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  • Amole Gupte casts Saqib Saleem in Hawaa Hawaai

    Amole Gupte casts Saqib Saleem in Hawaa Hawaai

    Writer-director Amole Gupte had promised to make another ‘heartwarming’ film after his masterpiece Stanley Ka Dabba. The details of the movie, to be produced by Fox Star Studios, are finally out.

     

    Titled Hawaa Hawaai, the film is about ‘dreamers’, according to Gupte. The filmmaker has roped in Bombay Talkies actor Saqib Saleem in the lead. His son Partho Gupte, who won the National Film Award for his role as Stanley, will also be seen in the film.

     

    Hawaa Hawaai is the story of how a dream can be achieved. Gupte elaborates, “Dreamers possess the might to move mountains. This dream flight is the triumph of human spirit in the wake of adversity… rooted so deep in our ethos that the identification with the protagonists of the tale is instant. I have been so lucky to have netted two magical performers ably supported by an ensemble cast that is equally talented and exciting.”

     

    Hawaa Hawaai is set to release on 18 April 2014. And considering Gupte’s contribution to films such as Taare Zameen Par and Stanley Ka Dabba, this new offering from the director would be highly anticipated.

  • Salman Khan’s ‘Mental’ to be rechristened ‘Azaad’

    Salman Khan’s ‘Mental’ to be rechristened ‘Azaad’

    It’s quite normal for movies to be in the news over the change of star cast but the Dabangg star’s Mental is in the news over its title. According to sources Salman Khan’s Mental has received yet another title change and apparently it’s been rechristened as Azaad.

    The Khan brothers can’t seem to finalise a name for their next film. The film tentatively titled Mental was renamed as Jai Ho. However, the filmmakers have changed their mind again and Jai Ho will now be Azaad, but this name isn’t final either.

  • Madras Caf fails to rake in the moolah, collects Rs 18 crore

    Madras Caf fails to rake in the moolah, collects Rs 18 crore

    Madras Cafe, starring John Abraham directed by Shoojit Sircar of Vicky Donor fame, opened low on Friday but managed to do better on Saturday and Sunday, especially at select multiplexes in Metro cities. However, public response failed to match that of the critics thus the slide is inevitable on days to follow. The film has collected Rs 18 crore for the opening weekend.

     

    Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara, a story about underworld rivalry borne out of love for same girl, fails on all counts from casting to scripting. The film, which opened on 15 August holiday and took Rs 34.6 crore for the four day weekend, could add only little over Rs 14 crore for the other four days to close its first week with Rs 48.8 crore, the best figures coming from Bombay Circuit. The film is a sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010) but has failed to cash in on the success of the first installment.

     

    Chennai Express starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone sustains well with the advantage of a weak opposition in its second week. The film collects Rs 36.7 crore in its second week to take its two week tally to Rs 178.7 crore.

     

    B.A. Pass collects Rs 45 lakh in its third week and takes its three week total to Rs 7.05 crore.

     

    Ramaiya Vastavaiya adds Rs 10 lakh for the fifth week to take its five week total to Rs 26.07 crore.

     

    Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has added Rs 1.1 crore in its sixth week taking its six week tally to Rs 106.35 crore.

  • Madras Café fails to rake in the moolah, collects Rs 18 crore

    MUMBAI: Madras Café, starring John Abraham directed by Shoojit Sircar of Vicky Donor fame, opened low on Friday but managed to do better on Saturday and Sunday, especially at select multiplexes in Metro cities. However, public response failed to match that of the critics thus the slide is inevitable on days to follow. The film has collected Rs 18 crore for the opening weekend.


    Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara, a story about underworld rivalry borne out of love for same girl, fails on all counts from casting to scripting. The film, which opened on 15 August holiday and took Rs 34.6 crore for the four day weekend, could add only little over Rs 14 crore for the other four days to close its first week with Rs 48.8 crore, the best figures coming from Bombay Circuit. The film is a sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010) but has failed to cash in on the success of the first installment.


    Chennai Express starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone sustains well with the advantage of a weak opposition in its second week. The film collects Rs 36.7 crore in its second week to take its two week tally to Rs 178.7 crore.


    B.A. Pass collects Rs 45 lakh in its third week and takes its three week total to Rs 7.05 crore.


    Ramaiya Vastavaiya adds Rs 10 lakh for the fifth week to take its five week total to Rs 26.07 crore.


    Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has added Rs 1.1 crore in its sixth week taking its six week tally to Rs 106.35 crore.

  • ‘Tere Aane Se’ to be shot in Delhi in September

    ‘Tere Aane Se’ to be shot in Delhi in September

    The shooting for Tere Aane Se, a romantic love story, will soon begin in Delhi. Starring Purab Kohli, Gulshan Grover, Rati Agnihotri and Rituparna Sengupta, the movie will be directed by filmmaker Agnidev Chatterjee.

    Rahul Bose, cousin of filmmaker Anurag Basu, has penned the script and Palash Muchhal has composed music for the film. The film will go on floors in September and will be shot at locations like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi, Agra, Shimla, Manali, Nasik, Canada, etc.

    Says Agnidev Chatterjee: “We will start shooting the film from 9th September. We begin at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, and the next day at Jaipur. Then, we travel to Agra on the 11th. We shall also be shooting at various locations in Delhi on the 13th and 14th. Later, we travel to Manali for a four-day-shoot beginning on the 18th. On the 24th, we shoot at the Chail Palace and then come back to Delhi at end of the month, when we’ll be shooting at the Pataudi Palace till 6th October.”

    Speaking about the story of Tere Aane Se, Chatterjee adds, “The story is a very interesting one; its basically a love story. We have a great supporting cast and will be using real locations for the shoot. Nasik Jail will also be one of our shoot locations. Besides, we shall also be shooting in places like Mehrangarh Fort, Chail Palace and Pataudi Palace for the shoot. In Agra, we plan to shoot a rock song with the backdrop of the Taj Mahal.”

  • Salman Khan moves High Court seeking quashing of contempt case

    Salman Khan moves High Court seeking quashing of contempt case

    Actor Salman Khan has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking quashing of a complaint filed against him in a magistrate’s court which wants contempt action for posting court orders in cases against him on his website.

    Khan’s petition, in which he pleaded that he had created the website only to ensure that there was no incorrect reporting by the media, is expected to come up for hearing tomorrow before Justice KU Chandiwal.

    A magistrate at Bandra court in Mumbai had issued summons to the actor on 10 July this year following a complaint filed by activist Hemant Patil alleging contempt of court action against Salman for allegedly posting court proceedings on his website – www.salmankhanfiles.com.

    The complaint alleged that Khan was embroiled in legal cases including the 2002 hit-and-run case involving him and said that by posting court matters on the website, the actor had committed contempt of court as the matters were subjudice.

    Khan, however, pleaded in his petition that he had created a website only to ensure that there was no incorrect reporting by the media and that the website gave factual information about his cases and nothing beyond that. He further said that no contempt had been committed by him.

  • Salman Khan turns 25 in Bollywood

    Salman Khan turns 25 in Bollywood

    Salman Khan is one of India’s most influential and bankable stars, and on Thursday this big screen icon completed his silver jubilee in the Hindi film industry.

    Salman Khan’s first film was a family drama that released on 22 August, 1988. The film, Biwi Ho Toh Aisi also starred Rekha and Farooq Shaikh with Salman in a supporting role as Shaikh’s younger brother. Although the film didn’t do well commercially, it was the stepping stone for Salman to make his mark on the silver screen as its reigning blockbuster king.

    Just a year later, Salman starred in Maine Pyar Kiya as the lead actor and the Indian audience took notice of his charisma and star power. In the years to come Salman has acted in some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters and critically acclaimed films. For his work in these films he has been nominated and won many prestigious awards for excellence in Indian cinema, including Film Fare Awards and Screen Awards.

    In addition to his success with movies, Salman Khan is also known for his high profile romantic relationships, most notably with Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. He is also heavy into philanthropy taking part in various charitable organisations, as well as starting his own – Being Human. Being Human is a charity that sells T-shirts and uses the proceeds to help under privileged children.

  • Strings return to Bollywood with the song Charon taraf for John Day

    Strings return to Bollywood with the song Charon taraf for John Day

    The makers of John Day have unveiled the first song from this film, which stars Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda in the lead.

     

    Charon taraf is an intense song which is about human emotions like – loneliness, grief, loss and rage and will surely touch the heart! After a long time, here’s a video which is in sync with the song and is a pure visual delight.

     

    Especially the scene where Naseeruddin literally runs to save his life, one can feel the desperation. After lending music in films like Shootout At Lokhandwala and My Name Is Khan, Strings return to Bollywood with a bang with their latest offering.

     

    Speaking about the emotions in the song, veteran actor Naseeruddin and Randeep have hit the bulls’ eye. The Hindi-pop band has nailed it with this track and this is one track that shouldn’t be missed.

  • Strings return to Bollywood with the song Charon taraf for John Day

    MUMBAI: The makers of John Day have unveiled the first song from this film, which stars Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda in the lead.

    Charon taraf is an intense song which is about human emotions like – loneliness, grief, loss and rage and will surely touch the heart! After a long time, here‘s a video which is in sync with the song and is a pure visual delight.






    Especially the scene where Naseeruddin literally runs to save his life, one can feel the desperation. After lending music in films like Shootout At Lokhandwala and My Name Is Khan, Strings return to Bollywood with a bang with their latest offering.


    Speaking about the emotions in the song, veteran actor Naseeruddin and Randeep have hit the bulls‘ eye. The Hindi-pop band has nailed it with this track and this is one track that shouldn‘t be missed.

  • ‘John Abraham reacts strongly to ban of Madras Cafe in Chennai

    ‘John Abraham reacts strongly to ban of Madras Cafe in Chennai

    NEW DELHI: Actor John Abraham has reacted strongly to the ban in Chennai of his film ‘Madras Café’, which released today with a U/A Certificate.

     

    He said in a statement, “Madras Café is a credible film made with a lot of heart and gives audiences something novel to be entertained about, vouching and encouraging cinema.”

     

    He therefore added, “I would like to urge all of Chennai to support Madras Café as a film and release it as it is.”

     

    Viacom Motion Pictures, JA Entertainment and Rising Sun Films’ political thriller Madras Cafereceived a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification – minus cuts.

     

    Director Shoojit Sircar said he was “happy that the censor board had passed the film without any cuts giving it a U/A certificate.”

     

    He added, “This is a very special film for us and I am glad the audiences will get to experience this political thriller.”

     

    Starring John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Rashi Khanna, Leena Maria and ad gurus Agnello Dias and Piyush Pandey, Madras Cafe set with the backdrop of an inter-country relation, revolves around John Abraham, an intelligence officer uncovering the workings of secret operations.

     

    It has been presented by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and JA Entertainment and produced by Rising Sun Films and JA Entertainment.

     

    Abraham had specially worked to get a lean look for this film to suit his role.