Ayushmann won’t assist Sircar in ‘Jaffna’
August 19th, 2012 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Ayushmann Khurrana says he will not assist director Shoojit Sircar in "Jaffna" anymore due to paucity of time."After 'Vicky Donor', there was nothing, so I decided ... Read more...
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Congress MP uses dialogue to describe Parrikar’s work ethic
August 11th, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 11 (IANS) A Congress MP Saturday used a dialogue from the iconic film 'Sholay' to describe what he believed was the work ethic of the 12-member Goa ... Read more...
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Rohan Sippy’s film with Ayushmann, Kunaal, goes on floors (Movie Snippets)
July 22nd, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) After "Dum Maaro Dum", director Rohan Sippy is back to work with yet-to-be titled film featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Kunaal Roy Kapur."Roll camera. And we ... Read more...
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Bollywood prays for Rajesh Khanna’s departed soul
July 21st, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) From megastar Amitabh Bachchan to the famed Kapoor clan - a horde of Bollywood celebrities, mostly dressed down in white, attended a prayer meet here ... Read more...
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Zohra Segal, Ramesh Sippy to get lifetime honours
May 29th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Zohra Segal, who turned 100 years old last month, and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will be honoured for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema ... Read more...
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A red carpet premiere for TV’s ‘Madhubala’
May 22nd, 2012 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The launch of forthcoming show "Madhubala... Ek Ishq, Ek Junoon" here was nothing less than a glamorous red carpet Bollywood premiere. And why not -- the ... Read more...
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Dilip Saheb, a colossus: Big B
May 4th, 2012 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all praise for Bollywood's golden couple Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu and says that the former is of exceptionally large status."...the ... Read more...
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Genelia, Arbaaz kickstart IIFA voting weekend
March 30th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A host of Bollywood celebrities, including Arbaaz Khan, Genelia D'Souza and Zoya Akhtar came out to cast their votes to select winners on the ... Read more...
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Prateik shines in ‘Ekk Deewana Tha’ (IANS Hindi Film Review)
February 18th, 2012 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Ekk Deewana Tha"; Starring: Prateik, Amy Jackson; Directed by: Amy Jackson;Rating: ***If God lies in the details then "Ek Deewana Tha", Tamil-Telugu director Gautham Menon's first Hindi film in ... Read more...
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Ramesh Sippy new NFDC chairperson
January 17th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Well-known filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)."Yes, Mr. Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson ... Read more...
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Conclave to develop cinema in east India
December 15th, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) In a bid to promote and boost the entertainment industry in eastern India, FICCI Frames -- a media and entertainment business conclave -- was held ... Read more...
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Missed it at Cannes? Catch it in Mumbai
October 18th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Long queues of mostly youngsters and celebrities are a common sight at the 13th Mumbai Film Festival, which is attracting huge crowds thanks to the excellent ... Read more...
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Ramesh Sippy plans to direct again (Movie Snippets)
April 20th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who donned the director's hat 16 years ago for "Zamana Deewana", is planning to go behind the camera soon."Now I ... Read more...
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‘Dum Maro Dum’ may be screened in court before release (Lead)
April 13th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji/New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Before hitting the theatres April 22, Rohan Sippy's "Dum Maaro Dum" could be screened before the Panaji bench of the Bombay High court.Savio Rodrigues, ... Read more...
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Nothing wrong in ‘Dum Maaro Dum’: Rohan Sippy
April 9th, 2011 - 1:15 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) The Goa government is unhappy with the portrayal of the state in the promos of upcoming film "Dum Maaro Dum" and a Goan has approached ... Read more...
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Police complaint against ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ makers
April 8th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 8 (IANS) The Goa State Women's Commission (GSCW) Friday filed a police complaint against the makers of Bollywood film "Dum Maaro Dum" for making derogatory remarks against ... Read more...
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Court issues notice to director of ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ (Lead)
April 7th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 7 (IANS) The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court Thursday issued notices to the director and producers of Bollywood film 'Dum Maaro Dum' and other officials, ... Read more...
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Court to hear petition to ban ‘Dum Maro Dum’
April 6th, 2011 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 6 (IANS) The Bombay High Court will Thursday hear a petition seeking a ban on the release of Rohan Sippy's film "Dum Maro Dum" on the grounds ... Read more...
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Bollywood dominated FICCI FRAMES Conclave
March 26th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Even though the FICCI Frames Conclave is a convention of the business of the entertainment industry on the whole, the major focus of the three-day ... Read more...
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National Awards for ‘Kutty Srank’, Amitabh, Rituparno
September 15th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Malayalam film "Kutty Srank" has got the National Award for best film while Amitabh Bachchan bags his third National Award for his performance in "Paa", it ... Read more...
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‘Dum Maaro Dum’ to release in February 2011
May 26th, 2010 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Abhishek Bachchan-Bipasha Basu-starrer thriller "Dum Maaro Dum" will release Feb 4 next year, its producers say.
"We are hugely excited about 'Dum Maaro Dum'. It has ... Read more...
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‘Masterclass’ by IIFW every Thursday at 10 PM only on Fox History and Entertainment Channel
May 6th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 06, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): "Masterclass' is an IIFW (Indian Independent Filmmakers Worldwide) initiative in association with Fox History and Entertainment channel. A thirteen part series hosted by Sudhir Mishra, "Masterclass' ... Read more...
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Fox Star to co-produce Rohan Sippy, Abhishek’s third film
March 16th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Fox Star Studios, a joint venture between Twentieth Century Fox and Star, has announced it will co-produce "Dum Maaro Dum", director Rohan Sippy and actor Abhishek Bachchan's ... Read more...
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We hope to be a game changer in movie business: Anil Ambani
March 3rd, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Industrialist Anil Ambani, who feels movies speak a language that transcends borders, said that Reliance Entertainment will hopefully act as a game changer and help the best ... Read more...
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Seoul to host Bollywood awards show
January 26th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 26 (ANI): Seoul (South Korea) will host the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in 2010."It is expected to draw hundreds of India's leading actors, actresses and filmmakers", ... Read more...
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A crack policeman’s snapshots of national newsmakers (IANS Book Review, With Images)
December 29th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
"The British, The Bandits And The Bordermen (From the diaries and articles of K.F. Rustamji)" edited by P.V. Rajgopal; Publisher: Wisdom Tree; Price: Rs 495Gabbar Singh, the dacoit who became ... Read more...
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Big B conferred with Asian Film Cultural Award for his contribution to Indian cinema
December 8th, 2009 - 7:28 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Dec.8 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was conferred with the Asian Film Cultural Award in recognition to his four decades of contribution to the Indian cinema and for taking it ... Read more...
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Kasaravalli’s debut film ‘Ghatashradhdha’ makes T20 list
December 4th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
By V.S. Rajapur
Bangalore, Dec 4 (IANS) Girish Kasaravalli's debut film "Ghatashradhdha" has found place in the T20 of Indian Cinema list. The films were chosen through a contest at the 40th International ... Read more...
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Alka replaces Tuhinaa in Jyoti
October 15th, 2009 - 1:03 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Alka Kaushal is all set to enter Sphere Origin show Jyoti on NDTV Imagine. She is replacing Tuhinaa Vora as Bharavi in the serial. The actress got fame to Kumkum where ... Read more...
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James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ arrives with a bang
August 29th, 2009 - 7:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star Studios India called for the industry to witness a glimpse of the biggest Hollywood movie- "Avatar' that is to hit the cinemas in the coming ... Read more...
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Subhash Ghai lead India to Entertainment
July 31st, 2009 - 2:02 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
28th July 09, it was a historic day for Whistling Woods International (WWI) institute in Mumbai when it launched a new course for all MBA students to avail the opportunity of ... Read more...
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Bollywood rejoices after settling dispute with multiplexes (Lead)
June 5th, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5(IANS) Heaving a sigh of relief after a 14-hour meeting that Friday resolved a crippling four-month dispute between Bollywood producers-distributors and multiplexes, United Producers and Distributors Forum (UPDF) chairman ... Read more...
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Bollywood joins hands against multiplexes (Lead)
April 7th, 2009 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Bollywood biggies including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Ronnie Screwvala Tuesday came together to solve the tussle between the producers and multiplex owners over profit sharing ... Read more...
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I was offered ’saas-bahu’ show but declined: Kanwaljit Singh
March 25th, 2009 - 9:53 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) His role in Ramesh Sippy's mega serial "Buniyaad" gave him his first taste of success and he followed it up with "Dard" and "Saans". Actor Kanwaljit Singh, ... Read more...
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Deepa Mehta and Ravi and Renu Chopra host special screening of ‘Videsh’
March 18th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Deepa Mehta and producers Ravi and Renu Chopra hosted a special screening of their film "Videsh - Heaven on Earth' for their friends and close associates last evening at BR House ... Read more...
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