Wednesday Apr 30 | HendersonvilleNews.com
Health czar: Bollywood, stop boozing
“Actors drinking on screen will encourage youngsters to take up the habit. Scenes depicting alcohol consumption in films need to immediately stop”
In this July 20, 2007 file photo, Indian Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss is shown in New Delhi, India. via HendersonvilleNews.com
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Cinema Forum & PollsWednesday Apr 30 | Reuters
VIDEO: Bollywood goes to Bangkok
Thailand will host Bollywood's top film awards as the kingdom looks to celluloid tourism. via Reuters
Wednesday Apr 30 | India eNews
Now Shah Rukh wax statue in Paris museum too
“As the popularity of films is based on the appeal of stars it is only natural for the Grevin to display (a wax statue of) Shah Rukh”
Paris has a new tourist attraction: a lifesize wax statue of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been unveiled at the the Grevin Wax Museum here, indicating the popularity of Indian cinema and the superstar ... via India eNews
Wednesday Apr 30 | Newkerala.com
No kissing scene for me: Neha Oberoi
“I don't have any competition because I am not competing with anybody. I believe there is enough space for everybody and if I am good then my work will speak for me”
New Delhi: Bollywood's new entrant Neha Oberoi, who started with the 'lovebuds' story in the film 'Dus Kahaniya', says she is happy with a glamorous image but will not be comfortable doing bold scenes. via Newkerala.com
Tuesday Apr 29 | India eNews
Aamir has tongue-in-cheek trailer for nephew's launch
From correspondents in India, 01:03 AM IST Bollywood star Aamir Khan has come up with an innovative' theatrical trailer teaser to promote his nephew Imran' who is being launched in 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'. The ... via India eNews
Tuesday Apr 29 | News24.com
Cinemas close over language spat
“It is the state language of Maharashtra state. People staying here have to respect that”
About a fifth of all cinemas in Mumbai, home to India's Bollywood, are being closed temporarily for not showing enough films in a local language, police said on Tuesday. via News24.com
Tuesday Apr 29 | Newkerala.com
Is Yash Raj Films formula floundering?
“Tashan", failing to live up to the hype. While in 2007, YRF's tally of flops outweighed that of hits, their first release this year has failed to charm critics and the audience response to "Tashan”
By Priyanka Khanna, New Delhi, April 27 : The boom time for the Mumbai film industry is not translating into windfalls for top Bollywood production house Yash Raj Films , with its first offering of 2008, ... via Newkerala.com
Monday Apr 28 | India eNews
Jackie Chan wants to do Indian film
“The Myth', as a 'dear friend and a sister'. Answering questions on his ability to do daredevil stunts despite his 54 years, he said: 'I have no fixed diet as I eat anything I like. But the secret of my fitness is exercise, which I never miss.”
From correspondents in Tamil Nadu, India, 10:30 PM IST Hollywood star Jackie Chan said here Friday that he yearned to do an Indian film and was 'eagerly waiting' for a good project. via India eNews
Monday Apr 28 | Newkerala.com
Injured Aamir flies back to Mumbai for treatment
Hyderabad, April 25: Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who was injured while doing a stunt scene for the film "Ghajini" here, flew back to Mumbai Friday for treatment, film industry sources said. via Newkerala.com
Sunday Apr 27 | Deccan Herald
Eunuchs seek their Mughal era 'role'
On the pattern of Mughal era when eunuchs had an important role in palaces, the third gender population in Bihar want to be involved in the state's social welfare development projects. via Deccan Herald
Sunday Apr 27 | The Hindu
“I am basically here to see all these stars”
Celebrities came together in Chennai on Friday at the audio CD release of Tamil film Dasavatharam. via The Hindu
Saturday Apr 26 | Newkerala.com
Akshay steals the show in outrageous, overdramatic 'Tashan'
By Subhash K. Jha, Film: "Tashan"; Cast: Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan; Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya; Ratings: ** 1/2 The threesome - Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan ... via Newkerala.com
Saturday Apr 26 | Newkerala.com
Priyanka, Rahul cheer for Shah Rukh's Knight Riders
Kolkata, April 20 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Vadra cheered for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders that took on Deccan Chargers in an Indian Premier League ... via Newkerala.com
Saturday Apr 26 | Daily India
New Delhi, April 26: From Hollywood to Bollywood - the latest craze in the Indian film industry is being slim and sexy. via Daily India
Friday Apr 25 | Sify
Fans, scribes lathi-charged at Dasavatharam audio launch
“Tempers ran high - on the side of the police as well as the fans. While the fans thought they had been cheated of a peek at the stars, the policemen felt they were doing a thankless job confounded by poor organisation”
Saturday, 26 April , 2008, 01:54 Last Updated: Saturday, 26 April , 2008, 02:01 Chennai: Dozens of people, including journalists, were injured when police cane-charged frenzied crowds at the star-studded audio ... via Sify
Friday Apr 25 | The Straits Times
Indian films breath life into Pakistani cinemas
“If we allow some Indian films into Pakistan, then they will also have to allow Pakistani movies there”
IT'S a busy night at the Prince cinema in the Pakistani city of Karachi with cars parked across the pavement outside and spilling onto a main street. via The Straits Times
Friday Apr 25 | Newkerala.com
Pahlaj Nihalani launches music label Dhol
“I am introducing these two new finds in my latest venture. But I do not know whether I will be able to afford them for my next movie”
Mumbai, April 22 : Pahlaj Nihalani, the prolific filmmaker of the 1980s and he '90s who made hits like "Shola Aur Shabnam" and "Aankhen", has launched his music label Dhol. via Newkerala.com
Friday Apr 25 | XtraMSN Real Estate
Film's omission stuns Cannes observers
“I'd be very surprised if it didn't end up there.”
When Cannes Film Festival officials unveiled the bulk of the lineup for next month's event Wednesday, a call went up among industry observers and critics: No "Blindness?" Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles' ... via XtraMSN Real Estate
Thursday Apr 24 | Sulekha.com
It kind of sounds crazy that a Bollywood film should inspire thoughts on alternate sexuality. via Sulekha.com
Thursday Apr 24 | The Peninsula
Actress Sridevi in Rs97m cheque case
New Delhi * Bollywood actress Sridevi faces legal trouble as a Mumbai-based financier yesterday moved the Supreme Court seeking her trial after her cheques worth Rs.96.6 m allegedly bounced. via The Peninsula
Wednesday Apr 23 | Back Stage
Clint Eastwood's 'Changeling' Leads Cannes
Organizers said the 61st edition of the French Riviera festival will mark a shift in the spirit of the event, known for its mix of Hollywood blockbusters and small art-house films. via Back Stage
Wednesday Apr 23 | Sahara Samay National
Sridevi in soup over Rs 10-crore cheque...
New Delhi, April 23: Bollywood actor Sridevi is in news for the wrong reasons. She was today dragged to the Supreme Court by a financier who alleged that her Rs 10-crore cheque bounced on being presented in a ... via Sahara Samay National
Wednesday Apr 23 | Hugh Hewitt
Clint Eastwood's `Changeling' leads Cannes Film Festival
American directors Clint Eastwood and Steven Soderbergh are to headline the streamlined competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which features fewer big-name directors and more emerging voices from ... via Hugh Hewitt
Tuesday Apr 22 | Sify
Monday Apr 21 | AndhraNews
Amitabh Bachchan unveils promo of his forthcoming flick Sarkar Raj
“As it is while scripting the screenplay, as it is with life or any kind of scripting of any story, sometimes a moment, an incident, a happening, influences you. You get inspired by it and build a story around it”
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday unveiled promo of his forthcoming film Sarkar Raj here. via AndhraNews
Monday Apr 21 | Belleville News
Movies of note at this year's Tribeca Film Fest
“The Caller": Frank Langella stars as a whistle-blowing executive at a corrupt energy corporation. - "Finding Amanda": Television writer-producer Peter Tolan ("The Larry Sanders Show”
Some notable films at this year's Tribeca Film Festival: - "Baghead": Mark and Jay Duplass are part of the "mumblecore" movement specializing in authenticity and awkwardness. via Belleville News
Apr 21, 2008 | Newkerala.com
Mahima Choudhary is happy to work in parallel movies
“Hope and a little sugar', Choudhary said that she was enjoying her comeback and want to act in art movies. She was talking to ANI at Fun cinemas in Sigma Mall, Bangalore. 'Hope and a little sugar”
By Kestur Vasuki, Bangalore, Apr 20 : Bollywood actress Mahima Choudhary has said that she was very happy to act in parallel movies. via Newkerala.com
Apr 20, 2008 | New Delhi News.Net
Ash-Abhi in Miami for first wedding anniversary
“Robot', Aishwarya said: 'I want to work with Rajni sir, yaar. He is phenomenal. Everyone speaks of this experience. I'll actually go through the experience. It's very important for me to come away with something from my films since I give so much.”
After a fairy tale wedding and a busy and eventful year, Bollywood's most talked about couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai took a break to celebrate their first wedding anniversary Sunday - away from the ... via New Delhi News.Net
Apr 20, 2008 | Sify
I want to direct films, but later: Manisha Koirala
“I am in talks with many makers for various international projects. I will choose with care. Then 'Chehra' is on the floors. In this film I play the role of a complete diva.”
Wednesday, 16 April , 2008, 10:01 Last Updated: Wednesday, 16 April , 2008, 10:02 After staying away from the arc lights for a couple of years, Nepali beauty Manisha Koirala returns with Sirf - Life Looks ... via Sify
Apr 19, 2008 | Newkerala.com
MTV 'Roadies' finalist Shambhavi steps into Bollywood
“When I came back, my friends and parents were very happy with the way I performed and people even started recognising me on the streets. I also signed a few autographs”
By Radhika Bhirani, New Delhi, April 19 : Shambhavi Sharma, a finalist on MTV's reality show "Roadies" who was known for her flirtatious and cunning ways, has now stepped into Bollywood with "The Little ... via Newkerala.com
Apr 18, 2008 | Southeast Asia News
Premiere of Pakistani celluloid revenge saga 'Salakhain' held in Mumbai
Mumbai, Apr 18 : Premier of Pakistani film 'Salakhain' was held here on Friday. 'Salakhain' directed Shahzad is an urdu film set in Lahore. via Southeast Asia News
Apr 18, 2008 | The Bihar Times
Bhojpuri film star Manoj Tiwari, Indian face on Dutch stamp
“For an actor who belongs to a cinema that's seen as a poor country cousin of Bollywood, I feel I've contributed my bit. I felt all my years of working towards popularising the Bhojpuri language through films and by other means have paid off”
Mumbai, April 14 : Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari is on cloud nine as he has piped maestro Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia to be the Indian face on a Dutch postage stamp. via The Bihar Times
Apr 18, 2008 | The Hindu
IIFA joins merchandising firm Biba Collection highlight: A creation by Vikram Phadnis. via The Hindu
Apr 17, 2008 | Seattle Post-Intelligencer
'My Blueberry Nights' is both sweet and sour
"My Blueberry Nights," the English-language debut of Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-wai, is a road film through a movie-made America of damaged loves, broken romances and wounded hearts. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Apr 17, 2008 | Reuters
India stage-managed torch relay meets protests
“China's torch is a flame of shame”
The Olympic torch was paraded through India's capital on Thursday, along a historic thoroughfare purged of spectators, as 15,000 police kept protesters from the world's largest community of exiled Tibetans far ... via Reuters
Apr 17, 2008 | Glamsham.com
April 15, 2008 5:42:46 PM IST Bollywood Trade News Network After being one of Bollywood's youngest actresses to achieve a hit at the tender age of 16, AAP KA SURROOR fame Hansika Motwani is heard to have signed ... via Glamsham.com
Apr 16, 2008 | The Hindu
Bachchan takes a snipe at Gill for torch run remarks
“He (Gill) is the sports minister. Who will dare to argue with him. They are the government”
New Delhi : M S Gill's opposition to politicians and actors carrying the Olympic torch relay run saw Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan taking a pot shot at the new Union Sports Minister while sprint queen P T ... via The Hindu
Apr 16, 2008 | New Delhi News.Net
IIFA unveils new star line fashion wear
“Vikram's clothes will range from Rs.12,000 to Rs.18,000 and the 'Bhootnath”
Movie buffs can now wear outfits similar to those worn by their favourite stars on screen through a new clothesline unveiled by the International Indian Film Academy Awards in association with fashion retail ... via New Delhi News.Net
Apr 16, 2008 | Newindpress
'U, me aur hum will click with audiences'
“I am more confident than Ajay and am more optimistic about the success of this movie as he has handled a difficult subject excellently with his spirited direction. This is one movie, which is very close to my heart and will remain there forever”
NEW DELHI: On the eve of the directorial debut by Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan, his actress wife Kajol is upbeat about the venture and is confident that the film is bound to click with audiences. via Newindpress
Apr 15, 2008 | The Times of India
Soha Ali Khan to skip Olympic torch relay
“If my brother wants to marry her, I am all for it.”
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Soha Ali Khan on Tuesday said that she will not be a part of the Olympic torch relay in New Delhi this week for "strong personal reasons." "I fully support the Olympic relay and am ... via The Times of India
Apr 15, 2008 | Sahara Samay National
Court summons Aamir in a Copyright violation case
New Delhi, April 15: A Delhi court today summoned Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan to depose as a witness in a seven-year-old case of violation of copyright of his film 'Lagaan'. "Aamir Khan, who is a ... via Sahara Samay National
Apr 15, 2008 | Sify
No running around trees for me: Indrani
“I am ready to do a role which has a certain amount of sensitivity and gives a message to the audience and, most importantly, the character that I play should have a significant participation in the story”
Bengali cinema's National Award winning actress Indrani Halder is going seriously mainstream with Sony TV's new soap Sujata . via Sify
Apr 15, 2008 | India eNews
After a long time I'm at peace: Govinda
“Today I can't be taken for granted by people who want to make films with me. For too long I've been taken for granted. Today I insist on working only with big banners who will ensure that a film gets released properly and on time”
Actor Govinda, who has made a comeback following several ups and downs in life, says he's 'finally at peace'. He has cleared off most of his debts, got a second lease of life in Bollywood and has just begun to ... via India eNews
Apr 14, 2008 | Sify
Pankh is a crazy role, but I like it: Bipasha
“I believe that I do have the intelligence to understand that I need to keep the balance between commercial entertainer and art-house and only then can I command different audiences”
Dusky and doe-eyed glamour girl Bipasha Basu, who got a makeover in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate , is trying to create a Pankh . via Sify
Apr 13, 2008 | Hindustan Times
HC stays proceedings against Aamir Khan
The Gujarat High Court on Friday stayed the lower court's proceedings against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and four others in a case of alleged filming of Chinkara, a protected animal, in the movie 'Lagaan'. Khan ... via Hindustan Times
Apr 13, 2008 | Rediff.com
It's not for the faint of kerchief. Imagine a party at home to celebrate your first-born. You merrily pour the guests drinks as they saunter around, wistfully creating an ad-hoc ghazal, borrowing lines from ... via Rediff.com
Apr 12, 2008 | Karachi News.Net
India, Pakistan cross a rubicon with 'Taare Zameen Par'
“I welcome this move of showing Indian films in Pakistan but I believe that this should be reciprocal and our films should be shown in India”
India and Pakistan crossed another milestone Friday with the popular Bollywood film 'Taare Zameen Par' being released in 19 halls across the country, the first after the government here gave in to the long ... via Karachi News.Net
Apr 12, 2008 | Sify
Apr 12, 2008 | Manawatu Evening Standard
Oscar winner Rachel Weisz back in full swing
“It was five, six days in Memphis (where her Blueberry scenes were shot) and working with one of my all-time heroes.”
BUSY GIRL: Rachel Weisz is keeping busy with a host of new films. Twenty-two months after giving birth to her first baby, Oscar winner and self-professed tomboy Rachel Weisz is back full swing as an actress, ... via Manawatu Evening Standard
Apr 11, 2008 | Chicago Sun-Times
Miramax Films presents a film directed by Noam Murro. Written by Mark Poirier. Running time: 95 minutes. via Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 11, 2008 | Sify
Abhishek jams with rapper Wyclef Jean
“Abhishek, Jean and I had a ball recording the song till 2.30 a.m. And then would you believe it, Abhishek headed straight for the shooting of Dostana , which started at 4 a.m.”
After his hip hop track in Bluffmaster , Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan got together with American rapper Wyclef Jean for another number Hollywood meets Bollywood to pay tribute to Hindi cinema and his ... via Sify
Apr 11, 2008 | Newkerala.com
Juhi Chawla to appear on small screen
New Delhi, April 10 : Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla is all set to appear on the small screen with an episodic appearance on Star Plus' weekly show "Baa Bahoo Aur Baby". To promote her forthcoming film ... via Newkerala.com
Apr 10, 2008 | Sify
I can be myself on TV: Sharmila Tagore
“It is a good experience for me as the show is about commercial entertainment. Also, I gel well with Shankar and Prasoon.”
It's cinema that brought her fame and fortune, but veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is enjoying her small screen stint - as a judge on reality show Dhoom Macha De - because she can be herself in front of the ... via Sify
Apr 10, 2008 | India Gazette
Sanjay Dutt gets apex court nod for film shoot abroad
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, facing a six-year sentence for illegally possessing firearms, Thursday got the Supreme Court's permission to go abroad for shooting his films, including 'Blue'. A bench of Chief ... via India Gazette
Apr 10, 2008 | The Times of India
“To my untrained ear, the music (in two works) appeared to be similar”
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that two songs in forthcoming Hindi film Krazzy 4 are a copy of earlier compositions by jingle composer Ram Sampath and restrained producer Rakesh Roshan from ... via The Times of India
Apr 10, 2008 | The Times