Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
A grand gesture for Feroz Khan on the sets of WELCOME!
It may be recalled that Anil Kapoor and Feroz Khan are reuniting on the silver screen in "Welcome" after 21 years. Anil and Nana Patekar also rekindled their erstwhile camarederie of "Parinda" 19 years back on the sets of the film. Together, the two decided to surprise Feroz Khan
Dec 11, 2007
Anil Kapoor pierces his ears twice for WELCOME
Talk about getting into the skin of the character! First Anil Kapoor turned designer for his role as a serio-comic don turned romantic in "Welcome". The latest on him is that the actor pierced both his ears not once but twice to be able to wear an ear-ring to go with his get-up i
Dec 11, 2007
Vinta's magic in tinsel town
Filmmaker Vinta Nanda is all set to direct two new projects titled 'Magic' and 'Tinsel Town'. A year ago, her directorial debut 'White Noise' starring Rahul Bose and Koel Purie received rave reviews and critical acclaim. However the commercial success quotient somehow eluded her.
Dec 11, 2007
Akshay Kumar brings changes to WELCOME
Those who've heard the soundtrack of Welcome know that the lyrics of the title song go, "Welcome, Welcome To The Party, Welcome...." But on watching the promos on television, one sees the inclusion of the word Christmas: "Welcome, Welcome To The Christmas Party, Welcome...." It w
Dec 11, 2007
Bhandarkar and Shailendra Singh at WKIFF
Recently Shailendra Singh, Jt. MD, Percept Holdings was felicitated by 'Contribution to Entertainment with a Purpose' award. The event was held at Mumbai. Shailendra Singh, Jt. MD, Percept Holdings, Manju Singh, Festival Director - WKIFF, Harshvardhan Patil - Hon. Minister of Wom
Dec 11, 2007
PPC treats children to a time of fun and frolic
Having made its mark in the world of films, Percept Picture Company (PPC) is now set to make a place in the hearts of Kids. PPC invited kids from Crayons; a NGO's to have fun at the New Golden Circus on Sunday December 9, 2007. All the kids were seen sporting Hanuman mask from PP
Dec 11, 2007
Anil Kapoor - Nana Patekar: From PARINDA to WELCOME!
While WELCOME will be Akshay Kumar's fourth massive comedy in 2007, the film is important to Anil Kapoor for a number of reasons as well. While it is common knowledge that Anil Kapoor and Feroz Khan have reunited on screen after 21 years in WELCOME (their last outing being JAANBA
Dec 11, 2007Bhushan Kumar's 'Karzzzz' First Look Revealed !!
Himesh Reshammiya , who will star in the remake of 'Karz' has finally revealed his look in the film. And yes ' you get to see him without his cap and WITH his hair!!! The Actor will be seen in the film with a new twist, and without his trademark cap! The remake "Karzzzz", is prod
Dec 11, 2007ITA Awards Winners List
Category - Winner- Programme 1. Best Serial ' Drama (Jury) - Baa Bahoo aur baby -Hats off Prodn (JD Majethia & Aatish Kapadia) 2. Idea Champion Popular Show of the Year- Banoo Mein Teri Dulhan -Shakuntalam Telefilms 3. Best Serial ' Comdey (Jury) - Naya Office Office -Eagle Films
Dec 10, 2007
Akbar Khan's Taj Mahal to premiere at Dubai Fest
Akbar Khan's magnum opus, Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story, following two National Awards for Best Costume and Art Direction, has become the first and the only film to get a world premiere about two years after its Indian release in November 2005. Director Akbar Khan will presen
Dec 10, 2007
Box office analysis-December 07 , 2007
First weekend performance of latest release There are cheers all around when a film makes a loud announcement and turns out to be a success. Heavy gloom sets on when obituaries are written for a high profile film if it fails to take off on the first day itself. But isn't it worse
Dec 7, 2007Chetanya Adib and Deepa to get married
Chetanya Adib aka Kunjan Pratap Singh of popular soap Saat Phere on Zee TV is getting married to his girl friend Deepa. "Till now we have been very busy buying and then furnishing our new home. Now that everything is done, it is time to get married and settled in life," laughs Ch
Dec 7, 2007
Chandramukhi is Number 1
Sunil Agnihotri has done it again. His latest Fantasy Costume Drama 'Chandramukhi' on DD1 has managed to grab the highest number of eyeballs in its 3rd Week of telecast itself. Comments an obviously proud director, "All my previous shows from Chandrakanta to Yug to Betal Pachisee
Dec 7, 2007
When Sheetal thought she had lost it
Sheetal Menon, the super model and Kingfisher calendar girl, is all excited about her first Hindi film 'Bhram- the illusion' with Dino Morea, Milind Soman and Simon Singh. Shooting of this film has been a unique experience for this pretty girl. The unit had gone to Manali for a g
Dec 7, 2007
Famous House Of Animation on an Award winning spree
Famous House Of Animation has bagged the Asian Youth Animation and Comic Contest & China (Guiyang) Cartoon Art Festival (AACC), Asifa India Award For Excellence 2007. It has also been nominated and is now amongst the five short listed ads in the Best PSA Category for the upcoming
Dec 7, 2007
Sajid & Sajid hit Gold with Lion Clubs
Sajid Nadiadwala & Sajid Khan, riding high on the crest for the super success of 'Heyy Babyy', were the recipients of the Lion Clubs Gold Award 2007. Sajid Nadiadwala won the award for the best Wholesome Entertainer of the year for his lavish production Heyy Babyy. Also, Sajid Kh
Dec 7, 2007
Pritam ropes in 'Chhotey Ustad' contestants for 'Chhota Chetan'
Pritam, one of the leading music directors, has entered for the first time as judge on the reality show Saibaba Telefilms Amul Star Voice of India ' Chhotey Ustad. So impressed is Pritam by the Chhotey Ustad Contestants that he is giving them an opportunity for playback singing i
Dec 7, 2007
JAB WE MET out on DVDs internationally
JAB WE MET, a recent smash hit of 2007, is now officially out on DVD in the US, UK, UAE and other international markets. The India DVD is scheduled to release later this month.The original JAB WE MET DVD is a single disc collector's item in an enclosed box, and contains English,
Dec 7, 2007