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Pritish Nandy, the Indian poet, producer and filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 73.

Born in 1951 in Bihar, he produced many films such as Bollywood Calling, Sur, Kaante, Chameli and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, among others. Numerous figures in Indian entertainment have been paying tribute to the influential figure, whose death was confirmed to local news sites by his son, Kushan Nandy.

Nandy also produced comedy-drama Four More Shots Please!, which won an International Emmy nomination in 2020, and romantic anthology series Modern Love Mumbai for Prime Video.

He was also a prolific journalist, serving as the publishing director of The Times of India Group as well as editor of The Illustrated Weekly of India, The Independent, and Filmfare in the 1980s. He was also a recipient of India’s civilian honor, the Padma Shri, in 1977, as well as an International Humanitarian Award in 2012.

Many Bollywood stars paid their tribute online to Nandy,...

Actress Chitrangda Singh has set the Monday mood right by hitting the gym early in the morning.

Taking to Instagram stories, Chitrangda shared a boomerang video of herself from the gym.

In the clip, the actress is seen sitting on a bench in the gym and taking a mirror selfie video. Dressed in black gym wear, she is seen flipping her hair.

For the caption, Chitrangda wrote: “Hair flippin’ workout done!”

Chitrangda stepped into the world of acting with ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, a crime drama, in 2005. She then featured in films such as ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’, ‘Desi Boyz’, ‘I,Me Aur Main’, ‘Baazaar’, ’Inkaar’ and ‘Saheb’, ‘Biwi Aur Gangster 3’. She made her web debut with the romantic comedy anthology ‘Modern Love Mumbai’ in 2022.

The actress was last seen on screen in 2023 film ‘Gaslight’ starring Sara Ali Khan.

Actress Suzanne Bernert, who recently lost her husband Akhil Mishra following an accident in the kitchen, found support in Ila Arun and Nandita Puri as they met over coffee. The German actress based in India finds support from industry friends.

Suzanne, well known for playing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in films and television series like as ‘The Accidental Prime Minister,’ ‘Pradhanmantri,’ and ‘7 Rcr,’ and has worked in shows like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ among others.

The actress said: “I’m in this weird in-between place, balancing the personal loss and trying to get back to work. My mother is not here in the country and she couldn’t travel because of her poor health. And Akhil’s family is engaged in rituals as we will be performing his Triyodashi tomorrow.”

“Meanwhile I’m thankful to have few friends from industry lending me support and love. Many friends took out...

Actress Suzanne Bernert, who recently lost her husband Akhil Mishra following an accident in the kitchen, found support in Ila Arun and Nandita Puri as they met over coffee. The German actress based in India finds support from industry friends.

Suzanne, well known for playing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in films and television series like as ‘The Accidental Prime Minister,’ ‘Pradhanmantri,’ and ‘7 Rcr,’ and has worked in shows like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ among others.

The actress said: “I’m in this weird in-between place, balancing the personal loss and trying to get back to work. My mother is not here in the country and she couldn’t travel because of her poor health. And Akhil’s family is engaged in rituals as we will be performing his Triyodashi tomorrow.”

“Meanwhile I’m thankful to have few friends from industry lending me support and love. Many friends took out...

Actor Akhil Mishra, who has worked in films such as the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’ passed away after an accident in the kitchen. He was 67. A source said: “It was an accident. He was found injured on the floor in the kitchen and died in the hospital. And now the body has been taken for autopsy. We are waiting for the reports.”

The source said that his wife, Suzanne was shooting in Hyderabad when the incident happened.

Akhil Mishra, was born 1965. He has worked in films such as ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’,‘Gandhi, My Father’ and television serials such as ‘Pradhanmantri’.

He gained popularity by doing the cameo role of Librarian Dubey in ‘3 Idiots’ and playing the role of Umed Singh Bundela in Uttaran starring Tina Datta and Rashami Desai.

Akhil was first married to Manju Mishra in 1983 who had acted with him in his first feature film ‘Dhat Tere…...

Actor Akhil Mishra, who has worked in films such as the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain’ passed away after an accident in the kitchen. He was 67. A source said: “It was an accident. He was found injured on the floor in the kitchen and died in the hospital. And now the body has been taken for autopsy. We are waiting for the reports.”

The source said that his wife, Suzanne was shooting in Hyderabad when the incident happened.

Akhil Mishra, was born 1965. He has worked in films such as ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’,‘Gandhi, My Father’ and television serials such as ‘Pradhanmantri’.

He gained popularity by doing the cameo role of Librarian Dubey in ‘3 Idiots’ and playing the role of Umed Singh Bundela in Uttaran starring Tina Datta and Rashami Desai.

Akhil was first married to Manju Mishra in 1983 who had acted with him in his first feature film ‘Dhat Tere…...

The trailer of the upcoming movie ‘Afwaah’ was unveiled on Wednesday. The film, directed by Sudhir Mishra of ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi,’ stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar, Sumeet Vyas, T J Bhanu and Sharib Hashmi.

The trailer, which is two minutes and thirty seconds in length, shows Sumeet as a politician who is in hot pursuit of his fiancee (played by Bhumi) after she runs away from home and Nawaz’s character comes to her rescue. A rumour that Bhumi and Nawaz’s character eloped together is unleashed by those in power.

Director Sudhir Mishra said: “What if the monster chasing you is a bloody rumour? Basically you’re screwed because there’s no place to hide. The monster will always get there before you. What is worse is that sometimes the monster comes in the shape of a friend or a lover or a parent. If this is not the...

Mumbai, Nov 29 (Ians) Actress Chitrangada Singh is playing a pivotal role in the upcoming crime thriller ‘Bob Biswas’. As the look of her character in the film holds a resemblance to her debut film ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, in conversation with Ians, the actress shares more. The film ‘Bob Biswas’, directed by Diya Annapurna Ghosh, […]...

DeathThe 63-year-old actor was best known for his work on the TV show ‘Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya’ and appearances in films like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and ‘Bandit Queen.’PTITwitterVeteran actor Anupam Shyam, who was admitted to a city hospital in Mumbai due to kidney infection last week, died on Monday following multiple organ failure, his friend actor Yashpal Sharma said. The 63-year-old actor, best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen, was admitted to Lifeline hospital in suburban Goregaon four days ago. Sharma said Shyam breathed his last at the hospital amid the presence of his two brothers, Anurag and Kanchan. "The doctors informed us about his death 40 minutes ago. I was at the hospital with his brothers Anurag and Kanchan. His body is still there in the hospital. His body will be brought to his residence,...

Five of India’s leading filmmakers are joining hands for an as-yet untitled anthology film about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The project will be produced by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s Benares Mediaworks. Other filmmakers contributing to the anthology include Ketan Mehta, Sudhir Mishra, Hansal Mehta and Subhash Kapoor.

“The past few months during the lockdown we have been speaking more regularly than ever before,” Sinha told Variety“. “Obviously a lot of those conversations have been about this pandemic that ground the whole world to a halt. We could see a lot change or unravel. I thought this must be recorded for posterity. We had to cherrypick the stories we would like to tell. It is a fascinating bunch we have put together.”

The filmmakers are all well-known chroniclers of the Indian condition. Sinha had a fruitful Bollywood innings, including big-budget sci-fi “Ra.One” starring Shah Rukh Khan, and then changed direction with religious intolerance drama “Mulk,...

Actress Chitrangda Singh was in town to shoot for her upcoming film "Bob Biswas", and she made most of her stay by going on a sari shopping spree.

The "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" actress traversed the length and breadth of Gariahat and Hatibagan, areas that are considered to be street shoppers' paradise.

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"I absolutely love the handloom craft of Bengal. It was one of the main reasons why I was excited about being stationed in Kolkata. I bought saris fashioned from Murshidabadi silk, tussar silk and the famous Baluchari sari," said Chitrangda.

The spin-off movie that the actress is shooting for tells the backstory of the assassin Bob Biswas in Sujoy Ghosh's 2012 Vidya Balan-starrer, "Kahaani". Although Bob Biswas was brilliantly performed by Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee in that film, Abhishek Bachchan will star in the title role of the spin-off flick.

National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra enjoyed working with actress Tisca Chopra on web series "Hostages", and says he would love to collaborate with her again.

Directed by Mishra, the ten-episode web series tells the tale of a doctor, essayed by Chopra, whose family is taken hostage and she has to make a tough decision -- to kill an innocent man or to save her loved ones. The Hotstar web series also marks the digital debut of the "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" maker.

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"It was a wonderful experience (working with Tisca). First, it is a great character of a stubborn, strong, bold woman. When you hear the word bold, you always think of the sexuality, but the bold here is someone who is independent, a professional and at the top of her game, she also happens to be a mother and a wife,...

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who is making a foray into the digital content world with crime thriller show "Hostages", says every good story comes with an element of suspense.

Mishra was interacting with the media while promoting "Hostages" along with cast members Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, Parvin Dabas, Dalip Tahil, and Aashim Gulati, apart from Nikhil Madhok - Executive Vice President and Head of Original Content, Hotstar, here.

Known for helming films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", "Dharavi" and "Chameli" -- which touched upon social issues -- Mishra was asked how different it was for him to direct a thriller.

"I have done a thriller. I made a film called 'Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin' before thrillers were fashionable here. It was released two years before 'Satya'. Personally, I like suspense and thriller films," he said.

"I think every good story is actually a suspense story in the sense that it has to surprise you.

Back in 2005, we saw the release of the film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi featuring Chitrangda Singh, Shiney Ahuja and Kay Kay Menon. The film that was directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Rangita and Pritish Nandy followed the story of three youngsters during the 1970 set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, when the country was undergoing massive social and political changes. Now years on we hear that the makers of the film have decided on making a sequel. Confirming the same on twitter, Sudhir Mishra posted, "It's not an accident that Pritish produced Hazaaron! I narrated d idea n he said go for it. Nobody else had d balls. N now v will do d sequel though d final script is not ready yet." Further talking about whether sequel to the film will feature chart busting music like the first Sudhir added, "Swanand n Shantanu will hopefully agree to...

Sudhir Mishra is known for his hard hitting films and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi was one of the path breaking films in his career that received a lot of critical and mass acclaim. After Inkaar, Sudhir has now decided to make a film on political romance.

Set in the picturesque locales of the North, the film will see a young actress playing the title role. Though the cast has not been finalized, Sudhir revealed that his muse and his favourite actress Chitrangda Singh will not be a part of the project since the role doesn't suit her. It may be noted that, Chitrangda has been a part of most of Sudhir's popular works that include Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Yeh Saali Zindagi and the recent Inkaar.

Prior to this, Sudhir had announced a venture with Chitrangda titled Pehle Aap Janab which also starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor. After long delay, Sudhir...

10. Chitrangada Singh (I, Me Aur Main)

Beginning her career as a model in Delhi, Chitrangada Singh made her debut on the Bollywood screen with Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005). Her performance as Geeta Rao, firstly a student caught up against volatile political and social issues in India and then a woman who chooses to be with the man she loves, rather than her husband, had won her critical acclaim.

The year 2013 saw Chitrangada as Anushka Lal opposite John Abraham in I, Me Aur Main (Dir. Kapil Sharma). Playing the role of a girlfriend who is frustrated at her boyfriend Ishaan for the lack of responsibilities and maturity he shows, Chitrangada gauged the conflicting emotions gracefully. She emotively portrayed the fine balance between assertiveness and her broken feelings.

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Huma Qureshi had stolen many hearts in through the critically acclaimed Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 and 2 (Dir. Anurag Kashyap; 2012). She...

Mumbai, Dec 26: "Back in 'Hazaaron...' space", says filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who has just finished penning a new script and says it is "grittier" than his 2005 critically acclaimed film "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi".

"Finished another script. I think I am back in 'Hazaaron...' space though this is a grittier, tougher film," Mishra posted on Twitter Thursday.

"Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", which featured Kay Kay Menon, Chitrangada Singh and Shiney Ahuja, was a social drama set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency. The film received rave reviews and was screened at many international film festivals as well.

Meanwhile,.

Mumbai, Dec 1: "Where are the soft, slightly unsure men with doubt and longing in their hearts?" asks filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who feels men are not portrayed appropriately in Indian cinema.

Mishra, known for directing movies like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", "Chameli", and "Yeh Saali Zindagi", took to micro-blogging site Twitter to express his views on Indian cinema's portrayla of men.

"Indian cinema can reflect on violence in society, but they need to also reflect that many films show violent men as cool. Of course, strong roles should be written for women, but what kind of male morons are we portraying in our cinema?".

Macau, July 4: Film and Television actor Ram Kapoor will be seen in a triple role in "Humshakals" and he is excited about the film, to be directed by Sajid Khan.

"I am starting 'Humshakals' with Sajid Khan where I do a triple role. I am excited about it... we will start shooting in September and it will release next June," Ram, currently ruling the small screen as a business tycoon in the romantic drama "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", told Ians.

Other than this, the actor, who worked in films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Udaan", is busy with Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar-starrer "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" and "Santa Banta".

"It.

News is doing all the rounds that Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh who has delivered power-packed performance in movies like ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi', 'Desi Boyz', and 'Inkaar', has reportedly filed for divorce from golfer husband Jyoti Randhawa at Gurgaon family court on Friday. They have been married for the past 12 years and also have a son, Zorawar. The couple is trying their level best to keep their divorce a private affair. The duo has reportedly hired lawyers from Delhi. The divorce is taking place on mutual consent and there was no any objection from any sides. Both are co-operating and trying that the matter settles soon be...

Mumbai, April 23: He may be making films on serious issues, but Sudhir Mishra confesses that unlike his movies, he is a romantic person in real life.

"I am quite a romantic. I was also one of those studs who always falls in love," he told reporters here Monday at the music launch of "I Don't Luv You".

"Love is a difficult thing. Its not easy to maintain. In a pulpy love story they tell you lies about love, it causes great harm because it fades, reinvents. So friendship is a better word for me."

Known for films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Chameli", Mishra's last release, was "Inkaar". Starring Chitrangada.

Mumbai, April 5: Sudhir Mishra says that if he would ever remake an old classic, it would be Guru Dutt's masterpiece "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam".

Set in 19th century Bengal, the film tells decaying feudalism of landlords through the characters played by Guru Dutt, Meena Kumari, Rahman and Waheeda Rahman. Directed by Abrar Alvi, the 1962 film is still appreciated for marvellous performances by the entire cast, superb cinematography and extraordinary song picturisations.

"If I will ever make a remake of a film then it will be 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'," Mishra, known for directing films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Yeh Saali Zindagi", said here in an interview.

The film won four Filmfare Awards, including the best.

Bollywood hunk John Abraham took the opportunity during a recent promotional event for his new blockbuster romantic-comedy I, Me Aur Main, releasing through Reliance Entertainment on 1st March 2013, to get up close and personal to some lovely ladies – but alas, it was all in the name of work as the gorgeous actor met with female journalists in Mumbai to discuss his new film and to answer some intimate questions about love and relationships. And according to all sources present, the event turned out to be a no-holds-barred, candid chat, as John bared his soul.

The cheeky chappy actor is quoted as saying: “The movie promotion of I, Me Aur Main was just an ‘excuse’ to have a heart-to-heart chat with a few ladies from the media over a cup of coffee.”

The ‘women only’ event was a real treat for the media ladies as they blushed their way through the...

Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham makes a departure from his typical action-hunk roles to play a handsome, self-obsessed, vain music producer who learns a hard but valuable lesson about love and relationships in Reliance Entertainment’s latest rom-com I Me Aur Main.

The charming John Abraham (Academy Award nominated film Water, Houseful 2, Force) plays Ishaan, a charismatic, strikingly handsome music producer from Mumbai. A typical city boy, Ishaan leads a sheltered life that revolves around himself and his wants and his needs. His self-absorbed existence revolves around his mother (Zarina Wahib – My Name Is Khan, Agneepath), who rests on his every word and caters to his every whim, his over-protective elder sister Shivani (Mini Mathur) and his long-suffering girlfriend Anushka (Chitrangda Singh – Desi Boyz, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi). Ishaan takes all the devoted women in his life for granted.

But one day his picture perfect life comes crashing down around him with sad,...

Mumbai, Jan 19: He believes his own imperfections reflect in the characters in his films, but "Inkaar" filmmaker Sudhir Mishra says the audience doesn't enjoy watching characters which are a mirror of their own personality.

The acclaimed filmmaker is known for projects like "Chameli", "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Khoya Khoya Chand". He doesn't mind the mixed reviews to "Inkaar", which delves into the subject of sexual harrassment at workplace.

Talking about weak characters in his movies, he said: "People in this country often confuse a weak character for a weak performance. In 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi', a lot of people preferred.

Sudhir Mishra is back with his latest Bollywood offering “Inkaar”. The film stars Chitrangada Singh with whom the director has already worked in two other films- “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi” and “Yeh Saali Zindagi”. The male lead of the film is Arjun Rampal who is working with Sudhir Mishra for the first-time. The film is based on sexual harassment at office. Chitrangada plays the role of Maya Luthra who works as a copy-writer in an Advertising Agency. Arjun plays the role of the CEO of the firm. The trailer depicts their relationship that slowly becomes stronger. Chitrangada is shown soon getting promoted to the post of National...

Mumbai, Jan 16: At a time gender issues are dominating headlines, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's latest offering "Inkaar" is bound to evoke more than ususal interest.

Starring Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh in the lead roles, the film explores the theme of sexual harassment at the workplace.

But Mishra, a director known for his bold and offbeat themes, contends that it is not a problem that really afflicts Bollywood, despite all the tall stories about casting couches.

Relationships in the industry are mostly "consensual", or "at worst a barter", said Mishra, best known for his 2005 film "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" about.

Mumbai, Jan 16: Known for making films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Chameli", filmmaker Sudhir Mishra considers cinema as his muse and says he won't ever cheat on it.

He has roped in Arjun Rampal along with Chitrangada Singh, known as his favourite, for his forthcoming "Inkaar", which puts the spotlight on sexual harassment at the work place, says he has never cast actors in a wrong way.

"I have been in the industry for 25 years. I have never cast actors in a wrong way. Cinema is my first muse and I will never cheat on it," Mishra, the writer of cult film "Jaane Bhi Do Yaroon" and a National Award winner,.

Sudesh Mishra is known as one of the talented directors of Bollywood. He has a distinct style of making films and has been appreciated by the critics and the audiences on various occasions. He has to his credit films like “Chameli”, and “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi”. His latest on the block has been “Inkaar” that is all geared for a release on the 18th of January. This film is being produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and stars Chitrangada Singh and Arjun Rampal in the lead roles. It is based on the topic of sexual harassment at office which we are sure will be generating a lot of interest among the youth. It has got U/A ce...

Mumbai, Dec 28: Actress Chitrangada Singh says she is thankful to filmmaker Sudhir Mishra for giving her life as an actor.

She was first cast in Mishra's 2003 film "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", and is often called as his muse.

"Sudhir gave me a life as an actor. I owe him so much. Sudhir is a qualified man. He is a psychologist and he has a degree in that. So he understands different persons, and the way he directs his actors is outstanding," Chitrangada told Ians.

She will be seen in Mishra's next film "Inkaar" too, and says she has experimented with three different looks in the movie.

"I am quite open to.

Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh will be seen onscreen for the first time. Sudhir Mishra has directed a film called ‘Inkaar’ that will release in 2013. The film features this lovely pair. It is being produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. The film is based on a novel concept- sexual harassment at work place. It belongs to the genre of suspense thriller and the issue that it addresses is quite universal. Sudhir Mishra is an award winning director for the film “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi”. It has also been reported that Sudhir Mishra wrote 3 scripts to make sure that the best is made into the kind of film he wanted ‘Inkaar’ to be...

Sudhir Mishra of ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ fame is back with another sensational movie, ‘Inkaar’ starring Chitrangada Singh and Arjun Rampal in the lead roles. The movie is based on sexual harassment of employees at workplaces and its script is considered to be the strong point of the film. The first promo of the film received huge response as it shows Arjun Rampal in the role of a dapper CEO of an advertising agency and Chitrangada Singh as a budding copywriter in his firm. She works under her boss Arjun. He takes her under his wings and trains her how to make it big in the ad film world. However, life takes a U-Turn when Chitr...

Chitrangada Singh association with director Sudhir Mishra has been almost three decades long. It was director Sudhir Mishra who gave her a first break in his film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. So when it came to doing a short film Chitrangada could not simply refuse the director.

Chitrangada will be seen in his next The Clean Up a short film being made for Large Short Film. Sushant Singh will be in the lead opposite the actress. Though it is a short film, the director hopes to create the magic of the 70mm on a tiny screen with this film and has a song composed especially Rahul Ram and Amit Kilam of Indian Ocean. It is said that Director Sudhir Mishra rejected almost 12 scripts before he zeroed in on the perfect story for Large Short Film.

As for Large Short films, it is a large collaborative feature film. 12 directors from 12 cities will...

They have been partners in rhyme for almost a decade now. From Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi to Parineeta to Lago Raho Munnabhai to 3 Idiots, music director Shantanu Moitra and lyricist Swanand Kirkire have always created unforgettable soundtracks together. And now they have woven their magic in a Bengali film. Paanch Adhyay is not only Dia Mirza's first Bengali film, it is also the first Bengali film for the hit jodi of Shantanu-Swanand."Although Paanch Adhyay is a Bengali...

Here's some oven-fresh news and as always, you read it first on 'Bollywood Hungama'... * Ruchi Narain, best known for her work as a writer in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, had directed Kal - Yesterday And Tomorrow and has been signed by Karan Johar to direct a film for Dharma Productions, is also directing the animation film -- Hanuman 3. * Bunty Walia has signed Kaizad Gustad to direct his new film. It's called Saddam Calling Baghdad and stars Boman Irani in the central role. * Producer Ekta Kapoor and director Milan Luthria will commence shooting of the keenly anticipated Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 from 1 August. Stars Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles. * Ace choreographer Ahmed Khan has signed Akshay Kumar for his next venture. * 21 September will witness the release of three heroine-centric movies: Kareena Kapoor's Heroine, Sridevi's English Vinglish and Preity Zinta's Ishkq In Paris.

The leading lady of Sudhir Mishra's next directorial venture Mehrunissa has been zeroed down and it is none other than the sultry Chitrangda Singh. Chitrangda has surpassed the likes of Vidya Balan and Katrina Kaif to bag this role.

In the film, Chitrangda will be seen romancing Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan. Mehrunissa is the story of a female actor in the 1970s and traces her journey from the age of 20 to the present when she is 62.

Mehrunissa will be Chitrangda's third film with the director Sudhir Mishra after Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Yeh Saali Zindagi.

The film is jointly produced by Sudhir Mishra, Nikhil Advani and Dar Motion Pictures.

Mumbai, May 1: Actress Chitrangada Singh, whose performance in her debut film "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" was acclaimed by critics and audience alike, says even after nine years she struggling to get over her character of Geeta Rao.

"I don't know if I have still managed to make people forget Geeta Rao and remember another character that I have played," she told reporters here Monday at the launch of the Indian issue of Vogue magazine.

"...I am still kind of struggling to get over it and make people remember me by something else that I have played. I think it's still.

Actor Kay Kay says the current obsession of filmmakers with marketing is very funny, but very sad also..You are only interested in marketing. You are not making cinema but gathering star surnames, making a project and that we.ll think about the story and other things later,. he told reporters on the sideline of an event.He feels filmmakers. dependency on item numbers is unfair..They (filmmakers) proudly say that the item number made my film a hit. Then why did you make the film? You should have made an item number, or a music video separately. So these things are very funny, but very sad also,. he said.Kay Kay lauds Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Naseeruddin Shah as true actors and says it.s sad that they are not given star status..In terms of percentage, out of 100 only five percent are actors, rest 95 percent are fake.

These are thoughtful times for actress Chitrangada Singh. After her critically acclaimed roles in films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Kal- Yesterday And Tomorrow and Sorry Bhai the actress is currently going through a phase of regret.This phase of regret has to do with her last film Desi Boyz in which Chitrangada tried to go for some image makeover but did not quite make it. Now, we hear the actress is going through a low phase for working against her "serious actor" ima...

The sensuous Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh, who’s known for her good acting as well as her looks a like a late former senior actress Smita Patil. Chitrangda started her acting career through non-commercial films like ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, Basra, Yeh Saali Zindagi. But last year she was seen in commercial movie ‘Desi Boyz and surprised to everyone.

Now, it seems like this dusky beauty is again planning to surp ...

Mumbai, Dec 17: Dusky actress Chitrangada, who started her career with off-beat film 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' in 2003, is glad she finally tried her hand at some commercial cinema this year.

The actress was seen in 'Desi Boyz' recently and is happy with the way the year shaped up.

'The year has been really good. It has seen quite a graph for me personally. My release 'Yeh Saali Zindagi' was in February, and then I shot three films this year. 'Desi Boyz' has already released,' Chitrangada said here at a garment store launch.

'It's been a great year for me and I have got a great response. I have tried to do.

Shiney Ahuja impressed one and all with his acting prowess in films like Gangster, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Woh Lamhe and Life...In A Metro. However, the actor had to go through some tough time in his personal life during the last couple of years. Now Shiney is back on the silver screen with his latest film Ghost. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Shiney Ahuja on Tuesday, November 29, at 1330 hrs Ist. Don't miss!

Shiney Ahuja impressed one and all with his acting prowess in films like Gangster, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Woh Lamhe and Life...In A Metro. However, the actor had to go through some tough time in his personal life during the last couple of years. Now Shiney is back on the silver screen with his latest film Ghost. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Shiney Ahuja on Tuesday, November 29, at 1330 hrs Ist. Don't miss!

Mumbai: Shiney Ahuja ‘s new releases as an actor were “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi” and ” Gangster”. But he was soon trapped in a rape case at the beginning of this year. But he wants to comeback into the silver screen again so that he can financially support his family because all know that he is a versatile, hard working, successful actor. Return of Shiney Ahuja into silver screen is by horror film namely “Ghost”.

He was seen in Bollywood three years ago. ‘Ghost’ is produced by Bharat Shah. Ahuja was charged for raping his maid. He was imprisoned for.

New Delhi, Nov 16: Chitrangada Singh has recreated the sexy and stylish college professor look, earlier portrayed by Sushmita Sen in 'Main Hoon Na', for her latest movie 'Desi Boyz'.

The 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' actress plays the character of an uber chic economics professor in her latest film.

Since her character required her to look edgy, smart, stylish and yet mature, her stylist gave her fringes for her hairdo.

'Desi Boyz' starring Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham along with Chitrangada Singh is all set for release on Nov 25. (Ani)...

If there is someone who is a true epitome of beauty and brains it's Chitrangda Singh. After having made a stunning debut in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chitrangda became the toast of the nation. However, the pretty lass has been really selective in her choice of films preferring quality over quantity. Chitrangda will now be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in Desi Boyz which releases next month. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Chitrangda on Thursday, November 10, at 1530 hrs Ist. Don't miss!

If there is someone who is a true epitome of beauty and brains it's Chitrangda Singh. After having made a stunning debut in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chitrangda became the toast of the nation. However, the pretty lass has been really selective in her choice of films preferring quality over quantity. Chitrangda will now be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in Desi Boyz which releases next month. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Chitrangda on Thursday, November 10, at 1530 hrs Ist. Don't miss!

Mumbai, Nov 8: Shiney Ahuja is set to begin his second innings in the film industry with the horror film 'Ghost' and he thanks producer Bharat Shah for having faith in him.

'First of all, I am thankful to Bharat Shah for keeping faith in me and that itself is a big thing for me. I would be grateful to him for giving me a new life after such a difficult time. He kept advising me like a father and told me to be strong. He used to say, 'Bad times are part and parcel of life and you should forget everything and move on',' said Shiney.

Known for his performances in 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' and 'Gangster - A Love Story',.

The controversial ‘Bai commercial’ rolled out by Micromax Mobile, depicting Shiney Ahuja, has been withdrawn by the company after the actor initiated legal action, confirmed Shiney’s publicist Dale Bhagwagar.

The said advertisement, which tried to take a humorous dig at the Bollywood star out on bail, had infuriated the actor, who sent a legal notice to the mobile company, claiming that the advertisement amounted to willful character assassination and contempt of court.

The critically acclaimed actor best known for his films Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Sins, Life In A Metro, Woh Lamhe, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Gangster, had to spend time in jail after being accused of raping his house maid; a charge he has constantly denied.

“As we know, Shiney had challenged his conviction and the Mumbai High Court has admitted his appeal, which is currently pending hearing. For the mobile company to air such a commercial influencing public opinion...

The controversial .Bai commercial. rolled out by Micromax Mobile, depicting Shiney Ahuja, has been withdrawn by the company after the actor initiated legal action, confirmed Shiney.s publicist Dale Bhagwagar.The said advertisement, which tried to take a humorous dig at the Bollywood star out on bail, had infuriated the actor, who sent a legal notice to the mobile company, claiming that the advertisement amounted to willful character assassination and contempt of court.The critically acclaimed actor best known for his films Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Sins, Life In A Metro, Woh Lamhe, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Gangster, had to spend time in jail after being accused of raping his house maid; a charge he has constantly denied..As we know, Shiney had challenged his conviction and the Mumbai High Court has admitted his appeal, which is currently pending hearing. For the mobile company to air such a commercial influencing public opinion...