Watch Naomi Watts play the late Princess Diana in a new biopic It's finally here. The trailer of the highly anticipated biopic on the late Princess Diana was released recently. Featuring actress Naomi Watts in the title role, the film aptly titled 'Diana' narrates the story of the late Princess and the incidents that led to her tragic death.

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11:20 AM, Jun 13, 2013

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' to have an online music release
by IANS
Mumbai: Sony Music has decided to digitally release the soundtrack of forthcoming film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' a week before its original launch on demand from fans. The album will have an online release June 14, and it'll be followed by the usual launch on June 21. Post spectacular musical success of 2006 movie 'Rang De Basanti', this is Sony Music's second project with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. 'Zinda', the first...  
09:29 AM, Jun 13, 2013

Farhan Akhtar sure knows how to wow his fans. Whether it's his acting skills or the ease with which he performs the toughest dance moves, he knows what makes him stand apart.Prakash Raj plays a strict and somewhat scary instructor in the song. In the promo of the just-released song 'Maston Ka Jhund' from his upcoming film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', Farhan has managed to shock his fans.
03:07 PM, Jun 12, 2013

The trend of stars playing real people in films has emerged as the most reliable hit formula in Bollywood. Take a look at the celebrities who'll reprise some power-packed roles. Actress Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen in a biopic on boxer Mary Kom. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the actress has been working extra hard to do justice to her role. Filmmaker Anurag Basu has been inspired by the legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar. That's precisely why he is now making a
01:28 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Lionel Messi biopic being developed ahead of World Cup London: Lionel Messi's life story is set to hit the movie screens in time for the 2014 World Cup. Epic Pictures Group says it is financing and developing a Rocky-style film after buying the rights to dramatize a biography about the Barcelona soccer star. The Beverly Hills-based company says the biopic will chart Messi's rise from a modest background in Argentina and how he "overcame his physical shortcomings to become...  
06:48 PM, May 10, 2013

Who is going to play Madhubala in Kishore Kumar biopic?
by IANS
Anurag Basu, who is scripting late singer Kishore Kumar's biopic, is still hunting for the actress to play yesteryear diva Madhubala in the film. ...  
04:57 PM, Feb 21, 2013

It's an exciting time with 13 biopics in the offing in Hollywood. But what's even better is the casting coup that filmmakers pulled off with the leads.Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will play the role of Marilyn Monroe in a movie about the last two years of her life. Andrew O'Hagan, who wrote the book The Life and Opinions of Maf The Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe, said the 'Salt' star is being considered in the Hollywood adaptation of his novel. The book tells the story of the Some Like It Hot actress' two years prior to her death in 1962 from the perspective of her dog Maf, given to her as a gift from Sinatra.In 'Hitchcock' Anthony Hopkins stars as the legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. The film explores the domestic life of one of Hollywood's most iconic and revered directors, set during the days of his struggle to put the ground-breaking 1960 classic, 'Psycho' on the silver screen.Toggling back and forth between his on-set battles with censors and his cast including Janet Leigh (Scarlett Johansson), Vera Miles (Jessica Biel) and Tony Perkins (James D'Arcy), and his strained relationship with his wife Alma as she copes with his well-documented obsession with his ravishing leading ladies, 'Hitchcock' treats film fans to a glimpse of bygone Hollywood.British-born actress Naomi Watts will play the role of Princess Diana in an upcoming biopic of the late royal, 'Diana'. The film, likely to generate intense media interest in Britain and the United States where the late princess was hugely popular, had originally been titled 'Caught in Flight'. The film would be a compelling portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales during the final two years of her life. It charts how finding true personal happiness allowed her to achieve her defining successes, as she evolved into a major international campaigner and humanitarian.There has been speculation in the media that the plot will explore Diana's relationships in the period leading up to her death in a Paris car crash in 1997 aged 36. One of those was believed to have been with Hasnat Khan, a British-Pakistani surgeon who is being played by British actor Naveen Andrews.
06:12 PM, Feb 19, 2013

Nicole Kidman defends her portrayal of Grace Kelly Nicole Kidman has defended her upcoming portrayal of Grace Kelly after the film was criticised as being "inaccurate" by members of the Monaco royal family. ...  
12:21 PM, Feb 19, 2013

Vidya Balan to play Subbulakshmi in Rajiv Menon biopic
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The Subbulakshmi saga, which spans 88 years, would be told by admaker-cinematographer-filmmaker Rajiv Menon. ...  
06:10 PM, Feb 13, 2013

Bradley Cooper to play Lance Armstrong in new biopic?
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Bradley Cooper has formally been approached by director J.J. Abrams to star in a biopic on cyclist Lance Armstrong. ...  
01:12 PM, Jan 28, 2013

Ranbir to play Kishore Kumar but won't sing Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who would be seen as actor-singer Kishore Kumar in Anurag Basu's biopic, says he carries a huge responsibility essaying the role but he won't sing in the film. ...  
06:47 PM, Jan 07, 2013

Heroine: Not another of Bhandarkar's realistic films New Delhi: Normally, Madhur Bhandarkar is perceived as a filmmaker who tries to remain close to the apparent reality; however this strategy doesnt work all the time. The style that Madhur has adopted since Chandni Bar (Trishakti is a forgettable film), has so far worked for him, except in Aan and Jail. His fundamental idea seems simple, read newspapers carefully and turn those events into celluloid moments. Heroine also features...  
08:54 AM, Sep 22, 2012

Kutcher looked like a hippie: Vivek Agnihotri New Delhi: 'Hate Story' director Vivek Agnihohri chatted with actor Ashton Kutcher, who is in India shooting for the Steve Jobs biopic, for a few minutes at the entrance of the hotel they were both staying in without recognising the Hollywood star. Agnihotri said he just took the lean, bearded man for a hippie. Agnihotri was in Delhi to prepare for his next film while Kutcher was touring North India...  
11:35 AM, Sep 05, 2012

Kishore Kumar wasn't eccentric: Amit Kumar Mumbai: Unlike his music maestro father, Kishore Kumar, the 59-year-old Amit Kumar does not want to sing for Bollywood films anymore. Instead, he is happy creating music for his personal albums within the cosy confines of his home. Eight months ago, when filmmaker Anurag Basu sent his assistant to meet Amit regarding a biopic on his father, he approved the script, but made it clear that he only liked the...  
06:26 PM, May 07, 2012

Bollywood in 2012: Is this the year of biopics?
by IANS
New Delhi: The commercial success of 'The Dirty Picture' gave new life to biopics. Bollywood has now lined up a slew of real people's real stories, though filmmakers admit these are churned out with a dash of entertaining fiction. 'Paan Singh Tomar' closely followed 'The Dirty Picture' and turned out to be a sleeper hit. Some upcoming biopics include 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', 'Rang Rasiya', 'Shoot Out At Wadala', 'Once Upon...  
04:21 PM, Apr 30, 2012

Have a look at the sports stars whose biopics will be very interesting. PT Usha is also known as the 'queen of Indian track and field'. She is counted amongst the best Indian athletes. Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is best suited for her biopic. Tiger Woods is considered to be the most successful golfers of all time. His extra marital affairs also kept him in news for long.Actor Cuba Gooding Jr is perfect to play his part in his biopic. Former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan has now ventured into politics. He has several world records to his credit. He was often criticised for his partying habits. Bollywood actor KK Menon is best suited to play his character on screen.
06:30 PM, Apr 18, 2012

A documentary capturing the life and times of Bob Marley

The new Bob Marley documentary is a tribute by the legendary star's family and friends. ...
10:46 AM, Apr 11, 2012

Kannada Review: 'Theeradhalli' not a true biopic
by IANS
Film: "Bheema Theeradhalli"; Cast: Vijay, Praneetha, Prajwal Poovaiah, Sharath Lohithashwa, Suchayeendra Prasad, Sreenivasa Murthy, Uncle Lokanath; Screenplay-Direction: Om Prakash Rao; Producer-Cameraman: Anaji Nagaraj; Dialogues: M.S. Ramesh; Music: Abhiman Roy; Rating: ** "Bheema Theeradhalli" is supposed to be a biopic film made on the life and times of a dreaded gangster Chandappa Harijana, also known as Chandya. Chandya, as described in police records, was a person who terrorised the police and...  
07:34 PM, Apr 08, 2012

Watch the trailer of 'Marley' New Delhi: Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. 'Marley' is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best....  
01:45 PM, Feb 18, 2012

Dirty Picture inspires series of B'wood biopics New Delhi: Bollywood does not venture much into the territory of biopics but the success of movies like 'Chak De India' and 'The Dirty Picture' is inspiring filmmakers to bring interesting life-stories on the big screen. Vidya Balan's dare-bare act as 70s Southern sex symbol Silk Smitha in the Milan Lutheria film not only earned her critical acclaim but also made hay at the box office. The actress put on...  
07:31 PM, Jan 30, 2012