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| June 27, 2008 | | Madonna and Guy call in divorce lawyers
Speculation is rife that Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie are heading for a split soon after it emerged that the couple have sought advice from divorce lawyers.
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| June 24, 2008 | | Wanted: A place for Michael Douglas
The actor is in India to hunt out locations for his next movie Racing the Monsoon, a thriller about a diamond robbery aboard an Indian train. The movie also stars the actor's wife Catherine Zeta Jones and Matt Damon.
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| June 23, 2008 | | Shahid, Ranbir say no to Amitabh-starrer?
Shahid Kapur and Ranbir Kapoor have turned down the offer to star in Ravi Chopra's Pocketmaar starring Amitabh Bachchan. Now, it seems even the Big B himself is having second thoughts.
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| June 20, 2008 | | Sanjay Dutt to romance Ash on screen
The pair will be seen again on screen, in Mani Ratnam's next. The film will also star Abhishek Bachchan.
'Ayesha Takia has a promising future'
From Shool to this Friday's release, De Taali, National Award winning director Eshwar Niwas, better known as E Niwas, has come a long way.
Why MACTA split: The real story
The whole issue began when actor Dileep walked out of a project titled Kuttananadan Express, which was to be directed by director Tulasidas. The film was to be produced by Ullattil films. Tulasidas was ousted from the project with Dipu Karunakaran as his replacement.
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| June 16, 2008 | | Sikh sues Disney for discrimination
Sukhbir Channa, a practicing Sikh American, applied for a job with Disney in 2006 but was not hired and was told that he did not have the "Disney look" -- a negative reference to his religiously-mandated dastaar (Sikh turban)
Despite savage reviews, The Happening does well at box office
M Night Shyamalan redeemed himself with his new film The Happening, which surprised many industry forecasters, grossing an estimated three-day worldwide gross of $62 million.
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| June 13, 2008 | | Hindu outfit seeks ban on Love Guru
A Hindu organisation has sought a ban on the release of the Hollywood film Love Guru, which, according to them, portrays the guru-disciple relation in an 'objectionable' way.
The Happening gets mixed reviews
Pounded by mostly negative reviews and the Los Angeles Times wondering if the film might set a Razzie record for the worst achievements in a year, M Night Shyamalan's thriller The Happening will have to wait for a week to sense its box office fate.
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| June 12, 2008 | | Katrina says 'no' to Kat fights
Being linked with Akshay Kumar has upset Katrina Kaif for a while now. The latest rumour doing the rounds is that Akshay refused to answer her calls in Bangkok, when the duo attended the IIFA awards. This time, Katrina has refused to keep quiet.
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| June 10, 2008 | | 'I owe the success to my director'
Tamil actress Priya Mani, winner of the National Award for the best actress for her role in Tamil film Partuthiveeran, owes her success to the director of the movie.
Lage Raho Munnabhai bags National Award
Among the big winners was Pulijanmam, the Malayalam film directed by Priyanandan, which won the National Award for best film. Other winners include Rajkumar Hirani's Lage Raho Munnbhai, which was adjudged the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment.
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| June 09, 2008 | | Kamal Haasan's daughter to debut
Kamal Haasan's daughter, Shruti, has signed her first Hindi film, Luck, which will be directed by Soham Shah of Kaal fame. She will make her debut opposite Imran Khan, Aamir's nephew.
Via Darjeeling promises to thrill
Shoma A Chatterjee offers a sneak preview of Via Darjeeling, a Hindi film shot against the intriguing landscape of this hill city.
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| June 06, 2008 | | Akshay and Saif team up again
After the failure of Tashan, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will have another go at the Box Office with a new film to be directed by Pakistani director, Shoaib Mansoor.
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| June 04, 2008 | | Aus Defence Chief to apologise to Tania
Bollywood actress Tania Zaetta will receive a personal apology from Australian Defence chief for false claims about her sexual claims with the country's soldiers in Afghanistan.
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| June 03, 2008 | | Sanjay Dutt's visa application rejected
Sanjay Dutt was denied a visa to fly to the Bahamas for a film shooting since he had failed to submit documents relating to his conviction in the 1993 serial blasts along with his application.
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| June 02, 2008 | | Now, Salman starts blogging
After Aamir Khan and then Amitabh Bachchan, the blogging bug seems to have bitten Salman Khan as well. The actor is using the medium to promote his latest show Dus Ka Dum on Sony TV.
Abhi-Ash buy home in Dubai
The latest in the list, from India's tinsel town to acquire property in the gulf island, is Bollywood's star couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who have purchased a house in Sanctuary Falls in Dubai.
Kirron Kher on her son, Sikander
Kirron Kher talks about Sikander, about his growing years and his launch. She also spoke about Sikander's father, Gautam Berry -- Kirron's first husband -- and Sikander's relationship with Anupam Kher.
When movies took a backseat to cricket
Blame it on the Indian Premier League cricket frenzy or a string of recent flops, this peak summer season for movie buffs is turning out to be a low-key affair with filmmakers preferring to keep away from new releases.
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| May 29, 2008 | | Laloo Yadav bats for SRK!
The Railway Minister has arrived in Mumbai to shoot for a special episode of SRK's game show, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai.
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| May 28, 2008 | | Sanjay Dutt, Manyata can finally wed legally
The Mumbai Sessions court has given permission to Sanjay Dutt to marry his love, Manyata. The court squashed Manyata's former husband Mehraj Shaikh's petition, nullifying his claims that he is legally married to her. It ruled that Manyata was legally divorced from Shaikh.
Abhishek in Apoorva Lakhia's next
Abhishek Bachchan is so inspired by director and childhood friend Apoorva Lakhia's latest film, that he has signed on. The yet-untitled film will go on the floors by the end of the year.
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| May 26, 2008 | | 6D experience in Agra!
Adlabs Launches India's First 6D Cinema at Agra. This cinematic technology promises out of this world experiences where the audience can simultaneously see, smell, hear, touch and 'feel' the movie by using cutting-edge visual and audio effects.
Mahesh Bhatt to make film on Neeraj Grover's murder
The news of Neeraj Grover, Creative Head of Synergy Adlabs, allegedly killed by actress Maria Monica Susayraj and her boyfriend Naval officer Lt M L Jerome Mathew seems to have inspired Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam producer dead
Bollywood producer Jhammu Sugandh passed away this morning. The veteran filmmaker, who was in his late 50s, suffered a brain haemorrhage last night and was admitted at a Juhu hospital, in the Western suburb of Mumbai.
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| May 23, 2008 | | Tania Zaetta free to sue Australian Defence Dept
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd -- avoiding any comment on the sex scandal involving actress Tania Zaetta and Australian troops in Afghanistan -- said the entertainer was free to sue the defence department.
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| May 21, 2008 | | Naval officer, Kannada actress arrested for murder
A naval officer and his girlfriend, a Kannada film actress, were arrested in connection with the murder of creative head of a television production house.
New film throws spotlight back on Kanishka bombing
Sturla Gunnarsson's powerful film on the Kanishka bombing, Air India 182, premiered at the Hot Docs Festival recently. Vancouver-based Gunnarsson, who is originally from Iceland and whose wife is Punjabi, has put a number of members of the victims' families in front of the camera, sharing their pain and anguish with the viewers.
Boyfriend slaps Jannat heroine; gets arrested
Sahil Zaroo, an accused in the Rahul Mahajan drug case, was arrested today for allegedly slapping his girlfriend and Jannat heroine Sonal Chauhan at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport, the police said.
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| May 19, 2008 | | Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood
After acquiring 200 theatres in America the Anil Ambani group, on Sunday will now co-produce Hollywood films, a territory which until now was dominated by UTV. Some of the films benefitting from the Reliance alliance is Nicolas Cage's Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures.
'We never understood Vijay Tendulkar'
Executive producer of ETV, Santosh Ayachit has been an ardent fan of noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar. He even made a Hindi documentary called Aankahi Tendulkar to celebrate the talent. In the documentary, Tendulkar had spoken on many subjects apart from his literary contribution. He pays tribute to Tendulkar, who passed away this morning.
The business of being Kareena
Abhilasha Ojha on the stormy petrel who has matured into an actor with serious money riding on her slender shoulders.
Bollywood gets Comedy Honours
A month of non-stop fun and masti, loads of rib tickling comedy, blockbuster movies, insights on some of all time favourite stars with comic excellence, hilarious gags and favourite comic scenes culminated in a grand finale at the Vodafone Comedy Honours 2008 on May 16 where Star Gold paid tribute to comic excellence in Indian cinema and felicitated some of the finest comic talent from Bollywood.
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| May 16, 2008 | | Bobby Bedi takes piracy issue to Congress
Bobby Bedi who is currently producing a three-film series on the epic Mahabharat, at an estimated $70 billion budget, has complained to the United States Congress that enforcement authorities have been lax in dealing with peddlers of counterfeit Indian movies.
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| May 15, 2008 | | SRK's 'not ruffled' over Aamir's blogpost
Bollywood blogs seems to top the list of controversies with Aamir's Khan latest entry raising eyebrows for naming his pet dog 'Shahrukh.' But Shah Rukh Khan replied that he is not ruffled, and that he is taking it in the right spirit.
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| May 14, 2008 | | Now, Shah Rukh Khan to blog!
Shah Rukh Khan's team Kolkata Knight Riders has tied up with contest2win.com.
Kajol keeps Karan Johar waiting
According to sources Kajol might be delaying signing up for the role opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan because she is waiting on her husband Ajay Devgan.
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| May 13, 2008 | | When Shahrukh licked Aamir's feet
Taking a break from the shooting of Ghajini because of an injury, Aamir Khan is spending the days relaxing with his mother Zeenat, son Junaid and daughter Ira in the cool hill station of Panchgani, while 'Shahrukh licks his feet.'
Amitabh takes on Shah Rukh Khan
Failing TRP ratings of game shows like Paanchvi Pass, which is hosted by mega star Shah Rukh Khan has prompted Amitabh Bachchan to enlist the help of bloggers. According to his blog, the superstar said he is puzzled over the falling TRP ratings and asked inputs from bloggers to find out the reasons why.
Wanted: New heroine for Salman
The search for new talent seems to be catching on. After Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra recently finalised Anushka Sharma to be SRK's new heroine in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, it's now Vipul Shah's turn to go heroine hunting.
Madhuri Dixit: No acting plans as yet
Madhuri Dixit, who has captivated viewers for many years, has no plans to act in a film as yet. A section of the media had reported that Yash Chopra wanted to direct the actress in his next film. But a spokesperson from the banner claimed that the reports were baseless.
Ash-Abhishek in Sapnay director's next
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai seem to have become an inseparable onscreen couple after marriage. After Guru and the upcoming Sarkar Raj, they will be seen together in Rajeev Menon's new film, Dhun. It will be produced by Eros Entertainment.
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| May 12, 2008 | | Abhi-Ash to go to Cannes fest
Abhishek will be attending Cannes to promote his film Dilli 6, while wife Aishwarya will be there to promote L'oreal.
'No creepy creatures in this Fear Factor '
Akshay Kumar, who was conferred a PhD degree last Friday, is all ready for his new television, Khatron Ke Khiladi, the desi version of Fear Factor. Apart from hosting the show, Akshay will also perform stunts and train the 12 participants.
From East Is East to Rafta, Rafta
As the audience ushered into the Theatre Row's auditorium for the performance of writer Ayub Khan-Din's new play Rafta, Rafta, I had a very strong sense of déjà vu, as if I had walked onto the sets of East is East.
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| May 08, 2008 | | SRK's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi gets a heroine
Shah Rukh Khan has finally found his heroine in Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. And it's Bangalore girl Anushka Sharma. It's certainly a dream come true for this 19-year-old model to make her debut in a film directed by the man who directed Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein, and produced many more blockbusters.
The man who gave us Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya
Recently, Mumbai's well-known Carter Road, home to many Bollywood denizens was rechristened to Naushad Ali Road in honour of its most popular resident. Considering his immense contribution in the world of Hindi film music, this comes as no surprise.
British award for Malkit Singh
Bhangra singer Malkit Singh became the first Punjabi singer to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace here with the award of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
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| May 07, 2008 | | Kamal Amrohi's daughter sues Fazli
Director Kamal Amrohi's daughter has filed a defamation suit against lyricist Nida Fazli. She had written an article in a leading Urdu newspaper a month ago, portraying Amrohi as a "womaniser, a selfish and an ungrateful man."
Salman takes a break from films
Salman Khan fans will have to wait a little longer to watch him in the theatres. The actor has taken a break from his movies to focus on Dus Ka Dum, his first television show.
Honour for Akshay!
Akshay Kumar will soon become a doctor courtesy the University of Windsor (Ontario), which will confer an honorary doctorate to the star on May 9 in Toronto, Canada. And the Khildadi star has one person to thank for the honour. The person in question is Ajay Virmani, Cargojet President, who lobbied for the actor.
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| May 06, 2008 | | Pyarelal lashes out against Ramadoss
Legendary music director Pyarelal of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo has joined the debate triggered by Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss' remarks on smoking and drinking scenes in movies.
Rani to cameo in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ?
Aditya Chopra turns director after a gap of eight years, with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. And it comes as no surprise that the director ropes in his rumoured girlfriend Rani Mukerji for a special appearance.
Outspoken director comes to Indian screens
One of the first directors NDTV Lumiere (international cinema channel) has managed to snag is 51-year-old Finn Aki Kaurismaki, an outspoken firebrand who began his directing career with 1983's Crime And Punishment, a modern Helsinki-based adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel.
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| May 05, 2008 | | Rajeev Khandelwal's professionalism!
The actor insisted on shooting for his new film, Aamir wearing the same shirt. The film required the actor to roam the streets of Mumbai in the same outfit, and though he was offered a change of clothes in the same colour and brand, Rajeev refused as it would not look convicing.
Supreme Court issues notice to Sridevi
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Sridevi and the Maharashtra Government on a petition filed by film financiers alleging that cheques of Rs 10 crore issued by her had bounced.
Aamir injured, advised three weeks rest
Aamir Khan has been advised three weeks rest by his doctors after he sustained an injury on Sunday. This is the second time that the actor injured himself on the sets of Ghajini in a week.
Ramchand Pakistani , another Indo-Pak venture
A few years ago Mehreen Jabbar took a trip back home to Pakistan -- a visit required for her green card application process. Jabbar had worked for nearly 13 years producing and directing soap operas for Pakistani television, often while living in New York. During the visit, her father handed her an outline of a film script based on a true incident.
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| May 02, 2008 | | Rajnikanth's Kuselan sold!
Pyramid Saimira Entertainment Limited, Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pyramid Saimira Group has bagged the rights of Kuselan in both Tamil and Telugu.
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| May 01, 2008 | | Another son for Hrithik and Suzanne
Hrithik Roshan has become the proud father of another baby boy. The Bollywood star's wife Suzanne gave birth to the baby at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Thursday. The couple already has a son, Hrehan, who is two years old.
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| April 30, 2008 | | Showcasing 'real' singers on TV!
Yeh Shaam Mastani is a new show on Sony, which will replace K for Kishore on Friday and Saturday at 9 pm. It is a weekend musical journey with seven top singers Kailash Kher, Kunal Ganjawala, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sukwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan.
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| April 29, 2008 | | 'Nothing can stop me from staying in Mumbai'
Accused of not doing enough for Maharashtra, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday said nothing could stop him from staying in Mumbai even if those opposed to him "throw bottles at my house or paint my posters black or burn effigies".
Injured Aamir resumes shooting
Aamir Khan who received injuries in his right thigh while shooting a stunt sequence for his upcoming movie Gajini has resumed shooting in Hyderabad, according to his blog.
India Calling's Mansi Parekh returns!
The actress who has been in hibernation for quite some time after India Calling, is back.
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| April 28, 2008 | | Why Bachchan quit politics
In the latest update on his blog, Amitabh Bachchan recalls one of the incidents that helped him realise that politics is the wrong field for a superstar actor.
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| April 24, 2008 | | Amitabh lets fly in his blog
Amitabh Bachchan is the latest star to explore the reaches of the Internet, and blogs. The superstar has become a regular blogger, and uses the medium to vent.
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| April 23, 2008 | | TN court quashes cases against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court today quashed criminal cases against popular Bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty and Reema Sen who were accused of having connivved with a Tamil eveninger to publish their obscene pictures
Mohanlal gives up his shot at magic
Under pressure from his fans and well wishers, popular Malayalam film star Mohanlal on Wednesday called off his plan to perform the dangerous 'fire escape' act as part of a magic show planned to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on April 27.
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| April 17, 2008 | | Marathi cinema on a roll
Marathi cinema is going through an exciting phase. Fresh ways of telling stories, innovative marketing strategy and the emergence of corporate houses have resulted in major hits.
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| April 16, 2008 | | Malaika, Arbaaz to divorce?
Malaika Arora Khan and husband Arbaaz Khan are reportedly heading for a divorce. The news came as a surprise to many, who considered their 10-year marriage to be quite solid. The couple has a son, Arhaan. Reasons for the split are not know yet.
No ban on Indian soaps in Afghanistan
Indian serials are very popular in Afghanistan and no ban has been imposed on their telecast despite "suggestions" on imposing certain restrictions, the country's Minister for Communications and Information Technology Amrzai Sangin said on Wednesday.
Katrina is the face of Vijay Mallya's IPL team
Katrina Kaif is the latest Bollywood star to join the list of celebrities endorsing the various Indian Premiere League cricket teams. She will support Vijay Mallya's team. "Katrina is the face of Mallya's cricket team, not a brand ambassador to his Royal Challenge products," clarified a source close to the actress.
Is Kajra Re a remake of Sadak ?
Interestingly, Pooja Bhatt is directing Kajra Re, which stars Himesh Reshammiya in the lead role and Ashutosh Rana in the role originally played by Saadashiv Amrapurkar.
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| April 15, 2008 | | Court summons Aamir Khan
A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan to depose as a witness in a seven-year-old case of violation of copyright of his film Lagaan.
Soha to skip Olympic torch relay
Soha Ali Khan on Tuesday said that she will not be a part of the Olympic torch relay in New Delhi this week for 'strong personal reasons'.
Why Shahid's upset with Sherlyn Chopra
Apparently, it was reported that Shahid would star opposite Sherlyn Chopra in an upcoming Yash Raj film. The 27-year-old actor was startled to read the news, as was Bollywood's big banner. The truth? Sherlyn is only making a brief appearance in the film.
Taare Zameen Par in sign language
An Indore-based NGO has undertaken this project where all dialogues and songs of the film would be screened in sign language.
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| April 14, 2008 | | Cate Blanchett gives birth to third son
The baby boy, Ignatius Martin Upton, was delivered in Sydney on April 13 and became the third son for Blanchett and her playwright husband Andrew Upton.
Saif plays safe; avoids Rozza
Saif Ali Khan made sure he missed yet another public meeting with ex-girlfriend Rozza Catalano. The actor made a special appearance on 9X's television show, Yeh Hai Jalwa, only after Rozza -- one of the contestants -- was eliminated from the show.
'Shilpa Shetty kiss was an act of courage'
Actor Richard Gere has revealed that he is not ashamed of the obscenity charges he faced in India after publicly kissing Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, insisting that he sees the whole episode as an act of courage.
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| April 11, 2008 | | 'Ram Sampath schemed to make money out of me'
With Krazzy 4 hitting the theatres today, the film's producer Rakesh Roshan has hit out at music composer Ram Sampath -- who had slapped a copyright infringement case against him and later withdrew for an out-of-court settlement -- and alleged the latter had schemed to make money out of him.
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| April 10, 2008 | | Krazzy 4 to release, with songs
Earlier today, the Bombay high court ruled that the music of Rakesh Roshan's production, Krazzy 4, was a copy, and the songs in question should be removed from the film before its release on April 11. But the case has now been dismissed after an out-of-court settlement was reached between music director Ram Sampath and the Roshans.
Special award for Aamir Khan
The actor-turned director will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Krazzy 4 music is a copy, declares Bombay HC
Sampath had filed a case against the film's producer, Rakesh Roshan, and music director, Rajesh Roshan, stating that he was not given due credit for Krazzy 4's music. His name was not mentioned on Krazzy 4's audio CDs, and that's the reason he sought legal action and filed a case of copyright infringement.
Kajol's father dead
The filmmaker, who hasn't been keeping well for quite some time, died of heart attack around 8 am.
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| April 09, 2008 | | Anil Kapoor, Subhash Ghai get court notices
The Delhi high court issued notices to Anil Kapoor and Subhash Ghai over on a petition filed by a Delhi University professor seeking a ban on the screening of their recent film, Black And White, alleging that it was anti-Muslim.
Salman looking for new talent
The actor is on a lookout for a new heroine for his latest film Veer, which is set for release next year.
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| April 08, 2008 | | Sanjay Dutt, Manyata: We're not married
Sanjay Dutt and Manyata told a Mumbai court that they are not legally married, giving a dramatic twist to the case relating to the couple's marital status. Challenging the allegations of bigamy levelled by Manyata's first husband Meraj Rehman, an undertrial, the couple has claimed there was no material to show the validity of their marriage in the eyes of law.
Pulitzer prize for Bob Dylan
The honorary Pulitzer, which was given to him on April 7, was for his 'profound impact on popular music and American culture.'
Shriya Saran molested in a temple
Tamil actress Shriya Shreya was allegedly molested in Tirumala temple, Andhra Pradesh by a man identified as a cleaner.
Krazzy 4 in legal soup
Jingle composer accuses the Roshans of lifting his tunes, moves High Court.
Big B to attend Dasavatharam music launch
The cheif guest for music launch of Dasavatharam is Jackie Chan and Amitabh Bachchan will be present for the event
Deepika's twin roles in Chandni Chowk to China
In Om Shanti Om, we saw Deepika playing the superstar Shanti in the first half, and an upcoming starlet post-interval. In her new film, Chandni Chowk To China, Deepika will be seen in twin roles again.
Amitabh takes on Raj Thackeray
The ongoing tussle between Amitabh Bachchan and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supremo Raj Thackeray has taken another turn, as the Bollywood superstar has broken his silence once again. In an interview to the tabloid Mumbai Mirror, Bachchan said, 'I am not leaving this city and going anywhere. Let them throw bottles and stones. Let them burn my effigies and bring morchas in front of my house -- but I won't budge.'
'Rajnikanth must apologise'
Karnataka demands an apology from the Tamil actor over his remarks on the Hognekal water issue.
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| April 07, 2008 | | Sanjay-Manyata's wedding woes continue
Manyata moved the sessions' court seeking stay to the summons. The sessions' court fixed April 23 as the next date for hearing and stayed the proceedings.
Bachna Ae Ranbir!
On August 15, in all probability, Ranbir's Bachna Ae Haseeno will clash with Abhishek's much awaited Drona.
Madonna to adopt Indian baby
Madonna has decided to adopt an Indian child. The 49-year-old pop diva has given up her attempt to adopt a child from Africa, thanks to red tape. Madonna seems to have made up her mind after her recent trip to India, according to The Sun.
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| April 03, 2008 | | Looking at RGV's forthcoming films
After last year's debacle, Aag RGV's next is Sarkar Raj, which in all probability will release on June 6. At present, the filmmaker is busy with film Contract featuring newcomers in Bangkok. RGV is also doing another film, a horror this time titled Phoonk.
Johnny Depp to do an item number in Shantaram
Item numbers may just have risen a notch higher. After all, it's not everyday that we see Johnny Depp gyrating to one! If things go as planned, Depp may perform an item number for Mira Nair's Shantaram.
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| April 02, 2008 | | Mimoh's vanishing act!
The actor was not present at his own film's (Jimmy) audio launch, leaving his father to do the honours.
Amitabh, Shatrughan reunite on screen!
The last time Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha were seen together was in Yash Chopra's Kaala Patthar where they were at loggerheads with each other. This week the film, Yaar Meri Zindagi features both the actors in pivotal roles. The only unusual thing being that the film was lying in cans for the past 37 years!
Juhi to replace Amisha in Billo Barbar ?
Produced by Shah Rukh Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, Billo Barber is rumoured to be the story of Lord Krishna and his best friend Sudama. Shah Rukh will play Krishna whereas Irrfan Khan will play Sudama. But the film is set in modern times. Amisha was offered a small but vital role as Irrfan's wife in the film. But she opted out because she felt the role was too insignificant.
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| April 01, 2008 | | 'I want Sanjay Dutt to leave my wife'
There seems to be even more trouble brewing for Sanjay Dutt and his new wife, Manyata. The couple were scheduled to appear in court today in connection with their marriage which was deemed illegal, when Manyata's alleged first husband, Meraj Rehman, showed up at the court.
Saif-Kareena to wed, post Tashan ?
The latest bit of rumour that we heard on April Fool's Day is that Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan plan to wed after their film, Tashan, releases on April 25. And no, this is not a joke. Kareena is quoted to have told Zee News that she will get married 'very soon,' adding, 'So maybe, post the release of Tashan this month, you all can see us wedded.'
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| March 31, 2008 | | Will Kareena join the Bachchan tour?
Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapur seemed to have ironed their differences, after Kareena Kapoor left the latter for the former. The actors will be part of the Unforgettable Bachchan tour, which will take off in August. But we're wondering which female stars will balance off the concert? So far, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the only one on board, after Lara Dutta opted out. There are rumours that Madhuri Dixit may also come on board, but that remains to be seen.
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| March 28, 2008 | | Rekha, Rishi Kapoor dodge controversy at Golden temple
A timely apology saved the day for Shatrughan Sinha's son, Luv Sinha's debut film. A controversy erupted when a section of the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee objected to certain shots of the film, Sadiyan, that were picturised inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Amitabh responds to Raj Thackeray's attack
Replying to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supremo Raj Thackeray's remarks against him, Amitabh Bachchan has stated that India is a free country and everyone has the right to live wherever they please. This is the first time Bachchan has reacted in public against Thackeray ever since the latter targetted him for being more loyal to his hometown, Uttar Pradesh, rather than Maharashtra, where he has been residing for more than 40 years.
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| March 27, 2008 | | Now, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi in colour
Following in the steps of Mughal-E-Azam and Naya Daur, the hilarious, black and white 1958 film, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, will also be re-released in colour. The film starred the Ganguli brothers -- Ashok, Kishore and Anoop Kumar -- as well as the beautiful Madhubala.
Tanushree's loss is Rakhi's gain
Rakhi Sawant has replaced Tanushree Dutta in an item number opposite Nana Patekar. Apparently the film, Horn Ok Please, was held up when Tanushree Dutta allegedly refused to perform an item number with the film's lead, Nana Patekar, who plays a truck driver. This has impelled the enraged producer of the film, Sami Siddiqui to cancel the film's shooting.
Actress' security guard molests scribe
A 19-year-old trainee reporter of a private news channel was allegedly molested by the security guard of actress Tanushree Dutta near Fimlistan Studio in Mumbai's western suburb, police said on Thursday.
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| March 26, 2008 | | Shekhar Kapur announces next venture
Shekhar Kapur, who last directed Elizabeth: The Golden Age, will direct the last piece of the writings of the late filmmaker Anthony Minghella, New York, I Love You. Minghella, the Oscar winning director of The English Patient, had asked Kapur to carry out his vision shortly before going in cancer surgery two weeks ago, Kapur was quoted as saying by Hollywood Reporter.
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| March 25, 2008 | | Pak Prime Minister is an Ash fan!
According to a report in Pakistani daily, Urdu Express, by Javed Chaudhary, Gilani got addicted to Ash's films when he was imprisoned in the Adila jail, Rawalpindi, between 2001 and 2007. Gilani would get special permission from jail authorities to get Aishwarya Rai film DVDs so that he could watch them in prison.
Now, Amitabh wants his Lonavala land back!
When a case was filed in the Uttar Pradesh court, Bachchan decided to donate his land at Barabanki as well as Lonavala to the villagers of the respective areas. But when the Lucknow High Court absolved Bachchan of all charges against him, the superstar decided take his land back!
Race does good business abroad
According to distributor UTV, the film, which at the estimated cost of $10 million is among the handful of most expensive films made in India, had many full house shows across the world. It had a massive 1,000 print release in India.
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| March 24, 2008 | | Shatrughan Sinha's son ready for debut
Former cine star and BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv Sinha is all set to make his debut with film Sadiyaan, which is based on the relationship between India and Pakistan.
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| March 19, 2008 | | Tamil actor Raghuvaran passes away
Veteran actor Raghuvaran passed away in a hospital in Chennai on Wednesday morning following a brief illness. Raghuvaran, 49, is survived by his ex-wife and son. He was admitted to a private hospital following an ailment about a week back. His funeral will be held this evening, family sources said.
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| March 17, 2008 | | Ash is back in Rajni's Robot
We had earlier reported that Ash dropped out of the mega project because Shankar wanted her dates spread over two years, which did not go well with Ash. Apparently, the actress hopes to start a family soon, and did not want to wait so long. But Shankar has agreed to shoot Ash's scenes first, and then move on to Rajnikanth's portions.
Salman, Ajay Devgan team up
The stars, who were last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, will come together for Vipul Shah's London Dreams. This time, the screen love of their lives will not be Aishwarya Rai but Priyanka Chopra.
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| March 14, 2008 | | Is SRK following Aamir's footsteps?
Shah Rukh was extremely impressed when Aamir took a backseat in his directorial debut, Taare Zameen Par, and gave the brilliant child actor, Darsheel Safary, more screen space. Aamir has done it before in his earlier blockbuster, Rang De Basanti, where South Indian actor Siddharth got equal footage as the star.
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| March 13, 2008 | | Abbas-Mustan: Akshay is worth Rs 42 crores
So will they pay Akshay the same kind of money? "We have a different rapport with Akshay. He will not charge us that much," Abbas replies. Akshay's fee has skyrocketed since last year after he gave four consecutive hits with Namaste London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhoolaiya and Welcome.
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| March 12, 2008 | | Aamir takes on Shah Rukh
Through time, Shah Rukh Khan has become the biggest star in Bollywood while Aamir Khan has always paid attention to meaningful cinema rather than focusing on the box office. So when Aamir was approached by the mobile company, Samsung, to promote their brand, it seemed to be a direct challenge to SRK, who endorses rival company, Nokia.
Jab Saif almost met Rosa
Saif Ali Khan's paradise was almost ruffled when he barely missed running into his former girlfriend, Rosa, at Mumbai's Taj Lands' End. The actor was promoting Chevrolet at a press conference in the hotel, not knowing that Rosa was in the very next room promoting her new television show, 9X's Yeh Hai Jalwa.
Pepsi replaces Priyanka with Deepika
Sources inform Gullu that Pepsi has decided to replace Priyanka with Deepika after seeing her performance in her blockbuster Bollywood debut, Om Shanti Om. And she has been making news since then. Priyanka had struck a deal with Pepsi two years ago, when she was a top actress, and had big projects like Rakesh Roshan's Krrish and Farhan Akhtar's Don in her kitty.
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| March 11, 2008 | | Aamir, Kareena to join ICL?
If sources are to be believed, Zee group's Indian Cricket League (ICL) will rope Aamir in to promote their league. Apparently, the company has decided that it is important to have a brand name like Aamir associated with the month-long Twenty-20 league matches, which started on March 9.
Aamir takes on Amitabh?
Apparently, it's payback time for Amitabh Bachchan, the IIFA brand ambassador.
Sukhvinder Singh's lucky charm is SRK!
Sukhvinder Singh has become a name to be reckoned with after his compositions for the Shah Rukh Khan starrers -- Chak De India and Om Shanti Om -- have become hits.
Black & White is tax-free
Subhash Ghai's low-budget film has been exempted from entertainment tax in Delhi.
Now, Manoj Tiwari to make a historical
Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari will produce and star in a Hindi film on the founder of the Suri dynasty, Sher Shah Suri.
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| March 07, 2008 | | Salman denies backing Raj Thackeray
Salman: Raj Thackeray is a very dear friend and I know him for a very long. But I have not supported his cause. My father (Salim Khan) just said that Raj has the freedom of speech, nothing more.'
Ranbir Kapoor, the Casanova!
The actor is playing a Casanova in the Yash Raj film, Bachna Aye Hasino which also stars Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone and Minisha Lamba.
No Talisman for Amitabh Bachchan
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film Talisman, Bollywood's answer to The Lord of the Rings, with Amitabh Bachchan has been shelved due to time constraints.
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| March 06, 2008 | | First Bollywood acting school to be launched in Britain
Starting this September, Boman Irani, Tabu, Anupam Kher, and Urmila Matondkar will teach at the first Bollywood acting school in Britain. The school will be based in the Ealing Institute of Media in the west London borough of Ealing.
Don No 1 comes to Mumbai
Nagarjuna, who starred in the original film, will reprise his role in the Hindi version, which is called Don No 1.
Ajay Devgan gets himself a Maruti Swift
Apparently, small cars like the Swift consume lesser petrol, prompting the environmentally conscious actor to change gears.
Rajni to team up with Pasupathy in Kuchelan
After the roaring success of last year's Sivaji: The Boss and the much-hyped Robot waiting to be released later this year, superstar Rajnikanth is all set to star in Kuchelan, in which talented actor Pasupathy will don the lead role.
Patrick Swayze battling cancer
The American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter who also starred with Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Ayesha Dharker in the 1992 film, City of Joy is currently undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Daily Telegraph said.
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| March 05, 2008 | | Mumbai's date with international cinema
Quite a few cinematic gems will be showcased at MAMI this year.
Guarding SRK in Om Shanti Om !
As Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om releases on DVD, complete with a 16-page booklet that gives an insight into the cast and crew of the movie, Steven Baker caught up with one of the stars of the film --Simon Hewitt.
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| March 04, 2008 | | SC lifts ban on Jodhaa Akbar
The Supreme Court on Tuesday has lifted the ban on the screening of Jodhaa Akbar in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.
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| March 03, 2008 | | Remembering Sujatha
For Sujatha, life was all about writing, even as he simultaneously made way for science, technology, electronic voting machines and movie screenplays.
Jodhaa Akbar , now in Tamil and Telugu!
Ashutosh Gowarikar's epic love story will be released in the two languages on March 7 at a grand event specially planned for the occasion in Hyderabad.
Another horror story from RGV
The filmmaker is back with a horror film tentatively called Phoonk, which will be produced by One Thought Entertainment.
Sonia Gandhi biopic still on hold
Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra, who had put on hold a biographical movie on Sonia Gandhi after her party slapped a legal notice on him, has said the Congress President told him she was "amused" by the project as she felt such movies were only made about "people who are dead."
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| February 27, 2008 | | Hired TV audience go berserk
Twenty people hired as audience for a television reality show allegedly ransacked the studio and smashed window panes of some cars, including that of actress Pallavi Joshi, when they were asked to leave the premises.
Bollywood item girl arrested
The actor, an item girl of the 1990s, was arrested in a case of alleged abetment of rape and kidnapping.
Billa stars in new flick
Ajith and Nayanthara will be starring in a remake of Farah Khan's Bollywood film, Main Hoon Na.
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| February 22, 2008 | | Aditya Chopra files for divorce
Aditya had moved out of his father's house and has been living in a five star hotel for several months.
Jodhaa Akbar earns Rs 38.53 cr in 4 days
For the first four days of its running, Jodhaa Akbar -- a UTV Motion Picture release -- has collected Rs 38.53 crore from the box office (domestic and international), a close second to last year's Shah Rukh Khan starrer Om Shanti Om -- that grossed about Rs 42 crore for the entire week. And there is three days of collections to be added.
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| February 18, 2008 | | Show cause notice to Manyata Dutt
South Goa district administration on Monday issued show cause notice to Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata seeking clarification why her residence certificate submitted in connection with her court marriage should not be cancelled.
Aamir in Munnabhai director's next
SRK's walkout from the project turned out to be Aamir's gain.
Paruthiveeran honoured at Berlin festival
Paruthiveeran, by Ameer Sulthan, was honoured with a "special mention" from the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) at the 58th Berlin International film festival.
Ash out of Shankar's Robot
The actress reportedly wants to start a family soon, and could not give dates for the film.
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| January 31, 2008 | | Kamal Haasan's noble title
The actor has been named the ambassador of 'Hridhaya Ragam II,' a project launched by World Malayalee Council (WMC) to facilitate free cardio surgeries for 100 downtrodden children this year.
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| January 22, 2008 | | Can a $3 million film win Best Picture
The announcements made in Los Angeles Tuesday morning saw No Country for Old Men getting eight but the big surprise was the same number of nominations for the much acclaimed There Will Be Blood which was expected to pocket three or four noms. Both films were nominated in the best picture categories.
Now, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron , Part Two
The Kundan Shah classic will be remade with some of the original cast.
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| January 21, 2008 | | Aamir's Ghajini shooting starts
The star writes on his blog that he has his plate full.
Writing a letter to a dead woman
Saeed Mirza, best known for his work in films -- he was the writer-director of movies like Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! and Albert Pinto ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai as well as the popular TV serial Nukkad -- has written a novel in the form of a lengthy, thoughtful letter addressed to his mother, who died in 1990.
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| January 17, 2008 | | Rajni to take on Mammootty's role in Kuchelan
Co-produced by Seven Arts and K Balachander's Kavithalaya, the Tamil version will be directed by Rajni's mentor K B P Vasu, who remade Manichitrathazhu in Tamil as Chandramukhi.
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| January 02, 2008 | | Shankar signs on Rajnikanth for Robot
If top industry sources are to be believed, Shankar will work with Rajinikanth in Robot, which was planned to be shot with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and as producer. But the project apparently did not work out owing to 'creative differences', with Shah Rukh himself confirming the separation.
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