According to sources, Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to sign Sikandar Kher for 'Saawariyan', but Sanjay Gupta stuck lucky to launch him in 'Woodstock Villa'.Sikandar Kher, who would soon be making his Bollywood debut, was on the radar of the topmost Bollywood producer who wanted…

Mallika Sherawat's coffer has got phenomenally fat ever since she gave her a nod to play a part in Himesh Reshammiya's debut film as a leading man - 'Aap Kaa Surroor'.Apparently she has charged, hold your breath, as much as Rs. 1.5 crore for…

Ever since it's inception, Mona Chopra's RED SWASTIK has been in news.A sex-psychological-thriller with the film revolving around the character of Mona, who plays Smita in the film, RED SWASTIK has finally come close to the release after making headlines for around an year.…

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…

If you are wondering who is responsible for the fresh look of Milan Luthria's upcoming film HAT TRICK, then Falguni Thakore can take a bow.An Abhishek Bachchan favorite, Falguni Thakore has been roped in to design costumes for the cast of HAT TRICK while…

If things go as per the plan, Anant Mahadevan directed VICTORIA NO. 203 would be coming at theaters in June or July."The shooting for the film is currently in progress", says the film's lead actor Jimmy Shergill, "and the momentum would be picking up…

Saif Ali Khan was admitted to a hospital at Mumbai on Sunday evening after he felt unwell while rehearsing for Stardust awards ceremony.He complained of chest pain following which he was immediately shifted to the ICU of Leelavati Hospital. An angiography was later conducted…

Vidhu Vinod Chopra certainly believes in repeating the cast and crew of his films.Apart from roping in practically an entire cast of 'Parineeta' in 'Eklavya - The Royal Guard' [Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan], he has also sought the services of a…

First weekend performance of latest releaseIs 24X7 media a boon or a curse? Nikhil Advani would be definitely wondering aloud about it since the day his 'Salaam E Ishq' hit the marquee. In the times, say as near as 7-10 years back, his film…