As I was hanging out on the sets of 'Collector Gari Abbayi' Surendra had an idea of making a film based upon 'The Sound of Music' which was later made into 'Rao Gari Illu'. In 'Collector Gari Abbayi' since I came towards the end after…

By that time I understand enough of how the industry operates. Surendra asked me to make a story for Kodandi Rami Reddy's film which I did. He signed Ganesh Patro as a dialogue writer. Kodandi Rami Reddy during those days used to do 7 to…

If you are well versed with Cliff Richard's 'Congratulations and Celebrations', sing it cheerfully for Aamir Khan. Yippee! Aamir adds one more feather to his cap with his debut directorial 'Taare Zameen Par' moving into Oscars. Released on December 21, 2007, the film won accolades…

In 'Sarkar' Selvar Mani says 'Jiske paas power hai uska wrong bhi right ho jata hai'. I believe it's not so much because of power alone but it can also be due to your own personal attitude towards life. Somewhere in this blog I mentioned…

Vidya Balan has indeed got a winner in her hands in the film 'Ishkiyaan' but in spite of her prowess in acting, it is not a cakewalk when it comes to acting in a creative venture of Vishal Bharadwaj.She now has the additional responsibility…

Santosh Sivan's Before the Rains opened to a thunderous applause in New York and Los Angeles recently. The film starring Rahul Bose, Nandita Das and Linus Roache tells the story of fatal culture clash, imperialist entitlement and the forbidden passion between master and servant. Set…

The makers of the forthcoming flick 'EMI' are leaving no stones unturned in grabbing attention towards the film which has an unusual story line revolving around an issue that is very common yet never been presented in any way through Bollywood films till now.For…

The popular music channels are brimming with the music tracks from the forthcoming flick 'Karzzz', the story of which centers around the character played by the music composer/actor Himesh Reshammiya.The refusal of Himesh to direct the music for any other films expect the movies…

You really do not know when some of the skills and naughty tricks learned and practiced during the growing up teenage years turn up later on to your advantage.Imran Khan became a great beneficiary of having mastered such a skill during his boarding school…

A wacky love story with a hint of comedy. SAB launches a unique love story 'Jugni Chali Jalandhar' a new family comedy from September 29, 2008 every Monday to Thursday 9.30 pm. For the first time in the history of Indian television, viewers will trace…