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Kate Beckinsale’s dad died when mum was operated to have more kids

Kate Beckinsale’s dad died when mum was operated to have more kidsLondon, January 31 : `Underworld' star Kate Beckinsale has revealed how tragically her father, Richard, died in his sleep at their Berkshire home, while her mother, Judy, was undergoing surgery to have more kids.

Kate recalled that she was just five when the `Porridge' star died in 1979, aged just 31.

"Slumdog Millionaire" seeks inspiration from Bollywood of 70s, says expert

"Slumdog Millionaire" seeks inspiration from Bollywood of 70s, says expertWashington, Jan 31: Critically acclaimed `Slumdog Millionaire, which tracks the story of an 18-year-old boy from rags-to-riches, has sought its inspiration from the famous Bollywood movies of the 1970s, says an expert.

Freida Pinto’s Bollywood treat for American viewers

Freida Pinto’s Bollywood treat for American viewersWashington, Jan 31: Actress Freida Pinto gave a taste of Indian film industry to American TV viewers in an impromptu Bollywood-inspired performance across the stage of a talk show.

The Slumdog Millionaire star gave a Bollywood treat to Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson when she danced across the stage of the talk show.

The 24-year-old actress admitted that she''d already made director Danny Boyle a fan of the elaborate Indian productions after working with him on the new movie.

Slumdog actress' dad defends young Indian actors' pay

Slumdog actress' dad defends young Indian actors' payLondon, Jan 31: The father of Rubina Ali, the actress who played the role of young `Latika' in critically acclaimed film `Slumdog Millionaire' has come out in defence of the movie bosses, insisting that they have "done much more than what a parent does."

The relatives of Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, who played young Salim in the film, had accused bosses of paying low wages to the child actors- who received 500 pounds and 1,700 pounds respectively for their work.

Guy Ritchie vows to make sons ‘true Englishmen’

Guy Ritchie vows to make sons ‘true Englishmen’London, Jan 31 : After Madonna reportedly won a court order to move her children to America from Britain, Guy Ritchie has vowed that his sons would "always have the hearts and souls of Englishmen".

It was expected that Rocco, eight, and three-year-old David, who is adopted, would both be educated in Britain.

But it seems more likely they will find themselves at school in New York along with their sis Lourdes, where their mother has a luxury apartment in Manhattan.

''Goodness Gracious Me'' writer Sharat Sardana passes away aged 40

''Goodness Gracious Me'' writer Sharat Sardana passes away aged 40London, Jan 31 : Sharat Sardana, the writer of Emmy Award-winning comedy `Goodness Gracious Me', has died after contracting a rare infection. He was 40.

With shows like `The Kumars at Number 42', Sardana helped bring British Asian comedy to mainstream audiences.

A long-time collaborator with actors Meera Syal and Sanjeev Bhaskar, Sardana died at Whipps Cross University Hospital on Tuesday, the east London hospital said.

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