ENTERTAINMENT

The Secret Behind The Success of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'

Sony Television created a new chapter in the nascent history of reality shows on Indian television, with its quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC) which was first aired in 2000. Over the last decade, the show has gone through several phases and continues to be one of the more popular reality shows in the country.

Oct 3, 2011

Bollywood and Controversy: A Rundown of Some Controversial Films

Bollywood films on controversial subjects and with scenes that fall afoul of India's Central Board of Film Certification are nothing new. Most recently, Pankaj Kapoor's "Mausam" earned the wrath of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who demanded the deletion and re-working of certain scenes.

Oct 2, 2011

Gemma Atkinson to Make Bollywood Debut

In a surprise move, British actress and lingerie model Gemma Atkinson will make her Bollywood debut in Rajeev Jhaveri's upcoming film "Fever."

Oct 2, 2011

How Big is the Big Boss-5 House?

The house for the TV reality show Bigg Boss-5 has a sprawling 9000-square-foot area. The well-furnished house is located at Karjat in Raigad district of Maharashtra.

Oct 2, 2011

Trend-Setting Fashion Designers in India (Photos)

The fashion industry is playing a vital role in revolutionizing lifestyles in India. The old image of India as a land close to the earth and people with messy outfits has disappeared as people have started taking serious interest in the changing fashion trends.

Oct 1, 2011

Kangana Ranaut Appears in Bikini (Photos)

Bollywood actress Kangna Ranuat, who made her Bollywood debut in Anurag Basu's film 'Gangsters' (2006), will join the Bollywood bikini bandwagon in her upcoming film 'Rascals.'

Sep 30, 2011

Aman Ki Asha: Bollywood, Lollywood Bhai Bhai

Is Bollywood the only winner in the cross-border silver screen business? Hasn't it helped the Pakistani film industry, its artistes and technicians too?

Sep 30, 2011

John Abraham Essays a 'Force'ful Role (Photos)

Director Nishikant Kamath's action thriller 'Force' is an ambitious film for John Abraham who wants to be known as "Action John Abraham."

Sep 30, 2011

Movie Review: 'Force' Drives John Abraham But Genelia Keeps Strings

The story behind Nishikanth Kamath's recently released film "Force" is all about the battle between good and evil, but the heroine knows how to soften the hero's perception.

Sep 30, 2011

'Chargesheet,' 'Force' and 4 Other Movies to be Released on Sept.30

As many as six Bollywood movies are scheduled to be released on Friday (Sept. 30). Movie goers are sure to be in limbo on that day, with some very ambitious and potentially promising films to watch.

Sep 29, 2011

Salman Khan Starts Shooting for Big Boss Season 5

The news of Salman Khan's presence in Big Boss season 5 has finally come true when the actor starts shooting for the first episode of the reality show. The Bollywood actor who was in Dublin for shooting his upcoming film 'Ek Tha Tiger' has returned to India and the reality show was launched in Mumbai's Mehboob Studio on Thursday.

Sep 29, 2011

'Disappointed' Paris Hilton to Give Mumbai Girl More Dollars?

American socialite and heiress Paris Hilton is believed to be disappointed that the recipient of her moment of generosity - Ishika, a street beggar in Mumbai - will not benefit, after all. Paris gave Ishika a $100 note - something that the girl had never seen before.

Sep 28, 2011

Pak Filmmakers Seek Curbs on Bollywood Movies

In a bid to combat the supremacy of Bollywood films in Pakistan, a petition was filed in a Lahore court by Pakistani filmmakers demanding a curb on the screening of films from India.

Sep 28, 2011

Lata Mangeskar to Receive First 'Hridaynath Award' as She Turns 82

Legendary playback singer, Lata Mangeshkar, will receive the first "Hridaynath Award" on Sept. 28 as she turns 82.

Sep 28, 2011

Kareena Kapoor to Sport Wardrobe Worth More Than a Crore in 'Heroine'

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor to don Rs 130 million-worth wardrobe in her upcoming film 'Heroine.'

Sep 28, 2011