Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, known for his love of sports, has been signed up as the official brand ambassador for hockey in the country - a move expected to give the neglected game a much-needed boost.

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Director Rahul Rawail has no regrets about making the raunchy sex comedy 'Buddha Mar Gaya' despite discouraging verdicts, even as he prepares to base his next movie on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) After seeing tough days in Bollywood, life seems to be looking up finally for Upen Patel. The British-born actor, who just turned 26, has several promising projects on hand, including in a Suniel Shetty production.

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Barring Shirish Kunder, almost every director who has worked for producer Sajid Nadiadwala has been signed for a three-film deal.

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former women's hockey coach Mir Ranjan Negi, who inspired Shah Rukh Khan's role in 'Chak De! India', doesn't want to hog the limelight emanating from the movie's success.

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17(IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty will donate food items among 1,000 families in a Kerala village hit by chikunguniya on the occasion of Onam.

Bangalore, Aug 17 (IANS) Construction magnate and filmmaker Ashok Kheny is planning a film on the vexed Cauvery waters issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

M.F. Husain plans to cast K. Asif's granddaughter as Anarkali in his version of 'Mughal-e-Azam'. Though it isn't official yet, the announcement might come Saturday in London when Haya turns 18.