Despite flops, I never lost confidence in Hurman Baweja: GowarikerSeptember 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - When "Love Story 2050" tanked at the box office, not many in Bollywood were willing to put their money on Hurman Baweja. But Ashutosh Gowariker, who had already signed him on for "What's Your Raashee?", continued to show his trust in the youngster.
BBC drama 'Little Dorrit' bags seven Emmy awardsSeptember 21st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - "Little Dorrit", the BBC's Dickensian adaptation, triumphed at the Emmy Awards by winning seven trophies. It beat advertising drama "Mad Men" and popular sitcom "30 Rock" to be ahead in the award race.
Spanish film finalists for Oscars announcedSeptember 16th, 2009 MADRID - The movies "Mapa de los Sonidos de Tokio" (Map of the Sounds of Tokyo) by Isabel Coixet, "El Baile de la Victoria" (Victory Dance) by Fernando Trueba, and "Gordos" (Fatties) by Daniel Sanchez-Arevalo are the finalists for the Spanish film academy's pick to be the country's Oscar candidate in Hollywood for the category of Best Foreign Language Film. The three productions are also candidates for the Ariel prizes awarded by the Mexican film academy.
Help! The Beatles edged out by singer, 92September 14th, 2009 LONDON - If all four members of the band had been alive today, they might well have been singing 'Help!' or 'You Can't Do That' -- for the Beatles have been edged out of the British charts in what was supposed to be their big week. By a 92-year-old, distinctly unfashionable woman.
The award goes toGirish!September 8th, 2009 Kannada actress Umashri is still elated over winning her first-ever National award for her performance in Gulabi Talkies, a feat, which has also fetched her many other awards. And while she could take the whole credit herself, she would like to give it all to filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli, the director of Gulabi Talkies.
Southern films bag top honours at 55th National Awards (Second Lead)September 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Southern cinema scored big at the 55th National Awards Monday with the Tamil film "Kanchivaram" adjudged best feature film and Prakash Raj best actor for his performance in it, while Adoor Gopalakrishnan bagged best director for the Malayalam film "Naalu Pennungal" and Uma Shri best actress for "Gulabi Talkies" in Kannada. This is Gopalakrishnan's ninth National Award -- his film also wins best editing award for B.
South films score big at National Awards with 'Kanjeevaram', AdoorSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Filmmaker Priyadarshan's offbeat Tamil film "Kanjeevaram" has scored big at the 55th National Film Awards 2007, winning best feature film and best actor for Prakash Raj, while renowned Malayalam director has been adjudged best director for "Naalu Pennungal", it was announced here Monday. Kannada actress Uma Shri is best actress for "Gulabi Talkies"; Aamir Khan's directorial debut "Taare Zameen Par" gets best family welfare award.
Orissa celebrates 'India's Got Talent' contest victoryAugust 23rd, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - People burst crackers, visited temples for thanksgiving and distributed sweets across Orissa Sunday after a state-based the Prince Dance group won TV reality show "India's Got Talent" at the grand finale in Mumbai. People glued to the televisions, sent thousands SMSes in favour of the group when the grand finale of the show began Saturday on television channel Colors.
'Night At The Museum 2' - A guided tour down memory lane (IANS Film Review - Rating: **1/2)July 24th, 2009 Film: "Night At The Museum 2"; Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams; Director: Shawn Levy; Rating: **1/2
"Night At The Museum 2" packs in quite a lot. No, not from the script or pace perspective, but in terms of characters and especially their historical relevance.
Victory for gays gets three cheers from BollywoodJuly 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood can't stop talking about the Delhi High Court's landmark judgement that has decriminalised gay sex. From Shatrughan Sinha to Sushmita Sen, all say the verdict was long due and celebrates an individual's right to choose.
Anupam Kher to launch acting school in AhmedabadJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher will launch his acting school Actor Prepares in Ahmedabad after having opened branches in Chandigarh and London. "This phase of vigorous expansion reflects the high level of interest in Indian cinema and the entertainment business among the younger generation the world over.
I won't dance on stage again: Bhaichung BhutiaJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Football star Bhaichung Bhutia, who won dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa after toiling for three months, says he will not dance on a stage ever again despite his victory. "I don't think I will ever dance on a platform like this again.
Susan Boyle in hospital after 'emotional breakdown' (Lead)June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who rose to fame on reality show "Britain's Got Talent" but lost to dance group Diversity in the final, was
admitted to a private clinic here for treatment for exhaustion. Police were summoned to Boyle's hotel here when the 48-year-old exhibited symptoms of "emotional breakdown" following the show's Saturday finale, reported people.com.
Bhaichung Bhutia wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'May 31st, 2009 MUMBAI - After showing his legwork on the field, football star Bhaichung Bhutia has proved he can dance well too as he walked away with the winners trophy after the grand finale of third season of Sony TVs reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa here Sunday night. Bhutia, who was one of the weaker contenders when the show began over three months back, beat model Gauhar Khan and actor Karan Grover to win the Rs.4 million prize money as well as the audiences adulation.
Kamal encourages children filmsMay 3rd, 2009 Sharing the stage with his guru, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, at the music launch function of Pasanga, Kamal Hassan encouraged the filmmakers to make more films based on children issues like Pasanga.
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