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No laughing matter thisI’m hardly offended by politically incorrect jokes. I am all for exploitation cinema. I like Akshay and Kareena, even loved Tashan. Dare I admit, I also dug parts of Chandni Chowk to China. And, I ... 
Mixed recipe lacks punchThe first frame of Gnabagangal, in which lyricist Pa. Vijay makes his debut as an actor, unfolds with his voice informing the audience that it is the love saga of his good friend, poet Kadhiravan. But the way the narration ... ONE MINUTE REVIEW 
Transformers 2: Revenge of the FallenStoryline: Sam Witwicky… run, chase, run, cars turn to machines… has the code to… slam, bam, run, chase, explosion… save Optimus Prime and the planet, no wait, the whole solar system… boom, crash, ...
A charmed life Deepika Padukone knows the fine art of balancing life, on and off screen Chocolate boy chases Luck Will Imran Khan repeat the success of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in his forthcoming flick, Luck, asks harshikaa udasi Long route to success Akshaye Khanna on Shortkut that releases today The star and the script Screenplay writing is an art you learn by watching films, good and bad, says actor-director Ramesh Aravind
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SERIALSThe weekly programme presents a review of the film ‘Nadodigal’, released recently. Joining anchor Suhasini Maniratnam in the discussion will be director Samudirakani and hero Sasikumar. Idhayam Thotta Kadhaigal ... 
MOVIESGo behind the scenes to watch the making of the highly anticipated ‘Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.’ In this instalment, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year — to face a growing danger that may ... 
SERIESIn ‘I Wanna Rock and Roll all Knight,’ Knight Industries tracks a criminal couple and discovers that the felons have ties to the national congressional race.Lipstick Jungle (STAR World, Saturday, 10 ...
LOVE/HATE 
Why I like... Slumdog MillionaireI loved the script and the screenplay of this film. And, the fact that in a game meant to test the intellect, a boy wins based on his experiences in life. This was why the film struck a chord in everyone despite featuring new faces in the lead. I ... Cine quiz 1. The legendary Indian sportsperson who acted in the Marathi Film Savli Premachi turns 60 today. Name him/her. MUMBAI EXPRESS 
Who is the better dancer?Arshad Warsi spent a lot of time in discos before he became a star. But onscreen, he had not dusted his dancing shoes for a long time. Now he is finally dancing with Akshaye Khanna to a song, ‘Patli gali’ choreographed by ... 
My first break - ShammuI started dancing from the age of 3. I learnt Bharatanatyam, ballet, salsa, belly and other forms of dancing. I have also worked in a couple of advertisement films. Director K. S. Ravi Kumar was looking for a Tamil speaking girl in the U.S. He ... 
Grill millYou were considered a poor man’s hero. Now there seems to be a break in your career… BLAST FROM THE PAST Motor Sundaram Pillai 1966 Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Manimala, Jayalalitha, Ravichandran, Major Sundararajan, T. S. Muthaiah, Pandari Bai, Nagesh and Sundari Bai ITSY-BITSY 
Getting professionalThe new breed of actors is becoming more professional in their outlook. Take, for instance, Anjali, fresh from the modelling world, who has signed up with Walto, a professional talent management agency. The result? She is in talks with director ... HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD 
Auditions, her new fearOscar winner Penelope Cruz used to be petrified of giving speeches and red carpet interviews — but now she has a new fear of auditions too. Sexy Pene admits the scariest moment of her career was singing and dancing for her role in the ... 
Johnny and Tim talk in tonguesHollywood hotshot Johnny Depp has such a close working relationship with director Tim Burton that they have come up with their own language. The pair have worked together so often on hit movies such as Sweeney Tood, Charlie and the ... 
Sienna bursts her beauty bubbleBeing held up as an icon of beauty terrifies Sienna Miller because she can’t stand the pressure of having to look good all the time. Sienna puts her looks down to good make-up and lighting and is actually very insecure about her appearance. ... 
Super Routh misses second flightSuperman star Brandon Routh fears he may never pull on his tights and cape again. The movie hunk has been waiting for movie bosses to green-light a sequel to Superman Returns but after three years of wait it looks like the end ... 
Love off limits for LaurenFormer Hills beauty Lauren Conrad believes her luck in love lies with her determination to keep her man away from the limelight. The 23-year-old star has quit hit show The Hills to be an author and fashionista and she’s also head-over-heels ... |
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