I'm planning Michael Jackson concert in Mumbai: Jermaine JacksonOctober 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Jermaine Jackson has fallen in love with Mumbai city and says he's planning a concert in his late brother Michael Jackson's memory here. "We'll do concerts in Michael's memory in various parts of the world, including Mumbai which is now one of my favourite cities," Jermaine, who's just had a taste of Mumbai and Bollywood and loved every bit of it, told IANS.
Shiney Ahuja released from Mumbai jail after furnishing surety of Rs 50,000October 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja was on Saturday released from Mumbai's Arthur Road jail after furnishing a surety of Rs 50,000, four months after he was arrested on charges of allegedly raping his 20-year-old domestic maid. The actor has spent more than three months in jail and was granted bail on a surety amount of Rs 50,000 by the Bombay High Court on Thursday.
Wake up call for Karan Johar over his new movie 'Wake Up Sid'October 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Filmmaker Karan Johar got a rude wake-up call Friday when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists protested the use of 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai in his latest movie "Wake Up Sid" as soon as it was released. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma, is the latest offering from Dharma Productions Pvt Ltd.
Himesh Reshammiya seeks divine blessings for his forthcoming filmAugust 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Deviating from the usual glitz and glamour associated with any Bollywood event, the movie unit of the forthcoming film 'Radio' led by singer-composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, released the music album of their production amid religious fervour in Mumbai. The music album was released during the ongoing festival at the 'Lalbaug Ka Raja', as the film crew sought divine blessings of Lord Ganesha, for the success of their film.
Music of Bollywood film 'Do Knot Disturb' released in MumbaiAugust 26th, 2009 MUMBAI - The cast of the upcoming Bollywood movie 'Do Knot Disturb' shared the stage for film's promotion on the occasion of its music launch in Mumbai. Directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani, the film stars Govinda, Ritesh Deshmukh, Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen.
'Kaminey' going strong at box officeAugust 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vishal Bharadwaj's unusually titled and much-awaited dark thriller "Kaminey", starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is turning out to be a strong player at the box office. "'Kaminey' is the biggest opening for any Shahid, Priyanka and Vishal Bhardwaj film so far.
Release of Kaminey, Life Partner postponed in Mumbai, Pune due to swine flu threatAugust 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - The released of Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra starrer Kaminey and Life Partner, featuring Genelia Desuza and Fardeen Khan, has been postponed in Mumbai and Pune, as all cinemas and multiplexes in the state will remain closed for three days due to the swine flu scare. Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj's much awaited film was to be released on August 14, but that has been delayed now.
Music of Bollywood film 'Daddy Cool' released in MumbaiAugust 11th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood glitterati attended the music release of the comedy film 'Daddy Cool' at a function held here last evening. Cast and the crew of the film were present during the occasion.
Monica Bedi releases her first devotional music album in MumbaiJune 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood starlet Monica Bedi on Tuesday released her first devotional music album 'Ek Onkaar' in Mumbai. Bedi, who recently shot to fame after starring in the television shows Jhalak Dilkhlaja and Big Boss, has resurfaced after remaining in oblivion for years.
Music of 'Love Kal Aaj' launched in MumbaiJune 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - The music launch of the Bollywood film 'Love Kal Aaj', a story about relationships, took place in Mumbai on Saturday. Saif Ali Khan is the lead actor and co-producer of the film, while 'Jab We Met' fame Imtiaz Ali is directing the flick.
Sankat City's music released in MumbaiJune 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - The music of the upcoming movie 'Sankat City' was released with the cast and crew of the movie present on the release function held here in Mumbai on Saturday. The movie features Bollywood actors Kay Kay Menon, Rimmi Sen, Anupam Kher, Rahul Dev, and Yashpal Sharma amongst others.
Kailash Kher goes global with third albumMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - He came from a humble background and burst on the Bollywood music scene with the song "Allah ke bande". Now Singer Kailash Kher is all set to go global with his third album "Kailasa Chaandan Mein" and says international recognition is "encouraging".
Music of Bollywood film 'Zor Lagaa Ke Haiyaa!' releasedMay 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - Music of the Bollywood film 'Zor Laga Ke Haiya', which is basically the film spreading the message of green revolution, has been released in Mumbai. Basant Talreja and Krartikeya Talreja produced the film and Girish Girija Joshi has directed and written the film.
Music of bollywood film 'Detective Naani' released in MumbaiMay 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - The music of bollywood film 'Detective Naani', in which a seventy-two-year old lady is playing the leading role, was recently released in Mumbai. Noted bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar released the music of the film.
Music album of Bollywood film 'Paying Guests' releasedMay 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood glitterati descended at a gala function in Mumbai that marked the release of the music album of forthcoming film 'Paying Guests'. 'Paying Guests' is based on a humorous play that ran for two years in the US, Britain and the UAE.