Cannes, May 21 : The big cultural movie gap between India’s vast film market and the rest of the world acts inhibits the nation’s films from conquering new territory in global markets, a forum at the Cannes Film Festival was told Sunday.

Mumbai, Feb 23 : Canada-Based Indian film director Deepa Mehta is now busy in finding the right accessories to match with the sari she is going to wear for the Oscar night. “Just two more days to go! John (Abraham) is on the way although his mother had pneumonia. Right now I’m only concentrating on the accessories for my sari for the Oscars night,” Says Mehta.

New Delhi, Feb 20 : Actor Zayed Khan, is very choosy about the advertisements. He says that when it comes to endorsements he gives preference to those suiting his popular image. “Endorsements are the cream on the cake. It is very important to be attentive and serious about your image while choosing ads. I endorse a brand not keeping in mind the sense of responsibility but something that fits my persona and lifestyle,”Says Zayed.

Mumbai, Feb 19 : Amitabh Bachchan has now agreed to work with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta.Deepa Mehta will explore racism in her next film “Exclusion,” for which she has chosen Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.

New Delhi, Feb 15 : “Water” directed by Deepa Mehta opens in theaters on April 28 . Apart from this Water will also open the 4th annual film festival in March this year.

New Delhi, Feb 4 : Year 2006 was one of the glorius one in the history of bollywood, with big hits like Lage Raho Munnabhai, Rang de Basanti, Dhoom2, Krrish, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Omkara. And it still continues in this year with good start with “Guru”, “Salaam-e-Ishq”, “Traffic Signal”.

New York, Jan 24 : Canada-based Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta prefers to wear a sari for on the night of 79th Annual Academy Awards.

New York, Jan 23 : Deepa Mehta’s “Water” is only few steps far from the prestigious Oscar Award.