Mumbai: Farhan Akhtar painstakingly transformed himself to portray the life of Milkha Singh and the actor believes the story needed to be told as it talks about a real hero.
"I think here in India we constantly search for heroes. We have made a film on one such hero who made everyone proud. Biopic have the potential of bringing present generation closer to history. I hope many more such films of the biopic
nature will be made about people from different fields," Farhan told reporters here....
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04:33 PM, Jun 20, 2013
Looking gorgeous in a white anarkali with red and gold embroidery, Sonam Kapoor appeared rather nervous or pensive during the music launch of 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. The actress, who has herself admitted that she is a bundle of nerves right now, two days before her film 'Raanjhanaa' releases, was caught by our cameraman biting her nails during the event. Looking rather pre occupied, Sonam shared the stage with co-star Farhan...
01:36 PM, Jun 20, 2013
Mumbai: Legendary sportsman Milkha Singh feels today's generation will know about his contribution and achievements in the field of sports primarily due to an upcoming film based on his life titled 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. The trailer and music of 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was launched late this evening at a suburban multiplex by the star cast of the film -- Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and director Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra. The...
11:17 AM, Jun 20, 2013
Mumbai: Producer-director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who is all set to release his film, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', based on the life of former athlete Milkha Singh, said that the film was not based on sports and could have been on anybody in an endeavour to show the human spirit. "I will like to clarify that the film is not based on sports or about a sportsman. It is about the triumph...
10:15 AM, Jun 20, 2013
Mumbai: Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's actor-father Yograj Singh, who will be seen as Farhan Akhtar's coach in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', says working in the film has been an emotional experience for him as it reminded him of his training days with son. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed biopic on Olympian athlete Milkha Singh will see Farhan in the title role when it comes out July 12. "I am playing Milkha Singh's coach....
10:34 AM, Jun 17, 2013
Mumbai: Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has sent his "last telegrams" to his grandchildren, and his wife, actor-activist Shabana Azmi hopes they "treasure" them as the age-old telegram service is reportedly coming to an end on July 15. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has decided to discontinue the 160-year-old telegram service. "Javed (Akhtar) just sent his last telegrams to both grandchildren. Hope they will treasure them. Pure nostalgia for us and some...
05:19 PM, Jun 15, 2013
Mumbai: 'Fukrey' producer Farhan Akhtar says actress Richa Chadda fitted the character of Bholi Punjaban in the movie like a glove. "(Richa is) The perfect casting for this character. She is someone with a really strong personality, tremendous amount of character and a very strong sense of self belief. She has that look, that if you mess with her, she will beat the crap out of you," Farhan said here...
03:28 PM, Jun 15, 2013
Actor Pulkit Samrat gets a second chance in Bollywood and will be next seen in this week's release 'Fukrey'. The actor says it was was the character of Bholi Punjaban played by Richa Chadha and the quirkiness of the script which inspired them to back this project. The movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. ...
05:36 PM, Jun 14, 2013
The iconic super hero Superman is back, bigger and better than ever and flies into theatres this weekend with 'Man of Steel'. Meanwhile, for people who are looking for a fresh new comedy there's 'Fukrey', which is backed by Farhan Akhtar. ...
10:42 AM, Jun 14, 2013
Mumbai: Actress Sonam Kapoor has expressed her desire to direct films. Before starting her career as an actress, Sonam worked as an assistant director under Sanjay Leela Bhansali for 'Black', which was released in early 2005. "Apart from being an actress, I want to direct films. May be this will happen after ten years," Sonam told PTI. The 28-year-old actress made her acting debut with Bhansali's 'Saawariya', which failed at...
09:50 AM, Jun 13, 2013
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
Priya Anand is a model-turned-actress. She predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Her first appearance on screen was through TV commercials, which later on bagged her offers from filmmakers. She debuted on silver screen with Tamil film 'Vaamanan'. She also acted opposite Jackky Bhagnani in 'Rangrezz'. She was seen in 'English Vinglish', where she played Sridevi's niece. She didn't get many chances to showcase her talent in 'English Vinglish',...
06:14 PM, Jun 12, 2013
New Delhi: A new song from the film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' has been released. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor in the lead roles. The song features Farhan Akhtar making fun of his instructor Prakash Raj. ...
02:33 PM, Jun 12, 2013
Mumbai: Master cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has lent his support for actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar's 'Men Against Rape and Discrimination' (MARD) campaign. As a part of this, Sachin will soon record a Marathi translation of a poem written by Javed Akthar at music directors Shankar-EhsaanLoy's studio. "Sachin is one of the biggest icons of modern India and his support has given us more strength to keep moving ahead in our quest for...
10:52 AM, Jun 11, 2013
Mumbai: 'Fukrey' features young actors, who are one or two films old, and producer Farhan Akhtar says the script demanded a "fresh cast". Directed by Mrigdeep Singh Lamba, the film features Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Varun Sharma, Ali Faisal, Richa Chadda, Vishakha Singh and Priya Anand. "Every story has its demand. We felt that if we would take a fresh cast for the film, so when you (the audience) will...
11:03 AM, Jun 07, 2013
Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who has helmed successful films like 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Don - The Chase Begins', says all the directors and producers in the film industry have to do 'jugaad' for casting. Casting is an integral part of the film's process and he says it is "actually one of the most demanding processes, in terms of trying to get appointments, to get time". "In the whole film...
04:00 PM, Jun 06, 2013
