Rani got cricket tips from SRK, moustache help from AamirNEW DELHI - Rani Mukerji disguises herself as an aspiring Sikh cricketer in the upcoming film “Dil Bole Hadippa!”. And Bollywood’s superstars were more than willing to help her get into the character’s groove - while Shah Rukh Khan gave her cricketing tips, Aamir Khan helped her with wearing a moustache. Matt Damon slams ‘lazy’ journalists for ’silly’ story of his deathNEW DELHI - Actor Matt Damon has lashed out at “lazy” journalists for propagating a “silly” story that he had died. Colors records highest ratings, beats all channelsNEW DELHI - Riding high on the success of its recently launched adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi - Level 2, Colors is leading the general entertainment channel bouquet with a record gross rating point (GRP) of 325, almost 50 and 70 points ahead of rivals STAR Plus and Zee TV, respectively. I have different helmets for different days: John AbrahamNEW DELHI - Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham’s passion for motorbikes is well-known. But very few know that he loves collecting helmets too. Desi movies, English titles - the new Bollywood fadNEW DELHI - Ever noticed the growing list of English titles for movies that are actually out and out Hindi? To name just a few upcoming films, there’s “Wanted”, “All The Best”, “Jail” and “Kites”! Dhawan, Govinda make a comeback after 2-years with ‘Do Knot Disturb’NEW DELHI - The star cast of Bollywood film ‘Do Knot Disturb’, which marks the reunion of hit pair of Govinda and David Dhawan, was here today to promote their movie. Doordarshan turns 50, Soni invites Shyam BenegalNEW DELHI - As Doordarshan turned 50 Tuesday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni lauded the national broadcaster for catering to remote areas neglected by private TV channels and invited eminent filmmakers like Shyam Benegal to enrich it with their creativity. Percept aims for world cinema from IndiaNEW DELHI - Having made critically acclaimed films like “Kanchivaram”, production house Percept Picture Company (PPC) is aiming high - offering Indian cinema with global appeal. Ancient Italian comedy set to enthrall capitalNEW DELHI - A leading Italian theatre ensemble will reinterpret William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”, “Romeo and Juliet” and “Othello” in the ancient theatrical tradition of Commedia dell’Arte (comedy of art) here at the India Habitat Centre Sep 27. Where was business at India’s men’s fashion week? (Review)NEW DELHI - There were tall claims that domestic buyers would be around in plenty at India’s first men’s fashion week here, but were they all in hiding? Even those who were present at the three-day event preferred not to place orders. Salman sends women into a tizzy at men’s fashion weekNEW DELHI - Love him or hate him, you simply can’t ignore him. Bollywood actor Salman Khan wooed women with his charming smile as he strode the ramp at the finale of the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) here Sunday night. Watch out for cricketer Rani in ‘Dil Bole Hadippa!’ (IANS Preview)NEW DELHI - After starring in back-to-back duds like Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic and Saawariya and doing a few cameos in the last two years, Bengali beauty Rani Mukerji returns to the big screen in a new avatar in Dil Bole Hadippa!. Releasing Friday, the film will see the actress playing a man too! Salman returns to action with ‘Wanted’ (IANS Preview)NEW DELHI - Known for his macho image, Salman Khan is back with a full-on actioner with “Wanted - Dead or Alive” releasing Friday. The actor promises “mind-blowing” fight sequences in the thriller directed by ace choreographer Prabhudheva. I play a ‘kamina’ in ‘Acid Factory’: Dino MoreaNEW DELHI - His dimpled smile and charming looks go well with his romantic hero image, but model-turned-actor Dino Morea is in a mood for make-over with his ‘kamina’ (wicked guy) role in the forthcoming thriller “Acid Factory”. Lamborghini to market lifestyle accessories in IndiaNEW DELHI - Tonino Lamborghini, the Italian luxury brand, has entered the Indian market with a range of multi-media accessories to cash in on the digital and cyber boom in India. Male models pamper themselves at spaNEW DELHI - Who doesn’t like a nice foot or back massage after a stressful session of fashion show? That is what male models are doing at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) - heading for the spa and getting themselves pampered. Men’s fashion week in DelhiNEW DELHI - Mumbai-based designer Rocky S unveiled his collection at a three-day Men’s Fashion Week here on Saturday. Will Bollywood accept unconventional me, asks Miss IndiaNEW DELHI - An unconventional Miss India with short hair and six tattoos, Ekta Chaudhary wonders if Bollywood is ready to accept her atypical looks and personality in case she decides to follow in the footsteps of many of her famous predecessors. She also sees an element of “racism” in no Asian girl making it to the final 15 of the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas last month. Writer Ira Trivedi takes a look at Delhi’s high lifeNEW DELHI - Her new book spotlights the high life of Delhi “that is still trying to come to terms with Western values”. Writer Ira Trivedi says “The Great Indian Love Story” is based on what she has seen in today’s India. Male models say ‘ouch’ to waxingNEW DELHI - Want to make a male model squeal in pain? Just say the word “waxing”. Many male models have been showing off lots of skin by wearing mini shorts, bath robes, boxers, sleeveless jackets and shirts that were most often left open baring their toned and hairless chests at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) here. I’ll go back to making Hindi films: Buddhadeb Dasgupta (Interview)NEW DELHI - He made a Hindi film in 1989 called “Bagh Bahadur” that won critical acclaim and then switched to his mother tongue Bengali in pursuing his filmmaking. Award-winning filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, whose latest work “Janala” premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), now says he would like to revisit Hindi cinema. If a man can afford me, I will marry him: Sushmita (Film Snippets)NEW DELHI - She’s been linked to a string of men in the past including Randeep Hooda and Mudassar Aziz, but 33-year-old actress Sushmita Sen says she has no plans to settle down until a man can “afford” her. Designers’ stalls fail to impress at men’s fashion weekNEW DELHI - At a fashion show, a designer’s stall provides a first look at the collection. But going by the unimaginative stalls on show at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW), many designers do not seem to have put any thought to the stalls this time. Blake Fielder-Civil two-timing Winehouse with German modelNEW DELHI - ‘Rehab’ singer Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is said to be two-timing her with ex-girlfriend Sophie Schandorff. Common soul curry for India, Brazil (Eating Out with IANS,NEW DELHI - What binds India to Brazil apart from the common love for high energy dancing? Both countries are hooked to food. Posh banned from spraying new perfume in front of allergic WhoopiNEW DELHI - Former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham has been banned from spraying her new perfume when she promotes it on a US talk show hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. Male models shed inhibitions, dance for Rohit BalNEW DELHI - Designer Rohit Bal’s flamboyance was mixed with a bit of naughtiness at the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) as he got the male models to dance on the ramp in their bathing robes and boxers. Rains postpone DJ Tranzatma’s concertNEW DELHI - California-based disc jockey Lokesh aka Tranzatma, who was to play at the Garden of Five Senses here Saturday, will perform his concert “Say No to Racism” Sep 16. Anil Kumble, Dino Morea charm as VHIMW showstoppersNEW DELHI - He has been a charmer on the cricket field all through his career, but Anil Kumble also proved his mettle as a showstopper on the fashion runway Friday as he walked the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) ramp confidently and with an electrifying smile for designer Manoviraj Khosla. Wish we had a men’s fashion week earlier: Muzammil IbrahimNEW DELHI - Former supermodel-turned-actor Muzammil Ibrahim says that as a budding model, he had wished that India had a dedicated fashion event for men - and is glad that new male models now have a platform in the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) that got underway here Friday. Men expose toned torsos, waxed legs on VHIMW rampNEW DELHI - Metrosexuality was at its peak as two designers - Aslam Khan and Rajvi Mohan - showcased a collection that exhibited more skin than clothes for men at the Van Heusen India Men’s Week (VHIMW) that kickstarted here Friday. Bipasha has never looked so simple: Rocky S (Interview)NEW DELHI - Dusky beauty Bipasha Basu, known for her bold and sensual image, is playing a Kashmiri girl in “Lamhaa” and designer Rocky S, who has draped her in the Bollywood movie, says that she has never looked so simple onscreen. Navin Ansal revs up Harley Davidson for Ravi Bajaj’s showNEW DELHI - Bikes and men go hand in hand - and that’s just how India’s first ever men’s fashion week kickstarted as businessman Navin Ansal revved up a classic Harley Davidson bike for internationally-renowned designer Ravi Bajaj’s inaugural show here Friday. American Center to premiere Hollywood moviesNEW DELHI - The capital’s movie buffs will be able to watch the latest Hollywood films at the American Center here, before their release in the country. Now an animated Aamir Khan in Coca-Cola adNEW DELHI - Known for his experiments, Bollywood star Aamir Khan will now be seen in an animated avatar for the first time in a television commercial for Coca Cola. |