Movie Review: Acid Factory (2009)October 9th, 2009 Acid Factory: Fizzles out
Rating: 2 out of 5*
Starring: Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Dia Mirza, Aftab Shivdasani, Fardeen Khan, Dino Morea and Danny
Director: Suparn Verma
Five guys (Danny, Manoj, Aftab, Dino and Fardeen) wake up in a dilapidated warehouse only to realize that they have momentarily lost their memory due to a gas leak. The exit doors of this factory are locked from outside and there is no way out for them.
Mumbai bolo, Bombay nahiOctober 7th, 2009 After the hue and cry made over Karan Johar’s usage of the word ‘Bombay’ in his film, Wake Up Sid! directors are steering clear of the word to avoid any controversies. Director Neeraj Pathak’s film, Right Yaa Wrong starring Sunny Deol and Irrfan Khan uses the word ‘Bombay’ twice.
Wake up call for Karan Johar over his new movie 'Wake Up Sid'October 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Filmmaker Karan Johar got a rude wake-up call Friday when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists protested the use of 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai in his latest movie "Wake Up Sid" as soon as it was released. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma, is the latest offering from Dharma Productions Pvt Ltd.
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.
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.
Boney Kapoor ready to compromiseSeptember 11th, 2009 The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor to release his film Wanted, starring Salman Khan on September 18 after he deposited a security of Rs Two crore by September 16. Kapoor had run into a legal dispute over an advance of Rs 10 crore he had taken from financer LMB Holdings, a B4U group company.
Indian filmmakers live in kumbh ka mela concept -Danny DenzongpaSeptember 9th, 2009 How did acting happen to you?
Dhundh was the turning point in my life. Mr. BR Chopra had come to my college as an examiner.
They paid me crores to do Luck -Danny DenzongpaSeptember 7th, 2009 Evergreen Bad man Danny Denzongpa looked as young as ever even today. He gave all the young actors of his multi-starrer film Acid Factory, run for their money in his black suit.
Dannys Gangster ComebackJuly 23rd, 2009 In Shree Ashtavinayak’s latest flick ‘Luck’ directed by Soham Shah; Bollywood’s favourite baddie Danny Denzongpa marks a comeback, but with a total image overhaul!
Danny is playing a rich gangster in the film and director Soham Shah has created a special look for his character. Clad in Jeans and Kurta, accessorized with gold chains and sporting gelled hair; Danny sure looks like never before!
We hear from inside sources that Danny is a very particular actor and was initially apprehensive about this new look suggested by Soham.
Shruti Hassan leaves papa HassanJuly 23rd, 2009 All South films actress are shifting their base to Bombay. After Asin now it’s Shruti Hassan’s turn to move here.
'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.
Im Coming Back To Make Another Film In Mumbai: Danny Boyle Caught In Face-To-Face In MumbaiJune 2nd, 2009 Danny Boyle says coming to Mumbai feels like coming home. Being one of the minuscule minority who didn’t enjoy Slumdog Millionaire I thought Danny for me was a long shot.
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.
Water is my poison Ashmit Patel May 3rd, 2009 Q. How would you define beauty?
A. When I wake up in the morning and look at myself in the mirror, its defined.