Dockyards became dens for Teen Patti

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:53:33 PM IST

The film revolves around a mathematician, played by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, trying to write a thesis on probability by relating it to the Indian card game of Teen Patti.

Twilight and Harry Potter stars to act together

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:28:35 AM IST

Twilight star Ashley Greene and British actor Tom Felton of the Harry Potter fame are set to come together in a new horror movie. Greene, who plays vampire Alice Cullen in the Twilight saga, will star opposite Felton in The Apparition for Joel Silver’s Dark Castle genre label, reported Variety online.

Federline ready to marry again

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:19:00 AM IST

Pop star Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is ready to get married again and says that he wants to be "happy" again. He is currently dating volleyball star Victoria Prince.

Why is Vipul Shah guarding look of Action Replay?

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:45:50 PM IST

Vipul Shah says, Akshay's designer Shabina Khan, Aishwarya's designer Manish Malhotra have worked really, really hard to give Action Replay a unique look. If that look is leaked out, they would lose its biggest USP.

Katrina speaks in Bhojpuri

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:44:17 PM IST

Leggy lass Katrina Kaif usually has a difficult time speaking in Hindi, what would happen if she tries her hand at Bhojpuri? Read on to find out what came to pass in Patna.

Duff named best actress at British film awards

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:14:15 PM IST

Actress Anne-Marie Duff received the best actress honour for her role as John Lennon's mother in Nowhere Boy at the Evening Standard British Film Awards.

Trashing Slumdog

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:01:01 PM IST

Veteran theatre and film personality, Girish Karnad, has called Slumdog Millionaire the worst film he has ever seen.

Down melody lane

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:32:05 PM IST

Tune in to one of India’s oldest musical extravaganzas this week

Oscars: A tale of two actresses

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:46:54 PM IST

There are only two real races in this year’s Oscars. That among the Best Pictures and that among the Best Actresses. Like the Best Picture, the Best Actress Oscar is probably confined to two contenders, Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock.

Mann wants present generation to dance to his tunes

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:18:25 PM IST

Renowned Punjabi singer and actor, Gurdaas Maan, in a chat, as his new movie, Sukhmani hits screens this week

‘Are we public properties?’

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:05:36 PM IST

Bipasha Basu’s harrowing experience at a Delhi hotel where attempts were made to armtwist her into attending a private party, brings out the fact that actresses are often duped by the event organisers.

In Mausam, Shahid will surprise all: Pankaj Kapoor

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:21:38 PM IST

Seasoned actor Pankaj Kapoor is all set to make his directorial debut with Mausam with son Shahid in the lead. The father is confident that Shahid's varied acting skills will surprise everyone.

‘Cut it out’

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:32:26 PM IST

Nausheen Ali Sardar has refused to promote her forthcoming film, Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein. Reason: she wants an intimate scene edited out.

'Love, Sex Aur Dhokha will spark a healthy debate'

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:24:09 PM IST

The latest film features a bunch of newcomers with no mainstream trappings to it. Also, sex and voyeurism form a major driving force of the narrative which is now ready and marching forward in post production.

Valentine's Day sequel to hit screens 2011

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:39:02 PM IST

The romantic comedy, which boasts a stellar line-up including Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Anne Hathaway, Patrick Dempsey and Jennifer Garner, is set to hit cinemas on the occasion of Feb 14, 2010.

Aditya Narayan hunts for a ghost in debut movie

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:12:56 PM IST

Romantic films are considered safe for a Bollywood debut but Aditya Narayan, son of singer Udit Narayan, has chosen Vikram Bhatt's horror film Shaapit as his launch vehicle.

3 idiots making waves in US

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:15:00 AM IST

Two American box office phenomena for 2010 appeared to end their spectacular runs this weekend. James Cameron’s Avatar was toppled from the number one spot and Raj Kumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots could well end its theatrical run in the United States within the next couple of weeks.

Hollywood Movie buffs await MNIK release

Monday, February 08, 2010 6:32:07 PM IST

According to a poll MNIK is there at the 11th place, garnering 0.8 per cent votes. The other films, mostly all Hollywood productions, in the list include Valentine's Day, the kid-lit adaptation, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief etc.

Sallu keeps his promise

Monday, February 08, 2010 5:35:02 PM IST

Actor Salman Khan, who had claimed to take all responsibility of Veer in case it fails is keeping his word and is making efforts to help the producer to make up for the losses.

SRK and I are connected to each other: Karan Johar

Monday, February 08, 2010 5:26:00 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar are standing by each other. The director strongly believes that they are connected to each other more as brothers than being business partners.

Knightley nominated for theatre prize

Monday, February 08, 2010 3:13:30 PM IST

Hollywood beauty Keira Knightley has been nominated for the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. The list of competitors for the coveted stage honours include...

Russell Crowe in A Star Is Born remake

Monday, February 08, 2010 2:57:49 PM IST

Russell Crowe is set to share the screen with Beyonce in the remake of classic movie A Star Is Born, it has emerged. Earlier, Robert Downey, Jr. was pitted for the lead role, but the Gladiator star has apparently replaced him.

Amitabh Bachchan to act in a Malayalam film

Monday, February 08, 2010 2:25:50 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan would be playing the role of the father of a hijack victim and his portions would be shot either at Mumbai or Delhi airport. He would be appearing in the second half of the film and has a 'meaty role'.

Oscars: The famous five fight

Monday, February 08, 2010 12:59:44 PM IST

This year, there may be 10 films racing to win the coveted Oscar Award. But the real fight for the Best Picture will probably be among five movies: Avatar, The Hurt Locker, Inglorious Basterds, Precious and Up in the Air.

Berlin film fest looks back at 60 years of scandal

Monday, February 08, 2010 12:42:02 PM IST

The Berlin Film Festival, now in its 60th year, was a child of the Cold War, a propaganda tool of the Allies, and a frequent political battleground that reached far beyond the cinema doors.

Are we public property?

Sunday, February 07, 2010 5:33:04 PM IST

...ask Bollywood actresses after being duped by organisers into attending events.

Will Aamir-Big B team up?

Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:54:28 PM IST

When Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned up to mourn actor Aamir Khan’s father’s death, the younger actor expressed a desire to work with him.

Melody for a cause

Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:18:01 PM IST

Green Ragas, an Indo-UK concert organised by the British Council in association with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Indus live Arts to celebrate the Yuva Meet 2010.

Anurag Basu admits differences with Roshan

Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:11:42 PM IST

For the first time the director of Kites amits there were differences with producer Rakesh Roshan and there were constant arguments between the them about how the film was to be shot.

Striker should bring carrom back in vogue

Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:55:54 PM IST

There was a time when children and adults alike enjoyed a game of carrom, but videogames seem to have taken over now. Actor Siddharth hopes his film Striker will bring back the lost popularity of carrom.

My Name Is Khan will entertain: SRK

Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:37:20 PM IST

It has some religion, a bit of politics and it's set in the backdrop of a world shaking event, but for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan his latest venture is not so much about Islam post-9/11 as it is entertainment.

Mimoh, Rimoh are lucky to be Mithun's sons

Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:16:37 PM IST

Mithun Chakraborty is happy to share screen space with his sons but unhappy that Phir Kabhi is releasing on DTH.

They hit the right notes

Sunday, February 07, 2010 1:25:21 AM IST

Copyright rows are increasingly landing Bollywood films in court, such the one over Rann last month. The lawyers who argue these cases are some of the city’s finest legal minds, says Anshika Misra.

Jack out of the box

Saturday, February 06, 2010 11:43:36 PM IST

The success of 3 Idiots apart, Omi Vaidya has a steady career in Hollywood, reports Praveen Donthi.

Padma will help Saif evaluate worth: Sharmila

Saturday, February 06, 2010 6:14:57 PM IST

Sharmila admits she likes her son's acting skills and she is waiting for his next venture, even though Saif's Padma Shri didn't go down too well with some critics and film buffs.

Sandra comfortable with criticism

Saturday, February 06, 2010 5:59:34 PM IST

The actress has picked up the nomination for the worst actrss and says she is comfortable with criticism and would collect her Razzie Award with a smile if she is voted the worst actress.

Raju Hirani adds to Kites woes

Saturday, February 06, 2010 5:48:24 PM IST

There's more trouble for Rakesh Roshan's movie Kites. It seems the theatrical promo-leak fiasco was not enough. Now, Raju Hirani has refused to edit the desi version of the film.

Flying into trouble

Saturday, February 06, 2010 5:03:29 PM IST

Promo of Kites gets leaked on YouTube, Hrithik-Barbara affair rumours resurface.

Hollywood not yet for SRK

Saturday, February 06, 2010 4:52:37 PM IST

The King of Bollywood says, "You need to work much harder and prove your mettle a longer time to come in to a different world with a different language" and King Khan feels he is not quite ready to make the jump to Hollywood.

Aamir Khan wants to work with Big B

Saturday, February 06, 2010 4:27:08 PM IST

Aamir purposed the idea to Amitabh Bachchan when the megastar turned up to mourn Tahir Hussain's death. Big B too agreed and wished Amir be the director of the film.

Troubles galore

Saturday, February 06, 2010 4:10:56 PM IST

Sonam Kapoor-Abhay Deol-starrer Aisha is mired in controversies even before its release.

Why Hathaway rejected the role of Alice

Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:53:51 PM IST

The 27-year-old actress turned down the lead role as she was tired of her "pretty girl" image. The role of Alice eventually went to Australian newcomer Mia Wasikowska, but Hathaway has no regrets about her decision.

Bring it on!

Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:32:00 PM IST

Small-time filmmakers feel the IPL season could be a boon for them.

Gautaman Bhaskaran’s Review: Asal

Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:06:55 PM IST

Indian mythology, folklore and even literature present a mindboggling canvas of beguiling stories, and the most common are those that talk about step-sibling enmity and the conflict between moral right and wrong. Saran-helmed Tamil work, Asal, tosses these themes into...

Smiths file legal papers over film flop

Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:58:59 PM IST

Jada Pinkett and Will Smith claim that the man who financed Human Contract, is threatening to sue them over what he claims was a guaranteed return for his investment and they're not to blame for the failure of the film.

National award winer to miss his own film

Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:48:25 PM IST

Shams Patel, the winner of the National award as best child artist for his role in Thanks Maa, would not be able to watch it in a theatre as the movie has been awarded ‘A’ certificate by the Censor Board.

Indian filmmaker in Berlinale jury

Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:03:57 PM IST

Sridhar Rangayan, who has made critically acclaimed films on transsexuals like The Pink Mirror and Yours Emotionally!, has been invited to be part of the jury for the Teddy awards at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival.

Percy Jackson could be another Harry Potter

Saturday, February 06, 2010 1:48:38 PM IST

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is being touted as the next hit fantasy-adventure movie series.Logan Lerman, who plays Percy Jackson, admits he would love his film to be as successful as the Harry Potter wizard series.

Jaane nahi do yaaro!

Saturday, February 06, 2010 12:51:46 PM IST

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is Hindi cinema’s ultimate comedy film. Here, director Kundan Shah explains why he believes it is impossible to re-create that crazy magic again.

As hot as Muddy gets

Friday, February 05, 2010 11:11:06 PM IST

Any lover of jazz and blues — and some hard-boiled haters too — has heard Muddy Waters. But how many have seen Waters shake his large torso like Elvis on fire? Well, here’s your chance to savour the moment, which came at the Newport Jazz Fest, 1960.

The angry young original

Friday, February 05, 2010 11:10:08 PM IST

Decades before Amitabh Bachchan’s Vijay perfected the gritting teeth and sweaty look of the ‘angry young man’, there was James Dean’s impetuous James Stark.

Rashid Irani's Review: Law Abiding Citizen

Friday, February 05, 2010 11:08:31 PM IST

It’s a thankless job. A prosecuting attorney (Foxx) believes he did the right thing by accepting a plea bargain that lets a murderer get off with a lenient sentence. Rashid Irani tell smore.

Rashid Irani's Review: Old Dogs

Friday, February 05, 2010 11:06:57 PM IST

There are few things more exasperating than the likes of John Travolta and Robin Williams sink to such depths in a laughter-free comedy. Read on for Rashid Irani's Review.

More stars speak up for SRK

Friday, February 05, 2010 7:33:07 PM IST

Abhishek, Salman, Kajol and Bipasha came out openly in support of SRK, who has come under attack by the Shiv Sena for backing the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the upcoming IPL.

Actor-filmmaker Sujit Kumar passes away

Friday, February 05, 2010 7:25:57 PM IST

Veteran actor-producer Sujit Kumar, who worked in films like Aradhana, The Burning Train and Aankhen, passed away this morning. He was 75 and is survived by son Jatin Kumar and daughter Henna.

Striker premieres on YouTube

Friday, February 05, 2010 7:06:44 PM IST

Siddarth Narayan's Striker released on YouTube simultaneously with its theatrical release. It will be free for users outside India but customers in the United States will have to rent it.

Mayank Shekhar's Review: Striker

Friday, February 05, 2010 6:37:54 PM IST

This is neither a rags-to-success story of a national carrom champion (which it could’ve been). Nor is it a simplistic prequel to Satya’s Bhikhu Mhatre (that it seemed to be). Read the full review.

Kim Cattrall romancing two supermodels

Friday, February 05, 2010 6:31:16 PM IST

Samantha Jones the voracious man-eater from Sex and the City had turned monogamous in the first film, but the sequel will see her going back to her old ways with a vengeance.

Robin Williams loses $6 mn lawsuit

Friday, February 05, 2010 5:52:09 PM IST

The Academy Award winning actor had sued bosses at Gold Circle Films, claiming he was hired as the original star of Bruce Willis' forthcoming film Cop Out, but the case has been dismissed.

New Spidey

Friday, February 05, 2010 4:24:40 PM IST

Lerman has emerged as the frontrunner to take over the role of Tobey Maguire as Spider Man. He says, there have been a few discussions, it’s definitely something he is looking into.

Rahman remakes MJ's song for Haiti

Friday, February 05, 2010 3:58:58 PM IST

Oscar winner AR Rahman will remake Michael Jackson’s We Are The World to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims. Around 100 singers will sing composer's version of the song.

SRK condemned at home, loved in Pak

Friday, February 05, 2010 2:48:24 PM IST

SRK's comments supporting Pakistani cricketers may have irked some at home but it has made him rather popular in Pak. Pirated prints of My Name is Khan have already done business worth...

'We try to win over people show by show'

Friday, February 05, 2010 1:42:39 PM IST

Rock band Prayag on their album, Udaan, and on being a Hindi act.

First 3D movie from India to go global

Friday, February 05, 2010 1:25:08 PM IST

Alpha & Omega will be screened in over 5,000 theatres worldwide.

Teen Patti soundtrack offers dark, edgy music

Friday, February 05, 2010 1:20:53 PM IST

Composer-duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have crafted an apt soundtrack for director Leena Yadav's suspense thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan, Madhavan and Hollywood veteran Ben Kingsley.

DDLJ to My Name Is Khan

Friday, February 05, 2010 12:58:20 PM IST

'You can see Raj and Simran again in My Name Is Khan', says Shah Rukh.

Thank you Sena

Friday, February 05, 2010 12:36:49 PM IST

My Name Is Khan gets a buzz boost post anti-SRK campaign in Maharashtra.

Lennon was 'ashamed of racist Britain'

Friday, February 05, 2010 9:06:20 AM IST

Beatles legend John Lennon felt "ashamed" of his native UK after wife Yoko Ono endured racist taunts from his fellow Britishers, according to a newly discovered essay by the late musician.

SRK: What should I retract?

Friday, February 05, 2010 12:27:33 AM IST

Refusing to apologise, actor Shah Rukh Khan said, “What should I retract? I’ll say it again, because in my country everybody has the freedom to live peacefully. And if anybody has to come for work, sports, art, business, they are welcome… I don’t know when that changed… if it changed, I was never told so.” Nabanita Sircar reports. Manoos wants jobs, not hate campaign | Bollywood stands by SRK

Mallika to work with Avatar star

Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:27:39 PM IST

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat has been cast opposite Avatar star Laz Alonso in Love, Barack, her upcoming Hollywood flick, a political comedy

‘I have not been able to act well’

Thursday, February 04, 2010 7:52:34 PM IST

... jokes Shah Rukh Khan, responding to Karan Johar’s statement that he is just like his character in My Name Is Khan

It’s a bob story

Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:27:12 PM IST

Jazz artist Graeme Hamilton on his love for Bob Marley.

Meet the spirited soul

Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:15:14 PM IST

With her upcoming album, My Free Spirit, Zinda girl Shibani Kashyap takes a U-turn.

I belong to the stage: Isha Sharvani

Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:09:09 PM IST

The actress who has been learning various dance forms since the age of seven and impressed with her flawless dancing moves in films like Kisna and Luck By Chance and now she has no regrets about having no films in her kitty.

‘Pop’ goes the school of rock

Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:05:18 PM IST

For nearly two years, the Bangalore-based ‘Rock In India’ fest was regarded as one of the topmost destinations for rock and metal fans in India. Though the coveted festival is travelling to different cities now, fans have nothing but disappointment...

Bruno

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:57:44 PM IST

A look into this week's release, Bruno.

Couples Retreat

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:52:19 PM IST

A look into this week's Vince Vaughn starrer, Couples Retreat.

Striker hits cinemas today

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:43:20 PM IST

Set in a Mumbai ghetto in the mid ’80s and based on true life accounts, this is a story of the triumph of human spirit over indomitable odds. Here is a sneak-peak into the Striker, which releases worldwide today.

The Hangman

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:35:38 PM IST

A preview of Om Puri starrer The Hangman, releasing this week.

La Teta Asustada first Peruvian film in Oscar race

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:33:31 PM IST

Claudia Llosa's La Teta Asustada became Peru's first film to be nominated at the Oscars in the foreign language category. The film, made at a cost of about $1.2 million, already grossed $700,000 at the Peru box office.

Old dogs

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:30:08 PM IST

A preview into this week's release Old dogs.

Hollywood studios lose landmark Internet download battle

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:16:57 PM IST

The case, involving major studios such as Warner Bros, Disney, Paramount, Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox, was seen as an ambitious attempt to force ISPs to act against piracy.

Baz Luhrmann excited to work with Indian stars

Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:06:43 PM IST

Australian filmmaker finds a reflection of Shakespeare's plays in Bollywood films and was so impressed with Indian stars and Hindi movies that he used the song Chamma, Chamma in his musical Moulin Rouge.

Second thought

Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:00:14 PM IST

If I may say so.

James Cameron hints at Avatar sequel

Thursday, February 04, 2010 3:40:21 PM IST

Canadian director James Cameron is persuaded to film a sequel to his record-breaking science-fiction epic Avatar. The futuristic 3-D blockbuster has reached yet another milestone...

Inconvenience regretted!

Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:59:44 PM IST

Technical glitches in plenty at the Max Stardust Awards.

Bollywood tunes in to music bands

Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:31:13 PM IST

Move over albums and live shows. Bollywood is the newest platform for music bands to belt out their best. Be it Kailasa or Midival Punditz, they have been roped in to create film music that is different.

David vs Goliath as Oscars race heats up

Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:36:15 PM IST

All eyes are on the race for best picture, where low budget Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker has emerged as the favorite to thwart James Cameron's science fiction blockbuster Avatar, the most expensive film ever made.

Akki to learn bowling from Wasim Akram

Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:00:08 PM IST

While cinema and cricket are under the scanner courtesy the SRK-Sena row, Akshay Kumar is taking bowling lessons from Wasim Akram. Other retired and active cricketers including Imran Khan too are being roped in.

‘Abhay and I are on the same page’

Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:49:47 PM IST

Tannishtha Chatterjee’s Road, Movie with the Deol opens in March.

Bipasha Basu unplugged!

Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:22:12 PM IST

The Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who has just ventured into business with her fitness DVDs, tells you how to be fit and fab. There’s a month-long beginner’s course, followed by a more advanced work-out that she suggests. Read on for the full interview.

Big B impressed by Vishal Bhardwaj's movies

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 7:08:02 PM IST

There are many filmmakers who are keen to sign Amitabh Bachchan for their projects, but the megastar is impressed with none other than Vishal Bhardwaj and says they may work together in future.

Hollywood producer David Brown dead

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:29:04 PM IST

David Brown, producer of hits like A Few Good Men and Deep Impact, died at his home in New York City Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 93.

How baz broke his wrist

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:10:41 PM IST

A broken hand and two designer slings — that’s what Oscar-winning filmmaker Baz Luhrmann will remember of his week-long visit to India.

Finding good scripts a challenge: Madhavan

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:05:54 PM IST

From 3 Idiots to Teen Patti, R. Madhavan is surely doing a different kind of cinema but he doesn't want to experiment with the genres. The multilingual actor says he just wants to work on good scripts but rues that these are hard to come by.

India’s only Oscar hope

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:58:31 PM IST

Kavi, a Hindi film by American director Gregg Helvey, has been nominated in the Short Film (Live Action) category at the 82nd Academy Awards, to be held in March.

Oscar nominations spring surprises

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:35:09 PM IST

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday released the nominations list for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Mallika bags role opposite Avatar star

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:08:45 PM IST

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat is continuing her Hollywood stint with Love, Barack. She has been cast opposite Avatar star Laz Alonso in the political comedy.

The ‘He’ and the ‘She’ Oscar

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 2:07:07 PM IST

This year’s Oscar race may well lend itself to a gripping screenplay. We have a man and his former wife pitted against each other with nine nominations each for their respective films.

‘I’d refuse Delhi 6, again for Striker'

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:59:52 PM IST

Actor Siddharth, who has already worked with Mani Ratnam, Shankar and Prabhudeva disappeared from the scenes of Hindi cinema. Read on as he comes out of hibernation to discuss his new game plan.