Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman inaugurates 40th International Film Festival of IndiaNovember 24th, 2009 PANAJI - Veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman inaugurated the 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) by lighting the lamp at a glittering function here on Monday. Information and Broadcasting MInister, Ambika Soni and Goa Chief Minsiter Digambar Kamat were also present on the occasion.
My mother a great authority at censors: Saif Ali Khan (Interview)November 18th, 2009 more images
more imagesMUMBAI - Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan says it is "ridiculous" to think that his mother and censor board chief Sharmila Tagore gave an 'adult' rating to "Kaminey" because it starred Shahid Kapoor. "It is ridiculous to state that anyone had any personal bias against 'Kaminey'," Saif told IANS even as his own movie "Kurbaan" is about to release Friday with an A certificate.
IFFI to showcase retrospective of animation industryNovember 16th, 2009 more images
more imagesNEW DELHI - The 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Panaji, Goa from Nov 23, will for the first time showcase a retrospective of the Indian animation industry. IFFI is being organised by the directorate of film festivals, ministry of information and broadcasting in collaboration with the government of Goa and the Indian film industry with Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) as its partner in hosting the festival in Goa since 2004.
'Mooru Guttu...' a laugh riot (Kannada Film Review)November 7th, 2009 Film: "Mooru Guttu Ondhu Sullu Ondhu Nija"; Director: Dinesh Baboo; Cast: Ramesh Arvind, Komal, Nancy, Asha Latha, Sreenivasa Murthy and Sudha Belawadi; Music: Suman Shashtry; Rating: ***
"Mooru Guttu Ondhu Sullu Ondhu Nija" is yet another comedy caper from director Dinesh Baboo. The highlight of this film is the good on-screen chemistry between Ramesh Arvind and Komal.
Jolie reconciles with her dadOctober 11th, 2009 LONDON - Angelina Jolie, who cut ties with her dad after his womanizing ended his marriage, says she is again in contact with her estranged father Jon Voight. The actress is rebuilding her rocky relationship with her father after a long stand-off, reports thesun.co.uk.
Let Aditya Chopra make films for multiplexes: Boney KapoorSeptember 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Salman Khan starrer "Wanted" has become a hit in single screen theatres and it's celebration time for producer Boney Kapoor who is happy making film for the masses and says let Aditya Chopra make films for multiplexes. "Wanted" didn't get favourable reviews from the critics but has done good business by earning about Rs.38 crore across the country in its first week.
Film songs don't make sense any more: Asha BhonsleSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Acclaimed playback singer Asha Bhonsle does not want to make any new albums of film songs as she says Bollywood music has lost its "soul". "Film songs do not make sense any more because the television channels in the country do not want to show anything else barring Bollywood music.
Pancham brought out the best in every artist: Asha BhosleSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Queen of Bollywood playback music Asha Bhosle's songs are synonymous with the compositions of Rahul Dev Burman aka Pancham who gave her the maximum number of hits at the peak of her career. "I loved all his songs.
Remembering Asha Bhosle's best songs on her 76th birthdaySeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - From yesteryears' actresses Madhubala, Helen and Asha Parekh to the new-age heroines like Urmila Matondkar and Kareena Kapoor, are all bound by a common thread - the evergreen voice of Asha Bhosle, who turns 76 Tuesday. Considered one of the most versatile singers of all times, this Padma Vibhushan awardee has crooned more than 12,000 songs.
Andre to release cookbook for single parentsAugust 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Singer Peter Andre is compiling a cookbook for the single parents and says it will have a combination of Greek, English and Australian recipes. The singer is coming out with the book so that the single parents don't have to eat "beans on toast" every night, reports celebrifi.com.
Rare gems of Madan Mohan unearthed in 'Tere Bagair...' (IANS Music Review)June 25th, 2009 Album: "Tere Bagair..."; Music Director: the late Madan Mohan; Lyricists: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Naqsh Lyallpuri, Rajinder Krishnan, Prem Dhawan, Indeevar; Singers: Mohammad Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Balbir and Brij Bhushan Rating: *** 1/2
A rare treasure, a glimpse into the unseen, an unexplored world of legendary composer Madan Mohan, call it what you want. "Tere Bagair..." is a collection of 15 songs, all composed and recorded by the composer that remained unreleased until now.
Denise Richards considers second marriageJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Denise Richards, who got divorced from actor Charlie Sheen in 2006, says that she wants to give marriage a second chance. The Wild Things actress was embroiled in a bitter divorce but she is keen to tie the knot for a second time as she has been inspired by her parents' long-lasting romance, reported contactmusic.com.
Thank you 'babumoshai', Rajesh Khanna tells Big BJune 13th, 2009 MACAU - Bollywood veteran Rajesh Khanna was at his dramatic best when he received the life time achievement trophy at the International Indian Film Academy(IIFA) awards here from his "Anand" co-star Amitabh Bachchan late Saturday night. Khanna, who featured in hits like "Aradhana", "Kati Patang" and "Amar Prem" in his four-decade long career, kept referring to Big B as "babumoshai", in the manner in which he addressed Bachchan in their 1971 heartwarming hit "Anand".
Arjuns re-entry in SandalwoodJune 5th, 2009 Starting his acting career with Kannada film Male Bantu Male in 1984, actor Arjun gradually diverted his career towards Tamil and Telugu films. But now the ‘Acting King’ is all set to comeback to his hometown and start working for Kannada flick Sungkolli Raayana.
Rajesh Khanna to receive IIFA lifetime achievement awardMay 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Yesteryear's superstar Rajesh Khanna will be given the lifetime achievement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau next month. Rajesh, who gave hits like Aradhana, Kati Patang, Anand and Amar Prem, will be felicitated at the award ceremony of the 10th IIFA celebrations on June 13, an IIFA press statement said.
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