More plot details are trickling out about the Bollywood film Dishoom. Indian newspaper Mumbai Mirror reported that its sources have confirmed that Indian international cricketer Virat Kohli was the inspiration for Saqib Saleem's character in the action-adventure film, part of which was filmed in Abu Dhabi, in association with twofour54. The report said that Saleem's character is that of a cricketer who is kidnapped. The casting makes sense, given that before he started acting Saleem played cricket for the state of Jammu & Kashmir in India. The rumours gained strength when a photograph of Kohli and Saleem surfaced on social-media sites. Bombay Talkies, a leading Bollywood site, also reported yesterday that the opening scene of the movie would feature Saleem, and not the film's man stars, Varun Dhawan and John Abraham. – Sonali Kokra
Adele buys US$9.5m LA mansion
Adele bought a mansion in a secret sale last month for US$9.5 million (Dh34.8m). According to celebrity news website TMZ, the massive home is 6,600 square feet and is located in a popular gated community for celebrities in Beverly Hills. Along with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, the home also has a pool, a treehouse and an outdoor train set. Adele’s new neighbours include Jennifer Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie. Adele has not moved in yet as she’s still on tour. – The National
Emilia Clarke wants to be Bond, Jane Bond
Amid rumours that actor Tom Hiddleston may replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, the Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke says she wants to be the first woman to play the role. The 29-year-old, who plays Daenerys Targaryen in GoT, told the Daily Star that one of her goals is to break new ground by becoming the first female to play Bond. "I have a lot of unrealised dreams," she said. "I would love to play Jane Bond. My ultimate leading man would be Leonardo DiCaprio. No doubt about it." Clarke is promoting her new film, director Thea Sharrock's Me Before You, an adaptation of a romantic novel of by Jojo Moyes. – The National
Emraan Hashmi talks about book on son’s health battle
Actor Emraan Hashmi's book on his son Ayaan's battle against cancer, The Kiss Of Life, will be released in Marathi and Hindi in June. At the launch of the English-language book at the end of May, Hashmi said: "Next month, the Hindi and Marathi version will be launched. So looking forward to that. When we thought that this is going to be documented in this book, I thought it's going to be an extremely painful journey to relive all of that once again." Hashmi's son was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 when a large tumour was found near his kidney. He was 3 years old. He was treated in Canada and is now in remission. Hashmi added, "I think it was very therapeutic. It's like counselling. There are feelings. You've been through them, but the moment you talk about them or write them down, it finds some kind of a closure." – IANS
Jesse Eisenberg will return as Lex Luthor in Justice League movies
Actor Jesse Eisenberg, who played Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, has confirmed that he will reprise his role in the follow-up DC Comics movie, Justice League. Eisenberg said: "I'm kind of in wait. They just started filming Justice League, so I'm kind of like waiting for my crack at it. I don't know what I'm allowed to say because I feel like there's probably some drone following me from DC, and if I say anything wrong I get, you know, picked off." Batman v Superman's Zack Snyder will also return to direct the movie, which will be released in two parts. Justice League Part One is scheduled for release on November 17, 2017, with part two in June 2019. Henry Cavill returns as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. They will be joined by Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash and Ray Fisher as Cyborg. – IANS
Thief who stole from Saturday Night Live actor is jailed
A bookkeeper who stole US$234,500 (Dh861,350) from former Saturday Night Live cast member Joe Piscopo has been sentenced to three years in prison. Frank Larocca's lawyer asked the judge to sentence his client to probation and a suspended prison term. But the judge declined, noting the benefits of the plea agreement Larocca received from prosecutors. Larocca, 40, pleaded guilty in February to theft. His wife also pleaded guilty to theft and is expected to be sentenced to three years' probation. Prosecutors said Piscopo hired LaRocca to pay his bills and manage his bank account. The thefts happened between February 2010 and March 2014. Larocca used the money for personal expenses. Piscopo's appeared on SNL from 1980 to 1984. – AP