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Soha Ali Khan is preparing for her role in the upcoming film Chhorii 2, where she portrays a “slightly negative and mean” character. In an interview, she discussed how her daughter, Inaaya, reacted to this role. Soha humorously noted that both her husband, Kunal Kemmu, and Inaya were not surprised given her disciplinarian nature at home.

Talking about her daughter, Soha shared that six-year-old Inaaya now has a sense of self and is old enough for Soha to pursue her personal ambitions. Soha emphasized the importance of balancing her professional and personal life, mentioning that Inaya understands and supports her mother’s career aspirations. She believes that her pursuit of personal dreams and earning her own income will ultimately inspire and support Inaya in achieving her dreams as well.

Soha and Kunal married in 2015, and after a brief break, she resumed her acting career with films like 31st October and...

Mumbai, May 27 (Ians) The trailer of Santosh Sivan’s upcoming thriller drama ‘Mumbaikar’ was unveiled on Saturday. The film stars Vikrant Massey, ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi, Hridhu Haroon, Ranvir Shorey, Tanya Maniktala and Sanjay Mishra.

In the trailer, one can see Sethupathi mouthing the dialogue ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ as he plays the role of a kidnapper, who mistakenly kidnaps the son of Ranvir Shorey’s character.

Sharing his memories of the city of Mumbai, Vijay Sethupathi said: “2019 was the first time I came to Mumbai. The city for me is one where everyone is welcomed. I heard a quote once where it said that if you come in hungry to the city, the city will never let you sleep hungry, you’ll find some work here. That quality that exists to the city also exists for its people. For Everyone in Mumbai and coming to Mumbai, it’s truly Mumbai Meri Jaan.

After receiving several recognition and honours at the film festival circuit throughout the globe, Marathi film ‘Godavari’ starring ‘Sacred Games’ fame actor Jitendra Joshi, is headed to theatrical release on November 11.

Jitendra took to his social media to announce the release date and pay tribute to his friend, the late filmmaker, Nishikant Kamat on his second death anniversary.

Jitendra said in his heartfelt tribute” “When a friend leaves us, we are left with nothing but their thoughts. It’s been two years since you left Nishikant. Ever since you left, there has been a strange uneasiness. In an attempt to find you again, I found Godavari and Nishikant in it.”

Nishikant, who made films like ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’, ‘Drishyam’ (Hindi) and ‘Dombivli Fast’, died at the age of 50 due to liver cirrhosis.

Jitendra further mentioned in the video” “You had great love for the medium of cinema and you always...

Mumbai, Aug 17 (Ians) Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat passed away in a Hyderabad hospital on Monday. He was 50. Kamat was battling liver cirrhosis for the past two years.

On Monday evening, a statement issued by Hyderabad's Aig hospital, where the filmmaker was admitted, confirmed the news.

The statement reads: "Mr Nishikant Kamat was admitted to Aig Hospitals on 31st July, 2020 with complains of fever and excessive fatigue. It was diagnosed that he was suffering from liver cirrhosis for the past two years. Initially, we started antibiotics and supportive medications upon which Mr Kamat showed improvement, but his condition soon deteriorated with progressive liver dysfunction and drowsiness. He was immediately shifted to the ICU, where his general condition gradually declined. Since yesterday, he developed respiratory failure and hypotension. Despite maximum efforts from hepatologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists and intensivists, his condition deteriorated eventually leading to multiple organ failure. Today, from afternoon onwards his vital parameters...

Madaari, the thriller directed by Nishikant Kamat which opens on 10 June will feature Irrfan Khan as a vigilante seeking non-legal redress for a flyover that comes crashing down in a busy part of Mumbai. For the first time director Nishikant Kamat admits that the film is based on the ghastly collapse of an under-construction metro bridge in Andheri Mumbai on September 4, 2012. But Kamat says the real-life accident is the triggering point for the plot. "The incident is just a backdrop. My film is plotted around the repercussions of this incident." The director doesn't deny the real-life parallel. "Madaari is about an under-construction metro bridge which fell a couple of years back in Andheri, Mumbai. But if you recollect my 2008 film Mumbai Meri Jaan, it also was based on the backdrop of a tragic catastrophe, namely the Mumbai train bombings on July 11, 2006. But the film was about human emotions. As usual...

If you haven’t yet seen it yet, the wait is finally over. The official theatrical trailer of Bollywood actor John Abraham’s forthcoming film Rocky Handsome is out and has gripped the audience with its bone-crunching stunts.

An action thriller, Rocky Handsome is co-produced by John Abraham, under his home banner John Abraham Entertainment, along with producer Sunir Khetrapal under Azure Entertainment.

Directed by Nishikant Kamat, whose previous directorial films have included Drishyam, Force and Mumbai Meri Jaan; Rocky Handsome stars John Abrahamand Shruti Haasan in lead roles and is distributed by Reliance Entertainment.

Watch the official trailer for Rocky Handsome here:

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Not much has been changed in the Hindi remake of the Malayalam-Tamil-Kannada blockbuster Drishyam. Says director Nishikant Kamat, "I've retained a lot of the original. The biggest re-tweaking we did was in the playing time. While the original film is 3 hours long I've cut down Drishyam to just over 2 1/2 hours. The seaside location of the original is in Drishyam, though I've relocated the drama to Goa."

There are embellishments in the Hindi version of Drishyam. Says Nishikant, "I've also added things to the plot that were not there in the original. There is that whole sequence of Ajay Devgn in the Atm booth where he makes sure the CCTV captures him. Tabu's interval point entry was not there in the original."

The director is all praise for his actors. "Ajay was willing to completely surrender to play the middleclass family man. Not once did he demand a fight or stunt just to appease his fans.

Filmmakers are no longer willing to abide by the multiplex schedules of no more than 2 hours of playing-time for each screen. It's known as the samosa-and-popcorn time scheme, as a longish interval is inserted into the 2-hour feature for the cafeteria at the multiplexes to flourish. The two July blockbusters Baahubali and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, each with a playing-time of nearly 3 hours, have changed the rules. Now, a third July film Drishyam will surpass the 2-hour time-limit. Producers Viacom 18 and director Nishikant Kamat are determined to keep intact the 2 hour 39 minute length of the eagerly-awaited thriller Drishyam, although by multiplex yardsticks, it is considered unfashionable for a film's running-time to go beyond two hours. "But, I am fighting to retain every minute of my edited footage, because I feel every film has its own rhythm. We cannot hurry it. Drishyam is not a routine thriller. It's a gripping story. But the...

The trailer of Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer Drishyam has just been unleashed and here is one word to describe the entire feel of the film - Gripping! The well cut first trailer has already impressed us and it seems Drishyam will be a profitable venture for all. Well, there are reasons enough that prove Ajay Devgn truly has a winner in hands with Drishyam. Take a look:

Ajay Devgn as 'common man':After displaying his snazzy and stylish side in last few flicks, Ajay steps slips into the character of 'common man'. He plays an 'aam siddha saadha aadmi', a 4th grade dropout cable operator, who leads a happy life with his family until struck by some unforeseen events. It's a refreshing change to see Ajay as common man on-screen and the audience would well connect with him.

Ajay Devgn and Tabu collaborate after 16 years however not as romantic lead: After 16 years,...

Tamil-Bollywood star-actor R Madhavan who turned 44 on Monday invited all his heroines to a birthday bash at Royalty, a posh club in Mumbai, for what Maddy described as a "grand reunion scene straight out of Mera Naam Joker". "It was an occasion I wanted to celebrate. I not only completed 44 years on this earth. But I also completed 15 years in this film industry which is my universe. I've done some really satisfying work with some terrific directors and some of the most beautiful women on this earth that I've met since my wife," chuckled Maddy as he prepares for what he calls the second innings. "The success of Tanu Weds Manu Returns has rejuvenated me. I feel like I did when I worked with Mani Ratnam in my first film Alai Payuthe." Maddy's main mentor Mani could not attend the birthday celebrations. "He was in Chennai and unable to fly down to Mumbai.

We happened to catch the trailer of Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran starrer Drishyam and were very impressed by it.

A good trailer is one which makes you want to watch the film and Drishyam's trailer does exactly that. Ajay Devgn plays a 'normal seedha saada aadmi' with a wife and two daughters. He's accused of abducting Tabu's (who's playing a cop) son. The well cut trailer teases you to get to the bottom of the mystery. And it's a joy to see 'Ruk Ruk Ruk' pair Ajay Devgn and Tabu back!

A remake of the Malayalam film of the same name, Drishyam also stars Shriya Saran. It's directed by Nishikant Kamat (Mumbai Meri Jaan, 404 Error Not Found and Force) and is scheduled to release on 31st July 2015. The trailer of the film will be out on 4th June.

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam trailer will be attached with this Friday's release, Dil Dhadakne Do.

A close hand revealed, "The trailer of the film will be out on Thursday 4th June and will be attached with Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do."

A remake of the Malayalam film of the same name, Drishyam also stars Tabu and Shriya Saran. It's directed by Nishikant Kamat (Mumbai Meri Jaan, 404 Error Not Found and Force) and is scheduled to release on 31st July 2015. The trailer of the film will be out on 4th June.

After having delivered a resonating performance in his last film Haider, the maverick actor Irrfan Khan is back in the news. This time round, it's for a film titled Madaari, which he has signed up for none other than director Nishikant Kamat. This film is supposed to be a hard-hitting social thriller which has a strong emotional connect. Readers may recall that this is the second time when Irrfan is working with Nishikant, the first time being the cult film Mumbai Meri Jaan. Speaking about the film, Irrfan Khan said that he developed a deep bond with Nishikant when they were shooting for Mumbai Meri Jaan, and that he had been eager to work with him again since then. That's why when Madaari was offered to him, he instantly agreed. On the other hand, Nishikant said that, after Mumbai Meri Jaan, we had to wait for the right script to work with each other again.

John has no leading lady in his next project Rocky Handsome. But it's not because his characters loves only himself. Informs Nishikant, "Apart from John there is one other pivotal character, a male associate to John's character. And they share very close bonding. But no leading lady, not even for the songs. I will have three songs in the film. But they'd all be in background." Not that Nishikant is uncomfortable with songs. "I didn't have lip-sync songs in any of my earlier films until recently in my Marathi film Lai Bhaari which Riteish Deshmukh has produced. He also plays the lead. Though it's not a comedy it's a much lighter film than my earlier films Mumbai Meri Jaan, Force or my first film Dombivali Fast which was in Marathi." Kamat feels the glamour, songs and cast including the female lead must not be dictated by the box office. "I do understand numbers.

If the very talented Irrfan Khan is no longer voluntarily unemployed, he has John Abraham to thank for it. John was supposed to start his next film Rocky Handsome with director Nishikant Kamat this month. However the dates for Kamat's film clashed with Anees Bazmee's Welcome Back. Nishikant has quickly started another film starring Irrfan Khan about a common man's fight against corruption The film is said to be inspired by Arvind Kejriwal's aam aadmi movement. Says director Nishikant Kamat, "When John was unable to shoot with me, I was at a loose end. Suddenly everything fell into place. I had this script for two years that I wanted to make with Irrfan in the lead. And look at the coincidence! Irrfan had his dates diary empty. He was on the look-out for a film that would interest him. I guess this project was destined to happen." The untitled...

Irrfan Khan, who turned 47 on January 7, is all set to conquer new peaks in 2014. This year, the incredibly adventurous actor is all set to start new films with super- directors Nishikant Kamath, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sujoy Ghosh and Shoojit Sircar. Most exciting of all is the Shoojit Sircar's film which brings Irrfan face-to-face with Big B for the first time. Says Irrfan "Can you believe it, during all these years in the film industry, I've never worked with Bachchan Saab or with Naseer Saab! Lekin script bhi toh honi chahiye! The screenplay has to justify our coming together. Finally I am working with Bachchan Saab in Shoojit's film." At the moment Irrfan is shooting for a film with the Mumbai Meri Jaan director Nishikant Kamath. Says Irrfan cryptically, "It's a project which we've been mulling over for some time. It's a political thriller about corruption and moral accountability, very topical very relevant to our times.

Life of Pi. Paan Singh Tomar. The Namesake. Maqbool. From Hollywood to Bollywood, Irrfan Khan has grown from strength to strength. Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Irrfan made his critically acclaimed debut in Bollywood as a main lead actor in 2005 with Rog. Before this, he acted in numerous TV soaps such as Sparsh and Bharat Ek Khoj. Gaining a scholarship at National School of Drama in 1984, Irrfan’s destiny was set for acting. Having achieved three Filmfare awards and a National Film Award, Irrfan has also been awarded the Padma Shri- the fourth highest civilian award in India.

Irrfan Khan will be attending the London Indian Film Festival and will be speaking about his life and his work with director Asif Kapadia on the 20th of July at the BFI, Southbank.

Here, we explore Irrfan’s acting career with a special focus on our three favourite films from Bollywood and Hollywood.

Amit Kumar’s Monsoon Shootout will have its UK premiere as the opening night film of the 4th annual London Indian Film Festival (July 18-25).

Closing the festival will be the UK premiere of Bombay Talkies, which comprises four stories by directors Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap. The film explores 100 years of Indian cinema and features independent and Bollywood stars.

Other UK premieres at Liff include Pune 25, BA Pass, Oonga, Mapa, Life is Good and The Bright Day, Shahid, Tasher Desh (The Land of Cards) and Josh (Against the Grain).

Gyan Correa’s The Good Road will receive its international premiere and Pawan Kumar’s Lucia – Kammada cinema’s first crowd-funding film - will have its world premiere at Liff.

For the first time, the festival will go on tour to Bradford and Glasgow.

The centrepiece ‘In conversation’ event will take place at London’s BFI Southabnk on July 20 with actor Irrfan Khan talking...

Amit Kumar's trigger happy Monsoon Shootout will be the red carpet UK Premiere opening night film of the Fourth annual London Indian Film Festival (July 18-25), Together with O2. This film is a version of Sliding Doors meets a hyper-real cop thriller, which will have you on the edge of your seats. Closing the festival will be a special UK premiere of favourite Bombay Talkies with four magical stories by acclaimed directors Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap exploring 100 years of Indian cinema, studded with top independent and Bollywood stars. Both films had a triumphant reception at the recent Cannes Film Festival and special guests are expected to both screenings.

Now Europe's largest platform for Indian cinema, the London Indian Film Festival returns to the Capital, celebrating the exploding movement of Indian Independent cinema and bringing to UK audiences a rare selection of cutting-edge films from...

We are proud to announce that once again we will be partners for the fabulous London Indian Film Festival, the festival that celebrates Indian films in all its forms. Now Europe’s largest platform for Indian cinema, the London Indian Film Festival returns to the Capital, celebrating the exploding movement of Indian Independent cinema and bringing to UK audiences a rare selection of cutting-edge films from some of India’s hottest independent talents. Going way beyond Bollywood, the festival presents a kaleidoscope of new films that challenge, shock, generate debate and present a more realistic view of India and the subcontinent today, in all its diversity. For the first time, the festival is going on tour to Bradford and Glasgow. Running from the 18th to the 25th of July, you will get to see some fabulous films, take part in a cool masterclass and more!

Cary Rajinder Sawhney, Festival Director comments,...

Mumbai, April 4: Actress Soha Ali Khan might be 8 years old in Bollywood, however, the beautiful lady has done only 20 films till date. She says she does not feel any kind of pressure to be constantly visible on the big screen. In the year 2004, the actress debuted in Bollywood with the movie “Dil Maange More”. The 34 years old did some good films like “Rang De Basanti”, “Khoya Khoya Chand”, “Mumbai Meri Jaan” etc.

Soha says she knows that the film industry is very competitive and it is required for a star to work constantly and to be seen onscreen. Soha added she believes in doing quality films to last for a long time in.

Mumbai, Feb 26: Soha Ali Khan, who returns to the small screen to anchor the fifth season of "Spell Bee - India Spells" on Discovery channel, says work is about enjoyment and not about mediums.

She had earlier hosted Star Plus show "Khelo Jeeto Jiyo" and recently did "What Not To Wear" with designer Aki Narula for TLC.

The 34-year-old, who has been part of films like "Rang De Basanti", "Khoya Khoya Chand" and "Mumbai Meri Jaan", works without worrying about the medium because she "enjoys such things".

"I had fun when we did 'What Not to Wear' and this time when I was told it is a special programme for kids based on.

Actor Kay Kay says the current obsession of filmmakers with marketing is very funny, but very sad also..You are only interested in marketing. You are not making cinema but gathering star surnames, making a project and that we.ll think about the story and other things later,. he told reporters on the sideline of an event.He feels filmmakers. dependency on item numbers is unfair..They (filmmakers) proudly say that the item number made my film a hit. Then why did you make the film? You should have made an item number, or a music video separately. So these things are very funny, but very sad also,. he said.Kay Kay lauds Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Naseeruddin Shah as true actors and says it.s sad that they are not given star status..In terms of percentage, out of 100 only five percent are actors, rest 95 percent are fake.

R. Madhavan, who is known for his power packed performances in films like Rang De Basanti, Mumbai Meri Jaan, 3 Idiots and Tanu Weds Manu was denied entry at Iffi, the biggest film festival in India, as he did not have an entry pass. Madhavan's 3 Idiots co-star Omi Vaidya's documentary Big In Bollywood was screened at Iffi, and Vaidya was to be felicitated. Madhavan, who is currently in Goa shooting for his upcoming film Jodi Breakers also starring Omi and Bipasha Basu, decided to attend the felicitation as he too features in the documentary. He informed Omi that he was on his way to the event. Omi even announced that Madhavan too would be felicitated. But Madhavan did not turn up as the security guards did not recognize him and denied him entry at the gate for not having a pass. Eye witnesses said that the actor waited at the gate for two minutes,...

R. Madhavan, who is known for his power packed performances in films like Rang De Basanti, Mumbai Meri Jaan, 3 Idiots and Tanu Weds Manu was denied entry at Iffi, the biggest film festival in India, as he did not have an entry pass. Madhavan's 3 Idiots co-star Omi Vaidya's documentary Big In Bollywood was screened at Iffi, and Vaidya was to be felicitated. Madhavan, who is currently in Goa shooting for his upcoming film Jodi Breakers also starring Omi and Bipasha Basu, decided to attend the felicitation as he too features in the documentary. He informed Omi that he was on his way to the event. Omi even announced that Madhavan too would be felicitated. But Madhavan did not turn up as the security guards did not recognize him and denied him entry at the gate for not having a pass. Eye witnesses said that the actor waited at the gate for two minutes,...

After the success of the 12th Mumbai Film Festival, the 13th Mumbai Film Festival, a Reliance Entertainment initiative and organized by Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami) will be held in Mumbai from the 13th to the 20th of October 2011. This year's festival boasts of a lineup of cinematic masterpieces and an esteemed panel of jurors. The jury members for the international competition section include Academy Award nominee director- Hugh Hudson (Jury President, International competition), Roger Spottiswoode (director of James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies and the Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer The 6th Day), acclaimed Polish director-Jerzy Skolimowski and young Korean director- Na Hong-Jin who received numerous awards and acclaim for his films The Chaser and The Yellow Sea. Being held across multiple venues in the city, the main hub for the festival will be Cinemax Versova and other venues include Cinemax Sion and Metro Big Cinemas, the festival aims...

After the success of the 12th Mumbai Film Festival, the 13th Mumbai Film Festival, a Reliance Entertainment initiative and organized by Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami) will be held in Mumbai from the 13th to the 20th of October 2011. This year's festival boasts of a lineup of cinematic masterpieces and an esteemed panel of jurors. The jury members for the international competition section include Academy Award nominee director- Hugh Hudson (Jury President, International competition), Roger Spottiswoode (director of James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies and the Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer The 6th Day), acclaimed Polish director-Jerzy Skolimowski and young Korean director- Na Hong-Jin who received numerous awards and acclaim for his films The Chaser and The Yellow Sea. Being held across multiple venues in the city, the main hub for the festival will be Cinemax Versova and other venues include Cinemax Sion and Metro Big Cinemas, the festival aims...

The season of remakes continues with Force which stars John Abraham and Genelia D’Souza in lead roles. The film’s a remake of Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha starring Surya (Rakht Charitra) and Joytika (Doli Sajake Rakhna) which was also remade in Telugu as Gharsana. While the Tamil and Telugu versions were directed by Gautum Menon, the Hindi remake is being directed by Nishikanth Kamath (Mumbai Meri Jaan). One thing that remains the same is that Harris Jayaraj (Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein) who has composed for original and the Telugu remake, has also composed and produced the music of Force. Meanwhile, Javed Akhtar has penned the lyrics.

The album is made up of 5 tracks, one of which is a bonus track composed by Lalit Sen seemingly unrelated to the movie. Surprisingly, no remixes. It features the vocal talents of Shreya Ghosal (‘Bahara’ – I Hate Luv Storys), K.K (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan...

Fox Star Studios is releasing Force starring John Abraham and Genelia D’Souza on September 30. The film is directed by Nishikant Kamath, whose previous directorial ventures have included Dombivali Fast and Mumbai Meri Jaan. The film is an action love story of a renegade cop who believes that the only way to eradicate crime is to give criminals the bullet – not handcuffs.

Check out the first look poster, along with a few more promotional shots of the film!

First Look: Force! is a post from: BollySpice...

He has directed critically acclaimed films like Dombivali Fast and Mumbai Meri Jaan. But now, he's all set to don the actor's hat. We are talking about filmmaker Nishikant Kamat, who's all set to star in psychological thriller 404. Says Nishikant, "It was a good experience. I had fun. It was a good break from direction and going back to acting. I had acted long back in a small film in 2003. Prawaal Raman had seen it and wanted me to act. He narrated me the script and told me ab Read More...

He has directed critically acclaimed films like Dombivali Fast and Mumbai Meri Jaan. But now, he's all set to don the actor's hat. We are talking about filmmaker Nishikant Kamat, who's all set to star in psychological thriller 404. Says Nishikant, "It was a good experience. I had fun. It was a good break from direction and going back to acting. I had acted long back in a small film in 2003. Prawaal Raman had seen it and wanted me to act. He narrated me the script and told me ab...

Bollywood stars often complain of intrusive questions from the media and controversies created by their reporting. But actresses Divya Dutta and Shahana Goswami say their respect for mediapersons has grown manifold after playing journalists on screen. Divya and Shahana are playing journalists in the forthcoming movies 'Monica' and 'Game' respectively. 'Playing a journalist in 'Monica' helped me see a very interesting facet of being a political journalist wherein you get to enter the corridors of the political setup of the country and ask about anything! It made me realise what a powerful zone the mediapersons are in,' Divya told Ians on phone from Mumbai. 'I've always looked up to women journalists like Barkha Dutt, who are strong and intelligent. But I respect them even more now,' added Divya, whose character in the film is extremely ambitious and bold. Shahana, who is essaying a crime reporter in Abhinay Deo's thriller 'Game',...

Despite a recent accident where John Abraham fell on a heap of stones and an injury scare that followed; his Force is well on track. In fact, the film's producer Vipul Shah states that there won't be any change in the shooting schedule despite Force being marred with mishaps at regular intervals ever since it was launched late last year. "Yes, John did meet with an accident but that shouldn't hamper the progress of Force. We are going ahead with full force. Pun intended", laughs Shah when questioned if he was now having any nervous bouts due to the recent incident. Of course Vipul was nervous early on when the incident actually took place a few days back when John had to perform a stunt scene on two moving trains. However, since a major portion of the film has already been shot and Force is well marching towards completion, Vipul...

Almost eleven years back in the summer of Mumbai, me and a couple of friends meandered through a few shabby lanes in search for a ‘home’. We were all new to ‘Bombay’, graduates from ‘Calcutta’ looking for something in our lives. I did manage to scrape through to Pune, months later, which in those days used to remain a bit laid-back as compared to Bombay and more to my liking. But Bombay didn’t spare me. My girlfriend then was in Bombay and so I visited the city alternate weeks – from Vile Parle to Dadar, from Cst to Santa Cruz, to my friends in Borivli and my cousin at Anushaktinagar. Why so much of a personal gibberish? Cause the film which re-winded my memories is indeed personal – for me, and for many migrants like me who wanted to cope with her – Mumbai to all and Bombay to few including me.

Recently, Asin announced loud and clear that she wasn't doing the Hindi remake of Kakka Kakka. One always wondered what went wrong though, considering the fact that when producer Vipul Shah announced this film with John in the lead and Nishikant Kamat (of Mumbai Meri Jaan) as a director, Asin's name had made it to the top of the list as the preferred choice for the leading lady. Since the experienced actress from down South had already worked with Vipul in the past (London Dreams)...

He's come a long way from his big screen debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil blockbuster Alaipayuthey, which was remade with Vivek Oberoi in the same role as Saathiya back in 2000 by Shaad Ali. But R. Madhavan, Maddy for short, has proved his mettle time and again, and with Guru, the well-deserved recognition he had been aiming for started to finally come in.

Although Madhavan hasn't been seen in Hindi as much as he has in the South, the actor has been commended for his acting in Rang De Basanti, Mumbai Meri Jaan, 13B and 3 Idiots. Beyond the big screen, he features in mobile games launched by Paradox Studios Limited, is an active member of PETA and other social causes, and has dabbled his hand at hosting game shows too. Phew! With an active schedule like this, the actor has felt he was missing on crucial time with his family,...

September 1, 2010: The casting of the leading lady opposite John Abraham in the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster ‘Kaakha Kaakha’ had producer Vipul Shah, director Nishikant (‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’) Kamat and leading man John Abraham climbing collectively up the nearest wall.

First it was Asin who had been signed. But then she chose to give away her dates to the Salman Khan starrer ‘Ready’ directed by Anees Bazmi.

Desperate for a heroine, Vipul Shah’s spirits soared when his ‘London Dreams’ heroine Katrina Kaif was suddenly with free.

Download image as wallpaper It's a common adage that 'The only thing that's constant is Change'. One has seen many a Bollywood star getting replaced in films and also brand endorsements, for many varied reasons. The latest in this category is that of Genelia D'Souza replacing Asin in the Hindi remake of the mega hit Tamil film Kakha Kakha. It will now be Genelia and not Asin, who will be seen romancing the hunky John Abraham. For starters, the original Tamil film Kakha Kakha was directed by Gautham Menon and had starred two of Tamil Nadu's heartthrobs Surya and Jyothika. While Vipul Shah wanted to make the film in Hindi, it was Nishikant Kamath (who had directed Mumbai Meri Jaan) who was chosen as the director. While the rest of the details of the cast are still being worked upon, one wonders as to what could be the reason behind...

It's a common adage that 'The only thing that's constant is Change'. One has seen many a Bollywood star getting replaced in films and also brand endorsements, for many varied reasons. The latest in this category is that of Genelia D'Souza replacing Asin in the Hindi remake of the mega hit Tamil film Kakha Kakha. It will now be Genelia and not Asin, who will be seen romancing the hunky John Abraham. For starters, the original Tamil film Kakha Kakha was directed by Gautham Menon and had starred two of Tamil Nadu's heartthrobs Surya and Jyothika. While Vipul Shah wanted to make the film in Hindi, it was Nishikant Kamath (who had directed Mumbai Meri Jaan) who was chosen as the director. While the rest of the details of the cast are still being worked upon, one wonders as to what could be the reason behind the sudden replacement of Asin from the film.

Now this one has truly turned out to be a huge surprise. Known for his intense acts during last one decade, courtesy his roles in films like Black Friday, Gulaal, Shaurya, Strangers, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Life In A Metro, Corporate and Sarkar to name a few, Kay Kay Menon hasn't really let himself loose in front of the camera. Ok, so there has been an occasional Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd, where he has worn his comic avtar. However, box office non-performance of films like Aagey Se Rig...

Making A-list actors follow their every instruction is clearly not enough for Bollywood directors — they want a share of the acting pie, too. This year, four directors will get a taste of their own medicine — getting the dialogues and expressions right et al — as they make their appearance on the big screen. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will star in Onir’s film I am Abhimanyu and Sudhir Mishra’s Tera Kya Hoga Johnny. Anurag Basu, currently busy promoting Kites plays the lead in Onir’s I am Afia. Mumbai Meri Jaan director Nishikant Kamat plays the lead in ...

All of you, who wondered where John Abraham had disappeared, will be in for some real good news. The hot Dostana hunk, who has a body to die for, is getting an even shapelier body for himself. If you're drooling already, then, we feel that it's time for some clarity. This Greek God of Bollywood is all set to do a film to be produced by Vipul Shah. The film is an adaptation of a Tamil film called Kaakha Kaakha in Hindi. While the original (Tamil) film had the south superstar Surya alongside Jyothika, it will be Asin who will be doing the honours in the Hindi remake. This film will be directed by Mumbai Meri Jaan director Nishikant Kamat. John, who plays a tough officer of a special squad, is getting in shape for the role. So, don't be surprised, but just be ready to swoon every time he comes on the screen.

All of you, who wondered where John Abraham had disappeared, will be in for some real good news. The hot Dostana hunk, who has a body to die for, is getting an even shapelier body for himself. If you're drooling already, then, we feel that it's time for some clarity. This Greek God of Bollywood is all set to do a film to be produced by Vipul Shah. The film is an adaptation of a Tamil film called Kaakha Kaakha in Hindi. While the original (Tamil) film had the south superstar Surya alongside Jyothika, it will be Asin who will be doing the honours in the Hindi remake. This film will be directed by Mumbai Meri Jaan director Nishikant Kamat. John, who plays a tough officer of a special squad, is getting in shape for the role. So, don't be surprised, but just be ready to swoon every time he comes on the screen.

John Abraham is preparing to “bulk” up to play a tough cop in Vipul Shah’s next. John Abraham has reportedly been finalised for Vipul Shah’s remake of the Surya-Jyothika Tamil superhit Kaakha Kaakha. Nishikant Kamath, maker of films such as Dombivili Fast and Mumbai Meri Jaan, will call the shots on the John-Asin starrer. While Abraham was unavailable for comment, his friend confirmed the news. “Yes, John has given his nod to the project. Vipul and Nishikant plan to start the film in May. John has started preparing for the role of a cop who is a part of the special ...

John Abraham has reportedly been finalised for Vipul Shah’s Hindi remake of the Surya-Jyothika’s Tamil superhit film, Kaakha Kaakha. However, the original director, Gautham Menon, has opted out and Nishikant Kamath, who made the much-acclaimed Marathi film, Dombivili Fast and Mumbai Meri Jaan, will call the shots on the John-Asin starrer. While Abraham was unavailable for comment, his friend confirmed the news saying, “Yes, John has given his nod to the project but the paperwork needs to be completed. Vipul and Nishikant are planning to start the film in May. John has already started preparing for the role ...

John Abraham is fast on the way to becoming a method actor a la Aamir Khan and now believes in getting into the skin of every character he plays before he starts shooting. The actor who is just back from a short holiday in Australia.s Gold Coast with girlfriend Bipasha Basu, will soon be flying to the Us for a brief combat training session to prepare himself for Nishikant Kamat.s (of Mumbai Meri Jaan fame) next untitled film. .This is the way I.d like to work . prepare hard for a film, give it my best shot, then take a long break to unwind and start all over again,. says the actor, who has been missing in action, post his last film, New York.Ask him why he has been taking on less work and John replies that he is in no rush. .I think this is the...

Feb 4, 2010: ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’s director, Nishikanth Kamat, has taken up the lead role in ‘Room No 404’, directed by Prawaal Raman. This is because he wants to take some time out from scripting and the pre-production work of his next directorial venture, starring John Abraham. His role in the film is that of a young college professor suffering from bipolar disorder. The film is shooting in Dehradun. Nishikanth’s reasons for taking up the film were obviously because he needed a break from scripting and also because he was very impressed with the subject of ‘Room No 404’.

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The winners of the 56th annual National Awards, which is for films released in the year 2008, have been announced. Nine films from the Hindi film industry took home the prestigious award with a total of 13 wins. Fashion, Rock On!!, A Wednesday!, Roadside Romeo, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Firaaq, Jodhaa Akbar and Thanks Maa were among the films that took home the prestigious award. Not only was the industry honored with awards in the animation, performance and of course film categories but also had wins in the technical categories like editing and art direction, choreography, and music. Of course the National Awards don't just cover the Hindi film industry, there were also awards given to the Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu, Marathi, Assamese, and Kannada film industries.

Fashion was honored with two awards: one for Kangana Ranaut as Best Supporting Actress and then Priyanka Chopra won Best Actress for...

R Madhavan adoringly named ‘Maddy’ by his fans rose to immense popularity through Tamil Films. With his serials like ‘Banegi Apni Baat’ and ‘Sea Hawks’ he became the dream boy of every girl’s heart. His first Bollywood venture Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein paired opposite gorgeous Dia Mirza was an average grosser with failures like Ramji Londonwaley and Dil Vil Pyar Vyar which bombed at the box-office. However, this had no effect on his female fan following all over India.

He later worked in big banner Bollywood movies like Guru, Rang De Basanti and Mumbai Meri Jaan which.

Paresh Rawal made a mark with grey shades in films like Ram Lakhan, Jigar, Damini and Auzaar before being noticed in comedies. The actor however denies bidding adieu to villain roles. Asked if he was drifting towards doing more comic roles now, he said: "This is not true. I have done films like Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Firaaq, Youn Hota To Kya Hota in which I am not at all doing comedy but playing a serious character." "I am waiting for the right kind of negative character that I would love to play and still find it challenging enough," ...