Bollywood News

“Jha enters the dark largely-unexposed world of the Naxalites fighting for their land and dignity” – Subhash K Jha about Chakravyuh

Written by Subhash K Jha on October 27th, 2012

Starring Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Anjali Patil, Esha Gupta, Om Puri, Manoj Bajpai Directed by Prakash Jha Becket beckons Bollywood once again. The immortal French play by Jean Anouilh was furnished a sensitive renewability by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in Namak Haraam 38 years ago and then again much later by Govind Nihalani in Dev. Now the stories of two friends separated [...]

Kajol reveals her love for Bengali culture

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on October 27th, 2012

Kajol is perhaps one of the most talented actresses around in Bollywood today. In a candid interview with TOI, she discussed how proud she is about her Bengali heritage and her active passion for Bengali culture. Although her mother and former actress Tanuja is Maharashtrian, her late father Shomu Mukherjee was Bengali. When asked about [...]

Ajab Gazabb Love Movie Review

Written by Prathna Tiwari on October 27th, 2012

Sanjay Gadhvi branches out into a new genre with Vashu Bhagnani production ‘Ajab Gazabb Love’ which keeps in line with the style of wholesome family entertainers Puja Entertainment has been known to endorse. The film is the remake of Telugu blockbuster Seema Tapakai. Does the director who delivered his last hit with Dhoom 2 in [...]

Rush Movie Review

Written by Prathna Tiwari on October 27th, 2012

Shamin Desai’s debut film has gone through a lot to see the light of day. It arrives after much controversy to do with its subject matter’s supposed clash with RGV’s Rann. Both films deal with the power of media and the lengths people will go to utilise and gain from that power. The film draws you [...]

Shweta Subram Talks Singing, Salim Sulaiman and more!

Written by Stacey Yount on October 26th, 2012

Last time we chatted with the lovely singer Shweta Subram it was right after her appearance with Salim and Sulaiman Merchant at the IIFA weekend in Toronto and she had just released her first single ‘Jee Le’. Fast-forward a year and 3 months and the talented songstress has been very busy with concerts, collaborations and [...]

Check out Shah Rukh and Katrina’s moves to Ishq Shava from Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Written by Stacey Yount on October 26th, 2012

As they the show must go on and what better way than to continue showcasing what we will see when the late Yash Chopra’s film Jab Tak Hai Jaan hits theaters on November 13th! With choreography by the always amazing Vaibhavi Merchant and music by AR Rahman check out the moves of stars Shah Rukh [...]

Bollywood’s original ‘Khiladi’ Akshay Kumar returns to fighting form in festive film ‘Khiladi 786′

Written by Press Releases on October 26th, 2012

Bollywood supremo Akshay Kumar will once again please his adoring fans worldwide when he returns, after an absence of 12 years, to his famous Khiladi franchise with Khiladi 786. The film sees Akshay flexing his box office pulling power as well as his brawn. He pulls no punches as he high-kicks his way through some [...]

Prithviraj to turn director?

Written by Neelofar Jamal on October 26th, 2012

South Indian actor Prithviraj, who recently made his Hindi film debut with Aiyyaa (co-starring Rani Mukerji), is now trying his hand at directing! The actor, who is hugely popular in both Malayalam and Tamil films, is hoping to become a director after nearly 10 years in the film industry. About his directorial debut, Prithviraj states, [...]

Javed Akhtar credits Yash Chopra for his song writing career

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on October 26th, 2012

Javed Akhtar is perhaps one of the most articulate and well-respected lyricists in the Indian film industry today. Prior to becoming a lyricist however, he was known for having jointly written screenplays for major films such as Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975) and Sholay (1975) with his colleague Salim Khan under the [...]

Aamir Khan and Reema Kagti worked well together whilst making Talaash

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on October 26th, 2012

The upcoming mystery film Talaash, which hits cinemas on 30 November 2012, promises to be a good one, given the large number of viewings of the film’s theatrical trailer. Moreover, it gave director Reema Kagti the platform to work with three major actors within the Indian film industry. They are Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and [...]

Special Contest! Imran Fans: Why do love you Imran’s sexy new look?

Written by Stacey Yount on October 26th, 2012

Seems Imran Khan, who has grown sexy stubble for his role in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, has sent all the girls in a tizzy. And we have a contest just for those in the tizz and the swoon! For his role as Matru, Imran had to look tough so director Vishal Bhardwaj, right from [...]

Sunny Deol’s son Karan turns rapper for his dad on his 55th birthday in London

Written by BollySpice Editors on October 25th, 2012

Sunny Deol’s 21-year-old son Karan aka Rocky is proving to be quite the surprise package. Earlier, we had reported that Karan is being put through the paces by his father, and will debut in a film sometime next year, carrying forward the Deol family tradition.And now we hear the doting son, who is currently in [...]

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana ties up with Mumbai Dabbawalas

Written by Samreen Tungekar on October 25th, 2012

Innovative marketing strategies are always the want of the hour when it comes to promoting films. And so, even the team of Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana have come up with a very different idea for promoting their film, which stars Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi. The team has got their tie up with the [...]

AR Rahman’s JBL TV Commercial Premieres Worldwide

Written by Stacey Yount on October 25th, 2012

Known for his outstanding muisc for some of the greatest films, shows and singers in the world, recently AR Rahman turned his incredible talent into a smaller piece, not only in length but in media. Mr. Rahman, who is the brand ambassador, has composed the music for the Harman International JBL home audio, multimedia, speakers [...]

Lata Mangeshkar pays tribute to her brother Yash Chopra

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on October 25th, 2012

She has sung for almost all of Yash Chopra’s films and provided his heroines with an iconic voice. So to hear the news of her very close friend passing away, whom she also considers to be a brother, came as a huge shock for the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The 83 year old expressed her [...]

Imran’s Immersion Preparation for Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

Written by Stacey Yount on October 25th, 2012

For his role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Imran Khan prepared throughly to take on what he has called a challenging role. However, he had no idea that training for the film would mean that he would have to hang out with five Jat boys from Delhi to imbibe their language and [...]

Student Of The Year gives a post release surprise with Kukkad song

Written by Press Releases on October 25th, 2012

After receiving spectacular response at the box office, Dharma Productions’ has released a brand new song ‘Kukkad’ from Student of The Year. The song is already a part of the film was not released up till now. Kukkad is an upbeat and racy track that introduces Sidharth Malhotra and fits perfectly for his entry. The [...]

Makkhi Movie Review

Written by Githa Vanan on October 25th, 2012

Good things come to those who wait is the saying. Director S.S.Rajamouli has surely made us live that phrase with his latest offering Makkhi. After announcing the film, the director decided to let our imagination run wild when he explained the story was simple. A guy gets reborn to avenge his death and save his [...]

New song! Lonely from Khiladi 786

Written by Stacey Yount on October 25th, 2012

Starring Akshay Kumar and Asin, Khiladi 786 is set to hit theaters hard on the 7th December 2012. What is interesting is not only the music by Himesh Reshammiya but he also wrote the story for Akki’s return to his Khiladi avatar! We have a new song for you from the film. Check out the [...]

‘Talaash’ captures demolishing area of Mumbai

Written by Samreen Tungekar on October 24th, 2012

Reema Kagti’s Talaash has forever been in the news for its promotional activities or merely for the suspense about the story line. It has recently been discovered that this film has captured the fading areas of Mumbai that will eventually deteriorate. This film has apparently been shot at places like Charni Road, Lower Parel, Grant [...]

Manoj Bajpayee: “Not only is Chakravyuh a very gripping and emotional story, it creates awareness about the Naxal movement”

Written by Stacey Yount on October 24th, 2012

For his films director Prakash Jha always brings together a cast full of amazing actors and that is true once again for Chakravyuh. The film brings into the forefront the war raging in India between the Naxal movement and the government. Told through the stories of six characters it is about a war in which [...]