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Tag Archives: Ekta Kapoor
Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara Rescheduled
Balaji Motion Pictures and UTV Motion Pictures have resolved the deadlock over their respective films releasing on the same day. In keeping with their mutual decision, UTV Motion Pictures’ Chennai Express starring Shah Rukh Khan will release on August 8 as originally scheduled, while Balaji’s Once Upon A Time In ...
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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SAW Success Bash
Ekta Kapoor recently threw an impromptu bash for the cast and crew of her film Shootout At Wadala. John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Tusshar, Sonu Sood, Manoj Bajpayee and producer-director Sanjay Gupta were among many who were present at the do.
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Tagged Anil Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Gupta, Shootout At Wadala, Sonu Sood, Tusshar
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Shootout At Wadala
After making gangster movies and movies around gangsters, Sanjay Gupta brings yet another ‘gangster’ movie to the silver screen. But, this time, it’s a story from Mumbai’s underworld.
So how do you approach a tried-and-tested formula and still deliver a mind-blowing product? Shootout At Wadala (SAW) is a story ...
Ek Thi Daayan Gets Thumbs Up, Reels In 5.25 Cr On Day One
Debutant director Kannan Iyer’s Ek Thi Daayan seemed to have seduced the audience on its opening day as the film collected Rs 5.25 crore all-India NBOC. Distributors feel the film, being a supernatural thriller with Emraan Hashmi in the lead, will only grow over the weekend.
In Mumbai, Rajesh ...
Posted in Collections, Ticket Window
Tagged Ek Thi Daayan, Ekta Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi, kanan iyer, Vishal Bhardwaj
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Ek Thi Daayan
It’s not easy to scare people and tougher still when all you have is a secluded apartment in Mumbai, an illusionist as protagonist and witchcraft. How long can you keep the audience hooked with the folklore of daayans and a repressed childhood encounter? Ek Thi Daayan pulls this off although ...
Ek Thi Daayan Music Launch
The music launch of Ek Thi Daayan was a spooky affair. Just like the film’s first look unveiling, the music launch also had lead actor Emraan Hashmi perform magic tricks. Vishal Bhardwaj, Ekta Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma also attended the event.
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Tagged Ek Thi Daayan, Ekta Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vishal Bhardwaj
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Kangna Ranaut’s Birthday Bash
Kangna Ranaut recently rang in her 26th birthday with her friends and colleagues from the industry. Ekta Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan and Anurag Kashyap were amongst the ones who came in to be a part of the celebration.
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Tagged Anurag Kashyap, Ekta Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Kangna Ranaut, Rakesh Roshan
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This is the youngest team I have worked with to date: Anil Kapoor
Mega-promotions are definitely in, and with producers trying to do one better than the other, Balaji Motion Pictures has definitely scored. Close on the heels of launching the song Babli Badmaash with Priyanka Chopra while promoting their upcoming film Shootout At Wadala, the studio yesterday launched the music album in ...
‘It’s NOT an item song’: Priyanka Chopra
Is it or is it not an ‘item number’? With that question uppermost on the public’s mind, Ekta Kapoor along with co-producer Sanjay Gupta launched the first song Babli badmaash starring Priyanka Chopra, from the upcoming film Shootout At Wadala. The song was launched with Priyanka Chopra and music composer ...
Lootera Trailer Launch
Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha launched the trailer of their upcoming film Lootera with a brief performance on stage. The cast made a grand entry to the stage in a vintage car at Liberty Cinema where the event took place. The audience was also shown a 10 minute making of ...
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Tagged Anurag Kashyap, Ekta Kapoor, Lootera, Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha, Vikramaditya Motwane
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A TV series to promote Ek Thi Daayan
She’s called the queen of television and with good reason. With Ekta Kapoor, always expect it to be grand. So to promote her upcoming film Ek Thi Daayan, Balaji Motion Pictures and Vishal Bhardwaj are creating a series on TV titled Ek Thi Nayika. Top that for a promotional campaign!
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“My life has never been predictable”
She waltzed into Tinsel Town from nowhere and today she’s on the verge of celebrating a decade in the film industry. A former Miss World, who people didn’t expect to last long, she’s not only won accolades but has also delivered many blockbusters, including last year’s Agneepath and Barfi! which ...
Posted in Interviews, Main Story
Tagged Aitraaz, Akshay Kumar, Andaaz, Director, Ekta Kapoor, Fashion, film, Gunday, Interview, Krrish 3, Mary Kom, Priyanka Chopra, Producer, Ramesh Taurani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, vajir singh, Zanjeer
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Ek Thi Daayan At Mahakumbh
Ekta Kapoor along with Emraan Hashmi and Huma Qureshi attended the Mahakumbh, the world’s largest spiritual event. After taking blessings for their forthcoming film Ek Thi Daayan, the film’s cast and the Balaji team got into a traditional boat to sail to the ‘sangam‘ for a Holy Dip.
Ek Thi Daayan In Mahakumbh
After landing in Lucknow yesterday, Ekta Kapoor and Tanuj Garg, CEO, Balaji Motion Pictures, accompanied by the cast of their forthcoming supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan, Emraan Hashmi and Huma Qureshi, were greeted by a manic crowd at the airport almost resulting in a stampede.
They visited the School ...
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Tagged Ek Thi Daayan, Ekta Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi, Huma Qureshi
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Sidharth Malhotra’s Next
Ever since Student Of The Year hit the jackpot at the ticket counter, everyone’s been wondering what the three leading actors of this film would work on next. We all know that Varun Dhawan is doing remake of a Telugu film being produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by David ...
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Tagged David Dhawan, Ekta Kapoor, Student of the year, Varun Dhawan
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Mushtaq Sheikh’s Party For Neice
Film writer Mushtaq Shiekh recently hosted an Aqeeqah ceremony for his niece, Ziyaa, which saw several film and and television personalities in attendance. Rani Mukerji, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, Tabu, Juhi Chawla, Vaibhavi Merchant, Ekta Kapoor and Dia Mirza were amongst the one’s present.
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Tagged Ekta Kapoor, Genelia D’Souza, Juhi Chawla, Musthaq Sheikh, Rani Mukerji, Riteish Deshmukh, Tabu, Vaibhavi Merchant, Ziyaa
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Mukesh Bhatt Elected Guild President
Mukesh Bhatt was elected as President of The Film and Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. (Guild) at the first meeting of newly elected Guild Council of Management which was held immediately after the 58th Annual General Meeting on September 15, 2012. Bhatt succeeded Ramesh Sippy who ...
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Tagged Ekta Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Mukesh Bhatt, Shrishti Arya, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Yash Chopra
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Big B Is Back
After lying low for a while, the Shehenshah of the Indian film industry returned to the small screen yesterday, with Kaun Banega Crorepati 6 (KBC), and it goes without saying that the show was a thumping success. Though we’ve had to wait a while before we got to watch Big ...
Posted in Trade Gup
Tagged Amitabh Bachchan, Ekta Kapoor, Kaala Sona, KBC, Mehrunissa, produced, R Balki, Tigmanshu Dhulia
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Short Takes
• Ekta Kapoor and her team have started work on the third part of Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. The film will probably be titled Kyaa Super Duper Kool Hai Hum.
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Tagged Ekta Kapoor, Kya Super Kool Hain Hum, Kyaa Super Duper Kool Hai Hum
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Cut It Out!
The Dirty Picture fiasco highlights need for clarity on censorship for television. Satellite rights still hang in balance, broadcasters say
After its run-in with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), The Dirty Picture (TDP) will finally air on television on August 26. Featuring Vidya Balan in the lead, the ...
Posted in Features
Tagged Ekta Kapoor, Jism 2, Kya Super Kool Hai Hum, Pooja Bhatt, The Dirty Picture
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Is Deepika Padukone Out Of Ekta-KJo’s Film?
The bulk dates allotted by Deepika Padukone to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his next film, Ram Leela, have raised many eyebrows in filmdom. There has been talk and talk and more talk about what could be going on. The latest rumour is that after giving Bhansali these bulk dates, Padukone ...
Kjo-Ekta Clash Averted
Long ago, March 29 was announced as the release date of Lootera featuring Ranvir Singh and Sonakshi Sinha. Now it seems that won’t happen. Reason: a few days ago, Karan Johar decided to release one of his next ventures, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, toplining Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone on ...
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Tagged Ekta Kapoor, Karan Johar, Lootera, Race 2, Shootout At Wadala, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
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Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
We’ve watched Hindi movies with double entendre. We’ve watched movies minus plot and sub-plots. We’ve watched movies where the sequences don’t connect. We’ve watched movies made only to titillate and lure the audience with gags and punches. The best type of film, however, is one with a strong story and ...
Kya Super Kool Hain Hum Promotions
Set Max hosted an event MAX Super Kool Comedy Night recently. The ensemble cast of the film Kya Super Kool Hain Hum performed at the event and they sure did tickle some funny bones. The event also featured singing performances by Vishal Dadlani and Daler Mahendi.
Short Takes
• Ekta Kapoor and Karan Johar’s joint venture, yet untitled and featuring Emraan Hashmi and Deepika Padukone, is expected to go on floors in March next year.
• There were whispers last week that Suniel Shetty was turning director. Turns out that Shetty is playing a director in his ...
Second Trailer, Bigger Triumph For Ekta
The first trailer of Ekta Kapoor’s Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum created a big buzz in filmdom and the film has already been sold, all India, at an excellent price.However, there are whispers that the distributor bid too high and may not recover his investment.
Well, if you’re a ...
Ek-Ta Tigress
Her first attempt at filmmaking went kaput as most of the films she made tanked at the ticket counter. But her second coming has delivered huge success and reaped many awards. Dubbed as one of India’s most influential women, here’s Ekta Kapoor in conversation with Vajir Singh
Last year, your ...
Short Takes
• Ekta Kapoor has signed director Bejoy Nambiar to direct one of her next productions. This film is expected go on floors next year.
• Rahul Bose is all set to turn director once again. He’s signed with Big Daddy Productions and the said film is based on the ...
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Tagged Bejoy Nambiar, Big Daddy Productions, Ekta Kapoor, Rahul Bose
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OUATIM 2 In August
Ever since Ekta Kapoor announced the sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, everyone’s been waiting for the film to go on the floors. Well, the wait is over and the movie will roll in August with a 40-day schedule.
Being directed by Milan Luthria, the film features ...
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Tagged Akshay Kumar, Ekta Kapoor, Milan Luthria, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2, Sonakshi Sinha
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Kangna Ranaut Was Never Approached
Kangna Ranaut refuses to do an item song in Housef...
Kangna Ranaut refuses to do an item song in Housef...
Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger On Eid 2012
Yash Raj Films’ romantic thriller, Ek tha Tiger, w...
Yash Raj Films’ romantic thriller, Ek tha Tiger, w...
One More Book Into Cinema
Remember Abhishek Sharma who made his debut with a...
Remember Abhishek Sharma who made his debut with a...
Emraan Hashmi’s Film Revived
Nothing succeeds like success in our film industry...
Nothing succeeds like success in our film industry...
Shooting Of Son Of Sardar
The first shooting schedule for Ajay Devgn Films a...
The first shooting schedule for Ajay Devgn Films a...
Sunny Deol In Turban, Again
Sunny Deol, whose Sikh avatar was a success in las...
Sunny Deol, whose Sikh avatar was a success in las...
First Foreign Trip For Aaradhya Bachchan
First international trip for Aaradhya Bachchan, gr...
First international trip for Aaradhya Bachchan, gr...
Renzil D’Souza’s Next
After a break of almost three years after his firs...
After a break of almost three years after his firs...
Short Takes
• Huma Qureshi, who will soon debut in Gangs Of Wa...
• Huma Qureshi, who will soon debut in Gangs Of Wa...
More On Ranbir’s Besharam
Last week, we broke the news that Ranbir Kapoor’s ...
Last week, we broke the news that Ranbir Kapoor’s ...
Short Takes
• Subhash Ghai is all set to remake his blockbuste...
• Subhash Ghai is all set to remake his blockbuste...
Ad Filmmaker Again For Phantom
Call it coincidence or a fixation for ad filmmaker...
Call it coincidence or a fixation for ad filmmaker...
