New Delhi
Zach Galfianikis gets romantic in 'Hangover 3'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 09:24
New Delhi, May 24 : Actor Zach Galfianikis, who plays Alan in the popular movie franchise "The Hangover", will have a romantic side to his personality in the third and final part of the trilogy.
The character is likely to have a few tender moments on screen.
Melissa McCarthy, who essays the role of Cassie in the upcoming movie, plays Alan's love interest, said a statement.
'Dabba' wins critics week viewers choice award at Cannes
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 08:24
New Delhi, May 24 : Director Ritesh Batra's debut film "Dabba" (Lunchbox) has won the critics week viewers choice award at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.
Produced by Anurag Kashyap, the film, featuring Irrfan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nimrat Kaur, also received appreciation during the screening at the festival.
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.
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
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.
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.
'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.
Spice up vacation with stylish loungewear
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 12:07
New Delhi, May 18 : So what if you're on vacation? Pack your loungewear well to keep your fashion quotient high, say designer duo Shivan & Narresh.
"Loungewear is an easy and comfortable category of clothing where one can easily amalgamate their own personality with the clothes," Shivan & Narresh told IANS in a joint email interaction.
To keep it comfortable, choose a breathable fabric like linen, which also has a classic appeal, they suggest.
Ritu Beri gives thumbs up to Vidya, Sonam's Cannes look
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 11:20
New Delhi, May 18 : Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor may have received a mixed reaction for their red carpet appearances at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival but world renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri feels proud about their ensemble selections.
She has hailed them for choosing an “Indian” look for the event.
My kids keep me fit: Sussanne Roshan
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 14:11
New Delhi, May 16 : Bollywood's popular interior designer Sussanne Roshan says that being a working woman and running after her children keep her fit and energetic all the time.
Sussanne is married to Hindi film superstar Hrithik Roshan and the couple has two sons - Hrehaan and Hridhaan.
'Mere Haule Dost' to bring Hyderabadi flavour on screen
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 08:17
New Delhi, May 16 : You must have seen a good dose of Hyderabadi culture in Sagar Sarhadi's "Bazaar", and now director Nitin Raghunath is set to bring the same flavour on the screen with his forthcoming movie "Mere Haule Dost".
Stay fashionable while travelling
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:14
New Delhi, May 15 : A pair of casual jeans, stylish cotton tees, sunglasses and hats are a must when you are travelling, says designer Rina Dhaka and adds that women should carry outfits and accessories according to the nature of destination.
Lisa Ray launches sari collection, says it tells a story
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 07:07
New Delhi, May 15 : Indo-Canadian actress Lisa Ray has teamed up with Satya Paul, the label known for its signature print saris, to launch a limited edition of 10 saris. The actress, who battled cancer, wants to share the message of "victory and love" through her collection and part of the sales will go to a cancer centre.
"Launching Lisa Ray for Satya Paul on May 23 in Canada. These saris tell a story... and they are 'maha' sexy and vibrant," tweeted Lisa.
Prateik's co-star Amy renamed for 'Issaq'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 13:41
New Delhi, May 10 : Director Manish Tiwary has changed the name of the lead actress in his movie "Issaq" from Amy to Amyra Dastur in order to avoid any confusion with the actor's ex-girlfriend.
Amyra, 16, will be romancing Prateik, 26, in the movie adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo And Juliet".
Prateik was dating British actress Amy Jackson and Tiwary did not want people to create false rumours about the lead pair of his movie.
'Go Goa Gone' gets clearance in Goa, banned in Kuwait
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 07:55
New Delhi, May 10 : Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna's D. K.'s "Go Goa Gone" has got a clearance certificate from the Goa government, but the movie hasn't got a green signal in Kuwait and Nepal.
Illuminati Films and Eros International's "Go Goa Gone" is banned in Kuwait and it needs 20 cuts to release in Nepal, said a statement.
After Bharat maa, Geeta maa! says Riteish Deshmukh
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 07:57New Delhi, May 8 : Actor Riteish Deshmukh was surprised to see how people came to meet his co-judge Geeta Kapur during auditions of their new show "India's Dancing Superstars" and said that she has a huge fan following.
Kapur, who has choreographed for movies like "Ashoka", "Saathiya" and "Heyy Babyy", has judged many reality shows like "Dance India Dance" and "Dance Ke Superstars" and was later crowned as "Geeta Maa" by her fans.
Giuliana Ricic opted for Falguni-Shane at Met Gala
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 09:58
New Delhi May 7 : American TV personality Giuliana Ricic wore a creation of Indian designer Falguni and Shane Peacock at annual Met Gala in New York.
The Met gala is one of fashion's biggest nights and this year kicked off the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibition, "PUNK: Chaos to Couture", Monday.
The 38-year-old Ricic, known for hosting award shows, was seen in a nude full length gown featuring beaded detailing.
How about a 'Zombie Keel-er' donut?
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 12:26
New Delhi, May 3 : Picture this - a donut, dipped in white chocolate, topped with blood red jelly and dark blueberry compote - it's the 'Zombie Keel-er', a special donut created as part of a tie-up with Bollywood's upcoming zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone".
Singaporean gourmet donut brand Mad Over Donuts has announced its association with the movie, co-produced by Illuminati Films and Eros Entertainment. The special donut is priced at Rs. 55.
Anupama Dayal extends brand, opens second flagship store
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:51
New Delhi, May 3 : Designer Anupama Dayal is set to open her second flagship store at the plush DLF Promenade mall in South Delhi. This will be her second flagship store.
The designer currently retails from her flagship store in Khan Market and few multi-brand outlets including Bombay Electric, Ogaan, Ensemble, Chamomile, Elahe, Amethyst, and Taj Khazana.
TV stars to celebrate Mother's Day with real-life moms
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 10:33
New Delhi, May 3 : As a special treat to their mothers, a host of TV stars will team up with them for a "Meri Ma" special show on Mother's Day.
Karan Tacker, Ravi Dubey, Sayantani Ghosh, and Om Chettri will be seen entertaining their mothers and saluting them for their love and support on the show.
The highlight of the show will be a fashion show where all the mothers will walk the ramp.
Pernia Qureshi launches online fashion magazine
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 10:11
New Delhi, May 3 : To celebrate the first anniversary of her online pop-up shop, designer and stylist Pernia Qureshi is excited to launch a web magazine, offering fashion and style tips and information.
The Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop Magazine will be launched Monday on www. perniaspopupshop. com. It is being introduced with the aim to strengthen the bond with the customer base.
