M.F. Husain revives 'Mughal E Azam' through paintings

Noted painter M.F. Husain has paid his personal tribute to K. Asif's epic film "Mughal-E-Azam" by recreating the movie's fabulous scenes in a series of exquisite paintings. "I love India. I loved the film and really wanted to show the grandeur and the power the film shows," Hussain said in a 22-minute documentary on K. Asif's timeless classic. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan presented the documentary made by his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, at JW Marriot hotel Thursday night. The do...

I'm not doing 'Midnight's Children': Nandita Das

Nandita Das has opted out of old friend Deepa Mehta's "Midnight's Children" because she feels it would difficult for her to cope up with her duties as an actress and as a mother. "I am not doing the film! With little Vihaan, who is six months old now and sooooo delightful. I didn't think I would have been able to do justice to both the roles and would have felt quite torn," said Nandita who is married to Mumbai-based businessman Subodh Maskara. "Pity, but as Deepa says, there is 'Komagata Mar...

Madhuri loved 'Tanu Weds Manu'

Bollywood actors R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut are on cloud nine after their favourite actress Madhuri Dixit praised their movie "Tanu Weds Manu", which releases Friday. Madhuri, who came along with her family for the special screening of the romantic comedy, considered the movie a fine body of work as she could relate to the movie for its Indianness and connect to cultural roots. On knowing this, both Kangana and Madhavan are extremely happy. An excited Madhavan wrote on microblogging site ...

Sonu Niigaam postpones foreign project to be with ailing mom

Playback singer Sonu Niigaam's has put on hold his album, which he was supposed to compose with an American composer, because he wants to be with his mother Shobha who has been diagnosed with cancer. "Unfortunately my mother was diagnosed with the fourth stage of cancer in December (last year). I realised that maybe this is god's wish that I should be in the country and not go to America until my mother is fine. I don't want to miss out on these days of her ailment," Sonu told IANS in an inte...

Salman shoots action scenes on tuk-tuk

If his arch rival Shah Rukh Khan shot action scenes on a desi cycle-rickshaw, Salman Khan decided to be different and performed his stunts on tuk-tuk, the Thai auto-rickshaw, in the narrow streets of Pattaya for Anees Bazmee's "Ready". "It was Bhai's (Salman's) idea to shoot with tuk-tuks which are very fast and powerful. He wanted to shoot an action sequence nobody has done before," Bhushan Kumar of T-Series said in a press statement. "People have shot romantic songs or scenes perhaps, but s...

Loudmouth, indecent reality shows not for Saumya Tandon

Television reality shows are a sure-shot way to climb up popularity ladder, but Saumya Tandon, who is co-anchoring "Zor Ka Jhatka" with Shah Rukh Khan, doesn't want to be in any programme that is high on abuses, nudity and low on discovering talent. "I can't do shows like 'Bigg Boss', 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao' because there is too much of intrusion in your privacy. So you will never ever see me in such reality shows," Tandon told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai. But she won't mi...

I'm proud of myself and what I am today: Bipasha

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, whose journey in showbiz began in 1996 after winning the Cinthol supermodel contest, says she is extremely lucky and proud of her achievements. "I just realised my journey has been quiet a long one, from 1996 to 2011. It's only me who knows how much hard work and dedication has gone behind everything. I have been honest with my profession and brought the best of me on the screen," Bipasha told reporters here. Dressed in a formal white outfit with black beads an...

After good reviews, '7 Khoon Maaf' earns Rs.28 crore

Vishal Bhardwaj's films may not be money spinners, but they are high on content as is his Priyanka Chopra starrer "7 Khoon Maaf" that has a different story to tell. The film has not only garnered good reviews but has so far earned Rs.28 crore from its opening week box office collections and satellite and other rights. The dark thriller about an incorrigible serial spouse-killer cost Rs.22 crore, which includes the money spent on publicity and advertising. Released with 786 prints, its openin...

SRK as producer was a happy accident in Dubai: Director Abbas

After playing radio jockey, anchor-presenter, theatre artist and actor in showbiz, Roshan Abbas has now turned director and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has produced his directorial debut "Always Kabhi Kabhi". He says is it was a happy accident in Dubai. "I was anchoring a live event with Shah Rukh in Dubai. We had some time before the show and he asked me what I was doing. I said that I have written a script and am looking forward to making a film," Abbas told IANS. "I said it's a stra...

Bollywood & Dhingana wishes Rahman luck for Oscars

Music maestro A.R. Rahman has bagged two nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards for his work in Danny Boyle's "127 Hours" and the film frat is hoping that the composer triumphs again at the gala event Sunday. His colleagues and friends wish him luck and are hoping he brings the golden statuette home again, having bagged two Oscars for the best original score and the song in 2009 for rags-to-riches drama "Slumdog Millionaire". This time, Rahman has been nominated for the original score of "127...