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First look of 'Phantom' grim, dramatic, patriotic
The first look of actors Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif from Kabir Khan's upcoming directorial "Phantom" is out. The two posters, which ooze patriotism, feature the stars in a grim and dramatic way.The filmmaker, currently enjoying the success of his latest venture "Bajrangi…
'Masaan' about India's transition, not peddling poverty: Neeraj Ghaywan
Set in modern-day Varanasi, Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial debut "Masaan", which wowed Cannes critics, steers clear of cliches associated with the holy Indian city. Ghaywan maintains the film, which released Friday, is about India in transition and doesn't peddle poverty as Twitter trolls suggest."I am…
Shraddha hopes to impress Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with her vocals
Actress Shraddha Kapoor's soothing voice in songs like "Galliyan" and the recent "Bezubaan Phir Se" has been well appreciated by listeners and now she hopes to please talented musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with her singing skills in "Rock On 2"."I just enjoy singing and I'm…
Big B lauds Sujoy Ghosh's 'Ahalya'
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has lauded director Sujoy Ghosh's short film "Ahalya", starring Soumitra Chatterjee and Radhika Apte.The 14-minute-ten-second thriller is set in Kolkata and is based on the story of a character in Hindu mythology of the same name.The 72-year-old actor took to…
Date issues led to Fawad's exit from 'Battle For Bittora'
Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan, the much-loved couple from "Khoobsurat", were set to reunite for "Battle For Bittora", but Fawad says he won't be able to do the film due to date issues."The biggest hurdle was the timelines which couldn't coincide. Sonam was busy…
Working with Soumitra Chatterjee 'fangirl moment' for Radhika Apte
"Kahaani" director Sujoy Ghosh's Bengali short film "Ahalya" gave actress Radhika Apte the opportunity to work with veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, which she described as a "fangirl moment"."I've been his (Chatterjee) fan since my college days, when I saw his films at a…
Aadi Pinisetty to play baddie in Allu Arjun's next
Actor Aadi Pinisetty, who was last seen in Tamil thriller "Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka", has been reportedly roped in to play the antagonist in actor Allu Arjun's next yet-untitled Telugu project."Aadi has been signed on as the baddie. Director Boyapati Srinu really liked his performance…
Fortunate to be launched by V.V Vinayak: Sayyeshaa
Debutante Sayyeshaa, grandniece of veteran Bollywood actress Saira Banu, says she considers herself extremely lucky to be launched in Telugu filmdom by filmmaker V.V. Vinayak in an upcoming yet-untitled project, co-starring actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's second son Akhil.Even before she was signed for the Telugu…
Not directing 'Baasha 2' with Ajith: Suresh Krissna
Filmmaker Suresh Krissna, who is known for directing several blockbusters such as "Sathya", "Annamalai" and "Veera", has rubbished rumours about a sequel to superstar Rajinikanth-starrer "Baasha"."It feels happy to read about rumours circulating on 'Baasha'. I really wish such rumours become true. But the…
Rahman yet to come on board for Priyadarshan's project: Producer
Producer Vijay, who is upbeat about backing his filmmaker-mentor Priyadarshan's next yet-untitled Tamil directorial, says composer A.R. Rahman is yet to be approached to compose the movie's background score."This project is very close to my mentor Priyadarshan sir's heart. Right now, he is busy…