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iDesi TV, http://www.idesitv.com/ , lists 33 streaming India television stations without a fee. Ad-riddled, but unobtrusive they include the major stations. Works in IE 7 & 8 and Mozilla Firefox.
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Star Plus on December 31st, 2008 beginning at 10:00 PM for the Bollywood salute to the Mumbai Police Force. This year titled Mauja Hi Mauja, expect to see the Khans, Govinda, Adnan Sami, Shaan, Johnny Lever and many more performers.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/An_index_to_measure_star_power_soon/articleshow/3892779.cms The Times of India An index to measure star power soon26 Dec 2008, 0143 hrs IST,
Meenakshi Sinha, TNN . . .
The pan-India
project will cover 10,800 respondents aged between 15-50 years across nine
regions of the country. Developed by Hansa, a market communications and services
research group (that also conducts the Indian Readership Survey) and Percept
Talent Management (PTM), it will be released twice a year.
The first
findings are expected in February 2009. The Indian endorsement industry is
estimated to be worth Rs 1,000 crore. . . . |
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From everyone here at Govinda Ahuja . Info,
A Big Happy 45th Birthday to
GOVINDA !!
May the year ahead be one of joy, health and prosperity.
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http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/51428 NewsTrack IndiaIANS Sat December 20th, 2008 Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS)
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'The film is now called ' Showman' as it originally was. I've also deleted the portions Govinda objected to from a song
in London featuring the Queen's lookalike. I've 50 minutes of edited
footage. Govinda will now shoot the rest of the film from Jan 12,'
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Don't forget to pick up a festive garb. Check Home India, http://homeindia.com/Saree.aspx?PrdVarCode=SANZ0807&Ctg2Id=48&Ctg3Id=1021 , with US, UK and Australian locations. Prices range from extravagant to affordable. Mens, kids, purses and jewelry offerings, also.   |
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while you're stopping at Toronto anyway, catch a dance lesson
http://www.torontodance.com/DANCE/Bollywood.php?dancetype=Bollywood
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to score a friend or make a date at the Bollywood Soiree
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 291 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tix are $15 advance or $20 at the door.
http://www.globalfundates.com/parties.htm
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As December 21st approaches, a quick reminder to send off those birthday greetings. Catch these flicks via television: - Maharaja - 15th at 12:00 pm on Zee Cinema.
Dariya Dil - 17th at 11:00 am on SAB.- Pardesi Babu - 18th at 9:00 am on Star Gold.
Aakhri Baazi - 20th at 12:00 am on Zee Cinema.- Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya - 20th at 2:00 pm on Sony Entertainment TV.
Mera Lahoo - 21st at 4:00 am on Zee Action.- Kunwara - 21st at 4:45 pm on Star Gold.
Sandwich - 21st at 8:00 pm on Filmy. |
BS Bazaar, http://www.bsbazaar.com/movies/indian/1.htm , out of Bangalore, India offers VCDs, DVDs, CDs and clothing. A scant 15 Govinda films in the catalog, but prices are affordable. Various payment options, modest search parameters, but not enough details provided for products. |
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Online Indian Mart, http://www.onlineindianmart.com/search.php#dosearch , is a newcomer to the VCD/DVD market. Offering a scant 24 Govinda films, they do list Naya Khoon, http://www.onlineindianmart.com/detail.php/336286 , a difficult-to-find film outside of India territory.
The site is navigable and clean, but not enough film details or images to complement selections. Decorative items, books and jewelry are also offered.
Prices are fair and the company offers a variety of payment options. We at GAI have not ordered from Online Indian Mart and cannot vouch for their delivery, service or the ordering experience.
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is good news?
As the dust and tensions settles of the recent attacks in Mumbai, we must note that the global recession continues to have an affect on Bollywood. Films continue to be delayed and pushed back. There are no scheduled Govinda films to be released until the end of February 2009 - possibly early March. Chal Chala Chal remains indefinitely shelved.
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ShowTime Video, http://www.showtimevideo.co.in/AllSearch.aspx?G=1&Search=Hindi%20-%20Actor:govinda , originating out of Maharashtra, offers a NetFlix service with currently 38 Govinda titles.
Pros:
Variety of subscription plans.
Free delivery.
Free pick-up.
DVD images on the site are clear and legible.
Site has great navigation and search parameters.
Cons:
A deposit of Rs 500/-
A registration fee of Rs 399/-
The company does not accept checks, but will write you a check should you have a balance when you cancel your subscription.
Only a one day rental. Ex. A disc arrives on Monday and your must have it ready to return on Tuesday, otherwise, you incur a running late fee.
The subscriber has no control over the pick-up time.
Not enough details provided for their cataloged films.
Site is slow-loading.
The Govinda catalog is not extensive.
Either a DVD or VCD available for a title, not both options.
"All
members are entitled to borrow a disc overnight. Delivery charges will
be applicable as per applied plans and schemes announced by company
time to time. Our delivery service will deliver / pick up discs between
10 am and 9 pm and will make delivery / pick-up per transaction. All
movies are due to be returned the following day by default. Members who
fail to return a movie with time limit within the specified time frame
will be charged a late fee per title for every subsequent day, unless
and until the disc is returned. The onus to return a title rests with
the member. The definition of day refers to a day date calendar and not
a 24 hour period. Pick-ups / deliveries will be done only once in the
given time slot and will not return again in the event of the disc not
being available / no authorized person to accept the disc."
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December 21st, 2008 is approaching as swiftly as Santa's sleigh. Gifts to India, and Govinda, should be ordered and shipped now to arrive on time. Consumables should be ordered now, but not shipped until within a week of the event to retain freshness. Send to: Govinda
Jal Darshan, A Wing,
Ruia Park,
Juhu,
Mumbai 400
049 Bollywood Premiere, http://www.bollywoodpremiere.com/board/feed.php , offers an email message form to salute your favorite actor. Or, post your wishes any of the hundreds of fan sites available. Besides chocolates, flowers, candy or the usual cards, consider gifts which are unique, personalized or handcrafted to make your item memorable. Consider these: Coconut Greetings, http://www.coconutgreetings.com/ , with handpainted text and images on shells, whole or half. The company owners claim they will paint anything.  How about a 2 night, 3 day mini-vacatio at the Taj Lake Palace http://tajonline.tolshop.com/gifts-to-india/gifts-HP83.html Or, a Neiman Marcus guitar for $19,500 at http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod65780005&parentId=cat9570736&masterId=cat000674&index=32&cmCat=cat000000cat000672cat000674cat9570736 |
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What can be said of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai? Only that our sympathies go out to the grieving families and with best wishes for a speedy end to the attacks.
Why attack Mumbai? Because of it being an economic powerhouse founded on the Bollywood film industry with its accompanying vertical and horizontal markets. These industries are the international public face of India which spurs tourism and global companies.
The Hindustan Times is reporting 143 dead, 327 injured and declares the conflict has been ended.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Homepage/Homepage.aspx
The Times of India reports a new fire in the Taj Hotel and a terrorist has yet to be subdued.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
The Tribune is declaring the battle has been won.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20081128/index.htm
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/
BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7754676.stm
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Govinda at Namaste Bollywood, http://www.namast-e-bollywood.com/str-Gvd.html , with filmography and links to reviews. The Govinda pages have not been updated.
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Yumetenpo, http://shop.yumetenpo.jp/goods/d/mi-fashion.jp/g/Song003/index.shtml 
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踊りもアクションも抜群のゴヴィンダのベスト |
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Best of Govinda
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Best of Govinda (音楽DVD）
Govindaが出演した映画の音楽ダンスシーンが入った音楽DVDです。
アクションスターからコメディへ転身。
踊りのうまさはピカイチです。
１５作品以上の音楽シーンが入っています。
全４０曲入りです。
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オススメのNo.1シリーズの「HERO No.1」「JODI No.１」「COOLIE No.1」
「ALBELA」の映画の音楽シーンも入っています。
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Magnamags, http://stardust.co.in/index.php , is the publisher of Stardust and Showtime, two publications which track Bollywood news. The website's goal is to garner subscriptions and the overseas price is hefty due to shipping costs. The site offers past articles, a blog, a forum and movie reviews, but the site has a generally sloppy look with defunct images and annoying flashplayer content. The navigation could be streamlined onto the home page as many pages have little content. The site is not updated daily. |
http://www.thetimes.co.za/PrintEdition/News/Article.aspx?id=889762The Times November 23rd, 2008 Production that apes Hollywood is an embarrassment to the Indian movie industry
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Made simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, Maanava Maanavigall marks the acting debut of Arjun (son of Hindi star Govinda), who plays the lead role opposite former Miss India Shaila Lopez. The cast also includes French actress Camilla, German actress Stefi and a host of German actors.
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E-mail comments to devan@telkomsa.net
[ journalistic error - Arjun Singh is Govinda's nephew ]
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http://www.ptinews.com/pti%5Cptisite.nsf/0/898F7E14C1C033736525750A00282992?OpenDocumentPTI News November 23rd, 2008 Poll time bonanza for TV stars
Anurag Sharma
New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI)
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Big names like Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Khanna, Smriti Irani, Govinda, Hema Malini and Dharmendra are campaigning for their party but political parties are taking no chances in wooing voters by inviting other celebrities too, sometimes on payment.
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Hummaa, http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/29969/Coolie+No+1 , is a music site. Playable songs can be added to a favorites playlist or downloaded for .99 USD. Only a dozen Govinda albums are currently available, but the sound files are good quality. Fast-loading site with unobtrusive advertisements. Not enough search parameters and only basic album details are listed. Users can add comments to the albums, rate the songs and IM community friends.  Coolie No 1
Label: Tips Industries Ltd
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 Generalized Bollywood merchandise at Zazzle, http://www.zazzle.com/bollywood+gifts. Zazzle is a site where you can purchase original creations from community members, or join and upload your own images to create t-shirts, mugs and more.
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Desino No 1 aka Indian Blockbuster, http://www.desino1.com/default.htm , is an apparent phishing site. Two test orders on different dates remain undelivered after 90 days and with the monies unrefunded. Their email contacts bounce back to the sender as undeliverable and messages left with the answering service go unreturned. |
DVD Dhamaka, http://www.dvddhamaka.com/ , has been offline for over four months. Stating they are upgrading their website, they provide a contact email and phone number. |
http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/35962Newstrack India
'Star wars' in Madhya Pradesh
Mon, 10 Nov 2008
IANS
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The Congress on the other hand is relying heavily on the charisma of party president Sonia Gandhi and general secretary Rahul Gandhi.
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However, there are reports that actor-turned-politicians Govinda, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Babbar and Shabana Azmi would be campaigning for the party. . . .
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