In a television interview IIFA brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan was stumped when the interviewer asked him the reason for King Khan Shahrukh's absence from the awards ceremony in spite of the itinerary being out a long time ago. Bachchan in his typical diplomatic style gave an evasive answer but his body language clearly suggested that the differences between Big B and Badshah Khan have reached a standstill. The other news from Dubai is that …

Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of the International Indian Film Academy yesterday launched the IIFA commemorative book - 'Lights, Camera, Masala!' at the plush Dubai five star hotel Grand Hyatt, during the ongoing IIFA Weekend The book LIGHTS CAMERA MASALA is an insider's look at the glitz, grit and grandeur of Hindi Cinema , the world's largest film industry. It is a celebration of contemporary Hindi cinema , popularly known as Bollywood. …

The seventh International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend in Dubai kicked off in inimitable style today, heralding a star-studded four day spectacular that promises to dazzle the UAE with its glamorous fashion, spectacular IIFA Awards presentation ceremony and popular cinema unfolding at multiple venues around Dubai. The IIFA Weekend was officially opened at the hip-n-happening Grand Hyatt this morning at a press conference featuring Indian superstar …

The speculation over whether Aishwarya Rai will or will not be a part of IIFA Awards this year in Dubai was cleared when Rai agreed to be present during the premiere of her film 'Provoked'. Although she is busy shooting for Mani Ratnam's 'Guru' in Chennai, she will catch a morning flight to Dubai and will be back the same night. According to her secretary Hari Singh, Ash would want to be present during the premiere because she couldn't attend …

Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has requested celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, Virendra Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar to desist from endorsing Soft Drinks. According to him even if the soft drinks are devoid of the deadly pesticides, the harmful effect is not minimized. He told a gathering of health experts in Kolkata on Friday that actors should stay away from endorsing soft drinks since aerated drinks were …

The last minute 'boycott' imposed by Shahrukh Khan camp on this year's IIFA Awards in Dubai from June 14 ' 17. As was reported earlier Shahrukh's growing 'differences' with Bachchans is the primary reason for this decision. Wizcraft, the event management firm managing IIFA in a desperate effort yesterday made a request to 'Jaaneman' Producer Sajid Nadiadwala to let the star cast of Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta perform at the awards. …

His 'Mangal Pandey - The Rising' may have turned out to be a disappointment, as far as its music sales are concerned but his 'Rang De Basanti' has more than compensated with consistent sales over the months inspite of a slow beginning. Now his next BIG release is the musical score of 'PROVOKED', an international film by Jag Mundhra starring Aishwarya Rai in a central role. On catching a sneak peak of the film's music, one just can't help but salute …

Putting the failure of 'Mistress Of Spices' behind, Aishwarya Rai is now gearing up for the release of her next international film 'PROVOKED'. Directed by Jag Mundhra, it is based on a true story. Here we present a short synopsis of the film that candidly tells an absorbing story in few words: Her suffering was unimaginable... Abused and beaten. Her freedom came at a price.... Her solution. Unthinkable... Locked up by fear... Freed by imprisonment.. …

Finally after lot of search and many stars leaving his movie, Mani Ratnam has found his second lead actor for 'Guru'. Now Madhavan will be starring opposite Vidya Balan. Madhavan has worked with Ratnam in a couple of Tamil films and was only too happy to say yes for the role. The film also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. It is being shot in Turkey currently. Madhavan is also signed by Sanjay Gupta for another Hindi film.

After 'Saransh', if there is one movie that Anupam Kher is most proud about, it is 'Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara'. Hence the reason why he has special fondness reserved for the film's director Jahnu Barua. This was quite apparent on watching the film 'Mistress Of Spices'. Though Anupam Kher stars in the film as a 60 plus grand dad who confides about his family issues with the 'mistress' Aishwarya Rai, one may ask "what's the Jahnu Barua connection?" …