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Im not here to be a star Ranbir Kapoor

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:09:27 GMT

Born in a family of cinestars, Bollywood's star actor Ranbir Kapoor says he never entered filmdom with the intention of becoming a star. He also said the current crop of actors are no comparisons to the likes of...

Sana Khans Bollywood career goes for a toss

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:07:36 GMT

As news broke that actor Sana Khan had allegedly tried to kidnap a 15-year-old girl, the industry went abuzz with rumours about what will now happen to her Bollywood career.

Escape to a stellar experience

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:42:15 GMT

Across India these days, there is an abundance of music festivals catering to most tastes. From international acts to exotic locales, these offer many enticements. The Escape Festival of Art and Music is one of the best ones.

Salman Khan is like Tom cruise of India Lauren Gottlieb

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:34:45 GMT

If international dancer-actress Lauren Gottlieb hopes to be seen in an action film soon a la Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, she also wants to team up with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Critics review Ishkq in Paris a waste of time

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:56:08 GMT

Ishkq in Paris is so much like Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy starrer Before Sunrise, a cult romance film. But Preity Zinta's production isn't likely to enter Bollywood hall of fame. Read what the critics feel about the film.

The curious case of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:58:38 GMT

Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai has been making quite the (dis)appearance at Cannes 2013. Vasu probes into the whys of the diva's sudden departure from iconic style statements.

Bollywood is in mood for love again

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:12 GMT

Much bashed for the fact, but mushy love was Bollywood’s identity for a long time. Movies such as Maine Pyar Kiya and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge have outlined the definition of love in the country.

A look at the movies releasing today

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:03 GMT

The film is the story of two close friends who, on a New Year’s night out, decide to travel from Mumbai to Pune. But a trip that should only take a couple of hours ends up becoming an all-nighter, with whacky events keeping them on the road.

Bollywoods tantrum brigade is here

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:20:54 GMT

Barely a few films old, Bollywood’s young guns seem to have mastered the art of starry tantrums.They are one or two films old, but the starry tantrums of the new brigade of Bollywood stars have already sent industry insiders in a tizzy.

Anil Kapoor to launch Saat Hindustani

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:18:17 GMT

Industry veteran Anil Kapoor is looking to launch seven fresh faces in his upcoming home production titled Saat Hindustani.

Bollywood injury fever gets to Akshay Kumar

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:54:05 GMT

It seems to be the season of injuries in Bollywood. Ranbir Kapoor recently hurt his back while training for Bombay Velvet; now, Akshay Kumar has sustained a minor injury while shooting for the Hindi remake of the Tamil film, Thuppakki. He was taken to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri.

Bollywoods tryst with betting

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:03:40 GMT

Even as the spot-fixing controversy at the ongoing T20 tournament finds its first connection with the Hindi film industry, we take a look at movies that have dealt with betting in sports.

Bipasha Basu loves to escape Mumbai heat

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:23:09 GMT

Bipasha Basu is soon to head to Ooty to shoot for her next, Vikram Bhatt’s Creature, a first-of-its kind 3D film on the lines of Hollywood’s Jurrasic Park, Anaconda and Predator, the actor, apart from shooting a novel genre, is also excited to be leaving Mumbai’s scorching heat behind and heading to the hilly terrain.

Behind the Candelabra places Cannes spotlight on gays

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:20:53 GMT

The biggest film screening at the 12-day festival's halfway point, Soderbergh's movie has generated a huge buzz, for top-line heterosexual actors are cast in the roles of gays. Michael Douglas turns in an eye-catching performance as the ageing Las Vegas pianist, while Matt Damon plays his lover.

Manoj Bajpayee admires Kay Kay Menon

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:05 GMT

Manoj Bajpayee will next be seen in Saat Uchakkey, is impressed by Kay Kay Menon

Ranbir Kapoor Rishi Kapoor likely to do Awara remake

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:15:38 GMT

Rishi Kapoor and his actor son Ranbir Kapoor are getting ready to step into the former's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in an, Awara, remake. And with the remake of Awara, the Kapoors' illustrious home banner RK Films would be grandly revived.

Sonam Kapoor is underutilised Anand Rai

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:10:14 GMT

Director Anand L Rai, who has directed Sonam Kapoor in his upcoming film, Raanjhanna, feels she is underutilised as an actress. "I think Sonam is under-utilised. The kind of performance she has given in this film is amazing. The way she was involved with the film was tremendous. Wait and watch Sonam."

Madhur Bhandarkar honoured with New York Citizens Achievement Award

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:04:41 GMT

If you thought that Madhur Bhandarkar was missing from the scene of late, think again as he is back in action and how! Yesterday, he was honoured with the prestigious, New York Citizen's Achievement Award.

Zindagi Bahut Khoobsurat Hai screens at Cannes tonight

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:35 GMT

After producing Page 3 Bobby Pushkarna has veered towards direction. His debut venture will be shown at Cannes under Short Film category tonight. The film stars Hemwant Tiwary, as the protagonist. Sweta Kaushal caught up with the actor who is in India.

Yes I too Cannes do says Ranchi actor

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:11 GMT

Ranchi boy Hemwant Kumar Tiwari had never imagined that his days as a struggling actor would be over at Cannes! He is on cloud nine as his debut film Zindagi Bahut Khoobsurat Hai has grabbed a little spot at the ongoing Cannes film festival.

S Sreesanth in a filmy spot

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:18 GMT

Malayalam filmmakers Shaji Kailas and A K Sajan have announced a film on tainted cricketer Sreesanth’s life. This has not gone down well with Bollywood. Filmmakers Ramesh Taurani, Onir, Mahesh Bhatt speak their minds.

Ishkq In Paris will recover money Prem Raj

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:21 GMT

The release of director Prem Raj’s Preity Zinta starrer Ishkq In Paris may have been delayed, but he is confident that the film will manage to recover the money.

Seth MacFarlane wont host Oscars 2014

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:20:23 GMT

Seth MacFarlane has revealed on Twitter that he is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014. He suggested Oscar producers to tap the eccentric actor Joaquin Phoenix to host the show.

Dhanush finds dubbing for Raanjhanaa tough

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:53:15 GMT

Dhanush will be seen opposite Sonam Kapoor in the movie Raanjhanaa

Deepika Padukone features in Finding Fanny

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:24:32 GMT

Deepika has agreed to do a Konkani-English short film that will be directed by Homi Adajania. Deepika says, “I don’t like using the word offbeat, but it’s different from whatever I’ve done before in my career. Homi has wanted to make this film for a long time, and I’m happy he’s finally put it together.”