Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Tareena Patel in SEX ON THE BEACH
After appearing in small roles in films like JUST MARRIED, DHOL and BHOOL BHULAIYAA, upcoming starlet Tareena Patel gets a chance to play a leading lady in DUS KAHANIYAAN. It's a different matter though that this too happens for a short story (SEX ON THE BEACH) in the film but it
Nov 16, 2007
Documentary on Devi
The Karnataka Government funded documentary on the life and works of top actress of South Indian cinema Dr.B.Saroja Devi is taken up by veteran director K.S.L.Swamee. Dr.B.Saroja Devi the Padmasri award winner from the central government on the children day came to St.Theresa sch
Nov 16, 2007
SONY slashes price for K3G, KKHH, KHNH and more
Taking a cue from all leading home video entertainment companies which are now launching DVDs of Bollywood films at throwaway prices, SONY home video has also joined the fray. It has now unveiled the DVDs of series of blockbusters at, hold your breath, just Rs. 69! Believe it or
Nov 15, 2007
Exclusive synopsis - Welcome
Dr Ghungroo is a highly respected doctor who lacks only one thing in his life - a suitable bride for his nephew Rajiv. Dr Ghungroo's definition of suitable is very simple ' the girl's family should have an impeccable background and spotless reputation wherein forget going to jail
Nov 15, 2007
Guests at IFFI...
Super star Shahrukh Khan will be the chief guest of the big ticket International Film Festival of India (IFFI) starting at Goa from 23 November. Announcing this Wednesday, Director Film Festival Neelam Kapur said reason for choosing Bollywood star was that he represented the new
Nov 15, 2007
HANUMAN RETURNS in Hindi, English, Bhojpuri, Tamil and Telugu
Percept Picture Company presents the sequel to torch bearer of original Indian Animation 'Hanuman', 'Hanuman Returns' which is scheduled to release this December 2007. The sequel has a very fresh approach in order to provide the audience with something even better than the first
Nov 15, 2007
YRF and UTV to clash again?
Yash Raj Films and UTV clashed at the box office three months back but there was not much buzz about it. Reason? While YRF's CHAK DE INDIA was a biggie that has now turned out to be the biggest box office earner of 2007, UTV's THE BLUE UMBRELLA was only for the niche audience and
Nov 15, 2007
IQBAL team back
Released two years back, IQBAL coming under the banner of Subhash Ghai's Mukta Searchlight Films, had won hearts all over. A sensitive film by director Nagesh Kukunoor and actor Shreyas Talpade, it proved to be a milestone for their career and got them into the big league. Now Mu
Nov 15, 2007
Two more promotional videos for DUS KAHANIYAAN
Those who have caught on the music of DUS KAHANIYAAN and are already on love with the music have a reason to rejoice. After the music videos of the title song and 'Jaaniye', Sanjay Gupta has plans to create at least two more promotional videos for the film. Says Gupta, "While the
Nov 14, 2007
Anil Kapoor-Anees Bazmee reunite after NO ENTRY
In the biggest hit of 2005, NO ENTRY, it was Anil Kapoor who shone most in spite of the mighty presence of Salman Khan. Playing the role of a henpecked husband who gets swayed away by the charms of a night club dancer (Bipasha Basu), he was a riot and provided entertainment a la
Nov 14, 2007
Hollywood hires Hrithik!
All of us know that bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is a lucky man and his luck is extended to one more step, Brad Bitts management has offered Hrithik to represent him in Hollywood. This is not the first time that Hrithik is approached from the west; many Hollywood firms gave thi
Nov 14, 2007
Will Shahid and Saif stretch arms?
There are everyday numerous stories revolving in Bollywood but the recent one is about Shahid and Saif. Everyone is aware of Kareena's new love story with Saif and therefore all are wondering that two handsome hunks will share the big screen together or not. But one more interest
Nov 14, 2007
Gulzaar writes ten poems for Dus Kahaniyaan
Legendary Poet- lyricist Gulzaar, has written ten different poems for Sanjay Gupta's new venture 'Dus Kahaniyaan'. Every poem depicts Gulzaar's interpretation of each of these ten stories.. These ten poems are part of a special three disc music album of 'Dus Kahaniyaan', and have
Nov 14, 2007
TAJ MAHAL heroine returns with KHOYA KHOYA CHAND
Soniya Jehan, the lead actress in TAJ MAHAL - AN ETERNAL LOVE STORY (2005), would be returning to the big screen with KHOYA KHOYA CHAND. After enacting the character of Mumtaz Mahal in Akbar Khan's mega production, she would now be playing the role of Ratanbala, a reigning diva f
Nov 13, 2007
Ranvir-Vinay back
After a terrific outing in BHEJA FRY, the entertaining pairing of Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak would be back with AAJA NACHLE. Both the actors have made quite an impression in each of their television outings together. Even on big screen they have been a success as a pair, whet
Nov 13, 2007
EXCLUSIVE SYNOPSIS - BOMBAY TO BANGKOK
Shankar (Shreyas Talpade), a petty thief, in desperate need of money steals from the local Don and escapes his way into a team of Doctors heading for relief work to Bangkok but loses the all important money bag in the chaos. In Bangkok his world turns upside down at a bar where h
Nov 13, 2007
Post JAMES debacle, Rohit Jugraj set to create a SUPERSTAR
His directorial debut JAMES (Mohit Ahlawat, Nisha Kothari) may have been a box office debacle when released two years but Rohit Jugraj, a Ram Gopal Varma prot©g©, is all set to strike back with his second film SUPERSTAR. Touted to arrive in January 2008, SUPERSTAR is a film comin
Nov 12, 2007
SHOWBIZ moved to 2008
Vishesh Films didn't quite have a productive 2007 with a sensitive DHOKHA turning out to be a box office disaster and the much hyped (and extremely well made) AWARAPAN also unable to match the hype as far as the box office returns were concerned. Meanwhile their SHOWBIZ which has
Nov 12, 2007