Shahrukh, Shoaib leave Hyderabad fans disappointed
NR 5/11/2008
Unmindful of the sweltering heat, die-hard fans filled the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here, but were disappointed not to see their heroes - actor Shahrukh Khan and cricketer Shoaib Akhtar - in 'action'.
Bollywood goes moist-eyed on Mother's Day
Subhash K Jha 5/11/2008
From old hats like Shabana Azmi, Hema Malini and Mahesh Bhatt to young actors like Sonam Kapoor, Celina Jaitley and Abhishek Bachchan - on Mother's Day they all talk about the contribution of their mothers in their lives and give them credit for their success.
Kaifi Azmi's 'Kaifiyat' released
NR 5/11/2008
To mark the sixth death anniversary of veteran lyricist, poet and writer Kaifi Azmi, an audio CD - titled "Kaifiyat" - on some of the best works of the poet in Urdu, recited by the poet himself, was re-released here.
Global Campfire - film fest beamed live across four continents
NR 5/11/2008
In a unique initiative, a short film festival was beamed live across four continents. The city's National Centre for Performing Arts was one of the hosts of this unprecedented event.
Tagore is read much less nowadays: Soumitra Chatterjee
Madhusree Chatterjee 5/11/2008
Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee believes that Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore is very much a part of our present, but he is being read much less these days.
Where have the good old filmi mothers gone?
Subhash K Jha 5/11/2008
The portrayal of mothers in Hindi cinema has undergone a huge transition - from the sacrificing ones of the 1960s and 70s to the working and even single moms of today. But the roles of mothers has somewhat got diluted over the years - a few exceptions apart, of course.
Director Acharya thrilled with Los Angeles audience award
Subhash K Jha 5/11/2008
Director Manish Acharya is thrilled that his "Loins Of Punjab Presents" walked away with the audience award at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) and says winning a "popular" award is always great.
Young Tanay gives Ruslaan a run for his money
Subhash K Jha 5/11/2008
Actor Ruslaan Mumtaz, who's just recovered from a leg injury, plays uncle to young Tanay Cheda in upcoming comedy "Mastang Mama". And he says the child actor is actually much sharper than him.
TV stars go ga-ga over Shah Rukh
Radhika Bhirani 5/10/2008
Popular television actors Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani can't stop raving about Shah Rukh Khan ever since they shot for a special episode of "Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain" hosted by the Bollywood superstar.
Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh undergoes heart surgery
NR 5/10/2008
Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh has undergone heart surgery at the Escorts hospital here, a doctor said Saturday.
Actress Celina is shocked over public apathy
Subhash K Jha 5/10/2008
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley is in a state of shock after her brother had a near-fatal accident in an army cantonment town in Madhya Pradesh.
Jiah Khan matches Aamir kick for kick in 'Ghajini'
Subhash K Jha 5/10/2008
While Deepika Padukone is busy matching Akshay Kumar's kicks and somersaults in Bangkok for "Chandni Chowk To China", Jiah Khan has in Hyderabad done stunts to equal none other than Aamir Khan.
'Singh is Kinng' hires British band, Pritam upset
Subhash K Jha 5/9/2008
Composer Pritam Chakraborty is upset with the makers of "Singh Is Kinng" that has Akshay Kumar in the lead role for roping in Britain's popular Bhangra band RDB and American rapper Snoop Dogg to compose a rap-bhangra for it.
Nana Patekar to play Lord Krishna in 'Rajniti'
Subhash K Jha 5/9/2008
Prakash Jha has accumulated a formidable cast of actors for his next directorial venture "Rajniti" that blends contemporary Indian politics with chapters from the "Mahabharata".
Madhuri and Govinda grace Jimmy Premiere
NRm 5/9/2008
Madhuri and Govinda grace Jimmy PremiereVenue: Cinemax, Versova, Mumbai, Thursday night

Present: Mithun and Mimoh with family, Madhuri Dixit with husband Nene, Govinda, Danny, Bappi Lahiri and Family, Sunil Shetty and many more
Sharman Unveils Chetan Bhagat's novel
NRm 5/9/2008
Sharman Unveils Chetan Bhagat's novelMumbai: Sharman Joshi unveiled the latest offering by Author Chetan Bhagat titled The three mistakes of my life alongwith director Atul Agnihotri.

Venue: Pheonix Mills, Mumbai, Thursday night

Present: Chetan Bhagat, Sharman Joshi, Atul Agnihotri
Yash Raj Films embroiled in another 'title' controversy
NR 5/9/2008
Yash Raj Films has once again got embroiled in a controversy over the title of its forthcoming movie "Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Magic," which has Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles.
Queensland premier's son to pursue 'Bollywood dreams'
Neena Bhandari 5/9/2008
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh's 20-year-old son, Joe, will be heading to Mumbai this June to pursue film and television studies at a Bollywood studio.
Sony TV denies phone mix-up victim sought damages
NR 5/9/2008
Sony Entertainment TV, which has been slapped with a legal notice by a Mumbai-based woman who was inundated with calls by actor Aman Varma's fans, has refuted reports that she has demanded Rs.10 million as compensation.
Huge play on freedom struggle to open in Mumbai
NR 5/9/2008
The 90 years between the India's first war of independence in 1857 and the country attaining freedom in 1947 will come alive in a costume drama in Mumbai.
I'm not creatively involved in Hirani's 'Idiots': Chetan Bhagat
NR 5/9/2008
Putting rumours to rest, writer Chetan Bhagat confirmed that his first book "Five Point Someone" published in 2004, is being made into a film by Rajkumar Hirani of "Munnabhai" fame, but he is not creatively involved in the project.
Anushka Sharma to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan
NR 5/9/2008
Model Anushka Sharma will play Shah Rukh Khan's leading lady in "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", which is being directed by Aditya Chopra.
Amol Gupte to make film on roller-skating
Subhash K Jha 5/8/2008
"Taare Zameen Par" (TZP) writer Amol Gupte has moved on from painting and Aamir Khan to do a film on roller-skating and wants Salman Khan to play the lead.
'Tahan' my first Bollywood-style entertainer: Santosh Sivan
Subhash K Jha 5/8/2008
He directed "Asoka" with Shah Rukh Khan in the title role, but Santosh Sivan describes his new Hindi film, "Tahan", as his first Bollywood entertainer.
They call him Pritam Singh in Punjab!
Subhash K Jha 5/8/2008
On a recent visit to Punjab for a concert, music composer Pritam Chakraborty was taken aback to see posters calling him 'Pritam Singh'.
Shah Rukh recites Tagore before Twenty20 audience
NR 5/8/2008
A true entertainer that he is, Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan enthralled the crowd here reciting Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's poems when the team's match against Bangalore Royal Challengers was delayed Thursday due to rains.
Soha Ali Khan held guilty, gun license cancelled
NR 5/8/2008
Actress Soha Ali Khan was Thursday held guilty of suppressing facts while seeking renewal of her gun license, and also of allowing misuse of her weapon by her father, former cricketer Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, allegedly in killing a blackbuck.
Ravi Chopra's high expectations from 'Bhoothnath'
Radhika Bhirani 5/8/2008
After B.R. Films' "Baabul" (2006) proved to be a box office dud, producer Ravi Chopra has high expectations from Amitabh Bachchan starrer "Bhoothnath", a fun-filled fantasy film releasing worldwide Friday.
Neil Nitin Mukesh does his first ad
Subhash K Jha 5/8/2008
Neil Nitin, grandson of legendary singer Mukesh, is going places. After bagging a Yash Raj Films project, the actor has done his first ad and says he had his first brush with big stunts while shooting for the commercial.
Ajay Devgan ignored Kajol's tears
NR 5/8/2008
When Bollywood actress Kajol, who is currently on the panel of judges of Zee TV's reality show "Rock N Roll Family" along with husband Ajay Devgan and mother Tanuja, broke down on the sets of the show, her husband chose not to console her.
I'm a blind fan of Tagore, says Shah Rukh
NR 5/8/2008
Superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owner Shah Rukh Khan is a true entertainer. Feeling the pulse of the city Thursday, when Kolkata celebrated the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, he said he was a "blind fan" of the bard of Bengal.
Royal friend Dev Anand to visit Kathmandu
Sudeshna Sarkar 5/8/2008
As Nepal's cornered King Gyanendra awaits a countdown to the abolition of his crown, will his last days in the endangered royal palace be livened up with a visit by India's legendary film actor Dev Anand?
Elvis tribute artiste has Delhi rocking
IANS 5/8/2008
Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, set the capital on fire. The hip-shaking, gyrating rock sensation of the 60s and the 70s was in full regalia - his trademark long sideburns, high-collared sequinned jacket - as he belted out favourites like "Jailhouse Rock" and "All Shook Up" in his deep resonant baritone.
Rahul Bose hopes to make an impact in US with latest starrer
Subhash K. Jha 5/8/2008
The Rahul Bose starrer "Before The Rains" will be released in the US Friday and the actor says he and director Santosh Sivan are expecting to make an impact beyond the song-and-dance formula with this film.
'Tashan' director plans another whimsical film
Subhash K. Jha 5/8/2008
The backlash against his directorial debut "Tashan" notwithstanding, director Vijay Krishna Acharya is set to direct his next film and wants to show critics that his convictions as a filmmaker are intact.
'Rave Party' not just about Scarlett Keeling: director
Arpana 5/8/2008
Director Prabhakar Shukla, who is attracting media attention with plans to make a film on British teenager Scarlett Keeling who was raped and murdered in Goa, says the film is not just about her but also on the larger issue of drug abuse.
Speed Rider premiere
NRm 5/7/2008
Speed Rider premiereMumbai: Celebrities from television and bollywood graced the premiere of Warner Bros latest offering 'Speed Rider'.

Venue: PVR Juhu, Mumbai, Wednesday night

Present: Yukta Mookhey, Chetan Hansraj, Gaurav, Anchala Sachdev, Candice Pinto and others
Katrina and Twinkle Khanna at Vipul Shah party
NRm 5/7/2008
Katrina and Twinkle Khanna at Vipul Shah partyMumbai: Vipul Shah threw a surprise bash to celebrate wife Shefali Shah's achievements for her movie Gandhi My Father. Shefali won awards for her act in the movie at Tokyo international film fest and Zee Cine awards. Katrina Kaif, Twinkle Khanna, Kiron Kher, David Dhawan and Madhur dropped in to celebrate and wish Shefali on her success.

Venue: Vie Lounge, Juhu, Mumbai, Wednesday night

Present: Vipul and Shefali Shah, Rishi Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, David Dhawan, Madhur Bhandarkar, Romesh Sharma, Gayatri Joshi, Twinkle Khanna, Prakash Jha and others
Bipasha cold shoulders reporters at perfume launch
NR 5/7/2008
Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu played a perfect brand ambassador at the launch of a perfume brand as she refused to respond to any questions related to her upcoming films like "Bachna Aye Hasino" in the capital Wednesday.
Sonia denied permission to make film on her: Mundhra
NR 5/7/2008
Film maker Jagmohan Mundhra has denied reports that he has been granted permission by Congress president Sonia Gandhi to make a film on her.
'Ghatothkach - Master of Magic' to be premiered at Cannes
NR 5/7/2008
Animated film "Ghatothkach - Master of Magic", made in the song and dance style of a Bollywood production, that depicts the escapades of Ghatothkoch, son of Indian mythological strongman Bhim, will have its first screening at the Cannes Film Festival, starting May 14.
I don't mind being in multi-starrers: Sudhanshu Pandey
Shwetha Sharma 5/7/2008
Singer, model and actor Sudhanshu Pandey, who is eagerly waiting for the completion of his new film "Alibaug", says he doesn't mind working in a multi-starrer because it stands a better chance at the box office.
Apoorva Lakhia shelled out $25,000 for Turkish dancer
Subhash K Jha 5/7/2008
Turkish ballet dancer Tanyeli charges a high $5,000 per day, but director Apoorva Lakhia still roped in the exorbitantly expensive dancer for a special song in "Mission Istanbul" with Zayed Khan.
Anupam Kher to start 'power of living' course
Subhash K Jha 5/7/2008
After opening acting schools in India and abroad, actor-cum-filmmaker Anupam Kher is all set to start personality development schools to help people express their "real emotions".
We aren't cats and rats: Niharika Singh
Subhash K Jha 5/7/2008
Former Miss India and new Bollywood entrant Niharika Singh, who's doing two major films with Himesh Reshammiya, refuses to react to reports suggesting she had a catfight with a Kannada film actress.
Mandira Dances With Nick Toons
NRm 5/6/2008
Mandira Dances With Nick ToonsMumbai: Nick, one of India's leading kids entertainment channel in India, is set to woo its kiddy audience all through this summer with a slew of highly engaging initiatives including Nick Fundoo Superstar 2008.

Four kids got to fulfil their wish of dancing with the Nick toons along with the vivacious Mandira Bedi, brand ambassador for the Nick Fundoo Superstar promotion at the MTV Studio. Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan will choreograph the music video filled with all the masti, dhamaal and fundoogiri.

Venue: MTV Studio, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Tuesday noon
Juhi Promotes 'Bhoothnath'
NRm 5/6/2008
Juhi Promotes 'Bhoothnath'Mumbai: As part of a promotional campaign for Ravi Chopra's 'Bhoothnath', Juhi Chawla, the film's lead actor along with child artiste Aman dropped in at McDonald's at Phoenix Mills where the lucky winners of the McDonald's Happy Meal promotion got to meet them.

The stars of the film entertained the kids and along with them in full energy was McDonald's Chief Happiness Officer, Ronald McDonald, who wooed them with his magic tricks.

Venue: McDonald's, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Tuesday noon

Present: Juhi Chawla, child artiste Aman, Priyanshu Chatterjee
Sony signs deal with Pritish Nandy Communications
NR 5/6/2008
Sony Pictures India, which collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for "Saawariya" last year, signed a three-movie deal with Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) here Tuesday.
Sanjay Dutt to play suave conman in 'Charles and I'
NR 5/6/2008
After playing the simple, golden-hearted Munnabhai, Bollywood top star Sanjay Dutt is set to metamorphose into a cold, calculating serial killer - a la Charles Shobhraj in a film called "Charles and I".
Katrina misses flight; Mallya's jet comes to her rescue
Subhash K Jha 5/6/2008
Britain-born actress Katrina Kaif, who is the face of Vijay Mallya's Indian Premier League (IPL) Bangalore Royal Challengers cricket team, missed her flight to Bangalore but the business tycoon's jet came to her rescue.

Shah Rukh to perform in Kolkata Thursday
NR 5/6/2008
In a thanks-giving act, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will delight the audience at the Eden Gardens here Thursday with a 20-minute performance ahead of his Kolkata Knight Riders team's Indian Premier League (IPL) match with Bangalore Royal Challengers.
Film on scamster Telgi 'Mudrank' set for release
NR 5/6/2008
"Mudrank", the controversial film on the life of fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi, is all set for release after getting final approval from a Pune civil court.
I am better dancer than Rakhi Sawant: Sambhavna
NR 5/6/2008
Bollywood item girl Sambhavna Seth claims she is a better dancer than the popular Rakhi Sawant.
I follow instincts, not agenda: Shyamalan
NR 5/6/2008
Acclaimed Indian origin Hollywood director Manoj Night Shyamalan, who is here to promote his next release "The Happening", says he never follows any agenda while writing his films but does try to secure the investors' money.
Indian film searches for god in Nepal's Himalayas
Sudeshna Sarkar 5/6/2008
Indian film director Sanjay Srinivas is poised to hit the big screen with "God Lives In The Himalayas", apparently the first full-fledged Indian feature film made in Nepal and with a Nepali cast.
Bikini shoot highlights my real self: Shveta Salve
Shweta Sharma 5/6/2008
Television actress Shveta Salve says her bikini photo shoot for lifestyle magazine Maxim's cover page highlights her real self.
Suniel takes Govinda's weight under his control
NR 5/5/2008
Govinda lost eight kilograms while in Bangkok thanks to Suniel Shetty, who is known not only to be fiercely health conscious from long before physical fitness became a fad but also to make his colleagues lose weight at the drop of flab.

My work should make my daughter proud: Ajay Devgan
Subhash K Jha 5/5/2008
Actor-director Ajay Devgan says his career is like an investment as he would like his daughter to be proud of his work when she grows up.
Mithun and Hrishitaa grace Don Muthuswamy media meet
5/5/2008
Mithun and Hrishitaa grace Don Muthuswamy media meetMumbai: The whole cast and crew of Don Muthuswamy graced the media meet of the movie held recently in Mumbai to interact with the media and talk about their experiences while shooting the movie

venue: Raheja Classique, Andheri, Mumbai, Saturday evening

Present: Mithun Chakraborty, Hrishita Bhatt, Rohit Roy and others
Emraan and Sonal promote Jannat
NRm 5/5/2008
Emraan and Sonal promote JannatMumbai: Emraan and Sonal visited the Big FM studio to interact with their fans and talk about their forthcoming movie Jannat on air.

Venue : BIG FM studio, Andheri, Mumbai, Monday evening



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