MUMBAI: Film actor Saif Ali Khan is the new brand ambassador for the Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea brand. Tabla maestro Ustaad Zakir Hussain had been the face of this brand for close to...

MUMBAI: The release of the Sanjay Dutt starrer Nehle Pe Dehla, which was to hit screens on 9 February, has now been postponed to end-February. This implies that Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Eklavya – The...

MUMBAI: A Kolkata based production company, Moxie Entertainment, has announced its first Hindi production titled Via Darjeeling. A suspense drama, the film is being directed by Arindam Nandy, the creative head of a boutique...

MUMBAI: The first feature film that stars the Deols together is already causing some emotional scenes on the sets of the film. If those on the sets are to be believed, Bobby Deol became...

MUMBAI: Macho man Dharmendra might have become old, but his fan following remains strong as ever. At least in Toronto, where die hard fans of the yesteryear hero are reportedly waiting to have a...

MUMBAI: Javed Zaidi, the self-professed encyclopedia on the Hindi film industry, is coming out with a directory, ‘Bollywood Films Collection 1931 – 2006.’ Zaidi, the walking-talking directory on the Hindi film world, is currently...

MUMBAI: The Film and Television Producers Guild of India has submitted a representation on piracy and censorship to the Core Group on Piracy (Exhibition Sector including Multiplex and issues of Certification) chairperson Shabana Azmi....

MUMBAI: Australia will be hosting performances at the Mumbai Festival 2007, beginning 14 January. At the event, cultural events, including dance, music, theatre, exhibitions and films will be highlighted. Part of AusArts India: film,...

MUMBAI: Shemaroo has released the VCD of the dubbed Hindi version of the Telegu film Tirupati Shree Balaji. The movie starring Nagarjuna has been a superhit in the southern belt. However, since Tirupati Balaji...

MUMBAI: After being nominated as India’s official entry to the Oscars, UTV produced Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra has now been nominated at this year’s British Academy of Film & Television...

MUMBAI: Saregama HMV has announced the appointment of noted filmmaker Aparna Sen as the new head of its Bangla film and television business. The announcement was made by the company’s president and CEO, RPG...

MUMBAI: The unit of No Smoking, a joint venture between Vishal Bharadwaj and Kumar Mangat, will leave for Russia to shoot its last schedule soon. The last film to be shot in Russia was...

MUMBAI: Bollywood fashion designer Anna Singh will unveil her new store – Anna Singh –The Trademark store, this weekend. Besides being the pioneer in costume designing for films, Singh has been the official designer...

MUMBAI: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and advocate Majeed Memon attended the launch of director Haroon Raashied’s Khuda Hafizz recently at the Renaissance Club in suburban Mumbai. The film, produced by Saima Multimedieas, carries the tagline...

MUMBAI: Nikhil Advani’s Salaam-e-Ishq, is slated to release later this month and lifestyle channel Zoom will be airing a special around the movie on Maximum Style. The special will be aired on 18 January,...

MUMBAI: Shringar Cinemas Ltd has received the entertainment tax exemption for its Fame Multiplex situated at Pimpri, Pune and the said exemption will be availed by this multiplex with effect from 12 January, 2007....

Film: Guru Director: Mani Ratnam Cast: Mithun Chakaborty, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, R Madhavan, Vidya Balan Rating: 4/5 This is the week you are just glad to have the option of watching a movie...

MUMBAI: Deepak Tijori has been roped in by producer Gordhan Tanwani to direct his next venture. The proposed film will star Dino Morea and Jimmy Shergill, and will be made under the banner of...

MUMBAI: Adlabs formally announced that it had acquired worldwide distribution rights of critically acclaimed docudrama Black Friday, on Thursday. The film will be distributed nationwide and overseas by Adlabs on 9 February, 2007. Black...

MUMBAI: Nikhil Advani’s Salaam-e-Ishq, slated to release on 25 January 2007, is definitely not a run of-the-mill film, nor is Advani a producer-director who follows standard patterns. He has proved it by incorporating six...

MUMBAI: Following the productions of Bid2Win and Bollywood Dhamaal, Cellcast Interactive India have now launched Sumo.TV, which is India’s first end-to-end user-generated content (UGC) solution for broadcasters. “Sumo.TV invites individuals to share their personal...

MUMBAI: With the aim of providing its patrons with an enriching movie-viewing experience, Shringar Cinemas Limited, announced the introduction Digital Cinema solution at Fame Inorbit. On 25 January 2007, Fame Malad will commence the...

MUMBAI: The shooting of director Anees Bazmee’s Benaam, delayed for a variety of reasons, finally resumed from Wednesday. The movie is produced by Snigdha Patel and was under production since May 2006. Benaam stars...

MUMBAI: An event brought together more than 15,000 sex workers and peer educators from Mumbai and Thane to demonstrate their solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The event featured appearances by Hollywood actor and...

MUMBAI: Cinemax India on Wednesday announced its forthcoming IPO for a price band of Rs 135 to Rs 155 for 8,920,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of...

MUMBAI: Moser Baer India has launched a new initiative in content distribution in Chennai, marking the company’s extension into the Indian home video market. The Moser Baer Home Entertainment division was formally created in...

MUMBAI: 2006 saw Bollywood sequels doing exceptionally well at the box-office. Bhatt brothers Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt too are joining the bandwagon this year, by planning a sequel to their 2002 hit Raaz. Says...

MUMBAI: ‘Twas a year that saw films like Rang De Basanti, Omakara and Lage Raho Munnabhai. Not to forget Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna from the Karan Johar camp. Films like these kept the Indian...

MUMBAI: It’s the turn of another star daughter to make her debut in Bollywood. Sonia Mehra, daughter of the late actor Vinod Mehra, will make her first appearance in a film to be produced...

MUMBAI: Sunny Deol’s seven movie joint venture with K Sera Sera has finally taken off, with the shooting of the first project commencing in Mumbai. The film stars Nana Patekar and Bobby Deol and...

MUMBAI: DivX Inc and Indus Video Private Limited have inked a partnership deal to offer a range of premium movie content in the DivX format to Indian consumers. DivX has licensed content from Indus...

MUMBAI: The equity shares of Pyramid Saimira Theatre Ltd was listed today at Rs 135 on BSE, at a premium of 35 per cent over the issue price of Rs 100 per equity share...

MUMBAI: The DVD of the second season of Desperate Housewives and Lost have been released by Excel Home Videos. Excel Home Videos managing director M.N Kapasi says, “Keeping in mind the high demand with...

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MUMBAI: Close on the heels of a website www.marathitaraka.com launched two months ago, a biographical book – Marathi Taraka (female actors in Marathi cinema) was released by actor Madhuri Dixit Nene on 4 January....

Film: Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana Director: Amar Butala Rating: 1/5  Whoever has made a New Year’s resolution of watching every Hindi film this year should seriously consider breaking it. KKHZ is the movie that...

MUMBAI: Actor Madhuri Dixit seems to be readying herself to return to the Hindi film industry with a bang in her comeback film. Dixit’s film, being launched by Yash Raj Films, is yet untitled,...