Baahubali fame Kv Vijayendra Prasad is not only a well-known writer but a director as well. However, he cannot be termed as a successful director with his films failing to score big at the box office. In fact, his recent outing Sree Valli was a dud at the Bo.
But the writer-director is putting all that behind to start afresh with his new directorial. Reports suggest that he has roped in comedian turned hero Sunil to play the lead role in his upcoming film. Sunil is also desperately in need of a hit with a string of failures at the box office.
But the writer-director is putting all that behind to start afresh with his new directorial. Reports suggest that he has roped in comedian turned hero Sunil to play the lead role in his upcoming film. Sunil is also desperately in need of a hit with a string of failures at the box office.
- 11/14/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The recently released Ganesh Acharya movie Hey Bro has definitely been appreciated for its music by the audience. The songs ‘Mera Gaana Baja De DJ’, ‘Birju’ and ‘Bulbul’ are climbing their way up the charts as we speak. The song video for ‘Birju’ features many Bollywood greats such as Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Ranveer Singh. BollySpice brings you an exclusive interview with the Music Directors of Hey Bro ‘Nitz n Sony’ aka Nitin Arora and Sony Chandy. Read on to find out how they conceived the music of the film and learn about their ‘fairly’ unusual background before they became Music Directors in the Bollywood industry!
Congratulations on the success of the music of Hey Bro! Please share with us your journey so far in the Bollywood music industry.
Both: Both of us are self taught (and still learning!) musicians with no formal training or family background in music.
Congratulations on the success of the music of Hey Bro! Please share with us your journey so far in the Bollywood music industry.
Both: Both of us are self taught (and still learning!) musicians with no formal training or family background in music.
- 3/20/2015
- by Jem Raj
- Bollyspice
By Rima Bhatia and Stacey Yount
With big stars, great directors, romance, dance, drama and thrills, it certainly looks as if 2015 is going to be a fabulous year at the movies! Being the Bollywood fans that we are, we all had a list of movies we were looking forward to seeing this year. We started off at 10 but then kept thinking ‘oh wait this movie’ and we have to add that, so check out the 25 films we can’t wait to see in 2015!
Shamitabh
Starring – Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush, Akshara Haasan
Director – R Balki
Producer – Sunil Lulla, R Balki, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, R. K. Damani, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sunil Manchanda, Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Dhanush
Music – Ilaiyaraaja
Release Date – February 6th
Scripted and directed by R. Balki and featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan in her debut, Shamitabh has been in the news since August 2013 when initial reports on...
With big stars, great directors, romance, dance, drama and thrills, it certainly looks as if 2015 is going to be a fabulous year at the movies! Being the Bollywood fans that we are, we all had a list of movies we were looking forward to seeing this year. We started off at 10 but then kept thinking ‘oh wait this movie’ and we have to add that, so check out the 25 films we can’t wait to see in 2015!
Shamitabh
Starring – Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush, Akshara Haasan
Director – R Balki
Producer – Sunil Lulla, R Balki, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, R. K. Damani, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sunil Manchanda, Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Dhanush
Music – Ilaiyaraaja
Release Date – February 6th
Scripted and directed by R. Balki and featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan in her debut, Shamitabh has been in the news since August 2013 when initial reports on...
- 1/27/2015
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Thanks to: Bharat Gupta & Rajesh Mansukhani
Guru of dance Shiamak Davar has entertained audiences with choreography par excellence at the Iifa Awards for over a decade. At various international destinations and with the biggest Bollywood stars dancing to his tunes, he has taken Bollywood to the world. We caught up with the man behind the moves to trace his favourites from the past performances!
• Sushmita Sen in Malaysia (2002)
Winner of Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen is the perfect mix of east and the west. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend was the perfect song for her. She mesmerized the audience and Malaysia experienced Shiamak’s Jazz movement.
Shiamak’s memories – ‘This being the first Iifa that I was choreographing, the entire experience was extremely special. Sushmita was a complete treat to work with, extremely professional and talented beyond belief!’
• Shahid in Singapore (2004)
The new kid on the block back then,...
Guru of dance Shiamak Davar has entertained audiences with choreography par excellence at the Iifa Awards for over a decade. At various international destinations and with the biggest Bollywood stars dancing to his tunes, he has taken Bollywood to the world. We caught up with the man behind the moves to trace his favourites from the past performances!
• Sushmita Sen in Malaysia (2002)
Winner of Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen is the perfect mix of east and the west. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend was the perfect song for her. She mesmerized the audience and Malaysia experienced Shiamak’s Jazz movement.
Shiamak’s memories – ‘This being the first Iifa that I was choreographing, the entire experience was extremely special. Sushmita was a complete treat to work with, extremely professional and talented beyond belief!’
• Shahid in Singapore (2004)
The new kid on the block back then,...
- 4/13/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff) announced the full lineup last night for their 14th year of celebrating independent, art house, alternate, and Diaspora films from/about/connected to the Indian subcontinent (May 5 – 10) at the SoHo Tiffin Junction. Dedicated to bringing these films to a New York audience, the festival will feature 34 screenings (23 narrative, 11 documentary) –all seen for the first time in New York City.
The festival highlights various cinemas of India’s different regions – Marathi, Bengali and two films from the Northeast. In addition the festival covers cinemas from the neighboring South Asian countries – four films by Pakistani filmmakers, two from Sri Lanka – a feature and a documentary, and one from Nepal.
The festival’s Marathi films include Postcard and multiple-award winning films Astu and Fandry. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Fandry received rave reviews in India, winning the grand jury prize at the Mumbai Film Festival in October...
The festival highlights various cinemas of India’s different regions – Marathi, Bengali and two films from the Northeast. In addition the festival covers cinemas from the neighboring South Asian countries – four films by Pakistani filmmakers, two from Sri Lanka – a feature and a documentary, and one from Nepal.
The festival’s Marathi films include Postcard and multiple-award winning films Astu and Fandry. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Fandry received rave reviews in India, winning the grand jury prize at the Mumbai Film Festival in October...
- 4/10/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8: Telugu comedian Brahmanandam was mobbed by thousands of fans recently when he came here for the idol installation at Pathur Veerabrahmendra Swamy Temple. He left the venue soon after unveiling the idols.
"He was invited to unveil the idols Govindmamba Sametha Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Srimat Kalika Devi and installation of Sri Nandeeswara Dhwaja Stambham. We tried to keep it a low key affair but the public got to know and showed up in thousands," Chandrasekhar, organiser of the event, told Ians.
"He was supposed to address the gathering after unveiling the idols but he was so irked by the.
"He was invited to unveil the idols Govindmamba Sametha Veerabrahmendra Swamy, Srimat Kalika Devi and installation of Sri Nandeeswara Dhwaja Stambham. We tried to keep it a low key affair but the public got to know and showed up in thousands," Chandrasekhar, organiser of the event, told Ians.
"He was supposed to address the gathering after unveiling the idols but he was so irked by the.
- 2/8/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, November 21: Jacqueline Fernandez met Mayor Sunil Prabhu to put forward a report on the ill treatment of horses forced to draw carriages, in Mumbai.
The 28-year-old Sri Lankan actress said, "I have come here with PETA, because there are many problems with the horse drawn carriages and we need a solution. Because all the stables in Mumbai are illegal and that's why we wanted to meet Mumbai commissioner and talk about the issue".
"What PETA and I want is that all the stables in Mumbai should be legal. If they are legal then we can see if it's running well, if animals are being looked after well. So basically.
The 28-year-old Sri Lankan actress said, "I have come here with PETA, because there are many problems with the horse drawn carriages and we need a solution. Because all the stables in Mumbai are illegal and that's why we wanted to meet Mumbai commissioner and talk about the issue".
"What PETA and I want is that all the stables in Mumbai should be legal. If they are legal then we can see if it's running well, if animals are being looked after well. So basically.
- 11/21/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Nov 12: Debutant director Ajay Nuthakki has reinforced that there is absolutely nothing controversial in the forthcoming bilingual Tamil-Telugu political-drama "Ravana Desam", which is based on the refugees missing during the 2009 civil war in Sri Lanka.
"My film is inspired from true events about the missing refugees of Sri Lankan war, but it has nothing controversial. There's nothing in the film that's pro- or anti- Tamil. It follows the struggle of refugees and it needs to be viewed from a humanistic standpoint to appreciate the effort," Ajay told Ians.
The film is slated to release Friday and Nuthakki points.
"My film is inspired from true events about the missing refugees of Sri Lankan war, but it has nothing controversial. There's nothing in the film that's pro- or anti- Tamil. It follows the struggle of refugees and it needs to be viewed from a humanistic standpoint to appreciate the effort," Ajay told Ians.
The film is slated to release Friday and Nuthakki points.
- 11/12/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
The second edition of the Transmissions ’13: A Festival of Independent Cinema organised by the Lightcube Film Society will be held in Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication, New Delhi from November 14-18, 2013.
The festival will showcase experimental films, short films, feature films and student films. The festival will also host panel discussions, video sessions, lectures, post-film discussions. Film literature, film criticism magazines, posters will also be up for sale during the festival.
Some of the films to be screened are 23 Winters by Rajesh Jala, City of Photos by Nishtha Jain, Chitrasutram by Vipin Vijay, Riyaaz by Gurvinder Singh and Ekti Naadir Naam by Anup Singh.
The pass to the festival will cost Rs 500 for general public and Rs 300 for students. Buy tickets from here. For more details call at 7838340196 or 9910161947 or write to lightcubefilmsociety@gmail.com / anuj.malhotra@lightcube.in
Schedule:
14th November 2013
4:30 Pm – 5 Pm: Opening
6:30 Pm: 23 Winters (2013)
Dir.
The festival will showcase experimental films, short films, feature films and student films. The festival will also host panel discussions, video sessions, lectures, post-film discussions. Film literature, film criticism magazines, posters will also be up for sale during the festival.
Some of the films to be screened are 23 Winters by Rajesh Jala, City of Photos by Nishtha Jain, Chitrasutram by Vipin Vijay, Riyaaz by Gurvinder Singh and Ekti Naadir Naam by Anup Singh.
The pass to the festival will cost Rs 500 for general public and Rs 300 for students. Buy tickets from here. For more details call at 7838340196 or 9910161947 or write to lightcubefilmsociety@gmail.com / anuj.malhotra@lightcube.in
Schedule:
14th November 2013
4:30 Pm – 5 Pm: Opening
6:30 Pm: 23 Winters (2013)
Dir.
- 11/11/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Nfdc Film Bazaar has announced 28 selected projects for co-production market 2013. The seventh edition of Film Bazaar will take place from 21 – 24 November, 2013 in Goa.
Every year, the Co-Production Market invites a select number of directors and producers to present their projects to international producers, distributors, sales agents, funding representatives and other financial partners from across the world.
Sr. no. Project Name Applicant Name 1 28-Sri Prasanna Jayakody 2 Dawaat Nama Sabiha Sumar 3 Homestay Blues Miriam Chandy Menacherry 4 Pac-Man Anirban Datta 5 Incredible Piotr Trzaskalski 6 Scorpion’s Song Anup Singh 7 When Mirza Comes Back Kamal K.M. Karamattathil 8 Warm Bread & the Nipple’s Circle Roya Sadat 9 Son of India Robert Mullan 10 Circle of Fire Arnab Chaudhuri 11 Amok Valeria Sarmiento 12 Malabar Court Niara Modi 13 Oont
(The Camel Ride) Gaganvihari Borate 14 Taramandal
(Constellation) Rohit Pandey 15 Roads to Freedom Shyam Benegal 16 Lipstick Under My Burkha Alankrita Shrivastava 17 Bhiwani Mahendra Jakhar 18 The Watchmaker Must Die Again Jogavindra S. Khera...
Every year, the Co-Production Market invites a select number of directors and producers to present their projects to international producers, distributors, sales agents, funding representatives and other financial partners from across the world.
Sr. no. Project Name Applicant Name 1 28-Sri Prasanna Jayakody 2 Dawaat Nama Sabiha Sumar 3 Homestay Blues Miriam Chandy Menacherry 4 Pac-Man Anirban Datta 5 Incredible Piotr Trzaskalski 6 Scorpion’s Song Anup Singh 7 When Mirza Comes Back Kamal K.M. Karamattathil 8 Warm Bread & the Nipple’s Circle Roya Sadat 9 Son of India Robert Mullan 10 Circle of Fire Arnab Chaudhuri 11 Amok Valeria Sarmiento 12 Malabar Court Niara Modi 13 Oont
(The Camel Ride) Gaganvihari Borate 14 Taramandal
(Constellation) Rohit Pandey 15 Roads to Freedom Shyam Benegal 16 Lipstick Under My Burkha Alankrita Shrivastava 17 Bhiwani Mahendra Jakhar 18 The Watchmaker Must Die Again Jogavindra S. Khera...
- 10/22/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Hyderabad, Sep 4: Telugu filmmakers N. Shankar and C.V. Reddy will be in the 12-member jury that will pick an Indian film for the Oscar entry in the best foreign film category.
"It's indeed a privilege. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the films and rub shoulders with other legends," N. Shankar, known for movies such as "Jai Bolo Telangana" and "Jayam Manade Raa", told Ians.
Fifteen films have been shortlisted for the screening, which will take place here between Sep 17 and 22.
Two Telugu films reportedly in the race are "Midhunam" and "Sri Jagadguru Aadi Shankara".
Veteran filmmaker C.V. Reddy, known for films such as "Pelli Gola", "Amma Nanna Kaavali" and "Madhumati", has previously been part of.
"It's indeed a privilege. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the films and rub shoulders with other legends," N. Shankar, known for movies such as "Jai Bolo Telangana" and "Jayam Manade Raa", told Ians.
Fifteen films have been shortlisted for the screening, which will take place here between Sep 17 and 22.
Two Telugu films reportedly in the race are "Midhunam" and "Sri Jagadguru Aadi Shankara".
Veteran filmmaker C.V. Reddy, known for films such as "Pelli Gola", "Amma Nanna Kaavali" and "Madhumati", has previously been part of.
- 9/4/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Still from Oass
Oass (The Dew Drop), a debut feature by Abhinav Shiv Tiwari will open the Chicago South Asian Film Festival that runs from September 20-22, 2013.
The film portrays the injustices faced by the victims of child trafficking. It follows Kiku, a girl of great determination, as she attempts to return home from the dingy brothels of Delhi.
The centerpiece film of the festival is Shahid directed by Hansal Mehta. The film recounts the inspiring journey of Shahid Azmi, a human rights activist and lawyer who was killed in 2010.
The festival will close with the The Reluctant Fundamentalist, starring Riz Ahmed and Kate Hudson. The film, directed by Mira Nair, tells the story of a Pakistani man whose American Dream is threatened by post 9/11 reactions.
Also included in the lineup are Sanjay Tripathy’s Club 60, Meera Menon’s Farah Goes Bang, Gajendra Ahire’s Touring Talkies, K Rajesh’s Chor Chor Super Chor,...
Oass (The Dew Drop), a debut feature by Abhinav Shiv Tiwari will open the Chicago South Asian Film Festival that runs from September 20-22, 2013.
The film portrays the injustices faced by the victims of child trafficking. It follows Kiku, a girl of great determination, as she attempts to return home from the dingy brothels of Delhi.
The centerpiece film of the festival is Shahid directed by Hansal Mehta. The film recounts the inspiring journey of Shahid Azmi, a human rights activist and lawyer who was killed in 2010.
The festival will close with the The Reluctant Fundamentalist, starring Riz Ahmed and Kate Hudson. The film, directed by Mira Nair, tells the story of a Pakistani man whose American Dream is threatened by post 9/11 reactions.
Also included in the lineup are Sanjay Tripathy’s Club 60, Meera Menon’s Farah Goes Bang, Gajendra Ahire’s Touring Talkies, K Rajesh’s Chor Chor Super Chor,...
- 8/22/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Chennai, July 31: Debutant director Ajay Nuthakki, whose Tamil-Telugu bilingual political-drama "Ravana Desam" is based on the missing refugees during the 2009 civil war in Sri Lanka, believes most true incidents-based movies receive flak from audiences and critics alike, but that shouldn't deter filmmakers from attempting it.
"It's common that films based on true events receive some criticism, but most of these films are lauded for their effort. I believe my film will earn some appreciation too along with some disapproval. These reasons should not stop someone from making a film on true events," Nuthakki told Ians.
"Even.
"It's common that films based on true events receive some criticism, but most of these films are lauded for their effort. I believe my film will earn some appreciation too along with some disapproval. These reasons should not stop someone from making a film on true events," Nuthakki told Ians.
"Even.
- 7/31/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, 14th May, 2013: The International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) today announced that the 14th Iifa celebrations will be held at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, the Official Host Destination Partner. Having travelled to picturesque destinations across the globe over the last 13 years, Iifa has graced the shores of the UK, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and North America. This year, the Videocon Ddb Iifa Weekend will return to the crown jewel of Cotai Strip Resorts The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, making it one of the fortunate few destinations to host the iifa celebrations twice. The threeday long Iifa Weekend and Awards is all set to take place from the 4th to 6th of July.
Consumer electronics giant Videocon Group continues its partnership, for the fifth year running, with the International Indian Film Academy as the presenting partner of the Videocon Ddb Iifa Weekend at The Venetian Macao.
Consumer electronics giant Videocon Group continues its partnership, for the fifth year running, with the International Indian Film Academy as the presenting partner of the Videocon Ddb Iifa Weekend at The Venetian Macao.
- 5/14/2013
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Chennai, April 5: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar Friday began shooting for his yet-to-be-titled Tamil film, which was initially scheduled to go on the floors April 2.
The shooting was postponed due to the fast observed here Tuesday in support of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
"Ajith and Tamannaah will start shooting for the film in Hyderabad from today (Friday). The first schedule of shooting will be wrapped up by April 20," said a statement from the production house.
An out-and-out commercial entertainer, the film is being directed by Siruthai Siva. It also features Vidhaarth, Bala, Munish, Suhail, Santhanam, Ramesh Khanna, Appu Kutty, Abhinaya, Nandhagi, Vidyullekha and Devadarshini.
Produced by Vijaya Productions, the.
The shooting was postponed due to the fast observed here Tuesday in support of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
"Ajith and Tamannaah will start shooting for the film in Hyderabad from today (Friday). The first schedule of shooting will be wrapped up by April 20," said a statement from the production house.
An out-and-out commercial entertainer, the film is being directed by Siruthai Siva. It also features Vidhaarth, Bala, Munish, Suhail, Santhanam, Ramesh Khanna, Appu Kutty, Abhinaya, Nandhagi, Vidyullekha and Devadarshini.
Produced by Vijaya Productions, the.
- 4/5/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Film: "Attahasa"; Actors: Kishore, Arjun Sarja, Ravi Kale, C.P.Yogeshwar, Lakshmi Rai, Suresh Oberoi and Vijayalakshmi; Producer-Director: A.M.R.Ramesh; Camera: Milton; Background Music: Sandeep Chowta; Editor: Anthony; Rating: **1/2
A.M.R.Ramesh is known for making films based on real life incidents, which have also been widely covered in the media. His earlier film "Cyanide" was based on the incidents that led to the death of Sri Lankan militants who had come to Bangalore after the assasination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. "Attahasa" is a film based on the life and times of forest brigand Veerappan and his death.
The film faced many legal hurdles with Veerappan's wife Muthulakshmi going to court alleging that.
A.M.R.Ramesh is known for making films based on real life incidents, which have also been widely covered in the media. His earlier film "Cyanide" was based on the incidents that led to the death of Sri Lankan militants who had come to Bangalore after the assasination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. "Attahasa" is a film based on the life and times of forest brigand Veerappan and his death.
The film faced many legal hurdles with Veerappan's wife Muthulakshmi going to court alleging that.
- 2/15/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
The 17th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk) has announced its lineup. The festival will run from 7th to 14th December, 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Some of the highlights of the lineup are festival favourites of the year Amour, Chitrangada, Samhita, The Sapphires, Drapchi, Miss Lovely, Me and You, Celluloid Man, and Baandhon.
Fourteen films will screen in the Competition section while seven contemporary films will be screened in “Indian Cinema Now” section.
Complete list of films:
Competition Films
Fourteen feature films from Asia, Africa and Latin America will compete for the coveted “Suvarna Chakoram” (Golden Crow Pheasant) and other awards.
Always Brando by Ridha Behi (Tunisia)
Inheritors of the Earth by T V Chandran (India)
A Terminal Trust by by Masayuki Suo (Japan)
Shutter by Joy Mathew (India)
Today by Alain Gomis (Senegal-France)
The Repentant by Merzak Allouache (Algeria)
Sta. Niña by Manny Palo (Philippines)
Present Tense...
Some of the highlights of the lineup are festival favourites of the year Amour, Chitrangada, Samhita, The Sapphires, Drapchi, Miss Lovely, Me and You, Celluloid Man, and Baandhon.
Fourteen films will screen in the Competition section while seven contemporary films will be screened in “Indian Cinema Now” section.
Complete list of films:
Competition Films
Fourteen feature films from Asia, Africa and Latin America will compete for the coveted “Suvarna Chakoram” (Golden Crow Pheasant) and other awards.
Always Brando by Ridha Behi (Tunisia)
Inheritors of the Earth by T V Chandran (India)
A Terminal Trust by by Masayuki Suo (Japan)
Shutter by Joy Mathew (India)
Today by Alain Gomis (Senegal-France)
The Repentant by Merzak Allouache (Algeria)
Sta. Niña by Manny Palo (Philippines)
Present Tense...
- 11/2/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Chennai, Sep 17: Character artist-turned-actor Manoj Nandam is all set to play hero in upcoming Telugu film "China Babu", to be helmed by debutant director Sri Chandji.
"I chose to cast Manoj after seeing his performances in films like 'Chatrapathi' and 'Oka Romantic Crime Katha'," Chandji said at the launch of the film Sunday at Annapurna Studios.
Manoj, who played the younger version of hero Prabhas in S.S Rajamouli's "Chatrapathi", has also.
"I chose to cast Manoj after seeing his performances in films like 'Chatrapathi' and 'Oka Romantic Crime Katha'," Chandji said at the launch of the film Sunday at Annapurna Studios.
Manoj, who played the younger version of hero Prabhas in S.S Rajamouli's "Chatrapathi", has also.
- 9/17/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
It's official. And we got it out of Ajay Devgn's business associate Kumar Mangat. After the unending speculation about who would be taking over Sridevi's role in the remake of the 1983 hit Himmatwala, fuelled in no small measure by the neo-Himmatwala's director Sajid Khan tightlipped silence, it is finally out Telugu and Tamil actress Tamannaah Bhatia would be playing the lead opposite Ajay in Himmatwala. Says Kumar Mangat, "Yes, it's Tamannaah opposite Ajay in Himmatwala. The shooting starts in August. Ajay has Bol Bachchan on release and Son Of Sardar is almost complete. Himmatwala is the only other project he will start this year." Significantly, names like Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma were bandied for the part of the whip wielding firebrand that catapulted Sridevi to stardom in Himmatwala in 1983. Says a source close to the project, "Katrina and Anushka turned down the role. It was...
- 6/22/2012
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
London, UK: The legendary Ravi Shankar, musician, composer, performer and scholar of classical Indian music, is to receive the prestigious Fellowship Award for nine decades of outstanding contribution to the music industry, at The Asian Awards in partnership with Lebara. The Asian Awards is a celebration of excellence among the global Asian community, they were launched in 2010 to recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of individuals born in or with direct family origin from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan or Bangladesh across all disciplines of life – from business to the arts, culture, sport and public service and this year’s special event takes place in London on the 18th October, 2011.
Ravi Shankar, a world-class sitarist and composer, is India’s most esteemed musical ambassador and a singular phenomenon in the classical music worlds of east and west. He is well-known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the west...
Ravi Shankar, a world-class sitarist and composer, is India’s most esteemed musical ambassador and a singular phenomenon in the classical music worlds of east and west. He is well-known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the west...
- 10/15/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Locarno (Switzerland), Aug 9: Mumbai-based Shanker Raman and San Francisco-based Alka Raghuram were Tuesday night named the winners of the Grant Open Doors prize at the award ceremony at the Locarno International Film Festival here. Both the filmmakers share the prize money of 50,000 Chf (approximately $67,466).
Shanker won 30,000 Chf (over $40,000) for his script 'The Trapper's Snare', a fiction film about the conflict in Sri Lanka. Alka walked away with 20,000 Chf (over $25,000) for her documentary 'Burqa Boxers', about young Muslim girls learning boxing at a gym in Kolkata and their determination to knock out a few.
Shanker won 30,000 Chf (over $40,000) for his script 'The Trapper's Snare', a fiction film about the conflict in Sri Lanka. Alka walked away with 20,000 Chf (over $25,000) for her documentary 'Burqa Boxers', about young Muslim girls learning boxing at a gym in Kolkata and their determination to knock out a few.
- 8/9/2011
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Indian cinema superstar Saif Ali Khan will host Iifa Rocks, presented by The Bay, during the Videocon d2H Iifa Weekend in Toronto. A .Friend of Iifa,. Saif has performed on the Iifa stage in Dubai, Yorkshire, UK and most recently in Colombo, Sri Lanka last year. This international .man of style. is well known for his fashion panache, and is the perfect host of this chic and dazzling event.The actor, known for his love of music and unfailing charm, will dazzle as Iifa marries popular music and high fashion at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto before a capacity crowd of 7500 guests. The Iifa Celebrations in Canada are presented by Cibc and hosted by the Government of Ontario.Iifa Rocks is a dazzling event that shines a spotlight on the world of fashion, with live musical performances from popular internationals artists in support of the Iifa Foundation. The Iifa...
- 6/3/2011
- Filmicafe
Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa who created 'De Ghuma Ke', the captivating Anthem for the Icc World Cup which concluded with India's triumph over Sri Lanka on Saturday, has churned out another anthem for the latest Ipl franchise Sahara Pune Warriors. Shankar speaking about the anthem for Sahara Pune Warriors, which will make its debut in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, said that the team is quite thrilled about the anthem, and they're hoping that this spirited track goes a long way for the team.
- 4/5/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
For the last month and a half, Bollywood had shied away from theatres, thanks to the Icc World Cup. But now that it’s coming to an end, some producers and distributors are releasing films, hoping to rake in the moolah before the Indian Premiere League Season 4 begins next Friday. However, with India playing its final against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, Abhishek Bachchan’s suspense thriller Game hasn’t taken in a strong opening, say trade pandits. Sunil Punjabi, CEO, Cinemax, says that the movie received a mixed response from the audience. “With 40% opening, some people are liking it ...
- 4/2/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
For the last month and a half, Bollywood had shied away from theatres, thanks to the Icc World Cup. But now that it’s coming to an end, some producers and distributors are releasing films, hoping to rake in the moolah before the Indian Premiere League Season 4 begins next Friday. However, with India playing its final against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, Abhishek Bachchan’s suspense thriller Game hasn’t taken in a strong opening, say trade pandits. Sunil Punjabi, CEO, Cinemax, says that the movie received a mixed response from the audience. “With 40% opening, some people are liking it ...
- 4/2/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
The Berlinale Talent Campus, an initiative of the Berlin International Film Festival is a creative and networking platform for 350 up-and-coming filmmakers from all over the world. It lasts for six days and offers a huge variety of different programme elements for people involved with various aspects of filmmaking through workshops, seminars, excursions, panel discussions and lectures.
The 9th edition of the Berlinale Talent Campus, from February 12 – 17, 2011 will focus on filmmakers positioning themselves in today’s world of cinema. Shanker Raman, Pushpendra Singh, Rajesh Jala, Zalina Gamat, Mohammed Shakeel and Bikas Mishra are the six Indians who will participate in this year’s Talent Campus. DearCinema profiles the participants for you, one at a time.
Shanker Raman
This is a special year at Berlinale for cinematographer Shanker Raman. A film which he shot, debutant Prashant Bhargava’s Patang, is having its World Premiere in the Forum of the festival. “Being selected...
The 9th edition of the Berlinale Talent Campus, from February 12 – 17, 2011 will focus on filmmakers positioning themselves in today’s world of cinema. Shanker Raman, Pushpendra Singh, Rajesh Jala, Zalina Gamat, Mohammed Shakeel and Bikas Mishra are the six Indians who will participate in this year’s Talent Campus. DearCinema profiles the participants for you, one at a time.
Shanker Raman
This is a special year at Berlinale for cinematographer Shanker Raman. A film which he shot, debutant Prashant Bhargava’s Patang, is having its World Premiere in the Forum of the festival. “Being selected...
- 2/1/2011
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
The coming year 2011 promises to be a treat for all cricket lovers as the mother of all tournaments - The Icc Cricket World Cup- is scheduled to take place from Feb 19 to April 2nd. This time the World Cup is being hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The countdown to cricket's biggest tournament has already kicked off with just 50 days to go. When you talk about cricket, can Bollywood be far behind? Well, not really, and this time Bollywood would be making its presence felt through the musical trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The trio have composed the Icc Cricket World Cup 2011's official theme song. The song is titled 'De Ghuma Ke' which in itself is a passionate expression that creatively captures the fierce sense of competition and the desire to win. The song has been composed in 3 different versions namely Hindi, Bangla and Sinhalese that will feature in...
- 12/30/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The coming year 2011 promises to be a treat for all cricket lovers as the mother of all tournaments - The Icc Cricket World Cup- is scheduled to take place from Feb 19 to April 2nd. This time the World Cup is being hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The countdown to cricket's biggest tournament has already kicked off with just 50 days to go. When you talk about cricket, can Bollywood be far behind? Well, not really, and this time Bollywood would be making its presence felt through the musical trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The trio have composed the Icc Cricket World Cup 2011's official theme song. The song is titled 'De Ghuma Ke' which in itself is a passionate expression that creatively captures the fierce sense of competition and the desire to win. The song has been composed in 3 different versions namely Hindi, Bangla and Sinhalese that will feature in...
- 12/30/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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