Shah Rukh Khan explains why he kissed Katrina Kaif in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Whilst watching Shah Rukh Khan’s latest outing in Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan, the jaws of his female fans probably dropped when they saw their hero doing something which they presumed he would never do and has never done before: kiss his female co-star on screen. Shah Rukh explained to the Indian media why [...]

Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son of Sardaar doing great business at the box office

It is being reported that both Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son of Sardaar are doing great business at the box office since they released on Diwali. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan notched up RS. 12.5 Cr on Tuesday and RS. 19.54 Cr on Wednesday at the Indian [...]

“I thought I would never get the chance to work with Yash Chopra,” says Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is no doubt enjoying her huge success within the Indian film industry today. Her latest film Jab Tak Hai Jaan sees her play the role of Meera Thapar, the final Yash Chopra heroine to ever grace the big screen. She is also one of two actresses to be smoking a cigarette in a [...]

“I only do love stories with beautiful women,” according to Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan has made a highly praiseworthy return as a romantic hero in Yash Chopra’s final directorial venture Jab Tak Hai Jaan. After a brief dry spell in 2011, he has wowed the audiences and critics as the memorable Samar Anand. This can now be added to the list of the most iconic performances [...]

Bollywood stars unite for Jab Tak Hai Jaan Premiere

Monday night saw Yash Chopra’s much awaited film Jab Tak Hai Jaan have its premiere at Yash Raj Studios at Andheri in Mumbai. Yashji’s wife Pamela, his son Uday, as well as the film’s main cast Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma welcomed arriving guests to the first official screening of the late [...]

Shah Rukh, Katrina and Anushka talk all things Yash Chopra and Jab Tak Hai Jaan with Anupama Chopra

In a special episode of Star India’s ‘The Front Row with Anupama Chopra,’ the eminent film critic spoke to Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma about their upcoming film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Moreover, they shared their experiences on what it was like working with the film’s director, Mr Yash Chopra, who sadly [...]

Vidya Balan will be ‘bigger and better’ in Kahaani 2

Many who are fans of Vidya Balan’s recent outing in Kahaani are probably still in a state of amazement with the way in which a very unique script was fantastically conveyed on screen. It is also arguably one of the most powerful performances Vidya has given in her career so far. Hopefully, she will go [...]

No delays to P.K. according to Rajkumar Hirani

Before shooting has even begun for it, there is some excitement surrounding Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming film P.K., which will star Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in the leading roles. This will be Hirani’s next big project after the phenomenal hit 3 Idiots (2009), which is now one of the highest grossing films of all time [...]

1920 Evil Returns is a surprise hit at the box office

It has been confirmed that 1920 Evil Returns is a hit at the box office after amassing an impressive RS. 12.27 Crore during its opening weekend. The Bollywood horror flick has officially overthrown Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, which only collected RS. 5.75 Crore. It has not fared very well, despite the many positive reviews the [...]

Alia Bhatt joins Arjun Kapoor for 2 States

Still fresh from her successful debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, Alia Bhatt has now been selected for the upcoming film 2 States. It will be based on the bestselling novel by Chetan Bhagat, whose other novel Five Point Someone was transformed into the super hit film 3 Idiots (2009). The story is [...]

The Kapoors speak candidly at ThinkFest

Though there are many Kapoors that are part of this famous film fraternity, three of them have made their presence felt at this year’s THiNK Festival in Goa. Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor talked about movies, the Indian film industry, as well as about the history of the Kapoor ‘khandaan’ at this event [...]

Gulzar is awarded the Indira Gandhi Award

The legendary lyricist and film director Gulzar has been bestowed with the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration by Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Gulzar was applauded by Mrs Gandhi for the positive contributions which he has made towards Indian society and had this to say at a function which took place in New [...]

Shakespeare in South Asia at the Annual SALF

Despite the cold weather that is regularly associated with November, the month has kicked off to a very intriguing start nevertheless. This is because the annual South Asian Literature Festival is currently taking place in London! The opening night of this unique festival at the Bush Theatre in Shepherd’s Bush, on Thursday 1 November saw a [...]

A.R. Rahman delights music lovers on MTV Unplugged

Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman has graced the television screens of millions of households as he appeared in the second season of India’s MTV Unplugged. Rahman and his band provided live acoustic versions of some of the maestro’s most memorable songs taken from films such as Dil Se, Lagaan, Swades and Delhi-6. Rahman expressed his [...]

‘Moving museum’ planned for Jab Tak Hai Jaan Premiere

November is finally here! So that means only one thing. The film of the month and arguably the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year Jab Tak Hai Jaan will be releasing on 13 November. Directed by the late Yash Chopra, the film will see Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma coming together [...]

Waheeda Rehman is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mumbai Film Festival

Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman was conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the closing stages of the 14th Mumbai Film Festival. After being presented with the award by film director Shyam Benegal, Ms Rehman made the following statement where she expressed her thanks to the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images (MAMI), the organisers behind the [...]

Ishkq in Paris release is postponed until further notice

Karan Johar considers his work to be his ‘lifeline’

Karan Johar is probably still celebrating the commercial success of his latest directorial venture Student of the Year, which has become a box office hit. In a recent interview with a leading Indian news company, Karan stated that his work as a filmmaker is what he currently enjoys doing the most. Nothing except his work [...]

Sharmila Tagore is bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate

Sharmila Tagore has been honoured with a Doctorate of Arts from Edinburgh Napier University, UK for her contributions towards Indian cinema. The 67 year old veteran actress has the distinction of being a household name both in Hindi and Bengali cinema, a rare achievement which not many have managed to secure. Ms Tagore was awarded [...]

Lavish premiere to be held for Jab Tak Hai Jaan in honour of Yash Chopra

It has only been a week since Yash Chopra sadly passed away at the age of 80. Yet Mr. Chopra’s wife Pamela and his two sons Aditya and Uday have decided to go ahead with initial plans to stage a grand premiere in Mumbai for his last ever directorial venture Jab Tak Hai Jaan on [...]

Kajol reveals her love for Bengali culture

Kajol is perhaps one of the most talented actresses around in Bollywood today. In a candid interview with TOI, she discussed how proud she is about her Bengali heritage and her active passion for Bengali culture. Although her mother and former actress Tanuja is Maharashtrian, her late father Shomu Mukherjee was Bengali. When asked about [...]