Bollywood News

Sridevi enjoys the status she now has within Bollywood

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on October 7th, 2012

She is still recovering from the rave reviews she has received so far for her spectacular performance in her recent comeback film English Vinglish. Yet actress Sridevi recently stated to the Indian media that she enjoys being in a position where she can now be selective about the films she does and this includes English [...]

Chakravyuh Music Review

Written by Sheetal Tiwari on October 7th, 2012

Chakravyuh is Prakash Jha’s latest commentary on the political/social conditions of India. Jha addresses the issue of Naxalites this time. It stars Abhay Doel, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai in pivotal roles. Arguably music does not play a huge part in Jha’s movies, however ‘Mora Piya’ from Raajneeti gained a strong fan following while its [...]

Arjun Kapoor all set to work with his father Boney Kapoor

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on October 7th, 2012

Still fresh from his first major hit Ishaqzaade, newcomer Arjun Kapoor has already signed up to an array of projects which I am sure he hopes will aim to satisfy the audiences’ taste buds. They include two more upcoming films with Yash Raj Films which are Aurangzeb and Gunday, as well as a film adaptation [...]

Kareena will return with an item number post marriage

Written by Samreen Tungekar on October 7th, 2012

While Kareena and Saif’s wedding preparations are stealing all the limelight, it is being said that Bebo will return post-shaadi with a bang with her item number for Salman Khan’s Dabangg 2. The to-be Begum of Pataudi is apparently planning on eating right during her wedding, and will avoid binging and eating all the nawaabi [...]

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is our favorite film!” – BollySpice with the cast of SOTY

Written by Anjum Shabbir on October 7th, 2012

Karan Johar’s upcoming Student of the Year features three fresh newcomers in the lead roles. Two come from film backgrounds Alia Bhatt, who is the daughter of writer-director Mahesh Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, who is the son of director David Dhawan. Their co-star is model turned actor Siddharth Malhotra, who is completely new to the [...]

Frog Unlimited shoots ad featuring AR Rahman

Written by Press Releases on October 6th, 2012

Frog Unlimited adds another feather in its cap with the recently shoot ad featuring the music maestro A R Rahman, JBL launches itself in India via a big ticket TVC campaign with their International brand ambassador AR Rahman. The India / international TVC is being produced by Frog Unlimited and directed by Kabir Sadanand. The [...]

Yuvi of Delhi Safari named Borivali’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mascot!

Written by Stacey Yount on October 6th, 2012

We have been telling you about the exciting animated film by Nikhil Advani title Delhi Safari, which is set to hit theaters on October 19th. Jungle animals threatened with deforestation fight back against the Indian government in the upcoming 3D animated adventure. Providing comedic fun for audiences of all ages the film features an all-star [...]

Student Of The Year is a film about friendship and male bonding and those are some of the most precious relationships – Karan Johar

Written by Anjum Shabbir on October 6th, 2012

Karan Johar is back with yet again a very different film. Having done romance, family drama and serious cinema, his next film is Student of the Year, a youthful joyride through college years. His first film without close friend Shahrukh, this time Karan is working with and launching three newcomers, for the first time in [...]

Special Report: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Busy Week in NY for UNAIDS

Written by Stacey Yount on October 6th, 2012

As we reported Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was recently in New York City attending the UN Peace Bell ceremony on September 21st. Aishwarya then had a very busy week and we have an exclusive report and pictures from the events Mrs. Rai-Bachchan attended including her appointment as the International Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS (United Nations programme [...]

First song: Kikli Kalerdi – Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

Written by Stacey Yount on October 6th, 2012

The team that gave you Khosla Ka Ghosla & Dev D now whips up a delectable comedy – Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana. Starring Kunal Kohli and Huma Quershi, the comedy is theatres, 2nd November, 2012. We have your first groove from the cool mind and great talent of Amit Trivedi, sung by Amit Trivedi, [...]

I preferred a rounded belly for Rani than a flat one: Vaibhavi Merchant

Written by Samreen Tungekar on October 6th, 2012

Rani Mukherjee has left no stone unturned in her film Aiyyaa and wants everything to be totally perfect. She has put her best foot forward to do three different dance forms, out of which she has done belly dancing for her song ‘Aga Bai’ which is choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, who has also choreographed her [...]

SRK’s Guitar Lessons for Challa from Jab Tak Hai Jaan!

Written by Stacey Yount on October 6th, 2012

We are loving the new trend of the little behind the scenes videos that we are getting to see recently for movies. This one from YRF from the sets of Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan in London is really cool. Watch Shah Rukh Khan learn to play the guitar for the video of the [...]

British Asian Entrepreneur helps Olympic Champion

Written by Press Releases on October 6th, 2012

British Asian business entrepreneur Kaser Mehmood arranged for a donation of £7500 to be made to double Olympic champion Mo Farah’s charity, which provides life saving aid to some of the millions facing starvation and disease in East Africa. Mehmood met up with the 5000m and 10000m Olympic gold medal winner at a venue in [...]

Kajol in London for charity event talks Student Of The Year

Written by Sunny Malik on October 5th, 2012

Indian film actress Kajol interacted with a selected group of British Asian journalists ahead of a fundraising charity event that she will be attending later today in London. Kajol is in the British capital to attend the ARTiculate Gala charity event, hosted by Pratham UK, as the guest of honour. The event will take place [...]

Check out Sameera Reddy in Kunda Khol from Chakravyuh!

Written by Trupti Kantilal on October 5th, 2012

Sameera Reddy has done an item song in Prakash Jha”s Chakravyuh. The song called Kunda Khol has been composed By: Sandesh Shandilya, with lyrics are by Ashish Sahu and sung by the great Sunidhi Chauhan. The video was shot at Bhopal, and choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. Check out the video and these exclusives shots! Chakravyuh [...]

Subhash K Jha reviews English Vinglish – “Gauri Shinde brings to the comfort of the familiar a feeling and flavour of wonderment, discovery and beauty”

Written by Subhash K Jha on October 5th, 2012

Starring Sridevi, Adil Hussain, Mehdi Nebbou,Sujata Kumar Directed by Gauri Shinde There are no villains in English Vinglish. Only imperfect human beings like you and I, who make that common error of taking loved ones for granted. Admit it. At some point in our lives we have all felt that if we don’t speak good [...]

OMG – Oh My God! impresses Critics and Audiences alike

Written by Stacey Yount on October 5th, 2012

Paresh Rawal’s standalone performance in OMG – Oh My God!, presented by Tip Top in association with Viacom 18, has received rave reviews the world over, with Box Office figures to match. The film and the comedy maestro’s performance have delighted audiences as OMG heads healthily into its second week. In its first week, the [...]

Everyone will be able to relate to English Vinglish – Priya Anand

Written by Prathna Tiwari on October 5th, 2012

She’s rushing around on the day of her release with a hectic schedule in hand however makes time for a Bollyspice exclusive just as she’d promised me. Priya Anand is a woman of her words and seems to have arrived on the Bollywood scene and how! Raving reviews, sold out shows and phones ringing off [...]

20 National Award winning filmmakers have joined together to file a petition to Save Indie Cinema!

Written by Stacey Yount on October 5th, 2012

Lead by Onir (I Am, My Brother Nikhil), 20 filmmakers have joined together to file a petition to the Information and Broadcasting Minister to save indie cinema in India. Calling it Indian New Wave Indie cinema, these films are known for their serious content, which explore the social and political times with a very realistic style. [...]

Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) Winners

Written by BollySpice Editors on October 5th, 2012

The 3rd Chevrolet Star Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) powered by LR Active took place on October 1st, in the presence of the crème de la crème of the music and film fraternity, in a magical ceremony at Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai The ceremony, hosted by Saif Ali Khan and Parineeti Chopra, featured stellar performances [...]

No Cold War between Aishwarya and Katrina- Exclusive!

Written by Stacey Yount on October 5th, 2012

Seems the latest rumor going around is that there is a cold war between Katrina Kaif and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Apparently the two have been giving each other the cold shoulder on the sets of Dhoom 3 in Chicago. Well, we can exclusively report that this story is so not true. In fact, the two [...]