Bollywood
Tributes pour in for Pandit Ravi Shankar
Many people from all around the world have paid tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar, who sadly died on Tuesday at the age of 92. Pt. Ravi Shankar contributed significantly towards the popularity of classical Indian music on a global scale and has even inspired Western musicians such as The Beatles. George Harrison, who collaborated with [...]
Twelve film directors to make Anurag Kashyap’s The Last Act
It is being reported that twelve directors from twelve different Indian cities have been selected by Anurag Kashyap, Sudhir Mishra and Chakri Toleti to make The Last Act. Each director has been assigned to make a ten minute film, which will then be amalgamated into one 120 minute feature film. There is only one main [...]
Music maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away at 92
Pandit Ravi Shankar, one of India’s most talented and revered Sitar players has passed away in California at the age of 92. He died on Tuesday at the Scripps Memorial Hospital at around 4:30pm, after he complained of breathing difficulties. He was born into a Bengali family as Robinder Chowdhury on 7 April 1920 in [...]
Shekar Kapur and A.R. Rahman join forces to launch Qyuki
Eminent film director Shekar Kapur and world renowned music composer A.R. Rahman have together launched a social media platform which they have created titled Qyuki. The programme’s essential mission is to reveal the creative intelligence of Indians with the use of animation, short stories, music, photography and films. Apparently, famous creative figures such as film [...]
Mazaa Inc presents a brand new board game – BollyStar
For all those who just cannot get enough of Bollywood, you can now experience the ‘filmi’ magic in a newly released board game titled BollyStar. The game has been created by Mazaa Inc, a Canadian company which refers to this fresh invention as “Snakes and Ladders meeting Trivial Pursuit – Bollywood style!” Mazaa Inc’s primary [...]
Dilip Kumar: ‘The Greatest of the Actors’
“We actors are completely oblivious of ourselves and our surroundings while we perform and even when we watch our work in the rushes shown to us, our senses and vision are trained to detect shortcomings more than accomplishments. That’s the only way we know to improve and render performances that come close to our own [...]
Ashutosh Gowariker goes back in time to make another historical epic
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is brilliant at illustrating the Indian past on the big screen. You only have to watch masterpieces like Lagaan (2001) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008) to know that Ashutosh is at his best when he amalgamates history and cinema together. Well for his next directorial venture, Ashutosh will be making another historical epic [...]
Talaash nets 67 Crores during its first week
It is being reported that Talaash is a box office success and the film has managed to collect an impressive RS. 67 Crores during its first week of release at the Indian box office. Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji, Talaash is doing great business so far and it has dominated around 65% [...]
Aamir Khan is elated with Talaash’s success
Aamir Khan is no doubt in a good mood as the response towards his latest film Talaash has been very positive throughout. Most of the critics share similar thoughts on Talaash, which also stars Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji in pivotal roles. They all agree that it is a rare and unconventional form of cinema [...]
Pran to make a cameo appearance in Zanjeer remake
It has been confirmed that the legendary actor and iconic Bollywood villain Pran will be graciously making a cameo appearance in the remake to the 1973 classic Zanjeer. It is remembered by many for being the film which elevated Amitabh Bachchan to superstardom. Following its success, Bachchan was able to establish himself as ‘the angry [...]
Akshay Kumar makes an iconic return in Khiladi 786
Fresh from the success of his recent film OMG Oh My God, superstar Akshay Kumar returns to the big screen on Friday in Khiladi 786. This film can now be included in the various other ‘Khiladi’ titled films which Akshay has starred in during his impressive 21 year career. He stars in this comedy film [...]
Dabangg 2 has a value of RS. 180 Crores
It is being reported by trade experts that Salman Khan’s upcoming release Dabangg 2 has a value of RS. 180 Crores, a very impressive record for a Bollywood film! Most of the Indian territories have already been sold the rights to exhibit the film, with only a few left for negotiation by the Khan family. [...]
Dabangg 2 “is a different film” according to Salman Khan
Salman Khan has promised the media and his fans that his upcoming release Dabangg 2 is completely different to Dabangg (2010). He has reassured us that the storyline is nowhere near a repeat of what was shown in the first instalment of the franchise. “It’s not the same. We are not copying and giving you [...]
Pakistani actresses looking for work in Bollywood
Given the very few films which are being made in Pakistan today, a number of actresses from the country are now turning to neighbouring India for work in films. Humaima Malik, Meesha Shafi, Sarah Loren, Mehreen Syed, Mathira and Saeeda Imtiaz are just some the female artistes that are looking to establish themselves within the [...]
Manisha Koirala visiting the US for treatment
According to sources, Manisha Koirala is in the US for further medical tests and treatment. The 42 year old actress was admitted to Jaslok Hospital in India a few days ago after reportedly falling unconscious. Her medical condition has not officially been made public, as Manisha has requested privacy from the media and from the [...]
Kai Po Che was a ‘difficult film to make,’ according to its director
Abhishek Kapoor, the director of the upcoming film Kai Po Che! has stated to the Indian media that despite enjoying the filmmaking process, it was not an easy film to make. “It is (has been) a difficult film to make and it took me more than two and a half, three years to put this [...]
Abhay Deol slams Bollywood awards
Bollywood actor Abhay Deol has recently expressed to the Indian press at an event that most awards which aim to promote the best of Hindi cinema are not legitimate. They are either rigged or an actor attends its ceremony because they are paid to do so. “Talk to any actor off record and he will [...]
Karan Johar’s work will be honoured at the Marrakech International Film Festival
Karan Johar is probably dancing on his feet right now as it has been confirmed that three of his films are to be screened at the prestigious Marrakech International Film Festival in December. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Student of the Year (2012), both directed by Johar, will join the body of work that [...]
Vidya Balan is a ‘professional,’ according to Rajkumar Gupta
Many die-hard fans of superstar Vidya Balan are probably anxious to see her next acting venture in Ghanchakkar. The film is being made under UTV Pictures and is also being directed by Rajkumar Gupta, whom Vidya had worked with in her previous film No One Killed Jessica (2011). Having confirmed to the Indian media that [...]
Jodhaa Akbar to be screened at the Marrakech International Film Festival
Bollywood is to have a strong presence at this year’s Marrakech International Film Festival. This is especially since Indian cinema will be celebrating its centenary year very soon. One film which has been hand-picked to be screened at the festival is Ashutosh Gowarikar’s historical epic Jodhaa Akbar (2008). The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya [...]
Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla join forces for Gulab Gang
It has been confirmed that both Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla have been taken on to star in Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming project Gulab Gang. The film will supposedly be based on an actual women’s group based in Uttar Pradesh, which tackle issues such as domestic violence and other social problems. Anubhav, who recently directed the [...]
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