Bollywood's Anil Kapoor to star in TV's '24'

After the huge success of Slumdog Millionaire, in which he acted as a game show host, actor Anil Kapoor is now gearing up for a different role in an American TV show 24.

Kapoor, who won critical acclaim as a game show host in the multiple Oscar-winning film, will have a regular role as a Middle Eastern leader in the eighth season of the thriller, Variety magazine reported. The show will mark Kapoor's debut on American television.

The actor has reportedly clinched the deal with ICM and is all set to star as a leader, who comes to the US for a peacekeeping mission.

Kapoor played Prem Kumar, the host of Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, in Slumdog Millionaire.

EMMA WATSON WILL STRIP FOR NEXT FILM

emma watson the Harry Potter fame says:

I will strip for a film: Emma Watson

London, Dec 10 (IANS) Harry Potter actress Emma Watson says she won't mind baring all for a movie.

The 18-year-old said she would be picky about her next film, but would love to work with an arty Italian director like Bernardo Bertolucci, thesun.co.uk reports.

Asked if she would strip for a role, she replied: "Yes - for him (Bernardo Bertolucci). It depends. I’m not getting my kit off any time soon, but it is part of my job.”

Emma features in "The Tale of Despereaux", which was premiered Sunday and she turned eyeballs at the red carpet event.

She also talked about university plans saying: “I have enough to hold me together without fame.”