Remembering the undisputed empress of Bengali silver screen
April 6, 2014
Suchitra Sen’s 83rd birth anniversary today
There are millions amongst us, who till date, only need to close their eyes for a magic to happen as the face of ethereal beauty, Suchitra Sen appears before them. The golden lady of the Tollywood’s silver screen is not merely a renowned actress in the hearts of her fans but a legend who continues to live on even after her passing away on January 17, 2014, that left millions of her fans devastated.
Today is the 83rd birth anniversary Read more
Art House films struggling
September 13, 2013
Rahul Bose tells New Age
Art House icon of the contemporary Indian film industry Rahul Bose is playing the protagonist in Rubayat Hossain’s upcoming film Under Construction.
The name of the character is Imtiaz Elahi, a Bangladeshi theatre promoter, who develops a relationship with a frustrated theatre actor, which will be performed by another Bollywood actor Shahana Goswami.
‘I performed with Shahana Read more
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 receives poor critics’ review
June 9, 2013
The second franchise of the Deol trio Yamla Pagla Deewana has failed to impress the critics. The comic caper is rather forced
and hence becomes unbearable.
Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the film that Casts Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina
The film, which promised double Read more
Barfi in the thick of controversy
October 1, 2012
Even before the cast and crew of India’s entry for best foreign language film at next year’s Oscars “Barfi” could begin celebrating, the movie is in the thick of a controversy for allegedly copying scenes of foreign movies, including those featuring legendary Charlie Chaplin.
Since “Barfi” had hit screens two weeks ago, several videos have spread through social media Read more
“Barfi” set to go to the Oscars
September 24, 2012
Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Bollywood film “Barfi”, the love story of a deaf and mute boy set in the fairy-tale world of the 1970s Darjeeling Hills in West Bengal, has been chosen as India’s entry to the Oscars next year in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
The film, directed by Anurag Basu, was released in the first week of September this year and received Read more
Raj Kapoor’s ‘Awaara’ added to Time’s 100 greatest films
May 30, 2012
Time magazine has included Raj Kapoor’s 1951 classic Awaara among 20 new entries added to its All-Time 100 list of the greatest films made since 1923, the beginning of the prestigious US periodical. Rethinking the movie masterpieces, Time critic Richard Corliss describes Raj Kapoor as “the great star-auteur of India’s postcolonial golden age of movies – Cary Grant and Cecil B DeMille in one handsome package Read more
3 Idiots to get Hollywood and China remakes
December 5, 2011
Bollywood hit comedy 3 Idiots, starring Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi is reportedly all set for a Hollywood and China remake.
The film, which was released in December 2009, broke box office records in India and was screened at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
“We are in talks with three studios in Hollywood and one company in Italy for the remake of 3 Idiots” Read more
Lagaan in Time Magazine’s Top 25 Best Sports Movies
October 4, 2011
Aamir Khan’s first production Lagaan which won an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category has brought us glory once again. Lagaan has been included in Time magazine’s 25 Best Sports movies list. Time magazine has given Lagaan the 14th spot in their list.
The 2001 film was the biggest hit of that year. Produced by Aamir and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Read more
The Ticket: A slice of life
July 27, 2011
Director: Zoya Akhtar
Producers: Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani
Screenplay: Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti
Story: Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin, Naseeruddin Shah Read more
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara breaks even
July 20, 2011
Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has broken even, making Rs 28.60 crore in the opening weekend and Rs 31 crore through satellite and music rights for a total of over Rs 59 crore. The budget of the film, including prints and publicity was Rs 55 crore, reported Hindustan Times.
Despite the bomb blasts in Mumbai two days before its Friday release, people queued up to watch the Read more
Reason behind SRK’s bearded longhaired look in ‘Don 2’
July 18, 2011
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Don 2’ has taken many people by surprise ever since the actor revealed his weird and unkept hairdo and ruffled beard, specifically grown for the film.
However, the actor is not too fond of it himself and his wife Gauri seems to completely dislike it.
SRK has to sport the Read more
Delhi Belly – Movie Review
July 10, 2011
Film: “Delhi Belly”
Director: Abhinay Deo
Starring: Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Vijay Raaz
It is a cliche as old as this nation – of the many Indias that breathe under one India, Indian cinema has hardly been representative of even a few of these. Yet, one would have expected, after globalization and the emergence of a new bold, urban India, that Read more
Double Dhamaal – Movie Review
June 27, 2011
In director Indra Kumar’s Double Dhamaal, the quartet of Ritesh Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Ashish Chowdhry and Javed Jaffrey often stand side by side and have their turns at cracking jokes from scene to scene. If Ritesh stole a few laughs in the previous scene (or at least attempted to), then the next one has Warsi or Jaffrey trying to tickle you. Still further, chal bhai Chowdhry, ab teri bari! And so goes on and on the menagerie Read more
No sequel for Tere Bin Laden… yet
May 5, 2011
Director of comedy Tere Bin Laden indifferent to death of most-wanted Al Qaida leader
Indian director Abhishek Sharma, who struck box-office gold with his comedy Tere Bin Laden (Without Bin Laden), says he is indifferent to the death of the Al Qaida founder.
“I have been following the news since it happened. I am neither happy nor am I sad. I guess his death will bring a sense of closure for United States. Hopefully, they will stop their hunt and Read more
Salman blows up three tuk-tuks in Pattaya
February 23, 2011
Salman Khan will be seen in the distinctive Thai rickshaws performing action scenes for upcoming film, Ready
Salman Khan recently shot some high-voltage action sequences while driving a tuk-tuk in the narrow streets of Pattaya, Thailand last week.
Perhaps inspired by Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan’s fast-paced ad in the ubiquitous Thai rickshaw, Khan suggested to the Read more
Shah Rukh Khan rocks a new look for Don 2!
February 23, 2011
Recently director Farhan Akhtar talked about the highly, highly anticipated Don 2. He did not reveal much but he did say, “It follows Shah Rukh’s character into a different adventure. In the second Don we’ve taken some of the essence of what Shah Rukh did in the first Don. But we’ve also given him some new things to do.”
In fact, it looks like Don ends up in jail. Boman Irani revealed in an earlier interview, “Don 2 shows what Don is doing after Read more
Movie Review: 7 Khoon Maaf
February 19, 2011
Movie Review: 7 Khoon Maaf; Star Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, Aleksandr Dyachenko, Annu Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Vivaan Shah; Director: Vishal Bharadwaj.
Filmed on “Susanna’s seven husbands” by Ruskin Bond, “Saat khoon maaf” is a must watch for all the thriller and suspense lovers. The eerie plot peeps into our minds now and Read more
Tees Maar Khan grosses over Dh11.4 million on release day
December 29, 2010
The film is well on track to emerge as one of the top grossers of all time in Indian cinema.
Bollywood comedy Tees Maar Khan, starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, has grossed over 140 million rupees (Dh11.4 million) on its release day, making it one of the biggest openings in India, according to its producers.
The Farah Khan directed film, which released in the UAE on Read more
Break Ke Baad
October 28, 2010
Abhay Gulati and Aaliya Khan have known each other since they were four years old. Theirfriendship turned into love at the tender age of 15, when Abhay realises Aaliya is the girl for him.
Aaliya’s life is defined by her burning desire to become an actress and she is unmindful of what or who comes in her way.
Abhay who is still unsure about what he wants to do Read more
Salman, Anil, Fardeen to play double in No Entry sequel
October 20, 2010
The sequel to the hit film NO ENTRY is being planned. Producer Boney Kapoor claims that the first draft of the script is ready.
The film is penned by Anees Bazmee and he will only direct it. The title of the film will be NO ENTRY MEIN ENTRY.
In the sequel, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan will be seen in double roles in order to add to Read more
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