Bollywood movie `Jodhaa Akbar` is releasing in a record 115 theatres in the US on Friday, but some Indian American groups have called for its boycott. They have also asked the Indian government to ban the film. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
A study by Britain`s Camden New Journal has found that crime rates drop considerably in neighbourhoods when supermodel Kate Moss moves there. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
Hollywood stars George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep are urging the Screen Actors Guild to start talks for a new labor contract as soon as possible in order to avert a strike. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
Stating that there is always a `pressure` to carry forward the legacy, Sarod meastro, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan`s elder son Amaan Ali khan says that he has, however, tried his level best not to get pressurized. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill is disappointed with the way his films are promoted and to make things right, the actor is planning to open his own production company. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
From visiting cancer patients and holding special movie screenings to flirting and sipping wine, Bollywood stars had various interesting plans for Valentine`s Day celebrations. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
Italian actor Nanni Moretti on Wednesday defended himself against accusations of vulgarity from the Catholic Church prompted by a graphic sex scene he performs in his latest movie. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has decided to spend Valentine`s Day with a girlfriend of hers. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
A day when love is in the air, it turned out to be an anticlimax for Abhishek Awasthi, the boyfriend of Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant, who was slapped in full media glare early this afternoon. Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 4:51 pm
With a name like that, it's but natural that iss ladki ko 'Koe-Na' nahi kahega! Bollywood Hungama simply caught up with this damsel in de-stress and had her speak about how to make Valentine 'purrfect' for both singles and couples. Now that's a tit-bit you surely do not wanna miss. Over to Koenaâ¦
Tit-Bit for Couples
Surprises always work wonders
Always dress to kill
Don't try to get your partner jealous on Valentines
Simplicity is the key word
Crowded places are a NO-NO
Light food with strawberries on the table
And for those who drinkâ¦its Champagne time!
Tit-Bit for Singles
Gang up with singles like you
Buy yourself the best gift ever
Play Video games with friends and name the victim as you 'ex'
Boy bashing (this one's for girls)
Have lots of cake, ice cream, some drinks and it will be perfect. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:42 pm
Aishwarya Rai:
"I'll be attending the premiere of Jodhaa Akbar in Delhi on Valentine's Day. But Abhishek will be with me. So no complaints."
Bipasha Basu:
Doing: "We're going for a short trip to Cape Town. For the last three years on Valentine's Day, John and I have been in different countries. Looking forward to this flash holiday.
Desire: "None. I'm happy and contented."
Priyanka Chopra:
"I don't believe you need a reason or a particular day to say you love someone. When you're in love every day is special."
Zayed Khan:
Doing: "See, it was Valentine's Day five years ago that I proposed to Malaika. So, it's a doubly special day for me. I think I'm going to try my hand at being a chef , and have a go at
some fine wine that I've been saving up for us for a special day. We'll be at home since we don't want to leave our son Zidaan alone.
Desire: "For many more such Valentine's Days"
Pooja Bedi:
Doing: "I've absolutely no plans. It's a day for lovers, not about being with loved ones, friends and relatives. Unless you want to comfort yourself about the absence of that someone
special in your life.
Desire: Waiting for my Prince Charming to come.
Koena Mitra:
Doing: "Since I don't have anyone special in my life I'd do the usual things, like watching a movie with my girlfriends, shopping till I drop and some harmless male-bashing with my
girlie pals. And hmmm, I may do some serious flirting. Is that allowed?
Desire: "My Valentine desire would be to finally meet Mr. Right. But if that's not possible this Valentine then fine. Just get me a man who is hot looking and a great conversationalist.
Then even a Mr. Wrong will do.
Celina Jaitley:
Doing: "Though I'm working on Valentine's Day I have a special show for the day on MTV for the singles. I'll watch it and have a good laugh
Desire: My Valentine wish is to find true love.
Riya Sen:
"Nothing exciting. I'll be working. I am in Delhi on the 14 th.
Imtiaz Ali:
Doing: "There's a special screening of my Jab We Met for young Delhi romantics. So it's a day of good business for me. And this is as romantic as I can get.
Desire: "I want to keep making films that girls will adore on Valentine's Day
Esha Deol:
Doing: "It's an unromantic Valentine for me. I'm shooting an ad with my mum and sis.
Desire: "I want to give lots of love to all those who've given me love. Lots of love to all my ex-es too! Ha ha. May God keep me single for as long as possible because I love my freedom.
Aryan Vaid:
Doing: "My Valentine's Day plans are open. I'm single so nothing happening. I want to celebrate love. It's such an amazing time and with the Mumbai weather being so romantic, this
Valentine's Day will be special even without a play-mate.
Desire: Hopefully next year I'll have someone special to celebrate it with.
Farhan Akhtar:
Doing: "Since I'm shooting for Rock On it'll be a very routine Valetine's Day for me. But the night gets exciting when I get to see an intensely romantic film Jodhaa-Akbar
Desire: "Want to see Mumbaites back to the spirit of the cityâ¦
Muzamil Ebrahim:
Doing: "It's my mother's birthday on Valentine's Day so there'll definitely be lots of celebration.
Desire: "Want good health and happiness for all those who love me. And I want to get together with the one I want to be with.
Dino Morea:
Doing: "Since I've no love life I'll be doing some good for society. Will be meeting cancer patients who are couples and helping one another through life. Then I'm off to Delhi for an
event.
Sammir Dattani:
Doing : "Shooting a very romantic song in Bangalore with my coâstar Jennifer Kotwal but thinking of someone very special in Mumbai.
Desire: Wish I was back on Mumbai to be with that someone very special.
Amrita Arora:
Doing: "Will be shooting on Valentine's
Desire: "Wish to have my loved one with me forever
Divya Dutta: "I'm celebrating Valentine's Day with my favorite people on the sets of Dilli 6 in Jaipur⦠and that includes my childhood crush Rishi Kapoor.
Manoj Bajpai:
"I don't believe in Valentine's Day. You don't need one special day to show your partner how much you love her.
Kushal Punjabi:
Doing: "Besides shooting I'll be doing what all other lovers do on Valentine's Day. Exchanging cards and listening to romantic songs. What did you think?
Desire: "From all the girls in my life that one special person will emerge on this day. I promise I'll give up doing naughty like exchanging cards things after that.
Neil Mathur:
Doing: "Will be going out with a secret Valentine to a secret place."
Desire: "One wish would be that I get the power to give back love to all those who love me."
Tusshar Kapoor:
Doing: "Nothing special. Just meeting up with friends after shooting"
Desire: "If I had my way I'd make every day Valentine's Day."
Malaika Arora:
Doing: "I want to spend the day with all my loved ones."
Desire: "I don't anyone to be alone on Valentine's Day."
Tanushree Dutta:
Doing "I'm shooting on Valentine's Day. So, no Valentine plan."
Desire: "I wish I'd be in Paris for the next Valentine's Day."
Amrita Rao:
Doing: "I'm shooting all day and attending a birthday party in the evening."
Desire: "I wish all those people in love be so forever. And those who donât, may they please find love this Valentine's Day." Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:39 pm
It's the season of love and mush as people all over get into Valentine's Day mood. For all of you who have ever celebrated this day with your special someone, you surely know that probably one of the best ways to impress your gal/ guy is to shower them with some beautiful gifts and presents. C'mon darling after all, not all gifts are going to make your pockets lighter. However, take utmost care to find out what it is that your special someone really likes or wants cos gifting on Valentine's Day can get tricky at times too.
Bollywood Hungama gives you some dope on what you could gift your Valentine and guess what we had none other than the cute looking Nauheed Cyrusi sharing her ideas.
Nauheed's tips on what could be an Ideal Valentine's Gift
The gift should be something really personal to your Valentine
A small Diary, which has full details of all the special moments you have spent with your special someone, would be really sweet
A nice bouquet of Flowers with a special note
Home cooked food especially for your partner with candles
Small notes with messages placed all around where you are sure your Valentine wont miss seeing them. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:21 pm
The music of Ajay Devgan's directorial debut U Me Aur Hum was released yesterday and present on the occasion was the entire cast and crew of the film including the actor himself, wife Kajol, sister-in-law Tanishaa, and Ajay's close friends, Kumar Mangat, Rajkumar Santoshi, Anees Bazmee, Rohit Shetty etc.
However, the star attraction of the event was a cute little girl dressed in a pink top and blue jeans with matching pink sandals. She was none other than Nysa, Ajay and Kajol's adorable daughter who has not been seen much in public.
Surely, she must have been thrilled to be a part of this event as it was none other than her mom Kajol and dad Ajay who were hosting the do. A special family get-together this! Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:12 pm
The lovey-dovey day of the year is back. For all the Guys n' Gals who are busy preparing for that special dinner tonight, we got some important pointers. Here's Bollywood Hungama bringing you a special tit-bit on 'The Do's and Don'ts on Valentines Day' by the hot and happening Bollywood hunk Upen Patel.
Do's when on a date
Always open the door for your lady
Do smell good
Always arrive on time for the date
Be a good listener.
Dress to impress.
Don'ts when on a date
Don't arrive late
Don't just talk about yourself
Don't try and kiss her on the first date
Don't turn up unclean
Don't bathe in the bottle of perfume
Don't check out others while you are with your date. Source: Indiafm.com Features | 14 Feb 2008 | 2:11 pm
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"How did this get out? It was meant to be a surprise!" This is how the Shaurya director, Samar Khan, reacts when being asked about Amrita Rao's presence in the cast of his second directorial venture.
"Amrita Rao is indeed in my film. Just how it happened is an interesting story. I didn't intend to cast her. But she's a dear friend, and wanted to be part of my film. So, I cast her in a very special role. I guess I'm blessed to have so many friends in the industry," says the journalist-turned-director.
Samar is all praise for Amrita's professionalism. "We were supposed to shoot only for a day. But that stretched into two days. Amrita gave the time without any complaint. Then she wasn't happy with her dubbing. So, she did the dubbing again. I love how focused she was even in her cameo. And not just Amrita. I had a dream cast in Shaurya; Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Deepak Dobriyal and Minissha Lambaâ¦they all went out of their way to make sure Shaurya turns out to be a special film." Source: Indiafm.com News | 14 Feb 2008 | 1:39 pm
They made a momentous place in history when they did Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro in 1989 about the Muslim identity in Mumbai. Now, Pavan Malhotra, back in the reckoning with a bang with his much-acclaimed performances in Black Friday, Jab We Met, My Name is Anthony Gonsalves and Vishal Bhardwaj's short-film on AIDS, Blood Brothers, is all set to play a part in Saeed Mirza's new directorial project, Savdhaan Meri Jaan, earlier called Mahanagar.
Says the super-gifted Pavan, "It's a film called Savdhaan Meri Jaan. It's a good role. I'd have happily done anything in Saeed Mirza's cinema unless he was going out-and-out commercial in which case, I'd have asked for the script. But this is very much a Saeed Mirza kind of film. It's how he makes his films. I play a Police Officer. I'm very happy he's directing a film after so long, Saeed was spending most of his time in Goa writing a book. In a way we're both out of exile." Source: Indiafm.com News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:51 pm
The Tamil Cinema world is buzzing with news that Simbu and Dhanush will costar in a film that will be directed by Prabhudeva. It is rumoured that the Prabhudeva, known for the extravagance in his films, has already got the nod of approval from both the stars. He is to ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 11:44 am
Spreading the message of love this Valentines Day, Star Plus presents a special performance packed evening called 'Salam-e-ishq' on Sunday, Feb 17th at10 pm. It is an occasion when all your favorite onscreen couples will pay a tribute to the eternal feeling of love. It is an evening where all ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 11:38 am
After his short run in Kaun Banega Crorepati 3 Shahrukh Khan is all set to make his come back on the small screen with a brand new show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain on Star Plus. The show which literally means Are you smarter than a 5th grader ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 10:53 am
Golden Star Ganesh says that he is extremely happy that he has married his friend whom he was seeing for more than two years. "I am enjoying every moment of my post marriage celebrations and feel relieved that the entire world now knows that I have married Shilpa. The nervousness and ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 10:43 am
From visiting cancer patients and holding special movie screenings to flirting and sipping wine, Bollywood stars had various interesting plans for Valentine's Day celebrations. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Feb 2008 | 10:32 am
London (ANI): Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has decided to spend Valentine's Day with a girlfriend of hers. The petite ex-Neighbours star feels that one doesn't need a man to celebrate Valentine"s Day with. "I'm having an unusual Valentine"s this year. I will be going out for dinner but with my ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 10:25 am
Sanjay Dutt's marriage with Manyata and her subsequent pregnancy reports have been ruling the media. Now a new twist to the tale is that Manyata has not been divorced from her from her ex husband Meraj ul Rehman whom she married in 2003. This was disclosed by Rehman who also ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 10:01 am
Troubled Bollywood actor Salman Khan has become rumourmongers' favourite prey. So much has been written on his love life and that too for all the wrong reasons. Not long ago, it was rumoured that his over-possessive attitude had turned off girlfriend Katrina Kaif. It was also reported that he slapped Katrina ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 9:58 am
Everything about Deepika Padukone is news these days. Her splendid performance in her debut film Om Shanti Om made her one of the most-demanded actresses in Bollywood. With fame, her life is also under continuous scrutiny. She has been linked with various guys like Nihar Pandya, Ranbir Kapoor, cricketer Mahendra ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 9:46 am
Although well-known for her bold movies and even bolder roles, Neha Dhupia is yet to make a place for herself in Bollywood. Appearing with Rajpal Yadav in her last film Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama, Neha has now made her audience speculate how long she would last in Bollywood. Undeterred ... Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 9:43 am
It's confirmed. Shahrukh Khan has entrusted Anubhav Sinha (of Dus and Tum Bin fame) with the responsibility of directing a Red Chillies production. Though earlier there were speculations around the authenticity of the news piece, the man at the helm of affairs comes out in open. Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 14 Feb 2008 | 9:33 am
The Unesco award-winner photographer Rafeeq Ellias' movie, 'The Legend of Fat Mama: Stories from Calcutta's Melting Wok', will be screened here at an event organised by Asia Society India Centre as a part of its Chinese New Year programme series Feb 15. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Feb 2008 | 5:32 am
Mohit Ahlawat has opted out of director A.R. Murugadoss' 'Gajini' and, contrary to rumours, Aamir Khan, who plays main lead, isn't responsible. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:30 am
Eminent poet and filmmaker Gulzar, who has earlier filmed Premchand's writings, is now busy filming Rabindranath Tagore's works and says this would attract more readers to the works of literary greats. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:30 am
Rohit Jugraj, whose recently released 'Superstar' opened to favourable reviews and revived his career, is set to direct a desi version of Hollywood's super chick flick 'Charlie's Angels'. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Feb 2008 | 3:00 am
They just don't make them like they used to. In those romantic comedies of the golden era of Hollywood there would be two headstrong, independent people virtually warring continually before eventually falling in love. A lot more movies then used this simple premise to create the kind of romantic movie magic that we desperately miss in our fare these days. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 14 Feb 2008 | 2:00 am
What all do we have to consider while releasing a movie? Apart from banking on the talent of the cast and crew of the team, there are other elements that play a major part in making the film a success or failure, or so ‘they’ claim. Some films that a made really well fail miserably at the box office and sometimes average films make it huge. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Katrina Kaif is increasingly turning out to be the most ‘bankable’ actress in Bollywood. After signing a film with Yashraj, with John Abraham, she has signed another film with Ashtavinayak opposite Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt titled ‘Blue’. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Folks this is comeback season! After Kajol in ‘Fanaa’ and Madhuri in ‘Aaja Nachle’ this time it is the charming Juhi who will have a comeback in to Bollywood with a bang! Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Ajay Devgan & his beautiful wife Kajol are all set to entertain us once again. And this time it is going to be a love story. This real life couple is all set to entertain us in reel life too yet again! Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
The dream project of director Shankar featuring Rajinikanth has met with a stumbling block as its heroine Aishwarya Rai said to be keen in having a baby before she turns 35 (on November 1, 2008). Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
The ace director seems to leave no stone unturned. Shyam Benegal has an array of films and a collection of very prestigious Indian and international awards under his wing. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
We are talking about the Indian version of the famous ‘Charlie’s Angels’ that might start rolling soon. Rohit Jugraj whose latest release ‘Superstar’ has received good reviews is planning to make this film in Hindi. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Well, you heard it right . Funny man Suresh Menon will be seen in a couple of films this year. As he awaits the release of the much talked about Krazzy 4 , he has already bagged himself another exciting role. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Ace cinematographer Kiran Deohans who has been the DOP for several reputed projects such as Aks, K3G and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak had disappeared from the filmy circuit. Since K3G, it’s been a while since Kiran had taken up any film assignments. Now he returns as DOP on the much awaited Jodhaa-Akbar. Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 14 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Rajendra Nath, popular Hindi film comedian of the 1960s and 1970s who was better known as Popatlal, died late Wednesday at his home here. He was 78. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 5:30 pm
It's confirmed. Shah Rukh Khan has entrusted Anubhav Sinha (of Dus and Tum Bin fame) with the responsibility of directing a Red
Chillies production. Though earlier there were speculations around the authenticity of the news piece, the man at the helm of affairs comes out in
open.
"While Shah Rukh Khan acting in the film is a given, no decision has been taken on rest of the star cast since the script is still being finalized"
Budget of this yet untitled film has been pegged at $25 million (Rs. 100 crores) which automatically makes it India's most expensive film ever. What
does Anubhav feel about this transition to the super league? "With big power comes bigger responsibilities", chuckles Anubhav while obviously
quoting superhero Spiderman.
He continues, "The film is obviously huge and there would be extensive pre-production required for it. Shah Rukh is getting some of the best
technicians from the world to work on the project. When he makes a statement that the film has to match the standards set by Spiderman, I
have to be continuously on my toes."
Since the film is CGI and VFX laden, is it mainly an animation/special effects film, as reported in some sections of media. "What rubbish", says an
amused Anubhav, "You don't spend 100 crores on a core animation film. This is very much going to be a live action film with real people. But yes, it
would have high dose of VFX."
It was two years back that Anubhav Sinha had got into a first round discussion with Shah Rukh Khan around the project. Khan went on to do Om
Shanti Om in the interim and recently gave a nod to his dream project. Was he overtly bothered about the Cash imbroglio?
"He hasn't spoken to me about it", replies Anubhav, "I don't know whether he has seen Cash or not. In any case, he has been in the
entertainment business for long and fully understands what goes behind the scenes for the success or failure of a project."
While work is still on for the production and financing of the film, Shah Rukh Khan is already said to be in talks with Eros Entertainment and visual
effects guru Charles Darby who has worked on films like The Matrix and Minority Report. Most of the year 2008 would go into getting the
base ready for the film to come on floors.
As per Khan, the film is going to be over the top and a madcap with a feel that would be as beautiful as Spider-Man when it comes to special
effects. Though Anubhav Sinha refuses to divulge much about the plot of the film, there are indications that the film with a feel of videogame would
be centered on a bunch of children who wish for bad things but get a reality check when they come true.
"Let the suspense stay on about what the film is all about. In any case, I don't wish to reveal much about the film since it is some time away. Let me get my act in place till then.", signs off Anubhav. Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:57 pm
Bollywood producers have asked Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to do away with the entertainment tax (ET) levied on each cinema admission ticket by states. The ET varies from 30 percent to 100 percent. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 3:00 pm
India's leading multiplex chain PVR Ltd will set up a joint venture with Thailand's largest cinema chain, Major Cineplex Group, to operate bowling alleys in India. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 13 Feb 2008 | 12:00 pm
The buzz in the movie industry for the rapidly-revived career of Rohit Jugraj whose Kunal Khemu starrer Superstar opened this week to favourable reviews is that his next project is a desi action-drama version of the super chick flick Hollywood blockbuster Charlie's Angels.
According to the talk doing the rounds in the film trade, the medico-metamorphosed-into-moviemaker, Rohit Jugraj, who started his career by assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali and then directed the fiasco actioner James for Ram Gopal Varma, has been approached by Abbas-Mustan to produce his take on Charlie's Angels.
The film is expected to star Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra as the three sexy 'angels' played originally by Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu. Rohit, currently cruising in the safe zone of a well-received film, is cautious. "Yes, I'm directing a film for Abbas-Mustan. And it's the Charlie's Angels styled girls' action flick. I'm going to say neither yes nor no to the three names you've mentioned in the lead. All I'll say at this stage is that my producers Abbas-Mustan are very influential and they've worked with the who's who of the industry. For them getting my wish list of actors won't be a problem."
However, Rohit Jugraj warns that his Charlie's Angels would be very different from the original. "Only the idea of three super-sexy girls in action combats isn't enough for me. I'll be going much deeper into their psyche, as I've done in Superstar. On the surface, Kunal Khemu plays just another double role. But I've tried to examine the duality of human personality through the two roles."
Rohit is amused by the comparisons of Superstar with Om Shanti Om. "Sure my film too has its protagonist playing a junior artiste and a hedonistic star. But Shah Rukh in OSO was in an entirely different orbit. One critic has said I have too many close-ups of my hero, Kunal Khemu, in the film. I challenge any other actor of Kunal's generation to hold his expressions on camera for so long in close-ups."
Rohit has gone through tremendous hardships to make an original film. "During my Bangkok stint of Superstar, my cameraman Mahendra Shetty just upped and left. I had no choice but to do the cinematography in Bangkok myself. Making Superstar wasn't easy. After James, I had to start from scratch. But the struggle has taught me a lot." Source: Indiafm.com News | 13 Feb 2008 | 10:54 am