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Box Office Analysis-November 16 , 2006
First weekend performance of latest releaseThough trade seems to be a trifle surprised while looking at the sustained run of 'Vivah' since the day it has released, readers may remember that we had mentioned in the last week's box office column about the film…
"If the character is important, I could try skin show" - Tulip Joshi
Tulip Joshi, who made a dream debut in Yashraj films "Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai' and followed it up with critically acclaimed performance in 'Matrubhumi', will be making a comeback again in 'Shunya' opposite Nasseruddin Shah. The film is written by Anurag Kashyap. Apart from…
Grand muhurat of Punjabi film Dil Mera Modd De
Punjabi films, language, and music have global appeal these days. These films are a far cry from Hindi cinema that is full of sleaze and violence. They promote Indian traditions, culture, ethos, and values. Some of the Punjabi films have done better than Hindi films…
Pooja Batra Launches Book in US as Zakir Hussain Performs
Beautiful Pooja Batra was recently seen in the Big Apple at the launch of the book 'Encyclopedia of the Indian Diaspora'. The event was held at the grand ballroom of the Manhattan Centre and what's more Pooja shared the limelight in this magnificent auditorium with…
Zayeds Wife Chews Paan?
Today is actor Zayed Khan's first marriage anniversary. But what's more shocking is that the 'Rocky' star admitted in a national newspaper today that his wife Malaika had a habit of chewing 'Paan' and that she is trying to give it up. Now, hey dude,…
Don Turns 41
Shahrukh 'Don' Khan turns 41 today. And he is basking in the glorious success of Farhan Akhtar's 'Don' that has been a runaway success all over the world. Alright the critics response has been a mixed one, but then Khan has an answer to that:…
Music Mazaa Exclusive on Aishwaryas Birthday
'I couldn't have found a better role to essay on celluloid,' says Aishwarya Rai about her enactment of Rusva's 'Umrao Jaan' releasing this Friday. It so happens Ash turned 33 today and the excitement is palpable as this birthday will be spent waiting excitedly for…
"I am not nervous" - Anjana Sukhani
Lead pair of 'Jaana - Let's Fall In Love' were in capital on a whirlwind tour for the promotion of their film that releases this Friday.Rehan Khan and Anjana Sukhani interacted with the media and were visibly happy'n'excited to see their film hitting the…
Box Office Analysis - I
First weekend performance of latest releaseThe box office outcome for the flurry of release last week was pretty much as per the expectations. 'American Blend' was the biggest casualty since it came without any buzz and would disappear without a whimper. Neither was an…
From the Sitar to the Guitar, a musical journey
On 24 and 25 November 1995, at the Cirque Royal in Brussels, world music pioneers and lifelong friends Yehudi Menuhin and Ravi Shankar presented From the Sitar to the Guitar, a musical journey that starts nearly a thousand years ago in Rajasthan, India, and culminates…