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…
News
Balan On Rakhi Sawant In TDP’s Bengali Remake
Now we all know that Rakhi Sawant will step into Vidya Balan’s shoes in the Bengali version of The Dirty Picture, with Rakhi promising to do hotter and bolder scenes than Vidya did in the original version in Hindi.
So when we asked Balan what she thought of Sawant ...
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Tagged Rakhi Sawant, The Dirty Picture, Veena Mallik, Vidya Balan
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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 Hindi film industry. And although the roles she’s been playing have been varied, it is largely the Bengali factor that has worked for her. The latest buzz around the ...
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Tagged film, Kahaani, Prosenjit, Shah Rukh Khan, Sujoy Ghosh
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Vidya Balan Wants George Clooney
It’s of the biggest films of the year so far and it was no surprise when we heard that YRF's leading man Aditya Chopra wanted to buy the rights of Kahaani to remake the film in English. When we asked the film’s director Sujoy Ghosh about this, he said, ''Talks ...
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Tagged Aditya Chopra, Bob Biswas, George Clooney, Vidya Balan
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Ferrari Ki Sawaari Music Released
The music of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Ferrari ki Sawaari starring Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani released recently. Presented by T-Series, the music is composed by Pritam. And the album consists of six songs Life yeh mausambi si, Maara re sixer, Rusy's theme,Mala jau de, Aye Mere mann,Good night and the ...
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Tagged Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Mala Jau De, music, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
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I’m Not Trying To Be Salman: Shahid Kapoor
“I love making love stories and I think I am good at it and should continue making love stories,” said Director Kunal Kohli at an event to promote his upcoming film Teri Meri Kahaani.
Admitting that it is difficult to come across a love story that is unique, actor ...
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Tagged Kunal Kohli, Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Tere Meri Kahaani
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Why Dibakar Likes To Work With Abhay Deol
Shanghai is all set to release. The promos are looking promising and everyone is eagerly waiting to watch Emraan Hashmi and Abhay Deol in their on-screen avatars. Though Hashmi plays a small-time video journalist, Deol is a Tamilian in the film.
Now, as we all know, know, Deol is ...
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IIFA Unveils Its Star-Studded Look
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) revealed a completely fresh new look for the IIFA Awards being held in Singapore, this June.
Actor-choreographer-director Prabhu Deva is the official choreographer for the IIFA Awards 2012. While, actor Shahid Kapoor will be the official host of the 13th IIFA Awards. Renowned ...
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Prabhu Deva To Choreograph For 13th IIFA Awards
Actor-choreographer-director Prabhu Deva is all set to choreograph his first ever first ever awards show, in which for the first time he will also be performing displaying his signature moves.
The Videocon IIFA Weekend will be hosted in the Lion City of Singapore from June 7 to 9, 2012. ...
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BIG CBS Spark Launches B Crunk’D
Reliance Broadcast Network's BIG CBS Spark channel has launched B Crunk’D an electronic music show. The show will be telecast May 12 onwards and will be aired each weekend, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9 pm to 11 pm.
It is backed by research on music preferences of the ...
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Amazing 30 On Movies Now
Movies Now has lined up 30 must watch movies for every night. Amazing 30 starts on June 1 every night at the 11pm time slot. The festival is all set to showcase some of Hollywood’s most captivating movies that have taken entertainment to a new height.
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Sunil Punjabi, Cinemax CEO, Quits
After a stint of almost two years, Cinemax CEO Sunil Punjabi has put in his papers. Punjabi joined the company in July 12, 2010, and helmed the exhibition business.
When contacted, Punjabi replied to our text message and confirmed the news. "Yes I have," said Punjabi.
Before Cinemax, ...
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Tagged CEO, Cinemax, Sony Entertainment Television, Sunil Punjabi
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Aishwarya To Attend L’Oréal Paris amfAR Dinner At Cannes
L’Oréal Paris spokespeople have always made their presence felt at Cannes Film Festival and 2012 is no exception.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will represent L’Oréal Paris at Cannes on the May 24 and 25 at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival. On May 24, she will attend the L’Oréal Paris ...
Mumbai Mantra Sundance Institute Screenwriters Success
Mumbai Mantra, the media and entertainment division collaborated with Sundance Institute for the inaugural Mumbai Mantra Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab 2012. Eight feature film projects were selected through a rigorous evaluation process from screenplays submitted by Indian screenwriters from around the world.
The distinguished group of Creative Advisors, included Guillermo ...
Short Takes
• Apparently, the shooting of Neeraj Pandey’s Special 26, which was to take place in June, has been shifted to October. They didn't want to take chances with the monsoon as it’s an outdoor shoot.
• Eros International is expected to be listed on the US stock exchange on May 15. Once ...
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Short Takes
• Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji has teamed up with Excel Entertainment to produce a few movies. The first one will be directed by Sudhir Mishra. Sources claim the film will be the same one that Mishra was to direct for Excel Entertainment. The film is Dhruv, which Mishra wanted to make ...
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Short Takes
• Deepika Padukone has decided not to experiment and do meaningful cinema. She wants to stick with commercial films and has no qualms about doing a multi-starrer. Playing safe, huh?
• After Rowdy Rathore, every film made by UTV ...
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Barfi! Pushed, Joker Advanced
According to the grapevine, Ranbir Kapoor wanted his next film Barfi! to be released on August 31, not July 13 and UTV Motion Pictures finally agreed. Another shooting schedule of Barfi! is expected soon.Apparently, Kapoor didn’t want the post-production to be rushed.
But the change in release date put ...
Something About Aamir’s Satyamev Jayate
A source from the unit of Aamir Khan’s show Satyamev Jayate tells us that the upcoming episode will focus on child abuse. The issue-based show will feature gay rights activist Harish Iyer, who has two critically-acclaimed movies (Amen and I Am – Abhimanyu) based on him.
Iyer, himself a ...
Shootout At Wadala
The Digital Intermediate and VFX of Balaji Motion Pictures and White Feather Films’ Shootout At Wadala is in progress at Prime Focus Studios. Produced by Sanjay Gupta, Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, and directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film features Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Tusshar, Sonu Sood, Kangna Ranaut, Mahesh ...
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Tagged Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Kangna Ranaut, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ronit Roy, Siddhant Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Tusshar
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Ek Tha Tiger
The Digital Intermediate of Yash Raj Films’ Ek Tha Tiger is in progress at Prime Focus Studios. Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Kabir Khan, the film toplines Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead. Music: Pritam
English Vinglish
The Digital Intermediate of HOPE Productions’ English Vinglish is underway at Prime Focus Studios. Produced by R Balki and directed by Gauri Shinde, the film features Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand and Adil Hussain. Music: Amit Trivedi
Chennai Express To Roll On October 1
We've heard a lot about Rohit Shetty’s next film featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, Chennai Express. Currently, the blockbuster director is busy with the post-production of his next release Bol Bachchan while actor SRK is busy with the IPL. When they get a chance, both of them will meet to ...
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Cocktail
Diana Penty is dubbing for Illuminati Films’ Cocktail at BR Studios. Produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan and directed by Homi Adajania, the film also features Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Boman Irani. Music: Pritam
Emraan Hashmi In Aashiqui 2?
The Bhatts and Bhushan Kumar had decided to team up to make a sequel to the ‘90s blockbuster Aashiqui. Both of them wanted to launch a new face in the lead but we’re told they auditioned hundreds of young men but in vain.
Now news is that, post the ...
Ranbir Says No To Bhansali
There’s nothing quite like the first time, it seem...
There’s nothing quite like the first time, it seem...
Players Versus Don 2
The talk of the film trade is Viacom 18 Motion Pic...
The talk of the film trade is Viacom 18 Motion Pic...
Wasim Akram’s girl in Shoaib Mansoor’s next
Wasim Akram’s model-turned-actress girlfriend is a...
Wasim Akram’s model-turned-actress girlfriend is a...
Aamir Khan Versus Ajay Devgn
A few days ago, we told you that Aamir Khan wanted...
A few days ago, we told you that Aamir Khan wanted...
Dostana 2 Revived
There has been talk and talk and speculation and s...
There has been talk and talk and speculation and s...
Bonding Between Ajay-Abhishek
The chemistry between stars and their director not...
The chemistry between stars and their director not...
Pakistani Model-Actor Imran Abbas To Debut
Here’s another debutant but, this time, it’s Pakis...
Here’s another debutant but, this time, it’s Pakis...
Generous Bipasha
Before the Jodi Breakers shoot started, the crew w...
Before the Jodi Breakers shoot started, the crew w...
Short Takes
Mubina Rattonsey is all set to start a new film an...
Mubina Rattonsey is all set to start a new film an...
Salman Khan Shoots First Ad For Being Human
Salman Khan Shoots First Ad For Being Human
Salman Khan Shoots First Ad For Being Human
24 On Colors
A short while ago, we told you that Anil Kapoor, w...
A short while ago, we told you that Anil Kapoor, w...
Shyam Benegal To Make A Sequel
More and more filmmakers are toying with the idea ...
More and more filmmakers are toying with the idea ...
