Mumbai is really cinematic: Saif Ali Khan
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who is gearing up for his next film “Kaalakaandi” which is widely shot in Mumbai, says the city has a cinematic vibe to it. He feels the…
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I’ve only heard positive reviews for ‘Indu Sarkar’: Madhur Bhandarkar
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar’s latest controversial drama “Indu Sarkar” has registered earnings of over Rs 4 crore at the box office in its opening weekend and has received mixed reviews from critics. But…
Ajeeb dastaan hai yeh: The tragedies of Meena Kumari’s life, work and verse
By Vikas Datta Termed the “Tragedy Queen” of Bollywood for her immortal, iconic portrayals of a varied gamut of wronged, silent and long-suffering but dignified Indian women from passed-over love interests to neglected wives, Meena…
‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ makers argue in copyright case
Jaipur, July 31 (IANS) A local court here on Monday heard in part the arguments in a case of violation of the Copyright Act by makers of Akshay Kumar starrer “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”. “Today…
Hrishitaa supportive as a friend: Mohit Madaan
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actor Mohit Madaan, who will next be seen sharing screen space with actress Hrishitaa Bhatt in JoJo D’Souza’s “Ishq Tera”, says the actress is very supportive of him. “Hrishitaa is a…
Barun Sobti is small screen’s SRK: Shivani Tomar
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actress Shivani Tomar says her “Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon” co-star Barun Sobti’s screen presence matches the level of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. “I think Barun Sobti is small…
Salman Khan signs deal with Amazon Prime Video
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has inked a deal with Amazon Prime Video under which all his future films will premiere first on the internet video-on-demand service after their release in theatres…
Tejasswi Prakash hooked to books
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Actress Tejasswi Prakash considers books to be her best friend. When she isn’t shooting for the show “Pehredaar Piya Ki”, she utilises her free time by burying herself in books. “Books…
Sports builds nation’s identity: Big B
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was invited as chief guest for a table tennis championship here, says sports builds the identity of a nation, and he feels India is “building well”. Amitabh,…
When you’re an outsider in Bollywood, no one wants to meet you: Sonu Sood
By Durga Chakravarty New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) He began his career with modelling, ventured into Hindi filmdom with “Shaheed-E-Azam” in 2002 and last year he featured with international star Jackie Chan in a movie….
Pay up to be among the first to hear DJ Diplo’s song for SRK
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Composer Pritam and American DJ-record producer Diplos song “Phurrr”, featuring superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma will change the concept of “everything free”. Listeners who want to be among…
Dileep’s arrest reveals unsavoury side of Malayalam film industry
By Sanu George Ever since the arrest of superstar Dileep, the big fat egos of those in the Malayalam film industry, be it in the actor’s body or other organisations, have been pricked badly, leaving…
We’re now more receptive to foreign standards of filmmaking: Sayani Gupta
By Shivani Chaskar New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta is excited that her new film “The Hungry” — an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Titus Andronicus”, will be screened at the Toronto International…
Why is talking about toilet still taboo in India, wonders Akshay Kumar
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, whose forthcoming movie “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” stresses on the importance of building toilets and ending open defecation, hopes the film changes people’s mindset about this “taboo…
Meeting Stallone will be dream come true: Tiger Shroff
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone has already expressed confidence that Tiger Shroff will put his heart and soul into the Indian “Rambo” remake. The Bollywood star says it will be a…
First poster of Aamir Khan’s ‘Secret Superstar’ out
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Aamir Khan on Monday shared the first poster of the upcoming film “Secret Superstar” on social media. Aamir tweeted the poster, which shows a young school-going girl with two braids and…
Rishi remembers ‘great’ Mohammad Rafi on death anniversary
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on Monday remembered legendary Bollywood singer Mohammad Rafi on his 37th death anniversary. The 64-year-old actor on Monday morning thanked the singer for being his voice in…
Actor Tanish appears before SIT in drug case
Hyderabad, July 31 (IANS) Telugu film actor Tanish Alladi on Monday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Telangana’s Excise Department, probing a Hyderabad drug racket, on Monday. The actor reached Abkari Bhavan, the…
It has taken me time to get used to limelight: Disha Patani
By Nivedita New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Actress Disha Patani, who is very new in Bollywood, says she is a very shy person and so, it has taken her time to get used to the…
I’m still relevant: Singer Shaan
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) “Deewangi deewangi” hitmaker Shaan has a strong belief in himself, and says he can compete with any artiste, including Arijit Singh — one of the busiest Bollywood…