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

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

'Policegiri' team gets fans to pen messages for Sanjay

June 15, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) At the music launch of Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Policegiri", producer Rahul Aggarwal unveiled a vinyl board on which fans can post their messages for the actor, who is currently in jail. The message board will travel to different cities during the film's promotion.

'Policegiri' directors' next will also be a remake

June 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) "Dasavathaaram" fame director K.S. Ravikumar's first Hindi movie, Sanjay Dutt starrer "Policegiri", is a remake of Tamil film "Saamy" and he says his next would again be a remake, but of his own film.

Bhavna Talwar to helm Guru Dutt's biopic

June 13, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) At last that film on the life and loves of master storyteller Guru Dutt, which every prominent filmmaker wants to make, will be made by "Dharm" fame Bhavna Talwar.

DU makes admissions under sports quota simpler

June 10, 2013 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Admissions under the sports quota into Delhi University (DU) have been made simpler this year following the introduction of the four-year undergraduate programme, a university official said Monday.

Kashmir's youth participate in mixed martial arts

June 5, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), June 4 (ANI): Mixed martial arts are drawing more young men here with local fighters, squaring off against opponents from across the country.

Tagore's Nobel prize centenary celebrated in Sweden

June 4, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Stockholm, June 4 (IANS) Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize centenary celebrations began here Tuesday with Bollywood icon Sharmila Tagore, who is from the same family and on her first visit here, saying that there will "be readings of Tagore poetry and prose".

Sanjay Dutt friendly, highly committed actor: K.S Ravikumar

June 3, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Tamil director K.S Ravikumar, who is making his Hindi directorial debut with "Policegiri", finds Sanjay Dutt as one of most friendly and committed actors in the industry.

Sanjay Dutt to make paper bags, earn Rs.25 a day

June 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Pune, June 1 (IANS) Jailed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be trained to make paper bags at the Yerawada Central Jail, official sources said Saturday. He is likely to be paid Rs.25 a day.

Amitabh an epitome of 'soldier courage': Prachi

May 30, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actress Prachi Desai calls megastar Amitabh Bachchan an epitome of "soldier courage" and "encouragement" and would look for the same qualities in her partner.

I'll not use 'sympathy card': 'Policegiri' producer

May 29, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Rahul Aggarwal, producer of Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Policegiri", asserts he is against 'frivolous publicity' and will not use 'sympathy card' to promote his movie.

Priya Dutt attends promotion of brother Sanjay's upcoming film 'Policegiri'

May 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's sister Priya Dutt attended the promotion of his film 'Policegiri' in Mumbai, and said the film is close to her heart.

Priya Dutt promotes 'Policegiri'

May 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Congress MP Priya Dutt attended the first look launch of forthcoming film "Policegiri", which stars her brother Sanjay Dutt in the lead role, and wished the entire team luck.

'Policegiri' producer misses Sanjay Dutt

May 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Producer Rahul Aggarwal says he is missing actor Sanjay Dutt's presence during the promotions of his forthcoming film "Policegiri", in which the actor plays the lead role.

Dharmendra most handsome person, says Madhuri

May 28, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) In her about three-decade career Bollywood dancing diva Madhuri Dixit has worked with many good looking and talented actors like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt, but she finds yesteryear star Dharmendra the most handsome.

Werder Bremen appoint Dutt as new coach

May 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM

The 48-year-old Dutt was released from his duties as DFB (German Football Federation) director of sports to join struggling Bundesliga side Werder Bremen as the successor of Thomas Schaaf, who was sacked one day before the end of the season after 14 years of cooperation, reports Xinhua.

Yerawada Jail frowns at home food for Sanjay Dutt

May 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Pune, May 27 (IANS) Spelling fresh trouble for Sanjay Dutt, the Yerawada Central Jail here has decided to oppose home-cooked food permitted to the Bollywood actor, official sources said here Monday.

Chhattisgarh CM, governor should go: Swami Agnivesh

May 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Activist Swami Agnivesh Sunday demanded that Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and Governor Shekhar Dutt be removed from their posts for their failure to provide security to the people of the state.

Werder Bremen signs striker Petersen from Bayern

May 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Berlin, May 24 (IANS) Striker Nils Petersen will remain in Werder Bremen and not return to Bayern Munich after signing a four-year deal with the football club.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was early Wednesday quietly shifted from Arthur Road jail to Pune's high-security Yerwada Central Jail, officials said.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (ANI): Almost a week after he surrendered, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was shifted out of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail and sent to Pune's Yerwada prison late last night.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune jail

May 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) In a surprise move, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was secretly shifted from a Mumbai prison to a Pune jail early Wednesday, official sources said.

Before his death, Delhi Police inspector filed FIR on spot fixing

May 19, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A day before he was found dead under mysteriouos circumstances last week, Delhi Police Inspector Badrish Dutt had filed a police complaint that spot fixing was to take place in the multi-crore IPL tournament and players would under-perform during agreed upon overs in exchange for huge amounts.

CBI officer to be questioned for 3 days on bribe

May 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday sent Vivek Dutt, a CBI officer heading the probe into the allocation of coal blocks, to the custody of the probe agency till May 21 for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs.7 lakh from a businessman for settling a land dispute.

Won't do 'Munna Bhai' film without Sanjay: Arshad

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who played Circuit in the "Munna Bhai" films with Sanjay Dutt essaying the lead role, says he won't do any new film in the popular franchise without the real "Munna Bhai".

CBI to move Supreme Court next week to seek removal of 'tainted' officer (Lead:CBI)

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it will approach the Supreme Court on Monday with a petition to remove from service its own Superintendent of Police, who was arrested here for allegedly taking a bribe to settle a land dispute.

Coal Block Scam: CBI arrests chief investigator for taking bribe

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the chief investigator in the coal blocks allotment case for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.7 lakh to "settle" a land dispute for a businessman.

1993 Mumbai Blasts Case: TADA court orders arrest of Zaibunissa Kazi, Sharif Parker

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): A special TADA court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants against two convicts in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Two CBI officers arrested in Delhi for bribery

May 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Two officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), including one reportedly investigating the coal scam, were arrested here while taking a bribe of Rs.7 lakh for settling down a land dispute, an officer said Friday.

Slain Delhi Police cop probed IPL spot-fixing

May 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Slain Delhi Police inspector Badrish Dutt was among those probing the spot-fixing in IPL matches in which Indian fast bowler S. Sreesanth and 13 others have been arrested, sources said Thursday.

Sanjay Dutt surrenders for 42 more months in jail

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) It was back to jail for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who Thursday surrendered before a special court to complete his prison term in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case, adding one more chapter in a life story that could rival one of his films.

Sanjay Dutt surrenders before TADA court in Mumbai(Update)

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for possessing illegal weapons, surrendered before a special TADA court here today.

Sanjay Dutt reaches TADA court in Mumbai (Lead:Dutt)

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt has finally reached the TADA court where he is slated to surrender.

Crowds jostle as Sanjay Dutt leaves home for jail

May 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) With scores of photographers jostling and crowds craning to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood star, a visibly upset Sanjay Dutt left his Bandra home Thursday to return to prison to complete his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt leaves residence to surrender before TADA court in Mumbai

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt left his residence here on Thursday afternoon to surrender before a TADA court.

Bollywood comes out in support of Sanjay Dutt before surrender

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Indian film fraternity came out in full support of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt who is set to go to jail after being sentenced for possessing illegal weapons during the 1993 serial Mumbai blasts.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before court today

May 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, will surrender before a special TADA court in Mumbai today on Thrusday in regard to his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for possessing illegal weapons.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before special TADA court today

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for possessing illegal weapons, will surrender before a special TADA court here today.

Sanjay Dutt withdraws plea to surrender in Pune jail

May 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) In a sudden development, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt Wednesday withdrew his application seeking to surrender in Pune's Yerawada Jail as he apprehended threats to his life in Mumbai.

Sanjay Dutt withdraws plea to surrender at Yerwada Jail

May 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has withdrawn his plea to surrender before the Yerawada Jail in Pune instead of the special court in Mumbai. Dutt, who has been convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case will surrender before the special TADA court in Mumbai

Sanjay Dutt withdraws plea to surrender before Pune's Yerawada jail

May 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case, has withdrawn his plea to surrender before the Yerawada Jail in Pune instead of the special court in Mumbai.

Court to decide on Sanjay Dutt's Pune jail surrender plea

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): A designated TADA court will today decide on a plea filed by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in which he has sought that he be allowed to surrender before Yerwada jail in Pune instead of giving himself up before the special court in south Mumbai.

Sonam Kapoor excited to attend Cannes film fest (Movie Snippets)

May 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is excited about walking on the red carpet at the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival this year and has already left for the venue.

Dev Goel wants a superhit debut like Stallone's 'Rocky'

May 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Dev Goel, son of director Jyotin Goel, is set to make his debut as an actor and writer with comedy "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke". He says he will be very happy if his debut film also becomes a hit just like the film "Rocky" proved for the Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone.

Can't imagine 'Munnabhai' without Sanjay: Director

May 12, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) It seems Sanjay Dutt's jail 'yatra' has come in the way of his 'journey' to Delhi. Director Subhash Kapoor says the third instalment of the "Munnabhai" movie will start only when the actor finishes his jail stint.

Will Manyata step in to promote 'Policegiri'?

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Producer T.P. Aggarwal, who recently wrapped up shooting for Sanjay Dutt starrer "Policegiri", says the actor's wife Manyata "may step in" to promote the film, but clarified nothing has been "finalised" yet.

Delhi Police inspector, woman found dead in Gurgaon

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Gurgaon/New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A Delhi Police Special Cell inspector, who had achieved great success in tackling terrorists, allegedly committed suicide after killing a woman who was his live-in partner, police said Saturday.

Delhi Police inspector, woman found dead in Gurgaon

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 11 (IANS) A Delhi Police inspector of the Special Cell allegedly committed suicide after killing a woman who was his live-in partner, police said Saturday.

Magnificent send-off for Sanjay by 'Zanjeer' team

May 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Although it may seem to Sanjay Dutt that certain sections of the film industry have turned their backs on him, the fact remains that his friends are staunchly loyal to him. This is proven by the fact the final shots of "Zanjeer" remake are being changed to accommodate the actor's date of surrendering before a court.

CM, his predecessor spar over corruption (Himachal Newsletter)

May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Shimla, May 11 (IANS) Less than a fortnight after Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh directed the investigating agencies to speed up their probe on charges of corruption against the previous BJP regime, a verbal spat is on between him and arch rival and predecessor, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

SC dismisses Sanjay Dutt's plea for review of conviction

May 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday rejected the review petition by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt whose conviction under the Arms Act in 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast case was upheld by the apex court.

1993 blast case: SC rejects Sanjay Dutt's review petition

May 10, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Now all hope for getting relief for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case has been dumped as the Supreme Court has rejected his review petition. He was seeking review of the March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act

1993 Mumbai blast case: Supreme Court rejects Sanjay Dutt's review plea

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking review of its March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act and sentencing him to five years in jail in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, saying there is no merit in it.

1993 Mumbai blast case: Supreme Court to consider Sanjay Dutt's review plea

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday take up Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking review of its March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act and sentencing him to five years in jail in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt's scene scrapped from 'Ghanchakkar'

May 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt was supposed to make a special appearance in "Ghanchakkar", but now director Raj Kumar Gupta has decided to drop the scene because he feels they can't shoot it now.

Finnish foreign minister releases his book in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finland's Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja, on a visit to India, set aside time Monday evening to launch his own book with an "intriguing Indian connection".

Sanjay Dutt launches new 'mobile mammography' van in Mumbai

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Sanjay Dutt, along with his sister Priya, recently inaugurated and handed over a mobile mammography unit to a leading oncologist Dr. Advani's 'Helping Hand' Foundation on behalf of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust in Mumbai.

Should Riteish Deshmukh join politics?

May 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Reacting to reports that actor Riteish Deshmukh, son of former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, is likely to go his late father's way and join politics, actor-politician Raj Babbar said it is a well thought-out decision. Hema Malini too supports the idea saying he will do a good job.

Twitterati pour scorn, poke fun at Sudipta Sen

April 26, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Social networking site Twitter is abuzz with scorn and ridicule for the arrested Saradha Group promoter, Sudipta Sen, whose chit fund-driven company went bust after collecting money from lakhs of unsuspecting depositors in West Bengal.

Three arrested in Punjab for gang-rape of teenager

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Punjab Police have arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with the gang-rape of a teenaged girl, police said Thursday.

'Radha' fame Anvita Dutt to write song for Kangana

April 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Anvita Dutt, who wrote the popular song "Radha" for "Student Of The Year", will now pen a track for Kangna Ranuat for her upcoming drama "Queen".

Mumbai Court grants bail to Sanjay Dutt after issuing NBW

April 22, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 22 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today secured bail from a Mumbai court, which had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him in a cheating case filed by producer Shakeel Noorani.

Sanjay Dutt gets bail in cheating case filed by producer

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt Monday secured bail from a Mumbai court which had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him in a cheating case filed by a movie producer.

President presents Padma awards

April 20, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Space scientist Roddam Narasimha, industralist Adi Godrej and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt were among a galaxy of individuals conferred Padma awards by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function here Saturday.

Visit to Mehboob Studio makes Big B nostalgic

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) A visit to the famed Mehboob Studio here made megastar Amitabh Bachchan go down the memory lane, and reminisce the "prolific" legendary filmmaker Mehboob Khan.

'Difficult for Sanjay to complete all films in a month'

April 18, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt a month's reprieve in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, but the producers of his films feel four weeks are not enough for him to wrap up all the projects in hand.

1993 Mumbai blasts: 70-year-old Zaibunissa Kazi gets four weeks reprieve (Update)

April 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court has given seventy-year-old Zaibunissa Kazi four more weeks to surrender before the jail authorities in connection with her role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

1993 Mumbai blasts: After Sanjay Dutt, three other convicts get four more weeks to surrender

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted three other convicts who had a role to play in the 1993 Mumbai blasts four more weeks time to surrender to jail authorities.

Dutt gets reprieve, 11 other convicts return to prison

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) As Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got a month's reprieve, 11 others convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and released on bail surrendered Wednesday before a Mumbai court after the Supreme Court rejected their appeals, an official said.

Sanjay Dutt gets four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case.

Sanjay Dutt's producers heave a sigh of relief

April 17, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Producers of Sanjay Dutt's films are relieved after Supreme Court granted the actor four weeks time to surrender to serve the remaining period of his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt gets four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case.

1993 Mumbai blast case: Supreme Court gives Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender in connection with his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's plea for extension of time to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today hear Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking more time to surrender to undergo remaining jail term for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts.

Digvijay Singh criticises BJP for supporting Godhra riot accused

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): Senior Congress leader, Digvijay Singh on Tuesday criticised the Gujarat state government for supporting the accused involved in the Godhra riots case.

1993 Mumbai blasts case: SC adjourns hearing on Sanjay Dutt's plea

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking more time to surrender to undergo remaining jail term for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts

SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's surrender plea Wednesday

April 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM

March 16, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday deferred till 10.30 a.m. Wednesday the hearing of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea for six months' time to surrender, following his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case.

Justice Markandey Katju seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt, meets PM

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Press Council of India (PCI) chairperson Justice Markandey Katju, who has written to President Pranab Mukherjee seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt and another blasts convict, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday.

Sanjay Dutt needs eight more days to shoot for PK

April 16, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was working in double shifts to wrap up his projects before surrendering himself, needs about a week's time to finish the shooting of "PK".

Sushil, Yogeshwar to miss Asian Championship

April 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will not participate in the upcoming Asian Wrestling Championship to be held here April 18-22 due to injuries.

1993 Mumbai blasts case: Sanjay Dutt moves SC, seeks more time to surrender

April 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking more time to surrender

Playback singer P.B. Srinivas is dead

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Veteran playback singer P.B. Srinivas, known for crooning thousands of chartbusters in southern languages, died here Sunday, a family member said. He was 82.

Adah's comic lessons in 'Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke'

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Adah Sharma, who will be seen sharing screen space with the likes of Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla in comedy "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke", says she got to learn a lot from her experienced co-stars about comic timing.

Rana Daggubati wants to return to proper action-drama zone

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Rana Daggubati has tried his hand at different films - political, crime thriller, action-drama and even romance. But the actor now wants to focus on the action-drama zone as he feels his strength lies there.

Munna Bhai 3 will be made only after return of Sanjay Dutt: Hirani and Chopra

April 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

The third installment of the Munna Bhai franchise will be made only after the return of Sanjay Dutt from the prison. Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra confirmed the news in a joint statement.

Reel 'Munna Bhai' will wait for real 'Munna Bhai', say makers

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, makers of the popular "Munna Bhai" franchise, say they will wait for the real "Munna Bhai" Sanjay Dutt to come out of the prison after serving his sentence to make the third film.

Vidya Balan hopes for reduction of Sanjay Dutt's sentence

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (ANI): National award winning actress Vidya Balan hopes that fellow actor Sanjay Dutt's sentence of five years for possession of arms will be reduced.

Aamir Khan goes out of the way for Sanjay Dutt

April 7, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Contrary to reports that a "question mark" hangs over the fate of Raj Kumar Hirani's "PK" following Sanjay Dutt's impending jail term, the dates issue regarding the precious project has been happily sorted out.

Regional films are appreciated worldwide: Neha Dhupia

April 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Vancouver, April 5 (IANS) Former beauty queen and actress Neha Dhupia, who is geared up for the release of her first Punjabi film "Rangeelay", feels regional movies have got a wider audience across the globe. She wonders why she wasn't doing them earlier!

Governor flooded with petitions on Sanjay Dutt sentence

April 5, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan has been flooded with at least 60 representations either seeking or opposing clemency for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, an official said here Friday.

My heart weeps for Sanjay: Dharmendra

March 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra Saturday said his "heart weeps" for actor Sanjay Dutt, who was sentenced to five years in jail by the Supreme Court March 21 for illegal arms possession during the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts.

Sanjy Dutt, true professional, is completing 'Policegiri': Producer

March 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) T.P. Aggarwal, the producer of Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Policegiri" is deeply impressed with Sanjay's professionalism. He says Dutt, despite all his legal trouble, is trying to complete all projects before going to jail.

'Thillu Mullu' remake shooting over

March 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The shooting of the remake of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil comedy "Thillu Mullu", which itself is a remake of Hindi blockbuster "Gol Maal", has been completed. The remake is also titled "Thillu Mullu".

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 30 (ANI): Since the news of Bollywood's beloved Sanjay Dutt's conviction and sentence became public, fans and fellow actors have expressed anger and shock.

Katju seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Kazi

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Justice Markandey Katju, chairman of the Press Council of India, in a letter to President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday, has sought pardon for Sanjay Dutt under article 72 of the constitution.

Deols wish luck to Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The Deols - Dharamendra, Sunny and Bobby - Thursday wished luck to Sanjay Dutt who has been convicted under the Arms act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

Not seeking pardon, says emotional Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted under the Arms Act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings, said Thursday he would "surrender" when the time comes and would not be seeking "pardon".

Amar Singh backs Sanjay Dutt, says 'justice delayed is justice denied'

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Mar. 28 (ANI): Reiterating that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has gone through an ordeal for the last 20 years in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh on Thursday said justice delayed is justice denied and justice hurried is justice buried.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before court, no appeal for pardon

March 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM

After Supreme Court announced its verdict on Sanjay Dutt's long pending case on 1993 Mumbai blasts case last week, the bollywood actor said he has not appealed for any pardon and will surrender on the given time while addressing to the media on Thrusday.

Katju will seek pardon for Sanjay, Zaibunnisa

March 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Press Council of India chairperson Markandey Katju Thursday said he would continue to seek pardon on humanitarian grounds for actor Sanjay Dutt and Zaibunissa Kazi, who have been sentenced to five years in prison for their role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

1993 Mumbai blasts: 'Will continue to seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt', says Katju

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Thursday said he would continue to appeal for a pardon for Sanjay Dutt despite the actor's decision to surrender.