Archive for the ‘Indian Masala Talk’ Category

Khoya khoya chandMumbai: Khoya Khoya Chand, a tumultuous love story of an actress Nikhat being played by Soha Ali Khan and a writer director Zafar being enacted by Shiney Ahuja, released across the country today.

The star cast of the film also includes Rajat Kapoor, Soniya Jehan, Vinay Pathak and Saurabh Shukla.

Producer Prakash Jha, best know for his film Gangaajal for which he won a national award, appeared very confident about the leading star cast of the movie. Read the rest of this entry »



Nov
29
Filed Under (Indian Masala Talk) by admin on 29-11-2007

Sanjay Dutt released from Pune jail on bailPune: Film actor Sanjay Dutt was released from Pune’s Yerawada Jail on Thursday morning, two days after the Supreme Court granted interim bail to him.

Dutt’s lawyer Satish Maneshinde visited the jail with the relevant papers and delivered them to the jail authorities. He was accompanied by Dutt’s former secretary Pankaj Kharbanda. Dutt is expected to reach Mumbai within a short while by a chartered plane. Dutt’s friend and co-convict Yusuf Nalwalla was also released. The apex court also granted bail to 16 other convicts. Read the rest of this entry »



Sanjay Dutt’s bail plea hearingNew Delhi: The Supreme Court today deferred the hearing of the bail plea petition of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment by a TADA Court under the Arms Act.

The apex court fixed November 27 as the next date for hearing.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan, was scheduled to take up Dutt’s plea along with petitions of three other convicts Yusuf Mohsin Nallawala, Samir Hingora and Zaibunisa Anwar Qazi. Dutt is presently lodged in Pune’s Yerawada Jail. Dutt had approached the apex court following his conviction for illegally keeping arms - an AK 56 rifle and a pistol, relating to the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. Read the rest of this entry »



Nov
14
Filed Under (Indian Masala Talk) by admin on 14-11-2007

Katrina Kaif: An underrated Bollywood talentThe buzz this year has revolved around Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor on the new comer end or Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra on the established star end. In the midst, Katrina Kaif’s endearing screen presence has been noticed but not adequately acknowledged.

Katrina, 23, has delivered three back to back big hits this year with Namastey London, Partner and Apne, which is more than what Aishwarya Rai or Priyanka Chopra have done.

In all the three films her presence tended to linger in the mind a lot longer than say Vidya Balan’s performance in a big hit like Heyy Babyy. We are saying this despite being unabashed Vidya Balan fans. Yet the Indian press is inclined to treat Katrina more as a Salman accessory than one of the most outstanding talents of 2007. Read the rest of this entry »



Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Om Shanti Om’ opens to rave reviewsKolkata: Shah Rukh Khan starrer Om Shanti Om received a rave response as it was released in theatres across the country on Friday.

The Farah Khan magnum opus also marks the debut of model turned actress Deepika Padukone. The film is set in the 70’s, which is, described as the romantic era in the history of Bollywood. Fans of Shah Rukh Khan are talking widely about the actor’s performance in the movie. “Far above my expectations. It was a good movie and I think it is going to do well,” said Swati, a viewer. Read the rest of this entry »



Nov
10
Filed Under (Indian Masala Talk) by admin on 10-11-2007

Hollywood eyeing Bollywood marketWashington: The release of Saawariya, the first Bollywood film produced by a major U.S studio, Sony, will mark a turning point in Hollywood’s relationship with the Indian film industry.

The film’s release will also mark the finale of a turbulent 18 months in which Hollywood’s major producers have been battling to invest in Indian films subsequent to corporate investments in other parts of the entertainment industry. Read the rest of this entry »



Nov
08
Filed Under (Indian Masala Talk) by admin on 08-11-2007

Shah Rukh KhanHe’s probably one of the world’s most recognisable faces but Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan would love to star in an animated film.

“It is my dream to be a part of an animation film and I would love to play a character or even myself for that matter in it someday,” said the 42-year-old actor at a promotional event late on Tuesday. “I love animation and in fact at one point I was involved in doing an animated film but unfortunately it didn’t work out.” Read the rest of this entry »



Nov
06
Filed Under (Indian Masala Talk) by admin on 06-11-2007

I will only do good roles:Kangna RanautI’m currently working on my first South film, Dhaam Dhoom … I play a village belle in it and have been cast opposite Jeyam Ravi. The experience has been fantastic and I never felt I was working in a language I don’t know.

The Southern industry teaches you a lot and I really admire the technical brilliance and the systematic style of working. Besides, I enjoyed wearing the pavadai and pigtails! I’ve made some good friends and have learnt quite a bit of Tamil as well – I can say sari, vaa and polama!

Back home in Bollywood, I’ve been refusing most films that come my way… I only do films that have exciting screenplays. A good director and a substantial role are like the icing on the cake. I find running around trees very stupid and don’t like item numbers because I don’t want to look foolish doing them. Read the rest of this entry »