Eyeing moolah, MNS has no problems with Bhojpuri

Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2011, 23:34

Despite constantly badmouthing, chastising and thrashing North Indians for snatching jobs meant for the Marathi manoos, when it comes to business, MNS couldn’t agree more with their long lost North Indian brothers!

Bhojpuri film to be produced by MNS leader

Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:23

Despite constantly badmouthing, chastising and thrashing North Indians for snatching jobs meant for the Marathi <i>manoos</i>, when it comes to business, MNS couldn’t agree more with their long lost North Indian brothers!

A three-day Bhojpuri film fest begins in Bihar's capital

Last Updated: Monday, February 14, 2011, 17:35

A three-day Bhojpuri film and cultural festival began here Monday to mark 50 years of the industry that has a large audience in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Bhojpuri cinema is a protest against Bollywood: Avijit Ghosh

Last Updated: Saturday, January 22, 2011, 19:11

In India, the image of Bihar is often associated with lawlessness, corruption and crushing poverty. However, when we talk about its literature and cinema, it is Bhojpuri cinema that rules the roost.

Noted Bhojpuri singer passes away

Last Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 00:02

Bhojpuri singer Baleshwar Yadav died in a Lucknow hospital after a brief illness.

No time-frame for inclusion of Bhojpuri in 8th Schedule: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, August 30, 2010, 21:40

Govt today said it was considering inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution thereby granting it the status as the official language but could not give any time-frame to do so.

Bhojpuri cinema edges its way to success

Last Updated: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 15:44

Under the big tree called Bollywood, the Bhojpuri film industry has been steadily taking root. While the mega Hindi film industry struggles to profit from its releases, its fledgling cousin has been growing steadily, doubling its output from 50 films four years ago to 100 films annually, and making money too.

Court orders FIR against 2 music cos, 3 Bhojpuri singers

Last Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 23:39

A judicial magistrate in Varanasi has directed the police here to register a case against two music companies and three popular Bhojpuri singers for releasing in the market allegedly vulgar songs.