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  Vivek Oberoi rushes back from South Africa for Mission Istaanbul Premiere

  Vivek Oberoi has not been reading the unflattering stories about himself. "I prefer to read books," he laughs on his one-day visit to India---Mumbai-Pune-Delhi, to be more precise.

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  Unforgettable tour: Overwhelming response indicates likelihood of 3 additional shows

  - Let's talk about the big news first. As per reliable sources, looking at the overwhelming response in Toronto and Trinidad, the tour has been extended by a day.

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  Rajiv Khandelwal pitches permanent tent in Ladakh

  Barely a month after a holiday in Leh, Rajiv Khandelwal, who earned critical acclaim for his performance in "Aamir", is off to Ladakh for another holiday.

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  Big B down with fever in Los Angeles!

  Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is tracking the globe for his international concert the Unforgettable, has developed a severe cold and fever.

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  I'd do anything for Amitabh Bachchan: Akshay Kumar

  Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who took time out from the shooting of Sajid Nadiadwala's "Kambhakt Ishq" in Los Angeles to be part of the Bachchan's Unforgettable tour opening show in Toronto, says he wouldn't mind going out of the way for the Big B.

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  Sanjay Dutt's solo in 'Alibaug' scrapped

  First Sanjay Gupta replaced his good friend Sanjay Dutt with Irrfan Khan in his autobiographical film "Alibaug" and now is he set to scrap the love song that was recorded in the Munnabhai actor's voice.

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  Rajnikanth is the only superstar: Dhanush

  Tamil film star Dhanush Thursday urged his fans not to call him a "junior superstar" as the only superstar in the industry was his father-in-law and actor Rajnikanth.

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  I refused international projects to do more Hindi films: Shilpa Shetty

  Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says she has turned down a lot of international projects as she wants to focus more on Hindi films.

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  My next will not be about three friends: Chetan Bhagat

  After writing youth-based books like "Five Points Someone", "One Night @ The Call Center" and "Three Mistakes Of My Life", of which two dealt with a group of three friends, author Chetan Bhagat has no plans to base his next book on the same theme.

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  Mallika Sherawat dominates her 'man' in 'Ugly Aur Pagli'!

  Contrary to her sentimental and lovelorn image in "Pyaar Ke Side Effects", Bollywood's oomph girl Mallika Sherawat is all set to take on her man in a dominating role in forthcoming romantic comedy "Ugly Aur Pagli".

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  "Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja and I are doing another film" - Himesh Reshammiya

  At the moment, Himesh Reshammiya is in Jordan shooting for Kajraare with Pooja Bhatt. And he's already planning another film with Pooja.

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  Darsheel Safary gets offers for Rs. 75 lakhs?

  Ever since Darsheel Safary became the youngest star of Bollywood to get nominated for the best actor award, there has been much speculation about which film he would do next. What's more, his going price is apparently Rs.75 lakhs (7.5 million)!

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  Priyanka gets into a swimsuit for 'Dostana'

  Although Priyanka Chopra had decided not to do a lip lock or don a bikini on screen, she has agreed to get into a swimsuit for Karan Johar's romantic comedy "Dostana".

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  Big B relies on others for his decisions!

  Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan can't take his decisions on his own, or so he says in his latest blog entry.

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  Aamir unplugged!

  Aamir Khan is going through the best phase, professionally. "No one can predict which way the pendulum will swing, before a film releases. But JAANE TU… YA JAANE NA has fared beyond my expectations.

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  ''I don't believe in partying'' - Himesh, on his 33rd birthday!

  It has been more than a year since his debut film as an actor, Aap Kaa Surroor, saw a theatrical release and turned out to be a smash hit! Ever since then, Himesh Reshammiya has been working non-stop on his acting assignments, so much so that even as he turns 33 today, he is busy on the sets shooting for the film Kajraare.

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  I've been made the next Amrish Puri: Yuri

  After playing ruthless Mughal general Bairam Khan in "Jodhaa Akbar" and with roles of a terrorist and a strict military officer in hand, Yuri says he is seen as the next Amrish Puri in the making.

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  Short film directors turning to blogs, DVDs to promote work

  Many short film directors are now using new age media as a platform to promote their work. While some bank on networking sites and blogs to promote their film, others prefer DVDs.

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  Prateik Babbar a true reflection of Smita Patil: Abbas Tyrewala

  Prateik Babbar, who got noticed for his performance in "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na", truly mirrors his mother Smita Patil's image, says director Abbas Tyrewala.

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  Karan Johar posts details about his upcoming films in his latest blog

  'Films and more films'; that is his new pledge. Keeping himself occupied, Karan Johar finally decides to let the cat out of the bag and reveals the five new films Dharma Productions is busy with. His latest blog, www.mynameiskaran.com has an update on the upcoming film projects from his production house.

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  Akki and Vipul are friends forever!

  Now that Vipul Shah is starting LONDON DREAMS with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, does it mean that his relations with Akshay Kumar have turned sour?

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  Sinha should have got Dada Saheb Phalke long ago, says film industry

  Eminent director Tapan Sinha, who has been selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, should have got the honour years ago, says the film fraternity here.

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  Rahul-Mallika on kissing spree in 'Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam'!

  Rahul Bose is at it again. Even before we could get over his smooching spree with Mallika Sherawat in "Pyaar Ke Side Effects", he's back at it in "Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam".

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  Aparna Sen teams up with her real-life parner in 'Antaheen'

  Well-known Bengali filmmaker Aparna Sen teams up with her real life husband Kalyan Ray, a professor in the United States, in Annirudh Roy-Chowdhary's second directorial venture "Antaheen".

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  Tapan Sinha selected for Dada Saheb Phalke award

  Eminent film director Tapan Sinha has been selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2006 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.