'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.' 'It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'
The PCB reminded the former Pakistan captain about his life ban following the match-fixing scandal.
Mammootty and Nyla Usha play the lead roles in the film.
NRI businessman Prasoon Mukherjee, chairman, Universal Success Enterprises, said that the West Bengal chief minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was briefed about the status of the projects in the state. Universal Success is also investing in the projects. The main projects were the housing project under Kolkata West International City, the chemical hub of NKID, the power project of Universal Success and the motorcycle project to be undertaken by Mahabharat Motors.
Communist Party of India-Marxist parliamentarian, Mohammad Salim attached a dissenting note, requesting the chairman of the committee, probing the cash-for vote incident, to use it appropriately. Salim charged that the committee had failed to live up to the expectations of the people in this matter of national importance. he also claimed that the committe was prevented from reaching any conclusion to protect the 'big fish'.
Salim-Javed's speciality was conjuring the kind of violence that played on your mind rather than the sort that played out only in front of your eyes.
The composer is upset for not getting credit for his song Paro in Prakash Jha's Chakravyuh.
Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.
The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers.
The Kolkata-based actors, several of whom have worked with Shanto Khan in Bangladeshi film projects, however, did not want to comment on the reasons for the killing, saying those were internal matters of another country.
'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'
Pakistan movie star Mahira Khan tied the knot with long-time beau Salim Karim on Sunday, October 1.
The NIA has charge sheeted Mumbai resident Amaan Salim Shaikh, a key accused in a conspiracy by Pakistani intelligence operatives to honey trap Indian Navy personnel to gather secret information on defence establishments, an official statement said on Friday.
Arbaaz Khan chose Christmas Eve to wed make-up artist Shura Khan in an intimate nikaah ceremony at his sister Arpita Khan Sharma's residence in Mumbai.
A look at the pictures.
A candidate's name may well hold the key to electoral success, it seems.
Farhan has revealed that Kiara Advani will join the cast, opposite Ranveer Singh.
'He was the only new face in a sea of superstars and slowly talk started in the unit that perhaps Ramesh had made a mistake by casting him.'
'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra in Mumbai's western suburbs and assured him of protection after two persons were arrested in connection with firing at his house.
Embroiled in a battle for survival, Left parties marginally improved their performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, leading in eight to 10 seats according to vote counting trends.
Like every year, fans gathered outside Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment as well as Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat -- both in the same Bandra neighbourhood -- for a glimpse of the superstars on the occasion of Eid.
Two motorcycle-borne persons opened fire outside Khan's residence at the Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area on April 14 and fled from the spot.
The lake, situated at Braila village under Patepur block, is a lifeline to several biological creatures like Pragmitis, Tifa, Hydrila, Utroculeria and other micro-organisms.
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.
Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Taking inspiration from ancient Indian royalty, here is Shyamal & Bhumika's 'Bejewelled' on the LFW ramp.
Salim Durrani, the charismatic all-rounder who served Indian cricket with distinction in the 1960s and 70s, will receive the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'
Film folk were quite busy over the long three-day weekend, going to parties and movie screenings.
The political heat in West Bengal has been giving the rising mercury levels serious competition since the high court order.
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary special premiere of Sarfarosh, actor Aamir Khan treated fans with a big update on the sequel of the film.
Lyricist Javed Akhtar said that Hindus have always been tolerant, adding that democracy in India existed because of Hindus at an event in Mumbai on Friday.
Salman, SRK, Salim Khan and many others were spotted at the party on Sunday evening, July 21.
Leaders of the West Bengal Congress unit, which has an alliance with the CPI-M-led Left Front in the state, were seen welcoming the Left leaders.
Former Pakistan Test captain Salim Malik is free to resume his cricketing involvement after a court lifted his life ban on Thursday. Malik was banned from cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board after an inquiry in 2000 implicated him in fixing international matches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.
The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.
The West Bengal government is likely to shift the chemical hub project to Haldia since it requires proximity to a port.
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