Everything you need to know about Bedi( Tankara): news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Bedi( Tankara): news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Hundreds of enthusiasts ran for marathon here today in a bid to raise awareness about safety of women in the wake of recent cases of rape which has shocked the entire nation.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Women in film and television association of India felicitated the women National Award winners of 2013 in the Mumbai chapter of WIFT.
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Monica Bedi, seen in a negative role in TV serial "Saraswatichandra", is amazed at the kind of love and recognition television is fetching her.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) She made the noodle-strapped, halter, backless and low-cut blouses a rage a decade ago, but for her role as an anchor on kids' singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior", Mandira Bedi is ready to put on "lots of clothes".
New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Former senior police officers on Wednesday by and large welcomed the Supreme Court's strictures against the government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)in the coal block allocation scam report/affidavit.
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Central Government has entrusted the additional charge of the post of member of the Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange to R.P. Tolani, Judicial Member, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, and U.B.S. Bedi, also Judicial Member, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian prisoner Sarabjit's death in Pakistan was preventable, said former top police officer Kiran Bedi Thursday.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has so far worked with popular actors in tinsel town but says that even if some day "stars" refuse to work with her, she won't stop making movies.
New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Social activist and former senior IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Tuesday said the entire nation is 'thanking' the Supreme Court after it asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to function independently without consulting its 'political bosses'.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Not so long ago, a cranky child on a flight would've left anchor-actress Mandira Bedi upset and disturbed but she says that has all changed since she became a mother herself.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) TV actress Mouli Ganguly, currently seen as avenging Anushka in "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada", plans to tour with her comedy play "Pritam Pyare Pappuji" after the show goes off air.
New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Expressing shock over the rape of a five-year-old girl, former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Saturday called for a change in the mindset of the people, and asked the parents to inculcate the right values in their son.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) TV viewers loved her as Shanti and they loved to even hate her as the Mandira of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi". After staying away from fiction shows for nine years, actress Mandira Bedi is set to make a comeback. At 41, she is glad she won't be playing a mother on screen.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Child rights activists Friday welcomed the government's National Policy for Children launched Thursday, guaranteeing every child in India a right to life, development, education and protection.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Actress Amrapali Gupta, who has replaced Nisha Nagpal as Tanveer in TV show "Qubool Hai", says her character may not be to everyone's liking, but that's where she sees the challenge for herself.
New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): Bollywood stars like John Abraham and Sunil Shetty attended the Standard charter Charity Awards 2013 that was recently held in Mumbai.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Rubbishing reports that Sai Paranjpye is upset about the remake of her "Chashme Buddoor", David Dhawan says he has done nothing that would offend the director of the old classic.
Film: "Chashme Buddoor"; Cast: Farooque Sheikh, Deepti Naval, Ravi Baswani and Rakesh Bedi; Director: Sai Paranjpye; Rating: ****
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) David Dhawan's "Chashme Buddoor" remake released Friday alongside the digitally restored version of the original, but the filmmaker is unfazed by the competition. He believes the simultaneous release would create curiosity among the audiences.
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The premiere of digitally restored version of Sai Paranjpye's classic "Chashme Buddoor" turned out to be a low-key event, which saw the presence of star cast of the film and some TV actors.
Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Lilette Dubey, Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma, Taapsee Pannu and Anupam Kher; Director: David Dhawan; Rating: ***1/2
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) "Chashme Baddoor", a remake of 1981 film, about three friends will release alongside "Rise Of The Zombie", touted as the country's first Zombie horror thriller this Friday.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Taapsee Pannu, who makes her Bollywood debut with "Chashme Buddoor" remake, says shooting for David Dhawan directed film was so much fun that she and her co-star felt they were on a picnic.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In 100 years of Indian cinema, this seems to be a first - a digitally restored version of the original 1981 film "Chashme Buddoor" will hit the screens Friday, along with its remake, David Dhawan-directed "Chashme Baddoor".
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Deepti Naval, who is all set to release the digitally restored version of the original "Chashme Buddoor", has never felt that the film faded away from the viewers' mind.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actors Mandira Bedi and Karan Wahi will take centrestage as co-hosts of the upcoming "Indian Idol Junior", to be judged by singer Shreya Ghoshal and composer duo Vishal-Shekhar.
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) David Dhawan, who churned out a string of hits with Govinda, says his bonding with the actor was the best and he missed him while shooting for "Chashme Baddoor" remake.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Masaba Gupta, who opened the autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday with her debut collection for Satya Paul, says she has given a makeover to the signature styles of the brand by creating ensembles for youngsters.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Cyberspcace was abuzz Monday with outrage that Delhi gang-rape accused Ram Singh was "allowed" to commit suicide in Tihar Jail and said that he should have been hanged.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Former Tihar Director General Kiran Bedi said on Monday that only an inquiry will tell under what special watch was Delhi gang rape accused Ram Singh was kept and how he evaded it to commit suicide.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Divyendu Sharma, who plays one of the friends in "Chashme Baddoor" remake, says the first scene of the original film is his favourite one.
Amritsar, Mar. 2 (ANI): Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Saturday called for a holistic approach to deal with crimes against the feminine gender.
Sydney, Mar 1 (ANI): Former Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has lambasted the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) for preparing doctored pitches at home to suit their spin bowlers.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The team of David Dhawan's version of "Chashme Buddoor" recently met veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, who had acted in the original in 1981.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) It was a big moment for Ang Lee when he won the best director Oscar for "Life of Pi" at the 85th Academy Awards, but it was a bigger moment for his Indian fans when he ended his acceptance speech with "Namaste". From author Shobhaa De to internationally acclaimed actor Kabir Bedi, all are ecstatic.
New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): Terming the Bhandara rape-murders to be a totally blind case, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Thursday called for a vital and important investigation into the ghastly incident.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Director David Dhawan, whose forthcoming film "Chashme Baddoor" is a remake of the 1981 eponymous comedy, dedicates his film to late actor Ravi Baswani, who played the role of one of the three friends in the original film.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Monica Bedi, who will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut TV show, the grand "Saraswatichandra", says that with this opportunity in hand, her wait for the right role is over.
New Delhi, Feb. 7 (ANI): Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgement ordering all state governments to furnish in two days details of how many police personnel in their states are assigned to politicians.
New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): With the Union Cabinet recommending to the President to issue an ordinance to deal with crime against women effectively, former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Saturday said the government needs to give a holistic response to the society on Justice Verma Committee's recommendations.
Jammu, Jan 29 (ANI): Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and activist Kiran Bedi has said that if the Lok Pal Bill is passed during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, it would usher in a new era in the country.
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Television actress Juhi Parmar, who is married to Sachin Shroff, has been blessed with a baby girl.
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Veterans like Shekhar Kapur and Kabir Bedi went down memory lane remembering the colourful parade they saw as kids, while actresses like Nandita Das and Raveena Tandon wished for safer and better times for the country on its 64th Republic Day Saturday.
Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) Novelist-poet Jeet Thayil, whose novel "Narcopolis" was nominated for the Man Booker Prize, became the first Indian to win the $50,000 DSC South Asian Literature Prize 2013 for his novel about Mumbai's dark underside and the forces that make the megapolis tick.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Smita Singh, who opted out of "Hitler Didi" over differences with the producers, is back on the show.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Over hundred people protesting the Dec 16 gruesome gang-rape marched to Jantar Mantar with lit candles Wednesday evening to silently mark one month since the crime was committed.
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Remaking old classics is a risky business, but comedy king David Dhawan is going ahead in any case.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Civil society has a role in promoting India-Pakistan relations but is not the most important factor behind lasting peace between the neighbours, a majority felt after a debate Thursday amid a flare-up over killings of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan Army.
Gurgaon, Jan 9 (IANS) Residents, RWAs, citizen forums and NGOs Wednesday came together at a workshop here in an effort to make the city safer for women and advocated a citizen police control room for parallel policing, an activist said.
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer and legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Tuesday took his close friend and former Pakistani all-rounder Mushtaq Mohammad through the streets of Old Delhi visiting some historic places.
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer and legendary off-spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Tuesday took his close friend and former Pakistani all-rounder Mushtaq Mohammad through the streets of Old Delhi visiting some historic places.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Former India skipper and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Sunday questioned the selectors' decision to drop Virender Sehwag from the 15-man India squad for the first three One-Day Internationals (ODI) of the five-match series against England starting Jan 11.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Former IPS officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Friday criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India'.
Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.2 (ANI): Family members of the 23-year-old woman who died 13 days after being gang raped on the night of December 16, have reportedly welcomed UNion Human Resource Development Minister Shashi Tharoor's suggestion of naming the revised anti-rape law after their daughter.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): There was a mixed response on Tuesday to Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's tweet that the name of the 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on December 16 in New Delhi be revealed.
Dubai, Dec.31 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on January 4, 2013 during the lunch interval of the third Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney.
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) Users of social media like Facebook and Twitter Thursday went hammer and tongs against President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit for terming Delhi's women protesters after the Dec 16 gang-rape as "dented-painted".
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Anna Hazare's India Against Corruption (IAC) accused Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party (AAP) Wednesday of disabling its mailing list for which they earlier blamed "hackers affiliated to the government".
Former IPS officer and currently Team Anna member Kiran Bedi Sunday said that it is time the police and political leadership to provide "solutions, not suggestions".................
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) It is time the police and political leadership provided "solutions, not suggestions" in the wake of protests against the gang-rape of a young woman, former police officer Kiran Bedi said Sunday.
Jammu, Dec 22 (IANS) A panel probing the custodial death of a National Conference (NC) worker last year has submitted its report to the Jammu and Kashmir government.
The horrific rape of a 23-year-old woman by a gang of six men, who stripped, assaulted and robbed her and then dumped her on the roadside along with her male friend has outraged the nation. But for working women in the Indian capital, it is an everyday scary situation that could happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone of them.
New Delhi, Dec. (ANI): Students from various universities and colleges, activists belonging to different organisations and common citizens of Delhi on Tuesday staged protest demonstrations outside the Vasant Vihar Police station here against the horrible gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a running bus late on Sunday night.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Expressing shock over the gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl, who is battling for her life in hospital, women activists say the capital is far from safe for women and that the situation has turned from bad to worse.
Amid the minor ailment, Social activist Anna Hazare admitted to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon today. He has complained regarding some acidity problems earlier and he was admitted to the hospitals in this regards.
Gurgaon, Dec 7 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare was admitted to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon Friday after he complained of acidity problem.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Top athletes were quick to share over twitter their disappointment after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to government interference in its election process.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Top athletes were quick to share there disappointment after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to government interference.
Perth, Nov 29 (IANS) Australia batting great Ricky Ponting Thursday decided to call time on his illustrious career post the final Test against South Africa here, the place where he made his Test debut in 1995, drawing rich tributes from the cricketing world.
Panaji, Nov 22 (IANS) Kabir Bedi, the imposing, baritone voice of Indian cinema and stage, almost tempered the tone of the newly introduced 'chai and chat' session at the ongoing 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with a frank admission that acting in Indian theatre does not "pay my bills".
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) Among a string of 'rest in peace' messages from Bollywood celebrities, following Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death here Saturday, were emotional condolences from veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Lata Mangeshkar. They described him as a man of grit and purity.
New Delhi, Nov.16 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury said on Friday that Left parties have moved a resolution in parliament demanding a debate and casting of votes to determine whether the country is ready for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the retail sector.
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt praises Kunal Sharma and Robert Carr's documentary ? "Mango Girls" for highlighting the plight of women in rural India.
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone is excited about her first Diwali in the new house she has set up with her husband in Lokhandwala here.
Chennai, Nov. 12 (ANI): Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Monday said that his team headed by Arvind Kejriwal would no longer use the name of India Against Corruption (IAC), and added that it will have a name of its own from November 26 after the formation of a new political party.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Sunday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of "betrayal" on the Jan Lokpal Bill and warned of another protest if it was not passed before the 2014 general election.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Two months after Team Anna was disbanded, social activist Anna Hazare Saturday announced a new 15-member team and said he would start a nationwide campaign against corruption from Jan 30 next year, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) founder Anna Hazare, who parted ways with activist Arvind Kejriwal in September, Saturday laid claim to the name IAC.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Two months after Team Anna was disbanded, Anna Hazare Saturday announced a new 13-member team and said he would start a nationwide campaign against corruption from Jan 30 next year, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi, Nov. 10 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said that his movement was never disrupted because of the split with India Against Corruption (IAC) chief Arvind Kejriwal, and added that he would begin a nationwide tour against the rampant corruption in the country from Patna's Gandhi Maidan on January 30 next year.
Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday announced that he along with his supporters would start a national campaign against corruption from Jan 30 next year, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Anna Hazare Saturday announced that he would start a national campaign against corruption Jan 30, 2013, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Saturday met members of his old team to discuss the future course of action on the anti-corruption movement.
Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare Wednesday announced in New Delhi that he would rally against the government's decision of privatisation and opening of retail sector to foreign markets..................
New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare said he would rally against the government's decision of privatisation and opening of retail sector to foreign markets.
Greater Noida, Oct 28 (IANS) A bevy of celebrities, including film stars, cricketers, olympians and politicians, Sunday thronged the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here to witness the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix.
New Delhi, Oct.20 (ANI): Former senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi on Saturday said that veteran ant-corruption activist Anna Hazare will soon launch a new core team to fight the menace.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) After severing ties with India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal over the formation of a political party, veteran ant-corruption activist Anna Hazare Saturday decided to recast his core team that was disbanded a month ago.
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Model-turned-actress Esha Gupta has showcased her bold and daring side in "Jannat 2" and "Raaz 3", but she says she doesn't care about being typecast in the Hindi film industry.
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) The cast and crew of latest James Bond film "Skyfall" felt it was "too ambitious" to shoot certain action sequences for the movie in India, but producer Barbara Broccoli says they haven't ruled out coming to the country for a new 007 instalment, and won't even mind roping in an Indian Bond girl in future.
Bangaloreans are not new to Odissi dance, though its charm was somewhat overshadowed by the fame and exploits of its most well-known exponent in the city - the late Protima Bedi.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal Thursday described as "shocking, unbelievable and sad" Anna Hazare's decision to break with his former Team Anna members and not to support their future political campaigns.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh has welcomed Anna Hazare's decision not to support the political ambitions of Arvind Kejriwal, saying the veteran social activist was being exploited by his associates.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Wednesday confirmed his "separation" from his former team and from key associate Arvind Kejriwal on the issue of forming a political party and directed that his photographs or name should not be used for political campaigning.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare said Wednesday he will neither form a political party nor join one, formalizing his "separation" with his former team and with key associate Arvind Kejriwal over the issue.
New Delhi, Sept 19 (ANI): Anti graft crusader Anna Hazare and activist Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday parted ways, albeit with the same purpose.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A meeting of India Against Corruption (IAC) is underway in the capital to discuss the future course of the anti-corruption movement after its chief proponent Anna Hazare admitted the rift between him and Arvind Kejriwal over forming a political party Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A meeting of India Against Corruption (IAC) is underway in the capital to discuss the future course of the anti-corruption movement after its chief proponent Anna Hazare admitted the rift between him and Arvind Kejriwal over forming a political party Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Veteran anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare is expected to meet key members of the India Against Corruption (IAC) and his erstwhile close associates including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Kiran Bedi here today amid indications of a spilt in his team.
Vadodara, Sep 18 (ANI): Former police officer Kiran Bedi on Tuesday rubbished media reports that she was joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying these are all rumours.
