Red Carpet

Paris Hilton at Cannes

May 18th, 2009 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

London (PTI): Socialite Paris Hilton is in Cannes to promote a documentary on her life, ‘Paris Not France’.
Hilton flew to the city to promote a film she once tried to stop being shown, Guardian online reported
‘Paris, Not France’ was made three years ago by director Adria Petty, daughter of singer Tom Petty.
Shot while Hilton […]



Chinese massacre movie reports strong opening

Apr 27th, 2009 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

HONG KONG (AP): A new movie backed by the Chinese government about Japanese atrocities during the World War II-era “Nanking Massacre” earned a strong $10 million in its opening week, its director said on Monday.
“City of Life and Death” deals with the sensitive topic of the 1937 rampage in the eastern city now known as Nanjing. […]



Grand welcome awaits Pookutty in Kerala

Mar 5th, 2009 | By editor | Category: Behind the curtains, Red Carpet

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS): A grand welcome awaits Oscar winner Resul Pookutty, who will arrive here on Friday. A cavalcade of over 100 vehicles will take him to his village, where a reception will be hosted in his honour — the first of a series of felicitations in Kerala for the Mumbai-based sound technician.
“Every villager is excited […]



‘Vogue’ hails Freida Pinto as style icon

Feb 27th, 2009 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

London (PTI): The success of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has propelled Mumbai girl Freida Pinto into instant fame with the former model going from anonymity to international celebrity within the span of a few months.
And now, fashion bible ‘Vogue’ has lauded her as a “style icon” for her fashion choices at the coveted red carpet events attended […]



Slumdog team shines at the red carpet

Feb 23rd, 2009 | By editor | Category: Most Popular, Red Carpet

Young stars of “Slumdog Millionaire” arrive for the 81st Academy Awards on Sunday, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. From left front are Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, Rubina Ali, and Ayush Mahesh Khedekar. From left rear are Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar and Tanay Hemant Chheda. Photo: AP
Los Angeles (PTI): For the team of […]



Pakistani artistes pray for Rahman’s win at Oscars

Feb 22nd, 2009 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

New Delhi (PTI): Renowned Pakistani singers Ghulam Ali and Farida Khanum feel that music maestro A R Rahman deserves an Oscar for his music in “Slumdog Millionaire”.
“I pray from the depth of my heart that he wins Oscar. It will be a proud and historic moment not only for India but the whole music fraternity,” […]



‘Guide would not have had to be shot twice, if produced now’

Dec 1st, 2008 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

Panaji: Veteran actor Dev Anand speaks during a felicitation function at the 39th International Film Festival of Inda 2008, in Panaji, Goa on Saturday. Photo: PTI 
 
Panaji (PTI): Veteran actor Dev Anand has said he would not have had to shoot his film ‘Guide’ twice deleting certain content, if it was produced in the current days.
“Guide […]



Mrinal Sen felicitated at IFFI

Nov 27th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

Ziya Us Salam
The citation hails his award winning contribution to cinema
PANAJI: Film-maker Mrinal Sen was felicitated at the International Film Festival of India here on Wednesday. Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat felicitated the national award winner at a brief function here before the screening of Kannada film Gulabi Talkies.
Besides a cash prize […]



Oliver not sure about takers for his latest film in India

Nov 26th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

Panaji (PTI): Swiss filmmaker Oliver Paulus, whose “Tandoori Love” was premiered in the country focus-Switzerland and the film India worldwide section of IFFI
admits that his Bollywood inspired love story featuring actor Vijay Raaz as the protagonist may not find buyers in the Indian market where commercial stars dominate.
“A cook essentially belongs to the lower strata […]



I make no conscious efforts to be different: Abhay

Nov 26th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Red Carpet

Panaji (PTI) : Bollywood actor Abhay Deol, who has carved a niche for himself in the tinsel town through unconventional films and offbeat roles, goes by his instinct and follows his heart when it comes to choosing film scripts.
 
“I have not made a conscious decision to be different from others. But, I focus on good […]