Birna Lakhan Sen

Everything you need to know about Birna Lakhan Sen: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Birna Lakhan Sen: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Dances and songs are now technically better: Madhuri Dxit (Interview)

May 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) When it comes to dancing, Madhuri Dixit is inimitable. The 1980s and 1990s dancing diva, who is creating magic again by teaming up with current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor in the song "Ghagra", says that dance forms haven't changed, but have gotten better technically.

India at Cannes: Cola without the fizz?

May 24, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) The hoopla over Indian celebrities and films at Cannes overshadows the harsh reality that it has been 19 years since any Indian film has made it to the Palme d'Or or the Golden Palm section of the prestigious film fest.

Ghai to make 'Hero', 'Khalnayak'... again

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has decided to re-visit his old hits, including "Hero", "Karma", "Ram Lakhan" and "Khalnayak", and bring those stories on the big screen back again with fresh twists and turns.

Anil Kapoor eagerly awaits 'Jhalak...' for Madhuri

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor is impressed with his former co-star Madhuri Dixit and the promos of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6".

Madhuri one of my best co-stars, says Juhi

May 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla, who is sharing the screen space with her once arch rival Madhuri Dixit for the first time in "Gulaab Gang", calls the "dhak dhak" girl her "one of the best co-stars" so far.

Police get five-day remand of seven accused in UP cop's murder

April 25, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Lucknow, April 25 (IANS) A court here in the Uttar Pradesh capital Thursday sent seven accused in the murder of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq to five days of police remand.

Madhuri's grace matchless, says Jackie Shroff

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Jackie Shroff says nobody in filmdom can match Madhuri Dixit's grace.

Famous 'Ram-Lakhan jodi' returns in Shoot out at Wadala

April 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): The famous Ram-Lakhan Jodi is all set for a comeback in Ekta Kapoor's multi-starrer action thriller 'Shoot out at Wadala', where Jackie Shroff will play the role of a police commissioner and will be accompanied by Anil Kapoor.

Anil's passion, sincerity inspire me: Jackie Shroff

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) One of the most prolific male 'jodis' of the 1990s Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff share the screen after 15 years in "Shootout At Wadala". The "Hero" star applauded Anil's "enthusiasm" saying it is still intact and that he always inspired him.

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.

Patient beheads Assam quack, surrenders

March 6, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) A mentally-imbalanced patient in Assam Wednesday beheaded a quack, who had been treating him for years without success, police said. He later carried the victim's head to a police station and surrendered.

Srilankan Bandara clinches 8th NCR Cup trophy

March 1, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Sri Lankan Vijitha Bandara won the 8th NCR Cup golf at the Delhi Golf Club here Saturday.

We need originality in our films: Anupam Kher (Interview)

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India needs to make movies that are original and come out of "our land, our issues, our problems" to shine at international platforms like the Oscars, says veteran actor Anupam Kher.

Maoists suspected behind Chhattisgarh scribe's murder

February 13, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Raipur, Feb 13 (IANS) Maoists are suspected to have killed a journalist of a Hindi newspaper in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, police said Wednesday.

Gulshan Grover hates unhealthy food

February 5, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Gulshan Grover may not be having six-pack abs but the actor is very health conscious and avoids unhealthy food.

Mauritius president to visit ancestral Bihar village

December 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Gaya, Dec 31 (IANS) Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag will visit his ancestral village in Bihar Jan 6 in search of his roots, an official said Monday.

At 53, Anil Kapoor wants six-pack

December 25, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) He has just turned 53, and he wants to work towards a six-pack physique. And as he gets older, he says wants to keep his eating habits in check and be as positive as the Dalai Lama.

Being Anil Kapoor's daughter is privilege, but challenging: Sonam

December 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) Being a star kid has its positives, but the pressure to perform that comes with it can be challenging, says Sonam Kapoor, daughter of actor Anil Kapoor.

Kolkata to reverberate with global folk music

December 12, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IANS) Bringing the folk music from their countries to the city, artists from Israel and Australia will perform at the Kolkata International Folk Music festival at the Rabindra Sarobar grounds Dec 13.

I kept away from industry's politics: Madhuri Dixit

December 7, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Bollywood dancing diva Madhuri Dixit made her silver screen debut 28 back with "Abodh" and since then there has no looking back. The "Dhak dhak" girl says she has always enjoyed her work and tried to keep herself away from the politics of the industry.

Man stabbed to death by friend in Delhi

November 30, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in the capital after a brawl over some petty issue, police said Friday.

'Kaanchi' will make new girl a superstar: Subhash Ghai

November 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who is on the lookout for a fresh face to play the title role in his new directorial "Kaanchi", is sure the movie will turn its actress into a superstar.

Anil confident of Oscar nod for 'Silver Linings Playbook'

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor feels Anupam Kher-starrer "Silver Linings Playbook" is the front-runner for an Oscar nomination.

Anil confident of Oscar nod for 'Silver Linings Playbook'

October 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor feels Anupam Kher-starrer "Silver Linings Playbook" is the front-runner for an Oscar nomination.

Jackie was toughest to dance with, says Madhuri

September 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit says among all her co-stars, she found it toughest to groove with Jackie Shroff. And it wasn't so because he had two left feet.

No Bollywood dreams for Pakistani actress Mahira

September 22, 2012 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, known in India for her role in Shoaib Mansoor's "Bol", is satisfied with her small screen work back in her homeland. Even while many from her nation have come and carved a niche in the multi-billion dollar Indian film industry, she says she has no such aspirations.

Premadasa threatened war with India, says former envoy

September 16, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Then Sri Lankan president Ranasinghe Premadasa threatened to go to war with India in 1989 if Indian troops were not pulled back, the then Indian high commissioner in Colombo has revealed.

Rains throw life out of gear in Lucknow

September 15, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) Heavy rains continued to batter the state capital for the second consecutive day Saturday. The weather department has predicted wet days till next week.

Not length, strength of role matters: Jackie Shroff

September 2, 2012 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) After working for over 30 years in filmdom and giving some of the greatest blockbusters like "Hero", "Ram Lakhan" and "Gardish", Jackie Shroff doesn't worry about length of a role anymore.

Subhash Ghai to organise tribute for Ashok Mehta

August 22, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is set to organise a day-long tribute here in honour of late cinematographer Ashok Mehta, who passed away recently.

Four killed in two Rajasthan road accidents

August 21, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Jaipur, Aug 21 (IANS) Four people were killed, while another was seriously injured when in two separate accidents in Rajasthan's Sirohi district and Jaipur Tuesday, police said.

Cinematographer Ashok Mehta cremated

August 17, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) The last rites of ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta were performed here Friday afternoon.

I was lucky to have worked with Ashok Mehta: Anil Kapoor

August 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor is saddened by the death of ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta and considers himself lucky to have worked with him.

Cinematographer Ashok Mehta dead

August 15, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Ashok Mehta, one of India's best known cinematographers, is no more. He was suffering from advanced lung cancer and breathed his last at a hospital here Wednesday afternoon.

Harassed Maharashtra girl sets herself afire

July 14, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Osmanabad (Maharashtra), July 14 (IANS) In yet another shocking incident, similar to the Guwahati molestation case, a teenager in Maharashtra Saturday died of her burns after she set herself afire, following persistent harassment by a 22-year-old man, police said Saturday.

Heavily indebted farmer commits suicide in Jalaun

July 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Jalaun (Uttar Pradesh), July 1 (ANI): A farmer has committed suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun District after being unable to clear his backbreaking debt.

Madhuri's fans name a star after her

June 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit now has a star named after her shinning in sky. This was made possible by a group of the "Dhak Dhak" girl's fans.

Huge cache of explosive seized in UP

June 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) A huge cache of explosives was recovered from a village in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district Saturday and three people arrested, police said.

Aamir enjoys litti-chokha in Patna

April 25, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Patna, April 25 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan, on his way to Varanasi to attend the wedding Wednesday of Rajeev, son of Ram Lakhan aka Nathuni, the auto-driver who drove him around the lanes of the temple city back in December 2009 when he was promoting "3 idiots", stopped here for two hours and enjoyed the Bihari delicacy litti-chokha.

Aamir Khan to keep date with Varanasi auto-driver

April 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Varanasi, April 25 (IANS) It is not often that a Bollywood star flies down from Mumbai to attend the wedding in an auto-driver's family. But then, Aamir Khan is known for his down-to-earth disposition and human face.

Bollywood more professional, but sans soul: Annu Kapoor

April 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Annu Kapoor, who has dedicated over three decades of his life to showbiz, feels the Hindi film industry has become more professional over time, but feels it now lacks the soul of filmmaking.

Veena Malik to make Bollywood debut with 'Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai'

June 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, June 18(ANI): Pakistani actress Veena Malik, one of the Bigg Boss Season 4 contestants, is all set to make her Bollywood debut.

Two debt-ridden farmers commit suicide in Madhya Pradesh

January 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Chattarpur (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 22(ANI): Two debt-ridden farmers have committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Chhattarpur district after their harvest was destroyed due to lack of water and severe cold.

Pind Daan venue, River Falgu in Gaya polluted

December 4, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Gaya (Bihar), Dec.4 (ANI): Tourists and residents in Bihar's Gaya district complained of lack of cleanliness around the holy River Falgu.

Herbal anxiety remedies can work, say scientists

October 7, 2010 at 3:57 PM

London, Oct 7 (ANI): Scientists have backed two herbal remedies used for centuries to ease anxiety.

Two suspected woman Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh village

September 15, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Kanker (Chhattisgarh), Sep.15 (ANI): A specially formed squad of police arrested two suspected women Maoists from a village in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Wednesday.

Registration drive for construction worker welfare begins in Delhi

July 25, 2010 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): In an attempt to promote welfare of the vast unorganised labour force, the Delhi Government has launched a registration programme for construction workers in New Delhi.

Mass marriage ceremony in Jharkhand

January 28, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Pakur (Jharkhand), Jan 28 (ANI): At least 150 couples tied the nuptial knot at a mass marriage ceremony that was recently held in Jarkhand's Pakur district.

Lakhan fake encounter case: Sharma, six others to be produced in Court

January 8, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (ANI): Former encounter specialist of Mumbai Police Pradeep Sharma, who has been arrested along with six others in a fake encounter case, will be produced in the Andheri court on Friday.

Cannabis beneficial for multiple sclerosis, confirms study

December 4, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): Cannabis can provide therapeutic benefits for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, says a new study.

Assam wetland affected by garbage dumping

June 13, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Guwahati, June 13 (ANI): Deepor Beel, a natural wetland in Assam, faces threat as it gradually turns into a garbage dumping ground by the locals, causing damage to its flora and fauna.

School principal, peon in custody for demanding bribe

May 5, 2009 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A city court Tuesday sent to 14-day judicial custody a principal and a peon of the Kendriya Vidyalaya School (KVS), who were arrested for demanding a bribe of Rs.10,000 from a man to ensure his daughter's admission in the school.

I wish I was exposed to world cinema earlier: Subhash Ghai

December 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Subhash Ghai, who churned out hits like 'Saudagar' and 'Ram Lakhan', regrets that when he started directing movies in mid-'70s, he had no access to the world cinema to study the works of filmmakers from other parts of the world.

Subhash Ghai churns out another winner in 'Yuvvraaj' (IANS Film Review)

November 22, 2008 at 4:21 PM

Film: 'Yuvvraaj'; Cast: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Katrina Kaif; Director: Subhash Ghai; Rating: ***

I owe a lot to Subhash Ghai: Anil Kapoor

November 19, 2008 at 8:43 PM

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) Anil Kapoor has been playing lead roles in Hindi films for over 25 years and even though his success cannot be attributed to a single person, the actor says he has a special place for showman Subhash Ghai who directed him in films like 'Ram Lakhan', 'Trimurti' and 'Taal'.

BJP releases fourth list of Madhya Pradesh candidates

November 7, 2008 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the Nov 27 elections to the Madhya Pradesh assembly, replacing two previously listed contestants.

BJP releases fourth list of Madhya Pradesh candidates

November 7, 2008 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the Nov 27 elections to the Madhya Pradesh assembly, replacing three previously listed contestants.

Bollywood villain Raza Murad to play emotional Sikh on TV

October 30, 2008 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) After portraying negative characters in Bollywood for over three decades, noted actor Raza Murad will now be seen playing a pious Sikh in a new TV series 'Meet Mila De Rabba'.

Medical institute doctors go on strike in Punjab

October 20, 2008 at 6:35 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) The brawl between a senior resident doctor and an assistant professor of the department of urology in the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here took an ugly turn Monday with over 800 resident doctors going on an indefinite strike.

Partially blind elephant hit by a goods train

October 17, 2008 at 7:51 PM

Guwahati, Oct 17 (ANI): An adult, partially blind elephant was critically injured when it was hit by a goods train while another elephant accompanying it escaped with minor injuries on Thursday near Deepor Beel in Kamrup District of Assam.

Gwalior couple can now contend for Guinness Book with 22 kids!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lakhanpur Village (Gwalior), Aug.6 (ANI): A village couple in Madhya Pradesh is well on its way to etching their names in the record-books for being the biological parents of 22 off spring.

Bing survives a final shot victory

October 22, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Singaporeâ??s Lam Chih Bing survived a late bust by challenger Digvijay Singh and snatched a final shot victory on the 18th green clinching the biggest ever purse in India in the BILT Open at the Jaypee Greens course