Big B to bring in birthday with family, Amar Singh, AmbanisOctober 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - Amitabh Bachchan turns 67 Sunday and the Big B of Bollywood will celebrate the birthday at home with his family and a few close friends - politician Amar Singh, industrialist Anil Ambani and his wife Tina. Son Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan drove from the location of Mani Ratnam's film "Ravana" to bring in the family patriach's birthday.
Rajiv Menon's film isn't an exact remake of 'Abhimaan': Abhishek BachchanAugust 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Abhishek Bachchan admits he is going to team up with wife Aishwarya Rai for Rajiv Menon's next project - a remake of the 1973 evergreen hit film "Abhimaan". But Abhishek clarifies that it wouldn't be an exact copy of the film his parents starred in.
Keith Moon tops 'Wildest Drummers Ever' pollAugust 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Who rocker Keith Moon has been voted 'The Wildest Drummer Ever' in a new magazine poll. Moon, who passed away in 1978, has beaten Motley Crue's Tommy Lee and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin to top Rhythm magazine's poll.
Amar Singh discharged from Singapore hospital: Big BJuly 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh has been discharged from the hospital in Singapore, where he was admitted for a kidney transplant, says his close friend, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. "My friend (Amar Singh) repairs well and repairs well enough to be discharged from hospital to his home.
Hollywood make-up artist makes Aishwarya look oldJuly 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - From a glam girl to historical character -- Bollywood screen diva Aishwarya Rai has played a variety of roles. Now for Action Replay she will don the look of an old woman and director Vipul Shah says he hired a Hollywood make-up artist to get the right make up on her face.
Aishwarya to crack down on 'false' write ups about herJuly 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Upset over "fabricated" media stories about her private life, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has threatened legal action against those responsible, a statement issued by her publicist said Thursday. "Certain sections of the press have been behaving in a callous manner and have been putting together articles or pieces without any semblance of truth and furthermore they have been attributing quotes to the actor which are baseless and false.
Abhishek, Aishwarya urged to help lovebirdsJuly 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood's popular couple - Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai - has been approached by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to create awareness about the plight of lovebirds through a special photo shoot. "As India's most famous 'lovebirds', we believe that you are uniquely suited to help bring attention to the plight of these smart and sensitive birds.
Aishwarya should have got IIFA award for 'Jodhaa Akbar': JayaJune 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Priyanka Chopra is a "good actress" but daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai was more deserving of the best actress award for her work in "Jodhaa Akbar" at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) (awards) in Macau, says Jaya Bachchan. "For all I know she must be really good in 'Fashion'.
Majority of Americans favour sex education in schoolsJune 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While a majority of Americans are in favour of sex education lessons in schools, nearly a third are against talking about homosexuality. These findings have surfaced following a Fox News poll released on Friday.
Aishwarya, Kareena patch up at Karan Johar's birthday bashMay 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Director Karan Johar's birthday bash turned out to be an occasion for a grand reunion between Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor. The two giggled and danced together, ending the long-standing cold war between the Bachchan and the Kapoor families.
Mariah Carey's hairstylist abandoned her at CannesMay 28th, 2009 NEW YORK - Singer Mariah Carey had a tough time with celebrity hairstylist Ricardo Rojas during her trip to Cannes Film Festival, it has emerged. Following the trip, the 39-year-old songtress has decided not to use Rojas again after he left her on the day of the premiere of her new film without informing.
Aishwarya not behind Sonam's broken Cannes dreamMay 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - There were rumours that actress and L'Oreal ambassador Aishwarya Rai may have held back Sonam Kapoor from walking the Cannes red carpet. But sources close to the former beauty queen say she didn't even know that Sonam was to visit the French film festival.
Not Aish, Not Kareena; Brick Lane fame Tannishtha Chatterjee is cantering CannesMay 18th, 2009 CANNES - Guess which Indian actress occupies the most mindspace at the ongoing 62nd Cannes Film Festival? It's certainly not Aishwarya Rai Bachchan though, as always, she is visible everywhere on the Croisette both in person and on L'Oreal hoardings. Nor is it Kareena Kapoor, whose latest film 'Kambakht Ishq' co-starring Akshay Kumar and a clutch of Hollywood stars in walk-on parts, is being promoted here by Eros Entertainment from its stand in the Cannes Film Market.
Hrithik, Barbara head for Cannes to promote 'Kites'May 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is set to attend the special screening of his much-talked about film 'Kites' with co-star Barbara Mori, said his father Rakesh Roshan who also added that he will project the movie as his production house's first truly international product. Director Anurag Basu will also be there with them at 62nd Cannes Film Festival that opened Wednesday.
When Abhishek decided to surprise grandma in BhopalMay 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - It's a busy time for Abhishek Bachchan and wife Aishwarya Rai; still, the two decided to pay a surprise visit to Jaya Bachchan's mother in Bhopal, just before they flew to France to attend the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. 'It was a flash visit last week.
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