Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Filmi Affair....
ne week before the telecast of the most awaited award night, the stage at Yashraj Studios is all set up with the performances of all the actors. Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan will be seen again entertaing the crowd with their comic act. This time they will be joined by Vidya B
Feb 25, 2008UTV may move Supreme Court against JODHAA AKBAR ban
"We have today moved the Madhya Pradesh (MP) high court to lift the suspension on the screening of 'Jodhaa Akbar' and we will take the matter to the Supreme Court if need be. The entire film industry, including producers, distributors and exhibitors are up in arms against this or
Feb 23, 2008Akshay gets reality
Akshay Kumar made news recently not for his usual price hike and other endorsements but for his appearance on the Lil Champs reality show. Akshay's appearance on the show had nothing to do with the promotion of any film. He was present to meet a mentally challenged fan. It has be
Feb 23, 2008Sushmita salutes Pan Nalin
Pan Nalin's Samsara hit Indian households with Sushmita Sen releasing the album at Guestline Days last evening. The actress admitted that when she had seen the film, what excited her most about the project was the fact that the director was Indian. Expressing her delight at the f
Feb 23, 2008UTV comes with 'World Movies' and 'UTV Movies'
UTV Global Broadcasting Limited (UGBL), the broadcast arm of UTV Software Communications Ltd, today announced an agreement with Sun Direct Private Limited for its DTH platform. With this, all five channels from the UGBL bouquet would be available on the latter's DTH platform Sun
Feb 22, 2008Bhatts and T-Series dispute over JANNAT settled
Following is the official announcement around the dispute between Bhatts and T-Series over the music rights of JANNAT being settled: This is to inform all the channels/ media that the dispute between M/s Super Cassettes Industries Ltd and M/s. Vishesh Films Pvt. Ltd., with regard
Feb 22, 2008Egg Yolks in Arshad's Pants for Krazzy 4!!
While shooting for Rakesh Roshan's 'Krazzy 4', directed by Jaideep (raja) Sen, a certain scene required a dog to bite or rather ferociously pull Arshad Warsi's pants and the mayhem that followed was hilarious to the core! The crew apparently had a tough time shooting for that sce
Feb 22, 2008Bachchans in Buddha?
Seems like almost all the directors these days want to make at least one historical film for themselves. A few days back there was news doing the rounds that Shyam Benegal, who has many Indian and international awards to his credit was going to make a film on Buddha, and there we
Feb 22, 2008Jodhaa Akbar sets to attract tourists
'Jodhaa Akbar' the epic of Ashutosh Gowarikar that hit theaters a couple of weeks back is doing a great show and getting very positive feedback from the audience. Though the entire team has done a wonderful fare, special thanks should go to the creator of the sets and the jewelle
Feb 22, 2008
ADLABS now in Punjab and Kolkata
Adlabs, a member of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is the only integrated movie and entertainment company in India with a presence in production of films, TV content and animation, film processing and services, domestic and international distribution of content and the
Feb 22, 2008U,Me Aur Hum gives Rakesh Roshan hiccups
Ajay Devgan's directorial debut U,Me Aur Hum has already been creating the required buzz. The movie will see Ajay Devgan and wife Kajol come together after Raju Chacha. The expectations from this film have been running high right from the nascent stage. The film which is set to r
Feb 22, 2008Varun Khannas Kismat Bole Toh?
Varun Khanna is back with his latest venture 'Kismat Bole Toh'?' This project sees popular TV personality Gaurav Kapur and Hrishitaa Bhatt in the lead roles. The film has completed principal photography in 25 days and is currently in post production stages. Kismat Bole Toh'? is t
Feb 21, 2008JODHAA AKBAR grosses approx 40 crores
As per a press release by UTV, JODHAA AKBAR has grossed Rs 38.50 crores worldwide in the opening weekend. This means: - Total gross BO - Rs. 38.50 crores. India is Rs. 25 crores plus clearly amongst the Top 5 weekend openings of all time for a Hindi film - In the overseas markets
Feb 21, 2008
'Samsara' - On Love & Divinity
'Samsara'- a passionate love story with shades of spirituality. Shemaroo Entertainment is looking forward to the release of a beautifully rendered gem 'Samsara'-the winner of 30 prestigious International Awards. This international hit grossed above 400 crores the world over. 60 c
Feb 21, 2008
Akshay and Bhushan team up again!
After the smashing Bhool Bhulaiya Akshay Kumar and Bhushan Kumar team up again!! Following the success of Bhool Bhulaiya, Akshay Kumar and Bhushan Kumar of T-series are alls et to team up again for a new project titled '8x10'. The movie stars Akshay Kumar and the glamorous Ayesha
Feb 21, 2008
Addite Shirwakar Does Not Want To Age
Addite Shirwakar aka Chandra of Banoo Main Teri Dulhan fame says she can't carry on with Dulhhan anymore. It's not because she had fall out with the makers of the show rather she does not want to look beyond her age which is having a 20 year old leap. Addite says, "The show Dulha
Feb 21, 2008
To drink or not to for Mohit Malik
Mohit Malik aka Rajvir Kapoor of Pari Hoon Main was in a real fix while shooting for a water sequence recently. Mohit was required to get into a pool of cold water and was incapable of doing it. The hunk was then asked to consume brandy on the sets owing to cold temperature and w
Feb 21, 2008'Love Songs' Journey through lives emotions
Big Motion Pictures in association with Handmade Films has brought out 'Love Songs' starring Jaya Bachchan, Om Puri, Mallika Sarabai and Rajit Kapur. 'Love Songs: Yesterday, today and tomorrow' also introduces a new face, Shahana Chatterjee. The director of this film is Jayabrato
Feb 21, 2008