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Box Office: With 650% Roi, Most Profitable Film ‘Maa’ Film Is Ruling Since 68 Years – Here’s Why No One Broke The Record Ever!(Photo Credit –Shemaroo)

It has been 68 years, and one woman is ruling the box office record for the highest-grossing Maa film of Hindi Cinema, with no other actress or film even coming close to the success of this Hindi Film. Mothers are special, of course, but when we tried finding some numbers for films on Mothers, they were a handful. In 1957, it was Nargis who arrived as the Mother of all mothers at the box office, singing ‘Duniya mein hum aaye hain to jeena hi padega,’ and Hindi Cinema was never the same again after Mother India!

Most Profitable Maa Film!

Directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, and Raaj Kumar, the film is the most profitable film on Mother in Hindi Cinema

Mother...

Did Rekha and Kajol challenge Bollywood standards with a photoshoot? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kajol, along with Rekha, carve out a significant space for themselves in India’s film industry with their larger-than-life personalities and film careers. However, in 1996, the two leading ladies found themselves smack in the midst of a controversy when they featured in a sultry photoshoot that divided the industry and fans alike.

Rekha was an established superstar at the time and Kajol was basking in the glory of the 1993 blockbuster Baazigar. While both of these divas did not get the chance to act together, they eventually did join hands for a daring photoshoot for a leading entertainment magazine.

The photoshoot had the Kajol and Rekha sharing a single oversized off-shoulder sweater which was used to cover both their upper bodies. Today, that image can be considered tame, however it was bold and unconventional for its time in...

When Rajesh Khanna Revealed That Dimple Khanna Was Not Giving Him A Divorce (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Khanna’s marriage in 1973 was a celebrity wedding that garnered several eyeballs. While the superstar was 31 years of age, Dimple was only 16, making it a 15 years of age gap between them. However, their togetherness reached a dead end when they separated in 1982. In a throwback interview, the Anand actor once created quite a stir when he revealed that his estranged wife is not refusing to grant him a divorce.

When Rajesh Khanna Revealed That Dimple Khanna Would Not Grant Him A Divorce

Talking about the same, in a throwback interview with a media channel that has been going viral on Reddit, Rajesh Khanna was asked whether he and Dimple Khanna would patch up. On this, he was said, “Pehle Kahan Alag They? Matlab Ab Alag Rehte Hai. Kyunki Abhi Tak...

Did Salman Khan & Bhagyashree Initially Reject Maine Pyar Kiya? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Salman Khan’s remarkable journey to fame began with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s 1989 romantic-musical masterpiece Maine Pyar Kiya. In an astonishing revelation, the movie maker once stated that Salman refused the lead parts repeatedly and was willing to recommend his friends instead.

During an old interview, Barjatya elaborated on the film’s casting choice. He explained that he was particularly eager to make a film with a fresh face. At that period, Salman was doing a supporting character in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, which featured him in a brief but memorable role. However, the director did not pay attention to him until later.

“He was already doing a side role in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi and we wanted a newcomer. So how do I tell him no, when he was so good. But every time I went to tell him no,...

When Raaj Kumar Left Dilip Kumar Seething In pain ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar were two of the most celebrated actors in the Indian film industry. They had different personalities, and there were reports about their alleged rivalry and conflict. They shared the screen in Subhash Ghai’s Saudagar. During the filming, one day, Ghai had to cancel the shoot due to an incident caused by Raaj Kumar, which inflicted a lot of pain on Dilip. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Both were leading stars of the 1950s and 70s with different acting styles. According to reports, the late actors’ alleged feud stemmed from a slap while doing a scene for Ramanand Sagar’s Paigham. The Mughal-e-Azam star was reportedly a little too hard by Raaj, leading to their fallout. They decided not to work together again. There were reportedly separate shooting schedules to keep them apart as much as possible.

Here’s what we know about Akshay Kumar’s favorite patriotic movie (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Akshay Kumar is a man of many genres, known for his extensive filmography. Besides being the undisputed king of the comedy genre, Akshay Kumar is also known for his patriotic movies which include Holiday, Kesari, Airlift, Mission Mangal, Baby, Sainik, Gold, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon, and more. Furthermore, Akshay is also set to star in Sky Force next, a film based on the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965.

In a recent interview, the actor revealed the movie he thinks is the best patriotic project by Bollywood. The movie he picked is not one of his own but a classic cult film released during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Raaj Kumar’s Hindustan ki Kasam (1973) is the favorite patriotic film of Akshay Kumar

During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Akshay was asked about his favorite patriotic film and...

When Meena Kumari’s Estranged Husband Kamal Amrohi Took An Alleged Revenge From Dharmendra ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Tragedy queen Meena Kumari’s life was marred by several tragedies, especially in her personal life. Despite tasting stardom with around 90 films in her glorious film career, it was her troubled marriage with director Kamal Amrohi that grabbed several eyeballs. However, did you know that the actress was also rumored to have been in a relationship with Dharmendra? This speculation had also not gone down well with Amrohi who had allegedly taken revenge from the actor on the sets of the film Razia Sultan.

According to Bollywood Shaadi, the actress was rumored to have an affair with Dharmendra after her marriage with Kamal Amrohi had hit a rough patch. This left the latter enraged, who was speculated to have taken revenge on the Sholay actor on the sets of Razia Sultan. The movie...

Ranjeet Opens Up About The Yesteryear Bollywood Parties. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Veteran Bollywood actor Ranjeet was a popular face in Hindi cinemas during the 70s and 80s. He mostly appeared in roles with negative shades. Besides working in Bollywood, he has also worked in several Punjabi movies. The actor was often showcased as an alcoholic on-screen owing to his villainous roles, but in reality, the veteran actor never had a drop of alcohol despite hosting several parties at his place. However, he recently revealed how the then-leading actors like Rajesh Khanna, Parveen Babi, and others partied back then.

He was born as Gopal Singh Bedi near Amritsar and has reportedly played villain in over 200 Hindi movies. He has appeared in films like Dharam Veer, Nagin, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, The Burning Train, Namak Halaal, and more. He has also worked in multiple television shows throughout his career. The senior...

Amitabh Bachchan’s Film With Subhash Ghai Was Shelved After A Showdown & Then Boney Kapoor Pitched Ram Lakhan (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Old-age Bollywood is an era where a lot happened and was never revealed. Most of the stories were slid under covers, and many of them were shared and remembered in memories but weren’t published ever. One such story happened on one of the elaborate sets of Subhash Ghai’s film that starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.

The angry young man was the muse for the showman of the industry, and they were working on a film titled Devaa. The shoot began in 1987. The film also starred Raaj Kumar, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shammi Kapoor, and Ila Arun, and the music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal. However, the film was eventually shelved. Guess why? Because of Big B, cheating Ghai and their regular ego-clashes.

A report in IMDb trivia quoted...

Fighter Box Office To Avenge Every Single Indian Air Force Disaster Film In Bollywood ( Photo Credit – Viacom18 Studios / YouTube )

Hrithik Roshan plays an Indian Air Force Officer in the upcoming film Fighter. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film is all set to release on January 25, 2024. The film is about a group of Iaf fighters who come together for a mission against Pakistan. It also stars Deepika Padukone, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh as Indian Air Force officers.

After watching the cast look terrific in uniforms, we thought we would research a bit about men and women in uniform on-screen. To our surprise, while there are plenty of films made on the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Navy remain much unexplored on-screen.

Quite a few of the films have Iaf as the backdrop, while there are rare films made on the Indian Air Force that offer a...

Mushtaq Khan Recalls When Shah Rukh Khan Was Nothing He Had Rejected A Film From A Renowned Production ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Shah Rukh Khan is called king for a reason. The superstar, who enjoys a massive fan following on and off social media, has often been lauded for the movie choices he has made in the past. But did you know there was a time when Srk was very new to the industry and he had rejected a film from a big banner? Recently, Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan sat for a detailed interview, where he spilled the beans on working with different stars, including Srk, Akshay Kumar, and others.

After kick-starting his acting career with Television, Srk eventually became the ‘Badshah’ of Bollywood after he moved to movies. Sharing an interesting anecdote, Mushtaq recalled a time when Srk had just started with films, and he had rejected a film from...

New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) The festivities are on and the anticipation for the celebrations in the evening is building up as Diwali is here.

On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:

‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.

‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...

New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) The festivities are on and the anticipation for the celebrations in the evening is building up as Diwali is here.

On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:

‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.

‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...

There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.

If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.

While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...

There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.

If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.

While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...

Shahid Kapoor is one of the most talented, good-looking and popular actors we have in Bollywood. He commands a huge fan following across the nation and on social media.

There have also been some crazy female fans he has witnessed over the years. However, there was one incident when he was stalked by a female fan who was not just any commoner, but the daughter of a legendary Bollywood actor.

According to reports, Shahid and late yesteryear actor Raaj Kumar’s daughter Vastavikta Pandit met each other during Shiamak Davar’s dance classes. For the star daughter, it was love at first sight. Although Shahid didn’t respond to her feelings. She went to the extent of stalking him on movie sets, sitting on the bonnet of his car and obstructing him while he was shooting outdoors.

Fed up off this craziness, Shahid registered a police complaint against her.

Oscars 2023This year India basks in the spotlight with three Academy Award nominations – ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rrr for Best Song; All That Breathes for Best Documentary Feature Film, and The Elephant Whisperers for Best Documentary Short Film.Youtube/ScreengrabAs the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gears up to announce the recipients of its honours this year at the 95th edition of the Oscars on March 12, Indian cinema enthusiasts look forward in anticipation of an elusive Oscar coming home. The year 2009 saw the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Ar Rahman, bag an Oscar for Best Original Score for the Danny Boyle directorial Slumdog Millionaire, which won eight Academy Awards. Slumdog Millionaire also got Resul Pookutti the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, while lyricist Gulzar and Ar Rahman jointly won the award for the Best Original Song (‘Jai Ho’), taking India’s count for the movie to three. This year has brought...

Flamboyant Indian filmmaker Subhash Ghai, known for several big Bollywood hits from the 1970s through the 2000s, has entered the world of streaming with film “36 Farmhouse.”

The film is produced by Zee Studios and Ghai’s Mukta Arts, the company behind iconic films “Karz” (1980), “Hero” (1983), “Karma” (1986), “Ram Lakhan” (1989), “Saudagar” (1991), “Khalnayak” (1993), “Pardes” (1997) and “Taal” (1999), all directed and produced by Ghai.

In his pomp, Ghai directed a virtual who’s who of Bollywood including Dilip Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Nutan.

In “36 Farmhouse” Ghai tackles a topical tale born out of the several Covid-19 induced lockdowns India has endured over the past 18 months. It follows a father-son pair of migrant workers who on the way back to their native village during the pandemic shutdown find jobs at a lavish farmhouse owned by a rich lady.

The 1965 film had music by Ravi and lyrics penned by Sahir Ludhianvi, who gave some iconic songs like Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen and Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu. Directed by Yash Chopra, Waqt starred Sunil Dutt, Raaj Kumar and Shashi Kapoor...

Veteran star Raaj Kumar brought alive yet another tragic love story of Heer – Ranjha on the big screen with yesteryear actress Priya Rajvansh. Now bringing the tale yet again in a new form is filmmaker Chetan Anand. Interestingly, Chetan is the son of director Ketan Anand, who helmed the 70s classic. Talking about hisRead More

The post What? Heer – Ranjha will have a new version now? appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.

Remember the super hit song Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh..... from Meena Kumari's timeless classic Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai. Incidentally, the Daastaan (story) of Meena Kumari's life has suddenly become a hot piece of news since biopics are ruling the roost in Bollywood hence everybody is keen to exploit the life of the tragedy queen and mint money.

On one hand filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has reportedly signed Queen actress Kangana Ranaut to play Meena Kumari in his film which is an adaption of the biography on Meena Kumari, penned by eminent late journalist Vinod Mehta.

On the other hand, interestingly, Meena Kumari's step-son Tajdar Amrohi, son of Kamal Amrohi from his first wife, is also making a movie titled Meena Baa Kamaal (Meena - the extraordinary). Initially Manisha Koirala was announced to play the lead but she declined the offer and now a new actress would play the part.

Dia Mirza's wedding in Delhi on Saturday evening with filmmaker Sahil Sangha was supposed to be a non-filmy affair. However some of Dia's dear friends from the film industry did finally turn up. These were mostly Dia's old buddies and the entire team of her first production Love Breakups Zindagi was there. This was the film during which Dia's relationship with Sahil grew and cemented into an indelible togetherness. Hence the presence of the film's team. There was Zayed Khan who had played Dia's male lead in Love Breakups Zindagi. There were Pallavi Sharda and Satyadeep Mishra who played the second lead. There was also Cyrus Sahukar who was part of the film's cast. Interestingly Aditi Rao Hydari who was formerly married to Satyadeep Mishra was also at the Dia's wedding. Not too often would you find this former couple together at the same venue. Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta...

Shanghai, Jan 20: Bollywood cinema is bringing China a wee bit closer to India. Chinese women in particular are now becoming big fans of Bollywood, due to the passionate romance, emotions and family bonding they show on screen.

Talk to the young Chinese and they express their love for Indian movies, even though their knowledge of India otherwise is limited and often viewed through the prism of Bollywood song and dance.

Going by the reaction of so many Chinese youngsters, the message of going by what one's heart says in Raj Kumar Hirani's "3 Idiots" is a big hit among them.

"Youngsters in China love to watch Indian love stories," 23-year-old Jiachen Fang told a visiting Ians correspondent.

"3 Idiots" dubbed.

Shimla, Jan 15: Just as you leave the Mall, the hill station's main shopping street, towards the chief minister's official residence, the narrow road meanders its way to a heritage hotel owned by the erstwhile royal family of Jubbal that has an enduring link to Bollywood.

Uday Singh and his grand Woodville Palace, now a heritage hotel with typical British Raj architecture, have over the years seen no less than 25 films shot there, among them Prakash Mehra's "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar", Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Black" and Raj Kumar Hirani's "3 Idiots".

But then, the former royal has also witnessed the ugly side of the picture.

Dilip Kumar has the privilege of acting opposite great actors of Indian cinema. From Prithviraj Kapoor (Mughal-e-azam), Sohrab Modi (Yahudi) , Moti Lal (Devdas), Balraj Sahni (Sangharsh), Raaj Kumar (Saudagar) and Amitabh Bachchan (Shakti). However, the only actor who has overshadowed Dilip Kumar till date has been, any guess.? Yes, you have rightly guessed. He is none other but the exceptional Sanjeev Kumar. And what's amazing is that Dilip Kumar has no regrets, instead the...

Fox Star Studios’ CEO Vijay Singh has revealed further details of its Hindi remake of UK production Metro Manila, which the studio is co-producing with the Bhatt brothers’ Vishesh Films.

Entitled City Lights, the film is scheduled to start shooting in December for a tentative May release, with Hansal Mehta directing and Raj Kumar heading the cast.

“We are taking the germ of the idea and giving it Indian soul and emotion,” Singh told Screen. “We brought Metro Manila to the table and suggested Vishesh Films produce the film as part of our four-film agreement with them.”

Fox International Productions acquired worldwide right remake rights to the film in a deal announced this year at Cannes. Other foreign-language remakes and an English-language remake are also understood to be on the cards.

Following City Of Lights, Fox Star and Vishesh Films will also co-produce Mohit Suri’s Hamari Adhuri Kahaani, starring Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan, and [link=nm...

After the recent news about him not featuring in Nh 10, Rajkumar Yadav is said to have bagged the remake of Bimal Roy's classic Do Bigha Zameen, titled City Lights to be produced by Bhatts and Fox Star Studios. While we hear that Rajkumar opted out of the Anushka Sharma starrer citing date issues, the actor seems to have had no problem in striking a deal for this Hansal Mehta directorial. Raj Kumar will be essaying the role of Balraj Sahni from the original. The film has also been a victim of controversy after director Ajay Bahl walked out of it. The B A Pass fame director Ajay was initially roped in by the Bhatts for this ambitious venture but he backed out citing creative differences. Now, Hansal Mehta has been brought in, to direct the movie. However, now with the director and lead actor in place, the movie is...

Dadamoni, better recognized as Ashok Kumar, the veteran actor of Indian Cinema is perhaps the first star of Bollywood who ruled tinsel town long before the celebrated trio Dilip Kumar, Raj Kumar and Dev Anand took centre stage. However you would be surprised to know that Ashok Kumar became an actor not by choice but by chance. Son of a lawyer Kunjlal Ganguly, Ashok Kumar aka Kumudlal Ganguly after completing his B.Sc from Robertson College, Jabalpur, was forced to pursue Law a...

Humko Mita Sake Yeh Zamaane Mein Dum Nahin Humse Zamaana Khud Hain ... Zamaane Se Hum Nahin!True to his splendid dialogue from the movie Bulandi (1981) Raaj Kumar, the versatile actor of Indian cinema and better recognized for his catchphrase 'Jaani', lived a regal life in reality too. Like the aristocrat he mingled with the select creme de la creme members of the society, smoked pipe, the distinctive style of the nobles and kept himself furtive away from the...

The film Zanjeer, through which Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan found his stardom, initially was rejected by Dev Anand, Raaj Kumar and many more actors. Filmmaker Prakash Mehra decided to shelve the project when Salim-Javed, the script-writers, introduced him to the then upcoming actor, Amitabh Bachchan.However, Bachchan had a string of 11 flops under his belt. Also the role demanded a macho action hero while Bachchan had majorly done soft and romantic roles like Pyar Ki...

After the phenomenal success of Kai Po Che! which was an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's The 3 Mistakes of My Life, Disney Utv is producing another movie based on a Chetan Bhagat bestseller. The studio has roped in Raj Kumar Gupta to direct a movie based on Chetan Bhagat's highest selling novel Revolution 2020. The director debuted with the studio and has directed his three films Aamir, No One Killed Jessica and Ghanchakkar with Disney Utv. Chetan Bhagat shared the draft of his latest book with the creative team at Disney Utv during the pre-production of Kai Po Che! The Studio immediately saw the cinematic potential in the novel, which is high on drama and entertainment and at the same time hugely relevant to the youth of today. The studio snapped up the rights to the book immediately, a few months before it was launched. Within just a month of...

Jumma chumma de de... Screamed Amitabh Bachchan openly as he smooched the sexy Kimi Katkar to the delight of the cine goer in the 90's hit movie Hum. Flashback into the 60's and we had the passionate Raaj Kumar urging his beloved Meena Kumari Choo lene do nazuk hotoon ko... to quench his yearn for a kiss! The two above contrasting songs thus give a peek into the gradual change that the kiss scenes have undergone over the years in Hindi cinema. Today a kiss has become an integral...

Bollywood has always been fascinated with our great patriotic heroes and their lives. A number of filmmakers have either tried portraying lives of Indian patriotic heroes on celluloid or make a movie on patriotic theme. Here is a list of 10 Bollywood stars who portrayed different patriotic roles. Manoj Kumar The yesteryear actor has acted in ‘Shaheed’, ‘Upkaar’ and ‘Purab Aur Pashchim’. All were patriotic movies. He was popularly given the name of ‘Bharat’ after he acted in a series of patriotic movies. Raj Kumar He played the role of ‘Brigadier Suryadev Singh’ in ‘Tirangaa’. He ...

After wowing the audience with his good-boy act in this year's first surprise hit Kai Po Che!, the talented Raj Kumar Yadav is ready with his next release Boyss Toh Boyss Hain. Now we all know that Raj Kumar is an effortless actor, but for a particular scene in the film, this understated actor had to really push hard. Well, we're not referring to his luck but a scooter that actually Read More...

The shooting of Rajkumar Hirani’s P.K is going on full swing in Belgium and we have spotted Anushka Sharma with a new hairdo on the movie set. She was chatting with the fans around on the street. She wore a printed short dress and a jacket. She chopped her hair and dons an altogether new look. The ‘Kai Po Che’ actor Sushant Singh Rajput was also seen on the film set. He too flew to Belgium to shoot his part. Earlier there were reports of differences between Anushka and Sushant when the former commented about Sushant’s role in P.K. Anushka, in an interview had apparently stated, ""Sushant has only eight days of work (in Raj Kumar H...

After wowing the audience with his good-boy act in this year's first surprise hit Kai Po Che!, the talented Raj Kumar Yadav is ready with his next release Boyss Toh Boyss Hain.Now we all know that Raj Kumar is an effortless actor, but for a particular scene in the film, this understated actor had to really push hard. Well, we're not referring to his luck but a scooter that actually conked off in the middle of Delhi's busy Pritampure Bridge. The scene required Raj Kumar to...

Coming up on Friday we get to see the great Vidya Balan take on another avatar and this one is quite kooky! Yes, Vidya is testing her comedy chops and playing funny in the upcoming Raj Kumar Gupta directed Ghanchakkar, which also stars Emraan Hashmi. The actress plays Neetu Athray aka Mrs. Ghanchakkar who is described as a lady with a sweet demeanor with a firebrand Punjaban trapped inside. Neetu is not into comfy clothes – she is into fashion atrocities. She never thinks enough is ever enough, she believes life should be lived young when one Is young and everything from the TV to the apartment to family holidays should be king-size.

We got a very quick and way to short 6 minutes with the actress and she gave us an inside look at playing Neetu! Check it out!

Describing the film Vidya says, “Ghanchakkar is a thriller, of course, being Raj Kumar’s favorite genre,...

Directed by notable filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, Pakeezah (1972) contains everything one would envisage in a typical Bollywood film. This includes drama, romance, suspense, astounding cinematography, as well as exquisite song and dance sequences. It is a film which surely anyone infatuated with Indian cinema will love. It is also remembered for being one of the last great films to have starred the legendary actress Meena Kumari. She has been dubbed the ‘tragedy queen’ of Indian Cinema and also set the foundation when it comes to intense method acting. The film began production in the late 1950s, but took 14 years to complete. Due to a rift between Amrohi and Kumari (who were married to each other), filming came to a halt and it was in 1972 that the audience finally saw the beauty that is Pakeezah. These 14 years were no doubt worth the wait!

Set in the backdrop of Lucknow, Pakeezah is about...

Who would have known that forty-four years after Raja Harishchandra (1913), India would be subjected to one of the most powerful and touching epics to have ever released from their film industry. This film was of course Mehboob Khan’s magnum opus Mother India (1957). A remake of Khan’s previous film Aurat (1940), Mother India has renowned actress Nargis playing the role of Radha; who is by far one of the greatest characters to have graced the big screen. The film was released 10 years after India’s independence and partition from British colonial rule. It is centred on the social and economic conditions of the country during the post-independence era and met with unanimous acclaim both from the critics and the public.

The story is based on Radha, Shamu (Raaj Kumar) and their children, who are subjected to extreme exploitation from Sukhilala (Kanhaiyalal) after Shamu’s mother takes a 500 rupee loan from...

Mumbai, April 7: Contrary to reports that a "question mark" hangs over the fate of Raj Kumar Hirani's "Pk" following Sanjay Dutt's impending jail term, the dates issue regarding the precious project has been happily sorted out.

Aamir Khan has gone out of his way to allot dates out of turn to Hirani's film to ensure that Sanjay's scenes are completed before the latter's proposed incarceration starts from April 18.

The 53-year-old was sentenced to five years in jail by the Supreme Court March 21 for illegal arms possession during the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts.

He was asked to surrender in four weeks to serve his remaining term of three-and-half years as he has already spent 18 months in jail.

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In spite of the trauma that Sanjay Dutt is getting ready to face with his re-incarceration, the actor on Thursday evening at his residence in Pali Hill assured the makers of his three under-production films Zanjeer, Policegiri and P.K. that he would complete their films in the next three weeks before he is expected to be imprisoned. A friend of the actor who spent the entire day and night at the Dutts' Pali Hill residence says, "Yes, Sanju Sir has made a commitment. Zanjeer requires 3 more days, Raj Kumar Hirani's P.K. requires 7 more days and Policegiri needs 17 days to be completed. In spite of the shock that he went through on Thursday (of hearing the honourable Supreme Court's verdict), Sanju Sir assured the Zanjeer director Apoorva Lakhia, P.K.'s Raju Hirani and the Policegiri producer T.P. Aggarwal that their films would be completed. Sanju Sir told them,...

While most Bollywood films rely on some hit numbers to get them more publicity, Raj Kumar Gupta has stayed away from including those in his films. But now, that Raj Kumar Gupta, director will be shooting two special music videos for his next film, Ghanchakkar, produced by Utv Motion Pictures. Apparently, this is the first time that he will be shooting a music video. None of Raj Kumar's previous films, Aamir (2008) and No One Killed Jessica (2011), have had song-and-dance seque...

On February 22nd, Disney Utv released Kai Po Che, a film that was produced on the sheer force of creative instincts and trust in the subject. Teamed with an incredible marketing and distribution strategy it has rewritten the rules of making a non-star cast movie a resounding success. In North America, the opening weekend collections are the biggest numbers by far for a film with debutant lead actors and BoxOfficeGuru.com confirms that the film has crossed the half million mark with a total of $522,765 for Feb 22-24.

“The numbers are a testament to our faith in the story and the talent behind it. It’s a pivotal point in our film industry, just goes to show that we can make highly commercial and quality cinema even with debutant leads, backed with a solid distribution and marketing plan” said Lokesh Dhar, Executive Director, Distribution and Syndication (North America).

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Mumbai, Mar 2: Actor Raj Kumar Yadav, who has portrayed the character of Govind in "Kai Po Che", says he was earlier rejected for the same role.

He admits he was only chosen once casting director Mukesh Chhabra came on board.

"Many people wouldn't know that earlier when it (the film) was with Excel Entertainment, there was another casting director and I had auditioned for the role of Govind and I was rejected.

"After that when Mukesh bhai came on board, a list was given to him that these people have auditioned and they are not to be called, my name was also there in it," Raj Kumar said here Friday at the Andheri.

On February 22nd, Disney Utv released Kai Po Che, a film that was produced on the sheer force of creative instincts and trust in the subject. Teamed with an incredible marketing and distribution strategy it has rewritten the rules of making a non-star cast movie a resounding success. In North America, the opening weekend collections are the biggest numbers by far for a film with debutant lead actors and BoxOfficeGuru.com confirms that the film has crossed the half million mark with a total of $522,765 for Feb 22-24.

“The numbers are a testament to our faith in the story and the talent behind it. It’s a pivotal point in our film industry, just goes to show that we can make highly commercial and quality cinema even with debutant leads, backed with a solid distribution and marketing plan,” said Lokesh Dhar, Executive Director, Distribution and Syndication (North America).

After a...

In the background of the Delhi Rape case and other associated legal wrangles going on in the courts all over the country side, the legal profession, the manner in which it is manipulating the system, by reading between the lines of rules and formulations, has come into scrutiny and aptly coinciding with the turn of associated events, Subhash Kapoor's Jolly Llb is a stark commentary on the legal profession in a humorous manner.As a matter of fact it was Raj Kumar Hirani...

Last Friday’s most awaited movie, Kai Po Che had its own clothesline launched recently by the star cast from the movie – Amit Sadh, Rajkumar Yadav and Sushant Singh Rajput – in a fashion show at Reliance Trends store in Infiniti Mall, Mumbai.

The afternoon saw the best of the collection being displayed through a live fashion show by models showcasing Reliance Trends’ newly launched SS’13 collection followed by a fashion show by the lead cast. The stars also interacted with the audience and shared some special moments from the film. Niharika Khan has designed the clothes of the three characters and the cast was happy that each look accentuated the character’s personality. “There was nothing there just for adding some glamour,” Raj Kumar said. Amit Sadh admitted that he was a bit nervous while walking the ramp but it was fun too. The camaraderie between the three was easily...

‘Kai Po Che’ opened with a rave reviews and awesome collection at the box-office. The movie earned Rs 4.5 crore on the opening day at the domestic box-office. Based on Chetan Bhagat’s famous novel, ‘The 3 Mistakes Of My Life’, the film was released on Friday in 1000 theatres worldwide. The film is based on three close ambitious and energetic friends played by Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh and Raj Kumar. Amrita Puri of ‘Aisha’ is the only female lead of the movie. Made on a budget of Rs12 crore, the movie was produced by Utv. "It's a fantastic start for Kai Po Che! and it will only keep on growing over the weekend. We are l...

Still from Kya Hua Is Shahar Ko?

In the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival (from Feb 7-17), five Indian films have made the cut in various sections of the festival. No, as reported by some sections of the media ( here and here), Ram Gopal Varma’s The Attacks of 26/11 is not one of them. Here are the five films:

Panorama Special: Kai Po Che (Brothers… For life) by Abhishek Kapoor

Kai Po Che is the adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s novel ‘The 3 Mistakes of My Life’. It revolves around Ishaan, Omi and Govind who are young, ambitious, restless and best of friends.

“Skilfully merging traditional elements of mainstream Indian filmmaking, a sensitive score and exquisite use of unique locations, Kai Po Che stands out as an example of modern cinema from Bollywood. It deals with India’s reality in a distinctive manner, and is surprisingly different in its ambition to...

Arshad Warsi has said that he does not know whether there will be a third Munna Bhai film. The actor played Circuit in the first two films Munna Bhai M.B.B.S and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani and starring Sanjay Dutt in the title role. According to Ians, Warsi said: "I don't know about [the status of the film]. Raju (Hirani) is the best person to answer. I think Vidhu Vinod Chopra wants to make it but I don't know. "When will they, I really have no idea. I have been very busy with my projects so I really don't know. Raju and Vinod are the right people to answer." Warsi and Dutt were widely praised for their performances in the pictures , and the second film in the series went on to win the 2004 National Film Award for 'Best Popular Film', and several Filmfare awards, including (more)...