Director of SIKANDAR wants Aamir Khans A-List Power in his Next Film!August 25th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
Piyush Jha whose film on Kashmiri militancy Sikandar has just opened to substantial critical acclaim is all set to start his next film. Entitled Door (distant) Piyush’s next project will take a deep penetrating look at the divide between the haves and the have-nots.
I couldn't relate to my character in 'Sikandar': Ayesha KapoorAugust 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - She earned rave reviews for her performance as a blind and deaf girl in the critically acclaimed "Black", but 14-year-old Ayesha Kapoor says she wasn't able to relate to her character of a conservative Kashmiri girl in her latest film "Sikandar". "It was hard for me to relate to my character in the film since I'm a completely different in real life.
'Sikandar' sensitive depiction of life in Kashmir (IANS Film Review - Rating: ***)August 21st, 2009 Film: "Sikandar"; Cast: Parzaan Dastur, Ayesha Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Suri and Arunoday Singh; Writer-Director: Piyush Jha; Rating: ***
Love and tenderness during times of distress and terrorism.
Movie Reviews: Sikandar (2009)August 21st, 2009 By Abhijit Mhamunkar
Sikandar: An engrossing fare
Rating: 3 out of 5 *
Starring: R. Madhavan, Sanjay Suri, Parzaan Dastur, Ayesha Kapoor, Ketaki Thatte and introducing Arunoday Singh
Director: Piyush Jha
Parents less Sikandar (Parzaan) is a 14 year old boy who stays with his uncle and aunt in Kashmir.
FEATURE: This week its Kaminey Vs Fast Forward, Shadow, SikandarAugust 20th, 2009 Our filmy box-office took a big leap with the much anticipated Kaminey and astounding Life Partner raking in moolah. Will the films slated for release this Friday make it up to that mark, and will they be able to woo the audience and make bucks at the box-office? Let’s check it out:
Fast Forward: This musical-action drama film based on the art of dance, certainly the film banks on 6 words- ‘From the makers of A Wednesday’; despite the not very luring star cast.
I don't think anyone is in my league: MadhavanAugust 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Versatile actor R. Madhavan, who has mega projects like "Teen Patti" with Amitabh Bachchan and "3 Idiots" with Aamir Khan in his kitty, says he doesn't see any actor as his competitor since there is no one in his league.
BLACK girl Ayesha Kapoor returns with SIKANDARAugust 20th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
Truthfully Ayesha Kapoor tells you she doesnt watch too many Bollywood movies and doesnt know any Hindi. So when for her second film Sikandar she had to speak in Hindi and Urdu, she found an easy way out.
Kashmiri kid wants to be a Shahrukh-Sachin-Bhaichung: Piyush Jha director SIKANDARAugust 19th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
Piyush Jha has come home. Ten years ago he made a spoof film Chalo America about the compulsive and rampant NRI-ship among young Indians.
'Sikandar' narrates Kashmir's tensions through children's eyes (IANS Preview)August 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After making comedies like "Chalo America" and "The King of Bollywood", director Piysush Jha returns with suspense-thriller "Sikandar". Releasing Friday, the film is about the tensions in Kashmir seen through children's eyes.
Vishal Bharadwaj is a dangerous director: Shahid Kapoor (Film Snippets)August 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Shahid Kapoor says it a challenge to work with Vishal Bharadwaj but at the same time he admits that the director brings out the best in an actor. "Vishal is a very dangerous director.
No strings pulled for film role: Arjun Singh's grandsonJuly 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - He says he has worked as a bouncer and freelance writer abroad "to pay his rent". And now Congress veteran Arjun Singh's grandson Arunoday is making his acting debut in Bollywood - in a negative role - without making his grandfather pull any strings.
'Sikandar' shows Kashmir problem through children's eyes: DirectorJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Filmmaker Piyush Jha insists that his "Sikandar" is not just another film set in Kashmir. He says the movie tries to present the situation in the trouble-torn Valley through the eyes of children living there.
Indian films 'Sikandar', 'Samaantar' to compete at Stuttgart festJune 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Two Indian movies - Hindi thriller "Sikandar" and Marathi drama "Samaantar" - have been nominated in two different categories at the Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival to be held in Stuttgart next month. "Sikandar" has been selected as a part of the official competition and would bid for the German Star of India award, while "Samaantar" is competing in the Audience Award section at the fest that begins July 14.
Madhavan on a signing spree after 13B successMay 5th, 2009 By Joginder Tuteja
13B, which was not just a critical success but also saw reasonably good returns at the box office over an extended period, has propelled Madhavan's career in Bollywood. He has signed numerous films and is being approached by prominent corporate house as well as quite a few independent directors.
So is Dulha Mil Gaya finally releasing in July?May 4th, 2009 Finally there is a strong buzz that forever in the news for all the wrong reasons, Mudassar Aziz’s long awaited debut film Dulha Mil Gaya will hopefully release in July 2009. The film has been getting postponed due to lack of Shah Rukh Khan's date availability.
Before the stand off between multiplexes and producers began, Sikandar started, BIG Pictures’ Sikandar was scheduled for a March 27th release date. But then with the strike declared by the Producers’ forum the film could not get released. This suspense thriller is now finally gearing up for a release on August 21st that is four months after its earlier planned date.
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