Shankar Mahadevan is a fabulous singer and 1/3 rd of a terrific trio is what we all know.But did you know that he is also part of a fabulous 30 year old band called Shakti that boasts the likes of Zakir Hussain and famed…

First weekend performance of latest releasePretty uneventful - this is how one would summarize the weekend gone by for Bollywood. Even as there were 4 films released last Friday, neither trade nor aam junta were excited about any of them. Whether it was noir…

Even before the first show of NISHABD had commenced, it was crystal clear that the film won't take anything more than an average start. This was even mentioned in last week's column and it was a known fact that regardless of the actual credentials of…

Woodstock Villa comes in the tradition of film noir that is guaranteed to shock, thrill and surprise. It is a compelling film from director Hansal Mehta about swiftly changing moralities in today's world.After a successful businessman's stunning wife disappears, hostile and taunting ransom demands…

Smita Kudva, who trained under legendary filmmaker Satjayit Ray and assisted Ismail Merchant, is making her debut as a feature film director with 'Magic Loom Girl', the filming for which will commence early next year.Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, who composes music for the film,…

Jr. Mehmood, who has acted in number of films over the decades as, what else, but junior Mehmood, is making a film that has been titled 'Mr Tikdambaaz'.A comedy, it stars veterans like Jagdeep, Aruna Irani, Kader Khan, Prem Chopra and Shakti Kapoor along…

It seems the producers of 'Bhagam Bhag' Ashtavinayak are going all out to ensure big publicity for the film. It has booked as many as 700 BEST buses (with the usual amount being 300-350) to promote the film and its posters.Priyadarshan and Producers Shree…

Remember the fun filled antics of the comical duo 'Bunty and Babli' in the film by the same name, where Abhishek and Rani pulled off funny pranks. Well it's time for Akshay Kumar as Bunty and Govinda as Babla. Amused'.Well you should be. It is…

Renowned Director Priyadarshan marks 25 successful years in filmdom this month. And he is also ready to do a bit of running around so that his next offering 'BhagamBhag witnesses a smooth sailing on December 22nd. This will be the first time that one will…

Priyadarshan, uncrowned comedy king, is back with another tour-de-force Bhagam Bhag all set for release in the merry Christmas season on 22nd December. Bhagam Bhag stars an unusual combo of actors, adding to its surprise element. One will see for the first time on screen…