Aamir in Macau

Laughter is the best medicine was the topic of Aamir Khan’s discussion at the Macau Comedy Festival, where he was honoured for his ionic contribution to cinema. Aamir’s films have found extraordinary success in China, surpassing their Indian box-office numbers. His 2009 comedy, 3 Idiots, was a phenomenal hit, followed by PK in 2014. However, his biggest Chinese box-office blockbusters were Dangal (2016), which earned $193 million, and Secret Superstar (2017), which collected $109 million. All eyes are on his next, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’.

Shobana Returns

They’ve worked together before, in 50 films, most memorably in the much-reproduced Manichitrathazhu (1993). So it was a casting coup when Tharun Moorthy got Mohanlal and Shobana together for the Malayalam film Thudarum. How did he manage to convince Shobana to act on the big screen? His nar­ration, says Moorthy. And what is his favourite movie with the two of them? Pakshe made in 1994.

Maye Makes a Plan

A new book brought Maye Musk to Mumbai and when in Mumbai, a visit to the Siddhivinayak temple is a must. Musk, mother to the famous Elon, was a model and has written a book, A Woman Makes a Plan. Her advice is practical and useful—on career (the harder you work, the luckier you get), family (let the peo­ple you love go their own way), and fitness (there is no magic pill).

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