Tag Archives: Oscars
No more films after ‘My Name Is Khan’: ‘Slumdog’ kid
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) After playing the ‘middle’ Jamal in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, Tanay Cheda is set to star in ‘My Name Is Khan’ in which his grownup version will be essayed by no less than Shah Rukh Khan. But the … Continue reading
Jai Ho did not deserve an Oscar: legendary singer
Legendary Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh said that it was beyond his reasoning as to why the Jai Ho song in Slumdog Millionaire won two Oscars. The singer voiced his opinion during the launch of his album Inteha. He added that … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire set to hit Chinese theatres
Islamabad, Mar 18 (ANI): After taking the British and US audiences by storm, Oscar-winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is all set to hit the Chinese theatre. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film has secured a coveted slot as one of 20 … Continue reading
Freida Pinto ‘regularly pinches herself to believe her rise to stardom’
London, March 8 (ANI): Freida Pinto is yet to believe she has landed the Hollywood jackpot after starring in Danny Boyle’s mega hit ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. The 24-year-old, who hails from the city of Mumbai, revealed she kept pinching herself to … Continue reading
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ firm given only 60pc chance to survive recession
London, March 7 (ANI): The company that financed low-budgeted but millions grossing film Slumdog Millionaire may fall victim to recession which could jeopardise similar films in future, according to a senior member of the business. As per Sue Bruce-Smith, Film4′s … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire’s young stars return to slum lives
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Even with its huge success, the movie Slumdog Millionaire has not been able to make a difference in the lives of its stars, who were seen back at the same place they were before – the … Continue reading
Grand welcome for Resul Pookutty in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 6 (ANI): Resul Pookutty, the triumphant Oscar winner returned home to a rousing welcome in Kerala on Friday. The State Government accorded him a grand welcome at a function held here. Pookutty, who hails from Kerala’s Kollam district … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire crosses $200m mark at global box office
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Oscar-winning movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has crossed the 200 million dollar mark at the international box office. According to early weekend estimates, Danny Boyle’s flick came second at the global box office in the wake of its … Continue reading
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ jumps from No. 3 to No. 1 at UK box office post Oscars
London, March 4 (ANI): ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has jumped from number three to the number one spot at the UK box office on the back of its eight-awards success at the Oscars last month. Animated feature Bolt, which was the chart-topper … Continue reading
Sienna Miller trying to mend ‘dented’ image
London, Mar 3 (ANI): It seems Sienna Miller is trying to mend the damage her affair with married actor Balthazar Getty has done to her Hollywood career. The 27-year-old actress attended several charity bashes over the recent Oscars weekend, including … Continue reading
Freida Pinto takes to catwalk at Dolce and Gabbana fashion show
London, Mar 03 (ANI): Hollywood actress Freida Pinto, who was an unknown face before her film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ became a huge hit, recently took to the catwalk at renowned designer Dolce and Gabbana’s fashion show in Italy. Petite Freida looked … Continue reading
Comedian Joan Rivers wants Hugh Jackman to host Oscars again
Melbourne, March 02 (ANI): Although Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman received both criticism and accolades for hosting the Oscar event, American comedian Joan Rivers cannot stop praising him, and thinks that he is the apt choice for hosting the Oscars again. … Continue reading
Aniston, Klum’s bad ‘hair-day’ at Oscars
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Actress Jennifer Aniston and model Heidi Klum were judged to have had a bad hairdo at the recent Academy Awards. Beverly Hills hairstylist Tina Dizon of the famed Juan Florentino Salon gave her opinion about the … Continue reading
Julia Roberts turned down Oscar invitation for kids
London, Feb 28 (ANI): Hollywood actress Julia Roberts snubbed an invitation to the Oscars so that she could spend the night with her children. The stunner was offered a place at the glitzy Los Angeles event on 22 February (09), … Continue reading
Slumdog Millionaire child star beaten by father after returning home
London, Feb 28 (ANI): ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ child star Azharuddin had a rather painful homecoming after attending the Oscars, for the boy was beaten up by his father just because he wanted to have some rest. Mohammed Ismail slapped and kicked … Continue reading
Joaquin Phoenix ‘not mentally ill’, says rep
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Joaquin Phoenix’s rep has slammed a Chicago-based psychiatrist for claiming that the actor-turned-rapper is mentally ill. Apparently, Paul Dobransky – a relationships expert – had told the Los Angeles Times that the 34-year-old artist may be … Continue reading
I’ve always been an A R Rahman fan: Aishwarya Rai
Kolkata, Feb. 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said on Thursday that she has always been a fan of double-Oscar winner A. R. Rahman, and feels fortunate that maximum of her films featured maestro’s music. … Continue reading
China cuts Steven Spielberg’s appearance at Academy Awards
New York, Feb 27 (ANI): It seems film director Steven Spielberg’s refusal to act as artistic adviser during the Beijing Olympic Games has not been forgotten by the Chinese, for censors in the country cut his appearance at the Academy … Continue reading
Hoffman’s eyes moisten while accepting honorary commander title from French Govt.
Washington, February 27 (ANI): Two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman accepted an honorary commander title from the French Government with moist eyes on Thursday. The 71-year-old was made a foreign commander of the country’s National Order of Arts and Letters in … Continue reading
Gursharan Kaur hosts a reception for smiling ‘Pinky’
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): After winning accolades at the Oscars, the little protagonist of Oscar winning documentary ‘Smile Pinky’ got a warm reception by the wife of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Gursharan Kaur hosted a reception for Pinky … Continue reading