I would love to work in a Bollywood film: Brad Pitt (Interview)
September 19th, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Hollywood's reining star Brad Pitt missed the opportunity of romancing Indian beauty Aishwarya Rai in "Troy", but with the growing presence of Indian films on the ... Read more...
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People from outside Mumbai are very rooted: Tigmanshu Dhulia (Interview)
August 16th, 2012 - 10:27 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Outsiders bring a lot of freshness to Bollywood because of their vast experience, says director and now actor Tigmanshu Dhulia. For Mumbaikars, India begins and ends ... Read more...
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I dunno, says John on marriage plans (Movie Snippets)
July 30th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) His marriage plans have always drawn public interest, but for now Bollywood actor John Abraham says he has no clue about his marriage.The 39-year-old, ... Read more...
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New generation will take us higher: Irrfan
July 29th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Irrfan Khan says that the new generation of filmmakers with a vision will put Bollywood on par with Hollywood."The new generation will do that and ... Read more...
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I don’t like bragging: Irrfan Khan
June 21st, 2012 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) He is one of the few Indian actors with international projects like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" to his credit, but actor Irrfan Khan ... Read more...
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Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’ to release in India first
June 21st, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Director Ang Lee's magnum opus "Life of Pi", featuring Irrfan Khan and Tabu, will hit Indian screens Nov 21, ahead of its worldwide release.It will ... Read more...
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Zindagi Na, Rockstar dominate IIFA awards
June 10th, 2012 - 3:09 am ICT by IANS
Singapore, June 10 (IANS) Zoya Akhtar's "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and Imtiaz Ali's "Rockstar" triumphed at the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards Saturday, with each winning four ... Read more...
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Nawazuddin feels training must for actors
May 27th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who played an abusive officer in "Kahaani" and an informer in "Paan Singh Tomar", says training is must for every actor."Training ... Read more...
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Aamir never detained abroad, but Irrfan has been stopped
April 13th, 2012 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Irrfan Khan, who shares a surname with Shah Rukh, has also been stopped at airports abroad for sudden checks, while Aamir Khan says he has ... Read more...
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Now, Ashvin Kumar’s ‘The Forest’ will release May 4 (With Image)
April 4th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Ashvin Kumar's feature film "The Forest", which was earlier sceheduled for April 13 release, will now hit the screens May 4.Known for making issue-based documentaries, ... Read more...
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Marketing cannot make anyone a star, says Kay Kay
March 27th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor Kay Kay says the current obsession of filmmakers with marketing is "very funny, but very sad also"."You are only interested in marketing. You are ... Read more...
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From Senna to Irrfan, through Asif Kapadia’s lens
March 16th, 2012 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) At the turn of the new millennium, Ayrton Senna, Asif Kapadia and Irrfan Khan were three souls as disparate and far from one another as they ... Read more...
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Ashvin Kumar’s ‘The Forest’ to release April 13
March 13th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Known for making issue-based documentaries, Ashvin Kumar's is all set to release his first movie "The Forest", which will hit screens across the country April ... Read more...
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‘Paan Singh Tomar’ set for Gulf release on popular demand
March 12th, 2012 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) After doing successful business at the home box office, "Paan Singh Tomar" is set for screening in the Gulf region Thursday and that too on ... Read more...
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‘Paan Singh Tomar’ team to care for former athletes
March 10th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Who says actors and films do not make a difference to the quality of our life? A biopic on the life of athlete-turned-outlaw Paan Singh ... Read more...
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A rare film that can claim to be a game-changer (IANS Hindi Film Review)
March 8th, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Kahaani"; Starring: Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Nawazuddin Siddiqui; Directed by: Sujoy Ghosh; Rating: ****This is a great time to be a movie buff. Within a week of "Paan Singh ... Read more...
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Big B praises ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, calls it true biopic
March 4th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Director Tigmanshu Dhulia and actor Irrfan Khan have receive heaps of praise from Amitabh Bachchan for their film "Paan Singh Tomar". The megastar describes ... Read more...
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Tusshar’s maiden visit to Golden Temple (Movie Snippets)
March 4th, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Tusshar Kapoor, who has turned co-producer with "Chaar Din Ki Chandni", has paid his maiden visit to Amritsar's Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine."Just visited the ... Read more...
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Censors object to expletives in ‘Paan Singh Tomar’
March 3rd, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The censors displayed unprecedented liberality by passing an inherently violent story like "Paan Singh Tomar" with a 'UA' certification, which allows it to be a suitable ... Read more...
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‘Paan Singh Tomar’ a rare cinematic treat (IANS Hindi Film Review)
March 3rd, 2012 - 1:57 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Paan Singh Tomar"; Starring: Irrfan Khan, Mahie Gill; Directed by: Tigmanshu Dhulia; Rating: ****Some films are meant to run that extra mile to go beyond being a mere cinematic experience. ... Read more...
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‘Paan Singh Tomar’: Untold tale of an athlete-turned-dacoit (IANS Preview)
February 28th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A national level athlete Paan Singh Tomar went on to become one of the most dreaded dacoits of Chambal Valley and director Tigmanshu Dhulia ... Read more...
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FIR against ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ director
February 28th, 2012 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Feb 28 (IANS) Alleging breach of promise, Balwant Singh, the nephew of dacoit Paan Singh Tomar, has lodged an FIR against Bollywood director Tigmanshu Dhulia who has made a ... Read more...
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‘Bold’ Mahie not worried about being typecast
February 25th, 2012 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Mahie Gill picks bold roles, but being typecast in those characters is not something that the actress is worried about.She has featured in films like "Dev ... Read more...
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Beyond offbeat films, I want comedy, romance: Mahie Gill
February 25th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Mahie Gill, who started her Bollywood career with Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D," a modern-day take on Devdas, says it's not a conscious decision to star in ... Read more...
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Soha’s ‘Sahib…’ look modelled on Sharmila’s ‘Anupama’
February 22nd, 2012 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The "Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster" sequel has got more interesting - Soha Ali Khan joins the cast as Irrfan Khan's tormented wife. Her role would ... Read more...
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Irrfan says his work, not PR, fetched him international films
February 21st, 2012 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) One of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, Irrfan Khan, who is part of upcoming American film "The Amazing Spider-Man", says his work has helped him ... Read more...
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Former athletes wanted money to talk about Paan Singh: Irrfan Khan
February 18th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actor Irrfan Khan, who plays the lead in a biopic on Paan Singh Tomar, a former national steeplechase champion-turned-bandit, says some former athletes asked for money ... Read more...
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I opted out of ‘Sahib Biwi…’ sequel: Neil
January 28th, 2012 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Contrary to the producer's claim that Neil Nitin Mukesh was dropped for the "Sahib, Biwi Aur Gangster" sequel, the actor says he was the one who ... Read more...
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Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha team up for action flick
January 13th, 2012 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Issue-based realistic cinema is what Sudhir Mishra is known for, but the director has changed track and surprised everyone by announcing "an out-and-out action film" ... Read more...
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Sanjay Mishra’s ‘Pranam Walekum’ to release in April
December 27th, 2011 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Mishra, known for his rib-tickling performances in "All The Best" and "Golmaal", has donned the director's hat and his directorial debut, "Pranam Walekum", ... Read more...
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Irrfan Khan to host award function for first time
December 17th, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan will turn host at an award function for the first time Sunday. He will team up with Shreyas Talpade to ... Read more...
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Irrfan Khan walks ramp for Rohit-Abhishek at mens week
September 4th, 2011 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) After two days, Bollywood celebrities finally showed up on the concluding day Sunday of the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW). Actor Irrfan Khan walked ... Read more...
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Irrfan Khan spreads awareness about education
July 28th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has been named the brand ambassador of Shri Ram New Horizons (SRNH), an education and skill services provider."In a short ... Read more...
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It’s Hashmi all the way for Vishal Bhardwaj
July 14th, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) It seems it's Emraan Hashmi or nothing for Vishal Bhardwaj's film "Daayan"! After some actresses said no to working with the actor in the supernatural ... Read more...
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‘Chillar Party’ - small film, huge heart and talent (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)
July 7th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Chillar Party"; Directors: Vikas Bahl, Nitesh Tiwari; Cast: Irrfan Khan, Sanath Menon and Naman Jain; Rating: ****At one point in American history, dogs and blacks were not allowed in ... Read more...
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