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Tag Archives: Farhan Akhtar
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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Up, Close And Personal With Farhan Akhtar
A unique new event called the The Boss Dialogues offers Hindi film buffs a chance to chat up their favourite directors, starting this month. This is a platform to meet A-list directors who have given us some of the most successful, exciting films in recent times. The first event, which ...
Nikhil Advani Celebrates
Nikhil Advani threw a grand party for winning the National Award for Best Animation Film for his film Delhi Safari. Many celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Arjun Rampal, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Zoya Akhtar, Kiran Rao and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra were present at the bash.
Posted in Events, Events
Tagged Arjun Rampal, Delhi Safari, Farhan Akhtar, Irrfan Khan, Karan Johar, Kiran Rao, National Award, Nikhil Advani, Tabu, Zoya Akhtar
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Balaji And PNC Join Hands
Balaji Motion Pictures has joined hands with Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) to present the sequel to PNC’s hit from 2006, Pyaar Ke Side/Effects. The film titled Shaadi Ke Side/Effects features Farhan Akhtar, Vidya Balan, Vir Das, Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor. Ila Arun and Hariharan will play Akhtar's father ...
Next Jodi No 1
Speaking of two talented franchises or people teaming up to deliver something out of the box brings us to filmmakers Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar. A few months ago, when Akhtar and Mehra decided to work together on Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, with Mehra as director and Akhtar as actor, ...
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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Short Takes
• Initially, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was to release in January 2013 but now the film will release in the summer of 2013.
Posted in Trade Gup
Tagged Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar, Rakesh Omprakash Mehra
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Yet another shooting schedule of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Productions’ Bhaag Milkha Bhaag concluded in Ferozepur recently.
Another shoot schedule is slated to begin in Patiala, Punjab. Produced and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film features Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor in the lead.
Posted in Production News
Tagged Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Sonam Kapoor
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Sajid Versus Sajid
The hit producer-director duo – Sajid Nadiadwala and Sajid Khan – is back with their latest offering, Housefull 2. This time, we at Box Office India took a back seat and let the witty Khan grill the maverick Nadiadwala. Here’s how it went...
Sajid Khan (SK): Saj, what has ...
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Tagged 3 Idiots, Aamir Khan, Aandolan, Agneepath, Akshay Kumar, Bodyguard, Dabangg, Dabangg 2, David Dhawan, Delhi, Farhan Akhtar, Golmaal, Govinda, Heyy Babyy, Housefull, Housefull 2, jodi, Karan Johar, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Paan Singh Tomar, Rajkumar Hirani, Ready, Rockstar, Rohit Shetty, Sajid, Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Salman Khan, Savera, Singham, Sydney, Wanted, Waqt Hamara Hai, Zulm Ki Hukumat
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag To Be Filmed in Melbourne
The new hindi film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag about one of India’s greatest sporting heroes will shoot key scenes in Melbourne. This was announced by the Minister for the Arts, Ted Baillieu today.
The film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Run Milkha Run) will tell the story of the legendary Indian runner ...
Posted in Straight News
Tagged Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar, Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Mehra, ROMP, Sonam Kapoor, Viacom 18 India
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Talaash
The VFX of Aamir Khan Productions, Reliance Entertainments and Excel Entertainment’s Talaash is in progress at Pixion Studios. Produced by Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, and directed by Reema Kagti, the film features Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji.
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Talaash
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Short Takes
• Though director Reema Kagti was keen to have her favourite music directors for her next Talaash, Aamir Khan and Farhan Akhtar insisted on Ram Sampath. Since both of them are producers of the film, Kagti had no option but to agree.
Indian Cricket Team Watching Don 2 Tonight
What do our men in blue do to take their minds of cricket, especially when in Australia? Now the Indian cricket team is in Melbourne for a Test series and one-day international matches. But the tourney will begin only next week. Since most of our cricketers are movie buffs, they ...
Don 2 Dubai Premiere Cancelled
Producers Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar were toying with a Dubai gala premiere for their ambitious venture Don 2 on December 21 but they later decided to scrap the plan.
Reason 1: The entire Don 2 team was in Dubai recently during the film festival and they promoted ...
India To Get Walk of Fame
Hollywood has one of these and now India too will be following a similar road. UTV Stars plans to construct an Indian version of Hollywood’s famous Walk of Fame at Bandra Bandstand. The channel has come up with this unique branding idea to honour celebrities who have contributed to the ...
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Tagged Bandra Bandstand, Farhan Akhtar, John Abraham, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, UTV Stars
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Yet Untitled
The VFX of Aamir Khan Productions and Excel Entertainment’s yet to be titled film is in progress at Pixion Studios. Produced by Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, and directed by Reema Kagti, the film features Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. Writers: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti.
Posted in Production News
Tagged Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
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Dream Factory
Filmmaking is more than the sum of its parts. It doesn’t matter which hat you wear
I am often asked how important it is for a filmmaker to delve into all aspects of making a film. Most people who have managed to balance the many roles in the movie-making process ...
Song Recorded For Don 2
Usha Uthup recently recorded a song for Excel Entertainment’s Don 2 in Mumbai. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, and directed by the latter, the film features Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani and Om Puri.
Music: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa.
Siddique To Direct Excel’s Next
A source from Excel Entertainment, headed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, tells us that there’s been a regular visitor at their office. Turns out this regular visitor is none other than Siddique, the director of Bodyguard.
Siddique has been frequenting Excel Entertainment’s office to discuss a future project ...
Good Days For Vivek Oberoi
After Rakesh Roshan confirmed that Vivek Oberoi was part of his mega-ambitious venture, Krrish 3, it bode well for Oberoi and the actor is finally getting offers. Vijay Lalwani, who made his debut with the Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone starrer, Karthik Calling Karthik, has signed Oberoi for his next project.
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Tagged Deepika Padukone starrer, Farhan Akhtar, Karthik Calling Karthik, Vivek Oberoi
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At Last, Rakyesh, Farhan Team Up
It was an association that was meant to happen. We’re talking about – Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar. We’re told that Mehra has roped in Akhtar to play the lead in his next venture Bhaag Milka Bhaag.
Few know that the director had spotted the spark in Akhtar ...
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Tagged Bhaag Milka Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar, Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, Rang De Basanti
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UTV Launches New Show
UTV Stars is all set to unveil a chat show with Preity Zinta. The show will take fans up close and personal to their favorite celebrities. As Preity chats with them on their journeys via personal quizzes, career maps, their favorites in Bollywood, some dark secrets, hidden talents ...
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Tagged Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan
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Farhan Akhtar In Demand
This isn’t the first he’s proved his mettle as an actor. He did it when he made his debut as an actor with Rock On!!! Though flooded with offers, he didn’t take it seriously and turned down most of them.
But this time, we hear, it’s different. With a ...
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Tagged Farhan Akhtar, Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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Rs 100 Cr: Singham Or ZNMD?
Three films released this week and none of them impressed the audience. Horror flick Aagaah: The Warning, Pankaj Kapur’s comedy film Chala Mussaddi Office Office and I Am Kalam all took a poor opening across India. In many centres, several shows were even cancelled. But there’s ...
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Tagged Ajay Devgn, Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik, Singham, Zindagi Na Mile Dobara
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No Sequel For Dil Chahta Hai
Sequels are in vogue but, uh-uh, not for Farhan Akhtar, whose directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai, featuring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna, turned ten this year. The filmmaker says there will be no sequel to this hit film.
Asked why, Akhtar replied, “I don’t want to ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan Akhtar, Saif Ali Khan
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His Laqshya!
From production to direction to writing to singing and acting… You name it, he’s done it all. And with such élan! Farhan Akhtar is in the news not only for his acting talent, which he amply displayed in his last venture, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, but also for the teaser ...
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
This film is about three best buddies who embark on a journey before one of them gets married. It’s a trip they had planned when they were younger and you expect a total joyride. Pity, the protagonists don’t seem to be as excited as you are! Expectations build as the ...
Ticket counters are rejoicing!
The ticket counters are rejoicing with Ready, DD, BHTB and DB
(This column has been faithfully tracking films in the news, whether good or bad. However, we’ve been receiving torrential feedback and suggestions to also track films that could potentially set the box office on fire. So, from last ...
ZNMD On A Promotional Spree
The star cast of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) including Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Kalki decide to go on an adventure road trip from Mumbai to Delhi, to promote their film, while driving through India stopping at various cities en route, with ...
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Tagged Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Kalki, Katrina Kaif, ZNMD
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NFDC’s Bubblegum Set To Release
A slice of life film titled Bubble Gum has garnere...
A slice of life film titled Bubble Gum has garnere...
Japanese Film On Disability Wins
A documentary on the lives of two disabled childre...
A documentary on the lives of two disabled childre...
Salman Calls The Shots
We all know that Salman Khan works on his own term...
We all know that Salman Khan works on his own term...
Viacom18 Announces
Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. (a 50:50 joint venture b...
Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. (a 50:50 joint venture b...
SRS Cinemas In Ludhiana
SRS Limited, has announced the launch of its multi...
SRS Limited, has announced the launch of its multi...
Raavanan In Austrian Film Museum
Mani Ratnam's Raavanan In Austrian Film Museum
Mani Ratnam's Raavanan In Austrian Film Museum
Musical Casting Chair
It’s said that every role is written for a specifi...
It’s said that every role is written for a specifi...
Sony PIX To Screen
Sony PIX for the first time is bringing together s...
Sony PIX for the first time is bringing together s...
Movies Now To Celebrate Friendship Day
MOVIES Now will present Yours Truly Shrek to its v...
MOVIES Now will present Yours Truly Shrek to its v...
Mumbai Film Mart Facilitates
Last year saw the birth of the Mumbai Film Mart
Last year saw the birth of the Mumbai Film Mart
One By Two Goes On Floors
Amit Kapoor has started his first production ventu...
Amit Kapoor has started his first production ventu...
BIG FM Partners With Amol Palekar
BIG FM Mumbai has joined hands with actor Amol Pal...
BIG FM Mumbai has joined hands with actor Amol Pal...
