Bollywood

BollySpice at I Am She fashion event

Written by Prateeksha Khot on July 16th, 2011

Sushmita Sen’s national beauty pageant I Am She which will send its winner to the Miss Universe contest had its Fashion round at Trident, Mumbai on Sunday in collaboration with Wadhawan Lifestyle. I Am She was started last year by Tantra Entertainment Private Ltd and former Miss Universe Sushmita after Femina Miss India gave up [...]

“This film means a lot more to us than just a film”: Shahid at Mausam Trailer launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on July 14th, 2011

Pankaj Kapur who had wanted to direct a movie since many years finally got his wish fulfilled with Mausam, whose first look launch was held at PVR Juhu, Mumbai on 11th. Along with actor wife Supriya Pathak were present the lead pair of the movie Shahid Kapur and Sonam Kapoor. Sonam looked extremely gorgeous in [...]

Murder 2 Movie Review

Written by Prateeksha Khot on July 11th, 2011

First things first, Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt’s Murder 2 is in no way connected to the original film Murder. Though titled Murder 2, this one is totally independent of the first, except perhaps the fact that it too stars Emraan Hashmi. Other than that, it seems that the only reason to call it a sequel [...]

“The truth was hidden from us!” says Madhur Bhandarkar

Written by Prateeksha Khot on July 11th, 2011

Madhur Bhandarkar is angry – and hurt. One of his most ambitious projects till date, Heroine was one movie venture which had generated enough media interest from the time of its announcement. Having read regular reports of which actress was to play the title role, it was finally confirmed by Madhur and UTV productions that [...]

Bheja Fry 2

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 20th, 2011

There are some sequels which end up reinstating the fact that some films should just be left alone. Bheja Fry 2 inadvertently turns out to be one of them. Not to take away from the first but then we do remember that Bheja Fry was a remake of the French movie Le Diner De Cons [...]

Music Launch of Bheja Fry 2

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 15th, 2011

Mukul Deora’s upcoming production Bheja Fry 2 had its music release recently on 7th June at Tryst, Mumbai. Along with this debutant producer, most of the starcast was present as well : Minissha Lamba, Vinay Pathak, Kay Kay Menon, Amole Gupte, Aditi Govitrikar, Suresh Menon and others. Minissha Lamba, who was the star of the [...]

Sonam Kapoor, the face of IIJW

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 14th, 2011

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) launched the 2nd edition of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on 6th June. Sonam Kapoor, Bollywood style Diva and fashion icon was announced as the brand ambassador of this Asia’s first Jewellery Week aimed at establishing India as the Global Design Destination [...]

“Anyone who would see the movie would agree that it is much funnier than Bheja Fry.” – Mukul Deora

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 13th, 2011

This Friday sees the release of Bheja Fry 2, which stars Vinay Pathak, Amole Gupte, K. K. Menon and Minissha Lamba. The film is a sequel to the original, which also starred Vinay Pathak. A new production house Watchtower Entertainment, which is headed up by Mukul Deora, is producing the comedy film. We had the [...]

“Bheja Fry 2 is a fantastic comedy” – Minissha Lamba

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 13th, 2011

Getting ready for an evening event in her vanity van, Minissha Lamba looked every bit excited about her upcoming movie Bheja Fry 2. Having started her career with Yahaan, she continued wooing the audience and critics alike with her performances in Bachna Ae Haseeno, Honeymoon Travels Private Limited and Well Done Abba. Director Sagar Ballary, [...]

Shaitan burkha sequence promotional event

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 13th, 2011

Anurag Kashyap found an innovative way to promote his upcoming movie Shaitan. Directed by Bijoy Nambiar, the movie has an important sequence in which the actors dress up in a burkha and walk along the Mohammad Ali road. Keeping this in mind, Anurag Kashyap had the actors dress up in a burkha and turn up [...]

Aarakshan First Look Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 12th, 2011

Boasting of a huge star cast and a director known for making issue based movies, Aarakshan is definitely one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year. Directed by Prakash Jha, this Amitabh Bachchan – Saif Ali Khan – Deepika Padukone starrer saw the launch of its first look at Novotel Hotel, Mumbai on [...]

Bin Bulaye Baraati Music Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 12th, 2011

Dhanraj Jethani’s upcoming movie Bin Bulaye Baraati starring Aftab Shivdasani and Priyanka Kothari saw its music release on 8th June at Sea Princess, Mumbai. A comedy directed by Chandrakanth Singh, the event saw almost the entire cast present; along with Aftab were Rajpal Yadav, Mukesh Tiwari, Johny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Shweta Tiwari, Vijay Raj, Hemant [...]

“Rewind: Nine Lost Memories” Album Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 10th, 2011

Saregama India Ltd launched the debut album of Band Called Nine – Rewind: Nine Lost Memories – at Blue Frog, Mumbai on Sunday 5th June. Known music director Vishal Dadlani was present at the launch which was followed by a live performance. Band Called Nine is India’s first writer-led band and boasts of artists like [...]

Akshay performs live stunt for Khatron Ke Khiladi

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 9th, 2011

Having started his career with action movies, Akshay Kumar has always been instrumental in raising the bar where action scenes and stunts are concerned. Hence it came as no surprise that when a show based on action and daring sequences was formulated, it was Akshay’s name that popped up for the host anchor. Khatron Ke [...]

Raaz 3 and Informer to be Produced by Fox Star

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 9th, 2011

Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt’s Vishesh Films has collaborated with Fox Star Studios and a short press announcement for the same was held yesterday 8th June at J.W. Marriot, Mumbai. Fox Star will be producing their Raaz 3 (in 3D) and Informer. This is the first time that a Hollywood studio will be co-producing an Indian [...]

Bhaag DK Bose Success Party

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 9th, 2011

Celebrating the success of the movie by throwing a party has now become the norm but a success party for a song? In a first of its kind, Aamir Khan who is producing the much talked about Delhi Belly decided to throw a success party for the song ‘Bhaag DK Bose’. Held at Vie Lounge [...]

Ra.One in 3D?

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 7th, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan‘s superhero saga, Ra.One, seems all out to set new standards as far as technology in Bollywood is concerned. A lot has already been said about the special effects which will be used in the movie that is handled by SRK’s company Red Chillies VFX, but the makers have decided to go one [...]

Not ‘Ready’ for the rains!

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 7th, 2011

Salman Khan and Asin Thottumkal‘s first ever full scale concert in India, Ready Live Mad Concert, was supposed to be an event full of music, fashion and entertainment. To be held at Tulip Star Hotel in Mumbai on 2nd June, there is no doubt that all Sallu fans were eagerly waiting for this one (what [...]

Ra.One Trailer Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 2nd, 2011

One of the most awaited movies of the year, Ra.One has managed to garner tremendous interest and we still have nine month to go before its release! After the short teaser revealed in January, this week we finally get a new sneak peek into the film. Eros International and Red Chillies Production had the launch [...]

Pyaar ka Punchnama

Written by Prateeksha Khot on May 24th, 2011

The plight of men in relationships has many a times been a fodder for comic scenes/ tracks in Bollywood movies but never has there been a full-fledged venture dedicated specially for them. Pyaar ka Punchnama (PKP) is an ode to all those guys who someday or the other regretted being in a relationship. Sure, the [...]

Always Kabhi Kabhi music launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on May 20th, 2011

Trust SRK to do everything King-size. Shah Rukh, whose Red Chillies Entertainment is producing the youth-based movie Always Kabhi Kabhi (AKK), made sure that the GEN Y stars who debut in this movie will always cherish their first press meet. Held in Mumbai at Taj Lands End, Bandra yesterday, the music launch of AKK was [...]