2015 ends on good note for Bollywood with ‘Dilwale’, ‘Bajirao’
It was a mixed bag for Bollywood in 2015 where content-driven films found space while superstars-led movies earned big bucks, with the year ending on a high note after the success of Shah Rukh Khan—K...
View ArticleEd Speleers was considered for role of Finn in ‘Star Wars’
Actor Ed Speleers has revealed that he auditioned for the role of Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Speleers, 27, said he met with the film’s director J.J. Abrams, but things did not work out, re...
View ArticleNolan to direct war thriller
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan will direct the upcoming film Dunkirk, which focuses on the evacuation of the retreating British troops from the beaches of the northern French city during World War II.
View ArticleMinaj sets off wedding rumours
Rapper Nicki Minaj has asked her millions of Twitter followers for guidance on the perfect wedding setting. The 33-year-old has been dating fellow hip hop emcee Meek Mill since the early months of 2...
View ArticleI still feel like an outsider: Aditi
In her six-year Bollywood career, Aditi Rao Hydari has tasted both success and failures, but the actor says she still feels like an outsider as she does not have a family clout in the industry. Adit...
View ArticleWant Amala Paul to continue acting: Suriya
Amala got married to Tamil filmmaker Vijay in 2014, and since then she has worked in just one film.
View ArticleRock you like a hurricane
Anurag Tagat looks back at the top Indian rock bands that made music this year.
View ArticleSalman Khan may be sued for his shopping portal name
The traders association of Khan Market in the national capital is contemplating legal action against Bollywood star Salman Khan for alleged “trademark infringement”, by naming his online shopping por...
View ArticleA to Z of Malayalam cinema in 2015
It has been a mixed bag for Malayalam cinema. Beginning on a quiet note, the year finished with a bang with a handful of movies conquering the box office. Experimentation was the defining hallmark of...
View Article'Spectre' faux pas: How James Bond almost died
In a particular scene, instead of impairing his ability to recognise faces, the villain very nearly murdered James Bond by mistake.
View ArticleBeyonce, Jay Z working on album
Singing sensation Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are coming up with a joint album next year. Songwriter Glass John, who is working with the duo on the album, confirmed the news on Twitter, reported Ac...
View ArticleFiesta of captivating dance and music performances
Bharathotsavam 2015, a programme of dance and music in Thrissur, proved to be an interesting melange of recitals by young talents and virtuosos.
View ArticleAdnan Sami is Indian now
It will be an apt New Year’s gift for Pakistani singer Adnan Sami. Mr Sami can become an Indian citizen as soon as he completes the necessary paperwork. The Union Home Ministry cleared the proposal o...
View ArticleMridangam vidwan honoured
Parupalli Subbaraya Phalgun was awarded the Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Carnatic music this year.
View ArticleDevotional concert
Annamayya compositions were rendered with devotional fervour and technical finesse.
View ArticleYuvakala Vauhini at 40: Dance gurus honoured
Bhagavatula Seturam, Ramadevi, Voleti Rangamani and K.V. Satyanarayana were presented Lifetime Achievement awards.
View ArticleSanthinivasam (1960)
Actors Padmanabham and Vallam Narasimha Rao bought the Telugu rights of popular Tamil actor S.V. Sahasranamam’s successful play, ‘Malliyam Mangalam’ written by B.S. Ramaiah, for their maiden stage...
View ArticleVaishnavism through dance
A ballet presented in Kuchipudi and Vilasini styles highlighted Vaishnavism and its practices.
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