Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Shilpa's ambitious plans with S2 Productions
Shilpa Shetty will launch her own production house 'S2 Productions' to make her DVD video on Yoga this month. "After her perfume S2 reached the number one slot on the UK perfume charts, Shilpa was thinking about what her next step should be. She wanted to do something she had not
Aug 30, 2007
NO SMOKING shocks viewers
Promos of SAAWARIYA and OM SHANTI OM may be the talk of the town but the select few who have got a chance to catch the promo of NO SMOKING continue to be in a state of shock. The first look of NO SMOKING has turned out to be absolute hard hitting and creates an impact which doesn
Aug 29, 2007
Chak De script goes to the Oscar Library
Many observers have commented that the Chak De India had two heroes: Shah Rukh Khan and the script. It seems that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences agrees. The Academy (which among other responsibilities hosts & hands out the Oscar Awards) has requested a copy of the
Aug 29, 2007
Sivaji to be dubbed in Hindi
With Tamil cinema super star Rajnikanth's latest blockbuster Sivaji -- The Boss still running to packed houses in some pockets outside south India, the producers of the film have decided to dub it in Hindi and are planning a post-Diwali release. 'Sivaji will be dubbed in Hindi as
Aug 28, 2007
Apna Asmaan inspired by a real life
Receiving accolades as the 'German Star of India' at Stuttgart Film Festival and also getting selected in the 'San Luis Cine Festival International' which is held in Argentina, the unusual treatment and gripping story makes the film one of the most intriguing and remarkably diffe
Aug 28, 2007
"We are professional people; didn't boast of PINK PANTHER offer for Shilpa"
"SHILPA WAS INDEED APPROACHED FIRST FOR 'THE PINK PANTHER'. HOWEVER, SHE DECIDED NOT TO DO IT", comes an official statement from Shilpa Shetty's spokesperson Dale Bhagwagar. He adds, "A recent story that has come in a popular tabloid yesterday is a lie. This is proved through the
Aug 28, 2007
Comic duo Paresh-Rajpal set to rock in BHOOL BHULAIYAA
Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav are two names which are almost regular in a Priyadarshan film. BHAGAM BHAG, MALAMAAL WEEKLY, CHUP CHUP KE, GARAM MASALA and HUNGAMA are just a few examples to quote. The two would now be aiming for setting the house on fire yet again as they are seen
Aug 28, 2007
ICY'N'SPICY aiming for global brands
Just last week, it was revealed that how ICY 'N' SPICY is slated to India's first 3D full length animation feature film. It is due for release in first week of September 2007. Slated to release in the first week of September, ICY'N'SPICY is a full length feature film aimed at the
Aug 27, 2007
Sushmita Sen and Chakravarthy paired again
Sushmita Sen and Chakravarthy play a couple in this Friday's release RAM GOPAL VARMA KI AAG. If the film strictly follows Ramesh Sippy's SHOLAY, Chakravarthy should be either Mohanlal's son or brother in the film. Also, as expected, he is bound to be bumped off by Amitabh Bachcha
Aug 27, 2007
The 'A' factor in HEYY BABYY
One has heard about the 'X factor in number of films and songs in the past. With HEYY BABYY it is a little different since as it has turned out, the film has the 'A' factor which makes it's presence felt the most. Those who have seen the film over the weekend would share on thoug
Aug 27, 2007
Manirathnam next venture with Rajnikanth ?
Grapevine is abuzz with rumors that Rajnikanth has finalized his next project. A couple of visits by Rajnikanth to director Mani Ratnam's office in Chennai have sparked off rumours that the two would come together for a movie next. After Guru, Mani Ratnam was supposed to commence
Aug 27, 2007
Tanushree joins the elite 'brand'wagon!!
Bengali Beauty Tanushree Dutta after winning the Miss India title didn't exploit her model status to the hilt as expected, as she was busy with her film assignments. But Right now after establishing herself in bollywood, Tanushree has signed her first lucrative endorsement. Tanus
Aug 27, 2007
EXCLUSIVE SYNOPSIS: Mr. White Mr. Black
Gopi (Sunil Shetty) a simpleton, arrives in Goa from Hoshiyarpur. His mission - to hand over an incredibly tiny piece of land to his childhood friend Kishen, which was his father's last wish. Kishen (Arshad Warsi), now a conman, swindles people with a little help from his accompl
Aug 27, 2007
HEYY BABYY takes a 'Blockbuster' opening!!
Sajid Nadiadwala's Heyy Babyy, Starring Akshay Kumar, Reteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan and Vidya Balan directed by debutante Sajid Khan has taken an unprecedented opening of the Box Office. The critics and the trade are unanimous that with the kind of opening Heyy Babyy has taken,
Aug 25, 2007
Rajat Kapoor's MITHYA generating tremendous response
By now everyone is aware the THE LAST LEAR is going through international festival curcuits before it arrives on the Indian shares. But are you aware that THE LAST LEAR is not just all which has been in demand internationally. Reportedly the Cannes Film Festival was very keen to
Aug 25, 2007
Lyricist Praveen Bhardwaj doubles up as composer for BARSAAT
Lyricist Praveen Bhardwaj, who just recently contributed with four songs for Agam Kumar's successful album PHIR BEWAFAI, is now coming up with another album as a composer. He has just launched his debut album titled BARSAAT - THE SONG OF LOVE for which he has also written the lyr
Aug 24, 2007
Composer Prasanna looks at keeping Ramu 'prasann'
There is a new entrant in RGV camp. No don't be mistaken its not another sultry actress but this time around it's a guy. The latest to hop on the RGV bandwagon is music composer Prassana Shekhar. Not only has he composed music for two tracks HOLI and DOSTI for the much-hyped 'Ram
Aug 24, 2007
MONOPOLY - THE GAME FOR MONEY cast ready to leave for Canada
Director, producer Nileish Malhotra of "Monopoly- The Game of Money" recently threw a party to celebrate and introduce his entire star cast and technicians to the press. All the artistes Zeenat Aman, Karran Khanna, Amrita Arora, Hrishita Bhatt, Rajat Bedi, Kunal Ganjwala and Vive
Aug 23, 2007