Girish Rao

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Shakti Kapoor defends son

Shakti Kapoor defends son

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2008

Shakti Kapoor defended his son Siddhant -- who was detained by the Mumbai police after being caught during a raid at a rave party -- and stated that he was innocent.

Abhishek-Ash in Abhimaan 2

Abhishek-Ash in Abhimaan 2

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2008

After Hrishikesh Mukherjee immortalised the classic couple of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya in Abhimaan, Rajiv Menon, ace cinematographer of many Mani Ratnam films (Guru and Bombay), is planning to repeat history by casting Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a film loosely based on the 1973 hit. Abhishek himself confirms this development.

SRK's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi gets a heroine

SRK's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi gets a heroine

Rediff.com   8 May 2008

Shah Rukh Khan has finally found his heroine in Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. And it's Bangalore girl Anushka Sharma. It's certainly a dream come true for this 19-year-old model to make her debut in a film directed by the man who directed Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein, and produced many more blockbusters.

Amitabh, Shatrughan reunite on screen!

Amitabh, Shatrughan reunite on screen!

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2008

The last time Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha were seen together was in Yash Chopra's Kaala Patthar where they were at loggerheads with each other. This week the film, Yaar Meri Zindagi features both the actors in pivotal roles. The only unusual thing being that the film was lying in cans for the past 37 years!

Oscars 2008: The Mumbai connection

Oscars 2008: The Mumbai connection

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2008

Mumbai based company The Rhythm & Hues Studio that did 25 per cent of visual effects work for The Golden Compass won the Oscar for best visual effects.

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2008

Titled Kishoreda, the film will be produced by Percept Pictures Company.

Aditya Chopra to direct again

Aditya Chopra to direct again

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2008

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will star Shah Rukh Khan.

The Stoneman on celluloid

The Stoneman on celluloid

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2008

Stoneman, a film based on the real life serial killer, will be out soon.

'I want to be an actor, singer and dancer'

'I want to be an actor, singer and dancer'

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2007

Darsheel Safary talks about Taare Zameen Par.

Anil Kapoor, 'don'ning new hats

Anil Kapoor, 'don'ning new hats

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2007

Anil Kapoor talks about his new film, Welcome, and much more.

Eros Films signs up Hrithik

Eros Films signs up Hrithik

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

The reclusive actor has finally said 'yes' to Eros Films and will do a film with them next year. The film is a joint venture between Eros and Carving Dreams Entertainment. Confirming the news, Hrithik said, "Yes, I am positively excited about this venture and am looking forward to working with two of the best in our industry."

Bollywood hails Dutt's brief reprieve

Bollywood hails Dutt's brief reprieve

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2007

Bollywood errupted with joy over the news of Sanjay Dutt's release on bail by the Supreme Court.

Mandela praises Gandhi My Father

Mandela praises Gandhi My Father

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2007

The film sees its premiere in South Africa.

Cash has 20 minutes of animation

Cash has 20 minutes of animation

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2007

Director Anubhav Sinha plans to make a full length animation film next.

'Rani won't do anything secretly'

'Rani won't do anything secretly'

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

Rani's father Ram Mukherjee sets the record straight.

A brand new Naya Daur

A brand new Naya Daur

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2007

The 50s classic is colourised and remastered, for a new generation.

Spotlight on India at Cannes

Spotlight on India at Cannes

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2007

Besides the presence of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, Indian producers and distributors are all set to promote Indian films at the Cannes Film Festival.

Mike Tyson to debut in Bollywood

Mike Tyson to debut in Bollywood

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2007

The box will be in Fool n Final.