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Pritam traumatised by kids' suffering on reality shows

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Reality shows have turned a corner, with the little kids on 'Voice Of India' (VOI) emerging as undisputed crooning marvels. But judge Pritam Chakraborty is a traumatised man.

Monday, March 10, 2008 7:09:26 AM

Rahul Bose gets adventurous, steps out of comfort zone

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Whether it's playing a sweeper in Sanjay Jha's 'Mumbai Chakchak' or doing full-on comedy in Sanjay Chhel's 'Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam', Rahul Bose is getting ultra-adventurous these days.

Sunday, March 09, 2008 7:09:26 PM

Nikhil Advani to make a film 'Chand Bhai'

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) After 'Chandni Chowk To China', its 'Chand Bhai' for director Nikhil Advani. The film is about a boy on the streets who wants to be a gangster.

Sunday, March 09, 2008 6:43:48 PM

Bollywood penning new script for Indian women

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IANS) Cinema mirrors life. As women in India redefine their status and role in society, so is it being reflected in Hindi cinema.

Sunday, March 09, 2008 4:43:07 PM

I can cast John in all my films: Deepa Mehta

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) That John Abraham is director Deepa Mehta's blue-eyed boy is an open secret. After 'Water', the Toronto-based director has now roped in John for a mainstream Hollywood film 'Luna'.

Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:38:13 AM

Indian cinema is becoming more real: Preity Zinta

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Actor Preity Zinta believes Indian cinema has changed for the better with Bollywood dream merchants becoming more experimental and films offering a higher quotient of reality to ring in box office collections.

Saturday, March 08, 2008 8:15:55 PM

In father's footsteps, Didi scripts new Malayalam film

Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 (IANS) Didi Damodaran, daughter of famous Malayalam scriptwriter T. Damodaran, has completed her first script for a Malayalam film to be directed by award-winning director Jairaj.

Saturday, March 08, 2008 7:17:21 PM

'Black & White' is well crafted and finely written (Film Review)

Film: 'Black & White'; Cast: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Anuraag Sinha, Aditi Sharma, Habib Tanvir; Director: Subhash Ghai; Rating: ***

Saturday, March 08, 2008 2:28:23 PM

Bhavna Talwar to direct Pankaj Kapoor again

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Young filmmaker Bhavna Talwar has embarked on her second directorial venture after 'Dharam', the stunning chronicle of a priest's journey from ritualism to reality that was feted in the international festival circuits.

Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:15:37 PM

Bangalore boy a toast at Cairo kid's film fest

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) A debut movie by a nine-year-old boy from Bangalore, 'Care of Footpath', was the official Indian entry in the competitive section of the Cairo International Festival for Children this year.

Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:44:58 AM

Santoshi's next is titled 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has always chosen rather apt and succinct titles for his films like 'Ghayal', 'Ghatak', 'Damini' and 'Halla Bol'.

Saturday, March 08, 2008 8:50:27 AM

Sameera Reddy doesn't fancy songs any more

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Sameera Reddy, who is often seen in sizzling numbers on screen, has no songs in her forthcoming thriller 'Race' and says she doesn't miss them.

Saturday, March 08, 2008 7:47:08 AM

Superstars Mammootty, Mohanlal appeal for peace in Kannur

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 (IANS) Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal Friday appealed to the people of Kannur to maintain calm in the wake of the political clashes in the district that have resulted in six deaths in the past three days.

Friday, March 07, 2008 11:07:37 PM

Bollywood, cricket stars join 'Save The Tiger' campaign

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Bollywood stars Kajol, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta have come forward to support the 'Save The Tiger' campaign that was launched two weeks ago.

Friday, March 07, 2008 10:45:17 PM

After Madame Tussauds, Shah Rukh's wax statue in Paris

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has more reason to smile - he will have a second wax look alike coming up in the West, this time in France.

Friday, March 07, 2008 10:22:12 PM

Indian American's film on blind wins applause

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Indian American Bala Rajasekharuni's unique movie for the blind, titled 'Blind Ambition', Friday received accolades at the ongoing 10th International Film Festival, Mumbai.

Friday, March 07, 2008 7:19:45 PM

Priyanka Chopra pledges to donate her organs

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) 'I, Priyanka Chopra, hereby pledge to donate my organs in case of brain death.'

Friday, March 07, 2008 7:19:11 PM

Board Exams, calling Hansikaa..

As exam fever strikes the nation, Bollywood is not far behind from getting affected! The teenage sensation, Hansikaa Motwani, who had a fabulous entry into Bollywood with Aap Ka Suroor...

Friday, March 07, 2008 4:41:01 PM

'Maghave Maghave' audio released in mid-air

Bangalore, March 7 (IANS) History was created in the Kannada film industry when the audio cassette and CD of 'Meghave Meghave', starring Sudeep and 'Laagan' girl Gracy Singh, was released onboard an Air Deccan aircraft during a flight.

Friday, March 07, 2008 2:06:26 PM

'Gaja' rules Kannada audio charts

Bangalore, March 7 (IANS) Hari Krishna's magical music has catapulted 'Gaja' album to the top of the Kannada music charts.

Friday, March 07, 2008 8:42:25 AM