Jul 17, 2011
Sohail Khan to feature as judge on 'Comedy Circus- Comedy Ka Naya Daur'
After acting, producing and directing films, Sohail Khan is now all set to make his debut on the small screen. The actor-filmmaker will be seen as a judge in the comic reality show- 'Comedy Circus- Comedy Ka Naya Daur' Sohail will join Archana Puran Singh as one of the judges on the new season of the popular comedy show. The show will also feature popular TV personalities like Ankita Lokhande and Mahi Vij as participants while Rashmi Ghosh would be seen as the host.Satish Kaushik to make film on Vampires
After the super success of Twilight series, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Blood Ties, etc in the west, Vampires are all set to make their debut in Bollywood with actor-director Satish Kaushik's next film. Satish Kaushik has recently purchased the rights of a book called 'The Company RED' by Shantanu Dhar, which deals with vampires. 'The Company RED' is a fast paced, horror thriller that for the first time in India explores a relatively new genre. Satish Kaushik is eager to make a movie based on the book. He just loved the way Shantanu went about writing the book and has bought the rights of the book for his next film and believes that it will introduce the Indian audiences to a new genre of cinema. He plans to make the film on international standards and might also play a key role in the film.Mukta Arts launches its multiplex chain Mukta A2 Cinemas in Baroda
Subhash Ghai's company Mukta Arts has now launched its first multiplex Mukta A2 Cinemas in Baroda. The 4 screen multiplex is equipped with Baroda's first ever 3-D digital screen and an Exclusive Velvet Lounge with Recliner Seats. The producer-director tweeted yesterday, "Very happy and proud today!! Mukta Cinemas takes its first step with the launch of Mukta A2 Cinemas @ Baroda!!" We got in touch with Mr.Tolu Bajaj, who heads the Distribution and Exhibition business of Mukta Arts, to get some more details. Speaking about the chain of multiplexes, Mr.Bajaj said, "Mukta Arts is proud to launch its chain of multiplexes Mukta A2 Cinemas with the first multiplex being launched in Baroda yesterday. Around September we will be launching our second multiplex in Ahmedabad and by the end of the year we have plans to launch 2 more multiplexes in Bhopal and Vishakapatnam." Speaking about the strategy adopted, Mr. Bajaj said, "We are providing world class service at an affordable price. The pricing is slightly lower than other multiplexes and we are focussing on smaller towns first." Mukta Arts has been in the distribution and exhibition business for a while now and with this chain of multiplexes they only plan to make their foothold in the industry even stronger.Wishing Katrina Kaif a very happy Birthday
Have you ever wondered if 'Very Important Person' was the abbreviation of VIP, 'Indian Institute of Technology' was of IIT, 'Indian Institute of Management' was of IIM, then, of what will be 'Kind And Talented Really Intelligent Natural Actress' the abbreviation of? No prizes for guessing, it's the full form of KATRINA Kaif, the pretty lass who celebrates her royal birthday today! Not many are aware of the fact that Katrina who was born to a Kashmiri Muslim father and a British Christian mother. In addition to that, Katrina was all set to pursue her graduation from the prestigious Harvard University, before modelling happened to her! Right from the films that she does, till her brand endorsements, she is superhit by all means. You too can be a superhit fan, by simply posting your wishes for Katrina below:Aishwarya condemns Mumbai blasts; postpones French Award ceremony
Click above for more event stills Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was to receive the special honor of the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier Dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) on Wednesday, requested the French government to postpone the award ceremony scheduled in the Delhi later in the evening in wake of the serial bomb blast in Mumbai. The award ceremony was cancelled last minute.The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters is the second biggest award in France and Ash was to receive the award from French ambassador Jerome Bonnafont on the eve of the National Day of France. Aishwarya's appearance at the award ceremony was highly anticipated. Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan made an appearance at the Taj Palace in Delhi around 9 pm, accompanied by Jerome Bonnafont, the French ambassador to India, and Farooq Abdullah. Aishwarya said, "We are very shocked and saddened by this incident... And keeping in mind what's happened, we didn't deem it prudent to celebrate. My family and I felt it would be prudent to request that the ceremony be postponed, and we thank the French government for understanding our sentiments in the current situation." Talking about the blasts in Mumbai Ash said, "We are very shocked with the news of the blast. Our prayers are with the people affected. It is important for us Indians to stand strong and tell the perpetrators of terrorism that they cannot shake us. We believe that justice will be done. We pray for the victims and their families." Jerome Bonnafont also expressed his condolence to the victims while condemning the ghastly act. Respecting the sentiments of the people of India, he had decided to postpone the ceremony to a later date. This was the second time Aishwarya couldn't accept this award. She was to be conferred back in 2008 but she could not receive it then owing to her father's illness. Other Indian celebrities, who have been conferred with the honour in the past, include Sharmila Tagore, Habib Tanveer, Shah Rukh Khan, Raghu Rai, Upamanyu Chatterjee and Nandita Das.
Hrithik and Katrina dub for animation film Main Krishna Hoon
Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif have gone out of their way to dub for Hrithik's man Friday Nandan Mahato and Katrina's hairdresser Promila Hunter's film Main Krishna Hoon. Hrithik and Katrina, who are busy with the promotions of their latest film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) , which releases today, recently took time off from their busy schedules to dub for the animated film.Nandan Mahato, who has produced few Bhojpuri films, is making his Hindi film debut with Main Krishna Hoon, a 3-D animation-cum-live action film. He joined Hrithik's staff and was with him for almost 10 years starting from Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Promila Hunter is the co-producer of this film and has been Katrina's hairdresser for a very long time. The dubbing took place at Yash Raj Studio over a period of two days. Both the actors came in separately and dubbed for a whole day. Hrithik and Katrina also have a seven-eight minute cameo in the film, wherein they play themselves. While Hrithik went to Hyderabad for two days to shoot his cameo, Katrina shot her cameo in Bandra's Mehboob Studio.
Guru Dutt Films Acting Academy opened in Pune
Actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt's son Arun Dutt has started the Guru Dutt Films Acting Academy in memory of his father in Pune. The acting school will be conducting both full time and weekend courses for students wanting to learn acting. The students' acting sessions will be shot on camera so that they become camera friendly from Day 1. Arun will be also teaching the film appreciation course in the academy where some of Guru Dutt's classics like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Sahib, Biwi aur Ghulam will be discussed in detail. Arun is also working in tandem with the National Film Archive of India to restore some classics of Indian cinema including some of his father's great works.
Shazahn Padamsee to be the brand ambassador of Classmate Pens?
Who in India doesn't know the genius of the ad world Alyque Padamsee, who revolutionized the advertising in our country in his own way! Just like him, his daughter Shazahn Padamsee has made her mark in Bollywood by some commendable performances in films like Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year. After having made her presence in the arena of brand endorsements (Sketchers, Reebok), Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources say that this PYT has been now signed up as the brand ambassador of Classmate Pens and stationeries, from the stable of ITC. The official announcement of the same is awaited.SRK registers Don 2 tattoo in his name
There is a first for all things and this time it's none other than Shah Rukh Khan who has become the first celebrity to register a tattoo in his name. The 'D' tattoo worn by Khan in his upcoming film Don 2 has been registered for copyright protection against his name. The tattoo in question which Khan sports on his arm in the film will also be used on the film's entire range of merchandise like caps, T-shirts, bags and other stuff. The reason behind this registration is to protect the copyright of the tattoo design worn by SRK and to keep the franchise alive.Aarakshan faces obstacle from National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Prakash Jha has always made films with a hard-hitting subject be it Mrityudand, Gangajal, Apaharan or Raajneeti. His latest Aarakshan too is based on the touchy issue of caste reservation and this seems to have got the film into some kind of trouble. Apparently, The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has asked the filmmaker to screen the film for them before release. It's believed that the Commission wants to make sure that the film does not misrepresent the constitutional stand and laws on reservation. However, Prakash Jha is in no mood to give in to their demands and feels that he is not obliged to show his film to anybody apart from the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The filmmaker has said that if the Censor board feels that it wants to show the film to any other body then it is their prerogative. Aarakshan stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee and Prateik in lead roles. The film is scheduled for release on August 12.Mumbai cops unmask possible face of Opera House bomber
Police have zeroed in on a suspect at the site of the Opera House bombing after scanning the CCTV images they have retrieved from the 13/7 site.
Mumbai blasts: After terror trauma, victims face compensation troubles
Tucked away from the glare is a story of apathy faced by victims who need follow-up operations or prolonged rehabilitative care once they return home from hospitals.
Part company with Japan for UNSC seat, China tells India
China has said that it has no objection to India's candidature for the UN seat but was opposed to Japan's bid due to historical baggage, Sitaram Yechury said.
$2.5bn stashed in Swiss banks by Indian clients
This is just a fraction of the $1.5-trillion figure that had been projected by political parties and non-governmental organizations, who have attacked the UPA government.
Multiplicity of agencies hurting India's war on terror
The lack of a seamless approach to terrorism, with investigation and intelligence gathering split and spread between multiple Central agencies and state governments, is hurting India's efforts to check terror threats to the mainland.
Court allows Suresh Kalmadi to undergo brain scan
A Delhi court directed the Tihar jail authorities to get the scan of Suresh Kalmadi done at a govt hospital and file the MRI report in the court by July 21.
Now, book your e-ticket through mobile phones
Buoyed by an impressive response to the new railway portal www.indianrailways.gov.in for e-ticketing services, railways on July 13 launched e-ticket booking through SMS by mobile phones.
Post-Sai Baba, Puttaparthi real estate prices dip
Land rate in Puttaparthi has dipped to 40% after Baba's death. Many apartments here now display sign boards stating flats are available with discounted price.
When Indira Gandhi mistook haathi for haath
A book details the hilarious phone conversation among Indira Gandhi, Buta Singh and Narasimha Rao - that led to the haath becoming the Cong's new symbol.
'Weak-kneed approach encouraging terrorists'
"Those terrorists, whom the court had ordered to be sent to the gallows, would have been hanged by now, had Sardar Patel been alive," Narendra Modi said.
Dalai Lama says Obama concerned on Tibet rights
The Dalai Lama said on Saturday that President Barack Obama shared "genuine concerns" about human rights in Tibet during a White House meeting held despite protests by China.
Terror threat to Bhakra Nangal dam: IB report
An Intelligence Bureau report warns that the Bhakra Nangal dam could be targeted by Pakistam terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jamaat-ud-Dawa.
Al-Qaida was planning attack on Obama: CNN report
It said the documents refer to an attack that would destroy the aircraft carrying Obama and Petraeus in the Af-Pak region.
Scottish couple win record 185-million-euro lottery
A Scottish couple out of work due to ill health were revealed on Friday as Europe's biggest ever lottery winners, scooping 185 million euros (£162 million, $262 million) in the EuroMillions jackpot.
Infosys announces new Executive Council
The EC will include the executive board, current EC members, heads of key business units and strategic business enabler units.
IIM-B students experience what it is to be poor
Just Rs 20 in pocket. Surviving on single banana for breakfast, rice dish from roadside vendor for lunch, biscuits for tea time. Not a life that you would expect the future CEOs from the most prestigious B-school of the country to lead. But this is what some of the IIM-B students experienced for a day early this week — just to know what it is to be poor.
Tatas to build world's cheapest home for Euro 500
After driving in the world's cheapest set of four wheels -- Nano, sporting a price tag of $2500, and the cheapest water filter at $21 with Swach, the Tata group has now set its sights on building the world's cheapest house by the end of the year priced at just Euro 500!
Clarke secures one-shot Open lead
Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke cards a third round 69 to take a one shot lead over American Dustin Johnson with one round remaining at the Open Championship at Sandwich.
Corinthians make new Tevez offer
Brazilian club Corinthians submit a new bid for Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez
Vanendert claims stage 14 victory
Belgian Jelle Vanendert wins the 14th stage of the Tour de France, a 168.5-km trek from St Gaudens to Plateau de Beille.
Wenger angry at Mancini comments
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger criticises Roberto Mancini after the Manchester City boss said he was hopeful of signing midfielder Samir Nasri by the end of the month.
Chelsea agree fee for Courtois
Chelsea agree a fee with Genk for highly-rated young Belgian international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Aussie Stoner on pole in Germany
Australia's Casey Stoner will begin the German MotoGP on pole ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo.
Reds query Man City-Etihad deal
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre joins Arsenal in questioning Manchester City's £400m sponsorship deal with Etihad Airlines.
Willoughby makes India struggle
Charl Willoughby takes 5-50 as India are made to struggle by Somerset on day two of their tour match at Taunton.
Women footballers fail drugs test
Five North Korean players test positive for a banned anabolic steroid at the Women's World Cup in Germany.
US inspired by Sundhage approach
US goalkeeper Hope Solo believes the freedom of expression encouraged by coach Pia Sundhage will benefit them in Sunday's World Cup final against Japan.
Broad set for battle with Bresnan
Stuart Broad and Tim Bresnan are both expected to make England's squad for the first Test against India.
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