To increase voter turnout in the upcoming Assembly polls, Delhi Election Commission has roped in Bollywood actor Soha Ali Khan, cricketer Virat Kohli and Toral Rasputra aka Anandi of Balika Vadhu-fame as its brand ambassadors for its multimedia campaign.
	Moving on from its 'Pappu can't vote' campaign for 2008 polls, the DEC has launched a new campaign -- 'Dil mein hai Dilli, vote karenge' -- focusing on youth and women voters.
	Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Vijay Dev today unveiled the commission's media campaign in a function.
	He said the three ambassadors will be part of various print and electronic ads, besides road shows in the coming weeks and encourage citizens, especially youth and women, to come out and vote in the polls.
	Khan attended the event, but Kohli and Rasputra could not make it, and they sent their messages through audio and video clippings respectively.
	Speaking on the occasion, Khan said, "It is really an opportunity for me to give back to the city. When it ...

Soha, Virat, Anandi will urge Delhiites to vote

PTI Automatic

Mukta Arts' Chairman Subhash Ghai announced three movies today, on the occasion of his company's 36th anniversary.
	The first movie titled 'Ishq De Maare', which would star Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, is based on Subhash Ghai's story of a father and two sons.
	The second movie is 'Sarabjit', based on the story of a man imprisoned in Pakistan for 22 years, to be directed by Ishwar Singh Muchhal and written by Rajesh Beri.
	The third movie 'Idiot Nalayak Useless' to be directed by Ken Ghosh and written by Sumit Roy, is about today's "me-first" generation.
	"It's a great feeling for my company, Mukta Arts, to announce three films on its 36th anniversary and march ahead with more scripts. The company has also widened the wings of Whistling Woods International media schools across various countries like UK and Nigeria," Ghai said.
	Ghai has begun working on his next directorial venture titled 'Kaanchi', based on the story of a young girl from the mountains and her fight against .

Mukta Arts announces three movies on its 36th anniversary

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan has topped a list of the most attractive personalities, beating the likes of Salman Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
	Shahrukh Khan is 'India's Most Attractive Personality' according to a 16-city 'survey' conducted by Trust Research Advisory (TRA), a Comniscient Group company, based on what it called a "36 Trait Matrix", to measure "brand attractiveness".
	TRA calls itself an "actionable insights and brand intelligence company" dedicated to understanding and analysing stakeholder behaviour through two "globally acclaimed", proprietary matrices of "Brand Trust" and "Brand Attractiveness". TRA is also the publisher of what it calls 'The Brand Trust Report'.
	Following SRK in "attractiveness quotient" are Amitabh Bachchan and cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
	Aamir Khan is India's fourth "most attractive personality", followed by Mithun Chakraborty, Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and others.
	Altogether 25 personalities from the field of ..

SRK tops list of attractive personalities, beating Salman Khan

Music company Saregama India today said with the passing away of Manna Dey, the company has lost its Kohinoor.
	"With the passing away of Manna Dey, India has lost one of her greatest musicians and Saregama India its priceless Kohinoor," Sanjiv Goenka, Saregama India Ltd chairman, said.
	"A great artist, Manna Dey stood like the incomparable Qutab Minar and we at Saregama gratefully recall his contribution to music and pay our humble tribute to a great artist who was also a great human being," he said.
	The relationship with HMV (now Saregama) began in 1953 when Manna De cut his first album with HMV.
	Out of total 3043 songs in all languages sung by Dey, 2264 songs were Saregama India releases and 741 were in Bengali and 1260 in Hindi.
	Saregama said the last Bengali album was 'Thik Chhabir Moto' in 2006.

Have lost our Kohinoor: Saregama on Manna Dey's death

About 200 children films from 72 countries will be screened during the 18th International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI) to be held here from November 14-20.
	While 53 films have been selected under competitions category, 143 films would be screened under non-competitions category, Andhra Pradesh Information Minister D K Aruna told reporters here.
	The main aim of the film festival is to give opportunity to children from all over the country to participate and view the best films produced by world cinema, she said.
	Czechoslovakia would be the focus country for the ICFFI, 2013, the minister said.
	The films to be screened are put in three categories -- films produced after 2011, shorts and features.
	The minister said awards would be presented in the three categories of Competition Live Action, Competition Animation feature, Competition little directors.
	For the films in competition, Golden Elephant trophy and a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000 as best and Silver Elephant trophy .

200 films to be exhibited at Children's Film Festival

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said Manna Dey's voice won over hearts of many generations in the last few decades.
	Besides thousands of songs in Hindi, Bengali and other languages, Dey's Assamese songs were also very popular among people, Gogoi said in a condolence message to the singer's family.
	"It is an irreparable loss to the country's music, more particularly to film music," Gogoi said.

Manna Dey's Assamese songs were very popular: Gogoi

The 9th edition of the Free Spirit Film Festival concluded here with 'Koan of Spring' directed by Lou Ma Ho bagging the top honour.
	A total of 19 films were screened at the Tibetan Children Village, Mecleodganj.
	'Arise' by Pema Dhondup had its India premiere at the festival. Dhondup, who came all the way from Los Angeles, presented the film and won the best director trophy.
	Dhondup also won the special jury prize.
	Director of the organising committee of Free Spirit Film Festival, Lobsang Wangyal, announced the names of films that won awards.
	The award for best screenplay went to Sanjay Arora for 'Once Again' (Phir Wahi), Olvier Cohen-Bacri won best cinematography for 'Koan of Spring'.
	The best documentary honour went to 'Illusive Peace in Kashmir', 'Villari' directed by Prashant Vanjani bagged the best short film award.
	16-year-old director Ninad Kulkarni received a special mention for his film 'Connection Failed'.
	The audience award went to 'Tofael - the Tea Stall Boy' ...

Free Spirit Film Festival ends,'Koan of Spring' wins best film

Calling himself jobless, Ranbir Kapoor has rubbished reports of having raised his acting fee to Rs 20 crore.
	There were reports that Ranbir apparently charged a huge sum for Abhinav Kashyap's 'Besharam', which failed at the box office.
	"I am jobless now... Have no new films... Hence this look. I don't know if you have seen my last film ('Besharam' - hinting at the failure of the film). It is embarrassing to talk
about the economics of business (fee hike). Actors share profit and loss of a film. It is not true (Rs 20 crore hike)," Ranbir told reporters here at an event.
	It was the huge commercial success of Ayan Mukerji's 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' that prompted Ranbir to hike his fee. Also, now actors demand share in profit for a film. Recently there were reports of Deepika Padukone following suit.
	On this, Ranbir says, "I think there should be no difference between female and male actors. A female actor's contribution to a film is immense. I can't speak for anybody. I am a ...

I am jobless: Ranbir Kapoor

Singer Perrie Edwards says she likes falling ill because it gives her a chance to get pampered by her mother.
	 Edwards, 20, who is the fiancee of One Direction star Zayn Malik, said that falling sick gives her plenty of time to watch Disney Channel shows, reported Contactmusic.
	"I love being poorly, then it's all about me and everyone feels sorry for me - I love that," Edwards said.
	"I'll be in bed covered in blankets watching Disney Channel and my mum will come in with soup. You don't get a lot of sleep in this industry so when you're ill, that's your only chance." she added
	The 'Change Your Life' hitmaker revealed that she does not let her fiance spoil her as it will ruin the element of surprise in their relationship.
	"It gets a bit much when they're too nice. I like a man to keep me on my toes and still be kind-hearted."
	The couple are set to tie the knot next year in 1.5 pounds million ceremony.

Perrie Edwards likes falling sick

Pop star Kelly Clarkson is believed to be sharing a fairytale like romance with her husband Brandon Blackstock, whom she married recently.
	According to the stylist and friend of the Clarkson, Steph Ashmore, the 31-year-old singer and Blackstock are a perfect couple, reported Contactmusic.
	"When you see Kelly and Brandon together, they are just as in love as you would think of in a fairy tale," Ashmore said.
	The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at the Blackberry Farm resort in Walland, Tennessee recently.
	Clarkson carried a yellow and purple bouquet of flowers up the aisle and wore a beautiful gown.

Kelly Clarkson shares fairytale romance with husband

Listen to great singers, watch renowned performing artists and get inspired by listening to interviews of Mother Teresa, Gandhi and other world leaders at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts here where India's audio-visual cultural heritage is up for exhibit.
 	"Our idea is to give a rare material to people and give them a taste of what audio-visual cultural heritage is all about. We have sort of an outreach program of the sudio-visual heritage of this country there are nine institutions which are involved in this exhibition," says Dipali Khanna, member secretary IGNCA.
	The exhibition has brought together hosts of institutions from the public and private sector like All India Radio, Doordarshan, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Archive of Indian Music, NaadSaagar Archives, Archives & Research Centre for Ethnomusicology, School of Cultural Texts & Records, Jadavpur University and Rupayan Sansthan.
	"It's an amazing use of new technology which is available to us. I think this is ...

IGNCA puts audiovisual heritage in public space

Bangladesh today condoled the death of legendary singer Manna Dey, whose versatile voice charmed generations of listeners across boundaries in the Indian subcontinent.
	Dey, 94, died early this morning in a Bangalore hospital after a prolonged illness.
	Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a message, said Dey would remain alive forever among music-loving people of the subcontinent.
	People will never forget his extraordinary melodious voice and unique style, she said.
	Hasina prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed her profound sympathy to his family on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh.
	In a separate message, President Abdul Hamid expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Dey. He said Dey would remain alive in the hearts of music lovers of the subcontinent.
	Dey, who was born in Kolkata, recorded numerous albums in Bengali, his mother tounge. Some of his popular Bengali songs are "Coffee House Er Shei Addata", "Abar Hobeto Dekha", "Ami ...

Bangladesh mourns demise of Manna Dey

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar fondly remembered her association with singer Manna Dey saying she salutes his dedication and spirit.
	The two have collaborated on innumerable hits like 'Pyaar Huaa Ikraar Huaa', 'Chunari Sambhal Gori Udhi Chali', 'Yeh Raat Bheegi-Bheegi', 'Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Men' among others.
	"Today, great classical singer Manna Dey sahab, who we fondly called Manna da, is not among us anymore. He had a very pleasant and easy personality. He was very dedicated to his work. I salute him and pray that his soul rests in peace," Mangeshkar reminisced on Twitter after Dey's death.
	Recalling her first song recording with the legendary singer, she said, "As far as I remember I sang composer Anil Biswas' classical song with him in the year 1947 or 1948. It was the first time we worked together."
	Mangeshkar, 84, and Dey's duet 'Pyar Hua Ikraar Hua' from "Shri 420", picturised on Raj Kapoor and Nargis on a rainy night under an umbrella, is among the most popular ...

Lata Mangeshkar salutes Manna Dey's spirit

The Bengali music industry today described legendary singer Manna Dey as an institution who never compromised with music.
	"Mannada was an outspoken person and never compromised with music. He will be with us forever," singer Sandhya Mukherjee said recounting her association with Dey.
	"We sang together in many films and programmes. He was a great singer. He also made a mark in Hindi cinema playback. He recorded songs till the age of 90," she said.
	Arati Mukherjee, another singer with whom Manna Dey had delivered hits, described him as an institution.
	"He was born with the gift of music, but he constantly worked on it to polish it. He could bring a classical texture into light music and make it acceptable to the common man and that was one of his biggest achievements," she said.
	Vocalist Haimanti Sukla, who was a fan of his since childhood, said Dey wanted Bengali music to achieve global acknowledgment.
	"He always remained a Bengali at heart despite shifting to Mumbai and then ...

Manna Dey was an institution: Bengali music industry

Singer Kelly Rowland's father Christopher Lovett, who was separated from his daughter during her childhood, wishes to reunite with her someday.
	When the 32-year-old singer was seven, her mother Doris Rowland Garrison took her and left Lovett because he was an alcoholic, reported Radar online.
	"So many previous years have passed and I'm getting old. I just pray she comes back into my life before it's too late," says Lovett said.
	Clarkson's father admits that he was a hard drinking husband, who shouted at Garrison in her presence.
	"I couldn't control it. I hoped I could make it up to her. But I'm still waiting for that day," he said.

I pray Kelly comes back into my life, says father

One Direction star Harry Styles reportedly struggled to practise Bikram yoga, where room is heated to about 40 degrees celsius.
	The 19-year-old singer was unable to try a series of 26 postures because the heat became unbearable for him, reported Contactmusic.
	"Harry couldn't handle the heat. The class lasts 90 minutes and is pretty intense but the girls in the class were ribbing him for having to sit down during the exercises," a source said.
	"He took all the winding up in good spirits and said afterwards it was the 'toughest session' he'd ever experienced. The girls thought he was a real gent," the source added.

Harry Styles struggles to practise Bikram yoga?

Actor Ranbir Kapoor says he does not regret doing 'Besharam' because for him every film is a learning experience.
	Released on October 2, 'Besharam' failed to garner much attention at the box office.
	"I don't regret doing the film. All films can't be hit. My first film 'Saawariya' was also a flop. There is no hit formula. I don't know if there is a hit formula. Rather I think I got the experience to work with my parents and Abhinav Kashyap (director)," Ranbir said at a Philips event.
	"I have done mistakes and try and learn from it. I have seen success, failure both and wherever I am today professionally is because of my success and failure," he added.
	Ranbir will be seen next as a boxer in Anurag Kashyap's 'Bombay Velvet'.
	"We have completed 40 per cent of the film and it will release next year in December," Ranbir.
	The movie also features filmmaker Karan Johar.
	"I am happy to be working with him. He is a good actor and is passionate about his work. I was initially feeling how ..

No regrets for doing 'Besharam': Ranbir

Singer Demi Lovato has sparked dating rumours with her on-off boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama after they were spotted holding hands at a Halloween event recently.
	The 21-year-old 'Heart Attack' hitmaker, who reportedly split with Valderrama in 2012, was seen spending time with the actor at Knott's Berry Farm Halloween Haunt in Buena Park, Calif, reported E! Online.
	Lovato, 21, and Valderrama, 33, split last year due to their age difference. In August, Demi joined Valderrama at Disneyland.

Demi Lovato dating Wilmer Valderrama?

Pop star Katy Perry reveals keeping Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift's locks of hair in her purse once as a memento.
	The 28-year-old singer said that when she attended the Grammy Awards for the first time a few years ago, she was so excited to have shared the dressing room with Swift and Cyrus, that she kept their locks of hair in her purse, reported E! Online.
	"One of the first times I went to the Grammys, I got to share a dressing room with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift. "And I asked for a lock of their hair from each one of them, which is totally creepy, but awesome," Perry said.
	The 'Roar' hitmaker thinks that the incident was a little weird.
	"I Put little bows on (the locks) individually and kept them in her purse! "That was my little secret.

Katy Perry kept Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift's hair in her purse

Band Union J's star Josh Cuthbert has confessed that he feels more insecure than ever despite his new found fame.
	The 21-year-old singer said that he lacks confidence to be in the public eye, reported Daily Star.
	 "I've never been more insecure than I am now. I'm a really insecure person. And now we're doing what we're doing with the band, I'm even more insecure. I've kind of got less confident. It's really strange," he said.
	The boyband also comprises Jaymi Hensley, J J Hamblett and George Shelley.

I feel insecure: Josh Cuthbert

King of Pop Michael Jackson has been named the top-earning dead celebrity of 2013.
	The administrators of the late pop star's estate have brought in an estimated USD 160 million in the past year, according to Forbes magazine, thanks to deals with Cirque du Soleil and recorded music sales.
	Jackson beat 'King of Rock and Roll', Elvis Presley, whose daughter Lisa-Marie was once the pop star's wife, and Peanuts cartoonist Charles M Schulz, who came third with a USD 37 million fortune.
	Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor and reggae star Bob Marley round out the top five.
	Taylor's big bucks came from her White Diamonds perfume, which in 2012 brought in USD 53 million in the US alone, as well as rights in old movies, and her "smart stock and real estate investments.
	Ironically, Jackson topped the very much alive Madonna on the pop fortune list. The 'Material Girl' singer was named the top earner on the 2013 celebrity 100 list, with USD 125 million in earnings.

Page 3719 -