Bollywood

Bipasha Embroiled in Child Labour Controversy

Written by Prateeksha Khot on February 24th, 2011

For all those who love to share each and every random bit of their lives on the social networking sites, here’s a lesson to be learned by our very own pin-up girl — Bipasha Basu. What was supposed to be a harmless mundane post (well, at least according to Bips) on the popular networking site [...]

Raghav Sachar launches new album ‘Dil Ki Zubaan’

Written by Prateeksha Khot on February 11th, 2011

Music-India flagship Company Saregama India Ltd in association with Raghav Sachar Music, released Raghav’s new album ‘Dil Ki Zubaan’ at a suburban Mumbai radio studio where Raghav also took a chance to go live on radio and interact with fans. It’s a music video debut for the pretty Amita Pathak of ‘Haal-e-dil’ fame, who confessed [...]

Stars Sizzle at the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards

Written by Prateeksha Khot on February 1st, 2011

Considered as the Oscars of Bollywood cinema, it is no secret that the Filmfare awards are the most revered of the lot – as one of the winners rightly said that in spite of his movie’s good run at other awards, his mom wanted him to win the Filmfare! The who’s who of the film [...]

BollySpice at the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards

Written by Prateeksha Khot on January 31st, 2011

January 29th, 6:00 pm and this reporter found herself at the Yash Raj studios, Andheri with a VIP pass to the most popular Bollywood awards – the Filmfare awards. With the who’s who of the industry turning up for the award show, it was no surprise that the 56th Idea Filmfare award night turned out [...]

Rang De Basanti cast walks down memory lane

Written by Prateeksha Khot on January 30th, 2011

Five years ago, on Republic Day, Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra gave us a gem of movie in the form of Rang De Basanti (RDB). The impact it had on the people, especially the youth, is no secret with even the recent No One Killed Jessica acknowledging this fact. So, five years after its release, Rakeysh [...]

Lakshmi for Krrish?

Written by Prateeksha Khot on January 22nd, 2011

Lakshmi Manchu, daughter of popular Telugu superstar Mohan Babu, definitely seems to be making wakes in the filmi circuit. After recently debuting in Disney’s Telugu venture Anaganaga O Dheerudu as the evil Irendri, and getting rave reviews, Lakshmi seems to have caught the eye of not only Tollywood but Bollywood film-makers as well. Rakesh Roshan, [...]

Akshay Kumar Debuts at Oval Stadium

Written by Prateeksha Khot on January 17th, 2011

Akshay Kumar seems to be leaving no stone unturned to make his upcoming movie Patiala House as eyeball- grabbing as possible. So apart from the huge starcast which the film already boasts of, the audience will also get to see some unlikely non-Bollywood celebrities! Akshay, who plays a cricketer in this Nikhil Advani venture, will [...]

Akshay Talks about his experience as a producer

Written by Prateeksha Khot on January 16th, 2011

With quite a few actors turning into producers in recent times, it came as no surprise when Akshay Kumar launched his Hari Om Productions (his father’s name) in 2009. Talking about it Akshay had said, “I think it’s finally time that I took the leap. The past 18 years in the industry have been a [...]

Music Launch of Patiala House

Written by Prateeksha Khot on January 10th, 2011

Nikhil Advani’s Patiala House is about life’s second chances, and more importantly about following one’s dreams. Which is why Whistling Woods Institute (WWI), where many come to fulfill their dream of making it big in Bollywood, was an apt place to launch the music of this movie. That’s not all. In a first of its [...]

10 Trendsetting Songs of the Decade

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 26th, 2010

Each movie brings something new that thrills audiences and makes them applaud. One of those thrills is the songs that are created to help make the moments and enhance the story of the film. While some songs fail to leave a mark on the audience, some remain etched forever in the minds and hearts of [...]

Bollywood and its fascination with trains!

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 23rd, 2010

If there’s one thing that’s being talked about the most with respect to Tees Maar Khan – apart from Sheila Ki Jawani of course! – is the train robbery scene which forms the climax of the movie. Apparently, more than 75 lakhs were spent on building the train. In case, you are among the few [...]

Sheila’s Katrina: On inspiring and getting inspired!

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 19th, 2010

Even those totally disconnected with Bollywood must have heard about Sheila and her jawani as she continues making waves. And she seems to have won the hearts of not only the men but the children as well! This was very much evident recently at a grand hotel when a bunch of mischievous kids could only [...]

SRK and Kareena dance to Akon’s tunes!

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 19th, 2010

True to his name, whatever King Khan does, he does it King size! Having gotten international star Akon to record for some songs for his most awaited Ra.One, Shah Rukh Khan seems to be leaving no stone unturned to make these songs visually appealing to the audience as well. And one person who is highly [...]

Tees Maar Khan Games Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 14th, 2010

Today’s filmmakers leave no stone unturned to keep their upcoming ventures in public news all the time. Earlier it was the age of controversies and ‘inside’ news. Today’s Bollywood seems to have moved on to more sophisticated means with movie specific franchise being the latest norm. Farah Khan, unperturbed by all the controversies and ‘friends-turned-foe’ [...]

John’s sexy surprise for his fans!

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 14th, 2010

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when we mention Dostana? We are sure that for most of you it is the image of a well chiseled John Abraham in yellow shorts on the Miami beach! Since the movie – as well as his butt-baring sequence – proved to be a great [...]

Ranbir says no to weddings

Written by Prateeksha Khot on December 14th, 2010

The age old debate on whether stars should dance at weddings and private functions continues without any signs of a definite conclusion, with the industry divided over this issue. While some have no qualms about performing at such places (Shah Rukh had infamously stated, “I am a b***d for rent. Anyone can hire me for [...]

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