‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ remake plans not final yet
September 5th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) Alia Bhatt says that "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" remake plans have not been finalized yet.Earlier it was reported that actress-turned-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt had said ... Read more...
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I’d like to direct a movie: Boman Irani
August 24th, 2012 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Boman Irani, who turned to acting after being a professional photographer, is now keen to try his hand at direction."I would like to make a movie, ... Read more...
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‘Satyamev Jayate’ season 2 in pipeline
July 1st, 2012 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Aamir Khan's television show "Satyamev Jayate" has struck the right chord with the viewers and the film star says that he may come up with ... Read more...
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I hold record of 22 films with new directors: Boman Irani
June 26th, 2012 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Boman Irani worked in Rajkumar Hirani's first film "Munnabhai M.B.B.S" and recently teamed with Rajesh Mapuskar for his debut vehicle "Ferrari Ki Sawaari". The ... Read more...
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Omi Vaidya to direct psychological thriller
June 8th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, June 8 (IANS) Actor Omi Vaidya, popularly known as Chatur of "3 Idiots", is set to wield the megaphone for a psychological thriller and says he may act in ... Read more...
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Sanjay Dutt to sing extra song for ‘Department’
April 19th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The trailers of "Department" are already in theatres and the promotional clippings are ready to be aired on the small screen. But the film's producers ... Read more...
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Lack of strong script delaying third ‘Munna Bhai’: Hirani
April 2nd, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Director Rajkumar Hirani, who has delivered superhits like "Munnabhai M.B.B.S.", "Lage Raho Munna Bhai", says the third film in the series has been delayed by ... Read more...
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No delay in ‘Dhoom: 3′: YRF
March 27th, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The shooting of "Dhoom: 3" will begin in May and Aamir Khan will join the cast and crew as per schedule, clarifies Yash Raj ... Read more...
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Time for old actors to come back and take control: Mona ‘Jassi’ Singh (Interview)
January 21st, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) She rose to fame as the desi "Ugly Betty" in "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi", after which Mona Singh deliberately kept away from fiction shows. ... Read more...
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Film fraternity came out in full strength to support Anna’s movement
August 28th, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign attracted people from all walks of life and the members of Indian film industry were not far behind. ... Read more...
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I submit to capable directors, otherwise I fight: Nana Patekar (Interview)
May 13th, 2011 - 9:44 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) From villain to comedian, from deaf and dumb to schizophrenic - in the last 40 years Nana Patekar has fiery performances in multiple avatars. But the ... Read more...
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Government reconstitutes Society of Film and Television Institute of India in Pune
March 24th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar. 24 (ANI): The government has reconstituted the Society of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune for a period of three years with effect from March 4.According to ... Read more...
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Sharman replaces ‘Fido Dido’ as 7UP brand ambassador
March 21st, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi has replaced the cartoon character of Fido Dido as the face of PepsiCo's aerated drink 7UP.Sharman has been signed up ... Read more...
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Rajkumar Hirani produces MAX’s IPL ad campaign with humour
March 1st, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Rajkumar Hirani, the man behind films like "Munnabhai M.B.B.S" and "3 Idiots", has produced a series of ad films to promote MAX's Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign ... Read more...
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Shankar Gets His 3 Idiots!
November 17th, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The original version of the film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani was a record breaker in terms of box office collections in the history of Bollywood cinema. Thus, it is expected that ... Read more...
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Hirani, Chopra hat-trick at national awards with ‘3 Idiots’
September 15th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS)"3 Idiots" was Wednesday declared the most popular film providing wholesome entertainment at the 57th National Film Awards and proudcer Vinod Chopra says it's a very proud ... Read more...
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‘Knock Out’ Iftar Party
August 31st, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 31, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Being The Holy Month Of Ramadan, Sanjay Dutt, AAP Entertainment And "Knock Out' Team Hosted A Grand Iftaar Party Yesterday At Taj Lands End, Bandra. Producer ... Read more...
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Sallu ‘Warns’ Media People
August 13th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Earlier, people weren't quite aware about the existence of an "Aamir Khan Camp'. However, it's all there for the public now.Earlier this week, Aamir Khan ... Read more...
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Aamir turns ‘Indian Ocean’ drummer to promote ‘Peepli Live’ (Lead)
July 14th, 2010 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan Tuesday broke into an impromptu gig with the Indian Ocean band here and took charge of the drums at the star-studded music launch ... Read more...
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Aamir to host star-studded party for Gustavo
June 19th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan is hosting a star-studded party Saturday night for Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla, who is composing music for his wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut ... Read more...
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Making of ‘3 idiots’ now in a book
June 8th, 2010 - 1:01 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 7(IANS) Making of "3 idiots", which is the most successful film of Hindi cinema, now comes out as a book "The Original Screenplay" comprising the screenplay and every behind-the-scene ... Read more...
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Sanjay Dutt declared Best Comic Actor at IIFA
June 6th, 2010 - 2:44 am ICT by IANS
Colombo, June 6 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt, Bollywood's affable Munnabhai, walked away with the Best Comic Actor trophy for his rib-tickling performance in "All The Best", while Boman Irani received the Best ... Read more...
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Munnabhai Changes Course, Courtesy KJO
May 11th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani's Munnabhai series have been the talk of the town for quite sometime. After the success of "3 Idiots', Vidhu is ... Read more...
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I make it a point to get into the Palette of the character once I get to know it’s Tonality — Boman Irani
March 24th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 23, 2010, (Sampurn Wire): Boman Irani tells Jyothi Venkatesh over a cup of green sugar free tea that though he was skeptical when Shyam Benegal told him that Minissha was ... Read more...
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We hope to be a game changer in movie business: Anil Ambani
March 3rd, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Industrialist Anil Ambani, who feels movies speak a language that transcends borders, said that Reliance Entertainment will hopefully act as a game changer and help the best ... Read more...
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My wife found me an easy prey for a book, says Om Puri
January 21st, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) Guess, why did Nandita Puri write her husband Om Puri's biography - "An Unlikely Hero - Om Puri"? According to the actor, "she found me ... Read more...
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‘3 Idiots’ is a big winner in the Star Screen Awards 2010
January 11th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mumbai, Jan 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Nokia 16th annual STAR Screen Awards, were held at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) grounds on Saturday. 21 films were nominated in the ... Read more...
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‘3 Idiots’ faux pas
January 11th, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Rajkumar Hirani's well-made "3 Idiots" is on record-breaking spree at the box office. But there is a small slip in this thoroughly entertaining cinematic journey -- ... Read more...
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Big-B named best actor at Star Screen Awards
January 10th, 2010 - 1:43 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan bagged the best actor award for "Paa", while Vidya Balan was named the best actress for the same movie at the Nokia 16th Annual Star ... Read more...
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Movie merchandising prospers via TV
January 2nd, 2010 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Movie merchandising in India through TV moved a step forward when Rajkumar Hirani's "3 Idiots" tied up with shopping channel HomeShop18 to sell specially ... Read more...
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Aamir and I make fantastic pair: Kareena Kapoor
January 1st, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) She is overwhelmed by the response to "3 Idiots" and has no regrets about the size of her role in the hit comedy drama. ... Read more...
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Accident to hit box-office
December 31st, 2009 - 9:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Last week's release, Rajkumar Hirani's "3 Idiots' and James Cameron's "Avatar' have stormed the nation and have full potential to rule the roost in the weeks to come. Both the movies ... Read more...
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After ‘3 Idiots’, I may do a fantasy film: Rajkumar Hirani
December 30th, 2009 - 10:57 am ICT by IANS
By Joginder Tuteja
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) After making three back-to-back feel-good films, the latest being "3 Idiots", director Rajkumar Hirani says he may venture into the world of fantasy or animation."I ... Read more...
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‘3 Idiots’ grosses Rs.93 crore in opening weekend
December 28th, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Once again Aamir Khan has hit the jackpot. His comedy-drama "3 Idiots" has scorched screens worldwide and raked in around Rs.93 crore (Rs.930 million/$20 million) in ... Read more...
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“Raju and I were supposed to work together in ‘Munnabhai’” - Madhavan
December 27th, 2009 - 4:26 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Joginder Tuteja'3 Idiots' has taken an extremely positive start all over and is all set to be the biggest grosser of the year. While usual suspects like Rajkumar Hirani and ... Read more...
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