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REFLECTIONS 2012: Top 5 supporting actors and actresses in 2012
We present to you our list of top 5 supporting actors and actresses of 2012. Our emphasis is on the word ‘supporting’, as in actor or actress that literally supported the main leads of the film, but was not one of them. These are the actors and actresses who are usually not promoted as part [...]
Life of Pi and Silver Linings Playbook get the Oscar nod
They made the number one and number two spots on BollySpice’s ‘Top 5 International films with an Indian flavour’ and now they are strong contenders for this years 85th Academy Award nominations, which were announced today and are due to be held on the 24th February at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The films [...]
REFLECTIONS 2012: Top 5 International films with an Indian flavor
2012 was a great year for international films which featured Indian settings, themes and actors. We got to see many of our favorite Bollywood actors and actresses feature in some big films, giving them global exposure. If 2011 saw Anil Kapoor feature in a small role in Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, then [...]
“Midnight’s Children is one of my favourite books. It is the product of a brilliantly imaginative mind.” – Soha Ali Khan on her upcoming Midnight’s Children.
Soha Ali Khan is back in Deepa Mehta’s cinematic adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s novel Midnight’s Children, which features a host of Indian actors and actresses. She plays the role of Jamila Sinai, who is the main character, Saleem’s younger sister. There is a strong connection to the book in the U.K, with it also being [...]
Midnight’s Children Movie Review
Deepa Mehta’s cinematic interpretation of Midnight’s Children was adapted in collaboration with the book’s author Salman Rushdie. The film features an ensemble cast of Bollywood actors and actresses and follows the narrative of Rushdie’s book which charts the birth of a newly divided Indian subcontinent through the eyes of a young boy named Saleem Sinai, [...]
“For me the film is about ‘hope’ and I hope that resonates with people…” – Deepa Mehta on directing Midnight’s Children
It has taken 22 years to bring Midnight’s Children to the screen. Moreover, it is the first feature film to be adapted from any Salman Rushdie novel and there is only one person who can be credited with this this achievement – Deepa Mehta. Already a household name amongst audiences for her amazing Fire, Earth [...]
“It’s a sweeping, moving, exciting adventure – a true epic.” – Satya Bhabha tells us about Midnight’s Children
Deepa Mehta’s screen adaptation of of Salman Rushdie’s modern day classic novel Midnight’s Children is due for release nationwide in the UK on Boxing Day. It tells the story of young boy named Saleem Sinai, who was born at the stroke of midnight on India’s independence from the British. Saleem is born with special telepathic [...]
Life of Pi Movie Review
Oscar winning director Ang Lee’s cinematic adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel Life of Pi finally hits our screens on 20th December. Previously considered to be an ‘unfilmable’ book, Ang Lee has managed to bring this magical spiritual journey of a young boy named Pi to the big screen. The film tells the story of Pi [...]
Irrfan Khan on working with Ang Lee and in Hollywood
Irrfan Khan is on a roll this year, first off his role in The Amazing Spiderman and now he features in the cinematic adaptation of Yann Martell’s best selling novel Life of Pi. Both films are two of this years biggest Hollywood films and now having already worked with two Oscar winning directors, Danny Boyle [...]
BollySpice catches up with the star of ‘Life of Pi’ Suraj Sharma to talk about the film and character
Suraj Sharma has story which is much like the stories Bollywood dreams are made of. He was born in Delhi, into a regular middle class family. With no filmi connections, or desire to enter the world of films, Suraj was just a young teenager with a normal day to day school life. Until one morning [...]
Special Report: Life of Pi’s blue carpet premiere in London!
Last night saw the ‘Blue’ carpet premiere of Ang Lee’s (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) directorial representation of Yann Martel’s award winning book Life of Pi. The film introduces Suraj Sharma as the young Pi and his incredible survival at sea, stranded in a lifeboat with a Bengal Tiger. It also co-stars Bollywood actors [...]
Talaash Movie Review
One the most keenly anticipated films of the year, Talaash has hit the big screen. Directed by Reema Kagti, who wrote the screenplay with Zoya Akhtar, the film stars three of the best in the business Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherji. We know you are all keen to know our thoughts and with [...]
Son of Sardaar Movie Review
This Diwali it’s double dhaka: Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardar (SOS) versus Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Now, we are not comparing the two here, that is for you to do, we will simply let you know if it is worth selecting SOS as your Diwali movie choice. Directed by Ashwni Dhir (Atithi [...]
Chakravyuh Movie Review
Prakash Jha is back with his latest endeavour Chakravyuh, which stars regulars Manoj Bajpai and Arjun Rampal, along with Abhay Deol joining the cast. With its worldwide premiere held at the 56th London Film Festival, BollySpice was able to catch a special press screening. Read on to see what we thought… Following in his tradition [...]
Abhay Deol talks all things Chakravyuh and more at the London Press Conference
Abhay Deol has carved an exclusive niche for himself in Bollywood. He has worked in off-beat films, in off-beat roles, with off-beat directors, but the actor himself is definitely on the beat! His humor is charming and his personality down-to-earth, much like many of the characters he has played onscreen. Armed with a superior knowledge [...]
Chakravyuh at the 56th London Film Festival
The team of Chakravuyh were in London to promote their film at the 56th London Film Festival. Chakravyuh featured as part of the Thrill Gala section at the festival – ‘Nerve-shredders that’ll get your adrenalin pumping and keep you on the edge of your seat’. The stars of Chakravyuh attended the gala premiere of the [...]
Chakravuyh team meets London Media
BollySpice were invited to sneak a preview of Prakash Jha’s upcoming Chakravyuh – A war you cannot escape, with director Prakash Jha and actors Arjun Rampal and Abhay Deol, neither of whom had seen the film yet. Like with all Prakash Jha’s films, Chakravyuh also has a strong social message and covers an important social [...]
Exclusive Video: Check out Karan and the cast on all things Student of the Year
As we gear up for the release of Karan Johar’s Student of the Year check out our exclusive video with Karan and the fresh young stars of the film. Student of the Year releases worldwide on 19th October 2012 and stars newcomers Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. Directed by Karan Johar, the film [...]
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is our favorite film!” – BollySpice with the cast of SOTY
Karan Johar’s upcoming Student of the Year features three fresh newcomers in the lead roles. Two come from film backgrounds Alia Bhatt, who is the daughter of writer-director Mahesh Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, who is the son of director David Dhawan. Their co-star is model turned actor Siddharth Malhotra, who is completely new to the [...]
Student Of The Year is a film about friendship and male bonding and those are some of the most precious relationships – Karan Johar
Karan Johar is back with yet again a very different film. Having done romance, family drama and serious cinema, his next film is Student of the Year, a youthful joyride through college years. His first film without close friend Shahrukh, this time Karan is working with and launching three newcomers, for the first time in [...]
English Vinglish Movie Review
English Vinglish is Sridevi’s return to the golden screen as leading lady. It is directed by debutant director Gauri Shinde and produced by R. Balki (Cheeni Kum, Paa). English Vinglish was premiered at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival, where Sridevi’s performance drew a standing ovation and critical acclaim. So is this the comeback film of [...]
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