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  Renuka Shahane to direct Pallavi Joshi in a Marathi film titled Rita

  The one common factor that binds actresses Renuka Shahane and Pallavi Joshi (besides the fact that both are exceptionally exceptional actors) are their electrifying smiles.

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  Raj Kapoor made a mark in China too: Ambika

  Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor was not only popular in Russia, but also had his share of fans in China, according to Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni.

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  Mohanlal prepares to film action scene with Jackie Chan

  The Malayalam maverick Mohanlal is all set to do a full-on action scene with Jackie Chan. The film in Japanese called Nair San directed by Keralite, Albert, is based on a real-life character. And Mohanlal learnt Japanese for the role.

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  Akshay takes time off for wife and son!

  Akshay Kumar has just returned rejuvenated with his wife from Monte Carlo. And now it's his son's turn. The first week of his 2-week holiday was devoted to his wife Twinkle while son Aarav had stayed back.

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  Video: Priyanka's 'Fashion'able Dostana!

  Priyanka Chopra is a talented actress who packs in a punch in all her performances. She has some big and notable films lined up in the days to come. In this special feature Priyanka talks about 'Fashion', 'Dostana' and 'Drona'. Now, didn't we say this one's a really special video. Check it out...NOW!

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  Aamir, Akki on Christmas?

  Last year, the Christmas week witnessed the release of WELCOME and TAARE ZAMEEN PAR. Both diametrically opposite films in terms of genre worked big time at the box-office. The films in question also cemented the status of the two stars associated with those films -- Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan, respectively.

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  Tanushree Dutta has no confidence in director Shona Urvashi

  Former Miss India Tanushree Dutta is upset with Shona Urvashi, the director of her forthcoming film "Saas Bahu Aur Sensex", and says she has no confidence in the filmmaker's ability to deliver a hit.

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  Hrishikesh Mukherjee: Classic filmmaker remembered for his warmth

  Two years after his death, filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee is still remembered as a warm and affectionate person. Colleagues and admirers say his personality was often reflected in his slice-of-life yet classic cinema.

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  Anil Kapoor starrer Slumdog Millionaire chosen for Toronto Film Festival

  It is indeed gala time for Bollywood films and its actors. First it was Anees Bazmee and his gang who have been invited to woo Toronto in the prestigious forthcoming Toronto International Film Festival (from September 4 - 11, 2008) with their blockbuster offering Singh Is Kinng.

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  Deepika's Hot 'Maxim' !

  An International magazine 'Maxim' has titled Deepika Padukone the hottest woman on the Earth. Watch this video to know what this glamorous actress has to speak about exposing on screen and Indian outfit.

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  Now animation versions of Ashok Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Big B's films

  One of our most prolific sensitive and underrated director, Shakti Samanta, who made some of the most enduring and melodious mellow-dramas in the 1970s, is about to get an unusual boost up into the limelight.

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  "We have fallen out? What rubbish!" - Anees Bazmee/ Vipul Shah

  It is a common saying, not just in Bollywood but any industry, that success brings with it it's many detractors. Even as the euphoria of huge money spinner that Singh Is Kinng was still on came a report that it's makers Anees Bazmee (director) and Vipul Shah (producer) had fallen out.

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  Who are Bollywood's most intelligent actors?

  Who is the most intelligent actor in Bollywood? Many names come to mind, but directors have their own favourite stars even though most of them say it is difficult to apply a uniform yardstick.

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  Young and reckless directors take a bow!

  When the original maverick of Hindi film industry gets outmanoeuvred by a newcomer, then one knows that change is here to stay.

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  Kay Kay Menon's super-busy career!

  Kay Kay Menon had two releases this week. "I get to do comedy in Maan Gaye Mughall-e-Azam. This is an entirely new genre for me. The director Sanjay Chhel comes from Gujarati theatre. I play a Ghazal singer Haldi Hassan with a roving eye…slightly sleazy.

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  Nana Patekar in Chris Smith's English film The Pool

  There is no denying the fact that Nana Patekar is one of the finest actors of our country. Now Nana, who has won over countless fans, through his performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, will now be seen in an English film.

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  SRK and Sushmita Sen in Dulha Mil Gaya

  Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen's chemistry set the screen on fire the last time they were paired opposite each other in Farah Khan's Main Hoon Na. That was a long time back, 2005 to be precise. Now the duo would once again be seen together in Viveck Vaswani's film Dulha Mil Gaya.

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  I'm not returning to TV soon: Prachi Desai

  Small screen star Prachi Desai, who has made her way to Bollywood with "Rock On", says she may not be returning to television any time soon.

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  French make-up artist to give Kareena new look!

  Kareena Kapoor is all set to fly to Paris to shoot an advertisement for an apparel chain and the Bollywood actress will don a new look, thanks to a French make-up artist.

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  Rohit Roy to produce film starring brother Ronit Roy

  Actor-director Rohit Roy is adding yet another feather to his cap. The good-looking actor will now be producing a film under his banner Magic Works. The film, which is an action thriller, is still in the scripting stages.

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  Akshay Kumar signed as the brand ambassador for Levi's

  After the unprecedented success of the Anees Bazmee directed Singh Is Kinng, Akshay Kumar has been 'Singh-ing' all his way to the bank. The film has not just upped his Bollywood status, but has also made him the advertiser's darling.

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  Dev Anand plans two international projects after 'Chargesheet'

  Octogenarian Dev Anand has started shooting for his ambitious project "Chargesheet" and says after completing it, he will make two international film.

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  'Phoonk' star Amruta learns acting from child artiste

  Marathi actress Amruta Khanvilkar, who plays a significant role in Ram Gopal Varma's "Phoonk", says she has learnt a lot about acting from her nine-year-old co-star Ahsaas Channa.

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  Rahul Bose delighted by Mallika's comedy in 'Maan Gaye...'

  Mallika Sherawat plays a bad actor in funny flick "Maan Gaye Mughall-e-Azam", which releases Friday, and her co-star Rahul Bose says she has done a splendid job.

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  Mallika Sherawat plays a 'bad' actor!

  Playing a lousy actor is not an easy thing to do. Preity Zinta and Arshad Warsi have done it in Rituparno Ghosh's The Last Lear and Neeraj Vora's Shortkut, respectively.