I like flamboyant roles: Suhasi Dhami

Television actress Suhasi Dhami, who is working in Zee TV's "Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli", says she has a bent towards flamboyant roles.
Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 9:37 am

Marriage not on cards: Karan Grover

Television actor Karan Grover, who is working in Zee TV's "Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli" says he doesn't see any prospects of marriage for the next five-seven years.
Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 9:31 am

Sushant to shake a leg with Rakhi in 'Zara Nachke Dikha'

Television actor Sushant Singh Rajput, better known as Manav of "Pavitra Rishta" is set to shake a leg with item girl Rakhi Sawant on dance reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha".
Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 9:26 am

Sara Khan to quit 'Bidaai'?

Television actress Sara Khan, who plays Sadhana in "Bidaai" is likely to quit the show.
Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 9:22 am

Anupam Kher walks out of 'Dear Friend Hitler'

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has walked out of the movie "Dear Friend Hitler" saying that he wants to "respect my fans' opinion".
Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 8:36 am

The London INDIAN Film Festival launches begins on July 15

The London INDIAN Film Festival launches begins on July 15 By devansh patel The London Indian Film Festival launches from July 15- 20 in London with a range of cutting-edge movies from some of India's hottest independent talents, we aren't talking Bollywood here, but films that challenge, make you think and show a more realistic view of India today in all its colour and diversity. The Festival's selection of films are screened across London, opening in the city centre at Cineworld (Haymarket), then Barbican, Nehru Centre, Watermans and Genesis cinemas. The Festival covers a wide range of themes from family dramas, coming-of age tales to twisted urban romance. What pervades many of these movies is a new more assured Indian cool, experimenting with cinematic styles, new technology and influenced by themes both East and West, which has helped them win favour with the young in-crowd in super cities like Mumbai. The London Indian Film Festival opens at Cineworld (Haymarket) on July 15 with the UK premiere of the challenging Love, Sex Aur Dhokha, (Love, Sex and Betrayal) , by director, Dibakar Banerjee. Through three intertwined tales, this controversial film explores sexuality, voyeurism, love and betrayal in modern India. The film has un-known actors, but it's radical revision -challenging the romantic Indian fairy-tale romance was a big box office hit when it was released in India in March. Of course being an Opening Night expect some VIPs to turn up! Other highlights in this festival include the high-impact City of Gold, by the maverick director, Mahesh Manjrekar, on the forgotten history of mill workers of Mumbai, whose livelihoods were crushed when the mills were converted into the glitzy shopping malls and five star hotels. Meanwhile, Last Chance Mumbai is a sophisticated multi-strand ensemble exploring the connective lives of the city's inhabitants over a 24 hour period by acclaimed director, Saeed Akhtar Mirza. Road To Sangam directed by Amit Rai, explores ideas of Nation India and sometimes conflicting religious identity. It tells the story of one Muslim man's desire to help take Mahatma Gandhi's remaining ashes to the holy river and explores how many Muslims in India seem themselves 60 years after independence. The closing movie is the UK premiere Vihir (The Well) by award winning director Umesh Kulkarni (world premiered at Berlin), which is stunningly filmed amongst the grandeur of the rolling Indian plains of two adolescent friends who inspire each other's journey to manhood. London INDIAN film Festival partners from across the industry are supporting the Festival. The Satyajit Foundation's Ray Short Film Competition has joined the Festival with the winning filmmaker receiving a £1,000 Award on 20 July at Cineworld, Haymarket. More guests are expected to be confirmed nearer the time. Detailed listings are attached below. Listings Information: CENTRAL LONDON VENUE Thursday 15 July Opening Night UK Premiere Cineworld Haymarket Tel: 0871 200 2000 Tickets: £9.50 (conc.: £7.50) 7.00pm Love, Sex Aur Dhokha (Love, Sex & Betrayal), followed by Q&A with director, Dibakar Banerjee Running time 150 mins approx, Release 2010 Hindi with English sub-titles Shocking and gripping, this international version of hit film Love, Sex Aur Dhokha pulls no punches as it introduces us to the surveillance crammed world of today's mega-city India. Deftly told through 3 inter-twinned stories, Banerjee takes us on a roller coaster ride of twisted tales of young love, soaked in betrayal. Friday 16 July Nehru Centre, 8 South Audley Street, London W1K 1HF FREE but rsvp essential e: rsvp@nehrucentre.org.uk Tel: 020 7491 3567 3.00pm Satyajit Ray Foundation's Short Film Award nominees screening at Nehru Centre Tuesday 20 July Cineworld Haymarket Tel: 0871 200 2000 Tickets: £9.50 (conc.: £7.50) 7pm Satyajit Ray Foundation's Short Film Award announced, followed by Closing Night film, VIHIR (THE WELL) Q&A with director, Umesh Kulkarni and producer Girish Kulkarni after screening Running Time (117 mins), Release 2010 Language: Marathi with English subtitles A wonderfully moving coming of age tale, stunningly filmed amongst the grandeur of the rolling Indian plains. Two adolescent best friends inspire each other as they grow up, until one makes a fateful decision that will change the others life forever. CITY Saturday 17 July Barbican Cinema Tel: 020 7 638 8891 Tickets: Standard: £7.50 online (£9.50 full price) Barbican Members: £6.50 online (£7.50 full price) Concessions: £7.50 7.45pm Last Chance Mumbai Dir. Saeed Akhtar Mirza Running time 120 mins approx, Release 2009 Hindi with English subtitles 'Monsoon Wedding' actor Vijay Raaz leads an impressive cast of characters in this multi-strand ensemble, set in the megalopolis of modern Mumbai, that explores the connected lives of the city's varied inhabitants over the same 24 hour period. Raaz (a thief), sparks a sequence of events that bring all our characters lives into head long collision. Sunday 18 July Eastern Eye Gala at Barbican 3.45pm Road to Sangam Writer /Dir. Amit Rai Running time (135 mins), Release 2010 With English subtitles A last urn of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes are discovered and have to be taken to the confluence (Sangam) of the holy rivers. A Moslem mechanic is tasked to prepare Gandhi's vehicle but inter-religious strife lead to him being torn between his morals. Featuring a cameo appearance by Tushar Gandhi (grandson of the Mahatma) with Indian cinema greats, Paresh Rawal and Om Puri (East is East). EAST LONDON Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Road London E1 4UJ 020 7780 2000 Ticket Prices Mon-Thurs Full price £6.00, Student/ Concessions £5.00 Weekend Full price £7.50, Student/Concessions £5.00 Other ticket prices available for senior, children and families. Friday 16 July 7.00pm City of Gold Sunday 18 July 7.00pm City of Gold Dir. Mahesh Manjrekar Running Time (142 mins), Release April 2010, with Seema Biswas. Hindi with English subtitles This is a powerful tale about the untold story behind today's Mumbai - regarded by many as the 'City of Gold'. The Dhuri family of mill workers, headed by their strong-willed mother, played by Seema Biswas (Bandit Queen), live on the edge of the slums. They struggle to survive the abyss of poverty as Mumbai's great mills are struck down by political corruption and commercial greed, to make way for glittering new shopping malls and five star hotels. Monday 19 July 7.00pm Road to Sangam Writer /Dir. Amit Rai Running time (135 mins), Release 2010 With English subtitles A last urn of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes are discovered and have to be taken to the confluence (Sangam) of the holy rivers. A Moslem mechanic is tasked to prepare Gandhi's vehicle but inter-religious strife lead to him being torn between his morals. Featuring a cameo appearance by Tushar Gandhi (grandson of the Mahatma) with Indian cinema greats, Paresh Rawal and Om Puri (East is East). WEST LONDON Watermans 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DS Box Office: 020 8232 1010 Tickets: £7.50 (£6.00 conc.) Friday 16 July 8pm Dev D Dir. Anurag Kashyap / Script Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap / with Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, Kalki Koechlin / 2009 Hindi with English subtitles Trailblazer of a younger generation of Indian directors Anurag Kashyap brings a brilliant, luxuriantly visual re-telling to the classic story of Devdas, who treats his girlfriend in the wrong way and ends up the broken hearted lover. Saturday 17 July 8pm Love Sex Aur Dhokha (Love, Sex And Betrayal) Running time 150 mins approx, Release 2010 Hindi with English sub-titles Shocking and gripping, this international version of hit film Love, Sex Aur Dhokha pulls no punches as it introduces us to the surveillance crammed world of today's mega-city India. Deftly told through 3 inter-twinned stories, Banerjee takes us on a roller coaster ride of twisted tales of young love, soaked in betrayal. Sunday 18 July 7pm Last Chance Mumbai (Ek Tho Mumbai) Last Chance Mumbai Dir. Saeed Akhtar Mirza Running time 120 mins approx, Release 2009 Hindi with English subtitles 'Monsoon Wedding' actor Vijay Raaz leads an impressive cast of characters in this multi-strand ensemble, set in the megalopolis of modern Mumbai, that explores the connected lives of the city's varied inhabitants over the same 24 hour period. Raaz (a thief), sparks a sequence of events that bring all our characters lives into head long collision.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2010 | 7:35 am

Manisha's 3-day wedding celebration starts today!

The actress is marrying businessman Samrat Dahal in a glittering three-day ceremony starting today. While the wedding is scheduled for Saturday, the engagement will take place today and the reception is on Sunday.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 7:12 am

"With AB I could do films because we tackle different characters" - Mani Ratnam

From Pallavi Anu Pallavi in Kannada in 1983 to Raavan in Hindi in 2010. It has indeed been very long and fruitful journey for Mani Ratnam. Most cineastes regard him as one of the most significant voices of commercial Indian cinema. Straddling the world of high aesthetics, mass orientation and some say, simplistic politics, Mani has created a spiral of work whose impact resonates across the face of Indian cinema no matter what the spoken language of his characters...Kannada, Tamil or Hindi. Remarkably soft-spoken and possessing a wicked sense of humour Mani Ratnam who turned 54 on June 2, speaks to Subhash K Jha It's been a long tough journey for you would you say, Raavan was your hardest film to make? Ah let me think, yes, you could be right, but that is the exact way I felt about the last film and the one before that. When I did my first film I said to myself just in a film or two you will know enough about filming and then it would be a piece of cake. And I believed it. But No. it is still as tough. Gets worse by the film. The rugged jungles and the severe climate...how integral were they to the plot? Could the hardships faced by the cast and crew have been diminished if you had shot in less severe locations? As a story teller, you try to use every tool at your disposal to tell the story better, to stage the scenes effectively. The terrain and the climate is a very huge tool. They are the stage on which the drama is mounted. They help you to transport the viewer close to the character, to the action. And gives the actor a pre-set stage on which he or she can perform. So the location and the climate is not a hindrance, we seek it. We planned Raavan in the monsoons, so that we could benefit from the helping hands of nature. We planned Raavan in the monsoons, so that we could benefit from the helping hands of nature A film by Mani Ratnam is considered a cinematic event. How would regard your journey from your early Tamil films to Dil Se in Hindi, Yuva and now Raavan? Tough hard journey. The terrain we shoot in are nothing compared to this path. It just doesn't get easy. The struggle has increased because you don't have excuses to fall back on. You can't claim it is first film and therefore errors and omissions are expected. You can't hide behind your own cliches that you have exhausted by now. And world cinema is growing at such a clip that you've got to keep changing to stay within the reasonable distance. It is not so much the film or the logistics but your own creativity you battle against. You suddenly suffered a health scare during the shooting. How did that experience change your perception of art and life? Ha! The scares are just reminders to stay fit and healthy. Once this ten- headed Raavan is out of my system I shall be back on course and fitness. To answer the second part of you question...How does it affect art and life? Well it is romantic idea to think that when you go into an ICU and come out come out with a changed perspective on everything. Not true. Though what it did for me with this film was made me get Raavan meaner and fitter. What I did not do to myself I did to my script. Cut the flab and got it leaner. Considering the difficulties you faced in making Raavan would you say shooting a film in a studio is far more manageable, if less authentic? When I watch a film, I have never been bothered about how difficult it must have been for the maker to put it together. That is the problem of the director. As a viewer we just see if the film connects. Finally that is the only thing counts. And makes the distributor count. So when you make the movie - where you do, does not matter, as long as you are able to make the connection. Where you shoot is your personal call. Raavan was done in two languages simultaneously. Did that mean double the toil? Yes, I am afraid. What we got right in the first place, we had to battle all over again to get it right again, and if that by chance became better, we had to remake the first one again. When we made mistakes we made them twice. We will never forget the mistakes we made in this shoot because we already paid for it. To be honest it was a bit more than double toil. More like 2.5. We will never forget the mistakes we made in this shoot because we already paid for it Earlier people spoke about your comfortable equation with Madhavan. Now do you share a similar comfort level with Abhishek Bachchan? Comfort is a bad word during shooting. If you become comfortable you tend to become complacent. The struggle phase is much better, because then, there is this stress and effort to reach for more. With AB, I could do a few films only because we were tackling very different characters each time. Lalan was a far cry from Gurukanth and Beera now is way away from Gurukanth Desai. Which means the actor and I are back to square one. Which is - not having a clue as to how to bring Beera alive on screen. Square one is a good place at the start of the shoot. With AB, I could do a few films only because we were tackling very different characters each time And Aishwarya? She did her first film Irruvar with you? Now Raavan. How far has she emerged as an actress? Ash was good right from Irruvar. She was doing in a language she did not know, was doing two different characters and she was doing a film that was being shot in lengthy - and slightly complicated style. It did not have any comfort of a launch film. She was pushed into the water. Like we have done with her several times in Raavan. And she had to shout in Tamil for help. Ash just swam. In Raavan, Ragini is the key. She is one who drives the film. She is the one who treads the path that is unwritten. Beera (Abhishek) and Dev (Vikram) are roles that are set - and the actors stand tall in them. Ash had to make Ragini her own. She had to find a Pitch, a Sur that would make you connect with her and the film. She really carries the audience perspective in the story telling. Please describe some of the most memorable and frightening experiences of shooting Raavan. Memorable moments… the entire struggle each day, the torture that I put the entire crew into. If I was going to battle why make the rest comfortable? Let them share a bit of my anxiety. The frightening ones are answering your unending questions. How do you keep on grilling, Subhash? What next? Are you doing another Hindi film, this time with Ranbir Kapoor? What next? Honestly don't know. At the beginning of Raavan I thought I would retire after this film and settle in Kodaikanal and play golf everyday. At the end of the film I am ready to start my next one soon. So let's see. I should become very good in either golf or filmmaking. Can't struggle with both. That's for sure.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 18 Jun 2010 | 7:02 am

Angelina Jolie's casting as Cleopatra causes race row

Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie is at the centre of a race row with objections being raised to her playing Queen Cleopatra on screen, a role many say should have gone to a black actress.<br><br>The 35-year-old actress is tipped to play the legendary Queen of the Nile and the film's producer, Scott Rudin had said that the role is being developed with her in mind as she has &quot;the perfect look&quot;.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 6:55 am

Documentary on Bhopal gas tragedy might not be screened

A documentary film based on the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy might never be screened as its original print is unavailable with Madhyam, which has commissioned the film, official sources said today.<br><br>A print of the documentary <i>Sheeshon Ka Mahal</i> is no longer available with the organisation, they said.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 6:41 am

Robert Pattinson finds nude scene "haunting"

<i>Twilight</i> star Robert Pattinson says that he was not comfortable enacting the nude scenes in his movie <i>Little Ashes</i> and is still haunted by them.<br><br>The 24-year-old actor took on the role of Salvador Dali in the film and remembers that he had to bare all in a room full of men, Contactmusic reported. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 5:52 am

‘India is the right place to showcase house music’

DJ Owen Clarke, playing at the club Prive, in the city tonight, sure knows his house music.

Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 5:46 am

Anupam Kher out of Hitler biopic

In the face of negative reaction of several Indian fans who criticised Anupam Kher for stepping into Hitler's shoes, the actor has decided to back out from playing a role the movie. He said human emotions are bigger than cinema.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 5:35 am

Jaden Smith to be the next Jackie Chan

Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan has found a successor in Hollywood heartthrob Will Smith's son Jaden smith and is convinced he will be the next big action star.<br><br>Chan who starred alongside the 11-year-old in <i>Karate Kid</i> said that Jaden is very dedicated and is supported by his father in the quest for perfection, reported Contactmusic. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 5:35 am

No Twitter ban for Imran, Deepika

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli who is currently overseeing his next project, Break ke Baad has not forbidden lead actors Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan to tweeting.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 5:31 am

America Ferrera gets engaged

<i>Ugly Betty</i> star America Ferrera has got engaged to her long term boyfriend, director Ryan Piers Williams.<br><br>The 26-year-old actress who shot to fame playing Betty Suarez, the spirited but plain girl who aspires to make it in the world of fashion journalism, showed off her engagement ring during a recent red carpet outing, reported Daily Mail online.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 5:17 am

The real hero of Raavan - Rediff

NDTV.com

The real hero of Raavan Rediff "He is truly a genius," says Tamil actor Vikram. "But he doesn't know it." The 54-year-old film-maker has made more than 24 films, directing most of them in more than two decades. "But here is a man who is treating Raavan like his first film. ... Raavan | The demon's doomsdayLivemint Bachchans bring house down at 'Raavan' premiere in LondonTimes of India 'I feel like a beginner' – Mani RatnamThe Hindu IBNLive.com -Express Buzz -Oneindia all 778 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 4:15 am

Karate Kid Jackie’s biggest desi opening

Sony Pictures’ remake of the 1984 cult blockbuster, The Karate Kid, has got the biggest opening for any Jackie Chan film in India.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 4:09 am

Manisha's 3-day wedding celebration starts today! - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Manisha's 3-day wedding celebration starts today! Hindustan Times As Nepal hosts Manisha Koirala's wedding Saturday, the most intense speculation is whether President Ram Baran Yadav will come face to face with his bete noire, Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, and the latter with his, ex-king Gyanendra. ... Manisha Koirala to tie the knot todayOneindia Manisha Koirala Gets Married Todayindia-server.com Manisha Koirala set to enter matrimony todaySpicezee The News International all 11 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 4:02 am

Bollywood is bigger than Hollywood: Abhishek

The lead actor of the movie Raavan that releases today says that India has the largest film industry in the world. He feels that Bollywood would sell twice the amount of tickets that Hollywood does.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 4:01 am

Deepak Dobriyal's encounter with a dead girl

Think bizarre and Deepak Dobriyal comes to mind. After getting our goat with his animal attachment, the quirky actor went ghost hunting while shooting for Anand Rai's Tanu Weds Manu, a few days ago. Says a unit source, "We're shooting in
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:59 am

Bollywood call for Waka Waka girl Shakira

The opening ceremony of the FIFA is still fresh in the minds of the people who had seen the pop singer Shakira rocking the stage with the song “Waka Waka.” This pop star from Columbia is set to rock Bollywood with
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:57 am

Aamir throws party for Oscar winner

Two-time Oscar-winner, musician Gustavo Santaolalla, who has composed for movies like Babel and Brokeback Mountain, is in Mumbai to record the soundtrack of Dhobi Ghaat. And producer Aamir Khan is throwing a party for him at his home.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:55 am

Salman Khan does it again!

Salman Khan doesn't seem to have enough of Sri Lanka at IIFA. That's probably why he has convinced the producer and director of his forthcoming film, Ready, with Asin, to change the shoot location from the much-exploited Mauritius to the not-often-visited Sri Lanka.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:50 am

Raavan releases in 2200 screens worldwide

Mani Ratnam's <i>Raavan</i> starring Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai and Tamil superstar Vikram has released in 2200 screens worldwide in three languages. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:48 am

Ambani-Pitt collaborate on film

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Big Entertainment (RBE), and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment have bought the rights to Tom Rachman’s best-seller, The Imperfectionists.
Source: | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:45 am

Joe Jackson files complaint against MJ’s concert promoters

London (ANI): Michael Jackson’s father Joe’s lawyers have filed an official complaint against the King of Pop’s London concert promoters. Jackson has accused AEG bosses of failing to provide medical equipment that was requested by Michael’s doctor.Jackson’s personal physician, doctor Conrad
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:43 am

Raavanan – Movie Review

Mani Ratnam, one of the film maker, who enjoys the top spot from three decades in Indian cinema, has disappointed the neutral viewers with his newly released film Raavanan. Yes, comparing with his previous Blockbusters like Thalapathy, Nayakan and Mouna Ragam,
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:41 am

Bachchan-Balki get together to make 15-minute short-film on Indian cinema

Even as Balki puts finishing touches to the script for his third film featuring the Big B in the lead, the twosome who gave us the two extremely unconventional hits Cheeni Kum and Paa will now be getting together for a 15-minute film celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema. While details for the project are yet to be finalized, it is understood that PVR Cinemas has commissioned 8 leading filmmakers to make 15-minute films which would all be released as one feature film in 2013 when Indian cinema celebrates a 100 years of existence. The first director to start his film would be Balki. Says the director, "Doing a short film with Amitji would be a special challenge for me because I've never done a film in that format before, and neither has he. We've done numerous ads and two feature films together. Now let's see what I can do with Amitji in the 15 minutes that we'll be provided." Balki says another film with the Big B, no matter what its duration was imperative. "I was beginning to get withdrawal symptoms. That man is addictive. Once you work with him, there's no way you can resist working with him over and over again." While the challenge of creating a 15-minute full and comprehensive film replete with a plot and a background score will be taken up by Balki in the pre-winter months, at the end of the year, he'll start his third feature film with Mr. Bachchan. Apparently, it would be the Big B's most intensely romantic film since Yash Chopra's Kabhi Kabhie in 1975. And no, this time there would be no Abhishek Bachchan.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:38 am

Aamir Khan to be on Twitter from July 1

Aamir Khan is all set to join Twitter from July 1 on the insistence of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:35 am

Twilight fans force Emma Roberts to delete Twitter account

New York (ANI): Actress Emma Roberts has deleted her Twitter account after she was bombarded with nasty tweets from Twilight fans, who support character Edward Cullen, for saying she preferred Jacob Black. Roberts, 19, had revealed on The Tonight Show that
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:32 am

Bollywood call for Waka Waka girl Shakira - Oneindia

BollyPatrika.com (blog)

Bollywood call for Waka Waka girl Shakira Oneindia The opening ceremony of the FIFA is still fresh in the minds of the people who had seen the pop singer Shakira rocking the stage with the song “Waka Waka.” This pop star from Columbia is set to rock Bollywood with her voice. Shakira may soon make debut ... Shakira enters BollywoodTimes of India Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamakaRediff Shakira's Bollywood cabaret songHindustan Times FV Current Waves -Total Filmy -The First Reporter all 95 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:30 am

Jordan, Alex Reid sign £600k deal to televise marriage blessing

London (ANI): Katie Price a.k.a Jordan and her husband Alex Reid have signed a 600,000 pounds agreement to televise their marriage blessing. The 31-year-old model, and cage fighter Alex, had a little ceremony in Las Vegas in February away from the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 3:05 am

Thoda Hai Bas Thode .. gets Thodisi TRPs

‘Thoda Hai Bas Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai’ proved to be true to it’s the name, after the opening week, as it had to be content with thodisi (little) TRPs. ‘Thoda Hai..’ had launched on 7th June replacing Rajan Shahi’s ‘Swarg’ at
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:58 am

Eminem supports gay marriage

London (ANI): Rapper Eminem has offered his full support for same-sex marriage in his home state of Michigan. The Slim Shady star has previously come under fire from gay rights groups over his contentious songs. He was targeted by gay-rights campaigners
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:54 am

Malika Sherawat acting with Salma Hayek!

It has been a long time since Mallika Sherawat was last seen in Bollywood films. The sexy lady was missing from the industry, as she was busy with her ambitious Hollywood projects. Bollywood filmmakers might have stopped offering her roles, but
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:50 am

Megan Fox lost the engagement ring‎

Hollywood actress Megan Fox has got engaged again to her long-standing partner Brian Austin Green, who is well known for his role David Silver on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210.The news must have broken millions of hearts all over the
Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:42 am

Salman likely to turn Deepika's bodyguard - Oneindia

BehindWoods

Salman likely to turn Deepika's bodyguard Oneindia If all goes well, then Salman Khan may turn the bodyguard of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone! Don't get confused, he is very much into acting and it will be for the sake of a film only. There is speculation that the Hindi remake of the South Indian ... New hot man in Deepika's lifeTimes of India Deepika & John to play lead role in the remake of super hit Tamil FilmThe First Reporter Deepika's New Hot Listindia-server.com Fresh News -Entertainment and Showbiz! (blog) -Lazybuzz News all 13 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:37 am

Anupam Kher out of Hitler biopic - Hindustan Times

Peace FM Online

Anupam Kher out of Hitler biopic Hindustan Times In the face of negative reaction by several Indian fans who criticised Anupam Kher for stepping into Hitler's shoes, the actor took the decision of backing out from the movie. He said human emotions are bigger than cinema. According to the actor, ... Anupam Kher pulls out of Hitler filmRediff Hitler… It shall not be for Kher!Indiainfo.com Anupam Kher pulls out of 'My Friend Hitler'Press Trust of India Spicezee -india-server.com -Times of India all 71 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:37 am

Mumbai underworld saga not biopic: Milan Luthria

He has taken colours from movies like 'Deewar' and 'Zanjeer' to recreate a retro look with contemporary coating for "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai".
Source: Entertainment News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:36 am

No Twitter ban for Imran, Deepika - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

No Twitter ban for Imran, Deepika Hindustan Times It was reported yesterday that filmmaker Kunal Kohli, currently overseeing his next project, Break Ke Baad in Mauritius, has forbidden lead actors Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan from talking about the film on social networking websites. ... Twitter gag on BollywoodDaily News & Analysis Imran Khan, Deepika Padukone take a break from tweetingApun Ka Choice Deepika-Imran have been forbidden from TweetingRegional Times TopNews all 7 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 2:06 am

Aamir Khan to finally join Twitter July 1 - Times of India

Hindustan Times

Aamir Khan to finally join Twitter July 1 Times of India After much persuasion from megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood actor-producer Aamir Khan has finally decided to join micro-blogging website Twitter July 1. "Aamir will be on Twitter from July 1. He was not on Twitter till now because he thought he ... Aamir Khan says yes to AmitabhOneindia Aamir Khan says yes to join TwitterTotal Filmy HT Café Exclusive: Aamir Khan unpluggedHindustan Times NDTV.com -koimoi -Daily News & Analysis all 157 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:51 am

BJP MLAs caught playing dirty Raajneeti - Oneindia

Sify

BJP MLAs caught playing dirty Raajneeti Oneindia By Raymond Ronamai The Congressmen were recently blasted for watching Raajneeti even before it was sent to censor board. Now, it's the turn of its arch rivals BJP MLAs to feel the heat. A local court has asked the police to file an FIR against the ... Court orders probe into pirated DVD screening of RaajneetiHindustan Times Pirated Raajneeti' lands BJP in a soupTimes of India Politics as unusualIndian Express NDTV.com -Hollywood Reporter -Asian Age all 73 news articles »

Source: Entertainment - Google News | 18 Jun 2010 | 1:45 am

Alka Ajith is Airtel super singer junior 2 winner

Alka Ajith emerged as the final title winner and was awarded a beautiful villa worth Rs. 25 lakhs. Shravan who came second, was the show's runner-up and was awarded a stylish car.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 18 Jun 2010 | 12:37 am

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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:54 pm

Aamir Khan to finally join Twitter on July 1

After much persuasion from megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood actor-producer Aamir Khan has finally decided to join micro-blogging website Twitter on July 1.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 4:33 pm

Melissa Cunningham:Jeremy London's wife is suddenly hot! Why?

Melissa and Jeremy eloped in 2006 and they have a three year old son named Lyrik. In the fall of 2008 the couple announced of their separation with rumours claiming that his drug use was the cause of this all
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:02 pm

Miley Cyrus not affected by photo scandal, busy promoting her album

Miley Cyrus was spotted with her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Miley told Ryan Seacrest that she was just focusing on the positive and she hopes that her latest record does well.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Jun 2010 | 2:21 pm

Jeremy London kidnapped, forced to take drugs: All details

He was taken from outside the Bahama Hotel and apartments on North Palm Canyon Drive and drove him around in his car at the gunpoint. London managed to escape the next morning at 3 am
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:38 pm

Oscar Winner Danny Boyle of 'Slumdog Millionaire' fame to direct 2012 Olympic show

From Oscar to Olympic, what a journey for a man, who portrayed the soul of Mumbai slums in such a fantastic way. Danny Boyle, director of 'Slumdog Millionaire' was named as artist director of the opening ceremony fro 2012 Olympic Game in London.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Jun 2010 | 1:03 pm

Aamir Khan to join Twitter from July 1

The perfectionist Khan is known to be a recluse. However he did start his personal blog and then ventured onto facebook when his film 3 Idiots was up for release, but now we hear that he is all set to join Twitter. Come July 1, Aamir will be on Twitter with the handle @aamir_khan, this comes post requests by none other than Mr. Amitabh Bachchan who convinced the reclusive Khan to join in. Bachchan who sometime back launched his own blog and even joined twitter is the main reason. Aamir on the other hand says that with a request from a cinema stalwart like Mr. Bachchan who can in their right mind say no? So gear up as your favourite star Aamir Khan will get even closer to you on Twitter.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jun 2010 | 12:19 pm

Manisha's wedding to bring arch-foes face to face?

As Nepal hosts Manisha Koirala's wedding Saturday, the most intense speculation is whether President Ram Baran Yadav will come face to face with his bete noire, Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, and the latter with his, ex-king Gyanendra. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:52 am

My Hindi has improved after Raavan: Vikram

Tamil superstar Vikram, who makes his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam's Raavan, says he now speaks Hindi more fluently, thanks to the movie.
Source: | 17 Jun 2010 | 11:08 am

Harrison ties the knot with Flockhart

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart finally have tied the knot - in a wedding presided over by New Mexico's governor.<br> 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:45 am

Raavan is just amazing, says Big B

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was in London for the premiere of his son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai's film <i>Raavan</i> on Tuesday, says he's stunned by the experience. 

Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 10:35 am

Manisha's wedding to bring arch-foes face to face?

As Nepal hosts Manisha Koirala's wedding Saturday, the most intense speculation is whether President Ram Baran Yadav will come face to face with his bete noire, Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, and the latter with his, ex-king Gyanendra.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:53 am

Shiney Ahuja gets permission to stay in Mumbai till June 30

Shiney Ahuja, who was accused of raping his maid last June, and is currently facing trial, has been allowed to enter the city of Mumbai. It may be recalled that in October last year, the court had granted bail to Shiney but he was asked to stay in Delhi and enter Mumbai only for his case hearing. However Shiney's lawyers have been seeking permission for his stay in Mumbai as the actor had to shoot for his film Shunya. After much hearing, the actor has been finally granted permission to stay in Mumbai till June 30 and thereby complete his shoot. Shunya is a horror flick in which Shiney co-stars alongside Sayali Bhagat. The film is directed by Puja Bedi (niece of Bobby Bedi who has earlier produced films like Bandit Queen, Saathiya, and Maqbool).
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jun 2010 | 9:11 am

Ask your questions to Mandira Bedi!

She is one of the most well-known faces in the world of television and films whose smile can cause many hearts go aflutter. After acting in many T.V. serials and films, she took everyone by surprise when she turned host of a cricket based show. With each passing year, her popularity among the players and cricket viewers around the globe has only increased. She is none other than the ravishing Mandira Bedi. While Mandira is known for her smart interviewing skills, having interviewed the best in the business, this time we decide to turn the tables on her. Bollywood Hungama gives you a unique opportunity of asking Mandira everything you ever wanted to know about her films to her hobbies to her favourite cricketer to her fashion statement. So hurry...Don't wait! All you need to do is post your questions for Mandira in the comments section below and we'll get her to answer your questions.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:40 am

Anupam Kher withdraws from film on Hitler

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Protests by India's small Jewish community have prompted leading actor Anupam Kher to pull out of a film on the last days of Adolf Hitler, a rare subject for a movie in the Bollywood film industry.
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 17 Jun 2010 | 8:03 am

Abhishek- Aishwarya make it for Kirron Kher's birthday party at 2 am

It was an exhilarating Wednesday- night for Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Their new film together was premiered at the British Film Institute. The first Indian film to get the honour. The Bachchan and the Rai parents were present watching the film for the first time. Said Aishwarya after the screening, "Just seeing their faces after the show, Abhishek and I knew we could sleep in peace tonight." From Monday morning till Tuesday, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan went sleepless for more than 24 hours. Late on Monday night-Tuesday morning she attended family-friend Kirron Kher's birthday party, and then headed for the airport to catch her flight to London for the premiere of Raavan. When Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan walked in hand-in-hand at 2 in the morning to wish Kirron Kher a happy birthday on Monday night, everyone presumed they were sauntering in refreshed and rejuvenated. Fact is, they headed straight for the Khers from a series of media events in Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai because there was no way they'd miss Kirron's birthday. While Anupam Kher prefers to keep his distance, Kirron who turned 55 on Monday is very close to the entire Bachchan parivar. Her son Sikandar is known to hang out with Abhishek who calls the youngster his younger brother. Given a choice Kirron wouldn't want any of the Bachchans to miss her birthday. This year the senior Bachchans are in Europe while Abhishek and Aishwarya are busy promoting Raavan and had made it clear that showing up for her birthday party was a near-impossiblity. Says a source close to the couple, "Way past midnight the events and engagements for Raavan were still not over. But the couple decided that not dropping in for their Kirron Aunty's birthday especially when the senior Bachchans are away, would have been improper and hurtful." After the party the couple went to meet the Raavan crew which was at a special screening of the film. Says a family friend, "Aishwarya is very careful about family duties. More so when Abhishek's parents are out of town. She knew she and her husband were representing the Bachchans at Kirron's party. She couldn't miss it, although she was without food, rest or even a dress-change the whole day." Known to stretch the schedules beyond human endurance, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan set a new record for herself over the past weekend in time management when she flew into Delhi on Sunday afternoon to join Abhishek media events, flew out of Delhi at 5 am solo on Monday morning to Hyderabad to join Vikram for media events for the Telugu version of Raavan, and flew back in the evening for more media interactions and Kirron Kher's birthday. Just before she left for London, Aishwarya said, "It's been a really really hectic time for both me and Abhishek. We've been running around trying to develop a new technology for time management. Sadly we don't get time to spend together. That's why this trip to London is precious. Because the entire family will be together for our film. That's what I call bliss."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Jun 2010 | 7:53 am

London crowds throng as SRK joins Bachchans for 'Raavan' premiere

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan joined the Bachchan family here for the world premiere of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai starrer "Raavan", pulling in huge crowds that wanted to see Big B and King Khan together.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 7:28 am

Reliance BIG & Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment to produce The Imperfectionists

Brad Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment, under its Creative Partnership with Reliance BIG Entertainment, have acquired the screen rights to Tom Rachman's novel, The Imperfectionists, which was published this spring by Dial Press. The Imperfectionists centres on the quirky, maddening, endearing people who write and read an international newspaper based in Rome: from the obituary reporter who will do anything to avoid work, to the young freelancer who is manipulated by an egocentric war correspondent, to the dog-obsessed publisher who seems less interested in his struggling newspaper than in his magnificent basset hound. Rachman drew from his experience as a former wire service reporter at the Associated Press (AP) office in Rome to set the stage for The Imperfectionists. Reliance BIG Entertainment, the flagship media and entertainment arm of Indian conglomerate, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG), first introduced its innovative development/ production financing deal, termed a Creative Partnership, with Plan B Entertainment at the Cannes Film Festival 2008. Commenting on the acquisition, Reliance BIG Entertainment's Chairman Amit Khanna said, "The Imperfectionists is a compliment to our slate with Plan B Entertainment. It will make a commercial and extremely relevant film which will play well to an international audience." This is one of several projects acquired by Plan B under their creative partnership with Reliance. Last year the company announced Dark Void, which is based on Capcom's acclaimed video game and being developed as a sci-fi action franchise and potential starring vehicle for Pitt.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jun 2010 | 6:05 am

Koena's sultry self on cover of The Man

She is the dusky, doe eyed, Bong babe who set Bollywood on fire with her sex appeal and oomph like she owned it. And she probably does. Koena Mitra, who is known for her inimitable dance moves, is one who has made it in this industry on her own. Still a long way to go, Koena all of 20 something knows that her attitude and her hard work will take her where she is eyeing to be. Men have dreamt of her item number in Ram Gopal Varma's Road, but what lies behind that mysterious garb is the question they are waiting to be answered. Well! All you Koena fans need to grab this month's issue of The Man magazine as the lady herself reveals that under the hotness lies just another girl. So does she wish for a macho prince to rescue her as well? To which Koena says, "I do not go for a very macho body with a mature face; that's not my ideal at all. I like looks that can talk about a man's personality, rather than remaining wooden." If you wish to know more on Koena's average day, friends and goals, you know where the closest magazine stand is.
Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 17 Jun 2010 | 5:06 am

Bachchans shine at "Raavan" world premiere in London

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Bollywood came to London on Wednesday as Indian cinema's star couple, husband and wife Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, hit the red carpet for the world premiere of the Hindi film "Raavan."
Source: Reuters: Bollywood News | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:49 am

Javed Akhtar to pen down special poem for Katrina's character in Zoya's film

A poem of couplets written by a fan in celebration of Katrina Kaif's beauty and virtues that has surfaced on numerous websites and blogs, has inspired an entire song devoted to Katrina in Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Says a source close to the project, "Katrina plays a free- spirited girl, a wanderer at heart and a bohemian gypsy by nature whom the three male leads Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol are quite seriously fascinated by. She inspires the boys into chasing their dreams and not being afraid of reaching into the darkness to find light." And that's precisely the character that the film's director Zoya Akhtar's father, the sensitive poet Javed Akhtar, will have to describe in his lyrics for a song devoted to Katrina's character. Says the source, "There was only a vague idea for such a song in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. But when the poem by Katrina's fan surfaced on the net, everyone felt the lyrics describing Katrina's character beauty and zest for life was needed." Katrina neck-deep in shooting with Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay in Spain is flattered by all the attention she's getting online and in person. "I can't think of anything but how to get into character. This role requires a lot of physical preparation. I had almost no time to prepare for Zoya's film. I delayed my departure from Mumbai till the very last minute because I wanted to enjoy the attention that Raajneeti was getting. I get attached to a film and need a transitional period between one project and another. I didn't get that space before coming to Spain." The pleasure comes with a price. Katrina's preparation for her zany character in Zoya's film is half-complete. She needs to master many outdoor sports. Most of them are new to her. But she is learning on the job in Spain. "I landed here in the night and started shooting next morning completely unprepared. But now I'm getting a hang of it." About the ode by her fan, she says, "It's flattering to have people write such wonderful lines for you. I can't pretend to be unaffected by all the attention I'm getting. At the same time I can't let it go to my head. There's so much more to be done."
Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:34 am

Khap: A film about honour killings

The film by Ajai Sinha Khap is a contemporary tale of traditional massacre erupting in the heartland of Central India, where certain villages still follow the cruel age-old customs. This is where a story of passion, dishonour and deceit unfolds.
Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 17 Jun 2010 | 3:00 am

I don't know how to make a film: Mani Ratnam

He has been making movies for almost three decades and is known as a maverick.
Source: Entertainment News | 17 Jun 2010 | 2:35 am