Musicians ignoring traditional music: Prasoon Joshi

Musicians ignoring traditional music: Prasoon Joshi New Delhi: Lyricist Prasoon Joshi is impressed with the young crop of eager and innovative musicians but he feels that they are in too much of a hurry and that in the race to be in the reckoning they are ignoring traditional music. "The young musicians today are very talented. They like to experiment with their music and are also technically well-versed. They are open to accepting what is right...
03:16 PM, Jun 04, 2012

Keen to work with Prabhu Deva: Shahid Kapoor

Keen to work with Prabhu Deva: Shahid Kapoor Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor says he is in talks with Prabhu Deva as he is keen to work with the director. There is a buzz that the actor-turned-director is making a sequel to his superhit film with Shahid in the lead and will showcase him in a totally different look, giving him high-octane action scenes.When prodded on this, Shahid said, "I don't think anybody can replace Salman Khan. Prabhu Sir...
07:24 PM, May 28, 2012

Shahid nervous about performing on Kamal Haasan song

Shahid nervous about performing on Kamal Haasan song New Delhi: Shahid Kapoor is all set to dance to one of Kamal Haasan's songs at the upcoming IIFA awards and the Bollywood actor is nervous about performing in front of the thespian. Shahid will be performing to the song 'Annaaththe Aaduraar' from the 1989 Tamil film "Apoorva Sagodharargal", which was remade in Hindi as "Appu Raja" starring Haasan, 57. The senior actor will be present at the IIFA awards...
07:01 PM, May 28, 2012

Farhan Akhtar to co-host IIFA awards with Shahid

Farhan Akhtar to co-host IIFA awards with Shahid New Delhi: Actor-director Farhan Akhtar is all set to co-host the upcoming 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony with Shahid Kapoor. On June 9, Farhan will bring his charm and wit to the awards stage enthralling the film fraternity and over 800 million viewers in Lion City of Singapore. Performances that have already been announced for the IIFA Awards so far include Prabhu Deva, Shahid, Bipasha Basu and...
06:59 PM, May 27, 2012

Salman Khan to attend IIFA

Salman Khan to attend IIFA New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will reportedly add to the glamour at the upcoming 13th International Indian Film Academy awards. Contrary to reports that none of the Khans are going to attend the IIFA this year, the 'Bodyguard' star will be in Singapore for the Bollywood extravaganza, sources close to the award ceremony said. Salman will be returning to IIFA after two years as he did not attend last...
04:18 PM, May 25, 2012

Kamal Haasan to attend IIFA for the first time

Kamal Haasan to attend IIFA for the first time Mumbai: Southern superstar Kamal Hassan is all set to make his debut appearance at the upcoming IIFA awards to showcase excerpts from his highly anticipated film 'Vishwaroop'. The 57-year-old has directed and co-produced the spy thriller, which is being made in both Hindi and Tamil. Excerpts from the film and its first look will be showcased at the 13th IIFA in Singapore, which starts from June 7. "IIFA is one...
04:08 PM, May 25, 2012

First look of 'Viswaroopam' at IIFA Awards

First look of 'Viswaroopam' at IIFA Awards New Delhi: Legendary actor Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Viswaroopam, that has been produced and directed by the actor himself, will be showcased at the 13th Videocon IIFA Weekend in Singapore this June 2012. Viswaroopam is made in both Hindi and Tamil and is one of Haasan's biggest projects till date. The Hindi version titled 'Vishwaroop' will be unveiled on June 8 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore, giving...
10:42 AM, May 25, 2012

Chitrangada Singh turns anchor for IIFA 2012

Chitrangada Singh turns anchor for IIFA 2012 New Delhi: Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh is all set to turn anchor for the first time by hosting an event for the upcoming International Indian Film Academy weekend. The 36-year-old actress will be co-hosting IIFA Rocks, a musical and fashion event on the night before the awards ceremony, along with 'Vicky Donor' star Ayushmann Khurana. "This is the first time I am going to be anchoring a show. I have...
11:01 AM, May 24, 2012
Bollybuzz: Shahid Kapoor to host IIFA Awards

Bollybuzz: Shahid Kapoor to host IIFA Awards

Apart from being the host, Shahid Kapoor may also be the face of the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. ...
06:29 PM, May 16, 2012

Prabhu Deva's IIFA connection

Prabhu Deva's IIFA connection Prabhu Deva is on a mission. The actor-filmmaker, who is more popular as a choreographer, will take care of dance shows to be held during the 13th IIFA Weekend 2012, in Singapore from 7 to 9 June. "He is taking immense care to ensure that all goes well. Along with an army of dancers, Prabhu Deva is practicing everyday for the show. Only after the completion of the event, he...
05:10 PM, May 15, 2012

Won't make personal jibes as IIFA host: Shahid

Won't make personal jibes as IIFA host: Shahid Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is going to host the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, says he does not like taking personal digs at industry friends and colleagues. Shahid had earlier hosted Filmfare awards alongwith Shahrukh Khan. IIFA awards would be held in Singapore, from June 7 to 9. "I think it is possible to entertain and make people laugh without taking digs or getting personal. I think people...
01:30 PM, May 15, 2012

Shahid to replace Boman, Riteish as IIFA host?

Shahid to replace Boman, Riteish as IIFA host? New Delhi: Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani have been entertaining viewers with their wit and comic timing as the hosts of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards for the past four years. But this year, Shahid Kapoor might be taking the mantle away from them. According to a source, Shahid is being roped in to anchor the 13th edition of IIFA, to be held in Singapore in June...
12:47 PM, May 06, 2012

'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' leads IIFA nominations

'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' leads IIFA nominations New Delhi: Zoya Akhtar's road movie 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' is leading the nomination pack of the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards with 14 nods, while Vidya Balan's 'The Dirty Picture' follows closely behind with 13. 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' has bagged nominations including best picture, best direction for Zoya Akhtar, best actor in a leading role for Hrithik Roshan. Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar have been nominated...
04:53 PM, May 04, 2012
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