I’m talking to Hrithik for my next film: Vishal Bhardwaj (Interview)

NEW DELHI - He carved a niche for himself in filmdom with non-starrers like “Makdee” and “Maqbool”. But composer filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj now says star presence is extremely important for a film’s box office success and that he is trying to rope in Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan for his next movie.

Rs.1 lakh for used towel! welcome to online celebrity bidding

NEW DELHI - Imagine shelling out Rs.100,000 for a used towel! A lot of people might, if the towel belonged to a celebrity. From clothes to cricket bats - Indians are fast opening up to the idea of bidding for celebrity memorabilia online.

Manish Malhotras Destination Wedding a big hit

Manish Malhotra’s bridal collection themed Destination Wedding stole the show at Couture Week

More Bollywood, less couture at India Couture Week (Review)

MUMBAI - With top notch Bollywood celebrities sashaying down the ramp or making for a dazzling audience, the second edition of the HDIL India Couture Week (HDIL-ICW) was high on glamour and less on couture.

It’s Shah Rukh-Gauri magic on ramp at Couture Week

MUMBAI - As Bollywood star couple Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri sashayed down the ramp together for the grand finale of the HDIL India Couture Week, they stole hearts with their chemistry.

My grandchildren were my inspiration for ‘Paa’: Amitabh (Film Snippets)

MUMBAI - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a 12-year-old progeric in “Paa”, says he has taken cues from his grandchildren to adapt a child’s mannerisms for the role.

Ganesh Hegde comes out with second album

Ganesh Hegde is ready with his next album. His first album, G, was launched 4 years ago.

For a video in this album, Let’s Party, he asked Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra to star in it. They readily agreed and didn’t charge him any money for it. Priyanka finished her part of the shooting and Hrithik has been shooting from Wednesday and will continue shooting for a few more days. Ganesh’s first album was supported by Shahrukh Khan.

11th Osian film fest boasts of changes

NEW DELHI - In its 11th year, Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, sees many changes — it has become shorter, for the first time focus is on Indian films, instead of June it is being held in October and lastly there are no tickets, though movie aficionados will have to pay and register.

Saif, Kareena walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra’s collection

MUMBAI - Bollywood’s hottest couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, walked the ramp in exquisite creations from Manish Malhotra’s ‘destination wedding’ collection, on the third day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.

Walking the ramp with Saif was special: Kareena

MUMBAI - Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, who strutted down the ramp for her friend Manish Malhotra’s bridal collection at the ongoing HDIL India Couture Week here with her boyfriend Saif Ali Khan, says it was a very special show for her.

Priyanka gets a funky makeover

MUMBAI - She got rid of her long tresses for shorter, shoulder-length hair and now has added blue streaks for a truly funky look. But Priyanka Chopra clarifies that the makeover is “just for fun”, not for any movie role.

Celebrate the New Year with Pyaar Impossible

The much anticipated Uday Chopra and Priyanka Chopra starrer, PYAAR IMPOSSIBLE, an adorable romantic comedy, Produced by Uday Chopra and Directed by Jugal Hansraj, will now release in the New Year for strategic and logistical reasons. This prudent decision has been prompted by the overcrowding of film releases in the year end. The release date in January will be announced soon.

‘Pyaar Impossible’ to release in 2010

MUMBAI - Uday Chopra and Priyanka Chopra starrer romantic comedy Pyaar Impossible, made under the banner of Yash Raj Films, is now scheduled to release next year to escape the clutch of releases at the end of this year.

Gala inauguration of Global Film Festival in Indore

INDORE - A week-long ‘Global Cinema Festival’ began with Bollywood actors adding to the splendour of the event in Indore.

Asin declines Farahs offer

Asin, who has always expressed a desire to work SRK after having worked with Salman and Aamir Khan, recently turned down Farah Khan’s offer. Farah had asked her if she wanted to do her film, Happy New Year opposite Shah Rukh but Asin refused.

Zee TV synopsis for the weekend (9th Oct 2009 to 11th Oct 2009)

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Priyanka Chopra boosts morale of slum kids

MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra took time out of her film shoot to meet slum children, who are going to compete with their rich counterparts on a TV show in Mumbai.

Priyanka Chopra unveils music of Bollywood film ‘Jail’

MUMBAI - Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has unveiled the music album of a forthcoming film ‘Jail’ here.

Feature: Hero Ek Roop Aanaik!

Whenever bolly-stars have attempted multiple roles, they have accomplished them with conviction. More than actors, it’s the directors for whom they say it is a challenge worth appreciation. Nevertheless, actors too prove their prowess. And latest entrant in this very small yet pivotal list of talented actors is Priyanka Chopra. Being the first ever actress to enact multiple roles in Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘What’s Your Raashee’ has got Priyanka an entry in prestigious Guinness Book of World Records. And she is all set for another milestone to accomplish with Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘7 Husbands’ where she will be donning seven roles. Now, this feat of Priyanka gives us an opportunity to take a sneak peak in the past and list down the actors in Hindi cinema who have attempted multiple roles in films.

I’m not doing ‘Seven Husbands’ yet: Priyanka Chopra(Snippets)

NEW DELHI - Rumour mills have been working overtime that after playing 12 different roles in “What’s Your Rashee?”, Priyanka Chopra has been signed on to essay seven roles in Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Seven Husbands”. But the actress denies any such development.

Shah Rukh will always be my idol: Priyanka Chopra (Interview)

NEW DELHI - Priyanka Chopra has thousands of fans, but who is the actress’s all-time idol? The man she admires most is adored by millions across the globe as well… who else but superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Rahul, Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik bag youth icon awards

GURGAON - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi was named Icon of the Year, while actors Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan bagged the youth icon awards in the entertainment field at a glittering award ceremony here.

Sonam Kapoor tops Bollywood’s best dressed celebrities list

NEW DELHI - Two film-old actress Sonam Kapoor has beaten the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif to emerge as the best dressed celebrity in India, according to People magazine.