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May 31, 2004



Shahid's remote control!
Kareena Kapoor on Shahid Kapur.



May 28, 2004



The Bollywood renaissance
The saga of Hindi films remains, as ever, endlessly fascinating, say the authors of Indian Cinema: The Bollywood Saga.



May 27, 2004



Akshay: It's payback time!
Akshay Kumar couldn't be happier, with a career going great guns, and furthering the cause of martial arts with his television programme, Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar.

Know more about Hindi cinema
Introducing colour was a very long and tedious journey, says Indian Cinema: The Bollywood Saga -- a joint writing effort by Dinesh Raheja and Jitendra Kothari.

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May 25, 2004



How do you recreate Agra in Thailand?
New Delhi-based costume designer Rangarsons is the name behind Hollywood props.



May 24, 2004



British Asians find voice on BBC Asia
With a budget of above $1.8 million, Silver Street will go on air on May 24.



May 22, 2004



Salman Khan beams with pride!
A first look at Salman Khan-Shilpa Shetty starrer Garv-Pride and Honour.

At the IIFA with Mahima and Shekhar
Buzz from Singapore.



May 21, 2004



What is Shah Rukh upto these days?
As Airtel's brand ambassador, the actor launched India's first non-voice customer care service for the hearing impaired, namely the Confidence Plan.

Yuva reaches Singapore!
Singapore got a taste of Bollywood at the premiere of Mani Ratnam's Yuva at the fifth International Indian Film Academy.



May 20, 2004



Vivek Oberoi: Acting the Mani Ratnam way!
'There are two ways to act -- one way is the regular way to act and one is Mani Ratnam's way,' says Vivek Oberoi.

'Vivek and I have given our hearts to our roles'
Siddharth hopes that he has done justice to the character of Arjun Balakrishnan, the character he plays in Mani Ratnam's Aayitha Ezhuthu.

Sreekar Prasad on editing a bilingual
Six time National Award-winning editor on Mani Ratnam's bilingual.

Will Lakshya beat Main Hoon Na?
Will Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya topple Main Hoon Na from its highest grosser position this year at the US box office?

The magic of love!
Uff Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai..! starring Sammir and Pooja releases nationwide on May 21.

IIFA: Big B hits Lion City!
The fifth Singapore International Indian Film Academy Weekend kicks off in Singapore.



May 19, 2004



Ajay Devgan: I love my role in Yuva
The actor plays an intellectual rebel in Mani Ratnam's film.

Sabu Cyril created cities for Mani Ratnam
Sabu Cyril on what made Mani Ratnam's films a 'challenging' experience.

Why Surya wants to watch Ajay Devgan in Yuva
Aayitha Ezhuthu a 'dream come true' for actor Surya.

Shrek: Thought-provoking entertainment!
All the lowdown on the new Shrek film.

Living in animation!
Vanitha Rangaraju-Ramanan studied to become an architect. She found her way into the Shrek movies as lighting technical director. And she is still trying to complete her masters in architecture.



May 18, 2004



'Yuva has shaped up brilliantly'
Anurag Kashyap, who wrote Yuva's dialogue, says he has plumbed creative depths he did not know he possessed. The man responsible for it: Mani Ratnam.

The apple of Paltrow's eye!
Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Chris Martin became proud parents of a baby girl on May 14.

You're Under My Skin, Avril tells fans
Avril Lavigne is killing two birds with one stone -- she is reaching out to her fans even as she publicises her new album.

Johnny Depp's Disney connection
Pirates Of The Caribbean, which is based on a Disneyland ride, has inspired other filmmakers to walk a similar plank.

One more season with Raymond!
Everybody Loves Raymond will return to complete its ninth and final season.



May 17, 2004



Why Ravi K Chandran prefers Yuva over Aayitha Ezhuthu
"Everything about Kolkata is so beautiful that the Hindi version is visually more appealing," says cinematographer Ravi K Chandran

Shrek goes places!
Shrek 2 is a hot contender for the prestigious Palme d'or award at Cannes.

Thurman-Tarantino make a killing at Cannes!
Kill Bill Volume 2 enjoyed an out-of-competition screening at the 57th Cannes Film Festival.

Sanjay, Shilpa strike a perfect ten!
The launch of Nitin Manmohan's Dus was a star-studded affair.



May 15, 2004



The man behind Troy
Many old-time admirers of Wolfgang Petersen believe he has steadily sold to Hollywood's glitz. But the director insists his latest film is as much anti-war as Das Boot.



May 14, 2004



It's shakalaka time in the US
The hit song from Broadway's 'Bombay Dreams' was aired on ABC's Good Morning America show



May 13, 2004



Bombay Dreams has a dream run in US!
Bombay Dreams grossed $766,721 (out of a $1 million potential) and entered the chart at No 7.



May 8, 2004



Kareena's on a roll!
Big films! Big banners! Kareena Kapoor's thinking big!

The reinvention of Dia Mirza
actress said she does not allow personal problems to interfere with her career.



May 7, 2004



Rediff recommends
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Affleck wants movie scripts not politics
If he does run for Congress, he may not have a problem with women's votes!



May 6, 2004



Akshay, Amisha farewell charade
On the sets of their film, 'Mere Jeevan Saathi'

Tom Cruise gets no for an answer!
The actor was refused permission to shoot in Germany's parliament for Mission: Impossible 3.

Will Smith sings for Eva Mendes!
What's hot and what's not in Hollywood!



May 5, 2004



Main Hoon Na: House full in US, UK!
MNH is yet another Shah Rukh film since Dil Se.. to open among the top 10 in England.

Akki-Suniel-Paresh can't get enough of Hera Pheri!
The trio will star in Phir Hera Pheri -- a sequel to the hit comedy.

A Kapoor-Kapur face-off!
Anil Kapoor and Shahid Kapur star in Ahmed Khan's Deewane Huye Paagal.

What's eating Amisha Patel?
The actress blames the media for making her personal life a public affair.

Subhash Ghai invited to Cannes!
The showman will participate in a special round table conference and promote his new film Kisna at the 57th Cannes Film Festival.

Dev: Of communalism and humanity
Govind Nihalani's latest film is ready for release.

Undoubtedly together!
Gwen Stefani, lead singer of No Doubt, has reassured fans that her band is not splitting up.

Meet Johnny Depp's screen dad
Keith Richards may join the cast in Pirates' sequel.

Frasier may not end after all
The popular sitcom may get a new lease of life.



May 4, 2004



'This is not a Shah Rukh Khan kind of role'
Karisma Kapoor takes on a negative role in her next film, Mere Jeevan Saathi.

Run Abhishek run!
A first look at Abhishek Bachchan's forthcoming film.

Brad Pitt: Looking forward to retirement?
The Hollywood heartthrob wants to make way for younger aspiring actors.

Brad Pitt makes MTV debut!
The 40 year-old star of Troy appears on the TRL show.



May 3, 2004



A Redgrave special at Merchant-Ivory
Vanessa Redgrave will feature in Ismail Merchant's White Countess along with daughter Natasha and sister Lynn.

A shabd for Ash and Sanju
The duo will star in Pritish Nandy Communication's forthcoming film, Shabd.



May 1, 2004



Mixed reviews for Bombay Dreams
While some reviewers trashed the musical, others found it entertaining.

'I will stay as long as people want me'
A closer look at the Iran-born beauty from Norway, Nigar Khan.



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