Hindi films have generally been an eclectic mix of movies which are based on one single emotion – that of love. Every movie, be it one concerning evil anarchists or fun loving friends, rich uncles or fathers with loads of money just waiting to be looted, life in general or politics, melodrama or sugar-coated stories, the archetype villain of Hindi films through out history, … [Read more...]
Firaaq – Nandita Das’ directorial debut
Nandita Das will soon have another reason to be proud. The reason - Her directorial debut, Firaaq. Firaaq is based on fictitious incidents based on the Gujarat riots of 2002. The film depicts the lives of various people, their relationships, emotions and actions after the gory aftermath. Nandita hopes that the film will spark dialogue on a broad variety of important issues … [Read more...]
Shahrukh Khan in a sequel to Mr. India?
The latest scoop, according to the grapevine, is that Mr. Shahrukh Khan might play the greatest villain in the history of hindi films. But which character will Shahrukh play? Not surprisingly, he is being considered for the role of Mogambo – The evil, laughing and treacherous villain of Shekhar Kapur’s early nineties blockbuster movie, Mr. India. Shekhar Kapur is … [Read more...]
3 Idiots – Fresh Aamir Khan Avatar
We already know the pains which Aamir Khan undertook for the shooting of Ghajini - he built a massive body through a hardcore health and diet regime and had to control all aspects of his personal life just for the movie role. Another thing was the striking buzz hair cut which had taken the nation by surprise - from shopkeepers to the trendy urban crowds of India - everyone was … [Read more...]
Another Roshan Biggie – Kites
Coming up next from the Roshan camp will be Kites starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori. The film will be produced by Rakesh Roshan, directed by Anurag Basu (of Life in a Metro fame) and the background score will be given by Rajesh Roshan. [ad#post] According to the grapevine, several other international figures were auditioned for the role such as Penelope Cruz and … [Read more...]