Celebrity News

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  Nishikant Kamat puts Abbas Mustan on hold to make a light hearted entertainer

  Abbas-Mustan will have to wait. After the Marathi Dombivali Fast and its Tamil version, and now the edgy-of-the-railway-seat Mumbai Meri Jaan, Nishikant Kamath has decided to take a break from serious socially-conscious cinema.

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  Dhawan, Bhagnani making another comedy again

  Producer Vashu Bhagnani is teaming up with director David Dhawan after a gap of three years for "Do Knot Disturb", and promises it will be just like their past hit comedies.

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  Aroon Purie honoured for contribution to television

  India Today Group editor-in-chief and chairman Aroon Purie was presented the Indiatelevision.com's NT Award for lifetime achievement by Prannoy Roy, chairman and whole-time promoter of NDTV, at a function held here.

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  Two films, two different looks - Priyanka Chopra enjoys herself

  It's Priyanka Chopra all the way this month with "God Tussi Great Ho" and "Chamku" releasing within two weeks of each other. And the svelte actress promises to look completely different in the two.

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  Priyanka shoots for Salman's show, rubbishes rift reports

  Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has shot a special episode of Salman Khan's television game show "Dus Ka Dum", brushing aside reports of differences having cropped up between them.

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  Priyanka Chopra on her two releases this month

  In her two releases in August (God Tussi Great Ho and Chamku within two weeks), Priyanka continues her quest to look physically different for each part.

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  Guru Dutt was the sun, Abrar Alvi the moon, says author Sathya Saran

  Legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt and his scriptwriter Abrar Alvi were two great creative minds and opposite personalities that sparked off great ideas and motivated each other to give their best, says veteran journalist Sathya Saran who has authored a book on the late actor.

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  Dino Morea teams up with Kareena Kapoor in his first production

  Actor-producer Dino Morea is ready to adapt a British play on screen and says he will team up with the much-sought after Kareena Kapoor in his first movie as a producer.

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  Navjot Sidhu's debut movie's music released

  Cricketer, commentator, MP and now actor -- Navjot Singh Sidhu's debut movie's music was released Friday here.

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  Bipasha Basu is Gili's new brand ambassador

  Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who featured in this year's hit “Race", was Friday appointed as the new brand ambassador of leading jewellery brand Gili.

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  Amir Khan to be face of 'Incredible India'

  It's now Aamir Khan's turn to sell India to the world! The Bollywood hero has been roped in by the tourism ministry to be the face of its brand campaign 'Incredible India' to showcase the country's rich heritage and culture and the message, 'Athithi Devo Bhava' (guest is god).

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  Book Review: The Legends of Indian Cinema - Sohrab Modi

  In the series of 'The Legend Of Indian Cinema', there have been six releases so far. While the ones on Shammi Kapoor and Mehboob did make an interesting read, the ones on PC Barua and Sivaji Ganesan were just OK.

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  Kareena Kapoor has not signed any Hollywood film!

  Sensuous-sexy-sultry Kareena Kapoor and her stardom are beyond limits. After the super success of Jab We Met and her super-glam look in Tashan, Kareena has become hot property for both Bollywood and Hollywood.

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  Video: Akshay blasts his detractors!

  Khiladi created a controversial flutter that will have wider repurcussions in the industry!

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  'Singh is Kinng' is dedicated to my grandparents: Akshay

  Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says his romantic comedy "Singh is Kinng" that releases Friday is for his grandparents.

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  Deepika tops Maxim Hot 100 girls list

  Bollywood's new entrant Deepika Padukone, whose second film "Bachna Ae Haseeno" is due for release Aug 15, is considered the hot favourite actress by Indian audiences across the globe. She tops the popular Maxim Hot 100 girls worldwide list.

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  Yuvraj Singh's brother prepares to enter Bollywood

  Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's younger brother Zoravar is preparing to enter Bollywood. He is taking the best possible training to make it big in filmdom, said his father.

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  Only Madhuri can replace me in 'Guide' remake: Waheeda Rehman

  Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman says Madhuri Dixit is the only actress who can do justice to her role in Dev Anand's all time classic “Guide”, if it is remade today.

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  Javed Akhtar pens a script for his brother-in-law!

  The reclusive cinematographer par excellence Baba Azmi has finally decided to direct a film. And the one writing the script for Baba is none other than his illustrious brother-in-law Javed Akhtar.

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  "I am just not getting enough rest" - Anees Bazmee

  Anees Bazmee is a tired man. For the last one year he has been working non-stop on his projects. If it was Welcome earlier, it is Singh Is Kinng now.

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  Big B and Aamir Khan have no plans to act in a film together

  Contrary to speculation and rumours that the Big B has expressed a desire to be directed by Aamir Khan, the fact is no commitment, verbal or otherwise has been made regarding any film bringing the two actors together.

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  Video: Katrina Kaif As Nakshatra's Brand Ambassador

  Katrina Kaif is the new brand ambassador for Nakshatra Diamonds. At the event to announce the same, Katrina speaks about her brand and films.The actress also talks how she enjoys working with Akshay Kumar.

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  Akshay Kumar promotes Singh is Kinng in Vancouver!

  With Singh is Kinng releasing this Friday (08/08/08), Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned to see that the film creates maximum pre-release buzz.

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  "My Billoo Barber is not a vehicle to glorify Shah Rukh" - Priyadarshan

  Kuselan, the Tamil version of the Malayalam superhit Katha Parayumpol, about the relationship between a cine-superstar and a village barber, has made it to the top of the box-office charts.

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  "No panga with SRK" - Ratan Jain

  After making a string of films with Shah Rukh Khan [BAAZIGAR, BADSHAAH, JOSH, YES BOSS, MAIN HOON NA], Ratan Jain of Venus isn't working with the superstar anymore. Why? "The question should be altered slightly. Why isn't SRK working with me any longer?" Ratan Jain smiles.