Imran, Deepika paired again
Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone will once again be seen together in Homi Adajania’s yet untitled film.
The makers of the film were in a dilemma for a long time about whom to cast opposite Imran in the quirky comedy. However, after watching Imran-Deepika’s chemistry in trailers of Kunal Kohli’s yet-to-to be released film “Break Ke Baad”, they decided to once again cast the two actors together.
The script of the film is being written by writer-director …
‘Teen Patti’ partly dubbed for single screen: Ambika Hinduja
The English conversation between actors Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kinsley in the forthcoming film “Teen Patti” has been dubbed in Hindi for the single screen audience, producer Ambika Hinduja of Serendipity films said.
The movie has been directed by Leena Yadav.
“In the movie Mr. Bachchan’s character Venkat is narrating his journey to Perci Trachtenberg (Ben Kingsley). Of course, Sir Ben doesn’t speak Hindi. Their conversation is in English. Those …
Jab Shahid, Santoshi aur PVR met
PVR has announced two films with acclaimed director Rajkumar Santoshi.
Highlights:
§ Signs up with Rajkumar Santoshi for a two films; a periodic epic 'Ashok The Great' and for a yet to be titled romantic comedy venture
§ Periodic epic Ashoka- The Great, to feature Ajay Devgan, while the romantic comedy to star Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in the lead
§ PVR plans further expansion on its film production front; three to four …
EXCLUSIVE - Directors we would like to see more in coming years Part II
6. Raksha Mistry - Hasnain Hyderabadwala - The Killer
Bhatts have been known to market their films aggressively, especially when newcomers are at the helm of direction. While directors like Anurag Basu and Mohit Suri have gained from the smart strategy adopted by Bhatts in placing their films in the market, it was quite a surprise to see a low key release of 'The Killer'. Average music didn't help the cause either. Result? A decent effort by first …
Sanju-Saif in back to back films this February
Saif has been having a great run at the box office since the release of 'Hum Tum' [2004]. His subsequent films like 'Parineeta' [2004], 'Salaam Namaste' [2005], 'Being Cyrus' [2006]' and 'Omkara' [2006] have all been earners and all eyes are now set on him to see how 2007 goes.
Meanwhile Sanjay Dutt has a monster in the form of 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' behind him that has only helped his super-star status.
There are two films that would be …
GIFA, 2006 Nominees - Part II
The prestigious GIFA Awards are getting underway today in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Check out the list of nominees and the winners of the critic's choice awards:
Nominees
1
CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS- Director
a) 15th Park Avenue (Aparna Sen)
b) Bas Ek Pal (Onir)
c) Being Cyrus (Homi Adajania)
d) Dor ( Nagesh Kukunoor)
e) Woh Lamhe (Mohit Suri)
2
CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS- Best Actor (Male)
Sanjay Dutt (Lage Raho Munnabhai) - Winner …
Aamir's Seven Crore Bungalow
Aamir Khan shot for his film 'Mangal Pandey' in Wai (Panchagani). And ever since, he has fallen in love with the quaint hill station. It was in Wai that he fell in love with Kiran Rao who was assisting Ashutosh Gowarikar in 'Swades' at the same time as 'Mangal Pandey'.
The duo had their over-publicised wedding reception here last year. And almost a year down the line, Aamir has decided to buy a sprawling bungalow spread in two acres.
The bungalow …
Growing Your Hair Doesn't Make You a Great Actor, says Naseer
'Aamir Khan is very hard-working, but he must understand that growing your hair and moustache for a film doesn't make you a great actor,' said Naseeruddin Shah in a television interview. In the same interview, Naseer said that the early phase of Shahrukh Khan resembled that of Rajesh Khanna, although he finds King Khan to be far more hard-working then the superstar Khanna. And how does he rate the badshah as an actor? 'I don't think Shahrukh is a …
'Sacred Evil - A True Story' postponed
In yet another instance of a film being moved to a latter day in nick of time, 'Sacred Evil - A True Story' too has been pushed to June 2. Earlier it was being planned for a release this Friday.
When the movie's promotion started, it seemed to have come out of the blue as there was absolutely no buzz during the production and post-production of the film. Also the film was almost ready almost a year back and an English title with prominently foreign …
'Being Cyrus' celebrates 50 days
Its celebration time for old war horses as multiple flicks released in the first quarter of this year have enjoyed a decent run at the box office.
After 'Rang De Basanti' [100 days], 'Taxi No. 9211' [50 days] and 'Malamaal Weekly' [50 days], its time for 'Being Cyrus' to pat its own back with a successful 50 days run. Though the film is currently being shown at limited screens, it is still commendable for an English language film with mainstream …






