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Ranbir & Imtiaz keen to bond! - News
7 November 2009 3:38 AM, PST
There have been rumours for quite some time now about Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali working on a film together. However Ranbir denies signing any film with Imtiaz. He says he is very keen to work with the director but hasn't got an offer yet, even though Imtiaz has expressed a desire to work with him. Ranbir admits to have met Imtiaz many times and thinks that the director makes a film only when he's sure of the story and then casts actors that... »
Madhur's Jail - Routine, claustrophobic or horrific? - News
7 November 2009 3:21 AM, PST
Jail has released and certain sections of media have started challenging if the film is 'routine Madhur Bhandarkar cinema' (whatever this means), claustrophobic and gives a horrific account of jail inmates. Well, in its defense, it is this claustrophobic environment of Jail which was always meant to be the pulling factor of this 130 minutes long drama. Yes, the jail barrack pretty much suffocates audiences and this is where Bhandarkar's strength lies as he never allows the film... »
Ajab Prem...- Andaz Apna Apna or Santoshi fusion? - News
7 November 2009 3:16 AM, PST
Right till the release of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, there have been speculations galore that whether the film would manage to recreate the magic of Rajkumar Santoshi's last comic outing Andaz Apna Apna. Well, with the film out in theaters and audience reactions coming in, it is obvious that Santoshi touch is definitely there in this romantic comedy that makes you remember his cinema of yore. However, a word of caution here. This happens only during the comic sequences, not o... »
Negativity doesn't bother Emraan Hashmi - News
7 November 2009 2:33 AM, PST
Emraan Hashmi is sitting pretty on back-to-back success of Raaz - The Mystery Continues and Jannat. A year earlier, he came up with best ever act of his career in Awarapan. Even though he has managed to find a place for himself amongst the most dependable actors that Bollywood currently has, Hashmi has observed that many in the industry have constantly tried to pull him down. "This is something which has happened ever since I made my debut with Footpath (2003). I went on to del... »
Balki: Paa happened because of Amitabh Bachchan - News
7 November 2009 1:56 AM, PST
Where many a filmmakers go for the casting according to their script, here's a director who likes to work otherwise. Upcoming film Paa director R. Balki believes in writing the script keeping in mind the stars. "Yes that's true, I believe in writing films for stars. For me stars are bigger than characters. They have larger than life impact than characters. Even for Paa, it's not that I wrote a script and then thought of casting Amitabh, rather I wrote it keeping him in mind. P... »
Jail and the projection of Jails in Indian films - Feature
7 November 2009 12:59 AM, PST
Though Jail has become a subject of the Hindi films after a long time when Madhur Bhandarkar has tried to focus attention on it, Jail has indeed been an integral part of the Hindi films right from the time when Hindi cinema started making waves. For that matter even in the advertisements as well, Jail has been used as a subject, underlining the subconscious association of Jail with our psyche. After all, Jail has been an integral part of our freedom struggle and there would be a family that does not have an association with the jail.... »
7,000 pirated DVDs seized in Pune - News
6 November 2009 11:05 PM, PST
Hadapsar police station officials raided the road under a flyover in Hadapsar on Tuesday morning at 10 am and nabbed 3 men for involvement in piracy racket. The officials seized 7,000 DVDs of latest movies, including London Dreams and Aladin that were being supplied openly on the road. They also found blue films and the setup was just 250 meters away from the police station. All the 3 accused are professional vendors who work under some dealer. The police officials have started... »
Sssshhhh: 3 Idiots - News
6 November 2009 11:04 PM, PST
On one hand while filmmakers are making all efforts to get the audience feedback about their films, on the other hand they are also worried that a trial show might risk that their plotlines are revealed much before it reaches the public domain. In a move to curb the possibility of getting your plotlines revealed much before the film releases, the Indian filmmakers have taken a leaf out of Hollywood studios and have started following a Non Disclosure Agreement. The Nda means th... »
Hrithik's weight issues - News
6 November 2009 10:53 PM, PST
Hrithik Roshan, who's known for being the next only perfectionist after Aamir Khan is dealing with some weight issues these days. The actor, who spots one of the fittest bods in B-Town, is reportedly gaining weight for his upcoming film Guzaarish, the shoot of which is underway. His character is the film requires him to look unfit, so the actor has been gaining weight fast. But, soon after Guzaarish, Hrithik's next film with Sanjay Khan titled Welcome To The Jungle will onc... »
Will Jail complete Mugdha's Hat trick? - News
6 November 2009 10:27 PM, PST
Dusky Marathi beauty Mugdha Godse was considered to be another model, who could just walk the ramp and look beautiful, but just two films; Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion and Ajay Devgan's All The Best have changed the perception, and it appears that Mugdha is all set to conquer new heights in Bollywood. While she may not be considered a threat as yet but Mugdha has had two straight successes in the form of Fashion and All The Best. And with Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail opening to dece... »
Ranbir credits Saawariya for what he is today! - News
6 November 2009 10:21 PM, PST
Hottest newcomer, teenage heartthrob, super star of the youth etc are some of the titles that Ranbir Kapoor is referred to with, especially after the grand success of Wake Up Sid. And with his Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani too embarking on a superb start, Ranbir Kapoor has definitely arrived in a big way, and can rightly be called the first major star since Hrithik Roshan. However what makes him different from the rest of the newcomers of today is that while they are busy criticiz... »
Why Paa is special to Bachchans? - News
6 November 2009 10:06 PM, PST
Balki's Paa is special to Bachchans in more ways than one: 1) The film is Bachchans' home production under Ab Corp banner. 2) The entire Bachchan family is a part of Paa in some way or the other. While son Abhishek stars in the film, than wife Jaya is being reported to do the introduction of the cast and crew of the film and Bahu Aishwarya is looking after the marketing. 3) For Big B it's a role of a lifetime as he plays a 13 year old child suffering from a rare kind... »
11th Mumbai Film Festival comes to a Close! - News
6 November 2009 5:27 AM, PST
An incredible end to an exceptional start! The curtain closed on the 11th edition of Mumbai Film Festival organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami) at Mumbai amidst the who's who of the of Indian and World cinema gracing the closure of the event with their presence. A glittering closing ceremony herald the closure of the 7 day Festival that laid out some real sumptuous fare for film-buffs in Mumbai. Mff is a Reliance Big Entertainment initiative and has the distinctio... »
Kurbaan & the evolution of posters in the world of Hindi cinema - Feature
6 November 2009 5:17 AM, PST
A new trend has emerged in the World of Hindi cinema whereby to evince interest posters of the films are also being used for building up the tempo for the film. It was not so the case earlier, where at the most the posters of the films would be adorning the walls only few days before the release of the film was the norm. Interest in the film can only be created if there is an innovation in it, and the poster of Kurbaan that has been released where Kareena Kapoor is bare back has indeed created storm in the world of Hindi cinema as far as creating hype about a film is concerned.... »
Bonding time for Minissha and Amrita! - News
6 November 2009 4:51 AM, PST
The petite and pretty Minissha Lamba who was last seen in Kidnap has been keeping busy shooting for Shyam Benegal's Abba Ka Kuan and hence not been able to socialize with some of her dear friends. So Minissha Lamba who was recently returning home from the capital, was in for a pleasant surprise to meet her long time friend Amrita Rao on the flight. From what we hear, the two of them instantly got down chatting about everything under the sun and catching up on each other. N... »
Sayali Bhagat receives threatening calls - News
6 November 2009 4:45 AM, PST
The mobile crime is certainly on the rise. In past also many Bollywood bigges faced the heat because of it. And now former beauty queen & budding Bollywood actor Sayali Bhagat is its latest victim! From last few days the swanky actress Sayali has been receiving threatening calls and abusive messages from an unknown number. The lady has also lodged a police complaint against the unidentified person at a suburban police station. Confirms her Business Manager Vinith Handa, "Ye... »
Road To Sangam wins P7 Audience Choice Award at Mff - News
6 November 2009 4:37 AM, PST
At the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival, Road To Sangam got P7 Audience choice Award, presented by Mr. Jyoti Narain to Amit Rai writer and director of the movie. The movie got a prize worth Rs. 10,00,000. "P7 Audience Choice Awards" was introduced for the first time this year; to give the audience a taste of their choice, audience got to vote for their favourite movie. After more than two lakhs voting across three festival venues-Fun Cinema, Metro B... »
Fans thrilled with first look of Prince Vivek Oberoi! - News
6 November 2009 4:32 AM, PST
Kumar Taurani organized a special preview event for the fans of his upcoming film Prince- Its Showtime, recently at a preview theatre in Bandra. The eve received an overwhelming response. The audience got a chance to watch the theatrical trailer of this slick action thriller. The feedback received from the people was positive yet diverse. The teenagers thoroughly enjoyed the action filled promo, which, according to them, had a Hollywood feel to it. They also liked Vivek Oberoi... »
Kaminey star Chandan Roy is depressed - News
6 November 2009 2:05 AM, PST
He charmed the audiences with his act in Kaminey opposite Shahid Kapoor. Many critics stood up in awe about his acting abilities. Now, Chandan Roy Sanyal, despite getting all the attention is not a happy man these days. The reason for this gloom is his inability to work with Ashutosh Gowarikar for which he had waited for long. Chandan, who was recently signed in the Esha Deol starrer Tell Me O Khuda missed Ashutosh's film because of date issues. Though the actor is gung ho... »
Mugdha Godse: Jail was like a home production - News
6 November 2009 1:21 AM, PST
Last year, Mugdha Godse resulted in eye brows being raised with her noteworthy act in Fashion. As an underdog in the Madhur Bhandarkar directed film, she delivered a performance that was quite a pleasant surprise considering the fact that there were established actors like Priyanka Chopra and Kangna Ranaut around. Now, she is back with Jail where she get an opportunity by director Madhur Bhandarkar to show her acting talent once again. Within three weeks of All The Best, she's... »
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