I keep an eye on what my kids watch: Kajol

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Actress Kajol, who has been named ‘Mighty Mother’ ahead of Mother’s Day, says she is careful about the content that her children watch on the small screen as these are “learning years” for them. Green Gold Animation, the makers of children’s shows “Chhota Bheem” and “Mighty Raju” have decided to […]

When Hugh Jackman felt old

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Actor Hugh Jackman admits he felt like an old man on the set of “X-Men: Days of Future Past” because his younger fellow actors like Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence, who are in their 20s. The 45-year-old stars alongside 24-year-old Hoult in the latest instalment of the Marvel comic book […]

Tyra Banks was insecure as teenager

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Supermodel Tyra Banks, who was insecure as a teenager, wants to encourage women to love themselves for who they are. Banks started her own charity, the TZONE Foundation, to empower young women to discover their own strength and realise their ambitions, as she hated being teased for being too thin […]

Cuoco wants to clear Khloe’s old house of bad vibes

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Actress Kaley Cuoco, who bought former couple Khloe Kardashian and basketball player Lamar Odom’s house in January, reportedly wants to cleanse the property of negative energy. Cuoco and her husband Ryan Sweeting bought the house for $5.5 million here shortly after they split in December last year, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “They […]

Blake Shelton’s ex-wife puts wedding dress up for sale

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Country star Blake Shelton’s ex-wife has put her wedding dress for sale on auction site eBay.com. The “God Gave Me You” hitmaker Shelton wed Kaynette Williams in 2003, but the couple split after three years of marriage. Now she’s ready to sell off the outfit, reports contactmusic.com. The strapless, size […]

Richie Sambora still loves Heather Locklear

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Guitarist Richie Sambora admits he still loves his ex-wife Heather Locklear. The 59-year-old rocker shares a close bond with his former spouse, with whom he has 16-year-old daughter Ava. The two got married in Paris in 1994, and although their divorce was finalised in 2007, he insists she’ll always have […]

‘Citylights’ not a festival film: Mahesh Bhatt

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is backing “Citylights”, a remake of “Metro Manila”, says Hansal Mehta’s directorial venture should not be described as festival movie because it has all the elements of a commercial cinema. ” ‘Citylights’ is not a festival film. It’s an Indian film, it has an Indian story, it has […]

Lyricist Gulzar honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, overwhelmed

New Delhi Veteran lyricist Gulzar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, recently. The 79-year-old was overwhelmed and thanked a string of “gurus” and musical geniuses of the past and current generation for contributing to his success story. Gulzar […]

Cinema a vehicle of influence, persuasion for youth: President

New Delhi Urging filmmakers to play a “catalytic” role in presenting and propagating values such as patriotism and respect for women, President PranabMukherjee said cinema was a strong medium to influence the youth and that creating “meaningful and socially relevant” was vital. Mukherjee, in his address at the 61st National Film Awards ceremony held at […]

Romance, the ‘2 States’ way!

By Arpana It goes without saying that a well-made romantic film can make your day. “2 States” made mine! The movie came as a respite! Long, long ago, I remember my grandfather grumbling: “Today’s movies are meaningless, they only show ‘dhishum dhishum’.” A die-hard fan of Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Pardeep Kumar’s style of romance, […]