Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Missed me doing action? Coming back soon, says Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty, known for his action roles, is set to make a comeback to the genre after a sabbatical from film production. He's intensely training for a patriotic action film, aiming for an 'extra extraordinary' performance.
Jan 3, 2011
Demystifying the dilemma of turning 30!
Filmmaker Alankrita Srivastava's 'Turning 30' explores the anxieties women face around this milestone age, touching on career, relationships, and physical changes. Actresses Gul Panag and Vidya Balan share their personal experiences with turning 30.
Jan 3, 2011
There was dispute over content of ‘Patiala House’ trailer: Advani
Nikhil Advani faced a dispute with his team regarding the initial trailer content for 'Patiala House,' causing delays and preventing its full release with 'Tees Maar Khan.' He aimed to avoid misrepresenting the drama as a comedy, a sentiment echoed by lead actor and producer Akshay Kumar.
Dec 31, 2010
Salman appointed first brand ambassador of Mountain Dew
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been named the first-ever brand ambassador for Mountain Dew, endorsing its 'Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai' philosophy. He will promote the soft drink's high-action imagery.
Dec 31, 2010
Smita had premonition about my ‘Coolie’ accident: Amitabh
Almost three decades after his near fatal injury during the filming of a fight scene for the film “Coolie”, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Wednesday revealed that actress Smita Patil had a premonition about the accident a day before it took place. “Smita was a unique lady an
Dec 23, 2010
Saif credits Amitabh for his Bollywood foray
Even though Saif Ali Khan is veteran actress Sharmila Tagore’s son, the actor says he joined the Indian film industry chiefly because of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The 40-year-old actor is all set to work with Amitabh in Prakash Jha’s next “Aarakshan”. This is the secon
Dec 23, 2010
Farah offers ‘Tees Maar Khan’ sequel to Akshay
It seems like this conman is already on a trail as director Farah Khan is planning a sequel to Akshay Kumar-starrer “Tees Maar Khan”, which hits the screens Friday. “When Farah and Katrina went to shoot the grand finale of STAR Plus’ cookery game show ‘MasterChef India’, she was
Dec 23, 2010
Hrithik completes a decade of married life
Superstar Hrithik Roshan, who marked the 10th anniversary of his marriage with Sussanne Khan Monday, has thanked his friends and fans for their love. “Been reading all tweets…thank you so much for all your wonderful wishes! Sending our love to all out there,” Hrithik posted on Tw
Dec 21, 2010
Expensive action sequences to be shot for ‘Agent Vinod’
Producer Saif Ali Khan has asked his “Agent Vinod” director Sriram Raghavan to shoot three very expensive action sequences. “I will have only three action sequences. But I won’t compromise on quality. I’ve spent considerable time writing the action sequences into the script. Now
Dec 21, 2010
Prakash Jha, Sudhir Mishra join hands for films
Two of Bollywood’s avant-garde directors Prakash Jha and Sudhir Mishra have joined hands. And Mishra is relieved that he doesn’t have to worry about production and marketing of his films once they are made. Starting with Mishra’s new film “Yeh Saali Zindagi”, which features Irrfa
Dec 20, 2010
Hrithik needs Oscar for ‘Guzaarish’, says sis-in-law
Hrithik Roshan surely gets a lot of pampering from his sister-in-law, jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali who feels he should get an Oscar for his performance in “Guzaarish”. Farah recently posted her picture with Hrithik on micro-blogging site Twitter, and wrote: “With my adorable
Dec 17, 2010
Finally shooting song with SRK, says happy Anubhav Singh
Director Anubhav Sinha is finally living his dream. After waiting for 15 years, he got a chance to shoot a song with superstar Shah Rukh Khan for sci-fi film “Ra.One”. “Finally shooting a song with SRK. Have been wanting to shoot one with him for 15 years,” Sinha posted on his Tw
Dec 17, 2010
Akshay cancelled Dubai trip due to back problem
Akshay Kumar was forced to cancel his Dubai trip to promote his forthcoming comedy “Tees Maar Khan” because of his chronic back problem. While wife Twinkle rushed Akshay to the doctors Tuesday afternoon, Akshay’s co-star Katrina Kaif left for the Dubai lap of the film’s promotion
Dec 17, 2010
‘Jai ho’ Rahman at Golden Globe nominations again
It doesn’t get bigger than this for A.R. Rahman. The double Oscar winning Indian composer has bagged a Golden Globe nomination for Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours”, having already won the trophy once for the director’s mega sweep “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2009. This is the 44-year-old’s
Dec 15, 2010
Mishra not pleased with A-certificate for “Tera Kya Hoga Johnny”
Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra is upset that his forthcoming film “Tera Kya Hoga Johnny” has been given an ‘A’ certificate that entitles only adults to view the film. Nevertheless, he feels it is better than altering his storytelling to please the censors. “Tera Kya Hoga Johnny” traces
Dec 15, 2010
Dhulia wraps up movie shoot amid bee stings
Nothing deters Tigmanshu Dhulia from shooting his film in real loactions — the writer-director just wrapped the filming of “Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster” in Gujarat despite being attacked by a swarm of bees. Shot across Gujarat on a 30 day back to back schedule, Dhulia with his cast a
Dec 15, 2010
Big B, NDTV raise Rs.4.86 crore for tigers
NDTV’s 12-hour telethon to support the organisation’s “Save Our Tiger” campaign, backed by Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, has managed to generate contributions of over Rs.4.86 crore. Campaign ambassador Bachchan, 68, along with NDTV’s Prannoy Roy and Vikram Chandra highligh
Dec 14, 2010
Saif, Deepika to sizzle again in Adajania’s next
After wowing the audience with their sizzling chemistry in “Love Aaj Kal”, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone have teamed up again for Homi Adajania’s untitled film. “I’m very excited about this story. It is romantic, funny and has a great balance of drama and entertainment. I’ve
Dec 14, 2010