Sean Penn to make a film based on CIA spy

Sean Penn to make a film based on CIA spyTwo-time Oscar winner Sen Penn is in talks to act in <I>Fair Game</I>, a drama about a CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. <br><br>The film will be directed by Doug Lima, starring actress Naomi Watts as the real-life undercover agent whose identity was illegally revealed in 2003, resulting a crisis for the administration of former US President George W Bush.<br> 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 4:48 pm

Resul's hometown waiting for him

Resul's hometown waiting for himFrom his family and friends to the Kerala government - everyone is gearing up to give a warm reception to Oscar winner Resul Pookutty. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 2:38 pm

RGV's heroine injured on sets, film suspended

RGV's heroine injured on sets, film suspendedBollywood actress Priyanka Kothari suffered fracture on her right leg during the shooting of Ram Gopal Varma's new film <I>Agyaat</I> at Athirampally forests. On Monday, the actress had jumped from a tree into a stream as part of the shoot when her leg hit a rock. Another person was also injured when trying to attempt the same shot, film industry sources said. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 1:13 pm

Goody yet to get over racism slur involving Shilpa

London (ANI): Cancer stricken Jade Goody is yet to get over her racism slur involving Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. In her autobiography Catch A Falling Star, Goody laid bare what made her make those nasty comments, which made her 'racist'.Goody revealed


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:41 pm

Lindsay Lohan's weight turns a matter of concern

Washington (ANI): Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's dad has expressed his concern over her recent weight loss, insisting he would meet her to make sure she''s looking after herself properly. The Mean Girls star sparked health concerns after photos surfaced showing her


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:36 pm

Aamir is not young anymore, loses role

Aamir is not young anymore, loses roleActor-turned filmmaker Sanjay Kapoor, who is busy with his film <I>It's My Life</I>, says he roped in Hurman Baweja for the lead role instead of Aamir Khan because the senior actor would not have fitted the character of a young boy. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:30 pm

Brad Pitt talks about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Warner Bros Pictures India is releasing Cate Blanchett-Brad Pitt starrer The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which has recently bagged three Oscar Awards For Best Makeup, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, on 27th February. David Fincher directed movie The Curious


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:29 pm

Racing against time..Delhi 6 - Daily News & Analysis


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Abhishek Bachchan reached PVR Cinema in Juhu at 11pm after setting a new world record —attending six premieres (excluding Mumbai) in different cities in 12 hours flat.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:15 pm

Studied with Freida Pinto? - Rediff


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Studied with Freida Pinto?
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Freida Pinto is making waves across the world with her glamorous red carpet appearances and charming confidence, contrasting with her poor girl look in Slumdog Millionaire [Images].
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:14 pm

Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson couple again?

Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson couple again?Actress Kate Hudson and her ex-boyfriend Owen Wilson were seen together in Paris, trying to work on their relationship. The relationship has been off and on, according to reports. The 29-year-old Hudson and the 40-year-old Wilson wore dark glasses and hats to avoid not being seen as they went around the city on bikes. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:05 pm

High on Oscar fever,Slumdog kids head to Disney - IBNLive.com


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High on Oscar fever,Slumdog kids head to Disney
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Mumbai: More than Danny Boyle, more than the eight Oscars for the film he directed, Slumdog Millionaire, Hollywood's entertainment media was enchanted by the cast of Indian kids who added such energy to the movie.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:53 am

Pragna balances acting and studies

"If there is a will, there is a way" goes the proverb. It is completely true in the case of Pragna, the very young actress who is facing Class 10th examination commencing from March 10. Pragna feels that since she has


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:50 am

Slumdog children to be rehoused - BBC News


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Slumdog children to be rehoused
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Two child actors from the film Slumdog Millionaire will be moved from slums to new houses by Indian authorities. Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, who played young versions of two main characters, were discovered by casting agents in Mumbai's Garib ...
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:43 am

Sudeep not in favour of title change

Actor-director Sudeep does not want to change the title of his forthcoming film Veera Madhakari he has changed it to Shathamanadha Veera Madhakari. Sudeep was forced to change the title as writer B.L. Venu filed a petition with the KFCC against


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:41 am

Irrfan Khan to star in another Hollywood movie - Oneindia


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Irrfan Khan to star in another Hollywood movie
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Washington (ANI): Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan, who's riding high on the Oscar success of the film, is up for a part in the movie version of Life of Pi, according to reports.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:34 am

Slumdog Millionaire boosts telecom business

Celebrations after India's Oscar moment refuse to die down. Now, it is the telecom services providers who are laughing their way to banks, thanks to the Slumdog Millionaire's Oscar sweep. The sudden spurt in demand for the movie's mobile content, especially


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:33 am

Slumdog Millionaire goes tax free in Chhattisgarh

Slumdog Millionaire goes tax free in ChhattisgarhThe Chhattisgarh government exempted India-themed film <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I>, which has won eight Oscar awards, from entertainment tax in the state for one year. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:28 am

Freida wants to land role alongside DiCaprio

Washington (ANI): Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto wants to land a role alongside her schoolgirl crush Leonardo DiCaprio. While growing up in Mumbai, India, the beauty was infatuated with the Titanic. And now after being catapulted to fame with her role


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:19 am

Generation X charge a bomb

After just a film or two, young film stars are charging the earth for endorsing brands. Slumdog Millionaire's Freida Pinto, who is believed to have bagged a role in Woody Allen's next, may see her brand endorsement fee rise


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:16 am

Mohanlal to stage Shakespeare's Tempest

Mohanlal to stage Shakespeare's <I>Tempest</i>Versatile Malayalam film actor Mohanlal plans to stage Shakespeare's <I>Tempest</i>, with the star donning the role of the protagonist sorcerer Prospero. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:15 am

Hefner wants British beauties to 'strip for him'

London (ANI): Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner has one message for all the celebrity beauties in Britain 'strip for me.' The octogenarian multimillionaire wants A-list ladies like Cheryl Cole, 25, and Lily Allen, 23 to bare all for his magazine's centre fold.Hefner


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:12 am

Slumdog' kids Ismail and Rubina gifted flats

"Slumdog Millionaire" child actors Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Rafiq can now leave the squalor of their slum homes, courtesy the Maharashtra government which on Tuesday night announced that both would be given a flat each.
Source: Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:11 am

Irrfan Khan to star in another Hollywood movie

Washington (ANI): Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan, who's riding high on the Oscar success of the film, is up for a part in the movie version of Life of Pi, according to reports. Ang Lee is being lined up to adapt


Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:05 am

Aligarh Muslim University to honour A.R. Rahman

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) will confer a doctorate degree on music maestro A.R. Rahman, who created history by becoming the first Indian to bag two Oscars, varsity officials said Wednesday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 11:00 am

Kate Winslet is obsessed with her Oscar

Kate Winslet is obsessed with her OscarOscar winner Kate Winslet has accepted that she is obsessed with her first Oscar and just can't put it down. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:58 am

Heath Ledger's last film has no takers

Heath Ledger's last film has no takersHeath Ledger's last film is finding it difficult to reach theatres as the makers have failed to attract distributes in US, despite the actor winning a posthumous Oscar for his performance in <I>The Dark Knight</I>. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:24 am

A bonanza of Hindi films with Muslim themes in Abu Dhabi

From Mughal romance "Jodhaa-Akbar" to drama "Mere Mehboob", a courtesan's tale "Umrao Jan" to historical "Mirza Ghalib" ? Hindi films with predominantly Muslim themes will be in the spotlight at a festival in Abu Dhabi starting Thursday.
Source: Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:17 am

Red-letter day for India at the Oscars: Chidambaram

It was a red-letter day for India at the Oscars when "Slumdog Millionaire" took away eight awards, showcasing India's soft power, and the day is not far when Indian director would get one, said Home Minister P.
Source: Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:15 am

Good weekend for 'Delhi-6' despite mixed reaction

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's highly promoted film "Delhi-6" failed to meet the pre-release hype, but it has managed to have more than 70 percent collections at the weekend.
Source: Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:14 am

'In India, a child born with a cleft lip is better off dead' - Rediff


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'In India, a child born with a cleft lip is better off dead'
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Who knew a documentary about a village girl from Uttar Pradesh, suffering from a deformity, could win an Oscar? But that is what happened when the 39-minute long film, Smile Pinki bagged the Academy Award in the Best Documentary (Short) category.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:14 am

Kalaimamani awards distributed - Oneindia


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Kalaimamani awards distributed
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Actresses Nayantara, Asin, Meera Jasmine, dancer Aishwarya Rajinikanth and veteran B. Saroja Devi are among the 70 people conferred with the Kalaimamani awards by the state government for their contribution to arts and literature.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:10 am

Kate likens Oscar to mum's cooking prize - Times of India


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Kate likens Oscar to mum's cooking prize
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Kate Winslet likened her Best Actress Oscar to her mum’s victory in a pickling competition at a local pub in Britain. After having been nominated five times earlier, the actress finally won the gong for her portrayal of a German woman with a secret ...
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 10:09 am

"Slumdog" child actors to get new homes in India

MUMBAI (Reuters Life!) - The two main child actors from "Slumdog Millionaire" are to receive new homes from the Indian authorities after the small-budget movie swept the Oscars, winning eight Academy Awards.

Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 9:15 am

Slumdog kids Ismail, Rubina gifted flats

Slumdog kids Ismail, Rubina gifted flats<I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> child actors Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Rafiq can now leave the squalor of their slum homes, courtesy the Maharashtra government which announced that both would be given a flat each. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 25 Feb 2009 | 9:07 am

Karma Aur Holi is not a dignified film - Sushmita - Oneindia


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Karma Aur Holi is not a dignified film - Sushmita
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A famous Mumbai Tabloid had last week given news that Sushmita Sen will promote her next film Karma Aur Holi only if she was given the assurance that her ex-beau, Randeep Hooda would be kept away from her during the same.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 9:02 am

Bipasha: No pain no gain - Oneindia


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Bipasha: No pain no gain
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Bipasha Basu is getting huge compliments for her item song in the upcoming film Aa Dekhen Zara but very few know that Bips has gone through a lot of pain while shooting that song.
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Source: Google News India - Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 8:54 am

Candlelight march for fair trial for designer Anand Jon

Around 300 people, including law students, professionals and the family members of Anand Jon, held a candlelight march here to demand fair trial and fresh probe into the charges of rape and sexual harassment for which the US-based Indian designer has been imprisoned.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Rahman got one Oscar and then the other one was a bonus: Gulzar

'The Rahman-Gulzar jodi can truly be captioned 'Jai ho'', says an overjoyed Gulzar after the 'Slumdog Millionaire' song won the coveted Oscar trophy at the 81st Academy Awards.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 7:32 am

Preparations on for Oscar winner Resul Pookutty's arrival

From his family and friends to the Kerala government - everyone is gearing up to give a warm reception to Oscar winner Resul Pookutty who is on his way to Mumbai. He will arrive from Los Angeles Thursday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 7:30 am

Chhattisgarh makes 'Slumdog Millionaire' tax free

The Chhattisgarh government Wednesday exempted India-themed film 'Slumdog Millionaire', which has won eight Oscar awards, from entertainment tax in the state for one year.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 7:03 am

Rahman to be felicitated by south Indian musicians' union

Over 1,500 members of the Cine Musicians' Union (CMU) here will be among the first to felicitate Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman upon his return to the country on March 1, the body's chairman S.A. Rajkumar said Wednesday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 7:02 am

Aamir wouldn't have fitted my film: Sanjay Kapoor

Actor-turned filmmaker Sanjay Kapoor, who is busy with his film 'It's My Life', says he roped in Hurman Baweja for the lead role instead of Aamir Khan because the senior actor would not have fitted the character of a young boy.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 6:30 am

What's burning up Indian dance floors? EDM

It's high on energy, appeals to the young brigade and is the mainstay of elite nightclubs and hip dance parties. EDM, short for electronic dance music, has caught on in India, with much of its popularity fuelled by the internet.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 25 Feb 2009 | 2:00 am

`Slumdog` grosses ten times production cost; rakes in 800 cr!

Economically, Danny Boyle`s `Slumdog Millionaire` is going places where few Bollywood-connect movies ever dreamt of going.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Paris Hilton claims partying is what she does for a living!

Paris Hilton has defended her `perpetual partyer` tag, insisting that she goes to parties to earn a living.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Oscars has its share of funny moments with teary acceptances!

The balls are over, the trophies have been taken home but some moments from the 81st Oscar will be remembered for the comic relief they provided amongst the teary acceptances and political speeches.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

`Slumdog` is British, too much being made out of it: Jaya Bachchan!

Actress and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan begs to differ on Slumdog Millionaire.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Slumdog kids Rubina and Azhar to be gifted flats now!

The producers of `Slumdog Millioanire` have promised Azhar and Rubina`s family apartments near Naupada.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Aniston`s presentation at Oscars looked choreographed !

When actress Jennifer Aniston made her presentation at the Oscars, it looked as if it had been choreographed.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Shah Rukh invites pretty co-star Anushka to judge `Knights and Angels`!

Shah Rukh has come up with the idea of a unique TV reality show called `Knights and Angels` and has invited Anushka Sharma to judge.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Slumdog book fetches 61 times of initial bid !

Multiple Oscars are literally working wonders for the print version of Slumdog Millionaire.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

When Mel Gibson begged fire fighters to save his Oscars!

American actor Mel Gibson has revealed that when his house in California was threatened by a wildfire, he begged the fire fighters to save his Oscars.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Diane Kruger slams nose job reports!

Diane Kruger has slammed reports claiming she had gone under the knife to get her nose fixed.
Source: Zee News : Entertainment | 25 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

'Slumdog' kids Ismail and Rubina gifted flats

'Slumdog Millionaire' child actors Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Rafiq can now leave the squalor of their slum homes, courtesy the Maharashtra government which Tuesday night announced that both would be given a flat each.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:00 pm

Ram Gopal Varma film shoot suspended after heroine's injury

Shooting of Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma's forthcoming crime thriller 'Agyaat' in Kerala's Athirapally forests was suspended after the film's heroine Priyanka Kothari was injured.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 24 Feb 2009 | 6:32 pm

I was nervous facing the camera after 25 years: Neetu Singh

Her vivaciousness was her trademark in the many films she acted in, but Neetu Singh admits she was nervous while facing the camera after more than 25 years for comeback film "Do Dooni Chaar", in which she stars opposite husband Rishi Kapoor.
Source: Entertainment News | 24 Feb 2009 | 4:54 pm

Shahid's birthday will be a close-knit affair

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur, who turns 28 Wednesday, is looking forward to celebrating his birthday by hosting a party for family and close friends.
Source: Entertainment News | 24 Feb 2009 | 4:52 pm

'Slumdog Millionaire' hero invited to visit Nepal

Dev Patel, the 18-year-old hero of Oscar-sweeping "Slumdog Millionaire", says he is fascinated by Nepal and has received a standing invitation to visit the Himalayan republic.
Source: Entertainment News | 24 Feb 2009 | 4:23 pm

After dyslexia, Bollywood to focus on mood disorder

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 in a person.
Source: Entertainment News | 24 Feb 2009 | 3:29 pm

Akshay Kumar attends the launch of Asian Heart Institute's cardiac air ambulance

Akshay Kumar is one actor who is always known to extend a helping hand to social causes. Yesterday the 'Khiladi' Kumar visited the Asian Heart Institute at BKC and looked on as Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss inaugurated the hospital's emergency air ambulance service. The air-ambulance service, priced at Rs.85000, will also be available to patients from rural parts of the state and those seeking treatment at other hospitals. A 24 hour cardiac care helpline has also been launched. For the time-being, the chopper would land only at Juhu airport and Mahalaxmi racecourse although authorities are requesting MMRDA to construct a helipad atop the Asian Heart Institute.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:30 pm

Pinki smiles at the Oscars

It was Slumdog Millionaire all the way at the Oscar Awards Ceremony held at the Kodak Theatre L.A. on Sunday night but amidst all the 'Slumdog' mania was one more Indian based saga Smile Pinki that won the hearts of the Oscars' jury members. The film, directed by American filmmaker Megan Mylan, won the Best Short Documentary Award at the Oscars. Smile Pinki is a tale of a poor Indian village girl who has been left out from the social circle because of her cleft. How her life changes for the good after undergoing a lip surgery forms the crux of the film. The young protagonist Pinki was present at the gala event along with her father and post the event, the father-daughter duo were seen grinning from ear to ear. Must say..this Pinki did smile at the Oscars
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:18 pm

Saif and Kareena feature in 'Harper's Bazaar'

This is something that was just waiting to happen and is happening now and how! We are indeed talking about the supremely superlative launch of the baap of all the magazines 'Harper's Bazaar'. And as any magazine would want it, Harper's too wanted something really HOT from Bollywood to 'harp' about! And what else could be more 'harpy' than featuring Bollywood's IT couple Saif-Kareena in its launch edition. Even though the magazine's launch is scheduled for next week, we just couldn't resist or temptations as we came across the super-cool snap of the super-coolest jodi that is rocking Bollywood! The icy-minty-juicy story just doesn't end there as Harper's have managed to shoot Saif-Kareena in Mauritius no less! Well, if the 'inaugural' sneek-peek of the magazine is anything to go by, we are sure that Harper's Bazaar will soon have lots of reasons to harp about, courtesy, Saifeena! What say, readers?
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:15 pm

The reason behind Gulzar and Sukhwinder's absence at the Oscars

Sunday night as the Slumdog Millionaire team was celebrating their spectacular night at the Oscars, two people, who had an important role to play towards the success of the 'Jai Ho' song, were conspicuous by their absence. Yes...we are talking about veteran lyricist Gulzar and playback singer Sukhwinder Singh (who has crooned the 'Jai Ho' song). While Gulzar was officially nominated along with A.R.Rahman in the Best Original Song category for 'Jai Ho', Sukhwinder despite not being nominated was all set to perform live on stage along with Rahman at the Kodak theatre. However both were unable to attend the event due to some paperwork irregularities. Sukhwinder, who was all exited to be performing at the Oscars, had even submitted all his official documents to secure a official work permit letter from the Oscar authorities but in the end he was left waiting as he didn't receive any intimation from the concerned authorities. Gulzar too seems to have missed the event on account of not receiving any official intimation. One must say that this silly goof-up on the part of the concerned authorities has resulted in a big loss for the duo as they missed being a part of a historic moment in the Indian entertainment industry.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:08 pm

South Asian nations bond over music at festival in capital

The peoples of the region renewed cultural ties at the three-day South Asian Bands Festival at the 16th century Purana Qila in the capital Feb 20-22 when the newly-restored royal quarters amid sprawling manicured lawns reverberated with the sound of powerful music.
Source: Entertainment News | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:29 pm

When Indian and American dreams intersect

It's not often the Great Indian Dream intersects with the Great American Dream.
Source: Entertainment News | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:28 pm