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

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

Shuttler Sindhu in semis of Malaysia Open

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 2 (IANS) Top seed P.V. Sindhu reached the women's singles semi-finals of the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold here at the Juara Indoor Stadium by winning both her second round and quarter-final matches Thursday.

May the best team win, says IPL fan Akshay Kumar

April 3, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Dubbing himself and his "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again" co-actors Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan "great fans of the Indian Premier League", Bollywood's "Khiladi" Akhshay Kumar refused to take sides as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Delhi Daredevils in the first game of IPL-6 at the Eden Gardens here Wednesday.

There's so much more for women to do in Bollywood: Bipasha Basu

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu feels there are not good enough roles for women in Bollywood, and that there is still so much more that women can do in the field.

Gear up for Paresh Rawal's breakdance in 'Himmatwala' (With Image)

March 11, 2013 at 2:27 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who has shown his acting prowess a number of times, has now put on his dancing shoes for director Sajid Khan's "Himmatwala" remake.

Sports not money-making field for me, says Akshay Kumar

January 19, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar is a martial arts expert and believes that sports is beyond money for him.

Another star wife focuses on interiors

January 14, 2013 at 6:01 PM

M0umbai, Jan 14 (IANS) What's with film actors' wives and the business of interior design and products?

I'd love to be part of dark comedies: Paresh Rawal

December 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Versatile actor Paresh Rawal, known for being a part of clean comedy films, also enjoys the dark, sex comedies genre, which is fast becoming popular in Bollywood. He says he would love to be part of such films.

Kashyap, Sindhu in quarters of Syed Modi badminton

December 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) London Olympic quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap stormed into the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the $120,000 Syed Modi India Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium here Thursday.

Aditi, Gurbani move up in all India ladies golf

December 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) The top seeded stars, including defending champion Aditi Ashok and Gurbani Singh, took their expected places in the quarter-finals of the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay Championships here Thursday.

Policeman, doctor among six shot dead in Karachi

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A policeman and a doctor were among six people gunned down in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said Wednesday.

I miss doing masala movies: Tabu

November 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Happy with her "successful life" and "achievements", Tabu takes pride in saying that as a Bollywood actress she deftly balanced mainstream and art movies but admits "missing" being part of masala movies. She says that she would like to do a "comedy" and won't mind teaming up with David Dhawan.

I am a hungry actor: Paresh Rawal (Movie Snippets)

October 7, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) From a wicked Velji in "Sir" to a funny Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in "Hera Pheri", Paresh Rawal has dabbled with a variety of roles in his career spanning over two decades. But he is still discontented and strives for meaty roles.

Mall promotion of films is not necessary: Paresh Rawal

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Seasoned actor Paresh Rawal, whose "Oh My God" releases this week, believes in effective, not excessive, promotion of his films and says that just going to malls and "raising hands like a stupid guy" is no guarantee of box-office success.

Akshay loves action hero tag more

September 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood's "Khiladi" Akshay Kumar loves action and comedy, but says he prefers being tagged as an action hero.

Sheru Classic to be held Oct 6

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The second edition of the Sheru Classic Professional Bodybuilding Championship is to be held here Oct 6 at the IGI Stadium.

Ravi not worried about clash with 'Barfi!' this Friday

September 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan's first Hindi film as a lead hero "Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal" hits theatres Friday and Ranbir Kapoor's "Barfi!" releases on the same day. However, Ravi is not worried and says they are two different genres.

Priyadarshan busy as bee, thanks to new projects

August 30, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Award winning director Priyadarshan's hands are full. His comedy "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" has yet to hit screens, and he is already focusing on two new projects - one with Akshay Kumar and another is with newcomers, which is said to be titled "Rangrez".

Paresh is my known devil: Priyadarshan

August 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Actor Paresh Rawal has featured in most of the Hindi films made by Priyadarshan. The filmmaker reveals the reason is that they enjoy a good rapport.

After 86 films, who cares about critics: Priyadarshan (Interview)

August 28, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) There are two kinds of films, one for critics and the other for audiences, believes National Award winner Priyadarshan, who has successfully straddled two worlds and says candidly that his next "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" is strictly masala.

'Hera-pheri' in total sanitation programme: Jairam Ramesh

August 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Funds were being misappropriated in the total sanitation programme, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Tuesday said.

No direction plans for Suniel Shetty

July 2, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Actor Suniel Shetty, who plays a film director in his next release "Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai", says he has no plans to go behind the camera in real life, especially after his unsuccessful stint as a producer.

Akshay starrer 'Oh My God' first look unveiled

June 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Akshay Kumar plays the modern day Lord Krishna in his forthcoming film "Oh My God" and its first poster shows the star riding a motorcycle through the clouds with a bright colourful sky in the background.

Bazmee will direct 'Welcome Back', not 'Hera Pheri 4'

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Anees Bazmee is going ahead with his plans to make a sequel to his 2007 blockbuster "Welcome" and says that the part two has been titled "Welcome Back".

Olympic flame lit in Greece

May 10, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Ancient Olympia (Greece), May 10 (IANS) The flame for the 2012 London Games was lit here Thursday at the site of the ancient Olympics, marking the start of a torch relay culminating with the mega event's opening ceremony July 27.

2012 Olympic torch lit in Ancient Olympia

May 10, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Ancient Olympia (Greece), May 10 (IANS) The torch for the 2012 London Games was lit here Thursday at the site of the ancient Olympics.

Olympic flame lit in Ancient Olympia

May 10, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Athens, May 10 (Xinhua-ANI): The flame for the London 2012 Summer Games was lit on Thursday at the site of the first Olympics 2,800 years ago.

Watch 'Tezz' for fast paced action (IANS Preview)

April 24, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) After entertaining people with comedy capers like "Hera Pheri" and "Bhool Bhulaiya", filmmaker Priyadarshan is set to regale audiences with some high octane stunts in his forthcoming multi-starrer "Tezz".

Akshay all set to regain his Khiladi Avatar

March 27, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Akshay Kumar famous as the Khiladi of Bollywood will soon be seen in the silver screen in his old style in his upcoming movie "Rowdy Rathore". The movie is an action flick directed by Prabhu Deva which is to be released later this year.

I'm ready for another innings in action: Akshay Kumar

March 27, 2012 at 12:24 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Akshay Kumar took a well-thought break from kicking and boxing in films, but now is back to the action genre with "Rowdy Rathore". The 'Khiladi' of Bollywood says he is absolutely geared for the new innings.

Boney Kapoor's ex-wife Mona dead

March 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Producer Mona Shourie Kapoor, ex-wife of Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor, died in a hospital here Sunday after battling multiple organ cancer for about five months. Just a few days before her death, she tweeted, "Kindly pray for me!" She was 48.

Olympic flame to be lighted by sunrays on May 10: Lord Coe

February 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

London, Feb 2(ANI): Lord Coe, Chairman of London Organizing Committee for Olympic Games (LOCOG), has said the Olympic Flame will be lit by the sun's rays on the morning of May 10 in Greece at the beginning of its expedition to the London 2012 Games.

Olympic flame to be lighted by sunrays on May 10: Lord Coe

February 2, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, Feb 2(ANI): Lord Coe, Chairman of London Organizing Committee for Olympic Games (LOCOG), has said the Olympic Flame will be lit by the sun's rays on the morning of May 10 in Greece at the beginning of its expedition to the London 2012 Games.

Akshay Kumar

January 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Popularly known for his adventurous action and smart comedy films; Akshay kumar is a famous actor in Indian film industry. Two decades and more than 50 films later he has become a common face in Indian entertainment industry.

CIA has created own Taliban to wreak terror havoc on Pakistan, claims Pak paper

May 12, 2011 at 2:58 PM

Lahore, May 12(ANI): Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives have infiltrated the Taliban and Al-Qaeda networks, and have created their own Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) force in order to destabilise Pakistan, a Pakistani newspaper has claimed.

'Wonderdrug' keeps breast cancer away

February 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Experts have found that breast cancer drug Herceptin could keep new tumours away for more than four years.

Julianne Moore unveiled as face of new Pirelli calendar

December 2, 2010 at 7:43 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Actress Julianne Moore will be featured in this year's famous Pirelli Calendar along with models.

Cast and crew of 'Kanchivaram' celebrate its success in Mumbai

September 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Mumbai, Sept 23 (ANI): Priyadarshan along with cast and crew of 'Kanchivaram' celebrated its success at the 55th National Film Awards here last evening.

Contempt of court petition filed against Musharraf for 'illegally' confining judges

September 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM

Islamabad, Sep.11 (ANI): Cases against former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf continue to be filed abated, as now a petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking contempt-of-court proceedings against the former general for 'illegally' preventing 60 judges from performing judicial duties after the November 2007 emergency.

'Musharraf may be arrested if he returns'

August 11, 2009 at 6:09 PM

Islamabad, Aug.11 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf may be arrested if he returns to the country following the registration of a case against him by the Islamabad Police for illegally confining judges during the emergency in 2007.

Islamabad police files case against Musharraf for illegal confinement of judges

August 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM

Islamabad, Aug.11 (ANI): Trouble for former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf is far from over as Islamabad police has now registered a FIR charging him of illegal confinement of judges in 2007.

Islamabad court orders case registration against Musharraf

August 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 10 (ANI): Acting on a petition regarding the house arrest of Supreme Court judges, a sessions court in Islamabad has directed police to lodge a case against former President Pervez Musharraf.

Archaeologists discover nymph sanctuary in Central Bulgaria

July 27, 2009 at 12:04 PM

Sofia (Bulgaria), July 27 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has found a sanctuary in Central Bulgaria where the nymph cult used to be celebrated in ancient times.

'O saathi re' sums up Prakash Mehra's philosophy of life: Anandji

May 19, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) He didn't have an immediate family and that was why Prakash Mehra's films often showed a craving for kin, says Anandji, the surviving half of the music composer duo Kalyanji-Anandji who worked with the late filmmaker Mehra on many songs, including legendary numbers like 'Yaari hai imaan mera' for 'Zanjeer'.

Prakash Mehra - creator of Bollywood's 'angry young man' (Obituary)

May 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) He was the brain behind popular Bollywood coinages like 'angry young man' and 'muqaddar ka sikandar', and gave Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan his biggest break in 'Zanjeer'. Prolific filmmaker Prakash Mehra, who died Sunday, will always be remembered for his blockbuster movies and superhit dialogues.

Veteran filmmaker Prakash Mehra passes away

May 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (ANI): Legendary Bollywood producer-director Prakash Mehra passed away in a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday, after prolonged illness.

Pesky Indian reporter floored by gentle Obama magic

April 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM

London, April 3 (IANS) A young Indian reporter was 'walking on air' after being treated to a bit of the old Obama magic at the end of the G20 summit here Thursday.

Akshay is the fittest actor in Bollywood: Suniel Shetty

January 26, 2009 at 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) He himself has a well-toned body and exercises regularly, but actor-turned-producer Suniel Shetty says when it comes to the fittest body in tinsel town, Akshay Kumar wins hands down as he has maintained his physique throughout his 18-year career.

Helen, Aishwarya, Akshay named for Padma Shri

January 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Yesteryears' dancing queen Helen, Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, action star Akshay Kumar and music maestro Hridyanath Mangeshkar are among those named for this year's Padma Shri awards.

Ajay Jadeja a step away from qualifying for pro Indian golf tour

January 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 10 (IANS) Former India Test star Ajay Jadeja is a step closer to realising his dream of playing professional golf on the 2009 Aircel-PGTI tour by earning a berth in the final stage of the tour qualifier.

Will comedy genre be back with 'Golmaal Returns'?

October 26, 2008 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Comedies didn't bring much joy to the box-office this year, but all eyes are now set on 'Golmaal Returns' with the hope to renew faith in the genre and infuse some cheer in the festive season which has been dampened by the global economic meltdown.

Sameera too joins Priyadarshan's delayed 'De Dana Dan'

October 26, 2008 at 8:07 AM

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Priyadarshan's next comedy 'De Dana Dan' has been delayed because the prolific filmmaker wants to concentrate on the Darsheel Safary-starrer 'Bam Bam Bhole'. The project, however, has an added member in actress Sameera Reddy.

Amitabh at 66 - still an inspiration

October 10, 2008 at 4:49 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) He was 15 when he came to Mumbai and like many others fell by the wayside of Bollywood's dream factory. It's been many years since but stardust still clouds Avinash Kumar's vision, his Bollywood ideal still intact and cynicism kept at bay thanks mainly to his 'god' Amitabh Bachchan who turns 66 Saturday.

More Bollywood, fewer Bhojpuri films for Ravi Kishen now

October 6, 2008 at 8:31 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Actor Ravi Kishen, known as the superstar of Bhojpuri cinema, says he will now sign on fewer regional films and concentrate more on Bollywood projects, specially after having worked in Shyam Benegal's 'Welcome To Sajjanpur'.

More Bollywood, fewer Bhojpuri films for Ravi Kishen now

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Actor Ravi Kishen, known as the superstar of Bhojpuri cinema, says he will now sign on fewer regional films and concentrate more on Bollywood projects, specially after having worked in Shyam Benegal's 'Welcome To Sajjanpur'.

Relay commences with lit of Olympic torch

March 24, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The countdown for the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 began with the lit of Olympic torch in a ceremony on Monday in ancient Olympia, Greece