Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Shagufta Rafique - Bhatts' regular writer continues with DHOKHA
After WOH LAMHE and AWARAPAN, 42 year old Shagufta Rafique has penned the screenplay for Bhatts' upcoming film DHOKHA. A regular with Vishesh Films now, Shagufta Rafique started off her career as an assistant to Mahesh Bhatt around 14 years back. But not many know that in her per
Aug 3, 2007
After APNE, Dharmendra's next release is JOHNNY GADDAR
Sometimes a slight delay in the release of a film only works in your favor. Producers of JOHNNY GADDAR may at least be thinking on these lines! It took sometime for this Sriram Raghavan directed to reach the finishing line but ever since the film has come in news, it has only gar
Aug 3, 2007'Awarapan' DVDs release internationally
Studio 18 International has released the official DVDs of the Mohit Suri-directed 'Awarapan', promptly within a month of its theatrical release in all the key overseas markets. The DVD contains extra features including the making of the movie and the remix videos of Tera Mera Ris
Aug 3, 2007
Box office analysis-August 02 , 2007
First weekend performance of latest release There was no notable release in the week gone by with an offbeat BOW BARRACKS FOREVER being the only new film at the theaters. As expected, the film didn't find any takers. Last week's movies The unthinkable has happened. No one, not ev
Aug 2, 2007
Pooja Bhatt's hubby Munish in DHOKHA
Munish Makhija, Pooja Bhatt's husband and ex-VJ, would have a part to play in soon to be released DHOKHA. Though the film revolves around the characters of Tulip Joshi and newcomer Muzammil Ibrahim, it also has heavy wight supporting characters like Anupam Kher, Gulshan Grover an
Aug 2, 2007
Ritiesh's penchant for hogging limelight in multistarrers
MASTI, APNA SAPNA MONEY MONEY, DARNA ZAROORI HAI, FIGHT CLUB - MEMBERS ONLY, MALAMAAL WEEKLY - What's common in all these films? A) Each of them have been multi starrers and B) Riteish Deshmukh has stolen limelight in each of these films. Now that Riteish hasn't been appreciated
Aug 2, 2007
"AGGAR may come along with RGV KE AAG" - Varun Bajaj
"We are deciding about the release date but there is a strong probability of our film AGGAR clashing with RAM GOPAL VARMA KE AAG", says Varun Bajaj, co-producer of AGGAR which is looking good to make a kill at the box office this month. "We are currently deciding upon the right r
Aug 2, 2007
Who's Esha's Darling?
During a Photoshoot of Esha's forthcoming movie 'Darling' , produced by T-series, at a suburban hotel, Esha had brought along her favorite and most trusted companion - her dog!!! But rules being rules, she was politely informed that no pets were allowed inside the premises. But t
Aug 2, 2007
Mithoon and Sayeed Quadri do it again with 'Ek Shaqs'
Mithoon and Sayeed Quadri hardly need an introduction. The pair which has given around a dozen musical hits already in films like 'Bas Ek Pal', 'Anwar' and 'The Train', has been roped in as guest composer and lyricist respectively in Abhijeet Sawant's second album 'Junoon'. For t
Aug 1, 2007
With 'Anubhav', Jackie Shroff looks at playing meaningful characters
Jackie Shroff, who believes in experimenting with roles, has added another feather to his cap with 'Anubhav'. The film is based on the serious issue of male exploitation, which is rarely dealt in Indian cinema. And although it is a serious theme the film is basically about how lo
Aug 1, 2007
DHAMAAL - Sanjay Dutt's next release
Sanjay Dutt may have been announced 6 years imprisonment but in the meanwhile he has made sure that his loyal audience continues to get entertained at theaters. While his SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA is nearing an end at the theaters, promotion of his next film DHAMAAL has kick starte
Aug 1, 2007
Aarti Chabbria's Need for Speed!!
For actress Aarti Chabbria, the success of her back to back box office hits Shootout at Lokhandwala, Kannada film Santha and recently Partner, where she made a special appearance, is not the only she is riding high on!! Aarti recently rode an Activa in Goa while shooting for her
Aug 1, 2007
Salil Acharya is dressed to kill, literally!
Actor and VJ Salil Acharya has spared no expense for his debut film, Mukesh Bhatt's Awaarapan, directed by Mohit Suri. The actor who plays a villain in the film, which also happens to star Emraan Hashmi and Ashutosh Rana, is going to be seen in quite a stylish and sophisticated a
Jun 26, 2007
Aarti Chabbria is a busy bee after Shootout at Lokhandwala
After a tremendous response to her consecutive blockbuster films, Sanjay Gupta's mega multi starrer Shootout at Lokhandwala opposite Tusshar Kapoor, and her hit Kannada film "Santha" opposite the south top biggie Shiv Raj Kumar which is a major success down south, Actress Aarti C
Jun 25, 2007
Jazzy B is back with his new release Kaun Nachdi
Jazzy B is one of the favorite Punjabi Pop Singers for many listeners. His previous music albums 'Surma', 'Dil Lutiya' and many others were sold like hot cakes in the market, because music lovers purchase his music albums hand to hand whenever he releases his new album. Again he
Jun 23, 2007
Urvashi Sharma - TIPS new discovery in NAQAAB
Urvashi Sharma, the leading lady of the to-be-released film Naqaab, has been signed for an eight-film contract with TIPS Films, who is also producing Naqaab. TIPS in the past has launched potent actors such as Preity Zinta, Shahid Kapur and Amrita Rao, and are once more launching
Jun 23, 2007
Frozen for Toronto film festival
When old classics are being released in colourised versions, Seagull Media Productions' has completed a black and white film, "Frozen", which features Danny Denzongpa. The film will have its international premiere at the forthcoming Toronto film festival, to be held in September.
Jun 22, 2007
Madhur Bhandarkar is guest of honor for BMM convention
The Brihan Maharashtra Madal of North America (BMM) is holding its 13th biennial convention in Seattle, Washington from 28 th June 2007 till 01st July, 2007. The BMM serves the Marathi community in the North America. The conventions which is attended by approximately 5 to 6 thous
Jun 21, 2007