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Everything you need to know about Trimbak Vidya Mandir So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Bollywood goes overboard with Cannes fashion?

May 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Just when will Bollywood ever get it right? As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Indian stars, it seems, went a little overboard in projecting the ethnic, oriental look at the Cannes red carpet that saw Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Sherlyn Chopra either going big on bling or heavy on jewellery and embroidery.

SC warns against lapses in filling primary teaching jobs

May 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said it was concerned with the quality of the primary teacher and warned against a populist approach on appointments that could endanger India's future.

SC slams lapses in posting primary education workers

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday gave vent to its ire over state governments flouting guidelines for the appointment of 'Shiksha Sahayaks' for promoting primary education saying it amounted to "spoiling the future of the future generations".

Avika Gor doesn't mind playing mature roles

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Avika Gor is barely 15 years old but she has played an 18-year-old married woman Roli in "Sasural Simar Ka". And the actress says she doesn't have a problem playing mature roles.

Much ado about nose rings at Cannes

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Among things Indian that Bollywood actresses Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor flaunted at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, their bespoke nose rings, the traditional 'nath', drew immense attention. Designers believe this could set a trend of sorts among youth.

Ritu Beri gives thumbs up to Vidya, Sonam's Cannes look

May 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor may have received a mixed reaction for their red carpet appearances at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival but world renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri feels proud about their ensemble selections.

Vidya Balan to holiday in France with husband?

May 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who was seen walking the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, will set out for a holiday with husband Siddharth Roy Kapur in France after the movie extravaganza.

'Ghanchakkar' team gets break thanks to 'sync sound'

May 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The cast and crew of "Ghanchakkar" has managed to get a break from working on the movie thanks to sync sound. They didn't have to dub for it.

Sabyasachi wanted 'purist ethnic look' for Vidya

May 16, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Designer Sabyassachi Mukherjee, the man behind styling Vidya Balan's look at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, says that as "India is known as a bling country" he used a "little embellishment" to bring freshness.

Vidya Balan stuns in Sabyasachi's lehenga-choli at Cannes

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Looking gorgeous in a maroon-black combination lehenga-choli and dupatta, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan wowed with her desi look at a cocktail at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival that kickstarted Wednesday.

Gangster dramas lucky for me: Kangna Ranaut

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Himachal girl Kangna Ranaut entered filmdom with hit crime-romance "Gangster - A Love story" and the actress, whose latest release "Shootout At Wadala" also did well, feels gangster thrillers are lucky for her.

UTV brings together hit 'jodi' of Emraan, Kunal

May 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The hit pair of actor Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh will team up for a masala entertainer.

Yami Gautam concludes 'Aman Ki Aasha' (Movie Snippets)

May 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who made a successful transition to films from TV with "Vicky Donor", has completed shooting for her second movie "Aman Ki Aasha".

Sanjay Dutt's scene scrapped from 'Ghanchakkar'

May 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt was supposed to make a special appearance in "Ghanchakkar", but now director Raj Kumar Gupta has decided to drop the scene because he feels they can't shoot it now.

Driver of car that killed five Indo-Canadians is dead

May 7, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Toronto, May 7 (IANS) The driver responsible for the horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, that claimed five Indo-Canadian lives, has died.

It's Indian outfit for Sonam at Cannes

May 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) This is her third year at the Cannes International Film Festival and actress Sonam Kapoor plans to make a style statement in an Indian outfit at the red carpet there.

Kangna Ranaut ? gangster films' favourite moll? (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actress Kangna Ranaut has played various characters on the screen, but it seems she is getting more brownie points for playing a gangster's love interest in movies.

Funeral of Indo-Canadian family killed in accident held

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Toronto, May 4 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family, who died in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, was held Friday with hundreds of people in attendance.

Vidya, Emraan to reprise roles to promote 'Ghanchakkar'

May 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan will reprise her role to promote fun movie "Ghanchakkar", as will her co-star Emraan Hashmi.

Uday Chopra showers praise on Nargis Fakhri (Movie Snippets)

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Uday Chopra fuelled rumours of his link up with Nargis Fakhri by praising the "Rockstar" actress's "beautiful smile" and "amazing body".

Five Indo-Canadians die in accident, funeral Friday

May 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Toronto, May 2 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family who were killed in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, will be held Friday.

Couldn't have asked for more, Vaibhavi on 'Apna Bombay Talkies'

April 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

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.

'Ghanchakkar' looks like full-on entertainer: Siddharth Roy Kapoor

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Siddharth Roy Kapoor is looking forward to actress wife Vidya Balan's film "Ghanchakkar", which he feels looks like a complete entertainer.

Why only Parambrata for 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' remake?

April 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Satish Kaushik, who is directing "Gang Of Ghosts", the Hindi remake of Bengali film "Bhooter Bhabishyat", says it was a conscious decision to keep out the original cast, and retain only Parambrata Chatterjee from it.

When Vidya asked for Aditya's autograph!

April 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) After watching "Aashiqui 2", Vidya Balan couldn't stop herself from asking her brother-in-law and actor Aditya Roy Kapoor for his autograph.

B-town celebs attend special screening of 'Aashiqui 2'

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The star cast of 'Aashiqui 2', Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, attended a special show of their upcoming movie in Mumbai.

An honour to be a part of Cannes jury: Vidya Balan

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has been chosen to be member of the jury panel of the 66th edition of Cannes film festival, feels honoured.

Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee to join starry Cannes jury

April 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, April 25 (ANI): Nicole Kidman and Oscar-winning 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee are all set to join Steven Spielberg on this year's Cannes Film Festival jury.

Sonam to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema at Cannes

April 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is gearing up to join the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival, where India is the guest country.

Vidya Balan among the jury of Cannes Film Festival

April 24, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has made one more career achievement by joining the jury panel of 66th edition of Cannes Internationl Film Festival. She will now share the chair with other jury members that contains big names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and jury president Steven Spielberg.

Vidya Balan joins Cannes jury panel

April 24, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan joins the jury panel of 66th edition of Cannes Internationl Film Festival, which has names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and jury president Steven Spielberg.

Emraan, Altaf to shoot 'Jholuram' song video for 'Ghanchakkar'

April 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi and singer Altaf Raja will shoot for a music video for the song "Jholuram" for "Ghanchakkar".

Emraan avoids unidimensional characters

April 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi might have played the role of a lover boy in several Bollywood movies in the past, but he won't opt for roles that don't have "any depth" or "logic".

Vidya Balan to change her surname?

April 18, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Most of Indian women change their surname post-marriage and actress Vidya Balan, who married Siddharth Roy Kapoor last year, is reportedly no different.

Vidya to shoot quirky music video for 'Ghanchakkar'

April 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan will shoot a quirky music video for "Ghanchakkar", which will be dedicated to men. Director Rajkumar Gupta says women folk would relate to it

Vidya, Kalki refining typical glamour doll roles: Huma

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi, who garnered positive response for her role in "Gangs Of Wasseypur", says things are changing and actors like Vidya Balan and Kalki Koechlin are refining the quintessential role of a glamour doll in the showbiz.

I would love to do a 'Delhi Belly': Aditya Roy Kapoor

April 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) He has his family to fall back upon during any crisis, but otherwise Aditya Roy Kapoor would like to make it big in filmdom on his own. The actor says he and his two brothers may think about working together in a movie.

April is exciting month for Siddharth Roy Kapoor

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The month of April is exciting for Siddharth Roy Kapoor as both his actor brothers have got releases this month.

Emraan Hashmi plays Maharashtrian in 'Ghanchakkar'

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will play a Maharashtrian character in "Ghanchakkar", says the film's director Rajkumar Gupta.

Vidya looks back at 'conscious effort' to go modern

April 9, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who now makes graceful fashion statements in Indian designer suits and saris, admits she was making a "conscious effort" to be a certain way in her looks. However, that was taking her away from her real self.

Emraan to go on a cash hunt in 16 cities!

April 8, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will travel to 16 cities across the country looking for cash as part of promotional activity for his forthcoming film "Ghanchakkar". Director Raj Kumar Gupta says it would be fun to promote the funny drama in this manner.

No one should dare to remake 'Mother India': Vidya Balan

April 8, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Remaking Mehboob Khan's Oscar-nominated "Mother India" is an unachievable feat, says Vidya Balan and if someone dared attempt this, she wouldn't be a part of this.

'Ghanchakkar' was 'loud', but enjoyable for Vidya

April 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has played intense roles in films like "No One Killed Jessica" and "Kahaani," will now be seen in a very loud and colourful avatar in "Ghanchakkar". She says she enjoyed the experience.

I'd never make sequel just for money: Abhishek Chaubey

April 8, 2013 at 11:49 AM

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.

Vidya Balan hopes for reduction of Sanjay Dutt's sentence

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (ANI): National award winning actress Vidya Balan hopes that fellow actor Sanjay Dutt's sentence of five years for possession of arms will be reduced.

Ekta Kapoor again gears up for a biopic

April 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) After tasting the success of a biopic film with "The Dirty Picture", inspired by the life of late southern sex symbol Silk Smitha, producer Ekta Kapoor is gearing up to begin work on another biopic soon.

Not a fan of T20, says 'Kahaani' actor

April 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Actor Abir Chatterjee, who played Vidya Balan's husband in "Kahaani", Friday said T20 cricket matches are not his cup of tea.

One song, many international locations

April 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) One of the songs in upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Woo" will be shot in as many international locales as never heard before. Since it's a soothing romantic duet, the makers are likely to film it in European countries like Switzerland and Norway.

Vidya, Emraan to promote 'Ghanchakkar' in local trains

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Mumbai local trains play an important role in Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Ghanchakkar", so the makers have decided to promote the film in local trains.

Vidya was Agnihotri's first choice for women empowerment film

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who is all set to make a film on women's empowerment for T Series, was keen to sign Vidya Balan for the lead role.

Independent filmmakers need support: Rajkumar

March 28, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Director Rajkumar Gupta feels that independent filmmakers, who are successfully telling their stories on the big screen, need some support from the industry and adds that such help can also pave the way for upcoming talent.

'Raanjhanaa' makes way for 'Ghanchakkar'? (With Image)

March 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Instead of Dhanush-Sonam Kapoor starrer "Raanjhanaa", Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi's "Ghanchakkar" will reportedly hit the screens June 28.

'Ghanchakkar' trailer to be released digitally

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Gupta's much awaited film "Ghanchkaaar" will have its trailer launched digitally on Thursday.

Kunal Roy Kapoor to direct social satire

March 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Actor-director Kunal Roy Kapoor, who is gearing up for "Nautanki Saala" release, is scripting his second film as a director and says it will be a social satire.

It does seem a bit unreal: Usha Jadhav on National Award

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Usha Jadhav, who started her career in cinema with a small role in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Traffic Signal", has come a long way in just six years. Today she stares at the National Award for best actress for her work in Marathi film "Dhag" with some disbelief and a lot of gratitude.

Vidya Malvade felt like dancing in bridal outfit

March 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Malvade, who walked the ramp for designers Farah and Firdos Monday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says the bridal outfit was so light that she could have danced in it.

Vidya's 'Ghanchakkar' fashion puts designer in dilemma

March 25, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi housewife in her next film "Ghanchakkar", says her fashion sense in the romantic comedy is bizarre, and that her designer had a tough time trying to put together the look.

Vidya's 'Ghanchakkar' fashion puts designer in dilemma

March 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi housewife in her next film "Ghanchakkar", says her fashion sense in the romantic comedy is bizarre, and that her designer had a tough time trying to put together the look.

Madhuri congratulates Birju Maharaj (Movie Snippets)

March 21, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to congratulate Birju Maharaj for winning a National Award this year.

Himachal issues over 51 lakh Aadhaar cards

March 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) A total of 51,94,552 Aadhaar cards have been generated in Himachal Pradesh by the Unique Identification Authority of India, the assembly was told Wednesday.

Femina awards country's women achievers

March 20, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Mary Kom, Shabani Azmi, Nandita Das, Vidya Balan, Lisa Haydon and Sakshi Tanwar - such celebrated 'women of worth' of the country, and more were felicitated for their work done in their respective fields, at the L'Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2013 here.

Lot to learn from Farhan: Vidya Balan

March 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who has lost weight for her new film "Shaadi Ke Side Effects", says it is a different learning experience to share the frame with someone as multi-talented as Farhan Akhtar, who is a writer, actor, director and producer.

Appreciation makes the effort worth it: Sujoy Ghosh

March 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Director Sujoy Ghosh, who has won the National award for best screenplay for his film "Kahaani", says the prestigious honour is an appreciation which makes the effort worth it.

Himachal BJP, Congress clash over anti-hail guns

March 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Shimla, March 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh assembly Monday saw a war of words and wits between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP over the effectiveness of anti-hail guns to protect crops and apple trees.

Namrata Rao 'overjoyed' at National Award for 'Kahaani'

March 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Namrata Rao is very overwhelmed to win the National Award for the best editor for "Kahaani".

Emraan to show bare body in 'Ghanchakkar'

March 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) After doing kissing scenes, now Emraan Hashmi will shed clothes for a scene in his upcoming film "Ghanchakkar".

Special promotion for Vidya's look in 'Ghanchakkar'

March 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) National Award winning actress Vidya Balan will be seen in an altogether new look in her upcoming comedy "Ghanchakkar" and director Rajkumar Gupta has designed a special promotional campaign around this.

Vidya Balan re-elected as Brand Ambassador of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

March 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (ANI): Vidya Balan is all set to serve as the Brand Ambassador of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for the second time in a row.

I can't carry film on my shoulders: Esha

March 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Three-film old Esha Gupta says that unlike Vidya Balan, she is not in a position to carry an entire movie on her shoulders.

Teachers' scam: court notice to CBI on bail plea

March 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala's aide Vidya Dhar's plea for bail and suspending the 10-year jail sentence handed down to him for irregular appointment of teachers in 2000.

Gupta to shoot quirky music video for 'Ghanchakkar'

March 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Gupta will soon shoot a music video for "Ghanchakkar" with Emraan Haashmi and Vidya Balan, which will be used as a promotional video for the movie.

Divya Dutta hopes her story inspire other women

February 28, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta's life has been chosen as one of the top 11 inspirational stories since 1984 by Savvy magazine in its 'I Believe Collector's edition'. The actress believes the edition can change the lives of many women in this male-dominated society.

Onir feels entertainment shouldn't be regressive (Movie Snippets)

February 27, 2013 at 5:31 PM

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.

Vidya still in talks to play M.S. Subbulakshmi

February 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Vidya Balan has refused to confirm whether she will play Carnatic music legend M.S. Subbulakshmi in a biopic made by admaker-cinematographer-filmmaker Rajiv Menon.

Vidya Balan unveils latest issue of 'Savvy' magazine

February 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Bollywood actress Vidya Balan unveiled the cover page of 'Savvy' magazine's latest edition in Mumbai on Monday.

For Vidya, Sanjay Dutt will remain first superstar

February 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt is set to do a cameo in "Ghanchakkar", and the movie's lead actress Vidya Balan says the actor will always remain the first superstar for her.

Amrita wants to be like her 'Kai Po Che!' character Vidya

February 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Amrita Puri hopes that she had the same skills to woo a boy as her character Vidya does in "Kai Po Che!".

Vidya to play Subbulakshmi in Rajiv Menon biopic

February 13, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) It seems that Vidya Balan is set to play Bharat Ratna awardee vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi in a biopic.

'Kahaani 2' shoot to start post monsoon

February 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Sujoy Ghosh will start shooting for "Kahaani 2" after the monsoon.

Eros, Endemol tie up for three movies

February 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Eros International Media Ltd and Endemol India have announced a strategic alliance to co-produce three feature films and the collaboration has earmarked Rs.100 crore to fund these three productions. They will also make original content for television.

Maria would've left me if I had smooching scenes: Arshad Warsi (Interview)

February 9, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Arshad Warsi believes he will never be comfortable doing bold scenes on the big screen but says he made an exception for the kissing scene with Vidya Balan in "Ishqiya" because he and wife Maria Goretti were confident about Vishal Bhardwaj.

Big B wins 'Timeless Style Icon' title

February 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been named 'Timeless Style Icon' in a recent poll conducted by a leading daily.

Amitabh Bachchan named Timeless Style Icon

February 8, 2013 at 11:31 AM

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.

Kammula busy with 'Kahaani' remake, wants no distraction

February 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Sekhar Kammula says his plan to remake Telugu college drama "Happy Days" has been put on hold as he is too busy with the "Kahaani" remake to focus on any other project.

Now, 'Dedh Ishqiya' shooting to start in February

February 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit says that Vishal Bhardwaj's "Dedh Ishqiya" shooting will start from mid-February.

Vidya Balan to do another biopic movie

February 6, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): 'Dirty Picture' fame Vidya Balan has confirmed that she will be doing another biopic movie.

Bollywood celebs attend Anuradha Sawhney's book launch

February 5, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities and socialites attended the launch of Anuradha Sawhney's book 'The Vegan Kitchen: Bollywood Style' in Mumbai recently.

Plentiful snow, bountiful apples in Himachal

January 30, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Shimla, Jan 30 (IANS) A thick blanket of snow covering the apple orchards of Himachal Pradesh has brought hopes of a bountiful crop this season among growers after two years of less than normal yield.

Himachal not to use anti-hail guns to protect crops

January 29, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, Jan 29 (IANS) The previous BJP government's plan to install more anti-hail guns to protect fruit crops from hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh may be scrapped, Horticulture Minister Vidya Stokes said here Tuesday.

When Vidya, Priyanka joined Big B for 'Jumma chumma' act

January 27, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan performed the song "Jumma chumma" at the Stardust Awards and he was really overwhelmed when some of the leading ladies of Bollywood, including Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra, joined him on the stage for the gig.

Nayanthara roped in for 'Kahaani' remake

January 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Actress Nayanthara, one of the leading actresses of the southern film industry, has been roped in to play Vidya Bagchi in the southern remake of Hindi movie "Kahaani", in which Vidya Balan played the lead.

Emraan describes 'Ghanchakkar' as different level of comedy

January 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Ready to tickle viewers' funny bones with "Ghanchakkar", Bollywood's serial kisser Emraan Hashmi says that comedy in his forthcoming U/A film is more situational and different from usual comedies.

Vidya excited to hear 'Kahaani 2' story

January 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) After bagging top awards for "Kahaani", Sujoy Ghosh has set the ball in momentum for part two and Vidya Balan, who played lead in the original, can't wait to hear the story.

'Barfi', 'Kahaani' bag several awards at Filmfare

January 21, 2013 at 10:32 AM

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.

Food and drama for readers (IANS Books This Week)

January 19, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The bookshelf this week is mixed, with food, religion and drama all finding space. Sift the shelves with IANS...

'Paan Singh Tomar', Barfi' rock Screen Awards

January 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Offbeat cinema turned out to be the toast of the season with "Paan Singh Tomar" and "Barfi!" sharing the best film title, and its lead actors - Irrfan Khan and Ranbir Kapoor respectively, lifting the best actor's trophy at the 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards Saturday night.

Big B will be in 'Kahaani 2', promises Ghosh

January 10, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in "Aladin", says he will definitely work with the megastar in "Kahaani 2", a sequel to his successful 2012 thriller "Khahaani".

Butail elected Himachal assembly speaker

January 9, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 9 (IANS) Five-time Congress legislator and leading tea grower Brij Behari Lal Butail was Wednesday unanimously elected as the Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker.

No more ripping off shirts for Varun Dhawan

January 9, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan took off his shirt for celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani's 2013 calendar, but the Bollywood newcomer says he wouldn't do it again.

Emraan mobbed during 'Ghanchakkar' shoot

January 8, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi was mobbed while shooting for "Ghanchakkar" on the Eastern Express Highway. Director Rajkumar Gupta says the crew has now shifted to night schedules.