Casting confusion - who replaced whom in 'Run Bhola Run'?

There seems to be some confusion regarding who replaced whom in Neeraj Vora's Run Bhola Run Tanushree Dutta was apparently replaced by Celina Jaitley, but she denies it.

Rahman, Danny Boyle invited to become Oscar voters

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited India's music maestro A.R. Rahman and four other Oscar winners associated with the Academy award sweeper Slumdog Millionaire to join its roster of voting members.

Munnabhai part three begins next year: Arshad Warsi

It was hard not to fall in love with the nutty Circuit and his brainless antics. Now Arshad Warsi, the Bollywood actor who played the character effortlessly in the two hit Munnabhai comedy films, says part three will go on the floors in 2010.

Lady with a phone: Devgan gifts Bipasha a Blackberry

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu has got a swanky new toy - a Blackberry - gifted to her by her co-star and producer Ajay Devgan for working round the clock for his new film All the Best

There is no question of getting Oscar early or late: Gulzar

Renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar who picked up an Oscar for the song Jai Ho from the multi-award winning film Slumdog Millionaire said Thursday there was no question of getting an Oscar early or late

Akshay does live stunt for 'Kambakkht...' promotion

Popular for his daredevil stunts, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar jumped off a 60-foot high elevated structure in the capital Thursday evening to promote his new film Kambakkht Ishq releasing Friday.

Anupam Kher to launch acting school in Ahmedabad

Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher will launch his acting school Actor Prepares in Ahmedabad after having opened branches in Chandigarh and London.

Kabir Khan now wants to drop 'serious filmmaker' tag

His Kabul Express was critically acclaimed and his latest release New York has turned out to be a commercial success widely appreciated by critics as well. Ecstatic with the phenomenal response that his film on terror has generated, director Kabir Khan now wants to move on to lighter subjects.

I can wear chiffon sari for Yash Raj's next: Anushka Sharma

She was not introduced with the poise and glamour associated with typical Yash Raj heroines. But newcomer Anushka Sharma, who danced her way into audiences' hearts with Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, says she can always glam up for her next film for the banner.

Imran burnt his lashes, skin while doing 'Luck' stunts

From going underwater with sharks to jumping from a helicopter on to a burning train, Imran Khan has done it all in his forthcoming film Luck. But he had his share of injuries for showing such daredevilry in the action flick.

I am honestly looking for a partner: Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant went overboard when she announced that she would find her life partner through a reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamvar. But now the outspoken actor, renowned more for her voluptuous looks than acting skills, says she is not doing it to hog the limelight.

No marriage for the next 10 years: Amrita Rao

She was rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapoor and then Hurman Baweja. But there is no one special in her life right now and she won't think about marriage for the next 10 years, says actress Amrita Rao, who is all set to don a glamorous avatar in Short Kut

Bollywood borrows southern spice for 'Kambakkht Ishq', 'Short Kut'

The Hindi film industry is infamous for lifting Hollywood movies, but it has often been inspired by cinema content from southern India as well. With forthcoming movies like Kambakkht Ishq, Short Kut - The Con Is On and Wanted, Bollywood seems to be on a spree of remaking films made down south.

Sonia Gandhi calls on ailing thespian Dilip Kumar

Taking time off from her busy schedule in Mumbai, Congress President Sonia Gandhi visited ailing Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar at Lilavati Hospital Tuesday evening.

Dilip Kumar hospitalised, diagnosed with malaria

Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar has been admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here after testing positive for malaria, said hospital sources.

Anurag Basu to make film on his own life

Nothing that the talented Anurag Basu has directed for screen can equal his turbulent and shocking life story. So he is all set to put it on celluloid

'Kambakkht Ishq' advance booking opens Sunday

The advance booking for Akshay Kumar's lavishly shot Kambakkht Ishq, releasing Friday, is said to have started Sunday.

Shah Rukh to receive honorary doctorate from British university

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain's University of Bedfordshire.

'New York' breaks dry spell, receives promising response

Director Kabir Khan's New York, a film about about three friends in the backdrop of 9/11 and its repercussions, has received a heartening response at the box office, according to multiplex representatives.

Woman DJ makes Lucknow rock to her fingers (With Image)

Eagerly sought after by hotels and clubs where she sets the dance floor on fire, spinning music with her fingers, Lucknow's Deepti Sadhwani overcame stiff opposition from her family to become Uttar Pradesh's first and only woman disc jockey (DJ).

Michael Jackson personified the impossible: Amitabh Bachchan

Pop legend Michael Jackson was the incredible perfection that god could have possibly created and a man who personified the impossible, says Hindi film megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Michael Jackson's music will immortalise him: Shilpa Shetty

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, a die-hard fan of King of Pop Michael Jackson, says she was taken aback at the news of the singer's demise but his music will immortalise him.

Rani Mukerji turns 'sardar' for Yash Raj's next (With Images) (With Images)

Rani Mukerji has not been seen on the big screen for a quite a while now. And she is set to surprise her fans with her new look in Yash Raj Films' next Dil Bole Hadippa - the actress will play a sardar complete with a beard and a turban.

Sanjay Dutt jumped off running train for 'Luck'

He is 49 and he still does daring stunts. Sanjay Dutt jumped off a speeding train blindfolded and with his hands tied behind his back - for a death-defying Rs.1.5 crore (Rs.15 million) scene in Luck

Indian films on terror are often jingoistic: Kabir Khan (Interview)

Filmmaker Kabir Khan, whose latest venture New York highlights prejudices in the US after the 9/11 attacks, says Indian films made on terrorism are often jingoistic but maintains that his take on the issue would provide a balanced view.

Maldivian filmmaker has Shahrukh Khan on her wish-list

Maldivian filmmaker Fathimath Nahula, whose film Youssuf kickstarts the four-day South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) here Friday, has come to India with two things on her wish-list.

'Kambakkht Ishq' is an illogical film: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar believes in entertaining audiences even if his films come with an 'illogical' tag. He admits that his forthcoming Kambakkht Ishq belongs to the same category.

Is Bollywood too late on 9/11 movies?

Hollywood has highlighted it, so have others. But the Hindi film industry has barely touched upon 9/11 as a theme, with Kabir Khan's New York coming eight years after the tragic incident in the US.

Aishwarya should have got IIFA award for 'Jodhaa Akbar': Jaya

Priyanka Chopra is a good actress but daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai was more deserving of the best actress award for her work in Jodhaa Akbar at the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) (awards) in Macau, says Jaya Bachchan.

Shekhar Kapur wanted to be India's Simon Cowell, but couldn't be

When internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur agreed to judge the reality TV show India's Got Talent, he hoped to be the Indian counterpart of American TV show judge Simon Cowell. But soon he discovered that he simply couldn't be as harsh

'New York' begins where 'Khuda Kay Liye' ends: John Abraham (Interview)

John Abraham, who plays an NRI Muslim in Kabir Khan's second directorial venture New York, says the film begins where the critically acclaimed Pakistani movie Khuda Kay Liye ends.

Akshay Kumar is a good kisser, says Denise Richards

Former Bond girl Denise Richards has done some passionate scenes with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar in Kambakkht Ishq and says he is a good kisser.

Despite flops, Akshay finds praise from Kareena, Katrina

It doesn't matter if Akshay Kumar has not delivered a single hit this year, he continues to find support and words of praise from his oft repeated co-stars Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, who have not lost confidence in one of their favourite co-stars

Film industry waits for bailout with Akshay's 'Kambakkht Ishq'

He was written off after the debacle of Chandni Chowk To China and 8X10 Tasveer but Akshay Kumar is back to entertain audiences with his full-on masala act in the action-thriller Kambakkht Ishq that experts hope will pull the industry out of the dumps.

Sushant Singh ready to direct film next year

National Award winning actor Sushant Singh, who is still remembered for playing a dacoit in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle, is planning to wield the megaphone soon.

Book a travel ticket and meet John, Katrina

Would you like to meet John Abraham or Katrina Kaif? Thanks to Yash Raj Films and an online travel company, which are jointly promoting the film New York, your wish might come true. All you have to do is book a ticket and you might get lucky.

Ali Akbar Khan was a treat for music lovers: Amitabh

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan remembers legendary sarod genius Ali Akbar Khan, saying he was a treat for music lovers especially when he used to play with sitar maestro Ravi Shankar and tabla exponent Ustad Allah Rakha.

I'm desperate to work with Rahman: Singer Anushka

From Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to Vishal-Shekhar, pop star-turned-VJ-turned-playback singer Anushka Manchanda is working with all the big composers in the industry, but she is desperate to work with one man - Oscar winning music maestro A.R. Rahman.

Judging 'Entertainment Ke Liye...' is a cushy job: Farah Khan (Snippets)

Farah Khan says she is enjoying the role of a judge on Sony TV's variety show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega because it is a cushy job

I see part of myself in Kareena: Raveena Tandon

She is known to be outspoken. National Award winning actress Raveena Tandon makes no bones about naming her favourite actress in the new brigade, saying she likes Kareena Kapoor in whom she sees a part of herself.

Bollywood continues to takes cues from Hollywood

Right from cult classics like Baazi (1951) to Sholay (1975) and Baazigar (1993) - and even Ghajini (2008) - all have some western movie as the stimulus. The Hollywood influence is evident in some of the forthcoming biggies like Paa, Action Replay, Agyaat and Pyaar Impossible

What does music mean to our Bollywood singers, composers?

They give Bollywood music buffs their regular doses of sounds, melodies and beats that take not only the country but the world by storm. Recent example being the double Oscar for Indian music director A.R. Rahman.

Rumours of my rift with Akshaye nonsense: Arshad Warsi

Arshad Warsi is irritated with rumours that all is not well between him and Akshaye Khanna, his co-star in Shortkut - The Con Is On

Comments on Prophet Mohammad a writing error: Shah Rukh

A day after a police complaint was filed against him for hurting religious sentiments in Islam, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh said Friday that his comments to a magazine were misinterpreted due to a writing error

Composers Vishal-Shekhar thrilled by Rahman's appreciation

Composers Vishal and Shekhar were pleasantly surprised when they opened the morning newspapers to find A.R. Rahman appreciating their work. Not just that, the Oscar winner mentioned Michael Jackson as the only other artist whose work he liked.

'Short Kut...' not best work of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy ( Music Review)

Film: Short Kut - The Con Is On Music Directors: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy; Lyricist: Javed Akhtar; Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghosal, Javed Ali, Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Nikita Nigam, Kirti Sagathia and Hrishikesh Kamerkar; Ratings: **1/2

Sanjay Dutt gets three more tattoos

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt seems to have developed a fetish for tattoos. Just over a fortnight after he got both his parents' names inked on his chest, the 49-year-old actor has got three more tattoos - this time on his neck.

Arjun is difficult boy to make happy: Mehr Jessia (Snippets)

Arjun Rampal's wife Mehr Jessia says it is not easy to please the actor when it comes to clothes.

Reliance Mobile to launch 'Wolverine' game

The Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Mobile will launch Friday a game based on Hollywood movie Wolverine on its R-World value-added services platform, the company announced Thursday.

German model visits Hanuman temple for film's success

German supermodel-turned-actress Claudia Ciesla, who was rumoured to be dating Bollywood star Salman Khan, recently visited the Hanuman temple here to pray for the success of her film Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation

John Abraham studied Quran for 'New York' role

Not knowing a single word of the Quran, Bollywood hero John Abraham, a Parsi, studied the holy book in a translation to prepare himself to play an NRI Muslim in Kabir Khan's New York

Abhay Deol returns to India for 'Ayesha'

He has been missing from the scene ever since his revisionist interpretation of Devdas in Dev D had his fans in a thrall. But Abhay Deol is now returning to Mumbai from New York for his new film Ayesha and to float his own production house.

Gowariker picks new composer over Rahman for '...Rashee?'

After working with Oscar-winning music maestro A.R. Rahman in three of his hits - Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar, director Ashutosh Gowariker has roped in Sohail Sen for his romantic comedy What's Your Rashee? set to release Sep 25.

Akshay's flops don't affect me: 'Kambakkht Ishq' director

Two of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's big budget films may have bombed this year, but it doesn't worry director Sabbir Khan who has cast him in his ready-to-release mega-budget directorial debut movie Kambakkht Ishq

Priyanka signs her first Yash Raj movie

Priyanka Chopra has signed her first Yash Raj film and says she was completely bowled over by the script of Pyaar Impossible, penned by Uday Chopra, who also plays male lead in the love story.

Hrithik, Akshaye impress with singing, designing (Snippets)

They are known for their acting skills, but Hrithik Roshan and Akshaye Khanna also have some talents that the world knows little about - singing and dress designing!

Anil, Chunky come together after 20 years

More than 20 years after working in Tezaab (1988), Anil Kapoor and Chunky Pandey have come together again for the movie Shortkut - The Con Is On

My mother didn't like me in bikini: Kareena

Mum is the word for Kareena Kapoor and the actress would go to any length to keep her mother happy. So she has decided to stay away from bikini scenes as her mother, yesteryear heroine Babita, didn't like her in a two-piece suit in Tashan

Hugely promoted 'Kal Kissne Dekha' gets dull opening

Vashu Bhagnani went the whole hog to promote his son's launch vehicle kal Kissne Dekha but it has been given the cold-shoulder by audiences despite the fact that it was released after a long dry spell at the box office.

Kareena walks out of 'Kambakkht ..' event after offending query

Offended by a TV journalist's query on whether she was prepared to go n for a film, actress Kareena Kapoor walked out in a huff from the promotional event of her forthcoming film Kambakkht Ishq here Monday evening.

'Paying Guests' - of a house hunt and impersonation ( Preview)

After weeks of lull at the box-office due to the grim stand-off between the producers and multiplexes, filmmaker Shubhash Ghai hopes to bring in a dash of humour with his slapstick comedy Paying Guests releasing Friday.

Kajol not part of Ajay Devgan's next venture

Kajol, who is busy shooting for her friend Karan Johar's upcoming film My Name Is Khan, will not be a part of her actor husband Ajay Devgan's new directorial venture.

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja arrested for alleged rape

Popular Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja was arrested here late Sunday for allegedly raping his maid, police said.

South Asian Film fest kicks off June 26 in Goa

With more than 50 films entered from eight Saarc countries and a special screening of 12 Iranian films, the fourth annual South Asian Film Festival starts in Goa June 26.

Thank you 'babumoshai', Rajesh Khanna tells Big B

Bollywood veteran Rajesh Khanna was at his dramatic best when he received the life time achievement trophy at the International Indian Film Academy(IIFA) awards here from his Anand co-star Amitabh Bachchan late Saturday night.

Shah Rukh to do daring stunts in 'Don 2'

His shoulder surgery and Indian Premier League matches put him out of the silver screen action for a while. Now Shah Rukh Khan is all set to do daring stunts in the sequel to Don - The Chase Begins Again, though there will be no double role.

'Hot Bipasha real reason for global warming'

Bipasha Basu should be India's environment minister because she was the real reason for global warming all over the world.

Film historian turns collection to 'Bollywood in Posters'

Mumbai-based film historian S.M.M. Ausaja, who has been passionately collecting rare Bollywood posters for 20 years now, finally handpicked 200 of them for his book Bollywood In Posters

Glittering fashion show, flat jokes at IIFA charity event

Product placement in Bollywood took on a whole new meaning at the IIFA Fashion Extravaganza here Friday night in aid of film industry workers, even as a number of film stars walked the ramp, but the jokes scripted by hosts Zayed Khan and Sophie Chaudhary fell quite flat.

Neetu Singh is not upset with me: Deepika Padukone

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has dismissed rumours that her boyfriend actor Ranbir Kapoor's mother Neetu Singh is upset with her.

Salman Khan not my boyfriend, says German model(With Images) (With Images)

German supermodel-turned-actress Claudia Ciesla, who is considering a Bollywood career, has rubbished rumours that she is dating Indian superstar Salman Khan and insists that Katrina Kaif is his girlfriend..

I never wanted to be an actress: Nandita Das (Film Snippets)

She might have proven her mettle in movies like Fire, 1947 Earth, Ramchand Pakistani and Firaaq to name a few, but versatile actress Nandita Das says she never intended to pursue the profession.

Bollywood lovebirds make appearance at IIFA (IIFA Diary)

Whether it is 63-year-old Kabir Bedi or Riteish Deshmukh, who is almost half the latter's age, Bollywood's unmarried men were spotted with their girlfriends at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend here.

I want to be a star, not just an actor: Sonam Kapoor

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who turned 24 recently, says she always wanted to be a star and not just another actor.

Amitabh's wax statue showcased at IIFA Macau

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's wax figure, which was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds museum in New York last month, has been especially flown in to be showcased at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards event here.

Now, a TV show for identical twins

Can you tell them apart? Can they tell themselves apart? MTV's new game show featuring identical twins promises to answer all these questions and more.

Film makes loner out of Farhan Akhtar

He is known to be gregarious and easily accessible, but Farhan Akhtar has suddenly gone into a shell. The reason is his latest acting assignment Kartik Calling Kartik - a film on a man lost in his own world.

Surprise birthday party by beau overwhelms Shilpa Shetty

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently turned 34, says she had the most special birthday this year as her beau Raj Kundra threw a surprise party with friends, violinists and a pop group for her in London.

Riteish plays underworld don in 'Kal Kissne Dekha'

After playing lovable and funny characters, Riteish Deshmukh will now be seen as an underworld don, sporting different get-ups in each of his scenes in romantic thriller Kal Kissne Dekha

No Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra's TV venture

Reports suggesting that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will feature in a television series being produced by Yash Chopra have been slammed by Yash Raj Films (YRF) as false.

'Terminator Salvation' to hit Indian screens in four languages

Terminator Salvation, the fourth instalment of Hollywood's action thriller series, will hit screens in India June 26 in four languages - English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Its distributors are expecting box office collections of Rs.250 million.

Lord Krishna is still all-time favourite on TV, movies

Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu gods who is portrayed in multiple images as the naughty child, divine lover and eternal philosopher. And television producers and filmmakers are cashing in on his aura to woo audiences.

Sonam Kapoor features in Hollywood magazine (With Images) (With Images)

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who turned 24 Tuesday, is on a roll. After becoming the face of global cosmetic brand L'Oreal in India, she has now featured in a special edition of Hollywood's trade bible The Hollywood Reporter. She is thrilled by the recognition.

What's common between Aamir Khan and Roger Federer?

Roger Federer's historic French open win Sunday has gone down so well among the sport's enthusiasts that even Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan couldn't stop drawing parallel between himself and the Swiss.

Why aren't there more women composers in Bollywood?

There are women directing and editing films in Bollywood, but they are yet to carve a niche as music composers. Except for Usha Khanna of Dil Deke Dekho fame and Sneha Khanwalkar, who gave the music for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, the Hindi film industry doesn't have many names to boast of.

I've re-written '3 Mistakes...' for film: Abhishek Kapoor

Rock On! director Abhishek Kapoor is looking forward to wielding the megaphone for the screen adaptation of The 3 Mistakes Of My Life, but says his cinematic take on Chetan Bhagat's novel will be a dramatic departure from the book.

Danny Boyle left starstruck after meeting Clint Eastwood

Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle was left starstruck after meeting legendary actor Clint Eastwood during an awards dinner.

Post 'Kyonkii...' Tulsi, Baa to team up again for comedy (Snippets)

After their daily soap Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi, Smriti Irani and Sudha Shivpuri once again team up for the comedy series Maniben.com

Director Mehul Kumar's daughter Jahaan turns heroine

She played the daughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Prada in Kohraam a decade ago. Now Jahan Bloch is all set to debut as heroine in Krantiveer - The Revolution, being directed by dad Mehul Kumar.

Producers' strike hit Bollywood badly, says Reliance's Amit Khanna (Interview) )

The Hindi film industry was hit badly by the stand off between producers and multiplex owners and lost about Rs.300 crore, says Amit Khanna, chairman of Reliance Big Pictures, who was one of the architects of the 12-hour meeting between the two parties. But he adds that the row had brought about more cohesiveness among filmmakers.

'Kal Kissne Dekha' - of love and supernatural powers ( Preview)

Kal Kissne Dekha, producer Vashu Bhagnani's launch pad for his son Jackky, is the first film to roll out from the Bollywood stables after the resolution of the revenue-sharing row between producers and multiplex owners, ending the dry spell at the box office.

Akshay Kumar to miss IIFA Awards for family holiday

Forget about performing live, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar won't even be attending the 10th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards night in Macau June 13. The actor has kept aside the month for a family vacation, specially chalked out with his son.

Kareena to sport Barbie doll look in 'Kambakkht Ishq'

Kareena Kapoor's look in Kambakkht Ishq is being touted as her most glamorous ever, but her make-up artist Mallika Bhat says that apart from looking ultra glam, she will also sport a Barbie doll-look in the action thriller.

Strike over, multiplexes in two minds over telecasting T20 matches

A slew of Bollywood biggies are lined up for release with the row between producers and multiplex owners having ended. Multiplex owners are now doing a re-think on whether to go ahead with the proposed screening of T20 World Cup matches, especially in view of the exorbitant fees for telecast rights.

Multiplex owners happy with revenue sharing solution

After two months of empty seats and no-shows at ticket counters, multiplex owners are happy their stand-off with the producers-distributors over revenue sharing ended Friday. They are content with the solution arrived at.

Production houses announce release dates of major films

Post the extended dry spell at the box office owing to the stand-off between Bollywood producers and multiplex owners over revenue sharing, production houses have announced, beginning June 12, the release dates of some of the most awaited films slated hit the screens in the coming months.

John Abraham steps out of 'Stepmom', Arjun Rampal steps in

John Abraham, who was seen in Karan Johar's hit film Dostana, has turned down the ace filmmaker's offer to play the lead in the Hindi version of Chris Columbus' 1998 comedy-drama Stepmom Arjun Rampal is said to be playing Ed Harris' part in the movie.

Make a bald style statement this summer

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan's bald look in his upcoming home production Paa might be just a make-up gimmick, but several others are opting for the bald look this summer to keep cool.

Anurag Kashyap to host TV show

Joining the league of Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, writer-director Anurag Kashyap is all set to make his debut on the small screen as a host for a TV show.

Aamir, Akshay, Hrithik nominated for AXN action awards

Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan are in the race to bag the best actor award at the AXN Action Awards.

'Oye Lucky...' to be screened at New York film event

Director Dibakar Banerjee's Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! has been selected for screening at an event in New York that celebrates Indian films.