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Subhash K Jha in this special feature reflects on Preity Sinta’s career and shares a throwback conversation with the actress when they discussed her role in the hit film Dil Chahta Hai.

At one point of time, Preity Zinta and I used to be friends, so close that she once told me if she had ten guests at her wedding, I would be one of them. We’ve met several times over the years, once famously for lunch at a high-end Mumbai restaurant with Karan Johar, where heads turned towards us as Preity, Karan, and I entered.

The last time I met her was when she came home for lunch in Patna. We haven’t been much in touch since then, after her marriage and babies. But I have only good wishes for this Zinta Dil actress.

Among the work she did, Preity was understandably the proudest of Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai.

Shah Rukh Khan King Movie Confirmation ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Shah Rukh Khan is the undisputed King of Bollywood. He is an icon who has captured the hearts of millions worldwide with his charisma, acting prowess, and sheer versatility. With a career spanning over three decades, Srk has not just been a cinematic superstar but also a cultural phenomenon that redefined stardom in Indian cinema. Most recently, he took over the Indian cinema industry with three movies in 2023 and reclaimed his throne as Bollywood’s biggest superstar.

His movie Pathaan made a hefty ₹1050 Crore at the box office. Despite such a considerable sum, it was overtaken by Srk’s next film, Jawan, which made around ₹1148 Crore globally. To end the year on a high note, his comedy-drama Dunki also made ₹470 Crore on a small budget of around ₹85 Crore. From ruling the box office to proving his mettle as an actor and a crowd-puller,...

Saif Ali Khan Once Revealed One Of His Most Uncomfortable Kissing Scenes(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Saif Ali Khan is one of the most versatile actors in the industry. He has worked with some of the top actresses in showbiz, from Karisma Kapoor and Deepika Padukone to Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. He has sizzling chemistry with some of them. Saif has also done intimate scenes with his female co-stars and once shared one of his most awkward kissing scenes. Scroll below for the deets.

He experienced success with multi-starrer movies, including Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Kachche Dhaage, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. Saif also achieved success in romances like Hum Tum, Parineeta, and Salaam Namaste. He has also been praised in action movies like Race and intense dramas such as Omkara. He is known for appearing in a varied range of film genres and is appreciated in all of them.

Preity Zinta Net Worth ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Preity Zinta is inevitably one of the most adored female celebrities out there. Even now, some fans manifest her return on the big screen, and her public appearances are often quick to go viral on social media. Even though she took a sabbatical from movies after 2008, she established a strong entrepreneurial journey by becoming the owner of the Ipl team, Punjab Kings. Over the years, her film career and journey as a businesswoman have catapulted her net worth and bankability.

Preity Zinta’s Journey

Preity Zinta made her Bollywood debut with the 1998 film Dil Se. Since then, there has been no looking back for the actress. She went on to do commercially successful and critically acclaimed films like Kal Ho Na Ho, Veer Zaara, Soldier, Dil Chahta Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Kya Kehna, Dil Hai Tumhara, Lakshya, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Mission Kashmir,...

The International Film Festival of India (Iffi) has tapped Australia as its Country of Focus for its upcoming 55th edition, set to run Nov. 20-28 in Goa. The selection comes on the heels of a recently ratified audiovisual coproduction treaty between the two nations.

The Fiapf-recognized festival will showcase seven Australian films, spotlighting work from both indigenous and contemporary filmmakers. Oscar-winning cinematographer John Seale will deliver a masterclass as part of the Australian delegation.

Film Bazaar, South Asia’s largest film market that runs concurrent to Iffi, will host representatives from Screen Australia, state screen commissions, and Ausfilm. The Australian government is funding up to six producers to attend and explore co-production opportunities.

The market will feature Australian project “Home Before Night” in its co-production market lineup. A dedicated Australian co-production day is planned to facilitate networking between filmmakers from both countries, along with a panel discussion focused on bilateral production opportunities.

Siddharth Anand is set to collaborate once again with Saif Ali Khan, marking their reunion after a hiatus of 17 years. Describing Saif Ali Khan as his “first hero,” the director of ‘Fighter’ shared glimpses of their reunion on social media, taken in Budapest where they are gearing up for an upcoming project. In one photo, the duo poses together, while another captures them engrossed in a deep conversation.

Although the title of their new film remains undisclosed, speculations suggest it could be the much-awaited ‘Jewel Thief.’ Sharing the snapshots on Instagram, Siddharth Anand expressed his excitement, saying, “Back on set with my first hero! How can nothing change! Haha! Love you Saif!”

Previously, Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan collaborated on successful films like ‘Salaam Namaste’ and ‘Ta Ra Rum Pum,’ which still resonate with audiences today. As they join forces once more, anticipation runs high among viewers eager to...

Reunion Alert! Director Siddharth Anand was spotted with actor Saif Ali Khan outside Marflix Pictures, hinting that the the duo may be gearing up to begin a new project. The director-actor duo previously worked together in Salaam Namaste (2005) and Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007). Now, reunited 17 years after their last movie, speculations are rife and excitement high for the possible new movie, but what will that be?

Although there are no official announcements we have learned that Siddharth Anand is producing a new quirky action adventure Jewel Thief. This film, directed by Robbie Grewal, is currently in the pre-production stage with an international shoot lined up in May. The project, produced by Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand under their banner, Marflix Pictures, is slated to stream on a leading Ott platform.

As for the cast, we have heard that the film will feature Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta.

Preity Zinta, a name synonymous with a bubbly personality, infectious smile, and iconic dimpled cheeks, marks her 49th birthday today. Over two decades, she has carved a niche in the Indian film industry, beginning her Bollywood journey in 1998 with a supporting role in Mani Ratnam’s “Dil Se”. This marked the inception of a prolific career, further bolstered by her Filmfare Award-winning debut in the thriller “Soldier”. Besides her cinematic achievements, Preity is also a successful entrepreneur, co-owning the Indian Premier League cricket team Punjab Kings.

Her early successes in films like “Kya Kehna”, “Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega”, and “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke” set the stage for a series of hits. With “Kal Ho Naa Ho” and “Salaam Namaste”, Preity’s versatility shone through. Her roles in “Veer Zaara” and “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” further solidified her status as a leading actress in Bollywood.

On her 49th birthday, let...

Film co-productions between Australia and India received a significant double boost this week with the ratification of a treaty that was proposed last year and the Indian government’s major enhancement of filming incentives.

An Australian delegation is attending the ongoing International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa and the concurrent film market, Film Bazaar. Australian producer Helen Leake is on the Iffi international competition jury and documentary “Brand Bollywood Downunder” by Indian origin Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma, who also serves as director of the Australia India Film Council, is playing at the festival.

“Screen Australia is delighted that the Australian-Indian treaty is now in force. The treaty provides a framework and opportunity for greater creative collaboration between Australia and India. It will allow producers from both countries to share resources and the risk of financing a film and will provide access to new markets and audiences,” a spokesperson from Screen Australia told Variety.

New Delhi, Aug 15 (Ians) Actress Preity G Zinta has opened up on the roles that she has portrayed on the screen, saying that though she never went to an acting school or a workshop, she just wanted to get things right on set.

Preity recently celebrated the 20 years of the cult science fiction film ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’, starring Hrithik Roshan in the lead. She has done numerous roles in movies like ‘Dil Se’, ‘Sangharsh’, ‘Kya Kehna’, ‘Salaam Namaste’, etc.

The roles she had portrayed were often deemed culturally defiant, along with her unconventional screen persona. Was this a conscious decision?

Preity told Ians: “There was a definitive understanding for me, even though I never went to an acting school or a workshop, I just wanted to get things right on set, to be honest. Script wise, whichever director gave me a script that made sense to me and the character aligned with my beliefs,...

In a major move, Netflix has acquired the rights to Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan’s next film. The film, which is yet to be titled, is a mission-oriented actioner with Saif Ali Khan racing against time. It will be directed by Robby Grewal, who directed John Abraham in Raw.

The film marks a reunion of Saif Ali Khan and Siddharth Anand after films like Salaam Namaste and Tara Rum Pum. The deal is reportedly worth Rs 60 crore, making it one of the biggest deals for a direct-to-digital film in India.

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The film is expected to go on floors soon and will be released on Netflix in 2024. It is a major coup for Netflix, which is looking to expand its presence in the Indian market. The film is also a sign of the growing popularity of direct-to-digital films in India.

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand is the toast of India. His “Pathaan” is currently the biggest Indian hit film of the year.

Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the Yash Raj Films spy action thriller ended a box office drought for the Hindi-language Bollywood industry, which had a lean 2022, and marked a comeback for Khan, not seen as a leading man since 2018’s “Zero.”

“There was a lot of curiosity to see Shah Rukh Khan back after his hiatus – he took a break from media, from appearances, he just became inaccessible to the world, there suddenly was a thirst that he created for him – today, audiences are used to stars being out there in social media and events and everywhere,” Anand told Variety.

“He created that enigmatic quality, that mystery around him, which a star should have and then did a film that is in a very popular genre.

The Indian government has approved an audiovisual co-production treaty with Australia, designed to promote joint production of films between the two countries.

While details are currently scarce, producer contributions from the two countries can vary from 20 to 80 of the final total cost of the jointly produced work.

“Australia has emerged as a preferred destination for shooting of Indian films. India is fast emerging as a major content hub for filmmakers looking for new projects. India has abundance of exotic locations, talent pool and relatively cheaper cost of production, making India a favored destination of foreign film-makers,” the Indian government said in a statement.

“The proposed agreement will boost ties with Australia, lead to exchange of art and culture, showcase the soft power of our country and lead to generation of employment among artistic, technical as well as non-technical personnel engaged in audiovisual co-production, including production and post-production work,” the statement added.

Actress Preity Zinta recalls the fun she had shooting with Saif Ali Khan for Salaam Namaste, which released 15 years ago on this day.

Preity took to Instagram and shared how she used to steal Saif's bronzer.

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Salaam Namaste has to be my most fun movie. Saif, @arshad_warsi , @jaavedjaaferi and @siddharthanandofficial were a riot. I never laughed so hard on and off set and yes I’m finally going to admit it- I stole most of Saif’s bronzer...

Salaam Namaste, this marked the debut of director Siddharth Anand, the filmmakers’ fascination for casting him in urban and uber-cool characters continued. He played Nikhil Arora, who hated being called Nikhil Arora.

He was Nick, as it sounded cool, just like a cucumber and him. He was a chef in Australia who was defined by his laziness and tardiness. The other character was Ambar, who’s called Hambar by her boss, played by the gorgeous Preity Zinta.

Nick & Ambar's Love Mantra: Aa Mil Jaa Phir Gale, Hanste Hanste! #15YearsOfSalaamNamaste pic.twitter.com/xQt95denLq

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She was a Radio Jockie who hated and despised late comers. Because this film was backed by Yrf, they had to stay true to the story of love and romance. And because this was a love story made in Bollywood, it had to start with the lead not seeing eye to eye.

Salaam Namaste, starring Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan, released 15 years ago on this day. Director Siddharth Anand says the film was ahead of its time.

"I think 'Salaam Namaste' was dealing with an issue that was taboo or not spoken about, but very much prevalent whether in India or with Indians outside. It felt like it was ahead of its time, but the thing is that there was no deliberate attempt to do something that is scandalous or trying to do something different," Anand said about the quirky comedy, which tells the story of two young NRIs in Melbourne (played by Saif and Preity), who live together, and the girl subsequently gets pregnant. Upon release, many viewers found shades of similarity between the film and the 1995 Hollywood comedy "Nine Months".

Anand added: "When the film was releasing and we promoted it (as a story) about live-in relationships,...

The Victorian Government has launched a $3 million fund to encourage large-scale Indian film and television projects to the state.

The Indian Cinema Attraction Fund has been launched with the aims of providing skills development opportunities for local industry, including members of the Victorian Indian community, and to showcase the state’s regions to Indian audiences.

The government is launching the fund in Mumbai this week, with Film Victoria CEO Caroline Pitcher meeting with senior executives from India’s major production houses and studios.

Victoria has previously played host to a number of Indian film productions, including Chak De! India, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Salaam Namaste – the first Indian movie ever to be filmed entirely in Australia.

India’s film industry is the biggest in the world, eclipsing Hollywood in terms of the number of films made, with nearly 1,800 titles released in 2018.

Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said: “Victoria is home to renowned crews,...

This year’s one of the most anticipated films, Kaalakaandi, is all set to release this Friday on 12th January, 2018. The film which is a dark comedy based on three different stories in Mumbai where fate intertwines and destinies bump into each other is a story about life, death and karma! Directed by Akshat Verma, the film stars Saif Ali Khan along with the eclectic ensemble of Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raaz, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Akshay Oberoi, Isha Talwar, Shenaz Treasury, Shivam Patil, Amyra Dastur and Neil Bhoopalam.

First to set the stage Icymi check out the trailer!

Now we have 5 very cool and interesting facts about the film!

1. Kaalakaandi marks Saif Ali Khan’s 60th Film

The very versatile actor Saif Ali Khan has spent 25 years in Bollywood entertaining his audiences with some of his best films like Dil Chahta Hai, Salaam Namaste, Omkara, Being Cyrus, etc is...

Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta have starred in three movies together namely Kya Kehna, Kal Ho Na Ho and Salaam Namaste. The actress has stayed away from the big screen for a while as she got busy with her cricket team. Saif Ali Khan has always been sports enthusiast especially cricket as his father,Read More

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Sultan Music Review by Abhishek Sharma tweets @abhu_sharma

The seasoned and supremely talented duo of Vishal-Shekhar have been entrusted with the music direction responsibility of arguably the biggest Hindi movie of 2016 i.e. Yash Raj Films’s ‘Sultan’. Although they have worked before with Yrf in many musical hits like ‘Salaam Namaste’, ‘Tashan’, ‘Tara Rum Pum’, ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ and the most recent ‘Fan’; this is going to be their maiden outing with the biggest of them all – Salman Khan.Read More

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Priety Zinta and Saif Ali Khan go back a long way. They first worked together in Farhan Akthar’s Dil Chahta Hai. Though they were not paired opposite each other, their friendship grew from there and remained strong thereafter. After that they went on to do several films, including Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Salaam Namaste.

Now as Happy Ending is soon to release, which is being helmed by the talented director duo Raj & Dk (Go Goa Gone), Saif and Priety pair up yet again!!

“Priety is a friend…she was at our wedding..and she took me to hospital once when I fell of a bike and nearly killed myself!! We go way back…im very happy to have acted with her again..We have a screen history that helps the role,” said Saif Ali Khan

Priety will been seen playing the role of one of Saif’s ex-girlfriends,...

If you’re waiting hopefully thinking that the man who gave us films which are noted as some of the most torturous hours one could have spent in a cinema hall (Tara Rum Pum, Anjaana Anjaani, Salaam Namaste and Bachna Ae Haseeno), will deliver something enlightening then you’re just being downright naive. Why on earth does a man of Hrithik Roshan’s stature and talent sign a Siddharth Anand film will remain the biggest mystery of Bang Bang that you never solve.

Bang Bang is directed by Siddharth Anand and remakes one of the most abysmal Hollywood action films of the recent past, Knight and Day. So generally one goes into the cinema hall with next to zero expectations. And lucky you do because otherwise you’re to come out having lost your belief in cinema.

Get ready to exercise your mind’s ability to switch off to the...

After the disastrous Humshakals, it seems that Saif Ali Khan has now started to play safe as far as his films and onscreen characters are concerned. The film which he has reportedly signed now is called Mr. Chaalu, wherein he plays a manipulative womanizer. While the film is being produced by Excel Entertainment, it is being directed by Reema Kagti. If the reports are to be believed, then, Saif's character in the film is penciled on the lines of what he had earlier played in films like Kal Ho Na Ho, Dil Chahta Hai, and Salaam Namaste. His character is that of a smoothoperator, who, with the help of his impeccable charms, weaves his way into a woman's heart with the promise of marrying her, only to dupe her later. But the entry of the fiery and smarter-than-him Kangna Ranaut in his life changes it forever. The film is supposed...

After the disastrous Gori Tere Pyar Mein, Imran Khan took a paternity break to welcome his little angel Imara. While the actor is on cloud nine enjoying the fatherhood phase, he will also soon resume work. Imran Khan signed Nikhil Advani's next titled Katti Batti which is a contemporary love story. Bringing the fresh pair of Imran Khan and Kangna Ranaut, Katti Batti is set in urban India and talks about a couple in a live-in relationship. In fact, complications arise between them when Kangna gets pregnant. The film talks about the clash of thoughts between two people who belong to two different worlds. Payal played by Kangna hails from a wealthy family in Delhi who has modern and unconventional thoughts about marriage and motherhood and on the other hand, Maddy aka Imran Khan comes from a middle class household in Pune. When Imran Khan wants to marry Kangna Ranaut after she gets pregnant,...

Fox Star Studios in India gave us what could turn out to be the most ridiculous teaser of 2014 today with the first footage from Siddarth Anand's Bang Bang! The film is an official remake of the Tom Cruise/Cameron Diaz film Knight and Day, which is remarkable in that they actually bothered to get remake rights for a film. Headlining Bang Bang are Hrithik Roshan, who has proven his action chops in films like Dhoom 2, and Katrina Kaif, on whom a Barbie doll is based. Director Anand has a couple of solid Bollywood rom-coms under his belt with Bacchna Ae Haseeno and Salaam Namaste, however, his action skills are as yet untested unless you count his "cars turning left" opus, Ta Ra Rum Pum....

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Having performed around the world, known for their powerhouse performance, The Titans of Bollywood, Vishal Dadlani & Shekhar Ravjiani with Neeti Mohan are coming to New Jersey on Friday, June 27th. Ariz Inc. the company that has brought superstars such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Mika Singh, Kailash Kher, Strings and many others, is set to bring this fiery duo to the Ritz Theatre and Performing Arts Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey for one a night only live performance for NY and NJ.

Vishal & Shekhar reign in the Bollywood industry with over 50 mega hits, that include chart toppers from Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Chennai Express, Ra.One, On Shanti Om, Student of The Year, The Dirty Picture, Tees Maar Khan, Golmaal, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Dostana, Bluffmaster, Anjaana Anjaani, Tashan, Tara Rum Pum, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Salaam Namaste, Kaante, Jhankar Beats, Dus , upcoming film: Happy New Year and the list goes on.

Mumbai, Nov 22: Actor Saif Ali Khan, who locked lips with co-stars in "Hum Tum" and "Salaam Namaste", believes Indian movies can do without kissing scenes as it doesn't "suit us".

During a conversation on TV chat show "The Front Row", host Anupama Chopra asked Saif about a statement that he and his now wife Kareena Kapoor gave before marriage - about a commitment that there won't be any kissing onscreen for either of them.

Chopra asked Saif if there are any other rules as actors that the couple has imposed on each other.

He said: "No. I wouldn't even say that's in place. I don't think it's a function of being.

We have another cool sneak peek at the stars hitting the spotlight on Anupama Chopra’s show The Front Row! This week, Anupama Chopra sits down with Bullett Raja himself Saif Ali Khan, who is joined by director Tigmanshu Dhulia to talk about the film, which releases next week!

Check out these little excerpts to hold you over until you can see the full show on 22nd Nov at 8:30 pm on StarWorld.

Anupama: Tigmanshu, what was Saif like with the character of Raja Mishra in Bullett Raja? Personally, Saif comes across as very Westernized, extremely ‘angrez’. So how do you break that?

Tigmanshu Dhulia: It wasn’t difficult. We had discussed everything before we went to the sets.

Saif: Yaar, I’m not angrez. I have this image of being angrez because I went to an angrez school but I’m sure there’s a class or...

Mumbai, Oct 11: Actor Javed Jaffrey calls his film "War Chhod Na Yaar", which releases Friday, one of the five best films in his career of 28 years.

"I am happy and very excited. In my career of 28 years, this is one of my top 5 films ever. The way this film has been written and presented, it is a beautiful film and I am proud to be a part of it," the 52-year-old said here Thursday at the premiere of the country's first war comedy.

Javed started his career in 1985 with "Meri Jung" and featured in films like "100 Days", "Fire", "Earth", "Jajantaram Mamantaram", "Dhamaal", "Salaam Namaste" and "Singh Is Kinng" among others.

"War Chhod Na Yaar" is India's first war comedy but Javed is confident that the audience will.

New Delhi, Oct 4: He is loved for his comic timing, but Javed Jaffrey says he can play other roles too except those of horror and sex.

"I am comfortable with any genre except sex and horror. I am more of a comedy, action, romance type of a guy," Javed told Ians in a telephonic interview.

The actor has been seen as a funnyman in films like "Salaam Namaste", "Dhamaal" and "Singh Is Kinng" and is loved for his sense of humour. But this becomes more of a limitation for him.

"Nothing works like success. I have been successful in comic roles and people think that is all that I can do. It is very important for me to do different things so that people see that my range is more than just comedy," he said.

"I have.

Could we hope for a Happy Ending to this story at least? So far, Saif and Kareena together on screen before or after marriage have spelt no magic at the box-office. They are coming together again, now in Raj Nidimoru & Krishna Dk's Happy Ending, though Kareena will feature only in a cameo. Confirming this, co-director Raj Nidimoru says Kareena won't appear for a song only. "Saif and Kareena have scenes together. And we're planning to shoot a song as well." While Raj is unwilling to reveal any more details, we understand from sources that Kareena's role has been written into Happy Ending as an afterthought. Says the source, "Saif, who is the film's producer, wanted Kareena to be part of the film when she visited Saif on location in Detroit. As luck would have it, Raj and Krishna knew exactly where to fit Kareena into the plot." Interestingly, Preity Zinta...

Yash Raj banner need to be complemented about the fact that they have tackled an integral aspect of Indian social milieu as it happens in the small cities through Shuddh Desi Romance. Sdr is revisiting Salaam Namaste through small cities. Indeed, it is a saga of live-in relationships as it happens in small towns in India and through the eyes of Jaideep Sahni who returns to writing a film after a long time, Sdr indeed does have the potential to hold mirror to paradigms of society as they exist in small cities Read More...

Yash Chopra, considered by many to be one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of Bollywood, has been bestowed with the title ‘Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema’ at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm). The late director, who sadly passed away in October 2012, is being given this title due to his strong ties with the Australian region and for the support that he gave to the festival during his lifetime. Both Salaam Namaste (2005) and Chak De India (2007), which was produced under Yash Raj Films, were shot there.

Yashji’s wife Pamela Chopra will be accepting the award on his behalf and also had this to say in a statement to the media. “Yashji had a close connection with the Iffm. He was happy to support it as he believed in promoting Indian films in foreign countries.” “I am grateful to the festival and the Victorian government for this...

It has been confirmed that Siddharth Anand’s upcoming film Bang Bang, an adaptation of the Hollywood film Knight and Day will release worldwide on 1 May 2014. The film, which will star Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif in the leading roles, will officially commence shooting next month. It was initially scheduled to release on Valentine’s Day 2014, but has now been changed to a May release.

Siddharth Anand is a famous name within the industry after having directed hit films like Salaam Namaste (2005) Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and Anjaana Anjaani (2010). The screenplay for Bang Bang has been written by Sujoy Ghosh (director of Kahaani), Suresh Nair (director of Singh is Kinng) and Abbas Tyrewala (director of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na).

Bang Bang will be produced by Fox Star Studios, who are beginning to make a mark in Bollywood after being part of big projects like Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013). Hrithik...

Mumbai April 18: "Zindagi Na Milegi" co-stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif are gearing up to shoot action entertainer "Bang Bang", which will go on the floors next month.

The film will be ready for release May 1, 2014.

Hrithik and Katrina will undergo training for their respective roles, said a source, and the movie is likely to have an aggressive marketing campaign.

A Fox Star Studios production, "Bang Bang" will be directed by Siddharth Anand of "Bachna Ae Haseeno", "Salaam Namaste" and "Anjaana Anjaani" fame.

The film will be shot across Europe, Far East and India, and is said to feature "spectacular stunt.

Mumbai April 17: The shooting of Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif-starrer "Bang Bang" will commence May 1 this year. The movie will hit screens on the same date in 2014.

A Fox Star Studios production, "Bang Bang" will be directed by Siddharth Anand of "Bachna Ae Haseeno", "Salaam Namaste" and "Anjaana Anjaani" fame.

The film will be shot across Europe, Far East and India, and is said to feature "spectacular stunt sequences, intense chemistry and edge-of-the-seat excitement, as Hrithik and Katrina will scorch the silver screens in never-seen-before avatars", said a statement.

The screenplay of the movie has been written.

Production and distribution giant, Fox Star Studios' next production, Bang Bang, starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif will commence shoot in May 2013 and will release on May 1st, 2014.Bang Bang will be directed by the very talented Siddharth Anand (Bachna Ae Haseeno, Anjaana Anjaani, Salaam Namaste). Bringing together two of the hottest stars of tinsel town, the film will be shot across Europe, Far East and India and will feature spectacular stunt sequences, intense chemi...

Yrf Merchandise and Sound Konnect have launched a collection of 24 musical Bollywood greeting cards, comprising official images, dialogues and music from some of Yash Raj Films’ most beloved and iconic movies like Mohabbatein, Veer Zaara, Salaam Namaste, Bunty Aur Babli, Band Baaja Baaraat, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, with more to come.

The collection will serve as the debut range for BollyXpress and is available in Archies outlets across Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore. The launch of the greeting cards will be followed by a diverse collection of mugs, tumblers, gift-wrap, gift packaging, and other gift related products shortly featuring content from both existing and upcoming films from the Yrf banner. BollyXpress endeavors to bring the glamorous and exclusive world of Yrf movies even closer to the people of India, and will also be launching soon in the UK, South Africa and Canada. The company is currently exploring opportunities for more partnerships with distributors and retailers worldwide.

New Delhi, April 12: Here is good news for die-hard romantics. They can gift a musical greeting card to their beloved that contains pictures and music from Yash Chopra's popular romantic films like "Veer Zaara" and "Mohabbatein".

Yash Raj Films (Yrf) Merchandise and Sound Konnect have recently launched a collection of 24 musical Bollywood greeting cards.

The cards contain music, images, and popular dialogues from Chopra's hits like "Salaam Namaste", "Bunty Aur Babli" and "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan".

They are available at Archies outlets across Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.

Soon they will also be launching wide range of mugs,.

New Delhi, March 13: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta will walk the ramp for designer Surily Goel at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Wifw).

The five-day fashion extravaganza started Wednesday at Pragati Maidan and the actress will grace the ramp on the opening day.

"Super excited and a little nervous as I walk the ramp for my dearest friend and designer Surily Goel! Delhi fashion week here I come," tweeted the 38-year-old whose wardrobe was designed by Surily for films like "Salaam Namaste" and "Jaan-e-Man".

The designer will showcase her fall-winter collection titled "The Spice Story" inspired by the dark and.

“Agneepath” director Karan Malhotra’s wife Ekta might wield the megaphone soon too, but only once her husband’s next movie, scripted by her, hits the screens.

“She (Ekta) has all the plans to be a director. Hopefully, after my film she will soon be directing her next film,” Karan tells us.

Ekta has earlier worked as an assistant director in Yash Raj Films’ “Veer-Zaara” and “Salaam Namaste”, and is currently busy working on the script of his next directorial.Read More...

Mumbai, Aug 24: "Agneepath" director Karan Malhotra's wife Ekta might wield the megaphone soon too, but only once her husband's next movie, scripted by her, hits the screens.

"She (Ekta) has all the plans to be a director. Hopefully, after my film she will soon be directing her next film," Karan told Ians.

Ekta has earlier worked as an assistant director in Yash Raj Films' "Veer-Zaara" and "Salaam Namaste", and is.

Mumbai, Jul 15: Chote Nawaab of Pataudi is in his 40s, yet his romantic spirit is evergreen. He will be seen very soon in "Cocktail" in a romantic avatar, the film is also a rom-com. And Saif wishes that he should be able to do romantic roles even when he is in his 50s. His other rom-com flicks like "Kal Ho Na Ho" in 2003, "Hum Tum" in 2004, "Salaam Namaste" in 2005 and "Love Aaj Kal" in 2009 were all successful at the box office. Saif says romance is ageless and timeless.

Saif added that if the storyline is good and the.

Cocktail

Stars: Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty, Saif Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda | Written by Imtiaz Ali, Sajid Ali | Directed by Homi Adajania

The Bollywood rom-com is progressing somewhat. As a genre, it’s come a long way in recent years, particularly thanks to the Yashraj films from a few years back, the Dharma Productions produced by Karan Johar, and Imtiaz Ali, who co-wrote Cocktail with Sajid Ali, but is a director in his own right (Rockstar, Love Aaj Kal, Jab We Met). This is the third film to come from Saif Ali Khan’s own production banner, Illuminati Films, after the hugely successful Love Aaj Kal and the not-so Agent Vinod. It stars Khan himself, alongside Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.

Veronica (Deepika Padukone) and Meera (Diana Penty) are two friends living together in London, when Gautam (Saif Ali Khan) enters their lives, and starts a casual relationship with Veronica. Meera despises Gautam to begin with,...

The urban, cool and metro-sexual Saif Ali Khan will be back in the genre of romantic comedies with his upcoming film Cocktail, directed by Homi Adajania of Being Cyrus fame.

After giving super hits in the same genre like Hum Tum, Salaam Namaste, Kal Ho Na Ho and most recently Love Aaj Kal, Saif plays the character of Gautam, a happy go lucky Delhi guy who loves women in his third home production.

Khan, who is currently holidaying with Kareena Kapoor in London, is called the king of romantic comedies. Saif loves portraying such characters and his fans have loved him in this genre in the past as well.

Illuminati Films’ Dinesh Vijan says that the romantic comedy genre belongs to his leading actor. The producer added that the 41-year-old actor can do such films with ease as his comic timing is phenomenal.

Dinesh and Saif both love this genre...

Melbourne, April 29: Tania Zaetta who has acted in Bollywood films like 'Bunty aur Babli' and 'Salaam Namaste,' did a nude spread for a gossip magazine last week that was barely noticed.

The 42-year-old Australian actress was splattered across three pages of New Idea in her birthday suit, but not many people were aware of it, the Daily Telegraph reported.

And unfortunately the magazine's editor, Kim Wilson, didn't feel moved enough to put Zaetta on the cover for her brave shoot.

The reality star even failed to rate a cover line,.

Strength, will, beauty, make-up, wisdom, secret languages, love, girlie TV and beyond – all of these complicated qualities make up that one fine creation – a woman!

Yash Raj Films salutes the diva that is a woman and has dedicated eight days to ‘Celebrating Womanhood’.

The famed media house has taken it upon itself to prove to all its fans that being a woman is a matter of privilege and pride. Yash Raj Films, of course, has always portrayed strong female leads – be it Shruti Kakkad from Band Baaja Baarat – a head-strong, no nonsense career driven woman or Amber Malhotra from Salaam Namaste who has the guts to say no to abortion despite losing the support of the man she loves.

Yash Raj Films truly believes that every woman is an inspiration in herself and plans to showcase these fantastic women on its digital platform. As part of its Celebrate Womanhood campaign,...

Outspoken writer/producer and director Mahesh Bhatt has always been brave and bold. With an enviable record of successful films and a clear formula for delivering hits, Bhatt has often been accused of promoting sex in his movies. However his rescent defence is clear and precise: “(Sex) is what sells,” the director declares, “Why blame me when it is what people want to see (and) they buy tickets to watch my films.”

Earlier Bhatt accused the industry and audiences over hypocrisy when it came to his films (Jism, Murder), in comparison to Yash Raj films (Neal ‘n’ Nikki, Salaam Namaste), which were equal in their sex related content. Bhatt has however equally been celebrated for his presentation of serious films and topics, with classics such as Arth (1982), Saaransh (1984), Naam (1986) and Zakhm (1998), however with the recent release and dismal box office performance of Akshaye Khanna’s corruption-themed Gali Gali Chor Hai,...

It's Bollywood actress Preity Zinta's 37th birthday today!She started her Bollywood career with Dil Se in 1998 opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Some of her hit films are Soldier, Kya Kehna, Mission Kashmir, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Armaan, Koi... Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-zaara, Salaam Namaste, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and many more.Apart from Bollywood she has also acted in an English film-The Last Lear (directed by Rituparno Ghosh) and a Cana...

An increase in the use of Australia as the location for Bollywood cinema is driving an increase in tourism from India. A number of Hindi films are currently being shot in the region, including From Sydney... With Love, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. ''There will be 2 million posters and up to 10,000 billboards for it in India and producers estimate at least half a billion people will read the positive title with the word 'Sydney','' Australian-based Bollywood entrepreneur Anupam Sharma stated. ''A quarter of a billion people will watch the film, counting its cinema screening, pay TV release and years on the DVD market,'' he added. The 2005 Melbourne set Salaam Namaste, which starred Australian TV and film actor Tania Zaetta alongside Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan, is reported to have been (more)...