Archives for 22 November 2006

Aamir Khan Wants Asin in Ghajini Remake

22 November 2006 | Movies, Actress | No Comments

Aamir Khan plans his work meticulously. Everything is planned well in advance. But then he is also known to pull up surprises. Kareena Kapoor had been ecstatic about working with Aamir in Mani Rathnam's 'Lajjo' early next year. Maybe she will have to wait a bit longer as Aamir may be launching his own home […]

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Akki, Chi Chi are Bunty and Babla in BHAGAMBHAG

22 November 2006 | Actors | 1 Comment

Laugh with Akshay Kumar and Govinda as Bunty and Babla in BHAGAMBHAG. Presenting Akshay Kumar as Bunty and Govinda as Babla, the first time ever pairing of the two onscreen, all set to fool people, amuse us with their antics and ensure we just don't stop laughing! We are hearing from our sources that the […]

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BOLLYWOOD: A History - Book Review

22 November 2006 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Today, the Bombay-based industry he helped build produces more than 1,000 films every year. In terms of audiences, Bollywood eclipses Hollywood. "A billion more people a year buy tickets to Indian movies," writes Mihir Bose. Indian films now screen across Britain, often ranking in the nation's weekly Top 10. And yet, the gora, or white […]

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Europe is immersed in Indian films: Amitabh

22 November 2006 | Film Festivals | No Comments

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan says the kind of patronage the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is getting across the world speaks a lot for the growing impact of Indian movies. Bachchan has just returned from announcing this year's IIFA awards in the House of Commons in Yorkshire.
'The host country offered me a state honour. Yorkshire […]

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History beckons Celina Jaitley

22 November 2006 | Actress | No Comments

I am not someone who will show skin at the drop of a hat. I think that my first film made people think of me only as a sex symbol. Today I have realised that a well toned body and a pretty face will only get you till a point. I want to be an […]

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Survey :Aishwarya Rai , Queen of bollywood ?

22 November 2006 | Actress | No Comments

Aishwarya Rai has just three box office hits to her name in her 10 years in Bollywood. Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee has more hits to their names in the last few years than the number of films Aishwarya has acted in. Is she the Queen of Bollywood ? Survey results follow.
The survey is on […]

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Jodha Akbar goes real

22 November 2006 | Movies | No Comments

JODHA AKBAR is a period love story with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles. Apparently two million mirrors will be used to construct the set of the film. Art director Nitin Desai is building a replica of Sheesh Mahal and has also constructed the Amar Singh Darwaza, Diwan-E-Aam, Diwan-E-Khaas and the residential palace […]

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Cable able: Bollywood bite in American pie!

22 November 2006 | Movies | No Comments

Number of Indian films being declared blockbusters on the American Box Office is increasing steadily. But that's just the beginning of Bollywood's romance with overseas audiences. And the good news for US-based Indian movie lovers, as much as for the Indian film industry, is that hits like Rang De Basanti, Krrish, Bluffmaster, Swades and Taxi […]

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Saawariya is my most difficult film : Sanjay Leela Bhansali

22 November 2006 | Movies | No Comments

Ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is busy shooting "Saawariya", which he says is his most difficult film since he's working with absolute newcomers. "Saawariya" stars new entrants Ranbir and Sonam. While Ranbir is the son of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, Sonam is Anil Kapoor's daughter. "It's the most difficult film I've made so far. I'm […]

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Aishwarya Rai gets clean chit in cash case

22 November 2006 | Actress | No Comments

Aishwarya Rai visited the customs office on Monday in connection with the recovery of Euros 23,000 from a mystery packet sent to her from Netherlands. She was accompanied by her lawyer and mother. She was interrogated for almost two hours by the customs officials. As per customs officials, the packet's name and address forced […]

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