Bollywood

Himesh Reshamiya turns producer for Akshay Kumar’s film

Written by Anjum Shabbir on September 2nd, 2012

Although Akshay Kumar’s Joker has not opened to great box office collections, he needed worry too much if Himesh Reshammiya’s comments are anything to go by. According to the super-hit music director and singer, “Akshay is extraordinary in the title role of Khiladi”. And why shouldn’t he be? With a record of previous box office [...]

David Dhawan anxiously awaits son’s launch

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 27th, 2012

After elder son Rohit Dhawan’s directorial debut last year with the successful Desi Boyz, now it’s the turn of David Dhawan’s younger son Varun Dhawan, who will be making his debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, where he debuts alongside Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Alia and Siddharth Malhotra. Directing close to fifty films and [...]

The debut of Sunny Deol junior

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 27th, 2012

Another Deol is shortly due to enter the world of Bollywood, Sunny and Pooja Deol’s elder son Karan, who is also loving referred to as Rocky in the family. Karan is currently 21 years old and is preparing himself to start a career in Hindi films next year. Sunny shared that “Karan’s debut will be [...]

Subhash Ghai to make comeback with Salman Khan?

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 27th, 2012

Rumour has it that Subhash Ghai will be directing Salman Khan again next year. Subhash Ghai is remembered fondly for his mega blockbusters from the 80s and 90s, which included classics like Dharma, Ram-Lakhan, Saudagar and Khal-Nayak amongst many others. Sadly he has not had a hit film in over a decade despite working with some of the best [...]

“If any young musician wants to learn anything from me, then my life is at their disposal” – Roop Kumar Rathod on music, life and his upcoming show

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 16th, 2012

Bollyspice caught up with Roop Kumar Rathod, who is currently in London to promote his upcoming Saregama Events show ‘Celebrating the Legends’. One of the top singers in Bollywood today, Roop Kumar Rathod has a voice like no other, which is steeped in classical, ghazal and sufi tones. Yet he is still responsible for some [...]

Special Preview: Roop Kumar Rathod at Celebrating Legends Press Conference

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 14th, 2012

Bollyspice was at the press conference for upcoming show ‘Celebrating the Legends’ with Roop Kumar Rathod and Sunali Rathod in central London. We’ll bring you exclusive pictures and a special one to one interview with Roop Kumar Rathod, but until then feast your eyes on this exclusive performance by the man himself. Hope you enjoy [...]

Gangs of Wasseypur 2 Movie Review

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 9th, 2012

The second installment of Anurag’s gangland epic Gangs of Wasseypur is finally out. Originally played back to back with part one at the Cannes Film Festival, the second part is literally the same film continued from where the first left off. If you want to refresh or introduce yourself to the first one here is [...]

Bollywood directors support short films

Written by Anjum Shabbir on August 1st, 2012

Short filmmaking has been a popular style of cinema for many years. It is an art form in its own right. All major countries across the world support the development of short films through a plethora of competitions and festivals. Many of these short films go on to be made into mainstream films, or their [...]

Mohit Chauhan to rock London!

Written by Anjum Shabbir on July 22nd, 2012

Sunday 23rd September will see rockstar Mohit Chauhan grace Wembley stadium for his first ever live show in London. The last few years have seen Mohit rise further and further as a formidable playback singer. Although he first rose to success with ‘Tum se h’i from Jab We Met, he was selected by AR Rahman [...]

Special Report: Salim-Sulaiman’s Concert Rocks London!

Written by Anjum Shabbir on July 18th, 2012

Sunday 15th of July saw Salim-Sulaiman take to the stage to entertain a packed audience at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, the beautiful art deco theatre which has hosted many legends such as The Beatles and Bob Marley. Bollyspice was there to catch it all and to share the highlights of the evening for those of you [...]

Second part to Gangs of Wasseypur set for release

Written by Anjum Shabbir on July 10th, 2012

Anurag Kashyap with his cast and crew recently celebrated the box office success of Gangs of Wasseypur. Since its release on 22nd June, the film has earned Rs 23 crore from India alone. With a total budget of around Rs 18.4 crore and the second part still to come, you would definitely call that a [...]

Krrish 3 vs Hollywood Superheroes

Written by Anjum Shabbir on July 10th, 2012

This summer has seen a big lineup of Hollywood superhero blockbusters – The Avengers Assemble, The Amazing Spider Man and the upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. Not to be left behind, Bollywood will soon be gearing up for the comeback of its very own special superhero in Krrish 3. Writer-director Rakesh Roshan (Koi Mil [...]

Dekh Indian Circus Movie Review

Written by Anjum Shabbir on June 27th, 2012

Dekh Indian Circus has been doing the round of festivals, winning accolades and praises along the way. It won the Audience Choice Awards at the 16th Busan Film Festival in South Korea. The film has also been in the press for various reasons with co-producer Vivek Oberoi stepping out and director Imtiaz Ali (Jab we [...]

Gandu +Gandu Circus: Day 2 of the London Indian Film Festival

Written by Anjum Shabbir on June 25th, 2012

Bollyspice was at the second day of the London Indian Film Festival, which saw a special screening of groundbreaking and controversial Indian Film ‘Gandu’ (Asshole). The viewing was followed by a live performance by ‘Q’, the Calcutta based rapper, who also wrote, directed and edited the film. Gandu can be best described as a ‘thrash-metal [...]

Gangs of Wasseypur Movie Review

Written by Anjum Shabbir on June 22nd, 2012

Anurag Kashyap’s name (No Smoking, DevD) has become synonymous with new age Indian cinema, which pushes boundaries and offers an alternative to the mainstream commercial offerings from Bollywood which many have become accustomed to. Gangs of Wasseypur (GOW), fresh from its critical reception at Cannes Film Festival, is part one of a self-styled almost 6 [...]

Exclusive: Anurag Kashyap interview at the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ London International Film Festival preview

Written by Anjum Shabbir on June 22nd, 2012

BollySpice is proud to sponsor the 3rd annual London Indian Film Festival this year and last night was at the launch of the festival which featured an exclusive preview of Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap (Black Friday, No Smoking, DevD). Gangs of Wasseypur (GOW) is an epic two part mafia drama, [...]

Ram Gopal Verma lashes out again!

Written by Anjum Shabbir on May 24th, 2012

The box office results of Department are clear – it is a colossal flop! Not only was it rejected by critics, Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) fans were also disappointed. Even the much talked about use of Digital SLRs and innovative camera shots were rejected by many. The film not only opened poorly, but failed to [...]

Department Movie Review

Written by Anjum Shabbir on May 19th, 2012

Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) is like marmite! You will either love it, or hate it! But he is also a maverick who seldom cares about box office collections, or sticking to formula filmmaking and makes the films he wants to make. For many this has resulted in his films being part of their ‘all time [...]

Big B, RGV and Sanjay Talk Department!

Written by Anjum Shabbir on May 15th, 2012

Ram Gopal Varma’s Department is creating waves at the moment. Due for release this coming Friday, it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Rana Daggubatti in key roles. The film focuses on an elite group of encounter specialists working within the Mumbai Police force to eliminate the underworld. Here’s what the director and actors have [...]

All in Good Time Movie Review

Written by Anjum Shabbir on May 14th, 2012

This year has already seen a successful British Asian film, The Exotic Marigold Hotel. Now comes All in Good Time, from the writer of East is East, Ayub Khan-Din. The director, Nigel Cole’s last film, Made in Dagenham, about female workers striking at the Ford Car Plant for equal pay, was critically appreciated. The film [...]

Johny brings down the house in Laughter!

Written by Anjum Shabbir on May 12th, 2012

You will have seen Johny Lever numerous times in many of the 400 films he has been in and many of you will attest to the fact that nothing is funnier than seeing him live on stage. Britain has a great tradition of stand up comedy and live entertainment and in the past few years [...]