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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…
Trade Gup
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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• 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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Short Takes
• Yami Gautam has been roped in to play leading lady in producer Anjum Rizvi and director Shivam Nair’s next film titled Fanney Khan. The film is expected to go on the floors in August and also features Annu Kapoor in a pivotal role.
• Finally, the shooting of Welcome 2 will ...
Guess Who?
No one dreamt he would become an actor one day. But he did. In fact, his debut film was a big success and he became a big star overnight. And, undoubtedly, he was flooded with many offers. Now his next film is due to release but there’s no buzz around ...
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Something About Dilip Ghosh
The unusually shy director of Commando, Dilip Ghosh, is a chhupa rustam, actually. Not many know that when he was a student at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, Ghosh had made a very romantic film, quite unlike the action-packed Commando. In fact, it was so romantic ...
Sharman Joshi in Metro 2?
Box Office India was the first to tell you that Anurag Basu was making a sequel to his film Metro, which will be directed by Onir and produced by Basu himself. Now we learn that the film will probably feature the same cast as the script of the sequel penned ...
20 Days, 45 Crore
Believe it or not but Akshay Kumar will get – hold your breath – ` 45 crore for 20 days’ work for playing leading man in Rumy Jaffrey’s remake of Shaukeen. Yes, sources close to the director tell us that Kumar has agreed to play the role that Mithun Chakraborty ...
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Tagged Akshay Kumar, Annu Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Paresh Rawal, Rumy Jaffrey, Shaukeen
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More On Khal Nayak Remake
Last week, we broke the news that Subhash Ghai was toying with remaking one of his blockbusters, Khal Nayak. We even reported that he wouldn’t be directing the film but a choreographer-turned-director would helm the project. Now we can tell all. This choreographer-turned-director is none other than Ahmed Khan.
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Raghvan To Direct Jr Dhawan
Third time lucky! Turns out Sriram Raghvan and Varun Dhawan will be working together after all. Raghvan had approached Jr Dhawan twice before but the projects didn’t materialise. This time, we’re told, the actor loved the script and has given Raghvan the green signal.
The said project will be ...
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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Now Also Nargis Fakhri
Ever since Ekta Kapoor announced one of her forthcoming films featuring Varun Dhawan, the movie has been in the news. And why not? After the success of Student Of The Year, Dhawan is one of the brightest young stars in filmdom and who isn’t looking forward to his next release?
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Suniel Shetty In New Avatar
Remember Suniel Shetty playing the negative role in Main Hoon Na, a role that was appreciated by one and all? Apart from his performance, his look in the film was also appreciated back then. Now the actor is all set to repeat history with his next film.
Shetty recently ...
Barfi! To Release In Turkey
Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Barfi! is still making news. The Anurag Basu film produced by UTV Motion Pictures, which released in India eight months ago, will rerelease in Turkey on May 10, 2013.
But get this. The Turkish distributor PinemArt has an ingenious marketing strategy for the film. ...
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Short Takes
• Subhash Ghai is all set to remake his blockbuster Khal Nayak. And if sources are to be believed, Ghai has approached a choreographer-turned-director to helm this film. Watch this space!
• Dino Morea is in New Delhi to learn to act under a renowned acting guru! Well, as they say, ...
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Short Takes
• Sources tell us that Jacqueline Fernandez play a double role in director Vicky Singh’s debut, yet untitled film. Being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Fernandez will play a character of her own age in one role and an older character in the other.
• Due to reasons known only to Vikram Bhatt and his production house, shooting ...
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Same Same Title
Suhail Tatari, who recently directed Ankur Arora Murder Case for Vikram Bhatt Productions, is all set to direct another movie for the production house. The said film is expected to go on the floors in the second half of this year. It has an interesting title too – Hindi Picture.
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Tagged filmi picture, Riteish Deshmukh, same title, Vikram Bhatt
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Nayanthara Is Anaamika
Anaamika, the bilingual adaptation of cult Bollywood film Kahaani, has started production and is slated for an October 2013 release. Nayanthara, known for her character-driven performances, will be seen as Anaamika, a Tamilian Brahmin desperately meandering through the busy streets of Hyderabad in search of her husband.
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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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Aanand Rai’s Plan
There’s no overestimating the importance of marketing a film in these times but there’s something odd about the strategy being used to promote Raanjhnaa. The film’s trailer was launched recently but the filmmakers have not arranged a meet with the media to date. The trailer was launched on YouTube on ...
Guess Who?
This actor, who takes ages to read a script and takes his own sweet time to decide on a project, ends up working on only a few movies. Even though he’s not commercially successful, he chooses to believe that certain choice of cinemas can be made only with him and ...
Short Takes
• One of UTV Motion Pictures’ next projects will be directed by Kunal Deshmukh and will feature Emraan Hashmi in the lead. The film is expected to go on the floors in the second half of this year.
• Saurabh Varma’s debut film Mickey Virus, which is to release in May, ...
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Kat Upset With Jha
If sources are to be believed, Prakash Jha’s recen...
If sources are to be believed, Prakash Jha’s recen...
Kabhi Yeh, Kabhi Woh
Remember Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, who alw...
Remember Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, who alw...
Sudhir Mishra Rubbishes Rumours
After completing Yeh Saali Zindagi, director Sudhi...
After completing Yeh Saali Zindagi, director Sudhi...
UTV Seeks Tax Break For Paan Singh Tomar
UTV Motion Pictures has decided to seek tax-free ...
UTV Motion Pictures has decided to seek tax-free ...
Aamir Khan’s Dilemma
There’s been news that Raj Kumar Hirani’s next fil...
There’s been news that Raj Kumar Hirani’s next fil...
KJo’s Gift To Jr Roshan
The reason every actor in Tinsel Town wants to wor...
The reason every actor in Tinsel Town wants to wor...
Short Takes
* Tiger Shroff’s debut film, to be produced by Saj...
* Tiger Shroff’s debut film, to be produced by Saj...
Next Jodi No 1
Speaking of two talented franchises or people team...
Speaking of two talented franchises or people team...
Rush
This is an intense and refreshing film, which is ...
This is an intense and refreshing film, which is ...
Dhoom 3 On Christmas 2013
Khan will proceed with a major shooting schedule o...
Khan will proceed with a major shooting schedule o...
Short Takes
• Ekta Kapoor has bought the remake rights of yest...
• Ekta Kapoor has bought the remake rights of yest...
Armaan Jain Paired With Divya?
We were the first to break the news that Saif Ali ...
We were the first to break the news that Saif Ali ...
