Happy New Year and welcome to 2008! While 2007 was a particularly successful year in both box office and quality wise, 2008 promises to be a year filled with a lot of experimentation, along with some much-awaited film releases. Thanks to Aly Kassam who wrote an article with a sneak peak into 2008′s films — [...]
Award season is upon us and for 2008 Bollyspice decided to have a special feature before each of the awards ceremonies. For this new feature some of our writers penned who they thought should win the awards. Since it is rare to see who we want to win actually end up winning, Razeen has decided [...]
Bollywood Ka Boss, the new quiz show which has begun airing from the 6th of January, 2008 at 9 pm, is being anchored by Boman Irani. This show is based on an exclusive format and has all the makings of a characteristic Bollywood blockbuster, with a grand prize of Rs. 50 Lakhs. “A lot of [...]
“The man who taught your mother how to dance and how to live…” The most beautiful dialogue of the film. It made me want to start watching it again. One of the ways I know that I truly love a movie is if, while watching it, I am ready to start watching it over again. [...]
From Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Vishal Bharadwaj or Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra, the journey definitely seems a bright and eventful one. The offers have been pouring in from the best of filmmakers for Sonam Kapoor ever since her debut venture Saawariya hit the big screens. It’s now pretty evident that Anil’s little girl is all [...]
On the weekend I had the opportunity to watch one of the two new Diwali Releases, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s SAAWARIYA. For those of you that do know me, I am a fine lover of the arts and off-beat style cinema – from my adventures at the Toronto Film Festival and other such movies. As such, [...]
Note: The following is a passage written by Karan Johar himself on the film ‘Saawariya’. The original copy does not belong to BollySpice.com and can be found in Tehelka Magazine, Vol 4, Issue 45, Dated Nov 24, 2007. Sanjay Leela Bhansali understands heartbreak and beauty. His critics don’t, says KARAN JOHAR on a director who [...]
Diwali or Deepawali is the Hindu festival that celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhaya after 14 years in exile. On this day Indians across the globe mark the return of Lord Rama by celebrating with traditional Indian sweets and decorating the whole house in ghee lamps and decorative lights. It is also celebrated [...]
Noted industry personalities including Mahesh Bhatt, N.Chandra, Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor, Koel Purie and Konkana Sen Sharma comment on the beginning of an unethical trend, while Khalid Mohamed and Madhur Bhandarkar keep their lips sealed. It is a development which could well shake the core ethics of journalism. For the first time in the history [...]
Are you an avid fan of Bollywood and Indian cinema? Are you up-to-date with Bollywood news and gossip? Do you love to write and express your opinions? Are you punctual with deadlines? Well then, BollySpice needs YOU! We’re currently looking for new and talented journalists to join our team as writers. This would include writing [...]
Note: The views expressed in this article do not reflect the views of BollySpice.com’s staff or owners. They are solely the views of the writer of this opinion piece. Lucky brings you the underated stars of Bollywood who deserve a mention in the industry where perfect looks are synonymous with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Bachchan. [...]
The producers of ‘Hitch’, Will Smith’s production house Overbrook Entertainment along with Sony Pictures Entertainment, has accused Eros and K Sera Sera the Indian producers of ‘Partner’ of remaking a direct lift version of Will Smith’s starrer ‘Hitch’, considering a possibility of 30 million dollar suit. The upspring of this suit arises most contentiously from [...]
In no other entertainment industry of the world, has there been a prevalence of a five generation actor dynasty. It is a phenomenon only unique to Bollywood, where a certain film ancestry, with deep roots in Peshawar, has reigned for over half a century. A film family that has produced artistes that will go down [...]
Starring: Akshaye Khanna, Bobby Deol, Urvashi SharmaDirector: Abbas-Mustan Naqaab is undoubtedly one of the most awaited movies of this year. It brings the successful combination of Abbas Mustan, Bobby Deol, and Akshaye Khanna. Together, they gave a huge hit in the form of Humraaz in 2002. So the expectations for this venture are really high. [...]
Starring: Himesh Reshammiya, Hansika Motwani, Mallika Sherawat, Raj BabbarDirector: Prashant Chadha Yes, it’s finally out just as Himesh Reshammiya wanted it. It’s his mom’s birthday and what better gift can a son give to his mother. Aap Ka Surroor is one of the most awaited movies of this year. This film marks the acting debut [...]
The Star Studded Bollywood Awards were held this past May 26th, 2007 in Uniondale, New York. Typically, the show started late but ended on time. It was a sold out Coliseum of 10,000 wild fans that were going absolutely nuts with each act. Our correspondent takes you backstage, dishing the dirt on the stars. The [...]
BollySpice.com is currently looking to expand our team with talented journalists who will be able to efficiently provide content in the form of reviews, features and news regularly. We are looking for individuals who are prompt with deadlines, enthusiastic, team players, and of course, good writers! If you think you fit the bill, contact us [...]
Character Sketch Ruslaan as RohanSports enthusiast yet a lover of slumber, Rohan, the only child of rich parents, is never intimidated by anything or anyone, except his father. A regular at skipping classes, his life takes a swirling turn when his heart skips a beat for a girl. The simply clever, good-at-heart and audacious Rohan [...]
Bollywood’s most promising newcomer, Kangana Ranaut, is going to be paired with Bobby Deol once again even after their last film, Shakalaka Boom Boom, failed to create any ‘boom’ at the box office. Kangana recently told the media that she felt very comfortable working with Bobby ont he sets of SLBB. She added that he [...]
The world is becoming smaller. Cell phones have cut down distances. Low cost airlines have got cities closer. There’s less time for breakfast. Even lesser time for dinner. And no time for lunch. The sensex is rising. Malls in every corner. Multiplexes, the only way to watch movies. The seven year itch has come down [...]