IFFI begins in Goa

The 38th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI-07) began in Goa with much fanfare. The inaugural lamp was lit by Bollywood Superstar Shahrukh Khan. He was assisted by Priyamani, a South Indian star. The inaugural function was attended by Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Priyranjan Dasmunshi, Chief Minister Digamber Kamat, Secretary (I&B) Asha Swarup, Goa Chief Secretary Mr. J. P. Singh, Panjim Mayor Mr. Tony Rodrigues and Festival Director Neelam Kapur.

Mr. Priyaranjan Dasmunshi maintained that Goa will be a permanent venue to host the International Film Festival of India every year. CM Digamber Kamat too expressed the same opinion. The Union government has decided to confer lifetime achievement award on veteran actor Dilip Kumar and melody queen Lata Mangeshkar. Romanian film '4 months, 3 weeks & 2 days' was screened as the opening film. Actors of the movie Cristian Mungiu and Anamaria Marinca were felicitated at the inaugural ceremony.

Manoj Kumar to sue Farah and Shahrukh

Shahrukh and Deepika Padukone starer "Om Shanti Om" ran into trouble as yesterday's star Manoj Kumar alias Mr. Bharat has decided to sue both Shahrukh and director Farah Khan for defaming him in the movie. Manoj Kumar is upset at the way he has been made fun of in the movie.

The movie shows a scene of the 70's in which a Manoj Kumar look-alike (face was almost covered by his hands) was not allowed to enter the premiere of a film and was beaten up by the cops. According to Manoj Kumar, Farah told him that she would be using a body-double of him in the movie. However, he never imagined that he would be portrayed in such bad light.

Battle line drawn for 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Saawariya'

Bollywood presented a fitting Diwali Gift to its millions of viewers with the relase of Om Shanti Om and Saawariya on Friday. These are the most anticipated big films of the year. While Shahrukh and Deepkia Padukone already created a storm with the launch of Om Shanti Om, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya has put up a stiff challege to it.

Saawariya generated much curiosity because of the star cast. Ranbir Kapoor, son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu and Sonam Kapoor, daughter of Anil Kapoor are set to make the debut in this much-awaited film. Both films have strong and powerful music composition and all their songs have already become hits. Now let's see how the viewers review these movies. 'Om Shanti Om' or 'Saawariya', the ultimate winner is Bollywood.