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

Mahesh Bhatt predicts new beginning for Sanjay post-jail term

May 17, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who stood by Sanjay Dutt during his trying times, is confident the actor will make a fresh start after completing his jail term.

EPIC channel to screen only historical, mythological content

May 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) EPIC, a new genre-specific channel, will offer content related to Indian history, folklore and mythology only. It will have a contemporary format.

Emraan Hashmi-Mahesh Bhatt reunite for 'Invisible'

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) "Invisible" is the film that Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt's most successful protege Emraan Hashmi will star in, thereby ending media speculation that the actor has been in two minds about doing a project for the banner that kickstarted his career.

'Go Goa Gone' directors eye Mahesh Babu for next

May 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Director duo Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru, known for helming films such as "Shor In the City" and "Go Goa Gone", are keen to direct Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. They have already offered him a script.

CBI questions two railway officials

May 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday questioned two railway officials in the case relating to bribery for appointment of a senior railway officer to a lucrative post.

Mahesh Bhatt stopped Anurag Kashyap from quitting

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap might have not made movies like "Dev D" and "Gangs Of Wasseypur" if it hadn't been for Mahesh Bhatt.

Mahesh Bhatt helped me with Rs.10,000, says Anurag Kashyap

May 10, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Anurag Kashyap has revealed that Mahesh Bhatt lent him a helping hand and stopped him from quitting the film industry when he had lost all hopes.

Rahul Bhatt's looks, the surprise element of 'Ugly'!

May 10, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) While the entire cast of Anurag Kashyap's "Ugly" was busy with promotional interactions, actor Rahul Bhatt's absence couldn't go unnoticed. He is avoiding public appearances because the makers want to keep his looks under wraps.

Bansal skips cabinet meeting, Congress defends him

May 9, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, under a cloud over his kin's alleged involvement in bribery for a plum railway board posting, Thursday skipped a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Hold on to what you are, says Alia Bhatt

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Just one film old Alia Bhatt says as an individual it is important to hold on to what you are, and not try to change too much. In fact, she dreams of stepping out in her most casual outfit one day.

Railways bribe case: CBI to grill four accused till May 9

May 7, 2013 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday remanded four accused, including Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and businessman Ajay Garg, to CBI custody till May 9 in the railways bribe case. Four other co-accused were sent to judicial custody.

Guilty will be punished, says Congress

May 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Congress Saturday said those who took bribe to ensure the promotion of a railway official will be punished.

Rail-Minister nephew bribery row: BJP says UPA-II 'most corrupt Government ever'

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday described the Congress-led UPA -II Government by terming it the 'most corrupt government ever' after it was revealed that Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew had been allegedly caught accepting bribes.

Rail-Minister nephew bribery row: Rasheed Masood criticises opposition for making a 'a mountain out

May 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Congress Party spokesman Rasheed Masood on Saturday criticised the opposition for making a "mountain out of a molehill" in connection with a bribery case allegedly involving Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew.

Railway minister's 'kin', three others booked for bribery

May 4, 2013 at 12:12 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A man, said to be the nephew of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and three others, including a railway official, were Friday night booked by the CBI in a bribery case, agency officials said.

Mithoon praises Mahesh Bhatt for his young spirit

May 3, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Composer Mithoon, who is currently enjoying the success of his song "Tum Hi Ho" from "Aashiqui 2", says Mahesh Bhatt not only connects with younger generation, but gives them creative freedom.

Good story, director's vision make film a success: Mahesh Bhatt

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says a film works at the office only if a director is able to translate a writer's vision on the screen. He feels stars can add to that.

Bhatt saab hasn't asked me to see 'Aashiqui 2': Rahul Roy

April 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Twenty-three years after Mahesh Bhatt's Aashiqui became a blockbuster, its leading man Rahul Roy is wondering why he hasn't been invited to see "Aashiqui 2".

Sundeep keen to build credibility as actor (With Image)

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) For someone who doesn't come from a star family, it's important to build credibility with different roles, says southern actor Sundeep Kishan, who is currently basking in the success of his recent Tamil film "Yaaruda Mahesh".

Mahesh Bhatt lends his voice to 'Aashiqui 2'

April 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has lent his voice to his forthcoming production venture "Aashiqui 2".

Bilingual films on Sundeep's wish list (With Image)

April 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Sundeep Kishan is one of the few actors who can fluently speak in Tamil and Telugu, and he is making efforts to make the best use of his linguistic skills by doing more and more bilingual films.

Content key to debutant director's success: Madhan Kumar (With Image)

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil director Madhan Kumar, who is making directorial debut with forthcoming Tamil comedy-thriller "Yaaruda Mahesh", says success of a debut director depends on the content of his or her film.

Krish to shoot 'Gabbar' after 'Shivam'

April 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) In all probability, Telugu director Krish, who was recently signed on to helm the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster "Ramana", titled "Gabbar", will start working on it only after he wraps up his Telugu film "Shivam".

Movie-making is like playing Russian roulette: Mahesh Bhatt

April 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Director-producer Mahesh Bhatt compares movie-making to playing Russian roulette with three bullets, where there are more chances of getting shot than surviving.

'Aashiqui 2' not inspired by 'Abhimaan': Mahesh Bhatt

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Kolkata April 18 (IANS) "Aashiqui 2" has neither been inspired nor does it much resemble "Abhimaan", the 1973 classic starring Amitabh Bachchan, says the film's producer Mahesh Bhatt.

Paes-Melzer beat Bhupathi-Bopanna, enter quarters

April 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Monte Carlo, April 18 (IANS) Tennis players Leander Paes and Jurgen Melzer overcame Indian duo and sixth seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna to advance to the quarterfinals of the men's doubles of the Monte Carlo Masters here Thursday.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor talk about debut film 'Aashiqui 2'

April 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Aditya Roy Kapur, who proved his acting capabilities in films such as 'Action Replay' and 'Guzaarish', is now coming as a solo-lead in Mahesh Bhatt's upcoming film 'Aashiqui 2'.

Paes-Melzer to face Bhupathi-Bopanna at Monte Carlo

April 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Monte Carlo, April 16 (IANS) Leander Paes and his Austrian partner Jurgen Melzer advanced to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters here with a comfortable straight sets victory over local pair Benjamin Balleret and Guillaume Couillard.

Aashiqui 2' starcast promote film in New Delhi

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): The biggest musical blockbuster of 90's 'Aashiqui' made by Gulshan Kumar and Mahesh Bhatt, is all set to make a comeback with its second installment that marks the reunion of Bhatt camp and Bhushan Kumar.

Who is that girl in 'Aashiqui 2' poster?

April 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Not many know that Smiley Suri has posed for the "Aashiqui 2" poster because she is director Mohit Suri's lucky charm.

Shakti Kapoor thanks 'Aashiqui 2' makers for casting daughter

April 15, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor has thanked filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and director Mohit Suri for casting his daughter Shraddha in "Aashiqui 2".

Don't want to hire anyone for Jal: Goher Mumtaz

April 12, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Singer Goher Mumtaz, who started Pakistan-based band Jal, is not looking forward to any more additions to his team, saying he is happy jamming with Aamir Shazi.

Want to connect with people who haven't seen 'Aashiqui': Mohit Suri

April 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri, who has directed musical "Aashiqui 2", says he feels more responsible towards those audiences who haven't seen the original 1990 film.

Aditya Roy Kapoor never planned to enter romantic zone

April 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actor Aditya Roy Kapoor, who has acted in films like "Action Replayy" and "Guzaarish", will be seen in a new, romantic avatar in his forthcoming film "Aashiqui 2". He says he did not make a conscious effort to enter the romantic zone.

Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt reveal first look of 'Aashiqui 2'

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt, along with the entire cast and crew, unveiled the first look of 'Aashiqui 2' in Mumbai.

Bhatts, Bhushan get emotional at 'Aashiqui 2' music launch

April 8, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Filmmakers Mahesh-Mukesh Bhatt as well as Bhushan Kumar got emotional at the first look and music launch of "Aashiqui 2" Monday. They missed late Gulshan Kumar, who was an integral part of the original movie.

When 'Aashiqui 2' will meet 'Aashiqui' at Sudeep Studios

April 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) The first look of "Aashiqui 2" and its music will be launched Monday at Sudeep Studios, a place where "Aashiqui" music was recorded about 23 years ago.

TV new torchbearer in India: Mahesh Bhatt

April 6, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Supporting the government's decision to filter TV content, leading filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt feels that "television is promising to be the new torchbearer".

Murray set to play in Bhupathi-engineered IPL-Style tennis tournament

April 6, 2013 at 9:48 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Under a new deal signed by his management company, World No.2 Andy Murray may soon play in an Indian Premier League (IPL)-style tennis tournament.

Making movies 'fearlessly' sets India apart from neighbours: Mahesh Bhatt

April 5, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Terming the current scenario in Indian cinema as "a very very exciting phase", leading filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says the freedom to make movies "fearlessly" sets Indian cinema apart from Pakistan and/or Bangladesh.

Erotic noir cinema is passe, says Mahesh Bhatt

April 5, 2013 at 10:29 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Stressing on the importance of "reinvention", ace filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt Friday said that erotic noir cinema is "passe" and "past forward" is his new mantra of making films.

Indian film industry in crisis, says Mahesh Bhatt

April 5, 2013 at 9:49 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Indian film industry is in "crisis" with its freedom of expression being "threatened", said leading filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt here Friday.

Murray signs with Bhupathi's agency to help manage off-court interests in Asia

April 5, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): US Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray has signed on as the first client of a new partnership between his management company and Indian doubles star Mahesh Bhupathi's GloboSport.

Davis Cup awards to be presented

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) will be honouring veteran Ramanathan Krishnan and his son Ramesh, Anand Amritraj and Mahesh Bhupathi with the ITF Davis Cup Commitment award here Saturday during the Asia/Oceania Group I play-off tie between India and Indonesia.

Bhupathi, Bopanna to renew partnership

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Bangalore, April 1 (IANS) Following a good partnership in 2012 that saw them finish as finalists at the ATP World Tour Finals, tennis players Rohan Bopanna and Mahesh Bhupathi Monday renewed their partnership.

Now, communalism and counter-insurgency ops on stage (With Image) (Review)

March 30, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Counter-terrorism is a layered game that takes into stride several nuances of the contemporary world's single largest threat - insurgency. On one hand is the core operations against the agents of subversion, while on the other is the risk of being overzealous, which often singes innocent civilians - and whips up communal animosity in the process.

Woman set afire over trivial fight in Mumbai

March 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) In a trivial case of animosity, a 48-year-old woman was set afire by two of her neighbours in central Mumbai, police said Friday.

Somdev, Paes and Bhupathi out of Miami Masters

March 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Miami, March 25 (IANS) It was a day to forget for Indian tennis as Somdev Devvarman, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were all knocked out of the ATP Miami Masters here, losing their respective singles and doubles matches.

Bhupathi and Nestor win in straight sets

March 23, 2013 at 12:26 AM

Miami (Florida), March 23 (IANS) India's Mahesh Bhupathi and his partner from Bahamas Daniel Nestor have defeated French pair Richard Gasquet and Eduardo Roger-Vasselin 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the men's doubles first round at the ATP World Tour Miami Masters here.

B-Town sad over 'good-hearted' Sanjay Dutt's conviction

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt's conviction Thursday by the Supreme Court in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case has left the Hindi film industry in shock and dismay. Filmmakers like Mahesh Bhatt and Karan Johar are sad about the judgment for the "good-hearted" man, who has been entertaining movie-goers for the past over three decades.

Online libraries re-kindle the thrill of reading (Trend Feature)

March 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) When was the last time you visited a library, browsed through the hundreds of titles, and finally borrowed a book that evoked your interest? Online libraries that promise to offer nearly the same experience have caught the readers' fancy and are rekindling a lost love.

Indian-Norwegian group to study sleep disorders among Indians (March 15 is World Sleep Day)

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Alarmed by the high prevalence of sleep disorders among the Indian population and the lack of specific data on this, an Indian-Norwegian group that is running a chain of clinics across the country to treat the disorders will now conduct detailed research on them and recommend remedial measures.

Writers live with dread of mob outside: Mahesh Bhatt

March 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) With films' subjects being freely questioned, the idea of freedom of expression for filmmakers is at stake, feels Mahesh Bhatt who says writers nowadays live under constant fear of the consequences their work would evoke.

I can't carry film on my shoulders: Esha

March 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Three-film old Esha Gupta says that unlike Vidya Balan, she is not in a position to carry an entire movie on her shoulders.

Bold gets bolder: Bollywood erotica goes 3D

March 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) If lip-locking and lovemaking were not enough, filmmakers are now getting bolder by shooting erotica in 3D. "Kamasutra 3D" and "Jism 3" would help you get that experience.

Rohit Roy back on TV, says finding right roles tough

March 3, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Television actor Rohit Roy, currently seen as a Pakistani army officer in "Hitler Didi", prefers roles that push him as an actor, but says finding such appropriate roles is not easy.

Accused for brother's death, man commits suicide

February 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Depressed over being accused in his brother's mysterious death, a 40-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself in a government hospital here, police said Thursday.

Del Potro ends Devvarman's challenge in Dubai

February 27, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Dubai, Feb 27 (IANS) Juan Martin Del Potro ended Somdev Devvarman's spirited challenge in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship here Wednesday beating the Indian 6-4, 6-4 in the second round.

Celebs dance Govinda style on 'Nach Baliye' (TV Snippets)

February 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The entertainment quotient on the set of "Nach Baliye 5" doubled when Bollywood's comic star Govinda rocked the dance floor with a performance.

Meera in 'Pakeezah' remake, says it's divine feeling

February 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Pakistani actress Meera, who made her Bollywood debut in Mahesh Bhatt's "Nazar", will step into the shoes of legendary Meena Kumari for the "Pakeezah" remake.

Somdev, Yuki, Sanam back in Davis Cup squad

February 23, 2013 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Rebel players Somdev Devvarman, Yuki Bhambhri and Sanam Singh were selected in India's Davis Cup squad for the first round play-off tie against Indonesia to be held in Bangalore from April 5-7.

Indian comedy shows dry, monotonous: Mahesh Thakur

February 22, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Over the years, he has tickled the audience's funny bone through shows like "Tu Tu Main Main" and "Shararat", but actor Mahesh Thakur believes that the Indian small screen is currently suffering a dry spell as far as comedy shows are concerned.

Asian Junior Squash: Indian boys in quarter-finals

February 21, 2013 at 10:34 PM

eoul, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian boys qualified for the quarter-finals after winning both their pool matches in the Asian Junior squash team championship here Thursday.

Easy day for Indian teams in Asian Junior Squash

February 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Seoul, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian junior squash team began with emphatic wins in the Asian Junior Team Championships here Wednesday.

Sara Loren a born star: Mahesh Bhatt (Movie Snippets)

February 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says Pakistani actress Sara Loren was born to be a star.

It's an honour to work with Mahesh Babu: Telugu choreographer

February 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Southern choreographer Prem Rakshit, recently lauded by Mahesh Babu, considers working with the actor an honour because it is a rare opportunity.

I never thought I would do 'Murder 3': Aditi

February 14, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) From a small role to lead roles, Aditi Rao Hydari has certainly come a long way. The actress says she did not know that she was working in "Murder 3" until she went to sign the contract.

Vishesh challenged our content: Mahesh Bhatt

February 12, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt reveals that his nephew Vishesh, who is making his debut as a director with "Murder 3", pointed out to them that the movies being made under the Vishesh Films banner have started lacking in quality content.

V-Day weekend set for debutant directors' films - 'Murder 3', 'Jayantabhai' (IANS Preview)

February 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Valentine's Day weekend will see two directors Vishesh Bhatt and Vinnil Markan making their debut at the box office with emotional thriller "Murder 3" and romantic comedy "Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story" (JKLS), which will see Vivek Oberoi in his popular "bhaigiri" avatar, respectively.

Minimum tracks get maximum effect in 'Murder 3' album (IANS Music Review)

February 12, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Film: "Murder 3"; Music Directors: Pritam Chakraborty and Mustafa Zahid; Lyricist: Sayeed Quadri; Singers: Shafqat Amanat Ali, KK, Mustafa Zahid, and Nikhil D'Souza; Rating- ****

Jacqueline's good wishes for 'Murder 3'

February 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, whose career got a boost after the release of "Murder 2", has wished Bhatt camp all the best for the third instalment of the franchise.

'Murder 3' first in the franchise to get U/A certificate

February 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) "Murder" and "Murder 2" were awarded A-certificate by the censor board because of its bold content, but "Murder 3" is the first in the franchise to get an U/A certification and director Vishesh Bhatt is happy that his debut film has been cleared without any alteration.

Randeep suggests 'Murder 4' story

February 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Actor Randeep Hooda, who will be seen in "Murder 3", suggested to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt to take inspiration from the life of a reality show participant and make "Murder 4" on it.

Nepal dismisses 14 hydro-electricity licences

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 4 (IANS) Nepal has scrapped due to lack of progress 14 licences for various projects to generate a total of 611 MW of hydro-electricity.

Visually impaired participate in Blind Man's Car Rally

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Armed with a route map in Braille, over 100 visually impaired navigators directed their partner drivers over a 65-km route in the seventh edition of the Blind Man's Car Rally here Sunday.

Governance, selection not players' priority: Paes

February 2, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking a dig at the rebel tennis players including his estranged partner Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes Saturday said that it was not the priority of the players to get into governance and selection matters.

'Mai...' - teaches you how to value elders (IANS Movie Review)

February 1, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Film: "Mai..."; Actors: Asha Bhosle, Padmini Kolhapure and Ram Kapoor; Director: Mahesh Kodiyal; Rating: ***1/2

Game is bigger than association and players: Leander

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India's top tennis player Leander Paes Wednesday broke his silence on the revolt against the All India Tennis Association (AITA) by eight players, led by Somdev Devvarman, saying the game is more important than individuals.

Kamal Haasan victim of state terrorism: Mahesh Bhatt

January 30, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt feels actor-director Kamal Haasan is a victim of state terrorism.

Don't believe that rebellion is important: Paes

January 30, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India's top tennis player Leander Paes Wednesday broke his silence on the revolt against the All India Tennis Association (AITA) by eight players, led by Somdev Devvarman, saying he doesn't believe "that the rebellion is important".

On acting adventure, Asha Bhosle says she's better off singing

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

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.

Conrad Palmisano choreographs stunts for Mahesh Babu film

January 29, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) Hollywood stuntman Conrad Palmisano, known for coordinating stunts for film series like "Rush Hour" and "Lethal Weapon", has been roped in to choreograph stunts for upcoming, yet-to-be-titled Telugu film of actor Mahesh Babu.

Samsung India eyes smaller towns, 50 percent growth

January 29, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Chennai Jan 29 (IANS) Samsung India Electronics is planning to increase sales of its split air-conditioners, refrigerators by 50 percent and expand its distribution network in smaller cities, a senior company official said here Tuesday.

Lara Dutta nostalgic about 'David'

January 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Former beauty queen Lara Dutta, who is looking forward to "David" release, recalls the time when she shot for the film. She says her daughter was just five months old at that time.

BJP will flourish under new leadership: Yashwant Sinha

January 23, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Bhopal, Jan. 23 (ANI): Expressing happiness over the election of Rajnath Singh as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), senior party leader Yashwant Sinha, who had protested against a second presidential term for Nitin Gadkari, said the party will flourish under a new experienced and energetic leadership.

Yashwant may contest Gadkari's re-election as BJP chief

January 22, 2013 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) BJP leader and former finance minister Yashwant Sinha may contest against Nitin Gadkari, who is seeking a second term as BJP president, party sources said Tuesday.

May contest BJP presidential poll, says Mahesh Jethmalani

January 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) With Nitin Gadkari expected to get another term as BJP president, party member Mahesh Jethmalani Monday indicated he may put up a token fight by deciding to contest for the post.

Mahesh Jethmalani says will contest BJP president polls if no one challenges Gadkari

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Well known lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has said that he will throw his hat in the BJP presidential poll ring if there is no to challenge incumbent Nitin Gadkari.

Australian Open: Bhupathi and Paes win, mixed day for Bopanna (Intro India roundup)

January 19, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) India's Mahesh Bhupathi and his Canadian partner Daniel Nestor won their men's doubles second round at the Australian Open while it was a mixed day for Rohan Bopanna, who lost his men's doubles match but triumphed in the mixed doubles. Leander Paes and Russian Elena Vesnina won their mixed doubles first round match.

Australian Open: Bhupathi and Paes win, Bopanna loses (India roundup)

January 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) India's Mahesh Bhupathi and his Canadian partner Daniel Nestor won their men's doubles second round while Rohan Bopanna and American Rajeev Ram lost/ Leander Paes and Russian Elena Vesnina won their mixed doubles first round at the Australian Open tennis here Saturday.

Australian Open: Bhupathi wins in doubles but Bopanna loses

January 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) It was a mixed morning for the Indians in the men's doubles at the Australian Open Saturday. Mahesh Bhupathi and his Serbian-born Canadian partner Daniel Nestor cruised into third round, while Rohan Bopanna and his American partner of Indian origin Rajeev Ram were surprisingly beaten.

Bopanna and Ram shocked by unseeded Italian pair

January 19, 2013 at 8:33 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) India's Rohan Bopanna and his American partner Rajeev Ram were surprisingly defeated by Italians Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fagnini 2-6, 6-7 (3) in the second round of the men's doubles at the Australian Open here Saturday.

Sachiin Joshi amazed at critics' response

January 18, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Actor Sachiin Joshi, whose film "Mumbai Mirror" hit the theatres Friday, is overwhelmed with the reviews and says that the critics' opinion matters.

Varun in a Balaji production

January 17, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Varun Dhawan wowed everyone with his performance in his debut film "Student of The Year" (SOTY) and the young actor has now bagged an Ekta Kapoor project to be made under her Balaji banner.

'Mumbai Mirror' engaging cop saga (IANS Movie Review Rating: ***)

January 17, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Film: "Mumbai Mirror"; Cast: Sachiin Joshi, Gihani Khan, Vimla Raman, Prakash Raj, and Mahesh Manjrekar: Director: Ankush Bhatt; Rating: ***

Australian Open: Bhupathi, Bopanna win; Devvarman, Sania out (India Roundup)

January 16, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) India's doubles specialists Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna won their first round matches with different partners while Somdev Devvarman lost a marathon battle against fancied Jerzy Janowicz of Poland in the men's singles second round at the Australian Open here Wednesday.

Asha Bhosle nervous while shooting with Anupam Kher

January 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM

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.

Celebs attend 58th Filmfare Award Nomination Party

January 15, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The 58th Filmfare Award Nomination Party was attended by whole of Bollywood fraternity in Mumbai last night.

BSF trooper kills colleague, self

January 15, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), Jan 15 (IANS) A BSF trooper allegedly shot dead his colleague and then turned his weapon on himself along the India-Pakistan border here in Punjab, police and BSF sources said Tuesday.

Rahul Bhatt real hero material: Shagufta Rafique

January 14, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Writer Shagufta Rafique has almost finished the scripting of her film with Rahul Bhatt, whom she describes as "a typical hero" and says she will start rolling the camera for the project by mid of the year.