Category: Arts & Entertainment

Anupam Kher dedicates play to his father

Anupam Kher dedicates play to his father

| May 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

Actor Anupam Kher is delighted about performing the play Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai for the 300th time and dedicates it to his late father Pushkar Nath Kher. The autobiographical play is presented by Anupam, 58, who narrates his journey to success through a monologue. “Tonight is the 300th show of my play Kuch Bhi [...]

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Madhuri’s husband happiest man on earth, says Arshad

Madhuri’s husband happiest man on earth, says Arshad

| May 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

Actor Arshad Warsi, who has, for the first time, shared screen space with Madhuri Dixit in Dedh Ishqiya, believes the actress’ husband, Shriram Nene is the happiest man on earth to have her as his life partner. Arshad is also bowled over Madhuri’s professionalism and her “happy-go-lucky” nature. “I think Dr Nene is the happiest [...]

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A touch of genius

A touch of genius

| May 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

Orson Welles’s Touch of Evil might not be as popular as Citizen Kane, but it’s a masterpiece in its own right, especially in film noir. Touch of Evil is a quintessential film noir which ticks all the boxes that one would associate with a film by Orson Welles. Before the credits roll, we are told [...]

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Taapsee on a roll

Taapsee on a roll

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Taapsee is in a happy zone these days. Last month, she was seen in Chashme Baddoor and Shadow and the former film went on to become a big hit at the box office in Hindi. The summer seems to be getting better for her with plenty of work and not to forget new friendships. Taapsee is currently shooting for Vishnuvardhan’s upcoming film in Kullu-Manali. Ajith is playing the lead role in the film and it also stars Arya and Nayanthara, apart from Taapsee. She has been bonding quite well with Nayanthara, in particular. “Was a freezing cold day. N v ladies decided to go for a mountain biking ride in between shots (sic),” she posted on Twitter, referring to Nayanthara.

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Pushpaka Vimanam goes to Shanghai

Pushpaka Vimanam goes to Shanghai

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Kamal Haasan, Amala Akkineni starrer Pushpaka Vimanam has been chosen to be screened at the Panaroma section at the upcoming Shanghai International Film Festival. Directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the film had released in 1987 and it went on to become a classic. It was one of the rare silent films in contemporary Indian cinema [...]

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All eyes on Paisa

All eyes on Paisa

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

The audio of Nani, Catherine Tresa starrer Paisa will be launched later tonight at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad. Krishna Vamsi has directed the film and Ramesh Puppala has produced it. The film’s shooting was wrapped up last month and currently, the post-production is going on. It’s been a long time since Krishna Vamsi has tasted success [...]

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French honour for Kashyap

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be conferred with the French honour Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters for his efforts in the promotion of Indian cinema across the globe. India is the guest country at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival, which began Wednesday. French Culture Minister, Aurelie Filippetti will confer the Chevalier dans [...]

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Ishkq In Paris will recover money: Prem Raj

Ishkq In Paris will recover money: Prem Raj

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

The release of director Prem Raj’s Ishkq In Paris may have been delayed, but he is confident that the film will manage to recover the money. “It’s not an expensive film, so I feel we will not lose too much of money. It’s not an over-budget film and looking at the positive response, I am [...]

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Nargis Fakhri roped in for Main Tera Hero

Nargis Fakhri roped in for Main Tera Hero

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Rockstar actress Nargis Fakhri has bagged a “key” role in Varun Dhawan-starrer Main Tera Hero. The movie, produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, will be directed by Varun’s father David Dhawan. Actress Ileana D’Cruz, whose performance in Barfi! was widely appreciated, is already a part of the movie. “Ileana and Nargis are playing key roles in [...]

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I was close-minded about TV: Abhay Deol

I was close-minded about TV: Abhay Deol

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

He admits to having been closed to doing anything on TV, but never say no is the mantra for actor Abhay Deol, who carved a niche for himself with zara hatke roles in films like Dev D. He will now be seen on the small screen, which he says was completely unplanned. “I never thought [...]

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