Matthiessen finalist for Watson book!

American author Peter Matthiessen has been nominated as the finalists for Watson Book. His book `Shadow Country`, that focuses on a reworking of his Florida-centric Watson trilogy. The National Book Foundation announced the finalists.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

Jack Nicholson pays tribute to favourite waitress !

Jack Nicholson honoured his favourite waitress after she passed away battling with cancer.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

Eva Longoria hits back at critics again!

American film and TV actress Eva Longoria Parker has hit back at claims that she is pregnant or fat - insisting she is merely “a little rounder” after giving up exercise over the summer.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

`Heroes` - Sameer Karnik pins hopes on patriotism now!

After two box office debacles - "Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..." and "Nanhe Jaisalmer" - director Sameer Karnik returns with "Heroes". Releasing Friday, the multi-starrer is based loosely on the cult classic "The Motorcycles Diaries".
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

Sanjay Dutt pocketing 15 crores per film, signs 28 projects!

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is on a signing spree and accepting new projects at a price he never commanded before - a staggering Rs 15 crores/150 million per film.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

New Yorker publishes work of French Nobel laureate!

Nobel laureate Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, little known to American audiences before being named the winner of the literature prize, is getting another introduction to US readers: His work is appearing for the first time in The New Yorker.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

18 month dry love-making spell bought down Guy-Madonna`s marriage!

As Madge`s marriage to hubby Guy Ritchie bites dust, the gossipmills are working overtime churning out several theories that led to the fall of one of the most popular couples in Hollywood. With the reasons getting outraegous by the day, it has now been stated that it was Madonna`s obsession with her body that bought the marriage down like a house of cards.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

McCartney`s girlfriend moves in with him!

Beatles legend Paul McCartney has asked new girlfriend Nancy Shevell to moving in with him just five months after his divorce with Heather Mills.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

I`d be stupid to lose Maria, says Arshad Warsi!

Arshad Warsi whose marriage with Maria had reportedly been short-circuited sending out sparks that the once lovey-dovey couples` ten year long matrimony had gone kaput and the two were headed for a divorce, has received a short in the arm as the actor has denied all such speculations stating that he would be `stupid` to lose his wife.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

Pritam packs in lot of punch in `Golmaal Returns` !

After hits like "Race", "Kismat Konnection" and "Singh is Kinng", Pritam Chakraborty offers yet another hit album with "Golmaal Returns". It has nine tracks including five remixes and most of them are pretty catchy.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 1:05 pm

'Gemma Arterton was an ugly duckling'

Gemma Arterton was an ugly ducklingBond girl Gemma Arterton's 68-year-old grandmother, Helen Sarfas, recalls her as a little girl and says she was an ugly duckling who has turned into a 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:50 pm

'Gemma Arterton was an ugly duckling'

Gemma Arterton was an ugly ducklingBond girl Gemma Arterton's 68-year-old grandmother, Helen Sarfas, recalls her as a little girl and says she was an ugly duckling who has turned into a 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:50 pm

Pooja Bedi denies knowledge of film being made on mother

Bollywood actress turned television celebrity anchor Pooja Bedi has denied any knowledge of a film being made on her mother Protima Bedi. Pooja, daughter of Kabir Bedi and his first wife Protima, said that she has neither been approached by any director or producer for permission nor for providing any information on her mother. "Neither I or any of my family members know about the film," Pooja said.
Source: Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:47 pm

Robin Williams sues producers

RobinRobin Williams has filed a $6 million breach of contract lawsuit against the bosses of a production company for allegedly failing to pay him. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:41 am

Vashu Bhagnani heads overseas

VashuVashu Bhagnani has tied up with an Abu Dhabi-based production company for making three films to be shot in the UAE's capital city over the next 12 mon 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:26 am

Anjana's role is quite cute in GOLMAAL RETURNS - Tusshar Kapoor - GlamSham


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Anjana's role is quite cute in GOLMAAL RETURNS - Tusshar Kapoor
GlamSham - 45 minutes ago
While Tusshar Kapoor is all set to steal the limelight once again in GOLMAAL RETURNS (he returns with his mute act after GOLMAAL), he is all praise for his co–star Anjana Sukhani.
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Karisma - Kareena together for 'Golmaal Returns' Bollywood Spice
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:23 am

Guess Who?

We are flattered and are feeling on top of the world. The reason? This week, for a change, we thought of delaying (quite intentionally) the 'Guess Who' game by a few minutes, and wait to count the restless souls, who become breathless if they do not see this game on their PCs. And Lo! We are indeed flattered and are simply feeling on top of the world as the incessant emails and calls are proof enough to why do we call 'Guess Who' as the hottest game on Bollywood Hungama! Over to this week's celeb! The celebrity this week is someone who, despite being born and brought up outside India, is rocking and ruling the Bollywood screens! She started off as a model when she was in her teens, gradually moved on to ads and then entered Bollywood. Even though her debut film flopped miserably, she went on to climb the success ladder and has become the most sought after actress in Bollywood giving back to back hits! One last clue is that she is what 'Sexy' is all about and vice versa! If you feel that you have 'figured' that out, post your answers below: To find out last week's answer click here
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:19 am

Finally, 'Kyunkii... comes to an end - Hindu


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Finally, 'Kyunkii... comes to an end
Hindu - 1 hour ago
New Delhi (IANS): Television serial production company Balaji Telefilms has accused the STAR group of breach of contract after being told to end the long-running serial 'Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' on the STAR Plus channel.
UPDATE 2-Balaji says Star terminates show, seeks legal recourse Reuters India
Soap bubble bursts, Kyunki... to go off air IBNLive.com
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:01 am

Robin Williams sues a production company

London (ANI): Comedian Robin Williams has sued the bosses of a production company for not paying him the agreed amount for movie that got shelved. The actor has filed a 3.46 million pounds breach of contract lawsuit against Frank and Beans Productions.


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:58 am

"Rohit hasn't made GR to impress critics but to entertain the audience" - Tusshar

Click above for more movie stills After Golmaal, Tusshar Kapoor is back. And this time around, his 'goonga' act is supposed to be funnier, nastier and deadlier. "Funnier, nastier and deadlier? Well, that's for you to decide", smiles Tusshar who is brimming with confidence considering the fact that the film as well as his act are carrying great reports, "I know for sure that people loved me in Golmaal. My role was sweet and short in that one though. However, in Golmaal Returns the scope has been increased. Also, unlike the first installment, no one helps in translating what I am trying to say. I have to do all on my own." He agrees though that this time around, the pandemonium is much bigger, "My struggle with speech is taken to a different level altogether. Lot of 'golmaal' also happens because people can't understand what I am trying to say. Due to this, I have to also do a lot through my body language. I get much more aggressive and end up frustrating not just others but even myself." Rohit returns after Sunday, Golmaal and Zameen. What does he have to say about the young filmmaker? "Rohit thinks very commercial", Tusshar is quick to react, "He hasn't made Golmaal Returns to impress the critics. He wanted to make a good film which would entertain audience. None of us is claiming that with Golmaal Returns hum jhande ukhaad denge." So what exactly is the idea? "To make a hit film", Tusshar says in a matter of fact tone, "Rohit is very clear that he has to make a hardcore commercial film while being honest to the medium and the genre. If critics like it then great but youth is a huge audience for the film and they are gonna love it. One has to be sure about the target audience you are catering to and what it takes to reach out to them." Any examples from the recent past? "The team of Rock On knew what they are talking about and hence it worked due to the entire 'cool' factor. C Kkompany didn't because it didn't look promising to begin with. This way, Rohit knows the pulse of the audience and he has made sure that Golmaal Returns indeed turns out to be a big grand 'Diwali dhamaka'", concludes Tusshar.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:57 am

Thurman buys scooter to avoid congestion charge

London (ANI): American actress Uma Thurman, who recently moved to Britain, has got herself a scooter to beat London's heavy traffic. The 38-year-old actress, who recently moved to London with her fiance Arpad 'Arki' Busson, has bought a bright green Vespa to beat the city's traffic congestion - exempting her ...


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am

Wahlberg impressed with Scorsese

WahlbergMark Wahlberg has developed an unlikely friendship with director Martin Scorsese because they share a passion for gangster movies. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:49 am

Zac Effron roped in for Pirates of the Caribbean

Washington, (ANI): High School Musical actor Zac Effron has been roped in to star in the forthcoming sequel of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, according to reports. The 20-year-old is said to have been approached to star along with Captain Jack Sparrow in what will be the fourth sequel ...


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:45 am

The circus comes calling at India fashion week - Reuters India


MSN India

The circus comes calling at India fashion week
Reuters India - 1 hour ago
By Hanit Kaur NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Clowns came visiting in New Delhi as the psychedelic circus-inspired outfits of one of India’s best known designers brought one of its biggest fashion events to a dramatic close on Sunday.
Fashion Feast: Buyer budgets haven't shrunk despite economic gloom Economic Times
Fashion rivalry retains edge as business rises Business Standard
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:42 am

Miranda Kerr declines rumours of split with Orlando

Melbourne (ANI): Supermodel Miranda Kerr has shot down rumours that her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom is on rocks. The 25-year-old model said that she was sublimely happy with her man.


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:35 am

Heroes Music Review

On the face value, Heroes is a huge project. After all, it isn't every day that one finds Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Mithun Chakravorty and Preity Zinta sharing a common platform. However, since the film is supposed to be episodic in nature, one is unsure about the way the film's ...


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:33 am

'Drona' slow-moving, Abhishek sullen, says Malaysian film critic

Finding 'Drona' slow-moving and Abhishek Bachchan needlessly sullen throughout, a Malaysian film critic, has panned the Bollywood film which released in this South East Asian country recently, but says the children will love it.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:31 am

Clooney's aunt made him stay away from drugs

Washington, (ANI): Hollywood actor George Clooney has credited his aunt for keeping him away from drugs. The Ocean's Eleven star was offered painkiller Vicodin by doctors after hurting his back filming the 2005 oil industry drama Syriana.


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:28 am

Sanjay Dutt ups his price, signs 28 films

SanjayBollywood star Sanjay Dutt is on a signing spree and accepting new projects at a price he never commanded before. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:27 am

Golmaal Returns Music Review

2 years back, Golmaal was just another comedy multi starrer that had hit the screens and turned into a success. Circa 2008 and suddenly one finds its sequel, Golmaal Returns, being elevated to the status of being a potential blockbuster. Reasons are aplenty:


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:23 am

Courteney Cox, David Arquette to split

New Delhi (ANI): Friends star Courteney Cox's relationship with actor hubby David Arquette is reportedly on rocks. The couple has a four-year-old daughter and has been married for nine years. According to reports, the star pair is desperately to have a second child but are struggling to conceive, causing friction ...


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:18 am

Diana Bianchi pursued by Playboy for nude photo

New York (ANI): Diana Bianchi, the former lover of Christie Brinkley's ex-husband Peter Cook is being pursued by Playboy for a nude photo spread. "If she's interested in posing, we'd be interested in having her pose," the New York Post quoted Gary Cole, the magazine's photo director, as saying.


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:05 am

Prying cameras messed up Karva Chauth: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan says that prying cameras disturbed the Karva Chauth, a festival that celebrates wedded bliss, at his house.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:01 am

Ending 'Kyunkii...': Balaji charges STAR with breach of contract

Television serial production company Balaji Telefilms has accused the STAR group of breach of contract after being told to end the long-running serial "Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" on the STAR Plus channel.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

Babylon AD Review

Vin Diesel, queerly named Toorop in this bleak futuristic story, is the mercenary reluctantly transporting a young woman Aurora [Melanie Thierry] and her loyal guardian, a nun [Michelle Yeoh] with an expertise in martial arts! Toorop escorts these two women as they travel from chaotic Russia to the Promised Land ...


Source: Oneindia - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:57 am

Madonna calls Guy Ritchie a gold digger - NDTV.com


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Madonna calls Guy Ritchie a gold digger
NDTV.com - 2 hours ago
Madonna's divorce from her British director husband Guy Ritchie is getting uglier as he asks for more and more money and the pop diva labels him as a "gold digger".
Madonna settlement "not reached" BBC News
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:42 am

"Himesh's version of Monty will shock the audiences" - Satish Kaushik - Oneindia


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"Himesh's version of Monty will shock the audiences" - Satish Kaushik
Oneindia - 2 hours ago
He is a man with multiple talents and experience. Besides acting, he produces, directs, and writes films as well. We are talking about the versatile actor cum director Satish Kaushik who is all excited as his directorial venture Karzzzz is released ...
Himesh Reshammiya's magic fades at the box office Rediff
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:26 am

Tamil film director Sridhar passes away - Screen Weekly


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Tamil film director Sridhar passes away
Screen Weekly - 3 hours ago
Noted Tamil film director, Sridhar, a trend setter in modern Tamil cinema, died on Monday in Chennai of cardiac arrest, family sources said.
CV Sridhar, veteran director passes away! Sify
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:30 am

Priyanka flags off Indian Idol's piano round - Oneindia


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Priyanka flags off Indian Idol's piano round
Oneindia - 4 hours ago
If the auditions of Indian Idol 4 on air had its share of fun, laughter and tears… now get ready for a spate of emotions and rush in the adrenaline as contestants gear up for the fiery test.
One has to understand the censors' opinions: Madhur Indian Express
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:42 am

Director's show of strength - Sify


Screen Weekly

Director's show of strength
Sify - 5 hours ago
By Moviebuzz | Monday, 20 October , 2008, 11:31 All the veteran directors in Kollywood headed by Bharathiraaja, took out a rally on Sunday (Oct 19) in Rameswaram to "protest the killing of innocent Tamils in Sri Lanka.
Production of Tamil films to start from Oct 22 Screen Weekly
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:03 am

Space scientist from a star village

M.Y.S. Prasad, associate director, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, has something common with Telugu movie stars Chiranjeevi and Krishnam Raju. All three are from Mogaltur village in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Sanjay Dutt joins A-list, ups his fee to Rs.150 mn

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has signed 28 new projects and has more than doubled his fee to Rs.15 crores/150 million per film.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 6:00 am

Sanjay Dutt ups his price, signs 28 film

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is on a signing spree and accepting new projects at a price he never commanded before - a staggering Rs.15 crores/150 million per film.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:31 am

Pritam packs in lot of punch in 'Golmaal Returns'

Film: 'Golmaal Returns'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Singers: Neeraj Sridhar, Anushka Manchanda, Benny Dayal, Indie, Monali, Suzanne D'Mello aka Suzie Q, Suhail Kaull, Akruti Kakkar, Anvesha Dutta, Earl; Rating: ***
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 3:30 am

'Heroes' - Sameer Karnik pins hopes on patriotism now

After two box office debacles - 'Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...' and 'Nanhe Jaisalmer' - director Sameer Karnik returns with 'Heroes'. Releasing Friday, the multi-starrer is based loosely on the cult classic 'The Motorcycles Diaries'.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 20 Oct 2008 | 2:00 am

Golmaal Returns cleared with U certificate and no cuts

Golmaal Returns was cleared on Friday by the Indian censors with a U certificate and no cuts.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

‘RANG RASIYA’ makes it to international film festivals

The much awaited film “RANG RASIYA”, internationally known as the Colours of Passion, has been selected to be screened at two prestigious international film festivals. The film will be screened at the BFI’s 52nd London Film Festival on 26th October and 30th October, 2008 followed by two screenings at the MIAAC Film Festival in New York, on 6th (Museum of Arts and Design
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

As a woman, I have looked for a brand that would match my needs - Mahima Chaudhary

Recently, the connoisseurs of fashion and jewellery, PC Jewellers (PCJ), launched their new Jewellery showroom and a ladies apparel subsidiary named “Mangalvasan”, at Dehradun in a glittering function. The grand opening was marked by the presence of much glitterati, Bollywood celebrity, Mahima Chaudhary, who added extra sizzle and oomph to the high profile glamorous event.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

SRK apologize

The Temptation world tour of Shah Rukh Khan in 2005 was a grand success.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Being an IPL team boss is sheer hard work - Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta along with her entire Mohali team is headed for Bangkok to address a media conference.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

I did ask Chitrangda - Why SORRY BHAI? - Onir

Film maker Onir cant help but smile while recollecting his conversations with Chitrangda Singh, the leading lady of his soon-to-be-released film SORRY BHAI.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

There have been tempting offers - Mugdha Godse

By the time FASHION releases, Mugdha Godse would have given close to a year of her life on the film. This Madhur Bhandarkar film is aiming for a 29th October release and Mugdha, an established model and a ramp walker, has been involved with the film since the end of last year. In the meanwhile, she did not looking at acting in any other film and was sure that FASHION was going to be her launch veh
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Chaos galore for Kareena during GOLMAAL RETURNS

Never mind the golmaal on-screen, there was much off-screen golmaal happening on the sets of Golmaal Returns as well!
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Minnisha drape up

After showing off her perfect curves and flawless skin tone by flaunting her toned up body in bikinis in both the film Kidnap and recently for an exclusive photo shoot for a leading magazine, the cute Minnisha Lamba is in no mood to let go all the new found attention from both the male species as well as the hungry publications waiting to have the best of Bollywood babes to pose for their magazi
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Celina, Gul and Isha have all the fun in HELLO DARLING - Chunky Pandey

Chunky Pandey is keeping busy. In fact very busy. At last count, the man who made his Bollywood debut almost two decades back, has as many as 9 films lined up for release in next few months. While most of them are comedies, Chunky cans stop grinning from ear to ear while talking about his forthcoming release HELLO DARLING.
Source: IndiaGlitz.com - News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:00 am

Ministry takes first step towards DTH portability - Business Standard


Ministry takes first step towards DTH portability
Business Standard - 17 hours ago
The move is likely to help around 6.4 mn subscribers of Dish TV and Tata Sky. Subscribers to Direct-to-Home (DTH) services will soon be able to switch their operators without paying for a new set-top box that comes with every connection and costs Rs ...
Big TV cuts entry price to Rs 1490 Televisionpoint.com
BIG TV to offer programme recording service, 400 channels Economic Times
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 6:48 pm

Rescued animals' pugmarks, celebrity kids' brushstrokes - all for a cause

Paintings by children of eminent personalities - some bearing pugmarks of rescued animals - were on display here Sunday as part of the 'India on Canvas - Junior' event, a fundraiser and charity auction for underprivileged and destitute children.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 6:33 pm

Harbhajan apologizes for 'Ravan-Sita' dance

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh Sunday apologized for his 'Ravan-Sita' dance with actress Mona Singh on a reality TV show.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 19 Oct 2008 | 6:32 pm

Now, Amitabh gets home blues - Economic Times


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Now, Amitabh gets home blues
Economic Times - 19 hours ago
MUMBAI: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, recuperating at home after being treated for an abdominal condition, has now got the blues as he is missing "activity, work, camera".
Big B returns home after 6 days Times of India
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:06 pm