The show got bigger this year. Not only did the organizers fly out to Dubai, giving the local entertainment industry much-needed international exposure, they also collaborated with a television network, ensuring a much wider audience than our local channels could ever pull off.
Indian talent, comprising professional dancers, stage designers and technical assistants, was flown in to fill the gaps, but this year’s Lux Style Awards could easily have been better executed than last year’s programme had the picture not been overexposed to the glitter and gaudiness of Bollywood. The India-based …

Ramgopal Varma’s latest production ‘Road’ is a gritty thriller featuring Vivek Oberoi, Antara Maali and Manoj Bajpai. Its music, by Sandesh Shandilya (of K3G fame), is in keeping with the film’s theme.
However, film’s director Rajat Mukherji roped in as many as five different songwriters – Khilesh Sharma, Jaideep Sahni, Nitin Raikwar, Makrand Deshpande and Taabish Romani – to pen the lyrics.
‘Road’ opens with the titillating number Makhmali Ye Badan, rendered zealously by Sonu Nigam and honey-voiced Sanjeevani. The song is a romantic number with sensuous lyrics from Khilesh Sharma. The …

Lux Style Awards 2004 : Sonu and Priyanka steal the thunder at Lollywood’s Oscars!
It was a night to remember for fans of icons from Bollywood and Lollywood.
Playing host to them and the stars were the organizers of the Lux Style Awards 2004 at Dubai’s lavishly extravagant Novotel Hotel, and Bollywood stars, including Sonu Nigam and Priyanka Chopra, did not disappoint.
Playback singer-cum actor Sonu Nigam carried the night so well that his fans were not fully satiated.
Sighs of, “I wish he had stayed on longer,” could be heard from many in …

This one is third in the row for Vivek Oberoi. No, not a third consecutive hit but third movie with an assistant turned director. After Rajat Mukherjee’s (Assistant of RGV) Road, then Saathiya for Mani ratnam’s Assistant Shaad Ali and now Dum for E Niwas who has assisted RGV in many a flicks now !!! Dum is produced by Morani and Soorma who have earlier given super hits like Arjun, Vardi, Damini, Raja Hindustaani amongst others. Dum is another social-action-darama produced by them which surprisingly has a VERY GOOD score …

Does Bollywood’s version of Picture Perfect work with the combination of Abhishek Bachchan in his second film and Keerti Reddy’s debut in Hindi?
A major hit worldwide, the songs Tera Jadoo (by Sonu Nigam and Chitra) and Qayamat Ho showcase entertaining visuals and exciting vocals.
Having all the mannerisms of pops, Abhishek gives hints of the big B’s style to a new generation of cinemagoers conceived as ‘Deewar’ was played to packed houses.
The plot line is basically a rip off from another blockbuster from Hollywood – Picture Perfect (the Jennifer Aniston vehicle). …

Yes, now we can say that Nikhil Vinay have arrived and that Tum Bin was not just a flash in the pan. What really matters is consistency and Nikhil Vinay (NV) have shown this in ample after the continued quality products with Hum Tumhaare Hai Sanam, Kuch Dil Ne Kaha and now Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahi Dekha Hai (APBKDH). They have developed a style of their own which is appreciable.
Directed by Anubhav Sinha who directed the earlier T-Series production Tum Bin, APBKDH is a romantic comedy starring Tum Bin hero …

Mukta Arts as a pioneer once again in innovative techniques decided to release the music of its forthcoming film ‘Ek Aur Ek Gyarah’ in a unique way by donating 11000 sets of stationary to students from various schools in Mumbai.
Showcasing their support towards the noble cause and marking the release of the film’s music, the leading stars of ‘Ek aur Ek Gyarah’, Sanjay Dutt and Govinda along with Producer Subhash Ghai, Director David Dhawan and CMD – Super Cassettes Industries Bhushan Kumar and Director Super Cassettes Industries Krishan Kumar gave …

Amitabh Bachchan recently unveiled Babul Supriyo’s debut solo pop album ‘Sochta Hun.’ The event was attended by several biggies of the music world – Sonu Nigam, Abhijeet, Shan, Udit Narayan to name a few. Another surprise guest of honour was Jr. Bachchan who also graced the occasion. “I almost feel like a newcomer even after spending so many years in the music industry,” said Babul Supriyo. Well, this is a new beginning for the singer, and we hope he goes a long way singing along.

The album opens with the title song Saathiya, a melodious number with the rich flute solos and guitar accompaniment in the backdrop. Lyrics by Gulzar are good and Sonu Nigam’s rendition is appreciable.
Road’ boy Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukherji are pairing for the director Shaad Ali’s Saathiya music for which has been composed by A.R. Rahman.
The album opens with the title song Saathiya, a melodious number with the rich flute solos and guitar accompaniment in the backdrop. Lyrics by Gulzar are good and Sonu Nigam’s rendition is appreciable.
The album then …

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MUMBAI: Devdas, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Rs 50-crore magnum opus about the unrequited love of an alcoholic may not have won an Oscar nomination, but it swept the 48th Manikchand Filmfare awards 2002 ceremony on Friday night.
It won 11 awards, including best film, director (Sanjay Leela Bhansali), actor (Shah Rukh Khan), actress (Aishwarya Rai) and best actress in a supporting role (Madhuri Dixit).
“Everyone asked me why I put in so much money into the story of a loser, but it turned out to be a winner,” said …