A R Rahmans's three songs, 'Khalbali' and 'Lukha Chipi' from 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Chan Chan' from 'Water' have been shortlisted amongst top 56 songs of Oscars this year. It's a big honour for the man and the country. This reclusive genius who works at…

Ronnie Screwvala, the man behind UTV's success will speak at the ongoing Dubai International Film Festival on December 15 at a forum titled Operation Cultural Bridge which would also have the likes of filmmaker Oliver Stone, actor Richard Gere on the panel of speakers at…

Salman Khan was the best thing about 'Baabul' and 'Jaaneman' (his last two releases). He is looking like a dream, the humour is not forced any more and the manner in which he has dealt with children in both the films has been very endearing.…

'I'm an international gypsy,' said M F Hussain in an interview recently in context with the forced exile from India, his country for the last ninety one years. The world famous modern artiste has always been prone to controversies. But the recent ones where he…

Three letters that spell magic. Three letters that spell excitement. Three letters that every Indian knows'.KBC is back with its new host Shahrukh Khan. Well, that's the text of the invite we received from Star Plus yesterday. And it also added that SRK will be…

The outrage attained glaring proportions when a fabulous scene with Aamir Khan riding on top of a horse was deleted from the title track of 'Rang De Basanti'. Why? It amounted to cruelty against the animals. Bizarre. But true. That's exactly the tortuous effect the…

Raghav Sachar is a young dude. With a hell lot of musical attitude. His score in 'Kabul Express' is an absolute revelation. And no, he is not your run-of-the-mill stuff. But at the same time, he is not diametrically 'hat ke' so that the masses…

Kamal D Nathani has assisted the likes of Sai Paranjpe on classics like 'Chashme Baddoor' and 'Katha'. He is also a part of another middle of the road cinema 'Saath Saath' that is best remembered for a fabulous music score. After spending several years in…

If the dare bare posters of 'Red Swastika' are any indications then Sherlyn Chopra is going to be one woman who will be making a lot of news over next few weeks.Earlier named Mona, Sherlyn is the lead protagonist of Vinod Pandey's 'Red Swastika'…

UTV Software Communications Ltd. has announced a joint venture with Malaysia-based Astro, focusing on the Youth segment. Investment in this venture is estimated at up to Rs. 200 crores.Zarina Mehta, COO - Broadcasting, UTV, says, "As much as 23% of the viewer ship of…