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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.…
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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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Dhruv Ghanekar Wins Award
Music composer, producer and entrepreneur Dhruv Ghanekar's one year old company Wah Wah has just won the Silver Award at the immensely prestigious Clio Awards for his splendid work on the Nike commercial.
The American-based Clio Awards are an international advertising awards that reward path-breaking excellence in advertising, design ...
Posted in Straight News
Tagged Dhruv Ghanekar, golden run, music composer, Producer, superstar
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Salman Khan In A Jolly Mood
If the unit of Sohail Khan’s Mental is to be believed, it seems Salman Khan is enjoying every bit of his stay at Lavasa near Pune, where shooting of the film Mental is underway. We’re told there’s a great buzz on the sets and everyone’s having a ball. And – ...
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He’s respected and every corporate house is proud to work with this talented director. Although he’s critically acclaimed, he’s yet to find popularity at the ticket counter. He’s yet to deliver a big success in terms of ROI but one of his assistants did when he made a film for ...
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In our industry, you never know when things will change. This filmmaker, despite delivering a dud in the beginning of his career, stuck to his guns and went on to become one of the most sought-after directors in India. Actors were virtually queuing up to work with him and his ...
Gunday Recreates ’80s Era
The next schedule of Yash Raj Films’ Gunday has begun in Kolkata. The production team has recreated an '80s look with a similar feel of the city during that era. They have shot a dramatic Durga Puja sequence under the Howrah Bridge with a crowd of over 1000 people.
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Tagged Aditya Chopra, Ali Abbas Zafar, Arjun Kapoor, Gunday, Irrfan, Priyanka Chopra, Producer, Ranveer Singh, riyanka Chopra, Yash Raj Films
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“Kai Po Che helped me get rid of all my inhibitions and fears about cinema”
Hailing from a family of art directors, it was a natural progression for Sonal Sawant to join films. With several short films to her credit, it was Abhishek Kapoor’s Kai Po Che that shot her to fame
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My father Suresh Sawant has been a part of the ...
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Tagged art director, Director, film, Kai Po Che, Producer, Sonal Sawant
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Guess Who?
He was a technician and then he decided to take the plunge into direction. He made his debut with an actor whose debut film was a dud. Still, this talented technician turned director made a successful film. There was a fall-out between this director and his producer so they decided ...
“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 ...
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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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This producer’s maiden venture, a South remake, met with stupendous success. The producer thought that South remakes were the safest bet at the ticket counter and decided to follow with another South remake. The producer went ahead and bought the rights of a successful South film. The lead actor has ...
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This film recently went on the floors and is being helmed by a director whose first film was a big success. But after that, he’s been delivering duds one after another. Still, this production house decided to make one of their next films with him. Well, if this director is ...
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It was said that they would never work together. But as they say, there are no permanent friends or enemies in this industry. So there was this technician and this actor who fell out with each other. However, they decided to work together again and the film was expected to ...
“Har film ki aukaat hoti hai, uska ek darja hota hai”
Diwali 1998 Se Diwali 2012 Tak
On the eve of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’s (KKHH) release, I couldn’t believe a film of mine was releasing. Today, I feel old. I was very disconcerted by the numbers even though I had grown up reading trade magazines. I have always ...
“My career would have been empty if Yash ji hadn’t cast me”
Anushka Sharma is one of the few lucky actresses to have made their debut under the Yash Raj banner. But her luckiest moment was when Yash Chopra cast her in Jab Tak Hai Jaan. This fulfilled her dream to be directed by the legendary director himself. In conversation with Anushka ...
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Tagged actress, Aditya Chopra, Anurag Kashyap, Anushka Sharma, Director, film, Heroine, Imtiaz Ali, Katrina Kaif, movie, Producer, Raju Hirani, Shah Rukh Khan, Soumita Sengupta, SRK, Yash Chopra, Yash ji
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She’s been part of big projects and most of them have done tremendous business. In fact, her average success record must be better than those of the top five actresses today. Her only dilemma is that despite being a part of so many successful films, no one gives her due ...
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He made it big as a director with his very first film. And since he shared a fantastic rapport with his producer, it was assumed that they would continue making films together. And they did, till we heard the shocking news that the director had been signed by another producer.
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This is what happens when you don’t know how to handle success. This is what happened with this director, who is not in the big league but his second-last release did well at the ticket counter.
He attributed the movie’s success to himself, fell out with his actors and ...
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This production house has never been considered prominent, yet it has frequently been in the news since it belongs to someone who was part of the media years ago and he and his team are friends with people in the media.
In fact, the media has made it a ...
Something About SRK-Yash Chopra’s Next
Several looks of the leading protagonist of Yash Chopra’s next yet untitled have been revealed and these stills have only raised curiosity levels in the trade as well as among the aam janta. We’re told the wait is over and the first teaser of this film will be launched in ...
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Tagged Box Office India, Director, Producer, shahrukh khan, Yash Chopra, Yash Raj
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This actress was in a dilemma as two of her films wereto clash with each other. In one film, she was featured in an item number and in the other, a full-fledged and powerful role. The producer of the film where she had an item number told her she would ...
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This actor and director worked together for the first time. They delivered a major hit and it was pretty obvious they would work together again. It was not long before a project was announced.
So far so good. The actor thought the director would not consider anyone else but ...
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When a film bombs at the box office, naturally everyone associated with it will be gloomy. But have you heard of another production house feeling miserable about the disaster? Well, think again.
The fate of this recently released film which was produced by several corporate houses has left a ...
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 ...
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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.
So far, ...
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When this film was announced, it was very close to the director and his favourite actor. Everyone associated with the product was thrilled and gung-ho. So far so good. The problem arose when they saw the rushes and everyone lost hope. The director went ahead and edited the film and ...
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There’s this actor who was in a dilemma about a particular project.But since the director had delivered a big success and the production house is making waves, he decided to accept the film and it was announced with fanfare.
So far so good. The actor demanded a fee and ...
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This is a franchise and it’s working big time in Hindi filmdom. In short, sequels are back and how! When it was announced, this particular sequel raised eyebrows, and the original director was back to take this franchise ahead.
So far so good. Overnight, the project turned hot and ...
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When this producer couldn’t get a big name for one of his upcoming films, the shooting of this two-hero project kept getting postponed. Finally, the producer zeroed in on an actor and a two-film deal with him was signed on – one solo-hero project and the other, a two-hero project. ...
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It seems to have become standard practice for every producer nowadays. When shooting begins, the producer invariably announces that he’s working with a moderate budget. The film is completed on a moderate budget but the producer adds value to the project and, suddenly, they claim the budget is much higher ...
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Now we all know the music industry is in dire straits but we didn’t know things were this bad! At a recent music launch, the film producer discovered that the music label hadn’t made a single CD of the film’s soundtrack! The harassed producer hurriedly burnt some CDs overnight, printed ...
Dabangg Is Back
All the speculation around Bhai’s next film, the s...
All the speculation around Bhai’s next film, the s...
Rockstar Still Charms
This Friday saw the release of two small-budget fi...
This Friday saw the release of two small-budget fi...
Is OUATIM2 Delayed?
Ekta Kapoor launched Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2...
Ekta Kapoor launched Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2...
Shah Rukh Khan On Katrina Kaif
SRK feels that working with YRF is like shooting w...
SRK feels that working with YRF is like shooting w...
Ayushmaan Khurana To Play A Negative Lead In Jaffna
John Abraham, now also a producer, will soon start...
John Abraham, now also a producer, will soon start...
Priyadarshan To Direct T-Series’ Next
Filmmaking is a very unpredictable business. Somet...
Filmmaking is a very unpredictable business. Somet...
Arjun Rampal In Buried
A few weeks ago, we told you that Saurabh Varma ha...
A few weeks ago, we told you that Saurabh Varma ha...
Esha Gupta Turns Choosy
Esha Gupta has decided that since she’s been accep...
Esha Gupta has decided that since she’s been accep...
Abbas-Mustan To Direct Arjun Kapoor?
The movie will be produced by his uncle Sanjay Kap...
The movie will be produced by his uncle Sanjay Kap...
Viacom18 Introduces Two New Talents
A few weeks ago, we told you in this column that T...
A few weeks ago, we told you in this column that T...
Short Takes
• Sources tell us that Jacqueline Fernandez play a...
• Sources tell us that Jacqueline Fernandez play a...
Raghvan To Direct Jr Dhawan
Third time lucky! Turns out Sriram Raghvan and Var...
Third time lucky! Turns out Sriram Raghvan and Var...
