INFOTAINMENT

Mumbai, Dec 25: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi today said that mega star Amitabh Bachchan sharing the dais with MNS chief Raj Thackeray was an "insult" to north Indians. "Amitabhji sharing the stage with Raj Thackeray is an insult to millions of north Indians," Azmi told reporters here. Sinking their five-year-old differences, Bachchan yesterday shared dais with Thackeray, who said whatever appened

Mumbai, Dec 25: Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah, who was part of legendary artist late M F Husain's 'Gaja Gamini', says he could not comprehend the film and felt bewildered while doing it. "I wouldn't recommend it (to watch it). Hussain sir came to my house to ask if I would do it. How could I say no. I thought whatever he makes, it will be something worth participating in it. But I was wrong. It

Mumbai, Dec 24: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan praised his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan for his success at the box office with his latest film Dhoom: 3. The film, which is the third offing from the Dhoom franchise, saw the 37-year-old Junior B reprise the role of a cop. "Dhoom: 3 weekend collection all India is Rs 107 crore. This is going beyond all records ever!! And going beyond berserk." Mr Bachchan

Shillong, Dec 24: Actor Vivek Oberoi has confirmed reports that he has been offered to essay the character of younger Narendra Modi in a US-based director's film. According to reports, Vivek has been approached to portray the role of a young Modi who used to run a tea stall and also worked in the staff canteen of the Gujarat Road Transport Corporation, before he took a plunge into politics. The

Mumbai, Dec 24: The Prosecution in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan has sought permission from the Maharashtra Government to file an appeal in the Bombay High Court challenging a sessions court judgement, which ordered fresh trial in this case. The prosecution has written a letter to the Law and Judiciary Department seeking permission to file an appeal, sessions

Mumbai, Dec 23: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan today said his actress wife Aishwarya Rai is a "super mom" and expressed his desire to protect his daughter Aaradhya from the world of showbiz so as to offer her normal childhood. "Her (Aishwarya's) professionalism and dedication is unquestionable. As a mother (of Aaradhya) she is superb... she is a super mom. As a co-star, I have always loved

Islamabad, Dec 22: Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor is all set to star in Pakistan's most expensive mobile ad by a leading handset company here. The 33-year-old 'Heroine' star, who is the brand ambassador of the company, has been signed up by QMobile, the largest selling mobile phone brand in Pakistan. The actress will soon be seen in a commercial that has been shot in Thailand. Asked if this

Mumbai, Dec 22: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, whose just released film Dhoom 3 is creating buzz at the box office, today cancelled his work commitments due to personal reasons. Abhishek was to meet industrialist Vijay Mallya at the launch of Kingfisher calendar here today and then attend a promotional event of Dhoom 3 but had to cancel his plans at the last minute due to the demise of a close

Pune, Dec 21: Incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released on a month's parole here to look after his ailing wife Manyata, official sources said Saturday. Dutt, 54, stepped out of the Yerawada Central Jail here and left for Mumbai. He sought parole early this month from the Pune divisional commissioner. Incidentally, the actor's release on parole - a controversial issue with most

Mumbai, Dec 20: Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, who will be next seen Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Dedh Ishqiya', feels her work commitments can always wait as family is her priority. After marriage to Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, the superstar relocated to the US. In 2011, she shifted her base back to Mumbai along with her family. "I love always being here. I have grown up here in Mumbai so for me it is like