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Aishwarya Rai is considered by many as the most beautiful women of the world in her time. She has done several films in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, English and Telugu.

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Aishwarya Rai was born on 1 November 1973 in Mangalore to Krishnaraj and Brindya. She started her career as a model and appeared in many advertisements.

In 1994, she won second place in Miss India contest and represented India in Miss World in the same year.
She made her debut in films by acting in Iruvar a Tamil film. She did her first Bollywood film Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya with Boby Deol.

Famous films in which Aishwarya Rai has acted are: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Mohabbatein, Devdas, Bride and Prejudice, Dhoom 2, Guru, Jodha Akhbar, Pink Panther 2 and Enthiran (Robot)

She is married to Abhishek Bachchan and has a daughter.

Awards:

  • She received Padma Shri in 2009.
  • She has won two Filmafare awards for best actress in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas.
  • Her wax figure was placed in Madame Tussaud museum of London

Aishwarya extends Cannes stay for amFar

May 21, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is busy with the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, is extending her stay in the French riviera to attend a fashion show for amFar (The American Foundation for AIDS Research).

Want to look trendy with baby bump? Here's how

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Dresses, gowns, kaftans, pants, skirts and lingerie... for all those mothers-to-be who want to look hip and relaxed and keep their fashion quotient high, there's plenty to choose from. But comfort must be key, warn experts.

Ranbir has taken a road less travelled: Rishi Kapoor (Interview)

May 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Rishi Kapoor admits that "films are our family business", is happy that his son Ranbir entered filmdom and praises him for taking an unconventional route to stardom without his help.

French honour for Anurag Kashyap

May 17, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be conferred with the French honour Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters for his efforts in the promotion of Indian cinema across the globe.

Sonam Kapoor excited to attend Cannes film fest (Movie Snippets)

May 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is excited about walking on the red carpet at the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival this year and has already left for the venue.

Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Tamil actors Dhanush, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Balaji Sakthivel won top honours at the 7th edition of the Vijay Awards.

'Its easier to impress my father-in-law than my wife'

May 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) National award winning Tamil actor Dhanush, who is married to superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya, says his father-in-law connected with him through his films and it was easier to vibe with him.

Neetu-Ranbir voted best mother-son team

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

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.

Men sometimes bring negativity into women's life: Sonam Kapoor (Interview)

May 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Bollywood's chirpy, young and fashionable actress Sonam Kapoor loves being surrounded by her ilk and feels men sometimes "bring negativity" into women's lives.

Sonam Kapoor 'unveils her Cannes look' in Mumbai

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Sonam Kapoor has recently revealed her red carpet look for the Cannes Film Festival, which will be celebrating '100 years of Indian Cinema' in 2013, in Mumbai.

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.

Aishwarya, Sonam, Freida to walk Cannes red carpet

May 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Indian actresses Aishwarya Rai, Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto will walk the red carpet at the forthcoming Cannes International Film Festival on different occasions. They will sport looks inspired by Bollywood's different eras.

After year's gap, Dhanush back on screen

April 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) After more than a year, the ever busy Tamil actor Dhanush will be seen on the silver screen in "Edhir Neechal".

Summer heat hits Aishwarya Arjun

April 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Tamil actress Aishwarya Arjun fainted on the sets of upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Pattathu Yaanai" Sunday in Trichy due to extremely hot weather.

Navneet Kaur Dhillon sets sight on Bollywood

April 27, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Ponds Femina Miss India Navneet Kaur Dhillon, who will represent India at the Miss World pageant this year, has already set her eyes on Bollywood.

Love my Hindi-speaking Dhanush: Aishwarya (With Image)

April 24, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Tamil actor Dhanush's wife and brother are wowed by his debut Hindi movie "Raanjhnaa", which shows him speaking in Hindi.

Unbelievable stuff on IDS will scare, says Geeta Kapur

April 24, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Dancing reality show "India's Dancing Superstar" (IDS) has more potential to scare the viewers, says choreographer Geeta Kapur, who will judge the show with Ashley Lobo and actor Riteish Deshmukh.

Abhi-Ash complete six years of togetherness (Movie Snippets)

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Popular Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai completed six years of marital bliss Saturday.

No negativity on 'India's Dancing Superstar': Aishwarya Sakhuja

April 11, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Aishwarya Sakhuja, who will soon be seen as the co-host of "India's Dancing Superstar", says the dance reality show will a fun to watch.

Aishwarya Sakhuja anchoring for a change

April 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Television actress Aishwarya Sakhuja, known for her role of ideal 'bahu' Toasty in "Saas Bina Sasural", has accepted an offer to co-anchor "Sriman v/s Srimati" because she is looking for something different post the family drama.

SRK, Aishwarya rocked the stage at TOIFA

April 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Vancouver, April 7 (IANS) It was entertainment reloaded when two big Bollywood stars - Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai - joined other B-town big wigs on the stage at the TOIFA awards night, where "Barfi!" walked away with top honours.

I owe this to Aishwarya: Abhishek after winning TOIFA

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Vancouver, April 7 (IANS) Abhishek Bachchan, who won the best actor comic award Saturday at the TOIFA for his funny role in "Bol Bachchan", dedicated it to wife Aishwarya Rai and also thanked the entire cast and crew of the film for believing in him.

Madonna, Meryl Streep on designer Manish Malhotra's wish-list

April 6, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Vancouver (Canada), April 6 (IANS) From Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra to Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, he has styled almost all Bollywood beauties. But it is 'Queen of Pop' Madonna, multiple Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, whom designer Manish Malhotra wants to dress up next.

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.

Navneet Kaur Dhillon crowned 50th Femina Miss India 2013

March 25, 2013 at 12:42 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Navneet Kaur Dhillon was Sunday night crowned Femina Miss India 2013 in a star studded grand finale of the 50th edition of the beauty pageant.

Cairn-ONGC JV starts gas sale from Rajasthan block

March 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) The Cairn-ONGC joint venture (JV) Saturday began commercial sale of gas from its Rajasthan block.

National Award is different: Vikram Gokhale

March 23, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Distinguished Indian actor Vikram Gokhale, who recently won his first National Award in a career of 50 years, says he never tried for awards but admits this honour is "different".

AGS Entertainment announces six Tamil films

March 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) AGS Entertainment, one of the leading production houses for Tamil films, Saturday announced six new projects for this year.

Aishwarya Arjun an exception among star kids: Director Pandian

March 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Tamil director Boopathy Pandian can't stop raving about actor Arjun Sarja's daughter, debutant Aishwarya Arjun, who will be seen in upcoming Tamil comedy "Pattathu Yaanai".

Spielberg gifts his coffee table book to Big B

March 13, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has received a special gift from Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who has been mingling with the Hindi film fraternity here.

NTR greatest actor in India: survey

March 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

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.

Now fundraising app for girls' education

March 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) On International Women's Day, Plan India, an NGO that works towards the upliftment of under-privileged children, will launch a web-based application to raise funds for the education of girls in the country, an official said here Thursday.

Aaradhya will decide her career: Abhishek Bachchan

March 3, 2013 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan says daughter Aaradhya will have the liberty to choose a career for herself and a parent's job is just to give "love, care and good education" to the child.

Ritu Beri calls on 'great dad' Abhishek for Baby Beri show

March 2, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Popular fashion designer Ritu Beri has a special guest for her annual charity kids' fashion event - The Baby Beri Show. She has invited Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, who, she believes, is not just an excellent actor, but a great father too.

Big B in Bhopal to shoot 'Satyagraha'

February 15, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is set to spend the next three months in his 'sasural' (in-laws' town) Bhopal as he begins shooting for Prakash Jha's new film "Satyagraha".

Bachchans at SiddhiVinayak (Movie Snippets)

February 14, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bachchans, known for their spiritual inclination, took time out from their busy schedule to visit the SiddhiVinayak temple here to take Lord Ganesha's blessings.

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.

Sabyasachi aims to make brand affordable

February 13, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) If you ever thought of flaunting traditional yet contemporary designs by celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and the price tags put you off, don't fret. He says he is planning to cater to the Indian masses with an affordable line.

I'd like to play murderer on screen: Aishwarya Sakhuja

February 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) TV actress Aishwarya Sakhuja became famous as the simple and caring bahu Toasty of "Saas Bina Sasuraal", and now she is ready to experiment with all kinds of roles - even that of a murderer.

Indian photographers at par with world standards: Dabboo Ratnani

February 9, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Indian photographers are at par with the world in terms of quality, feels ace fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani.

Bachchan family raises Rs.2.5 million for charity

February 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The Bachchan clan raised a whopping Rs.25 lakh (Rs.2.5 million) for a charity through sale of special paintings, based on interpretations of Amitabh Bachchan, and a book, which was unvieled to mark the megastar's 70th birthday.

Kajol regrets ignoring her education

February 4, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Kajol made her acting debut when she was still in school and after that academics took a back seat. The actress regrets not taking her studies seriously and says she realised its importance late in life.

'Support My School' telethon raises Rs.13.6 crore

February 3, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) The Coca-Cola NDTV 'Support My School' campaign raised pledges worth Rs.13.6 crore towards the revitalisation of 272 schools across India via a telethon led by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Bhavna Jasra's first impressions creates memories for stars

February 2, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Bhavna Jasra is an artist who gets hands and feet impressed onto gold, and a lot of celebrities have taken her services.

Tanaaz Irani to feature on 'Welcome: Baazi...'

February 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Television actress Tanaaz Irani is set to show off her culinary skills in reality show "Welcome: Baazi Mehmaan Naawazi Ki".

Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla - 25 years together and still going strong!

February 1, 2013 at 12:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Fashion designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla Thursday celebrated their 25 years in fashion world and launched a book on their journey so far.

Debutant Sashikanth to direct Vishal in 'Shukra' (With Image)

January 28, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Debutant Telugu director Sashikanth is likely to direct Tamil actor Vishal Krishna in Telugu film "Shukra".

Aaradhya operates iPad on her own: Big B

January 26, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan keeps himself quite updated with new gadgets and gizmos, and his grand-daughter Aaradhya seems to be following suit.

IDF returns to discuss future of design industry

January 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) It is time to know about the future of design worldwide and what role India plays in it -- and the India Design Forum (IDF) is all set to discuss this and more at its second edition.

Hats and caps in vogue this winter

January 20, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Move over, monkey caps and skull caps. Stylish hats and caps, available in a wide variety of designs and colours, are a hit this winter. Designers suggest newsboys, berets and cloches to top up your style well.

TV celebs take up cooking challenge

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) TV actors like Aishwarya Sakhuja and Aman Verma are ready to face the challenge of cooking on new reality show "Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki", which will test celebrities' hosting, entertainment and culinary skills.

Kids row: Norwegian envoy hopes India concerned about children

January 13, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) In the wake of a bitter legal battle over the custody of two siblings - brought home from Norway after a legal and diplomatic fight last year, the Norwegian envoy Sunday hoped the Indian authorities were compassionate towards the welfare of the children.

Norway kids case: Children to remain with mother, says court

January 10, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Thursday granted the custody of two siblings - brought from Norway after a legal and diplomatic fight last year - to their mother till the final disposal of the case.

Filmfare unveils special trophy for centenary year

January 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Filmfare Wednesday unveiled a new trophy with a gold base to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema. Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai uncovered the statue and later she was gifted the same.

Norway kids case: Court restores custody to uncle

January 8, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Kolkata Jan 8 (IANS) In a fresh double twist, the custody of two siblings - brought from Norway after a legal and diplomatic fight last year - passed on to their uncle, hours after the Burdwan policemen handed them over to their mother.

Acting was subconscious decision: Tamil actress Aishwarya

January 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Debutante Aishwarya Arjun, daughter of Tamil actor Arjun, says it was not a conscious decision to enter filmland.

Star-studded party for newly weds Vidya, Siddharth

January 5, 2013 at 12:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) A star-studded bash was hosted in honour of newly-wed couple Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur here Friday night.

Easy for Ghosal, Joshna

December 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Top seeds and title favourites Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa, both from Tamil Nadu, led the men's and women's singles fields into the quarter-finals of the 60th senior National squash championships with comfortable victories, here Thursday.

'Sunny Leone most searched celebrity in India'

December 13, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Indo-Canadian adult movie star Sunny Leone was the Most Searched Indian Celebrity on the net in 2012, while Olympics bronze winning boxer M.C. Mary Kom was chosen Yahoo! India's Person of the Year in the website's Year in Review (YIR)released Thursday.

Demigod Rajinikanth turns 62

December 12, 2012 at 12:24 PM

South Indian Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. On this auspicious day here is what made Shivaji Rao Gaikwad "Rajinikanth".

Aishwarya Rai lauds Gujarat for rapid progress

December 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Vadodara, Dec. 9 (ANI): Days before the assembly elections in Gujarat, Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Sunday praised the growth witnessed by the state in the past years under Chief Minister Narendra Modi government.

Anirban, Sagarika win sub-junior crowns

December 1, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Anirban Ghosh and Sagarika Mukherjee, both from West Bengal, emerged champions in the sub-junior sections of the National Ranking (North Zone) Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagraj Stadium here Saturday.

Rajini's daughter Aishwarya finds it difficult to market films

November 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Panaji, Nov 23 (IANS) This anecdote surely has the makings of one more Rajini joke, to add to one of the many which have had the country in splits off and on.

'Jodhaa Akbar' to be screened at Marrakech film fest

November 22, 2012 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Ashutosh Gowariker's 2008 epic love story "Jodhaa Akbar" will be showcased at the Marrakech International Film Festival Dec 5. The filmmaker is ecstatic.

Manish Malhotra geared up for debut show in Chennai

November 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) After wooing fashionistas with his creations in the capital and Mumbai, ace designer Manish Malhotra is set for his debut show in Chennai and says he is excited.

Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai surprise kids during Children's Day celebrations in Mumbai

November 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Nov.15 (ANI): Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai provided a welcome surprise to dozens of underprivileged children here during Children's Day celebrations.

I'm in film industry because of Yashji: Aishwarya

November 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan credits late filmmaker Yash Chopra as a major reason why she stepped into the film industry, and says he will always remain special to her.

Aaradhya Bachchan's first birthday to be private

November 14, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Post the grand birthday bash of Amitabh Bachchan, it's now Aaradhya's turn to indulge as she turns a year old Nov 16. However, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says it will be a private affair for Aardhya's first birthday celebration.

Big B ensures polio drops for Aaradhya (Movie Snippets)

November 9, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he practices what he preaches and took his granddaughter Aaradhya for polio drops.

Children from Norway: Panel gives custody to mother

November 8, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in West Bengal Thursday gave the custody of two NRI children, who were earlier under the care of Norwegian authorities, to their mother Sagarika, a member of the panel said.

Beti B hogs limelight at mom Aishwarya's event

November 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Aaradhya is not even a-year-old and to think this toddler, who has been kept away from the prying eyes of media, hogged the limelight at an event to honour her mother, actress Aishwarya Rai.

Aishwarya receives Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters of France

November 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan received the second highest French civilian award "Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters" on Thursday in Mumbai.

Aishwarya receives second highest French civilian award

November 2, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (ANI): Bollywood actress and former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has received the second highest French civilian award "Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters" for her contribution to cinema and promoting Indo-French cooperation in Mumbai.

Proud of Aishwarya's French honour: Big B

November 2, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is proud that his daughter-in-law, actress Aishwarya Rai, has been chosen to receive a civilian award by the French government for her contribution to the arts on her 39th birthday.

Aishwarya gets French honour

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai was Thursday conferred upon a civilian award by the French government for her contribution to the arts on the occasion of her birthday.

Shed baby weight when you feel like: Sonali Bendre

November 1, 2012 at 1:48 PM

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.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to be honoured with French cultural award

November 1, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Dubai, Nov 1 (ANI): Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is set to receive the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters), the second highest French civilian honour presented by the French government.

Spruce up for Karva Chauth with beauty offers

October 31, 2012 at 10:12 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Married for 50 years? Get a 50 percent discount on beauty and wellness packages! Such offers are available for the upcoming Karva Chauth festival, which is on Nov 2.

Aishwarya shields Aaradhya from media

October 11, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was off late seen with her daughter Aaradhya, Thursday became a protective mother, shielding the 11-month-old baby from photographers.

Bachchans played host to media too

October 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The Bachchan clan considers media as friends and their affection towards the fourth estate was evident at Big B's 70th birthday celebrations - from snacks to water to dinner - the journos were looked after well.

Big B's birthday bash was fun all the way: Guests

October 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) It was dance, music and masti galore at Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday bash, says Shah Rukh Khan who shook a leg with the "birthday boy". Vishal Dadlani called it a "stellar party" and for Karan Johar it was a beautiful blend of nostalgia, reverence and legendary acknowledgement.

Big B 70: A birthday bash to remember

October 11, 2012 at 1:56 AM

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The Indian film industry's biggest stars like Dilip Kumar, Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan and to southern superstar Rajinikanth to high profile politicians like Praful Patel flocked to the big bash organised here Wednesday to usher in the living legend Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday.

Amitabh grooves like 17 at 70!

October 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) He has given Bollywood some iconic dance steps during his prime, and even in the new millenium, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 70 Thursday, has continued at his grooviest best. Every now and then he has proved he can still make the 'saara zamaana' go 'deewana'.

For Bhandarkar, 'Heroine' verdict's phenomenal

October 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar faced many hurdles while making "Heroine" -- the filmmaker is now delighted to see the response and has expressed gratitude to the people who supported him all through.

My family is my wonderful gift: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)

October 7, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Birthday presents are for kids. For Amitabh Bachchan, who celebrates his 70th birthday on Oct 11, the greatest gift ever is the intangible love of his family - his wife, children and grandchildren, whose warmth and affection keep him going steady in his personal and professional life.

Suriya never gets tired of second take: K.V. Anand

September 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Southern filmmaker K.V. Anand, who has directed hit films such as 'Kana Kandaen', 'Ayan' and 'Ko', said unlike established actors, Suriya never gets tired of second take and he is always willing to give as many takes as possible.

Abu-Sandeep designing surprise for Big B's 70th b'day

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Mega-celebrations are being planned for megastar Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday Oct 11. Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are assisting the veteran actor's wife Jaya in creating a "big surprise", and they are even designing a special outfit for Big B.

New book highlights inherent sustainability in traditional architecture

September 23, 2012 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Sep.23 (ANI): Indian architect Aishwarya Tipnis' new book, 'Vernacular Traditions, Contemporary Architecture' was warmly received by subject experts following its official release in New Delhi today, with many describing the work as a "must-read" for all upcoming designers.

'Kadal' to be dubbed in Telugu as 'Kadali'

September 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam's upcoming Tamil film "Kadal" will be dubbed in Telugu as "Kadali".

I would love to work in a Bollywood film: Brad Pitt (Interview)

September 19, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Hollywood's reining star Brad Pitt missed the opportunity of romancing Indian beauty Aishwarya Rai in "Troy", but with the growing presence of Indian films on the world stage, he says he might just decide to surprise fans by grooving in true Bollywood style any time.

Actors are like little children: Sanjay Gadhvi

September 13, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Director Sanjay Gadhvi compares young actors with little children and says they need same kind of pampering and caring on the sets.

They alleged my son was on drugs and set himself on fire: Bedabrata Pain

September 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Bedabrata Pain has lost his case in a Los Angeles court over his son's death and says the authorities "alleged that my boy was on drugs and set himself on fire". The defence also insinuated that Pain and his wife were better off now since they dodn't have to pay the boy's school fees anymore.

Every actor has his own place, says Amitabh Bachchan

September 1, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was voted best actor in a recent poll, doesn't agree with the results as he feels every actor has his own place in Bollywood and it would be unfair to rank them.

Aamir Khan on Time cover

August 31, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan features on the cover of Time magazine following his hugely successful TV show "Satyamev Jayate".

"Women make 50 percent of country"s power", says Amitabh

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Big B of Indian Cinema Amitabh Bachchan advocates fair education for all, whether it is country"s underprivileged or the women folk....

Women make 50 percent of country's power: Amitabh Bachchan

August 30, 2012 at 12:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan believes in fair education for all, be it the country's underprivileged or the women folk.

Being part of 'Heroine' was my destiny: Kareena

August 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 28 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor feels she was destined to do director Madhur Bhandarkar's "Heroine" and says the film is very close to her heart.

Indians' black skin highlights gold jewellery: Chinese daily

August 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Beijing, Aug 28 (IANS) Indians have black skin that highlights gold jewellery, a state-run Chinese daily says in an article that goes on to observe that even girls begging on roadsides have a "gold nail in the nose" and that Indian women don't go out without a nose ring.

Models bypass pageants for straight road to Bollywood

August 23, 2012 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Have beauty pageants become passe? With just one international win in 12 years, India's dry run continues with insiders saying that models and other aspirants to the glitz and glamour world are bypassing the pageant route to head straight for Bollywood.

Ash draws fans in Kochi (Movie Snippets)

August 20, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai drew thousands of fans in Kochi while she was there to inaugurate a jewellery store.