Preity Zinta not an 'item girl' in my film: DirectorOctober 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - She is making a special appearance in a song in his directorial debut "Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna", but filmmaker Prem R.
Karan Johar's apology for 'Bombay' a 'filmi stunt', says Ashok ChavanOctober 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Friday said that termed Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar's apology to MNS chief Raj Thackeray as a 'filmi stunt'. Karan apologized to firebrand MNS chief on using the word 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai' in his new film 'Wake Up Sid' was nothing but
Chavan further said that Maharashtra Government was capable of providing security to filmmakers, and emphasized that Johar should have approached state police if he had any problem.
Ranbir Kapoor promotes 'Wake Up Sid' in MumbaiSeptember 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is leaving no stones unturned for promoting his upcoming film 'Wake Up Sid', as he spoke about the film while attending a show in Mumbai. Kapoor was enthusiastic about his role and said that he has great hopes from the film.
Sanjay bails out Jackky Bhagnani, signs 'Faltu'September 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani wanted to re-launch his son and needed an A-lister to act alongside Jackky, but every leading man declined politely. But Sanjay Dutt came forward to work with the youngster in "Faltu", which questions the country's education system.
Prakash Raj gets Rs.4 mn for brief appearance in Kannada filmSeptember 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Versatile actor Prakash Raj returns to Kannada films after a long gap with "Dhool" for which he has reportedly been paid Rs.40 lakh. He is also set to direct his first movie in the same language.
Ranbir teaming up with Imtiaz, hints Rishi KapoorAugust 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - If things move as per plan, Ranbir Kapoor may soon find himself working with ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, indicates the young actor's father Rishi Kapoor. "I'm positive that in 2010, Imtiaz and Ranbir would be beginning a film together.
I shouldn't have had happy ending for 'Delhi 6': Mehra (Interview)August 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra admits that there were some glitches in his movie "Delhi-6", but says the film's selection for Venice Film Festival has washed away all these wrongs in the script. "I've a new beginning and end.
Prakash Jha launches TV channel, says it'll be voice of BiharJuly 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - Filmmaker-turned-politician Prakash Jha has launched Maurya TV in Bihar because he felt the state badly needed its own voice. But he denies he started the channel to counter the rosy-picture Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government is trying to create.
Neeraj Vora rubbishes reports of Aamir's presence in his next (Film Snippets)July 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Rubbishing rumours that Bollywood star Aamir Khan will be seen in his next film, writer-turned-director Neeraj Vora has said that he hasn't even met the actor yet. I have'nt even met Aamir yet.
Are enough Bollywood films dealing with Indian sub-cultures?June 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Historical epics, book adaptations, sci-fi thrillers and tragedies - Hindi cinema is churning out movies on multiple themes. But do many of them deal with the myriad sub-cultures of India? Filmmakers are divided in their response.
The 'Saaransh man' Anupam Kher to feature in Woody Allen movie that co-stars Kidman, Hopkins, Naomi and more, wow!May 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Anupam Kher, who celebrated 25 years in films with a premiere of his film "Saaransh", couldn't have received a better silver-jubilee gift than a role in Hollywood's ace filmmaker Woody Allen's project. The veteran actor says it's like a dream come true.
'O saathi re' sums up Prakash Mehra's philosophy of life: AnandjiMay 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - He didn't have an immediate family and that was why Prakash Mehra's films often showed a craving for kin, says Anandji, the surviving half of the music composer duo Kalyanji-Anandji who worked with the late filmmaker Mehra on many songs, including legendary numbers like 'Yaari hai imaan mera' for 'Zanjeer'. He adds that the song 'O saathi re tere bina' from Mehra's 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar' sums up his philosophy of life.
Amitabh Bachhan remembers Prakash Mehra and their relationMay 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Filmmaker Prakash Mehra's death filled megastar Amitabh Bachchan with memories of the man who lovingly called him 'Lalla' and gave him his first hit 'Zanjeer'. The actor says that Mehra was a 'true mark of excellence'.
Prakash Mehra - creator of Bollywood's 'angry young man' (Obituary)May 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - He was the brain behind popular Bollywood coinages like 'angry young man' and 'muqaddar ka sikandar', and gave Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan his biggest break in 'Zanjeer'. Prolific filmmaker Prakash Mehra, who died Sunday, will always be remembered for his blockbuster movies and superhit dialogues.
Adnan Sami overwhelmed by Bollywood concernMay 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Visits by superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan and then calls from Rajesh Khanna and Saira Bano to inquire about his ailing father have completely overwhelmed Pakistani singer Adnan Sami. Adnan's father Arshad Sami Khan, a former Pakistani diplomat, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
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