A couple of weeks ago, I was watching Bollywood Hero and when the credits rolled, I said to my husband, ooh, look I interviewed him! (It thrills me every time.) I was talking about the fabulous choreographer Longinus Fernandes. Longinus has not only created some amazing numbers in the Hindi film industry, he has also [...]
The baadshah of fashion Manish Malhotra showed his latest collection on day four of Lakme Fashion Week. I have to say the celebrity turnout this year was a tad bit disappointing, but alas all was not lost as we did get to see Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee laughing together. Priyanka Chopra also graced the [...]
We have given you snippets of video and a first hand report about BBC Asian Network Love Bollywood’s Raj and Pablo fabulous live interview with Bollywood actor, director and producer, Aamir Khan. The event, held at the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a live studio audience, was part of the station’s ‘In Conversation with…’ [...]
We have a special treat for you, the gorgeous Miss Malini has her eye on what is happening in Mumbai and she gives BollySpice the scoop about Shabana Azmi’s 60th birthday party. There were so many stars it was almost hard to see who was there but Miss Malini has the snaps to prove it! [...]
Aamir Khan is unquestionably one of most hardworking figures in Bollywood. Just days after being mobbed in Toronto at the premiere of new film Dhobi Ghat, the superstar is in London on the promotions trail with Aamir Khan Productions’ current release Peepli [Live], which finally hits the box office in the UK. In his characteristic [...]
Numerologist Niraj Mancchanda talks beyond numbers exploring the world of metaphysics. With his perfect predictions last year of 3 Idiots- blockbuster, Rajneeti- hit, and Kurbaan, Veer and Rocket Singh – flops, now he is all set for his new set predictions about your favorite actors numbers, patterns in subconscious mind, aura, chakras and fate of [...]
By now you already know that Rajneeti has become one of the biggest films of 2010. And while everyone stood out in the film, it was the supporting cast that held the film together. This includes the very talented Nikhila Trikha. The debutant actress went from young and feisty revolutionary to romancing Naseeruddin Shah to [...]
The upcoming release of Rajshree Ojha’s Aisha — based on Jane Austen’s Emma and starring Sonam Kapoor – will also bring Abhay Deol back to the screen in his first conventionally commercial venture since his debut film, Socha Na Tha. Although the focus of the film’s publicity has clearly been on its title character, it [...]
Celeb’s love for tattoo is not a novel one. Ranging from fancy art to religious designs to names of spouses and children, many b-town celebs adorn an ink or two. Deepika Padukone was recently at a suburban studio for a press meet for her upcoming film Lafangey Parindey. While the focus was on the film, [...]
Occupying a unique position in Hindi film, Kalki Koechlin’s ethereal, fine grained demeanour masks an interior that is intrinsically Indian. Born in Pondicherry to follower of Sri Aurobindo parents, the actor parallels her namesake Lord Kalki, who it is said will emerge from spiritual devotees hidden in a small village. The 27-year-old has managed the [...]
Besides loving Hindi films and music, I also love Jane Austen books and films. I have re-read my copies over and over and I own every film adaptation of her books. In fact, it was a Bollywoodized version of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that started me on my Hindi film journey, which led me [...]
I wrote him off. He knows this. But this didn’t stop the incredibly smart Luv Sinha from agreeing to an interview with BollySpice. And after he blatantly told me he read my review, he was then more than accommodating when I asked him to be the first in a series of interviews that would highlight [...]
At a global level Anil Kapoor is undoubtedly one of the most recognized figures in the Indian film industry. From the Academy Award winning Slumdog Millionaire to an acclaimed performance in US television series 24, after three decades of fame as a Bollywood actor, Anil Kapoor has attained what very few Hindi film stars manage [...]
Good journalists know the golden rule of interviewing a celebrity- avoid the later interview slots. The celeb may be exhausted and uninterested or worse, cancel the interview. Hence, it was a bit unnerving when I had the last slot to interview the musical genius of this century. AR Rahman – known as the Mozart of [...]
Sundeep Malani is a well-known director down South and just about to break into Hindi films. However, that doesn’t stop the actor-writer-director-choreographer – yes, he is multi-talented – from having lots to say about his line of work. In the near future, the Malani’s script Hello India starring Akshay Kumar and Udita Goswami will release. [...]
North America, you are about to get a treat from the world of Hindi film music! The masters of the soundtrack Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy, affectionately known as SEL, may be coming to a city near you. Starting July 17th in New Jersey, the trio are hitting the road and will be live in nine [...]
With a new director comes a new hope. Hope to see a different kind of cinema. With a new name calling the shots behind the camera, we hope to see a new vision on screen. Director Ajay Singh’s debut with his upcoming short film “Avant Garde Pyathagoras Sharma” (AGPS) carries similar expectations. With his extensive [...]
Kirron Kher is one of the most respected actresses in Hindi cinema and you have seen her outstanding work in Devdas, Veer Zaara, Rang De Basanti, Fanaa, Kurbaan and Dostana to name just a few of her films. Besides acting, Mrs. Kher has also appeared on several television shows including the hugely popular India’s Got [...]
It is almost July and it seems with that comes a new Imran Khan movie! His first film, Jaane Tu Ya… Jaane Na released on July 4th, 2008, and then last year Luck released in July as well. This year it is the highly, highly, did I say highly, anticipated I Hate Luv Storys (IHLS), [...]
His first film as director is I Hate Luv Storys, one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2010. We are talking about Punit Malhotra, who not only took on directing but also wrote the script of the film that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Though a newcomer to being at the helm, he [...]
2010 is certainly the year of Sonam Kapoor, with not one but two films getting ready to release and both have got fans a buzzin’! In August, she will be seen in Aisha, a film based on the classic Jane Austen tale Emma. However, fans can get their Sonam fix sooner because her film, I [...]