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'Dhobi Ghat': Director's take |
| The first look of the much anticipated Bollywood movie 'Dhobi Ghat' was launched recently in Mumbai. The movie has already grabbed attention overseas after premiering at prestigious festivals like London Film Festival 2010 & Toronto International Film Festival 2010. Debutant director Kiran Rao said the promo of the film was released to make the Indian audience familiar with the characters. |
| Date: 2010-11-19 03:19:08 - Added by: kolkata |
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First look: 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' |
| Scheduled to release on 3 Dec, Ashutosh Gowariker's latest venture 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' starring Abhishek Bachchan (Surjya Sen) and Deepika Padkone (Kalpana Datta) chronicles the 1930 revolution that shook then undivided Bengal. On the night of 18 April 1930 in Chittagong, a band of 64 fearless men & women led by Surjya Sen, a great revolutionary and martyr, set out to defeat the British Empire. |
| Date: 2010-11-18 01:28:47 - Added by: kolkata |
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Gir Sanctuary climbs popularity list |
| The sole home of pure Asiatic lions, the Sasan Gir National park in Gujarat, has seen a recent jump in the number of tourists. The rise in tourist influx comes after B'wood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was chosen as Gujarat's brand ambassador. To accommodate the heavy tourist rush, the forest dept has had to double the permit quota per day for entering the sanctuary. |
| Date: 2010-11-17 02:44:38 - Added by: kolkata |
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Pipili's appliqué art |
| In Pipili, a small village in Orissa, lies a premier handicrafts centre that produces a fascinating and vibrant range of appliqué work. Appliqué, the traditional art of embroidery, is an integral part Pipili's identity, culture & harmony. These beautiful handicrafts have also brought fame to Pipili from home and abroad. |
| Date: 2010-11-17 02:23:05 - Added by: kolkata |
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Filming 'Harry Potter 7 – Part I' |
| The most successful film franchise ever is finally here with their latest installment, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1'. The seventh & final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', will be told in two full-length parts with 'Part-1' releasing worldwide from 19 November 2010. The film's ensemble cast includes veteran actors Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith & Julie Walters among others. |
| Date: 2010-11-16 04:13:19 - Added by: shreya |
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Pakistani styles: On the ramp |
| Designer Charu Parashar's new collection is all about Pakistani-Punjabi fusion-wear. Charu's new line was showcased at the three-day long fashion extravaganza in Ludhiana. Actor Mahi Gill of 'Dev D' fame walked the ramp for the designer. |
| Date: 2010-11-16 02:57:04 - Added by: kolkata |
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'Laboratory': Promo |
| Based on Tagore's short story of the same name, Raja Sen's 'Laboratory' stars top actors Raveena Tandon, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Arpita Pal and Saheb Chatterjee. Sabyasachi plays Nandakishore, a scientist, while Raveena portrays Sohini, the mother of Neela (Arpita Pal). The film is scheduled for release on 26 Nov 2010. Watch promo. |
| Date: 2010-11-15 04:51:55 - Added by: shreya |
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'Phas Gaya Re Obama': Music launch |
| The music of Subash Kapoor's 'Phas Gaya Re Obama' was unveiled recently by the film's cast and crew. The film which is a comic spin on recession stars Rajat Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Manu Rishi, Amole Gupte and Sanjay Mishra. The film is slated for release on 26 November. |
| Date: 2010-11-15 03:09:47 - Added by: shreya |
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16th Kolkata Film Festival |
| The 16th Kolkata Film Festival kicked off in the city on Wednesday, attracting hundreds of film lovers. Renowned cinematographer Ramananda Sengupta lit the inaugural lamp. Also present was West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee who said that the festival's aim was to encourage the younger generation to make movies. |
| Date: 2010-11-13 03:03:26 - Added by: kolkata |
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Nainital back on tourist radar |
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Tour operators are finally smiling in Nainital, with tourists once again flocking to the hill station after a long slump. A series of landslides and incessant rain in the region had cut into tourist inflow during the festive season. However, following change in the weather conditions, the scenic hill station is back on tourists' must-visit lists.
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| Date: 2010-11-13 02:55:52 - Added by: kolkata |
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