The hype and low about Bachchan's birthday

He is a living legend. Son of poet Harivanshrai Bachchan and the sophisticated Teji Bachchan, Amitabh never imagined that acting, what he considered as his hobby, would one day be his tryst with fame and immortality.

With his 60th birthday, considered to be a very significant milestone in an individual's life according to Hindu philosophy, just a few days away, the Bachchan family has upswing preparations to honour the man of the house and the deity of millions. Read on...

Bela Sehgal turns director

Bela Segal, an editor par excellence and sister of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has set her sights on the big screen.

Besides editing her brother's films, including his latest work Devdas, Bela has also directed two videos for Adnan Sami's new album Tera Chehra. Incidentally, brother Sanjay Leela Bhansali is completely bowled by Bela's videos. I have transferred the two songs on video and given it to him and believe me, he keeps playing them throughout the day," reveals Sehgal Read on...

Catch the Hathyar preview

The trial of actress Winona Ryder on charges of shoplifting $4,800 worth of goods from a department store, expected to start today, was delayed until next week because of scheduling conflicts involving the judge and defense lawyers in the case.

The two-time Oscar nominee was not in court and remains free on bond. Beverly Hills, California, Superior Court Judge Eldon Fox ordered her attorney to bring her to court on Oct. 15 for jury selection. Read on...

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