MUMBAI: Filmmaker-actor Sohail Khan terms the accident on the sets of "Dabangg 2" as an unfortunate incident and says no one should be blamed for it. The film is being directed by Sohail’s...
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‘Lootera’ shaping up as memorable film: Ranveer Singh
MUMBAI: Actor Ranveer Singh, who is currently shooting for "Lootera", is confident that the film will be one of the best of his career. "I really enjoyed the last three days. I am...
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I am madly in love with Bharat: Esha Deol
MUMBAI: From her cousin Abhay Deol to friends Sohail Khan and Genelia D’Souza – actress Esha Deol and her fiance Bharat Takhtani’s sangeet ceremony saw a lot of Bollywood celebrities and the couple...
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I want to be paired with Ajay Devgn: Prachi Desai
MUMBAI: Prachi Desai says Ajay Devgn has an aura about him and she would like to be paired with the actor in a film. "I have done two films with him (Ajay), but...
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Deepak Tijori to direct two films this year
MUMBAI: Actor-turned-director Deepak Tijori, whose last directorial venture was 2009 Sunny Deol starrer "Fox", says he will wield the megaphone for two projects this year. "One film will be produced by Vikram Bhatt....
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Madhuri Dixit, Sushmita Sen honoured for excellence
MUMBAI: Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit and former beauty queen and actress Sushmita Sen were honoured for individual excellence in the field of acting and entrepreneurship respectively in Gurgaon Monday night. While Sushmita was...
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No ‘Koffee With Karan’ this year
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Karan Johar says the next season of "Koffee With Karan" will happen only next year. Asked if viewers will get to catch up with the spice on Bollywood stars’ lives through...
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Madhuri Dixit wants Gene Kelly’s tap dancing shoes
MUMBAI: If there’s one thing Madhuri Dixit wants as a reward for her dance talent, it is late Hollywood actor-dancer Gene Kelly’s tap dancing shoes. "I want Gene Kelly’s tap dancing shoes. I...
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I just got lucky: Shah Rukh Khan on 20 years in Bollywood
MUMBAI: On this day two decades ago a new Hindi film superstar emerged: Bollywood’s all-time favourite romantic hero Shah Rukh Khan, who debuted with "Deewana". On completing 20 years, SRK says he just...
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Esha Deol’s sangeet ceremony to take place today
MUMBAI: Esha Deol’s sangeet ceremony, her first pre-wedding celebration function Monday, will be a private affair, says her mother, veteran actress Hema Malini, who will be seen at the function in designer wear....
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Can’t think ‘Mr.India 2’ without Amrish Puri: Shekhar Kapur
MUMBAI: Remembering Bollywood’s ‘Mogambo’ Amrish Puri on his 80th birth anniversary, acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he can’t think of a sequel to "Mr.India" without the actor. "Amrish Puri left an indelible mark...
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Crew members injured on ‘Dabangg 2’ sets out of danger
MUMBAI: Three technicians were injured on the sets of Salman Khan-starrer "Dabangg 2" at Mehboob Studio here Saturday, and were admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. They are all out of danger, official sources...
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Three crew members injured on ‘Dabangg 2’ sets
MUMBAI: Three technicians were reportedly left injured on the sets of Salman Khan-starrer "Dabangg 2" at Mehboob Studio here Saturday following an "electric blast", said a source. Salman brought the injured people, two...
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Rajesh Khanna admitted to hospital
MUMBAI: Veteran film star Rajesh Khanna was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here Saturday afternoon, said a hospital source. "Rajesh Khanna has been admitted here today (Saturday) during afternoon," a hospital source told...
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Film journalist B.K. Karanjia, former NFDC chairman, passes away
MUMBAI: Burjor K. Karanjia, renowned film journalist and former chairman of National Films Development Corporation (NFDC), popularly known as ‘BK’, died in Pune, a family friend said. He was 92. Karanjia passed away...
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Ang Lee’s Irrfan Khan starrer ‘Life of Pi’ to release in India first
MUMBAI: Director Ang Lee’s magnum opus "Life of Pi", featuring Irrfan Khan and Tabu, will hit Indian screens Nov 21, ahead of its worldwide release. It will release in other parts of the...
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Dalip Tahil plays Nehru in ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’
MUMBAI: After playing various character roles in Bollywood masala movies, Dalip Tahil will be seen as Jawaharlal Nehru in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". He says the role was a challenge as...
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Rajesh Khanna is absolutely fine: Family
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s beloved ‘Kaka’ Rajesh Khanna, who has not been keeping well, is now more than fine, his family said Thursday. "He’s more than fine. He is absolutely fine. Thank you for your...
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Bipasha Basu meets Jeremy Piven in London
MUMBAI: Actress Bipasha Basu had a chance meeting with Jeremy Piven of TV series "Entourage" in London, and says the Hollywood actor’s knowledge about India impressed her. "Met Jeremy Piven in London! Ari...
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I can never make a flop film: Sajid Khan
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Sajid Khan is sure his film "Himmatwala", based on the 1983 movie of the same name, will cross Rs.100 crore within its first week itself. He says he can never make...
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Curves or size zero is matter of choice: Preity Zinta
MUMBAI: Preity Zinta finds nothing wrong with being curvaceous. She believes size issues are a personal choice, and says she supports Vidya Balan for flaunting her curves proudly and setting a new trend....
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Ajay Devgn ready for ‘Jumping Jack’ makeover
MUMBAI: He is known for playing intense roles, but now Ajay Devgn is ready to imitate Bollywood’s "Jumping Jack" Jitendra’s dance moves in his new film "Himmatwala", which is based on the 1983...
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Rajesh Khanna unwell, stops food intake
MUMBAI: All’s not well with Hindi filmdom’s original superstar Rajesh Khanna. The actor, recently seen in a TV ad, has stopped intake of food since past few days, while his estranged wife Dimple...
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Sperm donation is a good cause: Ranbir Kapoor
MUMBAI: Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who enthralled the audiences with his performance in "Rockstar", feels that sperm donation is a good cause. "Sperm donation is a good thing. After all you are helping someone," the...
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Without my husband’s support, couldn’t have acted: Farah Khan
MUMBAI: Choreographer-director Farah Khan, who is making her acting debut with "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" opposite actor Boman Irani, says she couldn’t have done it without her husband Shirish Kunder’s support. "I first...
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Salman Khan’s voice only in ‘Oh My God’ teaser
MUMBAI: Bollywood director Umesh Shukla has denied that actor Salman Khan narrates the story in his film "Oh My God", clarifying his voice has only be used in the promo. "It is just...
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Sneak Peak: Teri Meri Kahaani
MUMBAI: It’s romance versus crime at the box office this weekend with out and out romantic drama "Teri Meri Kahaani" and reality-based crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" hitting the screens Friday. Kunal Kohli’s...
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Asin’s special birthday treat to Mithun
MUMBAI: Actress Asin Thottumkal made veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty’s 62nd birthday special by treating him to a cake. She was the first one to wish him on the sets of the film "Khiladi...
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Pakistani singer Ghazala Javed gunned down
ISLAMABAD: Famous Pashto singer Ghazala Javed and her father were shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Pakistan’s Peshawar city, police said. The attack took place in Dabgari area when Javed went to a...
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Can’t wait to work with Madhuri again: Naseeruddin Shah
MUMBAI: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says he cannot wait to work with Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit in Abhishek Chaubey’s ‘Dedh Ishqiya’. "Madhuri and I have worked together before. I am her fan. I...
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Parliament of India invites Aamir Khan for inputs on medical issues
A parliamentary panel has invited actor Aamir Khan for an interaction on the issue. He will appear Thursday morning with his team....
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Catherine Zeta-Jones to play Cleopatra
LONDON: Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is planning to return to Broadway as Cleopatra in a new rock and roll musical. The 42-year-old is developing a stage show about the Ancient Egyptian queen with...
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I am not dating Parineeti Chopra: Uday Chopra
MUMBAI: Actor Uday Chopra finds rumours of a relationship with Yash Raj Films (YRF) discovery Parineeti Chopra "ridiculous". "Whoa! Parineeti Chopra and I are NOT dating guys. It’s kinda ridiculous! And she doesn’t...
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Mukesh Bhatt’s son debuts as director with ‘Murder 3’
MUMBAI: Mukesh Bhatt, whose production house is known for giving break to newcomers in the showbiz, is set to launch his son Vishesh as a director with his production venture "Murder 3". "’Murder...
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Madhuri Dixit’s fans name a star after her
MUMBAI: Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit now has a star named after her shining in sky. This was made possible by a group of the "Dhak Dhak" girl’s fans. "Wanted to thank my fans for...
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Happy Father’s Day: Bollywood
MUMBAI: Priyanka Chopra says her father is her best friend, while Sonam Kapoor calls her dad her hero. On Father’s Day Sunday, Bollywood celebrities took to micro-blogging site Twitter to express their feelings.Priyanka Chopra:...
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Anurag Kashyap buys his first car
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has bought a car for himself for the first time. "So got my first vehicle that I bought myself, a Mahindra XUV, super and 100 percent Indian. Proud," Kashyap...
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Rani Mukerji to do three item songs in ‘Aiyya’!
MUMBAI: Actress Rani Mukerji is set to take item numbers to the next level, as she has not one, but three such songs for her in Anurag Kashyap’s "Aiyya". "The film is a...
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Emma Stone talks about ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
LOS ANGELES: The Spiderman story can be told over and over again without affecting viewer interest, says actress Emma Stone, who plays Peter Parker’s love interest Gwen Stacy in the forthcoming film "The...
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Bipasha Basu to do ‘Shaukeen’ remake
MUMBAI: Actor-filmmaker Rohit Roy says Bipasha Basu has given a heads up for his next directorial venture, a remake of 1982 classic "Shaukeen". "Bipasha loved the script and agreed to do the film....
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Rani Mukerji’s ‘Aiyya’ now set for Dussehra release
MUMBAI: Actress Rani Mukerji-starrer "Aiyya" was earlier scheduled for a Sep 28 release, but it has been postponed and now it will hit screens during Dussehra. Co-produced by Anurag Kashyap and Viacom 18,...
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‘Bombay Velvet’ on cards, waiting for right time: Kashyap
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s plans to make "Bombay Velvet" with Ranbir Kapoor have been put on hold as his brother Abhinav has signed the actor for "Besharam". But he isn’t disappointed one bit....
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Neha Dhupia bags Karan Johar’s next, after Kareena Kapoor refuses
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, who has completed almost a decade in the film industry, has not really enjoyed her share of success in showbiz. However, the actress has now signed a commercial...
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Superstar Mohanlal booked for possessing elephant tusk
KOCHI: Eleven months after Income-Tax department officials searched superstar Mohanlal’s houses here, a case has been registered against him for keeping an elephant tusk at his home, said a Kerala forest department official...
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First Ever Gujarati Rock Song: Pankhida
MUMBAI: Singer Suraj Jagan, known for giving hit songs like "Give me some sunshine", "Sadka kiya" and "Aafaton ke parinde", has sung the first ever Gujarati rock song, titled "Pankhida", for the Gujarati...
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My birthday party was my biggest hit: Karan Johar
MUMBAI: His star-studded 40th birthday bash became the talk of the B-town last month, and it was truly meant to be so, says filmmaker Karan Johar, who believes it has been his biggest hit so...
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South Indian wedding with Kanjivarams for Esha Deol
MUMBAI: Actress Hema Malini has planned a typical South Indian wedding for her elder daughter Esha Deol, who will marry businessman Bharat Takhtani July 29, and says everybody will be in Kanjivaram saris....
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Farah Khan relieved after promos of ‘Shirin Farhad Ki’
MUMBAI: Everyone has loved Farah Khan’s new avatar in debutante director Bela Bhansali’s film, "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", but Farah’s family and friends were as apprehensive as her before the first...
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If I make ‘Rowdy Rathore’, it’ll be a flop: Anurag Kashyap
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s expertise lies in making different kind of cinema and he candidly admits that if he is given a task to make a film like "Rowdy Rathore", he won’t be...
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Mehdi Hassan: end of golden era of ghazal
Ghazal "badshah" Mehdi Hassan, who had been ailing for the last few years, passed away at a private nursing home in Karachi of breathing complications....
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I’ve not seen Vidya’s ‘The Dirty Picture’: Veena Malik
MUMBAI: Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who has been roped in to play the lead role in the Kannada version of "The Dirty Picture", is not inspired by actress Vidya Balan’s Silk act in...
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‘Imported Kamariya’ fame Scarlett eyes period film
MUMBAI: British model Scarlett Mellish Wilson may have started her Bollywood journey with item song "Imported Kamariya" in political thriller "Shanghai", but says she is a trained actor and that her dream has...
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Dhoble trying to kill Mumbai’s nightlife: Bollywood
MUMBAI: Bollywood is not happy with the police crackdown on Mumbai’s nightclubs. Assistant Commissioner of Police Vasant Dhoble’s zeal to ensure that late night bars do not flout rules related to music and...
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Salman Khan to shoot an item song for ‘Son Of Sardar’ by July-end
MUMBAI: Actor Salman Khan, who has agreed to groove to an item song for his friend Ajay Devgn’s "Son Of Sardar", will shoot for the number by July-end. "We shot for one scene...
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‘Satyamev Jayate’ viewers support Aamir’s expose
MUMBAI: Aamir Khan’s effort to highlight malpractices in the medical profession in India through his path-breaking show "Satyamev Jayate" may have upset many doctors, but viewers agree that discreditable practices are widespread and the...
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Lara Dutta proud of husband Mahesh Bhupathi’s victory
MUMBAI: "I am the proudest, happiest wife," says Lara Dutta after her husband Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza won the mixed doubles title at the French Open. Bhupati and Mirza defeated Santiago Gonzalez of...
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My mother will not allow me to dance: Karan Johar
MUMBAI: Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who will be one of the judges in the fifth season of the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", says although he is not a dancer, his experience behind...
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Veena Malik says lead actresses should do item songs
MUMBAI: Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who is gearing up for the release of her first Bollywood film, says heroines should not shy away from item songs as it is more challenging to do...
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Some Hindi films are too vulgar: Asha Bhosle
Veteran singer Asha Bhosle is not too pleased with the "vulgar" content of contemporary films. So, she prefers to keep her grandchildren away from watching these....
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Pakistan much like India, says Kailash Kher
Kailash Kher got a chance to perform in Pakistan for the very first time and the singer-composer was overwhelmed by the kind of response he got for his act. Kher says Pakistan...
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Gerard Butler to join ‘Manhunt’?
Actor Gerard Butler is in advance talks to feature in action thriller "Manhunt".<br /> ...
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Boman Irani in Karan Johar’s ‘Student of The Year’ with his son?
MUMBAI: Actor Boman Irani has been asked to do a cameo in Karan Johar’s "Student of The Year". He will most likely share screen space with his son Kayoze, who is making...
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I was molested as a child: Vanessa Williams
LONDON: Singer actress Vanessa Williams has revealed she was sexually abused when she was 10. She says the traumatising experience caused her to become highly sexualised at an abnormally young age. Williams has...
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Genelia D’Souza faces suit in Andhra court in cheating case
HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed actor Genelia D’Souza to appear before it personally or through her lawyer in a cheating case related to the purchase of a house from a...
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I’m super excited to play Dawood Ibrahim: Sonu Sood
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is excited to essay underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in "Shootout At Wadala", and he is doing his bit to carry off the role perfectly. "I am super excited...
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J.K. Rowling plans ‘Harry Potter’ encyclopaedia
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is a woman of her words. She had promised fans an encyclopaedia on her popular series, and has now revealed it is already underway....
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‘Gattu’ gets two awards at Los Angeles film fest
Children's Film Society of India's (CFSI) movie "Gattu" received two awards at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles....
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No ‘Heroine’ at Cannes film festival: Madhur Bhandarkar
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has put a full stop to speculation that he is set to launch the first look of his ambitious project, Kareena Kapoor-starrer "Heroine" at the upcoming 65th Cannes International...
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John Abraham my god-brother in Bollywood: Ayushmann Khurrana
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has no god-father in Bollywood, but he seems to have found a "god-brother" in John Abraham, who has produced his debut film "Vicky Donor"....
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Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Live By Night’
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in and produce movie "Live By Night" based on Dennis Lehanes new novel of the same name....
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Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart to reshoot ‘Twilight’ bits
LOS ANGELES: Actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will have to return to Canada one last time before the release of the last installment of "Twilight" series, due to some last-minute reshoots. "In...
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Being a Khan doesn’t guarantee success: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan was Bollywood's Khan with a difference, until he dropped his surname. He is unhappy with the way his decision is being talked about in the industry, and says being a...
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Ajay is shy, Anil is chivalrous: Kangna Ranaut
MUMBAI: With three big films in her kitty, Kangna Ranaut is now looking forward to "Tezz" with Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor. This is not the first time that Kangna will be seen...
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Amitabh Bachchan offers good wishes to Ram Charan Teja for ‘Zanjeer’ remake
Southern star Ram Charan Teja is set to step into the shoes of Amitabh Bachchan for the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer", and the megastar has offered best wishes to the young...
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Abhay Deol learns Tamil for ‘Shanghai’
Abhay Deol is known for experimenting with his roles, and Dibakar Banerjee's "Shanghai" was no different. The actor learnt Tamil for his part in the movie....
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Two item songs in ‘Zanjeer’ remake, Mahie Gill gets one
Item songs have almost become a staple in Bollywood films, and Amit Mehra who is producing the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer" too plans to cash in on the trend by including...
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I am an actor, not an entrepreneur: Shah Rukh Khan
KOLKATA: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchisee and runs a film production house, Sunday said he was not an entrepreneur but an actor who endeavors to...
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Sameera Reddy is the hero of ‘Tezz’: Ajay Devgn
MUMBAI: A lot of Bollywood actresses are jumping onto the action bandwagon. The latest to join the list is Sameera Reddy. The actress would be seen doing some daredevil stunts in "Tezz" and...
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A. R. Rahman supports spiritual music album
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has lent support to a new spiritual album "Ik Onkar", launched under new music label Asli Music....
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Eros to distribute ‘Tezz’ in India
After acquiring the overseas distribution rights of Priyadarshan's action thriller "Tezz", Eros International is set to distribute the movie in India too. The movie releases April 27....
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Rani Mukerji hasn’t said yes for Begum Samru role: Dhulia
MUMBAI: The industry is abuzz with news that Rani Mukerji has given the nod for Tigmanshu Dhulia’s next, a biopic on nautch girl Begum Samru. But the filmmaker says he is unaware, and...
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Ali Zafar mesmerises fans in true Bollywood style
Ali Zafar, one of the few Pakistani actors with a huge fan base in India, entertained the audience on the second day of Lifestyle Pakistan Expo here when he danced to Bollywood...
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Shakira announces alliance for poor kids’ education
Colombian singer Shakira announced on the eve of the Americas Summit here an alliance of foundations to fund quality education for low-income children....
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‘Shudra’ releases Saturday, highlights ills of caste system
Many filmmakers have moved away from masala movies and made movies on socially relevant issues. The latest to join the list is director Sanjiv Jaiswal with "Shudra: The Rising", on the ills...
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Aamir Khan never detained abroad, but Irrfan Khan has been stopped
MUMBAI: Irrfan Khan, who shares a surname with Shah Rukh, has also been stopped at airports abroad for sudden checks, while Aamir Khan says he has never faced any such problem. "I was...
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US apologizes to Shah Rukh Khan
The US today apologised to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan for "an inconvenience" experienced by him at the White Plains airport in New York while on a visit....
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Immigration guys kicked the star out of stardom: Shah Rukh Khan
NEW YORK: Unfazed by his detention at a New York airport by US immigration authorities for a couple of hours, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, joked about the incident later at Yale University,...
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Meant for private, national channels, Aamir Khan’s show to make history
"Satyamev Jayate" is Aamir Khan's first television project and the star says that the reality show will create history by becoming the first ever programme to go live simultaneously on a private...
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SRK’s detention: Indian envoy asked to take up issue with US
India asserted it will take up the issue of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's detention at a New York airport with the US authorities....
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Shah Rukh Khan detained at New York airport
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was detained at NY airport for 2 hours Thursday as he arrived to visit Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow....
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It was challenging to do fight scenes: Scarlett Johansson
Actress Scarlett Johansson admits that it was very tough to get used to the fighting scenes while filming for "The Avengers".<br /> ...
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Jason Statham’s ‘Safe’ to release in India May 4
Hollywood actor Jason Statham-starrer action film "Safe" will hit the screens in India May 4....
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Shah Rukh Khan charms Yale crowd
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan enthralled the students of Yale University as he came to the Ivy League institution as a Chubb Fellow, one of its top honours....
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Amitabh Bachchan dances to ‘Kammo’ in ‘Department’
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen shaking a leg in his signature style in the forthcoming film "Department" and actress Anjana says she was stunned to see Big B's amazing energy level....
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No time for boredom: Priyanka Chopra
National award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra says there is no scope for her to get bored in her profession....
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‘Subhash Ghai a liability by name, not an asset’
Stating that the students of the academy are the assets, Subhash Ghai rallied for support at a press conference...
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‘DAM999’ bags two honorary GMA awards
"DAM999", a controversial movie released last year, has bagged two honorary awards at the Global Music Awards (GMA) held in California....
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Shahid Kapoor in love with his character Javed
Shahid Kapoor will be seen playing three different roles in Kunal Kohli's ready to release "Teri Meri Kahaani". The actor connects to his character Javed based in 1912 and says he is...
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Creating music most relaxing: Neil Nitin Mukesh
He might me an actor, but Neil Nitin Mukesh finds pleasure in creating music. Not surprising as his grandfather was legendary singer Mukesh and his father, Nitin, is also a singer.<br />...
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Zayed Khan excited to return to action
Actor Zayed Khan is looking forward to his new action flick "Tezz" as he returns to the genre after a long time....
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