Celebrity News

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  Apoorva Lakhia to direct a gangster film sans violence

  After "Mission Istanbul", director Apoorva Lakhia is on mission impossible - he plans to make a gangster film without any violence in it.

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  Mallika asked to return Rs.2.5mn to Studio 18!

  Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat, currently riding on the crest of glory, has been delivered a piece of bad news by the industry's oldest body of producers, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA).

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  SRK does voiceover for Aziz Mirza's Kismat Konnection!

  Shah Rukh Khan is one man who always stands by people close to him. Director Aziz Mirza is one such person, who happens to be SRK's mentor and one of the prime driving forces who can be attributed for kick-starting SRK's high-flying career!

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  A much thinner Paresh Rawal in Shivam Nair's Maharathi

  Out of the many production houses which has made their foray into Bollywood in the last few years, a prominent name is that of Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd.

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  Tata Sky signs Aamir Khan as brand ambassador

  Tata Sky Ltd, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Star, has signed Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador.

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  Nandita Das completes 'Firaaq', to release in October

  Nandita Das, known for her powerful performances in "Fire" and "Bawandar", has completed her first directorial venture "Firaaq". She described her directing experience as "the most overwhelming and yet a stressful time of my life".

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  My argument with Ekta has been hyped: Tusshar Kapoor

  Tusshar Kapoor says his recent argument with sister Ekta Kapoor over the publicity campaign of their situational comedy "C Kkompany" has been exaggerated.

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  A documentary on the life of Dilip Kumar

  One of the greatest actors of Indian cinema- Dilip Kumar will soon have a documentary on his life. The documentary titled Abhinay Samrat Ki Dastan, is being made by producer-director Ashoke Bhatt (who was chief assistant to Ismail Shroff).

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  'Mumbai Meri Jaan' signature campaign

  UTV Motion Pictures and Citizen’s Council for a Better Tomorrow announced the launch of their MUMBAI MERI JAAN signature campaign at a press conference held in Mumbai

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  Rakhi Sawant bags Yash Raj film, makeover by Manish Malhotra

  Casting aside her item-girl image, Rakhi Sawant has bagged a full-fledged dramatic role in Yash Raj Films' new venture that she hopes will result in a flood of offers.

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  Yash Chopra hopes to strengthen India-France ties through cinema

  Well known Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra has expressed concern over the lack of cinematic exchanges between India and France and said he would try to improve this by facilitating the release of French films here.

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  Shilpa Shetty's travelling woes!

  Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty had to do a lot of travelling lately and she discovered that it wasn't that easy.

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  I'll make my next film out of Mumbai: Shoaib Mansoor

  Filmmaker Shoaib Mansoor's "Khuda Kay Liye" was the first Pakistani film to find a theatrical release in India in over four decades. The director now plans to shoot his next movie in Mumbai.

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  Delhi boy to act with Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor

  It's a dream come true for 14-year-old Rahul Kumar, who has got an opportunity to act with Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Kareen Kapoor in a new movie.

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  Kingfisher Airlines bonds with Fame multiplex chain

  India's trendy aircraft carrier Kingfisher Airlines and the premier multiplex chain Fame have bonded to make this tenuous link between the two service providers more direct by announcing Monday a promotional alliance between them.

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  Aamir Khan breaks his promise!

  Bollywood star Aamir Khan had promised his fans that he will stop smoking after the release of his home production "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na". The movie has been released and is declared a hit, but he is not able to keep himself away from smoking.

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  My character is loosely based on Barkha Dutt: Shriya Saran

  First Preity Zinta's character in "Lakshya" was modelled on well known journalist Barkha Dutt and now Shriya Saran portrays her in "Mission Istanbul" that is releasing Friday

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  I want to change people's attitude to music: Vasundhara Das

  Singer and actress Vasundhara Das wants to enlighten fans of film songs about other forms of music too. And she loves being part of the World Music band that tries to experiment with diverse rhythms and tunes.

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  Sanjay is irreplaceable in my life, films: Sanjay Gupta

  The casting problem for Sanjay Gupta's "Alibaug" might have been sorted following Sanjay Dutt's exit, but the producer-director regrets his good friend's departure from the cast.

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  Akshay Kumar is awesome in 'Fear Factor': Meghna Naidu

  Item girl Meghna Naidu, who has just done some gruelling stunts for adventure game show "Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi", says she's completely in awe of Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar, who hosts the series.

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  Bollywood stars to form human chain against terrorism!

  Several Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, have become part of a unique initiative where celebrities and over 2,000 volunteers are set to form a human chain Aug 15 to raise their voice against terrorism.

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  Shaimak's gesture leaves Subhash Ghai speechless!

  Subhash Ghai is busy completing his magnum-opus Yuvraaj starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.

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  Shoaib Mansoor tickled by rumours of his second film!

  So consumed are his friends from Bollywood by the idea of him directing another film after Khuda Kay Liye that they've already decided to give over an entire project with cast and all to Shoaib Mansoor.

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  2008 Mid Year - Top - 10 actors!

  When first half of the year is dominated by actors like Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Amitabh Bachchan, it is expected that they would deliver in each of their films.

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  Guess Who?

  Well folkies, we are not sure if you had a 'weak end' to your weekend or a superb end. But what we are sure of is that since today's a Monday, we will inject you with your weekly dose of some real nerve racking capsule in the form of 'Guess Who'.