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Daily Archives: Aug 5, 2016

Mahmood Farooqui’s conviction unjust: Anusha Rizvi

The conviction of Mahmood Farooqui, co-director of Hindi film "Peepli Live" for rape is unjust, says his wife Anusha Rizvi. She says they will...

Haryana bans comedy film ‘The Legend of Michael Mishra’

A day after the Punjab government imposed a ban on the screening of comedy film "The Legend of Michael Mishra", the Haryana government on...

Ali Fazal signed as lead opposite Judi Dench

Actor Ali Fazal has been roped in as the male lead opposite Academy Award winning-actress Judi Dench in Hollywood film titled "Victoria And Abdul". Ali,...

Indian’s parasite twist to Khasi folk tale wins at international film fest

How about a parasitic twist to a Khasi folktale from India's scenic northeast hills' An Indian researcher has done just that and bagged the...

Never thought I’ll become a singer: Neeti Mohan

Singer Neeti Mohan, best known for songs like "Kheech meri photo", "Jiya re" and "Ishq wala love", says she never thought of becoming a...

Easier to direct film than TV show: Farah Khan

Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan, who has movies like "Main Hoon Na" and "Om Shanti Om" to her credit, says she feels it is easier to...

Vogue Wedding Show 2016 begins in Delhi

With trendy bridal wear, trousseau options, wedding favours and jewellery, the Vogue Wedding Show returned to the national capital on Friday with more bling...

Outsider in Bollywood needs patience over talent: Esha Gupta

Actress Esha Gupta, who comes from a non-film background, says an outsider in the industry needs to have patience more than talent.Asked why she...

‘Baahubali – The Conclusion’ to release in April, 2017

Filmmaker Karan Johar has shared that the second instalment of S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus "Baahubali" will hit the screens in April next year.Karan, who...

Prince Narula to make fiction TV debut as wrestler

Reality TV star Prince Narula is all set to make his fiction debut on television with the upcoming show "Badho Bahu".The winner of popular...

Dongre to launch handloom clusters with government

Designer Anita Dongre in partnership with the government, will be launching handloom clusters across India soon.The designer, who met Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani...

The memoir of a filmmaker, magic and dating (IANS Books This Weekend)

Study the aesthetics of a noted Malayalam filmmaker, delve into the fantastical world of a young man who conceals within himself a supernatural tiger,...

Film, cricket stars sign petition to strengthen animals act

Celebrities, including John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane, have signed a new petition...

‘Suicide Squad’ is strictly for DC fans only ( Rating: **1/2)

By Troy RibeiroFilm: "Suicide Squad"; Director: David Ayer; Cast: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Viola Davis, Jay Hernandez, Adewale...

Want to do Kalpana Chawla, Gayatri Devi biopics: Prachi

After portraying former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin's first wife Naureen in the biographical sports drama film "Azhar", actress Prachi Desai says she is keen to...

‘Fever’: A painfully convoluted film ( Rating: *)

By Troy RibeiroFilm: "Fever"; Director: Rajeev Jhaveri; Cast: Rajeev Khandelwal, Gauhar Khan, Ankita Makwana, Caterina Murino, Gemma Atkinson, Victor Banerjee; Rating: *Touted as a...

Wonder boy Budhia deserves chance to run his dream

The people in Odisha on Friday gave thumbs up to the movie "Budhia Singh Born To Run" as they chorused that the wonder...

‘Dishoom’ crosses Rs 50 crore mark in opening week

Director Rohit Dhawan's "Dishoom", starring Varun Dhawan, John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez, has minted Rs 53.34 crore in its opening week."Dishoom", which collected Rs...

Sony SAB launches no-honking awareness campaign

Sony SAB channel has come out with a no-honking awareness campaign titled Drive Gupp Chupp here.The campaign is launched to spread awareness about nuisance...

Sonam Kapoor named ambassador of Word to Screen Market

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has been announced as the ambassador for the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival and Star India's Word to Screen...

Garner glad to play mom

Actress Jennifer Garner, who stars in the comedy film "Nine Lives", says she is glad to take up motherly roles.Family has always been Garner's...

Acting with Hrithik gave Pooja the jitters

Pooja Hegde is set to make her Bollywood acting debut with "Bang Bang!" star Hrithik Roshan in the forthcoming film "Mohenjo Daro", and the...

Amal Sehrawat ‘in awe of’ Naseeruddin Shah

"Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" fame actor Amal Sehrawat got his long wish of watching Naseeruddin Shah perform live on stage fulfilled when he...

Sahil Khattar returns with ‘Know Your Punjabis’ sequel

Comedian Sahil Khattar, who received an overwhelming response for the comedy video "Know your Punjabis", has now returned with its sequel titled "Punjabis On...

Urvashi Rautela to open jewellery exhibition

Actress Urvashi Rautela will be opening an upcoming three-day jewellery exhibition titled Glamour 2016 on August 19 here.The exhibition will take place at Hotel...

Jewellery brand Nimai to make foray into e-commerce

Nimai, a multi-artist concept jewellery brand, is set to make its foray into e-commerce with launch of its website shopnimai.com on Sunday.Nimai curates works...

Surprise flash mob for Remo D’souza

Ace choreographer and filmmaker Remo D'souza was taken by surprise when artistes, including actor Faisal Khan, dancers Kunwar Amar and Siddhesh Pai, performed a...

Will start ‘Saamy 2′ after Vikram’s ‘Garuda’: director Hari

Director Hari, who is gearing up to start working on the sequel to his 2003 Tamil blockbuster “Saamy”, says the project will only go...

Jacqueline, Sarah Jane Dias, Sophie, Bhumi At The Coach Launch Celebrations

COACH, the leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brand, celebrated its launch in India with its Modern Luxury retail...

Tiger Shroff & Remo Dsouza promote A Flying Jatt

Tiger Shroff & Remo Dsouza promote A Flying Jatt on 4th Aug 2016. Remo D'Souza Tiger Shroff