India’s top Pianist Brian Silas turns composer

New Delhi- India’s top Pianist Brian Silas has turned composer with the launch of BBC’s Radio Drama Series ‘Life Gulmohar Style’ directed by veteran broadcaster Pervaiz Alam. Known for his rendition of...

'Slumdog Millionaire' sweeps BAFTA with Rahman & Pookutty

" London-  It was a 'Slumdog Millionaire' night, winning BAFTA for Best Picture, Danny Boyle (best director), AR Rahman (best music), Resul Pookutty, Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke (sound), Antony Dod Mantle...

India signs film deals with Julia Roberts & Hollywood Inc.

Berlin. As the Berlin International Film Festival gets into a full swing there are reports of Indian Reliance Big Entertainment (RBE) signing development deals with a number of Hollywood ventures, including a two...

Nepal issues new regulations after 'Chandni Chowk to China'

"Observers are concerned over the deteriorating Nepal-India relations as Nepal’s Ministry of Information and Communication issued new regulations for screening of national and international movies in the...

Dazzling Dance Show to mark Diwali in London

October 21, London- The pioneer of Manipur and Tagore dance has done it again. Bithika Raha, the woman behind Nrityakala The Rhythm, has organised another evening of dazzling dances to mark the festivities of...

Kher's 'Actor Prepares' operational NOW

" Asians living in Britain can dream about becoming Bollywood stars. India's respected school 'Actor Prepares' became operational in the UK from September 10, 2008 after selecting its first batch of eight...

52nd London Film Festival announces record number of world premiers

"Wednesday 10 September: The programme for The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival (15-30 Oct, 2008), announced today by Artistic Director Sandra Hebron, includes a record number of world and international...

Several Indian films could be sued for plagiarism

"Seeking investment for Indian film industry is proving to be a double-edged weapon. With a growth rate of almost 17 per cent, Indian Entertainment and Media industry is flourishing. Iconic film-makers such as...

Bollywood Unplugged on Fox Business TV with India EU Film Initiative

"With 1000 films and about 4 billion cinema tickets per year, Indian film industry is attracting world's attention for another reason; it's phenomenal growth, about 17 per cent, during the last two years. On...

Attacks on Shah Rukh Khan intensify: Amitabh, Aamir, Salman, Akshay and now- ...

"They say his kingdom is under threat. It seems the whole world has turned against India's, arguably, most successful film star Shah Rukh Khan (SRK). Others point out, it was a black Wednesday (6th August) for...

'Shoot on Sight' on 100 screens in UK from July 25

"In an exclusive interview with India-EU Film Initiative, Aron Govil, producer of Jag Mundhra directed 'Shoot on Sight,' has revealed plans for his film's release in the UK. In a bold move he has decided to go...

Anil Ambani to invest in Spielberg's DreamWorks

"Los Angeles/Mumbai- According to media reports Hollywood film producers DreamWorks SKG are close to a deal with Anil Ambani's Reliance Big Entertainment, one of India's biggest entertainment conglomerate, to form...

"I apologise," says Sharon Stone to Chinese people

"At last, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has apologised to the Chinese people for her highly insensitive remark over 'Karma'. 50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and...