Daily soaps? No way, says Ranvijay
July 18th, 2012 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Veejay-turned-actor Ranvijay Singh, who has tried his hand at acting in both Hindi and Punjabi films, says he does not want to do daily ... Read more...
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Three cheers for Sachin, Rekha: Bollywood
April 27th, 2012 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Bollywood diva Rekha and cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha and the film fraternity has extended its best wishes to ... Read more...
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Without big stars, one always struggles: Nagesh Kukunoor
January 26th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor understands the importance of casting popular actors in movies for box office success, but says he is not ready to compromise ... Read more...
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Beyond location, panellists debate Rajasthan in Indian cinema
January 24th, 2012 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) The exotica of the mysterious Thar desert is inextricably crafted into the psyche of mainstream Indian cinema but it has yet to grow cinematic culture ... Read more...
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Kuknoor says no movie on Telengana issue right now
December 14th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) Acclaimed Hyderabadi filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, known for his creations based on social issues, Wednesday said he has no plans to make a movie on Telengana."It ... Read more...
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Bollywood today has directors with different styles and vision: Boman Irani (Interview)
December 4th, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A professional photographer, Boman Irani had done theatre and featured in many TV commercials before he entered Bollywood. Having delivered some memorable performances since ... Read more...
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After ‘Force’, Nishikant Kamat to direct psycho-thriller
November 15th, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Director Nishikanth Kamath, who is all set to start a new film for another production house, says he would love to direct "Force 2" but ... Read more...
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Kukunoor’s ‘Mod’ like a gentle sonnet (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***1/2)
October 14th, 2011 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Mod"; Cast: Ayesha Takia Azmi, Rannvijay Singh, Raghuvir Yadav and Tanve Azmi; Director: Nagesh Kukunoor; Rating: ***1/2Ahhhhhhh! It's been a while since one felt that stab in the heart ... Read more...
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I stay away from formulas: Nagesh Kukunoor (Interview)
October 1st, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor believes in "reinventing" and "rethinking". He says he tries to stay away from formulas and has just made his first love ... Read more...
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‘Mod’ will now release Oct 14
September 28th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Director Nagesh Kukunoor's 'Mod', which was set for a Sep 30 release, will now come out Oct 14.The film, starring Ayesha Takia and Rannvijay ... Read more...
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Bollywood mourns Tiger Pataudi’s death
September 22nd, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) "Legend", "great captain", "style icon", "gentleman" -- that's how the Bollywood brigade remembered former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi on receiving news ... Read more...
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Nagesh Kukunoor wants challenge of different genres
September 20th, 2011 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) Film-maker Nagesh Kukunoor, known for his penchant for dabbling with different genres of film, wants to challenge himself with every single movie he makes. For ... Read more...
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It’s Kukunoor Movies again, for better connect
August 26th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor has rechristened his banner Kukunoor Movies from Sic Production because he feels it will help audiences connect better."Sic Production is the company ... Read more...
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‘Mod’ is my first love story: Nagesh Kukunoor
August 3rd, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Director Nagesh Kuknoor, who was sure not to make a love story ever, proved himself wrong by making "Mod". He says it was the story ... Read more...
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For these HIV kids, life is all questions, no answers (Nov 14 is Children’s Day)
November 13th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
By Anjali Ojha
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) They are chirpy, confident and full of the energy - like all children are - but for one difference. They are HIV-positive, and some are ... Read more...
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Mumbai ‘48 Hour Film Project’ to begin Friday
November 11th, 2010 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) An international filmmaking competition, where filmmakers are required to make a movie in 48 hours, is set to begin its Mumbai leg Friday.Called the Mumbai 48 Hour Film ... Read more...
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Prateik is my baby: Arya Babbar (Movie Snippets)
September 26th, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arya Babbar says he shares a fantastic relationship with stepbrother Prateik Babbar and calls him his "bachcha" (baby).
"Prateik mera bachcha hai (Pratiek is my baby). ... Read more...
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Flurry of new releases before biggies strike
August 28th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): There are still a few more days to go before the release of 'Dabangg' but before that there are a dozen odd films filling in the ... Read more...
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Interview with Nagesh Kukunoor
August 28th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Nagesh Kukunoor tells Jyothi Venkatesh that he feels excited as a director when he casts an actor against the tide.How would you describe your film "Aashaayein'?"Aashayein' ... Read more...
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Movie Review: Aashayein (2010)
August 27th, 2010 - 11:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Aashayein: For hardcore John Abraham fansRating: 2.5 out of 5*Starring: John Abraham, Sonal Sehgal, Anaitha Nair, Prateeksha Lonkar, Girish Karnad and Farida JalalDirector: Nagesh KukunoorAugust 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Long stuck ... Read more...
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John turns compulsive gambler in ‘Aashayein’ (IANS Preview)
August 24th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Missed John Abraham on big screen? The Bollywood hunk returns as a compulsive gambler-turned-good Samaritan with Nagesh Kukunoor's long-awaited project "Aashayein", releasing Friday.
"'Aashayein' is the story ... Read more...
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Director’s Motive Behind The Steamy Scene In Aashayein
August 22nd, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Be it Emraan Hashmi, Saif Ali Khan, or Akhsay Kumar, Bollywood stars are often in the news for their onscreen love-making scenes. Now, the buzz in ... Read more...
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I’m itching to act again: Nagesh Kukunoor (Interview)
August 22nd, 2010 - 9:43 am ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Nagesh Kukunoor is yearning to face the camera again. Absent from the big screen for the last four years, the director is now making ... Read more...
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John gets steamy with co-star in ‘Aashayein’
August 20th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Bollywood hunk John Abraham has done it again. After shooting an intimate scene with Katrina Kaif in his last outing "New York", the actor will now ... Read more...
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Chak De girl Aliya Bose in ‘Ashayein’ (Movie Snippets)
August 16th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Actress Anahita Nair, popularly known as Aliya Bose of 2007 film "Chak De India", will now be seen in Nagesh Kukunoor's "Aashayein".
Anahita plays John Abraham's friend ... Read more...
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John Wants To Beat Hrithik; To Die With A Smile
August 11th, 2010 - 10:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): While John Abraham doesn't plead with his ladylove to end his life like Hrithik Roshan does in Guzaarish, there ... Read more...
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Kareena leading female endorser of 2010 (Movie Snippets)
August 10th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is the leading woman endorser of the year, according to a report by AdEx India, a division of TAM Media Research.
Kareena had ... Read more...
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‘Aashayein’ essentially a pack of love songs (IANS Music Review)
August 2nd, 2010 - 9:24 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Film: "Aashayein"; Music Directors: Pritam Chakroborty, Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant and Shiraz Uppal; Lyricists: Sameer, Kumaar, Shakeel Sohail and Mir Ali Husain; Singers: Neeraj Shridhar, Shaan, Tulsi Kumar, Shiraz ... Read more...
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John Abraham talks about forthcoming flick ‘Aashayein’
July 29th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, July 29 (ANI): Bollywood actor John Abraham talked about his coming up film 'Aashayein' during a promotional event here on Thursday.Abraham said that the film would leave a positive impact ... Read more...
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John Abraham wishes Dhoni Happy Birthday
July 7th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Actor John Abraham, who shares a great rapport with newly-married Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wished him on his 29th birthday Wednesday.
"I wish Dhoni a very ... Read more...
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Gul Panag to fight against female foeticide
May 13th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) Former Miss India and actress Gul Panag will now be seen in a new avatar of a crusader disseminating awareness about social evils like female foeticide and drug ... Read more...
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Salim-Sulaiman to Compose a Song for the FIFA World Cup
April 10th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Salim-Sulaiman, after being the first Indian musicians to be nominated for an Emmy Award are now set to make another record. The corporate body associated with ... Read more...
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Benegal to chair panel on National Film Awards
December 23rd, 2009 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The revamped expert panel set up to raise the profile of the National Film Awards Wednesday selected noted film director Shyam Benegal as its chairman and ... Read more...
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Sameera Reddy Gets A Special B’day Gift From Priyadarshan
December 17th, 2009 - 1:44 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K JhaWhat would've been a routine birthday bash for Sameera Reddy on Sunday night turned out to be a very special occasion when Priyadarshan who has just given the ... Read more...
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Panels formed to raise profile of National Film Awards, IFFI
December 10th, 2009 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The information and broadcasting ministry Thursday announced the setting up of two panels comprising eminent film personalities to raise the profile of National Film Awards (NFA)and ... Read more...
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