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International Extravaganza - Ferriswheel'sWorldfest is Back

Nov 21, 2014, at 10:22 pm

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Ferriswheel Entertainment's international performing festival –Worldfest, after successfully exhilarating over 75,000+ audiences over the past 2 years is back to take India by storm this winter.

Nargis Fakhri launches the Art of Oiling

Nov 21, 2014, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS) Guess who's been stressing on the importance of hair oiling techniques lately? Bollywood beauty Nargis Fakhri launched the Art Of Oiling for Parachute Advansed and International Massage expert Moses Chundi.

Dharma Productions prepones the release of Brothers

Nov 21, 2014, at 10:06 pm

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Brothers starring Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Jacqueline Fernandes and Jackie Shroff will be ready to open in theatres months before the original release date, on July 31, 2015.

Bappi Lahiri's song Yaar Bina back with bang

Nov 21, 2014, at 06:19 pm

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): The eighties are back with a bang! In 2014, dance to the tunes of "Yaar Bina" which is a fresh take on Bappi Lahiri's original track from the 1980s. Yaar Bina is the first song to be launched from the film "Main Aur Mr Riight" featuring actress Shenaz Treasury and television heartthrob Barun Sobti. Keeping in with the elements of the original number, this refreshing song makes the listener groove to its peppy beats.

Aamir Khan to fully dedicate 43 days to P.K.

Nov 21, 2014, at 04:43 am

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Aamir Khan's Christmas release P.K. is just around the corner and he has fully dedicated his time to the film.

We will not succumb to pressure: Mahesh Bhatt

Nov 21, 2014, at 12:18 am

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): After Mumbai police busted plans of targeting Bollywood stalwarts by underworld don Ravi Pujari, Director Mahesh Bhatt said they will not be succumbing to such threats, media reported.

No compromises for Sajid Khan!

Nov 20, 2014, at 09:52 pm

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Fans are not the only ones who are cinema crazy, in fact a huge number of famous Bollywood personalities have spoken about their love for movies. Director Sajid Khan is one of them. As per What Hi Fi Sound and Vision Magazine, Sajid Khan’s love for films lead to him being the first one from India to install Dolby Atmos multidimensional home theatre sound system at his Juhu residence.

Happy Ending making match on Tinder!

Nov 20, 2014, at 07:26 pm

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Director duo Raj & DK's upcoming film Happy Ending which stars Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'cruz, Govinda, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey is set to release on Nov 21 and the digital campaign for this film has gone beyond the traditional social media of Facebook & Twitter and has explored the popular dating app Tinder.

Sourav visits Big B on sets of 'Piku'

Nov 20, 2014, at 05:23 am

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS): It’s not every day that one gets a chance to see legends meet. This special occasion was witnessed on the sets of Shoojit Sircar's Piku in Kolkata recently.

Vir Das ties knot with Shivani Mathur in Sri Lanka

Nov 20, 2014, at 04:19 am

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS): Actor Vir Das tied the nuptial knot with Shivani Mathur after a five year courtship at a highly secret ceremony in Sri Lanka on Oct 19.

Tiger Shroff to play a superhero in his next with Remo D'Souza

Nov 20, 2014, at 04:16 am

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS): After making a successful debut with Sajid Nadiadwala's Heropanti, Tiger Shroff became the blue eyed boy for most directors. However, he was in no hurry to sign a film.

Pandit Jasraj awarded Sumitra Lifetime Achievement

Nov 20, 2014, at 03:53 am

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS): In a recent function to commemorate the birth centenary of Sumitra Charat Ram, Sangeet Martand Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj was awarded the Sumitra Lifetime Achievement award.

45th IFFI takes off at Goa on Thursday

Nov 19, 2014, at 10:27 pm

Panaji, Nov 19 (IBNS): The 45th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) takes off on Thursday at Goa amidst great fanfare and with a gala show of music and dance being held from 20th to 30th November, 2014.

Big B: The Man Behind the Make-up

Nov 19, 2014, at 09:52 pm

While Amitabh Bachchan shoots in Kolkata sporting a paunch with Deepika Padukone for Piku, TWF correspondent Shoma A Chatterji in an interview tries to discover the man behind the make-up

Aditya Roy Kapur receives a blood written letter on his birthday

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:48 pm

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS) Actor Aditya Roy Kapur who celebrated his birthday this year in Kashmir shooting for his next was in for a big surprise.

Shakti Kapoor fancies Rajkumar Rao

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:26 pm

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS) Shakti Kapoor admires young actor Rajkumar Rao. The National award winner has found a fan in Shakti Kapoor. They are working together in upcoming movie 'Shimla Mirchi' with popular actress Hema Malini and Sholay director Ramesh Sippy.

Goa gearing up for 45th IFFI

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:24 am

Panaji, Nov 18 (IBNS): Goa is gearing up to host the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) from Nov 20.

IFFI: Wong Kar-Wai to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 19, 2014, at 03:27 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) One of the Hong Kong's most celebrated filmmakers Wong Kar-Wai will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 45th edition of IFFI.

Language of change

Nov 18, 2014, at 10:39 pm

The 'Bell Bajao' campaign against domestic violence through film snippets brought filmmaker Bauddhayan Mukherji instant recognition. His first feature film in Bengali Teenkahon (Three Obsessions) has already made its mark in international festivals with its innovative treatment as they were shot in keeping with the filmmaking style of that period. Shoma A. Chatterji reports

I wish to be a kid again: Bachchan

Nov 18, 2014, at 09:26 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): While unveiling the first look of Anindya Chatterjee's directorial debut Bengali film 'Open tee Bioscope', Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan said he wished to be a kid again.

Ashvin Gidwani Productions and Vir Das unleash the ‘Battle Of Da Sexes’

Nov 18, 2014, at 09:13 pm

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Ashvin Gidwani Productions is set to bring stand up comedian Vir Das with two shows of Battle Of Da Sexes this November at the St. Andrews Auditorium here.

Big B unveils first look of Anindya Chatterjee's 'Open Tee Bioscope'

Nov 18, 2014, at 06:32 am

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, alongwith filmmaker-producer Shoojit Sircar, unveiled the first look of upcoming Bengali flick 'Open Tee Bioscope' in Kolkata on Monday.

Adhuna joins Farhan while he signs the HeForShe campaign declaration

Nov 18, 2014, at 06:05 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): Bollywood director-actor Farhan Akhtar is the UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.

Shraddha Kapoor attends Kill Dil screening despite having flu

Nov 18, 2014, at 06:03 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor not only keeps her work but her personal commitments too.

YRF collaborates with YouTube Creators For Kill Dil promotions

Nov 18, 2014, at 05:55 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): Yash Rai Films (YRF) has collaborated with YouTube creators for 'Kill Dil' Promotions.

'Margarita, With A Straw' to be screened at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Nov 18, 2014, at 05:52 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): Actress Kalki Koechlin starrer 'Margarita, With a Straw' is set to be screened at the prestigious Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (TBNFF) in Estonia on Nov 24.

Kim Kardashian will be paid Rs 5 crore for Bigg Boss 8?

Nov 18, 2014, at 03:43 am

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IBNS): While Colors officially confirmed that Kim Kardashian would be coming to India and participating in Season 8 of the popular reality show Bigg Boss aired on Colors, news and Bollywood portal IndyaNewz.com did a bit of digging to find out how much Kim Kardashian is being paid.

Kolkata Calling is inspired by Mrinal Sen's 'Calcutta 71': Mainak

Nov 17, 2014, at 11:48 pm

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Bengali filmmaker Mainak Bhaumik on Saturday said the inspiration to make his upcoming movie 'Kolkata Calling' originated from legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen’s 'Calcutta 71'.

Threats, bans part of life of Iran filmmakers: Niki Karimi

Nov 17, 2014, at 05:54 pm

Indian film buffs who are festival regulars are familiar with the name and face of the beautiful Niki Karimi. She is Iran's first star with a charisma of her own who has acted in off-mainstream films in Iran and graduated to film making alongside acting. She was present at the 20th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Several films featuring her in the lead and a couple of films she has directed were part of the festival. In a brief one-to-one, Niki opened up about her career as actress and as director in Iran.

Veena Malik, Khattak launches a charitable organization in UK

Nov 17, 2014, at 03:01 am

Islamabad, Nov 16 (IBNS) Actress Veena Malik and Asad Bashir Khan Khattak had one of the best outing in the recent months.