A R Rahman Wont Do Another Slumdog For The WestSeptember 20th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
The ‘formula’ works equally effectively across the cultural divide. If in Bollywood Rahman was expected to do a series of Rukmani rukmani after Roja, in the West they want more Jai ho from this composing genius after Slumdog Millionaire.
Danny Boyle Planning Bombay Velvet!September 15th, 2009 Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) is planning to make a Hollywood-Bollywood fusion movie called “Bombay Velvet", according to reports. Focusing on Mumbai city in India, it is said to be thriller set-up in 1940s based on real incidents, and will be directed by Anurag Kashyap (Black Friday).
SRK and Aamir in Boyles next?September 14th, 2009 Danny Boyle may be about to bring two of Bollywood’s biggest stars together in his upcoming movie, Bombay Velvet. The Slumdog Millionaire director has signed on Aamir Khan and is now in talks with Shahrukh Khan to join the cast.
Slumdog Kid gets a roof on his headJuly 23rd, 2009 Bidding a final adieu to slums, Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail has moved into his new abode with his family. Slumdog Millionaire filmmakers after innumerable promises have finally bought Azhar a 250-square foot (23 square-meters) one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor of a building in the SantaCruz neighborhood of Mumbai.
Irrfan feels Indian Actors are In these daysJune 22nd, 2009 Slumdog Millionaire opened Hollywood’s doors for Indian Actors. Irrfan one of the favorite actors of Bollywood and Hollywood finds it very interesting after what Slumdog has done not only to Indian Cinema but also the world cinema.
'Slumdog Millionaire' filmmakers say Oscar-winning movie is Indian at heartJune 13th, 2009 'Slumdog' filmmakers say movie is Indian at heartMACAU — It had a British director and was hailed at the Oscars in Los Angeles, but the box office hit "Slumdog Millionaire" is an Indian movie at heart because it embraces song and emotional expression, Bollywood filmmakers who worked on the production said Saturday. The rags-to-riches story of an orphan from the slums of Mumbai who wins the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" won eight Oscars in February, including best picture and best director for Danny Boyle.
'Jodhaa Akbar' bags maximum technical awards at IIFAJune 13th, 2009 MACAU - Director Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum opus "Jodhaa Akbar" Saturday bagged the maximum awards in the technical category at the IDEA International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards here. While ace designer Neeta Lulla walked away with the best costume design award for "Jodhaa Akbar", best editing trophy went to Ballu Saluja and best art direction to Nitin Chandrakant Desai for the Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai starrer historical romance.
'Slumdog' kids shine at IIFA green carpetJune 11th, 2009 MACAU - Three child stars of the multiple Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" stole the limelight as they walked the green carpet at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event with panache. The child stars, Tanay Chheda, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar and Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala, sent the paparazzi into overdrive, clicking away furiously as the trio walked the green carpet with great confidence on the opening day of the IIFA here Thursday evening.
'Slumdog Millionaire' kid writes memoirJune 6th, 2009 LONDON - Nine-year-old "Slumdog Millionaire" star Rubina Ali is writing her autobiography, expected to be released next month. Ali's life story, "Slumdog Dreaming: My Journey to the Stars, will be released in Britain and the US July 16, reported contactmusic.com.
Slumdog girl to write her autobiographyJune 6th, 2009 There has been a lot of drama in Slumdog Millionaire’s star Rubina Ali’s life. Residing in a Mumbai slum, the girl became an international figure after doing the film and traveled all around the world to promote the flick.
Will Danny Boyle team up with Aamir Khan in his next?May 31st, 2009 LONDON - Rumours are rife that Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has approached Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan for his next venture. Boyle first expressed a desire to work with Aamir during the premiere of Slumdog Millionaire in India and now he has approached him to work in his prospective film, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Slumdog Kid To Play Shah Rukh Khans Childhood In Karan Johars filmBefore Quitting For A WhileMay 3rd, 2009 At least one child prodigy has been spared the trauma of underage overexposure. Tanay Cheda who plays the protagonist Jamal’s childhood avatar in Slumdog Millionaire has had his share of fame and recognition, at least for now. He wants to concentrate on his studies and focus on just that one film.
:Irrfan Khan Honored by the British House of CommonsMay 3rd, 2009 Slumdog Millionaire has worked wonders for Indian Cinema, not only the movie has won awards everywhere but it has put limelight on the Indian Film Industry on a Global note. Even the actors are being recognized globally now.
Irrfan Khan Honoured by the British House of CommonsMay 3rd, 2009 Slumdog Millionaire has worked wonders for Indian Cinema, not only the movie has won awards everywhere but it has put limelight on the Indian Film Industry on a Global note. Even the actors are being recognized globally now.
Irrfan Khan in the list of most bankable star from India in Hollywood.May 3rd, 2009 Slumdog Millionaire may be the toast of the season with its bouquet of Oscar nominations, this has in turn helped Irrfan Khan to be listed most bankable star from India in Hollywood and has been ranked with the Khans of Bollywood in a new Forbes list. Irrfan is among half a dozen Bollywood actors on the list of “Hollywood’s Most Valuable Actors”, compiled by the American publication known for its rankings of the world's richest persons.