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The relationship audiences of Indian cinema have with it is the reason why I wanted to be a part of it– Priya Anand

Written by Prathna Tiwari on September 14th, 2012

Just five films old and an already established star in the Southern film industry, Priya Anand is a girl to look out for! Her awe inspiring respect for cinema and love for the cinema culture of India brought her back across the seven seas from the US with the hope to pursue a career in [...]

Amy Jackson shooting with Vikram for Thaandavam

Written by Sunny Malik on June 11th, 2012

British actress and former Miss Teen World Amy Jackson is currently shooting for her upcoming film in London. Jackson, who was last seen in Ek Deewana Tha, has been filming in the British capital with Vikram (Raavan) for her third Indian feature film since early May. Thaandavam is directed by A. L. Vijay and also [...]

Ileana Hits the Classifieds

Written by Githa Vanan on May 2nd, 2012

Yep, Debutant Ileana D’Cruz is looking for a place to call home in Mumbai. The Goan beauty that has already made a name for herself in the south is now making waves even before her debut Hindi film releases, with more offers flooding through. “It’s logical to have a Mumbai address now that I’m looking [...]

Priya Anand to Debut with English Vinglish

Written by Prathna Tiwari on November 21st, 2011

Chennai born actress Priya Anand may only be five films old in the Southern film industry however has a definite knack for stealing the limelight. Whether it be in a supporting role in Shekhar Kammula’s Leader or Jayendra’s 180. Perhaps that is what Gauri Shinde (wife of director R Balki) found so endearing and snatched up Priya for a role in [...]

Chammak Challo’s Tamil version a hit already!

Written by BollySpice Editors on October 13th, 2011

Ra.One fans were in for a treat when they saw exclusive Tamil and Telugu versions of their favorite songs from the movie. Shah Rukh Khan is obviously leaving no stone unturned and is making sure that the music of Ra.One is loved and appreciated by the entire country. The exclusive world premier of the Tamil [...]

Shah Rukh Khan and Rajnikanth at Ra.One Tamil Music Launch

Written by Trupti Kantilal on October 12th, 2011

With the release of Ra.One coming closer Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been on a promotion spree all month. Earlier this week Shah Rukh Khan travelled all the way to Chennai for the Ra.One’s music launch in Tamil. The event was graced by South Superstar Rajinikanth and his daughter Soundarya Ranjinikanth Ashwin. Other guests present [...]

Katrina out, Asin in!

Written by Githa Vanan on November 22nd, 2010

Seems like the musical chairs game has another round with Anurag Basu’s Silence leading lady changing once again. With Ranbir Kapoor in front, the film was to have Asin as first and Priyanka Chopra second lead in it but as we know Asin was busy with the Tamil film Kaavalan which gave her no choice [...]

Vivek Oberoi refused to light up as Paritala Ravi

Written by Meera Sharma on October 16th, 2010

Vivek Oberoi has always been known as a star that talks about the dangers of smoking. Being a strong supporter of the ‘No Smoking Campaign’ he often tweets about it, making his fans aware of why people should avoid the habit at all. For Vivek Oberoi’s latest flick, Rakht Charitra, the role required Vivek’s character [...]

Pratap Ravi’s Scooter – Vivek Oberoi’s Rakht Charitra Diaries

Written by Trupti Kantilal on October 16th, 2010

As promised we bring you the third episode of ‘Behind the Scenes of Rakht Charitra with Vivek Oberoi – Pratap Ravi’s Scooter’. Watch him reminisce about his first encounter with the machine and how he fell in love with it. Vivek Oberoi’s Rakht Charitra Diaries – Pratap Ravi’s Scooter RGV talked about the story of [...]

Sneak Peek: Rakht Charitra – The Prologue

Written by Trupti Kantilal on October 14th, 2010

Just when you thought this day could not get more exciting we bring you more exclusives from the soon to be released Rakht Charitra. Check it out here! Rakht Charitra – Clip 1 (The Prologue) Rakht Charitra -1 is the story of Paritala Ravi’s phenomenal rise to power and a story of the most intense [...]

On the Sets of Rakht Charitra with Vivek Oberoi

Written by Stacey Yount on October 14th, 2010

As promised we are bringing you every episode of Behind the Scenes of Rakht Charitra with Vivek Oberoi’s videos. You saw The Transformation yesterday; today we have an exclusive look at what happens on set in a “jungle” and also watch Vivek practice his lines in Telugu! He had a unique challenge to face because [...]

Norwegian Kollywood Film Festival a Hit!

Written by Andrew Stephenson on February 10th, 2010

The Norway Tamil Film Festival, running from Feb 6th to 9th has proved to be a great hit. Promoted by the local Tamil community in Oslo, which numbers over 10,000, the festival was inaugurated by Kollywood directors Sasi Kumar, Mysskin, SP Jananathan, and Samudrakani. Amongst the films shown at the festival were Poo, Anjathey, Pokkisham [...]

The Many Moods of Padmapriya

Written by Prathna Tiwari on January 29th, 2010

This February we gear up to welcome yet another ball of talent into the Hindi Film Industry, and one who’s definitely not new to the camera. Southern belle Padmapriya is all set to debut in a very unconventional role in Chandan Arora’s Striker, releasing on the 5th of February. With nearly 30 releases down South [...]

Sheela Tipped for the Top

Written by Andrew Stephenson on January 23rd, 2010

Following her stunning transformation from girl next door to Tollywood glamour puss in Adhurs, in which she outplayed even Nayanthara, southern starlet Sheela is being tipped for the top. To celebrate her new-found success, she’s been partying in Dubai with her family. “I chilled out for 10 days in Dubai, turned into a shopaholic, ate [...]

Divya Spandana Praises Ajith

Written by Andrew Stephenson on January 23rd, 2010

Divya Spandana, also known as Kuthu Ramya – a name she picked up from her debut film in Kollywood, has been cheerily fishing for a role with Tamil superstar Ajith of late. “I will be very happy if I get an opportunity to share the screen space with him,” she admits, “I have heard my [...]

Nayanthara’s Birthday Celebration

Written by Andrew Stephenson on November 19th, 2008

Nayanthara’s enjoying her birthday break at the Atlantis Hotel on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Her brother is a resident in the emirate. What birthday gift is she expecting? “My family always loves to surprise me at the last minute,” she says. Luckily, a clash in dates over filming has left her with a few [...]

Sanaa Khan – Building big in Kollywood

Written by Andrew Stephenson on November 10th, 2008

The Madhuri Dixit lookalike, Sanaa Khan — though flooded with offers from Bollywood — is bedding down firmly in Kollywood. “Even back in school, I would always choose to perform only for Madhuri Dixit songs,” she explains, “I copied her style of dancing, body language and mannerisms. So consciously or unconsciously, in the process of [...]

Rambha Wows in ‘Quick Gun Murugan’

Written by Andrew Stephenson on October 29th, 2008

Rambha recently wowed the audiences at the London International Film Festival with her performance as Mango Dolly in Quick Gun Murugan — a particularly vampish role! Perhaps few of the audience realised that Rambha is one of the most accomplished actresses in India with over 100 movies in every major language. She has now decided [...]

Tamannaah is Tops

Written by Andrew Stephenson on October 24th, 2008

Pretty girl-next-door Tamannaah Bhatia developed a streak of luck in her career when she changed her name from Tamanna. “I did change my spelling to Tamannaah – spelled with an extra ‘a’ and ‘h’ now – to bring more luck as suggested by noted numerologist Niraj Manchanda,” she says. “At that time, I signed Happy [...]

Namitha Takes a Dive

Written by Andrew Stephenson on October 3rd, 2008

Bolly 132.doc Kollywood bombshell Namitha took on a new skill in her new movie Jagan Mohini – she learned how to be a pearl dancer and did all the dives herself. Raja is playing the role of the prince in the movie and Meera Chopra also stars. The actress, a former Miss Surat, first made [...]

Sensational Sonal Chauhan heads South

Written by Andrew Stephenson on October 3rd, 2008

Sonal Chauhan who was sensational in her debut opposite Emraan Hashmi in Jannat is heading south for her next movie — to Kannada in fact for Cheluve Ninne Nodalu. It’s a big budget affair and she will appear opposite Shivrajkumar. “Sonal is apt for our script because we found her to be the best among [...]