Everything I Need to Know About Life, I Learned From Amar, Akbar, Anthony (1977)

Amar Akbar, Anthony (1977) is one of India’s most beloved masala films, telling the story of three brothers who are separated in childhood and eventually united after one is raised a Hindu, one a Muslim, and one a Christian.

20 Gorgeous Waltz Songs from Classic Bollywood Films

Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha are NOT actually waltzing in the iconic song “Hum Aap Ki Ankhon Mein” from Pyaasa (1957).

The Top 30 Best Classic Bollywood Soundtracks of All Time

Soundtracks of all Hindi films released between the years of 1945 to 1985 were considered and ranked based on the merit of lyrics, musical composition and complexity, historical and cultural value, vocal performance, and accomplishments of the soundtrack elements as an ensemble.

50 Best Film Shots That Will Make You Believe in the Magic of Classic Bollywood

I get that a lot. Being a film production major who’s worked in the Hindi movie industry, I hear the phrase, “I love Bollywood!” several times a month—from classmates

50 Best Film Shots That Will Make You Believe in the Magic of Classic Bollywood

Let me put this in perspective. To me, this can be the equivalent of someone in rural Punjab who’s seen the Bourne trilogy saying, “I love Hollywood!”

Thursday 4 August 2016

John Abraham loves entertainment

John Abraham loves entertainment 

Actor John Abraham reveals he enjoys working with heroes on-screen more than heroines.

John has worked with Akshay in "Garam Masala", "Desi Boyz", "Housefull 2" and everyone has liked his on screen tuning with the 'Khiladi' Kumar. In "Dostana" audience loved the chemistry between John and Abhishek Bachchan. Now in "Dishoom" Varun and John's pairing is being appreciated.

"How many heroines we have in the industry? We have more heroes today. So I am doing bromance with them. I am comfortable around men and I like it...not in a wrong way.
It's about bonding and I get along well with Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Varun Dhawan," John told reporters here at the success press conference of "Dishoom" when asked about bromance with Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Varun Dhawan.

In Rohit Dhawan-directed film "Dishoom" Akshay Kumar is seen as a homosexual. He has a cameo appearance in the film.
"That role was always there in the film. It's just a comedy scene, but the scene has a deep meaning. That scene was written in a certain way. In our country homosexuals in a certain way...think a homosexual is not a strong as a straight man," Rohit said."In our country we have athletes, who are gay men and getting Akshay Kumar symbolises that he is a homosexual in the film, but he overpowers the two men (John and Varun) in the film. We have shown homosexual is stronger than straight men," he added.

Rohit also revealed that if the sequel of "Dishoom" comes up, he will rope in Akshay Kumar for the second part and with a bigger role this time.

Pooja Bhatt starts 'Jism 3'

Pooja Bhatt starts 'Jism 3'

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has began casting for the third instalment of Bollywood's erotic thriller franchise 'Jism'.

"Four years of 'Jism 2' and I being (begin) casting for 'Jism' Three. Can't think of a better day to figure out who will be India's new fantasy! Tough job, eh?" Bhatt tweeted on Wednesday.

"Jism 2", which clocked four years of its release on Wednesday, had marked the debut of Indo-Canadian actress Sunny Leone in Bollywood. The film also features Randeep Hooda and Arunoday Singh.Pooja thanked her crew on the occasion.
"4 years of 'Jism 2'...Thank you to my crew! 'Hey Walla' song ft. Randeep Hooda, Sunny Leone, Arunoday Singh," she added.

The first instalment of the film released in 2003 and starred Bipasha Basu and John Abraham.

Saturday 30 July 2016

Brett Lee will be seen in 'Housfull 4'

Brett Lee will be seen in 'Housfull 4'

Australian cricketer Brett Lee, who will be seen in Indo-Australian film 'UnIndian', will perhaps also be seen in Bollywood film 'Housefull 4'.When asked if he will be part of 'Housefull 4', Brett Lee neither denied nor confirmed being part of the project.

Asked if he was approached for 'Housefull 4', the cricketer-turned-actor told IANS, "I don't know." Reportedly, the 'UnIndian' cast along with director Anupam Sharma met producer Sajid Nadiadwala. Lee, who is currently in India promoting his film, says in Bollywood he really likes Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.

He says, "I like Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in Bollywood. Shah Rukh has done some really good work in Bollywood and I appreciate that." Directed by Anupam Sharma 'UnIndian' features Brett Lee, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Supriya Pathak, Akash Khurana and Gulshan Grover.

Emraan Hashmi's son Train-up for tiger cause

Emraan Hashmi's son Train-up for tiger cause

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi's six-year-old son, Ayaan has made his on-screen debut in a video which gives the message of saving tigers.

Ayaan appears in the video along with other kids and stresses on the importance of saving animal life and environment.

"Ayaan makes his first appearance on screen at the age of 6... The same age as I was when I first faced the camera!" Emraan, 37, posted on Twitter. The short film has been produced by actress Diya Mirza's Born Free Entertainment Pvt Ltd and it aims to share a simple and vital message of 'Tiger and Environment Conservation' through the innocent voices of children

Ketrina Break up with her Boyfriend Ranbir kapoor

Ketrina Break up with her Boyfriend  Ranbir kapoor
Ketrina kaif is one of the few actresses who has been successful in making a name for herself and is among the most desirable leading ladies in Bollywood today. Like any other A-lister in the industry, Katrina also has a huge fan following and is considered as one of the most attractive actresses in the world.

From being a rank outsider to becoming a top Bollywood star, Katrina has indeed come a long way. While her Hindi diction and acting have been attacked by detractors, that has failed to have an effect on her career. In fact, she has always been the favourite of many big filmmakers. She has also shared screen with the top three Khans — Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. But apart from her acting career, Katrina has always been the talk of the town for her personal life and her relationships with Salman Khan and, later, Ranbir Kapoor.

Her fans got a shock when the news of her break-up with her long-time boyfriend Ranbir broke on the internet earlier this year. This was the time when her movie Fitoor opposite Aditya Roy Kapur was about to release. The movie was a big commercial failure though. Many thought the break-up was a publicity stunt in order to grab sympathy and eyeballs. Rumours were also rife that Katrina and Ranbir were all set to tie the knot as the actor had moved in with her. However, the couple never accepted their relationship in public, neither did they deny it.

Post break-up with Ranbir, there has been a tremendous change in the Dhoom 3 actress. Katrina had always refrained from talking about her personal life. But after the break-up, things have changed drastically and she is seen partying with her Bollywood friends. She has started to look vibrant and happy (which we are loving, by the way) and is also seen attending special screenings and answering media’s questions. Katrina Kaif with director Kabir Khan

In fact, Katrina, who kept her distance from social media, joined Facebook on her 33rd birthday. It was whispered that Ranbir Kapoor’s refusal to be on social media led to Katrina staying away from the medium too. But now, she wanted to have a platform to have her say and also connect with her fans directly. She also conducted live chat sessions with her fans and answered all their queries. She will soon join Instagram and Twitter and will be handling the accounts on her own. So, no managers will act as interface between Katrina and her fans. Katrina Kaif’s Facebook live session

As soon as she landed on the social networking site, she got 3.5 million fans liked her Facebook page. Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, ex-boyfriend Salman Khan and others also welcomed her to the new world. She also celebrated her birthday at her gorgeous sea facing home with her best friends from the industry that included Karan Johar, Salman Khan’s sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Ayan Mukerji, Sultan director Ali Abbas Zafar, Kabir Khan and his wife Mini Mathur, Sidharth Malhotra and others. Katrina Kaif celebrates birthday with friends.
This is the Katrina we were waiting to see all this while. Now that she has opened up, we hope to see the carefree, relaxed Katrina and hear some quotable quotes. And the Katrina 2.0 we are talking about… her Facebook page is a proof.

Dishoom banned in Pakistan

Dishoom banned in Pakistan

John Abraham and Varun Dhawan-starrer Dishoom seems to be getting a good response in India with its high masala content. However, Pakistan is not happy with this full-on entertainer and has reportedly banned Dishoom.

The movie, which also stars Nargis Fakhri and Jacqueline Fernandez was released in India and worldwide on Friday (July 29). But as feared earlier, the film has been banned in Pakistan. Varun aka Junaid Ansari of Dishoom is really upset with this news. The actor took to Twitter to express the same saying: “Really upset that #Dishoom is banned in pakistan. I don’t think the film eventually shows any country in a bad light. It’s a wrong decision.”

Varun clarified that Dishoom has nothing against Pakistan but as per the country’s censor board, the film has shown Pakistan in a bad light. Dishoom deals with the kidnapping of an Indian cricketer just 36 hours before the final match between Pakistan and India. After the trailer released, eyebrows were raised on the other side of the border.

Earlier too the actor said, “I would like to clear this. There is no negative reference against Pakistan or any community.” He explained, “It is a very positive representation. In fact, what we are trying to show is that for certain people money is their religion. It’s not being an Indian, Pakistani, Hindu, Muslim or Christian. In the capitalistic world that we live in, money is the biggest driving force for most crimes.”

The banning of Dishoom in Pakistan will certainly be a loss for the film. Meanwhile, some other reports also state that Dishoom has got into censor troubles in some Gulf states.

Earlier in an interview with IndianExpress.com, Varun had expressed his desire to visit Pakistan one day. The actor in fact even had a brush with a Pakistan gentleman while shooting for Dishoom in the Middle East. A senior gent from Islamabad used to drive Varun around the Gulf city and the actor ended up forming a close bond with the man.

Varun also spent a lot of time discussing films with him. “Hindi films are loved in Pakistan and he told me that they watch all our movies and hoped that I would visit Pakistan someday. I told him that I would definitely like to come. Just recently our Prime Minister too visited Pakistan. So if things become better one day, I would love to go and visit Pakistan,” Varun then said. Really upset that #Dishoom is banned in pakistan. I don’t think the film eventually shows any country in a bad light. It’s a wrong decision

Friday 29 July 2016

Sanjay Dutts Munnabhai 3 release in 2018

Sanjay Dutts Munnabhai 3 release in 2018

Actor Sanjay Dutt says that the much-anticipated third part of the successful franchise Munnabhai will release in 2018. At a media interaction on the occasion of his 57th birthday, Sanjay said, “My movie with (Vidhu) Vinod Chopra sahab will start in November, it is called Marco. And after that, I am doing a film with Mahesh Manjrekar, it is a remake of De Dhakka, and then there is a good line-up of movies.”

About De Dhakka, he added, “It is a family film and it’s about how a broken family reunites. He (Manjrekar) has adapted it well, let’s see what happens.” Asked about Munnabhai 3, he said, “2018.” Asked the reason for the delay, considering the excitement in fans for the film, he said: “That you should ask Raju Hirani and Vinod sir. Even I am waiting for Munnabhai.” Recently, Arshad Warsi, whose character Circuit plays sidekick to Sanjay’s Munnabhai, had stated that the film has got delayed as Hirani’s biopic on Sanjay with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead is yet to go on floors despite initially being set to begin in June. Asked about the biopic, Sanjay said: “First of all, I am not acting in it; I think it would be shot in February.” A special appearance maybe? “I don’t know that I will ask Raju sir about it.”

He also said, “I have started working out, I do martial arts. I spend four hours in the gym in a day. I have quit drinking. You should not drink alcohol. There is a very strict diet for me, grilled fish, grilled chicken and you have to eat what you eat in the hospital.”Sanjay was released from jail this February, after serving the remainder of his five-year sentence for illegal possession of arms.

Sanjay Dutt misses his Mother & Father on his 57th birthday celebration

Sanjay Dutt misses his Mother & Father on his 57th birthday celebration

 

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who turned 57 on Friday, says he misses his parents, yesteryears’ stars Sunil Dutt and Nargis.

“I miss my parents, I miss my father and mother. If they would have been here they would have been proud of me, I guess. There is no one bigger than your parents. I miss them,” Sanjay Dutt said on Friday evening at his residence while celebrating his birthday with the media.

The actor said he will be with his family on his birthday. “There is no party. It’s better to be with one’s family and close friends. We all will have dinner together,” the actor said. Recalling his birthdays during his imprisonment, he said: “For three years, I spent my birthdays in jail. Today, I am a free man. I am so happy I am with my children. I will take my kids out for dinner. My wife has gifted me a car. It’s so sweet and it was a surprise. My kids have given me a nice card and cake; what more can I ask for.”
Sanjay Dutt received an expensive white Audi Q7 as a gift from his wife Manyata Dutt.

Earlier wife Maanyata Dutt threw a party to celebrate his husband’s birthday. The actor invited family — sister Namrata and brother-in-law Gaurav as well as select friends to usher in his big day on Thursday night. See pics | Sanjay Dutt turns 57, wife Maanyata throws a grand birthday party Missing from the party were faces from Bollywood, the most important being Salman Khan. Salman and Sanjay’s friendship goes back a long time but the things between the two soured after Sanjay’s release from the jail.

Thursday 28 July 2016

Says Arshad Warsi Munnabhai 3 Delayed Due to Sanjay Dutt Biopic

Says Arshad Warsi Munnabhai 3 Delayed Due to Sanjay Dutt Biopic

Actor Arshad Warsi says the third instalment of Munna Bhai series is not getting started as the Rajkumar Hirani-directed biopic on Sanjay Duttis yet to go on floors.

"That (starting Munna Bhai 3 ) is an issue as Raju (Hirani) has to start the Sanjay Dutt biopic and it is getting pushed ahead," Arshad told PTI.

"Until and unless he (Hirani) decides he wants to do Munnabhai part three first and then the Sanjay Dutt biopic... if that happens then we will go first," he said.

Hirani approached Ranbir to play Sanjay's role in the biopic in November 2014 and the actor instantly gave his nod for the film.

The biopic was likely to go on floors this June. Now, the project is expected to go on floors next January and release during Christmas.

Since the Munna Bhai series is one of the most successful franchise, Arshad, 48, is quite excited about the third part.

"There is excitement for the film . There is no pressure. I do my job, I don't take stress. The more stress you take the more worse you get. You hear a script, you like it, you give your best," he said.

There were rumours that Arshad and Sanjay won't be seen in the third part of Munna Bhai series and younger actors will be playing the two iconic roles of Munnabhai and Circuit.

To this, Arshad said, "I don't think it will happen. I doubt."

Munna Bhai MBBS was a story of a goon named Munnabhai aka Murli Prasad Sharma (played by Dutt), who goes to a medical college, and his sidekick Circuit or Cirkeshwar (enacted by Arshad).

Its sequel Lage Raho Munnabhai showed Munna using the principles of Gandhian philosophy to bring about a change in the society.

Sanjay had earlier served sentence in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. He came out of jail in February this year and Arshad had then met him.

"I met him after he was back home. We talked about lot of things which I can't say. We talked about what he went through (referring to jail term), his angst, on family, upcoming films...," he said.

Sidharth, Katrina's 'Baar Baar Dekho

Sidharth, Katrina's 'Baar Baar Dekho


In an industry that goes all out to promote itself, the hype around Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra's song — 'Kala Chashma' — from their film Baar Baar Dekho has been quite out of the ordinary.

Katrina and Sidharth initially unveiled a 'first look' from the song. Then a teaser from the song was released, followed y a second. All the while, a countdown was set up to the release of the complete song itself.