The culture-vulture-brigade is at it again. A little known outfit Kranti Shiv Sena (KSS) burnt posters of actress Rani Mukherjee for disrupting the lives of devotees in Banaras. Incidentally Rani is currently shooting for Pradeep Sarkar's yet untitled film being produced by Yahsraj Films in…

Aishwariya Rai is making millions by starring in big films both in India as well as abroad. She also happens to be the highest paid brand ambassadors in the country. So, it's bound to make news when a parcel containing 23, 000 Euros (Approximately Rs…

'Maati Maay' (A Grave-keeper's Tale) is based on a short story (Baayen) by the well-known writer Mahasweta Devi. It is the heart-rending tale of a young mother who is trapped between her instincts and needs, and the compulsions of her ancestral duty as dictated by…

Villager'Visionary'.Winner'.The master is back. And he is back to his supremely different ways. To his credit, the muse sparkles brilliantly as if clay turning into a priceless mural. The promo of Mani Rathnam's 'Guru' is a spellbinding experience that leaves you stunned. For it is…

Sai Paranjpe made some of the most hilarious and new-age movies in the eightees. Two of her films that immediately come to mind are 'Chashme Baddoor' and 'Katha'. The humour was subtle and spontaneous while the setting was progressively modern. Now, I was surprised to…

In last couple of years, there have been numerous instances of assistant directors turning into full fledged directors and making a mark for themselves in Bollywood. The feat is bound to be repeated again with the release of 'Nehle Pe Dehla' starring Sanjay Dutt and…

Indians have a knack of doing something exceptional to be recognized by the entire world. And this time around a 10 year old boy has done the country proud by becoming the youngest ever film director in the world.Kishan, all of 10 years of…

PVR chain of theatres is known to host premiers and special events for grown ups week after week. But this time around they have something special to offer this Children's Day.Children at Delhi have a reason to smile. After all their cricket hero Courtney…

A few days back Amitabh Bachchan was honored by French Government for its highest civilian award - 'Officer of the Legion of Honour' - for his contribution to Indian and international cultural life.Exactly a month later, it is the turn of Lata Mangeshkar to…

Bollywood Dream Girl Hema Malini got Vitasta Award 2006, but this time for her Classical Dancer Incarnation.Renowned Bollywood actress Hema Malini, Girija Devi, were facilitated with Vitasta Award 2006 by Sopori Acadamy of Music And Performing Arts, at a spectacular event Sa Ma Pa…