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[16 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 210 views]

Aamir Khan was reportedly at loggerheads with Amitabh Bachchan thanks to criticism in his blog about Big B’s film Black and his acting in it. This was at the time when Aamir’s directorial debut Taare Zameen Par was about to be released. Much was later written in the media about each other’s comments to each other.
But then all mouths got shut when Amitabh Bachchan made an appearance at Aamir’s production Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na premiere at PVR Multiplex in Goregaon, Mumbai. He not only congratulated Aamir’s nephew Imran Khan …

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[8 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 208 views]

Aishwarya is really traveling and managing it all by herself. She’s one lady who has been in demand, before her marriage and even after that.
The lady has been traveling here and there to cope up with all her busy schedules.
She has been shooting in Peru for a Tamil movie with the superstar Rajnikant, and then an ad shoot in Paris – the fashion capital of the world. She then traveled to Mumbai for her beau’s movie premier ‘Drona’ and then back again to Kolkata for a fashion show.
Certainly this lady …

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[6 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 198 views]

My most reliable test of judging a fantasy film is whether I notice the person sitting in the next seat – if I do, that means the film wasn’t gripping enough for me to be totally absorbed in it.
That’s what a fantasy film should do – transport you into its imaginary world and haul you back only when the end credits roll – for that matter, any film should do that.
Drona didn’t pass the test.
That said, director Goldie Behl must be at least acknowledged for making the film – Drona …

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[23 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 161 views]

Strange things happen in showbiz. And you don’t know how to explain it.
How do you explain the fact that Abhishek Bachchan’s next three films all have titles beginning with the letter ‘D’ – Drona, followed by Dostana and Delhi 6.
How do you explain the fact that last month Madhavan was shooting for two films simultaneously both beginning with the number ’3′ – 3 Patti and 3 Idiots.
How do you rationalize the revival of interest in the supernatural? Eerie-fairies are flying around filmdom. The fur hadn’t even stopped flying over Phoonk …

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[18 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 163 views]

It is known news that Priyanka Chopra is playing the body guard of Abhishek Bachchan in ‘Drona’. But we have found that her role in the film is modelled completely on the Trinity character played by actress Carrie-Ann Moss in the super hit Matrix series films.
Sources reveal, “Priyanka Chopra’s character in the film is shown well versed in the ancient Sikh martial arts called Gatka. She even took special training in it to bring authenticity to her action sequences. Her role requires her to tap down Abhishek Bachchan in Europe …

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[16 Aug 2008 | No Comment | 2,438 views]

Finally, the first promo of Dostana produced under Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions and directed by Tarun Mansukhani was unveiled along with the prints of Bachna Ae Haseeno. Dostana starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol in the lead is all set for a November 14th release. The film also has a song featuring Shilpa Shetty dancing along John and Abhishek on the Miami beaches.
What makes the promo interesting is the only dialogue said in it by John standing next to Abhishek – ‘Hum Gay Hain!…Yeh Mera …

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[15 Aug 2008 | No Comment | 172 views]

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Abhishek Bachchan starrer, Drona, has been insured for a whopping Rs. 50 crore. This has made Drona the biggest insured film of Bollywood till date. Directed by Abhishek’s childhood buddy, Goldie Behl and produced under Goldie’s home banner Rose Movies, Drona stars Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and Kay Kay Menon.
The makers of the film have done the Rs. 50 crore insurance of their film with the state owned United India Insurance (UII). The reason for such high insurance amount, say Bollywood insiders is the mega budget involved in the making …

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[22 Nov 2004 | No Comment | 205 views]

Salman Khan is back in the news. For the wrong reasons, once again!
At a packed-to-capacity press conference at his plush bungalow in Juhu on April 1, Vivek Oberoi told the media persons that Salman Khan had threatened him in the early hours of March 30.
Vivek claimed that Salman called him 41 times that night and abused him in the choicest of expletives, accusing Vivek of having “physical relationships with Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukherji, Diya Mirza and Somy Ali,” Vivek revealed.
“At first, I decided to pacify things, but when his tone …

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[12 Mar 2004 | No Comment | 196 views]

Does Bollywood’s version of Picture Perfect work with the combination of Abhishek Bachchan in his second film and Keerti Reddy’s debut in Hindi?
A major hit worldwide, the songs Tera Jadoo (by Sonu Nigam and Chitra) and Qayamat Ho showcase entertaining visuals and exciting vocals.
Having all the mannerisms of pops, Abhishek gives hints of the big B’s style to a new generation of cinemagoers conceived as ‘Deewar’ was played to packed houses.
The plot line is basically a rip off from another blockbuster from Hollywood – Picture Perfect (the Jennifer Aniston vehicle). …

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[26 Feb 2003 | No Comment | 190 views]

When an actor of Anupam Kher’s experience and caliber decides to step behind the camera and wield the megaphone, expectations begin to soar.
Joining hands with a production giant like Vashu Bhagnani, big wig music director Anu Malik and lyricist Sameer, Anupam put together a formidable team coupled with an all star cast. Waheeda Rehman, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahima Chaudhary and Urmila Matondkar were signed up for the leading roles in this multi starrer family drama. The seasoned actor turned director was taking no chances and no short …