Govindudu Andarivadele Audio Launch Pics

The audio launch of Ram Charan's "Govindudu Andarivadele" ("GAV") is all set to be released in a grand. Mega star Chiranjeevi will be the chief guest for the audio launch event. Also, the film's trailer is also expected to be released.

Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed the music for the first time for a Ram Charan's film. The film, which is directed by Krishna Vamsi, also stars an, Kajal Aggarwal and the family drama is heading for October release.

Amitabh Bachchan grieves over staff member's death

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been down with fever, was left upset after he heard that a staff member who had been serving his family for 30 years and taking care of his Delhi house, died on suddenly.

Big B took to his blog on Friday night and shared that he was in "deepest grief and shock".

"Just lost one of our most sincere staff member - suddenly! Been with us for 30 years managing our Delhi home and office! Spoke to him this morning approving his request for a week's leave to attend to some family matter, and now...gone," the 71-year-old posted.

The thespian said that the man brought up both his children Abhishek and Shweta from when they were almost toddlers.

"Young and healthy, in his 50, no indication of any ailment, left Sopaan our home in Delhi for his place, had a flat (tyre), took it to repair, and collapsed at the garage with a massive cardiac arrest," he added as he mulled over "the suddenness of life and its ways".

The news left the Bachchan family "numbed and in absolute disbelief".

source : toi

Pawan Kalyan an I are best friends: Renu Desai

Actress Renu Desai has parted ways with her former husband Pawan Kalyan over two years ago but apparently she is still good friends with the Power Star. The actress who announced that she is launching their son Akira Nandan in her maiden Marathi directorial venture Ishq Wala Love was overwhelmed by the response she received from Pawan Kalyan fans for a special picture she shared on her Facebook page.

Renu Desai shared another family pic of her with Pawan Kalyan. "After seeing so much love of fans sharing a special pic with u all.pic by Akira.Wishing my best friend( we were, we still are & we will always be best friends) a very Happy Birthday," posted Renu Desai.

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Veteran director Bapu passes away

Veteran director Bapu is no more. He passed away on August 31 after battling illness for the past few weeks. Born in 1933, Bapu's original name was Satthiraju Lakshmi Narayana and he grew up in Narsapur, West Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. He began his career as a cartoonist and quickly rose to fame. Thereafter, he dabbled in painting, writing for several years and his work, especially his depiction of Ramayana and the 'Bapu Bomma' series left an indelible impression on Telugu population across the world.

When he was 14, he first collaborated with his longtime friend, Late Mullapudi Venkataramana and over the span of nearly seven decades, the duo created several literary works which enthralled several generations. Later, they continued their collaboration into films and their works like Sampoorna Ramayanam, Ramanjaneya Yuddham and Seeta Kalyanam were hailed as classics.

Bapu is also a receipient of multiple awards and honours including Padma Shri, two National Awards for Muthyala Muggu and Mr Pellam respectively, apart from two Filmfare awards and a Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to cinema. His last major work was Balakrishna, Nayanthara starrer Sri Ramarajyam, which released in 2011.

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Best and worst of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes so far...

The Cannes Film Festival is famous in India more for the red carpet hits and misses by the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and more recently Vidya Balan. While the Indian media leaves no stone un-turned to scrutinize India's beautiful representatives to the festival in the French Riviera, we bring you the best and worst of the woman who has made many appearances at the Cannes over the years. Read on to know about the yay and nay hairstyles and outfits of Ash at Cannes.

Cannes 2014: THE GOOD- She is back and how! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan showed the world she's totally worth it when she finally stepped onto the Cannes red carpet this time. Ash glittered in a gold Roberto Cavalli off-shoulder dress as she stepped out on the red carpet for the premiere of 'Two Days, One Night'. With her hair in a left loose and a dash of bold red lip colour that did all the talking, Ash surely looked like a goddess! With constant speculations about what she will wear and how she will look, Aishwarya silenced her critics as she sizzled on the red carpet.

Ram Charan gifted Lance Cruiser V8 to Chiranjeevi

Ram Charan gifted Toyato Lance Cruiser V8 to Chiranjeevi on his birthday. The car is priced around Rs.1.25 crores. It is a known news that Ram Charan had presented a Rolls Royce car to Chiranjeevi a few years ago. Chiranjeevi along with his wife went to Nepal on his birthday for participating in few pujas in a temple. Ram Charan has given a clear assurance to the fans and well wishers of Chiranjeevi regarding the official announcement of 150th movie within 1 Month at Chiranjeevi birthday celebrations at CCT.

Chiranjeevi 150th film announcement within 1 Month

Mega Power Star Ram Charan ,Varun Tej, Sai Dharma Tej and Allu Aravind attended the birthday celebrations of Mega Star Chiranjeevi as the Chief Guests.The event was celebrated at Chiranjeevi Blood Bank and fans will be attending in big numbers. Chiranjeevi along with his wife went to Nepal on his birthday for participating in few pujas in a temple. Ram Charan has given a clear assurance to the fans and well wishers of Chiranjeevi regarding the official announcement of 150th movie within 1 Month. Ram Charan said “My assurance to fans is that it willn’t have a heroism, something like holding a sword in hand, thigh slapping and royal moutache. We aren’t aiming any record, but just wanted to make a meaningful flick which remains as a good product in Telugu cinema forever. An official announcement will be made within 1 month,” reveals Cherry.

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