Aishwarya to walk Cannes red carpet in Indian outfit

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, who in recent years wore western clothes at the Cannes Film Festival, will today walk down the red carpet at the gala event in an Indian outfit designed by Sabyasachi.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 9:15 am

I convinced Manisha Koirala on e-mail to do my film: Onir

Director Onir, whose forthcoming film "I Am" stars actress Manisha Koirala as a Kashmiri Muslim girl, revealed that he convinced her for the role on e-mail.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 9:13 am

Karan Johar roots for Hrithik Roshan's 'Kites'

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who attended the New York premiere of Hrithik Roshan's ambitious project "Kites", described the film as being "outstanding".
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 9:10 am

Mahesh Bhatt looking for new faces on Twitter

Bollywood filmmakers have found a potent tool in social networking sites to scout for talent -- first it was Karan Johar and now Mahesh Bhatt is looking for fresh faces for his next project through microblogging site Twitter.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 9:08 am

Serious about gyming? Read Arnold Schwarzenegger, says Aamir

Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who sported an eight-pack look for his blockbuster film "Ghajini", has a suggestion for those wanting to go for body-building -- read "The Encyclopedia of Body Building" by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 8:30 am

Mallika plays with snake to promote 'Hisss' at Cannes

She is known for her bold roles in films and now Mallika Sherawat is showing her bold avatar even in film promotions.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 8:21 am

Mallika's 'Hisstoric' photoshoot with live python at Cannes

Mallika Sherawat With the Cannes Film Festival on in full swing, can Bollywood's very own export to Hollywood Madame Mallika Sherawat be far away from all the action? Mallika, who's seen more at international events these days, made her presence felt in a rather sensational way at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday. Mallika Sherawat In what can be termed as a novel way to promote her upcoming film Hissss, Mallika made heads turn as she did a special photo-shoot with a live snake. Mallika shared this information with her millions of fans on popular social networking site Twitter. Said the actress, "And now for a very special and private photo shoot in Cannes with my date, Rudy the Sssnake:)" For Mallika there could have been no better way to promote the film as she plays a snake woman in the film. The paparazzi surely went crazy as Madame Sherawat posed and pouted rather comfortably with the creepy looking creature. While Hissss directed by Jennifer Lynch is all slated to release this August, Mallika making sure that the promotions for this film are nothing short of 'Hissstoric'.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 May 2010 | 7:21 am

Boogie Woogie not worried about competition

Boogie Woogie not worried about competition<i>Boogie Woogie</i>, one of the longest running dance shows on television, is back. And Naved Jaffery says he and his team are not bothered by existing reality shows. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 6:38 am

From stadiums to screen, a leap for Bollywood

From stadiums to screen, a leap for BollywoodSports never really fired the imagination of Bollywood directors until <i>Chak De! India</i> happened three years ago. Now a slew of movies inspired by real life sports personalities are being readied to bowl out audiences. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 6:31 am

KRK sues Raajneeti

Actor Kamaal Rashid Khan filed a case against Prakash Jha’s Raajneeti, claiming he had registered the title five years ago.To this Jha said, " Everybody wants a piece of the pie.”
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 6:17 am

Mahesh Bhatt hunting for new faces for his next via twitter

Mahesh Bhatt Whenever a filmmaker wants fresh faces for his film, he conducts an audition to choose the talent that will fit the role. However, veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has certainly progressed with time. Bhatt has evidently gone online for the casting for his next film through the popular networking site Twitter. Tweets Bhatt, "Is someone out there waiting to become a star? Looking for three new faces for a brave new film of ours. A leading lady and two leading men." Further he ads, "Send details with a simple picture to maheshfilms@gmail.com" giving the authenticity to the campaign. So, all the interested candidates out there, you know what you need to do right away. This might be your lucky tweet.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 May 2010 | 6:11 am

Shekhar Kapur to direct two segments of Love Berlin

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is a jury member at this year’s Cannes festival, has signed up to direct two of the 10 segments of Love Berlin – How We Met, along with Neil LaBute.
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 6:10 am

Brett Ratner wants to direct cop movie with Hrithik

The man behind films like the Rush Hour series and X-Men wants to make a buddy-cop movie with Hrithik Roshan and a major American star! Here are the details.
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 5:48 am

From stadiums to screen, a leap for Bollywood

Sports never really fired the imagination of Bollywood directors until "Chak De! India" happened three years ago.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 May 2010 | 5:12 am

Lamb of God create a headbanger's ball

In keeping with the city’s legacy for its romance with great rock concerts, USA’s progressive death metal band, Lamb of God headlined the Summer Storm Festival 2010, at the Palace grounds in Bangalore.
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 5:01 am

"No Indian film has been made on such high standards as Kites" - Rakesh Roshan

Rakesh Roshan If success starts from the alphabet 'S', Rakesh Roshan would deny it hands down. For him though, 'K' has always been the word which would define success ever since his Khudgarz days. Thanks to a fan who wrote a letter to Rakesh while he was an actor and suggested him to make films as a producer and a director starting with 'K'. There was no looking back for Roshan after he read the letter. Then followed hits and only hits, blockbusters and only blockbusters and Hrithik Roshan and only Hrithik Roshan. With his new film Kites being the talk of the town, Rakesh relishes some good memories about the alphabet 'K', talks about his star son, his conviction in Anurag Basu, the new find Barbara Mori, the talented Kangna Ranaut and why Bollywood is still a small pond where our industry is happy being in. All this with UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent - Devansh Patel. Oh! I forgot something...and his big quote - "I can vouch for Kites that not a single film in India is made up to the standard of this film." (V)ouch! Hrithik Roshan - The star son Hrithik's goal is not to cross over and do Hollywood films. No. That is not his goal. Our goal is to show to the world market that India can make good films too because we too have good actors and good technicians. If we succeed in Kites, and if there is an offer for Hrithik from the West, he isn't going to leave India and settle down there. He might do one film to work with some better filmmakers out there. It will be a big pride for me and my family if Hrithik does a Hollywood film and with Kites, I am pushing him into the world market. If we succeed in Kites, and if there is an offer for Hrithik from the West, he isn't going to leave India and settle down there K - The superstition. It's not about being superstitious. As a producer, the first film I made was Aap Ke Deewane. Then I made Kaamchor and the third film was Jaag Utha Insaan and the fourth film was Bhagwaan Dada as a producer. Once a fan wrote to me that I should only start my films with the alphabet 'K' because all my films as an actor have done well. Like Khatta Meetha, Khubsoorat, Khel Khel Mein and Kaamchor and Khandaan. Then I made a film called Khudgarz and the same fan wrote to me saying that the film worked because I titled it with 'K'. That's how this fan mail stayed into my head for a long time, even till today. Director v/s Director Rakesh Roshan Kites was first planned to be directed by me. I happened to be in some of the award functions and four names popped up every time I saw the best film categories - Munnabhai, Rang De Basanti, Krissh and Gangster. But somehow I was a little curious to know why a film like Gangster would fit into such nominations. So I saw the film and loved it. I was completely blown by Anurag Basu's direction. He deserves a good break. I called him and asked him, "I want Hrithik to work with you. Have you got any good story?" Anurag said, "No Rakeshji. I make small films with small budgets. With Hrithik, I'll need a bigger canvas." Seeing his honesty, I told him, "I have a story, and if it touches you, and you think that you will do full justice to the film, then I want you to direct it." Anurag wasn't sure if I was willing to give him Kites to direct. After a month, Anurag came back with his own thoughts and a few changes and I was convinced that he will be the man to direct Kites. Canvas There are two things. When I was making Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, I could've shot the same thing in Madh Island too. But I didn't. The content would've been the same but what about the canvas? Canvas is not that I'm putting thousand dancers instead of ten dancers. That's throwing away money. If it's a desert, it has to be different. We have seen the Thar desert, but what if we get the desert from Mexico. That stays in your mind. The ambience has a local flavour. Barbara Mori We were looking out for a lot of girls who could speak Spanish. We were sure that we didn't want any Indian actress because it would look fake. So I went to Los Angeles and met two to three actresses out there. But then I thought, I wouldn't be comfortable to make Kites with such big names too. A friend of mine called me on my return to Mumbai and urged me to watch a Spanish film. There was Barbara Mori in the film. In the very first instinct, I liked her. She had to be my heroine. I showed it to Anurag and he too approved of her. Even Hrithik said, "This is the girl for Kites." I flew from Mumbai to Los Angeles with Anurag Basu and she flew down from Mexico to Los Angeles. We narrated the script to her. She liked it initially. What we wanted was right in front of us. She didn't know English at all and that's what we wanted. An hour's narration took me four hours to narrate to Barbara Mori. She was a keen listener and had tears in her eyes in-between the narration. Then she would laugh. Barbara immediately said 'Yes' to Kites. Bankable Our Indian Film Industry has become stagnant. We don't want to grow I was never sure how Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish, or Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai would fare. But I was very sure that people will see all these films and quote, "Rakesh Roshan has made a good film." With Kites, I expect the same, and that is the best compliment I get every time I make a good film. Success is not in our hands. Success is in our audiences hands. We have put our best foot forward with Kites and today I can vouch for this that no Indian film has been made on this standard. Kangna Ranaut Rakesh Roshan I am thankful to Kangna Ranaut for accepting the role in Kites. She is a very honest girl, a thorough professional and would come up to me and say, "Rakeshji, Anurag ko bulao. Kya karna hain, kaise karna hain." (Rakesh, please call Anurag and tell me what am I to do and how) Kangna's English accent isn't good. So we kept a tutor for her as her role is of a girl born and brought up in the United States of America. Kangna religiously learned how to speak English with an American accent. Bollywood - A small pond Our Indian Film Industry has become stagnant. We don't want to grow. We want to use the same comedy formula in all our films, the same thriller angle in all our films. Yes, there are some good films coming out since a few years like Dev D, Love Sex Aur Dhoka, etc which are a good start. We are trying to change lanes and that's very promising. But maybe we are not getting the success we want. Not to forget, we are changing the audiences mind too. If we give them all bikini girls, those days are gone.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 May 2010 | 5:01 am

Shekhar Kapur invites Tim Burton to India

Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he has invited Hollywood director Tim Burton, who specialises in dark and quirky themes, to scout for locations in India for a film. Here are the details.
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 4:49 am

IIFA Awards 2010 announces Technical Awards winners

Best Screenplay Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra (3 Idiots) Best Cinematography C.K. Muraleedharan (3 Idiots) Best Dialogue Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi (3 Idiots) Best Background Score Sanjay Wandrekar, Atul Raninga, Shantanu Moitra (3 Idiots) Best Editing Rajkumar Hirani (3 Idiots) Best Sound Recording Bishwadeep Chatterjee, Nihal Ranjan Samel (3 Idiots) Best Song Recording Bishwadeep Chatterjee, Sachi K Sanghvi (3 Idiots) Best Sound Re-recording Anup Dev (3 Idiots) Best Choreography Bosco Martis, Caesar Gonsalves (Love Aaj Kal) Best Costume Designing Anahita Shroff Adajania, Dolly Ahluwalia (Love Aaj Kal) Best Art Direction Sabu Cyril (Aladin) Best Special Effects (Visual) Charles Darby - Eyecube Labs (Aladin) Best Action Shyam Kaushal (Kaminey) Best Make up Artist Christien Tinsley, Domini Till (Paa)
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 May 2010 | 4:32 am

Music review: Raajneeti

American composer Wayne Sharp is not new to Bollywood. After composing for Prakash Jha's Gangaajal and Apharan, the music director collaborates with Jha once again for Raajneeti. The music is impressive, especially the semi-classical track Mora piya.
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 4:24 am

Aishwarya to walk Cannes red carpet in Indian outfit - Economic Times


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Aishwarya to walk Cannes red carpet in Indian outfit
Economic Times
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, who in recent years wore Western clothes at the Cannes Film Festival, will on Monday walk down the red carpet at the gala event in an Indian outfit designed by Sabyasachi. Until now she has walked the red carpet ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 May 2010 | 4:10 am

‘I work for people, wildlife and the environment’

Abhay Deol gears up to make a difference with compost dustbins that help save the environment. He calls on people to start a movement.
Source: | 17 May 2010 | 4:05 am

Nargise Bagheri strips down to stop cruelty against horses in new PETA ad

Nargise Bagheri The Garam Masala and Kushti actress warns that horses and city traffic are a dangerous mix. Nargise Bagheri stripped down Lady Godiva-style for a leading role in a stunning new ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, hoping to draw attention to the plight of horses who are used to pull carts that bear heavy loads or people seeking "joyrides". In the ad, Bagheri - covered only by her long hair - poses on a dark "horse" next to the words "Don't Get Taken for a Ride, Horse-Drawn Carts Are Cruel". By appearing in the ad, Bagheri seeks to warn potential tonga and victoria passengers that these joyrides are joyless for the horses and potentially dangerous for both riders and horses. "Horse carts are cruel and outdated and should be relegated to the history books", says Bagheri. "In the city, the mix of horses and traffic can make for a lethal combination for horses and passengers." Well, we have heard of the Black Beauty, but this is taking beauty to a new height.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 May 2010 | 3:59 am

Garam Masala actress Nargise Bagheri bares all for PETA horse campaign

PETA India has found its Indian sensational propagandist in the form of Nargise Bagheri. 'Garam Masala' debutant actress Bagheri, opposite Akshay Kumar, bared all for PETA.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 May 2010 | 3:45 am

Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnam, Raavan gets new song in return

Gulzar Mani Ratnam's Raavan has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet par excellence Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how Raavan got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the Raavan music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, "In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more." Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, "After editing Raavan, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness." As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... 'Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey'. Says Gulzar Saab, "Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation." Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, "But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 May 2010 | 3:42 am

Raavanan revealed! - Rediff


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Raavanan revealed!
Rediff
After the high profile audio launch of Mani Ratnam's Raavan, the Tamil audio of Raavanan reached the stores silently. To make up for the lack of fan fare, the director decided to showcase the first look of the film at a gala function in Chennai on ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 May 2010 | 3:42 am

Exploring the 10 year journey of Hrithik Roshan [Part IV]

Hrithik Roshan In this special four part feature, Joginder Tuteja would be taking readers through the 10 years journey of Hrithik Roshan which has been nothing but a roller coaster ride. Seeing early success, Hrithik saw himself starting at the bottom of the barrel before a great resurgence brought a turnaround in fortunes. (Concluding) Part IV of this feature takes readers through the risky route that Hrithik has (successfully) undertaken during last three years and is expected to follow in the years ahead That scary feel Jodhaa Akbar had more wrongs going for it than rights throughout its making. An exhausting schedule took it's toll on the actors, period drama meant that research was always a challenge (something which also saw controversies building up around the release), there were tell tale marks of tiredness setting in as the film struggled to come close to the finishing mark, industry detractors too had their daggers out as attacking a period drama is always a convenient exercise, the music (by A.R. Rahman) too didn't find much appreciation before the release and there were talks that even the producers (UTV Motion Pictures) were worried about their product's eventual prospects. Their worries weren't ill placed though. On release, the morning shows opened to a lukewarm response. This was the age of multiplexes and it was the first weekend that announced a film's success or failure. In case of Jodhaa Akbar, it seemed that the film was headed more towards being a box office disappointment since despite pick up in collections, there weren't any huge roars from audience that would have brought the film into a comfort zone. And then a miracle happened! Hrithik Roshan The film hung on to his life and started showing good sustenance even on week days. By the time second weekend came calling, the writing was clear on the wall - 'The hit run of Hrithik Roshan was there to stay'. Despite it's near four hour length (with no trimming coming in despite criticism), Jodhaa Akbar found good money coming its way. Of course no major releases for weeks at stretch meant that the film had a clear run but still the fact remained that this Ashutosh Gowariker film added on to Hrithik's successes. It may not have come anywhere close to the benchmark created by Dhoom 2 but ensured nevertheless that audience would have their hearts beating for the man when his next film comes calling. A landmark year ahead Though it wasn't designed this way (Kites could have released in 2009 itself), the fact remains that yet again, it was time for a two year break for Hrithik as far as his big screen appearance was concerned. Are the audience complaining? Well yes, they were till last year but not anymore as the promos have finally hit the screens, hence ensuring that the film is pretty much for the keeps. For them as well as industry in general, the film is a huge bet by itself since Bollywood is going through its lowest phase ever, at least in the current year. Roshan family, with an outsider Anurag Basu, had a job cut down for them and this time around, nothing less than extraordinary would be acceptable by anyone. To the film's credit, buzz is quite good already and though there is still a month to go for the release, there is huge amount of anticipation build up that has taken place. Hrithik Roshan However, the man amidst all the action, Hrithik Roshan, can well be expected to be the most worried (or shall we say anxious?) of all. For audience, Kites is just another film from which they are expecting three hours of non-stop entertainment. For industry, Kites is just one of those 5 odd films this year which come with the potential of doing a business of 100 crores plus. However, for Hrithik it is a big risk which could result in terrific gains or terrible losses. For him, this is one film where he has given two years of his life and faced some in-house issues at work as well as home front. He knows that he cannot disappoint the audience or the industry but the biggest of it all; he can't afford to disappoint himself. Yes, there is a Guzaarish coming before close of year as well but when it comes to Kites, which is a home production where a sum of dozens of crores has been invested, nothing, and really nothing, can afford to go wrong. Will he get it right? Well, if he is indeed following the Aamir Khan model of working, something which has taken the shape of a magic potion that always works, he certainly will! Click here to read Exploring 10 year journey of Hrithik Roshan [Part I] - [Part II] - [Part III]
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 May 2010 | 3:42 am

IIFA Technical Awards winners are...

The technical awards winners of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards 2010 have been announced and Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots has won eight of them. After bagging six awards at the Filmfare Awards, it has swept the IIFA awards to be
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 3:37 am

Rupali goes gaga over Teepri

Having played the good Indian Bahu for a considerable period of time, Saakshi Tanwar a.k.a. Parvati of Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki took the audiences by surprise with her entry in Balika Vadhu as the villainous obsessed lover. And with that the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 3:33 am

We didn't think about budget during KITES - GlamSham


Hindustan Times

We didn't think about budget during KITES
GlamSham
KITES is an expensive movie and one can pretty much sense that if the glimpse provided so far about the film is any indication. Shot across continents and boasting of a huge canvas, KITES not just looks eye catchy but is also a lavishly mounted affair. ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 May 2010 | 3:28 am

Deepika keeps to her promise in Cannes

Deepika Padukone at Cannes earlier this week, her first major international appearance, saw the lovely actress keep a promise she had made to herself as a starry-eyed teenager.Divulges Deepika, “Long ago when I had started modeling, I had promised myself that
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 3:23 am

Puneet-Bhavana injured on Jackie sets

The Jackie lead actors Puneet Rajkumar and Bhavana have been injured while shooting on the Bangalore-Mysore Expessway. The stars fell down from the bike while shooting a stunt scene. Luckily they missed a fatal accident. Puneet escaped narrowly with few bruises
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 3:14 am

Priti Shahani to join Reliance Big Pictures

Priti Shahani is joining Reliance Big Pictures as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer. She will be a key member involved in planning the overall strategy of the company along with handling the worldwide marketing campaigns of all films Reliance Big Pictures releases. She will start in her role in mid-June. Priti recently resigned from Studio 18/The Indian Film Company, where she was Sr Vice President Marketing, Distribution & Syndication. During her tenure here, she oversaw the aggressive marketing and distribution campaigns for blockbuster films such as WELCOME, SINGH IS KINNG and GHAJINI and also unlocked hidden revenue for films by introducing the Satellite Rights syndication model with JAB WE MET [the first Hindi film to be syndicated across channels], which has now become the norm within the industry.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 May 2010 | 3:05 am

Sarah's Bradshaw voted least sexy in SATC

London, (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City has been voted the show's least sexy female in a new poll. The poll was carried out by Pincer Vodka to mark forthcoming movie sequel Sex and the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 2:48 am

Paris Hilton dresses up like Marilyn Monroe for new fragrance

London, (ANI): Socialite Paris Hilton has taken inspiration from Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe for her 10th fragrance titled ''Tease by Paris Hilton''.The hotel heiress celebrated the landmark by dressing up like her idol for a glamorous advertising campaign to accompany the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 2:47 am

Vikram says Aishwarya is a hero in Raavan

Tamil superstar Vikram, who makes his debut alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the three versions of Raavan in Hindi, Tamil and (the dubbed) Telugu, got to share the most daunting experiences in the jungles of Kerala with Aishwarya, including dancing high
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 2:44 am

It's celebration time for Shahid Kapoor

Bollywood can throw up some surprises and there was one in store in the month of May with Shahid Kapoor getting a well deserved success in the form of Badmaash Company. Till the day of the film's release, many in the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Shahrukh Khan fills in his census form

It is time to record the national census again and the government is urging people to fill in their forms. The government every year faces a lot of trouble especially in rural and remote areas to convince people to fill in
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 2:38 am

Anushka Sharma is ready to run around trees

Her first film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was a blockbuster success while her second film Badmaash Company is en route to be a hit as well. While Anushka Sharma can certainly be seen smiling, one wonders whether she is missing
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 17 May 2010 | 2:36 am

Rima Fakih an Arab American wins Miss USA 2010 pageant

Rima Fakih, 24, of Dearborn Michigan, is the winner of Miss USA 2010. This Arab American beat out 50 other women to take the crown on Sunday night at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 May 2010 | 2:24 am

Follow Rahman to come up in life: CM - IndiaGlitz


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Follow Rahman to come up in life: CM
IndiaGlitz
Describing AR Rahman as a “shining star” in the Islamic Community, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said the music composer's life is a lesson for the present day youth striving to come up in life and aspiring to scale great heights. ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 May 2010 | 1:45 am

Guess Who?

After a sweet weekend, its time to once again kick-start the week and what better way in doing it than by participating in Bollywood Hungama's exclusive Monday morning feature- Guess Who? This time we have for you an actress who is not of Indian origin yet has managed to make a mark for herself in the big, bad world of Bollywood. Having been a successful model, she seems to have taken the right plunge by deciding to make a career in acting. In just a couple of years, she has already worked with some really big names and big banners. Revealing anything more would spoil the fun, hence we leave it to you to put on your thinking caps and Guess Who the celebrity is. You may post your answers in the comments section below: To find out last week's answer click here
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Prakash to fight Raajneeti trouble-makers - Oneindia


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Prakash to fight Raajneeti trouble-makers
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The problems for Raajneeti seem to be getting more pronounced. Recently, there was a Mumbai-based social worker, Naseem Khan, who filed a petition in court against Raajneeti asking for its release to be stopped because one of the central characters ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 May 2010 | 11:55 pm

Watch Miss USA online - timings, details, live streaming

The most popular and expected to win girls are Miss Indiana USA Allison Biehle, Miss Louisiana USA Sara Brooks, Miss Massachusetts USA Lacey Wilson, Miss Michigan USA Rima Fakih and Miss California USA Nicole Michele Johnson.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 5:45 pm

NBC releases Fall Primetime list, schedule: Complete list of programs

NBC is reported to have come up with eight new shows on its schedule. There are five comedies, seven dramas and new alternative program for the fall. NBC will also broadcast a thirty fifth anniversary ' Saturday Night Live' special.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 4:47 pm

Survivor Finale 2010: Who will win? Watch live, streaming

The exciting and highly awaited finale of 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains', will be on air from 8 pm tonight on Globas, CBS. Popularity and ratings of the Survivor series, is a success story of reality TV, beating even shows like American Idol.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 4:28 pm

Jaya TV's popular 'Jackpot' to go on without Kushboo

Jaya TV, backed by Tamil Nadu's opposition AIADMK, has dumped Kushboo from its hugely popular show "Jackpot" after the actress joined the ruling DMK, but the channel officials say the show will go on.
Source: Entertainment News | 16 May 2010 | 4:00 pm

'Boogie Woogie' team not worried about competition

"Boogie Woogie", one of the longest running dance shows on television, is back.
Source: Entertainment News | 16 May 2010 | 3:32 pm

Will Khushboo break the reel-to-real jinx? - Times of India


Oneindia

Will Khushboo break the reel-to-real jinx?
Times of India
They make their debut with visions of gaining power and being able to make a difference. But Tamil film heroines have always played a side role in politics, with their brief appearances only upping the glamour quotient of parties. ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 May 2010 | 3:06 pm

Jude Law plans to wed Sienna Miller this summer

Jude Law, who starred in Road to Perditon, is all set to marry his long time actress girlfriend Sienna Miller. They are expected to tie the knot sometime in the summer. The star couple got engaged in 2006.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 2:58 pm

Robin Hood hits bull's-eye at worldwide box office

Robin Hood took the lead at the worldwide box office in its first weekend of release, but the costly Russell Crowe saga failed to replace Iron Man 2 as the top choice in North America, according to studio estimates issued today.
Source: | 16 May 2010 | 2:43 pm

Saturday Night Live: Alen Baldwin ties record with Steve Martin

SATURDAY NIGHT Live turned to a hosting veteran in Alec Baldwin. This was the fifteenth time Baldwin has hosted the sketch comedy show SNL, tying a record with Steve Martin and the episode marked SNL's season finale.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 2:13 pm

Ronnie James Dio died due to Stomach cancer, is it true?

Ronnie 67, has sung many songs as a lead singer, Heaven & Hell, Black Sabbath and Rainbow are the songs from his soul. It was informed last month that he is going through cancer treatment at Houston's M.D. Anderson hospital.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 2:11 pm

Justin Bieber's new competition, Greyson Chance: Seen the 'Paparazzi' video?

Greyson's performance of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi'at his school's six grade talent show is creating fire all around. Nearly 15 billion people have seen the video on YouTube. The Beiber comparison is fuelled by his similar looks to the
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 12:53 pm

Tagore birth anniversary celebrated in Cairo - The Hindu


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Tagore birth anniversary celebrated in Cairo
The Hindu
PTI India has organised a cultural event in Egypt to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. The programme, organised by the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture here, included recitation of Tagore's poems, rendering of Rabindra ...
India donates Tagore bust to BangladeshIndian Express
Surge in sale of Tagore booksTimes of India
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 May 2010 | 12:33 pm

Karan Johar extends New York holiday for 'Kites' premiere

Karan Johar has extended his holiday in New York to attend the premiere of Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Kites" at Times Square today.
Source: Entertainment News | 16 May 2010 | 12:20 pm

Robin Hood, Russell Crowe starrer at Cannes: Review, earnings

Robin Hood, the action drama movie now leads the worldwide box office by the end of its first weekend of release. However the costly Russell Crowe movie could not beat the craze for 'Iron Man 2' in many parts of the world.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 16 May 2010 | 11:50 am

Newfound love

R&B singer Janet Jackson has found  her love interest in a wealthy businessman from Qatar.
Source: | 16 May 2010 | 9:58 am

Lovin’ it <BR>

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is a jury member at this year’s Cannes festival, has signed up to direct two of the 10 segments of Love Berlin — How We Met, along with Neil LaBute.
Source: | 16 May 2010 | 9:54 am

Karan Johar extends New York holiday for Kites premiere

Karan Johar extends New York holiday for <I>Kites</I> premiereKaran Johar has extended his holiday in New York to attend the premiere of Hrithik Roshan-starrer <I>Kites</I> at Times Square Sunday. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 May 2010 | 8:52 am

Kangana-Madhavan film shoot stopped in Punjab

Kangana-Madhavan film shoot stopped in PunjabShooting of the Kangana Ranaut-Madhavan starrer <I>Tannu Weds Mannu</I>, planned in a mosque in this Punjab town, was cancelled after protests. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 May 2010 | 8:42 am

Mrinal Sen's Khandahar rises from the ruins - Hindustan Times


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Mrinal Sen's Khandahar rises from the ruins
Hindustan Times
Mrinal Sen's Khandahar, screened last night as part of Cannes Classics in the ongoing Film Festival, appeared as fresh from the laboratory as it must have been in 1984. That was the year it was made and shown in this Festival, then as part of A Certain ...
Cannes rises for a rare ruin restoredCalcutta Telegraph
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 16 May 2010 | 5:43 am

Anupama's Cannes corner

Anupama's Cannes cornerThe Cannes Film Festival is all about access. Access to stars, screenings and the parties. 



Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 16 May 2010 | 4:58 am