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Indian designers are not doing enough to tap the country's traditional textiles and crafts, which are readily inspiring the foreign world, says Simon P. Lock, the founder of the Australia Fashion Week. He also says organisers need to cut down on number of fashion weeks in the country, and rev up the Indian catwalk.

Modern technology has overshadowed the feel of original music, rues Amitabh Bachchan, who is recording his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's "Madhushala" in his voice. The megastar is also skeptical about the poetry connecting with today's youth. "...singing the verses of Madhushala, the 'alaap' and lending orchestral brilliance to the basic structure that I made in an impromptu setting on my piano.

Vidya Balan's "Kahaani" seems to have a struck a chord with the audiences in a big way as the gripping thriller has entered its third week and is still proving to be a crowd puller. The film not only defies the new box office mantra of "focus on first three days' box office collection", but also proves that the actress has a long way to go. The film earned Rs.43.05 crore since its release March 9.

Veteran singer Shubha Mudgal is set to perform at a fusion concert for the cause of promoting safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth. The concert "Aakhir Kyon", organised by White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (WRAI), will be held at the India Habitat Centre here Monday.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says it upsets him when he sees people disrespect talent, especially at cultural performances. "I see many a moment when the professionals play at gatherings. They come to exhibit their artistry, not to be a replacement for piped music at a lavish wedding or a party.

Riteish Deshmukh says he felt overwhelmed to work with veterans like Randhir and Rishi Kapoor, who shared insights about their personal and professional life on and off the sets of "Housefull 2". "The experience was (too good). I mean to work with Chintuji (Rishi) and to see him act...

Actors Vivek Oberoi and Neha Sharma will be seen together in a gangster lover story to be produced by filmmaker Kumar Taurani. "Tips starting new film with Vivek Oberoi and Neha Sharma. It's a gangster love story," Taurani posted on his Twitter page. Taurani has also asked his followers to suggest a title for the film.

After Bollywood celebrities like Shahid Kapoor, Dia Mirza and Sonam Kapoor, a slew of designers have taken a step ahead to create awareness to save animals against cruelty. Designer's Inc. in association with animal rights organisation People for Animals (PFA) gave a preview of their spring-summer collection as a gesture to support animals against cruelty here Friday night.

Actress Amrita Puri, who was noticed for her behejni-turned-modern makeover in her debut film "Aisha", says theatre helps her maintain her acting skills. "I have done a lot of theatre. I love it because there is a lot more creativity in it and it helps me keep my acting skills sharp.

The industry is abuzz with news of Sonam Kapoor's pairing with southern star Dhanush in "Raanjhanaa", but the actress prefers to keep mum on the project. "I think Dhanush is very, very cute looking. I am looking forward to working with him.

That's the news doing the rounds in the Bollywood circles. Apparently the actress has been paid a whopping; hold your breath, 11 Cr to act in the Zanjeer remake opposite Ram Charan. Earlier Deepika Padukone was said to be the actress considered for this part but Priyanka Chopra seems to have won the mandate of the unit at the last moment.

The first schedule of the film in the combination of actor Siddharth and director Nandini Reddy has finished. Samantha is the heroine in this film and she along with other cast participated in the first schedule, which happened in Hyderabad city.

Shooting of Yeto Vellipoindi Manasu has reached its final stage. The climax of the film is being currently shot in London where actress Samantha joined the shoot recently. Yeto Vellipoindi Manasu is directed by Gautham Menon and stars Nani and Samantha in the lead.

Southern actress Asin Thottumkal, who started her Bollywood journey with "Ghajini", says she wants to focus only on commercial movies. "Right now I am concentrating on commercial space. If in commercial space I get a good character, then I will cope up with that.

The "Housefull 2" cast is called the Dirty Dozen as it boasts of prominent names from Bollywood, but making a multi-starrer is not easy says director Sajid Khan. He also believes that actors don't make films - films make actors. "More than me, Sajid Nadiadwala (producer of the film) has taken that risk (of making the multi-starrer).

After struggling for fame and money in the modelling world for three years, Delhi boy Abhishek Malik has finally got lucky with a key role in new TV show "Chhal...Sheh Aur Maat". "The main reason I have shifted from modelling to TV is because I was looking for fame," Abhishek told IANS in an interview.

Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan isn't perturbed over Pakistan banning "Agent Vinod", saying that very little revenue would be lost by the restriction imposed on his home production, which is releasing Friday. "We have lost some revenue, just around Rs.1 crore. They are always banning our movies.

Television actor Karan Mehra, known for his role in the TV show "Virrudh", is happy with the way his film career is shaping up, but admits star power does help in getting people to the theatres. "It is true that star power does help in getting good opening for any film even though it would have flaws.

Southern star Dhanush has teamed with Sonam Kapoor for his Bollywood debut "Raanjhanaa" and says it is too early for him to judge the acting abilities of his co-star. "I think it's really too soon for me to judge what kind of an actress Sonam is.

From slums to flats, from "Slumdog Millionaire" to another international movie with Anthony Hopkins. The dream ride continues for Rubina Rafiq Qureshi and Azharuddin Ismail, who will now be seen in British director-producer Martin Pennell's "Lord Owen's Lady".