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Sherlyn to don seven Indian costumes at Cannes

Sherlyn to don seven Indian costumes at CannesMumbai, May 11 : Actress Sherlyn Chopra, set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival where the second trailer of her debut film "Kamasutra 3D" will be unveiled, will wear different costumes from seven parts of India.

Sherlyn would be there to unveil the new trailer along with director Rupesh Paul and executive producer Mitesh Kumar Patel.


Rana Daggubati wants to return to proper action-drama zone

Rana Daggubati wants to return to proper action-drama zoneMumbai, April 10 : Rana Daggubati has tried his hand at different films - political, crime thriller, action-drama and even romance. But the actor now wants to focus on the action-drama zone as he feels his strength lies there.


Haasan handled Vishwaroopam episode well: Suneil Shetty

Haasan handled Vishwaroopam episode well: Suneil Shetty Mumbai, Feb 2 : Bollywood actor Suneil Shetty defended Kamal Haasan on Saturday, saying that he is a sensitive actor-filmmaker and has handled the Vishwaroopam episode well.

''Vishwaroopam'', which was supposed to open in cinemas on Friday (January 25), was mired in controversy with some Muslim groups protesting over what they contended as depiction of the community in a negative light.


Big B, B'wood divas in Adnan Sami's music videos?

Big B, B'wood divas in Adnan Sami's music videos?Mumbai, Jan 26 : Singer-composer Adnan Sami plans to invite Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and beauties like Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone to feature in the music videos of songs from his new album "Press Play".

The album, which was released ahead of schedule to beat piracy, is doing well.


Happy to be small part of 'Vishwaroopam': Shekhar Kapur

Happy to be small part of 'Vishwaroopam': Shekhar KapurMumbai, Jan 26 : Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is proud of acting in Kamal Haasan's dream project "Vishwaroopam", which is currently banned in Tamil Nadu.


Thrills and chills at 'Ek Thi Daayan' press meet

Thrills and chills at 'Ek Thi Daayan' press meetMumbai, Jan 17 : Picture this - dark shadows, lizards and 'daayan' (witch) dolls hanging from trees. No, this was not out of a horror film. It was actually the setting for the press conference of "Ek Thi Daayan" that started at midnight.


'Aashiqui 2' music retains original flavour: Suri

'Aashiqui 2' music retains original flavour: SuriMumbai, Jan 8 : "Aashiqui 2" has 10 love songs, says director Mohit Suri and adds he has given the compositions a contemporary feel while retaining the flavour of the original movie's music.


Rohit Bakshi always ready for TV offer

Rohit Bakshi always ready for TV offerMumbai, Jan 3 : He is making an interesting transition from television to movies with Milind Ukey's real-life-based movie "Dehraadun Diary", but Rohit Bakshi has no plans to shun TV offers after this big screen leap.

This is so because he started from small screen 10 years ago and has since done "both positive and negative roles".


Ragini happy with quick jump from TV to filmdom

Ragini happy with quick jump from TV to filmdomMumbai, Jan 3 : After making her acting debut with the TV serial "Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein", actress Ragini Nandwani enters filmdom with "Dehraadun Diary" and hopes that people appreciate it.

"It was nice. From television it's like a jump to come into movies now, so the experience was very nice. The movie was very good and the content is amazing," Ragini said here Wednesday in an interview.


Chitangada's limits: I know where to say no

Chitangada's limits: I know where to say noMumbai, Dec 31 : Actress Chitrangada Singh, who features in "Inkaar", a movie which deals with sexual harassment at the workplace, says she knows where to draw the line when it comes to doing bold scenes.

"As long as I am comfortable with my director and the co-stars, I am open to doing the bold scenes. But I do have my own limits and I know where to say no," Chitrangada told IANS.


Veteran actor Pran in hospital

Veteran actor Pran in hospital Mumbai, Nov 19 : Veteran actor Pran, 92, is in hospital but there is no cause for worry, a spokesperson of the Lilavati Hospital here said Monday.

"Pran is hospitalised here. He was admitted on Friday. He is here for just a routine check-up and is doing fine," Suhir Dagaonkar told IANS.

"I can't talk about his discharge dates right now. But he is fine," said Dagaonkar.


Sick of corruption, Paresh Rawal wants to take to gun

Sick of corruption, Paresh Rawal wants to take to gunPune, Nov. Nov 7 : Well-known character actor and comedian Paresh Rawal created a flutter when he said he felt frustrated by corruption and sometimes felt like picking up a gun.

"Sometimes, I want to become a Naxalite, take a gun and shoot these politicians. They are third-rate, shameless people without any morality," Paresh declared.


Television actors walk on ramp with underprivileged children to raise funds

Television actors walk on ramp with underprivileged children to raise funds Mumbai, Oct 30 : Television actors walked the ramp with underprivileged children in India's entertainment capital, Mumbai, to raise funds for their upliftment.

The children, who have been forced to resort to beggary, were thrilled to be a part of the fashion show and interact with known faces of the television industry on late Monday evening.


Filmmaker Yash Chopra begins final journey

Filmmaker Yash Chopra begins final journeyMumbai, Oct 22 : Filmmaker Yash Chopra, who was widely regarded as Bollywood''s ‘King of Romance’, has embarked upon his final journey, a day after succumbing to Dengue and multiple organ failure at Mumbai''s Lilavati Hospital.

Before his final journey to the Chandanwadi Crematorium began, a large crowd of people, from all walks of life, gathered outside the Yash Raj Studios to catch a final glimpse of the Bollywood trendsetter.


Indian cinema lures buyers at Mumbai Film Mart

Indian cinema lures buyers at Mumbai Film MartMumbai, Oct 22 - Just like last year, this time too buyers from non-traditional markets such as Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have showed interest in Indian films at the Mumbai Film Mart.


Bollywood bigwigs turn up to pay homage to Yash Chopra

Bollywood bigwigs turn up to pay homage to Yash Chopra	Mumbai, Oct 22 : Several Bollywood bigwigs, including superstars such as Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan turned up to pay their last respects to veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra, known as the country's king of celluloid romance.

Chopra died at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. He was 80 years old.


Bollywood''s ''King of Romance'' Yash Chopra to be cremated today

Bollywood''s ''King of Romance'' Yash Chopra to be cremated todayMumbai, Oct. 22 : Filmmaker Yash Chopra, who passed away on Sunday evening at Mumbai''s Lilavati Hospital, will be cremated on Monday afternoon.

"From 9 a. m. to 12 noon, people can come in at the Yash Raj Films studio in suburban Andheri to pay their condolences. He (Chopra) will be cremated at 3 p. m. at Chandan Wadi," a YRF spokesperson told reporters.


Enrique concert organisers allege beating by cops

Enrique concert organisers allege beating by copsPune, Oct 19 : Organisers of pop star Enrique Iglesias' concert in Pune Friday alleged they were beaten up by policemen for allegedly stopping guests of a senior police official from entering the venue.

The concert took place Wednesday in the Hadapsar area of Pune city. The organisers claimed that six people from their team were beaten up, while they were only "trying to manage the crowd".


Enrique Iglesias arrives in Pune for India tour

Enrique Iglesias arrives in Pune for India tourPune, Oct 17 : Popstar Enrique Iglesias has arrived in Pune, Maharashtra, to perform during his tour of India.

Fans at the airport mobbed Iglesias even as he was escorted by his staff and security.

The 37-year old popstar expressed happiness at performing in India again.

"I am very happy to be back. I am learning (Hindi), but I do not want to make a fool out of myself," said Iglesias


PETA to present vegan chocolate chickens to Saif-Kareena

PETA to present vegan chocolate chickens to Saif-KareenaMumbai, Oct 16 : As Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor prepare to tie the knot Tuesday, animal activist group PETA is set to present the couple a special gift - a flock of vegan chocolate chickens.

"Kareena Kapoor is a vegetarian and refused to eat eggs while filming 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu'," Poorva Joshipura, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India chief executive officer, said in a statement.


Ileana D'Cruz house hunting in Mumbai

Ileana D'Cruz house hunting in MumbaiMumbai, Oct 6 : Like many of her colleagues from Southern cinema, actress Ileana D'Cruz intends to move to Mumbai after making a successful Bollywood debut with "Barfi!", and work towards building a career in Hindi cinema.

"I am planning to move to Mumbai very soon, probably in the next couple of months," said the actress.


Akshay loves action hero tag more

Akshay loves action hero tag moreMumbai, Sep 18 : Bollywood's "Khiladi" Akshay Kumar loves action and comedy, but says he prefers being tagged as an action hero.

"I think I have very much enjoyed both the tags. I've got both the tags all the time, but somewhere in my heart, I love the action one more," the 45-year-old said here Monday on the sets of TV show "Comedy Circus".


'Supermodel' has emotional touch too: Veena Malik

'Supermodel' has emotional touch too: Veena MalikMumbai, Sep 17 - Pakistani actress Veena Malik's next film "Supermodel" explores the glamour world, but the actress insists that it also has an emotional touch.


I want to take up acting: Choreographer Terence Lewis

I want to take up acting: Choreographer Terence LewisMumbai, Sep 14 : Terence Lewis says it's time to do something new and he is keen to enter the realm of acting. The choreographer is looking for unconventional roles in realistic movies, which are fun to watch.

"I want to take up acting. That is something I always wanted to do but I steered towards dancing. I have been dancing for a long time now and I want to look at other avenues as well," he said.


I'm privileged to work in Bollywood: Madhurima

I'm privileged to work in Bollywood: MadhurimaMumbai, Sep 10 : Southern actress Madhurima, who is gearing up for the release of her second Bollywood film "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal", considers herself lucky to work in the "national" Hindi film industry.

"Both industries, Tollywood and Bollywood, are very different. But this (Bollywood) is national, so I am happy and consider myself privileged to have got this chance and exposure," the actress said here Sunday at a promotional event held for the film.


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