Everything you need to know about Sonali: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sonali: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) With the focus on empowering women, the NGO Breakthrough will launch a campaign in Bihar and Jharkhand to raise awareness against child marriage, officials said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan is making sure he does not miss out on his fitness regime because of his busy work schedule. He called up his trainer on the sets of "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai 2".
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The cruel, manipulative mother-in-law out to exploit the devoted daughter-in-law was not too long ago the staple of films as well as TV soaps. Well, movies have moved on and so it seems has the small screen that is keeping pace with the changing times.
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 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Basu, who started his direction career with 1996 hit daily soap "Tara", says films should not be considered superior to television and adds that filmmaking is easier.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) After the success of "Nautanki Saala", director Rohan Sippy has started shooting for his next film "Sonali Cable". He says the best way to celebrate a film's success is to start a new one.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Refuting rumours that his upcoming movie "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again" (OUATIMA) is based on the lives of two underworld dons - Dawood Ibrahim and Chota Rajan - Akshay Kumar said it is a fictional story with no real life characters.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) "Kaju barfi", "khir kodom" and "rosogolla" are lip-smacking sweets, no arguments about that. But now three Bollywood actors are identifying themselves with these mouth-watering desserts.
Washington, April 4 (IANS) Ivy League Yale University has selected 16 World Fellows for 2013, including two from India, bringing the total number of fellows from India to 13 since the programme started in 2002.
Kokata, April 4 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan is wonder-struck at the way his "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Again" (OUATIMA) co-star Akshay Kumar remains cool and chilled out on the movie sets.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) Pledging loyalty towards Mumbai, their hometown, Bollywood actors Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha Wednesday expressed excitement on watching their first ever match at the Eden Gardens -- the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Dubbing himself and his "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again" co-actors Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan "great fans of the Indian Premier League", Bollywood's "Khiladi" Akhshay Kumar refused to take sides as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Delhi Daredevils in the first game of IPL-6 at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi says media should be cautious and report more about an actor's films rather than his personal life.
Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): A Jodhpur Court on Saturday framed fresh charges against Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): Bollywood star Salman Khan and four others will appear in a Jodhpur court on Saturday in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Women rights activists Friday welcomed the lowering of age of consent for sex from 18 to 16 years saying it will prevent false accusations of rape in cases where teenagers have consensual sex.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Indian women might have broken through the glass ceiling on the political, professional and corporate fronts, and urban women especially have made remarkable progress and asserted their independence in many areas involving their career and personal choices, but the fact remains that insecurity haunts them on the streets, in offices, in their own homes or even in the mother's womb, activists say.
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who is entering TV with his first show "India's Biggest Dramebaaz" (IBD), says making his small screen debut with Zee TV's show is an emotional moment for him as his father had also made his television debut with the same channel.
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Anurag Basu, who gave the small screen hit shows like "Tara" and "Koshish ...Ek Aashaa", returns to television with Zee TV's "India's Best Dramebaaz". Basu, who will judge it, says it's a difficult job.
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) After the success of sex comedy "Masti", its second part is coming out soon and actor Aftab Shivdasani insists the franchise is "a bundle of entertainment" and there is nothing "common" between the two.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been named 'Timeless Style Icon' in a recent poll conducted by a leading daily.
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was named Timeless Style Icon in a recent poll while actors Sonam Kapoor and Akshay Kumar were chosen as Reader's Choice Style Icons.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre, who will judge new children's reality show "India's Best Dramebaaz", feels competition among kids is important as it helps to bring out the best in an individual. But she says it has to be healthy in nature.
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Sujoy Ghosh's "Kahaani" and Anurag Basu's "Barfi" struck big at the Filmfare Awards this year. "Barfi" was adjudged best film and got Ranbir Kapoor the 'best actor (male)' award while Vidya Balan bagged the 'best actor (female)' title for "Kahaani" that also won Sujoy Ghosh the best director prize.
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Mugdha Godse is experiencing the winter chill in the capital thanks to a shooting commitment. She is busy working on an item number for the sequel of "Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster".
New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The 58th Filmfare Award Nomination Party was attended by whole of Bollywood fraternity in Mumbai last night.
Nashik, Dec 30 (IANS) Five people, including a man and his daughter, were killed and 23 others injured in two separate accidents in Maharashtra, police said.
Washington, December 20(ANI): Obese, postmenopausal women are at greater risk for developing breast cancer and their cancers tend to be more aggressive than those in lean counterparts.
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) She made her Bollywood debut with the blockbuster "Dabangg" in 2010, and now actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is also a part of "Dabangg 2", says she is upbeat about being a part of the franchise.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre feels director Milan Luthria is a great filmmaker and has come into his elements now.
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre, who is among Bollywood's yummy mummies, says there should not be any hoopla around the post-pregnancy weight of celebrity mothers.
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is blown over by the grit and strength of an acid attack victim, a female from Jharkhand, whom he met while shooting for a special episode of his game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 6" (KBC).
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) It's been 10 years since actress Sonali Bendre and filmmaker Goldie Behl tied the knot. Among the many gifts that she has received from her husband over the years, her wedding ring remains the most special for Sonali.
Greater Noida, Oct 29 (IANS) The Formula One Indian Grand Prix might have seen a steep fall in spectator turnout, but it had all the makings of a Bollywood masala flick, and that thrilled the 65,000 fans who did not mind commuting almost three to four hours to watch the show.
Greater Noida, Oct 28 (IANS) A bevy of celebrities, including film stars, cricketers, olympians and politicians, Sunday thronged the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here to witness the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Here's a chance to bring some cheer to several children battling cancer in hospitals across the national capital. This Diwali, an NGO has decided to organise activities for such children.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Actress Sridevi's comeback film "English Vinglish" Thursday turned to be the biggest premiere of the year so far where the entire film fraternity came to cheer this diva who is appearing on the big screen after 15 years.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan seems to be following in the footsteps of his uncle Aamir Khan as he insisted on growing a moustache for his role in underworld drama "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2".
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Ten years after an acid attack, 27-year-old Sonali Mukherjee is hoping for a near to normal face with seven surgeries at a hospital here.
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) After making a musical "Jaan-E-Mann", Shirish Kunder has tried to be different with fantasy adventure drama "Joker" and the filmmaker hopes it helps him explore new genres.
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar has finally confirmed that he is joining the judges' panel of the fourth season of talent hunt show "India's Got Talent".
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2" may be Sonali Bendre's last film, if she has her way.
Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda has promised a job and security to Dhanbad acid attack victim Sonali Mukherjee, an official said Friday.
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Designer Wendell Rodricks showcased his new collection titled "Timeless", featuring long dresses, georgette circle dupattas, satin silk long line cholis, kurtas, high waist dhoti among others, at the Lakme Fashion Week here.
New York, July 20 (IANS) The fifth edition of "Erasing Borders Festival of Indian Dance", bringing Indian and India-inspired dance to the New York City, will be presented Aug 17 during the Downtown Dance Festival here.
In an India that prides itself on the surge towards a more modern tomorrow, a reality check is in order. And it came again - as it always does with tragic regularity - with a panchayat in Uttar Pradesh decreeing that women should not be allowed to use mobile phones, a teen in Guwahati being molested by a mob in public and a young acid attack victim in New Delhi pleading for government help or just the permission to die..
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre is set for her comeback with Ekta Kapoor's "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2", and says she is so comfortable with the team that she feels as though she's returning home.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The annual sale of South Asian modern and contemporary art June 11 in London by Christie's will be led by an iconic art work by Tyeb Mehta, 'Mahisasura' painted in 1996, rare paintings by a group of Pakistani artists, and photographs by Indian lensmen under the Khoj portfolio.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Neha Sharma says it will be unusual to see her co-star Tusshar Kapoor wearing swimming trunks and coming out of the sea like a beach babe in "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum".
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) After bringing the story of athlete-turned-dacoit Paan Singh Tomar alive on the big screen, director Tigmanshu Dhulia is set to adapt William Shakespeare's tragic play "Hamlet" for Bollywood.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Kamal Haasan, who has so far stayed away from endorsements, has collaborated with the leading celebrity and talent management firm Alliance Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd and is now ready to endorse brands. The Tamil superstar has entered this new field to raise funds for social causes he is associated with.
Jalandhar girl Vanya Mishra has crowned as the Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) World 2012 title at a gala event.
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Jalandhar girl Vanya Mishra was Friday crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) World 2012 title at a gala event here.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) It's a role you haven't seen them in. Away from the limelight, life is all about changing diapers and nurturing their little ones for Bollywood's glamour girls like Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta and Celina Jaitly who have just stepped into motherhood.
New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): It is that time of the year again, when students wishing to study abroad, begin frantic preparations to choose the correct university.
New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): It is that time of the year again, when students wishing to study abroad, begin frantic preparations to choose the correct university.
Karnal (Haryana)/ Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): Waters of the swollen River Yamuna flowing through Haryana's Karnal district and the Rivers Ganga and Sonali in Uttar Pradesh have caused extensive damage to property in the Muzaffarnagar region, rendering many families homeless.
Karachi, Mar.10 (ANI): Bollywood star Salman Khan may have former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his company. No, not for any new silver screen project but as a partner in crime in hunting down a protected species of deer.
Mumbai, Mar 10 (ANI): Elegance and grace marked the fifth day of the Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFw) in Mumbai.
Mumbai, Sep.1 (ANI): Bollywood cinematographer-turned-director Mazhar Kamran is optimistic about his maiden movie 'Mohandas'.
Mumbai, Aug 23(ANI): The Prince Dance Group from Orissa won the grand finale of a TV reality show "India's Got Talent" that was staged in Mumbai on Saturday night.
New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The recent mishaps on under construction site of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in South Delhi has created doubts in daily commuters' minds about its safety.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) After playing mother to Bollywood superstars like Aamir Khan in 'Rang De Basanti', Shah Rukh Khan in 'Om Shanti Om' and Abhishek Bachchan in 'Dostana', Kirron Kher is set to play a judge on the new reality show 'India's Got Talent'. The actress says she won't be kind to poor performers.
Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, married to producer Goldie Behl who is a very close friend of Abhishek Bachchan, says Aishwarya Rai will always be family to her.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Happy doting on her three-year-old son Ranvir, Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre says she is neither ready for another kid nor willing for a second innings in the film industry at the moment.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Light showers in the national capital Monday evening brought some relief for Delhiites from the scorching heat of the last few days, the weatherman said. Residents of the city came out of their homes to enjoy the weather as the mercury dipped radically.
Mumbai, May 4 (ANI): Ahead of World Thalassemia Day, Bollywood actors Irrfan Khan, Sonali Kulkarni and Sonu Sood, joined underprivileged children affected with the blood disorder, in Mumbai.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) From Aamir Khan to Anil Ambani, India's biggest celebrities Thursday came out in droves from their airconditioned homes to wait in queue patiently for their turn to vote -- and urge the young to step out and exercise their franchise in the third round of the staggered elections.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap may have produced the play 'The Skeleton Woman' featuring his real-life partner Kalki Koechlin, but he maintains that he prefers cinema as a medium to express his emotions.
Guwahati, April 12 (ANI): School children in Assam, who have witnessed a grotesque face of mindless violence and an environment of fear caused by bomb blast incidents, yearn for peace.
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) She is eight years old, wants to be a doctor when she grows up and is learning to read and write in her free time - that is, till her 'customers' arrive.
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) She is eight years old, loves to care for people and animals, wants to be a doctor when she grows up and is learning to read and write in her free time - that is, till her 'customers' arrive.
I, like millions in this country, was disappointed when Parajakta Shukre, the beauty with a golden voice from Jabalpur, failed to make it to the top position in Indian Idol I.
Bangalore, Jan 2 (IANS) It was a near-death experience for five youths from Bangalore when they first went to Bihar to rescue flood victims last year - they almost drowned. But that hasn't stopped these college students from going right back.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) While all other judges on music reality show 'Indian Idol' unravelled their respective resolutions for the New Year, actress Sonali Bendre said she doesn't believe in making any resolutions at all.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre, who is currently seen on television as a judge on music reality show 'Indian Idol', says she won't be returning to Bollywood any time soon as her son needs her more than the film industry.
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) Two police cases were registered against Trinamool Congress lawmaker Sonali Guha and her supporters for locking up a West Bengal police station and using abusive language against a police official, the police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Known for his earthy and soulful voice, singer Kailash Kher has not only turned composer in forthcoming film 'Dasvidaniya' but also penned the lyrics for all the three songs in the movie.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood girls are no more the damsels in distress. Saucy ladies are staring down film posters during the all-important festive season and are attracting audiences in droves even as their male counterparts are barely visible or heard of.
It happens many a times that good polished actors suffer from lack of good script and opportunities. They keep looking for something
Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): Bollywood film 'Via Darjeeling' is all set to hit theatres nationwide on Friday.
