Gala inauguration of Global Film Festival in IndoreOctober 9th, 2009 INDORE - A week-long 'Global Cinema Festival' began with Bollywood actors adding to the splendour of the event in Indore. Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, actor Sanjay Kapoor, veteran actor Randhir Kapoor and filmmaker Boney Kapoor among others marked their presence at the inauguration of the film festival on Thursday.
Diploma in Bollywood Acting now from CanadaSeptember 23rd, 2009 NEVADA - A management institute in Canada is reportedly offering Bollywood Acting Course headed by an instructor who claims to have trained the likes of Hrithhik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan, and Priyanka Chopra. Canadian Institute of Management and Technology in Mississauga (Ontario) is said to be giving this 16-week course to be taught by a team of "industry professionals".
Lahoris to have Hollywood, Bollywood film feast for EidAugust 29th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Cinemas across Punjab, Pakistan, are set to screen Indian and American movies on the upcoming occasion of Eid after local films were said to have failed to attract the audience. Lollywood will reportedly come out with just three films while most of the cinemas in the country would offer three new Bollywood and two Hollywood films.
Tamil version of "Jab We.." will be a hit: Imtiaz AliAugust 15th, 2009 CHENNAI - Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says that Kannan, who is directing "Kanden Kadhalai", the Tamil remake of "Jab We Met", has carefully avoided the mistakes he made in the original version. Speaking at the audio launch of "Kanden Kadhalai" in Chennai Friday, Imtiaz said: "I am confident that the remake too would be successful."
"Kandein Kadhalai" stars Bharath, Tamannah and Munna in the lead roles.
AR Rahman unveils first glimpse of underwater action film 'Blue'August 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman unveiled the first glimpse of first underwater action adventure extravaganza 'Blue'. Anthony D Souza's directing the film produced by Dhillin Mehta.
Fox studio acquires worldwide rights of Bollywood filmAugust 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Fox Star Studios, a joint venture of 20th Century Fox and Star, has announced that it has acquired marketing and distribution rights of Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Bollywood film, 'My Name is Khan'. The film is directed and produced by Bollywood director-producer, Karan Johar.
Why go to Hollywood when it's coming to Bollywood: Akshay (Film Snippets)July 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who recently shared screen space with international stars Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards and Brandon Routh in "Kambakkht Ishq", says he has no plans of heading to Hollywood. "Why go to Hollywood when Hollywood is coming to Bollywood? I'm happy doing my work here as of now," Akshay told IANS.
Reliance Mobile ties up with US mobile games firmJuly 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Reliance Mobile, part of the Anil Ambani group, Monday said it has tied up with US-based Gameloft, which specialises in developing mobile games based on celebrities and Hollywood movies. Under the terms of the agreement, Gameloft will release a mobile game based on the life of American heiress and socialite Paris Hilton, called "Paris Hiltons Diamond Quest", the firm said in a statement.
Kambakkht Ishq goes digital.July 2nd, 2009 In an era where everyone has access to at least one digital screen: mobile or computer, the makers of ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ and Hungama Digital Media (Hungama) announced the launch of a unique bouquet of digital promotions that gives Bollywood fans across the country, a connect with the film anywhere they go. This to create fervour and excitement about the film through varied avenues like the Kambakkht Ishq mobile game, a mobile Voice VAS service by Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor and a blog written by the film’s director Sabbir Khan on www.BollywoodHungama.com
The Kambakkht Ishq Mobile Game is a fun-filled racing game which allows users to play the role of Akshay Kumar and highlights the bittersweet gender wars between the two protagonists of the movie.
Shiney Ahuja's police predicament grips NepalJune 16th, 2009 KATHMANDU - The news of rising Bollywood star Shiney Ahuja being sent to police custody on the charge of raping his teenaged domestic help has been splashed in the Nepali media, getting more prominence than the upcoming visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon. Barring the Maoist dailies, Nepal's major newspapers and the tabloids Tuesday reported the incident as did the sedate official media that generally stays aloof from sensational news.
Shiney Ahuja's arrest hogs Nepal media (Lead)June 16th, 2009 KATHMANDU - The news of rising Bollywood star Shiney Ahuja being sent to police custody on the charge of raping his teenaged domestic help has been splashed in the Nepali media, getting more prominence than the upcoming visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon. Barring the Maoist dailies, Nepal's major newspapers and the tabloids Tuesday reported the incident as did the sedate official media that generally stays aloof from sensational news.
Bollywood looking forward to 10th anniversary of IIFAJune 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Zayed Khan said that he was looking forward to the 10th anniversary of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) which he was sure will be an extravagant event. Addressing the media, he said, "Considering its going to be 10th anniversary, I think its going to be very grand.
Mandira and Kelly grace artist Umakant Tawdes art exhibition June 4th, 2009 On Wednesday June 3rd evening Bollywood stars Kelly Dorjee and Mandira Bedi inaugurated artist Umakant Tawde’s art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. Titled, Stillness Speaks the exhibition shall be running till Tuesday June 9th.
IIFA spreads awareness about Bollywood: BachchanJune 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Brand ambassador of International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), Amitabh Bachchan, said on Tuesday that the aim of the organization while choosing a new location each time was meant to spread the Bollywood awareness across the globe. "The idea really is to be as expansive as possible to reach various parts of the universe and go places which are relatively unheard of as far as Indian cinema is concerned and be able to carry our cinema there," said Amitabh Bachchan in a conference in New Delhi.
Big Stars missing at the Fast and Furious 4 premiere May 3rd, 2009 Vin Diesel and Paul Walker starrer Fast and Furious 4 premiere was held at Fame BIG cinemas at Andheri, Mumbai on Thursday April 2nd late evening. While the 4th installment in the popular action thriller series got back Vin Diesel to star in the film, many big Bollywood names preferred to give the premiere a miss.