It was very difficult shooting & attending the court hearings-Salman Khan
Salman Khan recalls how he struggled to focus on work with conviction in the 2002 hit-and-run case staring him in the face; talks about further collaborations with Sooraj Barjatya and plans for his...
View ArticleNo beautiful side to being Salman-Salman Khan
The battered and exhausted star reflects candidly on the perils of his enduring stardom, and the newest, 'incredibly haraami' PremSanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 30, 2015) Salman Khan walks with...
View ArticlePyaar Ka Punchnama 2 collects 50.75 cr in 2 weeks
Box Office India Trade NetworkPYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA 2 grossed 14 crore nett in its second week taking its two week business to 50.75 crore nett apporx. The drop in the second week is 61%. The Monday to...
View ArticleShaandaar is poor; collects 36.25 cr in extended first week
Box Office India Trade NetworkSHAANDAAR has had poor first week business of 36.25 crore nett, This is an eight day figure with seven day contribution being just a little more than 35 crore nett....
View ArticleAnupam Kher booed by audience at Tata Literature Festival
MUMBAI -- Actor Anupam Kher was booed by audience as a debate at a literary festival here on freedom of speech heated up, with the actor wondering aloud if it was a paid audience.Kher was among the...
View ArticleMovie Review: ALIGARH by FENIL SETA
Homosexuality was decriminalized for a brief period of time in India. While the LGBT members thought that the situation would change for the better, that however didn’t quite happen. The mindset...
View ArticleStardust featured me with the caption 'Move over, Ms. Aman — Nafisa Ali is...
The champion swimmer-turned-actress stayed away from the screen for 18 years after a successful debut. Her son's fledgling career, she hopes, will flourish without interruptionKunal Guha (MUMBAI...
View ArticleRanveer Singh has Shah Rukh thing of being able to play any role-Mike McCahill
One of Hindi films’ most- read reviewers has never set foot in India. The strange story of Mike McCahill’s following from afarChandrima Pal (MID-DAY; November 1, 2015)He is one of Bollywood’s most...
View ArticleI am scared of the media-Shweta Basu Prasad
DNA (November 1, 2015) Shweta Basu Prasad, who emerged triumphant from a controversy, has started life afresh. The actress seems to be trying to find a footing again and will be seen in her first...
View ArticleCinema is dear to me. Its teaching must be free of political agendas-Dibakar...
Dibakar Banerjee is set to return the national award for his first film, Khosla Ka Ghosla, in solidarity with FTII students and to protest rising intolerance. The filmmaker tells Anahita Mukherji that...
View ArticleI’m the mother I want to be-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Birthday girl Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on life, love, family and workUpala KBR (DNA; November 1, 2015) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turns 42 today. And she recently made her return to the big screen...
View ArticleI never leave a book half-way. I force myself to finish each one-Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor, the 'reading' actress, on her literary favourites and the lessons they teach herAastha Atray Banan (MID-DAY; November 1, 2015)On the Monday evening we visit her at her Juhu residence,...
View ArticleNow reports say that Prem Ratan Dhan Payo may be inspired by Raja Aur Runk
Subhash K Jha (DNA; November 1, 2015)It can now be told. Sooraj Barjatya’s Diwali release Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PRDP) is actually a variation on Mark Twain’s The Prince & The Pauper, where two...
View Article(Crisp) Movie Review: TAXI by FENIL SETA
Taxi rests on an interesting idea and delves upon the dark and regressive policies of Iran but it is all done in an entertaining manner. It is directed by acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi and...
View ArticleI get into a brawl only in the wrestling arena-Sushil Kumar
Olympian Sushil Kumar is set to make his TV debutRoshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 2, 2015)Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar will make his TV debut as a judge on the upcoming season of...
View ArticleAmeesha Patel pampered by Desi Magic co-star Sahil Shroff
Sonil Dedhia (BOMBAY TIMES; November 2, 2015)Ameesha Patel was in for a special surprise while shooting for her upcoming home production Desi Magic. Sahil Shroff, who is playing one of the lead actors...
View ArticleI have a phobia of ceiling fans-Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor on his television debut with reality show Khatron Ke KhiladiNeha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; November 2, 2015)An all-new season of Tata Motors Presents Khatron Ke Khiladi - Kabhi Peeda Kabhi...
View ArticleBollywood stars reveal exotic destinations that are currently on the top of...
Bollywood stars reveal exotic destinations that are currently on the top of their must-visit listSanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 2, 2015)SONAM KAPOORNew Zealand and Edinburgh are my favourite...
View ArticleAjay Devgn’s Shivaay finally rolls on Wednesday in Mussoorie?
Shaheen Parkar (MID-DAY; November 2, 2015)Almost a year of being shrouded in uncertainty, Ajay Devgn’s directorial venture, Shivaay, will go on floors on November 4. The first schedule kicks off in the...
View ArticleAkshay Kumar in Priyadarshan and Rohit Shetty’s joint venture — a musical...
Gaurav Dubey (MID-DAY; November 2, 2015)Over a month ago, Priyadarshan had spoken about collaborating with Rohit Shetty for a slapstick comedy, but refrained from divulging further details. Now we hear...
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