Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
205 prints, 23 international countries for WELCOME !
As in India, Indian Films-Studio 18 and their worldwide distributors have gone aggressive with the release of the commercial mega comedy, 'Welcome', which is releasing in several places this week on Thursday to coincide with Eid. Studio 18's overseas division is releasing 'Welcom
Dec 17, 2007
Hannsikaa denies signing film
Declaring that Money Hai Toh Honey Hai with Govinda is her only forthcoming Hindi film, Haansikaa Motwani has denied reports in the media that she has signed a film opposite cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. "I'm not doing any film with Shoaib Akhtar!" Hansikaa agitatedly, adding that she
Dec 15, 2007
Sharmila tagore to judge Dhoom Macha De
Dhoom Macha De is a musical reality show with established singing talent, and to lend a classic touch to the fun, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore marks her television debut as the judge of NDTV Imagine's musical extravaganza, Dhoom Macha De. The channel will go on air next month.
Dec 15, 2007
Pyramid Saimira includes Amjad Farid Sabri's Quawwali in Halla Bol
Presenter and global distributor Pyramid Saimira of Halla Bol, have decided to add the picturised Quawwali more haji piya by Pakistani singer Amjad Farid Sabri in the film. Shot at Haji Ali, this song is picturised on the artiste Ajay Devgan, Vidya Balan and the singer himself. W
Dec 15, 2007
Shilpa rocks packed houses in London
After 'Celebrity Big Brother', Shilpa Shetty caught the imagination of the British public once again this week, when she stuck a chord with them through the grand finale of her musical 'Miss Bollywood' in London. Having toured a total of 16 European cities across Germany, Netherl
Dec 15, 2007
Nikhil - 1 crore star already?
The theatrical promos of Sahara One Motion Picture 'My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves' looks quite promising and marks the dream debut of a new star in the Bollywood horizon 'Nikhil Dwivedi'. In fact even before the release of his debut film, Nikhil is treated to be the 1 crore star a
Dec 15, 2007
UTV to release 5 animation movies in 2009-2010
UTV Motion Pictures is having it's hands full as far as it's association with multiple projects is concerned over next few months. Following are the details: UTV Animation: UTV has a slate of 5 animation films that are at various stages of production, pre-production and scripting
Dec 14, 2007
I pray that MNIAG will become the biggest hit of 2008 - SRK
It was a celebration to beat all celebrations. SAHARA ONE MOTION PICTURES ambitious venture 'MY NAME IS ANTHONY GONSALVES' music was launched in style at a grand event held at Mumbai's latest jewel, Sahara Star, on Dec 7, 2007. The party had a grand turnout from the media and the
Dec 14, 2007
Akshay-Katrina on Jhalak Dikhla Ja mega-finals!
Akshay Kumar & Katrina Kaif have scooped the cream among the glut of reality tv shows - the super-hit Namastey London duo will be the mega attractions on the mega final of Sony TV's hugely popular dance show, Jhalak Dikhla Ja, to promote their highly anticipated comedy, Welcome,
Dec 14, 2007
Lobby at work against Sanjay Gupta?
Recently there were media reports that Sanjay Dutt has been replaced by Vishwajeet Pradhan in Sanjay Gupta's Alibaug, which is baseless & untrue. It has been falsely reported that Sanjay Gupta summoned Vishwajeet Pradhan to do Sanjay Dutt's role in Alibaug, when Sanjay Dutt was a
Dec 14, 2007
When Katrina froze before lifting Akshay
In all his films, Akshay Kumar is seen as the macho man rescuing his women from distress! But in his next comedy, "Welcome", the situation stands reversed, all in a comic sense, of course! According to sources, in a scene in the first half of the film, one can see Katrina Kaif's
Dec 14, 2007
Shatrughan Sinha narrates Dashavtar
Dashavtar is based on the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and has been directed by Bhavik. It has been produced by the Pune-based Anushvi Productions in association with Phoebus Creations Media Pvt. Ltd. Shatrughan Sinha is the narrator for Dashavtar, an animation film scheduled
Dec 14, 2007
Akshay Kapoor from super hero to dancer!
Actor Akshay Kapoor who was last seen in the movie "Alag" as a superhero will now don his dancing shoes for Anjum Rizvi's musical Fast Forward. This youth oriented film directed by Zaigham Ali Sayed will star Vinod Khanna, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rehan Khan, Bhavna, along with Sabina S
Dec 13, 2007
Sheena makes waves
Sheena hails from the U.K. and is proving her mettle as a very good dancer, an aspiring actress and a performer. She has recently done her first video 'Tum hi hamari ho manzil my love' for the DJ Sheizwood album Remixes Reloaded directed by Colossus. The director had met Sheena a
Dec 12, 2007
Star prices hit the roof
Salman Khan, who two weeks ago, signed Shree Asthavinayak Cine Vision's film for Rs 24 crore (Rs 12.5 crore fees plus shares in profits, various rights and finally negative rights after a certain period) has now beaten his own record and inked a Rs 33.5 crore deal for a single Ze
Dec 12, 2007
Shilpa Shetty offended!
The producers of an old regional film of Shilpa Shetty have announced their plans of re-releasing the film dubbed in Hindi in the first week of January 2008. This has stunned and offended the actress. Moreover, as the re-release is happening without her knowledge and consent. Shi
Dec 12, 2007
"I would not have taken up RRKHD if I had some good advice!" - Aashish Chowdhry
Aashish Chowdhry is apparently keeping mum with regards to promoting his film Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama opposite Amrita Arora and with good reason we find out. The professional that he is, found out after the shooting of the film that the film was not what he was offered in the 1st
Dec 12, 2007
New Avatar of 'Mayoora'
It is nostalgic time for Puneet Rajkumar, his family and the huge fan following of his father Dr. Rajkumar. Puneet, the youngest son of the legendary actor, has signed a film titled 'Mayoora'. His father did a memorable film in the same title in 1975. Rajkumar's 'Mayoora' was a h
Dec 12, 2007