Nana Asrana

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

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

I can never be accused of anything risque: Anees Bazmee

May 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Director Anees Bazmee says he was not keen to rope in Sunny Leone in his film because he doesn't want to be "accused of anything risque".

Tulisa welcomes 6 family members into her 6mn pounds mansion

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has moved her six family members into her posh five-bedroom Hertfordshire house worth 6 million pounds.

Ghana's new oil field to produce 76,000 barrels per day

April 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Accra, April 24 (IANS) Oil production from Ghana's Tweneboa Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) oil field is expected to be 76,000 barrels per day and 50 million standard cubic feet of gas at peak production, state owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation said here.

Annu Kapoor to direct soon

April 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Vancouver, April 5 (IANS) After his award-winning performance in fun-filled "Vicky Donor", Annu Kapoor is now planning to go behind the camera to direct a movie.

Ghana to deport 120 Chinese for illegal mining

March 29, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Accra, March 29 (IANS) Ghanian authorities have arrested 120 Chinese for possessing fake entry permits and engaging in illegal mining and are deporting them.

Bollywood stars have no time for me: Mira Nair

March 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair says she would love to work with Bollywood's star actors, but says they don't have time for her films.

I started hating myself while playing Kasab: Sanjeev Jaiswal

March 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Actor Sanjeev Jaiswal, who portrayed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole surviving gunman of the Nov 26-29, 2008 Mumbai terror attack in the movie "The Attacks of 26/11", has revealed that he started loathing himself while shooting for the film.

RGV reacts to scathing response to 'The Attacks of 26/11'

March 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stands by his stance that "life-changing" events like the night of 26/11 must be chronicled. He is happy with the response to his movie "The Attacks of 26/11", and maintains that it is not against any community or a religion.

Want Raj, Uddhav Thackeray to join hands: Nana Patekar

March 1, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has renewed his appeal to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray to join hands.

Telugu film celebs laud 'The Attacks of 26/11'

March 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, despite a series of flops, criticism and controversies, has managed to impress members from Telugu film fraternity, who watched his latest film "The Attacks of 26/11".

'The Attacks of 26/11' a stunning wake-up call (IANS Movie Review)

March 1, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Film: "The Attacks Of 26/11"; Actors: Nana Patekar, Sanjeev Jaiswal and Atul Kulkarni; Director: Ram Gopal Varma; Rating: ****

RGV's 'The Attacks of 26/11' in English too

February 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma's "The Attacks of 26/11" has been simultaneously shot in English and Hindi and for the first time Nana Patekar will be heard delivering dialogues in English.

RGV to release background music of 'The Attacks...'

February 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who recently launched the music of his movie "The Attacks of 26/11", will soon be releasing the background music also -- titled "The Sound of 26/11".

RGV invites KJo for special screening of 26/11 film

February 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has extended a hand of friendship towards Karan Johar by inviting him to watch his upcoming movie "The Attacks of 26/11". He will arrange a special screening for Karan here soon.

Oye 'Bubbly'! Now hear Big B through app (Movie Snippets)

February 13, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is constantly trying to expand his presence on digital platforms to stay connected to his fans. The latest is a mobile application through which his fans can hear his voice messages and send one to him as well.

'The Attacks of 26/11' music launched at Leopold Cafe

February 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The music launch of Ram Gopal Varma's "The Attacks of 26/11" was held at Leopold Cafe here, where terrorists struck during the Mumbai carnage Nov 26, 2008.

Every role requires glamour: Neha Dhupia (Movie Snippets)

February 9, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia feels every role requires some glamour quotient.

Silva wins at Sundance with `Crystal Fairy'

January 29, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Chilean director Sebastian Silva returned to captivate the jury at the Sundance Film Festival four years after "La Nana" with his latest film "Crystal Fairy", which walked away with the Directing Award in the World Cinema Dramatic category.

Nana Patekar gets Padma Shri

January 25, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Well-known actor Nana Patekar, known for playing intense roles in "Salaam Bombay" and "Parinda", has been named for Padma Shri award on the eve of 64th Republic Day.

RGV a gutsy filmmaker: Gul Panag

January 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) From gang wars to the underworld to real life crime sagas, Ram Gopal Varma is known for making films on bold themes and actress Gul Panag, who will be seen in his production venture "Ab Tak Chhappan 2", praises him for being so daring.

Censor will not have issue with 'The Attacks of 26/11': RGV

January 17, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who is all set with his film "The Attacks of 26/11", based on the real incident the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, says he is not worried about the censor board which will not have any issue with this film.

Only a film can truly capture 26/11 grief: RGV

January 10, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The story of the Mumbai terror strike can best be told only through a feature film, says Ram Gopal Varma, who has directed "The Attacks of 26/11", based on the tragedy that took 166 lives.

RGV feels weird shooting reel hanging of Kasab

December 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he felt weird after he completed shooting the hanging scene in his movie "The Attacks of 26/11", based on the Mumbai terror attack.

'The Attacks of 26/11' profits will be donated to victims: Producer

November 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) The profits earned from Ram Gopal Varma?directed "The Attacks of 26/11", about the 2008 terror attacks in the city, will be donated to victims and heroes, says the film's producer Parag Sanghvi.

RGV asks policemen to watch 'The Attacks of 26/11'

November 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who is making "The Attacks of 26/11", is inviting policemen who battled Pakistani terrorists in Mumbai in 2008, to view a 15?minute sequence of the movie Friday.

Gadkari visits ailing Bal Thackeray

November 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Brazilian model causes outrage over Hurricane Sandy photoshoot

November 3, 2012 at 3:43 PM

New York, Nov 3 (ANI): Brazilian glamour model and Manhattan resident Nana Gouvea showed a complete lack of sensitivity post Hurricane Sandy, as she seductively posed near crushed cars, fallen trees and the debris-filed city streets.

'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal' clean, healthy entertainer (IANS Movie Review-Rating: ***)

September 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Film: "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal"; Cast: Nana Patekar, Shreyas Talpade, Madhurima Bannerjee, Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, Asrani and Neeraj Vora; Director: Priyadarshan; Rating: ***

Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal: Pre Review, Story and Release Date

September 27, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Here is the Pre Review, Story and Release Date of Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal.

My job ends with film's shooting: Nana Patekar

September 27, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Actor Nana Patekar doesn't believe in asking people to watch his films as he feels his job ends once he completes the shooting for a project.

Goa Catholics offended by 'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal'

September 27, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Panaji, Sep 27 (IANS) After protests in Mumbai, the Christian community in Goa is up in arms against Priyadarshan's latest film "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal".

Armenia to sell national air carrier (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

September 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Yerevan, Sep 26 (IANS) Armenia Wednesday confirmed reports that its national air carrier Armavia is for sale, according to Xinhua.

Armenia to sell national air carrier

September 26, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Yerevan, Sep 26 (IANS) The Middle Eastern nation of Armenia Wednesday confirmed reports that its national air carrier Armavia was for sale, according to Xinhua.

RGV's 'Satya 2' not on floors until 2013

September 19, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he won't start shooting the sequel to 1998 film "Satya" till the next four months at least as he is tied up with other projects.

I'm privileged to work in Bollywood: Madhurima

September 10, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Southern actress Madhurima, who is gearing up for the release of her second Bollywood film "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal", considers herself lucky to work in the "national" Hindi film industry.

Nana ignores back pain, lifts Shreyas (Movie Snippets)

August 15, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) At 62, Nana Patekar has an undying spirit to give his best. The actor was suffering pain due to a back injury, but that didn't deter him from lifting Shreyas Talpade on his shoulders for a shoot for "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal".

'Raajneeti' sequel is brilliant: Katrina

August 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Katrina Kaif, who won critical acclaim for her role in the 2010 film "Raajneeti", is excited to be part of the movie's sequel. She has a hint of the script, and is looking forward to working with director Prakash Jha again.

Balotelli's 'agonized' biological Ghanaian parents 'just want him to come home'

June 30, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, June 30 (ANI): The Ghanaian parents of Italy striker Mario Balotelli have expressed their agony of not being able to meet their son and claimed that they do not care about his money, but just want him to come home.

Balotelli's 'agonized' biological Ghanaian parents 'just want him to come home'

June 30, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, June 30 (ANI): The Ghanaian parents of Italy striker Mario Balotelli have expressed their agony of not being able to meet their son and claimed that they do not care about his money, but just want him to come home.

Gunina leads in World Chess Blitz Championship

June 5, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Batumi (Georgia), June 5 (IANS) Valentina Gunina of Russia won all the eight games on the first day of the two-day women's World Chess Blitz Championship tourney, to lead with eight points.

Goa University to have Mario Miranda, Anthony Gonsalves chairs

May 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Panaji, May 3 (IANS) Legendary cartoonist Mario Miranda and Bollywood music composer Anthony Gonsalves, both natives of Goa, have been honoured posthumously with the establishment of two chairs in their names in Goa University.

I don't believe in favouritism: Priyadarshan

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Priyadarshan has worked with Paresh Rawal in most of his Hindi films, but he claims he doesn't believe in favouritism. In fact, he says he casts actors only according to the script's requirement.

Shreyas gets nostalgic, says misses 'chaddi buddies'

April 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade, who was born and brought up in the city's Andehri suburb, got nostalgic while shooting there for Priyadarshan's "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" (KDM).

'Foodistan' winner wants to cook for Big B (Movie Snippets)

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) A huge fan of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, chef Manish Mehrotra, winner of reality show "Foodistan", wants to cook for the veteran actor.

US Second Lady Jill Biden pens kids' book to honour military families

January 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): The wife of US Vice President Joe Biden, Jill has written a children's book to honour soldiers and their families.

Foreign Secretary Mathai interacts with students on Mass Awareness Train tour

January 6, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary, Ranjan Mathai on Friday interacted with the delegation consisting of Indian as well as foreign students, participating in 'Jagriti Train Yatra' (Mass Awareness Train Tour) in New Delhi.

Parents encourage kids to call grandmas 'GaGa', grandpas 'Grampy'

May 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): More and more parents are encouraging their kids to come up with creative alternatives to address their grandmas and grandpas, a survey has found.

Lesbian partners tying the knot with gay couples to satisfy their parents

June 8, 2010 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): There is an increasing trend of fake marriages between lesbian couples and gay partners in order to escape family and social pressures.

Gorakhpur cremation ground emerges as tourist spot

January 21, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Gorakhpur, Jan 21 (ANI): A cremation ground is usually a place visited under compulsion, but Muktipath in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh has surprisingly become a tourist spot.

Gorakhpur cremation ground emerges as tourist spot

January 21, 2010 at 2:38 PM

Gorakhpur, Jan 21 (ANI): A cremation ground is usually a place visited under compulsion, but Muktipath in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh has surprisingly become a tourist spot.

Changes in humidity, temperature may trigger asthma among kids

September 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Washington, September 15 (ANI): Changes in humidity and temperature may trigger asthma among kids, suggests a report.

Bollywood stars celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi

August 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (ANI): Bollywood stars commenced the celebration of the ten-day-long Ganesha Chaturthi festival here.

Kashmiri migrants clash with police on polling day in Jammu

April 30, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Jammu, Apr 30 (ANI): Violent clashes broke out on Thursday between police and Kashmiri Hindu migrants protesting against not being allowed to vote.

American traces her Jewish roots in India with book

April 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) American writer and filmmaker Sadia Shepard came to India to find her roots and understand her heritage - a mix of Protestant, Jewish and Islamic culture. She left with 18 diaries full of experiences that blended to form a book.

Samajwadi Party activists allegedly dole out money to voters in Mumbai

April 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM

Mumbai, Apr 7 (ANI): Samajwadi Party activists allegedly distributed money to prospective voters in Mumbai.

'Ek: The Power Of One' goes all wrong (IANS Film Review)

March 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM

Film: 'Ek: The Power Of One'; Cast: Nana Patekar, Bobby Deol, Shriya Saran, Khulbushan Kharbanda, Chunky Pandey, Jackie Shroff, Sachin Khedekar; Director: Sangeeth Sivan; Rating: *

I didn't mind playing hired killer for 'Ek': Bobby Deol

March 22, 2009 at 8:33 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Bobby Deol plays a hired killer in his latest 'Ek - The Power of One', nine years after he played a similar role in 'Bichhoo'. The actor says he has no problem playing a negative role again.

'Ek' is a raw action film like 'Ghajini', says Sivan

March 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Sangeeth Sivan says his 'Ek - The Power of One', starring Nana Patekar and Bobby Deol, is a raw action film like blockbuster 'Ghajini' and he is confident it will do well. The film has Bobby jumping down 14 stories in a stunt scene.

Nana Patekar's fetish for skull caps

March 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM

Actor Nana Patekar has developed a fancy for skull caps, so much so that he insisted that the director of his forthcoming film 'Ek - The Power of One' allow him to wear different skull caps in various scenes of the film.

Rimi Sen jealous of Shaurya Chauhan?

January 12, 2009 at 8:50 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rimi Sen was apparently miffed when co-actor Shaurya Chauhan got to wear glamorous and sexy clothes as opposed to her own sari-clad look in Nana Patekar-starrer 'Horn Ok Pleassss'.

'Horn Ok Pleassss' - a truck driver's hilarious love story (IANS Preview)

December 29, 2008 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Nana Patekar is all set to woo movie buffs with another comedy, 'Horn Ok Pleassss', after wining accolades for his hilarious performance as underworld don Uday Shetty in the 2007 hit 'Welcome'.

Malaysian applause for Nana Patekar's Tamil cinema debut

December 27, 2008 at 1:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 27 (IANS) There is a shortage of good anti-heroes in Tamil movies and Bollywood actor Nana Patekar will get plenty of roles if he chooses to continue working with Tamil directors and producers, a Malaysian film critic has said.

'Bommalattam' - a whodunit that keeps you watching(Tamil Film Review)

December 13, 2008 at 5:12 PM

Film: 'Bommalattam'; Director: Bharati Raja; Cast: Nana Patekar, Arjun, Kajal; Music: Himesh Reshammiya; Rating: ***

Ruling party edges ahead as Ghana election results trickle in

December 8, 2008 at 12:34 PM

Nairobi/Accra, Dec 8 (DPA) Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) edged ahead in presidential elections Monday morning as results from across the West African nation trickled in.

Ghana holds presidential, parliamentary elections

December 7, 2008 at 6:06 PM

Accra, Dec 7 (Xinhua) An estimated 21,000 electorate in Ghana cast their votes Sunday to elect a new president and a new parliament in the second democratic exercise in half a century after the west African country gained independence from the British rule in 1957.

Bollywood stars collect funds for flood-ravaged Bihar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Sept 7 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities on Sunday collected funds from the public for providing relief to the flood victims in Bihar.

Lily Allen and Ed Simons back together

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 8 (ANI): After what has been a week of guessing, English singer songwriter Lily Allen and Chemical Brothers Ed Simons have finally confirmed that their relationship is on the go again.