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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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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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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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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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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mumbai/So_many_showstoppers/articleshow/3668759.cmsThe Times of India So many showstoppers!
4 Nov 2008, 0000 hrs IST, TNN It happens just once a year, and yes, everyone looks forward to this show! The Bollywood and Television industry get together on one stage and put up a fantastic show for the policemen of Mumbai, who, for a change get a chance to just sit back and enjoy. And enjoy they sure did, for they got a front row view of live performances by Tanushree Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Madhur Bhandarkar and his gang of girls Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse, Neetu Chandra, Mona Singh and Adnan Sami. Even Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan and Govinda came on stage for a brief while. . . .
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http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=9860Business of Cinema Filmy to roll Comedy Film Festival with one breakStory By: Businessofcinema.com Team updated on: 10/09/08
Mumbai: This month Filmy will get the best of comedy every Sunday, uninterrupted, with One Break Movies at 3.00 pm showcasing the latest and biggest Bollywood Comedy blockbusters.
With the One Break Movies viewers will get a chance to watch an entire movie with a single break. This month the rundown of specially recommended movies viewers need to watch include; Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Jodi No 1, Daud and Khoobsurat.
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http://www.screenindia.com/news/Bihar-flood--Bollywood-to-lend-helping-hand/357773/Screen India Bihar flood: Bollywood to lend helping hand
Agencies Posted online: Friday , September 05, 2008 at 2038 hrs A relief rally has been organised this Sunday [September 7th] in Mumbai to create awareness and mobilise support for lending a helping hand to the flood ravaged Bihar.
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Shatrughan Sinha, Shekhar Suman, Manoj Bajpai, Prakash Jha, Udit Narayan were prominent among the Bihar natives present at the press conference.
Mahesh Bhatt, Salman Khan, Govinda, Priyanka Chopra are expected to participate in the rally, Nirupam said. Nirupam said he is in talks with Wizcraft, the event management company for organising a concert of Bollywood stars next month to raise funds.
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The Bindies "The Bollywood Indies You don't need a big studio contract to get your film seen on bollywood.tv!
bollywood.tv, the largest online portal of South Asian entertainment, is launching the first ever South Asian online independent film festival focused on content specifically with Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan flavour.
To celebrate independent films from the Subcontinent, bollywood.tv will premiere content with a South Asian twist on its website. bollywood.tv is creating a dedicated Bindi section to upload, stream and download films at no cost and host a voting poll so that viewers around the world may support their favorite films. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the poll. No studio or distributor contract is involved. We will share the ad revenue with you, more viewers , more money for your next movie.
With 1 million hits a month, bollywood.tv is quickly securing the largest online movie subscriber base in the world and evolving into the number one release site for Bollywood and independent South Asian films. Through this rapid expansion, bollywood.tv is the foremost online film promotional vehicle to reach audiences on a global level.
We are looking for
Shorts: 3mins - 59mins
Features: 60mins and over
Animation: 2D or 3D, claymation, puppets, shorts or features
Call for entries: June 1st, 2008
Closing date: September 15th, 2008
Festival Launch Date: Novemeber 1st, 2008
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Others/Congratulations_and_Celebrations/articleshow/3441256.cmsThe Times of India - India Times Congratulations and Celebrations4 Sep 2008, 0006 hrs IST, ANJALI SINGH ,TNN
It was an evening of felicitation and celebrations at the 11th Lacchu Maharaj Award Felicitation Ceremony this Monday.
As expected the who’s who of the creative and cine world turned up to attend the prestigious event. What made the event special was the fact that well-known bollywood actress and dancer Kum kum Sajjad Khan was felicitated on the occasion of 106th birth anniversary of Kathak exponent Lacchu Maharaj.
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But what really disappointed most who were present at the event was the ‘No Show’ pulled by cinestar turned politician apna chi chi– Govinda. While the star had consented to be the guest of honour for the event he failed to turn up at the last moment as he had to undergo a surgery.
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http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=466537&sid=ENT&ssid=1Zee News September 4th, 2008 Bollywood comes together to celebrate ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’
Spiceze Bureau Mumbai, Sept 03: Lord Ganesh is a favourite of our filmdom and ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’, the most celebrated festival. All the bigwigs in Bollywood, irrespective of caste or creed, come together to celebrate the festival. . . . Comic actor Govinda is another big fan of Lord Ganesh. He celebrated the festival with his family. The actor feels that his success and fame is owing to the God, "I owe my success to Ganpati. And those children who worship their parents, become very successful in life". "My Pooja began for a social cause. People of all castes – Muslims, Hindus, Christians come here to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. My good wishes for everybody on this day," Govinda adds. . . .
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MSN Entertainment
'Salaam-E-Comedy Awards' on NDTV
NDTV Imagine has announced the 'Salaam-E-Comedy Awards', in recognition of the genre of comedy films and the artists that are part of this popular genre.
The Awards that aim to recognise and nurture the comic talent in the country will honour the films from January 1 2007 to April 30 2008, and its stars from best actor, best screenplay and best film to best comedy character and best comedy scene of the year. The highlight of the show is that Govinda and Rakhi Sawant will be seen dancing together.
‘Airtel Salaam-E-Comedy Awards’ has an eminent panel of judges from the industry like Ketan Mehta, Kundan Shah, Honey Irani, Sudhir Mishra, Satish Kaushik and Ashok Pandit who have shortlisted the nominations for the various award categories and will decide the winners.
'Airtel Salaam-E-Comedy Awards' has been produced and conceptualised by Percept D'Mark.
‘Airtel Salaam-E-Comedy Awards’ will air on NDTV Imagine in September 2008.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mumbai/Star_studded__comedy_awards/articleshow/3373534.cmsThe Times of India Star studded comedy awards
18 Aug 2008, 0000 hrs IST,TNN
How often will you get a chance to see almost all of Bollywood and television’s comedians together, under one roof, making you laugh? Yes, Saturday night offered one such opportunity at a comedy awards show in the city.
So from Govinda to Javed Jaffery to Sajid Khan to Johny Lever to Satish Shah to Rajpal Yadav, you had ‘em all. Laughter on a platter!
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Inside the auditorium, Govinda, Rakhi Sawant and Raima Sen further entertained the guests with their performances, as Ranvir Shorey, anchor for the evening and dressed in a lungi with a big mooch, managed to sustain the laughter riot.
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http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n081308015025Planet Bollywood
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Like every year the event will be witnessed by dignitaries like The Information & Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunshi, General Secretary AICC Digvijay Singh, Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, Union Minister Murli Deora, Shri. Gurudas Kamat (M. P.), Co-ordinator AICC Rajiv Shukla, Milind Deora (M. P.), Priya Dutt (M. P.), Eknath Gaikwad (M. P.), Govinda Ahuja (M. P.) amongst others.
The 11th Annual Rajiv Gandhi Awards - 2008, to be held on Aug 17, at the NCPA, Mumbai would reach millions of audiences across the globe by way of an International telecast through Sony TV, S Max & SAB TV, like yesteryears. Variety entertainment interspersed between the awards would further enhance mass viewing globally.
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http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1581470MSN Entertainment
David Dhawan, Govinda on 'Dus Ka Dum'
The Govinda-Salman Khan-David Dhawan jodi gave us the laugh-riot Partner last year. The trio is back, but this time on the small screen. Govinda and David Dhawan will be seen as celebrity guests on Sallu's popular game show '10 Ka Dum' this week.
The special episode promises to be a fun-filled experience as Salman and Govinda got together to rag David Dhawan about his films, his weight and his pot belly. They even took the credit for all of his hit films. But David was not one to let go so easily; he too remarked in his trademark witty style, "I have to deal with one hero who is known for his late-coming and the other who turns up at the studio but refuses to make an appearance on the sets." Needless to say both Govinda and Salman took no offence to David's comments.
Later, Govinda even made an interesting comment about the big-hearted Salman when he said, "Salman comes on time only on one occasion - when someone is in distress!" We are sure no one would know that better than Govinda. After all, when Chi Chi's career was in doldrums, it was Salman who was instrumental in bringing him back with Partner and the rest as they say is history!
The camaraderie between Sallu, Chi Chi and David had to be seen to be believed and needless to say the studio audience couldn't have asked for a better treat. As for all of you who couldn't quite be witness to all the fun and action live, you can catch this special episode on July 25 at 9 p.m. only on Sony Entertainment Television.
Source: Bollywood Hungama
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Wohi_hoga_joh_manzoor-e-khuda_hoga_Govinda/articleshow/3255417.cmsThe Times of India Wohi hoga joh manzoor-e-khuda hoga: Govinda21 Jul 2008, 0029 hrs IST, JAYA DRONA ,TNN
The last time Govinda was in Delhi, he was here to shoot for a movie. This time also, the stage is set, but the drama of the impending trust vote is as real as it gets.
The Congress MP from Mumbai was in Delhi on Saturday, and flew back to Mumbai the same day, only to return yesterday. “I was in Delhi on Sunday to attend a dinner with the PM,” he says.
Twice in two days – that’s better attendance than he’s had in Parliament. The MP attended Lok Sabha proceedings on only one out of the 64 days in the last three sessions in the Parliament. How’s it going, considering the trust vote is almost upon them now? “It’s going great. I have been in Delhi for two-three days now. The mahol is perfect,” he says. “The country has to progress and it will, with the N-deal coming through,” he adds. A few days ago, when asked about the date of the trust vote, he had said, “I’m not too sure.”
Now, what does he think is going to happen? “Dekhiye, wohi hota hai, jo manzoor-e-khuda hota hai. However, there is a positive wave towards India in the world. Everybody is looking at us and supporting us in this deal. And we need to be very positive in our thought process too. That’s the need of the hour,” he says. Apparently, Chi Chi had to postpone one of his shooting schedules for Tigmanshu Dhulia’s film in London to be present in Delhi for the trust vote. The producer of the film, Vinay Sinha, has confirmed that the shooting with Govinda would begin on July 23, but the rest of the unit would reach a day earlier.
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http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/545/Bollywood-comes-to-Bedford.4171347.jpLuton Today Wednesday, 11th June 2008
Bollywood comes to Bedford
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MAIN MAN: Govinda in Bedford on Tuesday.
Stars of Indian film industry shoot scenes for new blockbuster in town centre.
Bollywood came to Bedford on Tuesday as some of its biggest names shot a number of scenes for a new blockbuster movie.
Screaming fans gathered in Harpur Square to watch well-known stars Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Bhupi and Ameet Chana during recording for a new comedy inspired by the 2005 Hollywood flick The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
The cast recorded an all-singing, all-dancing scene in the town centre before being followed by hordes of enthusiasts to Chapel 29 nightclub in Mill Street to continue filming.
Director Jag Mundhra, a veteran of 32 movies, said: "We have some really big world-famous stars in this movie performing here today.
"The movie is loosely based on The 40-Year-Old Virgin, or at least the lead character is certainly based on the film's lead male."
Some lucky Bedfordians were even drafted in as extras for the scenes.
Mr Mundhra said: "We decided to shoot in Bedford because we wanted a location where we could firstly shoot in front of some impressive traditional looking buildings, like in Harpur Square, and could then move to somewhere nearby to shoot the club scene, for which we needed a venue of an appropriate size like Chapel 29.
"Plus, in London there are a lot of restrictions on when you can shoot in the street so we came to Bedford."
The stars were on hand to sign autographs and pose for photographs throughout the day before leaving town and heading to Soho to continue recording.
Bollywood comedy fans will have to wait until next year for the film's release, but can see Mr Mundhra's latest political thriller Shoot On Sight, starring Brian Cox and Sadie Frost, when it is released in cinemas at the end of this month.
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http://www.ibnlive.com/news/iifa-govinda/66908-8.htmlIBN Live
IIFA: Govinda mobbed outside Bangkok hotel
Rohit Khilnani / CNN-IBN
 Published on Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 01:55, Updated at Tue, Jun 10, 2008 in Entertainment section
HERO NO 1: Govinda says that the world is a family and IIFA is improving the relationship between family members.
Bangkok: Govinda has a lot of fans in Bangkok as he found out when he went there to perform at the ongoing IIFA awards. The actor was mobbed as he stepped out of his hotel, and that's where CNN-IBN's Rohit Khilnani caught him in the middle of all action.
Govinda: The world is a family and IIFA is improving the relationship and spreading the culture, and rejuvenating the whole system all over the world. And I believe it's doing a great job thanks to all the people who are organising it. Thanks to Amit ji and everybody else.
Rohit Khilnani: You are performing today I believe. Tell us a bit about that.
Govinda: Well, I guess I'll let people see the performance. But the performance is just a part of it. The basic purpose of IIFA is to gather film people from all over the world, from Asia, from India, from Pakistan — all those who speak a similar language.
Rohit Khilnani: You wear great clothes so do you shop in Bangkok as well?
Govinda: I will see if I get a chance, but thank you all the same.
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http://newspostindia.com/report-59621News Post India
Akshay, Govinda Steal The Thunder At IIFA Awards
Monday 09th of June 2008
Akshay Kumar and Govinda stole the show at the Ninth International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony here with their dazzling dance moves while Boman Irani and Reitesh Deshmukh made up for organisational glitches through their hilarious immitations of superstars.
. . . However, Boman and Reitesh came to the rescue with their jokes and had the audience in splits.
The duo took pot shots at Aamir Khan's blogging and his film 'Taare Zameen Par', David Dhawan's Partner, and Amitabh Bachchan, who is the IIFA brand ambassador, among other stars.
The Siam Niramit Hall, which can seat 2,000 people, was packed and Akshay Kumar and Govinda ensured the audience wasn't disappointed.
Akshay, who was honoured with a special award from the host country, made a spectacular entry, flying onto the stage on a skateboard gliding along a wire. He danced to the title song of his forthcoming film 'Singh Is Kinng' as well as past hit numbers and had the crowd asking for more.
Govinda, who bagged the best comic actor award for Partner, also impressed the crowd with his dance moves. . . .
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June 9th, 2008
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Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal won the lifetime achievement award at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) 2008 awards on Sunday night while music composer A.R. Rahman and the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Om Shanti Om figured among the winners.
The award for the best performance in a negative role went to Viveik Oberoi for Shootout at Lokhandwala, while the one for best performance in a comic role went to Govinda for Partner.
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The award announcements were preceded by performances of songs from some eagerly awaited Hindi films. And like always, Govinda stole the show with his dance number. |
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Cetera/Winners_of_Bollywoods_academy_awards_/articleshow/3111931.cmsEconomic Times June 9th, 2008
BANGKOK: . . .
Following is the list of winners in major categories at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards:
Best Picture: "Chak De India"
Best Direction: Shimit Amin, "Chak De India"
Performance in a Leading Role (Male): Shah Rukh Khan, "Chak De India"
Performance in a Leading Role (Female): Kareena Kapoor, "Jab We Met"
Performance in a Comic Role: Govinda, Partner
Performance in a Negative Role: Viveik Oberoi, "Shootout at Lokhandwala"
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http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hhnsTGFkQdUdtdJcBhzYtAfG64AQ
 tohfa mohabbat ka
AFP June 6th, 2008
Indian stars shine as 'Bollywood Oscars' hit Bangkok
BANGKOK (AFP) — Scores of Indian stars are to light up Bangkok this weekend as film legend Amitabh Bachchan presides over "Bollywood Oscars" celebrations, which kick off on Friday with the premier of his latest movie.
The debonair veteran of Indian cinema will host the awards ceremony for the International Indian Film Academy on Sunday, which is expected to draw 600 million television viewers.
At least 500 Bollywood celebrities -- including Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Govinda -- have gathered for a glitzy weekend here to promote their unique brand of film-making abroad. . . .
All that leads up to the awards ceremony, which will hand out 13 honours, culminating with the Best Picture award that could go to "Guru," "Chak De India," "Jab We Met," Om Shanti Om, "Life in a Metro" or Partner.
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http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=19725240&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8The Bulletin Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Inside Today's Bulletin
The Precipice Of Pop Insanity
By: Jonathan L Fischer, The Bulletin
05/28/2008
Philadelphia - "Whoa, is this Warhol?" bellowed a twentyish man as he entered the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Alter gallery on a recent afternoon. Pretty close - though between the thick black lines, oppressively bright palette and nods to graffiti art, I might've picked a more multimedia-minded Keith Haring. In an exhibit running through Nov. 2, there's much connecting the mural-sized mid-'80s works of Gilbert and George to the milieu of that decade's Pop art. . . . Three distinct phases within a 10-year stretch of their career star in the exhibit: several photo collages, three "postcard sculptures" and dyed works like "Seven Heroes." . . . Both the cold commercialism of such works and the mocking self-seriousness of others hint heavily at an embrace of pop banality - and mostly, that works. But Gilbert and George's postcard sculptures go too far and, for that reason, are the least grabbing works here. (The artists purchased the materials for the "sculptures" in countryside thriftshops.) "Blue World," the most eye-catching of the postcard pieces, pits almost 100 images of the Bollywood actor Govinda against what appears to be a temple - suggesting an altar to a sort of cultural deity. But mostly, it plummets over the precipice that most of the exhibit manages not to fall off of: a nauseating vortex of Pop nothingness. Jonathan L Fischer can be reached at jfischer@thebulletin.us
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