Life of Pi child actor Ayush fulfils his father's dream

Ayush Tandon, who will be seen in Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's upcoming film Life of Pi is not only pursuing his dream of becoming an actor but also his father's.

The 14-year-old is the son of TV actor Hatinder and will be seen playing the role of young Pi in Lee's film, which is set to open at IFFI in Goa.

"My father came here to become an actor. It was his dream. He got me into acting through advertisements and films. Today, even my dream is to become an actor," Ayush told PTI. Ayush has been trained by his father in dance and acting skills.

"I am happy that what I was unable to do...achieve that my son is doing. He is fulfilling my dream. It is all because of the blessings of almighty that Ayush is doing good work," his father Hatinder said. When Ayush was signed on for this film he was not much aware about Lee and hence started looking out for information on him.

"When we received a message that Ang Lee sir has selected me I started to dig information about him. I had watched his movie 'Hulk' but was not aware that he had directed it. The experience was such that it could not be erased from my memory," he said.

Ayush also said that he got to know about the casting for this film through an agency and was ecstatic when he finally got selected after two-three rounds of auditions. Talking about his role, Ayush says, "I play the role of a school going kid up to the age of 12 whose name is actually Piscine Moliter Patel. He is teased by his classmates as 'Pissing' which forced him to adopt Pi a short for Pissing."

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Movie review

The Twilight franchise embraces its own innate absurdity with the gleefully over-the-top conclusion, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2.

This is by far the best film in the series. This does not necessarily mean it's good. But as it reaches its prolonged and wildly violent crescendo, it's at least entertaining in a totally nutso way.

The first four adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's mega-best sellers about the girl-vampire-werewolf love triangle (the final book was divided into two films for maximum box-office benefit) were, for the most part, laughably self-serious affairs full of mopey teen angst, stilted dialogue and cheesy special effects. Sure, they pleased their fervent audience, made billions of dollars worldwide and turned their three core actors into instant superstars. But they weren't what you would call high-quality cinematic experiences.

No longer torn between two amorous, animalistic suitors, Bella (Kristen Stewart) has married vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson), produced his hybrid spawn and been turned into one of the undead herself to avoid actual death during childbirth. Now she gets to enjoy all the perks of living forever — unstoppable strength and speed, the thrill of hunting for fresh blood and a seemingly unlimited sex drive. (The visuals still look awfully clunky and fake, especially in these scenes where Edward and Bella are running and jumping through the forest. At least the werewolves have stopped talking to each other, though.)

And Stewart seems to be enjoying herself for the first time, too. She's done away with the sulking and lip-biting and thrives within her newfound ferocious femininity. The swoony Edward almost feels like an afterthought here: This is Bella's time to sparkle.

Jacob (Taylor Lautner), the childhood friend and werewolf who was competing for her affections in small-town Forks, Wash., is still around and he's assumed a new role: He has "imprinted" on Bella's newborn daughter, the hideously named Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), which makes him her protector and lover for life. Yes, this is creepy, but at least the film acknowledges as much.

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Death of Bal Thackeray shooks the Bollywood

Among a string of 'rest in peace' messages from Bollywood celebrities, following Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death here Saturday, were emotional condolences from veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Lata Mangeshkar. They described him as a man of grit and purity.

Several other names from the Hindi film industry, including Mahesh Bhatt, Ram Gopal Varma, Madhur Bhandarkar, Kabir Bedi and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to share their sentiments on the death of the politico, who breathed his last Saturday afternoon at his residence Matoshri.

Amitabh Bachchan on Bal Thackeray's death: I sat by his bedside for hours these past few days, a prayer in my heart, watching him struggling to breathe, but fighting. Each day he continued his struggle with a grit that was baffling even for the doctors on hand. And just a couple of hours back, as I stand next to his still, peaceful, saffron draped body, it is difficult to imagine that he has left us!

Lata Mangeshkar: Today at 3:30 pm, respected Bal Thackeray left us all to tread the path to salvation. Maharashtra is orphaned today. He had been doing some great work, served the country for years and kept the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj alive in Maharashtra. The Mangeshkar family pays tribute to a soul extremely pure as Bal Thackeray. May his soul rest in peace.

Ram Gopal Varma: Can't ever forget the hug the real Sarkar gave me when he saw reel Sarkar. Balasaheb was a true epitome of power in every sense of the word.

Hema Malini: The battle is over and eternal life begins. I'm so sorry (for) the loss Shri Balasaheb's family is enduring. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mahesh Bhatt: Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them. The memory of Bal Thackeray will live in the memory of we Mumbaikars forever.

Kabir Bedi: My condolences to the entire family of Balasaheb Thackeray. He was certainly a major influence in the politics of Maharashtra.

Karan Johar: Thoughts and prayers with the Thackeray family. RIP Balasaheb.

Madhur Bhandarkar: RIP Balasaheb. He lived with great conviction in his beliefs, which led him to be a great leader. Wish strength to his family! Balasaheb was outspoken and a sharp observer. He will deeply be missed.

Arjun Rampal: RIP Balasaheb, condolences to his family. Peace be with you and all your loved ones.

Neha Dhupia: RIP Balasaheb. Prayers and strength for the family.

Aftab Shivdasani: Another legend passes away... let's pray for the soul of Shri Balasaheb Thackeray. May the divine grant him peace. Om Sai Ram.

Siddharth: Bal Thackeray is dead. If you're not a born Maharashtrian, I don't think he would like you stealing condolences for his death from his people.

Vivek Oberoi: RIP Balasaheb - the roaring tiger of Maharashtra! Our prayers are with the Thackeray family and the millions of followers!

Smriti Irani: Maharashtracha Sher la antim pranam. RIP Saheb.

Dia Mirza: RIP Bala Saheb. Let there be peace. 45 years as leader, a phenomenon no one can ever ignore.

Riteish Deshmukh: Balasaheb was a hero. People loved him, copied him, followed him.

Ranvir Shorey: Tiger to the end. RIP, Balasaheb.

Kunal Kohli: Balasaheb will always live on. A great orator. An astute cartoonist.A voice of the people. A lion amongst men.

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After earth movie release date in India

The first look of Manoj Night Shyamalan's 'After Earth' is out. The film will feature Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith in the lead roles. Jaden Smith was earlier seen with Jackie Chan in 'The Karate Kid'.

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