The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced few days back about the launch of the Dubai Film Market. The new initiative is in accordance with DIFF's commitment to raising the visibility of world cinema with an emphasis on Arab, Asian and African filmmakers and stimulating…

Someone sent me a printout of a review of Sarkar Raj on a website titled 'Sarkar Raj: Get Him While He's Down Cause He's Gonna Come Back with a Magnum and then You Gotta Ask Yourself: 'Do I feel Lucky?' Well, Do Ya PUNK'. I…

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…

The spirit and confidence of the new generation of men in Bollywood can truly be understood by the decision of Ranbir Kappor to get behind the camera to direct a movie soon.Just two films old and being touted as one of the most promising…

1. I think people misunderstood that scene in Nishabd when Jia runs her legs up and down Bachchan's leg under the table.Ans: I am not sure misunderstood is the right word. I would say they could have watched from different perspectives. People who watched…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Finally Mumbai Police have laid their hands on Prakash Jaju who is the former secretary of actress Priyanka Chopra.Prakash worked for Priyanka from 2002 to 2004.He was fired by the actress due to his misappropriation of her money in different ways.He had…