Get ready for Spidermen, Sex & Sadhus because the 4th London INDIAN Film Festival Launches in July. Europe’s largest platform for Indian cinema London Indian Film Festival returns to the capital celebrating the exploding movement of Indian Independent cinema. The fourth annual festival will run from 18–25 July, bringing to UK audiences a rare selection [...]
This month marks 100 Years of Bollywood and celebrations have been taking place since last year to mark a century of Indian films. The first Bollywood film was released a century ago on 3rd May 1913; titled Raja Harishchandra the 40-minute long black and white silent film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra [...]
Aashiqui 2 Starring Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shradha Kapoor Directed by Mohit Suri Rating: *** ½ It’s no coincidence that this surprisingly moving film is inspired by Frank Pierson’s 1976 drama A Star Is Born. And I deliberately mention the funky psychedelic 1976 version and not the older 1954 version of the same story. In spirit [...]
We have this cool behind the scenes look into the making of ‘Aala Re’ from Shootout at Wadala! Plus these shots of the hot John and Sophie Choudry SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is the unbelievable true story of the first ever encounter in Bombay. An epic story, with overwhelming machismo. It outlines the rampant gang wars [...]
Mary’s bright “grasshopper green” chutney is a Proustian unifying memory for Saleem and the trigger for his exploration of the past, “The taste of the chutney was more than just an echo of that long-ago taste – it was the old taste itself, the very same, with the power of bringing back the past as [...]
As part of the BBC Asian Network’s season of programming to celebrate 100 years of Bollywood, the station launched on Monday, April 29 a vote to find the nation’s favourite Bollywood song. A team including presenters and producers, as well as a panel of experts, have shortlisted 100 songs from the World of Hindi Cinema [...]
With just 9 days for the release, Go Goa Gone has become the most anticipated and talked about movie of the year.
We have always seen Bollywood celebrities doing charitable work.. But when did we last see a 11 year old kid doing charity and taking active interest in it.. Reportedly, Akshay Kumar’s son does a lot of charity. The boy, it seems, not only takes social responsibilities seriously himself, but he also urges his dad to [...]
Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson joins hands with Molecule Communications to present Fashion Fiesta For A Cause (FFFAC). The designer will go “Bollywood Style” as she revisits her closet bringing never before seen vintage pieces to sashay down the runway. FFFAC will take place on Thursday, May 23rd, at the exquisite Angel Orensanz Foundation of Contemporary [...]
Bollywood’s oldest Heroine, Zohra Sehgal turned the glorious age of 101 a few days ago! Having been in Indian cinema for 66 years, Zohra has also been a choreographer, starting her career with famous choreographer, Uday Shankar (brother of legendary musician Ravi Shankar) in 1935 before moving on to do films in 1946. Zohra has [...]
The Shootout At Wadala team took out time from their busy promotions in Dubai to visit the Rashid Centre, set up for challenged children with special needs. His Highness Sheikh Juma Al Maktoum warmly greeted the SAW team comprising Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Tusshar, Manoj Bajpai, Sunny Leone, Sophie Choudry, Pakistani crooner Mustafa Zahid (who has [...]
Apart from remakes and book adaptations, Bollywood has increasingly especially in the past few years turned to real life incidents or people to seek subjects for its scripts. No One Killed Jessica, Special 26, Attacks of 26/11 are few examples of films that took a leaf of real-life stories that made headlines across national dailies. [...]
While shooting for a particular scene with Rishi Kapoor, Mishti had to sprinkle water on his face. Knowing the big star Rishi Kapoor is, Mishti was a little nervous to do so. They had to do a couple of retakes but Rishi took it sportingly and smile and made Mishti comfortable. Kaanchi is releasing on [...]
Eros International Media Limited, a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry, once again joins hands with Sony Music, to present the love story of the year – Raanjhanaa. Raanjhanaa is a romantic story starring Sonam Kapoor and South sensation Dhanush that will highlight the essence of love and simplicity. Sony Music will [...]
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam begins as a love story between Sameer (Salman Khan) and Nandini (Aishwariya Rai Bachan). Sameer is an Indo-Italian with a passion to learn Indian Classical Music. Nandini’s father Pandit Darbar (Vikram Gokhale) is a renowned Indian Classical singer who agrees to teach Sameer. Sameer joins the family at their manor [...]
YRF Music has acquired the worldwide music and digital rights of the soon to be released action-comedy, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, the much awaited sequel to the highly successful 2011, Yamla Pagla Deewana. Producers Sunny Sounds Pvt. Ltd. and YRF Music have forged a strategic alliance for the music of the film. This will be [...]
The love-making scenes between John and Kangana in Shootout At Wadala are intense and raw. The entire set had to be emptied out for the shoots and just the key technicians were allowed. According to director Sanjay Gupta, these are the first-of-their-kind scenes for a Bollywood film; sexual and aesthetically shot. One of the main scenes [...]
To mark the 100 years of Indian Cinema, the industries biggest names in film direction Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anuraj Kashap and Dibakar Banerjee screened their collaboration film Bombay Talkies on the 26th of April at Lightbox, Santacruz, Mumbai. The special screening was attendees included Varun Dhawan, Javed Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Amit Sadh, Randip Hooda, Anurag Kashyap [...]
Amit Sadh launched his Facebook and Twitter pages today. This move will help him stay connected with his ever growing fan base. Which other platform lets one connect with their fans, on such a personal level! Amit Sadh began his career on TV, where he soon became the nation’s heart-throb. Then, when he debuted in [...]
Dharma Productions launched the next song from Gippi, titled ‘Pehn Di Takki’. The movie stars debutant Riya Vij, Divya Dutta, Doorva Tripathi, Arbaz Kadwani, Jayati Modi and Taaha Shah. The song is an upbeat, techno dance number and it tends to grow on you. Vishal Dadlani lends his voice to this one, the Punjabi lyrics [...]
India’s leading fashion designer Payal Jain yesterday mesmerised London with her breath-taking collection ‘Butterflies In My Heart’. The seasoned couturier showcased her collection at the Le Meridian Hotel, in aid of Pratham UK’s open programme which gives dropout girls a chance to complete their education and acquire skills for employment. The event raised a staggering [...]