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Veteran Kannada lyricist, director R.N. Jayagopal dead

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) R.N. Jayagopal, who had written over 12,000 lyrics for Kannada films, acted in, scripted dialogues and directed a few films, died in Chennai Monday. He was 73.

Monday, May 19, 2008 7:10:18 PM

UTV inks deal with Tamil director Selvaraghavan

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Mumbai-based media company UTV has inked a deal to co-produce three Tamil movies with ace director K. Selvaraghavan's firm Double Zero, publicists said here Monday.

Monday, May 19, 2008 5:39:40 PM

Shammi Kapoor is Aamir's lucky mascot

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Guess who is actor-turned-director Aamir Khan's lucky mascot? Yesteryears' charismatic 'Yahoo' star Shammi Kapoor.

Monday, May 19, 2008 5:11:03 PM

Congress has no information on film on Sonia

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The ruling Congress party seems to be unaware about filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra's announcement that he has the go-ahead from party chief Sonia Gandhi to roll out his movie on her next year.

Monday, May 19, 2008 4:42:15 PM

President mourns death of Marathi playwright

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Monday mourned the death of noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar.

Monday, May 19, 2008 2:40:49 PM

Acclaimed playwright Vijay Tendulkar cremated (Second Lead)

Pune, May 19 (IANS) Vijay Dhondopant Tendulkar, one of the greatest Indian playwrights of the post-Independence era, was cremated here Monday a few hours after his death following prolonged illness. He was 80 years old.

Monday, May 19, 2008 1:43:38 PM

Noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar cremated (Lead)

Pune, May 19 (IANS) Noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar was cremated here Monday, a few hours after his death following prolonged illness, his family said.

Monday, May 19, 2008 12:14:46 PM

Manpower shortage hits Indian animation industry

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) The Indian animation industry is expected to double its revenues to nearly $1.5 billion by 2010 but is still hampered by lack of skilled manpower, mainly due to lack of facilities and preference for traditional career options.

Monday, May 19, 2008 11:07:52 AM

Manisha Koirala on a roll - in reel and real life!

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Manisha Koirala has quite a few reasons to be happy. Not only is she doing her first double-role film, she's also got a new man in her life.

Monday, May 19, 2008 10:10:30 AM

Weight loss fad catching on in Bollywood

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Weight loss is not restricted to overweight celebrities any more. The fad is catching on among Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Ayesha Takia and veterans like Om Puri too.

Monday, May 19, 2008 9:57:57 AM

Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar dead

Pune, May 19 (IANS) Noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar died Monday at his residence here after prolonged illness. He was 80 years old.

Monday, May 19, 2008 9:08:08 AM

Ekta sets her eyes on reality TV, plans second show

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Even as Ekta Kapoor enters the cluttered realm of reality shows with 'Kissko Milega Ticket To Bollywood' on the fledgling channel 9X, she's already working on her second reality show, this one for Sony.

Monday, May 19, 2008 7:39:38 AM

Madhavan's kid behind his chemistry with Vidya

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) The secret behind the chemistry between Vidya Balan and Madhavan in the Airtel ads is out. It is Madhavan's two-year-old son Vedant.

Monday, May 19, 2008 7:12:19 AM

Kumar Mangat launches his daughter with 'Haal-e-Dil'

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood producer Kumar Mangat, who has been associated with many hits of the Hindi film industry, said that the launch of his daughter as an actress in 'Haal-e-Dil' has been a dream come true.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:56:13 PM

Dia plays 'deadly' role in 'Acid Factory'

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Imagine the petite actress Dia Mirza wielding a gun and terrorising everybody. She is doing exactly that in one of White Feather Films' under-production movies, menacingly titled 'Acid Factory'.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:32:45 PM

Green filmmaker Mike Pandey predicts grim future for water

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Environmental and wildlife filmmaker Mike Hari Pandey, who has won three Green Oscars for his documentaries, is more preoccupied with the state of the country's water resources and rural health now.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 11:49:11 AM

Kannada star Yogesh in a different mould in next film

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) The success of Kannada film 'Nanda Nanditha' has made the young Yogeesh an overnight star but in his next film 'Ambari' he stays away from guns and goons that has made him hugely popular.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:45:18 AM

At 41, I feel more creative and liberated: Sanjay Gupta

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Producer-director Sanjay Gupta, who turned 41 last month, says he is at his creative best now. While shooting for 'Alibaug' is complete and 'Woodstock Villa' is set for release, his 'Acid Factory' has also gone on floors.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 7:51:31 AM

Pune seeks to become India's animation capital

Pune, May 17 (IANS) First, it was information technology, then came biotechnology and now Pune's heavyweights want to make a mark in the animation sector.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:46:09 PM

'Jannat' receives huge response in India, Pakistan

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) In spite of initial discouraging reports, Mukesh Bhatt's film 'Jannat' recorded 85 percent collection in Mumbai on the first day of its release Friday.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:37:30 PM