Bollywood Interviews
“I take myself as the ambassador of Indian music here in America” – Singer Yatharth Ratnum
Last week we introduced and for many of you re-introduced you to Yatharth Ratnum the runner-up to 2009’s SRGMP Lil Champs. He impressed fans the world over with his incredible talent and range as a singer. Of course, he continued to sing and in 2010 Yatharth won the category of Outstanding International Vocalist from The [...]
“Department will be a completely new viewer experience when they are watching the film” – Ram Gopal Varma
Ram Gopal Varma is director known for his hard-hitting dramas with tense story lines, action and of course incredible performances from the actors in the film. You have seen his work in the brilliant Company, the Sarkar films, Satya and so many more. As a director he likes to explore the darker side of life [...]
Veena Malik on controversies, “If I sneeze tomorrow, it’s going to be breaking news.”
Veena Malik is synonymous to “controversy”, “publicity” and “scandal” but there is much more to this well-known Pakistani artist who made her foray into Bollywood with the much hyped item song ‘Channo’ from Gali Gali Main Shor Hai this year. Veena was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and worked as an actress and comedian for the [...]
“The film has a lovely gripping story and never before has there been a woman centric 3D film.” – Karisma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor is back! Well, she was not really gone because even if she was away from the main spotlight, the 37-year-old actress has been working on numerous endorsements and also dubbed for Chaiyya in last year’s biggest blockbuster Bodyguard. Then finally, Lolo fans got the news they were waiting for that she signed a [...]
“Hrithik Roshan has been a big inspiration” – Karan Pangali
When he got an email, which read Hrithik Roshan is looking for the next dancing star, It only took him a second to decide he had to participate in this show. And as they say, the rest is history. Karan Pangali is that 24 year old choreographer/performer from London, who last year shocked everybody with [...]
“My face does not suit serious acting!” – Johny Lever
Johny Lever has been making audiences laugh for almost three decades now and has worked with all the major stars of Indian cinema, outlasting many of them in the process. At 50 plus, he is still going strong and was last seen in this year’s smash-hit comedy Housefull 2. He is currently in London on [...]
I love that India is shown in a great light and so true to real life in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Tena Desae
Opening on Friday, May 4th, is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, John Madden’s outstanding film starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Celia Imrie, Penelope Winton, Ronald Pickup, Dev Patel and Tena Desae. The film revolves around a group of English pensioners who abandon their homeland when enticed by advertisements of ‘The Best [...]
In conversation with Director John Madden on The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which opens in the US on May 4th, brings together some of the finest actors and actresses ever to grace the screen including Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton and Ronald Pickup. Add in the Academy Award and Bafta nominated director John [...]
“I have always wanted to be a singer and lead this life and I got it” – Abhijeet Sawant
Singer Abhijeet Sawant was born on 7 October 1981 in Maharastra. He got name and fame when he was crowned the very first Indian Idol in 2005. This was the first time a contestant of a musical talent show was chosen by the public itself who could cast their vote by calling or sending a [...]
“I realised I could help people with my voice” – Palak Muchhal
On Saturday 21st of April Star Plus UK arranged for a musical evening in The Hague in Holland, starring Abhijeet Sawant, Palak Muchhal and Karan Pangali. And of course Bollyspice was there to cover the event and talk to all the performers. We start our series of interviews with Palak Muchhal. She is a singer [...]
“I want every Indian person or everyone who loves India, to be able to relate to the music I am making” – Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra, who was in London last week, took out some time from recording songs for her album to meet the UK press at Eros International’s headquarters in the city. The 29-year-old actress attended a press conference to promote her next release Teri Meri Kahaani, directed by Kunal Kohli also starring Shahid Kapoor, Prachi Desai [...]
“Vicky Donor is a potential National Award winner.” – Ayushmann Khurrana
Our Bollywood reporter Sunny Malik caught up with the leading actor of Vicky Donor and talked about his previous work, his director, the film and producer John Abraham. Vicky Donor is about Vicky Arora, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, a young, good-looking, Punjabi boy from Lajpat Nagar. The film also stars Yami Gautam, a pretty Bengali [...]
“If you enjoy what you are doing then the people will enjoy it.” – Anupam Kher
On Anupam Kher’s most recent trip to London, BollySpice reporter Sunny Malik caught up with the actor in the city to discuss films, social networking and his acting school with him. Kher has been part of the Indian Film Industry since 1982. The 57-year-old actor has acted in about 450 films, directed one and produced [...]
John Abraham Talks Films, Sports, Rocky and more in conversation with BollySpice!
Following the press conference of Vicky Donor at Eros Entertainment in London, Bollyspice managed to grab ten minutes with John Abraham. After having spoken at length about his new production company, his role as a producer and his first presentation Vicky Donor to a captive audience, it was time to kick back and have a [...]
“I’m just so grateful to God that he brought me music and enriched my life” – an Exclusive conversation with singer Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam
If you are a fan of Hindi film music I am sure you know the name Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam. She is acknowledged as one of the finest singers in India and the world over. It would take us pages to write about the amazing career of this fabulous singer so here are some highlights. She [...]
“Trying to keep a poker straight face when you have amazing comic artists was the most difficult thing.”- Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline Fernandez, a Sri Lankan actress, who won Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2006 has created quite a stir in Bollywood with her item song in Housefull and film Murder 2. The 26-year-old actress made her debut in Hindi cinema with Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladin and then went on to work in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. In a quick chat with [...]
Zarine Khan talks Housefull 2!
Zarine Khan, who made her debut in Salman Khan’s dream project Veer and was last seen in an item song in Ready is back on the big screen with Housefull 2 – The Dirty Dozen. The 27-year-old actress talked to Bollywood reporter Sunny Malik about her role in her new release, her experience of doing comedy [...]
Naz Choudhury speaks about all things Bollywood and Sonu & Atif’s upcoming Dhamaka!
Coming up on the 22nd of April at the world famous O2 in London is a concert not to be missed. Dhamaka brings together for the first time ever singers Sonu Niigaam and Atif Aslam in a concert that is set to captivate music lovers the world over. Naz Choudhury, a dancer and businessman and [...]
“Akshay is a lot of fun. I think he is a good balance of professionalism mixed with fun.” – Asin
Asin is known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, Telegu and Malayalam films. After working in 17 films, the 26-year-old actress made her debut in Bollywood, but chose to kick it off with a remake of one of her own Tamil films; Ghajini with Aamir Khan and Jiah Khan. The film went on to become a huge blockbuster and Asin [...]
“For me the only superstar is Amitabh Bachchan” – Rajinikanth
As we told and showed you eariler in pictures, Bollyspice was at the special UK press event that superstar Rajinikanth, his younger daughter the debutant-director Soundarya and musical-maestro AR Rahman attended for the launch of Rajini’s next blockbuster-in-the making Kochadaiyaan. For those of you who don’t already know, the three stars have been busy working [...]
Anupam Kher plays Katrina’s father in Yash Chopra’s next
Legendary Bollywood actor Anupam Kher is currently in London where he has just wrapped up shooting for Yash Chopra’s anticipated next untitled directorial. The 57-year-old renowned actor took out some time to speak to Bollywood reporter Sunny Malik about the film which has created quite a stir since shooting started last month. Speaking about shooting [...]
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