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Would love to direct film: Neil Bhatt

Unlike most TV actors who look at the big screen for acting projects, Neil Bhatt is keen on directing a Bollywood film. The actor is currently a part of Zee TV's "Sabke Jeevan Ka Adhar - Ramayan" and plays Lakshman in it. "I would like to direct a film for Bollywood," Neil told IANS. It's not that he doesn't want to act in films. "I do look forward to doing more television, but finally I would love to do films. I wan ... (23-May-2013)

No high heels for Karishma Tanna on 'Grand Masti' set

Thanks to actress Karishma Tanna's towering look, she was banned from wearing high heels while shooting for upcoming movie "Grand Masti" as she looked taller than her co-star Vivek Oberoi. Karishma, who is 5 feet 8 inches tall is just only few inches shorter than Vivek, who is 5 feet 10 inches. With high heels, Karishma looked much taller! So, director Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria ensured she wore flats throughout her scenes with him.c_ ... (23-May-2013)

Raveena enjoys busy life of an actor

Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, who is making a comeback to the Telugu industry after a decade, is enjoying being busy on the sets of an untitled multi-starrer. This is Raveena's third film in Telugu after "Bangaru Bullodu" and "Akasa Veedhilo". "(I'm) up early, make-up hair and back to the grind! Literally! (Shooting a) song for the Telugu film with Mohan Babu. (It) has been super fun. Rocking song by Bappi da (Bappi Lahiri)," po ... (23-May-2013)

Telugu industry to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema

The Telugu film industry wants to highlight its contribution to Indian cinema and will kickstart the centenary celebrations here soon amongst the presence of the entire fraternity. "We have never highlighted how much has Telugu industry contributed to Indian cinema. We want to showcase the achievements of some of our luminaries who have made us proud over the years. The celebrations will start soon and we have also requested the support of the sta ... (23-May-2013)

Kunal Roy Kapoor in search of hero for directorial

Bollywood actor Kunal Roy Kapoor is currently in search of a leading man for his new directorial project. He says the script for the film is ready, and a producer is also on board for it already. "I am hoping to direct a movie by the end of the year. I have a producer on board. I am casting for it at the moment," Kunal told IANS. Kunal said the film falls in the genre of a dark comedy, and that it will go on floors as soon as the ca ... (23-May-2013)

Rajpal does whatever roles come his way

Actor Rajpal Yadav has not only impressed with his comic skills in films like "Hungama", and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", but also played the lead in films like "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon!" and "Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh". The actor says he never decides about which role he has to play. "I never decide (that I have to do comedy). Fortunately, I have got the space and opportunities to do comedy, opportunities to do serious films, serious char ... (22-May-2013)

Ranbir Kapoor keen to work on small screen

Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has wowed everyone with his scintillating performances on the big screen in films like Rockstar and Barfi!, is eager to show his acting skills on the small screen as well. The actor, who was present on the sets of TV show Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, to promote his upcoming film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, says if he gets some good offer, he would love to work on TV. "When I will get some good ... (22-May-2013)

After comedy, John-Abhishek team up for action movie

Hit "Dostana" "jodi" of John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, who entertained viewers with their antics in the comedy, team up again for the Hindi remake of Tamil film "Vettai" and this time they will be seen doing action and stunts. Director duo Abbas-Mustan, experts in the action genre, will go behind the camera to direct the actioner. Talking about the lead actors, Abbas told IANS: "They suit the characters well and they were also ... (22-May-2013)

Aishwarya extends Cannes stay for amFar

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is busy with the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, is extending her stay in the French riviera to attend a fashion show for amFar (The American Foundation for AIDS Research). "The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show" for AIDS research will see Aishwarya walking the red carpet dressed in an exquisite gold-themed outfit designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Aishwarya, who is at Can ... (22-May-2013)

Viaan Raj Kundra turns one, Shilpa excited

Shilpa Shetty's son Viaan Raj Kundra turns one Tuesday and she thanked all her fans and family for their blessings for the toddler. Viaan is Shilpa's first child with her businessman husband Raj Kundra. The couple tied the knot in 2009. "Big day for Raj Kundra and me. Our Son turns one today. Yipppeee. Thank you so much for all your good wishes and blessings. Love you all (sic)," the 40-year-old tweeted. ... (22-May-2013)

Prabhudheva happy for Dhanush

Choreographer-director Prabhudheva is happy for southern actor-singer Dhanush, who is making his Bollywood debut with "Raanjhanaa". "Dhanush has already proved himself and my best wishes are always with him. Now he is in Mumbai, and I am sure he will rock," Prabhudheva said recently. Dhanush, who became immensely popular with the song "Why this kolaveri di", features opposite actress Sonam Kapoor in `Raanjhanaa`, directed by Aanand L. Rai. ... (21-May-2013)

Love for shopping led to Ayesha Kapur's own label

"Black" fame actress Ayesha Kapur enjoys shopping for accessories so much that she decided to make it her business and launched her own label - Ayesha Accessories. "Ayesha (her company) is an inspiration for me and my mother Jacqueline, who is also the co-founder and MD of Ayesha Accessories, that grew out of the fun that we have while shopping for accessories," said the 18-year-old student-cum-entrepreneur. As a teenager she splurg ... (21-May-2013)

My play will inspire people: Anupam

Veteran actor-producer Anupam Kher, whose play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai', is based upon the ups and downs in his life, says it will inspire people and change their viewpoint about failures in life. "I wanted to celebrate the failure and wanted to take this philosophy to the people that failure can also be celebrated," he said at the showcase of his play, in which he performed for the 300th time. In this autobiographical play, Anupam t ... (21-May-2013)

Huma to do action in 'D-Day'

Huma Qureshi, who made an impressive debut with Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" last year, will now be seen doing action in Nikhil Advani's "D-Day" and she is all excited about it. "I am very excited as, for the first time, I am doing action in a film," she said at an event to launch People magazine. "It's sort of an action film. It's very real but, at the same time, it's very very slick. It is about agents goin ... (21-May-2013)

Varun Dhawan believes in doing one film at a time

His first film did well and he should have his plate full with new assignments, but Varun Dhawan begs to differ. He wants to stick to one film policy and for the time being he would also like to stay single. "I am doing a film, energies are focused there. I am a firm believer in doing just one film at a time. I am new and should concentrate," Varun told IANS. After debuting with "Student Of The Year" (SOTY), which did fairly good bu ... (21-May-2013)

Mahesh Bhatt predicts new beginning for Sanjay post-jail term

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who stood by Sanjay Dutt during his trying times, is confident the actor will make a fresh start after completing his jail term. Sanjay surrendered at the TADA Court Thursday to serve his remaining three-and-a-half year jail term in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast case. The actor will be moved to Pune's Yerwada jail. "Sanjay has decided that he will face his jail sentence with dignity. He will com ... (18-May-2013)

Sonam all for water conservation

Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor has called upon her friends, family and fans to conserve water. She has lent support to a campaign Pani Bachao Life Banao. A three-month-long corporate social responsibility initiative by 92.7 BIG FM, the campaign aims to create awareness about saving water in the country. "People should follow simple tips at home to save water, like using buckets for bath instead of showers, not keeping tap open w ... (18-May-2013)

Nargis Fakhri roped in for 'Main Tera Hero'

"Rockstar" actress Nargis Fakhri has bagged a "key" role in Varun Dhawan-starrer "Main Tera Hero". The movie, produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, will be directed by Varun's father David Dhawan. Actress Ileana D'Cruz, whose performance in "Barfi!" was widely appreciated, is already a part of the movie. "Ileana and Nargis are playing key roles in the film 'Main Tera Hero'," Girish Johar, head of acquisition and distribution, Balaji M ... (18-May-2013)

My mother, a friend for life: Sasheh Aagha

Bollywood actress Sasheh Aagha says her mother, veteran actress Salma Aagha, is like a friend to her, and that she often guides her in career decisions. "She is very supportive. She always guides me. She is like a friend in my life...She has always been there for me...(and she is) very protective," Sasheh, who has made her Bollywood debut with "Aurangzeb", told IANS. "I do consult her. She always asks me if I am comfortable carrying ... (18-May-2013)

Rapper Honey Singh booked for singing vulgar songs

With the Punjab and Haryana High Court coming down heavily on the lewd lyrics of songs sung by singer-rapper Honey Singh, the Punjab Police Friday booked him for singing vulgar songs in public. A case was registered against the singer under provisions of Section 294 (singing, reciting or uttering any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place) of the Indian Penal Code in Punjab's Nawanshahr town, some 80 km from here, a police offi ... (18-May-2013)