Author Archives: Sayantani Singha

PIX: Scarlett, Amy, Mira Nair on the red carpet at TIFF 2016

Several Hollywood ladies hit the red carpet and made their presence felt at the ongoing 41st Toronto International Film Festival. While Amy Adams attended the premiere of her film Nocturnal Animals on September 11,Scarlett Johansson turned up looking like a goddess at the premiere of animated musical comedy Sing on the same day. Before that, Indian filmmaker Mira Nair walked the Read More


Review: Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho is a winner all the way!

Paulo Coelho’s quote from his inspirational novelThe Alchemist about the universe conspiring to help you if you desire to have something desperately may hold the world record for the most used quote by all and sundry to motivate and inspire others. Now director Sidhartha Siva weaves a tale around it showing us how this quote may influence someone as naive Read More


The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

My family loves to do both — show off and test my movie knowledge from time to time. So I am not entirely taken aback on receiving an SMS from the husband inquiring, ‘Which Aamir Khan movie had the mention of Raman Raghav in it?’ Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi, I text him back with a conviction that’s more reflexive Read More


PIX: Kangana, Neha, Dia watch PINK

A special screening of PINK was held over the weekend for the ladies of Bollywood. A look at the pictures. The Queen of Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut. Yami Gautam wore pink to support the film. Gauahar Khan was last seen in Fever. Dia Mirza smiles for the camera. Elli Avram strikes a pose. Neha Dhupia looks stunning as usual. Tisca Chopra looks Read More


PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya seek Ganpati’s blessings

Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently stepped out to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. The lovely couple paid a visit to the Mankeshwar Ganpati Mandal in Byculla, central Mumbai, and sought Bappa’s blessings. They also went to a nearby 160-year-old Shiv Temple to pay their respects. Take a look. [source;rediff.com]


‘My life is just as ordinary as yours’

Celebrity interviews either happen on time (which is rare) or get delayed, but it’s almost unheard of if an interview happens before its scheduled time. But then Amitabh Bachchan has always been known for his punctuality. The actor was clearly in no mood to waste time, and arrived early at the venue. He then settled down to discuss his courtroom drama PINK, co-starring Read More


Riteish-Genelia, Shahid-Mira: CUTEST Couple Selfie? VOTE!

Just like most couples out there, Bollywood stars also love clicking selfies with their better halves. It’s the best way to capture a moment forever, and our stars know that too well. While this selfie mania isn’t going to die anytime soon, take a look at some of the cutest couple selfies. VOTE for your favourite at the end!   Read More


Box Office: Baar Baar Dekho, Freaky Ali flop

Baar Baar Dekho, a film about time travel, flops badly as the Sunday collections declined instead of showing at least a symbolic improvement over the first two opening days. Freaky Ali, a mishmash of sports, romance and the underdog plot, finds few takers and flops. Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict. Baar Baar Dekho Cast: Katrina Read More


Kerber begins reign as No 1 with US Open win

Germany’s Angelique Kerber began her reign as world number one in imperious style battling past a determined Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to win the US Open final on Saturday and claim her second Grand Slam title of the year. Kerber, who officially takes over from Serena Williams as the world’s top ranked player on Monday, underlined her number one Read More


Mariyappan Thangavelu wins high jump gold at Paralympics

Mariyappan Thangavelu became only the third Indian ever to clinch a Paralympic gold, while Varun Bhati secured a bronze as the duo scripted history for the country in the men’s T42 high jump event of the ongoing Rio Games in Rio de Janeiro. The 21-year-old Thangavelu, who was merely five-years-old when his right leg was crushed by a speeding bus Read More