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August 14, 2010: Rajiv Virani, director of Help in conversation with Jyothi Venkatesh on the eve of the release of his horror film.

Is Help your debut film as a director?

Help is not actually my first film as a filmmaker. I am perhaps the only director in the world, who is being called a debutant in spite of making two films earlier. This is because they are yet to see the light of the day in India. I had earlier made not one but two English films – The Whisperers starring Manoj Bajpai and Rahul Bose and My Bollywood Bride. Unfortunately, for me, while The Whisperers has been stuck in the cans, My Bollywood Bride, starring Kashmira Shah in the lead and directed by her husband did not get a proper release in India though.

Things are going to be a little bit hotter than usual in British Columbia for a few days this month. No, not from any global warming, but from Indian indie king Rahul Bose! CanadianImmigrant.ca reports that the star of The Whisperers is traveling to Vancouver in his role as Oxfam ambassador. While there, he’ll raise awareness about climate change among the city’s thriving South Asian population.

During the brief engagement, set to run 21-23 October, Rahul will speak in several locations, informing attendees about how to effectively urge politicians to pass climate-friendly legislation. An inhabitant of the Solomon Islands, Christina Ora, will accompany the actor and share how climate change has affected her home.

Of course, social activism is nothing new for Mr. Bose—he’s well known for championship of causes such as child rights, gender equality, and communal harmony in addition to climate change. It...

Download image as wallpaper Tara Sharma has been seen in quite a few interesting films such as Masti, Page 3 and Khosla Ka Ghosla to name a few. However, post Khosla Ka Ghosla, Tara hasn't had a single release barring her cameo act in Heyy Babyy. Now the chirpy actress is all set to be seen in a variety of roles in the coming months. Tara has in fact been signed by none other than Dharma Productions for their Saif- Kareena-Vivek starrer which Rensil D'silva will be directing. Bollywood Hungama spoke to an excited Tara who is looking forward to working with one of the country's biggest banners. "Yes, I am doing Rensil's film. I got a call from the casting and production team at Dharma Productions. They asked me to go through the script. I read the script and really liked my role. The film is a political thriller...