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Sidharth Malhotra wants to visit Pakistan

Jul 29, 2015, at 07:12 pm

Mumbai, July 29 (IBNS) Young actor Sidharth Malhotra is having a great time shooting for his film, Kapoor & Sons with Alia Bhatt and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.

Motivation behind Ahalya was to direct Soumitra Chatterjee: Sujoy Ghosh

Jul 29, 2015, at 05:19 pm

Sujoy Ghosh, the Kahaani director, has come out with a new experiment with Ahalya, a 14-minute short film aired through YouTube and not regular theatres. Already a big hit, it redefines the entire paradigm of film viewing, screening and exhibition of films. Shoma A. Chatterji in conversation with the director

Three controversial Indian films to be screened in San Francisco

Jul 29, 2015, at 03:51 am

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): While many films in India face obstacles due to its content, Film Festivals overseas provide an ideal platform for them to be showcased. One such initiative is the Festival of Globe-Silicon Valley (FOGSV) and San Francisco Movie Fest that is scheduled to be held 7-16 August.

Kymsleen Kholie from 'Aisa Yeh Jahaan' takes Bollywood critics by storm

Jul 29, 2015, at 03:14 am

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Young and talented actress Kymsleen Kholie is Bollywood's newest entrant. She made her debut in 'Aisa Yeh Jahaan' as Pakhi, a teenager from Assam working as a domestic help in Mumbai.

Jaanisaar's new song 'Aye Zulf E Pareshan' released

Jul 29, 2015, at 02:26 am

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): The makers of the upcoming period drama, 'Jaanisaar' have released yet another enchanting song from the film.

Madhur Bhandarkar's Calendar Girls to release on Sept 25

Jul 29, 2015, at 01:31 am

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): The makers of 'Calendar Girls' have announced a reschedule of the film's release. Madhur Bhadarkar's much awaited film will now release on September 25, 2015.

Swastika to host a special screening of 'Anubrato Bhalo Achho?' for Dibakar Banerjee

Jul 28, 2015, at 09:58 pm

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS) Actress Swastika Mukherjee is keen to show her Bengali film 'Anubrato Bhalo Achho?' to director Dibakar Banerjee.

Anushka misspells APJ Abdul Kalam's name, receives flak

Jul 28, 2015, at 09:43 pm

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Netizens criticised Bollywood star Anushka Sharma after she misspelled the name of late Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam while posting her condolence message on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Wouldn't have done Drishyam without Tabu: Nishikant Kamat

Jul 28, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Nishikant Kamat is known for making hard-hitting films. His last film Force was a runaway hit and now the filmmaker is ready with his next film Drishyam, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabua nd Shreya Sharan. The director spoke to TWF correspondent Gaurav Sharma on films, his passion and more.

Audience interest in Bengali stage is returning: Prosenjit

Jul 28, 2015, at 05:09 pm

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS) Tollywood magnate Prosenjit Chatterjee says there is a resurgence of audience interest in Bengali theatre, as he recalls his own association with stage despite a roaring film career.

Word of mouth boosts 'Masaan' ticket sales

Jul 28, 2015, at 04:51 am

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): Tagged as "one of the finest Hindi films" and "technically brilliant", "Masaan" witnessed a strong fillip in ticket sales on Saturday- thanks to the strong and reliable word of mouth.

John, Varun bond on sets of 'Dishoom'

Jul 28, 2015, at 04:16 am

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): It's John Abraham, who comes to mind when you think of bikes in Bollywood, his love for bikes is widely known. In fact, the actor has been bonding with his co-star, Varun Dhawan, over several topics related to the two-wheeler.

Shakti to play Parvez Tak in a short film based on actress Laila Khan and her Murder trial

Jul 27, 2015, at 10:07 pm

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor will be seen in an upcoming movie based on the sensational Laila Khan Murder Case.

Director Aanand L Rai denies rumours of signing any actor

Jul 27, 2015, at 09:38 pm

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS) Director Aanand L Rai is currently basking in the success of his blockbuster Tanu Weds Manu returns with actors Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan.

Jacqueline Fernandez celebrates one glorious year of 'Kick'

Jul 27, 2015, at 09:24 pm

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): To commemorate the one year anniversary of her super hit film 'Kick', Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez took to Instagram and posted a very special image.

Neha Dhupia says her

Jul 27, 2015, at 06:04 pm

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, who in a tweet had taken a dig at the Narendra Modi government saying that good governance is not about taking selfies and observing Yoga Day, thus inviting protests by Modi followers, has said that she had not aimed it at attacking someone personally but it was a result of frustration as a Mumbai citizen.

B-town pays homage to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Jul 26, 2015, at 10:36 pm

Mumbai, July 26 (IBNS): The Bollywood fraternity paid tributes to the 1999 Kargil war martyrs as they posted their messages on social networking sites on Sunday.

Arvind Kejriwal appreciates Richa Chadha's Masaan

Jul 26, 2015, at 03:53 am

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday recommended people to watch Bollywood film 'Masaan'.

Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Phantom trailer released

Jul 26, 2015, at 01:14 am

Mumbai, July 25 (IBNS) The trailer of actors Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer thriller 'Phantom' has been released by its makers on Saturday.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan crosses 200-crore club

Jul 26, 2015, at 12:57 am

Mumbai, July 25 (IBNS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's latest released movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan touched the Rs. 200 crore club on Saturday.

Muzaffar Ali, Meera Ali, Pernia Qureshi and Imran Abbas launch music of Jaanisaar

Jul 25, 2015, at 03:48 am

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS): Kotwara Studio's upcoming period drama Jaanisaar launched its music over a Sangeet event on Thursday. Muzaffar Ali and Meera Ali along with debutante Pernia Qureshi, Pakistani heartthrob Imran Abbas and singer Shafqat Ali were present at the launch.

Kriti Sanon will celebrate her b'day with family

Jul 25, 2015, at 03:35 am

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS): Actress Kriti Sanon, who rose to fame with her first debut film Heropanti, has her birthday coming down this week.

Bollywood's leading ladies join singing bandwagon

Jul 25, 2015, at 02:52 am

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS): Bollywood's young brigade of actors are expanding their horizons and are venturing into singing in addition to acting.

Pulkit Samrat had fabulous time shooting for Banigstan

Jul 25, 2015, at 02:35 am

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS): Actor Pulkit Samrat had a fabulous time shooting for Banigstan. It was a reunion of sorts for him.

'Southpaw' starring Jake Gyllenhaal premieres in New York

Jul 25, 2015, at 02:29 am

New York, July 24 (IBNS): Heavyweights of Hollywood like Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams along with host of other big names have attended the premiere of 'Southpaw' in New York.

'Phantom' to feature Hafiz Saeed's real hate speech

Jul 25, 2015, at 02:18 am

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS): Real Hafiz Saeed hate speech is all set to be part of Kabir Khan's Phantom's trailer.

Sanskkriti Jain inconsolable after an emotional scene

Jul 24, 2015, at 08:20 pm

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS) Shooting for her upcoming movie Ishq Click, actress Sanskkriti Jain couldn't stop sobbing after a strong poignant scene with Sara Loren

Mid-career Tollywood leading ladies bond with the best

Jul 24, 2015, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS) Sleek productions, shoots in foreign locales, Southern style mounting and a new breed of actors with toned up physique define contemporary Tollywood. But when three leading ladies of the industry in their mid-career come together on the sets of a film, the chemistry it seems can take on the newbies.

Tahir Raj Bhasin tops TOI Actors List for best in negative role

Jul 24, 2015, at 02:38 am

Mumbai, July 23 (IBNS): Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin made a smashing debut with 'Mardaani', leaving a mark while playing the antagonist to Rani Mukherjee's good cop.

Deepika Padukone is the 'Most Powerful Female Performer of 2015': Survey

Jul 24, 2015, at 02:17 am

Mumbai, July 23 (IBNS): In a recent survey conducted by a popular international publication-India West-Deepika Padukone has emerged as the 'Most Powerful Female Performer of 2015 First-half’.