'Bhaag Milka Bhaag' leads at Filmfare Awards 2013
"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", the Farhan Akhtar-starrer biopic on former ace athlete Milkha Singh, clinched the maximum number of trophies at the 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 here Friday night.It won the...
View ArticleWhat flag hoisting means to B-Town celebrities
As India prepares to celebrates its 65th Republic Day on Sunday, Bollywood veterans like Ramesh Sippy and Subhash Ghai recall what hoisting the national flag means to them:Ramesh Sippy (Filmmaker):...
View Article'Malini 22 Palayamkottai' - woman with a vengeance
Film: "Malini 22 Palayamkottai"; Cast: Nithya Menen, A.C Murali, Naresh, Krish J. Sathar, Chandra D. Janagi, Kovai Sarla, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Vidyullekha Raman; Director: Sripriya; Rating:...
View Article'Thegidi' for all types of audiences: Ashok Selvan
Actor Ashok Selvan's last release Tamil horror-thriller "Pizza 2: Villa" catered to fans of the horror genre but he says his forthcoming release "Thegidi" is for everybody."My last film 'Pizza 2' was...
View Article'Pandavulu...' producers set for big splash overseas
Telugu family-drama "Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda" is slated for release Jan 31 and its producers are also planning to release it on alternate distribution platforms such as video-on-demand (VOD),...
View ArticleImtiaz Ali to attend Tisca's book launch
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali will be present for a pre-launch event for his friend, actress Tisca Chopra's debut book "Acting Smart", to be held here Sunday at the Indian NonFiction Festival."Imtiaz is Tisca's...
View ArticleHeal well SRK: Farah
"Happy New Year" director Farah Khan is taking a break from the sets as Shah Rukh Khan, who essays a key role in the movie, is injured. She has wished him a speedy recovery."So (I) have an off today,...
View ArticleTanishaa feel she's 'home'
Actress Tanishaa Mukerji, who was overwhelmed when her mother veteran actress Tanuja was honoured with the lifetime achievement Filmfare award here recently, was also happy about receiving so much...
View ArticleRohit Roy asks fans for story ideas
Actor-director Rohit Roy has decided that his next directorial will be a love story, but he is yet to think of a "different" narrative. He has urged his fans to help him.Rohit took to microblogging...
View ArticleDedicate Padma Shri honour to my family: Vidya Balan
Named for the Padma Shri Saturday, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan found herself "running out of words" to describe her "gratitude". The National award winning talent, who is "overwhelmed", has dedicated...
View ArticleRajya Sabha nomination not ornamental: Mithun Chakraborty
Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who has been nominated by the Trinamool Congress for a Rajya Sabha seat from West Bengal, doesn't believe he has the "traits of a politician". However, he is aware that his...
View ArticleDon't make mistake of writing me off: Neil Nitin Mukesh
Year 2013 wasn't the best for Neil Nitin Mukesh. Three of his films - "David", "3G" and "Shortcut Romeo" led to many thinking that he has exhausted his career opportunities, but the handsome actor says...
View ArticleHarsha to sell his t-shirts to fund girl's education
Telugu actor Harshvardhan Rane will Sunday sell all the t-shirts that he has worn on screen. He will sell them at a charity garage sale to support the education of a four-year-old girl."I wish to...
View ArticleKamal Haasan gets Padma Bhushan
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, known for his work across all southern languages, was Saturday named for the Padma Bhushan award on the occasion of the 65th Republic Day.Haasan will get the award for his...
View ArticleKamal Haasan, Vidya Balan, Leander Paes get Padma awards
Noted scientist R.A. Mashelkar, yoga expert B.K.S. Iyenger, actors Kamal Haasan and Vidya Balan, tennis player Leander Paes, cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and former chief justice of India J.S.Verma have...
View ArticleVidya Balan, Paresh Rawal get Padma Shri
Bengali film icons Supriya Devi and Sabitri Chatterjee, Bollywood's "Ooh la la" girl Vidya Balan, veteran actor Paresh Rawal, filmmaker Santosh Sivan, animation veteran Ram Mohan and writer Sooni...
View ArticleLack of political will to protest violence against women: Javed Akhtar
In the wake of the gang rape of a 20-year-old woman at the behest of a kangaroo court in West Bengal's Birbhum district, acclaimed Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar Saturday expressed dismay that...
View ArticleFilmmaker Santosh Sivan gets Padma Shri
Cinematographer-turned-filmmaker Santosh Sivan, known for his work in films like "Kaalapani", "Iruvar" and "Dil Se", was Saturday conferred the Padma Shri on the eve of the 65th Republic Day.The...
View ArticlePadma Bhushan impetus to do more good work: Kamal Haasan
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, who was conferred with the Padma Bhushan award Saturday, said it was his "good fortune" to get chosen for the award.The 59-year-old actor said he doesn't consider it an...
View ArticleB'Town wishes Happy Republic Day
On the occasion of the 65th Republic Day of the country Sunday, Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Madhur Bhandarkar took to microblogging website to wish their...
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