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Honoured: Kota Srinivasa Rao on Winning Padma Shri

Jan 26,2015

Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who has over 500 films to his credit, is honoured on being awarded the coveted Padma Shri."I feel honoured. It's the recognition of my work. It came to me as a surprise because I never expected it," Kota told IANS.Born in 1947, Kota, who started his acting career in theatre, mad

Happy time for women in Indian cinema: Shabana

Jan 26,2015

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi has expressed hope for women in Hindi cinema, observing that roles are becoming substantial for them and are being written for all age groups."I am very hopeful. I feel the roles are becoming substantial in films that are women-centric, but even within the films themselves,

Big B feels blessed, overwhelmed with Padma Vibhushan

Jan 26,2015

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was named for one of the highest civilian awards of the country, Padma Vibhushan, says he is humbled and honoured by the recognition.The screen icon, who has gathered love and appreciation from all quarters in his over four decade-long career span, also thanked his fans for making him wha

Bollywood celebs salute R-Day parade, feel proud

Jan 26,2015

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) On the country's 66th Republic Day Monday, a host of film celebrities not just recounted their memories of watching the annual parade but also tuned into the colourful showcase of India's culture, and expressed pride.On this special day, several of them wished that peace and unity prevails in the country and around the

Wonderful: Jaya Bachchan on filmmakers' fancy for literature

Jan 26,2015

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan said it's a "wonderful" trend in Indian cinema that filmmakers are going for subjects based on published literature and said this augurs well for women in cinema."I think a new trend that has started is that people have started taking subjects from published literature in our country, Ind

Jamie Dornan's strict routine for 'Fifty Shades...'

Jan 26,2015

London, Jan 26 (IANS) Jamie Dornan says he worked really hard to prepare for his role in “Fifty Shades of Grey”. However, he said he was "realistic" about what he would achieve.Dornan plays Christian Grey in the movie adaptation of the eponymous novel. And while the actor was keen to get into shape for the role, he says that he

Zach Galifianakis slims down, sports man bun

Jan 26,2015

Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) "The Hangover" star Zach Galifianakis made heads turn with his new look at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards here. He has not just slimmed down, but also flaunted a sleek man bun."I am Zach Galifianakis and I am an actor," said the "Birdman" actor as he turned around in his chair and looked into the camera, rep

Rowan Atkinson to bring back Mr. Bean

Jan 26,2015

London, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Rowan Atkinson is to bring back his popular character Mr. Bean for the first time in three years with a sketch for fundraiser Comic Relief.The funnyman, who revealed this weekend that he is selling his eight million pound-worth F1 Maclaren supercar, will revive the character once again in order to support the cha

Amitabh Bachchan Deserves Bharat Ratna: Mamata

Jan 26,2015

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said actor Amitabh Bachchan - who was been conferred the Padma Vibhushan - was a legend and he deserved a Bharat Ratna."The Padma Vibhushan to Amitabh Bachchan is not enough. He is a legend in his lifetime. He deserves a Bharat Ratna," Banerjee said on her official Fac

Outsiders getting fair chance in Bollywood: Ayushmann

Jan 26,2015

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) He belongs to a non-film family, but actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who tasted success with his debut film "Vicky Donor", says the Hindi movie industry offers 'outsiders' like him a fair chance to prove their mettle."The film industry has a lot of acceptance towards the outsiders. It's open to outsiders, who are getting a f