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RDB perform at UK Asian Music Awards

2010-03-17T11:59:26

RDB rocked the stage last week with a special performance at the UK Asian Music Awards.

The annual award ceremony took place on March 11th at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The event was a star studded affair with appearances from Jay Sean, Malkit Singh and Sugababes.

Indian soap deals with issues of female feticide

2010-03-16T16:58:34

It's been nearly a month and Megha Malik has only just taken a day off from shooting for the popular Colors TV show, Na Aana Is Des Laado.

Most people will recognise Megna as the over zealous lady of the house, Amma in the programme which deals with the controversial issues of female feticide and infanticide.

Academics gather at Bollywood and Beyond conference

2010-03-15T10:37:38

Leading academics of Hindi cinema gathered to speak at the cinema studies conference Bollywood and Beyond, at University of Westminster’s recently launched India Media Centre.

The nine experts from leading institutions in the UK and India presented on a range of Bollywood topics, to an audience of cinema fans and film students attending from as far afield as New York.

Akshay Kumar returns in Housefull

2010-03-15T10:20:29

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is all set to rock the Box Office this year with the much anticipated release of his first film of 2010, romantic comedy Housefull.

Co-produced by Eros International, Housefull was filmed on location in UK, Italy, Hong Kong and India.

Shyam Benegal celebrated at film festival

2010-03-10T10:50:55

One of India’s leading filmmakers, Shyam Benegal, is in the UK for a series of events exploring his vast career and celebrating his achievements in Indian cinema.

As part of the Tongues on Fire 12th Asian Film Festival, the director is attending a range of functions across London, including a BAFTA interview, a director’s workshop at the University of Westminster, and a talk on women in films at the Nehru Centre.

From tea-boy to Bollywood star - Abhishek Bachchan on his climb to fame

2010-03-08T10:55:42

In a 36 hour visit to the UK, Abhishek Bachchan gave London audiences an insight into his life and work at the 12th London Asian Film Festival.

The actor opened the ten day series of events with a BAFTA interview and gala dinner on Friday, wrapping his jam-packed visit with an Actor’s Masterclass at a West End cinema on Saturday, before flying home.

Akshay Kumar kickstarts shoot for Tees Maar Khan

2010-03-03T12:26:24

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Bollywood’s most lovable director, Farah Khan have just kick-started their already-hyped new venture Tees Maar Khan at Mumbai's Film City.

Akshay is currently shooting his introductory shot in the film - a major action comedy scene on a huge jumbo jet constructed by set director, Sabu Cyril.

Hrithik Roshan on the colours of love

2010-03-03T13:55:43

On the occasion of Holi, Hrithik Roshan speaks up on his colourful life and his upcoming movie Kites, which stars Brazilian actress Barbara Mori and the beautiful Kangana Ranaut in a never-seen-before role.

Abhay Deol raring to go with Road, Movie

2010-03-01T11:09:54

One of the big winners at the weekend Filmfare awards was Abhay Deol starrer Dev D, which bagged a handful of statuettes.

Now the poster boy of offbeat Hindi cinema is back with his new release, Indo-American production Road, Movie.

12th London Asian Film Festival attracts Bollywood stars

2010-03-08T10:54:47

Bollywood fans in the UK will get the chance to interact with some of the biggest names in the Hindi film industry at the Tongues on Fire 12th London Asian Film Festival (5-14 March 2010).

Leading Bollywood figures are scheduled to attend including Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Jaya Bachchan, Soha Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore.

Search is on for the next Rishi Rich Project band members

2010-02-24T14:21:32

Music producer Rishi Rich has launched the search for the next Rishi Rich Project group members.

After successfully putting together Juggy D and Jay Sean as part of the original chart topping Rishi Rich Project, he is now looking for the stars of the future.

Official Asian download chart announced

2010-02-22T11:34:29

The BBC Asian Network has announced that it will broadcast the world’s first official Asian download chart.

Presented by Bobby Friction, the three hour extended show is set to launch on Saturday 27 March from 3pm – 6pm.

Anurag Basu rubbishes rumours that Rajkumar Hirani is to edit Kites

2010-02-22T13:01:31

Director Anurag Basu has rubbished reports that producer Rakesh Roshan wanted 3 Idiots helmer Rajkumar Hirani to edit his film Kites.

The reports claimed that Roshan wanted Hirani to take over the editing of the much awaited Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Morri starrer, but was turned down.

Jaya Bachchan to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

2010-02-20T09:00:29

Bollywood legend Jaya Bachchan will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in a special ceremony in London next month.

The award is for her outstanding contribution to cinema spanning over three decades, which will be presented by Tongues on Fire film festival in a gala dinner at Sheraton Hotel in Piccadilly, hosted by British television and film actor Rizwan Ahmed.

B4U announce its Spring Festival

2010-02-20T09:01:36

B4U Movies has announced its Spring Festival - a month of exclusive programming throughout March.

As part of the Festival, B4U movies will show the latest Bollywood hit films - fresh out of the cinema - straight to your screens.