Bollywood Tabs

Konkana Sen starrer Manu Rewals Chai Pani etc., has been selected for the Montreal World Film Festival, to be held from 26th August to 5th September.

After the stupendous success of KYA KOOL HAI HUM, Balaji is ready with yet another kool offering KOI AAP SA. Aftab Shivdasani, Natassha and Dipanita Sharma......

Leicester, Sep 26 : A Bollywood enthusiast here has paid a tribute to Raj Kapoor by opening a new Indian restaurant full of memorabilia and music associated with the master showman.Guests at the restaurants can taste choice Indian delicacies while reliving the life and work of Raj Kapoor, and listening to lilting melodies such as "Mera Joota Hai Japani.." and "Hothon Pe Sachchai Rehti Hai...".

The buzz around the Hollywood release in India of "Monster in Law", starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda and Michel Vartan, finally culminated with its premiere in the presence of celebrities, reports Bollywood Trade. The energy was clearly visible as a mixed bag of celebrities from the film as well as television fraternity made their way to the venue. Making a stylish entry was early bird Bobby Darling and Ashutosh Rana. While Sushant Singh made a solo entrance, Shweta Kunoor walked in with Sakshi Shivanand and Shreya. Also present at the event were Vashu Bhagnani and Kushan Nandi. Shweta Keswani was accompanied by a host of her friends. Some other celebrities seen rubbing shoulders at the event were actor Aamir Ali and Pooja Kanwar, actor Rohit Roy made a late entry with wife Mansi Joshi Roy and Sudhanshu Pandey.

Kathmandu, Oct 20 : She might not have hit the right key at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, but Bollywoods oomph girl Mallika Sherawat is all set to hit the right keyboard in Nepal. The actress, whose international debut in the Jackie Chan-starrer "The Myth" lacked punch, will have more byte in her new role in Nepal -- she has been roped in by two computer companies to launch their new product in Nepal in sizzling style.

Rakshanda Khan walked the ramp for Shivangi designs on 17th october 2005 at ITC Grand MarathaShivangi, the product of two creative and inspired women Alpa and Reena, showcased its latest collection in their first ever solo showing last evening at the ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton for the coming festive season. As the evening progressed Anup Jalota walked in with Medha while Talat Aziz mingled with friends. To keep the temperatures soaring Gauri Tejwani, Riva Babbar and Sumit Sachdev made sure they turned heads and Tanaz Currim, Shubhavi, Kishen Mulchandani, designer Arshiya & husband Rij and Preeti Bedi kept company among other well wishers. The fashion show started with enthralling music as Shamita Singha, Dippanita Sharma, Aditi Gowatrikar, Alecia Raut, Mridula Chandrashekar, Kavita Kharayat, Tejaswini Kolhapure sashayed down the ramp in beautifully crafted silhouettes and styles in chic salwar kameezes, corset stylized blouses with sarees and skirts- a range of Indian and Indo western embellished prêt and couture creations. The ramp sizzled as Reshma Bombaywala shimmered in a deep red, sindhoor colored saree on the catwalk and the piece de resistance was when the gorgeous Rakshandha Khan made a grand entry in a doli and stepped out like a coy bride and made sure she was cheered as she sizzled the ramp.

Come September and star actor Hritihk Roshan would say Kaho Na Pyaar Hai to the lovely Singapore for next 60 days.With all set for Rakesh Roshans Krrish, the sequel to Koi... Mil Gaya, to be shot in Singapore for a 60-day nonstop from September to November, the city of business tycoons is going to be Hritihiks second home."Now Singapore will be like a second home to me," said Hrithik Roshan accompanied by his father after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding MoU agreement with the Singapore Tourism Board for the shooting.

Do you know who created panic in the entire unit of Saajid Nadiadwalas film, Jaaneman while shooting in New York.

A Spanish art house has introduced a Radha-Krishna series which has drawn both critical acclaim and profits.

Mumbai, Nov 5 : The astonishingly productive Priyadarshan is yet to complete his fourth film in six months but hes already planning his next and most ambitious project to date.He plans a big epic period film - "my first since Kala Pani" - about the Chau dancers of Orissa and Bihar who took on the might of the British rulers through the dance form.

By Rina ChandranMUMBAI - French electronics company Thomson SA is keen to partner with Indian companies in the growing media and entertainment business as it looks to broaden its base in Asia, its regional president said on Thursday.

Italian filmmaker Sergio Scapanini said at IFFI on Monday the Indo-Italian co-production treaty will help stimulate production of culturally vibrant films.

Anil Ambani-controlled Adlabs Films said the company was in the "process of negotiating" business deals in the entertainment sector, including with Hollywood companies.

Parents, kids look at gaming as a career option, while companies organise championships with hefty prizes.

Saif Ali Khan and Rosa at Olive fashion show by designer Arjun SalujaOlive bar & kitchen presented Victor Victoria featuring Delhi based, New York trained designer, Arjun Saluja. Saluja’s Fall/Winter collection on preview is inspired by the sumptuous, strong and androgynous womanhood of the Victorian Era.Henry & Ashita Tham of Olive along with designer Arjun Saluja, were accompanied last evening at the show by Actors Saif Ali Khan & Rosa, Vivek Mushran, Suman Ranganathan, Shayan Munshi & Pia Rai Chaudhari and Bob Brahmbhatt. Models Nina Manuel, Tania Zaetta, Sheetal Mallar, Reshma Bombaywalla & Chez Shetty were also present. Photographers Ashok Salian, Vikram Bawa & Palash Bose came in to check out Arjun’s works. Other’s present were Pooja Shetty of Imax Adlabs, artist Papri Bose, Palak & Samir Sheth, Anu & Sunny Diwan, Arjun Bhasin, directors Ruchi Narain & Vinta Nanda, Nasir Abdullah, designer Nikasha & TV Serial Artist Sonal Pendse. Adhuna Babhani Akhtar along with Ashok Babhani came in to check the fashion show in spite of having an event of B Blunt earlier in the day.

Designated CBI court here today extended the judicial remand of Monica Bedi, companion of underworld don Abu Salem, till January 2, 2006.

The young media production firm Contiloe Films, which has generated its position amongst the top TV productions companies within a short span of time, now launches their new serial Yeh Dil Chaahe More.

The government on Friday came out with a second list of companies shortlisted for participating in the financial bidding in phase-II of licensing in the private FM radio sector.

Mumbai: Though happy with her Grammy nomination for the collaborative album with "Kronos Quartet" featuring songs of her late husband and music composer R.D. Burman, Asha Bhosle is none too pleased with the way it was released in India."The less said about my experiences with music companies the better. My Kronos Quarter album was released by an inexperienced company Virgin. But its been greatly appreciated abroad. I am asked to perform my Kronos Quartet songs at concerts all over the world. In fact, Ill be at Carnegie Hall New York City on April 9. Then I might go to China and Japan with Panchams songs. I love the experience of singing live on stage."

The minister of Information and Broadcasting has awarded four FM radion stations to three private companies which would be set up by the middle of this year in the Northeastern region.

Renowned singer Kumar Sanu feels that music is passing through a bad phase, leading to the closure of several music companies.

Bono unveiled a new push to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa, announcing a new program by several companies to sell products under a brand called Red, with some of the revenue going to anti-AIDS programs.

Film: "Rang De Basanti"; Cast: Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan Pataudi, Alice Patten, R. Madhavan, Waheeda Rehman, Kirron Kher and Om Puri; Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra; Producer: Ronnie Screwvala; Music: A.R. Rahman; Rating I dont remember when I last saw a movie that had a story to tell and a message to give -- and did so in a real, gritty manner without being either preachy or dreary. Some people say history is boring. But sometimes walking through the lanes of the past can be enjoyable and gratifying, especially if your guide is someone as gifted as Rakyesh Mehra and companions as spirited as Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Kunal Kapoor and Soha.

Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is using her star power to rally support for a fellow Latino who is suffering from blood cancer. Lopez, 36, is urging Hispanics in New York city to donate blood marrow to help Janet Ovalles, a 29-year-old of Dominican descent, who needs a transplant from a matching donor to survive.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan , his wife Jaya Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan recently visited the famous Sandipani Vidyaniketan ashram at the newly-constructed Sri Hari temple, near Porbandar.

Isn™t it a curious coincidence that a boom in the stock market is often accompanied by a boom in the art market

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, a film about a cheese-loving British inventor and his long-suffering canine companion, walked off with the Oscar for animated feature - a victory for old-fashioned, stop-motion animation over modern computer imaging.

Weve heard about Mallika Sherawat being unprofessional. Heres another incident that proves it. Recently Mallika was to host a segment of the awards ceremony with Karan Johar on Zee Cine Awards, but she backed out at the last minute. Reason cited was that organizers did not agree to two of her demands - she wanted to fly executive class, accompanied by two bodyguards.

Home Sweet Home is a delicious soap churned out by Zee Smile. Raminder Singh Suri is the director of this venture whereas Paritosh Painter and Creative Director Balwinder Singh Suri of Ideas An entertainment company are the producers of this mega show. The serial features the likes of Imran Khan, Rajiv Kumar, Bhavana Balsavar , Bhaktiyar Irani, Sakhshi Sem, Shivani Joshi, Aditi Bhatia, Ashish Roy and Balwinder Singh Suri.

Rani Mukherjee and Dipanita Sharma, are two beautiful women who have been linked with Abhishek Bachchan in the past. Recent most name that has been tagged along with his name is of gorgeous Aishwarya Rai. Some news channels even reported that the two families even met and marriage is in the offing. What does junior Bachchan have to say about this

An intriguing if ultimately trivial companion piece to "The Passion of the Christ," "The Big Question" consists simply of interviews with various participants in that film responding to questions about theology, faith, God and the meaning of existence.

The chase for budding cricketers is becoming tiring for sports management companies.

Recently Salman Khan along with his family visited the Golden Temple at Amritsar. He was shooting for Raj Kumar Santoshis film, London Dreams. Salmans mother Salma Khan, sisters Alvira and Arpita, brother Sohail and sister in law Seema also accompanied him.

A hit comedy franchise about a corrupt Spanish cop is getting the remake treatment from New Line Cinema.

Antonio Banderas has signed on to play Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes in the historical epic "Conquistador."