Ambika Soni congratulates Manna Dey for Dada Saheb Phalke Award

NEW DELHI - Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Saturday congratulated eminent Bollywood playback singer Manna Dey for being selected for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2007.

Jackky Bhagnani becomes gets nostalgic

Jackky Bhagnani is a proud son. His father Vashu Bhagnani’s ‘Do Knot Disturb’ has received appreciation so far. Jackky has recently signed Remo D’ Souza’s directorial venture ‘Faltu’, which is yet to go on floors. However, Jackky surprisingly does not seem to get over his debut film ‘Kal Kissne Dekha’, which bombed at the box-office.

Kolhapuri Baby Doll

Deepal Shaw created a buzz in the music world with her very first appearance in the music video Baby Doll. After Baby Doll became a huge hit, she came up with the chapter two of the same. Later she went on to pursue her ultimate goal of becoming an actress, but her filmy career was not as happening as the Baby Doll stint.

Kinky to Kicky: Deepal Shaw Turns Stuntwoman!

Baby Doll Deepal Shaw in spite of doing several off-beat roles in films, is still remembered for her sensuous latka-jhatka in the remix video Kabhi Aar…but her forthcoming film ‘Right Or Wrong’ will certainly change her glam-doll image.

Katrina scares Raj Kumar Santoshi!

RajKumar Santoshi is heard to be uncomfortable with Katrina Kaif on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. The director confirms Katrinas successful career and his series of flops in the past is the reason for his timid behaviour on the sets.

Ranbir turns to stone!

Ranbir Kapoor turns to stone! No we are not kidding but apparently that is a part of his role in Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahani.

Shahid Kapoors butt exposed!

Shahid Kapoor needs to wear bum bags to make his rear look in shape. Shahid, who has worked on achieving a good physique, was still not very confident about his butt. So, in order to make his hips look nice and round, he wears a bum bag, which is a small pouch like thing secured with a zipper and is worn at the waist.

Salman Khans trainer turns to acting!

They say that the company you spend time with changes you after a while. That seems to be the case with Salman Khan’s fitness trainer, Abbas Aly. He is now eyeing acting as a career.

Bollywood actors promote their upcoming comedy flick ‘All The Best’

MUMBAI - Bollywood actors Ajay Devgan and Bipasha Basu promoted their forthcoming laugh riot ‘All the Best’.

Tony DSouza paints Warner Brothers Studios with Blue!

By Subhash K Jha

Pak govt. following Musharraf’s policies to undermine country’s sovereignty: Imran

ISLAMABAD - Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has said officials of the private US security firm, Blackwater, are moving freely in Pakistan and has criticized the Gilani government for following the policies of former President General Pervez Musharraf.

‘Wake Up Sid’ runs peacefully in Mumbai, MNS awaits on-screen apology

MUMBAI - Filmmaker Karan Johar’s latest flick “Wake Up Sid”, which was embroiled in a first-day-first-show controversy Friday, was running peacefully in 42 cinema halls in Mumbai and another 150 elsewhere in Maharashtra Saturday.

Jane Austen’s Emma incarnated in Bollywood

Bollywood is trying its hand on bringing back Jane Austen’s Emma on the big screen in the incarnation of ‘Aisha’.

Crisis Pe CrisisVipul Halts All Publicity For Salman

By Subhash K Jha

Akshay given more importance than Sanjay

Sanjay Dutt is not impressed with the promos of Blue. Even though he is the protagonist of the film, Akshay Kumar, who plays the villain, is getting more coverage. He has now refused to promote Blue as the promos feature Akshay Kumar more than him. This idea was apparently that of T Series’ head, Bhushan Kumar who wanted to highlight Akshay’s presence in the film. Sanjay was further hurt when Tony D’Souza, the director of Blue, talked about casting Akshay and John Abraham in his next film and not Sanjay. Sanjay apparently called him up and even said that he was hurt over it. Tony is now trying to see where he can put Sanjay in the film. Sanjay is also missing from the promotional song of Blue, Fiqrana. Tony however, has no clue why Sanjay didn’t turn up to shoot for the song.

Abhishek-Asin in Ashutoshs next

Ashutosh Gowariker has decided on Abhishek Bachchan and Asin as the lead pair for his next film, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. The movie is based on the Chittagong Uprising and will have Abhishek Bachchan play Surjya Sen. The shooting of the film will begin around 25th November. This movie, unlike Ashutosh’s earlier films, will be produced by PVR Pictures and not UTV.

Mugdha Godse’s Fiance Slaps Fashion Desgner

Surya Sarkar is shocked. The fashion designer doesn’t know why Mugdha Godse, whose outfits he designed in her next film, All The Best, is refusing to pay him. When he insisted on getting his money, her boyfriend Mithun came over to Surya’s place and slapped him.

Slumdog Story: Loveleen Tandon To Meet The Queen On October 13

By Subhash K Jha

Riteish Deshmukh confesses about lonely school days!

It wasn’t tough for Riteish Deshmukh to play a shy lad in Sujoy Ghosh’s ‘Aladin’ as he says he was very much like his onscreen character during his own school days.

Preity Zinta dances free of cost for Salman!

Preity Zinta has not charged a single penny from the Khan’s for the 
brief appearance she makes in Sohail Khan Productions Main Aur Mrs. 
Khanna.

Fun filled premiere of film Do Knot Disturb

After waiting for a decade, the night arrived when the premiere of film ‘Do Knot Disturb’ was held at Fame Adlab, Andheri. The night was awaited as the trio, producer Vashu Bhagnani, director David Dhawan and actor Govinda are making a comeback with their film ‘Do Knot Disturb’.

Karan Johar’s apology for ‘Bombay’ a ‘filmi stunt’, says Ashok Chavan

MUMBAI - Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Friday said that termed Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar’s apology to MNS chief Raj Thackeray as a ‘filmi stunt’.

Award winning Goan director criticises film festival, government

PANAJI - Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, a Goan director who won an award at the 34th Toronto film festival, Friday criticises the state government for giving a cold shoulder to filmmakers and allowing businessmen to control creative and cultural endeavours in the state.

India to open 16 new culture centres to project soft power

NEW DELHI - Riding on the soaring popularity of yoga and Bollywood, India is poised to nearly double its network of cultural centres across the globe in places as diverse as the US, Africa and Latin America.

Vir Das treated as pariah on the sets of Yash Raj!

Vir Das, India’s answer to popular western stand-up comic Russell Peters, is finding himself isolated these days on the sets of Yash Raj.

Shooting for 3 Nights 4 Days was a vacation -Farid Amiri

Farid Amiri as an actor is just a few films old, but he has taken up the responsibility of a Producer with film 3 Nights 4 Days. ‘Dhoom’, ‘Golmaal’, ‘Sunday’ and ‘Kalyug’ are the films to his credit, where he has played character-oriented roles. And now, under his production banner along with the co-producer Devang Dholkia he is all set with a film titled ‘3 Nights 4 Days’. Devang is seated on the director’s chair as well. The film slated to release on October 9, also stars Hrishita Bhatt, Anuj Sawhney, Madhuri Bhattacharya, Sameer Aftab, Pinky Harwani, Sanda Caktas and Areesz Gandhi.

Yash Raj Films announces its next with Pradeep Sarkar

Yash Raj Films is pleased to announce its next project, directed by Pradeep Sarkar.

Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film will star Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone as the lead pair. Both the actors have extremely challenging roles to play in this love story set in the gritty streets of Mumbai.

Feature: Hero Ek Roop Aanaik!

Whenever bolly-stars have attempted multiple roles, they have accomplished them with conviction. More than actors, it’s the directors for whom they say it is a challenge worth appreciation. Nevertheless, actors too prove their prowess. And latest entrant in this very small yet pivotal list of talented actors is Priyanka Chopra. Being the first ever actress to enact multiple roles in Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘What’s Your Raashee’ has got Priyanka an entry in prestigious Guinness Book of World Records. And she is all set for another milestone to accomplish with Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘7 Husbands’ where she will be donning seven roles. Now, this feat of Priyanka gives us an opportunity to take a sneak peak in the past and list down the actors in Hindi cinema who have attempted multiple roles in films.

Feature: Star Sisters fight it out in Bollywood!

Time and again, star sisters have been eventually falling prey to the glamorous world of cinema, watching their sibling working wonders on the silver screen. Some have made it big or lagged and someone also go beyond what their sisters could have imagined. With Ayesha Takia’s sister Natasha Takia at a threshold of a glam career in tinsel town, we go back to past and list down some beautiful star sisters who stepped into elder one’s shoes.

MOVIE REVIEW: Do Knot Disturb (2009)

Do Knot Disturb: Assault on your senses

MOVIE REVIEW: Wake Up Sid (2009)

Wake Up Sid: Innovatively handled

‘Wake Up Sid’ a delightful movie (Film Review - Rating: ***1/2)

Film: “Wake Up Sid”; Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, Rahul Khanna; Director: Ayan Mukerji; Rating: ***1/2

Wake up call for Karan Johar over his new movie ‘Wake Up Sid’

MUMBAI - Filmmaker Karan Johar got a rude wake-up call Friday when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists protested the use of ‘Bombay’ instead of Mumbai in his latest movie “Wake Up Sid” as soon as it was released.

Gandhi was a “very violent man,” claims actor Tom Alter

AHMEDABAD - Bollywood actor and theatre personality Tom Alter has said that Mahatma Gandhi was a “very violent man,” but only in thoughts.

Bollywood director Santoshi to floor audience with romantic comedy

MUMBAI - With a title that is too long, and quite unlike a typical Bollywood name, the upcoming romantic comedy ‘Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani’ has already made its presence felt.