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Red Alert’, ‘Border’ are films you need to do: Suniel Shetty
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty takes pride in doing issue-based movies like the recent “Red Alert: The War Within” and the 1997 hit “Border” as they allow him to give something back to society.“‘Border’ is a patriotic film and very rarely do you get a…
Paathshaala’ is about the education system
“Paathshaala” director Milind Ukey is tired of people constantly comparing his film with Aamir Khan’s “Taare Zameen Par” and says he is highlighting macro issues of the “education system at large”.“People are comparing ‘Paathshaala’ to ‘Taare Zameen Par’, but when they see the film…
NGO moves human rights commission against Preity Zinta
After failing to hand over a court summons to Punjab’s Kings XI chairperson Preity Zinta and co-owner Ness Wadia over their Indian Premier League (IPL) advertisements, representatives of a local NGO here Thursday approached the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC).In a complaint to…
Shabana Azmi learns Punjabi while leg heals
Shabana Azmi has found an inventive way of spending her time while she waits for her fractured leg to heal. She has been learning Punjabi at home for the dubbed Punjabi version of Gurinder Chadha’s “It’s A Wonderful Afterlife”.And Shabana is having a ball.…
Can’t write songs for today’s ‘throw away’ culture: Shahryar
He is the man behind the unforgettable lyrics “Dil cheez kya hai” from the 1981 classic “Umrao Jaan”. Urdu academician and poet Akhlaq Mohammed Khan ‘Shahryar’ has stayed away from film music for years and says he can never write for today’s songs as they…
Rancour, spats – the royalty issue no music to anyone
First there was an altercation between Aamir Khan and Javed Akhtar and now a spat between Sonu Nigam and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The royalty issue that has gripped Bollywood is getting bigger with each passing day. However, both the music fraternity and the producers are…
When Asha Bhosale defined ‘Mumbaikar’ and Raj Thackery listened
It seems after SRK stand, Bollywood is finally gaining courage and giving their true voice and rejecting some people opinion on the issue of being a Marathi and a Mumbaikar.Speaking at ‘Swar–Asha’ an event organized by a Marathi channel, the legendary Bollywood singer said,…
'I am a filmmaker, not politician' Madhur Bhandarkar
"I am not here to provide solutions to crisis. I am making films on such issues and that's it" uttered Madhur Bhandarkar. 'Fashion Arbiter' is what Bollywood calls him. Obviously, this auteur is worthy getting ennobled of such title. He isn't concerned on conveying messages…
Treaty signed between Bollywood and UK Government
'London' ' The most exotic location in the entire globe and for many auteurs it's been a never-never land of canning their films. Be it the best romantic genres or pragmatic issue-based flicks, they wanna get it filmed in the British Capital. Naturally, you must've…
After comedies, it is 'thrilling' times for Neetu Chandra
Post all the laughter of ONE TWO THREE and soon to be released OYE LUCKY LUCKY OYE, Neetu Chandra would next be seen in a thriller. To add to the fun, she would be seen with none other than Madhavan whose last Hindi film appearance…