Nana Patekar to direct for Ram Gopal Varma

The talented Nana Patekar is all set to wield the megaphone for Ramgopal Varma's home production. Speaking to the press Nana admitted that the film will be announced once the formalities are completed. It will be a thriller without any songs. The film will explore a cop's relationship with a mentally challenged man. Read more...

Big B plays doc in Armaan

On the sets of Honey Irani's debut film, Armaan, Amitabh Bachchan is in good spirits. He is joking around, smiling at everybody and is in a good mood. And so the few members of the press feel naturally blessed, when the Big B smilingly says, 'Pehle press puja, phir pet puja,' when his Man Friday tells him to have his food when the unit breaks for lunch.Read more...

Nick Nolte Enters Rehab Clinic

Actor Nick Nolte checked himself into a substance abuse treatment center earlier this month, three days after he was arrested, dazed and drooling, on suspicion of drunken driving, his publicist said Monday.

The 61-year-old performer "voluntarily entered" Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., on Sept. 14 to "receive advice and counseling that he feels he needs at this time," spokesman Paul Bloch said. Read more...

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