Bollywood PastEvents

Fashion Lights up the Chicago Global Runway

Written by Sunny Verma on July 5th, 2011

The International focus was in Toronto on the weekend of June 24th, where all of Bollywood’s biggest stars got together for their industry’s biggest night. But while Toronto may have had the biggest spotlight shown on it over the weekend, it was not the only place where South Asians were putting on a show. Enter [...]

Who’s Hot Who’s Not – IIFA Awards – Green carpet and Awards ceremony

Written by Meera Sharma on July 2nd, 2011

The IIFA awards took place last Saturday in Toronto and it was a star-studded event, with celebrities from both Bollywood and Hollywood turning up for the awards ceremony. Of course we had our fashion hats on and were eagerly awaiting to see what the stars wore as they walked down the green carpet. Most of [...]

Special Report: LIFF premiere of Delhi Belly

Written by Amrita Tanna on July 2nd, 2011

The London Indian Film Festival opened on the evening of Thursday 30th June with the premiere of Delhi Belly. The blurb on the Festival’s website stated that special guests were expected and, all in all, the attendees would have been right to expect a grand first night. Delhi Belly, an Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and [...]

TIFF & IIFA give tribute to the greatest showman of Bollywood, Raj Kapoor

Written by Katherine Matthews on June 30th, 2011

A retrospective of the films of the legendary Raj Kapoor – the first in nearly three decades – has been organized by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and to launch the event, TIFF, in collaboration with IIFA, held a tribute event in honour of the great showman last Sunday. Raj Kapoor and the Golden [...]

Check out Video of Ranveer, Sonakshi and more at the IIFA Awards!

Written by BollySpice Editors on June 28th, 2011

We not only gave you the full list of winners, we were there on the green carpet and inside the auditorium to give you all the scoop on this year’s outstanding IIFA awards in Toronto! You can read a full report here, the green carpet here and the winner’s list here but we have an [...]

IIFA Day 3 – The Awards!

Written by Anita Ramakrishna on June 27th, 2011

The event of the weekend was beyond compare. Taking place in Toronto’s Rogers Centre – a huge venue which was at full capacity for the night – the stars descending upon the city, much to the joy of their fans. Ritesh Deshmukh and Boman Irani took on the mantle of hosting the IIFA Awards for [...]

IIFA Music Workshop-Video!

Written by Anita Ramakrishna on June 27th, 2011

One of our favorite things this year at IIFA weekend was the Music Workshop. You can read our full report here but we have an extra treat 2 videos! Check them out! Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy performing Breathless. Improvising a song on the spot!

IIFA Weekend – Day 1 – The Celebs Arrive

Written by Anita Ramakrishna on June 24th, 2011

To say that the energy was palpable in the Fairmont Royal York hotel on Thursday morning would be an extreme understatement. Having lived in the Greater Toronto Area almost all of my life, I can honestly say that I have never seen anything quite like this. Yes, the Toronto International Film Festival brings out fans [...]

Cinematic Feast in IIFA Toronto

Written by BollySpice Editors on June 21st, 2011

IIFA to host premieres, special screening & exclusive sneak previews to upcoming films The 12th Videocon IIFA Weekend has a film extravaganza in store for its fans, a weekend where the magic of Indian Cinema will envelope the city of Toronto. With a number of film briefings taking place, media will be privy to sneak [...]

IIFA preview

Written by Anita Ramakrishna on June 17th, 2011

The excitement for the Indian International Film Awards (IIFA) has been heating up as the date of the star-studded weekend grows ever closer. With six days left until the main events start, fans in Toronto and those planning on travelling to the city for the celebrations are eager to learn what will be in store. [...]

Sonam Kapoor, the face of IIJW

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 14th, 2011

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) launched the 2nd edition of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on 6th June. Sonam Kapoor, Bollywood style Diva and fashion icon was announced as the brand ambassador of this Asia’s first Jewellery Week aimed at establishing India as the Global Design Destination [...]

RDB selected Brand Ambassadors for IIFA 2011

Written by BollySpice Editors on June 14th, 2011

RDB the musical maestros who have made their name across the globe not only for their m chart topping hits but their contribution to the Bollywood Music Industry are proud to confirm that they have been selected as Brand Ambassadors for IIFA 2011 (International Indian Film Academy) in North America. RDB have worked with many [...]

Shaitan burkha sequence promotional event

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 13th, 2011

Anurag Kashyap found an innovative way to promote his upcoming movie Shaitan. Directed by Bijoy Nambiar, the movie has an important sequence in which the actors dress up in a burkha and walk along the Mohammad Ali road. Keeping this in mind, Anurag Kashyap had the actors dress up in a burkha and turn up [...]

Aarakshan First Look Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 12th, 2011

Boasting of a huge star cast and a director known for making issue based movies, Aarakshan is definitely one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year. Directed by Prakash Jha, this Amitabh Bachchan – Saif Ali Khan – Deepika Padukone starrer saw the launch of its first look at Novotel Hotel, Mumbai on [...]

Bin Bulaye Baraati Music Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on June 12th, 2011

Dhanraj Jethani’s upcoming movie Bin Bulaye Baraati starring Aftab Shivdasani and Priyanka Kothari saw its music release on 8th June at Sea Princess, Mumbai. A comedy directed by Chandrakanth Singh, the event saw almost the entire cast present; along with Aftab were Rajpal Yadav, Mukesh Tiwari, Johny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Shweta Tiwari, Vijay Raj, Hemant [...]

Salman Khan at press meet to announce Ready Live Mad Concert

Written by Pooja Rao on May 21st, 2011

Sporting a purple ‘Being Human’ tee, blue jeans, swinging to Ready’s popular chartbuster ‘Dinka Chika’ accompanied by dancers, Salman Khan walked into the venue with the élan of the superstar that he is, welcomed by hoots, whistles and claps of the gathered audience. He was there for the press meet to announce the READY LIVE [...]

Always Kabhi Kabhi music launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on May 20th, 2011

Trust SRK to do everything King-size. Shah Rukh, whose Red Chillies Entertainment is producing the youth-based movie Always Kabhi Kabhi (AKK), made sure that the GEN Y stars who debut in this movie will always cherish their first press meet. Held in Mumbai at Taj Lands End, Bandra yesterday, the music launch of AKK was [...]

Amitabh Bachchan Launches Bachchan Bol in UK

Written by Amrita Tanna on May 19th, 2011

Ever tried “vogging”? Yes, you’re reading that right. It’s a term coined by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan meaning vocal blogging. Bachchan Bol, a vogging service, was launched in India last year by the legendary actor. The service allows monthly users to listen to Bachchan’s voice daily where he blogs in voice, so to speak. Mr. Bachchan [...]

Rishi, Neetu, Aparna Sen – The New York Indian Film Festival: Closing Night Awards Ceremony

Written by Virginia Kelley on May 19th, 2011

“I never thought dancing and singing actors got awards!!” – Bollywood star Rishi Kapoor looked truly happy, bounding onto the stage at the Asia Society, on New York’s Park Avenue, to accept his award for Best Actor at the closing ceremony of the New York Indian Film Festival on Sunday, May 8th. For the eleven [...]

Love U…Mr Kalakaar promotional event

Written by Prateeksha Khot on May 17th, 2011

The adorable lead pair of Rajshree’s just released movie, Love U…Mr Kalakaar, made an appearance in collaboration with Grover Mall at Kandivli, Mumbai for a promotional event. Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao were joined in by debutant director S. Manasvi. Tusshar, who had shot Golmaal 3 at this very mall, was happy to be back [...]

Day 5 – The Artist, Sonam and more!

Written by Shawn Goswami on May 16th, 2011

Another great day running here and there soaking up the essence that is Cannes. One film that I am excited about and you should know about is ‘The Artist‘ directed by Michel Hazanavicius. The red carpet once again was full of overwhelming images and then there was the film! But let’s get back to Bollywood. [...]