Javed Akhtar hails young filmmakers, keen to watch ‘Vicky Donor’
May 15th, 2012 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The young filmmakers are doing an excellent job, says writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been associated with the industry for more than 40 years. However, ... Read more...
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The grooms were drunk, the brides said no
May 1st, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 1 (IANS) Left at the altar - alone and drunk. That was the fate of two grooms in normally patriarchal Bihar when their would-have-been brides and their families ... Read more...
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Indian film industry has withstood Hollywood storm: Javed Akhtar
April 25th, 2012 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been part of the Indian film industry for more than four decades, says so far only Bollywood has not suffered at ... Read more...
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Mayawati readies for first appearance after poll debacle
April 14th, 2012 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, April 14 (IANS) A mass marriage, thousands of people and illuminations in a 10 km area... the stage is set for Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati to ... Read more...
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Stopping by the polling booth on wedding day (Punjab poll diary)
January 30th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 30 (IANS) Dressed in full wedding finery, a groom in Punjab's Patiala town went the extra mile -- literally -- to exercise his franchise Monday.The groom took a ... Read more...
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‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ flounders right through (IANS Hindi Film Review)
September 10th, 2011 - 2:14 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan"; Starring: Imran Khan, Ali Zafar and Katrina Kaif;Written & Directed by: Ali Abbas Zafar; Rating: ***Somewhere in the vast spaces of mainstream Hindi cinema, the North ... Read more...
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Music composer as important as the film hero: Salim Merchant (Interview)
September 4th, 2011 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Salim Merchant of music director duo Salim-Sulaiman feels that a music composer is as vital to a film as the lead actor."Music director is as important ... Read more...
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SRK, Anushka win best actors at IIFA
June 26th, 2011 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was named the best male actor for Karan Johar's "My Name Is Khan", while Anushka Sharma picked the trophy for ... Read more...
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I wanted to be a singer, ended up as lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya
May 7th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Amitabh Bhattacharya revolutionised lyrics-writing with songs like "Emosanal attyachaar", "Ainvayi ainvayi" and "Aali re", but the lyricist never intended to become a writer. Instead, he came ... Read more...
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Corruption scams ‘produced, directed’ by Manmohan, Sonia: Gadkari
May 5th, 2011 - 10:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday began its "nationwide anti-corruption" awareness campaign and termed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi as ... Read more...
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Ranveer can’t leave Bittu behind
May 4th, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Ranveer Singh is back in the national capital to shoot for "Ricky Bahl Versus The Ladies", but he keeps slipping into his character Bittu's accent ... Read more...
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United colours of Holi splash India (Roundup)
March 20th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Green, magenta, red, yellow, purple - clouds of coloured gulal, smiling faces smeared with them, joyful dancing and sweetmeats - that is how India Sunday ... Read more...
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Hindus, Muslims celebrate ‘Holi Baraat’
March 20th, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) Hundreds of Hindus and Muslims celebrated Holi together by taking out the decades-old procession 'Holi Baraat' -- to send out a message of peace and brotherhood ... Read more...
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When Big B used to be a gate crasher
February 21st, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) He might be flying in private jets or executive class with a lot of attention, but there was time when Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan used to ... Read more...
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Television Actress Dimple Jhangiani To Quit Acting After Marriage
January 18th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Television actress Dimple Jhangiani is reportedly ready to bid adieu to her acting career which is going great guns as she is to soon tie the knot with her long ... Read more...
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Salman’s ‘Dabangg’ sweeps Apsara Awards
January 12th, 2011 - 4:34 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Actor Salman Khan's blockbuster entertainer "Dabangg" made it's presence felt at the Chevrolet Apsara Awards Tuesday night by bagging eight awards in different categories.The film that has ... Read more...
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Hrithik, Kat top Times 50 Most Desirable Men and Women poll
January 10th, 2011 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The list of the Times 50 Most Desirable Men and Women of 2010 is out. After weeks of voting online, on www.itimes.com/polls, with more than 3.1 ... Read more...
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Salman, Vidya win top honours at Star Screen Awards
January 7th, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Salman Khan not only rocked the box office with his blockbuster "Dabangg" but also triumphed at the 17th Annual Star Screen Awards by bagging the best actor ... Read more...
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Hema, Helen set small screen on fire
December 13th, 2010 - 3:23 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) From grandeur to glamour, beauty to elegance -- the launch of the fourth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa" had everything. Small screen Sunday ... Read more...
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Box office promises fun unlimited with comedies (IANS Preview)
December 6th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Comedy will be the box offce flavour this week - young actors Anushka Sharma-Ranveer Singh are set to battle it out with veterans Anil Kapoor and ... Read more...
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Malaika Arora Khan Creates Waves In Pakistan With Her ‘Munni’ Act
November 22nd, 2010 - 1:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Dabangg has not only ruled Indian theaters this year but has been a blockbuster in our neighboring country Pakistan. Apart from the film’s hero Salman Khan, Malaika is another name that ... Read more...
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I wish to do films where women are shown stronger: Rani
November 20th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji enjoys being a part of women-centric films and says she would like do a movie where a woman is projected as a ... Read more...
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Habib Faizal ’s Directoria Debut Not Under Yashraj Banner!
October 22nd, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It seems strange that the director of this week’s much-acclaimed film Do Dooni Chaar chose to make his directorial debut away from his home-ground the Yashraj ... Read more...
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Bollywood Gossip for the coming week
October 7th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): This is your one stop shop for the latest happenings in the town. The buzz. The release plans. The launches. The works. Yes, this is a ... Read more...
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Thousands gather to watch ‘Ram baraat’
October 5th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Oct 5 (IANS) Thousands of people, including women and children, lined up along roadsides, on balconies and rooftops here Tuesday to catch a glimpse of the 'Ram baraat', a procession of ... Read more...
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Bharti’s Troubles Worsen on ‘Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo’
September 25th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Yesterday's episode of Imagine TV's "Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo' was all about the wedding ceremony of Bharti's (Juhi Aslam) friend. But in today's continuation episode, Bharti will ... Read more...
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Yaadon Ki Baaraat Likely To Be Remade With Big B, Aamir, Imran And Ranbir
September 16th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Veteran director Nasir Hussain made a hit movie Yadoon Ki Baraat in 1973 and now his son Mansoor Khan, is reportedly going to remake the movie after ... Read more...
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Count down begins for Dimple Jhangiani
September 15th, 2010 - 4:42 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 15, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Dimple Jhangiani (aka Sandhya of "Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat') has waited for this day for a long time, and which she is all set to celebrate ... Read more...
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Zee TV Synopsis For The Week
August 28th, 2010 - 1:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
"Mera Naam Karegi Roshan'August 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): "Mera Naam Karegi Roshan' - Telecast date: Monday, 30th August at 10:30 - After the high strung drama during "Reet Ki Shaadi' where ... Read more...
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Marathi Bas Zala
August 24th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Sushant Rajput and Ankita Lokhande say a big no to Marathi numbers. The hit pair of Pavitra Rishta is in fact tired of dancing to the ... Read more...
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Anjali Becomes A Responsible Daughter!
August 18th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 18, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): When responsibility comes your way, life teaches you everything and makes you responsible. Anjali Abrol, a.k.a Rani of 'Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat', seems to be in ... Read more...
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Kapil Wants To Be Away From Saas-Bahu Drama
August 10th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): As reported earlier by TellyCafe that Kapil Nirmal, celebrated as Yudhishtir of daily, "Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat' on Star Plus, was on a break. He ... Read more...
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Tarun Tahiliani recreates wedding scene in shopping mall
July 24th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A three-storey haveli decorated with marigold flowers, mannequins as baraatis, a mandap and wedding music in the background -- ace couturier Tarun Tahiliani turned the city's luxury ... Read more...
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Kapil Nirmal In Picnic Mood!
July 24th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Kapil Nirmal popularly known as Yudhister of "Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat' is totally on a picnic mood these days. After completing his journey for "Raja Ki...' ... Read more...
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Anjali Abrol Is Rani In True Sense!
July 10th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Anjali Abrol, who is fondly known as Rani of "Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat', was on a short break and now is getting ready to come back ... Read more...
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