Shankar knows the knack of roping in hot and happening talents to his films. Now that he is getting ready to start a film with Vikram, his 'Anniyan' hero, the director is signing some of the best people in the industry. According to sources, Samantha will play one of the heroines of the film, while search is on for the other leading lady. P C Sreeram will wield the camera,...
01:02 PM, May 28, 2012
Mumbai: Twenty years since he first sang a song for a film, Rajinikanth returns to the recording studio again for his upcoming project. Unlike his maiden attempt Adikuthu Kuliru an emotional track composed by Ilaiyaraaja for 'Mannan', this one, composed by A R Rahman, has more philosophical undertones. A well-placed source associated with the movie that features Deepika Padukone and is produced by his daughter Soundarya Ashwin Rajinikanth, tells us...
11:00 AM, Mar 19, 2012
New Delhi: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, who turned 46 today is currently out of the country but has thanked his fans across the world for their good wishes. In a video link posted on his Twitter page, Rahman has said, "Hi! This is AR and wishing you a very happy 2012. Thank you for all your wishes for my birthday. I won't be in Chennai this time, I am...
03:55 PM, Jan 06, 2012
New Delhi: Nicknamed 'The Mozart of Madras' by the media, AR Rahman celebrates his 46th birthday on January 6, looking back on a magical career that includes two Oscars, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and four National Film Awards. Rahman has his hands full, composing the music for four Indian films this year - Tamil movies 'Yohan' and Rajinikanth starrer 'Kochadaiyaan', Bollywood movie 'Deewana Tha' and one...
11:32 AM, Jan 06, 2012
New Delhi: No item numbers, but original peppy compositions - that was the hallmark of Bollywood music in 2011. The first big hit was 'Darling', in the powerful resonating voice of Usha Uthup in 'Saath Khoon Maaf', while the loud and boisterous Bappi Lahiri composition 'Oh la la' in 'The Dirty Picture' gave partygoers something to gyrate on at New Year parties. Some of the chartbusters brought in a whiff...
05:06 PM, Dec 20, 2011
Dubai: Indian music maestro A R Rahman has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) here. The Oscar-winner is the youngest and the first musician to get the honour, which was presented to him last night by his highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Previous recipients of the honour are Morgan...
07:17 PM, Dec 08, 2011
New Delhi: His stories happen in a world where there is no evil but in his latest film 'Rockstar', director Imtiaz Ali has taken a detour to explore the "vulnerability and anger" that come with love. The director, who has given lovable, relatable characters like Viren-Aditi (Socha Na Tha), Geet-Aditya (Jab We Met) and Jai-Meera (Love Aaj Kal), is himself surprised by the anger in 'Rockstar', which stars Ranbir Kapoor...
03:31 PM, Nov 13, 2011
New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Rockstar' has got off to a flying start with the film managing to earn Rs 11 crore plus on the opening day itself. Directed by director Imtiaz Ali, known for making films like 'Jab We Met' and 'Love Aaj Kal', the story revolves around a Jat boy who aspires to become a famous rockstar like Jim Morrison. The interesting pairing of Ranbir and Nargis Fakri...
06:07 PM, Nov 12, 2011
New Delhi: One of the most awaited films of the year, 'Rockstar' was released today. The film is a litmus test for Ranbir Kapoor who will be seen as the sought after musician Jordan aka Janaradhan Jakhar. The leading lady of the film Nargis Fakhri is looking to carve a niche in Bollywood with the film. IBNLive Movies Editor Rituparna Chatterjee was there inside the theatre on the first day,...
11:09 AM, Nov 11, 2011
New Delhi: The 'RA.One' fever has come down and film enthusiasts are waiting for another high profile film in the shape of 'Rockstar'. The promotional drive is almost over and it has created quite a big buzz in the market. A lot has been said about the preparations and strategies that the actors have adopted to make the film believable and true to life but the real test is not...
02:23 PM, Nov 10, 2011
Mumbai: As the date of Baby B's arrival draws close, speculation about everything related to parents-to-be Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan is increasing by the day. Abhishek's buddy Sikander Kher revealed on a television show that Abhi is keen on a baby girl. So much so that he couldn't stop reiterating, "He really wants a baby girl." Yeh aur baat hai that Sikku conceded, "I can't believe he's having a...
02:21 PM, Nov 03, 2011
New Delhi: If appearance is the initial introduction of a character then Ranbir Kapoor has gained advantage. Youngsters imitating Ranbir's looks in 'Rockstar' are becoming more visible on roads and other public places. The promos are showing a not so familiar Ranbir with long brown hair and an electronic guitar. His mannerism looks perfect for a young carefree rockstar. The music of the film is composed by the Academy Award...
02:01 PM, Oct 19, 2011
It felt good to pack the ego and simply be a band member, says music maestro A.R. Rahman, who has once again put Indian culture in the spotlight by adding two songs to the latest album of international group SuperHeavy. "SuperHeavy does have strong Indian influences. There is a Sanskrit number called 'Satyameva jayate' and a romantic number called 'Mahiya'," Rahman told IANS in an e-mail interview from Los Angeles....
12:36 PM, Sep 10, 2011
New Delhi: Rolling Stone legend Mick Jagger has sung in Sanskrit thanks to A R Rahman, who has collaborated with the rocker for 'Satyameva Jayathe', their second single from band 'SuperHeavy'. The Oscar-winner, who has collaborated with former Rolling Stone's frontman and three other international artistes, had earlier released 'Miracle Worker', the first song from their album. The song will see Dave Stewart, Joss Stone and Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley...
01:48 PM, Aug 11, 2011
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