India
'Theeya Vela Seiyyanum Kumaru' gets 'U' certificate
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 06:27
Chennai, May 23 : Siddharth Suryanarayan-starrer Tamil comedy "Theeya Vela Seiyyanum Kumaru" (TVSK) has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a 'U' certificate with no cuts . It is releasing June 14.
"TVSK censored with clean 'U' with no cuts. The board said they loved this romantic entertainer," said a statement from the production house.
Shilpa Shukla's father encouraged her to go bold in 'B.A. Pass'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 06:10
Mumbai, May 23 : Actress Shilpa Shukla, who has shot several bold scenes for "B. A. Pass", says she was skeptical before signing the movie but her father encouraged her to go for it.
Post exams, Thulasi resumes shooting
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 05:54
Chennai, May 23 : Tamil actress Thulasi Nair, who was busy with her class 10 examinations, has returned to the sets of her upcoming Tamil action-drama "Yaan".
"The third schedule of 'Yaan' in Mumbai kicks off today. (I'm) so excited to finally start shooting songs soon! (I) Will keep you all updated," Thulasi posted on her Twitter page.
She also recently posted: "Finally, 21st is here! Today, my 10th board comes to an end. Phew".
Aamir supported Kiran to present 'Ship Of Theseus'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:50
Mumbai, May 22 : Filmmaker Kiran Rao says her actor-filmmaker husband Aamir Khan supported her to present Anand Gandhi's directorial "Ship Of Theseus".
"Aamir saw the film and he really liked it. He said nurture this film and give it a special release. I took advice from Aamir, but he was like an outside supporter. He said, 'take care of this film'," Kiran told reporters during the first-look launch of "Ship Of Theseus".
Jessica murder: Shayan Munshi to be charged with perjury
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 09:57
New Delhi, May 22 : The Delhi High Court Wednesday ordered that a perjury case be registered against Bollywood actor Shayan Munshi and ballistic expert Prem Sagar Minocha for turning hostile during their deposition in the murder trial of model Jessica Lall.
A division bench of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice G. P. Mittal also discharged 17 other witnesses in the case.
No high heels for Karishma Tanna on 'Grand Masti' set
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:43
New Delhi, May 22 : Thanks to actress Karishma Tanna's towering look, she was banned from wearing high heels while shooting for upcoming movie "Grand Masti" as she looked taller than her co-star Vivek Oberoi.
Telugu industry to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:31
Hyderabad, May 22 : The Telugu film industry wants to highlight its contribution to Indian cinema and will kickstart the centenary celebrations here soon amongst the presence of the entire fraternity.
Intellectuals call for support for Irom Sharmila
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:22
New Delhi, May 22 : A panel of intellectuals including actors, filmmakers and journalists have appealed to the people to join activist Irom Chanu Sharmila in her demand for annulling the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur.
Flatulence? Eat smart, exercise and you'll be okay
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:13
New Delhi, May 22 : Salman Khan was cute when he did it in "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and Omi Vaidya's "Silencer" got all the laughs when he let it off in "3 Idiots". But flatulence, as the many millions who suffer from it will tell you, is not funny, just embarrassing.
It's abdominal bloating, also known as "breaking wind", "passing wind" or err, "farting". A problem that most experience and few talk about openly.
Poonam Bhagat's summer collection, a slice of Samarkand, Bokhara
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:07
New Delhi, May 21 : Poonam Bhagat offers a mix of contemporary silhouettes with a traditional twist with her latest summer-spring collection. From stylish one-piece dresses and jumpsuits to voluminous long robes worn with shararas, palazzos and crinkle skirts -- it has plenty to choose from.
One can also choose from jackets, capes and elegant saris beautifully embellished with intricate threadwork and sequin work
Andhra markets GAME city at Cannes
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 09:22
Cannes, May 21 : Riding on its extensive cinema industry, which produces one of the largest number of films in India, the government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is keen to use the latest technological innovations in the industry to create skill development and employment opportunities for its youth.
'Ghayal Returns' to be a continuation of 'Ghayal'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 09:12
Mumbai, May 21 : "Ghayal Returns" will begin from where the 1990 hit-film "Ghayal" left, says actor Sunny Deol.
"For 'Ghayal Returns', now we have finally finalised the story idea. We are writing the dialogues now. I am working on the technicalities and it should be out by June next year," Sunny Deol told IANS.
"Ghayal", directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, also starred Meenakshi Seshadri.
Nawazuddin celebrates 39th birthday at Cannes
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 08:46
Mumbai, May 21 : It was what Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls the most memorable birthday of his life. He celebrated his 39th birthday with friends like Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena, Vikas Behl and Tannishta Chatterjee at Cannes. But he had nothing special to wear.
I thought I'm too ugly to be an actress: Shruti Haasan
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 07:52
Mumbai, May 21 : Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika, always wanted to be in showbiz, but was skeptical about facing the camera because she didn't find herself attractive enough to be a heroine.
Producer C.V. Kumar to turn two shorts into feature films
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 07:05
Chennai, May 21 : Producer C. V. Kumar, who has already introduced two short filmmakers into the industry with projects like "Pizza" and "Soodhu Kavvum", is set to turn two more shorts into feature films in Tamil soon.
Girish Taurani finds comparison with Saif 'normal'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 15:21
Mumbai, May 20 : The looks of Girish Taurani, new kid on the block, are being compared to Saif Ali Khan and he says it's normal to be compared with a senior actor.
Sherlyn chooses transparent dress for Cannes
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 15:17
New Delhi, May 20 : Actress Sherlyn Chopra, who posed for adult magazine Playboy last year, wore a transparent ensemble for a red carpet event at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. She is there to promote her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" with the team.
Dhanush finds dubbing for 'Raanjhanaa' tough
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 14:49
Chennai, May 20 : Tamil actor Dhanush, who has begun dubbing for his upcoming Hindi debut "Raanjhanaa", says he finds the experience tough but wishes to give his best to satisfy his audiences.
"Dubbing for Raanjhanaa. (I'm) finding it quite tough. (I) hope I can live up to your expectations. (I) will give my best," posted Dhanush on his Twitter page.
My play will inspire people: Anupam
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 14:18
Mumbai, May 20 : Veteran actor-producer Anupam Kher, whose play "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai", is based upon the ups and downs in his life, says it will inspire people and change their viewpoint about failures in life.
"I wanted to celebrate the failure and wanted to take this philosophy to the people that failure can also be celebrated," he said at the showcase of his play, in which he performed for the 300th time.
I've struggled a lot: Rohit Khurana
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:41
Mumbai, May 20 : TV actor Rohit Khurana, who is currently seen as ugly-looking Madhav in TV show "Dil Ki Nazar Se... Khoobsurat", says he had struggled a lot to come this far in his career.
"I started my career with modelling in Delhi and then I came to Mumbai because I had decided that I would work in front of the camera," Khurana told IANS here.
Love for shopping led to Ayesha Kapur's own label
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 13:32
New Delhi, May 20 : "Black" fame actress Ayesha Kapur enjoys shopping for accessories so much that she decided to make it her business and launched her own label - Ayesha Accessories.
"Ayesha (her company) is an inspiration for me and my mother Jacqueline, who is also the co-founder and MD of Ayesha Accessories, that grew out of the fun that we have while shopping for accessories," said the 18-year-old student-cum-entrepreneur.
Avika Gor doesn't mind playing mature roles
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:55New Delhi, May 20 : Avika Gor is barely 15 years old but she has played an 18-year-old married woman Roli in "Sasural Simar Ka". And the actress says she doesn't have a problem playing mature roles.
Avika's claim to fame was playing child bride Anandi in "Balika Vadhu", but she quit the show after it took a five-year leap in 2010 and Pratyusha Banerjee was brought in as grown up Anandi.
Bhabho's fan wants to teach her belly dancing
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:34
Mumbai, May 20 : Alex, a participant from "India's Dancing Superstar" (IDS), wants to teach belly dancing to Neelu Waghela, Bhabho from "Diya Aur Baati Hum".
Alex, who is Neelu's fan, feels that belly dancing is a great way to showcase grace and rhythm and he would love to meet his favourite TV star and teach her some exciting belly dancing moves.
'Jal' trailer to be unveiled at Cannes
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:33
New Delhi, May 20 : It will be a double bonanza for actress Tannishtha Chatterjee at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival as the theatrical promo of her another film "Jal" will be unveiled there.
India is the guest country at the festival and "Jal" will be unveiled at the India Pavillion.
Prabhudheva happy for Dhanush
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 09:41
Choreographer-director Prabhudheva is happy for southern actor-singer Dhanush, who is making his Bollywood debut with "Raanjhanaa".
"Dhanush has already proved himself and my best wishes are always with him. Now he is in Mumbai, and I am sure he will rock," Prabhudheva said recently.
Dhanush, who became immensely popular with the song "Why this kolaveri di", features opposite actress Sonam Kapoor in "Raanjhanaa", directed by Aanand L. Rai.
