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The Attacks of 26/11: Nana Patekar says Ram Gopal Varma has made a good film after ages!

- The reclusive actor was in form as he fielded questions and even took a few friendly jibes at RGV at an event to launch the music of the Sarkar director's latest film Nana Patekar is a 40-year veteran of the screen, a self confessed recluse. He waxed eloquent last night at Cafe Leopold at the music launch of Ram Gopal Varma's latest movie, The Attacks of 26/11. Patekar spoke to the press with unusual frankness, which told us that the actor has really invested his heart ... (12-Feb-2013)

Why does Akshay Kumar want to act in Marathi and Punjabi films?

- The Khiladi maintains that he would like to work in regional films in the near future. But will he have the time? Akshay Kumar is enjoying the success of his recently released drama Special 26. The Neeraj Pandey production has received rave reviews from the critics and won appreciation from audiences. Commercially too Akki has been doing consistently well. His last four films - Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, OMG! Oh My God - and now Special 26 have done good business at t ... (14-Feb-2013)

Nuts about Deepika on Valentine's!

- Actress Deepika Padukone was left in a state of surprise when one of her fans sent 14 coconuts with heart-shaped chocolates inside the shell on Valentine's Day.The 27-year-old also received a handwritten note that read: "Here is some tender love and care for the only girl I am nuts about."The fan made sure that each of the 24 coconuts was sent every hour through the day to the actress, who was overjoyed with such a unique idea."I am extremely touched by this gesture fr ... (18-Feb-2013)

Gulzar upset with rumours about Pakistan trip

- Writer Gulzar, who was on a visit to Pakistan, is very upset with rumours that he and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj were asked to leave the country.Media reports indicated that the Indian High Commission advised the 83-year-old writer to return to India.Gulzar and Bhardwaj went to Lahore, Pakistan, Monday to record a qawwali for upcoming Bollywood film 'Dedh Ishqiya' and the lyricist was also expected to attend the Karachi Literature Festival - but their trip was cut short ... (15-Feb-2013)

PVR to host Oscar Film Festival

- Here's some good news for all movie buffs. PVR is set to host an Oscar Film Festival, where it will screen movies nominated for this year's Academy Awards."With the film fraternity looking up to the Academy Awards for its quality cinema and global outlook, it is a feeling of pride to celebrate the Oscars," Sanjeev Bijli, joint managing director, PVR Limited, said in a statement."We intend to bring quality entertainment to our audience so that it does not have to wait t ... (14-Feb-2013)

Salman Khan has a new co-star for Mental: Daisy Shah!

- Choreographer Ganesh Acharya's assistant Daisy Shah has landed a plum role in Sallu's next to be directed by Sohail Khan After a series of speculative reports suggesting names like Karishma Kotak and Diana Penty, Daisy Shah has been finally signed on to play the Dabangg actor's love interest in Sohail Khan's next home production tentatively titled Mental, confirms a trade weekly.Although Daisy was being considered strongly for the part, Sohail apparently was also looki ... (13-Feb-2013)

Oops! Shatrughan calls Rani... Rani Chopra!

- Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha made a major blooper at the unveiling of late filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue Monday, when he referred to Rani Mukerji as Rani Chopra! It is likely to spark fresh rumours about the actress's current relationship status with Yash Raj Films (YRF) scion Aditya Chopra.While mentioning the entire Chopra family during a speech, Shatrughan said: "Yash Chopra, Pamela Chopra, Uday Chopra, Rani... just now my wife said I missed out on Aditya Chopra. ... (12-Feb-2013)

Mallika Sherawat is not Bhanwari Devi

- Controversies follow Mallika Sherawat like rains after gathering clouds. To no one's surprise Mallika has fuelled a storm of protests while playing Bhanwari Devi, the slain Rajasthani nurse in KC Bokadia's 'Dirty Politics'.In Indore for the shooting, Mallika apparently had unwanted visitors from a particular political party who claimed the Bhanwari Devi scandal was being dug up at another political party's behest.But Bokadia, who knows real-life stories court controver ... (18-Feb-2013)

What were Shahrukh Khan and Katrina Kaif doing in the same car?

- The Jab Tak Hai Jaan actors were spotted sitting in a car outside Mumbai airport. But we wonder why the two stars were sharing the same car! We all know that Shahrukh Khan and Katrina Kaif share an amazing rapport even though they have done just one film together, Yash Chopra's Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Katrina parted ways with Salman Khan, and so SRK and Kat's newfound friendship continues to grab more media attention.Recently, the Katrina and Shahrukh were spotted at Mumbai ... (15-Feb-2013)

Rishi Kapoor to play camouflaged Dawood

- Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor will now play Dawood Ibrahim in Nikhil Advani's "D-Day". Opposed to the director's initial plan, the character will not even be called Dawood anymore."D-Day" was supposed to be an authentic, gutsy, raw and edgy thriller about two RAW agents played by Arjun Rampal and Irrfan being sent to Pakistan to bring Dawood Ibrahim back by road to be tried by the Indian government.The idea was to name Dawood as Dawood and cast Pakistani actors to play ch ... (18-Feb-2013)

What were Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone doing in a parked car?

- The estranged lovers of B-town were spotted sitting in a car post midnight. We wonder what the two hotties were doing at the odd hours Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor might have parted ways, but the good-looking (estranged) couple continues to get the media attention for their complex and confusing relationship. At first Dippy was heard bad mouthing Ranbir on a popular 'coffee' show and then within a few days she was seen chatting away nights with the honey-eyed Kap ... (13-Feb-2013)

'Rs.100 crore benchmark limiting growth of films'

- Filmmaker Karan Johar, co-chairman of the FICCI Frames 2013, says the focus on the Rs.100 crore benchmark, is limiting the growth and content of Bollywood films at a time when the aim must be to mint Rs.1,000 crore from one film."Rs.100 crore is restricting the limits of our self. We must add one more zero the Rs.100 crore films and take it to the next level. Rs.100 crore is limiting the growth and content (of films). The possibilities are endless, and we must focus on ... (19-Feb-2013)

I haven't reached my destination: Randeep Hooda

- For Randeep Hooda the path to success was not easy. After making his debut in 'Monsoon Wedding' in 2001, it took him four years to bag his next project. But now, when he has got a place for himself in the industry, he is not bragging."Right now it all looks fine, but that was not the case some years back. It was bleak, dark. The success right now is just a step in my journey. I don't think I have reached my destination yet," Randeep told IANS."I am just accumulating mo ... (15-Feb-2013)

'Haridas' an ode to fatherhood: Director

- Tamil director G.N.R Kumaravelan says his forthcoming family-drama 'Haridas' is an ode to fatherhood as the film is about the relationship between a father and son."The film is built on a simple and universal concept that the first hero of every child is his or her father. The relationship between a single father and his autistic son is explored through this film. In simple words, it celebrates fatherhood, Kumaravelan told IANS."In our country, autism is still trea ... (19-Feb-2013)

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for 'Satyagraha'

- Actor Ajay Devgn has begun his shooting schedule for filmmaker Prakash Jha's next project 'Satyagraha'.The political drama is being shot in Bhopal and Ajay will shoot there till mid-March before coming back for the release of Sajid Khan's 'Himmatwala'.'Satyagraha', which also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee, is scheduled to release in August.Last seen in 'Son Of Sardaar', Ajay is even gearing up for the release of 'Himmatwala', a ... (14-Feb-2013)

UTV in talks with Korean production house

- Siddharth Roy Kapur, managing director, Studios, Disney UTV, has confirmed they are in talks with a Korean production house for the remake rights of Remo D'Souza's "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance".Asked if the Korean production house has shown interest in the film for a remake, Siddharth said, "Actually, we are still in talks, it is very early to say anything. We have got enquiry rights from various people, so it is a bit too early to comment on that.""But we are very happy ... (19-Feb-2013)

'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story' - for those who love 'luv' stories!

- Film: 'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story' Actors: Vivek Oberoi and Neha Sharma; Director: Vinnil Markan; Rating: **1/2'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story' is a light, frothy Mumbaiya rom-com. It is romance in the era of the 2G Spectrum Scam. Unlike the scam, this story is totally uncomplicated and entertaining.His is the love story of a 'bhadotri' (tenant) and her 'padosi' (neighbour). The 'padosi' is a gangster and she is the jobless and helpless damsel. Just after the 2G Spectrum expos ... (19-Feb-2013)

'I Me Aur Main' will make men value women: Prachi

- Actress Prachi Desai, who will be seen in 'I Me Aur Main', says men will be able to relate to John Abraham's character in the film which will eventually lead them to valuing women in their lives."It is a kind of character which every man, every boy in our country is going to relate to. In general, there is a certain characteristic in all of them, they generally don't grow up that fast and because of that somebody is very self-centred, somebody is very selfish," the 24- ... (19-Feb-2013)