My music has romance and mischief: Penaz Masani

ROMANTIC AND having a child like mischief is how Penaz Masani describes her music, which has captivated the world, since she arrived on the scene with 'Aap Ki Bazm Mein' in 1981. Noted for her mellifluous rendition of Ghazals, the singer was sharing her musical journey with select fans in the millennium city, Gurgaon, on the invitation of Razzel Dance School.

Recently awarded with a Padam Shri, Peenaz said that it was a great honour to be bestowed with the national award and promised to work harder for the cause of music and humanity in future.

Currently, the Ghazal singer is working on a musical album by poet Dushyant Kumar, who has written extensively on social and political issues.

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Reality Shows: The best product on sale

WHAT IS  it about the reality shows that makes us watch them with total addiction? It is demeaning in a way that people earn money out of someone's misery and we as an audience find it so amusing. Isn't it time for us to be making smart choices and deciding what is good entertainment.
 
In the days of Doordarshan it was much simpler, the shows at least had a cheering sense of morals and also made us lead a life of ease. Today we are stuck in an identity crisis that most of us go through as a part of growing up in a metro where everything is branded, placed and bought. We choose the costliest of brands for the sake of showing them off and we end up spending lavishly until we are broke. As viewers and consumers, we are the ones who make these channels earn their TRPs and so there is an urgent need for us to decide what must be worth watching.These reality shows are so popular as they serve the basest of our needs one of which is meaningless entertainment.

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Feroz Khan: The Cowboy of the East

FEROZ KHAN is no more. He breathed his last on April 27, 2009 (Monday), at the age of 69. He had been ailing for some time after being diagnosed for cancer. It’s tragic that April has claimed two legendary figures of Bollywood – Shakti Samanta on April 4 and now the dashing Khan.

Born in Bangalore (Sept 25, 1939) to SAK Tanoli (Afghani) and Fatima (Irani), he had Sajay, Sameer and Akbar for his brothers and one sister Dilshad Begum.

Post education, he came to Bombay and landed a role in Didi (1960). His first big hit was Oonche Log (1965). It led to his gradual rise in filmdom and road to success. He gave multitude of hits – Dharmatma (1975), Nagin (1976), Qurbani (1980), Janbaaz (1986) and Dayavaan (1988).

He then took break from acting and concentrated on being a producer, director and editor. Subsequently, he launched the career of his only son Fardeen Khan. Fardeen is now married to yester-year actress Mumtaz’s daughter Natasha Madhwani.

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Salman-Katrina-Asin love triangle a hoax!

SALMAN KHAN has been haunted for too long. Whether he is unfriendly or friendly to media doesn’t really make any difference. His silence has been misconstrued, time and again.

Gossip mongers have separated him from his long-time girlfriend Katrina and linked him to the latest Bollywood sensation Asin Thottumkal. But even before the silence is broken, one can sense it to be the handiwork of some idle minds.

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Laugh away your worries

According to a French doctor, laughter deepens upon breathing, improves blood circulation, speeds up the process of tissue healing and stabilises many body functions..

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Prima Donna Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone took to modeling at an early age, while still in college and was a supermodel before she turned to acting. Her height, slenderness and fresh looking face have gone a long way in making her a supermodel and stand out from the crowd.

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Miss India World 2009 homecoming

To honour the homecoming of the Femina Miss India World 2009 Pooja Chopra, her family, friends and Pageant Coach Ritika Ramtri Kumar, recently threw a bash at The Tiara Pageant Training Studio. She said she is thrilled to be back home.

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SRK rules Bollywood and IPL

Shahrukh Khan's much appreciated movie Om Shanti Om was recently honoured with Best Marketed Movie of the Decade Award at 4Ps BMA Power Awards. His IPL team KKR was also awarded for the Best Marketing Strategy.

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Why is Anil Kapoor so happy?

In the recent times, Indian media has seen Anil Kapoor bragging a lot about Slumdog Millionaire and his role in an American serial ?24?. Perhaps, the Bollywood star has forgot that he played a very little role in both the foreign projects.

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How films show the other world?

Both foreign and Indian films tend to portray other countries in a manner that is largely untrue; yet the audience believes the images. False perceptions are harmful in an era of global economy where mutual understanding is crucial.

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Pooja Chopra crowned Femina Miss India

The prestigious Femina beauty contest saw three sparkling winners for the year 2009. Puneite Pooja Chopra was crowned Miss India World, while Ekta Choudhury won the Miss India Universe, followed Shriya Kishore with the Miss India Earth title.

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Bollywood sensation Mahi Gill bereaved

Dev D actress and latest Bollywood sensation Mahi Gill was bereaved on April 5, when her dog Bruno – an intrinsic member of her family for the last 11 years - died suddenly on Sunday. Upset and disturbed, she had not eaten for 30 hours.

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'Padmashree' should be taken back from Akshay Kumar

The day when Bollywood star Akshya Kumar was honoured by President of India with the prestigious Padma award, was seen in an obscene gesture at Lakme Fashion Show when he got buttons of his pants opened by his wife Twinkle.

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Big B to launch his own news channel: Reports

Amitabh Bachchan is soon going to launch his own TV news channel, India 24/7. The news from industry source, also revealed that the planning, being done in collaboration with a big corporate house, is going on in full swing.

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Mithun, plays beggar in 'Zor Lagaa ke…. Haiya'

n the movie 'Zor Lagaa ke…. Haiya', Mithun plays a poor beggar. In the movie he features a long unkempt hair and beard, with only one set of costume throughout the film. In the movie he helps the children in saving their tree from being razed..

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T Series seeks injunction against Lehren.tv

Super Cassettes Industries have filed a law suit in Delhi High Court against Lehren TV for using T-Series songs and copyright works for programming without license. Infringement of copyright items could end creativity if not checked..

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Pantaloons Femina Miss India Collection 2009

Pantaloons, a part of Future Group, is among India's largest chains of fashion stores, with 43 stores across over 24 cities. It recently unveiled the 'Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2009 Collection', at a dazzling fashion show held in Mumbai.

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Knight and Angels: SRK and Juhi in the finale episode

SRK and Juhi Chawla charmed the angels in the grand finale of Knight and Angels. SRK fulfilled the dreams of the angels by dancing with them; while Juhi asked questions to the angels. The final episode would be telecast on Saturday at 9 pm..

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Watch thousands of television shows on free live TV

People are watching free live TV on Internet as it allows them to watch plenty of national and international channels on their PC or laptop and it also delivers good audio and video quality. People can watch more than 3000 channels on it..

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Play video games to sharpen your vision!

A new study has established that spending time in front of a computer screen may be good for improving your vision. Video games that require quick movements, precise and visually guided actions may help improve an individual's contrast sensitivity..

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Rs. 26 crore 'Raj Mahal' for Shilpa Shetty

The house where Shilpa Shetty is to move in has an imposing tree-lined driveway that leads past a horse statue to the side of the house where Raj parks his luxury car beneath triple balconies that make the most of the garden view.

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TV Bahu Sakshi Tanwar in Gurbir Garewal's next film

Ashutosh Rana and Sakshi Tanwar are all set to sizzle on the 70 mm screen in the upcoming Shivkala Motion Picture venture called Coffee House. The film was short in a record time and also features several AAFT students.

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TV Bahu Sakshi Tanwar in Gurbir Garewal's next film

Ashutosh Rana and Sakshi Tanwar are all set to sizzle on the 70 mm screen in the upcoming Shivkala Motion Picture venture called Coffee House. The film was short in a record time and also features several AAFT students.

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'Krantiveer- The Revolution' launched

White City Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Mehul Kumar launched the original blockbuster 'Krantiveer’s' sequel 'Krantiveer-The Revoution'. Nana Patekar and Dimple Kapadia honour were with the Mahurat Clap while Jahan Bloch makes her Bollywood debut..

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Akshay, Ash, Kakodkar receive Padma awards

Litterateur Kunwar Narain, academician Minoru Hara, INTACH chairman SK Mishra, danseuse VP Dhananjayan and his wife Shanta Dhananjayan and well-known sculptor and architect Vaidyanathan Ganapati Sthapati also received the Padma Bhushan awards..

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April Fools' Day

There are many legends and myths associated with this day. There are some interesting historical explanations regarding the origin of this festival. Among those, the ‘Calendar Change’ theory has been the most highly accepted..

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World Movies: Experience of a life-time

World Movies, a collection of award winning and critically acclaimed movies. It will compel you to think and take notice! It will dig deep in your minds and remain etched there! This is one genre of movie that will blow your mind away.... .

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