'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…

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…

'Keep the change,' said Angelina Jolie to a shocked vendor from whom she had taken a softie ice-cream at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. So, the great Indian drama of Brangelina continues'albeit it has now shifted to Mumbai. Brad Pitt like a dutiful chaperon…

Punjabi films, language, and music have global appeal these days. These films are a far cry from Hindi cinema that is full of sleaze and violence. They promote Indian traditions, culture, ethos, and values. Some of the Punjabi films have done better than Hindi films…

By now the world [literally] is aware about the fact that Himesh Reshammiya, the rock stars, has donned a new cap [pun intended] of a hero. His debut film has been rather interestingly titled 'Aap Kaa Surroor The Movie The Real Luv Story'.While it…

The rock star is back.His last few movie albums 'Rocky', 'Dil Diya Hai' and 'Anthony Kaun Hai' may not have been as smasher of a success as majority of his other albums have been in last couple of years, but one can't, by any…

Amitabh Bachchan continues to make waves even if it is a special appearance. His guest appearance in a Bhojpuri film 'Ganga' did wonders for the film as it has done amazing business. In fact the film recorded house full collections even in the single screens…

Over the years Yash Raj Films has become synonymous with the film industry's royalty, but true blue royalty graced the Yash Raj Studios. Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, 4th in line to the British throne, dropped in at the state-of-the-art facilities of Yash Raj…