Monthly Archives: August 2006

Abhishek in Lage Raho..

He is a superstar now but sometime back, he was the master of guest appearances. Starting with Rakht to Hum Tum to Home Delivery to Salaam Namaste to Ek Ajnabee, Abhishek Bachchan has appeared in more cameos than any other … Continue reading

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Sunny.. Kaafila moves on

Sunny Deol is playing an unusual role in Kaafila, a film based on illegal immigrants directed by Ammtoje Mann. He will be seen in the role of a Pakistani national in the film. And he will be in company of … Continue reading

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Don..Smoking kills

The teasers of Don have not just wowed Bollywood buffs eagerly awaiting the release of this remake from Farhan Akhtar, but also stirred up a hornet’s nest. Union Health Minister A. Ramadoss is quite miffed at the promos as they … Continue reading

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A. R. Rahman on bowling over the Hollywood Bowl

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) A.R. Rahman’s historic concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last month has changed the equation between Bollywood and Hollywood. Recalling the exhilarating experience, Rahman says: “They had … Continue reading

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Top 10 Bollywood music chart

Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Item songs are a fad in Bollywood and many have turned into hot favourites including the latest “Bidee” from Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Omkara” – on number one spot this week. One new song, “Pal … Continue reading

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Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart

Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, (IANS) The fop five songs of last week are holding their respective positions. Apart from that, two new songs – “Aap ki khatir” and “Ishq kiya” – have entered the list. The top 10 Hindi film … Continue reading

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I won’t fulfil expectations in expected ways: Gulzar

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Poet-lyricist Gulzar, who returns to scriptwriting after four years with Shoojit Sircar’s new film, refuses to “fulfil expectations in expected ways”. “I know people expect another ‘Kajrare’ from me. … Continue reading

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Bollywood Music Top 10

Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The music of Karan Johar’s “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” is creating the right mood for the film’s release with the title song perched firm in the top slot for a month now. The … Continue reading

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Microsoft to release Apple Ipod rival

The picture above is all over the net : It is Microsoft’s rumoured portable music player codenamed “Zune.” According to Gizmodo.com – “They’ll let you customize your own case when you buy the Zune, whose default case looks pretty much … Continue reading

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Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart

Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The title song from Karan Johar’s forthcoming film “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” is an instant hit and within few weeks of its release, it has reached the top slot on charts, enthralling music … Continue reading

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‘Kabhi Alvida…’ a treat for music lovers

By Priyanka Bedi, Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) After the huge musical hits “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” and “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, Karan Johar has hit the right notes again with “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna”, … Continue reading

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A. R. Rahman to perform in the Hollywood Bowl, California

In a mostly sold out show, A. R. Rahman is scheduled to perform in the Hollywood Bowl, in Hollywood, California on Sunday, July 16th. Some of the Indian artists performing along with him are Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, Madhushree, … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: Aap Ki Khatir

Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) After “Ahista Ahista”, another love story “Aap Ki Khatir” starring Akshaye Khanna, Priyanka Chopra and Amisha Patel heads for the theatres this Friday. If “Ahista Ahista” was a serious love story, this one is … Continue reading

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The deconstruction of infidelity, courtesy Bollywood

By Lamat R. Hasan, Indo-Asian News ServiceNew Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The notion of infidelity in marriages – a hitherto taboo subject in India – is being deconstructed like never before after Bollywood director Karan Johar’s three-hour film “Kabhi Alvida … Continue reading

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Sunny Deol – Viveik Oberoi chemistry is “Naksha’s” USP

By Swati R. Chaudhary, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Director Sachin Bajaj is confident that Sunny Deol and Viveik Oberoi’s on-screen chemistry will make his directorial debut “Naksha” a hit. “This film has something fresh to offer. It’s … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Ahista Ahista

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Film: “Ahista Ahista”; Cast: Abhay Deol, Soha Ali Khan, Shayan Munshi; Director: Shivam Nair; Ranking: ** What if Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s favourite actress Sharmila Tagore was cast with Basu Chatterjee’s favourite actor Amol Palekar … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: Rocky – The Rebel

Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) An angry young man trying to change society… that not very new storyline forms the premise of the Zayed Khan starrer “Rocky – The Rebel” that releases Friday. It is a story of today’s … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: ‘Ahista Ahista’ is all about finding true love

Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) There is no dearth of love story manufacturers in Bollywood, and the latest to join this already crowded list is Shivam Nair with his directorial debut “Ahista Ahista” starring Abhay Deol and … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Film: “Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna”; Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Kirron Kher; Director: Karan Johar; Rating: **** Sometimes you hold a film close to your heart … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar

By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Film: “Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar”; Cast: Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty; Director: K.S. Adhiyaman; Rating: ** You might want to check this week’s late-riser for the crackling and hissing chemistry between the … Continue reading

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