British Council, British Film Institute (BFI) and veteran actor-writer Ian McKellen have announced Shakespeare on Film – an initiative to commemorate Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary – that will showcase handpicked adaptations on The Bard's works from around the world. It also features a two-day fest of Indian adaptations, on April 29 and 30, marked by Vishal Bhardwaj's trilogy of ‘Maqbool’ (2003), ‘Omkara’ (2006) and ‘Haider’ (2014), to be screened at London's renowned repertory, BFI Southbank. “I feel honoured to represent India on Shakespeare at such a global stage,” Vishal said. Other international adaptations include a new 4k restoration of Akira Kurusowa's adaptation of ‘King Lear’ – ‘Ran’ (1985).
Omung Kumar thanks Randeep Hooda for taking his vision ahead
'Mary Kom' fame director Omung Kumar has thanked actor Randeep Hooda, who lost 28 kg in just 28 days for the upcoming film 'Sarbjit. 'Sarbjit' is a biopic on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted for terrorism and spying in Pakistan and was sentenced to death. He was attacked by inmates at a prison in Lahore in April 2013 and died a few days later. Kumar thanked the 'Highway' star, who will essay the role of Sarabjit, for taking Kumar's "vision" of the character "ahead". "@RandeepHooda thank you for taking my vision ahead. #Sarbjit releasing 19th May 2016," the director tweeted on Saturday.


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