Buddhist model is new Miss NepalSeptember 24th, 2009 KATHMANDU - A 20-year-old popular Buddhist model and music video star Thursday prevailed over Nepal's Maoists as well as 14 other contenders to walk off with the Miss Nepal 2009 crown held under the shadow of Maoist threats. Zenisha Moktan, the winner, comes from the Tamang community, one of the poorest and underprivileged communities in Nepal and the worst victims of human trafficking.
Miss Nepal vanquishes MaoistsSeptember 24th, 2009 KATHMANDU - Despite repeated warnings by the former Maoist guerrillas, Nepal's biggest and most popular beauty pageant Miss Nepal was off to a flying start Thursday after being forced to shelve the contest last year. Compered by a former Miss Nepal Malavika Subba and having another former Miss Nepal Sugarika K.C.
Simha shoots in RFCSeptember 23rd, 2009 Shooting of ‘Simha’ directed by Boyapati Sreenu, and produced by Paruchuri Kireeti, under the banner of United Movies with Balakrishna, Sneha Ullal and Namita in the lead, is presently in progress in Hyderabad. Giving the details of shooting progress, producer says, “We shot Balakrishna’s introduction fight, some combination scenes with Balakrishna and Sneha Ullal at Ramoji Film City between September 4 and 19.
Lady GaGa hates talent hunt showsSeptember 13th, 2009 LONDON - British pop star Lady GaGa has revealed that she hates talent hunt shows on TV. The "Poker Face" singer has slammed shows that thrust new artistes straight into the limelight, claiming they should spend time nurturing their talent, reports contactmusic.com.
Baanam audio on standsAugust 25th, 2009 The audio of ‘Baanam’ directed by Chaitanya Dantuluri and produced by Seshu Priyanka Chalasani under the banner of Three Angels Studios, a sister concern of Vyjayanti Movies of C Aswanidutt, was launched by five prominent personalities in Hyderabad recently. Nara Rohit, son of Nara Ramamurthy Naidu who is the brother of Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu, is making his debut as hero through this film.
TV channel to hunt for biggest Jackson fan in IndiaAugust 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - All Indian fans of pop star Michael Jackson gear up. Entertainment channel Vh1 is set to host "The Search For India’s Biggest Michael Jackson Fan” contest.
Miss Kerala won by Archana NairAugust 7th, 2009 Archana Nair won the title of Miss Kerala at the beauty contest, organized by Impresario Event Management Company, under the supervision of a High Court panel in Kochi on Wednesday. The first and second-runner up positions went to Geethu Christie and Bonnie Mary Matthew respectively in the Vivel Miss Kerala 2009 Pageant out of the 21 finalists.
Balakrishna and Nayantara cast together.August 4th, 2009 According to reports Boyapati Srinu has confirmed Nayantara as the lead lady in his film Dhanraj opposite veteran actor Balakrishna. Namitha who is said to be a hot and happening heroine down south will be the second heroine in Dhanraj.
Dhanraj starring Balakrishna launches on Aug 6thJuly 31st, 2009 Director Boyapati Srinu (Bhadra and Thulasi fame) will be casting veteran Balakrishna and the name of the film would be Dhanraj. This film would be produced by Paruchuri Kirti with a budget of Rs.
Akshay suggested the title 'Life Partner': Rumy JaffreyJuly 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Director Rumi Jaffrey denies that Akshay Kumar opted out of "Life Partner" due to a "rift" between them and says it was the star who suggested the film's title. Akshay was supposed play a divorce lawyer who doesn't believe in the institution of marriage, but was unable to feature in the film due to date problems.
Josh audio released at a gala functionJuly 23rd, 2009 Josh (Youth Rocks), presented by Smt Anita and produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations introduces Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, son of Nagarjuna and grandson of thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao, as hero. Kaarthika; daughter of yesteryears’ heroine Radha, is the heroine.
Raviteja's new venture with BellamkondaJuly 23rd, 2009 Producer Bellamkonda Suresh is all set to create a sensation with each successive project. His latest film ‘Ride’ was proved a hit.
Trisha dumps Dhanush's film to work with Akshay Kumar (Southern Snippets)June 30th, 2009 CHENNAI - After shooting for more than 10 days, Tamil actress Trisha has opted out of Dhanush starrer "Aadukalam" to work in Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's home production. Trisha was playing an anglo Indian girl in the film to be directed by Vetrimaran.
Mitrudu to hit screen on May 1 May 3rd, 2009 Directed by a novice Mahadev and produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad on the banner of Vaishnavi Films, ‘Mitrudu’ with Balakrishna and Priyamani in the lead is all set for release either on April 30 or on May 1. Director says, ‘Music by Manisharma would be a special attraction of the film.
Sreenath to contest elections from AttingalMay 3rd, 2009 Yet another film celebrity is about to step into the world of politics. Sreenath will be the Sivasena candidate in the upcoming Parliamentary elections from Attingal constituency, Thiruvananthapuram.