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India’s biggest celebration of music, The Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) has unveiled its most illustrious nominee list for the year. Only the most outstanding in the industry have the honor of receiving a GiMAnomination, with only the finest getting a chance to walk awaywith the most coveted music award in India- the GiMA award.

For the film category, Bajirao Mastani bagged the maximum nominations by receiving a nod in nine categories. Following closely with seven nominations is the super hit movie Tamasha and Roy with six.

Global music icon A.R. Rahman has been nominated for his incredible work as music director in Tamasha and Arijit Singh features prominently on the list for his playback singing.

Sabbas Joseph, Director – Wizcraft International said, “Every year with the Gionee Colors GiMA Awards, we aspire to bring forth newer talent and recognize true achievements in the music industry. This year we have...

While actors like the living legend Amitabh Bachchan have been tweeting and expressing their sadness about the Uttarakhand floods, fellow Up-ite and popular film and television actor Sushant Singh (known for his intense roles in films like The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Jungle, 16th December etc and currently seen as the anchor of the TV show Savdhan India) has got down to the task of raising funds for the rehabilitation of victims of the natural calamity in the Northern state.

Supporting the Leap Foundation of Dehradun, which is working actively on giving a livelihood to those who have lost their houses, shops etc to the floods, Sushant has taken it upon himself to lead a campaign appealing to the nation to chip in for the rehabilitation process.

Says Sushant, “Mountains have moved us and now together let us move the mountains. I have found my mission and there is no stopping now.

The 6th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala has unveiled its lineup for the 2013 edition which will be held from June 7-11 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The festival is organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, in addition to the International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk). The festival has a National level competition for Documentaries (long and short), short fiction, animation, music videos and campus films. The Best Short Fiction (upto 69 mins) wins a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/ and a certificate. Best Animation wins a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/ and a certificate while the Best Music Video is also awarded a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/ and a certificate.

National Competition: Short Fiction

23 Winters

Dir: Rajesh S. Jala/30min/2013

Afternoon/Do Pahar

Dir: Shazia Shrivastava|Sharifa Roy/29min/2012

Alfie

Dir: Thomas Mathai/26min/2013

Behind the Wall/Bhinti Maage

Dir: Vishwesh Kolwalker/14min/2013

Bleeding

Dir: AromalT./21min/2012

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Dir: Varun Chawla...

Jungle animals break loose and “party sharty” in the brand new music video for “Jungle Mein Mangal” from the upcoming 3D animated comedy Delhi Safari which opens in theaters next Friday, October 19. Directed by Nikhil Advani (Kal Ho Naa Ho, Salaam-e-Ishq), the ground-breaking film provides comedic fun for audiences of all ages and features an all-star voice cast including Govinda as a militant monkey, Akshaye Khanna as a rogue parrot, Urmila Matondkar as a determined queen, and Boman Irani as a know-it-all-bear.

This new music video brings the viewer behind the scenes to show how some of Bollywood’s most popular on-screen stars performed the voices for the year’s most outrageous cartoon animals. Released in North America by Applied Art Productions, Delhi Safari won the Best Animated Feature Film award at Ficci Frames 2012 and has been endorsed by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

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We have been telling you about the exciting animated film by Nikhil Advani title Delhi Safari, which is set to hit theaters on October 19th. Jungle animals threatened with deforestation fight back against the Indian government in the upcoming 3D animated adventure. Providing comedic fun for audiences of all ages the film features an all-star voice cast including Govinda as a militant monkey, Akshaye Khanna as a rogue parrot, Urmila Matondkar as a determined queen, Swini Khara as the cute cub Yuvi and Boman Irani as a know-it-all-bear. It also boasts music by the great Shakhar-Ehsaan-Loy! Delhi Safari won the Best Animated Feature Film award at Ficci Frames 2012 and has been endorsed by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). It will also be released with an English version of the film features voices by Jason Alexander, Brad Garrett, Vanessa Williams, Jane Lynch, Christopher Lloyd and Cary Elwes.

Once upon a time filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and diamond merchant cum film financer Bharat Shah were close friends. Shah had financed a lot of Rgv's projects including the likes of Satya, Mast, Jungle, Company and even Rgv Ki Aag. However, now the duo are at loggerheads following a complaint lodged by Shah to the Association of Motion Pictures Television Programme Producers (Amptpp) against Rgv for non-payment of dues to him. The Amptpp in turn has sent a legal notice to Rgv. Shah claims that he had paid over Rs. 10 crores to Rgv over the years and is yet to recover even the principal amount forget the interest. Moreover, Shah is also miffed with Rgv's plans of making a sequel to Satya as he believes the filmmaker doesn't have the rights to the cult classic. The Amptpp is waiting for Rgv's response on this matter.

He may not have bagged meaty roles in multi-starrers and blockbusters, but actor Sushant Singh is quite satisfied with his bouquet of work in Bollywood and says he is well aware that he isn't 'a very saleable' actor after all! 'People don't give me big roles in big budget films...they don't take me as a lead because I am not too 'bikau' (saleable). I know it, and I am okay with it. In fact, I am happy doing sensible cinema where directors need actors, not stars,' Sushant told Ians. The actor, who made it big with Ram Gopal Varma's 'Jungle', is known for intense roles in 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' and 'Sehar', but believes there's no measure to fame - and is proud that he never runs after such things. 'People keep asking me if I have got the fame...

If you feel that McD's is an eatable treat, let us tell you that there is yet another 'MakD', which is a visual treat in Bollywood. For those in the know will be all smiles, as they know whom are we referring to. We are indeed talking about the immensely talented Makrand Deshpande, the man who means class acting. All of his performances always hold fort in all of his films, which includes the likes of Makdee, Swades, Sarfarosh, Jungle etc. The man is back and this time, he is sitting in the director's chair. The film in question is Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu which releases this week. Bollywood Hungama brings an exclusive live chat with Makrand Deshpande today, November 15, at 1600 hrs Ist.

If you feel that McD's is an eatable treat, let us tell you that there is yet another 'MakD', which is a visual treat in Bollywood. For those in the know will be all smiles, as they know whom are we referring to. We are indeed talking about the immensely talented Makrand Deshpande, the man who means class acting. All of his performances always hold fort in all of his films, which includes the likes of Makdee, Swades, Sarfarosh, Jungle etc. The man is back and this time, he is sitting in the director's chair. The film in question is Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu which releases this week. Bollywood Hungama brings an exclusive live chat with Makrand Deshpande today, November 15, at 1600 hrs Ist.

October 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is going all gaga about his upcoming trilingual film Rakta Charitra, starring Vivek Oberoi in the lead role.

Rgv added that the film will also be the most violent ever seen in India. He added that the film will not only have lots of bloodshed but also sound effects and lights suggesting the intensity of violence. According to him, expressions will play a big role to create an effect, in this film.

The 48-year-old filmmaker said that he is not at all a violent person in real life. He claims to be a very soft person at heart and can’t even see a mosquito dying. The maker of some violent films like Satya, Company, Jungle and Sarkar said that he cannot.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is going all gaga about his upcoming trilingual film Rakta Charitra starring Vivek Oberoi in the lead role.

Rgv added that the film is also the most violent ever seen in India. He added that the film will not only have lots of bloodshed but also sound effects and lights suggesting the intensity of violence. According to him, expressions will play a big role to create an effect in this film.

The 48 year old filmmaker said that he is not at all a violent person in real life. He claims to be a very soft person in heart and can’t even see a mosquito getting killed. The maker of some violent films like Satya, Company, Jungle and Sarkar said that he cannot nurture feelings of revenge.

Rgv said that he does not get angry with anyone because it takes away the ability to understand the...

He describes himself as a "soft guy" who doesn't harbour feelings of revenge and can't stand seeing a mosquito being killed. But filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma confesses to having made his most violent film ever with Rakta Charitra."It's not just my most violent film ever, but it will be the most violent film that you will ever see. It doesn't have bloodshed alone. It's more about suggestion, sound effects and lights. It's more about expression that creates an effect," Varma, 48, told Ians in an interview.Known for films like Rangeela, Satya, Company, Jungle and Sarkar, Rgv, as he is fondly ...

He's one of the most likeable actors in Bollywood, tickling the audience's funny bone with comic capers like Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, No Entry, All The Best, Life Partner and Heyy Babyy. He's also experimented with diverse genre with films like Acid Factory and Jungle under his belt. The son of one of the biggest film stars, Fardeen Khan never ceases to surprise us. The actor who made his debut with Prem Aggan in 1998 is now ready with his next release, rom-com Dulha Mil Gaya. Catch Fardeen Khan exclusively on Bollywood Hungama's live video chat on Monday, January 4, at 1500 hrs Ist. Don't miss it!

He's one of the most likeable actors in Bollywood, tickling the audience's funny bone with comic capers like Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, No Entry, All The Best, Life Partner and Heyy Babyy. He's also experimented with diverse genre with films like Acid Factory and Jungle under his belt. The son of one of the biggest film stars, Fardeen Khan never ceases to surprise us. The actor who made his debut with Prem Aggan in 1998 is now ready with his next release, rom-com Dulha Mil Gaya. Catch Fardeen Khan exclusively on Bollywood Hungama's live video chat on Monday, January 4, at 1530 hrs Ist. Don't miss it!

Sushant Singh mastered his acting skills in Ebrahim Elkazi’s “The Living Theatre Academy” and commenced his film-career with Jabbar Patel’s film “Dr. Ambedkar” wherein he played close friend’s character of southern superstar Mammooty. He came into limelight with Ram Gopal Verma’s “Satya” where he bagged lots of buzz for his acting. And then there was no looking behind for go-getter Sushant. “Jungle”, “Kuan”, “16 December”, “Legend of Bhagat Singh”, “Dum”, “Josh”, “Darna Mana Hain”, Lakshya”, “Samay”, “Matrubhoomi”, “Ram Gopal Verma ki Aag”.

Rajpal Yadav has more than 87 films in his kitty and indeed he has fulfilled each and every role with full dedication and commitment, for the outcome is infront of everyone. You pick any film of Rajpal, either the character of terrorist he played in “Jungle” or role of household worker in films “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya” or “Waqt”. His comic flicks like “Maalmaal weekly”, “Partner”, “BhulBhulaiya”, “Mujse Shaadi Karogi”, “Hungama”, “Garam Masala”, “Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya” and many more has withhold his position firm as a comedian in the industry. These days he is busy.

Bollywood celebrities are well-known for their dedication. Swati Chitnis, who is making a comeback with Road to Sangam after giving a terrific performance in Rgv’s Jungle in 2000 has become an epitome of the very word ‘dedication’.

The director of the film Road to Sangam, Amit Rai explains why. “Swati is sharing the silver screen with Paresh Rawal as his wife in the film. They were supposed to have an extremely emotional scene. To top it all, the budget of the film had its limitation and our unit was supposed to wrap-up the film in a limited time frame. Unfortunately, during that time.

Ram Gopal Varma is amused that his latest film Agyaat is being compared with his very own Jungle (2000) that had released close to a decade back and was a moderate box office success. Starring Fardeen Khan, Urmila Matondkar, Sushant Singh and Suneil Shetty in principal roles, it had a 'jungle' background to it with Sushant Singh's character based on Veerappan. ''Add to that the entire hostage drama angle'', Ramu pitches in, ''I am surprised that just because there are trees and...

As his Agyaat gears up for a release, Ram Gopal Varma was in full candid mood revealing to us all about his film and much more.

What was the reason behind going to the Sigiriya jungle in Sri Lanka?

There is no jungle scarier than the Sigiria Jungles. The place is so scary that every minute one fears any creature may be coming your way. Big animals like tigers and small animals like snakes could be the intruders. One always fears that a creature may pop up from beneath the bush and bite you. One fears the bushy jungles, as we needed to shoot at the wee hrs. This Jungle is the most.

Ram Gopal Varma's Agyaat releases on theaters this Friday. Nearly a decade back, Ramu had made another film which was again set in a 'jungle'. The film was Fardeen Khan, Urmila Matondkar, Sushant Singh and Suneil Shetty starrer Jungle (2000). Since he has explored a 'jungle' before, how has Agyaat turned out to be any different from the shooting experience perspective? "Yes, I had made Jungle with Fardeen and Urmila way back and had always wondered if I wanted to get back into...

He is someone who can be rightly called as controversy's favourite child. For many scientists all over, solving the world's toughest crossword seems easier than solving this enigma called 'Rgv' with the question in question being 'Is it true that whatever he does become a controversy or he simply does controversial things!' Ramu (as he is affectionately called) started off his romance with the silver screen with the path-breaking revolutionary film called Shiva. Besides that, he has to his credit of having made films which have re-defined Bollywood such as Rangeela, Jungle, to name a few. If that wasn't enough, he has the rare distinction of being one of the few filmmakers who have presented underworld in the most ever realistic manner. Proof of which lies is in the form of Sarkar,Sarkar Raj,Company,D,Satya etc... The good news is that the man is back with his next venture Agyaat,...

He is someone who can be rightly called as controversy's favourite child. For many scientists all over, solving the world's toughest crossword seems easier than solving this enigma called 'Rgv' with the question in question being 'Is it true that whatever he does become a controversy or he simply does controversial things!' Ramu (as he is affectionately called) started off his romance with the silver screen with the path-breaking revolutionary film called Shiva. Besides that, he has to his credit of having made films which have re-defined Bollywood such as Rangeela, Jungle, to name a few. If that wasn't enough, he has the rare distinction of being one of the few filmmakers who have presented underworld in the most ever realistic manner. Proof of which lies is in the form of Sarkar,Sarkar Raj,Company,D,Satya etc... The good news is that the man is back with his next venture Agyaat,...

Critically acclaimed actor Sushant Singh is planning to make his directorial debut next year. Singh, who won a National Award for his role in Jungle, is currently preparing a script for the movie ahead of finalising a shooting schedule. He told Ians: "I am planning to direct a film and hopefully by next year I will be able to fulfil my dream. (more)...

National Award winner for his role in Ram Gopal Varma’s Jungle, actor Sushant Singh in todays recession times had shown the big actor. He has done a film without charging a single rupee. The film is Mohandas and is directed by cinematographer turned director Mazhar Kamran. Incidentally, Kamran was the cinematographer of Sushant’s first big breaks, Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya and Kaun.

An insider revealed, "Mohandas is based on a real life incident. It is about a man called Mohandas who has received a job appointment, but when he reaches there he is shocked to learn that there’s another Mohandas working in his place. Sushant was very impressed with the story. He felt so inspired by it that.

Download image as wallpaper Ever since Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion hit the theatres, Mugdha Godse has been under the spotlight. It's a question the outspoken star has had to answer a lot with her debut film which was also a big Box Office success. More questions followed when she signed on the dotted line for her second film Jail with co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh, directed by Madhur again. This time for a solo heroine role. Looks like there's no stopping for this slim and sexy discovery of Madhur Bhandarkar. Mughs has now been roped in by director Rohit Shetty for his next untitled film. Bollywood Hungama confirmed the news yesterday by calling the new found talent of the Indian Film Industry. "Yes, it's true that I have signed a Rohit Shetty film two weeks back. The film is a multi-starrer along with Ajay Devgan, Bipasha Basu, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan...

From Masoom to Karzzzz the Rangeela girl - Urmila Matondkar has really come of age and had a terrific journey in Bollywood. The Mast & Khoobsurat lass enthralled us with her incredible performances in Satya, Jungle, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, Bhoot, Pinjar, Ek Hasina Thi, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara.And despite of coming a long way Urmila still carries the same spark and fire in her belly. Her fans would just hope that she continues to regale them for years and years to come!...

Movie Jungle has new clips and video interviews for Warner Bros. Pictures' "Chandni Chowk to China" starring Shridhar Raghavan, Akshay Kumar, Lau Yuk-Ting, Lu Jun and Hiu Liu Chia. "Chandni Chowk to China" was shot at locations across Asia, including the Great Wall of China, Thailand and India. The film's release will mark one of the largest for any Bollywood film in the United States. Nikhil Advani ("Salaam-e-Ishq" helms from the writing by Rajat Arora and Shridhar Raghavan. Release date is tomorrow, January 16th. From Chutney in India to Chow Mein in China, "Chandni Chowk to China" follows one man's passage from simple cook to kung fu fighter on a thrilling, madcap journey from the by-lanes of Chandni Chowk in Delhi, India, to the grandeur of the Great Wall of China and beyond. The first-ever Bollywood kung fu action comedy, the film brings together the two largest Asian communities,...

Movie Jungle is pleased to have new images from Warner Bros. Pictures' "Chandni Chowk to China" action comedy. Nikhil Advani, known for his directorial efforts on Salaan-e-Ishq and Kal Ho Naa Ho, helms from the writing by Shridhar Daghavan ("Family: Ties of Blood") and dialogue by Rajat Arora ("Hattrick"). The film releases first up in Australia on January 15th this year and the next day in the U.S. Viewers in Japan can catch this one only from July 25th onwards. See the gallery now! From Chutney in India to Chow Mein in China, "Chandni Chowk to China" follows one man's passage from simple cook to kung fu fighter on a thrilling, madcap journey from the by-lanes of Chandni Chowk in Delhi, India, to the grandeur of the Great Wall of China and beyond. The first-ever Bollywood kung fu action comedy, the film brings together the two largest Asian communities,...