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SRK won't lock lips with Kareena
By HT Correspondent | IANS, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 06:01 PM IST
In 22 years of his showbiz career, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has perhaps hardly ever locked lips with his heroines and says he never will. He admits he is not just uncomfortable about kissing on screen, but doesn't even know how to do it.
Narmada has worked hard: Govinda
By Hiren Kotwani | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 08, 2011 04:54 PM IST
Most star parents, whose children have acting aspirations in Bollywood, guide them. But Govinda doesn’t work that way. The actor maintains that he’s not going to dictate terms for his daughter Narmada’s foray into movies.
Next Munnabhai film to hit floors next year
By Roshmila Bhattacharya | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 04:07 PM IST
The next Munnabhai film will finally see light of the day. Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi would start shooting for the film in the first half of 2012. Arshad Warsi admits the expectations are sky high. Roshmila Bhattacharya speaks to him.
Real life 'Ragini' to take action against Ekta
By HT Correspondent | IANS, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 04:10 PM IST
Delhi-based Deepika, whose real life story inspired Ekta Kapoor's upcoming film Ragini MMS, said that if the film is not shown to her prior to its release, she will take legal action against the producer.
A Gandhian twist to new Hitler flick
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 01:23 AM IST
Dear Friend Hitler, a forthcoming film has been re-titled as Gandhi to Hitler — in the Indian cut.
Now, an animated Osama
By Neha Sharma | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 01:23 AM IST
Every one is cashing in on Osama Bin Laden’s killing — from merchandise, spam videos to video games — and now films.
Helping Nana
By HT Correspondent | IANS, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 01:22 AM IST
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who will be seen acting in upcoming film Shagird, helped actor Nana Patekar in essaying the role of a cop, thanks to his meeting with late encounter specialist Rajbir Singh.
Farah to make acting debut on big screen
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 01:20 AM IST
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan, 46, is set to make her acting debut in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next, Shirin Farhad.
‘I always knew I could act’
By HT Correspondent | PTI
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 01:23 AM IST
Actor Arjun Rampal talks about completing ten years in Bollywood and gaining acceptance... and some awards along the way.
Mixed reviews for Vikram Bhatt's Haunted
By HT Correspondent | None, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 04:52 PM IST
While the film is being appreciated by the critics for its special effects, Vikram Bhatt's 3D horror movie Haunted fails to go beyond the cliches. But would it be engaging enough for the viewers? Let's assess.
‘I want to live in India’
By Rachana Dubey | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 05:25 PM IST
Pakistani actor Ali Zafar, after a cameo in Luv Ka The End that opens today, and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan that opens later in the year, is in talks for two more Bollywood movie assignments — a rom-com and another film on relationships.
Zindagi Na Milegi...: Now showing, on the web
By Prashant Singh | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 09, 2011 04:21 PM IST
Unlike most other Bollywood biggies, Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’s first promo will be released next week on the Internet before it reaches cinema halls and TV channels.
Osama death affects 3D film Crackers
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 04:38 PM IST
After the military encounter of Osama Bin Laden, director Anil Goyal has decided to change the climax of his 3D animation film Crackers, which is based on the 26/11 terror attacks and has references of the terrorist group Al Qaeda.
Spooky experiences for Haunted 3D crew
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 04:57 PM IST
Vikram Bhatt’s upcoming film Haunted 3D, which is touted as India’s first stereoscopic 3D film, is set to hit theatres this week. While shooting for the movie the entire cast and crew experienced some spooky moments.
‘Young people decide fate of movies’
By Priyanka Jain | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 02:13 PM IST
After the success of Hollywood hit, High School Musical, Indian banners are betting on new faces in youth-oriented films. With eight films due to release this year; producers Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, SRK, Subhash Ghai and Kumar Mangat make a strong point that teen flick has finally arrived.
Ekta makes her TV acting debut
By Rachana Dubey | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 05:34 PM IST
On Wednesday afternoon, soap queen Ekta Kapoor shot for a special episode of CID on Sony Entertainment, where she plays herself, a film and TV show producer. The plot revolves around a serial killer, who specialises in murdering popular celebrities.
Imran, the new bad boy
By Hiren Kotwani | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 04:59 PM IST
Irrespective of the roles they play, actors tend to create certain images for themselves. And some times, the characters they play contribute to their off-screen image too.
Katrina is part of my family: Salman
By Roshmila Bhattacharya | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 27, 2011 05:31 PM IST
People love to speculate about this couple but their bond continues to grow despite rumours. Salman Khan who would be next seen with Katrina Kaif in Yash Raj's Ek Tha Tiger says, “Katrina and I get along well. She’s a lovely girl and one of my closest friends."
Shenaz takes her revenge
By HT Correspondent | PTI
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 01:17 AM IST
VJ-turned-actor-turned scriptwriter Shenaz Treasurywala, 29, who has scripted Luv Ka The End, says that the Yash Raj film is autobiographical.
Delayed, but not denied
By Navdeep Kaur Marwah | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2011 01:23 AM IST
Many filmmakers are postponing the release dates of their upcoming films to avoid a clash with other films at the box office and losing out on audiences.
Real life 'Ragini' revealed
By HT Correspondent | None, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 06:21 PM IST
With an MMS scandal, a supernatural presence and sexual scenes, Ekta Kapoor's Ragini MMS might sound like a fictional Bollywood sex flick, but there's a real life story behind it. Read on for more.
Saif Ali Khan heads to Cannes
By Prashant Singh | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2011 05:11 PM IST
After Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Mallika Sherawat, Freida Pinto and Minissha Lamba, actor Saif Ali Khan too is gearing up to raise the glamour quotient at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ranbir to reprise father's Amar Akbar Anthony act
By Prashant Singh | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2011 05:22 PM IST
Famous mama’s boy, Ranbir Kapoor has now come up with an ingenious idea to show his love for his father Rishi Kapoor. In his first-ever ‘item number,’ for the film Chillar Party, Ranbir has paid a special tribute to his superstar father’s character.
Manisha to play hooker in next
By Priyanka Jain | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 05:00 PM IST
Actor Manisha Koirala is back to the fore. She is getting ready to don the role of an ageing prostitute in Deepti Naval’s directorial debut Do Paise Ki Dhoop Charane Ki Baarish.
Ekta Kapoor to throw threesome parties
By Hiren Kotwani | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 02:24 PM IST
And blood-stained beds... these are Ekta Kapoor’s promotional stunts for Ragini MMS.
Now, a movie premiere league
By Priyanka Jain | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 01:03 PM IST
Celebrity Cricket League to have teams from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries.
RGV shocks Neeraj Grover's parents
By HT Correspondent | None, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 11:42 AM IST
Seems like RGV's ambitious project on the cold-blooded murder of Neeraj Grover, Not A Love Story, might not see the light of the day. Buzz is that Grover's family is upset with the director for his insensitivity.
First look of Sallu-Kat’s next
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 01:16 AM IST
Salman Khan, 45, will be paired with former girlfriend Katrina Kaif, 26, in Yash Raj Films’ forthcoming flick, Ek Tha Tiger, written by Aditya Chopra and directed by Kabir Khan.
Mahie plays Arundhati in her next
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2011 01:09 AM IST
Actor Mahie Gill is playing a character based on writer-social activist Arundhati Roy in Vivek Agnihotri’s next film Buddha in a Traffic Jam. And to fit Roy’s look to the T, Mahie underwent a complete makeover.