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Now, revisit B.R. Chopra's 'Mahabharat' online

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) All those who miss watching veteran filmmaker B.R. Chopra's television series 'Mahabharat' can now watch the show online.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:09:28 PM

'Rock On' to open Indian film festival in Washington

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Bollywood director Abhishek Kapoor's recent hit 'Rock On!!' will open the second annual Indian Visions Film Festival to be held in Washington DC.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:05:07 PM

Bihar to set up film city with Bollywood actors' help

Patna, Nov 11 (IANS) Bihar will seek the help of Bollywood actors and filmmakers hailing from the state to set up a film city on public-private partnership basis.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:51:12 PM

I refused Ekta Kapoor thrice: actress Megha Gupta

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) In contrast to young actors who line up for hours to audition for a role in Ekta Kapoor's daily soaps, the leading lady of 'Main Teri Parchchain Hoon' Megha Gupta says she refused the television tsarina's offer thrice.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:07:21 AM

I'm not doing a film with Shah Rukh: Santosh Sivan

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Director Santosh Sivan is puzzled by reports that he is set to make an FX-driven fantasy film with superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:57:42 AM

I've a bit of Woody Allen in me: Abbas Tyrewala

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) He is considered as one of the most talented writer-directors in the Hindi film industry, but Abbas Tyrewala of 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' fame says everything about him is 'wacky'.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:24:07 AM

14th Kolkata Film Festival inaugurated

Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Shorn of glamour, the 14th Kolkata Film Festival got off to a drab and colourless start here Monday.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 6:06:50 AM

TV channels start re-runs of programmes

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Pending the solution of a festering dispute between producers and cine workers, India's entertainment TV channels decided Monday evening to re-telecast their old programmes.

Monday, November 10, 2008 10:54:44 PM

Shama Sikander escapes road accident

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) TV actress Shama Sikander of 'Yeh Meri Life Hai' escaped unhurt after her car was hit by a truck near the Goregaon bus depot here when she was on her way back home.

Monday, November 10, 2008 8:48:52 PM

Daler Mehndi allowed use of passport

Patiala (Punjab), Nov 10 (IANS) Bhangra-pop singer Daler Mehndi got a reprieve Monday when a local court here allowed him use of his passport for travel abroad.

Monday, November 10, 2008 8:30:37 PM

Tamil film lobby in court for fund raising

Kochi, Nov 10 (IANS) A Malayalam movie lobby Monday accused its break away faction of collecting money in the name of Indian Film Employees Confederation (IFEC) - an apex body of film trade unions in Chennai.

Monday, November 10, 2008 6:08:50 PM

Malayalam hit 'Twenty 20' breaks Kerala box-office record

Kochi, Nov 10 (IANS) Malayalam movie 'Twenty 20', which brings together top stars Mammooty, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Jayaram, was released last week and has broken the box-office record in the state.

Monday, November 10, 2008 1:31:47 PM

Bipasha's sudden exit from Kashmir baffles 'Lamhaa' unit

'Chaotic' is how producer Bunty Walia describes the situation at Kashmir after Bipasha Basu's abrupt departure, just hours before Sanjay Dutt landed in Srinagar to start shooting with her for 'Lamhaa'.

Monday, November 10, 2008 11:53:48 AM

Neemarana Foundation brings Verdi's famous opera to Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) One of Italy's most popular operas 'Violetta, a Traviata', a three-act musical drama by Guissppe Verdi, was performed here by a crossover cast of Indian and European artistes and drew a packed house.

Monday, November 10, 2008 9:58:01 AM

'Jothegaara' is one my best roles so far, says Ramya

Bangalore, Nov 9 (IANS) Well-known Kannada actress Ramya is excited about her role in the upcoming film 'Jothegaara' and describes it as one of her best.

Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:27:03 PM

Bollywood high on male skin show

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The leading ladies of Hindi filmdom are in for serious competition from none other than their male counterparts with an ever increasing number of them shedding inhibitions and showing off chiseled torsos and butts.

Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:17:54 PM

TV producers in a fix after channels refuse to pay more for serials

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) With the television channels refusing to bear the extra production costs, producers of television programme are in a fix as no solution has been found for the cine workers' agitation for a hike in their wages.

Sunday, November 09, 2008 4:37:16 PM

Kolkata film fest to showcase international masterpieces

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) As many as 276 films from 62 countries will be screened at the 14th Kolkata Film Festival and centenary tribute to French director Jacques Tati will be the highlight of the annual event that starts Monday.

Sunday, November 09, 2008 3:43:55 PM

Lalit Modi, Anupam Kher get Teacher's Achievement Awards

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Lalit Modi, the man behind the Indian Premier League cricket, and veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher were honoured with the Teacher's Achievement Awards at a star-studded function here.

Sunday, November 09, 2008 12:36:53 PM

Yoga has changed my life: Govinda

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Having made a career out of comic roles, Govinda now wants to switch to action. He is really working hard on his physique and has got himself a martial arts and physical trainer.

Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:28:15 AM