Hindi News
Bhatts' next, RAAZ -THE MYSTERY CONTINUES, confirmed for January 2009
While the mystery is continuing in production and on celluloid, there is one major clue that has been solved. Yes, the date for the theatrical release of the next blockbuster thriller from Bollywood ' 'RAAZ ' THE MYSTERY CONTINUES'' is now no more a secret.…
Prakash Jha appeals for Bihar flood relief
Prakash Jha has come forward in his appeal for gathering relief for Bihar floods. His appeal is as below:Kosi Maiyya (Mother Kosi), as we revere her in Bihar is angry. Angry because she has been uncared for and ignored for too long. This time…
Box office analysis-September 05 , 2008
First weekend performance of latest releaseCHAMKU - Bas naam hi kaafi hai - to ensure that the film doesn't even get recognized at the box office, let alone take a fall! The film has failed, and how. The writing was clear on the wall…
FIRAAQ to be screened at Telluride Film Festival
A Percept Picture Company production and Nandita Das's directorial debut film 'FIRAAQ' is all set for it's another achievement and that too well before its release. Firaaq will be screened at the Telluride Film Festival. Telluride is arguably the most prestigious film festival in North…
"Katrina is the epitome of success"
Katrina Kaif is highly considered as the lucky mascot and is synonymous with the success of 7 back to back hits in Bollywood, the latest being Singh is Kinng.Besides being the lucky charm for the producers, Katrina is also considered very highly in the…
Multiple movie releases: A boon or bane?
This week witnessed multiple releases in Bollywood with variety of genre to suit every audience taste.However, there are different perceptions about such releases since few think that dumping all the movies at a particular time may cause confusion among the movie goers and other…
Box office analysis-August 28 , 2008
First weekend performance of latest releaseIn the Friday gone by, three distinct films had released - PHOONK (horror), MAAN GAYE MUGHALL-E-AZAM (comedy) and MUMBAI MERI JAAN (social). As pointed out in this very column last week, PHOONK was always the front runner and credit…
Urmila, Geeta, Jeetendra come together for Dahi Handi
One of the biggest "Dahi Handi" organized by Sankalp Pratisthan, was a huge success. Sankalp Pratisthan is spearheaded by the producer of 'Vaah Life Ho To Aisi' and 'Apne' Ms. Sangeeta Ahir.The Sankalp Pratisthan 'Dahi Handi' at Worli, organized by Sachin Ahir & Sangeeta…
Sukhwinder's HOLLYWOOD connection
Hindi cinema's super singer Sukhwinder has recorded a song for Danny Boyle's film 'Slum Dog Millionaire'. Starring Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor, its music is given by AR Rehman."Lyrics of the song were amazing. It is written by Gulzaar saab and music is naturally…
Akshay enters UK MILLIONAIRE CLUB
Akshay Kumar has proved his mettle as THE KING. He has now made his first ever entry into the UK's MILLIONAIRE CLUB!As per Studio 18, distributors of SINGH IS KINNG, the film is now UK's BIGGEST blockbuster of 2008. In 13 Days flat, the…