Capital to host its first ‘Delhi International Film Festival’
August 21st, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After getting the glimpse of Arab and Asian cinema at the Osian's Cinefan Film Festival, get set for first ever Delhi International Film Festival ... Read more...
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Aamir now owns Shammi Kapoor’s jacket
August 1st, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan can now take pride in owning legendary actor Shammi Kapoor's jacket, one among the six film memorabilia items he bid ... Read more...
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Rajesh has got the rest he wanted (A tribute from friend and neighbour Salim Khan)
July 18th, 2012 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
I could not control my emotions when I heard of Rajesh Khanna's sad and untimely demise today (Wednesday) afternoon. I remember way back in the early 1960s, my writing career and ... Read more...
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Osian back with second mega auction of movie art
July 11th, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The history of Indian cinema will cross an artistic threshold to become classical collectors' memoribilia in an
auction, "Film Memoribilia: The Osian's Cinefan Auction" ... Read more...
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First South Asian film fest concludes in Washington (Lead)
June 4th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 4 (IANS) The first edition of annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) came to an end with the screening of Dev Anand's "Hum Dono", fully restored in ... Read more...
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Washington hosts first South Asian film festival
June 4th, 2012 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 4 (IANS) The curtain came down on the first annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) with the screening of Dev Anand's "Hum Dono", fully restored in colour.Attended ... Read more...
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‘Teri Meri…’ pays tribute to 1960s movie legends
May 29th, 2012 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Actor Shahid Kapoor, who plays a struggling musician of the 1960s in his forthcoming film "Teri Meri Kahaani," says that portion is inspired by the ... Read more...
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Kareena, Bhandarkar at the New York Indian Film Festival
May 8th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar are among the celebrities expected to walk the red carpet of the 12th edition of New York ... Read more...
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R.K. Narayan’s ‘Guide’ comes to Indian stage in theatrical avatar (Preview) (With image)
March 13th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Forty-four years after R.K. Narayan's literary milestone, "Guide", the love story of tour guide Raju and dancer Rosy, was made into a Broadway musical with ... Read more...
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Superstars, wildlife and religion on bookshelf (IANS Books This Week)
February 4th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Unwind this weekend with a pile of meaningful books. Browse with IANS.1. "Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema"; Edited by Bhaichand Patel; Published ... Read more...
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Shahid to pay tribute to Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand
December 30th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, known for his dancing skills, will pay a tribute to legendary actors Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor, who passed away ... Read more...
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Ranveer to woo Sonakshi with Dev Anand’s songs
December 15th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Dev Anand lives again! In the soon-to-start-shooting of Rs.60 crore action-adventure "Lootera", Ranveer Singh would reportedly be shown wooing Sonakshi Sinha with some of the Evergreen ... Read more...
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Dev Anand’s ashes immersed in Godavari
December 14th, 2011 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
Nashik (Maharashtra), Dec 14 (IANS) Evergreen star Dev Anand's ashes were immersed in the Godavari river in Nashik Wednesday evening by his son Suneil, a family friend said."Suniel just finished ... Read more...
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Memorial service for Dev Anand Friday
December 13th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) A memorial service for evergreen star Dev Anand, who passed away following a cardiac arrest in London last week, will be held at the famous Mehboob ... Read more...
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I’m most certainly not gay, says Jackie Shroff
December 13th, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff dismisses reports that he gave an interview to a Pakistani website about his sexual preference and clarifies that he is not gay."Can ... Read more...
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4th Bengaluru film fest will pay tribute to Dev Anand
December 7th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 7 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF), starting Dec 15, will pay tribute to actor, producer and director Dev Anand, who passed ... Read more...
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Dev got too involved with himself: Waheeda Rehman
December 6th, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) The ethereal Waheeda Rehman missed the opportunity to meet her co-star Dev Anand one last time, but fondly remembers him as a good producer. She, however, ... Read more...
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Dev Anand’s funeral probably over weekend
December 6th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Dev Anand's wife and daughter will be leaving for London Tuesday night but the funeral will take place only Dec 9 or 10, his close associate ... Read more...
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Dev Anand’s leading ladies remember their ‘hero’
December 6th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) For Hema Malini, he was a "real hero", and for Asha Parekh, working with him was "like being on an express train" -- two veteran ... Read more...
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Dev Anand was stylish and well-read: Vyjayanthimala
December 6th, 2011 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Yesteryears' actress Vyjayanthimala remembers Dev Anand as a stylish and cultured co-star with whom she did hit movie "Jewel Thief". She also reveals that in those ... Read more...
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Dev Anand is forever, says Pakistani daily
December 6th, 2011 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IANS) Dev Anand who left Lahore in 1943 at the age of 19 with just Rs.30 in his pocket and went on to become an iconic actor-director ... Read more...
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The brothers Anand: Tracking the Navketan story
December 5th, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Chicago, Dec 5 (IANS) The death of Dev Anand just days before he was set to launch the first book about his pioneering movie production house Navketan is expected ... Read more...
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‘No ‘R.I.P.’ for Dev Anand’
December 5th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Several Dev Anand fans have been posting "Rest In Peace" messages on social networking sites ever since the news of his demise was flashed. But ... Read more...
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Sand artist pays tribute to Dev Anand
December 5th, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (IANS) Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Monday created a huge sculpture in Odisha as a tribute to Bollywood legend Dev Anand who died after a career spanning 65 ... Read more...
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The Love Bird has gone: Thackeray grieves for Dev Anand
December 5th, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) "The Love Bird has gone…" This was how Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Monday mourned the demise of evergreen actor Dev Anand.In a rare, signed ... Read more...
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‘Khoya khoya chand’ - Some of Dev Anand’s hit songs
December 4th, 2011 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) From Sadhana to Waheeda Rahman, Usha Kiran to Nalini Jaywant, Dev Anand romanced most of the beauties of the black and white era. The songs ... Read more...
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Evergreen actor Dev Anand dies in London
December 4th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Evergreen romantic star Dev Anand, who epitomised the debonair, urban gentleman on screen and gave classic hits like "Guide" in his career as actor and filmmaker spanning ... Read more...
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Dev Anand’s brief fling with politics
December 4th, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Dev Anand, who passed away at 88 in London early Sunday, was perhaps the first Bollywood star who formally tried his luck in politics. He ... Read more...
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President, vice president, PM condole Dev Anand’s death
December 4th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and several other political leaders Sunday condoled the demise of veteran actor Dev ... Read more...
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Punjab village mourns its son who never returned
December 4th, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Pathankot (Punjab), Dec 4 (IANS) The nondescript village of Gharota in Punjab's newest district of Pathankot has never forgotten its most famous resident - legendary film actor Dev Anand.It is ... Read more...
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Dev saab’s spirit, optimism inspiring: Bhandarkar
December 4th, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Optimistic, strong and passionate - that's how filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar remembers the evergreen Dev Anand, who passed away in London following a cardiac arrest.Dev Anand ... Read more...
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Dev Anand Bollywood’s original style icon: Designers
December 4th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Dev Anand, the style icon of 1950s and 1960s, scripted a fashion statement with his scarves, mufflers and jackets and his singnature puff, inspired ... Read more...
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India lost an illustrious son in Dev Anand: Jayalalithaa
December 4th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and yesteryears actress J. Jayalalithaa Sunday condoled the death of Bollywood legend Dev Anand in London, saying India has lost "a great ... Read more...
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Filmography of evergreen star Dev Anand
December 4th, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The evergreen Dev Anand charmed audiences with various roles and was one of the few stars who appeared with a range of actresses.Here is ... Read more...
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Dev Anand lived and died on his own terms: Shekhar Kapur
December 4th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says his uncle, late Bollywood legend Dev Anand, lived life on his own terms."Dev Anand lived n died at his own terms. ... Read more...
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