Celebrity News

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  Jaya Bachchan to play 'adopted' mother in new film

  It is a mother's role with a difference. Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan will play an "adopted" mother in “Phir Tum Mil Gaye”, a remake of Tamil film "June R" being directed by Revathy S. Varma.

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  "I had wished for a Shyam Benegal film" - Sammir Dattani

  A gift from the super-gifted Benegal. Sammir Dattani who turned 27 on Tuesday couldn't have hoped for a better birthday gift.

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  Juhi Chawla on working with Rishi Kapoor after 12 years

  The lovely Juhi Chawla was reunited with her favourite co-star Rishi Kapoor after 12 years. And she was shocked by the change in him.

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  Freida Pinto thanks mentor Barry John for success (Film Snippets)

  Freida Pinto, who became a star overnight by featuring in multiple award-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire", gives credit to her mentor Barry John for bringing out the actor in her.

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  Kareena Kapoor to receive an award from Erin Brokovich

  Bollywood's eternal heartthrob Kareena Kapoor must surely be on cloud nine these days for reasons more than one.

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  Akshay Kumar keeps his promises, 'adopts' six wrestlers

  Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar has 'adopted' six wrestlers, who are economically backward, in a bid to popularise the sport, an official said Wednesday.

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  Check out Aamir Khan's look in Luck By Chance

  After 'Rocking' the whole of Bollywood, Farhan 'Rock On' Akhtar is now all set to test the (same) waters yet again with Luck By Chance. The promos of the film do look impressive.

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  Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai bestowed with Padma Shri honour

  2009 may not have begun on a good note for Akshay Kumar, what with the debacle of CC2C, but Republic Day (Jan 26) brought in some good news for the superstar. Akshay Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri by the Govt. of India for his contribution to cinema.

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  SRK to undergo surgery on his shoulder

  'Baadshah of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan has finally returned to 'Aamchi Mumbai' after a hectic month long schedule of good friend Karan Johar's film My Name Is Khan in the US of A.

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  Ajay Devgan to play Haji Mastan, but says won't copy him

  Ajay Devgan is determined not to copy Haji Mastan when he plays the smuggler-turned-film producer in Milan Luthria's "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai".

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  Hrithik Roshan injured shooting for 'Kites'

  Shooting for home production "Kites" has been jinxed for Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan. After hurting his knees while doing a dangerous car stunt in Las Vegas in October last, the actor hurt his arm at the Filmistan Studio in Mumbai Tuesday.

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  Shah Rukh's unique way of showing his gratitude to Priyanka Chopra!

  Shah Rukh has been taking more than a passing interest in the music for the films he produces. And Priyanka Chopra would vouch for that.

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  Dabboo Ratnani's Designer Calendar 2009

  Sometimes a picture can say more than multitudinous words. For a great photograph sparks off diverse connotations and impacts the subconscious in a manner that can't be defined. That's the beauty of Dabboo Ratnani's Photography.

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  Prayers go up, blessings come down!

  When HAAL-E-DIL flopped, Adhyayan Suman was heart-broken. But more than him his parents were disturbed that their son’s debut film had failed to take off. It happens all the while, more so in the film industry when parents get affected when their kid’s film fails at the box-office.

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  Guess Who?

  This week end has been a well deserved long one and with today being Republic Day we guess many of you are still in that holiday mood. Not to dampen the high spirits most will still be in after a hard week's party its time to play the famous game Guess Who?

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  Lot's in common!

  This one's a crucial week for the makers of LUCK BY CHANCE and VICTORY. Note the similarities between the two films: Both are helmed by first-time directors [Zoya Akhtar and Ajitpal Mangat, respectively] and both happen to be based on the two major passions of Indians [Bollywood and cricket, respectively].

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  Shilpa, Jayaprada learn Odissi for India-China film

  Bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty and Jayaprada took lessons in the classical Indian dance form of Odissi for an India-China joint film venture. And the Orissa-based dance guru is all praise for Shilpa's grace and commitment.

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  'Slumdog...' children were under-paid, allege parents

  The parents of two shantytown child actors whose skills helped "Slumdog Millionaire" win Oscar nominations and millions in gate receipts have said they were underpaid by the film's makers.

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  I'm not dating Britney Spears: Sandip Soparrkar

  Ace Indian choreographer Sandeep Soparrkar wants to once and for all put to rest rumours about his alleged affair with Britney Spears and says he is too much in love with his partner Jesse Randhawa to even think of dating the American pop star.

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  Akshay is the fittest actor in Bollywood: Suniel Shetty

  He himself has a well-toned body and exercises regularly, but actor-turned-producer Suniel Shetty says when it comes to the fittest body in tinsel town, Akshay Kumar wins hands down as he has maintained his physique throughout his 18-year career.

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  Script holds top priority for Asin (Film Snippets)

  "Ghajini" star Asin Thottumkal, who got the Screen award for the most promising female debut in a Hindi film, says the script matters most to her and she signs a film only if she likes the narrative.

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  Helen, Aishwarya, Akshay named for Padma Shri

  Yesteryears' dancing queen Helen, Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, action star Akshay Kumar and music maestro Hridyanath Mangeshkar are among those named for this year's Padma Shri awards.

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  Sushmita Sen to play Benazir Bhutto in a biopic?

  Former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen will be enacting the role of Pakistan's former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in a biopic to be made by Pakistani filmmakers.

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  Suneil Shetty to endorse Ford Endeavour

  Suneil Shetty's last few films may not have worked at the B.O; however the actor does manage to stay in the limelight courtesy one news or the other. The latest is that the brawny actor has been roped in by Ford India to endorse their new SUV- the Endeavour.

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  Shekhar Suman apologises to Akshay for 'Chandni Chowk...' comments

  TV celebrity Shekhar Suman, who panned Akshay Kumar and his latest release "Chandni Chowk To China" as the "worst film made in the history of Indian cinema", has apologised to the star.