Archives for October 2006
Bollywood is back in action
30 October 2006 | Movies | No Comments
The image of the angry young man helped Amitabh Bachchan usurp the throne of Super Star of Bollywood from Rajesh Khanna. However, things changed with the entry of the Khans who brought the mushy love story back into vogue. In the time of feel-good films and light-hearted comedies, the punch of a full-fledged action flick […]
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Global Indian Film Awards to be presented in Malaysia
30 October 2006 | Film Awards | No Comments
The Bollywood glamour brigade will be out in full force at the Global Indian Film Awards to be held in Malaysia during December 7-9. This year's top grossers such as Karan Johar's "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna", "Lage Raho Munnabhai" and India's Oscar entry "Rang De Basanti" will compete for the best film trophy while Aamir […]
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Dhai akshar publicity ke?
30 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments
When news of Ash-Abhishek's alleged February shaadi leaked out recently, we sensed that something was amiss. Otherwise tight-lipped about their personal lives, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have begun to react to 'stories' suddenly. Is it a mere coincidence that their film Umrao Jaan is less than a week away from its release? Trade analysts […]
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Bips plays double role in Dhoom 2
27 October 2006 | Actress | No Comments
As per the latest hot gossip on the much eagerly awaited Dhoom 2, Bipasha Basu has done a double role in the movie !
The first role is of a cop ACP Shonali Bose who works with ACP Jai Dixit, played by Abhishek Bachchan. The duo is on the trail of the thieves Aryan and […]
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Bollywood goes from cash crunch to surplus
27 October 2006 | Uncategorized | No Comments
It is raining money on Bollywood boulevard, with banks, non-resident Indians, international production houses, corporate and media houses joining the party and clamouring for a piece of the Hindi film trade. Hit or flop, Bollywood films are raking in big bucks. Box-office collections have ceased to be a parameter of gauging a film's success with […]
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Well don(e)
27 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments
Shah Rukh Khan is gung-ho about Hrithik Roshan's recent three-film contract with Adlabs. "I think it is a very good idea although I do not know the details since I have not spoken to Hrithik. Even Akshay has entered into a similar deal. Beyond the price factor, I think what's wonderful about the deal is […]
Sush… Manav’s here!
27 October 2006 | Actress | No Comments
Far away from the blinding flashbulbs stood Manav Menon. The adfilm-maker seemed too relieved that few at Saturday evening's party thrown by Sushmita Sen recognised him for his personal association with the diva. So, while his lady hogged all the media attention, the suave Manav sat in a corner, chatting only with some close acquaintances […]
Bollywood - on the road to more global recognition, professionalism
27 October 2006 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Bollywood is slowly spreading its wings overseas. UTV, reports indicate, has already pre-sold the distribution rights for Farhan Akhtar's blockbuster Don, which released worldwide today, in Germany. Another noted film maker Karan Johar sold the distribution rights for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Kank) in Germany and Poland. Rakeysh Mehra's Rang De Basanti became the first […]
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Hrithik Roshan becomes Bollywood’s highest paid star
26 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments
It isn't official as yet, but Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has gone beyond any actor's pricing after signing a deal with Adlabs at a reported price of a whopping Rs.350 million (Rs 35 crores). Manmohan Shetty's company Adlabs Film Ltd. has apparently signed the "Krrish" star for a three-film deal. While Hrithik's dad Rakesh Roshan […]
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Subhash Ghai to direct Salman for the first time
26 October 2006 | Movies | No Comments
Showman Subhash Ghai continues with his tradition of announcing films on the anniversary (24th October) of his production house Mukta Arts Ltd, which also happens to be his wedding anniversary. Incidentally Ghai had announced IQBAL, 36 CHINA TOWN and SHAADI SE PEHLE on the 27th anniversary of Mukta Arts last year.
As per reports in a […]
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John and Bipasha together in Vivek Agnihotri’s Goal
26 October 2006 | Actors | No Comments
The real life couple John-Bipasha have shared great onscreen chemistry in films like Jism and Madhoshi. But surprisingly ever since then they never appeared together in any film. Finally after a gap of two years audiences might get to see them together in Vivek Agnihotri's Goal.
The duo was offered some films before but they refused […]
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DON update from UK: 1 Million Dollars in 6 Days!
26 October 2006 | Movies | 1 Comment
Within 6 days of its release on 19th October, the much-hyped DON has grossed approximately £536,000; more than $1 mill, from 74 engagements across the UK. The takings on Eid on 24th October alone were to the tune of about £139,000.
Now week 1 of DON in the UK is likely to end on Friday morning […]
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