Hollywood’s biggest director Steven Spielberg is in India: And after attending a master-class with Bollywood’s Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Steven was spotted partying the night away with the biggest celebrities of Bollywood.
Bollywood Diva Katrina Kaif stands tall and sexy on the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR’S Special Anniversary edition.
Cut to 2013: Which of the younger stars in Bollywood has got what it takes, to be crowned Bollywood’s next superstar?
Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi, who is debuting in his first International film with Oscar winning director Danis Tanovic, has completed a fortnight of shooting.
Just when film awards nights were all done and dusted, Bollywood decided to party on like rockstars at the Mirchi Music Awards held in the city this week. Bollywood’s lyricists and playback singers picked up awards for their immense contribution to music in cinema.
Bollywood’s fast rising star Ranbir Kapoor has been toying with the idea of producing a film for a while.
Music Director Pritam has joined the crew of Emraan Hashmi’s International debut.
Rani Mukerji, Mahima Chaudhary, Shabana Azmi, Viveik Oberoi and many others recently attended the Doctors Conference in Mumbai on Saturday. The event was the AICOG conference to appreciate and praise the remarkable work carried out by FOGSI in raising the healthcare services in India.
2013 is here, and with it, comes a twist in the Bollywood brand tales. The mantra here seems to be: out with the old (quite literally!), and in with the new as far as Bollywood’s brand babies are concerned.
The industrialists Ambani family threw a huge bash for their friends in Bollywood. And a lot transpired at this very stylish dinner party for the exclusive friends of the Ambanis.
2012. What an eventful year for Indian cinema. So many wonderful films. So many fantastic events. Page 3 parties. Film launches. Airport sightings of superstars. Magazine covers dominated by Bollywood celebrities. Some painful memories. Deaths. Funerals.
Katrina Kaif sure is riding high on the passionate waves of success. The British Asian Bollywood superstar actress is reaping rich dividends from her film investments of 2012.
Legendary Bollywood actor and veteran star Muhammad Yusuf Khan, better known as Dilip Kumar, is all set to enter a new, religious phase in his life with an arduous pilgrimage of Umrah.
After many memorable, life-changing films that Bollywood has offered this year, here is a sneak-peak into what to expect from the next year.
It was a showdown of sorts, at the ‘Dabangg 2’ premiere held in Mumbai last night, with Salman Khan competing against himself.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is unhappy about Murugadoss’ betrayal. And in his characteristically undemonstrative way he won’t make a song-and-dance about it.
Bollywood seems to be in a mad rush these days, running a very important race: the race to reach a 100 Crores.
The bubbly Bollywood newcomer Parineeti Chopra has surprisingly given up a chance to star opposite superstar Akshay Kumar!
Ten films down from ‘Saawariya’ to ‘Barfi!’, a lot has been achieved by Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, in just a couple of years.
Talaash follows the supernatural thriller formula meticulously, repackages it and imbues it with an emotional layer that will surely move you.
Boy wonder Darsheel Safary is just like any other kid his age. Though the little one is a star in his own right, he still loves doing what other kids his age do for fun.
From even before the release of Bollywood films ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ and ‘Son Of Sardaar’, the makers of the film were at a war footing.
The best of Bollywood came to celebrate the legendary legacy of filmmaker Yash Chopra at the premiere of his film “Jab Tak hai Jaan” Monday at Yash Raj Films studios.
“Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana” is a Punjabi tadka film. The milieu, the dialogues and humour is so akin to the region and its people.
Ram Sampath, who entertained music lovers with the quirky and peppy numbers in “Delhi Belly”, has composed for “Talaash” five original tracks and one remix, with the lyrics being penned by Javed Akhtar.
Abhishek Bachchan was returning from a 3-month long outdoor schedule in Chicago, for YRF’s action flick, Dhoom 3.
Actor Kunal Kapoor, who had assisted filmmaker Rakesh Omprakash Mehra in “Aks”, plans to direct a short film soon.
His spoofs, satire and comedy kept us entertained for years. Jaspal Bhatti, you will be missed.
Actor and comedian Jaspal Bhatti was going to Jalandhar for the promotion of his Punjabi film ‘Power Cut’ to be released tomorrow.
Speaking fluent English is not only a big deal for a Maharashtrian housewife as shown in Gauri Shinde’s English Vinglish.
Eega (Makkhi) Director S S Rajamouli is all set to finally break into Hindi films. He discusses his plans and why he disapproves of remakes, with Subhash K Jha.
Yesteryears’ jubilee actress Asha Parekh had a lot to be jubilant over when on October 1 she brought in her birthday at the Sun ‘n’ Sand at a fun party that certainly belied her 70 years, as it went on till the wee hours when the ‘Oh mere sona re’ actress finally turned 70.
Yesteryear’s Jubilee Girl Asha Parekh has grown up. She is all set to turn 70 on 2 October.
The Barfi character played to pitch-perfection by Ranbir Kapoor, patented, popularized and now globalized by its producers UTV and director Anurag Basu, will now have a life outside the movies.
Yash Raj Films and IMAX Corporation today announced that DHOOM:3 will be digitally re-mastered in the immersive IMAX format.
Surreptitiously, Amole Gupte who consolidated his position as an independent filmmaker with ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’, is back with his third film.
Female foeticide and empowerment of women seem to have become the favourite trending topics for Bollywood stars with Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Ajay Devgn amongst the host of celebrities who have taken up the issues on screen and even off it.
Kamal Haasan talks exclusively to Subhash K Jha on his new Hindi-Tamil bi-lingual & passion for films.
Kareena Kapoor will warn viewers of “Heroine” about the dangers of smoking at the beginning of the movie, during the interval and at the end, through a voiceover, says director Madhur Bhandarkar.
AIDS is a serious matter for Priyadarshan. And the idea of doing the subject with a sale-able star, in this case Akshay Kumar, has fallen through.
Veteran Bollywood actor A.K. Hangal passed away here Sunday morning after a prolonged illness aggravated by a recent hip fracture, a family member said. Hangal was 97.
The legendary BBC journalist Tim Sebastian’s Indian show ‘The Outsider With Tim Sebastian’ takes off on a new channel UTV’s Bloomberg on Saturday. It promises to kick up quite a storm in the corridors of Indian parliament with topics that are at the moment, acutely sensitive talking points in the country.
“Shootout At Wadala” will hit the big screens next year on May 1, which is celebrated as International Workers’ Day and Labour Day.
Abhishek Bachchan believes in the simple formula of making quality films within the right budget and giving box-office collections prime importance.
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MUMBAI: Six years after Telugu superstar Ravi Teja’s ‘Virkramarkudu’ stormed the boxoffice, news comes from Hyderabad that the makers are all set to do a sequel to the blockbuster. Interestingly the sequel to ‘Rowdy Rathore’, the Hindi remake of ‘Virkramarkudu’ is also being planned. But at the moment Ravi Teja has an edge, […]
MUMBAI: Aamir Khan’s television show "Satyamev Jayate" has struck the right chord with the viewers and the film star says that he may come up with the second season of the show. "Right now I have to shoot ‘Dhoom 3’ and Rajkumar Hirani’s film ‘PK’. After completing them, I will come back and take […]
For decades our food and water have been contaminated by powerful, harmful pesticides which have been promoted as necessary for better agricultural output. But the reality is that we don’t need pesticides for better yield, and their use is not only deadly for health but results in expensive farming methods. The solution is to […]
For countless women, entering married life often means the beginning of a stressful, violent existence. Beating one’s wife seems to be ingrained in many men’s mindsets as the appropriate behaviour for a strong male, but the consequences are misery for the wife and children, and often a broken, unhappy home. The concept of domestic violence […]
MUMBAI: His star-studded 40th birthday bash became the talk of the B-town last month, and it was truly meant to be so, says filmmaker Karan Johar, who believes it has been his biggest hit so far. "The party was meant to be with people I love. I can’t help it if I love famous people so […]
Is IIFA now just about entertainment and not about promoting Indian cinema?
People with disabilities have the same zeal and appreciation for life as the rest of us do. But they often get shunned, doubted, mocked and insulted. Access to public places and buildings is restricted and doors are closed for schooling and employment. India does not appear to be mature enough and understanding enough to […]
The simple act of falling in love opens up a world of emotions and reactions which sometimes culminate in crime – the death of the couple. Even if they escape death, lovers who go against religious and community barriers still have to face harassment and censure from society and, due to this pressure, rejection […]
Shanghai releasing in June will be the last production from PVR
MUMBAI: After the monumental failure of Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Department’ at the box-office, the film-maker lashed out at actor Sanjay Dutt for his apparent interference. He tweeted: "Whatever else is happening to Department, I am supremely happy that I don’t need to see the faces of Sanjay Dutt and Dharam Oberoi for the rest of […]
People trust medical practitioners, believing that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to safeguard their health. But when this knowledge is misused to exploit this trust, medical care becomes a nightmare. The profession is riddled with unscrupulous doctors and hospitals out to make big bucks at the cost of patients, but there are […]
MUMBAI: After being appreciated in films like Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai, Murder 2, The Dirty Picture and Jannat 2, Emraan Hashmi is now receiving offers from Bollywood’s biggies like Karan Johar and Yash Chopra. So how does the actor feel moving into the big league alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan […]
MUMBAI: Aamir Khan’s TV debut ‘Satyamev Jayate’ is a success, not only in terms of viewership, but also in terms of the positive actions that have ensued. After the first episode that elaborated upon female foeticide, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan Chief Justice have given a preliminary nod to set up a fast […]
Most people dream of a lavish wedding but the reality in India is that expensive wedding celebrations and heavy dowry demands end up making brides’ lives miserable and ruining their families. The very concept of marriage has been turned into a transaction, with no value placed on the people or the relationship. But this can […]
MUMBAI: UTV & Aamir Khan Productions’ hit comedy ‘Delhi Belhi’ featuring Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunaal Roy Kapoor, is now going to release in Hong Kong! Directed by Abhinay Deo the film is a bold, youth-centric drama, which will be released in Hong Kong across eight screens with Cantonese subtitles. "It’s a very proud […]
MUMBAI: The producers of ‘Rowdy Rathore’ preponed their release date from June 15 to June 1 when Aamir Khan emptied the slot by postponing his ‘Talaash’ to November. Coincidentally, or not, the lead star – Sonakshi Sinha’s birthday falls on the same day. Reports suggest that the film-makers chose the preponed date with this in […]
MUMBAI: Aamir Khan’s hit comedy "Delhi Belly" will now be remade in Tamil by director R. Kannan who will start shooting for the film May 7. Slated for a Pongal release in January 2013, Arya, who featured in "Vettai", will play Imran Khan’s role. Popular Tamil comedian cinema Santhanam will play Kunaal Roy Kapur’s role […]
MUMBAI: ‘Shootout At Wadala’ which was planned to be released on December 7, 2012 has been postponed. Aamir Khan and Ekta Kapoor have been good friends ever since he asked for his Delhi Belly trailer to be ferried along with Ragini MMS, and now the head honcho of Balaji has returned the favour. It has […]
MUMBAI: Yash Raj Film’s upcoming titles like Salman Khan starrer ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, Shah Rukh Khan – Katrina Kaif starrer untitled project, and Aamir Khan starrer DHOOM 3 will be presented at the 65th Festival de Cannes. In the market section of the Cannes festival known as Marche Du Film, YRF’s three Indian films with […]
MUMBAI: Nawazuddin Siddiqui the fiery implosive actor who lately made a resounding impact as an intelligence officer in Kahaani,is going places. One of America’s most avidly read film critics Roger Ebert has personally invited Nawazuddin to attend the Eberfest, Roger Ebert’s annual film festival in Illinois, Chicago. The actor can’t believe he actually got […]
MUMBAI: ‘Satyamev Jayate’ which marks Aamir Khan’s debut on the small screen, made life tough for wife Kiran Rao. "This show has made my life tough on many levels because Aamir has worked on the show night and day in the house. My house has been full of writers and people from Star. I […]
MUMBAI: John Abraham says his next goal is Direction. "If god wishes, I’ll turn director three years down the line. That is my final destination," said the actor, riding high on the great feedback he is receiving on his first production ‘Vicky Donor’. Now John is already working towards his next productions, "I am […]
Progeria, autism, dyslexia, Alzheimer’s, Asperger syndrome — movies on these rare diseases would have typically been the themes of documentaries until a few years ago. But not any more.
The third movie in the Dhoom series – Dhoom 3 will officially start shooting in May 2012 as per the original plan.
MUMBAI: Asin Thottumkal is in no mood to return to southern movies – at least, not right now. The actress is comfortable in Bollywood and says she is happy to see how technology and awareness have brought the two film industries closer than ever before. "I am quite comfortable here (in Bollywood). I’m getting […]
MUMBAI: Aamir Khan has Christmas, Salman Khan has Eid and Shah Rukh Khan fancies Diwali. Now Tamil-Hindi actor R. Madhavan has discovered his own lucky spot of the year to release his films. In 2011 Tanu Weds Manu wes released during the last week of February. Madhavan’s new Hindi film Jodi Breakers releases during […]
Almost the entire Mumbai film fraternity Saturday turned up at the wedding reception of Genelia D’Souza and Riteish Deshmukh held at the Grand Hyatt.
Mumbai: A policeman’s role in Bollywood earlier meant playing second fiddle, but not any more. With "Dabangg" and "Singham", the doors have opened up for cop-centric films with audiences lapping up the brawny, brash and over-the-top characters. The year 2011 saw Ajay Devgn and John Abraham donning the khaki uniform in "Singham" and "Force" […]
Mumbai: Kiran Rao’s directorial debut "Dhobi Ghat" featured in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Longlist in Film Not in the English Language category, but it has failed to make it to the top five list for the prestigious international award. Set in Mumbai during the monsoon season, the movie revolves […]
MUMBAI: The stork has come calling in B Town again! This time it is Shilpa Shetty. Shilpa has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child with businessman husband, Raj Kundra. "Tweetos, ‘YES’ an addition to our family is our confirmation to all queries :)We seek blessings from all in this very beautiful phase […]
The ‘opening weekend collection’ mindset is an unfair attitude since a film needs time to grow on the audiences, says filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar.
MUMBAI: Delhi Belly may have been a success, but filmmaker Kiran Rao says she is not penning down the script of a sequel. "I am not writing Delhi Belly 2, not writing or even directing Delhi Belly 2," Rao said. A bold, youth-centric drama, Delhi Belly was directed by Abhinay Deo. It featured Imran Khan, […]
Bachchan was Thursday awarded an honorary Australian doctorate by the QUT for his outstanding contribution to creative industries over several decades.
MUMBAI: Music is an almost inseparable part of Indian films. And over the years, Bollywood has taken the association further by making it an integral part of its scripts through films like "Abhimaan", "Sur", "Rock On!!" – and the upcoming, much-awaited "Rockstar". The backdrop for each story may have been different, but the rise or […]
After an extensive hunt for a new face for the leading lady for Dhoom:3, Yash Raj Films has zeroed in on none other than Katrina Kaif for the female lead.
Kareena Kapoor at an event facilitated the real life bodyguards of actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan,
MUMBAI: The behind-the-scenes goings-on regarding Delhi Belly would unarguably make as interesting a film as Delhi Belly. We now have the film’s director Abhinay Deo and its writer-associate director Akshat Varma completely divided on the question of a cleaned-out version of Delhi Belly. While Aamir Khan and Varma are skeptical about the vegetarian version of […]
Why is there so much secrecy around the look of Agneepath? Not secretive. How can we be secretive? It’s already been made before. Have you seen a single shot of the film with Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor that I am producing? It will come out at the right time. Agneepath is a cult film with an […]
MUMBAI: Director Ketan Mehta’s Rang Rasiya (Colours of Passion) has won the Audience Award at the 2nd London Indian Film Festival, which was held from 30 June – 12 July. Audiences voted for their favourite films across 28 screenings during the festival. Mehta said, “I am thrilled that my passion project has won the coveted […]
MUMBAI: Vishesh Films’ Murder 2 saw good collections at the box office on Monday. The movie’s net collections on Monday stood at approximately Rs 43.5 million (Rs 4.35 crore). As was reported by Businessofcinema.com, the opening weekend net collections of the movie were Rs 224.5 million (Rs 22.45 crore). The four days’ net collections of […]
MUMBAI: Ram Gopal Varma’s tweet using the choicest Hindi abuses to describe his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan in Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap has left the star characteristically unaffected. Says the Big B stoically, “I haven’t read it. But I am sure the intention couldn’t be malicious. Sometimes in life the exuberance of verbosity can be […]
MUMBAI: Bejoy Nambiar’s mentor Mani Ratnam has extended all his support to Bejoy. Mani saw Shaitaan and loved it. The reticent Ratnam was only embarrassed at the sequence where VJ Neil is shown masturbating on screen. Laughs Nambiar, “It is a squirmy moment for us because we are still not used to a sexual honesty […]
MUMBAI: Kiran Rao unveiled the song ‘Switty Tera Pyaar Chaida’ featuring Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunal Roy Kapur from Aamir Khan Productions’ latest flick Delhi Belly. Very underground, rap style, the promotional song has Imran Khan grooving to the beats of Switty. Rao said, "I had great fun while shooting the song. While directing the […]
MUMBAI: Abhinay Deo directed Delhi Belly will be premiered at the second annual London Indian Film Festival, which runs from 30 June – 12 July. Following the Opening Night World Premiere screening of Delhi Belly, produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures, starring Imran Khan, the festival will go on to showcase the […]
MUMBAI: After a successful DLF IPL Season 4, movies and special events channel MAX has lined up a month long film festival featuring some of the biggest blockbusters of all times titled Superhit Parade. This film festival will showcase films dealing with myriad themes of love, action, drama and sports starring actors like Shah Rukh […]
The Competition Commission of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on 27 film producers on charges of colluding through a cartel to exploit cinema owners.
UTV Motion Pictures has signed a spate of TV syndication deals for satellite and terrestrial rights for titles from its film library.
MUMBAI: Yash Raj Films is in search of a new face to cast in Dhoom:3 as the female lead. As was reported earlier by Businessofcinema.com, Dhoom:3 will see Aamir Khan as the negative lead along with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. The movie will be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The music of the film […]
MUMBAI: Juhi Chawla is proud of her role in Onir’s film – I Am Megha, where she plays a Kashmiri Pundit returning home to a litany of dark memories. “I thoroughly enjoyed my six days of shooting in Kashmir. Earlier I had been in and out of the Valley for one day for my Punjabi […]
MUMBAI: UTV Movies will present Jeeyo Abhishek, a special film festival showcasing handpicked films of Abhishek Bachchan, from 18 April to 22 April at 8pm every evening. The films include Bluffmaster, Delhi 6, Sarkar Raj, Refugee and Raavan. In the past the channel has showcased festivals on celebrated stars like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, […]
MUMBAI: Walt Disney Studios India’s live action superhero film Zokkomon and I Am Kalam will be premiering at the 9th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). A total of 13 feature films, six documentaries and 13 short films will be featured at IFFLA, which is scheduled to be held from 12 – 17 April. Opening […]
The 3D stereoscopic animated sequel to Andaz Apna Apna, which is being produced by iRock Films, to release in 2012.
MUMBAI: Music director, Pritam, will be giving the music for Dhoom:3. He has earlier given music for both Dhoom and Dhoom:2. Aditya Chopra and director Vijay Krishna Acharya (Victor) confirmed that Pritam would be the one to take the music of the Dhoom franchise forward. “Pritam is not just a chart-blazing music director […]
