Bollywood

Ekta joins Vidya for Shaadi Ke Side Effects

Written by Janine Gall on February 17th, 2013

After the success of The Dirty Picture, Balaji producer Ekta Kapoor has been looking for more projects to work on with her favourite actress Vidya Balan. To Ekta’s delight that project is Shaadi Ke Side Effects, the sequel to Pyaar Ke Side Effects. While Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar were confirmed for the project around [...]

Matru and Bijlee for Tanu Weds Manu

Written by Janine Gall on January 11th, 2013

In the year that will see the return of many sequels, it appears that producers Vinod Bachchan and Shailesh Singh have decided to resolve their differences to make the sequel to their original romcom film, Tanu Weds Manu. It is understood that there will be some changes for the project, which producers say will be [...]

Karan Johar casts Shah Rukh Khan once again

Written by Janine Gall on October 14th, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar are no strangers when it comes to working on projects together. They may both be producing the upcoming film Student of the Year but the last time Karan directed his closest friend was in 2010′s super success My Name Is Khan. Rumour has it that Karan intends to put [...]

Vidya To be or Not to be Married?

Written by Janine Gall on September 26th, 2012

You would be forgiven for thinking that since The Dirty Picture and Kahaani it had become a little quite in camp Vidya Balan. However it seems to be quite the opposite. Vidya is working on her second project with Emraan Hashmi but its not just Bollywood’s serial kisser thats keeping her occupied. If rumours are [...]

“I asked Vikram why he picked me for this role, it was so unlike me.” – Ranveer Singh on his role in Lootera

Written by Janine Gall on September 16th, 2012

Mention Ranveer Singh’s personality and the first words that come to mind are bubbly and energetic. Its no suprise then that Ranveer himself was shocked when he was chosen to play a reserved character in his next film Lootera. Vikramaditya Motwane’s period romance will be his third release but will be a first for the new actor [...]

Sonakshi turns Dhoom for Son of Sardaar

Written by Janine Gall on July 24th, 2012

Despite appearing in action film Rowdy Rathore this year, Sonakshi Sinha and action stunts are not a familiar combination but it seems the new box office star looks to change that come the release of Son of Sardaar. Despite having limited experience on riding bikes, Sonakshi is set to take to the wheels Dhoom style [...]

Kahaani sequel in the pipelines

Written by Janine Gall on June 26th, 2012

Remakes and sequels are becoming a fashion in Bollywood and it is clear that Kahaani is set to follow the trend. It has already been widely reported that the hit is set to be remade into Tamil, Telugu and even English versions but for Sujoy Ghosh it seems remakes are not enough. The director and [...]

Karan’s Koffee on hold?

Written by Janine Gall on June 15th, 2012

We all love a bit of gossip from Bollywood and Karan Johar is no different except for the fact that he enjoys the kiss and tell over a cup of coffee and a chat on the couch with the best of the best in Btown. Not to be greedy and keep all the inside scoop [...]

Ranveer and relationships

Written by Janine Gall on June 14th, 2012

You would have thought that after enough time the media would be tired of reporting on the possible Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma relationship but it seems the reporters just cant get enough of the story. Given the fire surrounding the story you would also think that both parties would try hard to avoid the topic but Ranveer couldn’t [...]

Intimate Scenes for Madhuri

Written by Janine Gall on June 13th, 2012

When talking about intimacy and Indian cinema Madhuri Dixit is not a name that first comes to mind but it seems the fan favorite has no reservations about shooting intimate scenes for Dedh Ishqiya. Madhuri will begin to shoot for her role along side Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah in September. While the actors and [...]

A September full of Heroines

Written by Janine Gall on June 2nd, 2012

The year 2011 will always be remembered in Indian cinema as the year of the heroine, with the epic success of The Dirty Picture, but 2012 looks to be remembered for similar reasons come September. During that month audiences will be treated to three releases from Bollywood’s most beautiful actresses: Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kappor and [...]

Ekta’s The Dirty Picture in legal action again?

Written by Janine Gall on May 5th, 2012

While the star of The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan is busy collecting best actress awards the films producer Ekta Kapoor has her mind set elsewhere. It is reported that the Balaji producer has been busy planning legal action in relation to the copyright of the film after it was confirmed that the Kannada, Bengali and [...]

National Award for Vidya

Written by Janine Gall on May 5th, 2012

The best of the best from India’s movie industry, national and regional, gathered in New Delhi for the 59th National Film Awards. While it was regional cinema that dominated this years award function there was one familiar person that took to the stand to receive an award. None other than Bollywood’s 2011 super queen Vidya [...]

“I think Indian cinema is at such a point that the future can only be bright” – Javed Akhtar

Written by Janine Gall on April 28th, 2012

Hollywood has always been the destination of many young dreams with an international film industry paying millions for its actors, music composers, script writers and a typical promise of fame across the globe. For one Indian film industry stalwart Hollywood has failed to see off its competition from Bollywood as the industry turns 100 next [...]

Ishaqzaade was once Tewar

Written by Janine Gall on April 15th, 2012

One question that could be taken from ‘the handbook of film making’ could be when promoting a film, what aspect of the film creates the best impact? Well, we can all agree that when a poster is first released it creates an impression in the minds of the public. When trailers and music videos are [...]

Rani and Vidya at war

Written by Janine Gall on April 9th, 2012

When the names Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan are paired in the media one can only think to reap praise on both. The two Bollywood starlets were seen together in No One Killed Jessica where Rani played a firebrand journalist while Vidya essayed the role of Sabrina, a heart broken sister. The film went on [...]

Vidya Hot on Satellite deals

Written by Janine Gall on March 24th, 2012

Anyone slightly interested in current Bollywood will know of Vidya Balan and her success recently. While 2011 brought success in the form of No One Killed Jessica and super hit The Dirty Picture, 2012 proves to bring even more success especially after another successful hit in Kahaani. It seems that even satellite is not getting [...]

Rani and her Man Friday

Written by Janine Gall on March 24th, 2012

The stars of Bollywood enjoy success and praise from audiences but it is not too often we hear about those behind the stars success. Rumor has it that there is simply one man behind Rani Mukherjee’s success, so much so that she is extremely superstitious about her Man Friday Amosh. Amosh appeared in a cameo [...]

Shah Rukh and Farah back together for a movie?

Written by Janine Gall on March 21st, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan have hit the headlines again but this time no punches were thrown or negative words exchanged but rather to confirm that the two will come together as friends again after a long five year. The film which will bring Farah back to the directors chair and SRK as her [...]

Vidya on a detox break

Written by Janine Gall on March 18th, 2012

With the most successful female lead film released in November, winning an award at every award show and a successful release last week would be a toll for any actress but Vidya intends to reward herself with a long awaited vacation. The award winning actress has been working non stop since the end of 2009 [...]

Ekta Kapoor and Expensive Cars

Written by Janine Gall on January 29th, 2012

Everything that could go right has gone right for Ekta Kapoor and her Balaji team with unprecedented success in their latest film The Dirty Picture and even more success at the award ceremonies. Ekta Kapoor has even picked up awards for herself which has pleased the power woman so much that she has given her [...]