Madhavan loses 15 kg for boxer`s role

Actor R. Madhavan, who turned 44 recently, is stationed in Los Angeles for the last six months preparing for a new film "Laal" in which he'll be seen as a boxer. He has lost 15 kg to look like a boxer.

`It's been a time of a complete physical revamp for me. I've been in LA training and preparing for my part. My entire body structure and body language has changed. I now walk and think like a boxer," Madhavan said during a phone call from Los Angeles.

Abhay Deol building eco-friendly house in Goa

Actor Abhay Deol has turned energy crusader and is building an eco-friendly home in Goa that will have solar panels and rainwater harvesting set-up.

The 38-year-old 'Dev D' star, who bought one acre land in North Goa three years back to build an environment-friendly house, feels such a home will empower him. "I wanted to reduce carbon footprints and also be empowered and independent.

`Humshakals` jukebox out now!

The makers of the upcoming comedy caper - Humshakals have released a Jukebox of their much loved and anticipated songs for fans to enjoy on YouTube. The response received for the launched songs has been very positive, rising every day on the popularity charts. The tracks with their unique lyrics are getting the music lovers grooving to their tunes.

`Kochadaiiyaan` sequel in the offing

Murali Manohar, the co-producer of the latest Rajinikanth- starrer "Kochadaiiyaan", which opened to mixed reports, admits the film has not done as well as expected in the north Indian belt. Nonetheless, he is confident that the team will work harder on its sequel.

"We did what we could, given restrictions of time and budget. I agree we could've done a lot better. We will work much harder on the sequel to 'Kochadaiiyaan'," Manohar said.

"The 3D motion-capture technique was new to the audience in India. While Tamil and Telugu audiences took to the new format of storytelling wholeheartedly, audiences in the Hindi belt neither understood nor did they want to go with the technique. So yes, the response in the north has been disappointing," he added.

Yet, Manohar is confident of recovering costs.

"We are already a big success in Tamil and Telugu. Recovery of investment in Hindi would take longer than we expected. But we're confident of getting back our investments," he said.

Watch Sunidhi On A Live Chat For `Mighty Raju - Rio Calling`

Sunidhi Chauhan, the singer for the song 'Rio shaher hai Khushiyon Ka', from the much awaited animated film 'Mighty Raju - Rio Calling.' was a part of a Live Chattoday. It can be viewed at http://youtu.be/E5OWXJmMF9o This live chat provides an opportunity for the fans to get to know her better.

Talking about her association with the movie, Sunidhi said, `I personally loveanimated films, I am crazy about it and I can just watch them again and again.`

Given a chance if she could give the voice over to any one character from Mighty Raju Rio Calling, Sunidhi replied `Maria.` `As my song, Rio sheher hai khushiyo ka is also for Maria, I relate to her character the best.` Also when asked about her experience whilst working on the song, she said `I didn't want the song to end. I know that Sunil Kaushik ji's is a fabulous composer, having worked with him earlier once, but when I heard the song, I couldn't believe the amazing music he had created. I actually felt I was in Rio myself.`
Watch Sunidhi On A Live Chat For `Mighty Raju - Rio Calling`

Mighty Raju is an Indian animated series of films aimed at young children, focusing on the adventures of Raju, a 4 year old boy in the city of Aryanagar. The film comes from the makers of Chhota Bheem, Green Gold Animation.

Green Gold Animation is well known for their original Indian Animated Content and it is also the only Indian company to diversify itself into Licensing & Merchandising, Digital Media, Theatrical movie production, Branded stores and Distribution. It has been a pioneer in creating wholesome entertainment for kids of all ages and is known for its hugely popular and path breaking original content.

Girl child not a burden, says Priyanka Chopra

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has always lent support to women empowerment, spoke about the importance of educating a girl child as part of a 'Girl Rising Project' session at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards here.

Nargis gets clicked with 50 Cent

Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, who recently shot for her first international film titled "Spy" in the US, caught up with global rapper Curtis Jackson, popular as 50 Cent.