'Wake Up Sid' runs peacefully in Mumbai, MNS awaits on-screen apologyOctober 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Filmmaker Karan Johar's latest flick "Wake Up Sid", which was embroiled in a first-day-first-show controversy Friday, was running peacefully in 42 cinema halls in Mumbai and another 150 elsewhere in Maharashtra Saturday. The film had faced protests from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Friday for having used 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai'.
Sayali plays an actress in the filmSeptember 22nd, 2009 After doing half a dozen of films Sayali Bhagat has now been roped in by Big Pictures. For which the model-turned-actress is all set to play an actress.
Jaipur fashion descends on KolkataSeptember 13th, 2009 KOLKATA - The textile heritage of Jaipur came alive at the Kolkata Fashion Week-II Sunday as gorgeous models sashayed down the ramp displaying designer Anita Dongre's collection produced in the pink city. "My entire collection is inspired by Jaipur as I have spent my childhood over there," Dongre told mediapersons after the show on the fifth and final day of the fashion extravaganza.
No spicy acts for Indian, Australian divas in NepalSeptember 12th, 2009 KATHMANDU - Though former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell aka Ginger Spice kicked up a furore in Nepal by hugging and kissing Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal in public, Indian and Australian singing divas, who too are currently touring the Himalayan republic for a good cause, are not spicing up their acts with similar encores. Bollywood sensation Sunidhi Chauhan and Australian pop singer Kate Miller-Heidke are taking part in the MTV End Exploitation and Trafficking (MTV EXIT) campaign, sponsored by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and London-based charity MTV Europe Foundation to raise awareness about domestic and cross-border human trafficking through a series of concerts that end Sep 19.
Roshan family visits WOCSeptember 7th, 2009 Mumbai/Kolkata, Sept 7 (IBNS) Oneness, a center for learning, wellness and individual growth has become the favorite destination for scores of big Bollywood celebrities. Bollywood super star Hrithik Roshan, his father and Actor/Director Rakesh Roshan and their family members were at the World Oneness Centre on Sunday, for a glimpse of the Oneness experience.
Madhur wants no AwardsAugust 29th, 2009 Director Madhur Bhandarkar, who is currently shooting for his film, Jail, needs a break from heavy-duty films. According to his plan, he was supposed to start with Awards after he was done with Jail.
Kangana goes light-hearted for 'Tanu Weds Manu'August 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Kangana Ranaut is known for playing heavy duty roles in films like "Gangster" and "Fashion", but the actress has now signed on her second light-hearted movie "Tanu Weds Manu". The fun film, directed by Aanand L.
Friendship - a hit recipe in BollywoodJuly 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Before "Dil Chahta Hai" happened in 2001, romance and action thrillers were ruling the roost in Bollywood. But the film about three urban youngsters not only proved to be a huge hit, it also brought the theme of friendship back in vogue.
Movie Review: Sankat City (2009)July 23rd, 2009 Sankat City: Go enjoy the ride
Rating: 3.5 out of 5*
Starring: Kay Kay Menon, Rimi Sen, Anupam Kher, Chunky Pandey, Yashpal Sharma and Dilip Prabhawalkar
Director: Pankaj Advani
Guru (Kay Kay Menon) is a car thief whose partner in crime is a garage owner Ganpat (Dilip Prabhawalkar). Fouzdar (Kher), an underworld don sends his driver to deliver Rs.
I fear nothing- K K MenonJuly 23rd, 2009 K K Menon is a name to reckon with, the prolific actor has earned laurels for his versatility in roles, style quotient and unmatchable acting talent. His superb sensibility for Indian cinema comes from the years he has spent both in films and theatre.
City throngs Sankat City premiereJuly 23rd, 2009 This is the time for monsoon and the word Sankat in Mumbai is on top of every one’s mind. Seems like, it’s a perfect time for the Moserbaer -Seven Entertainment flick; Sankat City, to hit the marquee.
'Sankat City' - well-spun thriller, but not slick enough (IANS Film Review; Rating: ***)July 11th, 2009 Film: "Sankat City"; Director: Pankaj Advani; Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Anupam Kher, Rimi Sen, Chunkey Pandey, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Rahul Dev, Yashpal Sharma, Hemant Pandey, Jehangir Khan, Manoj Pahwa; Rating: ***
"Sankat City" is one of those rare movies that have a dozen odd characters, all of whom are not just connected to one another but even contribute to the film's main plot. This is the reason why none of them can be called a supporting actor since they are all the principal protagonists in the film.
Rimi Sen Interview On Sankat CityJune 26th, 2009 Bong beauty Rimi Sen is looking toward her upcoming Pankaj Advani directed Moserbaer adn Seven Entmt flick Sankat City. Here are excerpts of her chit chat with the media on the same.
I am not comfortable in short clothes - Rimi SenJune 20th, 2009 Q. What is fashion according to you?
A. I don’t follow any trend as that doesn’t suit me.
Bollywood comes together to pay tribute to Feroz KhanMay 5th, 2009 Almost the entire Bollywood fraternity came together at the Ballroom of Hotel JW Marriott on Monday May 4th evening to pay tribute to the late Feroz Khan who passed away in Bangalore last week. The legendary actor-filmmaker’s last rites were performed in Bangalore according to his last wishes.