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Hum Hai Raahi CAR KeComedy is a tried and tested formula and although a well-made comedy looks effortless, there’s…
Ziindagi 50-50If we were to sum up Ziindagi 50-50 in a word, it would be ‘incompetent’. Any which way you…
No Takers for Today’s ReleasesThis week, we have three films releasing, Preity Zinta’s maiden venture Ishkq In Paris, Jyotin…
I don’t plan to turn producer right now: Kiran RaoFilmmaker Kiran Rao launched the teaser and trailer of director Anand Gandhi’s upcoming film Ship…
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…
Tag Archives: Kiran Rao
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.
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Tagged Arjun Rampal, Delhi Safari, Farhan Akhtar, Irrfan Khan, Karan Johar, Kiran Rao, National Award, Nikhil Advani, Tabu, Zoya Akhtar
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Steven Spielberg in a conversation with Amitabh Bachchan
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg was invited to attend a special interaction with Indian filmmakers. The session hosted by Amitabh Bachchan took place at Taj Lands End, Bandra. Present also were an eclectic mix of directors like Rajkumar Hirani, Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra, Ramesh Sippy, Shyam Benegal, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Sudhir Mishra, ...
Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival Auction A success
The Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival Auction of Indian Cinema Memorabilia turned out to be a grand success with sales of INR 69.55 lakh and 86 per cent. The auction received generous participation from the film fraternity and cinema enthusiasts and saw lively competitive bidding from the floor and telebidders which enthralled ...
UTV Goes to the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu produced by UTV and Dharma Productions and directed by Shakun Batra, Dhobi Ghat produced by Aamir Khan Productions and directed by Kiran Rao and Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told produced by UTV and Shekhar Kapur and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Jeff ...
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Tagged 15th Shanghai International Film Festival, A Wednesday, Aamir Khan Productions, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, Chillar Party, Delhi Belly, Dharma Productions, Dhobi Ghat, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Hrithik Roshan, Jeff Zimbalist, Jodhaa Akbar, Kiran Rao, Mumbai Meri Jaa, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Paan Singh Tomar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Shekhar Kapur, UTV Motion Pictures, Welcome To Sajjanpur
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Ambanis Throw A Grand Bash
Mukesh and Neeta Ambani hosted a grand bash on April 28 in honour of the visiting UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and his wife Yoo Soon-taek. The gathering was attended by the who’s who of the film, politics and sports fraternity. The mega event took place at the Ambani’s residence, Antilla.
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kiran Rao, Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Vinod Khanna
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New Indian Woman Seminar
The New Indian Woman seminar was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on April 24 in Mumbai. Various celebs from the Hindi film industry like Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Nandita Das and journalist Barkha Dutt were spotted at the event.
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Tagged Barkha Dutt, Javed Akhtar, Kiran Rao, Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi, Zoya Akhtar
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Ek Main Aur EkK Tu Special Screening
A special screening of the film Ek Main Aur EkK Tu was held in Mumbai yesterday. A host of celebrities came to watch the film but the screening was conspicuous by the absence of the lead pair Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor who are busy with the film's promotion.
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Tagged Ekk Main Aur Ek Tu, Imran Khan, Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, Kiran Rao
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Kiran Rao Inaugurates Art Exhibition
Kiran Rao inaugurated Sangeeta Gupta's 25th solo art exhibit at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai on February 6. Sangeeta Gupta, a Delhi based artist, unveiled her 25th solo show of paintings titled Gentle Gesture, Flowing Line, Silken Movement. On the occasion, an exclusive portfolio of Sangeeta Gupta's works and E-book of her paintings was released by celebrated Hindi ...
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Tagged jehangir art gallery, Kiran Rao, mridula garg, sangeeta gupta
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Dhobhi Ghat Nominated At BAFTA
Aamir Khan's Dhobi Ghat has made it to the list for the 2012 British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA). The list has My Week With Marilyn and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy leading the pack.
Dhobi Ghat was directed by Khan's wife Kiran Rao and stars Aamir Khan, Prateik ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, British Academy Film and Television Awards, Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao
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“MFF Can Be A Cannes One Day”
Kiran Rao in conversation with Parag Maniar
What made you agree to be a jury member at MFF?
Because Mumbai is the centre of the film industry and has a long history of Indian cinema. It is a great place to have the most-awaited festival in the country ...
Opens With The Artist
4th Rendezvous With French Cinema co-organised with the French Embassy in India and Uni France hosted the 2011 edition of Mumbai Film Festival’s strong line-up of French films in a special section. It also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Cannes
Critics’ Week by presenting a retrospective of 18 films.
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Next, Please!
Life after their first release may just be the same, but debutant directors say the film industry is suddenly a friendlier place
Two weeks ago, Box Office India discussed the importance of a production house in a director’s career. We debated one crucial point – whether it was advantageous ...
It’s Elementary
When used intelligently, elements such as location, time and space are equally defining as the storyline. Watch your step
Among the most interesting aspects of film are temporality and space, and the fact that you can actually play with these elements of space and time. Every film has these ...
Aamir Khan To Write Kiran Rao’s Next?
Having achieved critical acclaim for her debut venture, Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao plans to start working on her next. And, our source says, Rao is toying with several ideas. “The director has always been fascinated with the Indian culture and small towns. She has yet to zero in on what ...
Delhi Belly
The audience has certain expectations when they sit to watch a film because of its marketing and promotion; but if you don’t get what you expect, it’s a bit disappointing. That’s the feeling you get while you’re watching Delhi Belly. The movie was promoted, extensively, with the hit ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Delhi Belly, Imran Khan, Kiran Rao, Poorna Jagannathan
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Dhobi Ghat
What could have been a huge advantage may turn out to be the film’s Achilles’ Heel. In other words, had the film not been produced by Aamir Khan and directed by his wife Kiran Rao, one would have watched Dhobi Ghat from a very different perspective.
Instead, you’re left confused, ...
PEEPLI [Live]
Imagine this film without Aamir Khan. Had Khan not been the producer, this project would have made it to a few film festivals and received some appreciation and gotten released at select theatres, that’s it. The acclaimed actor is not a part of this film yet, it has been dubbed ...
More Innovative Promos
Trust Aamir Khan when it comes to marketing a film. He’s proved himself to be a marketing whiz time and again, and this time too he’s taken us by surprise. The actor has big plans for two of his home productions—The Falling, directed by ex-journalist Anusha Rizvi and Dhobi Ghat, ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Anusha Rizvi, Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao, The Falling
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SRK Saga Continues
After Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year sank like...
After Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year sank like...
Who’ll Arrive First?
Last week, we said that Madhur Bhandarkar was plan...
Last week, we said that Madhur Bhandarkar was plan...
Cost-Cutting For Lootera?
Keeping a hawk eye on a film’s budget is the key t...
Keeping a hawk eye on a film’s budget is the key t...
Amin Hajee In Demand
Although actor-turned-writer Amin Hajee kept a low...
Although actor-turned-writer Amin Hajee kept a low...
24 On Colors
A short while ago, we told you that Anil Kapoor, w...
A short while ago, we told you that Anil Kapoor, w...
SBG Bags Anti-Kela Award
Last year’s runaway hit Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster wo...
Last year’s runaway hit Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster wo...
The Gutsy: Vikram Malhotra
Everyone is going ga-ga over Vikram Malhotra, COO ...
Everyone is going ga-ga over Vikram Malhotra, COO ...
Second Trailer, Bigger Triumph For Ekta
The first trailer of Ekta Kapoor’s Kyaa Super Kool...
The first trailer of Ekta Kapoor’s Kyaa Super Kool...
Story Behind Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma launch their new fil...
Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma launch their new fil...
Short Takes
There was news in the trade that Anushka Rajan had...
There was news in the trade that Anushka Rajan had...
Gippy Grewal In Marjawa
Punjabi star Gippy Grewal will soon be making his ...
Punjabi star Gippy Grewal will soon be making his ...
Aanand Rai’s Plan
There’s no overestimating the importance of market...
There’s no overestimating the importance of market...
