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Reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma..' uses Feng Shui for luck

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Glass, bamboo, flowing water and blue lighting - the sets of the latest season of Zee TV'S popular talent hunt show 'Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge' has all this and more for luck's sake.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 7:57:54 AM

Making friends with listeners is key, says RJ Sayema

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Popular Radio Jockey (RJ) Sayema Rahman, who had hosted the show 'Purani Jeans' on Radio Mirchi since 2003, is back on air. And she says that making friends with listeners goes a long way in winning audiences.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 7:08:30 AM

Mrinal Sen bestowed with Osian's lifetime achievement award

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Eminent filmmaker and pioneer of alternative cinema Mrinal Sen was Friday felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th edition of the Osian's Cinefest Film Festival 2008 here.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 12:01:27 AM

10th Osian film fest has grand opening

New Delhi, July 11(IANS) The inaugural ceremony of the 10th Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema here Friday evening saw prominent members of the film fraternity, including some Bollywood celebrities, walk the red carpet.

Friday, July 11, 2008 11:49:48 PM

Bappi Lahiri to recreate 'Bombay se aaya mera dost' magic

Mumbai July 11 (IANS) Nearly three decades after 'Bombay se aaya mera dost' became a chartbuster, Bappi Lahiri attempts to recreate the magic of the song for Akshay Kumar starrer 'Chandni Chowk To China'.

Friday, July 11, 2008 7:47:02 PM

Percept Picture teams up with David Dhawan for monkey movie

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Percept Picture Company (PPC), known for producing wide range of films, will collaborate with David Dhawan to make a film on orangutan, south-east Asian ape.

Friday, July 11, 2008 6:21:47 PM

Comedian Sunil Pal turns director with 'Bhavanao Ko Samjho'

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Comedian Sunil Pal, who rose to fame after his outstanding performance on STAR One's reality show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge', turns director with 'Bhavanao Ko Samjho'.

Friday, July 11, 2008 6:09:46 PM

Darsheel Safary and kids walk the ramp with aplomb

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) There were no glamorous models at this fashion show but 'Taare Zameen Par' star Darsheel Safary and a group of tweens and teens who walked the ramp stole the hearts of the audience with their energy and aplomb.

Friday, July 11, 2008 5:55:51 PM

Now a 'saas-bahu' reality show

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law of the small screen, who have been confronting each other over paltry issues in various family dramas, will now be seen in a healthy tussle of skills in a reality show called 'Saas Vs Bahu'.

Friday, July 11, 2008 3:02:40 PM

'Hancock' - just for action movie fans (Review)

Film: 'Hancock'; Cast: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman; Director: Peter Berg; Ratings: **

Friday, July 11, 2008 1:43:19 PM

Marathi film 'Valu' to open Germany's only fest of Indian cinema

Stuttgart, July 11 (IANS) Bollywood and Beyond, Germany's only festival of Indian cinema, will kickstart July 16 with the Marathi film 'Valu - The Wild Bull', a rib tickling film about a free spirited bull.

Friday, July 11, 2008 10:10:34 AM

Apoorva Lakhia to direct a gangster film sans violence

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) After 'Mission Istanbul', director Apoorva Lakhia is on mission impossible - he plans to make a gangster film without any violence in it.

Friday, July 11, 2008 7:10:46 AM

Office-bearer alleges Rs.2.1 mn scam in film body

Chennai, July 10 (IANS) The Madras High Court Thursday heard a petition alleging misappropriation of Rs.2.1 million from a film organisation and appointed a receiver to oversee its functioning Thursday.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:47:00 PM

Another Karunanidhi work to be made into movie

Chennai, July 10 (IANS) Yet another work of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's will be made into a movie, its actor-turned-producer-director R. Thiagarajan told reporters Thursday.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:13:31 PM

Film fest gives budding actress break in Pakistani film

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) For Reeth, a budding actress, visit to the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) proved to be more than a learning experience. She landed up with a lead role in a Pakistani film.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:25:52 PM

Mallika asked to return Rs.2.5mn to Studio 18

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat, currently riding on the crest of glory, has been delivered a piece of bad news by the industry's oldest body of producers, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA).

Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:29:58 PM

Tata Sky signs Aamir Khan as brand ambassador

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Tata Sky Ltd, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Star, has signed Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:06:28 PM

Ticket price hike at Osian's fest angers many

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Watching movies at the 10th Osian's-Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, offering almost 200 movies as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, has become a costlier affair for audiences this year -- and left many fuming.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:53:30 PM

Nandita Das completes 'Firaaq', to relese in October

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Nandita Das, known for her powerful performances in 'Fire' and 'Bawandar', has completed her first directorial venture 'Firaaq'. She described her directing experience as 'the most overwhelming and yet a stressful time of my life'.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:01:00 PM

'Jaane Tu...' is steady, will continue to rake in the moolah

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Aamir Khan's 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' has worked wonders at the box-office by registering 100 percent collections in the six days after its release Friday.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:47:49 PM