Wednesday, June 22, 2011

2011 AR Rahman loses out at Oscars, Indians disappointed


AR Rahman loses out at Oscars, Indians disappointed



India’s celebrated composer A.R. Rahman bagged two Oscar nominations in the original score and original song categories for his work in Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours”, but failed to repeat the success story of 2009 and lost out on both the awards at the 83rd Academy Awards here Sunday night. Rahman lost the Oscar for [...]
Monica Bedi begins new innings in Nepal

Monica Bedi begins new innings in Nepal


Thirteen years after she acted in her last film of note, “Tirchhi Topiwale”, Monica Bedi, better known as the companion of jailed mafia don Abu Salem, has begun a new innings in Nepal, acting in a new film that could be the mirror image of her own aspirations. The 36-year-old, whose glamorous looks survived her [...]
Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek, Mallika Sherawat dazzle on Oscar red carpet

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek, Mallika Sherawat dazzle on Oscar red carpet


Bollywood star couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, along with Mallika Sherawat, dazzled in their finery at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards red carpet here. Abhishek and Aishwarya got a chance invite to the prestigious event, where Hollywood’s Who’s Who gathers to celebrate international cinema. The duo was holidaying in Los Angeles and were not [...]
Please don't club me with Rahat - Adnan Sami

Please don’t club me with Rahat – Adnan Sami


Singer-composer Adnan Sami is none too pleased by attempts in the Pakistani media to club his case with that of Pakistani singer Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan who was arrested in Delhi airport earlier this month for carrying undeclared foreign currency. Attempts have been made by the Pakistani media to get in touch with Adnan [...]
'Housefull 2' teaser likely to be out during World Cup

‘Housefull 2′ teaser likely to be out during World Cup


The film is yet to go on the floors, but director Sajid Khan is set to give a sneak peak into “Housefull 2″, a sequel to his hit comedy, by releasing its teaser promo during the cricket World Cup. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film is scheduled to release next year and will go on [...]
Hollywood talent manager hunts for Bollywood talent

Hollywood talent manager hunts for Bollywood talent


An Indian American talent manager in Hollywood, who manages stars like Irrfan Khan in the US, is on a mission to rope in top Bollywood stars and promote films to be shot in India. “I don’t see it as a challenge but more so as a creative interest,” Jai Khanna, manager at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, [...]
Sunny Deol readying for 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' sequel, TV series

Sunny Deol readying for ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ sequel, TV series


Sunny Deol is ready to cash in on the success of his home production “Yamla Pagla Deewana” — details are now being worked out for not just one but an ongoing series of films, as well as a television series based on the Deols’ characters in hit comedy. Starring Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol, the [...]
Shun corruption, Shahrukh Khan tells youth

Shun corruption, Shahrukh Khan tells youth


Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan Wednesday urged the youth to stay away from corruption and make India a better place by being honest citizens. “The negative has to change. There is so much corruption around and the future can be bettered by young boys and girls only, so that the generations to come can be proud of [...]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan mulls legal action against Indian officials

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan mulls legal action against Indian officials


Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who was arrested at the Delhi airport for carrying undeclared foreign currency, is contemplating legal action against the Indian authorities for allegedly confiscating his money. Rahat was arrested at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Feb 13 for carrying undeclared foreign currency worth more than $124,000. The Directorate [...]
Katrina Kaif steps down as IPL Royal Challengers brand ambassador

Katrina Kaif steps down as IPL Royal Challengers brand ambassador


BollywoodWorld.com, Actress Katrina Kaif has stepped down as the brand ambassador of Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore because she feels she will not be able to do justice to her responsibilities towards the team due to the IPL-4 matches clashing with her shooting schedule. The Banglaore IPL team had extended her appointment as [...]

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