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You need not be a <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> fan to know <keyword id="14509" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Rajinikanth">Rajinikanth</keyword>. He is a phenomenon, an institution in himself. And his popularity can be gauged from the fact that his fans just worship him. As the Thalaiva’s upcoming film Kochadaiiyaan is all set to be released next month, let us take a look at some facts you never knew about Rajini Saar. 
 
1. He was born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad in a Marathi family in Mysore, Bangalore. Although his mother tongue is Marathi, the actor has not done a single Marathi film in his career. 
 
2. Rajinikanth lost his mother when he was barely 11. As a kid, he was very fond of listening to stories about his mother Jakkubai from his brother. 
 
3. Films were not the first career choice for Rajinikanth. Before making it big in movies, he had done odd jobs, working as a porter, a carpenter and finally, as a bus conductor for Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation. 
 
4. Although he took time to make his movie debut, Rajinikanth was passionate about acting since his childhood. In his school plays, he enjoyed playing a villain and Ravana was his favourite character. 
 
5. Rajinikanth is known for his action movies, which involves a lot of bloodshed. However, not many would know that he has never really hurt himself or died on-screen. Film-makers don’t allow him to die in movies because his fans can’t accept it and may even set fire to the theatres. 
 
6. After taking home a fat pay cheque of Rs 260 million for his role in Sivaji (2007), Rajinikanth became the highest <keyword id="245992" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="paid-actor">paid actor</keyword> in Asia after <keyword id="20885" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jackie-Chan">Jackie Chan</keyword>. 
 
7. Rajinikanth considers director K. Balachandran as his mentor. Balachandran also directed Rajini’s national award-winning debut Tamil film, Apoorva Raagangal. 
 
8. Rajinikanth is the only Indian actor to be featured in the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) syllabus, in a lesson titled From Bus Conductor to Superstar. 
 
9. The actor is known to take a break in the Himalayas after every film. Wherever he goes, the hotel staff members make sure that he is allotted the same room. 
 10. His <keyword id="197310" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="favourite-actor">favourite actor</keyword> is <keyword id="6354603" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Kamal-Haasan">Kamal Haasan</keyword>.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image">Lianna Brinded/Business Insider</div></div></div>This year over 100,000 people attend the Comic Con in London to see their favourite actors, directors and artists in the sci-fi, fantasy and manga world, and to buy memorabilia. But the convention is most famous for the people who wear incredible cosplay outfits, or role-playing costumes.Some are incredibly elaborate and would cost thousands of pounds to create.The idea is to escape from reality for just one day and pay homage to their favourite TV programmes, movies, comics and popular culture characters.Here are some of our favourites from this year's show:

The best cosplay costumes we saw at London Comic Con in 2016

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image">Lianna Brinded/Business Insider</div></div></div>Every year, over 100,000 people attend the Comic Con in London to see their favourite actors, directors and artists in the sci-fi, fantasy and manga world, as well as buying memorabilia. But the convention is the most famous for people of all ages showcasing their most incredible cosplay outfits, or role-playing costumes.Some are incredibly elaborate and would cost thousands of pounds to create, while some are more simple but incredibly stunning.The idea is to escape from reality for just one day and pay homage to their favourite TV programmes, movies, comics and popular culture characters.Business Insider attended the event and here are some of our favourite cosplay outfits.

Inside London Comic Con - The most stunning and best cosplay costumes

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Emma Stone had to audition to get the role of one of the main characters in "The Favourite."</li><li>Director Yorgos Lanthimos said he did it so he was confident Stone, the only American actor on set, could pull off a convincing English accent.</li><li>"I just didn't want her to feel uncomfortable while we were doing it or make a fool of herself," he told Business Insider.</li><li>Stone said she did not feel insulted having to read for the part, as she also was able to find out "if you like the director."</li></ul>&#xa0;After winning an Oscar for her performance in 2016's "La La Land," Emma Stone is on track to getting her third nomination in four years when her new movie "The Favourite" opens on Friday.But in a surprising revelation, despite being one of the biggest stars working today, Stone said she had to audition for "The Favourite" director Yorgos Lanthimos to get the role of the scheming cousin, Abigail.While sitting in a New York City hotel room across from her director, when the topic was brought up Stone said the main reason was so Lanthimos could hear her English accent, but then she playfully directed the question to her director to explain why she did have to come in.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/emma-stone-explains-why-she-loved-the-favourite-script-2018-11">Emma Stone told us "The Favourite" was her first movie in 4 years she wasn't constantly "fixing"</a>"It was making sure that we would be able to work creatively free without the accent being a hindrance in the way that we wanted to work," Lanthimos told Business Insider.Lanthimos said he and Stone had a few sessions with a dialect coach and noted that he worked with her the same way he worked with all the actors during rehearsals. The director even played down that it was really an audition, but Stone spoke up to say that it definitely felt like one."It was taped and at a casting office," Stone said.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>But the actress also added that this was very different than in the early days of her career where she had to drive around to casting calls to get a job."If I do need to read something now it's more of a chemistry thing," she said. "I didn't find it insulting. You learn too as an actor if the role fits and if you like the director."Lanthimos said that Stone's English accent (she was the only American actor in a movie set in 18th century England) passed with flying colors from the dialect coach and his English friends."I just didn't want her to feel uncomfortable while we were doing it or make a fool of herself," Lanthimos said of Stone taking on the role.Fans of Stone's work have nothing to worry about. The Oscar winner gives a fantastic performance playing one of two wicked cousins (the other is played by Rachel Weisz) who fight over the attention of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) during her reign in the early 1700s.<div></div> <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/marvel-fantastic-four-unreleased-movie-roger-corman-hollywood-comic-book-superhero-stan-lee-2017-3">The inside story behind the Marvel movie you were never supposed to see</a></h3> <div> </div> </div>

Oscar winner Emma Stone explains why she had to audition for her new movie, but 'didn't find it insulting'

Los Angeles, Apr 28 () White House infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has praised Hollywood star Brad Pitt's impersonation of him in the latest episode of "Saturday Night Live". Earlier this month Fauci, who is part of White House's coronavirus task force, had expressed his desire to see Pitt portraying him on "SNL" and the actor was quick to make an appearance on the remotely produced episode of the late-night sketch comedy show. Donning a grey wig and glasses as faux Fauci, the 56-year-old actor clarified some of the misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic. He also responded to President Donald Trump's comments about disinfectant and UV light helping lessen the virus' impact.In an interview with Telemundo's "Un Nuevo Dia", Fauci lauded Pitt's performance and said he was a big fan of the Oscar winner."I think he did great. I'm a great fan of Brad Pitt and that's the reason why when people ask me who I would like to play me I mention Brad Pitt. He's one of my favourite actors. I think he did a great job," he said.Fauci said it was really "classy" of Pitt to remove his wig and thank the doctors and nurses across the globe at the end of the sketch. "I think he showed that he is really a classy guy when at the end he took off his hair and thanked me and all of the health care workers. So not only is he a really great actor, but he is actually a classy person."Asked if any of the remarks Pitt made during his impersonation had actually crossed his mind, Fauci said, "Everything he said on 'SNL' is what's going on. "He did a pretty good job of putting everything together," the expert added. SHD RDSRDS

Dr Fauci loved Pitt's 'classy' SNL impersonation of him: He did a great job

Los Angeles, Apr 18 () Seth Rogen is having a blast while being in quarantine as the actor jokes that he has been practising self-isolation for many years.During his virtual appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live", the 38-year-old actor shared his experience of being in quarantine."I've been built for this! We are not all in this together, because it has been great for me," Rogen quipped.The actor also said that he has been smoking a "truly ungodly" amount of marijuana and indulging in his favourite hobby: pottery. "So many of our friends wanted to do pottery, we got a literal third wheel, me and my wife. We have a kiln, we found a place that will deliver clay in this time of quarantine," he added.Rogen, who is married to Lauren Miller, also joked that he doesn't have to deal with kids during this time. "Again, the fact that I have no kids is making this truly not that bad. I will be lying alone on my death bed having not talked to anyone in 15 years and I'll be like, 'It was worth it for the coronavirus s**t," the actor said. RB SHDSHD

I've been built for this: Seth Rogen on living under lockdown

<ul><li><keyword id="3194526" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="netflix-india" source="Orion">Netflix India</keyword> has gathered <keyword id="6916179" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="money-heist" source="Orion">Money Heist</keyword>'s fans from the Bollywood, Cricket and digital world to create buzz around its series season 5 launch.</li><li>The last part's first volume is all set to release on September 03, 2021.</li></ul>Are you desperately waiting to watch Netflix's Money Heist's last season and hoping that Arturo will finally die this time? You are not alone. Netflix has launched a new multi-starrer digital video featuring fans from each corner of our country like Anil Kapoor, Shruti Hassan, Vikrant Massey, <keyword id="6354903" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hardik-pandya" source="Orion">Hardik Pandya</keyword>, Radhika Apte, <keyword id="3732889" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rana-daggupati" source="Orion">Rana Daggupati</keyword>, to mention a few, who are asking Money Heist to 'Jaldi aao, aao, aao.' In a desi version of Bella Ciao, Netflix's favourite actor Apte is also hoping to bid adieu to Arturo this time. This fan anthem has been conceptualised by Creativeland Asia, produced by Jugaad Motion Pictures and the music is composed by Nucleya. It aims to create buzz around Money Heist's final season, La casa de papel. Indian actors reenact their favourite characters from the series. Shruti Hassan can be seen as Nairobi, Anil Kapoor as Denver. <div type="Youtube" id="nNDbFYfIU1A" title="The Money Heist Fan Anthem | Anil Kapoor, Rana Daggubati, Vikrant Massey, Shruti Haasan &amp; More!" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nNDbFYfIU1A/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Divided into 2 volumes, the final part will be released on September 03 and December 03, 2021. A look at Netflix's marketing plan so far for <keyword id="9681160" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="money-heist-season-5" source="Orion">Money Heist Season 5</keyword> Netflix India gave its fans Money Heist’s first look on June 03 and we have been counting down since then. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Just when you thought you could move on to other things, Netflix teased you again with another wholesome poster. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Then came the trailer. <div type="Youtube" id="PPtVwZxdDc8" title="Money Heist: Part 5 | Date Announcement | Netflix India" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PPtVwZxdDc8/mqdefault.jpg"></div> To keep the momentum going, Netflix recreated Tokyo and Rio's look with Larrisa DSA and Siddharth Kerkar. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Netflix also dropped a few behind-the-scenes videos with Berlin, sending us on an emotional trip. <div type="Youtube" id="iMsLzpU1SK4" title="Money Heist: Part 5 | Behind the Scenes with Berlin | Pedro Alonso | Netflix India" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iMsLzpU1SK4/mqdefault.jpg"></div> This season, the gang has been shut in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours. They have managed to rescue Lisbon, but their darkest moment is upon them after losing one of their own. The Professor has been captured by Sierra and, for the first time, doesn’t have an escape plan. Just when it seems like nothing else could go wrong, an enemy comes on the scene that is much more powerful than any they’ve faced: the army. The end of the greatest heist in history is approaching, and what began as a robbery will turn into a war. We wish September 03 could be a 'bank holiday', so we could binge-watch Money Heist.

Netflix India launches a new fan anthem with Anil Kapoor, Radhika Apte, Rana Daggupati to promote the much-awaited Money Heist

Mumbai, Apr 13 () Actor Richa Chadha is honing her writing skills during the nationwide lockdown and is developing a comedy script.The actor said she is taking out a couple of hours every day to develop the script, with help from her writer friends."It all started with penning down a few thoughts and that just soon became an interesting idea. Soon enough, it started looking like a concept I would like to develop. It's a comedy, my favourite genre," Richa said in a statement."The premise is hilarious. The fact that all our lives have come to a screeching halt has made me contemplate the fragility of human existence," she added.Richa said she wants to write something that focuses on "why people should prioritise what's necessary." "Too often we are all so busy chasing things, that we forget to spare a thought for ourselves and what really matters to us. It has been bottled up within me for a long time and the entire lockdown phase has accelerated my creative side. "I am just putting together the skeletal structure and will then start looking for a screenplay writer," she added.The actor was last seen in sports-drama "Panga". JUR SHDSHD

Richa Chadha developing a script amid lockdown

Bollywood star <keyword id="106133" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ranveer-singh" source="Orion">Ranveer Singh</keyword>, along with Scottish actor <keyword id="230871" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="tilda-swinton" source="Orion">Tilda Swinton</keyword>, American filmmaker James Gray, and Moroccan director Farida Benlyazid will be felicitated at the 2022 Marrakech International Film Festival, the organisers announced on Thursday. In recognition of their "brilliant careers", the quartet will receive the Etoile d'Or (Golden Star) at the festival, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 19 in the Moroccan city. Singh, who has starred in films such as "Band Baaja Baaraat", "Bajirao Mastani" and "Gully Boy" in his decade-long career, said he is humbled and thrilled to be receiving the Etoile d'Or at the film gala. "The notion that my craft has resonated in Africa is hugely gratifying! It's indicative of the fact that my work has been able to transcend geographical and cultural borders. "For a humble artiste, who wishes to bring people together through entertainment, this is greatly rewarding. I cannot wait to be in Marrakech to soak in the love of the people and express my gratitude to them," the 37-year-old actor said in a statement. He will also participate in the 'In Conversation With' programme at the festival along with nine other major names from global cinema, including British actor Jeremy Irons, French actor and director Julie Delpy, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, French filmmaker Julia Ducournau, American filmmaker and poet Jim Jarmusch, French actor <keyword id="3370870" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="marina-fois" source="Orion">Marina Fois</keyword>, Swedish director <keyword id="2657465" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ruben-ostlund" source="Orion">Ruben Ostlund</keyword>, French filmmaker Leos Carax, and Franco-Lebanese composer Gabriel Yared. Singh will next be seen in "Cirkus", which reunites him with his "Simmba" director <keyword id="22746" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rohit-shetty" source="Orion">Rohit Shetty</keyword>. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/kartik-aaryans-freddy-to-release-directly-on-ott/articleshow/95119722.cms">Kartik Aaryan's 'Freddy' to release directly on OTT</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/here-are-a-list-of-apps-that-lets-you-stay-connected-even-offline-for-the-next-time-your-favourite-messaging-app-has-an-outage/articleshow/95121068.cms">Here are a list of apps that lets you stay connected even offline - for the next time your favourite messaging app has an outage</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Kim Kardashian West tweeted that <keyword id="95258" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tom-Hanks">Tom Hanks</keyword> was her favorite actor after watching "You've Got Mail."</li><li><keyword id="510747" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Seth-Rogen">Seth Rogen</keyword>'s feelings were hurt, however, as he jokingly tweeted back "ouch."</li><li>Kardashian West then told her followers that she was going to watch "Sleepless in Seattle" for "the millionth time."</li><li>Kardashian West tweeted: "Meg Ryan is so cute! I love their movies together!"</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul><a href="https://www.insider.com/category/kim-kardashian">Kim Kardashian West</a> spent an afternoon watching classic, 90's rom-coms, and came to the conclusion that <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/tom-hanks">Tom Hanks</a> is probably her favorite actor.After watching "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle," Kardashian West tweeted:Seth Rogen's feelings were apparently hurt as he jokingly replied to her tweet with just one word:Kardashian West first tweeted that she was watching "You've Got Mail," starring Hanks and Meg Ryan, which came out in 1998.Kardashian West then asked her followers what romantic comedy she should watch next, to which she received plenty of suggestions from "Maid in Manhatten" to "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" to "Ratatouille."After tweeting that Hanks was her favourite actor, she eventually decided on watching "Sleepless in Seattle" for the "millionth time," another classic Hanks and Ryan rom-com.Kardashian West also tweeted some love for Ryan, too, telling her 64.6 million followers that she loves Hanks and Ryan's movies together.Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/tom-hanks-sent-letter-typewriter-bullied-boy-corona-2020-4">Tom Hanks sent a letter and his beloved typewriter to a boy being bullied because he's called Corona</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/actor-tom-hanks-coronavirus-rita-wilson-choloroquine-nausea-australia-2020-4">Tom Hanks says he was utterly 'wiped' by the coronavirus, but his wife Rita Wilson 'went through a tougher time'</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/kylie-jenner-coronavirus-hits-close-to-home-kuwtk-2020-5">'It's just scary': Kylie Jenner says the coronavirus hits 'close to home' in the latest KUWTK trailer</a>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.insider.com/kim-kardashian-tweeted-tom-hanks-favorite-actor-seth-rogen-upset-2020-5">Insider</a>

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Mumbai, Apr 20 () Actor-producer JD Majethia has announced a website which aims to motivate fans of TV stars to raise funds to fight against the novel coronavirus.On the website 'Fan Ka Fan', the person who pledges to donate will receive a video from their favourite TV celebrity associated with the initiative."To protect the lives of people from the impact of coronavirus, the country went into a long lockdown. This has and will create multiple crises and especially the financial ones for many in every nook and corner of the country. Now, when many from the country are impacted, then many from the country need to rise up to the occasion and help," Majethia said in a statement."The television industry has the power to inspire, motivate, influence a lot of people to come forward and support the cause. I am glad that so many like-minded celebrities willingly agreed to be part of it," he added.Popular TV actors such as Divyanka Tripathi, Bharti Singh, Gautam Rode, Rithvik Dhanjani Karan V Grover, Ada Khan, Shubhangi Aatrey, Rupali Ganguli,Tejasswi Prakash, Rohitash Gaud, Shailesh Lodha among others are part of the 'Fan Ka Fan' initiative.Majethia said he is hopeful that the initiative will help create an impact and spread awareness regarding the pandemic. JUR SHDSHD

COVID-19: JD Majethia launches website for fans of TV stars to raise fund

Mumbai: Govinda will be discharged from a hospital here on Friday, four days after the actor was injured in the leg when his revolver accidentally went off, his family said. The 60-year-old actor underwent a surgery on Tuesday and is recuperating at a private hospital. Sharing a health update with the reporters, Govinda's daughter <keyword id="23177614" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tina-Ahuja" source="keywords">Tina Ahuja</keyword> said, "He is better. He is getting discharged today." The actor's wife, Sunita Ahuja, also told reporters that Govinda has been advised to rest for at least six weeks. "He will be discharged today. I will bring him here but he will have difficulty to stand... He is fine and will start dancing again in a few days. Everyone has prayed for him and we have the blessings of Mata rani," she said. "At home, the doctor has told him to remain on bed rest for six weeks. So, we will not allow many people because he could get infected. So, he needs to res," she added. Govinda, known for films such as "Love 86", "Swarg", "Dulhe Raja" and "Partner", was injured in the leg on Tuesday after his revolver accidentally went off at his Mumbai residence when he was about to leave for the airport. While the local police have been conducting an investigation, the Mumbai crime branch has also initiated a parallel enquiry into the incident. No complaint has been lodged in the matter so far, police said. Dr Ramesh Agarwal, who tended to the actor after the accident, said the bullet hit him below his left knee and that he had got 8-10 stitches. Govinda, a favourite with audiences for his impeccable comic timing and dancing skills, later issued a statement informing his fans he is doing better. "With the blessings of my fans, my parents and god, I am doing better now. I was hit by a bullet, which has now been removed," the "Hero No 1" actor and a member of the Eknath Shinde-led <keyword id="19905334" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shiv-Sena" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Shiv Sena" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Shiv Sena">Shiv Sena</keyword> said in the audio message.

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