Lagaan, Monsoon Wedding feature at Palm Springs film fest

Lagaan, India's official entry to the Oscars and Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding seem to have gained a great amount of international admiration.

The two films will now be screened at the 13th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival that is scheduled to be held from January 10, 2002 to January 21, 2001.

The two films will be part of 150 films selected from over 45 countries.

Vikram Bhatt to direct Bobby Deol

Vikram Bhatt has been signed by producer K P Singh to direct his forthcoming project starring Bobby Deol.

Singh, we hear, is commencing work on two projects, one of which will be directed by his son.

No nomination for Karan

Karan Johar is miffed with the Screen Annual Awards. Why, you ask? The director hasn't received a nomination in the Best Director Category for the upcoming awards for his blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

The directors who will be competing for the top slot then would be Anil Sharma (Gadar), Ashutosh Gowariker (Lagaan), Farhan Akhtar (Dil Chahta Hai), Madhur Bhandarkar (Chandni Bar) and Shyam Benegal (Zubeidaa)

Jackie Shroff is the Icon Of The Year

Jackie Shroff was awarded the Icon Of The Year Award by Vijay Mallya and Shobhaa De at the King Fisher Fashion Show held recently in Mumbai.

Jackie said that he owed his sophisticated look to his wife Ayesha and designer Anna Singh. The actor continues to remain a favourite with the youth and still impresses every one with his charm.

Compiled by: Vivek Fernandes
Design: Imran Shaikh