textile and fashion: April 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Television production draws Bollywood biggies

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan AkhtarWhat started as a trickle of Bollywood stars juggling the 70mm screen with its smaller cousin, TV, has today turned into a deluge with almost all top stars staking it out on the small screen. But what till a while ago was limited to raking in the big bucks as show hosts has now taken a further leap with Bolly biggies getting into TV production on a larger scale.While actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Jaya Bachchan have produced shows in the past, it’s of late that

I'm hooked to gadgets: Sameera Reddy

Actor Sameera Reddy admits to having a strong tomboyish streak in her. And the actress attributes her love for gadgets to this streak. “Yes, I’ve always been quite a tomboy in my growing years and being one of the boys, I’ve always kind of been hooked to gadgets right from my childhood,” says the actor, who also has a strong affinity to bikes and chases. “I’m pretty clued in whether it’s bikes or gadgets. In that I’m quite a gadget freak and love my video games,” adds Sameera.

Shah Rukh Khan on a re-bonding mission with old pals

Shah Rukh Khan Juhi Chawla (left) and with Preity ZintaActor Shah Rukh Khan seems to be in a mood to not just make new friends, (the latest being his upcoming film’s co-star Katrina Kaif) but also bridge the distance with his old pals. At a recently held film success bash of old pal and actor Juhi Chawla, the actor came in to support and congratulate his friend. And if sources are to be believed then SRK wants his old pals back in his life.Says a source, “SRK and Juhi have been friends for

Amitabh Bachchan approves of Sachin, Rekha's RS nomination

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday said that actress Rekha and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar "deserved" to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha."In each session of Parliament, President nominates few set of people for Rajya Sabha from the fields of art, film etc. It is an honorary position. Whoever nominated for this (Rajya Sabha) are deserving people (sic)," Big B told reporters at an event held for promotion of his soon-to-be-released film, 'Department'."I remember even (actress) Nargisji was

Rumours about Salman Khan don't bother me: Katrina Kaif

Actress Katrina Kaif, who is teaming up with Salman Khan again in Ek Tha Tiger, says she is not bothered about the gossip that goes around regarding her and the actor.Katrina reportedly dated Salman when she started off her career in Bollywood but later separated. And their new movie has got the rumour mills spinning again. She was last seen with the Dabangg star in 2008 movie Yuvraaj."When we start working for a movie we go in as professionals. I am here to do my job and if people want to

Hot Anusha Dandekar sizzles at a youth marketing forum

Nikhil ChinappaImran Khan zoomed in his red sports car in style for this event that saw him interacting with the audience, at the youth marketing forum. He spoke in detail on how films are pushing creative boundaries. He further discussed how youth icons are constantly reinventing themselves.Also sharing the stage were Cyrus Broacha and Anusha Dandekar. Others present at the do included Nikhil Chinappa and Ayushman Khuranna among many

Riteish Deshmukhs comic hat-trick

Actor Riteish Deshmukh is well known for his comic roles. His comic timings are pretty good, because of which he usually ends up doing mostly comedy films. This year is no different. Riteish’s love for comedy will see him end this year with a comic film hat-trick.Riteish started this year from where he left last year in terms of box-office success. It was Double Dhamaal last year and looks like it will be a triple dhamaal for him this year. “He is very good with his comedy. And he loves

Neha Sharma's de-stress mantra

Actress Neha Sharma is one of those people who gets stressed easily in life. Neha confirms it saying, “I am a very emotional person, so things do tend to affect me a tad bit more. And because of which I find myself stressed out real quick. My personality is such that I mostly tend to imagine the worst case scenario, which stresses me out a lot.”So what’s her de-stress mantra? “I used to find comfort in food, but can’t do that anymore, because of the profession I am in. So, the thing

Apurva Agnihotri wants to return to films

Actor Apurva Agnihotri, who is currently seen in Aasman Se Aagey, a fiction show pitched as the ‘reality behind reality TV’ is itching to get back into films. The actor, who made his film debut with Pardes is currently working on some scripts. “I want make a comeback to films as a writer-director,” he informs.In the meantime, the actor is enjoying his stint as a TV producer-director. No, he hasn’t turned a producer, he is only playing one in the serial based on a dance reality show.

Sundays are 'my time': Nargis Fakhri

Ever since New York-based actor, Nargis Fakhri shifted base to India, her most favourite thing to indulge in on a Sunday is a relaxing hot oil massage. ?Ever since I started modelling, my hair has been my biggest beauty asset. Since my profession involves so much styling and re-styling, it takes a real toll on my hair! When I was in New York, I was always suggested a lot of treatments and products to take care of my hair, which were mostly artificial or chemical-based. But ever since I have

Elegant Kajol, Dia Mirza up the glam quotient

KajolThe glam quotient soared high at this fashionable do as designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra launched their latest collection of drapes. Celebrated over champagne, the evening was graced by Kajol, who looked elegant in a chiffon sari.Dia Mirza looked stunning as she walked in donning their creation. Also flaunting the designers’ outfits was Aditi Rao Hydari. Other guests included designer AD Singh and Rocky S among

Whats keeping Sonam Kapoor away?

Actor Sonam Kapoor seems to have gone off the filmi radar and is said to be lying low, as far as her public appearances or media interactions are concerned. This had even set off alarm bells in the industry as people wondered what had prompted the actor to go quiet all of a sudden, also taking into account that the actor had been unwell a couple of months back. However, those close to Sonam insist that all’s well with the actor.“Sonam’s currently on a self-imposed hiatus of sorts, as

No qualms working with Rekha: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday said he had no qualms sharing screen space with yesteryear sensation Rekha, provided the story is deserving."If there is a good story...and (we) like it...then why not work together?" he said.Bachchan was talking to reporters at an event held for promotion of his soon-to-be-released film, Department.The erstwhile reel life couple, whose on-screen and off-screen relationship has always provided fodder to Bollywood gossip mills, acted in films like Do Anjaane

Saturday, April 28, 2012

From CollegeCandy: 10 Simple Things I Look Forward to During a Stressful Week

Written by Zephyr - CF Editor Editor’s note: The following post was written by our friends at CollegeCandy. Before clicking over to read the second half, know that some readers found CC’s content/ads to be non-work-safe – just a heads up if you’re at the office or around parents!Every day, I feel like I need to find SOMETHING to look forward to in order to get me through a long class or to motivate me to finish a 10-page paper. While I’m no celeb and can’t look forward to a Grammy

Outfits Under $100: Your Weekend Outfit Problems, Solved

Written by Caitlyn - FIDM Photo Credits: 1, 2It’s hump day, which means it’s time to start mentally planning your end-of-the-week celebrations. To help ease your wardrobe woes and worries this weekend, I’ve got you covered: Here are five outfits to keep you out on the town and not stuck in your closet when Friday rolls around. As always, all looks are under $100 total.Product Information: Top – Dorothy Perkins, Jeans – Forever 21, Shoes – H&M, Earrings – Charlotte RusseYou already

Would You Wear… High-Waisted Denim Shorts?

Written by Caitlyn - FIDM
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Leg-baring season is finally upon us and there’s no trendier way to show off your gams than in high-waisted denim shorts. Although I don’t claim to be a fortune teller, I have a suspicion that these shorts will become go-to pieces in most college girls’ wardrobes this summer.
The simple fact of the matter is that high-waisted denim shorts (like regular high-waisted shorts) will get you many more style points than your rag-tag pair of

Fabulous Find of the Week: Wet Seal Floral Tee

Written by Katie - Flagler College

This week’s Fabulous Find is bright, bold, and perfect for summer! I found this floral tee at Wet Seal on sale for only $8.90, so If I were you, I’d grab it while it’s still available. Read on to check out a few ways to style this summer staple.Floral Oversized Tee – $8.90 at Wet Seal

Below, I’ve created three totally different outfits to help get your inspiration going. Whether you’re attending a casual day of classes or getting dolled up for a

Beauty Video Tutorial: Bright Spring Eyeshadow

Written by Imani - Cosumnes River College Bright, bold colors are extremely popular this season, whether they’re adorning your clothes, shoes, handbags, or even your face. Recently, I’ve seen so many editorials featuring brightly colored eyeshadows. While we all love the looks we see in editorials, the only problem with following that trend is the clown factor – those neon shades can be tough to pull off in real life. If clown chic isn’t your thing, the following tutorial will help you

Looks on Campus: Monica – Oregon State University

Written by Kayla - Oregon State University

I spotted Monica walking through our large lecture hall during a break in class and her unique maxi skirt immediately caught my eye. Spring has finally sprung in Oregon and Monica was wearing an outfit to match.

Name: Monica
College: Oregon State University
Major: Apparel Design with minors in Merchandising Management and Music
Year: Junior, class of 2013
What do you like to do for fun? “I love to do fashion writing on the

Accessories 101: 3 Ways to Style a Simple Sundress

Written by Sarah - Northeastern University

Here at CF, we love to get the most bang for our buck while staying stylish. One of the best ways to accomplish this challenging task is to realize the incredible power of accessories. Accessories have this amazing ability to completely transform an outfit; throw on a bangle, clasp on a necklace, or grab a different bag and you’ve got a whole new look!
This week, we’ll be taking a simple sundress (we’ve all got one!) and shaping it into three

DIY Nail Art: Pretty Spring Pedicures

Written by Samantha - Georgetown University Photo Credit: ELLEIt’s officially sandal weather, and you know what that means – time to get your feet in shape after they’ve been stuck in boots all winter.A professional pedi can’t be beat, but we college gals can be short on time and money, so below, I’ll show you how to give yourself a pedicure in your dorm and make sure your tootsies look picture-perfect.Once they’re in shape, get ready to step out with some fun nail art on your

Class to Night Out: Shirt Dress

Written by Carina - Ohio University
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Do you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. This column will focus on one piece per week, and teach you how to take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away.
Nothing is as effortlessly sophisticated as the shirt dress. It’s an undeniable wardrobe classic that can be anything from

Celebrity Street Style of the Week: The Best of Coachella 2012

Written by Demi - University of Maryland

Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, celebs flocked to the annual Coachella Music Festival, known for great music and fabulous outfits galore. I was inspired by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jamie Chung, and Nina Dobrev, who were all in attendance. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

Supermodel and actress

How to Buy a Laptop: 3 Basic Computer Terms Every College Student Should Know

Written by Melody - Bryn Mawr College
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As the school year winds down to a close, it’s time to take stock of the damages that the year has wrought: friends lost, friends won, classes passed and failed, and, on the tech side, what shape your computer is in. We may do our very best to protect these incredibly expensive machines from damage, but accidents happen, screens get stepped on, nail polish remover gets dumped everywhere… Even the best of us may need to buy a new laptop

Fashion Inspiration: One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful”

Written by Shelby - Rollins College Photo CreditAfter the overwhelming popularity of our post on fashion inspired by One Direction, we’re bringing you yet another post on fashion inspired by the british boy band.One Direction‘s first single “What Makes You Beautiful” has been a smash hit across the globe, and the music video, which still remains number one on the iTunes charts, is just as successful. The video, shot on a sunny beach in California, shows the boys frolicking around on the

How to Wear the Colored Denim Trend

Written by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma

Virtually overnight, colored denim has become the biggest trend to hit the streets. Personally, I love the trend — it’s a great way to switch up your denim uniform, and the bright, cheerful colors are perfect for spring and summer! As with any trend, though, figuring out how to wear it (without spending a ton of money) can always be a problem.
Well, let CF take the guesswork out of it! Below, I’ve come up with four awesome ways to rock

Sneak Peek at H&M’s ‘Fashion Against AIDS’ Spring 2012 Collection

Written by Ashley - Flagler College Retailer H&M has designed a 2012 capsule collection to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS, with a portion of each sale going to charity.For their fifth annual Fashion Against AIDS collection, H&M drew inspiration from “global styles” by commissioning one-of-a-kind prints from international artists and illustrators in order to create colorful and fashion-forward designs.According to H&M, 25% of all proceeds will go directly to several international youth

Celebs sizzle at Sunidhi Chauhan's wedding reception

Asha BhonsleSunidhi Chauhan recently got married to Hitesh Sonik. On Thursday night the newlyweds threw a bash for their industry friends and family members. The reception saw several singers and composers arrive to bless the new couple. Kunal Ganjawala, Shaan with his wife, Raghav Sachar, Lalit Pandit, Anu Malik, Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik, Asha Bhonsle, Vishal Dadlani, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hard Kaur and Udit Narayan. Others present at the do included Ranvir Shorey who came in with wife Konkona

Why is Deepika Padukone is living out of a suitcase

B-towners often have to be away from home for months and live out of a suitcase as they are juggling projects and film commitments.Actress Deepika Padukone has been living life in fast forward mode since quite sometime now. The actor, who has been shooting round-the-clock for the past couple of months, is working doubly hard to ensure that none of her film schedules clash with each other. Deepika, whose last release was Desiboyz with actor John Abraham, immediately started shooting for actor

I was called the ganda hero: Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed his daredevil side when he took to racing with actor Ajay Devgn in high-end sports cars on the F1 circuit to promote his latest release Tezz. “The speed factor involved was such an adrenaline rush, though a race like this is not without risks,” the actor shares excitedly. But then this is nothing new for the actor, who admits to having taken many such risks all through his career. “I’ve always taken risks, be it in my choice of roles or films or even

Lara Dutta won't be back for a few months

DNA looks at gossip from around the sporting world.Family firstFormer Miss Universe, and Mrs Mahesh Bhupathi, Lara Dutta, who gave birth to a baby girl in January this year, is enjoying motherhood. And has confessed that although she is reading scripts, she won’t be back to work for another couple of months.“I don’t think I have been far from my work, I will slowly take it into my stride. I am looking at films and scripts and it’s all under way. But I am not going to be back on to a set

Got your Parikrama band tee, yet?

Twenty one years and still going strong; the Indian rock band,Parikrama, is back to rock the city this Sunday as part of the AOM-Autocross championship. In an interview with DNA, Subir Malik, the keyboardist for the band, talks about their remarkable journey…How do you manage to not sound monotonous even after 21 years?It’s true what they say about getting success being tough and maintaining it, even tougher! You just have to keep working at it.Do you think classical instruments add that

Shah Rukh Khan joins the celebration

Shah Rukh Khan joined the cast and crew of I Am in celebrating their National Award success.Chitrangda

Will Aamir Khan be the highest paid on TV?

With more Bollywood biggies heading into television, there is a sudden shift in terms of the moolah being offered to them, thereby changing the existing heirarchy of the highest paid. The recent entry of actor Aamir Khan on television has apparently led to a reshuffle as buzz has it that he’s getting paid Rs3 crore to anchor Satyamev Jayate.If so, this 3-crore figure not only makes the issue-based show one of the most expensive ones on Indian television, it also puts Aamir ahead of all the

Whitney Houston's mother writing a book to clear all 'lies' about her

Singer Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy, is reportedly writing a book and says it will clear all the "lies" about her late daughter's life.According to the New York Times, she met publishers at a hotel in New York last week to negotiate the release of the tome.The 78-year-old is reportedly aiming to set the record straight about her late daughter's troubled life and her death. Whitney died in February. She was 48."She said, 'There are so many lies out there and I want to dispel all of those

The After Hrs review: Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi

A scene from Life Ki Toh Lag GayiFilm: Life Ki Toh Lag GayiDirector: Rakesh MehtaCast: Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shouri, Manu Rishi Chadha, Pradhuman Singh, Neha BhasinRating: *A bunch of talented actors, a city called Mumbai and whoa, you have a film tracing the journey of each individual vis-a-vis the city. It’s not the first such film, there have been several with this theme, but the fascination never ceases. Writer-director Rakesh Mehta, who makes his debut with Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi has tried

'Nikita' lawsuit meritless: Elton John

The representatives of singer Elton John have rubbished allegations that he has stolen the lyrics for his song 'Nikita', insisting the lawsuit is completely meritless.Guy Hobbs, a photo-journalist and lyricist, has filed a lawsuit at federal court in Illinois, stating that he wrote a song called 'Natasha', about his affair with a Russian cruise ship waitress, back in 1982, reports Nypost.com.He alleges that Elton's 1985 song penned by his long-term collaborator Bernie Taupin bears significant

Rolling Stone Brian Jones slept with 64 girls in 19 days

Brian Jones (1942 - 1969), a founder member of the British rock group The Rolling Stones. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)The Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones had reportedly slept with 64 girls in 19 days when they toured the US in 1964.Bassist Bill Wyman, who kept a tally of such things, claimed that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and he had 30, six and 278 women respectively in the two years after fame struck. But on their second US tour, in the autumn of 1964, Jones told a reporter

Veteran actress take a dig at current Hollywood fare

Veteran actress Debbie Reynolds has said that the standard of Hollywood movies has gone down as compared to older generation movies.“I wish they would clean up some of the movies, make them a little more wholesome,” Reynolds told FOX411’s Pop Tarts. “I think the American public wants that, so we should give it to them,” she said.Linda Gray, best known for her role as the Sue Ellen Ewing in the prime time soap Dallas, said that today’s scripts often don't develop characters and their

The After Hrs review: Tezz

Film: TezzDirector: PriyadarshanCast: Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Sameera Reddy, Kangana Ranaut, Zayed Khan, Boman IraniRating: **A bomb has been planted in a train going from London to Glasgow, which will blow off if the speed is reduced to less than 60, killing more than 500 passengers on the train (Speed on the railway track?). To tackle the situation, the best men are required, so enter the just-retired cop Arjun Khanna, who’s called back on this last mission minutes before he’s about to

Richard Loitam death: Campaign for justice goes viral

A major social media campaign is building up seeking justice for a Manipuri student who died under suspicious circumstances last week.While the police have described the death as the fall-out of a two-wheeler accident he had met with two days earlier, friends of the victim insist that the 19-year-old Manipuri succumbed to injuries he suffered on being severely assaulted by seniors at college the previous night.Richard Loitam, a second semester student of the Acharya NRV School of Architecture

Does reel time mirror real time, or is it the other way round?

A week which saw the ghosts of the past being dragged up, some to a resolution of immense relief — We, in the entertainment world (along with the rest), witnessed exoneration time for Bachchan Senior from the almost 25-year-old Bofors debacle, the relief of which he expressed in his blog emphatically.‘They won momentarily,’ he philosophised, ‘But lost ultimately. Lost position and strength and power yes, but importantly their conscience. And today that counts most.’A loss of

Sam Worthington hot favourite to step into James Bond?s shoes

Sam Worthington is most likely to step into James Bond’s shoes when Daniel Craig quits the 007 series, according to a bookmaker.Craig, 44, is currently shooting scenes for his third outing as the suave superspy in Skyfall, which is due for release in 2014, and shows no signs of retiring from the role.But when he eventually moves on from the franchise, Avatar star Worthington - who was born in Britain but grew up in Australia - is hot favourite to take over the coveted part, followed by actor

These kids will put us elders to shame: Dance guru Geeta Kapur

Having been a part of the show since the inception of both — Zee TV’s Dance India Dance and also DID Li’l Masters, for dance guru and one of the judges of the show, Geeta Kapoor judging kids is a bigger task than judging youngsters. So what is the reason that Geeta calls it a tough job to judge kids? “It is very difficult judging kids as they are a mixed bag of talent. And these kids are very cute. They do not bother about what anyone feels. They just go up on stage and dance their

I love playing in a mehfil setting: Ankur Tewari

It was while playing in hostel rooms and friendly get-togethers in Delhi that Ankur Tewari cultivated a passion for music and decided to pursue and nurture it further. The musician, who has already made a name in the music circuit for his raw, unique style, has had his first stint on television in the form of the show titled The Great Gig in the Sky. The show has an unusually fresh concept where indie-rock artistes or bands jam in the wild.So how appealing was the idea, and how wild was the

Review: Khel Mandala (Marathi)

Film: Khel Mandala (Marathi)Director: Viju Mane Cast: Mangesh Desai, Ananya, Urmila Kanetkar, Santosh Juvekar, Prasad Oak, Mansi SalviRating: ***The silhouette of a little girl moving her hands rhythmically as strings tied to her wrists exert a light pressure makes for a heartrending visual. When this silhouette melts to take the form of a colourful puppet doll, with a real heart, the visual turns awe-inspiring.Destitute puppeteer Dasu (Mangesh Desai) lives in a makeshift tent in a Mumbai slum.

Whats Kangana Ranaut doing in the US?

Actress Kangana Ranaut, insist those close to her, is vacationing in the US, apparently catching up with her US-based boyfriend. ?Yes she?s on a well-deserved break there. She had been shooting non-stop these past several months including for Krissh 2 and decided to make the most of her free days before she starts shooting for her other films including Shootout At Wadala, Tanu Weds Manu sequel, and Dedh Ishqiya here. She's in the US for a mini-vacation and she is also completing? a little

Saas-bahu give way to the chor-police theme on TV!

With almost all the top stars right from Salman Khan to Aamir Khan to Ajay Devgn playing cops or having played one in their big screen outings, could our heroes of the small screen be far behind? So, in a long list of elements that the small screen often borrows or is inspired from its 70mm cousin, seems like cop story is hot on the menu for now. While characters of cops have often been featured on TV in shows like CID or Adalat or Phulwa where the lead protagonist’s love interest was shown

Yuvraj Singh is a true warrior in every spirit: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is probably one of the few actorson social networking sites to reply to most of his followers’ tweets. The actor who likes being on Twitter, is often spotted talking to all his friends and fans on the micro blogging site. While most actors often use these mediums to promote their films, Neil is hooked to the website to interact with his fans, personally. “I decided to be on Twitter to connect with my fans. I am here to not just promote my films but for my fans who

Im not a sex symbol: Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr, who is often voted as one of the world’s sexiest woman, has said that she doesn’t see herself as a sex symbol but is comfortable posing in her underwear as she’s happy with the way she looks.The 29-year-old model said she’s happy showing off her gorgeous body during the Victoria’s Secret shows but doesn’t regard herself in the same way others do."It’s not really something I’m aware of and it’s definitely not how I see myself. I think it is something that

A musical night for Madhuri Dixit

Bhupinder and Mitali Singh celebrated the silver jubilee of their musical journey on a grand note by releasing their new album Aksar, with Gulzar in attendance. The album was launched by Madhuri Dixit Nene. The do also saw Bhupinder and Mitali giving a soulful performance with inputs from Gulzar. Amy Billimoria, Aashka Goradia, Anup Jalota, Talat Aziz, Hariharan with wife, Sunita Banerji and Sanjeev Wadhwani enjoyed the ghazals and sat through till the end of the show. In pic: Hariharan with

Dibakar Banerjee repeats stars, not actors: Manu Rishi

From dialogue writer and actor in Oye Lucky Lucky Oye! to the bumbling Anni in Phas Gaye Re Obama, we haven’t seen Manu Rishi as much as we’d like to on the silver screen. The theatre actor, who was seen in small roles in Band Baaja Baaraat and Ekk Deewana Tha recently, came to Mumbai 10 years ago. In a chat with DNA, he recalls those “funny” years, speaks about his new city-based film Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi and much more.Q: What’s Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi about?A: In Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi I

Is Sidhartha Mallya going to Hollywood?

It might just be that Sidhartha Mallya is all set to storm Hollywood. Buzz is, Mallya Junior will apparently soon join the likes of actors Mallika Sherawat and Koena Mitra, who’ve shifted to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood.Says a source, “Sidhartha is going to Hollywood. He has enrolled himself in a prestigious acting school in LA, and he may be shifting there soon after the cricket season ends by the end of May. He’s all set to leave India for at least a year, as the acting

Snapped: Lara Dutta, the cheerful new mommy

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Aniruddha Guha reviews: The Avengers

Film: The AvengersDirector: Joss WhedonCast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L JacksonRating: ****There’s an obnoxiously ambitious moment in The Avengers: a single shot that lasts over a minute, with the camera following each of the six Avengers engaged in battle, one by one. You hold your breath in awe, taken in by the relentless action that cuts across the screen like Hanzo’s sword, waiting for some

Will Aamir be the highest paid on TV?

With more Bollywood biggies heading into television, there is a sudden shift in terms of the moolah being offered to them, thereby changing the existing heirarchy of the highest paid. The recent entry of actor Aamir Khan on television has apparently led to a reshuffle as buzz has it that he’s getting paid Rs3 crore to anchor Satyamev Jayate.If so, this 3-crore figure not only makes the issue-based show one of the most expensive ones on Indian television, it also puts Aamir ahead of all the

Review: Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi

Film: Life Ki Toh Lag GayiDirector: Rakesh MehtaCast: Manu Rishi, Ranvir Shorey, Kay Kay Menon, Neha Bhasin, Pradhyuman SinghRating: *Those living in Mumbai never stop cursing the city, its traffic, its pace, the space (or lack of it). But everybody moves on to better things, more cussing, and of course embracing with passion. Most come to the city with an agenda, but there’s no guarantee the muse allows one to willingly go with the flow or stick to the plan.Similar is the fate of the four

At 100, the spirited Zohra Segal lively as ever

"Meri lipstick theek hai," she asked shutterbugs who clamoured to take a picture of her. "Meri awaaz aa rahi hai? Vo mike lagao," she said to the eager audience who wanted to hear her.Celebrating her 100th birthday with the launch of her daughter Kiran's book, the grand old lady of Indian Cinema Zohra Segal showed that she continues to defy her age with her indomitable spirit and feisty enthusiasm."Thank you all for coming here today. The relationship between an artist and the audience is the

Review: The Avengers

Film: The AvengersCast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L JacksonDirector: Joss WhedonRating: ****A shield-wielding World War II experiment, a suit of flying armour concealing a millionaire playboy scientist, a genius-turned-big green killing machine, an archer, a former spy and a Norse God must join forces to, well, save the world.Our heroes are in pursuit of the Tesseract, a cube of cosmic

Friday, April 27, 2012

Latest to premiere in India, The Avengers

Marvel Studios’ recent offering The Avengers has joined the growing list of Hollywood movies that have hit Indian cinema halls before their US release. With the country emerging as a promising market, Hollywood production houses are leaving no stone unturned to increase revenue.“Hollywood studios want every country to release films on a day that optimises their box office collections. Hence, they have become more flexible about allowing every country to decide on its ideal release date,”

Review: Tezz

Film: TezzDirector: PriyadarshanCast: Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Zayed Khan, Boman Irani, Sameera Reddy, Kangna RanautRating: *1/2Priyadarshan is a comedy film man. Well, mostly. With Tezz, he has tried to pull a fast one. Pun not intended.“English filmein bahut dekhta hoga,” says Arjun Khanna (Anil Kapoor), retired counterterrorism officer in the UK. The same can be said about Priyadarshan. He liberally uses Hollywood film Speed as reference point to tezz his train of thought. It’s

Paul Myrehaug is a super trooper

Stand-up comedians are not particularly known for their bravado, except possibly while braving an ill-tempered audience. That is precisely the reason why learning that Paul Myrehaug had performed for troops in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Kuwait and Iraq had us doing a head-stand (well, almost). Now, if the proof is in the pie, judge Myrehaug’s ‘funny quotient’ from the interview we had with the dishy comedian.A stand -up comic since 18 and still going strong?Comedy is very addictive.I don’t

John Abraham can't wait to get cosy with Abhishek Bachchan in Dostana 2

Director Tarun Mansukhani has reportedly cracked the plot and finally Dostana 2 is set to roll in the middle of the year. The film is said to be far more naughty and wicked and John Abraham says he can't wait to get cosy with Abhishek Bachchan on the screen again. “Yes, Tarun Mansukhani has finally got the plot in place. And we're all set. I maintain Abhishek is my best screen-jodi. And I can't wait to get cosy with him on screen,” said John, who featured in the part one with Abhishek in

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Meghana Gaonkar is love struck

Meghana Gaonkar and Prem in a still from CharminarAfter Tajmahal, director R Chandru was getting down to making an out and out romantic film and this bit of news naturally generated a lot of interest. From the story to the casting, Chandru had kept everyone guessing for a while. While we will have to wait for some more time to find out what the film is all about, Chandru recently announced Prem as the hero of the film. He has now cast Meghana Gaonkar as the leading lady, we hear. “The role is

For Shiamak Davar its Czech calling

This do saw Rashmi Jolly being appointed as the Honorary Consul General for Czech Republic. Apart from the Czech heavy weights attending the event, other socialites and B-Towners also joined in to support Rashmi. Shiamak Davar, Sabira Merchant, Rashmi Uday Singh, Rajyalaxmi Rao and Bharati Gandhi, and several other Consul Generals were all present at the do.In pic: Sabira

I didnt miss films at all: Karisma Kapoor on comeback

Actor Karisma Kapoor, who is back on the film circuit after a hiatus post motherhood, says she is looking forward to her return on the big screen with Dangerous Ishq, a supernatural thriller.‘Nervously excited’ are her words for her current state of mind.Says Karisma: “I am back purely for my love for acting. I was very clear that I didn’t want to be back for anything else because by God’s grace, I have been fortunate enough to have had a great run in my career. I will continue to

Arjun Rampal to play cop in Chakravyuh

After Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Rana Dagubatti's cop act, actor Arjun Rampal will be seen donning the policeman's uniform in Prakash Jha's upcoming film Chakravyuh.Arjun too would be sporting a moustache, for the role."I play the part of a police officer.. his name is SP Adil Khan, he is a third generation cop. His family has been in police. He is very righteous, good and super fit. But again the character through dilemma..it is like a guy who wants to do his job but finds himself in a

HC issues notices to two respondents on John Abraham's appeal

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to two respondents in the 2006 rash and negligent driving case involving actor John Abraham who was earlier handed out a 15-day imprisonment by a sessions court in this regard.Notices were issued to Tanmay Majhi and legal representatives of Shyam Kasbe, informing them about the appeal filed by the actor challenging the jail term.John had moved sessions court against the October 2006 order of the metropolitan magistrate convicting him for rash

Bipasha Basu all about the gold on Akshaya Tritiya

Hema MaliniAkshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day for my family. We seek blessings from Goddess Laxmiji for everyone’s well-being and prosperity. People have commercialised the occasion and hence, buying gold and other valuables has become a trend. Fifty years back, people didn’t do that, simple puja and spending quality time with family and friends was more important. And with gold prices soaring this year, it puts an unnecessary pressure on people to buy just to keep up with their friends.

Scarlett Johansson's body worries

Actress Scarlett Johansson says she is as worried about her body as any other woman. But she is glad that her action role in Avengers Assemble as Black Widow got her into the best shape she has ever been in.“Every woman has body worries, and I’m not exempt from that. But part of the by-product of spending that much time in the gym is that you can fit into a cat suit,” contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.Johansson’s spy character in the superhero movie is very fierce, and the screen

Viveik Mishra: Bisexual and proud

Viveik Mishra is a name that the LGBT community across the country is already familiar with, especially in Bangalore, after local patrons of the Bangalore Queer Film Festival got to see Sundeep Malani’s Shaayad (his acting debut of sorts) in 2010.Now, with two big projects in hand including the much-talked about Supermodels, starring Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel, and another romantic, Mr. Right Kab Ayega in hand, it’s almost like Viveik Mishra has finally arrived.So, why was there a need to

Neha Dhupia at a superhero soiree

The India premiere of The Avengers saw a host of B-Towners arrive to enjoy the superhero flick. The guests included Sarah Jane Dias, Neha Dhupia with boyfriend, Luke Kenny, Abhinay Deo, Ranvir Shorey, Sajid Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Sulaiman Merchant with wife, Chetan Bhagat with his family, Ashutosh Gowariker, Ronnie Screwvala, Ramesh Taurani and Sushama Reddy among many others. The guests also posed and happily clicked pictures with a real life Iron Man character. In pic: Sushama Reddy with

Nandita Das back in action with Tamil, Hindi film

Arthouse actress Nandita Das, who is back after her maternity break, is all set to wow the audience with her acting chops in a Tamil and Hindi venture this year.Nandita, who was last seen on silver screen in Onir's national award winning film I Am (2011), will now feature in a untitled Tamil movie with director Seenu Ramaswamy. In Hindi, she would be seen in debutant director Devashish Makhija's film."I am doing two films in May. It is the first time I am doing a film after my baby is born. I

Maharashtra reclaims land allotted to Subhash Ghai's film institute

Maharashtra Government has completed the process of taking over 14.5 acres of the total land alloted to filmmaker Subhash Ghai for his film institute, Whistling Woods International, located at Filmcity in suburban Mumbai and also served a notice to pay the lease rent of over Rs79 crore.Shyam Tagde, the managing director of Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation (MFSCDC), which manages the Film City, told PTI that the notice has been served to the film institute for the

Court issues notices to John Abraham?s victims

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the two victims - Tanmay Majhi and legal representatives of Shyam Kasbe - of the rash and negligent driving case involving Bollywood actor John Abraham. Justice RC Chavan issued the notices informing the victims about the appeal filed by John challenging the 15-day jail awarded to him by the sessions court. Additional public prosecutor Rajshri Newton informed the court that as Kasbe succumbed to an illness a few years ago, his Pune-based

Bollywood keeps it's newbies under wraps

To create maximum visibility and buzz for a film prior to its release, filmmakers ensure that the film’s stars are being seen at almost every film-promotion based event. They, however, seem to opt for a reverse tactic when it comes to launching newcomers. So, while established names are made to go that extra length to publicise their film, extra precautions are taken to ensure that a new face is kept under wraps before the release. And most production houses are now increasingly known to

Aamir's TV show has made my life hell: Kiran Rao

After making her directorial debut last year with critically acclaimed film, Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao is again planning to get behind the camera, soon."I am actually going to begin to write something. I am hoping to write something, I am working on it. I am still very much a full-time mother. I am hoping to find the space to work and write something new," Kiran said on the sidelines of CII event in Mumbai."I haven't started writing anything yet, so when I have something to say about it, I will

'My love is in the music'

You talk to a man on the telephone, mostly because he’s thousands of miles away, and his absolute devotion to music zips through all the distance and embeds itself in your heart.Good music can rarely be judged by commercial success as Bobby Whitlock will tell you — music is about peace, love and understanding. Yes, it does sound a tad like a scene out of a ’60s Hollywood movie but then again, Bobby has little patience for what passes off as music these days. “It is frightening what I

Aishwarya Rai not part of Sarkar 3: Ram Gopal Varma

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has denied rumours that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will make her comeback into films with Sarkar 3.Varma, 50, who is currently busy with his upcoming release Department, said Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan have been roped in for the final installment of the dramatic thriller."Sarkar 3 is being planned... Amitji and Abhishek wil feature in it but contrary two reports Aishwarya won't be in it... Script is still under progress," he posted on Twitter.The second installment of

Being stylish is but natural for me: Jahnavi Kamath

That is what actress Jahnavi Kamath has to say about her personal style,which is a combination of elegance and class.1. Style is all about feeling good in what you’re wearing. It’s anything that reflects ‘me’.2. I like to dress according to occasion. I’m extremely comfortable in shorts and T shirts. When on a holiday, I like to dress casually. For traditional occasions, you’ll find me in saris.3. Forever New is one of my favourite brands. I love the pastel shades that they use and

For Bollywood, Hinglish is passe, Punjabi is in

While Hinglish was the flavour in majority of the films that were churned out last year, this year around, the lingo seems to be making way for Punjabi. And it’s not just a smattering of words thrown in or that one odd song with Punjabi lyrics added for effect, instead we are talking about the Hindi-Punjabi mixed dialect being the tone throughout.In the pic: A still from Vicky

Rowdy Rathore runs into trouble, Prabhu Deva packs up

The filming of Rowdy Rathore came to an abrupt halt on Monday when local workers raised an objection over the movie being shot in a protected zone. Director Prabhu Deva was shooting a song sequence in Hampi temple with actors Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and 50 other dancers. The argument broke out because the unit had not utilised the service of the local workers. The unit arrived with 20 heavy vehicles. Leaders objected to the decision of thegovernment for granting permission for filming in a

Self-confessed foodie Dia Mirza grabs a bite

Several of the celeb brigade dropped by at a foodie do hosted by Malini and Rahul Akerkar over the weekend. New mum in B-Town Lara Dutta-Bhupathi came by for a while to wish the hosts, as did Dia Mirza, who’s a self-confessed foodie. The director trio of Rohan Sippy, Kabir Khan and Shaad Ali were seen bonding over films and food, while Simone Singh and Tisca Chopra were seen mingling with their bunch of friends. Sheena Sippy, Zoya Akhtar, Isha Sharvani, Ishita Arun with Dhruv Ghanekar,

Bollywood's laadli Zohra Sehgal turns 100 on April 27

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal, the grand old lady of Indian cinema whose spirited performance in many a film and stage production has entertained audiences over the past seven decades, is turning 100 on Friday.Sehgal, who has starred in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Dil Se and Cheeni Kum, was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Sawariyaa (2007).She was born on April 27, 1912, in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, third of her seven siblings - and grew up in Chakrata, now in Uttarakhand (near

Drug addicts are not criminals: Russell Brand

Russell Brand on Tuesday urged the MPs to decriminalise drug possession.The comedian told MPs that drug addicts should be treated for a potentially fatal illness."I’m not a legal expert. I’m saying that, to a drug addict, the legal aspect is irrelevant. If you need to get drugs, you will," the Daily Express quoted him as saying."The criminal status sends the wrong message. Being arrested isn’t a lesson, it’s just an administrative blip."Brand, who beat his addiction in 2002, revealed to

Why is Bond going frothy?

James Bond doesn’t like martinis anymore. He prefers beer. This change of heart, which has taken some considerable time in coming, cannot just be put down to the spy’s evolving taste though. The reason is a little more sinister. Bond’s filmmakers have gone ahead and signed a $45 million product placement deal with Dutch brewers Heineken. So a shift in the regular order at the bar would only be understandable. But there are fated to be those who will disagree.The purists will be up in arms

Revealed: How Sameera Reddy turned into Sexy Sam

Actor Sameera Reddy’s been through the gym grind and several other workout mantras in her bid to stay fit and slim. But the actor herself admits that what really worked the best in her favour was one of the most natural work-outs — swimming and that’s also the secret of her svelte figure that she’s been sporting of late. “I love swimming and I can easily vouch for it to be the most natural and complete workout for the body,” says Sameera.Having tried several workout routines, the

No plans of shifting to Mumbai: Rana Daggubati

It was last year that South actor Rana Daggubati made his debut in Bollywood with Dum Maaro Dum. While the actor didn’t get to play a cop in that one like co-star Abhishek Bachchan, Rana says that he’s excited about playing one, now, in the upcomingDepartment, which incidentally stars the Sr Bachchan,Amitabh. “Well, Abhishek is a real cool guy, but working with Amitabh sir was something else. I was in awe of him. Here was the man who you grew up watching, so sharing the same frame with

Why newbies in Bollywood are kept under wraps

Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti ChopraTo create maximum visibility and buzz for a film prior to its release, filmmakers ensure that the film’s stars are being seen at almost every film-promotion based event. They, however, seem to opt for a reverse tactic when it comes to launching newcomers. So, while established names are made to go that extra length to publicise their film, extra precautions are taken to ensure that a new face is kept under wraps before the release. And most production houses

Akshay Kumar gets insured for Rs50 crore

The producers of Rowdy Rathore insured Akshay Kumar for a whopping 50 crore as the actor insisted on performing the daredevil stunts himself.The industry’s Khiladi refused a body double for Prabhudeva’s action-dripping film. However the jaw-dropping insurance amount is justified as the movie promises high-octane action sequences to the audience.“Right at the start, when Prabhudeva narrated the script, Akshay was kicked about the raw action scenes. But everyone was worried about him doing

Celebrities' plans for Akshaya Tritiya

Celebs share their thoughts on what they plan to buy on Akshaya Tritiya today.Hema Malini, actorAkshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day for my family. We seek blessings from Goddess Laxmiji for everyone’s well-being and prosperity. Today, people have commercialised the occasion and hence, buying gold and other valuables has become a trend. Fifty years back, people didn’t do that, simple puja and spending quality time with family and friends was more important. And with gold prices soaring

Nandita Das the new Indian woman

This seminar on new Indian women was attended by many B-Town biggies, as they addressed issues pertaining to the changing times — especially on the way Indian perception about women has changed and the role of media in shaping this transition. The Confederation of Indian Industry organised the seminar which was chaired by Shabana Azmi. Some of the key speakers included Shabana Azmi, Kiran Rao, Mahesh Bhatt, Zoya Akhtar, Amit Khanna , Javed Akhtar, Chandrajit Banerjee and Nidhi Razdan

I deserve all accolades: Sonakshi Sinha

Ever since actor Shatrughan Sinha’s daughter, Sonakshi made her debut in B-Town, there has been an extremely high level of interest and curiosity about the star kid. Though she made her debut in Dabangg in 2010, in two years, the actor hasn’t had a single release after that, though she has been shooting for her projects back-to-back. Now, she has her hands full with Rowdy Rathore, Joker, Race 2 and a couple of more projects. Ask her if the interest and the intense pressure of being a

Ritu Kumar talks about her Spring-Summer 2012 collection

A model sporting a Ritu Kumar design Diva of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar recently launched her Spring-Summer 2012 collection; here, she talks about the line and how simple it is to look good…Please tell us a little bit about your Spring-Summer 2012 collection? Where do your inspirations lie, specifically for this collection?The inspiration for the SS’12 collection comes from the new-age, modern woman who is unafraid to experiment with cutting edge fashion; accepting the unconventional and

Female attention is embarrassing: Arjun Kapoor

Since the last few days, there has been buzz about newbie actor Arjun Kapoor, who is incidentally, being compared to actor Abhishek Bachchan for his strong resemblance. Son of producer Boney Kapoor and Mona Kapoor, Arjun reveals he is quite different from his on-screen confident persona. ?Back then, I was so overweight, becoming an actor was not even a distant dream. I was pursuing direction seriously and was assisting a lot of directors. I met Salman Bhai (actor Salman Khan) on the sets and

Ghai gets Rs79-crore rent notice over Goregaon land

The state government has possessed 14.5 acres of vacant land around Whistling Woods International and has sent a rent demand notice of Rs79 crore to the stakeholders of the film institute. According to the Supreme Court order, rent will be charged from the date thejoint venture was signed between filmmaker Subhash Ghai and the Maharashtra government (in October, 2000) till April 20, 2012 (when the demarcation of the land was completed). Officials at Film City in Goregaon, where Whistling Woods

Picture perfect Isha Koppikhar

It was a dream setting as Arjun Hitkari got engaged to fiancee Gayatri. Not only B-Towners but friends of the Hitkaris from all over the globe attended the ceremony.Arjun Hitkari with

What does the '11pm' deadline for U/A films mean?

A still from The Dirty PictureThe Information & Broadcasting Ministry?s directive to show The Dirty Picture? at 11 pm created a furore amongst channels and filmmakers. However, this is not the first time a film with an ?adult? theme has been directed by the ministry to be telecast at 11 pm. A few months ago, Ragini MMS, despite cuts was shown at 11 pm, though Ekta Kapoor, who produced the film apparently vied for the 9 pm slot.?At the time of going to press, a meeting had been called to discuss

Helena Bonham Carter wore nappies on Harry Potter sets

Actress Helena Bonham Carter had to wear a nappy on the set of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince because she had a weak bladder after the birth of her second child.The star started work on the sixth movie just 12 weeks after welcoming her daughter Nell.But her high-energy scenes came too close to the birth, and she admits she had several accidents during filming. So, she resorted to wearing a nappy to save herself from embarrassing drying-off sessions, reports dailystar.co.uk.“I really

Item songs have become the face of films: Ram Gopal Varma

Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma feels that though the item songs are intended to boost overall entertainment value, they have now become the face of contemporary films."The technical definition of item songs is that they are supposed to be an item and to give hype and additional bonus to a film. But in today's times item song has become face of the film. But in Department the item song comes according to the situation," Varma told PTI.RGV is all praise for the Brazilian-Indian model Nathalia

Dirty Picture fallout: Lip-locks, bad words in Jannat 2's TV version deleted

After The Dirty Picture got pulled away from being aired on television due to its bold content, the makers of Jannat 2 have played safe and made certain changes in their upcoming film for the small screen audience.The Emraan Hashmi starrer, directed by Kunal Deshmukh is a sequel to the 2008-hit film Jannat. The second instalment is up for release on May 4. Jannat was based on betting in cricket and the sequel is about illegal trading in arms and ammunition."While shooting for the film, we knew

Karan Johar's next directorial venture to release on October 19

Karan Johar's upcoming directorial venture Student of the Year is all set to release on October 19 this year.The comedy stars newcomers Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt in lead roles."STUDENT OF THE YEAR will release on the 19th of OCTOBER 2012... it launches 3 newcomers... Sidharth Malhotra.... Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt," Johar tweeted on Tuesday.The film also has guest appearances by Kajol and Boman Irani, whose son Kayoze is also a member of the cast.Student of the Year is

I owe a lot to Bangalore: Manish Gandhi

You’ve all seen him in the Airtel ad and he’s definitely a face that most people recognise instantly — but few know the name of this young upcoming actor who is quite the celebrity within theatre circles across the country.“I began acting at a very young age and knew I was cut out for the field. Surprisingly, I was given the opportunity to direct at a very young age, too and post graduation, I worked extensively with the Board of Education, Chandigarh conducting a Theatre in Education

They won momentarily: Amitabh Bachchan on Bofors scam

Relieved at his name finally being exonerated from the Bofors scam that happened almost 25 years back during his tryst as a politico, actor Amitabh Bachchan took to blogging to express his relief. Following getting a clean chit in the Bofors gun payoff scandal from former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom, the actor wrote about it on his blog.“I speak from personal experience and personal exoneration. 25 years after the incident, I read today from one that pioneered accusation and

Kalki Koechlin spills her love woes!

Actor Kalki Koechlin, who recently wrapped up shooting for director Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in Manali, is already busy with her next film, Vishal Bhardwaj’s Daayan also starring Konkona SenSharma and Emraan Hashmi. In the break that she gets in between the shoot of the supernatural thriller, the actor will be busy promoting her political thriller, filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee’s Shanghai.But while the actor says that she’s

Rishi and Ranbir Kapoor may team up for first movie together

Rishi, Neetu and Ranbir KapoorHaving already shared screen space for Coca-cola commercial, the father-son duo Rishi and Ranbir Kapoor may now be seen in Abhinav Kashyap’s upcoming romantic drama. According to the reports, Abhinav has offered a crucial role to Rishi and has made it clear that he won’t cast anyone else for the said role. The director also said that both the actors won’t be cast as father-son.Although Rishi Kapoor hasn’t given a green signal to the role, yet, if the things

Internet made me famous: Kim Kardashian

Socialite Kim Kardashian feels that she wouldn't be famous without the internet as social networking sites allow her to interact with her fans."I think a lot of our fan base and a lot of our connection with people is Internet based. I think that the Internet has brought on a different kind of celebrity,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Kardashian as saying. We are very well aware of who we are and what our place is. We are so active on twitter, on our Facebook pages, we are writing back, we are

Rajkumars son flays film industry feuds

The 84th birth anniversary function of Kannada cine idol Rajkumar on Tuesday at Kanteerava studio in Nandini Layout here was marked with confusion and tense moments.Kannada cine actor Shivarajkumar expressed displeasure over the negative developments in the Kannada film industry after Rajkumar’s death. “I am ready to give my life to protect the ideals and dream which Appaji (Rajkumar) had about the film industry,” he said, evoking shock among the Kannada film fraternity and fans present

Prince Harry to receive humanitarian award

Prince Harry will be honoured with the Atlantic Council Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership in Washington.The honour recognises the 27-year-old’s charitable works on behalf of wounded servicemen, officials said Monday.St. James’ Palace said Harry, who will be travelling to Washington next month, would also receive the award on behalf of his brother, Prince William, in recognition of their charitable foundation."Prince Harry will use the award to pay tribute to British and

Aamir Khan falls off stage at the wedding of auto driver's son

Superstar Aamir Khan fell down when dias set up for the wedding of the son of his friend, auto-rickshaw driver Ram Lakhan, collapsed due to overcrowding.The 47-year-old star was unhurt and laughed off the incident, saying the overall arrangement was good.Aamir was in the city to attend the marriage to keep his promise to Lakhan whom he met while promoting his 2009 hit 3 Idiots.Dressed in blue denim and white kurta, the 47-year-old actor reached the wedding venue at Mehmurganj's Chaurasiya

When Ranvir Shorey felt awkward about being called an actor

So what if actor Ranvir Shorey hasn’t had a film release in almost two years, his wit remains intact. “I had started feeling awkward about being called an actor,” he confesses, unabashedly, adding, “Especially during moments when people asked what films I’m working on or when is my next release or mentioned a particular role they liked me in.”But the draught period is soon to get over with two back-to-back releases —Rakesh Mehta’s Life Ki Toh Lag Gai and Rajat Kapoor’s long

Monday, April 23, 2012

Ganesh Bal: The outsider on the inside

Driving through traffic, it seems more than just coincidence that all the songs being played by FM stations are those that feature the star you are about to meet. But when you do meet Ganesh Bal during a dubbing session, the 35-year-old dismisses his popularity with a laugh. He says, “FM stations may be going by popularity of the songs. If you have to give credit, give it to the music directors and singers.”He is called the Golden Star ever since his hits like Mungaru Male and Gaalipata

I am on a house-hunting mission in Mumbai: Shruti Hassan

Actor Shruti Haasan?s on a mission these days. The actress, who?s already become a popular name down South, reveals that she is looking at taking up films here in Bollywood on a serious footing. And keen to shift base here, Shruti?s been busy house-hunting in the city, though she admits that with mum actor Sarika based here, it?s not like she doesn?t have a house here already.?It?s not like I am choosing one industry over another. There need not be that choice as I think I can balance the two

Entertain, not enlighten through films: Sajid Khan?s mantra

Director Sajid Khan is one of those few filmmakers who holds that rare record of a 100 percent hit ratio at the BO so far, despite his films finding little critical acclaim. Unfazed by what his detractors have to say about his brand of humour, Sajid says that he?s just happy to see his films including the recent Housefull 2, hit home with audience and rake in the moolah for the producers. Insisting that? films, for him, are more than just a profession, ?they?re a passion?, the director shares

Action films are scary and challenging: Sameera Reddy

Actress Sameera Reddy who has jumped into the bandwagon of action films with Tezz, has some daredevil stunts in the Priyadarshan directed film and she says it was scary and challenging.Besides actors like Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan doing action sequences in the film, Sameera also had to perform some of them."I must say action is not at all easy. It is scary. It is all the more challenging. Also for this film, I was to ride bike. When I had signed the film, I was like. I will do it

Mumbais new pariahs?

That the city of glamour attracts an endless stream of aspirants to it, is legendary. And irrespective of the fact whether they make it or not, every one of them have to contend with one major hurdle ? of getting an accommodation in the city.? And that hurdle has just gotten even more tough to cross, especially for struggling models and starlets. They are now facing the brunt? of the involvement of upcoming models in grisly crimes recently. Says Sucheta Sharma, one of the leading models in the

Trailers, the 120 second blockbuster

Ravi (standing, left) and Binny Padda (right), among Bollywood?s prominent promo directors, at their studio in AndheriHere’s a gauge of the impact a single promotional trailer can have. A trailer of The Dark Knight Rises was first released in December last year.It clocked over 12.5 million views in its first 24 hours on YouTube — a record. Soon, social networking sites were in overdrive, discussing, dissecting and largely orgasming over Christopher Nolan’s much anticipated second sequel

I&B ministry asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture after 11pm

Vidya Balan in The Dirty PictureThe scheduled screening of The Dirty Picture on Sony TV on Sunday has been deferred after the Information and Broadcast Ministry directed the channel to telecast the film at a late night slot.The Vidya Balan-starrer film was slated to be telecast at 12 noon and 8pm on Sunday.The ministry in a letter to Sony TV on April 21, said that the channel should refrain from telecasting the 'UA' certified film The Dirty Picture during the day and evening hours

Bachchan group to build college in Aishwarya's name

A girls college in the name of Bollywood star and Amitabh Bachchan's daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan would be set up in UP by the mega-star's Sewa Sansthan instead of actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada's Nishtha Foundation.The Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan Girls College would be constructed at Daulatpur village in Fatehpur tehsil, Rishikesh Yadav, representative of Amitabh Bachchan, told PTI today.The responsibility for construction of the college has been taken over from Jaya Prada's

Agent Vinod was never a dream project: Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan with Kareena KapoorActor Saif Ali Khan, whose debut home production Agent Vinod failed to create magic at the Box Office, says he never considered the film as his dream project.The 41-year-old star was riding high on his solo project before it's release, which also starred real-life girlfriend Kareena Kapoor."To be honest I didn't really look at Agent Vinod as a dream or anything. It was a film which came with a lot of intellectual ideas. I wanted to bring a new facet of the actor

Satyajit Rays restraint came through in the last scene of Apur Sansar

Shoojit Sircar is the director of Vicky Donor. Here he talks about his favourite scene in a filmSatyajit Ray’s films are like my Bible. His simplicity in communicating the beauty of human emotions has always inspired me, and I have done my best to incorporate this element in my own filmmaking. His cinema is one of subtlety, of quiet moments and pauses and ultimately, of emotional restraint. This restraint is accompanied by a kind of universal humanity.This style of Ray’s is encapsulated in

Award winning Manipuri films

Here are the Manipuri films which won awards.Today’s Manipur Directed by Devkumar Bose and adapted from a play Tirth Jatra, Matamgi Manipur (Today’s Manipur) was the region’s first feature film. The film won the President’s Medal at the 20th National Film Festival in 1972. A family drama, it depicted the transition of a society faced with contemporary realities revealing the conflict of self and identity in the onslaught of the modern state. The movie started a slew of similar such

Katrina Kaif up for some wine and cheese

Sohail Khan and wife Seema played the gracious host as B-Towners attended this event. The do saw biggies from Bollywood and society help themselves to wine over cheese fondue and roasted chicken. Salman Khan was at his wittiest best as he managed to crack up Sonakshi Sinha, as she simply couldn't stop laughing. Others present included Malaika and Arbaaz Khan, Katrina Kaif, Alvira Agnihotri, Amrita Arora Ladak, Bhavna Pandey, Maheep and Sanjay Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Parmeshwar Godrej, Queenie

Has Bollywood breached the Great Wall?

Huan Xiangyang was 11 when he gathered with hundreds of his compatriots in an open ground in China to watch the Raj Kapoor classic Awaara. This was in 1979. China was still reeling from the excesses of the Cultural Revolution. The Chinese were starved of social and cultural stimulus and eager to control unrest, the government decided to open up the economy. Awaara, released in India in 1951, was one of the first foreign films allowed in. It was a massive hit with approximately 30 million

Bollywood, the worst example of storytelling

The first book of Ashok Banker’s much-awaited ‘MBA’ Series has just been released. The writer tells DNA what gets him up, what pulls him down and what keeps him going.What got you started?I was a precocious reader from an early age, reading books on my own from age five, devouring entire circulating libraries and encyclopaedias. By the age of 9, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing just this: reading and writing. Reading is the glacier that creates the river of writing.What

For Salman, it's buddy Aamir Khan over big bucks

This year?s big TV debut is set to happen soon. As actor Aamir Khan readies for his television debut with his issue-based show,? said to be about real people from across the nation, buzz is that competing channels had apparently wanted to rope in actor Salman Khan, at the earliest, to handle the tough TRP run.Many channels apparently wanted to get Salman, who also happens to be? Aamir?s close buddy,? on board around the same time as Aamir?s TV debut. ?On the small screen, actors Amitabh

Cheryl Cole in Modern Family?

Singer Cheryl Cole has been approached by bosses of popular sitcom Modern Family to take on a guest part. “They really want to get Cheryl involved. And it’s a coveted slot. Everyone from Britney Spears to Lady Gaga have made it known that they would love to appear in it. It’s a real honour to be asked to do it,” contactmusic.com quoted a source as saying. Modern Family is one of the most successful sitcoms in the US.Cheryl, who has divorced soccer player husband Ashley Cole, now plans

Star kids have to struggle more: Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor believes that star kids have to struggle more in the film industry as there are lot of expectations from them.Kapoor, who has three children, of whom Sonam is into acting and Rhea having turned a producer while son is still studying, said, "It is a different kind of struggle that they have to do. Our struggle was different. Their struggle is that the expectations from them are more. People expect more from them as they are celebrity kids. I feel their struggle is more than

I am really enjoying India: Nargis Fakhri

Actress Nargis Fakhri who has been in the news lately for her link-up with actor Shahid Kapoor, point blank refuses it. Clearing the air, she says, “I performed with him at an awards function and we realised that we had a lot of mutualfriends. I met him through work and he is a lovely human being. We’re friends and that’s that.” Nargis, who is one film old, came from New York a year ago when she was offered Rockstar. Since then, the actor has shifted base to Mumbai. Ask her if she

Ajay Devgn talks about his eco-conscious ways on Earth Day

Actor Ajay Devgn who’s finally back home in the city after shooting extensively in Punjab, says that the greenery of the luscious fields there is something that he’s missing already. “The stark change in the landscapes is hard to miss and I do wish that our kids got to see more of that greenery here too,” he says. But the greener environment is not something that the star just feels for.In fact, Ajay strongly believes in doing his bit towards keeping it green too. His own house and

Why Sajid Khan films do well

It’s easy not to like Sajid Khan. While most directors/producers are at their agreeable best before their movie releases, he is exactly the opposite with his “my movies make more money than you can ever imagine, so take your opinions elsewhere” bluster. Whether Sajid Khan is truly as cocksure of his awesomeness as he appears to be or this is all part of a cultivated persona, I know not. But what I do know is that the reviews of Housefull 2, at least the ones I have read on the Net, have

Jijo Punnoose: The man who was a film institute unto himself

TK Rajeev Kumar is a National award-winning director. Here, he talks of the influence of filmmaker Jijo Punnoose on his workI never thought I’d end up becoming a filmmaker. Sure, I was interested in mono-acting and mimicry, Kerala’s popular pastime — while in school in Kottayam, I had participated in youth festivals and won many trophies in these events. But films were a whole other world.In 1977, both my parents were transferred to Thiruvananthapuram and since then, Kerala’s capital

The latest flavour of Bollywood ? Punjabi lingo

A still from Teri Meri KahaaniWhile Hinglish was the flavour in majority of the films that were churned out last year, this year around, the lingo seems to be making way for Punjabi. And it?s not just a smattering of words thrown in or that one odd song with Punjabi lyrics added for effect, instead we are talking about the Hindi-Punjabi mixed dialect being the tone throughout.Last week?s release Bittoo Boss had the lead hero Pulkit Samrat launch into a lingo that weighed heavily towards

4 great World War I films

All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)The film begins with a scene at a German high school, where a teacher is talking about the virtues of serving the fatherland.The boys eagerly step up to join the army. Midway into their training, they are shifted to the frontlines. Paul (Lew Ayres), one of the youngsters, watches his friends die, spends a night in a pit trying to save the life of a French soldier who he stabbed, and eventually gets injured and is sent home on furlough.Back home he sees his

Tusshar Kapoors beard trouble while juggling between films

We all know actors these days take the aspect of getting into their character for films, rather seriously. Be it actor Imran Khan growing a beard for filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj?s film Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola or actor Saif Ali Khan losing weight for Race 2. Similarly, Tusshar also had to grow a beard for his role in the upcoming flick Shootout At Wadala. But his problem was that he had to simultaneously shoot for another film without the beard.Tusshar?s comic caper Kya Super Kool Hain Hum is

No such thing as too much spunk, says Habib Faisal

As I wait on the first floor office at Yash Raj Studios for Habib Faisal to arrive, I notice things I do every time I’m at the venue.An almost loud silence permeates the floor only to be interrupted by the occasional sound of footsteps, while the staff talks in hushed tones and with an air of noticeable stiff upper lip-ness. It’s unlike a typical filmi setting, with the all-too-professional attitude of the place a little intimidating for an outsider. Faisal laughs when I tell him. “Teesre

AR Rahman makes it to Oprah Winfreys show

When talk show queen Oprah Winfrey came to India early this year, there were speculation about which Indian celebrity would feature on her show. Oprah who was here to shoot for her new series on India apparently shot for a couple of episodes and travelled a bit.The latest on that front is that Academy Award winning musician, AR Rahman will be on Oprah’s Next Chapter today. Her new series titled, Oprah Travels to India is a two-part special. Rahman is quite familiar with Oprah shows. In 2009,

Wooing a girl, Bollywood style

Harass girlsThe campaign against eve teasing is the biggest conspiracy of the 21st century, according to Hindi films. In films like Khiladi and Dil, heroes play pranks and even attempt rape before the objects of their attention gave their hearts to them. In films like Shola Aur Shabnam or Karma, heroes took it up a notch further by molesting the heroine, like when Govinda plays ‘kabbadi’ with Divya Bharati, and Jackie Shroff, in a bear suit, forcefully kisses

How Mariah Carey lost weight after pregnancy

Singer Mariah Carey has revealed the secret of her post pregnancy figure. She says getting back to shape required more than just going to the gym. In fact, the singer claims that it was her diet that did the magic.“I have realised that 90 per cent of losing weight is all about my diet. Today my workout routine is more about getting and staying toned,” a magazine quoted Carey as saying.“And for me, that means either taking hour-long walks a few times a week or jumping in the pool three or

Salma Hayek wanted to be a single parent

Actress Salma Hayek admits she wanted to be a single parent and that she considered adoption before meeting her husband, businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.“I was trying to figure out how to have a child on my own. I came to terms with saying, ‘(Love) might not happen, and I have to be okay with that’,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Hayek as saying.“Then someone came along whom I never would have pictured or thought I would have wanted. He was completely out of my box. Even though I was

Jacqueline Fernandez pays a tribute to Rishi Kapoor

For actor Jacqueline Fernandez, actor Rishi Kapoor has always been a star she looked up to. Her admiration for Kapoor started since her childhood days and lately, she even got to share screen space with the actor in a recent movie. It left such a huge impression on her that Jacqueline has now got a customised pendant with the name ?Bobby? engraved on it.?This ?Bobby? is not a new love interest of the actor, but Kapoor?s famous film Bobby (1973). A source tells us, ?Jacqueline has got a

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Review: Vicky Donor a laugh riot from start to finish

Film: Vicky DonorDirector: Shoojit SircarCast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Yaami Gautam, Annu Kapoor, Dolly Ahluwalia, Kamlesh GillRating: ****Make every drop count.Vicky Donor makes every minute count. The setting is a middle-class Delhi house. Widowed and middle-aged Dolly (Dolly Ahluwalia) runs a beauty parlour, while her mother-in-law (Kamlesh Gill) lusts after a 32 inch LCD TV and an iPhone. Then there’s the jobless, good-for-nothing (only until his sperm is discovered to be of superior quality,

A merger, TV ishtyle

Two days ago, Archana a character from Pavitra Rishta was giving morale boosting tips to Aabha of Yahan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli on Zee. When Uttaran’s Iccha was in jail, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kahan’s Mrs Vyas went to console her, on Colors. A few daysago Sunny of Parrvarish went missing only to be found by the family of Saas Bina Sasural on Sony. Integration of two shows is one of the most common gimmicks, channels resort to for grabbing eyeballs.It’s not a new trend — over a decade

Sunny Leone to star in Ragini MMS sequel

Adult film actress Sunny Leone, who is playing the female lead in Mahesh Bhatt's Jism 2 has bagged another big Bollywood project.Sunny, who shot to limelight after being one of the contestants in TV reality show Bigg Boss, will be starring in the sequel to Ekta Kapoor's Ragini MMS."We have signed Sunny Leone for Ragini MMS 2. She fits the bill with her sensuality. We always had the sequel on mind.. we were waiting for box office results and how the film would be accepted," Tanug Garg, CEO,

Strong, silent types and stork visits, in anticipation of auspicious Akshaya Tritiya

The week-end, for many Mumbaikars, will spell relief from the angst of daily commute, made even more pressured for some because of the fires on the Central line this week. In the midst of the relentless heat, the humidity, the traffic and the transport breakdown, spirits have been somewhat wan. But let’s look on the bright side — many schools and colleges will close between this week-end and the next, for the long summer break, so families can finally be off on that well-deserved holiday,

When you shoot a lovemaking scene all day, it gets really boring: Gulshan Devaiah

Andheri spares no one. To add to the misery, there was the Mumbai heat. When I finally reached actor Gulshan Devaiah’s Versova flat, he and Ira, his cat who he cannot stop raving about, welcome me with broad smiles.It’s hard not to notice the five newly born kittens lazing around the sofa, while mother Ira was being pampered by Gulshan. Hardcover volumes of Frank Miller’s Sin City are stacked by the window sill, as the apartment speaks of the outspoken personality occupying it.Over

Dick Clark, the man who introduced the US to rock 'n' roll, dies at 82

Perennial New Year's Eve master of ceremonies and "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark, whose long-running television dance show helped rock 'n' roll win acceptance in mainstream America, died on Wednesday at age 82, a spokesperson said.Clark, one of America's best-known TV personalities and the longtime host of ABC's annual "New Year's Rockin' Eve" broadcast from Times Square in Manhattan, suffered a heart attack and died at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, publicist

Review: 21 Jump Street

Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum in 21 Jump StreetFilm: 21 Jump StreetDirector: Phil Lord and Chris MillerCast: Jonah Hill, Channing TatumRating: ***The nerdish Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and lunk-headed, hulking Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum) are no longer tormentee and tormentor. For Schmidt, gone also are the days of gym inadequacy and pre-prom rejection anxiety. Though Jenko has scores of women falling on him and sports’ laurels, he is out of place in the classroom and falls through the cracks

Raai dancers up, close & personal

Among the several folk dances popular in India is the Raai dance, that the girls of the Bedia tribe hailing from the interiors of Madhya Pradesh perform. But what sets this community apart isthat the men of this community don’t do any work. The community has certain old customs, associated with the dance form that the girls have to abide by and the recently launched Zee TV show Phir Subah Hogi, highlights the plight of the Bedia girls. DNA took a trip to the Bedia community villages in Sagar

Is integration between two shows working?

Two days ago, Archana, a character from Pavitra Rishta was giving morale boosting tips to Aabha of Yahan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli on Zee. When Uttaran’s Iccha was in jail, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kahan’s Mrs Vyas went to console her, on Colors. A few days ago Sunny of Parrvarish went missing only to be found by the family of Saas Bina Sasural on Sony. Integration of two shows is one of the most common gimmicks channels resort to, for grabbing eyeballs.It’s not a new trend — over a decade

The After hrs review: Vicky Donor

Film: Vicky DonorDirector: Shoojit SircarCast: Ayushman Khurana, Annu Kapoor, Yaami Gautam, Dolly Ahluwalia, Kamlesh Gill, Jayanta DasRating: **** Bande ki shakal dekhke uske sperm ko pehchaan jaata hoon… claims infertility specialist Dr Chaddha who runs a fertility clinic in Daryaganj and is in dire need of good quality sperm for his patients. Based on this expertise is also how he knows that his search for that perfect sperm donor ends when he sees Vicky Arora (Ayushman). The doctor’s

Shahid Kapoor's being stalked

The Mumbai police on Saturday registered a non-cognisable offence against the daughter of yesteryear actor Raaj Kumar for allegedly stalking the Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor.Vastavikta Pandit (33), the late actor's daughter, had been allegedly harassing Shahid for last six months.In his complaint, Shahid said that she often blocked his way when he left his house, to say that she was his biggest fan. On one occasion she allegedly entered the building where Shahid lives and kept knocking on his

The timeless Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rahman shake a leg

Our lensman caught Raveena Tandon, Asha Parekh and Waheeda Rahman grooving on the same stage, as they show off their moves, leaving no doubts that they will always remain the Queens of

Sex Pistols declined Olympics invite as organisers wanted to censor songs

The Sex Pistols turned down an invitation to perform at the opening ceremony of Olympics because the organisers wanted to censor one of their most famous songs, John Lydon has revealed.The Pistols were asked to perform their 1977 single Pretty Vacant but Lydon, formerly Johnny Rotten, would not have been allowed to sing “vacant”, with his provocative emphasis on the final syllable.“They tried to get us involved in the Olympics,” the Independent quoted Lydon as saying.“What they wanted

Ace comedian Sorabh Pant to launch his book in Bangalore

We are talking to Sorabh Pant at the end of a very long day. Just out of a flurry of meetings and up for the interview, Sorabh Pant just shrugs off the ‘busy’ness of life by simply musing, “Every day is a long day…”Not that he should be complainingabout it because apart from being counted amongst the funniest stand up comedians in India today, Sorabh now has a book, The Wednesday Soul, to add to his list of credits. The book, not surprisingly,“is a comedy -fantasy about a girl, Nyra

Dubai's such a paradise: Manasi Scott

Travelling is a part and parcel of life, for singer Manasi Scott who manages to strike a balance between her independent music and live performances and gigs. Hence, it was for one of her concerts that Manasi had gone to Dubai. And after a power packed performance, she decided to explore the city before she would pack her bags to India again.“I had gone to Dubai because I had a show there in January. Of course the concert was just for a day, but I decided to extend my stay and take a short

Review: Hate Story

Gulshan Devaiah & Paoli Dam in Hate StoryFilm: Hate StoryDirector: Vivek AgnihotriCast: Gulshan Devaiah, Paoli Dam, Nikhil DwivediRating: *1/2Two things stand out in Hate Story, the song Dil Kaanch Sa and Gulshan Devaiah. If you were expecting that Paoli Dam’s Bollywood debut and overall nudity in the list, this reviewer is not sorry to disappoint you. All disappointment was exhausted while watching Hate Story.A revenge drama, with generous dollops of erotica, predictable and unconvincing

50 years on: Beach Boys, the great California sound

Anybody who grew up on the irrepressibly sunny and heart-lifting sounds of California Girls, God Only Knows and Good Vibrations will have experienced a sinking feeling at the photographs that appeared recently of a group of septuagenarians waving to the crowds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The surviving members of the Beach Boys were celebrating the 50th birthday of the stadium and, more poignantly, the 50th anniversary of the group itself - reunited for the first time in 14 years for a new

Amitabh Bachchan ensures Beti B gets her polio vaccine dose

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is a brand ambassador for polio vaccination drive, has ensured that his granddaughter, popularly known as Beti B, has got her vaccine dose.The actor, who has been goodwill ambassador for a UNICEF campaign on polio since 2005, was honoured for his contribution to the cause by the Rotary International on Thursday.Speaking about the baby girl of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan, he said: "The little granddaughter was given a dose of polio two days back in my

Review: Mirror Mirror

Film: Mirror MirrorDirector: Tarsem SinghCast: Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Sean Bean, Armie Hammer, Nathan LaneRating: ***Determined to be the star of this tale, the opening narration of Queen Clementianna (Julia Roberts), presents a slightly skewed version of how she essentially did away with the king (Sean Bean) and cloistered away his ‘pretentiously named’ daughter of his former queen, Snow White (Lily Collins). But Snow White’s goodness is as plain to see as the gaping pit beneath

Abhishek, Aishwarya spend quiet day at home on fifth anniversary

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan Actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary yesterday. A low-key affair, it was not without the messages and flowers that continued to pour in all day long at Jalsa residence. Dad actor Amitabh Bachchan was among the first ones to wish and bless the couple, as he tweeted, ?Its past midnight ... time to say Happy Anniversary to Abhishek and Aishwarya ..!!!? The senior actor even took to his blog a day

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