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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…
Trade Gup
Double Role For Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal, who’s got some fabulous projects in hand, is gung-ho about Sanjay Gadhvi’s next film Ajab Gazabb Love, which also features Jackyy Bhagnani in the lead. We’re told there’s a reason the actor is so kicked about this film. To start with, he’s playing a double role in it. ...
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Himmatwala During IPL 2013
It’s been confirmed that Ajay Devgn is playing the title role in Vashu Bhagnani’s Himmatwala. Now here’s some more on the film. The movie is expected to go on the floors in mid-August but the producers have already decided on a release date – soon after IPL 2013 kicks off.
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SBG Bags Anti-Kela Award
Last year’s runaway hit Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster won yet another popular award, the Anti-Kela Award recently. The Anti-Kelas (awarded to the ‘Saving Graces’ of Bollywood) showcase the best new films in the Hindi film industry. They are awarded to films that innovate and experiment with story themes and filming ...
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Now Launching Assistant Ka Assistant
A few weeks ago, we had mentioned that Karan Johar made his debut as director in 1998 with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and that since then, it’s been a glorious 14 years for him. Apart from entertaining movie-goers, Johar has also given the industry as many as nine new directors ...
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Sr Bachchan In Bol Bachchan
With the release date approaching, blockbuster director Rohit Shetty’s Bol Bachchan is only gathering momentum. The latest addition to this grand film is Amitabh Bachchan. Now, come May 9 and the title track will be picturised on Sr Bachahn and leading men Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan, at a massive ...
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Tagged Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Bol Bachchan, Chinni Prakash, Himesh Reshammiya, Rohit Shetty
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Big B’s Make-Up Artist’s Bhojpuri Film In Hindi Too
When Amitabh Bachchan’s make-up artist Deepak Sawant thought up his next Bhojpuri film, Gangadevi, it was obvious that it would feature Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in the lead. But Sawant is not stopping at that. He’s turned producer and plans to release the film in Hindi after rechristening it Smt Netaji to reach out to a wider audience.
Asked why he decided to release the ...
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Tagged Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Bhojpuri, Big B, Deepak Sawant, film, Hindi, Jaya Bachchan, Katrina Kaif
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Why Dibakar Included An Item Song In Shanghai
Going with the flow can bring rich rewards and Dibakar Banerjee doesn’t want to be left behind. Hence, the filmmaker, whose movies like Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! were offbeat and did not play on music, is now leaning towards commercial cinema.
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Hazel Sizzles
Those who have watched the item number Ae ante inKabir Kaushik’s next Maximum are raving about the song.Indeed, Hazel, who did the item song, sizzles. Sonu Sood,who plays the male lead in the film,bought the rights of the song to givethe film’s promotion a boost. Intelligent thinking!
Reema Katgi To Cast Tiger Shroff?
News is that Tiger Shroff will finally be launchedby director Reema Kagti in her film after Talaash but the director says, “I still haven’t decided whatI’m doing to do after Talaash,” Kagti says. Hmm.
Gul Panag To Turn Producer
Gul Panag is set to turn producer. “I am already talking to Rajat Kapoor to direct my maiden venture and very soon we will be making an announcement.I think I will be a good producer asI feel I know how to get work done by others.” Wetrust you, Gul!
Ranveer-Konkona In Gour Hari Dastan
Amitabh Verma, who made Antardwand,wanted to make his next film with Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead.But according to Shorey, this film will not take off. However, the duo will work together in another film even though they are not paired opposite each other. “The film is ...
Kabir Lal To Turn Director
It’s been years since we’ve heard that cinematographer Kabir Lal will turn director. Now it’s on the grapevine again. “Yes, I’m turning a director and we are still locking in the cast so I can’t comment,”says Lal. Well, people close to the cinematographer say that, this time, Lal is indeed ...
Anjum Rizvi’s Next
Producer Anjum Rizvi is all set to repeat history and the success of his previous movie, A Wednesday. Thus for his next film, John Day, he’s chosen a subject on the lines of A Wednesday. The film features Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda in the lead and is being directed ...
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Irrfan Going Places
In the shout-out-loud world of self promotion that often is the norm in our industry, Irrfan has always been the silent assassin who lets his work do the talking. With his last release Paan Singh Tomar still winning him accolades and having just started work on Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster ...
Will Shoojit Direct Big B Again?
Shoojit Sircar’s film with Amitabh Bachchan, Johny Mastana, is still in the cans. According to Shoojit, working with Amitabh Bachchan was one of the best things that have ever happened to him. Now we hear that Sircar is thinking of making another film featuring Big B and has even approached ...
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Hrithik Brand Ambassador For Maharashtra?
Two years ago, Amitabh Bachchan donned a completely new avatar as Gujarat’s first-ever brand ambassador. A few weeks ago, West Bengal roped in Shah Rukh Khan as its public face. And now news is that Maharashtra Goverment has apparently approached Hrithik Roshan to help sell the state’s sights and sounds ...
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Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, brand ambassador, Gujarat, Hrithik Roshan, Krrish 3, Shah Rukh Khan, West Bengal
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Back To Square One
They say that since the world is round, if you keep going further and further, you will and up where you began! In a very happy way,that’s what seems to have unfolded for Rajesh Kamat, who we all know as the man who successfully launched Colors channel.
Before joining ...
Sequel To Tere Bin Laden
Sequels are in vogue and Pooja Shetty Deora, who made Tere Bin Laden in 2010, is thinking of making a sequel to the film. However, instead of naming the film Tere Bin Laden 2, it will be titled Tere Bin Laden 3. Says Deora, “We wanted to work with our ...
Guess Who?
This director has a fantastic track record of delivering hits in quick succession. This actor, too, has a fabulous track record and has been delivering hits in quick succession. They worked together and obviously the film was a big hit. So they decided to work together again.
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Sohail Planning To Cast Rajnikant And Salman?
The latest buzz in Tinsel Town is that Sohail Khan has decided to keep his magnum opus Sher Khan on the back burner and start his next directorial – a mind-boggling project – instead.
According to the grapevine, Salman Khan will star in the film, which will also feature ...
Ajay Devgn Wins ‘Tezz’ Against Anil Kapoor
In keeping with the theme of their upcoming movie Tezz, actors Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor stepped on the gas at the Formula 1 racetrack in Noida recently. To promote their film, the actors raced against each other in their Lamborghinis in a head-to-head that saw both the race-car fans ...
Vicky Donor Impresses Salim Khan
Make a good film and you will receive a barrage of compliments. But debutante writer Juhi Chaturvedi and director Shoojit Sircar have received a compliment they never dreamed of. Turns our that veteran writer Salim Khan loved their recently released Vicky Donor so much that he has invited ...
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Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year To Release On Oct 19
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is currently in Bangkok shooting Student Of The Year, has fixed the release date of the film, which features newcomers Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. The film, which is Johar’s first directorial outing since his 2010 My Name Is Khan starring Shah Rukh Khan, ...
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Vivek Agnihotri To Repeat Paoli Dam In Freedom
Vivek Agnihotri, whose film Hate Story has just released, was so impressed with his leading lady Paoli Dam that he’s decided to repeat the acclaimed Bengali actress in his next, Freedom. According to our source who is close to the unit, “While making Hate Story, Vivek was so impressed with ...
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Tagged Buddha In A Traffic Jam, Chocolate, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, Freedom, hate story, Paoli Dam, Vivek Agnihotri
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Bye, Bye Pritam
Will Anees Bazmee switch loyalties after the poor ...
Will Anees Bazmee switch loyalties after the poor ...
Exit SEL, Enter Ram Sampath
Like they say, nothing is permanent in our film in...
Like they say, nothing is permanent in our film in...
Rascals is hot
It’s been less than two weeks since decided to acq...
It’s been less than two weeks since decided to acq...
Giselle Opposite Jackky?
It’s no secret that Rajkumar Santoshi is set to di...
It’s no secret that Rajkumar Santoshi is set to di...
AB Corp Making Gujarati Film
A long time ago, Amitabh Bachchan had said AB Corp...
A long time ago, Amitabh Bachchan had said AB Corp...
Parmeet Sethi Wants Ranveer For His Next!
Parmeet Sethi, who rose to becoming a director fro...
Parmeet Sethi, who rose to becoming a director fro...
Anurag Kashyap To Launch
Anurag Kashyap, who believes in encouraging young ...
Anurag Kashyap, who believes in encouraging young ...
Suna Hai...
Karan Johar and Imran Khan will be the main gue...
Karan Johar and Imran Khan will be the main gue...
Short Takes
•Ram Gopal Varma has signed a five-film deal with ...
•Ram Gopal Varma has signed a five-film deal with ...
There’s Something About Krrish 3
The first major schedule of Rakesh Roshan’s most a...
The first major schedule of Rakesh Roshan’s most a...
What’s Ajay Devgn’s Next?
He’s got a long list of probables and has committe...
He’s got a long list of probables and has committe...
Short Takes
• Vivek Oberoi has been roped in by director Sagar...
• Vivek Oberoi has been roped in by director Sagar...
