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A K Hangal returns to acting
31 May 2012 8:10 AM, PDT | BollywoodHungama | See recent BollywoodHungama news »
At the ripe age of 97, veteran actor A K Hangal is making a comeback to acting with the TV show 'Madhubala'. A K Hangal, who has acted in more than 200 Hindi films in a career spanning nearly five decades, is most remembered for his roles in films like Sholay, Namak Haraam and Shaukeen. The makers of the show 'Madhubala' wanted A K Hangal to be a part of their show as their show is a tribute to the 100 years of Indian cinema and Mr. Hangal has been a part of the industry for a very long time. Hangal is extremely happy and excited to be a part of the TV show as he feels that work knows no age limit. Sometime ago it was reported that the nonagenarian actor was facing financial problems and having a tough time meeting his medical and daily expenses but everything is fine now as »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
“I think Indian cinema is at such a point that the future can only be bright” – Javed Akhtar
28 April 2012 1:04 PM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »
Hollywood has always been the destination of many young dreams with an international film industry paying millions for its actors, music composers, script writers and a typical promise of fame across the globe. For one Indian film industry stalwart Hollywood has failed to see off its competition from Bollywood as the industry turns 100 next year. Popular writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar is happy to see the industry in which he belongs spreading its message around the world.
“Hollywood is such a powerful film industry that it has ruined film industries of the world. Wherever Hollywood films reach, the original film industry of that nation got ruined, except India. Our film industry is flourishing be it Tamil and Telugu films,” the 67-year-old said while at the music launch of ‘Ye Khula Aasman’.
Javed, who started his career in Bollywood as a script writer on Yakeen, has seen success as his pairing »
- Janine Gall
Salim Khan honours Vicky Donors writer and director
25 April 2012 5:25 AM, PDT | BollywoodHungama | See recent BollywoodHungama news »
Writer Salim Khan loves encouraging young talent. So it isn't surprising that he invited the Vicky Donor director and writer Shoojit Sircar and Juhi Chaturvedi to his residence on Tuesday after watching their film.
In an endearing gesture of appreciation, Salim Saab handed over one of his old Filmfare trophies to Sircar and Chaturvedi.
Says Sircar, "Juhi and I spent a good 45 minutes with Salim Saab on Tuesday afternoon. It was an overwhelming experience. We learnt so much from him just by hearing him talk about Sholay, and screenwriting and Sanjeev Kumar."
Sircar received a call from Salim Saab on Tuesday morning. "He said he liked my film and that if someone had come to him to write a film on this theme he'd have never attempted it. This, coming from the man who re-wrote all the rules of screenplay writing…Honestly I couldn't have hoped for a higher compliment. »
- Subhash K. Jha
Remakes should be better than the original: Javed Akhtar
3 April 2012 3:03 AM, PDT | BusinessofCinema | See recent BusinessofCinema news »
Mumbai: Scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is upset with reports of a remake of 1973 super hit film "Zanjeer", says they should only be made if they are better than the original."Any film can be remade provided that it is better that the original. If you are not making it good then where is the need of making it? Ram Gopal Varma remade 'Sholay'. He »
Remakes should be better than the original - Javed Akhtar
3 April 2012 12:30 AM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »
Scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is upset with reports of a remake of 1973 super hit film Zanjeer says they should only be made if they are better than the original..Any film can be remade provided that it is better that the original. If you are not making it good then where is the need of making it? Ram Gopal Varma remade Sholay. He shouldn.t have done that but it is a free country,. the 67-year-old told reporters at the Vidhu Vinod Chopra film festival.The 1973-hit Zanjeer, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Pran, was produced and directed by Prakash Mehra and his son Amit has decided to remake the action thriller.A writer has the moral right over his work and changes cannot be made without his permission, Akhtar contended..There is something besides a copyright, about which no one talks and that is moral rights. »
Scripts and dialogues true actors of a film - Amitabh Bachchan
3 April 2012 12:21 AM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »
A lot of emphasis is being given on writers and writing and megastar Amitabh Bachchan too feels that the true actors of any film are its script and dialogues..I do believe script, dialogue and screenplay writers are true actors of a film...follow them diligently, and you cannot go wrong,. the 69-year-old tweeted.Talking about his success, Amitabh thanked scriptwriter duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, for giving him his Angry Young Man image with movies like Zanjeer, Deewar and Sholay..Narration by Salim-Javed on all my scripts they wrote, did 90 percent of the job for me...,. he further tweeted. »
Bollywood’s Best Action Heroes
19 March 2012 12:03 PM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »
Action movies are back in style and every actor worth a punch at the box office is getting back into to action in a big way. Ghajini in 2008 was the first action masala movie with a big star after a long time and took audiences by storm. Then followed Salman Khan’s Wanted in 2009, his Dabangg in 2010, Ajay Devgan’s Singham in 2011 and Hrithik Roshan’s Agneepath earlier this year. Each film smashed records at the box office, crossing the 100 crore mark and bringing back the single screen nostalgia for action films – the grand hero entry, bravado performances and gripping tales. They also generated interest within the multiplex audiences, who were used to watching family dramas and glitzy romantic films set abroad.
In a tribute to the Bollywood action hero, we present to you some of our favourite action scenes from some of our favorite stars, in no particular order »
- Anjum Shabbir
Bhupen Hazarika, Mira Nair among Padma awardees
25 January 2012 10:06 PM, PST | DearCinema.com | See recent DearCinema.com news »
The highest civilian awards of India—The Padma awards 2012 were announced on Wednesday. Bhupen Hazarika has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan for Vocal Music.
Padma Bhushan has been conferred on actress Shabana Azmi, director Mira Nair and actor Dharmendra. Filmmaker Priyadarshan has been bestowed the Padma Shri award 2012.
Shabana Azmi, a well-known Indian actress has won the National Award for Best Actress five times in her career for Ankur (1975), Arth (1983), Khandahar (1984), Paar (1985) and Godmother (1989).
Mira Nair is a noted filmmaker who has made films like Salaam Bombay! (1988), Monsoon Wedding (2001) and The Namesake (2006).
Dharmendra is a popular Indian actor who has acted in over 270 Hindi films in his career some of which include Sholay (1975), Phool aur Patthar (1967), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1972) and Yaadon ki Baarat (1974).
Priyadarshan in an Indian director, producer screenwriter who has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Kanchivaram (2008), Hera Pheri (2000), Virasat (1997) and Hungama (2003).
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Dharmendra, Shabana, Mira Nair to get Padma Bhushan - Realbollywood.com News
25 January 2012 1:26 AM, PST | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
New Delhi, Jan 25: Veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi and filmmaker of international repute Mira Nair were named for the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian honour on the eve of Republic Day Wednesday.
The three have been chosen in the art-cinema category.
After making his debut in 1960, Dharmendra, also known as Bollywood's original He Man, went on to do a variety of work. From the lyrical "Bandini" and the serious "Satyakam" to comic classics like "Chupke Chupke" and, of course, the cult entertainer "Sholay", he did it all -- and continues to entertain the audience with his charm. Among his last. »
- Machan Kumar
Ramesh Sippy to replace Om Puri as Nfdc chairperson
17 January 2012 7:46 PM, PST | DearCinema.com | See recent DearCinema.com news »
Noted film director Ramesh Sippy has been appointed Chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc). He replaces veteran actor Om Puri.
The I&B ministry has also appointed Jawahar Wattal and Odiya cinematographer A K Bir as independent directors.
Ramesh Sippy is well known for directing films like Sholay (1975), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) and Andaz (1971). Recently he had produced films like Dum Maaro Dum (2011) and Chandni Chowk to China (2009).
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- NewsDesk
Ramesh Sippy new Nfdc chairperson - Realbollywood.com News
17 January 2012 2:38 AM, PST | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
New Delhi, Jan 17: Well-known filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc).
"Yes, Mr. Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of Nfdc. The order came out yesterday (Monday)," an Information and Broadcasting ministry source told Ians. He will take charge from the outgoing chairperson, veteran actor Om Puri.
The 65-year-old, who has been part of the Hindi film industry for the past four decades, is known for making films like "Andaz", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Sholay" and "Shakti".
Ians »
- Leon David
Top 10 Funniest Films of 2011
4 January 2012 9:00 PM, PST | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »
It was not a year for the classic Bollywood comedy but still we got several giggles, even some guffaws and truly Laughed Out Loud with some of the films this year. 2011 saw David Dhawan’s son Rohit make his debut with Desi Boys, both Aamir Khan with Delhi Belly and Madhur Bhandarkar with Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, attempted the comedy genre as producer and director respectively. The Deol family came together again in Yamla Pagla Deewana to deliver a hit and Yash Raj even managed to give us a couple of funny features with Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge proving to be popular. We not only polled our team we also took into account the scores the films got on IMDb!
So here’s our top 10 funniest films of 2011
10. Ready
Salman Khan’s first release of the year had high expectations following 2010′s smash hit Dabangg! »
- Anjum Shabbir
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