Everything you need to know about Charan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Charan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is excited about walking on the red carpet at the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival this year and has already left for the venue.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Four decades ago when "Zanjeer" came, it not only rocked the box office, but also changed lead actor Amitabh Bachchan's fortunes in films and even won him the tag of Angry Young Man. On completion of 40 years of the film, Big B is ecstatic and thanks every one.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Congress Saturday accused the BJP of engaging in "negative politics" as the opposition party also demanded the resignation of the prime minister after two union ministers resigned over allegations of graft and interference.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) After Sonia Gandhi's pet Food Security Bill could not be passed in the budget session of parliament, the Congress Friday said the issue should become part of a national debate.
Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Refuting recent allegations that he had roughed up two civilians in a roadside tiff, Telugu actor Ram Charan said Thursday that the images were morphed to show him at the brawl scene.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Karnataka win will be a sure morale booster for the Congress, now battling charges of corruption, but the real challenge will be to focus on good governance ahead of the next round of state elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha battle, experts say.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Realising that passage of the food security and land acquisition bills would be difficult with the BJP not letting parliament function till tainted ministers Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar were removed, the Congress Tuesday accused the opposition of being anti-poor.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The government Monday tried its best to debate and pass the National Food Security Bill but could not as the opposition continued to disrupt the house over the coal blocks allocation issue.
In a bid of revamping its panel, Congress party has dropped Rashid Alvi from its panel of spokespersons while inducting three new faces and retaining the existing three..............
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Congress party has dropped Rashid Alvi from its panel of spokespersons while inducting three new faces and retaining the existing three.
Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan Sunday allegedly got manhandled two people for not making way for him at a traffic signal here. A case has been registered against the actor at the Banjara Hills police station.
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) For the first time since 1991, a Keralite has topped the Civil Services Examinations while the second and fourth positions have also been bagged by people from the state. A Delhi resident has taken the third position.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A group of MPs Friday urged the government to withdraw the "controversial" Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill that was tabled in parliament a few days ago.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Counter-attacking after 15 opposition members of the 2G JPC told Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar they had no confidence in its chairman P.C. Chacko, the Congress members Thursday met her tp demand three BJP MPs be removed from the panel or debarred from voting due to conflict of interest.
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) Violence broke out in Deoband city in northwest Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday, following the death of a vendor who was allegedly beaten up by policemen. Angry mobs soon took to the streets and indulged in heavy stone pelting.
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has completed five years of blogging and thanks his extended family for reminding him about the date.
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) What did southern actress Sharmila Mandre learned from her co-star Allari Naresh while working in the upcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "Kevvu Keka"? She learned all that it takes to be comical on the screen.
Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) The first teaser of Ram Charan starrer upcoming Telugu action-thriller "Yevadu" will be launched here Wednesday, which happens to be the actor's 28th birthday.
Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) Telugu superstar-turned-politician K. Chiranjeevi Monday said he was proud of his actor son Ramcharan Teja for doing a bilingual movie, a re-make of the 1973 Hindi classic "Zanjeer".
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra, who has worked with Sanjay Dutt in films like "Agneepath" and lately in the "Zanjeer" remake, hopes the judiciary gives some respite to the actor keeping in mind his family.
Chennai, March 20 (IANS) The trailer of "Toofan", the Telugu version of the remake of 1973 cult Hindi film "Zanjeer", is likely to be launched on the occasion of its lead actor Ram Charan Teja's birthday March 27.
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) With three Telugu films already up her sleeves, southern actress Shruthi Haasan has signed an untitled Telugu project opposite actor Allu Arjun.
Chennai, March 16 (IANS) The remake of 1973's cult-classic "Zanjeer", which is being simultaneously remade in Hindi and Telugu, has been titled "Toofan" in Telugu.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes Friday as BJP and Congress members were locked in a verbal spat, forcing the house to be adjourned for nearly 15 minutes.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Six people, posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers, who tried to extort Rs.2 lakh from a businessman here were arrested, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Former prime minister Charan Singh, father of union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh who continues to influence the politics of western Uttar Pradesh, was a man confident of his leadership qualities, his biographer has said.
Agartala, Feb 4 (IANS) The number of candidates contesting the Feb 14 polls who have criminal charges filed against them has increased to eight percent, from three percent in the last assembly elections in the state in 2008, a report published Monday said.
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) National BJP leaders, including party chief Nitin Gadkari, Monday faced protests from anti-reservation activists here who were carrying black flags and raised anti-BJP slogans.
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) He may be one of the successful producers, but D.V.V. Danayya finds his job most challenging and adds that making movie is not only about financing a project.
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Telugu film industry couldn't have asked for a better start to the year as both the Pongal releases "Naayak" and "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (SVSC) have gone on to be superhits and money-spinners at the box office.
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) The crew of Apoorva Lakhia's "Zanjeer" is said to have placed a Rs.500 bet on actors Ram Charan Teja and Priyanka Chopra, who are busy brushing up their Hindi and Telugu diction respectively.
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan Teja's action-thriller "Naayak" has raked in Rs.27.56 crore worldwide within the first two days of release.
Film: "Naayak"; Cast: Ram Charan Teja, Amala Paul, Kajal Agarwal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Raghu Babu, Rahul Dev, Dev Gill, Pradeep Rawat, Posani Krishna Murali and Rajeev Kanakala; Director: V.V. Vinayak; Rating: **
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) The meteorological department in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday predicted heavy frosting during the night even as temperatures across the state fell to a new low.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The onscreen chemistry between Priyanka Chopra and Ram Charan Teja in the "Zanjeer" remake is surprisingly refreshing, says filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia.
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) Telugu producer DVV Danayya, known for producing hit films such as "Dubai Seenu" and "Julayi", feels the collaboration between actor Ram Charan Teja and director V.V. Vinayak for his forthcoming film "Naayak" will yield a winning output.
Bhubaneswar, Dec. 26 (ANI): Classical dancers from across the world participated in the International Odissi Dance Festival organised here with the aim to provide a common platform to eminent Odissi dancers.
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra is said to be going through tremendous turmoil and stress because of her father's frail health. It was evident at a recent shoot when the actress faced the camera with Sanjay Dutt for Apoorva Lakhia's "Zanjeer".
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Cooperatives are pivotal institutions for bringing socio-economic development for inclusive growth in rural areas, President Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday. There are six lakh cooperatives with 24 crore members in India.
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Bollywood's desi girl Priyanka Chopra has reached Hyderabad for the shooting of the "Zanjeer" remake and actor?filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has warned her against doing too many remakes and getting typecast.
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Ajay Devgn has made a few changes in forthcoming film "Son Of Sardaar" (SOS), after the Punjabi Cultural Heritage Board raised objections over certain scenes and dialogues. However, the actor-producer is confident the changes haven't hampered the creativity in the movie.
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Producer Amit Mehra, son of late Prakash Mehra, says that "Zanjeer" remake will have a promotional song with Priyanka Chopra and Ram Charan Teja featuring in it.
New Delhi, Oct.4 (ANI): Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav, on Thursday voiced a strong objection to the opening up of the country's insurance and pension sectors for foreign direct investment (FDI), describing the government as an incompetent entity without a voice of its own.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Bowing before the sentiments of the Sikh community, actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn has agreed to delete certain offensive dialogues and scenes from his forthcoming venture 'Son of Sardar', an official said here Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Swiss Alps, the Scottish Highlands, British castles and Spanish beaches - these breathtaking European destinations have for long fascinated Indian filmmakers. Enter Slovenia, a tiny land nestled in central Europe that has just received the attention of Bollywood's overseas palette.
Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Southern actress Samantha will join the cast and the crew of Telugu movie "Yevadu" in October.
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal is no longer part of Apoorva Lakhia's remake of "Zanjeer". He was earlier slated to essay the part of Sher Khan, played by Pran in the 1973 original, but date hassles played spoilsport.
Chiranjeevi celebrated his 57th birthday yesterday by unveiling his brother Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu.
Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS): He was found stranded near the Pakistan border two months ago. This 12-year-old boy can barely speak, and hopes of finding his home and family are receding.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Tuesday condemned the Maoist violence and described the menace as a national problem. The parliamentarians appealed to the Left-wing extremists to shun violence and join the national mainstream.
New Delhi, Aug. 7 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan has described BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani as a frustrated politician in the wake of his 2014 general election predictions.
Agra, Aug 6 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti on Monday backed party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's 2014 predictions of a Congress rout, saying the views mentioned by him in his blog is absolutely correct.
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has assailed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani by terming him as a 'failed analyst' over his predictions on his blog that a non-Congress, non-BJP Prime Minister would come to power in 2014 supported by one of the two principle parties.
Film: "Mr. 7"; Cast: S.V. Ranga Rao, Neelam Upadhyaya, Srinivas Reddy, M.S. Narayana, Chalapathi Rao, A.V.S, Gundu Hanumantha Rao and others; Producer: S.V.R Cine Corporation; Director: S.R. Charan Reddy; Cinematographer: J. Prabhakara Reddy; Composer: Munna Kasi; Rating: *
Congress Leader Rajiv Shukla Sunday attacked on Advani over his latest comment posted on later?s blog about 2014 general Lok Sabha election and next Prime Minister in which Advani predicts that a non-congress, non-BJP PM will be feasible in 2014...............
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Sunday shocked his party by admitting that the 2014 general elections may throw up a non-BJP and non-Congress prime minister. He also claimed that the Congress's score will reduce to less than 100 seats in the Lok Sabha.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Commenting on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K Advani's blog wherein he remarked that a "non-Congress, non-BJP Prime Minister heading a government was feasible, Congress Leader Rajiv Shukla on Sunday said that the former himself was predicting his own party's defeat in the 2014 general election.
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia, who recently finished the first schedule of the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer", says actress Priyanka Chopra will join the crew in September.
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) An online signature campaign has sought action against alleged untouchability in a Rajasthan district where Dalit women are forced to remove footwear while passing through upper caste neighbourhoods, an activist said Thursday.
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) An online signature campaign has sought action against alleged untouchability in a Rajasthan district where Dalit women are forced to remove footwear while passing through upper caste neighbourhoods, an activist said Thursday.
Lucknow, July 2 (IANS) A lavish spread and a grand welcome awaits ruling United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee when he arrives in the state capital Tuesday.
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Newly married couple, actor Ram Charan Teja and his bride Kamineni Upasana, have had a short three-day, but delightful honeymoon at designer Salvatore Ferragamo's ranch in Florence, Italy.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) He will have two weddings -- one for the family and friends, and the other for his fans. Southern actor Ram Charan Teja, who will marry his childhood sweetheart Upasana Kamineni, says he is expecting 4,000 guests at each function and that Bollywood's names - Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan - will attend his wedding.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Southern actor Ram Charan Teja is set to marry his childhood sweetheart, Upasana Kamineni, Thursday and the high-profile couple will wear Tarun Tahiliani-designed traditional outfits on their D-day.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia has wrapped up the first schedule of "Zanjeer" remake with its lead actor Ram Charan Teja, and says that Priyanka Chopra will join the shooting in September.
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) The Mumbai unit of the Congress party Tuesday called for a ban on the song 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' featured in a forthcoming Bollywood movie "Shanghai", saying it hurts patriotic sentiments and degrades India.
Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) The new terminal at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, inaugurated by the union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh May 19, will be opened for use on June 2, Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials said Thursday.
Lucknow, May 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who paid homage to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 26th death anniversary here on Tuesday, recalled him as a dynamic icon devoted to empower and strengthen farmers' across India.
Mumbai/New Delhi/Lucknow, May 20 (ANI): As the strike by Air India pilots entered its thirteenth day on Sunday, passengers of the national carrier were left stranded at the airports due to cancellation of flights.
lucknow, May 19 (IANS) The new terminal at lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Saturday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The rugged district of Bikaner, synonymous with munchies known by their brand name 'Bikaneri bhujjia', has a rich history that makes it one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Rajasthan after Jaipur.
Beh Charan (Rajasthan), May 4 (IANS) 'Did your prasav (delivery) go off well this time?' 'Was the jaapa (birth) without any problems?' These are questions that a male health worker poses to a group of attentive women in a Rajasthan village.
Beh Charan (Rajasthan), May 1 (IANS) She has assisted in the birth of almost the entire village population. At 65, Charki Devi, a dai or midwife in a Rajasthan village, is happy she has played a pivotal role in birthings. But her role and of those like her is now fading, with hospital deliveries taking over.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) As the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer" reels under copyright issues, writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar of the duo Salim-Javed, who wrote the original movie, hopes to resolve the problem amicably.
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) A lot of southern Indian actors may be making their way to Bollywood but veteran actor Mohanlal is happy doing Hindi films only once in a while and says he agrees to only "irresistible" roles.
New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra, who has been signed for the remake of blockbuster movie "Zanjeer," is reportedly being paid a price much lesser than that of her co-star Ram Charan.
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Item songs have almost become a staple in Bollywood films, and Amit Mehra who is producing the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer" too plans to cash in on the trend by including two item numbers, of which one will be featured on actress Mahie Gill.
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Telugu star Ram Charan Teja is not fluent in Hindi, but that isn't likely to come in the way of his Bollywood debut project - "Zanjeer" remake - as his character lets his silence speak. Nevertheless, the actor is taking Hindi tutorials.
Apoorva Lakhia who has directed films like ?Shootout at Lokhandwala?, and busy finalizing the cast of his next movie, a remake of "Zanjeer", says Mahi Gill was initially not interested to play Mona Darling in the film.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia, who is busy finalising the cast of the "Zanjeer" remake, says Mahi Gill was initially not keen on play Mona Darling in the film, which goes on the floors May 13.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) The leading lady for the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer" is yet to be finalised, says director Apoorva Lakhia, putting rest to rumours that Priyanka Chopra has already been cast. He also says that he is yet to approach Amitabh Bachchan to play a part in the film.
Jorhat, Mar 29 (ANI): Leela Charan Dutta from Charigaon village in Assam's Jorhat region is a rising young entrepreneur of the state, who started a bee-keeping business two decades ago.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) I will discuss the "Zanjeer" remake script with Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar once it's ready, says first-time producer Amit Mehra, adding that they bought the rights of the film. Talks are on with Priyanka Chopra to play the female lead in the film to go on floors next month.
New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, released a commemorative stamp in the memory of late freedom fighter and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shyama Charan Shukla.
Bargarh, Dec 7 (ANI): Forest officials and villagers in Bargarh District of Orissa have rescued a five-month-old male elephant calf from a forest area after ithad wandered off from its herd on Tuesday.
Washington, June 14 (ANI): An Indian-origin scientist and his team have explained why our brains recall past things better at some times than at others.
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Kisan Union President Mahendra Singh Tikait died here on Sunday morning following a losing battle with cancer. He was 76.
Ludhiana, Nov.27 (ANI): The All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), one of the largest bodies of truck operators in the country, declared an indefinite nationwide truckers' strike will be carried out across India on December 5 to focus on toll scam.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday met Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopinath Munde to end the deadlock over salary hike for MPs.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m on Friday after lawmakers from various parties stalled house proceedings seeking more money.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a bill to hike MPs' salary from current Rs 16,000 to Rs 50,000.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Monday deferred its decision on a three-fold revision of salaries of Members of Parliament.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): The Union Cabinet will today take a final decision on approving a bill which raises Members of Parliament's salaries from Rs. 16,000 a month to Rs. 50,000 a month.
Washington, June 5 (ANI): Indian origin South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley has vowed to resign if either of the two men who say they've had an affair with her is ever able to prove it.
Melbourne, Mar.19 (ANI): Producers of the Indian movie Orange, which is being shot in Melbourne in the Telugu language and is primarily spoken in the southern India state of Andhra Pradesh, have said that their objective is to send out a message that there is no racial bias against Indians in Australia.
Jaipur, Dec 7 (ANI): A brawl took place mid-way between the supporters of the two high-profile candidates CP Joshi and Lalit Modi, who are contesting for the post of President in the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections today.
Washington, Sep 10 (ANI): By tracking patterns of eye movements, scientists can now get information about stored memories even when a person is unable or unwilling to report what they remember.
Siliguri (West Bengal), Sep 3(ANI): A blazing fire broke out in an unauthorised godown in Siliguri on Thursday, where thousands of illegal petroleum products were stored for long.
Guwahati, July 27 (ANI): Syed Sibtey Razi was sworn-in as Governor of Assam on Monday.
New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil has condoled the passing away of the Governor of Assam, Shiv Charan Mathur, who died after prolonged illness at a hospital in New Delhi on Thursday evening.
