- Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Expands to 23 Locations for Preliminaries and Announces New De
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) announced today that the official “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest™” now includes 23 locations, all over the world, licensed to host preliminary contests. Each location will send their winner to the qualifying rounds and finals which will be held in Memphis during the 30th Anniversary Elvis Week - Indian 'Rangeela' for amorous Nepalese on Valentine's Day
Kathmandu, Feb 14: As traditional Nepal celebrates western Valentine's Day Wednesday, 'Rangeela' will add pizzazz to the merry-making.Sporting the same name as Bollywood star Urmila Matondkar's blockbuster film, "Rangeela" is a new brand of condom brought to Nepal by the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) in its bid to promote awareness about the use of contraceptives and safe sex. - Bhansali, Mallika come together in 'Koffee with Karan'
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 14: Unusual pair Mallika Sherawat and Sanjay Leela Bhansali sparkled on the sets of Karan Johar's chat show "Koffee With Karan". - 'DDLJ' is Bollywood's favourite mushy movie
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 14: While actors Priyanka Chopra, Urmila Matondkar, Amrita Rao and Arshad Warsi list "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" (DDLJ) as their favourite romantic flick, Dino Morea chooses the Hollywood classic "Casablanca". - Dwivedi to shoot historical 'Patliputra'
Patna, Feb 14: Filmmaker Chandraprakash Dwivedi is planning a historical extravaganza, "Patliputra", which will revolve around the glorious capital of the ancient Magadh empire. "After years of research, I have decided to make a film on Patliputra," said Dwivedi, who made the film "Pinjar" and the popular tele-serial "Chanakya". - 'Eklavaya' puts spotlight on princely state
New Delhi, Feb 14: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's much-publicised multi-starrer "Eklavya - The Royal Guard", releasing Friday, marks his return as a director after seven long years.Starring the legendary Amitabh Bachchan in the title role, "Eklavya" is set in historically rich Rajasthan and was extensively shot in Devigarh and Jaipur. - Congress to screen 'Parzania' in Gujarat
New Delhi, Feb 13: "Parzania", a film depicting horrors of Gujarat's communal violence of 2002, could not be shown in the state following alleged threats, but the state's opposition Congress has now come forward to screen it and "expose" Chief Minister Narendra Modi. "We plan to screen 'Parzania' at public places across the state. - HC orders handing over of land to Lata Mangeshkar
Mumbai, Feb 13: The Bombay High Court today directed the Maharashtra government to hand over 2,000 sq metres of land at Kolhapur, vested with the state under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, to singer Lata Mangeshkar.Mangeshkar owned 38,623. - Eros signs 3 year film production output deal with Venus
New Delhi, Feb 13: Media and entertainment company, Eros International today said it has signed a three-year film production output contract with production house Venus.Under the deal, all films from the Venus banner for the next three years will be co-produced by Eros. - Falguni Pathak, Pankaj Udhas to perform at Rankala Mahotsav
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Feb 13: Noted singers Falguni Pathak, Pankaj Udhas, Shubha Mudgal and others will be the star attractions at the Rankala Mahotsav to be held here on February 15-18.State Rural Development Minister Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil will inaugurate the festival, which will be held at a cost of Rs 24 lakh, out of which Rs 17 lakh will come from sponsorship, Kolhapur Mayor, Sai Kharade told reporters here. - Quo warranto petition against Karunanidhi dismissed
Chennai, Feb 13: The Madras High Court today dismissed a quo warranto petition against Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and Electricity Minister Arcot N Veerasamy for their remarks allegedly against the judiciary, in view of the clarification issued by the latter.The Minister has said that his statement was "never intended to denigrate the court and certainly not to be intimidatory. - Let censor board be final authority on movies, says Kashyap
New Delhi, Feb 13: In the backdrop of hurdles faced by filmmakers from the first cut including legal as well as censorship issues Anurag Kashyap, the director of critically acclaimed movie 'Black Friday' has come out strongly against moral policing.Once a movie gets the green-flag by the censor board that should be the final say, and self-proclaimed moral police should be dealt with strongly, Kashyap says. - Markets bounce back in afternoon trade
Mumbai, Feb 13: After recovering initial losses, the benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty bounced back in afternoon trade by nearly 314 and 113 points respectively from the day's low on hectic short-coverings.The 30-share sensitive index of Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, which was down by over 177 points to 14,013. - Court summons filmmaker Mehul Kumar over bounced cheques
Mumbai, Feb 13: Mehul Kumar, the producer-director of films like "Krantiveer", "Mrityudaata" and "Tiranga", was summoned by a Mumbai court to personally appear on Feb 17 after his cheques to a film producer bounced.The metropolitan magistrate issued summons to Kumar, proprietor of M. - Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena activists burn Valentine's Day cards
Pune, Feb 12: Activists of Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, the students wing of Shiv Sena, today stormed a shop here burnt some 500 Valentine's Day cards.A group of BVS activists entered a well-known store in a shopping mall at Senapati Bapat Road and took away the V-day greeting cards and burnt them, BVS city unit President Ajay Shinde said. - Bhatt fills colours in a widow's life in 'Red'
By Swati R. Chaudhary, Mumbai, Feb 13: Vikram Bhatt has cast Celina Jaitley as an atypical widow in "Red - The Dark Side" and says the "widow and the white sari cliché" is beyond his understanding. - Shah Rukh has brought wit and informality to KBC
By Arpana, New Delhi, Feb 13: Shah Rukh Khan has brought to "Kaun Banega Crorepati" warmth, wit and informality and cannot be blamed for dipping TRPs of a show that may have lost some of its novelty, say the film star's many votaries, some of whom are not even his fans.  Khushbu to give away IIFC-2007 awards
Jaipur, Feb 12: The awards in various categories for the 100-odd documentary films from 33 countries being screened at the International Festival of Short Films would be given away by South Indian actress Khushbu here tomorrow.First celebrity episode of SRK series on Valentine's Day
Mumbai, Feb 12: TV channel Star Plus will air a special two-hour episode of its game show, "Kaun Banega Crorepati", featuring Bollywood personalities on Valentine's Day.To be aired on February 14, the three pairs of participants include the sizzling couple, Malaika and Arbaaz Khan, the brother-sister duo of Farhan and Zoya Akhtar and Shah Rukh Khan's favourite buddies Farah Khan and Karan Johar. - Official commits suicide after being asked to spend money: Jaya
Chennai, Feb 11: AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa today alleged that a government official had committed suicide as he was asked to spend money for making "lavish arrangements" to welcome local administration minister M K Stalin to Dharmapuri on February 15.In a statement here, she said lavish arrangements had been made to welcome Stalin who is visiting the area to inaugurate welfare schemes. - US Hindu reform group condemns rituals by Bachchan
Troy (Michigan), Feb 11: A US-based international Hindu reform organisation has expressed disapproval of the ritualistic ceremonies performed by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan for his son Abhishek and fiancée Aishwarya Rai. Aishwarya is a Manglik (astrologically Mars-bearing), which is believed to have negative consequences for her impending marriage. - Hindu body decries Abhishek-Aishwarya's pre-wedding rituals
New Delhi, Feb 11: A US-based Hindu reform body has expressed concern at "astrology-related and similar unscientific rituals" performed by Amitabh Bachchan's family ahead of the marriage of his son Abhishek with Aishwarya Rai.In a statement from Troy in Michigan, Navya Shastra strongly disapproved the Manglik-related ceremonies performed by the Bachchan family before and after the couple's engagement. - Shilpa Shetty gets work permit in UK
London, Feb 11: Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty has been granted a work permit by the British government that would enable her to make money from lucrative personal appearances and media interviews in the country.A covering letter for the permit application was written by NRI leader and former Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth Keith Vaz who raised the issue of the alleged racist bullying endured by the actress on British reality show 'Celebrity Big Brother' in the House of Commons. - Upset over son's decision, Parents end lives
Madurai,Feb11: Despondent over their son, working in Singapore, not heeding their pleas to stay in India, an aged couple set themselves ablaze at Muthupatti near here today, police said.The first son of Pandi (70) and Maniammal (65) was employed in Australia. - Aishwarya Rai's fascination for Banarasi saree boosts Varanasi handloom industry
By Girish Kumar Dubey, Varanasi, Feb.11 : As the news about Aishwarya Rai, the Bachchan family's daughter-in-law to be, buying some Banarasi Sarees and other items spread through media, the handloom industry in Varanasi is witnessing a boom. - Shilpa seeks Ganesh's blessings on arrival in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 10: Fresh from her win in the "Celebrity Big Brother" show, Shilpa Shetty went straight to the Siddhivinayak temple on her arrival here from London today to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesh."Shilpa believes in Ganeshji. - Tamil Nadu minister flays AIADMK advocates
Chennai, Feb 10: Tamil Nadu Minister N Veersamy, whose reported remarks against the judiciary created a controversy in the state, today lashed out advocates aligned to the AIADMK "for strewing flowers and petals" in the Madras High Court's premises."It is an act of perversion. - Maharashtra faces shortfall of 5,500 MW power: MERC
Mumbai, Feb 10: The state faces a shortfall of 5,500 MW of power - 40 per cent of peak demand, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) Chairman Pramod Deo said here today.The state was also implementing a 3-14 hour load shedding, he said adding, however, that Mumbai metro region has been excluded from power cuts. - Aishwarya need not put career on back burner: Amitabh
New Delhi, Feb 10: Soon-to-be-Bachchan 'bahu' Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai will be a working member of the family and need not quit movies like other actresses, according to her would-be father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan.The Big B, in an interaction with 50 young fans on NDTV 24x7 news channel, was asked if Aishwarya will continue to work in films after marriage with his son Abhishek. - Now King Khan on your mobile phone
Mumbai, Feb 10 : The signature song of game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, can now be downloaded on mobile phones - much before its official release in music stores. The song "Kar Le Kar Le Koi Dhamaal" was launched by mobile content provider Hungama Mobile in association with T-Series here Friday. - Ash-Abhishek preparation in full swing
By Vandana Thakur, Kolkata, Feb 10 : Sharbari Dutta, a Kolkata based men's wear designer, is designing the attire, including kurta, achkans, semi-sherwanis, dhotis and chadars of Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan.Aishwarya Rai's mother, Vrinda Rai has reportedly placed an exclusive order with Sharbari. - Journalist arrested for lewd messages to actress
Mumbai, Feb 10: Police has arrested a freelance journalist for allegedly sending obscene phone messages to an aspiring actress and dancer Nandini Jumani.Police in Oshiwada in western suburban Mumbai said that Flynn Remedios, a freelance journalist, was arrested for sending vulgar SMSes to actress Jumani, popularly known as "Krazy Kat". - Devgan supports blind car rally
Mumbai, Feb 10: Actor Ajay Devgan has come out in support of a 'Blind Man's Car Rally' being held here Sunday where visually impaired people will act as navigators and guide the participants. The rally was announced by the Mumbai chapter of Round Table India in an endeavour to raise funds for its projects under the theme "Freedom Through Education", said a press release here. - Bachchan wishes he could do Shah Rukh's 'Swades'
New Delhi, Feb 10: If he could, guess which role of Shah Rukh Khan would Amitabh Bachchan like to play? The one in 'Swades'. And Bachchan also believes that if Aishwarya Rai acts better than her soon-to-be-husband Abhishek, then it's "their problem"! "I don't see any problem in her (Aishwarya) wanting to continue her career and wanting to continue acting and if she is going to act better than Abhishek, then it's their problem, it's not my problem," Bachchan says on NDTV's "India Questions" show. - Remo inaugurates arts festival in Panaji
Panaji, Feb 10: Pop singer Remo Fernandes has inaugurated the Fontainhas Festival of the Arts here and used the forum to press for planned growth and need for preserving the old architectural structures in Goa.The internationally known singer also launched his new pop comeback album 'Muchacha Latina' (Latin girl) at the festival here last evening. - Journalist arrested for lewd massages to actress
Mumbai, Feb 10: The Mumbai police has arrested a freelance journalist for allegedly sending lewd phone messages to an aspiring actress and dancer Nandini Jumani.The Oshiwada police in western suburban Mumbai said that Flynn Remedios, a freelance journalist, was arrested for sending vulgar SMSes to actress Jumani, popularly know as "Karzy Kat". - Mira Nair's 'Namesake' to open Cinequest film festival
Meenakshi Ganjoo, SILICON VALLEY, Feb 10: Mira Nair's "The Namesake", featuring Bollywood actors Tabu and Irfan Khan, will be the opening night spectacular at this year's Cinequest Film Festival on February 28 in San Jose.An adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Namesake", the festival organisers have described the movie as tone of the most exhilarating films of the year, by one of the most provocative filmmakers of modern times. - Reservation as long as discrimination on caste exists: Ponmudi
Chennai, Feb 9: Reservation to certain sections of society in educational institutions would continue in Tamil Nadu as long as discrimination on the basis of caste continues, higher education minister K Ponmudi said today."The government task in this regard has become easy, as students have given their unanimous consent for this", he said, while delivering the valedictory address at a students national convention on 'contemporary issues in higher education,' organised by the Ethiraj College here. - Unite against those obstructing Parzania: Bhatt to industry
New Delhi, Feb 9: Bollywood film director Mahesh Bhatt today said the film industry should unite against those preventing the screening of 'Parzania' in Gujarat.The film was being opposed by just "one section" in Gujarat and amounted to gagging of the freedom of speech and expression, he said at a function here. - 'Salaam-e-Ishq' is just an entertaining ode to love: Advani
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 10: "Salaam-e-Ishq" was inspired by "Love Actually" just like the editing of his first film "Kal Ho Naa Ho" took tips from "Sidewalks Of New York" and "Sex and the City", confesses director Nikhil Advani. - Black Friday hits cinemas across India
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 9 : 'Black Friday', Anurag Kashyap's much awaited film, which documents the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings that killed 257 people in India's worst terror strike, hit theatres across the country on Friday.The film is based on a book by the same name and uses real names and places -- the main reason why it's release was delayed in 2005. - Jaya Bachchan issued notice for concealing property
Lucknow, Feb 9: Within months of her re-election to Rajya Sabha after being disqualified, Samajwadi Party MP and actress Jaya Bachchan has been issued notice for an explanation for allegedly concealing property details while filing nomination papers for the Upper House polls last year.The notice to Bachchan has been issued by Principal Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, who was the Returning Officer in this case, after the Election Commission had referred a complaint to him. - Jupiter Aviation to set up training centres
Bangalore, Feb 9: India's Jupiter Aviation has entered into a strategic tie-up with global aerospace major EADS to set up training centres and lifecycle support facility for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of civilian aircraft here.According a company statement Friday, Jupiter, a subsidiary of Jupiter Capital, founded by former BPL Mobile CEO Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is set to invest Rs. - Abhishek-starrer 'Drona' in trouble over use of horses
Jaipur, Feb 9: Abhishek Bachchan starrer "Drona" has run into trouble over the use of horses in the film.The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has raised objections to the use of horses in the film, being shot in Bikaner, Rajasthan, without its prior permission. - Shilpa outraged by Bobby Khan, Jazz Barton's fraud
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 9: Actress Shilpa Shetty's elation at her international triumph vanishes when she speaks about the two people - Bobby Khan and Jazz Barton, who allegedly exploited her name and position as the "Celebrity Big Brother" winner to make illegal deals on her behalf. - Sameer Nair brings Shah Rukh on 'Antakshari New Challenege'
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 9: Sameer Nair's decision to leave STAR India is final, but the former CEO still continues to be enormously active in what the staffers at the channel refer to as his double hurrah. - Movies create atmosphere for human development : Nitish
Patna, Feb 9: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today lauded the film industry for playing an important role in creating public opinion against many crucial issues."Movies, particularly Hindi films play a vital role in creating public opinion and an atmosphere for the growth of human development," Kumar said inaugurating the second Patna Film Festival being organised by the state Public Relations Department in collaboaration with National Film Archives of India and the Bihar Art College. - I am open to composing music for Bollywood: Ayan
Tomojit Bhattacharjee, New Delhi, Feb 9: He is an established Sarod player, he has hosted television shows, he has penned a book and now wants to compose music for Bollywood movies.Ayan Ali Khan, the younger son of Sarod legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a bundle of talent. - Bollywood starlet's ex-secretary arrested for vulgar SMSes
Mumbai, Feb 9: A freelance journalist who earlier worked as personal secretary to model and Bollywood starlet Nandini Jumani has been arrested for allegedly sending vulgar SMSes to her and making lewd remarks, police said today.Flynn Remedios was arrested last evening from his suburban Andheri residence after Jumani filed a complaint, the investigating officer said. - Sensex touches new peak in early trade
Mumbai, Feb 9: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex, today set a new peak of 14,714 by graining over 62 points in early trade on the back of funds buying and in line with firming trend in the Asian markets.The Sensex rose by 62. - Sensex scales yet another peak in early trade
Mumbai, Feb 9: The stock markets continued their relentless upward march with the benchmark Sensex registering yet another new peak of 14723.88 during morning deals on the back of sustained buying from foreign funds. - Sensex at new peak in volatile trade, closes barely steady
Mumbai, Feb 8: In volatile trade, the Sensex today achieved another milestone by touching a new trading peak of 14,697.69 but closed barely steady on alternate bouts of buying and selling. - Koena pulls engagement prank
Mumbai, Feb 9: Recently Koena Mitra pulled off successful prank on her colleagues with very little effort and tricked them into believing that she is getting engaged.Koena sent SMS writing: "I know this may shock and surprise you but you are invited for my engagement on Feb 29 at J. - Husain's compliment enhances Amrita's image
Mumbai, Feb 9: Renowned painter M.F. - Bali beauty winners love Bollywood, Ganges, Taj Mahal
New Delhi, Feb 9: The teenage winners of the first Miss and Mr Bali-India contest are itching to visit India and meet their favourite Bollywood stars besides taking a dip in the Ganges and see the Taj Mahal.University students Ayu Sri Widanti Yuliandari, 19, was crowned Miss Bali-India while the Mr Bali-India title went to I Putu Surya Sujana, 18, this month following a glittering contest involving 65 young men and women from the Hindu-majority region of Indonesia, the organizers told IANS. - Ravi Kishen moves from 'Bigg Boss' to Ekta's 'Sholay'
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 9: The star of Bhojpuri films Ravi Kishen says he has come out of Sony TV's reality show "Bigg Boss" looking lean and sexy. - Dino treats co-stars, wins them over
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 9: Actor Dino Morea's generosity has won the hearts of his "Life Mein Kabhi Kabhie" stars and they can't stop raving about the actor. - Karan Johar's dream guest list exposed
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 9: Richard Gere, Kareena Kapoor, sister Karisma, boyfriend Shahid Kapoor, John Abraham, Bipasha Basuthe guest list for the new innings of Karan Johar's TV talk show sounds like a dream come true. - Petition against Shilpa posted for February 16
Madurai, Feb8: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has posted for February 16 a petition seeking to quash a criminal complaint filed against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty after a heated exchange between advocates of the petitioner and the complainant.The complaint was filed by Dakshinamoorthy, an advocate, under Sec 292(2) read with IPC 109 (Indecent representation of Women(Prohibition) Act and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act. - Sanjay Dutt to surrender till February 20
Mumbai, Feb 8 : Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted for possessing illegal weapon in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, was granted time to surrender till February 20 by a special TADA court here on Thursday.Special TADA court Judge Pramod Kode also gave time to three other co-accused to surrender till that date. - Shilpa finds Blair "very, very sweet"
London, Feb 8: Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty finds British Prime Minister Tony Blair "very, very sweet" who praised her for her conduct during the reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother.After her seven-minute meeting with Blair, the actress, who is enjoying enviable popularity after being at the centre of a race row for weeks, said the Prime Minister had been "very, very sweet" and gave her a painting of the parliament building signed by himself and his wife Cherie. - Court grants Sanjay Dutt more time
Mumbai, Feb 8 : Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt Thursday got further time to surrender as a special court hearing arguments on his bail plea in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case fixed Feb 20 as the next date. Dutt has urged for leniency before the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court that convicted him in November 2006 for possessing illegal arms but absolved him of terror conspiracy charges. - Sanjay Dutt gets further reprieve
Mumbai, Feb 8: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today got a further reprieve in connection with his conviction for illegal possession of arms in the 1993 serial blasts case as a court here extended the time for him to surrender "until further orders".The TADA court's directive came as the prosecution concluded its arguments opposing a plea by Dutt and three others that they be released under the Probation of Offenders Act. - Court gives Sanjay Dutt more time
Mumbai, Feb 8: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got some more time Thursday to surrender as a special court, hearing arguments on his bail plea in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, fixed Feb 20 as the next date.Dutt had urged for leniency before the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Preventive) Act (TADA) court that convicted him in November 2006 for possessing illegal arms but absolved him of terror conspiracy. - 'Black Friday' to hit big screens tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 8: Much awaited Bollywood movie 'Black Friday' based on 1993 Mumbai serial blasts is all set to hit the big screen tommorrow across the country after controversies and court cases delayed it by two years.The 13-year-old trial which ended last September paved the way for the screening of Director Anurag Kashyap's 'Black Friday', that was premiered here last evening. - Himachal bans 'Traffic Signal'
Shimla, Feb 8: Himachal Pradesh has banned Madhur Bhandarkar's just-released film "Traffic Signal" for using the word 'kinner' to denote eunuchs.Tribals from the state's Kinnaur district are upset over the use of the term in the film, which takes a peek into the lives of people living near traffic signals in metros. - TADA court to hear Sanjay Dutt's probation plea
Mumbai, Feb 8: The Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act) (TADA) will hear the probation plea of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today. Sanjay Dutt, convicted for possessing illegal weapons, had filed an application under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. - Young lyricists take Bollywood by storm
Lamat R Hasan, New Delhi, Feb 8: A new breed of young lyricists has taken Bollywood by storm. Unlike the kurta-clad 'shayars' of the past who branched out as lyricists, they are jetsetting smart professionals who write lyrics for the love of it. - 'Bandit queen' turns court appearance into media event
Mumbai, Feb 7: A routine court appearance for an alleged female dacoit from the Chambal ravines here today ended up as an opportunity to publicise a movie starring her.An accused in seven cases, including dacoity and murder, Seema Parihar, also the lead actor in the low-budget "Wounded", was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on conditions that she would appear in court in the first week of every month wherever she was. - Give security to cinemas and show Parzania - Censor chief
New Delhi, Feb 7: Favouring the release of "Parzania", a film based on post-Godhra riots, in Gujarat, the Chairperson of the Censor Board Sharmila Tagore today said the cinemas in the state could be given a security cover.Tagore told a television channel expressing concern that a lot of money has been put into its distribution of the film which seems to be going waste with the decision of the multiplex owners not to show the film in the cinema halls across Gujarat. - I didn't gift Bentley to Abhishek: Amitabh
Mumbai, Feb 7: Two days after Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan received a Bentley worth Rs 1.7 crore on his birthday, his father Amitabh today denied having gifted him the car. - Lights, camera, action again at Lucknow University
By Sharat Pradhan, Lucknow, Feb 8: It served as a backdrop for Bollywood blockbuster "Omkara" and now the cameras are set to roll again at the Lucknow University campus for the shooting of "NRI".The producer of the film, which stars Sunny Deol, Om Puri and Pankaj Kapur, has already paid an advance of Rs. - Lengthy films ready to dominate in 2007
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, Feb 8: It looks like the era of shorter films has had its day with several long films lined up for release in 2007. - Big B gets Rolls Royce for performance in 'Eklavya'
Mumbai, Jan 7: Expressing gratitude to Amitabh Bachchan for his "stunning" performance in the yet-to-be -released "Eklavya", the film's director Vidhu Vinod Chopra today gifted the actor a Rolls Royce Phantom worth Rs 3.5 crore. - Celebrities, students celebrate Montessori centenary
Mumbai, Feb 7: Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Suneil Shetty, Zayed Khan and Om Puri were among the nearly 900 people who celebrated the centenary of the first Montessori school here today.Zayed, a former student of one of the eight Montessori institutions in the city, joined the others, including nearly 800 students, in the celebrations by walking along the promenade near south Mumbai's Haji Ali area. - Shilpa Shetty, the cynosure of House of Commons
London, Feb 7: Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, winner of the "Celebrity Big Brother" show, was today the cynosure of all eyes at the House of Commons where she had a meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and attended a luncheon with leading MPs.During the seven-minute meeting with Blair, Shilpa thanked him for the support he had extended against racism, of which she was allegedly a victim in the reality TV show. - Sanjay Dutt's bail extended by day
Mumbai, Feb 7 : TheTADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activites (prevention) Act) court today extended the bail of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt till Thursday. His plea was heard under Probation of Offender's Act (POA). - Indian equity markets stage early recovery
Mumbai, March 6: A day after its 3.7 percent fall, Indian equities staged a smart recovery in the early hours of trading Tuesday due largely to a firming up in Asian markets and revival of buying interest among domestic and foreign funds. - Jodhpur out; Ash-Abhishek wedding in Jaipur or Gwalior
By Anil Sharma, Jodhpur, March 6: The wedding of actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai may not be held in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city due to shortage of hotel rooms, and the new possible venues could be Jaipur or Gwalior, informed sources said.The sources said Jodhpur was found unsuitable since March is the peak tourism season in the desert state. - Designer to the stars ready to enter filmdom
By Arpana, New Delhi, March 6: He designed Raveena Tandon and Pooja Batra's wedding outfits and gave Soha Ali Khan her first break when she walked the ramp way before she became an actress. Now designer Manav Gangwani, who is all set to enter Bollywood, says he would love to dress up Aishwarya Rai because no one has done full justice to her beauty. - Four persons arrested after they shouted slogans against Dutt
Mumbai, Mar 5: Four persons were arrested today after they shouted slogans against actor Sanjay Dutt outside the special court hearing the 1993 serial blasts case here.Deepak Nachnani and his three supporters raised slogans "send Sanjay Dutt to jail", as the actor was coming out of the TADA court. - Major fire in garbage duct of residential building
Mumbai, Mar 5: A major fire broke out in the garbage duct of a residential building in the upmarket Hiranandani Gardens here today, fire brigade officials said.The "PVC refuse shoot" of the 33-storeyed Avlon Building in the apartment complex caught fire at 1432 hours but no one was injured in the incident, they said. - Mohnish Bahal applies for court's NOC for passport renewal
Mumbai, Mar 5: Actor Mohnish Bahal has moved the Bombay High Court seeking "no objection" for renewal of his passport after the regional passport authority's refusal to do so without court's permission as he is involved in a litigation.The application is expected to come up before Justice J H Bhatia in a couple of days. - TADA court reserves orders on Sanjay Dutt's plea for release
Mumbai, Mar 5: The TADA court, hearing the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, today reserved its orders on whether a probation officer's report should be sought before considering actor Sanjay Dutt's application for release under the Probation of Offenders Act (POA).Dutt, convicted under the Arms Act in the blasts case, has urged the court that he be released under POA on the basis of good conduct. - Fire in garbage duct of Mumbai high-rise
Mumbai, March 5 : A major fire broke out in the garbage duct of a multi-storey building in suburban Powai Monday but the leaping flames were doused by fire-fighters promptly. No casualties were reported, fire officials here said. - Order reserved on Sanjay Dutt's probation plea
Mumbai, March 5: A special court Monday reserved its order on the Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt petition seeking probation after his conviction for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings. The special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Preventive) Acts (TADA) court here reserved its decision on the application moved by the actor seeking relief under the Probation of Offenders Act (POA) till further orders. - Konkona wears Rituparno's mother's necklace in 'Sunglass'
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, March 5: Bengali film director Rituparno Ghosh needed a special pearl necklace for his heroine Konkona Sen Sharma in "Sunglass" and found it in his mother's collection, and something more, too. - Hubby Boney prepares comeback film for Sridevi
Mumbai, March 5: The actress of hits like "Chandni" and "Mr India", Sridevi, is finally ready to make that long-awaited comeback with husband Boney Kapoor's film. "Yes, I am certainly planning something with Sridevi," said Boney. - PIFF to begin from March 15
Pune, Mar 5: Announcing the dates for the Fifth Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2007 from March 15, the organisers today hoped that students, who are appearing for their board examinations, would also be able to attend the festival."Because of some unavoidable 'administrative' reasons, we had to opt for March. - A film festival to celebrate Indian women
New Delhi, Mar 5: Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi will open a film festival titled 'Ananya' here this evening, which celebrates contemporary Indian women.Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhury will be the Chief Guest. - The changing face of Bollywood's hero
By Shinie Antony, New Delhi, March 5: Move over Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and every other macho movie star. Here come Kay Kay Menon, Irfaan Khan, Ranvir Sheorey and co -- the thinking woman's celluloid companions. - Vishal's next Shakespearean dilemma: to smoke or not to smoke
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, March 5: Vishal Bhardwaj's next venture is not based on a Shakespearean play but there is an element of dilemma - to smoke or not to smoke is the question in "No Smoking". - Aishwarya teams up with Bachchans for 'Sarkar' sequel
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, March 5 : We saw them together in that sizzling item song in Shaad Ali's "Bunty Aur Babli". - Film festival of the Indian woman from tomorrow
New Delhi, Mar 4: A film festival focussing on the the contemporary Indian woman will get underway tomorrow at the Siri Fort Auditorium here.The five-day festival will showcase the emerging Indian women through works by well-known directors, including Satyajit Ray and Shyam Benegal, and begin with the screening of 'Mitr-My Friend' directed by Revathy. - Bollywood's Holi hangover goes on
By Priyanka Khanna, New Delhi, March 4 : Holi, the hugely popular festival of colours, is a Bollywood filmmaker's favourite backdrop to unleash a riot of emotions.Of all the myriad festivals in the country, Holi is the favourite among Mumbai-based Hindi filmmakers who use it usually as an excuse for inserting a song-and-dance sequence in which the female lead gets drenched and the male lead gets inebriated. - First Indian children to visit Antartica see amazing temple
New Delhi, March 4 : The first two Indian children to make it to Antartica and survive hair-raising episodes have come out with a fascinating account of their trip to the planet's last frontier besides a remote Indian temple.Suravi Thomas and Rishi Thomas uncover in their "Adventures in Antartica" (Puffin) an eye-catching shrine with Hindu idols in the southernmost tip of Chile from where expeditions to Antartica sail out. - Bollywood gets the budget blues
By Arpana, New Delhi, March 4 : The Indian film industry is unhappy that the latest budget has once again failed to address its demands of curbing piracy and uniformity in entertainment tax in different states. "I think the finance minister is clearly stating in last year's and this year's budget that please don't expect any radical changes, breaking news and do not expect it to be 'an event'," said Ronnie Screwvala, CEO of production house UTV. - Deepa Mehta surprised by Kunal Kohli's contention
By Subhash K. Jha, Mumbai, March 4: Deepa Mehta is more shocked than amused by filmmaker Kunal Kohli's contention that he would have preferred "Rang De Basanti" winning over Oscar-nominated "Water" because the latter dealt with "problems that happened 100 years ago". - Script is my teacher, says Kay Kay Menon
By Swati R. Chaudhary, Mumbai, March 4 : Actor Kay Kay Menon doesn't believe in doing intensive research for the characters he plays. - Snake charmers on a melodious path of revival
By Azera Rahman, New Delhi, March 4 : Snake charming, one of the oldest professions of India and the 'mystic' factor that people all over the world are fascinated by, was dying a slow death until recently. Armed with their 'beens' (flutes), these charmers sans their snakes are now hypnotising audiences with their tunes and inviting serpentine queues for their performances.
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