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Actress Mallika Sherawat in Love, Barack - Politics has never been this sexy

Mallika SherawatFeb 8, 2010 (washington bangla radio) Mallika Sherawat will act in a Hollywood political-comedy.

Bollywood actress and model (Murder [Buy Hindi Movie DVD Online]) has bagged a role in Hollywood political-comedy “Love, Barack”, whose tagline is “Politics has never been this sexy”.

Bhalobasha Dibash (Valentin's Day) 2010 | Special Gift Ideas, Music MP3 Download and Blu-Ray DVD Release

Feb 7, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio) Valentine's Day, observed in Bengal as Bhalobasha Dibash, celebrates romatic love originally across the western world and is rapidly gaining popularity in emerging economies like India whose population is incresingly eager to adopt their perceived American way of life.

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Film Review: Viji Thampi's Veluthambi Dalava (2010, Malayalam)

Continuing the success of Malayalam movies based on historical characters and events, acclaimed director Viji Thampi is working on Veluthambi Dalava  - a cinema adaptation from the life of Velayudhan Chempakaraman Thampi (1765 - 1809), the Dalawa (Prime Minister) of the Indian kingdom of Travancore between 1802 and 1809) during the reign of Maharajah Bala Rama Varma Kulasekhara Perumal. Velayudhan is regarded as one of the first Indian freedom fighters who rebelled against British occupation forces in the Indian subcontinent.


The filmn is produced by Renjith Rajaputra. The title role of Velayudhan Chempakaraman Thampi will be played by Malayalam actor Prithviraj, whose debut in Malayalam cinema was with Nandanam (2002) and a long string of successful films inlcuding Swapnakoodu, Ananthabhadram, Chocolate, Vaasthavam, Classmates, Thirakkatha, Thalappavu, Puthiya Mukham, and Robinhood. Prithviraj's Tamil films include Kana Kandaen, Parijatham and Mozhi etc.  Prithviraj's Telugu Movie Police Police is also on the floors.

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Film Review: Yavarum Kelir (2010) Tamil Movie

Feb 7, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio)  
Kamal Hassan
Kamal Hassan (Wikipedia image)

Yavarum Kelir (2010) is an upcoming romantic-comedy Tamil movie directed by K S Ravikumar and produced by Udayanidhi Stalin and Red Giant Movies.

Veteran Indian cinema actor Kamal Hasaan is cast with Trisha Krishnan for the first time in Yavarum Kelir. The musical score of the film is composed by Kamal Hasaan's daughter Shruti Hasan who previously composed the music for the superhit Unnaipol Oruvan (2009) [Buy Tamil Movie DVD Online].

Film Review: Thamizh Padam (2010) The First Indian Tamil mockumentary comedy film

Feb 7, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio) Latest Tamil Movie New PosterThamizh Padam (2010) is a Tamil movie release starring Shiva, Disha Pandey, M S Baskar, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Manobala and others. The film is directed by C S Amudhan and produced by Dayanidhi Alagir. Music is by Kannan.

Thamizh Padam is unique in the sense it is actually a satirical comedy based on the very predictable "formula" based Tamil movie industry productions aimed at mass consumption for box-office profit.

Read the complete review and watch the free promo video online.

Would Columbus have discovered America if he was married ?

Feb 7, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio): This is a piece in Bengali font floating around the internet. It basically explains why Christopher Columbus would have failed to discover America if he was married. The origin of this piece is unknown to WBRi - any information towards identifying the great humorist who created this would be welcome.

Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai STAR TV Channel Show - Indian Hindi serial

Feb 7, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio) Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai STAR TV Show serial

Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai is a popular Indian STAR TV Channel Television show broadcast weekdays at 8:30 PM in UK and 9 PM in India.

The story revolves around a beautiful 20-year young girl Sadhna who has lost her parents, and faces the world with her hot beauty and no parental guidance. Sadhna has been brought up by her maternal uncle and aunt in the historic Indian city of Agra (famous for the Taj Mahal), and she grew up together with her cousin Ragini whose dark complexion is considered a disadvantage by Indian standards of beauty. Sadhna and Ragini are extremely close sisters, though. The show reflects society's opinion of beauty. Ragini and Sadhna are forever facing being compared to one another as one is fair (Sadhna) the other dark (Ragini). The show is based on the problems Ragini's family faces in finding her a husband and the rejections and assaults on her self esteem that Ragini faces due to the colour of her skin. Being closer than real sisters, Sadhna feels her cousins pain and tries her best to find Ragini her Prince Charming, even if it means sacrificing her happiness.

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PRINCE (2010) O Mere Khuda - Atif Aslam | It's Showtime - Latest HD Full Song Audio MP3 Promo HQ Music Video

Prince (2010) Hindi MovieA new Indian theartrical trailer from upcoming Bollywood Hindi Movie Prince It's Showtime has been released online.

The promo is a full hindi film song music video of the track "O MERE KHUDA" performed by playback singer ATIF ISLAM.

Prince (Hindi/English, 2010) stars Vivek Oberoi as Prince, with Nandana Sen, Aruna Murty, Niroo Singh, Isaiah as Sarang, Sanjay Kapoor as Officer Khan, Dalip Tahil as Colonel Khanna, Manish Anand as Mike, Mayur Puri as PK, Rajesh Khattar as Sherry and Mohit Chauhan as Agent.

Download the fill OST Soundtrack of PRINCE online in MP3 format - Download Link >

 Watch the promo-preview trailer online.

Rubik's Cube Solved in Karthik Calling Karthik (2010): Watch New Hindi Movie HD Trailer Release - Farhan Akhtar Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone Poster Karthik Calling KarthikFeb 6, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio): A great new High-Definition HD / HQ promo-preview free trailer has been released for upcoming Bollywood Hindi Movie Karthik Calling Karthik that you can watch online.

The trailer features the lead actor-actress pair Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone engaged in courtship, cut short by events regarding a phone call and someone else claiming to be Karthik. A Rubik's Cube is placed next to the phone, that too in its solved position - perhpas it offers a clue on the mystery behind two Karthiks.

Karthik Calling Karthik is written & directed by Vijay Lalwani. The other stars are Shefali Shah, Ram Kapoor and Vipin Sharma. Music is directed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. It is the story of a lovable loser, Karthik, whose life changes with the help of someone who also claims to be Karthik. It’s a thrilling, soulful and romantic journey of this man's victory against all odds.

Watch the latest theatrical trailer of Karthik Calling Karthik online.

USA is the Theme once again at the 35th Kolkata Book Fair 2011

Feb 6, 2010 (Washington Bangla Radio) At the conclusion and award ceremony of the 34th Kolkata (Calcutta) 2010, the Consul General of the United States Consulate, Calcutta - Beth Payne - announced that the USA will be the Theme of the 35th Calcutta International Book Fair 2011.

Hindus worldwide urged to extend helping hand to poor on Mahashivratri

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending Mahashivrati greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has asked them each to take a vow of adopting at least one charitable project on this auspicious occasion for less fortunate members of the community.
 

My Name Is Khan World Premiere Live: SHAH RUKH KHAN, KAJOL & KARAN JOHAR "LIVE" ON FEBRUARY 10

<img src="http://i50.tinypic.com/2s60ca1.jpg" align="left" alt="Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol & Karan Johar LIVE on the Global Premiere Night of My Name is Khan on February 10, 2010">Experience the joy of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol & Karan Johar LIVE on the Global Premiere Night of My Name is Khan on February 10, 2010.

Washington DC Live Webcam - Winter Storm Blizzard of February 2010

Our live webcam video broadcasting live from our corporate headquarters and studios in Germantown, Maryland in suburbian Washington DC. Coverage of the winter storm / blizzard of February 2010 expected to break a few records. The live video stream will be on as long as we have power at the station - we do not have generators, unfortunately.

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M Night Shyamalan's AVATAR - The Last Airbender (2010) Hollywood Sci-Fi Movie Trailer Release

The Last Airbender PosterAcclaimed Hollywood director M Night Shyamalan who is well known for his English blockbusters like The Happening (2008) [Buy Blu-Ray DVD], Unbreakable (2000) [Blu-Ray DVD], The Sixthe Sense (1999) [Buy Blu-Ray DVD] is directing the movie adaptation of the first season of the popular TV animated cartoon series AVATAR - The Last Airbender.

OnlineBook Sale | Avatar Last AirbenderThe AVATAR - The Last Airbender series books are available online for purchase HERE >

Watch the new free promo-preview trailer for The Last Airbender online and read the complete review.

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Maya Bazaar (2009) Bengali Movie

A still from MAYA BAZAR Bengali MovieMaya Bazaar, the Bengali movie by Joydeep Ghosh, premiered in India at the 14th International Film Festival of Kerala 2009.

An ensemble of three stories. Memories is the story of a young widow Kuhu, who is engulfed by the memory of her deceased husband. Soul tells the story of Dhritin, a painter who is obsessed with the image of a girl who frequents his dreams.  The third story Future is about two friends who are always engaged in the age-old debate on atheism and faith. The argument of natural and supernatural goes on and on until they come to face the ultimate truth of life.

Gaurav Pandey's Shukno Lanka (2010) Bengali Movie starring Mithun Chakraborty, Emma Brown, Debasree Roy, Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty - Emma Brown - Shukno Lanka
Mithun & Emma - PTI Picture via Sulekha.com

Shukno Lanka (2010) is directed by Gaurab Pandey and stars Mithun Chakraborty, Emma Brown, Debasree Roy, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Nandini Chatterjee, Shaheb Chatterji and others. Cinematography is by Mahesh Aney. The film is produced by Joy Ganguly and Soumo Ganguly.

Complete cast crew details, synopsis and theatrical trailer.

Aayirathil Oruvan (Tamil, 2010) Releasing Pongal | Trailer

Ayirathil Oruvan Poster

Billed as an adventure thriller, the movie is about a journey to an unexplored world - an island like the one King Kong was grabbed from, inhabited by an indigenous native tribe with a culture having the usual number of secrets for such tribes in movies, including an Easter-island like astronomical construction. Snakes, Halloween-type moonrises, and of course sex contribute to the film. Going by the trailer, Aayirathil Oruvan is likely to be a visual feast, with shades from The Mummy, Indiana Jones, King Kong, The Scorpion King, and everything of such nature finding a place in the film.

Main Aur Mrs Khanna (2009) - UTV Motion Pictures Theatrical Trailers - Watch free online

Main Aur Mrs Khanna Hindi Movie Poster

Washington Bangla Radio movie news and entertainment blog, in association with UTV Motion Pictures, presents the complete Main Aurr Mrs Khanna theatrical preview promo trailers.

Arekti Premer Golpo (2010)

The Kolkata Bengali Movie industry seems to have a sudden craze for alternative lifestyles. The recent flick Cha-E-Chuti, in spite of being a film that should have stood up for its skillful making and freshness, nevertheless became popular in at least some, if not most, part because of its depiction of romantic love between two women in a way that is far from the subtle portrayal of similar feelings in Nil Nirjane (Get DVD).

The new Bangla film Arekti Premer Golpo to be released in 2010 is of interest for a couple of reasons.

Arekti Premer Golpo Bengali Movie
Shooting for Arekti Premer Golpo - Image credit: ilovekolkata.in

Goutam Ghose's Moner Manush - The Man Of The Heart (2010) | An Indo-Bangladesh joint venture Bengali film

Moner Manush Bengali Movie
Moner Manush - Gautam Ghose with Bonny and Jisan

"Moner Manush" is an Indo-Bangladesh joint venture based on Sunil Gangopadhyay’s novel on Lalan Fakir where Prosenjit Chatterjee will play the lead.

Download JASHN Songs MP3 Album Online

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Sumana Chakraborty | A versatile Bengali Film, Modern & Folk Singer

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Bengali Modern Film Folk Songs | Bangla Adhunik Gan | Sumana ChakrabartySumana Chakrabarty is a popular Bengali Film, Modern (Adhunik) and Folk Songs singer from Kolkata & Mumbai (Bombay), India. Sumana took singing lessons from her Gurus Pundit Ajoy Chakrabarty, Smt. Sreela Banerjee (daughter of Pandit Tarapada Chakrabarty) and Sree.Anal Chatterjee. A graduate from Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta, Sumana has received scholarships and won many awards, including West Bengal State Music Academy Scholarship 1996, Lady Braboune best singer award 2000, Inter-College award AGONE’2000, and All India Radio eastern zonal award for devotional songs.

Listen online to bengali film songs by Sumana. Watch music videos.

What's your Rashi ? (2009) Watch Official Promo Preview Trailers Free Online | UTV Motion Pictures via WBRi

What's Your Rashi (2009) Poster

Washington Bangla Radio movie news and entertainment blog, in association with UTV Motion Pictures, presents this exclusive promo trailer video of WHAT'S YOUR RASHI ? (2009) Hindi Bollywood movie. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Harman Baweja, Suzy Brack and others.. PRODUCERS: Visit our web-site and contact us for free global promotion of your movies to our internet radio listeners and web-site visitors.


Potadar Kirti (2010) - Bangla Movie

PATADAR KIRTI - POTADAR KIRTIPOTADAR KIRTI is a Bengali movie upcoming in 2010, directed by Kolkata Bangla movie director Jeet Dutta. The film has a star cast from Kolkata and Bangladesh - including Rituparna Sengupta, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Shreya Pande, Ferdous andmore.