Mumbai, April 7 (IANS): Rajat Kapoor's "Ankhon Dekhi" will be shown as part of the 12th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), and the actor-filmmaker is upbeat about it.
IFFLA will begin Tuesday.
"If you are in LA - watch ‘Ankhon Dekhi’ on April 9 as part of IFFLA 2014," Rajat tweeted Monday.
The quirky drama has been lauded for its content by the film fraternity.
IFFLA is a non-profit organisation devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, supporting emerging filmmakers, recognizing the leadership of entertainment industry performers and business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora.
The fest will conclude April 13.
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Rahul Bose up for fight against dengue
On World Health Day Monday, actor Rahul Bose, who was exposed to an anti-dengue campaign in Singapore, has pledged his support to a drive to do away with the mosquito-borne disease.
“Just back from Singapore where an anti-dengue campaign is seen everywhere. In malls, condominium complexes, schools. Have instantly agreed to participate in a dengue awareness campaign. Will be kicking it off on Twitter today (Monday) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m,” he posted on Twitter Monday.
"On World Health Day I pledge my support to #UandMeAgainstDengue," he added.
The 46-year-old also has an NGO called The Foundation whose vision is to see a world free of discrimination of all forms.
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‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ makes Lata laugh
Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar had a good time watching megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Boman Irani letting down their hair on Kapil Sharma’s “Comedy Nights With Kapil”.
The “Bhoothnath Returns” stars had visited the sets of the show and the episode was aired last weekend.
“Namaskar Amitabh Bachchanji, Boman Iraniji, Kapil Sharma. Aisa comedy show maine aaj tak nahi dekha. Aap sab ko badhaai (I have never seen a comedy show like this. Congratulations to all),” the 84-year-old posted on Twitter Sunday.
She had earlier met Kapil, host and producer of the show, at her recording studio.