Box-office billion no big deal in Bollywood

Box-office billion no big deal in Bollywood Mumbai: Once a pipe dream for most filmmakers, a billion-rupee haul at the box-office is slowly becoming the norm for Bollywood films, thanks to the rising number of screens and a focus on smaller towns. Four films 'Ready', 'Singham', 'Bodyguard' and 'Ra.One' crossed the billion-rupee (100 crore rupees) benchmark in 2011 while Karan Malhotra's 'Agneepath' achieved the milestone this week. "There are a lot more theatres than there were before...
12:26 PM, Feb 08, 2012
Agneepath rakes in Rs 67 crores at BO

Agneepath rakes in Rs 67 crores at BO

Director Karan Malhotra's remake of the 1990 Amitabh Bachchan starrer of the same name, Agneepath notched in Rs 23 crores on its opening day at the box office, making it the biggest first day opener. ...
05:22 PM, Jan 31, 2012
'Agneepath' rocks the music charts

'Agneepath' rocks the music charts

From the thumping Lavani item number, 'Chikni Chameli' to the more softer 'Gun gun guna' to even a more restrained 'O Saiyyan', director Karan Malhotra's remake of the 1990 hit, 'Agneepath', is rocking the music scene. ...
05:37 PM, Jan 28, 2012

Masand: 'Agneepath' is a glossy, well-acted film

Masand: 'Agneepath' is a glossy, well-acted film Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Dutt and Rishi Kapoor Director: Karan Malhotra Debutant director Karan Malhotra's re-telling of Mukul Anand's 1990 vendetta movie 'Agneepath' is a glossy, well-acted production. Compared to recent 'mass entertainers' that tend to lazily sacrifice story and plot for retro-style action and star appeal, this remake rolls along like a well-oiled machine. And yet, after watching three hours of stabbing, gunfire, blasts, and hand-to-hand fighting,...
10:31 PM, Jan 27, 2012

Hrithik loves challenges: 'Agneepath' director

Hrithik loves challenges: 'Agneepath' director New Delhi: Debutant director Karan Malhotra says actor Hrithik Roshan, who is taking on the role of Amitabh Bachchan in 'Agneepath' remake, constantly looked for new challenges during the making of the movie. When Hrithik stepped into 'Agneepath', he made it clear that he will not emulate Bachchan's portrayal of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan and instead approach the character in his own way. Malhotra, who has taken the task of recreating...
05:26 PM, Jan 05, 2012

2012: Debutant directors to make a mark

2012: Debutant directors to make a mark Mumbai: The year 2012 is going to see many new directors making their debuts at the box office. Here is a list of some promising directors. Ashish R Mohan: Makes his debut as director in Khiladi 786 produced by Himesh Reshammiya and Akshay Kumar who will also star in it. Karan Malhotra: Assisted directors like Rajkumar Santoshi, Farhan Akhtar and Karan Johar. His debut flick Agneepath stars Hrithik-Priyanka. Rajesh Mapuskar:...
11:48 AM, Dec 29, 2011

Eros to distribute 'Agneepath' overseas

Eros to distribute 'Agneepath' overseas Mumbai: Media and entertainment firm Eros International has announced that it will release Dharma Productions' 'Agneepath', one of most anticipated movies of 2012, in the international markets. Announcing the deal today, Pranab Kapadia, resident Marketing & Distribution, Eros International said, "Agneepath marks the first of the big ticket releases next year and Eros is excited about associating with Dharma Productions to present this thrilling action film on a global platform."...
07:25 PM, Dec 06, 2011

'Agneepath' to be released on Republic Day

'Agneepath' to be released on Republic Day New Delhi: Filmmaker Karan Johar's 'Agneepath', which was planned for a January 13, 2012 release, will now come out on Republic Day January 26. "'Agneepath' is now releasing on the 26th of January, 2012....," Johar posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. Karan's 'Agneepath', a remake of Amitabh Bachchan starrer, is a tribute to his father, filmmaker Yash Johar's 1990 cult film of the same name. Directed by debutant Karan Malhotra, the...
03:26 PM, Sep 16, 2011

Why Agneepath needed a remake

Pixelated |  Soumyadip Choudhury

Some movies just need to be there, embedded in our memories. We shouldn't attempt to refresh its memory by trying to watch them again. ...
01:24 PM, Aug 30, 2011

Rishi takes 'Agneepath' look test after 20 years

Rishi takes 'Agneepath' look test after 20 years Mumbai: In his four-decade-long career in Bollywood, Rishi Kapoor never opted for 'look test' but insisted on it for "Agneepath" to see how he looks on the screen in a negative character. The 58-year-old is one of the villians in the remake of 1990's "Agneepath" and wears kohl (kajal) in his eyes, a karakul cap and kurta-pajama to fit into the Muslim character. "I have never given a look test...
12:10 PM, Aug 30, 2011

Hrithik caught between Dance and 'Agneepath'

Hrithik caught between Dance and 'Agneepath' Mumbai: Hrithik Roshan has been pushing himself to limits during the last few days and admits he needs a break. Last Friday, the actor frantically scuttled between the small island of Diu in Gujarat, where Agneepath is being shot, and Mumbai where he is shooting for a dance reality show. With no connecting flights between Diu and Mumbai at a suitable time, Hrithik on Friday flew in a chartered plane...
04:58 PM, Jun 29, 2011
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