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Mammootty, Mohanlal 're-unite' after several years

Kochi, March 15 (IANS) It was a reunion fans of superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal have been waiting for years and the two relished coming together for the cause of Malayalam movie artistes with a lunch at Mohanlal's residence here Saturday.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 4:53:58 PM

Mehboob Khan's son passes away

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Ayub Memboob Khan, son of legendary filmmaker Mehboob Khan, died Friday at his residence here, family members said Saturday.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 4:27:17 PM

Sivan's debut Hollywood film to hit US theatres in May

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) 'Before the Rains', the English language debut film by acclaimed Indian director-cinematographer Santosh Sivan, will be released in Los Angels and New York May 9, followed by a national release May 16.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 3:46:09 PM

'Mainstream section' to be scrapped from IFFI

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), which organises the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) every year, has decided to scrap the 'mainstream section' of the festival that showcases popular Indian cinema.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 1:42:40 PM

Priyanka walked out of cola deal over price

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra is not Bollywood's face of Pepsi any more. She has walked out of the deal because she was not happy with the money being offered to her.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 1:13:42 PM

Director Tarun Mansukhani flies to Miami for debut film

Mumbai, March 15(IANS) Debutant director Tarun Mansukhani is finally going somewhere. The cast and the crew of his movie, 'Dostana', left Friday for Miami to shoot non-stop on the beaches there.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 1:11:27 PM

'Jodhaa Akbar' gets fresh lease of life(Lead)

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday allowed continued screening of film 'Jodhaa Akbar' in Uttar Pradesh and some towns of Haryana and Uttarakhand.

Friday, March 14, 2008 10:33:35 PM

Tanisha Mukherjee loves dramatic make-up

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Tanisha Mukherjee, who was at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) for a make-over at Salon Di Wills, said she likes dramatic make-up.

Friday, March 14, 2008 7:02:13 PM

UTV World Movies channel a hit with target viewers

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) UTV's international movie channel, World Movies, launched five weeks ago, has already started attracting more viewers than other English movie channels, UTV chief Ronnie Screwvala said.

Friday, March 14, 2008 6:52:53 PM

Three-day sexuality art festival in Mumbai

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) A three-day art festival on sexuality, 'Astitva 2008', portraying democratisation of sexuality, will be inaugurated here Saturday at the National Centre for Performing Arts.

Friday, March 14, 2008 4:23:57 PM

Jackie Chan to release music for Tamil film 'Dasavatharam'

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The music for forthcoming Tamil film 'Dasavatharam' will be released April 2 by Hollywood actor Jackie Chan.

Friday, March 14, 2008 3:58:26 PM

'Juno' treats child pregnancy with care, humour (Review)

Film: 'Juno'; Cast: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, JK Simmons, Allison Janney; Director: Jason Reitman; Rating: ****

Friday, March 14, 2008 3:38:54 PM

'Jodhaa Akbar' screening in Uttar Pradesh to continue

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday gave a fresh lease of life to controversial film 'Jodhaa Akbar' in Uttar Pradesh, extending its permission to screen the film in the state.

Friday, March 14, 2008 1:24:08 PM

Naidiadwala takes Akshay Kumar to Hollywood

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) After doing back-to-back comedies last year, it looks like Bollywood's star Akshay Kumar is hell bent on making 2008 his year of actioners.

Friday, March 14, 2008 7:53:15 AM

Wanna script Bollywood film? Try Mirchi Movies contest

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Would you like to script a film? Do you have engaging stories to tell? If yes, then the Mirchi Movies story hunt could help you make it big in Bollywood.

Friday, March 14, 2008 7:41:18 AM

'Tingya' adjudged best film at Mumbai fest

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Marathi film 'Tingya' was adjudged the best film and Darsheel Daftary was named the best child actor for his role in 'Taare Zameen Par' at the 10th International Film Festival, Mumbai.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:57:25 PM

Mumbai film fest honours Dharmendra, Rishi Kapoor

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Dharmendra and Rishi Kapoor, two of Bollywood's most popular stars of yesteryears, were conferred the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the closing ceremony of the 10th International Film Festival, Mumbai, Thursday evening.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:53:41 PM

Sony set to entertain with 'Sitaare Zameen Par'

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Come March 17 and one can watch one's favourite television stars on one platform as they come together for Sony channel's new show 'Sitaare Zameen Par - Television Ka Maha Event'.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:49:27 PM

Sanjay Dutt moves apex court for permission to go abroad

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, out on bail, Thursday moved the Supreme Court, seeking permission to go abroad for the shooting of a film.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:33:08 PM

Sagarika Ghatge likes light make-up

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Sagarika Ghatge aka Preeti Sabarwal of 'Chak De India' fame says that she is only comfortable with light make-up.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:56:12 PM