Abhishek Bachchan gathers his [Players]
In a heart to heart interview Abhishek Bachchan tells Jyothi Venkatesh that he used to use his reviews to learn how to improve as an actor, instead of getting angry with his critics, who he feels have made him a better actor over the years.
Is Players the remake of Italian Job?
Basically, Players is about a gold heist. I’d say that though Players is actually the official remake of Italian Job, I prefer to call it an adaptation since the basic dacha is that of Italian Job, which was first made in 1969 with Michael Cain when I was not even born and once again in 2003 with Mark Wahlberg. Read more…
Ranveer Singh cons [Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl]
Given the bombastic statements he makes and his overpowering body language seen on TV shows and his interviews, I was expecting Ranveer Singh to walk in with a swagger and give us some headline-worthy quotes (he does say things like ‘I don’t know what a star is, I am not. I work like a dog’) but alas, the actor who struck gold as the uncouth Bittu, one half of a marriage making agency in Band Baaja Baraat disappointed me for sure. He comes across this good-natured, polite boy who will speak only when spoken to, won’t make any loud statements, smile sweetly and not be overenthusiastic about his next film. Maybe it’s the presence of his co-star and rumored girlfriend, Anushka Sharma (“We are very good friends, while people are writing things which don’t even exist between me and Sonakshi Sinha” he responds to a question on his alleged link-ups) sitting in another corner giving interviews. Read more…
Anushka Sharma joins the fight of [Ladies Vs. Ricky Bahl]
Hell hath no fury like a woman complimented on her weight, especially when the woman in question is Anushka Sharma and the compliment goes something like this, ‘You have become painfully thin…what’s your diet’, ‘painfully’ being the operative word and reports flying thick about her battling anorexia. That’s enough to start Anushka, daughter of an army man, fly off the handle and shoot like a machine gun, stopping just short of giving some gaalis (poor journo didn’t know where to disappear while the others ducked her verbal bullets). OK, so all those who hang on to every word written about our celebrities (nudge nudge wink wink) and believe them, Anushka has this to say, “I am perfectly fit. I take offence at being called an anorexic, have been reading articles about my battling with it. Anorexia is a mental disease, would have been in hospital now and not actively promoting the film. In my first film, you saw me wearing Patiala salwars, so you probably didn’t realize I was thin. I am 5 ft 9 inches, 175 cms. I have long bones. I have a very high metabolic rate. So thank you very much!” Read more…
Vidya Balan shows [The Dirty Picture]
After the boldness in Ishqiya, Vidya Balan continues her streak in the portrayal of late South Indian actress, Silk Smita in The Dirty Picture.
Is The Dirty Picture based on the life and times of Silk Smita?
At the very outset, let me make it very clear to you that my role in The Dirty Picture is not at all based on the real life story of starlet Silk Smita but inspired by her story. I’d say that it is the story of a dancing star, which was very popular in the 80’s. Though there were quite a few dancing stars like Silk Smita, Nylex Nalini, Disco Shanti and Polyester Padmini, it was only Silk Smita who was at the top of the heap at that point of time. Read more…
December Movie Preview
Christmas is around the corner so Hollywood and Bollywood looks to give the gifts that are enjoyable and memorable. Some of the top stars of both worlds will be making appearances this month. So, look out for daring stunts, cons, boldness, and twists. This is the December (Holiday) movie preview.
The Dirty Picture (December 2nd, 2011)
Vidya Balan’s movies in the past have been a hit or miss. She had a great debut with Parineeta but lately her string of movies has been uneven. She plans to break this trend with The Dirty Picture. Read more…
Akshay and John are [Desi Boyz] at heart
In this free-wheeling interview at his sprawling office by the beach over cups of green tea, Akshay Kumar bares his heart and talks to JYOTHI VENKATESH about his films like Desi Boyz and Khiladi 786, his leading lady Chitrangda, David Dhawan’s son Rohit Dhawan as a director and unfolds his plan to do action films for the next five years.
A Hot November Movie Preview
As the year comes to an end, the number of movies releasing are endless, so we have narrowed down the must-watch movies of the month. For November, we make some robberies, witness the rise and all of a star, turn into strippers (?), and you know, have-an-animated-cat-do-cool-moves-along-with-the return-of-legends’ stuff. Welcome to November Movie Previews.
Tower Heist (November 4th, 2011)
Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star cast in Tower Heist, a comedy caper about working stiffs who seek revenge on the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them. After the workers at a luxury Central Park condominium discover the penthouse billionaire has stolen their retirement, they plot the ultimate revenge: a heist to reclaim what he took from them. Read more…
A Diwali Message from Fans!
Diwali represents the time of celebration, lights, excitement and entertainment. Now, the new year is here, so, here are some well wishes to our fans FROM our fans! Here are some: Read more…
Swapna Waghmare Joshi bole [Damadamm]!
After a great run in television, Swapna Waghmare Joshi directs her feature film debut with Damadamm starring Himesh Reshammiya.
How did you meet Himesh Reshammiya?
I was directing the serial Teen Bahuraniyaan when Himesh Reshammiya landed on the sets of the serial to promotte his film Aap Ka Suroor. It was for the first time that I met him. I had heard that though Himesh was very shy when he was making serials in Gujarati and Hindi earlier, Read more…
Nupur Asthana asks [Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge]
During the time of Facebook and identity theft, here comes a movie that makes those team up and push as an hilarious romantic comedy in Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge.
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge is your debut film as a director. Have you assisted any other filmmaker?
I had assisted Ketan Mehta in the making of Aar Yaa Paar for almost three years and learnt the ropes of the trade as a filmmaker.
What is your film all about?
My film is about four friends-Vishal, Rahul, Malvika and Preeti. Vishal and Preeti cannot stand each other and are under confident. Vishal falls for Malvika though he does not have the guts to confess his love to her and takes on the identity of Rahul Read more…
