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    Varma’s Latest Orgy of Violence

    May 19, 2012

    By R. M. Vijayakar, Special to India-West
    One might say some films just go wrong in every Department. What do you expect with a narcissistic film-maker with scan regard for his audience?

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  • A.R. Rahman was honored with an honorary doctorate by Miami University May 5.

    Rahman Receives Doctorate from Miami University

    May 16, 2012

    By PTI -
    Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman was May 5 conferred with his first American honorary doctorate by Miami University’s 173rd annual commencement ceremony held at Yager Stadium here.

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  • This 2010 untitled watercolor painting on rice paper by Varunika Saraf is part of “Phantoms of Asia.

    Spiritual, Supernatural Side of India in ‘Phantoms of Asia’

    May 16, 2012

    By Lisa Tsering, Staff Reporter
    The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco will present its first large-scale exhibition of contemporary art to specifically examine Asian cosmology, the supernatural and spirituality in a new exhibition.

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  • Arjun Kapoor has completely remade his physique for his launch in “Ishaqzaade.”

    Arjun Kapoor: ‘Ishaqzaade Perfect Launch for Me’

    May 16, 2012

    By PTI -
    Indian director Habib Faisal took 45 days to finalize Arjun Kapoor for “Ishaqzaade” and the newcomer says he is happy to have scored a film on his own. Arjun, who is producer Boney Kapoor’s son, is making his debut with the Yash Raj film opposite Parineeti Chopra. The movie is now in theaters.

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  • “Parie” boasts a filmmaking team that includes three Padma Shri winners.

    Kannada Film ‘Parie’ Premieres in Mumbai

    May 16, 2012

    By R. M. Vijayakar, Special to India-West
    A unique subject treated with the fragrance of a love story.

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  • Patang

    May 16, 2012

    By A Staff Reporter -
    Directed by Prashant Bhargava and starring Seema Biswas and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, "Patang" has won acclaim at international film festivals across the globe.

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  • The Forest

    Confused Yarn

    May 15, 2012

    By R. M. Vijayakar, Special to India-West
    A couple, Radha and Pritam (Sen and Vakil), decide to go deep into a forest to try and repair their marriages (they have grown distant from each other, reasons unspecified). Guess who the forest cop is? Her ex-lover: Abhishek (Jaaferi), who has come back from England, no less, to live in the jungle

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  • Varun Badola in “Phir Subah Hogi.”

    Varun Badola Returns with 'Phir Subah Hogi'

    May 15, 2012

    By R. M. Vijayakar, Special to India-West
    Noted film and television actor Varun Badola is back after a hiatus on the small screen in a major role in the new serial on Zee.

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  • Vidya Balan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

    Premier Unveils Melbourne’s Indian Film Festival Program

    May 15, 2012

    By R. M. Vijayakar, Special to India-West
    Premier Ted Baillieu on May 13 launched the program for the 2012 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, which will showcase the Indian film industry next month.

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  • Ek Tha Tiger

    May 15, 2012

    By A Staff Reporter -
    "Ek Tha Tiger" is an upcoming Bollywood film under the Yash Raj Films banner.

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  • Sanika Lakka (r) and Lily Connor perform an invocation at the beginning of the Mount Madonna product

    Mt. Madonna ‘Ramayana’ Returns to San Jose

    May 15, 2012

    By A Staff Reporter -
    The energetic and talented students of the Mount Madonna School are presenting their 34th annual performance of “Ramayana!” — featuring an original score and a cast of 200 players — at the Mexican Heritage Theater June 8-10.

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  • Aishwarya Rai is seen at a party hosted by Mukesh Ambani earlier this month. Her post-baby weight ga

    Aishwarya Rai’s Shape the Subject of Intense Debate

    May 15, 2012

    By PTI -
    The shape which Aishwarya Rai is in five months after her pregnancy has generated unusual public interest, with the Bachchan bahu coming in for some criticism for the “oodles of weight” gained by the actress.

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Major Flaws Ruin Potential Winner
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Disappointing and not ‘Vishesh’ Fare At All!
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A Hat-Trick of Action Disasters
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Classy Erotica Saves Tepid Tale of Vendetta
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Bittoo Boss: A ‘Bit Too’ Below Par
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Classic Thriller, Almost a Masterpiece
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Manoranjan to Make You Roll in the Aisles
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Agent Vinod: The Spy Who Left Audiences Cold
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Game-changing Film Transcends All Barriers
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Fresh For Sure but with an Overdose of Reality
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It’s Silly, Not Funny
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Hardly Funny, Samir
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Bruce Beresford, flanked by Ashutosh Gowarikar (l) and Krishna Shah.Australian Director Bruce Beresford Welcomed in Mumbai
Dr. Suchetan and his wife, Dr. Shalini Pradhan, two Mumbai dentists, hosted a party to welcome Australian director Bruce Beresford, who was in Mumbai to attend FICCI-Frames 2012 as well as to direct a film on Indira Gandhi and the 1971 war for producer Krishna Shah.


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