Mumbai: He has endorsed almost every consumer product right from hair oil to cars, but megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is not a salesman. The 69-year-old actor is amused by Bollywood's current obsession with marketing films and the crores spent to draw attention of the audience. "Now... gosh I fail to even imagine the various 'technologies' that are put into use for attention to be drawn towards a particular film....
04:34 PM, May 31, 2012
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan's item song titled 'Bole Bachchan' is out now. Amitabh is seen shaking a leg with son Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn in the song. Directed by Rohit Shetty, 'Bol Bachchan' will hit the screens on July 6, 2012. Asin Thottumkal and Prachi Desai are also in the star cast of this comedy film inspired by 'Gol Maal'. ...
10:27 AM, May 31, 2012
London: The former top media adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron was arrested and charged with perjury on Wednesday in the trial of a flamboyant ex-Scottish lawmaker - the latest case tied to allegations of wrongdoing by British tabloid newspapers. Andy Coulson, 44, was detained by Scottish police at his home in London Wednesday morning over an accusation related to testimony he gave in a high-profile case at Glasgow's High...
04:05 AM, May 31, 2012
Lucknow: Microsoft founder Bill Gates met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav earlier on Wednesday in Lucknow. The focus of the meet was on healthcare, which the Bill and Melinda Foundation plans to take up in the state. An advance team from Gates's office had met senior officials in the state last week and done the ground work for the Gates-Akhilesh meeting. Gates reportedly presented a five-point programme that his...
06:10 PM, May 30, 2012
After the successful 'Golmaal' franchise and blockbuster 'Singham', Rohit Shetty is back with yet another action-packed comedy 'Bol Bachchan'. ...
11:39 AM, May 30, 2012
Mumbai: Finally, the two acting titans, Amitabh Bachchan and Naseeruddin Shah are all set to work together in a film. While they have not officially signed on the dotted line, Vivek Agnihotri is planning to bring them together in Twelve, his remake of Sidney Lumet's '12 Angry Men' (1957) that itself was based on a teleplay. And that's not all. Agnihotri is also keen to cast, along with Om Puri,...
05:23 PM, May 29, 2012
Lucknow: Microsoft founder Bill Gates will meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow on Wednesday to discuss healthcare in the state. The 56-year-old Gates is likely discuss a host of healthcare programmes that the Bill and Melinda Foundation plans to take up in the state. An advance team from Gate's office has met senior officials in the state last week and done the ground work for the Gates-Akhilesh...
03:34 PM, May 29, 2012
New Delhi: Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin Thottumkal and Prachi Desai starrer 'Bol Bachchan' will hit the screens on July 6, 2012. This comedy film inspired by 1979 movie 'Gol Maal' is directed by Rohit Shetty. 'Bol Bachchan' is one of the most awaited films of the year. Here is the digital poster of 'Bol Bachchan'. ...
10:35 AM, May 29, 2012
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court will on Wednesday hear a public suit against the recent hike in petrol prices. Acting on the suit filed on Monday by Rajendra Phanse, the court issued notice to the central government, the petroleum and natural gas and finance ministries and three oil marketing companies. Phanse's petition claimed that the recent hike in petrol prices is "illegal" as it did not have parliament's approval and...
10:30 PM, May 28, 2012
CNN-IBN caught the actress talking about her life and dismissing many critics on her post pregnancy weight issues. ...
11:42 AM, May 27, 2012
New Delhi: The first trailer of Rohit Shetty's 'Bol Bachchan' has received mixed responses. Some say that the trailer carries forward the Rohit Shetty's brand of cinema, while others think that the promo fails to offer anything new. Rohit Shetty has emerged as one of the bankable directors of these times. He has a very good track record when it comes to delivering commercially successful films. Apart from his first...
11:54 AM, May 26, 2012
New Delhi: The first trailer of director Rohit Shetty's much awaited film 'Bol Bachchan' is out. The star cast of the film includes Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Prachi Desai and Asin. The trailer is quite disappointing for Abhishek Bachchan's fans. After debacles like 'Game' and 'Players', everyone expected Abhishek Bachchan to be back with a bang. It is surprising why Abhishek Bachchan agreed to play the second lead suddenly. Even...
06:40 PM, May 25, 2012
Mumbai: Citing the inconvenience being caused to people due to their agitation, the Bombay High Court on Friday asked the Indian Pilots Guild to first comply with the Delhi High Court order restraining them from continuing their "illegal strike" before sorting out the issues with the management. "You (IPG) may have problems but first comply with the Delhi High Court order. Then you can go sort out your issues. You...
04:56 PM, May 25, 2012
New Delhi: Stop me if you've heard this one. "Petrol pump attendant : Kitne ka daaloon? Driver: 2-4 rupye ka gadi ke upar spray kar de bhai. Aag lagani hai.' On the day petrol prices were hiked by an all-time record of Rs 7.50 per litre, Bollywood stars went on a tweeting spree to express their outrage. But there was one problem. The jokes were heavily recycled and by the...
04:50 PM, May 25, 2012
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