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MY APPROACH TO A ROLE AS AN ACTOR HAS UNDERGONE A DRAMATIC CHANGE IN TERMS OF PERCEPTION NOW THAT I AM ALSO A DIRECTOR ON MY OWN RIGHT- Saurabh Shukla

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Saurabh Shukla

SAURABH SHUKLA tells JYOTHI VENKATESH that If he had said no to Danny Boyle when he offered him the role because he had felt that it was a small role, he would not have got his US visa for ten years, after he acted in Slumdog Millionaire.


A R Rahman-s Journey Home

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A R Rahman

India’s most celebrated music director, Oscar and Grammy Award winner A R Rahman, has planned a music tour to salute Bollywood and Indian music. He has reportedly teamed up with producer Deepak Gattani and creative director Amy Tinkham, who is famous for creating live musical concerts for Britney Spears, Back Street Boys and Mariah Carey.


Kids of -Thanks Maa- Benefit

By Anil A Kanojia
Thanks maa

The lives of the slum kids involved in the hit movie, Slumdog Millionaire, found their lives changed overnight, when the makers of the film took responsibility for their education and shelter. Following their example is the Indian production house, Quantum Films Ltd. Even before the release of their film, Thanks Maa, the production house has decided to bear all educational expenses of the slum children, who acted in the film.


A.R. Rahman sweeps the Grammy Awards

By R. Richard Mahesh

Feb 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Mozart of Madras A.R. Rahman has brought home yet another honor by winning not one but two Grammy Awards for his hit track ‘Jai Ho’ from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Rahman won the awards under two categories- best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture and best motion picture song.


Anil Kapoor outstages his -24-co-stars- gets rave reviews

By Subhash K Jha
Anil Kapoor

The American press has gone ga-ga over Anil Kapoor. Writes the Los Angeles Times, “The most promising (actor) this season is Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor), president of the Islamic Republic of Kamistan, who is negotiating a peace treaty with U.S. President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones). He’s regal and decent.”


Twin victory for Fox Star Studios India with Avatar

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Avatar crosses collection of Rs. 95 crores to become the biggest ever Hollywood film in India. Wins two awards at the Golden Globes, propelling prospects of a clean sweep at the forthcoming Oscars


Dev and Freida serious about each other?

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Dev Patel and Freida Pinto

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, who worked together in Slumdog Millionaire, were reportedly dating. The rumours were confirmed by Dev’s mother but they are now getting more and more official. Dev tagged along when Freida visited her parents in Mumbai for Christmas.


Anil Kapoor’s Contract for American Series Extended from 10 to 16 Episodes…Leaves for NY Premiere of Television Series on Jan 12

By Subhash K Jha
Anil Kapoor

As he turned 50 on Thursday, Anil Kapoor has much reason to be happy and proud, the most immediate being the fact that his American television series 24 premieres in New York on January 14.


Rahman assembles international faculty at his Music Conservatory

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Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) has assembled international faculty at his world famous KM Music Conservatory.


Is Gowtham trying to lure foreign producers?

By R. Richard Mahesh
Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya

Maybe, Gowtham Menon has succeeded launching his ‘VTV’ audio in London. But now the biggest question is -Did Gowtham urge A.R. Rahman to promote him amongst UK Film Industry?


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