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July 31, 2003



Adoor flays Jha over Devgan award
Gopalakrishnan believes it was 'improper and immoral' for Prakash Jha to head the National Films Awards jury because the best actor award was given to Ajay Devgan, who is acting in Jha's Gangaajal.

Inme bahut masala hai: Yash Chopra
Filmmaker Yash Chopra will use the late Madan Mohan's music for his new Shah Rukh Khan film.

'I am changing now'
Govinda turns a new leaf with the music release of his latest film, Raja Bhaiya.

This is for Johnny Walker
Boarding school kids have their own ways of connecting with home -- Johnny Walker was mine, says Archana Masih.



July 30, 2003



Stories were written with him in mind: Johnny Lever
Bollywood pays tribute to star comedian Johnny Walker

Sanjay Dutt's musical return
Fardeen Khan turns cautious, and other Bollywood news



July 29, 2003



Marne ke pehle hisaab kar do: Johnny Walker
The legendary comedian remained a honest man till the end, says Yusuf Lakdawala.

'He will always be with us'
Veteran comedian Johnny Walker's funeral took place at Mumbai's Mahim dargah.

Johnny Walker passes away
The comedian, whose real name was Badruddin Kazi, was born in Indore in 1925 and worked as a bus conductor before entering the movie industry.



July 28, 2003



'I almost gave up hope'
Vivek Oberoi talks about his accident

Vivek Oberoi discharged from Hinduja hospital
From the hospital, Vivek went to his Juhu residence, the sources said. He was accompanied by his father, actor Suresh Oberoi and other family members.

Shammi Kapoor 'critical'
The actor, who is undergoing treatment in a Mumbai hospital, has developed renal problems.

Usha Uthup reunites with Karadi Tales
Indian concepts like monsoon and cricket attracted her to Karadi Rhymes



July 26, 2003



Jaago: Raveena's wake-up call
Raveena Tandon's new film Jaago is based on a real-life incident.



July 25, 2003



Shammi Kapoor admitted to ICU
The yesteryear star was suffering from serious lung congestion.

Indian designers reach Neverland
Bangalore's Jameela Malhotra and Seema Sharief collaborate with Oscar-nominated designer Alexandra Byrne for Marc Foster's Neverland.

Aftab's double role
Kareena Kapoor attracts the best roles.



July 24, 2003



28 Days Later gets a new ending
The hit film will have a darker 'what if' end from the 29th day of its release

Kareena wants more!
Priyadarsan's Hungama lies low.

Traditional music should be kept alive: Yesudas
'Technology cannot breath life into a rendition,' says the legendary singer at the launch of his music institute in Thiruvananthapuram.



July 23, 2003



Will Darna Mana Hai work?
Darna Mana Hai is neither a horror nor a supernatural thriller. Is the audience ready for a new brand of filmmaking?

'Black Friday will be a honest, hard hitting film'
Writer-director Anurag Kashyap returns with a bang; aims to make film on the Mumbai bomb blasts.

Robin Khosla makes a bilingual Taj Mahal
The director hopes his film on Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal's love story will cater to a larger audience

Cinemaya Film Fest opens to heartening response
Over 75 films from 30 countries will be screened during the festival, showcasing the best Asian cinema from Japan to Turkey, says founder Aruna Vasudev

Telugu actor Mohan Babu accused of slapping actress
The Telugu actor and former MP allegedly slapped actress Shilpa Shivanand during the shooting of a film in Hyderabad.



July 22, 2003



Fardeen-Celina's musical outing
Stars, paparazzi, drama -- the music release party of Feroz Khan's Janasheen had it all.

Salman's Lord Ram act on hold
The big budget film, to be on the lines of Gladiator and LOTR, will go on the floors in 2005.

Chokher Bali goes to Locarno
Bend It Like Beckham gets a full national release in the US and more news.

Vivek making good progress: Hinduja doctors
The actor on Monday night developed lung complications following a surgery on his fractured leg.



July 21, 2003



'The India Fashion Week official was rude'
Yet, the event's security guards admit they are thoroughly enjoying their eight-hour shift at the fashion extravaganza.

Bradford refuses to let Karishma come alive
The American author has challenged the Calcutta HC order allowing the serial to go on air from Monday evening.

Vivek Oberoi to undergo physiotherapy
'Vivek is improving steadily. His plaster has been taken off and his pain has decreased,' Dr Sanjay Agarwala, who operated on the actor's leg, said.

A baby boy for Juhi
Juhi Chawla delivered her second child at a hospital in London.



July 20, 2003



Liz to wear sari for wedding
A friend close to the actress said: 'Arun made it clear that Liz would have to marry him in Mumbai to keep his family happy before any marriage in England.'



July 19, 2003



Neha Dhupia on Ritu Kumar
Actress Neha Dhupia was seen at the India Fashion Week, lending support to designer Ritu Kumar.

'Acting intrigues me'
Kajol's kid sister, Tanisha on the making of her debut film, Sshhh.

Anu Malik injured in accident
Digital cinema to revolutionise Indian cinema

First look at Mani Ratnam's untitled film
A still of Vivek Oberoi and Ajay Devgan riding a bike while shooting in Kolkata.



July 18, 2003



'I believe in Black as much as Bajirao Mastani'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his ambitious plans with Amitabh, Kareena, Rani and Salman.

Rakth will be better than Bhoot, says Mallya
His film Rakth stars Sanjay Dutt and Bipasha Basu

Vivek in ICU, but doing fine: Doctor
There is no serious concern regarding his health," Dr Sanjay Agarwala told reporters at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai

Akbar Khan's big day
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai breaks record

Mani Ratnam back in action
He was hospitalised on Wednesday after fainting on the sets of his film when a stunt scene went horribly wrong.



July 17, 2003



Vivek's injury may take three months to heal
Dr Sanjay Agarwala said Vivek's family opted for surgery as it would ensure better alignment of the broken bone.

Mango Souffle wins Spanish award
Director Mahesh Dattani's debut was declared Best Film at the Barcelona film festival.

Surgery on Vivek Oberoi today
The actor has been brought to Mumbai from Kolkata, where he was injured while shooting for a Mani Ratnam film.

Where is Amisha Patel?
Plus, Victor Banerjee eyes London's West End

Mani Ratnam released from hospital
The eminent director was admitted to Kolkata's B M Birla Heart Research Centre on Wednesday evening after he development chest pain following an accident to Vivek Oberoi.



July 16, 2003



Vivek Oberoi breaks leg during shoot
The accident took place on the Vidyasagar Bridge over the Hoogly River.

Monsoon magic
Why rains are so important in Bollywood.

Amitabh refuses to work with Kareena
Kishore Kumar's son, Sumit debuts in Bollywood

'She went very peacefully'
Raj Chitnis remembers his mother Leela Chitnis, the legendary actress who died in the US on Sunday.

Verdict on Karishma case to be out tomorrow
The Karisma Kapoor starrer television serial has a copyright infringement suit filed against it.



July 15, 2003



It's do or die for Hrithik?
Vijay Mallya collaborates with Suniel Shetty and Co for Rakth and other Bollywood news

What makes SRK the richest man in the world?
"God has given me so much. Every day, I have to find ways of thanking him", says Shah Rukh Khan.

Who is Bollywood's hottest?
Rate these gorgeous actresses?



July 14, 2003



Ash to play Choti Malkin
Aishwarya Rai has been finalised to play the modern version of Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.

Will Ash make a good Meena Kumari?
Tell us what you think. The Rediff Movies Message Board.

Amitabh back on KBC?
Amitabh Bachchan may soon be back as the anchor of the mega gameshow Kaun Banega Crorepati



July 12, 2003



Salman Khan: 'Don't get carried away'
Salman Khan on Tere Naam

'Bhishm was the best'
Filmmaker Govind Nihalani pays tribute to novelist Bhishm Sahni.

'Bhishm was brilliant'
Saeed Mirza pays tribute to Bhishm Sahni.

Why love lured Mahima
Amitabh Bachchan has an unusual contract with Farhan Akhtar and other Bollywood news.



July 11, 2003



What is Aamir's next goal?
Amrita Arora performs an item number in Rohit Shetty's Zameen and other Bollywood news

Bhishm Sahni passes away
The author of Tamas died of a heart failure. He was 84.

Ram Gopal Varma sued for 'mental torture'
A Rajkot resident has charged the makers and cast of Bhoot with mental torture.

Milind Soman is not a label
Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula twirls around the attraction game.

'No sex, no vulgarity, no double meaning'
Vikraman's Priyamana Thozhi, starring Madhavan, promises to be a clean entertainer. But will it be a hit?

Shilpa Shetty's driver arrested
Dilip Rajaram Palsekar was arrested in Mumbai by a Surat police team.

Should sexy videos be banned?
Have your say! The Rediff Movies Message Board



July 10, 2003



Mallika: Two hot to handle!
Mehul Kumar's next film is based on a real life incident, and other Bollywood news.

No more Kaliyon ka chaman?
The Indian music industry has sought help from Prime Minister Vajpayee to eradicate the fast-growing remix culture, which it calls musical terrorism.

No more Kaliyon ka chaman?
The Indian music industry has sought help from Prime Minister Vajpayee to eradicate the fast-growing remix culture, which it calls musical terrorism.

Bhishm Sahni, author of Tamas, critical
He was admitted to Delhi's Escorts Heart Institute following a heart attack

Will Hollywood notice Naseer?
Naseeruddin Shah remains a lively presence in his first mainstream Hollywood film, The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen.



July 9, 2003



What is Shah Rukh upto?
Preity Zinta goes glamorous in Karan Johar's Kal Ho Na Ho and other Bollywood news.

Hrithik-Kareena still have a fan following abroad
Sooraj R Barjatya's Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon is expected to end its international run with a decent $2 million gross.



July 08, 2003



Under Siege
Behind the scenes of Qayamat

Mickey, Donald make way for Indian toons
India is set to bring out better versions of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Tom and Jerry and other cartoon characters that were so far developed by US and European companies.

Where will the Goa film fest venue be?
Will it be along the coastal area in south Goa, or in Panaji?



July 07, 2003



'I am still so lost in the film industry'
Aashish Chowdhry, who debuts in Harry Baweja's Qayamat, says he is not in Bollywood merely to sign autographs.



July 05, 2003



Chalte Chalte, MPDKH among Top 15
Desi films do well abroad.

Saaya's not Dragonfly or Ghost'
Anurag Basu claims his film Saaya is not a remake of any Hollywood film.

Padma Lakshmi, Salman Rushdie shake a leg
Refuting rumours of a separation, the couple insist they are 'in love.'



July 04, 2003



Tabu is my Sunny Deol
Action film director Guddu Dhanoa wants to make a mark with horror film Hawa.

Karishma serial stayed again
The airing of Karisma Kapoor's serial on Sahara TV has been stayed once more by the Kolkata court.



July 03, 2003



MPKDH cut by a reel
Sooraj Barjatya feels the film is too long.

Anurag Kashyap: We haven't started shooting AK yet
Anurag Kashyap says he is in Chennai writing the Hindi version of Mani Ratnam's bilingual three-hero film



July 02, 2003



Vidhu to debut in Hollywood with Move 5
The makers of Training Day have tied up with filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his next film, Move 5

Cricketer Steve Waugh's film debut
Australian cricketer Steve Waugh is planning a film on Udayan, the children's home he sponsors.



July 01, 2003



MPKDH strikes gold in US
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, which earned $672,000 at the box office, is the 16th highest grossing film in the US.

Angels set a record in India!
Charlie's Angels releases in India a week after its US release.



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