Everything you need to know about Leela Dham: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Leela Dham: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Film: "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke"; Cast: Dev Goel and Adaah Sharma; Director: Jyotin Goel; Rating: None
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Grateful at having worked with "interesting filmmakers" since his 2007 debut, actor Ranbir Kapoor Thursday confessed that playing himself in his forthcoming release "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (YJHD) is "harder" than enacting characters in his previous films.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Playback Singer Kunal Ganjawala, known for his songs "Hum dum suniyo re" and "Bheege honth tere", says in a couple of years the concept of hiring one composer for a film would become a thing of the past.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) She has been an integral part of the Indian fashion industry for over two decades and is currently busy crafting Deepika Padukone's look for "Ram Leela". Veteran designer Anju Modi feels that Indian cinema has played an integral part in promoting the Indian design industry in every era.
Imphal, May 10 (ANI): The 41st edition of the All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival was recently held here to promote the culture of northeast India.
New York, May 8 (IANS) "Anumati" directed by Gajendra Ahire has won the Best Feature Film award at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) with Vikram Gokhale getting the Best Actor award for his role as a desperate husband.
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Ranveer Singh exudes energy and seems to have impressed fellow co-actor Arshad Warsi with his zeal.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who is just two films old, recently left the crew of his upcoming film "Lootera" in shock.
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) As much as southern director Krish is excited about his upcoming film "Gabbar", the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster "Ramana", he admits it will be as challenging as any other film.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Doling out tips on the right gem stones for Indian skin colour, actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor suggests that girls should go for coloured stones.
New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a three-day visit to Manipur and Sikkim from today.
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) After hosting "Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur", "Comedy Circus Teen Ka Tadka" and "India's Got Talent", now Roshni Chopra is eyeing a dance show.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the northeastern states of Manipur and Sikkim on a three-day tour beginning April 15, a statement from Rashtrapati Bhawan said Sunday.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Known for making larger than life dramas for the big screen, filmmaker Karan Johar feels nowadays everybody wants to be in the movie business and wonders if someone is interested in just being an audience!
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Deepika Padukone, who teamed up with ex-beau Ranbir Kapoor after five years in forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (YJHD), says they are not into a relationship any more but are friends for life.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Deepika Padukone says she had fun playing "wicked" in "Cocktail". Now gearing up for distinct films like "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" and "Ram Leela", the actress says she is happy that she gets a "fair amount of choices" in Bollywood.
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Deepika Padukone, who won the critics' award for best actress for her peformance in "Cocktail" at the just-concluded Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) awards in Vancouver, describes it as the most memorable moment of her life till now.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Indian government is planning to double the number of its diplomats posted in the 162 Indian missions and posts abroad from the mere 600 currently.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Indian government is planning to double the number of its diplomats posted in the 162 Indian missions and posts abroad from the mere 600 currently..
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fundamentals of India's relations with its neighbours are strong and any turbulence is a passing fancy, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Monday.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Distinguished Indian actor Vikram Gokhale, who recently won his first National Award in a career of 50 years, says he never tried for awards but admits this honour is "different".
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, currently shooting in Wai for "Chennai Express", has gelled so well with the crew that they have become like a family for her.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Though she was brought up in Mumbai, Sonam Kapoor loves to play a Delhi girl on celluloid and adds that she feels like one nowadays.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) From going bespectacled to wearing a lungi and shirt, Deepika Padukone will be seen in varied looks in the movies that are expected to hit the silver screen this year.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Acclaimed Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, who is in India to celebrate the success of his Oscar-winning film "Lincoln", will Tuesday interact with as many as 61 personalities from Indian cinema and share tips on filmmaking.
Gurgaon, March 7 (IANS) Indians need to be educated on the benefits of cognac, that unlike brandy, is much more than an after-dinner drink and can be served in many ways, a leading French expert says.
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Contrary to rumours of ill-health, ace choreographer Saroj Khan says she is doing fine and looking forward to doing some challenging work.
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadda, who got critical acclaim for her performance in "Gangs of Wasseypur", says her "Fukrey" shooting is completed.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut TV show "Saraswatichandra" is finally on air and the director-producer hopes that it completes 2,000 episodes.
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Cinematographer Ravi Varman, whose resplendent visuals in Anurag Basu's "Barfi" fetched him accolades, was injured while shooting for his latest film "Ram Leela".
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Considering that the film has no known established stars, Abhishek Kapoor's youth-fest "Kai Po Che!", detailing the criss-crossing luck of three youngsters on the threshold of their lives, has elicited an exceptional confidence level in its producers UTV Motion Pictures.
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.
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has adapted Gujarati novel "Saraswatichandra" for an eponymous TV show, admits some changes have been incorporated for the story to suit the medium.
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is entering the cluttured TV medium with "Saraswatichandra", a show replete with "never-seen-before grandeur", says he feels intimidated with the competition on small screen. Nevertheless, he admits he is now keen to expand his presence on the medium.
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) The MRF Challenge Formula 2000 season finale is poised for an exciting finish with American Conor Daly cruising to victory in the second race Saturday, taking his championship fight against England's Jordan King down to the wire.
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) The MRF Challenge Formula 2000 season finale is poised for an exciting finish with American Conor Daly cruising to victory in the second race Saturday, taking his championship fight against England's Jordan King down to the wire.
Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) French alcohol manufacturer Remy Cointreau is tying up with five-star hotels in India for its ultra-premium cognac Louis XIII, said an official.
New Delhi, Feb. 4 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIandB) on Monday constituted a eight-member committee led by former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice (Retired) Mukul Mudgal, to review the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Film: "Listen...Amaya"; Actors: Deepti Naval, Farooque Shaikh, Swara Bhaskar; Director: Avinash Kumar Singh; Rating: ***
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan Friday began shooting for his new film "Peekay" in Rajasthan and the actor made it a point to take his wife Kiran and son Azad along with him.
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whose debut film "Kai Po Che!" is yet to release, says he might be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next project after "Ramleela".
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Leela Samson is in state of shock after the ban on Kamal Haasan's film "Vishwaroopam", and says that the act is "an infringement on freedom of expression".
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will start shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biopic on Olympic medallist Mary Kom from June and is busy training for the role.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) No hardcore romance and no rib-tickling humour - the first Friday of February has three offbeat Hindi films releasing in theatres. "Mai...", "David" and "Listen... Amaya" - each film has a different flavour to offer.
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh is happy with the first poster of his new film "Ram Leela". He says it manages to capture the film's essence very well.
Thiruvananathapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Malayalam actress Karthika Nair has bagged the lead role, opposite superstar Mammootty, in director Ranjith's new film "Leela".
New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Deepika Padukone allegedly broke down on the sets of the movie 'Ram Leela', after being handed a 'difficult'scene.
Gurgaon, Jan 21 (IANS) The cyber crime cell in Gurgaon was Monday investigating an email threatening bomb blasts in Delhi sent to a security officer working for five-star hotel Leela Kempinski here, police said.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) With a string of films in her kitty and getting nominated alongside industry veterans at various award functions, Richa Chadda is on cloud nine after "Gangs of Wasseypur". The actress is enjoying the new phase of her career to the fullest.
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) TV actors like Aishwarya Sakhuja and Aman Verma are ready to face the challenge of cooking on new reality show "Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki", which will test celebrities' hosting, entertainment and culinary skills.
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone can't thank her "Ram Leela" co-star Ranveer Singh enough for giving her time off to visit her parents for the New Year.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Some called famed disc jockeys, some planned lavish buffets - but several clubs and pubs across the capital have either cancelled their New Year eve celebrations or have toned them down as a homage to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, who died Saturday.
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Bollywood is a tough industry and maybe his daughters Sonam and Rhea could have chosen something "safer" but proud papa Anil Kapoor says he has always encouraged them to do whatever they wanted to and will continue to back them in their endeavours.
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Deepika Padukone, who made a dream debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2007 movie "Om Shanti Om", reunites with the superstar on screen for "Chennai Express" and says the two are closer now.
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who is working in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela," says the filmmaker wanted him to look extremely hot in the film and that is why he went shirtless for a song.
Greater Noida, Dec 9 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom Sunday joked that if she acts in the movie on her life, the movie will flop.
Kochi, Dec 7 (IANS) A fourth building as added to Leela Infopark, an IT hub in this coastal Kerala city.
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is set to play M.C. Mary Kom in a movie, is keen to learn from the Olympic bronze medallist how to wear boxing gloves.
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra is set to play M.C. Mary Kom in a film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The legendary female boxer says she will be more than happy to show the actress around her house in Manipur and introduce her to the way she lives there.
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh may be only two films old in Bollywood but he has already decided he wants to go behind the camera one day.
Lucknow, Nov 27 (IANS) Five women and three children from the same family were killed early Tuesday when their tractor trolley was hit by a mini truck in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, police said.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) After a commendable performance in Homi Adajania's "Cocktail", actress Deepika Padukone is said to be stormed with offers to dance on film's hit song "Angrezi beat" at award functions.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Liquor and real estate baron Ponty Chadha and his estranged brother Hardeep, both killed in a bloody gun battle Saturday, were cremated here Sunday night after a five?hour delay from the scheduled time.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Liquor and real estate baron Ponty Chadha and his estranged brother Hardeep, both killed in a bloody gun battle Saturday, were cremated here Sunday night after a five?hour delay from the scheduled time.
Human intelligence peaked a couple of thousand years ago and people are now getting stupider, a scientist said on Monday. Professor Gerald Crabtree's words in the UK's Independent newspaper rang true with me.
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Post the grand birthday bash of Amitabh Bachchan, it's now Aaradhya's turn to indulge as she turns a year old Nov 16. However, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says it will be a private affair for Aardhya's first birthday celebration.
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Sanjeeda Sheikh, one of the prettiest face on small screen, has been roped in to play evil Surpanakha in "Ram Leela".
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Rajneesh Duggal relates to intense characters more than anything and is keen on doing an intense romantic movie.
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Editor-turned-director Bela Sehgal is gearing up to direct her second film and says it will go on the floors after her brother Sanajy Leela Bhansali wraps up his "Ram Leela".
Dubai, October 24 (ANI): Shreya Ghoshal, the 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' winner who was discovered by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the talent hunt almost a decade ago, has guaranteed the ultimate Bollywood musical experience for her next gig in Dubai.
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Choreographer Remo D'Souza is glad to have choreographed a Broadyway-style dance drama in the form of "Ram Leela", a five-part TV series on the life of Lord Rama.
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Director Vikramaditya Motwane, whose directorial debut "Udaan" won seven Filmfare awards, feels that too many producers affect creativity of a movie.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A total of 16 South Asian fiction writers including Jamil Ahmad, Jerry Pinto, Amitav Ghosh and Musharraf Ali Farooqi are in the race for the prestigious DSC Prize for South Asian literature reflecting the diversity and social complexities that set Asian narratives apart from the rest of the world.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj and organisations functioning under his guidance have denied any connection with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati who has been declared a criminal in America, his trust said in a statement here.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) After trying his luck in Bollywood, model-turned-actor Rajneesh Duggal is set to get a taste of the small screen. He will make his TV debut by playing Lord Ram in new mythology-based show "Ram Leela", and he is excited.
Shimla, Oct 12 (IANS) Infighting within the ruling BJP in Himachal Pradesh may cost it more than the main opposition Congress in the Nov 4 assembly elections.
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Actor Ajay Devgn is set to don the garb of a narrator of Life Ok's new mythological show "Ram Leela".
Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Catholic groups Wednesday protested the portrayal in bad light of the clergy and community in Bollywood movies, with specific reference to "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamal" and "Kya Super Kool Hai Hum".
Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Deepika Padukone is busy as a bee these days. From spending time with co-star Ranveer Singh to getting comfortable with the actor before shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali, to rehearsing her Garba steps vigorously for the five to six garba song-and-dances that she would have to perform in "Ram Leela" -- her schedule is quite packed.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Catholics have threatened to stop the screening of a forthcoming Hindi movie directed by Priyadarshan, "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" if certain scenes making a "disresptful portrayal" of the community and its priests are not deleted, an official said here Sunday.
Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Hospitality major Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. will be launching a new brand, Essence by The Leela, an entry-level five-star hotel, a company official said Saturday.
Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Hospitality major Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. will be launching a new brand Essence by The Leela, an entry-level five-star hotel, said a company official.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone is honoured to receive the Smita Patil Memorial Award, and says such awards make her feel confident about her choice of work.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): The visiting President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the Hyderabad House here on Tuesday.
Monday, Sep 17 (ANI): President of the Republic of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, will arrive here on Monday evening on a three-day state visit to India during which he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Film: "Barfi"; Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana d'Cruz; Director: Anurag Basu; Rating: ****
Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is making a film on five-times world boxing Champion Mary Kom, who has no favourites when it comes to playing her on the big screen.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): India and Palestine will hold bilateral delegation-level talks here today.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to arrive on a three-day state visit to India on Monday evening during which he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh..........
New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive on a three-day state visit to India on Monday evening during which he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Punjabi boy Ranbir Kapoor got lucky when he didn't have to learn Bengali for his role in "Barfi!". But he gave the language a shot on the sets of reality TV show "Dance Ke Superkids".
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) The shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" has reportedly started here and "Gangs Of Wasseypur" fame actress Richa Chaddha is likely to join the cast and crew soon.
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh says the shooting of "Lootera", in which he features opposite Sonakshi Sinha, has been wrapped up, and he feels it will turn out to be a quality film.
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Desipina, a fusion arts company founded by two sisters of South Asian and Filipina descent, will present here next month an "Alice in Wonderland" inspired multi-media, puppet adventure play where puppets, projections and politics collide.
San Francisco, Aug 23 (IANS) The Support My School Campaign (SMS), a unique corporate initiative to create a happy and healthy learning environment in schools across India by providing basic amenities has started its second innings.
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" is set to go on floors next month, says actor Abhimanyu Singh, but he refused to confirm his place in the cast of the movie.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday expressed concern over the conditions in natural disaster-hit Uttarakhand and assured central assistance to the state.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday directed the defence ministry to deploy helicopters to rescue people stranded in remote areas of Uttarakhand following flash floods and landslides.
The death toll in sub-Himalayan region in Uttarakhand rose till Saturday night as the rainy situation and flash flood deteriorated the condition. The consistent torrential rains, cloud burst, flash flood and land slides in Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Garhwal districts have risen the death toll to 30....................
