Meeting Obama filled me with pride: Mallika Sherawat
December 14th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Mallika Sherawat, who has been spotted with Hollywood celebrities like Sharon Stone, Zoe Saldana and Jake Gyllenhaal, says her most memorable so far has been ... Read more...
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I’m a global actress, but Bollywood is my life: Mallika Sherawat
December 13th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Mallika Sherawat has moved to the US, thanks to her international project, but says her heart resides in Bollywood and that people in the West ... Read more...
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Mom bails out Shilpa’s Indo-Chinese film
August 12th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Furious with the lack of funds, progress and initiative and determined to complete and release what she considers a remarkable work of cinema, Shilpa Shetty's ... Read more...
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Mallika gets up, close, personal with Ontario Premier
June 24th, 2011 - 4:29 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 24 (IANS) This one never misses a golden chance. After getting clicked with US President Barack Obama, Indian actress Mallika Sherawat was seen in conversation with Ontario Premier ... Read more...
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Uma Thurman, Jude Law join Cannes jury
April 20th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 20 (IANS) Actors Uma Thurman and Jude Law have come on board as the jury members of the 64th Cannes International Film Festival.They will join veteran star ... Read more...
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‘Let the Bullets Fly’ to smash box office record for Chinese films
January 22nd, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Chinese film director Jiang Wen's latest flick 'Let the Bullets Fly' is set to break box office record for Chinese films.The film, a Chinese New Year blockbuster, ... Read more...
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Toronto Fest Feels The ‘Aftershock’
September 22nd, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): "Aftershock," a film based on an earthquake that was released in China sometime this year has quickly became the nation's box-office leader of all-time. It has ... Read more...
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China’s sexiest tramp’s life set for reel makeover
July 19th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 19 (ANI): A movie is being made on a Chinese tramp who shot to fame as a sex symbol after his photograph was posted on the internet.In 2009, 34-year-old Cheng ... Read more...
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Happy Birthday Shilpa!
June 8th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): From being "no-where' to "now-every-where', it will not be wrong to state that Shilpa Shetty has almost achieved an "iconic status' in the last three ... Read more...
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Indian films week to begin in China June 24
May 20th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) "Taare Zameen Par", "Antaheen" and "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!" are part of a three-city Indian films' week that will begin in Beijing June 24.
Anurag Misra, ... Read more...
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Film fest celebrating Indo-China relations begins
May 18th, 2010 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A six-day Chinese Film Festival marking the diamond jubilee celebrations of the bilateral relations between India and China began in the capital Monday night.
"The Chinese Film Festival ... Read more...
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Chinese film festival in capital
April 4th, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) "Chinese Whispers", a festival of contemporary films from China featuring works by sixth generation film makers, begins in the capital Tuesday.
The April 6-27 festival will be held ... Read more...
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Amitabh Bachchan has no plans of retiring as yet
March 23rd, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan has revealed at the recent Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong that he has no plans of retiring as yet.Bachchan, 67, who has ... Read more...
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Kevin Spacey to star in Chinese film
January 14th, 2010 - 1:24 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has agreed to star in a new Chinese movie.
The "American Beauty" actor has signed up to take one of the lead roles in director ... Read more...
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Disney plans Chinese High School Musical
November 24th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 24 (ANI): Entertainment giant Disney is reportedly drawing plans to film a Chinese version of its hit High School Musical in Shanghai.The family-friendly conglomerate was said to have received clearance ... Read more...
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Goa all set to host IFFI from Monday
November 22nd, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
Panji, Nov 22 (ANI): Popular tourist hub Goa is all set to host the 40th International Film Festival of India from Monday.Interacting with the media after reviewing the preparations of the fest ... Read more...
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China makes its presence felt in Goa
November 21st, 2009 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 21 (IANS) After Chinese goods taking over the Indian market, a Chinese film will open 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here Monday.
"Wheat", directed by ... Read more...
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Chinese film ‘Wheat’ to open Goa IFFI
November 21st, 2009 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 21 (IANS) The 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be inaugurated by veteran actress Waheeda Rehman at a glittering ceremony here Monday.
Chinese film ... Read more...
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Director Pandiraj wins ICFF awards for ‘Pasanga’
November 21st, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director Pandiraj has won the "Best Director' for "Pasanga' at 16 International Children Film Festival awards held in Hyderabad. Children based films from various countries contended at the festival and Pandiraj really ... Read more...
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Northern Territory plans travel documentary to promote Top End tourism
September 7th, 2009 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sept 7 (ANI): The Northern Territory is set to follow in the footsteps of Tourism Queensland to tap Chinese market, and promote Top End as a holiday destination.The Top End is ... Read more...
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Jet Li to appear in Chinese film
August 26th, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Jet Li is quite renowned in the Hong Kong film industry, as well as Hollywood, as an action hero. The 46-year-old actor first appeared in Chinese films and then moved on to ... Read more...
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UK director may choreograph 2012 Olympics ceremonies
August 23rd, 2009 - 7:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 23(ANI): Stephen Daldry, an English theatre and film director who brought ballet to the screen and the stage in Billy Elliot, may be choreographing the opening and closing ceremonies for ... Read more...
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Chinese film producers face financial woes
July 18th, 2009 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 18 (Xinhua) Chinese film producers are struggling to make ends meet even though the country's movie industry earns good profits, say officials.
Hollywood blockbuster "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" collected 400 ... Read more...
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Love dolls resembling celebrities in hot demand in China
May 9th, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (ANI): Love dolls, which are made of silicone and resemble Chinese film stars Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, are said to be in hot demand in China.The dolls ... Read more...
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Catch all the gossip on your favorite STAR Plus shows and stars
March 21st, 2009 - 12:15 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
ON"STAR Sansaar'~Sunday, March 22nd @ 11 a.m. only on STAR Plus~Put dateline/place: Star Plus viewers can look forward to another relaxing fun filled Sunday as STAR Plus has a new offering ... Read more...
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No to stunts, yes to Bollywood, says Jackie Chan’s son (Interview)
February 26th, 2009 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) His father is one of the finest action stars of all time, but 26-year-old Jaycee Chan admits he is scared of doing stunts unlike dad Jackie Chan. ... Read more...
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Shilpa was nervous for Raj at press conference
February 5th, 2009 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty says she normally feels "calm and happy" when boyfriend Raj Kundra is by her side. But while announcing her association with the Rajasthan ... Read more...
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Jackie Chan named Vice Chairman of China film body
January 1st, 2009 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 1 (ANI): Jackie Chan has been named as the Vice Chairman of the China Film Association.The association will tie together moviemaking in Hong Kong and China.The 54-year-old action ... Read more...
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Olympics opening was a nerve wrecking experience for shows helmer
August 9th, 2008 - 3:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, the man behind the extravagant Olympics opening ceremony, has said that he was in buddle of nerves throughout the show.The ... Read more...
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Chinese culture shines at dazzling Olympics opening ceremony
August 9th, 2008 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Aug 8 (Xinhua) Five thousand years of Chinese civilization rolled out on a painting scroll Friday as the Beijing Olympics opened with resounding fireworks, dazzling lights and merrymaking crowds. The National ... Read more...
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We hope to have India-China co-productions soon: Asha Swarup
March 30th, 2008 - 1:49 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) With the Bollywood film "Chandni Chowk to China" marking the first step in co-production, India and China are aiming at increased cultural exchanges and are in the ... Read more...
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Chinese film festival begins today
March 28th, 2008 - 10:21 am ICT by admin
New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): A six-day Chinese films festival will begin here this evening where a bouquet of nine contemporary Chinese films will be showcased.
The festival will be held ... Read more...
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Chinese film festival begins in Delhi Friday
March 27th, 2008 - 9:56 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 27(IANS) A bouquet of nine contemporary Chinese films will be showcased at the Chinese Film Festival 2008 starting here Friday, the Directorate of Film Festival (DFF) announced Thursday. The ... Read more...
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Bangalore boy a toast at Cairo kid’s film fest
March 8th, 2008 - 12:53 pm ICT by admin
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 ... Read more...
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Jet Li breaks Chinese film salary record
November 27th, 2007 - 2:15 pm ICT by admin
London , Nov 27(ANI): Chinese action hero Jet Li became the highest earning actor in a Chinese-language film after raking in a whooping 100m Yuan (6.5m pounds) for his latest movie.The Hero ... Read more...
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