MP govt cracks down on vulgarity
The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended the licences of several theatres in the state, including Starlit, Shri Krishna and Praful in Indore, Rajshri Talkies and Krishna at Shujalpur, Amar Talkies at Sehora and Apsara Talkies, Bhopal for screening vulgar films and uncensored interpolations.

Entertainment One launched
Govind Nihalani, Praveen Nischol, Prakash Jha, Romesh Sharma and John Mathew Mathan have launched Entertainment One, a company that produces feature films and TV software. Adlabs holds a 25 per cent stake in the outfit.

Theatre gutted
The Ahmedabad multiplex, City Gold has been closed after two of the complex’s theatres were affected by a fire on January 24.

Mohabbatein tapes seized
Mumbai cops from the Wadala police station seized tapes of Mohabbatein from Guddu Cable Network of Siti Cable after a tip-off that the network was illegally screening the film.

T-Series signs Jassi
Super Cassettes Industries have signed Punjabi pop sensation Jassi to sing for three forthcoming albums for the company.

Docufest in Mumbai
Vaastav — The Reality, a festival of short documentary films is to be held at The Club, Mumbai from March 8-10. All the films have been produced by TVE (Television for the Environment), a London-based NGO.

Pappu Verma, FWICE chief
Pappu Verma was elected the president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after a gap of two years.

Rahul music on Feb 14
Mukta Arts’ Rahul directed by Prakash Jha will be released by Tips on Valentine’s Day,

Anupam wields megaphone
Vashu Bhagnani performed the mahurat of Om Jai Jagadish to be directed by Anupam Kher.

Rekha in Maa
Mahesh Manjrekar has signed Rekha to play the title role in Maa, the Hindi remake of his Marathi hit , Aai.