Bollywood Newsroom: Sep 13, 2008

Saturday, September 13, 2008

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Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Serial explosions rocked national capital New Delhi's Karol Bagh, Greater Kailash M Block market and Connaught Place area on Saturday evening leaving over 40 people injured and around 10 are ...

Congress party holds a meeting in New Delhi

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 08:46 AM CDT

An extended Congress Working Committee or CWC meeting of Congress party is taking place on September 13. This meeting aims to assess the Party's poll prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 08:46 AM CDT

Indian Border Security Force or BSF personnel arrested at least 150 Bangladeshi nationals while they were infiltrating into the Indian Territory on September 12.

Afghan governor dies in blast near Kabul

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 08:45 AM CDT

An Afghan provincial governor, who was also a former cabinet minister, was among four people killed in an apparent Taliban suicide bomb attack near Kabul on Saturday. Logar province governor, ...

Bollywood stars celebrate the Ganesha festival

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 08:45 AM CDT

Bollywood stars celebrate Ganesha festival with fanfare on Friday in Mumbai. The ten-day long annual Ganesha festival is celebrated with great ardor across India.

Sonia Gandhi flags off relief material for Bihar

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 05:15 AM CDT

Chief of ruling Congress party, Sonia Gandhi on Friday flagged off relief material for Bihar from New Delhi.

Renegotiate the nuke deal if voted to power: BJP

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 04:16 AM CDT

India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday reiterated that it would renegotiate the Indo-U.S.

Dalai Lama calls special meeting to discuss Tibet

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 04:15 AM CDT

The Dalai Lama has called a special meeting of Tibetan exiles in November or December to discuss political unrest in Tibet this year.

The festival of 'Onam' concluded with gaiety

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 04:15 AM CDT

The ten day long harvest festival 'Onam' concluded in Kerala on September 12. The festival that began on September 2 saw the religious fervor soaring high as the thousands of people celebrated ...

India's air traffic fall the steepest in four ...

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 12:45 AM CDT

India's air traffic reported the sharpest fall in air passengers in the four years since aviation boom started in summer 2004. With constant fare hikes, air passenger demand measured by ...

Business News

Fed's options limited if Lehman talks fail

Posted: 14 Sep 2008 12:40 AM CDT

By Emily Kaiser and Glenn Somerville

Lehman fate in balance after 2nd day of emergency talks

Posted: 14 Sep 2008 12:38 AM CDT

By Dan Wilchins and Glenn Somerville

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 11:35 PM CDT

By air, boat and truck, search on for Ike victims

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:59 PM CDT

HOUSTON (AP) _ Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks fanned out along the flood-stricken Texas coast Saturday in a monumental effort to reach tens of thousands of people who stubbornly ignored warnings and tried to ride out Hurricane Ike.

Nano car deadlock continues as talks fail

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 01:32 PM CDT

By Tamajit Pain

OPEC cut decision proving ineffective - Khelil

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 01:14 PM CDT

ALGIERS (Reuters) - OPEC's decision to cut output is proving ineffective against speculators, its president Chakib Khelil said on Saturday, adding its next gathering in December would hopefully take more "practical" steps.

Bollywood News

Get set to relive the magic of MGR, NTR classics

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 11:06 PM CDT

Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) South Indian cinema buffs are in for a treat - classic films of yesteryears superstars N.T. Ramarao (NTR) and M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) are all set to be re-released with better colour and additional visuals.

'Drona' music is unconventional and innovative

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:51 PM CDT

Film: 'Drona'; Music Director: Dhruv Ghanekar; Lyrics: Vaibhav Modi; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Dhruv Ghanekar, Roop Kumar Rathod, Sadhna Sargam, Shaan; Rating: **1/2

Craft of stage actor superior to film actor: Amitabh Bachchan

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:05 PM CDT

Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a whimsical Shakespearean theatre artiste in 'The Last Lear', says that it is psychologically very difficult for a film actor to play a stage actor.

Being a lesbian star in Hollywood - still a balancing act

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 09:30 PM CDT

Could Hollywood indeed know the underlying magnitude of lesbian affairs? Throughout the American film industry's history, homosexuals, especially gay actresses, have lived just below the radar of mainstream public consciousness.

Divya Dutta's slim look gets her 'glamorous' roles

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 09:05 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, known for playing the chubby and bubbly Punjabi girl in films, has gone in for an image makeover. Having lost oodles of weight, she says that she is now being offered 'glamorous' roles.

Rani of Amritsar

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 03:05 PM CDT

It's Bollywood bonanza for Amritsar. Hours after Rakhi Sawant's arrival in the city on Thursday afternoon, it was Rani Mukherji's turn. The queen of hearts flew in that evening to shoot for her upcoming Yash Raj Film with Shahid Kapur. Rani's entry in the MK Hotel was similar to that of Shah Rukh Khan, who checked in last week - the actress gave the slip to the swarm of journalists and photographers waiting for her at the hotel's entrance, and entered through the back door.

Kahani SRK Ki

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 03:05 PM CDT

His life has been 'vulgarly' exciting. No, Mushtaq Sheikh isn't a porn star, and no, Bollywood hasn't affected him that much - it's just that 'vulgar' is his favourite expression. The Mumbai man, whose childhood memories include going to kindergarten with Ekta Kapoor and taking on Aamir Khan in annual inter-society festivals, has just finished his fourth book on Shah Rukh Khan.

Karunanidhi gifts Rs.1.8 mn to tinsel town colleagues

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 09:07 AM CDT

Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Saturday gifted Rs.1.8 million from his personal wealth to 90 movie technicians who had been his colleagues during his time in tinsel town.

'Drona' makers spend a fortune on villain

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 07:13 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The much awaited film 'Drona' will possibly give Bollywood its most expensive villain ever in the form of actor Kay Kay Menon. Nearly Rs.220 million has been spent on his character, Ritz!

Deepika Padukone launches a beauty contest in Mumbai

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 07:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sept 13 (ANI): Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone launched a beauty contest 'Fiama Di Wills Beautiful Face 2008 Hunt' in Mumbai on Friday.

Entertainment News

'The Simpsons' wins 10th best cartoon Emmy

Posted: 14 Sep 2008 12:47 AM CDT

By Steve Gorman

Turning 50 was a relief for Andie MacDowell

Posted: 14 Sep 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, September 14 (ANI): Model-actress Andie MacDowell says that turning 50 is one of the most fabulous things that have happened to her.

Get set to relive the magic of MGR, NTR classics

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 11:06 PM CDT

Brangelina tops Hollywood power league - Guinness

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 11:01 PM CDT

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Screen idols Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have moved to the top of the Hollywood power league toppling Tom Cruise and Jennifer Aniston, Guinness World Records said on Sunday.

'Drona' music is unconventional and innovative

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:51 PM CDT

Film: 'Drona'; Music Director: Dhruv Ghanekar; Lyrics: Vaibhav Modi; Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Dhruv Ghanekar, Roop Kumar Rathod, Sadhna Sargam, Shaan; Rating: **1/2

Craft of stage actor superior to film actor: Amitabh Bachchan

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:05 PM CDT

Hollywood News

Turning 50 was a relief for Andie MacDowell

Posted: 14 Sep 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Melbourne, September 14 (ANI): Model-actress Andie MacDowell says that turning 50 is one of the most fabulous things that have happened to her.

Goody has successful cancer operation

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 10:11 AM CDT

London, Sep 13 (IANS) British television star Jade Goody has had an eight-hour cancer operation that 'went well', her spokesman said Saturday.

Pink brands Sarah Palin 'terrifying'

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 08:05 AM CDT

Washington, September 13 (ANI): Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin has been branded "terrifying" by pop-punk singer Pink.

While Madge and Guy were partying, thieves were robbing millions next door

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 07:05 AM CDT

London, September 13 (ANI): While all eyes were set on a glamorous bash to celebrate Hollywood director Guy Ritchie's 40th birthday in a pub he owns, robbers carried out a multi-million-pound heist at a nearby BT exchange.

Top designers showcase their signature collection in New Delhi

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sept 13 (ANI): Top Indian designers showcased their signature collection at a fashion show in New Delhi on Friday.

Heather Mills denies penning semi-autobiographical novel

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 07:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills has slammed rumours that she is penning a semi-autobiographical novel, claiming that right now she is just trying to mend her broken heart following the break-up of her marriage.

Eva Mendes gets 10 out of 10 when it comes to lesbian lip-locks!

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 06:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sep 13 (ANI): Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has been branded a great kisser by Natasha Alam, after she locked lips with her in the latest flick 'The Women'.

Amy Winehouse 'few days away from death', feel fans

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 06:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 13 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's fans fear that the singer could be days from death, after she was spotted staggering home from a local pub.

Madge's 'Sticky and Sweet' gig turns sour for fans

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 06:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 13 (ANI): Enraged fans have slammed Madonna's performance at London's Wembley Arena, branding her sell-out show "disappointing".

Cheryl Cole says Simon Cowell is "doing my head in"

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

London, Sep 13 (ANI): Popstar Cheryl Cole has reportedly blasted fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell, saying: "You are doing my head in."

Entertainment-The Times of India

Katrina is lucky for Akshay

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Akshay Kumar insisted that Katrina be opposite him in his first home production.

Mahima races ahead

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Mahima Chaudhary celebrated her birthday amidst 'fast cars' and Formula One maniacs.

Kate Hudson bares all for an upcoming flick

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Kate Hudson bares all for her upcoming flick 'My Best Friend's Girl'.

Ameesha:

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Ameesha is back from Paris and we hear that she's brought along with her a strange French accent.

Keira hopes to get rid of anorexic tag

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Keira Knightley wants to have a baby so that she can prove all the rumours surrounding her eating disorders wrong.

Neena works on her conditions

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Post marriage, Neena gets back to the small screen.

The Last Lear

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The Last Lear is a sad example of how adaptation can sometimes scuttle a good script and transform a landmark theatrical experience into flawed cinema.

Video News

Freedom fighter's home in a dilapidated state

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:45 PM CDT

While India celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of popular freedom fighter, Shivaram Rajguru, the house where he spent the formative years of his life is in a dilapidated state due to utter ...

Indian artist comes to the aid of Bihar flood ...

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:45 PM CDT

An artist in Pune endeavors to raise funds for flood victims of Bihar state by putting in 72 hours of hard work to create 1000 idols of Ganesha for exhibition-cum-sale.

Business News

India's air traffic fall the steepest in four years

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 01:35 AM CDT

India's air traffic reported the sharpest fall in air passengers in the four years since aviation boom started in summer 2004. With constant fare hikes, air passenger demand measured by passengers flown in August shrunk to 17.42 percent compared with 2007.

China's August steel exports rise 63 percent, AS

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 01:27 AM CDT

BEIJING (AP) _ China's net steel exports soared 63.3 percent in August to a record monthly high despite weaker global demand and government curbs, according to data reported Saturday.

Tehran will look for other partners, Iran warns Austrian OMV

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:35 PM CDT

Nicosia, Sept 13 (ANI): Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari on Friday has given a stern warning to Austrian energy firm OMV that unless it signs a deal on the Nabucco gas pipeline soon, Tehran will look for other partners.

Global nuclear energy capacity to increase

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:33 PM CDT

Vienna, Sep 13 (DPA) The UN nuclear agency has raised its long-term projections for nuclear power growth, as countries are seeking stable energy prices and energy security. Global nuclear electricity production capacity will rise to between 473 and 748 gigawatts in 2030, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has noted in its latest annual outlook on nuclear power.

Fed holds crisis talks as Lehman hunts for buyer

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:27 PM CDT

By Glenn Somerville and Patrick M. Fitzgibbons

Fed holds emergency meeting on market developments

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 09:33 PM CDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank of New York held a meeting on Friday evening with top representatives of major financial market firms to discuss recent market developments, a Fed official said.

Bollywood News

'Singh is Kinng' in Canada?

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 01:51 AM CDT

Toronto, Sept 13 (PTI) 'Singh is Kinng' in India.

Lukewarm opening in Mumbai for 'The Last Lear'

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 12:13 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) An Amitabh Bachchan film usually draws audiences and gets a good opening at the box-office here irrespective of its quality. But his latest - 'The Last Lear' - met with initial disappointment as it opened with a dismal 20 percent collection.

New interpretation of cinema - through a painting

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) How do we generally react after watching a film? We discuss it with friends or scribble a film review. But Kurchi Dasgupta portrays in a different way her reactions to the films she watches and loves.

Poor script mars Naveen Krishna's 'Dheemaaku'

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:03 PM CDT

Film: 'Dheemaaku'; Cast: Naveen Krishna, Pavani, Flora Saini, Rangayana Raghu, Sudha Belawadi, Sundar Raj. Director: Magesh Kumar; Producer: Pushpa Sreenivasa Murthy; Story-Screenplay Writer: Naveen Krishna, Magesh Kumar; Dialogue Writer: Shankar Billemane; Music: Arjun; Camera: Vinod Bharathi; Rating: **

Stars are magnets to attract audiences: Shyam Benegal

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 10:04 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal is known for making arthouse cinema with non-commercial actors, but he says he believes in stardom and admits he would like to work with big names if the budget permits and the script demands it.

There are so many false stories about Saif and me: Kareena Kapoor

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:59 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor says that she doesn't like the endless attention people give to her relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan and that most of the stories are untrue.

The Last Lear

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:34 PM CDT

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Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:34 PM CDT

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Ru Ba Ru

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:34 PM CDT

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She's got the look

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 02:30 PM CDT

I want every poster to look so different that one glimpse and you can name the film,' says Priyanka Chopra. The actress lost weight, and even cut off her locks for Fashion. But for her next release Drona, the actress is buff and tough, convincingly looking the part of Abhishek's bodyguard. Then for Dostana, Priyanka adds Miami glam in a gold swimsuit.

Entertainment News

Lukewarm opening in Mumbai for 'The Last Lear'

Posted: 13 Sep 2008 12:13 AM CDT

New interpretation of cinema - through a painting

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Poor script mars Naveen Krishna's 'Dheemaaku'

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 11:03 PM CDT

Stars are magnets to attract audiences: Shyam Benegal

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 10:04 PM CDT

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 09:22 PM CDT

There are so many false stories about Saif and me: Kareena Kapoor

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:59 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor says that she doesn't like the endless attention people give to her relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan and that most of the stories are untrue.

Hollywood News

Lindsey Lohan to marry girlfriend Ronson

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:08 PM CDT

Los Angeles, Sep 13 (DPA) Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan looks set to marry her DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson and has been spotted around town sporting a huge heart-shaped engagement ring.

Righteous Kill

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:34 PM CDT

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Journey To The Center Of The Earth

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:34 PM CDT

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Mamma Mia!

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 04:34 PM CDT

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Pop star Pink turns to Scientology to cope with divorce

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:06 PM CDT

New York, Sep 12 (IANS) Pop star Pink has reportedly turned to Scientology to help her move on after her split from husband Carey Hart.

Jade Goody scared but positive about surgery

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:04 PM CDT

London, Sep 12 (IANS) British reality show star Jade Goody faces an eight-hour operation after she was diagnosed with cancer last month.

Michael Douglas, Matt Damon to star in new biopic

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:02 PM CDT

London, Sep 12 (IANS) Hollywood actors Michael Douglas and Matt Damon are set to star in a no-holds barred biopic of flamboyant pianist Liberace, who died of AIDS in 1987.

Pete Doherty trades his paintings to pay for cab rides

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 01:01 PM CDT

London, Sep 12 (IANS) Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has struck up an unusual deal with his local taxi firm - exchanging his paintings for cab rides.

McCartney, Ono livid over controversial 'gay' Lennon biography

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:35 AM CDT

London, September 12 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono are said to be furious after a new book they contributed to accuses John Lennon of wanting a gay relationship with his fellow Beatle.

Pink turns to Scientology to deal with broken marriage

Posted: 12 Sep 2008 08:35 AM CDT

Washington, September 12 (ANI): Pink has allegedly turned to Scientology to overcome her emotional crises arising from her broken marriage with Carey Hart.

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