Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari's nephew held for murderSeptember 28th, 2009 PATNA - Superstar of Bhojpuri cinema Manoj Tiwari's nephew Rakesh Tiwari was arrested for allegedly killing a woman in Bihar's Kaimur district, police said Monday. Rakesh, accused of killing young married woman Punam Devi, was arrested late Sunday night, a police officer said.
Mammootty's 'Pazhassi Raja' to be released on Gandhi's birth anniversarySeptember 9th, 2009 CHENNAI - Mammootty and Sarath Kumar starrer "Pazhassi Raja", a tale of a valorous freedom fighter, is all set for release in five languages -- Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi -- on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary Oct 2. "The film will throw light on the atrocities by the British and how people suffered at their hands.
Manoj Kumars Prayanam to be dubbed in Tamil!August 8th, 2009 Remember Manoj Kumar? This cute looking guy is none other than the son of Tollywood’s ‘collection king’ Mohan Babu. Manoj made his debut in ‘Nenu Meeku Telusa’ that was later dubbed in Tamil version as ‘Ennai Theriyuma’.
Mammoottys Chaam ChakkaJuly 23rd, 2009 Music-director Shaan Rehman is all set to re-create the magic of the eighties super hit song, “Chaam Chachaa Chom Chacha Chummari Chachaa ..Chaa”, from the Jayan movie Love In Singapore. The original composition was by musician Shankar Ganesh, and the song was a great hit amongst the audiences.
Mammootty does a remixJuly 23rd, 2009 Mammootty has danced for a remix number from veteran actor Jayan’s Love in Singapore of the 80's in his soon-to-be-released PattanathilBhootham. The song 'Chaam Chakka Chom Chakka' has Mammootty dressed in bell bottoms and a wide-collared shirt grooving with Suraj Venjaramoodu in a lady's disguise for this song.
Kamat sets store by Goa's glamour quotientJuly 14th, 2009 J - Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat's belief in his state being an attractive destination is unshakeable. While announcing the names of Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Manoj Kumar as special invitees for a patriotic film festival next month, Kamat expressed confidence that they would "love to come" although they haven't confirmed it yet.
I will never do intimate scenes: Jaaved Jaaferi (Bollywood Snippets)June 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Jaaved Jaaferi, who tickled the funny bone of audiences in "Salaam Namaste", says he will never do intimate scenes in films. "I can never do intimate scenes in films.
Veeru-Manoj combo begins shooting June 11th, 2009 Shooting of a film directed by Veeru Potla, presented by ATV and produced by Sunkara Ramabrahmam on the banner of AK Entertainments with Manchu Manojkumar as hero was launched at Ramanaidu Cine Village in Nanakramguda recently. Dr Dasari Narayana Rao gave the clap, while K Raghavendra Rao switched on the camera for the muhurat shot picturised under the honorary direction of Padma Shri Dr Mohanbabu.
Manoj Kumar turning director again for 'Indo-Pak' love story (Interview)June 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood veteran Manoj Kumar is upbeat about donning the director's hat once again in his golden jubilee year in the industry for an "Indo-Pak" love story. The actor-turned-filmmaker may have moved on from the "Om Shanti Om" controversy, but maintains that what Shah Rukh Khan did was "dirty".
'Yuvah' - great action, but lacks soul (Kannada Film Review)June 6th, 2009 Film: "Yuvah"; Director: Narendra Babu; Cast: Karrthick, Madhu Sharma, Gulshan Grover, Manoj K. Jayan, Shobharaj, Ramesh Bhat and Chandrashekhar; Music: Guru Kiran; Rating: **1/2
"Yuvah" is young Narendra Babu's third directorial venture after the reasonably well-made romantic films "Oh Gulaabiye" and "Pallakki".
Vivek takes on singingJune 5th, 2009 Starting his career with comedy roles, talented actor Vivek has now graduated himself in doing lead roles. He has shown to have possessed variety of creative talent in him.
Manis double dhamakaJune 4th, 2009 After playing double roles in films like Chacko Randaman, Kalabhavan Mani will yet again seen playing the double role in his upcoming flick Aaalroopangal, the shooting of which is scheduled to start after two months. The flick is going to be produced by Johny Puthen under the banner of Ohm Visual Communications.
Bhandarkar to make village-themed movie for Manoj KumarJune 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar says he will make a realistic film based in an Indian village to fulfil his promise to yesteryears' actor Manoj Kumar. "He always tells me to make a realistic movie set in the villages of India.
It's Ravi on ManojMay 3rd, 2009 Bahraich, May 30 - SAMPURN: In a startling move, Bhojpuri star and singer Manoj Tiwari has said that he apprehended threat to his life from fellow actor Ravi Kishen. Tiwari, who was here in connection with a stage performance, told reporters that Ravi could get him eliminated with the help of his goons.
Manoj Tiwari and Roshni Chopra to Host Chak De Bachche on 9X.May 3rd, 2009 .Bhojpuri singer, Manoj Tiwari and the sparkling beauty, Roshni Chopra will host the new musical reality show on 9X, Chak De Bachche. Talking about the show, Manoj Tiwari says, "I am absolutely delighted to be associated with 9X and Chak De Bachche is an exhilarating new song and dance musical show.