ISL incurred loss of Rs.100 crore in first edition: AIFF

ISL incurred loss of Rs.100 crore in first edition: AIFF

The high-profile Indian Super League (ISL) incurred losses of around Rs.100 crore in its inaugural season, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Monday. “The franchises lost around Rs.30-35 crore in the first year and when you take into account everything including the production costs, the organisers lost around Rs.100 crore in total,” AIFF […]

Salma Hayek was ‘terrified’ of turning 50

Salma Hayek was ‘terrified’ of turning 50

Actress Salma Hayek has admitted that she used to be “terrified” of turning 50. The “Everly” actress, who is turning 49 in September, has admitted that she used to be scared of getting old, because she was told her career wouldn’t last past the age of 35, reports mirror.co.uk. Hayek said: “In the past, when […]

Music composer M.S. Viswanathan dead

Music composer M.S. Viswanathan dead

Southern music composer M.S. Viswanathan, who has over 750 films to his credit, died at a private hospital here on Tuesday. He was 87. MSV, as he was fondly called by the members of Tamil filmdom, was undergoing treatment at Fortis Malar hospital for old-age related ailments and breathing problem. “He passed away around 4.30 […]

Amitabh praises concept of ‘I Am Mr Mother’

Amitabh praises concept of ‘I Am Mr Mother’

Upcoming quirky film “I Am Mr Mother”, directed by I. A. Siddique has impressed everyone who has seen the rushes of the unusual drama but one endorsement that will mean much to the makers is the praise by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The film’s lead actor, Gabriel Vats had the opportunity to meet Amitabh at the […]

Bollywood continues to serenade Chinese audience

Bollywood continues to serenade Chinese audience

Aamir Khan-starrer “PK” is set to become the highest income-earning Indian movie in China where Bollywood films are gaining in popularity and its songs can be heard even in ringtones. Following its release across 4,500 screens in China on May 22, “PK” made more than 120 million yuan (around $20 million) — and it remains […]

Response to Aamir’s casting tweet makes server crash

Response to Aamir’s casting tweet makes server crash

Overwhelming response to actor-producer Aamir Khan’s tweet regarding a casting call for a new production led to the server of his office to crash. Advait Chandan, who is directing the project, says it’s “really exciting”. Aamir had just last week tweeted that his banner is in search of a fresh female face, who can act […]

Big B croons for Pro Kabaddi League

Big B croons for Pro Kabaddi League

Amitabh Bachchan has gone behind the mike for a promotional song for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The megastar has lent his voice to a song titled “Le panga”, which has been released in four versions. The 72-year-old, who has sung in some movies as well, shared the news about the new track on his official […]

‘Cheers’ actor Roger Rees dies at 71

‘Cheers’ actor Roger Rees dies at 71

Actor Roger Rees, best known for his roles in “Cheers”, is dead after brief illness. He was 71. The Tony award winning actor, who is also best known for his role in “The West Wing”, passed away on Friday away at his home, reports dailymail.co.uk. Rees had to pull out of his Tony award nominated […]