Everything you need to know about Pakari Dixit: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pakari Dixit: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) "Dedh Ishqiya", will go "much further" in intimacy than "Ishqiya". Actor Arshad Warsi is said to have some steamy lovemaking scenes with co-star Huma Qureshi, while even Madhuri Dixit has uninhibitedly shot for some cosy scenes with Naseeruddin Shah.
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Small screen actress Aakanksha Singh, popular as Megha of "Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha", recently took her on-screen role of a dance teacher seriously and started giving dance lessons to her co-actors for a special sequence in the show.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) More than 33,000 people signed an online petition given to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Preeti Rathi, victim of an acid attack in Mumbai.
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) When expressive and graceful Drashti Dhami danced sensuously on "Jaadu hai nasha hai" on the "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" stage, her sensuous side left filmmaker Karan Johar in awe.
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha got a chance to enjoy shopping endlessly and cook in Jaipur when she visited the city as part of the "Star In Your City" show.
New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): "Thoughts for Change - We can do it", a book co-authored by former President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam and DRDO senior scientist, and CEO and Managing Director of Brahmos Aerospace Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, is yet another attempt to kindle the pride in Indians based on past achievements to urge them to move forward with the help of scientific thought.
New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Newer technologies and changes would have to be adopted and adapted to ensure that India as a nation remains safe and secure, a senior scientist has said.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit interrupted the shoot of the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa" to rescue seven puppies who were struggling for their lives.
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The first monsoon shower hit the city and Bollywood celebrities say the arrival of the monsoon means it is time to relish ginger tea, pakodas and fresh air.
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Actor-comedian Suresh Menon, who became the first participant to be evicted from the sixth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", is not disappointed because he got to dance a lot within a very short span.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Actor-comedian Suresh Menon became the first celebrity contestant to get eliminated from the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" Saturday, which also saw the entry of former Indian skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The team of forthcoming movie "Gulaab Gang", which is based on the real life story of women's grit and determination, has launched BELIEVE, a campaign that celebrates the triumphs of women's heroism.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruling that political parties are public authorities is "most significant" as they would now need to respond to RTI queries on their assets, funding and members, former commissioner Wajahat Habibullah said Tuesday.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) As the Central Information Commission (CIC) Monday held that political parties are answerable under the Right to Information Act, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said it is important to "keep practical control of RTI objectives as they can't be allowed to run riot".
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Known to be a free flowing and attacking batsman, former Indian skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth is all set to hit the dance floor as the participant of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6". His motto would be to "dance naturally" on the dance reality show.
New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): The Central Information Commission (CIC) today held that political parties are answerable under the Right to Information Act.
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza, who is planning a sequel to "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance", says that he wants to cast Prabhudheva in the same role as before.
Mumbay, May 29 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is in the thick of showbiz -- from hosting to acting to endorsements -- with a chock-a-block schedule. But the busy actress says spending time with her two sons lifts stress and keeps her energetic.
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.
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Popular comedian Bharti Singh, who won the hearts of many with her dance moves in the fifth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", is set to entertain viewers with her special dance item in TV show "Chhanchhan".
New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): The first look of the popular dance reality show- 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6' - was unveiled by the three renowned judges of the show, Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit and Remo D'Souza.
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Shweta Tiwari, who is a good dancer, says she has danced to Bhojpuri songs, but wants to try other dance forms while participating in the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6".
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Director-producer Karan Johar will be seen shaking a leg in the next season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" during the opening act. The director said that his colleague, choreographer Remo D'Souza, had taken it up on himself to teach Karan some moves.
Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) An Uttar Pradesh policeman was in critical condition Wednesday after he and a colleague attacked each other with bamboo sticks in media glare, leaving them bleeding from the face.
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Rajpal Yadav has not only impressed with his comic skills in films like "Hungama", and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", but also played the lead in films like "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon!" and "Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh". The actor says he never decides about which role he has to play.
'Dhak-Dhak Girl' of Bollywood has returned to the big screen after a gap of six years with a item song in an upcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" directed by Ayaan Mukherjee.
Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Vadivelu, one of Tamil cinema's most popular comedians, began shooting for his upcoming Tamil period-comedy "Gaja Buja Buja Gaja Tenali Ramanum Krishnadevarayarum" here Monday after a two-year hiatus.
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Ace dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb, winner of third season of "So You Can Think You Can Dance", is jittery about performing in front of Bollywood dancing diva Madhuri Dixit on "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6".
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who has, for the first time, shared screen space with Madhuri Dixit in "Dedh Ishqiya", believes the actress' husband, Shriram Nene is the happiest man on earth to have her as his life partner.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor, who shook a leg with his childhood crush Madhuri Dixit in special song "Ghagra" in his forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", praises the diva for being a thorough professional.
New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene, is celebrating her 46the birthday today.
Ranchi, May 15 (ANI): A die-hard fan of Bollywood actress, Madhuri Dixit celebrated her 46th birthday with fervour in Ranchi on Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Southern star Dhanush, who is set for his Bollywood debut with "Raanjhanaa", says he will soon launch his own music label and it will be called - Wunderbar Studio.
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who is currently busy with his directorial venture "Kaanchi", calls it a promising film that has been made with great energy and passion.
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who will be sharing the screen space with Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit in "Gulab Gang", says she has given a playback in the film too.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) If filmmakers don't miss an opportunity to show importance of women in movies like "Shakti", "Taare Zameen Par", "Paa" and "English Vinglish", in real life too the celebrities make their moms feel special, specially on Mother's Day.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Neetu Singh and Ranbir Kapoor were voted as India's most popular mother-son and Tanuja-Kajol as best mom-daughter team in an online poll conducted by Shaadi.com.
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit's special dance number in forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" has impressed the film's producer Karan Johar so much that he has tagged her as "queen of dance".
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Maraju Sumanth and Sonali Majumdar, the two little salsa dancers who won the season four of "India's Got Talent" (IGT), will now be seen in the sixth edition of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" (JDJ).
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.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) "Gulaab Gang" will see Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, once rivals, sharing the screen space for the first time. Producer Anubhav Sinha says during initial casting, they never thought about bringing the two together.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, who conceptualising the song "Apna Bombay Talkies" for "Bombay Talkies", is glad to have got an opportunity to pay tribute to Indian cinema.
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The shooting for Madhuri Dixit's much-talked-about comeback film "Gulaab Gang" has been completed and the film is now into its post-production stage.
New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Bombay Talkies, a film directed by four leading directors of Bollywood to mark the 100 years of Indian cinema, was screened in Mumbai on Friday.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is an ideal combination of a good actress and dancer, says Richa Chadda and adds that the Bollywood diva is like a "mirchi".
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Jackie Shroff says nobody in filmdom can match Madhuri Dixit's grace.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Once she was a big fan of Madhuri Dixit and now Huma Qureshi is her co-star in "Dedh Ishqiya" and her happiness knows no bounds.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit has finished the action-packed shooting of Anubhav Sinha's "Gulaab Gang".
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Choreographer Remo D'Souza has certified filmmaker Karan Johar as a "good dancer" who can do some really "professional spins".
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Choreographer Remo D'Souza has certified filmmaker Karan Johar as a "good dancer" who can do some really "professional spins".
Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) After enthralling US audiences with his unique fusion of contemporary ballet with classical Indian and Bollywood dances, American choreographer Gregory Glade Hancock has set his sights on Indian cinema.
New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): Australia's High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling today welcomed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between India's Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and Australian industry skills councils Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) and E-Oz Energy Skills Australia (E-Oz).
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha managed to convince actress Madhuri Dixit and her mother to sing a song in his upcoming film "Gulab Gang". He says the song has turned out very well.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi's niece Jayati is set for her Bollywood debut. She will be seen in filmmaker Karan Johar's upcoming film "Gippi".
Gurgaon, April 8 (IANS) Four students, including two pursuing MBA and one studying in the US, were arrested here for looting Rs.1.2 lakh from a Delhi money exchange agent, police said Monday.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) At a time when sequels are trending in a big way in the film industry, "Dedh Ishqiya" director Abhishek Chaubey says he didn't plan "Ishqiya" part two to cash in on commercial viability of the original.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Four sisters, in their 20s, were injured when two men on a motorcycle sprayed acid on them with a pichkari or spray gun in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district on April 2. There is also 18-year-old Chanchal Paswan of Bihar, whose face is a mass of melted flesh after four men threw acid on her for boldly opposing their sexual harassment.
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Ace designer Manish Malhotra, known for styling Bollywood celebrities, says no stores in Canada or the US carry his designs and people should be careful in case someone tries to trick them.
Mumbai April 4 (IANS) Sixty percent shooting for "Dedh Ishqiya" has been completed and remaining work will be concluded in a month's time, says director Abhishek Chaubey.
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities Madhuri Dixit, Farhan Akhtar, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher are in celebratory mood and extended their best wishes to everyone on Easter Sunday.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Young actor Saqib Saleem's confident performance in "Mere Dad Ki Maruti" has multiplied his popularity since last year's "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge". The proudest is his elder sister Huma Qureshi, who made her own impressive debut last year with "Gangs Of Wasseypur".
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Young actor Saqib Saleem's confident performance in "Mere Dad Ki Maruti" has multiplied his popularity since last year's "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge". The proudest is his cousin Huma Qureshi, who made her own impressive debut last year with "Gangs Of Wasseypur".
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to congratulate Birju Maharaj for winning a National Award this year.
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit, who has been busy working on "Dedh Ishqiya", is at peace after watching the movie's rushes.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Quite active on the big screen playing a variety of roles, Arshad Warsi is also keen to be seen on the small screen.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Enter a dance club here and chances are you'd find youngsters gyrating to the sensual "Dhak dhak karne laga" and the peppy "Naino mein sapna" - old but evergreen songs that gave Bollywood some of its famous latkas and jhatkas.
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Late Telugu actor and former Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) has been named the greatest Indian actor of all time, while Sridevi was voted the best actress, in a CNN-IBN Poll survey conducted in celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Scientists and experts Thursday called for a targeted and region-specific approach to deal with the challenges posed by climate change in various areas across the country.
Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Ace Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj would be choreographing film actress Madhuri Dixit in her forthcoming flick "Dedh Ishqiya", currently being shot at Sitapur, near Lucknow.
Mumbai, Mar 2 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan won't mind being a journalist in his next life - just for the freedom of speech that a scribe enjoys.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Reality TV shows are here to stay as are the many dance and music schools mushrooming across towns and cities, but online could be the next growth area. Ask choreographer Ashley Lobo, who believes the online medium is a cheap and effective way to reach talent in a country as vast and varied as India.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Onir, known for making issue-based films like "My Brother Nikhil" and "I AM", feels that entertainment should not be backward in its approach.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit has launched an online dance academy and the actress says it is her way to get closer to her fans who have always loved her dance.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Just like everyone else, Bollywood's 'rockstar' Ranbir Kapoor is unsure if he will be shaking a leg with dancing diva Madhuri Dixit in his upcoming film "Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani". However, he is keeping his fingers crossed.
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit says there is a "huge surprise" for dance enthusiasts in the country.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor-producer Arshad Warsi, who is caught in the promotions of "Jolly L.L.B.", is already geared up to leave for Lucknow to begin shooting "Dedh Ishqiya".
New Delhi, Feb.19 (ANI): Bangladesh is churning once again, 43 years after breaking away from Pakistan with the help of India and the indigenously created Mukti Bahini. In 1970-71, the struggle was for creating an independent country for what were then minority Bengali and Sunni Muslims out of what was then East Pakistan. Now, in 2013, the revolution, if we may term it that, is against fundamentalist groups, most notably led by the Jamaat-e-Islami, that are seeking to derail what a majority see as a fair and just trial against 1971 war criminals.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza, whose directorial venture "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance" did decent business at the box office, says that with a sequel in the offing there's pressure on him to surpass the set standards.
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi feels it would have been "odd" had he been paired opposite Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit in "Dedh Ishqiya".
Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) Don't be angry with me, veteran writer-lyricist Gulzar has written to the organiser of the Karachi literary festival, explaining that he had cut short his Pakistan trip and returned home after he he felt "uneasy in the chest".
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Writer Gulzar, who was on a visit to Pakistan, is very upset with rumours that he and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj were asked to leave the country.
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Veteran writer-lyricist Gulzar and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj are on their back after a brief visit to Pakistan, but there is "nothing political" about their return, said an official statement from the latter's office.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) From Jeetendra-Sridevi to Karisma Kapoor-Govinda and Anil Kapoor-Madhuri Dixit -- celebrity contestants of reality show "Nach Baliye 5" are set to recreate the magic of such iconic romantic couples of Bollywood on the small screen.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) One of the best actresses in tinsel town, Madhuri Dixit is very strict when it comes to health issues and adds she is quite good at multi-tasking too.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit says that Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya" shooting will start from mid-February.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Bollywood actress, Madhuri Dixit was recently seen promoting Oral B's Smile India campaign in Mumbai.
Coorg (Karnataka), Feb 1 (IANS) Serving Indian ethnic and folk music in their innovative, modern styles, two well-known Indian bands - The Raghu Dixit Project and Karsh Kale Collective, jazzed up the mood of an already keyed-up audience at the Storm Music Festival's first day Friday.
Coorg (Karnataka), Feb 1 (IANS) From Indian names like Indian Ocean, Karsh Kale, Raghu Dixit, Advaita to international Electronic Dance Music (EDM) artists like Dash Berlin, Michael Woods and Bobina - the second edition of Storm Music Festival, starting Friday, promises much more for enthusiasts.
Lucknow, Jan 30 (IANS) A case was filed against an eatery here Wednesday for allegedly demeaning the Kakori martyrs and the Indian national anthem, police said.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The menswear segment in India needs urgent attention and the best way to reach out to a larger market is to cash in on the online retail boom, says fashion designer Varun Bahl, who crafts clothes for both genders.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who has been wooing fashion enthusiasts for years with his bespoke creations, will showcase his line in London as part of a charity fundraiser.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) "I have had the most amazingly eventful journey," said Subhash Ghai, who turns 67 Thursday, and added that he is penning a book where he will encapsulate all aspects of his life.
Panaji, Jan 17 (IANS) Farhan Akhtar's six-pack abs, his dimpled smile and his crooning may not be the only things to be discussed at Indiafest 2013, one of the biggest pan-India inter-collegiate festivals, set to begin Friday at Goa's popular Baga beach.
Pune, Jan 13 (ANI): Six decades of bilateral diplomatic ties between India and Germany was celebrated in Pune at the start of a 10-day 'Indo-German Urban Mela'.
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Renowned folk dancer Gulabo Sapera, who belongs to the Kalbaliya community where the girl child is looked down upon, says if ever a film is made on her life she would want Madhuri Dixit to play her.
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is having a blast on a family holiday abroad. The actress experienced a "different world" when she went snorkeling.
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".
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Bollywood stars are in festive mood. While Christmas means fun, celebrations and family time for actors like Shah Rukh Khan, it brings childhood memories for Madhuri Dixit.
New Delhi, Dec. 24 (ANI): New Delhi recently witnessed the largest gathering of cardiovascular specialists in the country at the 64th CSI ( Cardiological Society of India ) annual conference which was held at the Hotel Ashok. The scientific program was packed with high quality learning for over 5000 attendees with acclaimed Indian American Heart Surgeon Dr Mukesh Hariawala delivering one of the prestigious " CSI Distinguished Lecture 2012 ".
NDMC has demanded from Delhi government to release Rs. 540 crore as grant for the support and maintaining balance in its budget.
