'Red Alert' inspired by a newspaper report: MahadevanNovember 28th, 2009 more images
more imagesPANAJI - The story of "Red Alert", a film based on Maoist violence in India, was inspired by a news report published in a leading national daily, says its director Anant Mahadevan. "Actually I was inspired by a true story that appeared in The Hindustan Times about a farmer who got inadvertently trapped with a group of Naxalites," Mahadevan told reporters during a media interaction here Saturday.
I want to work in a Bollywood masala film: Purab KohliNovember 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Veejay-turned-actor Purab Kohli, known for off-beat films like My Brother Nikhil and Rock On, says he desires to work in an out-and-out Bollywood masala film to reach out to masses. "I think every actor's desire is that his film is watched by maximum number of audiences.
Amar Singh to act in Bengali filmOctober 30th, 2009 more imagesPolitician Amar Singh is now the script advisor of a Bengali film, Sesh Sanghat (The Last Conflict), in which he will also be acting. The film is based on Bengal’s present situation– a struggle between the landless and land grabbers.
Kylie Minogue's Bollywood debut slammedOctober 18th, 2009 LONDON - Kylie Minogue has failed to impress movie critics who have slammed her Bollywood debut in the film 'Blue'. The Aussie singer was reportedly paid 611,000 pounds to appear in the 14 million pound project, the most expensive Bollywood film ever made.
Vinod Khanna plays a Naxalite Kobad Ghandy like character in RED ALERTOctober 16th, 2009 Ananth Mahadevan, the director of RED ALERT- The War within says, “The film couldn't have been more timely. It reflects today’s headlines.
Vijenders Bollywood Entry October 1st, 2009 Olympic bronze medalist, boxing champion Vijender Singh will soon be debuting in Bollywood with the film, One. Directed by Anand, a director from the South, the film is a half-real and half-fictional suspense film with a terrorism backdrop.
Fox studio acquires worldwide rights of Bollywood filmAugust 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Fox Star Studios, a joint venture of 20th Century Fox and Star, has announced that it has acquired marketing and distribution rights of Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Bollywood film, 'My Name is Khan'. The film is directed and produced by Bollywood director-producer, Karan Johar.
Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu talks about her upcoming film 'All the Best'July 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu talked about her upcoming film 'All the Best' here during promotion of a shoe brand. The film is produced by Ajay Devgan and directed by Rohit Shetty of 'Golmaal' and 'Golmaal Returns' fame.
Bollywood personalities, artistes appeal for peace in Maoist-hit villages in West BengalJune 21st, 2009 PATHAR DANGA - A group of filmmakers, theatre artistes, and social activists visited some Maoists infested villages in West Bengal and appealed to all parties including Maoists to give up their arms and hold dialogue to resolve all issues. The group also visited Pathar Danga, a village five kilometres away from Lalgarh, a town that was declared a "liberated zone" by Maoist rebels.
Shiney Ahuja's arrest hogs Nepal media (Lead)June 16th, 2009 KATHMANDU - The news of rising Bollywood star Shiney Ahuja being sent to police custody on the charge of raping his teenaged domestic help has been splashed in the Nepali media, getting more prominence than the upcoming visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon. Barring the Maoist dailies, Nepal's major newspapers and the tabloids Tuesday reported the incident as did the sedate official media that generally stays aloof from sensational news.
Shiney Ahuja's police predicament grips NepalJune 16th, 2009 KATHMANDU - The news of rising Bollywood star Shiney Ahuja being sent to police custody on the charge of raping his teenaged domestic help has been splashed in the Nepali media, getting more prominence than the upcoming visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon. Barring the Maoist dailies, Nepal's major newspapers and the tabloids Tuesday reported the incident as did the sedate official media that generally stays aloof from sensational news.
Farah Khan offers Bollywood dream to show contestantsJune 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood choreographer-director Farah Khan, a judge on television reality show "Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega", has promised a group of contesting 15 girls and boys a chance to be part of one of her films. "I have promised a group of very talented young girls and boys who performed 'b-boying' (a type of break dance) that I will give them a chance in my film whenever I am working on something where I can use their talent," Farah told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
Bollywood body boycotts Australia following racial attacksJune 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Citing racial attacks on Indians in Australia, Bollywood's biggest labour union, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has banned its members from working Down Under. "We prefer to call it a non-cooperation movement because we feel what is happening in Australia is painful and shameful.
Bollywood looking forward to 10th anniversary of IIFAJune 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Zayed Khan said that he was looking forward to the 10th anniversary of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) which he was sure will be an extravagant event. Addressing the media, he said, "Considering its going to be 10th anniversary, I think its going to be very grand.
Munnabhai, Nafisa no icons of socialism, says FernandesMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and former national women's swimming champion Nafisa Ali are, by no stretch of imagination, socialists, and it is a shame that the Samajwadi Party, which is led by Mulayam Singh Yadav, is projecting both as icons of socialism, says veteran politician George Fernandes. "The biggest shame is to see the likes of socialites or film stars like Nafisa Ali or Sanjay Dutt sporting the red topi of the socialist working class movement like a fashion accessory just because they are campaigning for the Samajwadi Party.
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