Friday, April 25, 2014

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Sumeet Sachdev likes to play grey shade characters

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 05:51 AM PDT

Sumeet Sachdev, best remembered for playing Gautam Virani aka Gomzy in hit show “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi“, will be seen on the small screen after four years with “Yeh Hai Aashiqui“. Sumeet will be seen in the role of Aseem Sen in “Yeh Hai Aashiqui“, which airs on Bindass. Predominantly, the roles that […]

Movie Review: Son of God

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:20 AM PDT

Movie Review Rating:2/5. Director Christopher Spencer’s “Son of God” is a far cry from a faith film as it impassively encapsulates Jesus’ life in the backdrop of the Jewish-Roman conflict of that era. Documented through Jesus disciple John’s point of view, where at the very onset of the film, he admits that for the Jewish […]

We need not make violence sexy: Mallika Sarabhai on films like ‘Dabangg’

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:09 AM PDT

Violence in the mainstream cinema is depicted in such a manner that it looks sexy to children, so does the misrepresentation of “macho” heroism, said social activist and noted dancer Mallika Sarabhai. Sarabhai has been addressing social issues using the medium of dance and theatre, and speaking at a conference here Thursday on “Arts and […]

Deepika Padukone not approached for Madhur Bhandarkar’s next movie

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 04:01 AM PDT

Deepika Padukone in filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's next project? The actress is surprised by the rumours, says her spokesperson. There are reports that the "Chennai Express" star might sign Bhandarkar’s upcoming film, but a clarification from the actress’s end has been issued to scotch the rumours. We have not been approached for the film her spokesperson […]

Priyanka Chopra skipped voting coz she was busy

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:55 AM PDT

Priyanka Chopra is one of the stars who couldn’t make it to the polling booth as she was busy with her prior work commitments. So unfortunate when scheduling keeps you away from some of the most important things. Wish I could have been in India to exercise my most basic… to vote as a citizen. […]

Amit Sadh undergoes surgery for fracture while shooting ‘Guddu Rangeela’

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:46 AM PDT

Amit Sadh underwent surgery earlier this week on his foot, which he had fractured last month while shooting in Shimla for Subhash Kapoor‘s “Guddu Rangeela“. He underwent the surgery here Wednesday. Complications in the fracture are said to have necessitated the surgery. While all his producers have wished Amit a quick recovery, the seriousness of […]

Kangana & Anurag Kashyap at Revolver Rani Screening

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:45 AM PDT

Kangana Ranaut, Anurag Kashyap, Sai Kabir, Mukti Mohan at Revolver Rani Screening. Movie Premieres Anurag Kashyap Mukti Sai Kabir Kangana Ranaut

Tanuj Virwani and mother Rati Agnihotri step out to vote

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:42 AM PDT

Tanuj Virwani and mother Rati Agnihotri step out to vote on 24th April 2014. Rati Agnihotri Tanuj Virmani

Irrfan Khan shoots with Bryce Dallas Howard for ‘Jurassic Park’

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:40 AM PDT

Irrfan Khan is having the time of his life in Hawaii shooting for the latest installment of the “Jurassic Park” franchise. A source close to the actor says he’s been shooting with the very beautiful Bryce Dallas Howard. Bryce is the daughter of the very prolific American director Ron Howard and a rising star in […]

Aishwarya, Amitabh, Esha, Sonam voting at Jamnabai School

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:31 AM PDT

Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Dharmendra, Esha Deol, Bobby Deol, Bhagyashree, Poonam Sinha, Luv Sinha, Kush Sinha, Sonali Bendre, Goldie Behl, Rakesh Roshan, Sonam Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Urvashi Dholakia, Vatsal Seth, Varun Dhawan, Suzanne Khan voting at Jamnabai School in Mumbai on 24th April 2014. Aishwarya Rai Abhishek Bachchan […]

Shahrukh, Preity, Ranveer voting in Khar

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:01 AM PDT

Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Singh, rishi Kapoor, Aditi Gowitrikar, Reena Dutta, Gulzar, Chetan Bhagat, Sohail Khan, Shaina NC, Manyata Dutt, Shahrukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Preity Zinta, Prem Chopra, Kunal Kohli voting in Khar, Mumbai on 24th April 2014. Aditi Govitrikar Gulzar Ranbir Kapoor Neetu Singh Reena Khan Rishi Kapoor Party Events Chetan Bhagat Kunal Kohli Sohail […]

Bollywood spinsters Over 30

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 01:01 AM PDT

Rani Mukerji tied the knot at 36. While she exchanged vows with filmmaker Aditya Chopra in Italy, her contemporaries like Tabu, Preity Zinta and Urmila Matondkar continue to be in the list of 30-plus yet single. There are other Bollywood beauties like Priyanka Chopra and Amrita Rao who have also found a spot on the […]

Priyanka Chopra is excited to be in Tampa Bay for IIFA

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 12:40 AM PDT

Priyanka Chopra, who has been making space for herself in the international music scene, is here to be part of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations. She’s glad that the event celebrates the country and its cinema abroad. The four-day extravaganza began Wednesday and will culminate with the awards ceremony Saturday. Priyanka is sure […]

Anil Kapoor grooves with Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 12:34 AM PDT

Anil Kapoor Thursday grooved with Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend and awards. The actor, who unveiled the Do the Tampa IIFA 2014 theme song, made the mayor dance a bit at the opening press conference of the film extravaganza. The theme song is composed by Ravi Drums. While Buckhorn […]

Lata Mangeshkar gives Deenanath Mangeshkar awards to Anna Hazare, Zakir Hussain, Rishi Kapoor

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 12:28 AM PDT

Bharat Ratna recipient Lata Mangeshkar conferred the 72nd Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards to social activist Anna Hazare, musician Zakir Hussain, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor and other prominent personalities at a function here. The award – now in its silver jubilee year – carries a memento, citation and cash prize of Rs.100,000 each. We commemorate my father’s […]

Sonam, Ranveer, Parineeti at IIFA Day 4 departures

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 08:18 PM PDT

Parineeti Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Dia Mirza, Sahil Sangha, Sharman Joshi, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh at IIFA Day 4 departures in Mumbai Airport on 24th April 2014. Anurag Kashyap Party Events Dia Mirza Neetu Singh Sahil Sangha Parineeti Chopra Ranveer Singh Rishi Kapoor Sharman Joshi Sonam Kapoor

Kajol, Ajay Devgan go for voting

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:32 PM PDT

Kajol, Ajay Devgan go for voting. Kajol Ajay Devgan
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

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Sonam Kapoor supported Rouble Nagi art Foundation & witnessed the Art Exhibition

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:30 PM PDT

Sonam Kapoor supported Rouble Nagi art Foundation & witnessed the Art Exhibition on 22nd April 2014. Sonam Kapoor

Movie Review: Kaanchi

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:17 PM PDT

Movie Review Rating: 4/5. Subhash Ghai loves the mountains. In many of his films, these are captured with the sobering imposingness of a climber gazing lovingly and reverently at the peaks he knows he must conquer. And conquer, he does. “Kaanchi” delivers a walloping punch. From the tale of a girl from the hills contesting […]

Commitments to IIFA locked in six months back: Bollywood on missing to cast votes

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:10 PM PDT

Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, and Javed Akhtar, present on the second day of the ongoing IIFA awards and skipping voting – scheduled on the same date in Mumbai – regretted not exercising their franchise but said they had committed to the show six months back when elections has not been announced. I […]

Salman Khan hopes Indian filmmakers will explore beautiful country Poland

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:40 AM PDT

It was mere destiny that superstar Salman Khan flew here to shoot his upcoming film “Kick“. Impressed with the scenic locales, he said he would like to come here to unwind and also hoped that Indian filmmakers will explore the facilities that the country offers. Had the British authorities not refused me the necessary visa, […]

Sunil Bohra of Bohra Bros aims to touch four figure mark

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:33 AM PDT

Bohra Bros is credited with around 140 films, including national award-winning projects like “Chittagong” and “Shahid“. Now Sunil Bohra, whose latest offering is “Mastram“, is on a mission to touch the four-figure mark, keeping the brand’s philosophy of making films with honesty, intact. Starting from my grandfather late Ram Bohra to my father Surendra Bohra […]

Ranveer Singh signs endorsement deal with Myntra to endorse Roadster

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:23 AM PDT

Ranveer Singh has been signed on to endorse Roadster, an in-house contemporary jeanswear brand by fashion and lifestyle e-commmerce platform Myntra. The “Band Baaja Baaraat” actor says he subscribes to the brand’s philosophy of not being bound to societal norms. I have always been very selective when it comes to brand associations because I believe […]

Aamir Khan appeals everyone to step out and vote

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:17 AM PDT

Bollywood’s thinking actor Aamir Khan came along with wife and director Kiran Rao to cast his ballot Thursday and appealed to everyone to step out of their homes to fulfil their civic duty. It is a very important day today (April 24) and once again I appeal to every Indian to step out and go, […]

Would not demean my mother’s name: Tanuj Virwani

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 03:54 AM PDT

One-film-old Tanuj Virwani, who will be seen sharing the screen with his mother and yesteryear actress Rati Agnihotri in the forthcoming film “Purani Jeans“, understands his responsibilities as an actor but does not feel any pressure to deliver at par with his mother. But at the same time he would ensure that he doesn’t demean […]

Vote against communal, divisive forces: Hansal Mehta

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has never been afraid to call a spade a spade…or a goon a goon. Fiercely opposed to fundamentalist forces, he recently signed a petition pleading voters to desist from voting for Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said: I am not asking voters to not vote for Narendra Modi. […]

Salman Khan fittest of all actors

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 03:44 AM PDT

Salman Khan defeated stars like Hrithik Roshan and Arjun Rampal to grab the first position as India’s fittest actor in an online poll. The poll was conducted by TheHealthSite, a health and wellness site, where more than 30,000 people voted for their favourite stars. Salman and Hrithik’s fan following on social media ensured that they […]

For Kangana Ranaut, ‘Revolver Rani’ is already a success

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 01:29 AM PDT

Kangana Ranaut‘s new film “Revolver Rani” is yet to release, but for the actress, it is already a success. She says the film is even better than the script envisaged. We have made a better film than what we had initially intended to. I already believe it is a success. How people perceive box office […]

Ek kyun, teen le lo says Honey Singh to Akshay Kumar

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 01:24 AM PDT

Dildaar and yaaron ka yaar is how Yo Yo Honey Singh likes to describe himself. He proved this recently when he flew back from his US tour for some very special recordings for the new Akshay Kumar-starrer “Shaukeen“. Akshay, who has repeatedly collaborated with Honey Singh in the past, requested the rapper-performer for one special number […]

Flop show ‘Mad In India’ will go off air on May 4

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 01:17 AM PDT

The laughter will die down. The show is over. Comic virtuoso Sunil Grover‘s breakaway show “Mad In India” will go off the air May 4. According to sources at Star Plus, the decision to end the ill-fated laughathon was taken this week. It was arrived at after much deliberation. The show just wasn’t working. The […]

Why is Kartik Tiwari away from ‘Kaanchi’ promotions?

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 01:10 AM PDT

Young actor Kartik Tiwari is being made to keep a low profile in the promotions of his forthcoming film, Subhash Ghai‘s “Kaanchi“. It may be a planned strategy but the filmmaker guarantees that the actor’s character has its own importance in the story. Kartik, best known for his monologue in “Pyaar Ka Punchnama“, was also […]

Kangana Ranaut at Revolver Rani Screening at Lightbox

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 08:15 PM PDT

Kangana Ranaut, Sandhya Mridul, Sai Kabir, Goldie Behl at Revolver Rani Screening at Lightbox on 23rd April 2014. Movie Premieres Goldie Behl Sai Kabir Sandhya Mridul Kangana Ranaut

Amole Gupte Interview for Hawaa Hawaai

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 08:07 PM PDT

Amole Gupte, Saqib Saleem at an Interview for Hawaa Hawaai in mumbai on 23rd April 2014. Saqib Saleem Amol Gupte

Kareena, Hrithik, Boman at IIFA Day 3 departures

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 08:03 PM PDT

Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Kayoze Irani, Boman Irani at IIFA Day 3 departures in Mumbai on 23rd April 2014. Divya Dutta Boman Irani Hrithik Roshan Kareena Kapoor Kayoze Irani

Kangana Ranaut Interview for Revolver Rani

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:56 PM PDT

Kangana Ranaut Interview for revolver Rani in Mumbai on 23rd April 2014. Kangana Ranaut
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o named the most beautiful

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:15 PM PDT

Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has been named People magazine's Most Beautiful woman. The 31-year-old, who won an Oscar for her role as the slave Patsey in Steve McQueen's “12 Years a Slave“, recently landed a contract with Lancome Paris. It was exciting and just a major, major compliment. I was happy for all the […]

Erotic thriller ‘Mastram’ trailer closes 17 lakh hits on YouTube

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:03 PM PDT

The fate of erotic thriller “Mastram” will be decided May 9, but its trailer, interspersed with a writer’s quest, adult content and adages like “the secret folder of your computer coming in the form of a feature film“, has got an overwhelming response on the internet. Released Feb 14, the trailer from the Akhilesh Jaiswal […]

Nargis Fakhri, John Abraham encourage people to Live with Fire

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:49 AM PDT

John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri, along with Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, have come together in a new campaign – Live with Fire – to encourage people to stay fit. Fitness brand Reebok India announced the launch of its new campaign titled ‘Live with Fire‘ Wednesday. It features Dhoni, Nargis and John and the […]

Ranveer Singh urges people to try ‘the Rex’ dance move

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:25 AM PDT

Ranveer Singh, who has done bold scenes in movies like “Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela” and “Band Baaja Baaraat“, is now asking people to try Rex – a unique dance move – and urges the youth to “talk more openly about safe sex by normalising the conversation“. Ranveer, who has been signed as brand ambassador by […]

Priyanka Chopra’s new single ‘I can’t make you love me’ in third spot on Itunes India

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:13 AM PDT

The going is great for actor-singer Priyanka Chopra. She is out with her third solo single “I can’t make you love me“, which made it to the No.3 spot on Itunes India in less than 24 hours. After the riveting success of “In My City” featuring Will.I.Am and “Exotic” featuring Pitbull, Priyanka has nailed it […]

Sajid Nadiadwala to host big celebration bash to celebrate twin successes of ‘Highway’ and ’2 States’

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:08 AM PDT

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who is in Warsaw shooting with Salman Khan for his directorial debut “Kick“, is kicked by the opening reports of his new production “2 States“. He now plans a very big celebration bash for the twin successes this year of his “Highway” and “2 States“. Speaking from Warsaw, Sajid Nadiadwala said: By […]

Monica Dogra roots for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cause with new US short film

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 07:03 AM PDT

Singer-actress Monica Dogra says that she is in favour of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights and when she was offered a lesbian’s role in American short film “Relapse“, she was thrilled. “Relapse” tells the story of two women in love torn by an illness. Produced by Film Independent in Los Angeles, the film […]

‘Yeh Hai Bakrapur’ a labour of love: Director Janaki Vishwanathan

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 06:59 AM PDT

Janaki Vishwanathan's "Yeh Hai Bakrapur" is soon going to hit the theatres and the director says that the movie involved a lot of hard work, but it's worth it as people have already shown support to the film. Produced by Ramesh Sriivatsava Aruunachalam, the film is slated to release May 9. The film's romantic number […]

I like to surrender to director’s vision: Manav Kaul

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 02:38 AM PDT

Manav Kaul, acclaimed for his roles in films such as “1971” and “Kai Po Che!“, likes to surrender himself to the vision of a director because he feels that it will allow him to experiment and deliver something surprising and new. You can do films with different directors, but you always look for trust and […]

‘The World Before Her’ documentary must be seen across India: Anurag Kashyap

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 02:29 AM PDT

Anurag Kashyap, who is presenting India-born Canadian filmmaker Nisha Pahuja’s documentary “The World Before Her” in India, wishes that the film is watched across the country. There is so much it (‘The World Before Her‘) says and it is very important that it is seen across the country. I wish it is also dubbed in […]

Great to be compared to Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan: Saqib Saleem

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 02:21 AM PDT

Saqib Saleem is just four movies old and people have already started comparing the young actor to superstars like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Saqib is undoubtedly enjoying it. While Aamir played a teacher in “Taare Zameen Par,” SRK essayed the role of a hockey coach in “Chak De India.” And soon, Saqib will […]

Acting in gay-themed movie ‘My Son is Gay’ is no big deal: Anupama Kumar

Posted: 23 Apr 2014 02:14 AM PDT

Anupama Kumar, a well-known southern actress, will be seen in upcoming Hindi independent film “My Son Is Gay” and she wonders why it is a big deal to act in such films. “My Son Is Gay” is about an emotional journey of a mother who finds out that her son is gay. I don’t understand […]

First look launch of Anurag Kashyaps Award Winning Documentary The World Before Her

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 10:29 PM PDT

Anurag, Pooja Chopra, Nisha Pahuja, Shimit Amin, Abbas Tyrewala, Sandhya Mridul at the First look launch of Anurag Kashyaps Award Winning Documentary The World Before Her in Juhu, Mumbai on 22nd April 2014. Abbas Tyrewala Nisha Pahuja Shimit Amin Pooja Chopra Sandhya Mridul Anurag Kashyap

Shobhaa De and Vishwaveer Singh at Yash Birla’s On A Prayer Book Launch

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:53 PM PDT

Shobhaa De, Yash Birla and Vishwaveer Singh at Yash Birla’s On A Prayer Book Launch in Crossword, Inorbit Mall, Mumbai on 22nd April 2014. Yash Birla Vishwaveer Singh Shobha De

Kangana Ranaut, Sai Kabir at the Interview for Revolver Rani

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:50 PM PDT

Kangana Ranaut, Sai Kabir at the Interview for Revolver Rani in Mumbai on 22nd April 2014. Kangana Ranaut Sai Kabir

Inauguration of 3 Amigos Art Exhibition by Rituparna Sengupta

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:47 PM PDT

Rituparna Sengupta at the Inauguration of 3 Amigos Art Exhibition by Rituparna Sengupta in Nehru Centre, Mumbai on 22nd April 2014. Launch Events Rituparna Sengupta

Kunal Ganjawala Interview for Bhojpuri Film

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:44 PM PDT

Kunal Ganjawala at an Interview for Bhojpuri Film in Mumbai on 22nd April 2014. Launch Events Kunal Ganjawala

Kalki, Malaika, Yami, Riteish at IIFA Day 2 departures

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:32 PM PDT

Arunoday Singh, Kalki Koechlin, Malaika Arora Khan, riteish deshmukh, Yami Gautam, Monali Thakur, Manish Malhotra, Pritam Chakraborty, Tusshar Kapoor, Nikhil Dwivedi at IIFA Day 2 departures in Mumbai Airport on 22nd April 2014. Arunoday Singh Kalki Koechlin Malaika Arora Khan Manish Malhotra Monali Thakur Nikhil Dwivedi Pritam Chakraborty Ritesh Deshmukh Tusshar Kapoor Yami Gautam
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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Sachin Tendulkar snapped at the airport

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:36 PM PDT

Sachin Tendulkar snapped at the airport on 22nd April 2014. Sachin Tendulkar

Television actress hope for better education, women’s security once government comes to power

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:33 PM PDT

The 16th Lok Sabha elections are underway and actresses like Jennifer Winget and Deepika Singh sat that once the new government comes to power, it should work towards education for all, security for women and eradication of child labour. Here is what they have to say: Jennifer Winget (Kumud from ‘Saraswatichandra‘): Education is the country’s […]

Narendra Modi refutes division of Bollywood

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:27 PM PDT

BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday refuted allegations that Bollywood was getting divided because of him. I am not very familiar with Bollywood. I did meet some people after I became chief minister but that was purely for occupational reasons, though everybody is entitled to their views Modi told ABP News in an interview. […]

IIFA debuts in US – set to enliven Tampa Bay with Bollywood stars

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:30 AM PDT

The 15th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, an annual celebration of the multi-million dollar Hindi film industry abroad, in its US debut this year, is ready to lend Bollywood’s colour, glamour and splendour to the city starting Wednesday. The gala will be bigger and better than ever before, said its organiser. […]

Was expressing my terror: Nargis Fakhri on screaming expletives in video

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:20 AM PDT

Nargis Fakhri was seen screaming expletives in a video recording during the shooting of “Main Tera Hero” and she said that she was scared and expressed her terror. Laughing in embarrassment Nargis explained, I was in terrible pain and I was on only half a harness. For the rest of the support, I was supported […]

Salman Khan movie ‘Kick’ hits Warsaw

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:12 AM PDT

From being followed by fans everywhere to getting wide media coverage – the filming of Bollywood film “Kick“, which stars Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead roles, has generated frenzy in the Polish capital. Director Sajid Nadiadwala, who is shooting the film’s climax here, had no inkling people would react like that when […]

Uday Chopra welcomes sister-in-law Rani Mukherji Chopra into Chopra family

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 07:02 AM PDT

Uday Chopra is happy about his brother-filmmaker Aditya Chopra's marriage to actress Rani Mukerji and welcomes her with open arms. Aditya and Rani tied the knot Monday in an intimate, small affair in Italy. We welcome Rani Chopra to the family. Lots of love to the newlyweds the “Dhoom” actor tweeted Tuesday. Along with the son […]

Will become compassionate because of my daughter: Ayushmann Khurrana

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Ayushmann Khurrana, who has become a father for the second time, says his newborn daughter will be his reason for learning how to be more compassionate. I learnt humility from my mother. Chivalry from my wife. Will become compassionate because of my daughter. There’s a birth of a father again. Was proud to be the […]

I think I’m quite a mama’s boy: Tanuj Virwani

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:46 AM PDT

Bollywood’s newcomer Tanuj Virwani, who will be next seen in forthcoming film “Purani Jeans“, says he is a mama’s boy. Directed by Tanushri Chatterji Bassu, the film releases May 2 in Indian theatres. The 26-year-old said he’s the only child and gets pampered at home by his mother and actress Rati Agnihotri who makes him […]

Sonam Kapoor supports Rouble Nagi Art Foundation running underprivileged children’s cause

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:41 AM PDT

Sonam Kapoor has lent her support to Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, which runs art camps for underprivileged kids in India. Sonam visited the capital recently to encourage the children of the foundation and interact with them as they exhibited their art work. I salute Rouble’s endeavour to instill into these little ones a sense of […]

E-voting must be introduced for travellers: Rakeysh Mehra

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:36 AM PDT

Reacting to the ongoing hullabaloo about the feasibility of having a Bollywood awards extravaganza during elections, acclaimed filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra says the need of the hour is a system of e-voting. The Bollywood biggies are set to attend four-day IIFA event, starting Wednesday in Tampa Bay, Florida and voting day for the Mumbai Lok […]

Raj & Shilpa Shetty Kundra Launch Satyug Gold Stores In Pune in Laxmi Bazar

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 04:39 AM PDT

Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who recently launched a gold bullion and jewellery brand “Satyug Gold” with her businessman husband , Raj Kundra, traveled to Pune to launch her store in Laxmi Bazar at 3 in the afternoon. Dressed in an elegant Pankaj Nidhi Anarkali , the stunningly beautiful actress jetted off in style in a […]

Anshuman Jha, Asif Basra, Yoshika Verma at Yeh Hai Bakrapur music promotion

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:51 AM PDT

Anshuman Jha, Asif Basra, Janaki Vishwanathan, Yoshika Verma at Yeh Hai Bakrapur music promotion in Blue Frog, Mumbai on 21st April 2014. Anshuman Jha Yoshika Verma Asif Basra Raghu Ram Janaki Vishwanathan

Shriya Saran at Nicolai Fredrich show at Sofitel

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:47 AM PDT

Shriya Saran, Anil Dharker, Marc Robinson at Nicolai Fredrich show at Sofitel in BKC,Mumbai on 21st April 2014. Anil Dharker Art Events Marc Robinson Shriya Saran

Aditi Rao Hydari, Saif, Richa, Sonakshi leave for IIFA Tampa on day 1

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:44 AM PDT

Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Imtiaz Ali, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Richa Chadda, Sahil Khan, Saif Ali Khan leave for IIFA Tampa on day 1 in Mumbai on 21st April 2014. Aditi Rao Hydari Imtiaz Ali Javed Akhtar Shabana Azmi Rakesh Omprakash Mehra Party Events Richa Chadha Sahil Khan Saif Ali Khan Sonakshi Sinha

Ranvir Shorey, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Vidya Malvade support AAP

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:41 AM PDT

Ranvir Shorey, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Vidya Malvade, Raghu Ram, Sugandha Garg, Raj Zutshi, Anubhav Sinha support AAP in Juhu,Mumbai on 21st April 2014. Anubhav Sinha Raghu Ram Raj Zutshi Sugandha Garg Party Events Tejaswini Kolhapure Vidya Malvade

Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha promotes Holiday film on ZEE Lil masters

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:37 AM PDT

Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha promotes Holiday film on ZEE Lil masters in Famous on 21st April 2014. Akshay Kumar Sonakshi Sinha Mithun Chakraborty

Nitesh Tiwari’s next movie will be different from his previous films

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:36 AM PDT

After co-directing “Chillar Party” and directing the recently released “Bhoothnath Returns” – both with children at their core – Nitesh Tiwari is getting ready to try his hand at a completely new genre. It’s just a coincidence that my first two films featured kids in a central roles. My next film would be a complete […]

Maha Rally of Rakhi Sawant’s Rashtriya Aam Party a huge success

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:31 AM PDT

Maha Rally of Rakhi Sawant’s Rashtriya Aam Party A Huge success. Rakhi Sawant's rally witnessed the finale Maha Rallly on 21st April 2014 of Rashtriya Aam Party. Loksabha Candidate Ms.Rakhi Sawant with 500 Bikes and 50 Vehicles approximate 2000 people. Rakhi says ” it was finale and I wanted a big noise to convey my […]

Rani Mukherjee Chopra on her wedding says she misses Yash Chopra terribly

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:24 AM PDT

It’s been a fairytale life for Rani Mukerji, and it continues to be so for the newly married actress, who exchanged vows with filmmaker Aditya Chopra in a beautiful ceremony in Italy. She says she missed having her husband’s late father and filmmaker Yash Chopra around for the D-day. The wedding took place Monday with […]
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Monday, April 21, 2014

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All films are a reflection and product of times we live in: Tanuj Virwani

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:51 PM PDT

One-film-old Tanuj Virwani says all films are a reflection and product of the times that we live in. The youngster, who made his debut in 2013 with Joe Rajan directed “Love U Soniyo“, which sank without a trace at the box office, will now be seen in “Purani Jeans“, which talks about friendship and the […]

Kirsten Dunst prefers roles she enjoy over big bucks

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:40 PM PDT

Kirsten Dunst insists she’s not worried about money and would rather take on roles that she’ll enjoy. The "Melancholia" star has an extensive portfolio of film roles under her belt and claims that, although her mother often used to help her to decide which parts would be best for her, she no longer feels the […]

Keith Urban is everything to Nicole Kidman and thinks love is your salvation

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:36 PM PDT

Nicole Kidman, who has been married to musician Keith Urban for seven years, admits he means everything to her and thinks love is your salvation. The 46-year-old recently said that Urban showers her with love notes when they’re apart in order to keep their relationship exciting. When asked what love means to her, the actress […]

’2 States’ manages to collect Rs.38.06 crore in opening weekend

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:54 AM PDT

Abhishek Varman‘s debut directorial “2 States” managed to collect Rs.38.06 crore in its opening weekend. The audience is loving it for its slice-of-life portrayal of two lovers from different states of the country. While it made Rs.12.42 crore on its opening day April 18, “2 States” managed a business of Rs.12.13 crore and Rs.13.51 crore […]

‘Revolver Rani’ to battle it out with ‘Kaanchi’, ‘Samrat & Co.’ for top slot this Friday

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:48 AM PDT

After "Queen", Kangana Ranaut is back at the box office as "Revolver Rani" and she would battle it out with musical "Kaanchi" and thriller "Samrat & Co." for the top honours when the threesome hit the screens Friday. Kangana Ranaut loves to push the envelope by stepping into unconventional roles and she continues the trend […]

How a clerk became erotica writer Mastram

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:37 AM PDT

They say behind every successful man there stands a woman and writer-director Akhilesh Jaiswal‘s forthcoming directorial debut "Mastram" too has something similar in the plot. Inspired by real life porn writer, the fictional biography of the well-known Hindi erotica writer Mastram will take the viewers on journey with Rajaram (Rahul Bagga), a small town bank […]

I pray to get a new TV show as soon as possible: Ruslaan Mumtaz

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:29 AM PDT

With Sony TV’s show “Kehta Hai Dil… Jee Le Zara” going off-air in June owing to a lukewarm audience response, actor Ruslaan Mumtaz, who plays the lead in the show, hopes to make a comeback soon. Ruslaan plays Dhruv Goyal aka DV in his TV debut. Luckily, I had already signed a few films, so […]

Thanks to Karan Johar else Ronit Roy almost didn’t do ’2 States’

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 06:16 AM PDT

Ronit Roy, who plays a drunkard father in the recently released “2 States“, says if it weren’t for producer Karan Johar‘s conviction, he may have not even done the movie. Ronit, who features in a key special appearance in the film, has been getting praise galore for his performance as Krrish‘s (Arjun Kapoor) father. And […]

Suniel Shetty wants movie ‘Hero’ to do well for the sake of kids

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 04:23 AM PDT

“Hero” is the launch pad of two star kids – Athiya Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi – and the former’s father and actor Suniel Shetty wants the film to do well at the box office for the sake of both the kids. Sooraj, who was jailed for allegedly abetting actress Jiah Khan’s suicide, has been released […]

Vivek Oberoi supports and calls Narendra Modi karma yogi

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 04:16 AM PDT

Vivek Oberoi has come out in support of Bharatiya Janata Party‘s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and says he is a karma yogi and the country needs him. I feel that the country needs Narendra Modi today. He is a vikas purush, he has proved his work in Gujarat. People are raising questions against […]

Dayanand Shetty eliminated from ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 04:10 AM PDT

Dayanand Shetty, who managed to please everyone with his humble and helpful attitude on the stunt-based reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi – Darr Ka Blockbuster“, has been eliminated. The actor, popular as Daya in crime-based show “CID“, was elminated Sunday. Unknown to many, Dayanand suffered from hydrophobia. But this did not deter him from confronting […]

After watching ’2 States’, kids are not scared of me any more: Arjun Kapoor

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 04:01 AM PDT

Arjun Kapoor says children were scared of him after his first two releases – “Ishaqzaade” and “Gunday” – but he is now glad that “2 States” has changed things for him. The actor played raw, rustic and action-oriented avatars in his first two movies, but in “2 States“, Arjun plays a smart, suave, cultured and […]

My father Boney Kapoor ahead of his times: Arjun Kapoor

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Arjun Kapoor, who is working with his dad Boney Kapoor for the first time in “Tevar“, holds him in high regard for his vision and creativity. The young actor feels his father’s decision to make sci-fi film “Mr. India” way back in 1987 proved that he’s much ahead of his times. Lauding his dad’s endeavour, […]

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra finds his Sahibaan in Saiyami Kher

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 03:19 AM PDT

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has found his Sahibaan for his love tale “Mirza Sahibaan” in Saiyami Kher, niece of talented actress Tanvi Azmi and granddaughter of yesteryear’s leading lady Usha Kiran. The director says Saiyami was not chosen for her illustrious acting lineage. He chose her after months of intensive search and rigorous churning. We’ve selected […]

Book Review: Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 03:12 AM PDT

He never needed any special costumes or makeup. Just his trademark lascivious sneer and a voice that could switch from silken menace to wheedling entreaty was all it needed to establish him as villain in the viewer’s mind. But when Prem Chopra embarked on his film career, it was with the intention of becoming a […]

Abhishek Bachchan at the launch of Audi Approved Plus

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:07 PM PDT

Audi Gurgaon announces the opening of Audi Approved: Plus Showroom. Kapil Dev Abhishek Bachchan • India's Largest Pre-Owned Luxury Car Showroom • Audi Gurgaon, Zenica Cars India Private Limited establishes itself as the undisputed leader in the luxury car retail market segment in India • Audi Approved: Plus will feature an impressive 33 car display […]

‘Mastram’ makers promote giving away one lakh free audio CDs

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 08:44 PM PDT

Since its inception, “Mastram” has created a lot of buzz, and now the makers are making every effort to promote it. From designing 35 different looks to distributing one lakh free audio CD, producer Sunil Bohra is using innovative tools to take his film to a wider audience. Any why not! Writer-director Akhilesh Jaiswal has […]

Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor at 2 states promotions

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 08:18 PM PDT

Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor at 2 states promotions in Cinemax,Mumbai on 20th April 2014. Arjun Kapoor Alia Bhatt

Rakhi follows her manifesto and drives around town with women autorickshaw driver

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 08:00 PM PDT

Rakhi sawant follows her manifesto and drives around town with women autorickshaw driver "Desh hoga tab Mahan…Naari ka hoga jab Samman" says Rakhi Sawant, of Rashtriya Aam Party . Manifesto talks about -Education,health,save the girl child ,SRA Project ,legal cell,employement ,Drug rehabiltaion,old aged homes and specially abled,road transport ,police and traffic ,public toilets ,farmers ,army […]
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