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I lost a dear friend in death of Tapan Sinha: Dilip Kumar

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Bollywood Thespian Dilip Kumar was shattered to learn that his friend of over 40 years, Tapan Sinha, passed away Thursday in Kolkata.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:22:14 PM

Rahman returns home after bagging Golden Globe

Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) Music maestro A.R. Rahman returned home to a hearty welcome after winning the Golden Globe for the best score for Danny Boyle's critically acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:06:00 PM

'Chandni Chowk To China' to surpass 'Ghajini', 'Rab Ne...'?

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Akshay Kumar travels all the way from 'Chandni Chowk To China' in his upcoming film slated for release Friday, which is being touted by trade pundits as Bollywood's next big grosser.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:29:02 PM

Papa Kehte hai...

"At present career is more crucial" Shekhar Suman's advises his son Adhyayan.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 6:31:19 PM

President condoles veteran film director Tapan Sinha's death

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Thursday condoled the death of veteran film director Tapan Sinha and said he would always be remembered.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:33:00 PM

Shahrukh Khan injures his hand.

SRK arrives with a cast on his hand on the sets of 'Oye it's Friday.'

Thursday, January 15, 2009 3:54:38 PM

Suman Ranganath returns to Kannada films as item girl

Bangalore, Jan 15 (IANS) Suman Ranganath is happy with her second innings in Kannada films, which she started with the hit song 'Chitraana Chitraana' in 'Budhdhivantha' last year.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 3:25:30 PM

Udit Narayan's Indian citizenship questioned

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) No sooner had singer Udit Narayan's name been mentioned among the possible candidates for the Padma Shri this year, he was accused of not being an Indian citizen and therefore not eligible for the civilian honour.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:16:29 PM

'Jodhaa Akbar' bags top honours at Nokia Star Screen Awards

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Jodhaa Akbar' has walked away with the top honours at the Indian Express Group's Nokia Star Screen Award.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:48:03 PM

Filmmaker Tapan Sinha is dead

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) Tapan Sinha, the much awarded maker of critically acclaimed films like 'Uphaar' and 'Sagina Mahato', died here Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 84.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:01:12 AM

Konnichiwa! Kolkatans line up to learn Japanese

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) The animated chatter makes a visitor wonder whether he has stumbled upon a Japanese enclave in a busy residential complex here. But a closer look reveals Indian faces behind those voices.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:42:36 AM

Hollywood action director doubted Akshay Kumar's stunt abilities

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Hollywood-based action choreographer Huan-Chiu Ku was doubtful about Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's ability to perform the gravity-defying stunts in the forthcoming action-comedy 'Chandni Chowk To China'.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:41:38 AM

Rock star to villager, Purab Kohli explores diverse roles

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Purab Kohli, who was applauded for his longhaired-goatied rock star look in the hit film 'Rock On!', will now be seen as a villager in his forthcoming film '42 Kms', about marathon running.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:35:27 AM

I'm not going to risk my life for any film: Bipasha Basu

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Bipasha Basu, who abruptly left the shooting schedule of 'Lamhaa' in Kashmir last year, says she left in a huff because a certain security she had been promised wasn't provided at the location.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:36:04 AM

Hrithik, Priyanka win Star Screen Awards

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra Wednesday won the Star Screen Awards 2008 for the best male and female actors.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:46:58 PM

Sharmila, Soha to run Mumbai Marathon for a cause

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and her daughter Soha Ali Khan will take part in the Mumbai Marathon Sunday in support of a cause taken up by actor Rahul Bose's NGO.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:54:46 PM

Amitabh blasts 'Slumdog Millionaire' on blog

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has slammed Danny Boyle's Golden Globe award winning underdog drama 'Slumdog Millionaire' for showing India in poor light.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:42:36 PM

Bipasha does not portray Kashmiri separatist leader in 'Lamhaa'

Srinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Bipasha Basu's role in Rahul Dholakia directed 'Lamhaa' doesn't portray the life of a woman Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi, the director said Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:58:45 PM

'Ghajini' producer presents gold statuette to Aamir Khan

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Madhu Mantena, who co-produced the super hit film 'Ghajini' with Allu Arvind, has presented an Oscar-sized gold statuette worth Rs.8 million to Aamir Khan.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 5:30:10 PM

Sanjay Dutt gets apex court's nod to go abroad

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt Wednesday got the Supreme Court's permission to go to New York as the United Nation's 'goodwill ambassador' to attend a conference on malnutrition next month.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:24:33 PM