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- Fresh pairs in new releases this month
New Delhi, Sep 2: Bollywood movie buffs will get to see fresh pairs like Salman Khan-Sonakshi Sinha and Aishwarya Rai-Rajnikant in the films lined up to hit the big screen this month. The first....
- Stepmoms not always wicked witch: Arjun Rampal
Mumbai, Aug 30: Arjun Rampal, who plays a divorcee with three kids in his upcoming movie "We Are Family", claims the film will break the image of the stepmom who is more often than not ....
- PM to watch 'Peepli Live' Sunday
New Delhi, Aug 28: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will watch a special screening on Sunday of Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan's much-talked about movie "Peepli Live".
- Farah and I are friends: SRK
Mumbai, Aug 26: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has cleared the air over a reported rift with choreographer-director Farah Khan, saying that just because he wasn't on her next project didn't m....
- Bollywood gets high on sequels - a la Hollywood
New Delhi, Aug 26: The Hindi box office will soon be laden with sequels like "Race 2", "Don 2" and the third instalments of "Dhoom", "Golmaal" and "Phoonk....
- Vidya's Mohiniyattam in Malayalam film postponed
Mumbai, Aug 26: Vidya Balan's plans of performing a complex Mohiniyattam dance for Santosh Sivan's Malayalam film "Urumi" have been postponed due to her shoulder condition. The ....
- I am single, says Katrina Kaif
Mumbai, Aug 25; Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who had always refrained from speaking about her relationship with actor Salman Khan, has finally confirmed that she was single.
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- Kareena enjoying 'great form' like Tendulkar: Arjun Rampal
New Delhi, Aug 25: Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, who termed his co-star Kareena Kapoor as "Bollywood's Sachin Tendulkar", on Tuesday clarified he meant that she was in "great fo....
- Karan is more than a brother: Kajol
Mumbai, Aug 24: Kajol doesn't believe in rakhi as she feels "bonds are made from the heart". And the actress says filmmaker Karan Johar is more than a brother to her.
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- 'Bhopal - A Prayer..' will revive memories of tragedy: Tannishtha
New Delhi, Aug 23: "Brick Lane" fame actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who stars in "Bhopal - A Prayer for Rain", based on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, says the drama will rewind m....
- The books that Bollywood celebs love
Mumbai, Aug 20: If you thought Bollywood celebrities only read scripts, here is a surprise. From fiction to philosophy to thrillers to romances, they love reading books and consider it their fa....
- Sonakshi shouldn't cross her limits, says mom
New Delhi, Aug 20: As actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's daughter Sonkashi debuts in Bollywood, her mother says she is free to do what she wants on the big screen, but she must not cross t....
- I take some credit for Ajay's success: Kajol
Mumbai, Aug 19: Kajol has just celebrated her birthday and her husband Ajay Devgn has just had a big success in "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", and the actress says she can take some cre....
- John Abraham plays a nerd in 'Jhootha Hi Sahi'
Mumbai, Aug 18: John Abraham is set to surprise his fans with his new avatar. Forget the itsy-bitsy swimming trunks from "Dostana", the actor actually slouches and shuffles his way thro....
- Subhash Ghai ropes in Priyadarshan for new project
New Delhi, Aug 18: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai will launch his next production on the 32nd anniversary of his banner Mukta Arts Ltd on Oct 24 and he has signed popular director Priyadarshan to helm ....
- Apoorva Lakhia makes acting debut as modern-day Mogambo
Mumbai, Aug 17: The season of Bollywood directors turning actors is upon us full-blast. After a full-fledged debut as leading men by Farhan Akhtar and Rituparno Ghosh and cameos by Sudhir Mishr....
- Bobby Deol no more interested in parties
New Delhi, Aug 17: Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, who is usually absent from Page 3 parties, says he refrains from them because parties bore him.
"I get bored in parties now. It'....
- We are blessed to have Shammi-ji in 'Rockstar': Imtiaz Ali
Mumbai, Aug 17: Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who managed to convince Shammi Kapoor to make an appearance in his film "Rockstar", says he feels blessed that the veteran actor agreed t....
- I need a younger person than Akshay Kumar: Sajid Khan
New Delhi, Aug 17: After teaming up with superstar friend Akshay Kumar in the hits "Heyy Babyy" and "Housefull", Bollywood director Sajid Khan now plans to move on to another, y....
- Bollywood glitters at India's first jewellery week inaugural
Mumbai, Aug 15: Katrina Kaif, Dino Morea, Lilette Dubey with daughter Ira, who impressed everyone with her performance in recently released "Aisha" - all these stars today glittered on ....
- 'Peepli Live' strikes gold at box office on opening day
Mumbai, Aug 13: Aamir Khan's Midas touch continues with his production venture "Peepli Live", a non commercial film about farmer suicides, doing well on its opening day, taking the ....
- Bollywood salutes freedom on Independence Day
Mumbai, Aug 13: From being able to express themselves freely to fighting injustices without let, the country's freedom has empowered its people in many ways. Joining in the celebration of t....
- It's work over health for Prateik Babbar
New Delhi, Aug 13: For Prateik Babbar, work is above all and he proved it when he attended a test shoot for an untitled Hindi film despite being ill.
According to a source, Prateik wa....
- 'Peepli Live' took me back to my birthplace: Big B
New Delhi, Aug 13: "Peepli Live" from Aamir Khan Productions has left megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his actress wife Jaya Bachchan highly impressed. He says the film reminded him of his....
- Aamir is 'Mr.Midas touch', says Salman
New Delhi, Aug 11: Bollywood star Salman Khan is so impressed with Aamir Khan after watching "Peepli Live" that he has given him the title of "Mr.Midas touch".
"Mr....
- All's well between Pradeep Sarkar and Vidya Balan
Mumbai, Aug 11: Director Pradeep Sarkar being the mentor of actress Vidya Balan didn't take it too lightly when she turned him down for the role Rani Mukherji played in "Laaga Chunari M....
- 'Dabangg' for myself more than Salman: Arbaaz
New Delhi, Aug 11: Arbaaz Khan says he has had a chequered career as an actor and he is using his first production venture "Dabangg" more to prove his own credibility than for his broth....
- Aamir receives postcards from 500 villages named Peepli
New Delhi, Aug 11: Actor-producer Aamir Khan has received 'thank you' letters from over 500 villages named Peepli in the country for making their hamlet famous with his forthcoming prod....
- Come October, and Bollywood icons will invade small screen
New Delhi, Aug 10: The festive season in October is usually a time when Bollywood bigwigs fight it out at the box office. But this year will be different, as no less than Amitabh Bachchan, Aksh....
- 'Aisha' winning hearts, grosses Rs 260 mn over weekend
Mumbai, Aug 9: It seems that Sonam Kapoor as the matchmaker in "Aisha" has managed to imprss the moviegoers. The romantic comedy has garnered Rs.260 million at the opening weekend world....
- Director Pradeep Sarkar's son sings for 'Lafangey Parindey'
Mumbai, Aug 9: Director Pradeep Sarkar, who is introducing his son Ronit Sarkar as a playback singer in his forthcoming film "Lafangey Parindey", reveals that he was unaware of his sing....
- Bollywood choreographer to start dance school in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 9: Indian actress Tabu is among the Bollywood stars who are here to promote choreographer Saroj Khan's dance academy that will open the doors to Malaysian students in Sept....
- I'm not bold enough for item numbers: Sonakshi Sinha
New Delhi, Aug 8: Shatrughan Sinha's daughter Sonakshi's launchpad "Dabangg" has one of the raunchiest item numbers, but she isn't a part of it. Ask her if she ever wanted t....
- 'Lamhaa' director invited to visit Kashmir
Mumbai, Aug 8: While Rahul Dholakia's "Lamhaa", a telescopic look at militancy and other problems plaguing the Kashmir Valley, didn't release there because of the current turmoi....
- Vashu Bhagnani brings Mary Chia to Bollywood
Mumbai, Aug 6: Producer Vashu Bhagnani thinks Bollywood actresses need to take extra care of their skin. He has now gone and tied up with the world-renowned Singapore-based skincare and spa-ser....
- Kareena has surpassed Julia Roberts in 'We Are Family': Director
Mumbai, Aug 6: Debutant director Siddharth Malhotra feels his cousin Kareena Kapoor has surpassed Julia Roberts in "Stepmom" in his remake "We Are Family".
"Accord....
- Didn't follow any one for police role in "Once Upon..': Randeep Hooda
Mumbai, Aug 6: Actor Randeep Hooda, who plays a police officer in Milan Luthria's "Once Upon A Time in Mumbai", did quite a bit of research for the role of ACP Agnel Wilson, but say....
- Sonu Sood to play Big B's son
Mumbai, Aug 5: Watching Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan playing father and son on screen is nothing new. In a film that marks the return of Telugu super-director Puri Jagannath in Bollyw....
- '3 Idiots' brings record viewership for Sony TV
New Delhi, Aug 5: After taking the Bollywood box office by storm, Aamir Khan-starrer "3 Idiots" brought record television viewer ratings (TVRs) for Sony Entertainment channel when telec....
- 'Lafangey Parindey' most challenging film of my life: Deepika
New Delhi, Aug 5: From falling into a ditch to getting hit by an auto -- Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone faced it all while shooting for her upcoming movie "Lafangey Parindey" and sh....
- No more glamour fluff for Bipasha Basu
Mumbai, Aug 5: After getting favourable reviews for her role in "Lamhaa", Bipasha Basu is in no mood to swing back into fluffy, ultra-glam roles. The dusky actress says she has more ser....
- It's yellow yellow for Dia
New Delhi, Aug 4: Former beauty queen-turned-actress Dia Mirza needs a change of mood - so she is gradually moving from favourite colour white to yellow for some brightness.
"Yell....
- Sameera Reddy takes bike lessons
New Delhi, Aug 4: Bollywood's glamour girls are turning into action stars, and Sameera Reddy is set to prove it as she is busy taking bike lessons for her next movie.
"Bike le....
- Luv Sinha overexcited about sister's debut
New Delhi, Aug 4: His own career failed to take off well, but actor Luv Sinha is doing his best to promote his younger sister Sonakshi Sinha's debut "Dabangg".
"'D....
- Priyanka Chopra gives complex to Big B
New Delhi, Aug 4: His persona and talent never fails to amaze new age actors, but guess who gives a complex to megastar Amitabh Bachchan? It's actress Priyanka Chopra.
"Kitna ....
- Victorian maidens on Delhi's streets to dazzle in 'Aisha'
New Delhi, Aug 2; Big cars, plush bungalows, polo matches, wine ceremonies, designer wear and the brouhaha of the upper class - Jane Austen's Victorian novel "Emma" takes a cont....
- I play well under pressure: Bipasha Basu
New Delhi, July 31: Dealing with work pressure may not be everyone's cup of tea, but actress Bipasha Basu admits that's just what has been driving her through her nearly decade-long car....
- After 'Love, Sex...', Dibakar, Ekta to team up again
Mumbai, July 31: After the luminously lauded "Love Sex Aur Dhoka" (LSD), the unlikely duo of director Dibakar Banerjee and producer Ekta Kapoor are all set to come together again for wh....
- Shazahn Padamsee was intimidated by Ajay Devgn
Mumbai, July 31: Bollywood actress Shazahn Padamsee was intimidated by the thought of working with an actor so much her senior like Ajay Devgn in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Dil To Bachcha Hai....
- Top Colombian salsa band eyes Bollywood
New Delhi, July 31: The Colombian salsa melody, an energetic version of traditional Cuban, Puerto Rican, Caribbean and American dance music with African influences, may soon find its way into B....
- Kareena Kapoor in Filmfare Power List
New Delhi July 30: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has managed to secure a position in the Filmfare Power List 2009 for the second consecutive year.
The actress moved up two places h....
- Rishi Kapoor is the best actor ever: Kunal Kohli
New Delhi, July 30: Filmmaker Kunal Kohli, who has directed actor Rishi Kapoor in films like "Hum Tum" and "Fanaa", says he is the best actor ever.
"Met the ever-c....
- Aamir loses sleep as 'Peepli Live' release nears
Mumbai, July 30: Aamir Khan is known to give his heart and soul to his projects and the superstar admits that he's extremely nervous as his production venture "Peepli Live" nears it....
- Neil's first screen kiss with Deepika Padukone
Mumbai, July 30: Deepika Padukone has kissed Saif Ali Khan on screen, but her new co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh was a virgin kisser on camera. The conservative actor had no choice but to succumb to....
- Big B's unexpected reference in 'Once Upon...'
Mumbai, July 29: Mafia don Haji Mastan's biopic "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", directed by Milan Luthria, makes a reference to superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a very unexpected way.
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- A prince lives his Bollywood dreams
New Delhi, July 29: Heir to the erstwhile princely state of Bhareh in Uttar Pradesh, Anant Narayan is all set to make his Bollywood debut and says his royal background "never stopped" h....
- Salman Khan can dance, says choreographer
Mumbai, July 29: Not everyone swears by Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan's dancing prowess. But his choreographer for the movie "Dabangg" says he has become technically strong and e....
- When Neil was hit with a broom
New Delhi, July 28: Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh was hit with a broom by none other than director Pradeep Sarkar on the sets of his forthcoming film "Lafangey Parindey".
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- British PM plays up Shah Rukh connection
New Delhi, July 28: As he began his maiden Indian visit today, British Prime Minister David Cameron singled out Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, food and cricket as among the cultural bonds ....
- Taiwanese producer wants to make Bollywood-type film
New Delhi, July 28: One of Taiwan's most celebrated producers, Hsu Li-Kong, wants to make "a Bollywood-type" movie. And he finds India a rich source of themes, be it the stories beh....
- I might turn to direction in the future: Arbaaz Kha
Mumbai, July 28: Arbaaz Khan is expanding his horizon. The actor debuts as producer with upcoming "Dabangg", starring elder brother Salman Khan and introducing Shatrughan Sinha's da....
- I won't mind singing: Sharman Joshi
New Delhi, July 26: Sharman Joshi, who said a few lines in the song "Give me some sunshine" in the hit film "3 Idiots", says he won't mind singing for a film in future.
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- Arjun Rampal gets new puppy
New Delhi, July 26: Actor Arjun Rampal has added a new member to his house - a puppy.
"Today is a very special day, got our new pup Gangsta in the house, drove to Lonavala with th....
- 'Mausam' producer gifts iPad to Anupam Kher
New Delhi, July 26: Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has got an Apple iPad from "Mausam" co-producer Sheetal Talwar.
"My producer presented me with an iPad in Edinburgh. Today ....
- Smugglers, cabaret - 1970s era comes alive in 'Once Upon...'
New Delhi, July 26: Smugglers, Cadillacs, cabarets, bell bottoms, blings and one-liners - these are some of the retro trends that director Milan Luthria is revisiting in his underworld saga ....
- 'Khatta Meetha' actress Trisha to star opposite Prateik Babbar
Mumbai, July 25: South Indian actress Trisha Krishnan has entered Bollywood following the trend of debuting with a leading man far older than her. In "Khatta Meetha", she stars opposite....
- Woman power in Bollywood: 'Aisha' proves a point
New Delhi, July 24: Producer, director, screenplay writer, lead actor..."Aisha" is one of those rare Bollywood projects where women seem to have called the shots for every little thing.....
- I am like 'Lafangey Parindey' heroine: Deepika Padukone
Mumbai, July 22: Lead actors playing visually challenged characters is not new, but for Deepika Padukone it was a first. She describes it as her toughest role yet but also says she is exactly l....
- Akshay-Aishwarya to light up screens this Diwali
New Delhi, July 21: Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai hope to brighten Diwali this year as their film "Action Replayy" will release on the festive occasion.
The f....
- Anil Kapoor inspires me: Preity Zinta
New Delhi, July 22: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is in awe of Anil Kapoor and says looking at him inspires her to work harder.
"Met Anil Kapor in the gym and he never ceases to ....
- Milan-Randeep bond over horses
New Delhi, July 22: People bond over similar interests and hobbies and what led to the camaraderie between Bollywood director Milan Luthria and actor Randeep Hooda was their craze for horse rid....
- For Bipasha's 'jewelled' looks, thank John
Mumbai, July 21: All that glitters on Bipasha Basu actually comes from her beau John Abraham. The sultry actress confesses that all the jewellery she has is gifted by her boyfriend.
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- 15 years on, Bobby Deol finds 'no guarantee' for hits
Mumbai, July 21: For the first time in his 15-year-old career, Bobby Deol of the romance and action movies has attempted to do a supernatural thriller - a not-so-popular genre. But the actor is....
- 'Tere Bin Laden' rakes in Rs 500 mn in opening weekend
New Delhi, July 20: Low-budget satire "Tere Bin Laden" that released on Friday, grossed over Rs 500 million in its opening weekend and gave tough competition to the Sanjay Dutt-Bipasha ....
- Shefali, Vipul Shah return to theatre after a decade
New Delhi, July 19: Bollywood filmmaker Vipul Shah and his actress wife Shefali return to their first love - theatre - with the Hindi version of critically acclaimed Marathi drama "Dhyanima....
- Vidya Balan loves old Hindi music
New Delhi, July 19: Vidya Balan, known for etching all kind of roles with panache, enjoys some old Hindi songs sung by legends like Kishore Kumar and Mohammad Rafi.
Says a source clos....
- Mom's multitasking impresses Abhishek
New Delhi, July 19: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is completely in awe of his mother Jaya Bachchan's multi-tasking skills.
"Sitting with my ma. How do women do it? Multita....
- Neil, Deepika and rotten fish
New Delhi, July 19: Actors Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone had a tough time shooting for Pradeep Sarkar's "Lafange Parindey".
They were not only made to do some dar....
- Bipasha looks forward to Bong food in Kolkata
New Delhi, July 19: Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu is in her hometown Kolkata for the launch of a TV channel and says she is looking forward to savour Bengali delicacies.
"In kolk....
- Twinkle not interested in films: Akshay Kumar
New Delhi, July 16: Actor Akshay Kumar has ruled out the possibility of his wife Twinkle Khanna returning to movies in the near future.
"I don't think she is interested in doi....
- Akshay Kumar scouting for serious roles
New Delhi, July 16: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who has been doing comedies of late, insists he hasn't given up on doing serious roles.
"I have not put a full stop on seriou....
- People will take me seriously after 'Red Alert': Sameera Reddy
New Delhi, July 15: Sameera Reddy says those who criticised her for taking her acting career lightly will change their perception after watching her in "Red Alert" and "Ye Hausla....
- Indian Ocean back to Bollywood with 'Peepli Live'
Mumbai, July 14: Fusion-rock band Indian Ocean returns to Bollywood after six years with Aamir Khan's production venture "Peepli Live".
"Anusha Rizvi (the director) ca....
- Aamir pays tribute to Indian Ocean's Asheem Chakravarty
Mumbai, July 14: Aamir Khan on Tuesday paid tribute to late Asheem Chakravarty of the Indian Ocean at the music launch of his production "Peepli Live" and said that the song "Zindag....
- A supermodel prepares - for Bollywood
New Delhi, July 14: Just what does it take a supermodel who is only part Indian and has lived in Australia and the US to get her act right in Bollywood? For Lisa Haydon, who stars in "Aisha....
- Unfortunate that Emraan's kisses still make news: Prachi Desai
Mumbai, July 14: Emraan Hashmi's bad boy image doesn't bother Prachi Desai, who plays his love interest in the forthcoming underworld drama "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai". She say....
- Shakira was so nice to my kids: SRK
New Delhi, July 13: The whole world is smitten with pop diva Shakira and so is our Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Describing her as "gorgeous and gracious", he says he was bowled o....
- Cannes shows Bollywood has huge market abroad: Anurag Kashyap
Mumbai, July 13: There's a huge market abroad that is open to Indian films and it's not just non-resident Indians (NRIs), says Anurag Kashyap whose production "Udaan" was screen....
- Neil Nitin Mukesh wants to work with Shyamalan
New Delhi, July 12: Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has an earnest desire to work with Indian American filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, known for making "The Sixth Sense".
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- RGV hates 'I Hate Luv Storys' for being a hit
New Delhi, July 12; It seems filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma will never stop taking digs at Karan Johar - he has made fun of Johar's latest production venture "I Hate Luv Storys".
- Not mocking Aishwarya Rai in 'Lamhaa': filmmakers
New Delhi, July 12: A dialogue mentioning Aishwarya Rai in the promos of upcoming film "Lamhaa" has caught the attention of many. But producer Bunty Walia and director Rahul Dholakia cl....
- 'Lamhaa' is about the turmoil in Kashmir Valley
New Delhi, July 12: The timing couldn't be more coincidental. National Award-winning director Rahul Dholakia's film on Kashmir "Lamhaa" comes just at a time when the state is fa....
- Indianised 'Italian Job' to be shot in New Zealand
New Zealand, July 12: After "I Hate Luv Storys", partly shot in the beautiful Queenstown city of New Zealand, another big-budget Bollywood movie, a remake of "The Italian Job", ....
- Amitabh, Aamir watch 'Paa' together
New Delhi, July 11: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan seem to be bonding big time.
Aamir was invited at the Bachchan's house where they sat toge....
- Nikhil Dwivedi's dig at Indian education system
New Delhi, July 11: Aamir Khan has done it in "Taare Zameen Par" and "3 Idiots". So has Shahid Kapoor in "Paathshaala" and now actor Nikhil Dwivedi will present his take....
- Bollywood stars at the World Cup finals
Mumbai, July 11: While Bollywood actors like Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Shah Rukh Khan and Imran Khan have already reached Johannesburg to watch the World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain....
- Laden' dropped from 'Tere Bin Laden' in Pakistan
Mumbai, July 11: Debutant director Abhishek Sharma has dropped the word "Laden" from his forthcoming film "Tere Bin Laden" for its Pakistan release as a "precautionary measu....
- Bollywood titles: Now a song, now a film
New Delhi, July 11: Lack of creativity or too much inspiration, call it what you will, but too many Bollywood filmmakers are referring to contemporary songs for the titles of their films.
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- Delnaz wants to be female Boman Irani
New Delhi, July 9: Television and film actress Delnaz Paul, who has made a mark with comic roles, says she would like to be known as the female version of Boman Irani.
"I really a....
- I don't strategise my roles: Kangana
New Delhi, July 9: Actress Kangana Ranaut, who will sport a retro look in the upcoming film "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", says she doesn't really plan out the kind of roles she tak....
- With SRK's tele-film, designer's son has Bollywood dreams
New Delhi, July 8: His mother and sister are established fashion designers, but Rahil Tandon, son of Reynu Taandon, is out to prove himself as an actor. He has made his debut with a tele-featur....
- 'I Hate Luv Storys' doing better than expected: Imran
Mumbai, July 7: Romantic comedy "I Hate Luv Storys" has collected approximately Rs.21.5 crore in the domestic circuit in the first three days of its release and hero Imran Khan says he ....
- I'm the only specialised villain left in Bollywood: Gulshan Grover
Mumbai, July 8: Gulshan Grover plays a police officer in "Red Alert: The War Within" but for audiences he will always remain the Bollywood bad man he's played in innumerable films. ....
- Kareena and I bonded big time: Delnaz Paul
Mumbai, July 7: Bubbly actress Delnaz Paul, who is playing Kareena Kapoor's close friend in the forthcoming movie "Milenge Milenge", says during shooting the two clicked instantly a....
- I'll certainly direct some day: Imran Khan
New Delhi, July 7: Imran Khan is just four films old, but he is already toying with the idea of turning director later in life.
"I would certainly like to direct a film some time ....
- Kangana is undervalued by Bollywood: Milan Luthria
New Delhi, July 7: Having directed her in upcoming gangster film "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai", Milan Luthria can't stop raving about Kangana Ranaut's acting skills and says she....
- Madhur Bhandarkar looking for fresh faces
New Delhi, July 6: Madhur Bhandarkar, who directed films like "Fashion" and "Jail", is looking for new faces on online portal abmeribaari.com for his upcoming film project.
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- Emraan Hashmi discovers lady luck in young actresses
New Delhi, July 4: Ever wondered why Emraan Hashmi is so often paired opposite young actresses? It's because he's discovered lady luck in these new heroines and, as he says, "it mak....
- I made 'That Girl...' only for Kalki: Anurag Kashyap
Mumbai, July 3: Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap revealed that his upcoming movie "That Girl in Yellow Boots", was an emotionally difficult film to make and he did it only for writer-a....
- 'Singh Is Kinng 2' ready to roll
Mumbai, July 3: Before the brand runs out of steam, Akshay Kumar has decided to run the next instalment of "Singh Is Kinng".
Vipul Shah, who was in two minds, has decided to d....
- I was destined to be in Bollywood: Brazilian Bruna Abdulla
New Delhi, July 3: Brazilian model Bruna Abdulla has been a VJ, done an item-number and also featured in a reality show. But destiny, she said, knocked only when she got the big screen break in....
- 'I Hate Luv Storys' predictable, but lovable
New Delhi, July 2: You will not hate this love story, a spoof on ace director Karan Johar from his own production house. Hats off to Karan for daring to produce a film that makes fun of his kin....
- Shooting for 'Red Alert' was not easy: Sameera Reddy
Mumbai, July 2: No make-up, no trendy clothes -- Sameera Reddy has got rid of her glamour girl image for the forthcoming movie "Red Alert-The War Within". And she admits that before sig....
- Actors as journalists, Bollywood continues the trend
Mumbai, July 2: From Dilip Kumar's fiery crusader-editor role in "Mashaal" to Amitabh Bachchan's recent portrayal of a principled newspaper owner in "Rann", actors down ....
- Why Bollywood loves the Mumbai monsoon
Mumbai, July 1: For some it spells romance, some see it as a sign of prosperity and some enjoy long drives on a rainy day - Bollywood celebrities like actress Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharm....
- Aamir joins Twitter, gets 47,019 followers in two hours
New Delhi, July 1: Aamir Khan officially joined Twitter today and got 47,019 fans in just two hours, surpassing even Amitabh Bachchan.
While Big B, who convinced his young colleague t....
- RGV compliments Johar for 'I Hate...' title
New Delhi, June 28: Bollywood filmmakers Ram Gopal Verma and Karan Johar are mostly at loggerheads, but for a change RGV has complimented Johar for the title of his upcoming film "I Hate Lu....
- Drunk fans disturb Siddharth at odd hour
Mumbai, June 28: Southern actor Siddharth, who has featured in Hindi films like "Rang De Basanti" and "Striker", says he was shocked to see two drunk men, claiming to be his fan....
- Bollywood cheers Saina Nehwal's victory
New Delhi, June 27: Bollywood stars tweeted praise as Saina Nehwal completed a stupendous hat-trick of badminton titles and made the world take notice of her.
Jubiliant at Saina's....
- Kunal Kapoor learns to fly, sing, and run fast - all for movies
New Delhi, June 27: Kunal Kapoor has been missing from the silver screen for a year. However, the lanky star was making full use of the time - learning to fly a plane, training in the sporting ....
- It angered me no one had made a film on R.D. Burman: Filmmaker
Mumbai, June 25: He got irritated when he found youngsters recognizing R.D. Burman only through remixes of his songs. That is when Brahmanand Siingh decided to make a film on the legendary comp....
- Tejaswini Kolhapure gets the rawest deal ever in 'Raavan'
Mumbai, June 24: If Govinda thinks that he got a raw deal in Mani Ratnam's "Raavan", then he can seek solace in the savage butchering that Tejaswini Kolhapure's role suffered.
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- I can dance better than most other actresses: Neetu Chandra
New Delhi, June 24: After attempting a mujra a la ageless beauty Rekha in "Sadiyaan", actress Neetu Chandra is yearning to set the dance floor on fire like international divas Jennifer ....
- When Priyadarshan offered Akshay his spectacles
New Delhi, June 24: Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has given hits like "Hera Pheri" and "Bhool Bhulaiya" with Akshay Kumar, not only shares a great professional relationship but al....
- Bhandarkar signs Shruti, Emran for his first comedy
Mumbai, June 24: Madhur Bhandarkar has signed Shruti Haasan to play a key role in his first comedy "Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji" and says she and Emran Hashmi will look perfect on screen.
- Why Imran Khan loves doing romantic comedies?
Mumbai, June 24: Imran Khan looks every bit a chocolate boy, a tag that he has been given and lived up to in his first film "Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na". Up next is another romantic comedy ....
- Seema Biswas is bored of serious roles
Mumbai, June 23: Seema Biswas is tired of always being taken seriously! After doing strong character based-roles in "Bandit Queen", "Khamoshi" and "Water", the talented ....
- Rain in Spain spoils Katrina's 'Raajneeti' party plans
Mumbai, June 22: Katrina Kaif was supposed to fly down to Mumbai for a day to attend the "Raajneeti" success party on Wednesday from Spain, where she is shooting for Zoya Akhtar's &....
- Osama, Hitler themes - taking the road less travelled in Bollywood
New Delhi, June 22: A spin-off on Osama Bin Laden, an interesting tale on Hitler --- with such offbeat themes debutant directors Rakesh Ranjan Kumar and Abhishek Sharma are taking the road less....
- 'Red Alert..." has original dialogues of Maoists: Director
Mumbai, June 21: At a time when the government is battling the Maoist menace in the country, actor-director Anant Mahadevan is ready to release his "Red Alert: The War Within", for whic....
- 'Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta' about infidelity, bold scenes
New Delhi, June 21: First-time director Pravesh Bhardwaj is entering the world of Hindi films with "Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta", a new story on marital infidelity. Releasing on Friday, the mo....
- My character in new film mix of Madhubala, Haji Mastan's wife: Kangana
New Delhi, June 20: Kangana Ranaut is set for a brush with the underworld on screen once again after "Gangster". She reveals that her character in "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai" ....
- Aamir to host star-studded party for Gustavo
Mumbai, June 19: Bollywood star Aamir Khan is hosting a star-studded party today night for Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla, who is composing music for his wife Kiran Rao's director....
- 'Raavan' a feast for the senses
New Delhi, June 19: A wounded bird snarled viciously on the dry branches of a tree. A cold-blooded vulture looks leery-eyed at his prey. A film by Mani Ratnam is an experience of a lifetime.
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- Tabla, sarangi, harmonium fade from Bollywood
Mumbai, June 19: Several traditional musical instruments like the sarangi, tabla and even the harmonium -- once a must for Bollywood composers -- are hardly being used by the film industry now,....
- "Raavan" opens to rave reviews in the US
Washington, June 19: Mani Ratnam's "Raavan" is getting rave reviews in the American media with the New York Times making it "a Critics' Pick", a distinction rarely if ev....
- Adoring Bollywood fans or security nightmares?
New Delhi, June 19: Huge crowds are a welcome sight for any star. But their joy can soon turn into a nightmare if the venue is not chosen carefully as is often the case in India. Shopping compl....
- Bachchan-Balki team up for 15 minute film
Mumbai, June 18: Director R. Balakrishnan and superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who together gave two extremely unconventional hits - "Cheeni Kam" and "Paa" - will now team up for a 1....
- 'F.A.L.T.U' not a dance film: Jackky Bhagnani
Mumbai, June 18: Bollywood actor Jackky Bhagnani, who is doing his second film with choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza after bagging the best debut award at the International Indian....
- Anupam Kher walks out of 'Dear Friend Hitler'
Mumbai, June 18: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has walked out of the movie "Dear Friend Hitler" saying that he wants to "respect my fans' opinion".
"I had taken up....
- London crowds throng as SRK joins Bachchans for 'Raavan' premiere
London, June 17: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan joined the Bachchan family here for the world premiere of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai starrer "Raavan", pulling in huge crowd....
- Deepika, Imran forbidden from tweeting about film
Mumbai, June 16: Film director Kunal Kohli, currently shooting for his film "Break Ke Baad" in Mauritius, has forbidden lead actors Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan from talking about th....
- Chunky Pandey says happy playing second lead in films
New Delhi, June 16: Bollywood actor Chunky Pandey says he is happy playing second lead in films as he doesn't have to worry even if the film fails at the box office.
"I know n....
- Shakira to sing cabaret number for Bollywood
Mumbai, June 16: After Akon for Shah Rukh Khan's "Ra.One", it is now the Latin American sensation Shakira's turn to rock in a Bollywood song. She will sing for a film featuring ....
- Now I want Yash Chopra-type love story: Katrina Kaif
New Delhi, June 16: She has scaled tremendous heights in her seven-year-old career, pushing the boundaries with her performance in "Raajneeti", but guess what Katrina Kaif wants to do n....
- 'Dunno Y...' to be screened at iView film festival
New Delhi, June 15: Sanjay Sharma's "Dunno Y...Na Jaane Kyun", about homosexuality, will be screened at the iView Film Festival to be held in New York in September.
The mo....
- Amitabh Bachchan to endorse Zen Mobile
New Delhi, June 14: After endorsing brands like Cadbury, Dabur, ICICI and Reid and Taylor, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will now be the brand ambassador for Zen Mobile.
"I ....
- Abhishek, Aishwarya saved my life: Ravi Kishan
Mumbai, June 14: Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan is grateful to his "Raavan" co-stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai for saving his life from a poisonous snake while shooting in the....
- I can't use cheating tactics: Aishwarya Rai
Mumbai, June 14: She did it, but without prompting. Aishwarya Rai will be seen in the Hindi as well as Tamil versions of "Raavan" that is releasing on Friday, but says she didn't us....
- 'Ra.One' to meet 'Raavan' in London!
New Delhi, June 13: If tweets are to be believed, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is in London for the shooting of his home production "Ra.One", might be attending the London pr....
- Capital gets Bollywood high
New Delhi, June 13: Nothing like good whisky to get Bollywood stars rocking. Of all the lovely things that the capital has to offer, it was whisky that brought Karan Johar, Shankar Mahadevan an....
- Ash breaks rule, pays Abhishek a surprise visit
Mumbai, June 13: The Bachchans normally do not mix business with pleasure. But when Aishwarya Rai landed in Mumbai from Paris, she broke the golden rule when she dropped in unannounced to meet ....
- I never knew so many people know me: Abhishek
Mumbai, June 13: Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who hopped to seven locations across the city to promote Mani Ratnam's "Raavan", was overwhelmed to see fans going crazy for him and said h....
- Abhishek Bachchan does marathon promo for 'Raavan'
Mumbai, June 12: After breaking the Guinness world record for maximum public appearances in 12 hours while promoting "Delhi 6" last year, actor Abhishek Bachchan hopped to 10 different ....
- I've broken the mould in my films: Abhishek Bachchan
Mumbai, June 12: The much- awaited "Raavan" marks 10 years in the Hindi film industry for Abhishek Bachchan, who describes his journey of highs and lows as a fulfilling experience. He s....
- 'Ishqiya' to be screened at Munich film fest
New Delhi, June 11: Critically acclaimed film "Ishqiya" is set to be screened at the Munich International Film Festival to be held from June 25-July 3.
"We are happy that ....
- After five decades, Indian cinema re-enters golden period: Karan Johar
New Delhi, June 11: With new ideas, new energy and new talent, the Indian film industry is entering the golden period of cinema it left behind five decades ago, says Karan Johar, one of India....
- I didn't skip IIFA: Abhishek Bachchan
New Delhi, June 10: Abhishek Bachchan, who missed the 11th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event in Sri Lanka, defended his absence from the gala due to work commitments.
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- Pankaj Kapoor dubs at world's poshest studio
Mumbai, June 10: Veteran Pankaj Kapoor, who dubbed for Bhavna Talwar's "Happi" at the Canongate Studios in Edinburgh, is perhaps the first Indian actor to work at one of the poshest....
- Still looking for female lead for 'Rockstar': Imtiaz Ali
New Delhi, June 10: There were reports that Imtiaz Ali has finalised half Czech- half Pakistani model Nargis Fakhri for "Rockstar" opposite Ranbir Kapoor, but the director denied it say....
- Chocolate boy to desi Corleone, Kapoor scion grows up
New Delhi, June 10: He is being dubbed as the true Kapoor scion post- "Raajneeti". After playing a chocolate boy, a spoilt brat and a salesman, Ranbir Kapoor has now stunned all as the ....
- IIFA boycott, this too shall pass: Boman Irani
New Delhi, June 10: Several Bollywood stars might have missed the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event in Sri Lanka last week following a boycott call from south Indian film industry,....
- 'Raajneeti' has coffers ringing with political winner
New Delhi, June 9: Critical acclaim or box office earnings -- most Bollywood films on politics have been able to manage one, not both. But Prakash Jha's full-on political drama "Raajnee....
- Arshad Warsi to make love story?
New Delhi, June 8: Bollywood funnyman Arshad Warsi says he is being asked to make film on a love story that he had written almost a decade ago.
"Had written a love story almost 10....
- I miss love stories: Siddharth
New Delhi, June 8: Multilingual actor Siddharth, who is busy shooting stunts for a fantasy adventure film these days, says he really misses playing a lover boy.
"I'm so stiff ....
- Javed Akhtar joins Twitter
New Delhi, June 8: Popular lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar has joined the ever growing Bollywood club on microblogging site Twitter.
"Hi everybody. This is Javed Akhtar joi....
- A Bollywood first - film about Hitler and Nazi Germany
Mumbai, June 8: Indian history has been revised time and again on celluloid, but debutant director Rakesh Ranjan Kumar moves into a global canvas with "Dear Friend Hitler" to capture th....
- Manisha, Jackie together again in 'Ek Second...'
New Delhi, June 7: After starring together in movies like "1942: A Love Story", "Agni Sakshi", "Grahan" and "Lajja", Bollywood actors Manisha Koirala and Jackie ....
- Why three bridges were built for one in 'Raavan'?
Mumbai, June 7: The climactic fight between Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram in "Raavan" on a wooden bridge actually required three different bridges to be built so that the scene could be ....
- 'Raajneeti' hits jackpot at box office
New Delhi, June 6: Multiple controversies notwithstanding, Prakash Jha's much-awaited and much-hyped dark political thriller "Raajneeti" has set the cash registers ringing - courtes....
- Roshans make up for Bachchans' absence at the IIFA
Colombo, June 6: The Bachchan clan was sorely missed at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards here but the Roshan family seemed to make up for their absence as Hrithik's filmm....
- Hussain Kuwajerwala all set for first-ever Bollywood musical
Colombo, June 6: Popular TV actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, n who will soon be seen in the first-ever Bollywood musical, feels the task is quite challenging as he is required to sing, dance, fight, ....
- Mohit Chauhan to compose for movies?
New Delhi, June 5: "Massakali" singer Mohit Chauhan, who has swept his fans with his sensual voice, might soon be composing music for Bollywood movies.
"Well yes, may be, ....
- 'Right Yaaa Wrong' goes to Stuttgart film fest
New Delhi, June 5: Subhash Ghai's "Right Yaaa Wrong" featuring Sunny Deol has been selected for screening at the Stuttgart Film Festival, a statement today said.
The movie....
- Jayasuriya playing perfect host to Vivek Oberoi
Colombo, June 5: Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is all praise for Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who has been showing him around in this capital city.
Well, ever since I have l....
- 'Raavan' team not scared of Tamil protests: Nikhil Dwivedi
Colombo, June 4: Refuting reports that "Raavan" director Mani Ratnam and actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai skipped the IIFA event here because of the Tamil protests back home, N....
- Bollywood stars stand by decision to be in Colombo
Colombo, June 4: Bollywood stars who have flocked to Colombo defying calls to boycott Sri Lanka over the killings of Tamils say they have no regrets.
Leading actors and singers attend....
- IPL has changed the definition of cricket: Dia Mirza
Colombo, June 4: Actress Dia Mirza says Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed the whole definition of cricket by mixing glamour and fun.
"Before IPL, cricket wasn't everyone....
- Bollywood beauties skip IIFA charity cricket match
Colombo, June 4: Blame it on the timing, the weather or other factors, but very few Bollywood actresses turned up for a charity cricket match played as part of the ongoing International Indian ....
- My image has changed after two directorial hits: Sajid Khan
Mumbai, June 4: With both his films, "Heyy Babyy" and "Housefull", declared super hits, anchor-turned-director Sajid Khan feels he might have outgrown his image of the funny-guy....
- This is the best time to release 'Milenge Milenge': Satish Kaushik
New Delhi, June 4: His film might be six years too late but director Satish Kaushik feels that this is the right time to release his long pending "Milenge Milenge", with Shahid Kapoor a....
- Lara Dutta attends IIFA extravaganza with Mahesh Bhupati
Colombo, June 3: After attending the Filmfare awards together, actress Lara Dutta and tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi gave another hint of their relationship by together attending the fashion extrav....
- Bipasha misses John at IIFA
New Delhi, June 4: Dusky beauty Bipasha Basu, who is present in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to attend the IIFA awards, revealed that she is missing the company of her beau, John Abraham.
Dres....
- Sanjay Dutt felt nostalgic while filming "Lamha"
New Delhi, June 4: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is starring in Rahul Dholakia's issue-based film "Lamha" said that he felt nostalgic when they went to shoot scenes in Kashmir.
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- 'Lamha' about Kashmiris, not government: Rahul Dholakia
Colombo, June 3: National Award winning director Rahul Dholakia on Thursday said his film "Lamha" depicts the travails of Kashmiris living in the state, not the government's view-po....
- Amitabh-Jaya ring in 37th wedding anniversary
New Delhi, June 3: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his wife, veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, rang in their 37th wedding anniversary today and have been receiving greetings galore for the....
- Two epics come alive in contemporary retelling this summer
New Delhi, June 3: With their tales of passion and power, vendetta and virtue, devotion and deception, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata have provided inspiration to filmmakers down the ages. An....
- I keep fit for health, not for glamour: Sonali Bendre
Mumbai, June 3: Actress Sonali Bendre is looking trimmer than ever and says she works out regularly -- not to look glamorous but to keep herself fit.
"I have been working out regu....
- Mixing and matching lead pairs - Bollywood tries new recipe
New Delhi, June 2: The glamorous and the intense, the star and the actor, the reigning heartthrob and the quiet performer... filmmakers are trying out unusual pairings in the belief that opposi....
- Kareena's 'Heroine' to have snippets of Hollywood beauties
Mumbai, May 31: Eva Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Vivien Leigh... these are four legendary Hollywood beauties whom director Madhur Bhandarkar will use as reference points for Ka....
- 'Raajneeti' about family, politics and power
New Delhi, May 31: Power equations, strained relations, the murky tactics of politics and bitterly-fought elections ... Prakash Jha claims to offer all these in his much-awaited political thril....
- 'IIFA good for India-Sri Lanka relations'
Mumbai, May 30: Ace Sri Lankan cricketers Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya believe that IIFA Awards 2010, to be held in Colombo, is a "big opportunity" to promote Sri Lanka in Bol....
- Still waiting for right script after '3 Idiots': Sharman Joshi
New Delhi, May 30: After the super success of "3 Idiots" last year, Sharman Joshi says he is still waiting for a script that he would love to work on. The boyish-looking actor also hope....
- Dangerous stunts - Bollywood beauties game for it
New Delhi, May 28: Cuts and bruises are no bar. From Priyanka Chopra to Deepika Padukone to Aishwarya Rai, Bollywood actresses are willingly treading on treacherous terrain as they get into act....
- Bipasha dubs in Urdu to play Kashmiri Muslim girl
Mumbai, May 27: Bipasha Basu is dubbing for her next film "Lamhaa" and is trying her level best to drop her anglicised accent and diction to sound like a Kashmiri Muslim girl that she p....
- 'Dum Maaro Dum' to release in February 2011
New Delhi, May 26: The Abhishek Bachchan-Bipasha Basu-starrer thriller "Dum Maaro Dum" will release on Feb 4 next year, its producers say.
"We are hugely excited about ....
- I wrote 'I Hate Luv Storys' with Imran in mind: Director
New Delhi, May 26: First time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of ace designer Manish Malhotra, says he had written the script of directorial debut "I Hate Luv Storys" with Imran Khan in....
- Mani Ratnam to get 2010 Filmmaker Award at Venice
Washington, May 26: Hailing Mani Ratnam as "one of the great innovators in contemporary Indian cinema", the Venice International Film Festival will honour the director of "Raavan....
- Shah Rukh shoots for ad despite fever
Mumbai, May 25: Shah Rukh Khan is known for his professionalism and the superstar proved his commitment to work recently when he went to shoot for a toothpaste ad despite having fever.
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- Abbas Tyrewala's wife collapsed while shooting romantic song
Mumbai, May 25: Director Abbas Tyrewala's wife Pakhi almost passed out while shooting for a romantic summer song for "1-800 Love" in London when the temperature dipped unexpectedly ....
- I have eight releases this year: Divya Dutta
New Delhi, May 25: Divya Dutta is on a roll. Last seen as Jalebi in "Delhi-6", the versatile actress says she will be seen in not one or two but eight films this year.
"I&....
- Barbara hurt in mall melee, wants to work with SRK
Noida, May 24: Jostled violently by crowds, she got hurt in the knees and one of toe nails was ripped off, but "Kites" star Barbara Mori isn't willing to give up on Bollywood and no....
- With women in focus, will Bollywood hit bulls eye?
New Delhi, May 24: Women-centric themes seem to have caught Bollywood's fancy yet again, whether it is Priyanka Chopra's "Saat Khoon Maaf", Sonam Kapoor's "Aisha", K....
- Big B on nostalgia trip
Mumbai, May 24: Amitabh Bachchan, who visits the National Defence Academy (NDA)near Pune today after 14 years to deliver a lecture, describes it as a "trip in nostalgia".
"....
- 'Kites' catches fancy of US media
Washington, May 23: "Kites", starring Hrithik Roshan and Mexican actor Barbara Mori, has caught the fancy of the American media, making it perhaps the most reviewed Bollywood film on op....
- 'Kites' grosses over Rs.21 crore on opening day
New Delhi, May 22: Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer "Kites" grossed over Rs.21 crore on its opening day and has become the second highest opening-day grosser after "3 Idiots"....
- Minissha Lamba wants a self-made quiet man
Gurgaon, May 21: Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba, who is happily single, wants her "Mr Right" to be a self-made and quiet man.
Although the 25-year-old star, who has previous....
- I observed Rahul Gandhi for my 'Raajneeti' role: Arjun Rampal
Mumbai, May 22: Wearing Reebok or Nike shoes with the customary white kurta-pyjama... one of the "small, small elements" that Arjun Rampal says he picked up from observing young, educat....
- 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai' trailer releases with 'Kites'
Mumbai, May 21: The theatrical trailer of Balaji's upcoming film "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai" was released alongside Anurag Basu’s "Kites" today.
Directed by Mila....
- 'Kites' opens with 10,000 shows across Indian theatres
Mumbai, May 21: Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer "Kites", a love story about an Indian guy and a Spanish girl, has become the first film to have 10,000 shows across Indian theatres o....
- Abhishek, Aishwarya to meet fans in London
New Delhi, May 21: Lux brand ambassadors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai will meet 12 lucky winners of a contest conducted by the brand in London.
Called the Lux Superstar Offer, ....
- 'Kites' screening stopped in Bangalore as Kannada film producers protest
Bangalore, May 21: Several theatres in Bangalore today stopped the screening of Hrithik Roshan-starrer ‘Kites’ mid-way as Kannada film producers barged into the theatres protesting screening of....
- Now Bhandarkar set to direct a romantic comedy
New Delhi, May 21: After directing realistic films like "Chandni Bar", "Traffic Signal" and "Fashion", filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar will now make a romantic comedy.
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- The Businessman' - Telugu director's big ticket to Bollywood
Mumbai, May 21: Well-known Telugu director Puri Jagannath, who will wield the megaphone for Ram Gopal Varma's next production venture "The Businessman", says the film will mark his ....
- Shahid Kapoor's 'Mausam' clouded by ash
Mumbai, May 21: The ash clouds, which are hovering over Europe, are playing havoc with Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut "Mausam" that stars his son Shahid in the main lead.
- 'Kites' swings and sways from good to bad
New Delhi, May 21: Too many strings attached to this "Kites" that never soars to the heights it should and becomes a predictable tale of star-crossed lovers set in the glittering lights....
- Bollywood hones the art of multilinguals
New Delhi, May 21: For movies like "Raavan", "Rakta Charitra" and "The Business Man", the makers are using the same locations, resources, mostly the same cast and shooti....
- Sushmita Sen now wants a biological child
Panaji, May 21: After adopting two children, former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen now wants to give birth to a child.
"I will go for biological baby because the clock is ti....
- 'Kites' not to release in Karnataka
Bangalore, May 20: The much-awaited movie "Kites", starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori, slated to be released all over the world on Friday, is not to be screened in Karnataka, the ....
- Shah Rukh to perform at IIFA this year
New Delhi, May 20: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will perform at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards being held in Colombo from June 3-5.
"This year Shah Rukh....
- Kunal Kapoor taking parkour lessons
New Delhi, May 20: Kunal Kapoor is busy with something else other than acting - the actor is taking parkour lessons.
"Off to learn parkour.. The art of jumping over stuff, tumblin....
- Tusshar Kapoor does a Saif in Sooraj R. Barjatya's next
New Delhi, May 20: Saif Ali Khan sketched cartoons in "Hum Tum", and following in his footsteps is actor Tusshar Kapoor who will play a cartoonist in Sooraj R. Barjatya's next "....
- Chunky Pandey names dish on his 'Housefull' character
New Delhi, May 20: Actor Chunky Pandey has taken a novel road to make his screen name more popular - he played Aakhri Pasta in the recently released comedy "Housefull" and has launched ....
- All my dancing was extempore: Shammi Kapoor
Mumbai, May 20: His energetic, untamed, inimitable and sometimes crazy dance moves were a hit with all age groups. Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor reveals he never worked with a choreographer and c....
- Manish Malhotra outfits Kareena for IIFA performance
Mumbai, May 20: Manish Malhotra says he has designed Kareena Kapoor's costumes for her stage performance at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards 2010 in the Sri Lankan capita....
- 'Kites' will be the successor of '3 Idiots': experts
New Delhi, May 19: Super duper hit and the successor of "3 Idiots" is how multiplex bosses predict the future of Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer international love story "Kites&....
- 'I Hate Luv Storys' hit on Facebook
New Delhi, May 18: Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor-starrer "I Hate Luv Storys" seems to have struck a chord with the youth even before its release - it has earned 5,505 fans on Facebook and....
- Times Square traffic halts as Hrithik runs to meet fans
Mumbai, May 18: Hrithik Roshan proved a real traffic-stopper when he sprinted across 42nd Street in New York to meet his eager fans gathered for the premiere of his much-talked about film "....
- `Kites' may open global skies for Indian movies
Washington, May 18: Set for simultaneous release on Friday on over 2,000 screens worldwide, including 200 in North America, "Kites", starring Hrithik Roshan and Mexican star Barbara Mor....
- The con is on in Bollywood!
New Delhi, May 18: After the success of Shahid Kapoor-starrer "Badmaash Company", the con is on in Bollywood. Two more films of the same genre - "Tees Maar Khan" and "Yamla ....
- Sanjay Dutt meets Narendra Modi
Gandhinagar, May 17: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss a proposal to set up a film city in the state.
Dutt was with the chief minis....
- Lack of star power mars Darsheel-starrer 'Bumm Bumm Bole'
New Delhi, May 17: Child actor Darsheel Safary, who earned kudos for his portrayal of a dyslexic child in Aamir Khan's "Taare Zameen Par", has failed to attract footfalls with his l....
- From stadiums to screen, a leap for Bollywood
New Delhi, May 17: Sports never really fired the imagination of Bollywood directors until "Chak De! India" happened three years ago. Now a slew of movies inspired by real life sports pe....
- Karan Johar extends New York holiday for 'Kites' premiere
Mumbai, May 16: Karan Johar has extended his holiday in New York to attend the premiere of Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Kites" at Times Square today.
"It's a big film for t....
- 'Kaho Naa...' to 'Kites': Hrithik reminisces in the US
New York, May 16: It was an emotional moment for actor Hrithik Roshan, as he witnessed a screening of his debut movie "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" here and talked about his decade-long Bolly....
- A Bollywood movie in Hollywood colours
Washington, May 16: Take a Bollywood movie, chop some scenes, add a few others, change the music, use some explosive sounds - and, hey presto, there is a slicker, racier more sexy Hollywood act....
- Shahid excited about being directed by father
New Delhi, May 15: Bollywood hearthrob Shahid Kapoor, who has just been seen in con film "Badmaash Company", is extremely excited about his forthcoming film "Mausam" which is th....
- Big B happy with success of voice blog
New Delhi, May 15: After the success of his blog, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan launched his voice blog "Bachchan Bol" and is glad to know that this service too has become immense....
- Will Abhishek be third time lucky with Mani Ratnam?
New Delhi, May 15: Abhishek Bachchan's last two solo hero films have flopped and he has not been seen on screen for a while. But, then again, he is doing director Mani Ratnam's "Raa....
- 'Bumm Bumm Bole' - a warm journey from innocence to awareness
New Delhi: Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's "Children Of Heaven" comes down to earth in an endearing spiral of the spell-binding and the sensitive.
Let's not get unnec....
- 'Kites' a step to make Indian films global: Anurag Basu
Mumbai, May 14: Director Anurag Basu believes Indian films are far from being global and his new film "Kites" is finally an endeavour to reach out to the non-diaspora audience abroad. N....
- Naseeruddin Shah leaves hospital without informing doctors
Bangalore, May 12: Bollywood veteran Naseeruddin Shah, who was admitted to Manipal Hospital on Tuesday evening after he complained of giddiness, left without informing the doctors treating him.....
- Soha in no hurry to team up with mom again
Mumbai, May 12: Soha Ali Khan, who has just finished her first film with her mother Sharmila Tagore, is in no hurry to repeat the experience.
"It's my first film with mom. Hop....
- 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag': Scripting the amazing Milkha Singh story
Mumbai, May 12: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is working on one of his most ambitious projects "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" and says he wants to break linguistic barriers with the film on the greates....
- Amitabh salutes Mac Mohan
New Delhi, May 11: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed grief over the death of actor Mac Mohan, describing him as a "soft-hearted gentle soul".
Mac Mohan, known ....
- Actor Arshad Warsi will not smoke in public again
Panaji, May 11: After being caught by an anti-tobacco watchdog for smoking in a college campus in Goa, Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has vowed not to smoke while making a public appearance.
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- RGV quashes John's lean up rumours for 3D venture
New Delhi, May 11: Ram Gopal Varma, who is going to start a 3D action-adventure film "Raksha" with John Abraham, has slammed reports that the actor has been asked to lean up for his rol....
- Nikhil Dwivedi learns Marathi for 'Arjun' remake
New Delhi, May 11: Nikhil Dwivedi, who debuted with Shah Rukh Khan production "My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves", is busy brushing on his Marathi skills for the remake of the Sunny Deol sta....
- My remuneration has become zero: Akshay Kumar
New Delhi, May 11: Infamous for his exorbitant fee, actor Akshay Kumar reveals after turning a producer with his banner Hari Om Productions that his fee has become zero.
"My remun....
- Shah Rukh, Aamir on Gurinder Chadha's wish list
New Delhi, May 11: After working with Aishwarya Rai in "Bride and Prejudice", Britain-based Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha wants to cast Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Kha....
- Darsheel Safary returns with 'Bumm Bumm Bole'
New Delhi, May 10: After getting kudos from critics and audiences for his portrayal of a dyslexic child in Aamir Khan's "Taare Zameen Par", child actor Darsheel Safary returns to th....
- I wrote 'Badmaash Company' in frustration: Parmeet Sethi
Mumbai, May 10: Shahid Kapoor-starrer "Badmaash Company", about four friends doing con jobs to become rich overnight, has got good reviews and viewers have enjoyed their capers but firs....
- Vidhu Chopra warns '4th Idiot' makers of legal action
Lucknow, May 9: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of the super-hit film "3 Idiots" today served notice for copyright violation on the makers of animation film "The 4th Idiot".
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- PETA awards actress Zarine Khan for rescuing a cat
New Delhi, May 9: Bollywood actress Zarine Khan of the "Veer" fame will get the 'Hero to Animals' award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for rescuing a ca....
- Presenting Akshay Kumar, the bowler
Mumbai, May 9: We've heard of actors carrying their roles home. But Akshay Kumar would be the first actor to take his part in "Patiala House" to the playing field. Getting trained a....
- Salman genuinely believed I'd achieve success: Katrina Kaif
Mumbai, May 8: Katrina Kaif, who usually remains tight-lipped about her relationship with actor Salman Khan, says the star always guided her and genuinely believed she would join the big league....
- Why don't Bollywood sci-fi movies work at box office?
New Delhi, May 7: "Rudraksh", "Alag", "Love Story 2050" and "Prince" - all belong to the sci-fi genre, but the other common factor linking these movies is they w....
- 'Raajneeti' going to IIFA, Prakash Jha panicky
Mumbai, May 6: "Raajneeti" will be screened at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, starting on June 3 in Colombo and director Prakash Jha is panicky because he has to r....
- We don't kiss on screen for the heck of it: Anushka Sharma
Mumbai, May 6: After playing a simple girl-next-door, Anushka Sharma has gone in for an image makeover in "Badmaash Company" where she not only wears stylish clothes but also has a kiss....
- Hollywood's Relativity in tie-up for Bollywood arm
Los Angeles, May 6: Relativity Media, the producer and financier of such Hollywood films as "Wolfman", "Zombieland", "The Bounty Hunter" and "The Ugly Truth", ha....
- Bollywood hits back with biggies
New Delhi, May 5: Bollywood has heaved a sigh of relief with the success of Akshay Kumar-starrer "Housefull" and has lined up more impressive biggies - "Badmaash Company", "....
- Bhandarkar turns actor on Smita Thackeray's insistence
Mumbai, May 5: Critically acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who will be seen in a special appearance in Rahul Dholakia's "Society", says he agreed to act in the movie on produc....
- Priyanka Chopra loses her grandmother
New Delhi, May 4: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's paternal grandmother expired and she had to rush to the capital.
"Hi guys. Lost my dadi (grandmother) day before (Sunday)....
- Shilpa Shetty hogs at Wasabi
New Delhi, May 4: Diet and fitness conscious Shilpa Shetty hogged so much at Japanese restaurant Wasabi that she ended up loosening her trademark belt that she wears to keep her waistline in ch....
- Doing my beard is my latest obsession: Shahid
New Delhi, May 4: Apart from promoting his upcoming movie "Badmaash Company", which is releasing on Friday, actor Shahid Kapoor says he is obsessed with his beard nowadays.
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- Swedish model who exposed Goa drug mafia was in Bollywood
Panaji, May 4: Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, whose spycam videotapes helped bust one of the biggest drugs mafia-police nexus here, had a stint in Bollywood before her brush with the narcotics ....
- I copy common people: Akshay Kumar
Mumbai, May 4: Akshay Kumar's just released "Housefull" has broken the dry spell at the box office by earning Rs.64 crore in the opening weekend worldwide. The star says the secret ....
- I want to run around trees and sing with Shah Rukh: Manasvi Mamgai
Mumbai, May 4: The newly crowned Miss India World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai says Bollywood can wait for sometime, but deep inside her heart she wishes to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.....
- Classic Indian films on Muslim themes coming to New York
New York, May 4: The prestigious Film Society of Lincoln Centre in New York is presenting a new film series focusing on Indian cinema on May 19-27 highlighting classic films showcasing Muslim t....
- I have a 'badmaash' streak in me: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai, May 4: He played a bad guy in dark thriller "Kaminey" and will now be seen as a conman in "Badmaash Company". Shahid Kapoor says playing characters with a negative strea....
- Mahesh Bhatt wants JNU students to approve 'Chandu'
New Delhi, May 3: Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt wants students of the JawaharLal Nehru University (JNU) to approve the script of his forthcoming venture "Chandu" -- based on slain st....
- Shahid returns as conman in 'Badmaash Company'
New Delhi, May 3: Remember Shahid Kapoor doing con jobs in Vishal Bhardwaj's hit "Kaminey"? The actor does the same, but in a more sophisticated avatar, in "Badmaash Company"....
- Barbara Mori's brother too has Bollywood ambitions
Mumbai, May 1: Mexican actress Barbara Mori is making her Bollywood debut with "Kites", and her brother Kintaro too is looking forward to making his mark in the industry - though as a m....
- I am trying to do solo films: John Abraham
Mumbai, May 1: He's given us hits like "Garam Masala", "Dhoom" and "Dostana", but they've all been multi-starrers. Now John Abraham says he is in pursuit of solo....
- Shah Rukh, Kareena rule popularity charts
New Delhi, April 30: Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor left behind a brigade of other celebrities in popularity to top the Bollywood Barometer ranked by eBay India.
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- I followed Priyanka Vadra, not Sonia Gandhi: Katrina Kaif
Mumbai, April 30: It's not Congress president Sonia Gandhi but her daughter Priyanka Vadra whom Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif followed to prepare for her role in the dark political thriller ....
- Ash inspired me to do Hindi 'Raavan': Vikram
Mumbai, April 30: He is a southern superstar. As Vikram steps into Bollywood at the age of 44 with "Raavan", he is acutely aware of going where perhaps no Indian actor has gone before -....
- Deepika will think twice before talking of relationship
New Delhi, April 29: Deepika Padukone seems to be once bitten, twice shy. The model-turned-actress says that after her break-up with Ranbir Kapoor, she would reconsider revealing private matter....
- How Bhatt convinced Delhi boy Imran to enter movies
New Delhi, April 29: Delhi boy Imran Zahid didn't have any acting plans till filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt approached him and convinced him to play a slain student leader in the new film "Chan....
- I may turn director too in few years: Akshay Kumar
Mumbai, April 29: He had written "Namastey London", turned producer with his Hari Om Productions and has of course acted in umpteen actioners and comedies. Now Bollywood star Akshay Kum....
- Salman-Katrina hottest couple, SRK actor of the decade: Poll
New Delhi, April 28: Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif may be tight-lipped about their relationship status, but they have been voted the hottest couple of the decade in a poll by MS....
- Bollywood counts its losses in first quarter
Mumbai, April 28: Students and parents aren't the only ones waiting for results. Bollywood's quarterly report card is out, revealing the industry hasn't had even one big hit to just....
- 'Raavan' was my most challenging film to date: Abhishek Bachchan
Mumbai, April 26: He dived from a 90-ft cliff into water, stood under a waterfall for two hours, braved snakes and leeches in Kerala's forests - Abhishek Bachchan says shooting for "Raa....
- Bollywood is huge draw in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 26: Sri Lankans are huge fans of Bollywood. With the long-drawn battle with the LTTE ended, people of this emerald island are now enjoying the fantasies Bollywood sells and encou....
- One should not remake old films: Sunny Deol
New Delhi, April 25: Farhan Akhtar might have successfully remade Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Don", and Fardeen Khan is planning to remake his late father Feroz Khan's hit "Qurban....
- 'Lahore' director moves to sci-fi, historical films
New Delhi, April 25: Still basking in the success of his cross-border sports film "Lahore", debutant director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is working on two magnum opus projects, includin....
- 'Shor' based on short film by same name
New Delhi, April 25: Ekta Kapoor's upcoming movie "Shor" is gaining all the right popularity thanks to US-based Indian actor Sendhil Ramamurthy, who makes a Bollywood debut with it.....
- I'm working on 12-13 scripts: Ram Gopal Varma
New Delhi, April 25: A "Phoonk" sequel, two 3-D films, a gangster movie, a two-part biopic and a film on fake godmen... If you thought this was all that filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has on....
- Ram or Raavan? Southern superstar Vikram plays both
Mumbai, April 25: Southern superstar Vikram is playing Raavan and Rama in Mani Ratnam's new film! Confused? So was the actor, who plays opposite roles in the Hindi and Tamil versions of the....
- I got liver cirrhosis from 'Coolie' accident: Big B
New Delhi, April 24: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today revealed he suffers from liver cirrhosis even though he doesn't drink alcohol. The actor said he contracted the disease after ....
- Seasoned faces give way to young celebs in ads
New Delhi, April 24: Move over Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, gen next celebrities are here to rock the ad world. Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Genelia D'Souza and Sharman Joshi are in ....
- Yesteryear Bollywood beauties languish in oblivion
New Delhi, April 23: Fame is fickle. Sadhana, Nanda and Nimmi, who were the toast of Hindi cinema, are long forgotten now and lead secluded lives in a city that once worshipped them. Others lik....
- I am totally hosting IPL awards, says Karan Johar
Mumbai, April 22: Director-producer Karan Johar says he is going ahead with plans to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) Awards despite the controversy surrounding the cricket extravaganza, wh....
- New but not raw - Bollywood newcomers come prepared
New Delhi, April 22: The mantra in Bollywood is no more about learning on the job, but coming prepared before the director calls "action". Newcomers venturing into the industry believe ....
- Mundra admits 'creative' differences with Annuj Saxena
New Delhi, April 21: Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundra has admitted that he had "creative differences" with actor-producer Annuj Saxena during the post production of their forthcoming film "....
- Now Malaysians can make Bollywood dreams come true
Kuala Lumpur, April 21: If you love dancing and have Bollywood dreams, register with the just launched Bollywood Academy for Dance and Acting.
"The academy allows pupils a chance ....
- Gerard Butler not in 'Saat Khoon Maaf': Priyanka Chopra
New Delhi, April 21: Scottish actor Gerard Butler is not playing one of Priyanka Chopra's seven husbands in Vishal Bharadwaj's "Saat Khoon Maaf", the National Award winning actr....
- I left mimicry a long time ago: Sunidhi Chauhan
New Delhi, April 21: Sunidhi Chauhan has been known as a singer all along, but did you know her talent for mimicking other artists? It's one she says she left a "long time ago" beca....
- Leaked climax of 'Kites' is wrong: Director
New Delhi, April 21: Director Anurag Basu says he is offended and disturbed by the reported leak of the climax of his "Kites" even though that is not how the film ends. He also believes....
- Vidya Balan exhausted from shooting for 'Who Killed -Jessica'
Mumbai, April 20: Vidya Balan, who has been shooting outdoors on the streets of Delhi for "Who Killed -Jessica" from dawn till 10.30 p.m., is extremely exhausted.
"There....
- Hrithik, Barbara Mori in Maldives for ad shoot
Mumbai, April 20: Mexican actress Barbara Mori, who is in India for the promotion of "Kites", left for the Maldives to shoot an ad campaign for Provogue with co-star Hrithik Roshan.
- This Khan't be! Big B mistaken for Shah Rukh
New Delhi, April 19: To take it as a "compliment or not" that is the question on Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's mind, who was mistaken as Shah Rukh Khan at the Kuala Lampur I....
- Volcanic ash foils Katrina's travel to London
Mumbai, April 19: Katrina Kaif was to travel to London to be with her family but her plans were foiled and she was stranded at Mumbai's international airport as volcanic ash erupting from I....
- All Bollywood films revolve around Mumbai this Friday
New Delhi, April 19: "Apartment", "City of Gold", "Bird Idol", "Kuchh Kariye" and "Muskurake Dekh Zara" - all the Hindi films releasing on Friday have a ....
- 'Paathshaala' - a film with its heart in place
New Delhi, April 17: If a piece of cinema ever had its heart in its place, this is it. Don't let the sluggish pace, the absence of stylish shots and flamboyant frames fool you into believin....
- Director's cut of MNIK goes to Indian Film Fest in LA
Los Angeles, April 16: The director’s cut of Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" (MNIK) will be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) from April 20-25. Dilip ....
- Thrilled to sing after 40 years of composing: Rajesh Roshan
New Delhi, April 16: He has been in the industry for about 40 years and churned out soulful tunes like "Jab koi baat bigad jaye" and "Dil kya kare". But veteran music composer R....
- It'll be Shahid-Ayesha vs crow-witchy old lady: Varma
Mumbai, April 16: Ram Gopal Varma's spooky thriller "Phoonk 2" will compete with "Paathshala" this week and the filmmaker says it has to be seen whether audiences choose Sha....
- We bring Aishwarya's first full-on comedy: Vipul Shah
Mumbai, April 14: Aishwarya Rai has three very different films coming up this year, but director Vipul Shah says his film "Action Replay" will bring to the audiences her first full-fled....
- 2010 is revival year for Kapoor family: Aditya Raj Kapoor
New Delhi, April 14: Bollywood legend Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya Raj Kapoor says 2010 will be the Kapoor family's year of revival because he himself is set to appear in the new film ....
- Bollywood to usher in new year in Nepal
Kathmandu, April 13: When Nepal ushers in the Nepali new year 2067 on Wednesday with much fanfare and feasting, joining in the celebrations will be a popular visitor from across the border - Bo....
- I have an obsession to scare people: Ram Gopal Varma
Mumbai: Director-producer Ram Gopal Varma confesses he always had an obsession to scare people since his childhood and would stand behind doors and say "bhooo" to someone entering a roo....
- 'Prince' succeeds over 'Jaane Kahan...' at box office
New Delhi: Vivek Oberoi starrer "Prince" has proved to be a shot in the arm for the actor as the film has got above average response at the box office. The film has also elbowed out Rit....
- Rajkumar Hirani receives mysterious parcel from Australia
Mumbai: Bollywood director Rajkumar Hirani was left stunned on receiving a mysterious parcel from a person in New South Wales in Australia, who was hoping the award-winning director might be re....
- Singing is an integral part of life, says Priyanka's dad
Chandigarh: Singing was just a hobby for 60-year-old Ashok Chopra, father of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. He was pursuing it since childhood, but says now it has become an integral part o....
- Manna Dey not impressed by Rehman's 'Vande Mataram'
Lucknow: A.R. Rahman's "Vande Mataram" might have earned him unprecedented fame and glory while "Jai Ho" might have earned him the ultimate - Oscar. However, both these piec....
- Preity Zinta 'washes off sins' in Ganga
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta had the most "adventurous day" today, as she went to Haridwar to take a dip as part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, and "washed off" al....
- Meet Atul Mongia, Dibakar Banerjee's man Friday for LSD
Mumbai: There isn't one recognisable face in "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" (LSD), yet audiences are flocking to see the actors. Behind this casting coup of a different kind is Atul Mongia, ....
- Howzzat? Akshay Kumar becomes bowler for 'Patiala House'
Mumbai: Action star Akshay Kumar is taking his role as a cricketer in "Patiala House" so seriously that he has been training rigorously under former Test bowler Paras Mhambrey even befo....
- Jaya Bachchan suffering health problems
New Delhi: Actress and Samajwadi party MP Jaya Bachchan has fallen ill, informs her husband and megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
"Jaya has taken ill... suddenly... and I am with the doc....
- SRK visits Juhi Chawla's brother in hospital
New Delhi: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan spent a whole day in hospital where his friend and actress Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby is admitted.
Bobby was admitted on Sunday.
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- Deepika's date with Shammi Kapoor
London: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is very happy after her recent meeting with legendary actor Shammi Kapoor.
"By far one of the best and most memorable days of my life.......
- I'm not directing any film: Lara Dutta
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta has shot down reports that she's set to don the director's hat.
"I'm NOT directing anything right now guys! Not equipped to do ....
- 'Paathshaala' is about the education system: Director
New Delhi: "Paathshaala" director Milind Ukey is tired of people constantly comparing his film with Aamir Khan's "Taare Zameen Par" and says he is highlighting macro issues ....
- 'Housefull' is mad, not mindless: Lara Dutta
Mumbai: She has done drama and action, but Lara Dutta is partial to comedies. And now she is ready with another laugh riot "Housefull" which she says is mad but not mindless.
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- Akshay, Aishwarya to pay musical tribute to 70's couples
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai will take the audiences down memory lane in a song in "Action Replayy", a musical tribute to leading Bollywood couples of the 1970s.
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- Indian stars will be truly global soon: Shah Rukh Khan
Washington: With younger Indian filmmakers exposed to western cinema and western culture making different types of films, Indian stars will be truly global, "much sooner than anyone would e....
- 'Jaane Kahan Se...' about a woman from Venus
New Delhi: Men are from Mars and women are from Venus - quite literally in "Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai", releasing on Friday. It teams up Riteish Deshmukh and Jacqueline Fernandez, with th....
- You'll soon see me in a romantic role: Neil Mukesh
New Delhi: Neil Nitin Mukesh has made a mark for himself by choosing strong character-driven roles in "Johnny Gaddar", "New York" and "Jail". But now the sensitive actor....
- Shweta Agarwal owns 150 pairs of shoes
New Delhi: Actress Shweta Agarwal, who featured in Vikram Bhatt's "Shaapit", seems to have a shoe fetish, considering her collection of over 150 pairs of shoes, one of them being a ....
- Akshay Kumar gifts Sajid Khan a Tag Heuer
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar is so impressed with director Sajid Khan for the way his film "Housefull" has turned out to be that he gifted him a limited edition Tag Heuer watch.
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- Abhay Deol has a soft corner for dogs
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhay Deol is as passionate about dogs as he is about cinema.
The actor has been an animal lover since his childhood.
"There are three dogs at my....
- 'Tum Milo...' exudes scent of goodness, watch it
New Delhi: Just for the pleasure of watching Nana Patekar and Dimple Kapadia together, this quaint and sincere look at love across three generations is well worth a 'dekko'.
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- I am smart: Bipasha Basu
Mumbai: Bipasha Basu, whose much-awaited film "Pankh" directed by Sudipto Chattopadhyay released today, boasts that if she had not been smart and intelligent, she wouldn't be where ....
- Filmmakers should come out of comfort zones: Hrithik Roshan
New Delhi: Hrithik Roshan, who will be seen sporting a new look in his forthcoming release "Kites", has never hesitated from experimenting in his 10 years in the industry. He says leavi....
- I've not lifted scene from 'The Hangover': Sajid Khan
London: Director Sajid Khan rubbishes reports that his upcoming film "Housefull" plagiarises a scene from Hollywood comedy "The Hangover", saying he is not dumb enough to rip of....
- Randhir Kapoor inspires 'Housefull' crew
New Delhi: Yesteryears actor Randhir Kapoor, who is making a comeback with Sajid Khan's 'Housefull', was a source of great inspiration on the sets due to his jovial nature.
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- Scissors rescued 'Tum Milo...' crew from Mumbai rains
New Delhi: A pair of scissors was put to great use during the shooting of Kabir Sadanand's 'Tum Milo Toh Sahi' to avoid Mumbai rains from playing havoc with the shooting schedules.
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- Akshay Kumar loves collecting Bollywood posters
New Delhi: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has a secret hobby of collecting posters of old Bollywood movies and actors and his fans will get to see his collection in a scene in his forthcoming movi....
- A film shoot in Kashmir rekindles old memories
Srinagar: Picturesque Kashmir is reliving an old forgotten bond with Bollywood as director Vishal Bharadwaj shoots "Saat Khoon Maaf" here with his team. Not only there is palpable excit....
- My directorial debut will be quirky comedy: Arshad Warsi
New Delhi: Arshad Warsi, who has juggled roles as choreographer, actor and producer in over a decade in Bollywood, wants to do more dark roles. He also plans to direct a "quirky, action com....
- I have never taken my career seriously: Moushumi Chatterjee
Mumbai: The charming Moushumi Chatterjee returns to celluloid after several years in "The Japanese Wife" and is as self-effacing as ever, calling herself a "very lazy actor" who....
- 'Tum Milo Toh Sahi' about timeless love
New Delhi: Love knows no age or time - this is the theme of director Kabir Sadanand's romantic comedy "Tum Milo Toh Sahi", which is releasing on Friday.
Produced by Nikhil....
- My 'lovely ladies' helped me with intimate scenes: Vivek Oberoi
New Delhi: Vivek Oberoi has done many daring stunts for his film "Prince - It's Showtime", but when it came to intimate scenes, it was his three leading ladies in the film who took ....
- Neil Nitin Mukesh learns taekwondo
Mumbai: After a rigorous crash-course in taekwondo in Bangkok, Neil Nitin Mukesh not only performed the martial arts for the camera he also directed the action scenes of an innerwear ad himself....
- It's quality over quantity for me now: Dia Mirza
New Delhi: Dia Mirza is unperturbed about the fact that she has no films after her just released "Hum, Tum Aur Ghost" because she says she would rather wait for good films than do unsat....
- I'm asking for the price I deserve: Arshad Warsi
Mumbai: Talented actor Arshad Warsi says he has hiked his price after the success of "Ishqiya" but he isn't sure if he'll be paid what he's asking.
The actor said:....
- Hrithik Roshan makes singing debut with 'Kites'
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan makes his debut as a singer in his much-awaited film "Kites", for which he rehearsed 24/7 -- be it while brushing his teeth or taking a shower.....
- Dilip Kumar was the last super star: Jaya Bachchan
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan may be respected the world over as the biggest Bollywood star but his actor-politician wife Jaya feels "Dilip Kumar was the last super star".
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- 'I Hate Luv Storys' to release on July 2
New Delhi: Producer Karan Johar has finalised the release date for his "I Hate Luv Storys" that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor.
"Our official release date for 'I ha....
- Priyanka finds 'Saat Khoon Maaf' role most difficult
New Delhi: National Award winning actress Priyanka Chopra says her role in "Saat Khoon Maaf" is the toughest project she has ever taken up.
"I have been so lost ... this f....
- Get ready for sequel after sequel in 2011
New Delhi: Next year, 2011, is going to be the year of sequels in Bollywood with as many as five blockbusters getting ready with the next instalment of their stories -- "Race 2", "D....
- Sajid Khan dedicates 'Housefull' to seven directors
Mumbai: Sajid Khan is dedicating his second directorial venture "Housefull" to the seven filmmakers who have inspired him the most.
"It came to me in a flash this week tha....
- I had been invited to sea link by minister: Big B
Mumbai: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his presence at the inaugural of the Bandra-Worli sea link's extension here had created "fresh controversy" and clarifies he attende....
- Nana gives me a complex, Rishi an atom bomb: Dimple Kapadia
New Delhi: Dimple Kapadia is once again teaming up with two of her old co-stars - Nana Patekar and Rishi Kapoor. The bold and the beautiful actress says she gets an inferiority complex while wo....
- Akshay urges citizens to pay taxes honestly
New Delhi: From selling cold drinks to innerwear, Akshay Kumar is now using his star power as Bollywood's highest tax payer to persuade people to pay their taxes honestly and on time in an ....
- Divya Dutta Hollywood bound
New Delhi: Versatile actress Divya Dutta, who wowed audiences with her performances in "Delhi 6", "Morning Walk" and "Welcome to Sajjanpur", has bagged a couple of Holly....
- I feel it my duty to help the needy: Vivek Oberoi
New Delhi: Vivek Oberoi is a man on a mission - apart from doing quality work in films, he wants to help the needy and says that "inner happiness is achieved by doing good for others".
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- Over Rs.300 crore riding on Ash this year
New Delhi: Last year she was seen in just one film - Hollywood's "Pink Panther". But this year Aishwarya Rai has four films lined up for release - two southern projects "Ravana&....
- Composer Hanif Shaikh impresses with 'Paathshaala' album
New Delhi: There is nothing over the top and experimental in the soundtrack of choreographer Ahmed Khan's first production venture "Paathshaala", but still the music appeals and is ....
- 'Anjaana Anjaani' footage stuck in US
Mumbai: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is back from the US with the unit of his forthcoming film "Anjaana Aanjaani", but the negative stock of his shot footage is still in the US, awaiting a....
- Shabana Azmi learns Punjabi while leg heals
Mumbai: Shabana Azmi has found an inventive way of spending her time while she waits for her fractured leg to heal. She has been learning Punjabi at home for the dubbed Punjabi version of Gurin....
- Shahid, Ranbir better dancers than Hrithik: Ahmad Khan
New Delhi: Bollywood choreographer Ahmed Khan, who is awaiting the release of his first production venture "Paathshaala", says Shahid Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are better dancers than Hr....
- Arjum Rampal injured while shooting
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal injured his knee while shooting a song for Karan Johar's yet-to-be titled film, which is an adaptation of Chris Columbus' 1998 comedy drama "....
- Imran goes on binging spree in Delhi
New Delhi: Actor Imran Khan wants to shoot all his films in the capital so that he pampers his taste buds with food from some of the best joints here.
Currently he is shooting here fo....
- Dimple's look in 'Tum Milo...' styled by late sister
New Delhi: Short, grey hair, stringed glasses and frocks picked up from the streets... Dimple Kapadia goes de-glam for her role as a Parsi woman in "Tum Milo Toh Sahi", a look styled by....
- Deepika Padukone unfazed by rumours of link-ups
New Delhi: Actress Deepika Padukone, who's been linked to Farhan Akhtar, Shahid Kapoor and most recently liquor baron Vijay Mallya's son Siddharth, is unfazed by the rumours and says sh....
- My character in 'Rajneeti' resembles Duryodhana: Manoj Bajpai
Mumbai: Manoj Bajpai says his character in forthcoming "Raajneeti" is very similar to Duryodhana from the Hindu epic Mahabharata - he is powerful, regal and politically motivated.
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- I believe in clutter-breaking: Ekta Kapoor
New Delhi: She was crowned "queen of soap operas" and ventured into filmmaking in the late 1990s. But it is with "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" (LSD) that producer Ekta Kapoor says she h....
- Aamir Khan urges Indians to support Haiti quake victims
Mumbai: Actor Aamir Khan today asked Indians to support hundreds of thousands of Haitians devastated by an earthquake.
"What has happen in Haiti is really terrible and I would str....
- 'Badmaash Company' promos to hit internet, TV same day
New Delhi: The promos of much-awaited Yash Raj Films' next offering "Badmaash Company" will simultaneously hit internet and small screen on March 24, says Shahid Kapoor who plays le....
- No SRK film at fourth Bollywood film fest in Poland
Warsaw: The fourth Bollywood film festival in Poland opens on Monday but this time there won't be any movies of superstar Shah Rukh Khan who has a huge fan following in the country.
- Twitter comments on personal life upset Karan Johar
New Delhi: Filmmaker Karan Johar, otherwise known for his jovial and friendly nature, has hit back at people making comments on his personal life on microblogging site Twitter.
"W....
- Jacqueline Fernandez plays woman from Venus in next film
Mumbai: Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez will be seen having special powers in her next Bollywood venture "Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai". No, she doesn't play superwoman...she play....
- Bollywood shines at the 56th National Awards ceremony
New Delhi: The 56th National Film Awards ceremony here today was high on the Bollywood quotient owing to the presence of celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Farhan Akhtar. Pres....
- Big B inaugurates IIFA voting
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan, who counts "3 Idiots" and "Kaminey" as amongst his favourite films of last year, today inaugurated voting for the International Indian Film Academy (II....
- 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha' - unconventional genre that works
New Delhi: The million dollar question making the rounds is - Does "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" have a story?' The answer is yes. In fact, there are three stories, each of them being shown....
- 'Prince' will prevail despite IPL: Producer
Mumbai: Producer Kumar Taurani is pulling out all stops for his next film, the Vivek Oberoi-starrer "Prince". He is releasing it simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, not taking th....
- 'Love, Sex Aur Dhoka' not just about sex, says debutant
New Delhi: Dibakar Banerjee's "Love, Sex Aur Dhoka" is grabbing eyeballs for its bold scenes. But debutant Raj Kumar says there's just one lovemaking scene in the film that deal....
- Mall wanted Rs.2.5 lakh an hour to allow shooting, says Lakhia
Mumbai: Shooting at public places in Mumbai seems to be becoming difficult, thanks to exorbitant rent rates. This, director Apoorva Lakhia discovered when he decided to shoot his horror film ....
- Hollywood, Bollywood studios unite to counter piracy
Mumbai: Leading Bollywood studios such as Reliance Big Entertainment, Yash Raj Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Eros International and Studio 18 have joined hands here today with the Motion Picture ....
- Twitter gives Parvin Dabbas title for his film
New Delhi: Bollywood celebs like Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar are on Twitter to connect with friends and fans, but actor Parvin Dabbas found a novel way to use it - he got a title for his ....
- Want to talk to Big B? Log on to Bachchan Bol
New Delhi: Do you want to talk to Amitabh Bachchan? Well, you may get an opportunity to do so as the Bollywood megastar is going to call up his fans through vogging or voice blogging.
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- People, not critics, decide my film's fate: Sajid Khan
Mumbai: Funny man-turned-director Sajid Khan doesn't mind the 'big mouth' tag. He is ready with his second film 'Housefull' and isn't really bothered about reviews as he....
- Shah Rukh Khan urges Bollywood to learn from Hollywood
Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan today urged Indian filmmakers "to learn from Hollywood" and offered a three-point prescription which could help the globalization of Bollywood movies.
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- Ashok Chavan assures Bollywood of 'only one censor'
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today said his government would 'ensure that there is only one censor, the Censor Board' for the film and entertainment industry.
- Sex scene to be blurred in 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha'
Mumbai: The controversial scene showing a bare-backed woman on top of a man in director Dibakar Banerjee's much talked-about film 'Love Sex Aur Dokha' will be blurred on screen.
- 'Well done Abba' is a tongue-in-cheek film: Minissha Lamba
Mumbai: Working with Shyam Benegal is almost every serious actor's wish and when actress Minissha Lamba got a chance to do so, she says, she could be "nothing but perfect". She term....
- Bollywood, Raj Kapoor famous in Africa, says music troupe
New Delhi: This is their first trip to India but members of BBC Sound System, a band from Senegal, have seen many Bollywood films, love the sound of tabla and say Raj Kapoor is famous back home....
- Dibakar Banerjee goes bold with 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha'
New Delhi: After having earned critical acclaim for "Khosla Ka Ghosla" and "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!", director Dibakar Banerjee maps a new terrain with his bold film "Love, Se....
- Meet Jorge Ramirez, a Shah Rukh fan in the Andes
La Paz (Bolivia): Jorge Ramirez seemed like an amiable technician-turned cab owner who might be meeting an Indian for the first time in his life. "From India?" he asked and before I cou....
- Subhash Ghai to change actors' pay structure
Mumbai: Showman Subhash Ghai is planning a radical change in the economics of filmmaking by drafting a new pay structure for actors starring in his films.
Having burnt his fingers rep....
- Bollywood rediscovers a potent tool - the press kit
New Delhi: A calendar, playing cards, a diary, a tabloid - what have all these got in common? They are all innovative Bollywood film press kits not only meant to give information but also creat....
- Karisma Kapoor gives birth to boy
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who is married to industrialist Sanjay Kapur, gave birth to a boy at Breach Candy Hospital here today morning, said a source. This is her second child.....
- I'll launch my directorial venture on Diwali: Subhash Ghai
New Delhi: Subhash Ghai, producer of the just released "Right Yaaa Wrong", is all set to wield the megaphone again and says his next directorial venture will go on the floors during Diw....
- Good looks not always important: Minissha Lamba
New Delhi: Actress Minissha Lamba admits her ultra-glamorous look in "Kidnap" opened a whole new range of opportunities for her. But the young actress, who will be seen in Shyam Benegal....
- Priyanka nervous about 'Saat Khoon Maaf'
New Delhi: Actress Priyanka Chopra says she is unnerved about her role in Vishal Bharadwaj's "Saat Khoon Maaf", in which she will have seven husbands.
"Preparation for....
- Puppies had a field day on the sets of 'Paathshaala'
New Delhi: The puppies played superstars on the sets of "Paathshaala". Thanks to their tantrums, it took director Milind Ukey one day to shoot a one-minute scene.
The puppies ....
- Abbas Tyrewala hires 'The Hurt Locker' art director
New Delhi: Filmmaker Abbas Tyrewala has hired David Bryan, who was the supervising art director for multiple Oscar winning movie "The Hurt Locker", to work on his next movie "1-800-....
- Preity Zinta not against joining politics
New Delhi: Actress Preity Zinta today praised the Women's Reservation Bill, saying it will reduce discrimination and bias against women - and indicated that was not averse to joining politi....
- Salman Khan deposes as witness in 'Chori Chori..' case
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Salman Khan today appeared before the Special MCOCA Court to depose as a witness in a 10-year-old case involving the movie "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" (CCCC), hi....
- UNAIDS appoints Preity its goodwill ambassador in India
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Preity Zinta was today appointed the goodwill ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS) in India, officials said.
Preity has ac....
- Being an international actor gives me a high: Irrfan Khan
New Delhi: Irrfan Khan, popular for his serious and comic roles in Bollywood, is increasingly making inroads into the western world with projects like "A Mighty Heart", "Slumdog Mil....
- Aarya Babbar moves from playing convict to cop
New Delhi: After playing a convict in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Jail", Bollywood actor Aarya Babbar is now excited about being a cop in Farah Khan's light-hearted film "Tees Maar....
- I didn't want exclusivity contracts: Amruta Patki
Mumbai: She won the Miss India-Earth pageant in 2006 but Amruta Patki's debut film "Hide & Seek" is set to release only now. The reason, she says, is she waited for a project th....
- I want Salman Khan, others to see 'Thanks Maa': Director
Mumbai: The young protagonist of his film "Thanks Maa" is a Salman Khan fan and the movie has several posters of the actor as well. Now director Irfan Kamal is very keen that Salman wat....
- Neil Nitin traumatised after 'misbehaving' with SRK
Mumbai: "Never again!" Neil Nitin Mukesh shudders at the very thought of the way he was forced to misbehave on stage with Shah Rukh Khan -- by Shah Rukh Khan himself.
Trust Sh....
- 'Obedient actress' Konkona not enamoured by glamour
New Delhi: Konkana Sen Sharma is known for her offbeat roles and even in her commercial movie "Wake up Sid" she played a simple middle class girl. The two-time National Award winner doe....
- Making of 'Housefull' to be unveiled soon
New Delhi: Sajid Khan is known for his wacky creativity and the anchor-turned-director continues the trend by deciding to release the making of his next directorial venture "Housefull" ....
- Driving truck no big deal, says Abhay Deol
New Delhi: Having already proven his acting mettle in movies like "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!" and "Dev D", Punjabi boy Abhay Deol will now show his driving skills in his latest outi....
- Mahesh Manjrekar lost 10 kg making new film
New Delhi: It's known fact that actors hit the gym hard to get rid of extra pounds, but actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar lost more than 10 kg while working on his movie "City of Gold....
- Abhishek Bachchan washed dishes at Golden Temple
New Delhi: Abhishek Bachchan, one of the most sought after stars in Bollywood, washed dishes at the Golden Temple in Amritsar as part of his kar seva.
The actor was in Amritsar with h....
- It is difficult to find trustworthy staff: Hema Malini
Mumbai: The man behind last weekend's theft in actress-politician Hema Malini's house here has turned out to be a member of her staff. It's difficult to find trustworthy staff, she ....
- 'Atithi...' gives a message with a laugh: Ajay Devgn
New Delhi: Double entendres are often used in scripts to make people laugh, but actor Ajay Devgn says the makers of his forthcoming laugh-riot "Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?" have not used them....
- Why should I protest? Why should Nana Patekar die?
Mumbai: He is an angry man, who can flare up and take on the system for a cause - but that's Nana Patekar in reel life. In real life he's unwilling to raise his voice and protest, for, ....
- It's been a wonderful ride so far: Katrina Kaif
New Delhi: It's a departure in every which way for this Bollywood actress on the ascendant. She is playing a deglamorised politician and the Hindi has to be perfect too, but Britain born Ka....
- Rani Mukherji to shoot in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur: Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji will shoot a romantic film in Malaysia's Kuala Terengganu state in May.
Mentri Besar, chief minister of the state that is located 500 ....
- Riteish Deshmukh won't do sex comedies any more
Mumbai: Riteish Deshmukh, who was seen in a TV reporter's avatar in "Rann", is not interested in doing sex comedies any more and says he and director Milap Zaveri have settled for a....
- 'MNIK' becomes highest Bollywood grosser in Middle East
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" (MNIK) has become the highest Bollywood earner in the Middle East with $3.3. million collections.
"In other Islamic mar....
- Bachchans head to London's Asian film fest
London: Jaya Bachchan will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the 12th London Asian Film Festival beginning on Friday and son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai a....
- 'Road, Movie' about discovering laughter, happiness: Dev Benegal
New Delhi: Having directed "English, August" and "Split Wide Open", Dev Benegal is back with his third outing after more than a decade. "Road, Movie", he says, is about ....
- 'Road, Movie' about journey of cinema
New Delhi: After playing a spoilt brat in "Dev D" and a thief in "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!", Abhay Deol is back to entertain viewers with his next "Road, Movie", which rele....
- 'MNIK' is Shah Rukh's top seller in US with record haul
Washington: "My Name Is Khan" has set a new all-time career record for Shah Rukh Khan by becoming the Bollywood star's top-grossing film in North America with total sales of $3,635,....
- Abhay Deol - one life, different takes
New Delhi: Regular sabbaticals, a welding course in New York and now martial arts for self-gratification - Abhay Deol, who is gearing up for his next outing "Road, Movie", believes in l....
- Shahid Kapoor on spiritual quest before next film
Mumbai: A sudden change in work schedule made Shahid Kapoor a nervous wreck last month. A timely visit to his father Pankaj Kapoor's spiritual guru in the hills however revealed to him the ....
- Shahid Kapoor working hard for Michael Jackson act
Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor is working hard on his Michael Jackson act for the Filmfare awards, even if it means rehearsing on his birthday today.
Says Shahid: "The Filmfare organisers ....
- MNIK first Hindi film with audio description
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" has become the first Bollywood film to be released in cinemas across the country with Hindi audio description (AD) for visually chall....
- Big B perfect at tennis, violin, piano: Director Leena Yadav
Mumbai: That Amitabh Bachchan leaves his co-stars in awe is well-known but "Teen Patti" director Leena Yadav says the megastar not only spells magic in front of the camera but surprised....
- India gets its 'Mr.Bean' in actor Sunil Grover
New Delhi: Stand-up comedian and TV actor Sunil Grover is all set to play a role similar to "Mr.Bean", the lovable and comical character from the popular British series of the same name....
- 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?' music more like devotional album
New Delhi: The soundtrack of "Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?", which stars Ajay Devgn and Konkana Sen Sharma, sounds more like a devotional album with three of the five songs being in praise of ....
- Gordon Brown to present Big B with module diabetes unit-bus
New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be presented with a diabetes tracking van, called 'Amitabh', by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at an event in London.
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- Bollywood constantly mentioned in Hollywood: Backstreet Boys
New Delhi: Bollywood and Indian music are often discussed in Hollywood and are slowly becoming a rage, say members of popular American band Backstreet Boys.
"Bollywood is constant....
- I am on right track: Producer Ritesh Sidhwani
New Delhi: In a short span, 39-year-old producer Ritesh Sidhwani has not only churned out successful films like "Dil Chahta Hai" and "Rock On!" but also won several honours, inc....
- Saif Ali Khan looks forward to spy thriller, 'Race 2'
Mumbai: With a Padma Shri and quite a few hits tucked under his belt, Saif Ali Khan is set to launch his second production venture and spy thriller "Agent Vinod" and says the delayed pr....
- People I trusted in Bollywood misguided me: Sneha Ullal
Mumbai: Sneha Ullal was known as the Aishwarya Rai-lookalike when she entered the film world but the actress is now keen to carve a niche for herself. After featuring in spooky thriller "Cl....
- Media manhandled during 'Karthik...' promotion in Surat
New Delhi: Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone's promotional tour for "Karthik Calling Karthik" in Surat turned ugly today after mediapersons were caught in a brawl with security per....
- When Vatsal Seth sang 'Ruk ruk' for Tabu
Mumbai: Vatsal Seth, who shared screen space with Tabu in "Toh Baat Pakki", says he had fun on the sets when he sang "Ruk Ruk Ruk..", the famous dance number from the leading la....
- Bollywood support would've fuelled Sena issue: SRK
Mumbai: Many Bollywood stars had remained tight-lipped during the recent row between Shah Rukh Khan and the Shiv Sena. But the superstar said today it was for the good as their reactions would ....
- Katrina, Saif to spread awareness of domestic violence
New Delhi: Katrina Kaif, Saif Ali Khan, Harman Baweja and Minnisha Lamba have joined hands to spread awareness about the evil of domestic violence.
The Wave Foundation has initiated a....
- Won't tolerate remarks on women in my home: Amitabh
New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is appalled at the rumours spread by a Mumbai tabloid regarding his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai's health, calling it "the lowest....
- After 'Lahore', mom is the word for Nafisa Ali
New Delhi: After playing a mother in "Lahore", a film that she feels will improve relations between India and Pakistan, social activist and actress Nafisa Ali will be seen as Hrithik....
- Sanjay Dutt to star in political thriller?
Mumbai: Vivek Agnihotri, who is all set to direct political thriller "Freedom" based on the events of the last three decades, says Sanjay Dutt may play an important role in it.
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- Padmapriya excited about response to 'Striker'
Bangalore: Multilingual actress Padmapriya is quite excited about the feedback she has received for her first Hindi film "Striker".
"I think 'Striker' has received....
- I'm so used to not winning that nomination is enough: Katrina
Mumbai: Katrina Kaif, who has bagged a nomination at the upcoming 55th Filmfare Awards in best actor category for her role in "New York", says she is happy with the nomination and won....
- 'Bollywood better organised than southern film industry'
New Delhi: Southern actress Sadaa Sayed, who will be seen in Sangeeth Sivan's spooky thriller "Click", says Bollywood has a better work culture than the southern film industry.
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- Dharmendra, Bobby to play conmen in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana'
Mumbai: Samir Karnik's "Yamla Pagla Deewana" will see Dharmendra and Bobby Deol as a conmen duo. The directors says preparations for the film have brought the father and son closer.....
- Big B adopts 90-year-old freedom fighter
New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was so moved by the strength and conviction of a 90-year-old freedom fighter fighting for her pension that he decided to take care of her for the ....
- Farhan plans six-city tour to promote 'Karthik Calling...'
New Delhi: Farhan Akhtar is planning a six-city tour in the country to promote his forthcoming film "Karthik Calling Karthik" (KCK), which is releasing on Feb 26. He says it will be a &....
- Pratik Babbar to play lead in Goldie Behl's next film
Mumbai: Pratik Babbar, and not Abhishek Bachchan, will pay the lead in Goldie Behl's next film.
Shooting on the Mumbai streets in movies about life in the metropolis has become a ....
- Abhay Deol on why he agreed to be in multi-hero film
Mumbai: There was a strong rumour in the industry last week that Abhay Deol, on a high after the accolades and profits for "Dev D", was having second thoughts about doing Zoya Akhtar....
- Repetition of roles a big no no: Divya Dutta
New Delhi: After a sweeping performance in "Delhi-6", Divya Dutta does not want to be straitjacketed in any image and wants to look different and refreshing in every film.
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- I want to say sorry to Shah Rukh, Karan: Priyadarshan
Mumbai: During a television appearance, filmmaker Priyadarshan called the conflict between the Shiv Sena and Shah Rukh Khan a publicity stunt, but he now says he has been quoted out of context ....
- Hrithik-Sussanne tweet love, admiration
New Delhi: Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and his wife Sussanne are a reclusive couple, but the duo has been quite vocal about their feelings for each other on social networking site Twitter.
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- MNIK tops one-day sales record for Hindi films in US
Washington: Grossing $761,000 on Sunday, the highest one-day gross ever for any Hindi-language film in North America, Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" is on a record-breaking sp....
- 'Mausam' has nothing to do with 'Top Gun': Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor is amused that his father Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut "Mausam" is being likened to Tom Cruise's "Top Gun" just because he plays an air force ....
- In defence of Amitabh Bachchan's lack of convictions
New Delhi: Actor Amitabh Bachchan's decision to be Gujarat's brand ambassador has provoked many to question his political convictions, with some even going to the extent of wondering wh....
- 'Click' to unravel the past in photographs
New Delhi: Sangeeth Sivan's maiden attempt at horror "Sandhya" may have never been released but the director has re-attempted to chill audiences' spine with his upcoming horror ....
- Priyanka pampers herself with MNIK on Valentine's Day
New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra's single status didn't come in the way of her Valentine's Day celebrations at all - she celebrated it by watching "My Name Is Khan".
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- SRK tries to learn German
New Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has a huge fan following in Germany, tried to learn German while he was in Berlin, but says he is not good with learning new languages.
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- Goldie Behl to team up with Abhishek once again
Mumbai: Goldie Behl is in the process of locking in on his third directorial venture and Abhihek Bachchan's presence is a given.
"I can't dream of making a film without hi....
- 'My Name is Khan' makes record $1.86 million in America
Washington: Grossing an estimated $1.86 million at the box office in its first weekend, Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" has broken the record for the largest opening weekend ev....
- Big B wears old watch from Chor Bazaar in 'Teen Patti'
Mumbai: Cheap cloth, ill-fitted trousers, checked cotton shirts and an old watch from Mumbai's Chor Bazaar - these are what designer Ameira Punvani used to create Amitabh Bachchan's loo....
- 'Toh Baat Pakki' - middle-class family's groom-hunting circus
New Delhi: Versatile Tabu is back after a three-year hiatus to showcase an Indian middle-class family's perpetual search for a suitable groom for their daughter in the comedy "Toh Baat ....
- Aishwarya unwell, Abhishek steps in to receive award
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan accepted an award on behalf of his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai at the India Today Woman Summit.
Aishwarya could not make it to the even....
- No plan to rename 'Tees Maar Khan': Producer
Mumbai: There were reports that the title of "Tees Maar Khan" may go through a change as lead actor Akshay Kumar was not happy with it. But producer Shirish Kunder says the whole contro....
- 'MNIK' opens to huge response in Bangalore
Bangalore: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "My Name Is Khan" opened to a huge response in Bangalore today but got a lukewarm response in other parts of Karnataka like Hubli, Belgaum and Davanger....
- 'MNIK' opens in Madhya Pradesh amidst minor protests
Bhopal: "My Name is Khan" was released all over Madhya Pradesh today, amidst minor protests by Shiv Sainiks. The movie drew a huge crowd with the first show going house full at many the....
- 80 pc sale for 'MNIK' debut in vandalised Delhi hall
New Delhi: A cinema hall in west Delhi that had been vandalised just a few hours before it was scheduled to start screening "My Name is Khan" today sold 80 percent of the tickets for th....
- 'MNIK' releases in 13 Mumbai halls to huge response
Mumbai: Tremendous response marked the limited release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "My Name Is Khan" in 13 cinema halls here today even as the Shiv Sena continued its protest against the ....
- Roses for 'MNIK' viewers in Jharkhand
Ranchi: Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name is Khan" may be facing protests in some parts of the country but in Jharkhand the scene was quite different today. Congress workers welcomed movi....
- 'MNIK' - first day but no first show in Mumbai
Mumbai: There was no first show of Shah Rukh Khan's much discussed "My Name Is Khan" here today with theatre owners shying away from exhibiting the film following violence by the Sh....
- Some Mumbai multiplex owners start screening 'MNIK'
Mumbai: There was no first show of Shah Rukh Khan's much discussed "My Name Is Khan" here today as theatre owners shied away from exhibiting the film following violence by the Shiv ....
- Youths attack Delhi movie hall showing 'MNIK'
New Delhi: A cinema hall in west Delhi, which was scheduled to screen Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name is Khan", was vandalised by a group of miscreants early today. The police, however, s....
- No ego, no ill-will to anyone, tweets Shah Rukh
Mumbai: Under attack from the Shiv Sena for his IPL remarks, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has said he has the "courage of conviction" by his side and his words were "without i....
- Go and watch MNIK, Hrithik says in his first Tweet message
New Delhi: Superstar Hrithik Roshan has finally joined the micro-blogging site Twitter and in his maiden message he urged fans to go and watch Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan".
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- Ram Gopal Varma, Vivek patch up, plan more projects
Mumbai: Ram Gopal Varma, with whom Vivek Oberoi is working in "Rakta Charitra", is one of the many people the actor fell out with. But now the two have become the closest of friends and....
- Sharman Joshi was nervous about meeting Tabu
New Delhi: Sharman Joshi, with the blockbuster "3 Idiots" under his belt, was still nervous about working with National Award winner Tabu on the sets of "Toh Baat Pakki". But he....
- 'My Name is Khan' tickets sold out at Berlin before dawn
Berlin: Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name is Khan", which is being targeted in Mumbai by the right-wing Shiv Sena, were sold out in five seconds at the Berlin International Film Festival.....
- For now, Mumbai may not see 'My Name Is Khan'
Mumbai: A large section of cinema halls and single screen theatres today decided to indefinitely "postpone" the release of Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited "My Name Is Khan" in....
- Uncertainty dogs release of 'My Name Is Khan'
Mumbai: Uncertainly loomed large today over the release of Shah Rukh Khan's much awaited movie "My Name Is Khan" in Mumbai scheduled to hit the screens on Friday.
A sectio....
- 'My Name Is Khan' to launch Reliance BIG Cinemas in Nepal
Kathmandu: India's most talked-about upcoming film "My Name Is Khan" will serve as the launchpad for a new venture of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group in Nepal.
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- Imran Khan makes debut in Coke ad
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who has stayed away from the endorsement segment, will now be seen in the new Coca-Cola advertisement as its brand ambassador.
"This is actu....
- No method to Kajol's madness, she's brilliant: Karan Johar
Mumbai: She is spontaneous, brilliant, the perfect choice...Kajol is undoubtedly one of Karan Johar's favourite actresses and the director says he might not even have made "My Name Is K....
- 'My Name Is Khan' advance bookings stopped in Mumbai
Mumbai: Cinema halls in India's film capital today stopped advance bookings for Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" following violent protests by Shiv Sena activists.
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- Want to watch 'My Name is Khan' in peace? Come to Nepal
Kathmandu: Even as India's ultra-right party, the Shiv Sena, went on a rampage in Indian film capital Mumbai, attacking the cinema halls offering advance booking for the upcoming Shah Rukh ....
- Abandoned dockyards, mills became gambling dens: 'Teen Patti' designer
New Delhi: Finding locations that could resemble gambling dens, bombarding them with dirt and grime, painting gruesome graffiti..."Teen Patti" production designer Ayesha Punvani says cr....
- 'My Name Is Khan' not preachy about religion, politics
New Delhi: He made his first big screen appearance this year in a cameo in "Dulha Mil Gaya". Now superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to entertain fans with "My Name Is Khan" and say....
- '3 Idiots' helped theatres out of strike slump
New Delhi: Aamir Khan starrer "3 Idiots", that has gone on to become the biggest hit in Hindi film history, has helped theatres recover from the two-month strike last year.
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- In 'Mausam', Shahid will surprise all: Pankaj Kapoor
Mumbai: Seasoned actor Pankaj Kapoor is all set to make his directorial debut with "Mausam" with son Shahid in the lead. The father is confident that Shahid's varied acting skills w....
- 'Rann' inspires Nepal's Maoists
Kathmandu: Two years after Ram Gopal Varma's remake of the Bollywood classic "Sholay" suffered censors' scissors in Nepal, the film director's new release "Rann" has....
- I remember walking the ramp in a lehenga: John Abraham
Kolkata: In his early days as a model John Abraham had even walked the ramp in a lehenga! The macho actor said though some in the audience had balked at his outfit, he is grateful to the design....
- Bachchan ecstatic after wearing 'air-conditioned' dhoti
New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan believes in "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" and he followed suit while in Kerala recently by donning the local dress code - a crisp wh....
- Shah Rukh and I are connected to each other: Karan Johar
Mumbai: It is common knowledge that "My Name Is Khan" is going through a storm. However, in the midst of it all, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar are standing by each other. The director ....
- Big B set to feature in Malayalam film 'Kandahar'
Kochi: Director Major Ravi says that Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has given his nod for his Malayalam film "Kandahar", a film about plane hijacking that will also star veteran Mo....
- Hollywood not yet for 'King of Bollywood'
Washington: The "King of Bollywood" is dying to see compatriot Anil Kapoor's performance in "24", but is not quite ready to make the jump to Hollywood saying he is quite hap....
- Reebok new footwear promotes 'My Name Is Khan'
New Delhi: Even as controversies surround the much awaited Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer "My Name Is Khan" (MNIK), the productions houses are upbeat as they have come up with a new footw....
- When makers of horror film got scared
New Delhi: The production unit of director Sangeeth Sivan's horror film "Click" got terrified by a decomposed corpse on the sets of the movie.
The incident took place when....
- Action-hero Sunny goes for funny bone
New Delhi: No fights, no melodrama. Macho man Sunny Deol is set to make people laugh. And he will do it with "Yamla, Pagla, Deewana", also starring his dad Dharmendra and brother Bobby.....
- 'Teen Patti' soundtrack offers dark, edgy music
New Delhi: Composer duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have crafted an apt soundtrack for director Leena Yadav's suspense thriller "Teen Patti" starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hollywood ....
- Books on Bollywood poetry released in Poland
Warsaw: The Polish version of two books - "Bollywood Poetry" and "Legends of Tansen" - have been released here ahead of the world premiere of actor Shah Rukh Khan's new movi....
- Bollywood tunes in to music bands
New Delhi: Move over albums and live shows. Bollywood is the newest platform for music bands to belt out their best. Be it Kailasa or Midival Punditz, they have been roped in to create film mus....
- Finding good scripts a challenge: Madhavan
Mumbai: From "3 Idiots" to "Teen Patti", R. Madhavan is surely doing a different kind of cinema but he doesn't want to experiment with the genres. The multilingual actor say....
- Special presentation on 'Taare...' at Unesco headquarters
New Delhi: A special presentation by screenwriter Amole Gupte of Aamir Khan's superhit film "Taare Zameen Par" will take place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Feb 3.
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- Ash unsure about 'Laawaris' number in 'Houseful'
New Delhi: Rumours were rife that Aishwarya Rai will dance to the tunes of hit number "Apni toh jaise taise", which was originally picturised on her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, in S....
- Indian American Karsh Kale wants to continue stint in Bollywood
New Delhi: Leading Indian-American fusion musician Karsh Kale, who has set the background score for Farhan Akhtar's movie "Karthik Calling Karthik", wants to continue his brush with....
- No guy wants to go out with me any more: Preity Zinta
Mumbai: Actress-entrepreneur Preity Zinta is starting a new chapter in her life following her breakup with businessman Ness Wadia. The only thing that bothers her are link-ups with co-stars and....
- Aishwarya looks best in a sari: Designer Neeta Lulla
Gurgaon: Ace designer Neeta Lulla has been lending her creative touch to Aishwarya Rai's wardrobe for more than a decade. Having dressed the actress in varied costumes in movies like "T....
- Paes planning to dabble in Hindi films
Kolkata: While still going strong on the tennis court, Indian tennis doubles ace Leander Paes is also planning to dabble in Hindi films. He has already been offered the hero's role in a Bol....
- Paresh Rawal to stay away from comedies for now
Mumbai: He has tickled the funny bone in all of us with his perfect comic timing in movies like "Hera Pheri", "Golmaal", and "Aankhen". But for now, the actor has said g....
- Bollywood comes alive at 'Kingdom of Dreams'
Gurgaon: Bollywood celebrities like Javed Akhtar, Vivek Oberoi, Isha Sharvani, Shankar-Eshsaan-Loy came together for a sneak preview of "Kingdom of Dreams" -- Bollywood's very own B....
- Rahul Bose to run for cancer research in India
New Delhi: Actor and social activist Rahul Bose will run in a marathon in the capital on Sunday to raise funds for cancer research in India.
The event -- "Terry Fox - Marathon of ....
- 'Road To Sangam' a rare passionate paean to patriotism
New Delhi: This is a small, tender idea, carried out with a certain amount of elan and loads and loads of heart. Writer-director Amit Rai's debut film is a Gandhian parable done up in shade....
- Bachchans wish Vidya all the best for 'Ishqiya'
New Delhi: Actress Vidya Balan couldn't have asked for more. No other than the Bachchan family wished her "all the best" for her latest outing "Ishqiya" that is releasing al....
- I don't want to be remembered just as a beauty queen: Gul Panag
Mumbai: It's substance over numbers for Gul Panag. The actress, who will be seen in the forthcoming movie "Rann", says she doesn't want to be remembered just as a former beauty ....
- Working with Darsheel was an amazing experience: 'Zokkomon' director
New Delhi: He had to make faces and do somersaults to entertain Darsheel Safary on the sets of "Zokkomon". Still, director Satyajit Bhatkal says that it was an amazing experience to wor....
- Watch 'Rann', Amitabh urges media
New Delhi: While his latest outing "Rann" has been touted as an anti-media film, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan maintains otherwise. He has urged the fourth estate to watch the fil....
- 'Ishqiya' casting happened by chance: Abhishek Chaubey
Noida: People are finding the cast of "Ishqiya" an interesting mix of actors, but debutant director Abhishek Chaubey reveals that the casting happened just by chance.
"Whe....
- Seoul is the front-runner for next IIFA: Sabbas Joseph
New Delhi: There is a buzz that Seoul will be the next destination of 11th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards. Sabbas Joseph says nothing has been finalised yet but confirms that t....
- Preity Zinta jumps off toilet wall at Delhi airport
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta pulled off a stunt by jumping off the wall of a toilet at the Delhi airport after she got stuck inside for more than 10 minutes.
"Spent 1....
- I'll never be able to wear a bikini: Zarine Khan
Mumbai: Flaunting one's body in a bikini is no more taboo in Hindi films, but new entrant Zarine Khan, who debuted with "Veer", says she would never be able to don a two-piece costu....
- 'Too much Bollywood, where is Sachin, Kalam in Phir mile sur?'
New Delhi: "Phir mile sur", the new version of the vibrant music video of 1988 showcasing the myriad colours and hues of India, features over 65 prominent faces from various walks of li....
- 'Rann' of business and conscience in media
New Delhi: After scanning the underworld, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma now shifts the focus on the modus operandi of the Indian media in "Rann", which is releasing on Friday.
Mad....
- Aamir remembers mom's smiling face on getting Padam Bhushan
New Delhi: Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who is riding high on the success of "3 Idiots", couldn't have asked for more. When the actor received the "wonderful news" of getting ....
- Watch 'Ishqiya' for its rustic appeal
New Delhi: Steamy visuals, colourful expletives, Gulzar's lyrics, impressive star cast - "Ishqiya" promises all this and much more. Coming from Vishal Bhardwaj' stable, the film....
- I know how media works and functions: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a media baron in forthcoming film "Rann", says he was among the pioneers of satellite television in the West long before it came to India and has a f....
- Multiplex is eating away good cinema
Chandigarh: Bollywood producer Pahlaj Nihalani, credited with launching actors like Govinda, Chunky Pandey and Suniel Shetty, says the profit-driven attitude of multiplexes is leading to the do....
- Aditya Chopra encouraged me for 'Roadside Romeo': Jugal Hansraj
Mumbai: Bollywood actor-director Jugal Hansraj, whose "Roadside Romeo" was adjudged the best animation film at the 56th National Film Awards today, says producer director Aditya Chopra ....
- Bollywood rules 56th National Film Awards
New Delhi: Bollywood ruled the 56th National Film Awards today, bagging as many as 13 awards, with films like "Fashion", "Rock On!!", "Firaaq" and "Jodha Akbar" ....
- God is kind, Priyanka says after National Award
New Delhi: An ecstatic Priyanka Chopra thanked god for being kind after she was declared winner of the 56th National Film Award for best actress today for her performance in Madhur Bhandarkar....
- Karnataka CM gives tax benefits to 'Paa', to view film
Bangalore: Fifty percent tax will be excused for superstar Amitabh Bachchan's film "Paa" as it has created public awareness on the disease progeria, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Ye....
- Problems aplenty during 'No Problem' shoot
Mumbai: First Anil Kapoor was injured in a freak accident involving a thermos flask, and within hours Sushmita Sen cut her left hand badly. Shooting for the Anees Bazmi comedy "No Problem....
- Akshay replaces Salman as Dollar innerwear brand ambassador
New Delhi: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has replaced Salman Khan as the face of innerwear brand Dollar Club and the company plans to spend about Rs.25 crore on the ad campaigns.
"D....
- 'Dulha Mil Gaya' runs to packed houses in Trinidad
Port-of-Spain: Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen starrer "Dulha Mil Gaya", which was partly filmed in Trinidad and Tobago, is now running to packed houses in several parts of the country.....
- Freedom is remote-controlled in India: Filmmaker Varma
New Delhi: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who was asked to remove a controversial song from his soon-to-be-released media-based film "Rann", says freedom in India is "remote-controlled&....
- 'Rann' director refutes copyright violation charge
Mumbai: Freelance journalist and writer Sonal Mehta has taken Ram Gopal Varma and the producers of "Rann" to court for alleged breach of copyright. The director is unperturbed and in tu....
- 'Harishchandrachi...' out of Oscar race, director unfazed
New Delhi: Marathi film "Harishchandrachi Factory", India's official entry for the upcoming Oscars, has been voted out in the Foreign Language Film category but director Paresh Moka....
- Warner Bros Pictures to release 'Lahore' on March 19
Mumbai: "Lahore", a compelling tale set against the backdrop of competitive sports in the international arena, will be released by Warner Bros Pictures India on March 19.
Prod....
- I don't compete with my father: Abhishek Bachchan
Mumbai: For Abhishek Bachchan, constant comparisons with dad Amitabh are an "honour" and not a problem. But as he gears up for his television debut with game show "National Bingo Ni....
- For 'Karthik...', Farhan learnt to cycle
New Delhi: Director-actor Farhan Akhtar learnt how to ride a bike for his upcoming film "Karthik Calling Karthik" and says it was actually "uncool" to do that at 30 plus.
- Salman and I had differences over 'Veer': Director
Mumbai: Director Anil Sharma admits he had creative differences with Salman Khan over the making of "Veer", penned by the actor himself, but everything was finally sorted out.
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- Anil Kapoor: From 'One Two ka Four' to '24'
Chicago: Actor Anil Kapoor has made an assured and credible debut on US television with a two-hour season premier of the hugely popular drama series "24".
Playing president Om....
- I learnt about bartending for new film : Mimoh Chakraborty
New Delhi: Mimoh Chakraborty, the son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, believes in getting into the skin of his characters - so much so that he went visiting various pubs and bars to learn ....
- Kashmir is not just about guns, violence: Filmmaker Bhandarkar
Mumbai: Director Madhur Bhandarkar always dreamt of visiting Jammu and Kashmir and, when he finally did, he was inspired to "bring laughter" to the Valley and shoot a comedy in its pict....
- Why Priyanka declined Rohan Sippy's film
Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra was apparently very keen to work in director Rohan Sippy's next but unfortunately she had to decline the offer as the shooting dates clashed with Vishal Bharadwaj....
- Salman returns to period drama with 'Veer'
New Delhi: After playing a prince early in his career in portions of 1992 film "Suryavanshi", macho star Salman Khan is returning to period drama in his latest venture "Veer" th....
- K.S. Aswath, veteran Kannada actor, is dead
Mysore: K.S. Aswath, veteran Kannada actor who was in a coma for past three days at a hospital here has died early today, a family source said. He was 85.
He died at 2.00 a.m. in Myso....
- Shahid steals show in 'Chance Pe Dance'
New Delhi: At one point in this heartwarming journey into the life of a Bollywood struggler, one of the kids in the school where our hero teaches dance wonders how he manages to wear such trend....
- I play a hateful person in 'Karthik Calling Karthik': Ram Kapoor
Udaipur: Popular television actor Ram Kapoor, who is sporting a new fit look after losing 11 kg, says he plays a mean and hateful person in his first mainstream Bollywood film "Karthik Call....
- Neil Nitin Mukesh gets mobbed on Mumbai roads
Mumbai: Neil Nitin Mukesh has been cruising the streets of Mumbai on a bike - for the shooting of his latest movie. The actor got mobbed recently despite the security 'bandobast'.
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- Anees Bazmi unfazed by not getting 'Singh Is Kinng' sequel
Mumbai: The fact that Anees Bazmi is not part of the sequel to his successful "Singh Is Kinng" has not dampened the busy director's spirits. He is shooting the pre-climax song for h....
- After '3 Idiots', Bollywood advises on student stress
Mumbai: Aamir Khan starrer "3 Idiots" has spurred Bollywood personalities to look at their educational qualifications, how they got their degrees and how students should lead their live....
- I can barely act, how can I direct: Big B
New Delhi: He is among the creme de la creme of Bollywood. Yet, megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he can hardly act and doesn't find himself capable of donning the director's hat any day.
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- I don't blame Kangna for anything: Adhyayan Suman
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Adhyayan Suman believes in learning from the past and does not blame actress Kangna Ranaut, with whom he was in a relationship, for anything.
"I was too yo....
- It was great being a student: Preity Zinta
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who went to the prestigious Harvard University in the US for a brief management course, says she had great fun being a student.
"Harvard....
- Karan Johar ignores Abhishek Bachchan
New Delhi: Popular filmmaker Karan Johar is so busy promoting his film "My Name Is Khan" that he didn't even notice actor Abhishek Bachchan waving out to him on the streets recently....
- Paresh Rawal looking for negative roles
New Delhi: Paresh Rawal made a mark with grey shades in films like "Ram Lakhan", "Jigar", "Damini" and "Auzaar" before being noticed in comedies. The actor howev....
- Actors should be like supermarkets: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor says actors should be like "supermarkets", offering whatever the audience wants from them in terms of variety.
"I really believe this and I hope one ....
- I'm single and ready to mingle: Shahid Kapoor
New Delhi: After being linked to a string of actresses, Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor has finally cleared the air about his relationship status. He says he is very much single.
"I ....
- Bollywood numbers game is too fickle: Priyanka Chopra
Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra was marching towards the top with back-to-back hits "Dostana" and "Fashion" in 2008. Last year her "Kaminey" succeeded and if "What's You....
- I couldn't take my eyes off Katrina Kaif: Zarine Khan
Mumbai: Debutante Zarine Khan doesn't mind being compared to her "Veer" co-star Salman Khan's girlfriend Katrina Kaif and says that the actress is so beautiful that even she cou....
- Next stop for Bollywood - Botswana?
Kasane (Botswana): If Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari has his way, Indian filmmakers will have another exotic film destination - Botswana.
Enraptured by the beautiful and wild envi....
- At receiving end of media, Bollywood films hit back
New Delhi: A new breed of filmmakers is now busy turning the tables on the fourth estate with movies like "Paa" and "Rann". Incidentally, both star Amitabh Bachchan who often ta....
- Walt Disney brings 'Taare Zameen Par' to America on DVD/CD
Washington: Bollywood star Aamir Khan's award-winning film "Taare Zameen Par" is coming to North America on Tuesday in a three-disc DVD/CD set from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertai....
- I didn't check what Jiah had shot: Genelia
Mumbai: It's commonly known that Jiah Khan had shot for a substantial portion in "Chance Pe Dance" before she was asked to leave. But Genelia D'Souza, who replaced her in the mo....
- 'Veer' is of a different genre: Salman Khan
Mumbai: Salman Khan says period dramas usually give the impression that people in past eras never used to laugh, but promises that his new movie "Veer" will have its light moments.
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- I've no success recipe, says Aamir Khan
Mumbai: He has given back to back hits like "Taare Zameen Par", "Ghajini" and "3 Idiots" in the last three years but Bollywood actor Aamir Khan claims he has "no rec....
- Big-B named best actor at Star Screen Awards
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan bagged the best actor award for "Paa", while Vidya Balan was named the best actress for the same movie at the Nokia 16th Annual Star Screen Awards here late on ....
- 'Phoonk 2' will scare people in a big way: Director
Mumbai: Ram Gopal Varma believes "Phoonk 2" is scarier than "Phoonk" and debutant director Milind Gadagkar is thrilled with the compliment. Not only does he promise a spine-chil....
- Sushmita shimmers, but 'Dulha Mil Gaya' is a mess
New Delhi: There is only one reason why this hideous satire gone awry can be tolerated for a bit. Sushmita Sen playing the broadly satirical and hugely self-important Shimmer just simmers on sc....
- Bollywood's duplicates tired of 'comedian image'
New Delhi: They may have got a glimpse of stardom, but just looking like their favourite heroes is not enough, say Bollywood's "duplicates" who are tired of being seen as nothing bu....
- I'm not making a social statement with 'Ishqiya': Director
Mumbai: Debutant Bollywood director Abhishek Chaubey says that his film "Ishqiya" has turned out to be a bold movie because of the rural backdrop. He, however, adds that he isn't ma....
- My look in 'Pyaar...' inspired by Shimit Amin: Uday Chopra
Mumbai: Uday Chopra, who will be seen as a geek in forthcoming film "Pyaar Impossible", says that his look on screen is inspired by "Chak De! India" director Shimit Amin.
- My next movie has to be a lighter affair: Karan Johar
Mumbai: Director Karan Johar wants to go back to "song and dance" movies after "My Name Is Khan", which is about the journey of an unusual couple living in the US post- 9/11 ter....
- Chatur of '3 Idiots' is latest toast of Bollywood
New Delhi: He may be just one film old and not everyone even remembers his name, but US-based Omi Vaidya has just no time for interviews. His role as Chatur Ramalingam, the compulsive and sadis....
- I don't want star treatment on Ken Ghosh's film set: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai: After months of silence, Shahid Kapoor has decided to put an end to the controversy surrounding his alleged differences with filmmaker Ken Ghosh. The actor says they never had any perso....
- Bollywood has mental disabilities too on mind
New Delhi: Bollywood is known to bat for the underdog and often one with certain mental disabilities as we saw Hrithik Roshan in "Koi Mil Gaya" and Anil Kapoor in "Yuvvraaj". An....
- Will be back in business with lots of movies: Preity Zinta
New Delhi: Preity Zinta has been off the Bollywood radar for a long time as she was preoccupied with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and a management course at Harvard Business School in the US....
- I'm not getting married to anyone: Genelia
Mumbai: Genelia D'Souza is upset with rumours of her wedding with actor Riteish Deshmukh. The actress says she isn't getting married to anyone for the time being.
"To set ....
- Shilpa to bring Bollywood glamour to beleagured British parliament
London: The British parliament, down in the dumps over a long-running expenses scandal, is set to brighten up to a touch of Indian glamour on Wednesday when it hosts a wedding dinner in honour ....
- 'Chance Pe Dance' not biopic on Shahid Kapoor: Ken Ghosh
Mumbai: "Chance Pe Dance" is not a biopic on Shahid Kapoor, clarifies director Ken Ghosh even though it does reflect the actor's real life struggle.
"When the idea to ....
- 'Rann' is a men's film: Ram Gopal Varma
Mumbai: Director Ram Gopal Varma describes his forthcoming movie as a "men's film" and says it was natural for Amitabh Bachchan to spearhead the show in the promos of the movie.
- Ken Ghosh noticed my eight packs first: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor may have worked hard on his body for his forthcoming film "Chance Pe Dance", but the actor says it was director Ken Ghosh who noticed his eight packs first.
- Celebs think out-of-the-box to promote films
New Delhi: From reading news on a TV channel, launching a nationwide hunt for unsung heroes or travelling to different parts of the country in disguise - Bollywood celebrities are leaving no st....
- Bollywood inspires new Indo-French opera
New Delhi: Bollywood is the inspiration for the Neemrana Music Foundation's latest crossover venture - a three-act Indo-French classical opera, "If I Were King", by 19th century Fre....
- Sachin Tendulkar likes Big B in 'Paa'
New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has received lots of compliments for his performance in "Paa" and the latest to join the bandwagon is Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar....
- Indian film industry enters New Year with many global milestones
New Delhi: Three Oscars, collaborations with Hollywood studios, a doctorate for Shah Rukh Khan and many more - the Indian entertainment industry made its mark on the global arena in 2009. Now i....
- Celebrities look forward to their own films in 2010
Mumbai: Quite a few interesting films are lined up for release early 2010. Be it director Sajid Khan, Sirish Kunder or Ken Ghosh, they are all looking forward to their creations in the New year....
- 'Raat Gayi Baat Gayi' about one night flings
New Delhi: Somewhere on the second-half of this slightly seductive jigsaw about a one-night scam, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra shows up as Neha Dhupia's father who drops in to have a chat with h....
- It's tough to play a simple, beautiful girl: Priyanka Chopra
Mumbai: She is smart, glamorous and one of the most sought after actresses in Bollywood, but Priyanka Chopra says it was difficult for her to portray a simple, beautiful girl in forthcoming fil....
- Bollywood producer furious with builder
Mumbai: Bollywood producer Shabnam Kapoor today again denounced a Mumbai realty developer whose associates she said attacked and further injured her already broken arm over a property dispute.
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- And now Amitabh to read news on national television
Mumbai: After playing Auro from "Paa" in a number of off-screen events, Amitabh Bachchan now assumes the role of media magnet Vijay Harshwardhan Mallik from his forthcoming movie "R....
- After '3 Idiots', I may do a fantasy film: Rajkumar Hirani
Mumbai: After making three back-to-back feel-good films, the latest being "3 Idiots", director Rajkumar Hirani says he may venture into the world of fantasy or animation.
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- I don't mind an arranged marriage: Vivek Oberoi
Mumbai: After remaining single for four years, Vivek Oberoi is ready to settle down. The actor, who has also turned into a poet, says he wouldn't mind marrying a girl of his parents' ch....
- I want to do a Bengali film now: Celina Jaitley
New Delhi: Celina Jaitley has already dabbled in Telugu and Kannada films and the former beauty queen now wants to work in a Bengali film, preferably one with Rituparno Ghosh.
"I ....
- Reema Lagoo excited about playing a Muslim
New Delhi: She has played various roles in her three-decade-long career, but never a Muslim woman. Now Reema Lagoo has got a chance to do it in her yet-to-be-titled film and says she is excited....
- Big B wants Dilip Kumar, Sachin Tendulkar to see 'Paa'
New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has received compliments for his performance in "Paa", wants veteran actor Dilip Kumar and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to see the movie.
- 'Bolo Raam' delves into the silence of truth
New Delhi: Murder mysteries have almost become dormant in Bollywood but attempting the same is debutant director Rakesh Chaturvedi with "Bolo Raam", releasing on New Year's Eve.
- Genelia rushes to see Ken Ghosh after midnight mass
Mumbai: Director Ken Ghosh says that Genelia D'Souza, who plays female lead in his forthcoming film "Chance Pe Dance", came to meet him post midnight mass on Christmas to see the fi....
- 'Pyaar Impossible' all about people's looks: Uday Chopra
Mumbai: Actor Uday Chopra plays a geek in forthcoming "Pyaar Impossible", for which he has turned scriptwriter too, and he says the film is all about how the looks of the lead character....
- Hollywood studios are India-bound despite teething trouble
New Delhi: Hollywood studios seem hell bent on carving a niche in India. Despite collaborations like "Saawariya", "Chandni Chowk To China" and "Roadside Romeo" biting th....
- Rajnikant moved after watching 'Paa', meets Amitabh
New Delhi: Tamil veteran Rajnikant was so impressed with Amitabh Bachchan's performance in "Paa" that he has confessed to the Bollywood megastar that he has set very high standards ....
- Bollywood promises a blast in 2010
New Delhi: After losing close to Rs.700 crores (Rs.7 billion) in 2009, Bollywood has pinned many a hope on the coming year with a slew of films - Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's comeback as a pa....
- Ram Gopal Varma turns newspaper editor
Mumbai: Bollywood director Ram Gopal Verma has a new job. He along with the team of the upcoming film "Rann" are editing a 10-page daily newspaper called Rann Times as a way of promotin....
- What are Bollywood stars doing this New Year?
New Delhi: Beaches, mountains or just spending time with family and friends - Bollywood celebrities are all set to take a break from tinseltown to usher in the New Year. While Sushmita Sen and ....
- We made no commitment to Prakash Jha: Amit Khanna
Mumbai: Director Prakash Jha claims the trailer of his political drama "Rajneeti" was removed from the prints of "3 Idiots" as Vidhu Vinod Chopra - producer of the just released....
- Salman Khan planning to buy two horses
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Salman Khan grew so fond of a horse, Laxmi, during the shoot of his film "Veer" that he has planned to purchase two for his farmhouse.
"My love ....
- Benegal to chair panel on National Film Awards
New Delhi: The revamped expert panel set up to raise the profile of the National Film Awards today selected noted film director Shyam Benegal as its chairman and decided to submit its recommend....
- Romance, terror, spook thrillers ruled box office
New Delhi: Bollywood might have faced a low with close to Rs.700 crore (Rs.7 billion) losses this year, but it definitely had its high with hits like "Wanted", "Dev D" and "....
- I don't want to play 'bechari maa' roles: Zeenat Aman
New Delhi: Yesteryears glamour girl Zeenat Aman can give the current lot of actresses a run for their money with her style and poise even at 58. She says she is looking forward to doing offbeat....
- 'Accident On Hill Road' not based on Salman hit-and-run: director
Mumbai: Mahesh Nair says his directorial debut "Accident On Hill Road" is not based on actor Salman Khan's infamous hit-and-run but admits that the film refers to it.
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- '3 Idiots' about friendship, fun and college days
New Delhi: Aamir Khan is returning to the big screen exactly after a year with "3 Idiots" and the film has created the right buzz thanks to the innovative ways he has been promoting it.....
- Why Rishi Kapoor couldn't play boss to son Ranbir
Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor, who is expected to direct a film late next year, was supposed to work with his dad in "Rocket Singh", but producer Aditya Chopra rejected the idea, saying audienc....
- Varma's 'Rann' moved ahead for Salman's 'Veer'
Mumbai: The release date of Ram Gopal Varma's "Rann" has now been pushed ahead to avoid a clash with Anil Sharma's "Veer". Both the films were scheduled to release on Ja....
- In minus eight degrees, Akshay runs for Canadians
Toronto: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar announced here on Thursday that he would make a cross-cultural film on Canada with ice hockey as the theme even as he ran in bone-chilling temperature for t....
- Few new faces, but how they dazzled in Bollywood
Mumbai: Fresh faces failed to make a smashing debut in Bollywood this year. But actors like Mahie Gill, Kalki Koechlin, Giselle Monteiro and Shruti Haasan did stand out. Here are 10 newcomers w....
- 'Real Goan ethos' in new Sippy film
Mumbai: Inspired by the realistic style used in Steven Soderberg's "Traffic", Rohan Sippy is set to direct a film about drug-peddling in Goa and he is looking at a cast that can loo....
- Room to Aamir Khan proves costly for hotel
Lucknow: A hotel in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district is in trouble for providing a room to Bollywood star Aamir Khan without establishing his identity.
Police have served a noti....
- I hope I don't drop the Olympic torch: Akshay
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar, who will participate in the Olympic Torch Relay on Thursday in Toronto, keeps telling himself not to drop the torch.
"I just keep telling myself one thing ov....
- Rahul Roy set to enter Nepal's film industry
Kathmandu: Bollywood actor Rahul Roy, who made a sensational debut in 1990 with the romantic film "Aashiqui", and his One Stop Shop (OSS) company are now poised to enter Nepal's fil....
- A villainous year for Bollywood
New Delhi: The Hindi film industry never had it so bad. Recession, producer-multiplex strike, and a string of duds led to one of the worst years for Bollywood. Experts say it suffered a loss of....
- John, Hema to host Peta's 10th anniversary bash
Mumbai: Actors John Abraham, Raveena Thadani, Hema Malini and ace photographer Atul Kasbekar will host the 10th anniversary celebrations of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) he....
- Shahid, Abhay, Priyanka act their way to top
Mumbai: There weren't too many hits this year, but actors like Shahid Kapoor, Abhay Deol and Priyanka Chopra not only rose above the script but gave performances that towered above the rest....
- My character in 'Ishqiya' oozes sensuality: Vidya Balan
New Delhi: After playing an ideal mother in "Paa", Vidya Balan says she is ready to surprise audiences with a completely different avatar in forthcoming movie "Ishqiya". She wil....
- 'World Cupp 2011' about cricketer-bookie nexus
New Delhi: "World Cupp 2011" joins the list of movies based on sports. Debutant director-actor Ravi Kapoor claims he is all set to unveil the nexus between cricketers and bookies with t....
- I'm glad 'Paa' has made people experts on progeria: Director
Mumbai: The poignant story of Auro in R. Balakrishnan's "Paa" led to two brothers suffering from progeria getting government aid, but critics say patients of the premature ageing di....
- I'm glad 'Paa' has made people experts on progeria: Director
Mumbai: The poignant story of Auro in R. Balakrishnan's "Paa" led to two brothers suffering from progeria getting government aid, but critics say patients of the premature ageing di....
- 'Rocket Singh' - a zero to hero journey worth watching
New Delhi: If cinema to you is just a vehicle to indulge in mindless diversion, then "Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year" is not your cup of tea.
If cinema as a popular work ....
- Vivek Oberoi a fan of Kannada actor Sudeep
Bangalore: After working with Sudeep in "Rakta Charitra", Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has become such a big fan of the Kannada actor that he has agreed to attend the audio release func....
- Emraan Hashmi - latest to go the six-pack way
New Delhi: Emraan Hashmi is all set to change his serial kisser image with his upcoming film "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai" - he will flaunt six-pack abs and will be seen challenging an u....
- Director plans for white Christmas in New York
Mumbai: Director Siddharth Anand is excited about shooting Christmas celebrations in a restricted area of New York City with Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor for his film "Anjana Anjanai....
- I'm done with trying to be someone I'm not: Vidya Balan
Mumbai: After receiving flak from critics, Vidya Balan has now managed to impress them with her performance in "Paa". The actress is now looking forward to "Ishqiya" and "Ch....
- I was confident of my growth as actor: Himesh Reshammiya
Mumbai: Himesh Reshammiya is all smiles. His film "Radio" has fetched him some good reviews as an actor, something he has been longing for. The singer-composer-actor says he was confide....
- Reliance BIG Pictures co-producing 'Raavana', says CEO
New Delhi: Reliance BIG Pictures had been associated with the Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai starrer "Raavana" from day one, the company's CEO Sanjeev Lamba said, denying reports t....
- What prompted director Mudassar to carry Sush?
Mumbai: A photo of director Mudassar Aziz carrying Sushmita Sen on his shoulders during the Caribbean shoot of their film "Dulha Mil Gaya" has been splashed all over the Internet, creat....
- New films on TV...good or bad?
Mumbai: New movies are increasingly being beamed to homes not long after their release, thanks to Direct To Home (DTH) television or channels buying the screening rights early. While many membe....
- The love of Rocket Singh's life is sales: Ranbir
Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor and on screen romance almost go hand in hand but his much awaited "Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year" has no love angle. He says the film's protagonist is com....
- Ranbir, Priyanka didn't hike fee for my movie: Sajid Nadiadwala
Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are riding high at the box office these days but they offered to keep their fees at the most reasonable for "Anjana Anjani", making Sajid Nadia....
- 'Rocket Singh' short but sweet album
New Delhi: "Chak De! India" director Shimit Amin is back with "Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year". If the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer had six original tracks, the album of his new ....
- Varma replaces 'Jana Gana' with 'Vande Mataram' in 'Rann'
Mumbai: Ram Gopal Varma has replaced controversial song "Jana Gana Mana Rann" with the "Vande Mataram" in the final cut of his forthcoming movie "Rann" and says that the....
- Ranbir gets into salesman's shoes for 'Rocket Singh'
New Delhi: After giving two back to back hits with "Wake Up Sid" and "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", Ranbir Kapoor is all set to woo audiences once again - and this time as a Sikh....
- Making people laugh is a blessing: Anees Bazmee
Mumbai: Anees Bazmee, the maker of umpteen comedies, is just wrapping up another funny film "No Problem" and has two more films with Akshay Kumar lined up - "Hera Pheri Part 4" ....
- Monica Bedi granted access to her frozen bank accounts
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court today permitted Bollywood actress Monica Bedi to access her two savings accounts, frozen since 2002 when she was arrest along with mafia don Abu Salem in Lisbon in....
- Priyadarshan plans film on AIDS with Aamir Khan
Mumbai: After the warm reception to his just released "De Dana Dan", Priyadarshan plans to make a film on AIDS with Aamir Khan in a way that's palatable to the public.
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- Glittering 'Paa' premiere attended by Bollywood glitterati
Mumbai: The entire Bachchan clan was there as well as top Bollywood heroes and industrialist Anil Ambani. And why not, it was after all the premiere of the most awaited film, "Paa", pro....
- Abhay and I have similar acting styles: Sonam Kapoor
New Delhi: Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is playing the female lead in dad Anil Kapoor's home production "Aisha", says she and co-star Abhay Deol have similar acting styles, making it e....
- Now Malta markets itself to Bollywood
Panaji: There is a common thread running through classics like Ridley Scott's "Gladiator", Stephen Spielberg's "Munich" and Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy". All t....
- Bollywood's married actresses a hit in ad world
New Delhi: Bollywood may not be kind to married actresses, but they sure have a special place in the ad world. Their marital status helps these heroines sell a host of goods, especially househo....
- There's something magical about Abhishek's eyes: Vidya Balan
Mumbai: When "Paa" came her way, Vidya Balan was excited about sharing screen space with superstar Amitabh Bachchan, but was equally looking forward to working with Abhishek again. The ....
- Moist-eyed Bollywood says 26/11 taught unity to Mumbai
New Delhi: Bollywood celebrities say 26/11 was an event that united Mumbai residents and should never be forgotten. Be it Akshay Kumar or Aamir Khan or Priyanka Chopra, they all look back at th....
- Relive 'Hera Pheri' magic with 'De Dana Dan'
New Delhi: After delivering comedies like "Hera Pheri" and "Phir Hera Pheri", Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal have teamed up once again in "De Dana Dan", an....
- Having denied Headley link, Kangna Ranaut heads back to Mumbai
Shimla: Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut, whose father strongly denied that she had any link with 26/11 terror suspect David Coleman Headley, headed back to Mumbai today morning after a few days....
- London, Dubai premieres of 'Paa' cancelled
New Delhi: The Dubai and London premieres of Amitabh Bachchan's film "Paa" have been cancelled, but the superstar says he is looking forward to the Mumbai event that will be attende....
- Aftab grateful to Shah Rukh for helping with 'Aao Wish Karein'
Mumbai: Aftab Shivdasani, who has turned producer with his just-released "Aao Wish Karein", says he is grateful to superstar Shah Rukh Khan for having lent his voice to promote the fair....
- Bollywood-Nigerian film industry tie-up in the offing
London: After 50 years of charming African audiences with its song-and-dance capers, Bollywood is set to rendezvous with its Nigerian counterpart at an international film festival next month, c....
- Bhandarkar wants to make comedies, musicals too
Mumbai: After making several hard-hitting films including his latest "Jail", Madhur Bhandarkar says he wouldn't mind trying his hand at a comedy or a romantic tale.
"I....
- Composer Ilaiyaaraja cancels music release of 'Paa'
Mumbai: The music event of upcoming movie "Paa" that was scheduled for Children's Day today here was cancelled, thanks to workaholic composer Ilaiyaaraja who is not ready to break h....
- Amitabh-Abhishek role reversal main motive behind 'Paa': Balki
New Delhi: The idea to cast Amitabh Bachchan as Abhishek's son in "Paa" struck filmmaker R. Balakrishnan when he watched the father-son duo together and observed a high level of mat....
- Simple Kapadia passes away
Mumbai: Former Bollywood actress and designer Simple Kapadia died here on her 51st birthday after battling cancer for three years. Dimple Kapadia, her elder sister, was by her side when she too....
- 'No One Killed Jessica' not about murder case: director
New Delhi: Director Rajkumar Gupta of "Aamir" fame says his second film's title may have a stark resemblance to the Jessica Lall murder case, but "No One Killed Jessica" is ....
- Award at New York fest inspires Suniel Shetty
Mumbai Bollywood producer-actor Suniel Shetty is elated at winning the best actor award at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York for his performance in "Red Alert ....
- I share a higher level of comfort with Aftab now: Aamna Sharif
New Delhi: She refuses to comment on her relationship with Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani, but actress Aamna Sharif admits that she shared a high comfort level with him while working on their....
- What's with Bollywood actresses marrying married men?
New Delhi: When Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty walks down the aisle to marry London-based businessman Raj Kundra this month, she will be following in the footsteps of Hema Malini, Sridevi and ....
- Bollywood dance is popular in Bangkok: Thai actress
Mumbai: The Bollywood song and dance culture has been making waves in the US for a long time. Now, if Thai actress Mamee Nakprasite is to be believed, people in Bangkok are also picking up th....
- Mom biggest fan, dad biggest critic: Ranbir Kapoor
New Delhi: Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who belongs to a family of great actors and filmmakers, says while his mother Neetu Kapoor is his biggest fan, his father Rishi Kapoor is his bigg....
- Kareena and I were depressed during 'Kurbaan' shoot: Saif Khan
Mumbai: Bollywood actors often describe their shooting schedule as a picnic. But "cold and depressing" is what Saif Ali Khan has to say about the US shoot of "Kurbaan", speaking....
- My son gives me tips: David Dhawan
New Delhi: Even though director David Dhawan has spent more than two decades in the Hindi film industry, he has no qualms admitting that his 25-year-old son, an aspiring director, gives him tip....
- Lalit Modi gives nod for biopic
New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi today gave his nod to Bollywood production house Percept Picture Company (PPC) for a "fictional biopic" on his life, said a top o....
- Meghalaya to be next Bollywood destination: Chief minister
Mumbai: Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang has agreed to come on board the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) so that his state becomes the next Bollywood destination for shooting film....
- Bollywood celebs support Oxfam's climate change campaign
New Delhi: Bollywood celebrities like Gulzar, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol have been tagged 'green hearts' after they signed up for British aid agency Oxfam India's message on clima....
- I missed Akshay, but loved Salman, Ajay's dynamism: Vipul Shah
Mumbai: "London Dreams" is Vipul Shah's first film that doesn't star Akshay Kumar. While the filmmaker missed his favourite actor, he says he thoroughly enjoyed working with Sal....
- 'Dev D' actress Mahie Gill going places in Bollywood
New Delhi: Punjabi actress Mahie Gill, who made her mark in Bollywood as Paro in Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D", is on a high as her kitty is full of prestigious projects. However, the ac....
- Bollywood stars drive Audi sales in India
New Delhi: With clients like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Bipasha Basu, German luxury car maker Audi has a vital target market in Mumbai-based film stars and is looking at a 50 percen....
- Prize money will attract young talent to Mumbai fest: Shabana
New Delhi: From struggling to get Rs.10 lakh to giving away a cash prize of $150,000, the Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) has come very far in the last 11 years, says Shabana Azmi, who is associated....
- My latest comedy's climax took 19 days: Rohit Shetty
New Delhi: You can laugh your way through his comedies, but director Rohit Shetty says it took a 19-day, mindboggling session for him and his team to crack the climax of his new film "All T....
- Santoshi shelves Sanjay Dutt starrer, moves on with Sunny Deol
Mumbai: Rajkumar Santoshi has put his partition film "Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhia Woh Jamia Hi Nahin" with Sanjay Dutt on hold and moving ahead with an action movie with his favourite act....
- I didn't refuse Farah Khan's offer: Asin
New Delhi: Southern beauty Asin Thottumkal has slammed rumours suggesting that she refused a role in Farah Khan's next directorial venture "Happy New Year" saying she can never say....
- Film to expose murky world of piracy
New Delhi: Here's a crime thriller that could be Bollywood's first feature film exposing the murky world of piracy - a problem that costs the world's largest movie industry millions....
- Sanjay Gupta hasn't ghost directed 'Acid Factory': Suparn
Mumbai: Suparn Verma, the director of "Acid Factory", is upset with rumours that his forthcoming action thriller has been ghost directed by producer Sanjay Gupta.
"Saying ....
- Salman, Aamir similar as people, differ in working style: Asin
New Delhi: After working with Aamir Khan in her Bollywood debut "Ghajini", southern beauty Asin will now be seen with Salman Khan in "London Dreams". She says while the two supe....
- Yash Raj ropes in Pradeep Sarkar again to direct next film
Mumbai: His last film for Yash Raj Films didn't do well at the box office, but the banner has roped in Pradeep Sarkar of "Parineeta" fame to wield the megaphone for their next ventu....
- Bollywood should come to Brazil, says director
Toronto: Bollywood movies should come to Brazil "in a big way", says veteran Brazilian filmmaker Suzana Amaral, describing herself as a fan of Hindi movies from the 1970s.
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- Aftab Shivdasani keen to play Anil Kapoor's 'Mr India' role
New Delhi: He was just nine when he played one of the orphan children in "Mr India" and Aftab Shivdasani has great memories of it. With news that filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor is considering....
- Ram Kapoor finally steps into Bollywood with four films
New Delhi: After acting in several TV soaps for over a decade, popular actor Ram Kapoor is finally set to foray into Bollywood and that too with four projects that include Farhan Akhtar's &....
- Bollywood's fight to make Sobhraj film doomed to fail
Kathmandu: Bollywood's fight to make a film on yesteryear's crime maestro Charles Sobhraj is doomed to fail with his lawyers ready to drag the filmmakers to court if they make a film on....
- Why Gowariker cast Priyanka for 12 roles in '...Rashee'
Toronto: Bollywood director Ashutosh Gowariker, whose "What's Your Rashee?" premiered at the Toronto Film Festival here today, said he chose Priyanka Chopra to play the role of 12 b....
- In Bollywood, big fish eat little fish: Zayed Khan
Mumbai: Actor Zayed Khan says he is learning "the hard way". He was supposed to sing and dance to a solo number in the film "Blue", but was shocked to be informed that he would ....
- Ajay, Akshaye tone up for caste war in Priyan's film
Mumbai: Ajay Devgan and Akshaye Khanna will be seen in dramatic fight scenes in Priyadarshan's hard-hitting tale of honour killing set in Bihar. And to tone their bodies for the gruelling a....
- Sohail Khan fulfils his 'flying' dreams
Mumbai: Actor-producer Sohail Khan is all set to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a pilot and is taking time off for flying lessons.
"It's a childhood dream. And now th....
- I'll go back to making Hindi films: Buddhadeb Dasgupta
New Delhi: He made a Hindi film in 1989 called "Bagh Bahadur" that won critical acclaim and then switched to his mother tongue Bengali in pursuing his filmmaking. Award-winning filmmake....
- Big Pictures scores hat-trick at Montreal film fest
New Delhi: Shyam Benegal's "Well Done Abba", Rituparno Ghosh's "Abohamaan" and Shaji Karun's "Kutty Srank" -- three productions by Big Pictures will be scree....
- Indian-origin beauty is Miss Bollywood UK
London: A British beauty of Indian origin will be whisked off for a Bollywood role after being crowned the first ever Miss Bollywood UK at a gala event in Birmingham.
Reena Patel, fro....
- Has Bollywood shut its eyes to movies on farmers?
New Delhi: Emaciated farmers ploughing the fields, parched fields, scheming land sharks, broken down huts - these may reflect the reality of many Indian villages, but seldom get captured in Bol....
- Rani terrific, Priyanka incredible: Toronto festival chief
Toronto: Bollywood is set to steal the limelight at the Toronto International Film Festival starting here on Sep 10.
For the first time, the world's premier film event will premie....
- Curry and Swiss chocolate at Bollywood atop Europe
Jungfraujoch (Switzerland): Shah Rukh Khan winks from the wall as you bite into your chicken curry and wash it down with champagne, your eyes glued to the latest Bollywood blockbuster. You'....
- Soham Shah to write-direct Dutt's home production
Mumbai: Soham Shah, simmering with the discontent caused by the debacle of "Luck" at the box office, has been rescued from the doldrums by none other than Sanjay Dutt.
Shah ha....
- Designer says 'Fashion' was bad, plans Shahid Kapoor starrer
New Delhi: He was so disappointed with Madhur Bhandarkar's celluloid take on the fashion industry that designer Rahul Jain has decided to wield the megaphone himself. He wants to sign Shahi....
- Kabir Khan to go back to making documentaries
Mumbai: He might still be riding high on the success of his second outing "New York" but director Kabir Khan says he would love to go back to making documentary films.
"Ri....
- Ranbir teaming up with Imtiaz, hints Rishi Kapoor
Mumbai: If things move as per plan, Ranbir Kapoor may soon find himself working with ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, indicates the young actor's father Rishi Kapoor.
"I'm positi....
- This is a good period for Bollywood: Boman Irani
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Boman Irani, remembered for his roles in films like "Munnabhai M.B.B.S." and "Khosla Ka Ghosla", says this is Hindi film industry's best phase as a l....
- Shah to sue Bengali producers for copying 'Namaste London'
Mumbai: Co-producers, business partners and fast friends Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah discovered to their horror that a new Bengali blockbuster "Poran Jay Joliya Re" (PJJR) has blatantly....
- I shouldn't have had happy ending for 'Delhi 6': Mehra
Mumbai: Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra admits that there were some glitches in his movie "Delhi-6", but says the film's selection for Venice Film Festival has washed away all thes....
- Bollywood makes turbans, beards appealing to Sikh youth
Chandigarh: Bollywood's newest trend to go in for turbaned and bearded heroes is to the liking of Sikh religious leaders, who feel it is helping popularise the look and preventing young Sik....
- Rajniesh Duggall to play Khalid Mohamed in 'Rutba'
New Delhi: Model-turned-actor Rajniesh Duggall will play Khalid Mohammed in "Rutba", which is being directed by the film critic-turned-director.
Khalid, who took inspiration f....
- 'Love Aaj Kal' as special as 'Om Shanti Om': Deepika
Mumbai: Since the release of "Om Shanti Om", Deepika Padukone has been seen in two more films -- "Bachna Ae Haseeno" and "Chandni Chowk To China". But the leggie beauty ....
- Western audiences love Bollywood's dance, music: Big B
New Delhi: The Western world is now showing interest in Hindi films -- all because of its dance and music content, something that they ridiculed a few years ago, says megastar Amitabh Bachchan.....
- Kiss, smooch - Bollywood is no longer shy
New Delhi: From two flowers bobbing together to lip-locking, Hindi films have surely come of age. Actors are shedding inhibitions to spice up the silver screen and not too many people are raisi....
- Yash Raj Films denies signing Salman Khan
New Delhi: Bollywood's prestigious banner Yash Raj Films has denied reports that it has signed Salman Khan for a movie, saying they are "completely baseless".
It was repor....
- Sri Lankan beauty catches Bollywood filmmakers' eye
Mumbai: Even before her first film "Aladin" releases this Diwali, debutant actress Jacqueline Fernandez has caught the fancy of prominent directors like Siddharth Anand and Tarun Mansuk....
- Indian-American to study Bollywood music's effect on Mumbai youth
Washington: Tina Wadhwa, an Indian-American graduate of Columbia University, has bagged the prestigious Fulbright-mtvU scholarship to create a documentary exploring the impact and influence of ....
- Cinematographer Aseem Bajaj goes global
Mumbai: Bollywood cinematographer Aseem Bajaj was in Britain last month to shoot an independent British film, and says he accepted "The Dreaming Spires" because Ajay Devgan delayed the ....
- Both Katrina, Kareena have sexy bodies: Akshay
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar has worked with both Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in several films, but can't decide who is better. The action king says both are "wonderful actresses" an....
- I'd love to work with dad again: Akshaye Khanna
New Delhi: Akshaye Khanna shared screen space with his dad Vinod Khanna in his debut film "Himalay Putra" 12 years ago. The actor is now longing to act with the veteran thespian onc....
- It's a blast from the past for Bollywood now
Mumbai: It was all about looking into the future for Bollywood with films like "Aa Dekhen Zara", "13 B" and "Kal Kissne Dekha" hitting the screens in recent times. But....
- Awards eluded my father: Madan Mohan's son
New Delhi: Madan Mohan, who created unforgettable Hindi film songs like "Aap ki nazron ne samjha", "Dil dhundta" and "Lag jaa gale", received much appreciation from fans....
- I don't see Asin as my competitor: Trisha
Chennai: Popular Tamil actress Trisha is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar, but insists that her foray into Hindi films shouldn't be seen as competing with Asin.
- 'Kambakkht Ishq' scene shot in Jessica Alba's pool
New Delhi: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala recently shot a scene for his film "Kambakkht Ishq" with 150 artists in Hollywood actress Jessica's Alba's swimming pool.
The film....
- I'm a James Bond with double chin: Anurag
Mumbai: Bollywood writer-director Anurag Kashyap, who debuts on TV as a host for a series of documentaries on popular Hollywood icons, says when he donned a tuxedo to get into the skin of Briti....
- Manoj Kumar to direct an 'Indo-Pak' love story
New Delhi: Bollywood veteran Manoj Kumar is upbeat about donning the director's hat once again in his golden jubilee year in the industry for an "Indo-Pak" love story.
Th....
- Farah Khan offers Bollywood dream to show contestants
New Delhi: Bollywood choreographer-director Farah Khan, a judge on television reality show "Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega", has promised a group of contesting 15 girls and boys ....
- Dispute with theatre-owners resolved
New Delhi: Heaving a sigh of relief after a 14-hour meeting today that resolved a crippling four-month dispute between Bollywood producers-distributors and theatre-owners, United Producers and ....
- John steps out of 'Stepmom', Rampal steps in
Mumbai: John Abraham, who was seen in Karan Johar's hit film "Dostana", has turned down the ace filmmaker's offer to play the lead in the Hindi version of Chris Columbus' 19....
- Bollywood biggies lined up for release post-strike
New Delhi: Hindi movie buffs have quite a few reasons to cheer after a literally dry summer at the box office. As soon as the strike by film producers ends, there will be an array of big budget....
- Are enough Hindi films dealing with Indian sub-cultures?
Mumbai: Historical epics, book adaptations, sci-fi thrillers and tragedies - Hindi cinema is churning out movies on multiple themes. But do many of them deal with the myriad sub-cultures of Ind....
- It would be fun to do a Bollywood movie: Kylie
London: Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue is taking drama lessons and says it will be fun to do a Hindi film.
The singer, who was recently in India to shoot a dance sequence for the....
- IIM don sees economic theory in Bollywood flicks
New Delhi: Now playing at a theatre near you: lessons in economic philosophy. A professor with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) has found two Bollywood hits to be much more ....
- Dune Kossatz named Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa
Johannesburg: Model and actress Dune Kossatz, 35, of East London was named Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa at a glittering event at the Montecasino entertainment complex here early today mornin....
- Karisma Kapoor, David Dhawan team up again
New Delhi: They have given comic hits like "Jodi No.1", "Haseena Maan Jaayegi" and "Biwi No.1". Now Karisma Kapoor and filmmaker David Dhawan are teaming up after nine y....
- Ghai exhibits new Indian directors' work at Cannes
Cannes: Veteran Bollywood producer-director Subhash Ghai has brought a sizeable and exciting sampling of the future of Indian cinema to the Short Film Corner of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.
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- 'Road to Sangam' adopts Gandhi's idea at Cannes
Cannes: "Road to Sangam", a reality-inspired fictional account that draws elements from the last days of Mahatma Gandhi's life, is one of the more interesting films on view at the I....
- Kannada star Arjun Sarja making Hindi film
Bangalore: Popular South Indian actor Arjun Sarja, called "Action King" by his fans, is all set to direct and star in a Hindi film that will be made under the banner of his own producti....
- I want to direct a film: Oscar winner Resul Pookutty
New Delhi: Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pokutty says his ultimate dream is to direct a film and if possible he would like to work with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
"....
- More turbaned Sikhs in Bollywood
Chandigarh: Akshay Kumar popularised the turbaned Sikh look in last year's blockbuster "Singh Is Kinng" and now Ranbir Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan will don turbans for their upcoming m....
- Gabriella wants cooking lessons from SRK
Johannesburg: Stunning South African model Gabriella Demetriades wants to learn from Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders boss Shah Rukh Khan how to cook a korma, though she will repre....
- Genelia replaced Jiah as the character changed
Mumbai: Bollywood director Ken Ghosh insists that Jiah Khan's ouster from his upcoming film had nothing to do with her acting capabilities. He says he roped in Genelia D'Souza as the he....
- Archer wishes Bollywood to approach him
New Delhi: Every book of his has been on bestseller lists in the last 30 years and he has been one of the most read contemporary English authors in India, but when it came to adapting his lates....
- Neil Nitin Mukesh's film with Abbas-Mustan 'Postponed'
Mumbai: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh's start-to-finish thriller with director duo Abbas-Mustan has been "postponed indefinitely".
"Yes, the project with Neil has been postp....
- We have re-shot portions of 'Milenge Milenge': Satish Kaushik
Mumbai: The producer of "Milenge Milenge" is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his film, which features Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur and has been long in the making, appeals t....
- Arbaaz Khan plays mischief on new co-star
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan recently took his co-star, debutante Madhurri Bhattacharya for a ride.
To shoot a fast-paced song for their forthcoming film "Prem Ke Gaane"....
- Producer-multiplex revenue sharing talks end in stalemate
New Delhi: A Bollywood film producers and multiplex owners meeting today ended in a deadlock over revenue sharing row.
The two parties failed to reach a mutual understanding over the ....
- Hrithik, Suzanne home forever: Rakesh
Mumbai: The Roshans have been under the scanner for many reasons and the prime one was the murmurs of Hrithik Roshan’s closeness to his Kites co-star Barbara Mori. Later it was also reported th....
- SRK replaces Aamir in Reema Kagti's upcoming film
Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan is all set to replace Aamir Khan in Reema Kagti's upcoming venture. Reportedly, Aamir Khan had differences with his friends Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over te....
- Kareena works for 36 hours without a break
Mumbai: The fans usually just look at the fame and interesting lifestyle that the film stars have and tend to overlook the hard work put in by them.
Recently Kareena Kapoor, one of t....
- IIFA 2009 goes to China
Mumbai: After travelling to countries like Britain, South Africa, Singapore, Dubai and Thailand, the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is heading to Macau, China.
The thr....
- Abhishek Bachchan playing Amitabh's father in 'Pa'?
London: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is said to be playing his megastar father Amitabh's father in the upcoming movie "Pa", reports a UK based website.
Those working....
- We've been preparing ourselves for Feroz's death: Akbar Khan
Mumbai: He was gracious and loving till the end, says Feroz Khan's brother Akbar. He added that they had been preparing themselves for his death for quite a few months.
"For t....
- Feroz Khan's last wish was to remake 'Qurbani' as 'Kurbani'
New Delhi: Feroz Khan's last wish before he passed away in Bangalore was to finish his dream project - a remake of his 1980 blockbuster film "Qurbani".
"His last wish....
- Feroz Khan remembered as 'real royal' of Bollywood movies
New Delhi: Friend, mentor, excellent human being and real royal of Hindi cinema - that is how Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan, the filmmaker-actor who died after a year-long battle with cancer.
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- Ranbir's role defines democracy in today's world: Prakash Jha
Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor is set to play a US-based NRI who has to suddenly return home to take over his family business, in this case politics, in upcoming film "Rajneeti". Director....
- Salman lucky name 'Prem' passed to Arbaaz
Mumbai: Bollywood star Salman Khan has found a new way to pass on his luck to younger brother Arbaaz Khan - by passing on his lucky screen name Prem.
The actor suggested that Arbaaz ....
- Purab Kohli's thrilling shark stories in South Africa
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Purab Kohli decided to take a trip down the wild side by diving into the great blue ocean in South Africa in the company of sharks - an experience he describes as the....
- Karan trains lens on slums with 'Slumdog' kid
Mumbai: He is known for making designer films, but Karan Johar recently shot some key sequences of his film "My Name Is Khan" in a slum here with "Slumdog Millionaire" kid Tana....
- Bollywood stars add glamour to Bengal campaign
Kolkata: Adding glamour to the Lok Sabha campaign, a host of Bollywood celebrities has descended on West Bengal to woo the electorate.
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, in the ....
- Bollywood is bleeding: Mukesh Bhatt
Mumbai: Thanks to the ongoing tussle between the producers and multiplex owners, Bollywood is bleeding, says filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt.
"We (the film industry) are bleeding. This strike is ....
- What Bollywood stars did on Holi
Mumbai: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan stayed away from Holi celebrations and so did others for various reasons. But the day brought colours to the lives of many actors who took off from wor....
- Bollywood goes into exam mode
New Delhi: The Class 10 and 12 board exams have begun and Bollywood too seems to be in exam mode, - with very few films releasing and no big-budget film on the anvil. "March is supposed to ....
- Going back and forth in time - Bollywood's new craze
Mumbai: One often wonders what the future has in store for us and shrugs it off quickly, but Bollywood doesn't seem content doing that. The film industry has quite happily grabbed the idea of g....
- Power yoga, the fitness mantra of Bollywood beauties
New Delhi: In this age of treadmills and ab crunchers, Bollywood actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Kangana Ranaut are among those banking on power yoga to shed extra pounds and....
- Power yoga, the fitness mantra of Bollywood beauties
New Delhi: In this age of treadmills and ab crunchers, Bollywood actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Kangana Ranaut are among those banking on power yoga to shed extra pounds and....
- After dyslexia, Bollywood to focus on mood disorder
Mumbai: After Aamir Khan's much feted take on dyslexia in "Taare Zameen Par", Bollywood is putting the spotlight on bipolar disorder, a psychological illness that causes extreme mood swings i....
- It's Bollywood's ailing stars who let the show go on
New Delhi: The show must go on - that's possibly the mantra for Bollywood's ailing stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan who, despite their injuries ....
- Bollywood no cakewalk for starry-eyed youngsters
New Delhi: Waiting to be noticed, searching for the right contacts, looking for a shelter ? thousands of starry-eyed youngters instantly identify with Konkona Sen Sharma's character in "Luc....
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