Sequels in the past have worked—Lage Raho Munnabhai, Krrish and Dhoom 2 being good examples, and then have not worked or have not lived up to their hit reputation—remember Phir Hera Pheri and Golmaal 2? Sequels have become a favorite amongst directors who prefer to keep to a similar plot and star cast. 2009 will [...]
Akshay Kumar has done nothing but disappoint this year jutting out the likes of the fiasco Chandni Chowk to China (‘nuff said). A hit to his name would help him gain back some credibility and popularity he was definitely losing. Ayesha Takia, who post Dor hasn’t managed to create any waves, also needed a much [...]
At the recent Lakme Fashion Week, Akshay Kumar walked down the ramp for Tarun Tahiliani. While he did this jig on the ramp, he took a pit stop and walked off the stage to wifey Twinkle and indulged in a bit of “fun play.” He forced Twinkle to unbutton his jeans causing some in the [...]
India is on its way to election season and Bollywood are telling fellow Indians: VOTE INDIA VOTE! The Hindi fraternity has come out in full force encouraging the youth and otherwise, to exercise their right to choose their government. Check out to see what the stars had to say about voting in 2009. Preity Zinta: [...]
It was a great game of Chinese Whispers, when Malaika Arora-Khan walked the ramp at the recent Lakme Fashion Week for Mai Mumbai. The front row was seated by all her close friends and hubby Arbaaz Khan. While they gaped and gawked at the beauty as she strutted her stuff, audiences couldn’t help but notice [...]
The stature of the mother is perhaps the highest of all in Indian cinema and otherwise. She is ever sacrificing, the eternal blackmailer, the loving mother and the nagging mother-in-law. In all her avatars, she is a character who forms the backbone of her family in reel and real life. However, while on-screen mothers in [...]
It seems that not only do the cast and crew of Aa Dekhen Zara want us to take a zara look see at their latest offering, but expectations for the film are zara high too. 2009 at the movies has started on a zara slump note with only Raaz 2 and Dev D creating some [...]
Lara Dutta and Kelly Dorji were dating for eons before the duo decided to call it quits. While the reason of their break up is unknown, some sources claim that the seven year itch finally caught with the couple and they decided to venture out of their relationship. On the other hand, others claim that [...]
After nonstop shooting, Bipasha Basu has struck lucky. Due a scheduling issue with Lamha, she landed a month’s holiday. Basu is using this time off to indulge in some activities that she normally does not find time to partake in. This includes belly dancing classes, swimming and driving. Unfortunately, she cannot exert too much pressure [...]
He entered the industry as Johnny…That’s Johnny Gaddaar on celluloid and Neil Nitin Mukesh to the world. His unconventional debut was one that was unexpected and in many ways illogical. Avoiding clich
Preity Zinta is an actress who uses her stardom for noble reasons. In the past, she was not afraid to hold her stand against the Indian mafia for which she won the Bravery Award. Her achievements outside the movie arena clearly indicate that she believes in her social responsibilities and holds him in high regard. [...]
Abhay Deol is unconventional in ways more than one. His filmography consists of films that are of different genres and directors who were initially unknown. If he had a black book, the names of the ladies in the book would include Soha Ali Khan, Minissha Lamba and Neetu Chandra. More recently, it is Sonam Kapoor’s [...]
Ranbir Kapoor is as good as an open book. He has never hid his life from the media and his fans; whether it was his love relationship with Deepika Padukone or his back-baring experience in Saawariya. In a recent issue of the popular men’s magazine GQ India, which Kapoor will be gracing the cover of, [...]
No, Kareena Kapoor has not signed a movie where she is playing an airhostess. However, in a candid newspaper to a leading daily, she did reveal that while acting was always her first choice of career, she did have dreams of becoming an airhostess. “Apart from wanting to be an air hostess and fly the [...]
Shilpa Shetty rushed out of Mumbai over the weekend to London so she could visit foe turned friend Jade Goody. For all those who need a reminder, Jade Goody was diagnosed with cervical cancer while she was at the Bigg Boss house last year in India. The doctors had informed her that she had little [...]
Little do people know that Anil Kapoor and Hindi cinema’s badman Gulshan Grover are old buddies. In fact, the duo’s friendship dates back to the days where they were batch mates at the same acting institute. They have never forgotten one another and have continued to remain great friends. Between the two of them, they [...]
Director Anurag Kashyap is never one to conform. A man of complete extremes, he believes in living life on the edge, indulging in controversial matter and creating movies that are not only thought provoking but entertaining. While Kashyap’s style of direction and storylines are usually loved by the critics, with the exception of No Smoking, [...]
Children movies and child actors have previously managed to make an impact in the industry and with audiences. Taare Zameen Par is a masterpiece of an example which has been preceded by Blue Umbrella, Makdee and the classic Mr India. Of course, animated Hindi movies are a complete rage with the entire population, my favorite [...]
Saif Ali Khan will soon be joining the likes of Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan who have all indulged in the abs pack phenomena. While the previous three Khans have gone ahead and “exposed” their six packs, Saif has decided to stay hush on the topic as of now. It seems that [...]
Innocence is bliss. This week on the popular Oye! It’s Friday hosted by Farhan Akhtar, Abhishek Bachchan, who appearing as a guest, will prove that innocence is not only bliss but can be naughty too. Bachchan Junior has always admitted to being a huge Zeenat Aman fan and no doubt still believes she is the [...]
Holi is normally a grand affair in Mumbai; especially amongst the filmy folk who head out and paint the city different colors, literally and figuratively, as many of the predominate Bollywood families organize great galas for their friends and contemporaries. This year will be different though. Post the 26/11 attacks, most of the fraternity this [...]