Bollywood

Best Directors of 2011

Written by Amrita Tanna on January 14th, 2012

2011 saw its fair share of anticipation and over-hype, as with every other year. However, it seems this was the year that the directors, in particular, got to deliver stories and characters which were far from the norm of typical Indian cinema. The audiences, in turn, were able to see a some hugely entertaining and [...]

Best and Worst Jodis of 2011

Written by Amrita Tanna on January 13th, 2012

Jodis can often be the make or break of a given movie. This year has seen the comeback of some pairings cinema is already familiar with and it’s also given birth to some fresh twosomes. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and take a look at the jodis that we loved, the ones we [...]

Riteish and Genelia star in a romcom Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

Written by Amrita Tanna on December 31st, 2011

Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya marks the comeback of the much-loved jodi of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza but this is no ordinary comeback. Their return should be and is heavily anticipated because they are so popular on-screen together and also because the couple have recently got engaged. Yes, the rumour mills were able to [...]

“I am thrilled about the story we are going to tell.” – Ranveer Singh

Written by Amrita Tanna on December 7th, 2011

Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl is all set for release in just a few days. The promotions and music, which we’re sure you will have spotted and heard, are making audiences heavily anticipate the movie. Bringing together those who were a part of Band Baaja Baaraat, the movie doesn’t come across as your typical Bollywood cinematic [...]

Films that make you want to go on a holiday!

Written by Amrita Tanna on November 30th, 2011

Escapism is perhaps the best thing about Bollywood films. The best movies are those which have superior music, showcase talent and, quite frankly, those which successfully transport you into a different world. Sometimes, when you get to the end of a film, you feel like you want to visit the locations, not to live the [...]

Ranveer Singh: Bollywood’s new serial kisser?

Written by Amrita Tanna on November 28th, 2011

He’s been dubbed the new “serial kisser” in Bollywood. Ranveer Singh is playing the protagonist in Yash Raj Films’ next release, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, and his character is a Casanova and quite a professional one at that, so it’s no wonder that the reputation has rubbed off on him a little too. This “serial [...]

Desi Boyz Movie Review

Written by Amrita Tanna on November 26th, 2011

There were a few reasons one would have been looking forward to the release of Desi Boyz. Not only did the movie mark the return of the two hunks following the success of Garam Masala in 2005,Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, but it was also heavily anticipated because it would carry on the run of [...]

The Muppets take over Bollywood!

Written by Amrita Tanna on November 13th, 2011

It seems the Bollywood bug hits even the most unassuming. We are not only excited but feeling a little proud to be reporting that even The Muppets have decided to embrace our very own Indian film industry in their latest trailer. Trailers of the forthcoming Muppets movie have been keeping fans and audiences intrigued in [...]

Aazaan Movie Review

Written by Amrita Tanna on October 16th, 2011

Prashant Chadha’s Aazaan is rumoured to be one of the most expensive movies til date to be churned out by Indian cinema. Tackling the never-touched-on subject of Bioterrorism, the movie’s hype was rife much before its release. With no well-known name as protagonist and a promise of a gripping tale to leave audiences thinking that [...]

Arjun Rampal talks Ra.One

Written by Amrita Tanna on September 26th, 2011

Om Shanti Om is where we saw them on screen last and the duo are soon to be back on our screens together again in Ra.One. Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Rampal have been known to share a great rapport with each other for a long time and audiences are very excited at the prospect [...]

Mausam Movie Review

Written by Amrita Tanna on September 24th, 2011

Ever since the first buzz of Mausam hit the news, it fast became one of the most-awaited films of 2011. Mausam brings with it two very promising firsts: A first-time director in the critically acclaimed actor Pankaj Kapur and a fresh new jodi in Kapur’s son Shahid Kapoor and star-daughter Sonam Kapoor. The intrigue and [...]

Films that make you laugh until your stomach hurts

Written by Amrita Tanna on September 21st, 2011

“Life isn’t all Haha Hee Hee” as Meera’s Syal’s book suggests, but in Bollywood, the comedy genre has its very own niche and following. For an all-rounded movie spectacle a la Dharma Productions style, any given movie should have portions of emotion, drama, dance, action and comedy. It can be said that in recent years, [...]

Films that Make You Want to Live in an Extended Family

Written by Amrita Tanna on September 7th, 2011

The loving mums, the stable dads, the annoying sisters and the protective brothers; Bollywood films are jam-packed with them. However, in true tradition, these relationships bring with them the trusted grandparents, the aunts, the uncles and the cousins without whom, one has to admit, a big fat Bollywood family would be incomplete. We enjoy the [...]

Bodyguard Movie Review

Written by Amrita Tanna on August 31st, 2011

Atul Agnihotri and Reliance Entertainment produced Bodyguard conjured up a number of questions in one’s mind before its release. Will the movie see Salman Khan hit the hat-trick at the box office? Will the Salman-Kareena jodi finally strike gold? Will the remake live up to its Malayalam original of the same name? Will Khan’s topless [...]

Films that make you want to fall in love

Written by Amrita Tanna on August 23rd, 2011

Movies are looked upon by us all as a form of escapism. Whether we are looking to de-stress after a hard day at work or for a simple shared experience amongst a group of friends, with Bollywood films we find the perfect getaway. These departures from the real world is visual as well as through [...]

Jay Sean to work on Priyanka’s debut album

Written by Amrita Tanna on August 22nd, 2011

A spot here, a tweet there and what does one get? Well, if Priyanka Chopra and Jay Sean are concerned then the answer to that question would be music collaboration like no other. It is now common knowledge that our very own Piggy Chops is gearing up for the release of her first album after [...]

“Hrithik has become a friend, mentor and like an older brother.” – Karan of Just Dance

Written by Amrita Tanna on August 20th, 2011

Just Dance seems to have taken the film, dance and reality television worlds by storm. Boasting talented participants scoured from all over the world and judges who are well-established within the Indian cinema, the show is a firm favourite with its audiences. The icing on the cake for the show is in seeing, for the [...]

Happy Independence Day!

Written by Amrita Tanna on August 15th, 2011

Today marks a very special Indian Independence day. Why? Well, it is the first Independence anniversary since the Indian cricket team became world champions. However, if one thinks that is the only thing the sub-continent is famous for, then one would be very mistaken. Indian cinema is celebrated worldwide and what better way to acknowledge [...]

Vivek Oberoi all set to start shooting for Zila Ghaziabad

Written by Amrita Tanna on August 2nd, 2011

When the news first broke about Vivek Oberoi’s forthcoming portrayal of a gangster in Zila Ghaziabad, it is sure to have had Bollywood buffs excited. The prospect is one to look forward to what with Oberoi’s most appreciated roles being those with negative and mafia-like shades. Zila Ghaziabad will see the actor executing the role [...]

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Movie Review

Written by Amrita Tanna on July 16th, 2011

Expectations, hopes and excitement were sky high. I had done this before; gone to watch a film having convinced myself that I would love it, just by its credentials. Let’s face it, Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara qualified as a potential success in so many departments: three handsome men, two lovely ladies, a road [...]

Special LIFF Review: Memories of March

Written by Amrita Tanna on July 7th, 2011

Sanjay Nag’s directorial debut, Memories in March, was the second film I had the pleasure of seeing as part of the London Indian Film Festival. Written by and starring Rituparno Ghosh, the film also stars Deepti Naval and Raima Sen. I was looking forward to seeing Memories in March and one of the main reasons [...]