Takia

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

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

I was close-minded about TV: Abhay Deol (Interview)

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) He admits to having been closed to doing anything on TV, but never say no is the mantra for actor Abhay Deol, who carved a niche for himself with 'zara hatke' roles in films like "Dev D". He will now be seen on the small screen, which he says was completely unplanned.

Richa wraps up 'Fukrey' shooting (Movie Snippets)

March 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadda, who got critical acclaim for her performance in "Gangs of Wasseypur", says her "Fukrey" shooting is completed.

Six killed as truck hits SUV in Uttar Pradesh

November 6, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Six people were killed and four were severely injured when a truck rammed into their sports-utility vehicle in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, around 163 km from here, Tuesday, police said.

'English Vinglish' - the biggest premiere of the year

October 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM

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.

Akshay celebrates birthday with family (Movie Snippets)

September 10, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar didn't have a star-studded birthday bash, rather he spent time with his family.

I'm unambitious, says actress Ayesha Takia

September 8, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) She is enjoying being a "home body" and is not ambitious to break any ground in Bollywood, but as the host of singing reality show "Sur Kshetra", which has big names like Abida Parveen, Runa Laila and Asha Bhosle associated with it, actress Ayesha Takia says she has got a new insight into the music industry.

Business woman Ayesha has no time for films

September 4, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Actress Ayesha Takia has happily put her acting career on the backseat and is busy concentrating on her home and hospitality business.

Pass or fail - the motto of 'Sur Kshetra'

August 30, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Either 'pass or fail' seems to be the motto of 'Sur Kshetra', a musical reality show which will be aired on Colors and Sahara One channel simultaneously.

'Sur-kshetra' to simulcast on Colors, Sahara One

July 5, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India-Pakistan singing reality show "Sur-kshetra", which features upcoming singers and judges from both sides of the border, will be simulcast on Colors and Sahara One as a part of unique strategic tie-up.

After action, Prabhu Deva wants to direct horror movie

May 18, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) After directing two action movies for Bollywood - "Wanted" and forthocming action film "Rowdy Rathore" - Prabhu Deva would now wants to make scary movies.

Ayesha Takia plans to take legal action against Kingfisher Airlines

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Seems like Ayesha Takia is going to give Siddharth Mallya some restless nights after their Twitter brawl.

Ayesha Takia contemplates legal action against Kingfisher Airlines

February 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM

The ongoing Twitter war between actress Ayesha Takia and Siddharth Mallya appears to be taking a new turn as the actress is reportedly planning legal action against the airlines over misconduct. Takia claims a Kingfisher employee had misbehaved with

Ayesha Takia plans to take legal action against Kingfisher Airlines

February 9, 2012 at 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Seems like Ayesha Takia is going to give Siddharth Mallya some restless nights after their Twitter brawl.

Security operation to catch Lashkar militants continues in Pulwama forest

October 8, 2009 at 11:19 AM

Srinagar, Oct. 7 (ANI): The security forces continued the hunt for around 8 to 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba militants hiding in the Noor Takia forests of Pampore in Pulwama region of Jammu and Kashmir state on Wednesday.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan prays for success of upcoming film

August 19, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 19 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan is keeping his finger crossed for success of upcoming film 'Wanted'.

Now, slipper chucked at Bollywood actor Jeetendra

April 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The footwear-chucking infection seems to be spreading. Bollywood actor Jeetendra was the latest target of a slipper thrown at him during a Congress party road show in a Maharashtra town Tuesday.

More Bollywood faces hit campaign trail

April 20, 2009 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Crowds waiting patiently at a political rally in Shirdi in Maharashtra were rewarded when actress Urmila Matondkar came on stage. Urmila drew more cheers and catcalls than the Republican Party of India (RPI) candidate Ramdas Athawale for whom she had come to campaign.

Another Koirala eyes Bollywood

April 10, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Kathmandu, April 10 (IANS) Almost two decades after Nepali beauty Manisha Koirala succeeded in carving out a niche for herself in India's fiercely competitive film industry Bollywood, a second aspirant from the Himalayan republic is trying to follow in her footsteps.

Jaya Bachchan's birthday gift - a movie launch

April 8, 2009 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Jaya Bachchan turns 61 Thursday and director Revathy Varma has decided to prepone the launch of her women-centric film 'Chaassni' by a month to coincide with his lead actress' special day.

'Tasveer' fails expectations, joins A-list duds in 2009

April 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) There were huge expectations from Akshay Kumar-starrer '8X10 Tasveer', but the supernatural thriller has failed to impress audiences and fallen flat at the box office.

'8x10 Tasveer' slick blend of masala, noire cinema (IANS Film Review; Rating:***)

April 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Film: '8x10 Tasveer'; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Javed Jaffrey, Girish Karnad, Anant Mahadevan; Director: Nagesh Kuknoor; Rating: ***

Akshay Kumar plays a character close to me: Nagesh Kukunoor

April 3, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Nagesh Kukunoor likes to portray real life characters in his films and in his latest film, '8X10 Tasveer', the director himself is the inspiration behind Akshay Kumar's role of an environment protection officer.

'8X10 Tasveer' - of photographs and supernatural powers (IANS Preview)

March 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) After box office dud 'Bombay to Bangkok' last year, Nagesh Kukunoor returns with a supernatural thriller titled '8X10 Tasveer' that has Akshay Kumar in the lead.

Akshay's '8X10' release hit by squabble between producers

March 27, 2009 at 11:19 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The release of '8X10 Tasveer', an Akshay Kumar-starrer supernatural thriller, is in trouble over a financial clash between the movie's co-producers, Percept Picture Company and T-Series.

Working with Akshay in '8x10' was terrific: Nagesh Kukunoor

March 27, 2009 at 9:14 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Nagesh Kukunoor is all praise for Akshay Kumar, who plays the main lead in his first action flick '8x10 Tasveer', describing him as a 'no nonsense actor' who would come to the sets on time and do his work without any fuss.

Akshay Kumar teams up with Bohemia again

March 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has taken a fancy to teaming up with international singers of late.

Bollywood actor Ayesha Takia hosts gala wedding reception

March 3, 2009 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai, Mar 3 (ANI): A host of Bollywood and political celebrities descended upon the wedding reception of Bollywood actor Ayesha Takia here last evening.

Poonch develops as a hub for spiritual tourism

December 22, 2008 at 3:09 PM

Poonch, Dec 22 (ANI): Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district are developing the region as a popular hub of religious tourism

Shahid is the best: Avika Gor

October 27, 2008 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Child actress Avika Gor, who shot with Shahid Kapur for his forthcoming film 'Pathshala', says it was a 'dream come true' dancing with the Bollywood actor.

Creating AIDS awareness through flickers

November 30, 2007 at 12:00 AM

AIDS in our country is horrible in the way it is stigmatised and perceived. The infected person submits himself to the atrocities of society which keep several things handy to ill treat such people. In a country where poverty and illiteracy are

â??No Smokingâ?? All sin tends to be addictive!

October 23, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The sensibility of Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar has come together and no doubt itâ??s going to soothe both our ear and eyes. â??No Smokingâ??, the latest flick revolves around the central character K played by John Abraham, who is a chain