Bollywood Movies

Kambakkht Ishq first look to debut with Aa Dekhen Zara

Written by BollySpice Editors on March 26th, 2009

Eros International will be unveiling the first look of its highly awaited film Kambakkht Ishq, a co-production with Sajid Nadiadwala. The trailer will accompany Eros’ Aa Dekhen Zara which is releasing this Friday, March 27, 2009. Scheduled to release this summer, the Akshay Kumar — Kareena Kapoor starrer, directed by Sabbir Khan is already creating [...]

All Revealed About Jaane Tu Sequel!

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 26th, 2009

Well fans of the blockbuster teen comedy flick that gave Indian cinema two of its hottest newcomers, Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza, can rest easy now that the director Abbas Tyrewala has revealed the storyline of the sequel on this light hearted comedy about friendship and love. The story is believed to focus on the [...]

Unleash Your Sixth Sense with Akshay Kumar

Written by BollySpice Editors on March 24th, 2009

Prepare to be gripped in suspense by A List superstar, Akshay Kumar as one of the most powerful psychological thrillers of Indian cinema, 8 X 10 Tasveer, unleashing in cinemas worldwide on 3rd April 2009. Directed by the critically acclaimed Nagesh Kukunoor of Iqbal and Dor fame, in 8 X 10 Tasveer Akshay Kumar is [...]

Bipasha Basu Movie Only on Single Screens?

Written by Andrew Stephenson on March 24th, 2009

The Bipasha Basu and Neil Nitin Mukesh movie Aa Dekhen Zara may be the first movie hit by the escalating battle between producers and multiplex owners. Producers have yet to agree terms with the multiplex owners over the movie and it could open in single screens only. Producers are outraged that multiplex owners often demand [...]

Subhash K Jha: Firaaq deserves the highest praise

Written by Subhash K Jha on March 20th, 2009

Nearly flawless, almost pitched perfectly to show the trauma of those who lose limbs, lives, loves and faith in a communal carnage. Nandita Das’s directorial debut leaves you speechless. This is what cinema was always meant be. But somewhere in its chequered course from information to entertainment our movies began to feel like vaudeville entertainment [...]

Kambakht Ishq’s ‘A’ Certificate

Written by Rima Bhatia on March 19th, 2009

Kareena and Akshay’s promo for Kambakht Ishq has landed the up coming release in hot water due to the use of foul language. The scene involved shows Kareena calling Kumar a dog to which he responds by calling her a bitch. This did not impress the team at the Censor Board, who decided to give [...]

13B to be remade in Hollywood?

Written by Andrew Stephenson on March 17th, 2009

The Weinstein Company is probably one of the most successful and innovative production houses in Hollywood. Brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein have always been at the leading edge of bringing creative talent worldwide into the Hollywood orbit. First making their mark with their Miramax cooperation, they had hits with Steven Soderbergh’s Sex, Lies & Videotape [...]

DDLJ Crosses 700-Week Mark

Written by Rima Bhatia on March 14th, 2009

Who hasn’t seen the story of Raj and Simran? Fourteen years after debutant director Aditya Chopra’s first release Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge has continued its successful run at the box office by crossing a record breaking 700-week mark. The Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer, which has already broken the record previously held by Sholay to become [...]

Deepika – Running for Gold

Written by Andrew Stephenson on March 13th, 2009

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone will be the face of the Bangaluru (Bangalore) Marathon this year. She will flag off the marathon on May 18th and – being descended from a sporty family – will also participate in it. “It will be nice to get people together to run and help the various causes associated with [...]

Kareena Kapoor Wants to do a Mamma Mia!

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 13th, 2009

After Imitiaz Ali’s Jab We Met in which she played the loveable and vibrant Geet, Kareena Kapoor has gained quite a higher position in the industry in terms of acclaim. Although she was choosy prior to JWM, it seems that Bebo is now being even more thorough in her selection process. Recent news in the [...]

Stammering is In!

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 13th, 2009

There was a time when our filmmakers were hell bent on creating roles with the lead character being blind, and we saw the films like Black, Fanaa, Tom Dick and Harry and Pyaare Mohan following the trend enthusiastically. But now Bollywood moves on to a new trend – stammering. Shah Rukh Khan started it perhaps [...]

Salman, Kareena and Priety’s 80 Lakh Song

Written by Rima Bhatia on March 13th, 2009

Director Prem Soni is presently preparing to shoot a song in Mumbai which will include lead actors Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Preity Zinta for his debut film. This joint production,Main Aur Mrs Khanna, between Sohail Khan Productions and UTV Spot Boy is all set for a July release. The story revolves around characters Samir [...]

Neha Dhupia – It’s Hard Work that Brings Success

Written by Andrew Stephenson on March 11th, 2009

Neha Dhupia has lined up five films for release this year in a big effort to break through into the big time. “It’s not easy to create a place for yourself in Bollywood even if you have a pageant behind you,” she says, “No one in the industry was holding special carpets for me because [...]

Once Upon A Time

Written by Andrew Stephenson on March 10th, 2009

Milan Luthria’s Once Upon a Time in Mumbai is already beginning to turn heads in the industry with the feeling that this could be a really big one. Shooting starts in May and the script is said to be inspired by Sergio Leone’s classic Once Upon a Time in America, which starred the almost perfect [...]

Asin seeks to develop her career in 19 Steps

Written by Andrew Stephenson on March 9th, 2009

After her big performance in both the Tamil and Bollywood versions of Ghajini, Asin hopes to take things one step further with her performance in the Disney financed 19 Steps. “The film is being produced by Walt Disney and a good portion will be shot in Kerala,” she explains, “Kamal Hassan plays an important role [...]

Aishwarya-Akshay – A Comeback Vehicle

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 8th, 2009

Vipul Shah’s much talked about project stars the newly crowned King of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar, and the gem of an actress, Aishwarya Rai. The film is making news these days, however, for more reasons than just its exciting lead pair. Word is that Karisma and Kareena Kapoor’s father, Mr Randhir Kapoor, is being cast in [...]

Imran Khan’s Luck to feature Sanjay in music video

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 6th, 2009

Soham Shah’s first venture after his debut with Dharma Productions’ Kaal is already wrapping up with the exception of a hot and happening promotional video shoot. The film also stars the latest hearthrob Imran Khan along with debutant Shruthi Hassan (daugher of Kamal Hassan), dance master Mithun and Chak De gal Chitrashi Rawat. Although such [...]

Don 2 to go to Floor April 2010

Written by Rima Bhatia on March 4th, 2009

After releasing Don — The Chase Begins as one of the mega Bollywood Diwali releases in 2006, director Farhan Aktar is planning to release the sequel Don 2 in a Diwali bonanza in 2010. When asked about the delays in shoot Farhan replied, “Don 2 requires a summer shoot and since in the summer of [...]

“I am not playing Sita” – Aishwarya

Written by Rima Bhatia on March 3rd, 2009

On the promotional trail for her Hollywood flick Pink Panther 2, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan candidly told reporters at a press conference that her character in Mani Ratnam’s next release Ravana is not called Sita. “The name of my character is not Sita. I am playing a woman who has similarities with the Sita of Ramayana,” [...]

Disney’s Latest Project Not With Asin

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 3rd, 2009

Walt Disney is convinced that India is the place to invest. After Roadside Romeo they have announced two other projects in Indian cinema. The first of course is 19th Step with Kamal Hassan and Asin. And the latest announcement is Zokkomon. Zokkomon was initially to be an Asin starrer, however unfortunately this didn’t work out [...]

Uday Chopra in Yash Raj’s Next

Written by Prathna Tiwari on March 3rd, 2009

He’s been out of sight for quite some time but Uday Chopra is returning to screen with his next home production Love Impossible. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra in a lead role as well as Dino Morea. Rumour has it that the storyline is along the lines of Priyanka, a superstar, who already has [...]