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World's biggest movie screen installed in Sydney http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_world-s-biggest-movie-screen-installed-in-sydney_1648597 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_world-s-biggest-movie-screen-installed-in-sydney_1648597 A 29.7m high and 35.7m wide screen - the world’s biggest - was put up in Syndey Imax Theatre on Thursday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:15:48 GMT Bhojpuri film actress commits suicide in Mumbai http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bhojpuri-film-actress-commits-suicide-in-mumbai_1648463 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bhojpuri-film-actress-commits-suicide-in-mumbai_1648463 Ruby Singh hanged herself in her flat when she was alone and left behind a note written in which she has said nobody should be held responsible. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:09:13 GMT Valentine's Day in Goa? http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-in-goa_1648330 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-in-goa_1648330 Tinselville is all set to head to the sandy beaches of Goa for yet another wedding this season. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:26:21 GMT My body is a war zone: Amitabh day before surgery http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_my-body-is-a-war-zone-amitabh-day-before-surgery_1648320 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_my-body-is-a-war-zone-amitabh-day-before-surgery_1648320 Bachchan will undergo surgery tomorrow related to his previous stomach issues, a hospital said in a release. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:14:38 GMT Amitabh Bachchan's abdominal surgery legacy of Coolie accident: Abhishek http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_amitabh-bachchan-s-abdominal-surgery-legacy-of-coolie-accident-abhishek_1648293 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_amitabh-bachchan-s-abdominal-surgery-legacy-of-coolie-accident-abhishek_1648293 Amitabh was critically injured on July 26, 1982 in the intestines while filming a fight scene for Coolie with co-star Puneet Issar. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:02 GMT Serial scan: Outsourced http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_serial-scan-outsourced_1648266 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_serial-scan-outsourced_1648266 Outsourced is about the happenings in a call centre set in Mumbai. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMT ‘Jagjit Singh was one in a million’ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jagjit-singh-was-one-in-a-million_1648274 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jagjit-singh-was-one-in-a-million_1648274 Pakistani ghazal virtuoso Ustad Ghulam Ali, put forward a musical rendition of his compositions and rekindled his oeuvre. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:15 GMT Valentine's Day specials make no difference! http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-specials-make-no-difference_1648265 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-specials-make-no-difference_1648265 Industry experts reveal that such special shows don’t help gain TRPs significantly. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:14:43 GMT Shah Rukh Khan ditches Berlin http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shah-rukh-khan-ditches-berlin_1648258 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shah-rukh-khan-ditches-berlin_1648258 The superstar says that he had to skip the Berlin Film Festival due to ill health, but his detractors insist otherwise. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:06:11 GMT Aamir Khan's Kerala outing http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_aamir-khan-s-kerala-outing_1648256 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_aamir-khan-s-kerala-outing_1648256 The actor toured the state, he even expressed interest in starring in a Malayalam film Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:01:29 GMT Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza are busy http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-dsouza-are-busy_1648253 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-dsouza-are-busy_1648253 Genelia bhabhi is Riteish’s lucky charm, say friends Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:51:27 GMT Katrina Kaif makes an exception http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_katrina-kaif-makes-an-exception_1648201 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_katrina-kaif-makes-an-exception_1648201 The actress rarely even lets her family accompany her on to movie sets when they come to visit her in India. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:46:16 GMT Review: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-ek-main-aur-ekk-tu_1648247 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-ek-main-aur-ekk-tu_1648247 Clocking under two hours, the film is a breezy watch that will leave you with a smile. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:32:18 GMT Filmmaker OP Dutta passes away http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_filmmaker-op-dutta-passes-away_1648235 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_filmmaker-op-dutta-passes-away_1648235 Veteran Bollywood writer-filmmaker O P Dutta passed away following a bout of pneumonia at the Kokilaben Hospital in suburban Andheri. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:59:00 GMT A royal love story http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-royal-love-story_1648231 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-royal-love-story_1648231 Kannada director Roopa Iyer is working on Chandra, a bilingual film. If Prem, who has been approached to play the lead, signs on the dotted line, the film will mark his entry into the Tamil industry… Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:38:49 GMT I really don’t sing that well: Dhanush http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-really-dont-sing-that-well-dhanush_1648222 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-really-dont-sing-that-well-dhanush_1648222 Kolaveri Dhanush is taking the world by storm, and his next stop is our very own namma Bengaluru. We speak to the actor before his maiden performance in the city... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:16:18 GMT I’m not part of any camp: Asin http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_im-not-part-of-any-camp-asin_1648199 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_im-not-part-of-any-camp-asin_1648199 Asin talks about working with the Khans and her personal equation with her co-stars. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:16:21 GMT Dia Mirza pays a tribute to Jagjit Singh http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_dia-mirza-pays-a-tribute-to-jagjit-singh_1648055 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_dia-mirza-pays-a-tribute-to-jagjit-singh_1648055 Dia hosted a tribute concert to the late Jagjit Singh at which Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar were prominent guests Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Ajay Devgn at loggerheads, shows his muscle http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ajay-devgn-at-loggerheads-shows-his-muscle_1648195 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ajay-devgn-at-loggerheads-shows-his-muscle_1648195 The actor threatened to walk out of the promotions of his upcoming film if he didn’t have his way Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:46:26 GMT Deepika Padukone drops out of Race 2, irks producer Ramesh Taurani http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_deepika-padukone-drops-out-of-race-2-irks-producer-ramesh-taurani_1648188 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_deepika-padukone-drops-out-of-race-2-irks-producer-ramesh-taurani_1648188 Deepika backed out at the last minute from the sequel, which has left producer Ramesh Taurani upset. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:12:05 GMT Snapped: Malaika Arora-Khan, Sameera Reddy sizzle on reality show http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-malaika-arora-khan-sameera-reddy-sizzle-on-reality-show_1648008 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-malaika-arora-khan-sameera-reddy-sizzle-on-reality-show_1648008 Malaika Arora-Khan, Sameera Reddy, Rina Dhaka and Prateik attended the grand finale of a fashion reality show. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT Review: Why this Golaberij Ji? http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_review-why-this-golaberij-ji_1647916 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_review-why-this-golaberij-ji_1647916 Even through a bad film, PL Deshpande shows the way to get a few good laughs out of life, say Shakti Salgaokar Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT Simon Cowell wants Katy Perry for X Factor http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_simon-cowell-wants-katy-perry-for-x-factor_1648035 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_simon-cowell-wants-katy-perry-for-x-factor_1648035 The 27-year-old, currently divorcing comedian Russell Brand, was handpicked by show boss Simon Cowell. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:59 GMT I shouldn’t be a parent, says George Clooney http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-shouldnt-be-a-parent-says-george-clooney_1648032 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-shouldnt-be-a-parent-says-george-clooney_1648032 The 50-year-old, who is dating wrestler Stacy Keibler, realized he wasn’t destined for fatherhood when he told a group of kids to shut up. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:34 GMT The Beach Boys to reunite for Grammys http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_the-beach-boys-to-reunite-for-grammys_1647989 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_the-beach-boys-to-reunite-for-grammys_1647989 The Grammy concert coincides with the band’s 50th anniversary and their upcoming tour. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:57:26 GMT Fans of The Simpsons attempt record with marathon 500-episode viewing http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_fans-of-the-simpsons-attempt-record-with-marathon-500-episode-viewing_1647967 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_fans-of-the-simpsons-attempt-record-with-marathon-500-episode-viewing_1647967 The winner will bag the cash prize of $10,500 along with Simpson’s merchandise. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:18:01 GMT Pictures: Mallika Sherawat's hot photoshoot for 3D magazine http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_pictures-mallika-sherawat-s-hot-photoshoot-for-3d-magazine_1647960 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_pictures-mallika-sherawat-s-hot-photoshoot-for-3d-magazine_1647960 Mallika Sherawat recently shot for the second issue of WMB 3D: World's Most Beautiful, the world's first 3D magazine. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT Subhash Ghai to move SC over Bombay HC's surrender of land order http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_subhash-ghai-to-move-sc-over-bombay-hc-s-surrender-of-land-order_1647946 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_subhash-ghai-to-move-sc-over-bombay-hc-s-surrender-of-land-order_1647946 The order requires Whistling Woods International to surrender 14.5 acres currently not in use while continuing operations for two more years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:54:25 GMT Amitabh Bachchan to go under scalpel http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_amitabh-bachchan-to-go-under-scalpel_1647921 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_amitabh-bachchan-to-go-under-scalpel_1647921 The 69-year-old star has assured fans that the procedure is 'not too complicated' without disclosing the nature of the surgery. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:09:16 GMT Surrender Whistling Woods land to govt: Bombay HC to Subhash Ghai http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_surrender-whistling-woods-land-to-govt-bombay-hc-to-subhash-ghai_1647898 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_surrender-whistling-woods-land-to-govt-bombay-hc-to-subhash-ghai_1647898 The film school has found itself in deep trouble with the Bombay High Court ordering it to surrender the 20-acre land in suburban Goregaon to the Maharashtra government. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:41 GMT Taking life in a new ‘direction’: Priyanka Upendra http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_taking-life-in-a-new-direction-priyanka-upendra_1647815 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_taking-life-in-a-new-direction-priyanka-upendra_1647815 Priyanka Upendra wishes to bring out the unexplored side of her actor husband Upendra in her debut directorial — a love story set in an urban landscape…. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:46 GMT Kulraj Randhawa's Bangalore connection http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kulraj-randhawa-s-bangalore-connection_1647812 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kulraj-randhawa-s-bangalore-connection_1647812 In an interview with DNA, Kulraj recalls her wild college days in Bangalore and how the city proved instrumental in pushing her to a life before the cameras. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:45:10 GMT Irrfan Khan strikes a chord with Hollywood http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_irrfan-khan-strikes-a-chord-with-hollywood_1647775 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_irrfan-khan-strikes-a-chord-with-hollywood_1647775 Actor Irrfan Khan will be hosting a special screening of his Bollywood film for his Hollywood co-star and director. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:24:08 GMT Why Raveena Tandon would stab her husband with a knife http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_why-raveena-tandon-would-stab-her-husband-with-a-knife_1647770 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_why-raveena-tandon-would-stab-her-husband-with-a-knife_1647770 Raveena said she’d do it if her husband ever cheated on her. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:38 GMT Lady Gaga to meet fans picked from the crowd http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-meet-fans-picked-from-the-crowd_1647767 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-meet-fans-picked-from-the-crowd_1647767 Gaga has promised to pick fans from the crowd and meet them backstage at her upcoming shows. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:50 GMT Jennifer Garner uses fame for charity http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jennifer-garner-uses-fame-for-charity_1647764 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jennifer-garner-uses-fame-for-charity_1647764 The actress said she uses her fame to do as much charity work as possible. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:54 GMT 2012: Year of the gangster http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_2012-year-of-the-gangster_1647759 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_2012-year-of-the-gangster_1647759 Taking off from where 2011 ended, Bollywood continues to explore films revolving around the mafia and the underworld. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:55:21 GMT Saif not the only Khan in my life: Kareena Kapoor http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_saif-not-the-only-khan-in-my-life-kareena-kapoor_1647756 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_saif-not-the-only-khan-in-my-life-kareena-kapoor_1647756 The actress talks about working with the Khans and her wedding with beau Saif. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:03 GMT Billy Connolly to play dwarf warrior in Hobbit http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_billy-connolly-to-play-dwarf-warrior-in-hobbit_1647736 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_billy-connolly-to-play-dwarf-warrior-in-hobbit_1647736 The gruff Connolly will take on the role of Dain Ironfoot. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:54:14 GMT Pakistan turns Dilip Kumar's ancestral home into heritage site http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turns-dilip-kumar-s-ancestral-home-into-heritage-site_1647501 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turns-dilip-kumar-s-ancestral-home-into-heritage-site_1647501 Kumar was born as Muhammad Yusuf Khan at his family's home at Mohalla Khudadad in the famed Qissa Khwani Bazar of Peshawar. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:32 GMT Madonna to kickstart next world tour in May http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_madonna-to-kickstart-next-world-tour-in-may_1647498 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_madonna-to-kickstart-next-world-tour-in-may_1647498 The singer will play two dates in the UK, while the tour will also visit South America and Australia, where she has not performed in 20 years. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:40 GMT Safe House film premiere http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_safe-house-film-premiere_1647458 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_safe-house-film-premiere_1647458 Lead actors Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds were joined by co-star Vera Farmiga at the premiere of their movie Safe House. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT Daniel Radcliffe admits to enjoying one-night stands with groupies http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_daniel-radcliffe-admits-to-enjoying-one-night-stands-with-groupies_1647441 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_daniel-radcliffe-admits-to-enjoying-one-night-stands-with-groupies_1647441 The actor confessed to being nervous of sleeping with them because of the insipid pillow talk that usually follows afterwards. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:42:13 GMT Hope 2012 finds me in my Bollywood debut: Preetika Rao http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hope-2012-finds-me-in-my-bollywood-debut-preetika-rao_1647391 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hope-2012-finds-me-in-my-bollywood-debut-preetika-rao_1647391 The actress is all set to enter the the Kannada film industry, playing leading lady to Adithya in a mega budget movie directed by his dad — the veteran director Rajendra Singh Babu. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:23 GMT Percept Pictures' ‘super’ strategy http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_percept-pictures-super-strategy_1647388 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_percept-pictures-super-strategy_1647388 Like the makers of a Kannada film, Percept Pictures has asked the audience to interpret a symbol on their Hindi film poster to give it a title… Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:08:32 GMT A lot to look forward to: Sayali Bhagat http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-lot-to-look-forward-to-sayali-bhagat_1647384 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-lot-to-look-forward-to-sayali-bhagat_1647384 The former Miss India and actress is excited about her upcoming movies with Arjun Sarja and Leander Paes. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:04:09 GMT 'Hosanna' song is about love and not hurting sentiments: Amy Jackson http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hosanna-song-is-about-love-and-not-hurting-sentiments-amy-jackson_1647349 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hosanna-song-is-about-love-and-not-hurting-sentiments-amy-jackson_1647349 The song composed by music maestro AR Rahman, has come under controversy. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:52:37 GMT Snapped: Nandita Das attends book launch http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-nandita-das-attends-book-launch_1647187 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-nandita-das-attends-book-launch_1647187 While Nandita Das attended the launch of a book on feminism and other issues, Yash Birla was spotted at a wine festival in Nashik Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sonakshi Sinha-Ranveer Singh find it hard to catch up on sleep http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonakshi-sinha-ranveer-singh-find-it-hard-to-catch-up-on-sleep_1647324 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonakshi-sinha-ranveer-singh-find-it-hard-to-catch-up-on-sleep_1647324 The young actors, who are shooting in the interiors of Bengal, are finding it hard to catch up on sleep. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:43:27 GMT John Abraham urges kids to go beyond academics http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_john-abraham-urges-kids-to-go-beyond-academics_1647319 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_john-abraham-urges-kids-to-go-beyond-academics_1647319 John was seen at an event where he addressed a bunch of kids and spoke about the importance of education. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:39:32 GMT