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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…
From PHOONK to RAAZ - The most expensive horror movie ever made
The bumper opening of Phoonk has taken everyone by surprise! 2008 is a special year for horror as a genre, as not only have the people started lapping up horror movies, but it is one of the few years where many talented directors are exploring…
Nikita Anand - Back to nature!
After Shilpa Shetty's 'yogic' success, upcoming actress Nikita Anand seems to be head over heels for the magic of 'nature's remedies' like Yoga and spiritual healing.The former Miss India who made a mark with last year's sleeper hit 'Dil Dosti Etc.' has been practicing…
Tale of Two Films
Developing countries still lack with several facilities that include from basic to sophisticate in several areas of modern era. Films are one of the active exchanges between developed and developing worlds. Even old classics from countries like India count since it involves not alone money…
Mohanlal in Priyardarshan's Hindi film
The film 'Company' gave the Bollywood film lovers a taste of the great talent of the south superstar Mohanlal.Although 'Aag' was rejected by the viewers, the acting of the Malayalam actor was highly appreciated.Busy round the year with his commitments in the Malayalam…
TRP Debate surfaces again
During a public debate on electronic media and its self regulation many authorities belonging to the industry stood for credibility rather than the TRP system. They even felt that a bane not a boon to the growth of the industry. TRP ratings which help primarily…
Ramu is the last man laughing
The wait and watch approach adopted by the producers of the 'Phoonk' has paid off.The movie was not released anywhere outside India, but now as it has been declared a thumping success here, the financiers are sure of its success in other countries also.…
The first Bond releases autobiography
Ever first player of James Bond 007 (A secret agent of M5 British Spy Agency) Sean Connery going to release his autobiography following his successor Roger Moore's publication of his own recently, which is titled as Being a Scot, coincidences with Sean's 78th birth day.…
Deepika Padukone given the coveted title
Bollywood Babe Deepika Padukone who topped the worldwide list of 100 hottest stars was presented with the memento of LG Scarlet MAXIM HOT 100.' Deepika Padukone At 'Maxim Hot 100' BashOn her way to the top Deepika left behind international beauties like Lindsay…
C Kkompany- Ready to tickle audiences funny bones
Actors Tusshar Kapoor, Raima Sen and Film Director Sachin Yardi of BALAJI MOTION PICTURES LTD.'S new venture, C KKOMPANY, addressed the media here today. The film is all set to tickle the funny bones of the audience. It stars, bollywood's very own brand ambassadors of…