Movie News

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  Kangana Ranaut’s Rajjo has 80 per cent female crew

  The makers of the upcoming film Queen, which stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead, were in for a pleasant surprise recently.The title and theme of their women-centric film applies to their sets too, with around 80 per cent of the crew being female.

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  Sonakshi-Ranveer-starrer Lootera's first look to release in Liberty cinema

  The iconic Liberty Cinema, which has been around since 1947 in Mumbai, is set to host a film festival after almost two decades.

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  Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns works, Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga goes unnoticed

  Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, the flavor of the week, has crossed the lifetime business of Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster in its opening weekend itself. Now that's great news, isn't it?

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  Grand sets created for Satyagraha

  Prakash Jha is known to be a perfectionist. And when it comes to his films, he’s very particular about what he wants. Now, we’ve been informed that for his next film, Satyagraha, the filmmaker has rented out a ground located in the heart of Bhopal, and constructed a lavish set on the premises.

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  My film is a political satire: Om Puri

  Veteran actor Om Puri, who will soon start shooting for Jai Ho Democracy, says the film tries to bring forth political problems, albeit in a funny manner - almost similar to how Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro was years back.

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  Gunday: R60 lakh for film set!

  The makers of actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor's upcoming film Gunday are going out of their way to capture the magic of Durga Puja celebrations for their movie.

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  Dhanush to produce brother’s next

  Southern actor Dhanush is set to produce his brother Selvaraghavan’s next Tamil directorial venture under his home banner.

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  Sajid's starry affair!

  All of Sajid Khan's films so far - Heyy Babyy (2007), Housefull (2010) and Housefull 2 (2012) - have been multi-starrers. Though his next, Himmatwala, goes against the theme, with Ajay Devgn and debutant Tamannaah in the lead, the director seems to be making up for that with the presence of star kids behind the camera.

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  Movies defying patriarchy in Bollywood

  Women have been subjected to societal tortures in the name of tradition for ages but not all women succumb to the pressure. Reflecting the sentiment, most of our movies treat women in the typical patriarchal way - they are either angels or devils. However, there are a few examples where filmmakers have allowed women characters to take a stand, without caring about norms or society.

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  John to wrap up Madras Cafe ahead of schedule

  It seems John Abraham doesn't believe in delays and says shooting for his upcoming movie Madras Cafe will finish much in advance and that he would schedule it for a monsoon release.

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  Sequels are tools to register your franchise: Irrfan Khan

  Irrfan Khan's Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns is as rooted and rustic as it gets (though Tigmanshu Dhulia continues to be amused with the connotation attached to the term 'rustic') and this time around he is the one who is entering the story as a 'gangster'.

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  Salman Khan's Mental features Tabu?

  For some time now, talks have been rife about Salman Khan and Tabu starring in Sohail Khan’s Mental.

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  Rape rises on streets, fades from B'wood screens

  A dimly-lit or dark room, a yelping woman, a callous villain and a hero who saves the helpless victim. Bollywood of the 1950s to 1980s almost had a set rape formula. Fortunately, this has diminished on the silver screen, but sadly, rapes are on the rise off-screen.

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  Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns: 'A' certificate upsets makers!

  Despite toning down the sensual content in their film, the makers of Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns have failed to get a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.

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  Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns screening: A royal affair!

  The Nawab of Pataudi and his wife have a date with a royal family from Gujarat.

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  Bond girl in Emraan's next!

  Not much is known about Emraan Hashmi's upcoming film with Danic Tanovic (the director is best known for his film, No Man's Land, which edged out Lagaan for an Oscar in 2001).

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  Aamir finds '70s radio in Chor Bazaar for next

  Don't be surprised if you see Aamir Khan carrying a vintage radio set throughout Raj Kumar Hirani's upcoming film, P.K.. Apparently, the radio set is more than just a prop in the movie.

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  Abhishek Kapoor: 'People should write their own movies'

  Abhishek Kapoor's film might have hit the jackpot - that rare breed of Bollywood cinema that gets the critics' approval and the box office numbers.

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  Gunday Producers: R60 lakh for Kolkata set

  The makers of Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor's upcoming film are going out of their way to capture the magic of Durga Puja celebrations for their movie.

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  Saqib Saleem drives Maruti to promote his film

  Looks like actor Saqib Saleem has learned the tricks of the trade -- he has started travelling in a Maruti to promote his forthcoming film Mere Dad Ki Maruti.

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  RGV reacts to scathing response to The Attacks of 26/11

  Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stands by his stance that life-changing events like the night of 26/11 must be chronicled. He is happy with the response to his movie The Attacks of 26/11, and maintains that it is not against any community or a religion.

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  Neil compares 3G to Hollywood blockbusters

  Neil Nitin Mukesh is so confident of his forthcoming psychological thriller 3G that he compares it with three Hollywood ventures - The Omen, What Lies Beneath and The Sixth Sense.

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  From Kamasutra to Jism 3: Bollywood erotica goes 3D

  If lip-locking and lovemaking were not enough, filmmakers are now getting bolder by shooting erotica in 3D. Kamasutra 3D and Jism 3 would help you get that experience.

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  Richa Chadda wraps up Fukrey shooting

  Actress Richa Chadda, who got critical acclaim for her performance in Gangs of Wasseypur, says her Fukrey shooting is completed.

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  Film festival to mark International Women's Day

  The fourth edition of the Women's Film Festival focuses on female directors. The three-day event, starting March 8, will screen Gulabi Gang, Gangoobai and Firaaq, among others, to commemorate International Women's day, an organiser said.