Shekhar Kapur to direct daughter's music video

Acclaimed film director and producer Shekhar Kapur who shot to fame with his film Bandit Queen and later with Elizabeth is all set with his next directorial venture. However, this time, Shekhar will be directing a music video featuring his 12-year-old daughter, Kaveri.

Kaveri, Kapur and his estranged wife Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's daughter, is all set to record her first single and music video that will be directed by papa dearest Shekhar. Though this will be Kaveri's debut album, the 12 year old has written and composed the entire album herself

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Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

Jaspal Bhatti was undoubtedly one of the most famous and talented comedy actors in the country. And this morning, this great comedian met with a road accident in Punjab's Nakodar town (40 km from Jalandhar), and made his way to the heavens.

News reports have it that his car crashed into a tree along the highway while he was on his way to Jalandhar for promoting his upcoming film Power Cut, which he had produced and directed and was due for release this Friday. The film was to launch Jasraj, his son. Post the accident; he was rushed to a hospital in Jalandhar where doctors declared him dead. Among the injured were his son and the film's heroine Surili Gautam. 

Jaspal Bhatti, who made TV shows like Ulta-Pulta, Flop Show, and a film called Mahaul Theek Hai, will be cremated later this evening. 

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Kahaani wins at Fiji International Film Fest

Vidya Balan's winning streak continues with Kahaani. The film, after having won the audiences' hearts and acclaims galore, has now been named the best film at the International Film Festival in Fiji. The said festival, which was held in Labasa, was a two-week long event that was partnered with Indian High Commission and organized by Fiji National University and Film Fiji. As per an Indian High Commission statement, the festival that had opened with the screening of Kahaani had over 250 entries, of which about 125 films were screened in Suva and other cities. The Indian feature and documentary films were also a part of festival whereKahaani received the award in 'Best Film' category. While Rajkumar Hirani received 'Best Director' award for his film 3 Idiots, special Jury Best Film award went toKumavatara. The festival featured a diverse variety of international and local film entries which included French, Russian, Middle Eastern films, Bollywood blockbusters and Bengali classics. These films were screened from all over the country from October 5 to 18.

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Bollywood News Yash Chopra cremated in Mumbai

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra, who passed away last evening after suffering from dengue and multiple organ failure, was cremated today afternoon at Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai. Needless to say the who's who of the film fraternity was present to pay their last respects to one of India's greatest filmmakers.

Earlier this morning, Yashji's body covered with white flowers had been kept on stage number 3 of the YRF studio since morning for people to come and pay homage. A huge black and white photo of the director was also there with several candles lit around it. Among those who were present this morning at YRF studios were Bollywood biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Ramesh Sippy, Gulzar, Subhash Ghai, Shyam Benegal, Prem Chopra, Ashutosh Gowariker, Shankar- Ehsaan- Loy and many more. 

Surely Bollywood and its fans world over will forever miss the legendary filmmaker!

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Bollywood News Amrita Arora names her baby boy Rayaan

Amrita Arora is now a mom twice over. In 2010, her first son Azaan was born. On Saturday, Amrita and her husband Shakeel Ladak were blessed with another baby boy.

The couple has named their second son Rayaan.

And to think that just a few days earlier Amrita was seen at her best friend Kareena Kapoor's mehndiceremony, looking radiant and heavily pregnant.

Says a friend of Amrita, "Despite doctors' orders, Amrita insisted on attending Kareena's sangeetceremony. She insisted she wouldn't miss it for the world."

Confirming the news Amrita said, "Yes, we've named our baby boy Rayaan. He's adorable. His name means, 'the door to paradise'. I am happy to be looking after my two boys and have no plans of returning to films."

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