Tag Archives: Shoojit Sircar

Legal Notice To Hamara Bajaj

by Box Office India (April 6, 2013)

John Abraham’s production house, which is producing a film titled Hamara Bajaj being directed by Shoojit Sircar, has received a legal notice that challenges the title of the film. It says the production house will have to change the title or face legal action. We’re told that Abraham’s company ...

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Ad Filmmaker To Direct Ayushmann Khurrana

by Box Office India (March 30, 2013)

Ayushmann Khurrana seems to have become a favourite of Shoojit Sircar and all his associates after the super success of Vicky Donor. We all know that Sircar will be directing one of his next films with Khurrana and now we hear that one of his associates will also be directing ...

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“Initially, acting tested my patience”

by Soumita Sengupta (October 20, 2012)

The mother’s role has always enjoyed a place of pride in Hindi cinema. It had strength and lent weight to a film, and was once occupied by powerhouse talents such as Nirupa Roy and Lalita Pawar. In recent times, we have watched her play this role with aplomb ...

Posted in Features | Tagged Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Dolly Aluwalia, Shoojit Sircar, Vicky Donor | Leave a comment

$uccess $tory

by Sagorika Dasgupta,Soumita Sengupta, Shabdita Shrivastav (September 29, 2012)

Valuable lessons learnt and money in the till… The Hindi film industry is revelling in a very successful 2012 and is looking forward to an even better last quarter. A report card from the trade… It’s raining hits for the Hindi film industry. The first six months of the ...

Posted in Features | Tagged Agneepath, Bol Bachchan, Cocktail, Ek Tha Tiger, JABTAK HAIN JAAN, Kumar Taurani, Shoojit Sircar | Leave a comment

Of Lenses And Frames

by Sagorika Dasgupta (September 8, 2012)

The cinematographer of Kahaani Satyajit Pande talks to Sagorika Dasgupta about his life and success story Background When I was very young, I was introduced to photography by my uncle and aunt. My uncle Ranjan Palit is a famous cinematographer and I practically grew up with him in Kolkata. ...

Posted in Features | Tagged Aamir Khan, Charas, Ghanchakkar, Haasil, Kahaani, Kolkata, Raj Kumar Gupta, Ranjan Palit, Satyajit Pande, Shoojit Sircar, Sujoy Ghosh, Taare Zameen Par, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vidya Balan | Leave a comment

Shoojit Sircar To Direct Big B Again

by Soumita Sengupta (June 23, 2012)

It’s everyone’s dream, so it didn’t come as a surprise when Shoojit Sircar said in an interview that he wanted to direct Amitabh Bachchan. In fact, they did a film together, Shoebite, which is still in the cans. But it looks like Sircar’s dream willfinally come true. Sources close to ...

Posted in Trade Gup | Tagged Big B, Direct, Garden House, jaffna, Jaya Bachchan, John Abraham, Shoebite, Shoojit Sircar | Leave a comment

No Sequel To Vicky Donor: Shoojit Sircar

by Soumita Sengupta (May 8, 2012)

Vicky Donor is a smash hit. And the interesting part is it’s a film featuring newcomers, from actors to producer. Considering the film’s success at the box office, there’s been a lot of talk about a sequel. Recently, Box Office India put the question to director Shoojit Sircar. “I ...

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“Baby After A Miscarriage”

by Soumita Sengupta (April 28, 2012)

“A baby after a miscarriage” is how director Shoojit Sircar describes his latest release, Vicky Donor, which has hit the bull’s eye. Relaxed and smiling broadly, Sircar says he will soon start his next film Jaffna. He says he made Vicky Donor with high hopes but did not expect ...

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Will Shoojit Direct Big B Again?

by Soumita Sengupta (April 28, 2012)

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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UTV Wins Case Against Percept On Shoebite

by Box Office India (April 17, 2012)

Percept had filed a case against Shoojit Sircar, the director of the movie Shoebite and UTV Motion Pictures, restraining them from infringing their copyrights in the script and dialogue of the film Johnny Walker, including making a film. On July 16, 2008 an order was passed in favour of ...

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“Auditioning for Vicky Donor was destiny”

by Jigar Shah (April 17, 2012)

Thanks to her numerous television commercials and shows, Yami Gautam is not new to showbiz. All set to breathe life into her celluloid dreams, the actress will make her big-screen debut with John Abraham’s maiden Hindi production Vicky Donor. Excerpts from a conversation with Jigar Shah. ...

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‘This One Is A New John Abraham’

by Jigar Shah (April 16, 2012)

John Abraham on his maiden production, Vicky Donor Have people started addressing you as ‘Mr Producer’? Jee aaj subah se mujhe producer hi bulaa rahe sab log and it’s a special feeling as I feel I have graduated. I’m excited with this new role and hoping for ...