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Everything you need to know about Arjun Dumari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Arjun Dumari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

My father, my inspiration: Shruti Haasan

May 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, says her father has been very inspiring for her. She marvels at her father's dedication and says he has the same enthusiasm that a newcomer has for his work.

When Farhan Akhtar started missing 'Don'

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) While shooting a TV commercial in Kuala Lumpur, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar constantly feared 'Don' might emerge out of somewhere. He reminisced the days when he shot his 2006 film "Don" in the city.

'Aurangzeb' mints Rs.3.75 crore on opening day

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor-starrer "Aurangzeb" has drawn a decent response at the box office with an opening day collection of Rs.3.75 crore.

'Aurangzeb': Mesmering, well-cast family drama of flawed people (IANS Hindi Film Review)

May 17, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Film: Aurangzeb; Starring: Arjun Kapoor, Prithviraj, Rishi Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh, Swara Bhaskara, Sasheh Agha, Tanve Azmi; Directed by Atul Sabharwal; Rating: ****

Arjun Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran promote 'Aurangzeb' in Gurgaon

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The lead actors of Yash Raj's upcoming crime drama Aurangzeb - Arjun Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran- promoted their film in Gurgaon.

What's Swara's survival kit? (Movie Snippets)

May 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Actress Swara Bhaskar believes her survival kit, primarily comprising her friends and family, helps her sail through the ups and downs in her showbiz career.

Sasheh Aagha never felt helpless during MMS scandal

May 15, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Pakistani actress Sasheh Aagha, making her Bollywood debut with "Aurangzeb", was involved in an MMS scandal, but says it was not a difficult phase.

Big banners don't entail compromises: Atul Sabharwal

May 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) It's a misconception that a director has to compromise with his or her ideas while working with a big banner, says "Aurangzeb" director Atul Sabharwal and admits that under the umbrella of a big name "you are protected".

Rishi, Jackie hail Arjun for his passion

May 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Senior actors Rishi Kapoor and Jackie Shroff are impressed with their "Aurangzeb" co-actor Arjun Kapoor. While Rishi Kapoor lauds his "passion for work", Jackie is impressed with his "talent".

Mix of scandal, mafia drama at box office this weekend (IANS Preview)

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The box office will see two releases this weekend -- Atul Sabharwal's mafia thriller "Aurangzeb" and Amit Kasaria's directorial project "I don't Luv U" which is about an MMS scandal.

Salma Agha to direct a women centric film

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Pakistani actress Salma Agha plans to wield the megaphone with a women-centric subject.

Arjun Sarja to direct 'Jai Hind 2'(With Image)

May 11, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Southern actor Arjun Sarja is all set to wield the megaphone for multi-lingual action-drama "Jai Hind 2", the sequel to his Tamil blockbuster "Jai Hind". The film will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

Arjun Kapoor to promote 'Aurangzeb' in double role

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor, who plays double role in Yash Raj's upcoming crime thriller "Aurangzeb", wil also promote the film in double role.

Arjun supports remakes

May 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor admits his "father made a living out of making remakes" and that he would love to be a part of the kind of cinema made by his father Boney Kapoor.

Aurangzeb's press meet held at under construction site

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The makers of Yash Raj's upcoming crime thriller 'Aurangzeb' adopted a unique method of promotion by holding a press meet at an under construction site in Mumbai.

Arjun Kapoor: My mom always said Salman was godsend

May 10, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor, who gives credit to Salman Khan for his foray into acting, says his mother Mona credits the superstar with seeing his potential.

Why low-key promotions for 'Aurangzeb'?

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Over the top pre-release publicity has become the norm in filmdom, but contrary to this, the promotions of crime thriller "Aurangzeb" have been low-key so far. But director Atul Sabharwal says as the release date gets closer, the promotions will get intense.

Arjun likely to shoot for 'Okkadu' remake by year-end

May 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor says that he will start shooting for the Hindi remake of southern movie "Okkadu" by the end of the year.

I don't think TV interests me at all: Divya Dutta

May 9, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) She had her stint on the small screen with shows like "Shanno Ki Shaadi", but Divya Dutta is not interested in the medium anymore.

'Satyagraha' trailer launch at Jantar Mantar?

May 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is almost ready with his film "Satyagraha", may release the film's trailer at Jantar Mantar in the capital.

It's rugged looks for Arjun in 'D-Day' (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Described as one of the most good looking actors in Hindi cinema, Arjun Rampal will sport rugged looks in his forthcoming film "D-Day".

'Aurangzeb' promotion at under-construction sites

May 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) With new promotion techniques coming up these days, the team of forthcoming film "Aurangzeb" has decided to hold press meets to promote the thriller only at under-construction building sites here.

Due to erratic timings 'Powder' didn't do well: Atul Sabharwal

May 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) A brilliant story, taut scripting, effective dialogues and great performances by the cast made "Powder" a perfect crime show for small screen. But its director Atul Sabharwal, who is making his big screen debut "Auragnzeb", says the show did not get high ratings because of its timings. He feels television is not an effective medium.

Alia eager to hit 'Highway' set, again

May 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) One-film-old Alia Bhatt is enjoying shooting for Imtiaz Ali's "Highway" so much that she can't wait to resume shooting for the movie.

Arjun Kapoor expert in shooting lovemaking scenes

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor, who did an intimate scene in his debut film "Ishqzaade", also shot a lovemaking scene for his forthcoming thriller "Aurangzeb" and seems to have mastered the art of doing them.

Ayushmann Khurrana and Arjun Rampal sizzle on ramp for Blackberry Sharp Night

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Ayushmann Khurrana and Arjun Rampal scorched the ramp at Blackberry's Sharp Night event showcasing their all-new spring summer collection in Mumbai.

Leading men's luxury brand launches e-magazine

May 4, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Men now have a one-stop shop on the latest fashion trends, leisure, technology, gadgets and automobiles through a fashion e-magazine launched by a leading luxury menswear brand.

Alia Bhatt in high spirits thanks to '2 States', 'Highway'

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Alia Bhatt has wrapped up one schedule of "2 States" and is set to start the next schedule of Imtiaz Ali's "Highway" with Randeep Hooda.

Five composers for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.

Allu Arjun's 'Race Gurram' to go on floors May 2

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is awaiting the release of his romantic-drama "Iddarammayilatho", will begin work Thursday on his next project titled "Race Gurram".

'Wife' troubles dog Jharkhand BJP leaders

April 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Ranchi, April 29 (IANS) Many senior BJP leaders in Jharkhand have faced embarrassment as women claiming to be their 'wives' have spoken to the media.

Summer heat hits Aishwarya Arjun

April 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Tamil actress Aishwarya Arjun fainted on the sets of upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Pattathu Yaanai" Sunday in Trichy due to extremely hot weather.

Anirudh ropes in London-based R&B singer

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Tamil composer Anirudh Ravichander, composer of "Kolaveri di", has roped in London-based R&B singer Arjun Coomaraswamy, to perform a song in upcoming romantic-comedy "Vanakkam Chennai".

MPs seek BRAI bill withdrawal

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A group of MPs Friday urged the government to withdraw the "controversial" Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill that was tabled in parliament a few days ago.

Boney plays peacemaker, brings Sridevi, Srilatha closer

April 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The legal and property disputes between Sridevi and her sister Srilatha are a thing of the past. Now they have established a comfort level with each other, thanks to Boney Kapoor's mediation.

Arjun Kapoor-Atul Sabbarwal to work again

April 25, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Impressed with a positive response to the trailer of the forthcoming film "Aurangzeb", producer Aditya Chopra has given the green sigal to director Atul Sabbarwal and actor Arjun Kapoor to start work on their next venture.

Salman Khan turns arm wrestler to endorse 'Dixcy Scott'

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Salman Khan, who has been indulging in a variety of sports in reel life, is now busy promoting his favourite brand 'Dixcy Scott' as an arm wrestler.

Adventure tourism can make India a 365 days tourist destination: Akshay Kumar

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): Addressing a CII Roundtable on Adventure Tourism here on Wednesday,Akshay Kumar, President, Adventure Tour Operators, Association of India, and CEO, Mercury Himalayan Explorations Ltd., highlighted the enormous potential of adventure tourism, and said that over a period of time, focus has shifted from hard-core to soft-core/ multi-activity based adventure tourism.

When Salman was reminded of 'Karan Arjun'

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan admits that while shooting for an inner wear ad (DixcyScott), he was reminded of his film "Karan Arjun".

I am quite a romantic : Sudhir Mishra

April 23, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) He may be making films on serious issues, but Sudhir Mishra confesses that unlike his movies, he is a romantic person in real life.

Paoli's role in 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' close to life

April 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Bengali actress Paoli Dam, who plays a lawyer in Vikram Bhatt's production "Ankur Arora Murder Case", says her character in the film is close to life and she enjoyed playing it.

Prithviraj not banking on physicality with 'Aurangazeb'

April 23, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Southern superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, who debuted with "Aiyyaa" in Bollywood, wants people to appreciate his acting skills in "Aurangzeb", not his physical appearance, which was in focus in his first Hindi movie.

Get Rohit Bal's saris online at Pernia's pop-up shop

April 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) If you want to buy beautiful saris by ace designer Rohit Bal while sitting at home, here is your chance - a select range of his designs will now be retailed at Pernia Qureshi's online pop-up shop.

Rohit Bal up for sale at Pernia's pop-up shop (With Image)

April 20, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) If you want to buy beautiful saris by ace designer Rohit Bal while sitting at home, here is your chance - a select range of his designs will now be retailed at Pernia Qureshi's online pop-up shop.

Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh's Gunday to release on Valentines Day

April 19, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Ali Abbas Zafar directorial Gunday starring Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles has been scheduled to be released on Valentines Day, February 14, 2014.

Theatre more interesting than films, says Gulzar

April 19, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Besides writing lyrics and screenplays, Gulzar has also penned several plays like "Kharashein" and "Arey O Henry", and says theatre is more interesting as you get "audiences' instant reaction" and have scope to "rectify mistakes".

'Gunday' to release on Valentine's Day

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Director Ali Abbas Zafar and producer Aditya Chopra's forthcoming movie "Gunday" will release Feb 14 next year.

Arjun Rampal to play DJ at Lap Friday

April 18, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) National Award winning actor Arjun Rampal, who was recently in Bhopal to shoot for "Satyagraha", will entertain guests at his high-end nightclub Lap Friday by spinning the disc.

Clarify stand on PM candidate, now Shiv Sena tells BJP

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to take into confidence all NDA constituents before finalising its prime ministerial candidate.

Will the fight of 2014 be Nitish Vs. Manmohan Singh

April 13, 2013 at 6:27 PM

As it can be understand the agenda of JDU for the coming elections, but the ongoing party council meeting hints another side of the story. Yes in what could be seen as a clear indication at the Janata Dal-United meeting

Will Nitish lock horns with Manmohan Singh in 2014?

April 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI): In what could be seen as a clear indication that the Janata Dal-United cannot accept Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the NDA's Prime Ministerial candidate, a poster put up outside the venue of the party's two-day national executive meeting presently underway in the national capital shows Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a potential candidate to take on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for the coveted throne in 2014.

DRDO fires on towards MIRV capability (With Image)

April 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India's premier Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is firing on in several directions with the work on hand involving MIRVs (multiple independently-targetable reentry vehicles) and improvements in missiles, aircraft, tanks and artillery.

Prakash Jha to direct comedy post 'Satyagraha'

April 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his movies on serious issues, says he will try his hand at comedy post his political drama "Satyagraha".

'Satyagraha' team to shoot video for youth

April 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is busy shooting his new political drama "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, has decided to shoot a video for youth, which will talk about equality, corruption, and injustice.

Big B finds work therapeutic

April 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his work "dissects" him from the "daily and hourly burdens".

Ban horse drawn carriages, urges Arjun Rampal (With Image)

March 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal extends his support to PETA's campaign to ban horse driven carriages in the city.

Hosting is stressbuster for me: Rithvik Dhanjani

March 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Television actor Rithvik Dhanjani, seen as the host of "India's Best Dramebaaz", says hosting provides a good break from his daily soap "Pavitra Rishta", which is high on emotion.

No complacency in Davis Cup tie: Zeeshan

March 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Bangalore, March 31 (IANS) Though India would be starting out as overwhelming favourites to beat Indonesia in the Davis Cup tie next weekend at the KSLTA Stadium here, the home team's coach Zeeshan Ali asserted there was no room for complacency.

US delegation to Modi paid own expenses: BJP

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The BJP Saturday clarified that the US business leaders delegation that met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi this week paid their own travel, hotel and food expenses and no state government in India sponsored their visit.

Tamil version of 'Gouravam' gets U certificate

March 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Gouravam" has been passed with a "U" certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the Tamil version, while the Telugu version will be censored soon.

Kareena happy to inspire designers like Namrata Joshipura

March 27, 2013 at 12:34 AM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor looked her best as she walked the ramp for designer Namrata Joshipura Tuesday during the grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.

'Yevadu' first look to come out on Ram Charan's b'day

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) The first teaser of Ram Charan starrer upcoming Telugu action-thriller "Yevadu" will be launched here Wednesday, which happens to be the actor's 28th birthday.

Man shoots himself in Delhi

March 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A 22-year-old man shot himself dead after a tiff over a trivial issue with his brother in the capital Sunday, police said. No suicide note has been found.

Shahid, Arjun add B'wood touch to Kunal Rawal's LFW show

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor broke into some Bollywood moves at the Lakme India Fashion Week (LFW) ramp here Saturday, when they walked for designer Kunal Rawal.

Aishwarya Arjun an exception among star kids: Director Pandian

March 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Tamil director Boopathy Pandian can't stop raving about actor Arjun Sarja's daughter, debutant Aishwarya Arjun, who will be seen in upcoming Tamil comedy "Pattathu Yaanai".

Amrita Rao under pressure working with Big B

March 21, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actress Amrita Rao, who shares screen space with megastar Amitabh Bachchan in "Satyagraha", says she feels she has a lot of responsibility to give her best shot.

'Satyagraha' novel in the making?

March 21, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is busy shooting his new political drama "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, has plans to turn the film's story into a novel that will be published post the movie's release.

Shruti Haasan bags Allu Arjun film

March 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) With three Telugu films already up her sleeves, southern actress Shruthi Haasan has signed an untitled Telugu project opposite actor Allu Arjun.

BJP demands early poll in Jharkhand

March 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Ranchi, March 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday demanded dissolution of the Jharkhand assembly and early polls.

National Award scares me: Parineeti Chopra

March 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) After winning a special mention for her performance in "Ishaqzaade" at the announcement of the 60th National Film Awards here, young and vivacious actress Parineeti Chopra says she is scared but motivated to keep giving better shots in the film industry.

Arjun Kapoor's twin look in 'Aurangzeb' revealed (With Image)

March 18, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor's two looks for his double role in Atul Sabharwal's "Aurangzeb", are different yet have a certain similarity in them.

When weather calmed Manoj (Movie Snippets)

March 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee was nervous before his shot for upcoming film "Satyagraha", but says the pleasant weather calmed him down.

Asians aim to regain winning tradition at Malaysian Open

March 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Kuala Lumpur, March 15 (IANS) The Asian Tour stars are aiming to uphold an impressive winning tradition when the $2.75 million Malaysian Open gets underway at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club next week.

1,500 Bhopalis to be part of 'Satyagraha'

March 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Upcoming film "Satyagraha" will see as many as 1,500 Bhopal residents in the film and director Prakash Jha says a two-month special workshop was held to train them.

Can I have my Merc logo back, Big B asks media! (Movie Snippets)

March 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) A dinner with Hollywood's maverick filmmaker Steven Spielberg cost Amitabh Bachchan the logo of his Mercedes -- and he wants it back!

Take coalition lessons from us: Shinde tells BJP

March 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The BJP should take lessons from the UPA in managing coalition governments, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

Farhan Akhtar's anti-rape awareness initiative 'MARD ' trends on Twitter

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Farhan Akhtar has vowed to spread awareness about gender inequality and rape through social media via his initiative M.A.R.D, which stands for 'Men Against Rape and Discrimination'.

Bipasha not searching for her soulmate

March 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Bipasha Basu confesses that she is in no mood to get married in a hurry and is not searching for her soulmate.

Calcutta of 1980s recreated for 'Gunday'

March 6, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Kolkata schedule of Yash Raj Films' "Gunday" is in full swing, and the team successfully recreated Calcutta of the 1980s for a dramatic Durga Puja sequence under the Howrah Bridge.

After disco, Alia learns Bharatanatyam

March 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt, who plays a Tamilian girl in "2 States", is not just trying to pick the accent but is also learning Bharatanatyam to play the South Indian girl with perfection.

Authorities in Tripura allow prisoners to appear for state level examination

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Agartala, Mar 6 (ANI): Authorities in Tripura have made provisions for prisoners of the central jail to appear for the state level examinations.

'Gunday' boys Ranveer, Arjun bromancing in Kolkata

March 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Contrary to rumours that they are not getting along, "sizzling chemistry" and "serious bromance" keep the boys of "Gunday" - Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor - ticking on the outdoor schedule of the movie here.

Kokata's politically turbulent justifies 'Gunday' characters, says Zafar

March 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Bollywood director Ali Abbas Zafar, of "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" fame, says the politically turbulent nature of Kolkata will help audiences to understand the characters and story of his next venture "Gunday" better.

Indian Ocean creates youth anthem for 'Satyagraha'

March 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Music band Indian Ocean has composed a track for upcoming social drama "Satyagraha" and the film's director Prakash Jha has praised the work saying it is "brilliant" and would be like a "youth anthem".

Delhi woman killed for spitting

March 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A 70-year-old woman was killed by a man on whom she accidentally spat, a police official said Monday.

Big B out of hunger strike mode for Prakash Jha's birthday

March 1, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan, who plays an anti-corruption crusader on an indefinite strike in "Satyagraha", reportedly went on an actual near-starvation diet so that the scenes in the film appear authentic. But he broke the regime for director Prakash Jha's 61st birthday recently.

Salim Kumar's Oriya film goes on the floors (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 28, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 28 (IANS) National award winning actor Salim Kumar's Oriya movie "Unga" goes on the floors, with a silent scene being shot on the first day.

Big B fasts Anna style for 'Satyagraha' (With Image)

February 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) In his fight against corruption, megastar Amitabh Bachchan's character in the upcoming political saga "Satyagraha", decides to fast a la real life social activist Anna Hazare.

Bhopal crowd extraordinary: Big B (Movie Snippets)

February 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The crowds in Bhopal bowled over megastar Amitabh Bachchan with their co-operative nature. The 70-year-old megastar can't stop raving about the "pleasant demeanour" of people in his 'sasural' (in-laws').

I'm a health-conscious mother: Juhi Chawla

February 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla says she could instantly connect to the theme of Kellogg's Chocos ad because in real life too, she is health conscious and constantly tries to introduce something healthy to her two children.

When Big B washed Kareena's feet!

February 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently shooting for Prakash Jha's "Satyagraha", has been avidly writing about the shoot of the film on his blog.

Amrita Rao's big moment: Sharing screen with Big B

February 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Prakash Jha has roped in Amrita Rao for "Satyagraha" and the actress is extremely joyous as most of her scenes are with none other than Amitabh Bachchan, whose role in the film is reportedly modelled on activist Anna Hazare.

Somdev, Yuki, Sanam back in Davis Cup squad

February 23, 2013 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Rebel players Somdev Devvarman, Yuki Bhambhri and Sanam Singh were selected in India's Davis Cup squad for the first round play-off tie against Indonesia to be held in Bangalore from April 5-7.

Botswana cricket team to compete in Uganda

February 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Gaborone, Feb 21 (IANS) Botswana's cricket national team will depart for Uganda Thursday to compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) - Africa Cricket Association (ACA) Twenty 20 Division One tournament that starts Sunday.

Kerala company selected for Microsoft initiative

February 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Kochi, Feb 20 (IANS) Overcoming stiff global competition, Profoundis Labs, a Startup Village company here has been selected for the Microsoft Accelerator Programme, a company official said Wednesday.

I'd love to do 'Raaz 4', 'Murder 4': Alia Bhatt

February 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt, who made her Bollywood debut with a fun-loving, youth-oriented film like "Student Of The Year", is game to feature in a horror film. In fact, she says she would love to be a part of the "Murder" or "Raaz" franchise in future.

Rishi Kapoor to play camouflaged Dawood

February 18, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor will now play Dawood Ibrahim in Nikhil Advani's "D-Day". Opposed to the director's initial plan, the character will not even be called Dawood anymore.

Why do police need Arjun Munda's crime records, asks BJP

February 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Ranchi, Feb 16 (IANS) The BJP Saturday demanded a high-level probe into the alleged police action seeking criminal records of former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda.

'Attahasa' - good for one-time watch! (Kannada Movie Review)

February 15, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Film: "Attahasa"; Actors: Kishore, Arjun Sarja, Ravi Kale, C.P.Yogeshwar, Lakshmi Rai, Suresh Oberoi and Vijayalakshmi; Producer-Director: A.M.R.Ramesh; Camera: Milton; Background Music: Sandeep Chowta; Editor: Anthony; Rating: **1/2

'Vana Yuddham' - partly engaging biopic (Tamil Movie Review)

February 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Film: "Vana Yuddham"; Actors: Kishore, Arjun Sarja, Lakshmi Rai, Vijayalakshmi, Suresh Oberoi, Ravi Kale, Jayachitra and AMR Ramesh; Director: AMR Ramesh; Rating: **