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Bengaluru, Jan 24: Yesteryear actor Krishna Kumari (84), who has acted in over 200 Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films and dominated the south Indian film industry for more than two decades, died at her Bengaluru residence on Wednesday. Her Kannada films included Jaladurga, Asha Sundari, Bhakta Kanakadasa, Dashavatara, Shrishaila Mahatme, Swarna Gauri, Bhakta Kabira, Chandrakumara, and Sati Savithri

Global icon Shah Rukh Khansaid that he felt inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Our PM said 'Hum yahan apne logon ka danka bajane aaye hain' (We are going to make our people famous). He pointed out globalisation is losing sheen and India was the only bright spot. India can reclaim its hub back very soon," Shah Rukh said. The

Ahmedabad, Jan 24: At least 30 motorcycles were set on fire and several other vehicles parked outside three city malls were damaged on Tuesday by protesters opposing the release of the controversial film 'Padmaavat', police said. Ahmedabad police commissioner A K Singh said several people have been arrested over the violence. "Some anti-social elements today damaged vehicles outside three malls in

Mumbai, Jan 23: Ahead of the release of "Padmaavat", the leading lady of the controversial film, Deepika Padukone, visited Siddhivinayak temple here today to seek blessings. The film created a furore for alleged distortion of history, Deepika and the film's director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which even led to the two receiving death threats. The actor visited the temple amid heavy police security

Lucknow, Jan 23: Rajput outfits on Monday staged demonstrations in several parts of Uttar Pradesh, vandalised theaters at some places and warned them against the screening of Padmaavat, which is set to release on Thursday. According to the police sources here, members of the outfits broke window panes of a theater in Hapur, where Padmaavat was scheduled to be screened. Besides, the outfits also

Switzerland, Jan 23: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Monday urged the economic elite to break down barriers of discrimination against women as they gathered for the Davos forum. The 52-year-old star of Indian blockbuster movies such as "Chennai Express" and "My Name is Khan" appeared at a celebrity gala ahead of the official start on Tuesday of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. He

Thrissur, Jan 22: In the presence of close relatives and friends, Malayalam actress Bhavana Menon and Kannada film producer Naveen tied the knot at Thrissur Thiruvambady Sree Krishna temple at 9.40am on Monday. A huge crowd flooded the temple to witness the wedding and it turned out to be quite a difficult task to manage the people. Police had to block the vehicle movement and arrange additional

Mumbai, Jan 22: Actress Priyanka Chopragives the best wedding gift to actress Bhavana by sending her video wish. In the 16 second video, the actress wishes Bhavana a very happy married life. "its going to be a big step in your new journey and I just want to say good luck. You are extremely feisty, brave woman and I admire you a lot." Her wedding will be held at Lulu Convention Centre, Ayyanthole

New Delhi, Jan 21: Amidst much glams and glitz, the 63rd Filmfare Awards came to an end with Vidya Balan and Irrfan Khan taking the black lady back home after winning in the 'Best Actor' category. 'Hindi Medium' was named the 'Best Film' in the year 2017. Konkona Sensharma was honoured as the debut director for 'A Death in the Gunj'. Legendry actress Mala Sinha and veteran musician Bappi Lahiri

Los Angeles, Jan 20: Filmmaker Woody Allen has dismissed his adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow's, sex assault claims saying he "never molested her". Allen's reaction comes after Farrow gave her first public TV interview about the claims hoping that appearing on camera would convince people she was telling the truth. In his response the filmmaker has accused Farrow of "cynically" using Hollywood's