Bollywood as a teenager too. Sasheh Agha: Now that I am debuting as an actor, this must remind you of the time when you did your first movie. I think you were 16 years old?Salma Agha: It wasn’t that easy though. I was as adamant as you are. [...]

lead. “In the film, Nargis’ role is very important. After casting Ileana, the makers were looking for another young and fresh face. Nargis fit the part perfectly,” says an industry insider. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, Main Tera Hero’s [...]

failed to enthuse the box office. Confirming the details about Humshakal, he says, “I am making Humshakal. It’s a fresh film and not a remake. The film will be directed by Sajid Khan and it will have Saif and Riteish in the lead. The film [...]

special mention at the National Awards this year. “I don’t have any external pressure. I have internal pressure that I have to do better than my previous films and advertisements. There is internal pressure on me that whether you receive [...]

remake. “Not trying to be modest but I have tried to experiment with my look in different roles. I don’t want to do standard father’s role, I want to do characters. I would like to do characters and bring something on the [...]

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issues. He got in touch with me and was very supportive when I was battling with cancer. Salman bhai is just a call away and his call makes a huge difference to me,” says Soni, adding, “He must be a huge star, but he is a far better human [...]

Punar Vivaah and Pavitra Rishta, Sushant says: “I haven’t been approached till now. But if I am then I will definitely think about it.” In fact, the actor isn’t willing to differentiate between the two mediums. “Wherever there is [...]

Irrfan Khan, Shruti Haasan and Huma Qureshi, among others. MORE ON THE ACTOR Like Ranbir, I also had many girlfriends and link-ups: Rishi KapoorMany people don’t know what to do when life changes around them. They worry and flounder. Not [...]

told IANS. “The film is looking really good. I can assure you this is one of Sanjay Dutt’s best work so far. The film is slated for July 5 release and I believe we have made a good film”, said Aggarwal. The 53-year-old has [...]

can’t imagine Munnabhai’s next part minus Sanjay Dutt,” said Subhash Kapoor, who was set to wield the megaphone for Munnabhai Chale Dilli. The Supreme Court Friday dismissed Sanjay’s plea seeking review of its March [...]

Bollywood debut with Aiyya (2012), is playing a cop in the film and is also its narrator. Though Prithviraj could speak Hindi, he had a thick south Indian accent, due to which he had to ‘unlearn’ a lot of the language. “Unlearning Hindi [...]

Wing (RAW). However, they do add that his role is that of India’s ‘most wanted man’. “He’s playing a fictional character, but the part does draw inspiration from our history,” says a source, adding that casting Kapoor was not easy. [...]

Interestingly, this will be the first time that Akshay will be seen romancing Nargis Fakhri. The Rockstar (2012) actor will play the part earlier essayed by Rati Agnihotri in the yesteryear hit. Akshay to play mithun’s role Kumar will share [...]

enters Cannes. Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar won the Grand Prix jointly with English director David Lean’s Brief Encounters in the inaugural edition of the Cannes Film Festival.  1950 — Chetan Anand, Dev Anand’s eldest [...]

it usually is. Director Vinil Mathew wanted to capture scenes with open stores in the backdrop, but since the street was deserted, he could not do so. “As a result, the entire scene has now been rescheduled for a later date and time, delaying [...]

ON THE ACTOR Shah Rukh Khan turns inspector with a moustacheBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will once again sport a moustache as he plays the role of an Inspector for Dish TV’s upcoming commercial. The 47-year-old previously sported [...]

sung a song in the film,” says Tannishtha. “It’s a song which has been picturised very well. I am a trained singer, and beyond this, I am not allowed to talk too much about the song,” she adds. The actor says it’s a women-centric [...]

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Deepika, Ranbir

considering other options in terms of stories. They will take a final call in three-four days. The film’s team has also been in touch with Priyanka. So it’s highly likely that she will work with him,” says an insider. When contacted, [...]

moment for me, but immensely historic and honourable for the Indian film industry, a fraternity that I am and shall always be most proud of,” Bollywood Amitabh posted on his blog srbachchan.tumblr.com. The Cannes extravaganza celebrates [...]

films were made under their banner Vijayta Films. Later, the He Man of the 1960s launched his nephew Abhay too, with Socha Na Tha. “I might direct my son as well… not now at least,” says Sunny, who is currently busy promoting the [...]

Shoojit Sircar of ‘Vicky Donor’ fame. “We are just one film old and there is a lot of pressure, especially after wining the National Award. Professionally it was the highest point in my career and I am very happy that as a [...]

is impressed by the way Akhtar changed his appearance for the character and went through rigorous physical training. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film also features Sonam Kapoor and is scheduled for a July 12 release.

by six different directors. In 2007, Dus Kahaniyaan was a similar project. And now, Bombay Talkies includes four short films by Banerjee, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap. “I’m very surprised that more ventures like this didn’t [...]

He told his co-star Sadhana, “never again.” He was most comfortable in his urban avatar. The epitome of mannerisms and flamboyance, he paved the way for megastars such as Shammi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna. Angry Man Noses Out Romantic [...]

Bhattacharya and Justice J B Pardiwala would hear the PIL on June 20. The film, released in February to critical acclaim as well as box office success, is an adoption of the novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat. Advocate Bhautik [...]

During the last 12 to 13 years we just drifted apart. If I had seen it, I’d be better positioned to comment on it,” said Rahul, who had made his debut with Aashiqui in 1990. “As things stand, when I’m asked about it [...]

are being made for a certain class. A producer once said to me I don’t care if my film is not released in UP, MP or Bihar. It must release in metros. He’s saying that 75 percent of Indians don’t matter. This is our development. [...]

an statement: “It is true that Emraan and Vidya will be in the look of the characters they are essaying in Ghanchakkar during promotions.” This not the first time Vidya is playing her character during promotions. While promoting [...]