Sunday, 12 January 2014

Rajinikanth's fans threaten protest over his alma mater

The superstar's fans have taken up their cause and threatened to stage a statewide dharna if work on the new building is not completed at the earliest. Demanding the chief minister's intervention, they've set a 15-day deadline for the authorities to come up with a concrete solution. Rajni Murugan, president, Karnataka State Rajini Ji Seva Samithi (KSRJSS), said the government had given Rs 81.4 lakh for the construction in 2008 but work hasn't been finished. The old building was demolished and

Read more ...

Friday, 10 January 2014

Renovate Rajinikanth's school, fans urge government

Bangalore, Jan 8 (IANS) Fans of superstar Rajinikanth here will stage a protest if their long-pending demand for the renovation of the Gavipuram Government Kannada Model Primary School, in which he studied, is not met by the government at the earliest.
"The condition of the school has worsened in the last two years and hundreds of students of different classes are forced to attend classes in temporary locations. This is a pressing issue and if a favourable decision is not arrived at by Jan 21,

Read more ...

Bani Ishq Da Kalma: Is the daily soap copying Rekha's Khoon Bhari Maang?

Tweet







No, there is no crocodile attack in play but the plot is all the same
Parmeet Bhullar (Gaurav Choudhary) does not want to be married to Bani (Shefali Sharma). He has tried almost every trick in the book to get rid of her, but all have failed. After several unsuccessful plans, Parmeet now has only two choices – either he accepts his fate and settles down with Bani or he kills her. Knowing him, he will obviously opt to kill her.
In the

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****
The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the lead

Read more ...

Rajinikanth's fans threaten protest over his alma mater

Read more ...

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Renovate Rajinikanth's school, fans urge government

Bangalore, Jan 8 (IANS) Fans of superstar Rajinikanth here will stage a protest if their long-pending demand for the renovation of the Gavipuram Government Kannada Model Primary School, in which he studied, is not met by the government at the earliest.
"The condition of the school has worsened in the last two years and hundreds of students of different classes are forced to attend classes in temporary locations. This is a pressing issue and if a favourable decision is not arrived at by Jan 21,

Read more ...

Bani Ishq Da Kalma: Is the daily soap copying Rekha's Khoon Bhari Maang?

Tweet







No, there is no crocodile attack in play but the plot is all the same
Parmeet Bhullar (Gaurav Choudhary) does not want to be married to Bani (Shefali Sharma). He has tried almost every trick in the book to get rid of her, but all have failed. After several unsuccessful plans, Parmeet now has only two choices – either he accepts his fate and settles down with Bani or he kills her. Knowing him, he will obviously opt to kill her.
In the

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****
The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the lead

Read more ...

Rajinikanth's fans threaten protest over his alma mater

Read more ...

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Renovate Rajinikanth's school, fans urge government

Bangalore, Jan 8 (IANS) Fans of superstar Rajinikanth here will stage a protest if their long-pending demand for the renovation of the Gavipuram Government Kannada Model Primary School, in which he studied, is not met by the government at the earliest.
"The condition of the school has worsened in the last two years and hundreds of students of different classes are forced to attend classes in temporary locations. This is a pressing issue and if a favourable decision is not arrived at by Jan 21,

Read more ...

Bani Ishq Da Kalma: Is the daily soap copying Rekha's Khoon Bhari Maang?

Tweet







No, there is no crocodile attack in play but the plot is all the same
Parmeet Bhullar (Gaurav Choudhary) does not want to be married to Bani (Shefali Sharma). He has tried almost every trick in the book to get rid of her, but all have failed. After several unsuccessful plans, Parmeet now has only two choices – either he accepts his fate and settles down with Bani or he kills her. Knowing him, he will obviously opt to kill her.
In the

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****
The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the lead

Read more ...

Renovate Rajinikanth's school, fans urge government

Fans of superstar Rajinikanth here will stage a protest if their long-pending demand for the renovation of the Gavipuram Government Kannada Model Primary School, in which he studied, is not met by the government at the earliest.

"The condition of the school has worsened in the last two years and hundreds of students of different classes are forced to attend classes in temporary locations. This is a pressing issue and if a favourable decision is not arrived at by Jan 21, we'll protest

Read more ...

Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Rajinikanth

Both Kamal and Rajinikanth's film were supposed to hit the screen in November and December last year respectively, but have now been pushed to 2014. With the production work of Kamal's ' Vishwaroopam 2' dragging on, the much awaited sequel could also be eyeing the same date as ' Kochadaiiyaan', for release. But the star actor had earlier last year also said that it wouldn't be good for big budget films to release together. Both being senior superstars in the industry, one would doubt if their

Read more ...

Rekha Bhardwaj to perform for TOI's 175-year celebration

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****
The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the lead

Read more ...

Deepika Padukone will dub in her own voice for Rajinikanth starrer

Deepika Padukone who turned a year older on Sunday would be dubbing her own lines for her big Rajinikanth blockbuster after all.There were reports that professional dubbing artiste Mona Ghosh would be dubbing for Deepika in the Hindi version of 'Kochadaiiyaan'. While this is partially true, the entire version of the story portrays a different picture.I spoke to the film's co-producer Dr Murli Manohar who said, "It's true we got Mona Ghosh to dub for Deepika in Hindi. But that's only

Read more ...

Monday, 6 January 2014

'Kochadaiiyaan' audio to be released Feb 15

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) The much awaited soundtrack of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama "Kochadaiiyaan", which has music by double Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman, will be released Feb 15.
"The production house has just informed us that the audio of 'Kochadaiiyaan' in A.R. Rahman's music will release on the 15th of February 2014," read a post on the Twitter page of Sony Music South Saturday.
The audio was originally slated to be released in December last year on the occasion of

Read more ...

From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena ...

Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor

The actors fell in love on the sets of their film Rangeen Raaten. However, the road was not an easy one for the couple as Geeta Bali at that time was an established actress while Shammi Kapoor had just begun his career. Besides, Geeta was a year older to Shammi.

After four months of their first meeting, the actors tied the knot on August 24 in 1955 at a temple with producer-director Hari Walia as the only witness to their wedding.





Hema

Read more ...

My voice suits Madhuri: Rekha Baradwaj

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Playback singer Rekha Bhardwaj, who went behind the mike for Madhuri Dixit's special song "Ghaghra" in "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", has sung two others for her in "Dedh Ishqiya" as her voice is apt for the "Ek do teen" star.
"People like our combination. I think my voice suits her. My voice goes well with her dance and expression," Rekha told IANS.
The two songs by Rekha - "Hamari atariya pe", penned by Gulzar, and "Jagave" are picturized on Madhuri and many feel that the

Read more ...

BJP seeks Rajinikanth support in polls

Read more ...

Sunday, 5 January 2014

Rajinikanth

Both Kamal and Rajinikanth's film were supposed to hit the screen in November and December last year respectively, but have now been pushed to 2014. With the production work of Kamal's ' Vishwaroopam 2' dragging on, the much awaited sequel could also be eyeing the same date as ' Kochadaiiyaan', for release. But the star actor had earlier last year also said that it wouldn't be good for big budget films to release together. Both being senior superstars in the industry, one would doubt if their

Read more ...

From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena ...

Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor

The actors fell in love on the sets of their film Rangeen Raaten. However, the road was not an easy one for the couple as Geeta Bali at that time was an established actress while Shammi Kapoor had just begun his career. Besides, Geeta was a year older to Shammi.

After four months of their first meeting, the actors tied the knot on August 24 in 1955 at a temple with producer-director Hari Walia as the only witness to their wedding.





Hema

Read more ...

From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena: Bollywood's most controversial and secret marriages

Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor

The actors fell in love on the sets of their film Rangeen Raaten. However, the road was not an easy one for the couple as Geeta Bali at that time was an established actress while Shammi Kapoor had just begun his career. Besides, Geeta was a year older to Shammi.

After four months of their first meeting, the actors tied the knot on August 24 in 1955 at a temple with producer-director Hari Walia as the only witness to their wedding.





Hema

Read more ...

Saturday, 4 January 2014

Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan' Audio Release Date Revealed

The audio of Rajinikanth's "Kochadaiiyaan" (aka "Kochadaiyaan") is all set to be launched on 15 February.
"Kochadaiiyaan" is one of the most-awaited films of 2014. The epic drama was expected to release in 2013, but it did not materialise for different reasons. Buzz is that the makers are gearing up to release the film soon. In a first step, the film's production house is planning to release the audio. Sony Music, which has acquired the audio rights of "Kochadaiiyaan" has been informed by

Read more ...

'Kochadaiiyaan' audio to be released Feb 15

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) The much awaited soundtrack of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama "Kochadaiiyaan", which has music by double Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman, will be released Feb 15.
"The production house has just informed us that the audio of 'Kochadaiiyaan' in A.R. Rahman's music will release on the 15th of February 2014," read a post on the Twitter page of Sony Music South Saturday.
The audio was originally slated to be released in December last year on the occasion of

Read more ...

From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena ...

Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor

The actors fell in love on the sets of their film Rangeen Raaten. However, the road was not an easy one for the couple as Geeta Bali at that time was an established actress while Shammi Kapoor had just begun his career. Besides, Geeta was a year older to Shammi.

After four months of their first meeting, the actors tied the knot on August 24 in 1955 at a temple with producer-director Hari Walia as the only witness to their wedding.





Hema

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic (IANS Music Review)

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****

The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the

Read more ...

Friday, 3 January 2014

Is Deepika Padukone too busy for Rajinikanth?

Tweet







We hear that Deepika’s voice won’t be heard in the Hindi version of Kochadaiiyaan – and that’s because of the Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela star’s busy schedule
Deepika Padukone, who will soon be seen opposite Rajnikanth in Kochadaiiyaan seems to be too busy for the superstar. First we heard that since DP is not familiar with Tamil, her voice in the southern version of the animated film had to be dubbed by sound artiste Savitha

Read more ...

Rajinikanth

Both Kamal and Rajinikanth's film were supposed to hit the screen in November and December last year respectively, but have now been pushed to 2014. With the production work of Kamal's ' Vishwaroopam 2' dragging on, the much awaited sequel could also be eyeing the same date as ' Kochadaiiyaan', for release. But the star actor had earlier last year also said that it wouldn't be good for big budget films to release together. Both being senior superstars in the industry, one would doubt if their

Read more ...

From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena ...

Geeta Bali and Shammi Kapoor

The actors fell in love on the sets of their film Rangeen Raaten. However, the road was not an easy one for the couple as Geeta Bali at that time was an established actress while Shammi Kapoor had just begun his career. Besides, Geeta was a year older to Shammi.

After four months of their first meeting, the actors tied the knot on August 24 in 1955 at a temple with producer-director Hari Walia as the only witness to their wedding.





Hema

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****
The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the lead

Read more ...

Thursday, 2 January 2014

Rajinikanth - Kamal Haasan split in 2014

Read more ...

Rajinikanth

Read more ...

Rekha Basu: Networks cash in on hypocrisy - Record

By the time public relations executive Justine Sacco ended her 12-hour flight from London to South Africa, her offensive tweet had gone viral. “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!” it said.

Within hours, InterActive Corp. fired the communications director. Sacco issued a public apology to South Africans, explaining it was easy to be cavalier about its AIDS crisis “that we read about in America, but do not live with or face on a continuous

Read more ...

Rekha Basu: Networks cash in on hypocrisy

By the time public relations executive Justine Sacco ended her 12-hour flight from London to South Africa, her offensive tweet had gone viral. “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!” it said.










Current Subscribers - Activate Now
Already subscribe to VCStar? Unlimited access to VCStar on the web, your smartphone and tablet is included with your subscription. All you will need

Read more ...

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Southern cinema: Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan starrers key 2014 attractions

and had to be hospitalised (for some time in Singapore) for a long period. It is possible that the movie opens around the Tamil New Year’s Day in April.
Directed by Rajinikanth’s daughter, Soundarya Ashwin, the film is a period piece shot in 3D motion capture computer animation. It also stars Deepika Padukone (Rajinikanth is known to have glamorous actresses as his screen partners; Aishwarya Rai paired with him in the science-fiction, Endhiran), Shobana, Jackie Shroff (remember him in the

Read more ...

Rajinikanth to have a quiet birthday, says wife Latha

Chennai: While most of India celebrates Rajinikanth's 63rd birthday with 'Lungi dance' playing on the loop, the song evokes mixed reactions in the star's home city Chennai. Fans in Chennai were in fact, eager to dance to the tunes of Rajini's latest film 'Kochadaiyaan', whose music release was earlier scheduled for the star's birthday. But fans will have to wait a bit longer for that.On Thursday, several auto drivers decorated their auto rickshaws with photographs of Rajinikanth

Read more ...

Rekha Basu: Networks cash in on hypocrisy

By the time public relations executive Justine Sacco ended her 12-hour flight from London to South Africa, her offensive tweet had gone viral. "Going to Africa. Hope I don't get AIDS. Just kidding. I'm white!" it said. Within hours, InterActive Corp. fired the communications director. Sacco issued a public apology to South Africans, explaining it was easy to be cavalier about its AIDS crisis "that we read about in America, but do not live

Read more ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' music classic, romantic

Film: "Dedh Ishqiya"; Music Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj; Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Sukhwinder Singh, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Master Saleem, Shahid Mallya and Jazim Sharma; Rating ****
The music album of director Abhishek Chaubey's forthcoming film "Dedh Ishqiya", a sequel to the 2010 movie "Ishqiya", has once again proved composer Vishal Bhardwaj's excellence.
The movie, which features Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi in the lead

Read more ...