Hindi Cinema News
The latest Hindi film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
'With Luv...Tumhaara' and 'Babul' based on similar theme?
Two upcoming Bollywood films, 'With Luv...Tumhaara' and 'Babul', appear to share a strikingly similar plot: a father-in-law encouraging his widowed daughter-in-law to remarry. Despite thematic parallels, their scale and central characters differ significantly.
Dec 1, 2006
Preity Zinta is the brand ambassador for bravery awards
Preity Zinta, known for her courage, has been appointed brand ambassador for the Godfrey Philips Bravery Awards. She previously received the award for her testimony against organized crime in Bollywood.
Dec 1, 2006
A Superstar Cameo in Sajids Hey Baby?
Speculation is rife about a major superstar cameo in Sajid Nadiadwala's upcoming film 'Hey Baby,' starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and others. The director remains tight-lipped.
Dec 1, 2006
Why was Aamirs RDB horse scene deleted?
Aamir Khan's horse riding scene in 'Rang De Basanti' was deleted due to alleged animal cruelty, a common issue in Bollywood. Film producers met with the Animal Welfare Board of India to clarify new regulations for using animals in films.
Dec 1, 2006
Karan to give away Koffee hampers Feb 2007
Karan Johar's popular talk show 'Koffee with Karan' is set to return for its second season in February 2007 on Star World, featuring 26 new episodes and the famous Koffee hampers.
Dec 1, 2006
Eros International Announces Deal with ANYTIME
Eros International has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Singapore-based VOD service ANYTIME. This collaboration will launch an Eros-branded Bollywood VOD service across 14 Asia Pacific countries and create a joint venture to distribute Hollywood content in India.
Nov 30, 2006
Look what Guru has to say about 'GURU'
Abhishek Bachchan's character, Gurukant Desai, in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film 'Guru' delivers powerful dialogues that offer a glimpse into his ambitious persona.
Nov 30, 2006
Subhash Ghai's next release project after ASMM
Subhash Ghai's 'Good Boy Bad Boy,' starring Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi, is now in post-production after 'Apna Sapna Money Money's' success. This campus entertainer also features Tanushree Dutta and Isha Sharvani.
Nov 30, 2006
Rekha sings in 'Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana'
Veteran actress Rekha has lent her voice to an unplugged version of 'Din Dhal Jaaye' in her upcoming film 'Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana,' adding a unique touch to her character.
Nov 30, 2006
Shahid Kapoor has a hat-trick of successes in 2006
Shahid Kapoor celebrates a successful 2006 with three hits: '36 China Town', 'Chup Chup Ke', and the recent 'Vivah'. This marks a significant turnaround after a challenging 2005.
Nov 30, 2006
Priyanka Chopra is obsessed with Karan Johar
In the film 'Salaam-E-Ishq', Priyanka Chopra's character Kkamini, an item girl, dreams of becoming a leading lady and is obsessed with director Karan Johar, who also makes a cameo.
Nov 30, 2006
Box Office Analysis-November 30 , 2006
Dhoom 2 explodes at the box office, setting new records despite distribution hurdles. Meanwhile, Vivah continues its surprising strong run, proving family dramas still resonate with audiences.
Nov 30, 2006
Zee Muzic presents B NEWS!
Zee Muzic launches "B News," a new show hosted by Nethra Raghuraman and Vikas Bhalla, offering an inside look into Bollywood's glamour, scandals, and personal lives.
Nov 30, 2006
Shibani all for young blood
Singer Shibani Kashyap praises teenage music director Akash Sagar for his talent in the film '1971' and expresses excitement for her debut item song in 'Dubai Calling'.
Nov 30, 2006
After PKSE, Mallika's next outing is an item song
Mallika Sherawat, known for 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', will feature in an item song 'Mayya Mayya' in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film 'Guru'. The song, composed by A.R. Rahman, is anticipated to be a major hit.
Nov 29, 2006
Sherlyn Chopra gets set to shock in 'Red Swastika'
Sherlyn Chopra stars in the upcoming psycho-thriller 'Red Swastika,' a film generating buzz for its adult themes and violent twist. She also has another thriller, 'Game,' slated for release.
Nov 29, 2006
'Vivah'/'ASMM' benefit in Delhi/UP due to 'Dhoom 2' release issue
Due to Dhoom 2's delayed multiplex release in Delhi, UP, and Haryana, films like Vivah and Apna Sapna Money Money are seeing an unexpected boost in collections from multiplex-going audiences.
Nov 29, 2006
Dil Se Pooch . Kidhar Jaana Hai on Dec. 15
Vasudha Movies' "Dil Se Pooch...Kidhar Jaana Hai," directed by Shrirang, is set to release on December 15. The film stars Aditya Shrivastava and Vani Tripathi, exploring relationships amidst socio-political turmoil from 1993-2005 Mumbai.
Nov 29, 2006