏼.”</p>

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<p>Dua Lipa was born in London in 1995 to immigrant Albanian parents Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa from Kosovo. Her father was a former singer and guitarist of a rock band.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The singer is currently busy with her annual concert tour in Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Square on Monday to commemorate Independence Day.<br />
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Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship. Albania’s president gave the British-born pop star of Albanian descent this honour for making the country proud with her music.

Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship. Albania’s president gave the British-born pop star of Albanian descent this honour for making the country proud with her music. Albania’s President Bajram Begaj said that Dua Lipa was granted citizenship ahead of Albania’s 110th anniversary of independence from the Ottoman Empire. He said that Dua Lipa, 27, had made Albanians famous throughout the world. Before taking her citizenship oath, Dua said, “I will be an Albanian with papers too,” as she smiled for the cameras. She later added on Instagram, “Thank you President Bajram Begaj and Mayor @erionveliaj for this honour ~ got my Albanian citizenship!! ~ faleminderit, po ndihem shume krenare 🇦🇱❤️👐🏼.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) × Dua Lipa was born in London in 1995 to immigrant Albanian parents Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa from Kosovo. Her father was a former singer and guitarist of a rock band. The singer is currently busy with her annual concert tour in Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Square on Monday to commemorate Independence Day.

Dua Lipa granted Albanian citizenship

<p>Dwayne Johnson pulled all strings to make Henry Cavill’s much-awaited return as Superman possible. With the success of ‘Black Adam’ in theatres, Dwayne Johnson was adamant that Superman had to return to make the DC world stronger than ever before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video posted on Twitter, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ said he wanted Black Adam as “the most powerful, unstoppable force in the DC universe.” To manage that, Dwayne said, “We have to bring back the most powerful, unstoppable force of all time in any universe. And you guys know who I’m talking about? Of course, that is Superman. And that’s Henry Cavill.”</p>

<p>Henry Cavill was seen making a cameo appearance in Black Adam as Superman, after several years. Dwayne “fought hard” for that to happen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This has been years in the making regarding bringing Henry Cavill back and years of strategic conversations and we were not going to take no for an answer,” Dwayne added. “There was no way, there’s no viable logical way that you can attempt to build out the DC Universe without the most powerful force and the greatest superhero of all time sitting on the sidelines. It’s impossible to do.”</p>

<p>Dwayne Johnson continued, “It all comes back to where Superman you have to have Superman in the mix. So that’s why we fought hard to bring Superman back, Henry Cavill, and there was no other Superman, by the way, to bring back Henry Cavill is our generation Superman and in my opinion, the greatest Superman. And I mean that respectfully to the other actors, especially Christopher Reeve, but the greatest Superman of all time.</p>

<p>With Henry Cavill back in the DC Universe, The Rock feels he can “now build out the DC Universe, properly, strategically and smartly.”&nbsp;<br />
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Dwayne Johnson pulled all strings to make Henry Cavill’s much-awaited return as Superman possible. With the success of ‘Black Adam’ in theatres, Dwayne Johnson was adamant that Superman had to return to make the DC world stronger than ever before.

Dwayne Johnson pulled all strings to make Henry Cavill’s much-awaited return as Superman possible. With the success of ‘Black Adam’ in theatres, Dwayne Johnson was adamant that Superman had to return to make the DC world stronger than ever before. In a video posted on Twitter, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ said he wanted Black Adam as “the most powerful, unstoppable force in the DC universe.” To manage that, Dwayne said, “We have to bring back the most powerful, unstoppable force of all time in any universe. And you guys know who I’m talking about? Of course, that is Superman. And that’s Henry Cavill.” Henry Cavill was seen making a cameo appearance in Black Adam as Superman, after several years. Dwayne “fought hard” for that to happen. “This has been years in the making regarding bringing Henry Cavill back and years of strategic conversations and we were not going to take no for an answer,” Dwayne added. “There was no way, there’s no viable logical way that you can attempt to build out the DC Universe without the most powerful force and the greatest superhero of all time sitting on the sidelines. It’s impossible to do.” Dwayne Johnson continued, “It all comes back to where Superman you have to have Superman in the mix. So that’s why we fought hard to bring Superman back, Henry Cavill, and there was no other Superman, by the way, to bring back Henry Cavill is our generation Superman and in my opinion, the greatest Superman. And I mean that respectfully to the other actors, especially Christopher Reeve, but the greatest Superman of all time. With Henry Cavill back in the DC Universe, The Rock feels he can “now build out the DC Universe, properly, strategically and smartly.”

Dwayne Johnson 'fought hard' to get Henry Cavill back as Superman

<p>It’s not going so well for Disney this week as its latest mega budget film ‘Strange World’ fails to work its magic at the box office. The film bombed at the box office over Thanksgiving. According to several reports, the studio looks to face a loss of $100 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five-day holiday period didn’t work for the film as it opened below expectations and then never picked up over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest that the inaugural tickets for ‘Strange World’ are now registered as one of Disney’s worst opening weekends in modern times. Unless things pick up for the film (which are highly unlikely), the studio will lose at least $100 million in its theatrical run. The film ‘Strange World’ cost $180 million to produce and in addition tens of millions were spent in global marketing and distribution fees. The film needs to gross roughly $360 million to break even, according to sources close to the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film hasn’t done well in the international markets as well. Also, like most Hollywood films, it won’t play in China or Russia, two major international markets, due to geopolitical tensions. Beyond that, Disney opted to not submit ‘Strange World’ to several smaller markets, including the entire Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia, because the movie features a gay character.&nbsp;<br />
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It’s not going so well for Disney this week as its latest mega budget film ‘Strange World’ fails to work its magic at the box office. The film bombed at the box office over Thanksgiving.

It’s not going so well for Disney this week as its latest mega budget film ‘Strange World’ fails to work its magic at the box office. The film bombed at the box office over Thanksgiving. According to several reports, the studio looks to face a loss of $100 million. The five-day holiday period didn’t work for the film as it opened below expectations and then never picked up over the weekend. Reports suggest that the inaugural tickets for ‘Strange World’ are now registered as one of Disney’s worst opening weekends in modern times. Unless things pick up for the film (which are highly unlikely), the studio will lose at least $100 million in its theatrical run. The film ‘Strange World’ cost $180 million to produce and in addition tens of millions were spent in global marketing and distribution fees. The film needs to gross roughly $360 million to break even, according to sources close to the film. The film hasn’t done well in the international markets as well. Also, like most Hollywood films, it won’t play in China or Russia, two major international markets, due to geopolitical tensions. Beyond that, Disney opted to not submit ‘Strange World’ to several smaller markets, including the entire Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia, because the movie features a gay character.

Disney's 'Strange World' bombs, could face a loss of $100 million

<p>If you’re wondering whether Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles could get back together after they recently announced their breakup, we have bad news! Looks like Harry has been speaking to his ex girlfriend, model Kendall Jenner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources claim that the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ singer has been pouring his heart out to Kendall Jenner. Kendall has apparently become a shoulder to cry on for Harry Styles. It’s interesting to note that Kendall also just recently became single after she broke up with basketball player Devin Booker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles met on the set of ‘Don’t Worry darling’ and dated for almost two years. They recently announced that they are “taking a break” after being apart because of different priorities in life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One source close to them claims that “Harry and Kendall have always stayed in touch, but in light of their recent splits, they have more time for one another. And Harry has had Kendall’s ear over his break-up with Olivia. Kendall is one of the few people to understand the level of fame and scrutiny which Harry endures. She is also dealing with her own tough time.”</p>

<p>Whether this translates into them becoming something more than just friends once again is something that only time will tell. Harry Styles is currently busy with touring while Kendall Jenner has her modelling career and a tequila business.</p>

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If you’re wondering whether Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles could get back together after they recently announced their breakup, we have bad news! Looks like Harry has been speaking to his ex girlfriend, model Kendall Jenner.

If you’re wondering whether Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles could get back together after they recently announced their breakup, we have bad news! Looks like Harry has been speaking to his ex girlfriend, model Kendall Jenner. Sources claim that the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ singer has been pouring his heart out to Kendall Jenner. Kendall has apparently become a shoulder to cry on for Harry Styles. It’s interesting to note that Kendall also just recently became single after she broke up with basketball player Devin Booker. Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles met on the set of ‘Don’t Worry darling’ and dated for almost two years. They recently announced that they are “taking a break” after being apart because of different priorities in life. One source close to them claims that “Harry and Kendall have always stayed in touch, but in light of their recent splits, they have more time for one another. And Harry has had Kendall’s ear over his break-up with Olivia. Kendall is one of the few people to understand the level of fame and scrutiny which Harry endures. She is also dealing with her own tough time.” Whether this translates into them becoming something more than just friends once again is something that only time will tell. Harry Styles is currently busy with touring while Kendall Jenner has her modelling career and a tequila business.

Is Harry Styles dating Kendall Jenner again? Sources claim they have been talking a lot

<p>Antonio Banderas wants makers to consider his choice for Zorro, if ever the film is remade for recent times. To follow in his footsteps as the masked hero, Antonio wants Spider-Man Tom Holland to take the baton.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Antonio played Zorro in 1998’s ‘The Mask of Zorro’ and then in sequel ‘The Legend of Zorro’ in 2005.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on this, Antonio said, “If they called me to do ‘Zorro,’ I would do what Anthony Hopkins did for me, which is to pass the torch.” Anthony had passed the mantle down to him in the first movie.</p>

<p>On why he wants Tom to play the role, Antonio said, “He’s so energetic and fun,” and added, “He's got this spark, too.”</p>

<p>The ‘Zorro’ films were directed by Martin Campbell and co-starred Catherine Zeta-Jones.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Antonio Banderas is promoting the upcoming DreamWorks animated movie ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’. The actor will again voice the feline character he originated in the ‘Shrek’ movies, following 2011’s feature-length ‘Puss in Boots’.<br />
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Antonio Banderas wants makers to consider his choice for Zorro, if ever the film is remade for recent times. To follow in his footsteps as the masked hero, Antonio wants Spider-Man Tom Holland to take the baton.

Antonio Banderas wants makers to consider his choice for Zorro, if ever the film is remade for recent times. To follow in his footsteps as the masked hero, Antonio wants Spider-Man Tom Holland to take the baton. Antonio played Zorro in 1998’s ‘The Mask of Zorro’ and then in sequel ‘The Legend of Zorro’ in 2005. Speaking on this, Antonio said, “If they called me to do ‘Zorro,’ I would do what Anthony Hopkins did for me, which is to pass the torch.” Anthony had passed the mantle down to him in the first movie. On why he wants Tom to play the role, Antonio said, “He’s so energetic and fun,” and added, “He's got this spark, too.” The ‘Zorro’ films were directed by Martin Campbell and co-starred Catherine Zeta-Jones. Meanwhile, Antonio Banderas is promoting the upcoming DreamWorks animated movie ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’. The actor will again voice the feline character he originated in the ‘Shrek’ movies, following 2011’s feature-length ‘Puss in Boots’.

Antonio Banderas want makers to cast Tom Holland as Zorro in future films

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