Bollywood Stars

Stars on the BBC Asian Network presents… Shah Rukh Khan, Meera Syal and Madhuri Dixit

Written by Stacey Yount on April 12th, 2012

The BBC Asian Network today announces that it is to bring listeners a choice selection of exclusive content from some of world’s biggest Asian stars. From May-September, the digital network will present a range of programming, including specialised meet the stars events, comedy, drama and dedicated programmes, hearing from voices including the king of Bollywood, [...]

Tera Deedar Hua – Jannat 2

Written by Stacey Yount on April 12th, 2012

Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta come together for the music video for the brand new song “Tera Deedar Hua” from the upcoming romantic thriller Jannat 2. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, the sequel to the exciting 2008 hit will release in theaters worldwide on May 4. With music [...]

Teri Meri Kahaani First Look Launch

Written by Prateeksha Khot on April 12th, 2012

Kunal Kohli’s upcoming epic romance saga Teri Meri Kahaani had its first look launched recently and the lead pair of the movie, Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra, were present. A love story set in three different periods, Shahid and Priyanka will be seen essaying three very different characters each. Kunal denied that the movie is [...]

Box Office Smash-Hit Housefull 2 Marks Akshay Kumar’s Biggest Film Opener to Date

Written by Press Releases on April 12th, 2012

Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen has become Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s biggest film opener to date globally, generating just under a staggering £500,000 at the UK box office alone when it released in the UK on 5th April 2012. The film is already the second highest opener in India this year. An excited Sajid Khan [...]

No similarity between Teri Meri Kahaani and Three Times

Written by Charla Manohar on April 11th, 2012

When the trailer and preview of Kunal Kohli’s Teri Meri Kahaani were released, one could notice similarities between his film and a Taiwanese movie called Three Times. The similarities can be found in the periods in which the love stories take place, the use of the same actors in the three love stories, and the [...]

Priyanka Chopra unveils new COOLPIX range

Written by Sunny Malik on April 11th, 2012

Nikon India today launched its latest COOLPIX collection for Spring Summer 2012 with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. Nikon Brand Ambassador and Bollywood superstar, Priyanka Chopra who was also present at the launch added, “The COOLPIX collection continues to get even happening and more colorful every season. While design and color are just added attributes and captures attention, the COOLPIX series [...]

Madhuri Dixit signed for Dedh Ishqiya

Written by Charla Manohar on April 11th, 2012

Actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene will play the female lead in Abhishek Chaubey’s Dedh Ishqiya. Madhuri herself made the announcement on Twitter. “Hey guys, back in action. On sets for Star’s Life OK. Am doing Dedh Ishqiya. Jhalak right around the corner. More to come!” Ever since the actress returned to India in November, several reports appeared [...]

Kya Super Kool Hain Hum Launch Event

Written by Stacey Yount on April 11th, 2012

Starring Riteish Deshmukh, Tusshar Kapoor, Neha Sharma,and Sarah Jane Dias, Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum is the much-awaited sequel of the erstwhile comic blockbuster Kya Kool Hain Hum. Directed by Sachin Yardi, this no holds barred comedy is set to release on August 2nd! They held a special event to launch the trailer and Riteish, [...]

Making of Pani Di Rang – Vicky Donor

Written by Stacey Yount on April 11th, 2012

We showed the promo and now we have an exclusive behind the scenes look into the making of ‘Pani Di Rang’ from Vicky Donor. The song has been composed by Rochak Kohli and Ayushmann Khurrana, who makes his debut as a singer with ‘Pani Da’ and in case you did not know also stars in [...]

SRK: I tried to adapt myself to Katrina’s approach to work

Written by Charla Manohar on April 11th, 2012

After a gap of eight years, Yash Chopra has returned to direction with with this untitled film, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. This is the first time actor Shah Rukh Khan will be seen sharing screen space with Katrina Kaif in this romantic film. The duo spend two months in [...]

Madhur happy with his Heroine!

Written by Stacey Yount on April 10th, 2012

Although it had some ups and downs getting to the floor, it certainly seems as if the Heroine shoot is going really well. They have just completed their second schedule and director Madhur Bhandarkar and star Kareena Kapoor seem to be really happy with the way things are shaping up. In fact, both have said [...]

Freida Pinto’s Trishna releasing in US on July 13

Written by Stacey Yount on April 10th, 2012

Freida Pinto returns to India with her next film Trishna, which releases in the U.S. on July 13. Co-starring Riz Ahmed, this powerful look at the tension between ancient privilege and modern equality comes from acclaimed filmmaker Michael Winterbottom, director of the Angelina Jolie-Irrfan Khan film A Mighty Heart. The film had its debut at [...]

Anushka Sharma working hard

Written by Stacey Yount on April 9th, 2012

She made a huge splash in her debut film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and from her first shot everyone could see why she was the one chosen to star opposite The King Shah Rukh Khan. Anushka Sharma has continued to impress with each new role and is still going strong. In fact, she is [...]

Rani and Vidya at war

Written by Janine Gall on April 9th, 2012

When the names Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan are paired in the media one can only think to reap praise on both. The two Bollywood starlets were seen together in No One Killed Jessica where Rani played a firebrand journalist while Vidya essayed the role of Sabrina, a heart broken sister. The film went on [...]

“There is Another Character In Tezz,” says Director Priyadarshan

Written by Stacey Yount on April 9th, 2012

Coming up on April 27th is director Priyadarshan’s action packed Tezz. Now this action thriller has an all-star cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Sameera Reddy and Zayed Khan, however, we hear there is one other big player in how the action unfolds. No, it is not a surprise special guest, but it is [...]

Nikhil Advani’s next to feature eight leading Bollywood actresses

Written by Anjum Shabbir on April 8th, 2012

Nikhil Advani, director of Kal Ho Na Ho, Salaam-e-Ishq, Chandni Chowk to China and Patiala House is currently working on a number of scripts, one of which is a female orientated multi-starrer, reportedly featuring up to eight Bollywood beauties. Names that are currently being touted include Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia, Rani Mukerji, Karisma Kapoor, Deepika [...]

The latest on Kamal Hassan’s big budget feature

Written by Anjum Shabbir on April 8th, 2012

Kamal Hassan is almost ready with his next film Vishwaroop, a bi-lingual spy thriller, in both Hindi and Tamil. It is already being touted as Kamal Hassan’s Ra.One, with a budget of 120 crore, his most expensive yet. The script, dialogues and direction are all by Kamal Hassan and music is by popular trio Shankar [...]

‘Tu Hi Rab’ from Dangerous Ishhq

Written by Stacey Yount on April 7th, 2012

One of the films we have eagerly been waiting for is Karisma Kapoor’s return to film in Vikram Bhatt’s Dangerous Ishhq. From the first look in pictures and in posters to the WOW after seeing the very first trailer of Dangerous Ishhq , our first impressions are we are in for a real treat. Now [...]

Teri Meri Kahaani – Thrice Upon a Love Story

Written by Stacey Yount on April 6th, 2012

It is all about love. Now we could be talking about many a Bollywood movie be it classic or today. We also could be talking about any of Kunal Kohli’s films, but this sentence is all about his new film Teri Meri Kahaani, which stars Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. We have a treat for [...]

Zarine Khan talks Housefull 2!

Written by Sunny Malik on April 6th, 2012

Zarine Khan, who made her debut in Salman Khan’s dream project Veer and was last seen in an item song in Ready is back on the big screen with Housefull 2 – The Dirty Dozen. The 27-year-old actress talked to Bollywood reporter Sunny Malik about her role in her new release, her experience of doing comedy [...]

Five A-List Stars kick off Inaugural Indian Cinema in Conversation Series

Written by Press Releases on April 5th, 2012

Five of Indian Cinema’s brightest stars will be coming to the Powerade Centre for the inaugural season of Indian Cinema in Conversation. The five-part series features in-depth conversations with superstars Kareena Kapoor, Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Boman Irani and Karisma Kapoor. The first event will take place on Sunday, May 6 with the [...]