Movie News

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  I don't even want a half-star review for Himmatwala, says Sajid Khan

  Filmmaker Sajid Khan, known for giving back-to-back hits Heyy Babby, Housefull and Housefull 2, doesn't believe in throwing parties to celebrate the success of his films.

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  Today's comedy films are trash, feels Chitchor-fame Basu Chatterjee

  Veteran filmmaker with classics like Chitchor and Rajnigandha apparently feels that the comic movies being made in this age are trash. The director-producer is apparently also miffed with the way remakes work out.

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  Imtiaz Ali turns producer with new venture!

  He has directed backto-back hits in the past such as Jab We Met (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Rockstar (2011). And now, director Imtiaz Ali is turning producer with his upcoming road film, Highway, which stars Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt.

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  Himmatwala: R40 crore in the pocket!

  Ajay Devgn's next, Himmatwala, produced by UTV Motion Pictures, has started raking in the moolah even before the release of the film. An industry source reveals that the deal for the satellite rights of the film has been closed a week before the theatrical release at a figure higher than R40 cr.

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  Delhi HC refuses to stay TV release of Race 2, Dabangg 2

  The Delhi high court on Friday refused to stay the television release of films Race 2 and Dabangg 2 and slammed the censor board.

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  Sanjay Dutt to miss Ghanchakkar?

  Thursday’s Supreme Court verdict has left filmmakers working with Sanjay Dutt worried.

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  Ekta keeps the suspense

  While advancing technology has aided the craft of filmmaking in many ways, it has also been a nuisance. All too often, directors who've wanted to keep the look, cast or plot of their films a suspense, have found themselves in a soup with revelatory pictures, videos and SMSes from the set circulating among fans well before the release.

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  BMC to pull down hoardings of Rangrezz

  Vashu Bhagnani's Rangrezz starring his son Jackky Bhagnani releases today and papa dearest has left no stone unturned in promoting the film. The posters of Rangrezz are all over the place thereby giving it maximum visibility.

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  Arjun shoots promo for KJo's next film

  While Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is already in the news, not many know about his other film. The Sonam Nair-directed movie, Gippi, is the first kids' film to be produced by Karan. It is set to release on May 10. And to promote it, none other than Arjun Kapoor has been roped in to shoot a special teaser promo.

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  Preity Zinta has not cut herself away from Ishkq in Paris: Prem Raj

  Director Prem Raj whose Parisian love story Ishkq in Paris produced by Preity Zinta ran into rough weather because of his ill-health among other problems is very hurt to read that she has cut herself off from him and the project and denies the rumours.

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  Spelling error? No, it’s numerology for Bullett Raja

  The title of Tigmanshu Dhulia’s upcoming directorial, starring Saif Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, has had a surprising alteration. The spelling of the film’s title, Bullet Raja, seems to have suddenly changed to Bullett Raja.

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  Vicky Donor has set a benchmark: John Abraham

  When John Abraham turned producer and launched his production house, JA Entertainment, he only wanted to concentrate on one thing — making content-driven films.

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  Gul Panag awaiting Sarsa’s release

  After doing some off-beat films in Bollywood, actor Gul Panag will soon be seen in a Punjabi film titled Sarsa. “I am always busy. I am busy with my Punjabi film Sarsa which will release in June." she says.

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  ‘It’s time to rethink India’s Oscar entries’

  India should push nationally awarded films for the Oscars, a lead jury member who selected this year’s National Film Awards, Basu Chatterji, has told the HT.

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  I feel bad Barfi! didn’t get a National Award: Priyanka Chopra

  Priyanka Chopra-starrer Barfi! may have won accolades at almost all the film awards, but it failed to garner any appreciation at the National Awards, which has left the actor disappointed.

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  Not making Indian Sherlock: Shekhar Kapur

  Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has clarified that he is part of Indian Sherlock only as its executive producer.

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  First look: Arjun Kapoor's mysterious avatar in YRF's Aurangzeb

  Ishaqzaade fame actor Arjun Kapoor became a hot favourite of most girls after his blockbuster performance in his debut film. The actor is back with a double role in another Yash Raj production.

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  Making Rs.100 crore films not my ambition: Makarand Deshpande

  Actor-director Makarand Deshpande says it is more important to put his heart into whatever he does, instead of doing it with an intent to make crores of rupees. Deshpande is currently gearing up for his film Sona Spa.

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  Lootera: Wish I could direct Vikramaditya's films, says Anurag Kashyap

  Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has co-produced Vikramaditya Motwane's directorial Lootera, admits he gets jealous of Vikramaditya whenever the latter directs a film.

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  Name trouble for Fukrey!

  The makers of Fukrey, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani seem to be having a tough time with the choice of title for their upcoming film.

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  Bhajathe Raho: Shooting with the stars!

  Director Shashant Shah will be teaming up with actor Vinay Pathak for the third time after Chalo Dilli and Dasvidaniya for an upcoming movie Bhajathe Raho.

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  Lootera first look: Sonakshi-Ranveer in romantic embrace

  The iconic Liberty Cinema, which has been around since 1947 in Mumbai, is set to host a film festival after almost two decades. Liberty Cinema hosted the unveiling of the first look of the Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh starrer, Lootera on on Friday.

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  Anurag Kashyap to distribute Tamil film

  He has always gone out of his way to push quality cinema. And that's exactly what Anurag Kashyap seems to be doing as he decides to distribute the Tamil movie, Paradesi, in north India.

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  Pataudi Palace: Royal permission!

  The royal Pataudi Palace has a place in Indian cinema, not only for the few films that have been shot here, but for being home to two generations of Bollywood stars. And in director Anand L Rai's next, Raanjhnaa, the palace in Haryana will feature again.

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  Successful film does not guarantee next venture: Sujoy Ghosh

  Sujoy Ghosh of Kahani fame feels the legacy of a successful film does not mean more offers falling in one's lap unless the content and script of the new project is up to the mark.