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Tiger Shroff: Another Action StarA few years ago, filmmakers were shying away from signing him but it was Sajid Nadiadwala who had…
Another Actor Turns ProducerIt’s a trend that’s turning into a tidal wave. We’re talking about actors turning producer.…
More On PK DealBox Office India was the first to tell you that Disney UTV had paid an astronomical price for Aamir…
“I cannot wait to work with Amitabh Bachchan again”The Great Gatsby, which released yesterday, is the fourth film based on the novel by the legendary…
Raj-DK To Launch Mahesh BabuThere was talk a few years ago that Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu would venture into Hindi filmdom…
“Today, I have to push much less to be appreciated”Guest Editor Deepika Padukone speaks to Box Office India about her upcoming release Yeh Jawaani Hai…
Awesome TwosomesAre hit actor-director pairings a commercial success or do they simply make for great…
Guns & PosesThere’s nothing funny about shooting in the scorching Rajasthan desert. But War Chhod Na Yaar…
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Reliance Games Launches Dancing With the Stars Game
Reliance Games, an international developer and publisher of mobile games, has launched a game based on the danced based hit TV show, Dancing with the Stars. This rhythm-based mobile game is inspired by the enormously popular television show and lets patrons prove that they are the best dancer on the ...
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SIX Bags UEFA EURO 2016 Broadcast Rights
SONY SIX, India’s Premier Sports Entertainment Channel emerged as the winner of the exclusive broadcast rights for the UEFA EURO 2016 across the Indian Sub-Continent. The channel will telecast live all 51 matches of the tournament.
Adding a new dimension to the network's comprehensive stable of key international sports ...
Abhay Deol Makes TV Debut
Abhay Deol is all set to make his TV debut as the host of the reality series Connected Hum Tum, which will go on air on Zee TV at 10 pm on Monday, June 3. The show will have six women armed with a camera recording themselves in their house, ...
Spotted: Ameesha Patel
A host of Indian celebrities are making their way to the ‘it’ destination. Cannes Film Festival. And the latest to join the bandwagon is actress Ameesha Patel. She was recently spotted at the Mumbai International Airport leaving for the festival.
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Ajay Chacko Is Network18 COO
Network18 Group has appointed Ajay Chacko as its Chief Operating Officer. He has been with the group for over nine years and is president of A+E Networks | TV18, the JV between A+E Networks, US, and TV18. He will continue to hold responsibility for the venture.
SRS Cinemas Now In Shimla
SRS Cinemas recently announced the opening of their 13th property which they launched at Shimla and was inaugurated on May 18. The theatre has a capacity of 341 seats with two screens. With the new multiplex in Shimla now operational, SRS Cinemas has a total of 35 screens across 13 ...
The Reluctant Fundamentalist Wins
Internationally acclaimed director Mira Nair will be conferred the German Film Award for Peace – The Bridge 2013 – for her movie The Reluctant Fundamentalist. She will be felicitated on July 4, for an outstanding film and direction. The ceremony will take place in Munich. The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a ...
Bangalore BIG FM’s RJ Hunt
BIG FM’s Bangalore station today (May 20) announced the launch of the BIG Junior RJ Hunt 2013, a unique radio based reality show for the city of Bangalore. Launched in association with Oakridge International School, the talent hunt will help identify young and promising individuals between five and 10 years ...
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Fox Star Studios Partners With Phantom Films
Fox Star Studios recently announced a partnership with Phantom Films to produce Anurag Kashyap’s next release, Bombay Velvet. The film features Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. It will go on the floors from July, 2013 and is slated to release on December 25, 2014. The first ...
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Tagged Anurag Kashyap, Deepika Padukone, Fox Star Studios, Phantom Films, Ranbir Kapoor, vijay singh
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Short Takes
• After announcing his plan to make a sequel to Dhadkan, producer Ratan Jain is planning to make a sequel to Baazigar. The film still needs a director and lead actor.
• Believe it or not but producer Vashu Bhagnani has signed not one or two but 10 directors to direct ...
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Short Takes
• After working with Eros International, Sanjay Leela Bhansali seems to have found new co-producers for two of his next films – a remake of South film being titled Gabbar featuring Akshay Kumar and Tamannah, and a film based on the life of boxer Mary kom. Well, Bhansali’s new partner is ...
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Tiger Shroff: Another Action Star
A few years ago, filmmakers were shying away from signing him but it was Sajid Nadiadwala who had conviction in the lad and cast him in one of his home productions.
The lad in question is Tiger Shroff, who is trained for action. But the unit of his debut ...
Another Actor Turns Producer
It’s a trend that’s turning into a tidal wave. We’re talking about actors turning producer. But, we have to admit, this one took us totally by surprise. After all, actors usually make a decision like this after spending years in the industry, which gives them enough time to learn all ...
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Tagged actor, ayushmann Khurranna, film, Hit, Nautanki Saala, Paisa, Producer
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Anil Kapoor’s Next Production
After making a couple of films, Anil Kapoor Productions was lying low but not any more. We are told that various projects are on the verge of taking off and, sooner not later, a few of them will go on the floors.
The first film to roll is titled ...
More On PK Deal
Box Office India was the first to tell you that Disney UTV had paid an astronomical price for Aamir Khan-Raj Kumar Hirani’s next film PK – they have acquired the all-India and overseas distribution rights for a whopping Rs 140 crore! Phew!
Since then it seems that this is ...
Praises For Farhan Akhtar
Last week, there were two screenings of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and everyone who watched the film was unanimous that Farhan Akhtar is the soul of the film. According to each one, Akhtar shines in every scene.
They also felt the actor’s performance will take his career ...
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Tagged actor, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Director, Farhan Akhtar, film, Praises, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
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Raj-DK To Launch Mahesh Babu
There was talk a few years ago that Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu would venture into Hindi filmdom but all this while, it remained only a tidbit in the film sections of newspapers.
Now we’re told it’s happening. The lucky directors who have roped in the actor is none other ...
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Tagged Fiml, ileana d'crus, Mahesh Babu, Raj-DK, Saif Ali Khan
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Guess Who?
This big actor has been around for years. This small actor, who has also been around for years and has only just become big, is finally getting his due. The small actor did a bit role in the big actor’s film several years ago. After that film, they worked together ...
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I told Girish I would launch him only if I saw potential in him – Kumar Taurani
Girish Kumar is the latest in a long line of industry kids who have made or are making their dream debut. The son of Tips Industries’ producer Kumar Taurani, Girish is being introduced in Ramaiya Vastavaiya directed by Prabhudheva and featuring opposite Shruti Haasan.
Now Tips is known for ...
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Tagged actor, Director, Girish Kumar, Kumar Taurani, Prabhudheva, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Ramesh Taurani, Shruti Haasan, Tips Films
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Lincoln On Home Video
Reliance Home Video has released director Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln on DVD. Produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Reliance Entertainment, in association with Participant Media the film features Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, David Strathaim, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader.
The films DVD is priced at Rs 599, ...
Sneak Peek
The producers of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani released new stills of the film's special song Ghaagra which features dance diva Madhuri Dixit shaking a leg with lead actor Ranbir Kapoor. Here's a sneak peek:
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MTV Splitsvilla Is Back
MTV is back with an all new season of MTV Splitsvilla to make it hot as hell in the game of love. The show in its sixth season will see eight boys and eight girls vie for love and victory. The show will be shot at Kerela and the ...
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BIGFLIX Launched HD App
Indian movie on demand service by Reliance, BIGFLIX launched the BIGFLIX HD app for iOs, Apple users across the world. Through this app, patrons can now enjoy watching movies in high definition on their apple devices i.e iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, laptop and desktop. BIGFLIX HD is the refined and ...
Bharat Shah Acquires B.A. Pass
Film producer and distributor Bharat Shah has bought the global rights of Ajay Bahl's debut venture B.A. Pass starring Shilpa Shukla and newcomer, Shadab Kamal in lead roles. The film will be presented and distributed under Shah's banner V.I.P films. After generating a great buzz in the International film festival ...
Emraan Hashmi and Kunal Deshmukh In UTV’s Thriller
UTV Motion Pictures has roped in the actor-director duo of Emraan Hashmi and Kunal Deshmukh for a masala entertainer. This will be the comeback for this superhit duo who have entertained the audience with back to back hits earlier. The shoot is scheduled to start immediately after the release of ...
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Worldwide Records Acquires Marathi Film Music Rights
Worldwide Records has acquired the Music Rights for Marathi film Ashi Hoti Sant Sakhu. Releasing under banner Cine Tola Intaa, the film stars Nisha Parulekar, Milind Gavli and Sudhir Dhalvi in the lead. The film is directed by Subhash Sharma, produced by GC Gupta and Subhash Sharma. The music ...
YJHD’s New Dialogue Promo
Dharma Productions released two new dialogue promos of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and features Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead. The film is all set to release on May 31,2013.
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Mere Haule Dost To Release
PVR Director’s Rare is all set to bring a fun and quirky movie Mere Haule Dost on June 7, 2013. The movie is directed by Nitin Raghunath, a California based tech professional who has earlier made films like Turjya, Kashish (Selected for Cannes Short film Corner 2011) & Explorer (San ...
The Amazing Spider-Man In Malayalam On DVD
Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC, a direct licensing, distribution and marketing company of Home Entertainment content in India, launched the web slinging superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man in Malayalam in the novel Sony Auto Play DVD format. The Sony Auto Play DVD launched for the first time in India, ...
Zapak Appoints Shard Sharma as the National Sales Head
Zapak Digital Entertainment, the India gaming business by Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group has today announced the appointment of Shard Sharma as the National Sales Head of all businesses under Zapak. Shard joins Zapak from Sify. With over 14 years of work experience in sales and business development, Shard has ...
Videocon d2h Offers Highest Number Of Asli HD Channels
Videocon d2h, the fastest growing DTH service prov...
Videocon d2h, the fastest growing DTH service prov...
UTV Stars Launches New Show
Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Idiot Box and UTV St...
Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Idiot Box and UTV St...
Star Gold Scores
Thanks to the premiere of Ajay Devgn’s recent hit ...
Thanks to the premiere of Ajay Devgn’s recent hit ...
Three Musketeers Free With PIX Movie Club This Friday
PIX is all set to showcase Three Musketeers, free...
PIX is all set to showcase Three Musketeers, free...
Haresh Chawla Quits
Haresh Chawla, Group CEO, Network 18, has put in...
Haresh Chawla, Group CEO, Network 18, has put in...
PVR Director’s Rare Initiative Presents Chaurahen
PVR Director’s Rare to release Chaurahen (Crossroa...
PVR Director’s Rare to release Chaurahen (Crossroa...
Dinasour King On SONIC
SONIC brings the action-packed show Dinosaur King
SONIC brings the action-packed show Dinosaur King
Kahaani Wins Best Screenplay
During the South Asian Rising Star Film Awards at ...
During the South Asian Rising Star Film Awards at ...
Matru And Bijlee Chat Up
Fox Star Studios has partnered with mobile instant...
Fox Star Studios has partnered with mobile instant...
Manish Malhotra's Starry Show
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra stunned his Briti...
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra stunned his Briti...
Weinstein Company Acquires YRF Entertainment's Film
The Weinstein Company (TWC) officially announc...
The Weinstein Company (TWC) officially announc...
Shreya Ghoshal To Join Indian Idol Junior
Indian Idol Junior - the all new version of the hu...
Indian Idol Junior - the all new version of the hu...
