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The flagbearer of indian cricket retires

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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">The legendary Sachin Tendulkar got a memorable gift in his emotionally-charged farewell Test which lasted just about two and a half days as India crushed a hapless West Indies by an innings and 126 runs to complete a 2-0 whitewash in one of the most lopsided contests in recent history. There was an outpouring of emotions when the moment arrived as a teary-eyed Tendulkar left the playing arena, which he dominated for 24 long years. Amid standing ovations from his teammates as well as the fans who had thronged the stadium to see the champion for one last time, Tendulkar walked into the sunset of his glittering career. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Starting the day at 43 for three, the West Indies were skittled out for a paltry 187 in their second innings as Pragyan Ojha completed a match-haul of 10 wickets taking his second five-for.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Only seven sessions of play was possible in a Test match in which one of the most respected and celebrated cricketers in the history bid goodbye to the game in front of his home crowd and his family, many of whom watched him for the first time from the stands. Gauging the emotional atmosphere, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, once the play was extended for 15 minutes after the fall of eighth wicket, introduced Tendulkar to roll his arms for a couple of overs amid deafening cheers from the partisan crowd. He pitched a googly right, bowled a few loopy half volleys which were cheered by one and all.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">He didn't have much luck like the first Test but it didn't matter as Dhoni replaced Tendulkar with his frontline spinner Ashwin, who got the ninth wicket of the West Indies innings. Moment after the final West Indies wicket fell, the Indian cricketers converged around the 'Man of the Moment' and handed him a souvenir stump as they came one by one to hug him. After that a relay 'Guard of Honour' was given by Dhoni and his men as Tendulkar walked out of the pitch one final time trying hard to conceal his emotions under the floppy sun hat.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">But one could see him wipe a tear off as the West Indies players came down to congratulate the legend on a wonderful career. Arjun Tendulkar, who was doing the duty of a ball-boy, stood applauding at the boundary line. Starting with a 8-1 off-side field, Ashwin bowled on Gayle's pads as he was clipped for three boundaries in a single over by the big-bodied Jamaican. Marlon Samuels (11) stepped out to a flighted delivery from Pragyan Ojha, only to find that Dhoni had effected the easiest of stumpings.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Gayle also followed suit as he edged a straighter one from Ojha for Dhoni to take a sharp catch. At 87 for five, there was a fear that the match may well get over even before lunch session as Narsingh Deonarine (0) offered a simple return catch to become Ojha's fourth victim of the innings and ninth of the match.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">However Chanderpaul, playing his 150th Test match offered some resistance in company of Denesh Ramdin (53) as they added 68 runs for the seventh wicket before the veteran padded up one from Ashwin that went straight after pitching. Chanderpaul scored 41 with four boundaries. Skipper Darren Sammy (1) who had demoted himself in the batting order didn't fare any better.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Ramdin, however, continued hitting the odd boundaries in between as he reached half-century as wickets fell at the other end. It was Mohammed Shami, who brought an end with a typical inswinging delivery that brought curtains down on a wonderful career. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /></div>
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The flagbearer of indian cricket retires

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar got a memorable gift in his emotionally-charged farewell Test which lasted just about two and a half days as India crushed a hapless West Indies by an innings and 126 r…

16 Nov 2013

Pawan Kalyan In New York Times List

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With each passing day, the range and stamina of Pawan Kalyan has been on the rise. Irrespective of hits and flops Pawan has struck a chord with the people’s hearts and earned a special place. There was a time when the power star was going absolutely powerless with not a single hit in sight.</div>
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But things changed with ‘Gabbar Singh’ and the blockbuster effect was so strong that his next venture ‘Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu’ clicked safely. And the latest to his success kitty happens to be ‘Attarintiki Daredi’ which is rising high in stakes. The analysts are tagging it as a film with a potential to touch 100 crores.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Pawan has created another sensation. Recently the New York Times conducted an online survey on the top 10 most desirable actors in India and Pawan has got the 5th place in that. The sixth place has been given to Mahesh Babu. In south, Pawan stands as the number 1 actor.</div>
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Meanwhile, the first place in the list has gone to Shah Rukh Khan while Salman Khan got the second place. Akshay Kumar has taken the third spot with Hrithik Roshan filling the fourth. Tamil actor Vijay stands at seventh, Ranbir Kapoor on ninth and Ajay Devgn on tenth. For us, Pawan has brought a delight so congrats to power star!</div>
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Pawan Kalyan In New York Times List

With each passing day, the range and stamina of Pawan Kalyan has been on the rise. Irrespective of hits and flops Pawan has struck a chord with the people’s hearts and earned a special place. There w…

31 Oct 2013

Nature plays havoc with baahubali

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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Director Rajamouli has teamed up with Prabhas for the period drama titled Baahubali. The first look teaser showcasing Prabhas in the attire of Baahubali was released to a thumping response recently. Meanwhile, the makers have been cultivating a maize field to film a few sequences of the film and here comes a twist to the tale. Rain played spoilsport and the field was totally damaged thus creating havoc to the shooting schedules.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Rajamouli has expressed his grief over the damage and says, “We cultivated this maize field for a sequence. A week before the shoot, it is completely destroyed by the rains. Sad! Can imagine how the farmers feel when their cops get affected. Being film people we have quick fix solutions for allproblems. But their misery is immeasurable.” Knowing Rajamouli, it’s only a matter of time before he bounces back from this latest setback.</span><br />
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Nature plays havoc with baahubali

Director Rajamouli has teamed up with Prabhas for the period drama titled Baahubali. The first look teaser showcasing Prabhas in the attire of Baahubali was released to a thumping response recently. …

31 Oct 2013

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31 Oct 2013

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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">Recent times in Tollywood have witnessed a series of successful comebacks by yesteryear actresses. Be it Madhubala, Roja, Ramya Krishna, Nadiya or Rohini, these actresses are now bagging meaty roles albeit as the mother of the hero or heroine, which have proved to be instrumental in the success of the movie. Actress Roja quit films in favor of a career in politics. Subsequently she has come back to movies and acted in character roles in Golimaar, Mogudu and the recently released D/O Varma. Nadiya who acted as heroine in some movies in the 80’s such as Bazaaru Rowdy made a comeback in Telugu with Mirchi in which she played the mother of Prabhas</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">She followed it up with the role of Pawan Kalyan’s aunt in Attarintiki Daredi. Both the movies turned out to be blockbusters. Rohini, wife of late actor Raghuvaran played Nani’s mother in the hit flick Ala Modalaindi and the mother of Sumanth Ashwin in Antaka Mundu Aa Taravata (AMAT). Madhubala who became a household name in Tollywood courtesy of Roja and Gentleman, made a successful comeback with AMAT playing the role of mother of heroine, Eesha. Ramya Krishna has been regularly seen in character roles after her marriage and is currently playing a pivotal role in Baahubali. These actresses have made successful comebacks and are slowly stepping into the void created by actresses like Sujatha and Sharada. “We act because it is the only thing we know.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;"><br /> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">we are passionate about movies and welcome good roles which give us satisfaction,” said actress Rohini. Echoing her view, director Mohan Krishna Indraganti says, “As they are professionals, they can do a much better job and the results show on screen. Audience is also better able to connect with them as they are familiar faces.”</span></div>
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Recent times in Tollywood have witnessed a series of successful comebacks by yesteryear actresses. Be it Madhubala, Roja, Ramya Krishna, Nadiya or Rohini, these actresses are now bagging meaty roles …

25 Oct 2013

Interview with Dil Raju

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<span id="ContentPlaceHolder1_lblConent" style="background-color: white; color: #3b3939; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 25px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">He is among the top-ranking producers in the Telugu industry today. Venkata Ramana Reddy or Dil Raju as he is popularly known, talks about the secret behind his consistent success. He discloses his future plans and his friends in a free-wheeling interview with <b><u>crazypost.in</u></b> Team <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><br />You are considered to be one of the most successful producers in the industry. But what efforts have you put in to achieve such success?<br />I watch a film like a common man. I learnt everything like that. I try to observe what the film is and identify the soul of the film. I personally like love stories and family entertainers owing to my family background.<br /><br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/kothabangarulokam.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>You are producing a slew of big films, how do you manage?</b><br />I am really lucky. My directors and heroes are co-operating to the fullest keeping in view my involvement and passion towards cinema. However, I cannot deny it means a lot of strain as I oversee everything personally. Also, a few films are delayed due to unavoidable reasons. But I try to minimize such situations and work to avoid such glitches.<br /><br /><b>So, do you have any regrets?</b><br />Yes, there are a few. But I take the essence of what has gone wrong and consider it as a platform to gain experience and achieve success.<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/mr-perfect.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>Over the years, you have produced many hit films. How do you gauge if a film will be successful?</b><br />I try to identify the USP or soul of the film. I hold constant discussions and interactions with my team till I feel Ok. Once that is done, the project goes on to the sets.<br /><br /><b>You have worked with big stars, who do you share a personal rapport with?</b><br />I share a personal rapport with everyone. But I share my happiness and sorrow with Allu Arjun and Prabhas. They are more like family. I am also close to NTR Jr as well, but we mostly talk about films.<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/setamma.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>Of all the leading heroes, you haven’t worked with Pawan Kalyan yet. When can we see your combination?</b><br />Ever since I turned a producer, it’s my dream to work with Pawan Kalyan. I have a few scripts for him. Things might finally fall into place either in 2014 or 2015.<br /><br /><br /><b>Do you have any plans to direct?</b><br />No.<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/yevadu.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>You seem to know the pulse of the audience. Do you have any plans of producing films in other languages?</b><br />Yes, I want to remake my films in Tamil and Hindi languages as I think remakes are a safe bet.<br /><br /><b>There are many apprehensions about the future of Tollywood if the state is bifurcated. What’s your take on it?</b><br />Whatever region you belong to, we all love watching films. Our language is the same. We are making films for the Telugu people. There are many states in India, but Bollywood is based in Mumbai. I feel it’s not necessary for the industry people and media to step into those issues and read too much in it.<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/brindavanam.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>Do you have any dream projects in mind?</b><br />Every film I make is my dream project!<br /><br /><b>You are jointly producing a movie with Allu Aravind…</b><br />We have known each other for 10 years and we share a good relationship. Our wavelengths match. We recently started Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham starring Sai Dharam Tej. If we deliver hits, we will continue producing films jointly in the future too.<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/parugu.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>There is an allegation that small films are not getting theaters, what’s your comment?</b><br />These comments have become fashionable these days. There is nothing like a big or small film. I’m releasing a film titled D for Dopidi. Before blaming others, one has to scrutinize whether people are enthusiastic to watch their film or not. There should be an exciting point to make the audience curious about watching a film. The promotion should be unique and the concept should attract the people. Else, there is no point in playing the blame game. Finally, you have to realize the fact that nobody is interested to exhibit films that lack any hype and hoopla!<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/dil1.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>Your name is being targeted in this regard…</b><br />In a short span, we have made a number of films and delivered big hits. Maybe people are jealous of us and envious about our success rate. We can react and invalidate their comments, but it will make the issue worse. I take everything in my stride and strike a balance between success and failure. I try to analyse what has worked and what hasn’t for every film. I don’t want to deviate myself and I would rather focus on making a good film.<br /><br /><b>How do you deal with failure?</b><br />I try to figure out exactly what went wrong with that project. I then rework on the scripts of my future projects and take time to come up with a good script.<br /><br /><img class="imgLeft" src="http://metroindia.com/Metroupdates/2013/Oct/21/aakasamantha.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(203, 202, 202); float: left; margin: 2px 5px 2px 2px; padding: 2px;" /><b>Why have you stopped making small films?</b><br />I am going to make a new film titled Kerintha with newcomers in the direction of Sai Kiran Adivi. The film would be launched in December or January. And there are a couple of small projects in the offing. Also, there is a film with Nithiin in the pipeline, it would be launched in the second half of 2014 after completing these projects.<br /><br /><b>Which among your films are your favourite films?</b><br />Arya, Bommarillu and Kotha Bangaru Lokam.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3b3939; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 25px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></div>

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21 Oct 2013

Obama praises Aamir’s work

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was an honour enough, but when President Barack Obama praised his work, 
Aamir Khan was on cloud nine.</div>
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"President Obama said he has heard a lot about my work and my films," said Aamir, who was clad in a cream coloured kurta pyjama.</div>
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Aamir, 45, also praised the 
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Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar and his actress-activist wife Shabana Azmi were also invited to the grand feast.</div>
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Obama praises Aamir’s work

An invite to the prime minister's private dinner for the US first couple was an honour enough, but when President Barack Obama praised his work, Aamir Khan was on cloud nine. The star, who was i…

14 Oct 2013

Katrina most profitable actress of 2010

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Ajay
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2010 at the 'ETC Bollywood Business Awards 2010 - Evaluating Movie 
Moghuls' today (December 28). First timer Abhinav Kashyap will get the 
most profitable director trophy.</div>
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On evaluating the industry 
players on the basis of return on investment for the first time, the 
actors have won the top spots after the economic quotient of their 
movies was taken into consideration as a cornerstone for mapping their 
success.</div>
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"Figures talk, you cannot 
manipulate it, you cannot play games with it," said Ajay, who has had 
six releases this year including 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?' 'Raajneeti', 
'Golmaal 3', and 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai' and except 'Aakrosh' and 
'Toonpur Ka Superhero', all his movies did good business.</div>
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The research done by ETC 
indicated that Indian audiences paid a cumulative sum of Rs.282 crore to
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Katrina's 'Raajneeti' and 'Tees Maar Khan'.</div>
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Breaking all records is Salman 
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year. Debut director Abhinav Kashyap bagged the most profitable director
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of over Rs.140 crore to watch his film.</div>
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"It is a fair assessment of the 
recipient's work and his popularity and mass appeal," said Arbaaz Khan, 
winner of the most successful producer for 'Dabangg'.</div>
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This will be the first time in 
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distributors, production houses and exhibitors on the basis of business 
the industry has generated in 2010.</div>
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"All those who represent the 
industry, actors, musicians and directors have only been judged on 
creative parameters. No one had thought of evaluating them on how much 
business they had generated," Anurag Bedi, business head, ETC, said.</div>
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The ceremony also has first time
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promotion (most successful banner/corporate house/production house of 
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While the award for the most 
profitable multiplex chain of the year goes to PVR Cinemas, the most 
successful small-budget film of the year trophy will be handed over to 
'Peepli Live'. Corporate house of the year is Shree Ashtvinayak 
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Katrina most profitable actress of 2010

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14 Oct 2013

Salman’s celebrating his birthday in Dubai

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Salman
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style. Salman is in the city with his family, and planned ahead are 
joint birthday and New Year celebrations. You can check out our pics of 
the family on their way to Dubai from Mumbai airport right here.</div>
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Salman posted on his Twitter page yesterday: “Wat up! On ma way to dubai. Wish u all a v happy new year.”</div>
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Celebrating with Salman on this 
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Brother Arbaaz posted: "Happy birthday Salman bhai. Have a great day and a Dabangg year ahead. We all love you :)"</div>
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Salman’s ‘Dabangg’ co-star 
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Preity Zinta: “Hey Salman, wish u
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Amrita Arora posted: “Happpppy b'day Salman Bhai..hope u have a superrrr year....”</div>
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Riteish Deshmukh posted: 
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So what exactly does Salman have
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Salman’s celebrating his birthday in Dubai

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14 Oct 2013

Russian President Dmitry meets Yash Chopra and Shahrukh Khan

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When Rani bowed before Madhuri

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Shahrukh Khan, the highest paid host ever?

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Looks
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Tellyland. TOI has learned that King Khan is apparently charging Rs 2.5 
crore per episode for his forthcoming reality show Zor Ka Jhatka on TV.</div>
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Top industry sources claim that 
with this astronomical amount, SRK certainly becomes the costliest 
B-town A-lister to be signed on for a reality show. Whenever Salman 
Khan, Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have hosted TV shows, the 
industry debated whether they were the highest paid actors. However, 
this time it looks like the figures are on SRK's side. A source from the
 show reveals, "No one will speak openly about how much he is earning, 
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As of now what can be revealed 
is that Shah Rukh is on for four weeks, Monday to Thursday, and if you 
calculate it, he is getting Rs 40 crore for 16 episodes. Bring on the 
superstar who can charge so much even after his last stint on TV (Kya 
Hum Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain) was panned and did not get the TRP that 
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Shahrukh Khan, the highest paid host ever?

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14 Oct 2013

Sanjay Dutt says producer threatened him through dons

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A
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 star Sanjay Dutt over a financial row with producer Shakeel Noorani, 
the actor's lawyer claimed on December 29 that he received extortion 
calls from the underworld in 2005 at Noorani's behest.</div>
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The film producer rubbished the allegation.</div>
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"Sanjay Dutt does not owe a 
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demanding money from Sanjay Dutt. Mr. Dutt has received extortion calls 
at the behest of Shakeel Noorani. The complaint was lodged with the 
Anti-Extortion Cell and late (senior police inspector) Vijay Salaskar 
was investigating the case," said Rizwan Merchant, Dutt's lawyer.</div>
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"Statement of Sanjay Dutt has 
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Merchant said that when Noorani 
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"Once a complaint is rejected, a
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Noorani, however, rubbished all allegations made by the actor's lawyer.</div>
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"In fact, Sanjay Dutt has 
threatened to get me shot if I chase him to complete my film. He had 
personally thrown me out of the set where he was shooting for his film 
"EMI" when I requested him to finish my film," Noorani said.</div>
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Noorani also denied making any 
extortion calls, claiming that he had no underworld connections. "It is 
Sanjay Dutt who has underworld connections. He often met people from the
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"I was also never called for questioning by Salaskar. You can check the records if you want," he told reporters.</div>
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Noorani also claimed that the IMPPA had never rejected his complaint.</div>
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The Bombay High Court Tuesday 
ordered the attachment of two properties of Dutt. The decision followed 
an arbitration award passed by the IMPPA in January in favour of 
Noorani.</div>
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The properties ordered to be 
attached include the actor's flat in the Imperial Heights building at 
Pali Hill in suburban Bandra and his office in suburban Santa Cruz.</div>
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Dutt has 30 days to pay Noorani,
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Sanjay Dutt says producer threatened him through dons

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14 Oct 2013

Ritika Chibber: New Bollywood Beauty

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Kareena Kapoor in Tooh Video Song

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Sandip Soparrkar, Jesse Randhawa Dance Performance, Seagram’s Blenders Pride Fashion Tour

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