http://www.samachaar.in Smachaar.in en-us 2010 Samachaar.In Mon, 21 May 2012 12:44:57 GMT Mon, 21 May 2012 12:44:57 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Vidya_Balan_bags_another_endorsement_deal_128366 New Delhi: National Award winning actress Vidya Balan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of new range of Aliva, one of the popular snacks brand.PepsiCo India has launched six new baked variants under Aliva and the range will be supported... Mon, 21 May 2012 12:44:56 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Its_a_boy_for_Shilpa_Shetty_128348 Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty, who was due to deliver next month, gave birth to a boy Monday morning, her businessman husband Raj Kundra announced."God has blessed us with a beautiful baby boy. Both mother and baby are fine... Both mum and ... Mon, 21 May 2012 05:55:00 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Recognise_desi_beauties_not_foreigners_Abhishek_128285 Mumbai: Giselli Monteiro, Barbara Mori, Amy Jackson... A slew of foreign beauties are playing key roles in Bollywood films. But director Abhishek Kapoor feels this obsession with "white girls" can be damaging to 'desi' actresses."... Fri, 18 May 2012 11:47:29 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/To_be_a_celebrity_be_strong_Bipasha_128249 Mumbai: Actress Bipasha Basu has been part of the fashion and the film industries for almost a decade and she has never feared experimenting. However, she admits being a celebrity doesn't come easy and one needs to be mentally strong to handle ... Thu, 17 May 2012 12:31:39 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/I_wont_apologise_MCA_officials_should_do_that_SRK__128242 M0umbai: "I won't deny that I could have said something in a fit of anger, but I will not apologise," said Shah Rukh Khan Thursday, adding that the security officials from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) manhandled children and... Thu, 17 May 2012 11:36:23 GMT http://samachaar.in/Mumbai/Shah_Rukh_was_drunk_but_thats_not_a_crime_Mumbai_ACP_128231 Mumbai: Iqbal Sheikh, Mumbai assistant commissioner of police (ACP), confirmed Thursday that film star and Kolkata Knight Riders' owner Shah Rukh Khan was in a drunken state when he was involved in a late Wednesday night brawl at the Wankhede St... Thu, 17 May 2012 09:07:14 GMT http://samachaar.in/Politics/Reports_on_Jaya_Bachchan_plaint_wrong_Rajya_Sabha_secretariat_128220 New Delhi: Amid reports on some TV news channels that Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan had complained to Chairman M. Hamid Ansari about cameras excessively focusing on her during the oath-taking ceremony of actress Rekha, the Rajya Sabha sec... Thu, 17 May 2012 04:42:31 GMT http://samachaar.in/Business_and_Economy/_UP_farmers_seek_Big_Bs_help_to_write_off_debts_128206 Lucknow: Days after Amitabh Bachchan wrote off the debts of 90 farmers in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, those in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand area have written to the Bollywood star in the hope that he would do the same for them.  In a le... Wed, 16 May 2012 05:19:25 GMT http://samachaar.in/Politics/Rekha_takes_oath_in_Rajya_Sabha_128188 New Delhi: Veteran film actor Rekha Tuesday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha.The actor, who was April 27 nominated by the president to the upper house, also met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh before taking oath. A leading actress of th... Tue, 15 May 2012 11:03:16 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Balika_Vadhu_puts_forth_reality_well_Farida_Jalal_128163 Mumbai: Veteran actress Farida Jalal is proud of her association with "Balika Vadhu", the tele-serial which is nearing 1,000 episodes. She says the show is different for its social messages and it depicts the reality of the society. ... Sat, 12 May 2012 11:51:16 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Serena_Williams_launches_debut_rap_song_128157 Los Angeles: Tennis champion Serena Williams has launched a teaser of her new, untitled rap song.  Williams entered a recording studio in her attempt to pursue music career, last year. The song describes the powerful figure that she is, r... Sat, 12 May 2012 11:43:27 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Mexican_rock_band_Molotov_takes_up_social_issues_128125 Mexico City: Mexican rock band Molotov, known for taking overtly political stances on social issues in its songs, says it now prefers to seek more subtle and intelligent ways to convey its message.  "We have to find a smart way to ex... Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:26 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Johnny_Depp_saved_by_horse_128114 London: Actor Johnny Depp, who was thrown from a horse while filming his movie “Lone Ranger”, says he didn't have a bad fall as he had established a good bond with the animal. “I'm lucky to be here. I have done a number of fi... Thu, 10 May 2012 04:42:11 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/__Teri_Meri_Kahaani_happened_over_coffee_Shahid_128088 New Delhi: Actor Shahid Kapoor says "Teri Meri Kahaani" happened over a cup of coffee.  "One day over coffee Kunal Kohli said that he had an idea which he really loved but it was not developed. It was just a one line story.... Wed, 09 May 2012 12:38:08 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Pitt_to_model_for_womens_perfume_128043 London: Hollywood star Brad Pitt has signed up to become the face of women's fragrance called Chanel No.5. He is the first male model for the fragrance.  According to E! Online, he will shoot his first campaign here this week.  ... Wed, 09 May 2012 08:04:31 GMT http://samachaar.in/Politics/Aamir_Khan_to_meet_Gehlot_over_female_foeticide_128028 Jaipur: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is to meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Wednesday in connection with female foeticide cases highlighted by the TV reality show "Satyamev Jayate"."Aamir had expressed his desire to meet t... Wed, 09 May 2012 04:49:01 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Rahul_Mishra_named_best_womenswear_designer_128024 New Delhi: Indian designer Rahul Mishra was adjudged the best womenswear designer by Cotton Council International (CCI) Tuesday for his creations with the fabric.  "I am feeling extremely happy and honoured after getting this award. ... Tue, 08 May 2012 12:18:52 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Genelia_returns_to_small_screen_with_The_Chosen_One_128022 New Delhi: Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza, whose first brush with the small screen came with "Big Switch" in 2009, is set for her TV comeback. She will play a mentor on UTV Stars' "The Chosen One".  Genelia, who tie... Tue, 08 May 2012 12:17:38 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Salman_beyond_a_mentor_for_me_Arjun_Kapoor_128000 Mumbai: Arjun Kapoor comes from an affluent film family, but he seems to have a sound head on his shoulders. Making his bow in Bollywood with "Ishaqzaade", the son of filmmaker Boney Kapoor gives credit to Salman Khan for his acting j... Mon, 07 May 2012 06:10:43 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Want_to_promote_Indian_wrestling_talent_Raj_Kundra_127988 New Delhi: Britain-based businessman Raj Kundra has collaborated with actor Sanjay Dutt for India's first professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league called "Super Fight League" (SFL). He says the idea is to provide audiences with som... Sat, 05 May 2012 12:53:11 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Never_a_problem_with_Aditya_Chopra_Habib_Faisal_127980 Mumbai: Habib Faisal's association and camaraderie with the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner remained unaffected even though Aditya Chopra didn't find time to produce the writer-filmmaker's debut directorial "Do Dooni Chaar"."I did ap... Sat, 05 May 2012 11:14:37 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Rajesh_Khanna_delighted_about_first_TV_ad_127860 New Delhi: Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who recently had a health scare, is back in action with his first television ad and says he is "delighted to reconnect with fans once again".The actor will be seen in the new Hav... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:49:39 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Sofia_Vergara_to_have_role_in_`The_Smurfs_sequel_127787 Los Angeles: Colombia's Sofia Vergara, the star of "The Smurfs", will also participate in the sequel to the 2011 blockbuster that earned $560 million worldwide, Sony Pictures announced Thursday.  The company said that filming ha... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:39:34 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Zohra_Sehgal_still_child_like_Amitabh_127728 Mumbai: Theatre doyenne Zohra Sehgal turns 100 Friday and Amitabh Bachchan has wished her good health. Big B says he knows her since he was a child and admires her child like enthusiasm even at this age."Recently, I saw her (Zohra Sehga... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:43:06 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Jason_Segel_forced_to_lose_weight_127722 Los Angeles: Actor Jason Segel, who lost 35 pounds for his role in “The Five-Year Engagement”, says he was forced by the producers to shed extra pounds to romance Emily Blunt.  “I was told that it had to be conceivable t... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:11:23 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Beyonce_named_most_beautiful_woman_127721 Los Angeles: Singer Beyonce has been named the most beautiful woman in the world by People magazine.  The pop star is glowing after giving birth to her first child, Blue Ivy, in January, and editors have chosen her for the top slot for th... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:10:41 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Lara_wont_return_to_a_film_set_soon__127717 Mumbai: Actress-producer Lara Dutta, who gave birth to a baby girl in January this year, says although she is reading scripts, she won't be back to work for another couple of months.  "I don't think I have been far from my work, I wi... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:07:17 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_I_want_to_be_like_my_father_Sanjay_Dutt_127712 Mumbai: Actor-producer Sanjay Dutt says he wants to be like his late father Sunil Dutt, who was like a pillar of strength for his family.  “I want to be like my father. Dutt saheb was like a great support in our lives. I want to be ... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:04:39 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Aamir_Khan_to_keep_date_with_Varanasi_autodriver_127675 Varanasi: It is not often that a Bollywood star flies down from Mumbai to attend the wedding in an auto-driver's family. But then, Aamir Khan is known for his down-to-earth disposition and human face.Aamir is scheduled to attend the wedding ... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:49:11 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Cowell_Price_had_a_fling_127651 London: Music mogul Simon Cowell reportedly once had a fling with British glamour model Katie Price."There are people around who are 100 percent sure that Simon and Kate were briefly an item. She has admitted she fancied him and she fits his... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:38:20 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Mika_has_unique_voice_Big_B_127589 Mumbai: Singer Mika Singh has sung a peppy wedding song "Kammo" for Amitabh Bachchan in "Department", and the megastar is mighty impressed. He feels Mika has a unique voice."Mika, the voice of some our most popular songs... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:58:15 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Band_baaja_baarat_on_Delhi_streets_Tuesday_127584 New Delhi: Come Tuesday, all roads in the capital will turn into one huge marriage procession. Delhi residents, be prepared for blaring music and traffic snarls as about 30,000 weddings are expected to take place on the day, deemed auspicious, ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:50:18 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Gaga_turns_alien_for_Men_In_Black_3_127509 Los Angeles: Singer Lady Gaga is to make a cameo appearance as an alien in upcoming movie "Men in Black 3".Director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed the singer could make an appearance as an alien in the movie, which will also have a cameo by ... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:14:09 GMT http://samachaar.in/Mumbai/People_only_want_spice_Rakhi_Sawant_127429 Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant says she went unnoticed when she entered showbiz but adding spice to her professional life brought her into the limelight."When I came in the industry, I had no godfather. I moved ahead in life, I stumbled many times b... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:46:16 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Dhanush_thought_Ill_overshadow_him_Rakhi_Sawant_127374 Mumbai: Controversy queen Rakhi Sawant, who is said to be upset with southern star Dhanush for cancelling a performance with her at the last minute, says the singer-actor must have felt threatened by her."Actually he thinks that he can'... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:29:10 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/People_are_tired_of_film_promotion_Anil_Kapoor_127323 Mumbai: Actor Anil Kapoor, who will soon be seen in Priyadarshan's upcoming film "Tezz", feels people are tired with excessive film promotions, and says he is glad "Tezz" isn't a part of that rat race."People are tired n... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:25:29 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/No_profiling_or_pattern_in_Shah_Rukh_detention_says_US_127268 Washington: Caught on the wrong foot over the detaining of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at a US airport twice, Washington has asserted it was not a case of racial profiling or a pattern.Suggesting that Khan was not "detained", but &qu... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:40:42 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/No_profiling_or_pattern_in_Shah_Rukh_detention_says_US_127247 Washington: Caught on the wrong foot over the detaining of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at a US airport twice, Washington has asserted it was not a case of racial profiling or a pattern.Suggesting that Khan was not "detained", but &qu... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:38:11 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Shah_Rukh_Khan_detained_at_New_York_airport_127213 New York: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was detained at New York airport for two hours Thursday as he arrived to visit Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow.Khan, who was detained by the immigration authorities, was allowed t... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:43:33 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Big_B_dances_to_Kammo_in_RGVs_Department_127187 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen shaking a leg in his signature style in the forthcoming film "Department" and actress Anjana says she was stunned to see Big B's amazing energy level."There is a situational song wher... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:33:10 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Jolie_praises_exhusband_Billy_Bob_127155 Los Angeles: Actress Angelina Jolie has praised Billy Bob Thornton for giving her the confidence to succeed in her career and personal life.The 36-year-old actress wrote the foreword for her ex-husband's upcoming memoir "The Billy Bob Tapes:... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:34:54 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Ace_comedian_Jagathy_shifted_to_Vellore_hospital_127151 Kozhikode (Kerala),  Malayalam comic actor Jagathy Sreekumar, seriously injured in a road accident last month, was Thursday shifted to a Vellore hospital.  The 62-year-old, who was being treated at the MIMS Hospital here, has been flo... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:30:45 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/_Finally_Kamal_Haasan_ready_to_endorse_brands_127146 New Delhi: Kamal Haasan, who has so far stayed away from endorsements, has collaborated with the leading celebrity and talent management firm Alliance Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd and is now ready to endorse brands. The Tamil superstar has ent... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:27:28 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Ben_Kingsley_in_Iron_Man_3_127047 London: Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley is reportedly in the final stage of negotiations with the makers of "Iron Man 3" to play a villain in the movie.If things work out, he will feature as the enemy of Tony Stark/Iron Man, played... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:47:32 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Abishek_accompanied_Big_B_for_his_checkup_127043 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had abdominal pain post his surgery, went the Nanavati Hospital here for a check-up Tuesday and was seen with son Abhishek while leaving the clinic.He reached around at 3.30 p.m. and spent more than an h... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:41:57 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Its_just_another_visit_to_doctor_Amitabh_127033 Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was surprised to see the media parked outside his house after he tweeted about his impending CT scan.He is likely to undergo a CT-scan at the SevenHills Hospital, Andheri East, where he had been operated almost ... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:02:21 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Amitabh_Bachchan_ill_again_may_undergo_CTscan_126993 Mumbai: Two months after his surgery, mega-star Amitabh Bachchan is again ill and suffering from "excruciating pain" since past couple of days.He is likely to undergo a CT-scan at the Seven Hill Hospital, Andheri East, here Tuesday, wh... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:27:12 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Bhardwajs_creativity_hard_work_wows_Imran_Khan_126968 Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan, who is working with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for the first time in "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola", says that the filmmaker is the finest director he has worked with and praises him for giving everyone a lot of ... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:09:58 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/Veena_hunts_for_man_like_Big_B_126967 Mumbai: If a guy has characteristics like Amitab Bachchan, she will marry him, says Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who will hunt for her ideal man on reality show "Veena ka Vivaah"."Not exactly like Big B but if the boy has certai... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:47:23 GMT http://samachaar.in/Entertainment/The_3_Mistakes_Of_My_Life_goes_on_floors_this_month_126963 Mumbai: After directing super hit musical "Rock On!!", director Abhishek Kapoor will wield the magaphone for his next untitled movie based on the novel "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life" and says it will go on floors this month.&... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:43:59 GMT