Urmila sizzles in Ramu's Company

Director Ramgopal Varma's fascination with actress Urmila Matondkar hasn't ebbed.

The sultry Rangeela star has now been roped in a for a special item song for Varma's Company that will open at theatres across the country on April 12.

This is Urmila's third special appearance -- she had earlier appeared in item songs in Lajja and China Gate.

-- Bharati Dubey

Arya Babbar, Tanisha debut with Ramoji Rao's next

As Raj Babbar's son, Arya, gears up for his foray into Bollywood with Ab Ke Baras directed by Raj Kanwar, the strapping lad had also just signed his second film with Ramoji Rao. And his leading lady will be Tanisha, Kajol's little sister.

The shooting of the film, a remake of a Southern super hit, is slated to begin in April.

Advani's daughter enters Bollywood

Home Minister L.K Advani's daughter, Pratibha has already created a name for herself by anchoring a weekly television show Ghoomta Aaina on Sab TV.

Rumours have it that she will be dabbling in feature films too. The film will be based on the current Kashmir scenario and Pratibha is working on the script and star cast.

Rajasthan government withdraws concessions

The Rajasthan government's decision to withdraw the five-year 'Entertainment Tax Holiday' it had earlier announced for new Multiplex Cinema halls in the state has angered theatre owners.

New Multiplex Cinema halls in Rajasthan attracted over Rs 700 crore of investment but owners, who were relying on the tax exemptions, are now unsure of recovering their investments.

The government claims that since many cinema halls in the state shut shop recently, annual revenue from entertainment tax has dipped sharply, making it impossible to grant concessions.

Compiled by: Vivek Fernandes
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