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Juries for 10th Osian's-Cinefan film fest announced

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Versatile Indonesian actress Christine Hakim has been named to head the jury for the Asian-Arab section of the 10th Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival to be held in New Delhi July 10-20.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:31:29 PM

Bachchans, Reliance launch joint venture for film production

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan's AB Corp and Anil Ambani's Reliance Big Entertainment (RBE) have entered into a joint venture for film production.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:08:06 PM

Now Reliance forays into Kannada film industry

Bangalore, June 25 (IANS) Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment is all set to penetrate the southern film market in a big way. It has already announced two projects that will go on floors in August.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:25:35 PM

Om Puri says no to his favourite director Shyam Benegal

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Om Puri turned down Shyam Benegal's offer. The versatile actor says the latter had approached him for a film but he could not accept it because of date problems.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:24:49 PM

'Hancock' co-star Will Smith is inspiring: Charlize Theron

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron can't stop raving about working with actor Will Smith for the second time after almost eight years in their film 'Hancock'. She says he is truly 'inspiring'.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:30:06 AM

Bengali film producer arrested for Rs 150 mn fraud

Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) A city court Tuesday remanded Bengali film producer Indrajit Chatterjee, arrested for alleged Rs.150 million bank fraud, in police custody till July 5.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:16:35 PM

Telugu comedian Mallikarjuna Rao dead

Hyderabad, June 24 (IANS) Telugu film comedian and character actor Mallikarjun Rao died Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:31:51 PM

Delhi government slashes entertainment tax on cinema

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday slashed entertainment tax on cinema by 10 percent.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 6:31:58 PM

It is sensuous not vulgar: Vineeta Menon

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Newcomer Vineeta Menon who did an item number in director Priyadarshan's 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap' says she knew the director would not let her look vulgar and would maintain subtle sensuality in the song.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:45:08 PM

Rohit Bal to create designer jewellery

Chennai, June 24 (IANS) Fashion designer Rohit Bal has announced plans of creating exquisite gold and diamond pieces for city based jeweller Kirtilals.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:40:43 PM

Now 'MTV Roadies' goes online

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) For all those who wanted to take part in MTV's adventure reality show 'Roadies' but couldn't get through the judge's gruelling sessions, here's a chance to play and win the game - virtually!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:13:22 PM

No voting, no elimination in STAR's new dance show

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After the popular 'Nach Baliye', STAR TV is launching another reality dance show 'Zara Nachke Dikha'. The similarity ends here because this time couples will not compete with each nor will there be any voting or elimination.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 2:31:13 PM

Orissa actress seeks divorce from husband

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Upcoming Orissa film actress Sonali Mohapatra is seeking divorce from her trader-husband Asim Amitabh Patnaik, her lawyer said Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 2:13:03 PM

Amrita Arora hates being called anorexic

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Size zero is the newest fad in Bollywood. After Kareena Kapoor, the latest slim-as-a-reed looking actress is Amrita Arora, but she doesn't like to be labelled anorexic.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:42:55 PM

Two killed in film shoot accident in Chennai

Chennai June 23 (IANS) Two people were killed in an accident Monday during the shooting of a film in the busy Gemini area of this city in Tamil Nadu.

Monday, June 23, 2008 7:46:21 PM

Talent is the buzzword for Indian animation industry

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Lack of skilled talent and big-budget projects are the main roadblocks for the Indian animation industry to sustain its robust growth that has seen its revenue multiply manifold to $306 million, experts maintain.

Monday, June 23, 2008 6:26:02 PM

Pirated DVDs of Indian movies seized in Brussels

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Belgium custom officials have seized 50,000 DVDs of Indian films worth Rs.16.5 million at the Brussels airport.

Monday, June 23, 2008 5:12:01 PM

Irrfan, Rahul swap role in 'Dil Kabaddi'

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) In Anil Sharma's 'Dil Kabaddi', which is almost complete, Irrfan Khan and Rahul Bose have swapped each other's roles.

Monday, June 23, 2008 3:17:23 PM

Designer Abdul Halder empowers underprivileged women

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Designer Abdul Halder says he is immensely pleased with the manner in which he has been able to empower underprivileged women by encouraging them to come out of their shells and become a part of the mainstream.

Monday, June 23, 2008 2:10:24 PM

Pregnant actress accuses producer of molestation

Chennai, June 22 (IANS) Actress Malavika has alleged that a producer tried to molest her after she could not do certain dance steps, due to pregnancy, while shooting for a film.

Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:34:44 PM