http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Tue, 15 May 2007 02:05:15 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Tisca-to-turn-tipsy-for-Guptas-Alibaug_27987.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 15 - Actress Tisca Chopra, last seen as a volatile daughter-in-law in STAR Plus' political soap 'Sarrkar', is pulling out all stops to play an alcoholic in Sanjay Gupta's 'Alibaug'. Tue, 15 May 2007 14:54:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Tisca-to-turn-tipsy-for-Guptas-Alibaug_27987.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Ashutosh-Hrithik-not-going-to-Cannes-but-Ash-might_27961.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 15 - Though director Ashutosh Gowariker and leading man Hrithik Roshan won't be attending a show-reel presentation of 'Jodha-Akbar' at Cannes, its leading lady Aishwarya Rai is expected to do the honours. Tue, 15 May 2007 11:10:05 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Ashutosh-Hrithik-not-going-to-Cannes-but-Ash-might_27961.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Sivaji-songs-rule-Tamil-charts_27943.shtml India Entertainment Chennai, May 15 - With no impressive releases in the last couple of weeks, the Tamil audio list remains the same. Though not a great album by A.R. Rahman's standards, 'Sivaji' is still a big hit. Tue, 15 May 2007 09:01:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Sivaji-songs-rule-Tamil-charts_27943.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Chennai-600028-a-surprise-Tamil-hit_27944.shtml India Entertainment Chennai, May 15 - Distributors were not interested in 'Chennai 600028', neither were theatre owners because the film had no big names to boast of. But it has turned out to be a winner at the box office. Tue, 15 May 2007 08:10:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Chennai-600028-a-surprise-Tamil-hit_27944.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Suniel-Shetty-to-carry-mom-in-laws-social-work-forward_27936.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 15 - Actor Suniel Shetty has decided to carry forward the Save The Children India programme run by his mother-in-law who passed away last month. Tue, 15 May 2007 07:39:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Suniel-Shetty-to-carry-mom-in-laws-social-work-forward_27936.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shilpa-moves-apex-court-over-Gere-kiss_27901.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 14 - Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Monday moved the Supreme Court, seeking either annulment or transfer to a Mumbai court of all the criminal proceedings initiated against her by various courts in the country for the controversial on-stage pecks Hollywood star Richard Gere planted on her cheek during a public show here. Mon, 14 May 2007 20:02:48 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shilpa-moves-apex-court-over-Gere-kiss_27901.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mesmerising-Madhuri-turns-40-Tuesday_27879.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 14 - A beauty to reckon, virtuoso performer and excellent dancer, that's how actress Madhuri Dixit, who turns 40 Tuesday, will always be remembered by millions of her fans. Mon, 14 May 2007 17:36:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mesmerising-Madhuri-turns-40-Tuesday_27879.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Narrating-agony-of-homosexuals-eunuchs-through-film_27864.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 14 - It may be the 21st Century but homosexuals and eunuchs continue to be mocked at and at times treated as criminals, outcastes and anti-social elements. A documentary film screened here brings out their agony, not just emotional but also because law is simply not in their favour. Mon, 14 May 2007 16:02:11 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Narrating-agony-of-homosexuals-eunuchs-through-film_27864.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-wouldve-loved-to-do-Sarkars-film-Vidya_27794.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 14 - Vidya Balan laughs off allegations that she opted out of Pradeep Sarkar's 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' because she didn't want to play second lead in a Rani Mukerji starrer. Mon, 14 May 2007 07:51:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-wouldve-loved-to-do-Sarkars-film-Vidya_27794.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Aarti-hoping-her-role-in-Shootout...-is-liked_27790.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 14 - Aarti Chabria is excited over her role in ready-to-release 'Shootout At Lokhandwala' in which she plays a bar dancer and Tusshar Kapoor's love interest. Mon, 14 May 2007 07:35:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Aarti-hoping-her-role-in-Shootout...-is-liked_27790.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Bollywood-teen-flicks-fail-to-excite_27764.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 13 - India with a 110 million people in the age group of 15-19 years has reasons to complain against its film industry that churns out the world's highest number of movies annually - especially when they are served with films like 'Good Boy Bad Boy'. Sun, 13 May 2007 18:23:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Bollywood-teen-flicks-fail-to-excite_27764.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Two-big-Amitabh-films-releasing-on-same-day_27752.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 13 - Two of superstar Amitabh Bachchan's films - 'Cheeni Kum' and 'Shootout At Lokhandwala' - will release on the same day. Though he had requested that the latter be released a little later, the producer convinced him that it wouldn't make much of a difference. Sun, 13 May 2007 17:04:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Two-big-Amitabh-films-releasing-on-same-day_27752.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Inspiring-people-to-lose-weight-through-The-Big-Feast_27738.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 13 - Fun-filled games and mouth-watering food were part of 'The Big Feast', an event organised here as a prelude to Sahara One channel's reality show where obese participants are encouraged to shed their extra kilos. Sun, 13 May 2007 15:59:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Inspiring-people-to-lose-weight-through-The-Big-Feast_27738.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mohit-signs-film-with-Aamir_27744.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 13 - Actor Mohit Ahlawat seems to have rediscovered his place in Bollywood after leaving mentor Ram Gopal Varma's camp. He's gone ahead and signed a film with leading star Aamir Khan. Sun, 13 May 2007 15:27:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mohit-signs-film-with-Aamir_27744.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Good-Boy-Bad-Boy---poor-fare_27720.shtml India Entertainment Film: 'Good Boy Bad Boy'; Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Tusshar Kapoor, Tanushree Dutta, Isha Sharvani, Paresh Rawal; Director: Ashwini Chaudhary; Ratings: *1/2 Sun, 13 May 2007 13:21:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Good-Boy-Bad-Boy---poor-fare_27720.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rajnikanths-Sivaji-delayed-in-Kerala_27683.shtml India Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram, May 13 - The release of Rajnikanth's much-awaited 'Sivaji' might be delayed in Kerala due to distribution problems. Sun, 13 May 2007 08:18:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rajnikanths-Sivaji-delayed-in-Kerala_27683.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Gentle-real-well-mannered---Kanganas-Mr.-Right_27681.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 13 - Marriage is at least six years away for talented actress Kangana Ranaut but that hasn't stopped her from listing out the qualities she wants in Mr.Right! Sun, 13 May 2007 07:46:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Gentle-real-well-mannered---Kanganas-Mr.-Right_27681.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Malayalam-films-have-become-commercial-products-Kamal_27660.shtml India Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 - Malayalam films have now become commercial products and need to be vigorously marketed to get the audience, believes ace Malayalam film director Kamal. Sat, 12 May 2007 17:41:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Malayalam-films-have-become-commercial-products-Kamal_27660.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Film-festival-on-gender-sexuality-draws-crowds_27631.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 12 - Sensitive issues, poignant emotions and subjects that are not often discussed like cross-dressing, homosexuality and the human body were the mainstay of the international film festival on gender and sexuality, which attracted quite a crowd on its first day Saturday. Sat, 12 May 2007 16:20:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Film-festival-on-gender-sexuality-draws-crowds_27631.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Metro---a-witty-look-at-insensitivities-of-city-life_27614.shtml India Entertainment Film: 'Life In A...Metro'; Director: Anurag Basu; Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Shilpa Shetty, Shiney Ahuja, Kangana Ranaut, Konkona Sen Sharma, Irfan Khan, Sharman Joshi; Rating: *** Sat, 12 May 2007 13:50:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Metro---a-witty-look-at-insensitivities-of-city-life_27614.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Metro-rides-high-on-Shilpas-newfound-fame_27571.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 12 - 'Metro' rode on the newfound fame of Shilpa Shetty in Britain to become the first Indian film to be premiered at London's Leicester Square where Hollywood hits like 'Casino Royale' and 'Harry Potter' have had their first screenings, say its happy distributors. Sat, 12 May 2007 08:56:16 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Metro-rides-high-on-Shilpas-newfound-fame_27571.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rice-Plate-brings-together-Naseer-Shabana_27569.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 12 - Two of Hindi filmdom's best known actors, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, have come together after 19 years for the film 'Rice Plate', which is the directorial debut of TV star Rohit Roy. Sat, 12 May 2007 08:16:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rice-Plate-brings-together-Naseer-Shabana_27569.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Pritam-forms-rock-band-for-Metro_27484.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 11 - Music director Pritam Chakbraborty, who rocked the charts with 'Dhoom-2', formed a rock group for Anurag Basu's intriguing film 'Metro' that released Friday. Fri, 11 May 2007 15:27:22 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Pritam-forms-rock-band-for-Metro_27484.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mehbooba-pictures-leaked-Varma-shocked_27473.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 11 - Director Ram Gopal Varma is shocked to see pictures of the secretly-shot song 'Mehbooba', featuring both Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan with Urmila, leaked out on the net. Fri, 11 May 2007 14:37:59 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mehbooba-pictures-leaked-Varma-shocked_27473.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kerala-plans-golden-oldie-Prem-Nazirs-statue_27458.shtml India Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 - A statue of legendary Malayalam film hero Prem Nazir, who broke acting records with his roles in over 700 films, is likely to come up here in a year's time. Fri, 11 May 2007 12:19:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kerala-plans-golden-oldie-Prem-Nazirs-statue_27458.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kaada-Beladingalu---a-film-with-a-novel-theme_27418.shtml India Entertainment Bangalore, May 11 - Moviegoers in Karnataka eagerly await the release of director B.S. Lingadevaru's Kannada film 'Kaada Beladingalu'. This is perhaps the first film that focuses on the impact of globalisation on rural India and its people. Fri, 11 May 2007 08:28:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kaada-Beladingalu---a-film-with-a-novel-theme_27418.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shootout...---just-two-tracks-worth-listening-to_27416.shtml India Entertainment Film: 'Shootout At Lokhandwala'; Music Directors: Strings, Mika, Biddu, Anand Raj Anand, Euphoria; Singers: Anchal, Mika, Biddu, Anand Raj Anand, Palash Sen, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sukhwinder Singh; Ratings: ** Fri, 11 May 2007 08:28:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shootout...---just-two-tracks-worth-listening-to_27416.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Pyarelal-recreates-70s-magic-in-Om-Shanti-Om_27421.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 11 - The indomitable talent of music maestro Pyarelal, one-half of the imperishable Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo, is about to find a new level in Farah Khan's second directorial undertaking 'Om Shanti Om'. Fri, 11 May 2007 08:06:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Pyarelal-recreates-70s-magic-in-Om-Shanti-Om_27421.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/This-is-Hindi-cinemas-golden-age-Paresh-Rawal_27415.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 11 - Paresh Rawal, one of Bollywood's most versatile actors for whom the shift from villainy to comedy seems to have been a cakewalk, believes this is the golden period of Hindi cinema. Fri, 11 May 2007 07:44:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/This-is-Hindi-cinemas-golden-age-Paresh-Rawal_27415.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Naya-Daur-another-BW-film-goes-colour_27414.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 11 - In a tribute to his father B.R. Chopra, filmmaker Ravi Chopra will release the coloured version of the evergreen black and white classic 'Naya Daur' - all over India June 22. Fri, 11 May 2007 07:30:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Naya-Daur-another-BW-film-goes-colour_27414.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Has-Bipasha-Kareena-war-been-reactivated_27371.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 10 - Some star or the other invariably ends up in a foot-in-the-mouth situation after every episode of 'Koffee With Karan'. Last time it was Bipasha Basu's turn. Thu, 10 May 2007 19:52:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Has-Bipasha-Kareena-war-been-reactivated_27371.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Coming-up-an-Oriya-TV-serial-on-Lord-Jagannath_27258.shtml India Entertainment Bhubaneswar, May 10 - A TV channel in Orissa plans to produce and telecast a mega serial on Lord Jagannath, the state's presiding deity. Orissa TV hopes to air the serial by September. Thu, 10 May 2007 08:23:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Coming-up-an-Oriya-TV-serial-on-Lord-Jagannath_27258.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Meet-Amitabh-Bollywoods-Pied-Piper_27262.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 10 - He wears a multi-coloured patchwork long coat, his hair is beaded, head covered with a hat decorated with ribbons, flowers and feathers. He plays the bugle and sings and dances on the streets - that's how Shaad Ali is presenting Amitabh Bachchan in his third directorial venture 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'. Thu, 10 May 2007 08:05:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Meet-Amitabh-Bollywoods-Pied-Piper_27262.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Tabu-cheers-for-buddy-Shilpa_27253.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 10 - Tabu made a rare public appearance for the first trial show of Anurag Basu's 'Metro', which was premiered at the Leicester Square theatre in London Tuesday. But there was a very special reason why the recluse was there. Thu, 10 May 2007 07:47:11 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Tabu-cheers-for-buddy-Shilpa_27253.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/National-Film-Awards-announcement-stayed-by-high-court_27240.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 9 - The declaration of the 53rd National Film Awards for 2005 was delayed further as the Delhi High Court Wednesday restrained the government from making the announcement on an allegation of corruption in selection process of the awards. Wed, 09 May 2007 23:07:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/National-Film-Awards-announcement-stayed-by-high-court_27240.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shabana-finds-home-for-homeless_27218.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 9 - Actress and social activist Shabana Azmi has a reason to rejoice. She has managed to find proper homes for hundreds of homeless slum dwellers in Mumbai. Wed, 09 May 2007 19:56:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shabana-finds-home-for-homeless_27218.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Stay-on-announcement-of-national-film-awards_27192.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 9 - The 53rd National Awards for 2005-06 were further delayed Wednesday with the Delhi High Court staying the announcement till July after receiving a complaint of corruption in the selection process. Wed, 09 May 2007 17:44:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Stay-on-announcement-of-national-film-awards_27192.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Parzania-once-more-in-Ahmedabad_27125.shtml India Entertainment Ahmedabad, May 9 - 'Parzania', a film on Gujarat's sectarian violence of 2002 that faced screening 'bans' in the state, will now have a second show in Ahmedabad thanks to an NGO. Wed, 09 May 2007 11:27:37 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Parzania-once-more-in-Ahmedabad_27125.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Metro-presents-mayhem-in-big-cities_27110.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 9 - Life in a metro is like a boiling pot, where lack of time, the mad race for money and success, drying emotional quotient, entangled relationships lead to emotional turmoil and heartburn. Anurag Basu's 'Life In A... Metro', releasing Friday, gives us a picture of all this. Wed, 09 May 2007 09:37:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Metro-presents-mayhem-in-big-cities_27110.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-recommend-meditation-for-all-actors-Kangana_27103.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 9 - Work pressure, controversies, personal problems - recently Kangana Ranaut had been through a rough patch and to combat all the problems she has taken to meditation in a big way. Wed, 09 May 2007 08:33:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-recommend-meditation-for-all-actors-Kangana_27103.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/No-Hey-Baby-for-Himanshus-baby_27098.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 9 - Model-turned-actor Himanshu Malik, who did those infamous kisses with Mallika Sherawat in 'Khwahish', turned down Sajid Khan's offer to cast his infant daughter in his film 'Hey Baby'. Wed, 09 May 2007 08:04:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/No-Hey-Baby-for-Himanshus-baby_27098.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mammootty-for-Left-youth-role-in-containing-communalism_27068.shtml India Entertainment Chennai, May 8 - Malayalam superstar Mammootty Tuesday stressed that the Gujarat carnage in 2002 'would not have happened' if the Communist Party of India-Marxist's - youth wing had been stronger in that state. Tue, 08 May 2007 19:21:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mammootty-for-Left-youth-role-in-containing-communalism_27068.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/IIFA-brings-cultures-countries-together-Amitabh_27052.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 8 - The International Indian Film Award -, which started as a celebration of Indian cinema abroad, has brought cultures and countries together, superstar Amitabh Bachchan, brand ambassador of IIFA, said here Tuesday. Tue, 08 May 2007 18:06:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/IIFA-brings-cultures-countries-together-Amitabh_27052.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Did-Bipasha-and-Arshad-have-a-tiff-in-London_26965.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 8 - Stories that she squabbled with her co-star Arshad Warsi on the set of 'Goal' in London have Bipasha Basu baffled. Tue, 08 May 2007 09:02:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Did-Bipasha-and-Arshad-have-a-tiff-in-London_26965.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Emraan-goes-outside-the-family-fold_26955.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 8 - Bollywood's serial kisser Emraan Hashmi has stretched his wings beyond the family fold with his second outside film 'Good Boy Bad Boy' that releases Friday. Tue, 08 May 2007 08:26:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Emraan-goes-outside-the-family-fold_26955.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Munna---a-slick-action-film-sans-soul_26963.shtml India Entertainment Film: 'Munna'; Cast: Prabhas, Ileana, Prakash Raj, Kota, Sukanya, Rahul Dev, Venu Madhav, Bharani and others; Director: Vamsi Paidipally; Producer: Dil Raju Music Director: Harris Jayaraj Tue, 08 May 2007 08:25:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Munna---a-slick-action-film-sans-soul_26963.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Irrfans-son-makes-his-debut-with-Metro_26968.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 8 - First it was Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. Now Irrfan Khan's three-and-a-half-year-old son Ayaan makes an appearance as his dad's son in Anurag Basu's 'Life In A... Metro', releasing Friday. Tue, 08 May 2007 08:25:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Irrfans-son-makes-his-debut-with-Metro_26968.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Amitabh-to-brief-media-about-eighth-IIFA-event_26888.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 7 - Amitabh Bachchan, one of the brand ambassadors of International Indian Film Academy -, will give an overview of the various activities planned for the eighth IIFA awards Tuesday at a press conference. Mon, 07 May 2007 16:39:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Amitabh-to-brief-media-about-eighth-IIFA-event_26888.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Saif-walks-the-ramp-for-Provogue_26889.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 7 - If you thought Saif Ali Khan had crossed enough bridges to last him a lifetime, here's more on the guy who can use expletives in 'Omkara' as effortlessly as drive race cars in 'Ta Ra Rum Pum'. On Wednesday he walks the ramp for the first time for Provogue. Mon, 07 May 2007 16:13:26 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Saif-walks-the-ramp-for-Provogue_26889.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/New-technology-paves-the-way-to-Cannes-for-Dharm-_26866.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 7 - The Hindi film 'Dharm', which will premiere at the 60th Cannes Film Festival beginning May 16, was shot with high-definition - technology and represents a breakthrough for Indian cinema, says cinematographer S. Nallamuthu proudly. Mon, 07 May 2007 13:34:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/New-technology-paves-the-way-to-Cannes-for-Dharm-_26866.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shilpa-planning-to-buy-apartment-in-London_26825.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 7 - With lots of plum assignments awaiting her in the West, Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty admits she may eventually buy an apartment in London for 'practical convenience'. Mon, 07 May 2007 09:36:02 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shilpa-planning-to-buy-apartment-in-London_26825.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-wanted-Saifs-character-to-stay-with-poor-Sharmila_26826.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 7 - Actress Sharmila Tagore says she liked her son Saif Ali Khan's latest film 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' but wasn't too happy with the climax. She wanted him to stay in the cabbies colony in the film. Mon, 07 May 2007 09:35:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-wanted-Saifs-character-to-stay-with-poor-Sharmila_26826.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Itd-be-a-pleasure-to-return-to-Zee-Gajendra-Singh_26814.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 7 - TV music show producer Gajendra Singh, who left Zee to join STAR, says he is still attached to the channel and wouldn't mind working for it again. Mon, 07 May 2007 08:56:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Itd-be-a-pleasure-to-return-to-Zee-Gajendra-Singh_26814.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Second-hand-equipment-but-Dharm-goes-to-Cannes_26818.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 7 - The Hindi film 'Dharm', which will premiere at the 60th Cannes Film Festival beginning May 16, was shot with a second-hand camera and borrowed lenses from Britain, says S. Nallamuthu, who takes pride in calling himself India's first high-definition - cinematographer. Mon, 07 May 2007 07:53:08 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Second-hand-equipment-but-Dharm-goes-to-Cannes_26818.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Its-mission-India-for-Hollywood_26773.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 6 - While an Indian court's decree to arrest Hollywood star Richard Gere for kissing in public has been hogging international and national headlines, away from the limelight New York's friendly neighbourhood superhero, Spider-Man, has cast his web so wide in the country that it is almost impossible not to get caught in it. Sun, 06 May 2007 16:46:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Its-mission-India-for-Hollywood_26773.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Spider-Man-3-is-endearing-and-exasperating_26762.shtml India Entertainment Film: 'Spider-Man 3' -; Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco; Director: Sam Rami; Rating: *** Sun, 06 May 2007 16:19:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Spider-Man-3-is-endearing-and-exasperating_26762.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Post-Yatra-Gautam-Ghose-shoots-film-on-Bengali-novel_26729.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 6 - It looks like literature and cinema have become best friends. While shooting for his Hindi film 'Yatra', Bengali filmmaker Gautam Ghose has quietly shot a film based on the work of Bengali litterateur Samaresh Majumdar. Sun, 06 May 2007 12:01:16 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Post-Yatra-Gautam-Ghose-shoots-film-on-Bengali-novel_26729.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shipa-Gere-kissing-case-hearing-on-May-26_26650.shtml India Entertainment Jaipur, May 5 - A local court hearing the 'kissing' row involving Hollywood star Richard Gere and India's Shilpa Shetty Saturday fixed the next hearing for May 26. Sat, 05 May 2007 17:03:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shipa-Gere-kissing-case-hearing-on-May-26_26650.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Some-rare-bhajans-in-Latas-rarer-voice_26624.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 5 - Lata Mangeshkar's fans are in for a rare treat. A 17-year-old private recording done by the singing legend for a temple has been unearthed by a quirk of fate. The album, 'Sumiran', is set for an early release. Sat, 05 May 2007 13:37:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Some-rare-bhajans-in-Latas-rarer-voice_26624.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yatra---Devdas-tale-shifted-to-domesticated-domain-_26583.shtml India Entertainment Film: 'Yatra'; Cast: Nana Patekar, Rekha, Deepti Naval and Nakul Vaid; Editor, Screenplaywriter, Cinematograper & Director: Gautam Ghose; Rating: ** Sat, 05 May 2007 08:27:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yatra---Devdas-tale-shifted-to-domesticated-domain-_26583.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/DDLJ-a-phenomenon-that-defies-explanation_26586.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 5 - Boy meets girl, sparks fly, love blossoms, parents disapprove but finally true love triumphs. In Aditya Chopra's hands that very predictable plotline transformed into the magical 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' which has completed an incredible 600 weeks. Sat, 05 May 2007 08:25:13 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/DDLJ-a-phenomenon-that-defies-explanation_26586.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/We-cant-encourage-sectarian-ideas-says-Sharmila_26584.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 5 - The controversial Marathi film 'Mumbai Amchich', which targets non-Maharashtrians, has been held up by the Censor Board because certain portions are inflammatory, says its chief Sharmila Tagore. Sat, 05 May 2007 08:11:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/We-cant-encourage-sectarian-ideas-says-Sharmila_26584.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Parliamentarians-and-media-to-view-Parzania-soon_26550.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 4 - Parliamentarians and members from the media would soon get to view Rahul Dholakia's controversial film 'Parzania' depicting the plight of a Parsi family during the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat. Fri, 04 May 2007 19:49:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Parliamentarians-and-media-to-view-Parzania-soon_26550.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Chandy-confuses-between-actors-Jagathy-Jagadish_26486.shtml India Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 - Kerala opposition leader Oomen Chandy goofed up between the wedding dates of the children of two ace Malayalam comedians Jagathy Sreekumar and Jagadish. Fri, 04 May 2007 14:45:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Chandy-confuses-between-actors-Jagathy-Jagadish_26486.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kasamh-se-Prachi-hates-playing-mother_26438.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Prachi 'Bani' Desai is quite upset about the generational leap in her successful Zee TV serial 'Kasamh Se'. Fri, 04 May 2007 10:19:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kasamh-se-Prachi-hates-playing-mother_26438.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Playback-singers-always-in-the-background-says-Alisha_26435.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Post 'Kajra re' Alisha Chinai must be rocking. Or so you're likely to believe. But the singer has another story to tell. Fri, 04 May 2007 10:19:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Playback-singers-always-in-the-background-says-Alisha_26435.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mira-Nairs-choppy-midair-experience_26428.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai has a lot to answer for - specially to filmmaker Mira Nair. Fri, 04 May 2007 09:59:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mira-Nairs-choppy-midair-experience_26428.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yatra-was-a-bumpy-ride-for-Goutam-Ghose_26430.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Bengali filmmaker Goutam Ghose isn't too pleased with the experience of releasing his third Hindi film 'Yatra' starring Nana Patekar, Rekha and Deepti Naval. Fri, 04 May 2007 09:58:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yatra-was-a-bumpy-ride-for-Goutam-Ghose_26430.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mungaru-Male-album-sets-sale-record_26411.shtml India Entertainment Bangalore, May 4 - 'Mungaru Male' has recorded the highest sale for a film audio in the past five years. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:50:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mungaru-Male-album-sets-sale-record_26411.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mungaru-Male-going-strong-even-after-125-days_26420.shtml India Entertainment Bangalore, May 4 - 'Mungaru Male' has completed 125 days but is still going strong amid predictions that it will be the biggest grosser in Kannada cinema. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:50:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mungaru-Male-going-strong-even-after-125-days_26420.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-wont-fall-into-the-controversy-trap-Rekha_26419.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Rekha, one of the most reclusive Bollywood actresses, is in no mood to talk about the various controversies surrounding her film 'Yatra', releasing Friday, that she says have been created as people want her to retaliate. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:49:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/I-wont-fall-into-the-controversy-trap-Rekha_26419.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Beware-of-Rakhi-the-lethal-seductress_26418.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - The unstoppable Rakhi Sawant has been telling anyone who cares to listen to her that she's the main lead in Rahul Rawail's comedy 'Buddha Mil Gaya'. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:33:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Beware-of-Rakhi-the-lethal-seductress_26418.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Movie-mogul-to-revive-Aakhri-Mughal_26412.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Movie mogul J.P. Dutta might have suffered a serious setback with his lavish costume drama 'Umrao Jaan'. But you can't keep a giant down. He's now planning another film that would once again take him back in time. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:16:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Movie-mogul-to-revive-Aakhri-Mughal_26412.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Much-ado-about-nothing%21_26416.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 4 - Recently, while shooting in Durban for Abbas-Mustan's 'Race', Bipasha gave her friends a scare. The otherwise gregarious Bips had suddenly turned into a recluse. Fri, 04 May 2007 08:03:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Much-ado-about-nothing%21_26416.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/AbhiAsh-filming-rights-were-given-to-no-one-Big-B_26311.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 3 - Shrugging off reports that filming rights of the AbhiAsh wedding were given to a TV channel, Amitabh Bachchan said that no such deal was struck with any media firm for the sale of pictures or filming of 'a very private moment'. Thu, 03 May 2007 14:24:33 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/AbhiAsh-filming-rights-were-given-to-no-one-Big-B_26311.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Spider-Man-3-hitting-Indian-screens-with-700-prints_26270.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 3 - Hollywood's much-awaited comic book-based action adventure 'Spider-Man 3' is releasing in five languages in India Friday. Thu, 03 May 2007 09:46:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Spider-Man-3-hitting-Indian-screens-with-700-prints_26270.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yash-Raj-Films-PVR-feud-still-on_26258.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 3 - With 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' not releasing at PVRs in Mumbai and Gurgaon, the feud between Bollywood's biggest production house Yash Raj Films - and India's best-known multiplex brand PVR Cinema continues. Thu, 03 May 2007 09:15:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yash-Raj-Films-PVR-feud-still-on_26258.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Antakshari-contestant-sings-with-162-stitches-in-mouth_26262.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 3 - Apurva Apte couldn't speak as a child. Now, with 162 stitches in his mouth after a major surgery, he'll be seen singing his lung off on May 28 on Zee's 'Antakshari'. Thu, 03 May 2007 09:13:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Antakshari-contestant-sings-with-162-stitches-in-mouth_26262.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Save-film-heritage-from-perishing_26250.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 3 - India is celebrating 60 years of independence and in these last six decades our cinema has come a long way. But the flourishing film industry remains ignorant about the importance of film preservation. The result: original prints of a landmark film like 'Sparsh' have perished. Thu, 03 May 2007 08:57:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Save-film-heritage-from-perishing_26250.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mammootty-to-star-in-film-on-Rajiv-Gandhi-killing_26241.shtml India Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram, May 3 - After two Tamil films on Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, a third big-screen interpretation of the tragedy is on the cards, this time in Malayalam with matinee idol Mammootty in the main lead. Thu, 03 May 2007 08:24:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mammootty-to-star-in-film-on-Rajiv-Gandhi-killing_26241.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rakhis-spunk-wins-Bhansalis-heart_26239.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 3 - The one person that Rakhi Sawant singled out for praise on 'Koffee With Karan' Sunday was filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Thu, 03 May 2007 08:24:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rakhis-spunk-wins-Bhansalis-heart_26239.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yuvan-scores-another-hit-with-Aduvari-Matalaku..._26238.shtml India Entertainment Hyderabad, May 3 - The album of 'Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule' tops the Telugu charts this fortnight. Thu, 03 May 2007 08:23:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yuvan-scores-another-hit-with-Aduvari-Matalaku..._26238.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Venkatesh-makes-a-winner-of-Aduvari-Matalaku..._26244.shtml India Entertainment Hyderabad, May 3 - 'Aduvari Matalaku Arthale Verule' overtakes 'Dhee' and emerges as the winner among the fortnight's Telugu films. Thu, 03 May 2007 08:20:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Venkatesh-makes-a-winner-of-Aduvari-Matalaku..._26244.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Chronicling-Indias-tiger-crisis-in-film_26197.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 2 - Filmmaker Krishnendu Bose has painted a grim picture of India's tiger crisis and the dwindling number of the majestic animals in a film called 'Tiger: The Death Chronicles', which is being screened in the capital Thursday. Wed, 02 May 2007 18:28:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Chronicling-Indias-tiger-crisis-in-film_26197.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Cinema-treat-comes-Delhis-way_26164.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 2 - A blissful summer is here for movie buffs - young and old - with a month-long European film festival for adults and a weeklong cine-camp for kids in the capital. Wed, 02 May 2007 15:44:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Cinema-treat-comes-Delhis-way_26164.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mukhbiir-climax-in-a-dilemma_26115.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 2 - To live or to die. That is the dilemma hanging over the protagonist of 'Mukhbiir' as the producer wants it one way and the director in another. Wed, 02 May 2007 09:03:55 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Mukhbiir-climax-in-a-dilemma_26115.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Vinodayathra-beats-other-Vishu-releases_26112.shtml India Entertainment Kochi, May 2 - With all Vishu releases still going good, the surprise winner is director Sathyan Anthikad's 'Vinodayathra'. Wed, 02 May 2007 08:52:44 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Vinodayathra-beats-other-Vishu-releases_26112.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Energetic-Thala-enchants-Kerala_26114.shtml India Entertainment Kochi, May 2 - This list has hardly changed over the past fortnight, except for the song 'Muthumazha' from 'Big B' entering the list. Wed, 02 May 2007 08:50:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Energetic-Thala-enchants-Kerala_26114.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Aadesh-teams-up-with-Grammy-winner_26106.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 2 - If all goes well, the sound of the Indian dhol will rise and swell in the US. Composer Aadesh Shrivastava has teamed up with Grammy award winning Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean for a song and used 60 dhols in the score. Wed, 02 May 2007 08:24:57 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Aadesh-teams-up-with-Grammy-winner_26106.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shilpa---a-blessing-in-disguise-for-Deols_26109.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 2 - After 'Naksha' and 'Big Brother', Sunny Deol's box office standing isn't quite in the pink of health. However, his career seems to have got an unexpected boost in the arm, thanks to Shilpa Shetty whose presence in the Deols' family film 'Apne' has made it a source of keen interest worldwide. Wed, 02 May 2007 08:14:36 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shilpa---a-blessing-in-disguise-for-Deols_26109.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Ranis-mantra-for-super-slim-figure_26103.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 2 - For those who are wondering how Rani Mukerji managed to get into those short skirts in Siddharth Anand's just released 'Ta Ra Rum Pum', the actress reveals it all. Wed, 02 May 2007 07:49:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Ranis-mantra-for-super-slim-figure_26103.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Feluda-Goopy-Bagha-sequels-will-mark-Rays-anniversary_26047.shtml India Entertainment Kolkata, May 1 - As the 86th birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray is celebrated Wednesday, perhaps the most befitting tribute will come from his son who is planning sequels of two of the master filmmaker's best-known works. Tue, 01 May 2007 16:26:49 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Feluda-Goopy-Bagha-sequels-will-mark-Rays-anniversary_26047.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yatra-is-all-about-a-writers-journey_25972.shtml India Entertainment New Delhi, May 1 - Known for giving a socialist touch to his movies, Bengali director Gautam Ghose tries something different with his new film 'Yatra' releasing Friday. The film weaves together the visualisation of a filmmaker with the imagination of a writer. Tue, 01 May 2007 10:14:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Yatra-is-all-about-a-writers-journey_25972.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shankar-gets-a-song-as-Bday-gift_25980.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 1 - Very few know that singer Shankar Mahadevan, who is a part of the terrific trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, is also a part of the fabulous 30-year-old band called Shakti that boasts of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and famed guitarist John McLaughlin. Tue, 01 May 2007 10:13:22 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Shankar-gets-a-song-as-Bday-gift_25980.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rahmans-Sivaji-tops-the-charts_25961.shtml India Entertainment Chennai, May 1 - A.R. Rahman's 'Sivaji', composed with Rajnikanth in mind, is creating records, though it may not be the music wizard at his best. Tue, 01 May 2007 09:17:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Rahmans-Sivaji-tops-the-charts_25961.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Remake-film-rules-Tamil-box-office_25956.shtml India Entertainment Chennai, May 1 - 'Naan Avan Illai', the remake of K. Balachander's old classic that had Gemini Ganesan in the lead, is slicker and technically superior. It has appealed not only to the urban audience but to rural movie buffs too. Jeevan consolidates his position after his successful 'Thiruttu Payale'. Tue, 01 May 2007 09:17:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Remake-film-rules-Tamil-box-office_25956.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Randeep-secretly-playing-Love-Game_25965.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 1 - Randeep Hooda has been secretly shooting a slice-of-life romantic comedy titled 'Love Game'. Tue, 01 May 2007 09:15:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Randeep-secretly-playing-Love-Game_25965.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Big-B-turns-dialogue-writer-for-Last-Lear_25959.shtml India Entertainment Mumbai, May 1 - Conquering new peaks has become a bit of a habit for Amitabh Bachchan. He did it yet again on the sets of his English-language film 'Last Lear' when he penned down some on-the-spot Hindi dialogues for a scene with Preity Zinta and Bengali superstar Prosenjeet. Tue, 01 May 2007 08:12:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Big-B-turns-dialogue-writer-for-Last-Lear_25959.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Malayalam-film-stars-join-hands-for-fund-raiser-film_25880.shtml India Entertainment Kochi -, April 30 - Almost all leading Malayalam film stars will come together to act in a film, officially launched Monday and being made by the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes - to raise funds for the association's activities. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:18:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Malayalam-film-stars-join-hands-for-fund-raiser-film_25880.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kajols-heart-is-set-on-Malayalam-Heartbeats_25856.shtml India Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 - Bollywood actress Kajol is all set to play a lead role in a Malayalam film tentatively titled 'Heartbeats'. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:51:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/entertainment/Kajols-heart-is-set-on-Malayalam-Heartbeats_25856.shtml