Failures teach what not to do: Rana Daggubati
by IANS
Chennai: In his short and "experimental journey" in filmdom, the probability of success and failure has been high, says Telegu filmstar Rana Daggubati and adds that failures have taught him not to repeat the same mistakes. "Since my journey has been experimental, the probability of success or failure is high. But I've always learned a thing or two from the experience. Most importantly, I learned what not to do from...  
02:36 PM, Nov 05, 2012

Actors turn singers: Gimmick or real talent? New Delhi: The young Sydney based Bollywood fan was hopping mad. Hey, I love Bollywood movies and rock with my favourite stars, but some things suck. As if dancing for their supper anytime, anywhere for megabucks was not gross enough, now these guys are leaping into croon mode with their god awful voices. What the hell is going on, man? Will someone please tell them to concentrate on their acting...  
05:37 PM, Jul 13, 2012

Excited about Rohan Sippy's film: Ayushmann
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New Delhi: Ayushmann Khurrana is going places after the success of his debut film "Vicky Donor". The actor has bagged his third project, an untitled rom-com, to be directed by Rohan Sippy. Ayushmann, who is teaming up with Shoojit Sircar and John Abraham for Hamara Bajaj, will begin shooting Sippy's film from July 20. "It's a buddy film and focuses on the male-bonding between Kunal and me. The film is...  
08:15 PM, Jul 04, 2012

Rohan Sippy to direct Ayushmann in his next film Mumbai: VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana has finally signed a new project. Director Rohan Sippy has roped in the 'Vicky Donor' actor to feature in his next. Ayushmann has already signed John Abraham's next production, which is still some time away to go on the floors. Speaking about the actor's association with the 'Dum Maaro Dum' director's next project, our source says, "Yes, he is in talks with Rohan for the film...  
11:13 AM, May 31, 2012

Action films are my priority: Rana Daggubati New Delhi: He won't say no to romantic movies, but actor Rana Daggubati admits action films will always be his priority. "Not that I don't want to do any romantic films, but action films will always be my priority. I have grown up watching 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' and I am fascinated with action films. I enjoy action films. If I get any interesting script on romantic film, then I will...  
04:33 PM, May 06, 2012

It's good to be bad, says 'Hate Story' villain
by IANS
Mumbai: After 'Shaitan', actor Gulshan Devaiah will once again be seen exploring his negative streak in forthcoming film 'Hate Story'. Unlike others, Gulshan doesn't fear getting typecast and says he is enjoying playing the bad guy. "There is a possibility that I might get typecast but I don't feel threatened. I am not bothered about playing negative roles. My role in 'Shaitan' was also negative but Siddharth in 'Hate Story'...  
01:10 PM, Apr 16, 2012

Bollywood vs South: Prateik and Naga Chaitanya New Delhi: Prateik's career started with a blockbuster 'Jaane TuYa Jaane Na'; alongside Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza. He portrayed the role of Genelia's brother which won him appreciations from critics and earned him several awards and nominations. On the other, Naga Chaitanya debuted in Josh, a film based on college life. His portrayal of a love-lorn film director in Gautam Menon's 'Ye Maaya Chesave' won him critical acclaim. Both...  
12:18 PM, Jan 20, 2012

Filmmakers shooting in Goa might get tax relief
by IANS
In a bid to promote Goa as a film shooting destination, the state government is working on a tax relief scheme which aims to refund entertainment tax back to filmmakers, an official said today. "What it (scheme) envisages is that the tax which the filmmakers have to incur on say film shoots in terms of accommodation and travel can be refunded to some extent. All that the filmmaker will have...  
03:18 PM, Jul 14, 2011

No film shoots in Goa without declaration Panaji: Post Dum Maaro Dum controversy, the state-run Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has decided not to allow any shooting in the tourist hotspot without a declaration from filmmakers that the film will not spoil the image of the state. More than 1,000 days of film shoots are recorded in Goa, mostly on the beaches or in the Portuguese-era mansions, and this trend has seen a upward graph. ESG's Chief...  
06:35 PM, Jul 06, 2011

Court complaint against 'Dum Maro Dum' song
by IANS
Jaipur: A complaint has been filed in a court in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city against Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and makers of Dum Maaro Dum for an alleged indecent and obscene dance number in the Hindi film. The movie's director Rohan Sippy, producer Ramesh Sippy and music director Pritam Chakraborty have been named in the complaint. The complainant, Mukesh Kumar, a resident of Pal Road area in Jodhpur, some 330 km...  
02:17 PM, Jun 02, 2011

'Dum Maaro Dum' gets good response down south
by IANS
Telugu star Rana Daggubati has turned out to be a crowd puller for Rohan Sippy's Hindi movie Dum Maaro Dum (DMD) that was screened in 46 theatres in and around Hyderabad. "We screened on three screens in IMAX and we had a fantastic collection. DMD was the most awaited film. Rana's popularity coupled with the famous title of the movie was a crowd puller. In fact even our weekday was...  
03:24 PM, Apr 26, 2011

'DMD' mints Rs.6.2 crore on opening day
by IANS
New Delhi: Rohan Sippy's Dum Maaro Dum may have been in the news for the wrong reasons, but the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer amassed Rs.6.2 crore in India on its opening day itself. The director is overjoyed with the response especially since the movie faced competition from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). "It's a very good start! We have got an exceptional response from the south, especially from Hyderabad. And of...  
11:30 AM, Apr 24, 2011

Rajeev Masand says 'Dum Maaro Dum' is very haphazard. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes. 
10:24 PM, Apr 22, 2011

Janta Verdict: 'Dum Maaro Dum' gets a mixed review

While the Janta appreciated Abhishek Bachchan's performance, they did not think much of Bipasha and Rana Daggubati's on-screen chemistry. ...
10:19 PM, Apr 22, 2011

Masand: 'Dum Maaro Dum' is very haphazard Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Prateik Babbar, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Pancholi, Rana Daggubati Director: Rohan Sippy 'Dum Maaro Dum', directed by Rohan Sippy, is a heady cocktail of crime, deceit, love, sex and drama. And yet, somehow, it fails to come together as the slick action thriller that it set out to be. The chief culprit here is the haphazard way this story is told. 'Dum Maaro Dum' is about...  
10:18 PM, Apr 22, 2011

Masand: 'Dum Maaro Dum' is very haphazard Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Prateik Babbar, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Pancholi, Rana Daggubati Director: Rohan Sippy 'Dum Maaro Dum', directed by Rohan Sippy, is a heady cocktail of crime, deceit, love, sex and drama. And yet, somehow, it fails to come together as the slick action thriller that it set out to be. The chief culprit here is the haphazard way this story is told. 'Dum Maaro Dum' is about...  
10:18 PM, Apr 22, 2011