Filmmakers changing hero of Indian cinema: Ranbir Kapoor

Filmmakers changing hero of Indian cinema: Ranbir Kapoor

A coming-of-age role in “Wake Up Sid”, a troubled musician in “Rockstar”, a deaf and mute prankster in “Barfi!” and an aggressive man of great ambitions in “Bombay Velvet” — clearly, Bollywood’s quintessential ‘heroism’ does not match actor Ranbir Kapoor’s sensibilities. He says it’s possible thanks to filmmakers who are out to redefine the ‘hero’ […]

Roads not for people to sleep on, says Abhijeet

Roads not for people to sleep on, says Abhijeet

Amid commiserating tweets from fans and Bollywood celebrities following Salman Khan getting five-year jail term for the 2002 hit-and-run case, singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya says roads are meant for cars and dogs and not for people to sleep on. The singer took to micro-blogging website Twitter to share a series of tweets after Additional Sessions Judge […]

Salman’s foundation hasn’t donated money for Nepal quake victims

Salman’s foundation hasn’t donated money for Nepal quake victims

Superstar Salman Khan, also known for helping the underprivileged, says his Being Human foundation is not donating money to the victims of the Nepal earthquake. The Being Human foundation was created in 2007 by the “Dabangg” star to support the underprivileged in India. In partnership with various companies, the foundation creates specific initiatives for education […]

Kolkata celebrates Satyajit Ray’s 94th birth anniversay

Kolkata celebrates Satyajit Ray’s 94th birth anniversay

Fondly recalling his evergreen films, the eastern metropolis paid homage to Indian master storyteller Satyajit Ray on his 94th birth anniversary on Saturday with reruns of his pathbreaking movies, launch of collectibles and visits to his home. Netizens hailed him as ‘Maharaj’ (King) and remembered their favourite moments from Ray’s legendary films like “Ghare Baire”, […]

‘Gabbar Is Back’ rakes in Rs.13.05 crore on opening day

‘Gabbar Is Back’ rakes in Rs.13.05 crore on opening day

Akshay Kumar’s much talked about Bollywood project “Gabbar is Back” has received an opening of Rs.13.05 crore. The film, released on Friday, marks the second collaboration of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali along with co-producer Shabinaa Khan. According to a statement, the film’s box office performance saw a solid and steady growth on […]

India welcomes Pakistani artists with grace: Actress Sarwat Gilani

India welcomes Pakistani artists with grace: Actress Sarwat Gilani

Sitting miles away in Karachi, the mention of India makes Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani remember its ‘mitti ki khushboo’ (smell of the earth) which is endearing to her family till date. She is appreciative of how India has been welcoming artists from her country, and says “it’s a big deal”. The 32-year-old’s TV show “Mata-e-Jaan […]

Nikita lands special song in ‘Paayam Puli’

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Kannada actress Nikita Thukral has been roped in for a special folk number in Vishal Krishna Reddy-starrer Tamil actioner “Paayam Puli”. “We recently shot a special folk number with Nikita. It has come out very well. To shoot the song, a market set was erected,” the film’s director Suseenthiran told IANS. […]