Gen X superstars

For the past few years, many new comers have arrived and some of them seem to be really promising. So now Bollywood has a new crop of superstars vying with each other with the Khan trio in the forty plus age bracket..

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Dostana A funny quadrangle

Dostana is a story about friendship and not gays. AB’s baby’s lassie actions will make you roll on the floor with laughter. Abhishek Bachchan is hilarious and wacky in the movie! Priyanka sizzles through the movie..

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IFFI 2008 – Focus, Switzerland

IFFI 2008, opened its 'Country Focus' section from Switzerland, marking the 60th year of the signing of the Indo-Swiss Friendship Treaty. 'Tandoori Love', directed by Oliver Paulus and 'Hippie Masala' already have viewers waiting for a watch.

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Media and the changing mores of a decadent society

It was Park Street on 31st December night,when suddenly a girl came running up to my Jiju and said, “Can you give me a lift, these guys are after me!” So, we dropped her and I suggested she start wearing dresses the next time she is out on Park Street..

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Ashutosh and Diana: Brother sister

Ashu is in search of a 'bahu' for her mother and a nice wife for himself. He would love to get married now since three months of isolation had settled his wandering mind and heart. Well… who so ever she might be, she would indeed get her 'Richie Rich.

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Ashutosh was destined to win Bigg Boss

Though Ashutosh Kaushik had the votes in place and a good dose of the glamorous Diana Hayden for company, he was also destined to win the season 2 of Bigg Boss. If numerology is to be believed, it was Ashutosh's game all the way.

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Ashutosh was destined to win Bigg Boss

Though Ashutosh Kaushik had the votes in place and a good dose of the glamorous Diana Hayden for company, he was also destined to win the season 2 of Bigg Boss. If numerology is to be believed, it was Ashutosh's game all the way.

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Media and the changing mores of a decadent society

It was Park Street on 31st December night,when suddenly a girl came running up to my Jiju and said, “Can you give me a lift, these guys are after me!” So, we dropped her and I suggested she start wearing dresses the next time she is out on Park Street..

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Commemorating the glory of Indian art films

The realistic, often ethnographic scripting of Indian art films has made it stand out amid several popular cinemas. Despite the lack of glamour and glitz, using cinema as an artistic medium Indian art films continue to rule.

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Indians deserve Rahul Mahajan as Bigg Boss?

Employing vast resources bequeathed by his murdered father Pramod Mahajan, Rahul seems poised to wipe out the stigma of being involved in heroin racket, wife-torturing topped by divorce and some bizarre affairs and become a political entity.

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Jodhaa Akbar: A historical romance

Romance as a genre comes out best as fiction - be it in celluloid form or as written word. The scope for expression is endless. The mind is a boundary-less canvas where imagination can run free. More so, when the theme is grandiose..

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Jodhaa Akbar: A historical romance

Romance as a genre comes out best as fiction - be it in celluloid form or as written word. The scope for expression is endless. The mind is a boundary-less canvas where imagination can run free. More so, when the theme is grandiose..

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Commemorating the glory of Indian art films

The realistic, often ethnographic scripting of Indian art films has made it stand out amid several popular cinemas. Despite the lack of glamour and glitz, using cinema as an artistic medium Indian art films continue to rule.

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Television strike called off: End of repeat telecast

Finally the long awaited TV strike came to a conclusive end yesterday, so all you viewers can now heave a sigh of relief and get hooked on to your favourite serials. The production is back on track and fresh new episodes are expected Friday onwards.

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Rahul Mahajan out of the Bigg Boss house

After the incident of breaking out of the house, Bigg boss demanded an apology from the house members. While other three apologised, Rahul, the most popular contender, refused to do so and as a result he was evicted..

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Quantum of Solace: A review

The script fails to give Bond any impressive dialogues even at the end. However, the rudimentary and frothy finish puts 'Quantum of Solace' in line with Roger Moore movies of the seventies and eighties..

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Game of TRP

The TRP game will not usher in changes in society. It will not be possible through yellow journalism but with true journalism and due to this probably a channel's TRP will not increase but our society might just take a step forward..

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Album review of Pussycat Dolls

The latest album PCD by the Pussycat Dolls in general does not deserve to be consumed by people who are interested in preserving their families. Though the songs have catchy rhymes, there is nothing more than immorality in each verse..

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Vivek turns to action with parkour stunts

Vivek Oberoi has been all busy shooting in South Africa for Kumar Taurani's untitled venture. Vivek is doing parkour stunts in this movie and for this he has been receiving special training from action experts, Dean from UK and David from Thailand.

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Chunky copies Farhan, turns rockstar!

Chunky Pandey, in his forthcoming movie 'Daddy Cool' plays a home-made drug dealer, who is a run down rockstar. His look in the flick is a combination of Jim Morrison get up and our very own rockstar avtaar Farhan Akhtar's long hair style.

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Chunky copies Farhan, turns rockstar!

Chunky Pandey, in his forthcoming movie 'Daddy Cool' plays a home-made drug dealer, who is a run down rockstar. His look in the flick is a combination of Jim Morrison get up and our very own rockstar avtaar Farhan Akhtar's long hair style.

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Strong local content strengthens BIG 92.7 FM

BIG 92.7 FM, India’s number one FM station and a radio initiative from Adlabs Films Ltd, has again proved its supremacy in the latest radio audience measurement (RAM) findings. BIG FM has consolidated its leadership in Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata..

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‘Super Obama’ now battles Palin in video game

A new computer game has taken the war between Obama and Palin to the virtual world. The game makes a number of digs at Sarah Palin. It features luxury stores Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, in reference to the controversy over her wardrobe..

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Aditya Chopra deprived of melody!

Aditya Chopra's "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" has a twist for the followers of Yash Raj films. Their all time favourite voice Lata Mangeshkar seems to have been excluded in this new project. Yash Chopra's very own Lata didi's voice is missing..

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Amy Winehouse: Famous for antics

Amy Winehouse is known for being in the eye of controversy than anything else. Despite talent, instead of her work, it’s her antics that keep her in news. Besides, even her music looks like an effort to gain attention, even if it’s negative..

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Aap Ki Kachehri – A real show

The reports said that Aap ki Kacheri is loosely based on the American reality show Judge Judy where the host Judy discusses various cases with the normal public and then tries to find out who is guilty in the particular.

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Something about Last Lear

The script of "Last Lear" revolves around the eccentric and sensitive protagonist and along with it brings out the beauty and charisma of theatre and cinematic brilliance coupled with some intense performances..

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Deshdrohi: A movie not to be missed

The Maharashtra state police and MNS have raised objection over the release of the latest film Deshdrohi. The promos of the film suggest that the film is based on the boiling issue of regionalism and role of dirty politics in dividing the nation.

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'Sikkim' to be screened at Kolkata Film festival

Satyajit Ray was a great film maker but few know that he also made documentaries like 'Sikkim'. Banned after the Sikkim's accession to India, the documentary' has been restored and will be shown at Kolkata film fair from November 10 to 17..

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Alarm bells toll for Bollywood

With films getting shelved and production houses shying away from taking up new projects, Bollywood is facing the economic crunch. It is indeed a tough time ahead for the industry which apart from the glamour wallowed in money and more.

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Washington, DC gets ready for Indian Film Festival

Looks like Washington, DC film enthusiasts are going to have a magik-filled and rocking time at the Indian Visions Film Festival, starting November 13-16. Abhishek Kapoor's blockbuster Rock On!! will be the opening night film..

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DD Kashmir is restarting musical reality programme

Doordarshan Kashmir is restarting Milay sur series II for budding singers to showcase their musical talent. Station director Dr Masoodi, said that it is being done on public demand. Knowledge of Kashmiri language, music is must for participants..

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'Kyunki...' surrenders to reality

The great Indian soap opera 'Kyunki...' has finally surrendered to reality. The serial ratings had gone considerably down during last many months and the producers had to shut the show. The last episode of the serial was aired on November 6..

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How wicked can Nikita get?

Nikita Anand's character in the film 'Ek Second – Jo Zindagi Badal De' will see her trying to scare audiences with a typical sarcastic and scary laughter, something that SRK did with K-K-K-K-Kiran. Let's see how the pretty lass manages to evoke scare.

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Can 'Deshdrohi' pass the acid test?

Film Deshdrohi's release has been deferred for a week amidst protests led by MNS on the ground that the film tries to cash in on the existing controversial situation in Mumbai pertaining to anti north Indian campaign led by Raj Thackeray and MNS..

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Fashion: Based on true story

The movie 'Fashion' featuring Kangana Ranaut is based on the true and tragic story of model Gitanjali who plummeted from the glamour of the ramp to the abysmal depths of drugs, alcohol and many men.

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After Big B and SRK, Chunky to play 'Don'

Chunky Pandey will be playing a double role, a take on 'Don' in 'Sankat City'. The actor feels that after Amjad Khan and Amrish Puri, the concept of villain is dying and he is keen on stepping into their shoes. Are the producers listening?.

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Saru Mainis new album ready for release

Saru Maini's latest album 'Shake It - Shake It' is all set for release. The music is very peppy and the lyrics are encapsulate romance delicately. For the first time, Saru has also penned down the lyrics for two of the songs..

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Saru Mainis new album ready for release

Saru Maini's latest album 'Shake It - Shake It' is all set for release. The music is very peppy and the lyrics are encapsulate romance delicately. For the first time, Saru has also penned down the lyrics for two of the songs..

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Living Legends Crew: The Grouch

The Grouch's multidimensional reputation keeps him at the helm of independent music. This renowned member of Living Legends Crew is a successful beatmaker and a businessman. The hip hop artist remains a source of inspiration for all.

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Pakistani filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar: An interview

“I love to make film on serious topics. But there should be humour in it. I always wanted to make a film which is based on Indo-Pak relations, but not on terrorism. My film is a mixed bag, it not a serious kind of a film” - Mehreen Jabbar..

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Bhojpuri film industry to relocate out of Mumbai

Due to increasing insecurity because of MNS's tirade against north Indians, the Bhojpuri film industry is now planning to relocate itself out of Mumbai. The move could, however, hurt hundreds of Maharashtrians employed in the Rs 200-crore industry..

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What the Bigg Boss has achieved?

The Bigg Boss has given an opportunity to the ‘fallen’ heroes and heroines to be in the limelight again. But can they manage to stay in the limelight? After all, they have been out of the limelight for years after failing in their respective fields..

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Shahrukh Khan turns older by a year

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan celebrates his 43rd birthday. In a brief career of less than two decades, Shahrukh is considered among the all time great actors of Indian Cinema and a successful film producer and television host..

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