Asian Lite News Archive

Category: Bollywood

  • Priyanka Chopra to promote Indian handlooms

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    Actress Priyanka Chopra will soon be promoting the Indian sari on international platforms, officials said Thursday. A proposal to this effect was being given final touches and the National Film Award winner has given her consent, union Textile Secretary Zohra Chatterjee said during her visit to Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.…

  • Bangladesh finally free Suchitra’s home

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    Bengali film legend Suchitra Sen’s ancestral home in Bangladesh’s Pabna district was Wednesday finally freed from the clutches of the Imam Ghazali Institute after more than a three-decade tussle. District administration officials led by land officer and executive magistrate Shamim Ara Rini took possession of the one-storeyed house in the town’s Gopalpur neighbourhood Wednesday afternoon,…

  • WKL: Sonakshi co-owns United Singhs

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    Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha announced her association with World Kabaddi League (WKL), for which she has bought the United Singhs team along with Britain’s Hayre Group. She is the third celebrity to associate with the League after superstar Akshay Kumar and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha This is the first time…

  • Huma @ Thespo orientation

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    Huma Qureshi attended the first orientation meeting of the 16th season of Thespo at the Prithvi Theater in Mumbai, India. Huma Qureshi commented: “Theatre is a form of unique performance art that presents the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience. I am happy and proud that my career began with…

  • Doing ‘Nirbaak’ is like homecoming: Sushmita Sen

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    Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who is set to shoot her first Bengali film “Nirbaak”, feels its like “homecoming” for her. Sushmita Sen “In four days I am going to Kolkata to shoot for my first Bengali film and I am very excited about that. It’s like a homecoming, it’s like going back to my…

  • Learn martial arts, Asha tells women

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    Legendary singer Asha Bhosle is all for women empowerment. While the 81-year-old believes that women must learn to strike the right balance between their personal and professional lives, she says learning a martial art has become essential for the safety of women. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle “In today’s world, moving out of the house alone is…

  • ‘Singham Returns’

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    Actors Ajay Devgan and Kareena Kapoor during the trailer launch of film Singham Returns in Mumbai. Ajay Devgn, whose new film “Singham Returns” is releasing Independence Day Aug 15, says the action entertainer is dedicated to the nation.Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film is the sequel to the 2011 release “Singham”. Ajay reprises his role…

  • BIG INTERVIEW: Varun Dhawan

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    Subhash K. Jha talks to Varun Dhawan, th rising star of Bollywood. ” Want everyone to feel happy after watching my films,” Varun said Young actor Varun Dhawan, whose latest Bollywood release “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” is entertaining movie-goers, says his aim as an actor is to leave viewers “happy” after they watch his films.…

  • Siddharth @ Taiwan Excellence 2014 Campaign

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    Actor Sidharth Malhotra with Emma Yang, Director, TAITRA during Taiwan Excellence 2014 Campaign at Hotel ITC Parel, in Mumbai. Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra launched the Taiwan Excellence 2014 Campaign at Hotel ITC Parel in Mumbai. Sidharth Malhotra interacted with the media and said: “Taiwan is one of my favourite destinations. I am on stage for…

  • ‘Dolly Ki Doli’

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    Actress Malaika Arora Khan during a item song shoot `pop Ragini` from upcoming film Dolly Ki Doli at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. Malaika Arora Khan, who has appeared in item numbers such as ‘Munni Badnaam’ and ‘Chaiya Chaiya’,  shot another one in ‘Dolly Ki Doli’. The lady will be seen as pop Ragini in this…

  • `Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania`

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    Actors Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Shukla during a programme organised to promote their upcoming film `Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania` in New Delhi.

  • Kareena Kapoor on Rohit Shetty

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      Kareena Kapoor says that Rohit Shetty, who has mastered the art of churning out fast-paced action-packed dramas, is the Manmohan Desai of the current generation. Desai, the man behind hits like “Amar Akbar Anthony”, “Naseeb”, “Coolie”, and “Mard”, catered to the masses with his typical masala potboilers. “I chose to do ‘Singham Returns’ because it’s…

  • Zohra Sehgal 1912- 2014

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    Ageless and timeless in her over seven-decade-long theatre and film career, Zohra Sehgal’s zest for life, wit and charm will continued to inspire generations to come. If Zohra, who died Thursday at the age of 102, was named the “Laadli of the Century” by the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)-Laadli Media Awards, she was also…

  • Zohra Sehgal passes away at 102

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    Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal died here Thursday of cardiac arrest at the age of 102, a family member said. A heart patient, Sehgal was admitted to the Max Hospital in south Delhi’s Saket area after being diagnosed with pneumonia Wednesday. She died of a heart attack at 4.30 p.m. Thursday. Born on the April 27,…

  • `My Body My Rules`

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    Actress Huma Qureshi at the launch of new Femina issue `My Body My Rules` at Hotel ITC Parel in Mumbai. Huma Qureshi has shed those extra pounds, is looking much leaner and has become the cover girl of Femina. She says she has achieved all that by making healthy choices.If she wowed everyone with her…

  • ` Satyug Mera Gold Plan`

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    Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband Raj Kundra announced a new Gold Plan named ‘Satyug Mera Gold Plan’ by Satyug Gold, a jewelry company promoted by them, in Mumbai recently. The plan allows customers to accumulate physical gold through the benefit of ‘Monthly rupee average pricing’. Speaking on the occasion, Shilpa said her…

  • ‘Haider’

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    Actor Shahid Kapoor, who plays a dark character in his forthcoming film “Haider”, says although he prepared for the role the nagging thought that he’s not “good enough” for it kept haunting him throughout the shoot. An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet”, the film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is set against the unrest in…

  • PICS: The Big Hug @Big Iftar

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    Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who maintain a cordial relationship in public, have repeated their famous hug of last year yet again. Both the stars gave each other a warm brotherly hug at an iftar party hosted by congress leader Baba Siddiqui at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End Hotel. In 2013, during Ramadan, the…

  • “Daawat-e-Ishq”

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    Actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Parineeti Chopra during the trailer launch of upcoming film Daawat E Ishq at YRF Studios in Mumbai. The recently released trailer of Yash Raj Films’ “Daawat-e-Ishq” sees Parineeti Chopra and Anupam Kher speaking Deccani Urdu (Hyderabadi). The actress gives credit to director-writer Habib Faisal for helping them pick up the…

  • ‘Hate Story 2’

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    Actor Jay Bhanushali and Surveen Chawla during a media interaction of her upcoming film Hate Story 2 in Mumbai.

  • REVIEW: Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

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    Subhash K. Jha says Elope at your own risk Film: “Lekar Hum Deewana Dil”; Cast: Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth; Directed by Arif Ali; Rating: ***1/2 It’s that old boy-meets-girl thing again. But with a twist. But wait! You know that thing about how the boy and girl don’t know about their true feelings until…

  • `Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania`

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    Last week Varun Dhawan’s promotional event with Alia Bhatt for “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” in Chandigarh turned out to be a surprise for his fans. He sang live on stage with rapper Badshah. “Alia persuaded me to sing on stage. We started singing at promotional events in North India in Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Delhi. Luckily…

  • BIG INTERVIEW: Shraddha Kapoor

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    Subhash K. Jha talks to Shraddha Kapoor for Big Interview. After flop films, I could’ve disappeared, she told Asian Lite  Shraddha Kapoor, who began her Bollywood journey with films like “Teen Patti” and “Luv Ka The End”, made it big only with “Aashiqui 2”. The actress, who is loving all the attention she’s getting with her…

  • ‘Bobby Jasoos’ screening

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    A special screening of Vidya Balan’s latest starrer ‘Bobby Jasoos’ was held at Light Box in Mumbai. Seen trooping in for the screening were actors Riteish Deshmukh with pregnant wife Genelia D’Souza, actor R. Madhavan, Sophie Choudry, Jackky Bhagnani among others. The film, starring Vidya Balan and Ali Fazal, did impress the celebs who were…

  • ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’ starry start

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    The premiere of Lekar Hum Deewana Dil turned out to be a rather starry affair Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth are the new kids in B-town. The co-stars dazzled at the premiere of their film Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Deeksha looked stunning in a sequined Kommal Sood gown and Armaan certainly cleaned up well in…

  • Jiah Khan probe handed over to CBI

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    Thirteen months after actress Jiah Khan was found dead in her Mumbai home, the Bombay High Court Thursday ordered the Mumbai police to hand over the case to the CBI. The court ruling came on a plea filed by Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan last October seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).…

  • `Bobby Jasoos`

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    Actors Vidya Balan and Ali Fazal during a press conference to promote their upcoming film `Bobby Jasoos` in Gurgaon.

  • Gionee FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2014

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    A stunning Deepika Padukone led the glam brigade at FHM ‘100 Sexiest Women in the World 2014’ bash held at Hotel Sofitel in Mumbai. We all know that Deepika Padukone has pipped Katrina Kaif to top the FHM list of 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2014. At the FHM bash in Mumbai yesterday, Deepika…

  • Vidya promoting “Bobby Jasoos” in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7

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    Vidya Balan, who plays a detective in “Bobby Jasoos”, portrays several avatars to solve cases in the film, which has been directed by debutant Samar Shaikh. The film is all set to hit screens on 4 July. “Bobby Jasoos” is co-produced by Dia Mirza and her fiance Sahil Sangha under the banner Born Free Entertainment…

  • SRK conferred France’s highest honour

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    French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Tuesday conferred his country’s highest award – Knight of the Legion of Honour – on Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cultural diversity across the world. The function was held at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel here.“There are different moments in life that make…

  • Preity clarifies on Ness Wadia case

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    In a detailed clarification, Bollywood actress-businesswoman Preity Zinta has publicly opened up about her reason to file a police complaint against businessman and her former beau Ness Wadia on her Facebbook page answering every question and doubts in people’s mind. She took to her official Facebook page – Real Preity Zinta – to make the…

  • SRK conferred France’s highest honour

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    French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Tuesday conferred his country’s highest award – Knight of the Legion of Honour – on Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cultural diversity across the world. The function was held at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel here. “There are different moments in life that…

  • ‘Ek Villain’ Success party

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    Sidharth Makhotra celebrated the success of Ek Villain with his friends, Karan Johar, Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez. Mohit Suri’s Ek Villain has already been declared a hit by many. Starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, this romantic thriller hit the theaters on June 27, 2014 and has collected around Rs 300 million…

  • ‘LEKAR HUM DEEWANA DIL’

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    Actors Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth on the sets of Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega to promote upcoming film Lekar Hum Deewana Dil in Mumbai. Armaan Jain, who has teamed up with Deeksha Seth in his debut film “Lekar Hum Deewana Dil”, says he was very nervous working with his co-star because of her…

  • Vidya at Mahim Dargah

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    Actress Vidya Balan, currently busy promoting her forthcoming film “Bobby Jasoos”, visited the Mahim dargah here to seek blessings. The film has been majorly shot in Hyderabad, where Vidya had a scene inside the dargha. Vidya was keen on visiting Mahim dargah. So, she took out time Thursday and went there, said a statement.She was…

  • Vidya Balan excited to work with Mahesh Bhatt

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    Actress , who is currently busy promoting “Bobby Jasoos”, says she is excited to associate with Mahesh Bhatt in “Humari Adhuri Kahaani”. “After ‘Bobby Jasoos’, I will start shooting for ‘Humari Adhuri Kahaani’ in september. I am quite thrilled and extremely happy to be associated with Mahesh Bhatt through this film. We will soon start…

  • Family first priority: Kareena

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    Actress Kareena Kapoor says her priorities have changed after marriage and that she will do only those films that can give her enough time to spend with family. The actress, who is married to Bollywood actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, recently turned down Zoya Akhtar’s film “Dil Dhadakne Do” as she couldn’t go on cruise for…

  • ‘Mardaani’

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    Actor Rani Mukerji during the launch of upcoming film Mardaani trailer at YRF Studios in Mumbai.

  • SRK clocks 22 years in B -Town

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      It was 22 years ago on this date that Shah Rukh Khan’s debut movie “Deewana” hit the silver screen. The actor says he has not seen the movie yet – and he has his special reason. SRK tweeted Wednesday: “All notions, creations and experiences of decades will end on the day of truth. I tirelessly…

  • ‘Ek Villain’ on the sets of ‘CID’

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    Ek Villain stars Shraddha Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra will make an appearance on the popular TV show CID and will be seen helping the team solve an intriguing case! The main leads of Ek Villain have been promoting their upcoming romantic thriller rigorously. While everybody is guessing who the real villain is in this film…

  • Life OK Now Award 2014

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    Life Ok Now Awards 2014 was held with great pomp and show. And while the awards night was a dazzling one, to make it more happening were the Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania stars, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. The two lively starlets made a stunning appearance together at the event and also showed some scintillating…

  • Aditi sizzles Femina: Salon and Spa Magazine

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    Actress Aditi Rao Hydari from Femina: Salon and Spa Magazine in Mumbai.

  • Modi & Aamir discuss social issues

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    Actor-producer Aamir Khan Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed social issues raised by the former’s TV show “Satyamev Jayate”. Aamir tweeted: “Just came out of my meeting with Honorable Prime Minister of India Shree Narendra Modiji. Was very kind of him to spare his valuable time. “Shared with him the overwhelming support that…

  • Preity arrives from US

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    Actress Preity Zinta arrives from USA at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

  • Star Parivaar award

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    Star Parivaar Awards this year consummated with great fun and amusement. Apart from the eclectic presence of the celebrities who were wonderfully dressed up, a few scintillating performances kept the mood alive at the event. The award night was organized to honour the best of the Star Plus performances every year. And this time, as…

  • BIG INTERVIEW: Armaan Jain

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    I believe in healthy competition, says the new star from the Kapoor Clan Armaan Jain will soon make his acting debut with newcomer Deeksha Seth with first-time director Arif Ali’s “Lekar Hum Deewana Dil”. As the number of fresh faces in Bollywood continue to rise, he wishes them all luck. “There are a lot of youngsters……

  • ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’

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    ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’ is a love story featuring debutante Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth, and presented by Illuminati Films & Eros International. The film is written and directed by Arif Ali, who is renowned film maker Imtiaz Ali’s brother. Touted as a new age love story about today’s couple, LHDD is set to release…

  • ‘Ek Villain’

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    Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor during a press conference to promote their upcoming film ‘Ek Villain’ in New Delhi.

  • Sonam Kapoor

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    Actor Sonam Kapoor during the exclusive photo shoot.

  • Armaan & Karisma @ Comedy Nights

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    Armaan Jain, grandson of Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor is soon making his big Bollywood debut with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. And this new kid on the block obviously has a strong support from his family members. Recently cousin brother Ranbir Kapoor, who was shooting with alleged girlfriend Katrina Kaif for Jagga Jasoos in Cape Town…