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Abhay, Irrfan, Farhan… Unlikely heroes shine in Bollywood

New Delhi, They aren’t conventionally goodlooking, can’t always shake a leg and their movies are not larger than life. Yet actors like Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar and Irrfan Khan have managed to find a place on the favourites list of audiences as well as filmmakers. k Abhay, who hails from a film family that produced [...]

Kareena Kapoor yet to sign Madhur’s film on Marilyn Monroe

Mumbai, There is a buzz that Kareena Kapoor is playing the lead role in director Madhur Bhandarkar’s next film inspired by the life of legendary Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. But the director reveals that the actress is yet to give her consent. “We know each other for years. We both admire each other’s work. In ‘Page3′ [...]

Aarya Babbar dons Anil Kapoor’s ‘Ram Lakhan’ look

New Delhi, Bollywood actor Aarya Babbar will don a look similar to that of Anil Kapoor’s unclean, moustached look in the 1989 superhit film “Ram Lakhan”, for his role as a cop in Farah Khan’s “Tees Maar Khan”. The actor has been sporting a moustache these days and says he loves the comparison with Kapoor. “Well [...]

I’m all for glamorous roles – Raima Sen

New Delhi, Actress Raima Sen, known for experimental and offbeat roles in “Chokher Bali” and “Antar Mahal”, says she now wants to show her glamorous avatar on the big screen. “Yes, why not. I’m all for glamour and I would love to portray a glamorous character,” Raima, who showcased her talents in both Hindi as well [...]

No vulgarity in my bathing scene – Neetu Chandra

New Delhi, Actress Neetu Chandra doesn’t like to be called a bold actress and says her much-in-news bathing scene in Jagmohan Mundhra’s “Apartment” is not at all vulgar. “There is no vulgarity or cheapness in the shower scene. The shot gives an illusion that I am not wearing anything but it is a trick of the [...]

We don’t need cricket to promote films – Arjun Rampal

Mumbai, Actor Arjun Rampal, who did a series of ads for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 with his ‘Housefull’ co-stars, says the film industry doesn’t need cricket to promote films and that they help each other to create awareness. ‘We don’t need cricket to promote films. Cricket and film are two huge entertaining industries. Cricket is [...]

We’ve zeroed in on scripts to revive RK banner – Ranbir Kapoor

Gurgaon, Ranbir Kapoor has stepped up efforts to revive his late grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor’s R.K. Films banner. Though the actor has denied playing the late star filmmaker in a new film, he says the family has zeroed in on some scripts for a home production. ‘There has been a lot of progress in our [...]

Saif Ali Khan named brand ambassador of Wynncom mobile

New Delhi, After endorsing Airtel, now Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan will now promote Wynncom mobile handsets as brand ambassador. “I am excited to represent brand Wynncom that stands for cutting-edge innovation and style. I admire the brand’s attitude and style and relate to it closely as it is refreshingly trendy and fast,” Saif, who also [...]

Shekhar Kapur on Cannes feature film jury

New Delhi, Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be on the jury panel at the prestigious 63rd Cannes Film Festival, being held May 12-23. Kapur, known for his movies “Masoom”, “Mr.India” “Bandit Queen” and international projects “Elizabeth” and “Elizabeth – The Golden Age”, will be on the feature film jury panel along with director Tim [...]

Warne consoles Shahrukh Khan, asks him to hang on

New Delhi, Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne had some words of consolation for Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL)team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) failed to make it to the semi-finals for the third year in a row. Warne wrote on social networking site Twitter: “Hey buddy you’re a champion and your [...]

Bollywood success brings respect to Pakistani singers

New Delhi, The stock of a Pakistani singer goes up if he gets recognition in Bollywood, says Masroor Fateh Ali Khan who has a degree in urban planning but has turned to music to take forward his late uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s legacy. “I want to sing for Bollywood and I hope I get some [...]

Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan to host IPL Awards

New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his close friend filmmaker Karan Johar will be hosting the Indian Premiere League (IPL) Awards night to honour best players and performances of the T20 tournament at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai April 23. The evening, to be telecast on Colors in May, will be a fusion of [...]

It seems Luv is paying a price for being my son – Shatrughan Sinha

Mumbai, The scathing reviews of his son’s debut film “Sadiyaan” has left Shatrughan Sinha wondering if his son Luv is being put through the grinder because of his family background. “It’s quite clear that Luv is paying a price for being his father’s son. He isn’t being given a chance to make his presence felt. People [...]

We bring Aishwarya Rai’s first full-on comedy – Vipul Shah

Mumbai, Aishwarya Rai has three very different films coming up this year, but director Vipul Shah says his film “Action Replay” will bring to the audiences her first full-fledged comedy. “Of course comedy, which is the hardest genre to do, is not taken seriously at the awards. But in my film, Aishwarya has done comedy for [...]

ICC Twenty20 World Cup, ‘Houseful’ to be promoted together

Mumbai, ESPN Star Sports and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment have tied up to promote upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup and multi-starrer comedy “Houseful”, both of which are opening April 30. “Cricket is passion, cricket is entertainment and in the same way film is passion and entertainment. Hopefully every stadium where India will play will be houseful. During [...]

Shahrukh Khan feels awful after his team lost

New Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan says he is feeling “awful” after the poor performance of his Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) that has been knocked out of the tournament. He has taken the blame for its poor show and makes an unconditional apology to all his supporters and well-wishers. The actor poured [...]

No plans to sell Kings XI stakes – Preity Zinta

New Delhi, Actress Preity Zinta has once again denied reports that she will sell her stake in the Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab and that Videocon is planning to buy it. “How many times d (the) news has 2 be WRONG about our stake sale! First Hero Honda & now Videocon! Speaks a [...]

Karan Johar turns to Twitter to pick ‘Stepmom’ remake title

Twitter seems to have become a domain for filmmakers to choose the title of their films. After Parvin Dabbas, Karan Johar has dcided to take help from his Twitter fans to finalise an apt name for his upcoming film, a remake of Hollywood movie “Stepmom”. “Hey…our shortlist for ‘STEPMOM’ title options…which one do you like…’LOVE [...]

Hrithik Roshan sings in Film ‘Guzaarish’

New Delhi, It seems Hrithik Roshan is planning to make a strong foothold in the music industry too. After making his singing debut in “Kites”, he once again went behind the microphone for a song in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Guzaarish”. “Hrithik has sung a song in ‘Guzaarish’. His singing is improving day by day and he [...]

2010 is revival year for Kapoor family – Aditya Raj Kapoor

New Delhi, Bollywood legend Shammi Kapoor’s son Aditya Raj Kapoor says 2010 will be the Kapoor family’s year of revival because he himself is set to appear in the new film “Chase” and cousin Randhir Kapoor too makes a comeback with “Housefull”. “This is the year of revival of the Kapoor family as Randhir is also [...]