Last updated: Friday, February 10, 2012 2:13:40 PM
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Pankaj, Shabana team up again after 20 yearsThe casting of Vishal Bharadwaj's "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" (MKBKM) just got more interesting. The film already boasted of an interesting cast comprising Pankaj Kapoor, Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma and now Shabana Azmi is on board.
Bearded, pierced ears look for Imran Imran Khan has been roped in for Vishal Bharadwaj's "Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola" and the actor is working on his looks and hopes to live up to the filmmaker's exacting standards.
Children will find ''Journey 2'' likeable (IANS Movie Review)Film: ''Journey 2 - Mysterious Island''; Director: Brad Preyton; Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Hutcherson, Luiz Guzman, Michael Caine and Kristin Davis; Rating: ** 1/2
Kanwar was obsessed with films: Shekhar KapurAcclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur remembers producer-director Raj Kanwar, who passed away Friday, as a "kid obsessed with films".
''Marina'' feel-good movie with strong message (Tamil Movie Review)Film: ''Marina''; Cast: Siva Karthikeyan , Oviya, ''Pakada'' Pandian, Sundararajan, Jitan Mohan, Attakati Aarumugam, Jayashree; Director: Pandiraj; Cinematographer: Vijay; Composer: Girish G; Rating: ***
Darshan sparks interest with ''Chingari'' (Kannada Movie Review)Film: ''Chingari''; Cast: Darshan, Deepika Kamaiah, Bhavana, Teju, Ramesh Bhat, Sumitra, Srujan Lokesh, Yashas Surya and Praveen; Producers: Mahadev, Manu Gowda; Screenplay Writer-Director: Harsha; Camera: H.C. Venu; Composer: Hari Krishna; Rating: ***
Dad''s goodwill gave me a head start: Mammootty''s sonKochi, Feb 5 (IANS) ''Second Show'', the debut film of Mammootty''s son Dulquar Salman, has hit the theatres and the newcomer says his father''s goodwill has given him a head start, but admits that he will have to work hard to carve a niche for himself.
Now showbiz trains arc lights on AgraAgra, Feb 5 (IANS) Agra is attracting a lot of filmmakers and TV serial producers, thanks to its exotic locales, advanced studios, budding local talent and, of course, the iconic 17th century monument to love, the Taj Mahal.
I'm not mad at Shahid, Punit: Sonam Actress Sonam Kapoor denies reports of having problems with actor Shahid Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra.
Madhuri's wax statue to be unveiled March 7 The much-awaited wax statue of Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit will be unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds March 7.
Abhishek turns 36, B'wood says happy b'day As Abhishek Bachchan turned 36 Sunday, close friends took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish him. Some sent him a "big and tall hug", while others wished happiness to the "coolest person".
Culinary journey of Hindoostan on the canvas of Raj eraNew Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Indian cuisine is drawing global celebrities, its latest aficionado being Arnold Schwarzenegger who was reported missing his appointments to gorge on king-size naans and tandoori prawns at Bukhara at ITC Maurya.
Bollywood celebs grace Ritesh-Genelia reception Almost the entire Mumbai film fraternity Saturday turned up at the wedding reception of Genelia D''Souza and Riteish Deshmukh held at the Grand Hyatt.
Riteish-Genelia church wedding a family affairAfter a lavish Maharashtrian-style wedding, Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia Dsouza chose to stay low-key as they exchanged wedding vows again in a traditional church wedding Saturday.
Flash mob greets Imran at New York University New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan, who is currently busy promoting his forthcoming film "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu", was in for a surprise when he was greeted by a flash mob during his visit to New York University.
Mohit Suri to direct ''Aashiqui 2'' with fresh facesMohit Suri is set to wield the megaphone for the follow-up to 1990 film "Aashiqui" and the director says he now plans to rope in new faces for it.