First weekend performance of latest releaseThough trade seems to be a trifle surprised while looking at the sustained run of 'Vivah' since the day it has released, readers may remember that we had mentioned in the last week's box office column about the film…

Tips Music has signed on ace music director Anu Malik for their forthcoming home production, going on floors in early 2007. Anu Malik has worked with Tips Music previously too with films like 'Ishq Vishq', 'Fida', and 'Soldier', whereas their association goes back to the…

First weekend performance of latest releasePoor hype, zero buzz and below average promotion through satellite medium were three big reasons that led to the downfall of 'Umrao Jaan' from the very first show of its release. In spite of an additional grace period coming…

Punjabi films, language, and music have global appeal these days. These films are a far cry from Hindi cinema that is full of sleaze and violence. They promote Indian traditions, culture, ethos, and values. Some of the Punjabi films have done better than Hindi films…

If a delay in the release of Sunny Deol starrer 'The Challenge' wasn't enough, there have been some latest developments on the film's front. Now it has gone through a title change and is called 'Sajja - The Challenge'.Though the reasons behind a prefix…

With 'Don' and 'Jaan-E-Mann' occupying theatres across the country and 'Umrao Jaan' coming this Friday, there are no new films to hit the marquee.Last week's movies'Don' had registered a good opening weekend and one looked forward to an all important first week to…

Flurry of releases was never so heavy even if one tries to remember as far as possible!While last few weeks have consistently seen 4+ Hindi films releasing every Friday, 6th October may as well create a record with number of confirmed releases ballooning with…

The music of JAAN E MANN is rocking the charts in the country and is slated to become one of the classic albums of all time. In fact the trade confirms that the melodious music has become quite a rage. With JAAN E MANN, Anu…

First weekend performance of latest releaseThe box office outcome for the flurry of release last week was pretty much as per the expectations. 'American Blend' was the biggest casualty since it came without any buzz and would disappear without a whimper. Neither was an…

Akshay's act as a naive Agastya Rao with the trademark goofy laugh seems to have caught on everyone's fancy. Right from children to college students are mimicking the goofy laugh and it seems the trend is catching on big time. Even Sajid Nadiadwala is incorporating…