Main Story
DepartmentWhat do kids do when they get a new toy? Well, they experiment with it. What does a director who is…
Mr. Bhatti On ChuttiNot every film releases as planned and, at times, it could be years before it emerges from the…
Love Lies & SeetaAn unconventional love story set in a New York summer, this film follows the lives of three…
Chalo CannesAnurag Kashyap is ecstatic as his film, Gangs of Wasseypur (GoW), is going to the Cannes film…
Department DisappointsThis week witnessed the release of Ram Gopal Varma’s Department featuring Amitabh Bachchan…
Balan On Rakhi Sawant In TDP’s Bengali RemakeNow we all know that Rakhi Sawant will step into Vidya Balan’s shoes in the Bengali version of…
Sujoy Ghosh To Direct Vidya, Prosenjit In His Next?Vidya Balan is at the top of her game right now and is even being called the “new hero” in our…
Vidya Balan Wants George ClooneyIt’s of the biggest films of the year so far and it was no surprise when we heard that YRF's…
Interviews
Chalo Cannes
Anurag Kashyap is ecstatic as his film, Gangs of Wasseypur (GoW), is going to the Cannes film festival. Here’s what the director has to say about his film and more…
I’m Happy
I am happy because I now know I was right to make the kind of ...
For Esha Gupta, It’s Raining Films
Esha Gupta of Jannat 2 fame is just one film old but the actress has received accolades for her debut film with ‘serial kisser’ Emraan Hashmi. Talking about the appreciation she is getting, Gupta quips, “I am overwhelmed with the appreciation for my look and role in Jannat 2, and ...
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Ab Tak 25
Next month, Vishesh Films will celebrate its silver jubilee as a production house. Here’s Mahesh Bhatt in conversation with Shabdita Shrivastav on the highs and lows of his company over the last 25 years
How would you describe Vishesh Films’ journey from Kabzaa to Jannat 2?
From ...
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Keeping It Real Was Top Priority: Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap, who is known for his desi-flavoured films, is ready with another from this genre – Gangs of Wasseypur, which is based on true stories that unfolds in Wasseypur, a place in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Kashyap says the film is very desi and also very funny. More on GoW courtesy ...
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“I would cast Emraan Hashmi in my directorial debut”
Journalist-turned-writer-lyricist Sanjay Masoomm in conversation with Shabdita Srivastav
How would you describe your journey in the industry?
It’s been 15 years now. I started my career as a dialogue writer with Sunny Deol’s film Zor. After that, I wrote the dialogue of his other films ...
Working with veterans was like setting a house on fire: Ramu
It was a star-studded affair at the launch of the first look launch of Department on Monday. Attending the event was the film’s director, Ram Gopal Varma, and lead actors Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Rana Daggubati. Here’s what they said about the movie, which will release on May 18.
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Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Department, Ram Gopal Verma, RANA, Sanjay Dutt
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“There is a fine line between sleaze and humour”
It took courage to script a story that may not have gelled with the Indian audience. But she scripted it anyway. It was an even greater challenge as her experience had thus far been mainly in the commercial arts and advertising. But the risk paid off. Juhi Chaturvedi, a Lucknow ...
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Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Humara Bajaj, jaffna, John Abraham, Juhi Chaturvedi, Vicky Donor
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“Baby After A Miscarriage”
“A baby after a miscarriage” is how director Shoojit Sircar describes his latest release, Vicky Donor, which has hit the bull’s eye. Relaxed and smiling broadly, Sircar says he will soon start his next film Jaffna.
He says he made Vicky Donor with high hopes but did not expect ...
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Tagged John Abraham, Juhi Chaturvedi, Shoojit Sircar, Vicky Donor, Yahaan
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“Now, people see me as more than just a pretty face”
Delivering a successful film always gives you a high but when you and your co-producers are laughing all the way to the bank and are heaped with praise from the critics, it’s an experience to treasure. That’s what John Abraham feels about his first production, Vicky Donor. Here’s the proud ...
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“I don’t like love stories”
Gul Panag on her latest film Fatso and her co-stars in the movie
What is your next film Fatso all about?
The film is about five characters, three men and two girls …one of the guys is fat and is called Fatso played by Ranvir (Shorey). My last release was Turning ...
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“Our industry is very biased towards the star system”
Ranvir Shorey in conversation with Jigar Shah...
Your next film is Fatso, where you literally play a fatso. Is that padding or have you actually gained weight?
While we were preparing for the film, we realised that we could get the fat look only on my ...
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On The Fast Track
Ajay Devgn is thrilled to be back in Mumbai after a 50-day shoot. He’s also happy with the way Son Of Sardaar is shaping up and is obviously looking forward to Diwali, when the movie is expected to release. But before he launches into the final shooting schedule of Rohit ...
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Tagged Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Bol Bachchan, Rohit Shetty, Son Of Sardaar, Tezz
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Power Play
Lion King Ajay Devgn leaps into a new arena
We’ve seen superstars foraying into businesses other than filmmaking. Few years ago there was a wave of actors who wanted to buy IPL teams. However, Lion King Ajay Devgn had something else in mind when he announced his partnership with ...
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Tagged 25-MW solar plant, Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat, Maharashtra, Sangli, Solar Power Plant, The Charanaka Solar Park
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“Sequels Offer A Safety Net”
A freewheeling Mahesh Bhatt on his next venture Jannat 2 and the business of sequels
Jannat 2 is about the heaven man is looking for in this world. Is this the story of Mahesh Bhatt who had set out to make his brand of films?
We all are ...
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Tagged Blood Money, Emraan Hashmi, Jannat 2, Kunal Kemmu, Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Randeep Hooda
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“I was initially nervous about the erotic scenes”
Gulshan Devaiya, who we have seen in Shaitan, will don a different role in Hate Story. Though everyone is talking about the film’s leading lady, Paoli Dam, Devaiya believes he, too, has a strong role to play.
How did you bag your role in Hate Story?
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“Auditioning for Vicky Donor was destiny”
Thanks to her numerous television commercials and shows, Yami Gautam is not new to showbiz. All set to breathe life into her celluloid dreams, the actress will make her big-screen debut with John Abraham’s maiden Hindi production Vicky Donor. Excerpts from a conversation with Jigar Shah.
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‘This One Is A New John Abraham’
John Abraham on his maiden production, Vicky Donor
Have people started addressing you as ‘Mr Producer’?
Jee aaj subah se mujhe producer hi bulaa rahe sab log and it’s a special feeling as I feel I have graduated. I’m excited with this new role and hoping for ...
A – Aamir, A – Ace
Aamir Khan on his ambitious TV debut.Will the show be a game-changer as planned? Will the actor’s instincts prove him right once again?
After Aamir Khan’s successful run at the boxoffice that started with Lagaan in 2001, none of his movies have disappointed. So if you forget Mangal Pandey(2005), ...
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“People will watch Vicky Donor because it’s quirky, not because of me”
VJ Ayushmaan Khurana is all set for his big-screen debut in John Abraham’s debut production Vicky Donor. Read on…
You aren’t from Mumbai but there is a story behind what brought you here.
Back home, I did a lot of stuff like RJing and journalism. After I completed ...
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“We are losing almost $ 959 million to film piracy every year”
With the Indian film industry increasingly collaborating with Hollywood, a joint initiative promises to be a boon for Indian filmmakers. Uday Singh, Managing Director of the Motion Picture Association, tells Sagorika Dasgupta what we can expect from the tie-up between the Motion Picture Association and the LA India Film Council ...
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“I looked at erotica as a French filmmaker would”
The Hate Story poster and trailer are all over YouTube and drawing a lot of attention due to the film’s bold content. The movie, dubbed an ‘erotic film’, has been written by Vikram Bhatt and directed by Vivek Agnihotri, who has earlier directed Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and Chocolate. Here’s ...
SRK Goes LIVE
Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for IPL Season 5. So, at the launch of NOKIA TV on mobile phones, whose application allows consumers to launch their own personalised channels by shooting and sharing videos LIVE, we asked the actor a few questions.
Will the IPL TRPs get affected?
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Rock Our World
Siddhartha M Jain, the man in the news for introducing new-age marketing, in conversation with Shabdita Shrivastav
You introduced the concept of announcing 11 films at one go. What was your motto behind exhibiting a bouquet of films?
The philosophy of iRock is that we create what we ...
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Tagged 3 Idiots, Bloody Veer, Delhi Belly, Disco Valley or Jaa Chudail Jaa, IROCK, Kinky Aur Pinky, Ragini MMS, Size Zero, Twilight
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Guns & Poses
He made his debut as an actor wth Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in May 2001, and in a month, he will complete 11 years in the film industry. Even though his debut film was a big hit, his other movies didn’t match expectations. But Tusshar never gave up. So, despite ...
My Name Is G.One
Shah Rukh Khan discusses G.One, the name of hi...
Shah Rukh Khan discusses G.One, the name of hi...
Bodyguard Collection Day 1 and Day 2 - Ajmer
Theatre Name Amount Glitz 5,54,550 ...
Theatre Name Amount Glitz 5,54,550 ...
MBKD: Average Fare
Last week marked the release of Salman Khan-starre...
Last week marked the release of Salman Khan-starre...
VFX Of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
The VFX of Dharma Productions and UTV Motion Pictu...
The VFX of Dharma Productions and UTV Motion Pictu...
Lock Kiya Jaye
Getting your film’s release date right is crucial ...
Getting your film’s release date right is crucial ...
1st Day 1st Show Collections of RA.One in Delhi
First Day First Show Collections of RA.One in Delh...
First Day First Show Collections of RA.One in Delh...
1st Day 1st Show Collections Of Desi Boyz – Nashik
Cinemax was 8,723 against the capacity of 24,060 ...
Cinemax was 8,723 against the capacity of 24,060 ...
Desi Boyz Fails To Impress
David Dhawan’s son Rohit Dhawan made his debut thi...
David Dhawan’s son Rohit Dhawan made his debut thi...
Housefull 2: Up Close & Personal
At the press conference of the trailer launch of H...
At the press conference of the trailer launch of H...
Taking The Lead
Aditi Rao Hydari has come a long way. In conversat...
Aditi Rao Hydari has come a long way. In conversat...
Vicky Donor
The film has not taken a flying start but with wor...
The film has not taken a flying start but with wor...
Ab Tak 25
In conversation with Mahesh Bhatt
In conversation with Mahesh Bhatt
