It was recently reported that the parents of the children Azhar and Rubina, who played the younger versions of Jamal and Latika in Slumdog Millionaire were making allegations that the children were not paid enough for the film. We have the response to that from Danny Boyle(director) and Christian Colson(Producer) as well as a statement [...]
Opening this Friday Victory is directed by Ajitpal Mangat and stars Harman Baweja, Amrita Rao, Gulshan Glover and Anupam Kher. The film is all about Cricket and so also seen in the film are players from International Cricket teams including: South Africa: Makhaya Ntini,Graeme Smith, Andre Nel New Zealand: Martin Crowe Pakistan: Shoaib Mallik, Umar [...]
Luck By Chance, directed by Zoya Akhtar is one the most awaited movies of 2009. The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, Sanjay Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chalwa, Dimple Kapadia, Isha Sharvani and Hrithik Roshan along with the some exciting guest appearance by chance! The story by chance… The fantasy sellers and the devoted [...]
Eros International, the leading London-listed Indian media and Entertainment Company, will release worldwide Red Chillies Entertainment’s Billu Barber on 13th February 2009. Shahrukh Khan’s Billu Barber is a slice of life, a feel-good musical with elements of romance, comedy and drama produced by Red Chillies Entertainment where Eros once again joins hands with the King [...]
Singh is Kinng, one of the biggest money-spinners of 2008, has added another feather in its cap by winning a nomination in the Best Foreign Language film category at the forthcoming RAAM Awards to be held in February in London. The blockbuster, released by The Indian Film Company – Studio 18, will be contending for [...]
It’s that time of year again! Get your suit or gown ready, because awards season has arrived in Bollywood. Naturally, BollySpice.com is obligated to join in the fun! After extensive deliberation, we present to you our Bollyspice Choice Awards nominations for the extraordinary cinematic year of 2008. Like every year, the winners will be chosen [...]
Danny Boyle’s acclaimed motion picture Slumdog Millionaire earned 10 Academy Award nominations on January 22 giving it the second most of any film. Renowned composer A.R. Rahman won 3 Oscar nods for his work in the film. Nominations for Slumdog Millionaire include: Best Picture Director (Danny Boyle) Adapted Screenplay (Simon Beaufoy) Original Score (A.R. Rahman) [...]
The Bombay high court on Wednesday offered no relief to Matrix Media and Nisha Chainani who have produced 42 kms – a film based on Mumbai marathon. The film’s producers are locked in a battle with Standard Chartered Bank over amounts lent by the bank. The bank’s contention is that the rights of the film [...]
With the opening of one of 2009′s most hyped movies Chandni Chowk to China we turn the lights on the leading lady Deepika Padukone. After starring Om Shanti Om and Bachna Ae Haseeno, the girl with the charming personality and warming smile takes on her third and fourth role in the Akshay Kumar starrer. In [...]
Following its sweep of the Golden Globes, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE bagged 11 nominations for the British Academy Film Awards, tied for the most of any film. Referred to by many as the British Oscars, the BAFTAs will be awarded in London on February 8 by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Nominations for Slumdog [...]
Mumbai, January 15, 2009: The music of Mandira Bedi, Sammir Dattani, Bikram Saluja, Purab Kohli & Prashant Chainani starrer film 42 Kms is out now. The music is composed by Tubby & Parik and direction is by Nisha Chainani. Virgin Records has released the music. The music was released with much fanfare on January 15 [...]
Chandni Chowk to China, the first ever Bollywood Kungfu comedy, takes you on a madcap journey from the by-lanes of Chandni Chowk in Delhi, to Shanghai, the Great Wall and rural China, marrying in its wake hilarious gags, breathtaking action, spectacular locations and heart stirring emotions. Our protagonist Sidhu (Akshay Kumar) is the lowest on [...]
Here is the first look of Ashutosh Gowarikar’s next film, What’s Your Raashee, starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja. Parts of the film are being shot in Chicago, and the movie should be done by April.
The acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire has swept the 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards winning five top prizes including Best Picture of 2008. The Mumbai-set film also won Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Writer for Simon Beaufoy, Best Composer for A.R. Rahman, and Best Young Actor/Actress for Dev Patel. The awards were given out in [...]
Danny Boyle’s hit film Slumdog Millionaire has earned a Best Picture nomination from the Producers Guild of America putting the acclaimed film on track to be a major contender at next month’s Academy Awards. The PGA nomination is particularly important since generally most of the five nominated films go on to also earn an Oscar [...]
After being thrown off his horse during a Polo match and sustaining a severe injury on his right ankle, it is now confirmed that Randeep Hooda will undergo a surgery at the Breach Candy Hospital this week. “A steel plate will be screwed in to hold his ankle together and Randeep won’t be able to [...]
Roxen, Pakistan’s leading rock band, has delayed the launch of their much-awaited album in India in the light of the recent attacks on Mumbai. Roxen, currently signed with an Indian audio label, had lined up the release of their debut album in India on December 15. It is said that the album features the original [...]
She’s blessed with a voice that has such a distinct quality you know it the moment you hear it. Gracing both the south and north with her golden voice, Sowmya Raoh has definitely made a special place for herself in the competitive field of music. With the talents of composers such as Sandeep Chowta supporting [...]
The show may be over but there is definitely some Bigg Boss 2 hangover for fans of the show and we understand why. This year, Bigg Boss invited a whole array of personalities: actors, item girls, reality show winners, politicians, an ex-miss world, and an international big brother contestant. (Phew!) The show started with a [...]
If there’s anything Bollywood has mastered over the years it’s the art of creating a perfect love story. Naturally, at the heart of every great love story is a sensational jodi who are able to translate their passion and intensity through the silver screen and into our hearts. As Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di [...]
The uplifting underdog tale Slumdog Millioniare earned four Golden Globe nominations on December 11 including one for Best Picture – Drama. Other nods included Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Screenplay for Simon Beaufoy, and Best Original Score for A. R. Rahman. The winner’s will be announced on January 11th. Earlier this week, Slumdog Millioniare [...]