InterviewSudev speaks to Tnm about how he's always told he's more suited for Bollywood, getting typecast in Malayalam films, and his role in 'Sleeplessly Yours'.Neelima MenonIn Sleeplessly Yours, this year’s Iffk-screened feature film, he plays Jessy, a gentle, besotted lover who proposes a madcap sleep experiment to his hyperventilating girlfriend and gets caught up in the aftermath. For actor Sudev Nair, who won the State Award in his very own first film My Life Partner, where he plays a gay lover, this has been one of his best outings. Everything about the man suggests he is better suited in the Bollywood terrain, yet he seems to have made a space for himself in Malayalam cinema. Never mind that the character is often tailor-made with that “Bollywoodised” image—the brother of the North Indian heroine in Anarkali, the Jewish boy, Abraham Ezra in Ezra or the recent cameo as...
- 12/12/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Even though her debut film Abodh did not do as per expectations, it was films like Dayavan, Tezaab and Ram Lakhan which catapulted Madhuri Dixit Nene into superlative name and fame. Last seen in the hard hitting Gulaab Gang, Madhuri Dixit has been shuffling between her commitments towards her family as well as her professionalRead More
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- 6/26/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
In a career spanning three decades, Gulshan Grover has played the villain many times – but the film that earned him his nickname of “Badman”, and which set the tone for much of his Bollywood career, was that of villain Kesariya Vilayati in Subhash Ghai’s 1989 film Ram Lakhan. As traditional villain roles have become rarer in Bollywood (with heroes taking on roles with more shades of grey), Grover has found his way to working in other industries (in the U.S. and Canada), as well as appearing in films that find their way to the festival circuit, such as Soumik Sen’s Badman.
Director Sen (Gulaab Gang) allows the talented actor to step into a fictionalized version of himself – Gulshan Grover the Badman who longs to make a change in his career, to relaunch himself as a hero. The film is, quite frankly, a hoot, sending up a number of Bollywood tropes. This fictional Gulshan Grover has two hapless sons, Suresh (working as an assistant to director/choreographer Farah Khan and writing his own screenplay) and Gaurav (radio show host always looking for money to invest in questionable business schemes).
The film opens with the fictional Gulshan Grover celebrating his birthday – one of his birthday gifts is to be handed the reins of the Bollywood Villains Association by his friend and fellow villain Ranjeeth.
After suffering a sudden heart attack at his birthday party, and faced with his own mortality as well as the incompetence of his sons, Grover decides to liquidate his assets and set up a film fund which he will put at the disposal of his sons if – and only if – they work with him on a film launching a new hero: Gulshan Grover – “Gg” — himself, in a venture entitled, appropriately “Goodman”.
The film sends up contemporary Bollywood film and social media culture, from a nurse who asks to take a selfie with the star in his hospital bed, to the doctor treating him who brings his son to see his patient, to director/choreographer Farah Khan announcing Grover’s death on Twitter. It’s also a biting satire on the current state of filmmaking in Bollywood, where star kids are launched and where heroes in their forties play college students and woo women young enough to be their daughters, where women in their thirties are resigned to playing mothers to men hardly older than themselves, a world in which social media experts are hired in order to make films trend, where images are “refurbished” and hashtags rule.
The film follows Gg’s quest to put together the film that will launch this new, updated, 21st century version of himself, from the search for a director, a heroine, and, most importantly, for the actor who will agree to become the villain. The endless string of cameos are worth the price of admission alone; the turn by Chunkey Pandey, who agrees to become the film’s villain – hysterically, his costumes always match the furniture on which he’s sitting — is delicious.
But at the centre of it all is Gulshan Grover himself, anchoring everything that happens around him, by turns frustrated at the roadblocks he runs up against (veteran actor Rishi Kapoor advises him to forget about becoming a hero and focus on the underserved 90 to 100 year old man slot), frustrated at the stupidity and incompetence of his sons, accused of “corruption” by those in the Villains’ Assocation (who see both his desire to become a hero, and his willingness to cast Chunkey Pandey as his villain as a sell-out) and occasionally baffled by the events that go on around him as he works to create something new out of his life and career. “Badman” defined much of Gulshan Grover’s career, but Badman allows us to remember that he’s a fine actor with a gift for comedy, in a film that guarantees you will “Lol”.
Director Sen (Gulaab Gang) allows the talented actor to step into a fictionalized version of himself – Gulshan Grover the Badman who longs to make a change in his career, to relaunch himself as a hero. The film is, quite frankly, a hoot, sending up a number of Bollywood tropes. This fictional Gulshan Grover has two hapless sons, Suresh (working as an assistant to director/choreographer Farah Khan and writing his own screenplay) and Gaurav (radio show host always looking for money to invest in questionable business schemes).
The film opens with the fictional Gulshan Grover celebrating his birthday – one of his birthday gifts is to be handed the reins of the Bollywood Villains Association by his friend and fellow villain Ranjeeth.
After suffering a sudden heart attack at his birthday party, and faced with his own mortality as well as the incompetence of his sons, Grover decides to liquidate his assets and set up a film fund which he will put at the disposal of his sons if – and only if – they work with him on a film launching a new hero: Gulshan Grover – “Gg” — himself, in a venture entitled, appropriately “Goodman”.
The film sends up contemporary Bollywood film and social media culture, from a nurse who asks to take a selfie with the star in his hospital bed, to the doctor treating him who brings his son to see his patient, to director/choreographer Farah Khan announcing Grover’s death on Twitter. It’s also a biting satire on the current state of filmmaking in Bollywood, where star kids are launched and where heroes in their forties play college students and woo women young enough to be their daughters, where women in their thirties are resigned to playing mothers to men hardly older than themselves, a world in which social media experts are hired in order to make films trend, where images are “refurbished” and hashtags rule.
The film follows Gg’s quest to put together the film that will launch this new, updated, 21st century version of himself, from the search for a director, a heroine, and, most importantly, for the actor who will agree to become the villain. The endless string of cameos are worth the price of admission alone; the turn by Chunkey Pandey, who agrees to become the film’s villain – hysterically, his costumes always match the furniture on which he’s sitting — is delicious.
But at the centre of it all is Gulshan Grover himself, anchoring everything that happens around him, by turns frustrated at the roadblocks he runs up against (veteran actor Rishi Kapoor advises him to forget about becoming a hero and focus on the underserved 90 to 100 year old man slot), frustrated at the stupidity and incompetence of his sons, accused of “corruption” by those in the Villains’ Assocation (who see both his desire to become a hero, and his willingness to cast Chunkey Pandey as his villain as a sell-out) and occasionally baffled by the events that go on around him as he works to create something new out of his life and career. “Badman” defined much of Gulshan Grover’s career, but Badman allows us to remember that he’s a fine actor with a gift for comedy, in a film that guarantees you will “Lol”.
- 6/21/2017
- by Katherine Matthews
- Bollyspice
Directed by Soumik Sen (Gulaab Gang), Badman showcases Gulshan Grover in a fabulous “mokumentary” look at a Bollywood legendary villain trying to stay relevant by becoming a “Goodman” in a new film. The actor plays “himself” in a story that is literally laugh out loud funny, fun, touching and full of crazy reel and real characters. Not only does the film feature Gulshan Grover, it also has Farah Khan as “Farah Khan”, Chunky Pandey as “Chunky Pandey” and amazing special appearance scenes with Rishi Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Shootjit Sarkar, Sujoy Ghosh and many more!
Soumik Sen took the time out of his busy schedule to give us an inside look into the making of this brilliant film. Check out what he had to say in this exclusive interview!
How did the first thought of Badman come to you?
I’ve always had this idea of what happens to a villain’s career graph in Bollywood today, when heroes and heroines (Juhi in my last film too if I may add) are taking on negative roles. Where does that leave the specialised villain? Nowhere except Prakash Raj. And what would they be doing to stay relevant? And this idea came from that thought.
Tell us about writing and developing this script.
I always had the story sorted in my head. And I knew this was an attempt of a villain trying to reinvent himself as a hero, completely unaware of his age. Once Gulshan came on board, referencing his illustrious career and an era when characters were more cardboard-ish than what they are now in an evolving story telling industry, it became more fun.
You worked with Anuvab Pal on the story.
Anuvab and I are friends. And I’ve in fact acted in his web shorts too. And definitely wanted him as part of the cast given his natural comic timing. Writing wise – just jamming lines and scenarios with him was a blast.
When you went to Mr. Gulshan Grover what was the main thing you wanted to show him about the film?
Well, the idea was to cast a Real villain and do it like a mockumentary. And of course to get someone who would be sporting enough to mock himself. Apart from his illustrious career, the fact that he is a legend, it was also important to showcase that behind his larger than life roles, he is a fabulous actor anyways.
What was his first reaction?
He loved the idea. And Without any reservation.
How would you describe Badman?
I’d like to think it’s the first out and out instance in this industry where legends, stars and directors have come on board, lent their names and helped make this first web feature exclusive meant for an online platform.
What is the essence of the film?
I guess the larger story arc is about the never say die drive and endeavour that makes an artist adapt to the changing times and survive, irrespective of his age.
Tell us about working with Gulshan Grover and especially in a part like this.
Incredibly professional and committed to his craft. His infectious energy was like that of a newcomer on set. And yes, his no holds barred diving into the skin of the character. Also comedy requires an actor to be very reactive to lines, and while he has done stellar comic roles in the past, for a different audience and storytelling, his timing was always spot on.
How long did it take to shoot the film?
I shot the film in approximately 15 days.
What did you keep in mind during the shooting of the film?
Have fun. Only then will it reflect on screen.
Badman takes a lot from films and the film industry, so how much of it is true and how much of it is exaggeration and how much of it is what you guys invented for this world?
A lot of it in ways is true and then there is obviously a leap that comic imagination takes.
What was your favorite scene to shoot?
The scene where all the yesteryear villains come together to wish Gulshan on his birthday. To see the legendary Ranjeet, Deepak Shirke (Gendaswamy from the cult classic Tiranga), Shiva (Captain Zattack from Hum) and the original Badman sit down and discuss the Villains Federation of Bollywood was a memorable high.
Also to have Farah choreograph Chunky and Gulshan and the ensuing madness on set was uproarious.
So you played the Social Media director, how was it shooting for the film and directing it? And was that a commentary on Social media today?
Well absolutely. The social media manager in the film is a guy who is essentially fibbing someone alien to jargon, trends and technology and making a quick buck out of him. And like how anything new intimidates us, his persona was meant to be someone who bamboozles clients with his jargon. I’m sure we know plenty of guys like him who take advantage of the eager and moneyed.
Tell us about those amazing guest appearances, how did those all come about?
They were written into the film as you probably would have figured. And thereafter it was all a function of meeting the stars and telling them what it was. Thankfully they were all a sport and agreed.
Favorite guest appearance scene?
Very tough to pick one, but to have Rishi Kapoor who just played a 90-year-old man in Kapoor and Sons to actually tell Gulshan to follow his footsteps was a favourite.
The title song is killer, how did that come about?
It was written on a brief by the extremely talented Protiqe Majumdar, and composed by me. I had sung a scratch and when the energy was upped, I knew only Vishal Dadlani could pull it off.
You also had Farah Khan as Farah Khan, how was it to work with her?
Farah is a dear friend and a legend in her own rights. Without a doubt the person who revolutionised the way we picturise songs. But what drew me to her was the fact that she is way madder and fun a person than the film might suggest. She is a dynamite.
What about the great Chunky Pandey?
Chunky had to be cast because the script needed us to cast a man as villain opposite Gulshan who has been a hero and thrashed him (on-screen) in many films. And who better than him with his incredible comic timing. I’d like to add that it takes a special kind of confidence to be absolutely ridiculous on screen and ‘be’ Chunky Pandey. And he pulled it off like only he could.
What do you love about Badman?
The fun that I had while on set. The challenge to work within a tight budget and pull off a product, which is one of its kind. And to be the first to do anything like this in the online space before Amazon and Netflix had commissioned anything for India.
How exciting is it that the film has now gone on to film festivals and received such a wonderful response?
It’s actually way more than I had expected. I certainly didn’t anticipate it would touch the chords of so many people, despite not having a theatrical release.
Are you excited for the premiere at the London Indian Film Festival?
Yes I am. It is such a prestigious festival and I’m glad that an online film, and more importantly a comedy has found a place in such an esteemed lineup.
What is next for you?
A few things are being written and set up as we speak. A feature, another web show and a few more things.
Badman is screening at the London Indian Film Festival at Cineworld Wembley June 24, 2017 6:00 pm, Cineworld Leicester Square June 25, 2017 3:00 pm and Stratford Picturehouse June 27, 2017 6:30 pm. It also will be showcased the sister festival the Birmingham Indian Film Festival Cineworld Broad Street June 25, 2017 6:00 pm.
If you haven’t, be sure to also check out our amazing interview with Gulshan Grover as well! It is not to be missed!
Soumik Sen took the time out of his busy schedule to give us an inside look into the making of this brilliant film. Check out what he had to say in this exclusive interview!
How did the first thought of Badman come to you?
I’ve always had this idea of what happens to a villain’s career graph in Bollywood today, when heroes and heroines (Juhi in my last film too if I may add) are taking on negative roles. Where does that leave the specialised villain? Nowhere except Prakash Raj. And what would they be doing to stay relevant? And this idea came from that thought.
Tell us about writing and developing this script.
I always had the story sorted in my head. And I knew this was an attempt of a villain trying to reinvent himself as a hero, completely unaware of his age. Once Gulshan came on board, referencing his illustrious career and an era when characters were more cardboard-ish than what they are now in an evolving story telling industry, it became more fun.
You worked with Anuvab Pal on the story.
Anuvab and I are friends. And I’ve in fact acted in his web shorts too. And definitely wanted him as part of the cast given his natural comic timing. Writing wise – just jamming lines and scenarios with him was a blast.
When you went to Mr. Gulshan Grover what was the main thing you wanted to show him about the film?
Well, the idea was to cast a Real villain and do it like a mockumentary. And of course to get someone who would be sporting enough to mock himself. Apart from his illustrious career, the fact that he is a legend, it was also important to showcase that behind his larger than life roles, he is a fabulous actor anyways.
What was his first reaction?
He loved the idea. And Without any reservation.
How would you describe Badman?
I’d like to think it’s the first out and out instance in this industry where legends, stars and directors have come on board, lent their names and helped make this first web feature exclusive meant for an online platform.
What is the essence of the film?
I guess the larger story arc is about the never say die drive and endeavour that makes an artist adapt to the changing times and survive, irrespective of his age.
Tell us about working with Gulshan Grover and especially in a part like this.
Incredibly professional and committed to his craft. His infectious energy was like that of a newcomer on set. And yes, his no holds barred diving into the skin of the character. Also comedy requires an actor to be very reactive to lines, and while he has done stellar comic roles in the past, for a different audience and storytelling, his timing was always spot on.
How long did it take to shoot the film?
I shot the film in approximately 15 days.
What did you keep in mind during the shooting of the film?
Have fun. Only then will it reflect on screen.
Badman takes a lot from films and the film industry, so how much of it is true and how much of it is exaggeration and how much of it is what you guys invented for this world?
A lot of it in ways is true and then there is obviously a leap that comic imagination takes.
What was your favorite scene to shoot?
The scene where all the yesteryear villains come together to wish Gulshan on his birthday. To see the legendary Ranjeet, Deepak Shirke (Gendaswamy from the cult classic Tiranga), Shiva (Captain Zattack from Hum) and the original Badman sit down and discuss the Villains Federation of Bollywood was a memorable high.
Also to have Farah choreograph Chunky and Gulshan and the ensuing madness on set was uproarious.
So you played the Social Media director, how was it shooting for the film and directing it? And was that a commentary on Social media today?
Well absolutely. The social media manager in the film is a guy who is essentially fibbing someone alien to jargon, trends and technology and making a quick buck out of him. And like how anything new intimidates us, his persona was meant to be someone who bamboozles clients with his jargon. I’m sure we know plenty of guys like him who take advantage of the eager and moneyed.
Tell us about those amazing guest appearances, how did those all come about?
They were written into the film as you probably would have figured. And thereafter it was all a function of meeting the stars and telling them what it was. Thankfully they were all a sport and agreed.
Favorite guest appearance scene?
Very tough to pick one, but to have Rishi Kapoor who just played a 90-year-old man in Kapoor and Sons to actually tell Gulshan to follow his footsteps was a favourite.
The title song is killer, how did that come about?
It was written on a brief by the extremely talented Protiqe Majumdar, and composed by me. I had sung a scratch and when the energy was upped, I knew only Vishal Dadlani could pull it off.
You also had Farah Khan as Farah Khan, how was it to work with her?
Farah is a dear friend and a legend in her own rights. Without a doubt the person who revolutionised the way we picturise songs. But what drew me to her was the fact that she is way madder and fun a person than the film might suggest. She is a dynamite.
What about the great Chunky Pandey?
Chunky had to be cast because the script needed us to cast a man as villain opposite Gulshan who has been a hero and thrashed him (on-screen) in many films. And who better than him with his incredible comic timing. I’d like to add that it takes a special kind of confidence to be absolutely ridiculous on screen and ‘be’ Chunky Pandey. And he pulled it off like only he could.
What do you love about Badman?
The fun that I had while on set. The challenge to work within a tight budget and pull off a product, which is one of its kind. And to be the first to do anything like this in the online space before Amazon and Netflix had commissioned anything for India.
How exciting is it that the film has now gone on to film festivals and received such a wonderful response?
It’s actually way more than I had expected. I certainly didn’t anticipate it would touch the chords of so many people, despite not having a theatrical release.
Are you excited for the premiere at the London Indian Film Festival?
Yes I am. It is such a prestigious festival and I’m glad that an online film, and more importantly a comedy has found a place in such an esteemed lineup.
What is next for you?
A few things are being written and set up as we speak. A feature, another web show and a few more things.
Badman is screening at the London Indian Film Festival at Cineworld Wembley June 24, 2017 6:00 pm, Cineworld Leicester Square June 25, 2017 3:00 pm and Stratford Picturehouse June 27, 2017 6:30 pm. It also will be showcased the sister festival the Birmingham Indian Film Festival Cineworld Broad Street June 25, 2017 6:00 pm.
If you haven’t, be sure to also check out our amazing interview with Gulshan Grover as well! It is not to be missed!
- 6/21/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Madhuri Dixit is the unquestionable queen of dance and the ruler of hearts!The movies she did in the 90s and the early 200s are iconic and so are her Oh-so-Madhuri reactions! Presenting some of the best expressions from the Dhak Dhak girl hirself to suit your every mood! When your makeup is on point!
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- 5/15/2017
- FilmiPop
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha is best known for action movies like Gulaab Gang and Ra. One but he loves romances – so much so that he’s set to release Tum Bin 2, the second installment of his debut film, which he wrote and directed 15 years ago and achieved sleeper status at the Box Office.
Set in Scotland, the follow-up retains many of the original’s elements but none of its characters or cast. Set to hit cinemas on November 18, Tum Bin 2 stars debutantes’ actors Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati together with actress Neha Sharma, who has a handful of film credits including Youngistaan, Teri Meri Kahaani and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2.
Watch the official trailer of Tum Bin 2 here:
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Directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Tum Bin 2 releases in cinemas on 18th November 2016.
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Set in Scotland, the follow-up retains many of the original’s elements but none of its characters or cast. Set to hit cinemas on November 18, Tum Bin 2 stars debutantes’ actors Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati together with actress Neha Sharma, who has a handful of film credits including Youngistaan, Teri Meri Kahaani and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2.
Watch the official trailer of Tum Bin 2 here:
Tum Bin 2 Title Track:
Directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Tum Bin 2 releases in cinemas on 18th November 2016.
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- 11/2/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Ever since Sajid Nadiadwala and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions have come together for a period film tentatively titled Shiddat, several names are being associated with the film. Yet another name that has apparently been added to the star cast is that of Madhuri Dixit. Though the details of her character are yet to be known, we hear that this role will be pivotal to the plot. Prior to this, Madhuri was seen in a special number called 'Ghagra' in one of Karan Johar's recent productions, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Shiddat, however, promises to have more of the actress. Besides her, Varun Dhawan is said to play the lead along with Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt completing the love triangle. On the Bollywood front, Madhuri Dixit was last seen in Gulaab Gang and the actress continues with her stint as a dance teacher online as well as has been...
- 6/21/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Juhi Chawla who was last seen in films like Gulaab Gang and Chalk N Duster, has now decided to do something special for one of her colleagues in the industry. The actress will apparently be doing a small role in Mahendra Bohra's upcoming production Hume Tumse Pyar Kitna. We hear that the producer considers Juhi his lucky mascot and hence requested the actress to be a part of this forthcoming love story and the actress gladly agreed. However the details of her character in the film are being strictly kept under wraps. Interestingly, the film is said to be inspired by the blockbuster Darr, which had Juhi in the lead role whilst Shah Rukh Khan played her obsessive lover. Hume Tumse Pyar Kitna stars popular TV star Karanvir Bohra and Priya Banerjee in lead roles.
- 6/4/2016
- BollywoodHungama
Last week all of Mumbai was abuzz with rumours that Madhuri Dixit was all set to star in S S Rajamouli's Bahubali Returns. Apparently Madhuri was all set to play Anushka Shetty's sister. But Rajamouli in an exclusive response to this writer totally debunks the rumour. A source close to the project adds, "There are all kinds of rumours and speculations flitting around about the Bahubali sequel. We don't know where the Madhuri one came from because there is no truth to it. Websites have even written the role of Anushka Shetty's sister for Madhuri in Bahubali 2. But so far there is no new addition to the cast at all." Curiously Madhuri who made a much-talked about comeback in 2014 with Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang hasn't been able to make any headway post her return to acting. Both films bombed badly, leaving the very graceful Ms Dixit-Nene with no acting offers at all.
- 11/5/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
The former beauty queen Juhi Chawla attended the mobile radiation awareness campaign in Mumbai on August 3, organized by the Indian Merchants Chamber Ladies’ Wing.
The “Gulaab Gang” actress expressed her growing concern about harmful effects of cellphone radiation. Talking about the issue, she said, “The electromagnetic field and radiation are affecting everyone. Your mobile is not a toy.”
Besides Juhi, the event was also attended by Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam’s wife Madhurima Nigam and Shalini Piramal. Check out the pictures from the event below.
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The “Gulaab Gang” actress expressed her growing concern about harmful effects of cellphone radiation. Talking about the issue, she said, “The electromagnetic field and radiation are affecting everyone. Your mobile is not a toy.”
Besides Juhi, the event was also attended by Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam’s wife Madhurima Nigam and Shalini Piramal. Check out the pictures from the event below.
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- 8/5/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
The veteran actress Juhi Chawla who was last seen in ‘Gulaab Gang’ last year, recently seen at the launch of a book at Kitaab Khana in Mumbai. The actress was present at the launch of Jyotin Goel’s children novel ‘Sept-Opus’.
Juhi shared her thoughts about the book and said, “The book, Sept-Opus is very amusing and is a very good read for the kids. The intelligent pieces are interesting, not just for the kids but even adults will enjoy and find them engaging. It’s light, entertaining and moving.”
Juhi will next be seen in the upcoming education drama “Chalk N Duster” which is releasing on the occasion on Teacher’s Day.
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Juhi shared her thoughts about the book and said, “The book, Sept-Opus is very amusing and is a very good read for the kids. The intelligent pieces are interesting, not just for the kids but even adults will enjoy and find them engaging. It’s light, entertaining and moving.”
Juhi will next be seen in the upcoming education drama “Chalk N Duster” which is releasing on the occasion on Teacher’s Day.
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- 7/31/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
The 16th edition of the most spectacular celebration of Indian Cinema globally, the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Awards has announced the much anticipated list of nominations in the popular category. The Videocon D2H Iifa Weekend & Awards will take place at Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 5-7 June 2015.
Indian Cinema saw a fantastic year in 2014 with some exceptional films taking the box-office by storm. Leading the polls is the heart-warming ‘2 States’ with 9 nominations followed closely by Vishal Bhardwaj’s hard-hitting ‘Haider’ which garnered 8 nominations. Rajkumar Hirani’s inspiring ‘Pk’ achieved 6 nominations and the naively stirring Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen received 5 nominations. Some of the other noteworthy mentions this year also up for awards are Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and ‘Ek Villain’.
Speaking on the nominees, Andre Timmins, Director – Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, said, “It is amazing how Indian cinema is growing strength by strength every year.
Indian Cinema saw a fantastic year in 2014 with some exceptional films taking the box-office by storm. Leading the polls is the heart-warming ‘2 States’ with 9 nominations followed closely by Vishal Bhardwaj’s hard-hitting ‘Haider’ which garnered 8 nominations. Rajkumar Hirani’s inspiring ‘Pk’ achieved 6 nominations and the naively stirring Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen received 5 nominations. Some of the other noteworthy mentions this year also up for awards are Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and ‘Ek Villain’.
Speaking on the nominees, Andre Timmins, Director – Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, said, “It is amazing how Indian cinema is growing strength by strength every year.
- 4/15/2015
- by Trupti Kantilal
- Bollyspice
Bollywood churns out on average 120 plus films a year, with 2014 reaching 142. So to think all of them will go down in history as being successful is rather naive. But what about the ones we thought would work wonders but came up short? The ones that left us thinking, “Why was this allowed past the editing board”? Even ones that somehow managed to cha-ching the money registers sky high. 2014 had its fair share of films that fit all these categories. BollySpice brings you the biggest disappointments of 2014.
10. Holiday
A.R.Murugadoss blew everyone’s mind when he told a tale of an anterograde amnesia patient desperately seeking revenge for the murder of his girlfriend in Ghajini. Yet when it came to a follow up film, one could say Holiday fell short of all the trimmings to recreate the magic. The writer in Murugadoss failed to see the shortcomings of his story,...
10. Holiday
A.R.Murugadoss blew everyone’s mind when he told a tale of an anterograde amnesia patient desperately seeking revenge for the murder of his girlfriend in Ghajini. Yet when it came to a follow up film, one could say Holiday fell short of all the trimmings to recreate the magic. The writer in Murugadoss failed to see the shortcomings of his story,...
- 1/5/2015
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
After being acclaimed for her acting in Gulaab Gang, Juhi Chawla is now all set for her next ventures in Bollywood. The actress is now all set to act in a film titled Happy Anniversary which will be directed by Dinky Mendes. Though she hasn't divulged any details on the film, Juhi Chawla mentioned that it is an amazing script and she has tentatively agreed for it. However, it is yet another film in her kitty that Juhi has been so excited about. It is Jayant Leeladhar's Chalk And Duster that will be keeping her busy where she plays the role of a strong, multi-talented woman. Excited about the fact that she will be doing yet another positive role, Juhi maintained that though she had been given the script of the film a month ago, it was only recently that she had time to go through it. In fact, the...
- 11/14/2014
- BollywoodHungama
After rave reviews from across the pond, London is set to get its fix of the culinary goodwill with the official release of The Hundred-Foot Journey on September 5th, a gastronomical feast of a film exploring the fusion of Indo-French cultures, represented beautifully through the universal language of heart-warming food for the soul.
This highly-anticipated culinary delight that is The Hundred-foot Journey also stars a stellar cast of Indian and British Asian actors including Rohan Chand (Jack and Jill), Amit Shah (The Infidel), Farzana Dua Elahe (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Eastenders). Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla (Gulaab Gang) also features in a cameo role in the film.
A flavour brimming mix of food, passion and heart, The Hundred-foot Journey is a story of persistence and triumph over exile. The film depicts a gastronomical fusion of cultures and cuisine and a boy’s compassionate drive to find himself in...
This highly-anticipated culinary delight that is The Hundred-foot Journey also stars a stellar cast of Indian and British Asian actors including Rohan Chand (Jack and Jill), Amit Shah (The Infidel), Farzana Dua Elahe (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Eastenders). Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla (Gulaab Gang) also features in a cameo role in the film.
A flavour brimming mix of food, passion and heart, The Hundred-foot Journey is a story of persistence and triumph over exile. The film depicts a gastronomical fusion of cultures and cuisine and a boy’s compassionate drive to find himself in...
- 9/2/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
She is a fine actress, complete with mega dancing skills. Starlet Madhuri Dixit Nene has completed a glorious 30 years in the Bollywood industry! We at BollySpice, feel that 30 years is a long feat and surely must be celebrated!
When you hear the name Madhuri, you instantly remember her charming smile that lights up the screen and her amazing grace. Madhuri has worked in many films such as Dil Toh Pagal Hain, Anjaam, Ram Lakhan, Tezaab, Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam to name but a few!
Madhuri began her filmi career with the art film Abodh, where she played the innocent character of a newly wedded wife who was not aware of the many changes that come with marriage. She was highly appreciated for her performance. Despite a few initial failures at the box office, Madhuri always bounced back. The film Tezaab became the turning point of her career. Her character...
When you hear the name Madhuri, you instantly remember her charming smile that lights up the screen and her amazing grace. Madhuri has worked in many films such as Dil Toh Pagal Hain, Anjaam, Ram Lakhan, Tezaab, Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam to name but a few!
Madhuri began her filmi career with the art film Abodh, where she played the innocent character of a newly wedded wife who was not aware of the many changes that come with marriage. She was highly appreciated for her performance. Despite a few initial failures at the box office, Madhuri always bounced back. The film Tezaab became the turning point of her career. Her character...
- 8/31/2014
- by Jem Raj
- Bollyspice
Om Puri
Audiences will be getting ready to satiate their tastebuds with the big screen adapation of Richard C. Morais’ international best-selling novel The Hundred-Foot Journey. Releasing on Friday 5th September 2014 by Entertainment One UK, The Hundred-Foot Journey is an uplifting and feel-good cultural feast full of Indian spices, French sophistication and British wit.
Directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Juliet Blake, the film stars Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren as the icy proprietress of a Michelin starred classical French eatery in Southern France, veteran Indian film actor Om Puri (East is East, The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Manish Dayal (Law & Order, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Bollywood film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) and Canadian-French actress and television personality, Charlotte Le Bon. The screenplay is written by Steven Knight.
This highly-anticipated culinary delight that is The Hundred-Foot Journey also stars a stellar cast of Indian and...
Audiences will be getting ready to satiate their tastebuds with the big screen adapation of Richard C. Morais’ international best-selling novel The Hundred-Foot Journey. Releasing on Friday 5th September 2014 by Entertainment One UK, The Hundred-Foot Journey is an uplifting and feel-good cultural feast full of Indian spices, French sophistication and British wit.
Directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Juliet Blake, the film stars Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren as the icy proprietress of a Michelin starred classical French eatery in Southern France, veteran Indian film actor Om Puri (East is East, The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Manish Dayal (Law & Order, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Bollywood film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) and Canadian-French actress and television personality, Charlotte Le Bon. The screenplay is written by Steven Knight.
This highly-anticipated culinary delight that is The Hundred-Foot Journey also stars a stellar cast of Indian and...
- 8/21/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, who was last seen in a pivotal role in Gulaab Gang, will now be seen making her Hollywood debut with The Hundred-Foot Journey, a Steven Spielberg production that is being directed by Lasse Hallstrom. While she will be seen playing veteran actor Om Puri's wife in the film, the makers felt the need for her to look 15 years older than her present age. That's why she has been made to age digitally on screen with the help of post-production techniques. Buzz is that, even though Juhi Chawla doesn't have a full length role, her role is pivotal to the storyline and has its own impact in the film.
- 8/2/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Audiences will be getting ready to satiate their tastebuds with the big screen adapation of Richard C. Morais’ international best-selling novel The Hundred-Foot Journey. Releasing on Friday 5thSeptember 2014 by Entertainment One UK, The Hundred-Foot Journey is an uplifting and feel-good cultural feast full of Indian spices, French sophistication and British wit.
Directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Juliet Blake, the film stars Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren as the icy proprietress of a Michelin starred classical French eatery in Southern France, veteran Indian film actor Om Puri (East is East, The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Manish Dayal (Law & Order, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Bollywood film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) and Canadian-French actress and television personality, Charlotte Le Bon. The screenplay is written by Steven Knight.
This highly-anticipated culinary delight that is The Hundred-Foot Journey also stars a stellar cast of Indian and British Asian actors...
Directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Juliet Blake, the film stars Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren as the icy proprietress of a Michelin starred classical French eatery in Southern France, veteran Indian film actor Om Puri (East is East, The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Manish Dayal (Law & Order, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Bollywood film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna) and Canadian-French actress and television personality, Charlotte Le Bon. The screenplay is written by Steven Knight.
This highly-anticipated culinary delight that is The Hundred-Foot Journey also stars a stellar cast of Indian and British Asian actors...
- 8/1/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Ajay Devgn has taken on a new avatar. Having acted in socially relevant films like Zakham and The Legend Of Bhagat Singh and directed a film on Alzeihmers (U Me Aur Hum) Devgn has now become the messiah of globally acceptable meaningful movies. His production Parched set in Rajasthan is being shot by no less than Russel Carpenter. It is being made as two separate films in English and Hindi. The English version would be sent by Devgn to various festivals across the world.
Russell Carpenter was the cinematographer of James Cameron's Titanic. Interestingly the film is co-produced by a very accomplished Indian cinematographer Aseem Bajaj who has shot Devgn's Golmaal films.
Aseem's wife Leena Yadav (who directed Ben Kingsley and Amitabh Bachchan in Teen Patti) directs Parched.
"But such realistic cinema should be able to reach a wide audience. Gulaab Gang was so brilliantly marketed. But one of...
Russell Carpenter was the cinematographer of James Cameron's Titanic. Interestingly the film is co-produced by a very accomplished Indian cinematographer Aseem Bajaj who has shot Devgn's Golmaal films.
Aseem's wife Leena Yadav (who directed Ben Kingsley and Amitabh Bachchan in Teen Patti) directs Parched.
"But such realistic cinema should be able to reach a wide audience. Gulaab Gang was so brilliantly marketed. But one of...
- 6/20/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Actor and producer Sohum Shah gets extremely emotional with two wins at the National Award ceremony.
No doubt the actor-producer is extremely happy about Ship of Theseus and the documentary, Gulabi Gang getting their due, but there is one thing that Sohum Shah extremely misses right now. His father passed away a week back and he wishes he could have known about Sohum Shah’s triumph.
Both Ship of Theseus and Gulabi Gang received immense appreciation and acclaim from all quarters. However, getting a recognition of this kind by bagging the National Awards is of utmost importance to Sohum Shah.
Sohum Shah says, “I am extremely happy that both Ship of Theseus and Gulabi Gang bagged the National Awards. The only sad part is that my father who wanted us to win this award passed away a week back. I wish he was with us to see it.”
Sohum Shah...
No doubt the actor-producer is extremely happy about Ship of Theseus and the documentary, Gulabi Gang getting their due, but there is one thing that Sohum Shah extremely misses right now. His father passed away a week back and he wishes he could have known about Sohum Shah’s triumph.
Both Ship of Theseus and Gulabi Gang received immense appreciation and acclaim from all quarters. However, getting a recognition of this kind by bagging the National Awards is of utmost importance to Sohum Shah.
Sohum Shah says, “I am extremely happy that both Ship of Theseus and Gulabi Gang bagged the National Awards. The only sad part is that my father who wanted us to win this award passed away a week back. I wish he was with us to see it.”
Sohum Shah...
- 4/23/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After two back to back films, Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang, Madhuri Dixit has taken a mini break from acting with no new films being signed. Though she is active when it comes to her online dance school, it would be a while before she is seen on the big screen again. Says Madhuri, I was so much busy with the shooting of these two films last year and their promotion this year that I didn't even have time to sit down and think about my nextThere were speculations that...
- 4/2/2014
- GlamSham
Abundantia Entertainment Private Limited, India's first independent motion pictures studio, unveiled its business blueprint and confirmed its film slate for 2014 and 2015. The company also announced the arrival of new strategic investors to support its growth and expansion plans. Built with the vision of producing and supporting progressive, high-quality entertainment content, Abundantia has made strong strides, especially in its motion pictures business, in a short span of time. Founded in August 2013, Abundantia was incepted by Vikram Malhotra who, in his earlier avatar as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures, built a formidable reputation on delivering successes with new-age, clutter-breaking cinema. Vikram has to his credit some of the biggest and most memorable films of the last 3-4 years and also deep relationships with talent in the film and TV business in India. Driving the model of creating 'talent-studio partnerships', Abundantia has firmed up an impressive line-up for the first two years of...
- 3/20/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, March 18: Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who was recently seen in Madhuri Dixit-starrer "Gulaab Gang", has urged people to promote the adoption of homeless dogs and cats.
The actress, who features in new advertisement for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, is seen flaunting a halo and angel wings and holds a lovable little dog named Joey, who was rescued by The Welfare for Stray Dogs organisation.
The caption of the photograph reads: "Be an Angel for Animals: Always Adopt, Never Buy".
In a videotaped PETA interview, Tannishtha talks about the necessity to help animals in.
The actress, who features in new advertisement for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, is seen flaunting a halo and angel wings and holds a lovable little dog named Joey, who was rescued by The Welfare for Stray Dogs organisation.
The caption of the photograph reads: "Be an Angel for Animals: Always Adopt, Never Buy".
In a videotaped PETA interview, Tannishtha talks about the necessity to help animals in.
- 3/18/2014
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Should an actor play second fiddle? Especially to a contemporary? For actors, deciding to play the second lead is a tough call as it could prove a risky proposition. But recent examples in Bollywood show that the risk sometimes pays off, resulting in greater glory.
Here's how:
"Gulaab Gang", "Queen", "Raanjhanaa" and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" – saw actresses Juhi Chawla, Lisa Haydon, Swara Bhaskar and Kalki Koechlin playing the second fiddle with aplomb.
In "Gulaab Gang", audiences are appreciating Juhi's diabolic avatar as much as they are lauding lead actress Madhuri Dixit for playing the feisty head of a women's group.
Paradoxically, Juhi had turned down a role in "Dil To Pagal Hai" as she felt she.
Here's how:
"Gulaab Gang", "Queen", "Raanjhanaa" and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" – saw actresses Juhi Chawla, Lisa Haydon, Swara Bhaskar and Kalki Koechlin playing the second fiddle with aplomb.
In "Gulaab Gang", audiences are appreciating Juhi's diabolic avatar as much as they are lauding lead actress Madhuri Dixit for playing the feisty head of a women's group.
Paradoxically, Juhi had turned down a role in "Dil To Pagal Hai" as she felt she.
- 3/13/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Togas-to-go and abs to die for atop the UK box office, while Grand Budapest Hotel books in a surprise third
• More from UK box office
The winner
Seven years after the original 300 film, and with Gerard Butler's slain character missing this time around, it was by no means certain that audiences had an appetite for second helpings. But backers Warners and Legendary Pictures will be plenty happy with the opening numbers for 300: Rise of an Empire in the Us and internationally. In the UK, the film, from director Noam Murro (Smart People) and starring Australian actor Sullivan Stapleton (Animal Kingdom), achieved a robust £2.76m debut. While that's well down on 300's opening salvo – £4.75m including previews of £784,000 – it's not bad for a film that seemed short of marketable elements other than the 300 brand name.
Rise of an Empire knocked The Lego Movie off the top spot after a three-week run.
• More from UK box office
The winner
Seven years after the original 300 film, and with Gerard Butler's slain character missing this time around, it was by no means certain that audiences had an appetite for second helpings. But backers Warners and Legendary Pictures will be plenty happy with the opening numbers for 300: Rise of an Empire in the Us and internationally. In the UK, the film, from director Noam Murro (Smart People) and starring Australian actor Sullivan Stapleton (Animal Kingdom), achieved a robust £2.76m debut. While that's well down on 300's opening salvo – £4.75m including previews of £784,000 – it's not bad for a film that seemed short of marketable elements other than the 300 brand name.
Rise of an Empire knocked The Lego Movie off the top spot after a three-week run.
- 3/11/2014
- by Charles Gant
- The Guardian - Film News
“There are a number of reasons why you may be tempted to watch Gulaab Gang. They include the fact that it is a women-oriented film; the powerful action sequences that have been displayed via the promos; as well as the fact that it brings two legends of Indian Cinema together for the first time. Starring Madhuri Dixit Nene and Juhi Chawla in the leading roles, Gulaab Gang did have some enjoyable moments, but it is ultimately a film that was not as exciting. It’s disappointing to have to report this, given that there is so much excitement surrounding this film in particular. I very much appreciate women-oriented films as they are integral in the shaping and development of Indian Cinema. Past contributors include Mother India (1957), Pakeezah (1972), Chandni (1989), Zubeidaa (2001) and Kahaani (2012). I really wanted Gulaab Gang to be on the list of the greatest women-oriented films of all time. However,...
- 3/9/2014
- by BollySpice Team
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, March 8: Juhi Chawla is revelling in the reviews of her latest release "Gulaab Gang", in which she has played a negative role for the first time.
"I am loving the hate. For the first time, I'm actually glad you could hate me," Juhi posted on her Twitter page, along with the links of reviews where she has been lauded for playing a villain in the women-oriented movie.
"Thank you very very much...Am amazed and grateful for the overwhelming response to the movie 'Gulaab Gang'. Thank you All," she had posted earlier.
"Gulaab Gang" is reportedly based on the life of activist Sampat Pal, who formed the Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes in Uttar Pradesh.
The movie, which even stars Madhuri.
"I am loving the hate. For the first time, I'm actually glad you could hate me," Juhi posted on her Twitter page, along with the links of reviews where she has been lauded for playing a villain in the women-oriented movie.
"Thank you very very much...Am amazed and grateful for the overwhelming response to the movie 'Gulaab Gang'. Thank you All," she had posted earlier.
"Gulaab Gang" is reportedly based on the life of activist Sampat Pal, who formed the Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes in Uttar Pradesh.
The movie, which even stars Madhuri.
- 3/8/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
The expected front runner from amongst this Friday's multiple releases, Queen, Total Siyapaa and Gulaab Gang, suffered at the multiplexes due to confusion about its release plans, as a result of a last minute court clearance. We are obviously referring to Benares Media Works and Sahara Movie Studios' Gulaab Gang. While the Anubhav Sinha produced Gulaab Gang is doing exceedingly well at the single screens, it was Vikas Bahl's Queen which managed to hold its own at some multiple...
- 3/8/2014
- GlamSham
More recently, Bollywood has witnessed an upsurge in female-oriented films. The best example of this is Kangana Ranaut's Queen and Madhuri Dixit-Juhi Chawla's Gulaab Gang releasing a day prior to the occasion of International Women's Day. We took the opportunity to ask a few women of B-town to share their opinions on whether Bollywood films influence mass-mentality towards the fairer sex. Further, we also quizzed as to who they look up to as the 'Superwoman of Bollywood'. Presenti...
- 3/8/2014
- GlamSham
Film: "Gulaab Gang"; Cast: Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla; Directed by Soumik Sen; Rating:** 1/2 (two and a half stars)
Women in pink sarees dot the lush rural landscape. They want revenge. Men, all raunchy paunchy rapists, leery bribe seekers and rowdy merry makers, get their comeuppance in the hands of these pink ladies armed with sickles, sticks, knives and gumption.
Director Soumik Sen's film is designed as a flamboyant loud and message-driven film on women empowerment.In parts it looks like a government-sponsored documentary on rural development with Madhuri in it to ensure people care and respond to the message.
This would be as good as any place to reveal that the makers' claims that the film is Not based on.
Women in pink sarees dot the lush rural landscape. They want revenge. Men, all raunchy paunchy rapists, leery bribe seekers and rowdy merry makers, get their comeuppance in the hands of these pink ladies armed with sickles, sticks, knives and gumption.
Director Soumik Sen's film is designed as a flamboyant loud and message-driven film on women empowerment.In parts it looks like a government-sponsored documentary on rural development with Madhuri in it to ensure people care and respond to the message.
This would be as good as any place to reveal that the makers' claims that the film is Not based on.
- 3/7/2014
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
After a scare that lasted a day-and-a-half, Soumik Sen is a much-relieved man today. The debutant director would finally be seeing a film of his arrive on the big screen and with the Court allowing Gulaab Gang to release despite a case being filed by Sampat Pal, he can finally live the dream that he has carried for the last three-odd years. Read More...
- 3/7/2014
- Bollywood Trade
Ever since it was out that Bollywood's two reigning queens of the '90s, Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla are coming together in the same space, the curiosity level around Gulaab Gang has been pretty high.It's not very surprising but exciting and wonderful for people that two of us are pitted against each other for the first time. And when you put these two girls in a movie together, of course, it's going to create curiosity. Besides, the kind of scenes are in the movie, the...
- 3/7/2014
- GlamSham
After a scare that lasted a day-and-a-half, Soumik Sen is a much-relieved man today. The debutant director would finally be seeing a film of his arrive on the big screen and with the Court allowing Gulaab Gang to release despite a case being filed by Sampat Pal, he can finally live the dream that he has carried for the last three-odd yearsIt is human tendency to crib that mujhe yeh nahi mila ya phir woh nahi mila. We keep telling ourselves that if only I would have...
- 3/7/2014
- GlamSham
Today sees the release of Soumik Sen’s Gulaab Gang. The first time director brought together a dream team for the highly anticipated film that includes Anubhav Sinha in his producer avatar and then two of India’s finest actresses to play the lead roles. In a radical and cool concept, Gulaab Gang takes the classic hero vs villain and turns it on its head, featuring Madhuri Dixit-Nene as good and Juhi Chawla as evil in a film all about female empowerment.
Synopsis:
Somewhere in the heartland, an ashram of sorts has been set up by ‘Rajjo’ (Madhuri Dixit), where women armed with axes and sickles and dressed in pink mete out evil and seek out justice for one and all, while making hand-ground spices, hand-woven baskets and sarees. But when the party she was campaigning for reveals its true colours, Rajjo knows she has a whole new battle ahead of her,...
Synopsis:
Somewhere in the heartland, an ashram of sorts has been set up by ‘Rajjo’ (Madhuri Dixit), where women armed with axes and sickles and dressed in pink mete out evil and seek out justice for one and all, while making hand-ground spices, hand-woven baskets and sarees. But when the party she was campaigning for reveals its true colours, Rajjo knows she has a whole new battle ahead of her,...
- 3/7/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
First major clash of 2014 is taking place this week, what with three notable films – Gulaab Gang, Queen and Total Siyapaa taking on each other. Incidentally, each of the three films was originally looking at arrival on an earlier date and it is just coincidental that they are all releasing on the same day. Though there are talks of ‘Gulaab Gang’ getting stay court by the court, history shows that seldom has a film eventually not released due to such issues. One truly believes that in case of ‘Gulaab Gang’ too, all would settle down and the film would make it to the theaters this Friday, which has turned out to be the case.
The good thing is that each of these belongs to different genre which means audience would have a lot to pick and choose from. Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla starrer ‘Gulaab Gang’ is an action-drama which has...
The good thing is that each of these belongs to different genre which means audience would have a lot to pick and choose from. Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla starrer ‘Gulaab Gang’ is an action-drama which has...
- 3/6/2014
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Madhuri and Juhi and Bollywood fans you can stop crying into your pillows because the release of Gulaab Gang is back on and will hit theaters on March 7th!
The Delhi High Court lifted the ban that was going to keep the highly anticipated film away from theaters until May 8th! The complaint was lodged by Sampat Pal saying that the film would harm here reputation. The earlier judgement was reversed and the film will release but will have a disclaimer that says it is not based on Sampat Pal’s life.
Producer Anubhav Sinha said in interview, “The similarity ends at the title of the film and the name of the gang. Our film is about a woman who fights for her rights, and has to oppose another woman, a politician, who is played by Juhi Chawla. Why should I ask for permission for something I am not doing?...
The Delhi High Court lifted the ban that was going to keep the highly anticipated film away from theaters until May 8th! The complaint was lodged by Sampat Pal saying that the film would harm here reputation. The earlier judgement was reversed and the film will release but will have a disclaimer that says it is not based on Sampat Pal’s life.
Producer Anubhav Sinha said in interview, “The similarity ends at the title of the film and the name of the gang. Our film is about a woman who fights for her rights, and has to oppose another woman, a politician, who is played by Juhi Chawla. Why should I ask for permission for something I am not doing?...
- 3/6/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Just yesterday, we had reported that the Delhi High Court had issued a stay order on the release of the film Gulaab Gang. In the ruling the Hc had stated that the film would not release in any format until May 8. This ruling came after a petition was filed by Sampat Pal, the leader of the real life Gulaab Gang, who claimed that the makers of the film had not acquired the necessary permissions from her before commencing the film. Now we hear that yesterday's ruling of the High Court has been lifted. With this new ruling by the High Court, the film will release on March 7, as planned. Gulaab Gang that features Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla in lead roles will now release as per schedule across the country.
- 3/6/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, March 6: The makers of Hindi movie "Gulaab Gang" Thursday moved the Delhi High Court against suspension of the release of the movie, reportedly based on the life of activist Sampat Pal, who formed Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes in Uttar Pradesh.
The filmmakers of "Gulaab Gang", set for release Friday, approached the division bench of Acting Chief Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Siddharth Mridul, who agreed to hear the plea later in the day.
The high court Wednesday blocked the release of the film, which stars Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, saying that if the release of "Gulaab Gang".
The filmmakers of "Gulaab Gang", set for release Friday, approached the division bench of Acting Chief Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Siddharth Mridul, who agreed to hear the plea later in the day.
The high court Wednesday blocked the release of the film, which stars Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, saying that if the release of "Gulaab Gang".
- 3/6/2014
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
This Friday will see multiple releases in the form of Ali Zafar's Total Siyappa, Madhuri-Juhi starrer Gulaab Gang (subject to court orders) and the Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao venture, Queen. Though the multiple releases will cut into each other, the front runner is likely to be Anubhav Sinha's Gulaab Gang with Kangana Ranaut's Queen in hot pursuit and followed by Total Siyappa scoring a few points thanks to actor Ali Zafar's popularity. Checking out last Friday's Shaadi Ke...
- 3/6/2014
- GlamSham
Soumik Sen’s Gulaab Gang, which will see Bollywood heavyweights Madhuri Dixit Nene and Juhi Chawla together on screen for the first time, could possibly have its release date postponed. Initially scheduled to come out this Friday (ahead of International Women’s Day), the High Court in Delhi has stayed the release of the film until May 8, upon the request of Sampat Pal.
Sampat Pal is famous for forming a clan of pink saree wearing female activists called Gulabi Gang in Uttar Pradesh. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva said the film could possibly damage her reputation, despite director Soumik Sen and producer Anubhav Sinha insisting that the film is not based on her life. “Reputation once lost is lost forever and cannot come back and can’t even be compensated in monetary terms,” said Sachdeva.
Pal has claimed that no one came to her to acquire her permission for the film to be made.
Sampat Pal is famous for forming a clan of pink saree wearing female activists called Gulabi Gang in Uttar Pradesh. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva said the film could possibly damage her reputation, despite director Soumik Sen and producer Anubhav Sinha insisting that the film is not based on her life. “Reputation once lost is lost forever and cannot come back and can’t even be compensated in monetary terms,” said Sachdeva.
Pal has claimed that no one came to her to acquire her permission for the film to be made.
- 3/5/2014
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Just as effortlessly as she dances, Madhuri Dixit brings out the tough side in her out and performs heavy-duty action sequences while she battles with the evil side in Gulaab Gang.
Watch her transform into a fighter here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1EK3-7z9k8
Directed by Soumik Sen, Gulaab Gang also stars Juhi Chawla. Produced by Anubhav Sinha, Gulaab Gang is presented
by Sahara Movie Studios & Bharat Shah and is a Benaras Mediaworks production.
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Watch her transform into a fighter here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1EK3-7z9k8
Directed by Soumik Sen, Gulaab Gang also stars Juhi Chawla. Produced by Anubhav Sinha, Gulaab Gang is presented
by Sahara Movie Studios & Bharat Shah and is a Benaras Mediaworks production.
Fearless Madhuri: making of the Action Sequences in Gulaab Gang is a post from: BollySpice
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- 3/5/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
It seems like the wait for much talked about and keenly awaited film Gulaab Gang, featuring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla just got longer. A few days ago we had reported that Sampat Pal, the leader of the real life Gulaabi Gang, had moved the Delhi High Court petitioning a ban on the release of the film. Now we hear that in its ruling, the Delhi Hc has issued a stay on the release of the film across the country in any format censored or uncensored till May 8, 2014.
Apparently, Pal had taken objection to the film, and later filed the said petition, on the grounds that the maker had not sought permission from her for the same, especially considering the fact that the film is based on their life story. Apart from requesting a stall on the release of the film, Pal had also sought financial compensation, saying there are...
Apparently, Pal had taken objection to the film, and later filed the said petition, on the grounds that the maker had not sought permission from her for the same, especially considering the fact that the film is based on their life story. Apart from requesting a stall on the release of the film, Pal had also sought financial compensation, saying there are...
- 3/5/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi High Court Wednesday stayed the release of forthcoming Hindi movie "Gulaab Gang", reportedly based on the life of activist Sampat Pal, who formed Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes in Uttar Pradesh.
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva stayed the release of the film, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, saying that if it is allowed to be released it will cause irreparable damage to the reputation of Sampat Pal. The film was set for release March 7.
"Reputation once lost is lost forever and can not come back and even can't be compensated with monetary terms," the court said.
Sampat Pal moved the high court seeking a restraining order on the release of "Gulaab Gang", saying.
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva stayed the release of the film, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, saying that if it is allowed to be released it will cause irreparable damage to the reputation of Sampat Pal. The film was set for release March 7.
"Reputation once lost is lost forever and can not come back and even can't be compensated with monetary terms," the court said.
Sampat Pal moved the high court seeking a restraining order on the release of "Gulaab Gang", saying.
- 3/5/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi High Court Wednesday stayed the release of of forthcoming Hindi movie "Gulaab Gang", reportedly based on the life of activist Sampat Pal, who formed Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes in Uttar Pradesh.
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva stayed the release of film, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, saying if it is allowed to be released, it will cause irreparable damages to the reputation of Sampat Pal and "the loss of reputation can not be compensated by monetary terms".
Ians...
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva stayed the release of film, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, saying if it is allowed to be released, it will cause irreparable damages to the reputation of Sampat Pal and "the loss of reputation can not be compensated by monetary terms".
Ians...
- 3/5/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, March 5: Economic and social empowerment of women is one of the most talked about issues in India and filmmakers have not lagged behind - they are reinforcing the concepts with their stories on celluloid, with the movies being a mirror of society.
Remember Nargis Dutt playing a strong female role model who had the courage to kill her son in the 1957 film "Mother India"? Cut to the present - Madhuri Dixit will be seen as a leader of a female vigilante group in her forthcoming film "Gulaab Gang", based on a real life story.
The last few years saw quite a few narratives with strong female characters. On the occasion.
Remember Nargis Dutt playing a strong female role model who had the courage to kill her son in the 1957 film "Mother India"? Cut to the present - Madhuri Dixit will be seen as a leader of a female vigilante group in her forthcoming film "Gulaab Gang", based on a real life story.
The last few years saw quite a few narratives with strong female characters. On the occasion.
- 3/5/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, March 5: Activist Sampat Pal Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court for blocking the release of forthcoming Hindi movie "Gulaab Gang", which is reportedly based on her life.
Sampat Pal formed Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes from Uttar Pradesh.
The film, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla as leads, is set for release March 7.
Sampat Pal moved the high court seeking a restraining order on the release of "Gulaab Gang", saying the filmmakers did not take her permission before making the movie.
She also sought financial compensation, saying there are certain scenes in.
Sampat Pal formed Gulabi Gang, a group of pink sari clad women vigilantes from Uttar Pradesh.
The film, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla as leads, is set for release March 7.
Sampat Pal moved the high court seeking a restraining order on the release of "Gulaab Gang", saying the filmmakers did not take her permission before making the movie.
She also sought financial compensation, saying there are certain scenes in.
- 3/5/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Worst fears for the team of Anubhav Sinha's Gulaab Gang have come true. Sampat Pal, leader of real life Gulaabi Gang, has filed a case against the film at Delhi High Court. Apparently her argument is that the makers don't have a permission to make a film on her life.
The case joins the list of dozens of others when a development like this has taken place just days before a film's release. With the film arriving this Friday and prints waiting to be dispatched, especially overseas, filing of the case couldn't have been more ill timed for Sahara Movie Studios who are presenting the film.
We tried contacting Anubhav to gain an idea around further developments but he was unavailable for comments. A senior official attached to the film added though, "It is surprising that Sampat has filed this case when in last few months we have said...
The case joins the list of dozens of others when a development like this has taken place just days before a film's release. With the film arriving this Friday and prints waiting to be dispatched, especially overseas, filing of the case couldn't have been more ill timed for Sahara Movie Studios who are presenting the film.
We tried contacting Anubhav to gain an idea around further developments but he was unavailable for comments. A senior official attached to the film added though, "It is surprising that Sampat has filed this case when in last few months we have said...
- 3/4/2014
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
The worst fears of Anubhav Sinha and his Gulaab Gang team seem to have come true. Sampat Pal, the leader of the real-life Gulabi Gang, has filed a case against the film at Delhi High Court. Apparently, her argument is that the makers don't have a permission to make a film on her life.The case joins the list of dozens of others when a development like this has taken place just days before a film's release. With the film arriving this Friday and prints waiting to be dispatched,...
- 3/4/2014
- GlamSham
Sahara Movie Studios is making a comeback to Bollywood with the Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla -starrer Gulaab Gang which releases this Friday. The corporate house is confident that the Anubhav Sinha production is just the right film for them to announce their foray, what with the film carrying some good vibes already. Says Sandeep Bhargava, CEO, Sahara Movie Studios, There is a lot to do with the whole packaging. The film's core subject is fascinating. Then there is Anubhav w...
- 3/4/2014
- GlamSham
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