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  • Salman gets 5 years in jail

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    Bollywood actor Salman Khan was on Wednesday sentenced to five years in jail for a 2002 hit-and-run accident that left one man dead and four others injured here. Additional Sessions Judge D.W. Deshpande announced the verdict at a packed courtroom here, stunning the actor and his family. Salman, one of the highest paid actors in…

  • The Beatles didn’t start musical revolution in US: Study

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    Contrary to popular belief, the so-called “British Invasion” of US pop music by groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones did not start rock revolution, researchers have found. The greatest musical revolution in US pop history was also not 1964 but 1991 when hip-hop arrived in the charts, said the team that studied trends…

  • Salman Khan guilty in hit & run case

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    Bollywood star Salman Khan convicted, court to announce sentence tomorrow. Is he joining with another star in jail – Sanjay Dutt?  Superstar Salman Khan has been found guilty in the 2002 hit-and-run case and the sessions court here is scheduled to pronounce the quantum of punishment on Thursday. Additional Sessions Judge D.W. Deshpande reading out his…

  • I’ve got a good sense of humour: Sunny Leone

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    “Kuch Kuch Locha Hai” is Sunny Leone’s first comedy film, but the actress says she is not new to the genre as she has a “good sense of humour” and has “a little bit of training” in comedy. The 33-year-old, who was here on Monday to promote the forthcoming comedy caper along with her co-stars…

  • Big B floored by ‘O Kadhal Kanmani’

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      Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has heaped praise on filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s latest Tamil entertainer “O Kadhal Kanmani”, saying the film is told in an endearing way, capturing the essence of the changing times. The 72-year-old took to his official blog to share his views about the film after watching it with his daughter Shweta Nanda.…

  • B-Town showers birthday wishes on Tendulkar

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    Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar turned 42 and Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh heaped praise on the “master of cricket”. Here’s what they shared on Twitter: Anil Kapoor: Wishing the master of cricket, the legendary @sachin_rt a very happy birthday. #HappyBirthdaySachin Riteish Deshmukh: Happy birthday @sachin_rt – you are and will always be…

  • INTERVIEW: Sarwat Gilani

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    By Sandeep Sharma  Sitting miles away in Karachi, the mention of India makes Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani remember its ‘mitti ki khushboo’ (smell of the earth) which is endearing to her family till date. She is appreciative of how India has been welcoming artists from her country, and says “it’s a big deal”. The 32-year-old’s…

  • Salman case verdict on May 6

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    Mumbai Sessions Court Additional Sessions Judge D. W. Deshpande will pronounce the verdict on May 6 in the 13-year-old case of an accident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, in which one person was killed and four were injured. The announcement was made here on Tuesday, a day after the prosecution, led by special public prosecutor…

  • Katrina to make her debut at Cannes

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    Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif will grace the red carpet at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival as the ambassador of cosmetic brand L’Oréal Paris. She says she can’t wait to join the other global ambassadors, which also include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor. L’Oréal Paris will celebrate 18 years of its partnership as the…

  • Zayn Malik thankful to bandmates

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    Zayn Malik made his first red carpet appearance since quitting One Direction last month and thanked his “amazing” former bandmates at the Asian Awards 2015. The singer was honoured for his Outstanding Contribution to Music at the awards gala, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The 22-year-old, who quit the chart-topping band last month, was presented with the honour…

  • INTERVIEW: Preity Zinta

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    She prides herself in doing one film at a time and surviving in the Bollywood arena, but Preity Zinta’s subsequent involvement in Twenty20 cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 affected her movie presence. Now, the dimpled beauty with brains is ready to be back with a bang in filmdom. A co-owner of IPL…

  • Stars shine at AA&T premier

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    The much awaited British independent feature – Amar Akbar & Tony by director Atul Malhotra, premiered in London to a star-studded audience. Held at Cineworld Haymarket, in London’s West End, the premiere saw stars of stage and screen join the impressive cast line up which included; Rez Kempton (Amar), Martin Delaney (Tony), Karen David (Meera), Laura…

  • Bachchan conferred Padma Vibhushan

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    President Pranab Mukherjee  conferred Padma Vibhushan on Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Padma Vibushan was also conferred on Malur Ramaswamy Srinivasan for his work in science and engineering and jurist K.K. Venugopal for public affairs. The awards were conferred at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several union…

  • Katrina Kaif makes it to Madame Tussauds

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    Actress Katrina Kaif has became the latest Indian to be featured at the Madame Tussauds museum here. The museum is marking 15 years since its first Bollywood statue was created. Katrina was at the museum for the unveiling, reports bbc.com. Katrina collaborated closely with the musuem’s sculptors and artists to decide a dancing pose and…

  • Mistreating women makes you a monster: Sunny Leone

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    Actress Sunny Leone, who will do a cameo on TV show “Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan”, says mistreating and disrespecting women doesn’t make a man “cool”, and that it makes him “a monster”. “I’m not from here (in India), I’ve never lived in a culture in which it is not normal to be liberal. I just want…

  • Salman to record statement

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     Bollywood mega star Salman Khan will step into the witness box  to record his statement on the 13-year-old hit-and-run case in which he allegedly ran his vehicle over pavement dwellers here. A man was killed and four others were injured. Salman has been ordered to personally appear before Additional Sessions Judge D.W. Deshpande to record…

  • Zayn Malik has quit One Direction

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    Zayn Malik has quit One Direction, the band have confirmed in a statement. Malik said: “My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. “I’d like to apologise to the fans…

  • Shashi Kapoor chosen for Phalke award

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      Just days after Shashi Kapoor turned 77, news emerged  that Bollywood’s evergreen charmer will be conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke award. Congratulations poured in for the actor, whose now frail frame, wrinkled face and silver locks fail to erase the image of his good looks and smile off his fans’ memory. Best known for his…

  • Big B distressed after fan’s outburst

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      Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was disheartened after a teenager complained that he didn’t greet her on her birthday, saying the actor’s claims of being in touch with fans was false. The 72-year-old makes it a point to wish his fans, or as he prefers to call his Extended Family, on their special days. But…

  • Beckham earned £50.8 mn in 2014

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      Retired English footballer David Beckham earned 50.8 million pounds last year, after multiple endorsement deals with brands like H&M and Adidas. It’s reportedly more than what he used to earn when he played for his country. The hefty sum is 15 million pounds more than his highest previous earnings of 34.6 million pounds in…

  • Saif to promote ‘Bollywood Britain’ in India

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     VisitBritain, the country’s national tourism agency, has announced actor Saif Ali Khan as the spokesperson for the ‘Bollywood Britain’ tourism campaign in India. He says he shares a deep connect with the country. With over 50 Hindi movies filmed in Britain, mostly themed around romance, the destination provides a perfect setting for couples to celebrate…

  • When SRK got ‘auctioned’ on TV

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      He’s used to seeing cricketers being auctioned in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but during an episode of TV show “India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun?”, superstar Shah Rukh Khan put himself up for ‘auction’ at the hands of cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Robin Uthappa and Manish Pandey. According to a source from the…

  • INTERVIEW:Dev Patel

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    By Sugandha Rawal  His brief visits to India for shooting his international movies help British actor of Indian descent Dev Patel connect to the “astounding” and “inspiring” country as well as revisit his cultural roots. “It is a wonderful way to get in touch with your culture and with your roots. I’m constantly astounded whenever…

  • A.R. Rahman to embark on US tour

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      Music maestro A. R. Rahman will kick start his three month long North American tour March 21. He promises to deliver “special performances”. The tour will begin May 21 in Huntington, NY at The Paramount before travelling to major cities across the US, including the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Bass Concert Hall…

  • Beckham to present BAFTA Award

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     David Beckham will take to the stage at the BAFTA Awards ceremony along with actors Henry Cavill and Julie Walters to hand out an allocade. Actors Holliday Grainger, Mark Strong and Martin Freeman will also attend the star-studded EE British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House, reports femalefirst.co.uk .…

  • INTERVIEW: Dhanush

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    By Nivedita  He’s that rare humble, grounded and modest talented actor who considers stardom “nothing more than a little extra attention than the normal crowd”. That’s Dhanush for you. “I think stardom is all about little extra attention than normal people. Among all the normal people, a few get some extra attention, and so, there…

  • Beckham becomes ‘taxi driver’ for his kids

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    Former footballer David Beckham says he has become “a taxi driver” for his four children after retirement. During his appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Beckham said he had his hands full driving around sons Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David and his daughter Harper Seven to school, reports aceshowbiz.com. “To be honest, I’ve become a…

  • INTERVIEW: Shilpa Shetty

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    By Nivedita   Why should only women cook and do the laundry, asks actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty, who feels men should contribute equally to household chores to ease out a woman’s responsibilities. She also feels this give and take goes a long way into a happily ever after. Shilpa, who is married to businessman Raj Kundra, credits…

  • Freida to attend Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

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      Hollywood-based Indian actress Freida Pinto is all set to attend Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway and support Pakistani child education activist Malala Yousafzai and Indian child rights campaigner Kailash Satyarthi, who will be felicitated at the event . Malala and Satyarthi will receive a medal and $1.4 million in prize money. Freida, also…

  • INTERVIEW: Freida Pinto

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    By Sugandha Rawal    There is a recurring pattern in actress Freida Pinto’s films and that is the presence of strong female characters. The Hollywood-based Indian actress says it’s the first thing that she considers while choosing films. Be it “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Miral” or her upcoming film “Trishna” – all the films have seen her playing…

  • INTERVIEW: Lucy Hawking

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    By Shilpa Raina  Compared to their counterparts in other countries, Indian children are more curious about science and aerospace, observed novelist Lucy Hawking, daughter of British physicist Stephen Hawking, and felt it is the opportune moment to introduce Indian characters in her books. The 44-year-old science writer was in the capital for a children’s literary…

  • Victoria Beckham bags fashion award

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    Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham and actress Emma Watson have been honoured for their excellent style sense at the 2014 British Fashion Awards. Victoria, who was escorted to the event Monday by husband David Beckham just two days after he was involved in a car crash, was presented with the Best Brand prize during a ceremony…

  • End of my memoir: Naseeruddin

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      Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who has chronicled his journey in “And Then One Day – A Memoir”, says the book is a mirror reflection of his life and that he has no plans to come out with a second part of the publication. “My book talks about my entire journey from getting into theatre…

  • INTERVIEW: Aparna Sen

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    By Sahana Ghosh  Her very first outing as an actress was under the guidance of master storyteller Satyajit Ray and now as one of India’s finest and critically-acclaimed filmmakers, Aparna Sen believes in absorbing and retaining Ray’s principles, but eventually doing “your own thing”. Be it “36, Chowringhee Lane”, her outstanding directorial debut, or “Mr.…

  • Kamal Haasan turns 60

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      BY Haricharan Pudipeddi  Kamal Haasan, who turned 60 Friday, is not just an actor par excellence, but he has also donned multiple hats such as a filmmaker, writer, dancer, music composer. His colleagues speak highly about the versatile talent. Speaking to different people Kamal has worked with, to find out more about the multi-faceted artist.…

  • I don’t believe in Love Jihad: Kareena Kapoor

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    By Nivedita   Kareena Kapoor believes in “feeling of love” which, she feels, can happen between two people regardless of caste, creed, or religion. Therefore, the actress doesn’t relate to the concept of “Love Jihad” and says that she never believed in such theories. “I believe only in the feeling of love,” Kareena, who is married…

  • INTERVIEW: Priyanka Chopra

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    She enjoys star status in filmdom, but Priyanka Chopra says she missed having a guiding light in her journey. Now as a producer the former beauty queen plans to promote fresh talent. She calls herself a “baby producer”, but the 32-year-old wants to launch new talent in the film world with small, but good projects.…

  • Hrithik, Sussanne legally divorced

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    Hrithik Roshan and his estranged wife Sussanne Khan were granted divorce by the Bandra court, the Bollywood star’s lawyer said. Lawyer Deepesh Mehta said: “They are legally divorced now. Today at around 10:30 a.m., all things were done. They have got divorced in a very unique and elegant way where there is no alimony and…

  • Deepika was always a star: SRK

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      Shah Rukh Khan, the producer and hero of Deepika Padukone’s debut film “Om Shanti Om”, says she has paved the way for her own success and that she always had it in her to be a “star”. SRK and Deepika worked under Farah Khan’s direction for “Om Shanti Om”, and the team has joined…

  • Second Clooney wedding party in Buckinghamshire

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    It seems that actor George Clooney’s wedding festivities are not over yet. The actor is reportedly throwing another party in Buckinghamshire to celebrate his wedding to British human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin. According to a report in The Sun newspaper, they are organising a bash at the Danesfield House in Buckinghamshire Oct 24, reports contactmusic.com.…

  • M J named 2014’s top earning dead celebrity

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    Late King of Pop Michael Jackson has been named the world’s top earning dead celebrity of 2014 with his estate minting $140 million, according to Forbes magazine. Jackson’s estate is said to have made almost three times as much as perennial list topper Presley, who made $55 million over the same 12-month period. reports dailymail.co.uk.…

  • INTERVIEW: Agneya Singh

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      He’s young, creative and not afraid to take risks. Independent filmmaker Agneya Singh, whose debut work “M Cream”, a “socio-political commentary on contemporary India”, is doing the festival rounds, says cinema must, once again, be used to bring about a revolution in the country. “I think that we need to bring cinema back into…

  • Hema Malini @ 66

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    By Subhash K.Jha   After several hectic travel schedules, veteran actress and politician Hema Malini, who turned 66 , is happy to spend a “quiet” birthday in Mumbai with her elder daughter Esha and son-in-law Bharat Takhtani. She says she looks back at her journey with “affection”. “I was supposed to be in my constituency Mathura.…

  • Big B urges support for flood-hit Kashmir

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      On behalf of the Indian film fraternity, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Tuesday appealed to all citizens to contribute to the cause of rehabilitating the flood-ravaged Kashmir. Big B is the front-runner of the campaign “Hum Hain…Umeed-e-Kashmir”, an initiative of the entertainment industry, led by the Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), the Film and…

  • INTERVIEW: King Khan

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    Shah Rukh Khan’s production banner Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt Ltd., which is reportedly targeting a 25 percent annual business growth, is set to roll out four to five films and the Bollywood superstar says he won’t act in them. “We want to make four-five films without me. As a producer I would like to concentrate…

  • Big B turns 72

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    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turned 72 birthday , feels there’s no gift greater than spending time with family. The actor, who feels “luckiest today”, has thanked all those who have been in his life through happiness but also in “loneliness”. “To them that wish for me for my 72nd moving into 73rd…I have just few…

  • Queen makes Angelina Honorary Dame

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     Actress Angeline Jolie made her first public appearance after her marriage with actor Brad Pitt when she was made an Honorary Dame by Queen Elizabeth II, for her work to fight sexual violence and for her services to British foreign policy. The “Maleficent” star, who was honoured wduring a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace, however,…

  • INTERVIEW: Rekha @ 60

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      She describes herself as a “student of life” and believes in acting upon things. Bollywood’s ageless beauty Rekha, who turns 60 Friday, says she is still put through the practice of warding away the evil eye — a ritual that her mother exercised for her well being. “On my birthday, I remember my amma…

  • INTERVIEW: Preetika Rao

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    By Subhash K.Jha  Actress Preetika Rao is flummoxed by reports suggesting she is in a relationship with the director of her successful serial “Beintehaa”. She has clarified that she is single and that she has no time to ‘mingle’. “I don’t know where these tall tales come from. There are two directors for ‘Beintehaa’ –…

  • Sania Mirza to walk the ramp

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    Tennis star Sania Mirza has been chosen by Ritu Pande as the showstopper for her show on Friday at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Spring-Summer 2015, starting here Wednesday. The designer will launch a collection titled “Lady in Lace”, inspired by the layered nuances and hidden beauty of quintessential Victoriana. The French and…