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Shilpa Shetty, who was at an event in Ahmedabad recently, says that the IPL spot-fixing scandal has been "heartbreaking" and that the franchise is intolerant when it comes to corruption in the game. "It's been really distressing for all of us at Rajasthan Royals. It is a sensitive issue so we can't really talk much about it. As far as we as a franchise are concerned, we will do everything possible

Mumbai, Jun 2: Actor Suniel Shetty rues how the entire Hindi film fraternity has come under the scanner following actor Vindu Dara Singh's alleged involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal. Suniel asserts Vindu alone doesn't represent the industry. "It doesn't mean that entire Bollywood is like this. He (Vindu) doesn't represent Bollywood. One individual never represents

New Delhi, Jun 1: Bill Gates, the chairman of Microsoft, has expressed a desire in his blog to meet actor Aamir Khan. Gates, who met Aamir last year to discuss social issues in India, wants to have a meeting with the actor again as his charitable institution Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is conducting research on new vaccines for prevailing diseases in India. “I’m looking forward to meeting

New Delhi, Jun 1: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has denied reports that his mother being the reason behind his split with actress Deepika Padukone, claiming it was their own individual choice. Ranbir, 30, and Deepika, 27, began dating when they met on the sets of 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' in 2008 and the couple split after a year. "It's an issue between two individuals, but people work on several

New Delhi, May 31: For legendary Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, actress Madhuri Dixit is the best dancer in Bollywood after veteran star Waheeda Rehman. "Madhuri is an excellent dancer. She is in the same league with actresses like Waheeda Rehman and Meena Kumari as far as dancing is concerned. She dances with a lot of grace. I think she is the best dancer in Indian cinema after Waheeda Rehman

Bangalore, May 31: Actor Leena Maria Paul’s live-in partner ‘cheated’ people in City by claiming high links, say police. The fugitive live-in partner of actor Leena Maria Paul, who was arrested in New Delhi on Tuesday on the charge of cheating Canara Bank of Rs 19 crore, was apprehended at least thrice by Bangalore police since 2007 but managed to get bail each time. Balaji alias Sukesh

Kolkata, May 30: Noted filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh on Thursday died of cardiac arrest at his south Kolkata residence. He was 49. Winner of 12 national and some international awards, Ghosh was suffering from pancreatitis and died of heart attack at 7.30am, his family said. Ghosh shot to fame by his direction of a children's film 'Hirer Angti' in 1994. His film 'Unishe April' won national award winner

Mumbai, May 30: Superstar Shahrukh Khan was tonight discharged from suburban Lilavati Hospital here, a day after he underwent shoulder surgery. The 47-year-old actor had hurt his right shoulder while performing some daring stunts for director Rohit Shetty's action drama "Chennai Express". "The actor was discharged from Lilavati Hospital a short while ago. The surgery was successful. He is doing

Mumbai, May 29: Dabangg superstar Salman Khan has proved once again that he is not only a superstar but also a great human being and he deserves every bit of adulation that his diehard fans shower on him. Buzz is that Sallu bhai has helped his house help and spot-boy Mohan in arranging his wedding ceremony. According to a leading Daily the actor is believed to have taken care of the expenses of

Mumbai, May 29: Actress Priyanka Chopra's looks may not have any similarities with boxer Mary Kom, but she is working hard to get into shape to play the Olympic bronze medalist in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film. "I don't believe in size zero. Yes, I have lost weight as I am training myself for my next film. I am working hard to build muscles for my character, which is inspired by Mary Kom," said