My Name Is Khan writes striking records
Karan Johar directed and SRK-Kajol starrer, ‘My Name Is Khan’ (MNIK) has gone out to make a new history.
The film, which released on Feb 12, has become a top-grosser film in North America with total sales of $3,635,000 after 17 days of release. Being a path-breaking film in Shah Rukh’s career, MNIK has surpassed his earlier 2007 film ‘Om Shanti Om’ records (of $3,597,372) and continues to play in 119 theatres across the US and Canada in its third …
‘MNIK’ is Shah Rukh’s top seller in US with record haul
“My Name Is Khan” has set a new all-time career record for Shah Rukh Khan by becoming the Bollywood star’s top-grossing film in North America with total sales of $3,635,000 after 17 days of release.
The film Sunday surpassed Khan’s old record of $3,597,372 for 2007’s “Om Shanti Om” and continues to play in 119 theaters across the US and Canada in its third week of play.
On Feb 22, after only 11 days of release, “My Name Is Khan” also became the …
THE TRAIN comes with a social message Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Hashmi is a busy man. After his 'Good Boy Bad Boy', he has 'The Train' coming this week which would be followed by 'Awarapan' in a few weeks time. Here he talks to Joginder Tuteja about what made him take up 'The Train' with his 'The Killer' directors and how the film not just entertains but also comes with a social messaging.
Over to Emraan:
People ask me that what attracted me towards working in 'The Train'? Well, let me say that after …
Bring home THE LEGEND - SRK
Shahrukh Khan had a good 2006 with both 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' and 'Don' making pot loads of money. Now as a fitting farewell at the end of the year, there is a gift for his fans in the form of a musical treat called "The Legend - Shah Rukh Khan".
Comprising of 19 of his superhit tracks, the title comes in a DVD and VCD version and is being made available at an astonishingly low price. All the songs belong to Yash Raj Films either as their production …
Nishabd promos off the air?
Why does it keep happening to Ram Gopal Verma movies?
In a year that has not been too kind to Ram Gopal Verma, the promotion and release strategy for his films has left much to be desired. First there was this sandwiching technique that RGV had tried to apply by announcing the release of his 'Shiva' and 'Darwaza Bandh Rakho' a week before and after 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'.
The promos did come on air announcing the release date but were inconsistent …
Karan Johar promotes 'Lycra style awards'
For a few months while Karan Johar was filming 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', he abstained from hosting award functions, chat shows and other celebrity events, something that he has been doing so on quite a regular basis for last couple of years.
But post KANK, after counting all the rupees and dollars and pounds that he has earned from the film's release, he is back to his chilled out ways. The first step that he has taken in this direction is hosting …
VCDs of KANK out in stands
In continuation with the latest strategy to unleash the VCDs on the Indian stands before the official release of the DVDs, the latest film to arrive is Karan Johar's hit 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'.
9 weeks after the film's release, audience worldwide would be able to watch en entire drama unfold once more as they watch the film in the comfort of their living room. The film is Bollywood's biggest overseas success till date and has been a good success …
Now add SKPGY to the list of August releases
Month of August is turning put to be highly crowded with confirmed releases of Anthony Kaun Hai, Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Katputhli, Rocky - The Rebel, Aryan - Unbreakable, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Ahista Ahista, Manoranjan, Zamaanat, Aap Ki Khatir, Dil Diya Hai and Pyaar Ke Side Effects.
Now add 'Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar' to the list.
A film by K.S. Adhiyaman, it has been ready for more than a year now. The release of this Salman Khan-Shilpa Shetty …
Big B v/s Big B this August
It is going to be Amitabh Bachchan v/s Amitabh Bachchan this August as two of his films get set for a release within a fortnight.
First to come would be the biggest film of the year, 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', that arrives on August 11. There are no questions about the box office outcome of this mega movie by Karan Johar that looks like a sure shot blockbuster. The same though cannot be said about 'Zamaanat' that releases a week after i.e. August …
Great year ahead for YASH RAJ FILMS in 2006
Yash Raj Films (YRF), in keeping with its strategy is in full swing with production of its forthcoming films:
1. Fanaa
This film, directed by Kunal Kohli (Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Hum Tum) has the most looked forward to pairing of Aamir Khan & Kajol. With music by Jatin-Lalit, this film was extensively shot at the YRF Studios.
Tentative Release: May 2006.
2. Kabul Express
An unusual film in an unusual genre by YRF! Shot extensively in …






