Gala inauguration of Global Film Festival in IndoreOctober 9th, 2009 INDORE - A week-long 'Global Cinema Festival' began with Bollywood actors adding to the splendour of the event in Indore. Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, actor Sanjay Kapoor, veteran actor Randhir Kapoor and filmmaker Boney Kapoor among others marked their presence at the inauguration of the film festival on Thursday.
Big Pictures heads to Pusan, London fest with four filmsOctober 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - Four movies produced by Big Pictures - "Well Done Abba", "Abohamaan", "Kutty Srank" and Janala - will be screened at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) and 53rd London Film Festival. While "Kutty Srank" and "Abohamaan" will be screened in A Window on Asian Cinema section at Pusan film fest in Korea starting Oct 8, while "Well Done Abba" and Janala will be screened in the World Cinema Category of the London fest, beginning on Oct 14 respectively.
Kolkata Fashion Week at par with Delhi, Mumbai events: Minissha LambaSeptember 12th, 2009 KOLKATA - The Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) is at par with similar shows in Mumbai and Delhi in terms of professionalism, says Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba. "There's been an astronomical change in the KFW event in just six months time.
Minnisha hasn't got her due in Bollywood: Shyam Benegal (Interview)September 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Bengal describes Minnisha Lamba as an "exceptionally good" actress but rues that she hasn't got her "due" in Bollywood. He feels his movie "Well Done Abba" will no doubt fetch her the much-deserved appreciation.
Big Pictures scores hat-trick at Montreal film festSeptember 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Shyam Benegals Well Done Abba, Rituparno Ghoshs Abohamaan and Shaji Karun's Kutty Srank -- three productions by Big Pictures will be screened at the ongoing 33rd Montreal World film festival. While Benegal and Karun's films have been selected for the World Greats section, Ghosh's movie will be showcased in the Focus on World Cinema section at the festival that started Aug 27.
Money comes secondary for MinisshaAugust 26th, 2009 We are well aware of the petite actress and her arty connection For those who’ve come late, the effervescent actress’ mother is an artist and Minissha is her mother’s biggest fan
The walls of her house don the paintings made by her mother. There are some 25 paintings displayed at her pad.
Minissha Screams, Surprise, surprise!August 20th, 2009 The petite Minissha Lamba sure knows how to win over her friends. Due to her tight schedule, the actress has very little time for friends, but even in that tight schedule, she sure knows how to make the best of it!
Recently, Minissha’s best friend was all set to celebrate her birthday, but due to Minissha’s unavailability gave it a miss! This dampened the actress’ spirits and she then decided to make it up to her best buddy!
Being the doting friend that she is, she instantly started planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend! She planned a full-fledged party with a BOND theme.
Sammir Dattani back with a bang August 12th, 2009 He is back with a bang. And how! We are talking about Sammir Dattani.
Abba stars Andersson, Ulvaeus to enthral fans with first joint composition in 15yrsJune 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - About 35 years after rocking the world with Eurovision smash Waterloo, sexagenarian Abba songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are now all set to enthral their fans with their first joint composition in 15 years. Story of a Heart, credited to The Benny Andersson Band, features Swedish singer Helen Sjoholm.
Actress Sonali Kulkarni turns authorJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sonali Kulkarni, whose roles in "Mission Kashmir" and "Dil Chahta Hai" were highly appreciated, has diverted her energies towards writing a book in her mother tongue Marathi. "My book titled 'Sokool' will be out next month.
Four Bollywood filmmakers are official invitees at Cannes this year May 13th, 2009 Filmmakers Karan Johar, Prem Soni (Main Aur Mrs Khanna) and Imtiaz Ali are going to be the official invitees at the Cannes film festival this year. It can be recalled that Karan Johar has been visiting Cannes every year but this will be the first time that directors Prem Soni and director Imitiaz Ali will be making their presence felt at Cannes.
"I couldn't let Shyam sir down in 'Well Done Abba'" - Minissha LambaMay 6th, 2009 Minissha Lamba has just returned from a gruelling one month outdoor schedule of WELL DONE ABBA. Though she is chilling out at the moment and catching up with friends and family, she looks back quite fondly on working with director Shyam Benegal.
Minisshas floored by the Men in UniformMay 3rd, 2009 The very pretty Minissha Lamba was recently invited by the Navy to attend their awards ceremony which was held at the Navy Nagar in Colaba. We hear that the actress was fascinated by the men in uniforms! Sources say that Minissha really enjoyed herself, made a lot of friends and was in awe of the heroes of the sea.
Anant Narayan and Minissha Lamba in a film together?May 3rd, 2009 Bollywood's latest chocolate boy Anant Narayan is inundated with film offers. But producers put only one condition - they want Anant to be paired opposite "alleged" girlfriend actress Minissha Lamba
After being listed among the ten hot new couples of tinsel town on Buzz 18's Bollywood Love Report Card 2009, Anant Narayan and Minissha Lamba are in demand and how! After a leading national daily broke the news of a love affair between Minissha and Anant, the dishy actor is inundated with film offers, especially lighthearted college romances, but producers and directors put only one condition - they want Anant to be paired opposite Minissha Lamba, whom they believe is the special someone in Anant's life.
Minissha Lambas morning ragaMay 3rd, 2009 Minissha is one lady who loves her beauty sleep. So why is it that nowadays the lady is rising early and looks forward to her day?
A little birdie told us that the reason behind this early 'rise n shine' is none other than a mysterious neighbour who plays the flute every morning.