19 Oct 2015

BOLLYWOOD GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE

BOLLYWOOD GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE









Young actors get ready to debate on the cinema of tomorrow at the Mumbai Film Festival

Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra among other actors will participate in a panel discussion, Bollywood: The Next 5 Years, at the 17th Edition of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The event is a part of the Jio MAMI Movie Mela on October 31 at Mehboob Studios, Bandra.

7 Things You Never Knew You ‘Actually’ Learnt From Bollywood

1) It helped us deal with bad break ups

Every time we get our heart broken, rushing to the movies was always a great distraction. Be that to cry our eyes out during a chick flick, or getting the aggression out in a dhishum-dhishum film – watching a Bollywood movie always got us back on our toes!

2) It helped us believe in love

We can act as cool as we want to, but no matter how filmy or cheesy a Bollywood flick gets, it ALWAYS gets our attention. And even though ya folks may not have realized it, these flicks

15 Oct 2015

Hum Paanch cast: Then and now

01. Saas-bahu sagas and reality shows rule the idiot box these days. But there was a time when the entire family used to sit together and enjoy TV shows. Some of them went onto gain cult status and few made it to the list of the most memorable shows of all times. Hum Paanch used to be one such show. Indian audience was in love with the entire Mathur family and audience could relate to each character in the show. Even after almost two decades, Hum Paanch remains the most loved show of all times. We take a look at the cast of Hum Paanch, then and now.

20 Sept 2015

Selfie-taking statue to Baahubali Ganpati idol: Here's why Ganesh Chaturthi will be interesting

he lord of the new beginnings will soon arrive with much grandeur and fanfare and this time he will don every possible contemporary theme. As the country prepares to get into the mood to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the streets are abuzz with the different types of idols that you might see this season.

From Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja statue to the tallest-ever Ganesh statue being made in Vijayawada, the frenzy in the country over the festival is making sure that there are Ganesh idols and statues of all kinds. In the past, we have already seen World Cup Ganesha, Anna Hazare Ganesha and even the travel Ganesha. But when we say all kinds, we include those which you have never imagined before.

Here are some of the most unique Ganesh idols which will make this Ganesh Chaturthi innovative:

Image courtesy: Avinash Mudaliar/Facebook

If there is one picture to explain the meaning of the word 'frenzy', it is this picture. You know that the country's obsession with selfies has gone a tad bit too far when you find people making idols of Lord Ganesh taking a selfie of him with his family members. Don't be surprised tomorrow if you suddenly come across a Ganesh statue in which the God is making a duck-face.

Image courtesy: @Mumbaikhabar9/Twitter

SS Rajamouli's blockbuster multi-lingual film Baahubali reportedly collected Rs 500 crore in the three weeks since its release on 10 July, according to sources in the film unit. However, that is just a number. Perhaps the real proof of the massive success of Baahubali actually is this picture, which shows a statue of Lord Ganesh as the Baahubali. Films have always been an important part of India. But nothing proves it as much as this image.

18 Sept 2015

House of love: The best Bigg Boss couples we have ever seen

Gauhar Khan and Kushal Tondon were very open about their feelings during season 7 of Bigg Boss.

Bigg Boss has been a controversial show but it has also played cupid to many-a couples. Love is as much a part of the show as fights and mind games.

There has always been at least one couple that helps increase the heat in the house and also the TRPs of the controversial reality show.

And while we wait for more controversial love stories in the next season, here are 10 couples that met on the show and let love fly. While they might not have continued their relationship long after the show, they certainly did entertain us.

Anupama Verma and Aryan Vaid


The very first couple to have started the trend of romance in the Bigg Boss house was Anupama and Aryan in season 1. They were never shy about their relationship; they accepted their feelings on national television and made the show really popular.

Payal Rohatgi and Rahul Mahajan


Rahul Mahajan grew close to model-cum-actress Payal Rohatgi in season 2, so close that they ended up getting intimate and playful in the pool during a task. However, Rahul Mahajan somehow proposed Monica Bedi in the show who said no.

Veena Mallik and Ashmit Patel


Who can forget the chemistry between season 4 contestants Veena Mallik and Ashmit Patel. This couple got all touchy-feely during the show, so much that the show host Salman Khan had to remind them that it is a family show. Well, they are not together anymore and Veena is now married to an Arab businessman.

Sara Khan and Ali Merchant

This couple literally got married on the show. Ali Merchant came into the house so that they could get married, sounds romantic, but the marriage did not even last for two months. Later, Ali Merchant also said the whole wedding thing was a publicity stunt and both were paid Rs 50 lakh to do it.

Pooja Bedi and Akashdeep Saigal


They shared a special bond in the house during season 5. They were inseparable during the show. After the show, Akash aka Sky got a tattoo of his lady love Pooja which he said is a symbol of his true feelings for her.

Karishma Kotak and Vishal Karwal


Vishal in season 6 used to hit on Sana Khan initially but gradually moved on to Karishma Kotak and they started bonding. Apparently they continued dating after the show and were even contemplating marriage but rumor has it that they split last year.

Gauhar Khan and Kushal Tondon


Gauhar Khan and Kushal Tondon were very open about their feelings during season 7. There was even a controversial 'going to the bathroom together' episode. Kushal even proposed to Gauhar saying he wants to grow old with her. They fought, they loved, and she won. Then later, they officially announced their break up few months after the show.

Tanisha Mukherji and Armaan Kohli


There was so much drama about their relationship in season 7. Well, it definitely added spice to the show. They were even seen kissing. Rumors were that Tanisha's sister Kajol and mother Tanuja were not happy with their relationship. Armaan and Tanisha ended things after the show and Tanisha said Armaan was very different from her and their ideologies were different. Well, honestly, that was pretty clear on the show too.

Upen Patel and Karishma Tanna


Upen and Karishma were each other's anti initially in season 8 but things changed later and they got intimate on the show. After Bigg Boss, they were seen on another dance reality show as a couple and even got engaged on that show. They apparently are still together.

Diandra Soares and Gautam Gulati


Well, who would forget the controversial kiss of Diandra Soares and Gautam Gulati in season 9. Diandra even dragged Gautam to the bathroom to give him a 'special gift'. Diandra was later taken out of the show due to health reasons. Rumors were that Diandra got pregnant during the show. Gautam Gulati won the show and said he regrets going to the bathroom with Diandra and he kissed her because it would be rude and embarrassing for the girl if he wouldn't. Strange reason Gautam!
Source -hindustan times

Take A Look At Salman Khan’s Ganpati Bappa!


Salman-Ganpati-

One of the most awaited festival of the year, Ganesh Chaturthi has began from today and Bollywood celebs have also geared up for the celebrations of this festival. B-town actors are all ready and have also welcomed Lord Ganesha at their sweet home.

Bollywood celebrities celebrate Ganesh Utsav on a lavish scale every year with love, fun, dance and much more. Ganesh Chaturthi festival is here and Bollywood actor Salman Khan is also ready to welcome bappa at their residence like every year. Salman Khan’s little sister Arpita Khan Sharma shared a very beautiful picture of Ganpati Bappa captioned as, “1 day to go to welcome him home, our beautiful Eco friendly Ganpati Bappa love this festival.”
Source - business of cinema

15 Sept 2015

I Movie Box Office Collection

I-Movie-Review-Rating
The most awaited movie of the year ‘I’, doing fantastic business all over the world. The movie is all set to break all the previous records. I released in almost 20,000 theaters worldwide and this Shankar – Vikram magic has collected ₹34 Crores in worldwide and ₹25.5 Crores in South Indian Box Office.

Here is the day wise box office collection of I :
1st day box office collectio: ₹ 34 Crores
2nd day box office collection: ₹ 31 Crores
3rd day box office collection: ₹ 33 Crores

The movie is expected to join 100 Crore club within 3 days .
Source - film dhamaka

9 Sept 2015

बिग बॉस 9 में शिरकत कर सकते हैं डिनो मोरिया



बॉलीवुड के जानेमाने अभिनेता और मॉडल डिनो मोरिया रियलिटी शो बिग बॉस के सीजन 9 में प्रतियोगी के तौर पर नजर आ सकते हैं। 

चर्चा है कि डिनो मोरिया ने इसके लिए शो के मेकर्स से इस सीजन में प्रतियोगी बनने के लिए संपर्क किया है। डिनो मोरिया ने फिल्म प्यार में कभी कभी फिल्म से बॉलीवुड डेब्यू किया था। इससे पहले वे वर्ष 2010 में रियलिटी शो खतरों के खिलाड़ी में भी भाग ले चुके हैं।

गौरतलब है कि इस बार भी बिग बॉस के सीजन 9 को अभिनेता सलमान खान ही होस्ट कर रहे है। शो का प्रोमो भी जारी हो चुका है। इस बार शो में प्रतियोगियों के लिए डबल टर्बल होगा। बिग बॉस का सीजन 9 कलर्स चैनल पर अक्टूबर में प्रसारित किया जाएगा। 

शो में इस बार क्या नया होगा इसको जानने के लिए दर्शक काफी उत्सुक हैं। सलमान खान ने बिग बॉस सीजन 8 होस्ट किया था लेकिन फिल्म 'बजरंगी भाईजान' की शूटिंग के कारण सलमान खान ने शो को छोड़ दिया था और उनकी जगह फराह खान ने शो को होस्ट किया था।
Source - live hindustan

रियल लाइफ में ऐसी हैं TV की अंगूरी भाभी, अभी नहीं की शादी

 फाइल फोटो : शिल्पा शिंदे
एंटरटेनमेंट डेस्क. इन दिनों एंड टीवी का सीरियल 'भाभी जी घर पर हैं' काफी पॉपुलर हो रहा है। खासकर इस शो में अंगूरी भाभी का डायलॉग 'सही पकड़े हैं' व्यूअर्स की जुबान पर खूब चढ़ा देखा जा सकता है। बता दें कि अंगूरी भाभी का किरदार एक्ट्रेस शिल्पा शिंदे प्ले कर रही हैं। शो में सीधी-सादी दिखने वाली शिल्पा रियल लाइफ में काफी ग्लैमरस हैं।

रियल लाइफ में नहीं हुई शादी

इंटरनेट पर उपलब्ध जानकारी के अनुसार, अब तक शादी नहीं की है। रियल लाइफ में वे अब भी सिंगल हैं। साल 2009 में खबर आई थी कि शिल्पा रोमित राज (सीरियल मायका में उनके एक्टर) से शादी करने वाली हैं, लेकिन ऐन मौके पर रिश्ता टूट गया।

कई सीरियल्स में कर चुकी हैं काम

शिल्पा करीब 15 साल से टीवी इंडस्ट्री से जुड़ी हुई हैं। उन्होंने 'कभी आए न जुदाई', 'लाल मिर्ची हरी मिर्ची', 'मायका', 'चिड़ियाघर', 'देवों के देव महादेव' और 'लापतागंज' जैसे कई सीरियल्स में काम किया है।
Source - bollywood.bhaskar

Here are all the probable contestants for Bigg Boss 9

Salman Khan performs at the Bigg Boss 8 Weekend Ka Waar.

It's that time of the year again! Controversial and hit reality TV show Bigg Boss will soon return with its 9th season and is expected to air from mid-September with a changed format.

It's not just the format of the show that will be different. Report is that Salman Khan will be returning as the host of the show. Rumours were flying earlier that Farah Khan will be hosting the show again after having hosted the eighth season.

As far as the contestants of the show are concerned, the confirmed list is not out yet, but the tentative list looks like this:

Radhe Maa
Rumors are that the 'pure and pious' Radhe Maa has been approached for the show. Well, after all the controversy about her 'godly businesses' and her clothes, it would be fun to see how she will bless the Bigg Boss house with her presence. "Radhe Maa has been approached by the production house as people are ­interested in knowing more about her. But she is yet to give her confirmation," says a source close to the production house.

Rahul Yadav
After getting fired from the house of Housing.com, seeing Rahul Yadav in Bigg Boss' house will be interesting, he will have to be on his best behavior if he doesn't want to be kicked out of this house as well. Confirming that the makers of the show approached him, Yadav posted on Facebook: "And the Big Boss talks are getting serious. WTF! Any advice? [I really don’t know what this Big Boss really is. Not watched TV from 13 yrs] (sic)."

VJ Bani
The season 4 of Roadies was a controversial one, all thanks to Gurbani, well known as VJ Bani. Her free spirit and love for tattoos got her a lot of followers. Let's see what new aspect of Bani's personality will be exposed in the show.

Shweta Prasad
Remember the Makdee girl? Well, she has been in news recently for different reasons, but we all loved Shweta Prasad in Iqbal and Makdee. After her sex scandal, Bollywood embraced her and it will be interesting to see if Bigg Boss embraces her too. However, Shweta denied it, ­saying, "No, I am not participating in Bigg Boss, please avoid pseudo news about it. Zero ­verification! (sic)," she posted on Facebook on Monday night.

Sana Saeed
The little Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai came back in our lives with her role in Student of the Year, then Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and then with her partner in another reality show, she is one person who is perfect to be in a show like Bigg Boss, hoping for some drama there. However, Sana was approached for the show but she said that she will not be taking it up right now.

Asha Negi
She won a dance reality show with her partner, Rithwik Dhanjani, and has been popular for her role in Pavitra Rishta, and looking at past records, TV stars dominate this show. Her popularity might just help her win this show too, but of course there is tough competition.

Rashami Desai
She has been in news for her troubled marriage. On a dance reality show with her partner, Rashami came out with a lot of details about her marriage. Famous for her role in Uttaran, Desai will be an interesting contestant on the show and will hopefully give a tough competition to Asha Negi.

Shivin Narang
This Veerji from TV serial Veera is very popular among the girls; his 'chocolate boy' image can win the hearts of the contestants and the audience. However, Shivin has decided not to be a part of the show as he is quite preoccupied with another project. "Bigg Boss is a good spicy show, but I have no intention of participating in it right now, as I am already busy with another show," he tells us.
Source - hindustan times

7 Sept 2015

'Since I Am At The Top, People Are Targeting Me And My Position': Kangana Ranaut


We really wonder if Kangana Ranaut has been implying through her interviews lately that Deepika Padukone is jealous of her! Just because the Piku actress, at different events, has shown respect to the Queen star saying that she's proud and envious of the way Kangana has achieved everything in life, doesn't really translate into jealousy in our books! The cold vibes shared by the two actresses is well known to the public and now that Kangana considers herself a top heroine, we wonder if she's getting a little insecure with the Queen mantle on her head!
Tiger Shroff’s next venture Baaghi: A Rebel for Love has been in the news ever since its announcement. The film, which features the Heropanti actor in the lead role, made headlines when the makers got Shraddha Kapoor as the female lead. The two stars who are children of former successful actors of the Bollywood industry, have been paired for the first time ever and will be seen romancing each other in Sabbir Khan’s directed Baaghi.
Tiger and Shraddha in the first look of “Baaghi”

Pyar ka Punchnama Sequel Trailer creates excitement among audience



Love Ranjan is back with another laughing bomb with his movie ‘Pyaar ka Punchnama 2’. The trailer of the movie is finally out and is going viral over the internet.Looks like another battle of the sexes is on its way.

Like the former movie, Pyar ka Punchnama, the story seems to revolve around three guys who have girls in their life but are going mad due to the tantrums thrown by them. The question in the backdrop seems to be: Can anyone understand women ever?

The famous hilarious dialogue of Kartik in the prequel describing what a girl wants has been reinvented in the upcoming movie. The 2011 movie starred Kartik Tiwari, Raayo S Bakhirta, Divyendu Sharma, Sonalli Sehgall, Nushrat Bharucha and Ishita Sharma. It was classified as a cult classic and became known for the impeccable humor and acting.
Source- adelhi

Odisha girl Ananya Nanda wins Indian Idol Junior

Pic courtesy: @SonyTV

Mumbai: Odisha girl Ananya Nanda lifted the trophy of the second season of singing reality show ‘Indian Idol Junior’ here Sunday.

Ananya, 14, who defeated Nahid Afrin and Nithyashree Venkataramanan received the price money of total Rs 10 lakhs.

4 Sept 2015

After Shah Rukh, Aishwarya Visits Aadesh Srivastava In Hospital

Doctors treating music composer Aadesh Shrivastava, who has been fighting cancer, have stopped giving him chemotherapy. Aadesh , 48, has been in the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri for the last 44 days for treatment.

“He has been undergoing chemotherapy but he is not responding to it. So, the doctors have stopped giving him chemotherapy. They have an alternate theory.

His colleagues from the industry including megastar Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan are keeping a check on his health.

Alss, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan visited the ailing music composer in the hospital and prayed for his well-being.

Welcome Back review: Unlimited ambitions, limited fun

John Abraham's look in Welcome Back

Film: Welcome Back
Cast: John Abraham, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Shruti Haasan, Paresh Rawal, Ankita Shrivastava, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Shiney Ahuja
Director: Anees Bazmee
Rating: 2.5/5

Main Babli hui, tu Bunty hua,
Band kamre me fir 20-20 hua!

With this bubbly Anu Malik song, Ajju Bhai (John Abraham) is introduced on the screen before he goes about doing what's been entrusted to him: to fill in for AKSHAY Kumar in the sequel of director Anees Bazmee's 2007 film Welcome. Has he hit the jackpot? Let’s find out.

It’s been seven years since Rajiv married Sanjana in Welcome. We are told that Uday Shetty (Nana Patekar) and Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor) have left the underworld for good and have shifted to Dubai. These two ‘businessmen’ are on the radar of two con-women Babita and Poonam (Dimple Kapadia and Ankita ‘two-piece’ Shrivastava) who are disguised as the queen and princess of Nazafgarh.

Meanwhile Dr Ghungroo (Paresh Rawal) finds out that his wife has a son out of their wedlock. Ghungroo never bothered to ask his wife about it and denied the wife every chance to explain her 'sin'. But, now he's seething with rage because, he says: “Jab maine chunaav me vote daala hi nahi toh mukhyamantri mera kaise ho gaya?”

3 Sept 2015

मुसीबत में फंसे कपिल शर्मा, अपनी गलती के लिए मांगी माफी




SOURCE - ABP NEWS

Here is the first look of Pyar Ka Punchnama 2

शाहिद के भाई और सैफ की बेटी को बॉलीवुड में लॉन्च करेंगे करन जौहर!


फाइल फोटो- शाहिद कपूर भाई ईशान खट्टर के साथ, सारा अली खान।

मुंबई: डायरेक्टर डेविड धवन के बेटे वरुण और महेश भट्ट की बेटी आलिया को फिल्म 'स्टूडेंट ऑफ द ईयर' में सक्सेसफुली लॉन्च करने के बाद, फिल्ममेकर करन जौहर एक बार फिर स्टार किड्स को अपनी फिल्म के जरिए बॉलीवुड में एंट्री दिलवाने के लिए तैयार हैं। खबर है कि करन एक फिल्म प्रोड्यूस करने जा रहे हैं, जिसमें वे सैफ अली खान की बेटी सारा और शाहिद कपूर के छोटे भाई ईशान खट्टर को लॉन्च करेंगे।

26 Aug 2015

US Box Office Collection: 'Kick 2', 'Srimanthudu' Perform Better than Bollywood Biggies 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Brothers', 'Drishyam'

A collage of 'Kick 2' and 'Srimanthudu'.IB Times India

Telugu movies "Kick 2" and "Srimanthudu" dominated the US box office among the Indian movies last weekend. The two Tollywood films performed better than Bollywood's big films like "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", "Brothers" and "Drishyam".

At the US box office, "Kick 2" topped the list among the Indian films by ranking at the 28th position. It had 99 screens, from which it collected $307,195 (Rs 2.04 crore) in its first weekend. The turnout was pretty good for this Ravi Teja starrer as there was a good hype around the flick. 

Mahesh Babu's "Srimanthudu" came second among the Indian films at the US box office. Ranked at 38, the Telugu movie did a business of $94,498 (Rs 62.57 lakh) from 46 screens. The total collection by the movie stands at $2,820,214 (Rs 18.80 crore), which is quite a remarkable achievement for a South Indian film.

Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra starrer "Brothers", ranked at 42nd position, earned only $60,694 (Rs 40.19 lakh) from 112 screens. The signs of the movie slowing down at collection centres are visible and it appears like the film is unlikely to have a long run in the US. The total business by the Hindi movie by the end of its second weekend stands at $433,191 (Rs 2.88 crore).

The latest Hindi release "All is Well", ranked at 44th position, in its opening weekend earned $59,625 (Rs 39.76 lakh) from 46 screens. It is followed by "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" (47th position), which raked in $46,478 (Rs 30.77 lakh). The Salman Khan starrer has collected $6,209,505 (Rs 41.41 crore) by the end of its sixth weekend.

Ajay Devgn's "Drishyam" has collected $525,948 ( Rs 3.50 crore) so far, "Baahubali" (Hindi version) has raked in $466,176 (Rs 3.10 crore), and Tamil movie "Vaalu" has collected $33,203 (Rs 22.14 lakh). 

Source - Ib times

6 underrated Bollywood movies you can't afford to miss

Some movies might not be able to garner the limelight of cinema but still manage to carve a niche. Unconventional themes may bring about a difference in the popularity with respect to mainstream movies but these 6 under-rated movies are worth watching.

Sikandar:

'Sikandar' is a beautiful movie about a 14-year old boy Sikandar Raza (played by Parzan Dastur) who lives in Kashmir. The movie is an insight into how a child’s psychology is molded, how terrorists are made and how an innocent fights terrorism.

Ramji Londonwale:This movie is a story of an excellent cook Ramji (played by Madhavan), whose dream is to get his sister settled. After getting her sister married, the groom’s family who had demands for dowry asks Ramji to go to London, as a cook and work for a multi millionaire London based Indian family, to earn and give a part of his income as compensation for the dowry he owes. He wins the hearts of everybody in London and after a series of interesting struggles he manages to win a cooking competition and subsequently gets his passport, visa and work permit. As he takes it as his responsibility to return to his village and help in the upliftment of his community-mates, he returns back to India with his love interest Samira (played by Samita Bangargi) and opens his own restaurant.

Aamir:

Who says a man writes his own destiny? That’s the question the movie will leave you with. It revolves around a young Muslim man, Dr. Aamir Ali (Rajeev Khandelwal), who finds himself at the mercy of Islamic extremists who are planning on a blast in the city of Mumbai. The movie reflects how responsibility taken by one person can save the lives of many and what that courageous man who takes a step forward to do the right/best possible might have to put at stake/sacrifice.

Main Meri Patni Aur Woh:

The movie revolves around a married couple Mithilesh (played by Rajpal Yadav) and Veena (played by Rituparna Sengupta) and is about the insecurities and feelings of jealousy that Mithilesh goes through because of an unconventional reason of him being shorter than his wife. However, it’s their confessions that bring them closer as a couple.

Mera Pehle Pehla Pyar:

It’s a rom-com based on a high school boy, Rohan (played by Ruslaan Mumtaz) who falls in love with a beautiful new student, Ayesha Mehra (played by Hazel Crowney) and Rohan’s friendship with his classmates Vasu, Sudhir and Javed all from St. Lawrence High School. It’s a movie that revolves around teenage friendships and love. Though a clichéd topic as it may seem, it has a fresh breath of cinematography and crazy relatable humor.

Socha Na Tha:

'Socha Na Tha' is a movie which portrays how things that are never even thought of happen. It's the story of Viren (played by Abhay Deol) and Aditi (played by Ayesha Takia) who lie in their marriageable age group. Their parents fix a meeting for them to know each other but both have their own reasons for disagreeing on getting married. However, they do fall in love later.

Source - Ibn live

18 Aug 2015

Karan Johar to grill Twinkle Khanna and Aamir Khan at Twinkle's book launch


Akshay Khanna’s wife Twinkle has recently emerged as a quirky and incisive columnist with her own take on current events. She is even ready to publish her first book titled Mrs. Funnybones and the launch event will be a star studded affair. Besides hubby Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and Karan Johar will also be attending the event. What’s more, we hear that Karan who has always wanted to grill Twinkle Khanna on his show will do so at the book launch event. Accompanying Twinkle will be her Mela co-star Aamir Khan!


Twinkle Khanna is one of the few actresses who has yet to grace Karan’s show Koffee With Karan. Speaking about it Karan said, “She has never been on my show. She always declined, saying that if she came, she would talk rubbish and get into trouble. But she has done exactly that in her columns and succeeded. I have always known this aspect of her that people have discovered now. Tina has a mad side to her personality and she is hysterical. She also has a great take on slice-of- life. No wonder her columns are loved and adored. So when I heard that she was launching her book, I said, ‘Listen I have to do this. It is a grand coup. She agreed and I am looking forward to my rapid-fire round with her. No, I have not shown her the questions. She told me: ask me anything. And now I am worried about what she will say because she is totally uncensored when it comes to speaking her mind. I also have other tricks and surprises up my sleeve. I am really looking forward to this because we have a great chemistry as friends.”

It will be rather interesting to see what kind of questions KJo throws her way. And now that we have met the quirkier side of Twinkle through her column we feel she will prove to be a worthy opponent for our wily host.
Source - films of india

Gulzar: Man who never set boundaries for himself

Rohit Vats, Hindustan Times, New Delhi| 
Updated: Aug 18, 2015 11:29 IST
Sampooran Singh Kalra, known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist and film director. (HT Photo)

Mod pe dekha hai wo boodha sa ek ped kabhi?
Mera waaqif hai bahut saalon se main use jaanta hoon.
- Gulzar

He is still the most relevant poet in the Hindi film industry, to say the least. Sampooran Singh Kalra’s Midas touch can make any song rise above the ordinary. His latest Dum ghut-ta hai in Drishyam creates a mood that grips you. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe the same person has written Main aa riya hoon ki jaa riya hoon in Dedh Ishqiya, but then that’s Gulzar for you. Finding the extent of his range is like trying to catch a squirrel with a ring rope.

It's Bajirao Mastani vs Dilwale this Christmas

Though it is still a few months away, the big Christmas clash — between Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani (BM) and Rohit Shetty’s Shah Rukh Khan- and Kajol-starrer Dilwale— is already a hot topic of discussion in film trade circles. Interestingly, Rohit says that he loved BM’s teaser trailer, and that he is confident that the film will work.

“I saw it (the teaser) in Bulgaria (where he was filming his next last month) when it came out online. My assistant director showed it to me, and I loved it. It’s looking great, and it’s grand. It’s looking like a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. He is a great director, and he has always made movies that boast of a great canvas. So, instead of saying, ‘Kya hai? Kuch bhi nahi hai (what is this? It is nothing)’, I will honestly say that it’s a great promo, and that the film will work,” says Rohit.

But won’t the clash with BM affect his film’s business? “Yes, but everyone comes with their own destiny. Ideally, it (the clash) shouldn’t have happened, but now that it is happening, all we can do is be positive. A lot of circus will happen (laughs). And that circus won’t be from either of the films’ offices, but in the industry and the media, (sic)” says the director.
Source - hindustan times

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Youth should know Manjhi's inspiring story

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says they want to take the inspiring story of Dashrath Manjhi to everyone through their film Manjhi-The Mountain Man.

Nawaz plays the titular role in the Ketan Mehta-directed biopic. He, Radhika Apte and Mehta were in Gehlaur, Manjhi's native village, today to pay their tribute to the 'Mountain Man' on his death anniversary. Manjhi broke down an entire mountain to create a path after his wife died due to unavailability of medical help. He died on August 17, 2007.

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