Bollywood Newsroom: Sep 18, 2008

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Video News

Antique cameras capture the fancy of Indian ...

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

An Indian camera collector in Coimbatore of Tamil Nadu boasts of his unique collection of cameras. He has amassed this collection during the last 37 years.

Tanushree Dutta talks about 'Saas Bahu Aur Sensex'

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 12:15 AM CDT

Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta spoke about her role in upcoming flick 'Saas Bahu Aur Sensex'. The movie is an urban comedy that portrays Indian women in a different light.

Traders in Kashmir boycott goods from Jammu

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 11:45 AM CDT

The Amarnath Land row has been resolved,but the divide between Jammu and Kashmir is far from over.

Unified intelligence agency to fight ...

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 11:45 AM CDT

Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday called for setting up a unified intelligence agency in India to fight terrorism in the wake of rising terror attacks.

U.S.commander in Islamabad to talk to Pakistanis

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:16 AM CDT

The top U.S. military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, held talks with Pakistani leaders on Wednesday aiming to patch up ties strained by a flurry of U.S. strikes against militants in Pakistan.

Muslims protest against Delhi bomb blasts

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:16 AM CDT

Scores of Muslims on Wednesday took to streets in New Delhi to protest against the recent bomb blasts that rocked the national capital.

U.S.Defence Chief Gates meets Karzai in ...

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:15 AM CDT

U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Wednesday on a surprise visit.

First haute couture week begins in Mumbai

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:15 AM CDT

India's first ever,haute Couture Week kick started in Mumbai on Tuesday with prominent Bollywood beauties sashaying the ramp for the opening show of designer Ritu Kumar's collection.

12 people injured in a grenade explosion in ...

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:15 AM CDT

At least 12 people were wounded when militants threw a grenade into a crowded market in the heart of Srinagar on Wednesday.

Farmers reject new Nano plant compensation

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 05:15 AM CDT

Farmers and political activists have turned down a new offer of compensation for the land acquired for a Tata Motors car plant on Tuesday.

Rupee off day's low, RBI hand seen

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 12:53 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee recovered from the day's low on Thursday, helped by likely dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) after the rupee fell 1 percent tracking weak stocks.

Rupee falls as Asian stocks tumble

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 10:55 PM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee eased on Thursday as the fall in Asian stocks raised concerns of more capital outflows but suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) curbed further drop.

Rupee to ease as Asian stocks fall

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 10:24 PM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee should ease on Thursday in anticipation of more equity outflows as Asian stocks fell, but the Reserve Bank of India is expected to step in and support the Indian unit to curb sharp falls.

Rupee up after RBI steps, stocks limit gains

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 04:23 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee was higher in afternoon trade on Wednesday, helped by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) move to make rates on deposits by non-resident Indians more attractive but gains were limited by losses in local stocks.

Bollywood News

I was nobody before 'Iqbal': Shreyas Talpade

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:05 AM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade, who plays the main lead in Shyam Benegal's forthcoming comedy 'Welcome to Sajjanpur', gives credit to his debut film 'Iqbal' for getting him recognition in Bollywood, but adds that working with Shah Rukh Khan gave him global exposure.

A dog got paid more than me in film: Chunky Panday

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 11:35 PM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Nineteen eighties' star Chunky Panday, who is back in action these days, says he was in for a surprise when he signed Rajiv Ruia's film 'Ronnie & Rokky' - he was getting paid less than a dog starring in the movie!

My brother Baba is an actors' director: Shabana Azmi

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 10:22 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Cinematographer Baba Azmi has decided to direct a film and his sister, veteran actress Shabana Azmi, is confident that he will do a good job because she feels he is an 'actors' director'.

Mukul Dev mimicked Naseer's voice perfectly: Mundhra

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:26 PM CDT

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Britain-based filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra says he roped in Mukul Dev to dub for Naseeruddin Shah in the Hindi version of 'Shoot On Sight' after the veteran actor refused to do that.

'Casting Deepika was a risk'

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:20 PM CDT

It's the question everybody's asking: why Deepika? Director Imtiaz Ali and Kareena Kapoor formed a cracker of a team in Jab We Met, sweeping awards, and the box office, yet for his next film - produced by Kareena's boyfriend Saif Ali Khan - Imtiaz chose Deepika Padukone.

Host with the most

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:20 PM CDT

After his groundbreaking turn as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan returns to the small screen as the host of a talk show. His guests include son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya, and Preity Zinta.

Children below 16 years to be barred from reality shows?

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 10:00 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Bowing to pressure from child rights groups, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Wednesday recommended that children below 16 years of age be barred from participating in reality TV shows.

Movie 'The X Files' to hit Indian screens Sep 26

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:57 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Science fiction movie 'The X Files: I Want To Believe', based on a popular TV series, is all set to hit the Indian theatres Sep 26. Director Chris Carter claims that the film will 'scare the pants off of everyone in the audience'.

Shah Rukh turns property developer in UAE: report

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 09:21 AM CDT

Dubai, Sep 17 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now trying a new role as a property developer, conceptualising a series of buildings in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an entertainment website reported here.

Aishwarya and I share same tastes in fashion: Shweta Nanda

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 08:35 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sep 17(IANS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan's elder sister Shweta Nanda says she and her sister-in-law Aishwarya have similar tastes in fashion and style.

Business News

Tata Motors says state offers home for Nano

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:51 AM CDT

KOLKATA (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd said on Thursday the southern state of Karnataka had offered land for a plant for its Nano car after the firm was forced to suspend work in West Bengal due to violent protests.

India to review print media ownership rules - govt

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:48 AM CDT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's cabinet on Thursday approved review of print media ownership rules but foreign direct investment will be kept at 26 percent, Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi told reporters.

Nikkei at 3-yr closing low, hit by global credit fears

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:45 AM CDT

By Aiko Hayashi

Govt ready to take more steps for easy cash - Chidambaram

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:38 AM CDT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said on Thursday more steps would be taken to provide liquidity if cash conditions were tight, adding global turmoil would partly impact credit availability in India.

Lloyds seals 12 bln stg all-share deal for HBOS

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:32 AM CDT

By Steve Slater

Lloyds CEO says HBOS deal not "shotgun marriage"

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 02:19 AM CDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Lloyds TSB's takeover of UK rival HBOS was not a shotgun marriage or a government brokered rescue of its rival, and the banks have been in talks for several weeks, Lloyds' chief executive said.

Hollywood News

Kate Hudson, Michelle Obama among '10 Best-Dressed Women Of 2008'

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Kate Hudson, Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron have made it to People magazine's list of 'The 10 Best-Dressed Women Of 2008'.

Elle Macpherson voted 'Greatest Model of All Time'

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 18 (ANI): Elle Macpherson has been named the greatest model ever in a new poll.

Michael Douglas to star in 'Solitary Man'

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 12:58 PM CDT

New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Michael Douglas is now all set to star in Brian Koppelman and David Levien's film 'Solitary Man'.

Girlfriend dumps Robbie Williams

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 12:41 PM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) British pop singer Robbie Williams has reportedly been dumped by long-term girlfriend and American television actress Ayda Field over his obsession for aliens.

Bloom, Knightley in 'Saturday Night Fever' remake

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 12:41 PM CDT

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Hollywood actors Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley have been roped in for a remake of the 1970s classic "Saturday Night Fever".

The only book Mariah Carey has ever read is the Bible!

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): Singer Mariah Carey has confessed that the Bible is the only book she has ever read.

DiCaprio splits with Refaeli yet again?

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 07:05 AM CDT

New York, September 17 (ANI): 'Titanic' star Leo DiCaprio is said to have split with Bar Refaeli once again.

Ronnie Wood's wife is convinced he has fallen off the wagon again

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 06:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 17 (ANI): English rock guitarist Ronnie Wood's estranged wife Jo has "given up" on him, after he is believed to have gone back to his old boozing ways.

Daniel Craig vows never to wear tight trunks again

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

London, Sept 17 (ANI): James Bond star Daniel Craig has vowed that he will not wear the tight trunks showing off his bulging "Thunderballs" ever again.

Michael Douglas roped in for 'Solitary Man'

Posted: 17 Sep 2008 05:35 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): American actor Michael Douglas will be seen playing a car magnate with a runaway libido in a new film titled 'Solitary Man'.

Entertainment News

Kate Hudson, Michelle Obama among '10 Best-Dressed Women Of 2008'

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Kate Hudson, Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron have made it to People magazine's list of 'The 10 Best-Dressed Women Of 2008'.

Elle Macpherson voted 'Greatest Model of All Time'

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

London, Sept 18 (ANI): Elle Macpherson has been named the greatest model ever in a new poll.

Tanushree Dutta talks about 'Saas Bahu Aur Sensex'

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 01:05 AM CDT

Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta spoke about her role in upcoming flick 'Saas Bahu Aur Sensex'. The movie is an urban comedy that portrays Indian women in a different light.

Zhang Yimou says Olympic ceremonies were huge task, AS

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 12:47 AM CDT

HONG KONG (AP) _ Reflecting on the Beijing Olympics and Beijing Paralympics ceremonies he designed, Chinese director Zhang Yimou says their sheer scale eclipsed any movie he worked on.

Back to school for "Sex and the City" Carrie Bradshaw

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 12:23 AM CDT

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Carrie Bradshaw from the hit TV series and movie "Sex and the City" is leaving Manhattan's Upper East Side and heading back to school.

Happy 113th birthday for world's oldest man

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 12:18 AM CDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - The world's oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday on Thursday, telling reporters at his home in southern Japan about his joyful life and healthy appetite.