Lara Dutta slams TV production rumours (Film Snippets)October 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Rumour mills are abuzz that beauty queen-turned-actress Lara Dutta is set to venture into production for small screen, but the 31-year-old has rubbished it. It was reported that Lara will produce a travel show.
When Salman arranged a chopper for KareenaSeptember 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made special arrangements for a chopper for his co-star Kareena Kapoor while shooting for Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna when he found that the actress was running late for her next shoot.
Wizcraft launches youth icon awardsSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After organising successful shows like the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards and Amitabh Bachchan's Unforgettable Tour, Wizcraft Entertainment is set to host India Youth Icon awards. Conceptualised by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt.
Saif not flamboyant in real life: Kareena KapoorSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, who doesn't like to make her private life public, has opened up about beau Saif Ali Khan and says he is not as flamboyant in real life as he looks on screen. "Saif is very different (from his on screen image).
Sophie Chaudhary denies relationship with Peter AndreJune 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Singer-actress Sophie Chaudhary struck an instant camaraderie with Australian singer Peter Andre at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, but denies any romantic involvement with him. Peter was sweet and a thorough gentleman.
Kareena walks out of 'Kambakkht ..' event after offending queryJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Offended by a TV journalist's query on whether she was prepared to go nude for a film, actress Kareena Kapoor walked out in a huff from the promotional event of her forthcoming film "Kambakkht Ishq" here Monday evening. The incident occurred after the question-and-answer session with media persons at a city hotel.
David Dhawan walks the ramp at IIFAJune 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood filmmaker David Dhawan, who has spent more than two decades in the industry, walked the ramp for the first time at the at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event in Macau. The director was participating in a fashion show to promote his upcoming directorial venture Do Knot Disturb.
Declining Australian honour was emotional decision: AmitabhJune 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his decision to turn down an honorary doctorate from an Australian university following racial attacks on Indian students there was driven completely by emotions. "I reacted emotionally.
IIFA spreads awareness about Bollywood: BachchanJune 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Brand ambassador of International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), Amitabh Bachchan, said on Tuesday that the aim of the organization while choosing a new location each time was meant to spread the Bollywood awareness across the globe. "The idea really is to be as expansive as possible to reach various parts of the universe and go places which are relatively unheard of as far as Indian cinema is concerned and be able to carry our cinema there," said Amitabh Bachchan in a conference in New Delhi.
Rajesh Khanna to receive IIFA lifetime achievement awardMay 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Yesteryear's superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau next month. Rajesh, who gave hits like Aradhana, Kati Patang, Anand and Amar Prem, will be felicitated at the award ceremony of the 10th IIFA celebrations on June 13, an IIFA press statement said.
Aishwarya to perform at IIFA again (With Image)May 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Aishwarya Rai is all set to dazzle audiences with her dance moves at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards night in Macau, China, next month - her second such appearance at the glamorous event. She had enthralled audiences by dancing to hit song "Kajra re" at Amsterdam in 2005.
Karisma, Kareena to open Salman Khan's 'Dus Ka Dum 2'May 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood sisters Karisma and Kareena Kapoor will kick off the second season of Salman Khan-hosted quiz show Dus Ka Dum, which will go on air Saturday on Sony channel. According to a source from the unit, on the show Salman points out the contrast between Karisma and Kareena's personalities.
PETA requests IIFA, Bachchan to promote vegetarian foodMay 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Animal welfare organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged members of the India International Film Academy (IIFA) and its brand ambassador, Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, to avoid non-vegetarian meals at the forthcoming event to be held in Macau, China next month. On behalf of PETA, its chief functionary Anuradha Sawhney sent a letter in this regard to Sabbas Joseph, one of the directors of Wizcraft that organises IIFA, and its vegetarian celebrity face Amitabh after learning that the event will have a 'Go-Green' theme, said a press release.
Johnny Depp wants to retire as a normal man with a beer bellyMay 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Johnny Depp knows what he wants to do after retiring from his acting career, and that is to grow some grey hair and a beer belly. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star said that he was looking forward to soaking up the sun with couple of pints in hand, reports the China Daily.
Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani are IIFA hosts againMay 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - They had the audience in splits with their inimitable humour at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards last year in Bangkok and they are set to do it yet again. This year too, Bollywood actors Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh will play hosts to the glitzy cine event that will be held in Macau.