Bela Pashchim

Everything you need to know about Bela Pashchim: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bela Pashchim: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Australian Open: Day Four results

January 17, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IANS) Results on Day Four of the Australian Open Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding):

Bela Sehgal awaits brother's nod for next film

January 11, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) After "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", Bela Sehgal is scripting her second directorial and says she will roll the camera for the comedy once her filmmaker brother Sanjay Leela Bhansali approves the draft.

'Don't blame Bollywood for rapes'

December 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Do explicit movie scenes and double-meaning songs and dialogues incite sexual violence? Many think so. But most directors in the Hindi film industry don't agree.

Don't kill the rapist, castrate him: Daisy Irani

December 24, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Veteran actress Daisy Irani, last seen in Bela Sehgal's "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", feels strongly about the Delhi gang-rape case that is making headlines, and says the rapists should be severely punished.

New states only after broad consensus: Government

December 11, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) New states can only be formed if there is "broad consensus" as such decisions have wide ramifications, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said Tuesday.

8 killed, 12 injured in firecracker explosion in UP

November 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Auraiya, Nov. 13 (ANI): At least eight persons, including six members of a family, were killed today in an explosion that took place inside a house here where firecrackers were being manufactured illegally for the Diwali festival.

Bela's second film to start after 'Ram Leela'

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Editor-turned-director Bela Sehgal is gearing up to direct her second film and says it will go on the floors after her brother Sanajy Leela Bhansali wraps up his "Ram Leela".

Ali Zafar to direct Priyanka, Ranvir and Arjun starrer Gunday

October 17, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Priyanka Chopra has officially joined the cast of "Gunday", an upcoming film produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ali Zafar.

Seven shipwrecked fishermen swim three days to survive

October 8, 2012 at 9:23 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 8 (IANS/EFE) Seven Brazilian fishermen were rescued alive Saturday after swimming for almost three days in the ocean following their shipwreck Wednesday night, officials said.

'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal' soundtrack lacks fizz (IANS music review)

September 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Film: "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricist: Jalees Shewani; Singers: Shadaab Faridi, Monali Thakur, Mamta Sharma, Sarosh Sami, Keerthi Sagathia, Sugandha Mishra, Babul Supriyo, Bela Shende, Ujjaini, Uvie, Wajid; Rating: **

'Neethaane En Ponvasantham' perfect rendition of melody, trance (Tamil Film Music Review)

September 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Film: 'Neethaane En Ponvasantham'; Music Director: Ilayaraja; Lyricist: Na Muthukumar; Singers: Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ramya NSK, Ilayaraja, Suraj Jagan and Bela Shende; Rating: ****

'Gunday' yet another film to be shot in Kolkata

August 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) After Sujoy Gosh's "Kahaani", director Ali Abbas Zafar has chosen Kolkata as the backdrop for his film "Gunday", which stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor.

At 83, Shammi Aunty frail, hard of hearing, but invincible

August 29, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Failing health and difficulty in hearing hasn't taken away the spirit of veteran actress Shammi, popularly known as Shammi Aunty. At 83, she is still eager to work and feels being workless is like being worthless.

At 49, I'm still looking for love: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

August 25, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Sanjay Leela Bhansali is 49, a bachelor, and says he truly believes in the concept of his sister Bela Sehgal's directorial debut "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", which deals with love between two 40-plus individuals.

Bela Sehgal doesn't rule out 'Shirin Farhad...' sequel

August 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Debutant director Bela Sehgal is all smiles about the response to her movie "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", and says she doesn't rule out making a sequel to the romantic comedy.

'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi': Farah shines in pastiche Parsi romance (IANS Hindi Film Review)

August 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Film: "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi"; Starring: Boman Irani, Farah Khan; Directed by: Bela Bhansali Sehgal; Rating: ***

Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi Movie Review

August 24, 2012 at 11:57 AM

The wait is finally over to see the dancing lady "Farah Khan" to act and romance on screen with the release of the much-awaited movie "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" this Friday....

Boman romances Farah in 'Shirin...' at wife's behest

August 22, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani reveals that his wife Zenobia was excited to hear that Farah Khan will act opposite him in "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" and urged him to say yes to the movie.

Ricky Martin to develop TV series

July 31, 2012 at 10:59 AM

New York, July 31 (IANS/EFE) Fans of singer Ricky Martin, currently appearing on Broadway in a revival of the musical "Evita", may soon be able to see him from the comfort of their living rooms, as the Puerto Rican star has signed on with NBC's Universal Television.

Women directors surpass gender politics in showbiz

July 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Women directors, with or without support of their Bollywood connections, are proving their versatility and creativity in the industry with unique stories and fresh storytelling.

I'm not comfortable with romantic scenes: Boman Irani

July 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) He can play the funny man, the bad man, but not the lover boy, says actor Boman Irani, who admits he was a tad uncomfortable performing a romantic role opposite Farah Khan in "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi".

Farah got kiss scene removed from 'Shirin Farhad...'

July 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director turned actress Farah Khan agreed to make her acting debut with "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" only once its makers agreed to remove a kissing scene from the script.

Shirish won't enjoy watching me with someone else: Farah

July 26, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Farah Khan says her family has supported her in her acting debut "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", but she isn't sure if her husband Shirish Kunder would go and see the film.

Freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda's widow dead

July 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Nagpur, July 19 (IANS) Matoshri Veenadevi Darda, widow of the late freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda, died here Thursday after prolonged illness, family sources said.

Farah, Boman's 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' moment

July 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) First time director Bela Sehgal has managed to pull off a spoof on Karan Johar's "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" by making actors Boman Irani and Farah Khan pose just the way Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol did for the 1998 blockbuster.

Karan Johar not keen on making legendary love stories

July 16, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar Monday said that legendary love sagas does not inspire him and he believes in recreating new stories for his films.

Western Railway cuts running time of 100 trains

June 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Western Railway (WR) is speeding up its 100 trains and cutting their journey time from July 1, an official said Friday.

The perks of being Sanjay Bhansali's sister

June 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) That she is filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's sister has made her journey into showbiz trouble free, admits editor-turned-director Bela Sehgal whose first venture "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" is ready for release.

Who is SRK's confidant? (Movie Snippets)

June 27, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan says in the absence of his parents, he confides his secrets and fears in his profession -- acting.

We all want Sanjay to get married: Bela Sehgal

June 22, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Editor-turned-director Bela Sehgal, who feels there is no expiry date for marriage and narrates the same story in her first directorial venture, says her family too wishes that filmmaker brother Sanjay Leela Bhansali gets married.

Without Shirish's support, couldn't have acted: Farah

June 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Choreographer-director Farah Khan, who is making her acting debut with "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" opposite actor Boman Irani, says she couldn't have done it without her husband Shirish Kunder's support.

Pakistani girls killed for dancing reported alive

June 18, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Five Pakistani girls who were reportedly killed on the orders of a tribal council for dancing and clapping with two young men in the northwest tribal region are still alive, a minister has said.

Accountant, wife booked for fraud

June 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Gurgaon, June 16 (IANS) Police Saturday registered a case against a former chief accounts officer and his wife for duping Rajasthan government's agency RIICO of lakhs of rupees, an official said.

Four-member team flown to Kohistan to probe 'fornication' accused women's murders

June 15, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Islamabad, June 15 (ANI): Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government have airlifted a four-member team to Peech Bela in an effort to gather information on the alleged execution of five Kohistani women on the orders of a tribal jirga.

Farah relieved after promos of 'Shirin Farhad...'

June 13, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Everyone has loved Farah Khan's new avatar in debutante director Bela Bhansali's film, "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", but Farah's family and friends were as apprehensive as her before the first look of the movie. Some even made fun of her role.

U.S. govt forced to deny existence of Zombies after spate of cannibalistic attacks

June 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

London, June 3 (ANI): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US released a statement on Friday saying that there is no cause to fear the walking dead - Zombies.

'Shirin Farhad Ki...' has an unusual story: Madhuri

May 31, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Dancing diva Madhuri Dixit unveiled the first look of Bela Bhansali Sehgal's directorial debut "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" and says the film's story is different and that it will do well.

I almost fainted when Shirin's role was offered: Farah

May 31, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Mumba, May 31 (IANS) Farah Khan, who makes her acting debut with 'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi', says she was completely shocked when she was offered the role of Shirin in Bela Bhansali Sehgal's directorial debut.

FHM Philippines magazine pulls its March cover over 'racism' charges

February 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM

New York, Feb 28 (ANI): The Philippines edition of British lad magazine, FHM, has apologised and dumped its March cover showing a fair-skinned model surrounded by a group of black models after 'racism' outcry.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali enjoys surprise b'day bash

February 26, 2012 at 10:55 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): A surprise birthday party was hosted for Sanjay Leela Bhansali at his home on Feb 24 as he turned 48.

Daniel Radcliffe 'hated dating' and was 'crap at it'

January 7, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Jan 7 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe admitted that he is quite bad at romance and didn't know what to do when he started dating his current girlfriend.

SAFF Cup: Maldives quite confident to take on India in first semi

December 8, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Despite winning just one match out of three league matches, Maldives is quite confident to beat five time South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup Champion.....

West Bengal to be renamed as Pashchim Banga

August 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

Kolkata, Aug.20 (ANI): A committee comprising West Bengal's Commerce Minister Partha Chatterjee and other opposition party leaders has unanimously proposed that the state of West Bengal be renamed as "Paschim Banga".

Hindus express dismay at Hungary's new religion law

August 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

Nevada (US), August 4 (ANI): The Hindus have expressed dismay at Hungary's new law on religion, which they said was a setback to religious equality.

Three Maoists surrender in Orissa

July 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

Keonjhar (Orissa), July 20 (ANI): Three Maoists laid down arms before police authorities on Wednesday in Orissa's Keonjhar District.

Learn how to roll 'bidies' if you want a good groom

July 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM

Ranchi, July 2 (ANI): Bela bibi lives in a ramshackle mud-house in Kismatkadamsar village, district Pakud in Jharkhand. Only 22 years old, when she first entered this house as a bride, Bela did not at the time know how to make 'bidis', nor was she at all familiar with what goes into this rather innocuous looking item.

Among Chattisgarh tribals, women are equal to men

June 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Kanker (Chattisgarh), June 19 (ANI): The age-old bias against women in our society is a part of our social-economic and political reality. Discrimination that begins even before the birth of a girl-child and dogs her throughout her life as a daughter, a sister, a wife, a widow and a mother. This is unfortunately the state of affairs one hears from large parts of the country.

Scissorhands and Superman's costumes up for grabs

December 3, 2010 at 3:28 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Johnny Depp's 'Edward Scissorhands' costume and Brandon Routh's 'Superman Returns' outfit are among the highlights of a Hollywood auction to be held this month.

Weight loss from surgery cuts risk for cardiovascular disease in women

September 17, 2010 at 1:12 PM

Washington, Sep 17 (ANI): Researchers have found that significant weight loss after bariatric surgery can significantly improve the lipoprotein profiles of women within a year.

Surrendered Naxals women reveal physical harassment by comrades

March 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Keonjhar (Orissa), Mar 10 (ANI): Two female Maoist cadres, who surrendered in Orissa's Keonjhar District, on Wednesday alleged having suffered mental and physical abuse by their seniors.

12 killed, 18 injured in bomb blast near Multan Army college (lead-Multan)

December 8, 2009 at 9:56 PM

Multan, Dec.8 (ANI): At least 12 persons were reportedly killed and more than 18 injured in a powerful bomb blast near the Army Public College in Multan on Tuesday.

Six injured in bomb blast near Multan Army college

December 8, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Multan, Dec.8 (ANI): At least six persons were reportedly injured in a powerful bomb blast near the Army Public College in Multan on Tuesday.

Hindus seek urgent EU intervention in Hungary to protect Roma

August 4, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Nevad (US), Aug.4 (ANI): In view of Monday's apparently racial shooting death of a Roma woman and other reported incidents of violence in the recent past, Hindus are asking for immediate intervention of European Union (EU) in Hungary to protect the Roma minorities.

6 killed as lorry falls into ditch in Bihar

June 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Jamui (Bihar), June 7 (ANI): At least six labourers died and nine others left wounded, five of them critically, when a lorry carrying them fell into a ditch on Bestitand-Simartala road near Bela village in Bihar's Jamui district on Sunday.

Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger crop

March 14, 2009 at 1:18 PM

Sirmour (HP), Mar 14 (ANI): Ginger farmers and traders in Himachal Pradesh have sought minimum support price fixed by the Government so as to directly export their produce.

Gilani says Pak's diplomacy strong enough to 'defeat' Indian plans

February 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM

Multan, Feb. 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Islamabad enjoys world enough support to 'defeat' Indian plans to isolate Pakistan.

Former DDA employee arrested in flat allotment scam

January 15, 2009 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) A retired Delhi Development Authority (DDA) employee was arrested Thursday after the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police found evidence against him in the irregularities in the allotment of over 5,000 flats.

Former DDA employee held in flat scam, probe widens

January 14, 2009 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A retired Delhi Development Authority (DDA) employee was detained Wednesday after the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police found evidence against him in the irregularities in the allotment of over 5,000 flats.

One more arrested in DDA housing scam

January 11, 2009 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A Delhi-based financer was arrested Sunday for his alleged involvement in the irregularities in the allotment of over 5,000 flats by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), taking the total arrests to two.

One more arrested in DDA housing scam

January 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A Delhi-based financer was arrested Sunday for his alleged involvement in the irregularities in the allotment of over 5,000 flats by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

When Brad Pitt couldn't buy X-Mas gift for Jolie

December 23, 2008 at 7:37 PM

London, Dec 23 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt had to depend on a less-famous friend to buy his Christmas gift for partner Angelina Jolie because shop clerks thought he was a prank caller.

German rape victim deposes before magistrate

November 1, 2008 at 8:12 PM

Panaji, Nov 1 (IANS) More than a fortnight after a rape complaint was filed with the Goa police, a judicial magistrate Saturday recorded the statement of a minor German girl who has accused the kin of three ministers in the state of having raped her.

The top 20 most 'bloodsucking' Hollywood vampires of all time

October 30, 2008 at 5:01 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): With Halloween just around the corner, a new list of top 20 most 'bloodsucking' Hollywood vampires of all time has been compiled.

Ailing Dilip Kumar back in Mumbai, recouping steadily

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi due to complications resulting from a urinary infection, is now back home here.