Bollywood is getting hotter by the day. Actors are hitting the gym even at wee hours of the morning just to stay in shape. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of the most drool-worthy bodies that Bollywood has seen in 2011. This should motivate some of us lazy people (myself included) to get back on track [...]
Every year BollySpice likes to celebrate the year that was by bringing you the best of the best in our countdowns. One of Bollywood fans’ most favourite pastimes is enjoying the monthly magazine issues that release with their favourite stars on the covers. Have a look as we count down the most sizzling and memorable [...]
In his short career in Bollywood, Omi Vaidya has thrilled audiences with his performances in 3 Idiots, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, and an extra-special appearance in Desi Boyz. With each new role he shows us a completely different character and always gets fabulous reviews from well…everyone. Once again, he is taking the leap of [...]
As Viacom 18 & Burmawala Brothers’s Players, the official Bollywood remake of the Hollywood crime thriller The Italian Job closes in on its release, the film is receiving an unprecedented response as Players -Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Sikander Kher and Omi Vaidya – take the nation by storm. [...]
They don’t make obvious villains like Shakaal, Mogambo or Gabbar anymore. Today’s villains are subtle, cunning and unpredictable. Many a times you don’t even know they ‘are’ the villains of the story. So out goes the dramatic theatrical villainous acts and in comes in a new breed of actors ready to embrace all that symbolizes [...]
It was not a year for the classic Bollywood comedy but still we got several giggles, even some guffaws and truly Laughed Out Loud with some of the films this year. 2011 saw David Dhawan’s son Rohit make his debut with Desi Boys, both Aamir Khan with Delhi Belly and Madhur Bhandarkar with Dil Toh [...]
Though still new to the Hindi film music industry, Ash King certainly has made his mark. He quite impressively began by singing for AR Rahman on the Delhi 6 OST and then we heard him on ‘Suno Aisha’ from Aisha. He sang some great tracks in 2011 including the hits ‘Te Amo’ from Dum Maaro [...]
On Friday, we finally get to watch and experience the exciting thrill ride that is Abbas Mustan’s Players: Go for the Gold, which is a remake of Hollywood’s The Italian Job. The film boasts an all-star cast and the gorgeous Bipasha Basu takes on the new avatar of an automobile expert in the cool heist [...]
Hype, buzz and excitement. Every film has its fair share. But what about those films that don’t come with any of these? Those that just appear without any buzz, hype and excitement and blow you away or those that exceed expectations and succeed in a whole new dimension. In this Top 5 Surprises of 2011 [...]
Unfortunately, despite the amount of good films out in 2011, there were some disastrous duds that landed in the cinemas that were absolute dreck and deserved tomatoes heaped at them. We had lots of Kangna being chased around by old men, Chichi being a libidinous 40 year old virgin, and the ubiquitous Ram Gopal Verma [...]
When it comes to fashion in Bollywood the films either get it really right or really wrong and this year is no different. 2011 has not been groundbreaking when it comes to fashion first’s like 2010 but it has not been a completely bad year. This year we have put our extra fashionable hats on [...]
The year is coming to an end and with 2012 in the horizon it got us thinking about which Bollywood stars have made an impact in the fashion world this year. As with every year there are stars that still have a lot to learn when it comes to dressing up. This list is dedicated [...]
The aspiration for sartorial elegance is not always matched in the outcome of the inspiration. In this countdown, we take a look at the fashion mistakes of 2011. 1. Akshay Kumar at Tees Maar Khan Music Launch Akshay Kumar doesn’t get it wrong. However between the faux cowl-neck, mesh sleeves, tight tank and bunched trousers, [...]
Once again, the Bollywood Twittersphere has been abuzz as it has been the primary medium for breaking news in 2011. Some of the headlining stories have been the birth of “Beti B” to Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan and the passing of two Bollywood’s veteran actors, Shammi Kapoor and very recently, Dev Anand. So let’s [...]
Let’s face it, 2011 hasn’t been Bollywood’s best year, and there’s much that can be done to make sure 2012 is better. Let’s take a look at what should be the industry’s top fifteen resolutions for the New Year. 1. Use “Hinglish” titles only when appropriate! I wonder if it’s even fair to label Bombay’s [...]
One of the things I most admire about esteemed actor Boman Irani is that I never recognize him at first in his films. He has given us roles that range from comedy, to drama to everything rolled into one and with each of these characters he puts on a completely different persona, which to me [...]
Be it in Mumbai, Berlin, London, New York, or any point in between, the one name that leaps to mind when the films of Bollywood are being discussed is Shah Rukh Khan, one of the best-known and highly respected actors in the industry. He has that magic “it factor” and whether the headliner in a [...]
He knows his business and what he likes to make and has been behind some of the most respected and loved films in the Hindi film industry in the 10 years. We are talking about Farhan Akhtar’s producing partner in Excel Entertainment, Ritesh Sidhwani. It all began with the fabulous Dil Chahta Hai and from [...]
With another busy week in B’town with the various events and film promotions it means that the stars have to dress to impress. We of course have been keeping an eye out to see which star’s wardrobe would impress us so much that they would gain the Star Stylista title. Click on to see which [...]
Farhan Akhtar has had quite the year! Not only has he starred in one of the most loved hits of 2011, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, he also has directed one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. We are, of course, talking about Don 2. It has been six years since Farhan took [...]
“Kuch paane ke liye kuch khona padta hai aur haar kar jeetne waale ko Baazigar kehte hai!” The line that helped the 1993 thriller flick Baazigar acclaim a lot of awards doesn’t seem to do the same trick for the 2011 rom-com Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Ladies vs Ricky Bahl is the story of three [...]