Everything you need to know about Asha Pura: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Asha Pura: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Pakistani actor Ali Zafar doesn't believe in being overworked as he loves to spend quality time with family.
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Late actor-director Joy Mukerji's wife Neelam, set to release her husband's 1974 film "Love In Bombay" soon, says the music of the film will be enjoyed by all and sundry as music lovers still enjoy old compositions.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Poverty-stricken women in some parts of the country have found succour in a government scheme that provides financial help to set up small businesses and skill-based training to make them financially independent.
New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): ESPNcricinfo, the world's leading digital cricket brand, has announced the launch of new and improved versions of its iOS and Android mobile applications.
Mumbai, June 3 (ANI): A three-day film festival, featuring documentaries on Kashmir, hopes to highlight the actual situation prevailing in the state.
Washington, May 30 (ANI): Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have really called it quits, it has been revealed.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Remember the classic cat-eye makeup of Asha Parekh, Sadhna, Sharmila Tagore and Helen that elongates the eye and gives it a feline look? If the style was popular back then, even now it continues to be a favourite for actresses over the years and, hence, of their fans off-screen, makeup gurus say.
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Television actress Sara Khan, known for her show "Dhoond Legi Manzil", who will be seen in comedy films "Aman Ki Asha" and "Maaya, Vanilla and Strawberries", says while she enjoys the genre, she would like to play a serious role as well.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): The new Nokia Asha 501, which was launched on Thursday, will give 48 days of battery life on 2G networks while on standby, according to Nokia.
Sydney, May 10 (ANI): Nokia has launched low-priced phones with Internet capability to help it regain lost ground in crucial emerging markets.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Nokia Thursday unveiled a new smartphone named Asha 501 priced at $99 (Rs.5,000), aiming to capitalise on the growing demands for low-cost smart device in the developing countries like India.
M0umbai, May 9 (IANS) Although Kangna Ranaut is thankful to her mother Asha for teaching her basic life lessons, she also confesses to be scared of her strict mom.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Legendary actress Mala Sinha, who not only wowed Indian viewers but also impressed Hollywood so much that they offered her roles in the 1960s, is upset with the committee that has just bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award upon her.
London, April 30 (IANS) An Indian origin woman in Britain has been shortlisted for the role of Western Australia taste master, advertised in the Australian state's tourism website as "one of the best jobs in the world".
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The joint venture promoted by four government-owned general insurers and the national reinsurer to handle their health insurance claims portfolio is expected to start operations by September this year, said a top insurance official.
The first super star of the century Rajesh Khanna and the king of romance Yash Chopra will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for their outstanding contribution in Indian Cinema. Late Khana would be honored with superstar of Indian cinema award, while late Yash Chopra will be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award. In addition to that other eminent personalities to receive the awards include legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpai, Irfan Khan and many others.
Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Actors Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer will reportedly return for the new series of TV sitcom "Two And A Half Men".
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards will be bestowed on singer Asha Bhosle, actress Mala Sinha, late filmmaker Yash Chopra, and late superstar Rajesh Khanna among several others at a ceremony here April 30.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Describing her death as a "great loss", Mamta Sharma and Madhushree, from the current lot of playback singers, remember Shamshad Begum as "queen of melody" who had a "rare voice".
London, Apr. 25 (ANI): Nokia Asha phones will have a button dedicated to Whatsapp for fast access to instant messaging.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Six activists of the SFI were arrested Monday for heckling West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Finance Minister Amit Mitra here on April 9, a Delhi Police officer said.
London, Apr.19 (ANI): Nokia has seen a sharp decline in its shares despite good sales of its Lumia smartphones.
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Composer Vishal Dadlani, who is one of the judges on upcoming singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior", says he finds it difficult to judge children.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) She is a harbinger of hope for milllions of village women across India - whether it is to take a pregnant woman to the hospital for delivery, vaccinating a child or ensuring family planning. For that is what her name, Asha, literally means.
Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Actress January Jones found filming "Mad Men" tough while she was pregnant with her son Xander.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Despite digitisation in music and films, renowned filmmaker Goutam Ghose feels true music lovers still love listening to gramophone records.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) To spread autism awareness in the city, six historic monuments were lit up in blue lights Tuesday on World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) here.
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Pakistani actor-musician Ali Zafar clarifies that he's away from "Chashme Baddoor" promotion in India not due to visa problems but because he is busy shooting E. Niwas' "Aman Ki Asha", a film on India-Pakistan amity.
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Singer Lata Mangeshkar felicitated younger sister Asha Bhosle with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at a function that saw all the Mangeshkar siblings come together.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) When the chest pain and racking cough of tuberculosis patient Asha (31) refused to subside even after six months of treatment, the doctor got her sputum tested again - only to find that she had developed a worrying form of the disease known as Extensively Drug Resistant TB, which is nearly impossible to treat as of now.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, who ventured into acting with "Mai", even did the catwalk at designer Manish Malhotra's spectacular show, celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, at the Lakme Fashion Week summer-resort 2013 here.
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Ace designer Manish Malhotra Friday dedicated his line to 100 years of Indian cinema at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.
Shimla, March 19 (IANS) The issue of allowing private universities to set up campuses in Himachal Pradesh came up in the state assembly Tuesday with members raising questions about the credentials of some of these institutions.
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Although actor-director Makarand Deshpande shot a promotional song for his forthcoming directorial venture "Sona Spa", he doesn't believe that it can help a film in becoming successful at the box office.
London, March 14 (IANS) Miley Cyrus may reconcile with Liam Hemsworth, but before that she would like to humiliate him for cheating on her.
London, Mar. 13 (ANI): Paul Gascoigne, who once snubbed a megabucks offer to star in 'I'm A Celebrity,' is now ready to say yes to the reality show, to keep his sobriety on track after his five weeks of rehab in the US.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Singers Asha Bhosle and Sudesh Bhosle gave voice to a song titled "Hum neend ka business karte hain" for forthcoming movie "Sona Spa". They have sung it in a retro style.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has rubbished reports that her wedding to Liam Hemsworth is cancelled, saying that she is "sick of the lies."
London, Mar. 4 (ANI): Vinnie Jones, who has made a name for himself playing hardmen, has said that he would like to play a comedy role.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) Southern actor Srikanth, known for his negative role in "Hero", will team up with Bhumika Chawla after 11 years for a cameo in Raj Prabhavathy's "Buddy".
Ranchi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jeevan Asha, an ambitious programme to free Jharkhand of malnutrition, was launched here Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh's wife Asha Singh passed away Wednesday in a hospital here, party sources said.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh's wife Asha Singh passed away Wednesday in a hospital here, party sources said.
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Pakistani-actor singer Ali Zafar is off to London to start shooting for Neeraj Pandey's production venture "Aman Ki Asha".
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Star couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have rubbished rumours that they are on the verge of separation.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, known for his comedy roles, believes he has not been type-cast in the industry and so he is also trying his hand at different things - like action film "Kill Dil".
Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Actor Michael Douglas believes his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones looks better than ever.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Delhi Police Friday filed a supplementary charge-sheet in the Feb 13 Israeli embassy car blast here, which mentions details of the vehicles used by the suspects and their telephonic calls.
Film: "Mai..."; Actors: Asha Bhosle, Padmini Kolhapure and Ram Kapoor; Director: Mahesh Kodiyal; Rating: ***1/2
New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Legendary singer-turned-actress Asha Bhosle's debut film 'Mai' had a star studded premiere, with several Bollywood celebrities present at the screening of the film held on Thursday night.
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Singer turned actress Asha Bhosle's debut film "Mai" had a star studded premiere at the Cinemax, Versova Thursday night with several Bollywood celebrities at hand.
Darjeeling, Jan 30 (IANS) Calling for an "intensified movement", the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Wednesday warned of "violence and bloodbath" if their demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland was not met.
Los Angeles, Jan 30 (IANS) Actress January Jones admits her hair is falling out because she has dyed it for so many years.
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, known for crooning a variety of songs during her over six decade-old career, admits she still faces comparisons with her elder sister, singer Lata Mangeshkar. But at the moment, she is rejoicing over the compliments that Lata has heaped on her.
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Director Mahesh Kodyal's Hindi film "Mai...", where Asha Bhosle makes her debut as an actress, is releasing Friday. The legendary singer says it was not difficult to make the transition from singing to acting at this stage of her life when she is 80.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) No hardcore romance and no rib-tickling humour - the first Friday of February has three offbeat Hindi films releasing in theatres. "Mai...", "David" and "Listen... Amaya" - each film has a different flavour to offer.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Yami Gautam, who became a household name after "Vicky Donor", says her next film with Shootjit Sircar "Hamara Bajaj" is on hold as they are busy with their respective assignments.
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Singing legend Asha Bhosle's is impressed with humility of ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who launched the music of her debut movie "Mai", and says he's always been there for her.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar unveiled the music of Asha Bhosle's debut movie "Mai"at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Kalina, Mumbai, on Tuesday evening.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Asha Bhosle, who was recently spotted promoting her debut movie 'Mai' along with the film's cast and crew in Mumbai, has devoted her debut movie to her mother.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) One of the best performers of her time, Padmini Kolhapure has teamed up with Asha Bhosle in "Mai" and says that the legendary singer will surprise everyone.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle admits being little nervous when she started shooting for her debut film "Mai", about a woman who has been abandoned by her only son, with veteran actor Anupam Kher.
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) At 83, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is ready to launch her music label LM MUSIC, and also plans to introduce a reality show with a new voting pattern. The idea, she says, is not to make money, but to promote fresh talent.
New Delhi, Jan.11 (ANI): The nation is just about coming to grips with the brutal gang-rape in New Delhi and now its collective sensibility has been assaulted by the equally brutal killing of two of its brave soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, while they were patrolling the Line of Control at Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, well within their own territory and jurisdiction.
London, Jan 11 (ANI): Shares in embattled mobile maker Nokia have risen sharply after the firm said mobile phone sales in the fourth quarter exceeded its own expectations.
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Good health, love, happiness and respect for women - Bollywood celebrities have wished all this and more to their fans and loved ones on the first day of 2013.
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actor Hrithik Roshan's wife Sussanne became Santa Claus for orphaned children here and distributed gifts at Bal Asha Trust.
London, Dec. 22 (ANI): A trailer of Kim Kardashian's first feature film 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor' has been released.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): On the occasion of its Founder's Day, the Charkha Development Communication Network has felicitated I. Ramamohan Rao, former Principal Information Officer Government of India and presently Chief Editor of Asian News International (ANI), for his role in encouraging the dissemination of writings written by, and on, people from the remote and conflict-affected regions of India.
Dharmendra, He-Man or the Action King of India is celebrating his 77th birthday today. On this auspicious day here is the look back at his glorious life that started in the black and white era and still continues.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Asha Bhosle represents the wondrous spirit of human resilience in all its sonorous splendour. Within less than two months of her daughter's death, the singer has pulled herself up and has found solace in music.
Kolkata, Dec 2 (IANS) While visiting a hospital in Pakistan, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar encountered a child whose name made the master tremble with fear. The kid's name was Osama - the same as that of Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden.
Mysore, Nov 30 (IANS) Better healthcare and increased awareness have helped control the spread of HIV/AIDS, once feared as an epidemic, according to doctors attending to AIDS victims at the Asha Kirana Hospital here, Karnataka's only specialised hospital for treating the disease that has 6,400 registered cases from the state at present.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Actor Ram Kapoor is likely to leave popular show "Bade Achche Lagte Hain" in which he plays a rich businessman, say sources.
Nokia has launched new Asha 205 and Asha 206 in its Asha series at low price in the Indian market. Both the phones are available in single SIM and dual SIM versions.
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle, who has spent close to seven decades in the industry, says she received Rs.100 for her first song and spent it eating with her husband in Mumbai, which truly turned out to be a "city of dreams" for her.
Los Angeles, Nov 22 (IANS) Actress Catherine Zeta?Jones has donated a pair of her designer shoes for an auction to raise funds for a search of a missing girl named April Jones.
Los Angeles, Nov 19 (IANS) Actor Gerard Butler enjoyed being a producer on "Playing for Keeps" as it helped him get involved in the creative process of the film.
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Filmmaker E. Niwas, who is gearing up for his next project tentatively titled "Aman Ki Asha", says the movie will go on floors in March 2013.
London, Nov 16 (IANS) Actress Catherine Zeta?Jones says she doesn't need a personal trainer as she stays slim by hula?hooping and swimming every day.
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed that she stays slim by hula hooping and swimming every day.
Los Angeles, Nov 15 (IANS) Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones says she stopped using the internet after going public about her bipolar disorder because of the rude comments she received after the revelation.
London, November 14 (ANI): Catherine Zeta Jones has spoken about suffering from bipolar disorder, revealing how it helped strengthen her marriage and made her appreciate the little things in life.
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Pakistani-actor singer Ali Zafar is on a roll. He has been signed on to star in Neeraj Pandey's "Aman Ki Asha".
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Vivek Oberoi is on cloud nine after joining the sets of "Krrish 3" and says it's great to work with the very "delightful" Hrithik Roshan.
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Renowned Indian British contemporary dancer Aakash Odedra says he would love to document and learn from the last surviving Indian nautch dancers, known as 'tawaifs' who, he feels, have seen both the best and worst in life.
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actress-singer Sophie Choudry, who is garnering a positive response for her latest remixed number "Hungama ho gaya", laments how Bollywood has taken over the trend of pop music videos.
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Singer Sophie Choudry, who made a name in the pop music genre in the early 2000s, misses the days when people would buy records from stores.
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Kylie Minogue believes rock stars get cooler the "more wrinkly" they get.
Amritsar, Nov.4 (ANI): Artistes from Pakistan participated in a peace festival to foster strong bonds of friendship between both countries in Amritsar.
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) A video jockey (VJ), singer and actress -- Sophie Choudry can dabble in a lot of things at once, but she feels that she has been "a little ahead of time" in being multi-talented.
London, October 25 (ANI): Tulisa made a prank call to her PR during the "Call or Delete" section of Grimmy's Radio 1 Breakfast Show, claiming that she is having an affair with a married footballer.
Los Angeles, Oct 20 (IANS) Actor Gerard Butler is happy for actress Jessica Biel and calls her an exceptional woman.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Tuesday announced that her country will offer scholarships worth Rs.16.50 lakh in an effort to help the students from a slum here pursue higher education in India.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Continuing Australia's partnership with Indian non-governmental organisation (NGO) Asha, Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday gave 30,000 Australian dollars for the furtherance of a joint community health development programme.
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Around a dozen 'naga sadhus' (naked sadhus) from Haridwar created a flutter by joining a community protest against the proposed sale of a plot of land in south Mumbai here Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistani musician Adnan Sami, who was not seen on the music scene for some time, says that he was on a much needed break.
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Singer Asha Bhosle has said that her daughter Varsha committed suicide here with a pistol that belonged to her and which she had lost nearly 30 years ago, police said Wednesday.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Even as the last rites of Varsha Bhosle, daughter of playback singer Asha Bhosle, were performed Tuesday, police remained clueless about the reasons behind her suicide.
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Varsha Bhosle, daughter of well-known playback singer Asha Bhosle, committed suicide at their Peddar Road residence here Monday, police said. She was 56.
