Hindi News
Vijay Krishna Acharya - From 'Dhoom' and 'PKSE' to 'Guru'
Vijay Krishna Acharya has suddenly emerged as one of the hottest names in writer circles today.After making a splash with 'Dhoom' for which he wrote dialogues and screenplay, he followed up the good work with 'Dhoom 2'. In the interim, he also wrote the…
IG Bollywood Report Card 2006
Year 2006 has been one of the most successful years for Bollywood with several films earning the blockbuster status while a few more earning accolades for being extremely well made films. In this year end special we bring you the Bollywood Box Office update on…
Hiten Tejwani in 'Anwar'
Hiten Tejwani, Karan Virani of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' fame, would be seen on the big screen soon when Manish Jha directed 'Anwar' releases this December. Starring Sidharth Koirala in the title role along with Nauheed Cyrusi, 'Anwar' also has Hiten playing an…
Box Office Analysis - I
First weekend performance of latest releaseThe box office outcome for the flurry of release last week was pretty much as per the expectations. 'American Blend' was the biggest casualty since it came without any buzz and would disappear without a whimper. Neither was an…
Payal Rohatgi signs management deal
Payal Rohatgi signs management deal with Crescendo Promotions & ManagementPayal Rohatgi has come a long way in the short time that she has stepped in Bollywood with 'Yeh kya ho raha hai' produced by Harry Baweja, This was followed by a series of films…
Last week's movies
Out of the 4 releases of last Friday, only 'Woh Lamhe' managed to survive. Though the film had number of factors in its favor - it came from Vishesh Films banner, starred successful 'jodi' of Shiney and Kangana [Gangster], boasted of hit music by Pritam,…
Box Office Analysis-October 19 , 2006
First weekend performance of latest releaseSaying of 'lull before the storm' was proved once again when there was not a single notable release on the Friday gone by. 'Utthaan' came but saw a meager release with a disastrous opening to match. In fact multiplex…
Guess what? A film called 'Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya'!
Remember the famous punch line of a chocolate advertisement that had Amitabh Bachchan looking in disbelief as the world around him announced his son finally passing his exams? It was 'Pappu Pass Ho Gaya'.Taking a cue from the punch line, producer Amit Shrivastava and…
Yet another Agni Pareeksha of Seeta in modern times
'Kajri' a film based on real storyThough Indian cultural and religious traditions put women at a high pedestal, in reality they are subjected to all kinds of physical and mental exploitation. Women are treated as commodities and object of pleasure in a society dominated…
Kailash to Sing With Eddie Vedder
Singer Kailash Kher is an unlikely star, considering his short height and uncharacteristic looks. Yet, this giant singer who moved on from singing at railway stations to the cover page of international music magazine 'Rave', his artistic journey is unprecedented. Currently he is elated about…