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Himesh, Rahman New Year Eve Showdown

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

One music composer Himesh Reshammiya wants to sing for is A R Rahman. A R on his part in his trademark humility says 'Reshammiya is doing a good job.' And this new year will mark an unexpected turn of events in this mutual-admiration-society. For both…

Aamir, the reformist, Rises again?

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

Aamir Khan is known to do different things. Differently. After supporting a film like 'Rang De Basanti' (It may never have been made if Aamir wouldn't have agreed to be a part of it), his support for the rehabilitation of the displaced people owing to…

Ronnie Screwvala makes the world aware of New Age Indian cinema

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

Richard Gere, Oliver Stone and Ronnie Screwvala recently walked the red carpet at the Dubai International Film Festival. They were there to speak at the houseful forum- Operation Cultural Bridge.All the stars seemed to grace the red carpet at Madinat Theatre, Dubai on Friday…

Rang De Basanti fails Golden Globe Test

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

'Rang De Basanti' is India's official entry to the Oscars this year. But there's a setback for the film as it failed to make it to the nominations list of the 64th Golden Globe. The five best foreign language films include 'Apocalypso' (US), 'Letters from…

Is Rahman the best composer we have?

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

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's next stop - Operation Cultural Bridge

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

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…

Does Bipasha deserve GIFA best actress trophy?

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

Bipasha Basu's sterling performance in 'Corporate' was her best till date. No doubts about that. But can it match the superlative effort put in by Kajol in 'Fanah'? The answer lies in the question itself. Incidentally Bipasha was present during the recently concluded GIFA Awards…

Im an international gypsy, says M F Hussain

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

'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…

GIFA, 2006 Nominees - Part I

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

The prestigious GIFA Awards are getting underway today in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Check out the list of nominees and the winners of the critic's choice awards:Nominees For The Best1 Film : a) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (KANK) (Karan Johar)b) Krrish (Rakesh Roshan)…

GIFA, 2006 Nominees - Part III

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

The prestigious GIFA Awards are getting underway today in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Check out the list of nominees and the winners of the critic's choice awards:GIFA - TECHNICAL AWARDS - Winners1 Best Story : Raj Kumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra (Lage Raho Munnabhai)…