National Awards unlucky for Manoj BajpaiSeptember 9th, 2009 Manoj Bajpai starrer 1971 released in 2007 recently bagged the National Award of Best feature film. Manoj Bajpai is more than happy about the fact, because it was he who had recommended the filmmaker and producer to file the film as a nominee.
Acid factory is acid test for Manoj Bajpai September 7th, 2009 Manoj Bajpai has commenced his second inning on a not-so-good note. His two films have already fallen flat on the box office, and now he is keeping his fingers crossed for the multi-starrer Acid Factory.
Bhiku Mhatre is disappointedSeptember 7th, 2009 Gone are the days for Manoj Bajpai when his onscreen character would stay with the audience for long enough to become his identity until his next release. His last two releases bombed miserably at the box office and as of now he is looking forward to the release of his multi-starrer film Acid Factory.
I'm a blessed actor: Rishi Kapoor (Film Snippets)September 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - From his first film "Bobby" (1973) till now - Rishi Kapoor had a smooth journey in Hindi films and admits that he has been a blessed actor as compared to many others. "I'm very satisfied with my career graph.
Manoj VS Farah: Round 2August 26th, 2009 Manoj Kumar; already miffed with Farah Khan over the Om Shanti Om controversy, has been rubbed in the wrong way by her again. She commented on Manoj Kumar’s film, Clerk, and called it a ‘treasure chest of ham scenes’.
Sohail Khan Plays Manoj Kumar From Upkar In KissanAugust 25th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
It may not be official. But there is more in common between Manoj Kumar’s 1967 paean to patriotism Upkar and Sohail Khan’s Kissan than the song Mere desh ki dharti for which Sohail has officially taken the rights from Manoj Kumar.
Anna all set to follow Sunny Deols stepsAugust 13th, 2009 Imitation of any B-Town celebs- be it the famous King Khan style KKKK...Kiran or the famous Big B style Hyinee from Agneepath, have all been welcomed in a good spirit. However, recent outburst by celebrities like Manoj Kumar (Om Shanti Om) and Sunny Deol (Son Sunny) tell a different story.
Kamat sets store by Goa's glamour quotientJuly 14th, 2009 J - Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat's belief in his state being an attractive destination is unshakeable. While announcing the names of Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Manoj Kumar as special invitees for a patriotic film festival next month, Kamat expressed confidence that they would "love to come" although they haven't confirmed it yet.
Bharti to land in big troubleJuly 1st, 2009 Bhaskar Bharti on Sony is the new sensation between the youth today. The show has managed to create their niche audiences with the strong story line and the cast.
Double trouble as Chunky enacts double role in Sankat CityJune 27th, 2009 For the first time ever in his two decade long career, Chunky Pandey is enacting a double role. Not just he is extremely excited about his film, he is also warning audience beforehand about what to expect, especially with two Chunky Pandey on screen.
I will never do intimate scenes: Jaaved Jaaferi (Bollywood Snippets)June 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Jaaved Jaaferi, who tickled the funny bone of audiences in "Salaam Namaste", says he will never do intimate scenes in films. "I can never do intimate scenes in films.
Manoj Kumar turning director again for 'Indo-Pak' love story (Interview)June 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood veteran Manoj Kumar is upbeat about donning the director's hat once again in his golden jubilee year in the industry for an "Indo-Pak" love story. The actor-turned-filmmaker may have moved on from the "Om Shanti Om" controversy, but maintains that what Shah Rukh Khan did was "dirty".
Bhandarkar to make village-themed movie for Manoj KumarJune 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar says he will make a realistic film based in an Indian village to fulfil his promise to yesteryears' actor Manoj Kumar. "He always tells me to make a realistic movie set in the villages of India.
My efforts of the last four years have gone down the drain: Manoj AgrawalMay 19th, 2009 Manoj Agrawal, director of Govinda starrers Hadh Kar Di Aapne and Pardesi Babu has been left shocked by what Bollywood’s ace art director Nitin Desai has done with him. For the last four years, Manoj had been researching and working on a film on Rani Padmini, for producer Ketan Desai (son of legendary filmmaker Manmohan Desai).
Movie Review : Jugaad (2009)May 3rd, 2009 Jugaad: Is a fun ride
Rating: 3 out 5*
Starring: Manoj Bajpai, Hrishita Bhatt, Vijay Raaz, Govind Namdeo and Sanjay Mishra. Director: Anand Kumar
The film revolves around the infamous sealing issue that had been a hot issue in India's capital city, Delhi in 2007-08.