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Double WhammyMaking a film with a double role is more difficult than it used to be. Have they gone out of…
CAA KWAN On Signing SpreeAfter roping in actors and models one after another, CAA Kwan is now concentrating on signing…
Three Biggies For Dharma ProductionsThey already had a small release this year in Gippi but the production house is geared up for the…
Sonakshi Sinha In Welcome 2A few weeks ago, we broke the news that Anees Bazmee would start shooting No Entry 2 and the film…
“Love stories will never go out of fashion”The film will release in a few days but we were invited to spend a day on the sets of Kumar…
“Acting is much more than just being a star”After two back-to-back successes – Rockstar and Barfi! – Ranbir Kapoor is all geared up for his…
Ajay Devgn-Katrina Kaif Paired?We’re all aware that Bajirao Mastani is a film that’s very close to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and…
I am the No.1 Dancer of Bollywood: DharmendraThe makers of Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (YPD 2) had decided to make the music launch of the film a…
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Double Whammy
Making a film with a double role is more difficult than it used to be. Have they gone out of fashion or are they begging to be revisited?
Two for the price of one is an offer few can resist. Yet, last week’s action-thriller Aurangzeb which had actor Arjun Kapoor ...
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Tagged Aakhree Raasta, actor, Adalat, Amitabh Bachchan, Angoor, Aradhana, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Bandhe Hath, Bemisal, CHaalBaaz, Desh Premi, Don, double role, film, Hum Dono, Hum Kaun Hai, Kasme Vaade, Lal Baadshah, Mahaan, Ram Aur Shyam, Salman Khan, Satte Pe Satta, Seeta Aur Geeta, Shah Rukh Khan, Sooryavansham, The Great Gambler, Toofan
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CAA KWAN On Signing Spree
After roping in actors and models one after another, CAA Kwan is now concentrating on signing directors. They already have names like Kabir Khan, Sudhir Mishra, Vijay Lalwani (director of Karthik Calling Karthik), Ken Ghosh and a few others on board.
And this week, they went ahead and signed three ...
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Tagged Kabir Khan, Karthik Calling Karthik, Ken Ghosh, Krishna DK, Mohit Suri, Raj Nidimoru, Sudhir Mishra, Vijay Lalwani
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Three Biggies For Dharma Productions
They already had a small release this year in Gippi but the production house is geared up for the release of one of the biggest entertainment of the year in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. It looks like the Dharma Productions team is in top gear for they will start not ...
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Tagged Dostana, Gippi, John Abraham, Karan Johar, Shuddhi, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
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Sonakshi Sinha In Welcome 2
A few weeks ago, we broke the news that Anees Bazmee would start shooting No Entry 2 and the film would feature John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Amitabh Bachchan playing a very important role. But the leading lady was yet to be decided.
Now we hear that ...
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Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Anees Bazmee, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Nana Patekar, No Entry 2, Sonakshi Sinha, Welcome 2
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“Love stories will never go out of fashion”
The film will release in a few days but we were invited to spend a day on the sets of Kumar Taurani’s Ramaiya Vastavaiya long ago. Helmed by Prabhudheva, the film features Taurani’s son Girish Kumar, who is making his acting debut. Soumita Sengupta shares her experiences on the sets
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“Acting is much more than just being a star”
After two back-to-back successes – Rockstar and Barfi! – Ranbir Kapoor is all geared up for his next release, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. In a candid chat, the much-in-demand actor talks to Vajir Singh about how he picks his films, takes his career forward and the competition in Tinsel Town
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Tagged Ayan Mukerji, Barfi, Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, UTV, Wake Up Sid, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
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Ajay Devgn-Katrina Kaif Paired?
We’re all aware that Bajirao Mastani is a film that’s very close to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the director had wanted to make this movie for years. Besides, ever since Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Leela Bhansali worked together in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, the audience has been waiting to ...
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Tagged Ajay Devgn, Bajirao Mastani, Katrina Kaif, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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I am the No.1 Dancer of Bollywood: Dharmendra
The makers of Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (YPD 2) had decided to make the music launch of the film a grand affair. But no one guessed it would turn out to be this big. Check out the guest list drawn up by the Deol brothers for the launch – Shah ...
Shootout At Wadala Reels In 25 Cr At Weekend
Last week saw two high-profile releases – White Feather Films and Balaji Motion Pictures’ Shootout At Wadala (SAW) and Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Flying Unicorn Entertainment’s Bombay Talkies (BT).
Where gangster action flick SAW drew phenomenal response at both single-screens and multiplexes, BT, a tribute to Indian cinema on ...
Shootout At Wadala Clocks 8 Cr Plus On Day One
Director Sanjay Gupta’s Shootout At Wadala (SAW) has impressed the audience and crossed Rs 8 crore, all-India NBOC on its first day. The film has done phenomenal business in centers like UP, Bihar and Mumbai.
Jointly produced by Gupta and Ekta Kapoor, the film has an elite cast comprising ...
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Tagged Anil Kapoor, Bombay Talkies, John Abrahm, Sanjay Gupta, SAW, Shootout At Wadala, Sonu Sood, Tusshar
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Salman To Relaunch Govinda
We are all aware that Salman Khan tried to revive Govinda’s fading career and together they did a film directed by David Dhawan. The result, Partner, was a huge success and it restored some of Govinda’s sheen.
But the actor couldn’t remain in the top league for very long. ...
Abbas-Mustan To Direct A Love Story?
Abbas-Mustan have always made thrillers with a lot of twists and turns. It’s their USP. But we hear the duo is now working on a love story, which they plan to direct next year. Mustan reveals, “We came upon a beautiful, original love story. We have never directed a love ...
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Go Goa Gone!
Illuminati Films and Eros International’s upcoming film Go Goa Gone is the talk of the trade. After the first promo and music received a thunderous response from the audience as well as tradewallahs, it was speculated that Eros had hiked the film’s cost for distributors in almost every territory. Talk ...
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Chhota Bheem And The Throne Of Bali
This one’s a perfect holiday treat for children this summer. And the fact that Chhota Bheem is a well-known character should work in favour of the film.
On invitation from the King of Bali, Bheem and his friends head to the island to attend the crowning ceremony of their ...
Shootout At Wadala Pegged At 10 Cr On Day One
Balaji Motion Pictures and White Feather Films’ Shootout At Wadala is doing brisk business at the box office and is estimated to earn Rs 10 crore all-India on its opening day. The film is doing outstanding business in some territories like Mumbai, Bihar and UP. As for screens, well, whereas ...
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Quits Black Currency
A few months ago, Nawazuddin Siddiqui had signed Anil Sharma’s brother Sanjay Sharma’s film Black Currency and the actor had also started shooting for the film with Minissha Lamba. Now we hear that a few days after shooting began, Siddiqui walked out of the film and has even returned the ...
Alia Bhatt In Ugly
Anurag Kashyap is working hard for his next directorial project Ugly and we’ve heard that Alia Bhatt has done a ‘friendly appearance’ in the film. If you’re assuming that spells ‘item number’, you’re wrong!
The director had approached the young Bhatt to play a younger version of Tejaswini Kolhapure ...
Bhushan Kumar’s Future Plans
T-Series’ owner Bhushan Kumar is a very happy man as Aashiqui 2 has opened to a thumping response. Now the producer plans to churn out as many films as he can. He says, “T-Series is planning seven to eight films, a few of which will be co-produced. The budgets of ...
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Tagged Aashiqui 2, Bhushan Kumar, Madhur Bhandarkar, Nautanki Saala, Saif Ali Khan
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Disney-UTV Acquires PK?
Now here’s a really juicy one. Sources at UTV Motion Pictures claim the studio has bought one of the biggest films to be released early next year. That’s Rajkumar Hirani’s PK.
Well, the corporate house has not bought all the rights; only the Indian and overseas theatrical rights. And ...
Salman Khan In A Jolly Mood
If the unit of Sohail Khan’s Mental is to be believed, it seems Salman Khan is enjoying every bit of his stay at Lavasa near Pune, where shooting of the film Mental is underway. We’re told there’s a great buzz on the sets and everyone’s having a ball. And – ...
Aashiqui 2
What does it take to make a youthful, romantic, musical film? A fresh lead pair who has the innocence to portray a naïve love story on the silver screen and music that cuts straight to the hearts of the audience. Mohit Suri’s Aashiqui 2 has both ingredients and almost matches ...
Sanjay Suri and Onir’s Next
Onir is known for hatke films, from I Am, Sorry Bhai, Bas Ek Pal to My Brother Nikhil. Moreover, all his films have been critically acclaimed. Now the director is all set to start his next venture titled Veda. The film will be produced by Reliance Entertainment in association with ...
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Tagged Bas Ek Pal, Chauranga, Coach Kaminey, DURI, film, I Am, My Brother Nikhil, Onir, Shab, Sorry Bhai, Veda
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Ring In The New
Bollywood has seen a rush of new – and successful – talent in the last 12 months. Are the stars losing their sheen?
Lady Luck is definitely smiling on fresh talent this year as more and more filmmakers are placing their bets on them. And what’s more, new talent ...
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Tagged Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Chashme Baddoor, Commando, Gangs Of Wassepur I, Ishaqzaade, Salman Khan, Vicky Donor
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Vishal Bhardwaj To Direct Shahid Kapoor
A few weeks ago, we said in this column that Vishal Bhardwaj would soon be directing Shahid Kapoor in his next film. We also mentioned that that film might be titled Kaminey 2 (a sequel to Kaminey) but now we hear that there’s a twist to the tale.
We’re ...
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Tagged Direct, Hamlet, Kaminey 2, Shahid Kapoor, Vishal Bhardwaj
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Musical Tour For Farhan Akhtar
Though his last film Delhi 6 did not have a successful run at the ticket counter, the music was a big hit. Ditto for his first film Aks. But his second film was a big hit while the songs were a super-duper hit. Now we’re told the music of his ...
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Tagged Aks, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, film, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
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Vidyut Jammwal Scores
Ever since the first look and first trailer of the film was launched, it was predicted that Vidyut Jammwal’s Commando would score. It is also said that if your first look/trailer connects with the audience, there’s no looking back. And that’s what happened with Commando. Of course, we give due ...
Commando – A One Man Army
It's raw, it’s edgy and it’s a thriller. Commando, which has been the talk of the industry for these very reasons, will leave the audience awestruck the moment the movie starts to roll.
Technically, the film exceeds excellence with brilliantly executed action, credible acting by an ensemble cast and ...
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Nautanki Saala!
A comedy of errors is a great genre for film lovers today. And when you have a soundtrack to complement the storyline, what more could you ask for? But even though they had all these winning elements at their disposal, neither the writer nor the director capitalises on them.
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Tagged Ayushmann Khurrana, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Nautanki Saala
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I was tired of making crime and sex films: Mohit Suri
Mohit Suri is one of those young filmmakers who are making films that work. Next on his agenda is his first romantic film Aashiqui 2. Suri, who has directed eight films to date, says, “I am happy to say that in eight years, I have directed eight films and most ...
Lead Pair On Aashiqui 2
The music of Aashiqui 2 has already created a buzz, so, naturally, expectations from the film are very high. Apart from a sequel to the famous Aashiqui, the movie is very important for the lead pair, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor too.
When asked if he felt any ...
John Abraham And Akshay Kumar On Red FM
John Abraham and Akshay Kumar of Desi Boyz, visite...
John Abraham and Akshay Kumar of Desi Boyz, visite...
Greater Elephant Wins Award At SAFF
Debutante producer, Pallavi Rohatgi’s film Greater...
Debutante producer, Pallavi Rohatgi’s film Greater...
Chronicle Captures The YouTube Era
Fox Star Studios’ film Chronicle releases on Febru...
Fox Star Studios’ film Chronicle releases on Febru...
Mission Impossible: Ghost protocol On DVD And Blu-Ray
Reliance Home Video and games has launched the DVD...
Reliance Home Video and games has launched the DVD...
Gangs Of Wasseypur Premieres At London Fest
The London Indian Film Festival opened recently wi...
The London Indian Film Festival opened recently wi...
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn On UTV Action
UTV Action, will premier the film The Adventures o...
UTV Action, will premier the film The Adventures o...
Disney-UTV Promoting New Talent
Disney-UTV believes in promoting new talent is evi...
Disney-UTV believes in promoting new talent is evi...
Kai Po Che! is better than my book - Chetan Bhagat
Here’s an account of what transpired at this livel...
Here’s an account of what transpired at this livel...
Table No. 21 On Eros Now
Director Aditya Dutt's Table No. 21 film will no...
Director Aditya Dutt's Table No. 21 film will no...
Devgn Family Comes Together For A Cause
Devgn Family Comes Together For A Cause
Devgn Family Comes Together For A Cause
Big B Admired For The Great Gatsby
After being flooded with overwhelming love, suppor...
After being flooded with overwhelming love, suppor...
Ajay Devgn-Katrina Kaif Paired?
Bajirao Mastani is a film that’s very close to San...
Bajirao Mastani is a film that’s very close to San...
