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After Bombay Talkies, Anurag to team up with Big B again

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, whose next directorial Mukkabaaz is set to release on 12th January 2018, will next helm the much-delayed project Manmarziyan. To be produced by Aanand L Rai, the romcom features Abhishek Bachchan as one of the male leads.

The latest we hear that the Bombay Velvet director is keen to work with Amitabh Bachchan once again. He has directed the veteran actor in one of the short films of Bollywood anthology film, Bombay Talkies. Reportedly, Kashyap has a script with him, which she wants to make with Senior Bachchan.


“Anurag has an interesting script in place. He is keen to direct Big B for that project. Currently, he is tied up with Manmarziyan but soon after that, he wants to rope in Amitabh for his next,” reveals a source.

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan is busy with many of his upcoming films, including Thugs Of Hindostan, Brahmastra, Aankhen 2, and 102 Not Out.

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John Travolta says ‘this is the last thing I expected’ after surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

Actor appeared visibly emotional as he accepted the award

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John Travolta says ‘this is the last thing I expected’ after surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

Highlights

  • John Travolta received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
  • The actor became emotional and described the moment as “beyond the Oscar”
  • He attended the festival for the premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach
  • The family adventure film is based on his own children’s book and features daughter Ella Bleu Travolta

A Cannes premiere takes an unexpected turn

John Travolta arrived at the Cannes Film Festival expecting to present Propeller One-Way Night Coach, his latest project and directorial effort. Instead, the evening turned into a celebration of his own career after organisers surprised him with an honorary Palme d'Or, Cannes’ equivalent of a lifetime achievement honour. What was planned as a premiere became a deeply personal moment for one of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars.

The 72-year-old actor appeared visibly emotional as he accepted the award. Holding back tears while receiving a standing ovation, Travolta admitted he had not anticipated the honour. Speaking partly in French, he called it “a complete surprise” and said it was the last thing he expected that evening.

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